Story: Kīngitanga – the Māori King movement

Princess Piki to Kuini Te Atairangikaahu

This television clip looks at the childhood and education of Princess Piki, who was to become the first Māori queen, Te Atairangikaahu. It highlights the role of her great-aunt Te Puea Hērangi in preparing her for this position.

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Rahui Papa and Paul Meredith, 'Kīngitanga – the Māori King movement - Te Atairangikaahu, 1966–2006, and Tūheitia, 2006–', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/37882/princess-piki-to-kuini-te-atairangikaahu (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Rahui Papa and Paul Meredith, published 20 Jun 2012, reviewed & revised 2 Mar 2023