turangawaewae
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of turangawaewae
Māori, literally: standing on one's feet
Example Sentences
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Sitting on a carved wooden throne, the new queen was announced at a gathering at Tûrangawaewae Marae, which is the seat of the Kiingitanga or Māori king movement.
From BBC
New Zealand media reported the king was expected to lie in state at Turangawaewae Marae, the seat of the Māori king, for five days, then would be taken to rest on Taupiri Mountain.
From BBC
They are due to visit Turangawaewae Marae, the home of the Kingitanga or Maori monarchs, where they will view a waka armada of canoes on the country's longest river, the Waikato, on the North Island.
From BBC
William and Catherine were due to meet King Tuheitia - who ascended to the Maori throne in 2006 - at his official residence, Turangawaewae, on the country's North Island.
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