New Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day with thousands gathering for a dawn service at the Treaty Grounds, reflecting on the nation's founding treaty sig
New Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day with thousands gathering for a dawn service at the Treaty Grounds, reflecting on the nation’s founding treaty signed in 1840. The event featured prayers and unity messages, amidst government-led debates on treaty principles and proposed policy changes impacting Mฤori rights. The day also saw significant public engagement, including a hikoi from Cape Rฤinga and a waka flotilla, highlighting ongoing discussions about New Zealand’s direction and the treaty’s role in society.
