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Henare Kingi: Voice of Māori Radio | Wellington News
Henare Kingi, the legendary voice of Māori radio and a tireless champion of te reo Māori, has passed away at 91, leaving an indelible mark on Aotearoa’s broadcasting landscape. A founding pillar of Te Upoko o Te Ika, he spent decades guiding, mentoring, and amplifying Māori culture through the airwaves — earning national honors and becoming a living symbol of what radio can do for language, community, and identity. Even after retirement, his influence endured as a cultural advisor and beloved mentor, shaping generations of broadcasters. His legacy will be honored with a traditional Māori…
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