Annual general meeting
All members are welcome to attend Te Rūnanga o Awarua on Sunday 6 December at 10am at Te Rau Aroha Marae.
Boat launch
On a windy, cold spring day, the Bluff Coastguards launched their new rescue boat. The day started with a viewing of the new boat at 9am, followed by a pōwhiri and lunch for the manuhiri at Te Rau Aroha Marae.
After lunch, the official opening and blessing took place, and during this segment Tā Tipene O’Regan spoke on behalf of the Awarua community.
During the opening, Rhys Ferguson was presented with his skipper’s ticket by Dallas Reedy, the sole survivor from the Easy Rider boating tragedy, whom Rhys spotted clinging to an emptied petrol container in Foveaux Strait.
The day concluded with an afternoon tea at the Southern Ocean safety building near the Bluff Rowing Club.
Tā Tipene during his kōrero at the opening.
Tā Tipene enjoying a ride on the new boat.
Rhys Ferguson receiving a hongi from Dallas Reedy after being presented with his skipper’s ticket.
Timaka/Wybrow whānau hui
A whānau hui is scheduled for Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2016 (Waitangi weekend) at the Tautuku Outdoor Adventure Centre, 388 Chaslands Highway, South Otago/Catlins, for the descendants and whānau of Ngāi Tahu 1848 Blue Book Kaumātua James (Duffy) Wybrow II and Sarah Wybrow (Perkins).
Activities will include a hāngī whakapapa/history session, visit to cultural sites along the Catlins Coast and the unveiling of Wybrow whānau headstones at the Waikawa Urupā/Cemetery.
The cost for this hui is $20 per adult 18 years and over, those 17 years and under are free.
Please bring your own breakfast and afternoon tea, the hāngī on the Saturday night and lunch on Sunday will be provided.
Onsite accommodation is limited to 150 persons, first in, first served. Some alternative accommodation options are available at your own cost.
Whakapapa/history information is sought from descendants, for the purpose of producing a booklet. Please RSVP before 30 December. For a registration pack or further information, contact the Organising Committee c/- Nelson Gutsell by phoning 03 2468 356 or emailing [email protected]