Whaikōrero by a Ngāti Kahungunu speaker

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An unidentified speaker from Ngāti Kahungunu speaks at Tūrangawaewae Marae.  

His whaikōrero links Tākitimu waka to Tainui waka and it is supported by the waiata tangi, E hika mā e, me mihi mai ra...  

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This excerpt was taken from the recording 319776: Opening of Tūrongo House – Part Three, you can listen to the full item here.

Image credit: Turangawaewae marae, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. Whites Aviation Ltd :Photographs. Ref: WA-12568-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23030234