New Zealand, Waitangi Day

Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted fashion with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon absent from the main commemorations,
Waitangi Day in New Zealand overshadowed by treaty controversy
Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking protests and political tensions.
IWPG New Zealand Calls for Women's Peace at Waitangi Day
Through this Waitangi Day event, IWPG emphasized the need for a women-led peace movement to New Zealand citizens and encouraged more people to join the journey of peace. It is expected that IWPG’s continued activities will take deeper root in New Zealand society.
New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies that critics say erode the rights promised to the Indigenous Maori population.
New Zealand marks anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, with quiet protests
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 Māori leaders amid a national period o
Waitangi Day 2025: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law - Christopher Luxon
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 ...
New Zealand's Waitangi Treaty may be at risk. These young Māori are fighting to protect it
Rotorua, a cultural hub for New Zealand's Indigenous Māori people, shaped Flavell's journey as a proud Māori activist.
List Of Submitters To Be Invited To Make Oral Submissions— Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Justice Committee has decided a list of submitters who will be invited to make oral submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. This is the primary list of invitees. Further ...
The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill, the term ...
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Treaty of Waitangi Anniversary: Tensions and Traditions
The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...
Claire Trevett: PM Christopher Luxon pays price for Act leader David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill
PM Christopher Luxon pays price for Act leader David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill. By Claire Trevett. Political Editor · ...
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ as Māori rights in focus
Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.
'Malicious intent': Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
The Bill aims to replace the existing Treaty principles - developed over time by courts and the Waitangi Tribunal to ...
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Hipkins ‘ray of sunshine’ among discontent at Waitangi, says host
Head of the Waitangi Trust says the positive response to the Labour leader's speech is 'unheard of' The post Hipkins ‘ray of ...