This is edition 2025/1 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Where is the partnership?
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- William Colenso, a meticulous botanist and translator, played a significant role in documenting botanical findings and translating religious texts into Māori and English.
- 📘 His observations at the Treaty signing of Waitangi provided a detailed and reliable European account, emphasizing property rights and land protection.
- 🤝 Despite speculation, historical records show no indication of a partnership being offered or discussed during the Treaty negotiations.
- 🗣️ Chiefs expressed concerns about governance and land ownership, with no mention or acceptance of a shared governance arrangement.
- 📜 The Treaty affirmed sovereignty under the Queen without implying any form of joint governance, as reflected in both English and Māori versions.
