Congratulations
Jason and Te Ari Timms were married on the grounds of Takahanga Marae and the reception was held at Scarborough Street, Kaikōura.This was attended by many whānau from across Australia and New Zealand.
Jason and Te Ari Timms.
Hui-ā-Iwi at Mangamaunu Marae
Easter was a great weekend of whakawhanaungatanga at our hui-ā-tau held at Mangamaunu Marae. There were participants of all ages, ranging from four months to 80 years from all over Aotearoa, we had beautiful weather and a happy whānau. A big mihi to our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi, especially Kiri Seaward (Whai Rawa), Takerei Norton (Cultural Mapping), Dr Terry Ryan and Maurice Manawatu (Whakapapa) for your contribution to our hui. The whānau really appreciated your time and skills. To the organisers and whānau, the kai was awesome and the programme showed our district of Kaikōura to the best advantage. The kōrero about historic sites of interest had whānau really buzzing. We will be having this event annually, so nau mai, haere mai.
Whānau at Mangamaunu Marae.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā whānau
A big happy birthday to all our whānau having birthdays this month. Aroha mai if I have missed anyone, but birthday wishes to you all. Tanya Weepu, Joe Mason, Julie Campbell, Blossom Meihana-Eiffie, Karley Tauwhare, Sue Meihana Tiare Mason-Couston, Tui Tauwhare, Rachael Forsyth, Quentin Johansson, Tamia Osikai, Ngariki Tamainu, Benjamin Price, Awatea Tamainu. Hope you have all had good birthdays.
Congratulations
A huge mihi to Rosemarie and Mitai Simon for finally tying the knot on 26 March. Whānau were seated outside Tūhuru waiting for the bride to be walked in by her father (Alan Stuart Tainui aka Dogger). It was a very emotional day, tears seemed to flow at every word spoken and sung. It was a very heart felt day, even the late Aunt Rose (Hinemoana Rose Tainui) was present in photos on the bridesmaids’ flowers and was felt in spirit throughout the whole day. Bride and groom with whānau.
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