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

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

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

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 ...

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

New Zealand commemorates its national day on Thursday, Waitangi Day, marking 185 years since the signing of its foundational ...

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

A dawn ceremony will mark the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds this morning. Today's celebration came after a tense pōwhiri at the marae ...

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

3.15PM: TE ŌHĀKĪ – Renowned Māori artist, Whirimako Black unpacks issues around cultural reclamation and identity as she recreates her classic waiata, "Kei hea tōku reo", with artists who are on their ...

Rotorua, a cultural hub for New Zealand's Indigenous Māori people, shaped Flavell's journey as a proud Māori activist. Exposed to both culture and politics from a young age, he began participating in ...

Navy Band Concert on the Te Tii Marae grounds From the outset, Waitangi commemorations have included naval involvement, from the day the Treaty was first signed on 6 February 1840 with Captain ...