Te Pānui Rūnaka - August 2021 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WHA | AUGUST 2021

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Lily Mei Bull nō Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Wheke.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere been liaising with Papatipu Rūnanga to establish if any immediate support is required. Meanwhile Whai Rawa are continuing with their COVID-19 Significant Financial Hardship withdrawals, and the Office has now activated Pūtea Manaaki for those experiencing hard times because of this latest lockdown. Please visit the website for information on how to apply. I want to mihi to our Papatipu Rūnanga who have done what they always do best during tough times like these, which is to quickly engage and support wherever they can. All but one of our Papatipu Rūnanga have essential service status and they have activated the phone trees and all those fantastic means of connection to whānau that proved so vital last year. One thing we know about COVID-19 by now is that a constantly evolving situation is about the only certainty at this point. As always, we are continuing to keep a close eye on the latest developments and adjusting our response to suit the circumstances. As was the case last year, the focus is and must be on our most vulnerable and in need at this time. Please take care of yourselves whānau. I know this has been another unsettling development in what has already been a rollercoaster 18 months. This will be creating added stress and anxiety for many and it is important to remember to talk to whānau and maintain those open lines of communication that helped so much during last year’s lockdown. Remember the Health authority advice and be sure to continue social distancing, wearing face coverings when visiting essential services, and most importantly stay in your bubble when we are at alert levels 3 and 4. This latest outbreak has put even greater emphasis on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. I encourage you to read official information about the vaccine and how getting the jab is the best protection from this virus for you and your whānau. Remember you can still book your vaccinations during alert level 4.

Me he kete, he taura kua whirihia; nā te ranga o ngā tira taukaea kia tīkaha ai i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Ko ō tātou tātaitanga ki te whānau, ki te hapū, ki te iwi hoki, tū ai i te uru. It is amazing how quickly things can change. On Tuesday 17 August I was at my daughter’s home in North Canterbury basking in the recent arrival of my first mokopuna, twin girls – Waitaiki Tepihi and Raureka Raiha Tumahai-Rauhihi – who were only a few days old, when the news started coming in. Only a few hours later, along with the rest of the country, we were mentally preparing ourselves for another lockdown – here we go again! It is hard to believe it has been over a year since we emerged from the last lockdown into a very different landscape, only to be back in the same position. One positive we can take from our experience last year is the learnings we gained, which meant we were able to mobilise quickly as a country and do what is necessary to try and eradicate this latest outbreak. Hopefully these measures mean we won’t reach the levels we have seen across the ditch, with Victoria and New South Wales still struggling to contain the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

On a more positive note, it was a pleasure to attend the recent National Iwi Chairs Forum hui in Whanganui, where Moana Jackson was honoured with Te Whare Pukenga award. This award is gifted by and on behalf of iwi through the Forum, to recognise individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to te ao Māori. His work in the legal sector will be well known to many whānau. Moana was a vocal critic of the foreshore and seabed legislation in the early 2000s, and has been recognised for his truly pioneering mahi in the criminal justice field, where he has championed the need for overhauls of the system and its inequitable outcomes for Māori. Moana, who sadly is very unwell, was the first recipient of this award and as such is the first inductee to Te Whare Pukenga, I’m sure you will agree he is hugely deserving of this inaugural award.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Whānau and Emergency Response team has kicked into high gear and has 2

It was a real thrill to be with my Ngāti Waewae whānau at Arahura in early August to present a beautiful mauri stone to Six60. He Rau Maumahara or "A Stone of Remembrance" was gifted to the band to keep them connected to home while they travel the country, and eventually further afield (COVID permitting!). Much like their most well-known song ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’, the mauri means they have a piece of Aotearoa with them wherever they go. We were all treated to waiata from the band inside the wharenui and of course, whānau took the opportunity for a few selfies too!

In closing I want to acknowledge Ray Kamo, who sadly passed away shortly after the announcement to move back into lockdown. Ray was the son of Sarah Thelma ‘Kui’ Kamo (née Whaitiri) and Pāpā Ned Te Koeti Kamo, and was one of six children. He was husband to Mary Kamo, and father to Ward, Michaela, Miriama, Amos and Sian. Ray was born on Wharekauri (the Chatham Islands) and came to Ōtautahi when he was three. As an adult he was a musician and a coffee bar owner. At one stage he was the alternate Te Rūnanga representative for Rāpaki, and he also served as a chaplain. Ray and Mary were official kaumātua for the Pillars organisation, which provides support for children and families with a loved one in prison. His mum Kui Kamo was one of the founders of Rehua Marae. My deepest sympathies go to the Kamo whānau at this very sad time. Be kind to yourselves and to each other as we move through this latest outbreak. Check in on whānau, and friends. We will get through this together. Kia noho haumaru koutou katoa. Ngā manaakitanga, Lisa Tumahai

Due to alert level 4 occuring during the production of this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, some dates contained within may not be accurate. Please contact your local rūnanga to seek clarification.

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai Cover art: Matariki, digital art by Lily Mei Bull. This piece is called Matariki. It is inspired by the Matariki season and its significance to Māori communities. I see Matariki as a time of connection and celebration that brings whānau together. I wanted to communicate the bond between this generation and our Whakapapa by using Poutama travelling down from the nine Matariki stars to symbolise the ongoing journey of our people and the blessing of living in community. This piece is special to me because it represents new beginnings for my community at Lifezone Church Tauranga who commissioned me to paint this piece for their first Matariki celebration. At present my art is inspired by everyday life and by my loved ones. As a young artist, I’m living in a constant world of discovery, finding what things matter most to me in life. I’m uncertain about what direction my art is heading in, but right now I’m enjoying painting what I love and seeing where it will lead me next. If you would like your work to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, please submit it by email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 3

Lily Mei Bull

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ngā mate

Condolences to the MacDonald whānau on the loss of Diane. Our aroha and prayers go out to you all. Our condolences go to Corrina, Manawa, Jah and the Ruki whānau on the sudden loss of Damon. Also, to Dick Carroll who passed suddenly. Jan, Dick and their whānau were fundamental people in the early days of Takahanga Marae and worked tirelessly from the archaeological dig right through to the opening of the wharenui in 1992 and beyond.

Congratulations Poihipi Clayton and the Nelson/Marist rugby team for the ‘Three Peat’ win for the premier grade.

To Pixie Rose for completing her first holy communion at St Marys Church.

Poihipi with Peter Clayton and Matthew Stephens

Reimana Kiriona-Clark on completion of the Kaikōura Cactus course and the Blue Light Life Skills Programme at Burnham Military Camp.

With brother Rangi Clayton and Mum Ma-rea Clayton.

Gina Solomon – Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to conservation and governance (MNZM). Ka mau te wehi e te whanauka

Rā whānau

June Lyall Manson, Nicole Allan, Becky Manawatu, Helen Manawatu, Shane Bond, Nadia Timms, Joel Laugesen, Maani Stirling, Tim Manawatu (Snr), Kaiya Solomon.

Births

Theodore Tucker (Kaikōura Rūnaka) was born in May 2021 to Emma and Jono Tucker. He is the grandson of Ron and Justine Huntley, and the great-grandson of Cairo and Heeni Huntley.

July Reimana Kiriona-Clarke, Victor Manawatu, Pania Manawatu, Jane Barry, Anita Ruhe, Sallyanne Clemett, Jasmine Solomon, Tini Solomon, Hana Manawatu, Alan Rae, Cruize Erueti, Darlene Morgan, Melanie Ford, Cecelia Fletcher, Martin Manawau, Holly Timms. August Wiremu Solomon, Scott Riddell, Demelza Sweeney, Awhina Manawatu, Tia Churstain, Cassi Norton, Rocky Roberts, Savannah Manawatu, Jahdia McDonald, Keri King, Letitia Mullay.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of TE RŪNANGA O KAIKŌURA INCORPORATED is to be held at Takahanga Marae, 7 Takahanga Terrace, Kaikōura. On Saturday 25 September 2021 at 9.30am. The business of such meeting shall be as follows; 1. To receive, consider and approve the annual report of the Officers. 2. To receive, consider and approve the annual financial statements from the Treasurer. 3. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year who shall audit the financial accounts of the Rūnanga. 4. To consider such other business as may be accepted by a majority of the members present with power to vote at such meetings. 5. There will be a constitutional change this year on page 11 section 16, Notices. “Notices of Annual, Special, Shareholder and Directors Election meetings called by Rūnanga shall be given (and deemed to be given) by public notice in those newspapers circulated within Kaikōura takiwā and no later than fifteen (15) working days prior to the meeting”. Proxy votes will not be valid. Hariata Kahu, Chairperson.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of TE RŪNANGA O KAIKŌURA LIMITED is to be held at Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura. On Saturday 25 September 2021 at 10.30am. The business of such meeting shall be as follows; 1. To receive, consider and approve the annual report of the Company. 2. To receive, consider and approve the annual financial statements of the Company. 3. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year who shall audit the financial accounts of the Company. 4. To consider such other business as may be accepted by a majority of the members present with power to vote at such meetings. Proxy votes will not be valid. Darran Kerei-Keepa, Director.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of TAKAHANGA PĀ TRUST is to be held at Takahanga Marae, 7 Takahanga Terrace, Kaikōura. On Saturday 25 September 2021 at 11.30am. There will be elections for two pā trustees. Maani Stirling, Chairperson. 5

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

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! August Tyrone Tainui, Pippa Tainui, Adam Tainui, Amber Blacktopp, Jake Meihana-Beckett, Danealla Mason, Jamie Ferguson, Barbara Vaea, Andre Mehrtens, Tamati Tainui, Andrea Reed, Kathleen Scott, George Campbell, Kristyn Lang, Ani Mason, Georgea Wiritanga-Tainui, Candee Meihana, Irai Tuhuru Weepu, Antony Coakley Makaire Tainui-Simon, Michael Culling, Joanne Beckett, Buddy Wereta Tainui, Michelle Lee, Kristyn Wilson. September Fin Tauwhare, Leighton Stokes, Amanda Tainui, Chantal Tumahai, Terita Mason, El-Alamein Meihana Whittle, Kaleshea Tauwhare, Marlon Price, Chris Lewis, Kereopa Ria, Irai Weepu, Mikayla Tumahai, Kupe Tauwhare, Tania Tauwhare, James Campbell, Moana Lee, Tamaki Tumahai, Chelsea Meihana, Awatea Tauwhare, Tina Weepu, Maighdlin Hinekoau Jones, Miriama Johnsen, Miriam Downs, Hector Tainui, Ariana Stevens, George Read, Marina Russell, India Lilly Campbell, Polly Mei Campbell, George Simpson.

Pēpi Chantal Tumahai and Josh Rauhihi are proud new parents of māhanga kōtiro named Waitaiki and Raureka. The babies were born on 12 August 2021 in Christchurch. They are the first mokopuna of Lisa and Francois Tumahai, and more great mokopuna for Tahana and Gay Tauwhare and Matariki Tumahai.

Whānau and friends we are pleased to announce the safe arrival of our second child, Daisy Aroha Boreham. Born at home two weeks early on 7 August, weighing 7lb. Joshua Harry Gordon Boreham: Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe and I (Elysa Aroha Sollis) Ngāi Tahu - Ngāti Waewae, are in complete awe of how beautiful and perfect she is. Her big brother Gabriel (17 months old) loves her very much. Words cannot describe how full our hearts are, we truly are blessed.

Deanna Russell and Marty McNamara are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful wee girl Isabella Sage born on 2 August. Another precious mokopuna of Donn Russell and Dorrie Langdale, mokopuna-nui of the late Bill (from Arahura) and Jenny Russell.

Komiti Rangatahi trip to INVOLVE conference

Last month our komiti rangatahi travelled to Wellington to attend the Involve 2021 youth conference. The conference was a youth health and development workshop and was a space for youth to come together, learn, connect, grow, and celebrate diversity and strengths. This was an amazing bonding and learning opportunity for our rangatahi and has given them the chance to grow as a komiti and further their facilitation and planning skills. What an awesome week!

