The Treaty of
Waitangi is an agreement between the
Māori people and the New Zealand Government.
Māori are a tribal people indigenous to
Aotearoa New Zealand who make up approximately 16% of the total population. The Treaty was signed on the 6th of February 1840 at Waitangi in the far north of New Zealand. It was signed by
Māori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown and is a starting place of discussion for
Māori and Government.
Use our links to learn more about the Treaty and its place in both New Zealand history and modern day society.
