Welcome, Haere Mai

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It is a place of belonging and enjoyment that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders...

It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown.

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Waitangi Day & Festival a success for 2008

Waitangi Day Celebrations

Waitangi Day 2008 and the festival leading up to it have been an unparalleled success.  The previous attendance record was broken as 46,612 people were recorded coming to the Grounds for the nation's birthday.

Waitangi Day background

New Visitor Centre

Following a long public consultation process, plans have been submitted for Resource Consent for the exciting new Visitor Centre at the Treaty Grounds. You are encouraged to use the feedback form, or print, fill out and send consent form to Far North District Council.

Latest concept picture folio

(April 2008)

Site and design background

Public Notification Details

Feedback to Waitangi National Trust

NEW FOR SUMMER

New summer 2008 tours and shows now offer a whole new menu of engaging activities at the Birthplace of the Nation.
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Weddings
at Waitangi

Couple arriving by Waka

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is where two peoples forged a relationship that has grown into nationhood. Now this historic place of partnership can be an auspicious, inspiring venue for your special day.

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To read about some of the visitors and events recently at the Treaty Grounds go to our News and Events page.


Waitangi Latest Quarterly Newsletter

Our Summer 2008 newsletter is available here for download as a PDF file size approx 1.2MB. It includes details of the FREE TREATY GROUNDS ENTRY planned for New Zealanders from October 2008. Past newsletters may be requested by email to korero@waitangi.net.nz.

Click here for careers at Waitangi Treaty Grounds