Treaty of Waitangi
Welcome to the page about the Treaty of Waitangi. Here you will find all sorts of resources relating to the Treaty of Waitangi. If you are a teacher and are after resources then click HERE. Below are some resources that can be used when researching the early Treaty Signings. This information is also important for any assessment on the Treaty of Waitangi.
- TRADERS AND WHALERS - This looks at early traders and whalers.
- MISSIONARIES AND MAORI CONTACT - This section looks at the missionaries and the early contact that they had with the Maori people of NZ.
- MISSIONARIES - THOMAS KENDALL - This section contains information about 4 of the key missionaries present at the signing of the Treaty.
- JEAN POMPAILER
- WILLIAM COLENSO
4. SIGNING THE TREATY - Information on the day the Treaty was signed.
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?
The following links are linked to 'You-tube' clips that show a reenactment of what really happened at the Treaty of Waitangi Signing. The show was showing on TV in New Zealand and features a number of New Zealand actors. This is a great resource if you want to gain a real understanding of what went on in those few days in 1840. There are 7 parts to the movie.
Click on this link to go to some Activities
Photo Interpretation Activities
In groups students will be given one photo each. The students are to then use their own knowledge and external sources to research what may be happening in the
photo and why it may be happening. Once students have completed the first step they are to highlight what each person in the photo may be thinking and why the person is thinking that thought. If you would like to download these images then just click on them to get the PDF file.
photo and why it may be happening. Once students have completed the first step they are to highlight what each person in the photo may be thinking and why the person is thinking that thought. If you would like to download these images then just click on them to get the PDF file.