🍃In January 2023 I went to my Mothers Homeland in Whirinaki for the first time. I am 62 years old & stayed @ Pakanae Marea with Penehio Whanau via invitation as our mothers were sisters. We knew each other during 1960s to early 1970s then in 1978 I moved to Australia & have lived here ever since. I have 5 children. Three were born in Australia & two in Auckland New Zealand but all have lived here with me all their lives. Now I have 8 mokopuna who want to know what & who I am & how they fit into my whanau. There is always a new question & learning for us all. So, the waiata above is one we learnt in January 2023 & before we return hoping with some of my tamariki in December 2023 to meet & reunite with Penehio Whanau🍃
Margaret Lester
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🍃 I am Margaret Anne Lester born 3rd August 1960, National Womens Hospital Auckland New Zealand. Lived in Australia since 16th September 1978 to this day. I have 5 Tamariki to first marriage & they all live here as well + 8 Mokopuna who also live here in Australia.
Bio Father: Werahiko Tapihiko. His father was Huri Te Hiko (Walter Tapihiko) & his mother was Jessie Steele Anderson. Te Puea Marae - Waikato Tainui + Ngāti Ranginui + Tainui Waka
Bio Mother: Mary Anne Penehio. Her father was Pita Te Reweti Penehio & her mother was Ihapera Harehona. Mati Aranui Marae - Ngāpuhi + Ngāti Te Hikutu + Ngātokimatawhaorua Waka
Doing Tupuna, Whanau Tree, Te Reo, Waiata, for/with my Tamariki & Mokopuna. Research of Whanau history past & present🍃
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