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The Maori and King William IV
A petition was sent from 13 northern Maori chief to King William IV,
which asked for protection from a french ship in the Bay of Island. -
James Busby
James Busby was appointed as the official "British Resident" -
The Declaration of Independence
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 stated that all sovereign power was with the chief and tribes. -
Colony in New Zealand
The British government set up a colony in New Zealand. -
William Hobson was appointed as a consul.
William Hobson was appointed as a consul. He was told to work with the Maori chief to gain sovereignty over New Zealand