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 Prime Minister received a warm welcome after heading south for Waitangi Day – but a warning that he must show stronger ...

Every year, hundreds of kaihoe (paddlers) from across New Zealand travel to a camp site in Waitangi known as “Tent City” to ...

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

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 ...

It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday's anniversary of New ...

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 ...

New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...

Northland District Prevention Manager Inspector Dean Robinson says the atmosphere at the treaty grounds has been relaxed and respectful. Waitangi Limited Chief Executive Ben Dalton says the day was ...

Called 'paraikete whero' (red blankets), a group of wāhine including Goulton adopted the idea as a symbol of resistance. They ...

The Prime Minister has defended his choice not to attend Waitangi this year and says while he may travel in future he does not want the day to be “dominated” by the historic site. Normally the country ...