Congratulations
Wairewa Rūnanga extends our congratulations to Charisma Rangipunga, on her ministerial appointment to Te Taura Whiri (the Māori Language Commission) in July.
This appointment is an excellent recognition of the work Charisma has undertaken over the years to promote and revitalise te reo Māori me ōna tikaka within her own whānau, hapū and iwi – with a particular focus on the promotion of using te reo Māori in the home.
As general manager of Te Taumatua at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Charisma also provides assistance in increasing Kāi Tahu cultural capacity. She is dedicated to these kaupapa and we believe she will be a great asset to Te Taura Whiri.
Naiā te reo manahau ki a koe e te tuakana, e te tuahine, nau i pīkau tēnei kaupapa mō tātou, mō kā uri a muri ake nei.
Charisma Rangipunga.
Congratulations
Wairewa Rūnanga extends congratulations to newlyweds Iaean Cranwell and Keela Atkinson who ran away to Rarotonga with whānau and friends last month to marry.
While we were suffering through minus four and minus six degree frosts the Cranwell whānau were enjoying the sun and beauty of this South Pacific paradise.
Following the wedding the whānau enjoyed a well-deserved holiday. Our love and blessings go to Iaean and Keela and of course their children, Te Kaio and Metua.
The happy couple surrounded by their bridal party.