Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day. Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding document: The ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday's anniversary of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi ...

Roughly 600 protesters on Tuesday (February 6) marched to where New Zealand’s founding document was signed in the town of Waitangi, as official celebrations competed with protests against ...

Whakaata Māori has got you covered this Waitangi Day with a feast of premieres and dedicated programming to entertain, inform and educate on our national day. Immerse yourself in the history and ...

In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders have strongly criticized the government's approach to Maori, ahead of the country's national day.

The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic place.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has not confirmed his attendance at next year’s Waitangi Day commemorations in Northland.

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.

Waitangi Day - What does it mean and why should it matter to you? ANALYSIS | Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document in 1840, but there's ...

A significant hīkoi in defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is promising a fight against any planned changes to New Zealand’s founding document. The march will ...

Article 3 of Te Tiriti o Waitangi gave Māori the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under British law. Understanding it is critical to modern debates over ‘co-governance’ and partnership.

People gather to commemorate Waitangi Day at Te Whare Rūnanga, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.Fiona Goodall / Getty Images All over Aotearoa on Tuesday people gathered to recognise Waitangi Day, a ...