Te Tiriti o Waitangi Explored
Understanding New Zealand's Founding Document Year 7 NZ History 60 Minutes of Discovery
What is Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
New Zealand's founding document signed in 1840 Agreement between Māori chiefs and the British Crown Written in both English and Te Reo Māori Created to establish peaceful coexistence Still legally important today
The Three Articles of Te Tiriti
Key Historical Figures
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Gallery Walk: Exploring Different Perspectives
Move around the classroom in pairs Visit each station to read Treaty articles and figure cards Write down interesting facts in your notebook Discuss what you learn with your partner Ask questions about anything confusing
Why Did Conflicts Happen?
Think about what you've learned What promises were made in the Treaty? What actually happened after 1840? Why might Māori have felt disappointed?
He whakatōhea, he whakatōhea
"Let us be united, let us be united" - Words spoken at Waitangi The Treaty was meant to bring people together Today we still work toward this unity
Te Tiriti Today: Why It Still Matters
Foundation of New Zealand's bicultural identity Guides government decisions and laws Protects Māori rights and culture Helps us understand our shared history Reminds us to work together as partners