TPR January 2010

Iwa/Kahuru January/February 2010

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Muriel Johnstone nō Ōraka-Aparima.

Tēnei marama

• Call for Ngäi Tahu Writers – pg 9 • The Ranfurly Shield comes to Waihöpai – pg 15 • Ngäi Tahu Fund recipients announced – pg 24 • Te Hokinga Mai exhibitions and programme – pg 29 *December’s Te Pänui Rünaka artwork was created by Shona Moller not Shana Miller as published.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere In other areas of discussion, three papers presented to the board were deferred to allow the opportunity for consultation with Papatipu Rūnanga, these were: 1) A paper proposing a revised Disputes Resolution Process for disputes that may arise in the context of Section 13 of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act, which concerns entitlement to be a member of a particular Papatipu Rūnanga.

2) A paper proposing a revised policy for the election of the Kaiwhakahaere and Deputy Kaiwhakahaere.

3) And a paper proposing an updated Te Rūnanga Group IT Policy for Te Rūnanga and containing specific sections relating to Rūnanga Representatives and Papatipu Rūnanga.

I am looking forward to continuing robust discussion at the Table and increasing input from Papatipu Rūnanga.

This year will again see increases in the amount of information going back to members. Transparency and open dialogue will be a continuing theme.

I will also keep updating members on national issues, including progress on the Foreshore and Seabed framework, boundary relationships, freshwater and the bedding down of our right to carbon farm under the agreement we reached with the government on its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Te Rūnanga held its first meeting for the year on 24 – 25 January and enjoyed a weekend of productive dialogue and decision making. We considered the business planning process for the year and agreed the process of sending Letters of Expectation to the various entities, both commercial and noncommercial, had worked well in the previous year and would be continued.

We also agreed the priority for this year must be Papatipu Rūnanga development and resourcing. I expect representatives will be consulting over coming months to more specifically determine rūnanga aspirations.

While many of us have a very good idea of what our respective rūnanga require and desire, it is always great to receive feedback and to hear different or new ideas.

At the January meeting, representatives also indicated that they would like a greater focus on the health sector and are particularly concerned to identify gaps in the health care system affecting all of us. Education was another priority, with representatives wishing to focus on providing better support for all students. We discussed how capacity building and relevant skill sets at rūnanga level are important both in health and education and will look to the Office to assist Papatipu Rūnanga in these areas.

Kaikōura Rūnanga Kaikoura Rūnanga wishes to advise its members a discussion will be held at the next monthly rūnanga meeting on Sunday 14 February at Takahanga Marae to confirm the processes for the election of the Appointment

Committee.

Members are encouraged to attend this meeting if they have any questions they wish to ask regarding the processes going forward.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Ngā mate Our aroha goes out to the whānau of Derek Panapa who sadly passed away in January.

Rā Whānau Happy birthday to Aaron Tauwhare 29 Jan. Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Activities Update Marae development project Getting power and services up to the site is the first piece of work due to start mid February. Once we have

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the services in construction will then begin.

o Ngāti Waewae, with support from Tuteraki Whanoa Trust and sponsored by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Fund.

The fifteen participants were all tutored by Christchurchbased contemporary dancer Chantal Tumahai. The participants were taught three full routines ranging from slow to upbeat performances.

The wānanga was created to encourage all rangatahi to be involved in activities they themselves can relate to in a safe and encouraging learning environment.

To the right is a draft plan of stage one; there is still some minor tweaking that might take place. This plan was presented to the rūnanga at the December meeting.

Stage one allows for the Papatipu Rūnanga office, ablutions, a wharemoe/meeting room that sleeps approximately 25, a small kitchen, outdoor courtyard with outdoor cooker, kaimoana and vege preparation/ cooking area, and car parking. The courtyard will have a canopy and sides that can be used on our extremely hot sunny days, or our very very wet winter days. We hope this stage of the project is completed by November.

Kāti Waewae Charitable Trust Activities Update We are pleased to announce newly elected Trustees for Nihorere Whānau for a three-year term: Nadia Tainui, Jason Tuhūru and Lesley Lousich.

Rangatahi School Holiday Programme - Rangatahi Hip Hop Wānanga Ngāti Waewae ran a hip-hop/kapahaka workshop in term four of the school holidays last year for tamariki and rangatahi.

Te Tuteraki Whanoa Trust The trust is calling for students who are planning on or who have already started tertiary or other educational study. We are keen to know where you are and what you are doing so that we can build a database of individuals who we may be able to offer support to in the future.

If you would like to add your name and details to our database please phone the rūnanga office on 03 756 8088, or email simone@ngatiwaewae.org.nz and we will send you a form to complete.

Calendar of Meetings Ngāti Waewae Runanga All rūnanga meetings are the second Sunday of every second month, Arahura Whare Wānanga, 11am, 14 March, 16 May. Pre-TRoNT meeting, 1pm Arahura Whare Wānanga, 13 March and 15 May.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Hip-hop Wānanga participants and tutor Chantal Tumahai take time out from a draining day of hip-hop dance.

Kāti Waewae Trust meetings All trust meetings are held the second Saturday of every second month. The first meeting will be 13 February, starting at 1pm.

The three-day wānanga was organised by Te Rūnanga

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou!

around Hokitika, a rare sight indeed for a coast line known for its many shades of green!

Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki te iti, ki te rahi, ki kā whanauka hoki kua haere atu ki tua o te ārai mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Haere atu koutou ki te Whare o Pohutukawa, ki te taha o kā tīpuna e tatari ana ki reira. Haere, haere, haere atu rā.

In contrast to the weather, Kā Tai o Poutini (tides of Poutini) have been thunderous and quite high. The Driftwood and Sand celebration has just finished, leaving the beach area behind our office, decorated with sculptures created by entrants into the annual Driftwood and Sand Art competition.

Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Despite the distractions fine weather and great views create, like many other rūnanga, things have been busy and if the schedules of some of the executive members are any indication, looking to be busier still!

It has been gloriously hot here on the coast, Tamanui-te-raki has been blessing us with his presence and unbelievably, there are some brown looking lawns

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Marae update Whānau using the marae will notice some changes.

Fans have been installed in our whare tipuna and wharekai and heaters in each of the wharepaku. The most noticeable addition is the new multi-fuel burner installed in our wharekai.

The Komiti Marae have some other new additions planned for the site, which will require some help, so keep an eye out for next month’s TPR when we will be advertising the Marae Working Bee dates. These will also be posted onto our web-site maramataka (calendar).

year and the weka were also looking much healthier.

The tracks around the island were extremely overgrown, which made getting around the island much harder this year,” said Nathanieal.

An added bonus to the trip was the opportunity to spend time with the Kiwi team accompanying a kiwi egg from Haast to Waiau-Franz Josef. Nathanieal learned about the process involved in preparing and caring for Kiwi eggs.

Kāti Māhaki athlete wins sporting excellence award Congratulations to Sonya Robinson (nee Barr) who won the Masters Award at the 2009 Sport Auckland Sporting Excellence Awards. She shared her special night with partner Craig and proud parents Stuart Barr (from the Bannister-Te Koeti line) and Susan Barr.

Addison whānau gathered on the mahau of Kaipo.

The whānau spent three days at the marae recently, celebrating the life of Reg Addison as part of a kawe mate ceremony held during their stay.

Wānaka Rokoā A dozen or so people took advantage of the opportunity to spend sometime with Pa McGowen on 12 January, when he came to the coast as a follow-up session to the Wānaka Rokoā held last year. The rōpū took a field visit into local bush, taking a practical approach to learning more about plants on our doorstep.

Participant Waikohatu Scott said: “He’s an invaluable resource. I just wish I could have stayed longer. Being able to be in the bush makes it so much easier to recall the different species and their healing properties.”

Taumaka and Popotai (Open Bay Islands) Nathanieal Scott recently returned from Taumaka and Popotai (Open Bay Islands) after participating in the annual seal tagging work carried out jointly with DOC. He spent five days on the island tagging over 800 seals and made the following observations.

“The seals were bigger this year in comparison to last

Sonya comparing her size with Mahe Drysdale the overall Sports Award winner at the Sport Auckland Sporting Excellence Award.

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The sporting excellence award was in recognition of her results in the third ITF (International Taekwon-Do) World Cup event held in Italy in October 2008. Competing in the 36-45 category, she won a gold medal for 2nd Dan Patterns, a gold medal for Female Black Belt Sparring, and was named the overall female black belt winner.

She has also won numerous national medals over the past two years.

are living in or visiting Australia on 13 March are invited to a get together at Harley Park, Labrador, Queensland.

Nau mai haere mai, tauti mai!

RSVP ASAP whänau. kati.mahaki.goldcoast@gmail. com

Makaawhio Wānaka Pounamu (1-2 May) A wānaka pounamu for Makaawhio members and their whānau will be held at our marae in May. The wānaka will cover a range of kaupapa, with history, tikanga, geology, resource management, stone age technology, carving and the new Ngāi Tahu traceability system planned for the Saturday and a field trip on the Sunday to Jackson’s River (participants will need to provide their own transport).

If you want to attend this exciting wānaka (and secure accommodation on the marae), please register your interest by enrolling via the rūnanga office asap.

Contact: ph 0800 955 007, email: makawhio1@xtra. co.nz.

Keep an eye on our web-site for further updates regarding the wānaka. See web address below.

Sonya with proud mum Susan and dad Stuart and husband Craig at the sports awards.

The weekend after the Auckland awards event, she achieved an A Pass for her 3rd Dan black belt in Taekwon-Do. E te wahine toa, nei rā te mihi nui ki a koe.

Sonya and son Joshua will be competing at the fourth ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup Competition in Las Vegas in October this year. Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio wishes both of them the very best. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui!

ANZAC Day Commemoration We will be commemorating ANZAC Day at our marae on Sunday 25 April from 10.30am, followed by a shared kai. Please feel free to come and join us.

Keeping in touch Our rūnanga newsletter, Ka tangi te kōkō, is one method we use to keep members up to date. News and views from members are welcome. If you would like to make a contribution or have photos to be included, please e-mail them to wai.makawhio1@xtra.co.nz Another way we can let members know what is happening is via our web-site (www.makaawhio. maori.nz), which provides some useful information and updates. We hope to extend this further over the next few months to make better use of the platform.

We welcome any suggestions from whānau regarding options to improve the site.

Messages via e-mail are another way we disseminate information. Often information sent in this way includes not only Makaawhio business but wider Ngāi Tahu news. If you are interested in receiving information via e-mail from the rūnanga, please send an e-mail to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz so that you can be added.

Maramataka – please note your diary The following Rūnanganui (Executive) Meetings dates set for.

Marama (Month) Kahuru (Feb) Kahuru kai paeka (Mar) Kai te haere (Apr) Mātahi a te tau (May) Maruaroa (Jun) Toru (Jul) Whā (Aug) Rima (Sept)

Rā (Date) 06/02 06/03 10/04 01/05 12/06 03/07 07/08 25/09

Ono (Oct) Whitu (Nov) Waru (Dec)

02/10 06/11 04/12

Kai whea?

(Where) Marae Hokitika Marae Hokitika Marae Hokitika Hokitika Marae Hui-ātau (AGM) Hokitika Marae Hokitika

Do we have your correct contact details?

Please contact the office on 0800 955 007 or by e-mail makawhio1@xtra.co.nz to keep your contact details up to date.

Finally before closing, keep an eye out for the latest Quitline Adverts, which star our whanauka Angela Wallace and whānau. The adverts document her journey to becoming “Auahi kore-Smokefree”. She smoked her last cigarette on 1 September and remains smoke-free!

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Mauri ora!

Generally meetings start at 9.30am when held in Hokitika (at the rūnanga office) and 9am when held at the marae.

Members are welcome to attend any meetings.

Other dates to note in your diary Kāti Māhaki living in Australia – Gold Coast Hui (13 March) Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio members and whānau who

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Developing a work ethic is an on-going daily issue, ahakoa, they’re getting there. They’ve just started

Couch’s moko, Harlow Cody Tamatea Couch is 1 on 17 February.

Māhere Rautaki (Strategic Plan) The executive have begun reviewing our organisational structure and processes and in January held a planning day on the mārae to identify priority areas and to establish what committees are still relevant. Our strategic plan formed the basis for some positive discussion which resulted in each member being allocated an area of responsibility.

Rāpaki Weavers

Prior to Christmas, Aunty Doe did a day trip over to the coast to gather another lot of kiekie for our mahi rāranga and tukutuku projects. This was then processed by a handful of wāhine who worked late into the night so Aunty Doe could get away for her Christmas break with her whānau.

painting the heke for our whare tipuna o Wheke alongside Riki and Tony Manuel. Also, we’ve booked driver training and a St John’s first aid course. They’ve keenly learnt a pātere that will feature in the opening ceremony for our marae (Taakata-Taua-Toa).

Tū te ihiihi, Tu te Wehiwehi Tū te Mauri ki Waho Tū te Mauri ki Roto Nā Riki Te Mairaki Pitama – Project Co-ordinator

Resource Consent Application by Lyttelton Port Company A proposal to reclaim approximately 10 hectares of Te Awaparahi Bay for port activities has raised concerns around the harbour, not least with Rāpaki whānau who met with Andrea Lobb (Mahaanui Kurataiao) to talk these over. We have a history of observed effects in the upper harbour from previous activities in the port. The extent of the reclamation is a concern because of the potential for more significant effects on tidal flows and currents increases, with more shellfish at risk of being destroyed. It was agreed by those present to oppose the proposal through a submission.

Ngā mihi nui Huia Rhodes won the trophy for Best Decorative Arrangement at the Duvauchelles Bay Annual Show for the umpteenth time.

Riki Pitama (soon to celebrate a significant birthday ending in 0 and starting with 6) is responsible for Project Pūtere o Ngāti Wheke, planting a community garden for Rāpaki whānau.

Two local gentlemen are getting closer to 70 than 60 and another is 70 this month, and finally Huiarei

Wairewa Rūnanga Tënā tātou katoa,

Nei rā te owha ki a koutou mō te tau hou. Ko ō mātou tūmanako, kia tutuki i ō koutou wawata, i ō koutou moemoeā mō tënei tau. Ko te tōmina ia kei te ora rawa atu koutou katoa ko ō nā, ā, i whai wā hoki koutou ki te pāinaina i kā hihi o Mauru, kia pakapaka nei te kiri.

Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Ki a rātou kua haere ki tua o te tatau pounamu, rātou kua karakahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo, ka rere a waikamo, ka heke a hupe, ka hotu i kā tauwharewhare o te manawa. Koutou te huka mate, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou kā waihotaka o rātou mā, ki a tātou, tënā rā tātou katoa.

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Hui Rūnaka – Upcoming Dates 11 April (4 April Easter Sunday) 13 June (6 June Queen’s Birthday weekend) 1 August 3 October (Tri-annual Hui)

Moana, Nic and Tania. A great day was had by all, celebrating with the youngest member of the whānau.

Change of Address If you have moved recently and changed your address can you please update the Wairewa Rūnaka office, along with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office, so we can keep in touch with you all! This would be very much appreciated.

Tyler just born.

Sports Day Postponed Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū sports day this year has been postponed, and will be happening again in 2011. It will be hosted by Kāti Wheke at their newly opened marae.

We are all looking forward to it.

Hïkoi - Whakawhanaukataka: Saturday 6 Kahuru Kai Paeka / March We will be having a one day hïkoi around the takiwā on Saturday 6 March. We will be going to different places next to the lake, looking at different pā sites in and around Birdlings Flat, and then on to Kaitorete Spit. If you are interested please contact the office on 377 1513 or wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Tyler celebrating his first birthday.

Rā Whānau ki a Tyler Norris Tyler Kinihe Stan Hancock Norris turned one on 22 January, and was surrounded by his proud parents Keiran and Mel, and three sets of grandparents Clinton and Caroline, Warren and Trish, and Tāua Tania and Koro Huata, great grandparents Ken and Jean, Tāua Metarina, Koro Rewi, Stan, Aunty Kylie, and god parents

Tyler looking handsome.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Well done Te Teira Te Teira Donaldson competed in the South Island Colgate games 15-17 January. There were 59 teams in total from both the North and South Islands and Te Teira was one of the 73 kids in the South Canterbury team. It was a very impressive turnout.

Te Teira finished first in team relay and 200m, second in 100m and long jump and fourth in shotput. It was an awesome effort by our boy and a first-time competitor too. The whānau is very proud of him.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao We hope that everyone has had a good holiday and is refreshed and ready for the challenge of the New Year.

local school and childcare facilities to assist them in the accessing of resources for teaching te reo, tikanga, kapa haka and other Māori matters, and upskill teachers so they can function better in this area to ensure local schools can deliver the subjects our tamariki and rangatahi need. We are thrilled to have Henare on

First we welcome Henare Manawatu to the staff at the Te Rūnanga o Waihao Inc Office. Henare is employed through Ministry of Education funding to work with the

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staff not only for the skills he brings to this project but also for all the other skills and knowledge that Henare is keen to share. We are also aware of how keen the local teachers and childcare workers are to work with Henare because this is something for which they have been asking for some time. We believe this project is of benefit not only to Te Rūnanga o Waihao Inc but for the Waimate District as a whole.

Pānui Rūnaka complete with photos. So until then noho ora mai rā.

Calling all Ngāi Tahu writers Writers currently seem to be less acknowledged by our iwi than the more visible visual or performing arts. But there are a large number of you out there - the famous (okay Keri), the published and the unpublished - that we would like to get in contact with. The aim would be to set up an e-mail network and see what such a group might want to achieve, and work out how to do so.

Another exciting upcoming event is a joint project with the Waimate Museum and Waimate Historical Society that plans to create a tangata whenua exhibition for the Waimate Museum. Fortunately we have been able to draw on the amazing skills of Graeme Thomas in terms of concept drawings and design of the exhibit.

The drawings and designs Graeme has produced are simply breathtaking. We cannot thank him enough for the hours and hours of work he has put into this project. The exhibition will open in May this year. The actual building and gathering of resources for the build will be a huge undertaking and workers will be needed and employed through community funding. This is an exciting and challenging project and one we hope will be of interest to all.

The goals might be for example: • to organise a Ngāi Tahu Writers’ Hui that might become an annual event • to put Ngāi Tahu writers in contact with each other – if they wish to do so – either by e-mail or on a regional basis • to know what our Ngāi Tahu writers’ resource is, and create a database so that we can be used where it matters, e.g. Te Karaka • to apply to the Ngāi Tahu Fund to run more frequent hui or workshops for budding and/or experienced writers • to develop vehicles for publication and promotion of Ngāi Tahu writers’ work e.g a website.

Later this month we will have the opportunity to visit sites of interest around our takiwā with Takerei Norton, who has been involved in the mapping of cultural sites through the inland Canterbury area and is now commencing work on the coastal strip. Hopefully we will be able to report fully on this hïkoi in the next issue of Te

Contact either Gerry Te Kapa Coates at gerry@wiseanalysis.co.nz Mob: 021-355099 or Carolynn Bull cmbull@xtra.co.nz Ph: 03-3662071, 027-4411780

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Happy Birthdays Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

2009 Tamariki Christmas Festivities The tamariki Christmas party was held at the marae on Saturday 5 December. There was an excellent turn out of tamariki and adults who all had a great time. Many thanks to the whānau for their great organisation of this important day.

New Year Party On 30 January the Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s adult Christmas Party was held at the Moeraki Boulders Restaurant, where a most enjoyable time was had by all. It was a great way to start the year.

Koa Whitau-Kean, Ross Kean and moko Kace PalmerKean A late happy birthday to staff member Ross Kean, who maintains and ensures 13 sites around our marae and reserve are of a standard equal to any city park for our hapū.

Michael Jackson at the Moeraki dress-up Christmas Party.

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Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston; Phone 03 439 4816; email moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz Applications will close on Monday 31 March.

Applications for: TRoNT Representative and Alternate Representative Tēnā rā koutou e ka huaka o Moeraki. As part of a threeyear appointment cycle, applications are now open for the positions of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s Representative and Alternate Representative to the table of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

People interested in either of these important roles on behalf of our rūnanga are invited to contact the rūnanga office manager (03) 439 4816 or moeraki.project@xtra. co.nz for a position description that will be available from Monday 1 March. Applications will close on Wednesday 31 March and the selection process will be conducted confidentially by the recently elected Appointments Panel.

This photo belongs to my tāua Mere Peti Whïtau, nee Gregory.

Behind the photo it says: my relations, branch of SpencerSmith sisters I think (Smith married into Spencers). Kei te mihi – Koa Whitau-Kean

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki educational grants Purpose: To support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki in furthering their studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

Criteria: These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria: 1. Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki.

2. Enrolled and attending a New Zealand university, college of education, whare wānanga, or NZQA accredited course leading to a nationally recognized qualification.

To obtain an application form please contact Jenny Brookes, Administrator, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Office,

Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki He pēpi

Baby Charlotte with proud dad Will Taylor.

We also welcome a new moko for Rosalie Williams – Scarlett Rose Williams was born 8 December 2009 to proud parents Kyely and Katie and adoring big brother Finn.

We welcome Charlotte Lillian Pinfold Taylor born in Halifax, Canada on 25 January to parents Will Taylor and Michelle Pinfold. Will is the son of Nicola Taylor of Pūrākaunui, whose grandmother was Lilian Middleditch, also of Pūrākaunui.

Charlotte will join the large number

Scarlett Rose Williams and big brother Finn.

of descendants of Motoitoi and Richard Driver through the line of Maria Mouat.

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Rā whānau Sarah McKean: 9 January,15 years

Ann Maree Cairns: 11 January Barry Coombes: 20 January Jesse Te Tau: 21 January Donna Coombes: 23 January Pat McKean: 27 January Thomas Heta (Snr) Huriawa Parata-Ellison: 31 January, 13 years Bernie Heta: 2 February Joosje Boumond: 3 February, 9 years Tyler Smith: 4 February, 18 years Charlotte Collings: 5 February Maearoa Ellison-Brandon: 6 February, 4 years John Ellison: 9 February Carole Byrnes: 10 February Kate Manson: 16 February, 18 years James Manson: 19 February, 12 years Dylan Kellas: 22 February, 3 years Te Kahurangi (Kahu) Bridgman: 22 February, 6 years Nukuroa (Nuku) Bridgman: 22 February, 6 years Ranui Parata: 28 February

Amy-lee Tiopira, Te Aroki Tremain, Teanahera Parata and Harry Philip with tuna caught in the Shag River.

“At the tamariki program I liked the kapa haka and plays and dances we all did with our groups. I also liked the kayaking and jumping off the wharf into the water. I loved the fitness games that the two ladies taught us.”

