Wellington-bound toi moko leaves Paris

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:31p.m.

The toi moko was sent off from Paris

The toi moko was sent off from Paris

Twenty Maori heads taken from New Zealand more than 200 years ago are finally on their way home after an emotional ceremony in Paris.

A French senator fought for five years to change the law so the toi moko could be returned to New Zealand.

However, the move may open up international debate about holding artefacts from other countries.

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