6 February 1840 February 5, 2016 Author: Staff The Treaty of Waitangi is signed, establishing New Zealand as a British colony. Famous Words of Inspiration..."All mankind love a lover." Ralph Waldo Emerson — Click here for more from Ralph Waldo Emerson Related posts: 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 6 February 1840 21 May 1991 21 May 1991 7 February 1992 6 February 1833 26 February 1935 Categories: History Tags: 1840, 6 February