Politician and land purchase agent Donald McLean's approach to race relations was based on the belief that European dominance was inevitable and desirable, and that the best chance for Māori was complete assimilation.
Donald Mclean
Personal details
Full Name:
Donald McLean
Lifetime:
25 Oct 1820 – 5 Jan 1877
Biography
Main image: Donald McLean
Donald McLean had a long career as government official, politician and provincial superintendent. Fluent in Maori, he played a key role in relations between the races in New Zealand.
