5 Questions
What was the document presented by James Busby to the chiefs at Waitangi in 1835 called?
He Whakaputanga – the Declaration of Independence
Who was the British official sent to New Zealand in 1840 to get Māori to sign a treaty?
William Hobson
Who helped write Te Tiriti o Waitangi in te reo Māori?
Henry Williams and his son Edward
What was the purpose of the British government in inviting northern Māori chiefs to a hui at Waitangi?
To present Te Tiriti o Waitangi to them
Why did some chiefs resist signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840?
They thought the treaty would be bad for Māori
Study Notes
Impact of Colonization on Māori
- Māori recognize that the colonization of New Zealand resulted in significant losses, including land and cultural heritage.
- Many Māori children were punished for speaking their native language at school.
- The consequences of these experiences still affect people today.
Settlement Process
- The settlement process is a way of acknowledging past wrongs against Māori.
- Some settlements allow for shared authority and encourage a greater understanding of what happened to Māori.
Key Events in New Zealand History
- 1250-1300: The first Polynesians arrive in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
- 1769: Captain Cook arrives in Aotearoa.
- 28 October 1835: He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (The Declaration of Independence) is signed.
- 6 February 1840: Some chiefs sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi).
- 1840: Over 500 chiefs sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi over the next seven months.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a treaty with four parts: a preamble and three articles.
- It was drafted in English and then written in te reo Māori, but there were significant differences between the two texts.
- Important words and concepts, such as sovereignty, were not properly explained in Te Tiriti.
- Many people believe this was done intentionally.
He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni
- 28 October 1835: He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (The Declaration of Independence) is presented to thirty-four chiefs at Waitangi.
- The document states that New Zealand is an independent country ruled by Māori.
- It asks the King of England to protect New Zealand from other countries in return for friendship and protection towards the British settlers and traders.
- By 1840, fifty-two chiefs had signed the declaration.
Learn about the events leading to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840, the significance of the treaty, and the reactions of different Māori chiefs. Discover how this treaty aimed to establish peace and facilitate trade between Māori and Pākehā (European settlers).
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