see more

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII is carried on a waka down the Waikato river by Maori warriors towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi for the Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII is carried on a waka down the Waikato river by Maori warriors towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi for the Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)
Getty Images

Getty Images News Michael Bradley

see more

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried by Maori warriors on a waka on the Waikato river towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite, on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried by Maori warriors on a waka on the Waikato river towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite, on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)
Getty Images

Getty Images News Michael Bradley

see more

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried down to the Waikato river, where they will carried by Maori warriors in waka towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried down to the Waikato river, where they will carried by Maori warriors in waka towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)
Getty Images

Getty Images News Michael Bradley

see more

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried by waka down the Waikato river by Maori warriors towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite, on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 05: The remains of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII are carried by waka down the Waikato river by Maori warriors towards Taupiri Maunga during the tangi, or funeral rite, on September 05, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. New Zealand mourned the passing of Māori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died peacefully at the age of 69 last week, surrounded by family just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. His legacy as a champion for Māori rights and unity will resonate throughout the nation, leaving an significant impact on Aotearoa's history and culture. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Getty Images

Getty Images News Phil Walter