Ihumātao: Recognising indigenous heritage | Pania Newton

Ihumātao: Recognising indigenous heritage | Pania Newton | TEDxAuckland

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Pania Newton’s path through life has led her to find her purpose, her kaupapa: protecting Ihumātao. Home to the earliest inhabitants of New Zealand, Ihumātao is a landscape of cultural, historical, and environmental significance. Despite this, the Crown has failed to recognise its heritage values for New Zealand, allowing it to be sold for a proposed housing development. Realising that the plan meant 480 high-cost houses on the confiscated land, Pania and her cousins created the SOUL Campaign to resist the development. Later with family members and other supporters, she has occupied the land to protect it. Looking deeply into why Ihumātao has not been recognised as heritage worthy of protection in New Zealand, SOUL has uncovered the extent of the bias toward protecting colonial built heritage over sites of indigenous significance - an issue that is seen across the world. Here Pania tells the story of the fight to #ProtectIhumatao. From a childhood of struggle Pania never focused on the negative, but was fortunate to stay true to her Maoritanga. At nine years old she wrote in a time capsule that she wanted to be a lawyer to make a difference. After working hard to achieve that, she has temporarily left her law career to fulfill her purpose and responsibility to the environment for future generations.
She now dedicates her time to huis and the occupation of Ihumatao land. Everything she does is for others; her nieces and nephews, her whanau, and future generations, so the sacrifices are without regret. As a frontline protector of Ihumatao she has had to step out of her comfort zone and face challenges, all in the name of saving a unique and sacred land, contributing to a better Aotearoa for all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@mearip6116 4 жыл бұрын

Cook island people stands with you...

@lynnemitchener1777 4 жыл бұрын

I watch the news each night about the occupation at Ihumatao. Trying to gain understanding, wonder what it's all about. I have just watched this amazing video clip of Pania Newton, and listened to her story, her heart, her passion. I wish every newzealander would take the time to sit and listen, and listen again. Amazing woman. Amazing passion. May justice be done, and your fight not in vain.

@benkatene4667 4 жыл бұрын

i met pania 3 years ago at ihumatao she was fighting this back then and me and the boys stopped for a korero by the avacado orchid. good to see the mana still strong. and i hope she gets the support and wins her fight. you got my vote

@benkatene4667 4 жыл бұрын

cuzz i went there after a storm. i feel bad doing it but i took them all.

@1962kokopelli 4 жыл бұрын

@a j haha, not just you....

@torqingheads 3 жыл бұрын

Pania and her mates are thieves, the deal was done between govt and the tribe.

@maapauu4282 2 жыл бұрын

@@torqingheads No, the deal was done between the govt and the govt

@toroacruden619 4 жыл бұрын

This is a turning point for all New Zealander’s with Maori to stand together and protect our Mother Earth Papatuanuku....this sanctuary....this Eden....Ihumātao is alive and is inhabited by its natural nature.....Ihumatao calls for us to protect them......they call us to be obligated as Humans who dwell in partnership with them to do our duty.....to leave this place as sacred . Ihumātao is a sacred place of connection to Papatuanuku a place of journey ..Thank you Pania.....Thankyou again for hearing this voice and sounding it to all of us to hear....Much respect and Love to you all in this journey..... Thou Shall Not Die.......Ihumātao.....We will protect u......it is our honour to serve our beautiful earth for you will forever care for us.... Arohanui

@tubeaddict871 4 жыл бұрын

Maoris are the worst protectors of the land lol.... wheres the Moa ?

@jennafarrell5783 4 жыл бұрын

@@tubeaddict871 all life is sacred. Our Earth is the life source, Without Earths protectors? We all become extinct. Take the past 150years or so in NZ. Look at the rate of mass extinction of our native animals and trees? And u worry about the moa?.

@aftonstan5494 Жыл бұрын

@@tubeaddict871 "Worst" because of the Moa? Really? The European belief surrounding animals that were going extinct was to kill them and stuff them so they'd at least remember what they looked like. Imo, they were probably worse.

@tonia4health 5 жыл бұрын

Powerful comparison between over protected buildings and under protected heritage land. Great job.

@tinag6562 5 жыл бұрын

Your korero was so powerful Pania!! Kia kaha sis!!

@malolo9695 4 жыл бұрын

Stand up Aotearoa ! I stand with you, 👍👍👍

@cheliae8560 3 жыл бұрын

This is a cause worth fighting for. Shame on Jacinda Ardern for ignoring it.

@Kaidravuni 4 жыл бұрын

AMAZING, Pania. A uncompromising leader for our generation!

@idgaf2671 4 жыл бұрын

Yes our old people need to move aside in this world and leave things to educated younger Maori

@Santo_47 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the fire in her voice, she is good at this! She really managed to share the heat of her passion. She was the last speaker at this event, but definitely not the least.

@brendapreece2393 4 жыл бұрын

Never give up Pania this is what you are mean,t to do

@TheMar11sberg 4 жыл бұрын

Pania thanks for all you have done. Strong !

@helentauaufilisi9934 5 жыл бұрын

Keep fighting the good fight Pania with much local support. A modern day warrior who will not bow and will call out continued colonial racism as demonstrated the protected heritage sites of NZ. Nga mihi atu

@kopere100 4 жыл бұрын

Tena koe Pania thank you for speaking out and standing up for what is right ...

@tagaloa2798 4 жыл бұрын

So proud of this sister right here.

@JonTeriini 5 жыл бұрын

Tino Pai! Awesome Pania!! Ae - Pakeha British Colonial Heritage NZ aka Pubs, Sheds, Churches

@tauliatafiti2611 5 жыл бұрын

Alot of my childhood friends were from there, and still have good friends living there today! Let us know what else we can do to help..

@deusvulting2415 4 жыл бұрын

Let us know if they plan on getting jobs and contributing to society.

@drzeshanqureshi4826 5 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing!!!

@exodusdiva2295 4 жыл бұрын

Kia ora Pania, strong and factual points raised. Why is our Aotearoa land not given the same heritage value as buildings? Hmm definitely some good points for consideration. Thank you for your mahi and kōrero.

@tatawilliam9465 4 жыл бұрын

You keep going girl. Kia kaha. Full support from people of the Cook Islands.

@epeli189 4 жыл бұрын

The Manager for Fletcher residential thing is a member of the BOT at Auckland Grammar School. But my support goes straight to maintaining Ihumatao! 🙌

@traceytangihaere6510 4 жыл бұрын

I admire your kaha and your determination against all the Capitalists who want to profit off our sacred lands. Kia Kaha Kia Manawanui

@pharynhimiona8795 4 жыл бұрын

This is all happening right now!! Police are there right now... Im going to support on Saturday...

@dixinormous8539 4 жыл бұрын

We (pakeha family) are going tonight , this development MUST be stopped

@jasonmanual5397 4 жыл бұрын

@@dixinormous8539 see you there whanau

@tubeaddict871 4 жыл бұрын

@@dixinormous8539 yeah nz has a housing crisis but lets not build houses... real intelligent

@jasonmanual5397 4 жыл бұрын

@@tubeaddict871 chances are those 480 - homes built will be for refugees the government introduces. Which =480 million worth of taxes payer's money. Go back to sleep sheepy

@tubeaddict871 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonmanual5397 it's you maoris who voted in jacinda the immigration lover cos you thought benefits would be easier to get...

@basilsteele2416 4 жыл бұрын

I am inspired by your Mana Reo.

@asivenilutumailagi3645 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect my sister. God Bless you.

@reiolite2354 2 жыл бұрын

2yrs on. You go girl..I saw you make your 1st speeches. I saw my cousin frm Waimana start where you started. & told me of the elders didn't want him kicking up fuzz it will only bring them trouble. Fear based troubles on past experience with the police frm whakatane about a century.past.when the majority of us & them never got on. But like they displayed there heavy handed tactics. to the world, there was always that Threat...My cousin never ever gave up. You reminded me of him..he started there. Kia kaha... .

@MYAMAZIN 5 жыл бұрын

Kia ora Pania, Thank you for your korero, that was amazing. My whanau and I are supporters of SOUL campaige, a great cause to save Auckland last historic piece of land. Ihumatao 'take a stand, save our land', Kia Kaha, Pania and Whanau.

