Centuries-old Māori warrior’s cloak returned to Aotearoa, Radio NZ, 12 May 2026
The return of a centuries-old Māori warrior’s cloak to Aotearoa New Zealand has brought surprise, intrigue, and an ancestral connection for the traditional Māori weaving experts studying it.
The cloak, a pauku, is one of only seven warrior cloaks known to exist around the world, and it’s the first to return home.