Te Korowai Iwi Newsletter - Issue 8

Te Korowai KA ORA TAKU TOA, KIA TŪ NGĀRUAHINE AI TĀTOU

DESIGNING A TOHU FOR THE FUTURE MEET OUR 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AMENDING THE TRUST DEED

ISSUE 8 | HARATUA 2019

NGARUAHINE.IWI.NZ

6

TE KOROWAI PĀTAKA AND KAITIAKI

WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI

12 AMENDING THE TRUST DEED

8

OW DO WE SEE H OURSELVES?

18

HE T RE-AWAKENING OF TE AROHA MARAE

21 2

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

CONTENTS RELATIONSHIPS

6

TE KOROWAI PĀTAKA AND KAITIAKI Three Pātaka schemes to support Ngāruahine whānau

7 T ARANAKI TŪ MAI 2019 Pre-registrations are now open

SELF-RESILIENCE 14 HALF YEARLY REVIEW How did we perform?

16 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Pre-order your copy now

18

7 S TAY CURRENT TO STAY INFORMED A reminder to update your contact details so we can keep you informed

8

HOW DO WE SEE OURSELVES? Designing a tohu for our future

CAPABILITY

12

WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI An invitation to Ngāruahine Iwi Graduates

13 MEET OUR 2019 NGĀRUAHINE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Introducing Ngawhiria Kennedy and Bonita Bigham

AMENDING THE TRUST DEED Getting ready for the next vote.

TE KOROWAI O NGĀRUAHINE Postal

PO Box 474 Hāwera Taranaki 4640

Physical

147 High Street Hāwera Taranaki 4610

Tel

+64 (6) 278 7411

Email

info@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

Web

ngaruahine.iwi.nz

iSTUDIOS MULTIMEDIA

21

THE RE-AWAKENING OF TE AROHA MARAE A significant and historical day with Ngāti Manuhiakai

Postal

PO Box 8383 New Plymouth 4340

Physical

77B Devon Street East New Plymouth 4310

Tel

+64 (6) 758 1863

Email

info@istudios.co.nz

Web

istudios.co.nz

22 TĀTAI HONO He kaupapa rangahau mō Ngāruahine 24 NGĀRUAHINE IWI, BEYOND 2040 Looking ahead to Ngāruahine beyond 2040 25 NGĀ RAUTAKI A NGĀRUAHINE Developing strategies to acheive our vision 26 NGĀRUAHINE HAPŪ AND MARAE CONTACTS

COVER

Te Korowai KA ORA TAKU TOA, KIA TŪ NGĀRUAHINE AI TĀTOU

13 KANGEN WATER SERVICE New to Ngāruahine Iwi Health Service

DESIGNING A TOHU FOR THE FUTURE MEET OUR 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AMENDING THE TRUST DEED

ISSUE 8 | HARATUA 2019

NGARUAHINE.IWI.NZ

Imani Kahurangi Nyman (left) mokopuna of Lindsay Nyman, and Te Ao Stone-Kahui (right) mokopuna of Angus Kahui, at Aotearoa Marae.

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|3

NĀ TE POUHAUTŪ Tena koutou e te whānau Welcome to this issue of Te Korowai were we share kaupapa that celebrates and promotes Ngāruahine iwi. Wherever you may live in Taranaki, Aotearoa or around the world, your Ngāruahine whakapapa is something to be proud of.

The stories in this issue capture kaupapa intended to inspire and inform you about what is important because of our history, where we are today and what is possible tomorrow.

Through this issue of Te Korowai we want you to know that you are key to our journey as Ngāruahine iwi, therefore we invite you join us in June to develop four iwi strategies. These strategies focus on kaumatua wellbeing, improving the health of Ngāruahine uri, raising education outcomes and revitalising Ngāruahine te reo as our starting points. If everyone brought a small contribution to this conversation, weaved together we would create a magnificant korowai that supports whānau to become connected, confident and resilient.

Good communications can be difficult to achieve, so we are aiming to be consistent with our communications with you. From here you can gain an informed perspective of how we are performing. Your support is important not only during those times when you agree with our mahi, but importantly when you do not.

Ngāruahine iwi is in uncharted territory as we try to navigate our way through a post settlement environment. The expectations are high and in the plethora of kaupapa we must find the courage to identity and commit to those kaupapa most important to us.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Te Korowai, we ask you to note the invitations and notices, and read the articles included as we continue to write our story that will guide us to our vision of being ‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine ai tatou’.

Na, Allie Hemara-Wahanui Pouhautū

OUR VISION KA ORA TAKU TOA, KIA TŪ NGĀRUAHINE AI TĀTOU

OUR MISSION A HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT IWI.

E kore au e mate, Ka mate ko te mate Ka mate ko te mate Ka ora taku toa This kōrero is to remind us of the campaign of Titokowaru.

