New Zealand Maori Queen on dialysis
{{date|January 6, 2006}}
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The [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]] [[w:Maori King Movement|Maori Queen]], [[w:Te Atairangi Kaahu|Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu]] is undergoing [[w:dialysis|dialysis]] treatment the [[w:Tainui|Tainui Tribe]] confirmed today.

The Queen's condition is not believed to be critical, and plans for the celebration in [[w:May|May]] of her fortieth [[w:coronation|coronation]] anniversary continue.
Taini Rutene; [[w:Te Atairangi Kaahu|Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu]] private secretary says "Dame Te Ata is undergoing medical treatment for a long-standing illness. There is no immediate concern." 

According to [[w:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], dialysis is a method for removing waste such as [[w:urea|urea]] from the blood when the kidneys are incapable of this.

The Maori Queen holds no constitutional function in [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]], but [[w:Te Atairangi Kaahu|Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu]] is an avid supporter of cultural and sporting events. 

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3532069a8153,00.html|title=Dame Te Ata on dialysis|author=Yvonne Tahana|pub=Waikato Times|date=January 6, 2006}}

*{{source|url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/bulletins/radionz/200601061757/17bdf7c1|title=Maori Queen on dialysis|author=|pub=Radio New Zealand|date=January 6, 2006}}

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[[fr:Nouvelle-Zélande : la reine des Maoris subit une dialyse]]
The New Zealand Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu is undergoing dialysis treatment the Tainui Tribe confirmed today.

The Queen's condition is not believed to be critical, and plans for the celebration in May of her fortieth coronation anniversary continue.
Taini Rutene; Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu private secretary says "Dame Te Ata is undergoing medical treatment for a long-standing illness. There is no immediate concern." 

According to Wikipedia, dialysis is a method for removing waste such as urea from the blood when the kidneys are incapable of this.

The Maori Queen holds no constitutional function in New Zealand, but Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu is an avid supporter of cultural and sporting events. 

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fr:Nouvelle-Zélande : la reine des Maoris subit une dialyse
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