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

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

food trucks and a range of family games and activities. As part of the festival’s kaupapa, free health and wellbeing checks and advice will also be available. An inaugural Waitangi Day Festival ...

food trucks and a range of family games and activities. As part of the festival’s kaupapa, free health and wellbeing checks and advice will also be available. An inaugural Waitangi Day Festival ...

In its third year, Waitangi Day at Te Puia returns with a full-on day for whānau to experience cultural festivities and entertainment. The event starts at 9.30am and has a range of pā activities ...

Politicians, iwi leaders, and whānau all arrive for the formal multi-day ... food stalls, kapa haka and beautiful waka all contributing to a festival-like atmosphere. Here's what to expect for ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will spend Waitangi Day at Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa with Ngāi Tahu. Luxon announced late last year that he wouldn’t attend annual celebrations in Waitangi ...

From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.

This Waitangi Day, Tiriti Action Group Pōneke will stage ... “What’s the difference between providing inedible food, and providing no food at all?” Said Te Pāti Māori spokesperson for ...

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 ...

Politicians, iwi leaders, and whānau all arrive for the formal multi-day celebration ... whānau-focused with food stalls, kapa haka and beautiful waka all contributing to a festival-like atmosphere.

Waitangi Day is a time to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and stand together for a just and fair Aotearoa. Across the motu, communities are gathering to reflect, kōrero, and take action for a future built ...