Hokonui celebrated Children’s Day on 5 March with over 1200 tamariki and whānau attending the free community event. Activities included: ice skating, swimming, face painting, water fights, pony rides and sausage sizzles.
The Hokonui Rūnanga ran a successful stall and the stencilled tā moko face painting was a big hit as well as the poi making station. Over 200 poi were made at the event, it was awesome seeing the tamariki lining up for their tā moko.
Amanda King applying tā moko.
Mayor Tracy Hicks and granddaughter enjoying face painting.