The ACT Party fought to have a Treaty of Waitangi clause stripped out of amended education legislation - but was overruled.

Education Ministry figures showed 759,000 pupils should have been in class, but only 539,500 turned up on what was the last ...

Matariki, Aotearoa's newest public holiday, is marked this Friday. Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's ...

To this day, this place remains a treasured part of my life, shared with my wife and children. It is a privilege to be here. Today, we stand at a unique crossroads: reflecting on the past and the ...

Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from and look forward to what we can achieve together. It has always been my intention to celebrate Waitangi Day around New Zealand. This ...

The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua (spirit) and whakapapa (genealogy) of the historic place. Driving the windy roads up from Auckland ...

Waitangi Day Through The Lens Of A Māori Warden – ‘I’m A Part Of History Changing’ February 3, 2025 Article – RNZ The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt ...

Press Release – Tiriti Action Group This Waitangi Day, Tiriti Action Group Pōneke will stage a hīkoi from Pukeahu to Waitangi Park starting at 10am. The Hīkoi is in support of mana whenua Te ...

Te utu | Cost: Free Nau mai, haere mai! Te Rā o Waitangi is a free, whānau-friendly event, to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and Aotearoa New Zealand’s ...

Article – RNZ Ella Stewart, (Ngāpuhi, Te Māhurehure, Ngāti Manu) Longform Journalist, Te Ao Māori The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and ...

The inaugural Waitangi Day Festival Art Competition is also new to this year’s event. Open to three categories, 0-4 years, 5-8 years, and 9-12 years; entrants will be able to head to the village ...

While the Waitangi Day celebrations are slated to be a grand affair, the absence of key political figures raises poignant questions about the direction of the nation and the imperative of inclusive ...