Research
Published 2 April 2026Imagining Decolonisation
By Bianca Elkington, Moana Jackson, Rebecca Kiddle, Ocean Ripeka Mercier, Mike Ross, Jennie Smeaton and Amanda Thomas.
Decolonisation is a term that alarms some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and often bewildering concept for many New Zealanders.
This book seeks to demystify decolonisation using illuminating, real-life examples. By exploring the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori alike, Imagining Decolonisation presents a transformative vision of a country that is fairer for all.
Additional information: Published by Bridget Williams Books
Additional information: This book received the following accolades:
- Recipient of the Royal Society Te Apārangi Te Rangaunua Hirangi Māori Award, 2021.
- New Zealand Geographical Society - Ngā Matai Matawhenua Māori Award 2022
- Booksellers' Choice Award, Aotearoa Book Industry Awards, Joint Winner 2021
- This book is part of a series marking the publication of Books of Mana (Otago University Press, 2025). It builds on the project Te Takarangi: Celebrating Māori publications and adds 30 titles to a selected list of 150 non-fiction books, led by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga in collaboration with Royal Society Te Apārangi.
RESEARCHER
Dr Rebecca Kiddle
ORGANISATION
Victoria University of Wellington / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
FUNDING SUPPORT
Marsden Fund
CONTRACT OR PROJECT ID
VUW1716 / TWA1701: Making Aotearoa Places: The Politics and Practice of Urban Maori Place-making