Extended: Kanaka Maoli Bring Kawe Mate to Te Taitokerau

Feb. 9, 2023, 12:46 p.m.

Members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society returned to Whetu Marama with the Kawe Mate of loved ones who died during Covid-19 when international travel was not possible.

For Ngāti Ruawāhia travelling from Hawaii to the Far North was like returning home.

In this extended interview, Randie Fong shares his thoughts and memories of why and how that connection with Hek Busby and the sense of belonging at Whetu Marama. 

Tags: Whetu Marama Kawe Mate Ngāti Ruawāhia

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