Politicians arrive Turangawaewae Marae for Koroneihana

17:15 pm on 19 August 2024

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Mess with our mokopuna and we will not sit quietly - this was a key message delivered to the Prime Minister as politicians decended on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana. The celebration of the Maori King's coronation began on Friday, today political leaders arrived, minus the Act Party. The challenges didn't stop with Christopher Luxon, Minister of Māori Development Tama Potaka, was told to take a stand - and stop the Treaty Referendum bill,  Rahui Papa who delivered those challenges on behalf of the kingitanga, speaks to Lisa Owen.