———-Update! Change of pōwhiri time!——–

Meeting point: Meet at 3pm Friday 20th at the park in Akaroa township, next to the public toilets. We will practice our waiata and prepare for the pōwhiri. Info about what to expect can be found here.

Starting time: Be at Ōnuku Marae at 3.45 for the pōwhiri.

Gathering finishing time: We will be packed up and ready to go at 2pm on Wednesday 25th.

NOTE: Allow 1 1/2 hours to travel to Ōnuku Marae from Christchurch city centre.

Watch this little video of Rachel’s for a peek at the scenery we’ll see at the Gathering: We’ll be arriving at Ōnuku Marae soon

Being Well: Ōtautahi Summer Youth Gathering is on!

The Gathering is a five day event run by youth volunteers for young people, aged 18 – 35 at Ōnuku Marae near Christchurch, 20th – 25th January 2012.

The theme of the Gathering is Being Well, a very holistic exploration of health. We will explore being well individually, being well in relationship with others, and being well in relationship to the earth. This will include biography work, compassionate communication, flax weaving and biodynamic/organic gardening. We will also have some stimulating presentations from guest speakers.

The view from the marae.