Māori Women’s Welfare League 75 Years Strong for Māori Women and Whānau
Te Whānau o Waipareira was proud to sponsor the Māori Women’s Welfare League 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The evening honoured 75 years of Māori women’s leadership, service and contribution to our people.
For 75 years, the League has been a powerful force for Māori women and whānau. Generations of women have given their time, knowledge and leadership to strengthen our communities and create opportunities for those who follow, often without recognition.
Honouring our Kahurangi
The evening also recognised the remarkable Kahurangi of the Māori Women’s Welfare League. Among them was our beloved Aunty, Dame June Mariu.
Aunty June has given a phenomenal amount to Māori women, to netball and softball, to education and rangatahi, and to Te Whānau o Waipareira and West Auckland. Her leadership has shaped generations, and her legacy is woven through the people and communities she has served.
Board Chair Evelyn Taumaunu reflected on what Aunty June means to the whānau, and on why the recognition of all of our Kahurangi on the night mattered so much.
Waipareira was represented on the night by Board Chair Evelyn Taumaunu, Deputy Chair Jacqui Mathews and Board Members Merepaea Dunn and Jacqui Harema. They stood alongside many of the women who have built this remarkable legacy.
Our congratulations to the Māori Women’s Welfare League on 75 years, and to all the Kahurangi who were honoured.