Memorandum signing
The Timaru District Council and Arowhenua Rūnanga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on cultural, economic and environmental matters.
The MoU is a living document and will be added to as the relationship develops. Both parties are really pleased to be working together and can see the benefits for all involved.
From left, Arowhenua Rūnanga chairman, John Henry with Timaru District Mayor, Damon Odey holding the signed MoU.
Dates to remember
Hui-ā-Iwi 2015
Transport will be organised for one day of Hui-ā-Iwi. We will be leaving Arowhenua Marae at 6.30am on Saturday 21 November and we will be departing Hui-ā-Iwi at 4.30pm for the trip back to Arowhenua. Seats need to be booked before Tuesday 20 October and a $10.00 deposit is required to secure your seat.
Kura Reo 2016
Arowhenua will be hosting Kura Reo from 11-15 January 2016. Kura Reo caters for beginners to fluent speakers of te reo Māori. Any whānau members interested in attending should contact the office for more information. We have three wāhine from Arowhenua and possibly one from Moeraki who are enrolling in the beginners class – anyone else out there who wants to join them? It would be great to get a rōpū of around six to seven wāhine.
Weaving rōpū
Weaving for beginners started around two to three months ago and from there the group has been meeting at each other’s homes every Thursday between 5.30-7.30pm. Members of the group continue to grow and develop their new skills in weaving. The rōpū have now decided to meet at the marae weaving room every Thursday night between 5.30-7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Pānui contributions
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