A haka is performed at the welcoming for the Hui-a-Iwi. Photo: ODT
The crowd watches on as Hui-a-iwi gets underway. Photo: Peter Mcintosh
Hui-a-iwi 2015 got under way in Dunedin today with a rousing haka powhiri welcoming Ngai Tahu whanau and community members from around the country.
The three-day event at the Dunedin Town Hall will feature stage performances, art and culture events and a street market on Harrop St.
About 2500 people are expected to attend the event over the weekend.
A Ngai Tahu spokesman encouraged the Dunedin public to come and support the it.
* More in tomorrow's Otago Daily Times.
