The first proposal that Waitangi Day be made a public holiday was mooted in 1957 by the New Zealand Labour Party. After their election, though, rather than create an entirely new public holiday, Labour passed the 1960 Waitangi Day Act. This allowed individual localities to redesignate an existing public holiday as Waitangi Day. For instance, in 1963 Auckland Anniversary Day became Waitangi Day for Northland.
In 1971 Matiu Rata, Labour shadow minister for Maori Affairs, introduced a private members’ bill to make Waitangi Day a national public holiday in its own right. This bill failed, but after a successful 1972 election, Labour announced that from 1974 the 6th of February would be a national holiday called New Zealand Day.
New Zealand's national holiday (Feb 6) was known, and is still known, as Waitangi Day. It was changed to New Zealand day in 1973 but changed back to Waitangi Day in 1976.
Febuary 6th is waitangi day you just have to search for calender of new zealand holidays and it will tell you .
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.
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.
A New Zealand 1977 One Dollar coin (Waitangi Day), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $6 NZD. There were 70,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
WHY? because the treaty of waitangi is why Maori and pakeha live happily together in New Zealand (Aotearoa) its why Maori and pakeha arent still fighting and its why Maori are respected by pakeha and everyone else living there! thats WHY its still important today. :) kiwi, 14
Febuary 6th is waitangi day you just have to search for calender of new zealand holidays and it will tell you .
Australia does not celebrate Waitangi Day. Waitangi Day is unique to New Zealand, where it falls on 6 February every year.
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.
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.
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Because the treaty was signed in waitangi also known as Russell
The main waitani=gi day celebrations is held in the treaty of waitangi
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.
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New Zealand's equivalent of Independence Day is celebrated as Waitangi Day, on Feb 6.
Waitangi Day, Queen's Birthday
6th Feburary- Waitangi day. Anzac day