TPR April 2010

Kai-te-haere April 2010

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Priscilla Cowie, nō Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki

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Tēnei marama

Tähuri Whenua ki Kaiköura – pg 2 Aoraki Bound stories – pgs 7 and 17 QSM award – pg 10 Winnemem Wintu visit – pg 13 Cultural mapping hïkoi – pgs 14 – 16 and 23 Käkäriki release – 23

Tauti Mai Pēpi Mā

Congratulations to Crete Pirini (nō Arowhenua) and her tāne, Lee Cox nō Tuahiwi, on the arrival of their daughter, Mary-Mateka Pirini, born on 22 March at 9.30pm, weighing 7.5lbs, another mokopuna for Tāua Mateka Pirini (née Anglem) and the late Francis Tautuhi o Rongo o Warohiko Pirini, Stuart Hohepa Cox (descendant of the late Whetu Huria) and the late Mary Riria Cox (née Bartlett).

Mary-Mateka Pirini, born 22 March personally attend the Crown consultations and I am hopeful that he and his advisors will keep their minds open to the feedback they receive.

Nä te Kaiwhakahaere Congratulations to Te Pura o te Rangi Parata (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne) who was awarded with the Queen’s Service Medal for his services to Māori and the community last month.

If you have not done so already, I encourage you to visit the Ngāi Tahu website www.ngaitahu.co.nz for more Foreshore and Seabed information and a submission template. This template was something whānau requested at the recent hui. The government has a tight timeframe for receiving submissions on their proposed replacement frameworks – the closing date for submissions is 30 April.

The award recognises Pura’s outstanding 50-year public service career and wider services to the community. Pura began working in Māori Affairs at the age of 17. He has held roles with the Department of Māori Affairs, Iwi Transition Agency, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Māori Land Court. Rāpaki has included a brief synopsis of Pura’s achievements and I encourage you to read a little more about one of our tireless advocates.

On other matters, many of you will have read about our recent efforts with police to stop the illegal trade in snowflake pounamu from the Cascade Plateau.

The iwi has expended considerable energy into clamping down on the blackmarket and will continue to do so. I thank all of you who have invested so much effort into this kaupapa. We have even had the support of Trade Me and I note the quite remarkable reduction in advertising of snowflake over the internet. I hope we continue to be successful in encouraging people to support the legitimate industry, which will ensure pounamu is harvested in a way that is sustainable and respectful to the lifeforce and mana of our taonga.

I would like to thank whānau who attended regional and tribal hui on Foreshore and Seabed earlier this month and those who plan on attending the Crown consultation at Önuku on April 21. It seems that the road to reforming this legislation is indeed a long one, particularly as we are yet to see a proposal from the government that adequately responds to our key expectations on this issue. As I have already stated publicly, the current proposal is a welcome stepping stone to a consensus on the framework to replace the 2004 Act. What is encouraging, is the Attorney General is taking time to

Kaikōura Rūnanga

Ngā Mate Our aroha goes out to the Te Wani and Jacobs whānau for their loss. Arohanui ki a koutou.

March Rakataha Clayton Tuhiku Solomon Ocean Ngapora Te Ahu Manawatu Nate & Aaron Norton Rana Aldridge Donna Manawatu Luke Clayton Courtney Sealey Neihana Manawatu Taukiri Manawatu Sherryna Baxter Tracey O’Connell

Our condolences go to the Te Wani whānau in Christchurch for their recent and tragic loss of baby Connor. Also to the Jacobs and Howie whānau.

Birthdays - February Poihipi Clayton Henare Manawatu John Te Wani Maurice Manawatu Jr Nelson Tainui Kiritapu Murray

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April Rangi Clayton Matai Watson Riria Allen Michael Manawatu Jaegan Taylor Kylie Solomon Garry Te Wani Olivia Papuni Rani Manawatu Ariana Manawatu Ngawai-Andre Pokere Symonde Laugeson

Welcome We would like to welcome Sara Watson as our new kaiäwhina. We wish Sara all the best for this position.

in the activities it promotes. We would like to draw in more young adults and children as members, so we can mentor their interest in Māori kai as they follow their education or career paths. More about that later.

Congratulations Congratulations to Grace Manawatu and Anahera McDonald for making the under-17 South Island Māori netball team.

Tähuri Whenua is one of those groups that has quietly established itself and created a network of people with similar interests around Māori kai and kai production.

It is a charitable trust and now has over 280 members nationally. These members range from landowners and crop producers to home gardeners, students, kaumātua and kuia, schools, marae, köhanga and some of the land incorporations. For many, it is a vehicle to come together to share their knowledge and to spend time with different generations to contribute to the future Māori gardeners or land managers. The collective has a kaumātua rōpū drawn from ngā hau e whā; currently a mix of kaumātua and kuia representing Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Taranaki, Manawatu/Horowhenua and Te Tau Ihu. The committee is also drawn from ngā hau e whā and is chaired by Nick Roskruge (Te Ati Äwa/Ngāti Tama) who also works with Māori crops at Massey University supported by Moana Puha (Ngāti Porou), Richard Hunter (Ngāti Kahungunu/ Maniapoto living in Blenheim), Simon Lambert (Tuhoe living in Christchurch), Mataroa Frew (Maniapoto/ Otorohanga), Arohanui Lawrence (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga) and Makuini Chadwick (Ngāti Hine/Paihia).

The two rōpū, kaumātua and committee, are the visible side of the collective and their combined networks stretch the length and breadth of Aotearoa. They are supported by all the members across the country.

Tähuri Whenua Ki Kaiköura

The 2010 hui began on Friday 12 February with a muster in Blenheim hosted by Richard Hunter at the Marlborough Research Centre, which specialises in grape and wine research. Those who had travelled across from Te Ika a Mäui on the ferry or flown in, had the opportunity to catch up over lunch and then go on a tour of the facilities. This was followed by a visit to the local community gardens, which Richard is a stalwart of, and a brief introduction to the local köhanga reo as well. From Blenheim these particular members travelled down to Kaikōura to meet with other members and manuhiri for the pöwhiri that afternoon. What a wonderful welcome, great kōrero to follow with local history and stories and marvellous kai. The evening was a time for whakawhanaungatanga, introductions between hosts and manuhiri, stories on where people had come from, what they did, their memories of earlier hui and what has happened in between times. Among the travellers were people from as far away as Oamaru, Christchurch, Little River, Nelson, Ruatoria and Tikitiki, Ruatoki, Te Puke, Bulls, Hawkes Bay, Wanganui and Taranaki. Some of the members had been on a hīkoi to Peru last July, home of the kümara and taewa, and we heard about some of their experiences.

Over the weekend of 12 – 14 February 2010, Takahanga Marae and Ngāti Kurï of Kaikōura hosted a national hui for a Māori collective known as Tähuri Whenua. This collective, also known as the National Māori Vegetable Growers Collective, has been in existence for nine years now. Each February or March they hold a Hui-ä-rohe within Aotearoa, giving their members an opportunity to catch up with each other and also experience the local activities and hospitality. Last year, it was at the heart of Tuhoe in Ruatoki, Tauarau Marae; this year Kaikōura; and next year it is planned to be at Waitara, the home of Te Äti Awa ki Taranaki. This collective has a general interest in growing kai, predominantly vegetables – not just Māori vegetables – but also fruits and other foods.

It does not have a specific focus on production systems, such as biodynamics or organics, rather the members promote the indigenous approaches and knowledge they bring. One of its primary objectives is to encourage people back to the whenua and as such, there is a strong emphasis on getting our young people involved

The next day was a full day of events to keep the hui busy and to show off the local region and activities. It

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began with tai chi on the marae atea, followed by a talk about the marae, its gardens and aspirations. After this, the hui hit the road. First was a visit to the sustainable waste programme in Kaikōura (hosted by Andrew), a marvellous project that everyone was impressed with.

Many even spent a few dollars in the recycled shop there. This was followed by a stop at South Bay, where some more kōrero was given on local history, and then everyone had the chance to take a walk up the walkway or down to the rocks. The tide was out so many opted for a wander on the foreshore. From here the rōpū took their convoy to Fyffe House on the Kaikōura Peninsula, where they were given talk about the old whaling days, followed by lunch on the lawn.

each others’ marae, regional activities and horticulture.

The second main hui is generally around September each year for the ‘business end’ of Tähuri Whenua, the AGM. This is usually somewhere central and this year will be at Parewahawaha Marae in Bulls (date in September yet to be finalised). The 2011 hui is planned for February at Owae Marae in North Taranaki, and will be over four days to allow more time for members and local presenters to talk to the hui. Membership to the collective is open to anybody who wants to share the interests and objectives of the collective. Some information is on the webpage www.tahuriwhenua. org, or you can contact any one of the committee or members who will be able to give you more information.

Membership is not restricted to just Māori, rather it is based around the interest in Māori horticulture, and we encourage schools, businesses, marae as well as individuals, Māori and Tauiwi alike. During the year many smaller hui eventuate and Tähuri Whenua participate as much as it is possible. In 2010 we are supporting an East Coast organic hui over Easter, the harvest and hangi to celebrate the end of the taewa season at Palmerston North in April and later some workshops on establishing gardens.

After lunch there was a tour with Maurice Manawatu and his whānau, who run Māori Tours. This proved to be a great experience and took up most of the afternoon.

Then we went from Peketa in the south to Puhipuhi Bush north of Kaikōura and many stops in-between, including afternoon tea at South Bay again. The kōrero and songs will be long remembered and we were all thankful the weather was so good and encourage everyone to get out and participate in these hīkoi.

The jewel in the crown for the hui was the hākari held on Saturday evening. True to their nature of being vegetable growers, the vegetables that our hosts provided had come from different parts of the motu; kamokamo and taewa, kümara and squash, complemented the kaimoana that was spread in front of us: kina, päua and blue cod. What a great way to finish the day. And following true tikanga, we all gave it our best shot to eat as much kai as we could, but still some remained. Pai rawa te kai.

In the evening there was a talk in the whare from Mark Solomon on Māori development and mära kai, and then a general discussion from everyone there. We also took the opportunity to acknowledge the whānau involved in getting the hui organised and recognised kuia Darcia, inviting her to join with the kaumātua rōpū of Tähuri Whenua. It was a great opportunity for the collective to consolidate its relationship with Ngāi Tahu and Takahanga specifically. While all this was going on, one of the nannies had a discreet corner of the marae and was teaching the moko the art of weaving flax. They were loving it and keeping quiet at the same time.

One of the current projects which will interest many people is the Spud-in-a-bucket project, which was initiated by Tähuri Whenua in 2007. In this project, the collective has been supported by Te Puni Kökiri for development and administration. We are currently developing a curriculum-focused resource for the 2010– 11 season and hope to be ready to start distributing materials around August this year. The project is a simple one. We provide kura, köhanga and mainstream schools, who have identified themselves through the expression of interest form on our webpage, with seed taewa (Māori potatoes) and an information handout.

The children are encouraged to grow a taewa/potato in a bucket throughout the summer. As school is closed over Christmas and New Year, they generally take the bucket home for the break and target a harvest day in February or March. In 2009 we had over 4000 children doing the project and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One of our members at Kakanui has canvassed most of the schools in North Otago and they all grew taewa this season. Several schools in Southland are

Sunday was time for karakia and a poroporoaki before everyone started heading home. It was such a short hui really but one packed with activities, kōrero and waiata.

Lots of photos and farewells later, people made their way home. Many were on the same ferry on Sunday afternoon, and stayed in convoy heading to Picton.

Some stayed on for a few days to experience Kaikōura and Te Waipounamu even more.

The collective has two main hui each year, one in late summer to bring everyone together and to experience

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also involved this year. In Ngāti Porou on the East Coast of the North Island all primary schools from Pötaka to Whangarä have been involved for at least the last two years. Anyone interested can visit the webpage for more details.

the trailer was loaded up and the van set out for home, arriving back at 3.30am on Sunday.

The team is very appreciative of the support and encouragement from its instructors, Ngāio Te Ua and Tahua Solomon.

It would also like to thank the Kaikōura Charitable Trust, parents, Moeraki Marae and Letitia Mullaly (chief camera operator).

The national tournament is in Tauranga in June and the team is looking forward to competing.

Tähuri Whenua would like to thank Darcia Solomon and her whānau for the energy and support they gave us in organising the hui and trips over the weekend. The weekend itself couldn’t have been managed better, the ringawera, kaikōrero and kaitautoko, all came together to make a hui that everyone thoroughly enjoyed and will remember for many years.

Ngā mihi aroha ki te whānau o te marae o Takahanga, ki te hapū o Ngāti Kurï me te iwi o Nga Tahu. Ngā mihi aroha nui ki a koutou katoa.

