Today I was learning about Waitangi.
I enjoyed learning new things about Waitangi.
I found it challenging to find the facts.
Facts of Te Tiriti O Te Waitangi
1. When they had the war they called it the New Zealand wars.
2. On the 6th of February 1840 they signed the treaty.
3. 1872 the New Zealand wars ended.
4. 1865 the native land court was established.
5. 1769 Captain Cook arrived in Aotearoa.
6. 1906 James Carroll makes his speech in Parliament.
7. 1250-1300 the first polynesians arrive in Aotearoa.
8. 1989 The first modern Treaty settlement is agreed over land at Waitomo caves.
9. 28 october 1835 he Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni / The Declaration of independence is signed.
10. 2-6 February 2018 Prime minister Jacinda Ardern spends five days at Waitangi meeting with Maori. It's the longest visit of any prime minister so far.
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