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… 1814–40 Samuel Marsden, chaplain of the penal settlement at New South Wales, had been … go and live among the Maoris, to teach them the simple arts of life and so prepare them for the Gospel. William Hall, a … members persuaded chiefs throughout the country to sign the Treaty of Waitangi. From 1840 to 1856 missionary influence …
… (1810?–50). Ngapuhi chief. A new biography of Heke Pokai, Hone Wiremu appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Hone Heke was the son … one of the first and most influential chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, he was annoyed to find that his revenue …
… (1782–1867). Pioneer missionary. A new biography of Williams, Henry appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Henry Williams, … influence with the Maoris in persuading them to sign the Treaty of Waitangi. New Zealand having thus become a British …
… days, Maori politics have been dominated by the necessity of making terms with the European world and way of life. Although traditional tribal differences and the … Many Maoris believe that Europeans have broken the Treaty of Waitangi by their constant pressure to alienate …
… Pioneer Otago whaler, farmer, and merchant. A new biography of Jones, John appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. John Jones was born in Sydney in early 1809, the son of Thomas Jones, a “settler” of New South Wales. Jones was …
… (1821–95). Politician and Judge. A new biography of Richmond, Christopher William appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Christopher William … the Maoris were not entitled to their unoccupied lands, a Waitangi Treaty provision which the British Government had …
… Adaptation to the New Environment The primitive shelters of the first European immigrants to New Zealand express the … this elegant period are the Stone Store, Kerikeri (1833); Treaty House, Waitangi, designed by one of the most polished Australian …
… (1798–1875) Missionary and public servant. A new biography of Clarke, George appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. Born in England, the son of a carpenter of Norwich, Clarke was apprenticed to a …
… ( c. 1768–1849). War chief of the Ngati Toa. A new biography of Te Rauparaha appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand … 1840 Te Rauparaha and other Wellington chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi They did not, however, interpret their …
… meteorologist, Colonial Governor. A new biography of FitzRoy, Robert appears in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography on this site. FitzRoy was born on 5 … to buy land and of Maoris to sell it. By the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi land could not be bought directly from …