Home / Bay of Plenty TimesWaitangi Day 2026: Thousand gather for dawn service as Seymour heckled, waka ceremony and hīkoi to Treaty GroundsNZ Herald5 Feb, 2026 10:11 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFighting for the rights of the next generation is the focus of this year’s hīkoi to Waitangi led by Northland Māori. Video / NZ HeraldLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesSport|Updated'No brainer': All Blacks duo recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 202809 Feb 05:07 PMBay of Plenty Times'Emotional' two weeks: Mum's drug funding hope for 4yo son09 Feb 05:00 PMPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50-years after Walker's win 09 Feb 04:00 PMSponsoredKaibosh gets a clean-energy boost in the fight against food waste 09 Feb 02:49 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.