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The Ngai Tahu Deeds: A Window on New Zealand HistoryDiscover a significant piece of New Zealand history with 'The Ngai Tahu Deeds: A Window on New Zealand History' by Harry C. Evison. This comprehensive 320 page volume, published by Canterbury University Press, delves into the colonial history of New Zealand, focusing on the ten Ngai Tahu deeds through which the Crown acquired M? ori title to the southern half of New Zealand between 1844 and 1864. This book is a crucial resource for anyone interested
Discover a significant piece of New Zealand history with 'The Ngai Tahu Deeds: A Window on New Zealand History' by Harry C. Evison. This comprehensive 320-page volume, published by Canterbury University Press, delves into the colonial history of New Zealand, focusing on the ten Ngai Tahu deeds through which the Crown acquired M?ori title to the southern half of New Zealand between 1844 and 1864. This book is a crucial resource for anyone interested in M?ori rights, historical land treaties, and the social fabric of New Zealand's past.The Ngai Tahu Deeds offers a unique perspective through handsome color reproductions of the original deeds and their plans, presented here for the first time. Evison spent extensive time in the Crown deeds archive, compiling transcripts and insightful commentaries that encourage readers to critically evaluate these essential historical documents. This book includes sixteen chapters that articulate a fresh narrative surrounding key figures and events from this period, presented in the award-winning, accessible style that Evison is celebrated for.
Gain insights into critical topics such as M?ori aboriginal title, the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi, the Wakefield scheme, and the M?ori policies of Governor Grey, all of which challenge widely-held notions of New Zealand's history. The narratives are enriched with original manuscripts from private letters, Native Land Court minutes, and royal commission testimonies, allowing the M?ori voice to be heard alongside official perspectives. 'The Ngai Tahu Deeds' is not just a book—it's a manifesto for historical inquiry, demonstrating the value of primary sources in uncovering truths about the past.
Today, enhance your understanding of New Zealand's complex heritage with this essential historical text, which is available in stock in NZ—no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Plus, we are happy to combine shipping for your convenience.
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Pages: 320
Author: Harry C. Evison Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 15-03-2006
Harry Evison re-examines New Zealand colonial history in the light of a number of original documents, particularly the ten Ngai Tahu deeds by which the Crown acquired Maori title to the southern half of New Zealand from 1844 to 1864.
A unique feature of the book is its handsome colour reproductions of these deeds and their plans, published here for the first time.
During intensive research in the Crown deeds archive, the author compiled transcripts and commentaries on the Ngai Tahu deeds and associated documents, which are included here to encourage readers to examine the images and make their own conclusions.
Sixteen chapters of text provide a fresh account of the period and the key people involved. They are written in the uncluttered style that won the author the 1994 New Zealand Book Award for Non-fiction for Te Wai Pounamu: The Greenstone Island.
Chapters on Maori aboriginal title and the impact of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Wakefield scheme, and the Maori policies of Governor Grey, challenge some popular assumptions about New Zealand history.
Besides the deeds documents, the author draws on original manuscripts such as private and official letters and journals, Native Land Court minutes, and royal commission testimonies. Thus the Maori voice is heard alongside the official voice.
The Ngai Tahu Deeds is intended as a manifesto for the scientific method, demonstrating the use of original primary sources to find out what probably happened in history
First published March 2006.
320 pages
290 x 210 mm
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Great, durable bone
My dog loves this bone! It’s super durable and has lasted a few months. Keeps my golden busy! Definitely will buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best long-lasting dog chew
If you want something to occupy your dog that's harmless, this is the one. He doesn't have to chase it, so it doesn't get lost under the cabinets, and he's been chewing it for hours and barely made a mark on it. When he's chewing on this, he's not whining or asking to sit on my lap, and he can stay nearby as he enjoys this toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Not perfect for every dog, but still worth a shot
I bought the bacon-flavored Benebone with high hopes after reading the reviews. Our 45lb mutt loves to chew on bones (and thankfully that's ALL she loves to chew on!) but we've had trouble finding anything that she can't destroy in one sitting. We've heard that antlers are the longest lasting but can be damaging to the dog's teeth, so we wanted to try something with a little less potential for disaster.
The Benebone wishbone fared okay. I do have to say that she loved the bone, as did our 14lb schnoodle. The first day she had it, they took turns gnawing on it for hours. Unfortunately, the large one's jaws are quite strong, and so by the end of day 1 there were some pretty significant teething marks on each of the ends, and it was starting to look pretty gnarly. I put it up for a little bit, but they've had other nylon bones that looked worse so I gave it back to them the next day.
On day 2, the little one was chewing on it so vigorously (and I think the bone was gnarly enough) that her gums started bleeding. I noticed the blood on the bone so I took it away again.
On day 3, I gave the bone back to the large one to chew on. It wasn't too long, though, until I was hearing some pretty loud snaps and I found that the large pup was actually starting to get larger pieces off of the ends of the wishbone. This had me worried, so I threw the wishbone away.
Relative to other chew toys that the large one likes (she'll only chew on bones and edibles, for some reason - nothing with any sort of rubbery material), this did actually have a decent life span, but we're still looking for something better.
I give the product 3 stars because the dogs clearly loved the bone, and I'm sure that it's perfect for some dogs. For example, if it was just our schnoodle chewing on it, it would have lasted much longer and I would probably be posting a 5-star review here. In the end, though, we did buy the wishbone for the larger dog, and it failed to hold up for her - for the price, I would have wanted something that lasts longer - hence the two star deduction.
UPDATE 8/10/2014:
Not long after I posted this review, Benebone contacted me in the comments to offer a refund and hinted at the potential for a larger bone sometime in the future. I sent in our order number and they processed the refund quickly. I've added back an extra star, because Benebone's stellar customer service has made the product worth the try. I would definitely do business with Benebone again, and I'm looking forward to trying (or rather, having my pup try) a larger version of the bone if/when it surfaces!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2014
★★★★★ 5
I Import These to Mexico That's How Good They Are
I have purchased this bone at least 10 times and will keep buying it indefinitely. I have 8 rescue dogs, all extreme chewers , we're talking dogs that destroy absolutely everything. This is the only bone I've found that holds their interest and keeps them coming back for more. I've tried every type of bone on the market. This one wins!
My dogs range from 5 lbs to 100 lbs and every single one of them is equally obsessed. I now order 5 at a time because I know they'll all be used. The price point is excellent for what you get, and after constant use across 8 dogs, I haven't noticed any negative effects on their health or teeth.
I love these so much that I actually import them to Mexico, that should tell you everything. Every time someone visits and sees how occupied and happy my dogs are, they immediately ask where they can get them too.
Benebone, you have a customer for life!!!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Aggressive Chewers' Delight!
Super strong and apparently flavorful, my aggressive chewing puppy loves this! Goes at it for ten minutes at a time, several times per day - woohoo!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026