The Prime Minister has defended his choice not to attend Waitangi this year and says while he may travel in future he does not want the day to be “dominated” by the historic site. Normally the country ...

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

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

Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year ...

Government Powhiri Address David Seymour, Leader ACT New Zealand Wednesday 5th February, 2025 E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e rau Rangatira. Two years ago here, I set out my party’s three goals for the ...

New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has hit back against criticism directed at NZ Prime Minister Christopher ...

Ngāpuhi leaders say robust political debate and displays of opposition are unlikely to stop – Te Tii Marae might be the best ...

The row over the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in modern-day New Zealand shows no sign of abating, with protests on the eve ...

Video / Alyse Wright Davidson today made her first public appearance in more than six months at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It comes as tens of thousands ...

Aside from the years interrupted by war, pandemic and weather, the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy, and from 1941, the Royal New Zealand Navy have paraded at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Thousands will descend on the Waitangi Treaty grounds this week ahead of celebrations on Thursday - but the Prime Minister will be notably absent. Where is he celebrating the day? Also ...