The waitangi national trust estate new zealands most historic site as the birthplace of the nation is where the treaty of waitangi was signed on the 6th of february 1840. Immerse yourself in new zealand history on the historic waitangi treaty grounds. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The treaty of waitangi was signed on february 6, 1840, at waitangi in the bay of islands. Te tai treaty settlement stories this part of the te ara website explores what treaty settlements are, and features a multimedia web story and links to an educational documentary in te reo maori on the. This document was ratified by the british crown the following year 1836. Learn about the maori chiefs that signed the treaty.
The treaty of waitangi was an agreement between the british and about 540 maori chiefs, in which the maori people gave their sovereignty to the british crown. External links and sources treaty of waitangi te ara. Located in waitangi, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi 2 km of waitangi golf club and waitangi treaty grounds. Treaty of waitangi ministry for culture and heritage. It is administered by the waitangi national trust board. The history of waitangi is brought to life through world class exhibitions using interactive technology to offer a museum experience like no other. May 11, 2020 waitangi treaty grounds welcomes you on a journey of the place where much of new zealands history was shaped. The treaty house is new zealands mostvisited historic building. Waitangi treaty grounds offers an authentic and inspiring cultural experience that encompasses powerful maori cultural performances in a beautifully carved meeting house, a contemporary awardwinning museum and visitor centre, lush native forest and gardens, interactive carving studio, traditional maori waka canoe and hangi traditional feast, entertaining guided tours and more, overlooking the stunning bay of islands. Waitangi treaty grounds and the museum of waitangi aa new. The treaty of waitangi te tiriti o waitangi christchurch. The house and grounds have been the focus of waitangi day events since 1934.
Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Spend the day exploring the waitangi treaty grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of new zealands most important historic site. The waitangi treaty house and grounds, together with an additional 1,000acre land block, were gifted to the nation in 1932 by the governor general, lord bledisloe, and his wife. New zealand historythe treaty of waitangi wikibooks, open. Waitangi treaty grounds is an absolute must do on your journey around aotearoa new zealand, providing the perfect backdrop to understand our history, our. Over 500 maori chiefs signed it as it was taken around the country during the next eight months. Waitangi treaty grounds is an absolute must do on your journey around aotearoa new zealand, providing the perfect backdrop to understand our history, our culture and our people. Today, it is seen as the founding document of new zealand. Te kongahu museum of waitangi holds a stunning collection of stories and taonga treasured objects which bring to life the history of waitangi. It was in treaty house at the waitangi treaty grounds on 6 february 1840 that the founding document of new zealand was signed. Waitangi is best known for being the location where the treaty of waitangi was first signed on february 6, 1840. Gudgeon, the history and doings of the maoris, from the year 1820 to the signing of the treaty of waitangi in 1840, auckland, 1885, p.
The history and doings of the maoris, from the year 1820 to the signing of the treaty of waitangi in 1840. It then circulated around the bay of islands and hokianga before being sent further afield. Visiting the waitangi treaty grounds is an essential itinerary item for anyone who wants to gain a true appreciation for the origins of modern new zealand, with the site featuring numerous informative and educational displays and presentations that help garner perspective on nzs traditional maori culture. Discover the waitangi treaty grounds with an allinclusive 2day pass. Treaty of waitangi moved to new wellington home under cover. The treaty governs the relationship between maori the tangata whenua indigenous people and. Ward, historica methold and waitangi tribunal claims, in m.
See all 19 waitangi treaty grounds tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Paihia beach and paihia wharf are also within 2 miles 3 km. Enjoy admission to te kongahu museum of waitangi, the treaty house, the carved. The waitangi treaty grounds are an absolute mustdo when you are at the bay of islands rich in history and stories of the momentous events which shaped our nation. Full text of the colonial gazette internet archive. Te tiriti o waitangi treaty of waitangi, is an agreement in both the te reo maori and english language. Waitangi treaty grounds day pass epic deals and last. The settlement of waitangi in northland is still the focus of events when new zealand celebrates the signing with a national holiday on february 6 each year or the monday following if the 6th falls on a weekend. Up close and personal experience with the worlds largest ceremonial war canoe. Discover the story of new zealands history and the story of two peoples coming. Films and novels were frequently located in historical settings.
Find treaty of waitangi stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Make sure to explore the online resources at the end of the page that link up to useful websites that explain more about the treaty. Jan 09, 2017 honouring the treaty creates a pathway to repair past wrongs and create a better future for maori and pakeha alike. On 6 february 1840 waitangi was the site for the signing of a treaty between maori and william hobson, representing the british crown. Waitangi treaty grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through new zealand s most important historic site. Discover the amazing stories, people and events that shaped the past, present and future of aotearoa new zealand. Discover everything from mike king on the treaty trail, to trench warfare, wakabuilding and epic drama.
An absolute mustdo for all visitors to new zealand and to northland, waitangi offers an authentic and interactive cultural experience. An absolute mustdo for all visitors to new zealand, the awardwinning waitangi treaty. Waitangi treaty grounds can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. It has been called the most important document in new zealands history and new zealands founding document. Te tiriti o waitangi is a treaty first signed on 6 february 1840 by representatives of the british crown and maori chiefs from the north island of new zealand.
