The Passing and Tangihanga of Kīngi Tūheitia, and the crowning of Kuīni Ngā Wai hono i te pō as Monarchy w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa-Kingi: 9 September, 2024

On the 13th of August, Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who had reigned as Māori King since 2006, passed away, being laid to rest on the summit of Taupiri Maunga.

Various political party members from across the political spectrum attended the tangihanga of Kīngi Tūheitia, alongside thousands of others attendees at Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawahia.

For their weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa-Kingi about Kīngi Tūheitia’s passing, and the legacy he has left.

They also touched on Kaipara Mayor, Craig Jepson, denying a request for a minute’s silence at a meeting for Kīngi Tūheitia’s passing.

Finally, they spoke to her about the crowning of Kuīni Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new Māori monarch; the youngest daughter of Kīngi Tūheitia, at the tangi.