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Stories of Maori Cloaks

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These Māori cloaks tell treasured family stories, connecting the ancestors who owned them with their descendants today. They recall relationships among Māori, and between Māori and early European settlers. They speak of leadership, compassion, generosity, and respect.
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Marewa’s cloak - a life cut short

Marewa’s cloak - a life cut short

This kahu huruhuru (feather cloak) belonged to famous Maori tourist guide Makereti Papakura, also known as Guide Maggie. Makereti was a guide to British royalty and an Oxford University student during her extraordinary life. more>

Ruhia’s cloak - a life spared

Ruhia’s cloak - a life spared

This kaitaka (fine flax cloak) once belonged to Ruhia Porutu, a Maori woman of high status. It recalls a dramatic encounter between early European settlers and Maori in Wellington – and reveals how a cloak can offer symbolic protection. more>

Rawinia’s cloak - continuing connections

Rawinia’s cloak - continuing connections

This kahu huruhuru (kiwi-feather cloak) connects well-known Maori weaver and leader Rawinia Ngawaka Tukeke with her living descendants, including the Sciascia and Tutaki whanau (families). more>

Makereti’s cloak - an extraordinary life

Makereti’s cloak - an extraordinary life

This kahu huruhuru (feather cloak) belonged to famous Maori tourist guide Makereti Papakura, also known as Guide Maggie. Makereti was a guide to British royalty and an Oxford University student during her extraordinary life. more>

Holden’s cloak - in gratitude

Holden’s cloak - in gratitude

A Maori chief from Waikato, New Zealand, gave this kahu kiwi (kiwi-feather cloak) to early European settler Thomas Holden, an accountant who spoke Maori. The gift honoured Holden's generosity. His great-granddaughter tells the story. more>

The Tirikatene family cloak - a political heritage

The Tirikatene family cloak - a political heritage

This kahu kiwi (kiwi-feather cloak) has honoured successive generations of the Tirikatene family and their achievements in politics and education. more>

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