Te Panui Runaka August 2016 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WHA– – AUGUST 2016

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Isabella MacPherson nō Wairewa.

Tēnei marama • Aoraki Bound alumni hīkoi ki Rāpaki – pg 11

• Japanese delegates visit Ōtākou – 26

• Dylan Kennett, 2016 Olympian – pg 14

• Kākāpō Recovery Programme – 29

• Waihao winter wānanga – pg 20

• The Awarua Hub-SEED – pg 31.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Ka tangi mōteatea tātou ki ngā parekawakawa o te motu kua whatungarongaro, kua wehe atu rā ki tua o Moriānuku, ki Te Pūtahi nui o Rehua. E te pītau whakarei o Mātaatua, e Ngapo. Haere ki te huinga o ngā kahurangi, ki tō ipo e tatari tonu ana ki a koe. Ko koe tērā, te huia kaimanawa o te motu, te reo korokī, te pou ahurewa o te ao kapa haka. E noho pakukore ana mātou i tō wehenga. Otirā koutou ngā mate huhua kua karangahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Hanatu rā ki te whare o Pōhutukawa, moe mai rā, okioki mai rā. Kāti ake rā, rātou te hunga wairua ki a rātou, tātou ngā urupā o rātou mā ki a tātou. Tihei mauri ora. Tēnā rā koutou ngā whānau o Ngāi Tahu e noho ana ki tēnā pito, ki tēnā pito. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the contribution Tim Rochford has made as a representative on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the past 17 years. In his mahi Tim has contributed significantly to the development of the iwi and has strongly advocated for Makaawhio. Of particular note for Makaawhio was his strong advocacy for their boundary change, which culminated in an Order in Council in 2001; and for the return of tahutahi pounamu. I would also like to acknowledge former representatives Ngaire Tainui, Ashley Warnes and David Higgins for their mahi; and the

newly appointed representatives, Susan Wallace, Rik Tainui, Gail Gordon, and Karen Coutts. Over the coming months further Papatipu Rūnanga will complete their election cycles and I look forward to seeing the results.

Tahu, and He Oranga Pounamu. As whānau members, we need to speak out when we know family violence is occurring and I applaud these hui for working to create new and improved ways to support whānau and prevent the impact of violence.

One of the best parts of my job is meeting with whānau and hearing their dreams for the future and their views on how we are doing. The Road Shows are an awesome opportunity to do this. Over 100 whānau attended the Melbourne Road Show and not only did I get to talk to them, but I saw many of them engaging with our staff representatives — discussing their tīpuna and enrolling and gathering information from programmes like Whai Rawa, Tribal Economies and the Ngāi Tahu Fund. I would encourage all whānau to check out these programmes if you have not done so already.

I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge a special anniversary for three key Te Rūnanga programmes: Aoraki Bound, Whai Rawa and the Ngāi Tahu Fund — all celebrating their 10th anniversary.

I would also encourage all whānau to head along to your local Road Show. Venues this year have included Melbourne, Te Tairāwhiti and Ōtaki with Rotorua, Ōtautahi, Te Tai Poutini, Ōtākou, Murihiku, Perth and Tāmaki Makaurau still to come. If you would like more information have a look at the Te Rūnanga website and Facebook page. It was also great to see our people attending the consultation hui on family violence. These hui have been hosted by Te Puna Oranga in collaboration with Te Whare Hauora, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi

Over the last decade, these three programmes have contributed significantly to our development as an iwi and although each programme is unique, they each offer whānau the ability to grow culturally and financially. Each programme aims to ensure Ngāi Tahu whānui live better lives, and that is something we need to celebrate. Whenever I meet with whānau these programmes are always a big talking point. Whai Rawa has grown to have $52 million in funds under management with over 22,000 members; Aoraki Bound has helped to develop the leadership capacity of over 250 participants; and the Ngāi Tahu Fund has approved over 850,000 applications with over $8.5 million distributed. I am tremendously proud of these programmes but I note they are just the start of unleashing the unlimited potential we have to support our tribal members to realise their dreams.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā whānau

Sade Elle Gemmell celebrated her 21st birthday on 30 July. Her two sisters, Mariah and Aaliyah, decorated their grandparents’ home in Mangamaunu with balloons, flyers and ‘Happy Birthday’ streamers in Sade’s favourite colour, pink. Sade’s koro put a hāngī down and home-baked steamed pudding, pavlova and champagne were on the menu. The German chocolate cake was enjoyed by all. (For those who like baking, this recipe came from Māori Channel’s Cook-Up programme – it’s a must try).

Sade performed waiata with her Nana on the ukulele and whānau enjoyed songs, new and old from YouTube. Sade was winner of the ‘2014 Hollywood Immersive Contest’, her prize was a trip to Los Angeles. She was unable to go however, as she became hapū with her beautiful pēpi, Azayliah Grace.

Sade Elle Gemmell at her 21st birthday party.

Congratulations

Last year saw Mariah and Aaliyah Gemmell achieve excellence and merit respectively for their studies in NCEA. Aaliyah won three top awards for her final year at Glen Eden Intermediate School. Well done girls. Jamie Harris Jamie rowed in three finals in the Maadi Cup Regatta in Twizel, winning silver, 6th and 7th placings for Collegiate College in Wanganui. Jamie lost her Dad John suddenly in May this year. John was well-known for his outdoor pursuits such as the Coast to Coast. Jamie and John had a close and special relationship. During the last week of July, Jamie’s Mother Jo Ann (Gemmell) received the bronze award for ‘Best Builder’ in the Blenheim, Nelson and West Coast regions on behalf of Harris Construction Builders Ltd – a personal congratulations for both their efforts in the company. Jamie Harris (left) at the Maadi Cup Regatta in Twizel.

Sporting success

“Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei.” We are very proud of whānau achieving, of those who seek do the best they can in their special fields.

The Gemmell whānau have three successful mokopuna in three separate sporting disciplines. Adama Coulibali Adama, nō Tamaki Makaurau won Player of the Tournament at the football tournament held in Whakatu/Nelson during the recent school holidays. Adama plays for Western Springs and has been scouted by selectors for his outstanding defensive play. His team won the competition outright. His koro Henare watched the game and saw his ability for future success.

Omar Hamoui Omar, 12 (from Dubai) has just been to Orlando for a Basketball Academy and joined the Lebonese youth team, his father Riad’s home country. He was acknowledged in April this year for a teen sports fitness award in the UAE and attended a special awards dinner with his parents Riad and Janine in Dubai.

Wodjiouma Coulibali Wodjiouma is excited to be making his way to Los Angeles for basketball on 9 August. At just 13 and already six-feet tall, he would like to earn a scholarship to attend university there. Wodjiouma travelled with his father Madou last Christmas holidays to Mali, West Africa to meet his extended whānau for the first time. Wanda Gemmell is a very proud mother and recalls the commitment to sport, having been an athlete herself until her teenage years.

Omar Hamoui in Orlando.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Incorporated Society Notice of Intention to hold a postal ballot Closes 4pm on 16 September 2016 Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent their interests at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 4pm on 16 September 2016 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot.

Appointment committee nominations Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. For further information and updated nomination forms please contact the Kaikōura office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by the Kaikōura office before 4pm on 16 September 2016. Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura PO Box 39 Kaikōura Ph: 03 319 6523 Email: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā whānau

Ngā mate

Aunt Russie - 1 November 1932 - 26 July 2016 It is with great sadness we acknowledge the skies above have gained a new angel.

A big happy birthday those celebrating this month. Hector Tainui (Uncle Spud), Tyrone Tainui, Pippa Tainui, Adam Tainui, Amber Blacktopp, Jake MeihanaBeckett, Danealla Mason, Jamie Ferguson, Barbara Vaea, Andre Mehrtens, Tamati Tainui, Andrea Reed, Kathleen Scott, George Campbell, Ani Mason, Toots Tainui, Kaz Tainui, Georgea Wiritanga-Tainui, Candee Meihana, Irai Tuhuru Weepu, Ant Coakley, Makaire Tainui Simon, Micheal Culling, Buddy Wereta Tainui, Michelle Lee and Kristyn Wilson.

A women who dedicated her life to many things and was a dedicated kaumātua for our marae, we share comfort in knowing Aunt Russie is no longer suffering. She will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts. We are sending our deepest condolences to all the whānau. Nā Louisa Violet Bradley. To my beautiful whānau and relatives who sat day and night with my beautiful niece Russie Violet Bradley for 12 days until God called her home. Peace, perfect peace. God bless, love you all. Nā Aunt Tilly.

Congratulations

A huge congratulations to Kane Parker and Quinn Johnsen for making the West Coast Under 50kg Seddon Shield team for 2016. Kane Parker was awarded player of the day in the first game against Buller following an impressive performance the week prior in Westport. Quinn Johnsen was awarded player of the day in the final game against Nelson and received the West Coast player of the tournament. Well done boys, we wish you all the best for the future.

Aunt Russie.

Kane Parker and Quinn Johnsen, rising rugby stars.

Fusion holiday programme

On the Friday we took them all to the Hokitika swimming pools had fish and chips for lunch and then treated them all to the movies to watch The BFG.

Our July holiday programme again proved a huge success with over 30 tamariki. Two groups were formed - a teina group aged five to 10 years led by Miriama White and Nelly Mason, and a tuakana group 11 to 15 years led by Mahana Coulston and Jamie Whittle. Each morning we would met for karakia and waiata, then split off to go on our daily plans.

A huge mihi to Miriama Johnsen for our primo kai every day, thank you for all your hard work. It wouldn’t be possible to run our programmes without our kaiako, so thank you to Miriama White, Jamie whittle, Mahana Coulston and Nelly Mason. Also, thank you to ‘Bonez n Stonez’ carver Katene Campbell for showing our tuakana kids how to carve, the rūnanga for letting us hold our programme here at the marae, and Kāi Tahu for making it all happen.

The teina group sat a four-hour first aid course and received their first aid certificates for all their hard work. We had a rongoā day where the tamariki produced their own Kawakawa balm and lemon cough drops (which turned out a lot better than I thought they would), we also had a baking day and the teina made their own muffins and iced them (just in time for the tuakana to come and help eat them).

We look forward to the next holidays where hopefully the weather lets us plan things outside (like setting the nets catching some tuna) it is already in the planning stage so we are looking forward to the next holidays.

The tuakana went to the museum and got to hear some kōrero before heading to ‘Bonez and Stonez’ to carve their own pounamu taonga.

Tamariki with their home-made baking creations.

Kawakawa proudly made by the teina group.

Tamariki with their First Aid certificates.

The tuakana group ready to carve their own taonga.

Whānau Ora navigator

Kia ora whānau, one of my roles as our Whānau Ora navigator is to uplift the health and wellbeing of our whānau and hapū. One initiative I have started is taking some of our kaumātua to aqua aerobic classes at the Greymouth Aquatic Centre in Māwhera.

others wanting to attend. It’s excellent gentle exercise and all are welcome to join us. I can provide transport up and back on a Friday. Class starts at 10am. Please contact me to register your interest. Phone: 021 721 917 or Email: waewae.whanau@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

These are wonderful classes and I have had a lot of positive feedback from those attending and interest from

Ngā mihi nui, Rauhine Coakley. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae - Whānau Ora navigator.

Olympic athletes receive taonga

Waewae Pounamu carvers Pierre Tumahai, Anthony Coakley and Julie Nichol travelled to Christchurch on 17 June with Kaumātua Matariki Tumahai and Karen Coakley. They joined Francois and Lisa Tumahai at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu along with Ngāi Tahu Pounamu staff for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic Committee. At this signing Ngāi Tahu Pounamu and Waewae Pounamu handed over of 480 pounamu toki for all the Olympic athletes competing at this year’s games.

It was an honour to have Waewae Pounamu attend this event as they worked hard for four months to complete these beautiful taonga.

From left to right: Waewae carvers - Anthony Coakley, Julie Nichol and Pierre Tumahai.

The korowai and taonga worn at the Opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics.

From left to right: Ben Lucas, Anthony Coakley, Julie Nichol, Pierre Tumahai and Rob Waddell.

The pounamu taonga each athlete has received.

Waewae Pounamu carvers also got to spend some time with Rob Waddell - Chef de Mission of NZ Olympic committee and Ben Lucas - Chef de Mission NZ Paralympic committee who received the first two toki on behalf of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Rūnanga business

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any 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.

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

Winter is firmly entrenched here on the coast. Although we are not alone in experiencing the icy blasts, rain and frosty mornings typical this time of year, we have also been blessed with enough sightings of Tamanuiterā to salve the spirit - and it’s hard not to be impressed by the sight of our mauka ariki and Kā Tiritiri o te Moana at this time of year, cloaked in hukarere.

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Kua tau tonu te makariri ki ruka Poutini.

It has been another couple of busy months here on Poutini with the usual round of komiti hui and meetings keeping us extra busy.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and Waikohatu Scott hosted a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on 24 May with a delicious and healthy menu of cranberry juice, fruit smoothies, breakfast muesli, yoghurt trifle, savoury bread-cases and bacon and egg muffins. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the whānau that gave a little towards this very worthwhile cause.

From left to right: Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Julianne Zwies, Rowena Scott, Waikohatu Scott, Kathleen Langi and Rachael Forsyth.

Raising a glass at the Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

Te Whakatūwheratanga o Te Ao Mārama Whānau travelled down to Waiau - Franz Josef on Saturday 25 June for the official opening of Te Ao Mārama.

The building, owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism, houses the Department of Conservation, Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Glacier Hot Pools, iSite Franz Josef and a café. Our rūnanga has worked closely with Ngāi Tahu Tourism, not only as a shareholder in the Glacier Guides, but also as the manawhenua rūnanga, throughout the development of the site and were thrilled to see some of the vision come to fruition.

Tamariki at theTe Ao Mārama opening.

It was an exciting day with wonderful speeches and even better waiata from everyone, along with lovely kai and free hot pools for everyone to enjoy afterwards. Whānau stayed the night at the Punga Grove Motels and had an amazing dinner at the Tiger King Eastern Eating House with Ngāi Tahu Tourism staff before travelling back home to Hokitika the next day. Te Ao Mārama opening crowd.

Auntie Barbara Vaea

Auntie Barbara Vaea was commissioned as a kaikarakia at the chapel, Te Whakaruruhau, in Te Hui Amorangi o Te Waipounamu College on Ferry Road in Christchurch on Sunday 17 July. A small van-load of kaumātua went to Christchurch to support Auntie Barb. Congratulations on the start of your journey in ministry.

Barbara Vaea, kaikarakia at the chapel, Te Whakaruruhau.

Hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai

• You will be required to make a contribution towards the costs of the hīkoi • You need to be fit enough to walk the 17kms on relatively-flat formed tracks • You need to be willing to fully participate in all aspects of the hīkoi • Rakatahi need to be old enough to be self-sufficient and self-managing.

