Rangitīkei iwi Ngāti Apa retraces the steps of a tūpuna
10 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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The Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa group at Murupara s Rangitahi Marae. Photo / Supplied
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
A contingent of Ngā Wairiki, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō and Ngāti Apa people has made a memorable trip to the Bay of Plenty, retracing the steps of ancestor Apa-Hāpai-Taketake. It s a journey the iwi had dreamed of for a long time, research team member Kiri Wilson said. Some had made it as individuals but this was the first time it had been done by a group.
Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa iwi opens Marton headquarters to the public
2 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa stakeholders set up stalls at the iwi s open day on February 27. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa stakeholders set up stalls at the iwi s open day on February 27. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
It was wonderful to see local people arrive at Te Poho o Tuariki s first open day, Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa spokeswoman Kiri Wilson says.
The Rangitīkei tribe s open day was on Saturday, February 27, at its iwi headquarters Te Poho o Tuariki in Marton. The 5ha complex is the former Turakina Maōri Girls College, which Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa bought in April 2018 and officially opened in February 2019.
Where to celebrate Waitangi Day: It s going to be an amazing day :
5 Feb, 2021 04:00 AM
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Paepae in the Park always attracts a good crowd. Photo / File
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
A day of song in Pātea, free kai and kōrero in Taihape or commemorations with family in Whanganui are the region choices for Waitangi Day on Saturday. The weather is looking good and all the organisers are taking Covid-19 precautions.
Pātea will again be holding its Paepae in the Park music festival, organising committee chairwoman Melva Tucker said.