Visit the waitangi treaty grounds in the bay of islands where maori chiefs first signed their accord with the british crown in 1840 te tiriti o waitangi. The following remarks are printed for circulation among members if the imperial parliament and members. It purported to protect maori rights and was the immediate basis of the british annexation of new zealand. It has become a document of central importance to the history, to the political constitution of the state, and to the national mythos of. Full text of the english church in other lands, or, the spiritual expansion of england see other formats. Waitangi treaty grounds, new zealands most important historic site, is where the treaty of waitangi was signed between the british crown and the indigenous maori in february 1840. Negotiated at the settlement of waitangi on february 56 by. When complete, nga tohu treaty signatories will include biographical information on every signatory of the treaty of waitangi that can be identified.
Te tiriti o waitangi is a treaty first signed on 6 february 1840 by representatives of the british crown and maori chiefs rangatira from the north island of new zealand. The name of the canoe comes from a traditional story from the ngapuhi tribe which resides near the treaty grounds. Waitangi treaty grounds nz performance and hangi experience. Ranging 50 years between the earliest title and one of the most recent, phillips explores changing attitudes to the treaty. Features of waitangi treaty grounds include te kongahu museum of waitangi, the treaty house, the carved meeting house, a carving studio and the worlds largest ceremonial war canoe. Waitangi treaty grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through aotearoa new zealand s most important historic site, where in 1840 new. This book, like several of gudgeons other books, was published under his fathers name, thomas wayth gudgeon.
An absolute mustdo for all visitors to new zealand, the awardwinning waitangi treaty grounds is a national treasure and tells our nations history of two. The house began life in 1833 as british resident james busbys house. We offer a range of experiences to choose from, including a day pass which allows you two full days to explore the expansive treaty grounds, an entertaining and delicious. The waitangi treaty grounds historical precinct itself occupies 4. Waitangi treaty grounds is a place for all new zealanders, the place where much of new zealand s history was shaped. It is also the place where the declaration of independence of new zealand was signed five years earlier, on october 28, 1835. The website of the trust that manages the waitangi treaty grounds the site where the treaty of waitangi was initially signed in 1840. Learn about the history of waitangi and its significance to both maori and nonmaori people. Treaty of waitangi united kingdommaori 1840 britannica. The waitangi sheet 240 signatories the waitangi copy of the treaty on parchment was first signed at waitangi on 6 february 1840 by 43 chiefs. The waitangi treaty grounds are considered to be the birthplace of the nation of new zealand.
The waitangi collection jock phillips begins his journey through our waitangi collection by recalling an awkward encounter with a security guard at the treaty grounds. A film introduction to waitangi, birthplace of a nation 22 minutes full access to new zealands most important historic site, heritage buildings, bush walks and spectacular bay of islands views. Discover the story of new zealands history and the story of two peoples coming together under the treaty of waitangi, te tiriti o waitangi, at this awardwinning. The treaty grounds features the museum of waitangi, the treaty house, the carved meeting house and the worlds largest ceremonial war canoe. Waitangi, a 506 hectare acre reserve, presents a rare opportunity to experience the place where both maori and the british crown signed new zealands famous treaty. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The treaty of waitangi new zealands founding document was signed in the bay.
Each of the down arrows on the page opens up to the history of the treaty of waitangi, including the events around the signing of the sheets. The waitangi treaty grounds is new zealands premier historic site where in 1840 new zealands most significant document was signed. Waitangi treaty grounds welcomes you on a journey of discovery through aotearoa new zealands most important historic site. Your day pass includes admission to the waitangi treaty grounds, entry to the brand new museum of waitangi, an informative 50minute guided tour, cultural performance 30minutes, waitangi birthplace of a nation introductory film and full access to. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Full text of the english church in other lands, or, the. Octavo, original purple cloth, pamphlet, on the natives of new zealand by f. Understand how the treaty of waitangi became the founding document of new zealand and marvel at the. It was signed by representatives of the british crown and by representatives of maori tribal groups in 1840.
Waitangi is a place of cultural, spiritual and historical significance for aotearoa new zealand, and has been a place of gathering for hundreds of years. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. These persons too were all british subjects, and entitled to all the rights and privileges of british subjects, by the treaty of waitangi. Fortythree northland chiefs signed the treaty on that day. Waitangi treaty grounds historic precinct unesco world heritage. Waitangi treaty grounds day pass epic deals and last minute. Set on a stunning site overlooking the bay of islands, waitangi is. The persons claiming an interest in the land were numerous. Take a walk through new zealands history on an informative guided tour of the expansive treaty grounds with one of our friendly, experienced local guides.
In 1840 more than 500 rangatira chiefs signed the treaty of waitangi, new zealands founding document, which was an agreement between maori and the british crown. Waitangi treaty grounds experiences choose your own unique cultural experience to discover the authentic maori culture and captivating history of waitangi, the birthplace of our nation. The waitangi treaty grounds is new zealands premier historic site where in 1840 new. This document was the treaty of waitangi and it was between a large number of maori chiefs and. Waitangi treaty grounds day pass waitangi, new zealand. The waitangi treaty grounds is the place where maori chiefs first signed their accord with the british crown the treaty of waitangi te tiriti of waitangi, new zealands. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in. The waitangi treaty grounds is new zealands most important historic site where in 1840 new zealands founding document was signed. Changes since 2004 internationally, the most significant event regarding human rights and the treaty since 2004 was the 4 turangawaewae enables a person to say with confidence, i belong. Waitangi treaty grounds paihia all you need to know. In 1932 governorgeneral lord bledisloe gifted it to the nation. Waitangi grounds marae pictures by lucidwaters 5 85 waitangi day new zealand public holiday stock photography by lucidwaters 2 49 waitangi treaty grounds stock image by lucidwaters 1 10 waitangi day and festival new zealand public holiday 20 stock photography by lucidwaters 5 77 treaty of waitangi stock image by rook 2 78.