Quantifying Maori Land Alienation in Te Rohe Potae - Research Report, 2008

Researching the effects of legislation on Maori land loss in the Waikato.

Role: Research Analyst & Inquiry Facilitator.
Waikato: Te Rohe Potae District Inquiry (Wai 898).
Waitangi Tribunal Unit, Ministry of Justice.

Research Report:

• Heinz, Adam, ‘Quantifying Maori Land Alienation in the Te Rohe Potae Inquiry District – Scoping Report’, research report commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal, 2008, 65pp (Wai 898 A11).

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Scoping the feasibility of quantifying Maori land loss in Te Rohe Potae (King Country) using historical GIS approaches to Maori land records.

Responsibilities:

• Develop datasets from archival records.
• Supervise research assistants.
• Meet research deadlines.
• Present and defend research findings.

Technology:

• ArcGIS
• MapInfo
• MS Access

Outcome:

• Research developed an historical GIS methodology to analyse Maori land records.