Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi is ground zero for New Zealand history. It's been called the "Birthplace of New Zealand." It's where the British signed a treaty with the Maori chiefs.

The Treaty of Waitangi is still enforced today.

It gave the British the right to govern. But still preserved a host of rights for the Maori people and culture. It remains one of the most important documents in New Zealand history and current law.