Te Pānui Rūnaka - February 2022 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

KAHURU | FEBRUARY 2022

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kath Lousich nō Ngāti Waewae

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere ownership of pounamu to our iwi as part of the Ngāi Tahu Settlement. He was also the first Ngāti Waewae representative on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and was both a director and Chair of Ngāi Tahu Holdings. We have also marked the passing of Koukourarata rakatira and pou, Peter Te Rangihiroa Ramsden, who was a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Peter was a diplomatic, passionate, and tireless champion for his people. We acknowledge Peter for his mahi as Deputy Chair of Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, and as a kaitiaki for his work at Environment Canterbury and on the Water Zone committee. As his pānui marking his passing described, his focus was always to look after and care for the whenua and awa, so the environment can in turn, look after the people. Last month we should have come together as a wider whānau to commemorate Waitangi Day at Ōnuku Marae. Instead, we marked the day at home with our whānau, without the traditional tikanga of our treaty festival. Perhaps you watched the commemorations online or visited loved ones who have passed at an urupā? I spent the day with my two moko, commemorating their first Waitangi Day. When they are older, I will share with them the kōrero of those who have gone before us, as they learn why this day is so important for our iwi and all of Aotearoa.

Ka hoka rā taku reo ki runga o ngā maunga whakahī Ka mātai whakararo ki ngā tai miha o ngā wai e rere nei Ka topa ka tau ki ngā rekereke o te hunga e pīkari a karu nei Kua tau Ka tau Ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi e tau nei e

It was a difficult decision to cancel our traditional Waitangi Day Festival to help protect whānau and the community from Omicron, but I know it was the right one. Our Waitangi Day Festival is an important opportunity to remind the Crown about its promises, and about rangatiratanga. Aotearoa should not lose sight of its foundation document – Te Tiriti o Waitangi – and its intention. I believe that with the revival of te reo Māori, and the nation’s history soon to be taught in schools, that there is a different society on our horizon, a renaissance. I look forward to the future my moko will grow up in, one where they can be openly proud in their identity as Ngāi Tahu, without many of the challenges and barriers that their tīpuna have had to knock down.

Tēnā koutou katoa, It is with great sadness that I open this pānui by acknowledging the recent passing of two prominent Ngāi Tahu leaders, Maika Mason and Uncle Peter Te Rangihiroa Ramsden.

The wellbeing of our people must always come first, which is why I know COVID-19 would have likely dominated our discussions with the Crown, if the Waitangi festival had gone ahead. It’s on that note whānau, that I ask you to please encourage any whānau who are not yet vaccinated or boosted to consider getting their jab. Tamariki aged 5 to 11 became eligible to receive the vaccine last month, and as I write this update, more than 200,000 tamariki have already received their first dose. I am proud of our Ngāi Tahu affiliated health providers who have helped to increase the Māori vaccination rate within our takiwā. I know everyone

Maika will be remembered as a respected leader of Poutini Ngāi Tahu. No one knew the Arahura River and pounamu quite like Maika. By the time he turned 18, he had already walked the entire length of the Arahura River! During the Waitangi Tribunal hearings of Te Kerēme, Maika was the leading authority on the Ngāi Tahu history, traditions and values associated with pounamu. His mahi led to the Crown returning the

is welcome at our clinics, and our nurses are always available to provide advice and support to parents, guardians or caregivers to make the best decision for their whānau. At Poutini Waiora, our first clinic for the year saw 52 tamariki and 50 adults vaccinated. The free bouncy castle, bubble blowing, ice cream, and sausage sizzle were a hit with tamariki and their whānau, helping to make getting vaxxed a fun and comfortable experience.

of the past and help future generations of our people access the whenua and connect with their tīpuna.

I would like to acknowledge the mahi of the mana whenua panel appointed to lead this kaupapa on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the mana whenua panel include Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Chair Francois Tumahai (Chair), Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Chair Paul Madgwick, Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Cultural Pou Chair Maurice Manawatu, and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative Gail Thompson. Mahi is well underway, with the mana whenua panel already reviewing several DOC conservation values reports about the Karamea, Kawatiri and Paparoa landscapes. We are sharing Ngāi Tahu values with the two national panels, so they understand our past, as well as our future aspirations to use the land of our tīpuna for economic activity and generate new opportunities for our people and the West Coast community. With our mātauranga, the national panels can make draft recommendations on the reclassification of stewardship land, which will then go to public consultation, before the Minister of Conservation makes a final decision.

5-year-old Amiria Baldwin-Smith (Ngāti Waewae) celebrates after receiving her vaccine with a high-five from a Poutini Waiora nurse.

I mihi to the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who have taken the pragmatic approach to encourage kaimahi to work from home for the foreseeable future, as we all try to minimise the impact of a potential Omicron outbreak within our takiwā on our people and mahi. COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate, and no one is bullet-proof. Young, strong rangatahi and tamariki are also affected, which is why vaccination is our best defence against the virus. It reduces the severity of COVID-19 and helps to stop it spreading to other people. Thank you for getting your jab and helping to protect future generations of our iwi. I hope you took time over the summer holidays to enjoy the sun. Unfortunately, last month’s wild weather ravaged the West Coast twice in two weeks, and flooded parts of Westport for the second year in a row. Nāia te mihi, nāia te tangi, nāia te ringa awhi ki a koutou i te maonga āwhā nei. I was pleased that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu reopened our Pūtea Manaaki Emergency Relief Fund to help some of our whānau who were directly affected by the flooding. The fund is providing grants of up to $500 assistance for each Ngāi Tahu household directly affected by this natural disaster. The fund won’t cover damages that insurance will cover, but I know it has been useful for whānau in a time of need.

As I wrap up this first pānui of the year, I would like to mark the appointment of two new directors to the Ngāi Tahu Holdings Board, Jon Hartley and Sophie Haslem. Both are highly experienced directors who will be joining the Board for the next three years. Sophie has more than a decade of governance experience and is currently chair of the MetService and Deputy Chair of CentrePort and Kordia. Meanwhile, Jon is the current chair of Kiwibank and Kaingaroa Timberlands and brings experience from a range of past governance roles. Sophie and Jon are joining the board at a time of some economic uncertainty, but I know their vast governance experience will be useful as Ngāi Tahu Holdings navigates the challenges ahead and prepares for the future.

It was wonderful to join a recent pōwhiri to welcome the Western South Island national stewardship land reclassification panel, Minister of Conservation Kiritapu Allan, and DOC Director-General Penny Nelson to Te Tai Poutini in January. As DOC reclassifies Stewardship land throughout our takiwā, a mana whenua panel will work alongside two national panels and share traditional mātauranga Māori of the whenua within its takiwā. This is an exciting time for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. We have a once in a generation opportunity to reverse the decisions

Ngā mihi nui, Lisa Tumahai Kaiwhakahaere

TE PANUI RUNAKA

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Kaikōura Rūnanga Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura Predator Control Project

Kia ora koutou katoa i te tau hou! After a good rest, recoup and reset over the holidays, we have come back ready to mahi hard and smash our 2022 targets. We have a big year ahead of us with new milestones to meet, a priority being, putting our trapping plan into action. This is super exciting for Te Whare Haumanu team as all the skills they learnt and the courses and training they completed in 2021, is now all coming together and being put into practice. Between January and Te tīma o Te Whare Haumanu 2022 March we plan to trap approximately 47.4kms of our coastline, this will be from Waiau Toa to the Oāro River. Our awesome kaimahi built over 800 pouaka haumanu (DOC 200’S) last year to be deployed along our beloved coastline and monitored regularly. In the office, our two extremely good-looking wahine have been busy behind the scenes coordinating, planning, collecting data and reporting, to ensure we deliver everything that our kaupapa and project plan entails.

Summer Rangatahi Employment Programme

6 December was a special day for us as we welcomed two new rangatahi from Kaikōura High School (KHS) onboard the tīma. Our two rangatahi went through an application process where they expressed their interest to the school and KHS submitted their application. They were then interviewed and were successful in securing the positions. They have now completed their four weeks of mahi and a poroporoaki was held for them on 27 January, with all the trimmings! They will be missed by all, we hope they took away some valuable life skills. To any whānau out there with rangatahi, there will be an opportunity at the end of every term for new applicants to submit an expression of interest through the Kaikōura High School. #YOLO #Dothemahigetthetreats #Earnwhileyoulearn. The New Year brings an exciting new work schedule for Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura (TWOM). A key part of this is upskilling and building on our knowledge of pest control from last year. This year we have started an 11-month course which when completed will gain us a New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) Rural Pest Control and 60 NCEA credits. This will add value to the skills we have already learnt and equip us with a qualification to add to our toolbelt. Another key part of our kaupapa is to also build on our te reo skills and incorporate marae visits to immerse and connect ourselves to our Māori culture. Whānau is at the heart of what we do so it just seemed tika to incorporate this into our mahi. Our two successful rangatahi. From left: Te Kore & Te Pō

As we are part of a nationwide Jobs for Nature Project, we will visit other projects in the Canterbury region to see their operations and learn about their taiao mahi. Another exciting announcement is that TWOM tīma has been approached by a government agency wanting media coverage of our kaupapa on TVNZ – LOOK OUT! And just to name a few more items on the agenda, we will be doing site visits, trap building, DOC and internal training placement/checking, bird monitoring and incorporating educational visits to schools. With reporting due at the end of March, we hope to have another successful outcome and the first part of the trapline completed. Predators you’re out, time for our taonga species to thrive! If whānau have any questions or would like to receive our TWOM pānui, please feel free to email: rawinia.thomas@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

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Rā Whānau

February: Poihipi Clayton, Tamati Stirling, John Te Wani, Grace Tuki, Karalea Te Moananui, Debbie Walford, Murray Posa, Haley Baxter, Courtney Sealey. March: Luke Clayton, Zariah Gillies, Te Ahu Manawatu, Vanessa Wanoa-Manawatu, Karen Starkey, Tuhiku Solomon, Donna Manawatu, Sherryna Baxter, Rebecca Mullaly.