'E kore au e mate, ka mate ko te mate' reflects a time when our tupuna fought to the bitter end and even after death, they refused to give up. They refused to die because our existence as Ngāruahine, tangata whenua was paramount.

Today, our mere existence cannot be our goal.

'Ka ora taku toa' is our rallying cry that we must flourish and thrive. Ngāruahine iwi take every action to be a healthy, wealthy and culturally vibrant iwi and 'ka ora taku toa' is our vision for Ngāruahine iwi.

E kore au e mate, Ka mate ko te mate Ka mate ko te mate Ka ora taku toa

4

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

SAVE THESE DATES

IWI STRATEGY HUI Sunday, 23 June - Waiokura Pā, 27 Winks Road, Manaia 9.00am - 3.00pm

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 Saturday, 31 August - Waiokura Pā, 27 Winks Road, Manaia 9.00am - 2.00pm

INFORMATION HUI – OPTIONS FOR ELECTING REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, 23 July - South Island 6.00pm - TBC

NGĀRUAHINE GRADUATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Saturday, 31 August - Waiokura Pā, 27 Winks Road, Manaia 9.00am RSVP: 19 July

Tuesday, 30 July - Auckland 6.00pm - Te Haa o Manukau 3 Osterley Way, Manukau Wednesday, 31 July - Wellington 4.00pm & 6.00pm - Brentwood Hotel 16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie

TARANAKI TŪ MAI Friday, 29 November to Sunday, 1 December Host: Ngāti Maru

Thursday, 1 August - Hāwera 4.00pm & 6.00pm - TSB Hub, Camberwell Road *Online hui will be held at 2.00pm each day – link will be posted on the Ngāruahine website. See page 16 for more details.

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|5

TE KOROWAI PĀTAKA AND KAITIAKI Ngāruahine iwi have three Pātaka programmes for different kaupapa. They are: 1 P ātaka NFL The NFL Pātaka is an annual hapū allocation of mātaitai (kaimoana) to the value of $3000. Hapū are able to utilise this for kaupapa of their choosing.

2 Pātaka Whata This is available for customary kaupapa like tangihanga held on Ngāruahine marae. Mataitai (kaimoana) available is predetermined and delivered frozen.

3 P ātaka Dairy The dairy pātaka is 5kg of cheese available for hapū and iwi AGM hui.

YOUR HAPŪ KAITIAKI Pataka must be ordered through the designated hapū kaitiaki who manage this process for hapū.

Please contact your hapū kaitiaki to talk about accessing pātaka.

6

Kanihi-Umutahi

Ivy Kearney

ivy1@xtra.co.nz

027 200 9882

Ōkahu-Inuawai

Renee Wright

renee@runanga.co.nz

027 258 2022

Ngāti Hāua

Cilla Rei

cillarei@gmail.com

021 128 6058

Ngāti Manuhiakai

Doreen Bilski

doreenbilski2014@gmail.com

027 247 4002

Ngāti Tamaahuroa

Caroline Scott

jcanscott8@gmail.com

027 672 0666

Ngāti Tū

Charlene Budd

buddzwhanau@xtra.co.nz

027 437 8177

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

RELATIONSHIPS Ngāruahine uri, Taranaki Tū Mai 2017, Manaia.

GET READY FOR TARANAKI TŪ MAI 2019 PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN This years festival is hosted by Ngāti Maru in Tarata and Inglewood from Friday, 29 November to Sunday, 1 December 2019.

The festival includes wānanga, debates, kapa haka competitive and social and a whole suite of sporting activities suitable for all ages.

NOTICE

Ngāruahine hosted the previous festival so we understand the amount of work involved in organising an event like this.

All uri and whānau are invited to preregister now.

To pre-register go to our website and click on the Iwi Kaupapa tab.

This will give us an indication of numbers and help us organise our participation across the activities and order t-shirts. We have even booked Owae Marae in Waitara if you need accommodation.

Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngaruahine ai tātou!

More information about the cost will be shared through our facebook page and He Pakiki – the weekly briefing.

STAY CURRENT TO STAY INFORMED Ngāruahine uri are at the heart of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, which is why contact details need to be up to date. Later this year all adult registered members will be asked to vote on a special resolution to amend the trust deed. Only those with current contact details will receive these voting papers.

Updating your contact details is as simple as going to our website and click on the ‘register’ tab. Alternatively, you can contact the office and talk to Donna.

Donna Ngatai, Iwi Registrar donna@ngaruahine.iwi.nz | 027 957 3586

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|7

HOW DO WE SEE OURSELVES? DESIGNING A TOHU FOR THE FUTURE

This was one of three workshops at the Special General Hui held in April. Each workshop focused on a specific kaupapa and together they all contribute to the vision ‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine ai tātou - that Ngāruahine iwi is a healthy, wealthy and culturally vibrant iwi.