We are inviting expressions of interest from Makaawhio members who would like to participate in our next hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai. At this stage, no date has been set as we need a threshold number of participants. If you are considering this amazing opportunity to reconnect with the southernmost part of our rohe and our kāinga there are a couple of criteria that you need to be aware of:

Please contact the office to add your name and contact details to the list. If we end up with a surplus of participants, they will be shortlisted for the next hīkoi.

Annual Wero Mātauraka Reading Challenge The rūnaka held its annual reading challenge for Kāti Mahaki tamariki in the July school holidays. All entries needed to be in the office on 4 August and we will be announcing the winner of the major prizes very soon.

Reading Challenge 2015 participants.

New waka for the rūnaka

In May of this year the rūnaka traded in its old faithful “red” van for a new, more kaumātua-friendly “silver” van with all the mod-cons and very comfy seats. You can even make phone calls through the stereo, haha. Thanks to Marie Mahuika-Forsyth who also re-painted the trailer to match the new waka; well done it looks fantastic.

The flash new waka with the matching trailer.

Makaawhio Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative The recently elected Makaawhio Appointment Committee: Paul Madgwick, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Terry Scott, Stuart Barr, Bronwyn Te Koeti, Paul Wilson and Barry Rochford have held the interview process and finalised the appointment. The committee are pleased to announce that the new Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative is Susan Wallace. On behalf of the committee and rūnanga, we would like to acknowledge Tim Rochford, who has served our rūnanga for many years. We appreciate the huge contribution he has made as our representative and as a member of our Rūnanganui. We appreciate all that you have done and thank you for your commitment and mahi.

From left ro right: Terry Scott, Stuart Barr, Barry Rochford, Paul Wilson, Bronwyn Te Koeti-James, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and Paul Madgwick.

Calling for landowners

Kia ora whānau, this is for any landowners in the Waitoto Maori Reserve 755, Block 3, Arawata Survey District. The court has directed that the register calls a meeting of owners for the above block also known as Māori Reserve 755. They are looking for as many owners as possible at the meeting. They have requested contact details from our rūnanga office but I am reluctant to give out this

information. A pānui will be sent via our Facebook page and an email to those on our database.

Maramataka

Hākari kaumātua – kaumātua dinner This year we will be holding our kaumātua dinner at the marae on Saturday 13 August. Please contact the office if you have any questions about the dinner.

Hui rūnanganui – executive meeting Our next hui rūnanganui will be held 12-13 August at the marae starting Friday evening and recommencing Saturday morning. These hui are open for all members to attend. Please let the office know if you are attending for catering purposes.

Hui-ā-tau (AGM) 2016 Mark your calendars now – Saturday 8 October.

Can owners please contact Sharon Sugden on 03 962 4900 between 9am-4pm. If you need to leave a message please include the reference: A20140009855, or email: sharon.sugden@justice.govt.nz as soon as possible.

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

Hīkoi whakapapa 2-5 December. Kids’ pool party 11 December Greymouth Aquatic Centre.

Keeping in contact

Members will soon receive a letter with information on how to access the members-only portion of our rūnanga website. It has taken us some time to update our site and there are still areas to be added. We hope members enjoy the new look site. Also included in the letter will be an information update sheet. Please complete this form and return either by scanning to email or posting back. This will ensure we have the latest contact information available. 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 email: susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora. 9

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke office

The new premises are still under construction so we will remain temporarily on the south side of the marae. This month we have focused on bringing everything together for the end of the financial year and next month will focus on the annual general meeting. Stay safe and stay warm through winter everyone. I look forward to updating on some sensational Spring news next month.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke portfolios

days of September and will open again in March. All terms and conditions for the funding criteria and guidelines are outlined in the application and examples of items that will be considered for funding:

We currently have six recognised portfolios which each have a portfolio manager. These are: Resource Management - June Swindells Environment - June Swindells Education - Brett Lee Health - Christina Henderson Marae - Cushla Dwyer Culture and Identity - Ripeka Paraone

• Local environmental improvement or enhancement projects • Resources and equipment for youth development and projects • Education grants and scholarships • Health and development support • Resources and equipment for cultural development projects.

For further information on any of these please contact the office for details. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated Society will consider applications for grants covering a wide range of charitable purposes within the community of the society’s district. These applications are due in the final

For any further information required on these subjects please contact the office.

Upcoming rūnanga meetings

Weekly te reo classes

September 11 Sunday, 9am

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke annual general meeting

October 9 Sunday, 9am

Rūnanga meeting

November 13 Sunday, 9am

Rūnanga meeting

December 11 Sunday, 9am

Rūnanga meeting

Kai te mihi matakuikui ki a tātou, It’s never too late to learn te reo Māori. Do you have the burning desire to learn in a non-threatening environment? We are looking at starting weekly beginner classes over a 20-week programme. These classes are open to Tahu and Ngā Mātāwaka whānau, starting with a wānanga. The final dates are yet to be confirmed. Please express your interest to Waikura on 0279190096 or email: waikz2127@gmail.com Muramura To Pūmanawa reo.

Wharekai

Building development has continued thanks to the pleasant winter conditions. Bushnell Builders have increased security around the site and have fortunately had no further incidents. After asking local residents to be watchful, we can report that our vigilance is proving successful.

Māra kai beds

It is going to be an exciting moment when we finally install the much awaited trees and plantings we have planned. We are waiting for the appropriate weather conditions — once the aggressive part of winter is over - before we introduce all the plants to their new homes. Spring should see us out in action.

Aoraki Bound alumni hīkoi ki Rāpaki

Hoe synchronistically sink into the wind-tipped waters, pushing the waka towards the shores of Rāpaki. The doors open and we are welcomed to Wheke.

Tamatea-Pōkai-Whenua (dragon ball z fire ball dude). Ask Iaean Cranwell about that one, expert in waka ama, kaitiakitanga and making things fun. We break out and discuss all the manu/birds and rākau/plants that adorn the wharenui. I listen as Craig Pauling casually reels off plant name, plant uses, soil conditions and more. Ka nui te mihi ki ēnei rangatira i tō koutou tautoko mai ki te kaupapa nei.

On our backs, looking up to the colourful roof, we can clearly see the tāhuhu (main ridge of the whare). There is Ranginui with his first wife, Pokohārua-te-pō. There is the waka of Aoraki, anchor rope severed and swaying — the waka that became our island.

Laughter, kōrero and more waka ama completed our day in Te Pākata o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula.

Stories progress, and our eyes move to the pou tāhū. There is Tūterakiwhanoa, who shaped the land in preparation for man. There is Rākaihautū, Waitaha’s founding ancestor, carver of lakes, captain of the Uruao, he who consecrated the land with mauri. Owner of a mighty kō which now rests at Tuhiraki, a prominent peak above Akaroa.

This event was part of a network of awesome hīkoi happening across Aotearoa during Matariki. The nationwide hīkoi were organised by Aoraki Bound Alumni, and funded by Te Puni Kōkiri, to whom we are extremely appreciative. Nei ra te mihi ki a koutou katoa. Aoraki Matatu. Nā Donelle Manihera.

The back walls are alive with the stories of whakapapa. Brett Lee lists names world famous in Rāpaki including

The waka ama rōpū on their arrival to the bay.

The rōpū hear more of the history of the area from Brett Lee.

Brett Lee gives the kōrero of both the inside and outside of Wheke.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga The taiaha boys have just gone to Linwood for the day, about four or five groups of six so I think I’ll toddle off home till later. Oh and Sunday is the first birthday of my moko, so Mama and Papa are having a get together in Oxford. Spending the weekend with my daughter and moko at 233 Tuahiwi Road before my other daughter Ngawini goes back to Australia. My other cousin Pauline has already left for Aussie for the warmer months. Happy holiday cuz.

Hello again. Condolences to all who lost loved ones. How is everyone getting along with these cold days? Warm I hope. Our marae is a busy one and we’ve had hui here every day of the week… So lovely getting around with my trolley and of course our staff are lovely and cheeky too. Had a lovely day for my cousin Charlie but whānau have written a pānui about the day, you can read that here in this month’s pānui. By the way, my niece Marriann is doing well, good on you niece. Also my other cousins — all but one who, when you want to see her, is flying somewhere up North or overseas. Good on you Aroha Hohipera, wish I could do it but the plane might drop down.

Happiness kit

Eraser – so if you make a mistake, you can rub it out Coin – so that you’ll never be broke Marble – In case you lose yours Piece of string – to tie things together when they fall apart A heart – to show that love is all around.

At the present we have taiaha boys here and what a lot of well-behaved boys they are. Of course with Riki as the master, who wouldn’t behave. Had some cold days lately, but who cares, just keep warm.

SO I THOUGHT

I had a dream or so I thought The earth had healed Everything felt so real The universe revealed I saw the mountains reach the sky The air was pure and clean Rivers ran that once were dry Everything lush and green Flora and fauna left to strive Wildlife wasn’t extinct Wellbeing was the drive And humans ran on instinct

So cheers for now, more next time, Luv you all. K.K.K. xxx

The oceans had fish galore Energy and water were free Fresh produce at every door And statues fell to the sea Systems came down with a crash And wars did not rage Man had answers in a flash They lived a ripe old age Disease was of the past Money didn’t exist We knew the truth at last And no more lies to twist

Hohepa Huria reunion

Compassion sprouted wings Respect was rooted deep We treated ourselves like kings And healed in our sleep I saw that man had laid to rest The cycles of weary and tired To find self to find his best For our future to inspire. I woke from this awesome scene Wondered what I had been taught Sadly I realised where I had been It was just a dream or so I thought. Nā Lesel Flutey.

Hohepa Huria reunion pre-registration form Name: Address: Phone: Email: Number of Adults: $50 per person Number of Children: 14 and under free Cheques payable to ‘Huria Reunion’

The Hohepa Huria reunion will be held at Tuahiwi Marae 11-13 November 2016. A pōwhiri will be held on Friday 11 at 3pm. On the Saturday, whānau will visit Kaiapoi Pā and will have a hāngī and a visit to the urupā. A church service (10am) has been organised for the Sunday. Tent and caravan sites will be available on marae site. There is also billeting available. Please contact Sharon Davey for any information on 03 327 4507. Please indicate the number of attendees from your whānau, as we need to make arrangements for catering requirements.

Please send registrations to: S.Davey, 12 Bracebridge Street, Kaiapoi 7630 or Email: huriareunion2016@gmail.com Facebook: Join us at ‘Huria Reunion 2016.’ Registration due before 31 August.

Te Hāhi Ratana wānanga

Everyone is invited to attend our Hāhi Ratana wānanga that will be held over the weekend of 9 -11 December at Tuahiwi Marae.

If you would like more information please contact Aroha by email: aroharc@xtra.co.nz or text: 021 880 678. You can search for our page on Facebook “Te Hāhi Ratana ki te Waipounamu” Nā Aroha Reriti-Crofts.

The wānanga will start at 11am with a pōwhiri on Friday 9 December. We will be studying the kaupapa of the Hāhi, as well as local and national stories and memorabilia to share. We’re hoping to find every Morehu following Rātana Church, as well as anyone wishing to come along. The facilitators are Apotoro Takiwa Kereama Pene of Auckland along with Apotoro Rehita Daniel Nehemia.

A toast for Charlie Crofts and Norm Dewes

In recognition of pōua Charlie’s Queen’s Birthday Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour, our whānau and hapū came together to toast his achievement. We particularly recognise his many years of representing our whānau, hapū and iwi, especially during the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement as the first Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāi Tahu. We were delighted to spend a lunch celebrating him and his wonderful wife Meri Crofts. We enjoyed all of our favourite kai, cheeky waiata and speeches of aroha. It was a pleasure having our whānaunga from Taumutu with us and īnanga from the Tumahai whānau, who were unable to be there on the day.

Taua Meri and pōua Charlie Crofts.

Most of all it was special moment for our whānau having our pōua Charlie and taua Meri’s uri — Uncle CarlStuart, Aunty Marion and cousins Shira and Sharnecho Crofts from Koukourārata with us at Tuahiwi Marae (love to see you guys in the pā more often). We all shared a delicious and bountiful hākari of tītī (roasted and salted), īnanga (Arahura and Rakahuri), tuna and even some Pākehā kai — cheerios and banoffee pavlovas — made it in too. It was a wonderful time shared by all and I thank everyone who came and helped us celebrate. We also had a chance to toast Norman Dewes, a wonderfully humble man who has been a pou for many Māori living in Christchurch. His service to both Mātāwaka and Ngāi Tahu members in our communities is greatly appreciated.

Tim Reriti (left) and Manawa Reriti preparing kai for the hākari.

Norm, a fantastic gardener with an equally humble wife Linda Ngata, has also been a recipient of a Queen’s Birthday Honour, becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. So cheers to you both and thank you for all that you have done for us. Norman Dewes – a Queens’ Birthday honours recipient.

Congratulations

Within a short time frame, Dylan held several world and Pacific Abel cycling titles emerging on the cycling scene as a junior rider. He won two medals in the junior world championships when he was 16, before returning the following year in Invercargill to win four more — three silvers and a bronze.

Dylan Kennett (Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāti Tumatakokiri), will be participating in the 2016 Olympic cycling events in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Dylan was born 8 December 1994 and is the second son of Craig and Caryl Kennett and mokopuna of Ash and Kath Mattison. He was born and raised early on at Tuahiwi, having lived at Pōua Len and Taua Whitu’s home.

Extraordinarily fast over the 1000m time trial, Dylan became a specialist starter in the team pursuit and was part of the team that was third at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. More recently Dylan was part of the World Pursuit Team to win gold at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Paris. Rio Brazil 2016 will be Dylan’s first Olympic Games.

Dylan’s family now lives in Waimate where his father and his elder brother Josh train standard breeds. His whakapapa line is: Hohepa Huria — Mary Jane Drabble Puneke Huria — Te Rahuru Russell Whitu Huria — Len Cox Karolyn Cox — Kelvin Kennett

It is highly appropriate to be riding in Rio this year as it is the Hohepa Huria Reunion in November 2016. On behalf of the whānau we wish Dylan all the good fortune for “Rio” — tumeke! Put the pedal to the metal. Ngā mihi, The Cox whānau.

Dylan Kennett in action.

2016 Olympic Cyclist, Dylan Kennett.

Kaumātua kapa haka

Over the weekend 25-26 June, a celebration of haka and waiata presented by senior Māori performing artists from around New Zealand took place at Te Papa. Thirteen teams from Tokomaru Bay, Auckland, Whakatane, Patea, Christchurch and elsewhere performed. Kaumātua Kapa Haka capped off the successful month-long Matariki Festival for Te Papa. This year, Te Kapa Haka Kaumātua ō Ngāi Tahu had a special member in their group.

Four generations later, 8-year-old Yozannah Whitiora Topia-Peneha lead the waiata learnt with her peers at Tuahiwi School, the same waiata performed 70 years ago.

Performers wave to their whānau watching the livestream.

Yozannah Whitiora Topia-Peneha (centre) leads the waiata.

The performances held this year were live-streamed so whānau could watch from anywhere in the world. This gave performers a chance to shout-out and wave hello to their moko and whānau who couldn’t make it to Te Papa to join them.

