…day, Waitangi Day, is celebrated on 6 February every year. The day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and is a time for Maori and Pakeha to reflect on our nationhood and our future. Find out more about Waitangi Day: its history, Maori protests and how we celebrate the day.

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The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document. The material on this Website was prepared with the assistance of historians and other specialists, and with the help of key Government departments.

Society » History » Treaty Of Waitangi

Overlooking the Bay of Islands, this site is a significant historic site that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders.

Travel » Attractions » Maori Culture

Tidy and modern motel accommodation suitable for both individuals and groups and are very handy to the main township of Waitangi.

Travel » Accommodation » Motels And Motor Lodges

The Waitangi golf course offers 18 champion standard holes and features expansive sea views.

Recreation » Sports » Golf

1 to 3 day tours to Bay of Islands including 'Swim with the Dolphins' and 'Hole in the Rock' cruises.

Travel » Tour Operators » Cruises And Charters

An Auckland event for families and all ages featuring free entertainment, music and dance, show rides, competitions and prizes. Free entry. Free parking. Other events include Flava Out West, Oceania extravaganza, Watchmen in the City, Kuia and Kaumatua Ball, and Youth Shout Out.

Entertainment » Events

A site conveying a personal interpretation of New Zealand's colonial history and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Society » History » Early Settlers

Waitangi Associates was founded in the belief that Pakeha need to understand and take responsibility for their own colonial history and for honouring the Treaty of Waitangi.

Society » Maori » Issues

A premier boating destination, attracting people from all over the world who wish to experience day or overnight charters, fishing or diving.

Travel » Tour Operators » Fishing

A luxurious holiday home set on the rivers edge, located minutes from Paihia, with full facilities including Sky TV, games microwave and kayaks.

Travel » Accommodation » Holiday Homes

…of Islands sailing adventure on Straycat, a 10.4m stable catamaran. Activities include snorkelling, watching dolphins and birdlife, and sightseeing. Day sailing tours depart daily from Paihia and Russell.

Travel » Tour Operators » Cruises And Charters

Situated in park like surroundings, the Haruru Falls Motor Inn and waterfront camping ground offers 14 self contained family and studio motel units, located by the beautiful Haruru falls.

Travel » Accommodation » Motels And Motor Lodges

Sea kayaking in northern New Zealand in the Bay of Islands. Experience our popular New Zealand kayaking / canoeing tours. Outer islands with lagoons, natural rock caves and quiet sandy beaches, or relax amongst the mangrove forest and challenge the Haruru Falls.

Travel » Tour Operators » Canoeing And Kayaking

A charter boat booking centre, with charter boats located in Auckland and the Bay of Islands. They offer a selection of skippered and bareboat cruising yachts and powerboats.

Travel » Tour Operators » Cruises And Charters

Waitangi Golf Club located in Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand has the most stunning sea views over the Bay of Islands area.

Recreation » Sports » Golf

Challenge Rafting operates a variety of exciting half day trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers.

Travel » Tour Operators » Adventure » Rafting

Providers of car and vehicle hire in the Northland region, from Paihia, Opua, Russell and Waitangi through to the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri and surrounding towns.

Travel » Transportation » Rentals » Cars

A Whangarei motel complex offerin 22 self-contained units set in extensive grounds. Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, SKY television and a choice of cooked or continental breakfast.

Travel » Accommodation » Motels And Motor Lodges

A small country school set in the high country between the East Otago coastline and the Maniototo basin. Macraes Moonlight School is a full primary school teaching children from Years 1 to 8, with individualised learning programmes to cater for all learning styles.

Education » Primary

Providing yacht charters in the Bay of Islands where you can swim with dolphins.

Travel » Tour Operators » Cruises And Charters

Signature Golf allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of the New Zealand landscape and the best of New Zealand golf courses. They offer tailor-made itineraries designed to suit the individual traveller.

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Find out more about New Zealand's national anthems and their history.

Society » New Zealand Information

Boutique accommodation in Russell in the beautiful Bay of Islands, Northland.

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Well presented cabins and tourist flats. Tranquil quiet setting, nestled beside Waitangi River on 4.2 hectares of park-like grounds.

Travel » Accommodation » Campsites And Holiday Parks