Te Pānui Rūnaka - May 2017 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

– MĀTAHI-Ā-TE-TAU MAY 2017

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kathleen Hope nō Koukourārata.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Road Shows 2017 - pg 3

• Southland health clinics - pg 23

• Rare kiwi released back into ngāhere - pg 7

• Introducing new cultural scholarship - pg 31

• Moeraki hīkoi to Aoraki - pg 18

• Celebrating Te Kereme - pg 34

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Whakakapi

Huhi ki runga huhi ki raro. Kua riro nei o koutou wairua ki runga o koutou tinana ki a Uenuku. Ngā tini mate o te wā, haere i te karanga ā Uruātea. Tātou kei te hāhātanga o te whenua, e ngā urī o Tahu Pōtiki, rau tikitiki mā, kia ora mai rā tātou katoa. Welcome to the May edition of our pānui. We have recently felt the drop in temperature as the year progresses towards the beginnings of hōtoke next month. I hope you all have been keeping warm through these chilly evenings and morning and preparing for the cooler months of winter. I am writing this pānui having just completed the Melbourne leg of our 2017 Te Rūnanga Road Shows, being held throughout Te Ika a Māui and Australia from May through to September. These are a great opportunity for whānau to come together and learn about the wonderful mahi being carried out by our Ngāi Tahu staff and whānau and of the support and beneﬁts available through Te Rūnanga – from Whai Rawa through to Whakapapa and Kotahi Mano Kaikā – for our whānau members. These hui are also about connecting with our whānau to take in their views and expectations. More than 130 of our whānau took part in the Melbourne hui held on Sunday 7 May. It was invigorating to see the pride and aroha from our Australian whānaunga, and the joy and whānaungatanga felt by them all in coming together as an iwi in Melbourne.

I want to make a special note of all of our kaumātua who attended, in particular kaumātua Cecile Cranwell who drove from her home five hours out of Melbourne to make it to our hui. For some it was a chance to connect with those of us from home after being in Melbourne for up to 55 years. It was a wonderful way to launch the road shows, and I and other Te Rūnanga members, supported by our team, look forward to meeting with you all in the coming weeks and months. You can find more information in the Road Shows section of the Te Rūnanga website. As you are aware, this is a significant year for Ngāi Tahu as we commemorate 20 years since Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu signed our Deed of Settlement. May is a month of significant key dates with regards to the Treaty of Waitangi. For example, on May 30, 1840 Iwikai and Tikao signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Akaroa, and on May 21, 1860 the Arahura Deed was signed. You can find further information on these developments in our history and many other events and activities relating to Te Kerēme – the Ngāi Tahu Claim – in a new web page recently launched by Te Rūnanga on the Ngāi Tahu website. Please take some time to visit: http:// tekereme.Ngāitahu.iwi.nz/. This is a fantastic source of information about Te Kerēme and a great resource for any whānau looking to learn more about this significant period in our history. As well as looking back, this month I have also been looking to the future to ensure that Ngāi Tahu continues to make progress and to do all it can to help our people to achieve their potential. In the first week of May I attended the Iwi Chairs Forum, hosted by Waikato Tainui, at their headquarters in Hopuhopu just North of Ngāruawāhia. The hui was an opportunity for Ngāi Tahu to meet with other iwi to share our view on key national issues for Iwi Māori. It is also a useful opportunity to 2

connect and nurture relationships across iwi networks. The twoday hui covered key kaupapa including housing, Māori economic development, conservation, climate change and health. The hui concluded on the second day with a meeting with key Crown Ministers where iwi communicated our views and provided what we believe are some clear areas of priority for the government. With regards to health, I have also been working closely with the local health providers on the West Coast to ensure the requirements and priorities for Māori health are being considered in all their work. This is a kaupapa I am very passionate about and an area I will continue to focus on. You may have also seen in your local newspaper recently the public notice of the application by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on behalf of Ngāi Tahu Whānui for an order recognising customary marine title under section 98 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. As I said in my previous Te Pānui Rūnaka column, these applications were made to ensure the rights of all Ngāi Tahu Whānui could be recognised. We will now be having discussions with Ngāi Tahu whānau, including other applicants, to progress this kaupapa. I would also like to take this opportunity to also update you on the status of the Kaiwhakahaere review and the Form and Function review which was unanimously supported and launched at our April Te Rūnanga hui. The 20-year anniversary of the signing of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement is a timely opportunity to review our governance structures and processes to ensure they are the best and most appropriate to support meeting the

needs of our Ngāi Tahu whānui for the coming years ahead. We now have more than two decades of experience to help inform the reﬁnement and improvement of our governance process and systems. In the coming weeks, the six-member Form and Function review team will seek the input of kaumātua, whānau and rūnanga, and the advice of relevant governance and policy experts to guide and inform our decision making.

I would also like to take this time to express my deep aroha to all who have lost whānau over the past month. Finally, I hope you all get the chance to spend time with your whānau and friends and make the most of any ﬁne weather we have as we prepare for the cooler months of winter.

The ﬁndings of this review will feed into the Kaiwhakahaere review with both streams of work expected to be completed by November when the results will be reported back to whanau at the Hui-a Iwi which will be held in Ōtautahi. I would like to acknowledge all those who will be involved in supporting this essential and substantial work - to further improve how we function as a board and to continue to enhance how we serve the needs of our Ngāi Tahu people - to its conclusion. Lisa Tumahai with Ces (Cecelia) Cranwell, at the Melbourne Road Show earlier this month.

If we’re in your neighbourhood over the next few months, don’t be shy whānau!

Come along to one of our remaining 2017 Road Show events to hear more about what Ngāi Tahu is doing for you. Check out locations and dates below and, for more information or if you wish to register your attendance, email events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Whangarei Tauranga Perth Hamilton Wanganui

Sunday 28 May Sunday 11 June Sunday 25 June Sunday 9 July Sunday 23 July

Sydney Wellington Brisbane Dannevirke

Sunday 30 July Sunday 13 August Sunday 27 August Sunday 10 September

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā whānau ki a koutou

February birthdays - Poihipi Clayton, Major Timms, Rocky Roberts, Tamati Clayton-Stirling, Haley Baxter, Murray Posa, Ricky Muir, John Te Wani, Debbie Walford, Karalea Te Moananui, Maurice Manawatu, Kiritapu Murray. March birthdays - Raymond Clayton, Te Ahu Manawatu, Grant Kellett, Neihana Manawatu, Karen Starkey, Rana Aldridge, Tuhiku Solomon, Donna Manawatu, Sherryna Baxter. April birthdays - Rangi Clayton, Garry Te Wani (Jr), Debbie Norton, Mike Howse, Jason Timms, Ngawai Pokere, Neihana Davis, Symonde Laugesen, Kayden Manawatu.

He pēpi - congratulations!

To Phillip Manawatu and Shani Haywood on the birth of Trey Kikorangi Manawatu; To Corey Manawatu and Melissa Jones on the birth of George; To Maurice Manawatu Jr and Rosalie on the birth of MacKenzie Jane; And to Sade and Thomas on the birth of Alicia Rose (9lbs, 28/04/2017). Haere mai pēpi i ngā harikoa nui rawa o te whānau, from Taua Moana Gemmell.

Ngā mate

Victor Manawatu - Our condolences to Aunty Hariata and the rest of the Manawatu whānau on the loss of Uncle Vic. His infectious smile, great sense of humour and warm heart will be missed by many. Tim Kawana - We also extend our condolences to Kathleen Timms and the Mutu/Kawana whānau on the loss of Tim. He will always be remembered as a cheeky, humorous and fun loving person that was always willing to help others, no matter where or what time it was.

Graduations - congratulations! Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing A belated congratulations to Poihipi Clayton for being appointed ‘Head Māori Boy’ and ‘House Captain’ at Garin College in Nelson for 2017; To Sarona Stirling for graduating with a degree in Japanese; To Casey Davis for graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Education;

Poihipi Clayton

Sarona Stirling

Casey Davis

Graduations - congratulations continued

To Letitia Mullaly for graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science Human Nutrition; And to Jacqui Te Wani for graduating with Te Tiwhikete Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga, the Certiﬁcate in Social Services (Biculturalism in Practice), at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Well done Jacqui, your whānau and the Ōtautahi Māori Wardens are so proud of you and all your work.

Jacqui Te Wani (right) with her kaiako, Gaylene Stewart.

Letitia Mullaly.

Thanks

There are just too many of you to thank individually for all the mahi, support and help during the earthquake in Kaikōura, but we as a hapū and a tribe can certainly stand up with pride! However, special mention must go to: • • • • • • •

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu staff The Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group Tuahiwi Marae and whānau Rehua Marae and whānau Andrea and her team from the New Zealand Police The Kaikōura community Te Hapū o Kāti Kurī

There are many, many more who came to our aid in our hour of need - we are very grateful to those who did so. We hope all our whānau are safe and well.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Hīkoi Waewae

Rā whānau ki a koutou

Shannon Robinson, Tahana Tauwhare, Moria Tainui, Emma Tainui, Karen Coakley, Papakura Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Hector Tainui, Henare Mason, Eniitan EwebiyiMeihana, Tainui Coakley, Tahu Coulston, Te Rua Mason, Jayne Dottie Morrision, Adriana Weepu, James Tuhuru Gibbs, Vicki Ratana, Donald Mason, Ari RoyalTamainu, Kourtney Lang, Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Hector Tainui Jnr, Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Liam Gutsell-Coakley, Harley Panapa.

Mā ngā tapuwae o mua ngā tapuwae o muri e tohua ai Past footprints lead future steps. As a key highlight of the past month, Hīkoi Waewae was proud to be featured by Te Pūtahitanga as one of the Whānau Ora commissioning agency’s successfully funded initiatives. The rōpū was one of several initiatives whose mahi was shared at Te Ritorito 2017 Conference in Wellington last month.

