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DECLARATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW ZEALAND
28 October 1835
1. - We the ABSOLUTE Chieftain lines of the 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 Chiefs 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 Chiefs’ 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.
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 Chiefs',
Sovereign Maori in their own Sovereign Lands who through whakapapa linked into,
represented, and encompassed tnumerous hapu throughout the land. )
This FOUNDING DOCUMENT affirms the Independent Republic
status of the CONFEDERATED HAPU(s) of New Zealand, and the
true flag of New Zealand.
ote from Te Waka O Nga Mokopuna Ki Aotearoa:
It is purported by written English history 6 months later, (February 1840) after declaring
themselves to the world, that Maori entered into a “settlers agenda” Treaty, to establish a
partnership which would in effect 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 their people,
culture and spirituality; their treasures. The oral archival knowledge is one such art form and
treasure. Today that knowledge is alive and well, hence 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)
