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There was fun for all the family in Kaiwaka on June 18, when a Matariki Whānau Day was held at the Kaiwaka Sports Complex.
The event was organised by Te Hā Oranga, the Ngāti Whātua health and wellbeing provider that has a clinic in Wellsford, and there were medical staff on hand to provide free flu, Covid and childhood vaccinations, as well as health advice and giveaways. Plunket was also there offering advice on fitting car seats, but the main emphasis was on providing a free, fun day out for all ages.
Rides, bouncy castles and circus activities on the sportsfield kept the kids busy, plus there was a free hangi, sausage sizzle, fruit and coffee, as well as clothing and plant stalls. Whaea Mina led local tamariki in kapa haka and waiata singing and a DJ kept the music going for the rest of the day.
One of the organisers, Kiri Horn, said it had a been a beautiful day of festivities, and she expressed thanks to sponsors Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre and Four Square Kaiwaka for making it such a success.
Further events are being held later this month.
