It’s the British Royals who are usually making news in our world, but it was another monarchy much closer to home that attracted a lot of attention yesterday as a new Māori monarch was crowned in New Zealand. Ngā Wai hono i te pō was chosen as Kuini (Māori for queen), making her the second-ever woman to have the role. It follows the death of her 69yo father Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII last week. Yesterday, tens of thousands of Kiwis turned out to mourn his loss and witness the 27yo’s ascension in the small North Island town of Ngāruawāhia with an elaborate ceremony along the Waikato River. PM Christopher Luxon was overseas but sent his well-wishes, saying Kuini’s path would be “illuminated by the great legacy” of her father. Check out this video for a squiz at the traditional coronation…