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Waitangi Day (Māori: Te Rā o Waitangi), the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing—on 6 February 1840—of the Treaty of Waitangi.The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement towards British sovereignty by representatives of the Crown and indigenous Māori chiefs, and so is regarded by many as the founding document of the nation.
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys and the opening track from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. Written by Brian Wilson , Tony Asher , and Mike Love , it is distinguished for its sophisticated Wall of Sound -style arrangement and refined vocal performances, and is regarded among the band's finest songs.
"Loop de Loop" was originally written by Brian and Carl Wilson under the titles "Sail Plane Song" (written on the tape box) and "Glide Plane Song" (written on the tape leader). [1] The group recorded a version at their private studio on June 8, 1968 [ 1 ] during the early sessions for their album 20/20 . [ 2 ]
"Long Promised Road" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1971 album Surf's Up. It was written by Carl Wilson and Jack Rieley.Aside from a few guitar instrumentals written in the early days of the band and collective co-writing credits, the song is Wilson's first solo composition, and he plays all of the instruments himself.
The New Zealand Day Act 1973 made 6 February a public holiday in New Zealand. The day had been known for some time as Waitangi Day and commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi . In 1960 the first Waitangi Day Act was passed by the second Labour Government , enabling any area of the country to substitute a Waitangi Day holiday for its ...
In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government's approach to Maori, ahead of the country’s national day. The holiday ...
In 1973 the New Zealand Day Act made the day a public holiday and renamed it New Zealand Day, and also abolished the Waitangi Day Act 1960. Many Māori felt that the new name drew attention away from the Treaty of Waitangi, [2] and campaigned for the name to be changed back.
The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.”