Huaki - April 2024

Strengthening Connections:

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services and Okaihau College Embrace Collaborative Approach to Cultural Celebration

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NISS, a prominent advocate for youth, been a pillar of Te Taitokerau commun service landscape since 1996 Recognis for their dedication to supporting and enhancing the mana of taitamariki and whanau alike, the organisation has continually sought innovative ways to foster kotahitanga and collaboration for positive change NISS provide services in more than 30 schools across the Mid-North and Whangarei Motivated by the success of this year’s festival, NISS remains steadfast

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in their mission to create better potential for the future of the next generation

This event being just one of many that have encapsulated the organisation’s unwavering dedication to their community

As Te Taitokerau looks ahead to future collaborations, the festival serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that iwi and government organisations alike, can have on strengthening the fabric of the community through kotahitanga

Next year, the festival will see its fiftieth year returning to Opononi Area School where the event first took place in 1976

AUNTY’S GARDEN

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Kumara with a side of greens

Baked Kumara with Spinach and Rocket Rounds

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 large kumara

• 12 cup of spinach

• 12 cup of rocket leaves

• 14 cup of garlic chives

• 1 onion

• Optional – 1⁄2 cup of grated, or a few chunks of feta cheese or a dollop of sour cream

Method

Cut kumara in half and bake until cooked (do not peel, just scrub)

Pierce the kumara here and there with a fork and add salt and pepper

Saute garlic, onion and in a pot bring water to simmer, add salt and pepper, rocket and spinach leaves, tossing for a few maybe 5-6 minutes

Drain the above and add a dash of vegetable oil and make balls of these fresh green leafy treats

Place the baked kumara on the plate (add a little butter)

Bakedkumarawithspinachandrocketrounds

Rockit and Tomato muffins

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp of butter

• 12 cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 12 cups flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• A pinch of salt

• 34 cup milk

• 34 cup tomato and rockit leaves

Method

Cream butter and sugar, add egg, flour, baking powder, salt, milk and mix

Remove seeds from tomatoes and chop finely with the rockit leaves then add to the mixture and gently stir

Put spoonfuls into your sprayed or buttered muffin tin Bake for 12-15min at 180 C

Enjoy with your favourite cuppa after a hard morning’s mahi in the garden! Rockit

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services

Collaborates with Dr. Alexander Stevens II to Address Critical Community Concerns

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services has formed a significant partnership with Dr. Alexander Stevens II, an esteemed expert dedicated to addressing historical sexual violence trauma, mental health challenges, addiction, and overall well-being.

Dr Stevens profound journey into health and wellness was ignited by personal experiences and a commitment to supporting Māori and Pacific communities Over the past two decades, he has positively impacted over 3,500 men with childhood experiences of sexual violence

On Friday, 12th April, Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services extended a warm welcome to Dr Stevens and a group of men from various organisations, all united in their mission to confront critical community challenges The powhiri was followed by an open and safe discussion space, offering men a rare opportunity to address sensitive topics and explore pathways to healing

During the gathering, key themes emerged, shedding light on the challenges faced by Tāne and their families Many expressed uncertainty about available support services, grappling with questions like “Why me?” and “How do I seek help?” For those with loved ones disclosing abuse, questions of response and recovery weighed heavily The need for cultural perspectives on sexual abuse and family violence over time was also discussed, emphasising the importance of understanding change and historical context

Dr Stevens’ initiative, StandingTallNZ org, plays a pivotal role in providing critical support to Māori and Pacific men affected by sexual violence, offering therapy, rongoa (traditional healing), and valuable training for health and social professionals

The inaugural workshop held on 12th April 2024 drew thirty-two Tāne from various organisations across Te Taitokerau including Waitomo Papakāinga, Te Hau Awhiowhio, Ngāti Hine, Male Support/ Male Survivors of Muriwhenua, Men Against Sexual Violence, and NISS These workshops, imbued with a kaupapa Māori lens, aim to dismantle barriers faced by Māori/Pacific men affected by childhood sexual violence, facilitating their journey towards healing and recovery

