TPR April 2012 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

KAi-te-haere | April 2012

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e George Hamilton nō Rāpaki.

Tēnei marama •

Annelise Cottrell reports about her experience on the Kiwi Forever field trip pg 5

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New grants available for earthquake affected whānau pg 27 and 34

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All descendants of Whenua Hou see inside for details about a trip to visit the island pg 22

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See pictures from the Ngāi Tahu weavers exhibition pg 37

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Ngāi Tahu election process explained pg 26

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere You may have noticed a recent increase in media stories about the relativity mechanism, which is one of a number of economic redress mechanisms included in our Deed of Settlement Act, signed in 1997. There is some useful information about the mechanism on the Ngāi Tahu website (www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz) including some historical context but, in short, it is essentially a contractual obligation that we have with the Crown. At the time of Settlement it was agreed that if the Crown passed the $1 billion mark in redress to all iwi, then what is in essence a deferred payment of our share of the value of all settlements would be paid to Ngāi Tahu. Importantly, I believe it was a clause that enabled the modern settlement process to kick off and gain the momentum that it has today. Waikato-Tainui have a similar clause in their Deed for the same reasons.

We are now very close to the point when the Crown must honour this part of the agreement and our first payment under the clause is due either this year or next year. We are working with the Crown to ensure a smooth process. This deferred redress will bring further benefits to Ngāi Tahu whānau and Papatipu Rūnanga as was anticipated in the Deed. I have also talked to reporters about how this will benefit the economy of Te Waipounamu. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has allocated over $227m to iwi activities since settlement. Funding for our Papatipu Rūnanga, our environmental, educational, language and marae programs as well as Whai Rawa and the Ngāi Tahu Fund has all come from this distribution. Economists understand that such investment in people can have far reaching benefits to overall economies – and that certainly applies in our case. We generate both direct and indirect investment into the economy of the South Island – first, by investing in our people,

our marae and our communities and secondly, by investing in our existing businesses such as seafood, tourism and property. My congratulations go to those who were involved in the Cultural Summit held from 9-11 March. A total of 16 workshops were held and I hear they were well attended and enjoyed by all. The information obtained will feed into future planning for the Ngāi Tahu Fund and will help the Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee to determine how to better distribute resources to refresh our cultural practices. And congratulations also to whānau who continue to send in wonderful stories and photos to Te Pānui Rūnaka – this month all 18 Papatipu Rūnanga and three taurahere groups have contributed. Awesome effort whānau!

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Birthdays

Rangi Clayton, Garry Te Wani Jr, Ally Williams, Ranui Manawatu, Kylie Solomon, Jason Timms, Sam Summerton, Ariana Manawatu and Donya Nee.

Congratulations

To our chairman, Maurice Manawatu and secretary Ma-rea Clayton who completed the Kaikōura duathlon in the team event, an amazing effort from both of them. Also congratulations to Moana Manawatu who participated in the single event. Well done to Butch, Diane and the whānau who officially opened their restaurant, The Paua Barn, in March. It was a fantastic night, Te Tai Taonga MP Rino Tirikatene made an appearance, and the whole community got behind the opening.

From left; Ma-rea Clayton, Maurice and Moana Manawatu.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae He pēpi hou

Katene) and James Mason, also Gaye and Tahana Tauwhare (currently of Arahura). Welcome to the whānau e tama xo.

Woo hoo! Finally Kwinton Lutuvio Tauwhare made an appearance at 3pm on 10 March. He weighed in at 3350gms. He was born at Campbelltown Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Kwinton is the first pēpi for Kupe Tauwhare and Ana Palenepa-Pili. Kupe is the youngest son of Honey (née Mason) and the late Danny Tauwhare. Kupe is also one of the many, many mokopuna of the late Maia (née

Birthdays

Aaliyah Ulupano 9 April Keita Ulupano 17 April Tamia Osikai 17 April Hannah Tauwhare 24 April Ben Price 28 April Joe Mason 29 April Awatea Tamainu 30 April.

He tākaro

After having so much fun this season, the majority of our players are going to play again next year!

After noticing advertisements calling for mixed netball teams for a twilight netball season, one motivated wahine rounded up around 24 whānau members and took them along to play on opening night. Some of the whānau had never played before, while others hadn’t played in roughly 20 years, so our first game made for good entertainment! Because we had so many turn up, we had to register two teams under the names Arahura 1 and Arahura 2. The players were both wāhine and tāne with players aged from 11 to 39! These teams brought so much to the competition, not only amazing skill, but sheer fun and entertainment! All the umpires enjoyed refereeing our games and a lot of teams loved playing us. In the final round all the teams dressed up. Arahura 1 and 2 took out the top two dress up prizes. Two of our players also won two other prizes, best attack went to Greg Lord and up and coming Silver Fern went to our youngest player Miss Brooke Parker. So in total we took out four of the seven prizes, ka wani kē!

Back row, left to right; Greg Lord, Caroline Parker, Ihaka Weepu, Nelly Mason, Tihou Weepu, Marina Morris, Shanice Meihana, Mel McClausen. Middle row; Missy Campbell, Miriama White, Maia Tonihi. Front row; Hamiria Hutana, Brooke Parker, Whakataerangi White, Shanita Meihana.

Queens Scout

Hokitika has been put on the map once again, but this time for something quite rare. James Campbell, Tamara Topp and Honami Ikeda, from the Hokitika branch of New Zealand Scouts, recently received the Queen’s Scout Award. This is the highest youth award available in New Zealand scouting. James Campbell said, ‘finally I have my Queen’s Scout Award. I am rapt to have gotten this far. You may think it’s nothing, but it is something you will always look back on. To get this far I’ve done a number of things like tramps, walks, biking and we have done a lot of work in the community around town. It is rewarding as you earn awards as you go. Feel free to come along one Thursday night at 7.30pm to the Hokitika Scout Den, you just might like to join.’

James Campbell, Tamara Topp, Honami Ikeda.

pushchair, tamariki, through to the kaumātua with a large host of awhi from whānau who supported the walk. A total of $1811.60 was raised as well as $330 that paid for the 33 t-shirts. Wāhine Toa also had their own pounamu baton carved by Mahana Coulston. This will now be an event that Arahura will be part of every year. Ursula Tainui would like to thank and acknowledge everyone – whānau, friends and kaumātua – who came and supported our team, put up tents, and kept us fed through the night. Kā pai whānau.

James accompanied by his parents Rangi and Jan Campbell.

Relay for Life

The event opened with a lap of honour by survivors and caregivers in remembrance of all those who lost their lives to cancer. It was led with a moving karanga by Missy Campbell, the team leader and organiser of the Wāhine Toa team. The Wāhine Toa team was made up of 33 registered team members, which consisted of a pēpi in a

The Wähine Toa, Relay for Life, team.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio embracing new technology for some time. With the release of the iPad and tablets, along with their reduction in price, the option to purchase tablets for our executive members started to look more affordable.

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Nei rā te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa! Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki kā tini aituā mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Haere koutou ki te taha o kā tīpuna e tatari ana ki tua o te ārai, ki te kāhui o kā whetū e pīataata ana i te raki. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

We bit the bullet and got 10 Acer Iconica tablets on sale. Each executive member also agreed to forfeit a meeting fee to subsidise the cost. Apart from a couple of teething problems, as members got used to the devices, the meeting went smoothly and people were able to work easily through the online agenda papers.

Rātou ki ā ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Ka huri anō ki a koutou, kā kanohi ora, tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Makaawhio enters the digital age!

There was plenty of laughter and reminiscing, one of our members mentioned he had learned to write on another type of tablet. He also went on to recall when the biro had been introduced!

Last month we officially held our first paperless hui rūnanganui (executive meeting). We are really excited to share the news about our move from paper-based agendas to electronic ones.

On basic calculations, the cost of the tablets should be recouped in saved staff time and printing costs within six months! Ka mau te wehi!

We have been toying with the idea of reducing our paper wastage and

Ōkārito Kiwi Forever field trip

‘It was a great experience and I would encourage anyone who gets a chance to go on this programme. My favourite part of the trip was getting to hold a kiwi, tramping through the bush and trying to navigate a path without falling into the swamp. ‘Thank you for the opportunity. It was greatly appreciated. I learned a lot from the experience and am now thinking about starting a career in environment conservation.’ The Ōkārito Kiwi Forever field trip is an annual programme, usually run in March each year, keep a look out on the Ngāi Tahu website and in Te Pānui Rūnaka for the 2013 programme.

Left to right; Annelise Cottrell, upoko Richard Wallace and Torea Scott-Fyfe.

This year two Ngāi Tahu students – Torea Scott-Fyfe (Puketeraki) and Annelise Cottrell (Makaawhio) – took part in the Ōkārito Kiwi Forever field trip. They travelled down from Whakatane. Below Annelise reports on how she found the course.

The programme brings students to Ōkārito, where they spend a week on a range of activities; conducting pest control work, carrying out plant monitoring to assess forest health, tracking and monitoring kiwi in the reserve, data gathering around the importance of kiwi to New Zealand and gaining an understanding about the importance of natural capital to society. Students also spend time with our kaumātua discussing the Māori view of environment and kaitiakitaka responsibilities from a manawhenua perspective.

‘On the Ōkārito Kiwi Forever trip, we were educated on what conservation is and the importance of it. Throughout the week we participated in activities such as planting trees, laying out tracking cards and tracking kiwi. We also were able to visit the West Coast Wildlife Centre, get a historical tour of Ōkārito and a boat tour of the Ōkārito Lagoon.

Each year Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has the opportunity to select four Ngāi Tahu students from any school. This does not limit the opportunity for Ngāi Tahu students to be selected by their own school to participate.

‘Every evening (except Friday), we had people speak to us about different aspects of conservation. Everything we did during the week further broadened our knowledge about conservation. At the end of the week we presented what we had learnt in groups to the Ōkārito Department of Conservation (DOC) team and the local community. ‘I found this trip to be a great opportunity. It helped put things in perspective about what I would like to do in the future, and how I can reduce my effect on the environment and work towards conserving the planet. I enjoyed meeting the DOC team and other new people that have similar interests to me.

The programme is an intensive week spent at Ōkārito and in its surrounding environment. Preference will be given to students of Poutini Ngāi Tahu descent and then to those students who demonstrate active participation in their respective rūnanga and or the iwi. Criteria: • Students must be in years 11, 12 or 13 • Must be registered with Ngāi Tahu • Demonstrate leadership potential.

Maramataka calendar (events)

Communication

Our second raumati (summer) edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō has been posted. An electronic copy is available on our website and if you prefer to receive an electronic copy please email makawhio1@xtra.co.nz to let me know. Include your name, latest address and phone number, along with the names of any other members in your household, this will ensure our database is up-todate.

Hui rūnanganui – executive meeting Our new schedule of meetings for 2012 has been confirmed and will be posted on our website shortly.

Hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai

Our Hīkoi Whakatipu has had to be postponed until later in the year. Our kaumātua are unable to make the proposed dates in May and they are essential to the kaupapa of the hīkoi. We have retained the list of members who expressed an interest and will recommence preparations closer to October.

