Waitangi Day 2025: All the speeches and events from the Treaty Grounds on 5 February

4:45 pm on 5 February 2025
David Seymour faces a tense reception at the Parliamentary powhiri on Wednesday.

David Seymour faces a tense reception at the Parliamentary powhiri on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Politicians are being welcomed at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Wednesday.

The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not be there but coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be.

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