– Atawhai Parata-Ellison (10)

Tamariki program From 20 to 22 January we ran our first tamariki programme for the year. There were 35 tamariki of all ages. This year they enjoyed kayaking, kapa haka and mahi toi. We also took a group eeling up the Shag River, which was a great experience for them. Tumai Ora supplied some wonderful healthy kai for their morning tea and Sport Otago came out and played some great games with the tamariki.

Thank you to everyone who gave donations and supported this tamariki programme, it was another great success. The next one will be 14 to 16 July. Hope to see you there!

Nā Aroha Ellison Simon whānau wānanga

The children of George and Edna: (back row, L-R) Pita Simon, Janet Hetaraka and Rei Simon; (front row) Yvonne Kaan, Ann Simon and Liz Maaka.

Brianna Tipa learning to blow pūtatara.

All of the 52 whānau members who attended the Simon whānau wānanga.

From 2 to 6 January, descendants of George and Edna Simon, who whakapapa to Wairewa, held a wānanga at

Tamariki enjoy a games session with Sport Otago.

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Puketeraki Marae to learn more about their whakapapa and build a sense of whānaungatanga, particularly among the third and fourth generations.

Whānau members came from as far away as England, Australia, Waiheke Island and Whangarei to join in the learnings and celebrations. The four days were filled with lots of storytelling (about when the eight Simon children were growing up in Tomahawk, Mornington and Christchurch, as well as many happy times in Karitāne), learning of our pēpeha and a selection of waiata Kāi Tahu, walks along the beach and out on the Huriawa Peninsula, team-building activities, a quiz night, kohi kaimoana, water sports and so on. This was peppered with loads of laughs and plenty of wonderful kai.

The Simon whānau wishes to acknowledge the generous assistance received through the Ngāi Tahu Fund, and to also thank Matapura, Suzanne, Aroha and Brendan for supporting us throughout different parts of the wānanga when they should have been still celebrating the festive season. He mihi kau atu tēnei ki a koutou!

their grandparents’ original family home, “Te Maraenui” in Dunedin. Jane and Margot each chose one of Ani’s kete for themselves to eventually hand on to their own daughters.

The remaining kete will be given to the Otago Museum, which has seen the collection and have indicated it is absolutely delighted to have them, especially as there are some very rare examples of weaving. He kete, he taonga tuku iho.

Sisters, Margot Yates and Jane Burns on the front porch of “Te Maraenui” with their kete that belonged to their grandmother, Ani Parata Evans, Christmas 2009.

Te Ngaru Hou Puketeraki is set to host an exciting season of contemporary dance by indigenous performers. The event featuring new works by Louise Potiki-Bryant (Ngāi Tahu), Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann (Ngāi Tahu) and Vicki Van Hout (Aboriginal from Sydney) is part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival. Each performer is presenting a 20-minute multi-media piece at different locations inside Huirapa and on the marae ātea.

There will be performances starting 8pm Friday 26 March and Saturday 27 March and a matinee from 2pm Sunday 28 March. Tickets to each performance will be limited to 100, so pre-sales and bookings will be essential. Tickets will be available from the rūnaka office soon. See www.dunedinfringe.org.nz for more information.

During the Parata whānau reunion held at Puketeraki over the Christmas period, the entire whānau who had gathered together made a visit to Te Maraenui where John Broughton now lives. Whānau toured the family home and saw the style in which our tupuna lived over 100 years ago. Of particular interest was Tame Parata’s original facsimile copy of The Treaty of Waitangi dated 1870.

Patu/Mere

Ned Parata and Māori Rugby Celebrations to mark the centennial of Māori rugby and the contribution made by Ned Parata as the “father of Māori rugby” are being planned to take place in Dunedin over Labour Weekend this year. If you or your whānau have an association with Māori rugby, you might want to consider heading to Dunedin to join in the celebrations.

We hope that information about the programme and contact people will be available for the March Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Seeking information regarding the origins of this patu.

Mark Traynor is seeking information regarding the origin of this patu/mere, as he would like to know if it is of significance to the area. Mark’s mother, Jean Apes, received the patu from her father Robert. Robert received the patu from his father, who Mark’s whānau believe actually used it. Mark would love to hear from anyone who has any information about the patu/mere if it is of significance to the area he would like the because item to go back the marae history display. If you have any information to offer you can contact the rūnaka office and we will pass your details on to Mark.

Mokopuna of Ani Parata Evans Ani Parata was the youngest daughter of The Hon Tame Parata MHR and Peti Hurene. Before Ani married Clive Evans at Huiterangiora Church at Puketeraki in 1905, she often accompanied her father to Wellington in a role that we would refer to today as a PA or personal assistant. Part of Ani’s legacy was a collection of beautiful kete that date from the 1890s, most of which have very exquisite weaving patterns. Ani’s youngest daughter was Margaret, who married Dr L.W. Broughton.

Some of their children gathered together at Christmas in

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Successful 2009 for Logan Forrester

Logan Forrester wearing the Kirkwood Intermediate School korowai and standing with principal Phil Tappendean.

anecdotes, articles or anything else that you may wish to be incorporated into this new book. In particular, they urgently seek photographs and stories of mothers, wives, children and grandparents of all the veterans, along with the veterans themselves, from WWI right through to the later wars.

If you have any questions or a contribution you would like to make to the book, please make contact with Rangimarie Mules or David Ellison.

Imera: rangimarie.mules@gmail.com Waea pūkoro: 027 303 8767

Last year proved to be a big one for 12-year-old Logan Forrester. Back in February at 11 years of age he became the youngest-ever touch referee in Canterbury to get his Touch NZ Level One Badge.

He has continued to progress in this field and in the last weekend of January was a guest referee at the northern Junior Inter-Provincial Touch series in Auckland where he officiated in several U15 and U17 games over two days. It was a daunting task for a 12-year-old to control 17-year-old boys from Auckland, Waikato, Counties and the like, but he had a successful and most enjoyable tournament, ending with his appointment to referee the U15 girls’ semi-final between North Harbour and Bay of Plenty. The legendary Glen Osborne even took time to compliment Logan on his performance after this game.

At the end of the year, came the leavers, assembly at Kirkwood Intermediate, and Logan was awarded the prestigious trophy for Māori Student of the Year.

Logan set his sights on winning this award when he first started at Kirkwood two years ago, so for this very proud Puketeraki kid it was a just reward for some hard work and commitment, especially to his kapa haka group.

Logan’s photo with the award will now be on display in the school foyer for 12 months as he moves on to Lincoln High School where he will continue with kapa haka with the addition of te reo and Māori studies to further his knowledge.

In his spare time Logan has been busy teaching his mum Vanessa all about touch refereeing. He’s obviously been a good teacher because at the Southern Inter-Provincial Touch series at Belfast in December, Vanessa was awarded her own Touch NZ Level One badge. The race is on now to be the first to get their Level Two!

Heke to Aoraki From tamariki to tāua, this sure was a trip to remember.

After spending time with the wonderful whānau from Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki, we left the coast to explore inland. With the bus packed with food, cameras, guitars, ukulele, whānau members and a very patient bus driver, we headed up the Waitaki Valley for a three-day trip to Aoraki.

Aoraki certainly dropped his cloak for the Huirapa whānau and we saw our mauka in all its splendour.

One of the many highlights was when our rakatahi went down onto the swing bridge and greeted the tipuna with a powerful haka, their voices echoing up the river valley.

Whanaukataka was evident throughout this time together and older members were truly impressed with the way our young families looked after their children and helped out with the chores. What wonderful young leaders we have coming through our rūnaka.

We returned with our hinengaro and wairua enriched through having spent this time visiting our wonderfully spiritual mauka as a rōpū. Our memory banks filled up with amazing visuals, shared experiences, new friendships, and knowledge that will strengthen us as a hapū.

New book David Ellison and Rangimarie Mules are currently in the preliminary stages of developing an exciting new book that depicts the history of Puketeraki whānau through a range of media, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, anecdotes and articles. All these mediums will be threaded together to create an illustrated and readable publication that depicts the general history of Puketeraki and the whānau whanui.

They are currently seeking any photos, news-clippings,

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Te Rūnanga Ōtākou Te Whakakurepetaka o Hākuiao Ōtākou Marae Wharekai Extensions – our wharekai, Hākuiao, is having a make-over and she needs your help. We are currently fundraising to extend the wharekai at Ōtākou and your contributions are needed to make sure she maintains her good looks. This is an opportunity for whānau connected to Ōtākou, who are not able to participate on a day-to-day basis, to make a meaningful contribution to the marae. Your contribution will allow those tending the home fires to continue to uphold the mana of Ōtākou. Not that those of you at the Kaik are off the hook. We still need you to dig in to your pockets too.

This is also an opportunity for Ngāi Tahu whānui to support your whānaunga at Ōtākou to get the kuia Hākuiao looking as beautiful as we can.

This will not be your average make-over; a hair cut, a new dress, some lippy and clean teeth just isn’t going to cut it. Hākuiao will be extended to cater for 160 people.

The current dining room will be converted into the new kitchen and Hākuiao will extend out as far as Tamatea.

There will be an outdoor dining area for those warm summer evenings and the indoor dining experience will be exquisite. The old toilets and showers are also being revamped as part of the renovations, all in all, she’ll be looking impressive when we’re finished.

Please if you are making a deposit directly to the bank account, please include your family name as a reference. The names of individuals, families, marae, and other organisations who give donations will be recorded and displayed in Hākuiao as a token of thanks to all those who have supported the project.

If you can support in any other way please contact the marae office.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc. Otakou Marae. Tamatea Road, RD. Ōtākou 9077 Account Number : 01-0902-0068880-01 Account Name : Ōtākou Marae Building Fund Thinking about studying at Otago Polytechnic?

We are now inviting applications from students intending to enrol at the polytech next year. We have one full scholarship to give. The scholarship will pay for your course fees for the duration of study and the process of application is easier than you think. Contact the rūnaka office for an application form or email admin@ otakourunanga.org.nz.

You must be a registered member of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc or have the ability through whakapapa to register. Applications close Wednesday 27 January.

Applicants will still be subject to Otago Polytechnic acceptance criteria. We sincerely thank the Otago Polytechnic for their support.

How can you help?

We are searching for a substantial amount of money to see our kuia looking her best. We really do need your help. You can: • Send a cheque to the marae office – contacts below, • Make a deposit to the Ōtākou Marae Building Fund(bank details below), • Set up an AP to the Ōtākou Marae Building Fund (bank details below).

All contributions, however BIG or small will be gratefully received.

Hokonui Rūnanga In November last year, Southland Enviroschools visited our rūnanga, and schools from as far as Bluff, Garston, and Te Anau. The kaupapa of Enviroschools/Kura Taiao is about taking action for the well-being of the whole school, community and eco-system. Communities are made up of people, plants, animals and the landscape that they all live in. Becoming more sustainable involves understanding and supporting the interconnections and interdependence between all living things in our community. Sharing knowledge is an essential part of the Enviroschools process. The reporting from the different schools and the various projects each are involved with was most enlightening, from worm farms, vegetable waste recycling and composting right through to their

Southland Enviroschools visit

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own environmental friendly vegetable production, all in all leading to healthy lifestyles.

Special thanks to Nikki Tarbutt and her team from Environment Southland, the children, teachers and supporters who made the day most enjoyable for all.

which included harakeke with Whaea Josie, poi making with Matua Terry and the school staff. Waiata, legends, stick games and history also featured.

The students came back into the hall twice to show everyone what they had learned. It was most pleasing to work with the teachers, students and parent helpers who all showed immense interest in what was being shared.

West Gore School Cultural Day In early Term 4, West Gore School approached Hokonui Rūnanga about holding a meeting to form a relationship.

A meeting was held at night where the parents of Māori students were asked to attend. Fifteen parents turned up and discussion centered on bringing Māori language and culture into the school.

On Friday 27 November, a cultural day was held at the school. The day started with a mihimihi from Kaumātua Taare and the school principal Linda Fraser. From there the students were put into groups for the day’s activities,

Economic Development Eastern Southland is on the verge of a huge energy development here with Solid Energy. Our district is abuzz with the news of this announcement which was made public just before Christmas, Hokonui Rūnanga intends to be involved with this venture as it will lead to many opportunities for our people to become part of this huge programme. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

Waihōpai Rūnaka

He mate Ngā mate o ngā whānau o Ngai Tahu haere, haere, haere atu rā.

Te rangatira Tane Fisher takoto, takoto, takoto. Haere ki te waka o ngā tūpuna, haere atu rā.

the Southland people.

What can I say about the weather! Three weeks so far of pure sunshine. There’s a lot of dark, red and pink Ngāi Tahu whānau with differing sorts of strap marks on their backs as evidence of this.

A big congratulations goes out to Kadison Stehlin granddaughter of Ailene, and daughter to Tamara and Rolland, for being awarded the best all-round student and dux of St John School in 2009. And, congratulations to Sarah Fowler, Allan Fowler’s daughter for being the runner up to the dux. Fantastic you two!

Hope you are all back at your work with great gusto this year. We have had our whānau BBQ and it was great to see everyone here and lots of food! Take care, big sunny smiles to you all from Waihopai Rūnaka whānau.

Kia ora koutou whānau, Well what can I say but, have a very, very good New Year and a better one than last year if that’s possible.

But whatever you do, we know you will do the best you can, arohanui.

Hey you Cantabs, have you been to Ranfurly Shield country yet? Come down we might let you see it haha!

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Take the time to laugh Take the time to cry Take the time to listen Take the time to talk Take the time to love Take the time to hug one another Arohanui to you all.

From yours truly - Squirrel on the Hill Postal Voting We are pleased to announce the results of our postal vote. The Appointment Committee members have been confirmed as: Ora Barron, Don Mowat, Peggy Peek, Sally Wast and Dawn Wybrow.

This committee will now undertake the process of appointing the Rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative.

Awarua Rūnanga

Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa.

We hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year break with your whānau and friends.

of care and education being offered to whānau in our community and of course the healthy birth rate. Our focus for the year is on increasing the amount and level of te reo spoken within the centre.

Weddings Congratulations to Sarah-Lee Bragg and Thomas Heads on their union, just prior to Christmas. Also, congratulations to Corey Bragg and his partner who were married at Te Rau Aroha in January. We wish both couples the very best as you begin your journeys as husband and wife.

Awarua Social and Health Services Well our 21st birthday party went off well – we’re all set now for the next 21 years.

Te Rau Aroha Marae Kaumātua Dinner On Tuesday 1 December, the annual Awarua Kaumātua Christmas Dinner was held at the marae. It was well attended by around 35 to 40 people. A sing-along with Francis Maheno was followed by a traditional Christmas dinner, including baked ham and all the trimmings. Following the dinner, housie was called by Jason Harrison. It was a good day for all.

Ngā pēpi hou

Te Whānau Bradshaw: Proud parents Tiri Morgan and Taimona Panapa, along with big sister Mereana, would love to introduce their new baby girl: Huhana Kiri O Awarua Te Huatahi Morgan-Panapa, born 3 July 2009, in Rotorua.

Te Whānau Bradshaw: Congratulations to first-time parents Stefan Smith and Merewaakana Kingi on the arrival of their gorgeous baby girl: Whakapuru Aroha Betty Smith, born in Whakatane Hospital, 30 December 2009, 9lbs 4oz.

Te Rangimarie Kapahaka Kapahaka resumes on Friday nights commencing on the 12 February, 6pm at the marae. Our wānanga has been rescheduled for April. Nau mai whānau. For more information contact Aimee on 03 212 6023 or email kapahaka@awarua.org.nz.

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua The centre is up and running after the Christmas break and we are inundated with pēpi. Our role sits at around 37 tamariki and pēpi, which is testament to the quality

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Māori Mass We had the second mass at the marae on 31January along with the Catholic whānau from Te Tomairangi Marae from Invercargill, and our local Catholic community who opted to come to the marae to celebrate mass together. Afterwards, we all had kai together and a chance to catch up.

Graduations Awarua hosted the graduations of a number of tauira. Tā Tipene was present with his colleagues from the University of Otago and resplendent in his finery.

One of our moko said of him, “He looks so beautiful … just like a big bird.”

First Nations Futures Programme Our manuhiri arrive from Hawaii and the North on 1617 March to begin the first stage of their Aotearoa case study on the impacts of Climate Change on Mäori.

The date for the Celestial Navigation Hui is 18 March commencing at 9am. Along with Nainoa Thompson and John Osario of Hawaii, we have Hekenukumai Busby from Te Tai Tokerau, Hoturoa Kerr from Tainui and Rawiri Taonui from Otautahi. It should be a really good hui!

On 9 February the wharekai, Te Rau Aroha, is 25 years old. This evokes some very special memories of the biggest day we have ever had at the marae. There were almost 3000 people here from all parts of the country and the tribe. Most importantly, we remember all those who have passed away and without whom we would not have the marae we have today. We pay a special tribute to the whānau of Bill Solomon on this day, the anniversary of his passing in 2002.

Ki a rātou kua wehe atu ki te pō, e kore mātou e wareware. Nō reira haere rā, moe mai rā.

Te Pānui Rūnaka Please email any news/upcoming events/pēpi hou/ pictures etc. to manuariki@gmail.com for the next Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

The late Sonny Ben Davis and his late wife Narni Davis used to live practically next door to the hall and they used to try and catch us. We used to rush for the dunny holes when we heard Sonny Ben call out, “Okay you kids out you come, we know you are in there.”

At the back of the Murihiku Hall was the Colac Bay Creek, and there we always checked Sonny Ben’s eel pots. If it was set, we would be out in the afternoon to lift it. If it was lying on the bank not set, then we knew it was all clear because he would not be around and we would sneak back into the hall.

However, later they put bolts on the covers on the dunny holes and that was the end of playing in the hall.

Inside the Murihiku Hall there was an atmosphere of its own and I will never forget playing in the Tail of the Whale.

Ngā mihi nui mō te tau hau ki te whānau whānui o Ngāi Tahu, ko te tūmanako kua whakatā katoa te tinana, hinengaro, wairua, ngākau mō ngā wero o tēnei tau.

Happy New Year to all whānau whanui o Ngāi Tahu, we hope your body, mind spirit and soul are all revived for the challenges of this year.

What better way to start the year and take a walk back through memory lane than with Peter Belsham’s story – Playing in the Tail of the Whale at Murihiku Hall at Kāika (Colac Bay).

He Pakiwaitara nā Peter Belsham As kids we often played inside the hall until we were caught. We used to sneak in through the mānuka and lupin scrub at the back of the hall to the toilets, which were dunny cans. And if you lifted the back covers and pushed the dunny cans aside, you could climb up through the holes and into the hall. What a neat place.

The place had the smell of kerosene which came from a huge chandelier of kerosene lamps, not lanterns, but the proper lamps. The chandelier was pulled up to the middle of the hall on a pulley by a rope attached to the side of the hall, usually by two or three men. I remembered being at functions and they used to lower the chandelier to light the lamps, possibly today that would be a fortune.

I can remember that smell well because we used the kerosene lamps down at the mutton bird islands before the pump-action Tilley and Coleman lamps came into force.

Recent visitors to our whare taonga

Ron Bull and his mokopuna Christy Ridley home from Esperance, Australia, Renee Bull from Invercargill and Riki Bull-Ivey visiting from Christchurch.

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Te Ngäi Tüähuriri Rünanga Correction In the last Te Pānui Rūnaka, newly weds Koral and Craig Gallagher’s surname was misprinted as Gauasher. Ka nui te pōuri mō tā mātou hapa.

An invitation to flax roots Ngāi Tahu We would like to extend an invitation to all whānau, hapū and rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu whanui to contribute harakeke from your takiwā to the Pegasus Town Pā Harakeke.

The Pā Harakeke is a flax-roots programme initiated by local Ngāi Tūāhuriri, who wish to create a haven for key taonga species used in both traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. The kaupapa is two-fold: (a) to return our taonga to the landscape and (b) to symbolically unite all corners of our iwi through our flax roots.

Planting will begin this Matariki season (May-June), so please contact Te Marino Lenihan (tmlenihan@ pegasustown.com 0274070710) if you have any questions or would like to contribute in any shape or form to this kaupapa.

Collection begins for pā harakeke In December, Tui Falwasser, Te Marino Lenihan, Rānui and Te Rangimaria Ngarimu went to Ōparure in the heart of the King Country to collect harakeke plants from the personal collection of the late tohunga raranga (master weaver) Diggeress Te Kanawa.

Aunty Ranui and Diggeress have been friends for a long time and a year or so ago Aunty Ranui asked Diggeress if she would be willing to contribute some kohunga and taeore plants for the Pegasus project. It was with a true sense of privilege and excitement that we travelled north, touching down in Auckland first to pick up another esteemed kuia, Te Aue Davis, before driving south to Te Kuiti.

En route we stopped at Pirongia for a cuppa and ran into a whānau from Whaingaroa (Raglan), who mentioned they were heading to Ōparure too. E kī! It seemed word had spread about our kaupapa and others were coming down to help us clean up Diggeress’s pā harakeke.

Well, by the time we reached the Te Kanawa family homestead, there were five car loads full of workers (including Tiaki Coates from Waihao), and over the next three days, new faces arrived and old ones returned. E kara mā, ka nui ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa. Katahi rā te tohu o te manaaki ko tērā!

As we worked, Diggeress’ husband Tana (92 years young) looked over us with a keen sparkle in his eyes.

He had been Diggeress’s right hand man over the years, and his children noted how his spirit seemed to soar again as we all worked together to clear the long grass and overgrown harakeke plants. E Koro, nö mātou kē te maringanui i konā koe hei kanohi ora mö tö hoa rangatira. He tino taonga koe, ā, ka nui te mihi, ka nui te aroha.

Indeed, our great thanks to all of the Te Kanawa whānau for your manaaki. We were honoured to visit your home, see the photos on your walls and see some of the beautiful taonga that your mother, Dame Rangimarie Hetet (1892-1995), wove. Thanks also to everyone who helped out, especially Junior and Katarina Mataira who came with children, mokopuna, ringawera, kai, spades, forks and lots of energy! We wish you all a joyful and healthy life and hope one day to see you under the shade of our maunga körero.

Aunty Ruahine’s pā harakeke gets a clean up

A big mihi to all who helped clean up one side of Aunty Ruahine’s pā harakeke late last year. We had a great representation from our senior weavers to a keen crew of future masters (and dads too) to lend a hand. It was amazing to see what we could achieve in half a day working together. Many thanks to everyone, especially to Aunty Ruahine who made sure she came out to share her smile with us. We’re so happy to know that you are feeling better. Don’t worry, we’ll be back to finish the job soon.

Heoi anö ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koutou katoa.

60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary “Ehara te aroha i te kiri moko, engari koia tērā e pupū ake ana i te whatumanawa” ‘Love is not skin deep like the tattooed face of a chieftain, but swells up continually from the depths of one’s heart.”

