Te Rūnanga staff came out to Wairewa Marae on September 30 to celebrate the anniversary of the Ngāi Tahi Settlement Act. Celebrating this day acknowledges the importance of the Settlement and the sacrifice previous generations made to see Te Kerēme through to fruition.
Te Rūnanga staff helped out whānau at the marae with painting, weeding, harakeke removal, general tidying and stock take in the kāuta and whare. The whānau were happy to see this act of service to rūnanga, as it increases the staff’s knowledge about Te Kerēme and the Settlement and it also creates an opportunity to build whanaungatanga with whānau from our marae.
Taiki Pou, Te Kaio & Metua Cranwell helping Ngāi Tahu staff prune.
Anthony Tipene-Matua and team removing harakeke.