Judith Collins on causing a stir at Waitangi: She came, she saw, she did not speak 6 Feb, 2021 04:44 AM 5 minutes to read National Party leader Judith Collins sits with PM Jacinda Ardern and Titewhai Harawira (left) at Waitangi. Photo / Michael Cunningham National Party leader Judith Collins sits with PM Jacinda Ardern and Titewhai Harawira (left) at Waitangi. Photo / Michael Cunningham NZ Herald On Waitangi Day, National Party leader Judith Collins finally got her wish of speaking from the mahau – the veranda of Te Whare Runanga at Waitangi – albeit only to thank the Lord. Collins was among many who offered prayers and blessings at the Dawn Service on Waitangi Day.