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OpinionFebruary 5

Waitangi Day — let’s just sit together and talk about it

I do not suffer from Fomo - fear of missing out. In fact I am more of the Jomo - joy of missing out - kind of person.
Waitangi Day — let’s just sit together and talk about it
Waitangi Day — let’s just sit together and talk about it
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EditorialFebruary 5

A significant journey northwards

Waitangi Day is supposedly about what brings New Zealanders together, but in 2026 it stubbornly remains a reminder of what divides us.
A significant journey northwards
A significant journey northwards
DunedinFebruary 4

City full of events for weekend

Dunedin is ready for a bumper Waitangi Day weekend of culture, sport and street festivities.
DunedinFebruary 4

Opinion: buzz now anxiety, not excitement

As Waitangi Day approaches, Ani Ngawhika explores why the celebration feels different this year and why the work of acknowledging the Treaty partnership is far from finished.
Opinion: buzz now anxiety, not excitement
Opinion: buzz now anxiety, not excitement
DunedinFebruary 5

Waitangi Day: Big turnout at Dunedin protest

More than a thousand demonstrators gathered in Dunedin to march from Queens Gardens to the Octagon this morning in protest of government plans that impact Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Waitangi Day: Big turnout at Dunedin protest
Waitangi Day: Big turnout at Dunedin protest
NationalFebruary 4

Waitangi 2021: 'New challenges will always come'

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern admits there is still work to do to address challenges facing Māori.
Waitangi 2021: 'New challenges will always come'
Waitangi 2021: 'New challenges will always come'
NationalFebruary 5

Peace and love at 'best' Waitangi commemoration

There's a new dawn for Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands after peace, love and hangi replaced protest and tension.
Peace and love at 'best' Waitangi commemoration
Peace and love at 'best' Waitangi commemoration
NationalFebruary 5

Hold me to account when I return to Waitangi: PM

Jacinda Ardern says she expects to return to Waitangi "no matter what" after a peaceful powhiri on her first appearance as Prime Minister.
Hold me to account when I return to Waitangi: PM
Hold me to account when I return to Waitangi: PM
NationalFebruary 5

New dawn at Waitangi

Waitangi Day is beginning on a fine day in Waitangi where hundreds have gathered for the the traditional dawn service.
New dawn at Waitangi
New dawn at Waitangi
DunedinFebruary 6

'Amazed' at Treaty festival turnout

A little bit of rain did not dampen spirits as hundreds of people converged on Otakou marae for Ngai Tahu's Treaty of Waitangi Festival.
'Amazed' at Treaty festival turnout
'Amazed' at Treaty festival turnout
DunedinFebruary 6

Waitangi Day at Otakou marae

Hundreds of people converged on Otakou marae for Ngai Tahu’s Treaty of Waitangi Festival yesterday.
Waitangi Day at Otakou marae
Waitangi Day at Otakou marae
DunedinFebruary 6

Hundreds turn out for Treaty of Waitangi Festival

Hundreds of people have converged on Otakou marae for Ngai Tahu's Treaty of Waitangi Festival today.
Hundreds turn out for Treaty of Waitangi Festival
Hundreds turn out for Treaty of Waitangi Festival
DunedinFebruary 6

Waitangi Day memorable experience

Philip Kirby may have lived in New Zealand for just two days, but he has already had a memorable Waitangi Day experience.
DunedinFebruary 6

City-Ngai Tahu good partners

The relationship between Ngai Tahu and the Dunedin City Council is ''blossoming by the day'', as their respective leaders discuss regional economic development, including the benefits and risks of offshore oil and gas exploration.
DunedinFebruary 6

Government absence noted

Labour list MP David Parker took a potshot at the Government and Dunedin-based Cabinet minister Michael Woodhouse at Waitangi Day commemorations at Otakou marae yesterday.
DunedinFebruary 6

All welcome at Ngai Tahu festival

Nau mai, haere mai to Otakou marae for the Ngai Tahu treaty festival today.
All welcome at Ngai Tahu festival
All welcome at Ngai Tahu festival
NationalFebruary 5

Labour's snubbing by forum rankles

While claiming a warm reception at Te Tii Marae yesterday, Labour was snubbed by those at Maoridom's top table, who were meeting the Government nearby.
EditorialFebruary 5

The Waitangi Day challenge

Waitangi Day is often fraught with protests and dissent but, each year, there is hope New Zealand's national day will lead to closer recognition of the Treaty and what it means to the country as a whole.
QueenstownFebruary 7

Waitangi Day community picnic, Queenstown Gardens

After a chilly start to Waitangi Day, the sun made a timely appearance so hundreds could make the most of the public holiday at the Queenstown Gardens, enjoying a special community picnic. In addition to live cultural performances, including Queenstown Primary School and the Kiwi Haka group, visitors and residents were treated to poi and flax weaving demonstrations and a hangi. Tracey Roxburgh was there.
NewsFebruary 7

Enjoying Waitangi Day

Photos from across Central Otago as families celebrate Waitangi Day.
NationalFebruary 6

No need to force it: Key

Prime Minister John Key used his annual address at Waitangi to make the case for the day to keep its edge, warts and all, but warned there was a danger extremists would destroy the public goodwill that was critical for Treaty settlements to be resolved.
NationalFebruary 6

PM told speaking out is important

Prime Minister John Key has been given a swift history lesson by his ally, Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples, after Mr Key said Maori protesters risked de-railing the Treaty settlement process by alienating public goodwill.
PM told speaking out is important
PM told speaking out is important
EditorialFebruary 5

Shambles at Waitangi

National days around the world are often full of pride.
Shambles at Waitangi
Shambles at Waitangi
OpinionFebruary 20

Holmes' hateful tirade highlights a deeper malaise

Protest has been the principal driver of improvements in our race relations over four decades. Nothing has been freely given, writes Prof Rawiri Taonui.
NewsFebruary 6

Waitangi Day 2012

New Zealand's 172nd birthday is celebrated at Waitangi and around the South.