Waitangi Day

2023 - 2 - 6

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Waitangi Day 2023: Elderly protester removed after interrupting ... (New Zealand Herald)

An elderly man has been removed from a morning service at Waitangi after interrupting official proceedings. Shortly after a number of prayers were said in ...

The law of gravity was not made by man...there’s three groups of people assembled here today. “There is the elected public servants and there is the appointed public servants - with the emphasis on public servant - and there is the public.” Law is made by the atua (god/ancestors).

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King Charles sends Waitangi Day message (1 News)

"My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and attended the ...

"It is a taonga that represents a deep connection, which has meant so much to me throughout my life, to New Zealand and the Maori people. "It has allowed me humbly to reaffirm my commitment, and that of my children and grandchildren, to this bond between us, and to ensuring that it endures for future generations." King Charles has sent his "warmest greetings to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand" in a Waitangi Day message.

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Global giant celebrates Waitangi Day 2023 with a special Google ... (New Zealand Herald)

Mataki, of Ōtautahie and founder of Ariki Creative, has been a multi-disciplinary digital designer since the 90s, honing skills that originated on the keypads ...

Searches for the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi reached a 10-year high in May. And the latest technologies in design and strategy help our people toward a better future”. “The outstretched arms of the tiki represent the integration of cultures and future innovation to protect these natural domains of our environment, the flora and fauna, for all generations to come,”Hori explained. Shared today for all in Aotearoa to see on New Zealand’s Google homepage, this doodle celebrates the ambitions of two cultures and their shared desire to protect and provide for their people. “One of the core principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is protection and partnership. Growing up in the 80s and 90s, there were always kids around us that were from all these different communities.”

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Global IT giant celebrates Waitangi Day with Google Doodle by local ... (Newshub)

Mataki, the founder of Ariki Creative, has developed the artwork, which will be seen nationally on Waitangi Day on New Zealand's Google homepage. The Google ...

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A Kiwi artist has drawn the Google Doodle for the first time for ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Hori-Te-Ariki Mataki of Christchurch creative agency Ariki Creative, developed the artwork that is displayed in place of the Google logo on the search giant's ...

Instead, it used a San Francisco-based artist. Mataki said he wanted his design to visually depict this balance between the two cultures, with colours chosen to represent the land, sea and air. it was a document that brought two different communities together. “Trying to think of why Treaty was created... * [was criticised for not commissioning a ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/74920966/google-doodles-dame-whina-cooper-without-help-from-maori-artist) [Māori artist for a Doodle commemorating activist Dame Whina Cooper](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/74920966/google-doodles-dame-whina-cooper-without-help-from-maori-artist).

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Photos: Waka paddlers take part in Waitangi Day celebrations (1 News)

A flotilla of nine waka participated in the ceremony in front of large crowds. Hundreds of people lined up on a bridge to watch the parade of waka. The ceremony ...

The ceremony was followed by a 21-gun salute at midday. The waka was built in 1940 for the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. A flotilla of nine waka participated in the ceremony in front of large crowds.

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King Charles shares warm Waitangi Day message (Newshub)

His message has been published in both English and te reo Maori, celebrating a connection between Aotearoa and the royal family the King is “honoured” to ...

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King Charles snubs Australia with message to New Zealand (Sky News Australia)

King Charles chose to mark the occasion by paying tribute to the “enduring connection” between the royal family and New Zealand in both English and Maori. Love ...

Her Majesty visiting Australia in 2000, 2006 and 2011,” last year’s tweet read. To mark Australia Day we are sharing images of The Queen on some of her many visits to Australia.— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) “To mark Australia Day we are sharing images of The Queen on some of her many visits to Australia. His Majesty has written of his deep connection to New Zealand and the MÄori people in his first Waitangi Day message as King of New Zealand.— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) Try 1 month free. Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place.

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NZ police happy with Waitangi Day commemorations (Mirage News)

As stated by Inspector Dean Robinson: Police are very pleased with the proceedings of Waitangi Day 2023. Despite the grey skies, there was a large.

The crowds were well-behaved and the atmosphere was relaxed. “We worked closely with local iwi, hapu and the community to deliver a safe day for the public. Despite the grey skies, there was a large turnout of attendees at this morning’s dawn service and the activities surrounding it.

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King Charles sends first Waitangi Day message to New Zealand as ... (The News International)

He further said, “My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and ...

It has allowed me humbly to reaffirm my commitment, and that of my children and grandchildren, to this bond between us, and to ensuring that it endures for future generations,” the King said. He further said, “My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and attended the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty in 1990. It established an enduring connection with my family that I am honoured to continue.”

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King Charles complete Waitangi Day message for New Zealand (Geo News)

He further said, “My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and ...

It has allowed me humbly to reaffirm my commitment, and that of my children and grandchildren, to this bond between us, and to ensuring that it endures for future generations,” the King said. He further said, “My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and attended the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty in 1990. It is a taonga that represents a deep connection, which has meant so much to me throughout my life, to New Zealand and the Maori people.

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Thousands attend 2023 Waitangi Day Festival at Historic Village in ... (New Zealand Herald)

Jack Cooper was 'very proud to be a New Zealander' yesterday as he hoisted New Zealand's flag on Waitangi Day. The TS Chatham Sea Cadet was at Tauranga's ...

Waitangi Day is always a special and important day for our entire community and the atmosphere is just fabulous and so positive. “It’s just fantastic to see so many people coming together on the village green and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. It made me feel very proud to be a New Zealander,” he said.

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Waitangi Day 2023: 21-gun salute rings out over the Bay of Islands (New Zealand Herald)

Royal NZ Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana could be seen anchored off Waitangi.

The Royal New Zealand Navy band, led by Chief of Navy David Proctor, marched across the Waitangi Treaty Grounds as the ceremonial Waitangi Day gun salute began. In a sea of white at the edge of the upper Waitangi Treaty Grounds, The Royal New Zealand Navy led a succinct 21-gun salute on Monday. The Royal New Zealand Navy returned to play an active role at the commemorations in the Bay of Islands this year after the 2022 Waitangi Day event was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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