Te Pūtake o te Riri, He Rā Maumahara
New Zealand's national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars, set for 28 October each year.
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OrganiserTe Puni Kōkiri
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2018
About the day
The day was chosen by iwi in 2016 because 28 October is the anniversary of He Whakaputanga, the 1835 Declaration of Independence. It was first observed in 2018. A different iwi hosts the national observance each year, with Crown funding through Te Puni Kōkiri, and hosts may hold it on another date of local significance.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 28 October 2026 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Thursday 28 October 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 28 October 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Te Puni Ku014dkiri: Ru0101 Maumahara, the journey to a national commemoration
- NZHistory: New Zealand Wars commemorated at Waitara
- Manatu016b Taonga: commemorations
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