COMING HOME TO MAKE HISTORY WITH TE REO O TARANAKI
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GROWING THE LOBSTER BUSINESS
NEW WHARE BRINGS NEW FUTURE WAIOKURA MARAE
& 2014 ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILES
RHYS WINEERA CONTRACTING FOR THE LAND
Photo: Rob Tuckerz
Taranaki’s future: people, people, people The recent extension of Te Ara Puawai, the trail of informative signs recounting the important Maori stories along New Plymouth’s urban pathways, was an important occasion to reflect on both the past and the future of our region.
Taranaki is here to support ideas, ambitions and endeavours. Whether you’re looking to launch a new business, take your existing business to the next level, or turn your ideas into innovations, we’re here to assist you.
The ability to move forward as a region, and to achieve the potential of all our people, will rely on these stories being remembered, and their importance being understood by current and future generations.
In the last year Venture Taranaki helped 257 people progress their ideas through our free business start-up clinics. We matched 43 local businesses with mentors to help them gain an impartial sounding board for the challenges and opportunities they face.
The project is part of a vision for bilingual signage throughout Taranaki, and is an outcome of a partnership between Venture Taranaki and local stakeholders with the immense commitment to seeing the project grow. The vision for Te Ara Puawai is to provide a blueprint for both region and nation to form stronger partnerships between Maori and Pakeha, people and land, and the past and present. This link between past and present is important, and we must look to our shared past if we are to learn to see the future – a lesson just as applicable to business growth as the value of building partnerships. When it comes to helping the people of Taranaki translate their partnerships and knowledge to business potential, Venture
Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency 9 Robe Street, New Plymouth, 06 759 5150, info@venture.org.nz www.taranaki.info
In partnership with Callaghan Innovation we issued 28 research and development grants to Taranaki businesses, and a further 225 capability development vouchers to local business managers through our partnership with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Taranaki is a fantastic place to live, work and play. Remembering our region’s rich history, celebrating and assisting its innovative people and working towards an ambitious vision will ensure it can become an even better place to live in the future. Venture Taranaki is privileged to be able to help Taranaki and its businesses achieve their aims. If we can help you achieve yours, then contact the team on 06 759 5150 or visit www.taranaki.info.
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TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga
postal/online voting will close on Friday, 7 November 2014. Tena koutou te whānau whānui o Parininihi ki Waitotara The country is now recovering from what was a somewhat turbulent general election and reflecting on what the outcome suggests especially in relation to Māori participation. For PKW we will be entering into our own election cycle this time with nine candidates, a significant increase from previous years. We have provided their profiles and personal statements in Whenua for your consideration and as you will see, the calibre is incredibly high. The election process this year will be testing a number of new elements, the most significant of which will be the online voting process. Shareholders will be sent voting papers from Electionz.com Ltd, the Independent Returning Officer and
We hope the use of this communication tool will engender more participation by our shareholders in the voting process, especially given it is already in operation for a number of iwi many of whom our shareholders whakapapa to. We also highlight in this edition of Whenua a number of emerging business developments PKW are involved with, from growing our lobster venture to creating a new livestock company Te Oranga, to having our new herd home operational. We also introduce to you one of our latest staff appointments Candy Harrison who has added a new dimension to the concept of manaakitanga for PKW. Then we have our feature, a story that speaks to us of our future potential as an intergenerational
business, with young Rhys Wineera who illustrates to our shareholders and beneficiaries what emerging Māori businesses in Taranaki can look like. Included in this issue is a profile story on Waiokura Marae and thier new whare a siginficant milestone for any marae trust. Finally we acknowledge the passing of John Morgan and the contribution he made to the Incorporation. Haere atu ra e te rangatira. No reira
Subject to Shareholder approval at the 2014 AGM It is intended that the 2014 Annual Dividend Payment will be deposited into your bank account on Friday 5th December.
If we have your bank account details, no further action is required. If we do not have your bank account details, you will need to complete a Bank Authority form please contact our Shareholder Registrar, Nedina Hohaia: - by email nedinah@pkw.co.nz - or by phone 0800 759 462 or 06 7699373 ext 713 - or call into our office at 109 Devon Street West, New Plymouth to provide your details. Please bring your bank account details with you and if possible, please quote your Shareholder No.
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CONTENTS WHAKAMANA
ANNUAL GENERAL
04 MEETING NOTICE
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Rhys Wineera the new face of Maori contractors to service PKW Farms
05 SPECIAL RESOLUTION From shareholder Robin Walker
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25 IN MEMORIAM Remembering the contribution of former committee of management member John Morgan
NEW FACE TO GREET MANUHIRI TO PKW OFFICES Candy Harrison brings her unique brand of manaakitanga to her role at the front desk for PKW.
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2014 CANDIDATE PROFILES
ĀWHINA
COMING HOME TO
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Amber Nicholson helping to record and preserve Taranaki history
Nine candidates vying for the three vacancies on the committee of management PĀKIHI
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An important milestone in Port Nicholson Fisheries development with the addition of six Māori partners to the Limited Partnership
WHENUA MAGAZINE Editor Dion Tuuta Deputy Editor Amokura Panoho Creative Director Kristy Ramage Photography Quentin Bedwell Graphic Design iStudios Multimedia
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ISTUDIOS
COMPLETION OF HERD HOME The new herd barn is up and running with the cows already liking their new surroundings
PARININIHI KI WAITOTARA Postal PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 Physical Taranaki House, 109 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310 Telephone +64 (6) 769 9373 Fax +64 (6) 757 4206 Email office@pkw.co.nz www.pkw.co.nz
GROWING THE LOBSTER BUSINESS
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GROWING SHAREHOLDERS, GROWING CONTRACTORS
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PROPOSAL TO REVIEW PKW TRUST DEED Changes are needed to the Deed to align with strategic direction of Trust
29 PKW NCEA GRANT 2014 NCEA Grants notice MĀTAURANGA
30 WAIOKURA MARAE With the help of PKW grant funding Waiokura Marae has opened new buildings.
TE ORANGA LIVESTOCK COMPANY A new brand for a new livestock company
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PARININIHI KI WAITOTARA INCORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at Aotearoa Marae, Hastings Road, Okaiawa on Saturday, 8 November 2014 9.00am Powhiri and registrations 10.00am Meeting commences BUSINESS: • Confirmation of Minutes of 2013 Annual General Meeting • Special Resolution of Shareholder Robin Walker • Annual Report and Financial Statements • Appointment of Auditor • Appointment of Share Valuer • Annual Shareholder Dividend • Election of Committee • General Business
PARININIHI KI WAITOTARA TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of Beneficiaries will be held immediately following the Annual General Meeting of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation. BUSINESS: • • • •
Confirmation of Minutes of 2013 Annual General Meeting Annual Report and Financial Statements Appointment of Auditor Election of Shareholder Representative
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PKW SHAREHOLDER FARM TOUR
A bus tour of PKW's farm is being organised to follow the 2014 AGM. This year the farm tour will visit the new herd home on Opua Road. Shareholders wishing to visit the farm need to book a seat by contacting Candy Harrison by Monday 3 November 2014. The tour is dependent on bookings. 4 | WHAKAMANA
SPECIAL RESOLUTION - ROBIN WALKER
SHAREHOLDER
NOTICE
The Committee of Management has received notice in writing from PKW shareholder Robin Terrence Walker in accordance with clause 4(2) of the Maori Incorporations Constitution Regulations 1994 of his intent to move the following special resolution at the Annual General Meeting to be held at Aotearoa Marae on 8 November 2014.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION “That the Maori Land Court's jurisdiction under Te Ture Whenua Maori 1993 section 280(1) is exercised in the affairs of Paraninihi ki Waitotara Incorporation pursuant to section 280(3)(b) and under section 328 Article Two retained use.”
NOTE :
Because Mr Walker’s Special Resolution has not yet been seconded this resolution is unable to be
dealt with by way of postal vote. A vote will be taken at the AGM should another PKW shareholder support Mr Walker’s intent to move the Special Resolution.
BACKGROUND In 2009 Robin Walker sought the consent of the PKW Committee of Management to an application to the Maori Land Court for an occupation order for a house site on West Coast Reserve land located at 1414 Otaraoa Rd, Tikorangi. The land located at 1414 Otaraoa Rd is subject to perpetual lease under the terms of the Maori Reserved Lands Act 1955. In 2009 the lessee was Michael Osbourne. As the lease owner with exclusive right of possession Mr Osbourne declined to give consent to Mr Walker for his application for an occupation order. The Committee of Management declined its consent because it did not have the power to grant consent to an occupation order over the property “owned” by Mr Osbourne under the perpetual lease. In 2011 Todd Energy Ltd purchased the perpetual lease from Michael Osbourne. In 2013 Todd Energy Ltd agreed to sub-lease the property to PKW Farms LP that now uses it for dairy support purposes. Todd Energy Ltd remains the lease owner.
COMMENT Mr Walker remains dissatisfied with the Committee’s 2009 decision and seeks a Maori Land Court investigation into PKW’s affairs over the handling of this issue.
The Committee of Management is of the
view that it has acted in the best interests of the Incorporation and its shareholders. The Committee does not support Mr Walker’s resolution. If more than half of the ballots cast at the AGM vote in favour of Mr Walker’s special resolution it will be referred to the Maori Land Court which will then decide whether to investigate the affairs of the Incorporation. Robin Walker will speak to his special resolution at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. WHAKAMANA | 5
NEW FACE TO GREET MANUHIRI TO PKW OFFICES
Candy Harrison Growth is a constant at Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation and new staffs are regularly commencing employment. In this issue we introduce Candy Harrison the recently appointed Administration Assistant who explains to Whenua her background. E rua au, E awa au, E Rauru au, Aue!!! E rere kau mai te awa nui mai I te kahui maunga ki Tangaroa ko au te awa ko te awa ko au. Rere tonu noa aku mihi ki ta tatau nei maunga Tauheke a Matua te Tapu e tu waiwai ana I runga I te mata o te whenua. Ko Parininihi te tauihu, Ko Waitotara te taurapa e haere ngātahi ana ki te whai ao ki te ao mārama a Tihei Mauri Ora!!! Ko Ngā Rauru te iwi Ko Ngāti Pukeko me Ngāti Iti ngā hapū Ko Te Aroha te marae I te taha o toku mama no Whanganui, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Raukawa me Ngāti Kahungunu ngā iwi I te taha o taku Papa no Ngāti Porou, Ngā Puhi, Taranaki, Te Arawa me Tainui ngā iwi My work experience My first administrator position was a Programme Co-ordinator position with Te Wānanga o Raukawa when I was just 20 years old. I have also worked for the Aotea Māori Land Court as an Administrator in the ‘Māori Freehold Land Registration Project’ and as a Whanganui land enquiry researcher for WAI 218 1164. In 2013 I completed my first year of a Master degree in Matauranga Māori – Te Wānanga o Raukawa with director, Rauru Broughton. What drew me to PKW? Having lived in Taranaki for just over 4 years now with my immediate whānau 6 | WHAKAMANA
my partner Tristan Patuwairua no Ngāti Maru, no Taranaki nui tonuia. We have four children Haarangi (son 16 years) Te Hiringa (son 14 years), Ngawaikowhai (daughter 11 years), Te Ikatere Wānanga (10 years). Initially the employment opportunities here had not 100% matched my skills and expertise. When I saw the two administration vacancies with PKW I was very motivated, determined even, to get my foot in the door because (a) My strong background in administration and te reo me ona tikanga allows me to become a future asset with PKW capable of moving around and providing administration support where necessary and, (b) PKW being a Māori incorporation – I am always driven to succeed if I am passionate about what I am doing and working in an environment I feel appreciated and embraced for my uniqueness. What I knew about PKW beforehand Unfortunately for me not a great deal, like most shareholder’s I knew the basics. PKW leased land that we are shareholders of. Being based in Whanganui for most of my life and heavily involved in education my whānau accessed grants through PKW to assist while studying. I knew very outcomes for our future generations to little around the business side of PKW, so that has been exciting for me to learn come. One major aspiration of mine is to create exciting resource tools and about while in the office. presentations to target our rangatahi to My aspirations for my new role and look at the opportunities PKW provide for the organisation. and expose our rangatahi to the mass To do my absolute best, to learn as amounts of career opportunities within much as possible, promote, encourage the agriculture sector. I have only and assist other workers in te reo been here for a short while and already me ona tikanga as I work within my see how broad and limitless those position. I hope to move into positions opportunities are. So although that is not part of my role at the moment that with more challenges and positive
would be something I would be very passionate about. I am very proud to greet our visitors whether they are shareholders, leaseholders, external business partners. Knowing the importance of general hospitality and te reo me ona tikanga I hope I represent to our visitors a welcoming presence and they find me very approachable when entering our office.
What I do in my spare time and other interests Home-life revolves around my beautiful children supporting their goals and aspirations in education, sports, kapahaka and other social mediums. I am a marae girl at heart and love taking my tamariki back to their roots and maintaining those connections with our wider whānau. I love to read and research so discussing (and debating
lol) kaupapa with my whānau is very important to me. Ko te tumanako me taku wawata hoki kia noho pumau ahau ki tenei tari mahi ana i ngā mahi, Ma wai ra? Ma tatau ano ngā uri no Taranaki nui tonu me ngā uri whakatipuranga, na reira i runga i tena e kore e mutu te mihi ki a Parininihi ki Waitotara, tena tatau katoa!
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2014 CANDIDATE PROFILES When nominations closed on Friday, 29 August we received nine applications for the three vacancies to the PKW Committee of Management. The following pages contains the profiles for each candidate and are provided for your consideration. Voting papers will be sent to you by Electionz.com Ltd, the Independent Returning Officer and voting closes on Friday, 7 November 2014.
"I’m passionate about Māori advancement and wellbeing, and have had the benefit of working in environments where there was an emphasis on developing Māori capability."
AISHA ROSS
NOMINATED BY: Werenia Papakura Whānau Trust Kei ngā unahi nui o te ika, mai i Parininihi ki Waitōtara, tēnā koutou katoa
I believe PKW is a pillar of Taranaki Māori economic success, and we are moving in an exciting direction.
It is a privilege to be considered in the 2014 election for the PKW committee of management. As the grandson of Julie and Rangimaimaiao Ross, it is through their whakapapa that this opportunity is afforded to me. We are of Ngā Ruahine, Ngāti Ruanui, Taranaki and Te Ātiawa iwi.
My main priority is to provide effective leadership and to make active contributions to the development of our asset base; to benefit the advancement of our whānau and organisation moving into the future. I will continue to grow shareholder value, be of service to our people, strengthen our legacy and navigate our organisation towards a vibrant and prosperous future.
I am currently the sitting PKW Associate Director, and have found this position to be an excellent platform to gain a deeper insight and understanding of PKW, our whānau, culture, and business. We have a dynamic team of dedicated people to be proud of! I’m passionate about Māori advancement and wellbeing, and have had the benefit of working in environments where there was an emphasis on developing Māori capability. This has provided me with a foundation in governance and management across a number of disciplines.
I seek your support to be elected to the committee of management at this year’s election. Ngā manaakitanga o te runga rawa, Aisha
Professionally, my capabilities are in marketing, strategy and business management. I have sound networks and relationships that I have developed throughout my extensive background in many sectors. I currently hold office for Palmerston North Māori Reserves Trust, Ngāruahine Fisheries Ltd, and a number of other entities.
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"I believe my skills and experience in the NZ agriculture sector would be very complimentary to the skills already around the governance table."
CLAIRE NICHOLSON NOMINATED BY:
David Barry O’Brien Dear Shareholders, PKW has a responsibility to act as a long term kaitiaki of the land while maximizing productivity and profitability for shareholder dividend. The investment in dairy farming is the largest part of the current portfolio of PKW and with the mandate to acquire more farms in the future, I believe that it is important to have a representative on the board of directors that has an in depth understanding of the agricultural industry, the day to day operations of dairying and has an involvement in planning strategies for future growth. As a veterinarian I have been involved in the NZ dairy sector for over twenty years, both hands on in production animal health programmes and in a business capacity as a consultant to farmers and company’s involved in the rural sector. I have developed, operated and sold several businesses and currently own and operate an animal health company that is developing unique new products for animal health. I strongly believe that all inputs and management procedures into the farming industry must be in an ethical and environmentally sustainable manner in order to not only preserve but also increase the profitability of the land for future generations. This includes the encouragement, training and nurturing of our young people to ensure that we are able to attract them back to and retain them on our lands.
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I have had the privilege of being an associate director on the PKW board. Through this experience I learnt and grew a lot in the area of governance, tikanga and kawa. Now I would like to give back to PKW and Taranaki and I believe my skills and experience in the NZ agriculture sector would be very complimentary to the skills already around the governance table. Dr Claire Nicholson, NgÄ ti Ruanui, PKW Shareholder
"...my understanding of the long term context of the incorporation provides me with a strategic view to acknowledge the past and look to the future for innovative ways to bring the vision of “He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – People, Land, Prosperity” to life"
DANIEL HARRISON NOMINATED BY:
Frederick Peter Harrison Ko Kurahaupo me Aotea oku waka, ko Taranaki te maunga, ko Taranaki te iwi, ko Ngāti Haupoto me Ngāti Haumia ngā hapū, ko Daniel Harrison ahau.
Standing for a position on the PKW Committee of Management is a natural extension of this interest and is a responsibility I take seriously.
Iwi/Hapū Affiliation: Taranaki Iwi, Ngāti Haupoto, Ngāti Tamarongo and Ngāti Haumia
I believe that the skills and experience, as outlined in my profile, bring a valuable perspective to PKW and that my understanding of the long term context of the incorporation provides me with a strategic view to acknowledge the past and look to the future for innovative ways to bring the vision of “He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – People, Land, Prosperity” to life
Occupation: Event Development Manager, Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development Governance roles Taranaki Iwi Trust – Trustee (current) Parihaka Management Trust – Trustee (current) PKW Associate Director 2012 – 2013 New Zealand China Council Advisory Board Member April 2013 – June 2014 Qualifications/Memberships/achievements Bachelor of Business Studies Member of Institute of Directors New Zealand Leadership Institute Future Leaders Program 2010 Community Involvement Parihaka Management Trust - Trustee Parihaka Peace Festival 2006 - 2009 - Production Manager Statement Over the last 12 years I have had an active interest in PKW, as an Associate Director 2012 – 13, Education Grant recipient and having attended numerous ½ yearly and AGM hui.
If elected I commit to advocating for: • The best interests of all shareholders • Protecting and growing the asset base of the incorporation - including diversification of investments • Developing a strategy for collaboration with Iwi including developing coinvestment opportunities • Providing additional focus on the Tangata or People part of our vision • Innovative approaches to balancing commercial imperatives with social and environmental outcomes Ngā mihi nui kia koutou Daniel Harrison 0298887788 danielpeterharrison@gmail.com
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"I firmly believe that Kaitiakitanga (guardianship), social outcomes, cultural enhancement and economic development can all benefit when balanced."
DARRYN RATANA NOMINATED BY: Betty Anderson Ko Aotea te waka Ko Taranaki te Maunga Ko Patea te Awa Ko Kairakau te hapū Ko Waioturi te Marae Currently I am Manager of Partnerships for the Department of Conservation in Taranaki and living in New Plymouth. I am of Te Arawa and Ngā Rauru Kii Tahi descent and was previously the chair of Te Kaahui o Rauru the Post Settlement Governance Entity and a number of other Health organisations including Te Oranganui and Te Whare Punanga Korero. I have been Shareholder representative on the PKW Education Trust for the last 3 years and a member of the Taranaki Māori Trust Board. In 2009 I attended a “Fellowship” at Stanford University looking at the effects of Climate Change on Reo, Whenua and Tikanga. This involved participants from Ngai Tahi and Native Hawaiians. This has enabled me to think about Māori/Iwi development in a context of Social, Cultural, Environmental and Economic outcomes. I am also a member of the Institute of Directors. I have a strong background in education and conservation planning and leadership, with a focus on early childhood education and currently also hold a Directorship on Ngāti Ruanui Tahua Ltd. I have recently completed development of the Taranaki Destination Management 12 | WHAKAMANA
Plan for the Department of Conservation. This focused on opportunities to enhance visitor experiences, economic contribution, infrastructure and cultural relevance of activities on Mt Taranaki. I firmly believe that Kaitiakitanga (guardianship), social outcomes, cultural enhancement and economic development can all benefit when balanced. This can also maximise return to shareholders. I would be honoured to serve shareholders as a member of the Committee of Management for Parininihi ki Waitotara.
"I believe I can actively & efficiently work hand in hand with the PKW Committee of Management and all shareholders with absolute confidence & commitment to ensure the future goals & achievements for PKW are meet."
NGAWAI WALDEN NOMINATED BY: Eleanor Gardiner Tenei au he uri no ngā hau e wha o te maunga tapu o Taranaki e mihi atu nei kia koutou katoa. Ko Ngawai Te Aroha Anahera Matariki Walden toku ingoa. I wish to tender my nomination to be elected to the Committee of Management for the 2014 Parininihi ki Waitotara elections. I am standing for the Committee of Management; as it’s the appropriate time for me to reciprocate the support, the mentoring and the knowledge that has been provided to me through PKW during my academic studies, my career path development as well as the many community projects that I have been associated with. In 1999 I was honoured to receive the Charles Bailey Scholarship to assist in my final year of tertiary study from the Pacific International Hotel Management School located in Bell Block.
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20+ years producing & performing traditional Māori and Theatrical performing arts 17 years in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management with significant experience in concept, strategic planning, development and implementation of new operations & facilities. 12 years experience in Property Management & Contract Lease Management 11 years experience developing and implementing Sales and Marketing strategies, focusing on brand awareness and stakeholder & investor relationships 12 years in Accounts Administration and Financial Planning, budgeting, controls and reports to multiple shareholders 12 years of Human Resource Management specifically staff development and training
I look forward to a promising future for PKW.
I believe I can actively & efficiently work hand in hand with the PKW Committee of Management and all shareholders with absolute confidence & commitment to ensure the future goals & achievements for PKW are meet. The skills & experience I can offer are: • Proudly born and raised in Taranaki • Confidently speak and write in 3 languages; Māori, English & Japanese WHAKAMANA | 13
"I am an independent thinker, unafraid to ask the hard questions and the perseverance to continue until my concerns are addressed."
PATRICK GALLAGHER NOMINATED BY: Brigid McKenna Pepeha Ko Aotea toku waka Ko Taranaki toku maunga Ko Oeo toku marae Ko Rangihuatau Hikaka toko koro Ko Huna Mary Hikaka toku kuia Ko Terry Gallagher toku hākoro Ko Bebe Rangitaniwha Gallagher toku hākui Ko Ngaruahine toku iwi Ko Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Titahi toku hapū Ko Patrick Gallagher toku ingoa Occupation Accountant Qualifications Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Accounting and Commercial Law) Victoria University NZICA Member Statement of Skills and Experience I am seeking election to the PKW Management Committee because I believe I have skills and experience that will be of value to the Committee. Currently, I am a Ngaruahine trustee on the Board of both Ngā Hapū o Ngaruahine Incorporated and the Governance Entity, Te Korowai o Ngaruahine Trust. These positions have enabled me to apply governance principles. 14 | WHAKAMANA
In particular, thinking strategically from an Iwi/organisationwide perspective in order to contribute constructively to the goals of the Iwi/organisation and in networking widely so as to understand the external environment in order to keep in touch with important trends that could either impact on, or be a risk to, the Iwi/organisation. I am active as a negotiator for Ngaruahine in its settlement with the Crown using my skills in negotiation, research and analysis to assess and evaluate both vantage points to achieve a solution agreeable to both the Crown and Ngaruahine for settlement. Work experience in Justice and Revenue has given me strong skills in management, accounting and law through running district offices, administration of various Acts of Parliament and forensic accounting. I am an independent thinker, unafraid to ask the hard questions and the perseverance to continue until my concerns are addressed. I value integrity, openness and ethical behaviour and I enjoy learning and discovering new things.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as a member of the Parininihi-ki-Waitotara(PKW) Incorporation Committee of Management and as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee over the past 6 years. "
TAARI NICHOLAS
NOMINATED BY: Current Member retiring by rotation and deemed nominated in accordance with Section 23(3) of the Māori Incorporations Constitution Regulations 1994. Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Te Atiawa Kia Ora Te Whānau, It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as a member of the Parininihi-ki-Waitotara (PKW) Incorporation Committee of Management and as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee over the past 6 years. This has been a time of turmoil, but also of change and growth for PKW. We have: • recovered from the Australian property losses, • taken over the management of our administration and the running of our farms, • purchased further farms, • granted scholarships, and • increased dividends to you our shareholders.
Bay of Plenty. This includes providing advice to Taranaki Capital Partners Ltd, which manages the assets of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngā Rauru. Taari holds numerous directorships. He is a director of Miraka Ltd a majority Māori owned dairy processing factory north of Taupo. This factory processes the milk of 50,000 cows - 20,000 of which are from Māori Trusts. He is also a director of Southern Pastures LP, a dairy-farming entity with 10 farms around Tokoroa and other farms in the North and South Islands. Taari is also a director Ngāti Ruanui Holdings Ltd, Te Arawa River Iwi Trust Ltd, Te Awanui Hukapak Ltd and is a member of the Advisory Committee of the $350m Direct Capital IV private equity fund.”
I trust that I will continue to serve you as a member of the Committee of Management. Attached is my brief prepared background for your information. “Taari is a Professional Company Director and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience at senior levels in funds management, investment banking and the dairy industry Taari was the first Māori member of the NZ Stock Exchange and provides investment advice to a number of iwi groups and Māori trusts in Taranaki, the Waikato and WHAKAMANA | 15
"I am committed and passionate about growing PKW business and I take the responsibility that goes with this role extremely seriously."
TOKATUMOANA KEVIN WALDEN
NOMINATED BY: Current Member retiring by rotation and deemed nominated in accordance with Section 23(3) of the Māori Incorporations Constitution Regulations 1994. Poua ki runga Poua ki raro Poua iho ra Ki te maunga titohea E kore e pau te ika unahi nui Haumia ee Hui ee taiki ee!! Taranaki Iwi Te Atiawa Ngāti Maru My name is Tokatumoana Kevin Walden, a current PKW Committee of Management member and I am seeking reelection for a further three year term. I am an honest and experienced governor with a proactive approach to encouraging and supporting Māori into all areas of the agri-business sector. I am committed and passionate about growing PKW business and I take the responsibility that goes with this role extremely seriously. My local business and Iwi networks enable me to make meaningful contributions to the development of PKW and meet the aspirations of owners and Taranaki whānau. Within my first term with PKW, the Incorporation has made some exciting progress, with PKW farms being restructured into a limited partnership, thus making them more tax efficient. We have built a state of the art calf rearing unit on Tempsky Road to provide quality stock for our farms, and PKW has also entered into a collaborative partnership with an Iwi 16 | WHAKAMANA
Collective (ICP) and Ngāti Mutunga Ki Wharekauri, making a significant financial return in leasing its crayfish quota to Port Nicholson Fisheries. I believe PKW can become globally competitive, seek more profitable investment opportunities and I will continue to work hard by providing strong leadership and strategic governance to create better returns for our shareholders. As a Taranaki resident, I can confidently assure you that the Incorporation is actively responsive to issues of local importance. It would be a privilege to continue representing the shareholders of the PKW Committee of Management and I welcome any questions you may have. Email: toka@pkw.co.nz Cellphone: 0272771102
"My focus is corporate strategy, fishing, commercial property, insurance and funds management advice"
WARREN SKERRETT NOMINATED BY:
Jamie Tuuta Māori Trustee Ko Warren Skerrett toku Ingoa Taranaki Iwi, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga and Te Atiawa I whakapapa to the Ruakere, Tito and Okeroa whānau. My mother Aukura (Theresa) Okeroa was the daughter of Ani Ruakere nee Tito (the daughter of Pohe Tito and Kume Ngapaki). Mum was a taurima to Louie Okeroa of Pungarehu, where she grew up and now rests with Nan at Parihaka. Why my interest in seeking your support? I have completed 32 years as a professional financial adviser. Part of that role is to work with dairy farmers, from their first cow, through to managing their wealth at retirement. Collectively, Iwi now participate at a corporate level. It is essential to attract Whānau with experience and skills to PKW, to cement progress and nurture through a new generation of separate leaders. I am committed to working with the current committee to ensure PKW remains strong and relevant to uri, demonstrates leadership in the community, both nationally and locally, and ensure it maintains and upholds our place in our Rohe. This requires focus, courage and collective responsibility, for which I am committed to.
Skills • Diploma of Business Studies – endorsed financial planning (Massey University) • Certified Financial Planner, CFP (IFA-NZ) • Chartered Financial Consultant ChFc (IFA-NZ) • Authorised Financial Adviser (Financial Markets Authority NZ) Current affiliations: • Nga Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa (Māori Accountants Network) • Te Kupeka Umaka Māori o Araiteuru (Māori business network group) • Chamber of Commerce My services as a Rotarian, is backed by my commitment to numerous boards in financial services for over 30 years. My focus is corporate strategy, fishing, commercial property, insurance and funds management service. Your nomination will bring these to PKW. If wanting to discuss my nomination please contact me on 0274 880055 or māoriwakatipu@xtra.co.nz.
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GROWING THE LOBSTER BUSINESS PORT NICHOLSON FISHERIES
Now into its third year of operation, Port Nicholson Fisheries (PNF) Limited Partnership is continuing on its journey to become Aotearoa's premiere live seafood company. By now PKW shareholders will be aware that Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership was established by a three-way collaborative partnership between Parininihi ki Waitotara, the Iwi Collective Partnership and Ngāti Mutunga ki Wharekauri. The 2014-15 lobster season signalled an important milestone in the partnership's development with six additional Māori partners to the Limited Partnership. The new members of the PNF whānau are Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ruamano Ltd, Te
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Atiawa, Ngāti Koata and Ngāti Toa. The new partners will all contribute their annual crayfish catch entitlement to the PNF whānau and share in the profits the Limited Partnership generates from exporting live lobster to China. PNF General Manager Grant Absalom is positive about the growth in the
partnership. "It's still early days for PNF but it is great to see that Iwi are beginning to see the opportunity that Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership offers them." Grant notes that the addition of new partners has brought opportunity to expand into new fishing areas. "PNF has traditionally fished in three fishing
“ It's still early days for PNF but it is great
to see that Iwi are beginning to see the opportunity that Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership offers them. ”
areas: CRA3, 4 and 6. With these new Iwi partners our fishing areas has grown to now include a fourth, CRA5." Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership is increasingly viewed throughout the business sector as a model of Māori business collaboration based on principles of whānaungatanga and transparency. It's reputation is growing throughout the seafood industry with some commentators labelling it the 'Miraka' of the lobster industry - in reference to the first Māori-owned independent milk processor. This is a great position to be in and PNF is looking to grow its position even further.
“ PNF has traditionally fished in three
fishing areas: CRA3, 4 and 6. With these new Iwi partners our fishing areas has grown to now include a fourth, CRA5 ”
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COMPLETION OF HERD HOME CONTENT STOCK MEANS PRODUCTIVE FARMS
In the Issue 11 we reported on the new developments at the PKW Opua Road Dairy Unit. Although still in its infancy, the new herd home is proving to be of immense value to PKW farming operations. "A herd home provides relief for both the stock who gain shelter from the hot sun and heavy rains, to the pasture in that the soil and grass has time to recover. These are the obvious two benefits of herd homes", advised Farms Operations Manager Shane Miles. "Sharemilkers, Dale & Phillipa Corrigan are also pleased with the how easily accustomed the cows became to the Herd Home facility, and that given the chance they will happily make there way into the facility at every opportunity, which is a glowing 'cow' endorsement."
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NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COMPANY 2014 marks the year PKW Farms Ltd established a dedicated livestock company appropriately named ‘Te Oranga Livestock’. For the past four years PKW has developed its drystock portfolio to now successfully supply cows to its own farms, which reduces dependence on other livestock companies. PKW has invested considerable resources, knowledge and time to become a leading dairy farmer in Taranaki with a strong reputation both locally and nationally. In return for that level of exposure there is an expectation of excellence and quality and this is the benchmark Te Oranga will uphold.
Andrew Gibson, National Lifestock Manager
Specialising in • Dairy Herds • Service Bulls • All beef cattle • All classes of dairy cattle • Works cattle
“Because PKW is an inter-generational organisation with a long term outlook it made sense that after supplying stock to our own farms to offer this service nationally” says Andrew Gibson, National Livestock Manager. “Trading stock is the tangible gain but building trusted relationships with clients is the real goal." Another benefit for establishing Te Oranga Livestock is introducing shareholders to a different career choice within the agri-business sector. “Agriculture means dairy farming to many but we’re showing that a drystock career is another option. A successful drystock manager knows about the health and wellbeing of the animal, has excellent social and communication skills and can inspire the same level of care from their staff” says Dion Tuuta CEO. “We endorse that pursuing a career in the agri-business sector is a guaranteed recipe for success so encourage shareholders to pursue this for their tamariki and mokopuna”. While Te Oranga is the new kid on the block it comes with the backing of PKW so is here to stay and flourish. PĀKIHI | 21
Rhys working on Farm 9, Little Oeo Road, Manaia
GROWING SHAREHOLDERS GROWING CONTRACTORS RHYS WINEERA (NGĀ RUAHINE, NGĀTI RUANUI) Early mornings and late nights are just a normal days work for 30-year-old Rhys Wineera. With his newly established business Paeroa Contracting now providing services to PKW Farms, he’s putting in the hard yards to make sure his work adds value to the Incorporation. “Kind of obliged to”, laughs Rhys when explaining the background to his business name. “Paeroa is a family name handed down the generations, it’s my father Linn Wineera and my middle name. So I’ve got the reputation of my whānau to be mindful of without being too obvious.” And having a reputation that represents pride in a job well done and a good
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work ethic seems to go hand in hand with the approach Rhys has taken into his business.
getting in front of PKW to offer his services was pretty straight forward says Rhys.
“I grew up on our family farm in South Taranaki and kind of enjoyed tinkering around with the farm machinery. So when I finished school I did a Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship and was qualified by the time I was 22,” says Rhys.
“Well I just kind of rocked up to their offices and talked to Dion Tuuta and Shane Miles and let them know what I was doing, what my experience was in this area and how I could provide a service to them. I had already undertaken some contract harvesting work which taught me more about the work involved on farm and working with PKW last year gave me more insight into what services I could provide.”
Presently with only a tractor as part of his own equipment, Rhys has aspirations to own a digger by the end of year. In the meantime he hires the heavy machinery he needs for his contract work getting them trucked to the various farms by one of his previous employers.
Rhys is also thankful that he had the opportunity to work on the Natural Gas site as it opened his eyes to the important health and safety issues, Setting up his own contracting business someone in his line of work needs to be seemed a natural thing to do and mindful of.
"What I like overall is that working for PKW in a contractor capacity gives me an opportunity to work on our people’s land proving that there is much more to PKW than farming."
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“On farms we tend to get on with it and can at times overlook what is important when it comes to safety. When you are working with heavy machinery you need to be really conscious of your environment, look out for things like overhead power lines, exposed holes, underground pipes and cables even children and animals running around the farm. The work I did at Natural Gas made me change my attitude and behaviour so that I make sure I am on top of my game every time I am handling heavy machinery. I know that this is really important for PKW as well.” With younger brothers Glen completing his Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship, and Trent finishing off his navy career now completing his Marine Engineer apprenticeship, Rhys feels his family is achieving success because they have applied a simple philosophy to life. “It’s about having a foundation of discipline, doing things properly, not cutting corners so that it comes back and bites you later on. I learnt from the older guys around me as well from the
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time I started my apprenticeship so I am here in our own backyard so travelling starting to see the benefits of putting overseas at this stage isn’t a priority for that learning into practice.” us”. Add to that the combined talents of his older and younger sisters Kestelle and Capree as well as mum Diane, Rhys is proud his family provides a strong platform offering support and advice where needed. Though Rhys is learning the ins and outs of business as his contract company develops he is also taking advice from other contractors working with PKW.
With a healthy attitude to life, leisure and his business Rhys is happy to represent what future PKW shareholder’s engagement with the incorporation could look like, though he has admitted to not getting to a shareholder meeting yet. Something he looks forward to doing with his father one day.
“At the end of the day you have to earn the opportunity and don’t expect something to come your way on a plate. What I like overall is that working for He also knows finding time to enjoy PKW in a contractor capacity gives me family life and ways to unwind is another an opportunity to work on our people’s important aspect to keeping himself on land proving that there is much more to an even keel. PKW than farming.” “Well I used to be a drummer in a band, I play representative Hockey for my province and at a national level, and still enjoy volleyball and squash in the Rhys is the son of PKW sharemilkers winter months. When I’ve got free time Linn and Diane Wineera. Linn is also a my girlfriend Cathie Buhler and I like to beneficiary of the Huinga Ngutu Wineera travel around New Zealand. We think Estate, a shareholder of PKW. we have got some amazing places
IN MEMORIAM JOHN MORGAN Kei raro nei,
(NGĀTI RARUA, TE MAHUREHURE)
E te rangatira, e Hone, Ka tae mai te karere o to hingangaa, mahue noa mai a Taranaki ki te taiuru, uhu atu ai, tangi atu ai mōu, ahakoa kua huna atu koe ki taipō nui, ki taipō roa, ko ngā maharatanga mōu e mou tonu ana i te motu ngāherehere tangata....tēna, hoea tōu waka ki tua o ngā ngaru, ki te huinga o te kahurangi e kore ra e hoki ki muri, e koro, e moe. Koutou te taipō, haere mai te awatea. It was with great sadness that Parininihi ki Waitotara learned of the passing of former Committee of Management member John Morgan (Ngāti Rarua, Te Mahurehure) on Monday 22 September. John served on the board of Parininihi ki Waitotara from 1995 until 2005 serving as Deputy Chairman from 2002. He was widely respected for his business knowledge – particularly his expert knowledge of the fishing industry. During his time with PKW he put this knowledge to good use as one of the PKW-appointed directors of Port Nicholson Fisheries Ltd.
John was known for his natural talent John was also a Trustee for northern with numbers and sharp eye for financial South Island based Ngāti Rarua Atiawa data. He was a leader in establishing Iwi Trust for many years. PKW Investments Ltd to begin PKW’s diversification process.
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COMING HOME TO MAKE HISTORY TE REO O TARANAKI Ko Taranaki te maunga Ko Waingongoro te awa Ko Aotea te waka Ko Ngāruahine te iwi Ko Umutahi me Inuawai ngā hapū Ko Aotearoa me Kanihi ngā marae Ko Reihana-Laison te ingoa whānau Ko Billy Reihana taku matua Ko Amber Nicholson ahau Amber Nicholson is the sucessful recipient of the PKW sponsored position on the Certificate of proficiency in oral history and archiving. She will be returning home to help record and preserve Taranaki history. The Ngāruahine descendant will travel to Taranaki from Auckland twice this year to be part of this new course delivered by Te Reo o Taranaki. The course is being delivered from Te Pūtē Routiriata, the new Māori archive and training space which opened in August. It’s a secure storage facility for written and recorded material, and for artefacts. Space is available for iwi, hapū, whānau and community organisations.
Owners can remain in complete control of their taonga. Amber attended the first training wānanga just days after the archive’s doors opened. As one of the youngest students on the course, Amber worked alongside kaumatua as well as those of her own generation to gain skills in interviewing and digital recording. “I gained a lot of knowledge from the oral history wānanga,” she says. “First and foremost for me was the connections built with Taranaki whānau. Sharing in each other’s stories and knowledge was essential to the collective learning environment and Te Reo o Taranaki has created a safe space to do this. The course has facilitated a deeper understanding on the oral history process and the extra dimensions added when capturing kōrero from Māori and from whānau. Bringing our own kaupapa to the wānanga meant it was all relevant and the skills learnt there means we can all hit the ground running.”
For her coursework, Amber is working Unlike most archives, those looking to with the set of historic land transfer safely house their taonga do not have to records Te Reo o Taranaki digitised for surrender ownership, nor do the items PKW in 2012. Her interview project need to be available for public access. captured the stories behind this year-
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long preservation effort. Next, she will transfer the collection into a database, enabling researchers and PKW shareholders to access these records. “The skills I’m learning are also giving me the confidence and enthusiasm to move forward with my own academic work,” she says. A doctoral student at Auckland University’s Business School, Amber’s PHD research will focus on Indigenous spirituality in the workplace. “That is, mātauranga Māori knowledge systems and their application in business environments to create multidimensional well-being. Māori wisdom tells us that everything in creation is infused with the energy of spirit, creating interconnection between all energetic and spiritual beings. Economic activities are a means to serve the community, therefore economic development cannot be seen in isolation to the spiritual, environmental, social, or cultural development of a community.” Amber attended the oral history wānanga alongside Taranaki kuia Whero o Te Rangi Bailey, Te Urumairangi Ritai, and Harimate Tutaki Te Ua Telford. Harimate says she is proud to be enrolled in the new oral history and digital archiving course. It’s an
opportunity for her to gain skills to enhance research she’s doing into her tupuna and whakapapa. “It was such a gentle journey and I was able to learn in comfort. The new archive has helped quell my fears about where some of my whānau's treasures can be housed securely. I cried tears of happiness during the blessing - that anxiety has been eliminated for me," Harimate says.
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Rangiātea students Waerata Paratene, Indica Locke, Felix Ashworth and Tatyana Glassie are on the first school course at Te Pūtē Routiriata Top right: Te Reo o Taranaki’s new archive facility is set up to house and care for
archival records of significance to iwi, hapū and whānui. Middle right: Te Waiora Wanoa-Sundgren and Miriama Waiwiri-Hetet research in the new archive. Bottom right: Te Urumairangi Ritai (left)
and Harimate Tutaki Te Ua Telford record an interview at the first oral history recording wānanga. Below: Amber Nicholson
“Sharing in each other’s stories and knowledge was essential to the collective learning environment. Te Reo o Taranaki has created a safe space to do so, as well as to ask questions about safe processes around preserving our taonga tuku iho.”
CHANGES TO THE PKW TRUST DEED For some time the Trustees of Parininihi ki Waitotara Trust have been considering amending the trust deed to improve its administrative processes. In order to make changes to the trust deed the Trustees must make an application to the Attorney General and High Court. The trust deed was written over 30 years ago and for the first time the Trustees are proposing two changes. This article introduces and explains both changes. First change
That the term of the shareholders representative is changed from one year to three years.
Rational
Currently the shareholder representative is elected annually at each AGM. By changing the shareholder representative term to three years they will serve for the same period as all other trustees.
Second change
To provide to the Trustees with a general power to vary the deed for administrative and management purposes.
