The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement between the British Crown and Māori chiefs.

The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840, represents an agreement between representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs. The Treaty was intended to establish a legal framework for British settlement while recognizing Māori ownership of their lands and giving them the rights of British subjects.

References

• Orange, C. (2011). The Treaty of Waitangi. Bridget Williams Books.
• New Zealand History. (n.d.). The Treaty in brief. Retrieved from https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty/the-treaty-in-brief
• Waitangi Tribunal. (n.d.). The Treaty of Waitangi. Retrieved from https://waitangitribunal.govt.nz/treaty-of-waitangi/