Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 11, 2017 17:05:08 GMT 12
NZ HISTORY REVISED: 9. MAORI DISAGREEMENT ABOUT A KING
Maori benefited from 1840, but problems remained
Around 1840 Maori across the country began the adjustment to the new culture and the new form of government, with peace agreements among previously warring tribes and resettlement of deserted lands, freedom for slaves and economic development.
They were growing crops, trading and shipping.
However, differences remained. While many Maori wanted law and order under the new system, others wanted a separate law or a return to old divided tribal ways.
Some became dissatisfied when the promised stability was not provided by the over-cautious colonial government, as arguments among Maori were often violent yet not policed.
Would a Maori king bring stability?
It was thought that a Maori king could bring control and settle disputes.
Others supported the idea of a king for very different reasons, either to prevent land sales or as a separate power from colonial government.
There was opposition to these ideas. Many wished to sell their land, a right that was promised by Article Two of the Treaty. Many recognised that a separate king would be a clear challenge to the reigning Queen, and would lead to conflict.
However, the king movement supporters believed that they were speaking for all Maori.
When a tangi in 1857 at Rangiriri provided the opportunity to set up the king, they gathered at the meeting place with their new flag flying, confident in their position.......
Continue reading Dr John Robinson’s # 9 series published in the ‘Kapiti Independent’ here > kapitiindependentnews.net.nz/nz-history-revised-9-maori-disagreement-about-a-king/
Maori benefited from 1840, but problems remained
Around 1840 Maori across the country began the adjustment to the new culture and the new form of government, with peace agreements among previously warring tribes and resettlement of deserted lands, freedom for slaves and economic development.
They were growing crops, trading and shipping.
However, differences remained. While many Maori wanted law and order under the new system, others wanted a separate law or a return to old divided tribal ways.
Some became dissatisfied when the promised stability was not provided by the over-cautious colonial government, as arguments among Maori were often violent yet not policed.
Would a Maori king bring stability?
It was thought that a Maori king could bring control and settle disputes.
Others supported the idea of a king for very different reasons, either to prevent land sales or as a separate power from colonial government.
There was opposition to these ideas. Many wished to sell their land, a right that was promised by Article Two of the Treaty. Many recognised that a separate king would be a clear challenge to the reigning Queen, and would lead to conflict.
However, the king movement supporters believed that they were speaking for all Maori.
When a tangi in 1857 at Rangiriri provided the opportunity to set up the king, they gathered at the meeting place with their new flag flying, confident in their position.......
Continue reading Dr John Robinson’s # 9 series published in the ‘Kapiti Independent’ here > kapitiindependentnews.net.nz/nz-history-revised-9-maori-disagreement-about-a-king/