A public forum called 'Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Past, Present and Future Implications'. A panel of 4 speakers will be invited to take up a different aspect of this discussion and then give an opportunity for audience debate.
Official celebrations at Waitangi to be held at various locations in the area.
A re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty in Kaitaia - on 28 April 1840, using costumes and props. Whole community is invited. The day includes waiata, karanga, mihimihi and colonial experiences .
A festival from 2 Feb to 5 Feb at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, encouraging learning about the estate and events about cultures of NZ through music, arts, crafts and sports.
Annual Waitangi Day celebrations, in partnership with the Manukau City Council. A multicultural programme of music, food and art; Treaty education prior to Waitangi Day for new migrants; onsite Treaty workshop discussion on the day and traditional and contemporary Maori arts workshops throughout the park.
A workshop on an Auckland marae and a Maori culture programme.
A two day event featuring kapa haka and waka events, a concert, awards for Maori youth and stalls.
A debate on the Treaty, celebration with cultural dances and music, and talks by educationalists.
A multicultural festival of music, dance and food by different ethnic groups including Tangata Whenua.
Visits to marae - sharing activities and signing memorandum of understanding. Waitangi Day educational programme, conference, publications. Environmental activities - native tree planting and caring.
A city wide Marae Open Day that will have a focus of key activities targeted at Te Tiriti o Waitangi education, celebration and awareness.
Guest speakers, culture groups and other community groups, entertainment, food on the marae.
A cultural and sports festival for kapo (blind) Maori and their whanau, promoting the principles of the Treaty through waiata, storytelling and sports. Also arts and crafts stalls by local iwi, information stalls and mini-workshops.
A three day cultural, educational and life-enhancing visit to Te Tiriti O Waitangi Marae, with an emphasis on helping the women who attend to re-establish iwi and cultural links after years of abuse and disadvantage.
An annual public commemoration of the initial signing of the Treaty on 6 February, with music and children's entertainment, stalls and craft demonstrations. Also information sharing regarding the Treaty.
Community wananga 5-7 February with hangi kai, waiata, weaving and horseback riding.
A waka regatta, waka parade, waka experience - a fun day for all nationalities to participate .
An information sharing day on the significance of the Treaty. The forum will educate participants in a positive, non-threatening way on the circumstances leading up to and the signing of the Treaty.
A community waka ama regatta. All members of the community will be invited and prizes will include certificates with copies of the Treaty attached.
A dawn ceremony on mauao with karakia, church service, open forum, waka, breakfast for kaumatua/kuia and dignitaries.
A one day event for the community aimed at commemorating Waitangi Day using multi sensory mediums such as music, kapa haka, hip hop, dance, top town events, fun activities and sport. A community focussed day appealing to all age groups.
A celebration of 'Te Ahi Ka' with a mix of cultures and ages coming together. A central theme will be a series of 'home fires', lit on the beach at midnight of the 6th, by runners. There will be food and speakers throughout the day.
A series of Treaty education workshops. It is intended that the event will take place in two stages - February 6 2005 and May 27/28 2004 (being the date when the rangatira of Whakatohea signed the Treaty at Opotiki in 1840).
Tangata Hoe Waka Hikoi - to gather together up to 10 waka and paddle to marae and public locations including Rotorua Lakes. Public will be invited to participate.
An exhibit and seminar exploring the themes of partnership and nationhood. Opening on Waitangi Day, for 3 weeks.
Waitangi Day at Waikirikiri Park, Kaiti, Gisborne with a Treaty quiz competition, kapa haka, singing, music groups, break-dancing, stalls. There will be a display on historical and current Treaty issues and presentations on community development projects.
A waka pageant, interactive arts, children's activities, recreation tournament, craft and food stalls and convert of diversity. In association with the Hastings District Council.
A re-enactment of the first contact between Captain Cook and tangata whenua and a re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty. The event will include some input from the Gisborne District Council.
A surfing competition, touch tournament, waka ama regatta, squash and tennis tournament and wananga with guest speaker. Included will be re-enactments of the Treaty signing.
A family fun day at Waimarama Beach with storytellers, puppet shows, dancing and quizzes all with Waitangi Day themes. A repeat of last year's successful community event.
