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Waikato marae to remain closed in Level 2

While Aotearoa has moved into Alert Level 2 since Thursday 14 May, Māori King Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has advised all marae in the Waikato region to remain closed until a review is held in June.

In addition to this, all poukai will also remain in suspension until June.

The iwi has reminded its members to protect their kaumātua and most vulnerable by remaining at home as much as possible.

The rāhui that was placed on the Waikato and Waipā rivers has also been lifted by King Tuheitia, with thanks to all of those who respect the waters during the lockdown period.

Caution to remain safe around the region's waterways at all time was also relayed.

Raahui lifted on Waikato and Waipaa rivers

#UPDATE Raahui lifted on Waikato and Waipaa rivers The raahui has now been lifted by Kiingi Tuheitia. Thank you to our communities from the headwaters at Waikato Iti to the mouth at Port Waikato. Thank you also visitors for your respect during this time, greatly appreciated. The raahui was put in place to allow the wellbeing and spirit of the rivers and waterways to regenerate and rejuvenate. Now everyone can return to using our awa. We continue to urge all our whaanau and our water user communities in the Waikato to observe the highest levels of safety as set by the authorities during Alert Level 2. Ko tooku awa koiora me oona pikonga he kura tangihia o te maataamuri The river of life, each curve more beautiful than the last. Paimaarire 💙 DAY 1 LEVEL 2 👌👌 [credits: Turangawaewae Regatta and Ngaa Waka Tauaa o Tainui Tuumanako, Rangatahi, Taheretikitiki ll, Te Waikura, Taatahiora]

Posted by Kiingitanga on Wednesday, May 13, 2020