Waitangi Day is New Zealand’s national day and marks the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day is a public holiday and carries different meanings for different communities, including celebration, reflection, protest, and discussion about treaty obligations. It provides an opportunity to learn about Māori history, colonisation, citizenship, sovereignty, and the ongoing relationship between Māori and the Crown.

Event Suggestions:
• Learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi and its ongoing significance
• Centre Māori perspectives through respectful resources, stories, language, or guest speakers
• Discuss treaty relationships, sovereignty, reconciliation, and national identity