This topic covers our founding document, the different versions, main signatories, loss of treaty rights, impact on maori, protests, timeline settlements, and work by the waitangi tribunal. The treaty of waitangi is a treaty first signed on 6 february 1840 by representatives of the. The treaty of waitangi plays an important part in the way. Oct 10, the passing of the treaty of waitangi act initiates the formation of the waitangi tribunal. Socalled settlements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were on an ad hoc and usually nondurable basis. Waitangi on new zealand history and from the treaty of. They are partly an attempt to reconcile the different te reo maori and english language versions of the treaty, and allow the application of the treaty to a contemporary context. Since the passing of the treaty of waitangi act 1975 and the formation of the waitangi tribunal, there has been a general acceptance that maori.
Below, is a literal rendition of the treaty of waitangi based upon the final draft, written on the 4th of february 1840 by james busby, british resident. Treaty events 180049 treaty timeline nzhistory, new. The challenge is to avoid treaty fatigue, which can result from the repetition of the same information year after year. The english and te reo maori versions of the treaty were read out to all attending the hui. Ngai tahu land claims against the treaty started early and were widespread. Reverend henry williams and his son edward translate the final draft into the maori language. Koro, i want to learn about the treaty of waitangi. Hobsons final english draft of the treaty of waitangi is written up during the day on paper which bears a w. The authentic and genuine history of the signing of the treaty of waitangi. It was a treaty between the british crown government and 540 maori chiefs, natively known as rangatira.
Aspects of past civilisations have shaped present day society. Teach children about the key dates and facts using this lovely treaty of waitangi timeline poster leading up to the signing of the treaty of waitangi in 1840. Some maori keen to sell some land tribal competition didnt want enemy tribes to have an advantage in any way used treaty as opportunity for more trade opportunistic. The treaty of waitangi nz history flashcards quizlet. Jacinda arden spends five days at waitangi meeting with maori. Te tiriti o waitangi the treaty of waitangi chronology. The first te aitanga a mahaki claims were lodged with the waitangi tribunal in 1991 and 1992. Licensed to youtube by audiam label on behalf of emv. Thursday 6th february the chiefs who were present at the hui decided to sign and return home. From the list of important documents and events below, there is no doubt the 16 november 1840 was the day we received our founding document, our first constitution and new zealand became an independent british colony, all issued under queen victorias royal charter dated the 16 november 1840.
Use this timeline poster to teach your children about the events leading up to the signing of the treaty of waitangi. Waitangi day 2019 marks the 179th anniversary of the signing of the treaty of waitangi. Ranging 50 years between the earliest title and one of the most recent, phillips explores changing attitudes to the treaty. These tools will help to teach a standalone unit, or can be used to follow up after a visit to the exhibition. Applying the treaty influences life in new zealand in many ways. Which is the longest visit of any any prime minister so far. Today it is considered to be new zealands founding document. The treaty of waitangi timeline timetoast timelines. The treaty of waitangi is an integral part of the social studies programme in many schools. It is what created this place as it brought two nations together to make us who we are today, new zealanders. Treaty of waitangi timeline by bronwyn boulton on prezi. The notion of the principles of the treaty of waitangi is one that has developed over the last twenty or thirty years as both the courts and successive governments have attempted to define the ways in which the treaty continues to have meaning in a changing society. The treaty of waitangi was signed on february 6, 1840, at waitangi in the bay of islands.
New zealand is a predominantly urban country, with 66. Classroom ideas treaty timeline nzhistory, new zealand. As british settlement increased, the british government decided to negotiate a formal agreement with maori chiefs to become a british colony. Waitangi day history of waitangi day and waitangi day events. The treaty of waitangi te tiriti o waitangi was an agreement made between maori and the british crown in 1840. This section of the archives new zealand website includes information about the treaty and images of some of the copies of the treaty. The principles of the treaty are referred to in several acts of parliament. It is an important part of the new zealand education system and how new zealanders work. Reverend samuel marsden of the church missionary society preached the first sermon in new zealand, on christmas day 1814. The online part of the permanent exhibition on the treaty of waitangi in te papa, this site highlights the eyewitness accounts of the treaty signing, explains the translation and provides a very comprehensive timeline of new zealand history. History of new zealand from 1200 mcguinness institute. Waitangi day falls on the 6th february every year and is a public holiday in new zealand. The aim of this timeline of new zealand history is to provide a basis for the. These claims were for the mangatu 1 block claim wai 274 within the mangatu forest, and the iwi wide claim wai 283 including te whanau a kai and ngariki.
The treaty contained provisions protecting the rights and interests of maori and those who later on would come to new zealand. For more information about the years before the treaty of waitangi see topics under pre1840 contact 1814 first mission. This poster print one 3x a4 sheets and can easily be pieced together. Past and present civilisations are linked in many ways. Claims for breaches of the treaty of waitangi before 1992 are known as historical claims. The treaty of waitangi background and consequences. The treaty of waitangi is new zealands founding document. Treaty of waitangi moved to new wellington home under cover of darkness. When you lodge a claim you receive a waitangi tribunal number or wai. The treaty of waitangi happened on waitangi in the bay of islands, new zealand. The treaty of waitangi tow is new zealands only treaty which was signed between the british crown and the maori chiefs as. The treaty itself is short, consisting of a preamble and three articles. The treaty of waitangi act was formulated in 1975 to set up the waitangi tribunal and bestowed upon in the powers to investigate legislative and executive actions that were in contravention of the treaty s principles orange, 2015.
