Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson says he gets letters from the "KKK" element of society, some of which ask him why he doesn't just die.

Much fun has been had at the expense of the US Republican Party candidates for the presidential nomination over the fact they're all bonkers.

His right-hand man was the target of a hurled dildo at Waitangi but Prime Minister John Key says he will consider making a return to the country's spiritual birthplace.

Waitangi Day 2016 has been a day largely dominated by family, festivities and fun - a stark contrast to the past few days where political squabble has been the agenda.

While John Key was busy dodging protests on Waitangi Day, Andrew Little was having his foot gently bathed up at Waitangi, writes Claire Trevett.

Steven Joyce copped a dildo to the face yesterday afternoon prompting a ribbing from international media.

The last thing we need this morning is another lament about protests at Waitangi and this will not be one, writes John Roughan.

A new book uncovers the story of New Zealand's best-known Treaty painting and the man behind it. Peter Alsop reveals a tale that's been 78 years in the making.

TOBY MANHIRE: John Key's Waitangi decision is a victory for those who long for a national day more like Australia's twisted celebration.

Labour leader Andrew Little has accused Prime Minister John Key of a lack of leadership and says he will still visit Te Tii Marae today.

It has all worked out in the end and tomorrow Key will again walk down that aisle toward Ngapuhi with a chorus of protesters as guests, writes Claire Trevett.

To help you plan your day away from the politics here's a guide to what's going on at the Treaty Grounds tomorrow and Saturday.

The government gave funding to build a new museum on the Waitangi Treaty grounds that were gifted to the nation in 1932 by the Governor General at the time.

Holding the signing in Auckland in the week leading up to Waitangi Day does show an incredible sense of timing, writes Carwyn Jones.

The news that the trustees of Te Tii Marae overturned their original vote and have decided to let John Key on to their marae will be a great disappointment to many, writes Audrey Young.

No little boy or girl dreams of being a trade negotiator and David Walker was no exception.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson says if John Key does not go to Te Tii Marae he will avoid it as well.

COMMENT: Tuhoe boss Tamati Kruger wants the tribe to be independent and free of welfare dependency - which is a good thing, writes Rodney Hide.

Kaihatu Te Kenehi Teira, of Heritage New Zealand, said a wahi tupuna is a place important to Maori for ancestral significance and cultural and traditional values.

Treaty Minister is remaining optimistic about Ngapuhi's settlement despite the Waitangi Tribunal calling for a delay and ructions within the Tuhoronuku negotiating group.

The Crown's hopes of settlement for Ngapuhi have been dealt a further moral blow after a Waitangi Tribunal report recommended putting negotiations on hold.

The Treaty Negotiations Minister has one message for Waikato-Tainui if it wants to begin negotiating a claim over parts of Auckland - get a mandate.

The Maori King's claim for Auckland is taking the piss, and someone needs to call them on it, writes Mike Hosking.

A power struggle is brewing with the victor laying claim to Auckland.

We were a bit worried about that being a distraction. But she was discreet to the point where sometimes we forgot that she was there.

Old boys of troubled Auckland Catholic co-ed boarding school Hato Petera have lodged a Treaty of Waitangi claim on the property and surrounding land.

Housing Minister Nick Smith has held an urgent meeting with Auckland iwi amid concerns that a dispute over surplus land in Auckland could end up in court.