Treaty of Waitaungi

Declaration of Independence

Jan 1, 1835

I think that this is a good event to put in because it shows that there was still protesting pre-treaty.

Land purchases prohibited

Jan 30, 1840

I think that this is an important event to put in because it shows that maori where protecting there land from the british.

Treaty of Waitangi signed

Feb 6, 1840

This is the most important event to put in because the whole timeline is about it.

Māori deemed under Crown authority

Jan 1, 1842

I think that this is an important event because it means that the king/queen is reconising maoris as people

War in the north

Mar 27, 1845

this is a good event to put in as it shows that there was conflict at first between the maori and british.

Native Land Court established

Mar 27, 1865

This event is a good one to put is as it shows that maori where starting to take an interest in the goverment

Māori parliaments

Mar 27, 1892

This is a good event to put in because it shows that maori are starting to get interested in the New Zealand goverment so that means that they get a say in how the country is run

First celebration of Waitangi Day

Feb 6, 1934

This is an important event to put in because it was the first time people actully satrted reconsiing that waitaungi day is a special event to be celebrated.

New Zealand Maori Council created

Mar 27, 1962

I think that this is an important event because it shows that maori are starting getting involved in their community.

Treaty protests

Mar 27, 1995

I think that this is an important event because it shows that some people are still not happy about the treaty and it shows that they sre protecting there culture.

This Year Waitaungi Day

Feb 6, 2014

On waitaungi day this year many people protested for waitaungi day and there is still talk about changing the day to New Zealand day