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Te Atairangi Kaahu ONZ , DBE , is the reigning Māori Queen , elected in 1966 following the passing of her father, Koroki. The spelling varies between Te Atairangikaahu and Te Atairangi Kaahu. The official residence is Turongo House in Turangawaewae . Her full name and title is Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. She is a descendant of the first Maori King , Potatau . The office of Māori Queen holds no constitutional function, but Te Atairangi Kaahu is an avid supporter of cultural and sporting events and commonly appears in a figurehead role at locally held, international political events involving First Nation issues. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Waikato University in 1973 , and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Victoria University in 1999 . She was one of the first inductees of the Order Of New Zealand when it was consecrated in 1987 . EXTERNAL LINKS
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