King of the Maori nationality in New Zealand Techeitia Potatau Thee Ferofero VII died in the 70th year of life.
This was announced on Instagram by the representative of the Maori tribes Kiingitanga (lit. “Kingdom”) in New Zealand Rahui Papa.
The seventh king, chosen by the parliament of the monarchy, died after surgery in his heart in the hospital, he noted. Dad called the king’s death a sad event for Maori and the whole people.
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxson attracted attention to the devotion of the king of Tucheism to his people.
“The tireless efforts (Tuheitia) to preserve the values and traditions of the kingangians left an indelible mark on our nation,” the politician said.
Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of the mainland of New Zealand, call themselves the “people of the Earth (Tangata Venowa)”.