New Zealand's Waitangi Day was overshadowed by controversy as Māori leaders condemned a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. Methodist Church president Te Aroha Rountree likened the ...

The New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines commemorated Waitangi Day on Feb. 6 at the Ambassador's Official Residence in Makati City. The event celebrated Aotearoa's heritage and highlighted the ...

Waitangi day is a non-working day just like any other public holiday - so if you're working on the day (as regularly rostered), you're entitled to time-and-a-half pay and an alternative day off.

It was the “perfect day” to celebrate Waitangi Day, with warm weather and different cultures, He Iwi Kotahi trustee and professional historian Buddy Mikaere said. Tauranga has become diverse ...

Hamilton Kirikiriroa celebrated its first central city Waitangi Day festival with an unprecedented turnout, reflecting its significance for many Hamiltonians. Hosted at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato ...

Paepae in the Park - a Waitangi Day festival in Pātea - attracted about 1500 people this year, with the community coming together to celebrate. About 1500 people gathered in Pātea for a Waitangi ...

I don't mind telling you, I've kind of been dreading making any sort of editorial comment or opinion on Waitangi Day. Not because I don't think it's significant, but because I feel an expectation ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day amid a debate over the future of its founding document. Waitangi Day marks the ...

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day amid a debate over the future of its founding document. Waitangi Day marks the ...

Maori have higher levels of deprivation and incarceration, and worse health outcomes than the broader population. The annual Waitangi Day celebrations, which also included free concerts, sporting ...

Waitangi Day rugby in Invercargill will see South Island rivals the Highlanders and Crusaders play their final DHL Super Rugby Pacific warm-up game. Added lustre will be provided with the return of ...