August 10, 2015
Kuia uplifted by wananga
A kuia involved in a wananga between rangatahi and kaumatua at Makaurau Marae says it was a totally uplifting experience.
Te Puawaitanga Matene says the kaumatua shared their knowledge of Kingitanga and Waikato-Tainui history and the young people lapped it up.
"One of the things that stood out for me was one of the rangatahi being able to, because of the weekend, whakapapa from his waka down to him. That was really outstanding for me as a kuia" she says.
Te Puawaitanga Matene says at the end of the weekend rangatahi after rangatahi expressed their gratitute to the elders for sharing their knowledge.
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