Te Panui Runaka March 2016 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Kahuru-Kai-Paeka/March 2016

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Hoia Lincoln nō Wairewa.

Tēnei marama • Cultural mapping hui – pg 7

• Tokoeka kiwi return to the wild – pg 21

• Governor-General visits Poutini – pg 11

• Tribal economies wānaka – pg 23

• Dennise Robinson at Arsenal Football club – pg 12

• Kākano café and cookery school – pg 32

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Auē te tangi kau atu ki ngā mate huhua o te wā. Ka maumaharatia rātou mā i aituātia rū ki Waitaha nei i ngā tau e rima ki muri nei. Ka noho ki te pūmanawa e kore rawa e wareware. Ka matapōrehu kau atu hoki i te mātanga take Māori, i te uri a Whakatōhea, ki a koe Tākuta Ranginui Walker. Ko te motu e hopo ana mōhou. Nō reira e ngā mate huhua o te motu, hanatu rā ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi, ki ngā mātua tīpuna. Okioki mai rā, ā, whakangaro atu rā. Ki a tātou te urupā kanohi o rātou ki a tātou, tēnā rā tātou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Ko te wawata nui, e noho ora ana koutou i te kāinga. Noho ora mai i ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro. Naia te whakamiha. February was a time of remembrance for Canterbury whānau and we had a few reminders from Rūaumoko about the tough times we have faced over the past five years. I continue to be humbled by the large numbers who still attend the earthquake memorial services in the Botanic Gardens

and at the CTV site. These numbers speak to the lasting impact of the 2010–2011 quakes. At the beginning of March, I was invited to speak at the 2016 Tāne Ora Conference. The theme of the conference was Whakanuia Ngā Rangatira – Celebrating Leadership. I have spoken about leadership many times and when I think about it in the context of our appalling statistics for family violence and Māori men’s health, I keep coming back to one thing – good leadership is rooted in a solid sense of personal identity and, by virtue of that, in encouraging our whānau to be the best they can possibly be. We need our men to know who they are and where they come from. We need them to embark on a journey of cultural growth, to renew their ties to their whakapapa and what it means to be Māori. And as I’ve said far too many times before, it’s time to stand up against abuse; to speak out against neglect; to seize every opportunity, to believe our whānau, and especially our children, should be cherished, nurtured, loved and cared for.

wairua and wellbeing will be the moment in which we can proudly say we are whānau, we are Ngāi Tahu, we are Māori. You may be aware that Ngāi Tahu Farming was selected as one of three finalists in the Ahuwhenua Māori Farming Awards. In their bid for the award, Ngāi Tahu Farming hosted the judges on the 7-8 March, with the public who were also welcome to look at the facilities on the 8 March. The winner will be announced in May, and I am hopeful Ngāi Tahu Farming will win the award. On a final note, it is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Dr Ranginui Walker. Ranginui had a profound influence on Māoridom. His passion for te reo Māori and Māori history were second to none with his services to Māori recognised in 2001 when he became a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Dr Walker will be remembered for his activism, writing, teachings and social commentary. Our aroha and condolences are with his whānau.

The moment that we come together and appreciate the intimate connection between whakapapa,

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Wedding at Takahanga Marae

On Saturday 20 February at 1pm, whānau gathered to celebrate the marriage of Johnny and Michaela Te Wani.

Johnny Te Wani with his parents Garry and Jacqui Te Wani and his new bride Michaela in the Takahanga archway.

The happy couple.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau, ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. I hope everyone is still making the most of this weather. It will be starting to chill down soon so make sure you get your wood and coal ready for winter. I have listened to a few of our kaumātua and they are saying it’s going to be a bad winter for us on Te Tai o Poutini, so I really hope everyone is prepared. Much love to all the whānau, who have sadly lost loved ones in the past month, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you all.

Rā whānau

Buckeridge, Judith stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana. Aroha mai whānau if I have missed anyone. A massive rā whānau to everyone not mentioned (please ring our office to go on the list).

Alan Russell, Gary Lange, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa

Congratulations

A huge congratulations to Martini Miller and Elza (Van Boxel) Miller who were married on 30 January at Paradise Trust, Glenorchy. We wish you both the best for the future and hope you have a wonderful life together. Martini is the son of the late Wayne Panapa who is the son of Ina Pugh (pictured in the whānau photo at the front, two left of the bride).

The bride and groom.

Martini and Elza surrounded by whānau and friends.

Pā picnic

winners), lolly scramble, snow ice cones and a barbeque through the day with mussel patties and sausages.We all gathered in our regular spot for our whānau photo and then made our way back to the field for our hāngī tea. After cleaning up, some of the whānau stayed back and we took our kids down the awa for a relaxing swim – a beautiful way to end our day. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to thank all whānau who chipped in to make this day go so well. Kia ora anō whānau.

On 6 February, 80-100 whānau gathered down at the pā field for our annual picnic. Matua Eli Weepu started our day with a karakia, and then the fun began. The sun was beaming down on us, everyone was covered in sun block and our kaumātua were all under shade. Everyone loved being together for a good catch up and a fun-filled day. This year we had a huge waterslide for the kids, (which they didn’t get off for the whole day), a bouncy castle, Mr Whippy, games for all ages (spot prizes for the

Whānau photo.

We will be having our pā picnic every year on Waitangi weekend whānau, so if you are from out of town, make sure you book this time off. It would be lovely to have many more whānau attend. If you would like any more information regarding this please, feel free to contact us in the tari.

The water slide.

Preparing the hāngī.

Kids tug-of-war.

Whānau playing a game of touch.

Te Kāwana Tianara o Aotearoa

Products site, Hokitika Museum, Pacific Wide and they also met people from the arts and crafts sector at the old fire station, West Coast Wine Company.

On 23 February we had the pleasure of hosting the Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine. Whānau gathered in the wharenui with the Makaawhio and Hokitika bilingual class and also the Mayor of Hokitika (Mike Havell), to welcome the GovernorGeneral onto our marae. After the pōwhiri we all gathered in Papakura (wharekai) for some kai and a hot drink and a chance to mingle. The Hokitika bilingual class sang beautiful waiata as we ate and I think I even saw a sparkly tear in the Governor-General’s eye. Sir Jerry and Lady Janine continued on their journey to Hokitika to visit some local businesses. After visiting the marae they went to the Waewae pounamu shop, the Westland Milk Whānau with Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui are held the second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send your stories, news and photos to: Nelly.Mason@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 755 6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga News from the marae

I also hope that you have had much luck when you have been away on your paydays having a wee tinkle. P.S. We bring all our bowls back, maybe you are breaking them all Aunty Patty and that’s why they are missing. Love you K.K.K aka. Patty. Ngā mihi Anonymous.

Well, here we go again, with not so much gossip. Condolences to all those who lost loved ones, chin up and be happy. I have been approached by one of our whānau about someone shifting vases of flowers from their whānau graves to other graves. When the whānau did catch up with all the vases, they put them back where they belonged. But lo and behold, the following week they did another hīkoi back to the other graves – so please buy your own. It could be tamariki but I suspect not, as some of the flower bowls are very big.

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER

We seem to live in a time Where hidden agenda’s hide a crime New laws sprout an invisible rein And leadership is deemed insane Where systems fail those in need Promises made are not guaranteed Until exposed, corruption is bold With secret plans that go untold Nations riot and march to express Too much domestic, civil and global unrest With Martial law, terrorism to genocide Media frenzies can sway to one side Racism and separation an ignorant state For Nationality, cultural and religious hate To raise a false one and one that can change None raised in surrender isn’t that strange The global debt of paper, to fund or lend Yet weapons of mass destruction, more to spend With more reliance over the counter drugstore Diseases and viruses seem to plague us more The push of vaccines the doorway to approval Our rights to our bodies slowly under removal Freakish looking mutations, spiked and laced From chemicals, poisons and toxic waste Contamination, radiation and also pollution Are we the cause or are we the solution Fracking, bombing, blasting and drilling Depleting resources the madness in killing How safe is our info, technology to hack The all seeing eye surveillance to track Buried bunkers, labs and underground bases Why the cover up with all these secret places Protection is law, we the people come first Doesn’t really look like it with the state of the Earth If we experience and research what makes us unwell Extend to the environment, you should be able to tell If our senses pick up and we feel the effects So must the marine life, the wildlife and all the insects The elements with their wounds they have to endure They are also trying to tell us that man has the cure We are all in this together and we are all to blame If we see what’s happening and hang our heads in shame It’s not all doom and gloom, it doesn’t have to be It’s about being the change and accept that we are free Teaching generations that unity is not bowing in defeat It’s about being Sovereign and standing on our own two feet.

