Māori Queen delivers first public address at Koroneihana

Friday 5 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7:31pm

In this story NZME, Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has given her first national address at Tūrangawaewae Marae. This speech breaks a year-long period of public silence observed following the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia.

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1. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 7:00am

   Māori Queen to make first royal address at Koroneihana (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 11:54am

   Kīngitanga ‘immensely proud’ of Māori Queen as she prepares for first public speech (opens in new tab)

   • ‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen Nga wai hono i te po lauded for first public address since taking over monarchy (opens in new tab) Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7:31pm
3. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 12:42pm

   'Stand strong, believe in yourself': support for Māori Queen ahead of first address (opens in new tab)

   • Watch: Māori Queen gives first national address (opens in new tab) Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2:01pm