Meka whakapū - Basic information
- The Treaty in BriefConcise explanation of te Tiriti, followed by frequently asked questions and helpful answers.
Prepared by Ministry for Culture and Heritage. - Story: Treaty of WaitangiClear and comprehensive survey of the history of Te Tiriti in Aotearoa, up to the 2000s. Compiled by historian Claudia Orange.
From Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi by Call Number: 993.02 MORISBN: 9780473470654Publication Date: 2019This lively graphic novel can be flipped to read in te reo or English. A clear, simple and engaging introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Available at all 3 campuses.
The Treaty: every New Zealander's guide to the Treaty of Waitangi by Call Number: 323.1199442 STEISBN: 9781869416317Publication Date: 2004-01-01A clear and concise explanation of the Treaty of Waitangi for everyday readers. Covers the history of the Treaty — from the events leading up to the signing, and also looks at the wider issues, such as the debate over who owns the foreshore and seabed and how present-day Māori and Pākehā view the Treaty.- Tangata Tiriti = Treaty people: an interactive workbook on the Treaty of Waitangi byCall Number: 342.930872 MACISBN: 9780476006768Publication Date: 2006Easy, accessible workbook with activities. Target audience: new migrants and adult learners.
- Te Papa's Waitangi Day Activity BookA free downloadable activity book to help kids understand the significance of Waitangi Day. Learn through maps, flags, word puzzles, drawing, and colouring in. Aimed at primary-aged children - share with kids you know!
Tuhinga o te Tiriti - Text of the Treaty
- Archives New Zealand: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of WaitangiYou can read the text of the original Māori version (with 1975 translation) and English version on this website. Also provides a summary of events up to the signing.
- The paper and parchment sheets of te TiritiThe official Flickr account for Archives New Zealand provides high-resolution images of nine original Treaty sheets, rat-eaten and water-damaged in places. Zoom in and take a look at the documents up close!
- Read the TreatyThe text of Te Tiriti in English and Māori, with some explanation and discussion.
Prepared by Ministry for Culture and Heritage. - The Treaty Times ThirtyWould you like to read the Māori and English versions of the Treaty translated into Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Spanish, Farsi or NZ Sign Language? These are just some of the translations in the Treaty Times 30, an ambitious initiative by the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI) to translate New Zealand’s founding document into 30 different languages.
Rārangi wā - Timeline
- Treaty timelineA timeline of key Treaty events, 1814-2004, with brief explanatory descriptions.
Prepared by Ministry for Culture and Heritage.