Story: Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi – ngā mātāpono o te Tiriti o Waitangi

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975

The earliest official use of the phrase ‘the principles of the Treaty’ was in the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975. This act set up the Waitangi Tribunal.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Reference: New Zealand Statutes, 1975, pp. 825-833

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How to cite this page:

Janine Hayward, 'Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi – ngā mātāpono o te Tiriti o Waitangi - What are the treaty principles?', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/document/32942/treaty-of-waitangi-act-1975 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Janine Hayward, published 20 Jun 2012, reviewed & revised 16 Jan 2023 with assistance from Janine Hayward