(b) Describe issues, events and actions that 'pulled' the British Crown into New Zealand 1830 - 1840. Evaluate the motives of Maori and Pakeha in signing of the treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The British granted New Zealand independence in 1935 but by 1940 it had become obvious that Britain needed to take control of New Zealand, this greater form of control was to come in the treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The motives behind the signing of the treaty vary …
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… getting Britain to consider a full treaty. Suggesting they would hav been happy with a lesser treaty but Hobson went the "Whole Hog". So as you can see many factors lead to a change in British views from when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1935 to when the Treaty was signed five years later. The motives of Maori and Pakeha signing the treaty clashed in some instances whereas in other they aligned harmoniously