Battle of Te Ranga 157th Commemoration

157th Commemoration Service of the Battle of Te Ranga Monday, 21 June 2021 from 7am. Parking available on the reserve (corner Joyce Road/Pyes Pa Road) Nau mai haere mai - come join us in observing one of the most significant events in the history of Tauranga.

MC Charlie Rahiri
7.15am Gather at Te Ranga Reserve – corner Joyce Road and Pyes Pa Road (parking available on reserve entrance on Joyce Road)
7.30am Mihi whakatau: Tamati Tata
Karakia: Pahu Akuhata, Apotoro, Hahi Ratana
Himene: Whakaaria Mai
- Turi Ngatai – On this day at this place…
- Te Ranga Poems – Aquinas College students Fae Moran [Year 10] and Madeleine Parry [Year 8]
- Wreath laying – Piper: Pokarekareana
- Mo te Hunga - For the Fallen read by: Whetumarama Timutimu and Jaide Hetutu
- Waiata Arohaina Mai – Sung by students of Taumata School and Greenpark School.
- Garry Webber - Mayor Western Bay of Plenty District Council
- Doug Leeder – Chair, Bay of Plenty Regional Council
- Amazing Grace – Waiari Kohu
- Karakia
8.15am Aquinas College for morning tea
Tree planting: Greenpark School, Taumata School and and Te Wharekura O Mauao.