This section provides details of Danny Keenan’s published work, which mainly focuses on Māori history and politics of the 19th Century. These works are being progressively uploaded here for ease of access. Most of the articles and reviews have already been uploaded – just click on the respective book/magazine cover. The remainder will be uploaded shortly.
Most recent books 2023-2024 Fate of the Land Ko Ngā Ākinga a ngā Rangatira (Massey Press) is Danny's new book, published in April 2023. This book focuses on Māori politics during the much-vaunted Liberal Government era 1891-1912. As the book argues, this was not a...
This section provides details of the books Danny has published. Reference details can be viewed by placing your cursor on the cover. Notes REVIEW OF THE TE WHITI LITERATURE: When the manuscript for Te Whiti O Rongomai and the Resistance of Parihaka was...
The section provides details of chapters Danny has published in books edited by various scholars and writers. In most cases, you can read the chapter by clicking on the book cover, with reference details also provided. Chapters not yet available will be uploaded in...
This section provides details of articles Danny has published in various journals, bulletins and magazines. In most cases, the article can be accessed by clicking on the journal cover. Articles not yet available will be uploaded in the near future. ...
Over the years, Danny has written a number of articles for the Mana magazine, at the request of editors who were looking for a Māori perspective on various political or historical issues. You can access the articles by clicking on the magazine cover. ...
Danny has published many articles in newspapers over the years, mainly focusing on aspects of Māori history. These articles will be progressively added here - place your cursor on the image for article description and click on image to read. ...
Danny's PhD was completed in the Department of History, Massey University, Palmerston North in 1994. The thesis examined the activities of the Native Land Court in Taranaki from 1865 to about the 1880s. The PhD was entitled Haere Whakamua Hoki Whakamuri. Going Forward...
In 2010, Danny was invited to write an overview essay on the New Zealand Wars for the Te Ara website. Te Ara is the awesome website for New Zealand's National Electronic Encyclopedia which is managed by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. To read Danny's...
Published Work since 2000 Books The Fate of the Land. Ko ngā Ākinga a ngā Rangatira. Māori Political Struggle in the Liberal Era 1891-1912, Massey University Press, Auckland, 2023. Ahuwhenua. Celebrating 90 Years of Māori Farming (Revised with new chapters),...