How we see ourselves is central to our identity as uri of Ngāruahine. These images, ideas, themes, words, colours, songs, feelings, memories, places, and people all help us to define our Ngāruahinetanga and make it obvious to others when they see us or think about us as an iwi.

and why it is so important. He talked about remembering the turbulent past when our ancestors fought for us and made the ultimate sacrifice. He also mentioned our responsibility to build on what they provided, to flourish, and be the very best. Doing so would become our acknowledgement to them as we pave the way for the next

ourselves, portrays the values and

generation. Subsequently, the inside

philosophies of our organisation. Tohu

cover of this newsletter includes a dedication to the vision With a new vision, Te Korowai is asking uri for their ideas and suggestions about how we want to show who we are to the world, what makes us

Last year, when the Board reviewed the long-term strategy, they took the opportunity to revise the vision and ‘Ka ora taku toa, and kia tū Ngāruahine ai tātou’ came to be.

unique, and what best represents those

At the Special General Hui last month, Dr Will Edwards gave a heartfelt kōrero about the vision, what it represents, 8

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

Bonita Bigham Kaupapa facilitator

things in a visual way. This rebranding exercise will pay homage by launching

will speak about those who belong and communicate what is important to them.

Te Korowai invites all of the whānau to use the template opposite and put their ideas on paper. The closing date for all contributions is 21 June 2019; all of the submissions will be collated to identify

us into the future with renewed clarity,

common themes to inform what a

purpose, and passion.

future tohu might look like.

Imagery is important, consistency in

Be part of the evolution of the Te

messaging is crucial, and recognition is

Korowai tohu by contributing your

empowering. How we present

ideas.

Artist / Ringatoi

The brand elements below are suggestions Kia ora, We are on a journey of - ruahinereceived fromDiscovery a recent survey.

Te Korowai o Nga Brand discovery to unearth a brand Feel free to expand on these elements and that best represents the proud The brand below suggestions include anyelements other ideas youare may have.

Kia ora, We are on a journey of people of Nga-ruahine. received from a recent survey.please also During your creative process, discovery to unearth a brand Feel free to expand onconcept(s) these elements think about how your couldand Please use this page to express your ideas that best represents the proud include other you may have. work as any a logo.

Theideas six typographic lockups on what visuals best represent Nga-ruahine people of Nga-ruahine. below are concepts to help give you an in your eyes.

appreciation of how the final brand could Artistonce / Ringatoi look paired with your concepts.

Please use this page to express your ideas on what visuals best represent Nga-ruahine in your eyes.

Please also tick the box of your preferred font for the brand from the 6 concepts below: (these are examples only)

Te Korowai o

During your creative process, please also think about how your concept(s) could work as a logo. The six typographic lockups below are concepts to help give you an

Te Korowai o

ngaruahine

Ngaruahine

ngaruahine

Ngaruahine

Te T Korowai RUST o T RUST

T E KO R O WA I O

ngaruahine T E KO T RRUOSWA T I O

ngaruahine

TRUST o Te Korowai TRUST

T E KO R O WA I O

Ngaruahine Ngaruahine T E KO T RRUOSWA T I O

RELATIONSHIPS

Te Korowai o Nga- ruahine Brand Discovery

The area within the crop marks is where we appreciation how the final could would like youofto express yourbrand concepts. look once paired with your concepts.

The area within marks where we Please also tick the thecrop box of yourispreferred would like you to express your concepts. font for the brand from the 6 concepts below: (these are examples only)

TE KOROWAI O

Ngaruahine Ngaruahine TE KOROWAI TRUST O

TRUST TE KO ROWAI O

Ngaruahine T E KTRUST OROWAI O

Ngaruahine

TRUST Brand elements – Please select your top 5 elements by placing a tick in the box.

TRUST

Three white feathers

TRUST

Embracing arms

Geographical location that builds in the coast



Handshake hongi 5 elements by placing a tick in the box.

Harakeke – Flax Brand elements – Please select youror top Te Ngutu o Te Manu Aotea waka – One of the first 7 Waka Three white feathers Maunga – Taranaki Harakeke – Flax Moana – Ocean Aotea waka – One of the first 7 Waka Awa – River Maunga – Taranaki A symbol of a future full of opportunity Moana – Ocean Young and old Awa – River Māori symbols of peace and love A symbol of a future full of opportunity

The six hapū Embracing arms Whenua – Land Handshake or hongi A korowai – Cloak The six hapū Something calm and serene without Whenua – Land the maunga or moana Strength into the future and A korowaigoing – Cloak resilience from the past Something calm and serene without Tītokowaru, ‘E moana kore au e mate’ the maunga or

Collectivism Geographical location that builds in Other the coast Wairuatanga Te Ngutu o Te Manu Tāmokotanga Collectivism Other Whalebone Wairuatanga Kotahitanga – Unity, togetherness, Tāmokotanga solidarity, collective action.

Whalebone Moving forward, growth & courage

Young and old

Strength going into the future and resilience from the past

Kotahitanga – Unity, togetherness, solidarity, collective action.

