The Treaty of Waitangi
In what year was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
1840
What is the Waitangi Tribunal?
A commission that investigates Treaty breaches
Which iwi had one of the largest claims, Wai 27?
Ngai Tahu
What does “Rangatiratanga” mean?
Chieftainship or self-determination
Name one way Treaty settlements help Māori communities today.
Funding for education, housing, or business
Who were the two main parties that signed the Treaty?
Māori chiefs and the British Crown
When was the Waitangi Tribunal established?
→ 1975
What was the main issue in the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu claim?
Land confiscation after the New Zealand Wars
What is a Treaty “claimant”?
A person or group bringing a case to the Tribunal
What is the role of the Office for Māori Crown Relations?
To maintain positive government-Māori relationships
What was the main reason the Treaty was created?
To establish British law in New Zealand while protecting Māori rights
What does the Tribunal do with its findings?
It makes recommendations to the government
The Muriwhenua Fishing Claim focused on what issue?
Māori fishing rights
Define “Kawanatanga.”
Governance (British government’s right to administer)
What is one example of a company returning land to iwi outside of a Tribunal process?
Fletchers returning land at Ihumātao
Name one reason why there were misunderstandings between Māori and the British about the Treaty.
→ Different language versions (English and Māori) had different meanings
Can the Tribunal enforce its decisions?
No, it can only make recommendations
What was one outcome of the Ngāi Tahu settlement?
Financial compensation and land returned
What is a “settlement” in a Treaty claim?
Compensation or agreement between the Crown and iwi.
How has the Tribunal influenced New Zealand law?
It has shaped laws on land, water, and indigenous rights
What are the three P’s of the Treaty?
→ Partnership, Protection, Participation
How did the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1985 change the Tribunal?
It allowed claims to be made about past Treaty breaches (back to 1840)
The Tribunal ruled that the New Zealand government had breached the Treaty in the Foreshore and Seabed issue. What was the main concern?
Māori ownership of coastal land and resources
What does “grievance” mean in the context of the Treaty?
A wrong or injustice that needs to be addressed
Why is the Waitangi Tribunal still important today?
It helps address historical injustices and Treaty obligations