Tuahiwi Marae has been a hive of activity. This last fortnight I have been there for eight days straight with Joan. It has been very good, very motivating – until you get home and the aches and pains start. But all is good the next day – I love it. My two cousins, Tokomaru and Ila, are having a rest at some place but I will let Koral tell you about that. I’d love to go there but there is too much to do (lies, I am too nosey). I must thank Wendy and Barry Reuben for bringing down their lovely kai of pūhā, pork chops, kamokamo, potatoes, corn and tomatoes that I have put in the freezer. What do you think about those earthquakes? My daughter Michelle came over to stay the night when the second one happened. I said it was okay, but two minutes later I was the first out the door in the car before they even came outside (fast eh). I am away to Rangiora now – yes it is payday and I am off for a little tingle on you know what, so wish me luck (I need it). So till next time – see ya. (It’s all about me again). K.K.K

Tēnā koe K.K.K

This pānui is a personal acknowledgement to let you know that I love reading your Te Pānui Rūnaka stories every month. I look forward to reading your articles and finding out all the ‘goss’ on the everyday life at the pā. I’m impressed by your youth and that you are still an active writer – as well as what I read and see (when I am at the pā) a very hard worker – we could all learn a thing or two from you. I have enjoyed your stories about your experiences on your trips away with other whānau members and think “man I wish she had a camera” so we can bring your stories to life through your eyes. I am also glad to hear that you are fed well throughout all these hui that you either attend or tautoko with. We also love all the support you give Rex and your cousin Charlie. We also heard through the kūmara vine that you had a boyfriend come visit you recently, hope he picked you up off the floor when you slipped off your seat.

Nā Lesel Flutey.

Wairewa Rūnanga Tēnā tātou katoa, He tika hoki kia mihi atu ki a rātou kua wehe atu ki te pō, rātou katoa kua kapo i te rika kaha o aituā, ā, rātou hoki i mate i kā pakaka nui o te ao, te tini me te mano o Kāi Tātou te iwi Māori i hikahika rā i kā motu kē o te ao, e poua mā, e taua mā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā, moe mai rā i te manaakitaka o ō koutou atua. Nō reira, waiho rātou ki a rātou, ko tātou ki a tātou, tēnā anō tātou katoa. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

He pēpi

Tamara and Amandeep would like to introduce Ranveer George Kumar born 23 February weighing 6.6lbs. Ranveer is the great-grandson of the late Maurice Nutira. Whānau are extremely proud.

Ranveer George Kumar.

Wairewa Marae Open Day

The Wairewa Marae will be holding an Open Day for the Wairewa Community on Sunday 24 April. This was held annually, however since the rebuild of Makō and the earthquakes we have never held another one. Therefore the Wairewa Executive have decided to re-establish this day to reconnect with the community, and open the doors of the marae.

A pōwhiri to welcome everyone to the marae will be held at 10am, with a hāngī lunch to be provided at 1pm. Weaving, taonga puoro, taiaha and kapa haka demonstrations will take place, with a chance to partake as well. Please keep an eye out for further information.

Aoraki Bound experience

constantly and that’s exactly what I was looking forward to. For me, heading off on the four day hīkoi was meaningful in that my daughter (Sarah Fulham) and my father (Maurice Nutira) had done the same walk. In doing my mihimihi, introducing myself and explaining where I’m from, I found connections to my Dad a number of times, so again I got to take my Dad’s spirit with me.

In February my Mum Rowena Fulham (Ngāi Tahu Ngāti Irakehu) completed Aoraki Bound – although, “completing” doesn’t do it justice – she absolutely smashed it. Her latest achievement isn’t a surprise to me because she has never had a limit in place as to what she will do. It’s what I admire most about her. Seven years ago I had the opportunity to take part in Aoraki Bound myself. My experience didn’t quite go to plan. There was an emergency helicopter ride and a flight to Christchurch from Greymouth in a somewhat questionable plaster cast on a broken arm, and equally questionable hospital gown. So since then, I’ve been ‘that Sarah.’ It’s nice to hear the general response has become, “Oh, you’re Rowena’s Sarah.” I walk a little taller now, that’s the gift Mum has given me. She carried me with her in February – so in a way I got to get a little closer to that finish line. Below is Mum’s experience in her own words. I hope her words encourage many more Ngāi Tahu whānau to take on the challenge of Aoraki Bound. Nā Sarah Fulham. “The 20 days on Aoraki Bound took me from one extreme to another, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and culturally. It was an incredible journey that was one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done but by far, the most rewarding. From day one it was obvious we would be outside our comfort zones

Kupe 614 reach Noti Raureka.

He made the pounamu that I wear and it came from the Arahura, so tramping up that river and hearing the stories was very special for me.

My advice to you is to look for the support around you in anything you find challenging, there is always someone who will remind you what your strength is. Completing this journey is the start of another. I’ve got things to do now, goals to strive for and lifelong friendships with people who have a special connection. This experience has helped me understand the importance of reconnecting with the people and places around Wairewa. I’ve realised an absolute dream and walked the footsteps of my daughter and my dad. I would never have achieved that without this opportunity.”

At the start of this journey I wondered if I could do it. I was the oldest in the group and my strategy was to stay at the front of every challenge so I wasn’t chasing the bunch. The support and encouragement from the group pushed and pulled me to the end. Everyone had their own strengths that made our watch pretty awesome.

Rowena and husband Mike at the graduation ceremony with Aoraki in the background.

Rowena crossing the swing bridge.

Cultural mapping hui

Takerei Norton and Iain Gover will be attending this cultural mapping hui so Wairewa Whānau can work together inclusively to review the Cultural Mapping work that has been completed so far with regards to recording and mapping Māori place names throughout Te Pātaka a Rākaihautū.

The Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project is using the latest Geographical Information System (GIS) technology to record, map and transmit traditional Ngāi Tahu knowledge. With the aid of GIS technology the stories and place names that record Ngāi Tahu history in Te Waipounamu are being mapped onto a virtual landscape for future generations.

The details of the Wairewa Cultural Mapping Hui are: Time: 10am – 3pm Date: Sunday 10 April Location: Wairewa Marae

GIS integrates computer technology for capturing, managing, analysing and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. It allows the user to view, understand, question, interpret and visualise data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns and trends in a variety of mediums.

The purpose of this hui will be to review all of the Māori place names that have been mapped throughout the takiwā of Wairewa Rūnanga. If you would like copies of the draft reports to review prior to our hui please contact the Wairewa Rūnanga office, 03 377 1513 or wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu place names, traditional travel routes, Māori reserved land and other areas of cultural significance are examples of the knowledge that is being recorded on the GIS technology. In essence the GIS tool is where relationships can be analysed and then visualised in the form of maps. The system allows layers of information to be laid over the land, bringing the information to life and giving it greater context.

Takerei would also like to discuss the draft Cultural Mapping Policy for Wairewa Rūnanga and seek formal feedback. Copies can be request from the office. If you are interested in attending, can you please RSVP to the Wairewa Rūnanga office, 03 377 1513 or wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for catering purposes by Monday 4 April. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Takerei directly on 0800 KAI TAHU or takerei.norton@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

In conjunction with the mapping of cultural values is the development of a reference based system guided by kaumātua and marae representatives to ensure the authenticity and integrity of information.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Congratulations

Congratulations to our Taumutu men on their gold medal waka ama win. Adrian Tukaki (second from the right) is the nephew of Malcolm Wards (Wards whānau) who now lives in Tauranga and is a former Crusader from the original 1995 team). Craig, Adrian, Todd and Iaean have been paddling together for 15 years in the same crew and have paddled with their other team mates – Ross and Jack (from Christchurch) and Todd (from Motueka) for 7-8 years.

Gold Medallist winners from left: Iaean Cranwell (Wairewa), Jack Wormald, Craig Pauling (Taumutu), Todd Jago (Ngāti Raukawa), Adrian Tukaki (Taumutu) and Ross Gilray.

Notice of postal ballot

Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm on Sunday 1 May 2016 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot closes 5pm on Sunday 10 April. It is for the purposes of electing the members of Te Taumutu Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative for the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member. Members of the rūnanga are encouraged to ensure that their contact details are correct, by contacting the rūnanga as below.

Whakatau mō ngā tauira, Lincoln University

Te Taumutu Rūnanga led the pōwhiri for the students at Lincoln University on 22 February. Along with the interim Vice Chancellor, John Hay, Te Mairiki welcomed new and returning students. For many of the international students this was the first opportunity to experience a whakatau. Even though Te Mairiki invited a small delegation of the hundreds of students to come across for hongi, most of the international students jumped into the queue.

With over a hundred students in the queue, our foreheads were very sore and numerous selfies were taken so the students could show the whānau at home the art of hongi. Following the whakatau a small ceremony to remember the Christchurch earthquake was held in the Stewart Building where all were invited to light a candle to remember those we lost.

From left to right: Puamiria Parata-Goodall with Ben Matthews, Lincoln University. Te Mairiki Williams welcoming students to Lincoln University. Ben Matthews and Professor Hirini Matunga.

Appointment Committee nominations

Please contact the office for further information and if you have any questions.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. For further information and updated nomination forms for the Appointment Committee please contact the Taumutu Office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by the Taumutu Office before 5pm on Sunday 10 April 2016.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga, P.O Box 3214, Christchurch 8140. Phone 03 371 2660 or email taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Kura o Papatahora

West Melton School, Te Kura o Papatahora, is excited to be able to build a new classroom block to meet the significant population growth in the local area. Kaumātua, education sub-committee members, pupils and members of the community joined Justin Tipa in blessing the site of the new building.

From left: Liz Brown, Denise Sheat, Daphne O’Connell, Marg Jones, Pat Nutira and Justin Tipa.

Te Uru Tarata

On Wednesday 2 March, Kelvin Coe (Selwyn District Mayor), Liz Brown, Denise Sheat, Tracy Rohan, Daphne O’Connell, Aunty Marg Jones, Uncle Pat Nutira, and Justin Tipa blessed the site for the new Rolleston School, Te Uru Tarata – Lemonwood Grove School.