Membership database

We have a growing list of returned mail and encourage members to contact us on 0800 955 007 to check your address and contact details are up to date.

happening. Try our website www.makaawhio.maori.nz, friend our Facebook page, read our blog: makaawhio. blogspot.co.nz or Twitter @makaawhio.

If you prefer email, send through your name, and the name of any other members in your household, along with your address and contact phone number to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Contact can be made by email makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. We also have whānau email groups; so if you want to be added, email the office.

Before closing, there are now a few ways for you to keep in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga ‘It’s a Pretty Big Job’ – update on the marae development at Tuahiwi Monday 20 March So much has been done since my last bit of news. Foundation boxing has been laid, the raising of wharenui site is getting done, it’s so exciting. The construction workers came across buried stones. I was asked if there was a hāngī pit beside the kitchen, as far as I could remember there was. Sonny Ryan use to cook hāngī in it. Our main workers are two darlings, Peter and Cameron, others will come in later. All the concrete has been laid and it is looking good!

Monday 26 March Another week begins – gosh it’s nearly Easter bunny time, then Christmas, then I have another birthday. My cuz Charlie Crofts is waiting for the big ‘O’, so he’s buying me lots of chocolate, (eh cuz’) but you can’t have any (just joking). Our office closes at 1pm, please come early if you can, otherwise we have to stay late. The boss (Phil) has just told me he is having two days off because it’s his wife’s birthday and they are going to Napier (cheeky man asked me if it is ok for time off).

Tuesday 21 March Same as yesterday.

There is so much is going on I can’t keep up. There’s all sorts of polyurethane going on black and white. The car park looks good, just about finished. One of our local boys is working on the concrete laying, Mark Flutey, he is a good boy. The steel workers are laying steel everywhere, all power and plumbing has been installed.

Wednesday 22 March Lots of workers, machines and trucks everywhere today (oh so cool). Thursday 23 March It was a very wet and cold day but we must carry on.

Fast forward I’m skipping the gun, but I have some wonderful news. Today, 5 April, our wharenui structure has been put up so that is so exciting. I really don’t know whether to cry or laugh with joy. I think I’ll cry (good). Cheers for now Luv ya, Patricia Silk-Anglem.

Friday 24 March The electricians have come in, and more trucks with loads of stones. The boss is an Irishman and he likes his boil up pork bones, watercress and the works. He also likes his kaimoana and eels.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke He mihi aroha

Nakiah is her first female mokopuna and hopefully not the last.

Pita (Peter) Tauwhare.

Haere mai kā pēpi

Also congratulations to Joseph and Ninon Briggs, the proud parents of Meikura Angelika. Another mokopuna kōtiro for Pōua Hori Briggs.

Congratulations to Nathaniel and Nadia Pitama on the birth of their baby kōtiro, Nakiah Hinehou Kura Pounamu. Morehu Flutey-Henare is over the moon.

Hari huri tau

Others celebrating birthdays in April are Pani Zaitsev, Terry McConnell, Flora McGregor, Ngaire Couch, Margaret Riwai-Couch, Maui Stuart, Sofia Houghton, Jesse Thompson, Janina Konia, Kirsten Dell-Hartgers, Matea Gillies, Pania Laffey, Yvette Couch-Lewis, Adelaide Snow and Honey-Rae Toria Thompson.

Charles Subritzky recently celebrated his birthday at home with some of his Rāpaki whānau. His cousins, Terry McConnell and Frank Subritzky, flew down from the North Island for the occasion.

Congratulations graduates!

Sarah Louise Barnes, Hospitality Management Level 3, and Rachael Whareaitu, Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications. Sarah and Rachael are both great moko of the late May Rakena. Rachael is currently living and working in Tāmaki Makaurau and Sarah is living in Ōtautahi. Jack Sheddan graduated from the Queenstown Resort College in association with the International College of Management Sydney. Stephanie Anderson, Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management. Stephanie is the daughter of Ngahuia (née Sheddan) and the late Bill Anderson. She is the granddaughter of the late Mamae (née Couch). Stephanie is continuing her Bachelor of Arts at the Swiss Hotel Management School, Switzerland.

Stephanie Anderson.

Developments around the marae

Like other papatipu rūnanga, we have problems with the pae. We have three competent kaikaranga, but two lead busy lives working and one doesn’t keep good health. We have two learning, but they lack confidence. On the tāne side we have four or five competent whaikōrero, but they work, and aren’t available most of the time, so we are finding it more difficult.

When we returned to Rāpaki in 1977, after the passing of my mother, it was a vibrant place with at least 14 families with children and numerous couples. Whenever we had manuhiri we had a core of stalwarts for the pae and the kitchen. The men who married the Rāpaki putiputi ātaahua were involved in all aspects of pā life, and when we finally had enough funds, they all pitched in to demolish the old kitchen. It was sad to see it go after all the years of use, but exciting to be getting a new kitchen and a dining room. With the new building needing interior fittings and paint, and concrete paths laid, the men did whatever they had expertise in. We had kapa haka, euchre nights, and everyone seemed to enjoy life.

Is it just us or are there others out there with the same problem? If it’s a widespread problem what is the solution? Nā Herewini Banks

Rāpaki’s own Shrek story

Some of the women set up a group that used the school as a sewing area, making goods for sale. Once their children were old enough, they embarked on their chosen career paths. Over the intervening years the children have married and had families of their own, but still spent time in Rāpaki with a playgroup that used the old school.

Introducing Rāpaki’s Shrek, recently found skulking in the cocksfoot jungle on a property here in Rāpaki. Apparently cocksfoot is a perennial grass that is drought tolerant. He was duly caught and shorn by Henry and Donald. Nā Peter Couch.

Since Rūaumoko made his presence felt and Te Poho o Tamatea threw rocks at us, nine families have been red stickered and had to move away, some to Christchurch and Rangiora, others far away to Australia. Of those that still live here, we have a couple of families with parents under 50 and the rest of us are over 50. Of course, like all whānau, we have our petty squabbles, which get blown up all out of proportion, but look out if any outsider does anything to any of us – we suddenly get all protective of each other.

He Toki on Marae Investigates

commitment to ‘whānau transformation through education’.

Joseph Walker became the centre of attention when TV programme Marae Investigates visited CPIT to find out more about the Māori trade training initiative.

Joseph’s father, Edward James Walker (known as Sox), was an accomplished and well-known builder and Joseph realised he had inherited skills he hadn’t considered. ‘I had past building experience with my Dad. I’ve known that smell of timber all my life. As a kid I would go to the coast with my family, Dad would drop me at Nan’s and they would go and build a homestead.’

[Insert photo: Joseph Walker.]

Now having almost completed the He Toki carpentry programme, Joseph is in the process of securing an apprenticeship and is adamant he wants to work in the residential sector with master builders, like his Dad, who can pass on their skills and expertise. ‘Eventually I plan to have my own company or a partnership; for sure I want to be a leader, the foreman, that sort of thing – but one day at a time.’ The TV cameras were also turned on He toki tutor Jim Keenan, CPIT’s Director of Student Services Division/ Kaiārahi Hana O’Regan, Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon and Dr Terry Ryan.

Joseph Walker.

A mature age student, Joseph shared his story with Marae Investigates reporter Tahuri Tumoana.

Joseph said accompanying the TV crew to the marae was one of the best parts of the experience.

Joseph was considering his options after leaving business studies at university when he heard about He toki ki te Rika, a partnership between CPIT, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and industry designed to train Māori for leadership positions in the upcoming rebuild of Christchurch. The He toki programme was a response to the post-earthquake environment in Christchurch and was launched in June 2011 as part of CPIT’s

‘To stand and chat with Terry Ryan, to spend some time with a good man, that was a highlight.’ Follow the link below to watch Joseph on Marae Investigates http://tvnz.co.nz/marae-investigates

From the Office

Our beautiful gum tree at the edge of the car park, the resting place for korimako, kererū, pīwakawaka and kōtare, has been felled. There has always been a worry that in the strong winds it may topple over and wipe out the Office and staff, so like our old hall it had to be removed. It was fascinating to watch the preparations. As each branch fell a little more of Te Poho o Tamatea became visible, until finally the tree was down and the view unimpeded. Cutting it into manageable size logs and removing it from the road took a lot longer than the actual felling of the tree.

Contact details

If your contact details have changed, please contact the office at rapaki@xtra.co.nz. Later in the year we may be holding a postal vote to elect out trustees so we need to make sure your details are correct.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Nei rā te owha! Well it has been a while, and life has been busy. Over the past months we have successfully employed Doug Timothy as our marae and reserves caretaker and Wade Wereta-Osborn as our marae kaimanaaki. A big thank you for all your hard work over the past months, bringing everything back up to code and ready for our whānau and manuhiri.

over the last growing season. Please contact our rūnanga office if you would like more information or would like to help the team – because there are always additional weeds that need tending to.

We’ve also had the pleasure of a visit from Karla and Rex Gamble, who popped back from over the ditch for a holiday. Also, Elizabeth McKnight arrived back from Australia early in March. And rumour has it that members of the Lewis-Payne whānau have been sighted around the bay. February marked the one-year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated the city. From being part of the official memorial, to work gatherings, or just being with whānau, memories flooded back and our thoughts went to those who passed away that day. But life goes on. Now as we move into our second year of our new normal, we watch as the city we know and love undergoes massive changes. It’s history in the making and we have the privilege to ensure the future is stronger and safer. Before moving on, Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata would also like to extend our heartfelt aroha to all of our whanauka who have lost loved ones over the past month. In particular the Daken whānau with the sad loss of Jim. Nō reira koutou o te huka wairua haere atu rā, moe mai rā i kā peka o tō tātou nei Ūkaipō. Mā te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki e tiaki. Āpiti hono tātai hono rātou ki a rātou ka moe, āpiti hono tātai hono tātou te huka ora ka noho, pai mārire!

Kakanui

Congratulations to Peter Ramsden and his team who have been working on the creation of Kakanui Conservation, Wāhi Tapu and Māori Reserve at Koukourarata (Port Levy). After many years and hui, with owners from all over New Zealand, on 4 April the Māori Land Court gave permission for the Port Levy MR874 Reserve 3a, 4a, 4b1a, 4b2a, 4b2b to become the Kakanui Conservation, Wāhi Tapu and Māori Reserve. Many thanks to all those who have supported this mahi in its journey so far.

Rā whānau

We have some birthdays coming up within the Briggs whānau this month, firstly with Tautahi who turns nine on 13 April! Very big rā whānau from your Mum, Dad, whānau and of course all your whānau at Koukourarata. Then on 19 April it is Josephine’s birthday, this year a milestone year, congratulations Josephine, hope your celebrations go well.

Update on whānau

Proud Dad Elliot Wilson-Briggs sends his best wishes to his daughter Maia, who lives in Seddon, as she starts her first season of netball this year. He (and Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata) congratulate Maia on finishing second in her school swimming sports in the flutter board competition in February. Tau kē Maia, karawhiua e kera! Awesome work Maia, keep up the good work!

