Reflections on ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ hui

by Dr Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
New Zealand traditional flax weaving handcraft

Koi Tū strategic advisor Māori, Dr Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, shares some of his reflections from the recent ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ hui called by Kingi Tūheitia at Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia, on Saturday 20 January 2024.

He describes it as a historic event which shows how the Kīngitanga continues to be an extraordinary institution.

He also discusses how the hui emphasised the ongoing importance of Te Tiriti-o-Waitangi and how the event showcased the strength and preparedness of the Māori world, particularly the rising generation, to advocate for Te Tiriti.

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