Why the Declaration of Independence still matters

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Why the Declaration of Independence still matters

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As well as being the official NZ Wars commemoration date, October 28 is celebrated by Northland iwi for the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document that recognised Māori sovereignty, explains Miriama Aoake. In 1835, 34 rangatira signed He Whakaputanga o ...

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30 October 2017

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Miriama Aoake

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https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/30-10-2017/why-the-declaration-of-independence-still-matters/

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