New Zealanders around the world are embracing Waitangi Day, posting on social media to show how they're celebrating the extremely significant day in their country's history.
Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. It's a public holiday that's held annually on February 6.
"The Treaty is the agreement signed by representatives of the Queen of England and leaders of most MΔori Tribes when Britain first claimed New Zealand as a colony in 1840," the New Zealand Government's website explains.
"The principles of the Treaty are referred to in several Acts of Parliament. It is an important part of how New Zealanders work and the New Zealand education system."
Kiwis are posting stunning images on Instagram in celebration of their country, showing exactly how they are spending this public holiday.
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