TPR January/February by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Kahuru | February 2012

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Lisa Bouman nō Kāti Huirapa.

Tēnei marama •

Kā pūtea and other education scholarships available for whānau pg 5, 12 and 30

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Ngāi Tahu commemorate Waitangi Day all around the motu pg 20-21, 24-25 and 26

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Rāpaki get ready to host Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū sports and whakawhanaukataka day pg 9

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New grants available for earthquake affected whānau in Christchurch pg 27

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Win a whānau holiday with Whai Rawa pg 28

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, e te iwi whānui naia te maioha, naia hoki te mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou. Ko te tūmanako ia e ora ana koutou i ngā hararei, i te nohotahi ki te whānau, ā, kua reri mō ngā āhuatanga katoa kei mua i te aroaro mō tēnei tau. Kei te mihi, kei te mihi, kei te mihi. Happy New Year to everyone, I hope you all had a relaxing and joyful holiday with whānau and friends and you are reenergised for the year ahead. Māori interests in freshwater have hit the media spotlight in the last few weeks, and provoked another debate about ownership, unfortunately with little reference to the precarious state of the environment and with even less reference to our values and the lengthy discussion that has already occurred between water stakeholders. Iwi have been talking to the Crown about water in a formal sense over the past few years. Rightly, our main concerns have been with water quantity and quality. In fact, the dialogue has been reasonably progressive with the Crown recognising that Māori have significant interests, knowledge and values about water, which can contribute to the effective management of this resource. I’m speaking here of our role and responsibility as kaitiaki. As an iwi, we are also working through the rights and interest issues

with a key concept being around the governance and management of water allocation. These discussions have been occurring at the Land and Water Forum where Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has a seat alongside other iwi, industry groups, environmental non-government organisations and regional government. At the moment New Zealand has a freshwater system grounded in use being allocated on a first in first served basis via resource consents – with historically limited and prescribed rules about exercising that consent and managing cumulative effects. Consents can be held for 35 years – which puts the effects across generations. On one hand water is taken out of a river catchment or groundwater zone reducing the quantity, and on the other it is returned to the system in a less than pristine state after use, reducing quality. The current system has led to over-allocation and poor quality and therefore something must change. So what changes do we want to make to the existing system and will they be better? The answers lie not with me but with all of us. At some point, and the point is getting closer, Ngāi Tahu whānau will have to make a call on what is our bottom line in terms of our interests and rights with water. One thing that I feel sure of, and that is aptly demonstrated by our vigorous defence of the mahinga kai qualities of waterways such as Waituna Lagoon and Te Waihora, is that water quantity and quality are the key issues. No matter what the outcome of the current debate, we need to secure the healthy future of our water taonga.

Consequently, we will be involved in this debate and we will continue our internal discussion through the mechanisms that have been set in place, including our tribal freshwater strategy working group. Sustainable resource use is integral to our culture. Using our lands and waterways to sustain the wellbeing of our whānau is something we have done for a long time and intend to continue to do so for a lot longer. I will continue to update you on this issue through this column and other communications. Meantime, I wish to acknowledge those still affected by disruption one year after the February 22 earthquake. Many of our whānau are still struggling to deal with various aspects of the recovery process and I am pleased with the way we are helping so many of them through, with quite a number of families supported through the He Oranga Pounamu Kaitoko support programme. Behind the scenes we have formed a good and close working relationship with CERA and the many organisations participating in the earthquake recovery. We appreciate that there will be big issues to work through; we won’t always be in agreement, but the channels of communication are working well. We value these relationships and the mutual respect being demonstrated. Again, my continued thanks to all those working on this important mahi.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā whānau

February Poihipi Clayton, Tamati Stirling, John Te Wani, Richard Mason, Major Timms, Leila Stirling, Henare Manawatu, Debbie Walford, Tayla Tuki, Maurice Manawatu Jr, Ivan Manawatu.

January Eryne Flight, Metua Tangiiataua, Kuru Manawatu, Mawhi McLaran, Sharon Rayner, Aaron Endacott, Alexis Gray, Miharo Wati, Thomas Kahu, Shane O’Connell, Erana Watson. 2

Congratulations

To Terina and Daniel Stenson on their marriage on 28 January in Kaikōura. Also to Tahu and Eryne Flight on their marriage on 21 January in Murchison, it was a fantastic time enjoyed by all.

Hutton’s shearwaters – haere rā e ngā tītī

Each year members of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura are part of the farewell ceremony for the unique hutton’s shearwaters. This takes place this year on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April. Saturday 31 March 5.00pm Mayfair Theatre for refreshments mix and mingle 5.30pm Opening and welcome Guest speakers and Charity Auction LocalPremiere of our very own Hutton’s Shearwater documentary – admission $20. Sunday 1 April 6.45am Gather at South Bay Reserve 7.00am Walk to Peninsula Colony for farewell ceremony. Return to South Bay Coastguard building for a barbecue breakfast of bacon butties, tea and coffee, short presentation and scientific updates, mid-morning finish. Tahu and Eryne Flight with their wedding party.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Nei rā te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa! Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate hūhua o te wā. Ki a koutou kua hika mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te Ao, kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

Rātou ki ā ratou, tātou ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa! It’s hard to believe that we are already into the second month of 2012! We continue to enjoy excellent weather here on Te Tai o Poutini and seem to have hit the year running!

Christmas pool party

Makaawhio whānau celebrated an early Christmas in Hokitika at the local pool on 11 December. Around 40 people gathered to enjoy the pool and pool equipment, the barbecue kai, and of course the chance to open up early Christmas presents. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Thanks to Mere Wallace who coordinated the event and the team of volunteers who helped out on the day! Ka mau te wehi!!!

Hīkoi whakapapa

We were really grateful to our Taumutu whānau who stayed to welcome us, despite our extremely late arrival! Ngāti Moki, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, tēnā koutou, kā tohuka o te manaaki!

After postponing our hīkoi several times, we finally set out from Hokitika on Friday 20 January at 8am on a 50-seater bus. A group of 30 intrepid explorers started what was to be an incredible journey, aiming to take participants on a journey back to our Waitaha links and to draw attention to some of the everyday things we see that are of historical significance. We visited wāhi tapu on Te Tai o Poutini and were reacquainted with kā tapuae o kā tīpuna (the footsteps of our ancestors) and the journey that brought us here. We travelled from Te Tai o Poutini to Kaiapoi pā, where Riki Pitama and his whānau spent time with us. Tēnā koutou, nā koutou i ārahi, i manaaki hoki i a mātou e takahi ana i te pā tawhito. He hereka ki te whenua, he hereka whakapapa hoki. E kore kā mihi e mutu!

Up with the birds and after a visit to pay our respects at the urupā, we headed across to Wairewa, where we spent the night. A trip over to Ōnuku created a bit of stir at the marae, when a busload of Māori descended on the kaik. Whānau at the marae welcomed us on with a pōwhiri and cuppa. He mihi aroha ki a rātou, i mutu tā rātou hui ki te pōwhiri i a mātou. Tēnā rawa atu koutou! Our visit to Ōnawe was a challenge for the bus and for our whānau! However, it was worth the hīkoi and proved the perfect place to learn about the pā and its kōrero.

Revell Street, Hokitika monument. Paul Madgwick provides the actual history of the site.

Chilling out at Ōnuku.

Before leaving Wairewa the next morning we visited Tangata Hara and the urupā to pay our respects to our whānau buried there and notably it was the first time we encountered rain! An appropriate sign as we turned our waka back towards Te Tai o Poutini. It was a wonderful weekend! Our thanks to Paul Madgwick and our wonderful bus driver Steven McLaren. Thanks also to everyone who participated. We will be planning to repeat this journey, as there are still many more stories to learn, but potentially not until 2014! Nā Susan Wallace.

Whānau gather at Kaiapoi pā.

Vacancies

Current vacancies:

We have a number of vacancies for external representative positions and several more due over the coming months.

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We will be advertising vacancies in Te Pānui Rūnaka, in our newsletter and via our whānau email group. Our process for vacancies is via application process reviewed by an appointed three-person panel made up of rūnanganui (executive) members.

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Application process:

Maramataka calendar (events)

Makaawhio whānau sports day

West Coast Primary Health Organisation Ngāi Tahu Freshwater Strategy Group Ōkāritō Trust: Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc representative Restorative Justice Panel representative.

Please contact the office for more information about the position you are interested in and forward your CV with a covering letter, noting experience relevant to the position. Application deadline Tuesday 7 March 2012.

Hui rūnanganui executive meeting

Mark your calendars now! Saturday 3 March 2012 at Woodstock Domain. Whānau are invited to join us at Woodstock for a day of fun, friendly competition and good company!

Our new schedule of meetings for 2012 will be confirmed at our meeting this month. They will be posted on our website and included in the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Secondary School Grant 2012 – Mātauraka Māhaki ki Makaawhio

ANZAC celebration

We will be marking ANZAC Day at our marae on 25 April. Please note your diary and come join us to remember, acknowledge and celebrate our servicemen and women.

Applications are now open. Forms are available via the website or the office. Closing date 12 March 2012.

Hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai

Our Hīkoi Whakatipu will be happening in April. See Ka Tangi te Kōkō for more information about the hīkoi.

Waiata

Waiata sessions will be held every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm until 8pm. Nau mai, haere mai!

Communication

Our second raumati (summer) edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō is currently being compiled. Please keep an eye out for it in the post. If you are a member and do not receive it by the end of February – let us know. Phone 0800 955 007 so that we can check your address is correct. The newsletter is also available electronically. Let us know if you would prefer to receive your pānui electronically. Before closing, we have a couple of ways for you to keep in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s happening.

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, contact the office.

Try our website www.makaawhio.maori.nz or friend our Facebook page.

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

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Making us proud

Naia te mihi o Ngāti Moki. Welcome to the beginning of a new year. May it bring us joy, laughter and peace. Hopefully the worst has been left behind in 2011.

Tracy Rohan, who is the daughter of Denise and John Sheat, has recently been awarded her PhD from Otago University, the subjects being in the fields of music, education and cultural diversity.

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Finally after shifting to Wellington, she finished her PhD, which was awarded at a recent graduation ceremony. Her recent work in the Ministry of Education office at Lower Hutt has been an opportunity to continue to support staff waiata development with George Konia. Last year she married Bruce Cull, who has been her partner for 22-years and is the father of their daughter Chloe Cull who is at Victoria University finishing a degree in art history. Chloe has a distinct interest in Māori and Pacifica arts, and has had success studying te reo and other languages. Cath Brown gave Chloe a very special little kete when she was a small girl and Chloe has been inspired by Cath as an artist during her studies. From left: Bruce Cull, Tracy Rohan, Chloe Cull and Taua Denise Sheat.

Tracy has recently gone to New York to work as an education consultant and her husband will join her later in the year.

