Waka builder Hekenukumai Puhipi Busby knighted

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Waka builder Hekenukumai Puhipi Busby knighted

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Hekenukumaingaiwi Puhipi Busby, or 'Hek' who grew up milking cows by hand on his family's farm at Pukepoto in the north, and trained as a bridge builder, is being knighted for his role in revitalising Maori waka building, and celestial navigation. His interest in waka was sparked when a team of paddlers from Hawaii arrived in Aotearoa in 1985 on a Hokule'a, a double-hulled voyaging canoe, which was retracing ancient migration routes. At Waitangi the Hawaiian group were welcomed by Sir James H...

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03 February 2019

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https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018680935/waka-builder-hekenuk...

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