Overview of the Trail of Waitangi Pages.

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About the Trail of Waitangi Pages.

New Zealand History

All the information used in these pages surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi is intended to be faultless in its accuracy. The word 'trail' is used because the pattern of events and the nature of the people involved are easily followed or traced throughout history.

The careful reader (particularly of section 'A') will notice the effect that the conquering influence of 'Romanism' has had upon the country. This is also expressed in the political sense through the nature of 'Colonialism'. The influences of both these 'isms' we live under today. However, although these influences are the same today, it must be remembered that we are not now living back in 1840, and that those days can not be restored.

The word "Waitangi' also often conjures up thoughts of disagreement between European and Maori, or of retaliation by (some) Maori against the European for past wrongs. There is effort in these pages to show that 'racial' issues are not a valid argument, and yet, that we are also not all the same, and that any movement (ie political, religious or other) to equalise the people or to 'make them one' or the same, is so totally contrary to the harmony of nature. In reality there is no skin colour or race issue, for if those elements are taken out (or looked past), it will be seen that all would be guilty of the same thing.

Owing to the source of the material researched, the main content initially seemed one sided from the 'Williams' point of view, and though there was little or no error from that source, it was William Colenso's work on the signing of the Treaty that confirmed the whole as to accuracy.

As one reads through these pages, they will find that the issues involved today are generally no different than that of the period prior to the Treaty, and the realisation soon occurs that any concept of upholding the Treaty in the hope that it will actually solve these issues, or make things better, is absolutely futile, and that the only purpose it serves is to provide a vessel by which the same old issues or problems can be actively continued. It is a sad thing that these supposed 'issues' should be promoted or continued merely for the purpose of political or financial gain.

Excepting for the 'Trails Through the Countryside' section, all the articles tie in with the overall theme of the pages, and the reading of the pages on Colonialism or in the religious section also add to an overall picture, as they give some idea as to the nature behind certain events.

It is hoped that the spirit of what is presented encourages the reader to see past the walls of any establishment or thought that may be hindering them, and in no way should there be seen any intent towards anarchy or retaliation, for that would be contrary and only continuing the same cycle.

Happy reading