Heathy Day at the Pā

Māori women have, on average a 33% higher incidence of breast cancer than non-Maori women and are also at greater risk of dying of breast cancer than other New Zealand women.

The day was facilitated by Aroha Reriti-Crofts and Dr Hana Royal,who is from Tuahiwi and currently works at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. She has a personal mission to reduce the number of Māori women with breast cancer, one woman at a time. So where better than to start at home?

In addition, data suggests that Māori women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age but are 30% less likely to be diagnosed early.

Understanding what breast cancer is and how it happens was the topic for Healthy Day at the Pā recently at Tuahiwi Marae.

“By increasing the number of Māori women participating in Breast Screen Aotearoa, the national breast cancer detection programme, we hope to reduce breast cancer inequality with the aim to eradicate nongenetic breast cancer amongst Māori altogether’, said Hana.

Breast cancer has affected both sides of Hana’s whakapapa and she says Māori women can do a lot to reduce the statistics of woman who die from the disease. “Self-examination and breast-screening are critical but also important is to form communities of support when women are diagnosed to ensure they attend all appointments and get the appropriate follow up treatment,” she says. Aroha said this was ‘the start for Tuahiwi Marae, and through Healthy day at the Pā we will start a database for all Tūāhuriri women who have had breast cancer and then perhaps other Ngāi Tahu marae will take up the challenge.” Around 3000 New Zealand women and 20 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The risk of breast cancer increases as women age. Around 75% of all cases occur in women over 50 years.

Aroha and Hana at Healthy Day at the Pā

Wairewa Rūnanga He whetū i te rangi He whetū tārake

Congratulations

A belated congratulations to Te Aotahi Rice-Edwards (from the Pere whānau) and the crew who led the St Thomas’ of Canterbury and Villa Maria school production this year. The team spent four months and long hours practicing for their remake of the famous show Grease. Te Aotahi was cast in the male lead role of Danny Zuko and whānau are still amazed at his previously hidden dance and singing abilities. The June show was a sell-out over all four nights and a huge hit with audiences. He whetū taukapo koe, e Te Aotahi e.

Te Aotahi (second from right) and the T-Birds.

Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated

Appointment committee nominations

Wairewa Rūnanga is calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga office on: 03 377 1513 or email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written nomination forms are to be received by the Wairewa Rūnanga before 4pm on Friday 16 September.

Notice to Intention to hold a postal ballot Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential registered full members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be registered full members of the rūnanga before 4pm, Friday 16 September 2016 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a registered full member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with the rūnanga. Registered full members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by the rūnanga are correct.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative nominations Wairewa Rūnanga is calling for nominations for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga office: 03 377 1513 or email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms.

Written nomination forms are to be received by the Wairewa Rūnanga before 4pm on Friday 16 September.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Congratulations

Rachel Robilliard was admitted to the bar at a ceremony in the High Court in Auckland.

and has been the recipient of a number of scholarships and awards.

In April she graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Science. During her time at university, Rachel contributed to many voluntary groups. She was tuakana with the Māori Development Team, UC from 2013 to 2015. In this role she mentored first year Māori students and assisted with events.

Rachel is working in an environmental law position for Russell McVeagh in Auckland. Te Taumutu Rūnanga is missing her contribution as our minutes secretary and as an active member of the rūnanga.

Rachel was tumuaki of Te Putairiki, the UC Māori Law Students’ Association in 2015, Tumuaki Tuarua in 2014 and Apiha Pānui in 2013; and the 2012 Selwyn delegate to the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs Rangatahi Leadership Programme. She is now assisting with the mahi for this kaupapa. She was selected to attend the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum in 2012 and was a Ngāi Tahu delegate at the First Nations Futures Institute, Stanford University in 2014. Rachel was an intern with the Volunteer Army Foundation in 2013-2014. She has been a UC Host Communications and External Relations representative; Rachel Robilliard – recently admitted to the bar.

Success for young rugby fan Jayda Siyakurima (Teihoka whānau) is rugby mad. She has just made the Canterbury School girls’ rugby development team and is looking forward to representing her province. Jayda currently plays club rugby for the Southbridge under 13 team, which is combined with Irwell and Dunsandel and the Cathedral College school girls’ team. Jayda has been playing rugby for just on five years and has no intention of giving up. She is passionate about the game and she enjoys playing in all her teams. She hopes to further this in the future, as long as she can continue her education and play rugby at the same time Jayda is looking forward to her first game in August for Canterbury. Jayda Siyakurima – future rugby star.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Kaitoko Mātauranga

Ngā manaakitanga o te wā ki a koutou katoa. Ko Ngāti Waewae, ko Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, ko Ngāti Irakehu ngā hapū Ko Irai Tuhuru Kaihere Weepu ahau. He tāne ahau o Kai Tahu whānui, tītī a kai, tītī a manawa, hoaka pounamu e.

Kaitoko Mātauranga will work across a broad range of networks and establish reciprocal relationships with various stakeholders to build an awareness of, and an affinity for, the education needs and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui, who depend upon the compulsory and post-compulsory sectors to reflect the values and mātauranga of Ngāi Tahu whānui in relation to education. I look forward to meeting and working with whānau. Ngā mihi nui, Irai Weepu.

Kaitoko Mātauranga are responsible for identifying the learning needs of Ngāi Tahu whānui in their designated takiwā or clustered rohe. They also provide advice to enable whānau to reach their learning objectives and aspirations, with an overall aim of empowering and enabling Ngāi Tahu whānui to be life-long participants of learning. Another primary focus of Kaitoko Mātauranga is to support ngā Papatipu Rūnanga to give effect to Te Rautaki Mātauranga through its implementation. The team of Kaitoko Mātauranga will be based onsite at several different rūnanga and will report to the Kaiārahi Kaitoko/Team Leader at the home base of Te Whare o Te Waipounamu. They will also also take direction from the mātauranga needs and requirements of the designated takiwā via the appropriate rūnanga.

Irai Weepu, the new Kaitoko Mātauranga o Arowhenua me Waihao.

Tamariki meet local tuna

Tamariki at Arowhenua Māori School had an exciting visit from Working Waters Trust in June as part of their Matariki celebrations. Keen kids turned up with gumboots and a change of clothes ready for an adventure to the stream down the end of Huipara Street.

native fish have problems like habitat destruction and predation from the introduced trout, and what people can do to help the fish. Then it was the time the tamariki were waiting for. Sophie had set some Fyke nets and hīnaki the night before. The kura walked down to the stream, and small groups helped Sophie pull up the traps. The best net was saved to last, with four big tuna causing lots of squeals as they flicked around and made croaking noises.

Sophie Allen from the trust gave a talk at the kura about taonga species like whitebait, bullies and tuna, which resulted in millions of pātai and great story-sharing from the inquisitive kids. Sophie also focused on how our

Lots of the tamariki bravely stroked the slimy tuna before they were let go back to their normal lives.

Go to: www.workingwaterstrust.org for contact details if you would like the trust to visit.

Working Waters Trust is a charity that was formed by freshwater ecologists to help community groups and rūnanga with freshwater restoration projects, particularly for our threatened native fish species. They have projects in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. They are happy to visit schools and community groups for talks.

Tamariki, whānau and staff spent the afternoon with Sophie from Waterwise setting out eel nets on the Awarua River to see if they could catch and release. To their surprise they were lucky enough to catch a couple of eels in the pots.

Tamariki with Sophie from Waterwise setting out eel nets on the Awarua River.

Sophie Allen from Waterwise prepares the eel nets.

Arowhenua events

We have held various hui over the last month, a Poupou Karanga course was held at Waihoa and members of the Ngāi Tahu Funds and Archives teams came to conduct some interviews and oral archiving work with whānau.

Wendy and her rōpū giving their presentation at the Poupou Karanga course.

Helen Thoms, Takerei Norton, and Morgan Lee came to assist with interviewing for archiving and Ngāi Tahu Fund applications.

Aunty Dorothy Cuthers (née Manning) Helen and Takerei doing an oral history interview.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

He pēpi

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

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a new pēpi into their family.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays. Ivy McGaughey celebrated her 96th birthday with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who are all very proud of their Nana reaching this wonderful age. Ivy is the daughter of the late Anna and Pyke (James) Peneamene/Benson. Waihao Chairman Graeme Lane presented Ivy with these beautiful flowers. At 96 years of age Ivy is the eldest kaumātua to whakapapa back to Waihao. Ivy McGaughey on her 96th birthday.

Contribution recognised

He has continued his commitment to work that predates the CWMS, in particular the Ahuriri tributary long fin protection, and brought that knowledge to inform the regional committee project on long finned eels.

Below is a citation from Dame Margaret Bazley:

So a sincere thank you John, for all your work, and the positive and influential impact you have had on our staff, the wider community and the future health of Canterbury’s waterways.”

We would like to recognise the outstanding contribution that John Wilkie has made to this council and the work of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS).

“John has been a member of the CWMS Regional Committee since it was set up in November 2010, and a member of the Upper Waitaki Zone Committee since it was set up in February 2011. He has been a member of three of the CWMS Regional Committee Working Groups – biodiversity, land use and water quality, and infrastructure. He has been a very consistent Ngāi Tahu presence on all these committees, in fact in the entire CWMS. He has consistently championed Ngāi Tahu values and has gained absolute respect from fellow committee members – mayors, Environment Canterbury commissioners, farmers, environmentalists, and all others. His style of continuing to come to the table, listen to all views and expect to be listened to in return has led to far greater understanding of Ngāi Tahu values that is now evident in projects.

John and Gloria Wilkie with Dame Margaret Bazley (right).

Winter wānanga

We had a fantastic turn out for our ‘bringing the young ones back’ wānanga held at Waihao Marae over the weekend of 11-13 July. Over 20 tamariki from age five to 15 attended.

On our final day, tamariki learnt about the protocols around cutting harakeke (flax) — how to prepare it and how to make a gorgeous putiputi. For many of our tamariki this was their first time working with harakeke but they showed much respect for it - and to one another - as they helped each other. Every tamaiti received a journal that they had written their mihimihi in.

Each child learned their mihimihi and had several opportunities to practise in small groups and to the whole group (alongside our kaumātua, Aunty Marg and Uncle Pop Te Maiharoa).

The aim is that they will be able to build upon this at future wānanga. Their journal also has some pictures of their time and a short reflection about what they enjoyed about the wānanga and what they want to learn on the next one. It was a huge success. Not only did our tamariki get to know one another but they learnt how to live on a marae (dishes/food prep/toilets and all). We had a huge amount of fun driving in the vans with music blaring and the loud chattering of voices as our tamariki made some long lasting bonds.

We went down to the river at night to set some more tuna traps with Sophie Allen and Uncle Pop. The tamariki built on their knowledge from their previous visit to the river and noticed a considerable decrease in our catch. This was another great learning opportunity about why the fish were not as plentiful as last time. We also went on a day trip into Timaru – to Te Ana Rock Art Centre where the tamariki were amazed by what the centre had to offer. Rachel took us on a field trip out to the Taniwha rock art site. Our tamariki showed how inquisitive they are by asking some incredible questions.

I would like to give a huge mihi to Sara, Aunty Sis, Aunty Marg and Uncle Pop, Mary, Aroha, Sophie Allen, Maurice, Ron, Graeme and Lynne for their support of this kaupapa. It would not have been possible without you all. Tumeke koutou.

Aunty Sis spent the day helping with mihimihi and teaching the tamariki a new waiata and some basics with the poi. We even held a ‘Waihao’s Got Talent’ show with singing, dancing, poetry and of course some funny and not-so-funny jokes.

Tamariki fishing down on the river.

Tamariki practicing their mihimihi.

Setting the traps in the darkness of night.

A game of ultimate Frisbee.

Te Mana O Te Wai funding announced

The Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith recently visited Waihao Marae to announce the funding granted to Waihao under Te Mana O Te Wai fund.

values in the Wainono Lagoon and also to enhance their capacity as environmental advocates. Environment Canterbury are supporting Waihao in the management of this project and were represented by Commissioner Tom Lambie and Chief Operating Officer Don Rule. Waimate Mayor Craig Rowley also attended along with many local community members and whānau.

This funding programme was secured in partnership with the Māori Party and initiated by Marama Fox, who also attended the announcement at Waihao. The funding is to assist Waihao in working to improve mahinga kai

Minister for Environment Nick Smith and Marama Fox arriving at Waihao Marae for the funding announcement.

Tewera King at Te Mana o Te Wai minister’s announcement.

Waimate Matariki Festival

Then everyone moved to Waimate Main where they joined in the meal prepared by Te Rūnanga o Waihao volunteers. He rawe te kai.

In the pre-dawn hours of 24 June volunteers from Te Rūnanga o Waihao arrived at Waimate Main School to set up the gas kai-cookers, pack the food in and start the process of preparing a meal for the community.

As a result of funding support from Te Puni Kōkiri, the support of Te Rūnanga o Waihao, and the backing of the education community of this district, 250 tamariki of all ages performed at the Matariki Festival and approximately 450 people joined under the banner of Matariki for a community meal.

As the tamariki of the Waimate District start arriving at the Waimate High School, there was excitement in the air. People were clustered in little groups sorting out last minute arrangements. Then the Tahu FM vehicle was seen arriving, as Rocky and Sista — the breakfast crew from our Iwi Radio Station — returned again to MC the day.

This festival continues to go from strength-to-strength because of a few hardworking teachers and Māori community members who make up the Waimate Matariki Festival committee. All the work and preparation is worth it to see the happy faces of tamariki and mokopuna as they grow in confidence, expressing themselves through kapa haka.

The day began with a mihi whakatau led by Upoko Rūnanga, Tewera King, followed by a speech from Deputy Mayor Sharyn Cain. Tamariki then took to the stage for our fifth Waimate kapa haka festival to celebrate Matariki. The tamariki of Waimate District kura and Early Childhood Education centres performed their hearts out and the Waimate High School hall was full to overflowing with proud parents and tamariki. The hall reverberated to waiata Māori, haka, laughter and fun all co-ordinated by Rocky and Sista, showing our tamariki how cool it is to be Māori, and how cool it is to do kapa haka. He mīharo te rā. After all the wonderful performances by the kura and kura kōhungahunga, our local community kapa haka group Ngā Reo o Waimate joined the Waimate High School Rōpū for the final bracket followed by the karakia whakakapi once again led by Tewera King.

Waimate Kindergarten performing at Matariki Festival 2016.

Rūnanga information

For further information on any of these items, please contact the marae office.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Annual General Meeting will be held 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate on Sunday 25 September, starting at 1pm. Lunch will be provided prior to the meeting.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao 03 689 4726 or Email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

For catering purposes, please RSVP by 16 September to: Waihao Marae office 03 689 4726 or Email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Minutes of previous AGM 3. Chairman’s report 4. Executive reports 5. Annual reports 6. Appointment of auditor 7. Appointment of members to the six (6) vacant Rūnanga Executive positions 8. Consider, and if agreed make changes to the ‘The Rules’ of Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month. Many whānau and friends came together to help Taina (Clarke née Tipa) celebrate her 80th birthday at Tangatarua Marae in Rotorua. It was a fantastic night with lots of laughter and the odd tear from some of us during the speeches. We were also entertained with a waiata from the birthday lady herself. Taina and whānau would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who were able to make it such a special occasion.

