A. EVENTS LEADING UP TO AND SURROUNDING THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
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This topic is divided into seven short sections outlined below. The whole version on one page can be found HERE
i. AN ILLEGAL COMPANY IS FORMED TO TRADE IN LAND
1837. An Association is formed in England to buy land in New Zealand to sell on at a profit. It is rejected by the British Parliament, but resurfaces under the name of the "New Zealand Company", sending several boats of colonists to Cook Strait.
ii. THE ACCUSERS
1839: The British Government is forced into a position of making New Zealand a British Colony, moreso for protection of Maori against unscrupulous Europeans. These Europeans stir up great opposition through accusations.
iii. THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY
30th Jan - 6th Feb 1840 - A Governor is sent to New Zealand, a treaty is translated and presented to Maori for signing, still with continuing opposition from Europeans and the Roman Bishop.
iv. THE TREATY IS TAKEN SOUTH
1840. Signatures are gained from both the North and Middle (South) Island, with opposition from the New Zealand Company's 'self appointed' Colonial Government at Wellington.
v. THE AUCKLAND AREA SELECTED BY THE CROWN FOR GOVERNMENT
1840. Captain Hobson and Henry Williams inspect the Tamaki and Waitemata areas for the Seat of Government - the beginnings of Auckland City.
vi. CORRUPTION SETS IN
1841-With systematic hostility, the supporters of the New Zealand Company attacked the Treaty of Waitangi and any protection it offered the natives to their land. They eventually gained support from the Colonial Office and horrifying instructions were issued to the Governor of New Zealand.
vii. HENRY WILLIAMS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE TREATY
1847. Archdeacon Henry Williams gives his understanding of the Treaty of 1840 as given to the Maori of New Zealand.
TREATY TEXTS THE LITTLEWOOD DOCUMENT
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B. "THE AUTHENTIC AND GENUINE HISTORY OF THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI" |
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NARRATION OF EVENTS BY WILLIAM COLENSO. The most authentic, unbiased account. Worth reading, and comparing with section iii and vii above. Includes interesting descriptions of characters, etc.
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C. EXTRACTS PERTAINING TO NEW ZEALAND FROM THE 'HISTORY OF THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY' |
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Very good reading. There are three sections here, the first begining at a time some 20 years before any established and welcome mission came to New Zealand, mentions some of the earlier Maori that visited overseas in pre-missionary times. It covers the genuineness of the Treaty, and then turmoil caused by the intention to 'change the rules', Maori 'movements' and touches on the wars.
Part 1 from Vol 1. 1786. Samuel Marsden - his opposition from authority and traders - meeting first Maori. Civilization or Gospel? Ruatara, Hongi, Samuel Lee, Henry and William Williams, etc.
Part 2 from Vol 1. Advent of Colonists - Annexation of New Zealand - Bishop Selwyn, his travels and trials - Treaty - Colonial Encroachment and Maori Discontent - Governors Fitzroy and Grey - The Missionary Lands Question - Grey's Secret Despatch - The Maori Bible.
Extracts from Vol 2. Maori Religious freedom threatened - Grog shops - Land disputes - The King movement - Taranaki War - Waitara - Sir George Grey - Pai-Marire - Volkner murder - Henare Taratoa - Hipango - Wiremu Tamihana, etc. Death of Archdeacon H. Williams - Bishop Selwyn's Farewell
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D. TRAILS THROUGH THE NEW ZEALAND COUNTRYSIDE
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MANUKAU TO PAIHIA 1842
By canoe and foot. An Interesting contrast for those familiar with the present day Auckland landscape.
NAPIER TO THAMES ON FOOT, 1884
Includes description of Pink and White Terraces, Wairakei etc.
HAWKE'S BAY COASTAL LOWLANDS
No portion of New Zealand has changed in configuration and appearance as much in the last 150 years as has this area.
LANDING AT CASTLE POINT, 1843
10 persons and a dog in a rowboat chance upon 'Deliverance Cove' during a storm.
SKETCHES BY WILLIAM COLENSO
Sketches of Gisborne, Tokomaru Bay and Tauranga.
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E.VARIOUS SHORT ARTICLES From Cannibals to Gods. |
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Several Chapters from Christianity Amongst the New Zealanders - Hongi - Temorenga - Colenso's early printing - utu - warfare - matiu - colonialism- some early farm produce details - the Maori 'wh'
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