Waitangi Day: A Historical Overview of New Zealand’s National Holiday

Waitangi Day: A Historical Overview of New Zealand’s National Holiday Waitangi Day, observed on February 6th each year, holds immense significance in New Zealand’s history. This national holiday commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, a pivotal moment when Māori chiefs and the British Crown established a framework for future relations. Today, it serves as a platform for reflection, reconciliation, and celebration of the nation’s multicultural heritage.

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