Taina (centre) with some of the whānau and friends during the night.

Taina cutting her beautiful birthday cake.

Rūnaka education scholarship recipients

weekend, where they were presented with their scholarship. Unfortunately, not all recipients were able to attend to be presented with their cheques, but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invited scholarship recipients and members of their whānau to a dinner at the marae on Saturday evening of our July whakawhanaungatanga

The Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Education Scholarship recipients for 2016 are: James Buchanan – Bachelor of Arts (musical theatre). Ayla Carroll – Bachelor of Nursing. Anita de-Borst – Bachelor of Pharmacy. Savannah Gibson – Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Primary. Stacey Gullen-Reynolds – Master of Education. Chivala Heal – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Gregory Hey – Advanced Diploma of Exercise Prescription. Caitlin Marshall – Bachelor of Nursing. James Marshall – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Tiana Mihaere – Bachelor of Science. Ngahia Rehu-Murchie – Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting. Regina Reiri – Diploma in Te Aupikitanga ki Te Reo Kairangi, Level 6. Ihaia Ryan – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Te Raki Ryan – Bachelor of Surveying. Pagan Tawhai – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Lisa Te Raki – Master of Indigenous Studies. Kare Tipa – Master of Māori Studies.

Ayla Carroll.

Moana o Hinerangi and James Buchanan.

Pam Hey and David Higgins.

Tiana Mihaere and Reita Mathews.

Te Raki Ryan and Patrick Tipa.

Savannah Gibson and Dianne Ralston.

Stacey Gullen-Reynolds and Patrick Tipa.

Pania Smith and David Higgins.

Audio conferences spread knowledge

All whānau are welcome to just listen or have your say. Karen gives a brief summary of what is to be discussed and you can get a copy of the papers from the office. If you would prefer communication in another way please let the office know that you would like Karen to contact you.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative Karen Coutts holds pre-TRoNT audio conferences on the Wednesday prior to TRoNT meetings. The dates for each of the upcoming audio conferences for the rest of the year are: Wednesday 14 September at 7.30pm and Wednesday 16 November at 7.30pm.

Karen and Stacey are keen for feedback to find out what you want to know about TRoNT matters, and get your views on what is happening.

An email reminder is sent out a week prior to the audio conference, if you would like to receive this reminder, please ring the office and have your details added to the list.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Tamariki school holiday programme

Another successful tamariki programme was held at Puketeraki Marae 20-22 July. A huge thank you to Aroha and her team of workers, who kept the momentum going and the stress levels low. Here’s a letter from one of the participants: “This year’s Tamariki Programme was awesome because we had a lady from the Green Party who works in Parliament. All the kids had good questions and some about John Key. We also went to the Planetarium at the Otago Museum and saw all the constellations and Matariki. Then we caught a train from Dunedin to the Karitane church at the marae. We would like to thank Aroha and the rūnaka for making the Tamariki Programme happen. We had lots of lots of fun”. Nā Nikki Lees (9).

Tamariki at Puketeraki Marae.

Getting off the Silver Fern railcar at Karitane.

Games at the University of Otago School of Physical Education.

Painting activities for the younger tamariki.

Paterson whānau visit

Te hokinga ki te kainga. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming home Rawi Paterson (son of Wiki Paterson née Ellison) and members of the Paterson whānau, including his late sister Sally Bannister’s daughters and whānau. Rawi and the whānau, many of whom are based in the Napier area, spent several days getting reacquainted with special people and places before gathering at Hui te Rangiora Church and urupā for an unveiling. It was a time filled with laughter and tears, reminiscing and plenty of singing — all the ingredients of a successful visit.

The Paterson whānau gathered at Puketeraki Marae.

He Pataka Wai Ora Project hui One year ago the community, tangata tiaki, researchers and rūnaka members met at Puketeraki Marae to kōrero about aspirations for the Waikouaiti River after receiving Waimāori Trust funding to carry out surveys regarding the mauri of the river. One year on, the results of the research have been collated into a report that makes a number of recommendations regarding the restoration and connections to the river. While the river is in a moderately good state of health, there are clearly some opportunities for improvement. The full report is available online at www.puketeraki.nz. After feedback from the latest hui, stage two of the restoration project is about to begin. To get involved, contact Justine at the runaka office: admin@puketeraki.nz.

Data gathering on the Waikouaiti River.

Tame Parata Scholarship

Applications for the 2017 Tame Parata Scholarship are now open. The rūnaka has established the Hon.Tame Parata Scholarships for secondary and tertiary students who are members of our hapū. The scholarships recognise the ongoing active participation and contribution of our rangatahi to the future development of the hapū. There are two categories – junior and senior. Each category is awarded a scholarship of $1,000 which can be used in further education such as school or university fees and/or resources, for example: a laptop or tablet. Applications involve carrying out an assignment based on a question set by the He Korowai Whānau Committee. Go to our website: www.puketeraki.nz/Learning/Rūnaka Scholarships for the assignment wording and further details. Please contact the rūnaka office if you have any queries. Applications close 16 September and scholarships will be awarded to the successful candidates at an awards ceremony and dinner on Saturday 5 November at Puketeraki Marae.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Rā whānau o Toru/Hōngongoi

Ka rere kā tai o mihi ki a koutou katoa.

Rā whānau ki a koe.

Whakataukī

Rūnanga general hui

‘Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua’ As man disappears from site, the land remains.

The next rūnanga general hui will be held on the 11 September in Hakūiao at 10am.

Congratulations

Oliver Dawson

Tumai Cassidy

We also congratulate 15year-old Oliver Dawson for his achievement in reaching the under 17 South Island Volleyball team. Oliver started following his dream in Year 9 and was very excited and proud to be named in the South Island representative team.

Congratulations to Tumai Cassidy (son of Paulette Tamati-Elliffe and Komene Cassidy) in winning the Rāwhiti Ihaka – Junior te reo Māori section of the Otago/Southland Ngā Manu Kōrero contest last month, hosted in Invercargill. We wish him all the best when he represents our region for the second time, at the National event in Whangarei, in September.

Oliver Dawson, U17 South Island Volleyball representative.

Marae and hapū news

The new driveway is now completed. Please drive and park carefully while the surface is settling.

The new driveway to Hakuiao at Ōtākou Marae.

Japanese delegates visit

Games. The main emphasis of the trip was to create opportunities regarding business, tourism, education, sport and the opportunity to be welcomed onto Ōtākou Marae and meet He Waka Kōtuia - the King’s and Queen’s kapa haka who were in preparations for the biennial kapa haka nationals.

Delegates from the city of Atsugi in Japan spent four days in Dunedin to establish and enhance relations with Dunedin. Their visit involved meetings with Dunedin City Council officials and the Deputy Rector of King’s High School, Darryl Paterson along with the opportunity to watch the Highlanders and Chiefs match played at Forsyth Stadium. The manuhiri also spent time at Ōtākou Marae. Atsugi City has a population of 225,000 and is situated southwest of Tokyo — an hour by train. The city has been chosen as one of the host cities for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympic

Tahu Potiki had the privilege of welcoming the group onto the marae on behalf of Ōtākou while He Waka Kōtuia gave them a fabulous sneak preview of their poi called Hakūiao. Deputy Mayor Shimojima took up the challenge of learning the poi from Tamika Cherrington.

From left to right: Tahu Potiki, Misao Hook (interpepreter),Chihiro Tanaka, desiree Pereira, Junichiro Morishita, Hiromi Shimojima, Tomojo Mikami.

Deputy Mayor Shimojma and Tamika Cherrington.

He Waka Kōtuia Kapa Haka head to Napier

After much practice and anticipation, one of the most southern groups to qualify for the competition — He Waka Kōtuia, from Kings and Queens High School, Dunedin departed to participate in the National Secondary Schools Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 2016. Good luck to all our Kāi Tahu rakatahi who are performing in this event.

New staff

Change of address

Staffing at Ōtākou office has gone through some changes in the last couple of months. Natalie Karaitiana is acting manager until the managerial role is appointed. Anne Robertson has been appointed Komiti Coordinator for six months and Kate Dempsey has resigned as cleaner and interim Wharekai Coordinator. She is now enjoying other employment on the peninsula. The rūnaka thanks Kate for her commitment to the manaaki of organisations during marae events. We welcome Ngaomi Taiaroa as the new cleaner and have a pool of whānau members who are familiar with the wharekai role, who will be caring for hui bookings until the wharekai role is appointed.

Since the appointments ballot papers have been distributed, a number of members have contacted us to update their address details. Please contact the office any time to update your address and email details when you move.

Te Panui Rūnaka contributions

Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau news for inclusion in Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please send your achievements in sports, education, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou or anything else of community interest and photos to: office@tro.org.nz Your photos must have captions and names of people in the photo. Thank you.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou whānau.

One of our whānau members has brought in a story about her father. Many of us know him as Uncle Rongo or Rongopai and he has always been associated with the Tītī Islands. He was a character, he loved his family, and nothing would stop him from going to the Tītī Islands. A lot of our whānau who are still going there in their 70s and 80s never shy away from hard work. Thank you Merania Spencer - there’s a lot more about this man but you would need a book. Cheers Spencer whānau, arohanui.

To all the whānau that are now a year older this month a huge congratulations to you all. I hope you all had a great day, cheers. To all the new mums and dads who have a new member of their family, a very huge congratulations to you all, and the great-granny’s, cheers guys. A big hello to our whānau who are in Australia, the North Island and far away overseas if you get Te Pānui Rūnaka, a very big hello, ngā mihi aroha kia koutou katoa whānau. I hope you are all keeping in contact with your whānau. What’s been happening at the marae? Lots of little hui, cruising along, a lot of good things are in the pipeline.

Well, that’s it from me take care. I hope you are all warm and if you are not, make sure you get hold of family — stay warm kā pai. Waihōpai Rūnaka sends big love to you all — arohanui whānau. Kā kite. Nā Squirrel on the Hill. Mauri ora.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, As winter begins to bite in the deep south we look forward to the arrival of spring and the new life that it brings. After a run of beautiful sunny days, the gardeners among you will notice how confused some of the plants are. Over the last month the we have been involved in a number of hui including the Southland Land and Water Plan hui, Murihiku Mahinga Kai Regional Forum and the Tu Pono hui. We also had an open governance training day which was well received. Please remember our Ngā Taonga Programme for tamariki. This exciting initiative runs on the same days as the general monthly hui. Tamariki who have attended the first few have really enjoyed the experience. As you can see, there are many current and future opportunities available to whānau, so if you or any of your whānau are interested in becoming more involved in the work of the rūnaka please contact us here at the office for more information. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and here is wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Murihiku Pūtake Kōrero speech competition

Amiria, Hana and Aaron Davis all received awards at the recent Murihiku Pūtake Kōrero speech competition. These tamariki are the whānau of Gary and Rose Davis. Amiria was first in the senior Māori section. Hana was first in the intermediate Māori section and Aaron was third in his section at the Manu Kōrero speech competitions. Well done Davis whānau.

Amiria (left), Hana (front) and Aaron Davis.

Ngāi Tahu Fund

ground. Whānau were also happy to find out about other funding that is available for ideas not specific to Ngāi Tahu culture. The ideas our whānau have about sharing our cultural values and knowledge are amazing and we are really excited to see what comes once the next funding round closes on 23 September.

We have a number of whānau who wanted to know more about applying to the Ngāi Tahu Fund so we invited the team from the Ngāi Tahu Fund to visit our rūnaka offices to meet and interview whānau. Whānau were encouraged to discuss the ideas and projects that they want to complete and by the end of the workshop they felt more confident about filling out the application forms so they can get their projects off the

Alan Solomon making the most of the time with Ngāi Tahu Fund.

Reti and Ranui Bull learning more about the Ngāi Tahu Fund.

Rarotoka working trips

Trip two:

How would you like to be part of the team going over to help carry on the great work that is being done there? These trips are scheduled for the following times:

Friday 21 October - Leaving Takutai o Te Tītī Marae at 10am Monday 24 October - Leaving Rarotoka to return to Takutai o Te Tītī by 3pm. Please contact the office by Friday 26 August for more detail.

Trip one:

Friday 2 September – Leaving Takutai o Te Tītī Marae at 10am. Sunday 4 September – Leaving Rarotoka to return to Takutai o Te Tītī by 3pm.

Māori Advisory Komiti On Friday 29 July Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka hosted the

Māori Advisory Komiti hui. This was the last hui for Stuart Davies in his role at the Invercargill Prison. Stu has decided to leave the delights of Southland, and has taken up a job offer in Australia. We all wish Stu the very best with his move. He will be missed at our meetings for his quick wit and his ready smile. I am sure he will enjoy the opportunities presented to him in this new venture. Before he left, we took the opportunity to have a photo taken with him outside Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. Stuart Davies and the Māori Advisory Komiti.

Kākāpō Recovery Programme

Tāne Davis, the Ngāi Tahu appointee to the Kākāpō Recovery Group, says kākāpō are treasured by Ngāi Tahu as a taonga species. “Kākāpō are part of our tribal identity and it’s wonderful to see that Meridian values them too.”

Meridian Energy has today been named as the new national partner of the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, in a partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC). The partnership was announced at Meridian’s Manapōuri hydro station, located in Fiordland National Park, as part of a kākāpō chick release on Pukenui/ Anchor Island. CEO Mark Binns says Meridian is delighted to be able to contribute to the ongoing conservation of the rare and iconic kākāpō.

Kākāpō are native to New Zealand and are listed as a critically endangered species, with only 158 known surviving birds as of June 2016. The Kākāpō Recovery Programme supports breeding populations on three predator-free islands: Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, off Stewart Island; Pukenui/Anchor Island in southwest Fiordland; and Hauturu/Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka were represented at this hui by Riki Dallas and Tāne Davis.

“Kākāpō are a national treasure that need protection. Meridian is dedicated to helping protect our natural environment and we are proud to be raising awareness of the plight of kākāpō.”

For more information on the partnership visit the Meridian Energy website: www.meridianenergy.co.nz/ kakapo For more on DOC’s Kākāpō Recovery Programme visit: http://kakaporecovery.org.nz/

The Kākāpō Recovery Programme is a world-class conservation effort that has been in place since 1990, working to bring kākāpō back from the brink of extinction from a low of just 50 birds in 1995. DOC’s Director-General Lou Sanson says, “In a year in which our kākāpō team has hatched a record number of chicks, the department is delighted to bring Meridian Energy on board to support the work we do in conjunction with Ngāi Tahu, on the Kākāpō Recovery Programme. “DOC’s partnership with Meridian will help us to further develop techniques in the way we manage kākāpō, through research on genetics, nutrition and disease management.” Tane Davis, Ngāi Tahu appointee to the Kākāpō Recovery Group.

