Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau, 

As another big year draws to a close, me whakanui ka tika, so let’s gather for a relaxed BBQ/Picnic to celebrate, connect, remember, and look ahead. 

A huge mihi to Brendon McIntosh and his whānau for hosting us at their home. 

Come and celebrate our business whānau who are putting in the mahi in our region, and our award finalists and recipients from the KUMA Māori Business Awards. 

Bring your whānau, some kai to share, a picnic rug, and your kōrero from 2025 and wawata for 2026. 

Āhea/When:  Sunday, 14 December 2025 @ 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Kei hea/Where: Brendon McIntosh’s kāinga: 312 Littles Road, Dalefield, Queenstown Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7gsznuRmzVkah7ZG6

Please RSVP - so we have a handle on numbers - use this link: https://forms.gle/k1P1XvwPxnjktbvz8

Mauria mai / What to Bring:

Kai to share (BBQ meat, salad, dessert, or snacks)*

Picnic blanket, beanbags, chairs, and lawn games 

Sun protection, smiles, and good vibes 

*A message from the host: There is usually heaps of leftovers, so just bring enough for you and your whānau! 

This event is open to our wider Whānau to recognise and celebrate the hard yards that we all do for our whānau and community across various kaupapa. Please share this pānui and invite other whānau along. 

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Ngā manaakitanga.