Protesters interrupt Prime Minister Luxon during Waitangi Day commemorations

Thursday 6 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Feb 2025, 5:14am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Ngāi Tahu

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was interrupted by protesters during a speech at Ōnuku Marae to mark the 185th anniversary of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. One individual was taken away by police during the event held at Akaroa Harbour.

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1. The PressThu 6 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Luxon to join hundreds at Ōnuku Marae as Te Tiriti o Waitangi commemorations begin (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Feb 2025, 5:13am

   The quiet but powerful protest staged by the wāhine at Waitangi (opens in new tab)

   • The events around the country for Waitangi Day (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Feb 2025, 5:14am