The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the Māori people and the New Zealand Government.  The Māori are a tribal people indigenous to Aotearoa New Zealand.   The Treaty was signed on the 6th of February 1840 at Waitangi in the far north of New Zealand. It was signed by Māori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown and is a starting place of discussion for Māori and Government.  Immigration NZ has listed some useful links to enable you to learn more about the Treaty and its place in both New Zealand history and modern day society.
 

Ngāi Tahu are the Māori people of the southern islands of New Zealand - Te Waipounamu - the Greenstone Isle. 

New Zealand is a land of many contrasts both geographically and culturally.   Visit Ngai Tahu and learn about the MAori language, traditions, history and love for this land - Aotearoa (New Zealand) - The Land Of The Long White Cloud.

Network Waitangi Otautahi has also published The Treaty of Waitangi - Questions and Answers.

 Covering many historical and contemporary issues, this resource is for people who want to gain a basic knowledge about the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications, as well as for those who want to refresh and update their understanding .  New migrants have found this resouce very useful.  It is available free to download on www.nwo.org.nz .