Treaty of Waitangi
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Welcome, esteemed visitors, to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. You are standing upon the most constitutionally and historically significant piece of land in Aotearoa New Zealand. …
Listen in the app2The Treaty House (James Busby's Residency)
We now approach the historic Treaty House. This modest, Georgian-style colonial dwelling was originally the home of James Busby, appointed in 1833 as the first official British Resident to New Zealand. …
Listen in the app3Te Whare Rūnanga (The Carved Meeting House)
Directly facing the colonial Treaty House across the expansive upper lawn is Te Whare Rūnanga, a breathtakingly intricate Māori carved meeting house. This structure was opened in 1940 to commemorate the centennial of the Treaty…
Listen in the app4The Historic Flagstaff
Standing prominently on the sweeping lawns between the buildings is the Waitangi Flagstaff. This towering naval-style mast marks the precise, verified spot where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840. …
Listen in the app5Ngātokimatawhaorua: The Ceremonial Waka
Moving down toward the shoreline, housed beneath a protective canopy, rests a true marvel of indigenous engineering: Ngātokimatawhaorua. This is the world's largest ceremonial war canoe, or waka taua. …
Listen in the app6Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
We now step into the contemporary architectural space of Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi. Opened in 2016, this state-of-the-art facility provides the essential, comprehensive historical context required to fully comprehend the…
Listen in the app7Te Rau Aroha Museum
Our final structural stop is the recently established Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship. This poignant and profoundly moving institution honors the commitment and sacrifice of Māori in the Armed Forces. …
Listen in the app8Waitangi Treaty Grounds
As our comprehensive tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds concludes, we must pause to synthesize the immense historical gravity of what we have explored. This is not a static heritage site locked in 1840; it is the beating heart…
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What is Treaty of Waitangi?
Treaty of Waitangi is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -35.2662, 174.0819 |
| Last updated |
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