welcomed to Waitangi
The first female Māori Governor General returned to Northland to be formally welcomed at the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi Day Commemorations.
Tangata whenua from a range of hapū across Northland began the karanga as Dame Cindy Kiro was escorted onto the grounds yesterday holding a photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Whangārei-born Dame Cindy, who is of Ngāti Hine and Ngāpuhi nui tonu descent, became the first wahine Māori Governor-General of New Zealand last year.
Kuia Rānui Ngārimu and Dame Naida Glavish walked alongside her with a large crowd following behind.
Link to article: Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro welcomed to Waitangi - NZ Herald