Tracy is proud of her Ngāi Tahu heritage and the late Cath Brown gave her one of her cloak series of pottery, which is a valued work of art and which was an encouragement for Tracy in her work in education.

She was eligible for a Māori Academic Excellence Award 2011, but she is unable to come back from America to be a recipient at Waikato University at the end of March. She was very pleased to be told that she was eligible because she has always been a proud Ngāi Tahu trying to make a difference in the field of education.

Tracy did her first degree at Canterbury. She trained as a primary teacher at Christchurch and Dunedin Teachers’ Colleges, and after a time teaching at Mornington, took up a position on the staff of the teachers’ college. She continued her studies whilst working and was the Māori liaison for students. With the support of the much loved kaumātua, Huata Holmes, she arranged welcomes and farewells and contributed to graduation ceremonies especially providing and teaching appropriate waiata.

Tracy is a descendant of Motoitoi and Richard Driver, which enables her to whakapapa to a rich tapestry of talented forebears. She has never asked for any financial help with her education from the iwi, as she felt that others needed it more urgently, but she has always known that at Taumutu she has had the cultural support of the whānau.

Her PhD research took her far and wide, including trips to America, Australia, Amsterdam, Auckland, and those are just the places starting with A!

We are pleased to have another person gaining distinction in education from our marae.

Nutira whānau celebrations

Arahia Nutira (daughter of Colin and Sally [née Nutira] Hoani and youngest moko of the late Ben and Marge Nutira) and Joseph Maea (Cook Island Māori) were married, Saturday 21 January, with whānau (some travelling a considerable distance) and friends watching on. It was true that there wasn’t a dry eye in the church as Arahia with her father and entourage walked into the church. The reception that followed was full of the polynesian flavas of the Cook Islands, concluding with a roof lifting, spine-chilling haka lead by Arahia’s brother Rulon and ably supported by whānau and friends. Everyone wishes them well as they embark on this new journey.

Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell meets the Norwegian Prime Minister

December last year marked the centenary of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott’s expeditions to the South Pole. To commemorate this the Norwegian Prime Minister – his Excellency Jens Stoltenberg, along with a Norwegian official delegation set out to attend the celebrations via the same route as Roald Amundsen.

Arahia and Joseph.

This included a stopover in Christchurch, which would be the Prime Minister’s first trip to New Zealand. Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell (8 years), had just completed a class project about Antarctica, which had a particular focus on Roald Amundsen. The students were asked to make a presentation to the class, showing Roald’s journey to Antarctica. Rerekiao’s presentation was in the form of a board game that was based on snakes and ladders, called ‘A Journey to the South Pole’. The counters were flags representing the two parties and included detours and advances such as; Roald Amundsen shows you a short cut, go forward four spaces or ice break! – miss two turns.

Rerekiao presented his Excellency Jens Stoltenberg with a beautiful Aho scarf on behalf of Ngāi Tahu, and she in turn was presented with a badge (worn only by the contingent) commemorating the trip. She was then joined outside by the Prime Minister for photos and afterwards joined her Ngāti Moki kapa haka group in the wharekai for more waiata.

Rerekiao was invited by the official organisers (after a passing conversation that was had with her aunty Puamiria), to attend the pōwhiri for the Prime Minister and his contingent at Rehua Marae. She was also asked to give a presentation to the Prime Minister, explaining her project.

Rerekiao with his excellency Jens Stoltenberg.

When asked how she felt about the day, she said: “I was a very lucky girl to have had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of Norway. This was my most favorite school project to date and because of this, I hope to some day visit the South Pole”.

On the day, Rerekiao was supported by her Ngāti Moki whānau who sang waiata for the occasion.

Thanks to her aunty Puamiria for making it happen. Ko te Ruahikihiki e ngunguru nei I au au tū pae a ha ha!

Blessing of whenua

The site for the new Selwyn Aquatic Centre on Goulds Road in Rolleston was at the end of January blessed by kaumātua from Te Taumutu Marae. Thank you to The Press and Selwyn District Council for the image.

From left: Mayor Kelvin Coe turns the first sod, watched by Te Taumutu spokesperson Te Mairiki Williams and kaumātua Patrick Nutira, Ake Johnson and Margaret Jones.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke He pēpi

Tēnā koutou e te whānau, whānui, ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou. He mihi aroha ki te whānau Rickus me te whānau Anderson i tēnei wā pouri.

Poroporoaki a Jacko Reihana

Kā Tamatoa o tū mata-u-e-ka, Maraka mai ki ruka, E mau ki tō patu pounamu, Kōrero i ō tohu, te kura takai puni, Hei konei rā, e mau ki te pakaka, Ki te pō riri atu ai, I te papakaro, i te nehera, Te-toka-tū-Moana o Huirapa, ki uta! Te-toka-tū-Moana o Huirapa, ki tai! Te-toka-tū-Moana i te tukutahi whakarere We observed you at that Urupā-Humārie, Where our honoured Toa-Rakatira lay in line, Your sobs sent tears into that Italian soil, Your face often turned to the setting sun, We felt your heart-felt grief singing the lament, We assembled beside you to share your pain, Aah…to remember their ultimate sacrifice, Their fame, their prestige, their ancestral fire, Who lie in far distant lands, Let’s awaken fond Memories to fight their battles anew.

Congratulations to Huia Tūrei, whose moko Trayvahn Wiremu Henare Kingi was born to proud parents Ramari and Riki 1 February and weighed in at 7lb 13oz.

Congratulations

To Ripeka Paraone and her committee for the brilliant job they did for the Rāpaki open day. Invitations were sent out to all the community associations around the Harbour Basin and flyers were put into the local businesses. Te Ahikaaroa were involved with the catering, Nepya and Savannah were in charge of the younger childrens’ activities, and the older youth activities were coordinated by Kerepeti and Reihana.

Toa-Rakatira, Upoko Rūnaka, Pōua and Pāpā, I first met you as brief, blunt and uncompromising You tested over the years, staunch and stable, You held too Tikaka-Tūturu stubbornly fixed, He Turaka-tika koe, role model intact, Alongside Tahu Pōtiki, Wiremu Ratana in pact, Whilst others wilted, chopped and changed, You publicly reminded them of their shame E Huirapa….Huwhare whakamate E Huirapa….Hau Āwhiowhio-i-nuku E Huirapa….Hau Āwhiowhio-i-raki E Te Ponoka o Te Atua Veteran, Korea War 1951 – 1955 Hākoro o Kurakura Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe Me Waitaha hoki e moe Pōua!

Before the pōwhiri, Ripeka sat all the people down and explained the process, also providing a little booklet for them to keep and finishing up by teaching them a short waiata. After the pōwhiri they were taken into the dining room where they partook of a marvelous spread, then Rewi gave a kōrero about Wheke and Reihana Parata spoke about the weaving process. An email from one attendee shows how much this was appreciated: ‘We all enjoyed the visit very much. Alan (from the UK) had been to organised ‘Māori evenings’ on previous visits in various New Zealand towns, and he said that the Rāpaki event was much more real. I would echo that remark, and add that the more intimate nature of your celebration was nice. Thanks very much for the invitation, and for making us feel so welcome. I hope you will consider doing something similar again next year.’

Rā whānau

Tahu Rakena, Lynne Veal, Ngahuia Anderson, Areta Blair, Marilyn Shirt, Riki Pitama, Ron Dell, David Banks, Puawai Swindells, Dorothy Couch, Luana Houghton, Rewi Couch, John Couch and Ngaria Stephenson. Shanae Faatili recently celebrated her 21st birthday with a quiet family gathering and she and son Harlow-Cody are now visiting her mother Huiarei in Australia.

Poroporoaki Cholmondeley Home

the kids still went swimming and had fun. Hopefully these kind of events will become more frequent.

A number of Rāpaki whānau were present at a poroporoaki for Cholmondley Home in Governors Bay, prior to its deconstruction in preparation for a rebuild as a result of earthquake damage. A gift to the children of Canterbury by Cholmondley, the Home has served the community since 1925. Our Rapaki whānau over the years have been employed at the Home as resident caregivers, and for Jason Dell working in the kitchen as a cook was an important step in his career.

Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū sports and whakawhanaukataka day Host: When: Pōwhiri:

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Saturday 3 March 9.30am at Rāpaki Marae.

Depart marae for Lyttelton Rugby Fields. Corner Godley Quay and Charlotte Jane Quay (next to the fuel tanks) Lyttelton.

Lyttelton identities

Rāpaki was the venue for a get together of well-known Lyttelton families, Bachop, Horan and Smith, who over the years have spent a lot of time in Rāpaki and with each generation friendships between the school-aged children have lasted through to old age.

Games to begin after the pōwhiri Nau mai, tauti mai ki tēnei rā whakawhanaukataka

Rūnanga meeting

Armed with a couple of tents, a barbecue, boat, and music, they spent the weekend here having a ball. When the rain arrived on Sunday it didn’t slow things down,

Sunday 11 March, starting at 9am.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Kā mate

Kapa haka kaumātua

The family of the late Danny Anglem would like to thank whānau, work mates, all who travelled from far and near for koha, kai, and love shown to them during his tangi.

Kapa haka kaumātua o Ngāi Tahu has begun at a new location, Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust – 153 Gilberthorpes Road, Hornby. Kapa haka kaumātua will be running at the new address every last Friday of the month until June from 1pm to 3pm. In June the kapa haka kaumātua group will go to Te Papa in Wellington for the kapa haka kaumātua festival.

No reira, kia ora koutou katoa.

Stay On Course – Kia Kaha Stay Strong

We have had to move to Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust while the new whare is being built at Tuahiwi. The practices follow the healthy day at the pā. Anyone interested in coming to Te Papa will need to register with Tūāhuriri Rūnanga office and be at the practices every month to be familiar with the repertoire. The uniform is black skirt or pants, white top or shirt and scarlet red chiffon scarf or bow tie.

Below is a poem, written by Wayne McKay for all Ngāi Tahu whānau living through the devastation of the earthquakes and to commemorate the year that has passed. Got to keep on the move, take the rough with the smooth. Take time out, hesitate if you are in doubt. Kia kaha stay strong, know where you belong. Handle with care, share.

Noho ora mai Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP.

Got to use common sense, have patience, Show concern, learn. Keep one eye on the ball, first know how to crawl, Play with the pup, shape up.

Descendents of Natanahira Waruwarutu

On Sunday 8 April you are invited to participate in a celebration of the book I Whānau au ki Kaiapoi, written-translated by Dr Te Maire Tau, of the diary of our Tupuna – Natanahira Waruwarutu scribed by Thomas Green.

Got to stay on course, pass the sauce. Give way to the right, look toward the light. Look keen, say what you mean. Swallow your pride, stand side by side.

The celebration begins at 2pm at 153 Gilberthorpes Road Hornby and ends with dinner. Uri and their whānau are included. For catering purposes, please register with Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, phone 03 313 5543 by Thursday 29 March.

