NGĀRUAWĀHIA, New Zealand — They came in the thousands in the freezing dawn, parking cars far away and winding down rural roads on foot, children riding on their shoulders. We are strong.” Tūheitia urged New Zealanders to embrace the concept of kotahitanga -– unity of purpose -– in a cause that he said had “room for everyone.” Mourners gather outside …
New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died Friday at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid tribute to Tuheitia, saying his “unwavering commitment to his people and his tireless efforts to uphold the values and traditions of the Kiingitanga have left an indelible …
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died Friday at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid tribute to Tuheitia, saying his “unwavering commitment to his people and his tireless efforts to uphold the values and traditions of the Kiingitanga have …
The gathering will discuss how Maori rights can be protected by upholding their interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi. About 3,000 Maori leaders and representatives will travel from all over New Zealand for a national meeting, or hui. The meeting has been called amid rising tensions between the Maori and New Zealand’s centre-right coalition government. What New Zealand government policies …
