WELLINGTON — Condolences poured on Friday following the death of the monarch of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people while recovering from heart surgery at age 69, with supporters saying he had 'passed to the great beyond.'
WELLINGTON — Condolences poured on Friday following the death of the monarch of New Zealand 's Indigenous Maori people while recovering from heart surgery at age 69, with supporters saying he had 'passed to the great beyond.'King Tuheitia passed away peacefully surrounded by family, a spokesman said, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.'The death of King Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness,' the spokesman added in a statement.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon led the tributes from the Pacific nation as flags on government and public buildings were flown at half-mast.'Today, we mourn,' Luxon said in a statement from Tonga, where he is attending the Pacific Islands Forum.'His unwavering commitment to his people and his tireless efforts to uphold the values and traditions of the Kiingitanga have left an indelible mark on our nation.
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