Three New Programmes Launch in February.

Whakatohea Maori Trust Board launch the first for 2012. 20 whanau from Opotiki have commenced training under the tutor-ledge of Don Titoki. Whanau are working towards graduating on Tuesday 24th April.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Matai have commenced training and whanau look forward to graduating in May. Waitangi, East of Te Puke is the beautiful setting for the kura and an ex classroom has been turned into a temporary whare rorohiko. Thanks to Kuini Clarke for taking on the role of tutor.

Rangataua Marae whanau start their mahi with a one day wananga at the Marae. Kelly and Makuini Hohapata are taking on the Kaiako roles. 10 whanau will be hard at mahi over the next few weekends.