Māoridom is mourning the death of Kiingi Tūheitia, who died this morning aged 69, surrounded by his wife Makau Ariki and their children Whatumoana, Korotangi, and Ngawai Hono I Te Po.
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.
“The death of Kiingi Tūheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Māoridom and the entire nation,” Rahui Papa, a Kingitanga spokesman, said.
“He kura kua ngaro ki tua o Rangi-whakamoe-ariki. Moe mai raa – A chief who has passed to the great beyond. Rest in love.”
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The death of Kiingi Tūheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Māoridom and the entire nation.
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