Kia Ora Kāi Tahu whānau, I hope everyone has enjoyed the holidays, with lots of whānau and lots of kai. Now it’s all over and kids are back at school, we have to get into the swing of work again. We have a jam-packed year at Arahura Marae now that we have Tūhuru, so if whānau want any information on events, or even want to come and lend a hand, please feel free to ring us here at the tari.

Rā whānau

We would like to wish everyone who has had a recent birthday, best wishes. We apologise if we have missed anyone off our list. All the best whānau.

January:
Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu and Aaron Tauwhare.

February:
William Russell (Bill), Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Tainui, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie.

Congratulations

A big mihi to Ursula Tainui, who graduated in October with a National Diploma Level 6 in Hauora Māori, Tipu Ora at Rehua Marae in Ōtautahi.

Ka pai Aunt, we are all very proud of you, (sorry it’s a bit late, but better late than never). We love you lots Aunt and all the best for your future achievements.

Ursula with her proud whānau.

Ursula with her proud whānau.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories. Send any news and photos to the above email, phone 03 755 6451, or visit the tari anytime. Nau mai haere mai we would love to see your smiling faces.