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

WHA/AUGUST 2017

TĒNEI MARAMA • • •

Read about our cover artists on p. 3 from now on! Ōtākou designer making fashionable waves, p. 23 New book available: Tangata Ngāi Tahu, p. 30

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Rangatahi leadership with Te Ara Raukura, p. 48 Hui-a-Iwi event details on p. 58 Want to go camping? Find out about Nohoanga sites in our takiwā on p. 59

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Isabella McPherson nō Wairewa Rūnanga.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Tēnā koutou katoa, ngā mihi mahana i roto i ngā āhuatanga katoa o te wā, e ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rangatira o Ngāi Tahu nau mai haere mai, tauti mai. Otirā, ngā mate huhua o te wiki, o te mārama, o te tau, whakangaro atu, okioki mai rā ki ngā ringaringa o tō tātou Kaihanga. Tau mai ki a tātou ngā uri o Ngāi Tahu, tēnā koutou katoa. Welcome to the August edition of our pānui. It has been an eventful winter so far with floods and snow across Te Waipounamu so I hope everyone is managing to stay safe and warm. If you have been affected by the flooding please contact 0800 KAITAHU (0800 524 824) because we may be able to help.

Firstly I’d like to update you on the election of the Kaiwhakahaere and Deputy Kaiwhakahaere. As I reported in my column in last month’s Te Pānui Rūnaka, the election will be held at the Te Rūnanga board hui on 23 November 2017. This will ensure that the Te Rūnanga leadership is in place for Hui-ā-Iwi. An important part of the election process is the form and function review, which was launched in April and is unanimously supported by Te Rūnanga. It has been more than 20 years since the formation of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and it is timely for us to review, refine and enhance our current governance structures and processes to better support best practice and performance of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the next 20 years.

As part of the form and function review we will be seeking whānau feedback from across the takiwā. We are working on how we go about this - keep an eye on the website for details to come. All updates on the election and the form and function review can be found here - www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz/te-runanga-ongai-tahu/ngai-tahu-governance/ elections/

In July, Te Rūnanga also held a wānanga to discuss the roles and responsibilities we hold as tribal representatives. When discussing our role as trustee and representative we drilled into our responsibilities and there was recognition from across the table that we need to enhance our understanding of our roles and responsibilities and to enhance our transparency and improve our communication among whānau. We will continue to work on this kaupapa and find ways to involve whānau and rūnanga in the discussion.

In July I also had the opportunity to speak at a couple of really exciting events. The first was the launch of the Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Action Plan, which sees $36.8 million invested in the Tai Poutini economy. We worked side-byside with the Government to create this action plan and it is great to see iwi at the heart of the plan. Secondly, I spoke at a Dunedin Shanghai Association dinner about the unique relationship Ngāi Tahu have with China. This was a great opportunity to showcase the relationship between Ngāi Tahu and China in the tourism industry, fisheries sector, through pounamu and via our commercial partnerships. Planning is also underway for our Hui-ā-Iwi, which will be hosted by Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri from November 24 to 26, so lock these dates in your diary whānau.

More information will be sent out shortly. Hui-ā-Iwi will be a fantastic opportunity not only to reconnect and be informed on the progress of our iwi over the previous year, but also to take in the wonderful success our Ngāi Tahu whānau.

I would like to finish by acknowledging the passing of Dr Cliff Whiting ONZ. Cliff was instrumental in the arts renaissance in Te Waipounamu and worked closely with Tā Tipene O’Regan and the late Te Aue Davies. You can see Cliff’s amazing work in the beautiful wharenui Maru Kaitatea at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura, and in the unique wharerau inspired wharenui named Tahu-pōtiki at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, as well as the stunning wharekai. My aroha goes out to his whānau and also to any whānau who lost loved ones over this period.

Ka tangi te ngākau ki a rātou e ngaro nei i te kitenga kanohi. Kua mokemoke tō whānau metō iwi nui tonu. Haere ki ō mātua, tīpuna. Haere ki te okiokinga tūturu mō te tangata. Haere i runga i te aroha o ngā reanga kei muri i a koutou. Haere ki te Pō! Haere ki te Pō! Have a safe time ahead whanau as we come to the end of winter, and prepare for the improved weather of spring. As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions for me or the office, please email me on kaiwhahahere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or ring 0800 KAITAHU (0800 524 824).

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai Isabella McPherson, Wairewa

Kathleen Lousich, Koukourārata

Seventeen-year-old Isabella is a gifted artist and high school student and lives in Christchurch with her family. She has whakapapa to Wairewa and attended the Manawa Hou programme at her marae last year, which she says taught her a lot about her culture and her heritage. Creativity and drawing is an integral part of Isabella’s life; she has taken Art at NCEA Level 1 and is currently on her way to completing Art at NCEA Level 3. Isabella is inspired to draw by the world around her, particularly imagery from magazines or what she sees online.

Kathleen can’t imagine a life without her art – it is how she interprets and expresses life, it is how she earns a living and, through Te Pānui Rūnaka, it is a channel of communication with her iwi.

Cover artist, Te Pānui Rūnaka June-July 2017

“I’ve always been drawing, since I could pick up a pencil!”

She has been a regular feature artist in Te Pānui Rūnaka over the past few years and says she has loved being able to share a part of herself with Kāi Tahu. She has been a self-taught painter for more than half her life and is now studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries at Toi-Ohomai Institute in Tauranga to broaden her creative skill set.

“Media I admire inspires a lot of my art. I follow a lot of instagram artists who are pretty inspirational too. I really like the satisfaction of finishing a drawing just how you envisioned it. Putting in the time and effort is always rewarding. Plus it gets me through a long class!"

“From some of my earlier work and even some today I was hugely influenced by the west coast scenery and spirit of the West Coast. I have a strong connection to the Arahura as I know it was a precious river to my tīpuna. I am strongly influenced by cultural issues, indigenous rights and the landscapes of Aotearoa.

The cover art for Te Pānui Rūnaka this month is a nearperfect replica of the Judith Binney history book cover, Encircled Lands: Te Urewera. The woman in the drawing is Te Akakura Ru. Isabella has drawn Te Akakura for her art board as part of her NCEA requirements; her board theme is colonisation in New Zealand and she has been gleaning much of her material and inspiration from prominent history books.

For the Tūī Lunar piece (Te Pānui Rūnaka June-July 2017) I was interested in exploring different inking techniques and bringing techniques together. I have used an ink plate and press for the background and hand rendered the moon, then applied an Indian ink over top to create the tūī silhouette. “I am 110% dedicated to my dream as an artist. I hope through my art I can inspire people and in particular, young Māori to reach their dreams and goals no matter the obstacles that may stand in the way. I also feel my art is a platform to address social and ethical issues that need to be discussed more.”

Isabella is planning on taking a gap year after high school in order to work and study te reo Māori. Following on from that, she has aspirations to study optometry in Auckland. She says art – whether drawing, painting or something else – will always be in her life.

Visit www.kathleenlousich.com to view more of Kathleen’s original artwork and find out more about how you can commission pieces.

Isabella McPherson, 17, from Wairewa Rūnanga is our cover artist Kathleen with a piece of her work.

this month.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikoura

At the end of term assembly for Ferndale School, Haiti Te Wani was presented with the Best I Can Be Award. Well done Haiti, we are so proud of you.

Pixie Rose Te Wani was recently named dancer of the week at her Christchurch dance class. Ka rawe Pixie Rose, keep it up and we are proud of you!!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

Hector Tainui (Uncle Spud) Tyrone Tainui Pippa Tainui Adam Tainui Amber Blacktopp Jake Meihana-Beckett Danealla Mason Jamie Ferguson Barbara Vaea

Andre Mehrtens Tamati Tainui Andrea Reed Kathleen Scott George Campbell Kristyn Lang 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 Kristyn Wilson

Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Action Plan launch

On Thursday, 13 July Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae hosted the Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Action Plan launch. Over 100 people gathered at Arahura Marae, including Government Ministers, our West Coast mayors, district councillors and of course, our mana wahine mā Lisa Tumahai and Arihia Bennett. Post launch activities saw Ministers visiting the following areas around Te Tai o Poutini: • Hokitika Gorge (track extension initiative) • Restoration at Cobden Reserve (sustainable whitebait fishery initiative) • Tai Poutini Polytechnic (digital economy initiative) • Punakaiki (infrastructure future proofing initiative) • Taramakau River Bridge (bridge replacement) To finish the day, there was a small gathering at Waewae Pounamu in Hokitika for final kōrero and a hākari. 4

Congratulations – Ka mau te wehi!

On Friday, 30 June Christchurch Boys’ High School co-hosted the 2017 Waitaha Regional Māori Speech Competitions, Ngā Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha, with Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi. Manu Kōrero brought together over 50 speakers from 21 local and West Coast schools for a day of competition. This contest was established over 50 years ago by then Governor-General, Sir Bernard Ferguson, to foster a greater command and fluency in English among senior Māori pupils. It has since expanded to include Senior and Junior Te Reo and a Junior English section, with the emphasis now that schools must have an entrant in one of the Te Reo sections before they can enter the English ones. Ngāti Waewae would like to mihi to all rangatahi who competed this year and congratulate them on their success for, regardless of placing, standing on that stage is success. A special congratulations to three of our Poutini Princesses: Aleigha Hutana-Ngaamo, Maighdlin Jones and Zion Meihana-Whittle for their accomplishments. Aleigha was placed 2nd in the Junior Te Reo Māori section, Maighdlin came 6th in the Junior English section and Zion was 2nd in the Junior English section. There were 15 awesome rangatahi competing in each section, who all did so incredibly well. It is not easy up on that stage, so a big ka mau te wehi rangatahi mā. On Sunday, 9 July at Arahura Marae we hosted our Poutini Princesses who presented their kōrero to whānau and shared a celebration kai together to show just how proud of our girls we all are. Zion, Maighdlin and Aleigha – this is a great achievement for you all. You have done yourselves proud, as well as your whānau, hapū, iwi and kura.

Poutini princesses

Fusion wānanga

Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau! Once again, Fusion tamariki met up at Arahura Marae during the holidays for a week full of fun and whānaungatanga. We had a few sick tamariki so had a cosy rōpū of 20. This holiday programme was themed around Matariki, so we learnt about the different stars and their names, made biscuits in star shapes and challenged ourselves with string games that formed the shape of the Matariki constellation.

Te Whetū Marama Mason showing her cousins who is the best baker.

Georgia Tainui, Paris Hutana, Paige Hutana, El-Alamein MeihanaWhittle eating their biscuits.

The Fusion tuākana went to Milltown (finally a break in the weather) to the lower Arahura first swing bridge and faced their fears of heights by slowly crossing it stepby-step. Well done all, I hope you all had a good day cruising your awa. We had everyone stay at our marae for the first time as a rōpū and were hoping to get a glimpse of Matariki, but as usual our beautiful weather here wasn’t playing ball. Instead, we played spotlight, toasted marshmallows on the fires, played board games and chilled out in our pjs. At the end of the week, our tamariki put on a kapa haka performance with kōrero from their week. We played a slide show of photos and footage while we had kai, which gave us a few giggles. Fusion tuākana ready to face their fear of heights.

The rūnanga would like to thank all of the tamariki who attended, as well as the whānau that came to our performance and Māwhera Incorporation for taking time out of their meeting to also come and watch our kids. Thanks to Teressa Rooney for the kind donations of kites, (hopefully when we get better weather our kids will have fun with them), Uncle Hemi and Karen Mason for their pot of yumminess and to our kaiako Miriama White, Jamie Whittle and Mahana Coulston. Nelly Mason, thank you for all your hard work without which we would struggle to run Fusion. To all the staff here at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, thank you for all your help and support, we look forward to the next holiday programme in October.

Jamie Whittle, Mahana Coulston with Fusion tuakana having lunch after the swing bridge.

Private section for sale

For Sale at Arahura: land area 5061 m2. Lot 1 DP2366 Blk XIII Waimea S.D. Phone: 0210370219

Rūnanga business

Ngāti Waewae rūnanga hui are held bi-monthly on the second Sunday. Hui will be held on: 13 August, 8 October and 10 December. AGM details will be in the September Te Pānui Rūnaka. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to Hamiria. Ngāi Tahu whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae, if you are unsure about which papatipu rūnaka you belong to, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are always very helpful – contact them on 0800 KAITAHU(524824). Any rūnanga business queries should be directed to Hamiria at Arahura Marae. Reach her on email at: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or phone 037556451.

Fusion tuākana ready to face their fear of heights.

Any marae bookings or queries should be directed to Miriama at Arahura Marae. Email events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz 6

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. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa! Looking out the window today, you could be forgiven for thinking winter is finished and we are into spring! The weather bombarding other parts of the country didn’t create the same havoc on this side of the island. We have had our share of rain, frost and polar blasts, but the stunning sight of Aoraki and Kā Tiritiri o te Moana cloaked in huka dominating the skyline is something to behold! Tō mātou waimārima!

Toitū te whenua Makaawhio

With a team of whānau in attendance, the Aotea hui was held over 22-23 July. However, due to the weather, some of the whānau and the science guys could not make the trip to Mahitahi. As the weather started to improve, the whānau got to hīkoi to the awa where some beautiful specimens of aotea were found and recorded. For those who missed out on the wānaka this time, keep an eye out for any notifications for the next wānaka.

Busy marae

This month has been very busy for Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae with a range of groups staying for noho. Kaimahi have had their work cut out for them, I tell you, we even needed to hire the Fisherman’s Bach on one occasion as the marae was full up. South Westland as always put on some beautiful weather and stunning sunsets while our manuhiri filled their kete with knowledge and the kaimahi filled their puku with all sorts of delicious kai!

West Coast Economic Dev Action Plan 2017 On 13 July, the government joined the West Coast region to launch the Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Action Plan in Hokitika. The ministers Hon Simon Bridges, and Hon Louise Upston were in attendance. The Action Plan identifies five priorities for lifting economic growth better economic development support, growing the West Coast visitor economy, making it easier to invest and do business, supporting economic diversification, and improving connectivity and infrastructure.

Manawa Tītī

We held our third and final programme last month in the majestic lands of Koukourārata, where we had the chance to hīkoi around the place and see what the rūnaka has been up to. We were impressed by the mussel beds and the organic gardens - what an inspiration!

The weekend held a lot of mahi for the rōpū with a wonderful welcoming back together of like-minded whānau, even if the drive there was rather scary! Everyone just slotted back in and carried the cheeky vibe. Unfortunately, due to a whānau emergency, I couldn’t stay the full weekend and had to haul it back to the coast on Saturday afternoon. I missed out on our graduation but am grateful for the taonga I received as being a part of the Manawa Tītī 2017 team. I would like to thank everyone on the programme with me (participants and facilitators) for the amazing connections we have made and the knowledge we shared. I cannot wait for our catch up in the near future! Nā, Rachael Forsyth

Rūnaka website

For those of you who have not had a chance to check out our newly launched website, we invite you to do so on www.makaawhio.māori.nz. Members can access a members only section on the website which allows registered members to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau but if you have not received one yet please contact the office to confirm current addresses.

E-pānui rūnaka

If you have not received at least one of our e-pānui, please contact us. These are sent by email and can be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. Let us know what you think and make sure if you have news and titbits to share, that you let us know. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Maramataka

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact the office.

Hui Rūnanganui – executive meeting

Our next Hui Rūnanganui will be held on 23 September, from 9.30am at our Wharemahi, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. These hui are open for members to attend and participate. Please RSVP with office for catering purposes.

Hui-ā-tau (AGM) 2017

Mark your calendars now for Hui-ā-Tau on Saturday, 14 October.

Wānaka Te Reo o Te Marae

This is a marae wānaka which will cover te reo o te marae, waiata, marae care and operation, kōrero of the whare and history. Please get in touch if you would like more information. The wānaka will run over the weekend of 27-29 October.

