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We waited expectantly at the gate entrance to Haranui Marae. We must wait until the call of the karanga is heard (this is the ceremonial call of welcome performed only by the women). Hearing the karanga indicates to us that we are free to approach our hosts across
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The Yukka bush outside the front door is such an elegant front-of-house director of people inside that she deserves great tips from everyone that enters. Her neatly manicured points make you think not even an errant gust of wind would
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