The Treaty of Waitangi has been moved to a new home with tight security. The 177 year old document along with the piece of paper marking the Declaration of independence of the united Tribes of New Zealand and the women's suffrage Petition. They were shifted from Archives New Zealand to the National Library in Wellington. A pūtātara sounded at 4 am outside the Archives Building to mark the start of the move from the 27 year home to their new whare. Some of the staff carried the three fragile documents in specially prepared cases. Four warriors led the truck down the road 200m to the library with elders from iwi nationwide following behind. They were also voicing a karakia. The document will be part of a new exhibition at the library.
Source: Kiwi Kids News
3 words
- Whare: A communal house for Maori people.
- Exhibition : A public display of art or items of interest.
- Petition: A formal written request, typically one signed by many people.
My Opinion
I think that it is good change and that it was quite amazing the way they chose to move the documents.
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