On 29 December, our beautiful parents Johno and Te Ruahine Crofts celebrated their 60th diamond wedding anniversary at their residence in Tuahiwi.

The celebrations began at 11.30am with our father welcoming all of our special guests followed by a delicious brunch consisting of crayfish, kina, päua and so on – “yum, yum”.

It was truly a most memorable occasion and one that will live in our hearts and memories for ever. We, the

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Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards for 2009

children of Johno and Te Ruahine, would like to thank every person who contributed and who came and made our parents’ day such a wonderful one for them.

Nō reira e te whānau, Piki te ora, piki te kaha, piki te māramatanga ki runga I a koutou katoa Nā Te Whānau Crofts Kaumātua Kapahaka

Ngā mihi to my wonderful daughters. Rachel (17) won the nomination from the senior students and her sister Tamara (14) won the nomination from the junior students of Maniototo Area School, Ranfurly, to receive the Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards for 2009.

They both went and collected their awards at the ceremony held at Otago Polytech on 30 October this year. In addition to this Rachel also won a three-year, full-fees paid scholarship to Otago Polytechnic, which she intends to take full advantage of after completing Form 7 next year. In 2007, older sister Marissa (18) won the same Otago Polytech scholarship.

That same year, Marissa (then 16) and Rachel (then 15) both won the senior and junior nominations for the Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards 2007.

Rachel also won a scholarship through the AgResearch MBU to attend the Otago Hands-On Science Summer Programme at the University of Otago in 2008.

Marissa, Rachel and Tamara Hawkins are the daughters of Stewart (Ngāti Kahugnunu) and Judy (Ngāi Tahu) Hawkins, and mokopuna of Matiria Alice Merehana Sutherland (nee Tilly Gavin). Tilly is also the granddaughter of Sally Kemp.

Nā Judy Hawkins

Kaumātua Kapahaka at Te Papa in August last year.

Kia ora koutou. We are planning to go back to Te Papa during Matariki in June to participate again in the National Kapahaka Kaumātua Festival. We have some funds towards the project but may have to also contribute something ourselves as well. You are very welcome to come join us at practices after Healthy Day at the Pā on the last Friday of the month after dinner. We will continue through to Saturday evening to learn the programme. If you wish to come with us, please register your interest and commitment with me soon. Cheers!

Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP Secretary/Treasurer Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Inc 03 386 0456 021 783 594

Taurahere Rōpū note these on your calendar. These meetings are an opportunity to meet or reconnect with other Ngāi Tahu living locally, please come if you can.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Bimonthly Hui: 1 April (AGM), 13 June, 8 August, 10 October, 5 December Venue: Tauranga Boys College Wharenui, start time 1pm.

Ngāi Tahu Ki Tauranga Moana We ended 2009 with a hui in December. We were honoured to receive a visit from the Whakapapa Unit and Teone Sciascia, Programme Advisor for Whai Rawa.

Teone’s overview of Whai Rawa was an excellent opportunity for Ngāi Tahu members. We were updated on how Whai Rawa is doing and how it can help whānau, tamariki and mokopuna save for important life events. It was a very interesting presentation and we could all see the benefits for whānau that Whai Rawa offers.

We finished the afternoon with some social time where we were able to catch up with Dr Terry Ryan and his team and question Teone further regarding Whai Rawa.

Below are the scheduled dates for our Hui. Please

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‘Hoea te waka o te mātauraka kia pūmau tonu te reo Māori me ōna tikaka mō ake tonu atu’.

‘Paddle forth the canoe of knowledge so that the indigenous language and customs of old continue forever’.

Nei rā te whakamiha o te tau hou ki a tātou katoa.

Kāi te mihi ki a Gaynor Hakaria the new Kāitakawaenga o te Mātauraka Māori ki Waitaha (Resource Teacher of Māori) based at Woolston school. Gaynor affliates to Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāti Porou. www.tki.org.nz is the link to the National Association of Resource Teachers of Māori (NARTAM). See contacts for Resource Teachers of Māori near you.

Useful websites for resources: The Ministry of Education’s website www.minedu.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu’s website link to Education www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz links to educational resources www.tki.org.nz Kotahi mano kāika site www.kmk.maori.nz Patillo Research Team (Ngāi Tahutanga projects) www.mokopiki.com www.nz.com/guide/culture-Guide www.maori.org.nz www.toitekupu.org.nz www.pukana.co.nz www.generationreo.com

2010 term dates Primary and intermediate schools Term Start date

End date

1

Between Tuesday 2 February (at the earliest); and Friday 5 February (at the latest)

Thursday 1 April (80 - 86 half-days)

2

Monday 19 April

Friday 2 July (108 half-days)

3

Monday 19 July

Friday 24 September (100 half-days)

4

Monday 11 October

No later than Monday 20 December (100 half-days)* * Or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 388 half-days in 2010.

Secondary and composite schools Term Start date

>End date

1

Between Tuesday 2 February (at the earliest); and Friday 5 February (at the latest)

Thursday 1 April (80 - 86 half-days)

2

Monday 19 April

Friday 2 July (108 half-days)

3

Monday 19 July

Friday 24 September (100 half-days)

2010 holidays Schools must be closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and on the following days: New Year’s Day - 1 January Day after New Year’s Day - 2 January Waitangi Day - 6 February (Saturday) Good Friday - 2 April Easter Monday - 5 April Day after Easter Monday - 6 April (Tuesday) Anzac Day - 25 April (Sunday) Queen’s Birthday - 7 June (Monday) Labour Day - 25 October (Monday) Christmas Day - 25 December Boxing Day - 26 December

4 Monday 11 October Tuesday 14 December (92 half-days)* * Or to a day in December that ensures the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2010.

Education community pānui

We are delighted to announce that on 11 January the Whakaraupō Carving Centre welcomed 11 of the 12 first carving trainees.

The Whakaraupō Carving Trust is actively working to secure funding and continues to receive registered interest from Ngāi Tahu whānui.

In the development of the programme we have a group working on the NZQA accreditation process.

The official opening of The Whakaraupō Carving Centre will be Friday 2 July at 10am and we would love to see you there.

On behalf of the trust we would like to thank our funding organisations and everyone who assisted with the pōwhiri for the students. We would like to pay special thanks to whānau who have given aroha and koha to the set up of this carving school.

The kai contributions have been gratefully accepted and appreciated.

Caine Tauwhare is the head carver who affliates to Ngāi Tahu and Tainui. If you would like to make any inquiries please contact the project manager Noeline Allan.

Whakaraupo.carving@xnet.co.nz Phone: 7411-410 Cellphone: 027 368 7173

Ka Hikitia , managing for success Māori Education Strategy

and immersion education that will enable Māori learners across Te Waipounamu to develop their te reo Māori proficiency and cultural knowledge. The Ministry of Education Southern Region is currently working on a strategic framework that sets out to increase its accountability and responsiveness in support of language acquisition and language revitalisation. The strategy acknowledges te reo Māori education as key to learning options including kaupapa Māori education in immersion settings and the learning of te reo Māori in English medium schools.

Ka Hikitia means to “step up” In the context of Ka Hikitia, it means stepping up the performance of the education system to ensure Māori are enjoying education success as Māori.

At its heart, Ka Hikitia is about having a high-quality education system that is accessible, equitable and responsive to different learning aspirations, ensuring every education option is a quality choice.

The strategy has been developed and will be implemented within a language environment that Te Puni Kokiri concluded in their report “The Health of the Māori Language in Te Waipounamu” (2003) was in poor condition and would remain at risk over the coming decades without further intervention.

The Shared Outcomes Agreement Te Māhere Mātauraka between the Ministry of Education and Te Rūnana o Ngāi Tahu is the means by which we agree to work co-operatively and in partnership to maintain our joint focus on Māori learner outcomes. Ka Hikitia is a collective call to action that requires everyone in the education system to take responsibility for Māori education success alongside whānau and iwi.

The Ministry of Education Southern Region Māori Language Strategy is underpinned by the principles: • That Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides the basis for a shared commitment by the Ministry of Education, schools and whānau, hapū and Iwi to strengthening te reo Māori learning for all learners.

• That te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are developed in wider learning environments, in the home, on the mārae and other cultural settings.

• That the Ministry of Education will work with and alongside others to achieve the goals of the strategy.

Te Māhere Mātauraka focuses our attention on making the most of opportunities for success. Part of that success is about providing support for individual rūnaka to develop and implement education initiatives within their local education communities.

Māori language in education is a priority for action in Ka Hikitia.

The Ministry of Education in Te Waipounamu is committed to supporting effective teaching and learning through effective bilingual

Engaging with rural polytechnic

through real world experiences. Students must be aged 16 years old or over to enrol in Telford’s courses and have a passion for working within the industry.

We have been very pleased with our recent engagement with Telford Rural Polytechnic. Staff seem to be genuinely interested in how they might meet the needs of whanau. The information they have given us below outlines the type of courses they offer, where the campus is situated and correspondence courses available:

Graduates are highly sought after by employers not only because of their specialised training, but because they have received tuition in a ‘hands-on’ practical, commercial farming operation, in areas such as computing, engineering, fencing, driving and mechanics. All fulltime courses include regular external work experience placement.

Telford has a strong national reputation and our graduates can be found working all over New Zealand, and the world, using the skills and knowledge they learnt while studying on our campus and commercial farm operation.

Telford campus is situated on a commercially operated 880 hectare farm of rolling South Otago farmland just five minutes from Balclutha, with sheep and beef, dairy, deer and equine units as well as apiculture and forestry blocks. Modern farming requires a blend of practical on-farm skills with up-to-date knowledge of farm management and industry practices. Telford’s 37 week programme will ensure you gain skills to be a progressive farmer or a very capable and effective employee in the wider agricultural industry. On campus student accommodation is available and scholarships, student loans, allowances and grants apply.

Over 30 correspondence courses are also available. You choose your start date and the papers will be sent to you anywhere in the world.

Courses range from dairying, deer, sheep, agribusiness, equine, beekeeping, organics, horticulture, small block farming and forestry to name a few.

Telford’s onsite, full-time courses range from agriculture, equine, horticulture, forestry, beekeeping (including a queen bee rearing block course) and rural business. Telford has a blended learning style of theory and applied hands-on training, giving students qualifications

Come and visit our campus or for more information please call 0800 83 53 67 or refer online to www.telford.ac.nz

Waikura McGregor | Toitū te Iwi/Toitū te Kāika: Kaiwhiri Mātauraka (Education Advisor) | Ph: 03 3721-115 (extn): 3344 | M: 021 242 6586 E: waikura.mcgregor@ngaitahu.iwi.nz | Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Po Box 13 046 Christchurch 8141, Te Waipounamu, New Zealand

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Nola Tipa | Kaiārahi Mātauranga Programme Leader, Education Toitū te Kāinga, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu | Ph: 03 372 1114 | M: 027 243 0608 E: nola.tipa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Raewin Tipene-Clarke | Māori Education Manager (Acting) Southern Ministry of Education | Ph: 03 378 7379 | M: 027 276 7913 | E: raewin.tipeneclarke@minedu.govt.nz | PO Box 2522 | 39 Princess Street, Christchurch 8140

The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Elections

Sally Wast, Dawn Wybrow, Peggy Peek, Ora Barron and Donald Mowat.

