TPR October-November

TE PANUI RUNAKA A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF KA–I TAHU NEWS, VIEWS AND EVENTS – URA RU – NANGA | TE RU – NANGA O NGA–TI WAEWAE | TE RU – NANGA O MAKAAWHIO | TE NGA–I TU – A–HURIRI RU – NANGA KAIKO – – – – – TE HAPU O NGATI WHEKE | TE TAUMUTU RUNANGA | TE RUNANGA O KOUKOURARATA | WAIREWA RUNANGA – NUKU RU – NANGA | TE RU – NANGA O AROWHENUA | TE RU – NANGA O WAIHAO | TE RU – NANGA O MOERAKI | KA–TI HUIRAPA RU – NAKA KI PUKETERAKI O – – – – – – – – – NANGA TE RUNANGA O OTAKOU | HOKONUI RUNANGA | WAIHOPAI RUNAKA | ORAKA APARIMA RUNAKA | AWARUA RU

ONO | OCTOBER 2020

I tukuna mai tenei whakaahua e Pieta Gray nō Awarua.

TĒNEI MARAMA • A variety of activities on offer at rangatahi wānanga – pg 8

• Arowhenua Māori School 125th Jubilee celebrations – pg 20-21

• Day out on the Wilderness Cycle Trail – pg 12

• Action plan for Murihiku – pg 31-32

• Rangatahi artwork – pg 18-19

• Many hands make light work at Matariki planting day – pg 27-28

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Nā te Kaiwhakahaere The Office will be briefing incoming ministers on our priorities in the coming weeks. Engagement with the new ministers will be important to articulate the priorities for engagement with the Crown, with employment opportunities being just one of these. The overarching priority for us is enabling Ngāi Tahu rangatiratanga and leveraging support and opportunities for our Papatipu Rūnanga.

Tēnei te kauanuanu o te mahara, te whakaute o te kākau ki a koutou e rau titirei mā. Nau mai, haere atu te reo rāhiri ki te huka pānui i tēnei pito kōrero mō te kaupeka Kōaka o te tau.

Te Pānui Rūnaka, whakatuwhera atu nei ō tatau hai whākai i te hinekaro, hai whākai i te wairua ki te tini, ki te mano. E kō, kō, i e ara e!

Coming into spring feels like a particularly welcome respite this year, as we continue to grapple with the spectre of Covid-19. I’m sure like me, you were relieved to see the alert level lower throughout the country last month, with Tāmaki Makaurau following in early October.

The community transmission has certainly been a reminder we are not out of the woods yet and we must stay vigilant.

It’s important to acknowledge that many whānau are facing challenges and have experienced job losses. I tautoko the four Murihiku Rūnaka for their mahi on their ‘Regenerate Murihiku’ 100 day action plan. It is so exciting to see our Papatipu Rūnaka thinking proactively about job creation in their reasons and looking to turn the news of Tiwai Point Aluminium Shelter’s proposed closure into an opportunity. We are all watching with keen interest to see how this is implemented.

The election outcome is now decided and while there are only minor changes to the government, there are inevitably ministerial portfolios changing hands.

I’m pleased to remind whānau that Hui-ā-Tau 2020 is fast approaching.

This year’s event looks quite different to what we are used to and will be hosted virtually via Zoom webinars.

Whānau will be able to view the hui live on air and submit questions for the open forum - you can find out more at https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ event/hui-a-tau/ This is good opportunity for whānau to hear leaders talking about the challenges and achievements of the past year, and to get an overview of the big picture. While we love any opportunity to connect with whānau kanohi ki te kanohi, the uncertainty brought on by Covid-19 means it is simply not feasible this year. We hope to return to more traditional events in time but for now I hope you will join us in embracing this new way of doing things.

As you will be aware, Covid-19 has had devastating and far reaching impacts on businesses worldwide, and sadly we are not immune. The effects of the pandemic have meant this year’s result, unsurprisingly, is lower than initially expected.

The commercial arm has been significantly impacted, with our tourism businesses being the hardest hit. While the result is much lower than forecast, it is worth noting a major aspect impacting our results this year were the impairments and valuations of some of our assets.

We expect to see the value of these assets return over time as borders reopen and international visitors return, however the timeframe for

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this remains highly uncertain. At our September Te Rūnanga hui, we reviewed and approved the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2020, and this will be available in the Annual Report.

As part of our hui, we had a dedicated wānanga with Ngāi Tahu Holdings. This was a great opportunity to go over the Group accounts and we paid particular attention to Tourism, Farming and Oha, which have presented challenges. Ngāi Tahu Holdings brought us up to speed on the overall picture, and the steps being taken to steady the waka and move ahead. There is no denying this is a challenging time for the iwi, but we are forging ahead and making progress with a strong and talented team of people. While I acknowledge the challenges ahead, I am energised by the opportunities we also have ahead of us.

You may have seen the recent news of the relativity payment of $2.59m from the Crown following the latest round of arbitration. This takes our total relativity payments since settlement to just over $300m.

At the hui the decision was made for this money to go to the Ngāi Tahu Regional Investment Fund, which will support the transformational Haea Te Awa regional investment strategy, a kaupapa that in my opinion has only become more vital as we look to build strong, resilient regions throughout our takiwā in the wake of Covid-19.

With the immense challenges the tourism industry has been through this year I am glad to be able to put in a plug for the All Blacks Experience, an exciting new attraction developed by Ngāi Tahu Tourism is partnership with New Zealand Rugby. This has been a long time in the making and it’s really exciting to be almost at the point of launching.

The All Blacks Experience is based at SkyCity in Tāmaki Makaurau and is open to the public from early December onwards.

have a voice in the issues that matter most to our people throughout Waitaha.

Ka rawe ki a kōrua!

In closing, I want to mihi Yvette Couch-Lewis and Iaean Cranwell, who were recently appointed as Tumu Taiao advisors on the Environment Canterbury Regional Council. While it is worth noting this was something of a compromise to what was initially put forward and the pair will not have voting rights, it is still an extremely positive step to have Ngāi Tahu representation at the table. The rohe of Environment Canterbury extends to 10 of our Papatipu Rūnanga, so it is important that we

Kia pūrena tō kete wairua, kia totō tō puna mātauraka, i raro i kā manaakitaka o te wāhi karo.

Nāhaku nei, nā

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai This month’s cover art is a painting by Pieta Gray (Kāi Tahu, Awarua). Pieta is from and lives in Ōtautahi. Her painting was created in response to the pātai, ‘What makes me Ōtautahi proud?’ For her, it is the resilience and strong sense of community that lies at the heart of the city: a connection to the whenua of this rohe and to each other.

The woven panels also represent diversity, in culture, ethnicity and religion, all of which which make up and enrich our broader community of Ōtautahi.

The harakeke symbolises the collective strength and resilience of the community during the events of the past ten years. It acknowledges that these events have forever shaped and changed the people and their connections to each other and to this place of Waitaha.

If you would like your work to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, please submit it by email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

You can view Pieta’s creative journey through her Instagram account @graypieta, which is a visual diary of her mahi toi and what she is inspired by.

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ngā mate

Our deepest condolences go to the McGregor whānau on the sudden loss of Cory. To Gina, Steve, Sophie and the extended whānau words cannot express the heartbreak we feel for all of you!

October – Rā whānau

Gemma Mantan, Garry Te Wani (Snr), Tiana Placid, Georgia Wilson, Rachael O’Connell, Jude Bond, Iwa Solomon, Heather Manawatu, Cezanne Lyons, Raquel Fletcher, Jah-Kaya Manawatu, Graeme King, Riley Hurst, Eliana Aiomanu, Graeme King, Hineau MacKenzie

November – Rā whānau

Hineronga Clayton, Ani McDonald, Leah Te Moananui, Huia Groen, Jamie Manawatu, Kara Moar, David Burt, Corey King, Hoani Manawatu, Jesse Laugesen, Amelia Taylor, Char Porima, Myra Timms, Anaru Grant-Manawatu, Bobby Childs.

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Congratulations

To Aaron Endacott and Mano Te Karu on the birth of their new pēpi.

Poihipi Clayton on the Men’s Premier Tasman Rugby Union win with the Nelson Marist Rugby Club and selection into the Te Tau Ihu Māori senior tane team.

Timeka Clemett on the First 15 rugby win with Christchurch Girls High School and selection into the Waitaha Māori U17 team.

Poihipi Clayton, Cheyenne Du Plesis, Matt Stephenson, Jacob Norris.

Timeka Clemett.

Henry Leaf and Poihipi Clayton.

Eliza Dalzell and Timeka Clemett.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

A big mihi to everyone who celebrated their birthday in recent months.

If you aren’t on the lists below, aroha mai and Happy Birthday!

October Tania Hutana, Theresa Rooney, Milly Campbell, Wiremu Weepu, Manu Weepu, Courtney Sargent, Jamie Meihana-Whittle, Ariana Tainui, Rosemarie Tainui, Kelly Mason, Arana Sutton, Te Aotaumarewa Meihana-Eiffe, Maia Tonihi, Tioti Campbell, Gaylene Culling, Te Ngarahau Mason, Chance Beckett-Ria, Jo-anne Coakley (Millie), Sophie Tiller, Tessa Treadgold, Tom Downs, William Simpson, Davida Simpson.

November Rahera Tainui, Tayejana Coulston, Shiana Meihana, Tonihi Paewhenua, Katene Campbell, Tama Coulston, Arama Weepu, Aroha Tainui, Lawrence Price, Eldon Wilson, Darcy Stokes, Fiona Lang, Anaru Lang, Lilly Treadgold, Te Ngawari Mason.

He Pēpi

Congratulations to Tom Downs and Abby McLaughlan on the arrival of their third child Archie, a new baby brother for Charlie Pipiri Downs and Grace Te Aroha Downs. Archie Wirimu Downs arrived safely on 16 September weighing 7.2lbs. Ngā mihi to Miriam and David Downs (Taue and Dave) who welcome their 10th mokopuna into the Downs whānau.

Toni Tainui and Cory Prattley would like to introduce Korbyn Alan Mitai Prattley born 29 September at 3.24am weighing 7lbs, making Alan and Hinemoana Tainui the proud Pouie and Taua of 52 mokopuna, big sister Kora-Rose is adjusting well and very helpful with her baby brother.

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Tikanga Wānanga

Waiata and pepeha – Nō te wāhi pounamu is a waiata which holds our pepeha (maunga, awa, iwi etc) and is commonly used to support speakers during pōwhiri and other formal occasions.

Tēnā koutou katoa

Thank you to all whānau who were able to attend the wānanga in September to share kōrero and learning around tikanga. This wānanga was organised and facilitated by the Komiti Mātauranga (Education Committee) on behalf of our whānau and we were really encouraged by the amazing turnout, great kōrero and positive feedback.

A summary of what we got up to during the wānanga is below.

Kōrero on marae – what they stand for, why we have them, why no pictures in our wharenui?

Pōwhiri and tangihanga – There was some really robust conversation in here, with many kaupapa to be further discussed in the future. We wish to reiterate, this wānanga was NOT a decision-making process – no tikanga were altered in any way as a result of the conversations. We look forward to future wānanga for the specific purpose of discussing and confirming (and changing if needed and agreed) specific tikanga relating to pōwhiri, tangihanga and other mahi on the marae.

Saturday Karakia and mihi in Tūhuru – Te Rua welcomed us all.

Kai – Miriama put on an amazing kai, as usual!

We learned another waiata – Te Taukaea Aroha.

Mihimihi – a chance to get to know each other, which allowed us to begin making connections with both local whānau and whānau from away who travelled for the wānanga!

Te Arahura ki te Waewaetanga – the Komiti Mātauranga shared the overall picture of our education strategy.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and supportive.

The document is currently with the designers, once a final version is available we will forward this on to whānau for your information (please note a draft version of the strategy was shared with all whānau on the email list in July 2020).

We look forward to seeing our whānau at future wānanga!

Kōrero from Lucy, Taua Horiana and Aunty Ema – on Tūhuru about the pou of our whare.

Sunday Karakia.

What do people want to kōrero about? A chance for whānau to feed in whakaaro for kaupapa/topics of interest.

Ngā mihi!

