Thousands turned out to the 5am dawn service at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today and were welcomed with a stunning sunrise to start Waitangi Day 2019.
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NewsWaitangi ki Ōkahu to provide free health services
Today Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will be hosting their annual festival in Okahu Bay, Auckland to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Waitangi 2019 Gallery- Day two
Whānau were out enjoying the heat at Waitangi today with rangatahi bombing off the bridge, tamariki eating pipi and kaihoe out in the water.
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Waitangi 2019 Gallery- Day One
Waitangi Day celebrations kicked off on Rāhina and Te Kāea have put a gallery together to show you some of the highlights.
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"His words resound in my head"- Kingi Taurua's daughter
His was the most prominent voice at Waitangi but this year the late Ngāpuhi leader Kingi Taurua's absence is being widely felt.
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The humble knight – Tā Hekenukumai Pūhipi
Renowned navigator Sir Hekenukumai Pūhipi will be formally recognised in a special ceremony today for his services in reviving Māori seafaring traditions.
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Call to boycott Don Brash's speech at Waitangi
Mana Party member Hilda Harawira says people who attend the speakers forum at Te Tii marae in Waitangi this week should boycott Don Brash’s speech.
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Reduced funding puts strain on paddlers' Waitangi prep
A major feature of the annual Waitangi Day celebrations is the arrival of the waka fleet and the mass haka at Te Tii Bay in Waitangi. However, waka paddlers from the Ngā Waka o Te Taitokerau Trust are concerned that their annual funding has been significantly reduced this year.
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Waitangi Day photo tells historic story
History has come to life in a photo of two direct descendants of the great Ngāti Toa chief, Te Rauparaha, who famously created the haka Ka Mate, used by the All Blacks.
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Waitangi Day preparations well underway
It's full steam ahead for the Waitangi National Trust and preparations are well underway for the 179th commemorations of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
