The Launching of Te Hoiere Waka

Raymond Smith

Te Tau Ihu iwi celebrate in style

Learning from the past and living for the future

It was a special occasion for Te Tau Ihu iwi Ngāti Kuia, who not only celebrated Matariki last week, they also recognised the waka Te Hoiere, that was completed exactly one year ago.

The weather was perfect for iwi members, who came from all over Aotearoa to celebrate Matariki at Te Hora marae in Canvastown, Marlborough.

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