Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Waitangi Day - how do we celebrate?

These links might help you think about different ways that New Zealanders celebrate our national day - Waitangi Day. Explore these links to help you start the Waitangi Day task on your inquiry guide sheet.

How do some new immigrants celebrate Waitangi Day? Read the interview with the mayor of Christchurch, Lianne Dalziel, to see what she and some new immigrants will be doing this year.
Why is this a great thing to do on our national day?

Some people choose to use Waitangi Day for experiences like this.
Or go places like this.
Why do people like to do these things on Waitangi Day?

Councils and communities often organise celebrations. 
What is happening in Dunedin on Waitangi Day?

What happens at Waitangi on Waitangi Day? Compare 1974 with 2014.
Special displays are held like this one.
Who attends the celebrations at Waitangi? What kind of events do they have?


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