Ka mihi aroha
Awarua Rūnaka extends love and sympathy to all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time.
Rā whānau
Happy birthday to all those celebrating this month.
He pēpi
Ko Ruapuke te motu whakaruru, he manawa tītī.
Ko Makere te toa whakawhana, he kāhu kōrako.
Tīhei mauri ora.
Piri and Gaylene Sciascia have welcomed two new mokopuna, taking the moko-tally to 11.
Hunter Te Arawai Vavatau Sciascia-Taufao was born 30 November 2015 to Byron Taufao (Kāi Tahu, Samoa, Ngāti Toa) and Atareta Sciascia (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu).
Piriponatahuri Te Painga Māpuna Sciascia born 1 February. Piriponatahuri is the mātāmua of Tumarangai Sciascia (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Dee Sciascia née O’Carroll (Ngaruahine, Ngāti Ruanui and Te Ati Awa).
Left to Right: Hunter Sciascia-Taufao and Piriponatahuri Sciascia.
Ngā Kaihoe o Rākaihautū Waka Ama update
By the time this publication is distributed to whānau, the rōpū will have begun weekly pre-season training on Monday nights between 6-7pm at Tarere ki Whenua Uta (Old Māori House) at 8 Bradshaw Street, Bluff. The open day is Sunday 2 October, near the boating ramp on the Foreshore Road in Bluff. As this event is subject to weather conditions a pānui will be sent out closer to the time concerning the start and finish time, or change of date. In the meantime if you require more information about wanting to be a part of the Waka Ama Rōpū, as a helper or a rower, contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or Gail:
03 212 6020.
Rangatahi Tumeke Limited
An outdoor camp for rangatahi between the ages of 12 and 17 will be held in the Catlins from 30 September to
4 October. Any queries or questions are welcome. Tīhei mauri ora. Nā Steph Blair. Cell: 0272815708 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Notice of annual general meeting
Taituha, Karaitiana & RL Karaitiana Trust
Annual General Meeting 2016
Ōtākou Marae – Labour Weekend
Saturday 22 October 2016 at 1pm.
Any changes to address or contact numbers please use contact details below:
Hayden Coote
Secretary
[email protected]
Phone/text: 022 429 6298.