While Waitangi Day is a festival for some, it serves as a time of reflection for many, especially Maori. Fierce debate over the importance of the Treaty in contemporary New Zealand has shaped the tone and form of the commemoration of Waitangi Day since the 1970s. The significance of the Treaty of Waitangi as the nation's founding document continues to inspire leaders, communities and individuals to celebrate the day in new ways.
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