When Ngāi Tahu signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, there was hope for partnership and protection. However, a century of ...

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

Seymour’s microphone was taken away twice while delivering the remarks. Members of the welcoming party stood to turn their ...

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

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

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

The Labour leader’s approach to Waitangi commemorations and his speech at the political pōwhiri has been noted as a stand-out ...

Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.

The best thing about the Prime Minister’s absence from Waitangi this year is that it shone a light on the best speech anyone ...

Analysis - If Christopher Luxon was trying to avoid controversy and challenge attending Waitangi Day in the South Island, it ...

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 ...

Senior Ngāpuhi members say fiery debate at Waitangi isn't going anywhere, so Te Tii Marae could be the best place for it to ...