In 1975, a namesake tribunal, composed of both the Pakeha and the people affected by it, was created to address claims arising from this treaty. In addition to the Bay of Islands copy, eight other copies were circulated to gain additional signatures. Signed by William Hobson as representative of the British crown, the anniversary of its signing is 
In 1975, a namesake tribunal, composed of both the Pakeha and the people affected by it, was created to address claims arising from this treaty. In addition to the Bay of Islands copy, eight other copies were circulated to gain additional signatures. Signed by William Hobson as representative of the British crown, the anniversary of its signing is recognized as national holiday in the country in which it was signed. Initially intended to give the U.K. sovereignty over a group of islands in the South Pacific, it ostensibly protected the property rights of the native Maori. For 10 points, name this 1840 treaty, a founding document of modern New Zealand.
In 1975, a namesake tribunal, composed of both the Pakeha and the people affected by it, was created to address claims arising from this treaty.
Treaty of Waitangi