19 October 2011 Media Statement
Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust welcome consideration to relocate Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Professor Sir Ngatata Love, Chairman of the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust representing Taranaki Whānui ki Te
Upoko o Te Ika has welcomed the concept of relocating Te Tiriti o Waitangi to a more accessible space within the
refurbished National Library. He said “The idea and intent behind the relocation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is commendable
and a move that will surely be welcomed by all”.
“The proposed relocation to the refurbished National Library building in a purpose-built centre will provide increased
access to and awareness of Te Tiriti. It will also give Te Tiriti o Waitangi more mana and a higher profile.
“The current location and display of this important founding document of Aotearoa/New Zealand is not well known and can
only be accessed weekdays from 9am-5pm. A lot of people I know believe that the original document is held either in the
far north or at Te Papa – so opening it to the wider public and letting people know where it is, is also important”, Sir
Ngatata concluded.
ends