The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was the biggest so far with over 175 whānau gathered in person at the Wairoa Memorial Hall.
We also had 70 whānau join online. A couple of changes this year was whānau registering their attendance before the AGM which meant less waiting at the registration desk on the day. We had more than 200 people pre-register and 86 whānau sending their apologies. We also had a lunch before the AGM. Originally, we planned to take whanau on visits to Whakapau Farm and Te Rauā, have lunch and then start the AGM but a change in date meant the visits didn’t work out. However, lunch before the AGM meant that whānau could have a kai while waiting for the AGM to start, catch-up with other whānau and have a read through the annual report before the meeting.
While the AGM was a great success, we know there’s always room to grow and improve. The sound system at the venue worked at first then failed after this. Whānau in the room and on-line were unable to hear at times and caused delays to our presentations. We’ve gone ahead and purchased our own sound system so we don’t have to rely on others and can use at all our events. We’re excited about making next year’s AGM even better, with more opportunities for whānau to get involved, no matter where they are. We’re committed to building on the success of this year, continuing to strengthen our connections, and making sure that everyone feels welcome and heard.
A huge thank you to the cooks, kaimahi, and volunteers who helped bring the event together. Your dedication and hard work made all the difference. Mai i te pae ki te ahi, te ahi ki te pae kua tutuki te kaupapa!
Thank you once again to everyone who came along – we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!
