Righto. Here are those key bodies of International Law I promised you. The documents that, when fully understood, can provide us all relief and Standing within Law. Foundations, defences, platforms with which to keep the ‘pirates at bay’ – those who seek to steal our wealth through taxes, rates, fines, and the multi-layers of Legislation.
Argh, now that’s an important aspect to understand right from the outset. Legislation and Law! All the same thing isn’t it? Aren’t they just different words describing essentially the same thing? Parliament make Laws, don’t they? The Judiciary uphold the Rule of Law, surely? Having never put much thought into these two words I just lumped them together really. That is until those ‘leading us’ started telling an ever growing pile of ridiculously questionable statements, better described as unsubstantiated lies.
I’ve always found it perplexing how we allow politicians to never satisfactorily answer a question. We pay their salaries don’t we? Have we paid for transparency or convoluted verbiage? They have this duplicitous ability to turn a yes/no question into circumlocution which on reflection seldom answers the query or enquiry to the slightest degree. Suitably elongated so as to have us forget the question, give up, and buy their dribble, perhaps. It is their lies of the last 3 years, in particular, that inspire the detective in me.
Yikes, I’ve become like them; the short answer is, NO! Legislation is not the same as Law. Better put, Legislation is not Law. These are different planets and this is key to appreciate as we manoeuvre forward. Parliament make Legislation, not Law. Law is an agreement of the parties. Legislation are rules of an association. You have a choice whether to belong, or not. Oh really, now thing’s are getting exciting! Right there in those last few statements reside our realisation and relief. Muse on that and in how many ways we’ve been fooled and led to believe we must do this and that; comply without question to ‘their’ rules. Don’t worry, we question everything ‘round here! I’ll let those statements sink in for now however rest assured we will definitely be back to expand on the ‘where and how’ of we can use this and other coming knowledge toward dealing with the pesky pirates among us.
So knowing legislation cannot ‘walk over’ the top of Law, especially International Law, especially our Rights, and that Law trumps the ‘rules of an association’, let’s forge ahead. In no particular order of importance, however kind of, let’s get into some key bodies of International Law…
HE WAKAPUTANGA O TE RANGATIRATANGA O NU TIRENI (1835)
Donning full detective mode it became obvious to me we needed to go back to the beginning. From whence did society as we know it today, and its governing ‘authorities’, evolve. How did we all get here? Where do ‘they’ derive their authority from? Hands up who knows what happened; what was significant about the 28th of October 1835, here in these lands commonly called ‘New Zealand’? The heading above gave it away didn’t it? However from conversations I’ve had and observations I’ve made I’d feel comfortable in saying that the majority of ‘New Zealanders’, myself previously included, have no idea what happened on that date, what that title is, and even how to pronounce those words correctly.
He wakaputanga phonetically pronounced as: Hey waa-car-poo-ta-nung-ar.
It’s only one of the most profound single page agreements ever written and ratified into internationally recognised Law! It’s only the date on which our Constitution was signed and sealed! Nothing to see here though. Nothing the masses need concern themselves with. Nothing worth celebrating or teaching in ‘New Zealand’ schools!? 🤔
He wakaputanga is ‘an agreement of the parties’ (Law); the starting point, the platform, from which everything else has legitimacy, or, for the most part, as we’ll learn, does not. This one page article of International Law was 28 years or so in the making and is so relevant, so cleverly put together, and significant to this country, and potentially the World, that I’ll write an expanded future post dedicated solely to He wakaputanga. An article so remarkable and which signals the beginning of two (2) Sovereign States agreeing to work together, you’d think it was compulsory learning in ‘New Zealand’ schools far and wide! I’ve come to learn over the last few years that things so obviously ignored, brushed aside, or belittled, are the subjects requiring attention. The content you definitely want to study, understand, and bring out into the light for all the world to see. You know you’re on the right path when those in ‘control’ don’t want you to know something.
Those I’ve spoken to, far more in the know than I, even claim that the country commonly known as ‘New Zealand’ has in fact the strongest constitution in the world. We’ll get into that in a future expanded version of the subject of constitution.
Constitution: A constitution is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed. – New Oxford American Dictionary, by way of Wikipedia.
