Poi workshop
Ever wanted to make poi? If so now’s your chance with a poi workshop being held on Wednesday from 3.30pm–6pm at Anō Anō, Shop 6, Bank St, Kaitāia. People can learn how to make some poi from upcycled fabric and anybody keen to take part can confirm a spot at anoanoclothingrescue@gmail.com. Anō Anō, part of the Far North Environment Centre, runs on funding and donations, and koha is appreciated for the workshop. While poi are a big part of Māori cultural activities, they were exposed to the rest of the world, with poi being used by many supporters from across the globe at last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, which was held in New Zealand.
Home invasion
Five people were arrested and are due to appear in court after an alleged aggravated burglary at an address on Donald Lane in Kaitāia. Police were alerted about the burglary at 9.33pm on Friday. They were informed about a group of masked offenders carrying hammers allegedly forcing their way into the address and assaulting the occupant. The occupant was later taken to hospital with moderate injuries, and the offenders had fled the scene before police arrived. Officers later that evening tracked and placed four of the offenders in custody and were also able to arrest the last offender the next day. All five were to appear in either the Kaitāia District Court or the Kaitāia Youth Court yesterday.
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