Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te mihi manahau o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika mai, kua hika atu, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa.
We have been enjoying spectacular weather here on Te Tai o Poutini, with just enough rain to keep things from looking too dry. Te wā raumati is an excellent time for whanaukataka – for strengthening whakapapa bonds in fun and relaxing environments.
After ending the year with events for the young and the older, 2015 started with a couple of West Coast staples – the Kūmara Races on 10 January, Hokitika Races on 14 January and the Hokitika Sand Dunes Golf Classic on 17 January. February is shaping up to be just as busy.
December 2014
Our Hākari Kaumātua in December was a true, “boot scooting” event. Cowboy hats, rhinestones, spurs and the occasional squaw were all the order of night. The country and western theme was a hit with our seniors, who enjoyed the chance to dress up, try out line dancing and sing the night away.
The highlight of the night, was as always, the hākari itself – this year, starters were Bruce Bay whitebait and Makaawhio venison, followed by a hāngī main course with the added attraction of a delicious traditional Christmas hot ham and two desserts.
Our tamariki and mokopuna were next in line with our annual pool party at the local Hokitika Centennial Pool. Pool fun on a hot day, followed by a BBQ, pressie time and sugary treats made for a great afternoon.
Pool party fun.
Kai time at the pool party.
Karera Wallace-Jones helps as a waitress.
Sheriff Wallace maintains law and order during the line dancing.
Maramataka
Mark your calendars and if you need more information, please contact the office.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Makaawhio picnic and sports day
Our annual picnic and sports day will be held at Woodstock Domain, Rimu on 21 March.
ANZAC Commemorative Service
We will be marking ANZAC Day, at our marae on 25 April with a commemorative service.
Communication
The long list of members, who have not updated their contact details has not reduced and we continue to receive returned mail. Also, we need to ensure your email address is the most up-to-date so that we can continue to forward pānui, news and updates to our members. Please contact the office either by email or phone to update your details. If want to discuss anything contact us on: www.makaawhio.maori.nz; Facebook; makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007; [email protected] or [email protected]
Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.
Mauri ora.