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	Podcast:		Saturday Morning
	Episode:		Mother of the Nation - the story of Dame Whina Cooper
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:21:14
	Publish Date:		2025-08-15 23:35:00
	Description:		Written and illustrated specially for children, Mother of the Nation is the true story of an extraordinary woman whose energy and mana drove many successful campaigns for Maori and women's rights. Dame Whina Cooper led a famous hikoi for positive change, uniting thousands of Maori and Pakeha to address injustices, and her mana and determination continue to inspire us today. Dame Whina's legacy lives on 50 years after her famous hikoi. The Maori language edition Te Whaea O Te Motu is translated by Stacey Morrison. The author David Hill and illustrator Story-Hemi Morehouse speak with Mihi Forbes.
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