The Treaty of Waitangi — everything you need to know
The Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi Ross Calman Highly topical addition to The NZ Series spans the past, present and future implications of the Treaty of Waitangi. With The Treaty of Waitangi headlining political news in recent months, understanding its meaning and history has never been more important. In this engaging addition to The NZ Series, author and editor Ross Calman demystifies Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and unravels its complexities — offering a fresh, well-rounded perspective. Opening by exploring the context for the treaty’s drafting, Calman tracks its signing around the country, and then delves deep into the text and translation that caused so much contention in the following years.