The programme encourages all Tāne to engage actively in this transformative training to raise awareness of abuse and trauma Groups of Tāne across Te Tai Tokerau are rallying together to encourage participation and promote awareness of intergenerational trauma, fostering a collective effort to promote the well-being of individuals affected by sexual and family violence

Moving forward, ongoing training sessions will continue, establishing vital networks and nurturing interest among Tāne to

Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award exhibition arrives at Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi Gallery is the latest museum to have the honour of exhibiting the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award 2023. This exhibition displays the 43 finalists of the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award, a biennial national competition where emerging Māori artists create portraits of their tūpuna (ancestors).

The awards and subsequent nationwide travelling exhibition showcase the talent and expertise of emerging Māori artists through works created with a wide variety of visual artistic mediums

The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award was launched in August of 2020 prior to the inaugural competition and award being presented in 2021

The exhibition itself is hosted,

administrated, and toured by the New Zealand Portraiture Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata The award was created by NZPG in honour of Kiingi Tuheitia The competition provides an opportunity to exhibit the talent of emerging Māori artists, as well as honouring and celebrating artists tūpuna and their stories

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds Head of Curatorial and Learning, Chanel Clarke said, “we are excited to bring this exhibition

to the Treaty Grounds for our Northland audiences and international visitors After hosting the Kīngitanga over Waitangi week and ngā iwi o te motu, it is fitting to carry on the conversations with these thoughtprovoking works by our Māori creatives from across Aotearoa that honour their ancestral and noble whakapapa ”

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds Curator, Owen Taituha said “the exhibition is a welcomed addition to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi,

helping to tell the stories that have shaped a nation The artworks provide our visitors an alternate lens through which Māori narratives can be experienced and understood each piece provides a unique story”

The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award Exhibition will be open to the public from the 13th of April to the 11th of August 2024

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Whāriki –weaving connections and empowering Māori businesses

WAs the name suggests, Whāriki offers the opportunity to weave these connections within the Māori business community, inform them of areas where they may seek assistance and advice and inspire them to reach their full potential

Keeping up with the constantly evolving business landscape can be a challenge

Often the struggle can lead to a loss

effective assistance was available

This is where Whāriki can step in

The Te Tai Tokerau team are based in Whangārei and cover the rohe from Kaiwaka north to Te Rerenga Wairua They offer the services of an experienced Kaiārahi - Business Navigator, Shilane Shirkey, who will sit with business owners, analyse their needs and then recommend a pathway that may assist the business

Recognising that there is rarely a quick fix to many situations, Shilane will monitor these engagements on a regular basis

TE KĀPEHU WHETŪ

TE KĀPEHU WHETŪ (THE MĀORI STAR COMPASS) PROVIDES A LIBERATING APPROACH TO EDUCATION THAT IS FOUNDED ON TINO RANGATIRATANGA AND DELIVERED THROUGH A KAUPAPA MĀORI PARADIGM. OUR DREAM IS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD WHERE WE CAN ‘PROSPER AND EXPRESS OURSELVES AS MĀORI

For this vision to become reality at Te Kāpehu Whetū, the Kura, the whanau, the ākonga commit to an educa�onal journey that will challenge us at �mes but that is the price we are willing to pay, to acknowledge the men of the 28 Māori Ba alion and the sacrifice they gave so we could have be er lives

Our educa�onal journey ahead is symbolised by a waka hourua and oceanic naviga�on “Where are we going?” we remind ourselves that Kupe gave us direc�ons for voyaging into the next millennium

"Let it be to the right of the sun, of the moon of the morning star on high”

“Waiho i te taha katau o te ra, o te marama, o kōpū rere ai”

The 3 POU of our Kura:

