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A free downloadable activity book to help kids understand the significance of Waitangi Day. Learn through maps, flags, word puzzles, drawing, and colouring in. Perfect for primary-aged children.
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He puka mahi utu kore ka taea te tuku mai hei āwhina i te tamariki kia mārama ai ki te tapu o te Rā o Waitangi. He mahere, he kara, he panga kupu, he mahi pikitia he whakakarakara te ara o te ako. E tika anō mā te tamariki kura tuatahi.
Activity book
Ages 8 +
what you do on Waitangi Day
events that led to the signing of the Treaty
where Waitangi is
busting myths about the Treaty
why translating can be difficult
how the Treaty was signed
the effects of signing the Treaty
what the flags you see on Waitangi Day mean
designing your own flag.
Printing tip: Print double-sided and in colour.
Waitangi Day activity book A4 (2.34 MB)
Tīkina ake te pukapuka ngohe o Te Rā o Waitangi – A4 (2.77 MB)
Printing tip: Open in Adobe Acrobat and select ‘flip on short edge’, print double-sided and in colour.
Waitangi Day activity book A5 (2.94 MB)
Tīkina ake te pukapuka ngohe o Te Rā o Waitangi – A5 (2.89 MB)
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We want to hear how you’re using this activity book and if you have any feedback. Email us at learning@tepapa.govt.nz
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