Launch of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
On 26 July, Ōtākou Marae hosted one of the several launches of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu held throughout the motu.
We celebrated with a whānau day and a celebration of Māori Wardens in Dunedin. Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou is driving recruitment and establishment for a new branch of Māori Wardens, under the mana of the rūnanga, and were thrilled with 20 volunteers signing up on the day.
The whānau day was well attended, and along with an amazing hāngi cooked by Ron Bull, whānau were treated to a magic show, photo booth, face painting, nail art and many stalls by local service providers.
From left, Iwikau Te Aika, Mahana Paerata and Te Waipunahau Te Aika.
Whānau enjoying the magic show.
Upcoming hui
September 14: Rūnanga general meeting – 10am Hakuiao. If you have any pānui or stories you would like to share, please contact Rachel at the Ōtākou office.