Elections As previously stated in the last Te Pānui Rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, is beginning its electoral process to elect the Appointment Committee, who will appoint the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate.

There are a number of addresses belonging to members that are deemed ‘gone no address’. This notice is to remind those members to forward to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu or Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura their correct and most current postal addresses, so as to ensure that all members have an opportunity to participate in the election process to elect the Appointment Committee.

Kia Mau Kaikōura Taekwon Do Club

The relevant provisions within the membership clause of the constitution of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura are; 6.1 - The following persons shall be entitled to become a member of the Rūnanga a) All persons who can trace a genealogical descent from at least one of the original 1848 Kaumātua recognised as ‘ahi kaa’, to Kaikōura and so noted within the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit. b) All persons who can trace a genealogical descent to Maru Kaitatea.

Kia Mau at Moeraki Marae

6.2 - It shall be the responsibility of the member to notify the Rūnanga office of any subsequent change of address.

In this instance, please forward your correct postal addresses, no later than the 10 May 2010, to either;Sara Watson Administration Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura P O Box 39, Kaikōura Email: office@takahanga.co.nz

Team with their medals Congratulations to the Kia Mau team who participated in the South Island TKD Championship tournament held on 20 March 2010 in Öämaru. It was a very successful tournament for Kaikōura, as every member who participated got a medal. Brodie Morton and Emily Mullaly received Gold; Poihipi Clayton, Kya Solomon and Kimberley Morton, Silver.

After arriving at Moeraki Marae at 10.30pm, they were all up again by 5.30am the next day getting ready for combat, because the event was a 40-minute drive to Oamaru at Waitaki Stadium.

After prizegiving, photos and a well-earned ice cream,

or Henrietta Latimer Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13046, Christchurch Email: Henrietta.Latimer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Kāti Waewae Rūnaka Ngä Mate Cheryl Desma Mason 1-1-1977 – 31-03-2009.

In loving memory of Cheryl Desma Mason: Fly like the angel that you are Cheryl, love you always, Mum, Dad, Crystal, Shanita, nieces, nephews and your four beautiful loving daughters Naya, Blossum, Te-Ao and Lala xxx.

Rā Whānau Happy Birthday to: Ngariki Tamainu, 25 April (8yrs) Awatea Tamainu, 30 April (10yrs) Kaedence Panapa, 14 April (6yrs) Te Are Coulston, 29 April (2yrs) Blossom Meihana-Eiffe, 18 April (10yrs).

L-R; Lawrence Price, Koro Jerry Pu Snr, Taua Ina Pu, Marlon Price.

Front: Tania Pu Swimming During the end of March, Te Amo Tamainu attended the Wharenui Junior Olympics held in Christchurch.

She competed very highly coming second in the 200m breaststroke and breaking West Coast records in 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke.

Whānau achievements Induction Training at Burnham Army Camp A big up goes out to our boys from Arahura who attended the 12-day Induction Training at Burnham Army Camp on 8 March 2010. This was part of their induction into Mäwhera Services Academy. These boys had some pretty long, hard days and it wasn’t anything that they were normally used to. But they did themselves proud as well as their whānau. On 19 March whānau and friends were invited along to their ‘march out’, and boy did the tears roll! Kua maringi noa ngä roimata, Auē taukiri e. Our boys marched with pride and held their heads high like the tama toa they are becoming. These boys are breaking a cycle and with tautoko from the whānau, they will achieve their ultimate aspirations.

“Whaia te iti kahurangi, mehemea me tuohu koe, he maunga teitei!”

“Ehara i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini!”

On 31 March the Hokitika Swimming Club held their end of season prize giving. Ngariki Tamainu was awarded Coaches Award Trophy while Te Amo Tamainu was awarded Most Improved Swimmer of the Year, the Hardwicke Trophy and Girls Third 11–12yrs 2010 Canterbury Champs Trophy.

Ngariki Tamainu, Te Amo Tamainu.

Whānau profile: Tioti Campbell Tribal affiliations: Käti Mämoe, Poutini Kāi Tahu and Ngā Insert picture 4 Ruahine.

Age: 15yrs D.O.B: 26.10.94 Hometown: Hokitika Current school: Mäwhera Services Academy Achievements: Representative in Rugby Union, Best Drill Trophy at Burnham Camp.

L-R: Lawrence Price, Tioti Campbell and Marlon Price.

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Hobbies: Training, league, rugby and green-stoning on the Arahura River.

Future aspirations: Go into the NZ Army and to build his own home.

Contemporary and hip-hop dancer Chantal Tumahai and break dancer Delany Reuben of Christchurch will be tutoring the three-day event, which includes both hip hop and Māori Fusion (tī rakau and patu). A final performance for all whānau will take place on the last day while whānau are treated to a meal.

To register or for more info phone the rūnanga office 03-756 8088 or email: simone@ngatiwaewae.org.nz.

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Activities Update Arahura Pā Picnic The annual Arahura Pā Picnic underwent many delays this year due to terrible nasty weather, which is so unusual for Te Tai o Poutini. However our picnic working party decided to go with plan B; 28 March. A movie followed by a pool party at the town pool. A good 90 whānau turned up to watch the movie “How to Train Your Dragon” in 3D awesome! To top that, we had around 120 whānau turn up to the pool. Our tamariki had a fabulous day (the big kids too) coming up with their own water games (pā stylz) including races on the giant blow-up obstacle course. The day was finished with a prize giving for the races and random spot prizes, followed by a mean-as BBQ cooked by our tāne.

Awesome sight to see, the tāne doing the cooking while the wāhine played with the tamariki. Whānau will be notified when it’s time to start planning next year’s event, and we shall have a plan A and B! Aroha goes out to all the whānau who were unable to attend but hey, we can’t control Tāwhirimātea when he’s at his best can we?

Ngāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Taoka Kiekie Hīkoi me Arahura Pä Saturday 13 March A rōpū of wāhine made the long journey to collect kiekie for the adornment of their whare. Memories of how long it took our tīpuna to walk the trails to visit whānau flooded back. Karakia, whakawhanaungatanga, a cuppa, a brief from Whaea Ranui Ngarimu and we left for the Waimea Reserve not far from Arahura.

Once in the reserve, and after karakia by Ben, we split into twos for safety because there were old mine shafts and possum baits laid around. Whaea said the harvesting is the easiest part and we picked for around 30 minutes. We thanked Tāne Mahuta for his taoka, travelled back to the new marae site and to a tunnel house, where our kiekie, kakaho were drying.

Then back to the grind. Preparation includes cutting the ends off, sizing, and stripping. In each leaf, only the centre vein is stripped out, again the leaf is sized and a special knot is used to tie the bundles of ten. The art in the trade is numbers. Further processes are boiling, drying, and dying.

Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa...

Waitaiki ki uta, Poutini ki tai!!

Aoraki Bound Hīkoi – Anakiwa to Mauka Aoraki Sunday 14 March This hīkoi marked the tenth course, a milestone for all the young and not-so-young people who have participated.

The course is not only for Ngāi Tahu, but for all New Zealanders, this being the kaupapa from the beginning.

And, yes, there have been people from the four winds.

Aoraki Bound is very fortunate to have sponsors who provide scholarships so this course can operate. The tutors for the courses are from Outward Bound, Ngāi Tahu and other whānau, and the course duration is 20 days.

Ngāti Waewae are grateful for the work the organisers and tutors have carried out and wish all participants the very best for the experiences they have received.

Whānau lining up for a turn on the obstacle course

At each function Whaea Horiana Tootell presents each participant with a pounamu pendant and receives the mauri stone back from the Aoraki Bound group.

Rangatahi School Holiday Programme - Rangatahi Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga Wednesday, 14 April – Friday, 16 April Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae will be holding a Hip-Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga, which will be open to anyone who is interested in attending (registration necessary).

For the March 2010 hīkoi, members from Ngāti Waewae, Rititia Tainui, Bunty Mason and Ben Hutana travelled down to Aoraki to be there for the tenth celebration.

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Te Tuteraki Whänoa Trust The trust is calling for students who are planning on engaging in, 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. Scholarships will be available later in the year.

Pre-TRoNT meeting, 1pm Arahura Whare Wānanga, 15 May and 10 July 2010.

Kāti Waewae Trust meetings All trust meetings are held the second Saturday of every second month. The next Trust meeting will be 12 June at 1pm, via teleconference.

Cultural materials All Ngāi Tahu whānui/rūnanga wishing to access all cultural materials within Ngāti Waewae takiwä, please forward particulars to the Rūnanga Secretary, Lisa Tumahai: PO Box 37, Hokitika.

If you would like to add your name and details to our database please phone the rūnanga office 03-756 8088, email simone@ngatiwaewae.org.nz.

Calendar of Meetings Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga All rūnanga meetings are the second Sunday of every second month, at the Arahura Whare Wānanga, 11am.

Meeting dates – 16 May, 11 July and 12 September.

Or alternatively email the Rūnanga Chairman: francios@ ngatiwaewae.org.nz.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Congratulations – Ka mau te wehi! A proud moment for the Mahuika whānau. After leaving school aged 15 to have her baby, Manaia, Michelle Mahuika (now 23) has graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Diploma of Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood.

She gained much inspiration from her sisters, Keri, kaiāwhina at Avonside Girls’ High School and Irihapeti (B.A, Grad Dip in Teaching and Learning, Secondary, Grad Dip Bilingual and Immersion Teaching) who has been teaching te reo Māori at Christchurch Girls’ High School and is moving now to Aranui High School to revitalise te reo Māori. Michelle comes from a very supportive whānau environment and is also lucky enough to have a partner who is always there to offer tautoko. This accomplishment is a result of all of the hard work Michelle has done with the assistance of all those who love her. Ngā mihi e rere ana mai i te aroaro o Te Tauraka Waka-a-Maui ki te tuahine nei, e tū kaha ana i raro i tona tohu mātauranga. Tihei mauri ora!

Michelle with Partner Daniel Davis and daughter Manaia (7yrs).

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou!

Kāi te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki kā tini aituā kua karakahia e Hine-nui-te-pō ki tōna Whare o Pöhutukawa. Ki a rātou kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te arai mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao, haere haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai i te rakimarie.

Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Makaawhio Mauri Ora Recently, we completed a pilot Healthy Eating, Healthy Activity (HEHA) programme called Makaawhio Mauri Ora. The programme involved 12 members who signed up to participate in activities that would benefit their overall health and well-being.

Participants attended a six-week “Appetite for life” seminar that focuses on making better food choices, and then began working with the Green Prescription programme run through our local PHO. The programme focuses on activity, monitors blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol levels, along with weekly monitoring of

Keri Mahuika, Jenny Mahuika (Aunty), Michelle Mahuika and Irihapeti Mahuika.

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body weight and provides access to gym equipment.

Deputy Chairperson Terry Scott gave a well-received kōrero as part of a series of speakers giving lectures over the weekend and we welcomed back kiwi from their köhanga island. A tourism forum was held in the afternoon.

The programme was very successful, with all those who participated in the programme losing weight and making healthier food choices. We have successfully applied for additional funding and will be looking to extend the programme out for a further 12 months period.

All-in-all, the entire event was well planned and went smoothly. Our congratulations to the South Westland Area DOC staff for doing such a great job!

Te Hokinga Mai On 14 March, Koukourarata handed exhibition hosting responsibilities on to our rūnanga in a ceremony held in the “Tīpuna Room” (under their watchful eyes). Some tips and advice, followed by a guided tour inducted us into the role and came in handy for the week that followed.

Maramataka – please note in your diary the following Rūnanganui (Executive) meetings dates set for 2010.

Marama (Mth) Rā (Date) Kāi whea?

(Where) Mātahi a te tau (May) 01/05/10 Hokitika Maruaroa (Jun) 12/06/10 Marae Toru (Jul) 03/07/10 Hokitika Wha (Aug) 07/08/10 Hokitika Rima (Sept) 25/09/10 Marae Hui-ā-tau (AGM) Ono (Oct) 02/10/10 Hokitika Whitu (Nov) 06/11/10 Hokitika Waru (Dec) 04/12/10 Marae

We had between four and six people at the exhibition each day and all felt privileged to be there. Many said they loved the atmosphere at the gallery and enjoyed being able to share what they knew with visitors to the exhibition. Each had particular areas and/or pieces that left lasting impressions on them.

For Terry Scott, the experience was a moving one, from the opening ceremony through to time spent with the taoka. “On a personal level, I found it very humbling to be able to be involved in sharing our history with others. As a hapū, we had photos on display in the Tīpuna Room and a taoka found in Barn Bay. Our toki pounamu attracted a lot of interest. Although it was not dated, it must be hundreds of years old. The precision of the work captured the imagination of all who stopped to view it.”

