Waitangi Day Act 1976

The Waitangi Day Act 1976 is a New Zealand law that declares February 6th as a public holiday to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, a founding document of New Zealand. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of the treaty's significance and its impact on the country's history and culture. The law also provides for the observance of Waitangi Day as a day of national celebration and reflection.