Powhiri to begin Kotahitanga Week

This is Kotahitanga Week at HNI.  It begins with a formal Maori welcome to the year 7 students (manuhiri) from the year 8 students (tangata whenua).  After this we have the unveiling of each class's pou.  The week culminates in the Year 8's visiting Matahiwi, HNI's marae near Haumoana.

 Yana and Eleanor spoke about their Piwakawaka (fantail) design, why it was chosen, 

and how te caracteristics of this delightful native bird represent the class.