📚 Part 1: Understanding the Treaty

1. What is the Treaty of Waitangi?

A game played in New Zealand

An important agreement between Māori and Pākehā

A type of food

2. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?

1840

1900

2000

3. The Treaty helps people to: (Tick all that apply)

Live together fairly

Have a say in decisions

Care for each other

Ignore other people

4. Fill in the blanks:

The Treaty of Waitangi is sometimes called New Zealand's _____________ document.

There are _______ versions of the Treaty - one in Māori and one in _____________.

✏️ Part 2: Making Connections

5. Why is the Treaty of Waitangi important to you and your whānau (family)?

6. Think about your classroom. What promises would you include in a Class Treaty to help everyone get along? Write three ideas:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

7. The Treaty is about partnership, protection, and participation. Match each word to its meaning:

Partnership

Protection

Participation

Having a say and being included

Working together as friends

Keeping people safe and cared for

🎨 Part 3: Creative Thinking

8. Design a symbol that represents what the Treaty of Waitangi means to you. Draw it in the box below and write a sentence explaining your symbol.

9. If you could ask someone who was at the Treaty signing in 1840 one question, what would it be?

Treaty of Waitangi Worksheet

Treaty of Waitangi Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Understanding the Treaty

✏️ Part 2: Making Connections

🎨 Part 3: Creative Thinking

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