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Press Release – Wellington Rugby
LAs the conch rang out followed by a beautiful Karanga the new Wellington Rugby League (WRL) CEO Andre Whittaker and his family and supporters were welcomed into Pelorus Trust Sports House. The Mihi Whakatau, led by Te Runanganui o Te Āti Awa (ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui) chairman Kura Moeahu, received Andre into his important new community leadership role marking a new era for Rugby League in Wellington.
200 people attended the Mihi Whakatau including members of Parliament Meka Whaitiri, Barbara Edmonds MP for Mana and other local Parliamentarians and local government representatives. Other prominent attendees included Wellington Rugby League Club Chairs, WRL President Star Olsen and Patron Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban.