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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Kīngi Tūheitia remembered as thousands gather for his funeral
Description: Last week, Kīngi Tūheitia the seventh Maori monarch, passed away aged 69, a little over a week after marking 18 years of his reign. His shock death has seen a week of mourning at Turangawaewae Marae, the official residence for the head of the Kingitanga movement, with politicians sharing memories while thousands gather to pay their respects. The next Māori monarch will officially be revealed this morning, just hours before the official funeral procession. Today on The Front Page, to discuss the legacy of Kīngi Tūheitia, we’re joined by Professor...