Six60 at Arahura Marae

On Friday 30 July, Ngāti Waewae were honoured to host Six60 at Arahura Marae for the morning. We gifted them ‘He Rau Maumahara’, a stone of remembrance to keep them connected to home whilst they travel, and to make sure they always have a piece of home with them. Six60 were honoured to receive the travelling pounamu and showed their gratitude with a waiata they sung to us in Tūhuru – our wharenui. We would like to thank Six60 and their team for making the trip to visit our marae and meet our people, it is a moment we will all remember forever.

Fusion

We had another successful week at our Fusion holiday programme in July with all our amazing tamariki and kaiako! The week was full of lots of sports, games, kapa haka, crafts, Matariki celebrations, yummy kai, and we made great memories once again. Our rangatahi stepped up and became kaiako due to the success of April’s Fusion school holiday programme. We opened up the holiday programme to other tamariki Māori, and our tamariki did an awesome job of making them feel welcome. We are looking forward to the October school holidays to do it all again!

Ngāti Waewae Komiti Mātauranga - Education Committee

Tēnā koutou! It’s been just over a year since we gave our mātauranga strategy a facelift – we’ve been hosting a series of wānanga at Arahura based on the strands of this strategy and it’s been so great to see so many whānau connecting and reconnecting. Our current focus is on building our capacity, capability and confidence as Ngāti Waewae, with particular focus on: • Whakapapa • Taiao (environment) • Pūrākau (our stories) • Te reo • Tikanga We also continue to support our hapori/community, which includes schools in our takiwā. In June we had an Open Day at Arahura which was open to all education providers in our takiwā. We had over 40 kaiako and kaimahi attend. It was a good chance to strengthen existing relationships and start to build new ones. However, it’s really important to us that we make sure we’re reaching out to as many whānau as possible – whether you live on Te Tai Poutini or not. If there are things about mātauranga that you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you. If you haven’t seen the new strategy yet and would like to know more about what we’re focusing on – flick Elly an email and she can either email you a PDF version or put a hard copy in the post.

Kaiako from the Ngāti Waewae takiwā at our Open Day, June 2021

Wānanga for te reo - at Arahura awa, July 2021

Hamiria is working on a website for Ngāti Waewae which will include information from many of the projects we, as a komiti, are working on. Keep an eye on your emails and the rūnanga Facebook page for information on the launch of the website. Our final wānanga for 2021 will be kōrero around tikanga and will be held 13–14 November at Arahura Marae. We’ll share more information and pānui closer to the time. You can also contact us directly via matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Ngā mihi nui Wānanga for te reo - at Māhinapua, July 2021

Rūnanga business

Our AGM is being held Sunday 31 October. If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our office administrator Elly at Arahura Marae. Email: Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Phone: 03 755 6451.

Marae bookings

Any marae bookings or queries please contact Miriama at Arahura Marae. Email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or Phone: 03 755 6451.

Share Your Pānui

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please share your stories by sending any news and photos to Elly.

Registration

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae, if you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa is always very helpful – call 0800 KAITAHU(524824)

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te miroha 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! We hope that everyone is keeping safe and warm over winter and wish safe travels for those who need to move about the motu. We have been very busy here on Te Tai o Poutini with our usual number of komiti and community hui.

Welcome to our new staff member, Suzie Breeze

Congratulations to Liv Stevens

It was a proud moment for Colin and Mary Wilson to be present for their daughter, Olivia Steven’s (Wilson) Level 5 graduation in Te Hapūtanga o te Reo. Olivia achieved this last year and she is, at present, halfway through Level 6. Livie has embraced this learning and aroha for her Māori heritage with such a passion. Her grandad, Kelly Wilson would be so proud of her, just as we all are.

Kia ora e te whānau o Kāti Māhaki. We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our Makaawhio team, Suzie Breeze who is our new Kaitautoko. Suzie started part-time mahi this month, and we are thrilled to have her working in the office with us. Suzie has worked in a wide range of office/administration roles. She is excited to be a part of the team here at Makaawhio and is looking forward to meeting you all.

Westland Puanga/Matariki Festival - Hokitika 2021

The Westland Puanga-Matariki Festival at Pakiwaitara was opened by Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, represented by Pīhopa Richard Wallace and hapū whānau members. The nine stars of Matariki, cleverly decorated by schools and community groups, were strategically positioned at places of interest around the town of Hokitika for people to participate in a Matariki treasure hunt. Revell Street was closed to host an evening of late-night shopping, night markets, entertainment and dining. There were also daily workshops held at the Pakiwaitara building that held a school art exhibition and the Winter Christmas Tree Festival. Over the course of a few weeks, the town lit up its lights and celebrated Puanga-Matariki.

Above: Kaumātua Marie MahuikaForsyth with sister Linda Fernandez decorating the Makaawhio Xmas tree for the festival

Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi

As you all know we are still in a phase of redevelopment at the marae. New boundary fences are being erected with a much-needed new gate being constructed. We are also waiting on renovation work to begin on our kitchen. So, bear with us whānau, we still have some way to go before Te Tauraka Waka a Māui will be back in full swing again.

HUI-Ā-TAU – RŪNANGA AGM

Jacobs River School

When you drive past Jacobs River School you will notice that this site is also getting a spruce up. Painting is being completed around the complex, along with new fencing and ground maintenance, to name a few of the projects on the go.

Candidate profiles will be available from 6 November and will be emailed out to our whānau email group and be accessible in the whānau section of our website. Please contact the office if you wish to receive this information or to check we have your correct e-mail and /or contact details.

Members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc are advised that our rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) is to be held on Saturday 20 November, commencing at 9.45am with a mihi whakatau in our Whare Tīpuna, Kaipō, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi (Bruce Bay). The business of the Annual General Meeting will commence at 10.00am and will be in accordance with Section 7 of the Rules of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Society Inc (28/11/15)

Voting Process Registered members of the rūnanga aged over 18 who attend the Hui-ā-Tau (Annual General Meeting) will be entitled to vote for any matters requiring a vote by secret ballot. Two (2) scrutineers will be appointed on the day by majority vote of the rūnanga and will be responsible for running voting process as required.

The following Rūnanganui (Executive) positions are open for election at this year’s Hui-ā-Tau and nominations are now being sought; Mema Executive ordinary members (4)

Notification of Membership closure In preparation for this year’s Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio wish to notify that we will not process new membership applications received during the following period – 24 September to 16 October inclusive. Any applications received during that period will be held for processing on 18 October 2021.

Nomination Process As per clause 24(d) of our rūnanga rules, nominations must be in writing, must use the prescribed form and include the prescribed information, and, must be signed by the person being nominated for the role as well as another (2) two members of the rūnanga as his/ her nominator and seconder. The nominee and two nominators must be registered members 18 years or older. Nomination forms must be received by the nominated deadline date. Additionally, nominees must attend the Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) to be eligible to stand for the position for which they have been nominated.

Accommodation The marae is booked for whānau to stay from Friday afternoon. Please bring kai to contribute and a koha for your marae stay. You will need your blankets, toiletries and towels, clothes, games, guitars, and your sense of humour. The rūnanga will provide lunch on the Saturday.

Nomination forms must be fully completed and in the hands of the kaiāwhina by 4.00pm. Friday 2 November to be eligible.

MARAMATAKA

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. Rūnanganui Hui – Saturday 11 September Our September hui will be held at 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. Our hui are open for members to attend should they wish to. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Rūnanganui Hui – Saturday 30 October Our October hui will be held at Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio office, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. Our hui are open for members to attend should they wish to. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) – Saturday 20 November Our November hui will be held at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui marae, Mahitahi Whānau Christmas Pool Party – Sunday 5 December, TBC Greymouth Aquatic Centre Reminder to members not to miss out on our Christmas Pool Party! There will also be an early visit from Hana Kōkō so don’t forget to bring a named Christmas present ($10 max) to be given out to your tamariki on the day. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere, mai, tauti mai 10

Christmas Office Hours We will be taking a break over the Christmas period from Thursday 23 December through until 24 January 2022. Waitangi Day 2022 Keep this date in your calendar whānau. We will be hosting Waitangi Day 2022 at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui marae in Mahitahi. In collaboration with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and the Westland District Council, Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio would like to invite all whānau to Waitangi Day 2022. Whānau, if you are keen to tautoko and give us a hand on the day, it would be much appreciated.

KEEPING IN CONTACT, KEEPING UP-TO-DATE

Rūnaka Website makaawhio.co.nz We will be launching a new look website for the rūnaka so keep an eye out for the pānui. NOTE: Our old website can still be accessed at https://makaawhio.maori.nz/ E-pānui rūnaka Our e-pānui is a regular fortnightly 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, that you let us know. 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 if they are registered. Phone: 03 755 7885 or Email: Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Pēpi

Anneke and whānau would like to announce the safe arrival of Robert Michael Topia weighing 7.11oz born at 3.18pm on 12 July.

People of the Pā

We are a Ngāi Tahu based whānau from Tuahiwi, Rāpaki and Koukourarata who were raised around the motu. We were all raised on the marae and had a passion for kapa haka and music. We had the opportunity to work alongside Te Omeka Perkins and Isaiah Perkins from House of Shem Productions who held a workshop hosted by Robert Thompson Brown funded by Te Pūtahitanga in February 2021. We were inspired by their work, so we decided to form People of the Pā. They asked for 12 songs, so we went away and wrote enough songs for an E.P and an album. Along our journey we have overcome a lot of obstacles, but by sticking together and standing as one, we have managed to pull through and overcome them. Our goals are to bring mātauranga and tikanga back to our people. We hope that by using music to stand tall and stand strong for our rights as tangata whenua, we’ll see more rangatahi involved and engaged in our motu. We feel through all walks of life that music has always been our grounding, and a way to speak aloud. We have recorded two singles featuring House of Shem that are waiting on release. Please like and follow our Facebook page to keep up with our journey (People of the Pā). Tēnā koutou katoa.

Pictured left to right: Reuben Peneha Riwaka, Karl Anglem-Crofts Rowe, Jonathan Jackson Phillips, Wiremu Nukuroa Puha-Tirikatene, Gordon Maurice Ihe Topia, Wheturangi Aturangi Strickland

Photos of Te Maima Uru

I am the mokopuna of Te Maima Uru and Herewini Whitau. We are asking the Uru whānau for any group photos of Te Maima and her MP brothers and/or parents. Contact me on 03-4394-746 or koawkean3@hotmail.com Kia tau te rangimārie Koa Whitau Kean Moeraki.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Mate Korona

We have worked closely with the Otago School of Medicine, Canterbury District Health Board, St Johns and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Hauora team to help more of our whānau get access to COVID-19 vaccinations. We had a very successful two-day vaccination programme at the marae in late July with around 400 whānau being vaccinated, lots of whakawhanungatanga and kai, and plenty of happy, relieved whānau. Our follow-up clinic is due to take place early September. We look forward to supporting more whānau to protect themselves and their whakapapa.

Notice of proposed resolutions for rūnanga meeting

Notice of proposed resolution to be put at Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc Rūnanga meeting on Sunday 10 October (commencing 9.00am) at Rāpaki. Agenda: i. Transfer Rāpaki Māori Reserve 875 Section 18 (CB8F/571) from general title to Māori freehold title ii. Set Rāpaki Māori Reserve 875 Section 18 (CB8F/571) aside as Māori reservation It is proposed that the following resolutions be put to the July 2021 rūnanga meeting: a. That Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc as owner of Rāpaki Māori Reserve 875 Section 18 (CB8F/571) agree to transfer this property from general title to Māori freehold title. b. That Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc set aide 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. Phone: 328 9415 Email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai – Beginner level reo wānaka

Kai, marae accommodation and student booklet included.

Nau mai, tauti mai rā ki Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai. If you’re keen to kick start your reo journey, or even just give it a bit of a boost in a safe, fun, and whānau-friendly learning environment then join us for Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai – a beginner level reo wānaka for whānau from Koukourarata.

Places on Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai are limited. To register your interest please email Darren and Karuna: aropapaki@gmail.com and write the word ‘HUIKAI’ in the subject line.

