Waitangi Day wrap: Dawn ceremony, waka and a 1,000-strong hīkoi

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Thousands gather for the pōwhiri to welcome the hīkoi ki Waitangi (Photo: Eda Tang)

Live updates from Waitangi Day.

After a very busy and lively few days, it’s time for a commemoration of the signing of the Treaty/te Tiriti o Waitangi. Join us for updates from the dawn ceremony and around Treaty Grounds. For all of yesterday’s action, see here.

Madeleine Chapman

Madeleine Chapman

Madeleine Chapman is a contributing editor. She was editor of The Spinoff 2022-2025.

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