Every year on 6 February – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on 6 February 1840.

Feb 4, 2025 · Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond. ... the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year ...

6 days ago · Waitangi Day, every February 6th, is celebrated by people throughout the country of New Zealand, particularly in the Bay Islands. Events can last for up to three days, including a special opening service takes place at dawn on Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds. Other activities including political speeches, parades, ceremonies, musical performances and so…

Treaty House and grounds at Waitangi, where the treaty was first signed. The first Waitangi Day was celebrated in the grounds on 6 February 1934. The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Te Tiriti o Waitangi) was first signed on 6 February 1840 on the grounds of James Busby's house—now known as Treaty House—at Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands.The treaty was signed by representatives acting on behalf ...

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is open every day, except Christmas Day. Visitors to Waitangi purchase Admission which includes access to all heritage buildings and taonga, the world's largest waka, two museums and a full programme of tours and cultural performances.

Waitangi Day, a day to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is an acknowledgement of New Zealand’s past which provides a platform for all New Zealanders to consider what the Treaty means today.

As you explore the iconic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, you will be transported back to the pivotal moment in 1840 when Māori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown gathered to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, forging a partnership that would shape the nation's future.

Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. For most people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is a time for reflecting on the Treaty and its place in modern New Zealand. Read the full article.

Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds by day and enjoy a hāngī and concert in the evening. Every year on 6 February - Waitangi Day - the Waitangi Treaty Grounds host a free festival which starts at 5am with a Dawn Service followed by all-day entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

6 days ago · A dawn ceremony has marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds. Thursday's celebration came after a tense pōwhiri at the marae yesterday which saw ACT Leader David Seymour's microphone cut off twice, and his speech drowned out by waiata.. The day will include a flag raising ceremony, and the traditional waka parade.