Dusky Sound exhibition
The Tamatea, Art & Conservation in Dusky Sound exhibition was held in the Southland Museum on Friday 16 December. The Carving of Tū Te Rakiwhānoa was loaned by Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka for the exhibition. This beautiful piece usually rests in the wharenui at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. The opening was well attended by Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka whānau.
Aunty Jane Davis and Shona Fordyce standing beneath the carving of Tū Te Rākiwhanoa.
Ōraka Seal
Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka staff recently got a phone call to say a pup seal had been playing on the road at Colac Bay, and that it looked thin and distressed. Staff attended and assessed the situation. The poor wee thing was down by where the road has been washed out among the rocks being used as bank protection. It couldn’t find a hole big enough to get back through and out to the water. Locals once again came to the aid and helped catch it and put it safely back in the water where it was last seen body surfing in the waves. Please note small sea mammals can often be found this time of year out on dry land. First point of call is the Department of Conservation: 03 2112482 Seal at Colac Bay.
Sunday Fun Day
On Sunday 22 January the Colac Bay community held a Sunday Fun Day. This was an amazing day and congratulations to the organisers. The day was designed for the whole family with activities and stalls. Activities were centered at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. Tamariki were given fire service uniforms to try on, then they were able to go through a tunnel and try and find their way out – all in the dark. This proved to be a fun game and some tamariki completed this course more than once. Once they completed the course there were balloons, lollies and stickers for them.
Riki Bull of Colac Bay wearing the Firefighter uniform.
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