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Duke Kahanamoku (1st of 2)

Duke Kahanamoku

Popular among Māori until the arrival of European missionaries, surfing underwent a revival after the visit of champion Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku in 1915.

About this item

Canterbury Museum, Canterbury Times Collection
Reference: 1923.53.433

Permission of Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Nancy Swarbrick. 'Lifesaving and surfing', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/lifesaving-and-surfing/4/1/1