Annual kids’ Xmas pool party

Our annual pool party will be at the Hokitika Swimming Pool on Sunday, 10 December from 12- 4.00pm. Don’t miss out! There will also be an early visit from Hana Kōkō, so don’t forget to bring a named present ($10 max) to be given out to your tamariki on the day. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Keeping in touch

Our recent mail outs have resulted in a lot of returned mail. Please get in touch with us if you have moved house, or know of whānau who have shifted recently. 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. Call us on 03 755 7885 to check we have the correct contacts for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna or email susan.wallace@ngāitahu.iwi.nz or rachael.forsyth@ngāitahu.iwi.nz. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Other whānau events

We’ve been continuing our series of wānanga for tamariki, most recently with some tree planting on the path to the beach, which they loved. We have a range of other projects that whānau can get involved with, so come along to our rūnanga meetings/wānanga. To find out more, please contact the office.

AGM/September wānanga

The date will be confirmed by email and on our Facebook page, but for those looking to plan ahead, the wānanga is most likely to be held the weekend of 23-24 September. There will also be a training wānanga for whānau on the Saturday to prepare for the wharekai opening, with the AGM on the Sunday morning.

Old Rāpaki wharekai documentary

The Horne whānau at recent Ngāi Tahu Roadshow in Sydney: Front row: Baby Nakari and Peata Horne. Middle row: Pounamu Stone, Kathleen Brown, Emily Stone Harte, Sarah Jane Harte, James Horne Back row: Tamatea Horne and David Horne

A short documentary is being made about the wharekai at Rāpaki. As the new kitchen and dining hall takes shape, it is important to acknowledge those who fundraised, built and prepared the many, many meals in our old wharekai. To do this, we are calling on anyone who is interested in sharing their memories, photographs, slides or video of the old kitchens. For more information please contact Ila Couch at ilacouch@ gmail.com

July wānanga

We had a great wānanga in July, with about 50 whānau members attending over the weekend to kōrero about marae tikanga and kawa and policies and roles for the marae facilities once they are reopened. We also had a great cultural mapping presentation from Takerei Norton of TRoNT Archives.

Wharekai building project

Unfortunately the winter weather has significantly slowed the completion of the siteworks so we have no date as yet for an opening.

Charitable grants funding - round now open Twice a year whānau are invited to apply for grants for charitable purposes. These rounds close at the end of March and September each year. Please contact the office for more information or for an application form.

The whare at 18A Rāpaki Drive

While the wharekai and siteworks have been going on, it’s been great to have the whare over the road to use for various hui. We’ve started looking at how to best utilise this whare in the future. Whānau will have the opportunity to guide decisions about key matters, such as whether to convert the property back to Māori Freehold status.

Are you in the loop?

To make sure you don’t miss out on what’s happening for Ngāti Wheke, make sure you are on our email list or like our ‘Rāpaki Marae’ Facebook page. Call the office on 03 328 9415 or rāpaki@ngāitahu.iwi.nz.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga He kōrero

ADDICTIONS

Well, again it’s that time for all the gossy. First, condolences to all who have lost loved ones; my heart goes out to you all, I know how you feel.

Lesel Flutey

Addiction at what cost When everything is lost When habit becomes boss Family and friends at a loss

Well this is not gossy – it’s true – we had a hui here last month with whānau from the North Island to talk about dementia but Aroha Hohipera will give you all you want to know – the full story. It was very interesting. Aunty Joan gave a kōrero about her late husband Johnny, which was also very interesting as usual. Tui and her workers put on a lovely morning tea and lunch. The weather hasn’t been very good, but who cares, we can’t regulate the weather so stay inside and keep warm (I am). Uh by the way, did you see on TV about a girl called Awa? What a coincidence, because my moko calls me Awa. Te Hautapanui o Tū couldn’t say tāua so he called me Awa and that name has stuck for years. He’s about 30 now, so that’s a long time. Anyhow, it’s better than my family calling me the old woman or the old lady. No style at all.

Indulging a crave to feed Obsessing over a need In the grips of a storm Fixations that transform Problems that don’t mend Excuses that never end Wrapped up in a belief To get a short-term relief Spiralling that always yearns As the emptiness returns Cycles dance in the rain Time and time again

Happy birthday for June, Aunty June.

Compulsions merit no ground Priorities turned around Relationships take their toll If behaviour is out of control

Plenty of hui have been going on but after the 15th of this month the wharenui will be closed for the extension I think. So let’s see what November brings. Might be somebody’s birthday or maybe a wedding. There has been lots going on around the motu but people don’t write in and tell you, so as I have said – put whatever in the pānui so I can keep up with all the gossip or news. We’ve had some lovely hui here, but no one wants to write pānui about it.

Either long-term or short Many people try to support They see what can be done For the health of a loved one Sabotaging a connected dot To figure out things one has forgot No need to look far and wide When strength and courage are inside

Well, as it is getting a bit cold I think I’ll rug up and watch TV and maybe have a little shut eye as I watched tennis till three o’clock. Got up and it was daylight, seven o’clock. Holy hell, I thought, I’d better put the light on as Rex will go past and wonder what’s going on. He is used to seeing the lights on when he goes to work at the marae about 6 o’clock. Ok, “that’s all the silly talk that woman can say”, I can hear my cousin saying to Meri Crofts.

Responsibility has nothing to lose With an addiction you can choose Taking the path on the left or right Your choice, this is just my insight.

Lots of love everyone, more news next time. K.K.K.

Tuahiwi Healthy Day

Last month, we held Healthy Day at the Pā and 65 kaumātua from Tuahiwi, Rehua, Te Puna Oranga and Te Puāwaitanga came to talk with the research team from Auckland University about dementia and Māori. It was a successful day with groups kōrero i te reo Māori, i te reo Pākehā hoki. Margaret Dudley led the research team. We all look forward to their return in the next two years with their findings and resolutions. Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP Te Puawaitanga co-ordinator

Whānau at the health presentation at Tuahiwi Marae last month.

Owners of Akura 3C1C Block WN314/127 Masterton

A meeting of the owners will be held at Tuahiwi Marae in the office meeting room on Saturday, 7 October 2017 at 2.00 pm. The leasees of the above block, Joy and Peter Gibbs, require a decision to be made regarding this land by the end of October 2017. Joy Wairau and myself, Hoana Burgman, have contacted their lawyers to extend this timeframe to enable us to contact as many owners as possible. If you or your whānau are owners, please attend this meeting as a decision has to be made regarding this land. Nā, Joy and Joan

Ōnuku Rūnanga Congratulations

On Friday, 7 July, the Tikao whānau celebrated Kass Tikao being admitted to the Bar of the High Court of New Zealand after she graduted from the University of Canterbury with an LLB and BA Psych. It was a very proud moment for her mother, Marie Tikao, Marie’s partner Phil, and particularly for her Pōua George Tikao. George and Kass’s late Nana (Lois Tikao) were very supportive of Kass for the past six years of hard slog at uni, and we know her study journey started long before that. It’s also important to acknowledge the support of Ngāi Tahu during this time too. The study grants were invaluable during Kass’s study, as was the support of the legal team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu especially Chris Ford, who sponsored her nomination movement to the Bar. Kass is currently working in insurance law, but her passion for family law may yet be realised as a career path, should opportunities arise in the future.

Kass with her pōua, George Tikao, on passing the Bar.

Wairewa Rūnanga Whakawhanaungatanga wānanga

to impact and improve her mahi in Tribal Economies at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Wairewa Rūnanga will be hosting a series of wānanga over the next few months in order to reconnect different generations to one another and to the hapū. Pollyann Panirau is hoping to help these reconnections with younger and older members of Wairewa in a friendly ‘get to know one another’ atmosphere. Many topics will be discussed and together whānau can look at where the rūnanga is headed in this very big wide world. The dates are weekends over: • • • • •

1-3 September 13-15 October 27-29 October 10-12 November 8-10 December

The wānanga will be at Wairewa Marae just outside of Little River and will commence anytime after 5pm on the Friday evening, finishing up at 12pm each Sunday. If you would like to find out more or would like to come along, please contact us at the office. It is very important to RSVP for catering purposes. All tamariki are most welcome! Contact Mihi Sinclair at the Rūnanga office on 03 377 1513 or wairewa@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

The Barry family smashing it on Family Feud. From right: Bryan, Marissa, Nick and Kelly Barry.

Wairewa making waves on TV

Congratulations to Liam Dacombe of Wairewa for winning season one of TV One's new singing show, The Naked Choir, as part of his acapella group, Voices Co. Liam, 17, is an accomplished musician who is already producing his own digital music in a purpose built studio at home. He took up beatboxing after being inspired by Kevin Olusola from the acapella group, Pentatonix. Self-taught, he quickly developed his talents and was noticed by a musician friend. He put Liam's name forward to Julian and Malia who were looking for a beatboxer in their newly formed group, Voices Co, to showcase their new singing academy. Liam is now a cornerstone member of the group and teaches beatboxing at the academy. Image captions: Liam with his groupmates on the show, The Naked Choir.

Liam fronting with Voices Co on the TV show, The Naked Choir.

And congratulations to the Barry Whānau (Robinsons from Wairewa) who also featured recently on the TV 3 show, Family Feud. Marissa, Kelly and Nick Barry, with their dad Bryan, hung in there for three shows before getting the boot – well done for giving it a go! We also congratulate Kelly Barry on being one of three iwi members selected to represent Ngāi Tahu on the First Nations’ Futures Programme. The programme is part of an international alliance between Ngāi Tahu, the Kamehameha Schools in Hawai'i and Stanford University. Kelly will be part of a cohort that travels to Stanford University in California, USA, for an intensive programme with indigenous Māori, Hawaiian and Alaskan fellows. Kelly will be looking to learn all she can

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Special gift

Early in July, Te Taumutu Rūnanga accepted a beautiful piece of weaving that was completed by renowned weaver Simon Rutherford. Simon attended the rūnanga meeting with his wife Alison, daughter Kate, son Max and family friends to hand over this special taonga. Simon had started this when he was on his way out to visit with Cath Brown some years ago, and knowing what the woven piece meant to him, he felt its rightful place was at Ngāti Moki Marae. The rūnanga was delighted to accept the gift from Simon and his whānau.

Our gift in residence at Ngāti Moki Marae.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Korohi o Te Pēpi

Nearly 150 pre-school children danced and performed at Arowhenua Marae on Friday, 28 July. The children were there to take part in Korohi o Te Pēpi, an event involving waiata, dance and action songs, with a focus of keeping Māori culture alive in South Canterbury. Korohi o Te Pēpi project manager, Felicity McMillan said, “getting children involved with Māori culture from a young age was vital for upholding and maintaining Māori traditions. "It's extremely important that our tamariki learn our Māori culture ... without them, it would die." A second event, Kā Toi Māori Aoraki Flava,is planned for 18 August in Timaru, with 500 primary and secondary school students participating.

Wild weather hits

Arowhenua and its surrounding areas didn’t escape the recent winter storm which struck the country on 21 July. A total of 84mm of rain was recorded in Timaru over the weekend of 21-23 July, with heavy flooding also being recorded in Temuka. A number of whānau reported flooding of backyards with some being voluntarily evacuated from their homes at Waipōpō, Rangitata, Stratheona and Milford Huts. A Civil Defence welfare centre was set up in Temuka at the Alpine Events Centre with New Zealand Defence Force personnel assisting locals. More than 350,000 litres of water was pumped from part of Alpine Energy's Temuka substation during the height of flooding that affected the Factory Rd and Springfield Rd area of Temuka.

Flooding in Temuka.

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 recently.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Rūnanga news - visting groups

We have had Waimātaitai School, the Environment Canterbury councillors, local Red Hat Ladies and a group of American students come to the marae this past month. The marae also hosted a defibrillator training day, which local community members were also invited to attend. Michelle Brett of St John conducted the sessions and educated participants in the correct usage of our defibrillator unit.

Rūnanga chairperson Graeme Lane explains the kai cook to visiting American students.

Matariki

The annual Waimate Matariki Festival was held on 23 June, and once again, was a great success with the local schools of the district coming together for this event. The rūnanga catered lunch and cooked kai for 500 students.

Pipi Mā dolls

The rūnanga has purchased a supply of Pipi Mā dolls. These te reo Māori speaking dolls have been distributed to all our registered tamariki under five years. The office has received positive feedback from whānau who say the dolls are good for memory and pronunciation. Charlie Pita Dunn (great-great-great grandson of Pita Paipeta and Mereana Tarawhata - Ngāti Wheke and Arowhenua) was sent a Pipi Mā doll named Hura from Waihao. Charlie lives in Lower Moutere, Nelson and is about to turn five. He is absolutely thrilled with his gift. Charlie has whakapapa to Waihao through Mereana Te Ururaki and Tuatara (Tuatara Tihope) and also affiliates to Arowhenua, Ngāti Wheke, Wairewa, Tūāhuriri, Waihōpai, Puketeraki and Awarua.

Waimate Red Hat Ladies visiting our marae.

Meeting calendar

Below is a list of all the remaining whānau meetings scheduled for 2017. Please take time to mark these on your calendar. These whānau meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month and run from 10.30am to 12.30pm, followed by lunch. • • •

13 August 8 October (AGM) 12 November St John Defibrillator training day

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please pass on your news and photos to the office byphone: 03 689 4726 or email waihao.manager@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Maxwell Heath with Pipi Mā doll.

Charlie Pita Dunn with his Pipi Ma doll.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Moeraki marae closed

The marae kitchen redevelopment has commenced and the marae is now closed for the renovations. For health and safety reasons there will be absolutely no access to the site during the build.

Rūnanga office

The Rūnanga office is also in the process of being upgraded. Staff are currently working from home and will keep whānau informed on the renovation progress.

Bad weather

Moeraki was battered by a strong south-westerly and driving rain in July. There was a slip behind the office and creeks became rivers.

Rūnanga Education Scholarship recipients

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Education Scholarship recipients for 2017 are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Danielle Hansen – Bachelor of Nursing Duncan Coutts – Bachelor of Science Haydon Richards – Doctorate of Philosophy Lisa Te Raki – Master of Indigenous Studies Ashleigh Rhodes – Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce Tiana Mihaere – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Dusky-Rose Tawhai – Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology and Law) Pagan Tawhai – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Joseph Snodgrass – Bachelor of Science (Geology and Environmental Science) Georgia O’Regan-Gray – Certificate in Agriculture Anita de Borst – Bachelor of Pharmacy Natalie Orbell – Bachelor of Primary Teaching Holly Hansen – Bachelor of Nursing Raukura Amoamo – Bachelor of Health Sciences Māori Nursing Ngahia Kehu-Murchie – Chartered Accounting: Management and Applied Finance Ayla Carroll – Bachelor of Nursing Stacey Reynolds – Masters of Education

Renovations well and truly underway. New kitchen lay out.

New entrance to the wharenui.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invited the recipients and members of their whānau to lunch at the Coronation Hall in Moeraki on the Sunday of our July rūnanga meeting, where they were presented with their scholarship. Not all were able to attend but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future.

Just one of many slips around the marae and office last month.

Looking for descendants of Matawhio and Wiremu Potiki

Kia ora! Myself (Robert Willis) and my two cousins Catherine Marks and Andrew McPherson are the trustees of what is known as the Rowallan Block 13 Trusts. Together we, and the 80-odd beneficiaries of the trusts, are interested in connecting with descendants of our tūpuna, Matawhio, and her third husband Wiremu. As descendants of our great, great grandmother Rora Orbell (née Wilkie), we are beneficiaries of Atu Whenua Trusts that hold interests in lands vested in Rora as a consequence of the SILNA (South Island Landless Natives Act 1906) land allocations in 1906. We are the descendants of Matawhio of Moeraki. Matawhio (b. 1814) was one of three children by Te Hore and Te Rahuanui. Matawhio also had three children to three different husbands. The first child was Tupa Burke, who died without issue. His father, John Burke was a Scottish whaler and died at sea. The second child was Rora or Flora Wilkie (1838-1917) and is our direct ancestor. Rora’s father was a Scottish whaler and also perished at sea. Last, Matawhio married Wiremu Potiki (b. 1795) on 24 December 1843. Wiremu was of the Kaitua tribe and the marriage was witnessed by a Hoani Weteri. Matawhio and Wiremu had two children, Ihaia (1833-1907) and Henare or Harry. Ihaia married Sarah Stone and had children Emma Potiki and Tommy Potiki, of Karoro. Other descendants we know of are Jack Potiki (Te Puke), Fanny Bryant (Ōwaka), Mrs GS Wilson, and Eliza/Reita Cross. Our trust beneficiaries would like to become acquainted with descendants of Wiremu Potiki and Matawhio. If you are a descendant, or would like to introduce us to descendants you know of, please contact me. Robert Willis 021 2747350 or Robert.Willis@rsmnz.co.nz

Arthur and Rora Orbell, circa 1895.

