TPR May 2010 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Mātahi-ā-te-tau May 2010

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua, e Liam Ellison, nō Puketeraki

Tēnei marama • • • • • •

Graduations galore – pgs 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18 Hone Wetere Church 125th – pgs 8 – 9 Mōhiki (mogi) on the Waitaki – pgs 10 – 11 Rangatahi Whānau Wānanga – pgs 16 – 17 Te Rourou Centre, Awarua – pgs 19 – 20 Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori awards – p 22

Tauti mai pēpi mā

Ravi Norman To Roger and Kumari Johnstone (Invercargill) a precious son Ravi Norman, born 4 March. Just six weeks, two treasured mokopuna for Muriel and Norman, most welcome additions to the Stirling, Hunter, Goodwillie whānau and the Canning and Manakin families.

Bailey Ella Kura

To Dion and Sara Johnstone (Perth) a beautiful daughter Bailey Ella Kura born 18 January.

Nä te Kaiwhakahaere

like that of Ngāi Tahu, was the framework as it stands is inadequate and must be improved to recognise iwi, hapū and whānau mana and tikanga. Our views were also similar on the issue of water and a good discussion was had around our future positions as part of any greater debate on ownership. Other topics covered included Whānau Ora, publicprivate-iwi partnerships and kotahitanga – how iwi can work better together to achieve mutual outcomes. It is my view that the iwi Chairs Forum is becoming more cohesive and gaining momentum. All who attended were very clear on the mandate of the forum being to facilitate discussion, particularly between the Crown and iwi, but that the decision making processes belongs back with tribal authorities. On the Friday night before the forum, the scene for the weekend activities was set at Te Hokinga Mai our exhibition at the Robert McDougall Gallery in Christchurch. I was pleased to welcome the Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, who spoke to the Iwi leaders present about the future economic direction for Māori and the work of his taskforce.

In my opinion, the most amicable and constructive Iwi Chairs Forum of the past five years was held at Ōnuku Marae on the weekend of May 8-9. The manaaki of the hau kāinga was exceptional and the comments from the Iwi leaders were consistently about the warmth of the marae, the beauty of Ōnuku, and the generosity of the people. As I said at the end of proceedings, Ōnuku and the success of the hui will be remembered and talked about around the nation. So again I extend my thanks to all those who contributed to the weekend, including the Friday night function on the 7th at the Robert McDougall Gallery which I will refer to in a moment.

First however, an update on the business issues that were discussed by the Iwi Chairs. There were a number of unanimous resolutions passed throughout the weekend. Importantly, the chairs were of the same mind on the current state of the the government’s proposed foreshore and seabed framework. Their view,

The Taskforce on Māori Economic Development was set up by the Minister following a summit he held not long after the November 2008 election.

The Minister invited me to chair the taskforce’s asset and collaboration workstream and Friday night was also my opportunity to present those attending with a booklet of materials and guidelines designed to inspire Iwi Māori to work together, create critical mass and partner with the Crown and private sector. I am very proud of these guidelines as they represent a key milestone of the work I have been doing with the Taskforce on Māori Economic

Development. The iwi leaders I spoke to will be taking these materials back to their whänau and managers and will seek to explore the economic pathways and opportunities outlined.

Kaikōura Rūnanga Birthdays Rihi Clarke Janyne Morrison Huia McGlinchey Graduation congratulations Julia Robertson Julia Robertson (Kerei Keepa) graduated from Waikato University on 16 April. She is hoping to teach in the Waikato Area. Julia’s mother is Carol Anne Kerei Keepa (Martin). Julia says, “I have always wanted to be a teacher but had my children first, and waited until they were a little older before starting my training. I live in Te Awamutu now, in the Waikato. “If I didn’t have the support of my husband Aaron and my two children, Benjamin and Samantha, I don’t think I would have made it through, especially when I had a broken arm and tail bone and still had a presentation to complete. They all helped with one finger typing and cutting and gluing onto a presentation board.” Julie and husband Aaron Robertson. Wiremu Stirling A belated congratulations to Wiremu Stirling who graduated his National Certificate in Mental Health last year.

Julie, step-mother Sheryl, children Benjamin and Samantha and Julie’s father Bryan Martin.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki kā tini aituā kua karakahia e Hine-nui-te-pō ki tōna Whare o Pōhutukawa. Ki a rātou kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai mai i Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao, haere haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Following the service a shared kai gave those gathered an opportunity to share their whānau stories and experiences with each other. It was a fitting end to an occasion that was enjoyed by all. A further tribute later in the day was paid when poppies were laid on the graves of those soldiers who did make it home. Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

Anzac Day Celebrations Not even wet weather stopped whānau and friends from attending our Anzac Day Service, held in our whare tïpuna, Kaipo. Archdeacon Richard Wallace led the service with karakia and dedication.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park 50th Celebration 26–28 March Rūnanga members joined with local DOC staff to pōwhiri VIPs and to welcome participants to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations held at Waiau (Franz Josef).

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At the playing of the ‘Last Post’, more than 30 participants observed a minute’s silence. A karaka of acknowledgement and to call back home our nine soldiers (who had left this beautiful and peaceful place for the ravages of World War I, some never returning home, remaining buried in graves across the other side of the world) rang out as whānau laid poppies in front of the photos of some of our soldiers from World War I and the other wars that have followed.

The event attracted a large group of people and the weekend-long celebrations included talks by wellknown climbers, conservationists, tourism operators and also our own Terry Scott. Terry presented on behalf of the rūnanga, speaking about the cultural significance of the area and the park. Participants also had the chance to see rowi (Ōkarito kiwi) close up. A group of rowi were returned for release back into Ōkarito – an event specially planned to coincide with the anniversary celebrations.

E kore rātou e koroheketia Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei. E kore hoki rātou e koikore. Ahakoa pēhea i kā āhuataka o te wā. I te hekeka atu o te rā Tae noa ki te araka mai i te ata Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson officially opened the newly sealed glacier road with the cutting of a ribbon. This was followed by karakia by Archdeacon Richard Wallace, who named the stretch of new road to the car park area “Te Ara Waiau” to acknowledge the correct name of the river, currently known as Waiho, and the path it cuts from Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, carrying her tears out to the sea.

Wānaka Pounamu postponed This is to confirm that the wānaka scheduled for 1–2 May was postponed. A new date is to be set later in the year. If you wish to be notified of the new date but are not currently receiving notices by email, please contact the office. We will be notifying those who have indicated an interest in this wānaka as soon as a new date has been set, with the rest of the whānau notified via the first available Te Pānui Rūnaka and our web-page.

The South Westland Area DOC staff did a wonderful job, creating a really well organised and enjoyable celebration. Ka mau te wehi!

Manaakitaka We will be hosting Te Pukenga Atawhai, which is a DOC training course focussed on Te Ao Tūroa or the natural environment from a Māori perspective, from 23–27 August. We are inviting Kāti Māhaki whānau who wish to help us to host this event to contact the office as potential kaimahi.

Maramataka - please note your diary The following Rūnanganui (Executive) meeting dates are set for: Marama (Mth)

Rā (Date)

Kai whea? (Where)

Maruaroa (Jun)

12/06

Marae

Toru (Jul)

03/07

Hokitika

Wha (Aug)

07/08

Hokitika

Rima (Sept)

25/09

Marae Hui-ā-tau (AGM)

Ono (Oct)

02/10

Hokitika

Whitu (Nov)

06/11

Hokitika

Waru (Dec)

04/12

Marae

Do we have your correct contact details? Please contact the office on 0800-955 007 or email makawhio1@xtra.co.nz to keep your contact details up to date. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora! Aoraki Commemoration 2010 – George Bannister, first recorded Māori to climb Aoraki Direct descendents of George Bannister are being invited to submit expressions of interest to participate in a commemorative climb of Aoraki to mark 100 years since the historic climb. There are some fitness requirements that you will need to consider before making a decision to apply. Please refer to our web page for more information and details of how to submit your expression of interest. www. makaawhio.maori.nz

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.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga He Mate

12-7-1943 – 20-4-2010.

