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 ...
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 ...