Letter from Mark Galbraith

I was contacted by Ngāi Tahu Archives, telling us they had a taonga to return to us at Mangamaunu Marae, and that they were planning on bringing it back to the marae in a week. The taonga, we were told, was an ancient document, all in te reo with three tupuna names on it: ‘Kahu Ariki’, ‘Te Awanui’ and ‘Hohepa Wahaaruhe’. In late 1980, marae trustee, Uncle Hilla handed the taonga to Tā Tipene O’Regan for safe keeping. The taonga is from the Whare Karakia, St Francis at Mangamaunu Marae. AUE! This was huge for whānau, the phones were soon running hot, and in true whānau style, we rallied to get it done. On the 23 January at 11:59pm Aotearoa went from orange traffic light to red, and Ngāi Tahu Archives informed us that under red, they were no longer able to bring it up to us the next day. AUE! Well, the phones started running hot again and a solution was quickly reached. In the morning at precisely 8.30am at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Ngāi Tahu Archives handed it to us. The Archives team told us they were going to come up to Mangamaunu and kōrero on the taonga when we were back in orange traffic light. So, on 24 January at 2pm, a pōwhiri was held to bring our taonga onto our marae and placed in our Whare Tupuna “Hōhepa”, where we did mihimihi and karakia. During this whole process it was blowing up with the wind and rain and tangi from kaumātua, welcome home. After kai we spirited our taonga to our Pā Tawhito Takahanga for safe keeping until the restoration of St Francis is completed. Chair Ngā Uri o Mangamaunu Incorporation Mark Galbraith.

Mark Galbraith and Carmella receiving the taonga on behalf of Mangamaunu Marae from Tania Nutira.

Whānau sharing kai at Mangamaunu Marae after the pōwhiri for the taonga.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora koutou. We hope everyone had a safe and whānau-filled summer break. Arahura Marae is back open and running – we would like to wish everyone a happy 2022! A big mihi to everyone who celebrated their birthday in recent months. If you aren’t on the lists below, aroha mai and Happy Birthday! January Katrina Lang, Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu, Aaron Tauwhare, Summer Lilley, Rauhine Coakley, Charlie Downs, Liam Mulholland, Ella Duff, Violet Curtis, Paul Tuhuru. February Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Jones, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie, Nellie Jane Robinson, Toko Lang, Sophie Tenbethy, Mia Robinson, Aroha Meihana, Ema Weepu, Ihaka Weepu, Shardey Harris, Lynette Sollis, Cheyenne Briese, Ryan Briese. March Nikita Lang, Amber Trevathan, Riley Burke, Alan Russell, Jackie Lang, Gary Lang, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith Stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana, Emily Duff, Elly Mulholland

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated Notice of Postal Ballot and Nominations

Postal Vote – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae is due to conduct a postal vote to elect the Appointment Committee who will be responsible for appointing the Rūnanga Representative and their Alternate, to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members are invited to ensure that they are fully registered and have a valid, current postal address. All potential members not already registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, who are 18 years and over and would like to participate in the voting process for the Appointments Committee are invited to apply to register by returning the rūnanga registration form to the rūnanga office before 5.00pm on 5 April. All potential members are encouraged to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. Registration forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office (Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz) and must be received by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office by 5.00pm, 5 April. Appointment Committee Nominations – Te Runanga o Ngāti Waewae Inc is calling for nominations for the Appointments Committee. These nominations are required on the relevant nomination form and addressed to the Office Manager, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office, PO Box 37, Hokitika. Nomination forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office (Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz). Nominations must be received by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office by 5.00pm, 5 April. Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Inc is calling for nominations for the Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative. These nominations are required on the relevant nomination form, addressed to the Office Manager, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office, PO Box 37, Hokitika. Nomination forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office (Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz). Nominations must be received by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Office by 5.00pm, 5 April.

Emily Duff Graduation

After four years of study at the University of Canterbury, Ngāti Waewae descendant Emily Duff has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in both Māori & Indigenous Studies and Sociology. Emily is the great mokopuna of Te Māori Raukawa and Hector Tainui, the mokopuna of Ema and Kevin Moore, and the tamāhine of Treena and Bob Duff. This year, Emily will be working for Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi as a Kaiāwhina/Attendance Advisor for rangatahi and schools based on the southside of Christchurch, and the southside of Banks Peninsula. Emily would like to thank her incredible whānau for their unconditional love and support, especially her teina Ella, whose love and knowledge of Māoritanga inspired this degree, and the hard mahi that will follow.

Ngā Mate Miriam Thorpe

Miriam Tainui, Arahura born and eldest child of Te Māori Raukawa and Hector Tainui – dearly missed by her husband of 65 years Bill, and her whānau. The whānau wish to sincerely acknowledge all the aroha love and support at the loss of our wonderful rangatira. He Aituā - A Death Ki a koutou te whānau He mihi aroha tēnei ki a koutou e noho ana kai raro i te kapua i tēnei wā. Ka taki tahi tātou mō tō tātou taoka kua karakahia ki te pō. Heoti anō ki a koutou kua mahue mai nei Noho ora mai kai roto i kā whakaaro aroha o tō iwi Arohatinonui tō Thorpe whānau To you the family This is a greeting of love to you all who are in this state of sadness at this time. We grieve in unison for our treasure that has been called to the Night. So to you all that have been left behind Stay well in the loving thoughts of our tribe With much love The Thorpe whānau

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te reo maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa! Here on Poutini we have all been enjoying a hot dry summer and stunning sunsets, and now that the office is open, we have been busy with the usual number of hui and catching up on the backlog of emails.

Kaumātua Dinner – 16 Oct 2021

The theme was 1960s fashion and boy did the kaumātua get into the ‘groove’ of costumes. We had several people helping to decorate the West Clubrooms which is situated next door from the rūnaka office. Whānau handmade props for the night for which we thank you very much for all your hard mahi. Our wonderful chefs for the evening served up mouthwatering vol-au-vent, stuffed eggs, mutton bird, spring rolls, whitebait, and raw fish for entrée! Roast lamb and beef with the trimming for the main course and leaving just enough room for cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, chocolate eclairs, cream horns, lamingtons, and meringues. WOW and all homemade!! We could hear our kaumātua enjoying their catch ups from the kitchen, music playing and loud laughter ringing through the hall until the wee hours of the morning.

West Clubrooms

Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, and Selina Tainui

Gordy Weaver and Owen Zwies

Tui Cadigan, Noeline Minehan, Barbara Vaea and Thelma Tait

Kitchen kaimahi in character; Rachael Forsyth, Kara Edwards, Wayne Costello, Suzie Breeze, and Lynda Pehi.

COVID-19 Clinics – Arahura Marae

In this new COVID world we live in, Poutini Ngāi Tahu, Poutini Waiora and the West Coast DHB have partnered together to set up a vaccination clinic at Arahura Marae. Several clinics have been held over the months with some whānau now having received their first, second and booster doses. All clinics have been successful in helping to protect our whānau and our community. We would like to thank those who organised the clinics and all kaimahi who were involved on the day that helped to make our clinics a fun and cheerful experience. Shelley Mills from Poutini Waiora overseeing the reception area

Annual Whānau Xmas Pool Party – 5 Dec 2021

Due to renovations underway on the Hokitika Pools, our annual event was transferred to the Westland Recreation Centre in Greymouth where we all enjoyed a fun filled afternoon of swimming. Whānau splashed around in the pools playing games, swimming laps, chilling in the spa pool and some even dared to have a go on the ‘hydro slide’. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a kai of fish and chips and a fizzy. A surprise visit from Hana Kōkō made the end of the day super-duper amazing. The tamariki sat patiently as each of their names were called out and they received a special something for Christmas. Lots of love and laughter was had for the day!

Hana Kōkō, Antonia Fernandez with her cousins Ella and Julianna Hereaka

Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and great niece Antionia Fernandez chilling in the spa pool

Beau and his mum Nikki-leigh Condon on the hydro slide

Kāti Mahaki whānau that came to our annual whānau xmas pool party

Office Xmas Breakup – 11 Dec 2021

Office staff and executive members came together to celebrate the end of a hard-working year, have a kai and a few beerzies. Nibbles and drinks were had after an executive hui and the rūnaka gave out gift baskets to all staff and executive members. Then with a sober driver at the wheel, the rūnaka van full of excited whānau headed to the historic Empire Hotel in Ross for a buffet meal. Everyone chatted about the year, the mahi they had done and what was happening in the holidays while enjoying a delicious roast meal. Later we stood around the pool table and played a game of “Secret Santa”. Once you opened your gift and someone else wanted it, they could swap gifts but only the once! Much banter and laughter rung out throughout the establishment as gifts were stolen off each other, then replaced with something else, and you can guarantee the good old Lynx Africa was a great gift given ;)

Chairman Paul Madgwick with Marie Mahuika-Forsyth

Office kaimahi, Suzie Breeze, Melvyn Wilson, Kara Edwards and Lynda Pehi playing Secret Santa

Kathleen Scott Langi with her Secret Santa present

Kumara Races – 8 January

Another great whānau day at the Kumara Races in January. The weather put on an amazing day but clouded over just as the last race was coming up. We had several visitors come to the Makaawhio marquee for a catch up, kai and a couple of laughs. No real big winnings were had on the day, but it was a fun get together. Kaumātua Marie Mahuika-Forsyth also celebrated her 76th Birthday with whānau and friends so Happy Birthday Nanny! Walter and Judy Mahuika

Bo Smith, Liz Aratema and Paul Madgwick

Kumara Races Marie MahuikaForsyth with daughter Amber Forsyth and her tamariki Khaison, Amara, Tia, and Nikau Winiata

Kia ora mai rā tātou katoa. Kei te pōuri te kākau ki te poroporoaki atu i a Rachael Forsyth, ka wehe atu ia i Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio.

With her great sense of fun, enormous heart, and outstanding manaakitaka, Rachael has gained a huge amount of respect and aroha from all of us. She will be greatly missed. However, as an executive member and an active member of the hapū, Rachael will continue to be involved.

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that our lovely Rachael Forsyth is resigning from her role with us as ‘Kairukuruku’.

Rachael, on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, I thank you for your mahi and the outstanding contribution you have made and wish you all the very best and offer congratulations on your new role.

Rachael joined the rūnaka 10 years ago and throughout her time she has been a dedicated, committed, and loyal member of staff, progressing from administration to office management. For a time, she was also our sole office employee keeping the ship steady, juggling the many kaupapa of the rūnaka.

A poroporoaki was held on Friday, 11 February which was Rachael’s last day.

