Waitangi Day is the anniversary of the first signing to the Treaty of Waitangi.
For some it’s an opportunity to celebrate the-then radical concept of conferring British citizenship, and the rights which came with that, on indigenous people.
For some it’s an opportunity for politicking and protest.
For some it’s a day off and the reason for that isn’t nearly as important as the opportunity for recreation or relaxation.
For some it’s just another day at work albeit, if you’re an employee, with better pay.
It’s New Zealand’s day but it’s not New Zealand Day – at least not yet.
Whether it becomes New Zealand Day in time, though not necessarily in name, is up to us.
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