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Maori mourn death of king, celebrate crowning of queen

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Jessica Saltz
September 5, 2024

Thousands 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.

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