Pānui Louisa Violet Barrett and William Russell
The family haven’t got a photo of Carline and would appreciate it if someone has and will share with us. I thank you all once again
Kia ora to the wonderful whānau who responded to my request last year asking about photos of Louisa Barrett, unfortunately the computer that received the responses died and now I don’t have any copies of the wonderful photos.
Aroha nui Myra Tipa desmyra@xtra.co.nz 9 Rothesay St Waikouaiti 9510 East Otago.
This is now why I ask again for a copy of a photo of Louisa Violet Barrett and her husband William Russell and any photos of their children I have photos of Mere and Oliver (Jock).
Toi Maori – Te Rōpū Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
workshop even had weaving ‘Caths Pop Up Kete’. Ka rawe whānau. It was wonderful to catch up with many friends and especially having an opportunity to see my mokopuna participate at the event.
Toi Māori and Te Rōpū Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa (TRRWoA) members extend their heartfelt thanks to Hui-ā-Iwi hosts, Te Taumutu, and Ngāi Tahu whānau for the invitation, welcome and honouring of one of our past chairperson – Catherine Brown, at Hui-ā-Iwi 2012.
Nā Morehu Flutey-Henare
Cath was a TRRWoA promoter and great teacher of raranga and Māori Arts, enhancing exhibitions, promoting Māori in New Zealand and overseas. The write up at the Lincoln Events Centre entrance was an awe inspiring tribute to her, together with photos, the historically written pieces, the Manu-tukutuku, the Kakahu, the art exhibition, which included raranga art.
Join Te Rōpū Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa Invitation to all Ngāi Tahu Te Waipounamu raranga weavers, students and whānau to become members of Te Rōpū Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa. Membership subscription 1 Nov 2011 – 31 October 2013 Subscriptions for the year 1 Nov 2011 – 31 October 2013 are now due. As a current member you will receive copies of the weavers newsletter and other information regarding weavers’ regional wānanga. The membership fee also entitles members to nominate a person onto the Te Rōpū Rarnaga Whatu o Aotearoa management committee and allows voting rights at the biennial annual general meeting. The fee is $100 for the two year subscription for individuals and includes voting rights. Payment can be made by either cheque or direct bank deposit.
As TRRWoA rōpū, we went to visit Caths peaceful gravesite at Taumutu on Friday. We also extend our thanks to manaaki whenua staff (members of TRRWoA) for the visit to the harakeke collection.
Cheque – to be made payable to: Toi Maori Aotearoa Toi Maori Aotearoa PO Box 9570 Wellington. Direct bank deposit: Account Name: Toi Maori – Maori Arts NZ BNZ chq acct number: 02-0568-0422417-000. The high tea was a highlight, as was being served, by the kaiwhakahaere, Mark Solomon, a true servant of the people. Saturday was kapa haka day, with everyone from their hapu, performing together on stage. Pio, the great artistic compere, doing what he does with the greatest of ease and enthusiasm. Saturday
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