TĒNEI TE MIHI NUI KI A KOUTOU KATOA!
On behalf of the Ngāti Wehi Wehi iwi, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made our Gala Day on Saturday 3rd October 2026 such an awesome success!

Even with a bit of wet weather, the atmosphere at the marae was absolutely beautiful. The laughter, the catching up, and the incredible high spirits of our whānau and wider community completely outshone the rain. 🌧️✨

A huge mihi to:

• Our Ringawera & Stallholders: For keeping everyone well-fed with amazing hāngī, rewana bread, whitebait fritters, chow mein, mussel fritters, raw fish, mussel chowder, sausage sizzle, burgers, and that beautiful high tea spread!

• The Entertainers & Organisers: For keeping our tamariki hair looking beautiful, and a particular shout out to the organisers of the wood-chopping event and the wood choppers who show up each year. The entertainment at the end of the day was a pleasant surprise.

• Our Donors & Supporters: Everyone who contributed to the raffles, batons up, cake stall, candy floss, white elephant, and kai and plant stalls. Your generosity directly supports our marae upkeep, currently the leaky roof, and future initiatives.

• Our Manuhiri: To everyone from Manakau and further afield who came out to wrap your support around us.

An event like this relies completely on the collective power of our people. Your support helps us uphold our tikanga and kaitiakitanga here in our southern Horowhenua rohe, ensuring our marae continues to stand strong for generations to come.

Mā te Matua Kaha Rawa hei manaaki, hei tiaki ki a tatou katoa.

Thank you all for bringing your awesome vibes and support! ❤️🌾