This was the first of a series of monthly noho offering an introduction to the traditional, practical skills of Toi Māori Whatu Muka and Te reo Māori. It was an awesome weekend. We are incredibly lucky to have two kaiako, Irene Brady (Kāi Tahu ) and Phillippa Hakopa (Kāti Mamoe) both experienced practitioners in Toi Māori and Te reo Māori.
The noho is being run over a Friday night and Saturday each month. We are loving the opportunity to learn our te reo, tikaka, kawa, waiata and toi in a distinctly Kāi Tahu setting.
Whānau in the Waikato, it is not too late to join. Contact Jane Stevens at [email protected] if you’re interested in becoming part of our programme.
Lastly, if anyone wants to be kept up-to-date on Ngāi Tahu events happening here in the Waikato or if they have any questions for the kōmiti, please email the Kāi Tahu ki Waikato Komiti at [email protected]. Don’t forget to give us your contact phone number as well, so that we can call you if needed.
We always love seeing new faces, so please make yourself known to us and become a part of our great Kāi Tahu whānau here in the mighty Waikato. Mauriora.
From left, Irene Brady, Brendon Tangiora, Jane Stevens, Donna-Marie, Marama Olsen and June Rowland.
Irene teaching harvesting techniques.
From left, Irene Brady, Brendon Tangiora, Jane Stevens, Donna-Marie, Marama Olsen and June Rowland.