Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

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

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding ...

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

For Waitangi Day, I encourage you to think about the achievements, the history, and all that we have in common as New Zealanders. Wherever you are and however you choose to celebrate it, I hope you ...

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

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has used his Waitangi Day address to settle nerves over his government's attitude to Maori and the Treaty of Waitangi, insisting it would "honour the treaty and work in ...

The anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, has passed in a muted fashion WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- It's often a day marked by spirited politics and at times ...

Source: Supplied The national day marks the anniversary of 40 Māori chiefs and British colonisers signing the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, which outlined the terms for their coexistence and ...