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Governor General visits Arahura Marae

On 25 August we were lucky and humbled to have the Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy visit and speak at Arahura Marae for the first time. This was an opportunity for us to share the history of Ngāti Waewae as well as speak about the upcoming Pounamu Pathway initiative. We were very grateful to share the beautiful morning in Arahura with her excellency.

Pictured in front of Tūhuru is (left to right) Mayor of Hokitika Bruce Smith, Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio chair Paul Madgwick, Governor General Dame Patsy, Kaiwhakahaere Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Lisa Tumahai and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae chair Francois Tumahai.

Komiti Rangatahi

We welcome any ideas or rangatahi who are keen to get involved – watch this space!

We would like to introduce our newly established Komiti Rangatahi which has been created to organise and run a diverse range of events for all rangatahi and whānau that will hopefully bring whānau home onto our marae and encourage rangatahi participation and involvement!

Thank you to our executive who have given their support with our current event planning.

Lastly, we would like to thank Davida Simpson for her ongoing support and motivation with getting this komiti up and running, funding applications, organising hui and much more – this wouldn’t have been possible without her!

Our komiti currently consists of eight members – Whakataerangi White and Elly Mulholland (chairs) Aleigha Ngaamo, Lucy Tonihi, Brooke Parker, Anika Ngaamo Henare Mason, and Jamie Meihana-Whittle.

Pictured above are Komiti Rangatahi members Whakataerangi, Elly and Aleigha with Davida at professor Meihana Durie’s “Rangatahi Māori Unleashing the Potential” seminar in Christchurch earlier this month.

Te Nīkau opening and Kawatiri hauora

On 25 September Poutini Ngāi Tahu whanaunga attended the official opening and blessing of Te Nīkau Hospital and Health Centre in Māwhera followed by the first sod turning in Kawatiri for the new Health Centre that is to be built in the near future. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other members of parliament also attended the occasion.

Hamiria Hutana and Nelly Mason (Ngāti Waewae kaimahi) with Rino Tirikatene – MP for Te Tai Tonga.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with the Hokitika Primary School bilingual class following their waiata performance.

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Fusion Rangatahi Wānanga – October school holidays

It was an exciting full on week for our second fusion rangatahi wānanga for 2020. Our rōpū has grown with two new kaiako Aleigha Ngaamo and Henare Mason, taking care of the kapa haka section and a total of 40 tamariki and rangatahi all of whom whakapapa to Poutini Ngāi Tahu.

Having so many tamariki we had three different wānanga spaces, first being kapa haka as mentioned above facilitated and lead by Aleigha and Henare composing new waiata. Second mahi toi with Whaea Miriama Mason and Whaea Nelly Mason weaving harakeke putiputi and korowai, and fun games and hip hop with Whaea Choni Tumahai.

On Thursday we had Matua Robert Kautai – whānau of Whaea Miriama Mason, led waka ama training, learning the techniques on land before heading to Lake Kaniere the following day.

To finish the week off we went on a hīkoi to Lake Kaniere with our Waka Tūhua and enjoyed a full day of fun on the waka, swimming, having a mean kai, with presentations to kaumātua and whānau to share what our tamariki rangatahi learnt throughout the week.

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Moko kauae and mataora

He hōnore, he korōria, he maungārongo ki te whenua he whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa. Āmine.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions this was carefully planned out with Ngāti Waewae, Westreap and marae staff to limit the numbers coming up to Arahura Marae at one time. Ahakoa te aha i haere tonu ngā mahi. Hohua Mohi, the tā moko artist is well known for his mahi throughout Aotearoa, following in tikanga ngā mahi a Rarohenga. Miriama’s whānau from the North came to tautoko Hohua in this kaupapa. Hohua plays a big part in Miriama’s whānau as he has also done moko kauae on some of her nieces and the wife of Miriama’s late brother Turiokahu White. E kore te aroha e mimiti.

I te tīmatanga ko te kupu, ko te Atua te kupu, ko te Atua anō te kupu i te tīmatanga. Nāna ngā mea katoa i hanga, ā, kāhore tētahi mea kāhore i hanga. I a ia te ora, ā, ko te ora te māramatanga mō ngā tāngata katoa i roto i te pōuri, nāna te māramatanga e whiti ana, heoi kīhai i mau i te pōuri. Korōria ki tōu ingoa tapu. Āmine.

Poutini Kāi Tahu and Westreap were pleased to have supported Te Rua and Miriama Mason in their Tā Moko journey (mataora and moko kauae).

Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe Te Rua kōrua ko Miriama Mason i whakaaro ake i te hapori mō tēnei taonga motuhake, tēnei taonga tuku iho. Tau mai te mauri, hui e tāiki e.

It was important to Te Rua and Miriama Mason that this wānanga would be shared with the hapori of Te Tai o Poutini so the week before they visited Greymouth High School, Buller High School, Westland High School and Hokitika Primary students to personally invite them to Arahura Marae to witness them receive their mataora and moko kauae. He whakatau i te tāngata i mua i ngā mahi ā rātou mā.

Te Rua and Miriama told the students stories about their past and reasons for getting the moko. They said they wanted to share these stories with students to help educate them on the cultural importance of tā moko, which is often misunderstood. Mā te ako ka mārama, mā te mārama ka mātau. Both are involved in teaching Mātauranga Māori throughout Te Tai o Poutini.

Rūnanga Business

If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our office administrator Elly at Arahura Marae.

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga hui are held bi-monthly on the second Sunday.

Email: Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Phone: 037556451

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to Elly.

Any marae bookings or queries please contact Miriama at Arahura Marae.

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae, if you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are always very helpful – 0800 KAITAHU (524824).

Email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Phone: 037556451

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Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa!

Nei anō te miroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

The return of spring and the odd day (or week) of winter thrown in between has not deterred our hearty West Coast white baiters! Another busy few months here on Poutini with our usual round of komiti hui and our first ever ‘virtual Hui-ā-Tau’.

Calling all professional painters

We are keen to hear from whānau members who are experienced/professional painters who might be keen on painting parts of our beautiful marae.

Please email an expression of interest to Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz including related qualifications and experience.

Hui-ā-Tau 2020

With the Covid-19 restrictions around the motu, it was decided that a virtual hui would be held instead of gathering at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi. However, with restrictions being moved down a level whānau were able to come together at the St Johns in Hokitika as well as via zoom.

With no elections this year the day went faster than usual and whānau were sitting down to lunch by 2pm.

Special thanks to Trish Barlow for the delicious kai.

Given the Covid-19 challenges, we still had some good participation and kōrero and we would like to thank everyone who participated.

Whānau.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio executive members.

Whānau and zoom participants.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

As part of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio held a Ngāti Māhaki Whānau Quiz Week with two questions to answer each day. Winners were Gloria Eggeling, Linda Fernandez, Leeanne Mahuika, Joanne Scott and Mata Holliday. Paisley Bishop was the overall winner. Each winner received a selection of reo resources to enjoy.

Thank you to whānau who participated, it was great to see people engaged and enjoying the quiz.

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Whakawhanaukataka ki Makāwhio Mauri ora e te whānau

Cobden Tip Head, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae overnight trip, Copeland Track and or Haast Cattle Track, Punakaiki Paddle boarding and Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill).

Whakawhanaukataka ki Makāwhio is about creating a safe and cruisy environment to allow our Te Tai o Poutini based rakatahi aged 16+ to go on some awesome missions along our takiwā, to experience our whenua and re-connect with each other. Our first mission will take us up to the Paparoa track for a day of snowboarding. In the following months we hope to also undertake surf lessons at Kahuna Board Riders,

If you’re based on the Coast and keen to join some missions around our whenua please text Kahurangi with your name, mission interest and availability on 0279754664.

World’s rarest kiwi – first hatch of the season

The hatching season for rowi, the world’s rarest kiwi, is off to a very encouraging start this month with the arrival of the first kiwi chick in Franz Josef.

Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio named this first chick Te Haumaru, which means safety, acknowledging the safe arrival of the first 2020 rowi.

It was a perfect hatch with the chick healthy enough to hatch independently taking several days to break open from first internal pipping. Te Haumaru is the first of 16 kiwi eggs quietly incubating inside the hatching facility at the West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef.

Hokitika Gorge Suspension Bridge Opening Poutini Ngāi Tahu, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio and Ngāti Waewae whānau had stunning weather for their early morning start on Saturday, 15 August for the opening of the suspension bridge extension on the Hokitika Gorge walk.

The day was magnificent with full sun, no wind and surprisingly little namunamu (sandflies). Our kaumātua were able to attend as the track has wheelchair access.

After a casual wander around the loop, whānau enjoyed a cuppa during the speeches, and then all partook in a wonderful lunch prepared by Trish Barlow, whānau and a caterer from Hokitika.

The latest upgrade has expanded the previously 15-minute experience to approximately one hour, allowing visitors to make the most of the scenery and the views upstream of the gorge towards the Southern Alps.

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Wilderness Cycle Trail – Greymouth to Kūmara

Members of Kāti Māhaki took to the West Coast Wilderness Trail on 19 September for a healthy ride in support of wheelchair-bound whānau member Bernard Mahuika. They were inspired by Bernard’s willingness to do the track himself and joined him in making it a day outing for the wider hapū.

to stop and/or start at any time if needed.

Our rōpū used either traditional or e-bikes for this activity, stopping in Paroa for a 5-minute break for water, mimi and a lolly. Two bikers had brought their UE Booms to blast some tunes on and there was lots of chatter, singing and laughter along the way.

An accident years ago left Bernard in a wheelchair but he remains a keen cyclist, with a specially adapted machine featuring some high-tech parts that allowed him to easily outpace the conventional bikes.

After cycling the 30 kms from Greymouth to Kūmara, whānau ended their ride at a park on Greenstone Road with a well-deserved packed lunch supplied by Makaawhio Mauri Ora fund.

The morning started at the Greymouth Railway Station with the weather being on the cooler side. With three support vehicles and a trailer in tow whānau were able

It was a wonderful day out and everyone enjoyed themselves.

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MARAMATAKA

Mark the following dates on your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office.

Whānau Xmas Pool Party – Sunday 13 December, Hokitika Centennial Pool Reminder to members not to miss out on our Xmas Pool Party! There will also be an early visit from Hana Kōkō so don’t forget to bring a named Xmas present ($10 max) to be given out to your tamariki on the day. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Xmas Office Hours Our office will be taking a break over the Christmas period and will be closed from Friday 18 December, reopening on Monday 18 January 2021.

KEEPING IN CONTACT & UP TO DATE

Rūnaka Website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website. Members can access a member’s only section which gives access to more information than unregistered visitors to the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau. If you have not received one yet please contact the office.

Membership database We are still working to find the members we have incorrect home addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau. Members can help us by contacting the office to check we have correct address, phone numbers and e-mail contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna.

E-pānui Rūnaka Our e-pānui is a regular fortnightly newsletter sent out to let members know what we have been up to and what is coming up. These are sent by e-mail and can also be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office and let us know your e-mail address to be added to our Whānau e-mail group.

Phone: 03 755 7885 Email: Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Mauri ora!

Let us know what you think and make sure if you have news and tidbits to share, that you let us know. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Now that we are out of lockdown at the marae, we are still working out what ‘normal’ looks like. We are trying to adjust to the ongoing uncertainty around Covid-19 and are working closely with other local rūnanga, and our local communities and businesses to create employment, training, and other opportunities for all our whānau, and others whose employment has been affected. We are enjoying preparing our annual Pioke Pursuit waka ama event for late October and Parihaka commemorations on 5 November.

He Pēpi

Nau mai, haere mai e te mokopuna o Ngāti Wheke.

Leitiana Kathleen Thompson-Tominiko born on Sunday, 20 September in the early hours, delivered by her daddy Rangitāne and weighing 7lb 1oz.

Her mummy, Natalia, did so well and her three-yearold big brother absolutely adores his new sister. Due to Covid-19 we were unable to visit them in hospital, but here she is meeting her taua Cath at two days-old. He tino taonga te mokopuna.

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Welcome, another mokopuna

Mishele Radford, née Phillips, from Rāpaki, is pleased to announce the arrival of her grandson, Kees Talalelei Faumuina, born 7 September at Rotorua Hospital, during Covid-19 Level 2. Kees’ mother, Renay along with Kees’ dad Sione and his two older sisters – Ella and Aiva, are thrilled he has arrived safe and sound. Renay is daughter of Mishele Radford and granddaughter of Te Whe Ariki Phillips, originally hailing from Rāpaki but with whakapapa to a number of other Ngāi Tahu hapū through my taua and pōua.

