A. EVENTS LEADING UP TO AND SURROUNDING THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
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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, but moreso for protection of the Maori against certain unscrupulous Europeans, who stir up much opposition and 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.
"THE AUTHENTIC AND GENUINE HISTORY OF THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI"
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.
TREATY TEXTS
Texts of the Treaty of Waitangi in both the English and Maori language.
THE LITTLEWOOD DOCUMENT
Understood to be the final draft of the Treaty. |
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B. MUSKETS, UTU AND CANNIBALISM
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i. TEMORENGA AND WARFARE
C. 1805. Once noticing that great power could be gained over other tribes by the use of muskets, Temorenga wastes no time on trading in goods for firearms, and proceeds to take vengeance for the death of his niece.
ii. HONGI'S EXPEDITION
1820. After the success had by Temorenga in using guns with a war party, Hongi is inspired to travel to England and obtain more. He returns wreaking fearful devastation
iii. CANNIBALISM AND OTHER HORRID EVENTS.
1821. "The natives generally speak of it with horror and disgust, yet they expect that this will be their own fate in the end, as it has been with their forefathers and friends."
UTU - AN EYE FOR AN EYE.
1827. Revenge! - "The earliest precept instilled into the child is 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth', whose eye, or whose tooth, does not very much matter." |
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C. COLONIALISM - LAND WARS - THE FIRST PRINTER, ETC.
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COLONIALISM
A brief note on the origin and nature of Colonialism.
THE CAUSES OF MANY LAND WARS
Circumstances involving origins of disputes in land, and land values prior to and after the Treaty.
WILLIAM COLENSO AND THE FIRST BOOK PRINTED
A brief outline of William Colenso's early days, arrival in New Zealand and printing the first book.
THE CHARACTER OF HENRY WILLIAMS
By Hugh Carleton. On one of New Zealand's most rejected and yet most Godly of men.
A KIND OF CIVILIZATION IS FORCED UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAORI
An interesting extract showing a clear distinction between Civilization and Christianity, and also outlining the reason of how Maori began leaving the protection of fortified Pa.
QUESTIONS ON WAITANGI DAY ETC.
Often asked questions, answered in sequence, consistant with events within these pages |
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D. ON CHRISTIANITY, ROMANISM AND GODS
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A TRAIL OF RELIGION, POLITICS AND GODS.
An overview of the Roman Empire's political and religious invasion of New Zealand, and touching on the origin of gods.
TOHITAPU AND A TOUCH OF MAKUTU
1824. Tohitapu was a tohunga [priest] who was skilled in the art of makutu [bewitchment]. This extract tells of how he loses his powers in a Spiritual confrontation.
MATIU AND THE PRIEST
1841. The simplicity of a believer wins out against the religiously educated.
AN INCREASE IN CHRISTIANITY, BUT OPPOSITION FROM ROME
1840. Following the establishment of the government, a great interest was taken in Christianity, but again the 'popish priests' were working with redoubled vigour, 'buying' and enticing those that would listen to their ways.
CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE NEW ZEALANDERS
1808 +. Several chapters from the book 'Christianity Among The New Zealanders. |
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E. TRAILS THROUGH THE NEW ZEALAND COUNTRYSIDE
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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.
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.
SKETCHES BY WILLIAM COLENSO
Sketches of Gisborne, Tokomaru Bay and Tauranga. |
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F. MISCELLANEOUS
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VARIOUS
Comments on some topics regularly searched on this site
Sovereignty
Celts and Vikings in New Zealand pre Maori?
Should I get involved with the Treaty?
Some extracts re farming, primary produce and some early (pre 1900) property appraisals.
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