Te Māra a Hine-te-wai

Over the summer the Department of Corrections has developed communal gardens on the ‘Old School Reserve’, which is now known as ‘Te Māra a Hine-tewai’. It has proved to be very successful with a multitude of crops being grown during the spring and summer. Many thanks to Peter Ramsden for arrangements and to Doug Timothy, Riki Lewis and the many helping hands

Earthquake damage seems to be the hot topic, but for two of our whānau, Jasmine Hesp and Ngaire Briggs, it

Marae bookings

is repairing earthquake – affected people rather than buildings. Ngaire is currently working as a support person for whānau who have been affected by the earthquakes – yes even now there are whānau who are still struggling. Ngaire’s work is an important part of the support system that has been put in place over the past year. Keep up the good work.

Now that word is out the marae is back up, operating bookings are taking off again. To save disappointment please book early! To book the marae, please contact the rūnaka office, email koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 03 365 3281.

Te Pānui Rūnaka items and stories

Jasmine has been working with ‘In the Zone,’ a group that works with City Care to clean up properties within the red zone. This has been a huge success and they have found 50 people to clean up the red zoned properties with their first assessment day being 17 April. Good luck Jasmine, keep us informed.

Whānau are asked to send items and stories for Te Pānui Rūnaka to the rūnaka office (contact details can be found at the back of this edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka), without your stories we can’t submit a column so we look forward to hearing from you.

Ōnuku Rūnaka Update on the portfolio management system

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini. Kia ora ano! An exciting redevelopment and restructure process has begun within our rūnaka. With the implementation of our portfolio management system (PMS), untapped skills of our whānau are really beginning to bubble to the surface.

The portfolio management system (PMS) is grouped into: • Marae development • Cultural • Social and well-being • Economic and environment.

Ka mate he tētē, ka tapu he tētē.

Young talents with fresh ideas such as Melany Tainui, Keefe Robinson, David Tikao and Liz Robinson have put some real momentum into our progression forward.

Cultural

Our kapa haka group has taken off with a bang, and a wānaka is being planned – watch out for dates. Our next step is to look into digital archiving of our taonga and irreplaceable photographs of our ancestors, and to record the stories of our kaumātua for the continued enjoyment of future generations.

Mel enjoying one of uncle Bruce’s stories.

Nikau and Tenira trying their hand at whakairo.

The girls copying the tāua!

Social and well-being

Economic – Whai Rawa

The introduction of ‘support to service’ is an initiative designed to aid our whānau with access to their health care requirements. Funding for our māra kai has been approved, and our whānau gardens will be operational shortly!

David Tikao has given us all a push with his ‘Whai Rawa’ drive recently • Sign up • Notify Whai Rawa of any change of address • Make sure your tamariki and mokopuna are registered. Phone: 0800 9423 7292.

Mel’s infamous Puaka hui is planned again this year for the first week of the next school holidays for fun-filled learning for our tamariki.

Environment

There are many on-going issues such as taiāpure, Takapuneke, cultural tourism prospects, sewerage and harbour concerns – and we will be heard!

Important dates May 13 May 23 Jun 10 Jul 2-5

Portfolio wānaka – environment and economic Environment Canterbury commission visit to Ōnuku (proposed) Rūnaka meeting Puaka hui.

Stay in touch

Our new contact details: Mailing address PO Box 18-796 New Brighton Christchurch 8083 Phone: (03) 960 3476 Fax: (03) 965 3188 Email: onukumarae@gmail.com Check out our website www.onuku.iwi.nz

Marae bookings

Marae development

Marae bookings can be made online, copies of minutes can be accessed, and you can see what our portfolio groups are planning! And don’t forget our Facebook page!

Marae development portfolio members and our kaumātua are getting excited for their ‘road trip’ over to Waewae Marae. We want to check out their new facilities and kick-start a real focus on driving forward with our own rebuilding plans.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa Tēnā tātou katoa,

Kua irika kā tuna i kā whata, kua pae kā kūmara ki te rua, kua tahuri ki te whakatikatika i kā whare mō te hōtoke. Kua huri te tae o te hua karaka, kua maoa kā kākano o kā rākau o te kaherehere, kua mōmona hoki kā manu. Ka huri ōna tākata mōhio o te iwi ki kā rāwekeweke me kā tāhere mō te patu manu.

Tini whetū ki te raki, mau tonu, mau tonu. Whatu karokaro ai te tākata, karo noa, karo noa, ka oti atu. Nei te mihi ki a rātou kā manu pīrau a Tāne, kātahi anō ka riro i te rika kaha o aituā, nō reira koutou rā, moe mai rā, okioki mai rā. Ko kā rau o Tūpōuri, ko karo, ko karakahia e Tahu Kumea, ko karakahia e Tahu Whakairo, e kā mātaka o te mahi tītī, e kā kaiwhakatere o te moana, hoea, hoea te waka. Ka tahuri te ihu o tōku waka ki a tātou kā konohi o rātou, tātou kua pae mai nei i te tae ao, tēnā koutou i ruka anō i ō koutou āhuataka maha.

Mauri ora ki a tātou

Hui rūnaka – upcoming dates

June 10 (June 3 Queens Birthday weekend) August 1 October 7 (AGM) December 2.

Hao tuna – Kotahi Mano Kāika whānau haereka The Kotahi Mano Kāika whānau descended on Wairewa in March for hui regarding the tuna heke. Whānau from Ōtepoti and Ōtautahi attended the hui. For the majority of whānau it was the first time they had been down to Kōawaawa and Kōumu at Poranui. Some of the whānau went down to the Kōawaawa on Friday night and got a good catch. For some rakatahi and hākoro it was their first time gaffing tuna. The highlight was watching them put the tuna into the sack, because the tuna kept slipping through their hands. Tuna are fun to catch, but it made Saturday a busy day, because the hard work is the mahi pāwhara. However many hands made light work and the work was completed early in the afternoon. Another group went down on Saturday night, but after two hooks, only five were caught so it was an early night. Another highlight of the weekend was having a total immersion hui with all the whānau learning kupu Te Aotahi desliming the tuna. hou and mahi hou regarding the hekeka o kā tuna.

From left to right; Te Marino Lenihan, Tony Smith, Iaean Cranwell, Eruera Tarena, Jason Tiatia, Hinetu Richardson, James Richardson and Komene Cassidy.

Liam getting ready to de-slime the tuna.

Some of the catch.

He mihi – Liam Dacombe, George Kiely and Raumea Ropata On a stunning Easter weekend, George Kiely and Raumea Ropata went to their first mau rākau, taiaha wānaka at Āwhitu House. They joined Liam who was attending his fifth wānaka. They are all from Wairewa and students at Chisnallwood Intermediate School. They really enjoyed the weekend, even with the 3am

start on Sunday morning for the blessing of the carvings on the waharoa at Taumutu. They enjoyed learning about mau rākau, taiaha and all the tikaka that is associated with this taoka, and also enjoyed gaffing tuna and spearing pātiki. They would like to thank Te Tohu o Tū for the amazing opportunity.

Aoraki Bound – Samantha McGavock shares her story Ko Samantha McGavock tōku ikoa. I was lucky enough to be a part of Aoraki Bound 14, Kupe Watch 456, which took place in March. I am writing this firstly to thank you for the sponsorship, which made it possible to attend, and also to try and articulate just how phenomenal the lessons that I am taking away with me are.

My older sister Kristen attended Aoraki Bound in 2004. Kristen had always raved about the course, claiming that it was one of the greatest experiences in her life, and she and her fiancé have travelled all over the world! I had always wanted to take up the challenge, but my student income meant that it would be something I took on further down the track. We learnt about Māori

imagined. The wakes up were earlier, the runs longer, the hikes steeper, the sleeping conditions rougher, the morning swims colder than I ever expected. And guess what, I loved it. Outward Bound founder Kurt Hahn’s message that “there is more in you” was certainly something I understood by the end of the course.

leadership and community involvement as part of our journey. I hope that I can find a way to contribute to the future of Kāi Tahu in a meaningful way in order to reciprocate the kindness shown to me.

Samantha McGavock.

In every single way, Aoraki Bound was more than I had expected it to be. When I was given the opportunity to attend I thought, ‘a bit of light tramping, some kayaking, camping, learn about my culture, sure, how hard can it be?’ Aoraki Bound was more challenging, more emotional, more enlightening, more entertaining than I had ever

I look forward to being part of future Kāi Tahu initiatives, starting some of my own, and I will be recommending Aoraki Bound to anybody with a pulse. I just really wanted to get the point across that this experience is incredible and I hope it always continues.

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga Congratulations

E ngā taiāwhiorangi, koutou rā ngā parehuia, i tuituia te raupuhipuhi ki te manawa o tō tātou waka a Aoraki, Tēnā anō koutou. Ka tika hoki ka tīraha mai rā te rau rangatira ki ngā waipuke o te tangata, e rere āwhiowhio te hotuhotu o te whatumanawa ki ō tātou nei tini kahurangi,koutou rā ngā manu takahi i hīkoi rā i te ara whakarauika, he āpiti Nuku, he āpiti Rangi, he manukura, he manu ngaehe, he manu koekoeā, rere atu rā ki te hui mano o te kahurangi, haere, hoki atu rā Hoki mai rā ki te Ao-mārama nei, Tūtewiniwini, Tūtewanawana, Tūwhakaiti tātou ki a tātou, Tū tihei mauri ora. E mihi nei, e tangi nei, e tū whakaiti nei te mihi aroha a Taumutu ki a koutou rā ōku hiri nui, ōku hiri rahi, Maraka! Maraka!

Reuben Brown (son of Chris and Julie-Anne, mokopuna of Rosaline, nephew of Liz) has been awarded a topscholar award for having the top mark in the country in the Year 13 scholarship agriculture exam. He is now at Massey University studying veterinary science. He was a student at Christchurch Boys’ last year.

Surf life saving star

This was Mihiroa Pauling’s first year at Surf Life Saving (or Nippers as it is called for the young ones) and only her second time at a carnival or competition. She competes for Waimairi and did six events including beach flags, beach sprint, board race (basically running into the sea with a boogie board up to almost their necks, across the waves and surfing/running back to the beach), board relay (board race, but as a relay in teams of three), taplin (in teams of two with one running and one with a board) and run-wave-run (like a board race but without a board – just running).

Huri noa, tēnā koutou, tēnā anō tātou Whakarongo mai rā ki te tangi o Ngāti Moki, Kua ngaro atu rā tētahi pou o tēnei whare, Kua wehe atu rā te mareikura, Auē te mamae o te ngākau, Nei te matapōrehu o Ngāti Moki, o Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, E te taua, e moe i tō moengaroa, Waiho atu mātou ki konei tangi mōteatea ai mōhou, Hanatu rā, e oki e. It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Maureen Tuatini (Marsh whānau), who passed away at home with whānau on Tuesday 13 March in Whangaparāoa, Hibiscus Coast.

She managed to pick up a first place in the board relay with her new friends Izzy and Ella and is now an official Canterbury champ! She also got third in the taplin with Ella and fifth in the beach sprint – commendable considering she is about half a foot smaller than everyone else – out of about 16-18 girls. It was a great day and she is now excited about next season.

Mihiroa Pauling.

