When Ngāi Tahu signed the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, there was hope for partnership and protection. However, a century of ...

Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw protest, distraction and delay. And it underlined his absence ...

In Akaroa, Mr Luxon acknowledged that division and championed the local Maori tribe, Ngai Tahu, in speech at the Maori meeting house where chiefs signed on to the treaty 185 years ago.

Luxon said in his speech that Onuku Marae in Akaroa is where Ngai Tahu chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi 185 years ago, laying the foundation for what was hoped would be a lasting partnership.

Luxon said in his speech that Onuku Marae in Akaroa is where Ngai Tahu chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi 185 years ago, laying the foundation for what was hoped would be a lasting partnership. Ngai ...