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News & EventsKeep up to date with news and happenings from Waitangi
Matariki evenings in JunePosted June 2008 On Saturday 7 June we begin a series of evenings introducing Matariki and the ancient lore of the Maori from the great navigators to today. Admission is just $10. Winter weekend entertainmentPosted May 2008 New Saturday entertainment has been introduced for visitors who come to Waitangi through the contemplative winter season. The family troop Nga Manu o Waitangi (Gene, Samantha and James) give a guide in music and action songs to the Maori traditions of welcome and waiata. Half-hour performances are presently scheduled at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm and are available at a small charge for all visitors to the Treaty Grounds. Times may be subject to change, so check with reception (09 402 7437 ext 200). Extraordinary ceremony for Willie Apiata VCPosted May 2008
Several thousand people gathered at the Treaty Grounds on 3rd May this year to witness one of the most impressive welcome ceremonies (powhiri) of recent times. The occasion was the welcome back to his Ngapuhi roots of Corporal Willie Apiata, the celebrated recent recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Support expressed for new Visitor CentreUpdated June 2008 Resource Consent submissions overwhelmingly support our new community-oriented visitor centre which will be an environmentally benign tourism and cultural asset for the Bay of Islands and New Zealand. We thank all who have contributed to the process and encourage comments and questions.
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