Māori symbols of peace and love

Tītokowaru, ‘E kore au e mate’

Moving forward, growth & courage

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|9

THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING YOUR IDEAS To subit your ideas, please complete your details below and remove this page from the newsletter. Fold along the dotted lines, seal to form a free post envelope, and put into an NZ Post mailbox for collection.

All submissions must be received by 21 June 2019.

First Name Last Name Email address Contact Phone

FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE

FreePost Authority NGARUAHINE Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust

PO Box 474 Hāwera 4640 Taranaki New Zealand

10

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

RELATIONSHIPS NgÄ ruahine uri drawing their inspiration towards a Te Korowai tohu at the April Half Yearly Hui 2019

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

| 11

WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI NGĀRUAHINE IWI GRADUATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Whāia te iti kahurangia, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teite.

Seek the treasure that you value most and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mounga.

If you graduated with a postsecondary qualification between 1 January 2018 – 31 July 2019, you and your whānau are invited to the inaugural Ngāruahine Iwi Graduate Acknowledgement that will take place at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.

12

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust on behalf of Ngāruahine iwi would like to acknowledge all uri who have completed their apprenticeships, vocational and trades training, undergraduate, and postgraduate qualifications. Acknowledging the graduates is also an acknowledgement of the whānau who have have been instrumental in their success.

Graduates are invited to wear their graduate regalia and whānau korowai to this auspicious occasion where each graduate will receive an iwi taonga.

To register your interest, go to our website and click on the Iwi Kaupapa tab.

Date: Time: Venue:

RSVP:

Saturday, 31 August 2019 9.00am Waiokura Marae, Winks Road 19 July 2019

CAPABILITY

MEET OUR 2019 NGĀRUAHINE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Last year Te Korowai awarded tertiary scholarships to: Alison Brooks, Samme-Sara Hooper-Marriner, Bonita Bigham, Aotahi Keepa, Ngawhiria Kennedy, Corban Agar, Dion Luke, Kavahna Cooper-Ruri, Kayla Wairingiringi Hemara-Wahanui and Kelsey Adamson.

In this issue we are pleased to introduce Ngawhiria and Bonita.

Ngawhiria Kennedy Hapū: Marae:

Area of Study: Name of course:

Institute:

Ngāti Hāua Tāwhitinui Marae and Okare Ki Uta Society and Culture Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor Indigenous Development University of Otago

Ngawhiria, raised by her parents with a strong sense of tikanga, has a desire to work for the benefit of Māori. Having begun her education in Kōhanga Reo, she continues her journey to reclaiming her reo. As a student representative on the Waihi College Board of Trustees in 2018, her focus has been towards better learning outcomes for Māori while volunteering with peer support. She also was selected as a Student Ambassador to travel to Shanghai last year and won the Waihi Young Achievers Award in recognition of her work at school and in the wider community.

Ngawhiria has chosen this course of study to enable her to work on injustices against Māori on a larger scale.

NGĀRUAHINE IWI HEALTH SERVICE Water is the most important substance in the world. It is vital to our health and transports nutrients throughout the body; staying well-hydrated is essential to our wellbeing.

Earlier this year, the Ngāruahine Iwi Health Service purchased a machine and became a Kangen water station servicing our whānau. This service is provided at no cost but comes with coordination points for dropping off and picking up containers.

Venue: 16 Tauranga-a Ika Street Manaia

Bonita Bigham Hapū: Marae: Area of Study: Name of course: Institute:

KANGEN WATER SERVICE

Ngāti Tū Waiokura Creative Arts Master of Māori Visual Arts Massey University

Bonita is the daughter of Hinewaito (Josie) Bigham, is mum to Te Rei and is married to Kevin. She has spent much of her life supporting various kaupapa at Waiokura Pa in Manaia. Bonita is heavily involved in local government, she is a councillor on the South Taranaki District Council and leads the national collective of Māori in local government.

Bonita aligns her career, commitment, and personal development with iwi aspirations and is particularly attuned with ’Ka ora taku toa’. Motivating her studies is a passion to contribute to the rejuvenation of Ngāruahine’s cultural vibrancy and she is keen to utilise her skills and talents to encourage participation in the arts and to help revitalise mātauranga in Toi Māori.

Bonita has also completed a Masters in Fine Arts and hopes to eventually pursue doctoral study in areas which celebrate ngā mahi toi and to challenge government legislation which suppresses indigenous artistic expression.

Cost: Koha Phone: 06 274 8047 Drop off: Monday between 9-4pm Pick up: Tuesday between 12-4pm Drop off: Wednesday between 9-4pm Pick up: Thursday, between 12-4pm Named containers can be dropped off twice a week on these days only.

A maximum of 10 liters per household per visit and reusable 5 ltr water bags can be purchased from the Iwi Health Service for $5.

All containers must be clean and clearly labelled.

