Te Pānui Rūnaka - October 2017

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ONO / OCTOBER 2017

TĒNEI MARAMA • Whenua Hou gets new pou - pg 21

• Tāmati Mākaurau taurahere Hui-ā-tau - pg 31

• Ngāi Tahu produces two new books - pg 25-28

• Shared equity housing for Ngāi Tahu whānau - pg 36

• Hui-ā-iwi; all you need to know - pg 26-27

• Kotahi Mano Kāika Rakatahi Symposium - pg 40-41

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I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kayzian Bevan nō Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Whiringa-ā-Nuku , ka Whiringa-ārangi. Tau ana te āio ki te whenua taurikura.

Ka puta ngā pou whirinaki, he pou herenga waka, he pou herenga tangata, Tīhei mauri ora!

In October I had the amazing opportunity to get outdoors and experience the wonders of Te Rua a Moko (Fiordland) when I joined a group of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi participating in Te Ara Whakatipu.

During this seven day hīkoi, rangatahi walk the Hollyford Track and connect to Te Ao Tūroa while learning about their Ngāi Tahu history and their Ngāi Tahutanga.

The programme is hosted by Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio and Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and I recommend it to all rangatahi to have a look at and consider applying for next year’s group!

More information on Te Ara Whakatipu can be found here http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/ opportunities/te-ara-whakatipu/ This time of year is always busy for the office and our iwi as we prepare to celebrate Settlement Day, 29 September, the date on which the Deed of Settlement came into effect.

This day is especially important this year as we celebrate 20 years since settlement. To celebrate the day, staff left the office and helped Papatipu Rūnanga at Tuahiwi, Ōnuku, Koukourārata, Taumutu, Rāpaki, Tūhaitara Coastal Park and Ngāi Tahu farms by doing gardening, stocktake and general chores.

The office also hosted a Tahu Talks panel discussion. Tā Tipene O'Regan, David Higgins, Ann Parsonson, Jim McAloon and James Russell all came together for the panel to discuss their

roles leading to settlement. This was an amazing opportunity for kaimahi to hear some of our settlement stories first hand and I know many were inspired by the kōrero.

Māori Social Enterprise 2017.

The progress we have made as an iwi post settlement is also highlighted at this time of year with the release of our annual report - Manawa Ngāi Tahu. The report outlines the activities and distributions of the Te Rūnanga Group for the previous year.

I joined the team at the final Ngāi Tahu Road Show in Dannevirke.

This concluded what has been a wonderfully successful and positive series of hui throughout Aotearoa and Australia. We had more than 1500 whānau attend the Road Shows, with very positive feedback from those who attended, many travelling many miles to take part.

I would like to thank everyone who helped make the Road Shows the huge success they were.

It is wonderful to see that our intergenerational investment approach is paying off. This year we posted an end-of-year profit of $81.6 million (post-distribution) for the year ending 30 June 2017, which resulted in distributions to whanau and rūnanga of $32.7 million.

Please take the time to look through Manawa Ngāi Tahu, which can be found here: – http://ngaitahu.iwi. nz/investment/ngai-tahu-annualreports/ As mentioned in my last pānui we will shortly be seeking whānau feedback on the role of governors, and governance, as part of the form and function review. This is another opportunity to have your say, and more information can be found here - http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/te-runangao-ngai-tahu/ngai-tahu-governance/ form-and-function-review/ 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 into the future. The Form and Function Review Committee have made excellent progress since forming in April, and are working very well together, as can be seen by the material available at the link above.

Throughout September I was busy representing Ngāi Tahu on a wide range of kaupapa which included attending the Social Enterprise event hosted by Ngāi Tahu to launch the Pakihi Whai Kaupapa, Insights on

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I also attended the launch of Tapuwae o Rakau Trust (The Tree Footprints Trust) held at the Christchurch Adventure Park.

In the first week of October, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu held a celebratory event to acknowledge the incredible role Hon Te Ururoa Flavell played as a Member of Parliament, Minister and leader of the Māori Party. This was an opportunity for whānau to come together and be proud and passionate about the work Te Ururoa has accomplished.

At the event we were honoured to present Te Ururoa with a pounamu taonga gifted by jointly by Ngāi Tahu and Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. The pounamu taonga, in the shape of a wahaika, was named Te Ora Nui, which translates to ‘long life’. This reflects the enduring leadership that Te Ururoa has shown, and will continue to show after he leaves Parliament. It also acknowledges his contribution and the longevity of the work that he has achieved.

I would also like to acknowledge and congratulate all who were successful and who took part in the national elections across our rohe last month, especially our Ngāi Tahu whānau Te Tai Tonga MP and whānaunga Rino Tirakatene, and former Te Rūnanga member Nuk Korako who has also returned to parliament.

I would like to conclude by congratulating our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Contact Centre who were recognised for their outstanding work when they were awarded second place in the Member Support Services category at the CRM Contact Centre Awards in Auckland.

I know many of you reading this will have been in touch with the Contact Centre and I am sure you would tautoko me in saying this award is well-deserved and acknowledges their hard work.

As always if you have any questions for me or the office please email me on kaiwhakahaere@ngaitahu.iwi. nz or ring 0800 KAITAHU (0800 524 824).

Nā,

At Te Rua a Moko (Fiordland), I joined a group of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi participating in Te Ara Whakatipu. During this seven day hīkoi, the rōpū rangatahi walked the Hollyford Track.

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai What is 'Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai?

This headline simply translates to reference 'The cover artist'. This is a small section of Te Pānui Rūnaka where we are able to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you will be able to gain some insight into the artwork depicted on the front page and into the life of the person who created this work of art. Get in touch if you would like to know more, or would like to submit a piece of artwork yourself. You can reach Te Pānui Rūnaka editor at tepanui@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

October 2017 cover artist - Kayzian Bevan Kayzian Bevan (19) is a talented young Ngāi Tahu artist who has been developing his skills as a digital artist over the past few years. He has previously spent time with Māui Studios for work experience in Ōtautahi and submitted the cover artwork to Te Pānui Rūnaka in June 2017. He is affiliated to Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora koutou te whānau o Ngāi Tahu, we hope you’re all having a great year and may all the whitebaiters be enjoying their season too. Another busy month has passed for Ngāti Waewae; here’s a bit of news on what we’ve been up to – and on that note whānau, may the rest of your year be enjoyable and fruitful. Happy birthday to all those listed below, and to those we may have missed!

Rā whānau

Theresa Rooney Milly Campbell Wiremu Weepu Manu Weepu Courtney Sargeant Jamie Meihana-Whittle Ariana Tainui

Rosemarie Tainui Kelly Mason Arana Sutton Te Aotaumarewa Meihana-Eiffe Maia Tonihi Tioti Campbell Gayleen Culling

Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Wānanga

Te Ngarahau Mason Chance Beckett-Ria Tania Hutana Caleb Robinson Jo-anne Coakley (Millie) Sophie Tiller

The Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Wānanga was held on Arahura Marae. The wānanga was very successful and attracted Ngāi Tahu whānui from all over Te Waipounamu.

National Weavers Conference

In the past month, Arahura Marae had the pleasure of hosting Te Rōpū Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa. It was a privilege to host these beautiful people for a week and observe them in their intricate mahi. Many of us were lucky to hear their kōrero on the process of their mahi and how they have become some of the top weavers in the country.

We would like to thank them for the beautiful koha they presented to whānau and to Arahura Marae.

Grey Main School kapa haka rōpū

Te Ahurei Kapa Haka o Te Tai Poutini

Ngāti Waewae had the pleasure once again of opening the 2017 Te Ahurei Kapa Haka o Te Tai Poutini, held in Kawatiri (Westport) last month. A fantastic time was had by all who attended and performed. The competition continues to grow stronger each year and the participation level of noncompeting schools this year was great. However, at the end of the day it is all about getting up there and performing kapa haka for your kura, whānau, hapū and iwi. Not to mention having a bit of fun and a kanikani! We are already looking forward to the competition next year, which will be held in Hokitika. Check out our pics from the day!

Rūnanga business

Hokitika Primary School kapa haka rōpū

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am -3pm. Please direct any enquires to Te Tari o Arahura by on 03 755 6451 or admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Annual General Meeting

11am on 29 October at Arahura Marae.

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Annual report 2017 Approval of Audited Accounts year end Approval of Accountant Approval of Auditor Elections of Executive Elections of Officers

Cobden School kapa haka rōpū

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to the above email address or phone 03 755 6451, or visit the tari anytime between 9am-3pm weekdays.

Two executive terms are due to expire. If you are interested, please contact Hamiria for eligibility criteria.

Outgoing executive are eligible for re-election.

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Grey High School kapa haka rōpū

John Paul ll High School kapa haka rōpū

Buller High School kapa haka rōpū

Westland High School kapa haka rōpū

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa!

Nei rā te whakamiha 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 i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Last month, we heralded the return of spring and although there have been plenty of signs, we are a month in and the weather certainly hasn’t made up its mind!

We have been regaled with torrential rains, hail, thunder and lightning – even snow falling in the mountains.

This hasn’t deterred the hearty whitebaiters however, who have been lining the banks of our rivers since the season opened. Of course, the usual rumours of a really poor season circulate. We have had another busy month here on Poutini with the usual round of komiti hui and meetings keeping us extra busy. In the line-up of unusual passengers, or How lucky am I! events, our tumuaki had an interesting travel mate recently. Mataati, the first rowi chick of the season, was a mere 29 day-old ball of fluff with a healthy weight of 400 grams when he was transported from Waiau (Franz) back up the line to Hokitika. From there, the unlikely passenger caught a flight to Ōtautahi and took a short drive to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.

Mataati, our first rowi chick of this season, en route to Ōtautahi.

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A small rōpū from Makaawhio also recently supported the opening of a new attraction at the Kiwi Wildlife Centre in Waiau (Franz).

Makaawhio chair pānui Kia ora whānau,

I hope everyone has been keeping safe and warm this winter. I would like to report on what we have been doing for the last few months. It’s been a pretty busy time! Firstly, the executive has been looking at how we can better organise ourselves to manage and promote our assets – to do the work that needs to be done. This involves giving our company, Kāti Mahaki ki Makaawhio Incorporated, the autonomy to grow and develop and includes some exciting opportunities for growth on Tai Poutini.

From left: Barbara Vaea, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Josh the Tuatara Ranger and Waikohatu Scott at the opening of the Kiwi Wildlife Centre in Waiau.

We are engaged with DoC on rewriting the National Park plans to reflect our place and history on Tai Poutini.

This includes our future plan as 90% of the land in our tribal boundary is managed by DoC, so we need to work together. We have a team working in partnership to write these plans.

We have also been working with Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, as they are rebuilding their natural history display and want to use Māui as a guide or kaitiaki to take people through the exhibition. As Māui first arrived at Maitahi beach at Bruce Bay, the entrance will be a tribute to the beautiful land where our marae sits and the land we call our home. It will open towards the end of 2018 and will be a fantastic opportunity for the whānau to celebrate our special heritage.

There is a lot more mahi being driven by our hardworking komiti and executive and, in tandem with our fantastic kaimahi at the office, we are doing our best to uphold the mana of our ancestors. There is always plenty to do, so if anyone in the whānau wants to help out, please get in touch with us at the office, or email me directly at tim.s.rochford@gmail.com.

Makaawhio chairperson and new TRONT alternate, Tim Rochford.

Our rūnanga belongs to us all and we all have a part to play – so get in touch.

Arohanui, Tim.

Notice of appointment We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Rochford as the new Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu alternate representative for Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc. Tim will join our representative Susan Wallace at rūnanga hui. We wish Tim all the best with his appointment.

Zoom Technology has been giving us a helping hand in connecting with whānau and increasing the possibility for whānau not living locally to participate and contribute in our komiti mahi. Our Rūnanganui (Executive team) has been operating electronically for many years now and in the past has used Skype or conference calls to connect komiti members into our hui.

Kōrero kanohi ki te kanohi via ZOOM.

This will make connecting more simple, provide a more stable connection and our initial test runs have been excellent! Our office staff have already attended some Ngāi Tahu training via ZOOM, saving the need for travel over to Christchurch to attend.

We are considering the new and improved video conferencing application ZOOM to replace Skype and conference calls.

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Kapa haka festival in Westport Congratulations to all of the kura who competed in the Te Ahurei Kapahaka o Te Tai Poutini competitions held on 28 September in Kawatiri. By all accounts, the standard of the teams continues to improve. Westland High School took out the senior section, with Cobden the intermediate and Westport North the junior. Hokitika Primary School, tutored by our talented Tutoko WallaceJones, came in second, and won all of the sections they entered.

Ka mau te wehi koutou katoa!

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: www.makaawhio.māori.nz. There is 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 to whānau; if you have not received one yet, please contact the office to confirm your current address.

Hokitika Primary School kapa haka.

Mai te tēpu From the table It’s hard to believe that more than a year has passed since my appointment as the Makaawhio representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

In that time, there has been plenty happening and I have been using my pre and post TRoNT reports to keep Makaawhio members up-todate.

E-pānui rūnaka If you have also not received an e-pānui from the rūnaka office but would like to, please contact us.

Let us know what you think and be sure to let us know if you have news or tidbits to share. This is a fortnightly pānui, so there will always be plenty of room for contributions.

If you have not been receiving these and have an interest in what is happening at the table, please contact either myself or Rachael, so that you can be added to our mailing list.

New Zealand Police pōwhiri On Monday 27 October we will be welcoming local police officers and their whānau onto our marae at 12.30pm.

This is an opportunity to get to know each other, but also for them to learn more about who we are, our history and how we can work more closely in our communities.

Nā, Susan Wallace.

