What is the significance of the Treaty House at Waitangi in New Zealand national heritage?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The original Georgian residence of British Resident James Busby
- Step 1: Pre-fabricated in Sydney and erected at Waitangi in 1833 for British Resident James Busby. Step 2. In 1932, Governor-General Lord Bledisloe purchased the neglected estate and gifted it to the nation. Answer: The original Georgian residence of British Resident James Busby. Why not the others: The grounds are preserved as the Waitangi Treaty Grounds national historic site.
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