Kia Māori > Be Māori > BE

A curriculum shaped by Te Reo Māori, �kanga and mātauranga Ngāpuhi

Kia Mātau > Be Educated > KNOW

Encouragement of innova�on, cri�cal inquiry and the development of individual knowledge and skills, Life- long learners

Kia Tū Rangatira Ai > Be Rangatira > DO

A commitment to the pursuit of personal excellence and achievement; Living with mana

TE KĀPEHU WHETŪ HAS AVAILABLE SPACES FOR 2024 IN YEAR 7, YEAR 8, AND YEAR 9

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Whāriki also presents regular events where pakihi Māori can gather and whakawhanaunga There will be guest presenters who generously share their experiences and knowledge to those attending For example, leading up to Matariki – a time of planning in the Māori calendar, there will be an opportunity to hear Heeni Hotorene kōrero on how maramataka can be useful in business planning and goal setting Supporting this event will be a professional who will talk about the intricacies relating to business

So, what is He Waka eke Noa Whangarei?

This program has derived from a similar kaupapa He Waka eke Noa recovery, which runs out of Te Ha Oranga based in Tamaki and has a connection with Whakaoranga recovery hub in Kaikohe who have been running

challenges and aspirations

If you are interested in learning how AI and ChatGPT tools can be used in your mahi, watch out for the date for this absorbing presentation

Whāriki will be visiting hapori throughout the north to meet and discuss what assistance or advice can be recommended Should you wish to be part of these visits, please contact Shilane Shirkey on 021 859119

He Waka Eke Noa Whangarei opened in 2023 with great success

Our program doesn’t have an end date It is available throughout the whole year and is open to all ages and cultures Addiction doesn’t discriminate and neither does He Waka eke Noa Whangarei The only time we close is over the Christmas period for about 4 weeks

uplifting Māori owners and professionals by creating moments of connection and celebration

Supporting hapori resilience

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Ceasiest of conversation starters but for tangata whenua in Te Taitokerau, having the kōrero and planning for a resilient future is becoming critical.

“Iwi and hapū throughout Te Taitokerau are more aware than ever of the changing world facing them. They know climate change will expose and threaten already vulnerable areas, and they’re proactive in seeking help and financial assistance, which will give each hapū an opportunity to investigate their options and plan ahead”, says Northland Regional Council’s Deputy Chair, Tui Shortland.

In late 2023, Northland Regional Council sought applications for its Tangata Whenua Climate Adaptation Fund

So far, the fund has been able to support applications from Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari Hapū-Iwi Trust; Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa; Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia; Parirau Marae; Naumai Marae and Te Kōwhai Marae; Ngāti Whakaeke;

For successful applicants, funding has been supporting wānanga and hui-ā-hapū to discuss and share understanding of what the future could look like, with an opportunity to involve climate experts and tohunga mātauranga Māori to share and interpret knowledge.

Other applications included drone mapping, GIS cultural landscape mapping and establishing marae resilience teams to lead preparedness planning and engagement.

The funds are supporting tangata whenua to lead climate-change adaptation planning that fosters a hapū-led approach to identify and address issues

While grants for up to $25,000 per application were available, the NRC Climate Action team received a record 26 applications from across the rohe. Through other cross-council funding opportunities, we were able to assist most of these applications.

Need help planting poplars and willows?

Funding is available to subsidise the cost of hiring a contractor to plant your NRC poplars and willows.

Nurturing Nature with Te Arai Native Nursery.

Te Arai Native Nursery is gearing up to support landowners and homeowners in bringing their landscaping visions to life. Our dedicated teams are currently out in the field, diligently completing site preparation for this season as well as maintenance on last year’s projects all throughout the Kaipara. We understand that successful landscaping begins long before the first plant is placed in the ground.

Proper site preparation is the cornerstone of any successful landscaping project. By ensuring the soil is properly conditioned and the site is adequately prepped, we lay the groundwork for healthy plant growth and long-term landscape vitality. Once the plants are in the ground, our work is far from over. We believe in the power of routine maintenance to sustain plant health and enhance the beauty of the landscape. From pruning to mulching to establishing watering schedules, our team is dedicated to ensuring that every plant thrives in its new environment. By implementing these practices, we not only preserve the health of the landscape but also guarantee the long-term success of your project.

