Did you know?

Waitangi Day is the national day of New Zealand held on the 6th February and marks the anniversary of the initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi which is regarded as New Zealand’s founding document. The Treaty is an agreement, in Maori and English that was made between the British Crown and 540 Maori Rangatira (chiefs).

Why do we celebrate this day?

The 6th February is a significant day for all New Zealanders where we recognise the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi as the nation’s founding document. There are ceremonies which take place at Waitangi and around Aotearoa New Zealand to commemorate the signing of the treaty.

Ideas to celebrate Waitangi Day!

· Go to a Waitangi Day ceremony or event

· Find out about your whakapapa or family history

· Go to the local library to find out more about New Zealand history

· Read the Treaty of Waitangi