Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 16, 2021 5:59:21 GMT 12
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY CELEBRATES 21ST BIRTHDAY OF TE TAUA MOANA MARAE IN AUCKLAND
On Wednesday morning, iwi representatives from around the country, mana whenua, historical supporters and the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, were given a pōwhiri by Māori warriors as they entered the marae at the Devonport Naval Base, overlooking the idyllic Ngau Te Ringaringa Bay.
The Te Taua Marae was opened by Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the late Māori Queen, on 15 April, 2000.
The celebration to acknowledge the marae's 21 years’ of service to the Navy fleet will take place over four days……
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300277209/royal-new-zealand-navy-celebrates-21st-birthday-of-te-taua-moana-marae-in-auckland
On Wednesday morning, iwi representatives from around the country, mana whenua, historical supporters and the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia, were given a pōwhiri by Māori warriors as they entered the marae at the Devonport Naval Base, overlooking the idyllic Ngau Te Ringaringa Bay.
The Te Taua Marae was opened by Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the late Māori Queen, on 15 April, 2000.
The celebration to acknowledge the marae's 21 years’ of service to the Navy fleet will take place over four days……
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300277209/royal-new-zealand-navy-celebrates-21st-birthday-of-te-taua-moana-marae-in-auckland