Planting must be for erosion control.

Apply when you order NRC poplars and willows.

For more info, visit www.nrc.govt.nz/poplars or contact a land management advisor on 0800 002 004 or landadmin@nrc.govt.nz

With a deep knowledge of native plants and a commitment to excellence. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or a first-time homeowner, you can trust that our team will provide the expertise and support you need to achieve your landscaping goals.

From small papakainga gardens to expansive farm landscapes, we’ve helped clients across Tai Tokerau bring their visions to life. From site preparation to ongoing maintenance, we’ve got you covered every step of the way. When you choose Te Arai Native Nursery, you’re not just getting plants—you’re getting a partner in your landscaping journey.

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BOOK REVIEW

Based ib the #1 bestseller Matariki Around the World, by Rangi Matamua and Miriama Kamo

Celebrate Matariki and Māori New Year with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages.

Acolouring book that also includes a range of activities, such as crafts and word puzzles, how-to-draw tips and recipes, all with a smattering of te reo This companion to the 2022 #1 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep whānau and tamariki entertained for hours

• This 96-page activity book is based on the best-selling book, Matariki Around the World, by Miriama Kamo and Rangi Matamua

• Illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White has created a variety of drawing and craft pages to celebrate Māori tikanga, supplemented with occasional recipes and word puzzles

• Includes step-by-step instructions on star drawing, tukutuku panels, putiputi harakeke (flax flowers) and much more

WE HAVE COPIES OF MY MATARIKI COLOURING & ACTIVITY BOOK PLUS ONE OF MIRIAM KAMO’S OTHER MATARIKI BOOKS BELOW.

Hihiaua to host Ngāi Tahu and World Smokefree May

AUAHITŪROA - A Eulogy to Tobacco Exhibition will open at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre following a special gathering for Ngāi Tahu whanau living in Tai Tokerau.

The Ngāii Tahu Roadshow comes to The Hihiaua Cultural Centre on Sunday May 5 as an opportunity for those living away from the tribal takiwā to connect and reconnect with each other and their runanga

More than 30 Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu staff are travelling from Otautahi to deliver the roadshow providing guidance, support and information throughout the day If you whakapapa to Ngāi Tahu and have not yet registered, go to the Ngāi Tahu Roadshow facebook page or website and bring the whanau on the day.

Then on May 13, Auahitūroa - A Eulogy to Tobacco will open This exhibition aims to raise awareness about Smokefree Aotearoa and to encourage discussions regarding the impact of smoking in New Zealand. The exhibition is a collaboration by Hapai Te Hauora with lead artist Shane Hansen and features various artworks from local artists and tai tamariki It aims to illuminate the vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa through compelling and visually striking pieces of art and instigate conversations regarding the repercussions of smoking It seeks to end the smoking culture that has been deeply ingrained in our country for over a century and intertwined in the narrative of colonisation

Ingi Hayward is the local Smokefree Activator for the National Tobacco Control Advocacy Service Hapai Te Hauora She says it is imperative for communities, individuals and the entire nation to disentangle from smoking to pave the way for progress

“This endeavour is both challenging and inclusive, a collective acknowledgement of the harm inflicted by tobacco upon whanau, hapu, iwi and hapori The artwork should serve as a catalyst for awareness, reflection and potentially behavioural change ”

This exhibition, which opens in Whangarei on May 13 until May 16, will tour the county until Matariki The term “Auahitūroa” refers to comets and is a wordplay on the reclamation of auahi - smoke The fleeting appearance of comets can be seen as a reminder of the transience of things in the universe and the temporality of tobacco use in Aotearoa The comet is also a symbol of the catastrophic damage that would occur if it were to impact the earth The cyclical nature of comets’ orbits serves as a reminder of the eternal recurrence of events in the universe, and our farewell to tobacco culture in Aotearoa is a recognition of this.

