Dame Te Atairangikaahu.......... Haere Ra, Arohanui

[Blackadda]

Maori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu died with her family beside her and was in good spirits right up to her death, family spokeswoman Nanaia Mahuta said today.
Maoridom's longest-serving monarch died at her official residence at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia after a long illness late yesterday.
The marae was being prepared this morning and would be opened about noon to people coming to pay their respects to Dame Te Ata, who was 75. Her funeral will be held on Monday at Taupiri Mountain.

[Brian d marge]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ

You could be proud of her as a Queen (Elisabeth to , Charles .............~)

Yup she was ok in my book

Stephen

[kro]

By all accounts, very much the lady of the people, and well respected. A sad loss to the Iwi of Ngaruwahia, and the rest of the country as well.

[SwanTiger]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ

You could be proud of her as a Queen (Elisabeth to , Charles .............~)

Yup she was ok in my book

Stephen
Yep, agree with you mate.

I feel her role as Maori Queen isn't worth celebrating, but the fact she was an individual human being who gained the respect of many definitely is. I'm hoping to head down there for the funeral on Monday.

[Skyryder]

By all accounts, very much the lady of the people, and well respected. A sad loss to the Iwi of Ngaruwahia, and the rest of the country as well.

Ditto. Not too sure of her role but if it helps bringing us to a better understanding on both sides I'm all for it.

Skyryder

[MattRSK]

All is well that ends well.

[oldrider]

She always impressed me as being a very nice lady, a bit like my own Nana. RIP Maori Queen. Sincerely, John.

[Motu]

She'll be remembered in good light by all,she didn't take a stand left or right,just worked hard for her people and her country.Farewell Kuia.

I hope her successor follows her footsteps closely....

[merv]

Dont know the ins and outs , but I like her , wasnt she the one who walked the length of NZ



I think that was Whina Cooper.

The Queen was OK in my book too.

[Paul in NZ]

Not a subject I know enough about (but learning more) but everything I have read, particularly from those that have had personal dealings with her indicated that this is a great loss to us all. All peoples need to be inspired by sound leaders and it seems this one has done her job, and done it well. Peace to you and your family and thank you.

Paul N

ps - One cannot wonder what comes next. The Queen believed that it might be time for one of the men of her line to take the leadership role and that the country was possibly ready to accept that (a wise woman indeed).

pps - I really don't want to see the Paul Homes of the world doing warts and all exposes' on her life and times.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I was privileged to have met her on a number of occasions and she was a vey humble and beautiful person. No fancy airs and graces. She worked quietly in the background and I am sure her many good works will come to light now she is no longer with us on earth.

I was sadened to hear of her death. RIP - a true leader.

[Motu]

pps - I really don't want to see the Paul Homes of the world doing warts and all exposes' on her life and times.

Me too - I hate it when these scum bags drag someones life through the gutter.Even if her husband had a speeding ticket they'll get 3 days of front page news and an artical in the Womens Weekly....arseholes.

[Paul in NZ]

Me too - I hate it when these scum bags drag someones life through the gutter.Even if her husband had a speeding ticket they'll get 3 days of front page news and an artical in the Womens Weekly....arseholes.

Especially when they are just such wonderful members of the community themselves..

[Finn]

I didn't honestly know they had a Queen. She was very quiet.

RIP Queenie.

[Postie]

she sounds like a well respected lady, but untill she died, I also didn't know there was a Maori Queen. I have been in NZ 7 years, why was she so quiet?

[Beemer]

She always seemed like a gentle woman who was well loved. Pity they didn't clone her before she passed away, we could do with more like her in all parts of society.

[Paul in NZ]

It's a very interesting history and even a superficial study will help you understand a lot more about NZ and Maori history.

This is a great place to start

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/maorikingmovement-introduction

I'd recommend any of the wonderful books on NZ's history. Really - why not? Most Kiwis know more about the french revolution and colonial NZ

[SimJen]

was it the maori queen who was driving around in a 300k Merc? or was that someone else in maoridom?

[Paul in NZ]

was it the maori queen who was driving around in a 300k Merc? or was that someone else in maoridom?

I could name several succesful Maori that could afford a flash Merc - more power to them...

[SPman]

was it the maori queen who was driving around in a 300k Merc? or was that someone else in maoridom?
Probably someone else, but, even if she was, so what?
As others have said, she was a lovely lady who generally worked quietly in the background and inspired by example, amongst other things.
Another of Maoris leading lights who will be sorely missed.

[SimJen]

I was just saying.....no offence intended.
From all accounts she was a great person and will be sorely missed.

[Wolf]

Never met her but I work with a large number of people who have. All attest she was a very humble caring woman. Work is like a ghost town at the moment with nearly everyone off to pay their respects and help out at the various maraes that are working together for her Tangi.

Those watching the footage of Turangawaewae on the news this morning would have seen Lias in the crowd.