Moeraki scholarship recipients

Ayla Carroll and Reita Matthews.

Duncan Coutts and Pam Hey.

Gloria Colloty and Stacey Reynolds.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Katerina and David Reihana, who were married 18 June in Minsk, Belarus, a country found next to Russia. Kā mihi aroha, Koa Whitau Kean

Rā whānau Tāua

This month we will celebrate the life of Tāua Hiria Makareta Moffat, the mokopuna of Hiria and Kokoro Francis Barrett. Hiria was a part of New Zealand's first entertainment show band, the High Fives. Together, the band travelled the world and our talented kaumatua occasionally still sing the blues. There are hopes to raise funds for an entertainment museum. She is also a gifted ceramic artist. Our whanau intend to celebrate Hiria's life and contribution to the arts this month. She is also included in the Woman of Kāi Tahu Hākui exhibition, currently open at the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. NB: With regards to the Haāui exhibition, we thank the Māori Advisory (including John Broughton, who suggested the project), the Araiteuru Wahine Steering Committee, our many contributors and all Otago Museum staff involved in re creating history by bringing our rakatira wahine together. We also thank director Ian Griffin for his patience and commitment.

Katerina and David Reihana on their wedding day.

Kā mihi, Koa Whitau- Kean and Lisa Te Raki

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Planning is underway for hui to further kōrero with whānau on their views of what and how things should work, as outlined last year in the Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirational Goals. One hui will be in Dunedin and the other in Christchurch. You will be notified via email and through advertisements on the Moeraki website. The hui will also feed into strategic planning later this year for 2018 and onwards. Hope to see you there! Mauri ora - Karen, Moeraki TRoNT representative and Stacey, Moeraki alternate TRoNT representative.

Tāua Hiria Makareta Moffatt, during her days with travelling entertainment band, the High Fives.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki He pēpi

Willa Hinemoa Alma Enright-Murley was born 16 May, 2017. She is the first born for Dominique Enright and Simon Murley and the first mokopuna for our parents.

Matariki in Arrowtown

A fun night was had by all when Arrowtown’s Community Pre-school shared their Matariki celebrations with the local community, tourists and even a Japanese wedding party. The night centred on tamariki – proud pre-schoolers and junior classes performed waiata and the junior kapa haka group, with ice underfoot, braved a chilly winter night to deliver a powerful and captivating performance. The event exceeded expectations with a 500-strong crowd who dined on delights from food stalls and enjoyed being part of the community spirit. The teachers wrapped up the evening by sending lanterns up into the starry night sky. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of the volunteers, the performers, Arrowtown School, and the sponsors, one of whom was Ngāi Tahu Tourism. Given the success of the evening and the positive feedback received, we are hoping to make this an annual event and are already planning and looking forward to next year.

Pēpi harikoa: Willa Hinemoa Almaa Enright-Murley

Rugby success

Maire Bouman’s son, Kalani Vanisi, and his rugby team, the U12 Southern Mighty Magpies, won their division at the annual Dunedin Junior Rugby 7s competition in Mosgiel recently. The team remains unbeaten with a six year record in 7s and 15s and outclassed the opposition in the final, winning 51-0. Finn Henderson (centre) performing with the Arrowtown Primary junior kapa haka group.

Rā whānau

Marie Paterson wishes her moko, Cadie Tawhai (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Hineuru), who turned 7 on 9 August, a very happy birthday. Cadie, a bright happy child who takes her education very seriously even at her age, is sent weekly exams by her nanny and she gets them right every time. She is setting an excellent example to her little brother Ryder for when he goes to school.

Marie with her mokopuna, Ryder and Cadie Tawhai.

Kalani Vanisi after a match with the U12 Southern Mighty Magpies.

Tamariki Winter School Holiday Programme In the words of organiser Aroha Ellison, the Tamariki Winter School Holiday Programme (20-22 July) was a blast! 58 tamariki (nine from Te Taitimu Trust in Hastings) joined together, along with a great crew of helpers and carers, at the marae. The first activity after the mihi was a refreshing beach walk then back to the marae for games and dinner. A fire spin workshop followed, which had everyone mesmerised and, after some waiata and spotlight, it was time for bed.

We rose early to get the crew to Sinclair Wetlands, about an hour south of Ōtepoti. Tamariki participated in a planting exercise, which involved lots of… exercise! It was then back into town for the 12 years and under to go to Inflatable World and the 13s and up to try out Combat Zone; then back to the marae for dinner, a quiz, hāngī preps and more spotlight.

Planting co-ordination at Sinclair Wetlands.

On the last day of our programme, the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre ran a whakapapa workshop and everyone relaxed until the poroporoaki and the handing out of certificates, followed by a hāngī lunch to finish up – it couldn’t have gone better. A big shout out to all the volunteers!

Whakahaumanu Puketeraki wānaka postponement

Adverse weather conditions meant we had to postpone our popular Whakahaumanu Puketeraki Wānaka on 23 July. Instead, we will look at a date in spring or early summer to continue our whakapapa journey. Watch this space! The crew at Combat Zone paint ball.

Climate change hui - nau mai haere mai!

Ki ngā whānau o Moeraki, Puketeraki me te kāinga Ōtākou. We are hosting a hui Tuesday 22 August at Puketeraki marae from 10am-2pm. Climate change is the most critical issue facing us today. Te Whakaariki (Strategy & Influence) staff are working on a comprehensive tribal strategy for response to climate change. You are invited to this hui, an opportunity for Papatipu Rūnanga to begin contributing to tribal strategy, as the first step in a long journey. The aim is to ensure there will be no regrets that the tribe could have done more for future generations of Ngāi Tahu whānui. An overarching principle of “investing in the best while preparing for the worst” has already been endorsed by governors as an approach to all activities within the tribal structure. This initial hui with Te Whakaariki project team will be approached as two halves: 1. Summarising what the latest NIWA science has to say about projected changes across the takiwā and within the Otago rohe; and 2. introducing a framework for tribal response that we can help shape and build upon. Te Whakaariki is seeking to gather and reflect your concerns and your bottom lines. How engaged are we as individuals, whānau and hapū on climate change and how can we be empowered through the development of tribal strategy? Please RSVP to Rosemary Clucas: rclucas@maths.otago.ac.nz or for any questions or apologies. If you would like to contact me, please do so on 022 635 0644.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mate

He Kāwei Hono

Our aroha goes out to all whānau who have lost a loved one recently. We especially remember the Karetai whānau with the passing of Mrs Myrtle Karetai, wife of the late Bill Karetai, and Rua Karetai, daughter of Myrtle and Bill. Also Val Albertson of Bluff, who married the late George Percy Huriwai Te Ruahikihiki (Hiki) Karetai, parents of Michael, Janine, Marewa, David and Lindsey. Our thoughts are also with the McBride whānau, descendants of Teone Wiwi Taiaroa after the loss of Te Ariki McBride. E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā.

Reminder: Ōtākou Rūnaka are organising He Kāwei Hono (Ōtākou/Taranaki Hīkoi) 2017. The hīkoi has two components - a series of learning wānaka that are now underway and the hīkoi. We will fly from Dunedin to Wellington then travel by coach to Taranaki to attend Parihaka Day. Karawhuia whānau! Request a registration form today! Phone the office on 03 478 0352 or email Tracey at events@tro.org.nz for more information.

He pēpi

Big mihi to all our whānau who have welcomed a pēpi into te ao hurihuri. Ka mihi nui me te aroha nui including Lucas Matenga Taiaroa born 4 May, son of Peter Taiaroa and Bridget Coughlan, a little brother for Ruby and fifth mokopuna for Teone and Erin Taiaroa; nephew to Peter’s twin brother David and their sisters Tia and Ngaomi Taiaroa.

Our aroha also goes to the whānau of Cliff Whiting. Papaki whaitiri Hikohiko uira I kanapa i te raki He Punuiotoka i puhia mai He mate tuakana ko kahua nei Nō Paikea whakatangaroa Nō Porou Nō Apanui Ko tōna tohu he mahi o Rauru Ko tōna i waiho ai He Pourewa He Pouraki He Pouwhakapakoko Titiro, tahuri, Karapa ki muri, ki mua, Mai te taurapa toiera kei Awarua Ko Tahu Pōtiki E whākanakana ana Ki te pītau whakareia kei Takahanga Ko Maru E whaterotero ana Ko te hua ko toko mai Mau ki te whenua Ko Pukekura e E te rakatira ko toko hoki te mahara i a koe me āu mahi arataki i a mātou kia kotahi ai te whakaaro Māori kia tārai i te rākau, i te whenua, i te iwi hoki. E te tuakana haere rā ki to hoa, haere ki a Heather. Kei a mātou tonu o taoka i waiho nei, arā, te maihi o te kura, te pou whakaairo ko Pukekura, te kūwaha o Araiteuru kei rō tāone e tū ana. Tika tonu te kōrero rāraki mauka tū tou, tū tou; rāraki takata karo noa, karo noa. Heoti anō ka tū tou āu mahi hai mauka tiketike mō tēnei iwi o Ōtākou nei. Kati rā e hoa Takiauē te mamae. Takiauē te pōuri.

the restored maihi on the Ōtākou Wharekura that was Cliff Whiting’s first commissioned work, a project he undertook with Para Matchitt and completed in 1964. Leading up to Treaty Festival 2017 Ōtākou hosted Cliff’s son Dean Whiting from the Historic Places Trust who came to work with us to restore the maihi.

Mihi to new staff member, Sha

the daughter of Natalie, who currently works for us in the office. Sha is married to Rik and they have a lovely daughter Wikitoria, who was born when they were living at the Kaik seven years ago. She also has two step children, Harley and Jayden, who are mokopuna of kaumātua Malcom Wards, also a descendant of the Karetai whānau, as well as having strong whānau links to Taumutu and Tuahiwi. We know Sha won’t have any trouble settling back in and we already know her to be very capable worker and an asset to any team. We look forward to her participating with our rūnaka and the wider whānau over the coming months.

Tēnei taku ruru tē koukou nei Terekou!

Ka huri taku titiro ki te whanauka ka tau mai ki tā tātou tari whakahaere. E te tuahine tēnā rā koe, tēnā rā koutou ko tōu whānau ko hoki mai ki te kāika nei hei pou mō tā tātou tari. Nau mai, haere mai kia piri mai ki Ōtākou nei kia tautoko i kā mahi hei hapahāpai i te mana o tō tātou marae me tō tātou rūnaka. I ēnei raki he nui rawa te mahi ko utaina mai ki ruka i a tātou nō roto i te hiahia o tēnā kaunihera, o tēnā iwi, o tēnā wāhaka o te Kawanataka. Hei aha? Hei whakatipu i kā mea nā rātou anī i hiahia ai. Heoi anō ko tērā te mahi o te Papatipu Rūnaka o nāianei koina ka whakatū ai te tauraka mahi kia whakariterite mai. Ko pakari haere tātou i te mea ko hoki mai koutou, ā, ko rahi ake, ko kaha ake te hapū i a koutou. E hine haere mai kia tau pai ai, kia kotahi ai te wairua ki a tātou e. It is a pleasure to welcome Sharia Dee Pohio Hemopo, better known as Sha, back to Ōtākou as rūnaka office administrator. She is no stranger, having lived here for some years previously and is also well known as

Sha Hemopo with her daughter, Wiki. April 2017.

Matariki Kaumātua Luncheon

Ōtākou Rūnaka was pleased to host a very successful Puaka Matariki Kaumātua Luncheon on 18 June as a celebration of the Māori New Year. The event was well supported by Dunedin City Council through the Puaka Matariki Fund and Festival Coordinator Vicky Lenihan. Over 70 kaumātua from Dunedin and the kaik attended and expressed their thanks for a great afternoon of magnificent entertainment and outstanding kai; they were refreshed with feelings of warmth, peace and harmony while on the marae. All was made possible by the awesome team of kaimahi made up of Ōtākou members and staff, friends, the Ōtākou branch of Māori Women’s Welfare League and Ōtākou Wātene Māori. Ka mau te wehi!

Puaka Matariki Fashion Show Te Ao Mārama

Three beautiful Ōtākou wāhine Katrina Bryant, Meremoana Pōtiki, and Koreana Wesley-Evans were among the awesome models modelling Ōtākou fashion designer Amber Bridgman’s clothing label Kahuwai at the recent Puaka Matariki Fashion Show event, 17 June.

Feature story Amber Bridgman, fashion designer

Amber Bridgman was born and raised in Dunedin and, from her high school days, she began taking an interest in her whakapapa and learning te reo. After seeing a kete made by her great-great-grandmother, Granny Dawson from Rakiura, she began teaching herself the traditional art of Māori weaving. ''Seeing that kete sparked a spiritual call to the island and to continue my understanding of the traditional Māori crafts of my southern Māori history,” she says.

Katrina Bryant, Koreana Wesely-Evans and Meremoana Pōtiki, relax during the Puaka Matariki Fashion Show Te Ao Mārama. Photo, Andrew McKay, Kea Photography).

Amber studied and worked in broadcasting and after several years away, she returned South to settle in Dunedin to raise her twin boys. Her pēpi were the catalyst for her to launch her label, Kahuwai, 12 years ago. She made their clothes, screen-printing Māori art and sayings onto the items. Fashion design was another interest of Amber’s. Waughs Fashion Store in Dunedin became Amber’s first stockist, which helped to grow her reputation – her clothing is now stocked in 18 stores around the country. Amber has been involved in iD Dunedin Fashion Week, shown at NZ Fashion Week, Style Pasifika and the Hokonui Fashion Awards. She also won the KUMA Southern Māori Business Network’s Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business Award for 2017. Recently Amber débuted in the Melbourne Fashion Festival at the Global Indigenous Runway show. She showcased 10 outfits, each telling a story inspired by personal life events, including the sudden death of her father almost two years ago. Her opening ensemble depicted Hine-nui-te-pō, the goddess of death, and consisted of a woollen cape with hand-printed designs, heavily beaded corset, and voluminous pleated skirt, accessorised with an over-sized pounamu necklace. Other ensembles carried political messages, such as the Māori struggle with land confiscation, Māori language revitalisation and mutton-birding. A fear-invoking red military jacket worn by Pākehā soldiers during landseizures also made an appearance, as did cascading ruffles, pleats, vintage lace, rare feathers, pewter jewelry, beading and harakeke piupiu skirts worn as capes. All of these were hand-made using traditional techniques.

Amber Bridgman received the Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business Award for her Kahuwai clothing label presented at the Puaka Matariki KUMA hui 23 June.

The collection received positive feedback and the show's organiser, Tina Waru, founder and chief executive of Global Indigenous Management, acknowledged Amber as one of New Zealand's top designers. Pictured above right. Back row, from left: Koreana Wesley-Evans, Reita Cassidy, Xzenia Witehira, Tui Ngamoki, Lashana Lewis and Riria Te Amorangi Hinepare Hapuku Te Nahu-Manu. Front row: Katrina Bryant, Rawinia Mihaka, Amber Bridgman, Emere Leitch-Munro, Lily Collins, Meremoana Potiki. Photos: Andrew McKay, Kea Photography.

