Treaty of Waitangi The Maori are signing the Treaty. The British took over sovereignty of the Maoris’ land and the Maori version was slightly different. They thought that the British were taking governorship. The Maori think that the British are going to give them protection, but they want the Maoris’ permission to take over there land and rule there country.
1. Treaty of Waitangi The Maori are signing the Treaty. The
British took over sovereignty of the Maoris land and the Maori
version was slightly different. They thought that the British were
taking governorship. The Maori think that the British are going to
give them protection, but they want the Maoris permission to take
over there land and rule there country.
2. Treaty This is the Treaty of Waitangi. The Maori and the
British signed different versions of the treaty (English and Maori)
but they thought it meant the same.
3. This is Tatami Wake Nene, he was one of many who signed the
treaty of Waitangi, is a chief and only chiefs wear cloaks.
4. Why was the treaty needed? The treaty was needed because of
legal reasons , control over land, for Maori people, the treaty
recognized then as Tanagra whenua, the Europeans it was a peaceful
settlement, New Zealand is founded on the agreement which continues
in parliament today.
5. Why the Treaty is important today? The Treaty of Waitangi is
a founding document for our nation. Our modern independent state
was not based on colonial conquest or the illegitimate invasion of
settlers. New Zealand is founded on an agreement which continues
today as a pact of partnership between Maori and Pakeha.