We handed the pae to Taumutu the following Sunday (21 March).

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: Makaawhio Wānaka Pounamu (1–2 May 2010) 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. There will also be a and a field trip on the Sunday to Jackson’s River (participants will need to provide their own transport).

We would like to extend a special acknowledgment to Marie Forsyth-Mahuika and her daughter, Rachel Kihi, who ensured our consistent presence throughout the entire week and kept our people fed. Marie was our main co-ordination point and did a wonderful job.

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

Tai Poutini Westland National Park 50th Celebration A small delegation of Kāti Māhaki was able to be present at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Tai Poutini Westland National Park held in Waiau (Franz Josef).

Keep an eye on our website for further updates regarding this wānaka.

The celebration started with a pōwhiri for Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and other dignitaries. A number of other events took place throughout the day.

The new widened and tar-sealed roadway into the glacier was opened by the minister and then blessed by upoko tuarua Reverend Richard Wallace. Named Te Ara a Waiau, which acknowledges the correct name of the river currently known as Waiho, the road extends up to the glacier car parking area as part of a bigger project that includes cycle ways, walking tracks and new interpretation panels.

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.

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Mauri ora!

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Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Kā Taki Auē! (Tangi) He mihi aroha tēnei ki kā whānau Morgan (Awarua), Bevan Tipene-Matua (Wairewa) who worked at CPIT and University of Canterbury, was a parent and past chairperson on the board of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o te Whānau Tahi, whānau member of Nōku Te Ao, member of the Green Party, an advocate for the environment, haka man of Te Ahikaaroa, and whānau member of the Celebration Centre.

Eke takaroa, ki te tātau pounamu, ki te taha o Tahu Kūmea o Tahu Whakairo ki Te Whare ö Poutereraki...

Moe mai rā…

Ki kā whānau pani katoa o te Kāi Tahu whānui aroha atu, aroha mai.

two Polynesian Festivals alongside such greats as John Rangihau, Kuru Waaka and Pei Te Hurunui Jones. He was also the chairman of the Polynesian Festival staged in Christchurch 1986, and has been a strong supporter of Te Ahikaaroa Kapahaka since its inception in 1993.

He is currently a patron of the Waitaha Cultural Council.

When he returned to Christchurch with his family, Pura supported his wife Reihana (Doe) as the Principal of Te Waipounamu Māori Girls College from 1978 to 1990.

Reihana was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal Public Services in 1990. It’s now a personal joke among the Parata whānau that they’ve all got letters after their names.

Pura is a current member of Ngāti Kāpō and is actively involved with the Ngāti Kāpō ki Ōtautahi Rōpū, and sits on various councils and currently represents Ngāti Kāpō on the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind 2020 forum.

Rā whānau Kāi-te-haere (April) Charlie Subritzky, Terry Mc Connell, Maui Stuart, Matea Gillies, Yvette Couch-Lewis, Kirsten Dell-Hartgers, Adelaide Couch-Snow. Rā whānau to all who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

He mihi whakamana ki a koe e te rakatira. Mauri tū, Mauri ora!

Te Pura QSM

CPIT Supporting Rāpaki Täua and Pōua The täua and pōua of Rāpaki want to say a huge THANK YOU to the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) students who have made a wonderful contribution to the Rāpaki community and its environment in recent times. The free lunches were a small price to pay for the tremendous work these young people did in our community.

In November 2009 Harry Westrupp, of Christchurch Polytechnic, offered the help of up to 16 students enrolled in the government initiative ‘Community Max’ to the community of Rāpaki. Ably lead by supervisors Nathan and Eric, the CPIT students have assisted a number of täua and pōua with their properties in Rāpaki.

Tasks included: washing windows, mowing lawns, clearing sections, excavating, cutting down trees and making bark chips, to name a few. Sadly this project came to an end in March. The good news is that some of the students from the course have already gone on to higher education and into employment.

Reihana Parata QSM.

Te Pura o te Rangi Parata, (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne) was awarded with the Queen’s Service Medal for his services to Māori and the community on 26 March. Pura has worked extensively in communities for over 50 years in the various roles he has held with the Department of Māori Affairs, Te Puni Kōkiri, and later the Māori Land Court with his work involving the Ngāi Tahu Ancillary Claims Trust.

Pura’s involvement with kapa haka spans more than five decades. While living in Wellington he was a member of three rōpū at once during the period from 1955 to 1958: Ngāti Poneke, Ngāti Riatana and the Wellington Māori Club. In 1958 Pura stood with Te Whetū Ariki o Kahukura. When work prompted a shift to the Whanganui rohe in 1959 he joined Ngā Waka, then in 1960 the Pūtiki Māori Club.

A shift to Rotorua saw Pura join Guide Rangi’s concert party from 1962 to 1974 along with membership in Ohinemutu Māori Club and Ngāraranui. Pura was the Waiariki representative on the “Polynesian Festival Committee” and part of the team that organised the first

Te Reo Māori Classes These have started as of Monday 29 March (Kāhuru-kaipaeka). The next class will be starting 11 April. Please do not hesitate to contact the office for class dates and join in with the whānau.

I would also like to acknowledge Brett Lee for taking the time to teach the whānau with the support of CPIT. Certificates of attendance to Te Hoe 1 (18 May–22June) and Te Hoe 2 (10 July–31 August 2009) were sent on 30 March 2010.

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Te Hoe 1 attendees were Hori Briggs, Helen Low, Moana-Mary Cryer, Gail Gordon, Herewini Banks, Kopa Lee, Tana Manu, Cassandra Lee, Aurora Smith and Charmaine Lee. Te Hoe 2 attendees were Te Rangi Walton, Metua Uri-Ke, Helen Low, MoanaMary Cryer, Mosi Pritchard, Mehaka Wickliffe, Herewini Banks, Kopa Lee, Tana Manu, Cassandra Lee, Lisa Wilson-Corles, Aurora Smith and Charmaine Lee. Waka Ama Rāpaki attended the annual Waka Ama OT500 races on Saturday 27 March at Kerrs Reach. This event is run by the New Zealand Police and has entrants from a wide range of areas and ability levels. Rāpaki entered three teams – tāne, wāhine, and a mixed team. All the teams competed well, with the wāhine crew making it through to the grand finals against the Tuahiwi and Police crews.

Big ups to the Tuahiwi wāhine who won this final. Great fun was had by all and lots of whānau enjoyed the day. I have to say that Rāpaki tautoko their crews in fine fashion. There is even a rumour that some of the Rāpaki whānau may have been involved in a display of our infamous “how to flip a waka” demonstration but this was not confirmed at time of writing.

Rāpaki would like to maintain a rōpū of trained waka ama crew, who will compete in various regatta and iwi waka ama events, which take place during the year. If you would like to be involved in these crews, please register your interest with the office and we will contact you to advise of training sessions, including steering, safety and so on. This is an excellent sport that is enjoyable and a good work out for any age group, so please think about getting involved and upholding Rāpaki mana in the waka.

Couch Reunion The descendants of George W.A. and Kiti (née Paipeta) Couch held a whānau reunion during Easter weekend at Rāpaki. We were blessed with three beautiful sunny Rāpaki days, which fitted excellently with the ‘camping out’ theme of the event. We had an excellent turnout, with many bringing their tents, caravans and buses to stay around a central huge marqee. There was a lovely village atmosphere to the occassion. Many of our whānau had not had the opportunity to spend much time in Rāpaki, so it was great for them to be able to take their time getting to know the place and for everyone to reaffirm their links with the place and each other and discuss our visions for the shared future. We enjoyed heaps of activities and kōrero, with groups spending time climbing our maunga Te Poho o Tamatea, updating whakapapa and visiting Kiti cottage and other places of interest around Rāpaki. Some enjoyed weaving with the help of Buffy’s experienced eye, others had their first turn in a waka, while others enjoyed a bit of competition on the sports field. It could be said that forgetting how old you are seems to be a common affliction within the Couch whānau. Many memories were shared and many more were made. Thanks to everyone that attended or helped in anyway. It was a wonderful weekend, enjoyed by all and a great success. Tū kahikātea i te uru.

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Rāpaki model Rāpaki mokopuna Sofia Anahera Houghton has become one of the youngest models from her rūnanga. Sofia, aged three, has modelled for a little girls’ winter clothing catalogue coming out next year. Sofia is the daughter of Rex and Luana Houghton née (Swindells-Watene) of Rāpaki, and mokopuna of June and Jerry Swindells.

Here she is on the cover of the catalogue.

Wairewa Rūnanga Wairewa Rünaka – Kai-Te-Haere 2010

A loving father, husband, brother, son and friend, Bevan was well known in Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā for his passion for environmental and Māori issues. A former Te Aute College student, Bevan studied at Otago and Lincoln Universites before working for such organisations as Hillmorton High School, University of Canterbury, Crop and Food Research, Te Puni Kökiri, ERMA NZ, the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification and St John’s Ambulance. He was also a member of the Green Party, and stood for the Greens in the last election and was an integral part of their Māori leadership. Prior to leaving Christchurch, Bevan was the Kaiärahi at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology who lead the Māori component of two research projects, supporting Māori staff research development and helping implement Te Puna Wānaka.

He also created Te Tira Horomaka, a Kaupapa Māori youth-based adventure therapy program based on Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū (Banks Peninsula). Bevan performed in kapa haka groups such as Te Ahikaaroa (Christchurch) and Tamatea Arikinui (Hawkes Bay) and was a co-tutor of the Wairewa Te Atakura group in 2007.

He was a passionate man, stood by his beliefs, and will be missed by all. E te rakatira, moe mai, okioki mai...

Tënä tätou katoa, Tini whetü ki te raki, mau tonu, mau tonu. Whatu karokaro ai te täkata, karo noa, karo noa, ka oti atu.

Nei te mihi ki a rätou kä manu pïrau a Täne, kätahi anö ka riro i te rika kaha o aituä, nö reira koutou rä, moe mai rä, okioki mai rä. Ki a koe Bevan, haere atu rä e te tuakana, moe mai, okioki mai, e kore rawa koe e warewaretia. Ka tähuri te ihu o töku waka ki a tätou kä konohi o rätou, tätou kua pae mai nei i te tae ao, tënä koutou i ruka anö i ö koutou ähuataka maha.

Kua pae kä kümara ki te rua, kua Tähuri ki te whakatikatika i kä whare mö te hötoke. Kua huri te tae o te hua karaka, kua maoa kä käkano o kä räkau o te kahere, kua mömona hoki kä manu. Ka huri öna täkata mohio o te iwi ki kä räwekeweke me kä tähere mö te patu manu.

Mauri ora ki a tātou Bevan Tipene-Matua Ehara i te kākahu hou te kākahu o Anu-Matao, he mea i uhia ki te ao i te horahaka mai o te takapau i whakamamaetia ai tö te takata whanautaka mai ki tënei ao.

Tërä te kapohaka wawe, ko te rika o aitua kua tau ki ruka i a koe e te ika pounamu, nö wai te hē? nōhoku te hē? Ko te urupare ko te hau noa, të taea te aukati te karaka a Hinenuikitepo…

Nō reira e te Rakatira, rere kau ana a mihi, heke iho kä roimata aue te mamae i ahau…

Bevan Tipene-Matua passed away on Tuesday 16 March at Porangahau, Hawkes Bay. Bevan, who is of Ngāti Kahungunu (Ngāti Kere), Kāi Tahu (Kāti Irakehu/ Kāti Mako), Ngāti Raukawa and Rangitäne descent, is the son of Mitarina (Wakefield) and Rangitäne TipeneMatua.

Bevan Tipene-Matua drying dishes at the opening of Makō.

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Hui Rünaka – Upcoming Dates 13 June (6 June Queens Birthday weekend) 1 August 3 October (Tri-annual Hui) 5 December.

Te Hokinga Mai, Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri – Wairewa Hosting We are hosting again on 17 May until 23 May. Our kapahaka rōpū will be performing on Sunday 23 May. Paepae handover is at 3pm on Sunday 16 May, when we receive it from Koukourarata and then hand it on to Taumutu on the 23 May. Those who are interested in being part of the guiding for the week should be at the paepae handover on Sunday 16, because they do the briefing after it and show people where everything is.

Guide duties are from 9am to 5pm. If you are interested, please contact the office for further details on 377 1513.

Beach relay, Otago Champs.

Congratulations – Niwa Kapa-Brooking As a member of the St Clair Surf Life Saving Club in Dunedin for the first year, Niwa Kapa-Brooking (te tama a Elvin Brooking räua ko Janine Kapa) was placed third U8 Boy in Otago following regional competitions over the summer, culminating in the Otago Champs at Warrington Beach on Saturday 20 February. Ka mau te wehi, e Niwa! We are so proud of your efforts!