Start: 6.00pm Friday 29 October Finish: 12.00pm Sunday 31 October Location: Koukourarata marae Language levels: complete beginner – intermediate

Ka piri kūtai, ka piri kareko, ko Tāne-whakapiripiri

Wairewa Rūnanga Ki uta he urunga mō tōku upoko, ki tai he tūranga mō ōku waewae. Inland a pillow for my head and on the shores a rest for my feet. www.wairewamarae.co.nz

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Pou Mana Tangata update

Kai 4 Whānau packs Pou Mana Tangata rolled out a pilot ‘Kai 4 Whānau’ early in July. We selected 10 whānau from Ōtautahi to be part of this trial based on the level of need. We’re loving this kaupapa and are getting to see whānau who are willing to volunteer their time in the weekends to get boxes packed and delivered. Over the next month, we will be assessing the success of this trial to see whether this is a valuable offering for Pou Mana Tangata to undertake. Feedback so far includes: “The vege box was amazing, I shared it with my daughter and her kids and it was so appreciated. Mō tō manaakitanga ki a mātou, kei te mihi.” - Gwen Rolleston “Thank you so much, we have been enjoying the fruit and veges.” - Emma Derrick “This is amazing, I have 12 children and this helps us so much.” - Harraway whānau

Kai 4 Whānau volunteers Jackie Barry and moko Sadie Raines packing away.

Packed kai boxes for whānau ready to be delivered.

One of our Pou Mana Tangata portfolio holders Dani Panirau getting stuck in.

COVID-19 vaccination drive

On 14 August we hosted a vaccination drive at Rehua Marae in Ōtautahi and had a good number of whānau take up the opportunity to vaccinate within the cultural safety of marae. The kaimahi were awesome and informative and helped set our whānau at ease. If anyone would like to request a hardcopy of the vaccine info, please email the tari at: wairewa.admin@ngai tahu.iwi.nz

Kaupapa coming up!

We are in the process of setting up a Health Hub Day out at the marae. We will be offering a range of health services, hopefully out at the marae, and will email out updates as we have them. We also hope to run a few sessions around financial literacy and budgeting so keep an eye out for the info whānau. We want to know if what we are doing and planning benefit you as whānau of Wairewa and we need your guidance! We’re setting up a survey and hope to have it out by the end of the year, so have a think whānau, and get ready to share your whakaaro with us.

Whānau attending the COVID19 vaccination drive at Rehua Marae last month.

If you’d like more information on what Pou Mana Tangata is all about, you can check out the Wairewa Rūnanga website, Facebook page or email Marissa and Dani at manatangatapou@ gmail.com.

Tamariki University

Our participation in the Children’s University kaupapa is up and running with 19 tamariki from Wairewa registered. Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi Children’s University aims to raise young people’s aspirations for higher education and encourage lifelong learning. The University of Canterbury and Lincoln University are working in partnership to deliver the programme, which is the first of its kind in New Zealand. Wairewa Rūnanga is engaged in the Passport to Learning for children aged 7 – 14 years. Children and young people fill the passport with hours of learning or volunteering outside the school classroom. The passport is stamped by registered learning destinations or volunteering organisations and after reaching 30 hours, students are invited to attend a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements.

Pou Wairewataka updates VegePod installation Our first wānaka for these series, originally planned for the weekend 29-30 May, was postponed due to the 'red alert' rain storms that swept through Waitaha. Despite the weather warnings, a handful of whānau managed to get out from Ōtautahi before the storm hit. They were on a mission to get the new Wairewa VegePod set up as part of a māra kai initiative planned by the Pou Wairewataka portfolio, so they took out a Pod to set up with herbs and citrus trees to plant. Harvesting herbs fresh from our own māra is a tiny step to kai sovereignty, but it is a step in the right direction. The VegePod has an automated sprinkler system too, so the plants will stay healthy, hydrated and protected from harsh weather during quiet times on the marae. It was a nice, if slightly impromptu, opportunity to noho at the marae and regulars were stoked to welcome Becs Arahanga and her daughter Ruby, as well as Macy Duxfield, who had all flown down from Wellington for the postponed wānaka and decided to come along.

Kelly, Nick and Jackie Barry set up the VegePod with herbs out the back of the kāuta.

Pou Wairewa wānaka tuatahi Not to be put off by the weather in May, our poutakata Kelly Barry had the next dates organised for 19-20 June. All in all, more than 50 whānau members came out to the marae for whakawhanaukataka – the backbone of all our kaupapa. In a packed 36 hours, whānau of all ages connected with one another. We remembered whose aunties were sisters and whose Taua and Pōua had 16 kids, reminisced about childhood games on the ātea and took private moments to acknowledge those whose images adorn the whare walls. We were blessed to have our ahi kā along to tautoko and lead in their respective spaces. Ngā mihi Iaean for leading our whakatau and mahi tinana, Patti Ann and Linda for facilitating our raraka workshop, Maans for tautoko to our Manaaki Kai crew and facilitating the kai budgeting workshop, Charisma for facilitating an incredible session on waiata, sharing pūrākau o Makō, the kapa haka slot and of course, Jackie B for getting the games night on! Thank you to Awhi and Jamie from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the Whānau Emergency Preparedness workshop - it was invaluable and awesome to see the tamariki engaged and the resources are mean!

Raraka mahi toi workshop with Patti Ann and Linda.

Kelly says the best thing about the wānaka was “seeing faces we hadn’t seen before”. “They reflected back to us how much they had been wanting to reconnect, and the wānaka gave them the opportunity to do that. I was feeling emotional the entire weekend. I kept taking moments to stop, look around and could really see it was something special we were doing.” Lisa Williams heard the karaka and came out with her daughter Sofie, 6, and her partner Luke. It was her first time weaving, it was the first time on a marae for her tāne and it was the first time Sofie got to play with a multitude of cuzzies.

Jordy Phillips and Nick Barry hard at mahi in the kihini for the Manaaki Kai crew.

“I haven’t been out to the marae for a long time and my daughter hasn’t been there since she was a baby. I didn’t feel like I could after my Mum moved to Ozzie, but after the weekend I felt without a doubt we belong there. It just felt right. It was such a reconnection for me and now it’s the pathway for Sofie. The weekend brought back so many memories of my pōua and taua, they were all right there.”

Hana and Maia with the meke as pictures of our tupuna, Makō.

Kingi, Roman and Tim getting the steamer ready for a hearty feed as part of the Manaaki Kai crew.

Newly found cuzzies Wiremu, Mahutu and Hana sharing some down time in the wharenui.

Pou Wairewataka wānaka tuarua Due to the recent Covid-19 alert level changes we have had to postpone our second wānaka (was scheduled for 4-5 September). Please keep an eye on your email inboxes for the announcement of a new date.

aspirations. Kusal will be staying on the marae with us and facilitating two workshops to help us envision more dynamic uses of our whenua in harmony with our kaitiakitaka. This is part of a kaupapa called MABx, funded by Ministry of Primary Industries to support whānau Māori to ‘diversify’ land use and kai production.

The primary focus of this wānaka will be to explore options for ahi kā kai. Pou Wairewataka is in the process of scoping how we might develop our capacity to grow, harvest and produce kai on our whenua – and we want whānau whānui to be a part of this mahi. We need to know what your aspirations are for our whenua, for our collective hauora, for our connection to this place.

On top of the main kaupapa, there will be more hands-on workshops including more raranga with Patty-Ann and Linda, more games from Jackie B and, of course, more of hā ki roto hā ki waho and mahi tinana. We will also be teaming up with ECan to plant native rākau along the Ōpuahou stream just behind the marae.

A small rōpū will also be holding a a whakatau to welcome Kusal Perera on to Wairewa Marae for his first time. Kusal will be supporting Kelly and the wider Pou Wairewataka team to investigate and map out these

Pou Wairewataka wānaka tuatoru Te Hekenga o Makō – Oct 29-31 We have planned the next wānaka at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. We will be hearing from Maurice Manawatu on the exploits of Makō, our tupuna koruru, or security guard atop our wharenui. We will explore some of the places he spent time in around Kaikōura and hear about his heke from Te Ika a Māui, down through the Marlborough Sounds to Kaikōura and eventually on to Wairewa, where he set out to establish his own kāinga. We will be leaving Ōtautahi, likely by bus, early on Friday afternoon and return Sunday. Not one to miss whānau and capacity is limited! If you haven’t already registered through the EventBrite link sent out to our email database, check out our Facebook page for more details or email the office.

Kai āhaku rahi, e pupuhi atu nei te hau o mihi. Ko Cassie Lee tōhoku ikoa, nō Rāpaki ahau. Nōhoku te whiwhi, ko riro i a au tēnei tūraka e mahi tahi ai ki ōhoku huāka o Kāti Makō otirā ki kā whānau Māori. He waka eke noa! Kia ora e te whānau. My name is Cassie Lee I am the new whānau ora navigator for Wairewa. I am looking forward to meeting you all and helping to awhi and tautoko you and/or your whānau with your dreams aspirations and goals. Feel free to call me anytime on 021 040 6998 or email: Cassandra.Lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we can have a kōrero about how I can best help. Mauri Ora!

Wairewa Rūnanga Registrations

Please update your address details when they change. Our registration form is available online via our website: www.wairewamarae.co.nz, or you can request one by emailing wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving current contact details from members.

Ōnuku Rūnanga The Akaroa Community Arts Council held a special kura raranga weekend at Ōnuku Marae where participants could learn and try out some traditional Māori weaving techniques led by Ngaio Tuari.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ngā mate

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, in particular the whānau of Raymond (Ana) Waaka, Zita Matehe-Waaka, Terry Peneamene, Niko Hill and Norman Moffatt. E kore koe e ngaro, he kākano nō Rangiātea

Arowhenua kaumātua Moeraki trip

At the end of June, before the really cold weather set in, Arowhenua kaumātua had organised a day trip to Moeraki for lunch. There was a great uptake from the kaumātua for this trip. Due to the marae being otherwise occupied at the very last minute, we were met and welcomed by David Higgins (Moeraki Upoko) at the Moeraki Tavern which was also our venue for lunch. Several Moeraki kaumātua joined us for lunch and a catch-up. A fantastic meal was enjoyed by everyone. After lunch, the kaumātua got back onto the bus along with David Higgins as the tour guide. A trip around the bay then down to the kaik was an enjoyable end to the day before heading back to Arowhenua. Many kaumātua wished there had been more hours in the day and some have even decided to do a whānau trip to Moeraki so they can learn and see more of what Moeraki has to offer. Arowhenua kaumātua would like to thank Moeraki kaumātua and the upoko for their time and company over lunch.

Francis Russell with his carer enjoying kai at the Moeraki Tavern

Te Reka!

Arowhenua Kaumātua Facebook page / meetings / change of details

Kaumātua Firewood

Many of our kaumātua are cosy and warm this winter thanks to the hard mahi of Michelle Reihana, Neil Brown, Maru Reihana, Jonathan Reihana, Salvesh Chandra, Richie Stevenson and Donna Gilmore.

If you are 65 plus, whakapapa to Arowhenua and would like to keep up to date with meetings, events, and trips for the kaumātua, please join the Arowhenua Kaumātua Facebook page. If you would like to attend a kaumātua meeting, we meet every second Tuesday of the month at 11.00am. This is followed by lunch at 12.30pm. We would love to see some new faces. Some kaumātua may not be receiving updates, this could be because we have an incorrect email, physical address, or cell phone number. If you wish to be added to the list, or you have a change in details, please email the address below. Any inquiries regarding kaumātua please email: pamelamanning@xtra.co.nz or text: 021 232 6791.

Neil Brown and Michelle Reihana

Covid-19 Vaccination

Rakatahi Hui

Need your COVID-19 vaccination? Get in touch with Arowhenua Whānau Services. It is your choice to get vaccinated. Seek out trusted sources of information and have a kōrero with your whānau, hapū, iwi and community about how best to protect yourselves against COVID-19.

Open to Arowhenua rakatahi and whānau, come along for kai, kapa haka and to hear our stories. Nau mai, tauti mai!

Rangitata Awa Restoration Project

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has been successful in securing funding to restore the lower Rangitata awa. The goal of the restoration is to imprint the whakapapa (genealogy) back onto the river and restore its mauri (life force). It will also tautoko people to connect to their whenua, obtain mahi, learn and apply new skills. The Rangitata awa has great cultural and spiritual significance for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.