Rachael has been a stalwart for our hapū and has led a number of kaupapa including: developing and implementing Health and Safety policies, representing the rūnaka as a part of West Coast Civil Defence, managing our marae caretaker and kaiāwhina roles and supporting all staff including Māhaki Ki Taiao, pounamu and aotea protection kaupapa, communications ensuring regular and comprehensive input into Te Pānui Rūnaka and our E-Pānui as well as overseeing a number of events to name but a few.

Kia pai tō hīkoi i te mata o te whenua e hoa, me te tūmanako ia kia kite anō mātou i a koe.

She is leaving us to follow her own career aspirations and has accepted an exciting and new position as the Equity Lead for the West Coast Community Covid Care hub that is being activated within the DHB in Greymouth. Her new role will be ensuring equity for the COVID response and within the hub, along with overseeing a number of kaiāwhina. This is an exciting new role which will help her transition into the health arena where she can pursue her aspiration to work in mental health and/or social work.

Maramataka – mark your calendars

If you need more information about the following events, please contact our office. Rūnanganui Hui – 26 March Rūnanganui Hui – 7 May Our May hui will be held at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Our May hui will be held at Te Runanga o Makaawhio Marae, Mahitahi. office, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. Our hui is open for members to attend should they wish Our hui is open for members to attend should they wish to. Members are welcome to attend but please let the to. Members are welcome to attend but please let the office know for catering purposes. office know for catering purposes.

Keeping in contact, keeping up-to-date Rūnaka website www.makaawhio.maori.nz

E-pānui Rūnaka

Members can access 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 out to whānau but if you have not received one yet, please contact the office. We are currently upgrading a new website so keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the link!

Our e-pānui is a regular newsletter sent out to let members know what we have been up to and what is coming up. These are sent by email and can also be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office and let us know your email address for addition to our whānau email group. Let us know what you think, and make sure if you have news and titbits to share, you send them through. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Membership database

We are still working to find the members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau. Members can also help by contacting the office to check if we have your correct address, phone numbers and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna, and also to confirm that they are registered.

Phone: 03 755 7885 or Email: Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi mō te tau hou ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Proud Grandparents

Wow first moko is nearly two and three moko later lol better late than never. Nau mai haere mai ngā mokopuna ki te ao! Proud grandparents Larissa Cox-Winiata, Mana Winiata.

First from left: Luna, Denali and Lotus.

Every February/March Ngareta Nihoniho and Benjamin Brennan organise an annual hīkoi up Maukatere. This first started in 2018 with a small group of whānau wishing to climb their mauka for the first time and to undertake a fitness journey and encourage other whānau to do the same. Over the years this has grown with tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke and kaumātua joining us every year, most wanting to walk their mauka for the first time, reconnect with whānau and others just wanting to join us as a rōpū. This is our fifth year and our hikoi will be taking place on Saturday 12 March, meeting at our marae at 8.30am and go as a rōpū. This is open to all whānau to come along, strengthen our whakawhanaungatanga and get some exercise. This track is easy and mostly flat with a very slight rise. It can be a tad slippery in some areas after rain. For more information email the office ngareta.nihoniho@ngaitahu.iwi.nz If our kaumātua can do it so can you!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki Propagation Nursery supports Te Ngahere o Kahukura restoration Rāpaki now has a native tree nursery. By using tikanga Māori values and ecological best practice to propagate native trees we can restore the forest that once grew on the hills and valleys above Rāpaki. Around mid-2021 Matua Rewi Couch began to collect seeds and seedlings from the last remaining remnant of the original forest of Kahukura that still exists in some of the gullies in the hills above Rāpaki. Using coffee cups to grow them in, he had over 500 native seedlings growing in his backyard, establishing a propagation nursery dedicated to the restoration of Te Ngahere (the great forest) o Kahukura. With the support of the rūnanga at Rāpaki and cadets from the summer holidays employment programme, the nursery had expanded to over 3,000 trees by the end of the year.

Tikanga Māori values refer to our kaitiakitanga responsibility for our ancestral inheritance of Te Ngahere o Kahukura, and ecological best practice refers to the science of ecosourcing. What they both have in common is the preservation of the original whakapapa of the forest. Tikanga Māori values and our kaitiakitunga responsibilities to Te Ngahere o Kahukura. The artwork in our whare tells us that Tūterakiwhanoa created the peninsula and the Atua Kahukura cloaked it in a great forest so bountiful that upon its discovery, our Waitaha tupuna named it Te Pātaka (the pantry) o Rākaihautū. This great taonga was handed down through the generations, each generation inheriting the responsibility of kaitiakitanga. 14

Over the last 170 years the responsibility of kaitiakitanga for Te Ngahere o Kahukura has been abandoned and forgotten, and the majority of the great forest has been destroyed by deforestation, fire and farming. The great gift of the Atua Kahukura has been almost lost completely. By propagating the seed from these last remnant trees, (ecosourcing) we can restore the forest and secure the whakapapa of Te Ngahere o Kahukura.

the local area and which could become invasive. (https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/run-a-project/ restoration-advice/native-plant-restoration/ecosourceseeds/) Planting native trees from other locations equates to replacement not regeneration. Ecosourcing supports our kaitiakitanga responsibilities and the commitment our rūnanga has to our tikanga Māori values.

Environmental and ecological best practise using the science of eco sourcing. Ecosourcing is collecting seeds close to where they are to be planted. It's an important part of a restoration project. It means the plants will be suited to local conditions and more likely to survive. By using ecosourced native plants you will help maintain the area's unique local characteristics. Ecosourcing will avoid the risk of planting species which are not native to

The seasonal cycle of a propagation nursery begins with seed collection from January to April, propagation from May to August, potting up from September to December, ready for planting in autumn of the following year. Anyone who wants to get involved and support our nursery, please register your interest with the office at Rāpaki.

Whānau Education Action Plans

We are excited to inform you of an educational support programme that is available to all whānau who whakapapa to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. The programme is called WEAP (Whānau Education Action Plan), a tool designed to map out educational goals and make a plan with whānau and students to achieve success. Our WEAP team will deliver this programme to our tamariki and rangatahi (supported by their whānau), connecting with those wanting to create and progress along meaningful educational pathways to achieve their aspirations and dreams. Any whānau interested in finding out more should contact Lynette Cotterill – Kaiārahi/WEAP Coordinator. Ph: 027 313 3951

Email: Lynette.Cotterill@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Ahu Pātiki Trust – Kaituitui o Te Ahu Pātiki/Trust Co-ordinator Advertisement

Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust is being established to govern and manage the new 500ha Te Ahu Pātiki park, encompassing the highest peaks on Banks Peninsula. The Trust Board is comprised of representatives from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc, Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata, Orton Bradley Park and the Rod Donald Trust. The Board seeks a contractor to provide Trust Co-ordinator services to assist the Board as it establishes and starts up the governance support, administration and engagement processes required for the new park. The Board anticipates this service being required for up to 18 months during the park’s establishment phase. At that point the Te Ahu Pātiki Board anticipates having its initial processes in place and will then be able to determine its ongoing requirements. For guidance, the Board anticipates this service would likely be provided within 20 hours a week. This contract for services will be of interest to someone who: • is a great communicator and relationship builder • is strong in their administration and writing skills • understands and supports mana whenua values • understands the role of governance • has an affinity with the Peninsula and nature/conservation • has a commitment to the values of Te Ahu Pātiki values • would love to be involved in the start-up phase of the new Te Ahu Pātiki Trust. For the detailed contract description, please contact us at: te-ahupatiki.admin1@xtra.co.nz To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: te-ahupatiki.admin1@xtra.co.nz no later than 5pm on Monday 7 March. NB: Please use your cover letter to highlight how your experience and skills relate to the key requirements for the role. Applicants must be fully vaccinated and be eligible to work in New Zealand. The position would suit someone living in Christchurch, Lyttelton Harbour or elsewhere on Banks Peninsula.

Nau mai, haere mai – members of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated

Notice of proposed resolution to be put to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc rūnanga meeting on Sunday 13 March (commencing 9am) at Rāpaki. To better enable the possible development of a bridge to the tar sealed carpark, and to ensure the long-term protection of the carpark for the rūnanga it is proposed that the following resolutions be put to the March 2022 rūnanga meeting: a. That Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc as owner of Rāpaki Māori Reserve 875 18 (CB8F/571 agree to transfer this property from general title to Māori freehold title b. That Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc set aside Rāpaki Māori Reserve 875 18 (CB8F/571 as a Māori reservation for purposes ancillary to the running of the marae (including but not limited to providing carpark space) for the benefit of those persons who whakapapa to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke c. That the Rūnanga Executive be appointed as interim trustee until the conclusion of the funding and development proposed for the block Contact Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke rūnanga office for more information. Ph: 03 3289415 Email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

NOTICE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS’ AHU WHENUA TRUST HUI MARCH 2022 RAPAKI MR875 SECTION 1C – Taukahara Ahu Whenua Trust RAPAKI MR875 SECTION 1A2B – Te Mana Tamatea Ahu Whenua Trust

The trustees of these two land blocks located within Rāpaki hereby give notice of their intent to hold a Beneficial owners' hui in March/April. The previously planned hui was cancelled due to Aotearoa moving into the COVID-19 red traffic light system in January. Dates are yet to be confirmed and the trustees are investigating options for a virtual hui to allow more beneficiary involvement and ensure COVID rules do not cause further cancellations. Notice of confirmed dates will be advertised via local Rūnanga Pānui and Rāpaki Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Facebook page during March. Trustees encourage beneficial shareholders to check for these pānui during March to confirm dates. If shareholders wish to receive electronic invites, please email your MLC Owner ID number, name, contact details: email, cell, address, to the following emails by 15 March: Section 1C: rapakionec@gmail.com Section 1A2B: rapaki1a2b@gmail.com Agenda will include: • Trustee update • Financial update • Land use proposals and actions. Submitted by Gail Gordon – Trustee / Treasurer 1A2B & 1C.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Congratulations

Jayda Siyakurima graduated from the Institute of Sport with a Certificate in Exercise Level 4 and Exercise Level 5. Jayda really enjoyed her time with the Institute of Sport and getting to learn about your tinana and how to keep fit and healthy. She has implemented some of her learnings by running primary school classes, as well as classes with some kaumātua learning how to re-engage their tinana, especially after surgery or medical treatment, and needing to keep their bones moving. The Teihoka whānau are very proud of Jayda and her accomplishments and look forward to seeing her achieve her future aspirations. Jayda and her great grandfather Tim Musson

Jayda Siyakurima (Teihoka/Hopa whānau)

Sporting success

Kāmaioha Perenara O’Connell participated in the Southern Zone U19 open club tournament from 20-23 January at Mizuno softball park. The Halswell Hornets team played a total of nine games with Kāmaioha alternating between playing second base and right outfield. Kāmaioha has really grown and developed over the years, which is visible on the pitch. He appreciates the guidance and support from whānau, friends and his wider support systems.

