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National day of New Zealand
Waitangi Day (Māori: Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February
Waitangi_Day
1840 agreement between the British Crown and Māori leaders in New Zealand
The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Te Tiriti o Waitangi), sometimes referred to as Te Tiriti (lit. 'The Treaty'), is a document of importance to the history
Treaty_of_Waitangi
2016 protest incident in New Zealand
The Waitangi dildo incident occurred on 5 February 2016 in Waitangi, New Zealand, when protester Josie Butler flung what was referred to as a dildo (actually
Waitangi_dildo_incident
Act of Parliament in New Zealand
two Waitangi Day acts passed by the New Zealand Parliament: the Waitangi Day Act 1960 and the Waitangi Day Act 1976. Neither made 6 February (Waitangi Day)
Waitangi_Day_Acts
Permanent commission of inquiry in New Zealand
The Waitangi Tribunal (Māori: Te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi) is a New Zealand permanent commission of inquiry established under the Treaty of
Waitangi_Tribunal
that day. Christmas Day and New Years' Day have always been Mondayised holidays, and from 2013 Waitangi Day and Anzac Day are also Mondayised. Waitangi Day
Public holidays in New Zealand
Public_holidays_in_New_Zealand
Flag of Indigenous New Zealanders
flag after a nationwide consultation.[vague] It was first revealed on Waitangi Day in 1990. Though it does not have official status from the New Zealand
Tino_Rangatiratanga_flag
colony following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Chosen by an assembly of Māori chiefs at Waitangi in 1834, the flag was of a St George's Cross
Flag_of_New_Zealand
Topics referred to by the same term
New Zealand Treaty of Waitangi, a New Zealand constitutional document Waitangi Day, a New Zealand public holiday Waitangi Day Acts, two acts passed by
Waitangi
Locality in the Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
Waitangi is a locality on the north side of the Waitangi River in the Bay of Islands, 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of Whangārei, on the North Island
Waitangi,_Northland
New Zealand Māori activist (1932–2023)
Zealand prime ministers onto the marae (meeting place) during annual Waitangi Day celebrations. After her death in January 2023, she was described by Māori
Titewhai_Harawira
Public holiday in parts of New Zealand
arrangements. The Waitangi Day Act 1960 allowed any area of the country to substitute a Waitangi Day holiday for its provincial anniversary day. This was done
Auckland_Anniversary_Day
Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023
"doesn't make a lot of sense." During Waitangi Day on 6 February 2023, Luxon described the Treaty of Waitangi as a "challenging, imperfect but ultimately
Christopher_Luxon
Former national holidays in Canada and New Zealand
quarters[who?] for the day to be revived as an alternative New Zealand Day, instead of renaming Waitangi Day, New Zealand's current national day. Balfour Declaration
Dominion_Day
Indigenous rights movement in New Zealand
between Māori and European immigrants prior to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, the signing provided one reason for protesting. Disagreements
Māori_protest_movement
Māori established in New Zealand. Some of New Zealand's largest annual Waitangi Day celebrations are held at the marae, and feature major Aotearoa musical
Hoani_Waititi_Marae
Hottest of the four temperate seasons
Day (1 January) and the following day (2 January) in many countries Waitangi Day (6 February) In New Zealand People generally spend more time outdoors
Summer
Waitangi. It was refurbished by master waka builder and navigator Hekenukumai Ngā Iwi (Hector) Busby in 1974 for relaunching during the Waitangi Day ceremonies
Ngā_Toki_Matawhaorua
Māori welcoming ceremony
haka pōwhiri. YouTube video of a pōwhiri at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds during the 2025 Waitangi Day commemorations, welcoming the Prime Minister and
Pōwhiri
public holidays, such as Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day are celebrated in Tokelau, these are not official holidays. Tokehega Day is celebrated on 3 September
Public_holidays_in_Tokelau
Designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation
A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming
National_day
New Zealand political party promoting indigenous rights
systemic racism, and the strengthening of the rights promised in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including tino rangatiratanga (Māori sovereignty). The party is also committed
