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

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New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet protests of government officials by some M?ori leaders amid a national period ...

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.

The national holiday marks the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi between Maori chiefs and colonising British forces, widely seen as the birth of modern New Zealand.

A bill aimed at ending long-standing rights from the indigenous population has fuelled this year’s heated events.

Government funding will go towards 26 community events to commemorate Waitangi Day in 2025, from Tāhuna (Queenstown) to Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) and Rēkohu/Wharekauri (Chatham Islands).

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 ...

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 ...

Given that MLK Day is a federal holiday, schools and government offices, including the USPS, will be closed in observance of the day. Many retailers and restaurants, however, remain open for ...

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 ...