Pam is one of four sisters – Marie Culverwell, the late Valerie Wallis and Betty Smith – and a daughter to the late John Ernest Adams and Beatrice Jean Adams. Pam left behind four sons Dion, Warren, Jeffery and Graeme and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pam was a much loved aunty to her nieces and nephews in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Love you lots Pam xxx. Rā Whānau Ella Mareana Pachnatz turned one on 6 May Huia-Ri Falwasser 16 May John Ryan Kerr 14 May Mardia Rupene-Ryan 26 May Graham Reuben 26 May

Pamela Janice Adams Halatau

Pamela Adams Halatau (Pam) passed away peacefully at her home in Perth, Western Australia after a long battle with lung cancer.

Aunty Ruahine’s 80th Aunty Ruahine Croft’s 80th birthday was a lovely day for all who attended. The rain was not an issue on this

William (Wiremu) March Karaitiana Bachelor of Commerce degree for Accounting and Taxation. Young Bill is the mokopuna of Olive and Lye Karaitiana and son of Big Bill and Helen Karaitiana. Chloe MacKenzie Double degree, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Bachelor of Arts, Sociology. Chloe’s whakapapa to Tūāhuriri is through the Flutey whānau. Suzi and Donald MacKenzie are her proud parents. Chloe has returned to Canterbury University to continue her studies. Corban Henare Te Aika Degree for Te Reo Māori, Corban is the mokopuna of Henry and Teresa Te Aika, and son of Lieutenant Shane and Karen Te Aika. Also to our whānau from Arowhenua. Eva (Rosie) Marie Marengaroa Timothy graduated with a degree in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous Studies. Rosie is the daughter of Donna and Don Timothy. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – Te Puāwaitanga Christchurch Graduates Benjamin Iwikau Te Aika-Speke, Deirdre Denice Carroll, Donna Marie Robinson, Huia Ripeka Falwasser, Justin Joseph Fowler, Makarini Te Korihi Edward Rupene, Sonia Daphne Koriana Karaitiana, Tui Maree Falwasser and Tutehounuku Korako graduated with a Certificate in Tikanga Marae. Congratulations to all.

joyous occasion and there were lots of kōrero to catchup on with the whānau that were there. The kai was absolutely beautiful. A big thank you to the whānau for allowing us all to join in on the celebrations for this happy occasion. Aotearoa Peoples Network Kaharoa Tuahiwi Marae became part of the Aotearoa Peoples Network Kaharoa on 17 April, with the installation of three PCs, a scanner, printer and WiFi hotspot. (This is the same computer network that is called Libraries in New Zealand). We would like to thank APNK for this awesome opportunity for our marae. The facility will be open to the community Monday to Friday from 1pm – 5pm. If you would like a time slot, please ring Tui Falwasser at the marae on 03-313 5543 or contact her on exec1.runankaMR873@gmail.com. Hui whakahōnore A celebration to honour the achievements of Māori graduates was held at the Deloitte Lounge, AMI Stadium on Thursday 22 April. Tuahiwi are proud to honour the achievements and success of three academic achievers who whakapapa to Tūāhuriri.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ngā Mate Raymond (Sparky) Heke Robert Wehipeihana

week were Paora Maher and Hema Carrick, who looked after the paepae very well. There were lots of whānau and visitors to keep the whānau busy.

Ngā pēpi hou Three new babies for the Waaka whānau. Jacob Alan Waaka born 23 January to Dali and Leigh Ann. Malakai Pali Earl Schwenke born 10 April to Anahera Home and Joni Schwenke. Two new moko for Mandy and Ken Home. Oscar Waaka born 24 April to Tane and Liz, first moko for Paul and Lynn Waaka. Three more great moko for Pipi and Joe Waaka.

Sewage Scheme The Arowhenua sewage scheme is in full swing. There is machinery all over the streets and in and out of houses while they are being connected to the pipe line. Our pā road is looking a bit messy but once everything is connected, it will be worth it. It has been a major undertaking but it had to be done. While the pipes for the marae were being put in, the marae was closed for bookings but is now open again and ready for action.

Mō Tātou – Te Hokinga Mai Arowhenua had a very enjoyable time as the resident rūnanga for Mō Tātou. Te upoko wanted to be comfortable, so the members bought his lazy-boy armchair to the gallery for him. The runners for the

Māori Rock Art Centre Congratulations to the Mäori Rock Art Centre. Work can now finally start on the centre. It has been a long six years and the curator must be commended for her hard work and persistence. Well done Amanda.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Kā Taki Auē! I ruka i te hau o aroha, kua whetūrakitia ki te pō, haere ki te tatau pounamu, ki Te Whare o Poutereraki. E kā hoia o te rā whakamaumahara Tama tū, Tama toa, moe mai rā. Koi wareware tātou e maumahara.

there were two beautiful kererū in the tree beside the path munching on berries.” Thank you to all those who came to host and tautoko the kaupapa, especially Te Hira Tauwhare who was in attendance every day on the pae. Our second turn at hosting begins on Sunday 30 May.

Lest we forget Mariana Phillips co-ordinated ANZAC commemorations, which began with an early morning service at Gallipoli Wharf, Rāpaki, followed by breakfast at the marae, before joining in at the Lyttelton Cenotaph.

CPIT Certificates Apologies to Mariata Laffey and Elaine Dell, whose names were omitted from the list in last months pānui. Congrats to you both.

Haere mai ngā pēpi Another moko for Mariata and Robin Laffey.

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Troy and his two sons Cody and Casey.

Congratulations to Buffy McKinnon, mokopuna of Jo and Val Couch, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies.

Also, congratulations to Michelle and Roy Tikao – a kōtiro, Ruby Rose Dawn born on 25 April. Rā whānau ki a koutou o Mātahi-ā-te tau (May) Enjoy your special day Ko tātou te whānau o Kāti Wheke e mihi atu nei.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Christchurch Graduations Te Waipounamu Manager Ripeka Paraone says, “there is always more we can learn about te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and tikanga marae.” Congratulations to all of the following students who have achieved certificates: Certificate in Tikanga Marae 2009, Anthony Robert Tikao, Aperahama Te-Aika Kipa, Harirota Kiwa PitamaSamuel, Henare Robert Tai, Hori Briggs, Huia Guthrie, Kopa lee, Philip Tikao, Roy Tikao, Tutehounuku Korako, Yvette Couch-Lewis. Certificate in Te Arataki Manu Kōrero 2008 (year 1 – level 49, Maria Tait, Maru Stirling. Certificate in Te Arataki Manu Kōrero 2008 (year 2 – level 5), Bev Gillies, Dawn Kottier, Mary Kamo, Matea Gillies, Nicholas Randle, Puamiria Parata-Goodall, Raynol Kamo, Reihana Parata, Te Horipo Karaitiana, Te Pura o Te Rangi Parata, Whitney Gillies. Advanced Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori 2008 (year 2 – level 4), Eugene Rakena, Te Rahui Denny. Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori 2009 (year 1-level 2), Hare Pitama, Karen Tikao. Certificate in Small Business Management 2009, June Swindells. Rīpeka has a second intake of Te Kāwai Raupapa. He mihi aroha, ka whakanuia koe Rīpeka mō te tautoko i tēnei kaupapa whakahirihira ki te whānau, ko Kāti Wheke tērā.

Tipuna-Whare a Wheke Date of Opening The board has set down the weekend of 26–28 November and was confirmed at the April rūnaka meeting. Whānau Pou Presentations The final date for receiving whānau whakapapa to be acknowledged on the whānau pou for our new Tïpuna Whare is the weekend of Queen’s Birthday 5–6 June. Please contact Riki Pitama to confirm the time. Mō Tātou – Te Hokinga Mai at Robert McDougall Gallery Our first turn at hosting the Ngāi Tahu exhibition began with a handover from Taumutu on 28 March and ended on 4 April with a handover to the whānau from Arowhenua. One kaumātua commented: “If you park in the Armagh Street part of Hagley Park, you can have a free parking ticket and a pass to catch the Caterpillar which takes visitors on a guided tour of the Botanic Gardens. I used it to get back to my car and found it very informative and really made my day. When I got off at the hothouse

Whānau Watene me Tauwhare Calling all whānau of Teone and Kuikui Watene née Pere, Pita and Kura Tauwhare née Pere; the tukutuku panels are ready. Mariana would like all whānau to come and please provide input at Rāpaki. Ring the office for times.

