Kia ora whanauWelcome to 2012 whanau, the weather is just glorious at the moment, most holiday makers are back at work, next week the children will be back at school, and we will be back to normality.
While you were all enjoying your very wet festive season, the Ngatiwai Marae Learning Centre was open for business as usual operating its ‘Internet Cafe’, and while the weather kept some people away, we did get people calling in using the ‘Internet services and sampling what was available from the Cafe’ so whilst I wasn’t run off my feet, meeting and greeting people seemed to generate a lot of interest in the Marae Learning Centre.
What’s on offer: Traditional Hangi Making Course;
This is a twelve (12) week course, held every Monday from 10am – 3pm.The course will include: a historical reflecton, food safety on the marae, practical guidelines in preparing and cooking a hangi.
The tutor will be the one and only best hangi maker in the world David Davis(Son), the course will cost $15.00 per person, unfortunately in today’s econmical climate we are now at a point whereby the Learning Centre has to be able to cover costs.For futher inquires please contact me at work (Ngatiwai Marae, Ngaiotonga)or call 0212727680.
“Enrol now to secure your spot”
Expressions of Inerest: At the moment I am looking into bee keeping as there is quit abit of interest, if there is any one out there with information or know bee keeping and is willing to teach or share interest with others who are keen to learn, then I need to hear from you. There is also been a number of people interested in learning Te Reo Maori. I am currently exploring opportunities to secure Te Reo Maori classes at the Marae. If you are interested in either the Bee Keeping or the Te Reo Maori please feel free to register your interest with me.
Coffee Korero: This is an invitation to those who would like to “Korero over a Cuppa Coffee” The idea behind this initiative is to have a day set aside for a couple of hours were we can meet and share some ideas and hobbies, or maybe play cards, scrabble, or catch up on the latest gossip!! Any thing really just so that we can get together, so our first “Coffe Korero” will be Tuesday, 7th February starting at 10.00am
“Nau mai haere mai – Take a Break – Come and have a Cuppa Coffee and a Korero”
Internet Access: Don’t forget we offer “Internet Access” here at the Ngatiwai Marae Learning Centre, cost is $5.00 per hour, there are other options available contact me at the marae, or phone 0212727680. I am here at the centre Monday – Wednesday 8.30am – 5.00pm and on Thursday 8.30am – 3.00pm.
Market Day: Lastly, whanau our first market day for the year will be 18th February here at the Ngatiwai Marae Ngaiotonga starting at 8.00am, so remember the date and come along either to sell or buy. Those of you who wish to sell items it will cost $5.00 per table, proceeds from the tables will go to the marae.
Smile and Enjoy the Sunshine and Surf
Pai to ra – Have a Great Day
GEORGINA DAVIS.