Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures ...
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New Zealanders mark Waitangi Day everywhere
A Dawn Ceremony marked the beginning of Waitangi Day commemorations at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae, while a traditional waka parade took place in front of Te Tii Marae before docking near the lower Treaty ...
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New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service
Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document.
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Unity and resilience: What to expect at Waitangi Day commemorations in Clive
An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku, where TeTiriti was signed in ...
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New Members Appointed To The Waitangi Tribunal
A host of new appointments will strengthen the Waitangi Tribunal and help ensure it remains fit for purpose, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. “As the Tribunal nears its fiftieth ...
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Community set to celebrate Waitangi Day in Clive
Photo / Warren Buckland An annual Waitangi Day commemorative hīkoi to Clive’s Farndon Park will this year focus on unity and resilience. The historic February 6 event, close to Waipureku ...
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Sweeping changes at the Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal, which recently called for the Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned, has undergone significant changes, with the appointment of eight new members, five reappointments, and ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it.
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Volunteers needed at clean up at Waitangi Day events in Bay of Islands
Waitangi Staff and volunteers took care of rubbish and recycling at Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi. They need more volunteers to help this year. On February 6 the eyes of the country will ...
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Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day
(AP Photo/John Munson, File) Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell speaks during NCAA women’s college basketball Southeastern Conference Media Day, Oct. 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike ...
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The 14 Very Best Play Mats for Babies and Kids
A couple of our picks for babies come with activities, if you’re looking for something more interactive. For babies, a padded cotton mat like this one from Pehr, a brand I personally love for ...