A piece of history

Mahi Tukutuku This mahi is progressing in the wharekai under Auntie Doe’s watchful eye. We have 14 panels to complete, and whānau are welcome and encouraged to come and assist. PĀNUI Calling all descendants of Paora Tau (I) to a whānau hui on Sunday 6 June, Rāpaki School House, 10.30am to 3pm. A Tau Whānau Hui is called to discuss an update of the recent Māori Land Court sitting regarding the Rāpaki Reservations Trustees; to discuss and finalise the Tau Whānau Pou to be erected in the new Rāpaki Whare Tipuna (final presentations to the Rāpaki Cultural Committee are the following day on 7 June); and to cover general business. Please bring kai for a pot luck lunch. Ngā mihi mahana, Tutehounuku (Nuk) Korako: Tau Whānau Rāpaki Reservations Trustee.

Lorna Church, her son Frederick wearing the pendant and Ri McConnell outside the Rāpaki office. Lorna Church’s grandfather (Mr Bone) taught for five years at the Rāpaki Native School (as it was known then) before being transferred to Tikitiki Native School. When he left he was presented with a pounamu pendant, which has been passed down through the family to Lorna. Lorna recently came to Rāpaki to present and hand down the taonga to her son Frederick. This was done in a small informal ceremony led by Ri and attended by Aunty Rima Subritzky, Audrey McConnell and Areta Wilkinson.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga On the 1–2 of May, Ngāti Moki Marae and the Ellesmere Co-operating Parish joined together to celebrate the 125th year of Hone Wetere Church.

Rūnanga activities over the next few months Rūnanga General Meeting – 13 June. 125th Celebration – Hone Wetere Church

We were joined by ministers from the North Island and around the rohe. The two days were celebrated with services, workshops, a bus tour of the area, archive photos and talks from Ngāi Tahu and Methodist followers. It was a great turn out from the community and tangata whenua. Many special thanks to all involved in the preparations for the

weekend, and for all who helped out over the weekend as well. Māori evangelists, before the missionaries and the Treaty, brought the gospels and Christian worship to the south. The first Methodist preacher and evangelist to lead worship in Canterbury was Tawao, who visited Koukourarata in 1839 or 1840. There is a stone cairn at Koukourarata that marks the spot. When Bishop Selwyn, walking to Otago, stopped over in Taumutu in 1844, the people here were regular worshippers who knew the gospels, the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. Methodist missionaries also visited; Charles Creed in 1845 and James Watkins in 1851. Rev. Koti Te Rato, Methodist Māori Minister, was appointed to Rāpaki in 1865. He was born in the Wairarapa and married Irihapeti Mohiko of Ngāti Wheke. He served the Māori communities at Rāpaki, Koukourarata, Akaroa, Wairewa, Taumutu, Arowhenua and Moeraki, and made trips south to Karitāne, Ōtākou and Colac Bay. When he retired in 1891 he went home to the Wairarapa. Ngāi Tahu leader, MP and then Legislative Councillor, H.K. Taiaroa lived in Ōtākou when he first entered Parliament as Member for Southern Māori. He and his family moved to Taumutu in the late 1870s and built Awhitu House. His wife, Tini Pana (Burns), was a Methodist from Moeraki. She was the one who kept the home fires burning while H.K Taiaroa went to and fro to Wellington and places within his electorate. H.K Taiaroa, Tini Taiaroa, Koti Te Rato, Te Maiharanui Maopo and Rewi Koruarua believed it was time to build a church at Taumutu. The site they selected was within the walls of Te Ruahikihiki’s pā, Ōrariki, and stands in special relationship to Horomaka, Te Waihora and the Southern Alps.

Funds were raised from Māori and Pākehā alike – the Māori communities at Kaiapoi and Little River were especially supportive as were the Pākehā communities at Sedgemere, Lakeside and more widely in Ellesmere. The Architect TS Lambert designed Hone Wetere Church, and Herman (Hamana Kamura), the German carpenter who built Awhitu House, was the builder. The church was completed in 1885 and the opening service held on Easter Tuesday. A document was read and signed by the Chiefs Te Maiharanui Maopo, Irai Tihau, Rewi Koruarua and Te One Topi Putuki, on behalf of local Māori. The building was called Hone Wetere (John Wesley) and gifted to the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Māori people arranged for the church to be built for their use and for the use of the district. Rewi Koruarua, Riki Te Mairaki Taiaroa, Atareta (Te Maiharoa) Maopo, and Hoani Nutira from the marae and Frederick Overton, John Barnett, and George Chester Waby from the Methodist Circuit were the first Trustees. Hoani Nutira took special care of the urupā and the church building, and rang the bell to call the people to worship.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Greetings! Auē, a quarter of the year gone already and so much has been packed into such a short period of time. So rest while you can whānau, there is still more to come. Thankfully the weather has been beautiful – in fact better than our summer. Here’s hoping we get a gradual lead to the frosts… Before moving on, the whānau of Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata would like to extend our heartfelt aroha to all of our whanauka who have lost loved ones over the past months, in particular acknowledging the MatuaTipene/Wakefield whānau with the sudden loss of Bevan. Nō reira koutou o te huka wairua haere atu rā, moe mai rā i kā peka o tō tātou nei Ūkaipō. Mā te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki e tiaki. Apiti hono tātai hono rātou ki a rātou ka moe, āpiti hono tātai hono tātou te huka ora ka noho, pai marire!

Nau mai Tauti mai

Nuku Tawhiti Rapana-Moka. Nau mai tauti mai ki a Nuku Tawhiti Rapana-Moka born 26 February to very proud parents Tekerei Moka and Lisa Brown. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Rūnaka Meetings A reminder our rūnaka meetings are 10am on the second Sunday of the month at the marae. Please contact the office should you have any questions. Marae Bookings If anyone would like to book the marae, please contact the office for details. Mō Tātou – Te Hokinga Mai Koukourarata whānau successfully hosted the Mō Tātou – Te Hokinga Mai and Mō Kā Uri Exhibition during March. A very big thank you to everyone who helped and a special thank you to Reita Presely for her tautoko of the kaupapa. Koukourarata was due to host from Mon 10 – Sun 18 May. Whānau are reminded that the exhibition closes 20 June.

Rangi and Anne Te Maiharoa-Dobbs. We thought we would have it all over them in the plastic waka but WOW! The mōkihi just cruised along most of the time at three to five knots with ease as we watched in awe! The mōkihi moved like a tuna, not affected by the wind or the many changing currents as we travelled down the river. The most impressive thing was the stability of the mōkihi, demonstrated when Shane and Katie stood up together like they were walking on water. After a 15-minute sandwich stop and a stretch, we carried on to the half-way point, where we made camp for the night. We had four hours on the river with the only one hiccup – Toka and I getting hooked up in a tree, which was a bit scary. Later, over an awesome barbeque prepared by the rest of the whānau, we had lots to talk about, and afterwards out came the guitars and ukulele. We sang and talked ourselves to sleep.

Pakia ki uta, pakia ki tai! Foreshore and Seabed Tērā tētahi i hanga i te marae ātea o Hineoneone, aurere ana te moana, ngunguru ana te whenua i te auētanga o te motu… pakia ki uta pakia ki tai! Ōnuku played host to the Crown consultation on the foreshore and seabed last month that saw tribal, rūnanga and whānau representatives attend. We wait with interest to see what the outcome will be. Our thanks to the organisers and Ōnuku for a well-run event. Mogi on the Waitaki Recently Nui Rickus and his son, Toka, had the privilege of travelling down the Waitaki River from Kurow to Glenavy with Uncle Rangi and son Shane Te Maiharoa riding on mōkihi (mogi). This was first time that a mogi had travelled in this way on the Waitaki since the 1940s, when Uncle Sandy Te Maiharoa (Rangi’s Father) had used a mogi to cross the Waitaki to celebrate the opening of the Glenavy Bridge. In the late 1980s Uncle Tim Te Maiharoa (son of Sandy and brother of Rangi) began a rejuvenation in the “ruru mogi” or the art of making mogi. Uncle Tim held wānaka at Arowhenua, Waihao, Puketeraki and Moeraki, where a waka pahi and many mogi were made – one of which is on display at the current Mō Tātou – Te Hokinga Mai Exhibition. Thanks to Uncle Tim and the Te Maiharoa whānau, the practice of making mogi is still enjoyed today by various whānau who have had the privilege to have learnt from one of them or their students. The following is Nui’s account of the special journey he and his son undertook. 17 April: The day started at 9am with karakia and blessing of the mōkihi by Anne Te Maiharoa-Dobbs (Aunty Sis – sister of Rangi). Following this, Shane Te Maiharoa and niece Kate were the first to begin our journey on the mōkihi accompanied by myself and Toka, in our flash two-man plastic waka, hehe!

