On 28 February, our rūnanganui (executive team) met at our marae. On the way down on Friday afternoon, we met with a large group of local Waiau (Franz Josef) community members and Kidsfirst representatives to bless the site next to the Franz Josef School where they will be building their new centre – a beautiful site.

The blessing was carried out by Upoko Rūnanga, Venerable Rev Richard Wallace, with rūnanga members in support. [Read more…]