Mr. Reedy is interviewed on the influence of Ratana in Māori politics and the candidates selected by political parties; the Nga Koata 'four quarters' of Ratana and the dominance of the Ratana movement in politics and the Māori seats. He also speaks about the condition of the Māori population before the Labour Party was elected to government in 1936 and the changes afterwards. The continues with discussion on the influence of the Mormon Church; the New Zealand Social Credit Party (Political League) and government minister, Ben Couch; current views on Māori leadership and the position it's coming from. The interview concludes by discussing the increasing influence of Māori women.

An interview with Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy (Arnold Reedy) of Ngāti Porou, on the selection of Māori political candidates. Interviewed by Sydney Jackson, a student in a master's degree programme in Department of Political Studies at the University of Auckland. The interview takes place at Hiruharama (Jerusalem) near Whanganui.

Primary Title
  • Interview with Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy
Episode Title
  • [Part 1]
Date Broadcast
  • Friday 24 May 1968
Duration
  • 35:29
Episode
  • 1
Channel
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcaster
  • The University of Auckland Library
Owning Organisation
  • The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
  • An interview with Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy (Arnold Reedy) of Ngāti Porou, on the selection of Māori political candidates. Interviewed by Sydney Jackson, a student in a master's degree programme in Department of Political Studies at the University of Auckland. The interview takes place at Hiruharama (Jerusalem) near Whanganui.
Episode Description
  • Mr. Reedy is interviewed on the influence of Ratana in Māori politics and the candidates selected by political parties; the Nga Koata 'four quarters' of Ratana and the dominance of the Ratana movement in politics and the Māori seats. He also speaks about the condition of the Māori population before the Labour Party was elected to government in 1936 and the changes afterwards. The continues with discussion on the influence of the Mormon Church; the New Zealand Social Credit Party (Political League) and government minister, Ben Couch; current views on Māori leadership and the position it's coming from. The interview concludes by discussing the increasing influence of Māori women.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
  • Reference: Jackson, S. (1977). Politics in the Eastern Maori electorate, 1928-69 : An enquiry into Maori politics as a unique system.
Genres
  • Interview
Contributors
  • Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki Reedy = Arnold Reedy (Interviewee)
  • Sydney Jackson (Interviewer)
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