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Waka turnout feature of Waitangi Day

Last updated: February 5, 2025 9:26 pm
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Today, on Waitangi Day, thousands of people, along with numerous waka, gathered to commemorate the historic event. The same place where Māori and Pākehā came together 185 years ago to sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi was filled with a sense of unity and celebration.

Chairman of Ngā waka o Te Tai Tokerau, Robert Gabel, mentioned that this year’s turnout of 24 waka at Waitangi matched the record set in 1990. The fleet showcased many new waka, including smaller ones and those crafted by the late Sir Hekenukumai Busby. Crews from various parts of the country, such as Tauranga, Tainui, and Te Arawa, participated in the event.

Notably, Ngāti Whātua introduced Te Kawau for the first time, a waka built just a year ago, which had also been paddled in Barcelona during the America’s Cup festivities.

The enthusiasm for waka was evident as over 1000 paddlers stayed at Tent City, a week-long waka training camp at Bledisloe Domain near Paihia, setting a new record. The increased participation was attributed to a growing sense of unity among Māori and a desire to support the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

One of the participants, Dutch paddler Koos Wabeke, expressed how his involvement with kaupapa waka and learning about the Māori culture had a profound impact on his life. The sense of community, tradition, and energy at the event made him feel welcomed and connected.

The dawn ceremony marked the beginning of the day, with Ngāpuhi rangatira Hone Sadler leading a delegation of politicians and officials through rituals and chants as the sun rose, illuminating the surroundings.

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The Waitangi Bridge became a focal point for the younger generation to showcase their diving skills with ‘manus,’ creating a spectacle for onlookers. Additionally, the market stalls around the Treaty grounds offered a variety of food from different cultures, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Overall, the Waitangi Day commemorations were a blend of tradition, celebration, and unity, bringing people together to honor the historic signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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