Treaty House and grounds at Waitangi, where the treaty was first signed. The first Waitangi Day was celebrated in the grounds on 6 February 1934. The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Te Tiriti o Waitangi) was first signed on 6 February 1840 on the grounds of James Busby's house—now known as Treaty House—at Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands.The treaty was signed by representatives acting on behalf ...

Every year on 6 February – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on 6 February 1840.

3 days ago · Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond. ... the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year ...

1 day ago · Thousands of attendees and dignitaries gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and around the country today to celebrate 185 years since the signing of New Zealand's founding document. ... Around 35,000 people gathered to celebrate Waitangi Day in West Auckland's Parrs Park with a free concert, featuring Stan Walker, Aaradhna, Che Fu, Troy ...

1 day ago · The Treaty of Waitangi was signed between many, but not all, Māori tribes and the British Crown at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 ... Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding ...

2 days ago · A dawn ceremony will mark the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the upper Treaty grounds this morning. Today's celebration came after a tense pōwhiri at the marae yesterday which saw ACT Leader David Seymour's microphone cut off twice, and his speech drowned out by waiata.. A flag raising ceremony will take place followed by a public breakfast at 7am.

1 day ago · Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between the British Crown and Māori chiefs in 1840. ... The Treaty of Waitangi was ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The week-long commemorations culminate on Waitangi Day. Despite the often hot and sticky February weather, people bundle up in jackets and blankets to travel to the upper Treaty grounds before dawn for the formal service, which starts at 5am.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is open every day, except Christmas Day. Visitors to Waitangi purchase Admission which includes access to all heritage buildings and taonga, the world's largest waka, two museums and a full programme of tours and cultural performances.

Waitangi Day, a day to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is an acknowledgement of New Zealand’s past which provides a platform for all New Zealanders to consider what the Treaty means today.