Aroha mai whānau if I have missed birthdays!

I put together a power point of our amazing hīkoi and Rauhine travelled to Wellington to present Hīkoi Waewae to the nation. The purpose of the conference was to showcase Whānau Ora and was well attended with some inspirational VIPs, including Dame Tariana Turia, Tā Mason Durie, Justice Joe Williams and the Honourable Te Ururoa Flavell. It was a huge crowd.

He pēpi

Congratulations to Wiremu Coulston and Jade Climo on the arrival of their pēpi.

The event was also live streamed via Facebook and Rauhine’s presentation can be viewed online on the Te Ritorito 2017 Facebook page.

Myles Coulston.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui every second Sunday of each month, 11am -3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Rauhine Coakley presenting at Te Ritorito 2017 Conference.

Whānau enjoying the last of the warm weather near the awa.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Rau rakatira mā, tēnā koutou. Nei rā te whakamiha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini aituā. Ki a rātou kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a koutou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou, ka huri anō ki a tātou o te ao takata. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Although the weather gods have been smiling for the past month here on Poutini, there have been deﬁnite signs on and off of te wā Makariri. On some days, not even the rays of Tama-nui-te-Raki have been able to mask the chilly weather! We have had another busy month with several rōpū spending time at our marae, the return of 11 Tokoeka kiwi – a record number – back into the sanctuary, the opening of another Community Centre, (this time in Weheka/ Fox Glacier), our annual ANZAC Day commemorative service and a wonderful Hākari hai whakanui i a Tā Mark and Maria Solomon.

Nau mai, hoki mai… Tokoeka homecoming

On Saturday, 12 April, we celebrated another milestone in our efforts to ensure Haast Tokoeka kiwi do not become extinct. We have two of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi species in our takiwā, the Haast Tokoeka kiwi and its relative, the Ōkārito Rowi kiwi. Critically low numbers required a more hands on intervention and the ONE programme was introduced to help. In the case of Tokoeka, their numbers were about 300 in the early 2000s and, through this programme, we’ve seen an increase to more than 400. The ONE objective is to remove eggs and hatch them at the West Coast Wildlife Centre. The young chicks are then moved, ﬁrst to either Ōrokonui Eco-sanctuary near Dunedin or Willowbank in Christchurch to learn to forage, before being moved onto a predator free island to gain weight. Tokoeka need to weigh at least 1600 grams, which is more than other kiwi species, before they are able to fend off predators. Together with DoC staff, local volunteers and public support, we welcomed the 11 Tokoeka back to the ngahere in an event hosted by the Haast Heartland World Heritage Hotel. It was the ﬁrst opportunity for most people there to view a kiwi since work to protect them started!

Kathleen Langi in a precious moment with a Tokoeka kiwi.

Kathleen Langi travelled into one of the release areas in the Haast Kiwi Sanctuary with DoC staff. She was thrilled to have the opportunity to tautoko the birds’ return to their kāika and, along with our rūnanga, will have a keen interest in the monitoring results over the next couple of years.

Fox Glacier community centre

On 22 April, a van load of Kāti Māhaki members travelled to Weheka to tautoko the opening of their new community facilities. What a wonderful effort by locals to provide such a facility for their community. Ka mau te wehi koutou!

Members of the Fox Glacier community celebrating the opening of their new centre.

ANZAC Day Annual Commemoration Service

25 April dawned with a stunning sunrise that coloured the sky with beautiful shades of pink, orange and purple – it carried the promise of a beautiful day. Whānau and local community attended our annual commemoration service, which was conducted by Father Michael Mahoney and Pīhopa Richard Wallace QSM. The service was also supported by Staff Sergeant Wayne Anderson RNZALR and Private Chase Whati RNZALR. Whānau sung waiata, told stories, shared poems and memories in honour of their returned servicemen and women. Our flag was raised and flapped in the breeze as a poppy would in the field. A wreath-laying ceremony ended the commemorations and was followed by a wonderful shared kai for lunch.

Land for lease – Mahitahi

Only for descendants of traditional land owners and hapū members. Site 2 - DP3882 Area: 0.2ha Expressions of Interest for Site 2 – DP3882, Block XIV Bruce Bay to be sent by email to: rachael.forsyth@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or by post to: The Secretary Mahitahi Ahu Whenua Trust PO Box 255 Hokitika 7842

Rūnaka website

Father Michael Mahoney and Pīhopa Richard Wallace QSM.

If you haven’t already had a chance to check out our new website, please feel free to do so at www.makaawhio. maori.nz Rūnaka members can access a ‘members only’ section on the website, which allows registered members to access more information specific to our hapū activities. All members should have received logins and passwords by email and post but, if you have not received one yet, please contact the office to confirm your current address.

Hui rūnanganui – executive meeting

Our next hui will be held in Hokitika at our Wharemahi, on Saturday June 10 commencing at 9.30am. Members are welcome to attend.

Keeping in contact

Our recent mail-outs have resulted in a lot of returned mail, which means we still need to work on updating our whānau contact database. We have around 250 members with incorrect addresses and would like some help ﬁnding them all. We have included the list in our e-pānui and on our website.

E-Pānui

If you have not received at least one of our e-pānui, please contact us. These are sent by email fortnightly and can be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. If you have not received a copy please contact the ofﬁce and let us know your current email address. Also, let us know what you think of our pānui and be sure to share if you have news and titbits.

Members can also help by contacting the ofﬁce to check we have the correct address, phone numbers and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna.

Maramataka

Mark your calendars – if you need more information, please contact the ofﬁce.

Phone: 03 755 7885 or email us: susan.wallace@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Hui-ā-tau (AGM) 2017

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

Mark your calendars now – Saturday 14 October. 8

Hui Whakanui i a Tā Mark It was a privilege to have Tā Mark, his beloved Maria, Uncle Kukupa and Aunty Ranui at home with us on 29 April to acknowledge and celebrate their contributions to the iwi. It was also a lovely opportunity just to spend time with them. The weather gods were kind to us and the day was fairly relaxed with pōwhiri, gifts, kōrero whare tipuna and then a hākari with speeches, waiata and a three course meal. We had a great kaimahi and kaitautoko crew and the day went fantastically! Pictures paint a thousand words and we are pleased to share this pictorial collage with you all. Nei rā te tino mihi ki a koe Tā Mark koutou ko ōu pou tautoko i tae tawhiti mai! Tēnā rawa atu koutou. Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha ki te whānau o Kāti Māhaki, ki a koutou i whakapau werawera mō te hui nei, e kore kā mihi e mutu!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ngāti Wheke whānau aspirations to return to Rāpaki

Recently, we have been looking at strategies to enable more whānau to live and work in Rāpaki and its surrounding areas. If you would like to be involved or ﬁnd out more about these strategies, please contact us. Related to this kōrero are the new Papakāinga Nohoanga rules. These apply to the Rāpaki Reserve and other reserves in the Christchurch City Council rohe, and will make it easier for whānau to subdivide and build on Māori land. We are aiming to have someone from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu ofﬁce come and talk to our July rūnanga meeting (meetings are normally on the second Sunday of the month) on this topic. Watch this space!

Whare karakia restoration

Repair and restoration of the historic whare karakia at Rāpaki commenced this month. It’s a two stage repair plan, starting with the immediate repair of the south-west wall, which has deteriorated signiﬁcantly in recent years. This will be followed by a full restoration once additional funds are secured. The plan is for it to be completed well before the 150th anniversary of the whare in 2019.

Hapū wānanga

The month of May has seen Wheke Marae host a hapū wānanga held on the third weekend in lieu of a regular rūnanga meeting due to Mothers’ Day celebrations where members were able to fully discuss a number of topics including: • • • • • • • •

the operation of the marae the health and safety requirements to meet bookings the structure of the team managing the marae the building and support of mahi for the portfolio’s held the updating of information for our database the soft opening and ofﬁcial opening of the wharekai projections for the forthcoming year identifying events which align with our Ngāi Tahu values and hapū aspirations

Marae development

Completion of the wharekai and the redeveloped outdoor areas is getting closer and things are looking good. Whānau have been busy helping plan for the set up and future use of the wharekai. We are taking bookings from the beginning of September 2017.

There are a large number of maintenance areas around the pā we are looking to address. Aside from the regular maintenance, we need help with our roads as they are slightly worn from the trafﬁc that comes with a build and heavy site works. So, until work has been completed, please be mindful if visiting us and careful while either walking or driving on the roads. Some of the new plantings about to arrive also hold recognised medicinal value and healing modalities. These plants have been selected with the intent of educating members of the hapū and manuhiri about the art of rongoā (Māori health and well-being).

Rongoā wānanga

This is a good time to introduce an upcoming wānanga due to take place in the month of September for anyone interested in the kaupapa of Rongoā. Planned wānanga are to be held at Wheke Marae on rongoā and based on Ngāi Tahu values and our hapū aspirations. The purpose is to introduce rongoā in the marae environment, openly discuss what we hold as Ngāi Tahu traditions and provide and practice rongoā as well as add rongoā to everyday matauranga at the marae. Interested members are welcome to contact the ofﬁce at rāpaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz with the subject heading “Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rongoā Wānanga 2017”

Maara kai garden beds

Again, the purpose of these garden beds is to develop and encourage a community effort, to enjoy and increase wellbeing and healthy options. We are very proud that our kaumātua Doug Couch tends to his maara kai with great care.