@eddieatum617 4 жыл бұрын

Kia ora Pania, Thank you for being maori, being a whine toa.. My partner and I, watched a few videos call the bones in the closet, depicting your very story and the ancient historical lands/whenua. It was created by the archeologist you speak of and how the government of new Zealand shut them down and prohibited them from releasing their findings.. Paimaarire whanau..

@puhirakikemara2618 3 жыл бұрын

Kia kaha Pania KEEP FIGHTING STAND YOUR GROUND THAT GOES FOR YOUR GROUP TOO that is Colonial bastardisation go hard don’t go home keep fighting

@niotamatoamarsters6222 4 жыл бұрын

Lessgoo stand strong brothers and sister🙌🔥💯

@lorrainedawson1578 4 жыл бұрын

Ihumātao heritage has far more value to New Zealand than the heritage of the Civic theatre. The Fletcher housing development is not heritage therefore should not be built on heritage land. Ihumātao is irreplaceable and must be saved.

@ingeweeda 4 жыл бұрын

yes lets prepare united moves to give colonialism its checkmate. everywhere on the sacred globe. voicing is stronger than voting, so thank you for voicing loud enough to reach our lowlands coasts!

@knucklesaukuso5086 4 жыл бұрын

Way to go Sis! God Bless🙏

@desireetereu764 4 жыл бұрын

awesome Pania..keep up the fight..as a born and bred Aucklander(jaffa) i tautoko your cause.

@timpuddephatt4996 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic talk, Imagine if they wanted to build a development on Skara Brae ... shifting the focus onto intangible heritage would be a benefit of all of us and future generations.

@sash9249 4 жыл бұрын

Kau mau te wehi e hoa! Kia kaha! Aroha mai ❤❤❤

@mojoejojo6675 4 жыл бұрын

wow she is truly inspired what a person she is. Legacy.

@taria64 4 жыл бұрын

Tau kē !!. I remember watching her regarding this injustice a few years back. I thought than this young wahine toa is someone to watch out for...kia kaha Pania and Co. After the Christchurch Earthquake in 2011, many people in Christchurch who saw behind the scenes how Fletcher operated, myself included, became disillusioned by Fletcher's practices. The Govt just threw money at Fletchers !!. Because Keys Govt and his politicians; Brownie for example, had interests within that company. Fletcher only care about themselves and nothing else...haere atu Fletcher !!

@ataapulu7739 3 жыл бұрын

Nga mihi e hoa mā!

@ruta6945 4 жыл бұрын

She's doing great!

@parejonathan1934 5 жыл бұрын

As a Pouaru to my Taane who is a related to the Raumati whanau, connections to Ihumatao whanau..i thought it only right to help with add ons for Ihumatao whanau........... the 2007 Declaration of Indigenous Rights of first Nations People as back up............. Article 3 Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Article 4 Indigenous peoples, in exercising their right to self-determination, have the right to autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs, as well as ways and means for financing their autonomous functions. Article 5 Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State. Article 26 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired. 2. Indigenous peoples have the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use, as well as those which they have otherwise acquired. 3. States shall give legal recognition and protection to these lands, territories and resources. Such recognition shall be conducted with due respect to the customs, traditions and land tenure systems of the indigenous peoples concerned. Article 27 States shall establish and implement, in conjunction with indigenous peoples concerned, a fair, independent, impartial, open and transparent process, giving due recognition to indigenous peoples’ laws, traditions, customs and land tenure systems, to recognize and adjudicate the rights of indigenous peoples pertaining to their lands, territories and resources, including those which were traditionally owned or otherwise occupied or used. Indigenous peoples shall have the right to participate in this process. Article 28 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to redress, by means that can include restitution or, when this is not possible, just, fair and equitable compensation, for the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned or otherwise occupied or used, and which have been confiscated, taken, occupied, used or damaged without their free, prior and informed consent. 2. Unless otherwise freely agreed upon by the peoples concerned, compensation shall take the form of lands, territories and resources equal in quality, size and legal status or of monetary compensation or other appropriate redress. .... kia kaha.

