Taroi Black

Auckland

Working as a reporter for Māori Television since 2007 covering events around politics, environment, indigenous studies, human interest and creative arts.

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Auction of 'rare' kahu kiwi cloak draws concern

Aug 2, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | Ethan Oneroa |Taroi Black

A Māori curator wants a repatriated kahu kiwi cloak that has spent around 160 years in Australia to be stored at Auckland Museum to ensure its preserved state, but it's set to be auctioned off. It's the first time the cloak has returned to New Zealand since its owners moved to Australia some 160 years ago. The cloak was registered by Auckland War Memorial Museum under the Protected Objects Act, which means the taonga can only be sold in Aotearoa.