Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi

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The Treaty of Waitangi Tiriti o Waitangi

The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document. Like all treaties, it is an exchange of promises. This website sets out to give a concise account of the Treaty of Waitangi itself and the issues surrounding it, which generally are not well understood. From the New Zealand Government Treaty of Waitangi Information Programme.

Tiriti o Waitangi The Treaty of Waitangi

In Te Reo. From the New Zealand Government Treaty of Waitangi Information Programme.

1835 Declaration of Independence of the Northern Chiefs

From Archives New Zealand

Declaration of Independence He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni

This is an international declaration signed on 28 October 1835 which recognises the sovereignty of the Independent Tribes of New Zealand. It was the forerunner of the Treaty of Waitangi and has a flag to symbolise tribal rights to trade as independent nations. Presented by Waitangi Associates

Fact Sheets Treaty of Waitangi

Introduction and background to the Treaty, from Christchurch City Libraries.

Kurahaupo Ki Te Waipounamu Trust

"Kurahaupo has been formed by Ngati Apa, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane for the purpose of securing a comprehensive Treaty of Waitangi settlement for our people."

Mana i Waitangi Human rights & the Treaty of Waitangi

from the Human Rights Commission.

Office of Treaty Settlements Te Tari Whakatau Take e pa ana Ki te Tiriti o Waitangi

The Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS) negotiates, on behalf of the Crown, settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Maori claimant groups.

Te Kerēme - a selective index to the Ngāi Tahu claim.

provides volume and page number references to material from the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board Claim before the Waitangi Tribunal. Material indexed includes: iwi, hapū, marae, individual people, organisations, places and events.

Te Manutukutuku - Waitangi Tribunal publication

Free bi-monthly publication. Contains information about recent hearings, the claims process, Tribunal publications, new claims registered, the hearing schedule and new staff appointments.

Te Ohu Kai Moana Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission

Set up in 1992 to replace the Māori Fisheries Commission, established in 1989 to hold fisheries assets returned to Māori by the Crown, and to arrange for their eventual distribution.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Māori language site from the State Services Commission.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Mai i Neherā ki tēnei Rā

The Treaty of Waitangi

Facsimile of the treaty from Archives New Zealand

The Treaty of Waitangi @ Radio New Zealand Te Tiriti o Waitangi

A collection of audio which explores the history of the Treaty of Waitangi. All the material is drawn from the Sound Archives /Ngā Taonga Kōrero collection. It includes interviews, lectures, news coverage, features and documentaries, together with actuality of related events, such as the Waitangi Day Commemorations.

The Treaty of Waitangi Past and Present

Resource kit from the Waitangi Tribunal - Te Ropu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi looks at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and places it within the context of New Zealand society at that time. It also examines what the Treaty means today. The kit was written for primary-school pupils, fitting within the social studies curriculum, but will be useful for all Maori language students.

Waitangi Day: A History

This exhibition provides a brief history of how Waitangi Day has been commemorated since Governor-General Bledisloe gifted the treaty house and grounds to the nation in 1932. From nzhistory.net

Waitangi Tribunal Te Ropu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi

Established by the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975. It is a permanent commission of inquiry and consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Māori Affairs. The Tribunal's role is to make recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to the practical application of the Treaty and to determine whether certain matters are inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty.

Waitangi Tribunal Reports database

Whats new on the OTS website

Recent developments in Treaty negotiations and implementations of settlements