So we had a bit of a hui at Waihao just before Hui-a-Tau, at Arowhenua this year. This was a fantastic opportunity for those interested in the kaupapa of MoA to get together and find out about what it could be and who each other were.
We were a small number, but as it was said over the course of the hui, He iti, ahakoa he Pounamu.
After a warm welcome from the ahi ka of the Marae we had a bit of a hikoi to the river and an old kaik site, guided by the knowledgable Mahi and Hinerangi.
Back at the Marae we got to work on the first of our Mokihi, as shown by Mahi. A second one was made in short time with the left over Raupo, and in the end we had two fine looking waka ready to sail. Pity we never got to test them.
We did get to try our hands at some Mau Rakau, as shown by Rangimarie, and I think we did pretty well....
A 'friendly' game of pictionary was the last thing on the day's agenda, giving people to shoe off their creative and lateral thinking skills.
Breakfast was a feast cooked up by the boys, and a last clean up and farewell saw the end of a great hui.
Thanks to the Waihao Marae and our organisers, Rangi and Tiaki.
Thanks to all who came, it was choice!
Look out for more info in the future about MoA and its activities.
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