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

WARU - IWA / DECEMBER 2017 - JANUARY 2018

TĒNEI MARAMA • • • •

New Kaiwhakahaere and Deputy Kaiwhakahaere, p. 3-4 Want to feature art on a TPR cover? p. 4 Hui-ā-Iwi whakaahua, p. 2, 30, 31, 59 Nohoanga, perfect for summer camping, p. 37-38

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I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Mark Sharma.

Kotahi Mano Kāika events for 2018, p. 43 Kā Huru Manu cultural mapping site launched, p. 44 New Ngāi Tahu books available, p. 45 & 47 Herds of Special Interest for Ngāi Tahu hunters, p. 52

Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 24-26 November – Tuahiwi Marae Ngāi Tahu whānui from all over New Zealand and abroad came together to celebrate all things Ngāi Tahu at Hui-ā-Iwi 2017, held from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 November at Tuahiwi Marae in North Canterbury.

Programme of events

This was an opportunity for Ngāi Tahu whānui to come together in whakawhanaungatanga, and celebrate the best of Ngāi Tahutanga over three action-packed days. Whānau were warmly welcomed into the takiwā of Ngāi Tūāhuriri who kindly took over the role of Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 host, after Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura were unable to host the hui as Friday 24 November Saturday 25 November Sunday 26 November planned following the devastating Kaikōura earthquakes. 9am Whakamoemiti 12pm Pōwhiri 9am Whakamoemiti This year marks 20 years since the signing of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, and 31 years since the Ngāi 9am Opening of stalls and exhibition; 2pm History of the Ngāi Tahu Claim 9am Opening of stalls and exhibition; Tahu Claim was filed with the Waitangi Tribunal.tours During Hui-ā-iwi, Ngāi Tahu whānui formally acknowledged these start tours start 3.30pm Hākariand celebrated the journey of the iwi to date – before and after settlement. milestones 9.30am Freshwater wānanga 10am Presenting the Tangata Ngāi Tahu 4pm Opening of stalls and exhibition book website During the event, renowned Ngāi Tahu10.30am artists showcased their art in the Whare Toi space; toursand were hosted to Tribal Economies wānanga locations in Christchurch CBD featuring Ngāi Tāhu and Ngāi Tūāhuriri artworks; various wānanga were heldwānanga for 11am Form and Function 11.30am Report back and Iwi forum whānau to learn a new skill; talented Kapa haka rōpū representing Papatipu Rūnanga and the Office performed 11.30am Te Pōkai Ao and Tuahiwi in 1.30pm Te the Atakura Te Atakura; a range of market stalls were open in stalls space; and headline acts Marlon Williamshub and Ardijah Rangatahi presentation performed during the Hui-ā-Iwi concert2pm on Saturday night. Te Here wānanga (wharenui) 12pm Poroporoaki 3pm Te Apārangi wānanga (wharenui) What a fantastic weekend it was! Check out the centre fold and back inside covers of this Te Pānui Rūnaka, for more 8pmthe Hui-ā-Iwi Main concert featuring beautiful whakaahua of whānau enjoying festivities. Marlon Williams and Ardijah

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

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-events/hui-a-iwi

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Tūturu

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Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Exhibition stalls

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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 Looking in Christchurch city? managing stalls space, will be in contactbring with whānau soon to the heritage and history of thethe place Ourand representatives a strong confirm This details. If you have any questions pleaseof email stalls@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Please contact the Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre on names 03 379 9629 of Te Waipounamu. and diverse range skills and or visit www.christchurchnz.com Don’t forget to bring along some cashwhich on the day kōrero can be accessed here - http:// knowledge willforbecash-only better purchases at the stalls.

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The hui was also a great opportunity for us to report back on the strong What’s happening at Hui-ā-Iwi results and progress we have made over the last year and to share the priorities of Te Apārangi and Tamariki Nohinohi (2–5 years) Te Here with our whānau for the Tuahiwi Preschool will betakitakina open for mātua Tākina, tākina, maito drop off tamariki nohinohi ahead. between the ages of 2-5 for TWO HOURS of minding andyears play with their I was thrilled to see ngā manu o te rangi, karanga whanaunga from across the takiwā. There mai, will also be aall Chill for theZone engagement at the wānanga karanga karanga mai.time in between all whānau to relaxmai, and have some quiet of the activities and to see so many people asking and fun. Karanga mai rā e te manu tāwhioraki, questions and providing their me te remu o te huia, i a tātou feedback. If you couldn’t make Rangatahi (5-18atuyears) e whakatoitoi ana ki te wā Hui-ā-Iwi, you can catch up via the The Rangatahi Space will be an interactive and innovative space forlive stream here: http:// whakatihi o te tau. recorded rangatahi rangatahi. Ngāby mate huahua, huihuia rā ki te ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-events/ A jam-packed thathuri targets Tahu. A weekend ngahueprogramme tāngata kua kithe te pillars whareof Ngāi hui-a-iwi/ full ofmōwai games, rokiroki. workshops, competitions, prizes, carnival and our very own hākari will keep tamariki and rangatahi entertained throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. Tātou e mahue nei ki te hāhātanga o As you may have already seen in We have a registration form that we would appreciate being completed for te whenua. earlier panui, at the Te Runanga catering purposes. You can find this on the ‘We Are Tuahiwi’ Facebook page Ngāi Tahu whereAoraki we will Matatū! keep you up to date withMatatoa! all that is to come. meeting held the day before

utilised to help ensure we are doing all we can to support our Ngāi Tahu whānau to achieve their cultural, social and economic potential.

Feedback from whānau through the Form and Function Review, which was launched earlier this year, will provide a range of key priorities for Te Runanga for the years ahead also. This is an opportunity for whānau members to have your say. Feedback opened in December and I encourage all whanau to provide feedback by visiting: http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ te-runanga-o-ngai-tahu/ngai-tahugovernance/form-and-functionreview/ or calling 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 824).

I would also like to acknowledge Hui-ā-Iwi I was humbled to be how honoured and humbled I was I wouldfor likeour to start by saying how Manaaki kaumātua elected as Kaiwhakahaere of Te to receive a korowai from Waikato wonderful it was to see so many Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. I firstly want Tainui and Ngāti Maniapoto The Kī Kōpū will be a space for Kaumātua, who are 65 years and over, whānau at Hui-ā-Iwi. estimate to relax in throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. We Kaumātua will be ableto to acknowledge enjoy the other candidates in recognition of being elected that up and to 5000 people attended over entertainment wānanga and will receive the very best manaakitanga. who stood, David Perenara-O’Connell Kaiwhakahaere at Hui-ā-Iwi. The the three days. I would especially and Quentin Hix. The quality of korowai symbolises my Waikato, like to acknowledge the manaaki candidates and of the presentations Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāi Tahu shown by hosts Ngāi Tūāhuriri. provided shows the depth of skill whakapapa. Presented by Minister The kai, the manakitanga and the and leadership I haveHeadline to draw on acts in of Saturday Maori Affairs Nanaia Mahuta on night - Marlon whanaungatanga were second to the years ahead to support me in my (Waikato, Maniapoto), and Williams and Ardijah none. There were so many highlights role as we as a board do our very best Deputy Chair of the Waikato tribal have two incredible acts lined up for Saturday night’s concert – our very for me over the weekend, but seeing to meet the needs andWe aspirations parliament Te Whakakitenga o own Marlon Williams and the ever-popular 1980s polyfonk band Ardijah. everyone onstage at Te Atakura was of our people. I would also like to Waikato, Tipa Mahuta, it was very Critically acclaimed Marlon Williams has been performing his unique definitely one of them. each representative and the Papatipu moving for me toconcerts receive brand of country-inspired music at sell-out allthis overtaonga the world, but Rūnanga they represent for their which will many he hasn’t forgotten his roots, and willbe becherished taking to thefor main stage at Hui-āI was especially proud as this was Iwi. support. generations. the first time Poutini Ngāi Tahu 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 had a joint team and they did the I would also like to congratulate Finally, I want to wish you all the very his self-titled album released last year. Coast proud. At the hui, we also Matapura Ellison who was best for the festive season. I hope you The irrepressible and evergreen Ardijah featuring Betty-Anne and Ryan launched some wonderful taonga for elected Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua. arewith able todistinctive get plenty of whānau Monga will heat up theall stage their Polynesian style fonk. whānau to cherish. Two books were Matapura has a long history as hits the likes time together overLove theSongs summer With classic of Watchin’ U, Silly and Time Makes a launched, He Rau Mahara, published a rangatira for our iwi. Wine, a hit withMeri whānau. He they andare sure to bemonths. Kirihimete and a by the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit, I bring complementary skills to Happy New Year to you all. which acknowledges the deeds of the Kaiwhakahaere and Deputy As always if you have any questions our Ngāi Tahu soldiers who served Kaiwhakahaere roles and will be a for me, or the office, please email me during World War One, and, great team in the years ahead. on kaiwhakahaere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Tāngata Ngāi Tahu, created by the My vision is to ensure, as a Board, we or ring 0800 KAITAHU (0800 524 Ngāi Tahu Archives Team, which are doing all we can to support the 824). remembers and celebrates the rich needs and wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu and diverse lives of 50 Ngāi Tahu whānui. I want this to be the focus of whānau members. These books can all that we do at the board table. As be purchased online at the Tahu FM we move forward my leadership style store. We also launched the cultural will look to utilise the strengths of mapping website, Kā Huru Manu, a every member of the Board. place where whānau can learn about 3

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua Waiho mā te manu tāwhioraki tātou katoa e tautāwhi, e tauwhiro. Kia āhuru te noho ki te taha o ō koutou whānau, ā, kia haumaru te noho tahi, te haere tahi, me te mahi tahi i ngā rā tata nei o te wā whakatihi o te tau. Tihei Mauriora ki a tātou katoa! Matapura Ellison says he is looking forward to his new role and working with Lisa as Kaiwhakahaere. Matapura has had a long history with the tribe. In 1973, at the age of 18, Matapura Ellison first joined the Huirapa Māori Committee after being encouraged by local kaumātua. From that time until the current day he has maintained an active involvement in the affairs of Puketeraki Marae.

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. We want your artwork! You can reach Te Pānui Rūnaka editor at tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

December 2017 - January 2018 cover artist

Mark Sharma is of lndo-Fijian, Southern Maori, Polish, Irish and Scottish ancestry . He has been exhibiting his work in group and solo exhibitions for 20 years with his first solo exhibition at the Southland Public Museum and Art Gallery in 1997. In 2000, he staged a works on paper exhibition at New Zealand House, in London. Sharma also works in software development as a user experience designer and designs exhibitions for museums and galleries. "My work concerns ideas developing from my cultural heritage and interest in communication, translation, balance, identity and the creative imagination." Mark is of Ngāi Tahu descent and contacted Te Pānui Rūnaka to share his art with the tribe independently. He is currently exhibiting in Wellington with the cover art for this issue appearing as a central piece. Sharma's work is not representational of a specific place, although he is influenced by his home environment of the Otago Peninsula, often with land and seascape forms appearing. His recent works continue to use a growing palette of symbols, lotus flower, waka/huia and geometric patterns reflecting Mark's heritage and personal aesthetic. The image/symbol of the lotus flower has long been used in Egyptian, Buddhist and Hindu cultures and is associated with the human soul of an individual, gods and goddesses. The meaning of the lotus flower includes purity and enlightenment, wealth and rebirth. The Egyptians used the lotus to symbolize the sun and rebirth in creation mythology. The recent work exploring geometric patterns takes inspiration from traditional Fijian Masi art and recent controversy over the trademarking of traditional patterns by Fiji Airways. The pattern of lines also reminiscent of the late Ralph Hotere's work Black Union Jack.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Kurī Rangatahi stand tall

The Waitaha Secondary School Kapa Haka competition was held recently in Christchurch. The full house sign was up at the Aurora Centre at Burnside High School and the crowds were not disappointed with the standard of haka. Many Ngāti Kurī rangatahi took the stage with their respective schools and we acknowledge the hard work they all put in. A special mention goes to two young Kurī kaihaka: Monnie Tuuta-Roberts who took out first place as kaitātaki tāne with an energetic display and Miharo Wati, who showed composure with a first place in the whaikōrero section. Their school, Te Pā ō Rākaihautū, placed second behind defending Waitaha champions Te Toi Huarewa; these two teams will travel to the nationals in Palmerston North to represent Waitaha. We wish them all the best.

Te Pā ō Rākaihautū kapa haka rōpū.

He mate

We bid farewell to Kuao Langsbury, a great rangatira who sadly passed away on 14 October surrounded by his whānau. His wisdom, mana and integrity will be missed by the whole tribe. Condolences also to the Rae whānau on the sudden loss of Tamati.

Congratulations

Congratulation to our clubs participating in the South Island Māori netball tournament on 23 September. It was a great event with our Kaikōura Te Ahikaaroa Club going back-to-back: ‘Tuākana (Premiers) winners’ and also taking out the Pēpi (midget) netball competitions. Ka mau te wehi whānau!

South Island Māori netball tournament Tuākana winners.

South Island Māori netball tournament Pēpi winners.

South Island Māori netball tournament Teina winners.

Congratulations also to Poihipi Clayton and the Waimea combined rugby team who made the plate final against St Thomas of Canterbury in the ‘University of Canterbury First Fifteen rugby competition’. The boys played well against a much bigger team filled with South Island/NZ Rugby League representative’s with a final score 26-20. Congratulations to Char Porima, who headed over the ditch representing New Zealand in the Masters Trans Tasman Touch Rugby tournament.

Poihipi Clayton in his element on the pitch.

Poihipi Clayton and the Waimea combined rugby team.

Char Porima on the touch field in Australia earlier this year.

Rā whānau - September

Ma-rea Clayton, Jackie Te Wani, Te Auhia Solomon, Te Amo Solomon, Mereana Hyde, Justin Solomon, Mark Solomon, Sapphire Poharama, Che Solomon, Raki Solomon, Miriama Furlong, Rana Poharama, Samantha Manawatu, Lesleyanne Morgan, Ramari Ruhe-Manawatu, Rana Edgarton, Hari Manawatu, Nats Walford, Suzanne King, Tina Smith.

Ra whānau - October

Whānau who came together to compete at the South Island Māori Netball championships.

Mereaina Manson, Garry Te Wani Snr, Benay Aiomanu, Jah-Kaya Manawatu, Eliana Aiomanu, Flo Smith, Israel Stone, Hineau MacKenzie, Jude Bond, Iwa Solomon, Raquel Fletcher, Angela Norton.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Here we are whānau, December is here and Christmas is just around the corner. A busy time for everyone – exams are finished for our tamariki/rangatahi, kura is finished and mahi is just about finished too. We hope you have all enjoyed the articles this year from the Ngāti Waewae Papatipu Rūnanga, just as we have enjoyed the pānui from all other Ngāi Tahu rūnanga. A big mihi to Ngāi Tūāhuriri whānau for the hard mahi you all put into making Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 a great success. Ka mau te wehi koutou katoa!

Te Rūnanga o Kāti Mahaki ki Makaawhio. The weekend finished on a high with yummy kai, great company and waiata. Thank you to Lisa Tumahai for organising these wānanga for us; to our ringawera for keeping our energy up with all the yummy kai; to all the wāhine for making each wānanga memorable and awesome and finally to our kaiako, Aunty Lizzy. You are truly amazing and have such a special gift – thank you for the wairua you share and the space you make comfortable for us all to feel and just be. Love you lots, we’re looking forward to our next wānanga!

A special mihi must go to our Ngāti Waewae Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative, Lisa Tumahai, for recently being elected as Kaiwhakahaere of the tribe – we are all so proud of you. The dedication and commitment you have for our people, and your work ethic is an inspiration to many. The kōrero you gave at the election hui was a great indication as to why you deserve the role as Kaiwhakahaere. We believe you want what is best for Ngāi Tahu whānui and you are inclusive of everyone around you. The continual support of the representatives at Te Rūnanga around becoming competent, confident individuals who work well as a team is admirable, as is having that fire in your belly to grow and lead Ngāi Tahu to prosper in the future. You make us very proud and you will always have our support. From us at home in Arahura, we wish you all the best Lisa… and don’t forget to come home now please LOL!

To all the wāhine out there who would like to be part of this journey and learn more about karanga there will be wānanga run on Arahura Marae next year so come join us. Call us and Hamiria will put your names down.

To all our Ngāi Tahu whānau, have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Wishing you all the best for another great year in 2018.

Rā whānau

Santana Tainui Caroline Parker Natasha Beams Shane Lang Francois Tumahai Huck Tainui Judith Turanga Karen Mason Missy Campbell Santana Tainui Tahlay Meihana Eiffe Quinn Johnsen Tenaya Meihana Eiffe

Aroha Blacktopp Chela Mason Jarad Lang Dane Tumahai Honey Tauwhare Helena Mason Kaleb Mason Kim Mason Ned Tauwhare Shaquelle Culling Jamie Whittle Tauwera Weepu

Wāhine ma who participated in our wānanga karanga.

Karanga wānanga ki Arahura

This year we were lucky to have the very lovely Aunty Lizzy Kererū facilitate karanga wānanga. A contingent of mana wāhine came together to wānanga on the spiritual connections of karanga, our respective karanga journeys, what it means to karanga and being connected to ngā Atua. Four wānanga were held on Arahura Marae and for our last wānanga, we went on a hīkoi to Bruce Bay via the Franz Josef hot pools, before being welcomed on to Te Tauraka Waka a Māui at Mahitahi – home to

Fusion

At the October Fusion, we had a few more cousins come and join in the fun; it was really good to see them all connecting and we look forward to seeing you all again in April. This wānanga was based around mahinga kai, and was held at the time of the month to source all the mean kai as our tūpuna did and whānau still are to this day. It was beautiful to show our tamariki that all we need is our clean awa – that will provide everything we need to survive. It was whitebaiting season so our tamariki went down to the awa to whitebait and we had the opportunity to talk to one of our kaumātua, Uncle Hemi Mason. He showed our kids how he was catching the bait, (thank you Uncle Hemi for your kōrero and the patience you shared with our tamariki).

Our Fusion tamariki having a kōrero about how to catch inanga.

Throughout the week, we had set a task for our kids to pick a pou in our whare and learn as much as you could about him/her. The task was to present at the end of the week, but as hearty as our kids are, they chose to pick a pou for every day! Thank you to our two kaiako, Mahana Coulston and Jamie Whittle, (two of the five carvers of Tūhuru) to give these kōrero to our tamariki; everyone learnt so much, and we look forward to the next wānanga. We also had a chance to have a kōrero on whales and the process it takes to recover and watch all the slideshows of our sperm whale that the rūnanga recovered back in 2013. His name was Awhiowhio ā Taramakau. We also had a chance to feel and touch the Niho that was recovered from Awhiowhio; it was such a good opportunity to prepare/teach our tamariki in case any more whales decide to come ashore (fingers crossed there are none).

Aleigha Ngaamo and Ani Mason with Awhiowhio āTaramakau niho.

We had matua Pita McDonald bring his gear in to play Ki o Rahi with our kids. It was really good for all our tamariki; they were pretty buggered after a few hours. Thank you so much Pita for your time, we hope you can come back in the future. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to thank all staff and kaiako that make these Fusion wānanga a success, our tamariki will only grow stronger together and is such a great time for them to express themselves as Māori, we look forward to the next school holidays. Matua Pita McDonald teaching our Tamariki Ki O Rahi.

Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura

Facilitated by Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura was a great success with an initial 85 enrolments and 70 of those attending te reo wānanga over the weekend. Arahura Marae looks forward to the next wānanga as they are so helpful and beneficial for our whānau and wider community. A big mihi out to all the fabulous kaiako and kaimahi and to Hokitika Primary School for letting us use their classrooms.

Right: Fusion whānau having a look at niho of Āwhiowhio.

West REAP wānanga ki Arahura

Hamiria Hutana, our iwi representative for Ngāti Waewae on the West REAP Board of Trustees, facilitated a te reo Māori and tikanga wānanga for West REAP board members and staff. We also composed a waiata for West REAP, written by Teena Henderson with a tune by Te Rua and Miriama. It was a great day enjoyed by all. A special thanks to Miriama White and Te Rua Mason for their assistance with the wānanga and to Teena Henderson for writing the waiata.

St. Patrick’s School visit

On 20 November, Arahura Marae hosted 86 people from St. Patrick’s School – 77 pupils and nine teachers and parent helpers. The morning was spent learning about the Arahura Marae and Ngāti Waewae; the tamariki were very interested to learn about each of the poupou and were amazed that Tama-āhua was carved completely out of pounamu. Another lovely day spent with manuhiri on our marae!

Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura rōpū.

Te Atakura – Poutini Ngāi Tahu

Another awesome year for Te Atakura, this time held on Tuahiwi Marae at Hui-ā-Iwi. This year, Waewae and Makaawhio put together a Poutini Kāi Tahu rōpū. Both rūnaka have wanted to combine for some time now and this year was perfect timing. We hope Te Atakura is able to run yearly in the future, as the whānau have so much fun and it encourages more of us to take part in kapa haka. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one. Thank you to all those that made our rōpū a great success!

Arahura pā picnic

Our Arahura Pā picnic will be held on the old marae site in Arahura Pā on 3 February, 2018. Each whānau needs to bring a $5 taonga (wrapped gift) to go in the lucky dip boxes; please ensure you have taonga for the number of tamariki you have. Please bring picnic equipment of your choice (if you wish) gazebo, chairs and necessities like sunscreen, swimwear and extra clothing.

Above and below: West REAP whānau on their wānanga.

As a plan B, if it rains, the picnic will take place at the Hokitika Swimming Pool. Kai-tautoko: If you are able to help out by prepping of the hāngī, setting up and/or packing down of picnic, clean up etc., please contact Kori or Hamiria - more hands will make less work.Please let us know if you are planning to attend for catering purposes.

Rūnanga business

Following the Christmas holidays, rūnanga hui will once again be held every second Sunday of each month, 11am3pm. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to Hamiria at admin@ngatiwaewae. org.nz or phone us on 03 755 6451 – even visit the tari, anytime. Meri Kirihimete koutou mā! 9

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te mihi aroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate 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 ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Generations of whānau sang and boogied the night away. On Sunday we travelled home with a van full of weary travellers. But not before Marie MahuikaForsyth found out she had won a huge (wheelbarrow full of prizes) raffle from the Ōtautahi Women’s Welfare League. Luckily, all the prizes fitted in the van and one of the cuzzies will bring Marie’s wheelbarrow over to the coast the next time he comes for a visit.

The run of excellent weather has continued, although it is causing a few headaches for whānau who rely on rain to fill their water tanks. We have heard news that a few in our rohe have tanks that are already extremely low, with no rain due until the weekend and a long range forecast which indicates an extended spell of this type of weather into the New Year!

All in all, everyone had a wonderful time at Hui-ā-Iwi and are already planning for the next one!

Another whitebait season has been and gone, with mixed reviews about whether it was a good or bad one, depending on who you talk to and which river they are fishing. Needless to say, from a taste perspective, it’s definitely been a good season! November has proven to be just as busy as other months and it’s not looking like there will be any respite this side of Christmas!

Mahi rūnaka - Hui-ā-Iwi ki Tuahiwi

Hui-ā-Iwi was held from Friday, 24 November-Sunday, 26 November, hosted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri at Tuahiwi Marae.

Wāhine ma at one of the many stalls at Hui-ā-Iwi 2017.

Lucky for us, whānau units were booked well in advance in Woodend so we didn’t have far to travel to and from the marae. We were lucky enough that Caleb Robinson showed us the shortcut to get there on our first day (we got lost, haha). But did the weather gods look down on us over the course of our stay or what – not that there was any spare time to have a swim in the motel pool. Each day we travelled to the marae and got the best car park out of everyone, thanks to having kaumātua on board. Whānau had a chance to casually walk/stroll or roll around the marae complex to look at all the great stalls, fantastic market stalls, delicious kai stalls, or to attend a range of wānaka and talks. There was so much happening that I’m sure I missed out on some things!

Makaawhio whānau having some fun, Tuahiwi Marae.

Te Atakura was on the Saturday afternoon where whānau from Poutini Kāi Tahu gathered together to preform up on stage and were looking mighty fine in our new Poutini Kāi Tahu t-shirts. Some hard work went on in the months leading up to Te Atakura and it all paid off; we sounded fantastic! And we looked awesome on the live stream too whānau! After taking home all our bags full of goodies, we had time for a quick shared whānau kai before freshening up to go back to the marae for a fantastic concert, featuring Marlon Williams and Ardijah. 10

Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

A small rōpū from Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio travelled to Ōtautahi to attend the Kaiwhakahaere elections and appointment hui held on Thursday, 23 November at Tuahiwi Marae. We would like to congratulate Lisa Tumahai on her appointment as Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) and Matapura Ellison who was also appointed as Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua (Deputy Chair).

Mahi hapori, mahi iwi - Manawa Hou

We are stoked to have at least four (that we know of!) of our rakatahi registered and accepted onto the current Manawa Hou programme. The programme is focused on retracing the steps of Matiaha Tiramōrehu, one of our Ngāi Tahu tīpuna – starting in Waitaha and with a chance to reunite in January for the next hīkoi at Moeraki.

Whānau at the beautiful archway of Tuahiwi Marae.

The opportunity for our rakatahi to explore who Matiaha was, where he came from, and what he was able to achieve in his lifetime, with whanauka from other hapū is invaluable for them. Watch this space to hear how they got on and what stories they have to tell!

Annual Kids Christmas Pool Party

Don’t miss out on our annual pool party whānau – Sunday, 10 December at the Hokitika Swimming Pool from 12-4.00pm. We always have a great day and it’s an excellent opportunity to catch up in a relaxed environment before Christmas. We are expecting an early visit from Hana Kōkō so don’t forget to bring a named Christmas present ($10 max) to be given out to your tamariki on the day. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Waitangi Day celebration

Next year we will be acknowledging Waitangi Day with an Open Day at our marae on 6 February. Leveraging off the success of our last open day in 2016, we will again start with a pōwhiri around 10.30am and end with a poroporoaki around 3.00pm. We have a number of workshops planned, along with a hāngī to feed the masses. This event is open to everyone, so if you want to come and spend the day with us, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui will be the place to be! Nau mai, haere, mai, tauti mai.

Poutini Ngāi Tahu kapa haka rōpū at Te Atakura.

30 Year Anniversary

I know it’s hard to believe, but next year over the weekend of 25-28 August, we will be marking the 30th anniversary of the formation of our rūnanga! A komiti has been set up to organise the celebration and events for the weekend. Please contact the office if you would like to participate.

Whānau at the Hui-ā-Iwi Marlon Williams and Ardijah concert.

Rūnaka website

Check out out new website at www.makaawhio.māori.nz. There is a members-only section 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.

Westland High School noho marae

E-pānui rūnaka

We were thrilled to finally be able to manaaki our local Westland High School te reo and kapa haka students for the first time at home. Although we knew we had a few of our rakatahi at the kura, it was great to discover that a large contingent in the rōpū were Kāti Māhaki and Poutini Kāi Tahu and that a good number of the rōpū were experiencing our marae for the first time.It was an awesome wānaka, blessed not only by our rakatahi, kaiako and mātua, but by having a wonderful group of mentors with us from Tuia – Matariki and our very own Kahurangi Mahuika. Observing this group of rakatahi throughout our wānaka was a privilege – the future is safe in their hands!

If you have 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.

Christmas office hours

Our office will be closed from 15 December, 2017 until 15 January, 2018.

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. Members can also help by contacting the office to check we have your correct address, phone numbers and email contact details. Contact us on 03 755 7885 or email: susan.wallace@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora! Before closing, I would like to extend our season's greetings to everyone on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. May you have a joyous, restful and safe holiday season! He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi mō te kirihimete me te tau hou ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Above and below: Rangatahi from Westland High School on their wānanga at Arahura Marae.

Mauri ora!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke He Aituā

He maimai aroha, he tangi mō Aunty Jess-May McMullan (née Manihera) kua karangatia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Hanatu atu rā, e te taua, ki te kāinga motuhenga, ki ō tatou tīpuna e ngaki-tatari ana ki a koe. Tāoki ai ki reira, ki te Kāpunipuni o te Wairua. Moe mai rā. This pānui acknowledges the sad passing of a wonderful and vibrant kaumātua with many links to our past. Aunty Jess-May will be missed by all her family, grandchildren and friends.

Aunty Jess-May with her cousin John Randle (81) from Waikanae; who visited her at the Maples Rest Home last month. Aunty Jess-May's father, Uncle Whaitiri (Jock) Manihera - a WW1 Veteran from Rāpaki/Lyttelton (Canterbury Mounted Rifles).

Hui-ā-Iwi

By all accounts whānau had a great time and enjoyed the manaaki at Hui-ā-Iwi in Tuahiwi.

Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan

Thanks to everyone who submitted on the draft Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan. The plan has been developed by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke in conjunction with a number of partners and outlines the long-term strategy for making Whakaraupō a healthier place for everyone that uses it. You can find out more at www.healthyharbour.org.nz

Wharekai and siteworks completion

The wharekai and siteworks have now been completed. It’s been a journey but the results are great and we look forward to welcoming back whānau and our manuhiri over the months and years ahead. Whānau fun at Hui-ā-Iwi: Rachel Rakena, Sal Rakena, Paula Percy, Mariata Laffey and Elaine Dell.

By the time you read this we will have settled on a date for the whakatūwhera (probably late January 2018). Planning is already well underway, if you can help out and you aren’t on our mailing lists please email us (rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz).

New staff

We are delighted to confirm two whānau members have been appointed as Pā Whakawairua. The Pā Whakawairua are responsible for the day-to-day running of the marae facilities, manaakitanga for our manuhiri, and for the maintenance of the marae and the pā. Lynne Veal brings with her a wealth of experience in catering and hospitality while Isaac Fahey comes to us after many years in appliance maintenance. Together they will be an awesome team. Karawhiua kōrua!

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Ao Marama mokopuna ma

Clive and Petina Stone proudly announce the arrival of two more mokopuna. Petinarongoa Potiki Randell (below, right) was born in Whangarei on 18 April, the fifth daughter for Kea and Sam Randell and adored little sister of her siblings. Nakari Sharon Natalie Stone (below, left) was born in Sydney on 9 May and is the first daughter for Kathleen Brown and Pounamu Stone. Lynne Veal and Isaac Fahey, our new Pā Whakawairua kaimahi.

Nakari Sharon Natalie Stone

Keep in touch whānau

For those of you who whakapapa here but aren’t already on our regular email list please drop us an email at rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to be part of what’s happening. You can also call on 03 328 9415 or send us a friend request on Facebook to ‘Rāpaki Marae’. Meri kirihimete!

Petinarongoa Potiki Randell

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata He pēpi

Karaitiana and Te Paea Taiuru are delighted to announce the arrival of their son, Rongomai Te Mauri Donald Mokoera Taiuru. Rongomai was born at Christchurch Women’s on Thursday, 12 October, weighing 8.5 lbs. He joins his sister Raukura and is another great moko of Nukuroa Tirikatene, moko for Christine Watson, Ritihia Paringatai, Phil Paul, and Karaitana Taiuru (Senior). Rongomai brings together five older brothers and one sister for Tiwana and Maria, Te Ahu and Catherine, Tirikatene and Xenia, Tuhuru, and Te Ngutu Kura. Rongomai is also uncle to Kyrin, Leighton, and Nikolai. His iwi include Waitaha, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera on his paternal side; Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāti Toa rangatira (paternal and maternal side); Tūmatakōkiri, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Porou, Waikato (Ngāti Tipa, Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Maniapoto) on his maternal side. Nei rā te mihi matakuikui, mihi mahaki hoki ki a koutou katoa i tō koutou aroha.

Wairewa Rūnanga Whānau reunion

Whānau of Gladys Hui Nui Fleeting nee Crawford (13 January 1925 – 20 January 2015) are having a hīkoi whenua and wānanga in and around greater Christchurch 19th - 21st January 2018. Please contact James Morrison on james@ weatherstation.net.nz or 027 220 5562 if you are part of Taua Gladys' whānau and interested being part of this reunion.

Gladys Hui Nui Fleeting nee Crawford.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Hui-ā-Iwi 2017

Paiheretia te Ture Tangata me te Ture Wairua – the ultimate pursuit for Te Maramatanga enlightenment. What a blast! When we were told that we were to prepare for the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi to be hosted at home in Tuahiwi we all went YAY! Then we asked When? In 19 weeks. The next question was WHERE?? And now that it’s come and gone and we’re nearly recovered we’re all going PHEW! I think we pulled it off!! What an absolute ride. The hapū responded and from out of the woodwork, people and faces we haven’t seen for years came to lend a hand, to represent their whānau and to support those chosen to project lead the biggest event that we’ve seen in Tuahiwi for years. Then some bright spark decided that now was going to be the time to extend the whare rūnanga coz fitting 5000 people in our front yard wasn’t going to cut it! The typical components of event planning started to mould with the appointment of key folk to lead core elements such as kai sourcing, venue(s), communications, technology, funds, protocols, kaumatua, rangatahi, transport, health & safety, ringawera, whānau, volunteers, builders, entertainment, technicians, relationship building and re-building, invitations, kaupapa – the whole ensemble.

Ringing of the Makere bell by Apotoro Kimiora Pene and Aroha Reriti-Crofts Chairperson Morehu ki te Omeka Takiwa.

It was 19 weeks of sheer determination to bring about an event to celebrate, commemorate, debate, escalate, reorientate and co-create who we are as a people living in Godzone at the most southern end-o-the world.

The Ture Wairua space was swiftly determined and the kaupapa fell into place within hours. Apotoro arranged, Bishop scheduled, Healers and Talent agreed, and next minute a whole programme emerged to match the effort created physically. As a result of this hui event, Tuahiwi moved swiftly (in the end) to complete the much desired extension to the Whare Rūnanga; erected the muchawaited Ngutu named Rakiihia, completed with Tohu of T.W.Ratana lights; the Pere named Makere to summon people and ngā ariki was erected to the enhanced Mahau named Hutika; and finally the memorial wall dedicated to those who dedicated their heart and soul into Te Kereme ō Ngai Tahu. All of this may never have happened had we not been asked to host the hui 19 weeks ago – this acted as a catalyst to get our A into G.

The three people in the most committed roles each admit that they were taken to the end of their limits on a couple of occasions, but in true Tuahiwi style their bounce-back factor came moments from the rising out of the dip as the kaupapa was more important – plus, the momentum had an energy that continued to surge and in the end, the sum of parts is bigger than the whole! Plus, we didn’t have time for bruised egos or anything else for that matter. Given that the marae was in lock down and out of bounds, it was wonderful to get better acquainted with the school as a venue for all the planning wānanga. More and more people came with ideas and plans, and more and more the excitement continued to build as the weekends away were lessening.

The world seems calmer now that the people have returned home across the miles, the marae seems huge by comparison and we’ll all enjoy the much needed space now made available by the extension to the whare. No doubt there’s a wee scrap building about the decision made (by someone who doesn’t use it) to ruin the best wahine whareiti in the world, but we will be able to relax and recall the sheer joyful moments of a weekend thoroughly enjoyed by hopefully all of us.

Focus was obviously concentrated on the logistics side of things, as the accommodation of 5000 people was fairly acute – they would need to be fed, watered, entertained, informed and cared for. The Ūpoko said, “Okay, that’s ture tangata taken care of, what about ture wairua? Someone will need to pray, but not so much coz if a Ratana does it their answers come with the rain, and we don’t want that!!”

For those who decided to come to Tuahiwi to connect again with whānau – it was wonderful to have you at home, your presence made it all worthwhile, thank you for coming! 16

TW Ratana tohu lights up the ngutu.

Unveiling of the TW Ratana Tohu Lights and naming of the ngutu Rakihia by Hekeretari of the Ratana HÄ hi Piriwiritua Rurawhe from Ratana PÄ .

Thanks to Kukupu Tirikatene for agreeing the loan of TW Ratana's kahukiwi.

TW Ratana kahukiwi has pride of place at the midnight ceremony.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

The rūnanga would like to thank Meridian Energy for facilitating this very enjoyable and informative day. Check out the gallery on our rūnanga website for more photos.

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.

Rūnanga news - Aoraki wānanga

The Education Committee took 15 tamariki and rangatahi up to Aoraki in the term 3 holidays. We did lots of mahi with Andrew Oliver from the Department of Conservation. The tamariki learnt about stream health, the predators in the Aoraki National Park and how to identify plants and what their medicinal uses are. We also had a tour of The Hermitage to inspire our rangatahi about mahi in the hospitality industry. We went to the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre and watched a 3D movie about the Ngāi Tahu legend of Aoraki and a documentary about Sir Edmund Hillary. We went on the Glacier Explorer and learnt about glaciation and icebergs. We had a fabulous time getting to know each other and our maunga.

Kaumātua lunches

On 26 October, ngā kaumātua travelled to Lake Hood for the final kaumātua lunch for 2017.

Waitaki Power Station excursion

Meridian Energy staff members Jeff Page (Environmental Strategy Manager) and Kelvin Jopson (Station Master) gave Waihao whānau a tour of the Waitaki Power Station.

Website

Whānau are reminded that Te Rūnanga o Waihao website is up and running. 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 access to whānau restricted pages which contain minutes, policies and operation forms.

The tour began with Kelvin outlining the history on the station, which was constructed during the depression in 1934. The history of the workers and the creation of the social welfare benefit system resulting from this was an interesting addition to the technical facts around the construction.

New executive members

At the latest Annual General Meeting, two new executive members were elected – congratulations to Karyn Reid and Ian Brunton.

Jeff gave an overview of the environmental projects which Meridian and the rūnanga are collaborating in completing, including trap and transfer and Pūkaki visitors centre as well as other initiatives. Jeff and Kelvin explained how the elver trap and transfer work and showed whānau the traps at the base of the dam as part of the tour.

Rūnanga information and announcements

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

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Hampden and numerous cigarette and inhaler breaks. Tiana our medical student tried valiantly to point out the connection between the two while Roslyn regaled us with her adventures in photography around the world. The tone was set for Hui-ā-Iwi the second we hit our first road block on Tuahiwi Road. Immediately Tuahiwi’s finest knew that, as upholders of the rules, they were no match for two Aunties from Moeraki in a Go Bus who wanted to be let off at the gate. This beautiful wairua of gentle grace enveloped the entire hui. Under this mantel we celebrated our collective journey through the grievance process, settlement and to this point where we have the opportunity to embrace the future with an attitude of creativity, possibility and savviness. Our tīpuna would be so proud to see that we are at a point where attaining underlying title to our lands in place of the Crown seems achievable.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki register

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our rūnanga office. You can contact us via email: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz or post to 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki, RD 2, Palmerston, Otago 9482 or phone 03 439 4816 and ask for our registration form. For our members who are registered, we encourage you to our contact 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.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Moeraki representative report

It has been a busy and long year. Some of the written reports to rūnanga hui have been late – my apologies – but I am committed to getting these out on time next year. I am also keen to look at other ways to communicate that might be more effective and to get your views on the work at TRoNT. I had hoped to organise regional hui while the marae was out of action but that time coincided with my being part of the TRoNT road shows so I literally ran out of weekends when that could happen – I hope to be able to achieve that next year!

We were blessed with an abundance of fashion forward Taua, toi Māori, spiritual nourishment, mahika kai, shopping, entertainment and more. It was a privilege to witness the launch of two books of our own histories, to be there when our cultural atlas went live, and to be led by our first woman kaiwhakahaere. Whānau shared the following kōrero:

My thanks to Stacey in particular for all her support as my alternate rep this year, and thank you to all the whānau for feedback and interest in what TRoNT is doing. It is your TRoNT and your iwi so your views are paramount! Best wishes for a safe, healthy and relaxing holiday season with whānau. Nā, Karen Coutts.

“I loved the emphasis on our history and especially how it was presented on the big screen. It was very moving to see our kaumātua again. It brought back memories of how they sacrificed their Ngāi Tahu pensions for Te Kerēme and would roll up in vans to support us on every marae and even travelled to Wellington. It was fitting as we closed Hākui and remembered all of taua who supported Te Kerēme that we were also witness to our first Ngāi Tahu wahine Kaiwhakahaere. My hope is that our Papatipu Rūnaka go out and engage with our young and bring them along for the journey”. Hākui Koa Whitau-Kean

Congratulations

On 21 October, Christchurch hosted the Regional Secondary School Kapa Haka competitions. This is a biennial competition where schools from all over the motu perform. Te Kairangi Hou o Ruataniwha performed and placed well, coming away with a first in Kākahu, third placing in Whaikōrero and first in Kaitātaki Wāhine. (See photographs on opposite page).

“I liked the driver, Peter, from Go Bus who was absolutely marvellous stopping and starting and dropping us off at the gate. The kaumātua high tea was beautiful, every tea cup was different with flowers and lovely designs, and the tea pots were gorgeous. The ones looking after us couldn’t do enough for you. I really enjoyed the trip and spending time with everybody”. Hākui Ngāire Coy

What a fantastic day had by all watching all these talented rangatahi.

Haereka ki te Hui-ā-Iwi

E te whānau o Ngāi Tūāhuriri koutou mā, He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Ko te mea tuatahi, he mihi ka tika ki te whānau o Ngāi Tūāhuriri. E rere ana kā mihi ki kā kaimahi ki mua, ki muri hoki i koutou manaaki ki a mātou i te wā o te hui. Aroha mai, aroha atu! I tino harikoa mātou te āhua o te hui. He mihi anō ki ētahi whānau o Moeraki ā koutou āwhina ki a mātou i te haereka ki te hui, tēnā koutou!

“It was a fun time from start to go. Travelling in the bus, spending time in the motel together but the highlight was watching the kapa haka and especially the children performing”. Hākui Jane Graveson

Heoi anō rā ngā pitopito kōrero i tēnei wā. Ka rere kā mihi aroha. Nā, tō koutou whānauka ki Moeraki

From the moment the bus departed Ōtepoti, the fun started. Eight hours later we arrived at our motel in Rangiora via the rūnaka office, Vanessa’s pie warmer in

Office hours

The rūnanga office will be closed from 2.30pm on Thursday, 21 December 2017 and will re-open from 8.30am on Monday, 3 January 2018. Ngā mihi mo te Kirihimete. Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa!

The Kākahu were put together by all the parents, proudly gaining first place.

Te Kairangi Hou o Ruataniwha - Waiata-ā-ringa. Middle row far right is Katya Paki, granddaughter of Joseph Puneke Tipa and the late Judy Tipa.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Hapū news

Once again we embarked on our Taranaki hīkoi, He Kāwei Hono from 4-8 November 2017. Kia Kore te ahi kia mātaotao – to ensure that the fires never go cold, thirty-eight Ōtākou members went on the hīkoi to Taranaki of whom 19 were rangatahi and tamariki. We experienced the manaakitanga of Whakarongotai Marae at Waikanae on our way to Pariroa Pā for a one night noho. We travelled on to Oeo Pā for another night then to Parihaka where we were hosted by Ngāruahine for two nights at Te Āti Awa Marae. So many positive comments and mihi have been expressed to Tracey Potiki who very ably coordinated the hīkoi and to Edward Ellison for his leadership and sharing his knowledge of the history of the Ōtākou connection with Parihaka / Taranaki, in preparation for, and on the hīkoi. Paulette Tamati-Eliffe has summed up the elements that members have reported as significant to them as: •

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Ōtākou whānau hīkoi from Dunedin Airport; Waikanae for lunch; kaumātua Anne Robertson at Parihaka; Tia’s toroa feather.

Ōtākoutaka – Increasing our knowledge of ourselves and capability as a hapū; The wānaka and preparation toward the hīkoi allowed us to focus on ourselves as uri o Ōtākou, to learn about ourselves, our local history and our connection to the many iwi of Taranaki. Whakawhanaukataka – Strengthening our kinship and knowledge of our whakapapa. Historic connections with the many iwi of Taranaki and Parihaka were also strengthened and we look forward to ongoing inter-generational relationships as we continue to host the many hīkoi and pilgrimages from visiting Taranaki iwi. Māoritaka – Kā Uara - increased experience that embodied our values and reinforced the importance of manaakitaka, whakawhanaukataka, rakatirataka; understanding tikaka, kawa, te reo.

Waikanae for lunch and tākaro; our waka; Rangatahi at Patea Maori club.

Above: Looking down on Parihaka; Te Raanui marae, and Parihaka rock. Below/left: Weaving kono for Pahau day; time out for tākaro.

Ōtākou whānau at Parihaka, waiata and haka; Pahau kai time!

NZ Māori U18 Rugby team – players with Ngāi Tahu descent are Jacob Pepper-Edwards - Ashley RFC - Ngāi Tahu; Josh Hill - Otago University RFC - Ngāi Tahu; Tahu Kaa - Christchurch Boys' High School - Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu; Eru Tahuri - Ashburton Celtic RFC Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāi Tahu and Ben Strowger-Turnock - Wellington College - Ngāi Tahu.

Sport achievements

Hoani Smith of Kāi Tahu and Kāti Māmoe descent is the trainer for the NZ Māori U18 Rugby team (NZ Junior Māori All Blacks) that played NZ School Barbarians and Tonga Schools during October this year. The U18 Māori team provides a genuine rugby pathway for rangatahi to step up from representing their regions to higher honours. The highlight of this experience for Hoani was being a part of a national camp that helped grow up and coming athletes in both Te Ao Māori and high performance. 23

His ambitions from here is to complete his Masters in sport science and to train the Māori All Blacks! Kia ora Hoani, kā mihi rā mō kā rā kei mua i te aroaro, we wish you well in the future.

Obituary – Alan Ellison/Bramley

Born on 28 August, 1926 in Remuera, Auckland to Margaret Ellison/Bramley and son of Tame Ellison of Dunedin, Alan passed away at his home in Dannevirke on 30 August. Alan was brother of Margaret and Isobel and halfbrother of Jim Ellison, as well as Walter and Joy Bramley. Beloved father of David, Christine, Maggie and Geraldine (Didsey) and grandfather to Nadia, Catherine, Aaron, Matthew, Ben, Alex, Luke, Talya, Shanna and Daniel. As a young man, Alan was an adept horseman and marksman and worked as a deer culler. He enlisted to go to Korea in 1951 and was a sergeant and gunner in Fox Troop in the Kapyong battle in 1951, amongst others.He was an extremely talented artist, sculptor, photographer and writer. He took many photos in action and painted war scenes from memory. His love of animals and landscapes was evident in the scenes he created. He retrieved an ancient swamp kauri from which he carved many beautiful sculptures – all he created, he sold. One particular piece, a pair of cowboy boots, caught the eye of President Reagan. He exhibited often and even taught art classes. Alan was very intelligent and articulate. At age of 90, he wrote a very informative book on his war experiences. He had an infectious, self-effacing dry wit, loved conversation and was very much in touch with current affairs both at home and abroad.

Above: Alan with one of his many artworks in later life. Below: Alan during his younger years as a ginner in the Korean War.

He will be remembered with great fondness and love. Now at rest.

Kā mihi aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you at this time.

Nau mai, e kā pēpi hou, ki te ao tūroa Kā mihi nui i ō koutou rā whānau.

Rā whānau

Paul Karaitiana celebrates his 87th birthday this month.

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online: http:// www.otakourūnaka.co.nz/#home-image

Ōtākou members’ news for TPR

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.

Christmas greetings

Kā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa, haere pai atu, hoki pai mai – wishing you all a very Happy New Year and safe travels over the holiday period whānau.

Paul Karaitiana, surrounded by whānau for his 87th birthday.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kia ora whānau, we are getting to the business end of the year now and we have so much happening! Our youth worker, Terry Stott is supporting the Movember campaign and the staff were so inspired we decided to help his fundraising efforts and arrange a quiz night! Huge thanks to the local businesses and individuals – to Aaron from Stihl Shop Gore, Gavin from Murihiku Pounamu for the set of two pounamu pendants and to Ngāi Tahu Tourism for two sets of two tickets for a ride on the Shotover Jet. So many other great prizes donated for table prizes and raffles from BP2Go Gore, Gore Meat Processors, Capri Restaurant, H&J Smith’s, Southern Workwear, B&B Sports, Smith City Gore, Cleanbiz, Whai Rawa, La Hoods, Quinn’s Chemist, Gore Mitre 10 and Gore New World. Check out that growth. Ka pai Terry! Our kaumātua recently enjoyed a health day trip to the Lignite Coal Pit Cafe. The weather held for them and they enjoyed walks around the gardens and beautiful views. Our office will be closed from Friday, 22 December 2017 and will reopen on Monday, 8 January 2018. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Noho ora mai, from the team at Hokonui Rūnanga

Terry with his mo', some of the donated prizes and a set of antlers.

One of our kaumātua, enjoying the sun and gardens last month.

Kaumātua day.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora Waihōpai whānau, ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa. As always, it was great to catch up with the wider whānau at the Hui-ā-Iwi. Congratulations to Lisa Tumahai and Matapura Ellison on their appointments as kaiwhakahaere and deputy. We wish you and all seated at the table, the very best as you embark on this journey representing Ngāi Tahu. A few Waihōpai kaumātua had the opportunity to fly up to Hui-ā-Iwi. With very full days, it was very weary members who returned home on the Monday. A great experience that we wish all our whānau could come along and be involved in. Something for whānau to mark in their calendar for next year. Over the last month we have seen a varied range of groups use the marae. James Hargest College welcomed their new deputy principal, NZ police pōwhiri, as well as our regular kapa haka and rūnaka meetings to name a few. We are always looking at ways to keep everyone informed and involved with what is going on. Our Facebook page is up and running once again and is proving to be a great medium to inform whānau of upcoming events you may be interested in. Look up Murihiku Marae and give us a ‘like’. We are always keen to know what whānau are up to, so send us your pics and keep in touch. If you have changed your address or email now would be a good time to update your details with the rūnaka. Phone the office on 03 216 9074 or email reception: contact@waihopai.org.nz to update this information. We would like to take this time to send our murimuri aroha to those whānau who have lost a loved one recently. For those who have celebrated a birthday in the past month, A big happy birthday to you. Hope you had a fantastic day. A big cuddly congratulations to any new pēpi born. Arohanui to you all. As the days get longer we all start to think about the holidays fast approaching. With the sun not setting till after 9 pm, I hope you are able to persuade all your tamariki that it is bedtime! Whānau, please remember we need to look after each other, share the aroha. Kapai, cheers! Squirrel on the Hill and his new sidekick, Little Ruru – hei kona rā.

Taua, Matika, Mhari,and Peggy,and three lovely carers Corinn, Marcia and Ora. Start your motors – they're off to catch the plane home!

Ataahua wāhine: Taua Ailene Stehlin and the beautiful Puamiria Parata-Goodall at Hui-ā-Iwi. Taua Matika, the hosting ūpoko Te Maire Tau and Taua Ailene.

Taua Ailene, young Tara, young Cyril, Taua Fay and young Deborah enjoying the day and sun at Hui-ā-Iwi 2017.

Taua Ailene, young Tara, young Cyril, Taua Fay and young Deborah enjoying the day and sun at Tuahiwi Marae.

Above: Alternative Education group gathering Toheroa at Ōreti Beach. An enthusiastic bunch of boys were given the opportunity to gather, prepare and cook Toheroa patties. The experience was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Right: Digging for yummy toheroa at Ōreti Beach last month.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, We are once again at the end of what has been a busy and eventful year for the rūnaka. Aside from the daily business, in the past year we have been involved in a huge array of projects, assignments and requests for service. With such a diverse range of tasks we are extremely reliant on whānau assistance to accomplish all of this. Throughout the year whānau have been involved as iwi representatives in various activities and projects and on several boards. We were also able to support several tamariki to further their sporting and academic aspirations.

