Lost in Translation 2 - Te Tiriti o Waitangi (episode two)

Episode two of comedian Mike King’s acclaimed Treaty of Waitangi series sees King starting at the beginning: in the Bay of Islands, he explores the background to the treaty's original signing, from the debaucherous colonial town of Russell to Governor Busby’s Declaration of Independence, and William Hobson’s drafting (and controversial translation) of the treaty. King talks to historians and signatory descendants. Constitutional lawyer Moana Jackson, author Jenny Haworth and MP Hone Harawira offer their takes on the Treaty's birth, and its reception by Māori during this pivotal time in NZ history.

He iwi tahi tātou.

– William Hobson to Māori, after the first day of signing at Waitangi

Key Cast & Crew

Phil Wallington

Writer

Dianne Lindesay

Writer, Producer

Bruce Morrison

Co-Director

Alexander Behse

Editor

Haunui Royal

Co-Director

Mike King

Presenter