Keeping in touch We continue to receive returned mail to the office after mailouts, and still have around 250 members with incorrect addresses. Please check out the list in our e-pānui or on our website and let us know if you can update any of the details.

Wānaka Te Reo o Te Marae We will be hosting a wānaka over the weekend of 27-29 October. The wānaka will offer a range of content for whānau to learn about kawa, managing the paepae, helping one another and manaakitaka, among other topics.

Members can also help by contacting the office to check we have your correct address, phone numbers and email contact details.

Hui-ā-iwi 2017

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

Don’t forget that Hui-ā-iwi will be hosted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri at Tuahiwi Marae over the weekend of 24-26 November. Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio will be taking a small rōpū across and there are still a couple of spaces for whānau who wish stay with us at a subsidised cost.

Please contact the office if you are interested.

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Mauri ora!

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Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Kia ora whānau,

Natural Resources

We’re gearing up for summer and for our whakawātea and whakatūwhera for the new wharekai and we’ve got lots coming up.

There is a large amount of mahi being undertaken in this area as we work with whānau and key partners and other stakeholders on a range of issues around the takiwā.

AGM

Thanks to all those who have devoted their time to this mahi to protect and improve the environment. Special thanks to Christina Henderson who recently completed her term on the Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee.

The AGMs for Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc and Te Poho o Tamatea (our investment company were held on 23 September and for the Rāpaki Reserve Trustees on 8 October. All three entities have been operating well and with a good number of whānau attending rūnanga meetings things are looking good. Copies of annual reports are available on request from the Office.

A lot of work has been undertaken on the draft Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan which is now out for consultation. We are working on planting and flow management on the three streams at Rāpaki now funding has been secured.

Nau mai haere mai

Whakawātea and Whakatūwhera

There are lots of opportunities for whānau to get involved on our committees that look after these portfolios. Interested whānau can contact the Office or come along to our rūnanga meetings/wānanga to find out more.

We are finally near to completion of the wharekai and can confirm the whakawātea and whānau kitchen training wānanga for kaimahi will take place on Saturday 28th October.

The whakatūwhera for the wider whānau/iwi will be in November. Invites will be sent out in due course.

Upcoming rūnanga meetings/wānanga 2017 2018

Other Events Coming Up

7 October

11 February

9.30 am on Sunday, 29 October

12 November

10-11 March

Parihaka Commemorations

10 December

8 April

Pioke Pursuit Waka Ama Event

Sunday 5 November. Full details available from our office and will be circulated via our email list and on our Facebook page (‘Rāpaki Marae’)

12-13 May

Whānau wānanga

7-8 July

10 June

Our bi monthly wānanga will take place on Sunday, 12 November and will cover a wide range of kaupapa. Start time 9.30am

12 August 8-9 September 14 October

Portfolio updates Marae

We are gearing up for the marae being fully operational again and we have lots of bookings for the months ahead.

Health

The rūnanga has approved a Healthy Kai and Wai policy and we look forward to implementing this.

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Future Health Hub – we are working on this project, which will enable us to promote hauora initiatives for whānau

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Check out our ‘Hauora Ngāti Wheke’ Facebook Page to keep up-to-date with health matters.

Education The Education committee has been meeting regularly and undertaking a significant volume of mahi with whānau, early childhood centres and schools.

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Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Hi again, Yes, it is getting near Christmas, but before that we have our Hui-ā-iwi in November, so don’t forget!

Condolences to all who have lost loved ones, and also to those who have been sick. You know what, I woke up the other morning with a sore toe, so to the doctor I went, because it was so bad I couldn’t walk. It took me six minutes to get to Roberta’s car from my door with a bit of help from the moko. Do you know what the doctor said? “You’ve got gout”. Wonderful! But I am OK now. I must send our aroha to my nephew, Joe Moody, who went and broke his arm.

He’ll be out of the All Blacks for quite a while now! I hope it’s not the arm he cuddles his girlfriend with. Nevermind, Joe, Mum Mere will look after you.

Oh gosh, our marae is coming up good. Haven’t been up the marae much cousin Chas, as the legs won’t go fast, but nevermind. There’s nothing on and the weather is not very nice for this old ducky anyway.

The office staff, cleaner and groundsman are plodding along wonderfully doing their thing. I’ll probably stir up some tiko when I visit! But no, I don’t think so – they are all so wonderful to me, I love them all.

Hey Joan, Clare, Tuk and Ngāwini – when is the game of cards on? Uh I forgot Pam, so come on let’s get going! I’ve got a day, Speights, so let’s get cracking; that’s a good way to get in touch with everyone eh.

South Island Māori Netball Association Results & trophy winners

Te Waipounamu Girls’ College 80th birthday celebrations Well, what a lovely day we had for our 80th birthday celebrations. I was the only First Pīpīwharauroa who played in the first game, (yes, cos Chas is still kicking only slowly) it brought back lots of memories. I really enjoyed the day.

MARCHING Midgets Winner

Whangaraupō (Rewai Trophy)

Runner up

Pīpīwharauroa But the night at the kanikani was so wonderful – full of surprises. Yes, first I was given the pleasure of cutting the wonderful birthday cake, then was given a large bouquet, then a huge parcel of all sorts. As always, the teams were falling down, (sooky), but when the kapa haka came on, of course I was one of the judges.

The tears really fell down then, I was thinking “Gosh, wouldn’t Makarini be proud of his kid”.

Junior Winner

Pīpīwharauroa (Momo Trophy)

Runner up

Whangaraupō

Senior Winners

Whangaraupō and Pīpīwharauroa (Rehu Trophy)

NETBALL

All in all, it was really a lovely day. So to Colleen, Flora, Mathias, Mel, Pete and Jada – thank you very much for looking after me. Also our Pīpīwharauroa teams and all others who attended. I hope we will all meet again in Ōtautahi under the leadership of Whangaraupō next year.

Midget Winner

Kaikōura Te Ahikaroa (Bates Trophy)

Runner up

Pīpīwharauroa

Juniors Winner

Pīpīwharauroa (Crofts Trophy)

Runner up

Whangaraupō (Solomon Trophy)

Cheers till next time whānau, love ya all, K.K.K

Seniors Winner

Te Ahikāroa (Pitama Trophy)

Runner up

Whangaraupō (Kaahu Trophy)

BEST BEHAVED MIDGET Winner

Pīpīwharauroa B

KAPAHAKA Winner

Pīpīwharauroa (Te Ari Pitama Cup)

AGGREGATE Winner

Pīpīwharauroa (Tirakātene Trophy)

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COST OF LIVING

BY LESEL FLUTEY

I shudder at power in the hands of a fool Who will go to any lengths to misuse this tool Where wealth and greed have almighty speed That overtakes health for those in need There are those in power that spread their wings With broken promises, yet live like kings They fly with certainty they know what's best When those at the bottom feather their nest Sometimes it feels like we just can't win When the wheel of fortune stretches so thin More than enough, not enough and had enough Tells us when times are good and times are tough With crime and violence rampant everywhere A cashless society we are half way there We train the machines we train them well Cheap labour offshore and robots to sell There's more production and less on the line Balance of payments or credits in decline Insurances, licenses and the kids grow a size Fees need to be paid and taxes on the rise Woah the homeless, no food shelter or heat Many sleep in cars and empty houses up the street Relationships crumble, the system also fails Jobs are at a loss and people go off the rails Births, deaths, divorces, mortgage and childcare Many can't make ends meet and are on welfare Power, gas, petrol, education and medical hikes The list goes on and on as the cost of living spikes When I was younger I believed in money trees Now I realise it's just for the birds and bees Most are trying their best just to stay afloat Sharing is caring we are all on the same boat.

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Wairewa Rūnanga Pūrākau wānanga It was a great pleasure to host three pūrākau wānanga at Wairewa Marae over the past few months. With a focus on the telling of stories, structure and character of oral tradition and associated whakapapa, each wānanga was a chance to explore Ngāi Tahu traditional material and the art of oral lore.

We would like to thank Tā Tipene O'Regan for his time and dedication to this kaupapa and extend our gratitude to guest speakers like Tahu Pōtiki, who took time out of their busy schedules to enrich each seminar with insight and in-depth discussions. We would also like to extend a big mihi to Dallas Seymour and Alice Dimond for their work planning the wānanga series.

Pūrākau wānanga participants at Wairewa Marae.

Wairewa rangatahi at CoCA Three kōtiro from Wairewa attended a workshop at CoCA Art Gallery on Thursday, 5 October, tutored by Simon Kaan (son of Yvonne and the late Don Kaan) also from Wairewa. The cousins, Furn Kiriau (daughter of the late Glenis and moko of Liz Maaka), Ruby and Georgie Simon (daughters of Joshua and Mel Simon, and moko of Rei and Jill Simon) thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon with their uncle, who was very patient and creative with them.

The class was part of Paemanu: Nohoaka Toi – Ngāi Tahu Artists in Residence, an exhibition which is on until 26 November.

The cuzzies Furn Kiriau, Georgie and Ruby Simon with Wairewa whanaunga and renowned artist, Simon Kaan.

He Toki graduates Kawana Maaka (son of Turanga Maaka) and Jack Kiely (son of the late Glenis Kiriau), both moko of Liz Maaka, graduated from the He Toki carpentry course at Ara in 2016.

Kawana is now in an apprenticeship with Simon Construction Ltd and Jack is currently a gibber, working on site at the University of Otago. Both enjoyed their time on the He Toki course and found it very beneficial.

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Ōnuku Rūnanga Environment Canterbury councillor’s hui

Urupā macrocarpa trees

The grand old macrocarpa trees, originally planted as a shelter-belt, have become a considerable health and safety hazard in recent years. Issues include falling branches and root damage within the urupā.

On Wednesday 27 September, Ōnuku Marae hosted a hui with Environment Canterbury (ECan) councillors and Ōnuku and Wairewa Rūnanga. This is the third such marae-based hui we have jointly held with the intention to bring significant kaupapa to the fore.

Sadly, it has been determined that the trees will need to be completely felled, with native replanting and retaining structures being worked into contingency designs.

After the meeting, whānau took the councillors on a hīkoi to visit the sites discussed. This was our first hui since heavy flooding closed the marae in August, so whānau were also able to give fresh insight to the extensive culvert upgrades we will undertake for floodwater diversion.

Soil erosion of wāhi tapu sites

An ancient urupā on the water’s edge of Ōnuku has been at risk of coastal erosion for some time. Large rocks placed at the shore face in the 60’s and 70’s have slowed erosion significantly; however, the lapping waves continue to erode soil deposits behind the rocks.

As always, lunch was exquisite! Our kai ended a fantastic day that piqued a mutual passion and feeling of promise for the kaitiakitanga of our takiwā. We would like to extend a heartfelt mihi to ECan, Wairewa Rūnanga and of course, our home team for the manaaki and encouragement. Please read on for a summary of the subjects discussed.

Risk assessment weighed up against the cost of building retaining structures and we have placed this issue as low priority at this stage.

Ōnuku kaupapa brought to the table

Ōnawe Peninsula

This wāhi tapu is of great cultural significance locally and nationally. Events at Ōnawe and Takapūneke (early 1830s) were contributing factors to the lead-up to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Planning has been in the pipeline to upgrade access ways, install information panels and enhance the importance and visibility of cultural values around the site.

Drinking water protection for marae and residents Extensive mahi has already gone into this kaupapa.

However, there is still a much to do to ensure quality drinking water standards for our whānau and manuhiri.

Ōnuku jetty rebuild

Among our many historical enterprises, Ōnuku was once the location of a kōura canning factory that was accompanied by two commercial boats. Pere Tainui has been leading the jetty rebuild project with a long-term focus on supporting mahinga kai and kaitiaki values for our mokopuna.

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga ECan visit to Ngāti Moki Marae On Friday 15 September Te Taumutu Rūnanga hosted Environment Canterbury councillors and CEO at Ngāti Moki Marae. David Perenara-O’Connell and Liz Brown presented on the history of Taumutu and the past history of the lake, along with the current structure and future aspirations of Te Taumutu Rūnanga.

Taumutu whānau and councillors David Caygill, Tom Lambie, Elizabeth Cunningham, Iaean Cranwell, Claire McKay, Cynthia Roberts, John Sunckell, Peter Scott, Sterve Lowndes and Lan Pham, along with Bill Bayfield, CEO, enjoyed a pleasant and informative day with plenty of good humour and laughter.

After a beautiful lunch, the councillors visited the Te Repo Ōrariki Wetlands area and walked across the newly constructed board walks. They were also taken to the area of the lake where the lake openings occur. The newly appointed councillors were very grateful to be shown such significant sites.

Above, below, below left: Environment Cantebury councillors are treated to some of the best sites in the Taumutu takiwā.

Te Awhina Arahanga represents Te Awhina Arahanga was selected to represent New Zealand at the World Heritage Projects of Influence for Museum Curation and Design in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

David Perenara-O’Connell and Liz Brown present to the councillors.

Left: Te Awhina representing Taumutu, Ngāi Tahu and Aotearoa at the recent conference, World Heritage Projects of Influence, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Kā mate

It is with sadness that the family of Pearl Hinemoa Williams (née Hopkinson) inform you of her death on 29 August. She passed away peacefully in Methven at the age of 95. Pearl was the youngest of 12 children and last surviving child of Hartley and Henrietta Huirangatira Hopkinson (née Kapiti). She was raised at Arowhenua and attended Arowhenua Māori School. She is a loved mother of six children, nana to 13 mokopuna and tāua to 14 great-grandchildren. She fondly remembered her childhood growing up at Arowhenua.

Na, Rana Richards.

Arowhenua noho marae

On September 21-22, I joined 25 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi for a noho marae, hosted at Arowhenua Marae by Kāti Huirapa.

