may 13, 1847 - Resident Magistrates Ordinance - passed

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Grey enacted the Resident Magistrates Ordinance 1847, which enabled Māori rangatira to be appointed to courts as assessors and Māori police to be recruited. Many Māori supported these steps, but, always anxious to promote his reputation in London, Grey exaggerated the progress of amalgamation.

Source: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty/the-treaty-in-practice/early-crown-policy

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