Karanga mai
Karanga mai
Karanga mai!
Nau mai haere mai.
Ka tangi te kaka
Ka tangi te titi
Ka tangi hoki ahau.
The kaka calls, the titi calls and I also call to you.
Ma te huruhuru, ka rere te manu.
www. Te Roopu Awhina o Wairoa Trust
Te Ropu Awhina o Wairoa Trust has provided Maori cultural and educational programmes for children, high school and adult students in Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Whitford and beyond.
The programmes were run from Torere, the Whare in what was called the Owairoa Marae.
Thousands of national and international visitors have experienced a Maori cultural welcome, hospitality and cultural exchange in Torere.
In 2004 Torere was badly damaged by fire and Manukau Council has been hampered to rebuild the whare. But in 2010 Te Roopu Awhina look forward to Torere being rebuilt, and schools being able to return. Schools are invited to participate in the painting of kowhaiwhai or contribute toanga (treasured gifts) to commemorate the re-opening.
Programmes range from Pre-school Puna through primary and secondary school. Kapahaka support and training for teachers and students is available on site or in-schools throughout the Howick Ward.
Te Ropu Awhina provides maori cultural support, advice and counselling to all schools and community groups.
For more information about support for your school or group contact:
Secretary email TeRoopuAwhina@gmail.com
or contact:
Whaea Taini Drummond Tel 532-8618
Email: Taini.Drummond@manukau.govt.nz
Curator & Kaitiaki
Manukau City Council
Emelia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories
Keall House
35A Uxbridge Road
Howick, Auckland, New Zealand
