The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand

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Question 1
A.
The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand has an important and far reaching impact on
the politics, business, economy, society and culture of the country. The Treaty of Waitangi
was first signed in 1840 between the Maori chiefs and the British Crown from the north
island of New Zealand. This is the first document which was important for the history of the
country and the political constitution. This Treaty has been a significant for framing the
political connection between the Maori population and the Government of New Zealand
which was then operated by the British. The Treaty was written at the time win the New
Zealand Company and British colonies used to act on the behalf of the large number new
Zealanders pressuring the crown for establishing a Colony in the land (Parsonson, 2017).
At this point of time the moral leaders had petitioned to the British Crown to protect
them from the attack of French forces. This Treaty was drafted to establish a British
Governor in New Zealand who will be recognising the Maori ownership of this land, their
forest and the other possessions (Parsonson, 2017). This Treaty recognised the Maori rights
as the British subjects. Moreover it was intended to ensure that win the British sovereignty
will be declared over New Zealand then the Maori people will not feel that their rights are
being ignored. However some of the Maori leaders were not supporting this idea of coming
under British rule because they were free people having natural possession of the land water
and forest of New Zealand (Hayward, 2019).
The Treaty includes a preamble and 3 articles which is written in two languages both
in English as well as in marry Dalit. The article 1 refers that all the rights and powers will be
possessed by buy the Crown. Article 2 establishes ownership of the Maori people over the
land and establish the exclusive right of pre-emption of the Crown (Hayward, 2019). The

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third article allows the moral people complete right as well as protections as the British
subjects. The Treaty of Waitangi was the way through which the British gained the sole right
of purchasing Land in the name of the government of Queen Victoria (Hayward & Wheen,
2015).
B.
The Treaty of Waitangi had two different versions as mentioned, one was for the
Maori chiefs and another were for the white New Zealanders. Some people argue that this
Treaty was different in different language especially with the regard to the question of
sovereignty. In the English text the moral leaders give the British crown all the rights and
powers of sovereignty over their land. On the other hand the moral text explains that moral
leaders give the British crown the complete government over the land (Orange, 2015). In the
second article of English text refers to the leaders and people to be collective and individual
for granting undisturbed position of their states, islands, forests, fisheries along with other
properties. Similarly in the Maori text reflects the Maoris where guaranteed with unqualified
exercise of their chieftainship over all their positions (Orange, 2015). These two
interpretations created problems and confusion.
Question 2.
Different interpretations of the Treaty of Waitangi can affect the understanding of the
two companies. Wakatu if starts business with Tropicana Inc., then there will be need for
sharing lands, van yards, orchards and water of the area as both the companies operate in the
same industry. Both Wakatu and Tropicana are famous for producing food and beverages.
Now while establishing and Alliance with Tropicana. Wakatu Corporation will be following
the Maori interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi but for being an American company
Tropicana will interpret the English version of the treaty. International trade has polarized the

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opinion of Maori people into two camps. the first are the Maori people who support
international trade because these benefit the economy of the land bit on the other hand some
clans vehement oppose the idea as this may obviate the rights of the indigenous people in
New Zealand, the human rights and the rights of the workers (Hayward & Wheen, 2015). The
two interpretation of the same Treaty can create confusion among the partners. This is
sharply related to the rights to natural resources like forests and land on behalf of the Maori
people. Therefore sharing these lands with other foreign companies can be questionable
(Rout, 2018). The understanding of rights of the labours in the foreign subsidiary will also be
a problem as the organisational culture of these two companies are completely different
therefore the problems of liberate can prevent the growth of foreign alliance in this land.
Question 3.
The Treaty of Waitangi plays an important role for forming a good business
relationship between the foreign company Tropicana and the Maori company Wakatu. This
treaty e is important because this ensures that this ensures that the pakeha and Maori will be
protected and enjoy equal rights. This Treaty recognises the ownership of Mori people on the
land by protecting their way of life. The government will meet their needs and give back
what they have taken from this people. This Treaty also made the government responsible for
addressing problems of the indigenous people. Thus this treaty empowers the Maori people in
New Zealand developing their economic situation by promoting business. Treaty of Waitangi
gives the right to own the land water and the culture which enables the individual indigenous
people fairly in case of employment opportunities.
This Treaty had influenced the business of New Zealand in various ways. For
example the organizational culture is collective dominated by the Maori world view (Orange,
2015). The main principle of the Maori organisations is substantially controlled by the Maori