Timeline: Treaty of Waitaungi

Jan 1, 1835

Declaration of Independence

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

Jan 30, 1840

Land purchases prohibited

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

Feb 6, 1840

Treaty of Waitangi signed

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

Jan 1, 1842

Māori deemed under Crown authority

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

Mar 27, 1845

War in the north

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

Mar 27, 1865

Native Land Court established

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

Mar 27, 1892

Māori parliaments

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

Feb 6, 1934

First celebration of Waitangi Day

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.

Mar 27, 1962

New Zealand Maori Council created

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

Mar 27, 1995

Treaty protests

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.