Te Pataka Korero

with Thomas de Thierry

People Places & Stories

2010

Brick by brick - October

A significant boost to our local economy saw 18 new employment opportunities established last week for our Youth (16 – 24) at Te Hana Te Ao Marama.

First Kaipara missionary station - September

It is said by our tupuna, that the Rev. William Gittos visited Oruawharo about the year 1853.

Model paa named - August

On a day last month, as the (rau kura) sun streaked across the sky and night approached, a moving but historical ceremonial event took place at Te Hana.

Master carver welcomed - June

Last month the Te Hana Trustees and its Taumata Kaumatua of elders welcomed Louis Te Kauarehua Kereopa, of Ngapuhi and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent, into the mist of Ngati Whatua ki Kaipara whaanui.

Hapu environmental plans - May

This is an exciting time for local hapu – Ngati Mauku, Ngati Kauwae, Ngati Te Hana and Te Uri o Hau. The establishment of its new (RMU) Resource Management Unit, at the Te Hana Trust is underway.

Over the last couple of months, I have been reading with interest the great debate and discussions around the pronunciation and spelling of Mangawhai. In line with this debate, and as tangata whenua and a local resident, I have also been asked my thoughts on the issue.

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