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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1039/
- Published: 2024-08-30T18:30:01.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-30T18:30:00.000Z
- Description: The death of Kiingi Tūheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Māoridom and the entire nation.
- Author: Good Oil Staff

> Māoridom is mourning [the death of Kiingi Tūheitia](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/maori-king-tuheitia-dies-aged-69/ZM56KO62GVBLDMSXJYH66R2PRQ/?ref=goodoil.news), who died this morning aged 69, surrounded by his wife Makau Ariki and their children Whatumoana, Korotangi, and Ngawai Hono I Te Po.  
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> [The Māori monarch](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/koroneihana-maori-kings-speech-calls-for-peace-and-unity/NQVDD7D5SFA35PQOX3P3WDBS2Y/?ref=goodoil.news) had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.  
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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,” Rahui Papa, a Kingitanga spokesman, said.  
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> “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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> NZ Herald

[Read More](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-king-tuheitia-live-updates-tributes-flow-after-leaders-death-at-age-69/7HNNG2XDN5A2JJM74FZQL4WXQY/?ref=goodoil.news)