Na, Warren Nicholls Kaiwhakarite (Business Manager)

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

| 13

14

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

SELF-RESILIENCE

HALF YEARLY REVIEW HOW DID WE PERFORM?

LAST MONTH, NGĀRUAHINE GATHERED AT AOTEAROA MARAE WHERE TE KOROWAI REPORTED THEIR SIX MONTH PERFORMANCE FROM 1 APRIL - 31 SEPTEMBER 2018.

“As trustees we have a duty to report to uri on how we have performed. The hui was also an opportunity for uri to ask questions, talk about their expectations and kaupapa important to them” said Bev Gibson, Pouwhakarae (chair). “The relationship with uri is a privilege and we must work hard to grow the people’s confidence in us.”

REVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN Confidence begins with understanding the purpose of Te Korowai and the priorities the Board is supporting. The 2040 long-term iwi strategy sets out those priorities, and the chair used a traffic light system to report on Te Korowai’s performance. “The word

‘variable’ is a good description of our performance for the first six months of the year: a mixed performance in the area of relationships, good progress in capability and a lot of work to do in self-resilience.”

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

RELATIONSHIPS

CAPABILITY

SELF-RESILIENCE

Whanaungatanga agreements in place with all hapū Tikanga based relationships with iwi and other organisations Strong engagement with hapū and marae Access resources to support goals

Environment is the starting point for Ngāruahine initiatives Strengthen uri knowledge of Ngāruahine reo and tikanga Grow rangatahi as future successors Capture Ngāruahine history and knowledge, and transmit to all uri Build financial capability of Ngāruahine uri, hapū and marae

Achieve sustainable revenues 0% youth unemployment in Ngāruahine by 2030 Empower uri with financial knowledge and wealth creation Whānau has access to wellbeing support Ensure whānau have healthy, self-sufficient and sustainable homes Facilitate, lead and support a drug free, healthy eating living

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

15

Above: Anne Johnston and Betty Robinson

REVIEW OF TE KOROWAI OPERATIONS Reviewing the Trust Deed, deferred selection properties, and improving communication were three of the kaupapa discussed by the Pouhautū (General Manager). “The team has been working hard implementing the Annual Plan that contributes to the 2040 longterm strategy, which includes operating within the budget”, said Allie HemaraWahanui Pouhautu (General Manager).

The six month financial report supports this.

TE KĪWAI MAUĪ (MAUĪ) Chair for Te Kīwai Mauī, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua, explained to the

meeting that they are a responsible investor. Their vision is to be: ‘An outstanding investment company enabling Ngāruahine to be a healthy, wealthy, and culturally vibrant iwi.’

During this period, Mauī have focused on reviewing their strategic and operational activities. They have been building a portfolio of high quality direct investments and reviewing their passive portfolio. Mauī have also been reviewing the operations of Dawson Falls Lodge following the appointment of live-in Managers.

IN SUMMARY The Te Korowai Group are tracking well both in activities and financially. The annual report will provide a full year report on progress. Please see below for details on how to request a copy of that report.

Opposite (clockwise from top): Pouwhakarae Bev Gibson; Lorna Katene and Fay Hohaia; Wiki Moeahu; ngā mokopuna and the Weston whānau

NOTICE

2019 ANNUAL REPORT PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY

ANNUAL REPORT

PŪRONGO A TAU

The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday 31 August at Waiokura Pā.

with us through the iwi website or by contacting the office.

The Annual Report will be available at the end of July in the office or on the website. If you would like a hardcopy mailed to you, please place your order

Ensure that your registered mailing address is up-to-date to avoid disappointment.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 POUTŪ-TE-RANGI 2018

Order at www.ngaruahine.iwi.nz or call 06 278 7411 16

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

SELF-RESILIENCE TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

17

18

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

SELF-RESILIENCE AMENDING THE TRUST DEED GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT VOTE We are pleased to report that the changes proposed by the Board have been approved.

date deed can slow down their ability to govern and make it expensive to function.

To amend the Trust Deed, a threshold of 75% support from those who voted must be met. This has been accomplished and the Trust Deed is now going through a final check with the Māori Fisheries Commission before the changes are finalised.

“Some organisations end up operating outside of their rules because the rules no longer fit. While this is not intentional, it is certainly illegal,” said Allie Hemara-Wahanui, Pouhautu (General Manager) for Te Korowai.

This was a huge milestone having taken two years to reach this point, proving that the process for amending any Trust Deed is an intense and timeconsuming affair.

“Communities should expect the organisations to which they are affiliated, to regularly review their rules to stay current and relevant. No one should shy away from a Trust Deed review”.

A Trust Deed that is current futureproofs the organisation for years to come; while an out-of-date Trust Deed is similar to wearing a pair of shoes that don’t fit. For the Board, an out of

In March, voting papers were sent to 3,194 adult members whose addresses were current. That voting paper included two resolutions to consider.

The first was to approve the proposed TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

19

amendments to the Trust Deed except for the provisions for electing Trustees; as a special resolution, the 75% threshold was set and met.

