Influence: Sir Hekenukumai Busby - a podcast by RNZ

Hundreds farewelled Sir Hekenukumai Busby at his tangihanga (funeral) held on his marae in Pukepoto. Known to many as Hek - he was instrumental in the resurgence of wayfinding. He built waka hourua or voyaging canoes that would traverse the pacific ocean, he was a mentor to many navigators here and abroad and recently set up a training school at his home to ensure the knowledge of celestial navigation was passed on to the next generation. Te Ahi Kaa features coverage of his tangihanga and archival recordings where Hek talks about life growing up in Pukepoto.

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