At the AGM we said farewell to our long serving secretary Rangimaria Suddaby and to our former treasurer Jane Kitson. Thank you both for your service and commitment to the rūnaka. We welcomed two new members Rā Dallas and Darren Rewi onto our executive committee. One of the major challenges facing us is how we can better connect and engage with our rangatahi. There are annual opportunities for Outward Bound and education and the mahi of the rūnaka, which is very varied. There is generally something of interest to everybody. If you or your whānau would like to play a more active part in the rūnaka in the forthcoming year in a voluntary capacity, or if you feel the need to make more of a connection, then we would very much like to hear from you. Finally, a big thanks you to all of the whānau and volunteers who have contributed to the mahi of the rūnaka over the last year. Your presence is vital to our existence. The successes of the various projects both on-going and new, is testament to your dedication and commitment to Ōraka Aparima whānau. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou kā ora ai tē iwi.

Some of these opportunities for whānau include: bird transfers, hīkoi and working parties; these can come through at fairly short notice (often due to the fact they are weather dependent) which can limit availability. So if you missed out for any reason please keep an eye on those emails; we do try to filter what we send out! Throughout the year we hosted several schools and whānau groups at Takutai o Tē Tītī Marae. The marae has seen a steady flow of visitors over the past few months. We have had visits from the Ngāi Tahu carvers and weavers steering group and Wakātipu and Te Anau schools. Over the same period, the second Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Wānanga has taken place and the kapa haka group have been flat out practicing for Hui-ā-Iwi. Weekends in January and February are also looking very busy with a number of whānau and external groups already penciled in.

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. This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa from executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu has had a number of different groups of visitors over the last year. These include tramping groups, camera clubs, schools, health professionals and whānau groups. Some additional funding from Meridian Energy enabled us to complete some much needed repairs and maintenance to the infrastructure and buildings and the formation of a new track.

Office closure during the festive season

The office closes at 12pm on Thursday, 21 December and will reopen at 8.30am on Monday, 15 January 2018.

Annual report

Over the past month the office staff have been busy organising the printing and distribution of the annual report. By now everybody should have a copy of this document, received either electronically or by hard copy. If you have not received one and would like to, they can be downloaded from the Ngāi Tahu website or alternatively, please contact the office for a hard copy.

We had several working parties over to Rarotoka over the last year. These trips are primarily to keep on top of and continue the good work that has been done there with the planting programme. Part of this is also the eradication of pest plants such as gorse and broom. This is very much a work in progress and there is yet much work to be done, both with the maintenance of the buildings and from an environmental perspective.

Kaikōura earthquake

Our thoughts are with whānau whose lives were turned upside down by the tragic events in Kaikōura one year ago. It is heartening to see the progress happening, including the eventual reopening of the main road. It should also serve as a reminder to be prepared for events such as these; contact your local Civil Defense office for more info. There is also a text service that can be used for civil defence emergencies. To register for this service, text ‘start’ to 219 on your mobile. The text costs 20 cents, but all warning texts issued are free. If you wish to unsubscribe to the alerts, text ‘stop’ to 219 on your mobile.

In April we welcomed new staff member Philippa Hakopa. Philippa has been employed as our Kaitohutohu-tē reo Māori Mātauraka. She has been working with schools and whānau groups to revitalise tē reo and help us work towards or our identified tē reo aspirations. Phillipa’s appointment has had the effect of cementing and strengthening our links to local schools which has been good for all parties but most of all tamariki. 28

Coutts Collection Trip to Auckland

On Monday, 18 September Lynley McKay and I – Shona Fordyce – flew to Auckland with Kimberly Stephenson (Collections Manager) and taonga from the Coutts Collection which was assisted by the Southland Museum and Art Gallery, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and our Kāhui Kaumātua through Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka funds. We then went to the St Paul St Art Gallery to bequeath our taonga and met with the staff there who were very friendly and helpful. On Tuesday, we met for lunch with Dr Alex Monteith and her baby. We also met Vicki Lenihan who was one of the staff cataloging the Coutts’ Collection and Abby who was head of the gallery. We went back again to the St Paul St Art Gallery the following day and WOW, it was a sight to behold! The fantastic scenes from Te Mimi o Tū Te Rakiwhānoa – material excavated mainly from middens – were massive and absolutely superb. The selection of material for this exhibition was made by Ngāi Tahu archaeologists Atholl Anderson and Gerard O’Reagan, and historian David Dudfield; archaeologist Lori Bowers and Ngāi Tahu curator and arts adviser Vicki Lenihan, will catalogue this material over a period of time. The curator, Balamohan Shingade was extremely helpful over those few days.

Mia Ridley in the helicopter on the way to Coal Island to transfer Roy and Falcor, the two Tokoeka kiwi.

Kiwi release by Mia Ridley, age 6

First mum and I went in a helicopter with two very special passengers, Roy and Falcor –Tokoeka kiwi. We were taking them to Coal Island which has no rats or naughty animals so the kiwi have a nice cosy safe home. We looked around the bush for safe spots for the kiwi. Mum got to release a kiwi into its new home. I got to pat a kiwi which felt smooth and soft. It was very special. Thank you DOC, the Coal Island Tust and Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka for looking after our kiwi.

Sharon and Taraha Hawke from the Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei rohe welcomed us on. Many thanks to Gerard O’Regan who spoke on our behalf. Briar Meads and a group from Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau supported Lynley and I, which was lovely. Bones was very happy to see us, he rarely misses our Hui-ā-Tau. Sadly, I missed Kukupa as he had a bereavement and couldn’t come that day.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

The track work has now been completed at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu. This is a magnificent venue and has the facilities to sleep 20+ people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho valley, approximately 40kms from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area. So if you and a few of your whānau or friends would like to stay there please contact us here at the office for details.

I truly wish to thank everyone for their organising and funding that enabled us to attend this memorable occasion and for showing us such wonderful hospitality and support. And last but not least, I must thank Lynley for keeping a watchful eye on her kaumātua.

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 attractions the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking.

Nā, Shona Fordyce ‘Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka kaumātua

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, including: 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.

Awarua Rūnanga Kā mihi aroha

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

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month.

Study centre and art class closure

It is with much sadness that the trustees have had to reach a decision to cease offering after-school study centre and art classes in Tārere ki Whenua-Uta. The building has been deemed unfit for purpose under the Health and Safety at Work Act after a hazard was reported by a parent. The Centre’s last day is Thursday, 7 December with an end of year disco for the tamariki currently attending sessions on the Wednesday. On behalf of the kaiwhakahaere, trustees and staff of Te Rūnaka o Awarua we would like to thank Nanny Fran and Rachael for their hard work over the years. Which has been 10+ and three years respectively. We will include an article on the study centre in the February 2018 issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Awarua development

Oyster World feasibility study As part of the SoRDS (Southland Regional Development Strategy) Tourism work programme, MBIE have granted funding toward a feasibility study for an 'Oyster World' concept as a world renowned tourist attraction. The aim is to encourage more tourists to the Southland region and for tourists to stay longer in Bluff and in the region, which will potentially boost the local economy by millions.

Nanny Fran Wilson and Rachael Jenkins at the much loved Tārere ki Whenua-Uta centre, November 2017.

Mission: To be the centre attraction for the township, encouraging and welcoming visitors to stop and engage with an authentic Bluff experience, creating a highly valued communal place for the local community. To provide an all-weather, year-round visitor attraction with interpretive experiences based on the oyster, with fresh seafood and local produce offerings, modern hospitality and function facilities that provide a hub for other independent tourism activities. The outcome will be a thriving tourism hub that connects visitors to the community and activities for Bluff, and encourages economic diversification and growth of employment and business for the Bluff community. In May, in conjunction with the Bluff Oyster Festival, ADL hosted 120 people including: representatives from TROA, SoRDS, potential investors, Ngāi Tahu Seafood, tourism and council reps, at the Tio Lounge. Attendees were given the opportunity to get a brief glimpse on the proposed plans for Oyster World.

Study Centre and Art Class tamariki, November 2017

With Phase 1: Discovery Stage and Stage 2: Preliminary Concept Design completed, the team is now working on a business case. We intend on making a formal announcement on progress before Xmas. ADL has purchased the former Rakiura Māori Land Trust building on the main street. Our front office is leased to Awarua Whānau Services, where Joyce Manahi (Kairuruku Whānau Co-Ordinator) works MondayFriday, as well as Nardine Goldmith who operates Te Kākano nurse led clinics every second Tuesday of the month. Our team Amy, Tyron and Danielle continue their mahi in the main office. We have also offered our premises to community groups: Bluff 2024, Port Softball Club, Korowai and the gym team who use it for monthly meetings. As it is situated on the main street, our staff have a large number of the community walk in for a kōrero, and find it a beneficial location for keeping links to the wider community.

Artists impression of the proposed Oyster World.

Transport initiative We are currently working to secure a public transport service for Bluff to commence early in 2018. As one of the most isolated towns in one of the most isolated regions of one of the most isolated countries in the world, we see this as crucial infrastructure for our community's development not just economically but socially as well. Success in establishing this service will be dependent on first securing grant funding to kick start year one of the venture and secondly establishing a collaborative support relationship with the Bluff community, key tourism operators and Invercargill City Council. Our online survey is in progress and will close on December 11. You can also complete this survey at the Bluff Service Centre. The data collected will be used in our submission to ICC regarding the Regional Public Transport Plan 2018-2021 which closes on December 15.

From left: Jason Harrison, Amy Strongman, Terina Stockwell, Danielle Stockwell, Tyron Strongman and Joyce Manahi from the development group.

but due to our limited resources the 'Scavengers' initiative has been put on the backburner as other tourism projects such as transport and cultural tourism development have been prioritised. Awarua cosmetics

Ratepayer and tax payer support will be required to continue this service beyond 2018. Invercargill suburban services are subsidised by over 66% by ICC and NZTA, our service will require a subsidy of around 40%. This project will not just make Bluff more accessible for locals and tourists, but also provide a critical resource for tourism product development enabling us the capability to commence cultural tours in 2018. Capacity and capability will also be available for school groups and sports teams and social groups to take advantage of this resource. We intend to make an announcement regarding the success of this proposal by the end of this year.

Awarua Developments are excited to announce this product will be hitting shelves early next year as production for our Daily Facial Cream starts in January. The team has been busy working on branding, marketing and collaborating with Ngāi Tahu Research and Development to ensure the best product representing our beautiful Tio is well marketed. The team is currently in discussions with potential investors and funders to see the next phase through. Keep an eye out for this product, it’s one of a kind!

2017 Southland Community Environment Awards

Congratulations goes out to the Bluff Hill/Motupōhue Environment Trust who won the award for ‘Environmental Action in the Community’ at this years’ awards.

Scavengers’ interactive gaming attraction A decision was made earlier this year to shelve the 'Scavengers' - 'gaming made real' project for the time being due to a current lack of resources and appropriate site. The former Bluff landfill at the top of Suir Street was our preferred location, however potential contamination issues have hampered our progress in securing a lease. Other sites are being considered

The BHMET was formed in early 2008 by Bluff residents to bring back the birdsong to Bluff Hill. They have a dedicated band of volunteers who work tirelessly to carry out intensive pest control programmes that 34

covers the hill and across the harbour to Joey’s Island in Awarua Bay, and along the Greenpoint Walkway and Flat Hill Windfarm. The Trust has installed 1,318 pest control devices and the results are now being seen with an increase in birdlife and the recent translocation of 41 South Island robin from Waikaia to Bluff Hill. The Trust also works alongside school groups and the Southern Institute of Technology students, with many taking part in regular planting events to help restore native vegetation. Congratulations to Estelle Leask (Chairperson of BHMET) and her team of volunteers. The rūnaka would also like to acknowledge Awarua Synergy Ltd who were nominated in the ’Environmental Achievement’ category.

From left: Piri Sciascia, Bubba Thompson and Cyril Gilroy at Huia-Iwi 2017.

Hui-ā-Iwi acknowledgment

A big thank you to the Tuahiwi team who put on a well-run Hui-ā-Iwi this year. The kōrero was excellent, the entertainment was excellent, the venue and facilities were excellent and connecting with whānau was awesome. Kai te rawe! Also a big thank you to all those Ngāi Tahu staff that gave support to the Tuahiwi whānau.

Rūnaka meeting dates for 2018

The first two meetings will be held on Sunday, 21 January and 18 February 2018 at the rūnaka office, 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff starting at 1pm. All members and potential members are welcome to come along. Henare Manawatu, Nanaia Mahuta (Min of Maori Affairs), Bubba Thompson and Hemi Te Hemi at Hui-a-Iwi 2017, Tuahiwi Marae

Rūnaka office shut down dates

The rūnaka office will be closing for Christmas at lunchtime on Wednesday, 20 December and will reopen in the New Year on Wednesday, 10 January 2018 at 8.30 am.

whānau who are achieving in what they are doing, please contact Tina on (03) 212 6029 or email tina.mitchell@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz.

