On the dawn of the 15th January 2020, the first sod was turned on our new site.
On a clear cool morning the site was blessed by the local Te Herenga Waka Orewa Marae, Kaumatua (chief) Kereama Nathan performing the hakawaata (prayer). This prayer is to bless the land, clear away the old energies and bring in new energies for the site and endeavours to flourish.
As the dawn grew light a karakia (prayer, consecrating the land) was solemnly observed as the first sod was turned welcoming the dawn of another day.
