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

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...

The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures ...

So said Hōne Heke, the first rangatira (chief) to sign the Treaty of Waitangi. To emphasise the gravity of this sentiment, he then mentioned two of his predecessors by name: Kaharau and Kauteawha.

NZ First MP Shane Jones during his speech at Rātana Pā last month. Our originating document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed on February 6, 1840. An agreement between Māori and the British ...

After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss ...

The Federation of Islamic Associations of Aotearoa New Zealand (FIANZ) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. As the national Muslim ...

Using extensive photos, fact boxes and quotes, the book views New Zealand’s founding document from a range of modern perspectives. It touches on the Treaty’s role in popular culture, treaty ...

Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister ...