Waitangi Day

   What is Waitangi Day and why is it celebrated in New Zealand?

Every 6th of February Waitangi day is celebrated in the whole country of New Zealand. I know not all of us knows about this national day and why is it important in the people of New Zealand so I did some research about Waitangi Day.

What is Waitangi day?

Waitangi day is national day of New Zealand,that commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6, 1840,.The day is observed annually and is designated a public holiday, unless February 6 falls on Saturday and Sunday the Monday that immediately follows become the public holiday.

Who is the first person signed on Waitangi day?

The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement made in 1840 between representative of the British Crown and more than 500 Maori chiefs. The first Maori chief sign the treaty was Hone Heke.

Who is Hone Heke?

Hone Heke was a powerful Ngapuhi leader. He was noted for his prowess as a warrior,but also for his enterprise, intelligence and energy in looking after his people interests. He was the first chief to signed the Treaty of Waitangi. Hone Heke was probably born around 1808.

What i’ve learnt?

• Every 6 of February we celebrate Waitangi day.
• Waitangi day is national day of New Zealand.
• The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement made in 1840 between representative of the British Crown and more than 500 Maori chiefs.
• Hone Heke was a powerful Ngapuhi Leader.
• was the first chief to signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Hone Heke was probably born around 1808.

Why Waitangi day is important?

The Treaty of Waitangi Day is an important agreement that was signed by representative of the British Crown and Maori in 1840. The purpose of the treaty was to enable the British settlers and the Maori people to live together in New Zealand under a common set of laws and agreements.