A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka parade took place in front of Te Tii Marae before docking near the lower Treaty ...

The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...

The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document.

From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.

But, at Waitangi last year protesters attempted to drown out Seymour with waiata as he spoke. "While it will ultimately be the decision of the taumata on the day as to how best to uphold the ...

“At the end of the day of a big cooking day, even at the end of cooking dinner, I noticed that my lower back hurt, my knees would hurt, and I was like, What the fuck is happening?” she say ...

But, at Waitangi last year protesters attempted to drown out Seymour with waiata as he spoke. "While it will ultimately be the decision of the taumata on the day as to how best to uphold the ...

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An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku, where TeTiriti was signed in ...

Photo / Warren Buckland An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku ...