Congratulations

The Whakamana Māori students graduation was held at Lincoln University on Thursday, 23 April.

Daphne O’Connell, Aunty Marg Jones, Uncle Pat Nutira and Liz Brown (kaikaranga) supported the university and graduating students at this special occasion.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga members with one of the graduates.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga members with one of the graduates.

Artists’ workshop

Students from Southbridge School, Leeston School and Ellesmere College recently participated in a two day “Gifted and Talented Artist” workshop held at Ngāti Moki Marae. Liz Brown led the workshop and she was assisted by Fiona Sloan of Te Taumutu Rūnanga, and Wendy Huriwai, Southbridge School Deputy Principal.

Each student participated in weaving harakeke, completing tukutuku and painting kōwhaiwhai panels. These skills were then combined to create a mural commemorating and drawing upon the work of the late Cath Brown. The mural now embellishes the Cath Brown Memorial Art cupboard.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga members with one of the graduates.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga members with one of the graduates.