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Waitangi 2026

Waitangi 2026

Waitangi 2026

Waitangi 2026

Welcome to 1News’ live updates – we’re covering events in and around Waitangi in the lead up to our national day of commemoration on Friday 6 February.

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In 2025 Luxon observed Waitangi Day with Ngāi Tahu at Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon set to return to Waitangi

A spokesperson said Luxon was looking forward to engaging with iwi about the recent weather response and work the Government is doing to grow the economy.

Fri, Jan 30

John Campbell with the Waitangi dawn service in the background.

John Campbell: Waitangi in the age of the Treaty Principles Bill

ANALYSIS: The crowd was smaller, the Prime Minister was absent and, one year after the jubilation of 2024, the mood was different.

February 7, 2025

Waitangi 2025: Luxon speaks at Ōnuku marae, waka parade at Te Tii

Waitangi 2025: Luxon speaks at Ōnuku marae, waka parade at Te Tii

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February 6, 2025

Waka parade in front of Te Tii marae.

New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day with haka, hīkoi and reflection

The country marks 185 years since the signing of a founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi.

February 6, 2025

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to commemorate Waitangi Day at Te Whare Rūnanga on February 6, 2024

Prime Minister confirms he won't be at Treaty Grounds on Waitangi Day

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere.

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David Seymour in November 2023 (file image).

ACT launches Treaty Principles Bill 'information campaign'

"This law will unwind the divisive modern 'partnership' interpretation of the Treaty," party leader David Seymour said.

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Akaroa tourist boat recovery paused after hull settles on rock

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Full video: Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford speak to media

Erica Stanford, seen here with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, has had to front over high profile changes in her time as Education Minister.

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