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Waitangi, Treaty of (Feb. 6, 1840), a pact between some Maori tribes of New Zealand and the British Governor William Hobson. The treaty protected Maori land interests in exchange for recognition of British sovereignty. Infractions by the settlers' government led to tensions and eventually war. Waitangi Day (Feb. 6) is New Zealand's national birthday.

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Waitangi Day

Similarly, in 1924, Ratana and a large delegation of Maoris travelled to London to protest New Zealand's breach of the Treaty of Waitangi and petitioned King George for redress.

Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation by Ruffin, Fayth A. / UN Chronicle

Concerning the return of land, we commence with a brief statement of the historical context, followed by a discussion of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, which initiated a process of restitution, and its 1985 amendment, which greatly expanded the scope of potential claims against the government.

Restitution of land to New Zealand Maori: the role of social structure by Strong, Ann Louise / Pacific Affairs

Maori grievances date back to the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Queen Victoria and Maori.

Getting the government to say sorry: the government of New Zealand ... by Lean, Mary / For A Change

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Waitangi, Treaty of (redirected from Treaty of Waitangi)

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