Got to stop the bus, forgive those who trespass against us. Nā Wayne McKay.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa One year on since the devastating February earthquakes, (and many subsequent ones) and after several moves of office, we are now accommodated on the second floor at Rehua. It has been a year of trauma and devastation. While not wishing to dwell on it, it needs to be said, many of our whānau have been displaced and have had to move house and suburb not once, but several times. Some are still looking for new accommodation while others wait until a decision is made as to whether their house can remain and be repaired or has to be demolished.

may not be able to do much, but together it all makes a difference. Many readers may be fed up with hearing about the earthquakes, but we in Christchurch are still living it on a daily basis. Nothing is easy anymore. Everything takes twice as long as it used to, so if you are one of those I mentioned, I make no apology, but please be thankful it isn’t you. If you get the chance, you need to see the movie When a City Falls. So life goes on.

This is devastating no matter if the house is owned by the occupier or rented – it still means dislocating, having to move schools for the tamariki and finding new routes to work on munted roads, providing one is lucky enough to still have a job.

Thank you

I would like to acknowledge the support provided by different organisations round the country, mainly volunteers. It is at times like these that whānau means so much – keeping in touch is so important. We each

The rūnanga would like to acknowledge the generosity of Tania and Rob Bowkett who lived in Kingsford Street prior to February 2011. They have donated a lovely big trampoline to the marae. They are a whānau with five tamariki and had to leave their nice big home and have moved twice since February, and have to move again as the home they are living in at Kaiapoi has also been redstickered.

Tuna heke

Kawa of the drains

At the meeting on 14 December at Wairewa Marae, it was decided that the attached tikanga will be adhered to this year down at the tuna drains. The tuna season started on 1 February, permits are required if you are fishing for more than six tuna. Permits can be arranged via the Wairewa Rūnanga Office, 03 377 1513 or liz.maaka@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and can be picked up at Rehua Marae (top floor) between 9 – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.

Wairewa rūnanga is the recognised kaitiaki of Te Roto o Wairewa and the tangata tiaki are their gazetted representatives. We are trying to restore the customary fishery and our traditions around the lake, and have put the following rules in place to protect the fishery: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Permit must be held while fishing Help to clean drains No walking in the drains No crossing over drains No food or alcohol on the drains Only take as many as you can clean and process The season is from February to April only Catch tally must be returned to tangata tiaki who signed it before next permit will be issued 9. Have consideration for others while using lights 10. Keep noise to a minimum at all times 11. Season finished when the big eels arrive.

Permits will last a week, with a maximum of 200 tuna allowed per permit per week. Permits can be issued in advance, so plan ahead and get a permit for the week you want to go fishing. Only one permit will be issued at a time, and if no returns given, no new permit will be issued. Nāhaku noa Nā Wairewa tangata tiaki Rei Simon, John Boyles, Theo Bunker, Robin Wybrow, Iaean Cranwell and Wayne Robinson.

Whānau in the North – award winning chef Bevan Kaan

Bevan is the middle son of Yvonne and the late Don Kaan, Yvonne being third daughter of the late George and Edna Simon.

Macrobiotics is a dietary regimen, which involves eating grains as a staple food, supplemented with other foodstuffs such as local vegetables, while avoiding the use of highly processed foods and most animal products.

Bevan was brought up in Dunedin and studied macrobiotics in Switzerland, then came back home to promote macrobiotics in Dunedin, where he had a restaurant and taught classes in macrobiotics.

He moved to Auckland several years ago and had a restaurant, where he was teaching. He is one of Auckland’s most respected macrobiotic chefs. Bevan then moved to Waiheke Island, where he has built a

wood fired pizza oven and sells his delicious food on Little Oneroa Beach. While it is not strictly macrobiotic, his business is based on the same principles – ‘using whole foods, local organic produce that is nutritionally dense and making it with thought and love’. His business is Dragonfired Artisan Woodfired Food and the oven has a taniwha carved into it. Last year he won the 2011 takeout awards for Auckland, which is no mean feat with so much competition. Congratulations Bevan.

Rūnang meetings

The Rūnanga meetings for 2012 will all be held at the marae at 10am on the following dates: Sunday 1 April, 10 June, 5 August, 7 October and 2 December.

Bevan with his trailer in the background.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Congratulations Tahu Loper (youngest child of Marina and Ivan ‘Shorty’ Loper) and his wife Sharon Loper graduated from Canterbury University with post graduate diplomas in Education with endorsement in Hōaka Pounamu Te Reo Bilingual and Immersion Teaching.

Tahu Loper at the Canterbury University graduation ceremony.

Tahu and Sharon Loper with their graduating class.

The qualification required a full immersion year in te reo Māori and tikanga. Both Tahu (early childhood teacher) and Sharon (primary school teacher) are keen to share their new found skills and knowledge with the tamariki and whānau in their schools next year.

Congratulations to Tirikatene Taiuru for again being selected in another Canterbury touch team. This time for the Canterbury U/15 mixed side. The Canterbury team will play at the nationals in Nelson 16-18 March.

Daughter Beth Loper modelling what the next generation of Loper scholars will look like.

Oral archives

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? If so please contact the office for further information.

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Rūnanga office contact

Contact: Steve Boyd Phone: 03 689 4726 Address: 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate Web: http://www.waihao.maori.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 Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Congratulations

Donna Morris-Kennedy recently graduated from Christchurch University with a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary).

Donna with her grandmother Ngaire Coy.

Donna is the daughter of Sharon and Pat Kennedy, and granddaughter of Ngaire Coy. Donna is now enjoying teaching at Hutt Intermediate in Lower Hutt. Donna would like to say a huge thank you to Moeraki Rūnanga for the emotional and financial support that has been shown to her.

Donna with her parents Sharon and Pat Kennedy, and her grandmother Ngaire Coy.

To obtain an application form please contact Jenny Brookes, Administrator, Te Runanga o Moeraki Office, Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston; phone 03 439 4816; email moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz Applications will close on Friday 30 March 2012.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki educational grants These grants support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki in furthering their studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria: 1. Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. 2. Enrolled and attending a New Zealand university, College of Education, Whare Wananga, or NZQA accredited course leading to a nationally recognised qualification. 12

Moeraki 175th anniversary

Symbolic to the occasion, David and Elaine’ s mokopuna Mia Higgins was present from Australia. She is also the great niece of Alex Familton. Thanks to Otago Community Trust, Waitaki District Council, Araiteuru Hauora, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Farrys Dunedin, Southland Red Cross, Moeraki and Hampden Taverns, Gillies Oamaru, Fine Fare Super Market, Lockies Take Aways, Hampden Mechanical, Sir Cliff Skegg, Doc McKirdy, Hampden Hall Committee, Fleurs Restaurant, the Gregory, Te Maiharoa, Te Aika, Whitau, Tipa whānau, Rodger, all businesses, friends and the organising committee who contributed. Mō tātou te rangimārie e.

On 26 December, we celebrated the arrival of Māori and European. John Hughes set up one of the earliest whaling stations in New Zealand at Onekakara on Boxing Day 1836, where Fleurs restaurant is located. With him were Richard Burns, John Knox, Peter Chevatt, John Thompson and William Haberfield. With intermarriage came farming, fishing and tourism. We celebrated a successful whānau day in the blazing sun after the upoko rūnanga David Higgins and Mayor Alex Familton unveiled a plaque dedicated by the Whitau whānau for the occasion.

Tamariki enjoying the anniversary.

Upoko, David Higgins with the official party.

Whitau whānau reunion

To all descendants of Mussy Tuapaoa Whitau and Mere Peti Gregory, a whānau open day is to be organised for our parents, cousins and kin. Date: Venue: Contact: Phone: Email:

Christmas 2012 Moeraki Marae Koa Whitau-Kean 03 4394 746 (evenings only) koawkean@hotmail.com

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Heke ana te hupe Ko te hae o te manawa I te aroha ki te kura kua riro Kua riro rā koe ki te pō roa e Nei a Aoraki maunga e auē atu ana E tangi mōteatea atu ana He ngau e kore e mutu e… E te taua, e moe, e moe, e oki e. Sadly, Suzanne Spencer passed away peacefully in Dunedin on 25 January 2012. She was the loved wife of Frank Steans, treasured mum of Jacqui and Victor, Esther and Toshi, David and Jan and Paula and Joel. And adored taua of Havana, Carlos and Daniel. Daughter of Jean Gilroy and loved sister of Carmen and Jane. Our thoughts and aroha are with the whānau at this time.

Ka karanga te pō Ka tangi te ao Kua hinga he tōtara nui I te wao nui a Tāne. Ngā roimata me ngā hupe Hei korowai mō te tinana O tēnei rangatira kua wehe atu. Nō reira haere, haere, haere atu rā. It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of upoko and kaumātua, John (Jacko) Tupai Reihana. Our thoughts and aroha are with the whānau at this time. Hikohiko te uira Ka ua te ua He roimata tangata e

Congratulations

To all the Māori graduates from Otago Polytechnic 2011, especially our own wahine Eleanor Russell, daughter of the late Leslie and Violet Russell. Eleanor graduated from level four business administration and level three business administration computing. Eleanor is seen here wearing her great taua Maggie’s korowai. Her whānau are so proud of her. Well done.

From left: Eleanor’s oldest son Martin and his partner Whitney. Front from left: Youngest son Leslie, Eleanor and her cousin Professor Khyla Russell.

Hakuiao

re-polyurethaned, the hedge around the urupā have been cut, toilets and washrooms at the office are in the midst of being painted and finished. Also we have a new entrance way into the marae office and a new paint job.

Just watching the work happening here at the moment is great. The surface water has been mitigated with drains, Tamatea’s floor has been sanded back and

Joint Christmas party

throughly enjoying themselves. Jessica Sutherland and her whānau were teaching them Russian dancing, tiger walking, elephant dance, waiata and generally having a wild time. Many thanks Jessica.

Our shared Christmas party with Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki went well. The weather was great and we had so many tamariki there that the marae walls were busting at the seams. Alas Ōtākou lost the challenge once again to Puketeraki, but a great day was had by all.

Rūnanga general meetings

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

Activity day held on 19 and 26 January

We had a great couple of days for this, with the support of 30 local children running around the marae

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Poroporoaki ki Suzanne Spencer

It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of our rūnanga member, friend and relation, Suzanne Spencer. Her contributions to our executive, our hapū and our wider community will be sorely missed. Go well, Suzanne.

Ko tēnei he mihi ki tō mātou whanaunga, hoa, tuahine kua karangahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo, haere atu rā, Suzanne, ki te whare Poutereraki, haere atu rā, moe mai rā, okioki mai rā.

Congratulations

The week before Christmas was an exciting one for the Beck whānau of Gorge Road. Dad – Tracy, was awarded Fonterra’s Top Driver of the Year for the Edendale Depot.