Ōtākou whānau attend Ngāi Tahu Roadshow in Perth

At the recent Ngāi Tahu Roadshow in Perth, Ōtākou member Darryn Russell (lives in Christchurch) met up with some Ōtākou whānau. Talei Tamati-Marshall, Boyd Herewini, Alister McTainsh and Rahi Tamati were stoked to have whānau visit Perth. Darryn thought the Perth roadshow was a great initiative. Almost all whānau in attendance expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Te Rūnanga and Te Rūnanga staff, as well as the opportunity to engage with and hear updates of Ngāi Tahu corporate development alongside marae and whānau updates. Talei Tamati-Marshall, Boyd Herewini, Alister McTainsh, Darryn Russell, Rahi Tamati at the Ngāi Tahu Roadshow, Perth.

There were a number of new Ngāi Tahu registrations and more than 30 new Whai Rawa registrations from the more than 140 whānau who came for the day. Those present agreed to establish a Ngāi Tahu Taurahere Rōpū in Perth. Well done Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and Darryn - thank you for news of our whānau in Perth.

Pilots Beach/Blue Penguins Pukekura

The Pukekura Trust is a joint venture between the Korako Karetai Whānau and the Otago Peninsula Trust. Ōtākou member Hoani Langsbury is the Manager of Operations where on Tuesday, 25 July after the storm passed, Dr Hiltrun Ratz the Pukekura Trust Scientist, accessed the Pilots Beach reserve by water taxi as Harington Point Rd was washed out at the eastern side of the reserve.

July storm news

He āwhā, he marakai Ko hoki mai a Parawhenuamea Waipukehia te kāika Horo mai te whenua Kōpū te tai

The slip at Pilots Beach reserve happened where not too many little penguin nest boxes were situated. However the material out of the big hole/slip (photo) buried the nest boxes on the flat below where two penguins died and were identified through their RFID tags. 26 of the 230 nest boxes were affected by the storm event on the weekend. It is estimated at least six nest boxes are buried under up to a metre of sediment. The rabbit proof fence is damaged in several locations, a problem with regard to pests and predators. There were 113 little penguins home around the rest of the reserve on 25 July, the most penguins seen in the reserve for a while. We are taking this as a good sign in the lead up to the next breeding season. Hoani acknowledged Hiltrun Ratz, Chris McCormack and Jim Watts for their mahi at Pukekura.

The rain came and it didn't stop. A few sinners were worried that retribution was descending upon the village as the waters rose and the hillsides gave way. The Ōtākou community right past Edward's post box, across the golf course, beyond the marae and through to Harington Point and the road to Pukekura was shut off for a couple of days. It has been stressful, but we note the great work led by Michelle McDonald, our office manager and long-time Ōtākou resident, in making sure people were OK and that the marae was not about to float away. Besides Michelle, Anne Robertson and Tina Owens and other community people stepped up as required. We also received very generous and sincere offers of support from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Puni Kōkiri which were also most appreciated. While the marae was on standby, most people managed to stay in their homes or evacuated to whānau and friends. There was flooding in the village as a result of poor and confusing water drainage systems - typically ignored by local authorities as a community too far down the priority list. The disruption it caused was only alleviated by the strength of the community spirit that neither time nor tide can erode. Social media was alive with offers of assistance and support. Door knocking and neighbour checks were happening from village to village and it was all hands on deck to either stop the rising waters damaging property or to clear the waters and slips as soon as possible.

The weather caused slips - ultimately a result of the dramatic deforestation that occurred a couple of centuries ago.

At Te Rauone whÄ nau pumps were in use by 8 July. After the deluge on the 22nd the Civil Defence assisted with a 6â&#x20AC;? pump for 2 days to clear waterlogged homes and properties. At 1 August, although receded, no end is in sight yet!

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kia ora koutou katoa!

I’m pleased to let you all know that our free clinics are now running every Monday in Gore and Mataura. On these clinics, we will be served by Nadine Goldsmith, a registered nurse. She is in attendance for all general health needs, concerns and cervical screenings. Please take note - for all cervical screenings, you'll need to contact us via private messenger on Facebook or by phone on (03) 208 7954 to arrange a time. We will also have Sue Smith from Public Health South who will be in attendance from 12pm-3pm for all advice and education and can answer any questions about cervical screenings. Rosemarie Pereira-Wright will also be on hand for all podiatry services and care. Lena Roulton, our tamariki ora Nurse, will also pop in at some stage and will be doing tamariki ora checks in the community. I’d also like to promote the breast screening bus. The bus will be operating from the multi-complex centre on Wayland Street in Gore from the 8 August - 1 September. Please encourage your wahine whom are over 45 years to pop into our clinic to discuss breast screening. We can get them registered if they’re not already registered – this is an essential health service for us so please take advantage of the bus while it is here! The Hokonui Rūnanga staff will also be around to offer a familiar face, hospitality, any social support and health plan development assistance. Don't forget this service with our nurses from Awarua whānau services is free to all. Please assist us spreading the word of free access to community wellness services. We can also provide travel to and from the clinics, provided you let us know a day before.

Whānau Ora navigators

Our Rūnanga-based Whānau Ora navigators Melissa Dennis, Aroha Reid and Vanessa Edwards attended resilience training at Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae in Christchurch last month. They had an awesome time and can’t wait to share their new knowledge with you. Contact the office to find out more about what navigators can do to help you and your whānau.

Hokonui Culture Fest

Rūnanga staff and volunteers supported this annual cultural event this year doing face painting and poi making with the tamariki. The St Peters College kapa haka group performed amongst an array of other shows. It was fantastic to see the diversity in our community coming together and sharing kai and culture!

Whenua Kura rangatahi wānanga: It was a pleasure hosting these amazing rangatahi on their learning journey.

Pounamu classes at Southern REAP

Gavin Thompson is continuing to take his passion and skill to local tamariki and sharing with them the beauty of pounamu carving. His recent visit to Southern REAP was enjoyed by the rangatahi there and the accomplishment of learning basic pounamu carving skills. Thanks Gavin!

Manuhiri in June

We had the pleasure of having Longford Intermediate along to mihi and pōwhiri our manuhiri from Longford Kindergarten for their visit to Hokonui Rūnanga. The kindergarten children and their whānau enjoyed having the big kids welcome them and they were able to sing the waiata they had been practicing. The Longford Intermediate rangatahi performed kapa haka and took the opportunity to practice their pōwhiri skills and were amazing as always.

Tamariki holding out their carved treasures.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau,

With the flooding further up country we can feel blessed that we have had relatively little rain down here in the deep south. We have had some beautiful frosty mornings and some stunning sunsets and sunrises which have been a boon for the photographers amongst us. With spring just round the corner the growing season is nearly upon us! It’s time to get cracking by sowing a few seedlings under cover for planting out when the weather improves. Aside from the economic benefits, growing your own fruit and vegetables gives you an opportunity to grow healthy organic produce free from chemicals and sprays. This is also a great time for tamariki to get involved in gardening by planting a few seeds and watching them making the transition through germination to harvest. This time of year also heralds the arrival of the long awaited whitebait season. Did you know we now own a whitebait stand on the Aparima River? This is available for whānau to use through a booking system. Read on for further details. The kapa haka group has been busy rehearsing for the Murihiku Polyfest. This magnificent celebration of Māori and Pasifika culture has really gone from strength to strength and now runs for a full five days. It is supported by almost every school in Southland and a few from Otago. It also features many early childhood learning centers. I am sure all the hard work our group puts in will result in polished performances all round. Well done and good luck team. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and we wish you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

NZ Police Open Day

The local New Zealand Police held an open/recruitment day at Murihiku Marae on Sunday 2 July. What a wild, wet and windy day that was. Winter definitely made its presence known, but this didn’t deter whānau from turning up to see what was on offer. What a fabulous day! About 120 whānau members turned up and of these, 48 signed up expressing an interest in looking further into joining the police. Well done to the police for putting on excellent displays, kōrero and advice on how to go about joining. We had talks from officers who have been in the force from five weeks to five years. The highlight was the little puppy who came bounding in filled with energy. He definitely managed to capture the hearts of everyone. The Māori wardens were also in attendance and managed to get a few whānau interested in their worthy kaupapa. Police acknowledged the help and effort this wonderful rōpū give to the community, how the two work closely together and how much they are appreciated. If you are ever interested in better work stories, or making a difference in your community, please make contact with your local police station and get that ball rolling. Nā, Lynley McKay.

More from Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka on p. 33

Taurahere Fund Application Information Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu recognises the important role that our Taurahere Groups play in supporting our iwi members who live outside of the tribal takiwā, and in maintaining their connection with the tribe. The Taurahere Fund has been established to support our recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere Groups with their basic operational and administrative costs.

Who can apply?

Application process

Recognised Taurahere Groups who have demonstrated consistent engagement with registered Ngāi Tahu members. Engagement includes regular meetings, events and wānanga.

• Taurahere Groups will be considered for funding on a case by case basis, upon receipt of their request for funds letter and in accordance with the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Taurahere Fund Policy (copy available on request).

How to apply?

• A decision will be made and Groups advised of the decision within 10 working days.

Taurahere Groups should formally write to the Ngāi Tahu Funds – attention Taurahere Fund. Letters must outline the following: • Intended purpose of the funding and the amount required • Key contact people in the group

What will not be funded? • Groups inside the Ngāi Tahu takiwā • Activities beyond general administration/ operations, i.e. events

• Bank account name in the name of the Taurahere

Group applying

Applicants can apply for multi-year funding of up to three years at any one time. The maximum allocation for any one group is $2,000 per financial year. Taurahere Groups can apply to the Ngāi Tahu Fund for funding towards cultural initiatives and events.

For any enquiries please contact the Ngāi Tahu Funds on 0800 524 8248 or email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Disclaimer: Te Rūnanga is mindful of the importance to treat groups consistently and will seek to achieve this in its engagement with Taurahere. But the nature of Taurahere groupings means that no decision in respect of one group should be viewed as indicative of the outcome of decisions relevant to any other group.

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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu People of Ngāi Tahu

Publication November 2017 30

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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. For us and our children after us. Tāngata Ngāi Tahu remembers and celebrates the rich and diverse lives of the people of Ngāi Tahu. Spanning time, geography and kaupapa, some fifty biographies bring Ngāi Tahu history into the present. The people in the book have contributed to their iwi, hapū and whānau in myriad ways: here are rangatira and tohunga , community leaders, people who actively drove the Ngāi Tahu Claim forward, activists and scholars, fishermen and farmers, sportspeople, weavers, musicians, and many more. All are descendants of Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe and Ngāi Tahu; united by whakapapa, they are Tāngata Ngāi Tahu. Produced by the Ngāi Tahu Archives Team to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, the book is beautifully and generously illustrated. Hundreds of photographs have been sourced from the Ngāi Tahu archive, external institutions and whānau collections. Together these images constitute a tribal family album that is a taonga tuku iho. Te Pae Kōrako (the Ngāi Tahu Archive Advisory Committee) has guided this publication, which is intended as the first in a series of biographical volumes. Tāngata Ngāi Tahu/ People of Ngāi Tahu is published by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu with Bridget Williams Books in time for the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi, 24 – 26 November 2017.

Ordering your copies of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu 1. Buy at the Ngāi Tahu price, $24.99 Go to our online shop http://www.shop.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ shop/books. And, yes, orders can be placed early! 2. Or order from bookshops or BWB at RRP$39.99: Tāngata Ngāi Tahu will also be available in November, at the full RRP $39.99, from all good bookshops and BWB (www.bwb.co.nz).

Book cover images (see over): Top row left to right: Wiremu (Bill) Solomon (1939–2001). 2014-174, Ngāi Tahu Archive, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Magda Wallscott (1898–1999). Howard Crothall (photographer), Ngāi Tahu Archive, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Hoani Matiu (1854–1944). 1968.213.2467, W.A. Taylor Collection, Canterbury Museum. Rahera Muriwai Morrison (18? – 1930). 1968.213.3905, W.A. Taylor Collection, Canterbury Museum. Middle row left to right: George Te Au (1921–2000). Courtesy of Te Au whānau. Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie (1923–1997). Courtesy of Rehu-Murchie whānau. Marama Higgins (1928–2012). Courtesy of David Higgins. Wiremu (Bill) Torepe (1921–1991). Courtesy of Torepe whānau. Bottom row left to right: Rawiri Te Maire (c1808–1899). PA2-2605, Alexander Turnbull Library. Maurice Pohio (1915–1987). Courtesy of Pohio whānau. Amiria Puhirere Hokianga (c1855–1944). Akaroa Museum. Wiremu Te Paro Spencer (1844-1938). G.C. Thomson Collection, P1951-003/2-049, Hocken Library Images, back: The Queen’s visit to Waikawa Marae, 1990. Left to right: Peggy Tombs, Queenie Jacobs, Flo Reiri McKay, Wharetutu Stirling, Annie Thompson, Naina Russell and Magda Wallscott. 31 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Collection, 2016-305, 2013.P.288, Ngāi Tahu Archive. Left to right: Tiemi Haereroa Kupa, Tiori Mahure, Wiremu Te Paro Spencer and Te Kene Turia Morokiekie, Bluff, c.1935. Pybus Collection, Box-003-021, S17-017a, Hocken Library.

For other enquiries regarding the project, email: tangatangaitahu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, write to: Archives Team, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141 or phone 0800 KAI TAHU. Note: $24.99 is a special price offered to Ngāi Tahu whānui, when ordering from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The book is also available through booksellers and Bridget Williams Books at the full recommended retail price, $39.99. All prices include gst.

Tokona te raki kia tū, tokona te raki kia ora Raising the horizon of opportunity for Ngāi Tahu! What is Whai Rawa?

It is a medium-long term savings programme set up by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in 2006 to improve the wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu whānau by providing a vehicle for distributions to whānau, encouraging savings by being a ‘best of class’ savings vehicle and growing financial capability.

Te Rūnanga Matched Savings & distributions! Most years Te Rūnanga has paid a distribution to members accounts, even those who have not managed to save into Whai Rawa themselves Te Rūnanga will match savings up to $200* per member per year; - Child members are matched 1:4 (e.g. child deposits $50 and receives $200* from Ngāi Tahu) - Adult members are matched 1:1 (e.g. adult deposits $200 and receives $200* from Ngāi Tahu)

Join your pēpi before they turn one and receive $100* in their account * Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age and are subject to RSCT (Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax) deducted at members personal RSCT rate. See the Whai Rawa Product Disclosure Statement for more details at www.whairawa.com.

When can you withdraw from your account? Tertiary

You can withdraw money to pay off your student loan

First home

You can withdraw money towards your deposit for your first home

Retirement

You can withdraw money from the age of 55+

It’s easy to join Whai Rawa!

Online – Go directly to our website www.whairawa.com/join/ enter your details and supply the information requested, you will need to have your drivers licence handy to use as ID, OR; Post – Download an application form from our website, collect one from us at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, or contact us to send you one - fill in your details and post it back to us! For more information you can contact Whai Rawa on 0800 942 472 or email whai.rawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Pourakino Catchment Pōwhiri

Ngā mihi mahana e tē whānau o Ōraka Aparima, On 24 July, our marae was honoured to welcome an alliance of catchment groups, farmers, and their supporters with a pōwhiri. The pōwhiri formally acknowledged a partnership between the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and the Pourakino Environment Catchment Trust, uniting a community through a shared goal of revitalising the waterways. After the pōwhiri and hot drinks, there was an introduction and speech by the Pourakino Trust's chairman Dave Loveridge, Pourakino Trust member Hughie Mathieson, Landscape Ecologist Chris Mangion, QEII National Trust regional representative Jesse Bythell, rūnaka members:Jade Maguire, Tāne Davis, and finally the eloquent aunty of the whare, Jane Davis. Each speaker spoke of a shared vision and strategies to ensure our native environment and waterways are thriving in both health and life once again. After this, a presentation of the marae nursery “Tīmata” was given.

