Treaty Of Waitangi
Treaty of Waitangi moves to National Library
The Treaty of Waitangi is about to be moved to a new home amid tight security and secrecy about when exactly the shift takes place.
Treaty of Waitangi's move to new home imminent
Massive preparations are under way to move the 177-year-old Treaty of Waitangi along with the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand, and the Women's Suffrage Petition 200… Audio
Treaty of Waitangi will be on move soon
The Department of Internal Affairs's Hugh Karena explains why moving historical documents, such as the Treaty of Waitangi, 200 metres down the road from the National Archives to the National Library… Audio
How Treaty settlements shape Maori traditions
Kathryn Ryan talks with Carwyn Jones, senior law lecturer at Victoria University about how Maori self-determination has been, and is being, shaped by the Treaty settlement process. His new book is… Audio
Waitangi Rua Rautau Lectures 2017
The Honourable Dame Tariana Turia, former Cabinet Minister and founder of the Maori Party, and Dr Gareth Morgan, economist and founder of the Opportunities Party, present the 2017 Waitangi Rua Rautau… Audio
NZ's most important documents make a move
New Zealands founding constitutional documents are on the move, but just a few metres down the road to the National LIbrary, where they'll form the centrepiece of a new interactive space. Audio, Gallery
Sovereignty and the NZ Land Wars
Were the New Zealand wars really about disputed sovereignty? Geoff Fischer offers a republican take on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
NZ First leader called 'Uncle Tom' at Rātana
In a war of words, Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan said Winston Peters was "selling Māori down the river" and compared him to Don Brash. Audio
Iwi to meet to clear overlapping Treaty settlements
Three iwi will meet to discuss their issues with the government's approach to settling Treaty claims in areas with overlapping interests.
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.
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.
Iwi accuses Crown of underhand tactics
A Tauranga iwi says their treaty settlement is creating grievances, not repairing them.
Labour MP to lead iwi's treaty negotiation
Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta's new role as Ngāti Maniapoto's lead negotiator will not affect her current job, she says.
Waitangi Tribunal could use 'full' power for first time
A court ruling could push the Waitangi Tribunal to use its power to make binding recommendations for the first time, an iwi spokesperson says.
Ngapuhi settlement back on track - Finlayson
The Ngāpuhi claim has a history of stand-offs and bust-ups, but Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson believes it can be settled by next year.
Govt tries to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track
The Treaty Negotiations Minister has made another attempt to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track for a settlement claim, and says he will chair a meeting between parties to help. Audio
Central North Island iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa sign settlement with Crown
Central North Island iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa will get a Crown apology and $25 million.
MPs' lack of interest in treaty bills 'heartbreaking'
A Māori MP has criticised fellow MPs for failing to witness the passage of three Taranaki treaty settlement bills. Audio
We The Ones
The time of the Queen's visit to New Zealand for the 150th Treaty of Waitangi signing celebrations, is the setting for a new novel, We The Ones. Julie Helean has created an activist group where… Audio
Hawke's Bay hapū settlement goes ahead
A treaty settlement signed by several Hawke's Bay hapū is said to be sound, despite three of the seven hapū involved in the settlement refusing to sign.
