Maori Electoral Roll and Parliamentary Representation

Vocabulary flashcards based on Ella Morgan's guest lecture regarding the history, representation, and identity factors associated with the Maori electoral roll.

Maori Representation Act 1867

The legislation that established the original four Maori seats in parliament: northern, southern, western, and eastern.

kanohi keteia

A concept in Te Ao Maori meaning "the seen face," referring to the important political practice of being physically present for campaigning on marae and within the community.

Labour-Ratana Alliance

A political alliance established in 1936 between Tahupotiki Warumu Ratana and Michael Joseph Savage that historically led to the Labour Party's long-term dominance of Maori seats.

Iriaka Ratana

The first Wahine Maori Member of Parliament, who represented the Te Tai Tonga electorate starting in 1949.

Maori electoral roll

An enrollment option for people of Maori race or descent that allows them to vote in specific Maori electorates during general elections.