Social Science EDUCATION Programmes

The Treaty
He Iwi Tahi TaAtou. Together, we are one people

This  programme delves into the challenging issues around the coming together of two peoples both within the Waikato and New Zealand.
Using our exhibitions, the Treaty of Waitangi and specially created resources from Te Papa, we encourage students to explore central issues that contributed to the seeming necessity of Ti Titiri O Waitangi and to examine the fundamental controversies of our country’s history.

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History Detective Walk

Explore the old town centre with our History Detective and learn about the people and places that made Hamilton what it is today. Take this as a standalone programme or in conjunction with Never a Dull Moment or The Mighty River Waikato.

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Never a Dull Moment - Hamilton Stories

This programme offers a guided exploration of the entertaining, interactive and thought-provoking exhibition Never a Dull Moment, highlighting the hidden world of early Hamilton. Discover the stories and events that have shaped the city and the Waikato, engage with the many interactive displays, take part in roleplay and group discussion, make critical decisions and have fun with a scavenger hunt.
Key concepts in the exhibition include the relationship between the militia, settlers and tangata whenua of early Hamilton; the allocation and development of land and the resulting economic development; stories of local business, entertainment, recreation and fashion; remembrance of Hamilton’ s WW1 and WWI I soldiers and the impact of war on those left behind.

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Also see:

Maatauranga Maaori
Ngaa Pou Whenua
Te Kiingitanga
Te Tumu Taniwha