[yungatart]

She struck me as a genteel, warm, caring and humble woman and one of those quiet, behind the scenes people who just got in and did what needed to be done. Truly a sad loss to our country.
I only hope her successor can fill her shoes..

[Indiana_Jones]

I was just wondering why a bunch of tribes would have a queen? :S

I'm not having a go or anything, just wondering

-Indy

[Wolf]

I was just wondering why a bunch of tribes would have a queen? :S

I'm not having a go or anything, just wondering

-Indy
From the Harold:


Wiremu Tamihana, like many Maori in the 1850s became worred about growing European encroachment, and was a leading advocate of a pan-tribal movement and became prominent in Kingitanga.

He took a leading role in the election of Potatau Te Wherowhero as the first Maori King. When Te Wherowhero was confirmed as King in May 1859, Tamihana placed a Bible over his head, the start of a ritual still performed by Tamihana's descendants.

My understanding is that Potatau Te Wherowhero could trace his lineage back to pretty much all the different waka (canoes) owing to his rather extensive family's inter-relationship with other tribes. This made him ideal to speak for and work for all Maori, regardless of Iwi.

[Firefight]

Haere Ra Motuhake wahine rangtira.



F/F

[Maha]

was it the maori queen who was driving around in a 300k Merc? or was that someone else in maoridom?

That was Tuku feckin' Morgan............:corn:
One of Maoridom's more.............colourful characters.....:shutup:

[phantom]

She always struck me as someone who regardless of race , creed or religion who could be looked up to, who worked quietly and effectively for the betterment of people in general.
Haere Ra

[candor]

Met her once at Waahi pa in 2001 during Mahutas tangi, nice caring classy lady - wondered who she was at the time. Didn't know it was her till saw her pic in paper lately!

[mattp]

She always struck me as someone who regardless of race , creed or religion who could be looked up to, who worked quietly and effectively for the betterment of people in general. Haere Ra

Not trying to take the pi$$ but I lived in NZ until 1998 and never knew that there was a Queen? But I did always have a problem with the white, blonde and blue eyed Maori people that would always have a go at my family (being English) at what they had done to NZ. Can't say that I could give a flying F what most people say as my friends cross all races and most of these people disliked anyone not Maori.

Good luck to all the good things this person did and if NZ children are better off today because of her I tip my hat to her.

[750Y]

she sounds like a well respected lady, but untill she died, I also didn't know there was a Maori Queen?

ditto.., they never taught us anything about it at school!..?
farewell & condolences to the family.

[Lias]

Apparently I was spotted on TV on Thursday morning in the crowd.
I seem to have thankfully avoided that fate on Friday, although I did get to shake hands with Don Brash (I may never wash it again!). He even asked me if I was in the DPS so I must have been doing a very good job of looking securityish :-P

Back again at 6am Monday to help out with crowd control and escorting VIPS and such.

[terbang]

I knew of her and only heard good stuff about her as well. Big shoes for her replacement to fill I suspect. I think our country just lost some true leadership, something we seem to have become rather short of at the moment.
RIP Maori Queen.

[Wolf]

I knew of her and only heard good stuff about her as well. Big shoes for her replacement to fill I suspect. I think our country just lost some true leadership, something we seem to have become rather short of at the moment.
RIP Maori Queen.
Her son, Tuheitia Paki was this morning crowned as her successor prior to her body being taken to Taupiri.

[Postie]

Her son, Tuheitia Paki was this morning crowned as her successor prior to her body being taken to Taupiri.

maybe he should change his name to Kapasi.......:Punk:

[Motu]

There is a Paki St in Huntly,Huntly West Primary School in on it.He seems to put a fair bit of his time into Huntly,he went to school here.Personaly I would of liked to see another Queen,a female influence is good for them...Nania Mahuta would of been a good choice....but being an MP ends any hope,plus she is just a cousin.

[Squeak the Rat]

She'll be remembered in good light by all,she didn't take a stand left or right,just worked hard for her people and her country.Farewell Kuia.

I hope her successor follows her footsteps closely....

Yes she did, and yes we hope he does. I kinda agree about the female influence being better, but time will tell.

[Edit:] Farewell and thank you.

[Rossi Gal]

R.I.P.....

[Biff]

I could name several succesful Maori that could afford a flash Merc - more power to them...

I know a bloke with a beard who owns one of those.




RIP Nice Lady.

[Swoop]

Her son, Tuheitia Paki was this morning crowned as her successor prior to her body being taken to Taupiri.

I imagine the emotions of today would have been quite overbearing for the new King. To have that title placed upon him on the same day as having to bury his mother...
He appears to have represented the Queen very well in the past, and has been groomed well for the position.

[candor]

I just thought they'd go for someone less long in the tooth! This prolly means I'll see the next "monarch" that is chosen too, if any. Maybe it's easier for a King as they don't need a male speaker for them.