Waitangi

What is the name of the document that has been at the centre of countless protests in New Zealand since 1841?

• The Treaty of Waitangi

• The New Zealand Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Who are the two main groups bound by the Treaty of Waitangi?

• Tangata whenua and Tangata tiriti

• Māoris and British settlers

• Māori tribes and European settlers

• Māori chiefs and British Crown

When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?

• 1st of January, 1900

• 15th of March, 1865

• 6th of February, 1840

• 5th of December, 2023

How many articles were there in the Treaty of Waitangi?

• Seven

• Three

• Ten

• Five

What was the major contributing factor to the socioeconomic challenges faced by many Māori today?

• Discrimination in the workplace

• Lack of healthcare

• Dispossession and displacement from their lands

• Lack of education

What event in 1881 is considered one of the most shameful acts in New Zealand's history?

• The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi

• The nonviolent Māori settlement of Parihaka

• The arrival of European settlers

• The New Zealand Wars

Who proposed the Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand?

• Tiopira McDowall

• David Seymour

• Winston Peters

• Margaret Mutu

What was the main criticism of the Treaty Principles Bill?

• Incompatibility with British law

• Too many claims being allowed through

• Divisiveness among New Zealanders

• Lack of consultation with Māori

Which political party wants a referendum on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi?

• ACT party

• New Zealand First

• National party

• Te Pāti Māori

What is the main argument against holding a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi?

• Ongoing dialogue, consultation, and negotiation are needed

• The treaty is a foundational document

• The government has the right to govern all New Zealanders

• The principles have never been properly defined