Thousands have gathered at the Treaty Grounds to take part in the dawn service on Waitangi Day

Here are some of the best moments caught on camera.

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The Dawn Service at sunrise. Photo: NZ / Angus Dreaver

Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo: RNZ

A boy on a horse south of Kawakawa. Photo: RNZ

Dawn at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo: RNZ

Hone Sadler at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo: RNZ

Sun rising over Treaty Grounds. Photo: RNZ

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the Treaty Grounds, Waitangi Day 2024. Photo: RNZ

Treaty Grounds at sunrise on Waitangi Day 2024. Photo: RNZ

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