@peterphoenix6471 4 жыл бұрын

yip, we need to staple this document to their foreheads :-D

@andrewharre7663 4 жыл бұрын

Great speech.🥝

@sasscrawford6229 4 жыл бұрын

This made me cry ♡ Beautiful speech

@wahine9089 4 жыл бұрын

Kia Kaha Pania and whanau protecting Ihumatao

@adamtaha2866 5 жыл бұрын

Solid my kaz

@ujjwalshrestha5845 4 жыл бұрын

This is emotional

@sheryltapiki128 5 жыл бұрын

Ataahua. Tautoko te kaupapa. Kia kaha to you and to all the kaimahi who are out in the trenches fighting to save an amazing historical heritage. Xx

@talkin2ya 4 жыл бұрын

Ka Nui te Kaha o te wahine nei 💪

@jasonmarsh4024 4 жыл бұрын

The hokianga is with you Pania" nga ra te mea rangatira"

@crownless5369 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely loved this!

@miSSaweSumneSSxo 4 жыл бұрын

I support this!!!

@atabrought 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, in tears.

@kararainasimeon2608 4 жыл бұрын

Kia Kaha Pania! Ka mau te wehi - we need more rangatahi like you to challenge Fletchers Me whawhai tonu tatou!

@ambersparkes9662 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful korero, does anyone know what the song is called that pania sings at the end ❤

@manawahinekorero9534 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. Thank you Pania.

@jarvesroot6454 4 жыл бұрын

One word humanity

@miutupou8207 4 жыл бұрын

🙏

@tonileefe5269 5 жыл бұрын

Aue ,E tangi ana te ngākau Mo koutou , Mo tatou ❤

@gabrielingui116 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@crichton269 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

@geensjc 4 жыл бұрын

✊🏽

@Laoli10100 3 жыл бұрын

You are 👍great

@LydiaCole 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pania.

@retimixshotcrete5870 4 жыл бұрын

MANA!

@kc-vf4lp 4 жыл бұрын

💗💗✊

@tiarebourne1878 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏿🙌🏿

@magamike1800 3 жыл бұрын

30 million dollars was taken from the kiwibuild fund (a fund to build affordable homes) and was used to stop 480 homes from being built on private land. Private land that was supposed to be protected from being claimed with the massive treaty payouts. WTF?

@chchwoman9960 2 жыл бұрын

This is correct. Private land, adjacent to Ihumatoa, and Maori were set to benefit. People living at the site are illegal squatters, don't be fooled. Dangerous woman! And guess what, it was handed to them.

@magamike1800 2 жыл бұрын

@@chchwoman9960 Just the start.

@magamike1800 Жыл бұрын

@Robin Tamihere But they agreed to take the settlement. This should all be over by now.

@magamike1800 Жыл бұрын

@Robin Tamihere If the state confiscated my home 200 years ago I would be long dead and would not be in any position to claim compensation. The thieves and the victims are long since dead. Its time to move on. They arent just picking at a scab. they are cutting a new wound. How much extra tax are you willing to pay to raise the money to buy the land to 'give back?'

@mistyking7407 Жыл бұрын

💪❤️

@funkyjunky6574 9 ай бұрын

Man pania is a bangin chick

@markmatafeo7870 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

@leoniwilliams8625 5 жыл бұрын

Kei runga noa atu taua kōrero nei kōtiro! Ka whawhai tonu...

@dotkomene1400 5 жыл бұрын

Kia ora mo tou kaupapa tinorangatiratanga..

@tahaehatata3664 4 жыл бұрын

Massive Pania!

@Tehui1974 4 жыл бұрын

kia kaha tāu whawhai

@skeme1213 2 жыл бұрын

❤️💙🇳🇿

@davidholt1250 4 жыл бұрын

Never give up this movement.

@andreasvictorious3991 3 жыл бұрын

And just in passing she admitted there is a housing crisis..

@tekaha7152 4 жыл бұрын

Is she from Ihumato or is she helping to fight the cause for Ihumato kainga?