The second was a majority resolution and members were asked to select a preferred alternative option for electing Trustees. Two options were provided:

Now that the Combination Hapū/ Iwi model has been selected as the preferred alternative, the information process will begin culminating with a formal vote.

In that vote, adult registered members will be asked to vote on changing the provisions to elect trustees to the Combined Hapū/Iwi option.

A Combined Hapū/iwi option where one Trustee is elected from the six Hapū electorates and three elected from across the iwi, making nine Trustees in total.

To change the election model, 75% of those who vote, must support the resolution or the existing election process stays in place.

The second option was to elect seven Trustees from across the iwi.

The following timeframe explains the process to assist members with this important decision.

The option that received the most support would then go forward for a further vote later this year.

The combination model received the most support.

While the special resolution to amend the trust deed was passed, voter participation was low with only 505 people (15%) casting a vote.

Te Korowai aspires to a higher level of participation, so the low voter turnout is a challenge, and we are open to ideas on how to address this.

Dates Kaupapa 8 Jul Distribution of proposal of options to elect Trustees 23 Jul to Information Hui 1 Aug (see table below) 12 Aug

Voting opens

31 Aug Ballot box available at the 2019 Annual General Meeting 6 Sep

Voting closes

13 Sep

Results published

A proposal will be posted to all adult registered members that will discuss the existing election process and the Combination Hapū/iwi alternative.

Information hui will follow to explain the options and answer any questions.

Voting opens on 12 August and closes four weeks later with a ballot box available at the 2019 AGM. Eight information hui will be held during a two week period, some online and some in person.

Based on participation we have made changes to our meeting locations. We have relinquished meetings in Hamilton and New Plymouth and will be holding a hui in Christchurch.

In preparation for this vote, it is important that everyone’s contact details are correct.

If one of your whānau is 18 years or older and did not receive a voting pack in March, then please encourage them to contact us so we can update their details.

Alternatively, they can go to our website, click on the ‘Register’ tab and update their contact details directly.

THREE ONLINE HUI DATE

TIME

LOCATION

23 July 2.00pm Online 24 July 25 July

ADDRESS AND DETAILS An online hui will be held each day.

The link for the online hui will be available from our website.

FIVE HUI-A-IWI

20

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

ADDRESS AND DETAILS

23 July

6.00pm

Christchurch

To be confirmed

30 July

6.00pm

Auckland

Te Haa o Manukau, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau

31 July 2.00pm Wellington 6.00pm

Two sessions at the Brentwood Hotel, Kilbirnie

1 August

Two sessions at the TSB Hub, Camberwell Road (Waihi Road end).

2.00pm Hawera 6.00pm

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

SELF-RESILIENCE THE RE-AWAKENING OF TE AROHA MARAE After months of planning and effort,

For whānau who are familiar with the

Ngāti Manuhiakai invited the motu

original marae, the foyer at the front

to bear witness to the reawakening

and wharenui itself remains unchanged.

ceremony of Te Aroha Marae.

A passageway starting at the foyer has

Manuhiri and Ngāruahine nui tonu, approximately four hundred people waited patiently on Inaha Road for the karanga, and in the early morning of Saturday 30 March 2019, the ceremony began.

been added for whānau to access the wharepaku, dining room, and kitchen.

The dining room and kitchen are now much larger with several windows and doors to allow for the light and views of Maunga Taranaki.

Facebook was abuzz with comments and photos with many acknowledging the Marae trustees for their hard work and leadership. The day reconnected whānau guaranteeing a joyful and memorable day for everyone.

Events like these are significant and historical. They are a gift from one generation to another to keep the heart of the hapū beating.

Quietly the whānau walked around the whare touching the building as an act of transferring mauri and reawakening the marae. Three times the name of the whare was called for and each time the reply was ‘Te Aroha’.

Last year, Ngāti Haua Hapū celebrated with a rededication at Tawhitinui Marae. This included restrenghtening the wharepuni ‘Okare tuatoru’ and new wharepaku, and supporting Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū to reawaken Te Aroha Marae 12 months later which are positive markers on the health and wellbeing of Ngāruahine iwi.

Ngā uri o Ngāti Manuhiakai, Te Aroha Marae

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

21

TĀTAI HONO HE KAUPAPA RANGAHAU MŌ NGĀRUAHINE

This was one of three workshops at the Special General Hui held in April. Each workshop focused on a specific kaupapa and together they all contribute to the vision ‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine ai tātou - that Ngāruahine iwi is a healthy, wealthy and culturally vibrant iwi.

In October 2018, Te Korowai o Ngāruahine and a research team (consisting of Ngāruahine uri), partnered in a research project called Tātai Hono. This project brings together Ngāruahine researchers and their expertise to investigate and understand the nuances of our iwi demography and how we are connected and engaged.

The Tātai Hono research project derives

22

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

its name from a commonly used phrase ‘āpiti hono tātai hono’, sometimes expressed as ‘join the lines together’.

