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Waitangi Day: The New Zealand Story
Reviews the historic events behind the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and charts the celebrations, tensions and protests witnessed in the years that followed, concluding with a summary of the Waitangi Day events held around the country on 6th February today.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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March 25, 2020
I read this for school, but I found it so interesting.
October 11, 2022
Really good overview of events in NZ regarding the Treaty of Waitangi however, not enough detail about the actual treaty. This would bring more understanding of why there were protests etc.
April 17, 2017
Kiwis celebrate the public holiday of Waitangi Day in a variety of ways. Often families simply enjoy a summer’s day together, while other people consider the origins of this day that commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Treaty of Waitangi is frequently called the founding document of New Zealand. The differing versions, Maori and English, have provoked much discussion and debate about what the treaty meant to those who signed it in 1840. Each year, people gather at Waitangi and around the country to continue debating how this document affects our lives today.
The author of Waitangi Day the New Zealand Story has attempted to give a balanced perspective of both Pakeha and Maori points of view. She presents a comprehensive history of the events surrounding the original signing, and subsequent Waitangi Day events which have often led to controversy, protests, and passionate opinions.
A generous number of illustrations, many in colour, provide visual contrast to the dense blocks of text. The wealth of information in a small font-size makes the book suited to intermediate and college students who will appreciate this fact-based history of Waitangi Day. The final two chapters offer an overview of present day commemorations, where historic landmarks can be found today, a glossary, a useful timeline, helpful suggestions for further reading, and an index.
An excerpt from one of the many quotes in the book illustrates the on-going influence of the Treaty. In his Waitangi Day address on 6 February 2012, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae said:... "It is a day of reflection for some, a time to look back at the tangled roots of our nation’s history, recall our achievements, our triumphs and recommit ourselves to reconciling the challenging times of our history. It is a day of debate for others, when some discuss the significance of the Treaty and its evolving principles in the life of a modern and independent democracy..."
Teachers will find this a useful resource to develop classroom discussion and understanding of the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand’s national Waitangi Day.
Reviewed by Jean Bennett (Bookrapt)
The Treaty of Waitangi is frequently called the founding document of New Zealand. The differing versions, Maori and English, have provoked much discussion and debate about what the treaty meant to those who signed it in 1840. Each year, people gather at Waitangi and around the country to continue debating how this document affects our lives today.
The author of Waitangi Day the New Zealand Story has attempted to give a balanced perspective of both Pakeha and Maori points of view. She presents a comprehensive history of the events surrounding the original signing, and subsequent Waitangi Day events which have often led to controversy, protests, and passionate opinions.
A generous number of illustrations, many in colour, provide visual contrast to the dense blocks of text. The wealth of information in a small font-size makes the book suited to intermediate and college students who will appreciate this fact-based history of Waitangi Day. The final two chapters offer an overview of present day commemorations, where historic landmarks can be found today, a glossary, a useful timeline, helpful suggestions for further reading, and an index.
An excerpt from one of the many quotes in the book illustrates the on-going influence of the Treaty. In his Waitangi Day address on 6 February 2012, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae said:... "It is a day of reflection for some, a time to look back at the tangled roots of our nation’s history, recall our achievements, our triumphs and recommit ourselves to reconciling the challenging times of our history. It is a day of debate for others, when some discuss the significance of the Treaty and its evolving principles in the life of a modern and independent democracy..."
Teachers will find this a useful resource to develop classroom discussion and understanding of the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand’s national Waitangi Day.
Reviewed by Jean Bennett (Bookrapt)
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