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Contents: Waitangi -- Land -- Meetings -- Resources -- Changes -- New technology -- Justice -- Events -- Social organisation -- Pakeha settlement -- The Treaty -- The signing -- Differences -- Challenges -- War -- Kingitanga -- Land again -- Raupatu -- Resistance -- Results -- Problem solving -- Waitangi Tribunal -- Treaty today -- The future Summary: Considers the importance of The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand history, describing the historical events which took place before and after it was signed, and the social and cultural changes which resulted from contact between Maori and Pakeha. Examines the developments which occurred during the 20th century in the search for social justice and human rights for the Maori, specifically with the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal. Suggested level: secondary