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The Treaty of Waitangi, 1840
[edited by] Claudia Orange
Treaty of Waitangi, 1840
136 pages
illustrations (some colour), portraits, facsimiles
Summary: The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a foundational document for New Zealand. Signed in 1840 by more than 540 rangatira and representatives of the British Crown, the Treaty set out an agreement between Māori and the European newcomers that remains central to this country's cultural and political life