@michellejane9092 4 жыл бұрын

Her ancestors were the ones whom landed on Ihumatao before Christopher Columbus discovered the USA, so yes she is from there ..

@tekaha7152 4 жыл бұрын

Well then she needs to ask Tainui why they agreed with the deal. They knew about it. Thats the problem with rangatahi these. Whakaputa mohio...

@michellejane9092 4 жыл бұрын

@@tekaha7152they took the land without consent, hence the stand off .

@tekaha7152 4 жыл бұрын

@@michellejane9092 Well the Kingitanga seemed pretty calm and algud about it. If its Tainui, then let THEM sort it. Besides, Maori don't know how to look after anything. They can't even unite as a people and they never will because they're too egotistic and rip one another off. Whina Cooper, Te Puea and Eva Rickard were people with many years of experience and great mana and knowledge far greater than Pania. She should NEVER be compared to them either. Quite frankly, looking at the way Maori are today, Im quite glad our tupuna signed the treaty. If we can't look after our own, how then can we even look after whenua? Our people have gone to the pits in many ways. Its sad to watch us go down this way...

@tekaha7152 4 жыл бұрын

@@michellejane9092 misinformed stand off more like it

@angelwilson8200 4 жыл бұрын

Well done

@racing-rl4qg 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget protest on mt messenger farkwit bridges wants clear 100 acres going disappear. ..sad tahi nz

@reneeewens-bettridge8420 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you on that one! Save Mt Messenger /Awakino gorge

@frankeeandrews5564 2 жыл бұрын

This is a wake up korero, a reconnect the disconnected and give back what was wrongfully taken, truthfully spoken STOLEN. As Māori this makes me want to become an activist or advocate of sorts.

@magicmushroom4556 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the big homie nockers. Isn't he from this area.

@tonileefe5269 5 жыл бұрын

Pania 😍

@mosesteepa7777 2 жыл бұрын

You go girl Maori first

@kOt985 4 жыл бұрын

I stand with you

@karenhumby10 2 жыл бұрын

chur doy kiakaha soldier on whahine ma arohanui

@sambrown8364 4 жыл бұрын

Our Future Prime Minister right there

@bishoppolycarp9684 4 жыл бұрын

Couple of questions: Did not the tribal eldership sign off this development, not simply the developer and the white man colonialist? Is there not a housing crisis in New Zealand requiring new housing to increase the availability of new, high quality homes? Love to hear thoughts.

@ethanalderson-hughes7238 4 жыл бұрын

The land was confiscated by the crown in 1863. Should never have happened. As for housing, we have empty homes all over Auckland. This idea that more homes will fix the housing crisis is bollocks. Not only that, but they can build in other, less historically and culturally significant areas.

@saitohshihomi5649 4 жыл бұрын

Excuse, "Bishop"? $$$$ Housing $$$$ and $$$$ Jobs $$$$/Over People's God~Given Lifestyle- Sounds like the Industrial *** Complex runs thru Your Chilled~Heart, along with Lack of "Respect" to Honor Your Host Kingdom Community... God's~Speed for ONO~Pono-ness with Keeping It Filled With Hearts of Aloha... aloha nui kakou *DolFunHeart*

@bishoppolycarp9684 4 жыл бұрын

@@saitohshihomi5649 Sorry mate, you are going to have to communicate in an understandable way.

@leikongb4153 4 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions too. Is this not ancestral, historical, sacred land? Are human bodies not buried in that land? Should we not fight for what rightfully is ours?

@bishoppolycarp9684 4 жыл бұрын

@@leikongb4153 Partially. Bodies are buried everywhere on the earth. The practical outworking of that is what is radical.

@thissphonee5130 2 жыл бұрын

Aotearoa wairoa

@poihaeremorris7209 4 жыл бұрын

Kia kaha e hine. Tangi ana te ngakau. Ka rangona to reo mo ake tonu, mo tou kaha mana motuhake .

@johnSmith-ng5yl 4 жыл бұрын

she is the people and the people we are..ko au ko koe.ko koe ko au..I will never for get that day what she done..for us as a whole...please don't join the government. .you have and can make a different from the whenua..