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Issue 1.1 |
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March 2006 |
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KIA ORA
This is the 'Kia Maanu, Kia Ora' Stay Afloat, Stay Alive panui with updated information, articles, photos and water safety tips aka Maori styles.
During the last four months Water Safety New Zealand Regional Coordinator, Mark Haimona, has travelled to various regions and cultural events throughout the North Island to promote water safety and survival skills to whanau. |
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RIVER SAFETY
Rivers alone account for up to 30 percent of all those who drown in Aotearoa and are most recurrent for Māori drowning. For many, the river is a close, cool and free source of swimming and recreational activity within the community. Always take extra care by rivers, ‘when we respect them they're fun’. |
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PIO!
Nau mai, haere mai e Pio!
Water Safety New Zealand would like to welcome Pio Terei on board our waka. Pio already appears in Safe Fishing posters and will soon feature in new information and resources on staying safe in, near and on the water. His latest show ‘Tangaroa’ sees him enjoying the waters of Aotearoa alongside local Māori who share their stories and traditions of the sea. If you’re into real fishing and gathering kaimoana, then hook on to the Tangaroa series on Sundays at 8.00pm on Māori TV.
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HINERUPE
MAIDENS IN THE POOL
Ka mau te wehi e hine ma!
Horouta Waka Club crew the Hinerupe Maidens practice their survival skills during a water safety session at the Gisborne Aquatic Pools. The Maidens were out in force to promote water safety kaupapa at the recent National Waka Ama Champs at Lake Karapiro. We wish them all the best for the upcoming World Waka Ama Champs in March 21-26 in their quest to defend the World Championship title they won in Hawaii in 2004. |
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A WORLD OF PEOPLES
He piko, he taniwha, Waikato taniwha rau!
The World Indigenous Peoples Conference was held in Waikato at the end of last year. This renowned celebration of first nation peoples started with a powhiri for all the speakers, educators and guests at Turangawaewae Marae. Mark Haimona and co-presented Natana Takurua, Waikato University, presented a paper on water safety education for Māori. In this photo, Hoturoa Kerr, from Te Toki Voyaging Trust prepares to launch the waka taua on the Waikato River. |
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PA WARS!
Ka pai rawa atu e Moera
Pa Wars for Tainui and Nga Puhi iwi were celebrated last month in force with whanau representing their marae in sporting events. WSNZ contributed water safety tee-shirts and hats for competition spot prizes. |
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"Kia Maanu, Kia Ora!" and the KMKO and WSNZ logos are registered
trademarks ® of Water Safety New
Zealand Inc. Copyright © Water Safety New Zealand 2006. All rights reserved. |
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