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Waitangi guests prepared as usual

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.

A guide to what's on at Waitangi

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.

Twelve Questions: Dame Claudia Orange

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.

Carwyn Jones: Timing of TPP signing a joke for Maori

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

Audrey Young: Mixed messages from Waitangi hosts

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.

Treaty creates economic opportunity for NZ

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

'If PM's not going, I won't either'

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

Editorial: Labour slow to clear ground for Maori voice

Fittingly, New Zealand's political year always begins with formalities on marae, first at Ratana, then at Waitangi.

Far North iwi settles with Crown

A small Far North iwi has reached a settlement with the Crown almost 15 years after negotiations began.

12 Questions: Tamati Kruger

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.

Hato Petera old boys lodge land claim

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.

Editorial: Government should join iwi on land ruling

Minister meets iwi eyeing court battle

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.

Talks on Treaty deal with Ngapuhi

The Government has signed an agreement to start formal negotiations with Ngapuhi over what is likely to be the nation's biggest Treaty settlement.

Tama Potaka: Kaupapa Maori as relevant as profit for tribal bodies

Public reporting on large tribal and Maori corporate bodies has increased over the past decade.

Peters' help welcome in Treaty row - minister

Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson says the impasse over Ngapuhi's settlement is largely personality-driven andNZ First leader Winston Peters could help resolving it.

Iwi hopes Peters a 'circuit-breaker'

Newly-elected Northland MP Winston Peters has been called on to resolve a dispute that has held up a Treaty settlement for the country's largest iwi.

'Euthanasia' for cats in wildlife areas

Lock up your moggies if you live near a sensitive wildlife area, or they could be put down - that's the latest suggestion from Gareth Morgan.