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‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
Claire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.
Simon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to Waitangi
ANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it.
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.
Waitangi Day 2025: Inside Tent City, the 1000-person waka camp
Hundreds of kaihoe and supporters gather every year near Paihia for the waka pageant.
PM says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebration
Prime Minister wants Waitangi Day be celebrated across the whole country.
'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at event
Māori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.
Photos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasion
A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.
Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.
A nation celebrates: Waitangi 2025
Thousands gathered at Waitangi in Northland to celebrate our national day. Photos / Dean Purcell
‘A magical feeling’: How kaupapa waka changed Dutch paddler’s life
Koos Wabeke said he had now travelled to NZ nine times, seven especially for Waitangi Day.
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
Pita Tipene reflects on his last Waitangi as chairman of the Waitangi National Trust
Waitangi National Trust chairman Pita Tipene reflects on this year's Waitangi events. Video / Alyse Wright
Waitangi Day 2025
Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean Purcell
Luxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.
Simon Wilson: Poison in the ears - Seymour, Jones and the battles of Waitangi
OPINION: The Government parties jostle for leadership at Waitangi.
Day three at Waitangi
The Government is welcomed to the Waitangi grounds as protesters disrupt David Seymour's speech. Video / Alyse Wright
Toitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-Kingi
The Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.
‘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
Kia Ora Waitangi 2025
The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright
How quick-thinking police rescued two teens at Waitangi celebrations
Police said the teens were fully clothed, wearing Crocs and struggling to swim.
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.
Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech
The atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.
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