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Kairangahau of the James Henare Research Centre, pictured with the Henare whānau. Including Chair of the centre, Bernard Henare, son of Sir James, and Peeni Henare, mokopuna of Sir James. Photo: Chris Loufte

20 May 2026

A dawn ceremony on 19 May welcomed restored whakairo back to the James Henare Research Centre, reaffirming the centre’s place as a whare of mātauranga Māori.

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