Kia ora e te whanau o Te Rawhiti.
Having been involved in several tangi/functions at our marae
over time, it struck me how we have the same people time
and time again carrying out the “duties” that need to be
done at the marae during these functions – whether it be a
Tangi, a meeting, a hui or whatever. Now, don’t get me wrong
Whanau, I am not pointing the finger, but, as I am at the marae
most times, I see you all there doing what needs to be done,
no questions asked, you all just slot in and get things cracking –
and do you know what??? – I’m the one that gets all the credit
by the different speakers/manuhiri/ who comment on the buzz
that gets things cracking at the back! So, whanau I am not going
to name individuals, you are all so precious to the running of our
marae….. and as I said earlier, I’m the one that gets all the credit,
but let me tell you, I have a way of transposing that message from
me to our “go-hards” who are always present at the marae when
it comes to the crunch! ….I just thought I’d mention that my people,
No reira, keep coming to the marae and slot in with whatever has
To be done – AND MY BIG THANKS TO YOU GUYS….arohanui,
Auntie Ma.