The coalition leaders advancing across the Waitangi Treaty Grounds during the welcome pōwhiri. Luxon addresses fiery crowdPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a "tremendous privilege" to be back at Waitangi. Speaking from the mahau, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said Tiriti justice was the only way the country could achieve social and climate justice"Honour Te Tiriti. Although niceties were being exchanged at Waitangi, the government continued to trample on Te Tiriti and Te Taio while corporations benefited, Davidson said. "Te tiriti is about equity and unity and care and dignity for everyone."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2026 13:34 UTC