Te Rourou Whakātipuranga o Awarua

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

Dates to remember Christmas is creeping up fast, so with that thought in mind here are the closing and opening dates for the Centre’s 2017/2018 year:

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or email tina.mitchell@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to request registration form/s.

The last day for tamariki is: Tuesday, 19 December The centre will re-open for tamariki on Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Communications

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

The rūnaka has recently set up a Facebook page for the general public under Te Rūnaka o Awarua, so please check it out. However in the New Year our intention is to set up a Facebook page to disseminate and discuss iwi, whānau and hapū matters relevant to members. To get engaged with your rūnaka and marae, please remember to register. Details are below.

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. Mere Kirihimete, ā, kia hari te Tau Hou.

Pānui from Awarua Rūnaka members If members have an item of interest they wish to share with Ngāi Tahu whānui or wish to profile Ngāi Tahu 35

Taurahere Groups Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Everyone was thrilled with the roadshow occurring in Wellington and lots of new faces coming and sharing their details! It has taken time to get organised …so we have missed the deadline for a hui before Christmas. However, a group of us got together and agreed dates for 2018: • • • • •

Tuesday 6 February Sunday 29 April Sunday 22 July Sunday 14 October Sunday 2 December

The venue will be the Wellington Tenths, Hīkoikoi, 24d Waione Street, Petone (at the end of Petone Esplanade). We have not sorted out the exact times for each hui yet. Keep your eye on the Facebook page: Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara for more details. We are not a proper komiti yet and are slowly forming. Please let us know if you can help – either via Facebook or email Karen Coutts at karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz or call 027 365 3993. Kā mihi, Karen.

The Office How much we fund:

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

The Ngāi Tahu Funds team would like to mihi and acknowledge those applicants who received funding through the Ngāi Tahu Fund for cultural projects in 2017. We hope your projects were/are a success for all those involved! It’s been a truly rewarding year and our team has enjoyed meeting and connecting with whānau on the road shows and most recently at Hui-ā-Iwi.

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@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae would like to run? Applications for the first round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund for 2018 are now open! All applications must be received on or before Friday 30 March 2018 – late applications will not be accepted.

Note: the Ngāi Tahu Funding Committee will meet in mid-May to make decisions on all applications received in March 2018. Projects should begin after application decisions are delivered and not before this time.

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, hapū, Papatipu Rūnanga and organisations, and aims to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga. Areas we support: The Fund supports cultural projects around: • Whakapapa – kinship • Tikanga – protocols and customs • Te reo – language • Mahi toi – creative expression • Whenua – landscape, place and locality • Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species, protection and restoration • Ngā uara – values and beliefs • Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and • Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

In the future, we will be profiling successul Ngāi Tahu Fund kaupapa in Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please see below for our first profile of a whānau reunion.

Ngā Tapuwae o Te Here (The footsteps of Te Here)

E hoki ki ō whenua o Murihiku Kia purea koe e ngā hā a te tipuna Te Here Return to the land of Southland That you may breathe the air like our ancestor Te Here. As supported by the Ngāi Tahu Fund, descendants of Te Here West gathered in October at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff for a whānau reunion to learn whakapapa and 36

celebrate whanautanga. Around 189 whānau members attended the reunion – some travelled from as far as Australia to be a part of the special occasion. Ariana Sutton, a descendant of Te Here West and a komiti whakahaere member says the reunion was a positive and memorable experience, and an opportunity for whānau to come together. “During the weekend we learnt about the whakapapa and life story of our tipuna, Te Here West. We also learnt more about Te Rau Aroha Marae and the many tīpuna represented in the wharenui, Tahu Pōtiki. We listened to stories about sites of significance that we visited such as the Ōmāui Kāik, Ruapuke Island, Rakiura and Motupōhue.”

Whānau gathered outside Te Rau Aroha Marae.

“Since the reunion, whānau have shared how special it was to meet their whanaunga for the first time or to reconnect with others after many, many years. It has ignited a real interest for us in whakapapa, te reo and tikanga Māori,” says Ariana. The whānau plan to hold a similar hui in 2019 with the desire to continue to grow their connections and Ngāi Tahu knowledge for future generations. “We wish to thank the Ngāi Tahu Fund for supporting this special kaupapa. It has assisted us to embark on a journey as a whānau to strengthen our Ngāi Tahutanga.”

Whānau gathering at the unveiling of Te Here. headstone as Matua Michael Skerrett carries out a blessing.

Nohoanga

Procedure for use of nohoanga Nohoanga are for the exclusive use of Ngäi Tahu whanau. 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.

Nohoanga provide all Ngāi Tahu with an opportunity to experience the landscape as their tīpuna did, and to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food and other natural resources. The term ‘nohoanga’ (literally meaning a place to sit) traditionally refers to the seasonal occupation sites which were an integral part of the mobile lifestyle of Ngāi Tahu whānau 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.

1. Contact Sophie McGregor on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz at least 10 working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site 2. Provide basic details (name, address, contact numbers, vehicle registration number, and number of people you wish to take etc) *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 4. Return the authorisation back to us within 10 days (signed and with the relevant sections completed) following your departure from the nohoanga site.

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 whānau. They are usually one hectare in size. Ngāi Tahu whānau (tribal members) have temporary, but exclusive rights to occupy these sites between the middle of August and the end of April each year.

Available for use – Waianankarua, North Otago Waianakarua (Glencoe Reserve) nohoanga is located just west of Herbert, approximately 30mins south of Ōamaru. From Herbert township on State Highway 1, take Cullen Street to Monk Street, then head south to the end of Monk Street and west onto Glencoe Road.

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.

Facilities and services Nohoanga site users have permission to use the nearby public water supply, which runs continuously into a basin approximately 100m away from the site. Users cannot, however, tap either the water race or pipes carrying the water. Nohoanga users may use the nearby public toilet facilities. A park bench is located in close vicinity to the site, across the other side of the Waikaia Road. The site has a large field nearby and a children’s playing area with swings and slides etc. There is no cell phone reception.

Follow Glencoe Road, it will run onto Tulliemet Road. Turn left at Camp Iona and follow the gravel road to the nohoanga site which is located on top of the Department of Conservation camping site. Physical description The nohoanga site takes in half of an existing Department of Conservation camping area. The nohoanga site is not that large, although it is flat and well-sheltered. In general, the site is an excellent area for camping. Facilities and services The site has excellent two wheel drive vehicle access right onto the site and is suitable for caravan and campervan use. All vehicles should be parked on the nohoanga site. Nohoanga site users have permission to use the toilets and water located on the adjoining DoC reserve. As nohoanga site users will be sharing these facilities with the public, consideration should be shown at all times in accordance with the general information sheet. Nohoanga site users must take all rubbish away with them.

All rubbish and waste must be removed by users upon departure of Waikaia River [Piano Flat] nohoanga. See key contacts below for contact details of refuse and dumping stations. There are numerous old shafts associated with gold mining/prospecting throughout the wider area of the Waikaia River [Piano Flat] nohoanga site. There are known shafts up behind the nohoanga site, adjacent to the public access walk. Caution and care needs to be taken when walking around the bush area. The Waikaia River is subject to flooding in high rainfall events and nature of the terrain is such that the river can rise quite suddenly. During high rain fall, road access could be impeded to and from the Waikaia River [Piano Flat] nohoanga site.

Site restrictions No fires permitted. Although dogs are permitted on this site, this is in accordance with general dog control bylaws set by the Waitaki District Council, which state: • Adequately confine and/or secure animal at night • At all other times keep animal confined or under adequate control and supervision • Bitches in season must be confined • Remove all faeces immediately Note: by using the Waianakarua (Glencoe Reserve) nohoanga site you are agreeing to these conditions.

Site restrictions • Fire restrictions may apply to this area. Please contact the Department of Conservation Area Office in Invercargill, before using this site to assess the situation • Comprehensive information on fire control in this area is available via the Southern Rural Fire Authority website: www.southernruralfire.org.nz • Dogs must be on a leash on public roads at all times. Owners must also ensure dogs do not worry stock or other campers both on the nohoanga site and adjacent public camping site • Those wishing to hunt in the area require a hunting permit from the Department of Conservation. Fire arms should not be carried without a valid hunting permit. Please see the Department of Conservation website for information about hunting and firearm safety Note: by using Waikaia [Piano Flat] nohoanga site you are agreeing to these conditions.

Available for use – Waikaia, Southland This nohoanga site is situated about 1 1/2 hours’ drive north-west of Gore township. From State Highway 94, turn off at Riversdale-Waikaia Road and travel north past Waikaia township, past Glenary Station and into the Waikaia (Piano Flat) recreation area. The nohoanga site is situated on the right-hand side of the road and backs onto the last private hut in the recreational area. Directly across the road from the nohoanga is a Department of Conservation camping area and further up the road is children’s playing area. Physical description The nohoanga is situated on a hill overlooking the Waikaia River just off the Waikaia Road. The site itself is tiered and slopes down towards the road and river. The site is mostly sloped, with steeper slopes towards the back of the site. There are a few flat areas for camping. The nohoanga is covered in grass and is well sheltered by beech forest. The site is situated beside a private hut. This nohoanga site has excellent two wheel drive vehicle access to the site itself. There is no vehicle access onto the site itself. Nohoanga site users can park their vehicles on the flat area, immediately adjacent to the site. Such parking shall not inhibit the access of other members of the public or be parked in an obvious camping site.

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

Hui-ā-iwi 2017

Nei rā te owha te whakamiha Ki a koutou, kā tohuka o te manaaki Ki a koe, Tūāhuriri e Paiheretia te ture takata me te ture wairua I tū te Hui ā-iwi i te Rāmere 24 ki te Rātapu 26 o Whitu i te marae o Tuahiwi. I noho haumaru ai te tini me te mano i raro i kā rika atawhai o Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga. Inā te mīharo o kā kaupapa i whakahaerehia e kā kaiwhakahaere o te hui nei hei whakatairaka, hai whakanui hoki i te ahurea ake o Kāi Tahu. Ko ētahi o kā kaupapa i whakatairakahia e te iwi ki te hui nei ko kā kōrero mō te hītori o te kerēme, kā take whenua, kā take wai, te ōhaka o kā hapū, kā kaupapa e whai pāka ki kā rakatahi me te whakatūwherataka o te mahere pae tukutuku o te tīma Pūraka. I tū ētahi rōpū kapa haka ki te whakakahau i te iwi. I whakatūria hoki tētahi kōnohete. Ko kā kaiwaiata ko Marlon Williams me te rōpū o Ardijah. Mārake ana te kite i kā hua i puta mai i te noho tahi a te iwi. Ko kā whakaahua ki raro nei kā ipu wai hou me kā pēke hokomaha i hokona atu i te mutuka wiki.

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua

Mariki ana kā roimata o Aoraki Rere atu ki kā tai o Mahaanui Tērā kā pākihi hāroa e te kāhu E aro ki kā whenua o Tarahaoa, o Hua te Kerekere Anā, ko Te Rehe e Nāia te rahi o Kāti Huirapa, o Kotahi Mano Kāika e karaka atu nei ki a koutou e te iwi whānui kia tatū mai ki te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua 2018. He wānaka reo tēnei hai ako i kā kōrero a Pōua mā, a Tāua mā, i kā kōrero a Kāi Tahu whānui. Ā te tekau mā whā o Iwa tēnei hui tīmata ai, ā, ka mutu ā te tekau mā waru. Ko te kāhui poureo i tēnei tau ko Tahu Pōtiki rātou ko Charisma Rangipunga, ko Justin Tipa, ko Hana O’Regan, ko Henare Te Aika, ko Corban Te Aika, ko Karuna Thurlow, ko Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, ko Lynne Te Aika, ko Kare Tipa, ko Eruera Prendergast-Tarena. Ko kā kaitiaki tamariki ko Komene Cassidy rātou ko Kelly Ann Tahitahi, ko Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe. Mēnā e hiahia ana koe kia rēhita, whakapā atu ki tēnei whāraki ipuraki: http://www. kmk.maori.nz/event-registration/ Kia kūrapa mai, kia kūrehu mai e hoa mā, koi kī te whare!

Hui-ā-iwi was held from Friday 24-Sunday 26 November at Tuahiwi Marae. The masses were catered for by the people of Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Many activities helped promote and celebrate the Ngāi Tahu culture. Some of those events included discussions about the Ngāi Tahu Claim, land and water issues, tribal economies, youthrelated issues, and also the launch of the Archives team website Kā Huru Manu. Kapa haka performances were there to entertain the masses, followed by a concert to wrap up the day. The artists included Marlon Williams and the well-known band, Ardijah. The whole event was very engaging and it was evident that bringing the tribe back together was beneficial and meaningful to all who attended. Below are some pictures of our KMK merchandise we sold at Hui-ā-Iwi.

KMK Funding Rounds

E kā manu taki, E kā manu tāiko e tuku nei i tō tātou reo kia rere ki tōhona Aorakitaka. 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. The last Kotahi Mano Kāika funding round for 2017 has closed. Applications for the new funding round will be due at 5pm on the 23rd February 2018. 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 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. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5pm on the last Friday of February, June, and October.

