On Friday 28th December we were delighted to hold our first ceremony of commitment at Waipoua Lodge.

Guests Barry Olson and Terry Fullerton from Canada celebrated their engagement commitment through a very special Maori cultural experience performed by Mathiu Korewha and Barbara Moka from the Hokianga. The ceremony included many special moments with wonderful Maori proverbs including “whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi, ko te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei!” which translated means “Pursue your dreams, if you should stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain!” and “Te mea nui rawa, ko te Aroha!” “The greatest thin in life is Love” – wonderful messages to us all!