New Zealand, Waitangi Day

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 political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures are widely derided and prompted tens of thousands of people to march on Parliament in Wellington last November.
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 Waitangi, sparking protests and political tensions.
IWPG New Zealand Calls for Women's Peace at Waitangi Day
Through this Waitangi Day event, IWPG emphasized the need for a women-led peace movement to New Zealand citizens and encouraged more people to join the journey of peace. It is expected that IWPG’s continued activities will take deeper root in New Zealand society.
Thousands gather in New Zealand on Waitangi Day
Thousands gathered across New Zealand yesterday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies that critics say erode the rights promised to the indigenous Maori population.
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 of government officials by some Māori leaders amid a national period o
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ with Māori rights in focus
Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between the British ...
If Christopher Luxon Hoped To Avoid Waitangi Day Controversy, It Backfired
Analysis - If Christopher Luxon was trying to avoid controversy and challenge attending Waitangi Day in the South Island, it ...
Waitangi Day 2025: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law - Christopher Luxon
Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from and look forward to what we can achieve together. It has always ...
Waitangi Day 2025: Waka biggest turn-out in three decades
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a ...
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Waitangi 2025: A day of kōrero, kaupapa and kotahitanga
One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.
Rotorua Waitangi Day celebration draws thousands with food and culture
Whether they were listening to the music, getting their face painted, buying items from stalls or enjoying the food, locals ...
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Te Arawa signs historic Waitangi Day agreement
Te Arawa Group Holdings and Te Arawa Lakes Trust have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening ...
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Waitangi Day Rotorua 2025: Your guide to events
In its third year, Waitangi Day at Te Puia returns with a full-on day for whānau to experience cultural festivities and entertainment. The event starts at 9.30am and has a range of pā activities ...
New Waitangi Day Tradition In Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its ...