Te Tiriti o Waitangi Resources

Overview

Each year on 6^th February, thousands of people gather at the birthplace of our nation to commemorate, honour and reflect on the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It is a time to deepen our understanding of the history of Aotearoa, acknowledge the significance of the Treaty relationship and continue building the ongoing journey of working together

To support your learning, you can explore a wide range of trusted resources to grow your knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – including videos and articles from reputable resources. These materials offer clear insights into the events of 1840, the articles of Te Tiriti and their relevance today.

You’ll also find stories and a hands-on activity you can share with your tamariki, helping them understand the importance of Te Tiriti in a simple and meaningful way, supporting tamariki and whānau to learn together.

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Websites

https://www.waitangi.org.nz/

A treaty: Te Tiriti o Waitangi | He Tohu (natlib.govt.nz)

Documents and Articles

He Whakaputanga: Partnership and power sharing

Waitangi Day activity book Thanks to Te Papa Tongarewa.

Being more culturally responsive in ECE.

Engaging with Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your organisation.

Books

The Tree Hut Treaty/Te Tiriti o te Whare Rākau by Wiremu Grace Illustrated by Bruce Potter

Aotearoa, The New Zealand Story by Gavin Bishop https://vimeo.com/297833802

Te Wairua o Waitangi from our friend Sharon Holt

Television

The Aotearoa History Show – Episode 4 | Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The Aotearoa History Show is Fourteen short, sharp episodes dissect the what, when, how, and (most importantly) why of our past.

Long white cloud: Episode 4 – Pākehā Paralysis (Featuring Alex Hotere-Barnes) Alex is a Pākehā who spends most of his time in Māori spaces and is often faced with Pākehā paralysis – that fear of causing offence or getting it wrong.

Land of the Long White Cloud Series Classification: G (General Programmes) | Produced by Mint Suite | Made with the support of NZ On Air. Land of the Long White Cloud is a seven-part documentary web-series that tells the stories of New Zealanders who are reflecting on their colonial heritage and white guilt, and the ways they push through to find a healthier Pākehā identity.