Audio file
Hear Te Puea Herangi at the opening of the meeting house Turongo at Turangawaewae on 17 March 1938. She explains the special significance of this occasion to her, and the more general symbolism of the house itself to Tainui and the Kingitanga. (4 min 34 sec)
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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero
Reference: TX3348
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