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Want a chat with the Maori King? OK, but make it snappy
By Yvonne Tahana
Thursday May 19, 2011

Want to meet the Maori King at the grand ball? Women should wear tiaras and avoid trousers – and, please, speak to him politely for only a couple of minutes.

King Tuheitia’s chief of protocol, Helen Kotua, has issued detailed sartorial instructions and even specific questions guests should pose when they meet him at a Grand Ball at Turangawaewae Marae in August.

“The Dress code is Strict to all guests. For the Gentlemen, it is Evening Tails, Regalia, Decorations and Miniatures. For the Ladies, Gown’s [sic], decorations, miniatures & Tiara’s [sic], no Slacks or Trousers,” says the protocol guide.

“I do reiterate this dress code and beseech you to be respectful of this occasion.”

Guests are encouraged to lead conversation, although it should be kept to only two subjects, and people should ask only polite questions, keeping the whole encounter to one or two minutes maximum.