Wednesday, 17 September 2003, 5:05 pm Press Release: Te Puni Kokiri
TE PUNI KOKIRI
17 September 2003
Media Advisory For
immediate release
Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke of Rapaki Marae
Christchurch advise that:
Media may be present at the
marae up until 10 am (at which time they must leave) and may
return to the marae at 2pm or at the end of the hui
(whichever is the later).
Te Karere, Ruia Mai and Tahu
FM will be permitted to stay on the marae for the whole day.
They will be able to take notes during this time but not
record. No cameras are to be used in the Wharenui or
marquee and no interviews must take place during
proceedings.
Please respect the tikanga of the
marae.
The media stipulations contained in this advisory
are the wishes of the marae and are communicated by Te Puni
Kokiri as part of the Ministry’s facilitation role. Please
note that the marae reserve the right to change their
arrangements at any time.
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