Honoring the Earth

On November 19, 2022 the ceremony around the Pou Tapu took place, as well as the celebration of Matari’i i ni’a in the storm, members and around fifty volunteers, celebrated the earth by crowning the Pou Tapu. An emotional ceremony punctuated by Pāpā Rurua’s poignant speech.

On December 2, 2022, prior to the December 3 swim, members and volunteers cleaned up Temae beach.