Mahuru/September 2007 Issue 2 3
E rere atu na
te hookioi He whakanui i te Koroneihana te tuatahi o Kiingi Tuheitia
With thousands converging onto Tuurangawaewae Marae during August, the first coronation for Kiingi Tuheitia was an auspicious occasion for the tribe. Before moving to Tuurangawaewae, the week-long celebrations started on August 15th at Waahi Paa in Huntly, to mark the anniversary of the passing of the late Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu. Many people attended to pay tribute to her memory. A special highlight of the day included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Prime Minister Helen Clark, at a memorial garden planted in honour of Te Arikinui. Other dignitaries who attended coronation celebrations included King George Tupou V and Princess Pilolevu of Tonga, Princess Kekaulike Kawananakoa of Hawaii, Prince Teriihinoiatua Joinville Pomare of Tahiti, Western Samoa head of state His Highness Tui Atua
THIS ISSUE: Tupua Tamasese Efi, Cook Islands representative Sir Frederick Goodwin and New Zealand GovernorGeneral Anand Satyanand. In his first public address, Kiingi Tuheitia highlighted the importance of education and identity. “As parents and grandparents we need to nurture the next generation to excel in all that they do, pursue excellence and be tireless in their determination,” Kiingi Tuheitia said. He paid tribute to past kings, Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and the legacy she had left behind. “I pay tribute to their wisdom and leadership to ensure that Maaori people will continue to shape this nation of Aotearoa, our lands, our mountains, our rivers, our forests, our oceans and our people.” Following his speech, there was a salute from the three waka taua, Taheretikitiki, Rangatahi and Tumanako, as Kiingi Tuheitia and his guests watched from the barge. ►►►
FEATURE Scenes from Koroneihana 2007 Pgs 2-3 PITOPITO KOORERO/NEWS Doors open wide at Kaitumutumu Pgs 4-5 Tainui facilities prove popular Historical names Tainui Rangatahi Summit dream realised Home sweet home Pgs 6-7 Home away from home Tainui Waka Primary Schools Pgs 8-9 Kapahaka Regional Competitions 2007 Mighty River Power Electrical Apprentice HAAKINAKINA/SPORTS Tainui Sports Ltd Funding Pgs 10-11 Tainui b-ballers making hoops A day on the Waikato River Claim Pg 12 Maaramataka