Māori Queen's first Koroneihana celebrations begin at Turangawaewae Marae

Monday 1 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 6:01am

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Te Arikinui Kuini Ngawai hono i te po will mark her first Koroneihana anniversary this week at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia. The week-long event follows the passing of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia, and will include kapa haka and a formal address.

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1. Stuff via RNZMon 1 Sep 2025, 3:04pm

   'Us celebrating us' - First Koroneihana celebrations for Māori queen after a year of of mourning for Kiingi Tuheitia (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 3:42pm

   Koroneihana: Māori Queen Nga wai hono i te po to reaffirm her father’s vision on first anniversary (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 2 Sep 2025, 6:01am

   Koroneihana: What to expect at Māori Queen’s first coronation anniversary (opens in new tab)