Tātai hono, in particular, refers to the bringing together of genealogical lines.

Our research seeks to enable the best engagement between the Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust and the people of Ngāruahine.

those in attendance – What is one word that describes how you feel connected to Ngāruahine iwi? We were amazed, that in the short time we had with our people, how willing and trusting they were to share their words with us and the narratives behind those words.

Some of the words have been included in the graphics above.

On Saturday 5 April, Te Korowai o Ngāruahine held their Special General Meeting at Aotearoa Pā. Tātai Hono was one of three featured wānanga (workshops) scheduled. While time was short, the team were still able to run a session with about 20 uri. We introduced the research kaupapa and set about asking one key question of all

There were stories and anecdotes that came along with each of these words and at the next wānanga in August (Annual General Meeting), our hope is to dive deeper into these words and understand what they mean for our people to feel connected to their iwitanga, to their tūrangawaewae, to each other.

SELF-RESILIENCE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT Tātai Hono is the two year Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga funded research project that aims to build an understanding on how to grow stronger, more connected iwi, through enhancing engagement between Māori governance entities and their members. Tātai Hono has partnered with Te Korowai to understand Ngāruahine uri, their needs, and to work towards an engagement strategy.

To do this, we plan to conduct a series of qualitative interviews with people in key roles from a range of Māori governance entities to assess how these entities engage with their members and potential members, and identify challenges they face in doing so. We’ll

also develop a demographic profile using statistical analysis of the Census and anonymous iwi register data to create a sketch of Ngāruahine tribal affiliates, and to identify the broad groups of uri (e.g. those of a particular age) who might be missing from the iwi register. Finally, we’ll conduct an iwi survey to explore current levels of engagement between Te Korowai o Ngāruahine and tribal affiliates, to assess any barriers to engagement, and to identify strategies that might enhance engagement.

governance entities in engaging their

Results from all three phases of the research will be used to construct a Ngāruahine engagement strategy. We recognise that the issues facing Māori

(Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Tītahi), and Dr

members are not new, and neither are they easily solved. Therefore, this research platform should be seen as a starting point to help build research relationships, to contribute to a knowledge base, and to develop further projects in this area in future.

We’re fortunate to have Ngāruahine uri leading this kaupapa, including Dr Arama Rata (Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Tītahi) who is based at NIDEA, the University of Waikato; Dr Will Edwards Acushla Dee Sciascia (Kanihi-Umutahi, Ōkahu-Inuawai, Ngāti Manuhiakai, Ngāti Haua). Kia tu Ngāruahine ai tātou!

For more information about Tātai Hono, please feel free to contact our Ngāruahine uri researchers:

Dr. Arama Rata (co-lead) Arama.Rata@waikato.ac.nz

Dr. Will Edwards (researcher) wjwedwards@gmail.com

Dr.Dee Sciascia (researcher) acushla.ocarroll@gmail.com

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

23

NGĀRUAHINE IWI, BEYOND 2040 This was one of three workshops at the Special General Hui held in April. Each workshop focused on a specific kaupapa and together they all contribute to the vision ‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine ai tātou - that Ngāruahine iwi is a healthy, wealthy and culturally vibrant iwi.

Te Aroha Hohaia Kaupapa facilitator

Wow! There was such awesome kōrero from the whānau in the mini-wānanga that looked ahead to Ngāruahine Beyond 2040.

The key theme that came forward was having strong connections to each other no matter where we live in the world. Ideas on what that might look like included being virtually connected through technology and reclaiming a papakāinga model of care where te reo Māori is the default language for communication and mātauranga Māori informs every aspect of day-

24

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

to-day life and is reflected in our wellbeing.

We were challenged by whether the health model of hospitals and doctors would feature as strongly as it does today, but if it is still around, we will be there for each other.

THE PICTURE BEYOND 2040 Ngāruahine mokopuna will be around the maunga and the motto will be enjoying kai from our mara, kaimoana from the reefs, and pristine awa.

Farming the land will have returned to a sustainable scale with a far greater range of food production.

The city of Manaia is the centre of Ngāruahine with whānau returning home from everywhere to ecofriendly homes.

Ngā mihi Whānau Te Aroha Hohaia

SELF-RESILIENCE TE REO

HEALTH

Mikayla Stevens-Sturmey ​(left), ​great mokopuna of Melvin Katene and Frances Kingi-Katene​, with​Iri Elizabeth Backhurst (​ right), ​mokopuna of Barney Haddon​.

EDUCATION

KAUMATUA

NGĀ RAUTAKI A NGĀRUAHINE OUR VISION IS OUR CHALLENGE, WE NEED A PLAN Last year, the Board revised the vision that recognised the past and also laid down our future. We need a strategy if we are to achieve that vision, and we need you.

Between now and June next year, we will be working in partnership with other Ngāruahine roopu to host a series of workshops to develop Ngāruahine strategies focusing on different areas.

