ESA’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured Waitangi, New Zealand.
Waitangi is the main port and largest settlement of the Chatham Islands with less than 200 population. It is along the southern shore of Petre Bay, on the west coast of the archipelago’s main island. With a population of 177 in the 2018 census, Waitangi is by far the largest settlement on the archipelago, accounting for about 27% of the group’s population of 663. Waitangi Day (Māori: Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on Feb. 6, 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement towards British sovereignty by representatives of the Crown and indigenous Māori chiefs, and so is regarded by many as the founding document of the nation. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi and elsewhere to commemorate the signing of the treaty. A variety of events are held, including parties, Māori hui (social gatherings), reflections on New Zealand history, official awards and citizenship ceremonies. The commemoration has also been the focus of protest by Māori activists, and is occasionally the focus of controversy.
The local scenery on the ground is as follows.
Reference: Copernicus EU’s Tweet
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