So my nana really wanted her mokopunas (grandchildren) to attend this huge event in Arorangi yesterday, thank goodness our mum had arrived that morning from Auckland and came along, We had a personal translator. My step grandpas father was a Tinomana Ariki so it was important he attended. It was so interesting to watch, lots of singing and dancing, gave me goosebumps! It got pretty heated when a group of opposition tried to stop the investiture from happening, I felt sorry for this little old lady coping so much heat.
The title Tinomana Ariki – translates as “absolute power” pretty much over your village so this lady – Tokerau Munro is the high chief of Vaka Puaikura (village) now. But if you want to know more read CI News – Tinomana Ariki title history
Eyes of an islander 