3 Sep 2025
Maori Queen inspiring young Maori leaders
Thousands of Maori from throughout Aotearoa have flocked to Turangawaewae Marae for another day of mourning and celebration, as the annual Koroneihana celebrations continue. The growing gathering comes as a review of last year's Hui a motu finds, under the influence of the new queen, more young Maori are becoming leaders in their communities. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.