Event Programme
This will be an important chance for the whole of our community to gather together to talk, to listen and to share with overseas descendants and visitors as we remember those Pakeha and Maori who died 200 years ago.Friday 4th December 2009
4.00pm - Kaeo Whangaroa College Grounds- Powhiri/Guests Welcomed
6.00pm Finish
Saturday 5th December 2009
10.00am - Formal Comemoration
- At The Reserve Outside Whangaroa Big Game Fishing Club In Whangaroa
- Waka salute (6 Large Maori Waka)
- Opening Karakia (Prayer)
- Formal Welcome
- Official Guest Speakers
- Cannon Salute
2.00pm Meal Sharing at Kaeo Whangaroa College Grounds
- The Band of the Royal NZ Artillery will conduct a Sunset Service
7.00pm Unity Remembrance Whangaroa Evening at the Kaeo Rugby Club
Important Notice: Free Buses will be leaving from 8.00am onwards on Saturday 5th from Whangaroa College and Kaeo Rugby Club grounds. It is advised to use the buses as there will be no parking available in the Whangaroa village.
Sunday 6th December 2009
10.30am - Interdenominational Church Service- At The Reserve Outside The Whangaroa Big Game Fishing Club
- Doves being released