Waitangi Day

3 facts about the Treaty Of Waitangi.

• Waitangi Day was signed on, February 6th, 1840

• There were two versions of the treaty. One in Māori and the other in English. 

• William Hobson was the person who signed both versions of the treaty.

3 different points of view on Waitangi Day.

• Some people are against Waitangi Day being a public holiday because from their perspective the treaty of Waitangi was seen as a day of war and conflict, and it was said to be a ‘day of shame’ because they believed Māori were robbed from their own land.

• Other groups of people celebrated Waitangi Day and were not against it being a public holiday as they saw it as a day of peace and settlement, for why we are able to live on this land today.

• Some people don’t really have worries or concerns about Waitangi Day being a public holiday as they see it as a day to rest, a day of no school and no work. Basically, they just see Waitangi Day as a day off. 

Your perspective on whether it is important to celebrate Waitangi day or not.

 I am unsure of my opinion at this point. After more insight and knowledge about Waitangi Day and the history behind it, I will then be able to recite my opinion.

Why it is/or isn't important to learn about the treaty. 

It is important from my perspective as it is a historic day in New Zealand's history. So it would be could to have knowledge about the treaty.