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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Waka are hitting the water at the Treaty Grounds, the prime minister is being welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi day Hikoi are making themselves known.