Kā mihi aroha

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnanga extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Whekiponga – Te ara tū heke

On behalf of the whānau at Te Rau Aroha Marae and Te Rūnanga o Awarua, we would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for the sculpture Whekiponga – Te ara tū heke, generously given by Allen Harnett.

It is nestled on the embankment below Te Rourou Whakatipuranga Early Childhood Centre at the back of the marae, overlooking the kitchen. Allen said the sculpture represents hope, aroha and inner peace.

Allen Harnett pictured with the sculpture – Whekiponga – Te ara tū heke.

Allen Harnett pictured with the sculpture – Whekiponga – Te ara tū heke.

Rūnanga meetings

Members are welcome to attend the monthly rūnanga meetings at Te Rau Aroha Marae. The next meeting is on Thursday 17 April at 6 pm.

Pānui contributions from members

If members wish to have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email [email protected].

Membership database

We are currently updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email [email protected] to request registration form/s. We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses, to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.