On Thursday 13 June, the 173rd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi near Pukekura by Korako and Karetai, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou achieved a milestone – we celebrated the formal opening of our new wharekai Hākuiao.
The day began with a pōwhiri to welcome our manuhiri from far and wide. Although the day started with persistent rain, the skies cleared at an opportune time, allowing our manuhiri to enjoy the day without getting wet. [Read more…]