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Prince Harry paddles a waka


Prince Harry completed a windy 40 minute waka journey, becoming the first royal to paddle the Whanganui River. Harry got out of the waka and gave a big thumbs up to the crew, later admitting he was "absolutely knackered." "That's my exercise done for the day." The Prince was given a specially carved hoe (paddle) to help his efforts, carved by the kaiurungi (waka steerer)

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