The ‘Dream Team’; run-wade-run board race team.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Tēnā koutou katoa,

Calleen Siske-Franko Chief of the Winnemem Wintu with her headman Mark Franco.

Waihao Upoko Rūnanga pointing out things of interest to the Winnemem Wintu.

On 24 April Waihao Marae hosted the Winnemem Wintu, from the McLoud River area of Mt Shasta in California, USA. The Winnemem were here on a hīkoi wairua with regard to the salmon, originally from their river, descendants of whom still spawn in the Rakaia River.

Unfortunately as a result of the building of the Shasta Dam on the McLoud River, the salmon are unable to

Mark Franco viewing Waitaki Dam.

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get up the river to the spawning grounds and as a result are no longer present in any significant numbers. The Winnemem are hoping to be able to return some of the original genetic stock to their river, and this visit was one of the steps they have to take on their journey to this goal.

religion, marginalised and without legal recognition, they struggle to continue their way of life and to keep their people together.

They have recently been recognised at the state level through the efforts of a sympathetic assemblyman and are now focused on the state legislature efforts to have recognition in place at Federal level. They use the internet and their website to lobby for support and to get their story to the widest audience. (www. winnememwintu.us/)

The Winnemem have historical links with Waihao as a result of a visit here in 1875 by one of their chiefs.

It was a wonderful couple of days as we shared our stories and experiences and found that it was like looking at our own reflections. Their connection with the salmon and ours with the tuna gave us more common ground than just relating to the indigenous experience.

The Winnemem story is a sad one of dispossession and cultural genocide. Prevented from practising their

Waihao Marae was alive with their laughter, tears and songs for two wonderful days and the bonds formed will hold strong in the future. We were privileged to share a part of their journey and wish them every success in the days to come.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Kawe Mate Easter weekend was a very special occasion for the close whānau of Aunty Dicko, Huia Eldorado Reihana (née Tipene), wife of the late uncle Tuki Reihana, to complete her final journey and resting place we returned to Arowhenua, where they were both lived and were active members of their community. Together we acknowledged and celebrated Aunty Dicko’s life as a wife mother, täua, aunty and close friend. At Sam and Kate’s home a long with her many mokopuna and whānau we all enjoyed a beautiful hängi and each other’s company. Huia spent her final years at Awarua.

Moe mai Täua.

He mihi nui ki a Rose Whitau Rose Whitau was recently accepted to study an MSc in environmental archaeology at the University College of London. Upon the completion of her studies, she intends to return to Aotearoa/New Zealand and research the relationships between Māori, the environment and its natural resources in both pre and post European contact society. Rose is especially interested in the concept of land ownership. Tau kē Rose, your whānau is proud of you.

Cultural Mapping Hīkoi Thank you to Takarei Norton and the wonderful team who organised and catered for the Cultural Mapping hīkoi into Central Otago.

We followed the trails of our tūpuna, where they once resided, and utilised the resources available to them at the time, but most important was the whakapapa and the histories identified within the landscape.

Kaumātua Aunty Jane Darris, Trevor House and Jimmy Mason along with David Higgins, Brian Allingham and Russell Beck each shared their respective expertise.

Ngā Pēpi Hou Nau mai haere mai ki a Rihari Hakopa TahanaScadden, little brother for Hoani and Te Uatorangi, mokopuna for Betsy and Kiwhakiwha Williams and another mokopuna for Judy and Darkie Tipa.

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month

Nā Koa Whitau-Kean

Colts Player Jamie Wiremu Tipa-Williams, grandson of Joseph and Te Uatorangi Tipa, played for the South Island Māori Colts on 20 March. Unfortunately our northern cousins where too strong on the day, with the southern team going down 41–3. It didn’t help having six players out two days before the match, but that’s rugby.

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I would like to thank all those involved over the years with putting together the information for the Cultural Mapping hīkoi for a truly awesome few days. The work that current team members Trevor Howse, Jimmy Mason, Matapura Ellison, David Higgins, Takarei Norton and many others have done is amazing. These people, and others before them, have woven together manuscripts, old maps and

kōrero which they shared with us on our hīkoi. I would like to take this opportunity to mihi to you all.

He mihi nunui ki a koutou ngā kaitiaki o te kōrero tūpuna.

Nā Nola Tipa

Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki Te Ngaru Hou “Te Ngaru Hou 2010” on 26 – 28 March was a huge success. This Fringe Festival event at Puketeraki Marae included three new contemporary dance performances by leading indigenous choreographers Vicki Van Hout (Wiradjuri – Far New South Wales), Louise PotikiBryant (Ngāi Tahu) and Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann (Ngāi Tahu). The event won several Fringe Festival awards including best of fringe and best dance event. Louise Pōtiki-Bryant won the award for standout performer.

Due to an accidental omission by Te Pänui Rünaka team at Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu, Käti Huirapa Rünanga ki Puketeraki’s March submission was not published.

Sincere apologies from the team.

Ngā Mate Margaret Parata Haere atu rā, haere ki tua o te ārai.

Our thoughts and sympathy are with the whānau.

He Pēpi Congratulations to Ricky Wiremu Ross and Kirsty Ross (née Williams) on the birth of Hunter Wiremu Ross born on 23 January in Sydney. A new moko for Koro Graeme Ross and Kuia Marge Ross née Tupaea and for Tipuna Frank and Ann Ross.

Hunter Wiremu Ross and tuahine Chloe.

Happy Birthday Kate Pollock Eliza Collings Rani Ellison Marie Vanisi Marie Duff

Ben Walsh

Jean Falconer Amber Bridgman Aroha Mules Nicole Bungard Hayley Bungard Jim Apes

Gary Kent

Ranui Duff

Karina Greer Elizabeth Newell Sharon Parata Chantal Vanisi Keiran Kent Katharina Ruckstuhl Sue Bouman

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For the photo titled “Te Ngaru Hou- Pattis Photo. jpg”use Te Ngaru Hou 2010, Rachel Ruckstuhl – Mann and Anja Packham. Photograph by Patti Vanderburg.

Kiekie Hïkoi In March a rōpū of wāhine travelled over to the West Coast to gather kiekie. The first night was spent at a backpackers in Springfield so we could get an early start the next morning. The highlight of the night was oysters for dinner!

We left early the next morning to meet Ranui Ngarimu, Ben Hutana and Bunty Mason at Arahura. After a mihi whakatau, we headed up to the bush reserve to gather our first lot of kiekie to complete the tukutuku panels for inside the doorway of the wharenui. On Saturday afternoon we stripped the kiekie into lengths and tied them into bundles to bring home. On our return, Phyllis Smith and her whānau boiled the bundles and they were hung to dry in our weaving room, ready for the next stage of our project. We would like to thank Ranui, Bunty, Ben and Roka for giving us their time and sharing their knowledge especially on a very busy weekend.

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be made aware that some sites looking like an ordinary paddock contain a rich history.

Thank you also to our drivers and everyone who helped make our trip a success. We are grateful for support from the Ngāi Tahu fund for this trip.

Nā Joy Smith.

Kiekie heke - Arahura, March 2010.

Tamariki Programme – Puketeraki Marae 14 – 16 July Following on from the success of the January programme, Aroha Ellison will be running another ‘Tamariki Holiday’ during the July school holidays 14–16 July. More information about what is planned will be available closer to the time.

Cultural mapping hïkoi to Central Otago The hïkoi was just like those wänaka we organised back in the 1980s and 1990s within Te Tai o Araiteuru, where we travelled as hapū representatives and enveloped ourselves in the cultural landscape of our tīpuna. The wānaka of those times provided a focus many of us had not known before, as we followed the trails and explored the natural resources that we knew were valuable to our old people. The Otago buff weka project to bring back buff weka as a mahika kai into this cultural landscape was an outcome of those hïkoi.

This year, two decades on, it was wonderful to see representation from many of our southern kaik from Arowhenua to Ōraka Aparima interacting together in the cultural mapping hïkoi, with taitamariki, pakeke and kaumātua all contributing their knowledge and experiences and in doing so, achieving a cross generational exchange of matauraka.

This cultural mapping project led by Takarei Norton from Toitū Te Whenua and a core team of pakeke/kaumātua representatives, paved the way for more of our people being able to experience and consider what it means to be Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mämoe and Waitaha in our southern districts.

Cultural mapping hïkoi to Central Otago.

Congratulations Congratulations to Jesse Te Tau, who has been selected for the Otago under-19 men’s basketball team. We look forward to hearing about your progress!

2010 – The year of the waiata The first waiata noho marae for the year went off with lots of singing, some stumbling over kupu and stumbling over footwork for the waiata-a-ringa. However under Puamiria Parata-Goodall’s patient and persistent tutelage, we had a great time and learnt heaps. It was an excellent start for the year. The challenge is how to continue the learning and provide opportunities for others to become proficient with waiata as well.

Everyone needs to make a big effort if we are going to be able to stand as a rōpū/community at the Hui-ä-Tau to support our pūkorero/speakers and to entertain our manuhiri. It’s also great fun and will stand us all in good stead for future hui and occasions.

Nā Mat Ellison.

As the rūnaka contact person, I found the hïkoi invaluable. The history and knowledge relating to inland Otago that presenters shared with participants was really special. It would be advantageous if hïkoi of this nature could happen on an annual basis, encouraging new participants to take part and learn the fascinating pre-European history of our inland area.

With the ongoing developments particularly around the Whakatipu/Wanaka area it is important that these sites be recorded, and for those working in the RMA arena to

The next waiata noho: Kei whea/where: Puketeraki Marae. Ähea/when: 15 and 16 May. Wā/time: 3pm Saturday at Puketeraki Marae – 11am Sunday

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What to bring: whānau and friends, kai (shared kai for dinner), guitar, water bottle, sleeping gear, pen and note book, word sheets (if you have received them), enthusiasm, voice and heaps of energy.

for us to build trust in the prowess of our instructors. It was because of this “as clear as mud” approach, that our experience of Aoraki Bound was one of excitement, exhilaration, exhaustion, and animation. Through this organised chaos and each other’s companionship we all parted to re-enter our lives with clarity, calmness and, for many, a new appreciation of how many hours are in the day. A well-organised, thoughtful and dynamic course, Aoraki Bound is an experience always to remember and one never to forget.

More dates will be organised as we see what response and need there is for learning the waiata.

Aoraki Bound Along our way we traversed the many tapuwae (footprints) of our ancestors, capturing moments of pure beauty and an inherent appreciation of the rigorous lives of our predecessors. The Kāi Tahu narrative that accompanied the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges enriched our journey. For some this journey was one of self-discovery, and others a mere reminder of priorities, but no matter the original intention to participate, we all seemed to gain a range of new colours, flavours, smells and textures that will, if not already, invigorate our lives.

I started out with very little knowledge of what I had signed myself up for and surprisingly finished with the exact same feeling. Persistence to fight this ambiguity didn’t faze our adroit instructors, Brett Lee, Alfe Smith and Michelle “Mare” Grant. Although it was hard not knowing our fate for the next 20 days, it didn’t take long

Nä Rangimarie Mules

Rangimarie rāua ko Riki Mules kei te tihi o te mauka i te whitika o te rā. Aoraki Bound 31 January – 19 February

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou o Ngāi Tahu”, the underpinning principles, performance and nature of the “contract” between the Members and Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu.

Saturday 29 May 2010 10:00am Mihi whakatau 11:00am Introduction, Manawhenua, Tä Tipene O’Regan, Mark Solomon 12:30pm Kai 1:30pm Me wanaka tatou (discussion) 3:00pm Kapu tï 3:30pm Wänaka 6:00pm Kai 7:30pm Hïtori/history Sunday 30 May 2010 7:30am Parakuihi/breakfast 9:00am Resume Wänaka 10:00am Kapu tï 10:30am Concluding session/where to from here 12 noon Kai/poroporoaki Please RSVP to admin@otakourunanga.org.nz by 15 May, 2010.

The Charter of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was signed by the “Members” representatives at Riverton in 1993.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was created via legislation in 1996, so in the year 2010 it seems timely to take stock and engage on the Charter which is in effect a contract.