From left: Tracy Rohan, Justin Tipa, Uncle Pat Nutira, Daphne O’Connell, Aunty Marg Jones and Denise Sheat.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Kura reo Rakatahi

On 19-23 January myself and a number of other Ngāi Tahu descendants embarked on a journey. We were given the opportunity to improve our te reo, learn about Kāi Tahu history and stories, visit pā sites and participate in a number of awesome activities. Some of these activities included whale watching, kayaking, taiaha, creation of a waiata and haka and many more. Kura reo Rakatahi provided me with knowledge of my iwi, amazing experiences and the chance to meet lifelong friends. To anyone who is of Ngāi Tahu descent looking to either learn or improve their te reo or learn more about where they come from, I highly recommend going to the next Kura reo Rakatahi – it’s an amazing opportunity and something that will never be forgotten. Nā Hannah Clark.

One of the activities at Kura Reo Rakatahi.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Congratulations

Health portfolio

Next month we will announce the lucky recipient of the Mobil Oil offer to sponsor a female from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to a Leadership and Capacity Building course at a five-week seminar in Indonesia. The trip will be all expenses paid. That lucky person will engage in a course facilitated by the world-recognised Plan International USA. The invitation was a result of our relationship building with Mobil Oil and is offered to selected guests across the world. This is a great honour for us as only one other Māori position was offered in New Zealand.

World Smokefree Day 31 May – we are hosting a kaumātua/whānau 2km walk in Hagley Park. Everyone is welcome and there will be shared kai afterwards at Rehua Marae and the Rockers of Ages will not only be walking but entertaining with awesome voices. Sign up for the free ‘Healthy Home Improvement Plan’ (insulation, heating, lighting, ventilation and glazing). Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre brings you a great range of courses including: family inclusive training, grief, loss and trauma plus courses on relating well to men who attend health services and understanding and managing children’s anxiety. These are worthwhile training courses and run professionally.

Rūnanga news

Rāpaki has approved the purchase of a fishing net/boat for whānau to go fishing in Whakaraupō monthly. Pōua Rik Pitama will oversee the fishing whānau day.

Christchurch is on the agenda in June (tentative) for the next Protecting our Mokopuna seminar. Another kaupapa you are welcome to contact the office for more information about.

Rāpaki is committed to a weekend wānanga for whaikōrero/whakapapa over a 10-month period. More details will follow so if you are interested please let the office know.

Mark your calendars

Funding Rounds Open: Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke: Criteria and grant applications are available from the office. Applications close on 31 March and 30 September.

Our recent funding application for our māra kai garden beds has been approved by Te Puni Kōkiri. This supports ongoing recognition of rongoā as a key focus in Rāpaki.

Aroha mai, for this being quite a brief report. I will endeavor to provide a lot more information next month.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te mihi o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Haere ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna e tatari ana ki tua o te ārai. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Tēnā anō tātou katoa

If a postal ballot is required, the following formal notification is made in line with 5 (d) of the Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio (TRoM) Rules:

The weather gods have continued to send us a mixed bag of weather here on Poutini. From hazy summer days and sunburn, to gentle showers and heavy rain and a few spectacular thunder and lightning displays. Sadly the deafening sound of the cicadas are fading – a signal that Raumati is also fading.

That TRoM membership will be closed to new members from 18 April to 20 May 2016, noting a further potential extension of the date to 15 July 2016, if required to allow the completion of postal ballot process. That new membership applications received during this period will be held, until membership reopens on the day following the conclusion of the postal ballot process but no later than 15 July 2016.

We have had another full on month here on Poutini. We have begun the process for our Electoral Ballot and Makaawhio Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative for nominations for the committee, and applications for the TRoNT Representative. This date will have passed by the time the magazine comes out. Always check dates against publication date.

Last month we welcomed new staff member, Paul Wilson to the recently created Kairuruku ngā rawa Makaawhio or Makaawhio Resource Management Coordinator.

Paul’s role is quite broad but essentially he will be coordinating the implementation and managing the review of our pounamu management plan, including strategies to protect pounamu and driving the completion of, and then implementation of the Makaawhio Natural Resources Plan.

Paul will be a familiar face and name to many. He has been involved in many roles at the rūnanga since its inception including his position as a former Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative. One of our ahi kā whānau, he is synonymous with Hunts Beach and will be based in an office at the Jacobs River School. Nau mai, hoki mai.

Governor-General visits Poutini

Kiwi Wildlife Centre. Sir Jerry and Lady Janine visited the final two hatched chicks for the season, naming a 14-day-old chick, Huru (feather).

The Governor General, Sir Jerry Mataparae and his wife Lady Janine had a jam-packed itinerary while here on the coast, starting with a pōwhiri at Arahura Marae on 23 February, where Poutini Kāi Tahu jointly welcomed him.

The centre plays an important role locally in the ONE Kiwi programme managed by the Department of Conservation. Our rūnanga has been involved in the strategy, introduced to try to save the two most critically-endangered species of kiwi, both found in our rohe – the rowi and the tokoeka. They work in partnership with DOC, taking viable eggs from kiwi burrows, incubating them, raising the hatched chicks until they go to a predator-free island and finally being released back into the wild when they are large enough to fend off predators.

Later in the afternoon he met with students, board members and staff at Westland High School. Students shared their experiences following the Waitangi Day fire, which made national headlines and displaced students and staff, who have been continuing their learning journey across multiple halls and venues in Hokitika. It will be some time before they return to the school. Staff, students and the community have pulled together to meet the challenges presented and most importantly, students do not feel their learning has been compromised.

They also paid a visit to the new Department of Conservation offices in the Ngāi Tahu-owned building Te Ao Mārama. We worked on and developed interpretation in the new office, based on Ki uta, ki tai and the stories of our people. Te Ao Mārama will be officially opening next month.

The next day, Sir Jerry took to the air with Sir Hannibal Hayes, to enjoy the sights, including the amazing Amethyst River and their Hydro Power scheme; and our glacier, Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere. Following that, we welcomed his party in Waiau (Franz Josef) at the

Governor-General visits Kiwi Wildlife Centre in Waiau-Franz Josef.

Māhaki whānau (Left to right) Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Maria Russell, Rachael Forsyth, (seated) Richard Wallace and Barbara Vaea, Susan Wallace with DOC Managers Wayne Costello and Jo MacPherson with “Te Mata o te whenua,” the pou which anchors the space.

Tawini Governor-General and his party are welcome to Te Tai o Poutini at Arahura Marae.

Governor-General pays a visit to Westland High School.

ANZAC Cove 2015

Anton Overy was honoured to visit Gallipoli last year with his maternal grandfather, the place where his great Uncle Jack Bannister and several other Kāti Māhaki men served. The great-great-grandson of Margaret Bannister, Anton descends from armed forces stock. His father Edward and grandmother Wendy both served in the Royal New Zealand Navy and his greatgrandfather Stanley James Sampson, served in the Māori Battalion Company D during WWII.

Anton Overy at ANZAC Cove.

Pursuing the dream

It’s a very exciting time for Dennise. She is loving the experience and has learnt so much already through the Arsenal Football Club.

Dennise Robinson has taken a step closer to fulfilling her aspirations to coach football at a national level, when she was selected from hundreds of young people internationally to participate in the Arsenal Football Club Gap Year programme. She packed up and moved to London where she has almost completed stage one of the program, gaining F.A (Football Association) coaching qualifications and the coaching footballers with disabilities module. She is about to begin the teaching English as a foreign language course which will help her in the next stage of the programme. Dennise has also managed to fit in some coaching in North London schools with tamariki and rakatahi aged between 7 and 15 years on behalf of Arsenal. She will soon find out which country she will travel to next as part of the programme which provides an opportunity for her to coach within a wider range of community programmes and football schools with one of the clubs international partners.

Dennise Robinson.

West Coast Conservation Board

We recently hosted the West Coast Conservation Board at our marae. After attending a community hui in Haast, they came to us for another hui and overnight stay. The hui provided an excellent opportunity to present and discuss partnership, what it looks like in action and to experience the varied kaupapa that the board deals with when they meet.

Meeting in progress in the marae.

Maramataka

Mark your calendars for the events below. If you need more information, please contact the office. Nau mai, haere mai.

The Department of Conservation, Heritage New Zealand, Heritage Hokitika, Hokitika Museum and Makaawhio have been working together to create a unique event that will attract people from all around the South Island. An exhibition at our museum, DOC-led walks in South Westland tracing some of Douglas’ iconic explorations, a historic walk from Hokitika to Douglas’ grave site, and a recreation of his famous meeting with Richard Seddon are just some of the activities planned for the weekend. A social evening planned for Saturday 4 June in the Hokitika Regent Theatre will combine some classic West Coast stories about Charlie Douglas and West Coast exploration with music and socialising.

Hui Rūnanganui Our next Hui Rūnanganui (executive meeting) will be held at our marae at 9am on 23 April. The following meeting will be in Hokitika, 9.30am 11 June. Please let the office know if you are attending for catering purposes. Makaawhio film night We will be holding a film evening with a mixture of recent and historical rūnanga videos and movies at our marae on Sunday 24 April. The night before ANZAC Day “movie night” will kick off at 6.30pm in Kaipō and no doubt will provide a few laughs, some tears and another great opportunity for whakawhanukataka.