+ The Kai Stars of Mata

+ Stolen Stars of Matar

+ Twin Stars of Matarik

To enter, all you need to do your name and contact deta with MATARIKI in the subjec to huaki@nzme.co.nz

Please advise if you would like the te reo or english edition

Illustrations by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

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Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Easterweekendtriumph forNgāTaioTokerau OpenMixedNetball

Ngā Tai o Tokerau Open Mixed Netball Team claimed victory with a 39-33 win in the Grade C grand final of the Mens and Mixed Nationals at the Waitākere Netball Stadium in Tāmaki Makaurau over the Easter weekend In a showdown against the formidable Counties Manukau, both teams showcased unwavering dedication and sheer skill in the epic finale

Wednesday 27th March 2024

TāneRākauOra: EmpoweringTāne throughancientMāori practicesforleadership andwell-being

Tāne Rākau Ora offers tailored wānanga to empower Tāne in reclaiming their tino rangatiratanga The program leverages ancient Māori practices to cultivate positive male role models and leaders within whānau, communities, hapū, and iwi Ross Smith kaiako of Tāne Rākau Ora said ‘Participants learn to deepen their connection with Atua Tāne, engage in kawa and tikanga processes and foster safer, more productive lifestyles The next wānanga will be on the 26th – 28th April at Te Puna o Te Matauranga Marae

Wednesday 3rd April 2024

‘TeAoHurihuri’ exhibitiontoshowcase

TeTaiTokerautoiMāori trailblazers

A new exhibition featuring works from trailblazers in contemporary Māori art will soon be opening in Te Tai Tokerau The Wairau Māori Art Gallery, in partnership with the Whangārei Art Museum, will be presenting 'Te Ao Hurihuri' - a collection of works from renowned artists including Ralph Hōtere MNZM (Te Aupōuri), Selwyn Muru (Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kuri) and Ngāpuhi artists Elizabeth Ellis CNZM and Pauline Kahurangi Yearbury The exhibition will explore the Māori concept of the ever-turning world with opening night on Friday 12 April

Thursday 4th April 2024

CycloneGabrielRelief FundnowopentoTeTai Tokeraumarae,hapū andiwi

The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust Fund has opened applications for marae, hapū and iwi groups devastated by February 2023's Cyclone Gabrielle The Trust says $14 million will be allocated to small scale projects across the North Island, to help rebuild communities in a way that works best for them

Applications for funding will close on Wednesday 29 May 2024

Thursday 4th April 2024

TikipungaHigh showcaselunchbenefits withlocalMPs

Tikipunga High School hosted an open-day lunch today aimed at highlighting the achievements and benefits of its 'Ka Ora, Ka Ako - Lunches in Schools' programme The event featured local MPs including Labour's Willow-Jean Prime and Green Party MP, Huhana Lyndon Huhana, a former ākonga at Tikipunga High, says she welcomed the opportunity to hear from ākonga, kaiako and kaimahi about the positive social impact the programme has had for ākonga resulting in better attendance rates and academic results

Wednesday 3rd April 2024

ForwardfocusforNgāti Hineforestry

One of the largest Māori forestry entities in Te Tai Tokerau will be holding a special general meeting at Tau Henare marae in Pipiwai, to help set its future direction Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust whenua estate has approximately 5 6HA with over 4,200 registered beneficiaries The hui, being held on Saturday 20 April will provide beneficiaries with a platform to help guide the Trusts' future direction and invite feedback on topical kaupapa including dividends

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Tuesday 26th March 2024

VisitingHomalcoFirst Nationswapsindigenous mātauranga

A visiting group from Vancouver island's Homalco First Nation says they share many similarities with Māori, especially manawhenua and manamoana kaitiakitanga They were recently welcomed to Te Whare Rūnanga at Waitangi - where Chief Darren Blaney says "We arrived to gain insights into how Māori steward the land and water, and to inspire the forthcoming generation to embrace this responsibility as the future guardians "