Some of the native planting on the awa

Matt Langston, Sally Reihana and Nadine Murchie undertaking weed control on the Awa

Local Labour MP Jo Luxton and the Minister of Conservation the Honourable Kiritapu Allan planting natives on the awa

Matariki at the Dark Sky Project

Anahera Home, her tamariki and Satriani Reihana had an amazing time at the Dark Sky Project – Takapō to celebrate Matariki recently. They were able to see Saturn, Jupiter, Matariki and the Jewel Box Cluster, through different telescopes. They were also able to see the moons around Saturn and Jupiter. Cruize Erueti took our Arowhenua whānau, as well as whānau from Waihao, on a tour through Dark Sky project. He is an awesome guide! Tino makariri up there, but we loved our wee trip.

Angel and Kymia on top of Mount John

Hui-ā-Iwi

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua was looking forward to hosting this year's Hui-ā-Iwi at Arowhenua Marae in late November. However, due to the current Delta outbreak of COVID-19 we have jointly decided, alongside Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, to postpone the festival until early 2022. This was an extremely difficult decision but it has been made with the safety and wellbeing of our Ngāi Tahu whānau in mind. We hope that the Government's measures to contain the outbreak, alongside the increased national vaccination rates over the next few months, will allow us to safely host whānau for a celebration of whanaungatanga and Ngāi Tahutanga in the new year. We will share further details in the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka. Kia haumaru te noho ki a koutou katoa e te whānui o Ngāi Tahu.

Keeping in contact

If you would like to keep updated on the happenings at Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua, and with our whānau, drop us an email, message us on Facebook or head to our website to register. For those already registered, please get in touch with the office if you need to update your contact details. Website: Arowhenua.org Facebook: Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Email: Arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently.

Upcoming Events Working Bee: There will be a working bee held on the weekend of 10-12 September. There is a job for anyone and everyone. BYO tools etc. Catering is good old potluck style where everyone brings something to share. If you are interested, contact either the office, or Samantha.sykes32@ hotmail.com.

Hui: The next whānau meeting will be the AGM on 17 October. We look forward to welcoming you either in person or via zoom. There will also be a whānau meeting on 14 November. Te Rūnanga o Waihao Incorporated notice of

As per Section 8 of The Rules this meeting will be held at 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate on Sunday 17 October 2021 at 10.30am Lunch will be provided following the meeting. Agenda to be sent out to all whānau on our bulk email platform. Please contact the office if you do not currently receive our emails. For further information please contact: Waihao Marae Office: 03 689 4726 | waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz RSVP by Friday 8th October 2021.

The (almost) mid-year Christmas party

On 7 August we held (an almost) mid-year Christmas Party with approximately 50 whānau attending on the day. There was a bouncy castle, face painting, and even a quiz. We received some great feedback on the quiz, so we will certainly be looking at doing it again for future events. Everyone enjoyed a lovely kai for lunch, followed by a variety of scrumptious desserts. It was great to have whānau here participating in the event. Everyone enjoying the quiz.

Recycling at Waihao Marae

When you next come to the marae, you will see there are new wheelie bins at the back porch and new receptacles inside which are labelled to assist you with placing your rubbish and recycling in the right bins. Everyone can help! Just take some time to read the labels and familiarise yourself with what goes where. Good learning for us all! Here are the basics: Yellow – paper, cardboard, plastics containers (marked 1, 2 or 5 on the triangle), tins, cans and aluminium foil. Blue – glass jars and bottles. Red – general waste, lids, food wrappers, plastic wrappers/bags, flax. Nappies in the red wheelie bin on the porch please! Green – food scraps and paper towels including hand towels.

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Weaving wānanga Tāngata Tiaki Training Waimate Scouts Private whānau bookings Almost mid-year Christmas party Whānau and executive hui Bishop of Waipounamu pōwhiri and church service Waitaki District Council Citizenship ceremony and Council meeting

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Waihao children’s holiday reo programme

Nau mai tauti mai rā ki te reo o Waitaki awa, o Waitaki takata! If your whānau has links to Waihao, and your tamariki would like to join us in the October school holidays for fun reo Māori learning, games and more at the marae, read on: Start: Monday 4 October, 12.00pm Finish: Thursday 7 October, 2.00pm Location: Waihao marae and takiwā Age range: 10 – 16 years Language levels: complete beginner – intermediate To register interest please email Darren and Karuna at aropapaki@gmail.com and write ‘TAMARIKI’ in the subject line. He nonoka wai, he nohoaka takata.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Whiria te Waitaki

Introducing our kaimahi of Whiria te Waitaki who will be carrying out a restoration programme and a predator control programme on the lower Waitaki catchment. The team is led by Patrick Tipa and all team members, Mauriri McGlinchey, Tama Samuels, Kyle Nelson and Kauri Tipa, have been busy since the beginning of the year. Recently the team have been making predator traps and will soon be heading to places like; Korotuaheke – the Waitaki mouth and Te Puna o Maru/ Te Huruhuru Pā – Borton Ponds to undertake the respective restoration work. The crew have been busy upskilling and last month completed a Grow Safe course as part of their regular learning and development. Whiria te Waitaki is a three year kaupapa and part of a long-term vision to restore the health of the Waitaki takiwā. Patrick looks forward to the complete revegetation of the area including predator control and the homecoming of more native species such as kererū, tūī and kākā, as well as the braided Waitaki itself flourishing as a freshwater source. The team imbed karakia and tikanga into their daily practises and have some awesome seasonal work planned.

Kaimahi hou

E kā marutuna, e kā maruwehi nāia te reo Irakehu i tipu ake i te tai o Arai te uru e mihi ana. Ko Victoria Campbell tōhoku ikoa. Greetings and salutations from the office of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. My name is Victoria Campbell and I started mahi with the rūnaka at the beginning of August, as the Transition Manager. I am exicted about the role and looking forward to contributing to and supporting the whānau aspirations and opportunites for Moeraki tākata, Moeraki takiwā. Over the next couple of months I will be familiarising myself with rūnaka activities, the various wānaka/ hui scheduled and getting to know the whānau whānui including our external relationships. I am loving the view from my new office (Moeraki) and the team here are an awesome crew. No doubt I will get to know more whānau as time progresses. In the meantime here are some placenames and te reo to enjoy. Te Awa Kōkōmuka – Trotters Creek Recorded as a kāika mahika kai with delicacies like aruhe (bracken fernroot), pātiki (flounder), tuna (eels) and īnaka (whitebait).

Te Toru Here o Pipiri – the third month of the lunar-stellar calendar. Following a new moon system this month commenced on 9 August with the pre-dawn appearance of the star Zeta Persei (Persues).

Onekakara -the beach where the main Moeraki wharf is located today. Sourced from: www.kahurumanu.co.nz

Te Whā o Mahuru – the fourth month of the lunar-stellar calendar. Following a new moon system this month will commence on 7 September with the pre-dawn appearance of the star Mahuru (Alphard).

COVID-19 Vaccination clinic

Matariki

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki hosted two vaccination clinics to protect our pā. The Southern District Health Board provided the vaccination services and it was great to have so many whānau at the pā to participate in the vaccination programme.

This year saw our whānau gathered at the pā for the first time to learn, explore and participate in Matariki activities and celebrations. It was wonderful to acknowledge loved ones, share kōrero and kai. We look forward to learning more and continuing Matariki celebrations yearly.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Roiti Whānau Trust,

All beneficiaries of Mary and William Lloyd are invited to attend. When: 1.00pm Sunday 3 October 2021 Where: Te Awa Koiea [Brinds Point] Agenda: 1: Welcome 2: Apologies 3: Replacement of one trustee 4: Financial report For further information contact phylsmith.kls@xtra.co.nz

COVID-19 vaccination hui

20th Anniversary of the Opening of the Wharenui Celebration

On Wednesday 11 August, Puketeraki hosted the first of two COVID-19 vaccination clinics. 300 doses of the vaccine were set aside for walk-ins and locals who had booked for their shots. One whānau member remarked that “while I was at Kāti Huirapa I looked towards Matainaka and Ōhineamio and I thought of all our tīpuna. Since the early sailing ships came to our shores our people have had to deal with viruses. There have been debates about the vaccine, but it was quite easy for me to make the choice knowing how our tīpuna suffered so much from virus. I firmly believe if there was a medicine that could have helped them, they would have grabbed it to save themselves, their family and their people. For me it was the right place to have my first vaccination and it will be the right place for my second.” The clinic was run by Ōtākou Health Ltd and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, with the support of WellSouth and Southern DHB staff. The second clinic is scheduled for Wednesday 8 September. Bookings are encouraged but walk-ins on the day are welcome. For more information contact: Adam our Kaitātai Whānau Ora Navigator on 027 389 1412 or email: adam@puketeraki.nz

Kia ora e te whānau! Another 10 years have gone by since Huirapa and Maririhau received a makeover. You are all welcome to come and celebrate this milestone with us in a commemorative group photo! Individual whānau group photos will also be taken. Take a look back over the years via a slide show, enjoy waiata, kai and kōrero with your ahi kā who keep the home fires burning. Save the date: Sunday 12 September 2021. If you are interested in attending please register your interest with the rūnaka office: admin@puketeraki.nz so you can be added to the event group. (Please put ‘Wharenui Celebration’ in the subject line)

Water safe to drink again

On Tuesday 2 February 2021, a ‘do not drink’ notice was issued for Waikouaiti, Karitāne and Hawksbury Village after intermittent elevated lead levels were detected during water sampling. Five months later, on Wednesday 28 July the Dunedin City Council (DCC) and Public Health South advised residents that the water was now safe to drink and use. This followed an extensive investigation that showed there was no widespread lead in the drinking water network. The likely cause of the lead in the water was from pipes and fittings in private properties, not from the Waikouaiti River or from the DCC network. DCC Mayor Aaron Hawkins, DCC Chief Executive Sandy Graham, and other councillors met with rūnaka whānau to mark the lifting of the ban. Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath lead with karakia. Then Mauraka Edwards with mihi, part of which was remembering Tony Parata and his mahi as Chair of the Waikouaiti Māori Reserves trust and his contribution to the Merton Area.

Happy Birthday to Zayvia Parata

Zayvia turned 18 on 26 August. Zayvia is a key tutor in the Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom (LEOTC) programme, an avid waka ama paddler for Hauteruruku ki Puketeraki and in IceBreaker Challenges, and keen on all things mahinga kai. Rā whānau Zayvia!

Matariki @ Te Pā

Kiri Parata and Julia Rata-Te Raki hosted Matariki @ Te Pā at Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Marae. Matariki @ Te Pā delivered 15 activities over six days from 12 -17 July. Nearly 400 people attended throughout the week. All ages were catered for through the organised activities, workshops and kōrero such as manu aute, pōwhiri, harakeke tikanga, rock art, mōkihi, kōauau, visiting the pā, hīkoi to Huriawa and pā harakeke, kēmu tākaro and the sharing of kai. Te ao Māori and matariki knowledge were showcased and shared through traditional stories, mahi toi, tikanga, kawa and te reo Māori specific to Kāti Huirapa, which made the delivery of the activities all the more special. Julia and Kiri said, “It was our honour to be able to run this event in our rohe at Puketeraki Marae for mana whenua and the local community. Kāti Huirapa whānau supported our event wholeheartedly, with many of them checking in on us and offering their hands-on support such as photography, kai moana gathering, hāngī preparation, marketing, and the butchering and boning of meat. The connections made with extended whānau and the community during this time was felt by many.” Pictured: A group shot before the hāngī on the last day.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Inc Soc

Appointment Committee Nominations

Postal Voting for Appointment Committee – Invitation to Register Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Inc Soc is conducting a postal vote to elect the Appointment Committee, who will be charged with appointing the Rūnaka Representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. All potential members not already registered with the incorporated society who are 18 and over and would like to participate in the voting process are invited to apply to register by returning the rūnaka registration form before 5.00pm, 4 October 2021 to the address below. We encourage all whakapapa members of the Rūnaka to ensure that their contact details are current. The forms are available on request from the Rūnaka office or can be downloaded at www.puketeraki.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Inc Soc is calling for Appointment Committee nominations. Nominations close 5.00pm, 4 October 2021. For more information regarding criteria and for a nomination form contact the Rūnaka office or download at www.puketeraki.nz. Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki 121 Grimness Street, Karitāne 9471 Email: admin@puketeraki.nz Phone: 03 465 7300

Signing of the MoU between Mana Whenua and Southern District Health Board

On Friday 23 August the Ministry of Health and Southern District Health Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, marking a commitment to designing, building and operating the new Dunedin Hospital as an inclusive facility. Matapura Ellison, Chairperson of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, said: “All Southern Kāi Tahu rūnaka have an interest in furthering the health and welfare interests of their people, and as such both Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou will work collaboratively with other Kāi Tahu rūnaka in the catchment of the Southern District Health Board to ensure the social and health interests of Kāi Tahu whānau, Māori and the wider community are served within the New Dunedin Hospital project.”

