Published: 9 July, 2019
Tuia/Tōtaranui 250 this November 21st-26th 2019
Tuia/Tōtaranui 250 this November 21st-26th 2019
Te Ātiawa nō runga i te Rāngi, Te Ātiawa nō runga i te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui
This Sunday 14th July 2019 and 21st July 2019 - 10:30am to 12noon at the Training Rooms at Waikawa Marae.
There will be an opportunity for Te Ātiawa Trust registered Iwi members to participate in this prestigious and historical event Tōtaranui 250 a Celebration of 250 years of navigating the seas utilising the environment.
The pōwhiri is happening at Meretoto (Ships Cove) Thursday, 21st November.
There will be a community welcome on the Picton Foreshore Friday 22nd with a market day on the foreshore selling goods and food etc.
Saturday there will be a stage in place for a series of acts with the highlight being a live band with a spectacular light show to give the feel of a blending of two cultures.
There will be a mountain of activities one could be part of during this 6 day event.
There is an opportunity to participate in the haka pōwhiri, Kaiwero and Waka tāngata, however this is a shared role with other Iwi who will also be wanting to participate.
Numbers are very limited and only the most committed to practices will take part in the pōwhiri. In the event that numbers are to large there will be a selection process.
Due to number restrictions (Health and Safety) there is limited people numbers who can attend the pōwhiri at Meretoto (Ships Cove).
This has impacted on all Iwi and Dignitaries of the day. However not to leave everyone out we are asking for interest by kaumātua who would like to attend the Pōwhiri.
If you would like to know further details about being involved please call the Te Ātiawa office and ask for Amai.
Amai Thompson
Pou Tīkanga/Cultural Manager
03-573 5170 / 021 028 76507 / 0800 284 292
cm@teatiawatrust.co.nz
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