"This is more than a generational shift," Shane Jones, a member of Parliament who is Maori but is part of New Zealand First, stated. "She will be the face of renewal."
Nga Wai Hono i te Po was anointed with sacred oils and blessed with the same Bible used to crown the first Maori king. She symbolizes a blend of modernity and tradition, which resonates with many Maori.
With most Maori being under the age of 40, her modern approach as a Gen Z monarch, coupled with her traditional moko kauae, is seen as a pivotal moment for cultural leadership.
Her election as the eighth Maori monarch reflects both the continuity of cultural traditions and a response to current challenges facing Indigenous communities amid changing government policies.
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