A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka parade took place in front of Te Tii Marae before docking near the lower Treaty ...
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...
New Zealand marked Waitangi Day, which laid the country's bicultural foundation, on Thursday to commemorate the 185th annive ...
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 ...
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a ...
A bill aimed at ending long-standing rights from the indigenous population has fuelled this year’s heated events.
Thousands gathered in the heart of the Bay of Islands, Northland, to commemorate Waitangi Day. A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds marked the beginning of ...
Senior Ngāpuhi members say fiery debate at Waitangi isn't going anywhere, so Te Tii Marae could be the best place for it to ...
Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made ...
The Labour leader’s approach to Waitangi commemorations and his speech at the political pōwhiri has been noted as a stand-out; presenting a positive vision amidst palpable discontent ...
New Zealand commemorates its national day on Thursday, Waitangi Day, marking 185 years since the signing of its foundational ...
The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve ...