We examine how Sir Graham Latimer, a farm boy from the North, came to spearhead the landmark court battles against the Crown that resulted in the legislation of Maori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi and changed the direction of our nation forever.
This is the story of a great New Zealand leader, Sir Graham Latimer, who through great personal effort and sacrifice spearheaded landmark court battles against the Crown that secured the place of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation and led to the return of millions of dollars worth of land and assets to Maori control.
This is not only a personal profile; it is a documentary about the building of our nation. It focuses on the three turbulent decades from the 1970?s to the 1990?s when Sir Graham Latimer served as President of the New Zealand Council and racial harmony had reached its lowest point in New Zealand?s history since the land wars of the 1800?s.
We examine the events that led to Sir Graham being named as claimant in the landmark State of Enterprises court case against the Crown, subsequent advances and his impact on future Maori and national development.
Sir Graham?s early years are explored for signs of the emerging skills and personal qualities that allowed him to win the trust and respect of successive governments and the loyalty of influential Maori leaders. We also acknowledge the contribution and support of his wife Emily through many challenges and personal attacks.
The documentary ends at the symposium held in his honour in 2009 with speakers and past opponents sharing anecdotes about his deeds and achievements.
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Programme Info
| Duration: | 00:55 |
| Recommended Age: | 13+ |
| Subjects: | Maori |
| Categories: | Documentary |
| Catalogue: | Front of the Box Productions Ltd |
| Distributor: | e-cast |
| Download Price: | NZD $49.90 |
| Download Filesize: | N/A |
| DVD Price: | NZD $52.90 |
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