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…the 20th centuries. However, since World War II, New Zealand has moved towards its own unique national identity and place in the world. Treaty of Waitangi Maori Marae, Waitangi Photographer: Ben Crawford (www.bencrawford.co.nz) In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was drawn up, an agreement between the…
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand's most important historic site where in 1840 the founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty Grounds features the award winning Museum of Waitangi, Treaty House, carved Meeting House, and the world's largest ceremonial war canoe. Day…
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…The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand's most important historic site where in 1840 the founding document was signed: the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty Grounds features the award winning Museum of Waitangi, Treaty House, carved Meeting House, and the world's largest ceremonial war canoe. Day…
…treaty was signed have been preserved. Today, the Waitangi Historic Reserve is a popular tourist attraction. There is a large Maori meeting house, the colonial mission house, a historic flagstaff, as well as a very long waka taua (Maori war canoe). Open to Interpretation While most treaties and…
…war canoes * The Naval flagstaff – marking the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed * Waitangi Visitor Centre – featuring audio visual shows and live cultural performances * Gift shop, artefacts gallery, cafe, parkland, guided tours and educational programmes. Waitangi Day…
…park at Waitangi, in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Visitors can organise tours of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, with personal stories and historical accounts. Also of interest on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds site is a fully carved Maori Meeting House, one of the largest remaining Maori war canoes and…
…visitors are expected to attend the celebrations at Waitangi, which this year include: * Maori cultural performances * Speeches from Maori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries * A re-launch of the world's largest Maori ceremonial waka (war canoe) * Free three-day family festival of music, dance, sport,…
…of the largest remaining Maori war canoes and a superb visitor centre and gallery. Waitangi is a place that all New Zealanders belong to—it's a 'must see' for any visitor interested in New Zealand's history and culture. » More Information about Waitangi Historic Hokianga The headwaters…
…needed for them, land disputes with Maori increased. The ambiguity and lack of adherence to the Treaty of Waitangi saw grievances increase and skirmishes multiply. These turned into full-scale war in Northland during the mid 1840's, and in the rest of the country during the 1860's. British troops…
…experiences to the newsletter editor. New Zealand Fast Facts The world's largest ceremonial ware canoe, Ngātokimatawhaorua, is housed at the waka house near Hobson Beach at Waitangi. The 35-metre-long canoe needs a minimum of 76 paddlers to handle it safely on the water. It weighs 6 tonnes when dry…
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