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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 181-207 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | International Journal of Minority and Group Rights |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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Indigenous Participation in Elective Bodies : the Maori in New Zealand. / Xanthaki, Alexandra; O'Sullivan, Dominic.
In: International Journal of Minority and Group Rights, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2009, p. 181-207.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Indigenous Participation in Elective Bodies
T2 - the Maori in New Zealand
AU - Xanthaki, Alexandra
AU - O'Sullivan, Dominic
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = International Journal on Minority and Group Rights. ISSNs: 1385-4879;
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - The article argues that Maori political participation in New Zealand constitutes a positive example of how the current international standards on indigenous political participation can be implemented at the national level. Notwithstanding the weaknesses of the system and the challenges laying ahead, the combination of the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system, dedicated Maori seats and the establishment of the Maori Party have ensured a Maori voice in Parliament and have broadened the possibilities of eff ective indigenous participation in the political life of the state. Such state practice that implements the 2007 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples firmly confirms the position of the Declaration within current international law.
AB - The article argues that Maori political participation in New Zealand constitutes a positive example of how the current international standards on indigenous political participation can be implemented at the national level. Notwithstanding the weaknesses of the system and the challenges laying ahead, the combination of the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system, dedicated Maori seats and the establishment of the Maori Party have ensured a Maori voice in Parliament and have broadened the possibilities of eff ective indigenous participation in the political life of the state. Such state practice that implements the 2007 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples firmly confirms the position of the Declaration within current international law.
KW - Open access version available
KW - Indigenous Politics
KW - Maori Politics
KW - New Zealand Politics
U2 - 10.1163/157181109X427734
DO - 10.1163/157181109X427734
M3 - Article
VL - 16
SP - 181
EP - 207
JO - International Journal of Minority and Group Rights
JF - International Journal of Minority and Group Rights
SN - 0927-5908
IS - 2
ER -