His 10-year-old son, Kyle, recorded a road safety advertisement for Fonterra, which was played on all radio stations in Southland.

Tracy Beck with Fonterra’s Top Driver of the Year trophy and certificate.

Kyle Beck recording a Road Safety advertisement for Fonterra.

New professorships

Dr Khyla Russell has been the Otago Polytechnic’s kaitohutohu for the last seven years. This is a managerial position that involves an advisory role in the institution, developing relationships with the Māori community.

Congratulations are in order for two of our members, John Broughton and Khyla Russell, both leading Dunedin academics. They have recently received promotion to full professorships. Associate professor John Broughton (oral diagnostic and surgical sciences and preventive and social medicine) at the University of Otago, has focused much of his research on Māori oral health.

We wish John and Khyla all the very best.

Christmas party

We were delighted to host the combined Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Ōtākou Rūnaka Christmas Party and defend the Moki – Te Wera Cup on 17 December. An urgent change of venue from the office grounds to the marae on the day did not spoil what was an enjoyable gathering for young and old. There were events for all ages, including the quiz (fought and won by Kāti Huirapa – commiserations to the opposition), a giant bouncy castle, tug of war, a magic show as well as the appearance of Hana Kōkō, who distributed a huge number of gifts to tamariki. The day ended happily with a ukulele jam.

Tug of war, Puketeraki Marae, Rūnaka Christmas party.

Rūnaka website

If you are a member of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Pūketeraki, make sure you are registered on our website www.puketeraki.co.nz. There you will find all the up-todate news on events, current photos, member stories, meeting notices, marae bookings and meeting minutes. We try to ensure anything current and topical is on the website.

Tamariki Holiday Programme 2012

others with knowledge of those places and tīpuna including Maurice Manawatu, Rakiihia Tau (senior), Atholl Anderson, Peter and Takutai Beech and the whānau of Waikawa Marae, Barney Thomas and Molly Luke of Ngāti Rarua based near Blenheim.

We are excited to be offering the first Tamariki Programme for 2012 from 17 to 19 April at Puketeraki Marae. Please email Aroha Ellison to register your interest on aroha@puketeraki.co.nz. Registration forms will be available soon.

Ngāi Tahu migration haerenga

Thanks also to Takarei Norton and the cultural mapping project for the maps.

A rōpū of 27 whānau members made the journey to retrace the first footsteps of our Tahu and Māmoe tīpuna.

As well as gaining a greater knowledge and understanding of our whakapapa and footprints of history, we also learnt that running late was something of a group characteristic. This was only overcome on the last morning when clean up and pack out from Takahanga Marae was completed with almost 40 minutes to spare. This could have been due to the adults giving up the idea of getting a decent night’s sleep.

Early on Sunday 15 January, though later than scheduled, there was activity outside the Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka office with vans and whānau arriving to load up for the long journey from Karitāne to Waikawa Marae – near Picton.

It was going to be covered in six days and five nights, but there was quiet confidence that we were up to the challenge!

Our rangatahi thoroughly enjoyed the hīkoi, some enjoyed the history lesson, ‘I loved going out to Cook Strait and seeing the pits at the pā sites and knowing that people used to live there.’ Some enjoyed being with whānau. ‘It was good travelling with my whānau, learning about our whakapapa and jumping off the wharf.’ And others enjoyed the kai – ‘Lots of mean food’.

Matapura Ellison led us on this exploration of our history and whakapapa and his research and kōrero were enhanced by the insight given by the ahi kā and

It was reinforced to us that we enjoy each other’s company and that we do travel well and work well together.

The plan was to retrace the first footsteps into Te Waipounamu, through Tōtaranui, into the Wairau vicinity before arriving in Kaikōura and then moving further south to Kaiapoi.

We’ll be taking the kōrero into hui and wānaka at Puketeraki as we continue to consider the next steps for the interior adornment of our marae. Kei te mihi atu ki te Ngāi Tahu Fund mō te tautoko ki te kaupapa. Nā Suzanne Ellison

Kati Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki whānau at Takahanga Marae, January 2012.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou e te katoa whānau whānui o Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, kia ora koutou.

Everyone in Waihōpai is reasonably fit and healthy, so that’s all good. Already the marae is getting into full swing so it won’t be long and we will all be moaning and groaning about this and that, arguing and laughing and all those things that happen on the marae.

Well, well, well, the silly season has just finished, and the mahi has started in earnest, the tītī, and tio seasons will soon be upon us, and before long half the year will have gone.

Please take care of each another, and remember a hug and a laugh a day keeps the stress at bay. To all the whānau wherever you happen to be, kia ora from Waihōpai Rūnaka.

I trust everyone had a good holiday break, and you are all looking at the new year with vim and vigour. Waihōpai had awesome weather over the Christmas and New Year period. Had a comment that the marae was not looking good – well we only had one person trying to do the lot – however I must say it’s looking great now (Te Upoko o Swannanoa).

Squirrel on the Hill

Sue Ellis overseas representing Māori and New Zealand at a world cancer convention in Taiwan Sue Ellis, daughter of Fay Haig, was recently over in Taipei, Taiwan at an international breast cancer conference.

Sue borrowed kākahu from Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai to wear at the international conference to represent New Zealand in national costume. ‘Reach to Recovery International’ is a breast cancer support organisation made up of mainly breast cancer survivors and their support people and the conference is held every two years in different countries. Sue was very grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the conference. ‘I was very lucky to have been able to attend this conference through a travel grant and financial support of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition’.

‘We did try to get the organisers to play Patea Māori Club, but had to walk on the cat walk to African music instead! Still, the other three other Kiwi women did karanga me on!!’ ‘The piupiu I wore is Mum’s and the poi were kindly loaned to me from Winsome - they were pink, which went down very well at a breast cancer conference!! Sue Ellis alongside other international representatives.

Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau,

We are also involved in a number of projects, including Healthy Eating, Healthy Action and the Whenua Hou pilot project.

We hope that you are enjoying our beautiful summer and that you had an awesome time over the holidays. If you have enjoyed a birthday in this period we hope that you had a great day.

The 2012 general monthly meeting dates are; 11 March, 8 April, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October and 11 November.

Over the last month the office has been busy planning for the year ahead and organising the various hui that are coming up.

All members are welcome to the general meetings so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening.

Congratulations Loren Collett

Loren has spent the last five years at Otago University and has recently graduated with her Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Pictured is a very proud Loren Collett receiving the Hiwinui Heke and Pharmacy Scholarship.

During her time at the university she has been actively involved in the Māori Pharmacists’ Association. She has attended numerous hui and marae stays with both the Otago and Auckland Māori pharmacy students.

Loren’s essay ‘How the pharmacy profession can help to reduce Māori health disparities’ was central to her winning this award.

Loren is thrilled to have the support of the Māori Pharmacists’ Association behind her. She begins working as an intern pharmacist in Christchurch. Well done Loren on your awesome achievements to date and your commitment to Māori health.

Ngā Whetū o Te Tonga

incorporated a barbecue and sports day. The tamariki and their whānau all came along, participating in gathering kaimoana, cooking and playing various sports.

Ngā Whetū o Te Tonga has had another great year, and must once again thank Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (HEHA), Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Ngā Kete Pounamu Charitable Trust, and Riverton Aparima community for all their help and support given to the group over the past year.

The crayfish and mussels were well received and enjoyed by everyone present.

The funding we received from HEHA has meant a great deal to our group. It has allowed us to purchase a barbecue and some sporting equipment, as well as supporting our group with tutors, kai and travel. Recently we held a kaimoana gathering day, which also

With the upcoming summer days and nights ahead, Ngā Whetū o Te Tonga has plans to be out and about enjoying our various equipment. Once again, our sincere thanks to our sponsors and supporters.

Whenua Hou visit

The Stewart whānau was very enthusiastic in their praise for the staff and guides that they met over the course of their visit. The quality of information and the welcome they received from everybody made the experience of the trip a truly memorable and enjoyable one.

Nine members of the Stewart whānau whose descendants came from Codfish Island (Whenua Hou) fulfilled a dream in October when they got to visit the island. Dave Stewart had been documenting his family’s history and was keen to know more about his links to the island. Dave’s grandmother, Sara Overton, was the great grandchild of Wharerimu and Captain Brown who both lived on Whenua Hou in the early 19th century. Dave was delighted when his application was accepted to visit the island. He was also enthused by the response of whānau who wished to accompany him and a date was duly agreed. The party met in Invercargill and with the quarantine procedures fulfilled, the trip was underway. During their time on the island the group was given a tour of the foreshore at Sealers Bay and the surrounding historically significant sites. They were also able to walk up the ‘valley’ track to the summit and enjoy the magnificent views at the top. The party was able to see first hand evidence of the progress of the conservation programme. Great steps are being made to preserve and promote the native species on the island. The kākāpō recovery programme is making good progress, but there are a number of challenges still to be met.

From left: Stewart Bull, John Stewart, Alisdair Roy, Ralph Stewart, Fiona North, Dorothea Stewart, Andrew Wall, Sara Stewart Roy and David Stewart.

Karakatia kā mokopuna o te kāika a Whenua Hou

Calling descendants of Whenua Hou – Codfish Island Puritia tāwhia kia ita Te mana tīpuna Te mana whenua Te mana tāngata

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? Have you ever wanted to visit this remote and highly significant cultural place and connect with your ancestry?

To find out more and to register your interest contact:

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.

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

Waka ama

Notice of intention to hold a postal ballot

It was great to see the waka ama out on the estuary during the recent water sports day organised by Sport Southland. If you are interested in waka ama please contact us.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnaka of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Appointment Committee. Once elected, the

committee will be responsible for appointing the representative and alternate representative of the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka to represent the interests of the rūnaka at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tahu.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. The nominations must be in writing and received by the rūnaka before 5pm on 5 April 2012.

Please note – Only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnaka before 5pm on 27 April will receive voting papers for this postal ballot.

Further information and copies of the constitution of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc are available from www.companies.govt.nz – otherwise ask by contacting the office.

All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnaka are encouraged to apply to be registered. Members of the rūnaka who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details are up-to-date.

Phone: 03 2348 192 Fax: 03 2348 193 Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka 175 Palmerston Street Riverton.

Awarua Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival, Te Rau Aroha Marae

Tā Tipene is also co-chair of the group undertaking the first stages of the review process and the Hon Bill English is one of the two ministers responsible for the work.

Each year the Ngāi Tahu Waitangi Day commemorations rotate between the three locations where Ngāi Tahu signed the Treaty: Te Rau Aroha Marae, at Awarua (Bluff); Ōtākou Marae, near Dunedin and Ōnuku Marae on Banks Peninsula.

