High expectations were set but the real test would be delivering on them, Ardern said.

Comment: Jacinda Ardern dazzles at Waitangi, but what next?

Dame Patsy Reddy this afternoon hosted a reception at Bledisloe Garden.

Waitangi Day celebrations at Orakei Domain / Video by Jason Oxenham

PM leaves marae after history-making celebrations.

If you're a "Friend of Waitangi" it is free.

If you haven't been, you must.

Waka push off from Waitangi for annual landing at Te Tii Marae.

In photos: PM Jacinda Ardern and other politicians have gathered for Waitangi Day.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined early risers at the Waitangi Day dawn service.

COMMENT: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke of change and her belief in speech.

Ardern says she hopes in time to prove she's earned privilege of making speech on marae.

COMMENT: Protest at the Treaty grounds has been a hallmark, but it was absent yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Waitangi Day offers much to celebrate but also to challenge us.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ended her historic speech at Waitangi by asking those there to hold her to account to prove she earned the right to speak at the marae. Ardern was the first female prime minister to be given the right to speak at the marae after prolonged discussions.

Ardern is the first female PM to be granted speaking rights on the marae.

Signing the Treaty of Waitangi to be remembered at two community days.

While there are still powhiri at Te Tii Marae, it will not play host to the politicians.

COMMENT:MPs of (nearly) all persuasions are welcome at Shane Jones' annual Waitangi party.

Thinking of pulling a sickie this Monday to get a four day weekend?

Jacinda Ardern's five-day visit marks a series of firsts for a PM at nation's birthplace.

COMMENT: Winston Peters should deal with iwi over royalty for bottled water exports.

Helen van Berkel retraces the steps of our first people.

If you're not at Waitangi to mark the occasion, you might like to check out these events.

Auckland Harbour Bridge continuing to shine with new light shows for festive events.

COMMENT: Prime Minister's stay at Waitangi began with a quiet request to hold her hand.

OPINION: Understand and embrace the discomfort of our national day.

On Waitangi Day, get back to nature — with a side of treats — writes Alexia Santamaria.

A special light and sound show will tell the story of Little Barrier Island.

Ardern kicks off her visit with her first face to face meeting with iwi leaders.