Hui-ā-Iwi - Ipu waimāori-waiwera and Pēke hokomaha

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. *KMK pānui continued on p. 42. 39

Hui-ā-Iwi 2017

As part of our ‘mini mahi expo’, Ngāi Tahu Holdings ran a photo booth on the Saturday of Hui-ā-Iwi, where we asked whānau: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ We loved hearing the aspirations of whānau; some said they wanted to be builders, some said architects. We heard from those who wanted to join the police force and even some potential future tribal leaders. A large number of whānau had the opportunity to join in our photo booth fun, and here is a just a tiny collection of the photos we gathered – can you spot any of your whānau or friends?

Whānau Reo Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend immersion initiatives such as: • Kura Reo Kāi Tahu, 14-18 January 2018 • Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events • KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 per whānau per year.

Application forms along with funding criteria and conditions can be found at: http://www.kmk.maori.nz/funding-overview Kia kūrapa mai, kia kūrehu mai e hoa mā!

Profiles

Over the next few issues of Te Pānui Rūnaka, we’ll be profiling some of the te reo Māori initiatives Kāi Tahu whānau have been able to make happen through the Kāika Reo fund.

Kāika Reo Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3,500 per whānau cluster (four or more whānau), per year.

Otago Māori Medical Students – Te Kokonga Kōrero He peka o Te Oranga ki Ōtākou e noho ana i raro i te haumaru o Te Rōpū Māori te rōpū tauira e tautoko ana i ngā tauira Māori e ako ana ki Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou. Ko te whāinga matua o tēnei rōpū ko te akiaki i ngā tauira Māori e whai ana i te ara i whakatakotohia e Te Rangihīroa mā, kia puta hei rata, kia toha i te ora ki ngā hapori puta noa i ngā tōpito o Aotearoa, ā, te ao hoki.

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.

I te tau 2016 i ahu mai te whakaaro kia whakatūria i wētehi akoranga Reo Māori, ā, haka hoki hei akiaki i ngā tauira kia whakawhanake i tō rātou ake Māoritanga. Mai i te pūtea tautoko a Kotahi Mano Kāika, rua tekau katoa ngā akoranga Reo Māori, ā, haka hoki i whakatūria mō ngā tauira ki te whakawhanake i tō rātou ake Māoritanga. E kore ngā mihi aroha e oti mai i a mātou ngā rata Māori o āpōpō ki a Kotahi Mano Kāika.

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 23rd February 2018.

He Rau Mahara book launch.

Thanks to Kotahi Mano Kāika’s Kāika Reo fund, the Otago Māori Medical Association was able to provide 20 te reo Māori and haka classes to Māori students training to be doctors (many of whom are Kāi Tahu) (Nā Te Oranga ki Ōtākou ēnei kōrero i tuku). If you want to start a puna reo, whānau kōrero group or community te reo class locally, the Kāika Reo fund may be able to help you. Check out http://www.kmk.maori.nz/kaika-reo/ or contact us for more information.

Kotahi Mano Kāika - te tau ko pahure

He maha kā panonitaka i te tīma KMK i tēnei tau. I wehe a Paulette Tamati-Elliffe mō te kotahi tau, i tū a Victoria Campbell hai whakaihu waka mā te tīma, e whā kā kaimahi hou. Tīma KMK Fern Whitau, Tāwini White, Zealynne Kiripatea,

He maha hoki kā hui i whakaritehia e KMK hai wānaka mā tātou Darren Solomon, Victoria Campbell, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe, Jai Te Ahunga kā akoka o te reo me ōna katoa, hai honohono i te takata. Ko whakarārakihia ki raro iho nei kā momo hui ko whakatūria e mātou i te tau ko pahure. He tohu tēnei o Hiahia, o Wawata ki te ako i tō tātou reo, kia hoki mai ki te mata o te whenua hai reo tuku iho. Ki a koutou e whakaheke tōtā ana kia tipu pai ai te reo ki ō koutou ake pā harakeke, kāhore tēnei puna o Mihi e mimiti.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua Kia Kūrapa ki Kaikōura TRoNT reo classes

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2 x Kura Reo Rakatahi Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 2x Aoraki Matatū 1 day wānaka Aoraki Matatū ki Ōtākou

INITIATIVE Kaupapa

WHEN /WHERE Āhea/Kai hea?

Tātou ki te Whutupōro Takirua Theatre Matariki events He Reo Tuku Iho He Punaka Kōrero Tourism language sessions Puna reo (ext)

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Kura Reo

Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua,14-18 Iwa (Kohitātea) Rakatahi ki Murihiku, 20-24 Iwa (Kohitātea) Ki Te Waipounamu (Ōtautahi), 15-19 Kai te haere (Paenga-Whāwhā)

Te Puku - Te Tihi Intermediate – Advanced

Kura Reo

Awarua: 26-28 Iwa (Jan) Puketeraki: 16-18 Kahuru kai paeka (Mar) Waitaha: TBC Matahi a te tau (May) Kaikōura: TBC Rima (Sept) Arahura: TBC Whitu (Nov)

Te Pūtake - Te Puku Beginners – Intermediate

Kia Kūrapa

5pm-23rd Kahuru (Feb) 5pm-29th Matahi a te tau (May) 5pm-26 Ono (Oct)

See kmk.maori.nz for breakdown of funding opportunities

Funding rounds due

5pm-23rd Kahuru (Feb) 5pm-29th Matahi a te tau (May) 5pm-26 Ono (Oct)

Kā taumata katoa/All levels

Matariki Celebrations

Toru (July) 6-13

Kā taumata katoa/All levels

Ngāi Tahu Archives

Celebrating the launch of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu, a book celebrating the rich and diverse lives of 50 Ngāi Tahu people, has been launched to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement. The book, published by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Bridget Williams Books, was formally launched the day before Hui-ā-Iwi and was then presented to iwi members at Tuahiwi on Sunday 26 November. The book has been long listed in the General Non-Fiction category of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2018 which is a significant achievement.

Kā Huru Manu launched at Hui-ā-Iwi Kā Huru Manu is live (www.kahurumanu.co.nz) – an online Ngāi Tahu atlas that is the culmination of more than a decade of dedicated work by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, kaumātua and Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka. Kā Huru Manu is dedicated to recording and mapping the traditional Māori place names and associated histories in the Ngāi Tahu rohe (tribal area). The Ngāi Tahu Atlas includes over 1,000 traditional Māori placenames that have been fully referenced from whānau manuscripts, published books, 19th century maps, newspaper articles, and a vast array of unpublished material. Kā Huru Manu also includes information about ara tawhito (traditional travel routes), Native Reserves and other original Māori land allocations such as the SILNA and half-caste crown grants. The website tells the story behind the project and celebrates the people who have been involved. Both Tāngata Ngāi Tahu and Kā Huru Manu are part of the broader work of the Archives team, whose primary aim is to gather Ngāi Tahu knowledge and make it accessible to Ngāi Tahu people. The work of the Archives team is guided by Te Pae Kōrako (the Ngāi Tahu Archive Advisory Committee) chaired by Tā Tipene O’Regan. The Ngāi Tahu Archives team acknowledges the enormous contribution from whānau and friends who have supported Tāngata Ngāi Tahu and Kā Huru Manu. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou kātoa.

Ngāi Tahu Archive Team, 2017. Front, left to right: Jill Durney, Helen Brown, Liz Maaka, Robyn Walsh. Back: Dan Bartlett, Takerei Norton, Tania Nutira, Maurice Manawatu.

Edited by Helen Brown and Takerei Norton from the Ngāi Tahu Archive team, Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu features 50 biographies of Ngāi Tahu whānau members, spanning time, geography and kaupapa – bringing 200 years of tribal history into the present. The biographical subjects have each contributed to their iwi, hapū and whānau in a myriad of ways. They include tohunga and rangatira, community leaders, champions of Te Kerēme (the Ngāi Tahu Claim), activists and scholars, fishermen and farmers, sportspeople, weavers, musicians, and many more. All are descendants of Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe and Ngāi Tahu; united by whakapapa, they are Tāngata Ngāi Tahu. Whānau have been at the heart of the project. The research process involved countless interviews and conversations with whanaunga, descendants and friends spanning the length of New Zealand.

Copies of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu can be purchased online for the special Ngāi Tahu price of $24.99 from the Ngāi Tahu bookstore here: www.shop.Ngāitahu.iwi.nz Explore Kā Huru Manu online here: www.kahurumanu.co.nz

Whānau listening to Helen Brown speaking at the Tāngata Ngāi Tahu book launch.

Tāngata Ngāi Tahu People of Ngāi Tahu

Now available for purchase! Buy at the Ngāi Tahu price, $24.99. Go to our online shop http://www.shop.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/shop/books. 45 orders now! Place your Christmas For other enquiries regarding the project, contact us at: tangatangaitahu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Archives Team, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141 | 0800 KAI TAHU

Kōrero and feedback from TPR back covers Te Pānui Rūnaka October 2017 In October this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. We would like to thank Mere Parata and also Natalie Karaitiana for emailing us with the following information: Back Row:- Colleen Van der El, Mere Montgomery, Natalie Karaitiana, Cecille Wesley, Shirley Thornbury. Front Row:- Leone Thomas, Aroha Montgomery and Lauana Thomas. Te Pānui Rūnaka November 2017 In November this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. We would like to thank Zita Waaka who advised the following information: The lady on the far left is Remu Stephenson (née Rehu) and the lady on the extreme right is Stella Waaka (an older sister to Zita). We appreciate the continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our requests for names and information pertaining to photos we publish for Whakaahua Tipuna Whānau.

Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te tau hou ki te iwi, ngā hapū me ngā whānau katoa. Some key achievements for the team this year include: The Ngāi Tahu Roadshows – an amazing opportunity for our team to not only awhi with registrations but also provide individuals to have one-on-one hui with staff outside of the office. These opportunities to engage with whānau who are not able to travel to Christchurch are always cherished by both whānau and the whakapapa team. We have completed the digitising of the Whakapapa files and will soon begin stitching the images together to form a digital file. These digital files will be available to view in our Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu website that is currently being developed. Viewing of your respective Files on the website will be in a safe and secure manner that can be accessed 24/7 globally. Our publication, He Rau Mahara has officially been launched. This taonga is an expression of appreciation and acknowledgment to our Ngāi Tahu servicemen who enlisted in WWI. To purchase your copy of He Rau Mahara, go to our online shop at www.shop.Ngāitahu. iwi.nz/books. We hope to have our website www. heraumahara.nz live at the beginning of the New Year. Hui-ā-Iwi 2017 was a great success. We don’t often get the opportunity to spend time with so many whānau at one event. Our team assisted with whakapapa registrations, one-on-ones, general enquiries and sold merchandise at St Stephens church, Tuahiwi. Ka topa taku manu ki runga Aoraki Matatū ka hāro atu ki ngā maunga whakahī o te motu. Ko tōna reo ka paoro, ka haruru ki ngā moka katoa, he reo rāhiri ki a koe e te uri o Tahu Pōtiki, nei tō iwi e mihi ana, e owha atu ana, e tau, e tau, e tautī mai rā.

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For any enquiries please call Allanah Burgess on 03 9740082 or email: whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Mātauranga

Last month, a delegation from Japan visited Ōtautahi to meet with alumni of the Yamada O’Regan scholarship. This scholarship is distributed by the Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust and supports rangatahi facing challenging circumstances to complete their secondary education; an opportunity made possible by the continued generosity of Masashi Yamada.

Last chance to get your 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 31 December will be eligible for 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.

The relationship between Yamada and Ngāi Tahu began in 1989 when the Japanese businessman and philanthropist offered the iwi a multi-million dollar loan to enable the costly and arduous settlement negotiations to continue. This unexpected generosity was the beginning of a friendship that would span continents and decades.

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Ten years later, Yamada instructed that the remainder of what was owed to him should be used to set up the Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust and create the Yamada-O’Regan scholarship which has aided over 80 Ngāi Tahu students. On Saturday 4 November, some of these alumni met with Shinji Yamada, the son of Yamada san, and his right hand man Narimoto san in a celebration of this strong and enduring relationship. The alumni (and indeed the entire iwi) were honoured by this visit. In advance of the visit the trust received a generous top up of funds. Several alumni shared their stories at the celebration in order to convey the impact that the Yamada-O’Regan scholarship had on their lives. Two of these stories are shared below.

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Whakamihi to Hinga Ormsby from Kawhia in the Waikato, the lucky winner of the KiwiSaver Survey prize draw and recipient of a $500 Prezzy Card! Ngā mihi nui to all the whānau who participated in our KiwiSaver / Investment Choice Survey! We’re looking forward to sharing the results with you in the new year!

