class 5 - He Whakaputanga, te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi

Question 1

what is “he whakaputanga?”

Answer 1

declaration of independence of new zealand, was a document signed by maori chiefs in 1835 that proclaimed the sovereign independence of new zealand prior to the signing of ToW in 1840

Question 2

what is the legal significance of “he whakaputanga?” (4 points)

Answer 2

• it was a document that legally recognised nz’s independence as a sovereign nation under maori chiefs.
• recognised by british officials
• agreed to meet annually to pass laws
• it was acknowledgement and recognition of the independence and equal status of the rangatira who signed he whakaputanga

Question 3

whats the difference between treaty of waitangi and te tiriti o waitangi?

Answer 3

ToW - english version
T T o W - maori version

Question 4

what are the key differences between the treaty of waitangi and te tiriti o waitangi?

Answer 4

• kawangatanga is not the same as ceding sovereignty
• te tiriti speaks of sharing power, treaty speaks of transferring power