Schools from around Waihi took part in a hikoi for Matariki on June 7. Hosted by Waihi East School, pupils met with their kura at Waihi Central School before departing on a trek down the main street of Waihi and up to the historic pumphouse. Kai was eaten, waiata was sung, and the tamariki learned about the history of Matariki and their local heritage. Reporter KELLEY TANTAU was with the students when they headed off on the hikoi.
