Marae Planning and Funding seminars were held across the Hawke’s Bay region. Marae and whānau attended the one-day workshops. A range of information was presented by the Department of Internal Affairs, IRD, the Fire Service, Ministry of Health’s Community Water Assistance Programme, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, local councils, Civil Defence, the Māori Land Court, Historic Places Trust and Te Puni Kōkiri. Wairoa College, St Josephs Māori Girls College and Te Rangimārie provided entertainment.