Treasure Hunt: Waitangi Day - Tim

Treasure Hunt (NIE)

When did William Hobson and James Busby begin writing the Treaty of Waitangi?
William Hobson and James Busby began writing the treaty on January 29, 1840. ✓

Which tribe didn’t like the Government until June 5 2013?
Ngai Tuhoe didn’t like the government. But on June 4th 2013 both parties signed a deed of settlement for the Tuhoe Treaty claim. ✓

Who is famous for chopping down the flagpole?
Hone Heke is famous for chopping down the flagpole that displayed the Union Jack, This was because he was angry that it was not his flag. ✓

What were the key misunderstandings of the Treaty?
Due to lack of translation, Maori had signed away their rights. Maori were signing an agreement to give a little of their rights but the treaty lacked proper definition of Maori words. ✓

What were the pessimistic views (page 6) some Ngai Tuhoe had towards the Treaty of Waitangi settlement?
Some Ngai Tuhoe thought that the Crown were still seizuring land due to their rocky past. ✓

What is happening in the photograph on page 5?
A hikoi against the Marine and Coastal Area Bill makes its way through Auckland. ✓

On page 1, which chief who told Hobson and Busby to “return to your own country”?
Ngati Hine chief Te Ruki Kawiti ✓

Which two political parties created the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act?
The National Party and Maori Party. ✓
Which country was attempting to take over  New Zealand in 1835?
british and french✓
Which page has a painting which shows the national flag from 1834?
The National flag painting was on page 2 ✓

How much land had Maori lost by 1910?
Maori had lost 99 percent of the South Island and 75 percent of the North Island. ✓

After the land wars, the Crown confiscated land off Iwi in what areas? The Crown confiscated land off Iwi in Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay and The East Coast. ✓

What is the 10th word in the article Declaration of Independence?
The 10th word in the article Declaration of Independance was Hui ✓
What event happened just before the Waitangi Tribunal was created?
The hikoi✓

Which page features a picture of Prime Minister John Key and Tamati Kruger engaging in a hongi?
Page 6 feature Prime Minister John Key and Tamati Kruger engaging a hongi. ✓

Which region celebrated Waitangi Day by attempting a world record for the most people doing ti rakau simultaneously?
This region was Palmerston North. ✓

When did Waitangi first become a public holiday?
Waitangi first became a public holiday in February 6th 1974. The original name was New Zealand day but shortly changed 2 years later ✓

Find one interesting fact from the newspaper
I found it interesting how the Maoris had lost a huge amount of land ✓

This is a treasure hunt about Waitangi Day. I worked in my thinking group which includes of Saruja, San Tat, Fine and Dontalian