In pictures: Stunning photos capture lead up to historic Waitangi Day
Monday, 5 February 2024
Māori activist Tame Iti passes over the Waitangi Bridge leading a protest on his way to the Treaty Grounds on Monday morning.
Politicians and advocates are arriving at the Treaty Grounds for a historic Waitangi Day which is taking place as the new Government proposes significant changes to Māori policy.
Performers prepare to welcome visitors at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Sunday.Protesters line the Waitangi Treaty Grounds ahead of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's arrival.A spirited crowd is expected in Waitangi over the long weekend for Waitangi weekend commemorations.Waitangi Treaty Grounds early Sunday, as visitors were being welcomed onto the site.Labour leader MP Kelvin Davis arrives at Waitangi.030224 Stuff image by David White.The Maori Party is challenged as they’ve arrive at the Waitangi Treaty GroundsLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins is welcomed on to Te Whare Rūnanga marae on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland in the lead up to Waitangi Day.Early morning rays over WaitangiA large crowd gathers at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds as Te Pāti Māori is welcomed.Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is welcomed onto the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.Tame Iti’s protest over the Waitangi Bridge on the way to the Treaty Grounds.Te Pāti Māori is challenged as they arrive at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Stuff’s photographers are on the scene capturing the moment in history. Here are some of their best shots.
