Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Puketoi Rōpū

Whiria ka Aho ki Puketeraki rōpū organised a hīkoi for 20 whānau to visit the Puketoi kete Collection at the Otago Museum. It was an amazing experience for whānau to see the collection up close and hear the history directly from the curator Catherine Smith. After the museum visit 10 Whānau travelled to the Māniatoto to visit Puketoi Station and met with the Crutchley whānau, who took the rōpū through the gullies to get an idea of where the kete had come from. Gerard O’Regan from the Otago Museum also attended to help us look for rock art. Although on this occasion we didn’t find any, everyone still enjoyed the learning experience. Afterwards we had a lovely shared kai with the Crutchley whānau. We stayed overnight in Ranfurly to have breakfast with local weavers from the Maniototo Arts Centre the following morning.

In August Janine Hight graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Development and a minor in TESOL. Janine was also awarded the Te Tumu Totoweka Prize in Māori Culture 200-Level in 2019, and awarded a Council Commendation for Exceptional Performance in 2020. Janine’s daughter Jade graduated from Otago University in 2021, with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Psychology, and is presently doing her master’s degree in Zoology specialising in Pekapeka bats.

Kaumātua Christmas Lunch

Thursday 15 December 12pm, at Puketeraki Marae, Karitane

Come and join us for an afternoon of good kai and good company. RSVP by 12 December to aroha@puketeraki.nz or phone the Office: 03 465 7300

Office Closure over Kirihimete

Please note that our office will close at 1pm on Thursday 22 December and re-open on Monday 9 January 2023. We wish to take this opportunity to wish you all Mere Kirihimete and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Haere ora, haere pai.

Kā mihi Otago Community Trust

Early this year we were thrilled to receive a grant from the Otago Community Trust. The grant was put towards the purchase of a new convection oven and chiller for the kāuta and seats and trolleys for in the wharenui at our marae.

13th Annual East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening

The annual East Otago Taiāpure research evening will be held the week of Monday 12 December. Keep an eye out in the e-pānui for date confirmation and RSVP to admin@puketeraki.nz