Waitangi Day Marred by Protests Over Treaty Redefinition Bill

February 6th is a day of protest for the Maori in New Zealand. On this day in 1840, many of their tribal leaders signed a treaty with the British Crown that the colonial rulers never kept.

Luxon urged to deal with division over Māori rights

Arriving at Ōnuku Marae, it was easy to see why Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose the venue to mark Waitangi Day.Kayakers paddled around Akaroa Harbour under clear blue skies, with the marae barely a stone’s throw from the shore.Luxon’s decision to skip traditional events at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds this year sparked a considerably less tranquil response, with claims he was shying away from tough talk about the damage done to Māori-Crown…

Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori

The anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, has passed in a muted fashion.

Waitangi reflections: What are the hopes for future of Aotearoa?

From Tangata Whenua to Tangata Tiriti, from seasoned attendees to first-time visitors at Waitangi, their visions for Aotearoa share a common theme - kotahitanga.

'The crown has filed for divorce': Treaty tensions rock Waitangi Day

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.

Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day

Chairman of Ngā waka o Te Tai Tokerau Robert Gabel said there were more than 1000 waka paddlers (kaihoe), which was a record. Photo: RNZ Thousands of people - and a number of waka - gathered for commemorations to celebrate Waitangi Day today.