We built a Marae
The whanau return to Okahukura in 1991 to commence the building of the Marae.
Photos are taken by Toia.
Sitting on the right side of table from top: Uncle Robert, Chris Lucas, Steve Robinson, Uncle Bill, Uncle Tony, Aunty June, Annette, Tim, Uncle William
Steve and Chris - Framing up Steve works with Concrete & Tiles.
Now we can see what the Whare Kai under flooring looks like. Tim he's the man, good builder.
People from Whanganui came every weekend to do building, they were part of the Pilgrimage that called in on their way to the Carmelites mass in Auckland.
Whare kai flooring - How many of our generation would we get to do a build?!! I'd say they are all over 65. Bless them.
Kihini Geoff overseeing his work
Flooring for the Whare Kai: Uncle Tony, Aunty June, Uncle William, Aunty Pat Chris Lucas, and Steve Robinson; Toia's son in-law
Now we can see the Marae is now which was the old garage or shed.
Chris Lucas getting the cement ready
A blessed moment in time. Don't we all wish they were still with us? Amen to that.
Our Marae
Here's a slide show of our Marae. If you have some cool photos please send them to our Website administrators and we can get them loaded.
Nau mai ki te paetukutuku mo te Whanau Maria Marae. Mo Whanau me nga manuhiri e whakamarama ana, kia uru atu hoki ki nga whanau o Whanau Maria Marae.
Contact us
Toia Lucas-Walden
021552959
toialucas98@gmail.com
Sandra Kerr
021 914 888
smbkerr@xtra.co.nz
