This is the third series of recordings of radio broadcasts made from Waitangi on 06 February 1940, during the celebrations to mark the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. [See ID 37870 and 36195 for earlier parts of the broadcasts.]
In the afternoon, memorials were unveiled to commemorate Captain Hobson, Mr Busby and the Māori chiefs who signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
Part 31. Commentator Clive Drummond outlines the ceremonies that will now take place. Hon. Mr W.E. Parry will first unveil a tablet to commemorate the services of Sir James Busby, first British Resident.
Mr Parry speaks and outlines Mr Busby's role and the difficulties he overcame to bring about the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Mr James Busby of Tokomaru Bay, grandson of the original James Busby, then says a few words. He says his grandfather had some mud thrown at him, but happily most of that has now been 'scrubbed off.'
Clive Drummond notes that a parchment copy of the Treaty is kept in the Treaty House.
Part 32. Clive Drummond continues, noting the copy of the Treaty is from 1866. Next, a tablet in honour of the Māori chiefs who were the original signatories to the Treaty will be unveiled. On behalf of the Māori people Bishop Bennett introduces the Acting Native Minister Mr Langstone, who speaks at length about the circumstances which lead to the Treaty and then unveils the tablet.
Part 33. Several public address announcements are made by the chief organiser of the day's events, Mr Mulligan. Direct descendants of those who signed the Treaty are to be presented to Their Excellencies in front of the Treaty House. Clive Drummond describes the scene as European and Māori descendants of the signatories and others involved in the original Treaty ceremony move forward. The names of the original signatories are announced as their descendants are presented: Kawiti, Teroha, Hākiro, Pouhere[ ?], Hone Heke [applause], Patuone, Tamati Waka Nene [several], James Busby [several]
Part 34. Further descendants' names are read out as they are presented: Baker [several], Williams, Clendon [several], Motu, Te Kēmera, Rewa, Te Rangihaeata, Te Rauparaha, Enoka, Mokopura [?], a chief from Waikari, Nōpera. A request is made that the official Māori farewell to their Excellencies will begin shortly and people are asked to move for this to take place.
Clive Drummond refers listeners to the series of centenary pictorial publications "Making New Zealand" and the Centennial Exhibition to learn more about the country's development since the signing of the Treaty. He says some telegrams have been received from listeners to say the broadcast has been heard. One from Nelson says reception was perfect. He then signs off and ends the broadcast.