Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between the British ...

As the sun rose over Te Whare Rūnanga, the air filled with waiata, kōrero, and the sound of paddles cutting through the moana ...

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

Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its ...

One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from and look forward to what we can achieve together. It has always ...

Every year, hundreds of kaihoe (paddlers) from across New Zealand travel to a camp site in Waitangi known as “Tent City” to ...

Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a ...

Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae was plagued by protest, distraction and delay. It underlined his avoidance of Waitangi, and was met with a forceful message from the hosts.

Thousands gathered across New Zealand yesterday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...