Waitangi Day 2026
Āhea | When 12pm noon - 6pm, Friday 6 February 2026
Ki hea | Where Waitangi Park, Wellington Waterfront | view on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Free
Nau mai, haere mai! Te Rā o Waitangi is a free, whānau-friendly event, to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and Aotearoa New Zealand’s national day. It's about coming together to celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand and acknowledging our treaty obligations and partnerships.
Te Rā o Waitangi 2025 acknowledged tūrangawaewae and whakapapa for all - where is the place you lay down your roots? Where is your family from? In 2025, Wellington City Council used our national day to celebrate the things that we all share, and the things about us that are different.
An artwork that was commissioned and painted live by Keri-Mei Zagrobelna (Te Āti Awa/Whānau-ā-Apanui) and Tina Rae Carter (Scottish, Celtic, Nordic, Anglo-Saxon, NZ European) at Te Ra o Waitangi 2024 decorated the stage and emphasised the theme of our 2025 event.
In 2025, a series of grassroots-style panel kōrero were also held across Pōneke. Local personalities Jamie McCaskill, Tanea Heke, Sameena Zehra and Dave Armstrong spoke honestly about what Te Tiriti means to them as New Zealanders from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. Discourse and kai were shared at four different discussions, fostering connections and exploring personal perspectives on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The 2025 Te Rā o Waitangi event (presented by Wellington City Council) was made possible by many, and we acknowledge our Tākai Here partners: Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira, Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o te Ika and Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui.
We look forward to seeing you at Te Rā o Waitangi 2026. Keep an eye on this page for programme updates.
Food truck and stall applications
Food truck and stall applications for our 2026 event will open on Monday 15 September 2025 and close on Friday 31 October 2025.