James Busby, British Resident to New Zealand 1833-1840

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James Busby, British Resident to New Zealand 1833-1840

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James Busby was the British Resident in New Zealand from 5 May 1833 until the arrival of William Hobson in January 1840, when he was relieved of his official duties. Busby's role, outlined in instructions from Governor Richard Bourke, was to protect 'well-disposed settlers and traders', to prevent 'outrages' by Europeans against Māori, and to ap...

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Archives New Zealand / Archives / New Zealand / New Zealand History / Treaty of Waitangi / Tiriti O Waitangi / James Busby / Waitangi / Treaty House / Declaration of Independence / British / British Resident / United Tribes / Flags / North Island

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