Right: Kāmaioha up to bat

Tamariki Day

On Thursday 20 January we partnered with Te Ara Ātea in hosting our first Tamariki Day for 2022. It was an amazing day of learning and creating. Our tamariki were really spoilt for choice between playing with tiny robots (dashbots), exploring the wāhi tamariki space and a scavenger hunt – there were no dull moments. While some tamariki were enjoying the indoors, others were outside painting the pou in the sensory garden, designed by Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell. The design incorporates aspects of the Waikirikiri (Selwyn River) and the tuna that flows through the braided river, connecting to the kōtukutuku (fushia berries) and kura tawhiti (sunsets). We look forward to seeing more of our whānau attending events and reconnecting with the marae.

Taumutu tamariki in front of the Taumutu pou at Te Ara Ātea

Tāwhaki: Whakawātea at Kaitōrete Whenua

On Sunday 30 January, Te Taumutu and Wairewa Rūnanga whānau gathered at Kaitōrete to celebrate the return of the whenua. They were joined by ministers, local councils, and aerospace industry representatives. It was a day of learning and reflection as kōrero was shared about placenames, whakapapa, native species and pūrākau. It was a stunning day with whānau spent in the sun. Whānau are encouraged to learn more about Project Tāwhaki and engage with all the opportunities that are on offer. It is a great way to reconnect with each other and our whenua.

Project Tāwhaki Board presenting to whānau at Kaitōrete

Nau mai, haere mai

Faye White and Miriam Clark joined Te Taumutu Rūnanga in their new roles as Kaitohutohu Kaitiakitanga. Tohutohu means to guide, save the life of and to preserve. Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and stewardship. Their roles involve guiding the kaitiakitanga of the natural environment within the Taumutu takiwā for future generations to enjoy. Although Miriam does not whakapapa back to Ngāi Tahu, she spent her early years living right on the lake edge down the road from Te Pā o Moki. She has just completed a science degree at the University of Canterbury with a double major in environmental science and geography. She wants to leave a legacy of environmental kaitiakitanga for future generations to enjoy. In her spare time, Miriam enjoys running, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, fishing, cycling, cooking and reading. Faye has lived in Aotearoa for six years now and has completed an Environmental Management degree out at Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki. During that time she was fortunate to have Hirini Matunga and Lloyd Carpenter facilitate her cultural journey – something she continues to build on every day with Taumutu and thoroughly enjoy. Right now, she is working through her master’s degree, the focus of which is on coastal ecosystem-based management. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, Latin dancing, skiing, and reading. Her true passions lay within the environmental sector.

Miriam Clark

Faye and Miriam are both excited to be in their roles to help provide the best outcomes for the Taumutu environment.

Faye White

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata The Gibbon whānau are the mokopuna of Ruiha Korako-Ruru and Shadrick Ruru. We are fortunate to have three sets of twins within our whānau. The photo below is the siblings of Aunty Marama and Uncle Harry Gibbons. Phil had twins Marie Gibbons and Gina Spicer. His brother Kevin had Kerin and Josh Gibbons, also our late uncle Sonny Ruru had twin girls. front: Garry, Rima, Phil, Wendy… rear: Kevin, Ray, Tony Gibbons Kā mihi, Koa Whitau Kean

Wairewa Rūnanga Rebecca Lake

Rebecca Lake was recognised as Defender of the Year in Football for 2021 and also had her 50th Cap for the Canterbury United Mainland Pride football team. Her whānau are all very proud of her achievements.

Pou Wairewataka update

Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou e te whānau o Wairewa! While December was a quiet month for the portfolio, we were itching to get into things as soon as we returned from our summer break!

Raumati Ohu – January Working Bee

What better way to kick off the new year than a working bee! It was a chance for us to come together and put some mahi into our marae and whenua, and spend time enjoying and reflecting on the glorious raumati weather! Firstly, a massive mihi to all those who came along to help on the day armed with weed eaters and garden gloves, those who helped maintain our energy reserves by providing delicious kai and those who just got stuck into it and got the mahi done! We cleared weeds, pruned trees, water-blasted basically anything we could waterblast, the inside cupboards got a good clean out, we've labelled things in the kauta, we've started clearing a pathway from the marae down to near the domain following closely to our awa and we pulled some reka veg from our māra kai to include in our lunch!

Our next ohu

Our next Wairewatanga wānanga

Continuing on with the mahi of our previous ohu, we are having another working bee at Wairewa Marae, Saturday 19 February, 9am - 5pm.

Saturday 5 March - Sunday 6 March Nau mai, haere mai, kake mai e te whānau!

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā Mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time. Our thoughts are with you. Please let us know so that we can support you.

A Message from The Chairperson

Kia ora whānau, I hope you managed to have a good relaxing break over Christmas with whānau and friends. I’d like to send my best wishes to you and your whānau for 2022, let’s hope it promises to be better than 2021. With the number of COVID-19 cases in the community rising and continuing to do so for some time to come, now is the time to prepare given its highly transmissible nature. I urge you all to do what you can to get yourself and your whānau equipped for if/when you need to isolate. Keep yourself as safe as you can by wearing an approved mask, social distancing, and wash your hands regularly. Ngā mihi nui, Graeme

Happy Birthday David Thomas (Uncle Dave)

Apparently being 98 doesn't slow you down! This photo was taken the day before his 98th birthday. His daughter was horrified when she saw him and quickly called for backup! Great to see you still so active Uncle Dave.

Family celebrations. Helen and Gareth Bowen, Jennifer Thomas, Sienna Forgie, David Thomas, Jalen Forgie, Beth and Craig Forgie.

Whānau Hui: The next whānau hui will be on Sunday, 10 April.

David Thomas (Uncle Dave) carrying out some yard maintenance.

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki “In loving memory of Te Houkurareo “Bubba” Tipa (03/06/2014 - 04/03/2021).

We write to give thanks and gratitude to each and every one of you near or far. Thank you for your deep, sincere and unequivocal love and generosity towards our mum Kare Tipa. Koutou mā - ngā whānau tata, nga whānau whānui, ngā hoa pūmau, ngā hoa mahi, ngā marae, ngā hapū, ngā hau e whā. The ceaseless stream of love and kindness, your koha, your support and very presence has strengthened us immeasurably. Nearly a year has transpired since the passing of Te Houkurareo. Living without Te Houkurareo is excruciating – every single day – it always will be. We miss him more and more as the days go by. Te Houkurareo was the strongest, most courageous person we’ve ever known. He was the brightest light and the funniest character. We love you Bubba and we will miss you forever. Ngā manaakitanga, nā mātau Te Whānau o Te Houkurareo.” Karamea (Daughter of Kare Tipa and sister to Te Houkurareo)

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Members & Potential Members

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our Rūnanga Office, just contact us via email moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz , by post to 43 Tenby Street Moeraki, RD2, Palmerston Otago, 9482 or phone 034394816 and ask for our registration form. For our members who are registered we encourage you to contact our Rūnanga office to check and update your details. If you wish to receive regular updates on what the Rūnanga is up to, or information from our TRoNT Rep newsletters, etc please ensure your details are correct.

TE RUNANGA O MOERAKI EDUCATIONAL GRANTS 2022 are now open Purpose: 10 Grants will be awarded to support whānau, who whakapapa to Moeraki, in furthering their studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

Eligibility: These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria: 1. Registered as a member of Te Runanga o Moeraki Inc. 2. Attending a tertiary institution and enrolled in a course leading to a recognised qualification. To obtain an application form please contact: Jenny Brookes, Office Coordinator, Te Runanga o Moeraki Office, Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston; Phone 03 439 4816; email moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Applications will close at 5pm Thursday 31 March 2022

Congratulations

Congratulations to Hoani Junior Tawhi being awarded the Prime Ministers Vocational Award with a $2000.00 scholarship. Hoani has whakapapa to Moeraki, Son of Lani Sarah Jane Tahana, Mokopuna of Betsy and Kiwhakiwha Williams, and Mokopuna tuarua of the late (Darkie) Joseph and Judy Tipa.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Huriawa Karamea: Online

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki’s new initiative, Huriawa Karamea: Online, kicked off on 19 Hānuere. Huriawa Karamea is a kaupapa for our whānau to engage with the basics of te reo Māori from a Kāi Tahu and specifically a Huirapa/Ruahikihiki perspective. It encourages whānau to learn and use te reo Māori in the home. We had an overwhelming number of whānau interested, with our cohort and waitlist full after just three days! The kaupapa was facilitated by Tāwini White and Kelly Ann Tahitahi with tautoko guest kaiako/whānau members Lily Fraser and Rahera Cowie adding their valuable mātauraka to this kaupapa. Due to the overwhelming numbers, we can see there is a huge demand for this kaupapa and we look forward to running it again in the future. Ka rere kā mihi ki te huka e whakapau kaha ana ki te ako i tō tātau reo. Kia kaha rā!

New Year’s Honours

On this Year’s Honours list was Pat Newman who received an Order of Merit for his services to education. Pat has been involved with primary education for 45 years, 39 of these as a principal, and is currently the principal of Hora Hora Primary School in Te Tai Tokerau. Pat is a straight shooter known for standing up for both principles and principals and has been the Principals’ Representative on the New Zealand Teachers Council (NZTC) since 2019. Pat said about his role on the NZTC, “It’s not about one issue representation, it’s about having the experience, the courage, and the passion to ensure the needs of children, principals, teachers, and our profession, drive our decision-making”. The New Zealand Honours system is a way for New Zealand to say ‘thank you’ and ‘well done’ to those who have served and those who have achieved. With that said, ka mau te wehi and congratulations Pat, on being awarded New Zealand Order of Merit for your service to education.

