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Waitangi Day Emoji Guide

Annual Festival • 02-06
50d

New Zealand's national day commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

National Symbols

New Zealand national emblems

Flag: New Zealand

New Zealand's national flag with Union Jack and Southern Cross

Building

Represents the Treaty House at Waitangi where the treaty was signed

Scroll

The Treaty of Waitangi document signed in 1840

Memo

Signing of the treaty between Māori chiefs and the British Crown

Māori Culture

Indigenous Māori cultural elements

Baby

Represents whakapapa (genealogy) important in Māori culture

Water Wave

The sea surrounding New Zealand, important to Māori identity

Deciduous Tree

Kauri trees, sacred in Māori culture

Flexed Biceps

Strength and resilience of Māori culture and traditions

Celebration Elements

Festive aspects of Waitangi Day

Party Popper

National day celebrations across New Zealand

Musical Note

Traditional songs and performances during celebrations

Clinking Glasses

Celebratory gatherings on this national holiday

Performing Arts

Cultural performances including haka and other traditional dances

New Zealand Nature

Natural elements of New Zealand

Dove

Peace and harmony between cultures, also birds native to NZ

Camping

Outdoor celebrations and activities during summer Waitangi Day

Beach with Umbrella

Beach celebrations common during February (summer in NZ)

Spouting Whale

Marine life important in Māori culture and NZ waters

Unity & Reconciliation

Symbols of partnership and future

Handshake

Partnership between Māori and Pākehā (Europeans)

Snow-Capped Mountain

New Zealand's landscape including symbolic mountains like Mt. Aoraki

Orange Heart

Respect and appreciation for diverse cultures in New Zealand

White Flag

Peaceful dialogue and ongoing reconciliation efforts