Takapūneke in Akaroa is as important as the Waitangi Grounds. The site of the Brig Elizabeth Te Rauparaha Massacre that was a blood thirsty start to a nation and ultimately led to the Treaty of Waitangi. One of the best places to explore Maori history and Maori culture in the South Island. With the newest … Continue reading Takapūneke, Akaroa | The South Islands Waitangi Grounds.