Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 3, 2016 16:23:01 GMT 12
Golden Bay recreation facility blessed
In the darkness of pre-dawn, Golden Bay residents gathered in a ceremony led by Archdeacon Andy Joseph and iwi representative Barney Thomas to bless the planned recreation facility site.
The ceremony early on Tuesday saw 80 people pass around nine Kohatu (mauri stones) gifted by community and iwi Manawhenua ki Mohua. They were touched by each person before being laid in a hole near where the facility's entrance will be.
The site where the recreation centre is being developed is at the Golden Bay Recreation Ground, commonly known as the Golden Bay A&P showgrounds.
Thomas said the ceremony bestowed a blessing on the land, to "anchor the project" and the building placed there…..
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/76476704/golden-bay-recreation-facility-blessed
In the darkness of pre-dawn, Golden Bay residents gathered in a ceremony led by Archdeacon Andy Joseph and iwi representative Barney Thomas to bless the planned recreation facility site.
The ceremony early on Tuesday saw 80 people pass around nine Kohatu (mauri stones) gifted by community and iwi Manawhenua ki Mohua. They were touched by each person before being laid in a hole near where the facility's entrance will be.
The site where the recreation centre is being developed is at the Golden Bay Recreation Ground, commonly known as the Golden Bay A&P showgrounds.
Thomas said the ceremony bestowed a blessing on the land, to "anchor the project" and the building placed there…..
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/76476704/golden-bay-recreation-facility-blessed