Politicians face potential heated discussions at Waitangi Day celebrations

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7:05am

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Rahui Papa

Māori leaders have warned politicians to expect intense discussions during a pōwhiri at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. While organisers hope protests will not disrupt official events, the celebrations include the welcome of the new Māori monarch, Kuini Ngā wai hono i te po.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Waitangi 2025: Waitangi Day must be community and not politically driven - Shane Jones (opens in new tab)

   • Waitangi 2025: Organisers hopeful protests won’t disrupt Government pōwhiri (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Feb 2025, 5:00am
2. StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   A legacy of protest at Waitangi (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via The PostWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Seymour and iwi set to face off at Waitangi (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   David Seymour and iwi set to face off at Waitangi (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 5 Feb 2025, 5:35am

   The day the Māori Queen came to Waitangi (opens in new tab)

   • 'Connecting with their tūpuna' keep the kaihoe waka going, as Waitangi celebrations ramp up (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7:05am