Photo / Kelly Makiha Whether they were listening to the music, getting their face painted, shopping at stalls or enjoying food, locals say they are thrilled Waitangi Day is a positive time in ...

The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia ... and bars were taking care of patrons, offering food, and not selling them more booze when they were already intoxicated.

Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document.

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