Ruminator story list for waitangi on Wednesday 07/02/2007<title> </head> </body> <h2>New Zealand national news stories for for waitangi on Wednesday 07/02/2007</h2> <script type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> <div id="fd2waitangi" class="stories"> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357448">Government Not Taking Over Waitangi Trust: PM</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 08:23:11 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>The Prime Minister Helen Clark has played down suggestions the Government might be considering taking over the Waitangi National Trust.</p> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357441">Low Key Protest At Waitangi</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 07:58:22 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>Hundreds of protestors have made their annual march on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi in a day disrupted by wet, windy weather.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20512">Wild weather for Waitangi Day 2007</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 06:38:26 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>This Waitangi day has been marred less by protests as it has been by the weather.</p> <p><a href="http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-6909203,00.html">Hand-Held Maori Flags Fly On One Tree Hill</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 06:10:30 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Maori flags flew from the top of Auckland's tallest volcano to mark Waitangi Day Tuesday morning after activists complied with requests for them not to damage the ground.</p> <p><a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200702061809/waitangi_invite_chance_of_a_lifetime_-_mother">Waitangi invite chance of a lifetime - mother</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:56:05 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The mother of an Auckland schoolgirl attending Waitangi celebrations as a guest of the National Party denies her daughter is being used for political purposes, saying it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.</p> <p><a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200702061809/waitangi_trust_concerned_by_talk_of_govt_takeover">Waitangi Trust concerned by talk of govt takeover</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:56:04 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The chairman of the Waitangi National Trust says he is concerned about talk of the government taking over the work and assets of the trust. The Trust administers the Waitangi ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200702061809/maori_flags_flown_on_auckland_hilltops">Maori flags flown on Auckland hilltops</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:55:59 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The Maori Party says it is flying sovereignty flags from seven Auckland hilltops today, to mark Waitangi Day. The move follows a failed attempt to hoist the Tino Rangatiratanga flag ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200702061809/low_key_protest_at_wet_waitangi_celebrations">Low key protest at wet Waitangi celebrations</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:55:58 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Hundreds of protestors marched onto the Treaty grounds at Waitangi on Tuesday but their protest was low-key.</p> <p><a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200702061809/waitangi_day_celebrations_around_the_country_and_the_world">Waitangi Day celebrations around the country and the world</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:55:58 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Waitangi Day celebrations around the country and around the world.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422665&ref=rss">Governor-General speech on Waitangi Day</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 05:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Ladies and Gentlemen, I greet you in the languages of the realm of New Zealand; English, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Niuean and Tokelauan Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni.It is a great privilege to speak on my...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20481">MP Harawira calls for Treaty Commissioner</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 04:37:16 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has defied calls for him to steer clear of this year's Waitangi events, ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357426">Maori Better Off, Says Clark</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 03:56:20 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>The Prime Minister says a big improvement in the lives of Maori is why Waitangi Day celebrations are now so peaceful.</p> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357423">Thunderstorms Predicted For Northland</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 03:43:35 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>Events at Waitangi have been disrupted by bad weather this morning.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422663&ref=rss">Government reviews take over of Waitangi trust board</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 03:43:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>WAITANGI - Prime Minister Helen Clark has rejected a suggestion the Government wants to take over the running of the Waitangi National Trust Board.The board controls 506 hectares of land at Waitangi, including the Treaty House...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20473">Clark: Treaty of Waitangi still important</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 03:23:01 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The Prime Minister says the Treaty of Waitangi still has an important role to play, as commemoration ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20397">Governor General: NZers look to one flag for unity</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 03:11:44 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Governor General Anand Satyanand who is at Waitangi has brushed aside controversy over an incident w ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20452">Protestors destroy peace and calm at Waitangi</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 02:23:07 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The peace that has been enjoyed at this year's Waitangi Day commemorations has been broken by a grou ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357413">Peaceful Services At Waitangi</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 02:01:39 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>Politicians, military and religious leaders have attended church services at Waitangi this morning, but other activities may be disrupted by bad weather.