Treaty tensions rise at Waitangi as Luxon travels to Akaroa

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 8:40pm

In this story Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour, NZ First

Protests have occurred at Waitangi as political leaders address the nation. While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travels to Akaroa, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been noted for offering a positive vision during the commemorations.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostWed 5 Feb 2025, 6:51pm

   Treaty tensions at forefront of Waitangi as Luxon heads to Akaroa (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 7:27pm

   Act’s David Seymour, NZ First’s Shane Jones and the battles of Waitangi (opens in new tab)

3. NewsroomWed 5 Feb 2025, 8:40pm

   Hipkins ‘ray of sunshine’ among discontent at Waitangi, says host (opens in new tab)