Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day. Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding document: The ...

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 been my intention to celebrate Waitangi Day around New Zealand. This year I ...

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

Comment: Honouring the Treaty can benefit us all and the environment that we share if we each commit to sincerity, justice ...

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

Waitangi Day impresses, always. Opinions expressed everywhere but not by everybody. Many enjoy the public holiday – a ...

Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made ...

Analysis - If Christopher Luxon was trying to avoid controversy and challenge attending Waitangi Day in the South Island, it seems to have backfired. The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw ...

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

Whether they were listening to the music, getting their face painted, shopping at stalls or enjoying food, locals say they ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day ...

Mayor Tory Whanau spoke to a packed out crowd at the Waitangi Day festival at Waitangi Park in Wellington, calling for the government to shelve the Treaty Principles Bill, and to put a stop to the ...