On 12 February 1840, over 3000 Māori arrived at Mangungu Mission house (some records say 67, some say 70, and some say over 70, the most consistant number is 67) these rangatira o Hokianga signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi, just six days after the first signing at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This became the second-largest signing event of the Te Tiriti O Waitangi, marking a pivotal moment in the relationship between Māori and the British Crown. Today, the restored mission house stands as a powerful remin