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 ...

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

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...

From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.

Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding ...

One of the guest speakers for the Waitangi Forum, Tania Rauna - known to many as the "Unicorn of Te Tai Rāwhiti" or the ...

But, at Waitangi last year protesters attempted to drown out Seymour with waiata as he spoke. "While it will ultimately be the decision of the taumata on the day as to how best to uphold the ...

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But, at Waitangi last year protesters attempted to drown out Seymour with waiata as he spoke. "While it will ultimately be the decision of the taumata on the day as to how best to uphold the ...

In July of that year, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in people ...

An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku, where TeTiriti was signed in ...

Photo / Warren Buckland An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku ...