August 06, 2021
Waititi fires up the hangi for golden Carrington
Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi wants to throw a barbeque for a world-beating constituent.
Kayaker Lisa Carrington picked up her third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games yesterday in the K1 500, giving her six Olympic medals in total, the most for any New Zealand athlete.
The Māori Party co-leader says she’s a great example for wāhine Māori that whatever they aspire to they can achieve at the highest levels.
Rather than a ticker tape parade, he says a barbeque or hāngi would be the best way to welcome her home.
"Why not because this is how we celebrate and this is how we ensure we whakanui with mana and with integrity and with pride the achievements of our people, with a hākari and a get together – absolutely – a few guitars going." Mr Waititi says.
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