Day Two of the Indigenous Language Symposium and Farewell Dinner at the Glenview Hotel.
We hear presentations by
Hone Edwards, TV New Zealand
Pania Papa and Matai Smith, Cinco Cine Productions Ltd.
Lee Smith, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Huhana Rokx, CEO of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Prof. Pou Temara of "Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo Māori"
(Institute of Excellence in the Māori Language)
ILI Board member Richard Littlebear (left) and ILI President Gerald Hill (right)
ILI Board members Patricia Ningewance Nadeau (left) and Maura Dhu Studie (right)
The current and former Commissioner of the Māori language:
Timoti Karetu and Huhana Rokx
Poroporoaki (Farewell Dinner) at the Glenview International Hotel: it is time to
thank our hosts and companions for allowing us to become part of their communities, for the generosity with which they have shared their lives and for their patience in answering our many questions and requests.
One last song and dance from our hosts
Before long, Jerry, Joel and Chris are called onto the stage to perform the haka which they do with grace and a great sense of humor.
Whirimako Black provides the first part of the evening's entertainment; Leon, Taisha and Urshula the second. Maura Dhu Studie puts in a special performance. Moera Anderson is the MC.