What is waitangi day? For some people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is the occasion for reflecting on the Treaty. Since the 1970s the style and mood of the commemorations on Waitangi Day have been influenced by the increasingly heated debate surrounding the place of the Treaty in modern New Zealand.
Māori cultural performances, speeches from Māori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries, and a naval salute are all part of the annual activities at Waitangi. ... Carried out and blessed by members of the local iwi/ Māori tribe, this is a tradition that happens only once a year to celebrate Waitangi Day
No we shouldn't be celebrating waitangi day because of all the old stuff that has happened in the past and we never celebrate waitangi day because of the way they were treated.
Good day Michael this is good blog post on waitangi day I like how you have included some facts in this keep up the good work :)
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