Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. 24 February, 2018. Hongi – the pressing of noses signifies the joining together of tangata whenua (Home peoples) and manuhiri (visitors).
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Hongi – the pressing of noses signifies the joining together of tangata whenua (Home peoples) and manuhiri (visitors). Taiaha Hawke, representing Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Peter Ansell, Operations Director of the Volvo Ocean Race. 24 February, 2018
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. 24 February, 2018. Hongi – the pressing of noses signifies the joining together of tangata whenua (Home peoples) and manuhiri (visitors).
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. 24 February, 2018. Hongi – the pressing of noses signifies the joining together of tangata whenua (Home peoples) and manuhiri (visitors).
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
Auckland Stopover. Opening ceremony. Ngāti Whātua Orākei Warriors. A wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed. A warrior from Ngāti Whātua Orākei will approach the group and lay down a challenge in the form of a branch (flora/fauna). Peter Ansell will be ushered to pick up the challenge, then return to his position without turning his back on the challenger. He will keep the branch for the duration of the ceremony in his hand. 24 February, 2018.
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