Whānau Ora navigator ready to assist whānau to achieve their aspirations Mauri ora e te iwi Ko Aoraki te maunga Ko Waitaki te awa Ko Takitimu te waka Ko Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Muaūpoko, Tūhoe me Tainui ngā Iwi He uri ahau nō ngā rūnanga o Tūāhuriri, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, Ōnuku me Ōraka Aparima Ko Waipounamu Te Karu ahau.

Kia ora whānau. My name is Waipounamu Te Karu and I was born and raised here in Ōtautahi. You may have heard my voice on the airwaves of Tahu FM where I was a radio announcer for the last eight years on my show Kurakura Pounamu. I absolutely loved my time with Tahu FM and connecting with the many whānau members, communities, and listeners of our local iwi Māori reo irirangi.

I have learned a lot about broadcasting, media, social media, events and live streaming over these years but now I’m ready to put the microphone down and work side-by-side with whānau to bring their aspirations and dreams to light.

I’m so excited to step into this new role as the Whānau Ora navigator for the hapū of Ngāti Wheke (Hurō!) If you whakapapa to Ngāti Wheke and you would like support please do not hesitate to contact me: Waipounamu.tekaru@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 0272216423 Mauri tū, mauri ora, whānau ora.

Sorted Kāinga Ora is back

These workshops start in the second week of November and places are filling fast! There are eight workshops for whānau to gain the essential knowledge and tools to becoming a homeowner.

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Delivery locations: Rāpaki Marae and Christchurch City Proposed start date: 2nd week of November Duration: 8 weeks, approximately 2 hours per week Cost: Free

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important e.g. insurance, wills etc Financial goals – create an action plan to achieve your home ownership

Housing options and mortgages Money plans – budgeting, financial goals, spending Money systems – managing money every day Reducing debt Savings and investments Planning for the unexpected and protecting what’s

Whānau members please contact us today as places are limited. Email the office or Roy.tikao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 021 358 698.

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ka hua te kūmarahou, ka whakatō kūmara tupu When the kūmarahou flowers, the kūmara sprouts are planted out.

journey to bring back the kūmara tradition to Waitaha and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū. Bringing back these mahinga kai traditions that looked after our whenua and our whānau, have become more important as we work through these Covid-19 times. It really is time to look backwards to move forward!

Kūmara has been top of mind over the last couple of weeks. Our whanaunga at Koukourarata have been doing quite a bit of work recently preparing and planting māra kūmara. It’s been inspirational watching their

Me whakanui ka tika

Our whānau have been busy over the last couple of months and there is lots to be celebrated and lots to be shared.

Te Toi o Ngā Rangi, Tā Tipene O’Regan Congratulations to our whanaunga, Tā Tipene, kei te tino poho kererū tō hapū! At the recent 2020 Ngā Whetu o Matariki Awards Tā Tipene received the Te Toi o Ngā Rangi – Lifetime Achievement Award. There were 27 finalists across 11 categories who were celebrated at the awards.

This award is but a small recognition of his lifetime of dedication. To Sandra, the cousins and mokopuna, thank you for sharing your papa and pōua with us. Me whakanui ka tika, it is appropriate that we celebrate this achievement.

Tā Tipene is as familiar to many of us as if he were our brother, father, uncle and pōua. Which of course, he is. While he has climbed to great heights, led us through stormy times and held the line against fierce competition, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to advancing the kaupapa that matter to us.

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi Children’s University Graduation 2020

Taumutu is the only ‘non school’ to register with Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi. If you would like your tamariki mokopuna to join the Taumutu 2021 cohort, nau mai, haere mai! Please contact Brenda Kingi-Booth on Brenda.kingi-booth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

On Thursday, 26 November six of our tamariki mokopuna will graduate from Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi Children’s University. Of particular mention are our two superstars, Jordan and Aalia Cameron. Jordan has managed to amass over 600 hours worth of learning over the last two years and will graduate with a Gold Postgraduate Certificate. His younger sister Aalia has tallied up over 400 hours, earning her a Bronze Postgraduate Award. Ka wani kē!

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi has helped to engender a thirst for knowledge and a recognition that learning happens as much on the marae and with the whānau as it does in formal institutions. Our plan-by-stealth of creating a formidable generation of exceptional cultural leaders who are well versed and educated in te ao Māori and te ao Pākēhā is off to a great start! We are so proud of our talented, inquisitive, and hardworking tamariki mokopuna!

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Whānau Ora Navigator, Corrina Ruki

Whānau Ora navigation is a whānau led, whānau centred, strength-based approach to support whānau on their journey in achieving their moemoeā (dreams and aspirations). Corrina can tautoko you and your whānau to achieve your aspirations, no matter how big or small they may be. If you would like to find out more and register your whānau to work with Corrina, please contact her on. Corrina.Ruki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

We are pleased to welcome our first Whānau Ora Navigator, Corrina Ruki to our small team at Te Taumutu Rūnanga. A descendant of the Timoti whānau (Wairewa), wife and mother of the next generation of Kamo/Ruki descendants, Corrina started in late September as a direct response to our rūnaka and hapū members post Covid-19 rāhui.

Corrina has an extensive background in whānau tautoko and has worked directly with whānau for the past 20 years. Her knowledge, expertise and relationships within our community are an asset to our rūnaka and whānau.

Outside of work, you will find Corrina at the netball courts, being a dedicated netball coach, umpire, and allaround supporter for the Canterbury netball community.

Corrina has an ever growing whānau, with two moko and another due very soon.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Annual Report FY2020

The Rūnaka has had a busy year filled to the brim with success, challenges, and a little uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic provided us with a significant opportunity to reflect and reprioritise what was and is important to us and our hapori.

This year we celebrate our whānau resilience. We celebrate our ability to pull together with humility and kindness in the face of significant adversity. We celebrate all we have achieved in the last 12 months. This year’s annual report is delivered online via a short video and an electronic book, which is attached. Please follow this link to watch the videos: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7592334. The pdf copy of the report can be found via the following link: https://tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz/te-taumutu-runanga-annual-report-2019-2020/

Are you interested in land-based training and employment?

Team Taumutu is currently working on several land-based training and employment opportunities including Pest Free Banks Peninsula and a Jobs for Nature Nursery Training Centre initiative with Te Papa Atawhai. Both initiatives will provide our whānau with the opportunity to do hands on learning on our whenua and employment. There are lots of opportunities and we really want to hear from you if you are interested. For more information and to register your interest, please contact Brenda: Brenda.kingi-booth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Reo aspirations

Keeping in contact

Have you had a chance to fill out our Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu Reo Aspirations survey? It only takes three minutes! Your voice will contribute to the development of our reo strategy.

If you would like to keep updated on the happenings at Taumutu and with our whānau, drop us an email, message us or head to our website and request a member’s login and join our member’s only facebook page.

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Website: www.tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/taumutu. members

If you are interested in te reo Māori Where you are at right now Where you want to be How the rūnaka can tautoko our whānau in developing their reo.

Email: Taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Update contact details for registered members: https://tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz/whakapa-maicontact-us/

Kōrero mai e te whānau. Please follow the link: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLG6X6X

Kia tau ngā manaakitanga.

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Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Kareen Crighton (Ngāi Tahu) and Stevie Wilson (Tainui) are proud to announce the birth of Kaimea Muritai Wilson, born 9 August, weighing 7lb 3ozs. Older siblings Kobie (7) and Lucas (12) are smitten with the arrival of their new baby sister.

Sierra Allen and Brendan Chettle are proud to introduce Atarangi David Chettle, born 8 August, weighing 8lb 13ozs. “We are just so in love with him”.

Tiara Te Maari-Whiley selected by Touch Canterbury to play in the Under 16 Girls Team Tiara is 14 years old and attends Christchurch Girls’ High School. She has been fortunate to be selected by Touch Canterbury for the Under 16 Girls’ team. She will be representing Canterbury in the Inter-Provincial series in December and the Junior Nationals in Auckland in February 2021. This is Tiara’s third year as a Canterbury representative for Touch Canterbury.

In the past Tiara has been a Canterbury Rugby League representative and Canterbury Māori representative in the Pacific Series. Tiara is a registered descendant of Koukourarata, Wairewa, Ōnuku and Awarua. She has been greatly supported by the iwi throughout her sporting successes and we wish Tiara all the best.

Inter Provincial Series – 19-20 December at Burnside Park Junior Canterbury Day – 24 January 2021 – Sheldon Park Junior Nationals – 12-14 February 2021 – Auckland Prizegiving – 28 February 2021

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Wairewa Rūnanga E kore e mutu kā mihi ki a tātou katoa, e kā whānau o Wairewa. Ehara i te takata kotahi anō i oho ai i neherā.

Nō reira nau mai haere mai ki Wairewa kia kotahi ai tātou.

Our next general meeting will be held at our marae, 4345 Christchurch-Akaroa Rd SH75, on Sunday 6 December at 10am. Nau mai, haere mai.

Wairewa Rūnanga Registration

Wairewa Rūnanga Whānau Ora Navigator

We continue to make registrations a priority and have been working toward keeping records accurate and upto-date on our CRM database.

Kia ora, my name is Puawai Swindells-Wallace. I have recently been appointed to the role of Whānau Ora Navigator. Whānau Ora Navigators work with whānau to support planning and implementation activities.

We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving any new contact details from current registered members.

I will achieve this by using guidance, advocacy and access to external social services to provide registered Wairewa whānau with opportunities to develop selfdetermination. I am honoured to work for Wairewa Rūnanga and I look forward to the challenges ahead.

You can request a Wairewa Rūnanga registration form via email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Art by Rainbow Risetto

Pen swan on Lake Wairewa.

Covid Rebloom.

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Heavens Gate.

Love is Giving.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ariana Tikao has recently been announced as an Arts Foundation Laureate for 2020. Ariana has been involved at Ōnuku as former secretary and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Alternative Representative, and as a member of Te Whānau o Ōnuku kapa haka group. Ariana who is the pōtiki of the late George Waitai Tama and Lois Tikao, is a composer and performer whose waiata brings to life our ancestral stories.

She has three solo albums to her name, Whaea, Tuia, and From Dust to Light. Later this year she is releasing, through Rattle records, ‘Nau mai e kā hua’ with fellow Wellington-based taonga pūoro musician Alistair Fraser.

Our sincere congratulations to Ariana. We are all extremely proud of her achievements.

She is also a passionate exponent of taonga puoro, and is committed to the ongoing revival, following in the footsteps of Hirini Melbourne, and two of her mentors, Richard Nunns and Brian Flintoff.

Ariana is the first recipient of the Te-Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa award which has been created by the Arts Foundation in partnership with Jillian Friedlander to acknowledge and support outstanding Māori and Pasifika Artists. Jillian also has whakapapa to Kāi Tahu.

Ariana began performing in 1993 with the folk group Pounamu, before branching out on her solo music career in the early 2000s.

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The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has announced that Mrs Juliet TainuiHernandez (Ngāi Tahu and Whakatohea) will be the Assistant Governor and General Manager of Transformation and People. Mrs Tainui-Hernandez will complete the Bank’s Senior Leadership Team and be based in the Auckland office.

Her role involves being responsible for leading the Bank’s Transformation and People Group, overseeing the development of the Auckland office and relationships, and contributing to the Senior Leadership Team’s whole of Bank decision making and operations.

She has worked with local iwi and with a large New Zealand law firm before starting her international career. Juliet has worked in Australia, Hong Kong, and England in roles ranging from litigation and dispute resolution, risk management and regulatory compliance, strategy, development and delivery of business transformation projects, broad people management roles, and in more recent years many aspects associated with integration, expansion and the combinations of international legal practices.

Juliet is qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the New Zealand High Court, admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales Australia, and as a solicitor of England and Wales.

Juliet will start her role in late 2020.

(Reserve Bank Press release)

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Arowhenua Māori School 125th Jubilee

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the event to celebrate the Arowhenua Māori School’s 125th Jubilee was scaled down significantly but enjoyed none the less by those that attended.