The group from various teams of Te Rūnanga enjoyed wonderful hospitality in the recently refurbished Te Hapa o Niu Tireni. We were a diverse group who generally did not know each other well. Staying together on the marae provided numerous opportunities to connect over kai, on the bus – or playing cards ‘til midnight! Our stay was all about making connections.

Connections were also made with our individual journeys in te reo Māori, waiata and tikanga – no matter what stage each of us were at. Our journeys in Te Ao Māori were extended by Lavinia Reihana-Moemate, who spoke to us on traditional healing methods, and Jonathan Reihana, who taught us how to make our own kōwhiowhio. We were provided a safe environment to move out of our comfort zone, to encourage and be encouraged.

Pearl Hinemoa Williams outisde Arowhenua Marae, her hau kāinga. Pearl passed away in August, aged 95.

Kia ora Anika!

On 3 October, Mokopuna Reo went to Anika Moa ‘Song for Bubbas’ concert at the Caroline Bay Hall. We met at the door – all 23 of us – with a mixture of us wearing Arowhenua Marae Centennial shirts and Mokopuna Reo tee shirts. We looked awesome and it was great to represent Arowhenua!

The most precious connections I made were with the local hapū. Gwen Bower made us feel at home immediately. Ūpoko Te Wera King brought tīpuna to life with a marae history kōrero. Kevin Russell-Reihana told us of the struggle and dedication to hold on to traditional rights to fish eel. Perhaps the highlight was being hosted by Wetere Home at the Timaru Rock Art Centre and rock art caves – visiting such places provided a poignant connection to our tīpuna.

We attended to celebrate a Māori performer with Māori tamariki participation in performing arts. Anika quickly engaged the crowd and our tamariki after a while began to participate along with her. Front row and centre e peke, waiata, kanikani – right to the end! We got our photo taken with Anika and she signed our well-used CDs too. We had a lovely hakari at the Caroline Bay Playground, although ngā tamariki were disappointed there was no water in the pool!

Ultimately, it was the sight of two young tamariki at our poropoaki who embodied the Te Rūnanga vision: Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei; for us and our children after us.

Me whiri mai te whānau, te hapū, te iwi, kā tauiwi, me ō rātou wāhi nohoka, ki roto i te whāriki, hei āwhina, hei tautoko i te akoraka, i te whakatipuraka o te mokopuna nei.

As kaimahi, we are working for the future of Ngāi Tahu to provide opportunities to our tamariki that we, our parents and our grandparents did not have: immersion in Ngāi Tahu culture, access to quality education, health care and employment. Most importantly, the noho served as a reminder that the manawa of our iwi lies in our hapū, marae and the testimony of our tīpuna.

The wider world of family and community is an integral part of the early childhood curriculum.

Kāti Huirapa motivated us to continue to work hard and give back to the people who have given us so much.

Thank you for having us.

Nā, Anthony Nihoniho.

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

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

He pēpi

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

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Koha to Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade

Last month, our rūnanga made a koha to the local volunteer fire brigade to aid their fundraising efforts towards a new first response vehicle. Waihao chairperson Graeme Lane presented the Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Bevin Joyce with this koha.

The station has been raising money for a new four wheel drive vehicle and whānau agreed at the last meeting that, as a rūnanga, we should contribute to this.

The Glenavy Fire Brigade is the second in the region to gain a first responder qualification. Fire chief Bevin Joyce said the brigade attends between 30-40 medical calls each year, including a lot of car crashes, as well as general medical incidents. During the presentation, Graeme acknowledged that in the event of a medical emergency happening at the marae, the Glenavy Fire Brigade was most likely to be the first responding unit, and for this reason it was important that the rūnanga contribute in some way.

Graeme Lane passing on our koha to the Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Waihao.

Kaumātua lunches

On 28 September, kaumātua travelled to Aoraki for lunch. Although it was an early start, a great day was had by all. The weather was superb and many stories were told in the vans and around the lunch tables. It was pleasing that some Waihao kaumātua from the West Coast took time out of their holiday to join the group for lunch. The next lunch is scheduled for 26 October, venue to be advised.

Kaumātua Christmas gift deposits

The venue for our kaumātua lunch, in full view of Aoraki.

Kaumātua are reminded that, to receive the Christmas gift deposit, they must provide the office with their bank account name and details. This gift will only be made to those registered kaumātua with bank details recorded at the time of payment. These details will only be accepted in writing (either by email or letter). We encourage all whānau to assist their kaumātua with this task. If you are unsure if these details have already been provided, please contact the office to confirm.

Website

The rūnanga website is now live. You can visit the site at www.waihaorunanga.co.nz Registered whānau members can obtain a password for login from the office. This will allow whānau members access to restricted pages which contain minutes, policies and operation forms.

See our home page to the right.

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Visiting school on the marae

This month we had the pleasure of pupils and staff from YMCA South Canterbury visiting us.

Whāriki

Over the last three months, whānau led by Sally Reihana completed a whāriki for Waihao Marae. The materials for this mat were sourced locally and created much interest and participation from whānau. We would like to thank Sally for the time and effort she put into this mahi.

Te Haumi jaw bones

Ramari Stewart came to the marae to supervise the removal of the jaw bones from the sand pit, where they have been for the last five years. The bones are now going through a series of cold washes under the watchful eye of nominated whānau. It is hoped that once this stage is complete, the hot wash process will commence.

Whānau will be updated as progress continues.

Weaving in progress for the whariki.

Rūnanga meeting calendar

There is one remaining whānau meeting scheduled for 2017. This will be held on 12 November from 10.30am to 12.30pm, followed by lunch.

Contributions

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

Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao on 03 689 4726 or waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Sally and Aerini preparing the flax for the Whāriki.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki He mate - a true matriarch

Tipa whanau would like to acknowledge all the of the amazing support that we received, from the wider Ngaitahu Community and from our Taranaki whānau, after losing our dear wife, mother and Nana, Te Uatorangi ‘Judy’ Tipa (nee Kātene) who passed away August 21, 2017 in Christchurch hospital surrounded by whānau.

She was the dearly loved wife of Joseph Puneke Tipa, loved mother of Mary Anne, Patrick, Maria, Betsy and Sarah Jane and adored by all her mokopuna and mokomoko.

Love to you all and thank you for your aroha and koha.

Arohanui Joseph Tipa and whānau.

Moeraki marae closed

The marae kitchen is well underway and is still closed for renovations. We are progressing well but still ask whānau to stay offsite - there is no access at this time due to health and safety requirements.

Right: Our beloved Nana, Mum, wife - Te Uatorangi ‘Judy’ Tipa.

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki members

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our Rūnanga Office; get in touch via email moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz , post to 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki R D 2, Palmerston, Otago 9482 or phone 03 439 4816 and ask for our registration form.

For our members who are registered, please contact our Rūnanga office to check and update your details. If you wish to receive regular updates on what the Rūnanga is up to or information from our TRoNT Rep newsletters, etc. please ensure your details are correct .

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Matthew Wylie PhD graduation

AGM and Rūnaka general meeting

Congratulations to Matthew Wylie who graduated from the University of Otago on 19 August with a Doctor of Philosophy, specialising in aquaculture and fish reproduction. Matt is a descendant of Pakinui Harpur, a mokopuna of John and Valmai Mincher, and son of Anthea and Russell Wylie.

The AGM for KHRkP Inc Soc, Puketeraki Limited and KHRkP Trust will take place at 10am sharp on Sunday 5 November and will be followed by the Rūnaka general meeting. We encourage all members to participate and be part of the democratic process.

Combined Rūnaka Christmas party

Matt is currently assisting with research in Vietnam at the Northern National Broodstock Centre for Mariculture, which aims to improve the breeding performance and aquaculture of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) – a high value fish species in Asia.

The Ōtākou-Puketeraki Christmas party will be at Puketeraki Marae in Karitāne on Sunday 3 December.

Please register your tamariki by emailing Justine Marshall: admin@puketeraki.nz or phoning the office on 03 465 7300.

Upon returning to New Zealand in the near future, Matt hopes he can use the knowledge from his tertiary education and whānau to assist in the economic development of primary industries in a truly environmentally sustainable manner through the development of high value aquaculture species.

Matt pictured with his grandfather John Mincher at the University of Otago Māori Pre-graduation Ceremony, August 19.

He also sees the potential of aquaculture to enhance and protect our wild fisheries (both commercial and recreational) through the release of captive-bred juveniles.

“During my time at university, one of the most rewarding aspects of my journey was the opportunity for me to connect with my whakapapa and whānau of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.

It is inspiring to be associated with such talented and knowledgeable people – so thank you whānau for your tautoko, encouragement and the opportunity for me to be involved with the rūnaka.

I would also like to thank Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for their valuable tertiary scholarships that allowed me to complete my studies.”

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Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

The Pirate Blackswords from Otago recently won the Corlett Junior Shield at Pakuranga Rugby Club in Auckland. The purpose of these games is to instil playing rugby with friends in a local club; to learn and to love the game of rugby. Our congratulations go to Ōtākou members, Tai (Taiaroa) McDonald and Timo (Timoti) Potiki who were part of the 2017 winning team. Tai said it was a really fun game and the Pakuranga club was really, really nice.

Our condolences and sympathy go to all our whānau who have suffered the loss of a loved one recently, including kā whānau of Matt Harvey, Harvey Uiti, Samuel Craigie and Jude Potiki. Also to the whānau of Helen Joan Te Koara Harborne, who passed away on 26 September 2017 in Nelson at 94 years of age. She was interned at Ōtākou Urupā on Saturday, 30 September.

Ko tō te rā ki Pukekura Haere atu rā e te rei Te moho, e rere, oki, oki mai Ko kōaratia te manawa Ko Ōtākou mokopuna i mahue mai Ko haere ki te kāpunipuni ki te tahatū o te raki Arā te ara whānui o Tāne ki te karetai wai I waiho mokemoke mai ō hua mokopuna Mā wai mātou e kawe, e ārahi Tērā ia te pure rangi Haehae ana kei Hananui Kei whenua hou koe rā Me puhi mātou ki reira E Te Koara, kei warewaretia tātou E moe ki te ūkaipō o ō tūpuna Ko ngū te reo, maumahatanga noa Auē te aroha, auē te mamae.

The Pirate Blackswords Manager Michelle McDonald proudly embraces her son Taiaroa McDonald and Timoti Potiki after the Pirate Blackswords won the Corlett Junior Shield Pakuranga 55/30 against the Pakuranga Cobras!

He pēpi

Arohanui to all expectant mums and for those pēpi delivered – nau mai, e ngā pēpi, ki te ao tūroa. May you have a happy and healthy journey ahead growing your whānau.

Hari huri tau

Ngā mihi nui me te aroha nui i tō rā whānau.

Share your kupu hou

Kia ora e hoa mā – hello friends.

Kōrero mai anō – say that again please.

Kia pai to rā e hoa – enjoy, have a good day my friend.

Sport achievements

Recently, Joe Parkinson won the Ariki Cross Country Cup for his school zone and went on to win the Otago Cross Country Champs held in Dunedin last month. His brother, Jacob Parkinson, also won his age group run at the Ariki Cup and came second in the Otago Cross Country Champs. Last athletics season both boys beat old Otago records; Joe for high jump and Jacob for long jump. They are gearing up for another season of athletics this summer, now that the metro rugby season is winding up. Koia kai a kōrua! These two guys rock! Ōtākou whānau members and young achievers, Jacob and Joe Parkinson outstanding in their sporting endeavours.

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Papanui waka

The ongoing care of the waka in its tank is in the capable hands of Dilys Johns, a senior research fellow in conservation and archaeology with the School of Social Sciences – Te Pokapū Pūtaiao Pāpori at the University of Auckland. Recently, Dilys was on site to check the tank water that the waka is in for another two years.

Toroa breeding season 2017/18

The first 2017/18 breeding season adult to arrive back at the Northern Royal Albatross colony on Taiaroa Head was heralded by bell ringing in Dunedin, including the ringing of our marae church bell.

The memorial church bell is a taoka which came from the 20 ton schooner, Perseverance, that Tūhawaiki owned around 1844. This year, senior constable Aaron Smith from the South Dunedin Community Police team rang the bell. Aaron said it was an unexpected honour and thanked Ōtākou for the privilege.

It’s all hands on deck with various innovative styles of carrying bags of chemical supplies to the Papanui waka tank shed. From left: Roera Komene, Rik Hemopo; centre, 13 Sep – Peter Asher with his back to the camera with police and staff who were taking part in a Corrections hui and lent a hand when the pallet arrived 14 Sept – Dilys Johns begins care of the waka and water testing.

When the chicks fly away from Taiaroa Head they will forage across the Pacific Ocean towards Chile then down to the Southern Ocean where they will circumnavigate the polar region before returning to their birth place at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head in 4 or 5 years’ time.

Hākui exhibition closing soon

Positive reports have filtered back to Ōtākou on the very well received exhibition, currently being shown in Christchurch, which highlights some of our Kāi Tahu tāua.

Our thanks go to all the involved curators, staff and management at the Otago and Canterbury Museums for their professional expertise and commitment in assisting ngā whānau throughout the planning and staging of this exhibition. Tō tātou whakawhetai ki te katoa.

Ōtākou website

One of the 23 8 month old Toroa chicks that fledged during September / October.

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online: www.otakourunaka.co.nz The Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau or personal news for inclusion in our pānui. Please send your news items, kupu hou etc. to: office@tro.org.nz – photos welcome too.

Senior Constable Aaron Smith, ringing the bell in the Ōtākou Marae Memorial Church on 19 September.

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Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora Waihōpai whānau, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa.

Well, time really flies when you are having fun – won't be long now and it will be Christmas, what a thought! The marae has been reasonably busy with different hui, including the taonga species wānanga, where whānau discussed ‘what is taonga to Ngāi Tahu?’ This hui ran for two days. Fonterra also came to the marae to hold a board meeting – awesome –hope they have more of them here. Cheers Fonterra.

Māori rugby teams have started back here in Murihiku. We recently had a hāngī which was put down by the Murihiku Māori rugby team as they hosted two mens’ teams and one wāhine team from Ōtākou, it was an awesome day. They were welcomed on to Murihiku Marae then, after a cuppa, were away to play. We had two men's wins, and a loss for the wāhine. Look out next year Ōtākou, we are coming for you!

We also hosted a Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu hui, a Te Ara Reo Wānanga which was really good and, of course, our kapa haka group, Te Rōpū o Murihiku. We had a wonderful invitation to a smorgasbord dinner at the marae with lots of singing with the ukulele group and other invited whānau. Plus we’ve had all our other internal hui, so it's been really good this month and the weather hasn't been too bad either.

Well whānau, that's about it from Waihōpai. To all our whānau that live outside of Murihiku we wish you all well – keep in touch with your families – cheers folks, and of course our whānau that live here to you all ngā mihi aroha.

Congratulations to all our birthday whānau for this month, hope you all had a great time on your special day. Also, not forgetting our lovely whānau that have blessed us with a new pēpi taonga, a huge congratulations to you all! To all our whānau who have lost a loved one, Waihōpai sends their deepest condolences to you all, ngā mihi aroha whānau.

Arohanui, arohanui, arohanui. Well, that’s it from us. Wishing you all well ‘til we kōrero again. Please take care of one another, look after each other, high five or a hug is great! Kapai, hei konei rā.

Nā, Squirrel on the Hill

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau,

We also had a joint whānau and Department of Conservation working bee there. This enabled us to get some much-needed mahi completed on this beautiful property. The track work is also nearing completion which will allow access down to the river.

After a relatively mild winter, kōanga is starting to bite here in the South and we frequently experience four seasons in one day! It’s lovely to see signs of new life everywhere as lambs and calves charge around paddocks and daffodils begin to spring up all around us. It is a time too where holidaymakers start arriving at cribs, dusting off lawnmowers and surfboards in anticipation of a long, warm summer. The beaches, cafes and shops also begin to show signs of life after the winter hiatus as the town awakes from its winter slumber.

Reports from the awa indicate that a fair amount of whitebait is being caught; certainly on the Aparima anyway. If you’d like to try your luck, please contact us here at the office. See below for further details.

If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and here is wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

The last month has been a busy one and has seen a diverse range of activities, many involving opportunities for whānau representation. A lot of the opportunities for bird transfers are weather dependent and can be subject to short notice periods. If you’re unavailable for a certain range of dates there may be other opportunities further down the line; get in touch to let us know if you are keen to get involved!

New pou for Whenua Hou The past, present, future and journey of people on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island has been immortalised in the form of three tōtara pou.

Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation (DoC) have been working together to erect the three pou to symbolise the importance of the island to Ngāi Tahu.

Over the last month, we’ve seen a number of different groups utilise Takutai o Te Tītī Marae, including the first of the whakairo wānanga and the Te Reo me ōna Tikanga wānanga. Both of these have been well supported and it is fantastic to see our marae being utilised by so many different whānau groups.

Whenua Hou Committee Chairman Tane Davis says the idea for installing the pou came about from discussions with the Whenua Hou Committee, which has representatives from the four Papatipu Rūnanga and the conservation board, on how best to tell the story of the island’s human history and preserve it for generations to come.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu was the venue for a number of wānanga involving Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, Adventure Development and the Manawa Hou programme.

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“We got talking about how to immortalise the stories of our past, preserve the present and look to the future.

Whenua Hou was an important site for local iwi who used it as a stopping point on their journeys south to the Tītī Islands and it was the first location in the south where European men – mostly sealers – and Māori women lived together.

“Today the island is also an important site for conservation, being home to the largest population of kākāpō. A sign wasn’t going to cut it, we decided, and the idea of pou stemmed from there.”

Department of Conservation Senior Ranger Biodiversity, Ros Cole, says the pou were the result of true partnership in action.

“From the early discussions right through to the unveiling, the common theme that really stuck out in everyone’s minds was partnership – everyone working together to achieve something special. You could really feel the sense of pride and camaraderie from everyone involved to be working together on something so unique that celebrates our shared heritage,” she says.

Whānau Pou: Tane Davis, Sonia Rahiti, Winsome Skerrett, Aunty Jane Davis, Atholl Anderson, Stewart Bull and James York.

The journey from go to pou was a lengthy one; after deciding on a vision for the island, which as a nature reserve is only accessible to permit holders, the challenge was finding the appropriate materials for the pou. It was agreed that fallen tōtara from Whenua Hou would be used.

“We had DoC staff out scouring the forests of Whenua Hou for fallen tōtara logs that might fit the bill but the wairua of pou is unique – eventually Tane and carver James York offered to spend a few days on the island to see what they could find.”

Tane says that trip proved incredibly valuable. Not only did they find four rākau that were perfect, they also noticed many of the trees had been ring barked to make pōhā – a kelp bag used to store preserved tītī, which further reinforced the importance of this kaupapa.

“This was a reminder of what our Ngāi Tahu tīpuna did in those early days. This connection to our heritage inspired the shape of the pou.”

Carver James York surveying the task ahead.

The three pou, named Te Pou Nēhera, who represents the ancient people, Te Pou Haumi, whose two waka represent the journey of early Ngāi Tahu and European settlers and Te Pou Hou, who represents the present day, true partnership and the mystery of the future – took 18 months to carve and were unveiled at a dawn ceremony earlier this month. Many of those present at the unveiling had direct descendancy links to Whenua Hou. Funding for the new pou came from the Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee with additional funding and support from DoC. The island’s original pou – Hinekete, who was installed by the Ashwell whānau in the early 1990s was laid to rest (in an earlier internment) returning her to the elements after doing her duty for 20 plus years.

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Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu working bee Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga maintains a close working relationship with Te Anau DoC staff over the mahi of Rua o tē Moko Fiordland National Park. The park contains some of the most precious taonga species and the partnership with our Papatipu Rūnanga is highly valued by DoC, so when it came to ideas on how to further that relationship in another meaningful way, it was not difficult to find a project of interest.

Te Kōawa Tūoa o Tākatimu (the valley) is a place and facility not well known to local DoC staff. The lodge proved to be an ideal spot to base our joint maintenance work from. There was no shortage of willing DoC staff for a two-day work party at Te Kōawa in September.

With a combined workforce of 40, made up of iwi and DoC, the allocated work tasks (cutting the new track formation, establishing 20 Good Nature A24 traps, resurfacing the driveway, clearing the gutters and a massive harakeke tidy up) soon fell to the sharpened blades and energy of the team.

The evening was filled with stories ‘tall and true’ after a banquet for the weary. All in all it was a brilliant outcome as some of the Te Anau staff have limited experience with their Treaty partner and the two days certainly gave opportunity to ‘get to know each other’. It certainly showed the willingness of all to work together and that augurs well for the future.

Nā, Greg Lind Operations Manager/Pou Matarautaki Whitebait Stand Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka now own a whitebait stand on the Aparima river. The stand is available for whānau to use throughout the season and you can book this site via the office. You will also be required to read and acknowledge our whitebaiting health and safety documentation and complete 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. To be fair to everybody, bookings can only be made two weeks in advance and we will ballot out the prime tides if we have multiple requests for those periods. Those whānau who have so far used the stand have 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!

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

Volunteers We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the various projects and commitments we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with.

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This works includes representation on boards or appointment panels, bird transfers, assisting at the marae, working in the nursery or the wetlands. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

Communication with whānau If you or your whānau are moving house, please let us know at the office so we can update our database and keep in touch with you. We are also looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate!

One of the things we have done is to create an Opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The following link will take you to this page: www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Runaka-opportunity-pages In the interim, we will continue to send you emails. However, if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Poroporoaki Spencer Morrison (27/06/1932 – 13/09/2017) Spencer (Sergeant Major) Morrison was born in 1932 in Invercargill and spent his childhood at Orepuki – Te Waewae Bay and was one of four children born to Jim Morrison of Bluff and Annie Ladbrook of Mataura.

Spencer’s name denotes the family connection to James Spencer, one of the original settlers of early Bluff. Spencer’s grandfather (Jack) arrived in Bluff from the Shetlands off the coast of Scotland, and married into the Spencer family.

Spencer was educated at Southland Boys High School.

He spent a year as a bank junior before undertaking his compulsory military training. It was with the army that Spencer found his niche and he remained for a further 10 years. Following this, he tried his hand at several trades; as a storekeeper in Milburn, assistant manager of the Fairfield Tavern in Dunedin, engineering at George Wilson and Sons in Invercargill and as relieving manager for the Ashburton Licensing Trust.

On behalf of his family, Spencer accompanied his cousin Fred Ryan and then MP Mark Peck to Parliament for the final reading of a Bill of Parliament pardoning the soldiers that were executed in WWI, of which Victor Spencer was one.

On leaving the army, Spencer continued as a volunteer part-time soldier till 1992. He was also the Drum major of the 4th Battalion Otago/Southland Regiment Pipes and Drums. His commitment as a volunteer saw him awarded the status of Warrant Officer – Sergeant Major by the Ministry of Defence in 1986.

Spencer’s forte as a Drill Sergeant led to him having this role with the Ascot Hotel Brass Band and the City of Invercargill Caledonian Pipe Band. A highlight for Spencer in 1979 and 1980 was both bands becoming the New Zealand Champion Marching bands of which he was Drill Instructor at the time.

And always, the pull of the south was there and 20 years ago, Spencer bought a property at Greenhills and began work as the office manager with Ward Wilsons, an accountancy firm in Invercargill and since then he was always involved with Bluff. Spencer was a past member of the Bluff Community Board and Bluff RSA executive. He was Chairman and an active participant of the Bluff Drama Club. Spencer’s performance in the Bluff Drama Club show – ‘Ain’t Half Hot Mum’ as Windsor Davies earned him the nickname ‘Lovely Boy’ from his RSA peers.

Spencer was a proud descendant of Mere Te Kauri and James Spencer and was aware of his Māori heritage and his 23

ties to the Bluff Marae, Te Rau Aroha. Through his passion for woodwork, he assisted with the carvings of the whare tipuna, Tahu Pōtiki. His work on this is illustrated by the pou toko manawa, which required extensive jig sawing. His home was filled with objects from his woodturning, but taking pride of place was a beautiful tukutuku stick which he elaborately carved with his whakapapa, including the Morrison coat of arms and his regiment shield.

His jovial manner and friendliness was infectious, and his laughter is something we will not forget.

Haere atu rā e te rangatira. Arohanui, te whānau o Te Rau Aroha Marae me Te Rūnaka o Awarua.

Elena Joan Leask (27/09/1955 – 24/09/2017) Kia ora, my name is Nanny Fran and I have had the privilege of working alongside Elena at the Te Rūnaka o Awarua after school Study Centre programme.

Elena taught at both Kōnini and Bluff Schools from the early ‘90s and joined the Study Centre in the old house (Tārere ki Whenua Uta), in the grounds of Te Rau Aroha Marae, from May 2013 until March 2016 when she was unable to continue due to poor health.

Elena had a genuine love for all the students who she came into contact with and this showed when students struggled to understand school work or if they were going through a rough time. She had the patience and spent whatever time was needed with those who needed it. She had a way of communicating with the students that made them feel comfortable and willing to open up and talk, and there were some characters!

Elena knew how to put a smile on kids’ faces and hold their attention with her storytelling. Her different voices, characters, along with the imagination and theatre she was so good at and well-known for by students and adults alike. She was a story writer and had a passion for writing short stories. Often, when the children finished all their homework and if there were a few minutes to spare before home time, we were fortunate enough to listen to her read and act some of her stories.

All we needed was popcorn, because the students were so captivated with her acting, the different voices and theatre she used, especially if it was an adventure or a drama story.

Hui-ā-Iwi trip for members The trustees of Te Rūnaka o Awarua Charitable Trust have approved funding to cover transport and accommodation for eight adults to attend Hui-ā-Iwi at Tuahiwi Marae this year. A van and accommodation has already been booked and confirmed.

Elena will be greatly missed by the students past and present, her work colleagues, friends and whānau.

Eulogy given by Nanny Fran (Francis Wilson) at Elena’s service at Avenal Park Funeral Home on Friday, 29 September 2017.

Awarua Rūnaka members that are interested in attending Hui-ā-Iwi at Tuahiwi Marae between 2327 November are asked to complete an Expression of Interest form. You can request these forms by emailing: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz or phoning Tina on 03 212 6029 or Gail on 03 212 6020. Alternatively, you can call into the office at 12 Bradshaw Street Bluff.

Appointment of kaiwhakahaere The Awarua Rūnaka office is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Whaanga as the kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnaka o Awarua Charitable Trust. Along with the trustees, staff of Te Rūnaka o Awarua and Te Rau Aroha Marae wish Dean all the best with this role and look forward to working closely with him.

All completed Expression of Interest Forms can be emailed to: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz or alternatively can be dropped off at the Awarua Rūnaka office at 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff. Entries close on 31 October 2017 and will be drawn on 1 November 2017. Successful applicants will be notified by telephone or email by the close of business that day. Please note all other expenses such as food and refreshments over the period of the trip will be the responsibility of those members selected to attend.

The trustees and staff would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Hana Morgan, who has recently stepped down from the kaiwhakahaere role and her long association and service to Te Rūnaka o Awarua and Te Rau Aroha Marae – we wish her all the best.

Awarua Rūnaka meeting All members, or intending members, are invited to attend the rūnaka meeting at 6pm on Monday, 20 November at the office (12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff).

