Waitangi Day 2024: 5 myths and misconceptions that confuse the Treaty debate
- Written by Paul Moon, Professor of History, Auckland University of Technology
When it comes to grappling with the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, one of the commonest responses is that it’s a matter of interpretation. It seems to be a perfectly fair reaction, except that historical interpretation generally requires adherence to rules of evidence.
It is not a licence to make any claims whatsoever about the...
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