Te Anau holiday home

Contact details

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking.

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our information. So if you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed email address or phone numbers then please let us know as soon as possible.

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and are exploring different mediums as to how to get the word out there about what is going on. We have created an opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as, details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-AparimaRunaka-opportunity-pages/1615071675378752

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the variety of projects and commitments that we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, from representation on boards or appointment panels to helping with bird transfers and assisting at the marae or working in the nursery or the wetlands. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Ngā mate

Waka ama update

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

It was good to see a number of young people turn up at the recent waka ama hui. A komiti has been formed and tasks given out. Once the weather has settled the rōpū hopes to have a couple of open days for would-be participants. In the meantime if you require more information about wanting to be a part of the waka ama rōpū as a helper or a rower contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or Gail: 03 212 6020.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Kākāpō breeding programme

Before five kākāpō chicks were shipped off to their new home, some of us at the rūnanga were lucky enough to get close to them in their temporary enclosure in Invercargill. These 89-day-old chicks — which we thought were adult birds — were heading to Meridan’s Manapōuri hydro station in Fiordland National Park for the official announcement of a partnership between the Department of Conservation and Meridian Energy. Even luckier were Peter and Colin (Toe) Topi who represented Awarua Rūnanga at the official announcement. Two of the kākāpō chicks that are part of the breeding programme.

One of the Kākāpō in the temporary enclosure.

Awarua research and development

The Awarua Hub-SEED has a strong strategic intent to create self-sustaining initiatives for our people and our town, Bluff. These initiatives will allow more employment opportunities, availability of more educational resources, more social services and will also provide a platform for the next generation to express their talents, skills and capabilities.

The Awarua Hub-SEED has formed a steering committee consisting of a chairperson, project coordinator, two rūnanga trustee representatives, two project team leaders and a legal and financial advisor. With initial funding from Te Pūtahitanga as a Whānau Ora initiative, the steering committee and a small team of dedicated volunteers have set eight long-term goals which are on their roadmap:

If you want to be part of Awarua Hub-SEED, they are currently seeking volunteers with the following skills: engineering, building, website design and digger operating. If this sounds like you, please contact Amy on 03 212 8652 ext 707 or email: awaruapreneurs@gmail. com. You can also follow the group on Facebook: awarua entrepreneurs.

1. To maximise cultural, social and eco-tourism opportunities 2. To have a rongoā based pharmaceutical and cosmetics micro industry 3. To have opportunities in farming and fishing (including aquaculture) 4. To have a centre of excellence, research centre and aquarium 5. To have a community and youth centre with a sporting arena 6. To have an aged care and retirement centre that provides respite care 7. To have a rejuvenated tourism and retail centre 8. To have specialist tertiary education and training. The Awarua Hub-SEED currently has two projects underway:

‘Scavengers’ A scare experience like no other. Set in

an old dump site, you will be equipped with a SWAT uniform and your mission, if you choose to accept, will be to collect ammo and clues to escape the Scavengers arena while being hunted by the local tenants.

‘Awarua Nutraceuticals’ – Cosmetics created from

local marine by-product and sold through Ngāi Tahu sales channel. Four products have been created by three local wāhine using extracts from our humble Bluff Oyster shell. Recently, project members from the Awarua Hub-SEED held a hui at Te Rau Aroha Marae to inform other Bluff community groups of their current projects either underway or in the pipeline. It was also an opportunity to network and meet members of other groups to see what they are doing, and offer support.

Tyron Strongman explaining the concept of ‘Scavengers’ at the community hui.

Jason Harrison explaining the broader project plan.

Terina and Danielle Stockwell at the Awaura Rūnanga hui in Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff.

Fire safety training

As part of our Health and Safety training Awarua Rūnanga organised for the New Zealand Fire Service Pou Takawaenga, Paki Johnston and his colleague, Joe Manihera to visit us at Te Rau Marae on 1 July. Staff and volunteers from the rūnanga office, study centre, marae and Awarua Hub-SEED received hands on fire equipment training. Who would have thought that we have three types of fire extinguishers around the marae and other buildings. More importantly it was good to learn what type to use for different situations, when not to use them and just get out. The training and kōrero was invaluable and we are currently organising for them to come back to deliver their training and wisdom to those staff and volunteers that couldn’t be there.

Joe Manihera (left) and Paki Johnston at the Health and Safety training.

Te Wharekura o Arowhenua

Ko Te Wharekura o Arowhenua tērā i whakakanohi i te rohe o Murihiku ki Te Hāro o Te Kāhu, ki roto o Kahungunu Mātangirau inātata nei, ā, e whā ngā kura i whakaōpeti mai, i whakakotahi ai kia tū tēnei tira haka, ko Verdon College, Southland Boys’ High School, Southland Girls’ High School me Te Wharekura o Arowhenua. I ārahina nei te kapa e Thomas Aerepo-Morgan rāua ko Rivah Hura. Ko te tino whāinga o te kapa ‘kia tū pakari, tū rangatira hei raukura mō tō iwi’. Ko tā rātou, he whakatītina i te makiu kia pūpuri ki ngā kurakura tapu a Ngāi Tāmoko mā, Ngāi Kurumatarerehu mā, ā mohoa noa nei, haere ake! He toa taua mō te reo Māori!

Te Wharekura o Arowhenua.

Pānui contributions

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

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require 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. We also encourage members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Taurahere Groups harakeke for binding ngā waka, and bringing extra resources on his trailer too. Thank you Papa for your inspiration, mana and leadership. Mereana RobinsonSilbery, Elizabeth Robinson Morris, Christine Silbery and Sheena Marie Morris were also an integral part of upholding our mana and manaakitanga as Ngāi Tahu, by doing an amazing job in the wharekai preparing and presenting an outstanding kai hākari which we enjoyed after our mōkihi building. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou ko ngā ringawera.

Mōkihi wānanga

In early July, Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau held our annual mōkihi building wānanga at Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi in the Waitākere Ranges. Like last year, this was made possible due to the warm invitation of Riki Bennett and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council), who did most of the promotion and administration and provided the venue and facilities. This wānanga was part of the Aucklandwide Matariki celebrations.

Riki Bennett once again took some outstanding photos, a selection of which you see here. Vanda Karolczak helped organise the venue and administration and practical aspects of the venue. She has a special interest, knowledge and experience in traditional waka voyaging and navigation and has done a lot to support Ngāi Tahu events. Ka nui te mihi ki a Riki Bennett kōrua ko Vanda i tō kōrua tautoko, i tō kōrua mahi hoki mō tēnei kaupapa. Thank you Riki and Vanda for all your support and for hosting us again.

We decided that this year we would make “model-size” mōkihi that people could take home afterwards. The dried raupō for building the mōkihi was kindly gifted to us by Riki and tāngata whenua last year. We had around 25 participants including a significant number of Ngāi Tahu and quite a range of ages and ethnicities. Several young tamariki also built their own model waka and we were impressed at how they stayed enthusiastic and engaged with the kaupapa throughout the day. We were also treated to a visit from a gentleman from Arowhenua with a beautifully crafted model mōkihi from his tūpuna that was close to 100-years-old.

Kei te mihi nunui ki te tāngata whenua nei. We feel blessed to have the support of Rewi Spraggon of tāngata whenua Te Kawerau ā Maki for kaupapa like this that we hold in their rohe. Nō reira, ngā mihi nunui, ngā mihi nō te ngākau ki a koutou i tō koutou manaakitanga. Ki Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, he mihi nui hoki ki a koutou i tō koutou manaakitanga ki a mātou o Ngāi Tahu whānui, ā, ki a tātou katoa i huihui ki Arataki. Ngā mihi nui hoki ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu i tā rātou pūtea tautoko mō tēnei kaupapa. We are very grateful also to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Ngāi Tahu Fund for providing funding towards this event. Indeed to everyone who contributed in some form or other towards making this event a success, our heart-felt thanks go out to you for helping us come together as one to keep alive our traditional cultural practices, to feel proud of our Ngāi Tahu heritage and identity and share it with others. Ngā mihi nō te ngākau ki a koutou katoa. Nā, Jonathan Sargisson.

The day began with a karakia by our kaumātua and kaiako Papa Bones (Rissetto), followed by welcoming mihimihi from Riki Bennett and Jonathan Sargisson. Papa Bones gave a kōrero about the Ngāi Tahu history of mōkihi before teaching began and everyone started making their model waka. On a personal note, I would like to add that it was special to have the experience of making a mōkihi with my Mum Vicki Sargisson (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) for the first time. Papa Bones brought his usual enthusiasm, knowledge and skill to the wānanga, as well as to harvesting

Tamariki holding raupō for mōkihi.

Papa Bones and tamariki constructing mōkihi.

Papa Bones Rissetto (left) and Andrew Guy holding the model mōkihi, the model is close to 100 years old.

Ngāi Tahu Whānui and others learning to make mōkihi.

Matariki hui ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Over the weekend of 16-17July a contingent of keen ex-Aoraki Bound participants gathered in Huia (west Auckland) for a weekend of whakawhanaungatanga, celebration of Matariki and the awesomeness that is Aoraki Bound. It was a time to reflect on and celebrate the value of that experience in our lives, and to hear each other’s’ stories. This one was initiated by Rangimārie Mules and Tui Hawke-Tohiariki and co-facilitated by Tui and Jonathan Sargisson. We began on Saturday morning at Huia Beach with a beautiful karakia by Blackie Tohiariki, followed by mihimihi, with everyone introducing themselves with their pepeha, and which Aoraki Bound course they had been on. We then headed off to do the Omanawanui ridge/cliff top walk led by Jonathan, near the mouth of the Manukau Harbour, before descending down to the car park at Whatipu. The next morning Blackie opened with a dawn karakia. We fuelled-up with breakfast, cleaned and packed up the lodge. We also discussed plans for future hui before our a waiata wānanga where whānau learnt a proud waiata about Aoraki, our maunga tūpuna.

The Aoraki Bound rōpū off on the hīkoi.

He mihi nunui ki Te Puni Kōkiri i tō koutou pūtea tautoko mai. We are very grateful for the financial support of Te Puni Kōkiri. Tēnā rawa atu koutou. Ngā mihi nui ki a Donna Takitimu me te whanaunga i tō kōrua tautoko mai, thank you for all your mahi and supporting us. Ngā mihi nunui hoki ki a Tui Hawke-Tohiariki koutou ko Rangimārie Mules, ko Blackie Tohiariki i tō koutou mahi rawe, mahi aroha hoki mō tēnei kaupapa. Shout outs to Tui, Blackie and Rangimārie for initiating this and for all the kaha, heart and dedication you all give to these kaupapa. Nō reira, ki a tātou katoa i huihui ki reira, tēnā rawa atu koutou katoa.

Stopping to catch the scenery.

The next hui for all you awesome ex-Aoraki Bound folks (yes you) and whānau in/outside Auckland will be over a weekend in mid-October. Let’s keep this amazing kaupapa alive. Mauri Ora. Nā, Jonathan Sargisson (aka_sarjo@yahoo.co.nz) and Tui Hawke-Tohiariki (tohitu@gmail.com).

Ex-Aoraki bound whānau with a view from the top.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Some of the key points she touched on in her presentation to our rōpū gave us all plenty to think about. She outlined that depression is not age, gender or race specific and everyone is impacted by it in some form. She believes shedding light on the topic and learning strategies and perspectives on this important issue can enable us to make a difference in our communities.

We were privileged to have Dr Candy Cookson-Cox come and speak to us at our June hui. Dr Cookson (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) consults to the Lakes District Health Board. Dr Cookson has been involved in the health and education sector for over 30 years and is a renowned suicide researcher. Her research method facilitates review, reflection and restoration and is proving very successful.

She is an amazing lady and we all appreciated her sharing her story with us.

Michaela Kamo (left) and Dr Candy Cookson.

Anna Were thanking Dr Cookson.

Uncle Joe Briggs addressing the hui.

Bobbie Maths update

of the programme. Likewise we are involved in the whakatau being accorded to the visit of St Martins Primary leadership from Christchurch, who are funding the implementation of the programme themselves. We also hosted a Deed of Partnership signing that gives the legal basis for the Shirley Primary project and have done a few other things besides. But the thing that will stick in our memory was that, at our last bimonthly hui we were treated to a lively video showing the progress of some very articulate Kāi Tahu students at Shirley Primary, who are making the most of the Bobbie Maths programme — just wait till they get on to the Te Reo version of it.

Imagine a classroom where every student learns as well as everyone else, where there’s no ability grouping, where students are actively encouraged to do most of the talking, where groups of mostly three students work with only one writing implement and where failing students might make as much as four to five years progress in one school year — you’re kidding me, it’ll never happen — but it is, and if you live in the South Island, it could be happening in a primary or Intermediate school near you in about four or five years’ time. The programme of the moment is called Bobbie Maths. Get used to that name, you are going to hear a lot about it. We in Tauranga Moana are getting very used to it. We have kicked off a Bobbie Maths project in Christchurch at Shirley Primary and have had a presence in viewing the progress of the programme in Otumoetai Intermediate, and the school has opened its doors for further viewing

Bi-monthly hui dates 16 October 4 December

Tauranga Boys College Wharenui, Sunday, Start Time 1pm (Venue & Time TBA)

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-ā-Tara Facebook

Please join our Facebook page: ‘Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-ā-Tara.’ Gradually more whānau are joining — ka pai. It is the main way we communicate with each other. A small group of us have met to plan for at least one more hui, if not two, before the end of 2016. We want fun hui where everyone can whakawhanaunga and kōrero. We were disappointed the Road Show did not make it to Te Whanganui-ā-Tara but a couple of us made it up to Ōtaki. We enjoyed meeting the whānau from there at the Manawa Kāi Tahu hui earlier in the year; and want to have a hui with our Ōtaki whānau again soon. If you have any ideas about what you want to do for the hui, let us know on Facebook. Kā mihi, Karen and Hauangi. 35

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The Office Ngāi Tahu Road Shows

Feedback from whānau following our first few Road Shows has been extremely positive. The Melbourne Road Show was a resounding success with over 100 whānau coming along on the day — an amazing turnout that exceeded all expectations. A taurahere group has since been established. Ka mau te wehi.

Below are the dates and locations for each – add them to your calendar whānau. Perth, Australia Frasers, Kings Park Sunday 28 August

Ōtākou University of Otago Wednesday 21 September

The new format this year allows for whānau to celebrate Ngāi Tahutanga and whanaungatanga. At each of the upcoming Road Shows there will be opportunities for whānau to find out more information about accessing the Ngāi Tahu Fund, registering with the Whakapapa Unit and signing up for Whai Rawa. Our teams will have stalls set up to assist whānau and answer any questions about these three initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to sign up and gather information for these initiatives — all in one go. Come along to hear the kōrero from our tribal leaders, share your whakaaro on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and find out what Ngāi Tahu initiatives can offer you and your whānau.

