Declaration of Independence (New Zealand)

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Title

Declaration of Independence (New Zealand)

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He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga – The Declaration of Independence was signed on 28 October 1835 by 34 northern Māori chiefs. The document declared the independence of Nu Tirene (New Zealand) under the rule of the United Tribes of New Zealand, also called the Confederation of United Tribes.

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Article

Date created

01-12-2023

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https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/declaration-of-independence-new-zealand

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He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga / The Declaration of Independence / four articles / Nu Tirene / United Tribes of New Zealand / Confederation of United Tribes / James Busby / Waitangi / draft declaration / The Treaty of Waitangi / Bridget Williams Books / Ngapuhi / Human Rights Commission / He Tohu / making meaning / relationships with other people / cultural knowledge / communication / identity, culture, and organisation / place and environment / continuity and change

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