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Waitangi Day in Spain for New Zealand’s National Day

Waitangi Day in Spain for many Kiwis, will be another occasion to catch up. Make sure you connect with Kiwis in your region and below is a list of meetups planned for Waitangi 2025.

Waitangi Event in Madrid

Waitangi Event in Barcelona

Waitangi Event in Malaga

Waitangi Event in La Linea / Gibraltar

Waitangi Event in Basque Country

Check out this great photo of our first Waitangi Day Madrid meetup in 2019!

waitangi day in spain 2019

Check out these great photos of a Waitangi Day in NZ!

A reminder about what Waitangi Day represents for Kiwis in Spain.

Waitangi Day, observed on 6 February, is New Zealand’s national day. It commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) in 1840 between the British Crown and various Māori chiefs. The treaty is considered the founding document of New Zealand, establishing British sovereignty while promising Māori rights to their lands, resources, and cultural identity.

Significance and Observance

  • Official public holiday: It is a public holiday across New Zealand.
  • Ceremonies and events: The main official celebrations take place at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands, where the treaty was first signed. These include wānanga (discussions), cultural performances, and political speeches.
  • Protests and activism: Some Māori and supporters use the day to highlight issues related to land rights, treaty breaches, and indigenous sovereignty.
  • Community celebrations: Many regions host events such as haka performances, concerts, and festivals to celebrate Māori culture and New Zealand’s diverse identity.

Waitangi Day is both a day of reflection and celebration, marking the complex history and ongoing discussions around the Treaty’s meaning and impact in modern New Zealand.

Refer to: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/540929/waitangi-day-2025

Refer to: https://www.waitangi.org.nz/whats-on/waitangi-day

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