Also mentioned at the meeting...

I forgot to add a stamp series and Official Postmark were mentioned at the meeting on the July 9th too.

What is a Powhiri?

The Powhiri is a welcome ceremony extended to visitors by Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand.

Our First Meeting!

A recent meeting, held in the Puhoi Hotel to discuss the 2013 Celebrations, was well attended. We wanted to find out what interest there was in the community and if such a celebration was indeed possible.

Enthusiasm flowed as various topics came up for discussion, for example:
Dates.
A re-enactment of the landing (as per 1963 Centennial ) along with a Maori involvement.
Times of the tides.
A Powhiri may be possible.
A High Mass and Cemetery Walk.
Memorial plaque for the cemetery.
Special Honoring Age Descendants Luncheon at the Hotel.
Meet-and-Greet at Centennial Hall.
Museum activities.
Music at Hotel as usual 29th June festivities wind up
Music and Dance has been taken for granted down the years.
An Old Fashioned Ball.

The possibility of a lead up of previous six months leading to a crescendo in June, creating a celebration worthy of the great occasion it should be.

We are holding a further meeting in September. I’m looking forward to it.