Question 1: Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi (1400 words)
Points to be covered:
(a) Outline the context in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi was signed.
Ensure you include the following in your discussion:
When and where it was first signed
Who signed the Treaty on behalf of the Crown
Why the British Crown wanted a Treaty with Maori
The number of Maori chiefs who signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi
Why Maori signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi
The key promises made in both the English and Maori versions of the document
The main differences between the English and Maori version
(800 words)
(b) Outline your understanding of colonisation. (200 words)
(c) Explain why Te Tiriti o Waitangi is relevant for you as an aspiring early childhood teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand today. (200 words)
