It’s an exciting new era in Waikato-Tainui leadership as new members join the ranks alongside stalwarts across Te Whakakitenga (tribal parliament) and Te Arataura (tribal executive committee). At Hopuhopu yesterday, Te Arataura had their hui to elect a new Chair, Linda Te Aho (Poohara Paa), while Ngira Simmonds takes up the role of Deputy Chair (Kaahui Ariki Representative). “It’s an … Read More
Waikato Paepae In Good Stead For Future
Despite interuptions to original graduation plans, the second cohort of Waikato-Tainui most advanced reo and tikanga programme Te Pae Kaakaa, still got to throw their hats up in 2020. Te Pae Kaakaa aims to build the numbers and quality of speakers and protocol upholders on Waikato-Maniapoto marae. Sibling combination Rahui and Pania Papa, who have over 50 years of teaching … Read More