New Zealand Maori activist Tame Iti gestures at the Waitangi Treaty House grounds ahead of Waitangi Day celebrations in Waitangi, northern New Zealand, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

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.

Waitangi Day is often a day of reflection in New Zealand but this year tensions have underscored the division within the country. ... the Treaty of Waitangi, and thus its relationship with the Māori.

Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between ... "The Crown-Māori relationship will continue to be strong and built on ...

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.

Brooke Pao Stanley believes Waitangi Day is a time for Aotearoa New Zealand to reflect on the relationship between Māori and the Crown and an opportunity to learn.

On Feb. 6, people in New Zealand commemorate Waitangi Day, an important milestone in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.

Around 3500 people visited the Museum, a huge increase on the 1200 visitors on Waitangi Day in 2024, along with thousands more enjoying the 80 performances and food trucks in the Museum’s ...

Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between ... "The Crown-Māori relationship will continue to be strong and built on ...

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 ...