Māori Queen gives first public speech

The Māori Queen will deliver her first public speech today, one year after her father's death and her ascension to the throne. This marks the end of a traditional mourning period for the Kingitanga, the Māori King movement, which holds its annual Koroneihana event at Turangawaewae Marae. International and domestic leaders have gathered at the marae to honor the Queen, with the occasion expected to be somber due to the recent loss of the previous King.