WATCH LIVE: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's Waitangi Day dawn service in Tauranga is being live streamed
The live stream, beginning at 6.30am on Sunday February 6 features karakia, hymns, guest speakers, waiata and kapa haka.
The ceremony will conclude with a closing karakia at approximately 7.50am.
Speakers will include local kaumatua - elders, clergy from community church groups, civic leaders and rangatahi - youth leaders.
Kapa haka and musical performances will also feature during the celebration.
"Waitangi Day is New Zealand's national day and is our opportunity to gather to commemorate the first signing of our country's founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi, on February 6 1840," says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.
"While we can't commemorate in person this year, we hope you'll still join us online to keep the day alive."
1 comment
Celebration?
Posted on 06-02-2022 20:22 | By CliftonGuy
With due respect to all concerned, this year for me brings a sigh of relief. No aggro between parties, no chopping down of flagpoles. Waitangi Day seems to attract conflict and unpleasantness. Thankfully, it is only one day a year.
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