Te_Pāti_Māori
Colours representing New Zealand
a Māori flag should be flown at Auckland Harbour Bridge on Waitangi Day, the National Day of New Zealand. The Tino Rangatiratanga flag was recognised
National colours of New Zealand
National_colours_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand commemorative coin
The Waitangi crown is a commemorative crown coin struck in 1935 by the British Royal Mint for the Dominion of New Zealand to commemorate the 1840 signing
Waitangi_crown
New Zealand journalist (born 1984)
Minister Christopher Luxon's decision not to attend the annual Waitangi Day events at Waitangi in February 2025. "Heather du Plessis-Allan". NZ On Screen
Heather_du_Plessis-Allan
New Zealand politician
Jones' remarks, Peters met with the Mexican Ambassador at Waitangi during the Waitangi Day evens in early February 2025. In advance of the 2025 New Zealand
Shane_Jones
New Zealand broadcaster (1950–2013)
Herald strongly criticising Waitangi Day and Māori people. He labelled Waitangi Day as "loony Maori fringe self-denial day" and described a "hopeless failure
Paul_Holmes_(broadcaster)
New Zealand television personality
leader David Seymour at an impromptu press conference during the 2025 Waitangi Day event regarding the Treaty Principles Bill. Williams accused Seymour
Guy_Williams_(comedian)
Marae near Akaroa, New Zealand
was the first of three places in the South Island at which the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by Ngāi Tahu. The marae is home to the Ngāi Tārewa and Ngāti
Ōnuku
Bus crash near Brynderwyn, New Zealand killing 15 people
The 1963 Brynderwyn bus accident occurred on the day after Waitangi Day, 7 February 1963, when a bus rolled down a slope in the Brynderwyn Range, killing
1963_Brynderwyn_bus_accident
Period of study in an educational institution
New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day on 6 February; the summer holidays in New Zealand may or may not extend as far as that day, depending on the year
Academic_year
National day of remembrance
member's bill introduced by Labour MP David Clark to Mondayise Anzac Day and Waitangi Day passed, despite opposition from the governing National Party. In
Anzac_Day
The NZSA Waitangi Day Literary Honours are awarded each year to one or more New Zealand writers. They are an initiative of the New Zealand Society of Authors
NZSA Waitangi Day Literary Honours
NZSA_Waitangi_Day_Literary_Honours
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2016 to 2017
'cringe' at Waitangi Day ceremony: PM". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 May 2017. "Andrew Little: PM has a responsibility to attend Waitangi". Newstalk
Bill_English
Government of New Zealand since 2023
agreed to a select committee with the possibility of amending the Treaty of Waitangi legislation, require councils with Māori wards to hold local referendums
Sixth National Government of New Zealand
Sixth_National_Government_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand Māori activist (born 1996)
community. Kapa-Kingi also led a haka at the end of the march. During Waitangi Day on 5 February 2026, Kapa-Kingi used his whaikōrero (speech) to question
Eru_Kapa-Kingi
Second month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
Finland, Norway and Sweden) Waitangi Day (New Zealand) February 7 Independence Day (Grenada) February 8 Parinirvana Day (some Mahayana Buddhist traditions
February
Building on Wellington waterfront
waterfront. Te Wharewaka o Pōneke was officially opened at a dawn ceremony on Waitangi Day, 6 February 2011. It houses several waka as well as a café and conference
Te_Wharewaka_o_Pōneke
New Zealand government led by Robert Muldoon from 1975 to 1984
Zealand Day, established by the previous Third Labour Government, back to Waitangi Day in 1976 with the Waitangi Day Act 1976. When the Treaty of Waitangi made
Third National Government of New Zealand
Third_National_Government_of_New_Zealand
People of New Zealand
New Zealanders. Agitation regarding Treaty of Waitangi violations intensified in the 1970s. The Waitangi Tribunal was set up in 1975 to consider alleged
New_Zealanders
Practices and beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand
ISSN 1177-1801. Boast, Richard (2004), "Waitangi Tribunal Procedure", The Waitangi Tribunal: Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi, Bridget Williams Books, pp
Māori_culture
New Zealand memorial park to commemorate World War I
commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. In 2024 a Waitangi Solidarity Hīkoi was held on Waitangi Day at the park. The park contains memorials from both
