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Mike
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Bruce-
Wow. What an amazing home you have. Thank you for letting us have the hui and thanks to all your family who were so friendly and kind to us all.
Thank you so much.
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Laressa Donaldson
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Kia ora Bruce,
Thank you so much for letting us have our beautiful KAHA Queer Youth Hui at your wonderful marae. It was a lovely experience and such a beautiful place with an interesting history.
regards
Laressa x |
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Josh
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Kia Ora Bruce,
Thought I'd leave a quick note to say thank you again to you and your family for accomodating us at the Kaha Hui - I had a wonderful time and I know that many others did also. See you in 2011!
Josh |
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victor pikari
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Kia Oar Bruce, kei te mihi kei te mihi e tenei ra. It was awesome to catch up with you today, and korero about the past some 33 years ago when, myself, Sharon Simion, John Reddy and David Grant worked and stayed with you in those early days.
The whare has changed heaps since the days we were there, but it was nice to be sitting in the main house before all the buildings joined the main house. You have done well and although time will catch up with us all, you still look the same , a bit older, but the mind always sharp and focused, even today you think of how the Marae will carry on into the future, always planning ahead.
It was also great t have your daughter take us around up stairs and she did a wonderful job of explaining the kaupapa of each room.
I stand proud to be one of the many Rangatahi ( at the time) to have had been part of your journey as well as the development of the Marae,
Thanks for all you did for us back in the day, and trying to teach us life skills. being so young we didnt really apprecate the values you were trying to install, but for us it was about getting on the piss, and finding a party...
Its hard to imanage I have come along way myself, my journey wasnt all that pretty when I left in 1977, alife of crime and holidays was the only thing I really new, however, having changed my life around and graudating with a BSW life has been good to me.
I have dots next to my name and have worked in Health, Justice, Socail work and now work for Council, always helping and supporting our communities.
Once again thanks Bruce and I will come back exchange stories of an era gone bye.
Victor Pikari |
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Olivia
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Kia ora bruce
I had one of the best experiances at tapu te ranga I learnt so much about your marae
I hope I get another chance to visit a marae like yours
yours sincerly, Olivia at wainuiomata school |
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Room 2 Wainui Primary
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Tena koe Koro Bruce
The marae is one of a kind - it should be a place that everyone must see in New Zealand. The view is amazing. We like how there's lots of levels and how it is made out of recycled materials. We really enjoyed the art in all the whare.
Thanks for your hospitality and thank you Pare for taking us on the tour. The stories about the whare were awesome and interesting. We learnt lots about Maori culture and traditions like the powhiri. We hope we can come to Tapu Te Ranga again.
From Room 2
Wainuiomata Primary School |
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Jamie-Ann and Lyneah
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Kia ora Bruce
I really enjoyed doing the hike.
I didn't really enjoy getting prickles in my feet during the rakau's.
Yours Sincerly
Jamie-Ann
Kia ora Bruce
I enjoyed the tour because there were very good stories that Pare told.
I did't really enjoy getting prickle's in my feet during the rakau's.
Your's Sincerly Lyneah |
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catlin and georgia
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kia ora bruce
i had a fantastic time at the marae.it is a awesome place.the thing i enjoyed was the tour and wind horse flags.you truley inspire me thank you for your hospitality.Georgia
Kia Ora Bruce
i had a great time at the marae i learnt lots of things on the tour I also really liked the view on the end of the hike.Yours Truly Caitlin.
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Rose and Jewell
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Kia ora Bruce
thank you for letting us come to your whanau's marae,I learned a lot including I found out it was my marae too !!!!!!
From Jewell
Kia ora Bruce
It was very interesting coming to your whanau's marae.I learned alot about your culture and the history of the marae.
Yours Sincerly Rose |
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Sapphire Jade Renata
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Kia ora (Tashi Delek) Bruce,tamariki and whanau season's greetings,wishing you all the very best for the coming year.Miss you all soo much.I am so thankful for the opportunity to have stayed @ your whare,it has opened new eyes to look out into the world and gifted the time to develope inner strength,& courage to walk and honour the journey.(slowly & surely)None of which could be possible without the many friends and whanau who share there stories along the way.Many blessings xxx |
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Mark Te Maire Davis
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My jaw dropped in awe at what I.ve just seen,After being hosted at your Beautiful whare for our annual Karate camp.From the warmth we felt whist being shown around by the most confident relaxed and humblest 15 year old I have ever meet(Pare hinetai)it made us all Im sure, a little jealous ,To the bro joining us down the back of the class for sparring sessions,wonderful.
