Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures are widely derided and prompted tens of thousands of people to march on Parliament in Wellington last November.
New Zealanders Celebrate National Day Amid Debate Over Founding Treaty
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies that critics say erode the rights promised to the Indigenous Maori population.
New Zealand grapples with nationhood on Waitangi Day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has used his Waitangi Day address to settle nerves over his government's attitude to Maori and the Treaty of Waitangi, insisting it would "honour the treaty and work in partnership with Maori".
Waitangi Day in New Zealand overshadowed by treaty controversy
Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking protests and political tensions.
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 protests of government officials by some Māori leaders amid a national period o
New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service
Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document. US says will levy tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Feb. 1
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ as Māori rights in focus
Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.
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What did the Māori chiefs say before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840?
The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.
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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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Thousands gather in New Zealand on Waitangi Day
Thousands gathered across New Zealand yesterday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...
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Ten things you might not know about Waitangi
Our Waitangi 2025 coverage is possible because of the over 13,000 Spinoff members who pay to support our work. If you aren’t ...
Waitangi 2025: Waitangi Day must be community and not politically driven – Shane Jones
In the early 1970s I rarely made it to Waitangi because February 6 was the day pupils returned to St Stephen’s School. A time ...
If Christopher Luxon hoped to avoid Waitangi Day controversy, it backfired
Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw protest, distraction and delay. And it underlined his absence ...
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Waitangi 2025: A day of kōrero, kaupapa and kotahitanga
One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.
Waitangi 2025: What the kōhanga generation offers the country - Simon Wilson
There was a lot of talk about Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi at Waitangi this week. She died recently, aged 95, having ...