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Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: For God, Ariki and country

Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

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Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: For God, Ariki and country
Makea Takau Ariki reigned on Rarotonga for 40 years. It was under her reign that the Cook Islands became a British protectorate in 1888 before being annexed to New Zealand in 1900. 19070429

As we celebrate yesterday’s Ui Ariki holiday, what role do they play in our society?

As we celebrate yesterday’s Ui Ariki holiday, what role do they play in our society?


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