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The Maori chiefs and king William
A petition was sent from 13 northern Maori chiefs to king William IV, which asked for protection from french ship in the bay of Islands. -
James busby residents
James busby was appointed as the official British Resident -
The Declaration of independence
He wakaputanga o te rangatiratanga o nu tirene)was created by James busby. this was done without the permission of the british government. this document was stated that all sovering power was with the chiefs and tribes.