Waitangi Day (Māori: Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing—on 6 February 1840—of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Aug 5, 2014 · Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. For most people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is a …

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 …

4 days ago · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, …

Feb 4, 2021 · Recognition as a national day. By the late 1950s, February 6 was thought of as New Zealand’s unofficial national day. It officially received the name ‘Waitangi Day’ in 1960, through …

5 days ago · Waitangi Day, every February 6th, is celebrated by people throughout the country of New Zealand, particularly in the Bay Islands. Events can last for up to three days, including a …

6 days ago · The 1960 Waitangi Day Act identified February 6 as a National Day of Thanksgiving in commemoration of the signing of the Treaty. It wasn’t until 1973 that legislation was passed …

Feb 6, 2022 · Waitangi Day is celebrated annually on February 6 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. This day is recognized as a public …

Feb 3, 2023 · How does New Zealand celebrate Waitangi Day? The main Waitangi Day celebration occurs in Waitangi at the Treaty Grounds. The country’s leaders and communities …

Aug 26, 2024 · Waitangi Day, celebrated on February 6th each year, marks a significant moment in New Zealand’s history—the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Māori chiefs …