Izzy, Ella and Mihiroa.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Congratulations Awatea Timothy

It’s with great honour that I present my nephew Awatea Mahana-a-Marakai Timothy to his rūnaka. He is the son of Glenn Edward Timothy ‘Timo’ who passed away in 2006. Awatea lives in Ashburton with his mum Kelly Turner, Jason, his sisters and brother. I was totally gobsmacked by his achievement and abilities. I felt this brilliant boy needed introducing in order to be recognised as an up and coming rangatira. He has succeeded in multiple areas that will be beneficial for Kāi Tahu in the future. We are so extremely proud of his success, which is why, one would want to blow the horn, for this wonderfully gifted 15-year-old. Over the last two years he has been awarded; • • • •

Awatea Timothy.

Achievement of excellence in Year 10 Maths Achievement of excellence in Māori Achievement of excellence in Music Top (equal) student in Year 10 Drama, winning the trophy, shared with fellow student for student participation to a higher standard of performing arts.

Awatea has recently auditioned for the Variety Theatre in Ashburton and was front page and page two of the Ashburton Courier. Awatea is an excellent student, loving nephew, fantastic cousin, respectful grandson, protective brother and wonderful son belonging to Kelly and Timo. We love him and we all support him in all his future challenges for success. Kia kaha tonu taku irāmutu.

Also for two years running Awatea was recognised for his services and support to fellow Māori students. The award is a carved hoe, which is proudly on display at his home.

Nā Rosey Tangaroawhai.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Congratulations Beth Forgie

Uncle Dave Thomas was very proud to learn his eldest grand-daughter, Beth Forgie, had completed a duathlon at Millbrook during Otago Anniversary weekend.

The duathlon was for women who had not done this type of thing before. Beth did not practise too much before the event, just a few bike rides around the flat area of Mosgiel, but sheer determination took over and the 5km run and 10km bike ride was completed in 1hour 7minutes (1.07.59sec to be exact). Her whānau made up her cheering squad. Everybody was impressed at the effort the organising committee and contestants made to make the day a success. Next year when this event is on maybe we should be looking at an inter-marae event. Come on ladies – now there is a challenge.

Beth Fogie with her children, Jalen and Sienna.

Te Rūnanga O Waihao Inc, Constitution Review It is proposed to hold two meetings at Waihao Marae, one on 10 June, and the other on 8 July, to consider and vote on proposed changes to the constitution for Te Rūnanga o Waihao Incorporated.

the current, proposed and tracked changes version (distributed at the annual general meeting) are available from the office by email or hard copy if required. Please contact the office with your contact details if you would like to see any or all three versions.

It is proposed to put a motion for the amendments on 10 June with the alteration to be ratified on 8 July. Copies of

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Your contact details

We are gathering the stories of our people, prioritising those of kaumātua. Do you or does someone you know want to contribute to the story of our people? Please contact the office for further information.

Have they changed? Please contact the office so you don’t miss out on rūnanga minutes and information.

Rūnanga office contact

Contact: Steve Boyd Phone: 03 689 4726 Address: 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate Web: http://www.waihao.Māori.nz (see the calendar page for events, meeting dates and Te Pānui Rūnaka deadlines) Email: waihaomanager@gmail.com

Tell us your stories

Waihao whānau, share your events and stories with us in this pānui. Please provide your text and photos to the rūnanga office by the deadline notified on the Googlegroup emails each month. If you miss the deadline, don’t despair, it’ll be in the next pānui.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Happy birthdays

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Moeraki Limited. Trevor McGlinchey and Don McFarlane have been reappointed for a second term.

Moeraki Limited

Moeraki Limited’s successful investment activities continue to grow our assets, providing security for our charitable purposes and protecting our financial independence.

The rūnanga is delighted to announce the recent re-election of two of its directors on the board of

Surf-n-Turf

Moeraki whānau to submit their achievements, weddings and birthdays to our office for Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Congratulations, Gregory Whitau, who completed the Surf-n-Turf series in 8 hours, 12 minutes and 3 seconds, he also did the Motutapu triathalon.We encourage all

Gregory Whitau in action at the Surf-n-Turf.

Coronation Hall

At the last meeting of the Moeraki 175th Anniversary planning committee, $3,500 was donated to the local community Coronation Hall. The outcome of the day was a whānau day, enjoyed by all who attended, and focused on fun for rangatahi. Thank you to everyone involved and the generosity of whānau and sponsors who contributed.

Seated from left; Judy Tipa, Reita Mathews Gloria Colloty, Joseph Tipa, Reg and John McLellan and Marama Leonard-Higgins. Back row from left; Motty Walker, Tahu Hicko and Ester McLellan.

Back; David Higgins, middle row; Sally Whitau-Wast, Marama Leonard-Higgins, Koa Whitau-Kean (far left) front; Sarah and Amy McLellan.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ngā mate

Significant birthdays in April

Mary Ferrall Heath – 12 March (Dunedin) Aroha Curtis (Tira, née Harper) – 28 March (Dunedin) Eileen Duff – 2 April.

Django Edwards 26 April (40) Fiona Curd 13 April (50) Paul Stephenson 23 April (40).

Ngāi Tahu Cultural Summit

Ngāi Tahutanga. There seemed to be a really positive ‘vibe’ at the hui. Participants assessed the current health of Ngāi Tahutanga and gave direction for its future strengthening and growth. We’re all looking forward to reading the report and participating in the new and renewed directions.

From 9 – 12 March we were privileged to hold the second Cultural Summit at Puketeraki Marae. The first summit was held at our marae in 2005. Our kaumātua, and younger rūnaka members appreciated the opportunity to kōrero with Ngāi Tahu cultural leaders about the progress being made across many aspects of

Cultural Summit Puketeraki Marae, March 2012.

Excavations at the marae

We are now about halfway through the mammoth task of excavating the marae car park and replacing the retaining wall that extends the length of the property. Subsequently, the car park has been brought down to the same level as the marae itself. This will improve access for those who are elderly or disabled. The excavation of the car park and construction of the new retaining wall is the realisation of three years of hard work to secure much needed funding. Our contractors, Hollands Excavation, are a friendly bunch and they always give us a smile when we go up to see what they’re up to. While all this is going on, it’s business as usual, but we are looking forward to the completion of the work and for life to return to normal!

Retaining wall construction, Puketeraki Marae, Karitāne.

Te reo Māori

developing their whaikōrero has begun meeting. The rūnaka is supporting this group by covering the registration costs for te reo hui organised by the Kotahi Mano Kāika team. We hope that in the medium to longer term we will be better at looking after the paepae and have whānau speaking te reo. Thanks to all those who inspire us – Aoraki Matatū!

Finding ways to learn te reo Māori that suits differing needs, different learning styles, commitments and levels of te reo aspirations is a challenge for any group. At Kāti Huirapa an initiative is being developed for members who can support the paepae with karaka, whaikōrero, karakia and waiata as well as supporting individual te reo learning aspirations. A small group focused on 17

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ngā mate

We also extend our aroha and thoughts to the Karetai and Fowler families whose whānau members are still missing.

With great sadness Ōtākou Rūnanga acknowledge the loss of Shane Topi, John Karetai, Boe Gillies and Peter Bloxham, who were tragically taken after a boating accident in the Foveaux Strait.

Kia kaha, kia māia koutou i roto i tēnei wā pōuri o tātou, ā, mā te wāhi karo koutou e manaaki, e ārahi.

All four men come from well-known families in the south. These men were well known to many fishermen down south, and known for their mahi on the Tītī Islands.

Wedding celebrations

Leon is the son of Robbie and Diana Johnson. Tammy arrived by helicopter, escorted by her bridal party Kelly (sister), Jodie (best friend) and Shane (brother) who gave her away. Tammy and Leon’s daughters Anahera and Kahurangi were their flower girls, everybody who had a terrific time and we would like to wish them all the best for their future together. Many thanks to all the whānau that helped to make this a special day.

Whānau and friends celebrated the wedding of Tammy Raukawa Russell to Leon Johnson on 24 March in Wānaka. Tammy is a mokopuna of Boydie and Nancy Russell of Ōtākou, daughter of the late William (Billy) and Lorraine Russell. Tammy and Leon.

Tammy’s whānau, Hayden (brother), Kelly (sister), Shane (brother), Tammy and Jay (foster brother).

Otago Polytechnic scholarship

Facebook, straighteners and make-up. Healthy eating, exercise and water were all what I considered a recipe for disaster. Before arriving at Anakiwa, I had it stuck in my head that Aoraki Bound was going to be my very own form of rehab. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I seriously underestimated how difficult and challenging the course would be. The first 3km run nearly killed me. I wanted to give up and go home, but I stayed and things got better.

On behalf of Ōtākou rūnanga, we would like to congratulate Taylor Herewini Arapeta Harris-Thomas on his successful application for the Otago Polytechnic Scholarship. Taylor, we wish you every success for your future studies at Otago Polytechnic.

Talia Ellison shares her story about Aoraki Bound

Aoraki Bound was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. To begin with, I was terrified. It seemed like torture leaving behind my favourite things like

Every day there was a new challenge, which at the time seemed impossible and afterwards seemed unbelievable. Looking back on Aoraki Bound makes me wish I could 18

go back and do it all again, I gained strength, discipline, determination and a whole lot of self-belief.

Most importantly Aoraki Bound taught me never to give up, that nothing is impossible and everything is achievable. Without a doubt I would convince everyone and anyone to attend Aoraki Bound, it really was the making of me and I intend to do whatever I can to give back to Ngāi Tahu for this experience.

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Update on the wharenui

Hui in March

Kaumātua lunch

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Skirting boards have been repainted and the whare is looking great. We have also purchased 50 new mattresses and pillows and six new kaumātua chairs. Our kaumātua really appreciated their new chairs and find them very comfortable, especially when the footrest comes out.

Ōtākou rūnanga hosted; • Te Tapuae o Rehua Professional Learning and Development hui, three days, 80 people • The University of Otago’s Māori medical students’ annual marae noho, three days, 70 people • The Department of Corrections Māori Staff network hui, two days, 24 people

Our kaumātua lunch has been postponed until 9 June because so many of our whānau have too much going on until then. We want to make sure all the whānau are here to enjoy the day with us.

Helen Martin’s christening.

Runanga general meetings

Nau mai, haere mai e ngā uri o Ōtākou. To all hapū members, rūnanga meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Gore too swampy for Māori to settle Historian Bill Dacker has been working with Hokonui Rūnanga to record the Māori history of the district. Dacker said there was no Māori settlement of Gore. There were two permanent villages at Tuturau and another at the mouth of the Clutha River. A trail between the two villages was close to where the Old Coach Rd connects Mataura and Clinton. ‘One of the Māori names, for the area where Gore, was later built, was Maruawai (valley of water)’. It was called that because when it flooded, the Mataura [River] the whole area would fill up with water. It was not a great place to build for Māori – it was too swampy. ‘The area was covered in tussock and swamp with clumps of bush and while it was not a good place to live, it was a good place to gather food including eels, weka, ducks and a great variety of water birds. It was a food basket.’ A key part of southern life was moving from seasonal food supply to seasonal food supply over a year and then returning.