The following rūnanga have completed their election processes and appointed their Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative; Rūnanga Representative Alternate Ōraka Aparima Stewart Bull Ann Wakefield Koukourarata Elizabeth Cunningham TBA Makaawhio Tim Rochford TBA Ōtākou Tahu Pōtiki

Hoani

Langsbury Taumutu Sandy Lockhart Te Mairiki

Williams Rāpaki Wally Stone Gail Gordon Waewae Lisa Tumahai Ben Hutana Puketeraki Matapura Ellison Katharina

Ruckstuhl Tūāhuriri Tutehounuku Korako Clare Williams Arowhenua Quenton Hix TBA Waihao Gerald Te Kapa Coates Jo McLean

Wairewa The Appointment Committee for Wairewa Rūnanga will be convening their first meeting in February.

Kaikōura It is envisaged that the rūnanga will progress their election processes this month.

Awarua Registrations with Te Rūnanga o Awarua closed 5pm Friday 29 January.

A registration form can be obtained by downloading from the website www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/elections or by contacting the office. See details below. Te Rūnanga o Awarua Membership Criteria Whakapapa to Te Rūnanga o Awarua 1848 Kaumātua List including Native Land Grantees in the following blocks; • Ōmaui Native Reserve: 8 February 1887 • Ruapuke N.R. 197 (Ruapuke Island) • Motuaro N.R. 198 (Bird Island) • Te Ihu Karara N.R. (Topi Island) • Papa-o-te-Moroaiti N.R. 200 (Lee Island) • Papa-tea N.R. 201 (Green Island) • Kauwhati-o-Tamatea N.R. 202 (Hazelburgh Group) • Hinewai-Karara N.R. 203 (Hazelburgh Group) Whakapapa to tūpuna in Wharenui (Tahu Potiki) at Te Rau Aroha Marae Ahi Kā – have had continued residency in Awarua Takiwä for five generations Please contact the office for further information or if you have any questions: Te Rūnanga o Awarua Phone: 03 212 8652 Fax: 03 212 8653 Email info@awarua.org.nz

Hokonui Preparations for an election to elect an Appointment Committee are still underway. Ōnuku The Appointment Committee are to be confirmed at the next rūnanga meeting and will then convene its first meeting in January.

Moeraki The Appointment Committee for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki is confirmed. The successful candidates are; Koa Mantell, Gerard O’Regan, Patrick Tipa, Des Tipa, Dion Williams, Stacey Tipa and Kingi Dirks.

Waihōpai The Appointment Committee for Waihōpai Rūnaka is confirmed. The successful candidates are;

bills first – these are the things like mortgage, rent, power and phone.

Then work out how much you can afford to pay each week on your credit card and any other additional debt you have managed to accumulate. If what you have is not enough to cover the minimum payment on these debts, the best thing you can do is go to your creditors and come to an arrangement based on what you can afford – don’t promise more than you can afford to pay.

Other things you can do: • Sell any unwanted presents on Trade Me. • Look for some extra work until you are on top of your extra debt.

• Negotiate overtime with your employer.

• Cut back to the basics when doing the shopping

Ngāi Tahu Financial Independence Programme Dealing with the post-Christmas Financial Blues Every year we tell ourselves that we won’t be letting the Christmas spending get out of hand. However it seems that only the most disciplined of us manage to stay on top of spending over the festive season.

If you are in the overspent and in-debt camp, the key thing to remember is don’t panic and don’t pretend it isn’t so because it isn’t going to go away! The first thing you need to do is sit down and work out exactly how much you owe and then work out a budget for paying the bills, making sure that you take care of the priority

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and try to buy the supermarket brands’ as they are generally cheaper.

Christmas is something that comes at the same time every year. It doesn’t come as any big surprise.The best way to survive it financially unscathed is to be prepared. Use the new year to make a plan and stick to it, that way you can avoid falling into the trap of a post-Christmas debt hangover.

Open up a savings account and pay a little bit of money into it each week.

Buy presents during the year – especially when you see something on special. This avoids the big expenditure all in one hit.

Join one of the supermarket Christmas Clubs – New World, Pak and Save, Foodtown and Countdown all have them and so does The Warehouse. These clubs allow you to buy credit when you can afford to, so that by the time it gets to Christmas you will have enough to cover your Christmas food costs. Most of them operate a bonus system so that you get that bit extra for what you put in.

The silly thing about life is that as soon as you get what you want, you miss what you had! Now that they’re back at school and kohanga reo, I miss them so much and downplay the times in the last few weeks of the holidays that were tragic, especially because of the rain and the rain and, oh yeah the rain. We’re all now back to our routines and the sun’s out!

We did manage to stick to our budget over Christmas.

That wasn’t difficult. With no credit card access and a fluctuating income we have to do a lot of planning to make it through spending times such as Xmas and holidays.

Our bills did have to wait to be paid and we are still working through these – unfortunately if you leave them to gather they become more daunting. I have to take a big breath every time I open up the bill folder and again prioritise what needs to be paid and what can be left.

This needs to be done regularly because the days go by so quickly and due dates come and go if I am not vigilant. I always feel a sense of achievement when I have sorted out the bills, typing up a list or writing into my diary due dates and how much and where the money is coming from. I close the green bill folder with frustration that bills are neverending, but also relieved that I didn’t do what I could have done and ignored them for another day, week or month.

Well with the Financial Independence Programme coming to an end, alas, so are my little sharing sessions.

Next month for my last little spiel, I will share with you our five-year plan that has perplexed many and made others just laugh at our gall to go against the grain. I’m too scared to tell Joan our financial planner for fear of commonsense ruling over our gut desires! Aue. Till next month. Hei kona.

Kelly’s Money Matters Relieved, exhausted and still stunned are a few sentiments to describe making it through Christmas and the holidays with five tamariki, friends and whānau.

For once in my life I am craving a bit of routine and structure – weird, I must be maturing. Half way through the holidays I was patting myself on the back and saying out loud, Wow, I thought these holidays were going to drag and be really hard with the tamariki. But we’re halfway through already, and it’s been easy. I spoke too soon. The last week of holidays completely did my head in. Not only mine but the tamariki also. We all scrapped and craved “alone” space.

successfully approved funding of totalling over $3.86 million.

Ngāi Tahu Fund

Successful Recipients – Round 8 October 2009 The October funding round saw 62 applicants seek funding totalling just over $731,766. Nearly 40 applications were approved funding totalling $273,950.

Projects range from Ngāi Tahu cultural celebrations, three of which will be held over Waitangi weekend through to regional wide kapa haka events being funded.

Te Atakura, a regional wide kapa haka celebration taking place in October is an example of this.

Rūnanga and marae-based projects continue to also be very popular, with topics of high interest being tikanga and kawa, mahi toi and whakapapa.

A number of Ngāi Tahu specific resources have also been funded for development; these include a Ngāi Tahu history-related pukapuka (book) along with a workshop on how to create your own Ngāi Tahu pukapuka.

Keep an eye out for the new Ngāi Tahu events calendar located, which can be found on our website www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz and will list a number of the exciting Ngāi Tahu events taking place all over the rōhe.

Strengthening Ngāi Tahutanga Calling for project applications now!

• Whakapapa • Te Reo me ngä Tikanga • Mahi Toi • Whānau Development • Whenua Development • Mahinga Kai • And more Applications close Friday 26 March.

Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. www.ngaitahufund.com, email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

The Ngāi Tahu Fund provides resources to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga, hapū towards initiatives that help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahu culture.

Since the conception of the Ngāi Tahu Fund in 2005, eight funding rounds have been completed with 565 applications received seeking just a total over $7.8 million in funding. In total, 383 projects have been

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Application Number 000606

Applicant

Sponsor

T Winterburn

N Randle G Heath M Karetai

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W. A. Heath Whānau Trust He Kahui Motapopiri Mō Kath Dickson Te Rōpū o Tāne Mahuta Trust B Pitman Kāi Tahu Ki Tāmaki Makaurau Te Taumutu Rūnanga

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga Te Taumutu Rūnanga R Parata Positive Directions Trust M Gillies

R Nutira D Sheat T Parata A Tikao M Gray

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K Davis W Martin Catherine Te Kiotoa Stuart Te Rangimarie Kapa Haka

T Wright W Martin E Dell S Beaton

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N Rapana GTT Associates Ltd

R Brennan C Crofts

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Te Rau Aroha Marae

F Ryan

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M Daniels Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Incorporated Society Wairewa Rūnanga Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata M Tamati-Quennell

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000641 000642 000644 000645 000646 000649 000651 000656

Te Maiawhitia o Ngāi Tahu Whānau Trust Ōnuku Rūnanga

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Te Rokomai Trust

T Hoeta B Pitman C Tikao E Taiaroa

R Daniels L Tumahai M Wakefield M Wakefield G Grennell G Grennell G Grennell M TamatiQuennell M Fransen G Tikao M Tankersley

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Project Title Marae Based Wānaka Reo (Series 2) Whānau Wānaka Kāi Tahu Stories Wānaka North Canterbury Waitangi Day Festival Whakapapa Wānaka Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Celebrations Tamariki Arts and Activities Wānaka Taumutu Tuna Wānaka Cultural Celebration Whakapapa Wānaka Cultural Perspectives Project Collation of Archival Papers and Manuscripts Waka Ama Wānaka Whakapapa Wānaka Whakapapa Wānaka Te Rangimarie Kapa Haka Wānaka Cultural Wānaka The Whare Pūrākau o Waruwarutu Te Rau Aroha Marae Mara Kai Project Whānaukataka Project Performing Arts Wānaa

Total Approved $4,280 $3,500 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $3,800 $2,050 $7,000 $3,450 $5,000 $4,950 $4,741 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000 $2,000 $13,000 $5,000 $3,600 $5,000

Wairewa Kapa Haka Wānaka Te Atakura

$3,250 $10,000

Koukourarata Kapa Haka Wānaka Tikaka/Kawa Wānaka

$3,250

Kaawatea Cultural Support and Development Āhua Project

$4,280

Whakapapa Research Project

$4,200

Ōnawe Peninsula Whakairo Project Kā Ōhākī o Kā Tīpuna Documentary

$19,700

$4,280

$4,210

$4,725

Application Number 000659 000660

Applicant T Bryan D Brennan

Sponsor

Project Title

T Bryan T Brennan

Kāi Tahu Māori Music Wānaka Kāi Tahu Rakatahi Cultural Wānaka Ōnuku Treaty Festival Kāi Tahu Traditional and Contemporary Garments Publication Wānaka mō te Tikaka me te Kawa o Ngāi Tūāhuriri He Wānaka mō Te Whare Pora o Kāi Tahu Te Hekeka o Kāi Tahu Wānaka

000661 000662

Ōnuku Rūnanga Aho i te Rangi Trust

000663

Te Ngāi Tūāhurīri Rūnanga

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Aho i te Rangi Trust

T Crofts

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Ngāi Tahu Ki Tauranga Moana A Deaker Te Rūnaka o Awarua Charitable Trust

K Rahiri

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A Lobb T Crofts M Stirling

K Cleaver G Thompson

Rounds 1–6 Round 7 Closed 24 April 2009

$17,600 $30,000 $3,500 $12,800 $5,784 $5,000 $30,000

Total Approved:

Ngāi Tahu Fund Project Reports A friendly reminder that all successful projects are required to completed project reports, with the reporting forms freely available for download from our website.

Alternatively, contact the Ngāi Tahu Fund Programme Leader to have a reporting form sent out by post or email.

