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Wellington City Taiaha to be presented tomorrow

Wellington City Taiaha to be presented tomorrow in lead-up to the DHL NZ British & Irish Lions Series At the full Wellington City Council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 28 September, 5.30pm) the city ...
The New Zealand Herald

'What about the taiaha?' Winston Peters opposes kirpan change

Winston Peters says a move to allow Sikhs to carry their ceremonial dagger would be unfair to others - including Maori who want to carry a taiaha. National list MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi has a private ...
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Who Will Be The Ultimate Maori Warrior?

Who Will Be The Ultimate Maori Warrior? It’s been more than a century since the mighty taiaha has been used in life-or-death combat. Now 10 brave men will fight with this ancient weapon in a new ...
The New Zealand Herald

Rotorua mayor presented with taiaha for rugby trophy

When the Maori All Blacks meet the British and Irish Lions in Rotorua next year, they will be playing for a special trophy. A symbolic taiaha has been gifted to the city today and will remain in ...