Waitangi Day in Ipswich

Waitangi Day in Ipswich

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Posted 2025-01-02 by Gillian Chingfollow

Sat 15 Feb 2025


No need to cross the ditch to celebrate New Zealand's Waitangi Day. Join in the Queensland celebrations of this Kiwi tradition in Ipswich on 15 February 2025 for a taste of culture, food and tradition .



What is Waitangi Day?
As the National Day of New Zealand, Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) in 1840 between British representatives and Maori chiefs. The Treaty is considered to be the country’s founding document.

In 1973, Waitangi Day officially became a national holiday to mark the signing of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi. However, the Government renamed the day New Zealand Day to foster a sense of nationhood. New Zealanders use the day to reflect on the country’s history and cultural heritage.

Come and join the New Zealand-centered activities at Waitangi Day in Ipswich, just outside of Brisbane, at the Nicholas Street Precinct from 9am to 2 pm. The Nicholas Street Precinct is a major destination in itself, offering lifestyle, leisure, entertainment, and cultural activities.

The free event, family-friendly will feature kiwi based food and activities such as:
  • Kiwiana Merchandise
  • Handmade Stalls,
  • Live Music
  • Kapa Haka
  • Cultural dancing
  • Maori Band
  • Zero depth water zone
  • Face painting
  • Food Trucks

  • In 2024, some 10,500 people attended the event. How many will say Kia Ora in 2025?

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