New Zealand's first wāhine Māori Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, was formally welcomed to Waitangi Treaty Grounds on May 13, 2022. Kiro is a former Children's Commissioner and a descendant of Te Ruki Kawiti, who was the last northern chief to sign the Treaty — on May 13, 1840.
Little warrior Anthony Brown, 4, of Matawaia, practises for the haka pōwhiri with Ngā Tira Taua o Te Taitokerau. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Members of Ngā Tira Taua o Te Taitokerau perform a haka pōwhiri as the Governor-General arrives. Photo / Peter de Graaf
Te Kauri McPherson lays down a challenge for the Governor-General's party. Photo / Peter de Graaf
The Governor-General's party approaches Te Whare Rūnanga (the carved meeting house). Photo / Peter de Graaf
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