Tama Russell-Sullivan Takiwai Russell-Camp Dr Ashley Bloomfield Justine Camp

Victoria Bryant, Phyllis Smith, Marewa Preddy, Dr Ashley Bloomfied, Hinerangi Ferrall Heath & Ann Bateman

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ka Mihi Aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who has lost a loved one recently, including Rena Fowler, Hokonui and Norman Namana Moffat from Mahaanui. May you find comfort in your memories and from those who surround you with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home we wish you speedy recovery and good health.

Tribute in Memory of Tahu Potiki

sky. Unfortunately, a fairly big telescope is needed to photograph the asteroid. Below is a little diagram from NASA that shows the orbit in 3D.

The International Astronomical Union accepted the proposal of Dr Ian Griffith, Director of the Otago Museum for an asteroid to be named in memory of Tahu Potiki. So, asteroid number 101462 is now officially called Tahupotiki. It is believed Tahu is the first individual Māori to have an asteroid named in his honour. Rachel Wesley, chair of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou commented that this brings a whole new perspective to the phrase ‘kua whetūrakitia!’ “This is a metaphorical alliteration to those who have passed on – they have turned into stars!” Edward Ellison wrote: “Wow! Ngā mihi mīharo ki a koe Ian!” The announcement made during Puaka/Matariki is an amazing tribute to Tahu.

Tahu Potiki, lovingly raised by Lesley and Rona Potiki, was a direct descendent of principal chief Karetai of Pukekura / Ōtākou, through his grandfather Sydney Karetai. Tahu was also a direct descendent of chief Te Matenga Taiaroa through his grandmother Marewa Taiaroa. A great grandmother of his was Maki Parata, daughter of Tame Parata 1885-1911 House of Representatives member for Southern Māori. Tame was raised by his uncle Haereroa, a patriarch of Karitāne. Tahu is the much loved and missed husband of Megan and father of Ripeka, Timoti and Tukitaharaki.

Ian Griffith, Ph.D. CRSNZ and International Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York is an astronomer by training. As part of his research he has discovered 26 asteroids (nowadays called dwarf planets) all of which orbit the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Ian says, “One of the benefits of discovering asteroids is that you get to propose names to the International Astronomical Union, which is the official body responsible for naming all astronomical objects. I have named all of the asteroids I have discovered, after people I love or deeply respect. That’s why, soon after his passing, I wrote a proposal to name one of the asteroids I had found in honour of Tahu who was someone I greatly admired and felt was an incredible human being.” Because of rules about the way asteroids are catalogued, spaces aren’t allowed in names, so Ian had to propose Tahupotiki rather than Tahu Potiki. It took more than a year, but on 22 June 2021, he heard that his proposal had been accepted and asteroid (101462) which he discovered on 25 November 1998 from an observatory in Florida, will now be called Tahupotiki.

Diagram from NASA showing the orbit of Tahupotiki, asteroid 101462. Here is a link to google and watch the orbit in 3D. https://ssd.jpl. nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=1 01462;orb=1;cov=0;log=0; cad=0#orb

The asteroid orbits the sun in 3.63 years between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is probably between 1.6km and 3.8km in diameter. Back in June the asteroid was in the constellation Cancer which is visible in the evening

Whānau activities

Mauri Pukekura-Planting day at Pukekura led by Korako Karetai Whānau Kitty Brown reported that on a cold, windy June day sent directly from our atua tīpuna, Tāwhirimātea whānau and friends gathered to plant some of the 2021 season plants at Takiharuru. She conveys her thanks to all who made it on the day.

Kaumatua Bob and Mary Laurenson of the Korako Karetai whānau take a break from their mahi. Sisters Madeline and Amelia Cook enjoying their day at Takiharuru Kuini Parker enjoying her kai at Takiharuru planting day.

Vi (nee Kingipotiki) and Madeline Cook

Amelia and Vi Cook, Julz Asher, Andrew Cook, Madeline Cook and Moana Wesley deep in concentration with their mahi.

Moana Wesley and Julz Asher admire their handiwork, well done wahine toa!

Tauhou, Visitor to Ōtākou Marae

First recorded in 1832 and believed to be self-introduced from Australia, Tauhou (Silver Eye) means ‘little stranger’. While it was originally welcomed as a way to combat blight in plants, it can also cause huge damage in orchards since they like to flock. They have exceptional close-up eyesight and will move over rose bushes, blackcurrants and other plants where aphids can be common and take not just the adult insects, but tiny insect eggs as well. Tauhou is a songbird with a range of clear often high-pitched and melodious calls including warbles, and trills, often repeated, used in a wide variety of contexts.

A Tauhou, also known as Hiraka, Pihipihi, Silver or Wax Eye, feeding at Ōtākou Marae feeding station this month.

HUI: Annual Otago Coastal Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise

In the event of a fatality where the subject remains underwater, current police policy states the Police National Dive Squad must be used for the recovery. While the dive squad are thoroughly efficient and professional when on task, due to our geographical location, their deployment often means delays in the recovery of the deceased. In river and ocean settings where tidal flows and swift waters need to be contended with, any delay may be detrimental to the recovery.

Ōtākou marae is booked for a lot of different hui. In May, the Otago Coastal Marine Search and Rescue group held their annual exercise programme at the marae and on the lower Otago harbour with a forward control point located at the settlement of Ōtākou. Sergeant Nathan White, Otago Coastal Search and Rescue Coordinator reported to the marae office that the exercise was well attended by their SAR partner groups and overall, it went very well. The use of the marae facilities was a big part of that success and he anticipated that they will use it again for training and operations being run in the area.

In recent times, we have had rescues / recoveries made by SAR members that while performed to the best of their ability, upon review posed questions around risk elimination and safety, with a particular focus on subterranean activities. In order to mitigate this and the shortage of marine assets, a recruitment has been undertaken for further support vessels and the establishment of a local call out type dive team that consists of highly trained and experienced divers with top level PADI qualifications with strict operational parameters in place around when and where they will be deployed. It is important to mention that the dive team is not intended to replace the use or deployment of the Police National Dive Squad, but to supplement them in situations where it is safe for them to deploy for a recovery as an immediate initial action at the earliest possible stage of when the opportunity for the preservation of life exists. Their function is not to undertake extended search phases, this will remain within the scope of the National Dive Squad.

This was a single day exercise with the basic scenario of a group of seven people who had ventured out into the harbour in a small run-about and capsized in the wash of a larger passing ship. Three mannequins (one of which was GPS tracked) were placed into the harbour channel in the vicinity of Goat Island which acted as the splash point to disperse via the outgoing tide. Three live patients were placed in locations along the shoreline edge of the harbour with the remaining mannequin weighted down so it sunk to the bottom for the dive team to locate. The Otago coastal marine search area of responsibility extends from the Waitaki River at the northern boundary, the Catlins at the southern point, and all inland lakes, rivers and waterways in between. The area experiences a decent number of emergency marine operations within any given year. Coastguard and surf lifesaving assets are relied on heavily, as are vessels of opportunity, to undertake operations.

Two members of the Coastguard unit plotting on marine charts.

Photographs of the exercise show a mix of police and partner agencies and their Incident Management Team set up, where the formal planning element takes place.

Radio operators from the Armature Radio Emergency Communications group (AREC)

Coastal rescue boat and team on the water.

Police with relevant search information on the TV screen

Three live patients were placed in locations along the shoreline edge of the harbour

Marae Maintenance

There’s always maintenance to see to around the marae! The guys are putting their backs into it!

Hapū Registrations

Register as a hapū member - our updated hapū registration form is on our website for downloading and completion. So is our Ōtākou 1848 Kaumātua List to refer to. You must show your connection through each generation to at least one Ōtākou 1848 kaumātua to become registered. If you need help with your whakapapa, you can contact Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and ask for your Whakapapa Chart and attach it to your application.

Members Contact Details:

Always keep your contact details up to date with our office.

Availability of Cultural Materials

a) The Komiti taoka Tuku Iho holds cultural materials for distribution to Kāi Tahu and non Kāi Tahu individuals or whānau. Their role is to consider applications (mainly bird feathers but also bones and skins) for cultural use. This includes all albatross species except Toroa / Northern Royal Albatross. They oversee the allocation and distribution process of these materials to applicants. Application forms are available from the DOC office in Dunedin, the DOC webpage, or our office. b) The Ōtākou Rūnanga considers requests for Toroa / Northern Royal Albatross cultural materials. Obviously, we hope no albatross die / become available for ‘cultural material’, so the policy for allocating this taoka is very strict in recognising qualifying recipients and to safeguard this precious resource. Contact our office for an application form.

Te Panui Rūnaka

Ōtākou Marae website and contact information

Ōtākou Hapū members - we welcome your whānau and personal pānui/news for including in our pānui to the TPR. Please send your pēpi hou, ngā mate or memorials, achievements in sports, education or anything else of interest you would like to share and supporting photos to office@tro.org.nz. Your photos must have captions and name any people in each one. Thank you.

Feel free to browse our website. You can book the marae for functions online http://www.otakourunaka. co.nz/#home-image , email office.@tro.org.nz or phone 03 478 0352. Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika. Stay safe whānau.

Hokonui Rūnanga

Hokonui Rūnanga Inc

Hokonui Rūnanga Appointments Committee formally invites applications for the Hokonui Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The Hokonui Rūnanga Appointment Committee is responsible for appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative positions in line with clause 16(2)© of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996. Applications open on 24 August and close on 30 September 2021. For a copy of the Representative and Alternative Representative description and criteria please contact Hokonui Office via email: Hokonui.office@Ngāitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 208 7954 for further information. Chairperson, Hokonui Rūnanga Appointments Committee

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

SCIENCE WĀNANGA – JUNE 2021

Farewell Get Together for Wynetta

In June we were privileged to host the science wānanga which was facilitated by the team at Otago University. We had four schools attend: Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, Southland Girls High, Southland Boys High, and James Hargest. This was an awesome opportunity for rangatahi to engage in a range of science-based activities outside of the classroom environment.

We were all sad to see our amazing cook Wynetta leave the marae in June this year. You will be missed very much Wynetta, but we wish you all the very best for your future adventures. Thank you for all your mahi, ngā manaakitanga.

Participants of the Science Wānanga Wynetta Fisher, Ailene Stehlin and Kelly Takarua at Glasines

Staff Birthdays

It has been a busy couple of months at Waihōpai with lots of birthdays! Celebrations included Hiria, Pae, Victor, Karen, and Kaumātua Neta Orr. Rā whānau ki a koutou.

Kaumātua road trip to Aparima:

Recently kaumātua took a day trip to Aparima where they visited the tavern for lunch. It was a fun outing and a lovely opportunity for everyone to celebrate kaumātua, Neta Orr’s birthday together. Everyone had a fantastic day and great kai! We hope you had an awesome birthday Neta, and may you have many more.

Kaumātua Neta Orr and Matua Cyril Gilroy cutting the cake.

Waka Blessing

On Sunday 25 July we blessed our new waka. With the help of Victor Manawatu and Taua Peggy Peek we were able to get the waka blessed and out on her maiden voyage. We would also like to acknowledge James York who was our kaihautū for the day. James also helped some of our whānau with a few tips on how to paddle. Pictured: Whānau at Sandy Point blessing of the Waka

Matariki

Kia ora whānau, Murihiku Marae/Waihōpai Rūnaka would like to thank all the whānau that were up in the early hours of the morning to listen to the kōrero and join us for the last Matariki breakfast at the marae until the redevelopment is complete. Thanks to Dean Whaanga and our guest speaker Victoria Campbell for their kōrero. Greatly appreciated, kia ora, it was a beautiful morning with an amazing sky!

