Treaty of Waitangi

1840 is perhaps the most important year in New Zealand's history, a year as important as the United States' 1776. In 1840 is when the famous Treaty of Waitangi was signed. This was a treaty signed between New Zealand's British colonizers representing the British crown and many Maori chiefs representing their respective tribes. The general outcome of this treaty was that New Zealand would become an official colony of Britain and the Maori would become British subjects.

a replica of the treaty

info about New Zealand's history. English on the left, Maori on the right. The flag is "The Flag of the United Tribes."