Rotorua Apumoana Marae Sunday 4 September

Murihiku Ascot Hotel Thursday 22 September

Ōtautahi Addington Raceway Tuesday 6 September

Tāmaki Makaurau Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae Society Sunday 25 September

Te Tai Poutini Arahua Marae Sunday 11 September

Lisa Tumahai (right) with a pēpi pack for Melbourne whānau.

Arapata Reuben (right), Whakapapa Manager in discussion with Te Tāirawhiti whānau.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi at the Melbourne Road Show.

Lyndon Waaka at the Ngāi Tahu Fund stall in Melbourne.

New scholarships for Ngāi Tahu whānui The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has created two new scholarships for Ngāi Tahu whānui.

Julian Wilcox, Chief Operating Officer, says this is an opportunity for a whānau member to report on the kōrero happening within the Ngāi Tahu rohe.

These scholarships aim to create pathways for Ngāi Tahu whānui to work in communications and environmental management. They include full fees for study and paid work experience within the office. If you are interested email info@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU and ask for Nicole Bowden.

“There are so many rich and fantastic kaupapa in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. This opportunity is a way of bringing those stories to the fore, as well developing journalistic capabilities amongst Ngāi Tahu.” He says that he hopes the recipient will continue to work with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and with Papatipu Rūnanga past their study.

Arihia Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, says these are an opportunity for whānau to gain a qualification and get valuable experience within the office.

The environmental scholarships will allow Ngāi Tahu whānau to work within Te Ao Tūroa and create Ngāi Tahu environmental advocates of the future.

“These new scholarships are like our matakahi cadet programme, which places cadets within the Ngāi Tahu Holdings business unit that is relevant to their degree for paid-work experience. Now we are using our teams within the office to provide practical application of the tertiary skills the recipients learn.”

Aaron Leith, Acting General Manager of Te Ao Tūroa, says the recipients of this scholarship will get to work with our team and Papatipu Rūnanga on key environmental issues such as sustainability, protection of customary access and use rights, heritage protection and management of taonga resources.

“We have always had a policy to select the best person for the job. These scholarships ensure that we are creating a pathway for our whānau to be in the best possible position.” The aim of the communications scholarships is to grow story-tellers within the iwi. During the scholarship they will gain a technical understanding and a practical application of these skills.

“This scholarship isn’t just about helping the students pay for their study, we want to help build capacity and for our students to become strong environmental voices for Ngāi Tahu,” says Aaron. Ryan Hepburn, Junior Environmental Advisor, says working within the Te Ao Tūroa unit is a great path for environmentalists of the future.

The successful recipient will study broadcasting at Ara Institute of Canterbury and gain experience in radio reporting, writing stories and creating short-video clips.

“Within our team we get to work across a wide variety of environmental aspects and we get to make a difference for mana whenua,” says Ryan.

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Submit your cultural project today

The Ngāi Tahu Fund was established to vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

Ngā uara – values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

How much we fund

He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) He kaupapa nui – medium projects (up to $30,000) He kaupapa nui rawa – large projects by expression of interest only (over $30,000).

The next round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund closes on Friday 23 September at 5pm. In fairness to others, funds staff will not accept any late or incomplete applications.

What we fund

The Ngāi Tahu Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects in the following key areas: • Whakapapa – kinship • Tikanga – protocols and customs • Te reo – language • Mahi toi – creative expression • Whenua – landscape, place and locality • Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration

The full criteria for accessing the Ngāi Tahu Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com Project start dates must be timed for after the Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee meet in November. Feel free to call Morgan Lee on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) if you’d like to kōrero about your project or email any questions to: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Mahinga Kai funding applications increase The Ngāi Tahu Fund has $5,000 available to each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga through its Mahinga Kai Enhancement Fund for creating planned activities around mahinga kai projects. Senior Funds Advisor Helen Thoms says that having clarity around Papatipu Rūnanga planned activities for mahinga kai can help the fund plan for future funding needs. The development of a collaborative plan could also tell their story to external funders that may be interested in supporting.

The Arowhenua Mātaitai project will focus on freshwater quality and monitoring of tuna; and the Rakiura Tītī Islands Committee will use funds to continue work on a number of fronts including enforcing bylaws on the islands, rubbish collection, pest eradication and species regeneration and relocation. Sinclair Wetlands/Te Nohoaka a Tukiauau has received multi-year funding for the ongoing restoration and enhancement of the wetlands; and Tuhaitara Trust has received funding until 2018 to continue their planting programme and the removal of introduced species. In the last eight years, the trust has planted 30,000 native plants around Tūtaepatu Lagoon and in excess of 100,000 plants in total. The trust is also investigating the establishment of additional inanga habitats at the lagoon.

“There is a lot of external funding available for mahinga kai projects but the funders often don’t know how to make contact with Papatipu Rūnanga. These plans will give them a point of reference and will assist in bringing the two groups together,” she says. “Priority planning will also give rūnanga some control over what is happening in their own takiwā. It’s about people wanting to control the sovereignty of their food sources – knowing where those sources are and being able to gather kai for their whānau. That’s an ingrained tradition and it’s one the fund actively supports.”

Moeraki has been funded to begin a pāua survey in October, which will provide a baseline to understanding the health of the mātaitai compared to areas outside the reserve. “This will help the rūnanga decide on future management of the pāua resource within the mātaitai. It’s a long-term project and they plan to carry out a further survey in three years’ time,” says Helen. The Ngāi Tahu Funds team are excited about the opportunity to support whānau to maintain the important relationships, knowledge and practices associated with mahinga kai for future generations.

Mahinga kai was, and still is, the currency of the Ngāi Tahu people and food production is at the heart of Ngāi Tahu culture and identity. It is the cornerstone of Ngāi Tahu spiritual, social, and economic well-being. It is a symbol of the tribe’s continuing relationship with the traditions and history of place and it ties Ngāi Tahu together as an indigenous people. “We always look to fund projects that are representative of tribally significant mahinga kai places or species, and the degree to which the project will provide protection of customary use and rights – and the opportunity to exercise those rights,” says Helen. The Mahinga Kai Enhancement Fund has supported five projects in the latest round of funding – the Opihi/ Arowhenua Mātaitai Project, the Rakiura Tītī Island Committee, Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau (Sinclair Wetlands), Tūhaitara Coastal Park-Tūtaepatu Lagoon and the Moeraki Pāua Survey.

Tūhaitaraa Coastal Park.

The Whānau Ora initiative being pioneered by Awarua has eight long term goals: 1. To maximise cultural, social and eco-tourism opportunities 2. To have a rongoā based pharmaceutical and cosmetics micro industry 3. To have opportunities in farming and fishing (including aquaculture) 4. To have a centre of excellence, research centre and aquarium 5. To have a community and youth centre with a sporting arena 6. To have an aged care and retirement centre that provides respite care 7. To have a rejuvenated tourism and retail centre 8. To have specialist tertiary education and training.

Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was proud to attend a community hui, held by Awarua Research and Development, to share their progress on Whānau Ora ki Awarua. Te Rūnaka o Awarua has supported these developments to be led by the next generation of Awarua whānau, in an effort to support succession planning for Awarua.

As part of their Te Pūtahitanga initiative, a core group of future community and rūnanga leaders have been identified along with pathways for development. It has been really inspiring to see the energy of whānau members who have become adept in a range of tools to support planning. A road map has been designed to create a blueprint for the future and part of the broader rūnanga strategic plan.

responsibilities, reporting, building partnerships, research and developments, recruitment of membership and community engagement.

Te Pūtahitanga was part of an enthusiastic hui held 25 July at Te Rau Aroha, to learn about progress in two key initiatives: Scavenger City and the creation of cosmetics. While these two projects are wildly exciting in their own right, the opportunity for whānau members, particularly rangatahi, to be involved in shaping their future brings a whole new meaning to ‘Ora’. The whānau of Awarua have experienced the joys of governance

Te Putahitanga and whānau at the Awarua hui.

Whai Rawa has helped to create better futures for Ngāi Tahu whānau through greater wealth and wellbeing. It is managed by the iwi and for the iwi,” she says. Whai Rawa came about when Tahu Potiki, then Chief Executive Officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, worked with Diana Crossan and others to form the fund. Since then, it has gone from strength-to-strength. “Whai Rawa focuses on three phases of life: tertiary education, buying your first home and retirement. We have focused on these areas because evidence shows us that whānau who have greater access to these three elements have the ability to live a better quality life,” says Kristen. “But not only does Whai Rawa help its members to access funding, we are also working to ensure they become more financially competent.”

In the last decade Whai Rawa funds under management have risen to $52 million with nearly 2000 whānau helped into new homes, tertiary education or retirement. David Tikao, Whai Rawa Programme Leader, says much of the success has come from member buy-in. “We have nearly 22,000 members and to date we have helped 312 whānau into their first homes, assisted 257 whānau to access tertiary education and helped 1381 whānau towards a more comfortable retirement. That is a great success,” he says. “In 2015, Whai Rawa gave out $3.5 million in direct distributions. That is a great return for our Ngāi Tahu whānau members.”

“Our goal for the next 18 months is to grow Ngāi Tahu Whai Rawa culture. I want Ngāi Tahu members to be confident in their saving and to not think of it as a foreign concept,” she says.

Kristen Kohere-Soutar (Ngāi Tahu), Chair, Whai Rawa Fund Limited, says Whai Rawa is unique because it is the only licensed iwi savings scheme. “Over the past 10 years

For more information on Whai Rawa check their webpage: www.whairawa.com

Tail End Charlie

For the team at Kiwi Encounter team at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, winter is normally spent catching up on paperwork, cleaning and preparing for the new season. Max the kiwi had a different idea and the late egg he incubating hatched on Wednesday 27 July. The new chick, subsequently named Tail End Charlie, needed only the tiniest bit of verbal encouragement, and came into the world weighing 299 grams. A docile wee chick, he is doing very well and is just about ready to be introduced to food. Tail End Charlie rounds-off a great hatching season, bringing the total of chicks hatched this season to 102.

Tail End Charlie, the latest chick at Kiwi Encounter.

Tourism staff visit China

with its incredible Karst landscape; visiting the Longji rice terraces; and a visit to the Guilin tea plantation, where we learnt about tea from picking the tips of the plants through to the art of a traditional tea ceremony.

Andrew Aitken and Emma Bean, of Kiwi Encounter Rotorua were recently given the opportunity to go on a study tour of Guilin, China. The course was a joint venture between Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Ecotourism New Zealand, and Guilin Tourism University (GTU) in China, to learn about the Chinese tourism industry and what Chinese visitors are looking for when they travel to New Zealand.

We are still processing all that we have seen, and look forward to applying all that we learned to the repositioning of Rainbow Springs and to all Ngāi Tahu Tourism products. One key observation was the regular use of phones (sometimes by the lecturer in the middle of a presentation) and their many uses, such as making payment for your food at a restaurant. This was certainly the biggest learning outcome – that we need to expand our payment systems and improve our online presence and get microblogging in Mandarin. The new phrase over there is not ‘word of mouth’ but ‘word of mouse’ as more people turn to online travel agencies and Trip Advisor equivalents to help create their travel itineraries.

Considering China only opened its doors to international visitors in 1997 and the government only actively supported outbound tourism from 2009, it is incredible to think that there are now 130 million outbound visitors travelling the world each year from China, New Zealand received approximately 400,000 Chinese visitors last year. Tourism is now seen as a ‘Pillar Industry’ in China and there are almost one million people studying tourism across China. GTU has over 10,000 students and is the biggest tourism university in the world - so what better place to learn about Chinese outbound tourism, Chinese tourism industry development, the growth of online travel agencies in China and how we can incorporate the key insights into Ngāi Tahu products to improve the experience for our Chinese customers?

We were also invited to many banquets and we ate lots of amazing food. China is such a welcoming country and we look forward to returning some of the hospitality when some of our new-found friends visit New Zealand later in the year. Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Chinese culture and gain an insight into one of our most important customer markets.

The programme was based in Guilin, one of China’s iconic tourism destinations and from here we visited several different areas, giving us as much perspective as possible on Chinese tourists and their expectations when travelling. The highlights were a cruise of the Li River to Yangzhou,

We encourage anyone who is given the opportunity to travel to China, to embrace it – xiè xiè (thank you). Nā Emma Bean. Kiwi Encounter, Rainbow Springs.

The study tour group outside Guilin Tourism University.

Emma and Andrew at the Longji rice terraces.

Nohoanga

Claim through the allocation of specific ‘camping’ sites to support mahinga kai activities.

Nohoanga provide all Ngāi Tahu with an opportunity to experience the landscape as their tipuna did, and to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food and other natural resources.

Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land adjacent to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used to facilitate the gathering of food and other natural resources by Ngāi Tahu whānui. They are usually one hectare in size.

The term ‘nohoanga’ (literally meaning a place to sit) traditionally refers to the seasonal occupation sites which were an integral part of the mobile lifestyle of Ngāi Tahu whānui as they moved around Te Waipounamu in pursuit of food and other natural resources.

Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary but exclusive rights to occupy these sites between the middle of August and the end of April each year.

This traditional concept has been given contemporary effect as a result of the Settlement of the Ngāi Tahu 41

4. Return the authorisation back to us within 10 days (signed and with the relevant sections completed) following your departure from the nohoanga site.

There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu (the South Island). Not all of these sites are available for use. Please contact 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642), nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or visit our website www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information.

Sites Available for Use from Mid-August 2016

Procedure for Use of Nohoanga

Nohoanga are for the exclusive use of Ngāi Tahu Whänui. For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is by authorisation only, and administered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. See below for procedure for authorisation.

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1. Contact Sophie McGregor on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz at least 10 working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site; 2. Provide basic details (name, address, contact numbers, vehicle registration number, and number of people you wish to take etc). Please note — random checks will be done to ensure that those applying for the authorisation are entitled to do so and that any past use has been consistent with the conditions of the authorisation. 3. If the site is available you will be sent an authorisation (by post, fax or e-mail) before you leave for the nohoanga site; then

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Lake Kaniere, West Coast Waima (Ure) River, Marlborough Hapuku River, Kaikōura Waiau-ua River, Kaikōura Waipara River [Township], North Canterbury Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), South Canterbury Lake Pūkaki, South Canterbury Ahuriri River, South Canterbury Lake Hawea [Adj Camp Ground] Lake Hawea – Timaru Creek Waianakarua (Glencoe Reserve), Otago Waikaia River [Piano Flat], Southland

Please contact 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 66462642), nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or visit our website www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga/ for more information about nohoanga and sites available for use this summer.

What drew you to the programme? I basically just drove past one day and wanted to check it out. I was doing absolutely nothing before this so I thought I would give it a go.

Question time with Andrina Taukiri (Tainui) What He Toki course are you studying? I am in the stage one carpentry course.

Why did you choose carpentry? I have always wanted to build so I thought I would give carpentry a go.

How is the study going? So far it’s good. The tutors are great, my classmates are great and it’s like a family kind of thing.

How did you find out about He Toki? My little brother studied the programme so I thought I would also give it a go.

Are you enjoying it? Definitely, I was a bit shy at first though being the only female in the course. But it’s pretty good, the boys are awesome and the tutors are great.

