2 x Articles - Transport Agency, Waitangi Treaty grounds

[Kiwi Frontline]

WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS NAMED AS NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

Te Pitowhenua Waitangi Treaty Grounds has been named the country’s first National Historic Landmark.

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson made the announcement at Waitangi today.

The National Historic Landmarks programme was introduced by the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.

The programme identifies geographical areas of national significance – the first to be named is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds......

www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/waitangi-treaty-grounds-named-new-zealand-s-first-national-historic-landmark

[Kiwi Frontline]

MĀORI AND THE TRANSPORT AGENCY

The Transport Agency recognises and respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and will work with Māori as partners to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

The Transport Agency is responsible for delivering an integrated transport system. We have an important role to play in finding opportunities to better respond to Māori aspirations while delivering transport solutions. We can contribute by working with Māori and other government agencies to support Māori to achieve their aspirations.

We invest time and effort that reflects the importance of this partnership. Both Treaty partners benefit from working closely together, focusing on long-term outcomes and building strong and enduring relationships......

nzta.govt.nz/about-us/about-the-nz-transport-agency/maori-and-the-transport-agency/