He Whakaputanga - The Declaration of Independence (1835)
Date: Thursday, 25 October; Friday, 26 October and Saturday 27 October 2018
Time: 10:30am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Take a free He Whakaputanga tour
Join our skilled He Tohu learning team to learn about He Whakaputanga — The Declaration Of Independence (1835), a key document which helped shape Aotearoa, New Zealand.
He Whakaputanga New Zealand’s first constitutional document
He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, The Declaration Of Independence of New Zealand was debated, agreed upon and ultimately signed by 34 rangatira at Waitangi on 28 October, 1835, and later by another 18 chiefs from the north and elsewhere, through until 22 July 1939.
He Whakaputanga is New Zealand’s first constitutional document — a document that defines the existence of the nation, who is in control of it, and how it will be run. It is also one of the earliest assertions of Māori identity beyond separate iwi and hapū. The document marked steps toward a unified form of governance among the many different rangatira and their hapū and iwi.
The document is inseparable from the Treaty of Waitangi and the issues that shape Aotearoa New Zealand.
As Ngāpuhi elder Hone Sadler notes, ‘He Whakaputanga te matua, Te Tiriti te tamaiti — He Whakaputanga is the parent, Te Tiriti is the child.’
He Whakaputanga remains a taonga of great significance today.
Image: Shaw Savill Line postcard depicting the United Tribes Ensign. Ref: 82-419-01.
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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36.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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63.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Friends of Karori Cemetery: Upcoming Tours
We have just released
our forward tour schedule through to June, and it's a doozy!
3rd May - Tales From the Vaults
3rd May - Murder & Mayhem
7th June - Accidentally Killed
7th June - First Burials
Tickets are $10 per person. Children under 12 are free. For tour times, more details, and to book your tickets, please visit our ticketing website:
events.humanitix.com...
Image:
Wellington, 1886, Wellington, maker unknown. Gift of Mr. Whitehead, 1956. Te Papa (O.005958/02)
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