A highlight of the evening will be the launch of the reprinted much sought-after book “Mr Explorer Douglas.” For those of you unfamiliar with Charlie Douglas, his claim to fame came about as a result of his extensive exploration of the West Coast Region for the NZ Survey Department over a 40-year period. In addition to his skill in surveying and mapping the region, he recorded his observations of flora, fauna and geology in the journals and survey reports he kept. These observations and his diary accounts are informative and entertaining. For Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio, it is his relationship with guide and Māhaki tipuna Ruera (Taringaroa) Te Naihi referred to as “Māori Bill” that is the most fascinating aspect and we will be sharing some of that during the weekend. If you are looking for an excuse to spend some time here, come over for the long weekend.

ANZAC Day service We will be marking ANZAC Day at our marae on 25 April, with a commemorative service, starting at 10.30am. Hui-ā-tau 2016 Mark your calendars now. Our annual general meeting will be held Saturday 8 October. Westland explorer remembered A Queens Birthday weekend event is taking shape to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Westland explorer, surveyor and map maker, Charlie Douglas.

Rūnanga website and database

We have been working on a new website for the rūnanga for some time. It is almost ready for whānau to access. There is a members’ only section on the website and in order to access this you will need to be a registered member. Please contact Rachael in the office to check that you are registered.

Keeping in contact

Our recent mail-outs have resulted in a lot of returned mail, which means our efforts to ensure that our membership database is up-to-date, still needs plenty of work. Members can help by contacting the office and checking we have correct address and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna. Facebook: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; phone 03 755 7885 susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora. Makaawhio Marae.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

Rā whānau

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy.

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recently. Special mention to our executive secretary, Ivy Johnston.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Congratulations Our chairman Graeme Lane was selected to receive one of this year’s Waimate District Civic Awards. The Waimate District Civic Awards 2016 were held at the council chambers, which saw four adult volunteers, one youth volunteer and a local group recognised and thanked for their community service. Graeme received the award for his many years supporting Waihao Marae and for being the president of both the Waimate Pony Club and Waimate March Hare motorbike rally. Our thanks go out to the Waimate kapa haka group who supported Graeme on this special occasion. Graeme, whānau and invited guests.

Morven School

Whānau events

Our local Morven School has celebrated the end of an important era in the Morven community history with a school reunion that coincided with the school’s closure. Waihao Marae assisted the school in making this a successful occasion.

The golf tournament is still a work in progress and tentatively set for September. More information will be provided as date and venue are confirmed. If you are interested in participating, or to assist with organising, can you please let the Waihao office know.

Marae visits

Hui news

Students from Glenavy School and Waimate High School visited the marae in February as part of learning about the Treaty of Waitangi. Approximately 50 Year 8 Waimate High School students and staff assisted whānau with harvesting and preparing raupō for future repairs to our mōkihi.

Our next whānau hui will be held at the Waihao Marae on 10 April.

Appointments committee

The following people were successful in their application and have been appointed to the appointments committee: Ian Brunton, Lex Brunton, Graeme Lane, Jennifer Thomas, Dave Thomas, Martyn Smith and Dardanelle McLean-Smith with Martyn Smith being elected as Chairperson.

We would like to thank Wes from Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust and Sophia from Working Waters Trust for assisting us in this project.

Reminders

TRoNT nominations

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and/or stories to the office.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Applications are invited for the positions of Waihao Rūnanga Representative and Alternate to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. For information and application forms please contact Ron Donaldson, on behalf of the Appointment Committee Chair: Email: Ron.Donaldson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Ph: 03 689 4726. Applications must be submitted by close of business on April 9.

The marae office is currently updating the whānau database. You will receive either a letter or an email about this in the near future. Please respond to these and provide the information required to assist in this project.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all celebrating birthdays this month.

Christmas party

Our Christmas party was held on Saturday 5 December, this was a fun night for everyone. The children enjoyed the bouncy castle even though it blew over in the winds later in the afternoon. Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable night.

Whānau enjoying the Christmas Party.

Visitors to the office

There have been a lot of visitors through the office. Four different whānau called in to research their whakapapa and visit their marae for the first time. This was a good opportunity to register them with Moeraki. Kā mihi nui ki a koutou, he whakaahua tēnei nō tētahi hui. I tango tēnei whakaahua i kā rā whakatā o Maehe ki Moeraki. Ko te kaupapa o te hui ko kā wawata mō kā tau kei te heke mai. Anei ētahi tākata e whakapapa ana ki kā hapū o Moeraki. He pai rawa atu te whakawhanaukataka o te hui nei, he pai hoki te kōrero, te kaimoana, me te tītī.

Front row Left to right: Lisa Te Raki, Mary Anne Tipa, Judy Tipa, Ranui Ryan.Second row: Robyn Maguigan, Joseph Puneke Tipa, Nola Tipa, Reita Mathews.Third row: Karen Coutts, Sandra Tipene Hampstead, Patrick Tipa, Koa Whītau Kean, Haydon Richards.Back row: David Higgins,Zac Smith, Justin Tipa.

Congratulations

On Saturday 13 February Carrie Arthur (granddaughter of Ngaire Coy) was married to Shanan Beecroft at The Rose Garden in Caroline Bay. Ngaire walked Carrie down the aisle in front of her whānau and friends. It was a beautiful day, the first time in 10 years all three children had been together and five generations in attendance.

Shanan and Carrie Beecroft.

Whānau together to celebrate the special day.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ngā mate

Our matriarch, Dorothy Te Mahana (Mahana) Walsh, previously Smith (née Te Tau), has begun her long heke or journey, to her Hawaiki pā Māmoe. Mahana was our oldest living lady and a true wahine taua and rangatira. On behalf of her beloved Puketeraki whānau, I pass on our sincere condolences to her whānau spread around the world. Mahana was a complete mother figure, a staunch member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League, the Mothers’ Union, a member of countless community groups and a strong kaumātua. We will all miss her advice, aroha, cheerful smile, sparkling eyes, and her ability to recall the past. She was a reliable authority on tikanga Māori. She spoke with clarity on iwi matters, showed total commitment to her own whānau, and the wider hapū. Our hearts ache terribly for this gentle lady. Pūmau ki te Atua. Forever with the Lord. Nā, David Ellison, Upoko. Dorothy Te Mahana Walsh, 7 August, 1923 — 15 February, 2016.

Correction

In February’s edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka we wrongly reported on the birth of Kawiti (not Kawhiti) Parata-Taiapa. Kawiti was named after his epitomes Ngāti Hine tupuna ‘Te Ruki Kawiti’. Kawiti was born on the 31st December, not the 29 December. Apologies to the Parata-Taiapa and Tutbury whānau.

He pēpi

Acknowledgements

Karauna Whiu-Banfield was born at Waikato Hospital on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 3.28pm. Weighing 7lbs 6oz or 3.345kgs, she is a daughter for Hohaia Whiu and Teipoi Banfield, and a sister for Kereihi. Nau mai e kō. He uri tēnei nō ngā kāwai rangatira o Puketeraki o Huirapa.

Robyn Walsh We would like to give special mention to Jen and my team here at work – Te Taumatua (Iwi Engagement and Identity), who worked tirelessly in the kitchen and were such a huge support to us. Tama Smith The Smith whānau would like to extend a big thank you to all those who shared their aroha, their awhi and their mahi with us. Their efforts made this tangi so memorable for all of our whānau whānui. Aroha nui ki a koutou.

Hinga with her latest moko, Karauna Whiu-Banfield.

TUIA Mayoral Rangatahi Mentoring Programme

In early February the nomination of Te Aroha Parata for the 2016 TUIA Mayoral Rangatahi Mentoring Programme was accepted. The programme is “an intentional, long-term, inter-generational approach to develop the leadership capacity of young Māori in communities throughout New Zealand. It is believed that with the right support and right opportunities these young leaders could become drivers of social and economic change in their respective communities.” Te Aroha has been a tutor on our Te Reo Rakatahi I Otago programme, sharing knowledge and understanding around Māori culture, tikanga and kawa. We are thrilled for Te Aroha as she embarks on a series of wānanga around Aotearoa, the first of which was held 11-13 March. Te Aroha (Blossom) Parata.

New Directorship for Pūketeraki Limited

At our last rūnaka general meeting, Sam Inglis, a newly-registered member from Auckland, descendant of Motoitoi, was appointed to the board of Puketeraki Limited. Though Sam lives in the North Island he has a skill set that is well aligned with the philosophy of the company. Sam has worked for the NZ Treasury and NZ Superannuation Fund, dealing with treaty negotiations, environmental policy and the assessment, execution and management of investment opportunities. Sam holds a Bachelor of Law and Economics from Otago University and an MBA from Oxford University. He is currently part of the Direct Investment Team and has the analytical and commercial skills required for direct investment. Sam is looking forward to contributing his experience to the company’s future success. Welcome aboard. Roger Wyeth was also re-appointed to the board at the RGM. Sam Inglis.

Ta Whakaea Hou

On 21 February, 28 February and 6 March a series of wānanga were held in Karitāne involving waka ama, games, planting, water safety and fun for rangatahi between the ages of 12 and 24. One of the highlights was the design, carving, staining and installation of 20 pou at the waka landing site at Orbell’s Crossing in Karitāne. The pou are truly stunning. Full story on Ta Whakaea Hou will be available in the rūnaka newsletter, due out in early April. Twenty pou installed at the waka landing site at Orbell’s Crossing, Karitāne.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ka mihi aroha

This year has already seen the passing of several kaumātua/loved ones and today as I write there is more sad news for whānau in Bluff. Those we remember include tangihanga held here at Ōtākou, Rāmarama Pratt, Rei Owens, Matenga Taiaroa and Jim Hanson. Ōtākou whānau joined with Puketeraki to farewell Dorothy Te Mahana Walsh, with Ōtākou branch of

Wātene Māori in support as well as the tangi of Matenga at Ōtākou. We have joined in spirit with our whānau for the memorial of all those who died in the earthquake especially our Kāi Tahu whānau in Ōtautahi on 22 February 2011. Kei konā te aroha me te whakaaro, with love and deepest sympathy for all whānau during these difficult days.

