In 1840, over 500 Māori leaders put their names to a significant new document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi or the Treaty of Waitangi. Through their signatures, moko or marks, they were making an agreement with the British Crown, represented by Consul and Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson. At stake was the sovereignty of the country, the governance of the land. The meanings of the Treaty of Waitangi have been debated – and disputed – ever since. The text in te reo Māori differs in critical ways from the text in English. The outcome, as iwi and hapū around the country quickly learned, was a threat to their rangatiratanga, or sovereignty. Today, the Treaty is recognised as a founding document for New Zealand, one that frames discussion about the country's past, present and future. Its impact is seen most powerfully in the Waitangi Tribunal, established in 1975 to investigate Māori claims of Crown breaches and neglect of the Treaty agreements, with ensuing settlements. Publisher: Bridget Williams Books Year: 2023 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781991033086 Condition: Mint Description: Large; DJ. Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover.
