The Treaty of Waitangi (The English version)

Kaikōrero: Ned Fletcher
Ringa Hāpai: Professor David Williams
Ned Fletcher addresses the meaning of the English text or draft of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to those who had a hand in framing it. He argues that the English and Māori texts of the Treaty reconcile. The basis of British sovereignty was the Treaty. The purpose of British intervention in New Zealand in 1840 was to establish government over British settlers, for the protection of Māori. British settlement was to be promoted only to the extent that Māori protection was not compromised. Māori tribal government and custom were to be maintained. There was to be plurality in government and law. Māori were recognised as full owners all of their lands, whether or not occupied they occupied them, according to custom.
His book on the subject can be found here: www.bwb.co.nz/...
This webinar was recorded on Saturday 26th March during the Te Tiriti-based Futures & Anti-racism 2022 online conference held 19-28 March 2022, in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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