E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e rau Rangatira. Two years ago here, I set out my party’s three goals for the Treaty. Since then I’ve held to these goals and promises. Some who heard my words here ...

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

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

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 ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

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

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 ...

The eyes of the nation are on the Far North this week as tens of thousands commemorate Waitangi Day in the Bay of Islands.

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

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

Head of the Waitangi Trust says the positive response to the Labour leader's speech is 'unheard of' The post Hipkins ‘ray of ...

None of it is good news, and none of it’s getting better because people think the Treaty is a partnership. What is good news is we now have a Government with practical solutions to these problems, and ...