Te Whānau o Waipareira Rōpu Kaumātua Celebrate Christmas at Te Mahurehure Marae.

Te Whānau o Waipareira Rōpū Kaumātua chose Te Mahurehure Marae to celebrate their 2024 Christmas lunch, alongside Hoani Waititi kaumātua.

After a delicious lunch they enjoyed presentations including a long service award for Whaea Waki Moses; Marion Tenaia received unexpected recognition for her support for rōpu Chair, Albie Tepania; and there was also a celebrations for Matua Jim Te Wiki’s graduation from his full immersion Rumaki Reo programme.