23 hours ago · Rotorua's official Waitangi Day event, "Mō te aroha o te iwi - For the Love of the People," is hosted by Te Paratehoata Marae (Tūnohopū) at Wai Ariki Spa, starting at 10am. The event, which aims to build unity and honour the Treaty, includes musical performances, sports and games, waka rides and lessons, art showcases, and walking tours of ...

Dec 30, 2023 · Discover creative and engaging ways for parents to celebrate Waitangi Day with kids. Learn about Waitangi Day activities that are fun and educational.

15 hours ago · Okains Bay Museum invites you to a Waitangi Day – Family Fun Day at Kawatea Okains Bay featuring museum displays, live music, food, drinks, and entertainment.

Jan 30, 2025 · While details continue to arrive, this page will be updated right up to Waitangi Day. The festival spans across two significant sites at Waitangi: Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tī) Marae and The Waitangi Treaty Grounds. ... (the place with the fun Hundertwasser toilets), to approach Waitangi from SH1 to Pakaraka and continue on SH10 to Puketona ...

We’re here to dive into the heartwarming celebrations of Waitangi Day, New Zealand’s most significant national holiday. Whether you’re living in the land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa, or you’re experiencing the kiwi culture from afar, this guide is packed with fun facts and engaging activities to help your family get into the ...

6 days ago · Alongside the lengthy discussions and wānanga, Waitangi commemorations in Paihia will also have their share of fun. The week-long commemorations culminate on Waitangi Day. Despite the often hot and sticky February weather, people bundle up in jackets and blankets to travel to the upper Treaty grounds before dawn for the formal service, which ...

All-day entertainment creates a fun, festival atmosphere, with performance stages on the Upper Treaty Grounds, at the Te Korowai ō Maikuku and on the sports field opposite the Treaty Grounds. More than 150 market stalls offer an amazing array of art and crafts, clothing and a wide variety of food options.

Jan 20, 2025 · Waitangi Day commemorates the day when 185 years ago, several Māori chiefs signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi; the founding documents of our nation. ... Festival attendees enjoying the performances at Waitangi at Waititi. More family fun awaits in West Auckland at Parrs Park, thanks to Te Whānau o Waipareira, who are putting on an incredible event ...

Jan 6, 2025 · All-day entertainment creates a fun, festival atmosphere, with performance stages on the Upper Treaty Grounds, at the Te Korowai ō Maikuku and on the sports field opposite the Treaty Grounds.

Try some fun hands-on activities at home. We take our inspiration for activities from Waitangi’s unique natural beauty, culture and history, and the special taonga (treasures) found at Waitangi Treaty Grounds.