Wednesday 27th March 2024

KāOra,KāAko:Free lunchesboostschool attendance

Principals in Ngāti Hine region oppose funding cuts to school lunch program Kā Ora Kā Ako Moerewa School Principal Maia Cooper highlights positive outcomes: improved focus, engagement, and happiness among students "The benefit for our whānau is they can send their children - to our kura, happy The external stresses of having to figure out how they're going to provide lunches, some of our whānau have four or five kids in one whānau, so that burden isn't on them to provide lunch each day and that can be quite costly in today's climate" says Cooper

Wednesday 27th March 2024

FarNorth'sGotTalent wānangasupportedby MusicCommissionand Kiwistars

ngā karere o te tai tokerau

Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa - The New Zealand Music Commission and some of its Kiwi stars were recently at Kēnana Marae Taipa to support 50 rangatahi FNGT stars of the future, in a week-long wānanga Some big names, including Hani Totorewa (Katchafire), Laughton Kora (Kora), Kenape Saupese (Tomorrow People), and Rodney Fisher (Goodshirt) helped develop vocal, technical and stage presence skills The Music Commission's Jessica Bailey, says the wānanga prepares students for their Far North's Got Talent audition rounds over the next two months - fostering their confidence on stage

The people behind KMR …

KMR Whenua Whānui Fund projectTapora Land and Coast Care Group

The team behind the Tapora Land and Coast Care Group are acutely aware of the importance of their mahi to care for, and re-plant, around 800 hectares across Mānukapua – Ōkahukura, on the shores of the Kaipara Moana

“Our goals are to foster the manu (birds) of Mānukapua through wetland restoration pest management, pest plant eradication, and re-planting our taonga species, education and active kaitiakitanga,” says Leane Makey.

Leane says the team behind the mahi have created a raranga organisation who whakapapa to various whanau and hapu of the Kaipara and beyond

“We are landowners, doctors, researchers, ag and hort farmers, teachers, fishers, kaumatua, kaitiaki, and much, much more,” says Leane

They first began working with Kaipara Moana Remediation in 2023 when they planted 22,556 native trees and grasseswith half of those provided by Trees That Count (TTC) - but Leane says they have been doing this mahi for a long time – before KMR and before the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group

“This is an inter-generational kaupapa and the key to collaborating and problemsolving to restore the health and mauri of the Kaipara Moana is through selfdetermination, local determinism, and capacity We need the support by agencies, politicians, law and lore, institutions and KMR, iwi/hapū, industry to do these things,” says Leane

Everyone involved in the mahi, which is supported by the KMR Whenua Whānui Fund, is passionate about improving the water quality of the Kaipara Moana due to the threat of sediment pollution

KMR Community and Hapū Engagement

Advisor Griffin Hope says the Tapora project is super inspiring, involving wider community and involving intergenerational commitment

“KMR is honoured to contribute to this project through our Whenua Whānui Fund, which supports people and projects in special places like Mānukapua We offer advice and support to develop a sediment reduction plan, and funding to undertake the project to protect the Kaipara Moana,” he says

Leane and a wider team of volunteers get back to the land as often as possible to chip away at restoring the area

Kia Puawai ai ngā taonga o Mānukapua fostering the birds of Mānukapua is a project and kaupapa of the Tapora Land and Coast Care Group Mānukapua, also known as Big Sand Island is found on the Western side of the Tapora Peninsula, which stretches out into the entrance of the Kaipara Moana This is Aotearoa’s largest estuarine ecosystem and one of the largest in the southern hemisphere

Mānukapua and the Ōkahukura reserve opposite Mānukapua on the mainland holds spiritual, historical and cultural significance to Ngāti Whātua

“This is the birthplace of Ngāti Whātua and we as mana whenua and community want to respect and value this in fostering the return and protecting the manu (birds),” says Tapora Land and Coast Care Group Chair, Earle Wright

