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#WAITANGITREATYGROUNDS #BAYOFISLANDS #NORTHLANDNZ #NEWZEALAND We travel back in time as we learn about New Zealand’s history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It is an absolute must-do when you are in the Bay of Islands because it is rich in history and stories of the momentous events which shaped the nation. The guided tour ended outside the Carved Meeting House where we are given a traditional Maori welcome before moving inside for a full cultural performance which includes songs, traditional war dance, and many more. That doesn’t end our visit at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, we explored more. To mark the spot where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed a huge flagstaff has been put up where the first three official flags are flying. We discovered more of history as we entered the Treaty House. It is the home of James Busby who is the first representative of the British Crown in New Zealand. We also went inside the Museum of the Price of Citizenship. This museum commemorates the commitment and sacrifice of Maori in the NZ Armed Forces. Our final stop was the Museum of Waitangi that features images and artifacts that tell the stories of New Zealand’s past. This is also where different copies of New Zealand’s founding documents can be found. This was our first out-of-town trip and it was worth an hour drive to be in one of the most historic places of New Zealand to witness Maori culture and of course to gain more understanding of the history of the country where we currently live. Hope you enjoy our video. Thank you for watching! // We are a Filipino family of three who loves to take on adventures. Our story began in Dubai where we lived for a few years before moving to our new home. Join us on our journey and adventures as we start another chapter of our lives in the beautiful New Zealand. If you like our video please hit the like button! And we hope you subscribe and join the #familysidetrip https://youtube.com/c/FamilySideTrip //Follow us on: Instagram: @familysidetrip https://www.instagram.com/familysidetrip/?hl=en Facebook: @familysidetrip https://www.facebook.com/familysidetrip/