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8.40am
As the masses prepare to enter the gates of Tūrangawaewae, Pacific nations are expressing their excitement at attending the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Pō.
Chair of the Waikato Tongan Association, Dr Mefi Naufahu, says he has been deeply impressed by the works of Te Arikinui over the past year, particularly her commitment to kaupapa across the Pacific.
8.20am
Rahui Papa, māngai o te Kiingitanga provided the daily media update for Koroneihana events. Preparations to welcome the Pacific Ariki and delegates are well underway. Strengthening connections, he says goes back to the time of Princess Te Puea Herangi.
8.10am
Delegates from around the world are in attendance today, celebrating the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.
Thailand’s ambassador Waravuth Pouapinya is in attendance with many of his delegates from Thailand, and is looking forward to sharing the experience of Māori culture with them.
“We would love to see the Māori traditions. For most of them it is their first time attending this kind of special occasion.”
8.00am
Mōrena e te iwi, Livestream can be found below.
