The Treaty of Waitangi was signed between many, but not all, Māori tribes and the British Crown at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New ...

The holiday, known as Waitangi Day, is held on Feb. 6 to mark the anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundation document signed by British colonists and Maori chiefs in 1840 that establishes ...

On Feb. 6 1840, representatives of the British Crown and 500 Māori tribal leaders signed a treaty at Waitangi, in New Zealand's far north, agreeing to the terms of their relationship.

ANALYSIS | Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document in 1840, but there's more to this Treaty than just putting ink to paper.

New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service. April 11, 2025. Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) ...

Waitangi commemorations in Te Tai Tokerau are supported by wardens from across the motu, with between 60 to 100 wardens from different districts travelling up for the week. "It's a lot of work.

The Waitangi National Trust, which runs the Treaty Grounds and National Marae, had already announced it would not be holding its usual Waitangi Day commemorations in 2022 due to Covid-19.

Māori and Pākeha leaders in Manawatū have used Waitangi Day to call for strong ties and cooperation between the two. About 150 people gathered on a cold Palmerston North morning in The Square ...

Waitangi day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding document: ... Māori tribes and the British Crown at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 - giving both parties certain rights and privileges.