Restoration: Hokonui Rūnanga kaiwhakahaere, Rewi Anglem, stands in front of the pond area that the rūnanga is in the process of replanting with native plants. Photo: Sandy Eggleston.

Before the European settlement of Gore began in 1862, Māori passed frequently through the area but never settled. 19

There were trails Māori took to Central Otago, where they hunted weka and there might have been nohoaka (places to stay) near Gore in the Hokonui Hills or higher land. At the nohoaka Māori built wharerau as temporary houses.

‘Some native plants indigenous to the area have been planted around the established pond, but there is a plan to plant more including tussock, kowhai, lemonwood broadleaf, mānuka and kahikatea. It is hoped native birds will be encouraged to return to the area.’

‘They were very warm. You could make one and when you came back the following year you might have to do some running repairs.’

Also, recently two more ponds have been excavated to extend the area. The water level in the ponds is about 60cm from ground level. The level of water in the ponds, which had never been artificially filled showed where the Gore water table level sat.

Hokonui Rūnanga kaiwhakahaere, Rewi Anglem said the project to restore the area at the Charlton Rd property, to how it was before European days, started 10 years ago.

‘The project is a work in progress and many more trees will be planted.’ Source: The Ensign GORE, Sandy Eggleston.

‘The whole idea was to restore the wetlands to its original state, as it was in the early days.

Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai Kia ora whānau o te Waka a Māui me te Ika a Māui. Well for one reason or another I just didn’t have time to put our kōrero in last month’s Te Pānui Rūnaka. ‘Bloomin heck’, boy have things happened since the last pānui.

Ngā mate

Ngā mate o te whānau Karetai, Topi, Bloxham, Gilles, Fowlers haere ki te matū o Te Moana nui o te Ara a Kewa. Takoto mai rā, takoto mai rā, takoto mai rā. Haere ki te Reinga o te Wairua, ki te kāinga o ngā tūpuna; haere, haere, haere atu rā. To all whānau that have lost loved ones our deepest condolences to you all. It has been full on at the marae and Ngā Hau e Whā, as the whole Bluff community went through a sad week. Nō reira e te whānau, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Kapa haka group performing at the Relay for Life.

Our annual multi-nations hui went well, as per usual, and we sold out of hāngī in 10mins.

Around the marae

In the last two months we have hosted a number of hui at the marae; the Otago Council, the College of Education, Te Here Kākano leadership project, Māori providers hui, Fernworth school, Te Kōhanga and we have had tangi. There has been a lot of laughter as well as great sadness. A huge mihi to everybody who has come to tautoko the hui. The marae is looking stunning and the periodic detention (PD) workers are doing a great job keeping the marae gardens and buildings tidy. Our annual cancer walk for life was another success. However, bad weather meant it had to end early. Some of us went to Puketeraki to the cultural summit, which turned out to be a great hui.

Lagan Heremaia, Cyril Gilroy, Tamanui Makore.

Whānau have been getting ready or have already gone down to the Tītī Islands.

down Southland way the people are smiling and happy all day – cheers guys.

I attended the launching of South City revamp under the name of South Alive 9812 and it was really good to see the enthusiasm amongst the South City community.

Whānau, strive for happiness within your homes and our children will achieve their goals with confidence. A hug a day will be keep you happy.

I must say to Charlie and Rik Pitama it is absolute paradise down here – weather wise. South of the border

Nō reira whānau, Squirrel on the Hill.

Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka We hope you are enjoying the prolonged summer weather and you have made the adjustment from daylight saving. If you have celebrated a birthday this month we hope you have had an enjoyable day.

Moana would like to thank her dad Ron Bull, her sister Sonia, and her daughter Kia for all their support and help. Moana would also like to thank everyone else for their love and support during this time.

He pēpi

Moana and James McLaughlin welcomed their beautiful twin daughters Kurenga Ariki and Oraka Maria to the world on 31 October. Both babies are wonderfully laid back.

Oraka and Kurenga.

Congratulations Emma Kitson and Andrew Webber on the birth of Alice Moana Webber on 15 February.

Alice Webber.

Proud pōua Ron with the girls.

Congratulations

Merenia Wright who is currently attending Otago University, where she began studying microbiology and zoology in 2009. The focus of her studies has now changed and she is doing a double major, bachelor of science degree in zoology and economics. Merenia is enjoying the challenges of student life and the independent living aspect that it brings. She plans to graduate in 2013 and get a job that gives back to the community. She is grateful to her family for the support that she has received, which has enabled her to pursue her goals.

Merenia Wright.

Whenua Hou visit

Congratulations to Riki-Anari Bull-Ivey who passed his year 11 NCEA Level I papers. He was also made deputy head boy at his school. A great achievement, your whānau are very proud.

The first group of descendants from Whenua Hou arrived at Takutai o te Tītī Marae on 30 March to being their journey to the Island. The group set off on the Saturday and returned on Monday 2 April. An article will follow in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka from one of the participants.

Riki-Anari Bull-Ivey.

Te Anau Primary School visit

Te Anau School recently visited Takutai O Te Tītī Marae. During the visit tamariki attended several workshops, which included interpretive drawing, karihi and puka (kete for anchor stones), ukulele playing and short poi making. Karakatia kā mokopuna o te kāika a Whenua Hou Calling descendants of Whenua Hou – Codfish Island

Tamariki also visited Ō Koura wetlands, this workshop looked at the state of takiwā concepts for wetland health and also included environmental and ecological elements. It was great to see the enthusiasm shown by tamariki, teachers and parents as they undertook each assignment.

Puritia tāwhia kia ita Te mana tīpuna Te mana whenua Te mana tāngata

Below, Te Anau primary school student, Hazel Allen report’s on the trip.

Hold fast and firm To my inherited authority To my right to this land To my freedom and right to self determination.

Are you a descendent of Whenua Hou?

On Tuesday 27 March, the senior syndicate from Te Anau Primary School went to a very special marae in Colac Bay. This marae was called Takutai o Te Tītī. We did lots of fun activities! Poi making, sinker stone making and chalk drawing! Everything you could imagine! We started off with a pōwhiri. The speeches and songs were very well done! All of us were very nervous when we did the hongi.

Have you ever wanted to visit this remote and highly significant cultural place and connect with your ancestry? With support from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, two or three pilot trips are being planned from March enabling up to 30 descendants to visit the island. To find out more and to register your interest contact:

We went to the Ō Koura wetlands. That was my favourite part of the trip. It was good to get out and about! The wetlands looked so gorgeous that I got distracted and walked right into a gorse bush! ouch! I loved the pond in the middle of the wetlands! We finished with a very awesome haka!

Dave Taylor Work: 03 211 2462 Home: 03 2143360 Phone: 03 2348 192 Email: orakaaparima@xtra.co.nz or dpac@ihug.co.nz

The whole trip was very cool. We would like to thank Linley, Stewart, Jane, Dean, Rangimaria, Muriel and Judy for organising the trip!

Next meeting

Our next general monthly hui is scheduled for 10 June at Takutai o te Tītī Marae.

Nā Hazel Allen These school visits are increasing in popularity and more and more schools are requesting visits. They are an excellent way to promote cultural awareness in the wider community.

Te Rūnanga o Awarua On 3 March, Michael Stevens (Metzger whānau ki Awarua) and Emma Wyeth (nō Puketeraki) were married on Te Rau Aroha Marae. One hundred and twenty close family and friends joined them for the occasion, several came from around the world (UK, USA, Canada, and Australia) and others from just around the corner.

to wear an item of clothing or personal adornment that belonged to the likes of a grandparent, uncle or aunt. The result was a mixture of objects, and their provenance stories, was fantastic. Leading from the front, the groom even wore the suit that his pōua Tiny got married in, back in 1954. Long story short, the bride was stunning, the bairns were well behaved, and, as always in Bluff, the food was incredible. Thanks to the many people who made it all possible.

The wedding had a vintage theme, which saw the wharekai decked out with teacup trios, tiered cake plates and Beswick vases. If they could, guests were asked

Michael Stevens and Emma Wyeth.

Left to right: Holly Walker, Emma Wyeth, Kura Stevens, celebrant Gwen Neave, Michael Stevens, and David Haines.

Whānau and friends at the wedding celebrations.

Taurahere groups Kāi Tahu ki Waikato

We are doing the foundation work for setting up a regular waiata rōpū to learn our Kāi Tahu waiata. We also hope to have a weaving wānaka, which will be a collaboration between Kāi Tahu and Tainui. It has taken a bit longer than we originally envisaged, but we will be ready to roll soon and will let everyone know. We are also working on ways of recognising our whānau who gain a tohu from Waikato University

Kia ora whānau, while we have been quiet these past couple of months, we have been planning an exciting year of events for our whānau in the Waikato. It’s going to be a year of waiata, weaving and whakapapa. We are determined to celebrate our Kāitahutanga here in the Waikato and we want you to be a part of it.

Kā mate

Peter spent much of his life articulating the rights of people who are differently-abled to live full and active lives and to have acceptance from the wider community. He was a well-known advocate both locally and nationally. Peter represented People First internationally at a world conference in Canada and also gained recognition as a special Olympic athlete in Sydney. In his younger days Peter was a common sight pounding the streets of Dunedin in training for marathons. He ran just about every marathon there is and even when he could no longer run, he participated in walking races for the Special Olympics. Both Peter and his twin brother David have the walls of their flat covered with medals they have won over the years.

Peter Stevens (Ōtākou Rūnaka) 8 November 1965 – 26 March. 2012 We wish to acknowledge the passing of Peter Stevens, the brother of our kōmiti member Jane Stevens.

While Peter was only 46 when he died, he lived an incredibly full and rich life and was an inspiration and role model of how to live a good life.

Dunedin identity and unsung hero Peter Stevens lost his battle with cancer in March. Peter, of Scottish and Ngāi Tahu ancestry, had deep roots in the Ōtepoti community. Peter was a well-known identity in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. He was regularly heard on the airwaves and in the local papers covering his achievements as an athlete and advocate. He was particularly passionate about what people living with adversity could achieve and he has been an outstanding role model for achievement in adversity. Peter was the youngest of six children.

We would also like to acknowledge the passing of our whānau in Invercargill who died on their journey to the Tītī islands. While much of our lifestyle has changed, the gathering of kai remains ingrained in us and the danger associated with this is still ever present, especially for those who venture out into the realm of tangaroa. We are very sad for our whānau and offer our aroha to you, but we also acknowledge that they left us while doing something they loved and honoured us all by keeping the home fires of our culture burning brightly.

Peter was local president and a long-time member of People First (a national self-advocacy organisation).

What’s on

enjoy a university-wide programme of presentations, panels, workshops, arts and crafts, displays and performances.

Our very own Tā Tipene O’Regan is giving a lecture at Waikato University on 16 May as part of the Kingitanga event at the university. It is open to everyone so come and enjoy a fantastic day of culture.

