Ngāti Tūwharetoa announces new paramount chief

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2 Oct

By Bronson Perich

After four days of mourning, the Ariki (Paramount Chief) of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Sir Tumu te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, was laid to rest on Monday, at Little Waihi.

Following his interment, Te Rangimaheu te Heuheu Tūkino IX, the firstborn son of Sir Tumu, was installed as Ariki in a simple ceremony.

Te Arikinui, Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō, the Māori Queen, participated by tying the ceremonial kākahu (feather cloak) over his shoulders before he was presented with the mere pounamu (greenstone club) synonymous with his office.

This honours the historic relationship between the Kīngitanga and the Paramountcy of Tūwharetoa.

Like his father, Te Rangimaheu is a pilot.

In the 1980s and 1990s, he also played rugby for King Country and Wanganui.

He has held a variety of leadership roles, and before his elevation he often used his English given name, Gerard.

When an Ariki passes, Tūwharetoa protocol dictates that a succession council is convened during the funeral proceedings, with the decision announced on the same day the former Ariki is interred.

Along with maintaining the unity of Tūwharetoa, Te Rangimaheu will now continue the work begun by his father to see the return of the mountains to his people.

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