Keeping in touch

Our regular Rūnanga meetings are always held at Wheke Marae, the second Sunday of every month except January and start at 9am. We also have a Facebook page “Rāpaki Marae” which is administrated by our ofﬁce and Executive Members so you can be sure the information shared is both credible and valid. This is an informative useful tool to support the mahi and shared interests of our hapū. We are looking forward to the creation of our website to help share information that pertains to the marae and the business of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. We also have a general email distribution list available to our members who wish to receive pānui on. Again, you are welcome to contact the ofﬁce to register your interest at Rāpaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Enjoy the cooler months; stay warm and active!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Well, here we are again but sadly, not so happy. As you might have heard, we have had some sad days at our marae; our condolences to all our whānau. Our aroha is with you always. Recently, Tuahiwi went down to Huirapa to see the wonderful marae that they have built. What a day was had by all! After harirū, the family did a tour of the marae and, of course, some of the whānau said “We want one of those at our marae” and “We want one of these”. Well, we had morning tea and some of our rōpū thought it was dinner because what we had could have passed for lunch. After that, what a spread for lunch, you name it we had it. As a matter of fact, it was a four course meal with coffee, tea etc. No drink, how’s that? Got home at 7.15pm after pit stops along the way. You missed a good trip cousin Charlie. Our marae is still very busy with various hui. Today, our kapa haka kaumātua were practicing for Te Matatini, it’s so lovely. No, I’m not going this time as I’m getting too old and Aroha Hohipera won’t let me go to the pokie machines. What do you know, since the earthquake, our Devene hadn’t been up to the marae in her car, but at last she made it this week for a tangi. Isn’t she good, keep it up Devene. Oh, and our Aroha Hohipera went to Rarotonga with her whānau also – had a wonderful time. We had a wonderful ANZAC Day with about a hundred stopping for kai after the service at the urupā. And the mutton bird boys are on the Tītī Islands now so let’s hope they bring plenty back. Yum, yum, yum! Well that will be all for now as I’ve sort of run out of news. As the singing is so lovely I can’t concentrate. So heaps of aroha for those who are sick but getting better. See you later. Signing off ‘til next time K.K.K. xxx

WE HOLD THE KEY By Lesel Flutey

The ego gets to create imaginary storms When we’re too serious with our own thought forms These arise from fear, with judgement and labels We create our stories we tell our fables If we surrender, to our mind being still We have inner peace and begin to chill Being in the now helps us to attain The less we hold on to the more we gain Not to attach and these forms will shrink Acknowledge and allow whatever we think We get so busy we forget to just be A prison of illusion without a key Whole truths are found in our heart In the mind the ego tears this apart Be present in the now, attention ﬂows For this is how awareness grows Train our mind just to observe and see We are so much more, we have the key A timeless portal with inﬁnite travel With different dimensions to unravel To go within and strengthen our bond Mastering our silence not to respond A world to observe and not to bend Beyond our limits we can transcend

Wairewa Rūnanga Ngā mate

On 1 May, John Panirau passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. He was 78 years old. Loved and remembered by Pollyann, treasured by his six daughters, and cherished Poua of 19 mokopuna and 10 great-moko, Dad/Uncle/Poua John brought his whānau together at Wairewa Marae, where he dedicated much of his life to maintaining and protecting the ahikā and mauri of the marae. His daughters – Anita, Jackie B, Grayaana, Nicky, Kiri and Coralee – wish to sincerely extend their appreciation to friends and whānau for the aroha, awhi and generous koha offered through this time and to all the kaimahi from Ōnuku, Te Rūnanga and more who turned up at Wairewa Marae to assist. Taranaki, Wharekauri, Aoraki hi!

Uncle Monty’s kawe mate

A party will be coming together next month to bring Monty Robinson’s kawe mate back to Wairewa. Aunty Kaa invites whānau to attend a service, which will be held over Queen’s Birthday weekend (2-5 June).

Wharekai hui

We had a good turn-out on Sunday, 7 May for a wharekai planning hui. For those who aren’t aware, the Marae is at the planning/wish-list stage of renovations for the wharekai and kāuta; plans have been simmering for a few years now and it is looking like the right time for things to start happening. If you are interested in taking part in the planning or being kept up to date with the renovations, please let us know. We are looking at creative ways the extended Wairewa whānau can assist with fundraising, so stay tuned! To ﬁnd out more about this project, or to update your contact details with Wairewa Rūnanga, please contact Mihi, our administrator, on: 03 377 1513 or wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Selwyn District Council hosted by Te Taumutu Rūnanga at Ngāti Moki Marae

On 19 April, Te Taumutu Rūnanga hosted the Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton and councillors, as well as CEO David Ward, senior management and other council staff at Ngāti Moki Marae. This event was extremely successful and enjoyed by everyone. The rūnanga presented to the Council past history of Taumutu, the future aspirations of the rūnanga and the current business of the rūnanga. David Perenara-O’Connell, speaking to SDC staff at Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)

Lincoln University graduations

Over the 27-28 April, Te Taumutu Rūnanga led the karanga and whakatau for the Rā Whakamana 2017 Māori Graduation and the main graduations. Forty Māori students graduated from the university this year! The newly appointed Kaiārahi Director Māori, Dr Dione Payne addressed the students and the presentation of a taonga was made by Chancellor Tony Hall.

Aunty Marg Jones, Tony Hall and Lincoln University Chancellor Daphne O’Connell

Dione Payne, Kaiārahi Māori, with Puamiria Parata-Goodall

Fiona Sloan with Aunty Marg Jones

Taumutu wahine crowned Miss Five Crowns South Island Lauren Watkins, (ko Ngāti Moki te hapū, ko Taumutu te rūnanga, ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi, ko Hana Hipi te tupuna), was crowned a regional winner in the Miss Five Crowns New Zealand pageant to compete in the Supermodel Oceania competition to be held in China. The competition aims to empower young women so they can feel accepted, increasing their self-esteem and conﬁdence. In China the competition will showcase the world’s latest fashions and leading designers from each delegate whilst showcasing and promoting their country’s culture and lifestyle to the rest of the world.

Lauren Watkins

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata He pēpi

Awhina would like to thank Ngāi Tahu for the Pēpi Pack that we received when registering Mahara. What an amazing gift and she loves her new bed. Thank you from the Tungia whānau.

Keeping in touch

Please get in touch if you or your whānau have changed contact details or moved house/ If you or your whānau have any pānui you would like us to include in Te Pānui Rūnaka, please let us know! You can reach us on: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 03 365 3281

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Karanga wānanga

Arowhenua Marae, with Te Wānanga o Raukawa, is pleased to offer Poupou Karanga. This programme has been developed to support and enhance our unique world of Māori knowledge – Mātauranga. Poupou Karanga will be delivered through noho marae; see below for dates. Each noho will run from Friday, 5.30pm – Sunday 1.00pm at Arowhenua Marae in Temuka. Kai will be provided. Noho marae dates are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

14th, 15th, 16th July 2017 18th, 19th, 20th, August 2017 15th, 16th, 17th September 2017 27th, 28th, 29th October 2017 17th, 18th, 19th November 2017

Enrolment process

Tauira must complete a Te Wānanga o Raukawa enrolment form, available from the Arowhenua Marae ofﬁce or download enrolment form at: www.wananga.com/images/enrol/new students-enrolement-form.pdf

Poupou karanga tutors

The programme tutors are Kalinia Te Rahui-Harris and Wendy Heath. They will be supported by respected and knowledgeable kaumātua and taua, including Suzy Waaka and Ruth Garvin. They will also be supported by Kāhui Tautoko and He Komiti Mātauranga. If you are interested, or know of someone who is keen and will be committed to this programme, please contact the ofﬁce or tutors for more information : • • •

Arowhenua Marae Ofﬁce | 03 615 9646 | arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Kalinia Te Rahui-Harris | 03 929 2882 | kaliniarahuiharris@gmail.com Wendy Heath |027 601 6558 | wendyheath5081@gmail.com

Arowhenua Pā news

In March, a rōpū/group from Environment Canterbury/Te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha spent two days at our marae to wānanga with us. As a team, Tewera King, John Henry, Kevin Reihana, Carl (Gandolf), Lavinia Reihana and myself (Gwen Bower) developed and delivered a programme and kōrero for our manuhiri. Below are just a few of the highlights from our time with this rōpū. Telling our story of a ten year struggle to achieve mātaitai status, an amazing accomplishment. The Mātaitai Committee reﬂected on their collaborative work with commercial eel ﬁshermen to negotiate agreed boundaries for mātaitai. Over the last few years, we have begun to see an increase of eels in our rivers and creeks. The Awarua Wetlands project, presented by the Arowhenua Kura Kaupapa children and teachers. The children beautifully expressed their feelings about how they show rangatiratanga/ownership over whenua/land and awa/ rivers through waiata/song, kapa haka and whakataukī/proverbs. Their project focused on researching and planting native plants, learning about traditional use of rongoā/medicine, how to catch and prepare eels for eating, and ensuring the waterways are healthy. They have also put a lot of thought into taking action by getting their messages out through social media about saving our environment. The question foremost on their minds is: “In the future, will we be able to show our mokopuna/grandchildren how to catch eels, will they be able to swim in their ancestral awa? Ka ora te wai, ka ora te iwi.” Traditional healer Lavinia Reihana invited some ‘willing victims’ of the rōpū to have a lie down and take part in a “hands-on soothing session”. This meant everyone was called to witness a Rongoā Māori, (traditional Māori medicine treatment session), which focuses on healing the whole person - tinana/body, emotional/hinengaro and spiritual/ wairua wellbeing. Savouring a refreshing kawakawa drink and trying out an amazing kawakawa balm was also part of the ritual. Wes Holmes hosted the group on a visit to Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Rock Art Trust and Ōpihi Taniwha, which everyone described as an awe-inspiring and mystical experience. The group particularly loved the stories passed down with the ancient art, such as the legend of Pouākai, the giant extinct Haast Eagle. Pouākai was feared because 14

she soared down from her craggy nest to prey on children. This ancient scary bedtime tale is now fascinating Ngāi Tahu children of today. Pouākai is one of the art sketches etched into perpetuity in our craggy rock shelters and caverns. The Environment Canterbury rōpū scored a few bouquets and accolades for their waiata. With lots of assistance from a beautiful opera singer in their group, the whare, Te Hapa o Niu Tireni, was bursting with stunning ariā, resonating around the walls up to the rafters. They sang in support of their kaikōrero and to pay tribute to the tukutuku panel, Ara ki te ao Mārama, which now adorns a feature wall of the whare. The stunning panel was gifted to Arowhenua Marae by Environment Canterbury. We thoroughly enjoyed having the Environment Canterbury rōpū stay with us and the ringawera/cook said it was the nicest rōpū that has come through.

