New Zealand marks anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, with quiet protests
New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...
Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...
New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ with Māori rights in focus
Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.
Waitangi Day in New Zealand overshadowed by treaty controversy
Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...
New Zealand marks 185th year of signing Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...
Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Maori
It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday's anniversary of New ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebration, as he speaks from Akaroa
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 ...
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New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service
Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding ...
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Hipkins ‘ray of sunshine’ among discontent at Waitangi, says host
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 ...
Waitangi Day 2025: Crown accused of having ‘filed for divorce’ from Māori during political dawn service
Of the bill, Rountree said it seemed the Crown had “filed for divorce” while Māori were “blissfully unaware”. Her comments roused a sleepy crowd who broke into applause. Act leader David Seymour, the ...