New Zealand Company's 1840 land purchases

The New Zealand Company’s 1840 land purchases involved buying large tracts of land from Māori tribes to promote European settlement. They negotiated agreements with some Māori leaders, paying them for land rights, aiming to establish colonies. However, these transactions were often complex and contentious, as Māori perspectives on land ownership differed from European legal concepts. Over time, disputes arose about the legitimacy of these purchases, shaping land rights and settlement patterns in New Zealand. The company's activities significantly influenced colonization, but also led to conflicts and ongoing debates about land sovereignty.