Congratulations

In March, Arowhenua had three swimmers competing at the 2017 NZ Age Group Swimming Championships in Wellington. Between them, they brought home 12 medals, including nine national titles and four regional records. Cutler twins Paris and Ryan, 14, (mokopuna of Wepu Hopa ll), swimming for Ashhurst Aquanauts, competed in 27 races. Paris took a clean sweep of all the freestyle events by winning gold in the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m races. She also won bronze in the 400m individual medley and broke the Manawatu 14 year girls 50m and 100m freestyle records. Ryan was up against some really tough competition and ticked up five new personal best times and five top 10 finishes. Taiko Torepe-Ormsby, 13, (mokopuna of Jocelyn Torepe) swam for the Christchurch Wharenui Club. Taiko swam in 15 races and blew away his opponents to take home gold in the 50m freestyle, 50m fly, 100m fly and 50m backstroke events and silver in the 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke events. He also set two new Canterbury records for the 50m fly and 50m backstroke.

Mighty athletes: Paris Cutler, Taiko Torepe-Ormsby and Ryan Cutler

With about 700 swimmers at the meet from all over Aotearoa, Australia, Canada and the Paciﬁc the competition was very tough. Through live streaming on YouTube, whānau from all over Aotearoa and Australia were able to proudly watch their mokopuna swim and represent Arowhenua. After a short break from training and racing, the trio will begin their build-up to the 2017 NZ Short Course Championships in Auckland in October. Well done moko!

All welcome to our Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

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

He pēpi

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

Rā whānau Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Marae news - Barton School visit

We had the pleasure of hosting Barton Rural School for a day visit in April. The 145 pupils participate in a variety of activities facilitated by Timaru Museum and ‘Well-being and Vitality in Education (WAVE)’ staff members. We received a lovely thank you letter from the school which said “Our ākonga certainly left with a greater understanding of Te Ao Māori and in such a positive manner”. It is always wonderful to host these schools and receive such positive feedback.

Barton School pupils making and using a pōtaka.

Barton School pupils using poi.

Graduation

In April, both Tewera King and Wendy Heath ﬁnished a three-year course of study at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and received Diplomas in Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi. They both enjoyed their time with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and say, although the travel to Ōtautahi for the past two years was tiring, it was worth it to be able to improve their reo and to do it in a full-immersion environment. Whaea Makere Johnson and Kalinia Te Rahui-Harris also travelled with Tewera and Wendy. This meant a lot of fun and laughter in te reo Māori en route and returning from classes. They would drive to Ōtautahi on a Tuesday afternoon for class from 6pm to 9pm, getting home to Waihao late into the night. They also send their thanks to Kotahi Mano Kāika for their ﬁnancial support, which enabled this group to travel to Ōtautahi each week and to Te Rūnanga o Waihao for their support, which also assisted greatly over this time. Both Wendy and Tewera would recommend Te Wānanga o Aotearoa courses to the whānau.

Graduation Day for Wendy Heath and Tewera King.

Moving the Māori Nation / Matika Fund Te Rūnanga o Waihao successfully applied to Te Puni Kōkiri for Matika Funding (Moving the Māori Nation). The Matika funding kaupapa is about getting our whānau off the couch and into activities that enhance health and wellbeing. As a result, we have been able to use kapa haka as a vehicle to get people moving. To date, we have had one waiata session at a whānau hui. We have also held a one day kapa haka wānanga and the ﬁrst of two weekend wānanga. The last weekend of April was spent with 30 people on the marae at Waihao (parents and tamariki mokopuna) doing kapa haka, playing charades and generally having a wonderful time. These hui are open to all Māori whānau and the support and attendance has mainly been from whānau who live locally. Our thanks go to Te Puni Kōkiri for their support.

Kapa haka at the wānanga.

Fonterra assist Te Rūnanga o Waihao Marae

As part of Te Rūnanga o Waihao Marae development plans, a new waharoa (gateway) will be constructed. Part of the waharoa will be comprised of the jaw bones from a humpback whale named Te Haumi. The recovery of the jaws from the whale and the breakdown of tissue has been a long process which had to meet cultural and workplace health and safety requirements. This process started when Te Haumi was discovered washed ashore north of the Waihao box in a state of decomposition. Once the jaw bones were extracted, they were placed in a sandpit constructed from round straw bales and different grades of sand. This process has lasted for four years and it was hoped that during this time living bacteria would break down all the remaining whale tissue and oils, which can be harmful to humans. Unfortunately after inspection in March by Ramari Stewart, a whale bone recovery expert, the process has not yet been completed and the jaws will require more time in a new sandpit designed to generate additional heat to reactivate the bacteria. Ramari also outlined the future process, which includes washing the bones in very hot water. This would have to occur in at least five wash cycles each taking up to five days and would be very challenging for us. Luckily, Fonterra Operations Manager Alan Maitland, who heard of the task faced by the rūnanga, had a solution. To the our delight, Alan’s solution was to deliver a decommissioned stainless steel milk vat. With a few minor modifications this large vat will become a functional whale bone bath. Alan also offered to assist in supplying the hot water for each wash. This assistance from Fonterra without doubt will allow the bone recovery process to continue and will be instrumental in seeing the jawbones of Te Haumi positioned at the entrance to our marae. Ramari Stewart prepping the jaw for the sandpit (Aug 2013)

Alan Maitland and John Welsh (Fonterra Farm Vat Assets) with Graeme Lane, Te Rūnanga o Waihao Chairperson.

The Tail of the Dragon

This time last year, Liam Stoneley was enjoying spring whilst studying at Fudan University in Shanghai. After completing his degrees in 2015 at the University of Canterbury, Liam won a scholarship to spend 2016 in China. He joined two other Ngāi Tahu students for this adventure. The year of study at Fudan University in Shanghai is now complete and Liam has returned to Auckland to begin working with a law ﬁrm. While in China, Liam was keen to learn how to read, write and speak Mandarin. The seasons in China are the reverse of those in New Zealand and so their summer break is between June and August. Early on in May his parents, Mike and Pam, visited China and were able to do sight-seeing in Beijing and Xian before having a week in Shanghai. They found it a fantastic experience to see and share in Liam’s new life. China is truly an eyeopening country with a nation of over 1.3 billion people. What Liam recalls most about the journey is how difﬁcult Mandarin is to learn, what a great bunch of people study at Fudan University and how well we live by comparison in New Zealand. 17

He was amazed at the wide range of lifestyles locals endured, China’s extensive history, the vastness of the country and the extremes of climate. Already he has used his Mandarin in the ﬁrst months of living in Auckland and he says the whole experience of 2016 has been tremendously invaluable.

Rūnanga Information

Below is a list of all the whānau meetings scheduled for 2017. Please take time to mark these on your calendar. These hui will be held from 10.30am to 12.30pm, followed by lunch. Sunday, June 11th | Sunday, August 13th | Sunday, October 8th *AGM* | Sunday, November 12th 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 waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Liam wishes to thank all those who supported his journey, especially Agria Corporation and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Aoraki hīkoi

After a few months of preparation, applying for funding, room allocations, organising transport and kai, we were ready to start on our journey to Aoraki. Friday (21 April) was a warm, sunny day in Moeraki as we sat at the marae for our health and safety debrief from David Higgins, roll call from Stacey Reynolds and then karakia by Justin Tipa. All excited, we boarded the Ngāi Tahu/Waikato-Tainui owned Go Bus coach and minivan. Our tamariki in the coach got to watch the movie Moana while we travelled to our ﬁrst stop at Mahi Tikumu and Te Aka Tārewa. We then travelled up the northern side of Lake Aviemore and over Benmore Dam, where we stopped for lunch. Thank you David and Keri for a wonderful packed lunch, the buns were lovely. Then it was off to Ahuriri Kāika for a kōrero from David, then back on the road heading to Lake Te Ruataniwha Holiday Park at Te Manahuna. We stopped for a rest in our rooms, before heading into Twizel for a marvellous dinner at the Mackenzie Motor Inn. The Saturday dawned beautiful and sunny, a nice way to start the last leg of our trip. We arrived to a picturesque scene of Aoraki with not a cloud in the sky. The tamariki were all keyed up for their walk to the swing bridge on the Hooker track, while our taua relaxed and listened to other stories from David and Brian, our bus driver. We arrived at Aoraki Village after lunch, where we stopped at the DoC Visitor Centre. There, David gave us another kōrero on kā kōhatu me kā mauka – the rocks and the mountains. These are regarded as symbols of the relationship between two iwi – Ngāti Tūwharetoa in the north and Ngāi Tahu in the south and the relationship between Tongariro and Aoraki. We then headed to the Tasman Valley Car park for the kōrero of Kā Roimata o Aoraki before more rest and another fabulous dinner in Twizel. Sunday saw us all packed up for the trip home with yet another wonderful sunny day. Our ﬁrst stop was at Ōhau for a kōrero about Te Ruataniwha, then on to Takiroa before heading home. Many thanks to all those who helped with making the packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday – it was really appreciated. We would also like to thank Brian, our bus driver, Lisa Te Raki and Justin Tipa for driving the van and we would especially like to thank the Ngāi Tahu Fund for helping us achieve a wonderful hīkoi enjoyed by all. We would like to thank all those who sent in their photos; the group photo was taken by Roslyn Nijenhuis.

