Ngapuhi leader David Rankin has come out in support of Judith Collins’ decision to sit in the front row during a recent Powhiri and critical of the kaumatua who challenged her. ‘Traditionally’, says ...

President Xi Jinping receives a traditional Maori greeting from Maori tribal elder Lewis Moeau during his state welcoming ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, Nov 20, 2014.

Wellington [New Zealand], August 8 (ANI): New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro warmly received President Droupadi Murmu, who was welcomed with a traditional Maori "Powhiri" ceremony in ...

GOOD START: Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga and Gisborne Girls’ High School students set the stage for the annual Maori leaders conference with a powhiri at Te Poho o Rawiri Marae yesterday.