📚 Part 1: Understanding Social Justice
1. What does "social justice" mean? Circle the BEST definition:
Making sure everyone has the same job
Fair treatment and equal opportunities for all people in society
Having the same amount of money as everyone else
Following all the laws in New Zealand
2. Which of these are key social justice issues in New Zealand today? Tick ALL that apply:
Housing affordability and homelessness
Income inequality between rich and poor
Māori rights and Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Access to healthcare and education
Climate change action
Gender pay gaps
3. The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) is important for social justice in New Zealand because:
It established New Zealand's first government
It recognised Māori as tangata whenua (people of the land) with special rights
It created New Zealand's legal system
It ended all conflicts between Māori and Pākehā
4. Complete this sentence: The Waitangi Tribunal was established in _______ to investigate breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Answer: _______________
✏️ Part 2: Analysis and Examples
5. Explain in your own words what "tino rangatiratanga" means and why it's important for Māori social justice:
6. Choose ONE New Zealand law or policy that promotes social justice. Describe what it does and who it helps:
Examples: Human Rights Act 1993, Residential Tenancies Act, Minimum Wage Act, Public Health and Disability Act
7. Name a New Zealand organisation or group that advocates for social justice and briefly describe their work:
8. Challenge Question: Identify one ongoing social justice challenge in New Zealand. Explain why it's difficult to solve and suggest two possible solutions:
🎯 Part 3: Extension Activity
9. Research Extension: Choose ONE of the following topics to research further. Create a brief fact sheet (use the space below or a separate sheet):
The Dawn Raids of the 1970s and their impact on Pacific communities
The Māori Women's Welfare League and their social justice work
New Zealand's refugee resettlement programme
The fight for marriage equality in New Zealand
Your fact sheet should include: Key dates, important people, what happened, and why it matters for social justice today.
10. Reflection: How can young people like yourself contribute to social justice in New Zealand?
