Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 7, 2023 5:26:45 GMT 12
MAURI STONE LAID AT NEW BLENHEIM CAMPUS SETS FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
A mauri stone has been laid at Blenheim’s new co-located colleges’ campus as contractors prepare for the first phase of construction on the site.
Peter Meihana, speaking on behalf of the iwi involved in the project, Rangitāne o Warau, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Ngāti Rārua, said the fire was lit and karakia was recited as the ceremony began.
“The kōhatu was taken to this place where the stone was going to rest, and our kaikarakia recited karakia that imbues that stone with mauri, with life force, and that’s to ensure a good build,” Meihana said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/300898410/mauri-stone-laid-at-new-blenheim-campus-sets-foundation-for-the-future
A mauri stone has been laid at Blenheim’s new co-located colleges’ campus as contractors prepare for the first phase of construction on the site.
Peter Meihana, speaking on behalf of the iwi involved in the project, Rangitāne o Warau, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Ngāti Rārua, said the fire was lit and karakia was recited as the ceremony began.
“The kōhatu was taken to this place where the stone was going to rest, and our kaikarakia recited karakia that imbues that stone with mauri, with life force, and that’s to ensure a good build,” Meihana said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/300898410/mauri-stone-laid-at-new-blenheim-campus-sets-foundation-for-the-future