Below is an image of the original ‘He wakaputanga’ document from 1835. Under that original document is one Hapu’s English interpretation, which is essentially the same as other interpretations I’ve read. It is important to know – ‘that which is written in the native tongue prevails in Law’, and that ‘interpretations may vary for each Hapu’, and that is rightfully so.
He wakaputanga is Law.
There is no lawful version in English.
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He wakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni 1835
cf. Proclamation of Sovereign State, Constitutional Order, Prior Right, Rule of Law, International Recognition and Peace Agreement.
Te Reo cf. English Interpretation, 28th August 2020.
[Bearing in mind the original document prevails all ways, and that interpretations may vary for each Hapu].
ARTICLE 1. [Proclamation of Sovereign State]
We the Sovereigns of the peoples of Nu Tireni cf. New Territory, down to Hauraki, being assembled at Waitangi, in the northern area, on the 28th day of October 1835, Proclaim Our Sovereignty over Our substantive Territory, which We Publish and Proclaim is Sovereign Territory, constituted as “The Congress of Hapu of New Territory.
ARTICLE 2. [Constitutional Order]
Absolute authority (Prior Right) and responsibility herein the Territories of the Congress of Nu Tireni is hereby Proclaimed to reside solely with We the Sovereigns, in Our collective capacity we will not permit any form of legislation or governance to be exercised within the said Territories of the Congress of New Territory, unless by persons appointed by Us, and acting under the authority of laws ratified by Us in Congress assembled.
ARTICLE 3. [Rule of Law]
We the Sovereigns agree to meet in Congress at Waitangi in the Autumn of each year, for the ratification of laws, for the dispensing of justice, the preserving of peace and good order, and the regulation of trade; and We invite foreign Counsels to clear their water and consult with Us as to the wellbeing of Our Territory by joining with Us The Congress of New Territory.
ARTICLE 4. [International recognition and Peace Agreement]
We also agree to send a copy of Our Proclamation to the King of England, to thank him for his acknowledgment of Our Flag. In return for the support and protection We have shown, and will continue to show, to such of His Subjects as have settled here, or come here to trade, We request that the King be Steward for Our young State, and Protector of Our Sovereignty. Agreed to unanimously on this 28th day of October 1835, in the presence of the Resident of the King of England.
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Anyone who says ‘New Zealand’ doesn’t have a constitution does not know ‘New Zealand’s’ history well enough, yet. It isn’t surprising however seeing as it isn’t taught in ‘New Zealand’ schools and politicians plead ignorance or use avoidance tactics when challenged on it over the years. He wakaputanga 1835 is Law. It is buried from view for most ‘New Zealander’s’ however it is internationally recognised and undisputed. It is from here that governing entities have legitimacy or not. We’ll get into how we can use this knowledge in a practical sense in future posts. ‘Moving right along’…
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI (1840)
Or more commonly known to most ‘New Zealander’s’ as ‘The Treaty of Waitangi’, however as we’ve learnt above, ‘the native tongue prevails in Law’. So it is more accurate, and I would say more important to refer to this body of Law by its correct title – ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’. ‘He Wakaputanga’ 1835 and ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ 1840 go hand in hand. The former sets down the lawmaking capacity of Nga Rangtira cf. Chiefs and proclaims their Sovereign Standing, while ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ expanded the Constitutional Order by granting the privilege of governance to Queen Victoria. It allows administrative governance; the ability to administration the laws ok’d by Nga Rangtira cf. Chiefs. It did not give the Crown the power to legislate over the people. It allows the one Sovereign State with the more established and organisational ability in administrative governance the capacity to do so. Abilities needed to manage a young growing country. It’s important to remember there are two separate and equal Sovereign States working together here. The Nga Rangtira cf. Chiefs had no desire to administer. Their Rights to OK Law were retained. Their Sovereignty was never ceded. Land was never sold; titles of usage were traded.
