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Old 15-06-23, 08:03 AM
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Default Some 6th hauraki collar badges say Kia Kana - not Kia Kaha

Any ideas why some (4 of my 9) of these collars say Kia Kana?
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Old 15-06-23, 08:51 PM
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Any ideas why some (4 of my 9) of these collars say Kia Kana?
Hi Dave,

Surely a "typo" on the part of the badge maker. "KIA KANA" doesn't make sense, Kana meaning staring wildly, or bewitched.

As you would know, "KIA KAHA" means Be Strong.

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John
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