Surprised

While the rōpū was away on the hīkoi to Aoraki, I asked my boarder to draw a Māori design on my carpet. She spent a couple evenings on it and this is what she came up with - isn’t it stunning!?

Left: Alice Boydell from England and Jesse Sanderson from Canada have done a good job getting creative with my carpet. They have both since moved on from Moeraki.

Myra Tipa by the swingbridge, Aoraki.

Moeraki whānau listening to kōrero at the Tasman Valley carpark.

From the Aoraki Hīkoi. Dinner at MacKenzie Lodge. Pam, Ngaire, Gloria, Mary, Wendy, Jane and Reita.

Aoraki matatu! Moeraki whānau who took part in the hīkoi.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki My Name is Moana concert at Puketeraki Marae On Saturday 22 April, we were utterly privileged to host Moana Maniapoto, her sister Trina Maniapoto, Pitch Black’s Paddy Free and Karlos Tunks-Saunders. The artists were at Puketeraki Marae to share their heartfelt tribute to the ocean – ‘My Name is Moana’. Performing both songs from Moana’s past, as well as from Moana and the Tribe’s latest album, the troupe combined the art of song writing with storytelling to focus on the fundamental relationship that we all have with ‘moana’ the ocean. With plenty of harmonies and a few tall tales, it proved to be an intimate, entertaining and compelling night – to a sell-out crowd!

Fun with the band at the ‘My Name is Moana’ concert

Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the evening stress-free and comfortable for all, and to Steve Thomas from Arts on Tour for promoting and co-ordinating the event.

Tamariki School holiday programme

Kāti Huirapa is again running a programme at Puketeraki Marae for school-aged tamariki from 17-21 July. Please contact Aroha Ellison: aroha@puketeraki.nz for registration forms.

Anzac Day commemorations The rūnaka was represented at the Waikouaiti Anzac Day Memorial Service with a wreath, laid by Bruce Ritchie. Earlier in the day, Matapura Ellison blessed a small tree from Gallipoli that has grown from a seedling and is now planted at the Palmerston War Memorial gates. Meanwhile in Dunedin, members attended the dawn service at the Queen’s Gardens, followed by a breakfast at Araiteuru Marae, led by Professor John Broughton.

ruce Ritchie and Matapura Ellison at the Waikouaiti Anzac Service.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

Our aroha goes out to whānau who have lost a loved one recently. E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Rerenga kupu - Whakamaua tō tātua e te tau “Fasten your belt, my darling” (tātua - belt; car, pram, clothing)

Ōtākou Marae, hapū and whānau news

Permits for the allocation and use of taoka species in Otago Otago Rūnaka work in partnership with Puketeraki and Moeraki rūnaka, DoC and the Otago Museum through Komiti Taoka Tuku Iho. Their primary role is to consider applications to obtain cultural materials such as: Kā huruhuru – feathers Kā koiwi – bone Kā kararehe o Takaroa – marine mammals. This material also comes under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and so additional approvals are required. Contact DoC for more information on this. The exception is material that has naturally separated from the mammal – in this case material can be collected, provided that DoC is informed as soon as possible. Kā rākau – plants. To harvest plant material like pīkau, harakeke, kiekie, tikumu, neinei, raupō, taramea or toetoe you need permission from the landowner (e.g. DoC, botanic gardens, private landowners) and the komiti. Kā rimu – seaweed. Requests are forwarded to tangata tiaki for consideration. NOTE: Requests for Northern Royal toroa (albatross) feathers, bone or wing material from Taiaroa Head are forwarded to Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou for consideration. For full information and to access an application form, phone Craig Wilson at DoC Coastal Otago Area Ofﬁce: 03 477 0677 or go to: http://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/apply-for-permits/interacting-with-wildlife/permits-for-taokaspecies-in-otago/

Achievements

Our congratulations go to Amber Bridgeman, who was invited to show her work at the Global Indigenous Runway (GIR) on March 18. GIR features Australian Aboriginal, New Zealand Māori, Native American, First Nations and Pasiﬁka designers. Amber’s Melbourne collection is titled 'Te Ao Mārama/Into the World of Light', with designs incorporating feathers, piupiu and screen-printed images. Check out her Kahuwai Facebook page.

Ōtākou website

Please feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online at: http:// www.otakourunaka.co.nz

Ōtākou members news for Te Pānui Rūnaka

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

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Education and grants

Well done to all those who got their Kā Pūtea grant applications in on time! It’s awesome to see our rangatahi supported on their tertiary education journey and their commitment to supporting local rūnanga and learning more about their own Ngāi Tahutanga. Congratulations to Cody Diamond for receiving the Hokonui Rūnanga scholarship towards his Bachelor of Graphic Design and Communication degree.

Whānau ora navigator hui

Pari Hunt and Serena Lyders are pictured here, facilitating a training session for Whānau Ora navigators here at Hokonui recently. It was fantastic to host navigators from throughout the Southern region. Give us a call if you would like to know more about how Whānau Ora navigators can help you and if you or your whānau want support to meet goals on your journey – big or small. Contact our team on 03 208 7954.

Morning with the judges

We were recently privileged to have three of our local area judges attend a community hui here, with the aim of gaining an overview of rūnanga services and collaborative community partnerships. We informed them of the work currently happening with Hokonui Rūnanga and gave them a snapshot of the broader community involvement and evolution that occurs here, including other local organisations also.We had many speakers presenting a wealth of information and stimulating great discussion. We are very lucky in Hokonui to have developed a strong sense of whānau and community at an organisational level. This was shared with the judges, who are interested and proactive in using this information to provide alternatives to usual sentencing options. There was particular interest in the presentation from Pari Hunt, of Te Pūtahitanga, regarding the Whānau Ora navigator programme they provide and how it will work in the Hokonui rohe.

Hokonui social and community development leaders meeting the judges. Hui facilitated by Terry Nicholas and Tracy Hicks. From left: Judge John Brandts-Giesen, Judge Mark Callaghan, Judge Bernadette Farnan.

Whakapapa Information

Keep an eye out for an upcoming wānanga outlining whakapapa. The venue and times will be conﬁrmed later. This is to keep whānau informed of eligibility with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and align registration processes.

2017

MATAURA CLINIC

GORE CLINIC

Mataura Community Centre 1 Bridge Street

Hokonui Runanga 140 Charlton Rd

Mon 20th Feb 10am – 4pm Mon 13th Mar 12pm – 6pm Mon 10th Apr 10am – 4pm Mon 8th May 12pm – 6pm Mon 19th Jun 10am – 4pm Mon 10th Jul 12pm – 6pm

Mon 13th Feb 10am – 4pm Mon 6th Mar 12pm – 6pm Mon 3rd Apr 10am – 4pm Mon 1st May 12pm – 6pm Mon 12th Jun 10am – 4pm Mon 3rd July 12pm – 6pm

INVERCARGILL CLINIC

BLUFF CLINIC 88 Gore Street (old BNZ building)

South Centre 9 Jenkin Street

Mon 27 Feb 10am – 4pm Mon 20th Mar 12pm – 6pm No Bluff clinic in April Mon 15th May 12pm – 6pm Mon 26th Jun 10am – 4pm Mon 17th Jul 12pm – 6pm

Clinics are held each Wednesday, 1 – 4pm (start date is Feb 1st)

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, Another month has gone by and before you know it you’re a month older than yesterday – how time ﬂies. Tītī season started on 15 March and now we are saying it's just about ﬁnished at the end of May! Whānau, a lot of things have been happening offsite and also on the marae. Murihiku Marae had the privilege of hosting the Ngāi Tahu Holdings hui – thank you for taking our Murihiku whānau that were available to attend the dinner. It was great to see you at the marae and thank you for all the good work you do. Cheers! We supported the St Johns convention in Queenstown recently and enjoyed a night cruise on Lake Whakatipu. It was great to see the St Johns volunteers being recognised for all their help they give to everyone in need, cheers guys. Waihōpai whānau are attending the Kumagaya Sister City welcome for an enjoyable evening sharing conversation and stories over dinner. We also hosted a Ngāi Tahu Manawa Tītī wānanga for emerging leaders. They were great and I thoroughly enjoyed their company and kōrero!! We had a new person in to cater for our recent hui and they did very well, thank you. Check out the photo of Carol York's (née Te Au) whānau on the Tītī Islands. They had a great time and did what was needed to be done. Great to see Nadine, Mark, Cooper, Alex and Zack. I want to wish a happy birthday to everybody who celebrated their birthday. Congratulations to all the whānau that have welcomed a new pēpi into their whānau, big hugs to the pēpi. To our whānau that have lost someone precious ngā mihi aroha. Waihōpai sends their love to you all. Aroha nui to you all, whānau take care of each other and stay safe. Squirrel on the Hill

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora e te whānau, Me tīmata tēnei pānui ki tētahi mihi hei tautoko i te kaupapa o te ako i te reo Māori - he whakaari hou mō Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka.

Calling for nominations for the position of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Alternate

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc are calling for a candidate for the interim position of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Alternate. This position will be for a term of 16 months, which will continue through until our elections in October 2018. Our 2015 Appointments komiti still stands until our next elections in 2018. If you know of anyone who may meet the criteria and may be interested in this position, please pass this pānui on to them. For further details or criteria, please contact the rūnaka ofﬁce on: 03 234 8192 or email: lynley.mckay@orakaaparima. org.nz or riki.dallas@orakaaparima.org.nz Please submit nominations in writing to the ofﬁce no later than 5pm, Tuesday 6 June 2017. Please note: There will be a special general monthly hui held on Sunday - 11 June 2017 to appoint the successful applicant.

