📚 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

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?