Y4-6 Land and Sovereignty

A VOX documentary - gives an overview of the history of Aotearoa and what has led to the reparations of recent times.

A simple overview of the Waitangi Tribunal - which was formed by the Government after Whina Cooper's Land March in the same year - 1975.

Season 1, Episode 3: Early Encounters

Abel Tasman and James Cook’s first contacts with Māori 

Season 1, Episode 5: New Zealand Wars (Part 1)

Waikato Māori had been allies of Pākehā but the hunger for land from colonists and the rise of Kingitanga encouraged Governor George Grey to launch a massive invasion. 

Season 1, Episode 6: New Zealand Wars (Part 2)

British troops are leaving Aotearoa but conflict between the government and so-called “rebel” Māori.

This Twinkl activity has multi-level reading activities.

This Twinkl activity allows students to explore the places connected to the Treaty of Waitangi.