Youre vision 34 odd years ago to pursue youre goal and dreams.To have got so far is inspiring,A never ending labour of love ,A very special weekend,and I,m extra glad to have met your Mum.Goodhealth to you all till we meet again.Mark
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Debbie Pearson
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Kia Ora Bruce, Many thanks for sharing your home with us over the weekend - it was such a beautiful setting for the camp. The kids and adults alike were in awe of the majesty and the spirit - so warm and inviting. Having such special surroundings really helped make the weekend a great success. I missed the tour, but the others raved about it so much I'm determined to make sure I don't miss it next time we come back!! Our heartfelt thanks... NZ Ryukyu Kempo Association |
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Eugene Ryder
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Kia ora matua me tou whanau. I have had the pleasure of visiting your marae on more than one occassion. I would like to thank the whanau for my most recent visit. It was an awe inspiring pleasure for our whanau (Black Power Wellington) to utilise Taputeranga for a recent visit by our whanau from Raupunga and Frasertown. There purpose in visiting was the revival of our(Black Power/Mangukaha) focus on sports. They brought with them two netball teams and a league team. We as a whanau are not normally given credit for positive activities yet as you know, we are doing our best to instill a sense of pride in being maori and things maori. It was evident to us all that we are heading in the right direction and it is only progressed with the awhi and tautoko of whanau/marae such as yours. Please pass on to all involved in Taputeranga warm thanks on behalf of Black Power Wellington and indeed from our whanau from Raupunga and Frasertown. We were indeed inspired by your passion for change and utilising te ao maori for this to happen. Nga mini nunui ki a koe te Rangatira me tou whanau. Na tou mahi hei whakahua te korero e pa ana ki 'Te mea nui i te Ao' ahakoa nga tae o nga kakahu kiri hoki, ko te mea nui, He Tangata! Mauri Ora kia koutou! |
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Shelley Robinson
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Kia ora, I had the priveledge of staying at this marae for a hui, what an amazing place x |
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max
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Your site is very interesting. Thanks.
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hye-young
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I think maori have a high opinion of themselves.
although I couldn't understand maori's cultures,tatoo and mythologe
anyway I was so impressed they still love their ancestors and country.
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Jutta
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Hello Bruce,
I was surprised, what a beautiful place it was. You have a very friendly daughter (Pare) and she knew so much about maori culture. I was impressed und enjoyed the visit a lot. Thank you. |
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SHU-LING
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Tapu Te Ranga Marae is an art treasure. The Maori culture should be more extended, and people make more effort to preserve it. |
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Tipstah
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kia ora matua ... my names Tipi
i just want to say thanx 4 letting us stay in your awesome marae also know'n as your mum ... really apreciated ... im one of the brown boys from the anamata that danced when beetroot came ...
but yea just thought id say THANX HEAPZ !! and all hope is gud for the future ...
KAKITE !! |
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Jessica Berentson-Shaw
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Thank you Bruce and your whanau for welcoming us to your land, your home, and making it such for us. A privledge. |
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Jessica Berentson-Shaw
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Thank you Bruce and your whanau for welcoming us to your land, your home, and making it such for us. A privledge. |
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Owen Lloyd
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Nga mihi nui kia koutou te ahi ka o Tapu te Ranga Marae mo tokoutou manaaki a matou i tera ra. He mihi nui ki to kotiro ataahua mo ona korero me tona wairua pai Kia kaha koutou tena koutou katoa |
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Anna Te Rei
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Kia ora Bruce, Pare and whanau,
I have been to your marae a few times and each time it is a wonderful experience especially when you arrive with a new roopu and tune in to their vibe -I felt this. We are in awe of the uniqueness of Tapu Te Ranga, tino ataahua.
Kia ora to Pare, wonderful to have you show us around, your youthful energy is uplifting - you are a great ambassador. We look forward to our next hui with you.
Noho ora mai
Anna |
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C Morrell
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I stayed at your Marae with our Marine Science students. First and foremost, thank you for the wonderful experience you gave us and the immaculate tour guide. Pare, your knowledge is impeccable. Bruce, your life experiences are lengendary.
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charlotte
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kwl website :) |
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aidan
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kia ora kuhziez. howz da marae?? sowi bout not goin 2 ur birthday koro bruce but happy birthday any way.. have a good day. |
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Luanne Butler no Kaikohe
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Kia ora Matua Bruce, Pare and the rest of the whanau.
