"The Treaty of Waitangi" is the founding document of New Zealand, a subject of endless discussion and controversy, and is at the centre of many of this nation's major events, including the annual Waitangi Day celebrations and protests. Yet many New Zealanders lack the basic information on the details about the Treaty.
Ross Calman (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Kāi Tahu) is a highly respected author and editor; his works include the revised Reed Book of Māori Mythology and Reed Book of Māori Exploration, along with several MāoriEnglish dictionaries. Ross lives in Wellington with his wife and two children.