From left to right: Matenga Taiaroa 10 March 1934 – 25 February 2016. Rāmarama Olivia Pratt (née Ellison), 12 June 1946 – 31 December 2015. Rei Olivia Atawhai Owens (née Taiaroa), 1 October 1932 – 1 February 2016.

Rā whānau

Kā mihi nui i tō rā whānau, wishing you many happy returns of the day.

He pēpi

Ka mihi nui me te aroha ki kā pēpi hou. Welcome to all Kāi Tahu summer babies. A delightful visitor to our office in March was 1-year-old Aniwa with her māmā Amber Bridgeman.

Amber Bridgeman with her daughter Aniwa visiting Ōtākou wharenui.

Poem written by David Hawea Taiaroa

As his bowline lays loose, we’re left here confused, Wondering what went wrong, but we have to stay strong. As the sea sees no wrong, he was at home – his home was the sea.

Eighty-two years and still had no fears We’re left here holding back tears. Three generations at sea when we heard the news – there are very few crews who can say So as I tip my hat, I’m proud I can say that.

But two generations are left to ride Every crest and see the tide ebb and flow, So on every high tide I want you to know You’re one of a kind, never far from my mind I love you to bits, still recall our first trip So as I come to grips, as your bow line lays loose

I love you bits Stay safe on God’s ships. Nā David Hawea Taiaroa (Grandson of Te Matenga “Marty” Taiaroa).

Ōtākou Marae news

News for Te Pānui Rūnaka

Several organisations that the marae has established relationships with have recently used the marae including: the A3K 3-day noho marae; University of Otago medical students noho marae sponsored by Tui Kent; LEOTC Pine Hill School noho marae sponsored by Moana Wesley; MPA-consultation hui and DCC Māori Participation Working Party sponsored by Edward Ellison. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online. http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/

Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau or personal news for including in our pānui. Please send your news items i.e. achievements in sports, education or anything else of community interest, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou and photos to: office@tro.org.nz Your photos must have captions including the names of people in the photo. Thank you.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Greetings to all

Mauria mai ngā mate Kia tangihia e tātou Haere e ngā mate, haere, haere, haere Āpiti hono, tātai hono Te hunga mate ki te hunga mate Te hunga ora ki te hunga ora Koutou katoa, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou Tēnā tātou katoa.

Tihei mauri ora! Piki mai rā, Kake mai rā Ka tau te manu ki tēnei pae Ka tau te manu ki tērā pae Koheri – Kohera Me kimi, me rangahau, kei, tēnei piringa, kei tēnā hekoa, Ka ao ka ao, ka ao te rā Nō reira, e ngā hau e whā, e ngā hapū o Ngāi Tahu, kei konei, kei konā, kei korā Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa

We are in the final stages of getting our new complex signed off so everything down here in Gore has been very busy. We wish to thank everyone once again for their patience and support while we get back up and running. We are all looking forward to the year in our new offices.

Kaumātua health days

Every third Wednesday of the month we hold our health day for kaumātua at the Salvation Army. If you have any questions about what is offered on health days or have any kaumātua in the area that you think will benefit from joining us please, phone the office to talk to us.

Children’s day

It was a great day at the MLT Multisport Centre for the tamariki, who enjoyed all the activities on offer. We hold our tamariki programme once a month. If you have any tamariki in the area that you would like to join up please contact the office.

Waihōpai Rūnaka News from the Squirrel on the Hill

Kia ora whānau, Well, time is really getting on now, we are into the third month already and it’s like we never stop. The iwi and community business still carries on. A lot is happening. I personally have been busy with meetings both in the community and for iwi. The marae is moving along slowly but steady at the moment, we have whānau digging and cleaning whale-bones for the museum and doing a great job as well.

Aroha nui whānau, that’s it from me. Take care and to all our young ones we all love you dearly, don’t ever think we don’t – so give mum and dad some hugs, ka pai. Cheers Nā Squirrel on the Hill.

The Try-whānau Triathlon was held in Bluff at the start of March, it was all good. Our kapa haka kaumātua group performed as well. Ka pai whānau. My mate Dave Baldy came home for a holiday, good to see the man. Happy birthday to all those who are a year older, cheers. To our whānau with a new addition to their household, a big congratulations to you all.

Cyril Gilroy and Dave Baldy out in Bluff.

Murihiku kaumātua performing at Try-whānau Triathlon Day.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, Our thoughts are on the new tītī season. We wish whānau who are going to the islands a safe and bountiful journey.

Many thanks to whānau who assisted in the preparations leading up to this hui. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations – wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Unfortunately the scheduled Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu general hui which was to be held at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu was cancelled due to a tangi.

Congratulations

125cc team race winners It was the first time “Ōreti Guns” had entered in the 125cc team race held at Moore Park Speedway on 30 January. Ryan Colvin, Cormack Buchannan, Hayden Brookland and Dakota Crengle won the team event. Good one boys. Kia kaha. Nā Aunty Shona Fordyce.

Dakota Crengle is pictured wearing the red winners sash. Dakota’s parents are Ricky and Alisha and Royd and Pam. His grandparents are all so very proud of Dakota and his team. 20

The ‘Ōreti Guns Team’ Left to right is: Ryan Colvin, Cormack Buchannan, Hayden Brookland and Dakota Crengle.

Dakota Crengle.

Pūmanawa Scholarship

In 2015, Janelle Wilson was awarded the annual Ngāi Tahu Property Pūmanawa Scholarship for students demonstrating natural talent or leadership qualities. In order to receive the scholarship Janelle had to demonstrate a strong academic ability, a well-rounded community connection and strong personal qualities. As a Pūmanawa scholar, Janelle will be able to work at Ngāi Tahu Property and contribute to the future development of Ngāi Tahu as an iwi. Janelle is currently studying Law and Psychology and is in her fifth and final year of study at the University of Otago. Pūmanawa is Ngāi Tahu Property’s commercially-focused scholarship for Ngāi Tahu tertiary students. Pūmanawa means natural talent or leadership qualities and is the fundamental driver of Ngāi Tahu Property’s mandate to grow our Ngāi Tahu whānui so they are strong in their culture and proud of their heritage. If you want to be a Pūmanawa recipient you will need to demonstrate a strong academic ability and a well-rounded community connection that you will be able to show at either a whānau, hapū, papatipu rūnanga or iwi level.

Tokoeka kiwi return to the wild

Kelly Gough is a ranger at Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary. Her prime responsibility is for the juvenile kiwi held at the sanctuary.*

Janelle Wilson, Ngāi Tahu Property Pūmanawa Scholarship recipient.

Two Ōraka Aparima representatives – Norman Cleaver and Alex Taurima, accompanied the Haast Department of Conservation team and Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary staff on this amazing and memorable trip to Coal Island. *The information for this story by Kelly Gough has been edited and condensed for this publication.

On Wednesday 9 December 2015, Ōrokonui staff members and the Haast Department of Conservation team met at 6am at the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary to catch some juvenile kiwi for release on to Coal Island. This was the first official scheduled departure of kiwi from the year-old Ōrokonui kiwi crèche where they managed to produce some healthy Haast Tokoeka kiwi – a big boost to the numbers of an endangered species. Five kiwi were caught, weighed and dosed, and had their old transmitters removed before being placed into transport boxes for their journey to their new digs. Coal Island is located south-west of New Zealand and lies at the entrance to Preservation Inlet in Fordland’s National Park. The island consists of 1,100 hectares and offers a safe haven with plenty of room for the Tokoeka kiwi to grow and thrive. Alex and Norman with the tokoeka.

Whānau water monitors required

It will be a time of whakawhanaungatanga, gathering and sharing mātauranga and being able to visit sites of our tūpuna, as well as looking at opportunities for our future generations.

Murihiku rūnanga are conducting research to develop a Murihiku Cultural Water Classification System. This will assist with their freshwater management needs and aspirations. The pilot study area is at sites along the Te Koroka Ara (Dart/Slipstream pounamu trail).

Two very informative hīkoi have already taken place but there are still spaces available for the third and final hīkoi. The final hīkoi is on the lower Waiau and is planned for Friday 8 April to Sunday 10 April. There is a possibility also of a tuna wānanga over the weekend so the hīkoi may run another day. You can join us for one, some or all of the hīkoi. Please register your interest with: Stevie Blair at Te Ao Mārama, email: stevie@tami.maori, phone: 03 931 1242, or Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga office, email: office@orakaaparima.org.nz, phone: 03 234 8192.

We need to collect data with a specially-designed cultural monitoring programme. One of the most important elements of any cultural monitoring programme is having whānau conducting the monitoring. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, or if you have conducted such monitoring before. If you have enthusiasm for all things water and mahinga kai then you will have the skills to help us with this mahi. We will provide transport, accommodation, kai and some koha for your time.