(Clause 4. The Charter constitutes a contract between Te Rūnanga and the Members and between each of

He Pēpi Congratulations to Tahu, Megan, Ripeka and Timoti on the safe arrival of Tukitaharaki Christopher Kerei Potiki born on 11 March 2010 and weighing 8lb 7ounces.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Charter / Te Kawenata o Ngāi Tahu Hui Sat 29 May – Sun 30 May 2010 Ōtākou Marae, Tamatea Road, Otago Peninsula Tēnā rā koutou katoa, He mihi tēnei ki te iwi whānui o Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mämoe me Waitaha hoki. Ka noho ki tēnä pito ki tēnä pito, koutou ko ngä häkoro ko ngä häkui hoki tae atu ki nga tamariki, mokopuna hoki. Ka mutu, haere tou nga mihi ki ngä Papatipu Rūnanga huri noa i te motu nei, ngä mema, ngä poupou o te Whare a Tahu, kei te mihi kei te mihi. Ki a rätou mä ngä mate kua hinga atu kua hinga mai, ki a rätou kua whetürangatia, haere, moe mai, oki oki mai, käti. Me huri ki a tätou te hunga ora ka tika.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou extends a warm invitation to members of Ngāi Tahu whānui who have an interest in discussing and reviewing the “Charter of Te Rūnanga

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the Members and the other Members. It is enforceable at law by Te Rūnanga and each of the Members). The Members are each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga.

No reira Nau mai haere mai Edward Ellison Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Telephone 03-4780352 Facsimile Email:admin@otakourunanga.org.nz

young people,” Ms Curran said. “I believe Talia will make a powerful contribution to the 2010 youth parliament and is a strong role model for young people in Dunedin South .”

New Website Ōtākou Marae now have a new website, (which is a work in progress). www.otakourunaka.co.nz.

Check it out – it’s growing all the time!

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Any questions or comments about the design of the site, please forward to Megan Ellison, Robyn Russell and Paul Potiki (designer of the site) at Megan: tahuandmegan@xtra.co.nz Robyn: admin@otakourunanga.org.nz Paul: paul@guanolad.com

Youth MP Selected for Dunedin South Electorate

A big kia ora to Paul Potiki who designed the site, worked hard for us to get it to where it is and continues to support us as we learn how to use it. If anyone wants any web design done, Paul is your man. He has now designed the Ōtākou web site and the www.otakourep. co.nz site – he does this for a reasonable fee. Contact him at paul@guanolad.com.

Dunedin South MP Clare Curran is proud to announce that Talia Ellison of Queens High School has been appointed as Youth MP for Dunedin South. Talia was selected following a speech competition at the Performing Arts Centre in South Dunedin. Each of the four high schools in the electorate, Kings, Bayfield, Taieri and Queens High Schools were invited to select a candidate. Candidates spoke of why they would be the best choice for the electorate.

Talia’s passions stood out as she addressed the issues that concerned her and those of Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa and Te Äti Awa iwi. She showed her keen awareness of social justice issues and a willingness to get involved.

She spoke passionately about young people and education.

Talia says: “If I had time to talk about just one thing at Parliament it would be young people and education.

There needs to be good alternatives for young people who don’t fit into main stream schooling. Everyone deserves the chance to get the skills they need to contribute to society in meaningful ways and get a decent job.”

Talia is excited about going to Wellington and really looking forward to seeing how Parliament works. The Youth Parliament sits on 6 and 7 July. A full programme has been organised including a debate in the chamber and select committee meetings.

Talia is looking forward to the chance to represent the young people of Dunedin South electorate at the youth parliament.

“She will retain her position as youth MP for six months and will be my eyes and ears in the Dunedin South electorate keeping me in touch with issues affecting

We have also streamlined our hui booking system with forms available on the website at www.otakourunaka. co.nz/index.php/runaka/book_hui. There are two forms to be filled out on the site: 1. A hui booking form by group, 2. A sponsors form for the “sponsor of the hui”.

The sponsors role is clearly defined on the site. Once both of the forms are completed and sent they will then go to the office and you will get a response from the office. We are trialling this new system, so please understand that we may have a few teething problems.

There is also a calendar on the website. We are yet to upload all of the hui dates on to it but we hope that isn’t too far away. The calendar is there for people to see if dates are available and before booking a hui.

Any specific comments about the forms and information on the site please forward to Megan at tahuandmegan@ xtra.co.nz.

Kia Kürapa Hui There is a Kia Kūrapa – te reo Māori hui at Tuahiwi from the 11–13 June. You must enroll with Whetu at the Ngāi Tahu Office to be in, as there are only 50 places: whetu. moataane@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

The whānau komiti are happy to provide a van(s) to get from Dunedin and back to assist whānau but you need to enroll with Whetu and then contact either Megan (tahuandmegan@xtra.co.nz) or Paulette (Paulette@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz) with the numbers attending from your whānau. There is a cost for attending the hui which is $30 for pakeke and $20 for rakatahi, and $20 for each child for childcare.

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Hokonui Rūnanga relax, make new friendships and enjoy some laughter.

The day consists of bowls, housie, crafts, tai chi and waiata. They also run a raffle each week which funds outings.

Helping Youth onto the right track – Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust Youth Worker Terry Stott is on a mission to help troubled youth sort out their lives. “It’s a matter of … working with them until they come to an outcome,” Mr Stott said.

Youth needed to be able to reach their own decisions in order for them to take ownership and responsibility of their behaviours and attitude, he said.

“Relating at their level, not mine, that’s a big thing with youth. You have got to get trust with them because a lot of them have been hurt and pushed around. Some of the (youth) won’t talk to you for ages, “Mr Stott said.

Identifying the issues plaguing youth could sometimes involve meeting parents to find out if there were any measures that could be taken at home, he said. The Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust runs programmes including alcohol and drug services, a Dare programme (life skills development) and group services. Mr Stott also helps youth deal with bullying and behavioural issues.

“The big thing with youth is to say what you’re going to do, be honest and carry it through. Because if you don’t they just don’t want to know you.”

The Ensign 12/2/10 by Tuangane Matangi Longford Kindergarten Opening – On 1 March, kaumātua Taare and Youth Worker Terry Stott went to the new kindergarten in Gore to perform the blessing.

This is the third kindergarten to open in Gore and even with three kindergartens in operation there is still a waiting list of over 180 children. The new kindergarten is built on Education Board land adjoining Longford Intermediate School.

Hokonui Rūnanga provides the lunch and Frances Maheno travels from Bluff to provide services to their feet, and also gets the waiata going with her guitar! A hairdresser is also available every six weeks.

Last week our kaumātua visited the local Hokonui Heritage Museum and were given a guided tour by Jim Geddes, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Next month they will be travelling to Bluff to visit Te Rau Aroha Marae. These days bring immense pleasure to those that come along and they cannot wait until the next. The staff also enjoy hosting these days, because it’s great to see our kaumātua getting out and about.

Kaumātua Health Days Every Thursday from February through to December and fortnightly during winter Hokonui Rūnanga puts on a day for our kaumātua. We provide transport for those who can’t drive, travelling as far as Wyndham for pickups. The day is a good chance for them to come and

Waihōpai Rūnaka

The Skip program that Ailene was doing with young mums has ended, after another successful 12-week course. They were given their certificates and a pounamu pendant, and were very happy chappies.

Ngā mate o ngä whānau haere ki te waka o ngä tüpuna haere, haere atu rā.

Kia ora koutou te whānau o Ngāi Tahu, hope you are all happy and well.

What’s happening in your world? Probably not the same as in our little paradise.

The fourth month, April is upon us already; boy is time going fast. A number of hui have been at the marae and every one has its own uniqueness. We had our court judges up to be welcomed on to the marae for the first time and it was a very good kaupapa.

The tikanga program with community probation services has been an extremely well-run program, and it has achieved its purpose of encouraging Māori who have been in trouble and getting them back to their Māoritanga – awesome.

The TPK Māori wardens project team from NZ Police

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came down and talked to our Murihiku Māori wardens, and was very positive, so that was another good and informative hui. There have been a number of other hui at the marae, in fact we have been quite busy. I personally have attended a number of hui around the motu; all good.

no one was at home at the time: 183mm in 24 hours of torrential rain. The island couldn’t handle the downpour.

I went on the mapping hīkoi and to all the whānau that fed us and co-ordinated the hui, a big thank you. It was truly a wonderful hīkoi.

University competitions are happening down here, a touch team staying was here, plus Te Ara reo; a busy schedule.

Well folks, that’s about all from us here in paradise.

Hope you enjoyed your Easter weekend.

For too long now we have had violence in our homes; it’s not to late to stop the cycle of violence. Arohanui to you all.

Tītī season has started and by all accounts it’s very, very wet down there. A big arohanui to the whānau that lost their homes in the land slides on the islands. It is pretty damp in some houses; not a good start for some. Lucky

Squirrell On The Hill

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Both workshops ran on the Saturday, with a workshop before lunch, and one after lunch. All the sessions were full and participants were able to leave with a kete they had woven themselves or with one or two kōhatu mauri that they had painted. On the Sunday Te Mairiki facilitated another two full sessions with keen participants, while Aunty Doe and Tania spent the day weaving and answering questions about harakeke and raranga from interested gallery visitors.

In the afternoon Taumutu members entertained a large, captivated audience with a programme of waiata, poi and haka, before officially handing over the kaitiaki duties to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke.

All in all, everyone who was there from Taumutu agreed that it was a great week and an absolutely fantastic weekend. We can’t wait until it is our turn to undertake our kaitiaki duties with Te Hokinga Mai again at the end of May.

On the weekend of 27–28 March, at the tail end of Taumutu Rūnanga’s week of hosting and guiding Te Hokinga Mai – Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri exhibitions at the Robert McDougall Gallery, Te Mairiki Williams, Aunty Doe Parata, and Tania Nutira respectively facilitated kōhatu mauri and raranga workshops.

Awarua Rūnanga

He Pēpi We have two new babies born in our whānau.

Our lucky charm Waimarie Te Manawa Charmaine Belczacki was born 8 November 2009 to proud parents Jono Belczacki and Atareta Olsen. She was born in Lower Hutt Hospital and descends from Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mämoe and Ngāti Porou.

Our handsome boy Mikaere John Cull was born 2 January to Emalene and Anthony Cull. He was born in Waikato Hospital in Hamilton and is Kāi Tahu, Käti Mämoe and Ngāti Ahitereiria.

Awarua Synergy Last December, Awarua Synergy insulation staff hosted Neil Boniface for a Christmas morning tea, to thank him and the Southland Warm Homes Trust for all of its support over the past year. During the morning tea we all had to unload a truck full of insulation product. Neil

was only too happy and keen to help the team unload.

Our team would like to thank Neil, the Southland Warm Homes and Energy Smart (Project Managers) for their support last year. We look forward to another successful year of insulating Southland homes. [ insert photo Whānau 008.jpg ]

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experience for all. Ngā mihi nui ki a Dave Williams, Riki Topi, Liz, John rātou ko Jason Wright, ko Jasmine Stewart mō tō koutou manaaki. Tēnā koutou katoa.

First Nations Futures Programme Oct 2009 – Aotearoa Case Study [ INSERT PHOTO Number 1 ]

The fellows concentrated on their case study and focus on day four. Tiny Metzger led an exciting workshop on pōhā, Hana Morgan and Tā Tipene led a discussion on how to achieve social change and Kamana Beamer and Jon Osario discussed the Akaka Bill. This day ended with a beautiful poroporoaki and hākari, plenty of kaimoana and our manuhiri enjoyed the tio and a taste of tītī.

On the last day all whānau flew to their next destination.

The fellows continuing their case study mahi through to Ngā Rauru and Te Awamutu. A final report will follow over the next few months.

Ka nui te aroha ki ngā whānau o Te Rau Aroha Marae nō Awarua hoki.

The FNFP Group at Stirling Point in Bluff.

Jason Harrison and Charisma Rangipunga were the kaitiaki of the FNFP fellows, directors and guest speakers, as part of the first component of the Aotearoa Case Study for the programme.

The Hawaiian FNFP whānau, Hekenukumai Busby, Hoturoa Kerr, Jon Osario and Kaiulani Murphy were all welcomed onto Te Rau Aroha Marae on Wednesday 17 March 2010, at a wonderful pōwhiri displaying both Māori and Hawaiian protocols.

Day one consisted of whakawhanaungatanga with Tā Tipene and Hana Morgan, a tour and kōrero of the history of Te Rau Aroha Marae and Tahu Pōtiki, and a discussion of tikanga and kawa of marae. The fellows worked on their case study topic “Climate Change and the impacts for Māori” during their stay in Bluff, with the focus being “Climate Change and the impacts for Awarua”, potential impacts on the coastline, the fishing industry, tio and impacts on tītī.

While visiting Te Rau Aroha Marae, Haimona Maruera from Ngāti Ruanui had the tough job of sampling our tio. Aue! Awarua Study Centre The centre has closed for Term One. We have had excellent numbers attending both the study centre and art classes. Kia ora to Rosie, Nanna Fran and Winsome, also he mihi poto to our children for utilising the centre.