Jade Maguire, Dr Liz Craig and Rochelle Surendran.

The old nursery at the Takutai o te Tītī Marae has been resurrected and given a makeover, and is now ready to start growing native seedlings for riparian planting. The plants which are grown from locally eco-sourced seeds, will be purchased by catchment groups and strategically planted along various waterways within our takiwā. This will potentially create employment for rūnaka members to grow, plant and maintain these seedlings. This is the beginning of an exciting opportunity in which the whole community is able to network and support one another to be better kaitiaki, and do our own part to improve te hauora o te whenua, te hauora o te tangata, me te hauora o te taiao. Mauri ora, Jade Maguire

Kākāpō transfer

On 10-11 July, four kākāpō were transferred from Whenua Hou to Hauturu (Little Barrier Island). As the Ngāi Tahu representative on the kākāpō recovery group, I (Tane Davis) was involved with the transfer.

Tane Davis and Fiona McKenzie releasing a kākāpō on Hauturu.

Fiona McKenzie, representing Ngāti Manuhiri and Hauturu, also joined the transfer. Fiona accepted the invitation to come south to Whenua Hou to participate with the capture of the birds and travel north to Hauturu with the four kākāpō. Kelly Govenor from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu also took part in the transfer. This transfer is part of a trial to understand the suitability of the island as a long-term, self-sustaining home for kākāpō. One of the birds from this transfer lived on Hauturu some 18 years ago and within six days of arrival, it had returned to its old site on the island. There will be no breeding on Whenua Hou next season due to the lack of rimu fruiting, but it is hoped Hauturu may produce breeding.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

This is an excellent venue and has the facilities to sleep 20 people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho Valley about 40kms from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, and fishing in the local area. Please contact us here at the office for details.

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know 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 details.

There are presently 153 kākāpō in existence. Nā, Tane Davis.

Responsive writing

Some of our Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka staff are engaged in a writing programme with rangatahi from Aparima College. This has been ongoing now for two years. It entails rangatahi writing to us each week and us responding. I’m told my writing has improved immensely and I’m hoping the rangatahi have also got something from it apart from learning what I do in my down time. I’ve watched and talked about more rugby in the past two years than you can imagine, learned that one of my writing buddies is very talented in this area and, if he continues, will go far. I’ve communicated with a kind, caring wahine who has an impressive voice, but more than anything she cares about other people. We have all learned so much about one another whilst remembering an old style of communication – writing rather than typing or texting. Nā, Lynley McKay

Whitebait stand for whānau use

Last year Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka purchased a whitebait stand on the Aparima River. This stand is available for whānau use throughout the forthcoming season. We will meet with people who used the stand last year and any other parties interested in the site. The purpose of this meeting is to assess lessons learned last season and decide from there if we need to make changes to the way we do things. Last year (to be fair to everybody) bookings could only be made two weeks in advance and we balloted out the prime tides if we received multiple requests for those periods.

Responsive writing keeps old communication alive.

Communication with whānau

We are always updating our membership database and ask that you and your whānau please keep us in the loop with any changes to your contact details – let us know if you’ve moved house! We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and are exploring different mediums to get the word out about what is going on. Generally, we want to limit the volume of email traffic we generate!

If you wish to use the stand you will need to fill out a booking form. You will also be required to read and acknowledge our white baiting Health and Safety documentation and have an induction. These forms sum up our expectations and your responsibilities as a user. This paperwork only has to be done once during the season.

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 and much more. Check out the links below: www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRūnakaPānui www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Rūnakaopportunity-pages

Those whānau who used the stand last season found the people from the surrounding stands to be really supportive and helpful. So come on whānau, what could be better than a few hours on the awa catching a feed of whitebait? Contact the office for more info.

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

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the varied projects and commitments the rūnaka has. There are many roles we need help with, including: representation on boards or appointment panels, bird transfers, assisting at the marae or working in the nursery or 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.

Awarua Rūnanga Poroporoaki

Whakaroko ki te pīwaiwaka e karere ana Hai aha te karere o Hinenuitepō kei Awarua? Mā wai tōhona karaka? Auē, kei konei mō te manukura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui, ko Cliff, te hoa tino tata o Kāi Tahu He aituā! He aituā! I whānau mai tēnei pēpi i te whare nīkau E tipu ana ki te kaihaka o kā wharenui huri noa i te motu Kā whare karakara, kā whare mīharo, kā wharewhakaruruhau hoki E tiro ana kā waka wairua e rua i raro i te raiona rokonui o Kaiaio, ko koe tēnā, ko tō hoa wahine i tatari ana, e takoto ana i tō taha nāianei Takoto mai kōrua tahi, takoto mai. In May 1999, Cliff and Heather Whiting came to Awarua for an intended six-month stay. They came to help whānau at Te Rau Aroha Marae represent the region’s whakapapa, history, environment and material traditions in tukutuku, kōwhaiwhai and whakairo for a planned wharenui. Cliff already had deep associations with Kāi Tahu whānui. He assisted our Kāti Kurī relations with Maru Kaitātea at Takahanga Pā in the 1980s and worked with whānau at Ōtākou in 1990 to carve the imposing pou at the heart of the Royal Albatross Centre at Pukekura. Some Awarua people got to know Cliff through these projects, especially at Kaikōura. It was here that he agreed to head south to support Te Rau Aroha. However, a large number of people at Awarua only really knew of Cliff as the bloke who had just built the technicolour marae space, Te Hono ki Hawaiki, at the then brand-new Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

them into drawings, and had us bring those drawings to life and literally weave them into our marae. We took ownership of our past in new ways and we began to think about our future in new ways, including in te reo Māori. Our Upoko Rūnaka, Tā Tipene O’Regan, commented in 2014, “the most powerful effect of Cliff’s practice amongst us…is not so much the art itself, for all its imposing and vibrant presence. It is much more the way he pushes our kōrero and our whakapapa back to the forefront of our being.”

By 1999, the year the last bank in Bluff was closed, our town had endured a quarter century of economic decline. Political and technological shifts coupled with ecological pressures resulted in high unemployment, low wages and a shrinking population. The closure of the Ocean Beach Freezing Works in 1991 was especially devastating. Our community was hurting. In addition, although roughly half of the town’s residents being Kāi Tahu, a considerable amount of our mātauranga Māori was weak or even lost. Te reo Māori, for instance, had not been commonly spoken for nearly a century. There was a collective whakamā on a number of fronts. What then, would this tūturu fella from the North Island expect from us? What use could we be to him? We need not have worried.

Building delays with the wharenui, the distinctively shaped wharerau Tahu-pōtiki, meant that initial plans to modestly adorn the wharekai Te Rau Aroha became ever more ambitious and elaborate. Cliff and Heather’s six-month stay blew out to more than three years. They bought a house in Bluff and, to borrow a phrase, shared the joys and sorrows of our community. The enormity of their gift to us – the investment of their precious skills and time – was heightened by the fact that Heather increasingly faced a number of health difficulties. Few people also know that Cliff turned down a prestigious fellowship to stay and advance the Awarua project. This all illustrates that he did not simply help build marae, but helped build marae communities.

Actively supported by Heather, Cliff revealed himself to be a rangatira in the true sense of the word: a weaver of people. He talked little. He observed lots. He listened always. He drew our life stories out of us, converted

As the project evolved and years ticked over, an initial army of volunteers fell away to a core group of about a dozen people: the so-called “A-Team.” The majority of 35

this group were kaumātua rather than young people. While the latter busily tended to children, jobs and mortgages, these tāua and pōua did the heavy lifting. A large number of these people have passed away in recent years. Some died during the project itself, including Cliff’s dear friend Wiremu Solomon, Upoko Rūnaka o Kaikōura, who died carving on Te Rau Aroha. Cliff’s recent death rekindled many fond memories of these departed kaimahi and reminded us of the enormous debt we owe them. Their names were thus carried to and from Maungaroa by the Kāi Tahu ope that paid its respects to Cliff at his tangihanga in very challenging weather conditions. In the long history of these islands, Cliff will be rightly feted as the Māori Gaudi. But he was much more than that, he was our friend. He came to us with enormous dignity and left with it intact. He showed us what it is to whakamana and he took our eternal gratitude with him.

Some of the Ngāi Tahu whānau who travelled to attend Cliff's tangi up north in Te Kaha.

Haere atu rā e te Rakatira Haerere ki te taha tīpuna kauawhi, ki tō mātou hākui Hinenuitepō Moe mai, moe mai, okioki mai E kore rawa koe e wareware Nā, te whānau o Te Rau Aroha Marae

Kā mihi aroha

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

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month.

Coding Club wānanga

Late last month, Te Rau Aroha Marae hosted a small group of tamariki interested in learning computer coding. The project was led by Bubba Thompson, kaitoko mātauranga for Awarua Rūnaka and was funded and supported by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the Ngāi Tahu Fund and Tribal Economies. Danielle Stockwell was kaiāwhina and Pip Hakopa came along to support her colleague, Bubba.

Ashton Kuru working on his game ‘Battle of the Birds'.

Tom Bijesse, a facilitator from Coding Club Aotearoa, faced some challenging moments when the internet connection at the marae failed to deliver, but with a No. 8 wire attitude the programme was delivered at Bluff School on the first day and at the rūnaka office on the second day. The tamariki learned to add moving graphics to their mihi presentations and develop games based on Māori myths retold by Bubba Thompson, Charisma Rangipuna, Henare Manawatu and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe in programmes from the Scratch website, with some tamariki moving to work in programmes on the Python website.

Marae holiday programme

During the last school holidays, a group of volunteers organised a four day programme based at the marae for 40 tamariki. This included a Coding Camp, run by codecamp.co.nz from Wellington for 16 of the tamariki. These tamariki went to our local Bluff School and learnt how to code using Scratch and Tyker and interacted with a number of robotics. The tamariki presented their projects to whānau and special guests from Digital Stock, a commercial app company based in Invercargill. Projects included games based on Matariki and Māui. Watch this space – we have up and coming #bluffcoders!

Overall, the experience was worthwhile and valuable and we hope to see more of these wānanga in Murihiku.

An arts-based module with Jasmine Heads, supported by Amy Strongman, was another activity on the noho and our tamariki developed some amazing art, including making Manu Tuki Tuki and storytelling through visual art. The art was all based on Matariki – the mythology, history and celebration. All tamariki involved were focused, productive and totally creative. Kapa haka sessions and kōrero about the wharekai were part of the activities too, thanks to Maria Pera and Trish Young. We offer huge thanks to Aunty Gina Ryan and Aunty Mali Morgan for rocking our kitchen for our tamariki and teaching them how to bake! Also supporting the kitchen team were:Tyra Ryan, Tahna Ryan, Stu Ryan and Janayah Aerepo. Special thanks also to Cesare Pudda, our Italian chef, who taught the kids how to make authentic Italian pizza!

Jasmine Heads taking a group for an arts and craft activity.

We provided our tamariki with a lantern each, in which they stowed special messages before releasing them into the Matariki skies at Stirling Point. We all enjoyed this experience very much. The kids also participated in action activities organised by Joyce Manahi and Nadine Young. These included making poi to play a traditional game called Poi Toa; a game allowing tamariki to use the poi to whip their competitor (tamariki learnt these poi are only for this game and different from performance poi). They also learnt ‘Whana’ – the Māori version of Paper Scissors Rock. At Bluff School, everyone played Ki o Rahi, a traditional Māori sport which is commonly played in America.

Kaiah Beaton, Rebecca Duncan (Codecamp) and Jimmy Barris working on their Maui Adventures app.

And finally, a massive thanks to our funders Te Rūnaka o Awarua Trustees, Awarua Whānau Services, Ngāi Tahu Fund and Bluff School; to our volunteers Gina Ryan, Mali Morgan, Janayah Aerepo, Tyra Ryan, Stu Ryan, Tahna Ryan and Cesare Pudda; and, to our programme volunteers and tutors, Peter and Rebecca Duncan from Coding Camp Wellington, Nadine Young (Awarua Whānau Services), Amy Strongman, Jasmine Heads, Joyce Manahi, Sumaria Beaton, Trish Young and Maria Pera.

Coding group receiving pizza making instructions from Chef, Cesare Pudda

Visit our Facebook page for video and more photos: Bluff Marae School Holiday Programme #bluffcoders.

Kapa haka practice at the end of day one.

Above: Bluff Coders on the final day. Bottom right: Meilah Mariu, O’Shea Daintith and Watihana Eruera at the table.

Memorial Business Award Runners Up

On Friday 23 June during the Puaka Matariki KUMA hui, the Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business RunnerUp Award was presented to Awarua Synergy. Suzanne Spencer was a mentor, advisor, supporter, advocate and tireless supporter of numerous businesses and business people in the Māori community in Otago and Southland. Working for Te Puni Kōkiri, she used her extensive network across the country to establish and organise what became the Māori Business Network, Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru, or KUMA. Unexpectedly passing away in 2012, the Māori business community wanted an appropriate acknowledgment of Suzanne’s vision for Māori economic growth, and contribution to the local economy through new and growth businesses run by and with Māori innovators, entrepreneurs So, with the blessing of her husband Frank and her daughters Jackie and Esther, the Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business Award was launched, to be passed on to a KUMA business at each annual hui.

Sumaria with the Suzanne Spencer Memorial Business Runner-Up Award

The previous recipients of the Award have been: 2012: Ngāi Tahu Law Commission 2013: Te Anau Holiday Park 2014: Awarua Synergy, and 2017 runner 2015: At the 10 year commemoration of KUMA hui, there was a joint presentation to all who had been members continuously for 10 years. Runner-Up Award: The award nominations were based on innovation within a business, our application was based on our Lean Management programme and its implementation.

From left: Dave Tyagi, Tommy Hollands, BJ Hollands, Soul Riki, Kairan Mahuika, Shanan Kapene – Installers celebrating their award

The Awarua Synergy team attended a six month Lean Management training programme with Venture Southland and Lean Management specialist Clinton Yates. The programme has been a game changer for our team. Based on a Japanese concept, many world leading companies have adopted lean principles, the core idea is to maximise customer value while minimising waste. Simply put it means creating more value for customers with fewer resources. A Lean organisation understands customer value and focuses its key processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide perfect value to the customer through a perfect creation process that has zero waste.

Master of Speech graduate

Congratulations to Amy Mouru Rosenfeld who graduated from the University of Auckland on the 1 May with a Masters of Speech and Language Therapy Practice degree. Amy is the granddaughter of Graham (Tiny) and Maurine Metzger from Awarua. Amy is now employed by the Southern District Health Board as a Speech and Linguist Therapist working at ISIS Rehabilitation Centre in Dunedin.

Since implementing the programme, our business has increased productivity by at least 30%. The area with most improvement for our team was producing a process map. Our industry is prone to changes from subsidy levels introduced by government, clean air rules with loan schemes and the Landlord Tenancy Act changes requiring landlords to do insulation. These changes can create confusion within a team. Since Lean Management, the implementation of changes to our process has been a lot easier for the team to understand resulting in good customer service.

Amy Mouru Rosenfeld and mother Robyn Rosenfeld nee Metzger at Amy’s graduation in Auckland earlier this year.

Competition time

Every term the supervisors at the Awarua Rūnanga after school Art Programme like to do fun activities and one of these last term was a senior and junior colouring competition. Prizes are generally some yummy food that the supervisors might make or just the kudos among their peers for winning. The main object is for everyone to give it a go. Senior colouring competition winners were: Kaitlin Woods and AJ Braithwaite-Sinclair and Georgia Jenkins and Grace Mead, the junior winners. A big thank you to the supervisors who organise activities for the tamariki and to Rachael for providing the yummy prizes.

Awarua at Perth Marine School

Absalom Waata Bazley, son of Louise Fowler, recently completed his Foreign Going Masters Ticket at the Perth Marine School. The Australian equivalent through AMSA, Australian Maritime Safety Authority is ‘Master Class 1 Unlimited. Absalom is based in Perth. On graduating students get to ring the bell, as pictured in the accompanying photo.

