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Up to 25,000 people crowd Waitangi, treated to spine-tingling mass haka
6 Feb, 2021 02:04 AM
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About 300 kaihoe (waka paddlers) delivered a spine-tingling mass haka on the shores of Tii Beach, watched by up to 1000 people on Waitangi Day. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Northern Advocate
As many as 25,000 people travelled to Waitangi today to celebrate the 181st anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).
Hundreds made the early pilgrimage up to Te Whare Rūnanga on the upper grounds to witness the dawn ceremony, which was held outside in its entirety - a break from tradition which dictated a portion of the ceremony be held inside the wharenui.
Bay News: Free bus, books in Far North; Paihia fireworks; Waitangi by night
16 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM
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From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
From Russell to Kerikeri for shopping once a month and one of the few bus services catering for seniors in the Far North.
Northern Advocate
Free bus travel is being offered on Christmas Eve around Northland.
It s an initiative between the regional council and bus operators Leabourn, CBEC, Hokianga Express Charters, Kaikohe Bus Company and Ritchies. It includes the Kaitaia