Alan Murray
Waiheke Island has long been an important centre for Maoridom which has no marae. This problem is now being taken care of. Alan Murray, Waiheke County Councillor has long been to the fore in organising ttie construction ot the marae. This year he has the pleasure of actually seeing it grow before his eyes. Indeed, the first stage is scheduled to finish before the end of 1982. This involves around 1500 square feet and will establish the basis of a substantial marae complete with cooking area, meeting house, and community hall.
The current president of the Marae association is Kato Kauwhata. He heads the Piri Tahi Marae Committee. Translated Piri Tahi means “one for all all for one”. According to Alan Murray, one of the reasons for the large measure of support is that the marae is a multi racial one.
It will provide an opportunity for people from other districts to sample the island life, notes Murray, an industrialist who once ran the island’s textile industry.
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Tu Tangata, Issue 9, 1 December 1982, Page 37
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169Alan Murray Tu Tangata, Issue 9, 1 December 1982, Page 37
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