The second issue discussed was the restoration of the Waituna Lagoon near Bluff. The wetland and lagoon is under threat from high levels of nitrogen and phosphorous and if it continues to be polluted the treasured wetland and mahika kai will almost certainly become another biological and environmental disaster.

Discussion on the current review of the New Zealand Constitution and the restoration of Waituna Lagoon were the highlights of this year’s Ngāi Tahu Waitangi Day commemoration festivities. Awarua Rūnanga hosted the festivities at Te Rau Aroha Marae, at Awarua (Bluff), on Monday 6 February. The location is significant because in 1840, Ngāi Tahu signed the Treaty of Waitangi, out at Ruapuke Island, which is out in the Foveaux Strait, just 20km SE of Te Rau Aroha Marae.

Participating in the discussion were speakers from Awarua Rūnanga, Environment Southland, Fonterra and insight from aquatic scientist, Andy Hicks. Yvette Couch-Lewis (Te Waihora Management Board) joint the discussion to share the experiences they’ve had working towards cleaning up Te Waihora.

In 1840 after a final signing at Port Underwood in Cook Strait by Te Tau Ihu tribes, Te Waipounamu was brought under the cloak of the Treaty of Waitangi.

On the day 90 whānau member went over to Ruapuke Island for a guided tour. This tour around the Ruapuke coastline was led by Awarua fisherman and Ruapuke descendant, Riki Topi, and Tahu Potiki of Ōtākou.

Festivities at Awarua started at 10.30am with a pōwhiri to welcome manuhiri.

At the marae there was a barbecue and fun activities for kids and Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka and Ngāti Kahungunu brought their waka ama (outrigger canoe) for people to have a go.

Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Bill English and Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene were amongst those welcomed at the commemoration festival. Each year important kōrero (discussions) are held at the festival. Discussion on the current review of the New Zealand Constitution and the place of the Treaty in a post-Treaty settlement Aotearoa was led by upoko Tā Tipene O’Regan.

See photos on the next page.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga

Before 2012, local Waitangi Day celebrations had traditionally been held at the top of Mauao, but because of heavy rain and slips in 2011 it was decided to move the celebrations and let Mauao ‘heal’.

A crowd of around 200 people including around 30 dignitaries and elders gathered to celebrate Waitangi Day at the base of Hopukiore (Mount Drury) this year. Ngāi Tahu whānau living locally who attended the celebration enjoyed the coming together of cultures to remember and celebrate the meaning of Waitangi day.

Highlights from the celebration include performances from Te Ao Tūroa, a local cultural performance group, and kapa haka performances from Tutara kauika ki Rangataua, and a rousing speech from 17-year-old Tipene Douglas on what Waitangi Day meant to his generation.

The new venue, ‘Hopukiore’, holds great significance as a former pā site, and ammunition site during the Māori wars.

Neil Te Kani, begins the Tauranga Moana 2012 Waitangi Day celebration.

Warriors from the Takitimu waka (Ngā Kaihoe o te waka Takitimu) at the first Waitangi Day dawn service at the base of Hopukiore (Mt Drury).

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Hui and annual general meeting (AGM)

Sunday 15 April (bi-monthly hui and AGM). Mark your diary for the next Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui and AGM, 1pm, Tauranga Boys College wharenui – come along and join with other Ngāi Tahu living in the local area.

Kāi Tahu Ki Waikato

Our very own Reegan performs George Thoroughgood’s ‘Move it on over’ at the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Rockshop Bandquest competitions in Matamata recently. Rockshop Bandquest is an incubator for up and coming contemporary musicians Reegan’s band The Jokers did extremely well, coming overall third in the competition and received high praise from the judges for their tight and solid performance. We are very proud of Reegan’s achievement - it’s fantastic to see our rakatahi doing so well and providing us with lots of inspiration.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Educational success

endorsement overall. We are all rapt. Pagan has been accepted into medical school at Otago for first year Health Sciences.

In 2011, Victoria University established the Dean’s List to recognise excellence in academic achievement for students enrolled in at least 100 points as part of their undergraduate degree programme at Victoria University.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu paid for a term of tuition with ADDI in Taupō for my son Pagan Tawhai in term three last year. He’s clever, but hasn’t done as well as he could have in exams, so the tuition was around exam technique.

Congratulations to Tui Harrington who has been added to the Dean’s List at Victoria University.

Top student

Pagan and I would both like to thank Ngāi Tahu, and hope that you can use this as an example of how the tuition money from Ngāi Tahu benefits our tamariki.

Congratulations Pagan Tawhai for scoring the highest rank score in NCEA level 3 at Taupō-nui-a-Tia. He got excellence endorsements in three subjects, and merit endorsements in the others, and an excellence

Nā Rachel Wilson

Top junior achiever ticks all the boxes Te Riria, 10, who has just completed year six at Tongariro School, was this year’s winner of the school’s Genesis Cup for Excellence, the junior school’s equivalent of being named dux. The cup is awarded to the student in year six who achieves highly in all areas of the school curriculum particularly in literacy and numeracy. In addition, they must participate in a range of activities in and out of school, be a positive role model, self-motivated and show initiative. Te Riria ticked all the right boxes and also carried off another trophy at the schools recent prize giving – the trophy for the junior kapa haka female leader, an award she also won two years ago. She also shared the overall academic prize for her class. Te Riria says her favorite subjects are maths and writing and she enjoys school. ‘It’s cool. I like working and doing school work and stuff . . . its good.’

Te Riria Potiki.

Outside of school she displays the same positive attitude, saying she doesn’t mind doing her homework and completes it without having to be nagged by her parents.

She’s aware of the importance of goal-setting, saying she was hoping to win the Genesis Cup and had been working hard to achieve it, although she admits she was still surprised when she was called up to the stage.

Te Riria says her parents encourage her to work hard at school and her ultimate goal is to attend university and become a journalist.

Source: Tūrangi Chronicle.

Stay in touch

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua members are asked to update their postal, telephone and email contacts. We have lots of dead telephone numbers and bouncing emails! The local rōpū will be looking at more hui this year and possibly working with other rōpū in central Te Ika a Māui. And if you want to help organise or bring ideas to the table, don’t be shy!

Check out our Facebook page to ‘like’ us and stay in touch.

Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

In the outskirts of Paerata, near Wesley College, the school of All Black legend Jonah Lomu, Schlaepher Park is a true diamond in the rough.

Our thoughts are with Christchurch whānau on the first anniversary of the February 22 earthquake.

Surrounded by farm land, down a short gravel road, you arrive to a tucked away wilderness. The park is set in the center of an old native bush – saved from the overzealous developers who keenly got rid of the natural beauty of Papatūānuku. The bush has tracks, which link two separate grass areas and in the middle of the bush there is an outdoor church.

Sounds of laughter, joy and excitement filled the Paerata valley on Monday 6 February as Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau held their annual Waitangi whakawhanaukataka day.

In this outdoor setting is where Bones Rissetto and the usual suspects welcomed manuhiri. The Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau rangatahi waiata group led the pōwhiri and showed the value of their waiata session with Puamiria Parata-Goodall.

Rangatahi launched themselves down a 20 metre strip of slippery tarpaulin, some more recklessly than others. Some screamed, some laughed – either way it was recognised by all involved that this was the best thing you could do with running water and a trailer cover.

The only raruraru from the day was the unexplained funding cut from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, and the late approval of any funding, which meant a short amount of time to organise and confirm the event was going ahead.

For those not interested in getting wet and wild, there were bush walks, talent quests, gladiator battles, miniature horse rides, touch and swing ball.

Luckily the Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau rōpū were just able to feed everybody.

And for the less adventurous, Peter Rissetto and the band were back pumping out tune after tune and Sue Nichol was running raranga sessions in a shady spot under a gazebo.

Thanks goes to all those who donated kai for the hāngī, the Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau komiti, Sue Nichol, Peter Rissetto and the band and all those who chipped in to make the day a great success.

Over 250 people turned up to the event, which is getting bigger and bigger each year. The event was held at a stunning new location, Schlaepfer Park – Scouts Haven, Paerata.

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki

For the first time we were late starting, waiting for our sound gear to arrive, we began at 10.30am. Thanks to my daughter Angelina who was the MC for the day. She was in charge of the goofy games, getting the entertainers ready and keeping everyone happy. As usual, you have a programme, but the programme does not necessarily go according to plan. Due to a late start we improvised and the day kept going along.

Waitangi Celebrations 2012 Ko Virginia Hina taku ingoa, ko Aoraki te mauka, ko Irakehu te hapū, ko Mako te marae, ko Kāi Tahu te iwi, ko Wairewa te awa. I am a mokopuna of Matiria Te Ruru and Hautapua Pera. Matiria came from Banks Peninsula and her marae was Mako Marae, and our awa is Wairewa otherwise known as Lake Forsyth.

Many people went to visit the lake, Wendy’s cafe, the swimming pool, trampoline, sandpit and slide while others just simply relaxed and enjoyed the day. We had the stores and the people came to make sure they did not miss out on the hāngī, and the batons up and the silent auction. Time flies when you are busy. Our day ended with Grimm Marzell rapping the day up with his own music.

Many of her descendants live in Taranaki, which is where we have held four consecutive Waitangi Day celebrations in Waitōtara at the Pearce’s residence, Ashley Park/Farmpark. Lots of hard mahi takes place in preparation, and if it wasn’t for whānau support with entertainment, hāngī preparation, vehicles and transport, it would be a virtually impossible task to accomplish.

Thanks to Eugene’s band for providing the music and sound equipment, and every other supporter who came along, but most of all thank you to our sponsors Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who made this day possible. I would just like to add that it was also awesome meeting all four of our sponsor’s representatives from the South Island.

This year we have been able to raise $310 once again toward our earthquake fundraiser. We are happy for this pūtea to help someone out. This was accomplished through the silent auction and batons up. All proceeds were sponsored by different businesses from Ōpunake, Stratford, Hawera, Patea, Manaia, Normanby, Waverly, Waitōtara and Whanganui. Our hāngī pūtea goes back into supporting Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki.

Nō reira e manaaki e tiaki ināianei mō ake tonu atu.

Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua Some new earthquake grants have been announced in the New Year and it is important that everyone knows what’s out there. Please whānau, have a think about who around you has been affected by the earthquakes and could need some help with the bills.

Funding available right now:

If you are a homeowner, renting or have questions about any of the following grants, call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and ask for Alice Cunningham. All calls are treated confidentially. $1000 - Funding for specialist earthquake advice He Oranga Pounamu (HOP) has up to $1000 available to help out with lawyers’ fees, building reports, engineers reports, geotechnical advice and other specialist earthquake damage advice. Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

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Up to $1000 Te Pūtea Manaaki Canterbury Earthquake Fund – also administered by He Oranga Pounamu, up to $500 per individual or $1000 per whānau for costs related to the earthquakes. This could help cover moving house, funds for rent in advance, bond and agent’s fees, plumbing, heating, electricity, re-stocking your emergency kit, travel costs and much more, call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) for more information.

