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Gallery: Thousands turn out to celebrate Waitangi Day

Thousands have flocked to Waitangi in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty.

Celebrations have attracted a very multicultural crowd with Māori, Pakeha and a range of other International visitors participating in events and enjoying the spirit of the day.

A serene dawn service this morning kicked off events which was followed up by an impressive journey of waka around the harbour, and a mass haka at Te Tii Bay.

Hundreds of stalls, rides and other special performances are also being enjoyed by all.

Te Waka Huia entertained the masses with a polished bracket at the Treaty Grounds followed by a stunning performance from Hatea.

The Navy completed its 21 gun salute with a huge crowd of onlookers and later this afternoon Ardijah will perform to help round up the events of the day.

The Hīkoi made up of a wide variety of people has also made it's way up to the Waitangi Treaty grounds.

Te Kāea will have in depth stories on all of today’s events , tonight at 5:30 and 7pm with subtittes.