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Te Mana O Te Tiriti: The Living TreatyStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionThe Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, is the subject of much discussion, writing and debate. Europeans are often surprised by the interest. Maori are not surprised because for them this has always been a living treaty that documents the rights agreed last century. This book documents the main events and thinking that lead to and beyond the Treaty of Waitangi. Author descriptionRuth Naumann is an experienced Social Studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications. Table of contentsCONTENTS: Two different ways of living Goblins and savages European and Maori law systems Land - Te whenua The invitation of 1831 The first flag Declaration of Independence Why have a treaty? The two versions of the treaty The moving tides Heke chops down the flagpole Te Kingitanga The fire in the fern The treaty after the wars The Parihaka story 150 years of European laws A listening post Recognising differences The treaty and myths The living treaty |