A tale of The Treaty Of Waitangi

Days before the treaty signing members of the British council and other British people came to New Zealand. They wanted to make an agreement between the Maori and Pakeha. Pakeha people wanted to make peace with the Maori’s with a treaty. It was signed on February 6th 1840 at Waitangi, Bay Of Islands, up North.

Participation, Protection and Partnership were used to bring Maori and Pakeha together. This simple way of life was also used for agreements towards the treaty. Between the Maori and Pakeha they used Participation and Partnership to sign the treaty. They also used Protection for protecting each other.

At Pt England School we use the 3P’s which is Protection, Partnership and Participation. Partnership and participation we use to co-operate together to complete and strive to succeed. There are heaps of ways to explain the 3P’s at our school.

Learning about the signing of the treaty back in the 1840’s was an interesting discovery.  We’ve been learning it ever since last week. I had an opportunity to learn more about this event. More People in New Zealand could respect Waitangi day and also have the opportunity to learn more.