Handling refugees
Re the article in the Horowhenua Chronicle, Page 6, Wednesday 04 March 2020, The power of a three-letter word.
A natural response to change is to worry about the risks it brings to our lives: Will we have what we need to survive?
Survival is a central concern for all living things.
But rather than asking “Can Levin handle refugees?” we can use a simple little three-letter word to empower ourselves and transform our thinking. We can ask instead “How can Levin handle refugees?”
Rather than explore all the possible threats to ourselves and perhaps forget our human compassion for others, we can focus on what’s needed to help refugees.
We are stronger together and diversity is an essential part of ensuring that life continues and prospers.
“Can” simply focuses on what we believe are our weaknesses while “How can“brings solutions.
*How* can we help the refugees arriving on our doorstep?
MIRAZ JORDAN Waikawa Beach
Culture & Heritage and Horowhenua District Council for their continued support and financial contribution every year, as well as our local entities such as Woodhaven Gardens Ltd, Tatana Contracting, Raukawa Wha¯nau Ora, Horowhenua Lake Domain Board, Horowhenua Lake Trust, JB’s Water Truck, Recreational Services and CentreSkate that contribute towards making this event the success it is!
This “free” event has continually grown over the years and this year was no exception as the attendance reached at least 700 this year!
We must pay tribute to the late Colin Paki who has been on the team since its inception and has left a huge legacy and Moemoea of showcasing the pinnacle of talent in all genres within our rohe.
This foundation ensured the mauri of our day was maintained throughout its highest realm of Whakawhanaungatanga!
To all our Volunteers and Wha¯nau Support — We couldn’t have done it without you all playing a part!
Nga¯ mihi ki a koutou katoa!
To all the stall holders that participated this year — thank you for embracing the opportunity to be amongst our people and community at such a momentous occasion to share your skills and kaupapa with us all! Hope to see you all again next year!
Finally, to our amazing team of Vicky, Ona, Nina, Bex, Billie and Ngai Te Ao Hapu¯ — another year down! It’s always an honour to work with you all as we share the Moemoea for the people and exude the amazing skills that you do! Till next year…
Ma¯ te tı¯ka o te toki, o te tangere, me te tohu o te panaho, ka pai te tere o te waka i nga¯ momo moana katoa.
By designing and shaping the keel of the waka to perfection, your canoe will overcome obstacles.