Thomas, David R.Nikora, Linda Waimarie2008-05-192008-05-191996Thomas, D. R., & Nikora, L. W. (1996). From assimilation to biculturalism: Changing patterns in Maori-Pakeha relationships. Chapter 15. In D. R. Thomas & A. Veno (Eds.), Community Psychology and Social Change: Australian and New Zealand perspectives. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Dunmore Press.https://hdl.handle.net/10289/787This chapter examines the changing patterns of inter-ethnic relationships among Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand, specifically the moves from assimilation towards biculturalism. The impact of recent debate about the Treaty of Waitangi is described and examples of bicultural policies and their consequences are outlined.application/pdfenCopyright 1996 The Dunmore Press. Used with permission.New ZealandMaori-Pakeha relationsbiculturalismTreaty of WaitangiChapter in Book