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PUBLICATION FOR SALE FROM 20 NOVEMBER 2017

He Rau Mahara is an expression of gratitude and acknowledgement to our Ngai Tahu servicemen who enlisted in the First World War. To purchase your copy of He Rau Mahara, go to our online shop www.shop.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/shop/books or buy your copy at Hui-Ä -Iwi 2017.

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

Programme of events Friday 24 November

Saturday 25 November

Sunday 26 November

12pm

Pōwhiri

9am

Whakamoemiti

9am

Whakamoemiti

2pm

History of the Ngāi Tahu Claim

9am

9am

3.30pm

Hākari

Opening of stalls and exhibition; tours start

Opening of stalls and exhibition; tours start

4pm

Opening of stalls and exhibition

9.30am

Freshwater wānanga

10am

Presenting the Tangata Ngāi Tahu book and website

11.30am Report back and Iwi forum

11am

Form and Function wānanga

1.30pm

Te Atakura

2pm

Te Here wānanga (wharenui)

11.30am Te Pōkai Ao and Tuahiwi Rangatahi hub presentation

3pm

Te Apārangi wānanga (wharenui)

8pm

Main concert featuring Marlon Williams and Ardijah

10.30am Tribal Economies wānanga

12pm

Poroporoaki

Hui-ā-Iwi information and updates Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

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www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-events/hui-a-iwi

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Tūturu

Tahu FM

Plan ahead for Hui-ā-Iwi Have you booked your travel and accommodation?

Discount rate for rental vehicles through Avis Avis is proud to support Hui-ā-Iwi this year by offering a discounted rate for rental vehicles.

E te whānau, Hui-ā-Iwi is coming up fast – so get booking your travel and accommodation! Tuahiwi Marae is in North Canterbury and a 20 minute drive from the Christchurch city centre. There are plenty of accommodation options available around North Canterbury and Christchurch.

To take advantage of these great rates, book online at www.avis.co.nz or call Avis on 0800 655 111 and use this promo code for all bookings - AWD - V536899.

Exhibition stalls

Looking in North Canterbury?

Please contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre on 03 327 3134

Stalls will be set up and open in the exhibition area for whānau to browse and buy. Have you applied to run a stall at Hui-ā-Iwi? Ngāi Tūāhuriri is managing the stalls space, and will be in contact with whānau soon to confirm details. If you have any questions please email stalls@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Looking in Christchurch city?

Please contact the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre on 03 379 9629 or visit www.christchurchnz.com

Don’t forget to bring along some cash on the day for cash-only purchases at the stalls.

What’s happening at Hui-ā-Iwi Tamariki Nohinohi (2–5 years) Tuahiwi Preschool will be open for mātua to drop off tamariki nohinohi between the ages of 2-5 for TWO HOURS of minding and play with their whanaunga from across the takiwā. There will also be a Chill Zone for whānau to relax and have some quiet time in between all of the activities and fun.

Rangatahi (5-18 years) The Rangatahi Space will be an interactive and innovative space for rangatahi by rangatahi.

A jam-packed programme that targets the pillars of Ngāi Tahu. A weekend full of games, workshops, competitions, prizes, carnival and our very own hākari will keep tamariki and rangatahi entertained throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. We have a registration form that we would appreciate being completed for catering purposes. You can find this on the ‘We Are Tuahiwi’ Facebook page where we will keep you up to date with all that is to come.

Manaaki for our kaumātua The Kī Kōpū will be a space for Kaumātua, who are 65 years and over, to relax in throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. Kaumātua will be able to enjoy entertainment and wānanga and will receive the very best manaakitanga.

Headline acts on Saturday night - Marlon Williams and Ardijah We have two incredible acts lined up for Saturday night’s concert – our very own Marlon Williams and the ever-popular 1980s polyfonk band Ardijah.

Critically acclaimed Marlon Williams has been performing his unique brand of country-inspired music at sell-out concerts all over the world, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots, and will be taking to the main stage at Hui-āIwi. 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 Watchin’ U, Silly Love Songs and Time Makes a Wine, they are sure to be a hit with whānau.

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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu People of Ngāi Tahu

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2017

Publication November 2017

1. Buy at the Ngāi Tahu price, $24.99. Go to our online shop www.shop.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/shop/books.

And, yes, orders can be placed early!

2. Tāngata Ngāi Tahu will also be available at all good bookstores, or order directly from Bridget Williams Books (www.bwb.co.nz) at RRP$39.99

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TO ORDER SEE OVER

Southland Water and Land Plan On Wednesday 27 September representatives from Te Rūnaka o Awarua, Waihōpai Rūnaka, Hokonui Rūnaka and Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Te Ao Mārama Inc and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu attended the Water and Land Plan Hearing in the Environment Court at Environment Southland.

It was the turn of whānau, hapū and iwi to present their submissions to the Environment Court. To accompany their submissions a video recording of local Ngāi Tahu representatives from Papatipu Rūnaka expressed their concerns about fresh, clean waterways in Murihiku.

Dean Whaanga and colleagues reading out their submissions.

The submissions were addressed to the Environment Courts panel of: Lloyd McCallum (Environment Southland Councillor), Eric Roy (Environment Southland Councillor), Rob van Voorthuyen (Environment Southland Chair), Edward Ellison (Commissioner) and Maurice Rodway (Environment Southland Councillor).

Mini geysers at Te Rau Aroha Marae Wednesday 20 September saw little geysers spouting up amongst the paving on the marae ātea. Luckily, the marae had no bookings for the remainder of the week!

The area was roped off for health and safety purposes and the plumbers swung into action to fix the broken pipe below.

Unfortunately, when the digger starting digging to locate the broken pipe it accidently cut the telephone lines to our Early Childhood Centre, Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua. A day or so later their telecommunication issues were resolved. Thanks to all involved in getting this issue resolved and the area repaved.

Waka ama logo competition winner Recently, the executive of Ngā Kaihoe o Rākihautū Waka Ama Rōpū ran a competition for a logo they could use on their waka and letterhead. They are pleased to announce that Tammi Topi had the winning design and will receive a $300 gift card. Kelly Sinclair and Nikiah Rouse’s logos earned Highly Commended recommendations and each will receive a set of Māori Myths and Legends books.

It is hoped to have a photo of all three receiving their prizes in the pānui next month.

Forestry interests Forest and Harvesting Managers (FHM) is managed

by Tim Smith (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe and Kāi Tahu). In 2007, he represented Kāi Tahu on a young leadership scholarship that led him to travel to East Russia on a two-month forestry exchange scheme. Tim has been in the industry for over 30 years and has held several senior management roles in the companies he has worked for but has now branched out to serve his clients with an independent forestry management company.

If you know of any whānau or Māori land owners that have forest on their land, get them to check out the FHM website at: www.forestandharvesting.co.nz.

Winning Waka Ama Logo – designed by Tammi Topi. Other awesome entries below.

Tim can be contacted on (03) 488 1373 or 027 587 3665.

Alternatively you can email Tim on timsmith@forestand harvesting.co.nz.

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Expression of interest Opportunities have arisen in the following land blocks: Waipopo 9B2 and Waipopo 9A Sec 2 (Near the township of Temuka). Both blocks are currently leased out for cropping and a small rent is received annually.

Māori freehold land shares can be sold to the preferred class of alienees who are: a)

Children and remoter issue of the alienating owner

b)

Whanaunga of the alienating owner who are associated in accordance with tikanga Māori with the land

c)

Other beneficial owners of the land who are members of the hapū associated with the land

d)

Trustees of persons referred to in any of paragraphs a) to c)

e)

Descendants of any former owner who is or was a member of the hapū associated with the land.

If you are interested in purchasing these shares please contact, H.T (Nash) Norton on 03 212 7063 for more information.

Riverton Primary School noho marae On 14 September, students from Riverton Primary School, along with parent helpers and teachers, arrived at Te Rau Aroha Marae for an overnight noho marae.

The time was spent learning waiata, kapa haka and tikanga. The students also had the added bonus of having the Kaitoko Mātauranga from Awarua Rūnaka (Bubba Thompson) and Kaitohutohu from Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka (Pip Hakopa) along to assist.

Pānui from Awarua Rūnaka members If members have an item of interest to share with Ngāi Tahu whānau or wish to profile Ngāi Tahu whānau who are achieving in what they are doing, please contact Tina on (03) 212 6029 or tina.mitchell@awaruarunaka.iwi. nz.

Above: Bubba Thompson, Pip Hakopa and a few students in front of Tahu Pōtiki Whare Tupuna. Below: Bubba Thompson, Pip Hakopa and Riverton Primary School students in front of Tahu Pōtiki Whare Tupuna.

Awarua Rūnaka membership database We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. We encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or tina.mitchell@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz.

Please note: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit directly on 0800 524 8248.

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

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Taurahere rōpū Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki have met a few times in the last couple of months. There’s still lots of energy amongst the group to practice and learn Kāi Tahu waiata and mōteatea.

Watch your inbox for the next hui day and time whānau!

Birthday celebration Whānau from the Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki rōpū gathered for the 81st birthday celebration of Tāua Mary Williams.

Her actual birthday is 20 September but we were able to get together on Friday 22 September to celebrate. A lovely kai was had by all and even a nice glass of wine… or two!

Attendance at Kāi Tahu roadshow A couple of our whānau – Whaea Ropine Cook and her tamāhine, Sharmaine – attended the Kāi Tahu Roadshow in Wellington in August and had a great time.

There is discussion about our Ōtaki and Wellington taurahere meeting up on Waitangi Day to foster whanaungataka.

From left: Maia Whiterod, Mariana Williams-Wilson, Donna Carkeek, Mary Williams, Robyn Cook, Amiria Whiterod

20 year anniversary Ngāi Tahu claim To mark the 20 year anniversary of the signing of the Deed of Settlement for the Ngāi Tahu claim, here’s a picture of the Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki hākui enjoying their time at parliament for this occasion.

Poroporoaki Hākui Kuini Flutely is heading back to her papa kāika in Te Waipounamu. While it will be sad to see her go, we look forward to her visits back to Ōtaki.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau held its annual Hui-āTau over the weekend of 29 September to 1 October.

In parliament for the Ngāi Tahu Settlement, 20 years ago. From left: Amiria Whiterod, Mariana Williams-Wilson, Clare Climie, Robyn Cook.

The theme this year was Mahi Toi and we had a range of artists from all over Aotearoa come to give workshops for our whānau up here. We were lucky enough to have Tā Moko artist Christine Harvey come up and do a moko kauae on two of our whaea. It was a beautiful experience for both of the wāhine and for our rōpū to witness such a special moment. Thank you Chrissy and special congratulations to our kuia Erena!

We also had our in-house raranga expert, Te Atiwei Ririnui, host some workshops on the tikanga of harakeke. We learnt Ngāi Tahu karakia, how to clean the pā, collect the harakeke and prepare the whenu. Later in the day the whānau learnt to make putiputi!

Maha Tomo held workshops on bone carving throughout the weekend. He had workshops for both rangatahi and adults, who got to create their own marama carving.

He went through the tikanga of whakairo, the kōrero of the marama and how to actually make a bone carving. Te pai nui o te mahi hoki!

Ngāi Tahu whānui outside Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae at MIT in Ōtara

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We were also fortunate enough to have Riki Bennet come along and teach our whānau about taonga puoro.

Riki talked us through the history of the instruments, their place in Māori culture and how they are made. He gave us a demonstration and some of the kids were lucky enough to have a go! Riki, being a man of many talents, also held a workshop on hika ahi. Thanks to his kōrero and workshops, we can now happily spend a night in the forest without fear of the cold!

Another artist who came along was Dietrich Soakai, a spoken word poet, who held a rangatahi workshop helping kids to find ways of expressing themselves. The kids raved about the workshop and we even had some present their poems to the whānau later. Thank you Dietrich!

Riki Bennet demonstrates Hika Ahi

To top off a jam packed weekend, we also had Arapata Reuben and Jaleesa Panirau-Glover from the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit come up. A massive thank you to Arapata and Jaleesa, who helped our whānau with learning about their whakapapa and provided great kōrero and many laughs – and we would never turn down a free t-shirt!

The weekend was a fantastic success and wouldn’t have been possible without the support of MIT, our kaumātua Pāpā Kūkūpa and Pāpā Bones, the Ngāi Tahu Fund, our ringawera and the executive committee up here in Tāmaki. Also, a huge thank you to everyone that came along, our beautiful Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki whānau.

Ngāi Tahu Archives: Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau feedback from whānau

Spoken word poet Dietrich with some of our beautiful rangatahi.

September 2017 back cover

Right: Ngāi Tahu whānau pack in hear about Taonga Puoro from Riki Bennet.

Left: Erena Ryder shows off her Marama carving during a workshop.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office We would like to thank and acknowledge Jan Hikawai, Kay Taylor, Kathy Coombes and particularly Hawea Ellison for calling or writing in with information on the photograph from last months’ back page.

This image was taken at the celebration of Johnny Edwards 21st birthday at Huirapa Hall, Puketeraki around 1954-55.

The numbered list of names is as follows:1.

Kuini Parata

2.

Unidentified

3.

Wikitoria Te Tau (nee Hopkinson)

4.

Taini Wright (nee Parata)

5.

Johnny Parata

6.

Richard J S Te Tau

7.

Daisy Parata

8.

Riki Parata / Richard Te Maire Parata

9.

Mihi Kerekere (nee Parata)

10.

Doug Marr?

11.

Colin Moore

12.

Mahana Walsh (nee Te Tau formerly Smith)

13.

Percy Smith

14.

Sally Stanton or Hira Stanton

15.

George Horton

16.

Eileen Horton

17.

