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 Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

Hekia Parata told a select committee the bill was "unnecessary" and wasting resources and tolerance.

So said Hōne Heke , the first rangatira (chief) to sign the Treaty of Waitangi . To emphasise the gravity of this sentiment, he then mentioned two o ...

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

But Thursday's anniversary of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted fashion with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon absent from the main commemorations ...

A Whanganui councillor has revealed his historical family connection to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it impacts his views.

WELLINGTON, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand marked Waitangi Day, which laid the country's bicultural foundation, on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of ...

But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, passed in muted fashion with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon absent from the main commemorations ...

Dawn breaks at Waitangi, New Zealand, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, as the country begins to mark the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. (David White/STUFF via AP) ...