One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

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

Commemorations include a flag raising ceremony, the traditional waka parade and a number of performances from local groups.

The national holiday marks the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi between Maori chiefs and colonising British forces, widely seen as the birth of modern New Zealand.

Called 'paraikete whero' (red blankets), a group of wāhine including Goulton adopted the idea as a symbol of resistance. They ...

The crowd broke into applause as they heard the Crown had "filed for divorce" while its partner was "blissfully unaware".

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

It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...

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 ...

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