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Mamae Takerei on first in-person Koroneihana celebrations since 2019

Mamae Takerei

Photo: Mamae Takerei

Mapuna is at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia for the first in-person Koroneihana, or coronation, celebrations since 2019. After two years of being online because of Covid-19 the annual celebration of Kiingi Tūheiteia Potatau Te Wherowhero te tuawhitu's coronation is back. Mamae Takerei is a kuia at Turangawaewae who is immersed in the history and traditions of the Kīngitanga. 

Paki Rawiri and the famous tītī tent

Paki Rawiri

Photo: Paki Rawiri

The resumption of in-person Koroneihana celebrations also sees the return of some unique kai. With thousands of people from around the motu travelling to Turangawaewae Marae it's also seen the return of the tītī, mutton bird, burger. Paki Rawiri helps to operate the famous tītī tent. 

Prime Minister welcomed on to Turangawaewae Marae

RNZ's Maori news editor, Jamie Tahana, was at Turangawaewae Marae this morning as the Prime Minister, and the leaders from the political parties were welcomed on.