He pēpi
Henare Te Aika-Puanaki and Rhea Waretini would like to announce their new pēpi, Te Maiaorere o Ngā Whakaaro Tiki te Aroha Te Aika-Puanaki Waretini (Maiao for short). He was born on 10 April weighing 6.3lbs. He is a great moko for Teresa Te Aika and first moko for Lynne Te Aika. He is a healthy young boy and was an early gift as he was born a month before his due date. His iwi are Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kahungunu.
Thank you all for the kind wishes and congratulations.
Baby Te Aika-Puanaki Waretini.
Rā whānau
On 13 May, we celebrated the 90th birthday of Aubrey Pohio affectionately known as Uncle/Pōua Bob. He spent his special day at lunch with his youngest sister Meri Jacobs, followed by a visit from his two nephews Clifford and Todd Jacobs (sons of the late brother, Henry Jacobs).
Clifford Jacobs said he was always there to help dad and asked for nothing. Todd Jacobs spoke of how Uncle Bob had always lived and been close to them all their lives – usually within walking distance. “He misses our dad a lot too as they did a lot together.” It was a joyous day enjoyed by all and I’m delighted to say that he was happy, healthy and in high spirits. Here’s to plenty more birthday celebrations for you Uncle Bob. Nā Reriti Tau.
From left, Todd Jacobs, Bob Pohio and Clifford Jacobs.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Anneke Topia for her achievements in the Southern Lights Salon Culinary competition. Anneke made Michelle Phillpott’s tomato soup with cheesy cherry tomato scones and scored a mighty bronze award. On behalf of the entire pā, we send you our congratulations and we look forward to having a taste of your award-winning kai at the next hui; especially when Reriti is back in town. Good luck with your future endeavours of becoming a chef, and smashing the competition next year with a gold as well.
Anneke Topia (front row left) with fellow award winners and colleagues.
The award-winning tomato soup and scones.