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

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

Remain I say, remain, a father, a governor for us.

– Hōne Heke to William Hobson on the treaty

Key Cast & Crew

Mike King

Presenter

Haunui Royal

Director

Bruce Morrison

Director

Dianne Lindesay

Producer

Nevak Rogers

Associate Producer, Research

Swami Hansa

Camera