Community Notice
9 June 2009
For immediate release please

Motatau Marae - Mihiwira Wharekai opening
Saturday 27th June 2009

E te iwi he panui, karere tenei!

Motatau Marae will open its newly rebuild wharekai (dining house) Mihiwira this month on Saturday 27 June. A powhiri will take place on Friday 26 June for manuhiri (visitors) and the official opening/karakia will commence at dawn 4:00am on Saturday 27 June.

No reira, nau mai, piki mai, haere mai ki te awhina i tenei kaupapa whakahirahira!

Mihiwira Wharekai Opening Programme

Friday 26th June
5.00pm / Powhiri for manuhiri
Kai to follow

Saturday 27th June
4.00am / Official opening/ karakia
6.30am / Breakfast
9.00am / Entertainment showcasing local talent on marae atea / courtyard
12.30pm / Hakari
MCs: Erima Henare / Waihoroi Shortland
Entertainment
Cutting of the cake
6.00pm / Evenings entertainment

ENDS