The Te Tiriti o Waitangi was a contract which the Maori consider to be recognition of their existence and previous occupation of the land, respect for their language, culture and beliefs and “he established the regime not for uniculturalism, but for biculturalism” (Sorrenson, 2004 p. 162). This essay discusses historical events, attitudes and beliefs regarding Te reo Māori, its relationship to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the importance of bicultural practice in early childhood education. According to Maori legends and myths, the Te reo Maori is one of the treasures given to Tane (God of the Forest) when he ascended to the Twelfth Heaven to collect the three kete of knowledge that humanity needed to survive ( Pohatu, 2000). Te reo Māori is a unique identity of all Māori, it is a sacred and indigenous language as it was passed down to them by their ancestors to be treasured, nurtured and encouraged in order to positively influence future generations (Barlow, 1991) . In Māori tradition, they used Te reo to convey their history, tell myths and legends, to korero through karakia, waiata and ear to ear education (Pohatu, 2000). For example, the importance of Te reo Maori can still be seen when they gather at the Marae to welcome, wait and do karakia before the kai. Aotearoa is the home of Te reo Māori where it must be promoted and encouraged. In fact, the Te Whāriki Program and the New Zealand Early Years Curriculum recognize Te reo Māori by encouraging teachers to promote and implement it in early years settings, enabling all children to understand and develop an understanding of Māori heritages; Te reo and partnership with Te Tiriti of Waitangi (Ministry of Education [M...... middle of paper...... childhood education. The implementation of biculturalism is a social and political basis sharing power in the country's decision-making process, learning and understanding other cultures, values ​​and beliefs (Walker, 1996). To conclude, Te reo Maori is one of the treasures given to the Maori people as one. of his taonga of his God as part of his It is important for the Māori people to retain their language for the mokopuna and to connect them to the land, values ​​and beliefs The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi were partnership, participation and protection which the Crown failed to act on which resulted in the Waitangi Tribunal The Te Whariki and New Zealand program promotes and implements bicultural to revitalize Te reo Māori as well as strengthening the. partnership between the Maori and Pakeha of Te Tiriti of Waitangi..