Kaitlin Woods, AJ Braithewaite-Sinclair and Georgia Jenkins. Grace Mead was absent from the photo.

Education and registration assistance

For all those Ngāi Tahu descendants that live in the Awarua takiwā, if you need help to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu or want to know about what financial assistance is available to you for educational purposes please contact Bubba Thompson on 027 242 4364.

Pānui 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 in what they are doing, please contact Tina on (03) 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz.

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka 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. NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248. We also encourage those members that have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Absalom triumphantly ringing the bell at Perth Marine School after his graduation.

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Rūnaka Directory

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Taurahere Rōpū

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 Em: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 Em: moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 Em: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 Em: info@waihopai.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 Em: wakataua@xnet.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland Ph: 022 169 6540 Em: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Karen Coutts Ph: 027 365 3993 Em: Karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens Ph: 07 824 5992 Em: kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Meri Kohi Ph: 022 107 6677 Em: merikohi53@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Anne Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 Em: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 Em: Anita17smith@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 06 868 7195 Em: waatv@tpk.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 Em: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Joe Briggs Ph: 07 578 5997 Em: Kim Rāhiri kimngaitahu@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 Em: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Oriwia Rehu-Murchie Ph: 022 077 2159 Em: Oriwiarehumur1@gmail.com Oriwiarehumurchie@ wk.radiusmedical.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 Em: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Rose Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara

We all met last month to prepare for the Ngāi Tahu roadshow coming in August to Wellington. We will use the roadshow as an opportunity to get everyone visiting connected to the rōpū. We also practised our waiata! Our next meeting will be Sunday 15 October and we hope to confirm a venue that will be a more permanent home for us. Keep an eye on our Facebook page: Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara for more details or email: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

The Ngāi Tahu Roadshow was well attended by local Ngāi Tahu whānau. Attendees were able to celebrate being Ngāi Tahu and learn about the Ngāi Tahu Claim and Settlement. The whakapapa stand was particularly popular. In addition, there were stalls from Whai Rawa, Kotahi Mano Kāika and the Ngāi Tahu Funds teams. Tā Tipene O'Regan gave a very engaging speech. Among the other speakers who made the journey to speak to us were our Ngāi Tahu CEO, Arihia Bennett and Matapura Ellison. The group also performed a beautiful waiata for us. The day was a huge success. Our committee sincerely thanks AnthonyTipene-Mataua, the Ngāi Tahu staff who put in a large amount of effort into the roadshow, and the board and management of Ngāi Tahu for holding such an informative and educational roadshow.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Committee with Ngāi Tahu staff.

Reminder - 2017 bimonthly hui Tauranga Boys College Wharenui Sunday, 20 August and Sunday, 15 October from 1pm Final hui – 10 December (venue and time TBA)

Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau Mōkihi wānanga On 17 June, a beautiful sunny Saturday, Ngāi Tahu whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau held our annual Matariki mōkihi/mōgi-building wānanga at Arataki Visitor Centre near Titirangi in the Waitākere Ranges (west Auckland area). This was again made possible due to the warm invitation of Riki Bennett and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council), as well as Glenn Browne and Jocelin Friend, who did most of the promotion and administration and provided the venue/facilities. Thanks also to Pam, Nicky, and Jules and to everyone else from the Council who helped us behind the scenes with this kaupapa. This wānanga was part of the Auckland-wide Matariki celebrations, which were this year hosted by Ngāti Manuhiri.

Past Chair Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Annis Somerville, Tā Tipene O'Regan and Kim Ellison at the roadshow.

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 such as this. Nō reira, ngā mihi nunui, ngā mihi nō te ngākau ki a koutou mō tō koutou manaakitanga. Ā, ki Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, he mihi nui hoki ki a koutou mō tō koutou manaakitanga ki a mātou Ngāi Tahu whānui, ā, ki a tātou katoa i huihui ki Arataki. Big/heart-felt thanks

Left: Past Chair Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Annis Somerville, Tā Tipene O'Regan and Peter Rollo at the roadshow.

to Te Kawerau ā Maki and the Auckland Council for the warm hospitality for us all.

mihi hoki ki a Mereana Silbery mō te mahi whakarite i mua i te wānanga nei. It was good to see all the smiles and everyone enjoying themselves at the wānanga and to hear at the end what people had learnt and appreciated from the day before we closed with a karakia whakamutunga.

Ngā mihi nui hoki ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu mō tā rātou pūtea tautoko mō tēnei kaupapa. We would also like to express our gratitude 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 share in the joy of keeping alive our traditional cultural practices, to feel proud of our Ngāi Tahu heritage and identity and to share it with others. Ngā mihi nō te ngākau ki a koutou katoa.

Mā whero, mā pako, ka oti ai te mahi - the task shall be acheived through unity. Nā, Jonathan Sargisson.

Like last year, we made a number of “model-size” mōkihi, as we found this to be an effective way of engaging a large number of people simultaneously, and them taking ownership of creating something they could take home and keep as a reminder of their involvement with this aspect of Ngāi Tahutanga. The dried raupō for building the mōkihi was kindly gifted to us by Riki Bennett and tāngata whenua of the Tāmaki Makaurau region. We had around 35 participants, mostly Ngāi Tahu as well as a range of other ethnicities, from young tamariki through to kaumātua. The day was opened with karakia and kōrero by our kaumātua Kūkupa (Pāpā Kū) Tirikatene - nei rā te te mihi nui ki a koe Pāpā mō tēnei mahi mō tātou. This was followed by various mihimihi by Jonathan (Jonny) Sargisson, and then everyone taking part in the whakawhanaungatanga by introducing themselves/ saying their pepeha etc. Jonathan then gave a kōrero about the Ngāi Tahu history of mōkihi and Antony Thorpe (who learnt mōkihi making with a number of Ngāi Tahu kaumātua and wrote a university paper or thesis on it) began demonstrating and teaching the skills required for everyone to make their own model waka. Our kaumātua, Papa Bones Rissetto, who is at almost every Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau event, was unfortunately tied up with an important family commitment, but his presence was still felt and appreciated in number of ways through his previous teaching and other important contributions leading up to the wānanga. Thank you to Pāpā Bones and Papa Kū for your inspiration, mana and leadership – ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua i ngā wā katoa. Cherie Maroroa and her daughter, our adopted Ngāi Tahu cousins, did a fantastic job preparing and presenting a beautiful morning tea and kai hakaari for lunch. Ngā mihi aroha ki a kōrua ngā ringawera. Maha Tomo (and myself, Jonathan Sargisson) harvested the harakeke used for binding each waka together, before the wānanga, and Maha harvested more on the day to keep up with the demand as we had quite a big roopu there. Maha was also our official photographer for the day. Ngā mihi ki a Maha kōrua ko Antony. Kei te

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Hui-ā-Tau Friday, 29 September – Sunday, 1 October. The theme this year is Mahi Toi and the event will include cultural activities, hands-on creative workshops for the whole whānau, music, kai, kōrero and presentations. Ngāi Tahu tā moko artist Chris Harvey will also be onsite to provide tattooing services. The hui will begin at 6.00pm on Friday 29 September with a Pōwhiri. Please bring your whānau and any friends who are interested, and come and join us either for the whole hui or for whatever time you have available, for a fun, educational time of whakawhānaungatanga, to celebrate being together. Venue: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae Manukau Institute of Technology Gate 12, Otara Rd, Otara, Auckland. Any queries, or if you'd like to register for this event please contact Mereana Robinson-Silbery email: mereanasilbery@yahoo.co.nz, ph 021 945 656 or Jonathan Sargisson email: aka_sarjo@yahoo.co.nz, ph 021 145 2630.

The Office Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau feedback from whānau

In April this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. Rahera (Josie) Harmon phoned in and advised that the gentleman in the second row, on the extreme right is Hamuera Rupene, who is Josie’s pōua (her mum’s dad). In May, the image on the following page was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. Tim Coles made contact with us to provide us with a link which gave the source and date of a very similar photograph of Mere Te Wahia (the photograph very well could have been taken at the same sitting).

Te Pānui Rūnaka April 2017

The photographer‘s name was given as David de Maus, and the date of the photograph was given as 1899. In June-July, the below-right image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. Lynley Te Keeti made contact with us. Lynley was wondering if this image was taken at the railway station in Dunedin*. Many of the faces are familiar to her. The names that Lynley could recall are: seated on the ground at the extreme right is Roly Habid (from Gisbourne). In the front row seated on the chair eighth from the left is Magda Wallscott. In the row behind the front row, standing second from the right behind Rima Tirikatene, is Lynley’s mother – Elizabeth Devine (née Cleaver from Colac Bay). Elizabeth is wearing white. In that same row, and standing fourth from the left behind Lady and Sir Eruera Tirikatene is Edna Parata, who is the sister of Elizabeth Devine, and Lynley’s aunt. Tā Tipene O’Regan also made contact with us. He advised that the photograph is taken outside one of the original University of Canterbury buildings (now the Christchurch Arts Centre*). Third row back from front/1st row standing, second from left is Joe Karetai, and to his immediate right is Frank Winter. 5th row back from front, gentleman standing 1st from left wearing glasses is Ralph Love (later Sir Ralph Love, father of Ngatata Love).

Te Pānui Rūnaka May 2017

Andrew Kitchingham made contact to advise that this photograph was taken outside of the old Christchurch Boy’s High building, which is now part of the Christchurch Arts Centre. *NB We too undertook some research and can also confirm that the façade of the building in the photograph is the same as the façade to the old Christchurch Boys High building, which is now the Christchurch Arts Centre. We appreciate the continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our requests for names and information pertaining to photos we publish for Whakaahua Tipuna Whānau. Te Pānui Rūnaka June-July 2017

Kotahi Mano Kāika

Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea ‘Te iwa o Matariki tohu o te tau, ko tītipi a Takaroa ko rewa i te pae Nanaohia te uruki e Taramainuku o Te Waka o Raki’ I tērā marama i tau mai te mātaka whetū me tōhona whānau ki Te Waipounamu. Ko Rangi Matamua tētahi pūkeka i Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. Ko tāhana mahi hai whākai ki te iwi ētahi kōrero mō Matariki. E ai ki tāhana rakahau, e iwa kā whetū o taua kāhui. Ko Waitī te whetū o te wai Māori, ko Waitā te whetū o te moana, ko Tupuānuku te whetū o kā kai i tipu, i hua i te whenua. Ko Tupuāraki te whetū o kā kai e rere ana i te raki. Ko Waipunaraki te whetū o te ua, ā, ko Ururaki te whetū o te hau e pupuhi mai nei. Ko Pōhutukawa te whetū o kā mate, he pae whakamahara mō kā tau kahuraki ko whetūrakitia. Ko Hiwa-i-te-raki te whetū o Wawata, o Hiahia. Ko Matariki te whetū o te ora. Matariki ahukanui. I haere a Rangi ki Awarua, ki Ōtepoti, ki Ōtautahi hoki ki te kōrero ki te huka e kākaunui ana ki kā whetū. Neke atu i te rua rau kā tākata i tae atu ki ēnei whakaaturaka, ahakoa te makariri, ahakoa te anu o Takurua. Kī rawa kā whare i kā tākata, tauira mai, pakeke mai, kaumātua mai. Kai te rakatira, Rangi, nāhau i rakatira ai ēnei kōrero kai noho mū ki waekanui i a tātou te iwi Māori. E mihi ana. Te Ahu o Te Reo In the months of October-December 2015, a survey of communities was conducted by the NZCER who were contracted by Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo to explore the health of te reo within communities around Aotearoa. The Christchurch community got involved, interviewing families with two or more generations of te reo Māori speakers – 80 participants in total. On 16 July, the findings of the Ōtautahi survey were presented to those whānau who participated and the wider community, to engage in feedback as many of the barriers and issues with language acquisition were discussed. Café reo – Te Puna Reo o Kā Mata Riki On 18 July, Kotahi Mano Kāika alongside Te Puna o kā Mata Riki hosted a Café Reo in Christchurch. This is the first in a series of social events designed to encourage the use of te reo Māori in a social setting. For the next event, please keep an eye out on our Facebook page: facebook.com/kaitahureo

Rangi Mataamua presenting his kōrero to a full house at Te Whare o Waipounamu in Ōtautahi last month.

One of the attendees of the events said that she appreciated using te reo Māori outside of the classroom. ‘He rautaki pai [te Café Reo] mō te kōrero Māori nā te mea e kōrero Māori ana au ki roto i te reo ki āku akomanga anake.’ Inā te mana o Tāne-whakapiripiri!

Lynne Harata Te Aika sharing feedback with whānau.

Puna Pūtea o KMK – KMK funding E kā manu tāiko o tō tātou reo rakatira, nei rā te owha, nei rā te whakamiha ki a koutou katoa. This is a reminder that the 30 June funding round has closed. The next KMK funding round closes at 5pm on 27 Friday October. Separate contestable funding streams are available for registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and groups. For more information, application conditions and to apply go to: http://www.kmk.māori.nz/ funding-overview/ Kia Kūrapa mai, kia kūrehu mai e hoa mā! He Haumanu, He Hauora He Rā Hākinakina ki Ōtepoti I te 25 o tēnei marama i huihui kā tamariki mai i kā kura e rima ki te whare o Edgar ki Ōtepoti ki te whakanui i te reo Māori, ki te ako hoki i kā pūkeka hākinakina. Nā Kotahi Mano Kāika i whakarite i tēnei rā hai tautoko i te reo o Kāi Tahu i te hapori. I ako kā tamariki i te poitūkohu, te poitarawhiti, ētahi kēmu Māori, te whutupōro me te mahi a kā taoka tākaro. I whiwhi ētahi tamariki i kā taoka: kā Toki o Te Rā me kā Taniwhā Hikuroa (kā tamariki kaha ki te kōrero Māori i te rā katoa).

Hirini Taane teaching the tamariki to dribble the ball

Reo o te wā - language of the season Kaupeka: Makariri (Winter) Whakataukī/Kīwaha Matariki huka nui - Matariki of many people.

Tata ki te kotahi rau o kā tamariki i tae mai, rātou ko kā kaiako me kā pakeke hoki. He mihi nui ki kā kaihākinakina me kā kaiwaiata ko āwhina i a mātou. He rā kahau, he rā whakawhanaukataka hoki mā te hapori reo Māori ki Ōtepoti. Kia manawa tītī koutou!

During Matariki festivities, people gather together to celebrate the passing of one year and the hope of the new one. The gathering of people is recorded in this phrase (Matamua 2017:97). Winter was a time for people to come together, to reflect on the lessons of the past year, to celebrate and learn. To be included into any mihi directed at the assembled people.

Matariki: Star of the Year Rangi Mataamua breathes new life and interest in Māori astronomy and star lore with his book, Matariki: Star of the Year. Its release coincided with Matariki this year and KMK and Ngāi Tahu were lucky enough to host him for several presentations within our takiwa. You can pick up your own copy at http://www.huia.co.nz/huiabookshop/matariki-the-star-ofthe-year

He rangi mokopuna - A nice winters day. This kīwaha refers to a winters day with unlimited potential. Kotahi Mano Kāika want to acknowledge the end of the harvest season and the start of the new year. Listen out for whakataukī and kīwaha about Puaka-Matariki on Tahu FM.

KMK Events Calendar INITIATIVE Kaupapa

WHEN /WHERE Āhea/Kai hea?

WHO / TE REO LEVEL Ko wai/ Taumata Reo?

Kia Kūrapa ki Kaikōura

2 - 3 September 2017

Beginners – Intermediate

Rakatahi Symposium

5 - 17 September 2017

Te Pūtake – Te Puku

Ngā Whakataetae Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua ki Waitaha, (Waitaha)

22 - 24 Ono (October) 2017 Burnside High School

Kā taumata katoa

How much we fund

Have you or your whānau got a cultural project, but still need funding?

