Tamariki day – gathering resources for mōkihi wānanga Mōkihi or mogi were an essential means of transport for early Māori travelling the waterways of Te Waipounamu. Our oral traditions tell us that mōkihi, constructed from raupō and kōrari (plant materials known for their buoyant properties), have been used on our waterways for centuries, and rock art drawings in archaeological sites near the Ōpihi River confirm this.
College of Education, along with Taumutu whānau harvested raupō in anticipation of the wānanga mōkihi in a couple of month’s time.
Under the guidence of Joe Wakefield and David Perenara-O’Connell, teachers and students from the
There were three activities – harvesting mōkihi, making wharerau at the beach and making small waka to be floated down Waikekewai. There was lots of laughter, impressive creativity and a bubbling buzz of competitiveness. Another legendary tamariki day at Taumutu.
Biddy Robilliard, David Perenara-O’Connell and University of Canterbury students.
Keanu Turner, Morehu Merito, Metua Cranwell and Chris Astall.
Taumutu whānau with the students and staff from the college of education.
Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Nō reira Ka piti hono tātai hono Te huka mate, ki te huka mate Te huka ora, ki te huka ora Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, kia ora tātou katoa. “Ka ora te reo ki te kōrerotia” = The language will grow if it is spoken. Submitted by Pita Watkins
Letter to Koukourārata B4 tonight “Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao mārama” = The language is the heart to understanding. Kia ora koutou katoa whanauka o Koukourārata, Kā mihi aroha, kā mihi manaaki, kā mihi mana tapu, kā mihi tapu mana ki kā rakatira koutou katoa e ora ana ki kā rakatira koutou katoa kua mate, ki a Cora Te Aroha Wereta/Watkins/Duncan tuakana, taina, tuahine, whaea, tāua, tō māua māmā. 17