Ngati Whatua Orakei peformed a beautiful welcome (powhiri) for the crew of the Sam Simon into Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). Ngati Whatua acknowledged the work of Sea Shepherd and that both groups shared the same hope that whales of the Southern Ocean be left in peace. They also requested their Japanese cousins to kati (halt) any action against these majestic creatures. In what was sometimes an emotional gathering, Sonja Hyppänen thanked Ngati Whatua Orakei, acknowledged them as Tangata Whenua (people of the land) and presented them with a Sea Shepherd ship’s flag. Ngati Whatua Orakei were then welcomed onto the Sam Simon to share some kai (food) with the crew. seashepherd.org.nz/news-and-media/2014/10/23/the-sam-simon-arrives-into-auckland-new-zealand-1618
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:32:04 +0000
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