Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year ...

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

Seymour’s microphone was taken away twice while delivering the remarks. Members of the welcoming party stood to turn their ...

It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...

hundreds of Māori and Pākehā gathered in front of Busby’s house at what is now known as the Waitangi Treaty grounds. At 11am, ...

The Prime Minister has defended his choice not to attend Waitangi this year and says while he may travel in future he does not want the day to be “dominated” by the historic site. Normally the country ...

New Zealand First minister Shane Jones says future government funding for the Waitangi National Trust shouldn’t be given ...

Senior Ngāpuhi members say fiery debate at Waitangi isn't going anywhere, so Te Tii Marae could be the best place for it to ...

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

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

The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve ...

At the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the country's north, political and community leaders welcomed the day with a stately dawn ...