I was one of the many lucky people who has stayed at Tapu Te Ranga Marae recently. We were there for the National Kapa Haka comps in Wellington. I would like to thankyou all so much for such a wonderful stay. The marae is truly a beautiful place with so much history. I would especially like to thank Pare for being so helpful and friendly. She made us all feel so welcomed. Kia ora, and I hope to visit again soon. |
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parehinetai no waitaha sahida babi stewart
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hey dad hahaha
just visiting the website, its pretty cool. cant wait till you update those new photos.
have a great day dad
love you 11th daughter |
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liam
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I am from b2 ridgway school I really liked your marae and I loved the tour and the stayover I liked the bush walk although it was a bit tiring thank you for having us at your lovely marae. |
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Ben
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I am from B2 Ridgway School.We stayed at your marae on Tusday 13 May.Hi, Im Ben.I really loved staying at your marae.I thought the marae was awsome!How old is Borris? How long did it take you to build the marae? I really liked the carvings we saw on the tour. Thank you for having us. |
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Lucy K
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I am from B2, Ridgway School.We stayed at yor marae Tuesday 13th May.I liked the marae because it something in a maori culture that we have never had before.I liked the nursery walk and talk because I learnt a lot about native plants.Thanks for inviting us. |
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Hieran
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I am from B2 Ridgway school We stayed at your marae on Tuesday 13th of May.Borris is a relly cool cat and he is a fluffy cat and how old is Borris? Thank you for letting us stay at the marae we appreaseat it
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Isobel
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Dear tapu te ranga marae I really enjoyed the bushwalk because it was very ariy thank you for having us. |
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Jemimah
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I am from B2, Ridgway School.We stayed at yor marae Tuesday 13th May.I liked the nursery because there were lots of ferns.I had so much fun in your bed because I was near my friends.thanks for inviting us. |
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Adam
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I am from B2, Ridgway School.We stayed at yor marae Tuesday 13th May.I liked the nursery because there lots of native plants and I liked the walking in the mountains.I liked how the marae looked because it looked very maori cultured.Thanks for inviting us. |
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Adam
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I am from B2, Ridgway School.We stayed at yor marae Tuesday 13th May.I liked the nursery because there lots of native plants and I liked the walking in the mountains.I liked how the marae looked because it looked very maori cultured.Thanks for inviting us. |
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Emma
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hi i'm Emma.I am from ridgway school in b2 and i came to your marae on tuesday May the thirteenth and I really enjoyed the nature walk because I saw heaps of native plants. thank you very much for having us. |
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Isaiah
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I am from B2, Ridgway School.We stayed at yor marae Tuesday 13th May.I really liked the 9th level because you could jump around on the mat.The nursery was cool because it had heaps of different flowers and it had a really nice smell.Thanks for inviting us. |
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John
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I am from B2, Ridgway school .We stayed on Tuesday 13 May.I like the woman that guided the tour and the tour was good because it was very informative and my favourite room was nurery room.The nursery was fantastic because of the native plant walk.Thanks for having us. |
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Rex
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I am from b2 ridgway school. We stayed at your marae on tuesday 13th May. I liked the flax weaving because it was fun. I liked borris because he was fun to play with. Thank you for having us to stay. |
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salote
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Hi my name is salote and i am from ridgway school the thing i enjoyed most was the bushwalk and i really liked the sieeping room thank you. |
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Anya
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I am from B2, Ridgway school. We stayed on Tuesday 13 May. I think the tour was fantastic because it showed about their side of maori culture and my favourite room was the treehouse. I loved the sleeping room because the matresses were soft.Thanks for having us loved your marae. |
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Lewis
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I am from b2 ridgway school.We stayed at your Marae
on tuesday the 13th of may.It was awesome because the tour
had things like hidden rooms
and cool things like boncy mattresses.thank you for letting us stay. |
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simran
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I am from b2 Ridgway school we stayed at your marae on tusday 13th may I really enjoyed bedtime because me and my crazy friend clare were having a meeting with our teddy bears. |
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David
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Hi Im David and I come from Ridgway school. I think the Marae was awesome. I realy liked the sleeping room it was fun. |
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Jessica
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I am from B2, Ridgway school .We stayed on Tuesday 13 May.The nursery walk was fun because we saw so many native plants.The Marae tour was interesting to see that they had a culture they belive in.Thanks for having us. |
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Hunter
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Hi I am from B2, Ridgway school.We stayed on Tuesday 13 May.The Nursery and Marae gardens were cool because it was facinating.The sleeping room was huge in fact it bigger than my room.Thanks for having us!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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clare
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Hi my name is clare and I am from ridgway school I Really enjoyed the bushwalk and also I have never been to a marae before! so it was a real exprience for me so thank you for having us we really appreceate your kindness. |
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julian
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hi I'm julian and I come from ridgway school,B2.I absouloutely loved the nusery walk because I LOVE BUSHWALKING!.The marae was fasanatingly big!. |
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louis
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Iam from b2 ridgway school.We stayed at your marae on tuesday 13th May.I really liked the tree house room because there were bouncy matterss in it.The bush walk was cool because I learnt more things about the bush. Thank you for having us to stay. |
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