Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The move would overturn recent decisions in the High Cout.

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

HTe Whānau a Apanui has accused Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith of jeopardising settlement over a "sovereignty clause" agreed to by the previous government.

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Te Whakaaetanga Trust’s claim stretches from Purerua Peninsula (foreground) to Cape Brett and includes the Ipipiri Islands

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui speaking to Rev Frank Ritchie.

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

Paul Goldsmith speaks to 1News Political Editor Maiki Sherman in July 2025.

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

Iwi anger at law change which would strip customary rights in harbour

Ngāti Te Wehi has vowed to fight on in the face of the "shocking" legislative move.

Thu, Aug 14

'We are patient': Te Whānau a Apanui commit to wait after Govt U-turn

East Coast iwi Te Whānau a Apanui is willing to play the long game to finalise its treaty settlement.

Tue, Aug 12

Bay of Islands hapū achieves Ngāpuhi-first Treaty milestone

A Bay of Islands trust representing four Ngāpuhi hapū groupings has achieved a major milestone in its Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.

Tue, Jul 29

Behind 'bombshell' Treaty Principles Bill scoop that sparked national debate

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says: "I called up the editor at TVNZ and said, 'Look, my plans have changed'."

Thu, Jul 17

'Constitutional adventurism' in Treaty settlement sovereignty clause - minister

"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.

Sun, Jul 6

Former Treaty Negotiations Minister calls Shane Jones' proposal to force New Zealand’s largest iwi into a single commercial settlement "a terrible idea".

'Terrible idea': Finlayson weighs in on Ngāpuhi settlement proposal

Former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson has poured cold water on Shane Jones' proposal to force New Zealand’s largest iwi Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.

Tue, Jun 24

Waitangi Tribunal asked to halt Taranaki seabed mine fast-track

Trans-Tasman Resources' managing director Alan Eggers is expected to lay out his case to councillors at a public workshop on Wednesday morning.

Mon, Jun 16

April 2025

Treaty Principles Bill voted down amid fiery MP debate

The only party to support the bill was ACT with its 11 votes.

Thu, Apr 10

February 2025

Council pledges Treaty law apology after brutal history lesson

A debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was shut down by conservative councillors at the council's December meeting.

Thu, Feb 20

Dawn ceremony marking the reopening of the whare tupuna, Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840, at Te Tii Marae

Why Te Tii Marae lifted the media ban at Waitangi

Analysis: The marae in Waitangi stands steadfast, forever tied to the land where a pivotal moment in our country’s history began.

Mon, Feb 10

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

Join 1News for coverage of commemorations from Waitangi and across the motu.

Thu, Feb 6

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.

Thu, Feb 6

NZ First MP Shane Jones steps out from group.

Waitangi 2025: Haka pōwhiri fit for Government?

What unfolded in the pōwhiri for politicians on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Wed, Feb 5

Waitangi 2025: Haka pōwhiri fit for Te Arikinui

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po was welcomed to the Upper Treaty Grounds today for the first time as monarch.

Tue, Feb 4

Te Tiriti o Waitangi whare tupuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi

101-year-old whare tupuna reopens in Waitangi

Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened its whare tupuna, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, after undergoing repairs and restoration work.

Mon, Feb 3

January 2025

Te Kāhui Tupua: Taranaki Maunga granted legal personhood

Taranaki and its peaks – Panitahi, Patuhā, Kaitake and Pouākai – are now a legal person called Te Kāhui Tupua.

Thu, Jan 30

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and politicians welcomed on to Rātana Pā

PM told state of the Māori nation at 'highest level of concern'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon led a delegation of government ministers and other political parties on to Rātana Pā today.

Fri, Jan 24

December 2024

Kapa haka mobilise to submit on Treaty Principles Bill

Kapa haka preparing for next year’s Te Matatini are drafting submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, and posting about it on social media to increase awareness.

December 11, 2024