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Our last round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund for this year is now open and will close on Friday 29 September. During this round, we will also be accepting 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.

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Areas we support

The Fund supports 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.

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.

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

Congratulations

Our website has recently been updated and to celebrate the ‘new look’ we held a competition for whānau which involved heading to the site in search of a piece of authentic Ngāi Tahu Pounamu we had hidden on one of the pages.

Have your say!

We had over 150 entries (kia ora, whānau!) but there could only be one winner – Danielle Lane! Danielle visited us at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu to collect her taonga, which symbolises growth and rejuvenation.

We have added a link to the home page of our website (www.whairawa.com) for a survey we are conducting with whānau. We want you to tell us about KiwiSaver and how you are planning for your retirement.

We hope the changes we’ve made to our website make it easy for you to navigate, no matter what device you're using. All of our important forms and documents are available for download and if you need any assistance while you're there our chat function is available.

Everyone who completes it will be entered into the draw for a $500 prezzy card or a pair of Beats By Dre headphones (in the colour of your choice).

Whai Rawa Annual Report 2017

If we have your up-to-date email address, you would have recently received our 2017 annual report. This report has individual kōrero from the Whai Rawa chairperson, Kristen Kohere-Soutar and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere, Lisa Tumahai, which we encourage you to read. It is available on our website under the ‘publications’ page (www.whairawa.com/what-is-whai-rawa/ publications/) If you want to discuss any aspects of the annual report, would like a physical copy of the annual report or if you have any comments or ideas to share, please get in touch with us – we're always happy to help!

Whai Rawa Electronic Statements (password protected)

To log in to your statement online you will need to enter an 8 digit pin number – your date of birth. For example: 23 May 2010 translates to 23052010. If you don’t have an email address registered with Te Rūnanga, your statement will be delivered via the post. To request an automatic payment form or update your details please call our Contact Centre on 0800 942 472 or email: whai.rawa@ngāitahu.com

Sarah Fulham, Whai Rawa Marketing and Communications Advisor presenting Danielle Lane with her prize pounamu taonga.

Te Ara Raukura builds on success

Now in its second year, Te Ara Raukura is building momentum, enhancing the leadership capability of 140 young Māori and supporting tauira and whānau to build stronger connections to culture, language and identity. Te Ara Ruakura is a partnership between Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Te Tapuae o Rehua, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and seven secondary schools in Eastern Christchurch. Te Taumatua manager at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Lynne Te Aika points out the programme was developed as part of the on-going need to address negative impacts of the Christchurch earthquakes on young Māori. “We saw the effects the earthquakes were having on rangatahi in the eastern suburb schools and saw this programme as an opportunity to provide rangatahi with leadership and cultural learning,” Lynne says. Last year saw 70 Year 9 and 10 rangatahi complete the Te Ara Raukura programme. Programme facilitator Raniera Dallas says the success was “obvious and powerful”. “Instead of the programme being a one-off, we brought the rangatahi back and gave them the opportunity to expand their potential through a new stream called Manukura,” Raniera says. Manukura gives rangatahi the opportunity to come back together again, re-engage in the core principles of Māori 48

leadership and to focus on their own individual learning and life goals. As Te Ara Raukura reaffirms Ngāi Tahu values while creating pathways for young Māori to achieve. The 70 rangatahi from last year have returned to the programme for Manukura and another 70 have just undertaken Te Ara Raukura. “Like last year, these 70 came together for a three-day leadership noho where they learnt about local history, local traditions, Māori sport and culture and how they can be leaders in their community,” Raniera says. In their second year, the Manukura rangatahi are creating their own pathways to leadership. They undertake activities, engage in critical self-reflection, and learn Māori ways to lead in a modern world. If you would like more information on this programme please email: Rawiri.Manawatu@ngāitahu.iwi.nz.

Students at Rehua Marae on leadership programme, Te Ara Raukura.

Understanding kanakana

While many people recognise kanakana as a taonga species, little is actually known about them - including their spawning and migration habits. Senior environmental advisor at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Dr Jane Kitson, says kanakana are very secretive creatures. “Kanakana have been around since before the dinosaur – we have fossil records from 450 million years ago – yet we still know very little about them,” Jane says. “They migrate at night, are very difficult to monitor and are a nationally vulnerable threatened species that we are at risk of losing.” Current understanding is that adult kanakana migrate into Southland rivers from the ocean at this time of year, remaining there for around 15 months before spawning. In an attempt to gain a greater understanding of the movements of kanakana, manawhenua, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and NIWA have teamed up to undertake Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment-funded research in the Catlins. Based at the Waikawa River, the research programme seeks to help manawhenua gather the information needed to assist long-term sustainable management of this taonga species. Tangata tiaki Vincent Leith says kanakana are “a part of our life as whānau”. “I grew up fishing for kanakana with my family and my work and lifestyle revolves around them.” “We need to make the public aware of the significance of kanakana because of the importance of mahinga kai for our whānau.” Steph Blair, Waikawa whānau member and tangata tiaki, says kanakana are intertwined in our whakapapa. “Kanakana feed our souls and keep the memory of our tīpuna alive.” “Kanakana are taonga and a kai that have fed our tīpuna for generations and we need to do everything we can to ensure we protect them for future generations,” she says. “The programme sees whānau catch kanakana, primarily at night, on rock outcrops in the river falls,” says Dr Kitson. “The kanakana are then tagged with a 12mm pit tag. These tags are like the microchips used in cats and dogs and when they swim closely past antenna we can get a reading of the tag’s number to identify the fish.” This is the first year of tagging of kanakana, and 191 were tagged and released further upstream from capture sites.

“Over the next few months researchers, including whānau, will start to track the movements of kanakana using a hand held antenna.” Dr Kitson hopes this work will help manawhenua to identify areas of importance for kanakana spawning so that they can be further protected. NIWA Principal Scientist Dr Cindy Baker says the mahi previously undertaken by manawhenua provides us with the opportunity to use some novel methods for monitoring kanakana. “We will be carrying out the first New Zealand field application of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a population monitoring tool. Although the research programme is focused on the Waikawa River catchment, the results will be applicable to kanakana nationwide.” Monitoring and research is not something that is new for the rūnanga though. Vincent Leith says some of the work he and the rūnanga have undertaken to date includes: water testing, mātaitai management, monitoring, tagging and protection. “Without whānau we would not have been able to do this project. It is their knowledge and enthusiasm that is driving our success and helping us to try save our taonga species,” says Dr Kitson.

Stevie Blair releasing tagged kanakana into the waterways of her hau kainga, the Catlins.

Our work on climate change

Climate change is a hot topic for iwi and indigenous people across the globe right now, and Ngāi Tahu has been seeking to engage whānau on their input. Last year, the Strategy and Influence team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu embarked on a new workstream to ensure Ngāi Tahu continues to progress culturally and economically through climate change. Policy advisor Chris Brankin says the workstream was developed because Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu identified climate change as a key priority area. “Thinking about the effects climate change will have on our lands and development is essential to our growth as an iwi.” As part of the workstream, a climate change survey was sent out to whānau. The survey had over 300 responses and was completed by members of all Papatipu Rūnanga. Some of the key findings were: • 72% of respondents considered themselves to be moderately or very informed about climate change • In terms of effects on their rohe, respondents biggest concerns were sea level rise (81%), warming oceans (74%), coastal erosion (73%) and extreme weather events (71%) • More than four out of five whānau members have noticed changing weather patterns in their rohe, as well as temperature changes (72%), more frequent extreme weather events (63%) and coastal erosion (55%) • The second tier of concerns (50 to 60% of responses) were: rainfall patterns, ecosystem health, temperature changes, freshwater quality and impacts on mahinga kai • Other concerns included: flooding, decreased access to food gathering sites, drought, changing ocean currents, effects on human health, increased costs of living, pollution and access to freshwater, economic decline, work opportunities and increased frost/snow events • 95% were not aware that their rūnanga had adopted any specific climate change policies or objectives and 9% were not aware of any plans to reduce the effects of climate change within their rūnanga or in their rohe • For those that were aware of policies, objectives and plans, they mentioned recycling, use of renewable energy, afforestation, reducing energy demand, changing farming practices, sustainable business practice, moving away from fossil fuels in favour of public transport and electric vehicle • In relation to climate change risks, responses mentioned: coastal infrastructure, flood mitigation, water storage, water use restrictions, changes in planting plans and use of coastal barriers. The majority of these

were associated with local government actions, followed by rūnanga and community groups. • When asked to choose between reducing carbon emissions and afforestation as mitigation options, 58% selected reducing emissions and 42% afforestation • Some whānau offered to help with communicating about and planning for climate change response. “While we recognise this survey is not all the information we require, it is a great base to work from,” Chris says. “I am really looking forward to engaging further with whānau and Papatipu Rūnanga to gain a greater understanding of the effect climate change is having on their lives.” The next stage of this project will see the Strategy and Influence team undertake wider consultation across the takiwā. Please keep an eye on our website for further information and the dates of the upcoming Papatipu Rūnanga visits. A link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8F3V5FW

Mātauranga - 2017 Kā Pūtea Scholarships

The Kā Pūtea Scholarship Panel met in early July to award the 2017 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships. The table below lists the 20 recipients ($1,500 per scholarship). The remaining scholarship applications have been sent to Papatipu Rūnanga who will each allocate up to $1,500 (this may be split between more than one recipient). For further information about these and other grants, please call 0800 524 8248. Name

Intended Qualification

Institution

William Grant

Masters of Laws

University of Canterbury

Haydon Richards

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Canterbury

Rongomai Parata-Taiapa

Postgraduate Diploma in Māori Visual Arts

Massey University

Te Pononga Tamati-Elliffe

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

University of Canterbury

Brooke Manera

Bachelor of Physical Education

University of Otago

Katie Knowles

Bachelor of Science

University of Otago

Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

University of Otago (Wellington Campus)

Nadine Houia-Ashwell

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

University of Otago

Aimee Portners nee Thompson

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

Auckland University of Technology

Riki Parata

Environmental Management

Southern Institute of Technology

Samuel Heenan

Master of Science

University of Otago

Amy Pomare

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Otago

Tamihana Gardiner

Bachelor of Teaching

University of Waikato

Hana Skerrett-White

Doctor of Philosophy - Te Reo Māori

University of Canterbury

Te Matauira Te Aika-Puanaki

Bachelor of Arts - Te Reo Māori and Indigenous Studies

University of Canterbury

Hamish McLeod

Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education

ARA Institute of Technology

Te Autiti Gilsenan-Hikaka-Jones

Bachelor of Design

Massey University

Michael Ellison

Bachelor of Surveying

University of Otago

Cameron Chilvers

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Canterbury

Lisa Te Raki

Master of Indigenous Development

University of Otago

Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant

Note: To apply for Level Three you must provide evidence of regular reciprocity, connectedness from Level Two and engagement from Level One.

Proof of engagement declarations must be submitted for approval between 2 October-30 November 2017.

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 who will guide you though.

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. There are three cultural levels that students may apply for:

The following links and contacts will be useful:

Level One – is for those students who are beginning their journey of engagement with the iwi. To qualify students must show evidence of engagement through activities such as: • • • •

1. Explore the Kotahi Mano Kāika website: http://www. kmk.māori.nz/home to find out about and register for Ngāi Tahu events occurring soon such as Kia Kūrapa. Also find the free resources available for you and your whānau to download. 2. . On the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website: http:// ngāitahu.iwi.nz/ you can find out about and register for Ngāi Tahu events occurring soon. There is a contact page for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as well as for each Papatipu Rūnanga if you want to engage with them directly. 3. . Explore our whānau opportunities page: http:// ngāitahu.iwi.nz/whānau/opportunities/ where there are not only other funding options but also access to internships, courses like Aoraki Bound and other engagement ideas.

Completing an online te reo course Learning your pepeha Incorporating a te reo paper with your studies Grant = $250

Level Two – is for those students who can show connectedness to the iwi. To qualify students must evidence connectedness through activities such as: • • • •

Learning about Ngāi Tahu history Making contact with your Papatipu Rūnanga and taking part in hui there Mentoring other Māori students Grant = $500

For more information as well as application forms please visit: www.ngāitahu.iwi.nz/whānau/oppprtunities/ka-puteagrants/ or email us: mātauranga@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Note: To apply for Level Two you must provide evidence for both Level One and Two Level Three – is for those students who are giving back to the iwi. To qualify students must evidence reciprocity through activities such as: • • • •

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 Grant = $1,000

Pānui Hākui

Hākui: Women of Kāi Tahu celebrates the lives and legacies of respected Kāi Tahu wāhine as seen from the perspective of kā uri whakatipu (today’s generation). The term hākui is an acknowledgement of respect and a form of address to a female elder and is also mother in the Kāi Tahu dialect. The exhibition celebrates mothers, aunties, grandmothers, great aunts, great grandmothers and tūpuna wāhine. Fifty women are profiled in the exhibition and their achievements shared through taoka (treasured objects), photographs and memories. Visitors are invited to share memories of the women in their own lives, to step into ‘Aunty’s kitchen’ and to try their hand at plaiting kāwai kete (flax bag handles). You will also be able to visit our award-winning exhibition during the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi celebrations in November at Tuahiwi Marae. We thank the Māori Advisory (including John Broughton, who suggested the project), the Araiteuru Wahine Steering Committee, our many contributors and all Otago Museum staff involved in re creating history by bringing our rakatira wahine together. We also thank director Ian Griffin for his patience and commitment. Kā mihi aroha, Koa Whitau- Kean.

Rakiura Māori Lands Trust – Hui-a-Tau

Date: Sunday, 8 October Venue: Te Rau Aroha Marae, Cnr Bradshaw and Henderson St, Bluff Time: 11am. Registration from 10am Morning tea and lunch provided. Note: As per 2015 AGM resolution, AGM copies will be sent electronically and are no longer posted, unless requested in writing to: RMLT, C/o Ashton Wheelans, PO Box 13042, Christchurch 8141.

Front of a hand-sewn postcard for a sweet heart on the frontline of the World Wars. Example of the taonga to be viewed in the Hākui exhibition; photograph supplied by Koa Whitau-Kean.

All AGM information is on our website: www.visitrakiura.co.nz/agm/ Nā, Eliza Snelgar Secretary ess@rmlt.co.nz

Meeting of owners Alton Block 4 section 6

Purpose of meeting: • • • • •

Meeting of owners of Kaiapoi Section 149B

Nau mai, haere mai! Date: Sunday 27 August, 1.30pm Venue: 137 Chinnerys Road, Woodend Contact: William Tau on 03 312 2055 or Kay Tau on 027 466 1998

Annual General Meeting, AGM Nominate new trustees Election of trustees Salvage projects Sustainable forest management

Date: Sunday, 10 September, 1pm Venue : 14 Pearce Place Kaiapoi (off Fairweather Cres) Contact: Wiremu Hopkinson on 03 327 6621

Notice of meeting for owners of Maranuku B A meeting of owners for the Māori land block known as Maranuku B (also known as Te Karoro B - Glenomaru Blk IV Pt Sec's 47 & 49) has been scheduled to be held on 8 October 2017. All owners are invited to attend.

The meeting has been called by the Māori Land Court in relation to two applications: • an application received for an occupation order in favour of Rona Williamson; and • an application for a review of the current Ahu Whenua Trust on the block.

Pānui to beneficiaries of the following Māori land trusts:

1. Taieri Blk B Sections 1B, 2, 3, 8 and 14 Ahu Whenua Trust 2. Taieri Blk B Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 13 Ahu Whenua Trust 3. Taieri Blk B Section 12 Ahu Whenua Trust 4. Taieri Blk B Section 15 Ahu Whenua Trust.