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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. (If you do not qualify or are renting please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Up to $400 Winter Assistance Grant – Red Cross will be offering this again in 2012. More information will be available from 13 February 2012. Visit www. redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call 0800 754 726. (If you don’t qualify, please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) as HOP may be able to help.)

Habitat for Humanity is also calling for volunteers to help build 24 new environmentally-friendly homes in post-civil-war reconciliation Sri Lanka. No prior building experience is necessary.

Contact Ngāi Tahu Property about your next home

Wigram Skies, Lincoln and Prestons subdivisions are three of Canterbury’s largest master-planned communities which will provide more than 5,000 new sections. 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 $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. 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. (Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) if you don’t qualify as HOP may be able to help.)

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Do you live in Kaiapoi? Do you need a new home? Habitat for Humanity may be able to help. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organisation that partners with families who are willing to work 500 hours alongside volunteers to build new homes. Families and volunteers of all faiths and from all cultures can apply. 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.

Up to $2,500 Mayor’s Welfare Earthquake Relief Fund – available to people experiencing financial difficulties from the earthquakes. Call Sarah Green at the Christchurch City Council on 03 941 8999 for more information.

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$1,000 Targeted Moving Assistance Grant – for households whose properties have been issued with a Section 124 Building Act Notice by the Christchurch City Council $1,000 per household.

Habitat for Humanity is looking for families needing a home in Kaiapoi.

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Earthquake support and assistance

Don’t have insurance? Still trying to settle your tamariki? Are you looking for advice about accommodation/housing, building repairs, health or education? Would you like assistance dealing with EQC or your insurance company? Or just need someone to kōrero? Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and ask to speak with Alice Cunningham. Alice will help to get you the support so many of our whānau need. All calls are treated confidentially. If you want further support, kanohi ki te kanohi, Kaitoko Whānau (support people) are available and free to meet with you to discuss your situation. Kaitoko Whānau are specially trained to understand what help is available from all the different agencies working in Ōtautahi at the moment. They will help you find the best support for you and your whānau. This service is provided by He Oranga Pounamu and is available to Papatipu Rūnanga, whānau and the wider community. 27

The Office For an AP form, or for more information on depositing money into Whai Rawa (including information about the Australian Whai Rawa bank account), contact us now.

Matched savings unchanged for 2012

Have you supplied your IRD number and tax rates?

Adult members (aged 16 – 64 as at 31 December 2012) need to have $200 deposited into their account in the 2012 calendar year to get full matched savings*. Child members (aged under 16 as at 31 December 2012) need to have $50 deposited into their account in the 2012 calendar year to get full matched savings*. Elective members (aged 65 or older as at 31 December 2012) are eligible to receive kaumātua grants rather than Whai Rawa matched savings. * Te Rūnanga matched savings include Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax deducted at your own RSCT rate

Matched savings payments to member accounts will be made by Te Rūnanga at the end of March. If you don’t supply your tax rates and an IRD number* by March 20 you will be taxed at the maximum rates. *Non-residents only need to supply an IRD number. Contact us now if you aren’t sure what to do!

Set and forget

Well done everyone who set up automatic payments late last year. For those who haven’t done it creating a regular automatic payment (AP) (setting and forgetting) is the easiest way to save. It means you can save small amounts regularly which is easier for most people. It also means you can avoid the end of year rush and the danger of forgetting to make your payments!

For a copy of the investment statement go to www.whairawa.com, call us on 0800 942 472 or email whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Some of the entries so far read: Matahana Tikao Calman ‘I save into Whai Rawa to benefit me later in life :) for example university, buying my first house and so on.

Save with Whai Rawa and win the Big Splash!

Paula Taylor ‘I’m saving for my retirement and I’ve set up accounts for the kids to help pay for their tertiary education. It’s amazing how quickly it starts to add up.’ Moana Skipwith-Lousi ‘I have finally set up accounts for each of my children. My 13-year-old is excited about the idea of having money work for itself and has committed to making regular deposits. We’re all looking forward to seeing how fast their accounts grow in the next five years. I’m putting money into their accounts to help pay for their tertiary education. Awesome stuff Whai Rawa, and I’m telling all my whānau about it.’ Nadine Brown ‘I have been putting money into my son Taylor’s Whai Rawa account since it was opened, which he will use one day for his education, first home or retirement. I think Taylor would have been about the first Ngāi Tahu to open a Whai Rawa account and his account has accumulated fast over the years.’

Whai Rawa and Ngāi Tahu Tourism have arranged for one lucky whānau of five to win a holiday to Rotorua, taking in the amazing new log ride at Rainbow Springs, called The Big Splash! To be in with a chance of winning this unbelievable prize, you need to save at least $50 for an adult member, or $12.50 for a child member between January and 30 March 2012. You also need to say why you’re saving regularly with Whai Rawa*, at either www.whairawa. com, on the Whai Rawa Facebook Page, or by writing in to Whai Rawa.

If you’re Ngāi Tahu and are not already saving with Whai Rawa contact us on 0800 942 472 or go to www. whairawa.com for an application form. *Terms and Conditions apply, for details see our website.

Whai Rawa’s iSave!

Whai Rawa’s 5th birthday was celebrated with a double iPad2 giveaway drawn live on Ra’ D’s Big Breakfast Show at TahuFM. Kaiwhakahaere, Mark Solomon drew out the two lucky winners who were Mark Scott and Hariata Sanders. You may remember that to qualify for the competition, you only needed to have saved into your Whai Rawa account $50.00 during 2011. Is that all I hear you say? Even though you missed out this time there’s now another great opportunity to save and win yourself and four of your whānau a free trip to Rotorua, flying Air New Zealand, and staying at the Distinction Hotel. Be one of the first to sample Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s newly revamped Rainbow Springs, including the amazing new ride, The Big Splash! For details of how to win, check out the Whai Rawa Facebook page, or go to www.whairawa.com.

Mark Scott and his whänau.

Ngāi Tahu Road Shows

Tēnā koutou katoa, Unfortunately, Te Rūnanga will have to delay the dates slightly for the visit of the Ngāi Tahu Road Shows.

We expect the new dates will be announced shortly. They will most likely to occur in late March/April/May. As soon as locations are confirmed, we will let you know and will publicise this information through all channels.

These were advertised in the December issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka as being Saturday 11 February for Auckland; Sunday 12 February for Wellington; Saturday 25 February for Invercargill; Sunday 26 February for Dunedin; Saturday 3 March for Hokitika; and Sunday 4 March for Christchurch.

Ngā mihi Chief executive officer Mike Sang.

Whakapapa unit

The whakapapa unit is back on board for the new year. We are waiting in anticipation for our new security door, which will enable us to transfer all the working whakapapa files, from the Wigram Airforce Museum, where they have been since February of last year. It will be so much easier for us to reply to, and answer the many enquires we receive because the files would be right beside us. We are determined that this coming year will be a good year.

Photo identified

The photo on the right was published on the back of Te Pānui Rūnaka last year. The whakapapa unit received a call from Karen Starkley who identified the people in the photo as Morehu, Hoani and Mu Waruhe. The man in the uniform is Morehu Rewiti Ihaia Waruhe (Māori Battalion, killed in action). The man in the middle is Hoani Reweiti Ihaia Waruhe (aka Jack Jacobs – Clare Williams grandfather). The youngest man on the right is Mu Rewiti Ihaia Waruhe (aka Phil Jacobs).

We have some great talent involved with Aoraki Matatū this year so kia kurapa (be quick) whānau and register early:

KMK Māori language events

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Kia Kurapa 2: 4 – 6 May 2012, Ōnuku Marae, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū.

If you have any questions or wish to register your interest for this event please contact Brett Lee. Email: brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Phone: 03 3416792 or 0800 KAI TAHU.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 2012

Te utu:

From 10 – 14 April, Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu will be held at Araiteuru marae, Dunedin. This event is targeted at advanced speakers of te reo Māori and provides an opportunity for them to speak, learn, sing and strengthen their reo. This language event will be total immersion and led by some of the best reo speakers in Aotearoa.

10 – 14 0 Paenga Whāwhā Araiteuru marae, Ōtepoti. 10 karaka hai te ata (Rātū, 10 o Paenga Whāwhā)

$250 te utu mā ia pakeke ina ka utua i mua i te 23 Poutū te rangi 2012. $275 te utu mā ia pakeke ina ka utua i muri i te 23 Poutu te rangi 2012. $300 te utu ina ka tae mai ki te Kura Reo me te kore rēhita. $150 te utu mā ia rangatahi (kei te kura tuarua)

For registration forms go to www.kmk.maori.nz If you have any questions in regards to Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu, please contact: Charisma Rangipunga: charisma@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Paulette Tamati-Elliffe: paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

KMK Whānau Haereka

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Kia Kurapa 1: 30 – 1 April, Puketeraki, Karitāne.

Registration forms are available on www.kmk.maori.nz

Kia Kurapa are Kāi Tahu wānaka reo for iwi members with basic to intermediate levels of te reo Māori. Kia Kurapa will be used as an opportunity for students of Aoraki Matatū to put into practice their teaching skills, supported by Hana O’Regan and Lynne Harata Te Aika.

Āhea: Kai hea: Pōwhiri:

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25 – 27 May 2012 ki Āmuri/Hanmer. Ko Tamatea te kaupapa o tēnei hui.

Haere ki www.kmk.maori.nz kia rēhita ai. Waea mai rānei ki a Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, 0800 524824.

23 – 25 March 2012 ki Wairewa. Ko te hekeka o te tuna te kaupapa.

Kā putea grants and scholarships

Kā pūtea grants and scholarships are available to registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in tertiary study in 2012. Grants for students in their first year of tertiary study are valued at $250. For students in their second or subsequent year of tertiary study, grants are valued

at $500. Applications for grants and scholarships open on 1 March. Application forms and a detailed policy document can be downloaded from http://www.ngaitahu. iwi.nz/Ngai-Tahu-Whanui/Ngai-Tahu-Education/Funding. php or you can request these be sent to you by phoning the Ngāi Tahu Contact Centre on 0800 942 472 or emailing kaputea@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships

These scholarships are open to students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 who are achieving academically, displaying leadership qualities and participating in whānau, hapū or iwi related affairs. The funding awarded may vary. Applications are now open up until 30 March, for an application form go to www.tetapuae.co.nz or contact Te Tapuae o Rehua on (03) 371 2599.

The Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust offers Yamada O’ Regan Secondary School Scholarships to ‘at risk’ Ngāi Tahu rakatahi studying around the country.

Manatu takes centre stage at Dart River

lizard and tuatara, all representative of whānau who connect back to the trails of Te Koroka.

The sacred mauri pounamu ‘Manatu’ took center stage at the official opening of the revamped Dart River Jet Safaris Visitor Centre at Glenorchy recently.

