Defining Social Work in Aotearoa Its own story

Its own story

and the terrible violences — domestic and global  — that we too quickly turn from

families and communities

resource management

Defining Social Work in Aotearoa Its own storyHow social work has tracked societal change in New Zealand Massey University was the first New Zealand university to offer a social work degree, 40 years ago. This book is published to mark that milestone. Relevant to all social workers today, its chapters highlight the political and social backdrop against which the profession has developed over the past four decades. It also casts a critical eye over the key issues and trends that continue to