Waitangi ki Taumanuka 2026

Waitangi ki Taumanuka – Celebrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi Together

Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, in partnership with Kāpiti Coast District Council, warmly invite the community to commemorate Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Taumanuka on Friday 6 February 2026.

The free whānau-friendly event, Waitangi ki Taumanuka 2026, runs from 10am to 3pm, with a pōwhiri at 9am that all are welcome to attend.

Taumanuka, the former Children’s Health Camp, is a site of deep historical significance as one of the locations where Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed.

Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki Tumu Whakarae Kim Tahiwi says the day is about whānau and whanaungatanga – a day for us to take time to reflect on the past, reconnect with each other, and celebrate the enduring legacy that is Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

“Waitangi Day marks a significant time in our history of Aotearoa when our tupuna came together and made a commitment to one another through Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a commitment grounded in Kotahitanga,” she said. 

“This day should remind us of that shared responsibility to honour our past, celebrate our present, and continue building a future together.”

The event will feature live local performances, kai trucks and stalls, activities for tamariki, kaumātua and everyone in between.

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow said the Council is pleased to support Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki in hosting this important day.

“Waitangi Day is a chance for us to reflect on the significance of Te Tiriti and what it means for us today. It’s also about celebrating the partnerships that make our district strong and welcoming,” she said.

This event is a parakore (zero waste) zone – please bring reusable drink bottles. As EFTPOS will be limited, it is recommended people bring cash.