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The celebration of Anzac Day as a day of unity still comes as a surprise to those of us who remember protests against the Vietnam War, which saw that public day as the most divisive in Australia and New Zealand. From the s the day was commemorated at Waitangi, after the land was presented to the nation by Lord Bledisloe in From about that time, Waitangi became the symbol of a new nationalism, which focused on New Zealand as a South Pacific nation.
Politicians celebrated what they claimed were the best race relations in the world, often making an explicit contrast with Australia. When New Zealand decided early in the federation deliberations of the late 19th century to be an observer rather than a participant, New Zealanders were saved from Australia Day. While the contrast between the symbolism of the two days suggests their decision was right, both Australians and New Zealanders will for the most part share a determination not to take their national days too seriously.
And this is not a bad thing. View the discussion thread. Waitangi Day and Australia Day: contrasting symbolism. Michael Belgrave. Unsurprisingly, governments treat the day with nervousness, if not outright dread. If you want to contribute to Waitangi Day on the 6th of February, have a healthy debate about politics! Allow yourself to face off in a discussion and spend time with those you love.
Relish our history and never forget its relevance to the present. Kahu Kutia Photo: Unknown. There was an uncomfortable inconsistency in the images I saw of my whanau on TV, compared with my whanau as I knew them.
Many of those who grow up privileged often also grow up unaware. I see every day how the atrocious actions of early colonisers still adversely affects people every day.
Every day I share in the hurt and anger of my people. Other people in my life did not see that. It is the day to commemorate the birth of our nation at Waitangi. A treaty got signed. And then Chief Hone Heke was really unhappy after the treaty got signed and he chopped the flagpole down. And then this started the Northern Wars.
Sandy Wakefield Photo: Unknown. Their entourages are smaller. The risk to them is minimal but not the communities they visit. This article is more than 9 months old.
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