As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its High Contracting Parties marked the 50th anniversary of the ...

A declaration recognizing whales as legal rights-holders is influencing legislation in New Zealand and sparking an international push to translate Indigenous customs into binding protections.

The Hutt City Council says tightening the public notification threshold in the Government’s new planning legislation will “significantly” reduce opportunities for public participation. Its ...

Comment: Having caved on the Treaty Principles Bill, the PM is staring down the barrel of a campaign dogged by questions about the Māori seats.

Waitangi Day on February 6, New Zealand’s national day, commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 by representatives of the British Empire and several Māori tribal leaders. The ...

For Jones, Waitangi Day is not only a symbolic moment of reflection but also a political stage to reinforce his focus on regional development. With new investments in roading, transport links and ...

It comes as ActionStation Director Kassie Hartendorp acknowledges a "crisis of leadership" in Te Pāti Māori but points to the "huge tidal wave of support for Te Tiriti." ...

Speakers contrasted and condemned settler colonialism strategies in Aotearoa New Zealand and Israel’s illegal occupation and genocide in Palestine at a feisty solidarity rally in Auckland Tāmaki ...

Subdued tone as political leaders spoke on eve of Waitangi Day amid some fatigue in Māori communities over divisive coalition policies ...

New Zealand must continue to evolve in a way that empowers its Indigenous Maori while preserving national unity, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, as the country on Friday marked the anniversary ...

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced intense heckling and boos during his Waitangi Day 2026 speech at the Treaty Grounds. Protesters shouted “treason” and repeatedly interrupted his ...

Comment: A year after spending Waitangi in the South Island, the PM is returning to Northland despite the possibility of a stormy reception.