Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust Board of Trustees had a surprise visitor during their recent governance hui. Settled in to their hui on Yaldhurst road, next door to a café owned by a whānau member, they were amazed to see The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae walk through the door.
The Governor General was on his way to the Hororata Highland Games and as he had some time up his sleeve, he decided to drop in – totally off the cuff no preparation, no nothing. He just came in, so we took advantage of the photo.
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust is a kaupapa Māori provider of a range of health, education and social services that promote the health education, culture, history and wellbeing of Māori/women and their whānau. Nā Kim Manahi.
From left, Haneta Pierce, Alison Bourn, Kim Manahi, Sir Jerry Mateparae, Aroha Reriti-Crofts, Te Inupo Farrah, Vicki Ratana.