Home / New ZealandWaitangi 2026: Luxon meets with iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in yearsNZ Herald4 Feb, 2026 02:57 AMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandLiveNew ZealandAbout 500 people evacuated in Kaitāia, severe thunderstorm warning for Western Bay of Plenty26 Mar 06:50 PMNew ZealandThunderstorm warning as Bay braces for more heavy rain and flooding26 Mar 06:46 PMNew Zealand|UpdatedCouncil proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of town26 Mar 06:27 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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