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The wahine who welcomed the visitors to Tuahiwi, North Canterbury

The wahine who welcomed the visitors to Tuahiwi, North Canterbury

The wahine who welcomed the visitors to Tuahiwi, North Canterbury
[3 Aug. 1922]

This was a week-long hui attended by Wiremu Ratana (1873-1939) and was the largest gathering of the Waipounamu Maori that had been held for many years. Its chief purpose was to discuss their claims over land taken from them in the past. Grievances were referred to as "Te hapa o nuitireni", meaning promises made to them had not been fulfilled. Carrying bunches of broom, the three women headed a procession of women who welcomed the visitors, the waiata being led by the woman in the middle

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