On day two, the fellows facilitated the Indigenous Navigation Hui. We were exposed to world-renowned speakers who are all experts in their fields. Tā Tipene facilitated the proceedings and gave an account of our migration, Hekenukumai Busby discussed Te Aurere, Hoturoa Kerr covered waka ama, Jon Osario gave a historic account of Hawaiian Navigation and Kaiulani Murphy talked about Hokulea. Much knowledge was shared and absorbed throughout the hui. This was a marvellous day, enjoyed by all who attended and especially by the Awarua whānau, who had the privilege of sharing and learning with our guests over the whole week.

Kapa Haka Wānanga

Our manuhiri were very privileged to be taken by boat to Ruapuke on day three. An amazing experience for all, although the sea was a bit rough for some, but once the whānau landed on Ruapuke they were thrilled they had taken the ride. It was described by a Hawaiian whānau member as “an amazingly spiritual place, idyllic, rich in history, my description of paradise”. True to Bluff weather, the seas started to swell and the clouds suddenly blackened, so the call was made, all whānau to come home via chopper – again, another wonderful

Tahi, rua, toru, whā ... pūkana!

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More about the Bradshaw whānau photo from March TPR

Our Kapa Haka Wānanga was held on 5–7 April, facilitated by Koro Tini and sister Manuariki Tini. The interested and willing group of 60 Awarua members thoroughly enjoyed their learning experience.

Each day would begin and end with karakia, korikori tinana, stretches and vocal warm-ups. The rōpū were taught waiata-a-ringa, haka, haka pōwhiri, as well as discipline, stance, posture, poise, self-confidence and most importantly, to enjoy themselves while performing.

Tau kē!

Next month’s section in Te Pānui Rūnaka for Awarua will be a great one, with a spread of the Te Rau Aroha Marae Kapa Haka Wānanga; kōrero, photos, feedback and future wānanga. We are hoping this will be a success for our whānau, marae and rūnaka.

Our family took great delight in the Bradshaw/Hume family photo on the back page of the March issue of Te Pänui Rūnaka.

The sister on the right, Meronea Hume, is my late husband, Russell Hume’s grandmother. She had died before he was born and as such, he received only second-hand stories about her and her sister’s lives.

Our branch of the whānau has been very successful in achievements, in sport and academically.

Koro teaching the boys their actions.

Russell, who died in 2000, was a very talented runner in his youth. In fact, in later life he offered his time to coaching senior sprinters, culminating in being selected as the New Zealand coach for the World Junior Athletic Championships in Belgium.

Elder daughter Jeanette (Tobin) was involved in water sport, representing New Zealand at senior and school waterpolo, competed for North Piha in the New Zealand surf lifesaving and was a lifeguard for 20 years holding national titles. Auckland-based Jeanette, runs a very successful mega yacht service company and has two daughters, Grace, aged 12 and Ella, aged 8.

Elbows up and smile!!!

Younger daughter Sylvia (Sinclair), now based in England with her family, has two sons, Thomas, aged 12 and Will, aged 8. Sylvia has represented New Zealand also, swimming in the Olympics and at the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games and winning a gold medal in the 100m backstroke. She gained a BBS at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and worked as a stockbroker in Auckland, Hong Kong and London before retiring to have children.

The facilitators would like to thank the participants for taking part, and a huge mihi to those who made this wānanga possible: Te Rau Aroha Marae Whānau, H.E.H.A. (Healthy Eating, Healthy Action) and Ngāi Tahu Fund. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa!

Future Pānui For the number of people registered in Awarua there has been very little contribution. As a rūnanga, we would like to know what is happening with you and your whānau. Your contribution would be appreciated. Any messages for the next and future pānui, please send to manuariki@gmail.com

The next generation have Grace and Thomas also competing in sport: Grace in waterpolo where she has been selected in the Waitakere A Team for the upcoming Pan Pacific Games in June in Auckland; and Thomas has just won the 11-year-old swimming championship title for the county of Summerset in England.

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What is in store for the younger two children? We as a family have a lot to be proud of.

Attached is a picture taken of the four grandchildren, taken last year at a family gathering in New Zealand.

Nä Heather Hume

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Cultural Mapping Hīkoi In early March I was fortunate enough to be included in the Cultural Mapping hīkoi through Central Otago, into the mountains. The hīkoi started on the Mataau River and tracked up through the Millars Flat area and into the Lakes district including Whakatipu and Wänaka.

This trip added to the recollections told to Herries Beatie, Edward Shortland and others. While many retold the memories of the old ones, it was an amazing feeling to literally walk the same trails as our tūpuna from our Kāti Mämoe, Kāti Wairaki and Waitaha whakapapa, and to see the physical evidence of their relationship with the hinterland. Our whānau are fortunate enough to still have the undisturbed connection to our traditional practice of tītī harvest, finding pounamu in a mountain stream and silcrete flake knives on inland sites. It gave me a deeper appreciation of who we are.

The feeling of whakawhanaukataka within our rōpū was amazing. We were together listening to our histories, imagining the future and enjoying the present in each others company. These conversations were lead by experienced and learned minds such as Trevor Howse, David Higgins, Rewi Anglem, James Daniels and our own Janey Davis assisted by Brian Allingham and Russel Beck, and all recorded by Takarei Norton.

He mihi whakamoemiti ki kä rakatira, kä kaitautoko, kä rikawera (Arowhenua) me kä whānau katoa a tērä hikoi.

Girl Guiding Centenary

I participated in the Australian Centenary Event that celebrated 100 years of Girl Guiding in Australia. It went from 3–9 January at an agricultural college in Geelong, Melbourne. About 2500 Girl Guides and leaders attended from all over the world, including Fiji, Dubai, Cambodia, UK, Taiwan, Argentina, Thailand, Korea, Japan and Canada.

My highlights where going to Phillip Island and watching the penguins, going to Victoria’s first water theme park, Adventure Park, meeting Alan Fletcher (Dr Karl Kennedy) from “Neighbours”, going to the National Sports Museum and having a visit to Flemington Raceway. It was a great experience that I will remember forever.

Nä Jessica Quinn

Nä Ron Bull (jnr)

Taurahere Röpü The plan was to fly eight kākāriki that have been reared at Peacock Springs Wildlife Park, near Christchurch Airport, up to Rotorua under escort by both a DOC caretaker and kaumātua Charlie Crofts. From there they were to be flown by helicopter to Tühua to a pöwhiri involving Ngāiterangi and the Tühua Trust as hosts and members of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana and DOC personnel as manuhiri. Manuhiri were to travel by motor launch to arrive in time to take possession of ngä käkäriki prior to the pöwhiri.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Special Event for Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana An event of special significance for Tauranga Moana, the North Island and the whole of New Zealand took place on 21 December last. Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga was accorded the honour of escorting to their new home out on Tühua (Mayor Island) some of the critically threatened species of the orange fronted käkäriki.

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Ngā manuhiri and eight käkäriki received a warm beach pōwhiri under the cool shade of pöhutukawa. Speaking for hosts Ngāiterangi was Houata Palmer. Answering as Ngāi Tahu representative, an honour he’s still buzzing about, was Joe Briggs. Featuring among the koha and gift exchanges were some crays from down south and a piece of the island’s taoka, the highly prized tühua (obsidian), our host’s gesture of appreciation for ngā käkäriki.

But everything to that point was but a prelude to the main event. Since getting the birds released quickly was the priority, kai was deferred. A short uphill trudge brought us to the chosen release point. Then, with some 40 pairs of eyes glued on the action, Dan Mason and Janet Kawe, a carry-box apiece, began the release. On cue, the first two flew off with no fuss into the canopy above.

Group photo with birds in separate compartments and four per box.

The third, hungry from being caged for some eight hours, nonchalantly hopped on to the ground, foraging for a feed. Not fazed by cameras flashing, nor by “Oohs” and “Aahs” from the women present, it stayed grounded, gaining instant stardom and several names.

Likely it would have stayed grounded far longer had not it been spooked by the sudden flight of the fourth. The rest, showing no great hurry to vacate their temporary homes, finally flew off to the encouragement of the calls of those already free, the last two alighting on to the same branch to check out their new surroundings.

Throughout, they appeared unfazed by all that had happened that day, as if to say “what’s all the fuss about?” and “don’t you know we’re equipped to survive?”.

The big moment.

At last minute, the plan went haywire. Charlie couldn’t travel, with a close relative falling seriously ill. It being so close to Christmas, a last-minute replacement was out of the question. More confusion, as engine trouble laid low the waka that was to do the ferrying. Kaumātua Joe Briggs and DOC programme manager Katrina Knill proved their metal that day. Not only was a replacement waka found – the more spacious but slower Vagabond, a comfortable, twin-hulled dolphin watcher – but Joe also solved the escort problem. Luckily, the helicopter hired for the day was based in Tauranga. After seeing us all safely on board our waka, Joe made a quick dash, caught the whirly bird and was on hand at Rotorua Airport to welcome ngā käkäriki and their DOC escort and travel with them out to Tühua.

The hākari that followed proved a chance to savour some kina, crays, and a festive smorgasbord of kai heralding Christmas then not far away. Speech making continued, events of the day recalled, stories of Tühua and other Ngāiterangi history retold. Acknowledging the sponsorship by BDG Synthesis and the Isaac Wildlife Trust, DOC District Manager John explained what went into getting a successful blend of conservation and Māori values, for instance, in the reintroduction of endangered species to sites like Tühua.

But all good things have to end. So it was with high spirits we paddled barefoot out to board The Vagabond, while the helicopter lifted off taking its passengers for a faster trip back to Matakana Island and to Tauranga.

Behind was left ngā käkäriki and DOC caretaker who was to stay with them for three weeks to monitor their settling in. It was a day very well spent and one to be long remembered.

On board The Vagabond it was easy to see what influence Joe has with Tangaroa and Tāwhirimātea. A glassy sea on the three-hour trip, a silky smooth one on the way home, a boon to the elderly present. The superb weather set up Tühua to be picture postcard perfect, with the entrance into South East Bay leaving one seeking in vain for superlatives. With no wharf, the kayak-assisted landing proved just the sort of kïnaki adventure the day demanded.

(Updating progress: reports on the settling-in are all positive. Ten more käkäriki were released in midFebruary; they too look settled. More will be released over the next two years). nā Laurie Loper

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Pöwhiri on South East Bay: hosts (Ngāiterangi) on left, visitors on right (Ngāi Tahu and DOC). What you see of the shoreline is a little less than half the total bay.

Happy Birthday to Papataitua Harrington, 14 years old on April 19.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua

Fellowship Awarded Kiri Jarden (Ngāi Tuahuriri and Ruahikihiki) has been awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to investigate public arts programmes in the UK and Ireland. Kiri departs mid May for the four-week study tour.

Belated congratulations to Chris Campbell (Ötäkou and Moeraki) and Jill Morrison who were wed in Nova Scotia, Canada on 18 July 2009 in Canada with Chris’s twins Billy and Tessa in attendance.

Chris is the son of the late William (Bill) Campbell and grandson of the late Georgina Campbell (Harper).

Kiri will investigate how organisations enable, promote and develop public arts and public art strategies, particularly the processes for funding and prioritising public art projects. The Winston Churchill Fellowship Memorial Trust helps all kinds of New Zealanders – including community workers, engineers, business people, actors, teachers, nuns, artists – to travel overseas and bring back with them new insights and understanding that will enrich their community and, ultimately, New Zealand as a whole.

The Office of Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu Hokonui Applications have now closed for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative.

The Appointment Committee will now work through their processes to appoint their Representative and Alternate Representative.

Elections The following rūnanga have completed their election processes and appointed their Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative; Rūnanga

Ōraka Aparima Koukourarata Makaawhio Ōtākou Taumutu Rāpaki Waewae Puketeraki Tūāhuriri Arowhenua Waihao

Representative

Stewart Bull Elizabeth Cunningham Tim Rochford Tahu Pōtiki Sandy Lockhart Wally Stone Lisa Tumahai Matapura Ellison

Ōnuku Applications for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative Positions The Te Rünanga o Önuku Appointment Committee formally calls for applications for the Te Rūnanga o Önuku Representative and Alternate Representative positions to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

The Te Rūnanga o Önuku Appointment Committee is tasked with the process of appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative in accordance with clause 16(2)(c) of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996.

Alternate

Ann Wakefield TBA TBA Hoani Langsbury Te Mairiki Williams Gail Gordon Ben Hutana Katharina Ruckstuhl Tutehounuku Korako Clare Williams Quenton Hix TBA Gerald Te Kapa Coates Jo McLean

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Wairewa The Appointment Committee for Wairewa Rūnanga has begun their processes to appoint the Representative and Alternate Representative.

Applications open from Saturday 17 April and close Friday 30 April 5.00pm.

For an application form, including the eligibility criteria, please go online to: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call the Ōnuku Administration Office, 03 366 4379 to request the application information and forms by post.

