Kia ora whānau, A big congratulations to all whānau who have had babies, and to those who have had birthdays, Happy Birthday to you all. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would also like to send our deepest condolences to whānau who have lost loved ones. Aroha nui, they have sadly left us but will never be forgotten. Kia kaha whānau.
Rā whānau
Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Karen Coakley, Hilda Tainui (Tilly), Papakura Tainui, Moria Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Emma Tainui, Tahana Tauwhare, Shannon Watts, Hector Tainui, Hector Tainui Jnr., Henare Mason, Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Harley Panapa, Eniitan Ewebiyi-Meihana, Liam Gutsell-Coakley, Tainui Coakley. Aroha mai whānau, if I have missed anyone’s birthday.
He pēpi
Big brother William would like to proudly announce the safe arrival of Hektor Wallis Simpson, born 4 April, to proud parents Davida Downs and Hayden Simpson and proud Tāua Thorpie and Granddad Dave Downs. A big congratulations to the whānau.
Baby Hektor Wallis with his big brother, William.
Ngāti Rārua
The rūnanga was pleased to host Ngāti Rārua at Arahura on 12 April. The Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Waewae whakapapa connection and history is through our tupuna Nihorere. Both iwi are committed to building a strong relationship that strengthens our whakapapa connection and we look forward to coming together for future wānanga. Ngāti Waewae take this opportunity to thank Ngāti Rārua for their amazing koha towards the building of our Arahura Marae complex. We also wish to acknowledge and thank the Lee whānau and their wonderful Tāua, Molly, who is a very special matriarch of Ngāti Rārua.
Tuhono Tuara
On 14-15 April we had the pleasure of hosting Te Rau Matatini workshop Tuhono Tuara. A big mihi to Joe Mason for putting the tono in to host the last workshop here in Arahura. Ngā mihi ki a koutou.
Workshop participants.
We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to [email protected] or phone 03 755 6451.
Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.