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
Pukeahu_National_War_Memorial_Park
Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840, Marupō gave a concerted physical display and vocal attack against the treaty. He signed the Treaty of Waitangi later
Marupō
Historic building in New Zealand
Tiriti) at Waitangi in Northland, New Zealand, is the former house of the British Resident in New Zealand, James Busby. The Treaty of Waitangi, a document
Treaty_House
New Zealand activist and politician (born 1997)
due to it taking place on the same day as Waitangi Day, stating that the salute was "centring colonisation on a day that is supposed to reflect on the
Tamatha_Paul
main New Zealand universities all have a School of Māori Studies. On Waitangi Day in 2007, Birkbeck College London opened the first Centre for New Zealand
New_Zealand_studies
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023
since purchase. Ardern travelled to Waitangi in 2018 for the annual Waitangi Day commemoration; stayed in Waitangi for five days, an unprecedented length
Jacinda_Ardern
Gathering of invited guests
Ireland Saint Patrick's Day Israel Passover Hanukkah Purim Mexico Cinco de Mayo May Day New Zealand Waitangi Day Pakistan Pakistan Day Yom-e-Istiqlal Basant
Party
New Zealand long-distance runner
Commemoration Medal. Outside of athletics, Moros was a schoolteacher. On Waitangi Day 2003, Moros died at age 35 after collapsing at her home in the Auckland
Helen_Moros
Constitutional working group in New Zealand
transformation for Aotearoa New Zealand. The report was launched on Waitangi Day in 2016. Since 2005 the National Iwi Chairs Forum, a group of 72 chairpersons
Matike_Mai_Aotearoa
Representative of the monarch of New Zealand
at Government House, Wellington, such as a garden reception to mark Waitangi Day. According to the official website of the governor-general, in a typical
Governor-General of New Zealand
Governor-General_of_New_Zealand
Failed New Zealand legislation proposal
of Waitangi Bill, commonly known as the Treaty Principles Bill, was a government Bill that aimed to define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and
Treaty_Principles_Bill
Territories ruled by the United Kingdom
2024. Smith 1998, p. 45; Porter 1998, p. 579; Mein Smith 2005, p. 49; "Waitangi Day". nzhistory.govt.nz. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Archived
British_Empire
New Zealand politician
reformed Māori land policies, elevated the status of the Treaty of Waitangi and Waitangi Day, increased government spending on housing and education and initiated
Matiu_Rata
Visiting multiple pubs or bars in a series
set in London. Thousands of New Zealanders take part in the annual Waitangi Day pub crawl, which takes place around the Circle Line on the London Underground
Pub_crawl
a speech he delivered in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II during a Waitangi Day ceremony. The Roman Catholic Church also ordains Māori to high positions
Religion_of_Māori_people
Noise-making toy for humans or animals
in Waitangi Day TPP protest". BBC News. 5 February 2016. Donnell, Hayden (2026-02-05). "National milestone: It's been 10 years since the Waitangi dildo
Squeaky_toy
Geographical region in the Pacific Ocean
of remembrance, Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day, and also celebrates many holidays such as the King's Birthday, Labour Day, and Christmas Day, as well as public
Oceania
New Zealand environmental scientist and former politician
growing up in Northland include gathering shellfish at the beach and Waitangi Day celebrations. Tana went to Bay of Islands College in Kawakawa and then
Darleen_Tana
1987 studio album by Pātea Māori Club
additional songs, and in 2000, selections were performed in Sydney, at the Waitangi Day Concert. Poi E was recorded almost entirely at Mascot Studios in Auckland
Poi_E_(album)
Suburb of West London, England
Australian Football League grand final, memorial days such as Waitangi Day, Australia Day, and Anzac Day, and on Sundays after The Church, the Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's_Bush
New Zealand funk rock band
played at the Groove in the Park 2010 festival held on New Zealand's Waitangi Day (6 February), at the Western Springs in Auckland. Supergroove also played
Supergroove
New Zealand businessman and politician (1939–2025)
Business Review; in one column, Jones suggested that Waitangi Day should be replaced by a Māori Gratitude Day, a suggestion he claimed was satirical. The defamation
Bob_Jones_(businessman)