Victoria Campbell giving her kōrero

Matariki Sunrise

Kōhanga Reo

On Monday 9 August, the Kōhanga Reo from Murihiku were invited to come along to Murihiku Marae before the beginning of the redevelopment. About 60 tamariki and 20 kaimahi came along to sing some waiata and play with the Playpods.

Whānau and tamariki fun day.

Matariki Sunrise at Murihiku Marae.

Noho ora mai whānau and remember to be kind and share the love. Nā, Squirrel on the Hill.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou whānau mā As winter grips here in the deep south, take comfort in the fact that daylight saving is just around the corner! The past two months have seen a big rise in activity at the marae both from whānau and community groups and agencies. We also hosted the community vaccination rollout which was facilitated and organised by Ngā Kete Mātauranga Charitable Trust. This was the first of two such events and was a huge success within the community. 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.

Notice of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc. Annual General Meeting

Ōraka Aparima rūnaka historian honored

Muriel Johnstone was presented with her Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Dame Patsy Reddy at a special ceremony held at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Muriel received her award for over 40 years of voluntary work, for services to Māori, her iwi, and the community.

10am Sunday 10 October Takutai o Te Tītī Marae • Chairperson’s report • Financial report • Annual report

This meeting will be followed by our Holdings AGM.

Notice of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc. Holdings Ltd. Annual Meeting

Sunday 10 October 2021 Takutai o Te Tītī Marae • Chairperson’s report • Financial report • Annual report

Muriel Johnstone and Dame Patsy Reddy

Whitebait Stand

As some of you are aware we own a whitebait stand on the Aparima River. This stand is available for whānau to use throughout the forthcoming season. At the time of writing, the stand has not been set up due to the weather conditions. It is hoped it will be ready to go shortly. To be fair to everybody, bookings can only be made two weeks in advance. We also ballot out the prime tides as we can receive multiple requests for those periods. We ask also that if you make a booking and you are unable to go, that you please inform the office so the stand can be utilised by somebody else. If you wish to use the stand you will need to fill out a booking form. You will also be required to read and acknowledge our whitebaiting health and safety documentation and have an induction. These forms sum up our expectations and your responsibilities as a user. This paperwork only needs to be done once during the season. Those whānau who used the stand last season found the people from the surrounding stands to be supportive and helpful. So, come on whānau, what could be better than a few hours on the awa catching a feed of whitebait?

Rarotoka Water Project

The property management review for Rarotoka, commissioned by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and undertaken by Opus detailed several priorities for this property from a health and safety and a property maintenance perspective. Part of this report identified the need to future proof the water resources and improve the quality of the drinking water. Also detailed in this report was the replacement of the hot water califonts for the showers. After several weeks of planning, this work took place in the first week of August and despite challenging weather conditions, the project was duly completed on schedule. These improvements will make a big difference to those visiting and staying on the island. Many thanks to the team of tradesman from Water Force and Riverton Plumbing, and to the volunteers Phil and Joan Fleurty for all your help. Please contact us here at the office If you would like to volunteer for one of our working trips to the Island.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep twenty 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.

Digger heading to the Island

Ariel view of new tanks

Phil Fleurty Preparing the groundworks

Holiday Home in Te Anau

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

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with the vast array of projects. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, including Iwi representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird transfers or water monitoring, or simply helping at the marae or nursery. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

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 whilst others like us, run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details. Please contact us here 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.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc

Notice of intention to hold a postal ballot Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka wishes to inform all members and potential members to the Rūnaka of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka appointment komiti. Once elected, the Appointment Komiti will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate representative of the rūnaka to represent the interests of the Rūnaka at meeting of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Please note - Only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnaka before Tuesday 5 October 2021 are eligible to receive voting papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnaka are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member. Members of the rūnaka who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by the office of the rūnaka are correct. Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Komiti. The nominations must be in writing and received by the rūnaka before Tuesday 5 October 2021. Further information and copies of the constitution of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc are available from www.companies. govt.nz, otherwise these are available on application to: Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka 175 Palmerston Street Riverton 9822 P : (03) 234 8192

Awarua Rūnaka Tēnā koutou katoa Te Rūnanga o Awarua and Te Rau Aroha Marae have had a busy couple of months. We have all been enjoying the sunrise more often, than not.

Sunrise Reflection on Te Rau Aroha Marae

Governor General Visit

We were very privileged to have a visit from Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne on Thursday 1 July, 2021. They were welcomed onto the marae with a pōwhiri at 11.00am, followed by kai. Approximately 75 people attended. After kai we returned to the wharenui for discussions and presentations. Dame Patsy and Sir David had a walk around our gardens and visited the tamariki at Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua, who sang waiata and enjoyed meeting the special guests.

Dame Patsy Reddy speaking

Dean Whaanga and Corey Bragg, Kaumātua Housing presentation

Dame Patsy Reddy visiting Te Rau Aroha Marae garden

Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David meeting our Awarua whānau at Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua

Awarua Synergy Fundraiser Event

On Friday 9 July, Awarua Synergy hosted a fundraiser to help raise funds for team member Soul Riki’s son George Riki-Pennicott. George, who was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy back in 2019, is currently recovering from a heart transplant. After a successful and entertaining night of Housie, held at the Star Rugby Club in Invercargill, the team raised $5250 for the whānau. Awarua Synergy received plenty of incredible donations and prizes from suppliers and members of the public, which helped make the night a huge success. Awarua Synergy would like to acknowledge and say thank you to Te Rūnanga o Awarua, our donators, and everyone who showed up on the night in support of this cause.

Congratulations

Lex and Donna Allfry would like to announce they have welcomed new whānau member, Hazel Dot Mitchell Allfry. Hazel’s pēpi pack is such a thoughtful gift thank you.

Hazel Dot Mitchell Allfry

Housie Fundraiser

Anne (Hazel’s mama) Nick (Hazel’s papa), Hazel and James (Hazel’s big brother)

Te Rau Aroha Marae

We have had the pleasure of supporting the crewmen on the Mattina container ship that were unwell with Covid-19. They were isolating from each other on the ship and were too unwell to cook. For two weeks, we followed all the health and safety protocols and cooked three meals a day for them. It was a challenge to spice our meals up a bit, but our kitchen staff did it well, and it was great to hear that they all enjoyed our meals. Thank you to kaumātua Rick Topi, Kerri Topi and Audra Teepa for being here and providing help for this venture. Meriani stepped out of the Rūnanga office and assisted with the meals and delivered them to Customs – the hardest part for her was driving home afterwards smelling the food aroma left in her car. Thank you to Marama Johnstone who took over the kitchen for a week due to unforeseen circumstances. All staff are now back on deck, including our caretaker Geoff who had been away in his new campervan touring the North Island.

Wraps to roll

Audra Teepa creating the pizzas

Kaumātua Riki Topi and Meriani Pile packaging kai

Marama Johnstone packaging the kai

Kai all lined up ready to go

Office News 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 Rūnanga 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 help us to keep our records up-to-date.

Korowai

Helen Wilson is still holding korowai wānanga every month. If you are interested in attending one of these please contact: 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.

Staff birthday

In August, Gina Ryan who works in our wharekai celebrated her birthday. Happy Birthday Gina from everyone at Awarua Rūnanga and Te Rau Aroha Marae.

Unveiling

“Te Hura Kōhatu o Hana Morgan” 17 July 2021.

Kaimahi Profile - Corey Bragg

Corey Bragg (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) was recently employed at the rūnaka as the project manager for kaumātua and papakāinga housing. Corey has been living in Dunedin for the past twenty years, and recently returned home to be closer to whānau and live within the Bluff community. Last year, the rūnaka was successful in securing a $1.9 million grant for kaumātua housing as part of the Government’s Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. With initial support from Awarua Synergy and additional funding from Te Puni Kōkiri, the rūnaka was able to contract Egmont Dixon and Laing Property to start the construction on six kaumātua units. We currently have the units (each 50m2) being prefabricated in Christchurch. Later this year, the kaumātua units will be transported to the Elizabeth Street property – next to Te Rourou Early Childhood Centre. Corey will be organising a lunch and information evenings for our kaumātua and whānau over the next couple of months. If you have any pātai or would like to know more about the kaumātua housing project, please contact Corey on 027 302 3620 or email: corey.bragg@awarua.runaka.iwi. nz

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Taurahere Rōpū

know that? It makes the process so much more fun now!) The young tāne from Aotea Marae then led us through the stories of the tukutuku. They held the responsibility for one panel each. They told us the stories in their own words and brought their own feelings and relationship with the panel into their kōrero. I was really impacted by the honesty, bravery, and integrity of these young tāne, and reflected on how it shows the support and mentorship that they receive at home, and with Joel at school (Joel has led this project throughout, and made each part of it happen). Each tukutuku panel has a story that it tells, and it also fits into the wharenui as a whole story. They represent the whenua and moana, the marae, and also the stories that the creators want to tell. They hold the past, the present and carry us into the future… After this Whaea Hiriwa and Bernadette (the women who designed and created the tukutuku) were presented with taoka, mere, and a comb, and the young tāne then did a haka. These big young tāne facing these two tiny women, and the women were like an anchor, holding their strength… After this we completed the process with super yummy kai, put on by the high school. I feel so grateful that I was able to be a part of this process, and to know the mahi and stories that have gone into the wharenui which is a part of the Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana group.

He Huranga Tukutuku ki Aronui Marae Tēnā koutou e te whānau! I’m feeling a bit nervous writing something that a whole bunch of people will read! I’ll do my best to get the kupu right, but I’m a baby at this so I’m writing it from my experience rather than 100% accuracy… On Monday 3 May a group of us from the Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana group had the amazing opportunity to attend the unveiling of the tukutuku which now live in the wharenui that we meet in. The process was one I have never been involved in before and was such a privilege. We started outside as a big group and were called on by the school. We were led into Aronui Marae with karakia, and each tukutuku panel was unveiled. The tukutuku had a korowai covering them, and they also had a young tāne responsible for each of them who would remove the korowai as the karakia went around. As I walked in, I was overwhelmed by each panel in turn: their colours, their stories, their wairua. It was as if each panel had a personality of their own. This was such a touching part of the process for me - to be with whānau, and to be part of a process that has led to the whare being more complete, and also a process that our tīpuna have kept alive for us. We then went through the whaikōrero and completed that process with harirū and hongi. (I have since learned that harirū is a transliteration of ‘how do you do!’ Did you

Nā Rebekah Manley.

Simon Phillips: ‘I did it my way … so far’

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, Guest Speaker, Sunday 20 June Simon, the Managing Director of the Piripi Group came and spoke to us at our June bi-monthly hui. Simon’s passion is Māori/indigenous economic development. He told us it’s what gets him out of bed each day. He shared with us his journey in the Māori economy workspace. Simon was raised in Taranaki, Parihaka, and he attended Wesley College in Auckland. He played professional sport and in 1998 he returned to New Zealand from living overseas. In 2001 Simon completed a commerce degree. Simon’s career path: 2018 – The Piripi Group (Managing Director/business owner) economic development where he currently works closely with Tourism BOP 2014 – NZ Māori Tourism Director Regions, in the Māori tourism space 2012 – NIWA, working in the Maori economic development space. 2009 – Federation of Māori Authorities (the mouthpiece of Māori business in New Zealand) where he worked in policy and business development, membership, and sponsorship. Some key takeaways we took from Simon’s inspirational career journey: − It took courage to change from a job working for a business to creating my business. − There are always opportunities around the corner. It is great to work with people you work well with who share the same values.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara taurahere rōpū

Sunday 4 July, we held a wonderful hui at Petone. It had been a long time since we had managed to have a hui. It was thrilling to see so many whānau come and the joy of whanaungatanga. Easily over 50 whānau there! The small organising committee is working on the next hui. To keep in touch with when the hui are happening, please join Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki te Whanganui-a-Tara or send your contact details to karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz . Next hui likely to be mid-October. Pictured: Te Whanganui-a-Tara taurahere rōpū

The Office Haere rā, Tori!

