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I know that in 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi didn't automatically become a holiday but when did it actually become a public holiday?
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The FIRST celebration was the dedication o the Treaty House, 6 Feb 1934. ANNUAL commemoration began in 1947. LOCAL option to substitute Waitangiaday for another public holiday - 1960. NEW ZEALAND DAY ACT passed in 1973 FIRST official national holiday 1974.
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Why did waitangi day become are public holiday?
Because the day reflects on the day that the waitangi treaty was signed
New zealand base itself on which treaty?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi/ The Treaty of Waitangi.
Is there a expire date on the treaty of waitangi?
There is no expiry date on the treaty of Waitangi.
What is caren fox opioin on treaty of waitangi?
she disagreed on the treaty
Did James Cook sign the the treaty of waitangi?
No. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed over 60 years after Captain James Cook died.
Why did waitangi day become are public holiday?
Because the day reflects on the day that the waitangi treaty was signed
New zealand base itself on which treaty?
Te Tiriti O Waitangi/ The Treaty of Waitangi.
Does the Maori holiday waitangi day change its date every year or not?
It's always on the 6th of February. This was the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
Where was the treaty of waitangi made?
Waitangi
What day does the treaty of waitangi get celebrated?
Waitangi Day is a national day of New Zealand. It is a public holiday and is celebrated on 6th February. On this day the treaty of Waitangi was signed that is New Zealand's founding document.
Is there a expire date on the treaty of waitangi?
There is no expiry date on the treaty of Waitangi.
What does the treaty of waitangi stand for today?
the treaty of waitangi is very important but it sucks
Where was the treaty of waitangi signd?
Er ... was it perhaps Waitangi?
Place where 1840 treaty was signed?
Treaty of Waitangi was signed 6th Feb 1840 at Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand. You can visit the Waitangi Treaty grounds. The treaty then travelled around New Zealand so it could be signed by tribes that could not get to Waitangi.
What is Waitangi famous for?
It is the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
What are facts led to the treaty of waitangi?
not sure does anyone know ten intresting facts about the treaty of waitangi
The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi was between the .?
The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi was between the Britsh Crown and Maori Cheifs.
