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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 26, 2018 4:05:38 GMT 12
Richard Prince: REWRITING HISTORY It is said that we learn from history but that is predicated by what sort of history we are taught. New Zealand history has become of major importance as with many Waitangi Tribunal findings being based on histories. The Waitangi Tribunal's role as a truth-recovery mechanism has been questioned by historians critical of the Tribunal's interpretations of the past. Eminent NZ historian Bill Oliver criticized the Tribunal's conclusions as creating a “retrospective utopia”. We now have new narratives being created by those with vested interests to improve their own ideological or financial position. The following are two examples...... Continue reading Richard’s article here > breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2018/11/richard-prince-rewriting-history.html
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