Marae Update Te Ore Ore Marae Marae Development Project On behalf of Te Ore Ore Marae, Te Ore Ore Màori Committee, we give thanks to TPK, MSD and the PDU Funding, for the opportunity to renovate our wharenui, Ngà Tau E Waru and surrounding areas. Te Ore Ore Marae is temporarily closed until further notice to allow our contractors the time and space required to perform the huge task of upgrading and renovating our Marae. Several hui and serious head-scratching have been going on behind the scenes. Overseen by the Project Management Team Joe Nuku and Tia Tuuta, He Kahui Wairarapa joenuku@hekahuiwairarapa. com and Robin Potangaroa on behalf of Te Ore Ore Màori Committee/Te Ore Ore Marae Trustees, the weekly progress has been exciting to observe. Our wharepuni, Ngà Tau E Waru, is receiving a longawaited, well-deserved makeover. Together with Suni Brown from Mahitàone Builders suni@mahitaonebuilders.com we have an inspiring vision/proposal to discuss. We appreciate the time and expertise from Suni and team.
Upgrading our showers, septic system, drainage, water storage and spouting has been a mammoth task on its own. We look forward to more work ahead from Johnson Raroa, R&M Plumbing and our tractor driver, Reon Kerr. Whànau, Chaz, Laurie and Albie Matthews, have been responsible for replacing the concrete alongside our dining room. This will ensure a safer pathway for our whànau and pakeke. Replacing our roof has also been challenging for our contractors, however, the progress so far is outstanding. Tuanui Membrane & Roofing Maintenance Ltd chris.casha@ tuanui.co.nz have the lead on this part of the project. Special mihi to Charles Morunga and our rangatahi from Ngà Kanohi Marae o Wairarapa charles@nkmow.maori.nz We hope you are enjoying the work experience and being part of this exciting process at Te Ore Ore and the other Wairarapa Marae currently under renovation. We apologise for any inconvenience with closing our Marae and appreciate patience as we move forward with these developments. Heoi anò, kàhore ò koutou tautoko, e kore i taea e tàtau, te whakatutuki i tènei mahi i roto i tènei wà. Demetrius Potangaroa Chairperson, Te Ore Ore Màori Committee Upcoming Events: Hei Whakanuia i a Matariki – ‘Celebrating our Pakeke’ Thursday 24th June 2021 (tbc)
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