Funding Round

Te Karu Hou First Nations Project

Total Approved $5,000 $5,000

$273,950

Tōku Ngāi Tahutanga, tōku mana, tōku taonga tuku My culture, my pride, my legacy For further information, application forms or advice on eligibility please contact: The Ngāi Tahu Fund Programme Leader Ana Rolleston PO Box 13046 Christchurch Telephone: 03 371 2653 Email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Website: www.ngaitahufund.com

Project Reports Due Dates All project reports for rounds 1-6 are overdue.

All interim project reports for Round 7 medium sized projects ($5,000 – $30,000) are now overdue.

All round 7 final project reports are due 30 April.

The easiest way to ensure you get your full entitlements is to set up a small regular payment. The table below illustrates what small savings would be required to obtain your matched savings entitlements if you set up a plan starting from 1 March.

Whai Rawa keeps on growing As at the end of 2009 membership had passed 15,000 including over 50 per cent of all those aged under 16 and enrolled with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. In 2010 we want to try and make sure many more tamariki join Whai Rawa and, with the help of their whānau, start to save for the future.

Want to make sure you save enough to get your matched savings entitlements?

Like 2009 the maximum matched savings entitlement for savings made 2010 is $200. Adults need to save $200 and children in $50 to be fully entitled to matched savings.

Adults Weekly

F/nightly

Monthly

$4.55 $9.53 $20.00

Child Weekly

F/nightly

Monthly

$1.14 $2.38 $5.00

If you are saving for a particular goal, such as tertiary education or a first home, contact us to discuss how much you might need to save each week to fund your goal.

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Taming the tax taniwha – Whai Rawa needs your tax rates Most members have now supplied the required tax rate information and IRD numbers. If you haven’t supplied this information or if you think your tax rates need updating please get in touch with us now or go to www. whairawa.com for more information. If you don’t supply the required information you could lose up to $45 from any matched savings entitlements alone! With the power of compound interest think how much that could add up to over 30 years.

Pātai of the month What happens to my Whai Rawa account should I die?

All assets should be protected in life and in death, therefore it is suggested that you have a last will and testament otherwise your estate that you leave behind, including your Whai Rawa account, will be decided by the Courts and my be distributed to other parties against your wishes.

For more information or a copy of the free investment statement, contact us now.

Ph: 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942472) Fax: 03 3638905 whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz www.whairawa.com advanced level of te reo, involved within you Ngāi Tahu community, committed 100 per cent to your personal language development and practicing intergenerational language transmission, and be residing in Te Waipounamu.

Things you should know: • Faxed applications will not be accepted • Receipt of applications will be acknowledged • Applicants do not have to pay GST on funds received • Duration of assistance will be available for 1 year from the date that the application was accepted.

The award could be used to support the following: • Course fees towards intensive language development ie immersion programmes etc • Individualised training programs, tutor costs • Attend Kura Reo throughout New Zealand • Travel, accommodation costs to attend language courses.

Types of activities that will not be funded: • Minor te reo papers within a generic degree ie must be intensive language programmes • Capital works i.e. course books, course resources • Salary, wages • Laptops • Cell phones • Childcare costs • Koha – this is the responsibility of those running a project and should come from themselves • Major building works, equipment or vehicles as the sole or primary purpose of the grant application.

You can apply by downloading the application form from the website www.kmk.maori.nz or get a paper application form from the Christchurch-based KMK Facilitator (details below), or by downloading a PDF version from the KMK website.

Please phone Keela Atkinson on 03 - 363 8928 or 021 987486 or email keela.atkinson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz if you require further information or assistance with your application process.

By providing limited financial assistance, participants are able to take up opportunities they might not otherwise be able to afford or participate in.

What is Kā Manukura o te Reo? Kā Manukura o te reo is an initiative aligned with the Kotahi Mano Kāika vision. This is a special pūtea to help enhance regional te reo Māori expertise focusing on our papa kāika, te reo teaching and language revitalisation expertise within our Ngāi Tahu communities.

Kā Manukura o te Reo Strategic Goals Have three strategic goals namely to: • Increase focus on regional leaders practicing intergenerational language transmission.

• Support those teaching Kāi Tahu reo within Te Waipounamu.

• Increase the pool of potential cultural leaders who are engaged in Kāi Tahu communities.

The selection committee will consider projects and initiatives that support at least two of the fund’s three strategic goals.

How to apply: Applications can be received throughout the year.

How much is available?

Participants can apply for up to $5000 although less may be awarded subject to the number of suitable applicants for each deadline. Preference will be given to participants who are committed to the kaupapa under the Kotahi Mano Kāika vision of increasing the numbers of Ngāi Tahu speakers of Te Reo, to raise the critical awareness of the importance of Te Reo to Ngāi Tahu identity and thirdly to support Ngāi Tahu whānau to use te reo as a communicative everyday language within the home.

Who can apply?

You need to be able to demonstrate an intermediate to

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Kura Reo Kāi Tahu Arowhenua Marae The second Kura Reo Kāi Tahu was hosted this year

by Kāti Huirapa at Arowhenua Marae, from 17 to 22 January. Te Hapa o Niu Tireni housed 50 eager ākoka and 30 excited tamariki for a week-long reo Māori wānaka with on focus on Kāi Tahutaka, tikaka, waiata, composition and grammatical language.

We were fortunate to have our kaitiaki tamariki, Komene Cassidy, Jasmin Dallas, Ana Tangaroa, and Sam Sykes, on board again this year. A daily program, which was total immersion, was held next to the marae at the Arowhenua School. One of the important concepts of Kura Reo Kāi Tahu is to include our tamariki in reo Māori initiatives such as Kura Reo Kāi Tahu, which promotes intergenerational language transmission. This year the tamariki too composed a waiata for the ākoka and kaimahi and sang it to us on the last day. Kei whea mai koutou!

We were fortunate again to have the company of our Kāhui Kaumātua (Aunty Kiwa, Aunty Kui, Aunty Te Whe, Aunty Ranui, Tāua Pōtae, Pōua Piri, and Uncle Joe). The morning tikaka sessions were facilitated by our kaumātua. These sessions are an opportunity for the ākoka to ask questions and seek understanding with anything regarding tikaka either on the marae or in te ao Māori in general. All the ākoka soaked up the different stories each kaumātua shared either about their upbringing or the different roles they have played at the marae. There was awesome feedback from ākoka, where they found these session inspirational and the presence of the kaumātua gave the Kura Reo a whole different meaning.

Inā te ora o te takata! The manaakitaka from the hau kāika throughout the week was overwhelming. The kai was absolutely beautiful and delicious, and there was so much kai at each meal our puku left the marae on the last day a bit healthier. Uncle Joe Waaka and Tāua Pōtae made us feel so welcome and joined us in our tikaka sessions every day. E rere tonu ana te mihi manahau ki a koutou Kāti Huirapa.

The feedback we have received from the ākoka commented on the relaxed atmosphere throughout the week, the inclusion of tamariki which enhanced the Kura Reo, the time spent with the kaumātua and kaiako which promoted a greater sense of understanding and confidence in Kāitahutaka.

Keep an eye out in Te Pānui Rūnaka and in your emails for the next Kura Reo Kāi Tahu. Nei a Toitū te Kura e mihi kau ana ki ngā tākata katoa i tae mai ki te Kura Reo. Kia tau te mauri.

The afternoon workshops were led and facilitated by Tahu Pōtiki, Charisma Rangipunga, Paulette TamatiElliffe and Justin Tipa. These workshops were an opportunity to develop grammar, and expand student’s knowledge in Kāi Tahutaka and composition of waiata.

This year the ākoka composed and gifted a waiata to the hau kāika of Kāti Huirapa, “Ko te Kāika, ko Arowhenua”.

This waiata talks about the tīpuna and the different landmarks of the rohe. This was performed to our hosts at the hākari.

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Toitū te Whenua Upper Waitaki Hearings On Monday 25 January a large contingent of Ngāi Tahu Whānui attended the Enviroment Canterbury Upper Waitaki irrigation consent hearing to tautoko witnesses presenting evidence on behalf of Te Rūnanga and the three kaitiaki rūnanga (Arowhenua, Waihao and Moeraki).

The hearing involved a large group of applicants seeking consent to irrigate a total of 25,000 hectares in the Mackenzie Basin, including a controversial proposal to house 20,000 cows in cubicle stables for industrial dairy farming.

The focus of the Ngāi Tahu case was, if the proposals go ahead, they will undermine the large amount of work that has been undertaken to restore the mahinga kai resources in the Mackenzie Basin.

Over the last 40 or so years the local marae and people, especially the late Kelly Davis, undertook a number of initiatives in an attempt to restore our mahinga kai in the Upper Waitaki, particularly at the Ahuriri River (this was the main food source for the old Te Ao Mārama settlement occupied by Te Maiharoa and his followers in the 1880s for over a year in protest against the Crown asserting ownership of the high country before being forced to move by the Crown).

The hearing commenced with a mihi and karakia

by David Higgins and was followed by a very moving waiata. Edward Ellison, one of the ECAN commissioners, then responded with his own mihi.

The evidence that followed explained the depth of the Ngāi Tahu relationship with the Upper Waitaki, the extensive restoration work that Ngāi Tahu has been involved in and the Ngāi Tahu aspirations for the catchment.

Te Rūnanga’s Environmental Advisor, Paul Horgan, then explained the approach Ngāi Tahu had adopted to assessing the applications. He covered the uncertainties surrounding the impacts, especially upon water quality, that would result should the applications be granted.

This was followed by ecologist Di Robertson who explained the results of her ecological assessment of the effects of the proposals upon the Ahuriri and Haldon Arms of Lake Benmore (identified as important sites for the restoration of mahinga kai).

Finally, Mandy Waaka-Home provided a forceful outline of the impacts of the irrigation schemes upon Ngāi Tahu values, especially our ability to gather tuna from the Mackenzie Basin.

Do You Want to be a Doc Ranger?

training have a very high rate of employment within the department and elsewhere.

If you are keen or know of anyone who is interested in applying, please forward their contact details to Rachel Puentener, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. rachel.puentener@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or phone Rachel on 0800 524 8248. An information pack will be sent to you, including application forms. Alternatively, you can download application forms from the NMIT website www.nmit.ac.nz. Te Rūnanga can help with your application and CV if needed.

Applications close 31 March.

This initiative is part of the joint project with the Department of Conservation Te Ara Whakamua/ Pathway to the Future which aims to get more Ngāi Tahu working within the Department.

Ngāi Tahu and Department of Conservation are continuing the successful pilot programme, Te Ara Poutama. Te Ara Poutama consists of two dedicated Ngāi Tahu positions within the “DOC Trainee Ranger” course run at the Nelson/Marlborough Polytech. Te Rūnanga sponsors half the fees of the two positions, as well as providing support to the trainees throughout the year.

At the end of the course all 20 participants are able to apply for a limited number of ranger positions within the department, which involves a further two years training within the department. Those not chosen for further

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the Pacific Ocean and head for a region near Tonga where spawning takes place. To leave the lake, the tuna have to cross the shingle bar at Birdlings Flat where it is traditional for the people of Wairewa to capture some of the tuna and store them for eating later in the year.

Iaean Cranwell will share stories of this mahinga kai (food gathering) practice.

Te Hokinga Mai – Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri Exhibitions Featuring Mō Tātou: The Ngāi Tahu Whānui Exhibition and Mō Kā Uri: Taonga from Canterbury Museum until 20 June, Robert McDougall Gallery at Canterbury Museum.

