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Treaty settlement something to celebrate

The agreement in principle to a $32.5 million Treaty of Waitangi settlement for Tararua and Wairarapa Rangitane iwi is a momentous time in history.

Whanganui iwi to receive $110m in settlement

Judge urges delay in Ngapuhi vote

The Waitangi Tribunal has asked the Crown to consider whether it would pause the election process for the iwi's mandated body.

Treaty wrangle tearing iwi apart

The country's biggest tribe is negotiating an agreement for jobs and prosperity for its members - but fierce infighting is hindering the process and costing it millions.

Paul Moon: Ngapuhi their own worst enemy

In a year that is unusually crowded with historical commemorations, one that may escape attention is the 170th anniversary of the flagpole in Russell.

Land fight drags over decades

Urewera animals to be exterminated under law change

Trout, deer, pigs and other exotic species would have to be culled from the Ureweras under a law change before Parliament, fishers and hunters are warning Government.

Iwi ready to move past grievances says Titewhai

The country's biggest iwi wants to move out of grievance mode and into talks with the Crown about settling its Treaty of Waitangi claims.

Waitangi Day: New citizens

New Kiwi families were welcomed together as citizens at Government House today in the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi, the Governor-General said.

Hundreds pour on to Treaty Grounds

Wet and blustery weather has failed to keep the crowds away from Waitangi with hundreds pouring on to the Treaty Grounds.

Iwi to PM: We want $500m to settle

New Zealand’s largest iwi is seeking the biggest ever Treaty settlement - $500m to $600m.

Hone Harawira: Ngapuhi's settlement role critical to future of Treaty

Chief Justice Prendergast said that because the Treaty of Waitangi had been signed "between a civilised nation and a group of savages" and had no formal status in domestic law.

Claire Trevett: Peters may be the old friend Key is looking for

Take the personalities out of the equation and a National-NZ First Govt would be far less restrictive for National than one relying on the Maori Party, writes Claire Trevett.

Marae hums as overseas visitors, locals and helpers enjoy day

There was calm at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae yesterday with some locals going as far to say that things were "pretty tame and chilled".

Chris Finlayson: Treaty settlements working for the betterment of us

February 6 is Waitangi Day and, every year, there are arguments about what this day means to New Zealand. There is no one answer.

Our day, our way

Reporter Sarah Illingworth speaks to eight Kiwis from different backgrounds about what the Treaty and our national day mean to them.