Story: Te kawa o te marae

Rangiātea Church centennial, 1950

This haka pōwhiri was recorded at Raukawa marae in Ōtaki at a pōwhiri (welcome) for the centennial of Rangiātea Church. Manuhiri (guests) included King Korokī and Waikato kaumātua.

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How to cite this page:

Basil Keane, 'Te kawa o te marae - Kawa of the marae', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/speech/41349/rangiatea-church-centennial-1950 (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by Basil Keane, published 5 Sep 2013