This is the Māori text of the Declaration of Independence, which was initially signed by 34 northern chiefs. An English translation was also made, but only the Māori version was signed. By 1839, 52 chiefs had signed the declaration. No further signatures were sought because of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840.
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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
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