South coast skate and surf

John Roberts, born and bred in Riverton is of Ngāi Tahu descent and a father of six children. John and his wife Melanie worked their way up in the dairy industry to become self-employed sharemilkers. After 10 years of milking cows, they decided it was time to start up their own business.

There is no other surfboard retailer in Southland (the nearest is in Dunedin), and although they face competition from other internet retailers, a positive for his business is that prospective buyers are able to inspect the boards in person before purchasing. Advertising and marketing so far has been by wordof-mouth, recommendation and through family and friends. You can check out his website on: www.southcoastskate.co.nz

It all became a reality after a visiting Australian relative saw an opportunity for John to import and sell the “FiiK Electric Skate Boards,” which are the latest trend across the ditch. After several phone calls and a meeting with the Australian manufacturer, a deal was struck and their joint venture became a reality. John imported a few of the boards and bought some ‘Ocean and Surf’ surfboards, accessories and parts from a Christchurchbased distributor. John and Melanie were fortunate enough to lease a small shop in Riverton and opened their doors to the public eight months later. They named their business “South Coast Skate and Surf.”

During a visit to the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka office, John was given a pamphlet on the Puna Pākihi Investment Model – a Ngāi Tahu initiative which offers new and existing businesses advice, funding, mentoring and support. From there John was encouraged to contact Puna Pākihi and spoke with Wayne Vargis, who gave him some valuable advice and is guiding them in the right direction. If you are keen to know more about this incentive, please feel free to contact Wayne Vargis: wayne.vargis@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

John and Melanie’s children enjoy skateboarding and are currently learning how to surf with the local surf school. John himself did a fair bit of skating as a rangatahi, so he supports his children’s interests in both surfing and skating and is now able to combine his passion with his business. On occasions the South Coast Skate and Surf shop has been able to offer sponsorship and prizes for local surf competitions.

John and Melanie Roberts, owners of South Coast Skate and Surf.

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and exploring different medium to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate. Check out our rūnaka Facebook page: http://www. facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

We’ve created an opportunities page on Facebook. This will carry details of opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. Find it here: www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-AparimaRunaka-opportunity pages/1615071675378752 In the interim we will continue to send you emails but let us know if you no longer wish to receive them. 22

Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

Rā whānau

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time, Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy.

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Tribal Economies

Awarua whānau hosted a delegation of indigenous Alaskans who were taking part in the Ngāi Tahu Tribal Economies wānaka in February. Whānau had the pleasure of meeting, talking and listening to Manny Jules (elder of Secwepemc), Mike LeBourdais (chief, Secwepemc), Liz Medicine Crow (Haida, Tingit Alaska), Robert Miller (Eastern Shawnee, Chief Justice) and Warren-Maruk Jones (Alaska).

Sisters Danielle and Terina Stockwell, have been working on an Awarua Rūnaka initiative exploring and creating nutraceuticals utilising local natural resources (by-products such as oyster shells) and had the opportunity to share their samples, journey and ideas with Liz Medicine Crow. This initiative is one of many in the seven year-road map recently created by rūnaka and marae whānau. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has invested in this project to enhance the social, economic and environmental aspirations for whānau.

Attendees enjoyed the discussion and it stimulated much kōrero and thought around tribal economies and intergenerational wealth. It prompted us to ask the question, “What does this look like in our takiwā?”

Whānau are excited to launch their first two projects this year, and are pleased the next generation are taking the lead in these projects. More updates to follow in the coming months on how these projects are progressing.

Many thanks to Te Kura o Arowhenua for supporting the pōwhiri and entertaining guests, and many thanks to the haukāinga for the beautiful kai.

Indigenous Alaskan delegation members.

Danielle and Terina Stockwell showing their products to Liz Medicine Crow.

Awarua Synergy at Te Rau Aroha Marae

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz

The Awarua Synergy team hosted Hon. Te Ururoa Flavell and Māori Party officials at Te Rau Aroha Marae on 27 January, where they checked out the energyefficient solutions installed over the years by Awarua Synergy. This started with replacing old fan heaters with heat pumps, LED lighting and installing a solar system and a small wind turbine. The Māori Party are very keen to follow the marae and rūnaka energy efficient installations. For more information and photos please go to Awarua Synergy’s website: www.awaruasynergy.co.nz

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had their own children who need registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form(s). NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

Tio and Tītī season

The Tio and Tītī seasons have commenced. Let’s hope both prove bountiful for the harvesters and to those that partake in these wonderful delicacies, yummy.

We also encourage those members that have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address. 23

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Bi monthly hui On 21 February, we held our first hui for the year. We were blessed with fine weather and more than the usual number of new faces in what was a good turnout. With chairperson Huey Ruhere attending a tangi, Uncle Hohepaturunga Briggs deputised, ensuring a lively hui across all issues. The conversations over a cuppa afterwards were just as lively.

Designed by Rarotongan academic Dr Roberta Hunter, this te reo-friendly Bobbie Maths programme is nothing short of revolutionary in both concept and in the successful outcomes it is achieving. How else would you describe a programme that has already proved, in the right circumstances, to have given previously failing Māori primary school students a boost in maths in just one school year.

Anna Were presented a mauri stone to be used at each of our hui. The stone in question has its origins in South Westland (the rohe of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio) and it gave rise to some storytelling. Lodged in the names of certain features of landscapes both locally (like on Tūhua, otherwise known as Mayor Island, and home of the much desired obsidian) and down on the West Coast, there is evidence of the trade that went on between the hapū of those two places. Names like pounamu, for instance, have been given to the green lake on Tūhua. In turn, Tūhua is the name given to a maunga in the Arahura River area, the famed source of pounamu. Then there are times when the names pounamu and tūhua have been used interchangeably. There was also talk about the route the traders from the south took. There was talk, too, about how pounamu rocks can be recognised in their natural state. Fragments have a soapy feel when wet. The piece Anna presented is an example of the outer whitish weathered “skin” appearing on one side and on the other, pounamu with beautiful teal colouring. Arrangements have been made to take up Doug Baker’s offer to have his Tauranga Boys’ College carving class mount the stone, kia ora Doug and Anna.

The programme is much more than a maths intervention though. For instance it has been responsible for a decrease in bullying, an increase in politeness cooperation, oral language and confidence to give things a go. Parent knowledge and what a child learns at home becomes a support resource for the curriculum, teachers get much more effective in their teaching, te reo becomes part of the maths programme, and special needs students also learn well. Students problem solve in small groups (usually three), and when they report back to class on their solutions, they learn each other’s way of solving the problem. Class sessions are typically full of student talk, all task-related and all governed by the “rules of talk” they have been taught. In such an arrangement, there is no ability grouping, each student contributes to the solution, nobody gets left behind and teachers find out that most students can learn as well as each other. How did our rōpū become involved in a project way down in Christchurch? Long story short, we had the means, the connections and the determination to change the failure cycle. We certainly had our share of luck beginning with a meeting we were able to set up between New Zealand’s learning researcher supreme, Dr Adrienne Alton-Lee, and Tā Mark Solomon which has created the possibility that Bobbie Maths will eventually become available throughout the whole of Te Waipounamu. Our involvement has created a change in the attitude of the Ministry of Education (and we think, Government) in relation to the contribution Ngāi Tahu and philanthropic organisations might make for the betterment of educational outcomes for Māori, by working together in new ways. More specifically, it could create different and more effective ways to tackle the educational failure that has been crippling Māori development. We need to embrace this Bobbie Maths programme and pursue strongly the many possibilities it opens up. Nā Laurie Loper

Michael Bosman’s new early childhood education centre came up for discussion. It has not long started taking children but is yet to have an official opening. With shaded sand pits and safe access to the natural bush environment on his property, Michael certainly has gone to some lengths to give the children a real life experience of the outdoors. We need to support him in this enterprise which is already bringing in parents and young children from right throughout Tauranga. The main item discussed was the Bobbie Maths programme that’s just commenced at Shirley Primary in Ōtautahi. Throughout the existence of our rōpū, promoting education has been a continuing kaupapa. This Te Waipounamu project is just a continuation of that kaupapa, likely to be the most important undertaken. The programme involved is possibly the greatest hope for turning all previously failing Māori students into successful scholars.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Bi-monthly Hui 2016 Tauranga Boys’ College Wharenui, Sunday, 1pm 17 April (AGM), 19 June, 7 August, 16 October, 4 December (Venue and time TBA)

Rangatahi Health Day at Whakapumau BY MAORI HEALTH PROMOTER AARON HAPUKU ‘Tama tu tama ora, tama noho tama mate’ Celebrating the health of our rangatahi in Kura Kaupapa Māori settings is an important way of being able to include our young people in the discussion around hauora Māori, alongside healthy, fun activities that will equip whānau to live long, healthy lives. Talking about health with our young people should be fun shouldn’t it? In December a number of organisations and kaimahi came together to help celebrate health and wellbeing alongside our rangatahi from the kura, our future leaders. While health is often seen as being linked to doctors, nurses and healthcare, it is also about sharing healthy kai, healthy physical activity and being able to enjoy ourselves while we learn about all the things we can do to keep ourselves feeling well.

Aaron Hapuku with his daughter Kaahu

It is also an opportunity to learn about the people we have in our communities who can help us to access the services our families might want to connect with. Bringing health and wellbeing to school settings means that we can come out to you, instead of you having to come and find us. The team from Pegasus Health, Partnership Community Workers, CDHB Māori Health and Oral Health Services, Community & Public Health, and staff and whānau from the kura had a fantastic morning together with a range of activities. We would like to thank the kura, including our awesome rangatahi and all of the organisations and kaimahi who gave their time during 2015 to share their knowledge with our young people and whānau. By working together we can all contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

‘Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi’

The Office • •

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.

