The Education Hui was held on Anzac weekend, 23-24 April with the primary purpose of celebration. On the Saturday a series of workshops were held for our tamariki, rangatahi and pakeke.
The tamariki and rangatahi were involved and entertained in a series of activities throughout the day. This was made possible with the support of the Auckland City Police, Orakei Watersports and MaiFM.
The focus for the Police was to introduce themselves and their work to our tamariki and whanau. As 3 year old Atakura Hunia alluded ‘they’re not naughty, nga pirihimana, they’re nice’. The highlight for many of our tamariki was the lucky 3 who were selected to take a ride on the police helicopter over the Waitemata and whenua rangatira. The recruitment team was also there and left with three of their newest recruits.
MaiFM joined in the festivities gi ving away prizes and broadcasting some of the fun live over the airwaves. Orakei Watersports was also there creating ‘korowai’ using some the materials found from the whenua rangatira and our moana.
At the same time, the pakeke were in the whare tupuna, Tumutumuwhenua, engaged in a series of workshops lead by Sir Hugh Kawharu, Tiaki Hunia , Precious Clark e and Wayne Pihema . The topics ranged from the Treaty of Waitangi, dimensions of rangatiratanga, leadership, tourism development and hapu education. Importantly, it was also an opportunity for our graduates to give back and lead initiatives such as this.
The hui culminated with Sunday which saw around 300 people at Orakei Marae gather to enjoy the festivities - acknowledgement of our hapu achievers and their whanau, and the distribution of resources.
Ngati Whatua Achievers
The talent, expertise and skill within the hapu is enormous and varies across disciplines, age and gender. For 2005, we would like to congratulate all of the following and those who were unable to be with us for the dedication that they themselves and their whanau have invested to be the best in their chosen field.
Sports
Chayne and Ryvas Mikaera (NZ Karate Champs), Rahera and Ngaire Hotu (North Harbour Rep - Softball Under 17’s), Te Omeka Morehu (Waikato University Mens Touch Team 2005), Te Arepa Morehu (AUT Mens Touch Team 2005, Student ambassador for AUT), Keitiria McColl (NZ Maori Under 17’s Netball team 2005), Tuhirangi Blair (Under 13’s Open Bill McClaren Rugby 2005), Melissa Ka (Tamaki Makaurau Netball Under 15’s), Dave Harriman (Dip. Audio Engineering, Tornadoes Bartercard team).
Academic Achievement
Krushil Watene (BA (Hons) First Class (Political Sciene, Philosophy), University of Auckland, ISUS Conference Speaker (Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA), Tuakana Mentor, Policitora/Philosophy Tutor, Graduate scholarship recipient), Teri Davis (Top National Certificate Student, Auckland Girls Grammar School), Leah Warbrick (Dip Maori Weaving & Fine Arts, Bach Degree, Maori Law Philosophy last Year, Dip. Year Literary & Performing Arts through Te Wananga o Raukawa), Nehupo Warbrick (Dip Maori Art & Design), Mereana Povey (Teacher Aide Certificate), Anahera Pono Takiari (National Certificate Warehousing & Distribution and Freight Forwarding), Sonia Warbrick (Dip Hauora, Certificate Oranga Hinengaro), Kelly Warbrick (Dip Literary Performing Arts), Jasmine Pouesi (6 th form certificate - Te Reo Maori), Breeze Pouesi (Best Improved Waka kopapa).
Lastly, we would like to thank the kaimahi who gave their time and energy to ensure the weekend celebrations were a success.
Click here to view the Education Hui Photo Album
