The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.

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

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 ...

Rotorua, a cultural hub for New Zealand's Indigenous Māori people, shaped Flavell's journey as a proud Māori activist.

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 ...

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

Some say an oral promise of religious protection read out at Waitangi in 1840 amounts to a fourth article of the Treaty. But ...

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

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

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

The New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines commemorated Waitangi Day on Feb. 6 at the Ambassador's Official Residence in ...