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Thousands attend Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival at Ōtiria Marae

RNZNZ HeraldSunday 30 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Ngāti Hine, Pita Tipene

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Thousands of people gathered at Ōtiria Marae near Moerewa for the biennial Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival. The three-day event featured kapa haka and food to celebrate Ngāti Hine culture. Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene noted high attendance from various iwi and hapū.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 30 Mar 2025, 12:58pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 24 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    In pictures: Thousands celebrate kapa haka, kai, connection at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Explosion of culture and aroha at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival (opens in new tab)