Sandra Kimber

18.

Hine Kent

19.

Betty Kent

20.

Eric Edwards

21.

Nora Edwards

22.

Winnie Gallon?

23.

Mrs Macbeth

24.

Peter Macbeth

25.

Peg Moore

26.

Wi Duff

27.

? Face obscured

28.

Hira Apes

29.

? Face indistinguishable

30.

Joyce Kimber

31.

Doreen Tubman

32.

Oliver (Ollie) Tubman

33.

Face obscured

34.

Rata Apes

35.

Allen Douglass

36.

Dorothy Douglass

37.

Tommy Apes

38.

Len Anderson (shop keeper)

39.

Moira Anderson

40.

Bill Apes

41.

Pipiriki Duff (Wi Duff’s mother)

42.

Rangi Ellison

43.

? Could be Jean Duff (Wi Duff’s wife) nee Bragg

44.

Face obscured

45.

Joe Kent

46.

David Ellison

47.

John Edwards

48.

Bob Gillon

49.

Obscured

50.

Hank ?

51.

Thelma Barrett

52.

Bill Barrett

53.

Bob Parata

54.

Unidentified

55.

Unidentified

56.

Tira Curtiss (nee Harper)

57.

Bill Wright

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 Tīpuna Whānau.

Environment Team - Te Ao Tūroa

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Nohoanga Nohoanga provides 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 as a result of the Settlement of the Ngāi Tahu Claim through the allocation of specific ‘camping’ sites to support mahinga kai activities.

Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land adjacent to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used to facilitate the gathering of food and other natural resources by Ngāi Tahu whānui. They are usually one hectare in size. Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between the middle of August and the end of April each year.

provide shelter for site users.

Facilities and services Nohoanga site users are permitted to use the nearby DoC camping site facilities at Hans Bay. Facilities include toilets and a tapped water supply (although boiling of this water is recommended before use).

Alternatively users are encouraged to provide their own toilet, shower and cooking facilities. Users should bring their own supply of water (a minimum of 10 litres pernday for every person on the site).

There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu. Not all of these sites are available for use.

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

Procedure for use of nohoanga 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, see below for procedure for authorisation.

Other public facilities near the nohoanga site include various fire pits/barbecue areas, benches/seating, a children’s play area, a jetty and a boat-launching ramp.

There are also numerous walking tracks in and around Lake Kaniere, including Mt Tūhua Track.

1. Contact Sophie McGregor on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngāitahu.iwi.nz at least 10 working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site

Site restrictions

2. 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 both that those applying for the authorisation are entitled to do so and that any past use has been consistent with the conditions of the authorisation.

3. If the site is available you will be sent an authorisation (by post, fax or e-mail) before you leave for the nohoanga site; then

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No domestic animals/pets are permitted on this nohoanga site

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Fire restrictions may apply to this area. Please contact the Department of Conservation Area Office in Hokitika, before using this site to assess the situation

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It is advisable to take drinking water to the site, as all water from the DoC campsite needs to be boiled before drinking.

Waipara River [Township] – North Canterbury The Waipara nohoanga site is situated approximately one hour north of Christchurch. Travelling north on State Highway 1, turn off at Waipara Township onto SH7 (the inland route to Hanmer Springs), travel about half a kilometre and turn left into Barnett’s Road. The site is at the end of Barnett’s Road in amongst the willows.

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

Lake Kaniere Nohoanga, Te Tai Poutini Lake Kaniere is approximately 20km/40mins inland from Hokitika. The nohoanga site is located on Lake Kaniere Road, approximately 300 metres past the Department of Conservation (DoC) camping area at Hans Bay.

The nohoanga is situated beside the Waipara River.

The site is large, flat and well sheltered, providing an excellent camping area.

Lake Kaniere nohoanga is a large, relatively flat and well drained site with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The site has good vehicle access and a number of large trees and shrubs that

This site has excellent vehicle access and is suitable for

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both caravans and campervans. There are numerous vehicle tracks through the site and plenty of space for parking vehicles.

Facilities and services This site has no facilities or services. Nohoanga site users will be required to hire portable toilets and are required to bring their own water supplies (a minimum of 10 litres per day for every person on the site). All rubbish and waste must be removed by users upon departure of Waipara River nohoanga.

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Fire restrictions may apply to this area. Please contact the Hurunui District Council before using this site to assess the situation

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Note: By using Waipara River [Township] nohoanga site you are agreeing to these conditions.

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

Ngāi Tahu & Department of Conservation Ngāi Tahu Taonga Species Wānanga Over the last few months, Te Ara Hononga (the partnership framework between DOC and Ngāi Tahu), has been examining the current relationship between DOC and Ngāi Tahu.

One observation we have made is that rūnaka spend a lot of time reacting to DOC’s agenda or the latest crisis.

With the release of DOC’s Threatened Species Strategy, we were keen not to fall into the familiar pattern of reacting.

This wānanga (20-21 September) was organised to get on the front foot in terms of Ngāi Tahu thinking about our taonga species.

The workshop opened at Murihiku Marae with an invitation to the participants from throughout the takiwā to take a proactive focus. The group took this on and proceeded to have an incredible two days of discussion, drawing and dreaming.

As one participant said: “we want to be growing, not fixing”.

Estelle Leaske checking traps out and about in the ngahere.

Some of the group also spent time with Estelle Leaske

out at the inspirational project at Motopōhue/Bluff Hill which demonstrates what can be done to begin to get rid of pests and restore the ngahere.

The wānanga is the first step in a series of important discussions about our taonga species, not just those on the list in the Act but the full web of life. It covers vital topics about kaitiakitanga and rangatiratanga at all levels. The intention is to do some work over the next months in putting together a Ngāi Tahu Taonga Species strategy and hold a broader hui in February 2018 to further the thinking. On that basis we will be in a good position to have an informed discussion with DOC in 2018.

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Shared equity home ownership New shared equity project to awhi whānau into home ownership With two small children and house prices at a premium, Allanah Burgess would never have thought that she would achieve the Kiwi dream, of home ownership. But for the Burgess whānau, this dream came true when, Allanah and her two tamariki, Kaia and Maika, were selected as one of five whānau in a successful pilot programme for shared equity home ownership, led by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

The pilot called for participants early last year and ran through 2016 into early 2017. Project lead Wayne Vargis says the Ngāi Tahu foray into the housing space, “just made sense and is a win-win for all.”

“We wanted to make a tangible impact on the lives of whānau. It’s clear that whānau want better access to housing solutions. So we began by asking the question: how do we help get more Ngāi Tahu whānui into their own home?”

Allanah was given the opportunity to apply and was taken through an initial evaluation interview. It was a long process but not one that she would walk alone; while she organised her KiwiSaver, Whai Rawa withdrawals, and applied for a HomeStart Grant, the Ngāi Tahu housing kaitoko was there to tautoko her.

“I was called to say I was a really good candidate. At that stage, I still didn’t really think it would happen. It’s the first time something like this has ever happened to me!”

“I was thinking ‘there’s no way that I can save enough for a deposit after rental costs’. This was the only shot at owning a home I’d have in the near future.

Allanah is amazed at the amount of knowledge she has acquired in this process, after previously knowing nothing about purchasing a home.

“My mortgage is for 70% per cent of the house, for which I make repayments to the bank. I have the opportunity to buy back the remaining 30% of the house from Ngāi Tahu,” Allanah says.

“The way I think about it is, if I buy those shares back at a responsible rate, I’m helping more people like me to access this programme to get into their own homes too. It’s actually a really good feeling.”

Shared equity home ownership means that whānau can get into a home sooner rather than later. Whānau purchase a share of a home to a level they can afford. Te Rūnanga owns the remainder passively. The smaller mortgage and lower repayments make home ownership a reality now. For affordable homes (<$450k), mortgage costs are similar to rental payments.

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Te Rūnanga Rūnanga oo Ngāi Ngāi Tahu Tahu and and Whai Whai Rawa Rawa Fund Fund Limited Limited Te are considering considering off offering ering registered registered tribal tribal members members are KiwiSaver savings savings option! option! aa KiwiSaver

We’ve sent all Whai Rawa members and non-members (with a known email address) a link We’ve sent all Whaisure Rawa members andjunk non-members a known email address) a link to a survey (make you check your folder!) so (with we can hear your views on whether to a survey (make sure you check your junk folder!) so we can hear your views on whether different risk or fund options would be a ractive to members. different risk or fund options would be a ractive to members.

The survey is short and will only take five minutes to complete! Share your views and you The survey is short and will only take five minutes to complete! Share your views and you will be entered into the draw to win a $500 Prezzy card or a pair of Beats By Dre headphones! will be entered into the draw to win a $500 Prezzy card or a pair of Beats By Dre headphones!

The survey results will be treated in confidence, and no-one will be able to identify you from The survey results will be treated in confidence, and no-one will be able to identify you from the research. For more information you can contact Kate Alderslade on 0800 942 472 or the research. For more information you can contact Kate Alderslade on 0800 942 472 or email Kate.Alderslade@ngaitahu.iwi.nz email Kate.Alderslade@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Make sure sure you you get get your your Make $200* Matched Matched Savings!

Savings! $200* Only half of our members will Only half of our members will receive up to $200 Matched Savings* each for receive up to $200 Matched Savings* each for saving during the 2017 calendar year. saving during the 2017 calendar year.

Will it be you?!

Will it be you?!

All full members who save before 31st All full members who save before 31st December will be eligible with those aged 15 December will be eligible with those aged 15 and under ge ing $4 to every $1 saved and and under ge ing $4 to every $1 saved and those aged 16-64 matched those aged 16-64 matched at $1 to $1! at $1 to $1! *Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members *Te Rūnanga matched savings and5 distributions availableStatement) to all members under 65 years of age (see pages of the Productare Disclosure and under 65 years of age (see pagesscheme 5 of thecontribution Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement tax) deducted at your are subjectRSCT to RSCT scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal rate (retirement (see page 13-14 of the Other Material Information personal RSCT rate (see page 13-14 of the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com). document at www.whairawa.com).

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Whakapapa Unit He Rau Mahara pukapuka The Whakapapa Unit are pleased to announce that He Rau Mahara will be available for purchase from 20 November 2017.

He Rau Mahara is a taonga that recognises the important role our Ngāi Tahu tīpuna played in the First World War. Undertaken to coincide with New Zealand’s First World War Centenary 2014 – 2019, the project brings together three years of research and interviews with whānau.

Whakapapa Projects Advisor, Allanah Burgess, acknowledges those who served in WWI as the tribe’s unacknowledged heroes.

“We often acknowledge contemporary Ngāi Tahu heroes but we don’t tend to pay tribute to our tīpuna who put their lives on the line during the Great War,” says Allanah.

The book will also be expanded into a website which will also showcase video and audio content. More information on the project can be found here: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/our_stories/tk73-from-the-pa-to-the-battlefields-of-the-great-war/ For any enquiries please call Allanah Burgess on 03 974 0082 or email: whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Kotahi Mano Kāika

There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5pm on the last Friday of February, June, and October.

E kā manu taki, e kā manu tāiko, e tuku nei i tō tātou reo kia rere ki tōhona Aorakitaka.

Types of funding available:

Kā Manukura o te Reo

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

Kia kūrapa mai! Kia kūrehu mai!

Tēnā tātou. E rere kau ana kā mihi ki a koutou te kāhui e whaiwhai ana i tō tātou nei tino taoka, arā ko te reo kāmehameha o Pōua mā, o Taua mā.

Whānau Reo

Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend immersion initiatives such as:

Just a quick reminder that the current Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) funding round closes at 5pm on Friday 27 October 2017.

There are different contestable funds available to assist you in acheiving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months. This is also an opportunity for individuals to apply for funding assistance for the Kura Reo Kāi Tahu, 14-18 January 2018, and the Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu in April 2018. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language.

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Kura Reo Kāi Tahu , 14-18 January 2018;

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Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka, whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/or

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KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā.

Applicants can apply for up to $2000 per whānau per year.

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Kāika Reo

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3500 per whānau cluster (four or more whānau), per year.

Papakāika Reo Fund

The Papakāika Reo fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community. The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo development of registered Kāi Tahu members.

How to apply

You can apply online, or by printing, filling out and sending a scanned copy of the application form to KMK staff by 5pm on Friday the 27th October 2017. Application forms along with funding criteria and conditions can be found at: www.kmk.maori.nz/funding-overview For further information, contact Darren Solomon on darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or waea: 021 518 661.

Kia kūrapa mai, kia kūrehu mai e hoa mā!

Reo o te wā - Language of the season Kaupeka: Kana (Spring)

Kīwaha: Kei roto i a ia (Reference: Wanikau 1890: 2) This kīwaha was used traditionally as a way of describing a patu being concealed on the body, unknown to others. In a contemporary example, if someone was hiding their phone before they went to bed, either in their pocket or in their jersey, you could use ‘kei roto i a koe?’ to ask if it is concealed on their body. This could also be applied to money or a passport when travelling overseas.

Kīwaha: Kāhore he riteka (Reference: Wanikau 1890: 2) This kīwaha is best used as a way to say ‘there is no other option/choice’. If your child is crying because they want to wear the clothes they had on yesterday, stains and all, you could use ‘kāhore he riteka’ to tell them they must wear the clean clothes, there is no other option. This could also be applied to food. If you have cooked dinner for your family and they do not want to eat it, ‘kāhore he riteka’ would be a polite way of reminding them that they will go hungry if they do not eat the food they have been given.

Kotahi Mano Kāika events calendar INITIATIVE

WHEN /WHERE

WHO / TE REO LEVEL

Kaupapa

Āhea/Kai hea?

Ko wai/ Taumata Reo?