Nui and Toka Rickus.

Rangi and Shane Te Maiharoa.

and our ancestors. With the welcoming party in sight we saluted the mōkihi and could only imagine what an awesome tool it would have been in its time. Nā reira, He toi whakairo he mana tangata. I personally would like to thank Rangi and all the Te Maiharoa whānau, and our special guests and navigators Bruce and Martin. What made the journey special for me was the mōkihi that was bound together by Uncle Rangi Te Maiharoa. Nā reira, Ko te wehi ki te atua me whakakorōria tōna ingoa i ngā wā katoa. Nā Nui Rickus.

18 April: We woke around 7am to find a blanket of fog covering the river. However this did not deter us. After our awesome cooks served up a stunning breakfast of whitebait and pāua patties, toast and tea, the fog lifted revealing a beautiful day. Following karakia, we set off again at 10am with two more canoes joining us. Like the day before the performance of the mōkihi continued to impress. Four hours later we sighted the Waitaki bridge and knew we were getting close to the end of our journey. Although our bodies ached and were tired, we looked at each other and smiled with pride and respect for the mōkihi

Upcoming Events Just a reminder to whānau of the upcoming events on the calendar: Te Atakura, Sat 9 Oct hosted by Rāpaki. TPR Items and Stories Whānau are asked to send items and stories for TPR to the rūnaka office (contact details can be found at the back of this edition of TPR). Without your stories we can’t submit a column, so we look forward to hearing from you throughout the year.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Tiaki scores historic waka journey

east doesn’t bring down the crews morale. Instead the amping and yeehaaing increases and everyone gets their glow on. “There are no worried faces when the vaka surfs down a wave and buries her bow through on coming waves. It is a constant rhythm if you are down below in the hull. It sounds like thunder and the hulls shudder on impact. You can hear the water hit the top of the hull and cascade down like a waterfall. It sounds surreal. “We are still doing 10 knots and 15–17 knots down the waves. Big swell and spray whipping our faces in the wind. The canoe is being thrown around and a wave breaking over the deck took Tiaki, the youngster onboard, with it all the way to the guard rail. Luckily he is unharmed. Another day of voyaging!” At 4 May, they were about a day away from their first landfall at Raivavae in French Polynesia, enjoying somewhat warmer temperatures and able to dry their clothes after a pretty grueling time in the Roaring Forties. For a diary of the Fijian vaka see www.fijivoyaging. com. From Raivavae they go to Papeete by 15 May, then Raiatea, where no doubt the crews will be feted and honoured at one of the Polynesian equivalents of Mecca.

Vaka photo is of Te Matau a Māui. Taken just before vaka left. Tiaki Latham-Coates left on Sunday 18 April on the Māori-crewed twin-hulled traditional waka – one of four – heading back on an historic journey as a fleet to Tahiti, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. The trip will take about four weeks. Tiaki cut his teeth in sailing on a trip with friends down from Vancouver to Mexico last year that ended prematurely in Monterey. Since coming back, he has been living in Whaingaroa (Raglan) doing organic gardening among other things. Each waka – or vaka – has a crew of 16 sleeping eight in each of the hulls, and the crew live off fish (albacore) caught en-route. One daily posting from 27 April from the waka named Te Matau a Māui says: “The heavier weather from south

Tiaki sailing off the coast of California last year.

Wedding bells Uncle Dave Thomas was pleased to attend the wedding of his second grand daughter Helen Enright to Gareth Bowen.

of Uncle Dave. The wedding took place at Tolcarne in Dunedin on 3 April 2010.

Uncle Dave along with Angus McLean, partner of Uncle Dave’s daughter Jennifer, Helen and Gareth Bowen, Beth and Craig Forgie, flower girl Sienna Forgie and pageboy Jalen Forgie.

Uncle Dave Thomas, Helen and Gareth Bowen. Helen and Beth are two of Uncle Daves grand daughters and Jalen and Sienna are the great grandchildren

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

and will endeavour to enhance that by building lasting relationships on a strong foundation. Whanaungatanga: Recognition of Moeraki whānau/ whānui, who are identified as being the descendants of the Kaumātua listed in the 1848 Ngāi Tahu census as having whakapapa to Moeraki. Kaitiakitanga: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki is the Kaitiaki Rūnanga of our takiwā and therefore upholds kaitiakitanga for the benefit of our mokopuna. Kaitiakitanga: To ensure that all our resources, both tangible and intangible, are maintained for us and our children after us. Manaakitanga: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki will manaaki our visitors and whānau. Manaakitanga: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki will care for our manuhiri and our people. Tino Rangatiratanga: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki upholds Tino Rangatiratanga within our takiwā. Tino Rangatiratanga: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki will uphold the mana of Moeraki. Ahi Kā: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki sees the ahi kā as those who attend on a regular basis. It’s essential that those people are valued for keeping the home fires burning. Replace with: Tautokotanga: Supporting Moeraki whānau/whānui in their needs, endeavours and aspirations.

Special General Meeting At a rūnanga meeting on 2 May, a resolution was passed calling for a Special General Meeting of all descendants of Moeraki kaumātua listed in the 1848 Ngāi Tahu census book. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the following items: The role of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki as a trustee in Māori reservations in Moeraki; history; ownership; trusteeship; and relationships. The Special General Meeting is to be held at 10am on Saturday 3 July at Moeraki Marae. Nau mai, haere mai, hoki mai. Please RSVP to: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Tenby Street, RD2, Palmerston, moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz, 03439 4816 by 16 June. Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Strategic Plan Seeking feedback, comments and suggestions! On Saturday 1 May a hui was held to evaluate the values, vision and mission statement of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. During this hui a number of changes were suggested to the current values, vision and mission to better reflect the purpose of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. Listed below are the old values, vision and mission followed by suggested changes in bold.

Vision Enhancing the well being of our whānau/whānui. To be recognised and respected as an independent, professional and inclusive organisation. Mission To provide a strong Papatipu Marae to uphold the mana of Ngāi Tahu whānau/whānui within our takiwā and enhance our whānau. To work for the benefit of Moeraki whānau/whānui

Values Whanaungatanga: We will promote and generate respect for each other and those who engage with us

in a manner that is consistent with Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s values. A further discussion will be held on Saturday, 3 July following the conclusion of the Special General Meeting. Please send any feedback, comments or suggestions by Friday, 2 July to Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Tenby Street, RD2, Palmerston, moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz, 03-439 4816.

Donna Morris – Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Primary, Warren Reiri – Post-Graduate in Exercise Science and Nutrition,

Rūnaka Education Scholarship Recipients Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s Education Scholarship recipients for 2010 are: Scott Rhodes – Bachelor of Science – major in Neuoscience and minor in Māori, Tania Jenkins – Certificate in Tertiary Studies, Tane Titheridge – Bachelor of Arts - major Sociology, minor Theatre and Film, double major Media and Communications,

Greg Reynolds receiving on behalf of Stacey Reynolds - Degree with honours in Māori Studies, Patrick Tipa presenting.

Lisa Cushing – Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications, Patrick Tipa presenting. Justin Tipa – Bachelor of Language (with specialisation), Patrick Tipa presenting.

Haydon Richards – Bachelor of Applied Management. Nola Tipa presenting. Due to exams, not all were able to attend and be presented with their cheques at our May meeting, but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future.

Allanah Harrington – Bachelor of Science - major in Neuroscience, minor Pharmacology, Patrick Tipa presenting.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki Happy Birthday Grier Parata – 27 April – 3 years Kotahi Parata – 28 April – 17 years Chase Nicoloau – 3 May – 2 years Anthony Duff – 3 May Doug Stanton – 3 May Majorie Cairns – 14 May Simone Gordon – 21 May Khyla Russell – 28 May Ann Duff – 29 May Kalani Vanisi – 31 May – 5 years Steven Kent – 31 May

Flagstaff and the Silverpeaks, which are due to be felled to Te Korowai o Mihiwaka (Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary).

