2007 National Weavers Hui
Friday 19 October – Monday 22 October 2007
Hosted by Te Whanau a Apanui - Maraenui Marae
“Nau mai haere mai, ki Te Tairawhiti, Horouta, Mataatua rohe
Greetings and salutations from the eastern sea board of the Horouta and Mataatua canoe.
Welcome welcome, thrice welcome
Nau mai ki te hui whakahirahira raranga o te motu, Tau-a-Rua
Welcome to the prestigious bi-annual National Weavers Hui”
Ko te roopu e hautu ake nei mo tenei hui, ko Te Roopu raranga Whatu a Uhengaparaoa. Your host group for this occasion is Te Roopu raranga Whatu a Uhengaparaoa.
Chairman - Mr Con Te Rata Jones
Secretary - Ms Jo Byers
Interim Treasurer- Ms Eileen Koopu
Treasurer - Mrs Ruka Cameron
Taraki Uta, Taraki Tai
“Otukani te maunga, Motu te awa, Hikarukutai te tangata me te hapu, ko Te Whanau a Apanui te iwi”
Theme of the 2007 Hui
Maraenui marae separates the two realms of Tangaroa and Tanemahuta; outside the front gate lies Wharotai the beach front, behind the marae lies our maunga, Otukani, ascending are the native forests of Houpoto. It is appropriate that our theme relates to the topography of our marae. All taonga in the exhibition tent are related to these two realms, where you will find woven articles of nehera from both, such as the Taruke and Kiekie whariki.
Registration and Whakaeke - Friday 19 October
Early registration is available at the registration office under the shade of the pohutukawa tree from 1pm onwards. You will receive a conference pack, ID tag and other essential information. You are welcome to a cup of tea and sandwiches in the Kaauta Kai marquee outside the main entrance while you wait.
Korowai o Te Aroha
In respect to the many weavers who have joined with Hineteiwaiwa the goddess of raranga, or those unable to attend, we request that you wear your korowai in their memory at the whakaeke. You will be officially welcomed alongside our young Maori King Tuheitia and his entourage.
This is the first time Kingi Tuheitia has visited his Tairawhiti relatives of Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngaitai, Whakatohea, Ngati Porou and Turanganui tribes. Te Whanau a Apanui is the gateway into Te Tairawhiti Whaanui.
Parking
Parking is available adjacent to the Marae, wardens will direct you.
Sleeping arrangements
These arrangements will be made after your evening meal.
Contact details
Contact details for the Weavers National Hui are:
Toi Maori Aotearoa - Mr Garry Nicholas
Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa - Mrs Edna Pahewa
Te Whanau a Apanui Uhengaparaoa Weavers (host group) - Mr Con Te Rata Jones
Maraenui Marae Committee
Nga Whakaritenga o te Hui / Programme
Friday 19 October
- 1–3.30pm Registrations [Registration tent]
- 4pm Offical Powhiri / Whakaeke
- Offical opening of Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi by Te Arikinui Kingi Tuheitia me te kahui ariki [Weaving and exhibition tent]
- 6pm Te Kai o te Po [Tumatauenga Wharekai]
- Briefing on Hui programme [Te Iwarau Wharenui]
- Whakawhanaungatanga
- 8.30pm Weaving commences [Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi]
- 9.30 pm Kapu ti
Saturday 20 October
- Karakia [Te Iwarau Wharenui]
- 7.30–8.30am Parakuihi
- 8.30am Weaving commences [Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi]
- 10am Powhiri, Open Day to the Public opens ($2 adult / $1 children)
- 12pm Poututanga o te Ra (for registered guests only)
- Kai Stalls available for the public outside the marae
- 3pm Open Day to the Public closes
- 6pm Te Hakari o te Hui (for registered guests only) [Iwarau Wharenui]
- Te Hakari o te Hui (for ticketed workers, kaimahi) [Te Wharau tent]
- 7pm Karakia [Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi]
- 7.30pm Wine and Cheese
- Wearable arts competition [Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi]
Please note:
Refreshments will be available throughout the day for registered guests at Te Puna Ora canteen which is adjacent to Te Whare Tapere nui a Toi (weaving tent).
Sunday 21 October
- 7.30–8.30am Parakuihi
- 10am TRRWOA National Weavers Bi-Annual General Meeting
- 12pm Lunch
- 6pm Kai o te Po, followed by karakia
- 7.30pm Masquerade wine and cheese evening
Monday 22 October
- 7.30-8.30am Parakuihi / Whakamutunga