Waitangi Day
Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 11:50am
Reminder: school is CLOSED tomorrow (6 February 2026) for Waitangi Day
(public holiday)
Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) in 1840, an agreement between Māori rangatira (chiefs) and the British Crown.
Click HERE for a range of Waitangi Day events (Auckland-based) with cultural celebrations, public events, and opportunities to reflect on New Zealand’s history.