June 21, 2024
Ruatoria investiture for Tā Selwyn Parata
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Former Gisborne mayor Meng Foon says Ngāti Porou kaumatua Tā Selwyn Parata has been a strong leader and a valuable source of history and tikanga for his people.
The investiture for Ta Selwyn will be held tomorrow at Uepohatu Marae in Ruatoria.
Mr Foon says he’s known and worked with him for more than 30 years, and watched the contribution he has made to his iwi, Māōri and the wider community.
“When you listen to him on the pae sharing and informing us the roots of his own whakapapa, where they link in with other people is amazing. Congratulations for him to receive this honour and like he says it’s not for him, it’s for inspiration and perspiration for his Ngāti Porou people and the wider communities,” he says.