The Sunday night of AGM, Denis Gapper reckons he had the best sleep in years.
“Seek opportunities, wānanga, courses, iwi initiatives, learn the reo, and most importantly use it.
Iwi members Krissteen Smith, of Christchurch, and Kylie Batt, from Westport, are back on land after joining the Tuia 250 Voyage as trainees aboard the waka hourua, Haunui.
About 50 members travelled to Rotoiti the day ahead of the AGM for some time on the water at this special wāhi tapu.
Iwi members who have expertise and knowledge of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō whakapapa are sought to advise the Trusts.
Iwi members Krissteen Smith, of Christchurch, and Kylie Batt, from Westport, are back on land after joining the Tuia 250 Voyage as trainees aboard the waka hourua, Haunui.
Each year alongside the AGM, hākari gives members a chance to catch-up and reconnect.
Whānau, it’s nearly time. The master craftsmen are in the final stages of building the iwi’s waka tangata and the date for launch has been set.
Tuia te rangi e tū nei Tuia te Papa e takoto nei Tuia te aroha ki te ngākau o te tangata About four years ago, the Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Trust…
Three members of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō are about to set sail, having been selected to join the Tuia 250 Voyage as trainees.