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Treaty Principles Bill oral submission
Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
Why Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court case
Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.
Marlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissed
The bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.
Letters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?
OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'
Audrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.
Day four at Waitangi
Waitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Hīkoi heads to Waitangi Treaty House
Northland rangatahi have taken up the mantle from their elders and are leading the hīkoi. Video / Dean Purcell
Waitangi Day 2025
Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean Purcell
Government welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri
The government was formally welcomed onto e Treaty Grounds with a pōwhiri. Video / Alyse Wright
‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
Chris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to Waitangi
Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi 2025: Protesters turn their backs on Seymour
Protesters turn their backs on Act leader David Seymour during his speech at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds marae.
Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi | NZ Herald News Update
Record number of travellers bound for Waitangi, Treaty Principles Bill described as the tip of the iceberg and expectations that unemployment will rise. Video / NZ Herald
‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All Blacks
TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.
Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.
Marama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housing
Green party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse Wright
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori welcomed onto Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori are welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders speak to the media ahead of Waitangi Day
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri and Debbie Ngawera-Packer spoke to the media from the Treaty Grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Mexican ambassador speaks ahead of meeting with Winston Peters
Ahead of his meeting with Winston Peters, the Mexican ambassador said "the beauty of New Zealand is that it is a multicultural country." Video / Alyse Wright
Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs | NZ Herald News Update
Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ Herald
Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.
Simon Wilson: Snapshots from the new New Zealand for Waitangi week
OPINION: The changing face of Aotearoa NZ as we head towards Waitangi Day on Thursday.
Letters: Wealth and the 'hard work' myth
OPINION: 'To a very large extent, wealth in New Zealand comes from government decisions.'