The Beginning: Maude Isaacs (left), Lady Lorna Ngata, Dame Georgina Kirby carrying the sacred stone Aoraki, Whetu Terekatene Sullivan & Cliff Whiting carrying the sacred stone Ikurangi with the many guests waiting to enter Maia. The late sun warmed their hearts.

The Powhiri inside Maia with the Paepae & Tangata Whenua. Reverand Boy Tuhou (standing left), Rutene Irwin, Bill Kerekere Kaumatua Turanganui -a-kiwa, Henare Swann Polytech Kaumatua, Taranaki Paratene Chairperson Kahui Kaumatua Rongowhakaata, Darcy Ria Kaumatua Rongowhakata, Rosemary Middleton Polytech Chief Executive Officer & Bronwyn Holdsworth Tairawhiti Polytechnic Representative.

Richard Frances.

Rose Pere calls the Karanga

Cliff White placing the Mauri. This will be the new home of Aoraki & Ikurangi.

Architect Graham Nicol, his design & consultancy services helped to make this possible.

Derek Lardelli, an artist and tutor.

Inside Maia. Despite plenty of space the Art Studio Gallery was full of people.

Inside Maia. Despite plenty of space the Art Studio Gallery was full of people.

Nga Kaiako Steve Gibbs & Sandy Adsett. Always busy.