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 ...

Trading restrictions don't apply to Waitangi Day in the way they would for Easter holidays, Christmas, or the first half of Anzac Day - but you may have to pay a surcharge.

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 ...

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

Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its significance for many Hamiltonians. Hosted at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato ...

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 ...

About 1500 people gathered in Pātea for a Waitangi Day festival packed with vibrant te reo Māori performances, food and ...

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

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 ...

Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day ...