The Treaty of Waitangi: a talk by Maori lawyer Moana Jackson

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Contents — Part one: An outline of what a Treaty is in terms of the Law — Part two: The historical context of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi: Background — The Treaty of Waitangi: its contents — Part three: Three periods of New Zealand history and the Treaty of Waitangi — 1840-1847 The acceptance period — 1847-1875 – The rejection period — Case one – 1877 Wi Parata vs Bishop of Wellington — 1880 Maori prisoners Act — 1875 to now – redefinition period.