New Zealand — Name Day Description

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New Zealand
Date
February 6
Names
Waitangi
Description

February 6 is Waitangi Day, marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown. It is a national day of reflection on partnership and identity.

  • Waitangi – A Māori word meaning “weeping waters.” It represents history, unity, and the shared journey of the Māori and Pākehā peoples.