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The following are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least one of these:

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 23 September at 5pm. Any applications received after this date and time will not be accepted.

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Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te reo – language Mahi toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai – food gathering practices Ngā uara – values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation 9. Mana tangata – self-determination, self-confidence, self-purpose and self-transcendence.

Note: The Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee meet in May to make decisions on all applications. Project timelines should commence after this time. Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue for you. To find out how to apply, call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248), email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit www.ngaitahufund. com All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives: • •

To have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc) All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture; and Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural expression.

All applications must show how they aim to increase cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui. They must also clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to building cultural knowledge and participation.

To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu cultural leadership across all pillars Ensuring intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars

Vision for whānau enterprise

Keefe Robinson-Gore has always had a passion for kai, where it comes from and how it is prepared and after attending the social innovation programme Live the Dream he feels one step closer to fulfilling his long-term goal of building a self-sustainable thriving ecosystem at his marae.

The intensive full-immersion programme runs over the course of three weeks. Participants between the ages of 18 and 30 are given the opportunity to connect with other young social innovators and inspirational industry leaders through workshops and mentoring.

Keefe (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Iraheku), is keen to establish his dream project at his home marae Ōnuku covering everything from vegetables and horticulture to honey, with everything working harmoniously together but also in isolation to outside resources. He recognises the importance of such an environment given the recent earthquake events in the Canterbury region and the need for accessible supplies. Live the Dream allowed Keefe, a qualified chef, to see the visual progression of his idea throughout the 9-week period. He was able to put his thoughts on paper and work towards a tangible business plan. Keefe Robinson-Gore.

It encourages its applicants to identify a social ‘problem’ and work towards understanding the issue and how the solution can be best met. In the past, participants arrive on the programme with an existing vision of what they are trying to achieve. This year, applicants were given the opportunity to develop that idea into a venture during the 9-week programme.

“We’ve lived off the land as people and as whānau, why can’t it be done again? For me, it’s about that connection with the land where you grow your food and taking a more holistic or symbiotic approach to what you eat.” An initial starting place for Keefe is to utilise what is currently on the land and follow his grandmother’s recipes to create preserves and chutneys, all of which he considers a closely guarded secret. Having the ability to use the natural resources surrounding his marae provides a strong platform for his ideas in the future.

The idea of a self-sustaining environment on the marae has long been a passion for Keefe. He attributes his connection to the land at Ōnuku to his grandmother, who instilled the sense of belonging in him at a young age.

Keefe is currently on secondment with the Whakapapa Unit at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, another opportunity that he has embraced that allows him to apply the skills and ideas learned from his intense 9-week Live the Dream programme.

The driving factor behind the idea was that it has been done before. Keefe recalls hearing the stories of his whānau living on Banks Peninsula in the 1940s. From picking their orchard and selling it at the local market, to his great-grandmother making the butter from scratch in the morning. These stories resonated with Keefe, and continue to inspire him on his journey.

There were over 40 KMK supporters cheering for the Highlanders, amped by the electric atmosphere of the first home game for 2016. Tātou ki te whutupōro is a KMK initiative that brings whānau together to learn some rugby reo and strengthen our networks with other whānau who have a passion and interest in learning and using te reo as an intergenerational language.

Tātou ki te whutupōro

“Ōtākou” “Karawhuia Kotimana” and “Rutua” were heard booming from the North Stand as the Highlanders took on the Hurricanes on Saturday 5 March at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

It was awesome to gather together for this kaupapa and of course the win for Otago capped a great night off.

Fans meet and greet.

Young members of the whānau meeting the players.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

Ka tū tēnei wānaka reo hai te 10-12 o Maruaroa (Hune) ki te marae o Tuahiwi. Tēnā tuhia he īmera ki a Darren Solomon mēnā e hiahia ana koe, koutou rānei ki te haere mai. Kia Kūrapa is a safe, supportive learning environment for beginner to intermediate Te Reo Māori learners. For those whānau or individuals who are interested in attending Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi, check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or contact Darren Solomon: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz; or call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Kura reo ki Te Waipounamu

Registration for this event is online. Please visit our website: http://www.kmk.maori.nz/new-events/

This year’s Kura Reo Ki Te Waipounamu is being held in Christchurch at Te Puna Wānaka, CPIT from 17 – 22 April.

Registration price is as follows:

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu is a full immersion hui for intermediate to advanced adult learners and speakers of te reo. Teachers at the Kura Reo include some of our national exponents of te reo.

$275 if registered on or before 1 April $325 if registered after 1 April Please note: There is no provision for tamariki at this hui. We require that parents/caregivers ensure that their tamariki are supervised at all times. Also, to be fair to other learners and the kaiako, we ask that toddlers and children do not attend classes.

This year we have confirmed the following Kaiako and kaupapa: • • • • • • •

Professor Timoti Karetu – Aroā Leon Blake – Wetewete Reo Tatere MacLeod – Kīwaha, Hana O’Regan – Whakamāori Dr Rangi Matamua – He Kōrero mō ngā Whetū/ Whakataukī. Stacey and Scotty Morrison Henare Te Aika (tbc)

We will also be running an additional stream for advanced beginners to intermediate learners of te reo. Kaiako for this stream include: • • • •

Kare Tipa Karuna Thurlow Te Rau Winterburn Paulette Tamati-Elliffe Kura reo ki Te Waipounamu

Puna pūtea o KMK – KMK Funding

KMK funding is available for all registered Ngāi Tahu individuals, whānau and cluster groups who are wanting to develop their Māori language. The next funding round closes on 30 June 2016. For application forms or more information, check out our website www.kmk.maori.nz

Darren Solomon (Project Advisor) Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu 15 Show Place, Christchurch Phone 0800 KAI TAHU Email: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

If you have any questions or require further information about the Kā Manukura o Te Reo, Whānau Reo or Kāika Reo funds please contact:

For further information about the Papakāika Reo Fund please contact: Victoria Campbell (Project Advisor) Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu PO Box 799 Dunedin Phone 0800 KAI TAHU Email: victoria.campbell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Reo o te wā (language of the season)

“Kai pakē mai tō reo ki a au” = Don’t use that tone with me “Kaua e unu taniwha” = Don’t bite off more than you can chew

Marama: Kahuru kai paeka (March) Kai te haere (April) Kaupeka: Kahuru (Autumn) Kīwaha “Ko tāku e taute nei….” = I wonder if…..

KMK information

For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 5248242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitahureo

KMK events calendar Initiative

When

Who/te reo level

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

17 - 22 o Kai te haere /April

Intermediate to advanced level

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

10 - 12 o Maruaroa/June

Beginner/intermediate

Te Wiki o te reo

04 - 10 o Toru/July

Tātou katoa

The new face of Te Pānui Rūnaka

In coming to work for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Sarah Fulham feels she is keeping a promise she made to her late granddad, Maurice Nutira and she is delighted to be editing Te Pānui Rūnaka, a magazine he loved and felt connected to.

She graduated in 2012 and then spent five months travelling around Europe before taking up a job at Harcourts gold in Papanui, as a marketing support specialist. Over the next three years she progressed up the ranks to become the company’s Digital Services Manager; and now, in her role as Te Pānui Rūnaka editor, she is looking forward to meeting all the people her granddad has talked about, along with all those who send in their words every month.

Sarah (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu), remembers her granddad watching the letterbox every month waiting for his latest issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka. “He was very proud of TPR and he’d go through each new magazine pointing out whānau he knew. He loved looking at it and I think he would have been proud of me editing it,” she says.

“TPR has so much potential but I’m very aware of the huge connection whānau feel to the magazine. It means so much to a lot of people and I’m honoured to have my name associated with it – and I look forward to receiving the next round of submissions,” she says.

Sarah has always had a passion for all things Ngāi Tahu and that was nurtured by her granddad, Maurice. He had close ties to his marae at Wairewa and he shared many of his stories about his early experiences in Little River and Birdlings Flat with her. “Granddad talked a lot about his ties to Wairewa. He was very involved with the tuna heke there and his pōua is pictured in a number of early photographs that captured the Wairewa tuna harvest,” says Sarah. “He was also well known from his time as Māori Studies lecturer at Lincoln University, a position he retired from in the 1990s. “He always pictured me working for the iwi. I wish he was here to see that. He passed away in 2013, but I know he’s always with me.” Sarah’s own background focuses on marketing. After she completed a Diploma in Contemporary Photography at the Design and Arts College in Christchurch in 2007, she applied for the first intake of the Ngāi Tahu Tourism Scholarship, which saw her complete a Bachelor of Tourism management, majoring in marketing.

Sarah Fulham – looking forward to editing Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

If you have any further information to share about this, or any of the Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau images we have published, please do not hesitate to contact either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8428). Kia ora.

