Modern Australian

160 years of Māori monarchy

  • Written by Michael Belgrave, Professor History, Massey University
160 years of Māori monarchyA traditional haka held during the week-long coronation ceremony for the Māori king.Xavier La Canna/AAP, CC BY-ND160 years of Māori monarchyThe current Māori king, Te Arikinui Kiingi Tūheitia, in 2012.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-ND

New Zealand’s Māori king, Te Arikinui Kiingi Tūheitia, recently celebrated 160 years since the installation of the...