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, the kaumātua of Kāti Huirapa had a vision. They wanted their mokopuna to have an education and be equipped with the tools and skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Many tamariki have walked through the gates of this kura and many generations have returned to be part of its long and proud history.

Upoko Tewera King, Chairman John Henry, kaumātua Joe Reihana.

Tairoa Benson and Paul Waaka.

Lisa Stevenson.

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125th Jubilee cake.

Rawiria Timothy cutting the jubilee cake with tamariki from the Arowhenua Māori School.

Whānau and past students of Arowhenua Māori School.

Arowhenua Māori School Principal Bronwyn Te Koeti-James.

Lisa Stevenson, Libya Foote and Rawiria Timothy.

Peter Hopkinson, Rangi Timothy and Rawiria Timothy.

Our eldest kaumātua Peter Hopkinson, our youngest student of Arowhenua Māori School, Teejay Manaena-Scott and our eldest past student Rawiria Timothy.

Current students of Arowhenua Māori School.

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao He pēpi

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Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time.

Changes have been made and ‘Waihao Marae – AKA – Māori Road’ is now called ‘Te Rūnanga o Waihao Registered Members Group’. The membership has been filtered to those that are registered members of Waihao Rūnanga. Non-registered members are encouraged to follow our Waihao Marae page.

Waihao website

Contact details

Logging in to the members area gives you access to meeting minutes, grant applications, reports, and other useful documents. You can also access a copy of The Rules along with our Policies and Procedures from the members area.

There may be opportunities you are missing out on because we have not been able to contact you. Please contact the office to check the details we have on file for you, or just send us an email with your current details and we will check on your behalf.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka and your weekly news sent out via our email. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao.

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Have you moved since you registered? Email or phone numbers changed? Have your children moved out on their own? Have you registered all your children and grandchildren with us?

Whānau are reminded that we have a website which has lots of information for you. If you do not have a password for the registered members area of the website, you can obtain one from the office.

Phone: 036894726/0800924426 Email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Post: 26 Māori Road, RD 10, Morven, Waimate 7980

If you are not receiving the weekly news and would like to, please let us know.

Māra kai

With the arrival of spring and the warmer weather, mahi has started to clean up the garden and get things planted. The main focus this season is growing for whānau and marae use.

Along with the usual vegetables and herbs, we also have 10 different types of Māori potatoes this year. We are looking forward to having a sampling comparison day when they are ready. Seed potatoes were sourced both commercially and gifted to the marae.

Māori Potatoes.

Robert in the garden.

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Kaumātua lunch enjoyed by all

Despite the awful wind, some of our kaumātua enjoyed sharing kai and catching up with each other after the long break. It was fantastic to have people from as far north as Christchurch and as far south as Mosgiel, as well as those closer to home from Ōamaru and Waimate in attendance.

There was a discussion about what kaumātua would like these get-togethers to look like going forward, a budget identified, and ideas were shared.

The next kaumātua get-together is likely to be in January 2021 and we hope to see our numbers growing.

If you are a kaumātua and would like to attend these events or are seeking more information, please contact the office.

Kaumātua lunch.

Waihao Wainono Catchment Group Planting Day

Waihao Wainono Catchment Group had their planting day on Saturday 10 October 2020. It was a well-attended event with many hands making light work.

It was wonderful to see families turning it into a family outing to help with this much needed mahi. Amongst the locals was Uncle Dave doing his bit to get many plants in the ground and certainly keeping up with those younger than himself.

The aim of the group is to eventually have a walking/ cycle track along the banks of the Waihao River from McCullochs Bridge to the Black Hole, along with toilet facilities. It will certainly be a huge asset to this area.

The plantings are being done over nine stages with Saturday’s effort being the third stage.

Uncle Dave planting.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Early October saw Tommy John Paul Dirks graduate from the Pūkeko room to the Kiwi room at Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre in Mosgiel. Tommy is the son of Shannon and Janna Dirks, grandson of Kingi and Paul Dirks and the great grandson of the late Thomas and Arapera Tipa of Moeraki.

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Kara Jane Roderick Wandless, her two young boys Nico and Tasman Wandless and their favourite taua Sally Whitau Wast, drove up the West Coast before heading down the East Coast. They visited many South Island scenic sites, rivers, and lakes on their journey. A highlight was having lunch at the Boulder Restaurant in Moeraki and being hosted by Sally’s niece, Carly Finn Nesbit for the evening.

Lunch at Moeraki Boulders Restaurant. L-R: Front row: Nico Wandless and Tasman Wandless. Middle row: Karen McFarlane, Carly Finn Nesbit, Daisy, Mary Whitau, Sally Whitau-Wast, Koa Whitau-Kean, Ross Kean, Noble Roderick, Kara Jane Roderick Wandless.

Back row: Tahu Mc Farlane, Ella Nesbit and Tayla Roderick Cambell.

Cousins Making Memories. L-R: Front row: Kaleb McCarthy. Tasman Wandless, Nico Wandless, Kace Palmer Kean. Middle row: Kyron Tamatea Finn and Jordon Tamatea, Liam Finn, Sally Whitau-Wast and Jaylam Tamatea Finn, Laurie Kean. Tahu McFarlane.

3rd row: Carly Finn-Nesbit, Tayla Roderick Cambell, Korina Finn, Lana McCarthy, Ella Nesbit, Karen McFarlane, Kara Jane Roderick-Wandless.

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Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Tools to provide better access for those with mobility or disability considerations including pram friendly On Friday 18 September Kate Bateman represented the Rūnaka at the launch of an app which seeks to make nature accessible to people with physical disabilities.

Minister Eugenie Sage launched the app in Woodhaugh Gardens in Dunedin. Staff from the department have been working with the Halberg Foundation and Sensibel to build this app in response to hearing from people with physical disabilities that a lack of information about areas where they can recreate is one significant

barrier for them. Kate was impressed with the app that is available via the Playstore and is keen to add in places she knows that are accessible to people with physical disabilities as well as utilise the app to discover new places. She has also suggested for Māori place names to be added. Kate has used a track in the Kaikōura region and found the toilets were easy to access including the balcony area.

Top right to left: Mayor of Dunedin Aaron Hawkins, Minister of Conservation Eugene Sage, Halberg Foundation lead advisor Bridget Meyer. Bottom right: Kate Bateman representing the Rūnaka.

From left to right: Minister of Conservation Eugene Sage and Halberg Foundation lead advisor Bridget Meyer.

Link to the app: https://www.accessibel.co.nz/get-mapped

Te Reo Rakatahi ki Otago LEOTC Programme

Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki continues to hold a Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) contract with the Ministry of Education, providing authentic marae-based learning experiences for tamariki and rakatahi from schools throughout Otago. The LEOTC programme runs across four Otago Marae – Puketeraki, Ōtākou, Moeraki and Araiteuru Marae (the Ngā Hau e Whā marae in central Dunedin). This year has had its challenges with the Covid-19 lockdown postponing many of our school marae visits, but we were able to maintain some of our services within schools during Level 2. With the return to Level 1, we have been back to our busy schedule working with schools at the marae, and, as always, have received wonderful feedback on the programmes from schools.

In September, we held a tutor hui day at Puketeraki Marae – an opportunity for upskilling, developing the programme content, and whakawhanaukataka. Ka rere kā tai o mihi ki a koutou e aku hoa mahi – a huge mihi to the tutors who have worked extra hard over the last couple of months to provide meaningful and memorable experiences for tauira.

If any Puketeraki, Ōtākou or Moeraki rūnaka members are interested in sharing their skills and knowledge with students on the marae as part of the LEOTC tutor team, please contact the Puketeraki Rūnaka Office.

From left to right: LEOTC Facilitator Rauhina Scott-Fyfe. LEOTC tutor Amber Bridgman working with students in their kura whilst Level 2 restrictions kept us from working on the marae. LEOTC tutor Kiri Parata with a cake presented by Columba College students.

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Wānaka day held at Puketeraki Marae

In early September we had a very well attended wānaka day at Puketeraki Marae that included a number of whānau who are rekindling their connection with our marae and Rūnaka. Matapura Ellison led the wānaka through some intensive discussion on the principles of customary title and mana whenua status. The wānaka also revisited how we’d undertaken the various components of the mahi toi, mahi whakairo that adorns the marae. It was great having James York with us to walk though that piece of reasonably recent history

where the stories and the people involved can slip from collective memory.

Hinerangi Ferrall Heath & Ray Harpur.

Whānau pictured on mahau of the wharenui Huirapa.

James York talking to wānaka participants.

Marewa Preddy, Matapura Ellison, Caroline Ruckstuhl & Katharina Ruckstuhl.

It was agreed to have a follow up wānaka before the end of the year with the tentative date being Saturday 12 December. Contact the Rūnaka office for confirmation and details.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost loved ones recently. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home we wish you speedy recovery and good health.

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Pēpi hou

The Wesley-Evans whānau welcome the arrival of Tarewai Timana Patrick Wesley-Evans, who arrived very suddenly on 8 September, just 10 minutes before his great-taua Moana’s birthday! Tarewai is the first child for Te Hori Wesley-Evans and Naquoia Williams (nō Tainui). He bears the name of his great-uncle, great pōua, and great-great pōua, a name which commemorates the journeys of Taare Wetere Te Kaahu and Pirihira Kūkū from Waihao to Ōtākou for each of their takiauē in 1906. Another beautiful moko for Rachel Wesley and Toni Evans, and beloved irāmutu of all his aunties!

Naquoia Williams, Te Hori Wesley-Evans, and Tarewai Wesley-Evans.

Covid-19 level one

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Stick to safe rules and guidelines as many countries are still in the thick of the pandemic and our border is partially open. Also, if you are:

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Grappling with difficult issues, health, or finances; or if income is uncertain or whānau business is in jeopardy, please reach out to us.

Tangihanga – Kaiwhakarite Michelle TaiaroaMcDonald (027 281 5679) will assist whānau.

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Ōtākou continues to support whānau post lockdown. Our Whānau Ora Navigator can contact you immediately.

Our office is fully operational. Please follow contact tracing procedures.

Our marae is open for hui. Safe practices against Covid-19 must be observed.

For all enquires contact Ōtākou 03 4780-35 or email office@tro.org.nz.

Whānau remain committed to safe practices. Be patient, stay safe, continue to manaaki each other!

Matariki Planting Day

A Matariki Planting Day was held at Takiharuru-Pukekura. This was part of a Mauri Restoration project initiated by the Korako Karetai Trust. Many thanks to the whānau and community who helped with all the mahi on the day!

The photos were taken by Paul Pope from ‘Tree’s that Count.’

Group – Some participants (not entirely in order or in photo): Kuini, Dan Parker, Kitty Brown, Stella Tipa, Mary Laurenson, Brendan and Ella (surname unknown), Kirsten, Joe, Jake and Mihiata Parkinson, Tama Parker, Robyn MacDonald, Jemima Gardiner Rodden, Alister (surname unknown), Dan Parker, Des MacCormack, Kuku Williams and Paul Kemp.

The whānau of Joseph, Lawata, Zarah and Zalandra Coote and Kitty Brown.

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From left to right: Constable Aaron Smith supports the whānau and community in their mahi. Paul Kemp, Brendon (surname unknown) and Kirsten Parkinson team up to cover an area. Mary Laurenson taking one for the kaumatua.

Kei hea kā pekapeka? Kei Ōkia pea??

These monitors capture the ultra-high frequencies of bat communication at a range of up to 50m. Pekapeka foraging is affected by the weather, and they can travel up to 20km away from their roost in a single night. Because we’re not sure if pekapeka are roosting in the area, going there to forage, or even there at all, it was decided that it would be best to leave the monitors in place for a few weeks. By the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, we should know the results of the monitoring.

A chance conversation a year or so ago between Rachel Wesley and Otago Museum’s Assistant Curator Natural Science, Kane Fleury led to a beautiful spring morning walk on 1 October out to the Pyramids at Ōkia to place bat monitors in the area.

During the conversation with Kane, Rachel mentioned that she had heard anecdotally of pekapeka roosting near the Pyramids, and was astounded when Kane responded that there were no known pekapeka populations between the Catlins and Geraldine! Excited by the possibility of a random peninsula population, Kane and Rachel enlisted the support of the hapū and chiropterologist (bat specialist), Catriona Gower, to assist with placing monitors around the Pyramids. If you have seen them around the peninsula or Dunedin area in recent years, Rachel would love to know.

