Hongi Hika taonga unveiled to the public

Three taonga once owned by prominent Ngāpuhi chief, Hongi Hika, are being displayed to the public for the very first time. Hika gifted two tewhatewha and a pou whenua he used during the Northland land wars to missionary, James Kemp.

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Wicked

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I've seen te Rauparahas taiaha and greenstone mere on display

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WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT HIS MATAORA? OR TA MOKO...

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Ngapuhi Kai Tangata