It was already acknowledged internationally that New Zealand was an independent country. Britain also agreed to the chiefs request to extend Crown protection to New Zealand. By 1837 the British Colonial Office was receiving widespread reports of New Zealand being troubled by Maori fighting. crimes by British subjects. disagreements between Maori and Pakeha and threats to lives and trade. All this was happening at a time when more British emigrants than ever before were planning to head for New Zealand. As a result. the British Government decided it was imperative to secure Maori acceptance and cooperation in establishing New Zealand as a British colony. On January 29. 1840.
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