Waitangi Day
Te Tii Marae playing host to politicans under question
The future of Te Tii Marae playing host to politicans the day before Waitangi is under question, with political leaders challenging the way marae organisers have handled the event. Audio
Musician Dudley Benson marries the planet
Musician Dudley Benson marries the planet. Audio
Filming stoush as Governor-General welcomed
Dame Patsy Reddy has been welcomed on to Waitangi's Te Tii Marae amid tight security and attempts to block TV cameras from filming.
PM flags skipping Waitangi in future after meeting iwi leaders
Waitangi Day celebrations will continue regardless of whether the Prime Minister is present, RNZ Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui-Thompson joins Checkpoint from Waitangi. Video, Audio
PM's trip to Waitangi could be a thing of the past, says PM
Bill English visited Waitangi today, the first time as Prime Minister. But he won't be there on Waitangi Day, and has floated the idea of taking February 6 commemorations "on the road". Video, Audio
Do people actually care that it's Waitangi day
Is there any significance to people about what Waitangi day means or is it simply another day off? Audio
PM's absence for second year takes shine off Waitangi
Tai Tokerau Maori leaders are looking for alternative venues to take the heat out of Waitangi weekend's historically fraught opening set piece. Audio
Local MP blasts Te Tii marae over PM welcoming process
Waitangi's Te Tii marae has bungled the business of welcoming the Prime Minister two years in a row and must not be allowed to make it a trifecta, the marae's local MP says.
The Queen's 1963 visit to Waitangi
Sarah Johnston from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision shares radio broadcasts from Waitangi Day 1963 - including extracts of speeches from the Queen and Sir Turi Carroll. Audio, Gallery
Waitangi committee looks to PM visit in 2018
The Waitangi Day organising committee is taking steps to make sure the Prime Minister will attend next year's commemorations, its chair says.
PM to stay away from Waitangi despite apology
Prime Minister Bill English says he will not be changing his mind to stay away from Te Tii Marae, despite an apology from Ngāpuhi kaumatua Kingi Taurua.
Ngāpuhi leader apologises to PM over Waitangi Day
Ngāpuhi kaumatua Kingi Taurua is apologising to Prime Minister Bill English and says he is welcome to speak at Te Tii Marae, even in English.
PM's Waitangi Day remarks 'disappointing' - Māori Party
The Prime Minister's view that New Zealanders find Waitangi Day ceremonies "cringe-worthy" is disappointing, the Māori Party has said.
Te Tii kaumatua speaks out
One of the kaumatua of Te Tii Marae has hit out at the decision, saying Mr English should be allowed to speak. Audio
The Maori Party slams Prime Minster's comments
The Maori Party says it's disappointed by the Prime Minister's view that a lot of New Zealanders find Waitangi Day ceremonies cringe-worthy. Audio
PM turned down Waitangi speaking compromise
Correspondence shows the Prime Minister's office flatly rejected an offer to speak at Te Tii Marae after the pōwhiri.
PM: Te Tii actions disrespect Waitangi Day
Prime Minister Bill English says the Te Tii marae committee is "disorganised" and has failed to respect Waitangi Day. Video
Waitangi ultimatum
Waitangi Day organiser Pita Paraone has delivered an ultimatum to the Waitangi marae - decide if you'll make the PM welcome next year. Audio
PM could get Waitangi greeting away from 'grandstanding'
A Waitangi Day organiser has given elders three weeks to decide whether the Prime Minister will be made welcome at Waitangi marae next year.
Waitangi was "ridiculous scenario" - PM
The Prime Minister has rejected suggestions he broke a long-standing promise by refusing to go to Waitangi this year. Audio