Commentary 16 - The Waitangi Treaty
Commentary 16 - The Waitangi Treaty (written by Warren Maloney on 6th February 2023) Today in NZ they celebrate with their annual public holiday based on the 1840 Treaty between the Maoris and the British, known as the Waitangi Treaty. There are many interpretations of the catalyst for the Treaty from fear of the French, to the rights of the Conquering British, to the failure to beat the Maoris in battles, to a special new approach influenced by the Protestant Missionaries. If you are interested , this is worth reading - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Waitangi The respect for the commitments of the Treaty has varied greatly over the last 182 years but it is fair to say that the respect is highest in NZ now and Maori Culture and Power is integral to NZ Governance. I raise this thought process for another reason as OZ this year will consider a Referendum to give our First Nations people a permanent and distinct Voice of Collaboration, a Voice (because of its Constitutional in