Ngā mate
To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy.
He pēpi
Our congratulations to all whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.
Rā whānau
Happy birthday to everyone celebrating birthdays this month.
Marae visits
Waimate Rotary Club held their first meeting of the year at the marae, which included the judging of their spud in a bucket competition. Altogether 55 Rotarians and their partners attended this evening.
Some of the Waimate Rotary Club members during their hui at the marae.
Waimate High School staff also kicked off their year with a teacher’s only day at the marae. This month we also hosted 75 students from Glenavy School.
Tōtara stump
A local farmer has reclaimed a large tōtara stump from the Waihao River and has kindly given this to Waihao Marae.
Delivery of the stump from the Waihao River.
We are in consultation with whānau on how to best utilise it.
Reminders
We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute to the magazine, please send your news and/or stories to the office.
The marae office is currently updating the whānau database. You will receive either a letter or an email with regards to this in the near future, so can you please respond providing the information required to assist us with this project.
Hui news
Our next whānau hui will be held at Waihao Marae on 10 April.
Christmas celebrations
Last year, another festive whānau gathering was held at the marae, where 127 whānau and friends attended our midday kai. Thanks to those who organised the day’s events, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Whānau enjoying the delicious Christmas kai.
The Waihao mōkihi Christmas cake.
Whānau at our Christmas get-together.