2022 New Zealand historical action film
initially intended to be released on 3 February 2022 to coincide with Waitangi Day, however the release was delayed. The film opened the New Zealand International
Muru_(film)
Act of Parliament in New Zealand
of Waitangi. In 1960 the first Waitangi Day Act was passed by the second Labour Government, enabling any area of the country to substitute a Waitangi Day
New_Zealand_Day_Act_1973
into an "occupation", which lasts until 2 March when police moved in. Waitangi Day celebrations are cut back as COVID-19 restrictions force the closure
2022_in_New_Zealand
Act of Parliament in New Zealand
Anzac Day Act 1920 Anzac Day Amendment Act 1921-22 Anzac Day Act 1949 Anzac Day Act 1966 Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment
Anzac_Day_Act_(New_Zealand)
British dominion in Oceania from 1907 to 1947
revived as an alternative New Zealand Day, instead of renaming Waitangi Day, New Zealand's current national day. The Antarctic territory of the Ross Dependency
Dominion_of_New_Zealand
New Zealand politician (born 1960 or 1961)
mid-December 2023 he announced his retirement from politics effective Waitangi Day 2024. By mid-December 2023, Kapa-Kingi had become Te Pāti Māori's whip
Mariameno_Kapa-Kingi
New Zealand politician and Māori leader (born 1973/74)
over 10,000 others. Barber attended a hui in Waitangi and then returned to Hawke's Bay for Waitangi Day 2024 celebrations that were held in Clive and
Bayden_Barber
February 6, 1990, Queen Elizabeth II was almost hit by a wet t-shirt during Waitangi Day ceremonies, thrown by Māori student Henearoahuea Tepou. On February 5
Incidents of objects being thrown at politicians
Incidents_of_objects_being_thrown_at_politicians
New Zealand politician (born 1967)
Parliament as a list MP, Davis announced he would retire from politics on Waitangi Day, 6 February 2024. During the Sixth Labour Government, Davis served as
Kelvin_Davis_(politician)
New Zealand activist
on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020. "A brief history of Waitangi Day". The New Zealand Herald. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2021. "Today
Hana_Te_Hemara
Debate about whether the New Zealand national flag should be changed
ethnic groups. Some have called this inappropriate because the Treaty of Waitangi and Māori heritage are significant parts of New Zealand's history, and
New_Zealand_flag_debate
Protests, occupations and riots in New Zealand
Island and the bottom of the South Island to Parliament starting on Waitangi Day (6 February 2022) and arriving three days later on 9 February. The occupation
2022_Wellington_protest
Year's Day 2 January – Day after New Year's Day 6 February – Waitangi Day 18 April – Good Friday 21 April – Easter Monday 25 April – Anzac Day 2 June
2025_in_New_Zealand
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 to 1974
leadership". A few weeks later, on 6 February 1973, Kirk was photographed at a Waitangi Day event holding the hand of a small Māori boy; as Kirk was recognised as
Norman_Kirk
Act of New Zealand Parliament
The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 gave the Treaty of Waitangi recognition in New Zealand law for the first time and established the Waitangi Tribunal. The
Treaty_of_Waitangi_Act_1975
41.6 °C in that same year. More recently, Timaru reached 41.3 °C on Waitangi Day in 2011. Due to these winds, the cooler South Island cities such as Dunedin
Climate_of_New_Zealand
The national flag of New Zealand and Tino Rangatiratanga flag flying on Auckland Harbour Bridge, on Waitangi Day, 2012
List_of_New_Zealand_flags
Function and history of the New Zealand monarchy
elder son, William, Prince of Wales, is the heir apparent. The Treaty of Waitangi between Queen Victoria and Māori chiefs (rangatira) was signed on 6 February
Monarchy_of_New_Zealand
Waitangi Day accompanied by the Duke, Princess Anne, Mark Phillips and then-Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles III.) 6 February – Waitangi Day
1974_in_New_Zealand
New Zealand Māori activist (1954–2025)
then-Governor General of New Zealand, during a Waitangi Day commemoration. While known for her protests at Waitangi Day commemorations, Harawira also acted as
Hinewhare_Harawira
New Zealand shadow cabinet (2023–present)
Māori–Crown relations and Treaty of Waitangi negotiations) announced that he would retire from Parliament effective Waitangi Day on 6 February 2024. On 29 January
Shadow Cabinet of Chris Hipkins
Shadow_Cabinet_of_Chris_Hipkins
New Zealand politician (born 1983)
