On Thursday 20 November, members of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc. travelled to Hokitika for the opening of the Ngāti Waewae whare tupuna, which began with a dawn ceremony on the Friday. Members then stayed on for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Hui-ā-Tau on the Saturday, before departing for a trip down the West Coast and over the Haast Pass to Wānaka, where they stayed overnight before travelling home on the Sunday. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who took part, even though there was plenty of rain in Hokitika.

Whānau stop for a picture at Lake Hawea. Photo by Roslyn Nijenhuis.

Whānau stop for a picture at Lake Hawea. Photo by Roslyn Nijenhuis.

The whānau who travellled to Hokitika. Photo by Roslyn Nijenhuis.

The whānau who travellled to Hokitika. Photo by Roslyn Nijenhuis.