Researching the effects of Public Works legislation on Maori land loss in the Taihape area.

Role: Research Analyst & Inquiry Facilitator
Taihape: Rangitīkei ki Rangipō District inquiry (WAI2180)
Waitangi Tribunal Unit, Ministry of Justice.

Research Report:

Heinz, Adam, ‘Waiouru Defence Lands: Research Scoping Report’, research report commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal, 2009, 113pp (Wai 2180 A1).

Analysing the coverage of existing research and the scope and extent of any further research needed on public works takings for defence purposes in the Waiouru area.

  • Identified previously unutilised historical sources.
  • Illustrated changing patterns of land ownership from the 1880s to the present.
  • Recommended possible courses of action for consideration.

Responsibilities:

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

Technology:

  • ArcGIS
  • MS Access.

Outcomes:

  • Research paper
  • Historical GIS published in mapbook by the Crown Rental Forestry Trust, and utilised by historical researchers.

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