He hopes that by eradicating pests like stoats, rats, pigs and cats and removing invasive weeds, that they can restore and bring back habitats of native indigenous vegetation and fauna to the whenua

“It’s all about whanaungatanga, connections, between manu, people, our repo and awa and ngāhere That’s all we do Re-establish those connections,” Earle says

We offer:

KMR supports groups to protect and restore the Kaipara Moana

Kaipara Moana Remediation’s Whenua Whānui Fund supports groups to participate in projects that protect the Kaipara Moana.

Our projects support people, places and nature

KMR invests in projects to restore wetlands, fence off rivers and streams, plant trees and regenerate forest on erosion-prie land. Our projects:

• Help valued species to thrive

• Restore mahinga kai

• Diversify on-farm income

Help meet environmental standards

• Increase resilience to storms and extreme weather

The Whenua Whānui Fund is open to all groups including iwi/hapū, marae, landcare groups, catchment groups, kaitiaki, schools and trusts administering land with multple ownership

– Free advice – we walk the whenua with you to discuss your aspirations and project options

– Funding – KMR pays up to 70% of the cost of eligible sediment reduction projects

– This includes assistance with the costs of group engagement and project management

– Planning and support – our Field Advisors prepare a plan to access KMR funding and provide support through the project

To date, KMR has engaged with over 100 groups, with 54 groups leading projects or in discussion with KMR about future projects

If you are thinking about planting natives by rivers or streams this winter, get in touch with KMR as soon as possible, and ideally by 30 April 2024

Ngāti Hine Health Trust appoint co-leaders as interim CEO

Ngāti Hine Health Trust has announced a joint, interim CEO leadership with Office of the CEO Director, Jade Morunga (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) and Director of Operations, Chris Miller (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahungunu).

The appointment follows outgoing CEO Geoff Milner stepping down from the role after seven years of service Trust chair, Rowena Tana says the board are confident in the experience, business acumen and leadership capacity both leaders bring to the role

Since November 2022, Jade has been the Director of the Office of the CEO and second in charge to outgoing CEO, Geoff Milner

With a whānau and community development foci at her core and a background in financial services, Jade has been instrumental in the economic development in Te Tai Tokerau

As a Senior Regional Advisor for the Provincial Development Unit (now known as Kānoa) which delivered $797m investment across 365 projects in Te Tai Tokerau, Jade also supported the development of the regional housing plan as Place Based Director for the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development

Today, 17-year-old Dayna Tahere (Ngāpuhi & Ngati Porou) sports a happy smile supported by a new employment opportunity in a field she would have never expected

Rewind 10 months, Dayna was helping Mum with cleaning duties and decided school was not working out, so she left part way through year 12 Regardless of this situation, Dayna was armed with a drive to succeed in the workforce

Dayna was informed by a youth worker at Te Ora Hou Northland of an employment programme for rangatahi - Mauri Mahi, Mauri Ora After meeting with Tawhana Terry (Kaiwhakahaere), Dayna enrolled excitedly and started the programme the following week alongside five other ākonga

Over the next eight weeks, ākonga were guided through workshops including hauora, life-skills, career development education as well as one on one hui “I enjoyed learning about Māori wellbeing and the little projects like cooking and budgeting ” “We also did a lot of workout activities like golf, gym and crossfit ”

During my one-on-one hui, Tawhana helped me prepare everything I needed to find a job, but also the skills I needed to be prepared for transferring into another industry of work I got my learners license, first aid certificate, cv and most importantly someone who supported me the whole way.

When asked what her three important lessons from the programme were, Dayna identified: budgeting, nutrition, and communication “I’ve learnt how to save my money, how to eat healthy for work and the gym, and how to use my communication

Jade continues to support local development with Te Tai Tokerau marae, pākihi and iwi organisations

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in senior management and governance roles for commercial, government and non-profit organisations

He has worked with iwi organisations including Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Kohanga Reo National Trust and held senior leadership roles for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and mental health & addictions kaupapa, Te Hononga Ora.

