Home / New ZealandWaitangi 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 New ZealandNew ZealandZ Manu World Champs AucklandWatch14 Mar 08:20 AMSportWatch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crowned14 Mar 07:41 AMNew ZealandAre you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers14 Mar 07:06 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.