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 ...
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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 ...
Waitangi Day 2025: Waka Biggest Turn-Out In Three Decades
Ngāti Whātua brought Te Kawau for the first time, which was built just a year ago and paddled in Barcelona as part of the America's Cup festivities. Gabel said the 1000-plus kaihoe (paddlers) who ...
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 ...
Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...
Books of mana: 10 essential reads for Waitangi Day
Māori have been writing about their experiences for two centuries. Here, the authors of a new book about that literary legacy ...
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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 ...
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Treaty of Waitangi not merely a historical document, but ‘foundational and living’ – MTG
MTG staff members Te Hira Henderson and Laura Vodanovich. With the lead-up to Waitangi Day next week and the current Parliamentary discussion around the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, this ...
Mayor Tory Whanau Addresses Pōneke’s Waitangi Day Celebrations
Mayor Tory Whanau spoke to a packed out crowd at the Waitangi Day festival at Waitangi Park in Wellington, calling for the ...
Waitangi Day through the lens of a Māori warden - 'I'm a part of history changing'
The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic ...
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External consultants to analyse record Treaty Principles submissions
David Seymour has criticised spending on contractors, while analysis of his Treaty Principles Bill is expected to rack up a ...
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Waitangi Day events in the Bay of Plenty: Here’s what’s happening in your region
The Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival commemorates the signing of the Treaty and acknowledges Tauranga’s multicultural, multi-ethnic make-up. Photo / Benjamin Parkinson Tauranga City Council ...