Saturday, 3rd October 2015
3pm Whakatau for manuhiri at Ōhui (Waioweka Domain) 3.30pm to 5pm Mass haka practice at Ōhui for everyone 5.30pm Pōhiri at designated marae accommodations (for those staying overnight) Ōpeke marae, Waioweka Road, Opōtiki Terere marae, Terere Pa Road, Opōtiki Omarumutu marae, SHW1, Opōtiki Waiaua marae, Waiaua Road, Opōtiki 7pm Dinner at each designated marae |
Sunday, 4th October 2015
4am Unveiling of Commemorative Pou 1. Kioreroa / Pakowhai, Memorial Park, Corner Albert and St ohn St, Opōtiki 2. Ōrongoiti, Corner Pile and Waioweka Road, Opōtiki 3. Breakfast at Riverlock, Pile Road, Opōtiki 10am Pōhiri for the Kiingitanga and the motu Ōhui, Waioweka Domain, Terere Road, Opōtiki 12noon Pōhiri for Dignitaries and Members of Parliament | Order of Speakers Te Whakatōhea Te Rua Rakuraku on behalf of Ngāti Ira Danny Poihipi, Kaumatua of Te Whakatōhea Te Kahautu Maxwell on behalf of Te Whakatōhea Dignatories Representative for New Zealand Governor General, The Right Hon. Sir Jerry Matapārae Representative for Chief of Army, Brigadier Peter Kelly MNZM Representative for Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating Members of Parliament Māori Members of Parliament Hon. Chris Finlayson, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Local Representatives Mayor of Opōtiki, John Forbes Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti Kapa Haka Roopu Kai Hākari at Ōpeke marae, Waioweka |