Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Historical landmark · Waitangi ·
Interactive museum, cultural performances, historic treaty grounds
Interactive museum, cultural performances, historic treaty grounds
"Opened in 2016, New Zealand's Museum of Waitangi offers innovative and interactive exhibits showcasing the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between more than 500 Maori tribal chiefs and the British Crown representing the country's colonial settlers. The Treaty is still regarded as an essential, living document under New Zealand law, and the museum explains how the important agreement has influenced, and continues to influence, Kiwi society. After visiting the museum, explore the beautiful oceanfront Treaty Grounds, take in a Maori cultural performance including song and dance, and discover Maori taonga (treasures) including a wonderfully carved meetinghouse built in 1940 to mark the Treaty's centenary."
"Visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands is important for anyone interested in New Zealand’s history — it’s one of the country’s most significant historical sites and worth including on your itinerary." - Matthew Kepnes
"I recommend visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands, where the important treaty between the British and the Maori was signed." - Matthew Kepnes
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