Chris has been a business owner supporting organisations in strategy development, governance processes and collective agreement negotiation, joining Ngāti Hine Health Trust as Director of Operations in April 2023

Rowena Tana acknowledges the significant contribution of outgoing CEO Geoff Milner and, with the interim co-leader CEOs now appointed, the Board will prepare to recruit a permanent Chief Executive Officer

“Whānau is at the core of the services we provide and we will be held accountable to those we serve So, it is our priority to ensure the new CEO has the right skills and experience to serve our people ”

training for her restricted license, and saving for a holiday to Rarotonga to visit whānau

I would recommend

Mauri Mahi, Mauri Ora to other rangatahi because it gives you some good ideas and skills to enter the industry Tawhana helped me to learn about myself and helped me explore different options that I had not considered before

Mauri Mahi, Mauri Ora is an eight-week career development & employment programme with long-term pastoral care, for 16–24-year-old job seekers It is funded by He Poutama Rangatahi and facilitated by Ngā Ara Tōnui – Successful Pathways Ltd

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Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka future focussed to host Te Matatini 2031

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The 2024 edition of the Maranga mai e te iwi’ Te Tai Tokerau Senior Kapa Haka regionals saw a record number of kapa performing, with four teams qualifying to compete at Te Matatini – the national competition being held in Taranaki next year

Defending champions, Muriwhenua from Te Hiku o Te Ika, held off Whangārei’s Hātea for the top spot, while Te Uri o Manumanu no Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara secured a third place win after making their debut performance on stage

Muriwhenua kaikōrero, Chris Henare, says the kapa haka movement continues to

grow and kaihaka must be acknowledged for their commitment, dedication, and passion for kapa haka, but succession planning is essential for the next generation coming through

“Theres definitely a resurgence from our younger performers I have two daughters and a son-in-law who are in the process of taking on leadership roles,” says Chris “For the majority of this campaign, we’ve handed the reigns over and will provide guidance, mainly because they’re highly capable as the generation of kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa and whare wānanga graduates ”

The fourth and final spot was secured by

Whāngarei kapa haka, Te Puu Ao, making a stage comeback following their five-year hiatus Ngāti Hine kapa, Waerenga Te Kaha, just missed the top four placings, but captivated the audience with a poignant performance honouring the memory of one of their promising young talents, Tikarohia Te Marama Henare

The Waitangi Cultural Committee, responsible for organising the ‘Maranga mai e te iwi’ Te Tai Tokerau Senior Kapa Haka regionals, says the event exceeded their expectations, with crowd numbers swelling and a real sense of whānaungatanga shared by all

The 35th annual Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival will not disappoint! Over 30 top acts from New Zealand and Australia includng Jenny Mitchell and the Mitchell Twins, Chet and Melissa O’connell, Eddie Low, Gore Gold Guitar winner Zac Griffith, The Connor Family and Annette & Kim

Committee Chair, Blake Ihimaera says while the senior kapa haka regionals get most of the attention, the Waitangi Cultural Committee supports every kapa haka festival or competition that happens in the region because it’s growing and nurturing talent while remaining future-focussed

“One of the key goals we need to reach to secure Te Matatini funding is ensuring all of our events are of the highest quality, in performance and participation So, I see any regional event - be it kura tuatahi, kura tuarua, ngā tai-pākeke, ngā kaumatua - any competition o te rohe, is in an effort to get us to that golden year of 2031, when Te Tai Tokerau host Te Matatini ”

The festival kicks off at 5:00pm Friday May 10th and runs through until 10:00pm on Sunday May 12th Our 6 venues run simultaneously all three days creating an action-packed environment and many opportunities to catch your favourite stars

To enter, all you need to do is send your name and contact details, with Country Rock in the subject line, to huaki@nzme.co.nz

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