Kia ora whānau, well here we go again…another month gone and we are all happy.
Christmas is just around the corner whānau – not long and Santa will be climbing down the chimney. But before that happens we still have lots of mahi to do. We are looking forward to Hui-ā-Iwi in Otago – ka pai.
There have been lots of small things happening on the marae including the normal hui as well as a visit from the Child Youth and Family Services, who came to talk to the iwi. I thought it was good.
The kai cooker was out for manuhiri trucking contractors from New Zealand and a few from Australia for the Richardson trucking awards. It was held at the new transport museum by Richard Sons and there was a good turnout of people. A kapa haka rōpū performed and it was a great two hours. Anyway they enjoyed it very much – a big thanks to them as well.
he marae and the rūnaka are keeping me busy but I’m grateful that I am able to do my mahi for the rūnaka.
Lots of our whānau are māuiui and our aroha goes out to you all – big hugs whānau, big hugs. And also to the new mums and dads out there – ka pai whānau, keep it up.
To all those with birthdays – if you’ve had or are having one I hope you had/have a great time. Also, to those lucky men and ladies who have found that special person to spend their life with, a huge congratulations to you both – arohanui. Have a great life whānau.
That’s it from me. Just a word kids – look after yourselves and give mum and dad big hugs – they are our life and warmth whenever we need them. Same goes to the tamariki…they are our taoka. Whānau take care and a huge hello to all those in the North Island and those over in Australia. Nā Squirrel on the Hill.
Whānau who went along to support the Alzheimers walk at Queens Park, Invercargill.
Murihiku Māori Wardens.
The men doing the haka on-stage.