E oho! The English text of the Treaty of Waitangi

Dr Ned Fletcher talks about his book "The English Text of the Treaty of Waitangi".
A masterful exegesis … the quality of Dr Fletcher’s research and the power of his reasoning demands attention and respect. There will be those who differ; as I have said, contestation is the Treaty’s only consistent companion. But Dr Fletcher has shifted the debate’s centre of gravity, and for that, Treaty law, history and scholarship owe him a debt of gratitude. - The Hon. Justice Sir Joe Williams (from the foreword of The English Text of the Treaty of Waitangi)
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This talk is part of our E oho! Waitangi events held at the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Māttauranga o Aotearoa. The E oho! Waitangi 2023 events aim to lay the foundation for all people living in Aotearoa by exploring key events that shaped the nation we call home. It's a series for everyone; hear amazing speakers from diverse backgrounds focussing on historical events, contemporary consequences and collective understanding. Each event entails inspiring talks and the opportunity to kōrero further afterwards.
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0:00:00 Mihi and acknowledgements
0:03:58 Historical overview of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi
0:11:56 Introduction to the English text of the Treaty of Waitangi
0:19:49 Reasons for British Intervention
0:28:03 Analysis of context
0:32:42 The ‘Wastelands’ question
0:38:49 Post-1840
0:48:52 Conclusion/Ko te whakarāpopoto
0:50:29 Pātai/Questions
0:50:29 How did you come up with the title for the book?
0:54:22 Was the treaty a regular dinner conversation in your house?
0:56:21 What surprised you the most during your research?
0:59:34 Why wasn't the way land would be resold to settlers explained to the chiefs?
1:03:45 Is it fair to blame the New Zealand Company and commercial interests for our current state of discord?
1:05:43 Can you talk about the spheres in which British law would apply, the spheres in which Māori law would apply, and the permeability between those two?
1:09:36 How does the Magna Carta come in there when we look at the Treaty, when we're supposed to be giving everybody human rights?