Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to face some heat at Ratana today. 

Chris Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters are both expected to attend the celebrations near Whanganui.  

Political commentator Brigitte Morten told Tim Dower that there will be no hiding from the debate for the Prime Minister, but it will be done respectfully.  

She says celebrations around Waitangi Day tend to feature more protests and stunts. 

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