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Kōrero: Royal honours system

Honouring the Māori queen

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When the Order of New Zealand was established in 1987 the Māori queen, Te Arikinui Dame Atairangikaahu, was one of the group of 10 people who were made members. Te Karere, a Māori-language news programme, reported on the honour.

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Mandy Wong, Royal honours system – Bestowing honours, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/35658/honouring-the-maori-queen (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Mandy Wong, i tāngia i te 15 May 2012.