Kotahi Mano Kāika funding round

Wā kapi/Deadline: 27 Ono (October) 2017 Kā taumata katoa – All levels

NgāWhakataetaeKapaHakaKuraTuarua 22-24 Ono (October) 2017 ki Waitaha (Waitaha) Burnside High School

Kā taumata katoa – All levels

Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura

3-5 Whitu (November) 2017

Te Pūtake - Te Puku Beginners - Intermediate

Hui-ā-Iwi - Tuahiwi

24-26 Whitu 2017

Kā taumata katoa – All levels

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

14-18 Iwa (January) 2018 Arowhenua

Te Pūtake - Te Puku - Te Tihi Conversational beginners -Advanced

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Kai te haere (April) 201 Ōtautahi

Te Puku – Te Tihi Intermediate - Advanced

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Kā awheawhe me kā kohekohe Workshops and activities I te ata o te Rāhoroi, nō mātou te marikanui i tū ētahi ki te kōrero ki te huka rakatahi. Ko Jaleesa Panirau-Glover te kaikōrero tuatahi. I kōrero ia mō te whakapapa me ōhona honoka ki tōhona whānau, i kōrerohia mō tōhona huanui ki te whai i te reo Māori. Ko te kaikōrero tuarua ko Corban Henare Te Aika. Ko tāhana kaupapa kōrero he kauhau mō kā tū ikoa o kā takiwā e karapotihia nei te taone o Ōtautahi. He hua tō tēnei mātauraka. Ia rā, ia rā, ka rere ēnei kōrero ki kā kura katoa o Ōtautahi hai whakanui i kā ikoa tika mō te rohe nei. Ko te taiao tētahi kaupapa e kau ana i te ao Māori, otirā i te ao whānui.

Nā ruka i te karaka o KMK, i tatū mai a Chris Brankin rāua ko Rātā Rodgers ki te kōrero ki kā rakatahi mō kā āhuataka o te huarere, me kā rerekētaka ka puta mai i kā tūkinotaka o te parahaka.

He kaupapa reo rua tēnei mō kā rakatahi nō kā pito katoa o Kāi Tahu whānui, kia mōhio ai tātou ki kā wawata reo Māori o anamata, kia tipu pai, kia puāwai te reo Māori ki kā pā harakeke o Te Waipounamu. I tū tēnei wānaka ki Te Puna Wānaka, Ara, ki Ōtautahi, i te 15-17 o Rima 2017.

E toru kā kaupapa matua o te hui nei. Ko te kaupapa matua kia kite ai kā rakatahi i te reo Māori me ōhona tikaka e rere ana i kā wāhi katoa, kātahi. Ka rua, hai whakanui i kā rakatahi e whakarauora ana i tō tātou nei reo, ā, kia mōhio ai tātou ki kā wawata reo o te rakatahi o anamata, kia tipu pai, kia puāwai te reo Māori ki kā pā harakeke o Te Waipounamu.

I tīmata te mihi whakatau i te whitu karaka i te Pōmere.

I huihui mai a Ōtautahi, a Poutini, a Ōtākou, a Murihiku tākata ki te whakanui i te kaupapa, ki te whakanui i tō tātou nei reo.

The Rakatahi Symposium was a bilingual event for rakatahi Māori throughout the Kāi Tahu takiwā who are currently pursuing (or have an interest in pursuing) te reo Māori. It was held at Te Puna Wānaka, Ara Institute of Canterbury, in Christchurch Central from Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September 2017.

I te Rāhoroi, i tū kā akoraka matua e whā o te hui.

Ko te pāpāho, ko te hakarau, ko te hākinakina me te puoro ēnei akoraka. I kōwhirihia e kā rakatahi kia rua kā akoraka, ā, i hūnuku haere rātou i te ata. I te ahiahi, i tū tētahi akoraka mau rākau, i tū hoki tētahi rōpū tito waiata. Ko te reo rua te reo i kawe nei i kā pouako i ēnei wāhaka. E kā manu taki, e kā manu tāiko e tuku nei i tō tātou reo kia rere ki tōhona Aorakitaka, kāore i tua atu i a koutou.

The Kotahi Mano Wawata Rakatahi Symposium was a weekend event scheduled for the conclusion of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. It aimed to celebrate our rakatahi and their wawata/aspirations. This was done by showcasing te reo me ōhona tikaka in different contexts outside of a classroom. The Symposium was bilingual, and sought to inspire and engage rakatahi in revitalisation of te reo Māori in different contexts.

I te Pōhoroi, i haere te huka rakatahi ki te mātakitaki i te pēne o Maimoa, te kapa haka o Akatoki, me Project Miere. He huika pai tēnā hai whakaohooho i te tinana, hai tauira hoki o kā huanui maha o te reo Māori me ōhona katoa.

The mihi whakatau began at 7pm and saw rakatahi from Te Tai Poutini, Murihiku, Ōtākou and Ōtautahi be welcomed to Te Puna Wānaka: Ara to begin a weekend of learning and fun.

I te Rātapu, i tū te tīma KMK ki te whakaihiihi i te wairua o te whakarauora reo ki roto i te huka rakatahi. I noho rātou ki te whakaaro, ki te whakawhiti kōrero, ki te whakarite.

On Saturday morning, we were honoured to bring in guest speakers to talk to the rakatahi. Jaleesa PanirauGlover was our first speaker. She talked about the importance of whakapapa and her links to her whānau.

She also talked about her journey with te reo Māori. Our next guest speaker was Corban Henare Te Aika.

His kōrero focused on the Kāi Tahu names of the areas in and surrounding Christchurch and how he uses his knowledge of those names and stories every day in his job. The environment is an important issue.

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The rakatahi had the opportunity to engage in a presentation by Chris Brankin and Rātā Rodgers who spoke to the rakatahi about the changing environment and the effects of pollution.

There were four morning workshops that the rakatahi could choose from; media, technology, sports and music. They chose two workshops and had an opportunity to attend both during the morning. In the afternoon, we had two main workshops; mau rākau and tito waiata. These were led by Piki Skerrett-White, Hori Mataki (and the Te Ao Hangarau team), Phil Borell, Maramena Tuna, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Troy Kingi, Charisma Rangipunga and Josh Strickland.

On Saturday night, our rakatahi went to a Te Wiki o Te Māori concert which had Maimoa, University of Canterbury Māori Student Association and Project Miere performing for all ages. This was an awesome event to revive the rakatahi from a full day of learning, but also to see where te reo Māori can be used in a different context. On Sunday, KMK motivated the rakatahi to revitalise te reo Māori. They were given language planning tools to guide them and their whānau on their language journeys.

Te Tēpu Rakatahi

Hayley Bungard – Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki

When I first got asked to go, I didn't really know what I was getting myself into, I didn't know what to expect or had no idea what we were doing. By not knowing any of this it left me with an open mind and ready to experience new things and that's what happened. It was great to hear about the different departments in Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and hear about what is going to happen in the future or what has already happened. This symposium opened my mind to other things that were going on around me. I took a lot out of this symposium and have already started to change what I am doing. I am a lot more confident when speaking te reo around my family and friends. This opportunity that I was given has really pushed me and made me become a better version of myself and I'm grateful for the people that put my name down and allowed me to go.

He mihi

I eke panuku, i eke Takaroa kā rakatahi i tau atu ai ki tēnei kaupapa. Nā ruka i te karaka o te reo, e mārakerake ana te kite ka tipu mai tētahi reaka e kaha kōrero ana, e kana ana rānei ki te whakaako i te reo Māori.

The rakatahi who attended over the weekend represented their rūnaka, whānau, hapū and iwi well and they engaged in all activities. It was wonderful to see a generation of rakatahi who value te reo Māori and what it can contribute to their overall identity.

Heidi Kingi – Te Tai o Poutini

Nā ruka i tērā, mei kore ake koutou kā rakatahi, kā whānau i kaha tautoko i tēnei kaupapa, ko kore tātou katoa. Ko puāwai kā purapura o te iwi whānui. E mihi kau atu ana ki a koutou i tautoko ā-rauemi, ā-tākata, ā-whakaaro mai ki tēnei wawata ō tātou. Kāore tēnei puna aroha e mimiti.

What I learned from the Rakatahi Symposium is that each and every Ngāi Tahu rangatahi has their own individual aspirations for our iwi. The main thing that we all have in common is the strive to learn our reo and to learn together as one. We were all asked in a video interview what are aspirations for our reo was and a wide range of use chose to learn te reo for our generations to come. The Rakatahi Symposium has opened my eyes to many that we need to grasp the language of our ancestors before it is lost. We also learned about the different ways we can help our environment whether it be walking instead of driving or something as simple as getting your whānau together and planting some rākau. Lastly, we learned about whakapapa and how valuable it is to know and understand where we are from and the connections we all have that bind us together and make us whole.

Kia takata whenua Hai arero tīpuna Mō ōhoku papatipu Ko te reo kia whitawhita hai!

Aotahi Rice Edwards - Kāti Irakehu

Ko aku wawata mō te reo, tuatahi, kia ora ai te reo. Ko te tuarua kia taea e taku reanga te whakaako ki ā rātou tamariki hei reo tuatahi, hei reo i roto i te kāinga, kaua ko te reo whaikōrero, ko te reo ōkawa anake.

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Mātauranga Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant 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 and 30 November, 2017.

From this year, a separate cultural grant will be available upon Proof of Engagement with the iwi. As part of this change, we can provide pathways for you to learn, connect and engage with Ngāi Tahutanga.

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.

There are three cultural levels that students may apply for based on the year of study they are enrolled in.

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 for this level students must evidence engagement through things such as: •

Completing an online te reo course

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Learning your pepeha

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Incorporating a te reo paper with your studies

1. http://www.kmk.Māori.nz/home Explore the Kotahi Mano Kāika website 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. http://Ngāitahu.iwi.nz/ On the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website you can find out about and register for Ngāi Tahu events occurring soon. There is a contact page for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office based in Christchurch as well as a contact page for each Papatipu Rūnanga if you want to engage with them directly.

The grant at this level is $250

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

Learning about Ngāi Tahu history

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Making contact with your Papatipu Rūnanga and taking part in a hui there

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Mentoring other Māori students

3. http://Ngāitahu.iwi.nz/whānau/opportunities/ Explore our whānau opportunities page where there are not only other funding options but where there is access to internships, courses like Aoraki Bound and other engagement ideas.

For more information as well as application forms please visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whānau/oppprtunities/kaputea-grants/

The grant at this level is $500 To apply for this level you must provide evidence for both Level One and Two.

or email us: matauranga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

Attending Kia kūrapa or kura reo

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Being a kaimahi at Hui-ā-Iwi, Hui-ā-Tau, wānanga or Papatipu Rūnanga hui

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Researching Ngāi Tahu as part of your study

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Ka rawe!

Have you taken part in our survey?

A big ackowledgement to those whānau and rōpū who submitted applications during the September 2017 round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund.

We’ve sent all of our Whai Rawa members, and nonmembers (with known email addresses) a link to a survey (make sure you check the junk folder of your email!). Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Whai Rawa Fund Limited are considering offering registered tribal members a KiwiSaver savings option! We’re also keen to hear your views on whether different risk or fund options would be attractive to members.

Funds staff will be in contact with you over the coming weeks, and your application will be reveiwed by the Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee at their funding hui in midNovember.

You will know the outcome of your application after this time – thank you everyone for your patience.

The survey is short and will only take five minutes to complete. Share your views and you 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!)

Calling for applications – March 2018

The next round of funding for the Ngāi Tahu Fund is now open and will close on Friday 30 March, 2018.

The survey results will be treated in confidence, and no-one will be able to identify you from the research. If you have any questions about this research, you can contact Kate Alderslade on 0800 942 472 or email kater.alderslade@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Areas we support

The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: •

Whakapapa – kinship

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Tikanga – protocols and customs

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Te reo – language

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Mahi toi – creative expression

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Whenua – landscape, place and locality

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Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration

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Ngā uara – values and beliefs

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Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation

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Mana tangata – self-determination and self-confidence.

Make sure you get your $200* matched savings!

If you haven’t saved into Whai Rawa during 2017, now is the time to save some pūtea to qualify for the 2017 Matched Savings*. All full members who save before 31st December will be eligible to have up to $200* matched by Te Rūnanga, with those aged 15 and under getting $4 to every $1 saved and those aged 16-64 matched at $1 to $1.

Online banking is the quickest and easiest way to save; you just need to reference your Whai Rawa account number.

There is an AP form included with this Te Pānui Rūnaka Magazine that has our bank account details on, so don’t delay! *Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see pages 5 of the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see page 13-14 of the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com).

How much we fund •

He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000)

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He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000)

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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

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Rūnaka Directory

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ph: 03 371 2660 Em: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ph: 03 313 5543 Em: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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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

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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

Pānui Ōaro M Incorporated education grant

Process

In order to apply for a grant, you must complete the Ōaro ‘M’ Incorporated Education Fund application form, available from the secretary. Please complete all of the questions on the application form and attach supporting documentation. Applications can be lodged and requested at either of the addresses below.

Ōaro ‘M’ Incorporated was established in 1968. Over the past 35 years, successive boards have managed and maintained the whenua, located at Ōaro ‘M’, Kaikōura, on behalf of the shareholders. Over time, shareholders have requested the sitting board consider establishing an education grant in order to assist whānau with their educational aspirations.

Email: Ōaromincorporated@xtra.co.nz Post: PO Box 1694, Christchurch

Education grants

In order to assist our whānau members, Ōaro ‘M’ Incorporated is inviting those who whakapapa to one of the three whānau (Hariata Beaton, Gray or Kemp) to make an application to the education fund.

Applications close 31 January, 2018.