An arts competition leading up to Waitangi Day, a Waitangi forum/debate and a dawn ceremony and festival day featuring music, crafts, food and sports events on Waitangi Day. The theme of the celebrations is 'The Treaty of Waitangi - how can the people of New Zealand/Aotearoa continue to move forward together?'. The main event will be held in collaboration with Ngati Te Whiti Hapu and the Taranaki Multi Ethnic Council.
A celebration acting out the signing of the Treaty. Also a discussion corner on the Treaty and a flag painting/raising activity.
A 'Paepae in the Park' where local interest groups will be invited to speak, marae style, celebrating the diversity and achievements of South Taranaki . Entertainment will take place in between speakers and there would be a hangi lunch. A repeat of 2004's successful event.
A festival providing a wide variety of cultures, art, hospitality and entertainment - traditional and contemporary music and dance, arts, craft and food.
Live entertainment, youth sports day, community displays - art, exhibitions, white elephant stalls and waka races.
A family fun day picnic for the whole community. A focus on fostering neighbourliness and bonding as a community.
A commemoration of the Treaty through a dawn ceremony, Waitangi workshops, Waitangi Idol competition and a kai festival.
To fund a major Festival of the Elements building on the experience of more than 10 years organising the event. The festival uses art forms to celebrate the cultural diversity of the city and New Zealand .
An open day at the marae, open to the whole region. This year's kaupapa is the build up to the signing of the Treaty. 2005 will be the marae's tenth open day and the annual event has become a focal point for the community on Waitangi Day attracting visitors and dignatries.
Dawn ceremony powhiri, ecumenical service, key note speakers, presentations from invited community groups, open discussion, performers. End with breakfast.
Cultural performances, taiaha, hiphop competition, waka ama display, art, children's activities and food.
A community day held on Te Whiti Park, Lower Hutt on the closest Sunday to Waitangi Day. It features displays, kapa haka, education and health exhibitions. All ethnic sections of the community take part.
A community celebration including formal powhiri, shared kai and speakers from Maori and Pakeha perspectives.
An annual open day at the Whakarongotai Marae where there will be an open forum for speakers and education about the Treaty as well as entertainment.
A Treaty workshop for Maori and non-Maori, with activities, displays, entertainment and kai.
A community event of music, activities, dance, children's games, food and community information. Music will include one known act plus local performers. Live broadcast from the stage and recorded items on Fresh FM all day.
An open day at Onetahua Marae with speakers from Mataa Waka and three local iwi, artwork, weaving and other activities.
A community celebration of the signing of the Treaty to take place on 17 June 2005 - the date the Treaty was signed in this area - focussing on the launch of a special regional exhibition, Kei Puta te Wairau, involving all Maori iwi, arts and heritage operations and the wider Marlborough public.
A community celebration at Who Cares House - hangi, potluck shared lunch, native tree planting and games afternoon.
An annual event run with local iwi which involves music, cultural experiences, free activities and food. The day opens with a commemoration of the spirit of Waitangi Day and is a celebration of togetherness and diversity.
Formal celebrations between Crown and Iwi involving waka and cultural groups and wider community.
A combined church service followed by an open day at Willowbank wildlife park. The picnic area will host community information kiosks featuring Treaty information, local history and environment stalls as well as entertainment for children.
Official Ngai Tahu Waitangi Day celebration, with the theme for 2005 being "Charter of New Zealand". Day will start and end traditionally with panel debate, and skits and activities throughout the day.
An event on the marae for the local community to enter into dialogue on the Treaty in the context of the Ngai Tahu claim and deed of settlement. Aimed at both Maori and Pakeha, in particular groups involved in the educational, environmental and health sectors.
A series of hui related to the Treaty throughout the week with guest speakers and a chance to share kai. .
A Waitangi Idol competition. A celebration of Waitangi Day via the staging of a competition based around singing and performance in Te Reo Maori and English to raise positive consciousness about Waitangi Day and highlight local talent.
A fun day for the family with a bbq lunch. Community organisations are encouraged to organise an event such as games, sports and activities. Last year this event was organised by the Council but this year it gives its support to the Community Focus Trust to arrange the event.
