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Seymour’s microphone was taken away twice while delivering the remarks. Members of the welcoming party stood to turn their ...

The Labour leader’s approach to Waitangi commemorations and his speech at the political pōwhiri has been noted as a stand-out ...

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

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve ...

Despite the destined backlash, ACT Party leader David Seymour still fronted up to Waitangi.  Greeted by turn backs, waiata, and protest - he spoke on ...

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 ...

Analysis: The Prime Minister is absent, Marama Davidson is back, and David Seymour will front up to his opponents (despite a ...

New Zealand First minister Shane Jones says future government funding for the Waitangi National Trust shouldn’t be given ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.

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