New staff

Phillipa Tenaki-Hakopa has recently joined our team at Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka. Her role involves the promotion and development of Te Reo Māori Education here. Welcome Phillipa!

Kaitohutohu – Te reo me te Mātauraka Tuia te rangi e tū nei Tuia te papa e takoto nei Tuia tō mātou nei Kīngi me te whare Kāhui Ariki o Pōtatau Te Wherowhero pai mārire ki a rātou e noho pani ana i tēnei wā Tuia ngā pare kawakawa E tākai nei ki te ngākau Tuia tātou te hunga ora Tēnā tātou katoa.

I te taha o taku pāpā, ko Kelly Hakopa He uri ahau nō Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki Tokaanu Ko Ngāti Turumakina te hapū, I te taha o taku māmā, ko Wara Tawha He uri ahau nō Waikato Tainui ki Rāhui Pōkeka Ko Ngāti Mahuta te hapū He uri anō hoki nō Kāti Māmoe ki Temuka Ko Kāti Huirapa te hapū Ko Phillipa Hakopa tēnei ka mihi rā

I was born in Huntly, grew up in Awanui, Kaitaia and lived in Invercargill for 33 years. I returned home to WaikatoTainui in 2008 to reconnect and reclaim my Tainuitanga and Ngāti Tūwharetoatanga. During this time, I worked as a kaiako and gained my Bachelor in te reo Māori and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics Second Language Teaching at Waikato University. Both experiences have created a platform for me to further my career with the development of my own programme - Te Horopaki i te reo Māori (The Māori Language in Context). I have been honoured to return home to Invercargill over the past two years to share my knowledge and to give back to the community which nurtured my passion for our indigenous language. I have returned again this year to work alongside Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka as the Kaitohutohu – Te Reo Māori me te Mātauraka - to advance reo and education strategy. I am delighted to join a team of visionary thinkers who have taken up the challenge to ensure the survival and maintenance of our chieﬂy language, and to uphold the gifts that have been handed down by our tūpuna so that it may never be lost like the moa. A language can only survive if it is spoken. Noho ora mai i ngā āhurutanga o Te Wāhi Ngaro Phillipa Hakopa

Hari Rā Whānau

Congratulations to Reina Mae Guise (nee Crengle), who celebrated her 90th birthday with whānau at the Invercargill Working Men’s Club on April 1st 2017. Reina is the mātāmua of the Crengle/Cleaver whānau who lived in Southland. She married Ross Guise and later settled in Dunedin. She has two children, four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Well, Reina Mae Guise from Colac Bay, your whānau wish you well and good health. Aroha nui!

Members and whānau of the waka-ama rōpū launching our waka at Taramea Bay

Reina and her siblings. From left: Royd Crengle, Reina Guise (nee Crengle) – the birthday girl, Denys Crengle, Annie Kenneally and Shona Fordyce

Ōraka Aparima waka-ama

We were fortunate enough to have nice weather over the Easter period which brought many people to our rohe. The Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka waka-ama rōpū held a ‘Have-a-Go Day’ at Taramea Bay during the Ultimate Waterman Challenge. This allowed the general public to climb aboard and experience what it’s like to paddle a waka. Many took up the challenge, young and old alike, and all enjoyed the opportunity.

Tītī season

Well, this year seems to be ﬂying by with Tītī season in full swing, a time when many Ōraka Aparima whānau make the trip over to the Tītī islands and live the life for two months - from April to the end of May. They brave all kinds of weather conditions during their occupation but it’s a way of life that many have been doing since they were babies. We wish them all the best and hope their season is bountiful. I te hokinga mai o ngā kaitītī kia mau rātou i ngā tītī tino reka mā o tātou puku.

The Whai Ora Spirited Women Adventure Race

This event was held on April 1st 2017 in Taupō. The event embraced the spirit of kiwi women and catered for all levels of ﬁtness and experience. Karina Davis-Marsden, Janet Willis, Tammy Vincent and Adele Cotton went up to represent Murihiku in the race. The race involved a 45 kilometre mountain bike ride, a four kilometre paddle board race and a 12 kilometre trek, which also included challenges that had to be completed along the way. Our Murihiku wāhine toa completed the race in 10 hours, 15 minutes. Kei te mihi nui ki a koutou, ko Karina mā. Tumeke!

Unleash the Māui

John Roberts attended the three day ‘Unleash the Māui: Land Based Summit’ in March. The summit was hosted by Whenua Kura and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in Lincoln, just outside of Christchurch. John met some amazing people there and also made some valuable contacts for his new business venture as a soil consultant. John advises farmers/ whānau/iwi etc. on the state of their soil and what fertilisers they may need to address any issues. He is currently looking at sourcing and utilizing natural products e.g. kelp and hopes that his business will have a deﬁnite impact on both land and water sustainability, our legacy for future generations. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. Te Ururoa Flavell – John’s uncle – was one of the many guest speakers there.

Anzac Day in Riverton – Lest we forget

Riverton had a big turnout of both young and old to commemorate Anzac Day this year. This photo was taken by the monument that overlooks Aparima.

Rarotoka

Ōraka-Aparima were honoured to be able to have Russell and Anne Beck accompany the rūnaka to Rarotoka for a visit when we travelled to the motu for our usual Easter Trip. Russell has always been very generous with his time in supporting Ngāi Tahu with his knowledge of pounamu, geology and archaeology and when the opportunity arose to host him on Rarotoka for a day, we were delighted that he accepted our invitation. While Russell was only on the island for a few hours, he managed to share with us information on the place of Rarotoka and surrounds in the geological journey of Aotearoa. If we had been present a few years back (thousands of years) we learned we could have walked to the mainland and to Rakiura. In discussing his work, Russell spoke of one type of rock he was classifying being potentially over three billion years old and the fact the same rock found in Fiordland was also found in western Australia and China.

Russell Beck and Alex Taurima

Poroporoaki – Tā Mark Solomon

A rōpū of kaumātua from Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka travelled to Christchurch to attend and pay tribute to Tā Mark Solomon for his 18 years of service as Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. His farewell was attended by many with some wonderful speakers from ngā hau e whā. Our kaumātua enjoyed a wonderful night and were lucky enough to spend some time with Tā Mark and Kukupa at breakfast the next morning. We (Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka) wish Tā Mark and his whānau all the very best for the future. Kia kaha rawa atu! Stuart Ogilvy, Hikatea Bull, Muriel Johnstone and Ann Wakeﬁeld

Holiday home in Te Anau

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

Volunteers

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

Contact details

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our communication with whānau. If you or your whānau have moved house or changed contact details, please let us know so we can keep you up to date.

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email trafﬁc we generate! One of the things we have done is to create 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: www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Runaka-opportunity-pages In the interim, we will continue to send you emails but, if you no longer wish to receive emails, just let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Kā mihi aroha

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

He Aituā – Ray Donovan

On behalf of the trustees, staff and fellow volunteers at Awarua Rūnanga and Te Rau Aroha Marae we wish to extend condolences to Brenda Donovan and whānau for the loss of Ray. Until recently, Ray was the main volunteer in the māra kai that provided produce to the kitchen and to kaumātua and kuia, as well as turning his hand to a bit of painting, pruning and spraying, and, over the last 12 months took on the mammoth task of mowing the marae lawns.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Te Rūnanga o Awarua TRoNT Representative and Alternate

Congratulations to Gail Thompson and Michael Stevens who have been recently appointed as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate respectively for Awarua. Their three-year term commences from 1 July 2017. On behalf of Awarua Rūnanga trustees, staff and members we would like to acknowledge the outstanding service provided over the years by Maria Pera, our outgoing representative, and Tā Tipene O’Regan, the outgoing alternate.

Items wanted by Te Rau Aroha Marae Kitchen

The marae komiti is asking for donations from members of the community for clean ice cream containers with lids and any no longer required cutlery. If you are able to provide any of these items please either drop them off to Jacqui or Sharon at the marae kitchen or contact them on: 03 212 7205 and they will collect from locals.

Tautuku Basin restoration project

The Forest and Bird (F&B) Dunedin Branch, with support from South Otago and Southland branches, has initiated a landscape scale restoration project encompassing the Fleming and Tautuku catchments. The long-term aim of the project is to reduce introduced predator numbers over a significant area (6600ha) of native forest and enable the endemic species within to flourish. Long- term, it will also reintroduce species that are now locally extinct in the Catlins, such as whio blue duck. At present, F&B have secured funding to enable riparian trapping along the Fleming River where it flows through the society’s Lenz Reserve (550ha). It is hoped that this small-scale trapping will be a catalyst for wider-scale introduced predator control within the catchment and neighbouring Tautuku catchment, with work extending into Department of Conservation (DoC) estate and Māori land. The Dunedin branch of F&B is seeking Te Rūnanga o Awarua involvement in all stages of the proposed Tautuku Basin Restoration Project. We (F&B) seek to work alongside and in close collaboration with rūnanga in determining the most effective and acceptable predator control techniques and which locally extinct species are most fitting to re-introduce through to long-term ecological restoration and monitoring of endemic/native species as the project progresses. In addition, we invite Awarua Rūnanga to adopt the project to include their land, enabling a greater area of the remnant Catlins lowland forest to be protected for the benefit of native biodiversity. We look forward to meeting with you and working with you on this project. If you have any questions at this stage please do not hesitate to contact me. Francesca Cunninghame | Otago Projects Manager | Forest and Bird Dunedin Branch f.cunninghame@forestandbird.org.nz

Pānui contributions from Awarua Rūnanga members

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu or would like to proﬁle Ngāi Tahu whānau who are achieving, please contact Tina on: (03) 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz

Membership Database

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnanga and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that 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. Please also give us a call if you think you may need to update any of your contact details. NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

The Ofﬁce Reo o te wā (Language of the season) Marama (month): Mātahi ā te tau (May) Kaupeka (season): Kahuru (Autumn), Makariri (Winter)

Kīwaha / whakataukī – Matariki Te uri o kā marutuna, o kā maruwehi. You are a descendant of mighty ancestors.

