The English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi: Group of answer choices 1.Are significantly different in meaning. 2.Do not have equal status under international law. 3.Carry slightly different meanings, the differences being of no consequence. 4.Are identical.
Question
The English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi: Group of answer choices
1.Are significantly different in meaning.
2.Do not have equal status under international law.
3.Carry slightly different meanings, the differences being of no consequence.
4.Are identical.
Solution
The English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi:
1.Are significantly different in meaning.
The English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi are not identical and carry different meanings. The differences have been a source of dispute and controversy since the Treaty was first signed in 1840. The most significant difference is in the interpretation of sovereignty. In the English version, Māori chiefs cede sovereignty to the British Crown. However, in the Māori version, they cede 'kawanatanga' (governance), which implies a lesser degree of power transfer, while retaining 'tino rangatiratanga' (absolute chieftainship) over their lands, villages and all their treasures.
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