Toutouwai/South Island Robins On the morning of 9 April, David Ellison and supporters took part in a ceremony to mark the assisted migration of toutouwai from commercial forest plantations in

Tamariki watch the release of Toutouwai at the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary.

Pā Harakeke

Natalie-Rose wore a christening gown that has been used for almost 160 years by our whānau, with a pounamu that was originally given by Tame Parata for his mokopuna Margaret Evans when she was born. Following the baptism and church service the whānau/ whānui that were present enjoyed a sumptuous hākari. A Puketeraki presence at Tūrangawaewae

Project Coordinator David Mules and Upoko David Ellison in front of weaving platform at the Pā Harakeke.

[ Insert photo; Investiture of Kingi Tuheitia ]

On a misty Saturday morning in April, around 60 people gathered to support the opening of the Pā Harakeke at Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary. The Pā Harakeke is a shared project between Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and the Ecosanctuary, with much mahi being done by a variety of organisations. Many of the flax varieties were donated by the Dunedin Botanic Gardens from their historic Matthews collection. Rūnaka Upoko David Ellison said: “Not only will the Pā Harakeke provide easy access to the 100-plus special varieties of harakeke for our weavers and other Dunedin artists, but it will also help to ensure that these plants, and the mātauraka (cultural knowledge and traditions) pertaining to them, will be preserved for future generations.”

Kīngi Tuheitia is flanked by Lt.Gen J Mateparae ONZM and Dr John Broughton ED after the ceremony at Tūrangawaewae Marae. On 8 March John Broughton was present as part of a South Island contingent to support and welcome Kīngi Tuheitia into The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem through his investiture. The ceremony was conducted at Tūrangawaewae Marae and was attended by many dignitaries from Waikato-Tainui and throughout the motu. The Order engages in many charitable works, especially for those afflicted with particular debilitating illnesses. The Patron of the Order is H.E. the Hon Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO, Governor General of New Zealand.

A new generation continues with a tupuna name

Rūnaka General Meeting This is being held on Sunday 30 May starting at 11am. Waiata Recordings and words for waiata that we are learning in preparation for Hui-ā-Tau are available to download via our website at www.puketeraki.co.nz in the Hui-ā-Tau section.

Natalie-Rose Hurene Leigh Suckling resplendent in the family christening gown with the pounamu that was originally given by Tame Parata.

Contact details Remember to update your details at the rūnaka office if you have or are intending to change address.

A great-great-great grandchild of the Hon Tame Parata MHR and Peti Hurene was recently christened into the Anglican Church bearing the name of her tupuna, Hurene. Natalie-Rose Hurene Leigh Suckling, a descendant of Ani Parata and Clive Evans, Margaret and Dr Len Broughton, the mokopuna of Margot and Stewart Yates and the daughter of Courtney and Sam, was baptized in her Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga wharenui, at Kohupatiki accompanied and supported by a her Ngāi Tahu whanauka, Aunty Taini and Bill Wright. The mihimihi in the wharenui after the baptism resounded with our Ngāi Tahu waiata lead by Aunty Taini and Great-Uncle John Broughton.

Website Remember to keep an eye on the Event Calendar and Pānui/News sections for upcoming events.

Hokonui Rūnanga Tihei Mauri ora Piki mai rā, kake mai rā Ka tau te manu ki tēnei pae Ka tau te manu ki tēnā pae Koheri, kohera Me kimi, me rangahau kei tēnei piringa kei tēnā kokonga He koa, he koa Ka ao, ka ao, ka ao tērā Nā ko te karanga o Hokonui, ā, ki ngā whānau o Ngāi Tahu i tēnei timata Tēnei he mihi ki a koutou, ā, ki a tātou Tēnā tātou katoa Tēnā koutou i ō tātou tini mate Ngā mate o ia marae o ia marae o te motu mai i Rakiura tae noa ki te Rerenga Wairua Kei Roto i te wāhi o Te Ara-a- Kiwa Ki te whānau o Harrison me te whānau o Fewster He mihi tangi tangi he mihi poroporoaki ki mate Auē te pōuritanga ki a kōrua, kua haere Ki te wā kāinga, ki a rātou ngā tūpuna kua wehe atu nei. Haere haere haere Pipiwharauroa e tangi nei Auē te pōuritanga kei konei Nō reira, arohanui ki a koutou.

Southern Health Board The launch of the new Southern Health Board in Invercargill for this region has come about by the merging of the two health boards, Southland and Otago, into one. Hopefully with this new entity services to the public of the south will be maintained, with improvements as time goes by. To the new board members, all the best for the future. Kōhanga Reo Health Day A new initiative between the Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust and Te Ara Tika Kōhanga has started at the rūnanga. Once a month the kōhanga come to the rūnanga, where they are provided with morning tea and lunch, and local health nurse, Trudy Sharp, comes along and talks to them and does health checks. This initiative is co-ordinated by trust health worker Viv Abernethy. Viv is a dedicated health worker who can be seen out and about in Eastern Southland doing health plans for people. Martial Arts Martial arts is starting at the rūnanga and is available for ages 8–16 years, boys and girls. Classes commence on 10 May and are free of charge.

Ngā mate Hokonui Rūnanga extends our love and sympathy to all those whānau who have suffered the loss of loved ones during this time. Nō reira, arohanui ki a koutou Kia kaha kia maia Nā te whānau o Hokonui.

Anzac Day I attended the afternoon Memorial Day Anzac Service, this year at Te Urutī Cemetry at Tuahiwi. It was a very moving occasion, because the old veterans ranks have indeed thinned, but for those who were there and still with us, my aroha to you all and to those families who made the sacrifice during those trying times. Nā Taare Bradshaw.

Environmental Hui A Research and Development Hui was held here at Hokonui over two days recently. It was attended by members of Landcare Research, Lincoln University, NIWA, Agriculture Research, Fish and Game, NZ Laboratories Ltd, Customary Fish, Otago Regional Council and local businesses. Environmental concerns were the kaupapa. The keynote speakers addressed these and especially the stresses placed on air, water and our land, both socially and economically, due to the effects of future development here in the south. The challenge for us as tangata whenua is to be in a position to monitor and influence these changes for the betterment of all. Special thanks to Jamie Ataria and Louis Tremblay and Landcare Research for the facilitation of this very important hui.

E kore rātou e tai koroheketia pēnei me tātou e ora nei. E kore te wa e whakaruhi ngā tau rānei whakakāhore i a rātou. Mai te urunga mai o te rā, tae noa ki tōna toremitanga. Ka mahara tonu tātou ki a rātou, ka mau mahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. They shall not grow old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them Nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them We will remember them.

Kāti Waewae Rūnaka Rā Whānau Happy Birthday to: Taua, Nan Pu – 25 May Ariana Tamainu – 26 May (14yrs) Rangatahi Whānau Wānanga During the April school holidays, a Rangatahi Hāngi Wānanga was held for whānau and kaumātua with the outcome of serving a hāngi to kaumātua. Organised by Tuteraki Whanoa Trust, the wānanga was used to encourage whānau members to pass on their knowledge of preparing, laying and serving a traditional hāngi to young tāne, and for young wāhine to gain skills in catering, food preparation, hygiene and presentation.

performance planned for the last evening of the wānanga.

There was a great turn out of rangatahi, whānau helpers and kaumātua proving the wānanga a huge success. Boys spent their time preparing the pit and kai (meat) under the supervision of many uncles and cousins, while girls had the tasks of preparing vegetables, tables, dessert and showing proper serving etiquette, with much help from aunties and cousins. Kaumātua were very impressed with how well the hāngi turned out – a huge compliment to the boys, and the waiting received from the girls, who were very polite and efficient. This wānanga was also used as a stepping stone towards the completion of our marae and educating rangatahi about how to cater and entertain manuhiri at future events. A big thank you to Tuteraki Whanoa Trust for coordinating such a great event, to all the whānau who came to tautoko and passed on their own valuable knowledge and also to all the rangatahi who put all their energy into creating a great evening.

