Christopher Luxon marks Waitangi Day at Ōnuku marae

Thursday 6 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 9 reports · updated Thu 6 Feb 2025, 7:11pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Ngāi Tahu, Dame Cindy Kiro, Chris Finlayson

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivered a Waitangi Day speech at Ōnuku marae in Akaroa instead of attending the Treaty Grounds. He honoured Ngāi Tahu's resilience and economic contribution while defending his decision not to let the Waitangi site dominate the national day of celebration.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Waitangi Day 2025: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law - Christopher Luxon (opens in new tab)

   • Live updates: PM Christopher Luxon says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebration, as he speaks from Akaroa (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Feb 2025, 7:11pm
2. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Feb 2025, 9:48am

   Major focus on Akaroa as Luxon among attendees (opens in new tab)

   • Luxon acknowledges Ngāi Tahu Treaty settlement (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9:48am
3. 1News via RNZThu 6 Feb 2025, 10:13am

   Hundreds expected at Ōnuku Marae as PM, Governor-General attend (opens in new tab)

   • New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day with haka, hīkoi and reflection (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Feb 2025, 4:12pm
4. The Press via The PostThu 6 Feb 2025, 11:30am

   Prime Minister delivers Waitangi Day speech at Ōnuku Marae (opens in new tab)

5. RNZThu 6 Feb 2025, 1:32pm

   Waitangi Day: Christopher Luxon honours Ngāi Tahu's resilience in Akaroa (opens in new tab)

6. StuffThu 6 Feb 2025, 3:10pm

   Protest meets Luxon in Akaroa, while Waitangi enjoys tranquillity (opens in new tab)