“The other side features a full face tā moko of the ancestor Te Ariki, said to have taken pounamu from Te Koroka and hid it in Pekerakitahi. That is why the stone is hidden and you can see it through the crack of a half face,” said James.

The large mauri pounamu was blessed by Waihōpai Rūnanga upoko Michael Skerrett at a special ceremony attended by local papatipu rūnanga, dignitaries and business supporters. Michael Skerrett said the placement of Manatu strengthens rūnanga links to the iconic Ngāi Tahu Tourism experience and adds a cultural dimension to welcoming visitors to the area.

James York and Hori Te Ariki Mataki.

Pounamu expert Russell Beck said Manatu is a piece of inanga distinctive for its quality and its source. “Manatu is a traveller. It has travelled downslope from its source on a screen, then it travelled by helicopter to Glenorchy. After several months it travelled to Ōraka where kaumātua prepared the stone. It then travelled to Wellington and was displayed in the pounamu exhibition at Te Papa... it was touched by thousands of people. It returned via Hokitika and finally to Glenorchy where it is in view of its source.”

Michael Skerrett and John Thorburn.

“Te Awa Whakatipu (Dart River) is an area of significant cultural importance to Ngāi Tahu, especially to southern rūnanga, who have a very strong relationship with the area.” The mauri pounamu was sourced during an expedition to the famed ‘Te Koroka’ in 2009, led by Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation. Rediscovered in 1970, the site had remained untouched for 200 years. The area is protected by a rāhui (customary protection) and is designated as a National Special Area with entry by permit only. The stone is named Manatu meaning ‘a precious reminder from the throat of the reclining giant, Te Koroka’. Manatu has recently returned home after nearly two years on show at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Kura Pounamu Exhibition.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism chief executive John Thorburn said the central placement of Manatu was part of the welcoming experience for visitors to the centre. “Dart River Jet Safaris is an iwi-owned business and one of the aims of the redevelopment was to showcase Ngāi Tahu traditions and share local stories with visitors to the pristine Dart River Valley,” “We have worked closely with kaumātua and artists to be able to achieve this.”

Ngāi Tahu carver James York carved the plinth supporting Manatu. He says he had a plan early on but that soon changed as he began working around the large 70 kg stone.

The interpretative panels and imagery inside the visitors centre were designed by Ngāi Tahu graphic designer Hori Mataki of Ariki Creative. The panels tell the story of Te Koroka as a source of precious pounamu, Ngāi Tahu traditional links with the area and the overall beauty of the landscape, which is part of Te Wāhi Pounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage Area.

“The front of the plinth shows a large manaia head, coming out of the ground which represents Te Koroka leaning back into the mountain,” said James. “The source or pounamu is held in the manaia mouth.”

Visit www.dartriverjetsafaris.com for more information about Dart River Jet Safaris and www.arikicreative.com to see more work from Hori Mataki.

James has also integrated rock art, symbolising the people who used the stone, climbing human forms (who would have scaled the mountain to the stone’s source),

Aoraki Bound – Sponsorship Agreement

BNZ client director, Craig Treder says both BNZ and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have a strong commitment to the growth of Māori business as a valuable economic force within New Zealand. “This begins with challenging and enhancing Māori leadership opportunities for the benefit of all iwi and New Zealand communities.”

Aoraki Bound is pleased to announce that we have secured a fantastic joint sponsorship agreement for the period 2012-2014 with the Bank of New Zealand and Genesis Energy. By supporting Aoraki Bound, both BNZ and Genesis Energy are embedding their relationship with Ngāi Tahu at a deeper level than just a corporate relationship. There is a clear intent on all parties for the relationship to be mutually beneficial, enriching and enlightening of our respective values.

Been thinking about it? Why don’t you aim for 2013? Time to get ahead of the game and start thinking about you and Aoraki Bound in 2013. We have people who are already making arrangements to get themselves on the course so now is the time to start thinking about it.

Tā Tipene O’Regan, who has been involved with Aoraki Bound since its inception in 2006, says Aoraki Bound is delighted to have BNZ and Genesis Energy on board as joint sponsors.

Funding opportunity The Community Trust of Southland is offering scholarships to attend Aoraki Bound in 2013. Applications close on 9 March with a decision being made in April.

“This sponsorship provides a critical opportunity to ensure the vibrancy of Ngāi Tahu culture is visible to generations to come.”

This is an awesome chance to potentially get one of the whānau sponsored and onto Aoraki Bound in 2013 – it’s a long horizon so it may take some motivating to get applications in by March this year, but it’s well worth it. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals based in the Southland area such as Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas. Priority will be given to applications from: • •

Staff of community-based health and social service sector organisations Applicants who might not otherwise get the opportunity to attend Aoraki Bound.

Full information follows below and can also be viewed at; http://www.ctos.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=80 2012 Courses Our February course started on Rātū (Tuesday) 31 Iwa (January) and runs through to the 19 Kahuru (February) at full capacity (14 attendees). The next course starts in March and is also full.

From left to right: Trevor Taylor (Outward Bound), Ranui Ngarimu, Tā Tipene O’Regan, Pierre Tohe (BNZ) and Mike Sang at the signing of the new partnership between BNZ and Aoraki Bound.

Albert Brantley, chief executive, Genesis Energy with Tā Tipene O’Regan at the sponsorship signing in December.

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Iti te matakahi, paoa atu anō, nā, potapota noa Even the smallest wedge, with persistent effort, can topple the greatest tree.

well-rounded community connection that may be evidenced at whānau, hapū, papatipu rūnanga and iwi level. We will want to see how you can contribute to the future development of the iwi, maybe not now, but in the future for sure. We consider personal qualities to be as important as academic ones. The Matakahi cadet programme is a significant financial investment and we will expect a significant commitment from those that are chosen on the programme. We are looking for cadets who fit a lot of varied mahi into their lives and have determination and enthusiasm. You’ll also need to be highly motivated and give examples of your engagement and initiative. We would like to hear from people who have been doing well at university and with a range of interests – all-rounders willing to learn.

Matakahi is designed to create opportunities to grow Ngāi Tahu capacity for the future. Established in 2009 the cadetships are for Ngāi Tahu students entering their first or second year of a commercially focused tertiary qualification. The commercial aspirations of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group coupled with the tribe’s role as intergenerational steward of the tribe’s assets led to the development of this programme.

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The Matakahi programme is designed to provide you with a broad range of learning experiences, challenges, and opportunities within the Te Rūnanga group.

How to apply http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-whanui/leadership/ scholarships/matakahi/

What we are looking for. • If you want to be a Matakahi cadet, you will need to be demonstrate a strong academic ability and a

When to apply Applications will close on 31 March 2012.

Trainee Ranger programme

Qualifications you will need: If you are under 20 years: • NCEA Level 2 with credits in maths, science or English (or equivalent)

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Te Ara Poutama is part of the joint project with the Department of Conservation Te Ara Whakamua/ Pathway to the Future, which aims to get more Ngāi Tahu working within the department.

If you are over 20 years • There are no minimum academic requirements

Te Rūnanga contributes half the fee component for two positions on the Department of Conservation Trainee Ranger course delivered by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) (based in Nelson).

All applicants will need to have and display; • A full manual driver’s licence • Capability of participating in the work-based training components of the programme • Demonstration of likelihood of success on the programme – by submission of a comprehensive CV outlining interests, experience and academic ability and an interview. Prior learning or experience may also be recognised towards your programme of study.

Step 1: To be eligible for this supported funding – you will need to be accepted and enrolled on the DOC Trainee Ranger course delivered by NMIT (based in Nelson). Full and further programme details can be found on www.nmit.ac.nz – search for trainee ranger. Te Rūnanga can assist you with your application and preparing your CV as getting onto the course is the most important step!

Closing date to apply for the NMIT Trainee Ranger Certificate is 31 March each year.

Programme structure: • A full-time 52-week programme (including placement), based in Nelson • First semester: June to October • Second semester: End of February to end of June • During the summer vacation, (between midOctober and mid-February) students will be expected to undertake paid work at a Department of Conservation location within New Zealand for approximately 3 - 4 months. 33

• • • • 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

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. Applications close Friday 30 March 2012. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Or visit www.ngaitahufund.com Individuals can register their skills and experience and nominate which opportunities they wish to be notified of. Ngā Pūkenga will allow us to more proactively engage with our existing alumni from our existing programmes such as Aoraki Bound and First Nations Futures Programme for instance. You will be directed to Ngā Pūkenga if you look for vacancies on our main website; http://www.ngaitahu.iwi. nz/Te-Runanga/Employment/

We are pleased to announce the launch of Ngā Pūkenga! This talent database will serve as a ‘hub’ and is a proactive tool whereby the Te Rūnanga Group can pānui and distribute opportunities to Ngāi Tahu whānau and those interested in working for and with the Te Rūnanga Group. Ngā Pūkenga will allow us to email opportunities in a more direct, targeted manner.

It’s up to you to keep it current! If you need to update your contact details; please advise our central contact centre on 0800 524 8248. If you need to update your stored details. have any updates to your information.

We intend to actively use Ngā Pūkenga to match those that register with the many opportunities that arise within the Te Rūnanga Group including; vacancies, governance appointments, scholarships and so on, and also those that we become aware of externally but which may be of relevance such as conferences, delegations, cadetship opportunities and so on.

Please note: Personal information on Ngā Pūkenga will be handled and stored with the strictest confidence. Please feel free to circulate to anyone amongst your networks who may have an interest in having their details held on Ngā Pūkenga.

Ōkärito Rowi – Untouched World Youth Leadership Scholarship

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Sunday 11 March – Saturday 17 March 2012 The Kiwi Forever field trip is a joint venture between Untouched World Charitable Trust, the Department of Conservation (DOC), Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust and Canterbury University College of Education.

The experience is a wonderful opportunity for senior secondary school students to learn conservation skills and examine how these could be included in sustainable community and business practices. Scholarship details Each year Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have the opportunity to select four Ngāi Tahu students. This is a leadership programme and we expect students that apply to have a strong interest in sustainability, the environment and have demonstrated potential leadership capabilities.

The programme is a seven day intensive week spent at Ōkärito and its surrounding environment. During the week long experience students will be involved in a range of activities including:

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Gathering data on the importance of kiwi to New Zealand Understanding the importance of natural capital to society.

Discussing the Māori view of the environment and the importance of the kiwi Conducting pest control work as part of Department of Conservation work programme Carrying out plant monitoring with DOC personnel to assess forest health Tracking and monitoring kiwi in the Ōkärito reserve

Relevant associated costs will be covered by the scholarship. However, students will need to make their own arrangements to get to and from the Christchurch railway station or for Tai Poutini/West Coast participants to meet up with the group at the Greymouth railway station. 34

Application Process Students are invited to send a letter of application which outlines their interests, reasons for application and their aspirations along with the completed consent and medical forms which can be downloaded from the central Ngāi Tahu website – search for capability – Ōkärito Untouched World.

