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New Zealand: Maori Crown New Queen

The Maori people of New Zealand have crowned a new queen, Dame Cindy Kiro

Dame Cindy Kiro was elected by the Maori Council on July 9, 2021. The Queen will be the first Maori woman to hold the position.

She succeeds King Tuheitia Paki, who died in August 2021.

The Maori Queen is the ceremonial head of the Maori people.

The role is largely symbolic, but the Queen plays an important role in promoting Maori culture and traditions. She also represents the Maori people to the New Zealand government.

Dame Cindy Kiro is a former diplomat and politician. She has served as New Zealand's ambassador to the United States and the United Nations. She is also a former Minister of Maori Affairs.

Her election as Queen is seen as a sign of progress for the Maori people. It is a recognition of the importance of Maori culture and traditions in New Zealand society. [Source]