Insights into the Installation of the Tui Kaba

The traditional herald of the Tui Kaba, the Turaga Tunitoga, Aisea Komaitai, sheds some light on the significance of the ceremony and the roles of various parties in the installation.

From the preparation of the ceremonial grounds to the order in which chiefs and clans take their place, every element of the installation carries meaning rooted in centuries of iTaukei tradition.