The debates were first held in 2005 and make a notable contribution to national discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi.
January 2008 saw the return of the much-anticipated series of debates exploring the Treaty of Waitangi – its place in New Zealand history and its meaning today.
First held in 2005 and continued in 2006 they have become a notable contribution to the national debate over the Treaty of Waitangi.
Following the success of last year's nationally broadcast Treaty debates, this year's series features Waitangi Tribunal Chief Judge Joe Williams, Law Commission head Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Api Mahuika, chairman of Ngati Porou runanga, and businessman Pat Snedden.
The treaty debates are organised by Te Papa in partnership with the NZ Centre for Public Law at Victoria University of Wellington.