LEG WORK: Willy Manga getting in shape ahead of the Kaumatua Games in Kaitaia next month.
LEG WORK: Willy Manga getting in shape ahead of the Kaumatua Games in Kaitaia next month.
After the success and enjoyment of their first time attending the annual Kaumatua Olympics in Hamilton last year, Te Hiku Hauora Korikori A Kaumatua Roopu decided it was time to bring a similar event closer to their neck of the woods.
The roopu [group] enjoyed the games thoroughly and thisfanned their desire to hold a similar event closer to home with the opportunity to connect with kaumatua [elders] within their own rohe [area]. From that, and further korero [discussion], the idea for the Te Hiku Hauora Kaumatua Games was born.
Noting this inaugural event will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa gymnasium, Korikori A Kaumatua kaimahi [organiser] Roberta McLean promised a day filled with whakawhanaungatanga [companionship], good kai and company.
"It will be a great opportunity for kaumatua to participate in physical activity; connect with each other, play games, dress up and win some prizes and most of all just enjoy being a kaumatua."
Organisers hoped to attract kaumatua from all over the Far North region to share in the day. Entry fee is only $10 which also includes lunch. Registrations are now being taken, email Roberta McLean on robertam@tehikuhauora.nz, or phone (09) 408-4024.