Would you recommend He Toki? Definitely, we get offered a lot more opportunities than main stream courses and everyone involved is really awesome. If you would like more information on He Toki call 0800 HE TOKI (438 – 654).

What’s it like being a woman in the trades? Pressure. It’s hard, it’s definitely hard being a women. You feel like you have to keep up. But it’s really good. I enjoy it. Do you think there should be more women in trades? Definitely, in building for sure. I reckon we need more women in the carpentry industry.

Andrina Taukiri.

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Applications are to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term in which the tuition is to be undertaken.

Tahua Taunaki Akonga- Learner Support Fund

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

Provision is also available on a case by case basis for tamariki with special learning needs. For further information please contact us: mātauranga@ngaitahu.iw.nz or 0800 942 472.

I kauhau hoki a Rangi ki te hapori i te Rāmere me te Rāhoroi. Nō te kou o Rehua he wai nō ruawhetū. He maha kā urupounamu me kā mihi i puta mai i te mineka, nō konei he tohu pai o te wānaka. Nā Tāne te tāhū o kā mahi, nā Hinerauāmoa te rehe a katau me maui, nō reira, he mihi hoki tēnei ki Te Whare Taoka o Otago, Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ōtepoti me Te Whare Taoka o Toitū. He mihi mutuka kore ki a Dr Rangi Mātāmua me tōna whānau – tēnā te mana o Rehua.

Puaka kai rau, Matariki ahuka nui.

I te rā tuatahi o Toru i tae mai Te Ope o te rua Matariki, ko te tohuka kōkōraki, Dr Rangi Mātāmua me tōna whānau. I tae a Rangi ki Ōtepoti kia kauhau ai, kia whakanui ai i a Matariki me kā tini whetū ki te raki. I hui mātou ki Te Whare Taoka o Otago. I te Rāmere i haere Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti me Kā Puananī o te Reo ki Te Whare Taoka kia whakaroko atu ki a Dr Mātāmua, ā, i haere mātou ki te whare kōkōraki. Mīharo katoa te kōrero me te mātakitaki i kā whetū. Ko tātai aroraki he kai arataki i te rā. I te ata hāpara o te Rāhoroi, i haere a Rangi rātou ko ētahi o kā whānau ki Pukekura ki te mātakitaki i a Matariki e rewa ana i te pae. I a mātou e mātakitaki ana i kā tini whetū, i whakarite mātou i tētahi hautapu, arā he ika, he manu, he kumara te kai i tunua i roto i te kōhua I te wā tika, nā Rangi te karakia i taki, kātahi ka mihi atu mātou ki kā mate o te tau, kātahi i whākaia a Matariki e mātou, ko te hautapu tērā. He mahi hou tēnei ki te nuika o mātou, ā, ko te tūmanako ia ka haere tonu tēnei mahi, kia whakarauora ai tēnei tikaka mō tātou.

St David’s Café - He Toki Reo Award

I te tekau mā toru o Toru, i whakawhiwhia te Whare Kai o Hato Rāwiri (St David’s Café) ki te tohu He Toki Reo mō tō rātou whakapau kaha ki te hāpai, ki te aki, ki te tautoko i te reo Māori ki te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou. I whakatūria e rātou ētahi tohu rārangi reo rua mā te hunga e hiahia ana ki te hoko kawhe/kapu tī rānei i roto i te reo Māori. Ko Jo Bain te kaiwhakaihu waka o tēnei kaupapa. Ko te whāinga matua o ngā tohu reo rua kia whai wāhi te reo Māori ki te whare wānanga, kia mōhio hoki te mahi a te tangata ki ngā kupu Māori ahakoa Māori mai, Pākehā mai, Hainamana mai. Ehara te whiwhi tohu tāna i whai nei, engari ki tā Bain, ko te mea nui kia rangona whānuitia te reo Māori ki te whare wānanga

Funding is available to registered Ngāi Tahu students aged between 5 and 18 years One term of funding is available per financial year (up to a maximum of $450).

The Dunedin community were privileged to host Māori astronomer Dr Rangi Mātāmua and his whānau during the first weekend in July. Dr Mātāmua facilitated several sessions on Matariki and Māori Astronomy at the Otago Museum. A variety of people attended the sessions and everyone enjoyed learning about Matariki and some of the different constellations. A small group of us even ventured out to Pukekura to watch the rising of Matariki and engage in the tradition of reading the stars, farewelling those who have passed since the last helical rising of Matariki as well as symbolically offering kai to the stars. Hopefully more people will join us next year in this practice and also that the learning about stars from a Māori world view will continue and strengthen. A huge thank you to Rangi and his whānau for sharing the knowledge as well as all of the people who supported this kaupapa.

hei reo kōrero, hei reo ora. “It is a great honour. It certainly was not something we were looking to achieve or anything like that [te whai tohu], we just wanted to raise te reo Māori as a living language on campus.” E ai ki a Marcelle Wharerau (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui), te kaiwhakahaere mō Te Poutama Māori ki te whare wānanga, he mea pai ngā tohu reo rua kia Māori mai ai te noho o te reo Māori ki te whare wānanga. “He pai te kite atu i ēnei momo tohu ki ngā whare kai, kia tangata whenua ai, kia kōrerohia te reo Māori ia rā, ia rā. Ahakoa te taumata o te reo, kei reira ngā tohu reo rua hei ārahi i te hunga kāore anō kia ako i te reo Māori, kāore anō kia matatau ki te reo”

Nā te kaupapa He Whakapiki i te Reo ki te taha o Lynne Harata Te Aika i hua ai te hiahia a Bain ki te whakarangatira i te reo. I a ia e ako ana, i pupū ake tōnā aroha me tōnā ngākau māhaki ki tēnei kaupapa, ā, mārakerake ana tana kite i te uara o te reo Māori.

honour. It certainly was not something we were looking to achieve or anything like that [receiving the award], we just wanted to raise te reo Māori as a living language on campus.” Marcelle Wharerau (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui), Te Poutama Māori Coordinator at the University of Otago and participant at Café Reo agreed that the bilingual signage was a step in the right direction in normalising te reo Māori in everyday life. “It is a great way of normalising the reo and having it visible for people so it is something that they might intuitively or subconsciously recognise even though people might not be speakers of the reo.”

Nā Tuari Pōtiki (Ngāi Tahu), te kaiwhakahaere o te Office of Māori Development ki te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou, i tuku i tēnei tohu ki te whare kai nei nā te mea he torutoru noa iho ngā wāhi ka tino kitea e te iwi Māori i ngā tohu reo Māori ki te whare wānanga. “Regarding the University, there are not that many places where our reo is visible. Having the signage so visible here makes us feel a part of the place. The bigger part of it is promoting and valuing our reo. Ngāi Tahu have put a lot of effort into growing and using our reo so again this is a really good opportunity to recognise that and acknowledge that sometimes it isn’t easy and there are challenges along the way. Perseverance pays off and they have done a really good job here.”

Bain’s push for the use of Māori in her café stemmed from her involvement in a Māori language course, He whakapiki i te reo, taught by Lynne Harata Te Aika. This is where Bain gained an appreciation and understanding of te reo Māori and its value.

I whakaputaina hoki e Kotahi Mano Kāika ētahi kāri hokohoko, kia pai ai te hoko kawhe, kapū tī rānei o te tangata ki te reo Māori. Ko tēnei te tau tuatahi o te tohu He Toki Reo. I whakatūria ēnei tohu reo rua mō te whakaora reo ki te whare wānanga te take! Karawhuia e hoa mā! Ko te mataku a Te Wera, ko te whakahao!

Tuari Pōtiki (Ngāi Tahu), Director of the Office of Māori Development at the University of Otago, acknowledged that it was important to recognise this effort because it is not a common practice at the University. “Regarding the University, there are not that many places where our reo is visible. Having the signage so visible here makes us feel a part of the place. The bigger part of it is promoting and valuing our reo. Ngāi Tahu have put a lot of effort into growing and using our reo so again this is a really good opportunity to recognise that and acknowledge that sometimes it isn’t easy and there are challenges along the way. Perseverance pays off and they have done a really good job here.”

St David’s Café at the University of Otago was awarded the inaugural He Toki Reo Award in recognition of their use and promotion of te reo Māori. Even outside Māori Language week St David’s Café has consistently encouraged their customers to use the Māori language. Friendly bilingual signage has been unveiled to aid conversation when ordering.

Resources such as a coffee card with common order translations have also been instigated by Kotahi Mano Kāika to aid the ordering process at the café. This is the first time He Toki Reo Award has been awarded and is a new incentive for other’s to take up the challenge and promote Māori language use. Nā Tawini White tēnei kōrero i tuhi.

Café boss, Jo Bain, accepted this award on 13 July. The award was gifted during a Café Reo session which had been set up to bring together those on campus who knew how to speak te reo Māori during Māori language week. Bain acknowledged that they did not promote te reo Māori to seek recognition, but because they wanted to hear te reo Māori everywhere in everyday situations on campus. In accepting the award Bain said, “It is a great

Jo Bain (with tray) stands proudly in front of St David Café.

Jo Bain (left) and Victoria Campbell showing the KMK te reo ordering cards.

Ngā Manu Kōrero 2016

I tērā marama, ko tutū kā kākā tarahae o kā Kura tuarua o tō tātou nei takiwā i te muramura o te ahi, ki kā whakataetae-ā-rohe o Ngā Manu Kōrero. Mai i te tau 1965 tēnei whakataetae whakahī i tū ai hai huruhuru mō aua kākā tarahae kia rere ai te kounga ō ō rātou reo Māori, o ō rātou reo Pākehā hoki. E tuku ana ka mihi ki ia rakatahi i tū hai mākai mō o rātou kura, ā, me mihi ka tika ki a rātou ko eke ki tōhona taumata tiketike. Ko kā toa nō Ōtakou / Murihiku: Tā Turi Carroll: Hannah Matahere (Otago Girls) Rāwhiti Īhaka: Tumai Cassidy (Kings) Korimako: Ahi Kaitai-Mullane (Logan Park) Pei Te Hurunui: Te Ngaru Wehi (Otago Boys) Ko kā toa nō Waitaha: Tā Turi Carroll: Mei Riwai Couch (Te Whānau Tahi) Rāwhiti Īhaka: James Henare (Te Whānau Tahi) Korimako: Jireh Komene (Middleton Grange School) Pei Te Hurunui: 1st Equal - Te Matau Flannagan (Cashmere), Alex Solomon (Te Whānau Tahi) Ka haere kā toa o ia wāhaka ki te Whakataetae-ā-Motu ki Whangārei hai te 20 ki te 23 o Rima/Mahuru. Karawhiua! Manu Kōrero winners on stage.

2016 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week July 4 – 10. The theme for this year was “Ākina te Reo” – behind you all the way, which is about using te reo Māori to support people, to inspire and to cheer on. This theme was designed to show New Zealand that there is a place for the Māori language in our stadiums, on our sports fields, in the news and the ever growing realm of social media. It will also show the country that te reo Māori is a language for all New Zealanders.

Weekly phrases — Check out the KMK Facebook page for simple easy to use phrases for supporting and inspiring your team on the sports field or the whānau at home. A new phrase will be launched each week. www.facebook.com/kaitahureo

Ngāi Tahu Road Shows

A big mihi to all the whānau who have taken the time to come and see us at the Ngāi Tahu Road Shows. If we haven’t made it to your region yet we look forward to catching up with you when the Road Show rolls into a town near you.

Kā Taumāhekeheke o te Ao – Rio Olympics 2016

Visit the KMK Downloads page for the latest resource featuring words, phrases, kīwaha and whakatauki that can be used for the Olympic Games. https://www.kmk.maori.nz/downloads/

KMK funding

KMK funding is available for all registered Ngāi Tahu individuals, whānau and cluster groups who are wanting to develop their Māori language and contribute to our iwi strategy of having more Kāi Tahu whānau using te reo as an everyday language of communication in the home. The next funding round closes on 28 October 2016.

Kā Manukura

Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop Māori language proficiency and grow iwi capability for Ngāi Tahu in te reo. Participants can apply for up to $5,000 per year. Conditions apply.

Whānau Reo

Whānau Reo Fund provides up to $2,000 per year financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend Kāi Tahu immersion initiatives, such as Kura Reo Kāi Tahu and Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo immersion initiatives such as the Moeraki Whānau ‘Te Tira Morehu’, and other KMK whānau based te reo immersion events within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā.

Kāika Reo

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau cluster groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an intergenerational everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3,500 per year. If you have any questions or require further information about the Kā Manukura o Te Reo, Whānau Reo or Kāika Reo funds – please contact Darren Solomon: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 021 518661

Papakāika Reo Fund

The Papakāika Reo Fund is a KMK initiative that supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community. KMK would like to acknowledge Rāwiri Manawatu and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, Kopa Lee and the Rāpaki whānau, Waiariki Taiapa Parata and Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki, Joe Wakefield and Oraka Aparima whānau as well as Karen Morgan and the Ōnuku whānau who are all recent Papakāika Reo Fund recipients. We are also looking forward to working with the Makaawhio and Kāti Waewae whānau in due course. If your rūnaka is interested in Papakāika Reo funding. please contact Victoria Campbell: victoria.campbell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 021 2455712. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te reo.

Reo o te wā

Marama: Whā (August) Rima (September) Ono (October) Kaupeka: Makariri (Winter)

Kīwaha

Whakawaha te riri Koia rawa ia tēnā? Aukahatia ō koutou waka

Get stuck in/Game on Is that right? Let’s get ready to rumble/We’re outta here

KMK events calendar 26-28 August

Aoraki Matatū – wānaka for Kāi Tahu advanced speakers of te reo. (Must have attended previous wānaka)

Takahanga Marae, Kaikoura

11-13 November

Kia Kūrapa ki Puketeraki – Beginner/Intermediate level reo wānaka.

Puketeraki Marae, Karitane

Pānui Ngāi Tahu Tourism takes to the skies with new purchase Ngāi Tahu Tourism has signed a deal to purchase Queenstown’s leading scenic helicopter business, Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.

existing experiences, both in Queenstown and Glenorchy and on the West Coast at Franz Josef,” he says. Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters has been operating in Queenstown since 1980, and is currently the ‘number one helicopter company’ on Trip Advisor.

The purchase is a significant investment for Ngāi Tahu Tourism which will become the full owner of Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, which offers scenic flights and luxury charter services.

Owner and operator, Pat West, will remain with the company for the next four years and will take on the role of General Manager Aviation, with responsibility for all aviation across the Ngāi Tahu Tourism portfolio.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism Chief Executive, Quinton Hall, says the scenic helicopter business is an ideal fit for Ngāi Tahu Tourism and will enhance its iconic experiences in the region.

Mr West says he is hugely proud of the success of his team and Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.

“We are really excited to acquire this well-known local business and continue our focus on making connections and delivering memorable experiences for our customers. “Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters has a reputation of providing superb service and their team is highly-skilled, professional and extremely experienced.”

