The Treaty Of Waitangi Questions.

Who is the Treaty Of Waitangi between?

The Treaty Of Waitangi was between the British Crown and more than 500 Māori chiefs.

Where and When was the treaty signed?

The treaty was signed on 6th of february 1840, also the Treaty was signed in Waitangi, north islands.

How many copies are there of the Treaty?

There are 9 copies of the Treaty.

Who signed the treaty? How many chiefs?

Half of the British crown and Māori. More than 40 chiefs signed the treaty.

Who was James Busby and what did he have to do with Waitangi.

James Busby wrote on draft treaty. On the 3rd of February 1840 James drafted a treaty. But there was one problem it was only in english.

Who was and what did Hone Heke Pokai do?

Hone Heke is the son of Kau. He was a nephew of Hongi Hika.  

Who was and what did Captain William Hobson do?

Captain William Hobson arrived to New Zealand on 29th of January 1840. William was the governor, Williams job was to get the Māori to sign the treaty.

Who was and what did Reverend Henry Williams do?

Henry Williams was given the treaty on the evening on the 4th of february. Henry knew the Māori language very well. There was heaps of problems.

Problems:

1. He had no enough time to translate.
2. Used Māori words that made it sound really good for the Māori.
3. No Māori were concerned on the wording.

Who was what did Tamati Waaka Nene do?

Tāmati Wāka Nene was a Māori rangatira of the Ngāpuhi iwi who fought as an ally of the British in the Flagstaff War of 1845–46.

What was the problem with the translation of the Treaty?

The treaty has two texts. The Māori version is not the exact same translation of the english. There has been much debates over the differences.

What were the effects on the Māori rights?

Māori were, in effect, excluded from participating in political decisions at a national.

How do we remember Waitangi Day?

We should remember Waitangi day by remembering the date of when they signed the Treaty.