Koroneihana 2025: A New Dawn for the Kiingitanga

History will be made next week at Tūrangawaewae Marae as Koroneihana 2025 marks the first coronation celebrations under Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, following the passing of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia, in 2024.

Running from September 2nd to 6th, the programme includes pōwhiri for kawe mate, kapa haka from kura and iwi across the motu, and the welcoming of ariki from Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

Friday’s official Koroneihana Day will feature karakia, mihimihi, and a keynote address from the new Māori Queen herself.

At 28 years-old, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po becomes the second woman and eighth monarch to lead the Kiingitanga, ushering in a new era of unity, whakapapa, and cultural pride.

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