How will the next Māori monarch be chosen?

The Spinoff Daily, Tuesday September 3

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But first: How will the next Māori monarch be chosen?

Liam Rātana: “As was seen with the selection of Tūheitia after the passing of his mother Te Arikinui Te Atairangikāhu in 2006, the successor to the throne isn’t necessarily a foregone conclusion. While the position of Māori monarch is not hereditary, every king or queen has so far been a direct descendant of a previous monarch, from Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, the first king, to Tūheitia. However, after any reign ends, it is possible the role could be handed to someone from another whānau or even iwi.

The people deciding just who will take the place of Tūheitia have been chosen especially by him to serve as representatives of all Māori. The group, known as Tekau-mā-rua (12 – the number of members), is currently made up of iwi representatives from around Aotearoa.”

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