Rational
Under the current deed the Trustees do not have the authority to make any administrative and management changes which might improve the Trust’s operations but must submit a proposal to the Attorney General and the High Court. This is a cumbersome, expensive and lengthy process which leaves control in the hands of the Attorney General. Providing the Trustees with a general power to vary the deed for administrative and management purposes allows Trustees more flexibility to make changes without resorting to lengthy and expensive Court processes. The original and fundamental purpose of the deed which is to support the cultural and education aspirations of beneficiaries are not affected by this variation.
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NOW OPEN PKW NCEA GRANTS
2014 NCEA GRANTS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
If your mokopuna or tamariki are studying towards their National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA), then they could be eligible for a grant from the PKW Trust. The grant is a reimbursement of NCEA fees set by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority; therefore when students apply, they must provide confirmation from their school that these have been paid.
Opens
Monday, 6 October 2014
Closes
Friday, 31 October 2014
PURPOSE
APPLY BY
To support whānau whose tamariki/ mokopuna are studying unit standards towards their NCEA levels 1, 2 or 3.
Go to the PKW website from Monday 6 October 2014 onwards. You must register and create a user profile before completing the application form.
CRITERIA
To be eligible you must be:
WHAT IT WON’T COVER
• Currently enrolled with a New Zealand school or Kura;
Everything else, we only reimburse fees for studying NCEA.
• Whakapapa to Taranaki;
FOR MORE INFORMATION
• Endorsed by a living PKW Shareholder; and • Provide evidence that NCEA fees have been paid.
Contact Allie, Community Development Manager on 06 769 9373 or allieh@pkw.co.nz
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NEW WHARE BRINGS NEW FUTURE WAIOKURA MARAE,
MANAIA, SOUTH TARANAKI
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For the second time in 10 years, whānau of Waiokura Marae in Manaia are celebrating the opening of a brand new whare, built with help from funds from Parininihi Ki Waitotara Trust. Ngāti Tu kuia Hinewaito Bigham is also thrilled that so many PKW representatives were at the opening of Te Wai Ika O Te Tangata on 30 August this year. “We can’t thank them enough for the support they continue to give us,” she says of PKW.
“It’s definitely for future generations, this will see my generation out. “We have to be there for them and this caters for the young and the old,” says Boyce. “This is for the whole whānau of Ngāti Tu, not just one or two families - ngā uri katoa o Ngāti Tu.” It was hapū members who first suggested the modern look and design of the new building and mahau.
Over the course of three wānanga in mid-2013, whānau listed and drew their Waiokura’s wharekai, Tama Wahine, ideas about how the new whare could was opened nearly nine years ago to the day. At that time, PKW assisted with look, with no limits on creativity. funds towards the floor coverings in the Hawera architect Jack Rangiwahia was whare. brought on board as project manager and to turn the many ideas into Hinewaito and many other hapū computerised concept drawings. members are very grateful that despite ongoing issues and legal action between some Ngāti Tu hapū members and the incorporation, PKW continues to recognise the need of the wider whānau, especially with the grant of $20,000 towards this latest project. Complimenting Te Wai Ika o Te Tangata is also a new mahau (porch) outside the tipuna whare, Paraukau, joined by a corridor between the structures and a covered walkway now exits between the buildings back to the wharepaku. While Waiokura’s history and allegiance to the Parihaka movement remains firmly in place with the names of Paraukau and Tama Wahine, whānau have long talked about the need for Ngāti Tu to look forward and move forward together out of pain and grievance and into hope and light. The name Te Wai Ika o Te Tangata (The Birthing Waters Of The People) was decided at a recent hapū hui with the intention of giving Ngāti Tu a new direction, to create a new legacy, to be all inclusive and to provide the opportunity for new tikanga at the marae. Staunch project supporter and hapū member Boyce Te Huritini Luke is adamant that this is how things will be.
With minor adjustments to the first couple of drafts, the trustees accepted the version that has been brought to fruition with construction starting in January this year. Built with more than sleeping in mind, hapū members now have a facility that can cater for all manner of things including conferences, concerts, movies, art exhibitions and wānanga to name a few. Whānau dreams about making the most of the sunrise and maunga views have also been realised in Te Wai Ika o Te Tangata with floor to ceiling glass in a strategically placed corner of the whare, complimented by a sweeping receding curve towards the other corner. Waiokura Marae and Reserves Trust treasurer Te Rawanake Coles has had nothing but positive feedback about the project, built by local Hawera firm Porter and Harper. “It was important to us that where possible, local businesses were used,” she says. “I pay homage to our old people who had the foresight to combine the reserves and marae into a single trust. Consequently reserve income is used
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Left: Kuia Hinewaito Bigham (left) and Te Oiroa Te Amo Luke (right) with Jordan Oralia Te Raikapuia Luke enjoy their new whare, Te Wai Ika O Te Tangata. Page 30: Te Wai Ika O Te Tangata (left) connects to the new mahau outside the whare tupuna, Paraukau. The wharekai Tama Wahine is at right. Page 33: Whanau of Waiokura Marae; Lovey Hauparoa, Te Rawanake Coles, Kim Hauparoa, Joyce Luke, Eugenia Luke, Jordan Close, Coran Luke, Hinewaito Bigham, Bonita Bigham, Mary Nicholson Below: The view from the mahau is still open and airy, while offering shelter in all seasons.
exclusively to maintain the marae for the common good." She says that allows the trustees at Waiokura to have a financial base to work from. “But it’s also been about being frugal and going without that’s gotten us to where we are today.” “We are really grateful for the assistance and patience of the board and shareholders of PKW,” she says. “I believe this is the beginning of better things and a better relationship to come between the Incorporation and Ngāti Tu.”
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My Whenua Stay connected with your land online
Te Tumu Paeroa has launched an innovative online service called My Whenua. It provides landowners with easier access to more information than ever before. My Whenua gives you a website specifically about your land block(s). You can view pictures and maps, get facts, read meeting minutes and receive notifications of news and updates. My Whenua enables you stay informed about your land and share this knowledge with your whanau.
If you own land administered by Te Tumu Paeroa, make sure you get access to My Whenua as we roll it out. Simply provide us with your current email address by going to www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz and click ‘Update your contact details’.
Images: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 3-A11992 & AWNS-19120606-9-2
For further information www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz/mywhenua
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