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February, 1840 as Busby and Colenso have asked a number of significant Nga Puhi chiefs to converge to discuss the Treaty - but as yet, there is no Treaty. It emerges Hobson has not even begun to write it when he arrives by ship. Meanwhile, Maori leaders try to understand what exactly the British hope to achieve and what advantage there might be in making a pact with the English.
Busby, Colenso and others, take Hobson's brief and knock together the Treaty. It is then passed on to Henry Williams and his son, Edward who work on the Maori translation.
5th February and around 400 Maori Chiefs have gathered as Hobson reads out the Treaty in English, with Henry Williams translating. Hobson then throws open the floor for discussion
Chief after Chief they speak out against the Treaty in very strong terms. Until Hone Heke - Henry Williams' wild card - takes the floor.
It's 6th February and the Maori chiefs are leaving. Pompallier requests that another article be added to the Treaty ensuring his religion will not be interfered with. Hobson can see this as a way of getting the Catholic Chiefs onside and quickly suggests some appropriate wording
Hone Heke comes forward to sign, beginning the process that leads to 43 others signing - but for many and mixed motives.
The signing of the treaty is usually portrayed as a solemn occasion but few know that it emerged out of a combination of chaos, lack of preparation, humour, goodwill and mixed motives. In hindsight is can seem a miracle that the treaty was ever signed.
The February 6th 1840, mains Maori chiefs and british Crown's representatives met in Waitangi to discuss their common future.
On this day was created New Zealand: two people commits together to cooperate, to accept their difference and to live together.
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