Unique to Aotearoa New Zealand, the traditional pōwhiri for the former US President took place this afternoon at Government House in Epsom, Auckland. Whenever a formal pōwhiri of this significance takes place in Auckland city, the host iwi (tribe) for Tamaki Makaurau is Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland is their rohe (tribal land/territory). They are […]