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

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 ...

They included a growing sense of unity among Māori during the past year, and people wanting to show their support for the principles of the Treaty ... boats. But before waka hit the waters at ...

They included a growing sense of unity among Māori during the past year, and people wanting to show their support for the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi ... and inflatable boats. But before waka ...

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 ...

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

New Zealand's Waitangi Day was overshadowed by controversy as Māori leaders condemned a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. Methodist Church president Te Aroha Rountree likened the ...

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But Thursday's anniversary of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted fashion with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon absent from the main commemorations ...

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on February 6, 1840. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend commemorations this year. The majority of the events will be at the Waitangi ...