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Treaty of Waitangi cartoon

Bob Brockie captures the ambiguities and inadequacies of one of New Zealand's founding documents. It appeared in the National Business Review, 8 February 1982.

This image Appears In 2 Articles:

  • The Treaty House
    The Treaty in practice
  • Viceregal standard before 2008
    History of the Governor-General

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-314-2-003
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