Nga Wai Hono i te Po Anointed As New Māori Queen Following King’s Death
05 Sep 2024 13:35 PM IST
Nga Wai Hono i te Po, aged 27, has been anointed as the new Māori queen, succeeding the late King Kiingi Tuheitia. The ceremonial anointment took place on the North Island, with thousands attending. Nga Wai, who holds a master’s in Māori cultural studies, takes over amid strained racial relations