The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year ...

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 ...

One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

New Zealand commemorates its national day on Thursday, Waitangi Day, marking 185 years since the signing of its foundational ...

Every year, hundreds of kaihoe (paddlers) from across New Zealand travel to a camp site in Waitangi known as “Tent City” to ...

New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...

Navy Band Concert on the Te Tii Marae grounds From the outset, Waitangi commemorations have included naval involvement, from the day the Treaty was first signed on 6 February 1840 with Captain ...

Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia might look entirely political from afar, but anyone who has been to the Treaty grounds during the historic week will know that is not exactly true.

A dawn ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds. Events were also held throughout the country, with hundreds of people ...

The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve ...