The Trust Nest
  • Investing
  • Stock
  • Latest News
  • Editor’s Pick
  • Economy
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News And Articles.

    Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!
    Popular Topics
    • Senate Republicans eye changes to Trump’s megabill after House win
    • Trump shares post saying Biden was executed, replaced with clones
    • House Dems’ campaign chair says her party’s ‘on offense’ in 2026 battle to win back majority from GOP
    • Athletes, coaches and officials among 22 killed in road accident in northern Nigeria
    • How a Trump-fueled brain drain could be the rest of the world’s brain gain
    • About us
    • Contacts
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Email Whitelisting
    The Trust Nest
    • Investing
    • Stock
    • Latest News
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Economy
    • Economy

    New Zealand’s indigenous Māori king dies age 69

    • August 30, 2024

    The king of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died peacefully on Friday, according to his representatives. He was 69.

    “The death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, Maaoridom and the entire nation,” spokesperson Rahui Papa said in a statement.

    The position of Māori monarch originated in 1858 during a movement known as Kiingitanga that aimed to strengthen indigenous resistance to colonialism. Considered the chief of several tribes, the monarch does not have judicial or legal authority but plays an important ceremonial role.

    The Māori community, which accounts for nearly a fifth of New Zealand’s more than 5 million population, often faces discrimination that results in poorer health and education outcomes and higher rates of incarceration.

    In January, Tuheitia hosted more than 10,000 Māori for talks on how to respond to government plans to cancel reforms that were seen by many indigenous people as undermining their rights, Reuters reported at the time.

    New Zealand’s right-wing government has proposed dissolving the country’s Māori Health Authority, rolling back the use of the Māori language and ending limits on tobacco sales – a move Māori leaders had sought to cut high rates of smoking in their community.

    ‘A mighty tree has fallen’

    Born Tuheitia Paki in 1955 in the North Island town of Huntly, the king was educated in Waikato and Auckland.

    He was crowned on August 21, 2006, following the death of his mother, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.

    Tuheitia will lie in state at Turangawaewae Marae, headquarters of the Kiingitanga, for five days before being taken to his final resting place on the sacred burial site of Mount Taupiri.

    New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon led tributes to Tuheitia and said the country would mourn the king’s death.

    “His unwavering commitment to his people and his tireless efforts to uphold the values and traditions of Kiingitanga have left an indelible mark on our nation,” he said in a statement.

    Former Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern described Tuheitia as an advocate for Māori people, as well as for fairness, justice and prosperity.

    Britain’s King Charles said in a statement he and Queen Camilla were “profoundly saddened” to learn of Tuheitia’s death and referenced a Maori proverb, saying “a mighty Totora tree has fallen.”

    “I had the greatest pleasure of knowing Kiingi Tuheitia for decades,” Charles said. “He was deeply committed to forging a strong future for Māori and Aotearoa New Zealand founded upon culture, traditions and healing, which he carried out with wisdom and compassion.”

    Tuheitia is survived by his wife, Te Atawhai, their two sons, Whatumoana and Korotangi, and daughter, Ngā Wai hono i te po Paki, according to RNZ.

    The position of Māori monarch is not hereditary by right, RNZ reported. Leaders of the tribes associated with the Kiingitanga appoint a new monarch on the day of the previous monarch’s funeral and before burial.

    This post appeared first on cnn.com

    Previous Article
    • Latest News

    Harris claims she ‘made clear’ her position on fracking in 2020 – transcript shows another story

    • August 30, 2024
    View Post
    Next Article
    • Editor's Pick

    3 takeaways from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s first major interview

    • August 30, 2024
    View Post
    Enter Your Information Below To Receive Trading Ideas and Latest News

      Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!
      Popular Topics
      • Senate Republicans eye changes to Trump’s megabill after House win
      • Trump shares post saying Biden was executed, replaced with clones
      • House Dems’ campaign chair says her party’s ‘on offense’ in 2026 battle to win back majority from GOP
      • Athletes, coaches and officials among 22 killed in road accident in northern Nigeria
      • How a Trump-fueled brain drain could be the rest of the world’s brain gain
      • About us
      • Contacts
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Email Whitelisting
      Copyright © 2025 thetrustnest.com | All Rights Reserved

      Input your search keywords and press Enter.