On Friday 2 November we are holding a big art and culture event at the Lido Theatre in Hamilton. So whānau, get thinking about creating some taonga to exhibit on the evening. We are also planning to show some films on Kāi Tahu, and have Kaiwhakahaere, Mark Solomon, confirmed as keynote speaker for the evening. We will get more details to you as we firm things up in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Venue: University of Waikato Hamilton Campus Date: Wednesday 16 May 2012 Time: 9am onwards. A showcase of events will be held throughout the day at the University of Waikato, Hamilton campus. Come and

Koroneihana is coming up in August and we would like to see as many of you as possible coming to join us for the celebrations. It’s a great way to connect and learn about our own iwi and the Kingitanga and a great day out, not to mention the kai at Tūrangawaewae Marae.

members attended a Waitangi Day celebration with Kāi Tahu whānau in Auckland and are enthused about how awesome it was, so next year we want to take a van load, and the year after a bus. At Christmas we plan to hold a whānau celebration at the hot pools as we want to develop opportunities to get to know each other. Any other new ideas are really welcome and our kōmiti meetings are also open to whānau.

We are also planning another whakapapa hui with Terry Ryan in August so if you missed out on our last fantastic hui with Terry, this is your chance to catch up with him. We are working on developing our connections with other taurahere rōpū in the North Island. Some of our

Kāi Tahu ki Rotorua Taylor Kahu is spoiled for choice. Someone once said, ‘the harder I work, the luckier I get!’ Taylor Kahu has been working really hard and is in the horrible position of having to choose between a place in the NZ U18 basketball team and trials to be part of a North Island U19 volley ball team to tour the USA (also a scouting tour). We’ll keep you posted on what he decides and how he is doing. Monty and Kaa Daniels star in a magical wee film at the Magma Short Film Festival. Champion Pumice was made by a local crew through Velvet Stone Media as part of the 2011 V48 Hour Film Festival. The film has been re-edited to be at its very best for audiences at the start of the Festivals Civic theatre programme. Visit www.magmafilmfestival.org.nz or collect a programme from the Rotorua Civic Theatre.

Taylor Kahu.

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua

There is also momentum within the whānau to ‘whakapakari tinana’ – ‘strengthen our tinana’, which is timely since we have just celebrated the opening of Ngā Purapura in this rohe. Ngā Purapura is the world’s first Indigenous Māori Lifestyle Advancement Institute and is being utilised by many of our tāua and pōua (including Amiria, Mariana and Clare – tau kē koutou!), right through to the mokopuna.

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua have recently completed the planning phase for creating and achieving our whānau moemoeā – dreams and aspirations. Our moemoeā include: healthier whānau through better nutrition and exercise; better communication to our Ngāi Tahu whānau in Horowhenua-Kāpiti; celebrating our Ngāi Tahutaka and heaps more! The māra kai project is very popular – our whānau are committed to growing healthy kai in their own backyards and then coming together at regular times throughout the year to share our hua – the fruits of our māra kai. Whaea Ropine has some helpful tips for those of us just establishing our māra. Ngā mihi ki a koe, whaea.

Watch this space to hear more about our other exciting initiatives!!

Next hui

Our next hui will be in early June, when some of our whānau are back from their haerenga to the Tītī Islands. Our communications team will put a pānui out to all our whānau before then. If you’d like to update your contact details, contact Amiria on amiriaw@raukawa.iwi.nz Aoraki Matatū.

Now is a good time to: • plant kale, cabbage, broccoli, caulifower, lettuce and other green salads, red onions and leeks. • Sow seeds of carrots, beetroot, coriander, rocket, calendula, peas (directly into the soil).

Papatipu Rūnanga Election Process Once again, Papatipu Rūnanga have commenced their three year elections. You may have already noticed, that both Ōraka Aparima and Taumutu have published notices signalling their intention to hold postal ballots shortly. Later this year, eight other Papatipu Rūnanga will follow and by February 2014, the election rounds will be complete. To help you understand the elections process, we have developed a simple flow chart (below) that spells out the mandatory steps. Some papatipu rūnanga in addition to the mandatory steps, may send out pānui to ensure members have their details up to date, and may even hold an indicative vote for a preferred candidate. As the year progresses, we will post the results of the election process to the website. This ocurred last time and assisted whānau to keep track of the process. Ngā mihi, Chris Ford – Te Rūnanga Group General Counsel.

Members of Papatipu Rūnanga vote which candidate they would like on the Appointments Committee

Candidates for Appointment Committee

APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

Candidates for Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative

(The Appointments Committee appoint the Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative from the Candidates)

Rūnanga Representative

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Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua The message to our earthquake affected whānau is: don’t be whakamā! You don’t have to be the worst affected by the quakes to seek assistance. Also, please have a think about who around you could benefit from some assistance and support. Anyone can call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and all calls are treated confidentially.

$1,000 – Targeted Moving Assistance Grant – for

householders whose properties have been issued with a Section 124 Building Act Notice by the Christchurch City Council $1,000 per household.

Up to $400 – Winter Assistance Grant – Red Cross is offering up to $400 for vulnerable households who are living in homes significantly damaged by the earthquakes, or who have had to move into damp or hard to heat accommodation. Visit www. redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call 0800 754 726.

Support available: Free earthquake support – He Oranga

Pounamu – Kaitoko Whānau are available to work through any issues regarding accommodation/housing, building repairs, health or education, working with EQC or your insurance company. Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Creative NZ grants – Earthquake Emergency Assistance – for artists and arts organisations, not necessarily based in Christchurch. Visit www.creativenz. govt.nz or call Wellington (04) 473 0880; Christchurch (03) 366 2072; or Auckland (09) 373 3066.

$1000 – Funding for specialist earthquake advice (HOP) – He Oranga Pounamu has up to $1000 available to whānau who own their own homes and need help with legal fees, engineering reports, quantity surveying, geotechnical advice and other independent advice on earthquake damage. Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Free financial advice – The Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income – for residential red zone property owners. Visit www.sorted. org.nz/redzone or call one of the CERA Earthquake Assistance Centres: Corner Breezes and Wainoni Roads, Avondale – 0800 7464 2372 or Kaiapoi Earthquake Hub, 11 Cass Street, Darnley Square, Kaiapoi – 0800 639 000.

Up to $750 – The Independent Advice for Small Business grant – aims to help small and family run businesses (under 10 employees) access professional legal and accounting advice in relation to the effect of earthquakes on their business. Visit www. recovercanterbury.co.nz or call on 0800 50 50 96.

New homes in exchange for labour – Habitat for Humanity – for families willing to work 500 hours alongside volunteers to build new homes. Phone Peter Taylor at Habitat’s Ōtautahi office on 03 420 4342 or email peter@habitatchch.org.nz or visit www.habitat. org.nz for more information.

New! Up to $5,000 – Enhanced Water Filter Grant to assist people whose domestic water supply comes from a well or a bore and whose water quality was affected by the earthquake and now require an enhanced water filter, in order to make their water potable. Visit www. redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call 0800 754 726.

Planning your next home?

Contact Ngāi Tahu Property. Wigram Skies, Lincoln and Prestons subdivisions are three of Canterbury’s largest master – planned communities which will provide more than 5,000 new sections.

Up to $750 – Independent Advice Grant (Red Cross) – to assist vulnerable homeowners on what to do with their earthquake damaged property. www. redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call 0800 754 726. If you don’t qualify HOP may be able to help – call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Visit www.wigramskies.co.nz; www.liveinlincoln.co.nz; www.prestons.co.nz; or contact Ngāi Tahu Property sales manager Dene Maddren on 0800 944 726 or 021 622 749 for more information.

Up to $500 – Storage grant – for homeowners who have had to vacate their damaged property and pay for storage. Visit www.redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call 0800 754 726.

The Office Kia Kurapa 1 – Puketeraki

A highlight of the weekend was the bus trip to Kaihinaki – Moeraki Boulders, where students and teachers explored the history and stories of the Araiteuru waka, noting the various landmarks and ancestral names on the way. He rā mokopuna tēnā!

Our first Kia Kurapa for 2012 was held at Puketeraki marae from 30 March – 1 April and was well attended by Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) whānau members from all over Te Waipounamu. Whanauka also came down from Te Ika-a-Māui to participate in this initiative, which is aimed at beginners to intermediate learners of te reo. Kai ruka noa atu koutou!

The weather was absolutely stunning. We enjoyed our picnic lunch watching the tamariki splashing about in the waves. Our thanks to Hana O’Regan for providing support to our kaiako throughout the hui and an informative and interesting narration on the bus, which was reinforced and added to by Justin Tipa on the beach. Tēnā rawa atu kōrua. We would also like to thank Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki for their hospitality. E te tewe muri nei, tēnā rā koutou.

Our Aoraki Matatū students were well prepared as kaiako, who offered a range of fun, engaging learning sessions throughout the duration of the weekend. Koia kai a koutou – Fern Whitau, Priscilla Cowie, Karuna Karasula, Victoria Weatherall and Amiria Stirling, ka rere tou kā mihi ki a koutou!

Tamariki (Niwa Kapa-Brooking, Kahurangi and Nukuroa McClean) playing on Moeraki Boulders.

Kia Kurapa students on the beach listening to Justin Tipa’s kōrero.

Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) whānau haereka – Wairewa KMK whānau haereka provide an opportunity for Māori speaking whānau to meet other Māori speaking whānau for a weekend of activities in a total immersion setting. From 23 – 25 March, the second KMK whānau haereka was held at Wairewa marae with the kaupapa being tuna. On the Friday night the tāne and some of the tamariki went out to hī tuna, which was led by Iaean Cranwell. They returned to the marae with over 100 eels, ka mau te wehi! The next day they learnt how to prepare and dry eel and also found time to visit the local native park for a hīkoi with the tamariki. A big mihi to all those who attended and made this wānaka such a success. The next KMK whānau haereka is scheduled for 25 – 27 May. Please contact Paulette Tamati-Elliffe for more details: paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 0800 KAITAHU (0800 524 8242).

Tumai Cassidy, Rehu and Reihana Richardson.

Ngāi Tahu Hui-ä-Iwi 2012

Kaupapa o te rā – Mō kä uri ä muri ake nei Sunday 23 November 9am Karakia Korikori tinana 9.15am Inter-rūnanga rangatahi and tamariki sports 9.30am Te Rūnanga reports back and open forum 1pm Inter-rūnanga top town sports 4pm Kua mutu.

The Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi will be a festival held every three years. The draft programme for 2012 looks something like this.

Kai and arts market We are keen to build upon the success of previous years and to increase the number of stalls in our market. To alleviate some of the pressure from our host rūnanga, we are also looking for kai stalls. This will be a great opportunity for whānau to prepare and sell delicacies from their gardens and surrounds, sell us a cake made from tāua’s secret recipe and, or show us that you are the mightiest hāngī maker in town!

This year, our annual hui will take on a new look and new name – Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi. This year we are looking for the best of our talent – our artists, entertainers, kapa haka people and sports people. We are looking for whānau who will sell us great kai and beautiful art. Also rūnanga who will sell us stunning rūnanga t-shirts and catch us up on rūnanga kōrero. There is lots planned and we need your help to make this happen!

Draft programme Venue: Lincoln Events Centre, Meijer Drive, Lincoln Date: Friday 21 November – Sunday 23 November Host: Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, Ngāti Moki.

