Maori Chief urges on his crew. Details of taurapa or stern of waka.
Maori Chiefs leading their crews out into the Waitemata Harbour.
Maori Warrior and Taurapa or Stern Post of the Waka
Maori warriors bring their waka out into the Waitemata Harbour. RWC 2011
Maori warriors paddling out to Waitemata Harbour. RWC 2011
Maori Chief standing in waka leading his crew.
Maori Chief standing in waka leading his crew.
Maori flag flying from stern post or Taurapa with warrior steering the waka.
Maori Chief stands in the waka leading his crew out to the Waitemata Harbour.
Waka crew and Chiefs make their way to the Waitemata Harbour.
Waka with maori warriors join the ceremonial gathering. RWC 2011
Maori chief leads his warriors in their waka. RWC 2011
Maori chief urges on his crew. Waitemata Harbour RWC 2011
Warriors present their paddles in waka ceremony. RWC 2011
Decorated bow of a maori waka.
Warriors paddling in their waka urged on by their chief.
Maori Chief and Kuia lead their waka out into the Waitemata Harbour. RWC 2011
Wake with Chief and Kuia. Warriors presenting their paddles. Maritime Museum Auckland.
Waka in harbour by Maritime Museum.
Ornately carved maori waka makes it way to Waitemata Harbour.