Horokukū ana te manawa ki te tuku i tēnei karere ki a tātau, heoi, me mihi ka tika ki tō tātau rika tōhau nui, te kākau manaaki, te tumu hereka tākata o te iwi, te kura o Takaroa. Ahakoa kai te pōuri te kākau, e hīkaka tou ana nā te mea kai te mōhio tātau, ehara i te mea ka wehe rawa ia i tō tātau kaupapa a Kotahi Mano Kāika. E kāo. He toa horopū anō ia mō te reo o Kāi Tahu, mō te oraka tonutaka o tō tātau iwi ahakoa ka haere ia ki hea. He tika kia rere te manu i tēnei kōhaka o Kotahi Mano Kāika, ā, ka rohaina ōhona parirau, ka topa atu ki tua, ka whākaihia tōhona mātauraka ki kōhaka kē atu, ki kōhaka kē atu. Nō mātau tō iwi te waimāria i tō nohoka ki Kotahi Mano Kāika i ēnei tau ko hori ake nei. Waihoki, ka marikanui anō i tō tūraka hōu ki te Rūnaka ki Moeraki. Kai whea mai koe! It is with much reluctance that we farewell Victoria Campbell (affectionately known as Tori) from our KMK team. Tori has been an amazing champion for te reo, someone who always has a generosity of spirit and a kindness that so naturally draws people together, a genuinely supportive colleague who has helped to shape and mentor our KMK whānau both within te tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the wider iwi. She has faced each KMK challenge with so much infectious enthusiasm, fun and humour – we will certainly miss your “Tori-minology!” The many creative puns that you bring forth from your deep puna kupu of nicknames! We are excited for the many opportunities that lie ahead of her! Te Rūnanga o Moeraki are so lucky to have secured such a capable, creative new Transition Manager! We know that she will continue to flourish and grow as a champion and leader for our people in whatever she does, always striving for the horizon! Kāore e taea te kupu te ea i tō mātau aroha ki a koutou ko tō whānau kua whakapau werawera, kua whakatake riaka ki te hāpai i te oraka o tō tātau nei reo, ki te hāpai i te mana o tō tātau nei iwi. Tēnei mātau e whakamānawa atu nei ki a koe, i ō tini pūkeka, i ō tini akoraka. He aroha mau roa, he aroha pūmau mō ake tou atu. Mā āu mahi ka kitea koe e te ao, e tō iwi Māori. Nā mātau, i ruka i te taukaea aroha e kore e motu!

Ko Tori me tāhana mātāmua, a Tumai

Nau mai, Avé Tumai

E te kuru auhuka o Kāi Te Atawhiua, nau mai, piki mai e kō, tau mai rā ki tēnei taumata whakarauora reo. Nō mātau o Kotahi Mano Kāika te marikanui kia piri mai ai a Avé Tumai (Kāi te Atawhiua, Ngaati Naho, Ngaati Raukawa, Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei) ki te ohu o KMK! It is our absolute pleasure to acknowledge the newest pōtiki of our Kotahi Mano Kāika team, Avé Tumai. Avé grew up between Tāmaki Makaurau and Huntly with her Nan and cousins. Avé came to Ngāi Tahu on an internship scholarship at the age of 18 after finishing some nursing papers at the Manukau Institute of Technology. Avé is an avid environmentalist, working with the Department of Conservation and external partners, project administrating the Mauri Ora Kākāpō trust since the trust was formed in 2019. Her background also includes Music and Programme co-ordinator at TahuFM and more recently Communications Advisor for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. After her whānau pushed her to do Te Ara Whakatipu, a rangatahi based outdoors course when she was 15, she found her passion for te taiao and her Kāi Tahutaka, taking every opportunity she could after that to connect with whānau in Te Waipounamu and she is proud to be an alumni of Te Ara Whakatipu, Manawa Hou, Kura Reo Rakatahi, Aoraki Bound and more! Avé is keen to learn all she can in her new role and will take a more rangatahi based approach.

Ko Avé Tumai, ko tētahi o kā kaimahi hōu o Kotahi Mano Kāika

Nau mai, Aaria Rolleston

Aaria Rolleston - Kāti Irakehu, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa Kai te mōtoi kahuraki o Irakehu, o Makō, nei rā te mihi ki a koe me tō piri mai ki tō tātau kaupapa o Kotahi Mano Kāika. Kua roa nei a Aaria e ū ana ki kā kaupapa o Kotahi Mano Kāika. Mai i tōhona nohinohitaka tae noa atu ki te wā i rakatahi ai ia. I tēnei wā, kei te aro atu ia ki tōhona tohu pae rua i roto i te ao pūtaiao, arā te kaupapa aronukuraki me te mātai i kā āhuataka o te whenua. Ko kā mea e kākaunuitia e ia ko te whakahaumanutaka o te taiao, te tipitipi haere ki rō kahere, me te ako i kā mātauraka mahika kai. E kākau nui hoki ana ia ki te whakarauorataka o tō tātau reo matapopore, te noho ki roto i kā wānaka reo, me kā kaupapa katoa o Kotahi Mano Kāika. Kei te tino hīkaka tōhona kākau ki te whakanui, ki te rakiwhāwhā i ka paika o tēnei kaupapa ki kā whānau, ki kā hapū o te iwi ki te kōrero i tō tātau reo ūkaipō, arā tō tātau reo Kāi Tahu.

Te Tai Tonga Reo Māori Summit

Ko Aaria Rolleston, ko tētahi o kā kaimahi hōu o Kotahi Mano Kāika

On the 16-18 July, Kotahi Mano Kāika kaimahi and whānau champions gathered in Whakatū with other exponents of te reo Māori to celebrate revitalisation efforts across Te Waipounamu and Rēkohu/Wharekauri. The inaugural Te Tai Tonga Reo Māori Summit was an exciting opportunity to gather language advocates together to discuss how to continue to grow te reo Māori within our communities. Hosted by Te Pae Motuhake o Te Tai Tonga, it was the first time since Te Mātāwai was established in 2018 that the 11 iwi of Te Tai Tonga have come together. It focused on the crucial role of rakatahi in restoring te reo Māori for future generations. There were a range of speakers throughout the three-day summit as well as interactive workshops. Kotahi Mano Kāika presented on our Kura Reo Rakatahi initiatives and Kura Reo Kāi Tahu. 40

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When and where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Te Wiki o te reo Māori

Te motu whānui – 13-19 Hepetema 2021

All levels/kā taumata katoa

Aoraki Matatū

4 Hepetema, 16 Oketopa, 11-14 Noema

Advanced – invite only

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

8-week online course, September – November 2021

Beginner

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Arowhenua – 9-13 Hānuere 2022

Intermediate – advanced

Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua

Bluff – 28-30 Hānuere 2022

Beginner-Intermediate

Kura Reo Rakatahi

19-23 Hānuere 2022

Intermediate – advanced

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

19-23 Āpereira 2022

Intermediate – advanced

KMK Funding Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Intermediate to learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can advanced

Whānau Reo

Intermediate to advanced

Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu whānau to attend immersion initiatives such as: Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/or KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 per whānau per year.

All levels

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

Papatipu Rūnaka only

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

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

apply for up to $5,000 per person, per year.

Ngāi Tahu Fund – support for Ngāi Tahu cultural projects. When to apply? 1 July 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu 18 years and over, Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū. Available funding: up to $5,000 for individuals, up to $30,000 for legal entities Taiawatea Grant – (for support towards rangatahi cultural leadership projects/events) When to apply? Open all year round Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13 - 25, Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū Available funding: up to $500 for individuals, up to $500 for groups Taurahere Fund – (for support towards operational/administrative costs.) When to apply? Open all year round Who can apply? Recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere rōpū Available funding: $2,000 per annum per recognised rōpū Tahua Taunaki Ākonga/Learner Support Fund – (funding to assist Ngāi Tahu tamariki with extra tuition sessions.) When to apply? Closing dates coincide with school terms (applications need to be submitted two weeks prior to the commencement of school terms – should applications be received after the dates below, they will roll over to the following term): Term 4 – closing date: 04/10/2021 Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5 – 21. Available funding: $470 per financial year (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria. $940 per financial year (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria and are seeking remedial support/ studying at NCEA level and require support in two or more subjects *To see the full criteria, please visit our website. Special Learning Assessments – (funding to assist whānau with special learning assessments for children with special educational needs.) When to apply? Open 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 financial year. *Funding for specialist learning assessments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Kā Pūtea Grant – (base grant to support tertiary level studies) When to apply? 2 March 2021 - 30 October 2021 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): $250 (first year of study) $500 (every subsequent year) Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE) – (secondary grant aimed at encouraging whānau to connect, engage & give back to Ngāi Tahu regardless of their location) When to apply? 2 March 2021 - 30 Oct 2021 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) Level 1 (PoE): $250 Level 2 (PoE): $500 Level 3 (PoE): $1,000

Kā Pūtea Scholarships – contestable scholarships for students studying at a tertiary level. When to apply? Applications for this year are closed – 2022 applications will open in February next year. 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. 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 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. Mazzetta Scholarships – to assist Māori students studying fishing with an emphasis on commercial fishing and processing Due to lockdown restrictions, applications for the Mazzetta Company Scholarships have been extended and will now close on Friday 24 September 2021. When to apply? 28 June 2021 - 24 September 2021 Who can apply? Māori descendants studying the above. Available funding: Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary. Sporting Achievement Grant – to recognise regional and national sporting achievements When to apply? Open all year round. Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu members. Available funding: Regional - $100, National - $200 Kaumātua Grant – Kaumātua Grants are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members turning 65 or older this year. This year’s grant, which is to the value of $325, will be distributed in mid-November. If you are eligible to receive a Kaumātua Grant, but have not yet received any correspondence from us, please contact us on our details below to ensure that we have your up-to-date contact details. 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). 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 your verified bank details to us at: Kaumātua Grants, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand or scan/photograph it and email it to kaumatua@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Pēpi Packs Ngāi Tahu Pēpi Packs is an initiative developed as an approach to whānau ora and tamariki ora. The wahakura is designed to encourage safe sleeping for our pēpi under six months old and also represents weaving in the latest strands of Ngāi Tahu – helping new-born Ngāi Tahu pēpi to grow a strong cultural connection to their iwi. Expectant parents can pre-register for a Pēpi Pack (if pēpi is on the way) OR full Pēpi Packs will be sent to all pēpi who are fully registered with Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu within their first six months of life. To pre-register for a Pēpi Pack or for more information, please visit our website or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz If you would like to know more about any of the funding streams mentioned in the table, 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!

Calling for applications

Do you have a project that aims to strengthen and promote Ngāi Tahu cultural knowledge and or practices? If so, consider applying to the Ngāi Tahu Fund today! This year’s funding is now open and will close on Thursday 30 September 2021. To fit our funding criteria, your project must align to at least one pou of Kāi Tahutaka and one Whenu/Tikaka Ārahi: Pou of Kāi Tahutaka • Mahi toi • Mahika kai • Whenua-Moana-Awa-Raki • Kōrero Tuku Iho (heritage) • Toi Whakaatu (performance/arts)

Whenu/Tikaka Ārahi • Te reo • Tikaka • Whakapapa • Mana takata • Ā whānau, ā hapū, ā iwi • Tuakana/teina (leadership)

How much we fund: • He kaupapa iti – small projects for registered Ngāi Tahu individuals (up to $5,000) • He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000). To apply, use our online application which is available on our website: www.ngaitahufund.com In fairness to other applicants, late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Ngāi Tahu Grants Advisor, Morgan Lee: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call: 0800 524 8248.

Kia ora e te whānau, Nei rā te owha nui ki a koutou, We hope you are well and have been keeping warm this winter!

