New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has been swiftly rebuked for suggesting COVID-19 might bring an end to the iconic Maori greeting, the hongi. Mr Peters, a proud Ngati wai iwi member ...
Mr Peters, a proud Ngati wai iwi member and the most senior Maori in Jacinda Ardern’s government, made the claim on Tuesday as New Zealand considers the reintroduction of social norms. “One of the ...
Some tertiary education providers are opting not to perform hongi during welcoming ceremonies amid coronavirus fears. Canterbury's Ara Institute will not do a traditional Māori welcome this year, ...
The hongi between Michael Cullen and Tame Iti is the height of hypocrisy and cannot go unchallenged, says National's Shadow Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee. The hongi between the Minister in ...
King Charles looked solemn on Thursday as he shared a traditional Maori greeting with New Zealand conservationist Mere Takoko. The monarch, 76, hosted hundreds of scientists, businesses and indigenous ...
Meghan Markle should take cues from Kate Middleton in doing hongi the right way. Pictured: Markle welcomed with a traditional Maori greeting of rubbing noses known as a 'hongi' as she opens 'Oceania' ...
New Zealand's deputy leader has suggested Maori reconsider the traditional hongi greeting even after the coronavirus pandemic has passed. Prince Charles receives the hongi greeting during a 2015 visit ...
The Duke of Cambridge has shared an emotional 'hongi' greeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after the Christchurch terrorist attack. Prince William began a two-day visit to New ...
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