He toki kao matariki. A meticulous person.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 2017

Kā whetū heri kai.

Nō mātou anō hoki te whiwhi i tēnei tau. I tae mai kā whakamīreirei o te ao reo Māori. Kōmai ana a Manawa, hihiri ana a Hirikapo, pīkoko ana te puku ki te kai a te rakatira. Me pēhea i kore ai? Inā te kouka o te huka whakaako mahi i te kura reo!

Our amazing hosts.

Tīkapea te pura o tō kanohi. Free your mind.

Events coming up

Ki a koutou te kete kōrero a Tūroa, kā whakaniko o te kupu, kā whītiki o te kī – Professor Timoti Karetu, Dr Rangi Matamua, Leon Blake, Scotty rāua ko Stacey Morrison, Tatere MacLeod, Nicole Gully, Hana O’Regan, Charisma Rangipunga, Henare Te Aika-Puanaki – E kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a koutou katoa.

Puaka-Matariki Festival Ōtepoti -17-23 June www.matarikidunedin.co.nz Ōtautahi - 25 June onwards

Ki a koutou i whakamahiti korou i te kāuta, kā tohuka o te manaaki, ko mākona a Hiakai, ko kata a Hiahia. Ki kā kaiuruki o te waka kōtuia e kore e wāwāhi, Paulette rāua ko Komene, mō te whakataketake riaka kāore i tua atu i a kōrua.

Ngā Manu Kōrero Regionals Ōtākou/Murihiku, Fri 12th - Sat 13th May 2017 Otago Girls’ High School Waitaha, Fri 30th June 2017 Christchurch Boys’ High School

I tau mai te tini me te rau tākata ki te ako i kā āhuataka katoa o te reo Māori i te marama o Kai te Haere. Nō kā tōpito katoa o te motu kā tauira i tēnei tau. Ko kā akoraka ko te mahi whakamāori me te mahi whakapākehā, te mahi aroā, kā whakataukī, kā kīwaha, kā āhuataka o te reo, te reo kāika me te reo auaha. Ki tō Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr whakaaro ‘Mō te whakakoakoa i te ngākau me te whakapiki i te wairua, kāore he painga i te noho me te ako tahi ki te taha o te whānau - kei runga noa atu Te Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu mō tēnei āhuatanga’. Nāia kā hau o mihi e pupuhi ana ki te huka rakatahi, nā koutou te wero i hiki, nā koutou hoki tēnei kaupapa i whakamana. Ka rere kā mihi ki a koutou, e kā ihu pūmanawa. Ka pū te rūhā, ka hao te rakatahi.

He taupatupatu kai te haere!

Ngā mihi nui ki a tātou!

A big thank you to those Ngāi Tahu individuals, whānau, Papatipu marae and groups who submitted applications to the Ngāi Tahu Fund and Taiawatea in March. We are currently processing the applications – all applicants will be notiﬁed of the outcome of their projects in early June. Don’t forget the Ngāi Tahu Funds team are attending the Road Shows, we loved meeting whānau in Melbourne and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and various locations around Aotearoa!

Missed the last funding round?

The next round of funding for the Ngāi Tahu Fund is now open. If you have a cultural project then please enquire today – we are also accepting cultural applications from whānau who wish to recognise the 20 year anniversary of the Ngāi Tahu Claim; and or contribute to Hui-ā-Iwi later this year.

Areas we support:

The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: • 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 • Ngā uara – values and beliefs • Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and • Mana tangata – self-determination and self-conﬁdence.

How much we fund:

He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000) He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000) – a written expression of interest should accompany all large/transformational applications. Please contact the Fund’s team in advance if you intend to submit a large project. *only available for legal entities.

Applications for this current round will close on Friday 29 September 2017. For fairness to others, late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. The full criteria for accessing the Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com or for more information contact: Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor Morgan Lee 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Mātauranga - Kā Pūtea Grants have now changed! Grant applications are currently closed, but re-open 3/07/17 – 31/08/17. The Kā Pūtea grants entitle Ngāi Tahu students to $250 for their ﬁrst year in full-time study and $500 for every subsequent year of full-time study (part-time students will receive proportional grants). You will be eligible to apply for these grants up to seven times during your education career. From this year, a separate cultural grant will be available upon proof of engagement through Kā Pūtea. As part of this change we can provide pathways for you to learn, connect and engage with Ngāi Tahutanga. Proof of engagement declarations must be submitted for approval between 2/10/17 – 30/11/17. There are three cultural levels that students may apply for: 1.

Level One is for those students who are beginning their journey of engagement with the iwi. To qualify for this level students must evidence engagement through things such as: o o o

Completing an online te reo course Learning your pepeha Incorporating a te reo paper with your studies

The grant at this level is $250 2.

Level Two is for those students who can show connectedness to the iwi. To qualify for this level students must evidence connectedness through things such as: o o o

Learning about Ngāi Tahu history Making contact with your Papatipu Rūnanga and taking part in a hui there Mentoring other Māori students

The grant at this level is $500. 3.

Level Three is for those students who are giving back to the iwi. To qualify for this level students must evidence reciprocity through things such as: o o o

Attending Kia kūrapa or kura reo Being a kaimahi at Hui-ā-Iwi, Hui-ā-Tau, wānanga or Papatipu Rūnanga hui Researching Ngāi Tahu as part of your study

The grant for this level is $1,000. To apply for this level you must provide evidence of regular reciprocity, connectedness from Level Two and engagement from Level one. To be successful, you will need to meet the criteria listed. However, there are many ways in which you can do this. If you are unsure about your cultural involvement please do not hesitate to contact our administrator: Samantha Iri - sam.iri@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu Tourism – Marine mechanic apprenticeship open for application He karanga tēnei mā tētahi uri o Tahu Pōtiki! Nau mai haere mai! Ngāi Tahu Tourism is launching a marine mechanic training programme at Shotover Jet in Queenstown and is looking for Ngāi Tahu from all walks of life to apply. Would you like to build a career in the tourism industry? Do you look good in overalls? Know the difference between a throttle and thermostat? If you’re keen on all things mechanical, this could be the opportunity for you or a member of your whānau. Successful applicants will work at one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa, receive on-the-job training, guidance and support, with a qualiﬁcation and job at the end. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve cultural skills and further connect with your iwi. Ngāi Tahu Tourism Chief Executive Quinton Hall is encouraging more Ngāi Tahu whānau to consider the tourism industry as an exciting career option, particularly in marine mechanics. “Tourism is New Zealand’s biggest export earner, so this is an awesome opportunity for a Tahu to join a successful, growing industry. Experienced jet boat mechanics are always in high demand, so it’s important for us to ﬁnd ways to build this talent.” Rikki Swete Maintenance Team Leader at Shotover Jet, says he is really excited to get someone on board. As a young Ngāi Tahu, Rikki (pictured below) is keen to share his experience as a past apprentice, and pass on his knowledge and skills.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism People & Capability Project Coordinator James Tawa says the apprenticeship is a unique opportunity. “This apprenticeship is open to people of any age, at any stage in their life. Anyone who is Ngāi Tahu can step up to the challenge.” Ngāi Tahu Tourism has partnered with the New Zealand Marine and Composites industry training organisation (ITO) to deliver this apprenticeship. The ITO will provide regular support, along with a senior member of Shotover Jet’s maintenance team. So, do you want to get on board and learn the ins and outs of the industry while working for your iwi? Applications close on 7 July 2017. For more information and to apply, go to: workforus.nttourism.co.nz

Rubber tyres might seem a great alternative for planting mini gardens – except the rubber lets off poison which infects the soil. Railway sleepers seemed a novel way to make garden borders, until they realised the diesel and oil pollute the soil and poison the people. We are always learning! Through funding from Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, the whānau at Te Whare Koa have sat down over the past few weeks to strategise, to bring the whānau together, and to invest in communication. They have shared dreams and good ideas:

Māra Kai in Ōāmaru There is a saying: “We come from the earth, we return to the earth. And in between, we garden”. It couldn’t be more true for our whānau in Ōāmaru right now. On 30 April, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was delighted to be with the Ōāmaru Māori Committee, Te Kākano Māra Kai, Tū Mai Ora Whānau Services and Te Whare Koa Marae to celebrate a project by the name of Ruia.

“How about food trading? We could use kina shells and juice as food for the soil. What about hydroponics? We could host a soup kitchen one night a week, or share our produce with the wider community. Could we invest in heirloom seeds – heritage seeds that retain the integrity of a unique whakapapa to the land? Is there an opportunity for companion planting – the plants that grow well together? What about a garden for the kids?”

It’s a project that is bringing about much transformation in Ōāmaru. Te Whare Koa has become the marae away from home for so many in the community. The establishment of the māra kai is an opportunity to bring whānau closer together; to hold hui and grow kai and, in doing so, grow whānau.

To say there was fertile ground for discussion is an understatement. The whānau connected to the Ruia initiative in Ōāmaru are steaming on all four cylinders – dreaming, creating and scheming on how best to apply themselves to this opportunity. It was wonderful to hear whānau members raise the possibility of working with retailers such as Mitre 10 or Bunnings; to consider collaboration with Ārai Te Uru marae or Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti. They thought about marketing, sponsorship, community promotion, working with the power companies and how to keep the communications ﬂowing out to whānau. While the goal is certainly about growing cabbage, silverbeet, pūhā and broccoli, the more enduring aim is to grow whānau.

