Feedback from whānau following our first few Road Shows has been extremely positive. The Melbourne Road Show was a resounding success with over 100 whānau coming along on the day — an amazing turnout that exceeded all expectations. A taurahere group has since been established. Ka mau te wehi.
The new format this year allows for whānau to celebrate Ngāi Tahutanga and whanaungatanga. At each of the upcoming Road Shows there will be opportunities for whānau to find out more information about accessing the Ngāi Tahu Fund, registering with the Whakapapa Unit and signing up for Whai Rawa.
Our teams will have stalls set up to assist whānau and answer any questions about these three initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to sign up and gather information for these initiatives — all in one go. Come along to hear the kōrero from our tribal leaders, share your whakaaro on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and find out what Ngāi Tahu initiatives can offer you and your whānau.
Below are the dates and locations for each – add them to your calendar whānau.
Perth, Australia
Frasers, Kings Park
Sunday 28 August
Rotorua
Apumoana Marae
Sunday 4 September
Ōtautahi
Addington Raceway
Tuesday 6 September
Te Tai Poutini
Arahua Marae
Sunday 11 September
Ōtākou
University of Otago
Wednesday 21 September
Murihiku
Ascot Hotel
Thursday 22 September
Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae Society
Sunday 25 September
Lisa Tumahai (right) with a pēpi pack for Melbourne whānau.
Arapata Reuben (right), Whakapapa Manager in discussion with Te Tāirawhiti whānau.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi at the Melbourne Road Show.
Lyndon Waaka at the Ngāi Tahu Fund stall in Melbourne.