The Treaty Of Waitangi

Today we were learning about the treaty of Waitangi. I looked at the timeline of things happening and what the conditions of the treaty were. I also learned about the wars that took place and why they happened. 

Why is the treaty so important -  The treaty is important to New Zealand because it accepts that Māori iwi (tribes) have the right to organize themselves, protect their way of life and to control the resources they own. It also states that Maori will have the same rights as the British and the queen would protect them.