Nga Waka Federation Hui
Nga Waka Federation is hosting a weekend training course for ceremonial waka leaders, at the Bay of Islands College Marae, from Friday 18th through to Sunday 20th July.
| Date | Venue | City | Country | Duration |
Haere mai koutou ki te hui whakahirahira mo nga Kaihautu me nga Kaihoe Matua.
Nga Waka Federation is hosting a weekend training course for ceremonial waka leaders, at the Bay of Islands College Marae, from Friday 18th through to Sunday 20th July. The course will commence on Saturday morning and conclude Sunday morning with a practical examination.
Nga Waka encourages all leaders to participate. This event is also a practical way of assessing the quality and relevance of the programme for Kaupapa Waka. The course will be facilitated by representatives of the NZ Coastguard.
The Day Skipper Certificate Course is separated into 5 units:
• The Vessel (Waka)
• Navigation
• Rules & Regulations
• Emergencies
• Knots
Spaces for the course are limited to 40 people and registrations are due in by 12pm, Friday 11 July 2003.
For more information about the course and registration details, please contact:
Te Arikirangi Mamaku
Nga Waka Federation - Project Officer
Ph: 04 801 7914
Email: events@maoriart.org.nz
Dates: Friday 18th , Sunday 20th July 2003
Venue: Bay of Islands College
1 , 9 Derrick Road
Kawakawa
Friday 18th July
5:00pm Powhiri
7:00pm Karakia
Introductions
Outline of the weekend's events and the NZ Day Skipper Certificate Course
Saturday 19th July
7:00am Breakfast
8:30am Course starts
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Course continues
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Course continues
9:30pm Conclusion of the day's events/brief overview
Sunday 20th July
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Examinations
11:00am Hui ends
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