Te Tiriti o Waitangi Explainer

Created: May 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM | Updated: April 5, 2024 | By NZ Navigator Trust

Learning more about Te Tiriti o Waitangi

This resource, developed by Groundwork, summarises key information about Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an accessible, two-page overview.

It covers:

  • Events that led to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • What was agreed to in 1840
  • A summary of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in plain English
  • The relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi today.


The Te Tiriti o Waitangi Explainer is designed for you to share and support others to quickly get up to speed on the basics of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its importance for a just and flourishing Aotearoa.

Download the Te Tiriti o Waitangi Explainer


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