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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Prime Minister Chris Luxon has used his Waitangi Day address to settle nerves over his government's attitude to Maori and the ...

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 ...

As Hamiltonians prepare to enjoy the upcoming public holidays, the city’s daily water use continues to climb most days. Hamilton City Council is urging residents to look at different ways to reduce ...

3:08pm - Speaking to media, Waitangi National Trust chair Pita Tipene ... Referring to the disestablishment of Three Waters, Skyes said "we will not let you deny our rights for our waters".

The national holiday marks the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi between Maori chiefs and colonising British forces, widely seen as the birth of modern New Zealand.