Criteria • Students must be in years 11, 12 or 13 • Must be registered with Ngāi Tahu • 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 Ngāi Tahu.

You will need to be fast as we need applications by 5 March at the latest. land assets that were secured in our Treaty Settlement. It provides us with a strategic and alternative avenue to advocate for key noncommercial cultural values such as water quality and quantity, mahinga kai and biodiversity outside of regulatory processes.

Pilot dairy farm development – Eyrewell Forest, Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Property was established in 1994 as a subsidiary of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Limited and is responsible for the Ngāi Tahu property activities. Ngāi Tahu Property is currently developing three pilot dairy farms on 1,200 ha of irrigated pasture at Eyrewell, south east of Oxford, Canterbury. This is a significant step for the tribe. It allows us to diversify our property investment portfolio (moving from residential and commercial investments into the rural sector). It effectively enables us to retain a large part of the rural

Are you interested in remaining informed in these developments? If so, then email your contact details to Tina Woodgate (Tina.woodgate@ngaitahu.iwi.nz), ring on 0800KAITAHU or leave a message at 021 822 371.

Toitū Te Kāinga Papakāinga housing development – improving utilisation of Māori freehold land In 2009 Toitū Te Kāinga along with Toitū Te Whenua initiated work on improving policy for papakāinga housing development on Māori land. Policy was developed in conjunction with Environment Canterbury and with the background support from Mahaanui Kura Taiao, the environmental company of the North Canterbury rūnaka.

councils submitted in a way that assisted the process, fine tuning the policy in a constructive and considered manner. The intention of the policy is to reinforce the relationship between Te Ture Whenua Act and the Resource Management Act – this is reflected in the definition of papakāinga housing and the land types identified. Make a clear statement that papakāinga housing and marae are appropriate activities on Māori freehold and Māori reservation land.

This new policy has been included in the proposed Environment Canterbury regional policy statement and is currently in the hearing phase of the public submission process.

Establish the limits of the obligations of papakāinga housing and marae to avoid, remedy and mitigate adverse effects on the environment. Create an expectation that territorial authorities will review their district plan and amend these as required Identify the appropriate consultation/decision-making relationships.

It is intended that the policy will provide a pathway for landowners to build houses on their ancestral land, without the need for expensive subdivisions and the risk of further land loss. The policy will direct local councils to work with landowners and also require local councils to enable occupation of land for papakāinga housing purposes.

Toitū Te Kāinga would like to thank Jeff Page, Paul Horgan and Andrea Lobb in assisting with this policy. For further information please contact: Ben Te Aika Toitū Te Kāinga Phone: 03 365 8957 Mobile: 021 146 8346 Email: ben.teaika@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

This policy will particularly advantage the owners of Māori land in the rohe of Ngāti Wheke and Ngāi Tūāhuriri with greater choice of more affordable housing options after the rū whenua events. Other rohe in Arowhenua, Kaikōura, Waihao, Taumutu and Horomaka will equally benefit. It is notable that during the submission phase almost all 35

Recruitment programme encourages Maori into health careers year nursing course. Ainsleigh says the support she has received through the programme has been invaluable. Cazna Luke, of Mokowhiti Consultancy, which Canterbury District Health Board contracts to deliver the programme, helped give her a good insight into how the health system works and assisted her with many things. “She has even offered to set up a study group this year if I need one.” Cazna says being part of the health workforce offers many opportunities and Kia Ora Hauora aims to increase the overall number of Māori working in the health and disability sector. “Kia Ora Hauora is committed to helping those considering a career in health identify and participate in education and training opportunities, provide career guidance and offer financial and mentoring opportunities.” This often starts with having a conversation about health careers . “If no-one has ever talked to them about it, it’s not on their radar. This programme actively has that conversation.” At present 284 people are registered with the programme in the South Island and that number is expected to rise by the middle of this year, she says. Kia Ora Hauora is a great example of investing in our future, says Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) Executive Director Māori Health, Hector Matthews. “Supporting people, particularly Rangatahi, into study pathways that can lead to careers in health is Whānau Ora in action.” Such support improves the educational and economic outlook for Māori and their whānau as well as strengthening New Zealand’s health workforce. For further information go to www.kiaorahauora.co.nz

Ainsleigh Karauria-Henry

n inspirational nurse who took care of her father when he was in hospital with a tumour motivated Christchurch teenager Ainsleigh Karauria-Henry to set her sights on a career in nursing. But it’s a Māori health workforce development programme called Kia Ora Hauora and her own commitment that will help her actually achieve that goal. The national programme, which helps Māori who want to work in health, is funded by the Ministry of Health. Ainsleigh, aged 18, finished school in 2010 and was unsure what to do with her life. Last year her father became ill and it was during that time she was inspired to take up nursing by a nurse she met while visiting him in Wellington Hospital. She registered with the programme and did a work placement through it. She then went on to complete a pre-health science course at CPIT. In July 2012 she begins her three

Pānui George Kereopa Ryan II Whānau Trust

Items up for discussion will include: executive reports, election and/or re-election of trustees and executives, trust order amendments, land blocks and general business.

When: Saturday 3 March (10am start) Where: 179 Hampden Street, Hokitika.

After the meeting there will be the opportunity to stay for lunch, so people attending, please provide a plate of finger food to share. If you have any questions please contact Katrina on 027 483 9887 or Christine at crmartelletti@inspire.net.nz

Te Pū Tuatahi – University preparation and bridging programme:

who simply wish to do a 13 week programme to gain the necessary 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

Notice is hereby given to beneficiaries of the George Kereopa Ryan II Whānau Trust of the three yearly general meeting.

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

candidate in helping to develop a solid kaupapa Māori framework for research. Professor David Fergusson, Director of the CHDS, will provide technical support and training in the statistical design and analysis of longitudinal data. Substantial funding is available to support data collection on the CHDS cohort. The project is supported by funding from the Health Research Council. The term of the research project is five years, with the first three years involving PhD level research and the final two years post-doctoral research. Funding for the initial three years will be obtained either through a PhD scholarship from the University of Canterbury or will be supported by funding provided by the CHDS. Funding for the post-doctoral position will be obtained at a later date. The resulting study will be a major one in the field of Māori research so we are looking for someone who has a serious career intention of becoming a competent Māori researcher.

Māori Research Position: Christchurch Health and Development Study: Longitudinal Study of Māori (Ngāi Tahu Research Centre) The Ngāi Tahu Research Centre is offering a rare opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Māori community and the development of Māori research. The position is perfect for a postgraduate student wanting to commence doctoral research within the Māori community.

In particular, the candidate will need to have: • An ability to develop research based on a kaupapa Māori research framework • A willingness to work collegially within the research environment provided by the CHDS • A capacity for hard work and high research productivity. For more information regarding project and supervision details please contact Angus McFarlane by phone (03) 364 3037 or email angus.macfarlane@canterbury.ac.nz, or Professor David Ferguson on dm.fergusson@otago. ac.nz.

This position involves a fellowship of up to five years to work on the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS) in developing a kaupapa Māori analysis of the CHDS data. For more information on the Christchurch Health Development Study please go to the website: www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/research/ healthdevelopment. This project will be supervised by Professor Angus MacFarlane of the University of Canterbury and supported by Associate Professor Te Maire Tau of the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre. Professor MacFarlane and the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre will provide academic guidance and cultural support to the successful

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Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rehua

The new trustees look forward to continuing the good work of the outgoing board and working with the staff, tenants and community to sustain and grow the marae.

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, nei te mihi kau, nei hoki te maioha. Kei te mihi atu rā ki a koutou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Mauri ora e te iwi.

The new trustees are: Whare Tamanui (chair), Dora Langsbury (secretary), Chris Ford (treasurer), Mita Te Hae, William Bush, Paula Rigby and Phil Tumataroa.

The new board of trustees for Rehua Marae would like to acknowledge the out-going trustees and thank them for their years of service to the marae and the community.

Old boys and girls and whānau

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.

In particular, stalwarts Dr Terry Ryan, secretary for the past 30 years; Marlene Kamo, a trustee for the past 15 years and Bob Tai, outgoing chairman and trustee for nine years, have made huge contributions to the on-going success and special place Rehua holds in our community. Our thanks also to Te Mairiki Williams, Garry Te Wani and Jacqui Te Wani for their work to whakamana the marae.

Please contact Mobile: Home: Email:

Taonga pūoro wānanga

Dora Langsbury: 027 228 7968 03 377 4588 dora.roimata.langsbury@gmail.com

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

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.

Placements are limited so please register early. Registrations close Wednesday 4 April. For more information or a registration form contact Tony Smith: Email: afksmith@gmail.com Phone: 03 387 0701 Mobile: 021 130 5895 (evenings) Address: 15 Medina Crescent, Parklands Christchurch, 8083.

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.

Manning whānau reunion

Email: Phone: Address:

To register please RSVP to Michel Manning

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

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

michelm@xtra.co.nz 03 684 6757 Michel Manning, 4 Meremere Street, Timaru 7910.

Attention whānau of William Palmer and Ann Holmes I am trying to locate whānau on the William Palmer – Ann Holmes line. They had a son named James Henry Palmer (deceased 1/2/1903) who married Agnes Reid and they had a son named James Palmer (deceased 28/6/1960). He married Ella Florence Palmer and they had two sons Raymond James Taylor Palmer and Cyril

Francis Palmer – they would be at least in their late 90’s or deceased by now. If there is any next of kin, can you please contact Cheryl Mitchell on 03 385 2408.

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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

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Email: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Sue Nicoll Phone: (09) 570 2405 Email: lady.susie@yahoo.co.nz

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

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Email: waihao@xtra.co.nz Office: 03 689 7780 Marae: 03 689 4726

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Phone: 03 439 4816 Email: moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Lyall Stichbury Phone: (06) 843 8791 or 027 475 2503 Email: ngaitahukikahungunu@gmail.com

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

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Phone: 03 478 0352 Email: admin@otakourunanga.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Corinne Te Au Watson Phone: 06 348 4809 Email: lakiula@xtra.co.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga Phone: 03 377 1513 Email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Phone: 021 135 3493 Email: taranaki.ngāitahu07@hotmail.com

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Angela Wallace Phone: 04 232 2423 or 027 245 3619 Email: walla@tpk.govt.nz

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens Phone:07 824 5992 Email:jane@communitywaikato.org.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Phone: 06 378 8737 Email: maungateitei_hikurangi_aorangi@ yahoo.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Phone: 03 578 5083 Email: peajay@xtra.co.nz

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This unknown group is believed to be either the Marsh or Mason whānau in Hokitika around 1870 – 1880. If you are able to provide names or information please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngāi Tahu whakapapa unit on 0800 524 8248.