Speech: Honouring our past, embracing our future – Waitangi Day 2025
Kia orana e te iti tangata o te Kuki Airani, tēnā koutou katoa, Greetings to you all. As we gather to commemorate Waitangi Day, we reflect on the profound connections between our nation and Aotearoa New Zealand. This year holds special significance as we celebrate 185 years of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, alongside 60 years…