Donna Tainui - Chairperson Te Rūnanga o Önuku Appointment Committee

Kaikōura Steady progress is being made in establishing the final process for their election.

Awarua Te Rūnanga o Awarua has received nine nominations for the Appointment Committee. Those nominated are;

Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Appointment Committee is working through their processes to appoint their Representative and Alternate representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Waihōpai Waihōpai Rūnaka Appointment Committee is working through their processes to appoint their Representative and Alternate representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Tiny Metzger Bessy Hildebrand Gail Williams Kate Eruera Aimee Ko

Dean Whaanga Charmaine Sutherland Wendy Nicholas Fred Ryan.

Planning is underway for a Postal Ballot.

that she wanted to be a teacher. Kharma’s whānau will support her in whatever she wants to do. Aroha strongly believes Kharma now has a huge advantage being a Whai Rawa member, with funds being accessible for tertiary education. “We believe education is very important.”

She goes on to say, “Ideally we would like to set up a regular contribution that automatically goes into her Whai Rawa account; you can never start too early!

That way when she decides to study, she can focus on learning and not have to worry about financing it, and she’ll definitely not have a huge student loan to pay back when she has completed her studies. She will be able to start out fresh in her chosen career.”

Kharma’s hobbies include soccer and athletics. She also enjoys swimming and bike riding. Last term she had her school cross-country and came first place in her age group.

Matched Savings It’s not too late to set and forget!

Kia ora whānau, as quick as that another month has passed. If you haven’t yet started your regular savings plan it’s not too late. Here’s what you’ll need to save each week/month from 1 May to save the minimum required to obtain matched savings: Per child: Weekly $1.50

Monthly $5.50 Per adult: Weekly $5.90

Monthly $22.30 Remember the minimum payment is $10 and you can set up a regular AP through online or phone banking or by completing a normal AP form available from 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).

You can also make one-off payments over the counter using your ANZ deposit card, by cheque or by internet banking.

Distributions and Matched Savings The 2010 distribution from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has been set at $25 for children and $20 for adults. This distribution fully utilises the funds remaining in the Whai Rawa budget after the allocation of matched savings entitlements. A total of $2.16m in distributions and matched savings entitlements (including tax and tax credits) was distributed to approximately 15,000 members.

For savings made in the 2010 year, Te Rūnanga is continuing to match savings up to a maximum of $200 per member, subject to Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax (RSCT). The matched savings ratios will remain at 4:1 for children, 1:1 for adults.

Whai Rawa Member Profile Kharma Tolley has just turned seven. Her whānau have set up her Whai Rawa account and are making contributions when they can. Her mother Aroha says: “I think matched savings is a really good incentive to make the effort to save.”

Karanga Mai Lately we have been attending a variety of hui to give whānau more information about Whai Rawa and recently were invited to a whānau reunion at Rāpaki.

Kharma lives in Hamilton and enjoys attending school.

She loves animals and has just got a new puppy, so she has decided she wants to become a vet! Before

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Personal Financial Education Courses In the wake of the global recession and credit crisis, more and more efforts are being made to increase levels of financial literacy. In conjunction with the recently announced financial knowledge survey Ngāi Tahu is undertaking, we are keen to promote initiatives that will enable whānau to increase their levels of financial knowledge. One new course whānau may be interested in is Papa Whairawa.

This is the latest distance-learning course from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. It is a fee-free course that has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to help you make smart decisions about your money.

What will I get from it?

• Supported learning with kaitiaki (support person).

• Three kete (kits) full of exciting learning resources.

• Tips to develop your personal money skills.

• Information about financial products and services.

• Ways to think ahead about your future money situations.

• Improved skills and confidence when managing your money.

• Papa Whairawa – Financial Literacy (Level 1) Certificate.

For more information call Te Wānanga o Aotearoa on 0800 37 37 37.

If you have a whānau meeting, marae hui or weekend wānanga coming up in the near future, and you want to ensure tamariki are enrolled with Whai Rawa or require further information, please contact Teone Sciascia on 0800 942472.

Whai Rawa Facts 1 April • Over 15,226 members.

• Over 52% of all Whai Rawa members aged under 16 are enrolled with Te Rūnanga.

• $14m plus funds are under management.

• Return (before tax) for the 12 months ending 28 February 2010 was 3.74% compared to the benchmark return of 2.96%.

For a copy of the free Whai Rawa investment statement go to www.whairawa.com or call 0800 942 472.

Taku Tahua – My Money Word Of The Month - Equity Equity is a term used to describe what portion of an asset you own. Basically, if you sold your asset now, the equity would be the price you sell it for, minus the amount you owe. As an example, equity is the value of your home less the amount of your home loan secured against it.

Home Value $250,000 Mortgage owing $190,000 Equity in home $60,000

look at developments going forward.

Renowned Māori language experts and prominent Ngāi Tahu leaders feature as keynote speakers of the symposium and will share ideas about language revitalization in Te Waipounamu, the barriers, challenges and milestones.

Keynote speakers and presenters include: • Tā Tipene O’Regan • Professor Timoti Karetu • Hana O’Regan • Tahu Pōtiki • Dr Mere Skerritt.

Kotahi Mano Kāika Symposium Aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi, aku whakateitei ki ngā whenua, nei te owha, nei te reo manahau ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai rā ki tēnei hui whakaharahara e whakanui ana i te tuangahurutanga o Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata.

Panel discussions and Workshops are included as part of the symposium and will look at investigating some of the issues currently facing our language revitalisation efforts and possible strategies to address these.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Toitū te Kura are celebrating 10 years of Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata (KMK).

To celebrate this achievement, Toitū te Kura will be holding a two-day symposium.

Kotahi Mano Kāika Symposium “He titiro whakamuri, he anga whakamua” Looking back, looking forward.

When: 23 and 24 June 2010 Where: Te Puna Wānaka Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Coventry St, Christchurch.

Pōwhiri: 10.00am at Te Puna Wānaka.

Registration fee: $50.00 per person.

This symposium will reflect upon the past ten years of Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata – The Ngāi Tahu Māori Language Revitalisation Strategy and also

To register, or for more information, please contact Whetu Moataane on 0800 KAITAHU or kmk1@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

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• Te Tautōhito – Reo teacher of the year • Aoraki Matatū – Life time commitment to te reo in Kāi Tahu.

Each category will have one award winner. Finalists in each section will be notified in the first week of June.

The exception is the Te Pā Whakawairua – Papatipu Marae Reo Champions section. This section could have a possible maximum number of 18 recipients, because each of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga of Ngāi Tahu are able to nominate a recipient for this award.

There are two categories open to mātāwaka and tauiwi. These are Taniwhā Hikuroa and Te Tautōhito.

Nominations for awards are now open and will close 28 May 2010. Judging will take place on the 10–11 June 2010. The judging panel will comprise representatives of all the awards patrons, presenters, sponsors, community leaders and independent experts.

An official awards presentation ceremony will be held at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae Christchurch on the evening of Thursday 24 June, as part of the KMK 10 year Symposium. All finalists will be formally recognised and acknowledged.

If you require further information, a nomination form and conditions of entry, category criteria and helpful hints for your nomination, please contact Whetu Moataane on 0800KAITAHU or kmk1@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards 2010 As part of the 10-year celebrations of Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata (KMK), Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will be holding the Inaugural Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards.

The awards will seek out and promote the achievements and contributions of individuals, rūnanga and community groups to the revitalisation of te reo Māori in Te Waipounamu over the last ten years. They aim to promote further engagement of iwi members and the wider community in language revitalisation and also to create a sense of pride in what has been accomplished and generate inspiration for others following in recipients’ footsteps.

We are now calling for nominations for these awards. The categories are: • Mātātahi Matatū – Kāi Tahu Rakatahi Reo Warrior (15–25 years old) • Te Puna o te Kï – Kāi Tahu Kaumātua Reo Champion • Te Pā Whakawairua – Kāi Tahu Papatipu Marae Reo Champions • Taniwha Hikuroa – For contributions to Te Reo In the South Island

Te utu: $30 pakeke (18yrs +), $20 rakatahi (15yrs to 17yrs) Kaiako: Participants of Aoraki Matatū, Hana O’Regan, Lynne-Harata Te Aika, and Charisma Rangipunga.

There will be childcare available at the wānaka: $20 per child.

Kia Kürapa Kia Kūrapa is a three-day reo Māori wānaka for those who are at a beginners and intermediate level.

Areas of focus at this wānaka are reo rakatira, Kāi Tahu history, and Kāi Tahu waiata and mōteatea.

We are limited to a maximum of 50 participants. Therefore the first 50 to register and pay will confirm a place at this wānaka.

For further information and/or registration form, please contact Whetu Moataane on 0800 524 8248 or email whetu.moataane@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Āhea: 11, 12, 13 June (Starts Friday 11 June at 5.00pm with a pōwhiri and finishes Sunday 13 at 1.00pm.)

Kei hea: Tuahiwi Marae. (Classes will be held at Te Kura o Tuahiwi.)

faumuina@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. If you still want to receive your magazine in the post, please email faumuina@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 524 8248.

Te Karaka online now with comments!

Te Karaka 46 is now online at www.tekaraka.co.nz with feature articles on rangatahi in prison, the Christchurch Civic Building project, the Mō Tātou Exhibition, Rena Tamati’s life with te reo, and the Takapūneke historic reserve blessing.

Have you experienced Te Karaka online yet? The web site has been completely re-built and now you can leave comments on articles, follow Te Karaka on Twitter, and print or email your favourite article at the push of a button.

The Te Karaka kaimahi team are especially interested in hearing your opinions about the articles and the new website, so please send feedback and comments to

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Ngäi Tahu Holdings Overall, New Zealand’s presence at the Expo will be government led. As a key sponsor of the New Zealand Pavilion, Ngāi Tahu will stand tall alongside other major industry: Solid Energy, Zespri, Fonterra, ANZ and Air NZ, under the banner of Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

Ngāi Tahu to attend Shanghai World Expo Kia ora koutou, I am very pleased to be able to share the following with you regarding Ngāi Tahu Holdings’ involvement at the Shanghai Expo (1 May - 31 Oct).

Ngāi Tahu Holdings views China as a critical market for the company’s bottom line and ultimately Ngāi Tahu Whānui. We are well aware of China’s current rapid growth and increasing prominence as a global economic power. Not only is there potential for increased seafood sales in China, there is also significant opportunity in China for Ngāi Tahu Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism predicts the China market will grow more than 60 per cent over the next five years.

We have high expectations for Shanghai and our delegates will have our full support. The communications team will update you on activities via internal publications, ePānui and Te Pānui Rūnaka, and we plan to develop some positive media coverage.

Kind regards, Nā Greg Campbell Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Chief Executive

At this stage, we plan to send two, very small and focused commercial delegations, from both Seafood and Tourism at different times. Delegates will be attending for the purpose of making and building relationships with major industry contacts in China, with the support of the New Zealand government.

This networking is essential for making inroads into China’s relationship-based business system and increasing our understanding of this economy.

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi is proud to claim Green Globe Benchmarked Bronze status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Benchmarking programme. The programme assists the travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability and is managed by EC3 Global.

It recognises Aqua Taxi staff and their commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standard.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism: our Abel Tasman teams are green!

Kaiteriteri Kayak staff are wearing their clean, green attitude on their sleeves. Their new uniforms are made from fabric containing five percent PET from recycled plastic bottles. Bottle lids and stickers are removed and the remains mechanically crushed and converted into thin strands of yarn, which are then combined with traditional polyester yarn and woven into Eco Fit fabric.

And the new uniforms are comfortable as well!

Aqua Taxi’s energy consumption, waste sent to landfill, waste recycling, community contributions and pesticide products are at or above best practice level. Other benefits include more efficient practices and cost savings.

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi is owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism.

Taxis run the entire length of the Abel Tasman National Park year round, departing from Mārahau and Kaiteriteri.

Kaiteriteri Kayak, Abel Tasman Kayaks and Abel Tasman Freedom Kayaks are part of Kayaking Abel Tasman, a joint business venture 50 per cent owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism.

Above from left: Dawn Daley-Coers; Jessica Thompson; Hiro Natori; Lee-Anne Jago (Kayak Operations Manager); Harley Trafford; Jacinda Mitchell; all of Kaiteriteri Kayak.

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Put Te Koha 2010 in your calender today. It will be a show not to be missed! Tahu FM will put out a pānui with further details and notify you as soon as tickets are available to purchase.

Te Koha Tahu FM with the support of Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will be showing Te Koha 2010, Gifts of our Ancestors at the Isaac Theatre Royal in June.

Te Koha is an extravaganza of Māori-Nesian music and performing arts. Featuring artists showcasing their talent in kapahaka, polynesian culture, jazz and a variety of dance and instrumental’s.

