If Christopher Luxon hoped to avoid Waitangi Day controversy, it backfired
Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw protest, distraction and delay. And it underlined his absence ...
The best thing about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s absence from Waitangi - Audrey Young
The best thing about the Prime Minister’s absence from Waitangi this year is that it shone a light on the best speech anyone ...
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Luxon urged to deal with division over Māori rights
The Prime Minister received a warm welcome after heading south for Waitangi Day – but a warning that he must show stronger ...
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Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday's anniversary of New Zealand's ...
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Was Luxon a Waitangi “drop nuts” or a drop kick?
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics is a weekly, mostly satirical column on politics that appears on listener.co.nz on ...
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 ...
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says pōwhiri just one of many Waitangi events
Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister ...
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 ...
Prime Minister’s global investment summit crucial to Luxon’s year of growth - Matthew Hooton
The Prime Minister’s global investment summit is just five weeks away. It is the single most important personal initiative Christopher Luxon will take in his year of economic growth. His reputation – ...
Waitangi Day: Christopher Luxon honours Ngāi Tahu's resilience in Akaroa
Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.