SocietyNew ZealandMaori mourn death of king, celebrate crowning of queen02:03This browser does not support the video element.SocietyNew ZealandJessica Saltz09/05/2024September 5, 2024Thousands of Maori have gathered in New Zealand for the funeral of their king, Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, and the crowning of his 27-year-old daughter, Nga Wai Hono i te Po, as the new queen. She will be the eighth Maori monarch since 1858.Copy linkAdvertisement