Preparations for Waitangi are underway - with heightened precautions in place following the Northland Covid-19 case last week.
The Waitangi national trust and iwi leaders agreed for events to go ahead this year, with some changes in place to keep the community safe in Northland.
RNZ's Midday Report presenter and Māori News Director, Māni Dunlop, is in Waitangi and spoke to Emma Hatton.