We need: • Food stalls that specialise in selling our delicacies, our kai, cooked in our way • Food stalls, which provide good healthy kai • Stalls which provide an opportunity for our whānau, kōhanga reo, netball teams and so on to fundraise • Arts and general merchandise stalls that specialise in quality Ngāi Tahu and Mäori art and merchandise.

Lincoln Events Centre, Meijer Drive, Lincoln

Please note, all kai stalls will need to adhere to all food safety regulations and restrictions regarding the sale of customary take.

Kaupapa o te rā – Whakanuia tö tātou Ngāi Tahutanga Friday 21 November 11am Pōwhiri 12.30pm Opening of arts exhibition Kai and arts market Rūnanga registrations Entertainment Arts workshops Mahinga kai workshops Cook off 6pm Kua mutu.

We are still working our way through the details around the stalls. However, if you are interested in having a stall, please email your name contact details and type of stall you wish to have for example ‘kai stall selling cakes’, ‘kai stall selling kaimoana’, ‘arts stall specialising in weaving’ and so on to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. We will contact you as soon as we have all our stall plans and costs confirmed. Arts exhibition To all our artists, the Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Artists Steering Group (a newly forming group) would like to invite all Ngāi Tahu artists to contribute works to an exhibition (yet to be named) which will run throughout the Hui-ā-Iwi. The exhibition will be a tribute to our tāua from Taumutu, Cath Brown. Details are still being worked on. Your whakaaro or offers of assistance can be directed to; events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz more details will follow, artists please watch this space.

Kaupapa o te rā – Toitü te kawa, toitü te rangatiratanga Saturday 22 November 9am Karakia Korikori tinana Opening of Te Atakura 9.30am First rūnanga kapa haka team takes the stage 6.30pm Kaumātua dinner and dance 10.30pm Kua mutu.

More information about the rūnanga kapa haka (Te Atakura), rūnanga registrations, inter-rūnanga sports, Ngāi Tahu entertainment and kaumātua dinner and dance will follow in the next editions of Te Pānui Rūnaka. It’s going to be a fabulous festival, so start putting some pūtea aside, get your travel booked and let the whānau know that you are coming to stay for the weekend!

Whānau development Whenua development Mahinga kai And more. Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help.

The Ngāi Tahu Fund

Calling for project applications now! The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: Whakapapa Te reo me ōna tikanga Mahi toi

Applications close Friday 28 September 2012. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

Toitū Te Whenua

During February, Richard Ball, Te Marino Lenihan, Nigel Scott and Takerei Norton undertook a hīkoi around the regions with kaitohutohu Trevor Howse.

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The aim was to re-engage with papatipu rūnanga, explain what we do and seek feedback on future priorities. For those of us who are relatively new to the team (Richard and Te Marino) it was a great opportunity to meet new faces and hear the kōrero.

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There was general confirmation of the proposed direction for the future, with a consistent message of wanting more wānanga and other initiatives to build knowledge and capacity at the local level. Other key themes were: •

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The relationship with the Department of Conservation has languished since Rachel Puentener left and needs to be rebuilt, although not to the full-time role that Rachel had. The current level of input, by Toitū te Whenua, to Canterbury resource management act issues and Te Waihora is not sustainable and is coming at the expense of other work programmes. Options to address this are currently being explored. They are being supported by the regional environmental entity fund and Environment Canterbury’s willingness to support papatipu rūnanga based entities to undertake mahi in this area.

Our thanks go to everyone who hosted us, and a special thank you to Uncle Trevor for his support and insight.

Mahinga kai (including fisheries) was at the core of our original kaupapa and needs to be given greater emphasis. This includes both monitoring and restoration programmes, which fortunately is consistent with appointing Joe Wakefield to work with Nigel Scott in this area. Cultural mapping and heritage remains a priority and will form a cornerstone for our future.

Kara Edwards, from the Department of Conservation, also accompanied us on most of the hīkoi. Kara has been helping us to identify outcomes we want from the Department of Conservation. This will be written up as a paper and presented back to the Department of Conservation to guide their internal priorities and performance goals. For those still not on the Whai Rawa waka, now is the best time to join! If you’re already enrolled with the iwi, it couldn’t be easier. Contact us at the office on 0800 942 472, or email david.tikao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we’ll help get you started.

Changing habits changes lives

Here are some of the benefits of being in Whai Rawa: • Matched savings: Save $50.00 into a child member’s account during 2012, and Te Rūnanga will add an additional $200.00* to your original $50.00. Where else can $50.00 be turned into $250.00? • Distributions from Te Rūnanga have been paid to adult and child members regardless of what they have saved. The distribution for 2012 is $30.00, for 2011 was $25.00, and have been as high as $125.00 in 2007 and $250.00 in 2008

Tēnā koutou to all of our Whai Rawa members. For many whānau, having their tamariki and mokopuna go to university or polytech and owning their own whare is just something to dream about. Whai Rawa is a means to turn that dream into reality by swapping some of our bad habits for habits that get us on the pathway to prosperity. Starting the savings habit with a small regular automatic payment is the easiest way for most whānau to get on that pathway, so contact us now for an automatic payment form.

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Newborn distribution of $60.00* for all pēpi who have their Whai Rawa accounts opened within 12 months of birth. Savings are not compulsory. You may choose to just receive the distributions, until you are ready to commit to a savings plan – but obviously, the more you put in, the more your tamariki and mokopuna will get out of Whai Rawa.

Illeana Taylor We encourage and teach our children how to save through the Whai Rawa scheme. The children do ‘jobs’ around our family business and every month we deposit their pocket money into the savings scheme. The children get excited when the statements come out and they see their matched savings and how much they have saved. It has given our young adult stability through university and she knows she can take that extra year to specialise in the field she would like to and not have a large student loan at the end. It encourages our younger whānau to do their best and strive for a better life, to be just like their big sister, thanks Whai Rawa!

Rainbow Springs Competition Winner

By the time you read this we will have chosen the winner (go to whairawa.com to find out more). Thank you to everyone who entered and told us about their great efforts to save; he tino pai whānau! Here are a few of the stories we received from whānau who entered.

Rachel Kincaid I contribute for myself and my grandchildren. I hope to have a little extra for retirement and for my grandchildren, Jacob, Juliet, and Kerians education. Angela Wallace Kia ora whānau, I am proud to be part of an iwi that is interested in supporting whānau to save, plan and manage money. Ka mau te wehi. My boys love seeing their money grow. The best thing is it’s accessible for many life events – education, first home, retirement. * All matched savings and distributions payments from Te Rūnanga are inclusive of Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax (RSCT). For more information about RSCT and Whai Rawa generally contact us for a free copy of the current investment statement.

Join us on Ngā Pukenga Ngāi Tahu

Ngā Pukenga is an online database designed to help us connect with you directly. It helps us let you know about opportunities that may be of interest to you and your whānau!

wish to be notified of. Registrations are open now. Go to: http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/Te-Runanga/Vacancies/ and complete a brief online form. In order for us to keep in touch with you, make sure you keep your details current.

Ngā Pukenga enables us to alert you and your whānau of opportunities such as: • Employment • Development opportunities or scholarships such as Aoraki Bound • Conferences, workshops and seminars • Governance appointments. Ngā Pukenga is a great way to ensure you are kept in the loop in today’s fast paced world. Registration Individuals can register their skills and experience on Ngā Pukenga and nominate which opportunities they

What is Aoraki Bound?

Get involved

Aoraki Bound is a cultural and personal development programme. It combines Ngāi Tahu cultural knowledge and expertise, with the experience and reputation of Outward Bound in a 20-day journey-based course that builds leadership, cultural awareness and personal development. Aoraki Bound students spend eight days at the Outward Bound facility at Anakiwa, Queen Charlotte Sound and 12 days on a hīkoi (journey) from Anakiwa to the base of Aoraki.

Check out the website www.aorakibound.co.nz – check out our alumni, get the forms, source some funding. There are only 28 places on the 2013 programmes, so register your interest now. Courses are run in Kahuru (February) and Kahuru-kaipaeka (March).

What can you expect from Aoraki Bound? • Increased understanding of Ngāi Tahu culture, beliefs, language and history • An enhanced sense of connection and identity • To be pushed beyond your comfort zone • To be challenged physically and mentally • Personal growth (mentally, emotionally, physically) • Increased self-confidence and development • Communication skills, motivation, determination and drive • Improved fitness and wellbeing.

Only 14 places per course! Email: aoraki.bound@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz Call: 0800 524 8248 ‘Like’ our Facebook page.

Trading up – Māori trade training in Ōtautahi Industry leaders have suggested an extra 24,000 construction workers will be needed to rebuild Canterbury. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu alongside CPIT and Hawkins Construction are working hard to make sure local Māori can get involved.

largest privately owned construction, property and infrastructure groups. The Christchurch based team has provided build and major repair management services following the earthquakes as well as being primary contractor for a number of high profile construction projects in the South Island.

In June last year CPIT, the BETA workgroup and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu won a bid to re-establish a Māori trade training scheme in Canterbury. They launched the pre-trade training course He Toki ki te Rika.

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He Toki delivers 12 to 14 week foundation programmes in carpentry, painting and decorating, plasterboard, plumbing and drainlaying. The course also provides for the assessment of semi-skilled workers’ employment experience through CPIT’s Centre for the Assessment of Prior Learning. He Toki is delivered at CPIT’s Trades and Innovation campus in a cultural context involving tikanga and use of te reo. Since its launch 490 people have registered their interest and 175 students have enrolled and are doing or have competed the course. So far the He Toki course has delivered some success, but it is expected once the labour demand increases more students will move more freely into employment.

Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon and Hawkins cheif executive Chris Hunter.

To support this transition into the workforce Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu signed an agreement with Hawkins Construction. The company has agreed to help foster employment opportunities for local Māori in the Canterbury region. Hawkins is one of New Zealand’s

Hawkins South Island Regional Manager Quinn Henderson said his team wanted to support enthusiastic

also a CV and cover letter ready. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, CPIT and Hawkins are committed to making sure He Toki graduates have the skills to transition into the workforce and become the next generation of Māori trades leaders.

and capable local Māori enter the workforce and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was the obvious partner. 'As well as identifying work opportunities, Hawkins will provide practical learning in the workplace for these trainees to support their work readiness. The benefit of this approach is that together we can widen the potential labour pool for the local construction industry, which can only be good for the regional rebuild.'

In mid-May CPIT have an intake for He Toki students in plasterboard, carpentry and masonry. For more information call CPIT’s Centre of Māori and Pasifika Achievement on 0800 24 24 76 call now as places are limited.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has been working alongside Hawkins to identified what skills are important for transitioning Māori trades graduates into the workforce. Through these discussions they have created a work readiness passport, which is a set of criteria that students have agreed to meet before they enter the workforce.

Want to support the next generation of Māori trades trainees? We are currently seeking employers who can help provide work experience opportunities for our Māori trainees. If you are in the trades and could provide some hands on work experience then please contact our He Toki Pastoral Care Coordinator Cindy Ria on 021 2458 359 or cindy.ria@cpit.ac.nz

The passports include skills such as working towards getting a drivers licence, having site safe tickets and

Ngāi Tahu pilot dairy farms update

Ngāi Tahu Property is on track to have three pilot dairy farms up and running within Eyrewell forest by July this year.

