On Labour Weekend our social health and well-being portfolio hosted their first Whenua Fest. Māori health providers, public health organisations and community groups came on board to promote health awareness and whanaungatanga, and to strengthen community relationships and whānau togetherness.
There were team challenges for young and old, traditional Māori games, fitness demonstrations, health screening, live band Medway Roots, Amokura kapa haka and of course fantastic kai. A huge thank you to all the sponsors, organisations and team of helpers who made our day success a success.
Amiria Tikao, Amiria Robinson, Mia Tietjens in the Team Challenge.
Donna Tainui and Nigel Robinson open the festival.
Amokura kapa haka perform.
Mia defends against the adults as all ages ‘Push Play’.
The crowd enjoys the beats of Medway Roots.