GREAT HAKA ORGANISED
In connection with the part to bo taken by the Maoris in the celebrations at Waitangi the Maoris of Whangarei district will be allotted a special part in the proceedings, states the "New Zealand Herald." Organised by the venerable chief Eaka Porowini, of Whangarei, and assisted by Mr. Gilbert Mahunga, of Pataua, and Mr.' David Taylor, of Whangarei, a strong haka party has been chosen from' the members of' the Ngatikorora sub-tribe inhabitants of the eastern shores of the Whangarei Harbour and ■ Pataua. Preparations commenced about six months ago and the progress made has been very satisfactory. The Maoris have chosen one of the hakas peculiar to tho Ngapuhi tribe and the theme deals with many aspects of the warrior days. From the Native viewpoint, February 3' will be one of the most important days, as that day will mark the arrival of tho Waikatos and tho end of nearly half a century of aloofness preserved'by the leaders of these' south of.Auckland tribes. ' It is nearly fifty years sincoj a paramount' chief of the Waikato and associated tribes paid visits of ceremony to! outside, tribes. •
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 23, 27 January 1934, Page 17
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188GREAT HAKA ORGANISED Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 23, 27 January 1934, Page 17
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