Kaea | Matariki 2021

Photo of Kaea | Matariki 2021

Ōpōtiki future leaders hosted a Taonga takaro wananga to celebrate Matariki, 55 rangatahi as part of Future Leaders came from all over Aotearoa attended to learn from Wiremu Sarich (Taonga takaro Tohunga) , we learnt and connected at Opeke Marae in Waioeka, then shared our kemu at the Matariki Festival closing ceremony. We opened the space for the public to learn and participate in traditional maori sports and will continue to do this as an annual gathering.