Unwritten rules: why claims of a missing ‘fourth article’ of the Treaty don’t stack up
Some say an oral promise of religious protection read out at Waitangi in 1840 amounts to a fourth article of the Treaty. But ...
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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 ...
A taonga of Waitangi - Inside the forum tent
Away from the tense scenes on the paepae, under a closely guarded canvas tent, te iwi Māori do the real work of Waitangi: ...
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Treaty of Waitangi Anniversary: Tensions and Traditions
The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...
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Waitangi Day a reminder we cannot allow the worst of us to represent who we are
Comment: Honouring the Treaty can benefit us all and the environment that we share if we each commit to sincerity, justice and good faith, writes Lianne Dalziel ...
The day the Māori Queen came to Waitangi
Dressed in all white, the new queen stood out immediately among the kuia and kaumātua wearing their usual black formal ...
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Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its 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 ...
Treaty Principles Bill: Far North mayor says law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
A council has baulked at the potential costs David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill could place on its financially strained ...
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List Of Submitters To Be Invited To Make Oral Submissions— Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Justice Committee has decided a list of submitters who will be invited to make oral submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. This is the primary list of invitees.
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Waitangi Day events in the Bay of Plenty: Here’s what’s happening in your region
The Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival commemorates the signing of the Treaty and acknowledges Tauranga’s multicultural, multi-ethnic make-up. Photo / Benjamin Parkinson Tauranga City Council ...