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance of up to $250 per individual or up to $500 per whānau for the purpose of supporting whānau educational aspirations; i. Assistance with school fees

Pānui to beneficiaries of the following Māori land Trusts:

ii. Assistance with books and resources iii. Assistance with school uniforms

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Taieri Blk B Sections 1B, 2, 3, 8 and 14 Ahu Whenua Trust

Please note: receipt of assistance from other sources will not affect your eligibility to receive assistance from this education fund.

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Taieri Blk B Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 13 Ahu Whenua Trust

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Taieri Blk B Section 12 Ahu Whenua Trust

Criteria

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Taieri Blk B Section 15 Ahu Whenua Trust.

iv. Assistance with school excursions.

In order to be eligible for this grant the individual or whānau must whakapapa to Ōaro ‘M’ Incorporated.

Only one application will be considered per whānau in any 12-month period.

A meeting for the above four trusts was held at Ōtākou Marae on Sunday, 1 October 2017.

The following resolutions were tentatively made at the meeting:

Please provide material supporting the application. Your name, address and supporting information must be clearly legible.

1. That the above four trusts be combined into one trust that will be called the Taieri Block B Ahu Whenua Trust

NB: Recipients of a grant may be invited to provide Ōaro ‘M’ Shareholders with an opportunity to report how this grant has assisted their education outcomes.

Failure to respond may result in any further applications being declined.

2. That the terms of trust agreed to at the meeting be adopted (the proposed terms of trust) 3. That Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald be appointed as a trustee to replace Tata Parata.

Amounts

Very few beneficiaries attended the meeting so it has been agreed that there be a further opportunity for beneficiaries to share their opinion. There has been a mail out to those beneficiaries whose contact details are known informing them of the above and giving them a timeframe to share their agreement or opposition to the above tentative resolutions.

Where an application is successful, the amount of the grant will be up to $250 to an individual or up to $500 per whānau. However, the amount of the grant will depend on circumstances and the dollar amounts stated above is a guideline. All grants are subject to the availability of the funding. Funds are limited and all applications will be considered at each February board meeting. No more than one grant will be paid per whānau, per year.

This notice has been placed in Te Pānui Rūnaka as a means of trying to notify those owners who have not received the above mail out. If you are a beneficiary of one or more of the above trusts and want to share your opinion, please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre to obtain a copy of the proposed

If unsuccessful, applicants must reapply in the following year.

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terms of trust (if you want to view these) and consent form that can be used to share your opinion. Haines’ contact details are as follows: haines@ngaitahulaw.org. nz, ph: 0800 626 745. Your feedback is required before 4pm, Wednesday 10 January, 2018.

Notice of annual general meeting scheduled for 2 December 2017 from 10.30am at the Ascot Park Conference Centre in Invercargill.

Agenda is as follows:

If there is a sufficient degree of support for the above tentative resolutions or if we do not receive any feedback, an application will be made to the Māori Land Court to have these confirmed. If there are strong objections, another hui will be called to discuss these matters.

1. Minutes of 2016 AGM for approval 2. Financial report 3. Chairperson’s report 4. Nomination of trustees

56 and 57 Maranuku substitute blocks

Nominations are to be received by the Trust in writing no later than Friday 17 November 2017. They must be signed by the nominee consenting to their nomination.

Nominations will not be accepted on the day of the AGM. Nomination, nominee agreement and proxy forms are available upon request from the Trust. No other application forms will be accepted.

A general meeting will be held for the owners of the Māori land named above and known as Lots 1 - 3 DP 315894 Maranuku 57 and Lot 1 - 4 DP 300004 & Lot 1 DP 18286 Claim 56 , Maranuku Substitute.

The land is located at Kaka Point and on the Ōwaka Balclutha Highway and is administered by the Matau Trust. The purpose of the meeting is to elect persons to fill vacancies of the trustees and appoint new office bearers, including chairman, treasurer and secretary.

In order to have the newly appointed trustees deemed constituted, it is imperative that we achieve a quorum at this meeting. We have been unsuccessful in reaching the required seven qualifying beneficial owners at the previous two meetings.

Taking Whānau Ora to the World Stage

We once again seek the attendance of those owners with an interest in taking an active role in managing our whenua entrusted to us on behalf of all owners. It would be beneficial to have a good representation from various whānau at this meeting to elect and support those who have a passion to administer this special land.

During September, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu were invited to be part of the Social Enterprise ww Forum (SEWF).

Like so many Whānau Ora initiatives, social enterprise is a way to help people communicate with one another and create grassroots movements that can shake communities (and even nations) from the bottom up.

Agenda for the meeting: 1. A report to owners

SEWF was an ideal opportunity for Whānau Ora to shine on the world stage, so we jumped at the opportunity to talk about the collective impact whānau are having in Te Waipounamu. Our iwi approach is unique to the South Island and our goal is to grow an awareness of Whānau Ora on a global level to help create more awareness that when whānau are given the support to do well and achieve their aspirations, our communities will inevitably become richer, more vibrant and experience transformative change.

2. Elect trustees and office bearers now vacant 3. Update contact details for shareholders register for future notifications 4. Seek agreement to update terms of the trust if deemed necessary 5. Discussion concerning an adjoining reserve bush block known as Maranuku A which many of the same owners have an interest in. This block appears to be without appointed trustees and further investigation and implementation will be necessary.

Bros for Change and Hale Compound Conditioning, along with Helen Leahy, Pouārahi for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, presented to over 200 participants eager to hear about their strategies at Ngā Hau e Whā.

Conference delegates also had an opportunity to visit Koukourārata (Hāpai) at Port Levy and Ōmaka Marae (Pā Ora Pā Wānanga) in Blenheim.

WHERE: Invercargill Workingmen’s Club

154 Esk St Invercargill WHEN: 11am on Sunday, 19 November 2017 For any queries and to express your interest in being a trustee please contact Gloria Davis:

Kākano Café and Cookery School catered for a number of the events and was part of the conference catering.

Hale Compound Conditioning got participants moving in active energiser training on the Friday morning of the conference

matautrust@gmail.com or 021 128 0187 before Friday 10 November.

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Bros for Change – Ōtautahi

Below we profile these initiatives so that when you’re in town, you can be sure to check them out for yourselves or visit their websites to find out more about the positive impact they are making!

Jaye Pukepuke | 027 276 9111 | bros4change@gmail.com www.brosforchange.com Bros for Change work to provide a realistic therapeutic approach for rangatahi.

Their goal to facilitate real change by utilising a sense of culture, identity, tikanga and values, within a safe and supportive environment.

Developed by former New Zealand Māori and New Zealand Rugby League player Jaye Pukepuke, the purpose of Bros for Change is to give young people who have been labelled, a second chance to create real change through real talk with real people. Bros for Change aim is to help build self-esteem, self-awareness, self-respect and self-management and grow role models for the next generations from young people in intermediate school right through to more serious delinquent youth offenders.

As a catalyst for positive change ensuring everyone reaches their full potential, regardless of their background, Bros for Change uses a strong sense of culture and identity to form the basis of its programme.

By using the protocols of Te Ao Māori the programme helps to break down barriers and build strong relationships through encouraging respect for both the participants and the facilitators.

By incrementally increasing goals from day-to-day objectives through to long-term goals we ensure that goal setting is realistic and achievable so that we do not set our young people up to fail. This encourages the individual to learn self-worth and confidence as they progress to more demanding goals. Using this approach they create a clear individual pathway to the major functional goals such as a driver’s licence, apprenticeship training or becoming a member of a sports team.

Kākano Café and Cookery School - Ōtautahi Jade Temepara | 021 216 7281 | kiaora@kakanocafe.co.nz www.kakanocafe.co.nz

Founder Jade Temepara saw first-hand where support around healthy lifestyles could benefit whānau.

Having support from a reliable network of friends and whānau was vital to address disconnection in our communities where many skills, skill-based learning, and precious time learning and teaching have skipped the generations.

Within this framework they run mau rākau, physical training sessions, cooking sessions, camps and wānanga along with whānau inclusive activities.

Kākano café and cookery school became the response to whānau need and the wider community to reconnect to those missing links, to help shape a connected future.

Kākano translates to seed, which is their vision to tell the story of your kai starting from where it was grown as seed.

They now have a successful café that offers traditional kai, served in a contemporary world to showcase our fresh and foraged local organic and nutrient dense food.

The cookery school is located in their café and it is transformed in the evening and weekends to cater for basic to skilled cooking abilities. They also run seminars, workshops, training, reo lessons, and have guests to showcase what their amazing community has to offer.

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Hale Compound Conditioning – Ōtautahi

While the current crop are spray and pesticide free, they are not yet certified organic. KDC is currently going through the certification process.

Corey | 022 123 7926 | kiaora@halecompoundconditioning.com www.halecompoundconditioning.com

Born out of a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of whānau post Canterbury earthquakes, and after experiencing their own life style transformation journey while living in Queensland, Koren and Corey Hale returned home for a family event in Dec 2012 and saw the effects the earthquakes had on whānau and friends in terms of their health and wellbeing. As an immediate response they decided to put their focus into their whānau because they knew they could make a difference by using kori tinana.

Their first major goal was to create a programme that was fun yet challenging while offering a service in a supportive, caring and uplifting environment. They started out with group training sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings, to try to break the habit created around binge drinking and give participants a chance to choose a healthy lifestyle routine over unhealthy habits.

Omaka Marae, Pa Ora Pa Wānanga – Omaka Kiley Nepia | 027 578 9256 | info@omakamarae.co.nz

Ōmaka Marae have developed an eco-system of social enterprise initiatives designed to invigorate and sustain the marae and connect whānau in a supportive and caring environment. They are seeing their vision for a learning and living village come to fruition as they create an environment of seamless education for whānau with access to an early childhood facility, kura, whare hākinakina, māra kai and whare wānanga.

They operate a fully mobile gym service throughout Ōtautahi as well as coordinating health, wellbeing and nutrition workshops with other health professionals that are passionate about helping whānau.

We’re excited to see their next vision has just come to fruition, as they opened the very first kaupapa Māori gym in Ōtautahi in October which will enable them to provide more services for whānau more often.

Pā Kids, a marae-based after school programme which focuses on cultural identity and te reo Māori for parents and their tamariki; the investigation of the establishment of a kura Māori on the marae, promoting kaupapa Māori healthy lifestyles.

Manaaki is their range of Māori-inspired condiments which will generate income to be reinvested into the marae and its activities.

Te Pā Wānanga (The learning village) is following through on the vision to open the first kaupapa Māori school in the Marlborough regions and will receive the backing of the Ministry of Education with $1m invested in a joint partnership with Renwick School to develop and deliver the curriculum.

This has turned into a significant development for the community as there has been a lack of opportunities in the cultural landscape to learn te reo Māori in the district.

Hāpai and Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Manaia Cunningham | 03 339 8308 |

All initiatives seed funded and supported by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu respond to the Whānau Ora approach which is about transformation of lives in terms of building capability within communities, this in turn supports cultural, social and economic gains. The latest Wave Funding round has recently closed with 91 applicants which will now advance to our assessment panel.

koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

In 2014, the Koukourārata Development Company teamed up with the Bio Husbandry Unity at Lincoln University to assist them with developing their land and their taewa cultivar to grow a spray-free, blight free crop.

The 2017 taewa crop has been a successful pilot/test case for their Hāpai brand as a step towards creating a local economy based around fresh, organic kai. Special to this project is the engagement with and support of the Department of Corrections whose clients have been instrumental in maintaining the crop as part of their PD.

Contact ranae.niven@teputahitanga.org if you want to put the spotlight on a Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu - Whānau Ora initiative that’s making an impact in your community.

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Paemanu: Nohoaka Toi Art exhibition, Ōtautahi Until 26 November, whānau have a unique opportunity to connect with contemporary Ngāi Tahu visual art at the Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) in Ōtautahi.

A group of Ngāi Tahu artists have come together to occupy the gallery and create the first major group showing of contemporary Ngāi Tahu art in 14 years.

By creating an exhibition based on the principles of a nohoaka, the Paemanu Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts Trust wanted to connect with their tīpuna, inspire their extended whānui, and nurture the next generation of artists.

In keeping with the traditions of a seasonal camp, the artists are coming and going – their final residence is planned to coincide with Hui-ā-Iwi from 24-26 November.

Unlike traditional static exhibitions, where spectators remain detached from the art, at this nohoaka you are invited to see yourself as part of the exhibition – a place where simply by walking through the doors, you reignite the fires and bring the space to life. Whether it’s by greeting the kōhatu mauri, or leaving words and thoughts on he kupu tātai whakapapa, or sitting and having a kōrero with other visitors… you are invited to connect in a way that creates meaning for your journey.

The exhibition takes you on a journey from rock art to the present day, with a range of installations including a kōhatu mauri; wall drawings inspired by ancient rock art using traditional materials; a tīrewa with hanging artworks; examples of harakeke weaving; and a platform installation overlooking a sculpture in progress, reminiscent of the barriers built to protect rock art sites from damage by livestock and humans.

Paemanu: Nohoaka Toi involves some of the most significant artists from Aotearoa 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, Kiri Jarden, and many more established and emerging Ngāi Tahu artists.

But you won’t find their names anywhere on the works, a deliberate decision made by the curatorial team of artists. “If we don’t know the name of our tīpuna, the artists who created the art on the kōhatu mauri, how can we put our names up?” says Poutokomanawa of Paemanu, senior Ngāi Tahu artist Ross Hemera.

The exhibition looks and feels different from day to day.

Workshops, discussion panels, and artists in residence warm the space, while at other times it appears to be an abandoned camp. But at all times it is a camp ready to welcome visitors.

Admission is free.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau This photograph is part of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives and was taken in 2005 at Ōtākou on Waitangi Day.

If you are able to provide any further information regarding this photograph, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248).

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