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

New Zealand's Waitangi Day was overshadowed by controversy as Māori leaders condemned a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. Methodist Church president Te Aroha Rountree likened the ...

The New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines commemorated Waitangi Day on Feb. 6 at the Ambassador's Official Residence in Makati City. The event celebrated Aotearoa's heritage and highlighted the ...

It was the “perfect day” to celebrate Waitangi Day, with warm weather and different cultures, He Iwi Kotahi trustee and professional historian Buddy Mikaere said. Tauranga has become diverse ...

Paepae in the Park - a Waitangi Day festival in Pātea - attracted about 1500 people this year, with the community coming together to celebrate. About 1500 people gathered in Pātea for a Waitangi ...

Over 1800 people booked their free tickets to attend the Waitangi Day celebration, in its third year. Te Puia chief executive Tim Cossar said the event is a chance to share a fun and whānau ...

Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its significance for many Hamiltonians. Hosted at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day amid a debate over the future of its founding document. Waitangi Day marks the ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day amid a debate over the future of its founding document. Waitangi Day marks the ...

I don't mind telling you, I've kind of been dreading making any sort of editorial comment or opinion on Waitangi Day. Not because I don't think it's significant, but because I feel an expectation ...