The treaty of waitangi was a treaty first signed between representatives of the british crown and m. The only individual known to be using this paper in new zealand during 1839 to 1841 was james reddy clendon. Treaty of waitangi moved to new wellington home under. Hobson reads the treaty in english and henry williams reads the treaty in maori to the gathering of 2000 people. The treaty 2 u exhibition is of high interest to secondary school students. And excellent view of the littlewood treaty by archivist greg j as posted at the standard with some links added. In 1998 prime minister jenny shipley came to onuku marae and presented the crown apology to ngai tahu. Settlements aim to resolve these claims by providing some redress to claimant groups. A total of 43 chiefs signed the treaty at waitangi. Archdeacon henry williams gives his understanding of the treaty of 1840 as given to the maori of new zealand.
This is a brief backgrounder to the treaty and an introduction to recommended resources. The treaty of waitangi is a much mentioned subject in presentday new zealand. The signing of the treaty has led to so many other events. The website of the trust that manages the waitangi treaty grounds the site where the treaty of waitangi was initially signed in 1840. The treaty signed the treaty of waitangi was signed on 6 february 1840, between the british crown and maori. There is no definitive statement of what exactly they are.
The treaty of waitangi is one of new zealands most significant events. Our aim with the talk treaty project is to inspire conversations about the treaty of waitangi and wider issues related to that including identity, cultural differences, race relations, te reo, discrimination, poverty and public power. Most of us have grown up without knowing much more about the treaty of waitangi than that it was signed last century by anaval captain called hobson and a group of maori chiefs. Held by many to be our countrys founding document, it is both a source of national identity and a cause of ongoing controversy. The treaty of waitangi was signed on the 6th of february, 1840. This documentary style program looks at events leading up to the signing, consequences of the signing, the key points of difference in the two. Copies of the treaty document were thereafter taken around new zealand for further maori signatures.
About 500 maori eventually signed various copies at various times. Jan, the first steamship, hms driver, arrives in the country. The waitangi collection jock phillips begins his journey through our waitangi collection by recalling an awkward encounter with a security guard at the treaty grounds. This sample explains economic and legal significance of the treaty. The treaty of waitangi plays an important part in the way businesses are conducted in new zealand. Treaty of waitangi for dummies supports the keep water kiwi campaign keeping the public in the dark to recap the debate over the ownership of new zealands fresh water reemerged in 2012, when the maori council lodged a claim for a proprietary right to water with the waitangi tribunal, ahead of the governments partial privatisation.
Settling historical treaty of waitangi claims nz government. Claudia orange, treaty of waitangi interpretations of the treaty of waitangi, te ara the encyclopedia of. Discover everything from mike king on the treaty trail, to trench warfare, wakabuilding. Click to download the free sample version download sample. A full reproduction of the text of the english version of the treaty, taken from schedule 1 of the treaty of waitangi act 1975. Waitangi day is established as a national holiday of commentation, thirteen years later it becomes a national holiday. On 6 february 1840, the british signed the treaty of waitangi with a group of maori leaders from the north island. In some cases, the government has to do what the waitangi tribunal suggests. The treaty of waitangi essay free essays, term papers. When the treaty of waitangi was signed in 1840, maori land holdings encompassed most of new zealand. Law, history and the treaty of waitangi 39 justifies a politys presence in time and location, i s associated with the constitutional form through which the instrumentalitie os f state power draw thei clair m. New zealand settlements act, thus breaching the 1840 treaty of waitangi.
Webarchive template wayback links articles with short description use british english from. The treaty of waitangi was signed on 6 february 1840 at waitangi in the bay of islands in the north island of new zealand. Eventually, at waitangi on 6 february 1840, william hobson, new zealands first governor, invited assembled maori. The treaty today what went wrong and what are we doing. Speaking as an archivist and someone who has actually worked with the document in question the littlewood treaty like so many things around the history of the treaty is badly misunderstood and full of.
Over 500 maori chiefs and representatives of the british crown signed the treaty in 1840. Some celebrate it by reenacting the treaty signing at waitangi in the bay of islands others as a day to celebrate being a new zealander. The tiriti o waitangi the maori text was the only treaty authorised by hobson to be signed by the chiefs. Treaty of waitangi 2 treaty of waitangi 3 article 3 this is the arrangement for the consent to the governorship of the queen. Treaty events 180049 treaty timeline nzhistory, new zealand. These are to help you learn some of the main dates, people and events when studying the treaty of waitangi. However, significant chiefs and groups of maori chose. In this education section you will find tools to assist you in teaching the treaty of waitangi to your class. The process has however been ongoing since the treaty of waitangi was signed in 1840. A treaty of waitangi timeline i made for social studies in year 10. Busby creates a treaty draft dated february 4 that has no reference to lands and estates forests fisheries and right of preemption. The treaty today what went wrong and what are we doing about it. It was signed by tribal chiefs on behalf of maori and by representatives of the queen of england. Treaty of waitangi timeline, drafts, sovereignty colour coded to make it easy to follow the sequence of drafts january 30, 1840.
See some of the key events between 1800 and 1849 relating to the treaty of waitangi. The queen will protect all the maori people of new zealand, and give them all the same rights as those of the people of england. The tiriti o waitangi was the only treaty authorised by hobson to be signed by the chiefs. Three lay missionaries, william hall, thomas kendall and john king, helped him set up the first mission in new zealand, at. A treaty was drawn up in english then translated into maori. Treaty of waitangi home national library of new zealand. New zealands important documents and events timeline. The signing of the treaty of waitangi involved the extension of great trust, and the acceptance of great risk, by both parties. From about the 2nd of february 1840 busby was acting as hobsons secretary and advisor in the treaty drafting incentive. Maori and englishlanguage versions the meaning of the treaty in maori differed from the meaning in english. The day starts with a dawn service at 5am in te whare runanga, the carved meeting house. If the waitangi tribunal decides that the government broke a treaty promise, it suggests to the government how it could put things right. It created disputes, conflicts, wars and had changed both maori and british.
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