Before the dominance of rugby, horse racing was the sporting activity that drew Māori and Pākehā most closely together. These contestants are lined up for the start of the wahines' (women's) race at a meeting in Waikato in the 1890s.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Making New Zealand Centennial Collection (PAColl-3060)
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PUBL-0170-001
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