Arahia Maea Arahia knew early on that to fulfil her dream of becoming a school teacher her education would need to be a priority. “I was raised by an army of whānau and a solo mother who wore her emotional and financial struggles like the finest of diamonds, but life took an unexpected turn in 2009 when I became pregnant. I was determined to change the stigma associated with teen parents, so I completed my education at the Kimihia Young Parent Unit at Linwood High School. The birth of my son Marino motivated me to be the best version of me that I could possibly be. I graduated dux, with excellence in Level 3 mathematics with statistics, and University Entrance. Having some financial barriers removed created the mental space I needed to focus on my goals. The Yamada O’Regan scholarships I received enabled me to purchase books, school supplies, a graphics calculator and a laptop to support some correspondence subjects.” Arahia has now been married to her high school sweetheart for five years and together they are raising three tamariki. She still has a teaching career on the horizon, and has completed a Certificate in Māori Business Management and a Certificate in Te Reo Māori.

Whai Rawa Christmas koha

Still not sure what to get for Christmas? Why not gift your whānau a Whai Rawa koha – it’s not too late. Give us a call on 0800 942 472 to let us know how much you have gifted into a whānau member’s account. We will then send a card on your behalf. Kirihimete closure This year the Whai Rawa office and call centre will be closed from Friday 22 December. We will reopen on Monday 8 January 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience but look forward to hearing from you in the New Year! Have a happy and safe holiday with your whānau. For any more information on all things Whai Rawa, don’t delay, call ;our Contact Centre today on 0800 942 472 (+64 3 366 4344) or visit our website www.whairawa. com. * Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see page 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).

Madison Simons Madison Simons’ father was so unwell through her teenage years that he spent 25 months in hospital over a period of three years, placing enormous stress on her whānau. *Continued on p. 51. 48

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Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr (Ngāi Tahu, Makaawhio) explains why she joined Te Pou Here. What Te Pou Here profile have you joined? I have signed up to the Pūreirei profile. What made you join? I thought this was a great opportunity to support Ngāi Tahu and find ways to further connect to Ngāi Tahu businesses and workers.

Madison is six months away from completing a commerce degree in marketing and business management and has secured an internship with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. In the future she wants to design a programme that helps rangatahi living in poverty.

What do think the programme offers whānau? I think this will allow rūnanga to connect people and will help support and target employees to roles and opportunities within Ngāi Tahu

To ensure you do not miss out on the next event for the Yamada O’Regan past recipients please send us your updated contact details! Email – gna@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/whakapapa/updatedetails/

How did you find out about the programme? I saw it on Facebook.

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More information on Te Pou Here can be found here https://tepouhere.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/

What are your career goals? I am currently studying law and commerce and want to work in policy and politics.

Te Pou Here is an exciting new tool designed to grow iwi capability and lift the horizon of opportunity for whānau members.Te Pou Here refers to the mooring post and stems from “te pou here takata, te pou here tikaka” – the post that ties the people and customs together. It is a central online platform where whānau members can connect and develop . There are three strands to the tool

Te Kerēme – Maramataka 2018 correction

Last month we sent out a calendar, Te Kerēme – Maramataka 2018, featuring key dates and photographs relating to the Ngāi Tahu Claim. Unfortunately, in the month of August we published the incorrect full name of Jim Pohio as James (Jim) Ngahina Pohio however Jim’s correct full name is Arnold Mawheranui Pohio (Jim). Our apologies to the whānau - thank you for providing us with the correct details.

• Te Pou Here Kaupapa – which aims to connect our businesses. • Te Pou Here Takata – which aims to connect individuals. • Pūreirei – which aims to provide whānau members

Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr (Ngāi Tahu, Makaawhio).

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Herds of Special Interest Are you a keen hunter? If you are, please read on to find out how you may be able to have a say on herds of special interest in Te Waipounamu. In 2013, the Game Animal Council Act (the Act) came into effect and with it, the establishment of The Game Animal Council (GAC). The GAC is a statutory body appointed by the Minister for Conservation and a specific goal of the GAC is to improve the management of deer, chamois, tahr, and wild pigs.

Tahr, one of the species being discussed as a HOSI.

The Act provides powers for the Minister of Conservation to designate a wild animal population of deer, chamois, tahr or wild pigs on public conservation land as a herd of special interest or ‘HOSI’. Animals within a HOSI are considered "game animals" under the GAC Act.

TRoNT staff want to hear from Ngāi Tahu hunters! We want to hear from you about your thoughts or interests in wild herd management. In a nutshell, we're engaging with the Department of Conservation and their consultants on the HOSI programme to develop Ngāi Tahu hunting opportunities.

Currently, there are no designated HOSI. The Department of Conservation is working with the Game Animal Council, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and other lead entities and groups to establish a robust process for proposing and evaluating potential HOSI. This includes a framework for engagement and fulfilling its responsibilities to Treaty Partners under Section 4 of the Conservation Act.

What we want to know is: are Ngāi Tahu whānau keen on taking up such potential hunting opportunities? As consultation progresses, we will need to consider how Ngāi Tahu tribal interests could be facilitated - whether that be via a quota system or another alternative.

In its simplest terms, at such a time that the Minister designates a HOSI they are making a commitment to control the herd and limit its size to meet specific conservation objectives. They are also making a commitment to monitor the outcomes of this control on the conservation values of the area under consideration. This includes regular reviews to ensure that the operational targets set out in the Herd Management Plan are being met and that in meeting these targets the desired conservation objectives are achieved and sustained. Designating a HOSI also means that there is a commitment by the Minster to manage how the herd is hunted; specific rules can be set by the Minister which then becomes conditions of any authorisation to hunt the HOSI.

If you're interested in having your say, please contact Mahinga Kai Nigel Scott at nigel.scott@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 0800 KAI TAHU for a kōrero.

Part of this mahi, from the TRoNT perspective, is it ensure the Minister develops specific conditions on the hunting of any HOSI which will provide Ngāi Tahu whānui with guaranteed access to an allocation of the allowable harvest and full access to the HOSI hunting area on the DOC estate.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 (Online: ISSN 2357-2051) Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Ph: 03 328 9415 Em: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 Em: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 381 2082 Em: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ph: 03 319 6523 Em: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Ph/fax : 03 755 6451 Em: panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Ph: 03 755 7885 Em: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 Em: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ph: 03 465 7300 Em: admin@puketeraki.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph: 03 234 8192 Em: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 Em: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 Em: info@awarua.org.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

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

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

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

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

Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 Em: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pānui

What’s on top with Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu?

One of the greatest gifts of Whānau Ora is to remind ourselves of the blessings of our life. Over this last month we have had multiple reasons to reflect on this. On 14 November, our Whānau Ora Navigator team based in Kaikōura stood in silence with the local community as a memorial to the impact of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake of a year prior was unveiled. The sculpture was made out of three whale bones that were unearthed during the quake. Two of the bones represent the two people who lost their lives in the earthquake, the third represents the upheaval locals have faced over the past year. While 57 locals sustained serious injuries, the human cost of dislocation was persistent, pervasive and relentless in its impact.

From left: Maania Farrar; Rongo Baker, Stacey Daniels, Bailey Hori Te Pa –Raumati; Gina-Lee Duncan; Tracey Waho-Blaney and Serena Lyders at Hui-ā-Iwi 2017, Tuahiwi Marae.

Tū Ake; Te Pāpori Whakatere (incubator/ accelerator); Te Kākano Te Tōtara (rangatahi leadership)

December marks a big month for Te Pūtahitanga with our series of hui focusing on high energy, high inspiration, whānau entrepreneurship and wānanga. In combining with the Ngāi Tahu Tū Ake hui, we believe it’s a way to bring a whole lot of talent together to strengthen social enterprise ambitions, and provide plenty of space for whānau to chase their dreams and explore their own tribal plans. The plans are stacked full of promise: waka ama at Whakaraupo; strength finder strategies, exploring your own kaupapa canvas; and lots of opportunities to learn from one another.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu placed navigators in Kaikōura, Hurunui and Wairau. The navigators offer a wide ranging service to people whose homes are affected as a result of the earthquakes. They support whānau to develop a comprehensive recovery plan based on the most up-to-date information sourced, to enable them to make informed decisions about their future. Stress related to many aspects of the recovery continues to impact on households; this includes no accommodation options; unable to afford expert advice; challenging behaviour from children; having to wait for a second opinion; and, the pressure of timeframes to name a few.

Aoraki Summit

There is nothing that makes a Ngāi Tahu heart beat stronger than to hear our rangatahi proclaim Aoraki Matatū, hei! Aoraki be ever proud! We have the greatest expectations for an event being held in early December in the rohe of Arowhenua. The focus for Aoraki Summit is how best to achieve the outcome of leading healthy lifestyles, through a focus on traditional and contemporary physical activities, kōrero to inspire and uplift, and the support of whānau all around you: taha wairua, taha whānau, taha tinana, taha hinengaro.

To share some of our experiences, Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu is hosting a hui for the EQ navigators working in the Hurunui, Kaikōura and Marlborough districts on 14 December at Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae, commencing 9.30am. Nau mai haere mai!

Hui-ā-Iwi

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu loved having the opportunity to spend time with Ngāi Tahu whānau as thousands flocked through Tuahiwi. We were also thrilled to hear newly elected Kaiwhakahaere (and GPL member Lisa Tumahai) emphasise the need to develop leadership among the people, on the marae, and in the regions. Ms Tumahai promoted a particular priority for addressing issues which build the wellbeing of whānau in areas such as housing, education and leadership – sounds like Whānau Ora!

Hui Rongoā Māori ki Otāutahi

In our last wave of funding, there was a larger than usual number of applications with a rongoā focus. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu recognises the benefits of rongoā initiatives for whānau and wants to bring rongoabased applicants together to explore the opportunities from other funders. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is advocating for more supportive relationships across

Te Waipounamu for this kaupapa from agencies such as: the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment and Community Matters Environment and Heritage Fund (Department of Internal Affairs). When: Friday 15 December 2017, 10am-2pm Where: Rehua Marae Contact: Maire.kipa@teputahitanga.org

Taranaki hikoi Wairua Wananga $2000.00 and to Taryn Dryfhout for Theology studies, amount $1100.00. There is only one funding round per year with five categories covering religion, heritage and culture. The Kōmiti may offer two categories each year on a rotating basis, and make a grant to up to two applicants in any year.

Ngā mihi o te wā Kirihimete me te aroha nui, nā Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.

Application to the Methodist Pūtea Grant 2018 This year two categories under which applications can be made are categories 3 and 4 which reads:

Trustee hui for owners – Kawhakaputaputa

3. Provide financial assistance for the upkeep of urupa attached to Kai Tahu marae and/or Rūnaka; 4. Provide financial assistance to support the cultural needs of the iwi. The nature and extent of these needs to be identified through research and the funding applied to specific initiatives;

This is a notice for election of trustees for owners of Te Kawhakaputaputa, Section 6, Te Kawhakaputaputa Blk VIII Sec 6. Please note this meeting will be held 28 January, 2018 from 1pm in Riverton. Venue: Riverton Enquires:

Waka Landing, 49 Leader Street,

Who can apply: Ngāi Tahu Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu Rūnaka) located south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga

Terry Nicholas: 021 989 845 Ōna Heaslip: 03 212 8496 Vaughn Fisher: 027 313 6483

Methodist Pūtea Grant

Individual applications shall be considered from Kāi Tahu members affiliated with any of the above Rūnanga, and must be endorsed in writing by their Rūnanga

Tenā koutou, ka Rūnaka ō Kāi Tahu south of the Waitaki The Methodist Pūtea Grant is now open for applications to projects being undertaken by Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whanau with a focus on religion, heritage and culture.

Please apply by completing the enclosed/attached application form, and supplying supporting documentation as requested.

Historical background The Methodist Pūtea Grant came into effect as a result of the historical and significant relationship that exists between Kāi Tahu whanau and the Methodist Church of New Zealand (MCNZ). This is especially so at Ōtākou, when in the 1990’s the MCNZ returned ownership of the Ōtākou Memorial Church to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou (TRO) and also made a koha of $210,000 arising from the proceeds of the sale of property at Kawarau Falls. This capital asset is protected and income generated from investment is administered by the Methodist Pūtea Komiti (MPK) and applied to grants benefiting Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whanau.

Applications close 12 noon 31 March 2018 Applications should be addressed to Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou, at the above address, or emailed to the Administrator, Sha Hemopo at office@tro.org.nz Att: Methodist Pūtea Komiti. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at the Ōtākou office on 03 478 0352. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Methodist Pūtea Komiti The Kōmiti is currently made up from Ōtākou and Puketeraki rūnaka and a member of MCNZ. The MPK has the discretionary right of TRO to make final decisions on merit and reports to the AGM of TRO. The MPK meets each April to administer the grants process. All applicants are informed that their application has been received and are notified of the outcome. Grant payments are made by the 30 June of the same year. An unsuccessful applicant may reapply in the future when an appropriate category is offered. The MPK commenced in 2004 and to date has granted a total amount of $77,764.50. Last year 2017, the MPK granted funds to its two applicants, Ōtākou Rūnanga for 55

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau This image is part of the Ngāi Tahu Archives Photograph Collection. We have no other information apart from that it was, the Te Wai Pounamu College girls attending the Concord Pōwhiri at the Christchurch Town Hall.f you are able to provide any further information regarding this photograph please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).