Coronation Hui At Turangawaewae From all parts of New Zealand, people came to Turangawaewae to commemorate the death of King Koroki, to celebrate the end of Queen Te Atairangikaahu's year of mourning and take part in the annual celebrations marking her coronation, and to farewell the Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, who was making his final visit to the marae. The five days of celebration began on 18 May with a Pai Marire service in Mahinarangi at 5.30 a.m., the time King Koroki had died a year before. A memorial service was conducted on the marae at 11 a.m. by the Revd Rangi Rogers. Visitors began arriving on Friday evening, and all through Saturday many groups were welcomed, among them a large party of Cook Island Maoris who performed many of their traditional dances in front of Mahinarangi. A large group of Ratana Church people came, and Mrs Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan made her first visit to the marae since her father's death. A group of vocational Guidance officers when replying to their welcome promised support and help for Maori pupils who sought their advice. Sports competitions began, and in the evening, the Cook Islands people again entertained the large crowd. A misty Sunday morning began with early services on the marae and a challenge and welcome to Princess Pilolevu and Prince ‘Alaivahamamao, children of King Taufa'ahau Topu of Tonga, and their cousins Prince ‘Uluvalu and Princesses Siulikutapu, Taone and ‘Ofieina, children of the Tongan Prime Minister, Prince Tu'ipelehake. Their attendants brought a huge Tongan mat, a gift for the Queen. Cook Island Maoris perform their traditional dances in front of Mahinarangi after being welcomed to the coronation celebrations.