The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies that critics say erode the rights ...

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...

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

One of the guest speakers for the Waitangi Forum, Tania Rauna - known to many as the "Unicorn of Te Tai Rāwhiti" or the ...

Trading restrictions don't apply to Waitangi Day in the way they would for Easter holidays, Christmas, or the first half of Anzac Day - but you may have to pay a surcharge.

Russell Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, ran the length of Africa for charity, managing to cover more than 10,100 miles in ...

The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition ...

In July of that year, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in people ...

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 ...