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 ...
Waitangi Day 2025 in pictures
A dawn ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds. Events were also held throughout the country, with hundreds of people ...
New Zealand marks 185th year of signing Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...
Waitangi 2025: Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' comments
Mexican Ambassador to New Zealand Alfredo Perez Bravo is about to hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters days ...
Waitangi 2025: Mexican Ambassador to have ‘friendly’ meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters as crowds set to swell
Mexican Ambassador to New Zealand Alfredo Perez Bravo is about to hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters days ...
Navy Honours History At This Year’s Waitangi Day Celebrations
At midday on Waitangi Day, Tuesday 6 February, HMNZS Canterbury will fire a 21-gun salute to observe the 185th Anniversary of ...
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Ten things you might not know about Waitangi
Our Waitangi 2025 coverage is possible because of the over 13,000 Spinoff members who pay to support our work. If you aren’t ...
New Charter Schools Open Doors To First Students
Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki, the first new charter school to be announced last November, will greet its first 60 students with a mihi whakatau including whānau, supporters, Charter School ...