[Māori Television] Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti in the East Coast is using Anzac Day to symbolise the community’s opposition to violence across the board but they’re starting in the homes.
Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti ANZAC chairman, Victor Walker says, “It is a time for us to acknowledge the past, while looking to the future. Our community has had its ups and downs since the end of World War II but deep down we have known that we descend from resilient roots.”
The community’s Anzac Committee has focused on developing its Anzac Commemorations over the last five years to build momentum from the annual day of remembrance of war service and sacrifice, to also include honour and duty to family, whānau and community well-being.
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