Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday. The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year ...

When Ngāi Tahu signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, there was hope for partnership and protection. However, a century of ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

Seymour’s microphone was taken away twice while delivering the remarks. Members of the welcoming party stood to turn their ...

It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw protest, distraction and delay. And it underlined his absence ...

Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.

The best thing about the Prime Minister’s absence from Waitangi this year is that it shone a light on the best speech anyone ...

The Labour leader’s approach to Waitangi commemorations and his speech at the political pōwhiri has been noted as a stand-out ...

Senior Ngāpuhi members say fiery debate at Waitangi isn't going anywhere, so Te Tii Marae could be the best place for it to ...

the Treaty of Waitangi. Credit: AP/David White As Seymour — who is Māori — spoke, women stood as one and silently turned their backs to him. Lengthy portions of his speech were rendered ...