Tag Archives: New Zealand

Waitangi Day 6 February 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026 by journojohnson

Waitangi Day is celebrated in New Zealand every 6 February. This year this falls on a Friday. It has been acknowledged and celebrated in New Zealand since 1934 but wasn’t made a public holiday until 1974. The treaty was first … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day – 6 February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by journojohnson

Te Kawau signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Manukau Harbour in March 1840. One reason was that he wanted British protection against future Ngāpuhi raids. He subsequently provided 3,000 acres (1200 hectares), for £50 and a quantity of goods, for … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day 6 February

Posted on February 5, 2024 by journojohnson

The Treaty of Waitangi  (Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Maori), was first signed on 6 February 1840 on the grounds of the house of James Busby – a Scottish farmer and politician who was involved in the initial drafting of the treaty. … Continue reading →

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The Struggle to take part

Posted on April 9, 2012 by journojohnson

What a weekend this Easter time! Down to Putney to share the boat race with all my many New Zealand relatives and cheer on the only Kiwi in the race. The Friday night (Good Friday) saw us out for a … Continue reading →

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