Book launched at Rehua Marae

Te Pou Herenga Waka o Rehua by Claire Kaahu White was recently launched at Rehua Marae on 11 December 2021. Claire is the daughter of Alan Teraki who has whakapapa to Puketeraki and Arowhenua. She is the great great mokopuna of Tāwini, (daughter of Wakaoho and Kura) from Puketeraki and Hakumanu Te Raki from Ōtākou. While Claire and her husband Paul live in Hokianga where he is from, her eldest daughter Tāwini is very involved with Puketeraki Marae and works for Kāi Tahu at Kōtahi Mano Kāika in Dunedin. Claire’s son Te Hau works in Wellington and youngest daughter Kaahu works in Christchurch, where she and her partner Tana Luke are bringing up their two daughters Aewa and Amo. Claire said, “It was lovely to have all my whānau at the launch given these uncertain times. Te Pou Herenga Waka o Rehua took me six years to research and write alongside Dr Terry Ryan. This was a great collaboration. I would especially like to acknowledge Terry, he has so much knowledge and wisdom.”

Terry Ryan is a Rehua old boy and has been involved with Rehua since he arrived in Christchurch in 1966. The book chronicles the first 50 years of Rehua history from when it started as a Māori girls’ hostel on Stanmore Road in 1952, to when it became a Māori apprentices’ hostel for boys in its current location on Springfield Road. It was jointly managed by the Department of Māori Affairs and Te Hāhī Weteriana with strong Kāi Tahu involvement from kaumātua like Riki Te Mairaki Ellison, Wera Couch and Sir Eruera Tirikatene to name a few. The other three Christchurch hostels, Te Kaihanga, Roseneath and Te Aranga are also part of the book. Claire’s adoptive parents Miriam and Hugh Jones were the first matron and master of Roseneath, the Māori girls’ hostel. It is where she spent the first Rehua book launch: Tāwini, Kaahu, Aewa, Claire, Paul and Te Hau three years of her life. She concludes, “It is very sad that some of the people I spoke with passed away before publication. It has been a real honour to write this history, to have met people whose stories play such an important part in the history of Ōtautahi and to be able to share their kōrero in this book.” If you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Rehua Marae administration: 03 355 5615 or email: jim@rehuamarae.org.nz. The books are $40 each (+postage).

Drive Through Vaccination Clinic at the Marae

On Wednesday 2 February Puketeraki Marae hosted a drive-thru vaccination clinic. The timing was to coincide with booster shots for those who attended previous vaccination hui, and conveniently tamariki were also able to get their first dose. Around 100 doses were administered, and it was great to see so many whānau and familiar faces from our takiwā. We had lots of positive feedback from those who attended, and we can all be proud of the manaakitaka shown. Adam Keane, Matapura Ellison, Mauraka Edwards, and Takiwai Russell-Camp

Congratulations

The Kerr whānau want to congratulate their daughter Hannah on gaining a Bachelor of Arts from Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou (Otago University) majoring in History in December 2021. Hannah (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha) is the eldest daughter of Greg and Viv Kerr from Karitāne, and a descendant of Horopapera Momo and Hana Pateke of Rāpaki. Hannah’s whānau are very proud of her for completing most of her degree while also working full time for the Southern DHB. Hannah now has a new role as a writer/editor for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Hannah and her partner Ash Wallace (Tuhoe and Ngāti Porou)

Hannah would like to thank her amazing whānau for their love and support over the years, especially with the late night/last minute essay writing due to procrastination, something she learnt not to do in her final paper! Congratulations Hannah!

Hannah and Greg Kerr

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou He Mihi Aroha

Haukū ana te whenua i kā roimata e māriki ana ki a rātou kua whatukarokaro ana ki tua o Paerau. E rere atu ana kā tai o aroha ki a koutou kā whānau, ka urupā o rātou mā i tenei wā. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to all who have lost a loved one recently, including the whānau of Maika Mason. We also wish to acknowledge the most recent passing of our Koukourarata rakatira, Peter Ramsden and our whanauka, Marama Kupa (nee York). Koutou kā rakatira i whakapau kaha i tō koutou ao ki te hāpai i kā taoka o Poua mā, o Taua mā, e moe. Okioki mai rā i roto i te manaakitaka o te wāhi karo. May we all find comfort in our memories and from those who surround us with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home, we wish you speedy recovery and good health.

Ella McDonald vacates the Marae Cleaner role for bigger things

mahi on the marae, we wish her every success in her future aspirations.

We have been very grateful to local kāika gal, Ella McDonald, for filling the massive role of cleaner of the marae complex over the past year. This has been no mean feat as she has had a very busy life with all her involvements during this time including her commitment to He Waka Kōtuia and all that entails, and competing again in Te Hautoka teams 2021. Ella was also a recipient of the Mana Pounamu 2021 Awards. (The Otago-wide MP Young Achievers Awards were not held because of COVID-19 restrictions). Instead, King's and Queen's High Schools, as well as Te Kura o He Waka Kōtuia, held their own Mana Pounamu on 8 November to celebrate the achievements of their 2021 award winners. The underlying objective of these awards is to celebrate the success and achievement of rakatahi Māori; to encourage and identify leadership potential; and, to provide positive role models for rakatahi Māori. (Ōtākou acknowledges the informative post by Jordyn Katipa-Martin, He Waka Kōtuia Facebook).

Ella McDonald He Waka Kōtuia Photo credit, Rewa Pene Photographer. Ella McDonald, a member of the prestige kapa haka group He Waka Kōtuia, performing one of the three Pao that was in their bracket at Polyfest 2019.

Thinking about university and results, hapū member Tui Kent who is the Kaiwhakahaere Tari Hauora Māori/ Hauora Māori Administrator at Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori, reported that 56 Māori students graduated as doctors in December 2021. While we don’t yet know how many were Kāi Tahu, the overall number is inspiring. May improved Māori health be the benefactor of these graduates.

Ella has also held responsibilities as a Māreikura (Māori Prefect) at Queen's High School, a House leader, Peer support leader, student representative on the Board of Trustees 2021, and Waewae Kai Pakiaka facilitator. She received NCEA Level 3 endorsed with Excellence, and now with University Entrance under her belt she is moving on to Otago University where she will continue her studies of te reo through a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in te reo Māori. While we say ‘haere rā’ to Ella from her

Hui-a-Hapū Strategy Day/ Kamau Taurua Hīkoi

This hapū hui was held Saturday 22 January to begin the year with forward planning for the hapū. We took part in a silent brainstorm; filling ‘post it’ notes of ideas we would like to see at Ōtākou. Hākuiao windows looked colourful as we posted our ideas for review. We worked collectively

Hapū silent brainstorming ideas posted on the main window in Hākuiao bring nature's colours indoors, 22 January. Photo credit, Nadia Wesley-Smith.

to categorise and group common themes together. Lots of kōrero round the room and excitement at the ideas coming forth. There will be further wānaka both at the marae and online as we look to derive our hapū priorities for the next five years.

Right: Hapū members get excited at the ideas posted on the window with heaps of kōrero as they categorise and group their postings into common themes. Photo credit, Nadia Wesley-Smith.

Kamau Taurua

After our planning hui, a number of us caught the ferry over to Kamau Taurua to spend the night, with more arriving on Sunday for a hīkoi around the island. Kamau Taurua is also known as Quarantine Island, located in the bays of the Otago Peninsula. We trekked up to the top of the island to the site where a power pylon formally stood. The pylon has been recently removed and the rūnaka is in discussions with Aurora Energy to place a pou there. Looking out over the Ōtākou channel, up to Pukekura, we all had a moment of reflection as we looked over what could only be called paradise!

Young Ethan Kelly with his infant cousin Manaia Wesley followed by (Ethan’s auntie/Manaia’s taua) Rachel Wesley, then followed by the boys. Auntie Koriana Wesley-Evans and others head off on their hīkoi around Kamau Taurua.

Left, behind the table is Bob and Marg Bryant chatting to Edward Ellison; sitting at the table is Rachel and her son Kahukura Martin; standing at right is Lester Kelly, Kirsten Parkinson and Nadia Wesley-Smith.

Panarama view looking east from Kamau Taurua in the Otago Harbour to Hereweka mauka at Portobello on the Otago Peninsula.

Left, standing at back are Bob and Marg Bryant, sitting Lester Kelly, Nadia WesleySmith; sitting in front from left: Kitty Brown, Kirsten Parkinson, Kuini Parker, Ariana, Mihi Parkinson, Vera Kelly, Rachel Martin, Katrina Bryant, standing at back is Ethan Kelly, Kahurangi Martin, Mihi Wesley-Evans, and Rachel Wesley holding her arms out to her moko, Manaia Wesley (head) in bottom left corner, and Edward Ellison far right. Hapū members take in the amazing panoramic view from Kamau Taurua to Pukekura in the far distance (North/East), at the entrance to the Otago Harbour. All Photos credited to Nadia Wesley-Smith.

Ōtākou has attended previous engagements on Kamau Taurua including sharing future aspirations with the committee for the island, and with Aurora Energy regarding their Otago Harbour Crossing Project. Ōtākou was represented by the Cassidy whānau who provided the karakia to mark the official start of the Otago Harbour Crossing with the installation of three submarine power cables. The team from Aurora Energy with Unison Contracting and Clearwater Contracting were honoured to have Te Atarau Cassidy break ground at Quarantine Point, Portobello for this occasion. The new submarine cables were laid on the harbour floor in May/June 2021 and in September the lines and towers were removed. Aurora is entering the Crossing Project into the 2022 Energy Excellence Awards.

Left front: Rūnaka staff members Sarah-Jane Cuthers and Anne Robertson (back to camera) with Meghan Hughes (resident Manager on Kamau Taurua) listening to Ben Bulling (manager for the Aurora Energy Otago Harbour Crossing project) as he explains the benefits in removing hazardous powerlines and the increase in power supply to the communities along the Otago Peninsula via three submarine cables. Photo credit Aurora Energy.

The empty land left by the removal of the towers paves the way for restoring a more pristine landscape with native planting which will also increase habitat for the seabirds that populate the island. Ōtākou’s interest lies with recognition and strengthening of our history and traditions, protection of any wāhi tapu, the enhancement of the whenua and protection of taoka species. We look forward to future collaboration with Aurora and the community committee for the island, with these interests at heart.

