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There were problems regarding to language used in the document of the Treaty of Waitangi because when Henry Williams was translating the English version to Maori version he chose wrong words like 'rangatiratanga' and 'kawanatanga'.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoRangatiratanga and Kawanatanga.
Please see the attached link for a full explanation of the confusion and misinterpretation of the Maori and English Versions of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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∙ 12y agoFor a full discussion and information on the treaty, see and read the below link, and you can draw your own conclusions.
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Place where 1840 treaty was signed?
Treaty of Waitangi was signed 6th Feb 1840 at Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand. You can visit the Waitangi Treaty grounds. The treaty then travelled around New Zealand so it could be signed by tribes that could not get to Waitangi.
What is Waitangi famous for?
It is the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
Who is the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations for New Zealand?
Christopher Finlayson is the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations for New Zealand.
Did treaty of waitangi have 100 year lease?
The Treaty of Waitangi has no time limit, and is considered an important constitutional document for New Zealand.
Why is waitangi only celebrated in New Zealand?
New Zealand was founded by the Treaty of Waitangi which was a treaty between Maori, as represented by many, but by no means all, Maori tribal leaders, and Pakeha (non-Maori) as represented by British government officials. The Treaty's official signing date was 6th of February, 1840 which is why 6th of february is known as Waitangi Day.
New zealand base itself on which treaty?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi/ The Treaty of Waitangi.
Where was the treaty of waitangi made?
Waitangi
Is there a expire date on the treaty of waitangi?
There is no expiry date on the treaty of Waitangi.
What does the treaty of waitangi stand for today?
the treaty of waitangi is very important but it sucks
Where was the treaty of waitangi signd?
Er ... was it perhaps Waitangi?
Place where 1840 treaty was signed?
Treaty of Waitangi was signed 6th Feb 1840 at Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand. You can visit the Waitangi Treaty grounds. The treaty then travelled around New Zealand so it could be signed by tribes that could not get to Waitangi.
What is Waitangi famous for?
It is the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
What are facts led to the treaty of waitangi?
not sure does anyone know ten intresting facts about the treaty of waitangi
The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi was between the .?
The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi was between the Britsh Crown and Maori Cheifs.
Is Waitangi a town in New Zealand?
Yes it is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.
What is the maori name for the treaty of waitangi?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
Why is waitangi day called waitangi day?
Because the treaty was signed in waitangi also known as Russell
