Moko Papa Wananga 6 - 8 o Noema
As part of the momentous occasion of commemorating 150 years since the siege on Te Tarata, Te Whānau a Apanui artists have graciously offered to hold a Moko Papa Wānanga to be hosted at Waioweka 6-8 Nov for those wahine interested in having their moko kauae done.
Nāu te rourou nāku te rourou.
Ōpeke marae, Waiōweka | 6 - 8 o Nōema
Contact
Kylie Poihipi kpoihipi@gmail.com or Tracey Gilmer Tracy.Gilmer@twoa.ac.nz
Nāu te rourou nāku te rourou.
Ōpeke marae, Waiōweka | 6 - 8 o Nōema
Contact
Kylie Poihipi kpoihipi@gmail.com or Tracey Gilmer Tracy.Gilmer@twoa.ac.nz
Media ReleasesWhakatōhea Commemorate Seige of Te Tarata 150 Years Ago - 14 May 2015
Whakatōhea will convene the 150th Commemoration of the siege of Te Tarata pā that took place on the Kiorekino plain at Waioeka in Opotiki. Confiscations under the New Zealand Settlements Act 1863 and its amendments took place in South Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, Taranaki, and the Mōhaka–Waikare district in Hawke’s Bay. Confiscations also took place in Poverty Bay under separate legislation. The largest confiscations were in Waikato and Taranaki. The effects varied from region to region, but the consequences were very severe for Waikato–Tainui tribes; Taranaki tribes; Ngāi Te Rangi in Tauranga; and Ngāti Awa, Whakatōhea and Tūhoe in the eastern Bay of Plenty. “This will be the first time that Whakatōhea have held such a significant event so we are excited to be able to commemorate the battle and educate our whānau about the history that unfolded in Te Whakatohea in the 1865 that resulted in the raupatu of all our lands.” says Te Tarata Committee chairperson Te Rua Rakuraku. “Whakatohea is now on a committed path to uncovering the consequences of this unjust legislation. The commemorations is a significant first step in the process and also in the pre-settlement stages for our Iwi.” says Te Ringahuia Hata. The commemoration will be held on October the 4th in Opotiki. -ENDS- Scoop |
Media ReleasesTe Whakatōhea prepares for 150th Commemorations
15 September 2015 Te Whakatōhea, along with over 12 other iwi and dignitaries, representatives of the Kiingitanga, Ministers of Parliament, representatives of the House of the Governor General and Mayor of Opotiki Tony Forbes have all confirmed their attendance as tributes and memorials will flow to those who lost their lives in one of the few cavalry charges in the New Zealand wars. “We are extremely humbled that many distinguished guests, iwi and members of Parliament are coming. The day is to honour and remember those not just in our iwi of Te Whakatōhea but other iwi who joined in the struggle to fight for our lands” says Roger Rakuraku, Chairperson of the Te Tarata organising committee. The commemorations will begin on Sunday 4th October at 4am at Kioreroa (Pākōwhai), Memorial Park then at Ōrongoiti, (Pile Rd) with karakia by Ministers of the Ringatū church to unveil the pou carvings and significant memorials. The first pōhiri for the Kiingitanga, the motu and general public will take place at 10am at Ohui, also known as the Waioweka Domain on the corner of Terere Pa Road. At 12pm, Ministers of Parliament and representatives of the government will be welcomed on in a mass pōhiri and haka with the participation of over 300 haka performers from all across the region. To conclude, everyone is welcome for a kai hākari at Waioweka Marae at 3.00pm. More information is available on the website http://www.tetarata.com -ENDS- Scoop |