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Mayor becomes indigenous tournament patron
19 September, 2007
Waitakere Mayor becomes indigenous tournament patron
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is the patron of the inaugural 2008 World Indigenous Touch Tournament to be held in Waitakere in January next year.
Maori Touch NZ approached the mayor because the event was being held in his city and because of his long standing support of, and partnership with, Maori.
Waitakere was the first council in New Zealand to establish Te Taumata Runanga, a standing committee of council representing Maori.
“I was absolutely delighted to say yes to becoming the patron for this incredibly important event,” said Mayor Harvey.
“Initiatives such as this do so much for the whole community and I am proud the inaugural event is going to be held in this city.”
The January 23 to 26 tournament will be held at Parrs Park in Glen Eden and there will be an official civic function and launch for all the teams, event sponsors and dignitaries at Hoani Waititi Marare on the afternoon of the 23rd at which Mayor Harvey will speak.
The opening ceremony will be held on January 24 and 40 teams are expected to take part.
Maori Touch NZ is hosting the inaugural event and is working with Waitakere City Council staff to ensure the city stages a world class event.
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