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Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people — new research

January 27, 2025

ANALYSIS: By David Lowe, Deakin University; Andrew Singleton, Deakin University, and Joanna Cruickshank, Deakin University After many years of heated debate over whether January 26 is an appropriate date to celebrate Australia Day — with some councils and other groups shifting away from it — the tide appears to be turning among some groups. Some ... <a title="Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people — new research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/27/support-for-changing-date-of-australia-day-softens-but-remains-strong-among-young-people-new-research/" aria-label="Read more about Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people — new research">Read more</a>

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Prime Minister Hipkins welcomes less politics, more commemoration on Waitangi Day

February 7, 2023

RNZ News New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has described today’s Waitangi Day dawn service as moving and says he welcomes the shift away from a focus on politics. Hundreds of people gathered before dawn to commemorate 183 years since Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed. Hipkins said the national day had a greater focus ... <a title="Prime Minister Hipkins welcomes less politics, more commemoration on Waitangi Day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/07/prime-minister-hipkins-welcomes-less-politics-more-commemoration-on-waitangi-day/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Hipkins welcomes less politics, more commemoration on Waitangi Day">Read more</a>