Registrations

Our registrations team continues to be busy, with our total registered members sitting at 72,098 as of 9 August. So far this year we’ve enrolled 2,070 new whānau members! We’d like to remind you to keep your contact details up to date, you can let us know of any changes by calling through to the office at 0800 KAITAHU. Additionally, if you do have any whānau members that aren’t registered, please let them know that they can register online: https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/whakapapa/whakapapa-registration/

Projects

Work continues on our website update project, which aims to create a portal that will make your whakapapa information more accessible to you, in a safe and secure manner. As part of this project, we are compiling biographical information about our 1848 Kaumātua in the Blue Book, to provide a clearer picture of who they were for their descendants. If you would like to contribute any information about your 1848 Kaumātua (e.g., stories, significant dates, photos), or have any questions about the project, please contact Georgia: georgia.gunn-solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz If you have any questions or queries regarding your whānau, hapū or iwi whakapapa, please feel free to contact us: whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or by calling 0800 KAITAHU, we love hearing from you! Hai te kōaka, Nā mātou, Te Tīma Whakapapa. 44

Whai Rawa – 15 years of changing habits, changing lives

Ka whakanui tahi tātou i te kaupapa o Whai Rawa; kua whai hua, kua whai painga ngā whānau maha. At Whai Rawa we are celebrating 15 years of Tikanga Hou, Oranga Hou, changing habits and changing lives for Ngāi Tahu whānui. Established in 2006, the concept was for Ngāi Tahu whānau to benefit from an iwi sponsored investment scheme supporting three key purposes. 15 years later the Whai Rawa Fund has over 30,000 members, $116 million in managed funds and over $20 million has been withdrawn by whānau to support their education, first home purchase, or towards retirement. Do you know whānau who are missing out? Guide them to our online application where they’ll find all the information they need to make an informed decision on joining Whai Rawa – www.whairawa.com/join 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.

Whai Rawa 2021 Annual Report

The Whai Rawa 2021 Annual Report is out now. Take a look inside this year's Annual Report which includes a message from the Whai Rawa Fund Limited Chair, Fiona Pimm and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere, Lisa Tumahai. Plus, you can read more about the key milestones, performance, and results for Whai Rawa from the year. You can read the Annual Report online at www.whairawa.com/ar or if you'd like a hard copy of the report email us at whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Tax Rate Reminder

Whānau, a new tax rate has been introduced. As of 1 April 2021, if you earn above $180,000 per annum you will need to update your RSCT rate to 39% by logging into your account or getting in touch with te tīma Whai Rawa for more information. This also means that if you don’t supply an RSCT tax rate, or a valid IRD number with your application, your Whai Rawa earnings will be taxed at this higher rate by default. Ngā Kaitiaki Moni Pānui out soon! The next pānui will be out soon tamariki mā! Ka pai to all those tamariki who participated in Te Wiki o kā Wero – Challenge Week, the Winter edition. Did your photo make the website? Check out the Kaitiaki Kid page that shows off some of our awesome Kaitiaki Kids completing all their winter challenges! 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 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.

* Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all Whai Rawa members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www. whairawa.com) Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. 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. 45

Pūtea Manaaki COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

Due to the ongoing financial impacts of COVID-19 Pūtea Manaaki grants are now available for application. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to registered Ngāi Tahu whānau directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for the purposes of retraining or to increase employment options. Applicants must be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and need to have been directly negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How to apply for an Emergency Relief Fund grant Applications can be made by completing the application form which can be found at https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/fund Applications must be sent to hauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or to PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand. They must be received by 13 September 2021 at 11.59pm.

Ngāi Tahu online shop

Have you been to our online shop yet? We've got pukapuka, kākahu/merch, and even some MEA fragrance available. MEA is a natural perfume oil crafted from sustainably hand-harvested Taramea, a scent worn by our tūpuna! You'd better get in quick whānau, there is a limited supply on some of these items! Go to https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/shop/ to have a look through!

Pānui Thank you note

We received this lovely letter from Toby Clark, age 7 years, who recently received his school starter pack from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. He is now happily using his tablet to do his school work during lockdown.

Notice of Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc and Te Kāhui o Ōnuku Charitable Company Ltd Annual General Meetings On 10 October 2021, 10.00am at Ōnuku Marae Agenda items for both AGMs: • Present and accept the Audited Financial Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2021 • Approve the Annual Reports • Election of Chairperson for Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc and Te Kāhui o Onuku • Appoint an Auditor for 2021/22 Our Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc. Soc General Meeting will follow the AGM’s Nomination forms will be made available upon request to the office or by emailing onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, and need to be returned to the office no later than midday on 1 October 2021.

He pānui tēnei kia haere mai

Haere mai ki te hui–ā–tau o Manawhenua ki Waitaha Charitable Trust. Trustees formally invite you and extend a warm invitation to whanaunga. The hui will be held: Venue: Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Aoraki Room 15 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch Date: Tuesday, 19 October 2021 Time: Starting at 10.30am Kaupapa: Share our achievements.

This year continues to be extremely busy for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu as we work alongside our partners to deliver Whānau Ora across the South Island. The impacts of COVID-19 are far from over, and as expected it is our Māori whānau and communities who have been hit the hardest. It has been heartening to see that these impacts have triggered many whānau to evaluate and reimagine their futures, seeking new meaning and purpose amidst the changing world. We saw this through Waves 12-14, all of which received significantly more applications – more than we could fund in an individual funding round! Because of this, we invited all of the unsuccessful applicants to apply again for Wave 15, and supported them to complete the missing details of their applications and give them the best chance of success. It was a privilege for our contracts advisors to work so closely with whānau and to immerse themselves in the passion and optimism that underpins Whānau Ora. Unfortunately, at the other end of the spectrum we have seen an increasing number of whānau seeking support to meet their basic needs – kai, power, data, firewood. In the wake of COVID-19 we established our Puna Transition Fund, recognising that it’s very difficult for whānau to dream up plans for a new business or initiative while they’re wondering how they’re going to put kai on the table or pay their bills. The infographic below provides details about the applications received for Puna funding across the space of one year. What it doesn’t show is how drastically applications increased in the lead up to winter, as whānau began to worry about keeping their homes warm during the colder months.

Celebrating Whare Manaaki o Te Tai Poutini

Whare Manaaki o Te Tai Poutini is one of many Whānau Ora initiatives who have been at the heart of community response to COVID-19. Created by Eli-Ana Maiava (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Waewae), Whare Manaaki was initially pitched as a parenting programme for whānau Māori in the Greymouth area. When COVID-19 hit, Eli and her team were quick to adapt their model. They surveyed 20 local whānau and discovered that what they actually needed was a kaupapa Māori space to connect with their whakapapa and culture and to seek advice and support on the specific challenges they were facing.

Members of the Whare Manaaki whānau, L-R: Kylie Bellis, Eli Maiava, Trish Anderson and Joe Mason.

Today, Whare Manaaki is a thriving community hub that offers free te reo Māori classes, kapa haka and waiata sessions, access to kai through food parcels and shared meals and ultimately a safe space for whānau to simply spend time. They have connected with over 400 whānau in the Greymouth area and their hope is to continue to grow and provide a warm and welcoming space where people from all walks of life feel safe.

Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 5A, Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 5B and Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 6 Notice of Annual General Meeting Trustees of Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 5A, Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 5B and Campbelltown 100/V11/Omaui MR 1 Lot 6 wish to invite owners and their whanau to the 2021 Bi-Annual General Meeting.

9. Predator Free by 2050 10. Coastline Management 11. General business 12. Closing Contact Secretary: Jolene Terry Email: omauiahuwhenuatrust@gmail.com

Date: 6 November 2021 9am – 11.30am Site visit at 315 Omaui Rd, Omaui 12pm – 1pm Lunch provided at Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth St, Invercargill 1pm – 4.30pm Meeting at Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth St, Invercargill

Database Update If you are a shareholder owner in our blocks, please contact our secretary to update your records with us. Some shareholders have changed addresses, phone numbers and email details. Please get in touch with our secretary to ensure your details are up to date as some data is being collated by way of a questionnaire and it is important that shareholder feedback is collected. Newsletters and minutes of owner meetings will also be sent to shareholders on occasion, to let them know of any updates. To get in touch, please email omauiahuwhenuatrust@gmail.com. Thank you.

AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of minutes of previous AGM 4. Chairperson’s report 5. Financial report 6. Amalgamation of 5A, 5B and 6 Trust Orders 7. Greenstone Mere Update 8. Wind farm options

Meeting of owners for Kaiapoi Sec 44B {Kaiapoi MR 873 Blk XI Sec 44B}

He Pānui : General Notice

Ōtākou MR 17 Sub 22 aka “The Farm” Tihei Mauri Ora

Date: Sunday 10 October 2021 Time: 2.00pm Location: Tuahiwi Marae, Tuahiwi

Now that we are an Ahu Whenua Trust – Pukehau Trust, we are wanting to create a contacts database so that we can keep in touch with all the beneficiary shareholders. To do this, can you please forward your contact details: Cell, email, kāinga address to Pukehautrust@gmail.com If you do not have email, please text Irihapeti on: 022 467 8991

Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Discussion about varying trust deed 5. Election of trustees 6. General business 8. Closing

We will assume all pānui/notices will be accepted via email if not told otherwise. We aim to achieve good communication and look forward to planning hui for the whānau.

Meeting of owners called by Robert Tau Email: robtau@gmail.com

National award to recognise kiwi conservation and other kiwi updates

The hatchery recently released the chick from ‘Operation Nest Egg’, which has been named ‘Sticky Beak’ by insurance broker sponsor Aon NZ). The first eggs for the 2021-22 hatching season have arrived at the hatchery and the first chick has hatched.

The National Kiwi Hatchery has won the Zoo Aquarium Conservation Award, which acknowledges the organisations mahi and leadership in conservation across Australasia. The team is humbled to receive such a significant award in recognition of more than 2000 kiwi chicks hatched at the Rotorua hatchery and released into the wild.

Male kiwi chick Ata has been released onto Mount Taranaki in an area where there are seven single females. Ata hatched in January 2020 from an egg hatched and incubated by resident breeding pair Billie and Aituā. The National Kiwi Hatchery is hoping Ata will find a mate soon and start incubating an egg in the wild. Taranaki Kiwi Trust will continue monitoring Ata and may lift eggs from him this season.

The National Kiwi Hatchery has also been nominated as a finalist at the New Zealand Tourism Awards for the Department of Conservation - Conservation Award. The award ceremony will be held 1 September 2021.

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Māori family members can be vaccinated together by making a whānau appointment on the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week (the whānau booking option is not currently available online). If you’d like to book your vaccine online, visit https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/. You can book appointments for others, so if you know whānau members who may find this process difficult, remember you can support them by booking their vaccination. The MIHI Maori Mobile Vaccine Clinic is a service tailored to support Māori households with the kaupapa of manaakitanga hosted within marae and local Māori community venues. To make a booking for you and your whānau, please ring 0800 MIHI 4U (0800 644 448), Monday to Friday.

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Ngāi Tahu affiliated support service providers These providers offer several services within the takiwā to support whānau impacted by COVID-19. Ārai Te Uru Whare Hauora 03 471 9960 Arowhenua Whānau Services 03 615 5180 Awarua Whānau Services 0800 292 782 Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust 03 208 7954 Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust 0800 925 242 or 03 214 5260 Poutini Waiora – Health & Social Services 0800 333 170 or 03 755 6572 Te Kāika 03 471 9960 (ext 2) Te Tai O Marokura 03 319 5801

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Nohoanga sites give all Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land. What is a Nohoanga site? Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui. Under the Act, have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between August April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga and sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use. Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for on the online booking system on the nohoanga webpage. lternatively bookings can be made by contacting the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of the page. These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu whānui. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family. Hui-a-Iwi 2021 Look out for the nohoanga team at Hui-a-Iwi 2021!

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is part of the TRoNT Collection and was taken at Ōtākou marae in March 2001. It shows representatives of D-Company, 28th Māori Battalion who attended and presented at the bi-monthly meeting of the TRoNT Board about the proposed haerenga to Italy and Egypt. We have the following information: Back row (l-r): Unidentified man, Riki Pitama, unidentified man, Tahu Pōtiki Hopkinson, Nuk Korako, Henry Norton. Middle row left to right: unidentified woman x 4, Pani Ruwhiu, Gaye Stanley Front: Rangi Ellison and two unidentified tama If you are able to help with any information that might identify 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.