Thousands gathered at Tuurangawaewae Marae to bid farewell to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away at age 69.
Following a week-long ceremony, his youngest child, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, was announced as his successor.
New Māori monarch announced after week-long farewell to Kiingi Tuheitia
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Riiight!! A week long farewell paid for by….
I knew I’d get upset if I watched the BBC report but I just got a little curious.