Te Pouhere Kōrero, Māori historians’ association, will be holding a symposium at the National
Library, jointly hosted by the Alexander Turnbull Library and Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture
and Heritage.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WELLINGTON, THURSDAY 3 JULY, 8.30am – 5.30pm.
This is a call for papers for He Rau Tumu Kōrero, the Māori Historians’ Symposium 2014. The focus
of the symposium is to showcase the work of Māori involved in researching and writing in Māori
historical studies.
The theme is The Future of Māori History
Participants are invited to consider what the future holds in terms of content, focus, methodologies,
technology in Māori historical work, research and studies. Particular areas that might be considered
are public history, war history and Treaty history.
CALL FOR PAPERS * Ngā Tohunga | Papers
The organisers of He Rau Tumu Kōrero 2014 now invite papers on any topics in the Māori past that
address the theme the Future of Māori History. Please e-mail your proposal of no more than 300
words to Basil Keane or Paul Diamond by Monday 2 June 2014.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS * Ngā Mahi Rangahau | Research Showcase
We are also calling for ten-minute presentations that showcase historical research projects that fit
the theme. Tell us about your current research and take advantage of the feedback that the
symposium can provide. Please register your interest in the showcase by e-mailing Basil Keane or
Paul Diamond by Monday 2 June 2014. Provide a title, your name, iwi, organisation and full contact
details. We will be in touch with further details and guidance, including a presentation template.
REGISTRATION is now open. Registration is $50 for salary and wage earners; $10 for students and
unwaged. Please e-mail Basil Keane or Paul Diamond for details. The symposium will be followed by
a business meeting of Te Pouhere Kōrero on the morning of Friday 4 July 2014.
ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS: Basil Keane e-mail: basil.keane@mch.govt.nz; Paul Diamond e-mail
Paul.Diamond@dia.govt.nz