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Activities Update School Holiday Programme – Rangatahi Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga 14 July – 16 July. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae will be holding a Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga that will be open to anyone (registration necessary). Contemporary and Hip Hop dancer Chantal Tumahai and break dancer Delany Reuben from Christchurch will be tutoring the three-day event, which includes both hip hop and Māori fusion (tī rākau 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 information, phone the rūnanga office 03-756 8088 or email: simone@ngatiwaewae. org.nz. Te Tuteraki Whanoa 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 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. 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.

Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga This was the first of three Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga held during the April school holidays.

Cultural materials All Ngāi Tahu whānui/rūnanga wishing to access all cultural materials within Ngāti Waewae takiwā, please forward particulars to the rūnanga secretary, Lisa Tumahai: PO Box 37, Hokitika. Or alternatively email the rūnanga chairman: francios@ngatiwaewae.org.nz. Calendar of Meetings Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga All rūnanga meetings are the second Sunday of every second month, Arahura Whare Wānanga, 11am, meeting dates – 11 July and 12 September. Pre-TRoNT meeting, 1pm Arahura Whare Wānanga, 10 July.

Held over three days with a turnout of 15 rangatahi, the wānanga showed the art of integrating modern hiphop dance with traditional patu. With the help of tutor Chantal Tumahai, rangatahi were taught a dance routine that was choreographed to Michael Jackson music and incorporated with patu. Many of the rangatahi that attended also took part in the Rangatahi Hāngi Wānanga. This served as a great opportunity for the rangatahi to perform a routine for kaumātua and whānau after their kai. The next Hip Hop Māori Fusion Wānanga will be held during the next school holidays with a whānau

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

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ngā mate haere ki te waka o ngā tīpuna. Kia ora whānau, We’ve been very busy since the last pānui. Been to Wellington and Christchurch, for iwi, TRoNT meeting and Tangata Tiaki, Community Law and Fish and Game; all as rep for Waihopai. There has been lots happening on the marae. Hawkes Bay Polytech came to the marae for four days and enjoyed the hospitality of the marae, and even though the weather was wet and windy, they enjoyed their time in Murihiku. Thank you whānau at the marae. Schools have been coming to the marae and there have been many pōwhiri for them. A Charities Commission hui was held at Lindis Farm Church and it was a very good hui. We had a mihi whakatau at the hui. Everybody from the general manager to the young kaimahi are working hard at the rūnaka and the marae with day-to-day business. They are getting ready for youth day on 25 May. They received some hoodies and they are very good, very nice, green and black with a green whale on the back. They are very well done too. Our kapa haka group are coming along nicely and we

are getting ready for Te Papa on 10–13 June. Everybody is looking forward to it and we have been putting down hāngi for fundraising for this and other events. Murihiku Māori wardens are getting their warrants on Friday 7 May along with Christchurch wardens; a very special day. Half of our team can’t make it to Christchurch, so we will have one at Murihiku Marae a couple of weeks later. We also had people from the Community Law Centre throughout New Zealand staying at the marae recently. They really enjoyed themselves and were very grateful to the marae and the people. Meanwhile, our tītī are so big it takes me two sittings to get to the breast from the legs. Oh well whānau, I’ve got to go now, because I think I’m in big trouble again. Just remember whānau, we are all responsible for what we do and let’s look after the one’s that aren’t responsible. Hey you, yes you, look after one another, ka pai! Arohanui to you all Squirrel on the Hill

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kāi Tahu kaikōrero Tane Davis joined in with some of the children to ‘let off steam’ outside Hine-o-Te-Iwi, Murihiku Marae. A huge thanks to Tane for being our Kāi Tahu kaikōrero for the Te Awa Hou (New River) schools marae visit. Tūmeke Tane!

Te Ara Reo Māori Graduates Congratulations from Ōraka Aparima whānau/whānui. Kia hiwa rā! Kōrerohia i te reo Māori i ngā wā katoa.

Ellen and Rangimaria Suddaby shown above, along with Nicole Dawson, Lydia Matenga and Wini Solomon (wife of Alan Solomon, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka) also recently graduated with the Te Ara Reo Māori Diploma.

Awarua Rūnanga Te Rourou The centre is doing well, with good numbers of tamariki attending each day. The staff has been kept on their toes. With the cold and wet season getting stronger, we are encouraging our tamariki and kaimahi to keep wrapped up, warm and well.

He Mate Ngā mihi aroha, ngā mihi pōuri ki ngā whānau o John Fewster rāua ko Nola Ladbrook. We would like to extend our condolences to the families in their time of sadness. Kua hinga te tōtara o te whānau Harrison, auē te mamae! E Alla, moe mai, moe mai rā, Ki ngā mate katoa o te motu, Haere, haere, haere atu ra. Happy Birthday Happy birthday to: Aimee Kaio, Monique Tini, Minty Eruera, Andrew Morgan, Jason Harrison, Ariki Davis, Haylee Morris and all the others from Awarua that celebrated birthdays in the month of May. Happy birthday to Ali Werahiko Te Wairama Harrison who turned the big six on 6 May.

Timata te karakia! Not too long ago, management and staff held a Jamma Jam to raise money for Save Bluff Pool. Most parents remembered their children’s attire for the day. Even the teachers were in their pyjamas too. Te Rourou staff provided a scrumptious morning kai for the tamariki, consisting of bacon, scrambled eggs and raisin bread. It would not have been complete without a nice cup of warm milo. So this of course went down like a treat and was soon gobbled up.

Happy birthday our Godson. Arohanui, Aunty Manu and Uncle Big Daddy xox. Te Rau Aroha Marae The marae has been very busy with tangihanga, hui and catering. They are also hosting a few kura visits this month as well. In April, Te Huarahi National Hui (Teachers Union) was held at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Workers from the marae said there were lots of people present and they were very friendly and appreciative of our marae. Land Care also held their hui at the marae. Land Care are the teams of people working on pest eradication. There was exchanging of information and how to cope with the influx of pests on our lands. This month, the marae is hoping to hold a Big Baking Sale Day to raise funds for Save the Bluff Pool. If you would like to donate any monies, cakes, biscuits or help towards this, please phone Jackie or Sharon at the marae 03-212 7205. Good luck ladies!

Some of the big kids of Te Rourou. The younger tamariki and pēpi also enjoyed a Jamma Jam disco. The children and the adults displayed some tumeke kanikani!

Ngā Mahi Tītī The season is well underway. At present they are into torching. Those of us who have been very lucky, have already been sent a feed of birds from our islands ... tino reka! We await our families to return home with the rest at the end of May.

Our tamariki busy playing in the centre.

Study Centre The centre is up and running for term two. Art classes are held two days a week. The children enrolled are currently doing rock art and circle designs. Our tamariki are enjoying both the art classes and study sessions, which are also two days a week. He mihi poto anō ki ngā kaiako, for their supervision. Kapa Haka Wānanga Anei ātahi whakaahua anō o tā mātou wānanga. Kei te whakataetae a Teihi... doitz.

Mirimiri ō koutou ringa. PAKIA!

Shannon rāua ko Ali.

Ngā pakeke o te rōpū... kei te whakatā mō tēnei wa!

Pūkana mai ō whatu, titiro atu. ki a Amaria!

Te rōpū katoa. Mauri ora!

“...ki tōna poho, e mapu kau ana…” (Ko tēnei te waiata tangi, Anō te Matangi). Future Pānui Any messages for the next and future pānui, please send to manuariki@gmail.com.

Janayah before the big performance... tino ātaahua.

Taurahere Röpü Laurie Loper reported on a proposal he made some time ago that Ngāi Tahu set up an education trust, based on the classroom learning efficiency research of the late Graham Nuthall. The proposal has been recommended to senior management as a research project. When fully operational, it will employ the earnings of a substantial fund to improve whole school learning effectiveness. Anake Goodall is keen for the project to keep up momentum, so a low-key start is being made, bringing interested parties up to speed, planning for a small pilot study and doing other preparatory work. We are also in the planning stages of arranging a weekend wānanga in June, but don’t have set dates or a programme as yet. If you would like to know more details when they become available email: mkamo@ clear.net.nz to register your interest.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Our April Hui was our AGM. We thanked the outgoing committee and retired member Uncle Dan Mason for their efforts. Our chairperson Annis Somerville and treasurer Michaela Kamo, reported on the year’s events and finances. The Committee were all reappointed; chairperson Annis Somerville, treasurer Michaela Kamo, secretary Kim Rahiri, committee members Witeria Papuni, Mark Raines, Fred Newton and two additional committee members Michael Bosman and Ollie Irving whom we welcome on board. Lastly, we have our special committee support kaumātua, Uncle Joe Briggs, and Auntie Jan Kawe. Uncle Joe then gave an overview of our rōpū’s experience on Tuhua (Mayor Island) and we watched a DVD of the trip, which was held at the end of last year to release eight orange-fronted kākāriki.

