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After Captain Cooks exploration of New Zealand in the late 18th century, an increasing amount of settlers began to arrive in New Zealand, and by 1839, it was estimated that there was over 2,000 people living there. There was now two groups of people in the land and this presented a problem. The British and the Maori people had two different governments and two completely different ways of life, and with these two groups basically living side-by-side, the clash between these two groups and the lack of knowledge they knew about one another soon erupted into civil and land wars starting all over New Zealand. Something had to be done. In 1833 after a large number of wars the Crown government appointed James Busby as a British governor to control the British trading and find a resolution to the ever-growing conflict between the Settlers and Maori people. In 1835, French people were looking to trade and settle somewhere and began to buy land from the white settlers in New Zealand. As a result the British government signed a Declaration of Independence with some of the British Settlers and 34 Northern Maori chiefs. This confirmed that New Zealand was now an independent country under British rule, and that there was to be no buying of land without the permission of Maori leaders, stating that 'No claim can be made on New Zealand without Maori agreement'. Although the Declaration was now active and James Busby was still present in New Zealand, there still continued to be an increasing amount of fighting, and land was still being sold without Maori consent. Once again, something had to be done, and the British government decided that there needed to be something that could allow a more effective rule in New Zealand. They came up with the idea of a treaty, and in 1840 sent Captain William Hobson there as Lieutenant-Governor to see that the treaty came to pass. His mission was to get hold of the Sovereignty of New Zealand, by way of a treaty with the native Maori Chiefs.The Treaty was needed to stop the fighting and selling off of land without the native peoples(Maori) consent. A treaty was drawn up and translated and after much discussion the Treaty was signed on Feburary 6, 1840 at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands . Then by more chiefs around New Zealand. This is the most famous Treatie made in New Zealand History , and on 6th Feburary every year , there is a celebration and national holiday in Waitangi , and all over New Zealand.
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New zealand base itself on which treaty?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi/ The Treaty of Waitangi.
How Was The Treaty Of Waitangi carried around New Zealand?
i dont really know
What historical document governs the country as a nation?
The treaty of Waitangi (in New Zealand)
Where are the main Waitangi day celebrations held in New Zealand?
The main waitani=gi day celebrations is held in the treaty of waitangi
What is the name of the marae on the treaty of waitangi?
The marae associated with the Treaty of Waitangi is called Te Whare Rūnanga. It is located at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand and serves as a significant cultural and ceremonial site for Māori and New Zealanders, symbolizing the partnership between Māori and the Crown established by the Treaty.
New zealand base itself on which treaty?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi/ The Treaty of Waitangi.
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.
Is Waitangi a town in New Zealand?
Yes it is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.
Where in New Zealand is the treaty signed?
in waitangi
Were in New Zealand did the treaty get signed?
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.
Who became a colony after the treaty of Waitangi?
The islands of New Zealand became a British colony following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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.
Where are the Waitangi treaty grounds located?
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are located in the Bay of Islands in the North Island of New Zealand. It is specifically in the town of Paihia, near the township of Waitangi.
Why was the treaty of waitangi necessary in New Zealand in 1840?
because
What unique about New Zealand?
Maori culture. The Treaty of Waitangi.
Who invaded new zealand before the treaty of waitangi?
The British
