Last week we celebrated the beginning of the Māori new year with our annual Matariki celebration and hangi. What an amazing day it turned out to be. From very early in the morning on Friday when Mike arrived to light the fire, the day went without a hitch. Our community came together to support us with the unveiling of the new school tukutuku panel, to enjoy a performance from our kapa haka group and to eat together and acknowledge the new beginnings inherent in the stories of Matariki.
We want to thank Mike and Trudy Porter for their tireless commitment to making the day such a success. Their expertise with the hangi and in feeding all our guests so beautifully was invaluable. Thanks also must go the local Ngati Rehia kaumatua Hemi Epiha for his support and guidance during the day. To everyone else that contributed in some way to the success of the day, including all our parents who generously donated food, we thank and acknowledge you for the contribution you made.
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