Family Learning

A total of 100 parents and children attended the Family Weekend held on the Whakato Marae, Manutuke, on July 6 and 7. The weekend was organised by the P.B. Playcentre Sub-association and included lectures on Maori-tanga, Maori life and customs, as well as the practical experience of living on the marae over the two days. The weekend commenced with a strictly traditional welcome to the marae.

The group assembles before the meeting-house at the start of the welcome.

Part of the group listening to the speeches.

The Kuias (Mrs Heni Wehi and Mrs Erena Brown) start proceedings with the Karanga (the chant of welcome and brotherhood); Messrs Darcy Ria and Wishy Jaram delivering their welcoming speeches.

Mr George Nepia gives the welcome from the meeting-house.

Return speeches of thanks were given by Mrs Huinga Kirikiri, Mr Alan Hall and Mr Poihiki Mahuika.

Mrs Heni Sunderland, who organised proceedings at Whakato for the group.

Individual greetings taking place after the formal welcome.

Places are taken and beds made up in preparation for the night's stay in the meeting-house.

Kim Boyd takes about two seconds to decide she likes living on the marae.

At the weekend school the opportunity was taken to present Mrs Margaret Duke with an association certificate. This was presented by Mrs Bev Hughes (right). Also pictured are Mr Ralph Duke with Roger and Linda. The Dukes are leaving the district to live in Auckland. Mrs Duke, who has been closely associated with the playcentre movement in Gisborne over the last 12 years, has been president of the association for the past year.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 241 : July 17, 1974

Family Learning