The Treaty of Waitangi

Question 1: Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi (1400 words) Points to be covered: (a) Outline the context in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi was signed. Ensure you include the following in your discussion: When and where it was first signed Who signed the Treaty on behalf of the Crown Why the British Crown wanted a Treaty with Māori The number of Māori chiefs who signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi Why Māori signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi The key promises made in both the English and Māori versions of the document The main differences between the English and Māori version (800 words) (b) Outline your understanding of colonisation. (200 words) (c) Explain why Te Tiriti o Waitangi is relevant for you as an aspiring early childhood teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand today. (200 words)