The return of the Moriori ancestors is "an important act of respect", Dr Arapata Hakiwai said. Video by AAP
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00:00The last known native speaker of Moriori
00:07most likely died in the late 1800s, perhaps since the early 1900s.
00:12For a long time, Moriori were considered extinct.
00:19I'm not feeling very extinct.
00:27Our story is one that's actually reflected in the stories of many indigenous peoples.
00:36Yet our experiences and our recollections are unique in their own way.
00:43So once again, we acknowledge the traditional owners
00:47and we acknowledge the generosity of spirit and hospitality that's been shown to us
00:51as we've embarked on our mission to take these karapuna back home.