Treaty of Waitangi

 

Word/Kupu	Definition	Picture/Pikitia
Treaty	A treaty is a formal agreement and alliance between countries.
Mana	Mana is the power of a person that possess high authority or presence. Someone respected or have dignity.
Crown	Crowns are people in charge at the time of a certain country. Usually a royal family.
Tangata Whenua	Directly translated to people of the land also known as the Maori.
Iwi	Iwi is used to call a group of people such as tribes and communities.
Colony	A country ruled by another powerful one.
Sovereignty	Having domination and power to govern itself or another country.
Governorship	A group of people that dictates what people do and create laws.
Rangatiratanga	The Maori word for sovereignty.
Kawanatanga	The direct translation of governorship. However, it means to take care of the land and the people.
Taonga	Taonga is possession such as objects, lands and language.