In this TV series, Mike King explores the history of the nine treaty sheets —  copies of the Treaty of Waitangi that circulated around Aotearoa, as signatures were gathered. In this episode King follows the East Coast treaty sheet, visiting descendants of key players like chief Te Kani-ā-Takirau, evangelist Piripi Taumata-ā-Kura, and energetic missionary William Williams. King learns how the return of slaves thought dead became a turning point for both the treaty and the gospel on the East Coast. From Tūranga (Gisborne), to Tokomaru, from Te Kaha to Tolaga Bay, King follows the eastern coastline gathering stories and insights.