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Mayor Paula Southgate, Tainui Group Holdings chair Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua, ACC CEO Megan Main, Kiingi Tuheitia, ACC board chair Hon Steve Maharey, Te Whakakitenga o Waikato chair Parekawhia McLean, Tainui Group Holdings CEO Chris Joblin, Waikato Tainui’s Te Arataura tribal executive chair Tukoroirangi Morgan, and Waikato-Tainui chief executive Donna Flavell at the official opening.
The sounds of karakia echoed around the brand-new four-storey ACC regional office at its official opening.
Members of hapuu Ngaati Korokii-Kahukura and Ngaati Hauaa, Ngaati Wairere, Ngaati Tamainupoo and Ngaati Maahanga trailed around the building, simultaneously blessing each floor on Saturday morning.
Kiingi Tuheitia presided over the karakia and opening of the office, which represented a strong and lasting partnership between Waikato-Tainui and the Crown.
He also unveiled the new name for building that was developed by Tainui Group Holdings – Amohia Ake.
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The entry of the 8,500 square metre office on the corner of Collingwood and Tristram streets.
The name took its significance from the Waikato-Tainui saying, “Amohia ake te ora o te iwi, ka puta ki te whei ao – the wellbeing of the people is paramount.”
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