Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 15, 2023 3:24:30 GMT 12
KAITAIA COMMUNITY HOPING TO HAVE MĀORI WARDENS PATROLLING AGAIN AFTER HUI
A hui last Saturday at Kaitaia Marae was attended by eight people interested in warden roles, with a further three, who were unable to attend, expressing interest on social media, marae secretary Margaret Thomas-Amani said.
Wardens traditionally operate out of a marae, Thomas-Amani said, and Kaitaia Marae - formerly the Kōhanga Reo whare on Pukepoto Rd - was used as a base.
There are about 900 Māori wardens around the country. They are supported by Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) and police, who provide training and uniforms.
Wardens have some legal powers and responsibilities under the Māori Community Development Act 1962. They provide security, support, traffic and crowd control, and first aid.
Māori wardens are established in other parts of Northland, including Kaikohe and Whangārei.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaitaia-community-hoping-to-have-maori-wardens-patrolling-again-after-hui/CKGTUKECMREZ5GRZ775LK5N6NE/
A hui last Saturday at Kaitaia Marae was attended by eight people interested in warden roles, with a further three, who were unable to attend, expressing interest on social media, marae secretary Margaret Thomas-Amani said.
Wardens traditionally operate out of a marae, Thomas-Amani said, and Kaitaia Marae - formerly the Kōhanga Reo whare on Pukepoto Rd - was used as a base.
There are about 900 Māori wardens around the country. They are supported by Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) and police, who provide training and uniforms.
Wardens have some legal powers and responsibilities under the Māori Community Development Act 1962. They provide security, support, traffic and crowd control, and first aid.
Māori wardens are established in other parts of Northland, including Kaikohe and Whangārei.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/kaitaia-community-hoping-to-have-maori-wardens-patrolling-again-after-hui/CKGTUKECMREZ5GRZ775LK5N6NE/