The Crown have not honoured the spirit, or the letter, of ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ and many have foisted false translations upon the people to take advantage. Truly knowing these two documents, which are internationally recognised and Stand unrefuted, can be used to bring ‘the current system to order’ through the will of an informed public. In doing so we can return to the intent so beautifully laid out by those before us and prevent our and future generations from further enslavement through debt bondage to insidious entities. Don’t get tripped up by the word ‘Native’, in the below English interpretation; we’re all native to somewhere. This model will work anywhere in the world. It awakens and empowers those people willing to exercise their Right of Self-Determination.
Below is an image of the original ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ document from 1840. Under that is one Hapu’s English interpretation of it, which is essentially the same as many other interpretations, however this is where the deception begins, which I will expand on in future posts. There are laughable* imitations abound that purport to be accurate however, again, it is important to remember, ‘that which is written in the native tongue prevails in Law’, and that ‘interpretations may vary for each Hapu’ and that is rightfully so. With a few history lessons under our belt you’ll see what I mean when I said ‘laughable’.
*Laughable: ‘so ludicrous as to be amusing’ – Oxford English Dictionary, by way of Google Search.
Te Tiriti is Law.
There is no lawful version in English.
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi of 1840
Te Reo cf. English Interpretation, 28th August 2020.
[Bearing in mind the original document prevails all ways, and that interpretations may vary for each Hapu].
PREAMBLE. [The reason for this Treaty]
I Victoria, the Queen of England, anxious to preserve the wellbeing of the Sovereigns and the Hapu cf. Tribes, of New Territory, and in My intent to protect their Sovereignty, their Territories and to uphold the Peace and Good Order, consider it Honourable to appoint an Administrator who will consult with the Native people of New Territory - and see that they are in agreeance with their Sovereigns in permitting the Queen’s Administrative Governance to be established in all places of this Nation and its Territories –taking into account the many of My Subjects already living here and others invited to come.
Therefore, I the Queen would like to put in order an Administrative Governance so that no harm will befall the Native People by Non-native people trespassing.
Hence, the Queen has willingly appointed me William Hobson a Captain in the Royal Navy to be Governor for all parts of New Territory that may now and later be granted to the Queen in perpetuity and offers to the Sovereigns of the Congress of Hapu of Nu Territory and the other Chiefs, the Articles of Agreement set out here.
ARTICLE the FIRST.
[The granting of a Privilege of Administrative Governance to Queen of England]
The Sovereigns of the Congress and all the Chiefs who may join the Congress grant in perpetuity to the Queen of England absolute Administrative Governance in their Territory.
ARTICLE the SECOND.
[Upholding the Sovereign State and administration of the land through ‘Titles of Usage’]
I the Queen of England agree to protect the Sovereigns, their Hapu and all the people of New Territory enacting their Sovereign State of their Territories, their communities and all their resources. When enacted the Sovereigns of the Congress and the other Chiefs (when joined) will trade titles of usage of their land to the Queen for fair consideration agreed to by the person owning it and by the person buying it, the latter being appointed by the Queen as her purchasing agent.
ARTICLE the THIRD.
[Protection of the Native Peoples and granting them the Rights of English]
Therefore, in order to seal this agreement of Administrative Governance by the Queen – the Queen of England will protect all the Native people of New Territory and will grant to them the same rights of the peoples of England.
(Signed) William Hobson, Consul & Lieutenant Governor
We the Sovereigns of the Congress of the Hapu of New Territory gather at Waitangi in unity with other Chiefs of Nu Tireni to see the words have the correct meaning and communicate the intent, which We so acknowledge and thus in agreeance We make Our marks. Signed by some 40 Rangatira (Chiefs).
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We hold, right here in this country, the means to bring things back into alignment with what the Law states. Law which was laid down by those far wiser than us, who foresaw and planned for a fair and just world. Enacted with these documents, having been prepared over a 28 to 33 year period.
Stay tuned – in next week’s post we’ll discuss more key bodies of International Law which together with the two above will bolster our growing knowledge and Lawful Standing. International Law with real world application. Further aiding our journey out from under those that unlawfully take the fruits of our labours.
My aim is to post weekly on a Sunday. It’s my hope you gain knowledge, understanding, and direction if you feel that is required for you. I’ll be endeavouring to roll things out in a logical-practical-usable-step-by-step process. Your comments and questions are very welcome.