This hui was the first public meeting Kaipara District Council has held since the late Māori King passed last Friday.
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise believed the decision to reaffirm would strengthen the city’s governance arrangements.
Taatahi Ora, Waikura, Taakitumu, and Te Tiimatanga were the four waka taking the late king to his final resting place at Taupiri Maunga.
Watch the new ariki, Nga Wai Hono i te Po Paki, ascend the throne to become the new Māori kuini.
Ruapehu District Council voted unanimously to retain its Māori Ward and will hold a binding poll in next year’s local body elections.
The day will begin at 10am on Tuurangawaewae Marae, where Tekau-maa-rua (The Kiingitanga advisory council) will bring the new Māori monarch to the throne.
Te Pāti Māori’s Meka Whaitiri recalled the tangihanga of the late Māori Queen.
Dr. Claire Achmad said the commission will try to uphold and continue the work and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia, when working alongside rangatahi.
The pair had just landed in Aotearoa from Canada and immediately made their way down to Ngāruawāhia.
Western Bay of Plenty Council has voted to reaffirm the introduction of Māori wards in next year's local elections.