Celebrate our national day on 6 February and visit 15 staffed properties that Heritage New Zealand cares for. Entry is free, with special events planned at some of the properties.
There's some amazing stories to share, so come along, be part of our heritage and make a day of it with family and friends. Pick up a copy of our special Waitangi Day commemorative booklet.
Northland:
Mangungu Mission
10am - 4pm, free admission
Site of the largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. See the table on which the Treaty was signed and imagine the huge gathering of over 3000 people and hundreds of waka on that day.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Clendon House
10am - 4pm, free admission
Home of James Reddy Clendon, and his second wife Jane. Their home and story sheds light on the early colonial politics of Northland. James Clendon was one of the few Europeans who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags
Pompallier Mission and Printery
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Explore the Printery and Tannery building and beautiful gardens. Guided tours of the site at 11am and 2pm. Browse in our French–themed shop and enjoy coffee and croissants from our pop-up café (own cost), with views across the bay. Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Kerikeri Mission Station - the Stone Store and Kemp House
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Perfect place for a family day out, Kerikeri Mission Station has it all. Guided tours of the site including Kemp House at 11am and 2pm. Numbers limited.
The Honey House Café and the Stone Store shopping experience are operating as usual.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
Te Waimate Mission
10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Free admission
Explore the Mission House at New Zealand's first farm. Bring a picnic to have under the trees. A great family day out in a beautiful historic place.
Flags flying! Display: The Story of our Flags.
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