Left front row: Nukuroa McLean, Tumai Cassidy, Komene Cassidy, Te Atarau Cassidy(with the spade) Sian Sutton, Paulette TamatiElliffe and Eloise McNee. Left, back row: James Christopherson, Ben Bulling (Project Manager for the Aurora Energy Otago Harbour Crossing) Mark Hilton, Joanne Dowd, Stu MacLeod, and Adrian Van Der Vliet. Photo credit Aurora Energy.

Aurora Energy crewmen free segments of one of the towers on Kamau Taurua. For practical reasons these are air lifted away and to reduce disturbance to the whenua. Photo credit Aurora Energy.

Marae maintenance

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It has become newsworthy that the hedges surrounding the urupā are finally cut and manicured. Thanks to the persistent nagging of our manager to the contractors, we are pleased to ‘show and tell’ that the scruffy state of the hedges has been dealt to!

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Te Pānui Rūnaka

We welcome your whānau and personal pānui for inclusion in Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please send pānui about your pēpi hou, ngā mate or memorials, achievements in sports, education or anything else of interest you would like to share and photos to: office@tro.org.nz Please provide captions for your photos and name people in each photo. Thank you.

Photo credit: Bridget Coughlan

Hapū Registrations

Our hapū registration form is available from our office and on our website. So is our Ōtākou 1848 Kaumatua List to refer to.

Ōtākou Marae website and contact information

Feel free to browse our website. Booking the marae for functions can be done online and is subject to COVID-19 restrictions http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image or email: office@tro.org.nz or phone 03 478 0352.

Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika - stay safe whānau.

Hokonui Rūnanga Kaitiaki Taiao Tauira Programme:

The kaupapa for the week was busy but productive, and was a time to get to know and work with the tauira. It kicked off on Monday 23 January with a pōwhiri being overseen by Matu Coleman (Cultural Advisor) at O Te Ika Rama Marae. Whānau and tauira cāme together to learn a little more about the kaupapa and the future vision for the programme, which was delivered by Te Kaiārahi Taiao (Environmental Lead) Riki Parata. Toitū te Whenua/Land information New Zealand (LINZ) made this kaupapa possible through its Jobs for Nature programme funding, which seeks to restore native plants and animal life across Southlands Hokonui Hills, by expanding a native seed bank and nursery, and carrying out horticulture and ranger training. Furthermore, this programme aims to develop skills that will result in longterm gains for the environment, wildlife and community. This is made possible through the holistic iwi approach to the environment and its inclusion with people and health. Jana Davis, the CEO of Te Tapu o Tāne, (the nursery venture owned by the four Papatipu Rūnanga o Murihiku), and his team also joined us for the week, and while with us delivered a presentation on how Te Tapu o Tāne supports the capability and regeneration of the environment, which also strongly supports the kaupapa taking place at the Hokonui Rūnanga. Some of the highlights for the week were tauira involvement in literacy and numeracy, Health and Safety, team building and First Aid. The week ended with a Hākari at O Te Ika Rama Marae – a great way to bring our induction week to an end.

Matu Coleman overseeing the proceedings of the pōwhiri.

Health & Safety

Riki Parata (left) Jana Davis (right) presenting

Team building exercises with Taiao Tauira and Te tapu o tāne

Doing first aid book work.

Abby Evans (kneeling on the left) leading and encouraging Tauira in CPR.

Tauira learning rolling technique and demonstrating

Raniera Smyth during first aid scenario training

Kaloni Taylor participating in hands on first aid techniques Riki Parata (standing second from the left) leading first aid scenario with Tauira.

Health Clinics Venue: Hokonui Runanga, 140 Charlton Rd, Gore. 2022 Clinic Dates: • • • • • • • • • • •

Feb – Mon 14, 10am-2pm Mar – Mon 7, 10am-2pm & Mon 21, 12pm-4pm Apr – Mon 4, 10am-2pm May – Mon 2, 10am-2pm & Mon 16, 12pm-4pm Jun – Mon 1, 10am-2pm Jul - Mon 4, 12pm-4pm Aug – Mon 1, 10am-2pm & Mon 15, 12pm-4pm Sep – Mon 5, 10am-2pm & Mon 19, 12pm-4pm Oct – Mon 17, 10am-2pm Nov – Mon 7, 10am-2pm & Mon 21, 12pm-4pm Dec – Mon 5, 10am – 2pm

Changes will always be posted on our website: www.awarua.nz and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/awaruawhanau/ or phone: 0800AWARUA podiatry will be available in clinic

The health clinics can provide a range of services including: • Health assessment • Screening and referral • Cervical smears • Sexual health services and contraception advice • Community dietitian • Podiatry • Enduring illness management • Advice on medication • Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals • Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs We are happy to see you for any health advice, education or support, and will work with other health providers (for example your GP or local hospital) to enable the best care for you. THERE IS NO COST FOR OUR CLINICS. APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARY

Health Clinics Venue: Mataura Community Centre, (Plunket rooms), Mataura. 2022 Clinic Dates: • • • • • • • • • • •

Feb – Mon 21, 10am-2pm Mar – Mon 14, 10am-2pm & Mon 28, 12pm-4pm Apr – Mon 11, 10am-2pm May – Mon 9, 10am-2pm & Mon 23, 12pm-4pm Jun – Mon 20, 10am-2pm Jul – Mon 25, 12pm-4pm Aug – Mon 8, 10am-2pm & Mon 22, 12pm-4pm Sep – Mon 12, 10am-2pm & Mon 26th 12pm-4pm Oct – Mon 31, 10am-2pm Nov – Mon 14, 10am-2pm & Mon 28, 12pm-4pm Dec – Mon 12, 10am – 2pm Changes will always be posted on our website: www.awarua.nz and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/awaruawhanau/ or phone: 0800AWARUA podiatry will be available in clinic

The health clinics provide a range of services including: • Health assessment • Screening and referral • Cervical smears • Sexual health services and contraception • Community dietitian • Podiatry • Enduring illness management • Advice on medication • Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals • Helping you know who and what is available to meet your wellbeing needs We are happy to see you for any health advice, education or support and will work with other health providers (for example your GP or local hospital) to enable the best care for you. THERE IS NO COST FOR OUR CLINICS. APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARY

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau o Waihōpai i tēnei tau hou. Ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou. Anei te pānui tuatahi mō tēnei tau. Nō reira, tēnei te mihi aroha ki te whānau whānui o Murihiku. Me mihi hoki ki a tātou nei whānaunga kua wehe atu i te tau kua hipa ake nei. E kore e mutu te mihi ki a koutou. Nō reira āpiti hono, tātai hono, te hunga mate ki te hunga mate, te hunga ora ki te hunga ora, tātou ki a tātou. Tātou mā ngā kanohi ora, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou. Mauri ora. “Squirrel on the Hill”

Special Acknowledgement

Waihōpai would like to acknowledge the retirement of our Finance Manager, Ken Barron. Ken and Ora have been part of our whānau and team for over 20 years and will be dearly missed by all. We wish him well in his retirement.

Ken and Ora Barron

Rā Whānau

Waihōpai whānau would like to send birthday greetings to our Kaiwhakahaere, Cyril Gilroy who celebrated his 73rd birthday on 23 January 2022.

Cyril Gilroy and Ken Barron

Lillian Pearl Evans

Kia ora whānau, it is with great sadness I wanted to inform our iwi of the passing of my mum, Lillian Pearl Evans also known as Kitty. She was the most ātaahua kuia with the kindest soul you'll ever meet. She was a descendant of Pukanui (I hope I've got this right). Her maiden name was Hibbs. She passed on the 5th of January 2022. Ka nui te mihi Raewyn Rautahi.

Murihiku Marae Redevelopment Update

The construction team returned to the site on 10 January and has been busy finishing the retaining wall at the reception end of the building, while also getting the rest of the foundation trenches dug. We will start pouring concrete into these trenches during the week of 24 January. By early February we hope to be starting on the major floor pours, and from there the building will take shape quite quickly. As we also turn towards planning for the reopening of the marae in 2023, we are looking at holding regular whānau hui to help shape this. This will be dependent on COVID-19 and where things are at, so keep watching out for a reopening date to come and join us. L-R: Mike Mannix, Haranui Karetai, Joanne Noanoa, Peggy Peek, Ora Barron and Roger Morton

Waihōpai Cultural Design Engagement

Waihōpai Rūnaka is working in partnership with Invercargill City Council, Waka Kōtahi and other organisations to provide cultural design input for projects in the inner city and surrounds. Two key projects are the streetscape upgrade of Esk and Don Streets, and the Stead Street Stopbank project which also includes Airport Ave. Another project with shared outcomes for both Waihōpai and Awarua Rūnaka are a series of interpretation panels for Te Araroa Trail between Invercargill and Bluff. These celebrate traditional placenames and allow stories, histories, and associations to be told from a mana whenua perspective. Waihōpai whānau have worked together to lay out kaupapa important to these and other projects, and several Kāi Tahu artists and designers have been enlisted to bring whānau kōrero forward. A Cultural Narratives Committee has been formed to oversee and guide this important mahi. Watch this space…!

L-R: Jeremy Rees, Rebecca Amundsen, Dean Whaanga and Evelyn Cook

Bunnings Opening Blessing

On 10 January Cyril Gilroy and Victor Manawatu blessed the new Bunnings trade store in Invercargill. This was followed a week later by the formal opening of the store with several dignitaries from around the country, as well as the Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, MP Penny Simmonds and rūnaka representatives Cyril Gilroy, Victor Manawatu, and Tania Simpson. Proceedings were opened by Waihōpai Rūnaka followed by the Mayor and Bunnings representatives. It was a very special occasion with a plaque dedicated to Blair Vining unveiled by Melissa Vining and the national manager of Bunnings. L-R Tania Simpson, Victor Manawatu, Sir Tim Shadbolt and Melissa Vining

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau We hope that you all had an enjoyable Christmas break and were able to spend time with whānau and friends over this period. Hopefully, you are now feeling energised and ready to meet the challenges of 2022! 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.

Combined Rūnaka Hui

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka hosted a combined Murihiku rūnaka hui on a stunning day at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu on 22 January 2022. This was a very productive day with 29 whānau participating from the four rūnanga.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate elections

General Monthly Meetings

The general monthly meetings usually take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month. There will be an option to join these meetings by Zoom and a link will be sent out prior to each meeting. The dates for 2022 are as follows: • 13 March • 10 April • 8 May • 12 June • 10 July • 1 August • 11 September • 9 October • 13 November • 11 December

At the time of writing, we are scheduled to have elections for the above positions. The outcome of these elections will be posted in the next edition.

