The Treaty was a Scam

There were two treaties. The English version, and the Maori version. Both were similar but yet not the same. They created four copies and took it round

Article 1

For the English version, the main point from article 1 was that the British would have complete control over the people and land.
In the Maori version in article 1, the main point was that the British had complete control over the land, but the Maori chiefs still had control of their tribes.
In the Maori version they believed that the English would have control over the lands but they Maori chiefs could still control their people/tribe. Whereas in the English version they had complete control over the people and land. This could cause conflict because they agreed to the Maori version, not the British version.
The Maori were not happy that they had no control over their people.

Article 2

For the English version, it guaranteed the Maori's possession of their land, properties, fisheries. And that the Maori could only sell their land to the British.
The Maori version guaranteed that the Maori would have full control of their lands, villages, culture, and language. And that they have to first offer the land to the British if the British crown did not agree with the price the Maori could then it could then be sold to someone else.

The British promised the Maori control of their land and properties. But the Maori version stated that they would have possession of their culture, language and properties.
Since the British went by the English version, the Maori had no control or possession of their culture or language. And the Maori thought that they could sell to other people if they offered the land to the crown first, but of course, that was not stated in the English version.

Article 3

In the English version, the main point was that the Maori have the same rights as British subjects.
In the Maori version, the main point was that the British would protect Maori and that the Maori would have the same rights as British subjects.
The Maori thought that the British would protect Maori, but as stated in the English version of the treaty it was not stated.
The Maori were given their rights but not protection.