You can contact her via the Rūnanga office.

Catriona Gower explains to Amie Curtis, Millie Curtis, Josh Curtis (Ōtākou) Emma Burns (Otago Museum), Wiki Hemopo and Sha Hemopo (Ōtākou) about how the monitors pick up the pekapeka communicating to each other.

Ōtākou holiday programme

On 5 October, Ōtākou hosted a holiday programme for 28 of our tamariki and whānau. It was a two-day overnight event where our whānau were able to come together, learn about their Ōtākoutaka, and for some spend their first night at their marae.

everyday use. There were the mandatory skits before dinner and outside games and the evening was rounded off with a glowstick dance party where many shapes were cut on the dance floor.

On the Tuesday we held a whakatau for Jessa Barber from the Otago Museum, Andy and a representative group of rakatahi from the Dodd-Walls Centre in Auckland.

Afterwards our tamariki learnt about colours, light and chemical reactions with Jessa and Andy, whilst our rakatahi got to test their drone flying skills with Carlos and his group.

There were definite nerves when they got to fly the very expensive drone.

Monday morning started with a climb up Te Atua o Taiehu led by Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald with everyone able to stop and admire Muaupoko, followed by finding pāpaka at Te Rauone beach. After lunch we were lucky to have our very own archeologist Rachel Wesley talk to us about the amazing taoka we have in our museum, and how our tīpuna used different rocks, bones and wood to create tools for

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In the afternoon our rakatahi were able to test water quality with the Dodd-Walls team using their Kete Waiora and then it was our turn to share the history of Ōtākou with them. It was a great day of science, flying and fun.

We would like to say a big thank you to all the whānau who attended and the Whānau Komiti for organising the event. A special thank you to the parents who stayed and helped with all the ‘marae duties’, our amazing rakatahi/ supervisors Ella McDonald, Ripeka Potiki, Millar Rewi and Josh Curtis, to Michelle Taiaroa McDonald and Rachel Wesley for sharing your knowledge with us and to Julie Asher for the yummy kai. We are looking forward to holding more of these programmes in the future.

Our tamariki learning about UV light with Andy from the DoddWalls Centre.

Te Rauone beach: Tama Russell-Johnson showing us his pāpaka.

Ōtākou Museum: Rachel Wesley and Nikau Morand looking at a piece of Obsidian.

Josh Curtis flying the big drone with Carlos from Auckland.

Tama Parker and Mihiata Parkinson all ready for bed.

Top of Te Atua o Taiehu from right: Josh and Amie Curtis, Millar Rewi, Dana Te Kanawa, Kitty Brown, Summer Te Kanawa, Kahurangi Martin, Millie Curtis, Mihiata Parkinson, Ripeka Potiki, Lyla Ward, Anahera Russell-Johnson, Tama Parker, Ella McDonald, Nikau Morand, Nadia Te Kanawa, Kahurangi Russell-Johnson, Tammy Russell, Tama Russell-Johnson and Lennox Te Kanawa.

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Ōtākou Marae taken from the top of Te Atua o Taiehu.

Availability of cultural materials

The Komiti taoka Tuku Iho holds cultural materials for distribution to Kāi Tahu and non Kāi Tahu individuals or whānau. Their role is to consider applications (mainly bird feathers) for cultural use. This includes all albatross species except Toroa/Northern Royal Albatross. They oversee the allocation and distribution process of these materials to applicants. Application forms are available from the DOC office in Dunedin, on the DOC website or from our office.

The Ōtākou Rūnanga considers requests for Toroa/ Northern Royal Albatross cultural materials. Needless to say, we hope no albatross die and become available for ‘cultural material’ so the policy for allocating this taoka is very strict in recognising qualifying recipients and to safeguard such a precious resource.

Ella McDonald (background) and Mihiata Parkinson on dishes duty.

Key Rūnanga representatives and office contact details

Ōtākou Marae website and contact information

Rachel Wesley is our Rūnanga Chair and Donna Matahaere-Atariki is the Rūnanga Representative for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Phone the office (details below) if you wish to contact our representatives or the office manager, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald.

Feel free to browse our website. Marae bookings can be done via: Website: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image Email: office.@tro.org.nz Phone: 03 478 0352

Hapū registrations

The Ōtākou Whakapapa working party meets periodically to check incoming applications for hapū membership. Check out our website for a hapū registration form, print off the form and fill in using neat legible handwriting. (Sometimes we have emails that ‘fail delivery’ because of difficulty in deciphering applicant’s handwriting). If you are already registered, contact the office to update your current email address/ contact details.

Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika – stay safe going into spring.

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Hokonui Rūnanga Amanda Kingi-Potiki & David Webster’s wedding

Our staff and volunteers at Hokonui Rūnanga would like to congratulate Amanda Kingi-Potiki (Hokonui Rūnanga Office Manager) and David Webster on their recent wedding. Gore provided the perfect day for the wedding and the bride and groom handled the rest! We wish you both the very best for your future.

Junior Rams

Hokonui Rūnanga were proud to assist the Under 14 Junior Rams get to their tournament in Timaru. Marie Rickards said the boys had a great time and played very well.

Rūnanga of Murihiku come together to form action plan to regenerate Southland During a hui at Murihiku Marae on Friday, 9 October, a Murihiku collective was announced, which includes: Te Rūnanga o Awarua, Te Rūnaka o Waihōpai, ŌrakaAparima Rūnaka and Hokonui Rūnanga alongside Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The collective will look for opportunities to enhance the region as we move forward from the impacts of Covid-19 and the closure of the Tīwai Aluminium Smelter.

regional partners and stakeholders, while phase three involves being a guardian over our resources.

Hokonui Rūnanga chairman Terry Nicholas​said, iwi had long suffered through the destruction of industries.

He states the Bluff oyster industry as an example of this destruction with the effects of bonamia ostreae and the Ocean Beach freezing works closure. In Ōraka-Aparima there was the closure of sawmills in Ōtautau and Tuatapere, and the paper mill in Gore/Hokonui.

It has formed a 100-day action plan – Murihiku Regenerate. There are three phases for the plan. The first being its creation and establishment to take to Government after the election. Phase two involves using the mana whenua rights and interests to work with

Nicholas acknowledged, New Zealand Aluminium Smelters chief executive Stewart Hamilton, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chief executive Arihia Bennett​

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and Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Mike Pohio​, and the tough job ahead of them in dealing with the effects 2020 has had on the workforce. Nicholas further stated, this is what Murihiku Regenerate is about, supporting the workforce and placing people in jobs.

Southland Mayoral Forum chairman Tracy Hicks​said he would hold regular meetings with the Collective if they were willing to do the same. Great South chief executive Graham Budd​said, one practical thing they were ready to implement was the Bluff Master Plan and to include Māori storytelling in that plan.

In regard to the closing of the Tīwai Point Smelter, Tā Tipene O’Regan said they had an amazing opportunity with the closing of the smelter, not just for Murihiku but for Aotearoa. “It’s not just about Murihiku, it’s actually about the whole economy of this country. There were opportunities with the collective intellectual muscle and wit to retain and rebuild from the smelter, and its other opportunities” O’Regan said.

The three whakataukī (principals/proverbs) overarching the Murihiku Regenerate plan are: Tū tahi ki te kei, “lets stand together in the stern of our waka”, Murihiku tītī ā-kai, tīti ā-manawa, “a land of resource, a people steadfast” and Tauarutia kā aho ratarata, “follow our southern lights”.

Story supplied by The Southland Times – Damian Rowe.

Photos supplied by Hokonui Rūnanga

Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Mike Pohio​said, it was committed to its existing businesses in forestry, seafoods, tourism, honey, and property, while growing its portfolio. It had looked at what happened with Tīwai Point and knew there had to be something of significance, not only to replace it but to enable the support of all the services that currently work with the smelter, he said. What they would support was still unknown, but they are committed to investing into Murihiku, Pohio said.

Regional stakeholders from the Southern Institute of Technology, Southland Chamber of Commerce, Great South, Community Trust South, Invest South and the Southland Regional Mayoral Forum were asked what they would do for the Murihiku collective.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou e te whānau, ngā mihi aroha, ngā mihi o te tau!

Cyril Gilroy award presentation

We held a hui in honour of Cyril Gilroy and his lifetime service to the community at the Murihiku Marae on September 3. The chair of the Aotearoa Māori Caucus, Haimona Te Nahu, presented a taonga to Cyril in recognition of his long service and support.

Denise Lomans, General Manager of Community Law Southland, and Debbie Lamb, Chair of Community Law Southland, also paid tribute to kaiwhakahaere Cyril Gilroy of Waihōpai Rūnaka for his long service award as part of the Aotearoa Māori Caucus of Te Turei hapori.

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Hamiona Te Nahu.

Denise Lomans and Debbie Lamb.

Taonga presented to Cyril to honour his lifetime service to the community.

Murihiku Marae visit from Prime Minister Jacinda Adern

Spring greetings whānau! Recently we had a very special guest at Murihiku Marae, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was accompanied by Megan Woods, MP for Wigram, Rino Tirikatene, MP for Te Tai Tonga, Liz Craig MP for Invercargill and Jon Mitchell. Pai rawa rātou ki te kōrero ki a mātou nei te mana whenua ō Murihiku.

A big mihi to Murihiku Ngāi Tahu whanaunga – Waihōpai, Awarua, Ōraka Aparima, Hokonui for the warm welcome and Upoko Michael Skerrett and Tā Tipene O’Regan for leading fruitful kōrero with our Prime Minister and continuing to build relationships as Treaty partners. When iwi, government, councils, industry and community work together we continue to drive the regeneration of Murihiku. Just the transitions for Tīwai and the expansion of new business/industries makes the future for Murihiku exciting indeed.

Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata!

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Te reo Māori language week

To celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori, Murihiku Marae encouraged school aged tamariki to enter our “Win a Dinner with the Stags” competition. Students were asked to share their pepeha and send us a video of them using their reo Māori. As a result, we received 33 outstanding entries and it was challenging to narrow it down to the final 10 who get to dine with some of the Stags players at Murihiku Marae on Sunday, 18 October.

Check out the creative entries on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/themurihikumarae In addition to our popular quiz on Facebook and Instagram, we also posted a ‘Phrase a Day’ to encourage us all to use our reo. It is heartening to see such interest and growth in te reo Māori. KIA KAHA TE REO MĀORI!

Staff birthday celebrations

Congratulations and a big shout out to Wynetta and Karen who both celebrated their birthdays in early October. We hope you both had a great day!

Nō reira e te whānau, stay safe and healthy, aroha nui and remember to spread the love.

Nā, Squirrel on the Hill

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Leighton White

Tēnā tātou e te whānau

Leighton White is the grandson of Kuia Robyn White and nephew of Tracey Wright-Tawha, who is realizing his dream to be a pilot. Now qualified to fly solo, Leighton has another year to go before he hopes to secure work as a full-time pilot. Leighton’s parents Nathan and Joanne are proud of their first-born son and will be lining up for his first approved passenger flight.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Sunday, 11 October and we would like to congratulate the newly elected Executive: Chair – Ann Wakefield, Vice Chair – Sue Crengle, Secretary – Anna Brankin, Treasurer – Jane Kitson and Executive members: Gary Davis, Karina Davis-Marsden and Carl Church.

We have now seen the arrival of the long-awaited whitebait season and hopefully the white baiters amongst you are enjoying a prosperous harvest. Do you know we now own a white bait stand on the Aparima River? This is available for whānau to use through a booking system. Please contact the office for further details.

Congratulations to all those who have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau.

We wish you good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Kia ora e te whānau.

Ngā mihi nui Donna Isaacson

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Mana Repi Wright

Mana Repi Wright married Columbian, Stephanie Osbourne in Florida USA. Mana is the son of Tracey Wright-Tawha (descendent of Pahia and Piki through their daughter Mereana Tei Tei) and has trained as a financial analyst. The happy couple are moving to Orlando to set up home.

Ryan Davis

Ngāi Tahu Holdings is investing in whānau led business GreenMount Advisory, an independent tax and corporate advisory firm.

