Did Britian rule New Zeland through direct control?

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The Treaty of Waitangi (Feb. 6, 1840) between the British and several Maori tribes promised to protect Maori land if the Maoris recognized British rule. Encroachment on the land by British settlers was relentless, however, and skirmishes between the two groups intensified.





http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107834.h鈥?/a>


http://www.infoweb.co.nz/new-zealand-nz





New Zealand鈥檚 Founding Document


Signed in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the British Crown and Maori. It established British law in New Zealand, while at the same time guaranteeing Maori authority over their land and culture. The Treaty is considered one of New Zealand鈥檚 founding documents.





Declaration of Independence





After Captain Cook鈥檚 exploration of New Zealand in the late 18th century, an increasing number of settlers came to New Zealand. By 1839, there were an estimated 2,000 Pakeha (Europeans) living in New Zealand. In 1833, after increasing lawlessness amongst traders and settlers, the British government appointed James Busby as British Resident to protect British trading interests and counter the growing lawlessness.





http://www.gov-gen.govt.nz/aboutnz/treat鈥?/a>

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