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More than 5000 people are expected to descend on Northland's ลtiria Marae as one of the region's biggest iwi celebrates its culture, kai and unique dialect.
The three-day Te ฤhuareka o Ngฤti Hine Festival got underway on Friday with kapa haka performances by children from 15 schools across the region.
The action continues on Saturday with music and kapa haka by more than a dozen top cultural groups, some fresh from Te Matatini, as well as discussion panels, a debate in Ngฤti Hine's distinctive mita or dialect, touch rugby, and even a golf tournament.
The free festival also features children's activities and dozens of kai stalls pumping out favourites such as chowder,
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