Important Documents
The Treaty in English and Māori
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, was written in English and translated into Māori. Examine and compare to discover the key differences between these two versions
Petition about lawlessness
Discover the 1831 petition from 13 chiefs to King William IV about lawlessness.
He Whakaputanga – Declaration of Independence
In 1835 Northern chiefs signed a Declaration of Independence, asserting their mana and sovereignty over New Zealand. Examine and read this document here and discover what lead up to this event.