10 Sep 2022

Historian discusses the Queen's relationship with Māori

From News Special, 12:30 pm on 10 September 2022

In 1995, Queen Elizabeth and Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu stood shoulder to shoulder to sign an act with a crown apology. The Kiingitanga has of course expressed its sadness at the death of the Queen. Queen Elizabeth personally signed into law the Waikato Raupatu Settlement Act 1995 - the only New Zealand legislation given Royal Assent in person by the Queen. Kiingi Tuheitia says the act is significant in the life and history of our nation and is held in the highest regard by the Kiingitanga as honouring a Queen-to-Queen relationship. Māni Dunlop spoke with Professor Tom Roa - a historian, iwi leader and academic about some of the Queen's visits over the years.