There will be a matinée (especially for school students), and evening show on Friday 18 June, and matinée and evening shows on Saturday 19 June.

Te Koha 2009 was well received by staff who attended.

There’s always something for the whole whānau to enjoy!

These changes are a positive step forward for the partnership in an environment where educational success for Māori is not only a critical Ngāi Tahu aspiration but one which is shared across the country.

Changes to Te Tapuae o Rehua Following a recent review, Te Tapuae o Rehua’s Board of Directors has approved changes to its structure, strategy and key priorities, to better respond to the current tertiary environment.

The changes aim to strengthen the commitment of Te Tapuae o Rehua partners at the highest level and to influence national tertiary strategy and policy where they impact Māori, in the South Island and Ngāi Tahu context.

Here is an overview of what is happening: • The Board of Directors will continue its strategic and financial overview.

• Business and implementation planning is to be delegated to a newly named Executive Board.

• The Executive Board will be made up of each partner’s Senior Manager Māori and the CEO of Te Tapuae o Rehua.

• The Executive Board will create a project team structure for new initiatives and programmes.

Changes aim to better utilise the considerable skills and expertise of our partners and achieve greater integration. Responding to issues of Ngāi Tahu concern and sharing best practice are specified in a new set of priorities for the partnership.

The core vision of Te Tapuae o Rehua has not changed since its 1998 inception: to lead tertiary sector Māori achievement and innovation within the Ngāi Tahu takiwa.

Our goals: • To support the reinvigoration of Te Reo. • To help build skills, educational attainment and intellectual knowledge.

• To improve pathways for Māori students from school to tertiary education.

Colin Mantell Chair, Board of Directors Te Tapuae o Rehua (Te Tapuae o Rehua is a unique partnership whose Shareholders are CPIT, Lincoln University, Otago Polytechnic, the University of Canterbury, the University of Otago and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.)

New Te Tapuae website

Te Tapuae o Rehua has developed a new website which we hope will be more user friendly and informative for Ngāi Tahu whānui. Our new site, www. tetapuae.co.nz offers direct links to applications for the scholarships administered by Te Tapuae, the websites of our partners, information on tertiary education pathways and current projects while also profiling the learning journeys of tauira Māori. The site will be further developed this year so that we may continue to promote tertiary education as a pathway, the successes of students and mātauranga Māori.

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Pänui Mr de Bres welcomed Dr Ngata’s support, and told the conference he was hoping for real synergy between Māori Language Week and Samoan Language Week.

Mr de Bres hopes the Māori Language Commission, Māori media, kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa will provide Māori-Samoan translations in Samoan Language Week, and Samoan media and schools will do the same in Māori Language Week.

Māori and Samoan organisations promote New Zealand’s top languages The Māori Language Commission and the Association of Samoan Teachers will join forces to promote both Samoan Language Week and Māori Language Week this year. Samoan Language Week starts on 30 May and Māori Language Week on 26 July.

“That would promote both languages and also the close relationship between them. A precursor to this has been the support of the Pacific Radio Network for Māori Language Week,” he said.

Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres told the Samoan Teacher’s Association annual conference in Wellington today (8 April) that he had received a message to this effect from Māori Language Commission Acting Chief Executive Dr Wayne Ngata.

Other confirmed partners in Samoan Language Week include the Human Rights Commission, the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO, the Samoan Advisory Council, Victoria University, the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Samoa Capital Radio, Radio Samoa, Television New Zealand, and the National Pacific Radio Network.

Dr Ngata said the Commission was “supportive of Samoan Language Week and of mutual support for Polynesian languages in Aotearoa and the Pacific”.

Māori and Samoan are the two most commonly spoken languages in New Zealand after English, and Māori and Samoans are New Zealand’s second and fourth largest ethnic groups respectively.

Find out more about Samoan Language Week on their website www.hrc.co.nz, keyword: Samoan.

If you are able to help or have items you would like to be part of the archive project, please register your interest by contacting:

Rehua Marae Archive Project Nau mai, tauti mai

Marlene Kamo, Phone: (03) 355 5615 ext 700 Email: rehuamarae.archiveproject@gmail.com Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa Rehua Marae Archive Project.

Rehua Marae is a Te Waipounamu institution and through the vision of Ngāi Tahu and Ngā Maata Waka kaumātua, past and present, it has played an important role in helping shape the Ōtautahi and Waitaha which we enjoy today.

Home of the Trade Training Scheme from 1952 to 1981 Rehua Marae has brought together iwi, hapū and whānau from all four corners of Aotearoa touching the lives of thousands of individuals and whānau.

The Rehua Marae Archive Project led by Dr Terry Ryan and Marlene Kamo aims to protect and preserve the history of Rehua Marae and the Trade Training Scheme by cataloging and archiving the hundreds of photographs, documents and taonga that hold this precious history.

The project is in its early stages and Uncle Terry and Aunty Marlene are interested in hearing from whānau that are able to contribute their energy, enthusiasm and time to assist with the mahi.

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1999 Hawaii Music Awards for Che Fu’s track ‘Waka’; Hon. Georgina Te Heuheu, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and Associate Minister of Māori Affairs – An MP since 1996 Mrs Te Heuheu is the first Māori woman to gain a law degree and be admitted to the High Court as Barrister and Solicitor; Jackie Te Kani the General manager of the Māori women’s welfare league; Kiri Tamihere Waititi and Professor Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, esteemed tä moko researcher.

Mana Wähine Seminar Series 2010 The legacy of Māori women and leadership is being promoted through the Mana Wähine Seminar Series.

The University of Canterbury’s Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, in association with the Manu Ao Academy are proud to host the 2010 Mana Wāhine Seminar Series. As part of the 3rd Mana Wähine Seminar Series a range of outstanding guest speakers have been invited to share their experiences and knowledge.

Guest presenters this year include:

Dr Apirana Mahuika (Chairman of Te Rūnanga of Ngāti Pōrou) will be the sole male speaker and will be representing Ngāti Pōrou and the strong links between the iwi and female leadership. Mana wähine is inherent in Ngāti Pōrou whakapapa, stemming from their twin peaks of Hikurangi, Te Tone o Houku and Te Tipi a Taikehu, one female and one male, reflecting the complementary roles that men and women play in Ngāti Pōrou.

Miriama Evans, of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga – Prime Minister and Cabinet; Paula Rigby, Christchurch City Council Māori Arts adviser; Maruhaeremuri Stirling and Kiwa Hutchens, Ngāi Tahu kaumätua and living exemplars of mana wähine; Tamara Witika a researcher of aboriginal women in film has completed a Master of Arts on Aboriginal women in film and now is researching a Doctoral thesis on Māori women in film; Donna Awatere-Huata, former Member of Parliament and advocate for Māori rights and issues, is and was a significant Māori activist at the forefront of Māori protest movements including Ngā Tamatoa group and working against the 1981 Springbok Tour; Merata Mita, esteemed Māori woman filmmaker – creator of such films as ‘Patu’ and ‘Mauri’. She has received such awards as best prize at Italy’s Rimini Film Festival for Mauri and won the Music Video of the Year Award at the

The Seminar Series is held weekly at Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, which is located on campus at the University of Canterbury. The seminars run for an hour on Tuesdays in Room 253 – Te Awaroa.

An 11am presentation start time with light refreshments offered afterward plus the opportunity to mingle with the guest presenters.

For further information please contact: Ranui Ngarimu: 03-364-2597 Ext. 8590 Hariata Tai Rakena: 03-364-2597 Ext. 8596

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, and the Timaru District Council to become shareholders in the business have played a huge part in this latest success.

Māori Rock Art Centre After many years of planning, and a huge fundraising effort, the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust is pleased to announce that it has now secured the full $2.7 million required to turn the Māori Rock Art Centre project in Timaru from a dream into a reality!

With ‘all systems go’ in terms of funding, the Trust can now kick-off the final build phase of the project and is looking forward to welcoming whānau to the launch of the centre later this year!

Early in April the Trust received word from the Lottery Significant Community Projects Fund that its final application of $600,000 for the project had been granted, with the committee noting the significant contribution that the project would make in the areas of arts, culture and heritage, tourism and economic development.

The success of this final application was made possible through the ongoing support of the many local and national funding bodies that have contributed to the project over the years. In particular, grants from the Ngāi Tahu Fund (totalling $400,000) and commitments from the holding companies of Te Rūnanga o Waihao,

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Programme aims to screen all newborns’ hearing Lani, the Travel Consultant for Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu says she is more than happy to speak with anyone about it.

“Not enough of our babies are getting this screen done, once they have left the hospital it is so much harder to get back for the appointment.”

The Canterbury District Health Board aims to make hearing screening for newborn babies available to all parents by the middle of this year. The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme (UNHSEIP) started rolling out across the region in May 2009. Its aim is to catch hearing loss early.

According to the National Screening Unit, the early detection of hearing loss ideally by three months of age - and being able to intervene early – has been shown to greatly improve long-term language skills and brain function. International evidence Lani Carter with her newborn baby daughter Analea, having her hearing shows that babies who begin to receive screened in the clinic by Maria Low, CDHB Newborn Hearing Screener. appropriate intervention such as hearing aid use and developmental support When a Maori health nurse at Christchurch Women’s before the age of six months can maintain language, Hospital offered Lani Carter a free hearing screening for social and emotional development equivalent with their her newborn baby she did not hesitate. physical development.

“It was an easy decision really, it gives you peace of “At the moment, the average age kids are picked up with mind.” hearing loss in New Zealand is around 45 months – or Her precious baby girl Analea, now a healthy 8 monthalmost four years of age,” says Angela Deken CDHB old, passed the test.

Co-ordinator for the UNHSEIP. The UNHSEIP is “But even if she didn’t it would not have been too much expected to bring significant improvements in early of a stress because it would have been identified early detection rates. before impacting on her speech or learning. That’s why By the end of January 2010, about 2900 babies had been I believe it is so important. Otherwise by the time any screened within the CDHB’s screening programme. hearing problem is discovered they are four years old “Two babies have been confirmed as having hearing loss and that is four years too late. so far,” says Angela. These babies were diagnosed by “Mothers should definitely make sure they do not leave three months of age had their hearing aids fitted when that hospital without having the screening done and if they were about four months of age. they leave early come back to one of the clinics they In New Zealand up to 170 babies are born each year with run. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. This is for moderate to significant hearing loss. our babies. This is about their health.”

At the clinic, one of which is situated at Christchurch There are two types of screening methods, both of which Women’s Hospital, the mother is encouraged to bring are painless: one involves a small soft tipped earpiece their baby in when they are asleep or well settled. The being placed in the baby’s ear. This makes a clicking whole screen takes only 10 -20 minutes and does not sound and a computer shows how the ear responds. The disturb the baby. other screen involves the same soft sounds being played “They put a head set on the baby with what looks like a through ear cups and the computer assesses the hearing one-sided ear muff. It clicks and they monitor the baby’s nerve response. response.”

For more information about the screening programme Lani says the hearing screeners are friendly and see www.nsu.govt.nz professional to deal with.

If you have any concerns about your child’s hearing talk “The women are very kind, thoughtful and helpful to your doctor or Well Child provider. A checklist “Can my and it’s not at all an intrusive process. It’s a lovely baby hear?” can be found in the Well Child/Tamariki Ora experience, not frightening at all.”

Health Book.

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WIN A COMPUTER!!

Te Pānui Rūnaka is getting its own website in August. To celebrate we are giving away two Netbook computers. We are running two competitions, one in August and one in September.

To enter you have to: 1. Be a registered member with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

2. Write comments on three stories on the website in August for the first draw.

3. Write comments on three stories on the website in September for the second draw.

Winners will be announced in the September and October issues of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

To practice writing an online comment, why not check out www.tekaraka.co.nz and leave a comment on some of the great whānau stories there.

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

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

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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

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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

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Whakaahua Tﾄｫpuna/Whﾄ］au Rehua Hostel - 1951-1952

Photo kindly provided by Marlene Kamo from the Rehua Archives.

The above photo features what we believe is the first intake of girls at the Rehua Hostel in 1951-1952.

Joseph Wallingford Moss and his wife, Taka Moss, nﾃｩe Deaconess Taka Ropata (Haahi Weterihana), are in the front row surrounded by the girls. Joe and Taka Moss were the first Master and Matron of Rehua.

We do recognise Reverend Falkingham, Sir Robert McFarlane, Reverend George Laurensen, Reverend Piripi Rakena, all in the back row, but need help to identify the names of the grils and others in the photo.

Rehua took on the Boys Trade Training Scheme the following year.

Should any one be able to assist in the identification please contact Dr Terry Ryan, Director, Whakapapa Ngﾄ（ Tahu ph 0800 524 824 or email terry.ryan@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.