2 days ago · Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond. ... the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year ...

Every year on 6 February – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on 6 February 1840.

1 day ago · Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding document: The Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori. ... The Treaty of Waitangi was signed between many, but not all ...

1 day ago · The Treaty of Waitangi was signed between many, but not all, Māori tribes and the British Crown at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 ... Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding ...

Waitangi Day (Māori: Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing—on 6 February 1840—of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds is open every day, except Christmas Day. Visitors to Waitangi purchase Admission which includes access to all heritage buildings and taonga, the world's largest waka, two museums and a full programme of tours and cultural performances.

Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds by day and enjoy a hāngī and concert in the evening. Every year on 6 February - Waitangi Day - the Waitangi Treaty Grounds host a free festival which starts at 5am with a Dawn Service followed by all-day entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

As you explore the iconic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, you will be transported back to the pivotal moment in 1840 when Māori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown gathered to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, forging a partnership that would shape the nation's future.

Waitangi Day, a day to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is an acknowledgement of New Zealand’s past which provides a platform for all New Zealanders to consider what the Treaty means today.

Sep 17, 2024 · One of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-visit when travelling to the Bay of Islands. It’s so significant that there is even an official public holiday called Waitangi Day. Not only is Waitangi, a 5-minute drive from Paihia, a stunning coastal location, but it is rich in history. Visit the museum ...