Working together to build and maintain gardens and crops is preparation for a key part of the project – to supply kai for whānau, as well as those in need. To do this successfully, whānau are learning to look after the whenua, harvest crops and plants and to give back to Papatūānuku through planting other native plants and rokoā around the māra.

And the indications are very positive that Ōāmaru is on the right track.

Terry Cropley, Joseph Cropley, Trisha Harrison-Hunt, Chris Rosenbrock, Maria Russell and Uriana Campbell.

A key part of the success has been collaboration with Kāi Tahu ki Otago and learning from the legacy of Te Kākano Māra Kai. Chris, Paddy and Wally shared their experiences from the past two years, including an avalanche of carrots and their adventures with the ‘superfood’ kale. 33

Celebrating Te Kerēme – the Ngāi Tahu Claim On 21 November 1997, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Crown signed the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement at Takahanga Marae, a significant milestone in settling 150 years of grievances, hardships and negotiations since the beginning of Te Kerēme – the Ngāi Tahu Claim. The Deed of Settlement provided acknowledgement from the Crown of the grave injustices suffered by Ngāi Tahu which significantly impaired the development of the iwi. Now, 20 years on since the signing of the Settlement, which provided cultural and economic redress for Ngāi Tahu, we are pausing to celebrate this milestone and remember and reflect on the journey of the iwi – before and after settlement. One of the ways we’re acknowledging the dedication of our tīpuna and their determination to settle Te Kerēme is through the creation of a new online resource tekereme.ngaitahu.iwi.nz On the webpage we have released archival material such as original deeds of purchases, Ngāi Tahu petitions, commissions of inquiry, historical images and video footage to help tell the story of Te Kerēme. This is a resource for whānau – an opportunity to learn about and reflect on some of the key events leading up to the Signing of the Deed at Takahanga Marae.A new reference book about Te Kerēme is also being produced by the Ngāi Tahu Archives team to explain the 150-year story in more detail. For Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the year 2017 is about honouring the past as well as looking forward to the future. We’re also taking time this year to celebrate the successes and achievements of the iwi since the Deed of Settlement was signed – there is much to celebrate and be thankful for, from the Whai Rawa savings scheme , and various educational and environmental programmes and cultural funding and scholarships available, to the te reo Māori revitalisation programmes and initiatives run through Kotahi Mano Kāika. Keep an eye out for further online resources and video content which focuses on some of these achievements and showcases how Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is supporting whānau and creating a prosperous future for our people. Keep an eye on the Ngāi Tahu website and social media channels for more info!

Do you have osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb? In this study, we want to hear from you about how your thumb base osteoarthritis impacts on your health and daily life. To be eligible you meet all the following criteria: • You have been diagnosed with thumb base osteoarthritis OR you have had pain or problems at the base of your thumb on most days for at least 1 month in the past year with no other diagnosis • You have had some pain or problems in the last 4 weeks • Must be at least 30 years of age • You do not have rheumatoid arthritis or any other problems affecting your hands. You will receive a $20 petrol voucher to help reimburse any costs. Light refreshments will be provided. You will be asked to complete a daily diary for one week and participate in one 90-minute one-to-one interview. Total time commitment: max 3 hours.

If you live in Dunedin or Invercargill, please contact the Clinical Research Administrator at the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy. Email: clinicalresearch.physio@otago.ac.nz or Tel: 0800 687 489 For more information visit our website otago.ac.nz/thumb-base-oa

This project has been approved by the University of Otago Human Ethics Committee, (Health). Reference: H17/032.

Freedom gained from quitting smoking Herewini has had enough of smoking. Smoking a pack a day meant that it just got too expensive, she says. “One day, after the price went up, I just threw down my pack on the table and said ‘That’s it, when I finish smoking you, I quit.’ I needed to decide in my own mind that I had had enough.” Herewini Banks (Te Wheke, Takahanga and Tuahuriri) started smoking in the 1960s when she was 17 years old. Her boyfriend smoked, her parents smoked, everybody smoked. “It’s just how it was back then. Smoking was everywhere.” She remembers being at work at an electronics assembly company. “I would have a soldering iron in one hand and a cigarette in the other.” Herewini also remembers the exact date and time she quit – 4.30pm on the 15th July 2016. “Before that I had tried everything that was on offer to help me quit, (everything except the gum, I couldn’t chew the gum). I even tried a hypnotherapist! But I had to get it in my own mind that I was going to give up and decide to do it.” My husband couldn’t be prouder of me and having his support was great. I also had the support of my friend, Elaine. She really encouraged me to keep at it.

One of the best things about quitting is not having to constantly decide between smokes and the other everyday things you need, Herewini says. “For me it was a choice between smokes and petrol, smokes and food… and it was always the ciggies that won out. It’s great to be released from having to make that decision all the time.” Herewini’s advice for other people thinking about quitting smoking: “Set a date, stick to it, and quit.” If you are thinking about quitting smoking there is lots of support available, such as free nicotine replacement products and quit coaches. To start your Smokefree journey you can contact Te Hā – Waitaha phone 0800 425 700, email smokefree@cdhb.health.nz or go to www.stopsmokingcanterbury.co.nz You can also phone Quitline 0800 778 778 (www.quit.org.nz)

Pānui Descendants of Te Here West reunion E hoki ki tō whenua, ki Murihiku Kia purea ai e ngā hau, pērā i a Te Here.

Return to the land of Southland That you may breathe the air like our ancestor Te Here

We are looking forward to our whānau gathering over Labour Weekend (October 20th -23rd) at Te Rau Aroha Marae. The Komiti Whakahaere request that registrations be in no later than 20th June. We have a choice of activities that whānau can opt into, such as a fishing trip to Rakiura, collecting toheroa and visiting significant land sites. Our reunion will include the unveiling of Te Here (Harry) West’s headstone. All details on the form need to be filled out, for any pātai: Email: Facebook: Cell-phone:

teherewestreunion@gmail.com Te Here West Reunion 0274280046

Kaiapoi High School Cultural Learning Centre open After almost half a century without a place to call their own, the Kaiapoi High School Māori department ﬁnally has a home within the school grounds. The hallmark moment arrived with the opening of Te Kōhiko Cultural Learning Centre last month (April 13). The new build has been a work in progress for students and the wider community since 2015, when the Year 12 building class took up tools as part of their course practical work. Māori head of department Danna Robson and dean of Mātai House Remihana Emery are both delighted with the new centre, which is now the base for Te Reo Māori classes and Māori extra-curricular activities. “For the past 45 years the Māori department has never had a ﬁxed site to call home, yet we’ve always yearned for a tūrangawaewae, a kāinga. Now our dream has come to life,” Whaea Danna said. 37

Whaea Danna hopes to see all languages and cultures housed in Te Kōhiko one day. The opening event started with a mihi whakatau within the centre, followed by kai and performances from a range of different cultures, from German to Taiwanese and Māori, in the school auditorium. The build project was driven by building teacher Pete Graham and, after two years of student and community labouring, is pleased to see the centre completed. As well as mahi from the students, the school also received plenty of community support in the form of donated labour, free use of machinery for excavation and a new kitchen for the centre. Kaiapoi High School principal Bruce Kearny says “at its core, it’s a whare and we treat it as such, but it is a cultural learning centre and we hope to embrace and respect all cultures.” “For us, it is the cultural heart for the school – a place to welcome and celebrate.” Former building class student Joel Wyber-Moore said by the time he was ﬁnished at school, the building was a completed shell. Fellow classmate Tahu Russell attended the ofﬁcial opening. “It was a great experience to see all we have accomplished and achieved,” he said. The arrival of the new centre is timely for the Māori department, as Whaea Danna and Matua Remihana began leading the school kapa haka rōpū through tracing the history of Kaiapoi exactly one year before it was opened. Through a large mural at the school, informed by Aunty Rima Te Aotuki Bell and pained by Steve Gibbs, the rōpū has reconnected with many historical events that took place in Kaiapoi. Since beginning their research, the rōpū has travelled to Arahura, (Ngāti Waewae), where they were gifted the pounamu Te Hononga. This pounamu was on display throughout the mihi whakatau and will remain in Te Kōhiko itself as a reminder of the connection between Kaiapoi and Tūhuru. They will complete their hīkoi at Rāpaki, (Ngāti Wheke), later this year and come full circle, returning home to Kāikanui-Kaiapoi.

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Te Kōhiko Cultural Learning Centre

Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre Pānui to owners of Waikouaiti Block 12 Sec 45A - A meeting will be held for the owners of the Māori land known as Waikouaiti Block 12 Sec 45A. This land is located at Puketeraki, on the hill above Karitāne. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and, if there is agreement established, an Ahu Whenua Trust to manage this land. Establishing an Ahu Whenua Trust involves: Agreeing to the terms of the trust Nominating trustees If you are interested in being a trustee, please contact Kate McLay to express your interest before Friday 23 June. You can reach her at: kate@ngaitahulaw.org.nz or 0800 626 745. The details of the meeting are: WHERE: WHEN:

Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre Board Room, Level 1, 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin Sunday, 2 July, 2pm

If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Kate for a proxy form. Any other questions about this meeting should be directed to Kate McLay at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre.

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau This image was sent into the Archives by Barbara Read. She believes it could be her great-great- grandmother, Mere Piharo-Ryan (b.1815 - d.1880, married Philip Ryan) and her brother Hori – children of Pukukaiotea and Te Wahinekaia. If you are able to provide any further information regarding this photograph please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248).