</p> <p><a href="http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=357383">Overseas Defence Personnel Celebrate Waitangi</a><br/>Tue Feb 6 00:05:03 2007<br/><b>{}</b><br/>Defence Force personnel overseas will be participating in today's Waitangi Day celebrations.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20431">Waitangi Day passes peacefully</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 23:48:20 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Waitangi Day has passed with relative calm so far this year and the Maori Party says that is because ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20404">Clark positive about Waitangi Day</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 22:21:46 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>We may not be perfect, but we are better than most places is the message from Prime Minister Helen C ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20396">Prime Minister not at Waitangi dawn service</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 20:53:07 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The Prime Minister is hosting a private breakfast at Waitangi after failing to show at the upper Mar ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422634&ref=rss">Photos: Waitangi wet but peaceful</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 20:45:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>While rain has been pouring down heavily at Waitangi the 167th Treaty commemorations have been so far peaceful.There was no need for the fairly large number of Police staff and Maori wardens to intervene at any point as several...</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422629&ref=rss">Weather fails to dampen spirits at Waitangi</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 20:15:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Approximately 200 people have braved strong winds and wet conditions to attend the dawn service at Waitangi in the Far North.There was heavy rain overnight, but it held off for the service itself. A number of politicians are attending...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20390">National Front plan Waitangi demonstrations</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 19:53:55 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The National Front is marking Waitangi Day today, with rallies planned for Christchurch and Auckland ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20388">Waitangi Day underway despite conditions</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 19:42:50 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Waitangi Day is officially underway at the place it all began nearly 170 years ago.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NationalNews/tabid/184/Default.aspx?ArticleID=20384">Bad weather in Waitangi, which is getting an upgrade</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 19:21:28 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Bad weather at Waitangi has cancelled some early morning commemorations in the Far North.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422655&ref=rss">Maori protesters wave flags on One Tree Hill</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 18:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>About 70 people gathered atop Auckland's One Tree Hill this morning waving tino rangatiratanga Maori sovereignty flags as part of a small Waitangi Day protest.It follows days of wrangling between Maori and the Auckland City Council...</p> <p><a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422619&ref=rss">A day out with friends in high places</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 18:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Aroha Ireland thinks John Key is "cool" ... but she thinks McGehan Close, where she lives, is "cool" too and doesn't know what National thinks is so wrong with it.The 12-year-old Wesley Intermediate student was invited to Waitangi...</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/980089">Wild weather doesn't dampen spirits</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>It was a wild day at Waitangi on Tuesday, but not because of the bad blood that has often marred commemorations of our national day</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979786">Waitangi celebrated round the world</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Native American tribes have welcomed a group of New Zealanders onto Santa Monica Beach for a special Waitangi Day project. While the NZDF in Afghanistan prepare for a Waitangi hangi</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979780">Your Waitangi Day</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>What does Waitangi Day mean to you?</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979710">Clark praises peaceful atmosphere</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Prime Minister Helen Clark claims a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere at Waitangi is thanks to the momentum of Maori economic and social development</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979677">Four admitted to Order of New Zealand</a><br/>Mon Feb 5 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>An All Black, a writer, a bishop and a judge have received special honours this Waitangi Day</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979252">Waka launched, MPs hit Waitangi</a><br/>Sun Feb 4 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The build up to Waitangi Day commemorations began in earnest on Monday, with the blessing of a new waka</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/979251">Family atmosphere at Waitangi</a><br/>Sun Feb 4 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>The mood at Waitangi Day commemorations this year is a far cry from the past, with families and tourists taking over from the protesters and police</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/978786">Tino rangatiratanga flag vowed to fly</a><br/>Sun Feb 4 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>A Ngapuhi Elder is adamant the Maori sovereignty flag will be flown on One Tree Hill on Waitangi Day regardless of what city officials say</p> <p><a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/978272">More controversy over Waitangi</a><br/>Sat Feb 3 12:00:00 2007<br/><b>None</b><br/>Waitangi Day has always been surrounded in controversy and this year the government looks set to stir up even more by suggesting it takes over responsibility for the Treaty grounds</p> </div> </body> </html>