0 A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 15 August 2007 Dame Te Atairangikaahu died at the age of 75 in Turangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. She had reigned as Māori Queen since 1966. She was succeeded on the 21st by her son Tūheitia. 2 comments · 14h ago · by J-M's History Corner #history#kingitanga#maori