deliberately acquired Canadian accent, subsequently went viral. In his 2021 Waitangi Day speech, available on the ACT Party website, Seymour also referred to
David_Seymour
New Zealand music festival
Hagley Park, in Christchurch, New Zealand. The festival launched on Waitangi Day (6 February) 2015 with local headliners including Shapeshifter, Fat Freddy's
Electric_Avenue_(festival)
New Zealand politician
the official recognition of Waitangi Day through the Waitangi Day Act 1960, commemorating the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Tirikātene continued committee
Eruera_Tirikātene
Māori chief (1780s–1871)
Tribes. At the negotiations leading up to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi Ngapuhi chief Te Wharerahi disagreed with his brothers Rewa and Moka Te
Tāmati_Wāka_Nene
service. 1 November – The Waitangi Day Act 1976 commences, replacing the New Zealand Day public holiday with Waitangi Day on 6 February. 14 December
1976_in_New_Zealand
Cultural movement in New Zealand
Protest began on Waitangi Day, 6 February 1971, when Ngā Tamatoa disrupted Rob Muldoon, the Finance Minister's, speech at Waitangi and a flag-burning
Māori_renaissance
Church in City of London, England
Oxford. The church is used by the New Zealand Society UK, who celebrate Waitangi Day here in February each year. Catherine Ennis was the organist here until
St_Lawrence_Jewry
Museum in Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
and Colonial Museum opened as a public museum controlled by a trust on Waitangi Day in 1977. The trust includes members from Thacker's family, Ngai Tahu
Okains_Bay_Museum
Australia Day falls on a Monday Waitangi Day falls on a Friday Daylight saving ends on April 5 ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday Mother's Day falls on May
Common year starting on Thursday
Common_year_starting_on_Thursday
This is a list of protests in New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi was between the Māori and the British Crown and was first signed in 1840. This list contains
List of protests in New Zealand
List_of_protests_in_New_Zealand
New Zealand politician (1948–2022)
recognition of same-sex couples, proposed the creation of a National Day to replace Waitangi Day, and put forward a private members bill to address miscarriages
Richard_Worth
Statue in Wellington, New Zealand
reliefs, designed in the New Sculpture style, depicting the Treaty of Waitangi and various artistic and scientific inventions of the Victorian era. Initially
Queen Victoria Monument, Wellington
Queen_Victoria_Monument,_Wellington
Flag used by the Royal New Zealand Navy
mark the day the RNZN was founded. It is also flown on 6 February, alongside the Union Flag, United Tribes flag and the national flag, at Waitangi to mark
New_Zealand_White_Ensign
Document, is an English language version of the text of the Treaty of Waitangi that was rediscovered in 1989. It is dated 4 February 1840, which led to
Littlewood_Treaty_Document
New Zealand historian (born 1938)
in the Treaty of Waitangi caused by the increasing importance of the Waitangi Tribunal and also major Māori protests at Waitangi Day celebrations.[citation
Claudia_Orange
Sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament
portfolio from 1972 to 1975. He advocated for the national recognition of Waitangi Day, for workers' and union rights, and the return of Māori land. In 1972
New Zealand House of Representatives
New_Zealand_House_of_Representatives
WAITANGI DAY
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 Feminine form of Italian Valerio, VALERIA means "to be healthy, to be strong." Compare with another form of Valeria.
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v. i.
To wait; to stay in waiting.
adv.
By waiting.
n.
The act of attending or waiting; attendance.
n.
A male waiting servant; a servant who attends on gentleman's person; a body servant.
n.
A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
n.
Act of waiting; delay.
n.
A line of persons waiting anywhere.
n.
A female waiter or attendant; a waiting maid or waiting woman.
n.
A lady's waiting-maid.
a.
waiting for the efforts of nature, with little active treatment.
v. i.
The act of waiting; a delay; a halt.
n.
A room before, or forming an entrance to, another; a waiting room.
n.
The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.
v. t.
Waiting for; expectation.
v. t.
Being present, or in the train; accompanying; in waiting.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Wait
n.
The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.
n.
Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
a.
Waiting in expectation; looking for