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He puka mahi Rā o Waitangi Waitangi Day activity book

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.

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.

  • Education type Activity book
  • Suitable for Ages 8 +

Free A4 download

Printing tip: Print double-sided and in colour.

English

Waitangi Day activity book A4 (2.23 MB)

Te reo Māori

Tīkina ake te pukapuka ngohe o Te Rā o Waitangi – A4 (2.64 MB)

Free A5 download

Printing tip: Open in Adobe Acrobat and select ‘flip on short edge’, print double-sided and in colour.

English

Waitangi Day activity book A5 (2.81 MB)

Te reo Māori

Tīkina ake te pukapuka ngohe o Te Rā o Waitangi – A5 (2.76 MB)

Waitangi Day activity book

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Waitangi Day activity book, 2019. Te Papa

In this activity book, we’ll explore:

  • 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.

Your feedback

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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