Kua hine to Totara o te wanui or tane – The fallen tree
Moe mai rā e Kīngi.
Ko te mana motuhake – the power of independence and sovereignty, your legacy will forever guide us.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the whānau, iwi, and all Māori communities during this time of great loss. Rest in peace, King Tūheitia, may your journey be gentle.
To learn more about his inspiring life, read the full story here: Obituary: Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, Māori King, dies at 69