What did the Treaty say

Article 1

Key Differences: British wanted complete control while the Maori wanted to keep their leadership of the tribes.

Perspectives Causing Conflict: The British saying that they had complete control while the Maori had different thoughts. 

Article 2

Key Differences: Maori could only sell their land to the British Government. If the Maori wanted to sell their land they had to go and talk to the British and agree on an agreed price.

Perspectives Causing Conflict: Maori always having to go to the British Governorship to sell their land while the British did pretty much nothing.

Article 3

Key Differences: Maori was to have the same rights but also be protected by the British.

Perspectives Causing Conflict: The British was supposed to protect the Maori. And, the Maori were to have the same rights as the British Subjects.