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Waka Gather at Treaty Grounds

Waka Mataatua Puhui

The Treaty Grounds is gearing up to be the focus of the nation on Waitangi Day, and honoured waka such as Mataatua Puhi arrive to join the 70th birthday celebrations of the biggest waka of them all, Ngatokimatawhaorua, as the fleet gradually builds.

Listen here to National Radio interview with waka kaihoutu Joe Conrad on 13 January. (MP3 - 25MB)

World comes to Waitangi

Richab and Parizad - recent visitors from Mumbai

An increasing number of new New Zealanders and international visitors are being noticed and welcomed individually by staff at the new Gateway to the Treaty Grounds. Rishab and Parizad from Mumbai (pictured) were among recent record numbers.

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PM applauds Waitangi

Prime Minister John Key visits Waitangi National Trust

On 4 September the Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key, visited the estate, calling its new development work "world-class". He is pictured here with CEO Jeanette Richardson and Gene, Samantha and James - the "songbirds" of Waitangi who performed for him.

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