Te Matatini 2015

March 9, 2015

Yesterday was Pohiri- the opening ceremony for Te Matatini. Performers, supporters, Iwi, hapū and whānau all arrived on Hagley Park, numbering in the thousands. It was a great pōhiri, Hami Hilton was delegated as the speaker for Ngāti Kahungunu.

Today was the first day of pool rounds, and was the day in which Pareārau took to the stage. Members from EIT are involved heavily with Pareārau- Matewai, Programme Coordinator is their leader, Jackie Ham also a Lecturer is involved with Pareārau. It was great to see them stand proud and represent Ngāti Kahungunu with great