The hui will be split into two halves in order to discuss the matters separately. The agenda for first half will be: 1. To discuss whether there is an established tikanga in relation to the different parts of the block allocated to different whānau; 2. To vote on a resolution in respect of the amended occupation order that Rona Williamson seeks together with any conditions. Rona is seeking the following variations to her occupation order: i. An increase in size from 1200m² to 4000m² (4000m² is just under 1 acre) as outlined on the amended proposal. A copy of the amended proposal has been forwarded to owners that have engaged thus far. Should you wish to view a copy of this proposal, please contact either Olly Crawford-Ellis at the Māori Land Court (03 962 4900 or olly.crawford-ellis@justice.govt.nz) or Haines Ellison, Counsel for Rona Williamson (0800 626 745 or haines@ngāitahulaw.org.nz). ii. Transfer of the occupation order from Rona June Williamson to the Te Harua Whānau Trust, yet to be created.

A meeting will be held for the beneficiaries of the above four Trusts. The details of the meeting are: VENUE: DATE: TIME:

Ōtākou Marae, Tamatea Road, Ōtākou Sunday 1 October 2017 1:30pm

The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Report to owners 2. Seek agreement to amalgamate the above four trusts into one trust – to be called the Taieri Block B Ahu Whenua Trust. Amalgamation of the above trusts does not alter an individual’s shareholdings within each block of land. Rather, amalgamation of the four trusts means that all sections of Māori freehold land within the Taieri Block B reserve will be managed by one structure as opposed to four separate structures. The same three people (Edward Ellison, Tata Parata and Brett Ellison) are the trustees of the above four trusts and will remain trustees of the amalgamated trust 3. Seek agreement to update the terms of trust to the standard terms of trust now used by the Māori Land Court.

The second half of the hui will be for discussion on the Ahu Whenua Trust: 1. To consider whether additional or replacement trustees for the Maranuku B Ahu Whenua Trust should be appointed. 2. To consider whether an updated general powers Ahu Whenua Trust order should be adopted.

If you have any questions regarding the above or wish to view a copy of the proposed terms of trust, please contact Haines Ellison before Wednesday 27 September haines@ngāitahulaw.org.nz or ph: 0800 626 745.

A representative from the Māori Land Court will be chairing this meeting.The details for the meeting are:

If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Haines for a proxy form.

VENUE: DATE: TIME:

Te Whānau a Neke Trust – Hui-a-Tau

Level 1, 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin. Sunday 8 October 2017 1:30pm

Owners are encouraged to attend the meeting. If you are unable to attend, proxy votes will be accepted. For further information please contact Olly Crawford-Ellis at the Māori Land Court (details above).

Date: 14 October, 10.30am-3pm Venue: De Havilland Room, Wellington Airport RSVP: By 30 September to Rhonda Fraser, secretary: rhonda2014@icloud.com Lunch provided

Please see the table below for upcoming meetings of landowners in your takiwā.

An agenda for each of these scheduled hui is availabled on the Te Tumu Paeroa website, www.tetumupaeroa. co.nz. We are the organisation which supports Māori Trustees to carry out their duties, functions and responsibilities. Enquiries to: Niwa Kahukiwa 0800 WHENUA (0800 943 682) hui@tetumupaeroa.co.nz

Date

Time

Block

16/08/2017

10:00 AM

Combined Rakaia MR 2058 Sec 11, Rakaia MR 2058 Sec 13A & Rakaia MR 2058 Sec 13B

16/08/2017

1:00 PM

Opukutahi MR 885 Sec 2A1

17/08/2017

9:30 AM

Opukutahi 885 S.2A5B2B3B

17/08/2017

12:00 PM

Kaiapoi MR873 Sec 142

Ngāi Tahu artists reunite for exhibition Paemanu: Ka Nohoaka Toi – Ngāi Tahu Artists in Residence runs from Friday, 8 September to Sunday 26 November 2017. Admission free.

Ngāi Tahu contemporary artists will occupy Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) in Ōtautahi Christchurch for Paemanu: Ka Nohoaka Toi – Ngāi Tahu Artists in Residence, a major new exhibition by Paemanu Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts Trust.

For more info, follow Paemanu or CoCA on facebook, or visit coca.org.nz.

Curated by senior Paemanu artists, Ka Nohoaka Toi will take visitors on the journey of Ngāi Tahu visual expression from rock art to the present day, inspiring Ngāi Tahu whānui and all CoCA visitors with sitespecific works, large-scale projections, and sculptural interventions that explore whakapapa and wairua. Ka Nohoaka Toi involves some of the most significant artists of Aotearoa and Ngāi Tahu taonga including Ross Hemera, Areta Wilkinson, Simon Kaan, Lonnie Hutchinson, Peter Robinson, Neil Pardington, Rachael Rakena, Fayne Robinson, Ranui Ngarimu, Nathan Pohio, Louise Potiki Bryant, Martin Awa Clarke Langdon and Kiri Jarden, and many more established and emerging Ngāi Tahu artists. The exhibition will transform CoCA into a nohoaka seasonal camp, beginning with the artists occupying the gallery prior to the exhibition opening and continuing for 11 weeks, making the gallery an ever-changing place where you will be warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate.

Ngāi Tahu artists on an art hīkoi to the rock art caves in the Arowhenua takiwā

Come and celebrate the vibrancy of contemporary Ngāi Tahu visual arts!

Our strength does not come from one alone it is from our collective force. Suicide prevention collaboration – Te Koha kicks off Te Pūtahitanga initiative Te Koha has recently kicked off and we will be working with all Māori organisations in Te Waipounamu currently working in the suicide prevention space.

Staff members Rawa Karetai and Raniera Dallas spent time at Ārai Te Uru Whare Hauora to find out what is happening in Ōtepoti to address and prevent suicide.

The project will take a collaborative approach to helping address the disproportionate number of Māori deaths by suicide. The work is being coordinated by Raniera Dallas at Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu with an emphasis on Whānau Ora. The main objective of Te Koha is to address the risk of suicide and self-harm in Te Waipounamu and empower whānau to be involved in discussions and solutions.

work they are doing in their communities. They work in a demanding and rewarding space and are crucial to ensuring whānau are supported and empowered to achieve their visions and aspirations. The symposium provided an opportunity to reflect on our learning, that for whānau to be self-determining, we need to be swift in creating and responding to solutions for healing, restoration and regeneration of their wellbeing, livelihoods and communities. It was also an opportunity to thank the inspirational Te Taumata, whose role is to represent the aspirations and priorities of the nine iwi of Te Waipounamu under their leadership as mana whenua. Matua Norm Dewes, our exiting Board Chair, was acknowledged for his leadership, guidance and resolute commitment to better outcomes for whānau. Trevor Taylor takes over as the new Chair of the General Partner Board and appointed to Te Taumata for another three years is the visionary and inspiring Chair Whaea Molly Luke who has continued to keep all eyes focused on whānau.

“Many of us are affected by suicide and we need to work together with whānau to address this. Our approach is to listen to one another and then look for the best solutions so we can make an impact” Raniera says. “It is also about sharing the responsibility and utilising our collective force to address the issues; improving communication and collaboration to create a platform to share experiences, resources, specialist skills and knowledge with whānau; and, being innovative in our approaches.” If you’d like to find out more about the Te Koha project, email info@teputahitanga.org.

Over the course of this year the total number of whānau based initiatives supported by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has increased by 63%, bringing us to a total of 114. Over the same period, the Whānau Ora navigator workforce has grown significantly, from 16 FTE last year to 55 FTE by 30 June 2017. Initiatives commissioned by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu showcased at the Symposium included: Bros for Change, Hale Compound Conditioning, Koukourārata Wānanga Taiao, Waka Whenua, Te Ataarangi Ngā Muka, Yoga in School, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia and Kaikaiawaro Charitable Trust, Awarua Whānau Services, Tuia Te Tai Poutini, Ngā Mataa Waka, Te Pā o Rākaihautū, Koha Kai, Koha Kia Ora Hands Aotearoa, Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu, and Hīkoi Waewae

Whānau Ora Symposium 2017

The second annual Whānau Ora Symposium was hosted at Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae 21-23 June 2017 as a platform to showcase the social enterprise initiatives commissioned by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. It was a huge celebration of whānau doing extraordinary things across Te Waipounamu and an opportunity to share strategies and success stories alongside of our challenges. There were a range of inspiring speakers including Marcus Akuhata Brown, an emerging leader who had whānau entertained, and Sacha McMeeking of Ngāi Tahu who gave a powerful and provocative talk about her journey and her involvement in the establishment team of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.

About us: Te Putāhitanga o Te Waipounamu is an agency that works on behalf of nine iwi in the South Island to support and enable whānau to create sustained social impact. We do this by developing and investing in initiatives to improve outcomes for Māori, underpinned by whānau-centred principles and strategies. Like us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/teputahitanga

Pouārahi Helen Leahy delivered an inspiring presentation which showed the organisation’s commitment and drive to improve outcomes for whānau. Helen’s contribution to Whānau Ora was also honoured prior to the symposium in Hopuhopu, Ngāruawāhia where she was presented The Dame Tariana Turia Award for contributions to Whānau Ora. Our Te Pūtahitanga navigators spoke about the great

Celebrating everyday whānau magic Over the past two years a group of passionate kaimahi have worked closely together to celebrate the power of family and the everyday magic that happens within whānau.

The activities cover a wide range of wellbeing topics including managing emotions, living in the moment, being grateful and showing kindness.

The Whānau Wellbeing Collaborative is made up of representatatives of All Right?, Pegasus Health, the School Based Mental Health Service, and Community & Public Health, who work together to develop and promote resources designed to boost whānau wellbeing.

In addition to the 36 activities for teachers, All Right Parenting has been developed. The online toolkit contains heaps of useful tips and tools for surviving the ups and downs of parenting, and includes guides on helping kids be grateful and kind and information on nearly 70 free parenting courses. Explore it today at www.allright.org.nz/parents

Previous focus groups, work alongside tamariki and feedback from whānau has guided the collaborative toward a number of exciting opportunities. They have developed a range of activities for the home, schools, and other places where families live, work and play. The 2017-2018 Matariki calendar takes you on a journey from the beginning of life to a spirit’s final voyage. Like last year’s calendar, this year’s version has proven extremely popular.

Over the next year, there will be a renewed focus on promoting Hikitia te Hā to whānau. Hikitia te Hā is a simple breathing exercise that can help people become more mindful and relaxed.

All Right? have reprinted the very popular Whānau Effect activity cards. These showcase 20 seasonally themed activities designed to encourage whānau to do the little things together which make a big difference when it comes to our wellbeing. You can order them here: www.cph.co.nz/resources Led by what was learnt in work alongside Māori and Pacific communities, Sparklers has been developed in response to requests from the education sector for tools to help them promote the wellbeing of young Cantabrians. Sparklers consists of 36 activities that teachers can use to help their Year 1-8 students feel calmer, happier, and more ready to learn.

When it comes to the wellbeing of our community, it all comes back to whānau. The Whānau Wellbeing Collaborative is 100 per cent focused on finding ways to help make whānau even stronger. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 24-26 November – Tuahiwi Marae

Saturday night concert We have two incredible acts lined up for Saturday night’s concert – our very own Marlon Williams and the everpopular 80s polyfonk band Ardijah. Critically acclaimed Marlon Williams has been performing his unique brand of country-inspired music at sold-out concerts all over the world, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots, and will be taking to the main stage at Hui-ā- Iwi. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this amazing Ngāi Tahu singer songwriter. We know whānau will love hearing Marlon’s music, including songs from his self-titled album released last year. The irrepressible and evergreen Ardijah featuring Betty-Anne and Ryan Monga will heat up the stage with their distinctive Polynesian-style fonk. With classic hits the likes of Give Me Your Number and That’s The Way, they are sure to be a hit with whānau.

Ko Tahupōtiki te tīpuna e karakatia nei ki runga ki ōna uri ko Ngāi Tahu. Ngāi Tūāhuriri are hosting Hui-ā-Iwi this year. We invite and welcome you all to celebrate with us, the 30 years since the lodging of the statement of the Ngāi Tahu Claim. Importantly, we will give thanks and commemorate those that fought for our voice, presence and mana in our own whenua. Te Māramatanga The enlightenment is the theme for the coming Hui-āIwi, which is illustrated with the hui whakataukī: Paiheretia te ture tangata me te ture wairua - to unite the physical movement with the spiritual mission.

Exhibition stalls Stalls in the exhibition area will be set up and open for whānau to browse and buy. Keep any eye out for information to come on how you can apply to run a stall – whānau will also be able to apply for funding through Ngāi Tahu Funds to assist in running a stall.

As hosts, Ngāi Tūāhuriri will carry this whakataukī in all engagements. Aroha ki te tangata, love the people. Hui-ā-Iwi will be a celebration of all things Ngāi Tahu –

Keen for a spot of jet boating? Ngāi Tahu Tourism will be at Hui-ā- Iwi, offering jet boat rides to whānau on the Waimakariri River. We’ll keep you posted on how you can pre-register for this fun and exciting activity. More information to come! There is lots more information to come about Hui-ā- Iwi, as activities and events are confirmed. Keep an eye out for updates: • The Hui-ā- Iwi web page on the Ngāi Tahu website – • www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu- events/hui-a- iwi/ • The Hui-ā- Iwi app is now available for whānau to download on iPhone and Android - this will provide all the details you need as they are confirmed • The Ngāi Tahu Facebook page - www.facebook. com/TeRunangaoNgaiTahu • Te Pānui Rūnaka – the September issue will feature a double page spread about Hui-ā- Iwi • Tahu FM – we’ll keep our Tahu FM listeners informed through regular updates and interviews.

where whānau come together to share their culture and reconnect. Watch this space for the full programme of events and activities – in the meantime, here’s a taste of what’s already been confirmed: Te Atakura Ngāi Tahu whānau, it’s time to dust off your song sheets and warm up your voices for Te Atakura. Rūnanga teams will soon be able to sign up for another entertaining day of kapa haka, fun and whanaungatanga. Come and enjoy the delights of our kaumātua, pakeke and tamariki mokopuna as they sing and haka their way through the day. It’s a noncompetitive environment and a great time to catch up with whānau and friends, and watch and participate in some awesome performances. We can't wait to see whānau performing on the stage – more details to come on how you can enter a rōpū, and apply for funding through Ngāi Tahu Funds to get your rōpū there. Right: Te Ahikomau a Hamoterangi performs in the Kapa Haka festival as part of Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 in Dunedin.

Nohoanga Nohoanga provide all Ngāi Tahu with an opportunity to experience the landscape as their tīpuna did, and to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food and other natural resources. 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 (the South Island) in pursuit of food and other natural resources. This traditional concept has been given contemporary effect under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 – Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land adjacent to lake shores or river banks, 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. Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive rights to occupy Nohoanga between the middle of August and the end of April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island). Not all of these sites are available for use.

Procedure for use of nohoanga sites Nohoanga are for the exclusive use of Ngāi Tahu whānui. For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is by authorisation only, and administered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Read on for procedure for authorisation process. •

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Contact Sophie McGregor on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngāitahu.iwi.nz at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site Provide basic details (name, address, contact numbers, vehicle registration number, and number of people you wish to take etc) NB: 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 f the site is available you will be sent an authorisation (by post, fax or e-mail) before you leave for the nohoanga site Return the authorisation back to us within TEN days (signed and with the relevant sections completed) following your departure from the nohoanga site.

Locations available for use from mid-August • • • • • • • •

Lake Kaniere Nohoanga, Te Tai Poutini (the West Coast) Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), South Canterbury Lake Pūkaki Nohoanga, South Canterbury Ahuriri River, South Canterbury Lake Hāwea, Timaru River (Timaru Creek) Lake Hawea Nohoanga 3 (adjacent to Camp Ground) Waianakarua (Glencoe Reserve), Otago Waikaia River (Piano Flat), Southland

Please contact 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642), nohoanga@ngāitahu.iwi.nz, or visit our website www.ngāitahu. iwi.nz for more information about Nohoanga.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau This photograph is part of the Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives and was taken in front of Makō at Wairewa Marae. Date is unknown but possibly in the 1990’s. We know that the lady second from left is Naomi Bunker and the gentleman on the far right is Bill Tini. 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 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).