Our club was privileged to spend an evening at the O Wairoa Marae, where we were welcomed and treated to a meal. The visit, arranged by Bini Homavazir and Taini Drummond, was an initiative to establish connections with representatives of the local community to establish how the club could contribute to meaningful projects that were relevant to local needs. Following a karakia in the wharenui there was an opportunity for each of those present to explain their origins and share their stories. The tangata whenua and the Rotary Club each performed a wiata before the conclusion of the ceremony. We then moved to a different area for snacks and good conversations. We are delighted to have made a strong and enduring connection with the marae.
