The Heritage & Identity Team has been working with Water Safety NZ to co-design a Kairuku Programme for Marae.

All Marae take pride in being able to provide their signature dishes at important events such as Poukai. A range of research acknowledges the importance of traditional kai in improving the nutritional health of kaumaatua.  Access to traditional kai improves the mental and spiritual health of kaumaatua and has a unique ability to trigger positive memories which have also been acknowledged as a deterrent for neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc).

Grants include money for:

• Marae
• Education                                 
• Te Reo Māori                            
• Environment                             
• Kaumātua Medical Health   
• Sport
• Poukai

The Trust has opened the marae between two construction stages for our SGM to hear the concerns of marae beneficiaries in a safe and respectful environment.

Our Marae Charter also authorizes the Trust to formally discharge their obligations and responsibilities at the SGM.

1.  These are the administrative arrangements for the Waipapa Marae, Kawhia,
     Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held at the Pā on Saturday 6 August 2022.