‘There is no doubt in my mind, that now is the time to show that dairying does not have to be conducted at the expense of our region’s ‘natural’ capital. We are blessed with world-class water and wildlife. This is at the heart of being Ngāi Tahu, and I don’t think we are too different in this feeling from many other South Islanders.’

Ngāi Tahu Property chief executive, Tony Sewell says the pilots target irrigated pastoral based farming systems, with a low environmental footprint.

Ngāi Tahu Property is also working with local land use and water quality industry initiatives in the Hurunui, Waiau area, as well as Ngāi Tahu and community representatives on the Canterbury Water Management Strategy zone committees.

‘Our aim is to achieve upper quartile achievement across a broad range of performance measures. We are drawing from best-practice industry knowledge, proven leading practices as well as industry support. All the expertise is already out there to do this. We want to prove to ourselves that we can meet our own expectations in sustainable farming.’

Up at Eyrewell, we have also been supporting Oxford Rugby Football Club and West Eyreton Primary School with fundraising activities, Tony Sewell says.

Ngāi Tahu Property has 6,700 hectares at Eyrewell and 9,400 hectares at Balmoral. The three pilot farms will be developed on 1,100 irrigated hectares at Eyrewell. Their success will be critical to Ngāi Tahu, from both an environmental and commercial perspective and will help to inform future development.

Ngāi Tahu Property anticipates it will spend around $500m in the agriculture sector over the next 20 years. Progress so far • Plantation forests have been removed and pasture has been established over the past three years • A broad range of sustainable farming systems have influenced the design of a balanced, flexible model to suit the farm soil • Greater biodiversity is being encouraged such as planting selected dry land corners with native vegetation or turning them into wetlands • Construction of irrigation infrastructure housing and three 64 bale rotary sheds has commenced • In the first year, 3,250 cows will be milked at the three pilot farms, increasing to 4,125 in year four. • Livestock has been purchased and milking is scheduled to start in July.

Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon says, by asking Ngāi Tahu Property to develop the three pilot farms in the first instance, will mean our iwi is able to test our ability to meet our important cultural, economic, environmental and social requirements. ‘We want to prove to ourselves and others, that we can run a sustainable dairying operation that not only prioritises the protection of water quantity and quality, but also looks after our mahinga kai, wild food habitats and stocks, so that future generations can enjoy them as we have.

Ngāi Tahu Road Shows 2012

Dunedin

We are pleased to confirm the following dates and locations for the 2012 Ngāi Tahu Road Shows. The purpose of these road shows is to discuss, share and receive feedback on the current direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and how this fits with Ngāi Tahu 2025 and Papatipu Rūnanga aspirations.

Tuesday 15 May, 6pm – 9pm Ārai Te Uru Marae, 24 Shetland Street, Māori Hill, Dunedin.

West Coast

Thursday 17 May, 6pm – 9pm Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, 1 Old Christchurch Road, Arahura.

The Ngāi Tahu Road Show team will usually include Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon, Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, Chief Executive of the Office, Mike Sang and Chief Executive of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation, Greg Campbell.

Invercargill

Tuesday 29 May, 6pm – 9pm Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill.

The dates, times and locations are below:

For catering purposes please RSVP to our events team at events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or contact Puamiria ParataGoodall on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Auckland

Thursday 3 May, 6.30pm – 9.30pm Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, MIT, Gate 12, Otara Road, Manukau City, Auckland.

Pānui Taonga pūoro wānanga

The focus this time will be on learning to play new instruments and (time permitting) adding a new one to your kit.

Registrations for the taonga pūoro wānanga closed Wednesday 4 April. This wänanga is now full. We are holding a second wānanga to enhance the skills and knowledge taught at our first wānanga in 2010 (at Chisnallwood Intermediate School). It will run from Friday evening until midday Sunday.

For more information contact Tony Smith: Email: Phone: Mobile: Address:

When: 4-6 May Where: Wairewa Marae, Little River, Banks Peninsular Tutors: Richard Nunns and Horomona Horo (Supported by Gavin Britt, Geoff Low and Tony Smith) Cost: $30.

Rehua old boys, girls and whānau

afksmith@gmail.com 03 387 0701 021 130 5895 (evenings) 15 Medina Crescent, Parklands Christchurch, 8083.

Please contact Dora Langsbury: Mobile: 027 228 7968 Home: 03 377 4588 Email: dora.roimata.langsbury@gmail.com

Rehua is building a database of names and addresses and invites all old boys and girls and whānau to contact us with your details. Your information will remain confidential and will allow Rehua to stay in touch with you and let the community know what’s happening at the marae.

Waimumu Māori land trust hui

around issues associated with the administration of this land. This is a follow up hui to the early hui, which was initially set down for October 2010 and subsequently cancelled, because of the September earthquake.

The trustees wish to advise that they are intending to hold an informal hui on 20 May at Rehua Marae, beginning at 11am, in the dining room. This hui is to provide a progress report and to engage with owners

Te Pū Tuatahi – university preparation and bridging programme:

who simply wishes to do a 13-week programme to gain study skills. There is an intake on 27 May, places are limited so enrol now! For further information contact Hemi Inia at the University of Canterbury on (03) 364 2987 extension: 6120 or email: hemi.inia@canterbury.ac.nz

The University of Canterbury is offering free tuition to any prospective Māori student who perhaps missed out on gaining the necessary NCEA credits to enter university, has been out of school for many years, or

Manning whānau reunion

Nau mai haere mai, Manning whānau are having a whānau reunion at Arowhenua Marae from 29 September to 30 September 2012.

Address:

Once registered you will receive an agenda for the two days which includes; whakapapa, mahinga kai, historical places and Whānau Ora plans.

To register please RSVP to Michel Manning Email: michelm@xtra.co.nz Phone: 06 348 9552

Subdivision No IX Native Reserve No 903 Waihao – Determination of ownership

Rakitawini Pukurakau Pere Puru or Perepuru Tuna Te Warekarari Kinita Teone Tumaru Te Kākau Pere Maku Teike Pukurakau Waipapa

To all possible claimants of the land where the Waihao Marae sits (Subdivision No IX Native Reserve No 903 Waihao): Take notice that Mr David Thomas, a descendant of Hema Nira and Puna Te Kihi or Punaomaru Te Kihi, will ask the Court to judge that the land block, which Waihao Marae stands upon, (which is currently registered in Henare Te Maire’s name) is held by Henare Te Maire on trust on behalf of the original owners in the Waihao 903 block as determined in 1887. These are the people listed in the table below: Horomona Pohio Rawiri Te Maire Wiremu Pohio Tihema Huruhuru Henare Te Maire Te Kihi Karuai Kapiti Tieke

Michel Manning, 30 Great North Road, Whanganui, 4550.

Teone Pohio Teo Taura Pikene Tihema Tumaru Hikipene Tērā Peti Papi Hira Pohio (Horomona)

This hearing is scheduled to be heard on 11 July in Dunedin. Interested parties need to check with the Māori Land Court for further details about the hearing. When enquiring with the Māori Land Court, quote this application number; A20110009058. The Māori Land Court can be contacted on (03) 962 4900, email mlctewaipounamu@ justice.govt.nz or you can write to the Māori Land Court at PO Box 2200, Christchurch 8140.

Wi Pokuku Horomona Iwikau Hana Pohio Hema Nira Puna Te Kihi or Punaomaru te Kihi Toiti Pokuku Taina Karuai Kerei Pohio Rahaki Pohara

Haines Ellison Counsel for Mr David Thomas.

Funding for specialist earthquake advice He Oranga Pounamu has up to $1000 available to whānau who own their own homes and need help with legal fees, engineering reports, quantity surveying, geotechnical advice and other independent advice on earthquake damage. For the Specialist Earthquake Advice Grant call 0800 524 8248. All calls are treated confidentially.

Raraka taiao – Naturally Ngāi Tahu

Raraka Taiao – Naturally Ngāi Tahu was a successful start to an annual partnership between our weavers and the Canterbury Museum. An exhibition will be held a each year in April. The theme for next year’s exhibition is kākahu. For more information watch out for messages in Te Pānui Rūnaka or contact; Ranui Ngarimu Email: ranui.nga@xtra.co.nz, Mobile: 027 438 2625 Puamiria Parata-Goodall Email: puamiria@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, Mobile: 021 272 1319.

The inaugural exhibition for Ngāi Tahu weavers opened on 4 April at the Canterbury Museum with eight artists contributing 30 pieces. This year the theme was Naturally Ngāi Tahu focusing on our natural fibres, dyes and techniques. The exhibition was open for 12 days and had a steady flow of visitors, including those from overseas keen to learn about the fibres in the pieces exhibited. A public workshop was well attended.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Kahu Te Whaiti 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Phone: 03 328 9415 Email: rapaki@xtra.co.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Phone: 03 319 6523 Email: sara.watson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Phone: 03 365 3281 Email: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Wairewa Rūnanga Phone: 03 377 1513 Email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Phone: 03 371 2660 Email: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Phone: 03 366 4379 Email: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Phone/fax : 03 755 6451 Email: panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Phone: 03 313 5543 Email: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Phone: 03 755 7885 Email: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Phone: 03 615 9646 Email: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz Te Rūnanga o Waihao Phone: 03 689 4726 Email: waihao@xtra.co.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Phone: 03 465 7300 Email: puketeraki@xtra.co.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Phone/fax: 03 234 8192 Email: orakaaparima@xtra.co.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Phone: 03 208 7954 Email: hokonui@xtra.co.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Phone: 03 212 8652 Email: awarua@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Phone: 03 439 4816 Email: moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Phone: 03 478 0352 Email: eleanor.russell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Phone: 03 216 9074 Email: info@waihopai.org.nz

Taurahere Rōpū Ngāi Tahu ki te Tai Tokerau Janet Hetaraka Phone: 09 438 6203 Email: janet.hetaraka@dhb.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Lyall Stichbury Phone: (06) 8438791 or 027 475 2503 Email: ngaitahukikahungunu@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Angela Wallace Phone: 04 2322423 or 0272453619 Email: walla@tpk.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Sue Nicoll Phone: (09) 5702405 Email: lady.susie@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Corinne Te Au Watson Phone: 06 3484809 Email: lakiula@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Kiri Jarden Phone: 07 350 0209 ext 8154 Email: Kiri.Jarden@rdc.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kāpiti Amiria Whiterod Phone: 06 364 5992 Email: amiriaw@raukawa.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens Phone:07 8245992 Email:jane@communitywaikato.org.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Phone: 06 378 8737 Email: maungateitei_hikurangi_aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Kim Rahiri Phone: 07 578 5997 Email: kimmie@kinect.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Phone: 0211353493 Email: taranaki.ngāitahu07@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Phone: 03 5785083 Email: peajay@xtra.co.nz

Whakaahua Tﾄｫpuna/Whﾄ］au

This photo of an unknown whﾄ］au is believed to be taken in Wairewa. If you are able to provide names or information please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngﾄ（ Tahu whakapapa unit on 0800 524 8248.