In December this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka requesting that information or names be provided for the group wedding party picture. This photo is part of the Trevor Howse Collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. We would like to thank and acknowledge Gavin Couch, Elaine Dell, Mihiata Retimana, Dudley Couch, Natalie Karaitiana and Ngahuia Anderson for their input and assistance in providing names. From left: gentleman standing is Arthur Te Rangihurunui Couch, gentleman seated is the groom Rev. Rakena Piripi Rakena, bride is Sarah Mabel Couch (Mae), woman seated is Betty Taiaroa, gentleman standing far right is Valentine Wera Couch. The pageboy is Napier Hutana and the flower girls are Mary M’Callum and Te Aotukia Manihera. The Rev. T Joughin conducted the service assisted by the Rev. R. L. Frost. We have a copy of an article from the Lyttleton Times, dated 16 December, 1920 which although provides names, we are not sure of the order in which they appear.

December back cover.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Maud ? behind Aunty Rima, Unidentified man looking to the side, Huia Holmes, June Briggs (obscured), Ruahine Crofts, Ramari Brennan. The gentlemen in front could possibly be Lord Louis Mountbatten?

Last month Te Pānui Rūnaka published the image below and requested information be provided about the location and people in the photograph. This image is part of the Trevor Howse Collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. We would like to thank and acknowledge Mariana Phillips, Te Rahui Denny, Pauline Crofts and Joy Smith, Helen Brown and Myra Manihera for their assistance and input in providing the following (those names that differed have a question mark after their last names).

We have also been advised of an old film from the archives of Open Images titled KLM Douglas DC-6A Liftmaster – “London to Christchurch Air Race” – 1953 - which includes scenes from the event that this image was taken. The film can be seen on YouTube using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROwg_Uy-IEk. If you have any further information to share about this, or any of the Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau images we have published, please do not hesitate to contact either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8428). Kia ora.

Left to Right: Norma?, Magda Hopkinson?/Julie Grennell?, Suzie Crofts?/Poppy Crofts?/Mania Pitama?, Sylvia Harris in the hat and coat, Unidentified gentleman in dark coat, Hori Brennan, Rima Bell wearing the korowai, Unidentified man, Johnno Crofts (obscured),

February back cover.

Kā Pūtea Scholarships

There are currently 40 Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships valued at $1,500 each available to registered Ngāi Tahu tertiary students. The three scholarship categories are general scholarships (nine available), targeted scholarships (13 available) and Papatipu Rūnanga scholarships (18 available). Applications are now open and close 29 April.

Tahua Taunaki Akonga – Learner Support Fund

Funding is available through Tahua Taunaki Akonga (formerly known as Out of School Tuition) to enable you to access personalised tuition to support your tamariki and further their progress at school. • •

Kā Pūtea grants

For full-time first year tertiary students the Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea grants are worth $250. For full-time second and subsequent year students grants are worth $500. Pro-rata grant payments are available for parttime study. Applications open 1 March and close 5 December.

Funding is available to registered Ngāi Tahu students aged between five and 18 One term of funding is available per financial year (up to a maximum of $450).

For further information please contact us at: matauranga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Applications are to be submitted at least two weeks prior to term commencement in which the tuition is to be undertaken. Provision is also available on a case-bycase basis for tamariki with special learning needs.

Kāi Tahu tribal weaving project

Ka rere āmiomio te karaka a te whare poa o Tahu ki a koutou kā rika whatu, kā rika raraka a Kāi Tahu, koutou i poipoia kā momo pā harakeke a tō tātou nei iwi. Expressions of interest are sought from all Kāi Tahu weavers within New Zealand, who would like to be part of a tribal weaving project. Please register your interest by email: raraka@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) ext. 30184.

For further information please contact us at: matauranga@ngaitahu.iw.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248). Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea grants and scholarships are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members who are enrolled in NZQA recognised tertiary study or equivalent.

now doing her thesis on Reo ā-Iwi. Tawini has a clear vision for her future, so it’s no surprise that she has worked really hard during all her summer breaks and holidays so she could pay her university fees.

2015 distribution to members

We’re delighted to advise that those whānau who were Whai Rawa members in 2015 will receive a distribution of $80* before the 31 March 2016, and if applicable, any matched savings and newborn distribution.* If your newborn pēpi was registered as a Whai Rawa member during 2015, and before their first birthday, this distribution will be paid at $100* – an even bigger incentive to join them up early.

“My parents signed me up (to Whai Rawa) when I was young and always talked to me about saving. My Dad made us kids give him half our wages in High School to pay for our first year at University.” Tawini goes on to say, “It’s quite hard to own a house these days, so I found it reassuring that my Whai Rawa account was growing and would help me to own my first home one day.”

*Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age. They are subject to RSCT (Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax) deducted at members personal RSCT rate.

Canterbury and Otago University orientation week

The Whai Rawa team was part of the Canterbury and Otago University orientation weeks last month. It was an honour to meet so many of our members and encourage more whānau to join Whai Rawa. We had the pleasure of meeting Whai Rawa member, Tawini White. Tawini is currently in her sixth year at Otago University. With an MA in Māori studies she is

Tawini White, (right) Whai Rawa member.

All of these areas led her to dream bigger, and create plans for a large central city urban farm/garden where she could run a café, hold workshops, tend the gardens and start a seed saving bank. The whānau are actively involved in the café, including the five tamariki and Pōua Colin, who first planted the seed, literally, for the garden of vision.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu

On 23 February Kākano Café and Cookery School opened at 100 Peterborough Street in Christchurch – a first of its kind. Funded primarily by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island, Kākano Café and Cookery School is proudly whānau focused – whānau learning, whānau benefitting from healthy lifestyles and whānau living sustainably off the land.

Life in Vacant Spaces has supported the scheme by giving the space to set up their site. The Christchurch City Council provided support to enable Kākano Café to have chemical-free garden beds and an action plan to reduce waste, through the opportunity of the Sustainable Initiatives Fund. Hale Compound Conditioning and Help for the Homeless have also played an important role in shaping the ideas into reality.

Jade Temepara (Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is the visionary behind the project. She has boundless energy and a passion for growing her own food, and the skills and healing that comes with that. Over the last 16 years, Jade and her husband Wiki have demonstrated a selfless belief in the value of growing kai, saving seeds, cooking, preserving, pickling, fermenting and harvesting food that is not just great for the puku but nurturing for the soul.

Kākano Café is much more than a café. The café transforms at night into a space for workshops, seminars and cooking classes. Each Friday night Kākano Café will host a movie screening and a hāngī. These are whānau-friendly events to promote connections across the community. On Wednesdays there will be wahine evenings – time for women to come together, be inspired by an amazing speaker and share some delicious mānuka tea, a beetroot smoothie and a tītī sandwich. The cooking school helps to build a sense of community, adding to the knowledge bank of skills and educational opportunities. The urban farm will enable collective efforts to grow affordable food, to build a whānau of growers and producers.

As the founder of the ‘Hand Over a Hundy’ project, Jade grew in confidence and began helping families and particularly young parents to begin growing food as a more healthy option. The success of ‘Hand over a Hundy’ was followed by a period of exploration in garden design. Jade has won various awards in the Ellerslie International Flower Show, featured in numerous articles, TED talks and garden publications, and has won the New Zealand Gardener of the year award.

The kaupapa is all about creating the optimum conditions for whānau to thrive. The kai is affordable, healthy, free-range, fresh, 100% nutrient dense, organic and spray-free. It’s all focused on feeding the whenua, the culture and the whānau - manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga. It is, indeed, a dream come true.

Jade Temepara.

The gardens at Kākano Café and Cookery School.

Pānui Artwork for Te Pānui Rūnaka

We look forward to receiving all your artwork, whānau.

Each issue, we showcase a piece of artwork created by a Ngāi Tahu artist – will it be yours that features on the next cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka? While we already have an existing collection, we would like to add to it and ask that whānau send in their artwork. A submission should include a good quality photograph of a painting, sculpture, or a drawing – the options are endless. Each year we publish 10 issues of the magazine, so we cannot guarantee that each and every piece will be used. However we will endeavour to use artwork from as many rūnanga, as we can. If you would like your artwork to be considered, simply send the images (as attached JPEG files) to tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

An example of artwork.

Pānui to descendants of James Henry Wixon and Mary Jane Owen

The Māori Land Court has directed that public notice be given for an application filed to gift Māori land shares held by the Southern District Health Board to Karl Francis Wixon. Upon receiving the shares, Mr Wixon intends to form a whānau trust in the name of Edna Dawn Geddes, who originally bequeathed the shares to the Health Board. For further information, please contact the Te Waipounamu Māori Land Court.

Pānui to owners of Maranuku B

b. Seeking agreement from owners that the said occupation order can pass by succession and be transferred to a whānau trust for the benefit of Rona Williamson’s descendants.

(also known as Te Karoro B – Glenomaru Blk IV Pt Sec’s 47 & 49) A meeting will be held for the owners of the above section of Māori freehold land, located adjacent to the Kaka Point township. The meeting has been called to discuss and seek agreement on the following: 1. Formation of an Ahu Whenua Trust over this land to provide for easier management;

The details for the meeting are: Venue: Kaka Point Community Hall, Esplanade Street, Kaka Point. Date: Saturday 16 April Time: 1.30pm

2. Variation to Rona Williamson’s existing occupation order over part of Maranuku B.

Owners are encouraged to attend the meeting. If you are unable to attend, proxy votes will be accepted.

The variations sought are as follows:

Please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre for further information about Rona Williamson’s occupation order and to obtain a proxy form, email: haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz Ph: 0800 626 745 or write to Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre, P.O Box 633, Dunedin 9054.

a. increasing the size of the occupation order from 1,200m2 to 8,000m2. The additional area sought may result in the occupation order extending northwards. The precise details will be discussed at the meeting;

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