Calling Ngāi Tahu artists for showcase at Canterbury Museum 20 February – 20 June In conjunction with Te Hokinga Mai - Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri exhibitions that opened on 20 February at the Robert McDougall Gallery, Canterbury Museum, we wish to advise there will be a similar Ngāi Tahu Artist showcase such as the two successful showcases held at Te Papa.

The showcase will focus on a small number of artists who are working with a variety of art such as jewellery, pounamu, wood, bone, shell, weaving and other small domestic items of work. Again the artworks are expected to focus on the four exhibition themes of tenacity, innovation, sustainability, and culture.

The exhibition opened on 20 February and will be on display until 20 June. If any Ngāi Tahu artist is interested in showing and selling their work in conjunction with the Te Hokinga Mai – Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri exhibitions, then please: • submit your artwork depicting one of the key themes above, and • submit an artist statement of approximately 150 words, • send your artworks by 5pm, Friday 12 March to: Vicki Ratana Ngāi Tahu Showcase Artworks 6th Floor, 158 Hereford Street PO Box 13046, Christchurch Or email a photograph to: vicki.ratana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu Whānui, people of Te Waipounamu (the South Island), and Canterbury Museum are proud to present Te Hokinga Mai. The return home of the Te Papa-developed exhibition Mō Tātou: The Ngāi Tahu Whānui Exhibition is celebrated with the complementary show Mō Kā Uri: Taonga from Canterbury Museum. Mō Kā Uri showcases Canterbury Museum’s rich collection of Ngāi Tahu taonga alongside contemporary artwork by leading Ngāi Tahu artists.

Open daily from 9am to 5.00pm. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

Mō Tātou was developed in partnership by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Ngāi Tahu Iwi Steering Group, and is toured by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Programmes Rūnanga Showcase – Te Atakura performances Robert McDougall Gallery Come and enjoy live multi-generational performances showcasing local rūnanga talent through Waiata whakapapa and kōrero.

28 February, 3–4pm Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Koukourārata, and Makaawhio, 28 March, 3–4pm Taumutu, Rāpaki and Arowhenua 25 April, 3–4pm Ngāti Waewae, Wairewa and Ōnuku 23 May, 3–4pm Kaikōura, Wairewa, Ngāi Tūāhuriri Ngāi Tahu - Ko Tahu Ko Au Robert McDougall Gallery 12 March, 6–7pm Ngāi Tahu are the iwi who descend from the five primary hapū of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe and Waitaha, namely Kāti Kurī, Ngāti Irakehu, Kāti Huirapa, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was established by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996 to service the tribe’s statutory rights and ensure that the benefits of the Treaty of Waitangi Settlement are enjoyed by Ngāi Tahu whānui now and in the future.

Join Tā Tipene O’Regan for this informative evening.

Tuna Heke (Migrating Eel) Robert McDougall Gallery 23 March, 6–7pm Every autumn mature female tuna (eels) start their migration from Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth) to

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Column Sponsorsed by Canterbury District Health Board

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Pänui the scholarships and grants administered by Te Tapuae o Rehua, which include the Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships, open on 1 March 1. For applications and more information please call 0800 WHAI RAWA or the Te Tapuae office directly on (03) 377-7305.

Tēnā koutou ngā rahi puta noa ki tēnā ki tēnā o ngā Papatipu Rūnanga o te rohe o Ngāi Tahu whānui. Ko tēnei te mihi ake o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa mai i a mātou o Te Tapuae o Rehua.

The number of iwi members who are studying at tertiary institutions is growing and last year 845 students accessed Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea grants, almost twice the number who did so in 2007. Gaining higher education qualifications gives individuals more power over their lives and opens up a much wider range of opportunities.

We at Te Tapuae are privileged to play a part in supporting the wider aspirations of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and those of individual whānau and their students of all ages. We wish all of you a very successful year in your studies.

This year promises to be an interesting year for Te Tapuae o Rehua and, no doubt as schools and tertiary institutions begin for the year, there will be a big focus in whānau on how to make the costs of study for their tauira more affordable. For iwi members who wish to access scholarships and grants, please be aware that

a registration form from the: Secretary, PO Box 307, Kaiapoi 7630, and fill out all your contact details.

The information will enable us to send out minutes, meeting dates and of course your dividend. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tawera 897 Sec 2 Ahu Whenua Trust The Trustees of the above reserve are currently holding dividends awaiting distribution, but due to the lack of up to date information, we are unable to proceed. If you are an owner/beneficiary/shareholder please apply for

Robert G Cooke Chairman In 1983 an agreement was entered into by agents for the acquisition of land from the above sections for the purpose of public works. The land taken is no longer required for that purpose and is to be vested back into the owners.

The details of the meeting as are follows: Date: Monday, 8 March Venue: Māori Land Court, 76 Peterborough

Street, Christchurch TIME: 5:30pm Should you have any enquiry’s contact Mike Quinn, Māori Land Court, PO Box 2200, Christchurch – or 03 962 4914 or at michael.quinn@justice.govt.nz

Section 223 Kaiapoi Native Reserve 873 (Rakiwhakaputa) and Te Wera 873 NOTICE OF MEETING TAKE NOTICE that I, Henare Rikiihia Tau, have been directed by the Māori Land Court, to hold a meeting in respect of the re-vesting of land taken from the above sections and to discuss the following: Legal structure for the owners compensation

He Takata We arrived at Melbourne airport, jumped straight on the bus and travelled to Albury, which took four hours. They had movies on our bus, which was good. We stayed at Scott’s College in Albury for four days and then we stayed at Lake Hume for the rest of the time.

We settled in and then we had a full tour meeting about the rules for our stay. We got up at 6.30am every morning and then had training for five days before the competition started. I liked the food at Scott’s College.

Mikaere Watene Ngā mihi to the Ngāi Tahu Te Pūtea Manaaki Fund. As part of the NZ Koru Basketball Development Squad, eleven Teams (under-14, under-16, under-18) attended the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup XXIV in Albury, Melbourne, Australia on 13–24 Jan. I was selected to be in one of the two under-14 teams (Koru and Kea).

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My mum found this article on the internet about the boys winning:

The teams were chosen by the coaches, with 10 boys being put in NZ Koru and 10 boys in NZ Kea. Our coach was Alby Ellis and our manager was Pirihira Puata.

In the competition there were two pools for our grade.

We played a round robin with all of the five teams in our pool. We played against Victoria Bushrangers, Victoria Goldminers, NSW Kookaburras, SA Magpies.

We came third in our pool. We faced the Goldminers in the semi finals who went on to be in the final with our other NZ under-14 team NZ Kea from the other pool. NZ Kea won the final for under-14 boys. They were the only NZ team to win at the tournament. We all did the haka for their game.

NZ Keas in full flight as they take the title MATT CRAM http://www.bordermail.com.au/ 25 Jan, 01:00 AM VICTORIA claimed three titles and NSW won two but the undisputed crowd-favourite victory belonged to the New Zealand Kea in the under-14 boys.

The Kea scored only a last-gasp 85-82 win over the Victorian Goldminers in their pool match, but on Saturday the Kiwi visitors clicked into top gear and blew the natives away.

The Kea won every quarter on their way to a commanding 78-48 victory and New Zealand’s fourth title at the championships.

“I think that’s probably the best story out of all the finals because it’s no easy task to come over here and win like they did,” Victoria Country manager Ashley Donaldson said.

“It’s an added highlight because they’ve only won a couple of titles — and they did it very well.

“I was surprised how easily they won considering they only narrowly beat us earlier in the week.

Sheaziah Compain was the star for the Kea with 29 points, catapulting the Kiwi youngster to the top of the under-14 boys’ point-scoring ladder.

He was well supported in Saturday’s grand final by Delaney Puata-Chaney, Geronimo Doyle and Jayden Bennett, while Tommy Cole was the only Goldminer to break double figures (10).

I really enjoyed the trip and the games, it was cool. I learnt a lot about playing at that level with other teams. I have made good friends with all of my team mates from around the country – Nelson, North Harbour, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Waikato, and Otago.

It was very hot in Australia, some days it was over 40 degrees. We went for a swim at Lake Hume Resort pool as there were crocodiles in the lake. We were lucky there were no snakes there but there were heaps of beetles, bull ants and flies.

I would like to thank you for supporting me with this trip by providing me with a grant.

Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou mō te āwhina i a au ki te haere ki te tonamana poitukohu i Ahitereria. He tino pai ki ahau te haerenga. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Nāku noa, nā Mikaere Watene

The New Zealand Kea under-14 boys’ team with the trophy.

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Rūnaka Directory Kaikōura Rūnanga Phone: 03 319 6523 Email: timm@takahanga.co.nz Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Phone/fax : 03 756 8088 Email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Phone: 03 755 7885 Email: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz Ōnuku Rūnanga Phone: 03 366 4379 Email: Ōnuku@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Phone: 03 365 3281 Email: Koukourarata@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Wairewa Rūnanga Phone: 03 377 1513 Email: wairewa@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Phone: 03 328 9415 Email: rapaki@xtra.co.nz Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Phone: 03 313 5543 Email: tuahuriri@xtra.co.nz Te Taumutu Rūnanga Phone: 03 371 2660 Email: taumutu@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Taurahere Ropu Ngāi Tahu ki te Tai Tokerau Janet Hetaraka Phone: 09 438 6203 Email: janet.hetaraka@dhb.govt.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua email: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Clayton Tikao Phone: 09 817 2726 Email: Clayton@filmscouts.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Email: waihao@xtra.co.nz Office: 03 689 7780 Marae: 03 689 4726

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Kiri Jarden Phone: 07 350 0209 ext 8154 Email: Kiri.Jarden@rdc.govt.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Phone: 03 439 4816 Email: moeraki.rūnanga@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Kim Rahiri Phone: 07 578 5997 Email: krahiri@clear.net.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Phone: 03 465 7300 Email: puketeraki@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Lyall Stichbury Phone: (06) 8438791 Cell: 027 475 2503 Email: kaitahukikahungunu@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga Ōtākou Phone: 03 478 0352 Email: admin@otakourūnanga.org.nz

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

Hokonui Rūnanga Phone: 03 208 7954 Email: hokonui@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua - Kāpiti Amiria Whiterod Phone: 06 364 5992 Email: amiriaw@raukawa.iwi.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Phone: 03 216 9074 Email: info@Waihōpai.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Phone: 0211353493 Email: taranaki.ngāitahu07@hotmail. com

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Phone/fax: 03 234 8192 Email: orakaaparima@xtra.co.nz Awarua Rūnanga Phone: 03 212 8652 Email: awarua@xtra.co.nz

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Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Angela Wallace Phone: 04 232 2423 (Home) Email: angela.wallace@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz jo.scott@aus.ac.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Phone: 06 378 8737 Email: maungateitei_hikurangi_aorangi@ yahoo.co.nz

Strengthening Ngāi Tahutanga

Calling for project applications now

Whakapapa Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Mahi Toi Whānau Development Whenua Development Mahinga Kai And more

Ngāi Tahu Fund Building the cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui Encouraging and growing the cultural practices, including mahinga kai, of Ngāi Tahu whānui, for us and our children after us Encouraging cultural leadership for today and for the future of Ngāi Tahu Whānui (expertise).

Call 0800 942 472 today

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and find out how to apply. Applications close Friday 26 March. www.ngaitahufund.com email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau Whänau at Temuka

Palliser family collection, kindly provided by Canterbury Museum.

If anyone can identify whänau in this photo please contact Joseph Hullen Ngäi Tahu Whakapapa Unit, 0800 524 824.

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