Te Oranga O Turanga "Go Hard" at Tamararo
With a passion for Kapahaka and a willingness to ensure Te Tairawhiti groups get through to Te Matatini, "Te Oranga O Turanga "has once again been re-formed.
This has been the 2nd time Turanga Health has put forward a team and once again they have not disappointed the masses who watched the performance on the Friday.
This year was special as the managers and the CEO came on board to support the kaupapa.
Our VLC whanau were once again there to give it their all.
So to those 6 teams that got through to Te Matatini we say….
Kia Kaha!!!
Traditional Maori Games
The rangatahi division has been busy lately with the resurgence of Traditional Maori Games making a comeback in schools around Te Tairawhiti.
Ki o Rahi is a traditional pre-european Maori ball game. It is a fast running contact sport played on a circular field; it involves handling and passing of a ki (ball).
Before each ki o rahi game at a school, injury prevention sessions are held focusing on the importance of stretching, hydration, warming up and down before and after sessions.
Rural Schools Summer Splash
 Schools from Patutahi, Muriwai & Whatatutu were involved in the rural schools summer splash.
Beach volleyball, ki o rahi and touch rugby were the activities played.
Sunscreen was provided with fruit and water for all participants and supporters to enjoy.
Health themes were also part of the day which included:
Nutrition, Sun smart and Injury Prevention.
Car Seat Bolting Clinics
 Did you know it is a legal requirement to have your babies car seat bolted into your vehicle, or a fine of $150.00 will be imposed if you are caught without a car seat secured with a bolt.
Free car seat bolting clinics in our rural area’s run by our Tamariki Ora division will be held soon, the success of previous free bolting clinics have proved that the message is getting through.
So keep our mokopuna, tamariki safe when travelling in cars.
They are our responsibility. |