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in the heart of Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is within walking distance of all amenities, and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. Please note also that this is property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel. You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person on departure.

All members are welcome to attend the general meetings so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. If for any reason these dates change, we will notify whānau as soon as possible.

Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others like us run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details. You can contact us on 03 234 8192 or office@orakaaparima.org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

This is a culturally significant venue with facilities to sleep 20 plus 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. Over the next few months, we have a few bookings for this venue but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends.

Communication with Whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different ways to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate! We now have a page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page. http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnaka Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you are a whānau member registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, but you might not be aware that some Papatipu Rūnanga (including us) have their own membership lists. For more information, or to register with Awarua Rūnaka contact us by calling 03 212 8652 or emailing Meriani, office@ awaruarunaka.iwi.nz.

Updating your Membership Details

It is also important for you to inform us of any change of address, phone number or email address to ensure our records stay up-to-date.

Korowai Wānanga

COVID-19 Response

If you are interested in attending a korowai wānanga please contact our office office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz for a registration form. This is a great way to learn how to make korowai and meet others on their journey to make theirs. We are still accepting registrations for this although currently we are not having overnight stays at our marae. We will have our dates out for 2022 shortly.

Under the red traffic light system our office is open, but by appointment only. You are required to be fully vaccinated and have your My Vaccine Pass ready to be scanned. A mask is to be worn and you to scan in or fill in our COVID form. Te Rau Aroha Marae has the same COVID-19 response system in place. We are not having any noho marae, and have limited our numbers to 50 per hui.

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua Early Learning Centre

What a wonderful new addition to Te Rourou – our very own van for haerenga around the motu. Our tamariki and kaimahi have already travelled far and wide on exciting new adventures, making connections to our whenua, and learning all about te taiao. Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti te mea nui.

Geoff Young

‘‘I now have to make sure the hens are locked in to keep them safe’’. Mr Young said Bluff School also frequented the site for some science projects.

By Toni McDonald – Otago Daily Times Tucked away on the side of Bluff Hill is a flourishing community garden which is having a big impact on the small coastal community. It was only natural children from the adjoining childcare centre added to the garden’s personality with five quirky, child-size scarecrows. The garden is a natural extension of the centre’s playground and doubles as a learning centre for tamariki in the area. Working on a project which positively impacts the Bluff community is a new joy for Geoff Young since he retired from the Corrections service. ‘‘The only thing that was here when I arrived was the two tunnel houses and four raised beds.” The gardens were initially created by the Awarua Rūnanga to supply the kitchen at Te Rau Aroha Marae, with any surplus going to community families via its childcare centre.

A $50,000 funding grant from Rio Tinto, which owns the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, last year boosted the ability of Awarua Rūnanga to support the marae including offering a ‘Grow and Cook’ training programme. Raised garden beds, complete with soil and plants and any advice needed, were gifted to members of the community to help establish vegetable supplies at home. As a result, 14 families had started to grow their own vegetables, he said. Establishing the tracks around the property has brought Mr Young a real sense of satisfaction of growing the sanctuary-like environment overlooking the harbour which has developed. ‘‘I always hoped some of the community would come here just to hang out for lunch on the deck.

Mr Young believed every child should have the opportunity to experience eating fresh strawberries, peas, cherry tomatoes and other vegetables they helped plant, straight from the garden. The raised beds and tunnel houses hosted a variety of companion-planted produce during most seasons of the year.

‘‘I was here the other day and 30-40 wood pigeons flew over. That’s a credit to the Bluff Hill Restoration Group. I’ve never, ever seen that in Bluff.’’ He particularly liked how the ethos of the gardens became the link between different sectors of the rūnanga, marae, childhood centre, school and pensioner flats. It was hoped the future would include a parcel of land with the opportunity to develop some low-cost rental housing for young people to also connect with the marae.

The multiple tracks around the site also provide adventures, as do the bridges and waterfalls from the Bluff reservoir creek where kōkopu (adult whitebait) and the children’s pet eel have made their home. The community had been supportive of the project but there had been a couple of incidents where people had destroyed the creek bed with boulders and killed the hens kept on the property, he said.

Scrumdiddlyumptious: Bluff Community Gardens manager Geoff Young thinks the cherry tomatoes will be perfectly ripe for when the neighbouring playcentre children arrive back from holiday. Photo: by Toni McDonald Photo and Editorial supplied courtesy of Otago Daily Times

Taurahere Groups Kai Tahu Otaki ki Horowhenua Yamada O’Regan - Karahipi

Nā Emma Whiterod (te māmā o Manawanui) E mihi kau atu ana tēnei ki te iwi e manaaki nei i ngā rangatira o apōpō mā te karahipi Yamada O'Regan. Tēnā koutou ngā kaiwhakahaere/kaituku o te tahua pūtea, a Yamada O'Regan. He mea tautoko mā tā mātou tama a Manawanui, kia haere ki te kura e kīa nei ko Manukura. Kia āhei a ia kia whai i tāna e wawatatia ana, hei painga mōna, mō tōna whānau, otirā mō tōna iwi. Ko ngā tino hua ki a Manawanui ko te whanaungatanga ki waenga i a ia me āna hoa. Another highlight was attending a Wānanga Manu Kōrero at the local marae. He was one of only a few selected to participate. The kaiako included: Tamati Waaka, Kingi Kiriona, Te Aorere Pewhairangi and Te Ataakura Pewhairangi. Manawanui also enjoyed playing in the U15s rugby team and the undefeated junior boys touch team. Ka hoki anaianei ki tana kura-ā-iwi me ngā wheako i riro i a ia i tēnei tau. E rere tonu ana te mihi i te whakaaronui ki a tātou rangatahi. Nā te whānau a Manawanui xx

Manawanui Rikihana proudly showcasing his Manukura uniform.

The Office Kotahi Mano Kāika: Reo o te wā Kā mihi ki a koutou katoa i kā āhuataka o te wā. Here are some terms that may be useful for you to use with your tamariki, your flat, your whānau or anyone you see daily.

Nō te tuhika o Matiaha Tiramōrehu, Te Waiatatanga Mai o Te Atua, ēnei kōrero. Ko ēnei kōrero ki raro nei, ka roko i te aroha ki waekanui i a Rakinui rāua ko Papatūānuku i tō rāua weheka, i te tīmataka o te ao mārama e mōhiotia nei e tātau. Ko roa te iwi Māori e whakatakata ana i kā āhuataka o te taiao, ā, ko ēnei kupu poroporoaki he tohu o te aroha, he tohu hoki o te honoka o tātau te takata ki ēnei tohu o te taiao. He whakapapa e ora tonu ana. Pānuihia kā kupu poroporoaki:

Komohia tō maruhā – put your mask on. Komo means to insert, put on, thrust (clothes/shoes). Adding hia to the end of it makes it a command. Horoia ō rikarika – wash your hands. Horoi means to wash. Adding 'a' to the end of it makes it a command. Kapia tō waha – close your mouth. Kapi, in this context, means to close. Adding the 'a' to the end of this word makes it a command. A good one to use if someone has sneezed/coughed.

Ka rewa hoki a Raki ki ruka. Kātahi a Raki ka poroporoaki ki a Papa. Ka mea atu a Raki ki a Papatūānuku, “E Papa e, hei konei rā koe. Tēnei taku aroha ki a koe. Kei te waru ka taki au ki a koe”. Koia hoki te haukū, he roimata nō Raki e taki ana ki a Papa.

He Puna Kōrero The excerpt below, taken from a traditional narrative written by Matiaha Tiramorehu, speaks about the deep love and connection between Rakinui and Papatūānuku. During their separation, they both exclaim their affection toward each other in a series of exchanges as they give their farewells. They declare that their love will forever be expressed through weather events throughout the changing seasons. It explains that in the eighth month, the rains and dew are the tears of love that spill forth from Rakinui to his beloved wife. The frost and ice in the winter months are also symbols of his love for her. Papatūānuku then expresses that her love shall be the summer mists that rise from the land toward her beloved Rakinui.

Ka mea hoki a Raki ki tōnā wahine, ki a Papatūānuku, “E kui, hei konei rā noho ai. Kei te makariri hoki ahau te hiahia iho ai ki a koe” Koia hoki te kōpaka. Ka poroporoaki a Papatūānuku ki a Raki, ka mea ia ki a Raki, “E koro, haere rā, e Raki. Kai te raumati ahau te mihi atu ai ki a koe”. Koia te tutūroroa, ko tō Papatūānuku aroha ia ki a Raki. Ka mutu tā rāua poroporoaki, ka rewa hoki a Raki i a Paia te waha. Haukū = dew, damp, moisture Kōpaka = frost, ice Tuturoroa = mist Makariri = known as a word used to describe the winter season.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa/ Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

8-week online course, March-April 2022

Beginner

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

8-week online course, April-May 2022

Beginner

Kura Reo Rakatahi

TBC

Intermediate – advanced

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

19-23 Āpereira 2022

Intermediate – advanced

These kaupapa are dependent on COVID restrictions. Please see our Facebook page for updates – www.facebook.com/kaitahureo 36

Ngāi Tahu grants and scholarships

Did you know that we have a range of funding opportunities available to registered Ngāi Tahu members? Check them out below to see if you or your whānau members are eligible to apply. Ngāi Tahu Fund— Yearly contestable fund that supports Ngāi Tahu cultural projects. • When to apply: 1 July-30 September 2022 • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu 18+ and Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū • Available funding: Up to $5,000 for individuals and up to $30,000 for legal entities. Taiawatea Grant— One-off grant towards rangatahi cultural leadership projects/events • When to apply: Applications accepted all year round • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13-25 or Ngāi Tahu rōpū • Available funding: Up to $500 for individuals and groups. Taurahere Fund— Funding towards operational/administrative costs of recognised Taurahere Rōpū activities • When to apply: Applications accepted all year round • Who can apply: Recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere Rōpū • Available funding: $2,000 per annum per group. Tahua Taunaki Ākonga/Learner Support Fund — Funding to assist Ngāi Tahu tamariki with extra tuition sessions outside of the classroom • When to apply: Applications accepted all year round • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5-21 • Available funding: o $470 per F/Y (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria o $940 per F/Y (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria and require remedial support/studying at NCEA level and requires support in two or more subjects* *To see the full criteria, please visit our website. Special Learning Assessments —Funds are available to provide support for whānau of children with special educational needs. The fund will pay the cost of specialist learning assessments. • When to apply: Applications accepted all year round • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5-21 • Available funding: Up to $940 (+GST where applicable) per child per F/Y NB: Funding for specialist learning assessments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Kā Pūtea Grant —Base grant to support tertiary level studies (includes certificates and apprenticeships) • When to apply: 1 March-30 October 2022 • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent • Available funding: Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS): o $250 (first year of study) o $500 (every subsequent year) Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships—To support Ngāi Tahu secondary school students experiencing hardships/difficulties in completing the school year/attaining a secondary school qualification • When to apply: 1 November 2021-11 February 2022 • Who can apply: Registered secondary school students in years 10-13 • Available funding: Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary depending on the funding required.

Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE) —Secondary grant aimed at encouraging whānau to connect, engage and give back to Ngāi Tahu regardless of their location • When to apply: 1 March-30 October 2022 • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent • Available funding: Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS) o Level 1 (PoE): $250 o Level 2 (PoE): $500 o Level 3 (PoE): $1,000 Kā Pūtea Scholarships —Contestable scholarships for students studying at an undergraduate or postgraduate level • When to apply: 7 February-8 April 2022 • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent • Available funding: Targeted undergraduate scholarships (58 in total): $1,500* First year students studying in NZ are not eligible to apply for scholarships as fees are free in the first year Papatipu Rūnanga scholarships (18 in total): $1,500* Postgraduate scholarships ranging from $3,000-$10,000* (level of study determines level of funding available) Exceptional scholarships: please enquire for more information on exceptional scholarships. *Kā Pūtea grants and scholarships are pro-rata, the overall amount of funding awarded is determined by the number of enrolled credits/EFTS. Mazzetta Scholarships—To assist Māori students studying fishing with an emphasis on commercial fishing and processing • When to apply: 1 June-29 August 2022 • Who can apply: Māori descendants studying the above • Available funding: Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary depending on the funding required. Sporting Achievement Grant—To recognise regional and national sporting achievements of Ngāi Tahu registered members • When to apply: Open all year round • Who can apply: Registered Ngāi Tahu members • Available funding: o Regional: $100 o National: $200 Pēpi Packs —Ngāi Tahu Pēpi Packs is an initiative developed as an approach to whānau ora and tamariki ora with an emphasis on helping new-born Ngāi Tahu pēpi to grow a strong cultural connection to their iwi. Expectant parents are required to pre-register for a Pēpi Pack (in advance of the birth of pēpi). Please visit our website to apply. Kaumātua Grants —Kaumātua Grants are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members turning 65 or older this year. Recipients can choose whether they would like their grant to be paid into their Whai Rawa savings account or their personal bank account (either New Zealand or Australia) – we no longer provide cheques. Kaumātua who wish to have their grant deposited into their personal bank account are required to provide us with a copy of their verified bank details. Please send a copy of information to: Kaumātua Grants, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand or scan/ photograph it and email it to kaumatua@ngaitahu.iwi.nz For more information about any of the funding streams mentioned above, please contact the Ngāi Tahu Grants team on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or via email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Or to see the full criteria/apply online, visit the ‘Whānau Opportunities’ page on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mauri ora! 38

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni – Whānau guides

Our Whānau guide series is designed to help you and your whānau with financial capability learning at home – there’s always something to learn for both adults and tamariki! Learn all about pocket money, mahi (work), saving, spending and budgeting. You may also discover some new and fun ideas for games and activities you can do at home with your whānau. All the guides are available for you to read online at www.whairawa.com/tamariki/guides. Are you a Whai Rawa member aged 5-15 years? It’s free to join! Sign up to the club today – www.whairawa.com/tamariki.

2022 Goals

Celebrate the New Year with new habits by setting up a regular contribution to your Whai Rawa account to ensure you reach your 2022 investment goals. Investing a little each week doesn’t need to be hard work and over time it can make a difference to your financial future or the future of your whānau. Adult Whai Rawa members need to invest just $3.85 a week for the 52-week calendar year and tamariki members only $0.97 a week, to receive the current maximum Matched Savings of $200* from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in March 2023. Setting up an automatic payment is easy with your online banking - if you need help doing this just get in touch or find more information at www.whairawa.com/ways-to-save.

Time to review your Fund choice?

Changes to your life stage, withdrawal intentions or financial goals may change your risk profile. You should periodically review your risk profile and fund choice to ensure you remain invested in the most suitable fund option. Why not take our Risk Quiz to check you are in a fund that suits your needs? For more information, go to www.whairawa.com/riskquiz.

Remember to reference your payments

The easiest way to contribute to your Whai Rawa account is through online banking, whether it be for a one-off payment or to set up a regular automatic payment. All our New Zealand, Australian and International banking details can be found on our website at www.whairawa.com/ways-to-save. Please make sure you reference your payments to your Whai Rawa account(s) correctly. It is crucial to always include the Whai Rawa six-digit member number in the reference for every payment. If you do not reference correctly, your contributions will not be accepted and will be returned to your bank account after 30 days. Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

Pānui Hākui

Hākui is a new evolving website for whānau Kāi Tahu interested in exploring customary Kāi Tahu maternity practices. This website eventuated from recommendations in Kelly Tikao’s doctoral thesis on Ngāi Tahu Customary birthing practices. Aware that it might take a while for others to action Tikao’s recommendations, she challenged herself to bring to fruition a free resource for whānau. The Hākui website provided a perfect portal to channel information, networks and waiata specific to childbirth. Māori midwives working in the Kāi Tahu takiwā have been supportive and involved with the development of the Hākui website. They now have a resource to offer to whānau Kāi Tahu and a platform to share more mātauranga Kāi Tahu. Tikao was grateful for funding received from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Hiringa Hauora and Te Pūāwaitanga ki Te Waipounamu to create the website, gather content and run wānanga. She assembled a team of Kāi Tahu creatives including, Ariana Tikao, Kath Lousich and Kalese Phillips, and enlisted the expertise of sound engineer/web designer Bob Bickerton. Oriori and composer interviews were recorded, a directory of Māori midwives and Kāi Tahu artists has been commenced and a space for Māori Midwives ki Tahu to promote themselves and show their support to other Māori midwives and students. The artwork featured on the cover of this edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka is the central art piece of the Hākui website. Talented Ngāti Waewae artist Kath Lousich painted Te Hā Ora, which encapsulates the essence of the Hākui mahi. The website will feature a new painting from Kath for each change of season. For further detail check out: www.hakui.nz

Wave 16 workshops

In January, our kaimahi were on the road throughout Te Waipounamu for a series of workshops promoting Wave 16, our latest round of funding. It was wonderful to be able to connect kanohi ki te kanohi with whānau in Blenheim, Nelson, Motueka, Kaikōura, Dunedin, Alexandra, Queenstown, Invercargill and Bluff, before the shift to the red setting meant that our remaining workshops in Hokitika, Westport and Christchurch were moved online. We were rapt to see so many whānau coming along to learn more about Wave funding, and we all came away inspired by the wealth of creative and innovative ideas for wānanga, education initiatives, māra kai and whānau businesses. Immediately after the roadshows finished there were approximately 150 applications submitted so it is heartening to see the numbers of entrepreneurial whānau ready to step up. We accepted applications for Wave 16 over a six-week period, ending on 28 February. These are currently being reviewed by our independent assessment panel. We look forward to working with a new wave of successful applications – and to sharing their stories.

Wave 16 workshops at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura, Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Trust in Waihōpai, Te Rau Aroha Marae at Awarua, Corstorphine Community Hub in Dunedin, Alexandra Community Centre and Rydges Hotel Queenstown.

Tama Ora – opening soon

Tama Ora is one of our newest funds, developed last year in partnership with Sport New Zealand | Ihi Aotearoa. It is designed to create pathways for tamariki and rangatahi Māori to stay active, by helping them to build healthy habits, learn new skills and work towards goals and achievements. Tama Ora is open to individuals, groups and entities who want to create an event, project or programme that will help achieve these aspirations. It can support you with a maximum of $20,000 over a nine-month contract. Applications for our next funding round open on 31 March – if you’d like to be involved, start thinking about ideas for an initiative now! Email info@teputahitanga.org or call 0800 187 689 for more information.

Kia ora e te whānau Thank you for doing your part in protecting Waitaha - 90% of Māori are now fully vaccinated and 94% have had their first dose. Everyone aged 18 years and over who had their second dose three months ago can now get their booster dose. A booster dose offers a much higher level of protection against Omicron. With a booster on board, if you get COVID-19 you’re less likely to need hospital care, meaning you’ll have a better chance of being able to recover at home with whānau. Keeping hospital beds free for people who need hospital care for a range of conditions is so important during a pandemic. Getting boosted is especially important for kaumātua and those with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, and heart and lung disease. If you haven’t already, please get your booster dose as soon as possible. Why not make it a whānau outing – take along your mokopuna to the clinic - it’s now time for tamariki aged 5 to 11 years old to get immunised against COVID-19. Tamariki need two doses of the vaccine at least 8 weeks apart to be fully protected. They will also get the Pfizer vaccine but in a smaller dose. They do need permission from a parent or guardian. Are you ready for Omicron? Please plan as a whānau for when someone in the household catches COVID-19. The good news is that if you are fully vaccinated, it is likely that you’ll only have mild to moderate symptoms and be able to self-isolate and recover at home. Being ready for getting COVID-19 is about making sure you and your household have a plan and know what to do. It will mean your whānau and community can help each other if needed. There’s a handy checklist on the Canterbury DHB website to get your plan started. Check here www.CanterburyDHB.health.nz and enter ‘Care in the Community’ in the search bar. Kia kaha whānau! Together we’ll get through. Ngā mihi nui Hector Matthews Executive Director of Māori & Pacific Health Canterbury District Health Board

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Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is from the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board Collection. It was taken at a pōwhiri at Arowhenua marae c.1990. We have identified the following whānau:- Peggy Peek (third from left), Robert (Bob) Whaitiri and Alva Kapa. If you are able to help in identifying other whānau in this image please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you and look forward to any feedback we may receive.