Te Korowai will partner with Te Reo o Ngāruahine to develop a Ngāruahine reo strategy, the Iwi Health Service to develop a Ngāruahine iwi health strategy, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o

Ngāruahine for an Iwi education strategy, and the Ngāruahine Kaumātua Kaunihera to develop the Kaumātua strategy.

five-year period and longer. Without

This is a start - we know strategies for rangatahi, employment, and housing are also needed. At the same time, we are drafting an Iwi Environmental Plan and consultation will start later this year.

direction. Without a plan we might fail

A strategy is a necessity. It is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, in our case ‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine ai tātou’. These strategies will help us plan the best use of our limited resources over a

Kaumātua will take place on Sunday, 23

a strategy, without this plan, it could be debated that we are merely going for a walk with no sense of purpose or to recognise when we have achieved something substantial.

Our first Iwi Strategy hui that will focus on Te Reo, Health, Education, and June 2019, 10.00am at Waiokura Pā.

If you are interested in developing these iwi strategies, please join us at Waiokura Pā.

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

|

25

NGĀRUAHINE HAPŪ AND MARAE CONTACTS 1 Kānihi Umutahi me ētehi atu

Hapū Secretary Allen Webb kanihisecretary@kanihiumutahi.co.nz

Pātaka Kaitiaki Ivy Kearney Ivy1@xtra.co.nz 2

Kānihi-Māwhitiwhiti Pā Address Pā Secretary Pā Bookings

3

Ōkahu Inuawai me ētehi atu Hapū Secretary Renee Wright renee@runanga.co.nz Pātaka Kaitiaki Contact the Secretary

4

Aotearoa Pā Address 63 Hastings Road, Okaiawa, 4671 Pā Secretary Danelle Whakatihi ngarainab55@gmail.com Pā Bookings Ngaraina Brooks ngarainab55@gmail.com

5

Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū Secretary Ferinica Hawe-Foreman ferinica.f@gmail.com Pātaka Kaitiaki Doreen Bilski doreenbilski2014@gmail.com

6

Te Aroha Pā Address 404 Upper Inaha Road, Okaiawa Pā Secretary Daryl Katene daryl.katene@hotmail.co.nz Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

7

Ngāti Tū Hapū Secretary Te Aroha Hohaia ngatitu.whenuatopu@gmail.com Pātaka Kaitiaki Charlene Budd buddzwhanau@xtra.co.nz

8

Waiokura Pā Address 27 Winks Road, Manaia 4678 Pā Secretary Te Aroha Hohaia waiokuramarae@gmail.com Pā Bookings Dinah King kupekingclan@xtra.co.nz

9

Ngāti Hāua Piko Hapū Secretary Currently vacant secretary@ngatihaua.nz Pātaka Kaitiaki Cilla Rei cillarei@gmail.com

10

Tāwhitinui Pā Address 2453 South Road, Ōtakeho Pā Secretary Donna Ngatai dmk.ngatai@gmail.com Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

7 Omahuru Road, Okaiawa Allen Webb kanihisecretary@kanihiumutahi.co.nz Contact the Secretary

11 Ōkare ki Uta Pā

Pā Secretary Linda Elgar ngatihauasub16@gmail.com

Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary 12 Ngāti Tamaahuroa Tītahi

Hapū Secretary Caroline Scott jcanscott8@gmail.com

Pātaka Kaitiaki Contact the Secretary 13

26

Oeo Pā Address 2862 South Road, Ōtakeho Pā Secretary Caroline Scott jcanscott8@gmail.com Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

| TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

Mangorei

Tataraimaka

Inglewood

Kaimata

Korito Okato

Kaimiro

Norfolk

Pukeiti

Tariki 3

T Mt. Taranaki

Midhirst Egmont National Park

Pembroke Stratford Cardiff Mahoe 3

Ngaere

Opunake 45

Auroa Pihama

Mangatoki Wa ing on go ro Riv er

Kaup okoko nui R iver

Awatuna

Oe oS tre am

Te Kiri

Kaponga

Eltham

Maata

Matapu

Kapuni

Kānihi-Māwhitiwhiti Pā

Ōkare ki Uta Pā

Aotearoa Pā Oeo Pā

Te Aroha Pā Tāwhitinui Pā

Okaiawa

Kaupokonui Waiokura Pā

Normanby

45

Manaia

3

Tokaora Ohawe

45

Hawera

Image is representational only.

For the purpose of the Treaty settlement Ngāruahine iwi has a shared overlapping boundary with Taranaki and Ngāti Ruanui iwi. This is the Taungatara River to the west and the Waihi Stream to the east.

TE KOROWAI ISSUE 8

Raw

| 27

TE KOROWAI 0 NGĀRUAHINE 147 High Street, Hāwera 4610 PO Box 474, Hāwera, Taranaki 4640 Phone: 06 278 7411 ngaruahine.iwi.nz