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The Beginner's Guide to Visiting the Marae
Television (Full Length Episode) – 1984
If you have to speak, just be yourself. Sincerity is the hallmark.– Kauwhata Marae elder Wiremu Parker
It’s tricky aiming a nose which is inexperienced and certainly not designed for this job. This head to head full frontal contact upsets my European reserve, but the gradual approach has prepared me, I know I am welcome.– Reporter Ian Johnstone, on the hongi
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