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1. We the ABSOLUTE Rangatira (Sovereigns in our own right) peoples of New Zealand
- from the borders of Hauraki South,
- stand with the meeting held in Waitangi in the northern region on the 28th day of October 1835,
- and declare the sovereignty of our lands.
- We declare in collective agreement that our lands are sovereign
- and will be known as the Confederation of Hapu(s) of New Zealand.
2. Is it the King’s authority here in the land of the Confederation of Hapu(s) of New Zealand?
- It is declared at our meetings that the power and authority resides with the Rangatira alone.
- We declare also that WE WILL NOT PERMIT the framing of laws by any peoples
- nor any other governmental structure to establish itself in the lands of the Confederation of Hapu(s) of
New Zealand. - We acknowledge only persons appointed by us, who are in agreement with the authority of our laws, as
declared at our meetings.
3. We the ABSOLUTE Rangatira have said
- that we will meet in Waitangi in the autumn of every year
- for the purpose of framing laws
- to ensure correct and peaceful management and procedures in international and regional trade
- to ensure safety and wellbeing through the elimination of incorrect practices
- so we as a nation have honourable, transparent trade dealings,
- and we instruct the tauiwi/newcomers to abandon their deceitful ways,
- remember there is already a system in place here in this land
- and they are instructed to come under the umbrella of the Confederation of Hapu(s) of New Zealand.
4. We have instructed the writing of an exact copy of our Declaration be sent to the King of England
- as an expression of our endearment and love, for it is he that has agreed to the FLAG we have.
- We have agreed that we will embrace and take care of the Pakeha who live alongside us and those who
are arriving here for purposes of trade. - We therefore instruct the King of England to remain in place as a Guardian, during the early stages of
our new growth, - lest anyone attempt to ascend our sovereignty.
5. This is agreed to and declared by us on this day 28th October 1835, in the presence of King William IV of
England’s representative.
ADDENDUM
We the Absolute Chiefs from the Wiripuke Authority, and other areas, and including any others who may
choose to join the Confederation at a later time; who for whatever reason did not attend the meeting (28
October 1835): absolutely agree in unison to the Declaration of our Sovereignty of New Zealand.
(The last name 'Te Wero Wero' was added 22 July 1839 making a total of 52 individual Rangatira/
Sovereign Maori in their own Sovereign Lands who through whakapapa linked into, represented, and
encompassed numerous hapu throughout the land.)
This FOUNDING DOCUMENT requiring no-one's approval affirms the
Independent Republic status of the CONFEDERATED HAPU(s) of New
Zealand, and the TRUE FLAG of New Zealand which therein cements the
obligations and expectations previously agreed to and understood by
sovereign Maori and the English monarchy.
Note from Te Waka O Nga Mokopuna Ki Aotearoa:
- The Declaration is Sovereigns' to Sovereign so can only be broken by either Sovereign/s.
- Maori have never broken, revoked or repealed their country's Founding Document. To do so would take
away the promised protections and trading privileges established with England.
- For the English Crown to break the agreement would leave it obligated to remove all persons of non-
Maori descent from these sovereign shores.
- Initiated by Maori with the precedent set, the Declaration remains a 'living document' which can have
signatures added at any time
It is purported by written English history 6 months later, (February 1840) after being so specific in their
Declaration to the world, that these sovereign-conscious indigenous people entered into a “settlers agenda”
Treaty, to establish a partnership which would violate every fibre of their being, culture and Law/Lore.
The deliberate suppression of the Maori language which holds the oral history implicit in its very structure,
followed by the imposed English based education system, political vehicle and legislative machinery
consolidated the deception for the nation and the world.
Fortunately, it was normal practice in Maori society to look far into the future. Specific children were trained
by elders in the various art forms that would ensure preservation of the people, culture and spirituality; their
treasures. The oral archival knowledge is one such art form and treasure. Today that knowledge is alive and
well. You have the opportunity to make an informed judgment.
A future built on a foundation of deception and abuse of another family of the human race is NOT
ACCEPTABLE for the descendants/mokopuna of Maori and the lands they were given guardianship over, or
for those who choose to live with Maori and whom Maori have pledged to take care of in those lands.
Should you wish to avail yourself of Truth and/or be instrumental in ensuring the wellbeing of a people and
nation you may learn more and contact us at twonmka@yahoo.com
(Paua dividers complements of www.maori.org.nz)
| (Official translation by the Authorised Representative, specifically trained in the ancient oral archival knowledge, and kaitiaki/guardian on behalf of the Recipients’ of the Late Queen Victoria’s 'Letter of Request' 1858) |
| The waka embracing ALL mokopuna descendants of Aotearoa |
DECLARATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW ZEALAND
28 October 1835
28 October 1835