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Was Waitangi Day ever renamed as New Zealand Day and if so when?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes it was I think in or around the Norm Kirk Labour Government or the Lange labour government 1971 and 1982 respectively. pretty sure it has been changed back to Waitangi Day and that is a good thing
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∙ 12y ago
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Where are the main Waitangi day celebrations held in New Zealand?
The main waitani=gi day celebrations is held in the treaty of waitangi
Who created Waitangi Day?
Richard Newton
What does waitangi day mean to the new zealand people?
Wai - waterTangi - tears
Why did waitangi day become are public holiday?
Because the day reflects on the day that the waitangi treaty was signed
How do you spell witanghi?
The proper noun referring to New Zealand is spelled Waitangi.On February 6, 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi made New Zealand a part of the British Empire and gave the indigenous Maoris status as British subjects. Waitangi Day is a public holiday held each year on February 6.
When is Waitangi Day in New Zealand in 2011?
Febuary 6th is waitangi day you just have to search for calender of new zealand holidays and it will tell you .
What day does Australia celebrate Waitangi Day?
Australia does not celebrate Waitangi Day. Waitangi Day is unique to New Zealand, where it falls on 6 February every year.
What are some festivals in New Zealand?
waitangi day
Where are the main Waitangi day celebrations held in New Zealand?
The main waitani=gi day celebrations is held in the treaty of waitangi
What day does the treaty of waitangi get celebrated?
Waitangi Day is a national day of New Zealand. It is a public holiday and is celebrated on 6th February. On this day the treaty of Waitangi was signed that is New Zealand's founding document.
Who created Waitangi Day?
Richard Newton
When is New Zealand independents day?
New Zealand's equivalent of Independence Day is celebrated as Waitangi Day, on Feb 6.
Why is waitangi day so significant?
According to the Wikipedia under the heading of Waitangi Day it is said Waitangi Day commemorates a significant day in the history of New Zealand. It is a public holiday held each year on 6 February to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, on that date in 1840.
What are some of New Zealand's holidays?
Waitangi Day, Queen's Birthday
What is the special day for new zealand people?
6th Feburary- Waitangi day. Anzac day
What date is New Zealand day?
6 February, it's called Waitangi Day
Why is waitangi only celebrated in New Zealand?
New Zealand was founded by the Treaty of Waitangi which was a treaty between Maori, as represented by many, but by no means all, Maori tribal leaders, and Pakeha (non-Maori) as represented by British government officials. The Treaty's official signing date was 6th of February, 1840 which is why 6th of february is known as Waitangi Day.
