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Ngaruawahia (nga-roo-ah-waa-hee-ah) - is a small town in the central North Island, about 1.5 hours south of Auckland. It is here where the current Maori Queen or King lives, on a Marae (like a village) known as Turangawaewae (which means homeplace). Currently we have a King named Tuheitia Paki. Our Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, passed away in 2006 after a 40 year reign.
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The town which has the official residence of the maori queen?
The town which has the official residence of the Maori King is Ngaruawahia
What is the maori name for westport nz?
The Maori name for Westport, NZ is Kawatiri.
Do you have to be Maori to be in the NZ Maori party?
No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.
Who came to nz?
maori
The first immigrants in nz?
Maori
How do you say queen in Maori?
'Kuini' is the Maori transliteration of the English word 'queen'.
Who is the maori chief?
I'm assuming this is New Zealand Maori? There is no one single Maori chief. Maori in NZ are formed into different tribes and each tribe (iwi) and sub-tribe (hapu) of that tribe have their own chiefs. For example, Tumu Te Heu Heu is the paramount chief of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe/iwi (from the Taupo district) but because of the status of their family right throughout NZ history, he's often regarded as one of the most influential maori chiefs in New Zealand. There is however a Maori King/Queen in NZ. It is currently a King, King Tuheitia. The concept of Maori having a King or Queen is part of the Kingitanga Movement which was started by Waikato tribes during the 1850s in an attempt to unite all Maori tribes (who have traditionally competed against each other even when British arrived to colonise NZ) and slow down land loss/confiscation by the Government.
What did the maori do to claim NZ?
Discovery and settlement.
What kind of people are the Maori's in NZ?
they are polynesians
When did Maori become a language in NZ?
The Maori language has been spoken in New Zealand since before the arrival of Europeans in the early 19th century. It was the dominant language of communication for Maori communities until colonization led to the introduction of English. Efforts to revitalize and promote the Maori language have been ongoing since the 20th century.
What is a good speech topic maori culture?
The good points of having a bi-cultral country (New Zealand.) Why we need to uphold the traditional roots of the Maori in NZ. Why Maori are a big part of NZ. The cultural concepts Maori have brought to NZ.
Who is the best in nz?
Stacey Webster for singing in maori.
