Imagining Decolonisation - Bianca Elkington, Moana Jackson, et al. (2020)
This short text seeks to demystify decolonisation, revealing the enduring impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori and proposing a kaupapa Māori pathway to a more just society.
Publication details
B. Elkington, M. Jackson, R. Kiddle, O. Ripeke Mercier, M. Ross, J. Smeaton, A. Thomas. Wellington: Bridget Williams Books, 2020.
About the book
Decolonisation is a term that alarms some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and often bewildering concept for many New Zealanders.
This book seeks to demystify decolonisation using illuminating, real-life examples. By exploring the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori alike, Imagining Decolonisation presents a transformative vision of a country that is fairer for all.
Further information
This book is part of a series marking the publication of Books of Mana (Otago University Press, 2025). It builds on the project Te Takarangi: Celebrating Māori publications and adds 30 titles to a selected list of 150 non-fiction books, led by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga in collaboration with Royal Society Te Apārangi.