NEXT HUI: Sunday 13 June, 1pm, Tauranga Boys College Wharenui; mark your calendar.

The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Ōnuku Applications have closed for the Ōnuku Rūnanga Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative. At the time of print these positions had not been confirmed, but it is expected that this will be completed by the end of May.

Elections The following rūnanga have completed their election processes and appointed their Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative. Rūnanga Representative Ōraka Aparima Stewart Bull Koukourarata Makaawhio Ōtākou Taumutu Rāpaki Waewae Puketeraki Tūāhuriri Arowhenua Waihao Hokonui Moeraki Wairewa

Elizabeth Cunningham Tim Rochford Tahu Pōtiki

Waihōpai At time of print Waihōpai Rūnaka Appointment Committee is working through their processes to appoint their Representative and Alternate Represntative. Confirmation is expected June/July.

Alternate Ann Wakefield TBA

Kaikōura Steady progress is being made on the kaumātua list for the election.

TBA Hoani Langsbury Sandy Lockhart Te Mairiki Williams Wally Stone Gail Gordon Lisa Tumahai Ben Hutana Matapura Ellison Katharina Ruckstuhl Tutehounuku Korako Clare Williams Quentin Hix TBA Gerald Te Kapa Jo McLean Coates Terry Nicholas TBA Gail Tipa TBA James Daniels Iaean Cranwell

Awarua A postal ballot is planned for Awarua Rūnanga. Preparations are underway.

language experts and prominent Ngāi Tahu leaders feature as keynote speakers of the symposium and will share ideas about language revitalisation 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 Skerrett.

Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata Symposium Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are celebrating 10 years of Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata with a twoday symposium. “He titiro whakamuri, he anga whakamua” “Looking back, looking forward”. 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 look at where we are headed. Renowned Māori

Āhea: 23–24 June Ki Hea: Te Puna Wānaka Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Coventry St, Christchurch. Pōwhiri: 10am at Te Puna Wānaka. To register, or for more information, please contact Whetu Moataane on 0800 KAITAHU or kmk1@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai. • •

Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards 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 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 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 Taniwha Hikuroa and Te Tautōhito. Nominations for awards are now open and will close 28 May. Judging will take place on 10–11 June. 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, please visit www.kmk.maori.nz/awards or contact Whetu Moataane on 0800KAITAHU or kmk1@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

There are many ways to learn about your culture. Books, websites, videos and even YouTube and Facebook can be useful tools to learn about what it is to be Ngāi Tahu. However, what I have learnt in the last month is that to truly learn about your culture you have to live it. I was the 115th person to enrol in Aoraki Bound, and was privileged to be a participant on the tenth Aoraki Bound course in March of this year. Aoraki Bound was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. Having held the responsibility of managing this unique Ngāi Tahu leadership programme for the past year or so, I was pretty confident that I knew all

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landscapes. I can now understand what our Ngāi Tahu values really mean because I was given the opportunity to live those values in an environment completely free from outside distractions. Aoraki Bound for me wasn’t about learning my culture, it was about living it! So I am not going to go into detail about our trip. All I can say is that Aoraki Bound is one of the most powerful experiences that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu can offer to our people. The opportunity is there for you to take it up. Kua whakatakotohia te mānuka… the challenge has been laid. The decision of whether to take up that wero belongs to you. So if you or any of your whānau are interested in Aoraki Bound I’d love to hear from you. The next Aoraki Bound course will be held in Jan/Feb 2011. Kari Moana Kururangi Ngāi Tahu Leadership Programme Advisor Email: kari.kururangi@ngaitahu.iwi.nz DDI: 03 371 9360.

there was to know about the course, about what was going to happen, and what I could expect from my 20 days on Aoraki Bound. But what I actually experienced was far more than anything I could have anticipated, or been briefed on beforehand. I could tell you all about Aoraki Bound, direct you all to the website or to the YouTube clip, but to really understand what it is and how powerful it is for participants, you need to actually do it! Aoraki Bound has given me a whole new perspective on life. I have come back revived, re-energised and with a more intense passion for who I am as Ngāi Tahu. I can now understand the stories of our migration to these lands because I have been to those places. I have seen them. I have touched them. I have felt them. I can now understand the stories of our ancestors, because I have drunk water from the same rivers, struggled up the same mountains, and been in awe of the same beautiful

This uri nō Kāi Tahu whānui has just returned refreshed from the awe and exhilaration of being up close to our mauka tipuna, Aoraki. Gottlieb Braun-Elwert (of Alpine Recreation at Lake Takapō) was so impressed by the kaupapa of Aoraki Bound that he was inspired to offer four places per year on the Ball Pass trip to Aoraki Bound alumni. Unfortunately Gottlieb died in 2008 on the mountains he loved so much, but his wife Anne generously continues the relationship. I would like to express my gratitude for my most challenging but empowering and awesome experience to date. E rere kau atu ana te tai o Mihi ki te kaupapa o Aoraki Bound ki a Anne Braun-Elwert hoki. Nā Fern Whitau.

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PhDs across the country, 213 of whom have been recognised since the inception of the awards in 2002. The five Ngāi Tahu graduates have worked in a diverse range of study topics. The graduates were: • Dr Rosemary Clucas, who studied at Otago University and wrote her thesis on titi; • Dr Rachel Sizemore, also of Otago University who studied innervation in rats; • Dr Suzanne Crengle studied childrens’ asthma and graduated from the University of Auckland; • Dr Christine Crooks completed her degree at Massey University and wrote her thesis on bovine colostrum supplementation and exercise; and • Dr Jonathon Zyzalo, wrote his thesis on stereo lithography and studied at Massey.

Ngāi Tahu PhDs feature in Te Amorangi Awards Five Ngāi Tahu graduates were among the 25 recipients of the Te Amorangi National Māori Academic Excellence Awards recently celebrated on 9 April at Turangawaewae Marae. The awards are an annual event to acknowledge Māori PhD graduates across the country who have had their doctorates conferred in the last calendar year. These graduates have reached the pinnacle of academic success and they join the growing number of Māori

they are still really young, we take them to the bank at the end of the year to bank their money to let it grow bigger. This way, we have not had to find $100 to put into their account; it just builds up little by little. Nā Kylie Batchelor.

Important information for all Whai Rawa members The Whai Rawa mailout due at the end of May contains some very important information about changes to do with your money. Please take the time to read through this information and contact us if you have any queries.

Set and forget We all know regular payments are the easiest way to save a small amount regularly. Have you started a regular Whai Rawa payment for you and your whānau to avoid the end of year money scramble? Remember you can set up a regular contribution online or by phone banking, or by completing a Whai Rawa automatic payment form available from 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).

Laughing all the way to the bank My two tamariki, Alexander and Anabelle were both joined up to Whai Rawa by us as soon as they were born! I joined Whai Rawa myself as soon as it was launched. For a three and two year-old, there is no better savings plan available in the market; I am yet to find a bank account so generous. Not being able to save very much with one income and two preschoolers, Whai Rawa really allows us to maximise every single cent with the matched savings. It is really great to think by the time they are finishing school, they will have a nice little nest egg to help them with their education. For me, Whai Rawa is a great way to supplement my retirement savings and I am always surprised at how much is in my account given the relatively small amount I have put into it directly. For the past four years, we have had a reduced family income while having babies, but a scheme like Whai Rawa meant that I could still put a little away without savings being a burden on our family. We gave each child a piggy bank for their bedroom and even though

Rā whānau ki a koe Help your tamariki or mokopuna save for education or their first home by making a deposit into their Whai Rawa account for their birthday. Make sure they remember who has been growing their pūtea. Contact us by and we will send Koha Whai Rawa certificate(s) to them or send the certificate(s) to you to give to them.

