$8 million investment in Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds hold a unique place in New Zealand's identity. As one of Northland's premier visitor destinations, they attract more than 160,000 visitors each year and support regional tourism, employment and economic activity.

The funding will support the ongoing operation of the Treaty Grounds while investing in the infrastructure and assets needed to maintain public access. 

It will also help deliver the educational, cultural and commemorative programmes that make the Treaty Grounds a living and enduring taonga.

Previous regional development funding has supported the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and associated infrastructure, including:

• $10.2 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for Treaty Grounds infrastructure upgrades.
• $1.57 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the sealing and upgrade of Haruru Falls Road, a secondary access route to the Treaty Grounds.
• $14.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund for Te Rau Aroha, the Māori Battalion Museum.