It was very interesting – Maurice you were marvellous. I think we would all go on another hīkoi, so let us know when you go again. Thank you very much. My moko Shirley (Lady) said she learnt more on our trip than she did at school. So, once again Maurice and whānau thank you very much. Oh by the way did the kaikōrero manage to get his hat back? Love you all. Nā K.K.K.
Kaumātua enjoying a catch up at Mangamaunu.
Maurice sharing some local history.
Kaumātua outing to Ngāi Tahu Farms
Seeking whānau
If you haven’t already done so, please call Tania at the office to book your seat on the bus for our hīkoi to Ngāi Tahu Farms on Thursday 27 November. The bus will leave Tuahiwi at 9am – don’t be late. Lunch will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu Property at their offices in Show Place. It will be followed by a visit to some of the Ngāi Tahu - owned properties around the city – an action packed day.
Kia ora koutou, my name is Alana Smith and I am the daughter of Peter Smith (son of Mary Ferguson). I am trying to connect with family members of Stephanie Scoringe or Elizabeth/Peti Loper. Peti is a daughter of Tieke Teone Loper and Sally Harpur. I am from the line of Koukou, Te Kapa and Hinepunui. If you have any knowledge or are able to share stories and help me with my whakapapa, please feel free to contact me on 021 309 887 or email me at larnz.5366@gmail.com.
Kaumātua weekly activities
The final computer sesssion for the year will be Monday 1 December. Please contact Tania in the office to find out what other activities we have planned for December.
I would love to meet and connect with my whānau. Nā Alana Smith.
Te Rūnanga o Wairewa Taiaha wānaka
Over Labour Weekend, a group of young men descended upon Puari Pā, Koukourārata, for the Te Tohu o Tū taiaha wānaka. It was a four-day wānaka and the boys were taught karakia and history and they learnt the taiaha do’s and don’ts, and more importantly about whanaungatanga and kotahitanga. Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au. Liam Dacombe, Hone Hurunui and Te Kaio Cranwell all enjoyed themselves.
From left, Te Kaio Cranwell, Liam Dacombe and Hone Hurunui.
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