Founded by Sydney-based Ryan Davis (Ngāi Tahu – Ōraka Aparima), GreenMount has a unique, low-cost base operating model that sees it provide value accretive transaction services to private equity, family office, and corporate clients.

“Ngāi Tahu Holdings sees this as an opportunity to invest early in a rising company that is prepared to utilise innovative technology and agile solutions to increase value and reduce cost to clients” says Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive Mike Pohio. Read more at this link https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-holdings-invests-in-whanau-ledbusiness/

Te Reo Māori name for new school

A new Queenstown school has been gifted an official te reo Māori name from local iwi. Ngāi Tahu blessed the 600 pupil Hanleys Farm school as “Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau”. Te Kura means a place of learning and Whakatipu is “a place to grow and nurture”. Kawarau is the original name of the Remarkables mountain range which the school sits beside.

Iwi representative Mike, Darren Rewi’s son, says “it’s exciting to have an educational development in the district that embraces tikanga Māori culture and worldview. That's all we really want, as an iwi in these partnerships, is to embrace tikanga Māori. Gigi and her team seem to be really receptive by front footing the initiative and that is good to see. It’s a good benchmark for future things to come, I think in the region.”

School board chair, Gigi Hollyer, says as part of the school’s establishment process, her team wanted to engage with local iwi and whānau around the facilities, vision, and mission. “There’s a school in Wānaka Te Kura o Take Karara and they were gifted a name by iwi, so I did throw that into the conversation that we would be so honored to have one. That it has eventuated is awesome”.

Born and bred in Queenstown, Mike says there was very little embrace of tikanga Māori when he attended Wakatipu High School a decade ago. “Part of the role of the principal is going to be a lot about putting that tikanga Māori into the school…something I wish I had growing up here”.

The school is in the design stage and with all things going to plan it will be finished and open for classes by 2022.

Hollyer talked to local Ngāi Tahui leader Darren Rewi about the history of the land the school sits on and thinks the new name is relevant to the school vision.

“Previously it has been used for farming but prior to that it was a natural place to gather, for tamariki to learn, and to distribute food. “Our vision is to gather, learn and grow and it fitted in really well with both the European and the Māori use of the land”.

This article originally appeared in Mountain Scene and was written by Hugh Collins.

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Steven Solomon

A great turn-out and celebrations were had for the unveiling of the carved waharoa (gateway) by master carver, Steven Solomon, at the Remarkables Marketplace in Queenstown.

Steven Solomon standing in front of the waharoa with kaumātua Michael Skerrett.

also providing a strong financial foundation for our future.

Ngāi Tahu was integral in setting me up with an online e-commerce business venture and with their expertise and advice, I launched my online business, Kiwi Possums: kiwipossum.co.nz. Kiwi Possums offers handmade possum products for hire or sale. We stock everything from woollen hats, waistcoats, stoles, and home decor pieces such as: blankets, cushions, and chair covers that we also rent out for weddings, parties and home staging.

Possums pose a real threat to our native forests and wildlife. I am passionate about the environment and believe that my business ‘Kiwi Possum’ plays a vital role in supporting possum eradication.

Kiwi Possums – an online business Tēnā koutou katoa Ko wai au?

Ko Dianne Austin Wilson tōku ingoa I whānau mai ahau i Aparima Ko Ngāi Tahu me Rakiura ōku iwi

Please visit the website: kiwipossum.co.nz to view our beautiful range of quality products. Each product sold accounts for one less pest in our native forests.

I moved to Whakatipu in 1991 and in 2009, my young tamariki, Carlos and Allegra, came to live with me.

Mō tātou, ā, mō ka uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us.

I needed to find a business opportunity that would give me some flexibility to spend time with my children while

Ngā mihi ki a koutou Nā Dianne Austin Wilson

Hearing is important

I took this opportunity to open up my own business “Monarch Ear Care Limited”. This was a real challenge and my whānau have really stepped up to support me, with my mokopuna even delivering advertising for me.

Ko Donna tōku ingoa Ko Lois Mulqueen (née Cleaver) tōku māmā Our hearing is one of our most important aspects.

Hearing connects us with our whānau and our friends and helps us hear those importance voices. I believe it is important to have Ngāi Tahu in this industry. I can provide better ear care for our people and the wider Māori community.

Please see below the article about my new company that was shared through the stuff news page on the internet: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/prosper/yourstories/300029830/nurse-laidoff-in-lockdown-turnsentrepeneur-opening-ear-clinic

I live in Palmerston North with my whānau and I was recently made redundant during the March Covid-19 Lockdown.

Also this is a link to my website: www.monarchearcare.co.nz

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Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

Membership

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep more than 20 people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40kms from Te Anau and offers excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area. Over the next few months, we have a few bookings for this venue, but there are still plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends.

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, whilst others like us run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details. You can contact us on 03 234 8192 or office@orakaaparima. org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions about our membership process.

Alternatively, if you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details.

Communication with whānau

Holiday Home in Te Anau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate.

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau in Fiordland? This property sleeps eight and is situated in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities this region has to offer.

Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. Please note that this property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel.

You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next whānau on departure.

We now have a page on Facebook. This page carries details of any opportunities for our members such as: scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page: http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnaka Introducing Awarua Rūnanga new Office Administrator Ko Takitimu te waka Ko Motupōhue te maunga Ko Te Ara a Kiwa te moana Ko Te Rau Aroha te marae Ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi Ko John Nielsen tōku pāpā Ko Lynette Drew tōku māmā Ko Meriani Pile tōku ingoa

Kia ora koutou, I was born in Bluff and lived in Bluff for 10 years before moving to Invercargill. I am currently studying te reo Level 3 and 4. I enjoy meeting whānau and people through Te Rau Aroha Marae, and Awarua Rūnanga. I have four sons, two are married, I have four amazing mokopuna who I enjoy spending time with. I have now been in this position for eight weeks and every day is different – you just don’t know who you will meet,

(I have even had the opportunity to meet Jacinda Ardern) and where your day may take you. I am currently working on our rūnaka memberships and updating members information.

The office and Te Rau Aroha Marae will be closing Friday, 18 December. We will reopen on 11 January 2021.

Tiriti o Waitangi Commemoration 2021

Don’t forget to diary 6 February 2021. This event will take place from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Te Rau Aroha Marae.

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Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you are a whānau member registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, but you might not be aware that some papatipu rūnanga (including us) have their own membership lists. For more information, or to register with Awarua Rūnaka contact us.

Phone: 03 212 8652 Email: Meriani: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz

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Reflection on Hana Morgan

Hana and I met during the school holidays in the late 60s, while she was visiting her whānau in Bluff. Although this was our first meeting my family knew the Bradshaws well especially Nora and Kate along with their Ngāpuhi husbands. I have fond memories of the Bradshaw whare, it was a place of music, good kai and great parties. The singing was amazing, and everyone played an instrument, but the highlight was the piano accompaniment from Norman Bradshaw, Nora, Rena or Maria. As I recall their whare was a haven for young Ngāpuhi men – understandable with the family of beautiful girls who resided there. Even then to me Hana was astute, assertive and caring especially with her nieces and nephews.

This was the beginning of what would become the most memorable and busiest time for Hana, Maria, their families, and all of “us”. There are countless referred to in “us”, but I pay homage to a group of people who were there in the early years during the good, bad, and demanding times. When Maria and Blackie relocated to Rotorua, Hana was thrust into a leadership position. Along with the advent of the rūnanga, working fulltime and her family, her responsibilities required a great deal of time and attention.

The tragic loss of her sisters Nora and Maria and then her oldest son Matangi bore a heavy toll on Hana. As fate intervened again her illness was diagnosed, and her life would change forever. She remained supreme, stubborn, and true right to the end, surrounded by those she loved the most, along with the thoughts and prayers of countless others.

The next five or so years we were occupied with marriage and babies until Hana and Tame built their home across the street from us, then we saw each other most days. Our kids all grew up together along with all the neighborhood families: Alice and Willie Murray, Tim and Rihi Ryan, Sonia and Stephen Bragg, and Tom and Jan Cross as well as Hana’s nieces and nephews. We all developed close relationships and formed lifelong friendships with evidence of this time reflected in the descendants of those families that frequent and tautoko Te Rau Aroha Marae today.

The Morgan whare was always open, and everyone made welcome – a lifetime kaupapa that was reciprocated by the masses of people who visited Hana during her illness.

I will always remember Hana for her beautiful singing voice, adept waiata-ā-ringa and poi performances, weaving expertise, kindheartedness, and proficiency to hold an interesting conversation. She was my best friend and sister, and I will miss her dearly.

Nō reira taku tuahine, ka ngaro tonu ahau i a koe, moe moe oki oki rā mō ake tonu atu.

Nā Trish Young

We played netball and squash together and both shared happy memories of our sporting days. Hana had a methodical and tidy approach, playing netball, her footwork, ball skills and sportsmanship were outstanding.

I loved playing netball with Hana, there were tenacious court combinations supported by some excellent players.

The Bluff Squash Courts were built and opened in the early 80s, we joined (along with every Māori and Pacific Islander who lived in Bluff) and were absolute naturals at the game propelling swiftly through the grades. The annual Māori tournaments between clubs were legendary especially in Bluff with Hana at the forefront ensuring manaakitanga was observed. Her squash playing days did not last long because fundraising and preparations were well underway toward the building of the marae.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Meeting of owners and trustees Kaiapoi 873 section 134G2B

Meeting of owners and trustees Kaiapoi MR873 section 7D2

The purpose of this hui is to meet with owners of the above land block to update:

The purpose of this hui is to meet with owners of the above land block to update:

1. Trust utilisation and management of the land 2. Any specific issues regarding the current use of the land 3. Court process and administration

1. Trust utilisation and management of the land 2. Any specific issues regarding the current use of the land 3. Court process and administration

When: Saturday, 14 November, 10:00am Where: Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road

When: Saturday, 14 November, 12:00pm Where: Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road

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Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki

In August Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki were called to share a meal. It was beautiful to see the numbers that turned out. After lockdown and several tangihanga, it felt good to eat and share together.

E te iwi whānui o Tahu Pōtiki, tēnā koutou.

Tēnei te tangi atu ki a rātou mā kua ngaro atu i te tirohanga kanohi. E ngā mate, moe mai rā, moe mai rā.

E ngā whānau e noho pani ana, e aroha ana. Ki a tātou ngā kanohi ora, kei te mihi, kei te mihi.

Since then our kai tahi, Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki organising committee has met a couple of times to talk about what we have been doing, to look at our strategic plan from several years ago and to re-set the plan for the next 10 -12 years focusing on rangatahi. All Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki will be invited to join in with strategic planning at future wānanga.

If you want to be added to our contacts list, please email Emma Whiterod: emma.whiterod@twor-otaki.ac.nz.

Kia ora rā

The Office Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te reo rāhiri e rere atu ana ki a koutou te hunga e hāpai ana, e tautīnei ana i te kaupapa o Ngāi Tahu whānui.

The Ngāi Tahu Fund closed at the end of September with a total of 59 applications submitted seeking just over $840,000.

The Ngāi Tahu Funds team are excited by the range and calibre of Ngāi Tahu cultural projects, and are currently busy contacting all of our applicants to further work through their tono.

The Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee will meet on Thursday, 29 October to assess the applications, and decisions will be delivered thereafter. We anticipate that all approved funds will be distributed in mid-November.

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Ngāi Tahu grants

Did you know that we have a range of grants available to registered Ngāi Tahu members and or associated rōpū?

The Funds team welcome your pātai and can be contacted by calling 0800 KAI TAHU or via email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Or alternatively, please visit the ‘Whānau Opportunities’ page on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website for the full criteria: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz *Please note that all funding is paid-out in New Zealand Dollars.

Grant/Fund

When to Apply

Ngāi Tahu Fund

1 July 2021-30 Sept 2021

Who Can Apply?

• Registered Ngāi Tahu over 18-years

• Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū Taiawatea Grant

Open all year round

• Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13-25

• Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū

Funding Available • up to $5,000 for individuals • up to $30,000 for legal entities

• up to $1,000 for individuals • up to $5,000 for groups

Taurahere Fund

Open all year round

• Recognised Taurahere

• $2,000 per annum

Kā Pūtea Grant

2 March 2020-30 Oct 2020

• Registered Ngāi Tahu

• Based on a full-time course of

Rōpū

*Next year’s dates available in January 2021

Grant/Fund

When to Apply

Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE)

2 March 2020-30 Oct 2020 *Next year’s dates available in January 2021

enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent

Who Can Apply?

• Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent

120 credits (1EFTS) o $250 (first year of study) o $500 (every subsequent year)

Funding Available • Based on a

full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS)

• Level 1 (PoE): $250 • Level 2 (PoE): $500 • Level 3 (PoE): $1,000

Tahua Taunaki Ākonga (Learner Support Fund)

Closing dates coincide with school terms: • Term 1 25/01/2021

• Term 2 19/04/2021

• Registered Ngāi Tahu

attending school aged 5-21 (for full criteria please see application form or website)

• Term 3 12/07/2021 • Term 4 04/10/2021

Special Learning Assessments

Open all year round

• Registered Ngāi

attending school aged 5-21 (for full criteria please see application form or website)

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• $470 (+GST where

applicable) for those who meet the criteria

• $940 (+GST where

applicable) for those who meet the criteria and seeking remedial support/ studying at NCEA level and requires support in two or more subjects

• up to $940 (+GST where

applicable) per child per FY

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

I pāorooro te reo Māori ki kā pito katoa o Aotearoa, o Te Waipounamu i Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. I aro a Kotahi Mano Kāika ki kā whakataetae hai whakaohooho, hai whakaihiihi i te hinekaro. I muramura te ahi whakataetae i waekanui i a tini hoa, i a tini whānau, ā, i riro te tahuna i a Sampson Karst, i a Louise Courtney, i a Piki Skerrett-White, i a Amelia Hollman-Taylor, i a Oromairoa Rangawhenua-Biddle!

The Māori language could be heard throughout Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu during Māori Language Week. We held four main competitions and the victory belonged to Sampson Karst, Louise Courtney, Piki Skerrett-White, Amelia Hollman-Taylor and Oromairoa Rangawhenua-Biddle.

Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou i piri mai ki kā kaupapa o Kotahi Mano Kāika, otirā kā kaupapa i muia katoatia Aotearoa, Te Waipounamu. Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Nāia ētahi rauemi/kēmu mō te taki kupu hai whakaoho i te wairua whakataetae. Here are some games of scattergories to awaken the competitive spirit within!

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Kia Kūrapa

Arahura (30 Oct – 1 Nov 2020) Ko kī te whare/registrations closed

Beginners-Intermediate

KMK Funding Round

13 November 2020

Kā Manukura/Kāika Reo/ Whānau Reo

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

TBC Iwa/Kohitātea 2021

Te Puku-Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

18 – 22 Kai te haere/Apereira Paeka-whāwhā 2021

Te Puku-Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

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No matter where you are in your career journey, we want to connect with you! Are you looking for a change in career and want to understand our future workspace?

Are you a business owner or do you have a business idea?

Te Pou Here can assist with all the above. REGISTER now with: •

Te Pou Here Kaupapa – to connect your business with the iwi

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Te Pou Here Takata – to connect with current employment, cultural and development opportunities; or

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Te Pou Here Pūreirei – to connect with a mentor who can offer career guidance and support

Already a member? Log in to your profile to update your details. For more information, please visit Te Pou Here via the whānau opportunities page on the TemRūnanga website or contact the team on IwiCapability@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Member statements

Your member statements for the period 1 April 2020 – 30 September 2020 will be available soon. This year for the first time you’ll be able to access them solely through the online portal.

Have you logged in to your account online yet?

Matched Savings reminder

Whānau, the end of the year is just around the corner with 31 December 2020 being the last day to get your matched savings locked in for the year.

From your member dashboard, you can access your member statements, see your account balance, account activity and more.

Currently, for every dollar adult member’s (aged 16-64) save in a calendar year, Te Rūnanga will contribute another dollar (up to a maximum of $200 per member).

If you are logging into your account for the first time, you’ll need to set a new password. We have also recently added a new security access step to your member account login, known as multi-factor authentication. Have a look at the website for all the information and details including password requirements and how it makes your account more secure. Go to www.whairawa.com/login

For tamariki members, (aged under 16 years old as at the end of the relevant calendar year), Te Rūnanga will contribute $4 for every $1 saved (up to a maximum of $200 per member).

Matched savings payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment.

Please see our website for details on the 2020 annual distributions: www.whairawa.com/ms.

For more information about matched savings visit: www. whairawa.com/ms.

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com).

Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds.

Make sure you sign up to Ngā Kaitiaki Moni today: www.whairawa.com/tamariki/sign-up to get your exclusive sign up pack plus a special Christmas edition pack. Don’t miss out!

Tamariki mā, are you in the club? Ngā Kaitiaki Moni is for Whai Rawa tamariki aged 5-15 to help learn financial capability at home, all while having heaps of fun!

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

Whakaahua Tīpuna

This image was published in the August/September issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

We would like to thank Jack Newson who advised the following: Left to right: Iti Tirikatene, unknown, unknown, John Tirikatene, Ben Nutira, Nash Black and the other two ladies are Wakefields. We appreciate any feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our request for names and information for our Whakaahua Tīpuna Whānau.

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Nau mai, tauti mai

In this pānui and in future correspondence we aim to keep you updated with the work of the Ngāi Tahu Archive team and share with you news of related projects from all around the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. If you want more information about anything we talk about in this pānui, please email: kareao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

He Aituā – Nekerangi Paul

It is with immense sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of Nekeneke-i-te-Rangi Te Tāuhu o Kawatapuārangi Pāoratūroto (Nekerangi Paul). Nekerangi (Ngāti Pikiao) was a skilled and dedicated professional librarian who helped manage the Ngāi Tahu Archive at Macmillan Brown Library in accordance with the aspirations of Ngāi Tahu. He joined the University of Canterbury (UC) as Māori Resources Librarian at Macmillan Brown Library in 2004 and continued in the role for 16 years. He held the first dedicated specialist Māori professional role in the library.

Coming into such an environment, library staff at the time described how his presence and knowledge of mātauranga Māori immediately transformed the library’s working environment. In his years at UC, Nekerangi helped many members of Ngāi Tahu, as well as staff, students, and community members, by generously and patiently sharing his knowledge.

Kareao

Named for the ubiquitous supplejack, a black vine that meanders it way through the lowland forests of Te Waipounamu, Kareao is an apt metaphor for the new publicly available database. Like Kareao, the database leads from one point to another, linking, connecting, and ultimately taking explorers in myriad directions of discovery.

We warmly invite you to explore Kareao (www.kareao. nz) our online archive database which was launched at last year’s Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi. Kareao uses an internationally recognised archival database produced

by Canadian social entrepreneurial company MINISIS. While the same software is used by several other New Zealand archives and internationally, this is the first time it has been implemented by an indigenous people.

Kareao sits alongside other history and memory projects developed by the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team in recent years, including Kā Huru Manu, and the 2017 publication of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu.

Kareao marks a new era in the development of the Ngāi Tahu Archive by providing unprecedented access to the tribal archive, including manuscripts, photographs, maps, biographies, oral histories, taonga and audiovisual material.

He mihi ki a koe, Helen Brown

A huge mihi to Helen Brown from our team who received an outstanding result for her Masters thesis submission.

Her thesis titled: Ngā whakaahua Ngāi Tahu: the Ngāi Tahu portraits in Lore and History of the South Island Māori was reported as being prize worthy.

Her examiners offered enthusiastic critique saying, “The topic is dealt with, with sophistication and maturity that is rarely seen at Masters level” and “Helen Brown’s thesis represents an exemplar of research excellence”.

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Aukaha Kia Kaha was held in Dunedin from 29 September – 1 October 2000. The theme of the festival, ‘Aukaha Kia Kaha (Strengthen the bindings) was taken from the whakatauki ‘Aukaha kia kaha i kā kaha o Arai Te Uru’ The festival included Pō Whakangahau (concert), Ka Rawe (The Wow Factor), the contemporary theatre performance of The Space Within and two visual art exhibitions: Ka Puta Mai and Aukaha Kia Kaha.

whakairo, raranga, tā moko and mau taiaha as well as contemporary workshops on waiata, dance, writing and theatre. The two exhibitions of contemporary Ngāi Tahu art, Ka Puta Mai and Aukaha Kia Kaha had their seasons extended for ten days when they were opened to the general public attending the Otago Festival of the Arts. The public support for the festival was overwhelming with 600 people participating in the weekend's activities.

Numerous wānanga were held throughout the festival including whakapapa, puoro whakatangitangi (traditional sound instruments), whaikōrero (oratory), karanga,

Here is a selection of some of some of the 400 photographs you are able to see available online now via Kareao www.karaeo.nz

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Pānui Whānau Ora outcomes, with a priority for any idea that helps whānau to overcome the impacts of Covid-19 and thrive in our changing world. For the first time we are also offering micro-financing loans for new and established businesses as part of our Wave funding.

Applications for our new Wave funding closed on 28 October, and another Wave will open in January 2021.

The Prime Minister’s instinct to “go hard, go early” in response to the full thrust of an unprecedented global pandemic, had immediate impacts for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Our response, predictably, was that our actions must be unashamedly about meeting whānau needs. We called that response: Manaaki20.

We wanted to demonstrate that while Covid-19 was new and unknown; whānau had all the skills and strategies they needed to equip themselves for lockdown and beyond, by relying on tūpuna driven values such as manaakitanga.

Although our Wave runs have been successful in funding large projects that target systemic and ongoing challenges, we recognise that they do not perfectly allow us to meet the immediate needs of individuals and whānau. This is why we have created our Puna funds.

Like a freshwater spring, these funds are a constant flow of support, allowing us to meet emerging needs and realities. For individuals and whānau, Puna funds can address immediate and pressing needs, remove obstacles to gaining or maintaining employment, and help rebuild from the impacts of Covid-19.

Over lockdown we released two surveys, which received 4,202 responses, with whānau answering questions related to meeting essential needs such as power and food. Whānau were concerned about staying healthy and well in the face of the pandemic. Responses showed that 1089 whānau were worried about how they would meet their food needs, and many whānau were worried about affording grocery items such as health and hygiene items and cleaning products. 827 whānau mentioned concern over money and their ability to pay their bills. This was predominantly related to reduced income through reduced hours, reduced pay or job loss. Data gathered in a whānau satisfaction survey conducted by Ihi Research indicated high levels of satisfaction (90%) with the Manaaki20 response and the way whānau were treated during this time.

For established organisations Puna can support with projects that fall outside of our wave rounds, but require immediate funding to be successful or meet and opportunity. Applications for Puna funds will be accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis.

For more information about our Wave and Puna funding, visit www.teputahitanga.org, follow us on Facebook or call us on 0800 187 689.

Our focus is now on our ‘new normal’ and opportunities to create new ways of living and working going forward.

We know that the impacts of Covid-19 are far from over, and Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is determined to adapt to the new realities facing us all. This year has shown us that we need to adjust our funding model so that we can provide immediate support to individuals and whānau and their businesses, whilst continuing to fund programmes and initiatives that help others to thrive over the longer-term.

We thought boldly about how to create a funding model that would be dynamic and responsive enough to meet the ever-evolving needs that this global pandemic has created. In September we were delighted to announce that our new approach consists of two types of funding: Wave and Puna.

Wave funding builds on the Wave commissioning rounds that we have always offered. We use the term “wave” because it represents the challenges and opportunities that life brings. Wave funding offers whānau support to help them ride out the hardest of days. We are still seeking applications for initiatives that create 47

One of the many ways in which whānau were supported through Manaaki20 was by distributing devices. In the above photo, Dr Katrina Bryant received devices on behalf of an initiative with kaumātua in Ōtākou, Taurite Tū.

Ōaro M Education

Applications for the 2020 Ōaro M Education grant are now open!

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The Ōaro M Education grant is intended to provide resources and financial assistance for learning and development to members within the whānau.

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Applications are now open to those that whakapapa to the Gray, Hariata Beaton and Kemp whānau. In order to qualify for the grant, you must be able to provide proof of whakapapa and this is required before an application will be processed e.g. a letter of endorsement from a shareholder/kaumātua.

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Please also note the following:

MEETING OF OWNERS BLOCK- ROWALLAN VIII SECTION 2

There is only one application allowed per whānau each year.

A maximum of $500 per person or $1,000 per whānau is available at the discretion of the Ōaro M Incorporated Education Fund Board.

A copy of a receipt, showing how the funds were used, needs to be provided by the grant recipient to the board for the September 2021 meeting at the latest.

Proof of identity is required to support your application, e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport, Community Services Card.

Applications MUST be sent to the ‘Secretary of Ōaro M’ by 31 January 2021 (oaromincorporated@xtra.co.nz).

MEETING OF OWNERS BLOCK- RĀPAKI NO 2

Tēnā koutou katoa,

The court gives notice of a meeting for the above block for the following purposes:

i. To review the trust report ii. To discuss the status of the land iii. To discuss the financial position of the trust iv. To elect new trustees v. To discuss an updated trust order.

When: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 6:00PM Where: Te Waipounamu Māori Land Court

20 Lichfield Street

Christchurch Central

For further information please contact Erin Ramsay, Case Manager.

Email: mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz Phone: 03 962 4900

Tēnā koutou katoa,

The Court gives notice of a meeting for the above block for the following purposes: i. Confirmation of resolution to form a trust ii. Confirmation of resolution to adopt trust order iii. Confirmation of trustees When: Thursday, 26 November 2020 at 6:00PM Where: Te Waipounamu Māori Land Court 20 Lichfield Street Christchurch Central

For further information please contact Rireana Kirkwood Email: mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz phone: 03 367 6903 or 03 962 4900

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Rowallan Block VIII Section 5 This is to notify all Rowallan Section 5 Block 8 owners and their whānau of a meeting to elect new trustees for the Ahu Whenua Trust that administers this block.

Current trustees have either passed away or wish to resign.

Annual General Meeting for Tawera 897 Sec 2 Ahu Whenua Trust This is to notify all Tawera 897 Sec 2 owners and their whānau of the upcoming AGM meeting.

Date: Time: Location:

Sunday, 29 November 2020 11:00am Tuahiwi Marae 219 Tuahiwi Road Tuahiwi

Date: Time: Location:

For further information please contact the Trust Secretary Cherie Tirikatene on 021733228

Sunday, 6 December 2020 2:00pm Rangiora Borough School Office 157 King Street Rangiora

For further information please contact Alex Lilley on 03 3106340 or 021 725603.

“E rau rakatira mā, e kā hākoro me kā hākui tae atu ki kā tamariki mokopuna e rere ana kā mihi, ki tō wāhi pito me kā mauka, awa me kā marae maha o te motu, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka huri ka tika ki a rātou, e kā tini aituā, o te wā, wiki, marama me te tau nei, haere, moe mai, okoioki atu rā. “

GMO wānaka

If you would like to join the online wānanga, please register at: TeAoTuroa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

The Ngāi Tahu Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Komiti (commonly known as the “HSNO Komiti”) invites all interested whānau to join an online wānanga as the first step in an ongoing discussion about two current proposals for genetic modification research and the wider implications.

If you are unable to join the online wānanga, there will be more opportunities to be part of the discussion. You can always email the HSNO Komiti with your thoughts and concerns about GMOs: TeAoTuroa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Genetic modification is the process of directly changing the DNA or genetic material of a plant or living creature to produce desired new outcomes in its characteristics and behaviours.

We look forward to an interesting and lively discussion on this important kaupapa.

The current proposals The HSNO Komiti is aware of two new research projects involving GMOs that are currently under way. The research teams are seeking to engage with Ngāi Tahu and seek tribal endorsement for their applications to the EPA. These projects are:

There are deeply profound cultural, spiritual and ethical considerations for whakapapa, mātauranga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga, mauri, tapu and tikanga from this science that can alter the very existence of living things. Decisions around this kaupapa can not be taken lightly, and it is important that there are opportunities for Ngāi Tahu whānui to discuss these issues and form a position.

A proposal to use gene editing to control pest species such as wasps and possums. This would not introduce any DNA from other species and would only alter the DNA of the target pest species to disrupt normal breeding processes.

If you are interested, the HSNO Komiti will provide a pack of background materials to help inform the discussion.

A proposal to use gene editing to modify the DNA of Auckland Island pigs to grow organs (such as kidneys) to be transplanted into humans. This would involve mixing of human and animal DNA.

The wānanga will be held on: FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2020 – from 11.00 am to 1.30 pm

E te whānau, please feel free to join our webinar, ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini.

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Rainbow Springs Nature Park Pidge the oldest kererū returns to the nest after 24 years One of the oldest documented kererū on record, 29-year-old Pidge, has returned home to the National Kiwi Hatchery to enjoy retirement.

It was closed to visitors since the beginning of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown.

The National Kiwi Hatchery is open Thursdays to Sundays, 8.30am to 2.00pm. Entry fees have been discounted from standard rates and are $30 per adult and $15 per child. One hundred per cent of visitor entry fees go directly to the National Kiwi Recovery Trust to support the hatchery’s conservation work.

A wet, slightly bedraggled kererū showed up at the Rotorua hatchery in the Rainbow Springs Nature Park complex late last month. It was spotted on the ground nibbling a tree sapling and oblivious to the noise around it – unusual behaviour that prompted the team to take a closer look, which revealed the bird was not in great shape. It was taken to the wildlife intensive care unit where its now tattered zoo jess (ankle band) was removed to reveal a metal bird band and its identity.

There will be five tours per day, with the last tour at 1pm and visitors can make bookings and find more information on the website: https://www.nationalkiwihatchery.org.nz/.

National kererū studbook data revealed the senior kererū was Pidge, who was hand-raised by the Rainbow Springs team in March 1991 and released into the wild in January 1996. Pidge had been flying free around the area for more than 24 years.

While the hatchery is in the Rainbow Springs Nature Park complex, only the hatchery has reopened. Rainbow Springs does not yet have a reopening date.

The National Kiwi Hatchery is also supported by Kiwis for Kiwis and the Department of Conservations Wildlife Institution Relief Fund.

Kiwi Hatchery manager/Tumu Kaitiaki Kiwi Emma Bean says: “It’s fantastic that Pidge has returned to the nest after such a long life flying free around Rainbow Springs. We’re really pleased to be able to provide the extra care and support he needs in his senior years.

Most ornithological references suggest kererū live for 20-25 years, so Pidge is doing really well! Pidge is quite possibly the oldest known kererū alive today – we’re still investigating this.

Since being discovered, Pidge has had a vet check, received medication, and has been enjoying delicacies such as fresh grapes and banana. He is slowly gaining weight and strength, so all being well he will soon be released into one of Rainbow Springs’ aviaries, offering him a great retirement option.

The Ngāi Tahu Tourism-owned hatchery reopened on Saturday, 26 September thanks to funding from the Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme (STAPP).

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NOTICE OF 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust

Notice is hereby given that the 2020 Annual General Meetings (AGM) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust respectively, will be held on Saturday, 21 November 2020 at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, 15 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch.

The Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu AGM will commence at 3.00pm and the Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust AGM will commence immediately following the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu AGM. Agenda for each AGM will be: 1. Mihimihi 2. Attendance and Apologies 3. Confirmation of Minutes of 2019 Annual General Meeting 4. Matters Arising 5. Receive Annual Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2020 6. Appointment of Auditors 7. Consider other such matters that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu may deem appropriate

Mō tātou

Arihia Bennett Chief Executive Officer

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu 15 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch 8024

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PO Box 13-046, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone + 64 3 366 4344, 0800 KAI TAHU Email: info@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

SUPPORTING OUR WHĀNAU with their life goals Whai Rawa is a savings scheme designed to help Ngāi Tahu whānau achieve their life goals of tertiary education, home ownership, and having sufficient funds for retirement.

Tikanga hou, oranga hou – changing habits, changing lives.

SIGN UP YOUR WHĀNAU TODAY – WWW.WHAIRAWA.COM/

0800 WHAI RAWA 0800 942 472 www.whairawa.com/join Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

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Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give all Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land.

What is a Nohoanga site?

Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui.

Under the Act, Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Bookings can be applied for online using the online booking system. Alternatively bookings can be made by contacting the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from 16 August 2020 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Available sites:

Lake Hawea - Timaru Creek, Central Otago Location Timaru River, eastern edge of Lake Hawea.

Physical description Well sheltered, with pockets of camping areas amongst the trees.

Vehicle access Access to the site may prove difficult for larger (wide) vehicles. The shingled track leading to the site is narrow and steep in places. Stock may also have access to the road.

Facilities and services A long drop toilet is located on the adjacent camping area.

No other facilities or drinking water.

Site restrictions No dogs during Dec and Jan.

Lake Hawea (Adj Camp), Central Otago Location Southwestern corner of Lake Hawea, adjacent to the Lake Hawea Motor Camp.

Physical description Large, flat, open space with lots of tree cover.

Vehicle access Good vehicle access onto site, though there is a slight climb which might prove difficult for some larger vehicles.

Facilities and services A public toilet block is located adjacent to the site. No other facilities or drinking water.

Site restrictions No dogs. No fires.

Tuckers Beach, Central Otago Location Tuckers Beach Reserve, Shotover River, Queenstown Physical description Large, mostly flat, open grassed space, well sheltered.

Vehicle access All vehicle access. Access to site is through a coded padlocked gate. Code given with authorisation. Users need to follow a waratah marked track to the site.

Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to drinking water.

Site restrictions No fires. No drones. No firearms/shooting.

The entitlement runs from September 1 to May 16 each year.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 53 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

AGED BETWEEN 15 AND 30?

BE A KAITIAKI OF THE FUTURE GET YOUR FREE MEASLES IMMUNISATION NOW! Doing something as simple as getting your measles vaccination can make you an everyday hero – and a kaitiaki of the future – because that simple action ultimately saves lives, says Canterbury’s Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink (Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa).

Measles can be life-threatening. Last year more than 2,000 Kiwis got sick from measles and more than 700 needed hospital treatment, while 80 people in Samoa, mostly children, died from the disease.

People with a weakened immune system, hapū māmā and younger whānau can be especially vulnerable.

Dr Pink says last year’s measles outbreak and this year’s COVID-19 pandemic have shown the impact infectious diseases can have when we are not immune.

“Measles is more than eight times more infectious than COVID-19. It can make you very sick and affect your health for the rest of your life.

childhood MMR immunisations. This group is not only more likely to catch measles but also spread it to others, which is why there is now a national catch-up immunisation programme focusing on improving the immunity of this group.

“Now is the time to catch up on the vaccinations we have easy access to, such as MMR, to protect our community and whānau in the future,” he says.

The MMR vaccine protects you against three serious diseases: measles, mumps and rubella.

The word vaccine in te reo Māori is rongoā āraimate – ārai means shield or protection, so being immunised means you have a cool shield that not only protects you but your friends and whānau as well.

If you’re aged 15 to 30 years old, check if you’ve had two doses of MMR. You can ask your doctor, parents or caregiver.

You can get a free MMR from your GP, or a participating pharmacy if you’re over 16.

If you didn’t, or aren’t sure, get at least one MMR vaccination to help prevent future outbreaks of measles.

Be a kaitiaki for the future and protect your whānau, whakapapa and community.

It’s free.

Learn more about measles and the MMR vaccine on the Ministry of Health’s website: protectagainstmeasles.org.nz.

People born between 1990 and 2005 have the lowest immunity against measles and are most at risk of catching it because a higher than usual proportion of this age group didn’t have their scheduled

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 E: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 E: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 E: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 E: info@waihopai.org.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Karen Coutts Ph: 027 365 3993 E: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kapiti Coast Ema & Amiria Whiterod Ph: 027 207 1629 E: kororia449@gmail.com or emma.whiterod@twor-otaki.ac.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Ana Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 E: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 E: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com

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Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Haileigh Russell-Wright E: ladyhailz@gmail.com P: (04) 5820 2227

Ngāi Tahu ki Sydney Stefan Duley E: stef.duley@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph was taken at the Aukaha Kia Kaha Festival in Dunedin in 2000. We would like to identify the speaker at the podium. If you would like to view any of the 400 images in this collection, they are now available on the Ngāi Tahu Archives database at www.kareao.nz.

If you have any information regarding this photograph please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you.

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