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Pou whenua unveiling marks milestone for Rangatira Marae rebuild

NZ Herald1NewsWednesday 25 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A Tairāwhiti hapū unveiled a pou whenua over the Matariki weekend to symbolise the relocation and rebuilding of Rangatira Marae. The marae was destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, which saw floodwaters reach three metres up the wharenui wall.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 25 Jun 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours
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