This handout photo taken and released on Feb 5, 2024 by the Office of the Prime Minister shows New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (C) speaking to local Maori and invited guests at the ...

On Wednesday was the annual gathering of political leaders on the Waitangi Treaty grounds. The occasion has often been marred by little ructions and spats, activists jostling through the Prime ...

Historically, there has only been one forum on the lower Treaty Grounds, at Te Tii Marae, where the rangatira who signed te Tiriti o Waitangi met to wānanga in 1840. This year was different.

On Feb. 6 1840, representatives of the British Crown and 500 Māori tribal leaders signed a treaty at Waitangi, in New Zealand’s far north, agreeing to the terms of their relationship.

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.

Photo / Getty Images Waitangi National Trust chair Pita Tipene said Luxon’s decision was disappointing, and there was “no other place for the Prime Minister to be” on Waitangi Day.

Press Release – Waitangi Treaty Grounds The conceptualisation of her recent works began through a series of small trips onto the moana. Every painting is constructed with a fresh palette of whenua ...

November 12, 2024 Press Release – Waitangi Treaty Grounds The funding, announced by Minister Potaka and Minister Jones, will address significant capital upgrades and modernising works, ensuring ...

The Governor-General will be welcomed to the Waitangi Treaty grounds with a powhiri on Feburary 4, followed by political parties on February 5, including the annual political talks, and then the ...

New Zealand Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Davies joined the thousands in attendance at Te Whare Rūnanga for the Waitangi Day Dawn Service. Photo: Supplied.

This handout photo taken and released on Feb 5, 2024 by the Office of the Prime Minister shows New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (C) speaking to local Maori and invited guests at the ...