Whoop It Up on Waitangi Day Family Festivities
... commemorative gathering in New Zealand of around 40,000 people.
With the aim to raise awareness and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (a.k.a. Treaty of Waitangi, an agreement, in Maori and English, that was made between the British Crown and about 540 Maori rangatira or chiefs) through arts, crafts, music, and food.
Manukau Mayor Len Brown states that, “February 6 marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. It is a time to reflect on the impact of the Treaty on our history and our...
January 28th, 2010 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: families, featuredarticle, J Williams, Kora, Manukau, Treaty of Waitangi, Waitangi Day
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