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.The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement towards British sovereignty by representatives of the Crown and indigenous Māori chiefs, and so is regarded by many as the founding document of the nation.

Aug 5, 2014 · Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. For most people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is a time for reflecting on the Treaty and its place in modern New Zealand.

New Zealand's national day. 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.

Feb 4, 2021 · Waitangi Day, which commemorates what is considered New Zealand’s founding document, had a long journey in becoming the public holiday it is known as today. The first official commemoration of the Treaty signing at Te Tii marae at Waitangi in 1934. Source: Alexander Turnbull Library. F90801.

2 days ago · Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori between the British Crown and Māori chiefs in 1840. ... Waitangi day marks the first ...

Feb 11, 2024 · New Zealand (Aotearoa) commemorates Waitangi Day every February 6th, through a public holiday. If you are unsure what Waitangi Day is, here is your crash course on the significance of the day and how it is celebrated around the country!

Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. For most people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is a time for reflecting on the Treaty and its place in modern New Zealand.

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.

Waitangi Day marks the signing of New Zealand’s founding document on the 6th February 1840 between the British Crown and Māori Chiefs.

3 days ago · Rotorua's official Waitangi Day event, "Mō te aroha o te iwi - For the Love of the People," is hosted by Te Paratehoata Marae (Tūnohopū) at Wai Ariki Spa, starting at 10am. The event, which aims to build unity and honour the Treaty, includes musical performances, sports and games, waka rides and lessons, art showcases, and walking tours of ...