Treaty reading list
Belich, J. (1986) The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian interpretation of racial conflict
Auckland: Penguin
Introduction and conclusion include analysis of why wars occurred
Calman, Ross (2014) The Treaty of Waitangi. Auckland: Libro International
The easiest-to-read introduction (high school level).
Moon, P. (2002) Te ara kī te Tiriti: the path to the Treaty of Waitangi
Auckland: David Ling
Documents British intentions leading to the formation of the Treaty
Office of Treaty Settlements
Information on the government negotiation process and settlement progress
Orange, C. (2004) An illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi. Wellington: Allen & Unwin
More detail about the periods immediately before and after signing but some current commentary
Marriot, L & Sim, D. (2014) Indicators of Inequality for Māori and Pacific People
Wellington: Victoria University
Network Waitangi. (2015) The Treaty of Waitangi – questions and answers
Answers to the most commonly asked questions
Scott, D. (1975) Ask that mountain
Auckland: Reed
The story of Parihaka
The Treaty of Waitangi; Te Tiriti o Waitangi
The government Treaty web site has lots of interesting material but avoids anything that might arouse controversy so has some gaps
Treaty Resource Centre
Activities and other resources not available elsewhere.
Waitangi Tribunal Reports
Report summaries and full Tribunal reports as well as information about the Tribunal
Walker, R.J., (2004) Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou: Struggle without End
Auckland: Penguin
A history of Aotearoa New Zealand, from creation and Polynesian migration through to the present