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Healing at Takapūneke Through Matariki | Auckland News
This Matariki dawn ceremony at Takapūneke Reserve marked a historic revival — the first hautapu in nearly 200 years, uniting whānau from Ōnuku Marae and Ngāi Tahu in remembrance and renewal. Celebrating the installation of 10 new pou carved by Fayne Robertson, the gathering honored a painful past — including the 1830 ‘Elizabeth Affair’ massacre — while symbolizing healing and hope for the future. Once a dumping ground near a wastewater plant, Takapūneke is being reborn as a place of reflection, learning, and connection — a powerful step toward reconciliation and restoration for generations to…
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