Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Carvers with local kuia (female elders)
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Local kuia (female elders) farewell the waka
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Limin greeted by Hon. Pita Sharples, Maori Affairs Minister
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Te Puia warrior challenges guests
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Guests receive challenge before entering the sacred grounds of Te Puia's marae
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Another challenge is given
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Chinese Ambassador Zhang Limin accepts the symbol laid before him
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - The Prime Minister, Chinese Ambassador and officials enter the marae courtyard
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Te Puia staff perform 'haka' to welcome guests
Te Puia, Feb 2010 - Te Puia staff perform 'haka' to welcome guests
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Dignitaries inside Te Puia meeting house (marae)
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Te Puia staff greet dignitaries
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - A lion dance is performed
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Acknowledgements are given between cultures
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Chinese Ambassador carves a section of the waka
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Prime Minister, Hon John Key carves a section of the waka
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Ambassador and Prime Minister attract a lot of media interest
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Carvers look on and ponder the journey ahead
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Master canoe builder & navigator, Hekenukumai Busby, says farewell to the waka
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Final acknowledgements are given
Te Puia, 18 Feb 2010 - Juxtaposed Maori designs - see waka departure from Te Puia »
