Auckland Harbour Bridge continuing to shine with new light shows for festive events.

COMMENT: Prime Minister's stay at Waitangi began with a quiet request to hold her hand.

OPINION: Understand and embrace the discomfort of our national day.

On Waitangi Day, get back to nature — with a side of treats — writes Alexia Santamaria.

A special light and sound show will tell the story of Little Barrier Island.

Ardern kicks off her visit with her first face to face meeting with iwi leaders.

John Tamihere: Iwi leaders in for shock after nine years of National.

Ratana Pa welcomes nation's political leaders.

One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.

COMMENT: If risible views heard on plane above Godzone are pakeha norm then help us all.

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsCircle_facebook_DP1.epsHOST: Rotorua entertainer Krissie Knap and other locals will fly

Eli Orzessek on how to get more from the pilgrimage all Kiwis should make.

Dame Patsy Reddy has drawn on her experiences as a Crown negotiator to deliver an unvarnished history of the impact on Maori of British breaches of the Treaty.

COMMENT: What has become clear is that the influence of iwi leaders, especially post- treaty settlement iwi, are becoming a new battleground this election.

Bill English wants to see the tone of Waitangi Day change into a day of celebration.

Waitangi was its cheerful and relaxed best on a day blessed with blazing sunshine and happy crowds.

Your questions about Waitangi and the Treaty have been answered.

Ngati Whatua of Orakei did Auckland proud yesterday. Their invitation to the Prime Minister was well-timed.

The 177th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi went off without a hitch at dawn this morning to what has been described as the largest crowd to gather in years. NZ Herald Focus was there to witness the magic.

With temperatures soaring at Waitangi this weekend, just across the bay in Russell locals find plenty of ways to keep cool.

If Australia's Turnbull got Grumpy Trump, English got "friendly, warm, thoughtful" Trump and even an invite to the White House "if you're passing by".

It's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.

Tristram Clayton was at the launch of the world's largest ceremonial war canoe as part of the 177th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

COMMENT: Wherever you spend your Waitangi Day, I hope you have a happy day with friends and family, and that the weather smiles on you, writes Andrew Little.

Bill English says his first Waitangi Day as Prime Minister at Orakei Marae and at Hoani Waititi has been positive.

COMMENT: Waitangi is time to consider path so far and road ahead.

Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.

COMMENT: Waitangi is special, it hardly needs saying. Sadly February 6 is becoming the day to forget February 5 and the madness of Te Tii Marae.

COMMENT: As our country marks Waitangi Day, it's appropriate to reflect on the outstanding progress being made by Maori children and young people.

As Kiwis celebrate, or not, 177 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Cherie Howie asks ordinary Kiwis what they think about our national day.