“We deliver a truly professional service, with immaculate presentation of our aircraft so that passengers enjoy the most comfortable experience possible,” he says. “Ngāi Tahu Tourism is a leader in the industry and this is a great opportunity to grow Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, together with all the existing Ngāi Tahu Tourism brands.”

Mr Hall says the purchase will open up opportunities for new experiences for Ngāi Tahu Tourism customers. “By adding a fleet of helicopters to our business, we will literally be able to connect our customers to and from our

Pat West (left) and Quinton Hall.

Whakapapa search complete Ko Tongariro te Maunga Ko Whanganui te Awa Ko Te Atihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi te Iwi

and three sons. Our whānau are from two of the sons — John and William — however we were not included in any whakapapa within Te Waipounamu.

Our whānau have been on a hīkoi, from the awa of Whanganui, to the shores of Te Waipounamu. There are up to five generations, numbering well over 700. Although it has taken more than a century to get here, our new found heritage will last long into the future.

After much research, and with help from Dr Terry Ryan and the Iwi, we are privileged to be part of Whakapapa File 153 held at Ngāi Tahu. Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has accepted my registration for membership, the first rūnaka we are eligible to affiliate to, as we continue to trace the footsteps of our tupuna.

We have discovered we are the descendants of Aperahama Pukukaiaotea, #372 on the 1848 Kaumātua Census. Pinana Te Atua (his daughter) had a daughter, Elizabeth King aka Betsy Emmanuel or Peti Imanuera. Peti and John McLeod had 12 children, all born in Otago/Southland.

Although our search is over, may it encourage you to persevere. Yes, it takes time, but our tūpuna deserve to be recognised, after all they are the ones who give us our whakapapa — our Precious Taonga. Ko au Te Awa Ngāi Tahu Ko Au Nā Flora and David Falanaki.

Their son John married Pare Whare Te Nape Puanaki at Waitea, King Country in 1907. They had a daughter

Meeting of owners

Notice of special general meeting is hereby given to the owners of Taumaka me Popotai — Open Bay Islands. Date: Sunday 16 October at 1pm. Venue: St. John’s Hall, 134 Stafford Street, Hokitika.

Agenda: Consider lease options for eco cultural tourism proposal from owner. For further information contact Chairperson Kara Edwards on: 027 276 1087.

Celebrating Ngāi Tahu artists

‘Ngā mahi whakatekateka’ is an adaption of the old proverb ‘Ngā Pakihi Whakatetateka o Waitaha’. One version of this pepeha is that the Canterbury Plains, where Ōtautahi now sits, was a place of pride for our ancestors. The Ngāi Tahu website explains ‘Whakatekateka’ as, ‘to create pride or to exhibit pleasure’. We also take this pepeha to mean that once our ancestors arrived they created and lived on a landscape despite the adversities they faced upon arrival. Creating a new Christchurch in the face of adversity is something Ngāi Tahu artists’ wish to celebrate with pride.

Our iwi’s leading artists have been invited to participate in a group show, these artists include: Nathan Pohio, Lonnie Hutchinson, Neil Pardington, Chris Heaphy and Fiona Pardington.

We also combine the pepeha with the more modern proverb, ‘Ki te Ngoikore koe i te ra o te he, he iti tou haha’ which implies that when faced with disaster, one needs to find strength’. Rawiri Te Marie Tau.

In this exhibition of contemporary Māori art, the odd work can easily be identified as Māori. Many works might not however, fit the indigenous stereotype that some viewers have come to expect. It is my firm belief that if an artist is Māori then by definition, what this artist produces is Māori art, no matter what the subject or method used.

Photographer Fiona Pardington is the first New Zealand artist to be named a Knight (Chevalier) in the Order of Arts and Letters. Fiona was bestowed this rare honour by the French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, in May this year. We are fortunate to have several of her works to show, including one photograph which has never been exhibited before.

The Walters Prize is easily New Zealand’s most prestigious contemporary art prize. Held biennially since 2002, the prize aims to ‘make contemporary art a more widely recognised and debated feature of cultural life’. The 2016 nominees were considered notable, as three of the four nominees are of Māori descent and two are Ngāi Tahu. This success shouldn’t really be a surprise as leading contemporary Ngāi Tahu artists are among the nation’s best. Nathan Pohio should be congratulated on his tremendous achievement.

‘Ngā mahi Whakatekateka’ is an exhibition of contemporary Ngāi Tahu art, opening 5.30pm September 6 at the Jonathan Smart Gallery, 52 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Ōtautahi - Christchurch. Nā Eugene Huston, Curator.

Rangatahi to compete at national speech contest

Three Ngāi Tahu rangatahi will represent their kura, whānau and iwi at this year’s Ngā Manu Kōrero National Secondary School competition held in late September and hosted by Te Reo o Te Tai Tokerau. Ahinata (Ahi) Kaitai-Mullane, Mei Riwai-Couch and Tumai Cassidy are all busy preparing for their hīkoi to Whangarei. We would like to wish all three rangatahi the best of luck – karawhiua e koutou!

Ahinata Kaitai-Mullane

Kia ora, my name is Ahi and I’m in Year 12 at Logan Park High School in Dunedin. I love learning and I really enjoy chemistry and drama. After I leave school I want to go to university and study science and drama to make a difference in the world. My Ngā Manu Kōrero speech topic was ‘to teach me you must know me’ and I chose this topic because I wanted to share my experiences in education and my views on raising Māori achievement. I have been a part of Ngā Manu Kōrero for the past three years and the encouraging atmosphere and opportunity to learn from everybody’s speeches is what has kept me coming back. I am excited for nationals.

Ahinata (Ahi) Kaitai-Mullane.

Mei Riwai-Couch

This year, Mei Riwai-Couch, a Year nine student at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi in Christchurch, won first place in the Junior English Ngā Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha competitions. Her six minute speech was about why people should try different things and how being curious and courageous can help us to find new and innovative ways to solve problems and create a better future for rangatahi in Aotearoa. Mei follows in her older brother Brigham’s footsteps, who was the Waitaha winner of Junior English last year. Mei recently competed at the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition in Napier and says she is excited and nervous to stand at the national Ngā Manu Kōrero, but she adds that she is grateful to be representing Ngāi Tahu. Mei is the daughter of Jared (Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Rapaki) and Melanie Riwai-Couch.

Mei Riwai-Couch.

Tumai Cassidy

E te rau o tītapu, e te rau o huna. E taku iwi, tēnā koutou i tō koutou tautoko mai ki ahau. Nōku te whiwhi, nōku te mārikanui. Ko Te Atua o Taiehu te mauka. Ko Ōtākou te awa. Ko Ōtākou te marae. Ko Tumai Te Manene Pononga Tamati Cassidy tōku ikoa. Ko Kāi Tahu, Ngā Puhi, Ngāi Takoto, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Taranaki ōku iwi. A kō ake nei, ka tū anō au ki te atamira ki te Whakataetae a Motu mō Ngā Manu Kōrero. Hikaka katoa au ki te tū, ki te whakaputa taku kōrero “He āka onamata, hai aroka anamata.” Ka hoki ōku whakaaro ki ō tātou tipuna me tō rātou nā ao, he ao Māori rawa atu. He iwi pōkai moana, he iwi whakatakoto rautaki, he iwi kaha ki te whawhai mō te oraka o kā uri whakatipu rātou. Ko te pātai e toko ake nei i roto i au, me pēhea tātou kā urupā o rātou mā e tū Māori ana i tēnei ao hurihuri? Ka kōrero au mō taku iwi o Kāi Tahu me kā reaka e whitu, i whakapau riaka ki te kerēme o Kāi Tahu, kia whāi oraka mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri a muri ake nei, ekari ka whakaaro hoki ahau mō taku reaka. Kai ō tātou rika tō tātou nei ao. Kia ora koutou. My name is Tumai Cassidy. I’m 14-years-old (Year 10) at Kings’ High School in Dunedin. Ōtākou is my marae. I’m excited to be representing my rohe (Ōtākou/Murihiku) for the second time at the national Ngā Manu Kōrero contest and will Tumai Cassidy. again be speaking in the Te Rāwhiti Ihaka section, Junior Māori. My kōrero is about being future focused but ancestrally driven. Kāi Tahu have always been an intergenerational thinking people, from the first migration to Te Waipounamu, throughout the Ngāi Tahu claim to the present day. My kōrero will focus on the efforts made not only by our Kāi Tahu tipuna but throughout Māoridom, and I will be speaking about my aspirations for the future and the legacy I wish to leave for any future mokopuna. Last year, I was proud to have come fourth equal, and I think I was the only speaker in the world to have ever delivered a Ngā Manu Kōrero speech in our Kāi Tahu dialect on a national stage, so I hope to do that again. I want to thank Kāi Tahu for the pūtea tautoko that will help my rōpū from Kings’ High and I attend the event in Whangarei. Mei kore ake i a koutou, he mihi tēnei ki aku Poua, ki aku Taua, ki a koutou katoa mai i te takere o taku kākau. 49

Annual General Meeting

Notice of Hui-ā-Tau Annual General Meeting

Please Note: As per the 2015 AGM resolution, AGM hard copies will be disseminated via electronic means and no longer posted unless requested in writing to: Rakiura Māori Lands Trust, C/o Ashton Wheelans Chartered Accountants, PO Box 13042, Christchurch 8141.

Rakiura Māori Lands Trust. Date: Sunday 30 Oct 2016. Venue: Te Rau Aroha Marae, Cnr Bradshaw and Henderson St, Bluff. Time: 11am; Registration from 10am. Morning tea and lunch provided. Agenda 1. Minutes from previous AGMs 2. Presentation of trustee report 3. Presentation of financial statements 4. General business 5. Election of trustees

AGM information can be sourced on the RMLT website. Eliza Snelgar RMLT Secretary Email: ess@rmlt.co.nz Ph: 0274451961 www.visitrakiura.co.nz/agm

three objections had been received. All those present at the April meeting supported the variations that Mrs Williamson is seeking. Following the meeting, one further objection was received.

Pānui to owners of Maranuku B

(Māori freehold land) (Also known as Te Karoro B - Glenomaru Blk IV Pt Sec’s 47 & 49) We refer to the previous pānui in the March and May 2016 editions of Te Pānui Rūnaka. We advise that the application is being made to the Māori Land Court to confirm the variations Rona Williamson is seeking to her occupation order over part of Maranuku B. The first variation is an increase in size from 1200m2 to 8000m2. The proposed increase in size means the occupation order will include the current site and extend down towards the coast including the area below the roadway into Maranuku B. Secondly, Mrs Williamson is seeking an order that the occupation order can be transferred to a Whānau Trust and will last for the lifetime of the Whānau Trust. Prior to the April meeting,

Owners had until 29 July 2016 to give their consent or objection and ask any questions. As no further objections have been received, we are now proceeding with this application. We hope to have this matter heard at the Dunedin Māori Land Court hearing scheduled for the month of November 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Haines Ellison, Ngāi Tahu Maori Law Centre, Ph. 0800 626 745 or email haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz. or write to Ngāi Tahu Maori Law Centre, PO Box 633, Dunedin 9054. We are no longer dealing with the Ahu Whenua Trust. Please direct all enquiries regarding the Ahu Whenua Trust to one of the three trustees; Maureen Wylie: Peggy Peak or Rona Williamson.

Meeting of owners

Pānui to owners of Waikouaiti Blk XII Township Subdivision XXVI Section 28. A meeting of owners will be held for the above section of Māori land. This section of land is located opposite Karitane Beach. The purpose of the meeting is to establish an Ahu Whenua Trust to manage this land on behalf of the beneficial owners and to nominate trustees. The details of the meeting are: Venue: Ngāi Tahu Mäori Law Centre Board Room, Level 1, 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin. Date: Saturday 1 October at 1pm Owners of this section are encouraged to attend the meeting. If you are unable to attend, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre to obtain a proxy; contact details are as follows: ph 0800 626 745, email: haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz, or write to us at Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre, PO Box 633, Dunedin 9054.

Carvers and weavers wānanga

Weavers programme

This wānanga is sponsored by the Ngāi Tahu Fund for practitioners of all levels engaged in the toi of carving and weaving. The wānanga and will be held 16-18 September at Arahura Marae. Those wishing to attend will need to provide their own bedding.

Kiekie, taonga species —This programme covers knowledge, skills and practical application of all aspects of the taonga resource kiekie. Participants who wish to, will be able to have their learning and abilities recognised and formally registered as practitioners holding mātauranga o Ngāi Tahu of this taonga species.

The programme of the weekend will be as below:

Sunday 18 September

Friday 16 September

Plenary session of carvers and weavers

Evening presentation — The carving and weaving strategy developed as a result of the Wairewa wānanga of carvers and weavers hosted by the Ngāi Tahu Fund in September 2015.

To consider the outcomes of the previous day’s wānanga and to contemplate future projects aligned to the strategy.

General information:

Saturday 17 September

Carvers programme

Whao, tool technology (old and new) — A workshop on the knowledge, skills and practical application of shaping whao based on stone implements and technologies of the past. Get an appreciation of the processes and techniques for making high quality whao and how that affects the quality of whakairo produced.

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Seeking comment on climate change

Maraka mai, Kāi Tahu whānau in Melbourne!

The Strategy and Influence team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has embarked on a new workstream to ensure Ngāi Tahu continues to progress culturally and economically through climate change.

This is a chance for our Melbourne-based Ngāi Tahu whānau to introduce yourself and get to know each other! There will be a shared lunch and opportunities to have your voice heard on how we can support and strengthen our Ngāi Tahutanga. The venue (CERES Community Environment Park) is child-friendly with some basic activities. If you have any whānau living in Melbourne, please encourage them to come along and join us!

This is the first time we have addressed climate change directly as a workstream. And we are aiming to develop a strategy to better respond to climate change. To do this, we first need to gain an understanding of what whānau know about climate change, so that we can be well-informed to better respond to its effects.

Don't forget to bring your cuzzies, the kids and a plate of kai to share.

The first stage for this programme was to send a survey to all Ngāi Tahu whānau. You should have received this email earlier in July.

Date: 10 September 2016 Time: 12.30pm Venue: CERES Community Environment Park (Stewart St & Roberts Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057)

If you have not received the email please email climate. change@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we can provide you with the link. We would like to get as many responses as possible.

Ngai Tahu Ki Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) Join our group on Facebook for more info and to keep up to date: https://www.facebook.com/groups/308548826146165

Following this survey, we will be visiting each Papatipu Rūnanga to get more feedback. Further information about climate change will be distributed closer to the time.

Contact Haileigh Russell-Wright 0061458202227 ngaitahuvic@gmail.com

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I-PAD MINIS

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

A digital copy of this photograph was given to the Ngāi Tahu Archives by Margaret Rose Coulter. She has been told that the baby in the photograph could be her grandmother, Huria Kinihe, who was later known as Mrs Timothy then as Mrs Marsh. Huria was most commonly known as Tāua Maami and lived at Wairewa. None of the other people in the photograph could be named. If you are able to provide names or further information regarding this photograph please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).