How many maori chiefs singed the English version of treaty?

There is a common misconception that Māori chiefs "signed" the Treaty of Waitangi.

* The Māori version of the treaty was signed by 542 Māori chiefs.

* The English version of the treaty was *not* signed by Māori chiefs.

It's important to understand that the English and Māori versions of the treaty were very different in meaning, and there was a lack of understanding about the English language among many Māori.

Because of this, the English version is widely considered to have been misunderstood and misrepresented to Māori chiefs, leading to the ongoing disputes and injustices over land and sovereignty that continue to this day.