What did the Treaty of Waitangi actually say?

What did the Treaty of Waitangi actually say?

In the English version, Māori cede the sovereignty of New Zealand to Britain; Māori give the Crown an exclusive right to buy lands they wish to sell, and, in return, are guaranteed full rights of ownership of their lands, forests, fisheries and other possessions; and Māori are given the rights and privileges of British …

What did Māori want from the Treaty?

Most signed a Māori-language version. Reasons why chiefs signed the treaty included wanting controls on sales of Māori land to Europeans, and on European settlers. They also wanted to trade with Europeans, and believed the new relationship with Britain would stop fighting between tribes.

What does the Treaty of Waitangi mean to us today?

The Treaty was a contract of respect between the British and Māori. The Treaty now means there must be respect between Māori and non-Māori. It is important that the laws and rules today consider and respect both Māori and non-Māori ways of living.

What happened shortly after the Treaty was signed?

Shortly after the Treaty was signed, Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson proclaimed British sovereignty over the whole of New Zealand. His proclamations were ratified by the British government in October 1840. Under British law, New Zealand became technically a part of the colony of New South Wales.

How was the Treaty of Waitangi broken?

The land was lost through a combination of private and Government purchases, outright confiscation, and Native Land Court practices that made it difficult for Māori to maintain their land under traditional ownership structures. There were some purchases of Māori land made before the Treaty was signed.

What are the three P’s in the Treaty of Waitangi?

the principles of partnership, participation and protection
The “3 Ps” comprise the well-established Crown Treaty framework – the principles of partnership, participation and protection.

What happened to the Māori after the Treaty?

It was decided that they were guilty without having a court case. After this, the Government gave back some of the land they had been promising for such a long time. But there was a catch. Settler families were living on quite a lot of it and were allowed to live there for as long as they wanted to.

What problems occurred after the signing of the Treaty?

Settlement and land disputes escalate After the signing of the Treaty, there was a huge increase in the number of Europeans wanting to buy land and settle in New Zealand. Problems arose when new settlers or companies representing them tried to buy land without consulting all of the Māori landowners.

What were the breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi?

Governments breached (broke the terms of the Treaty) almost from the time it was signed. Iwi lost many resources through: The government buying Māori land for low prices, leaving Māori with inadequate land reserves. Confiscation of land, especially following the New Zealand Wars.

What is nga tikanga Māori?

Generally speaking, tikanga are Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ or ‘correct’ so, in Māori terms, to act in accordance with tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.

How can we protect Māori health?

Active protection: The principle of active protection, which requires the Crown to act, to the fullest extent practicable, to achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori….Where to go for help.

Emergencies	Dial 111 (for ambulance, fire or police)
Mental health crisis	Emergency contact numbers