For a copy of the free Whai Rawa investment statement go to www.whairawa.com or call 0800 942 472. • The gracious and poised Waewae whānau • The stylish and alluring Ōnuku whānau • And the charming and entertaining whānau from Kaikōura! With each whenu our whariki takes form and delicate yet distinct patterns emerge. With only four weeks remaining now until closing, Ngāi Tahu whānau have the opportunity to see the exhibition before it moves further south to Murihiku. The final host roster dates are as follows: 24–30 May Taumutu, 31 May – 6 June Rāpaki, 7- 13 June Ōnuku, 14–20 June Ngāi Tūāhuriri Nau mai rā e te whānau!

Mō Tätou Rūnanga Hosting of the Exhibition What a fabulous time everyone has been having at Te Hokinga Mai – Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri exhibitions! A record 20,500 visitors and 100+ education groups have visited our taonga and tïpuna in the past three months since opening. All have been warmly welcomed by the many faces of our Papatipu Rūnanga, the many whānau who make up the whenu or strands of our exhibition whariki. Into our exhibition whariki we have now woven the whenu of most of our Waitaha rūnaka: • The elegant and proud Tūāhuriri whānau, • The vivacious and staunch Koukourarata whānau, • The graceful and refined Makaawhio whānau, • The humble yet enchanting Taumutu whānau, • The effervescent and charismatic Rāpaki whānau, • The lazy boy touting and cheeky Arowhenua whānau – yes Uncle Joe did bring his lazy boy chair into the gallery for the week! • The energetic and captivating Wairewa whānau

Lectures Puaka/Matariki - 6pm Tuesday 25 May, Bird Gallery, Canterbury Museum Join Dr Te Maire Tau who will share vast knowledge on the time of Puaka and Matariki. Life on the Tītī Islands – 6pm Tuesday 8 June, Bird Gallery, Canterbury Museum Hear about Jane Davis’ relationship with the birds and the islands and how they have shaped her life and the

into sparkling star brooches - and a new brooch needs an outing! Simple sewing skills and careful hand work involved, bring your close up glasses if you need them and your own sharp sewing scissors and any beads, if you have them. Register now to join Ngāi Tahu renowned jeweller, Areta Wilkinson who has been making jewellery for 19 years. Session 1 10am – 12 noon Session 2 1pm – 3pm

lives of her daughter Karina and her mokopuna Kane Davis, who will also be sharing their stories. Piki Huia Fashion Show – 3pm Sunday 30 May To support and promote Te Hokinga Mai – Mō Tātou and Mō Kā Uri, in conjunction with the Canterbury Museum, Te Rūnanga has developed another fashion show that will take you on a journey through traditional examples of Ngāi Tahu handmade kākahu through to modern day use of harakeke in clothing and fashion wear. Come along to the Robert McDougall Gallery for this afternoon of entertainment. The image at left was incorrectly captioned in the Canterbury Museum’s Autumn Quarterly Programme. The clothing worn here by Elizabeth Te Kahu Ariki Karetai Frost is a Koko by BeeDance design created by Moana Lee. It is not a Ngāi Tahu design as incorrectly stated. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Canterbury Museum apologises for this error.

Kaitito Waiata Workshop – Robert McDougall Gallery Come and learn to compose your own waiata alongside some of Aotearoa’s finest composers and kapa haka exponents. Join Te Rita Papesch, and Tai and Haani Huata for this creative workshop. Session 1 10am – 4pm Sunday 20 June Manu Tukutuku, kite making workshop with Tania Nutira Session 1 10am – 12noon Mauri Kōhatu, with Te Mairiki Williams Session 1 10am – 12noon Kupenga with Paula Rigby Session 1 10am – 12noon To register for any of the above workshops just call the contact centre on 0800 524 824.

Mō Tātou will close at the Robert McDougall Gallery on Sunday 20 June and outlined below is a programme of activities and events leading up to the closing. Programme Friday 18 June Te Koha – variety show, Isaac Theatre Royal, Gloucester St, Matinée and evening sessions – tickets available from Ticketek. Saturday 19 June Te Koha – variety show, Isaac Theatre Royal, Gloucester St, Matinée and evening sessions – tickets available from Ticketek. A kaumātua idol will also be held at the Matinée session, so make sure you get your ticket soon!

Kapahaka Come and enjoy an afternoon of kapahaka with our Te Atakura groups and the two groups that will represent Waitaha at the 2011 Te Matatini competitions - Te Ahikaaroa and Te Kotahitanga. Watch out for upcoming information in the next issue of e-pānui for more detail regarding the Closing Programme. Mō Tātou Touring to Murihiku & Ōtākou Planning is underway with the Southland Museum & Art Gallery for the opening of Mō Tātou in the Murihiku region in July. Further hui will be held with mana whenua once they have returned safely from the tītī islands.

Whetu Bling Workshop - Robert McDougall Gallery Create your own wearable constellation to celebrate Matariki and the closing of Mō Tātou. Using a traditional raranga method we will weave satin ribbon and beads

Otago Museum planning has also begun and they will be ready to receive Mō Tātou and open on 11 December. There’s always something for the whole whānau to enjoy. Put Te Koha in your calendar 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, 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 instrumentals. 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.

Situations • Vacant Management of culture and/or heritage events.

Māori Rock Art Centre Manager, Timaru

• Development and implementation of strategic, marketing and operational plans that achieve agreed objectives within timeframe and budget. • A high level of numeracy. • Development of policy papers and business cases, standard operating procedures and performance measures. • Fund raising experience and an ability to effectively communicate and negotiate at a high level with stakeholders and partners. • Staff/contractor management experience and an ability to build, motivate and lead a team. • A sound understanding of Ngāi Tahu culture and Iwi issues and at least a basic understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori or a willingness to develop these. To apply, please send your expression of interest and CV, no later than 31 May, to: Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Charitable Trust PO Box 983, Timaru. For enquiries email peter@mpwr.biz.

Are you passionate about, and committed to, building and passing on an understanding and appreciation of Ngāi Tahu heritage and culture? Do you want to make a real difference as the startup manager of a dynamic, new, world class visitor attraction that will become known for its distinctive style of contemporary living culture? If so, then you may be the person that the Te Ana Whakairo Ltd is looking for. The Māori Rock Art Visitor Centre will open in Timaru in late 2010. We need a strongly self motivated, creative, professional manager to work with a highly experienced Board of Directors to ensure that the Visitor Centre and its associated retail and guided tour offerings are set up to succeed and will open on time. The successful candidate will bring the following demonstrated and proven abilities and experience: • Recent and relevant experience in the heritage or tourism industry, ideally with small to medium tourism business marketing experience.

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If you are Ngāi Tahu registered, you will be given the opportunity to purchase in advance of the general public. Please note that the cut off date for an advance purchase is 4pm June 1, 2010.

First release of sections at Wigram This month Ngāi Tahu Property begins marketing its first release of sections at Wigram, in Christchurch.

Prices range from approximately $174,000 to $210,000. We anticipate that titles will be available for these sites in February 2011.

The Wigram development will be known as Wigram Skies. The first neighbourhood release will be known as Cecil Hill, named after the pilot who made the first flight at Wigram on 7 May 1917. Cecil Hill was the chief instructor at the then Canterbury Flying School, training airmen for World War I and the Royal Flying Corps.

If you wish to obtain further information on this development, please phone Dene Maddren on 0800 Wigram or mobile 021 622 749.

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Te Pānui Rūnaka is getting its own website in August. To celebrate we are giving away two Netbook computers.

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

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makers, teachers and scholars who are drawn from the upper echelons of New Zealand’s dance community. The Grays (Kāi Tahu, Rangitane, Waikato) are siblings, who are leading lights in the contemporary dance world but also have expertise in the more traditional Māori arts. Kōwhiti will run for four days only at Te Papa, Wellington, 24–27 June. Participants in the festival will be able to watch the Kōwhiti Premiere performance and Māori dance film at Soundings Theatre and free dance demonstrations on the Marae. There will also be talks by leading Māori dance scholars, two forums and the opportunity to participate in dance workshops.

Kōwhiti at Te Papa Kōwhiti Matariki Festival of Māori Contemporary Dance Te Papa, Wellington June 24–27 Stars of a different sort will be shining during the Matariki celebrations at Te Papa this year, when Aotearoa’s leading Māori contemporary dance artists come together in Wellington to participate in Kōwhiti – a four day festival which forms part of the festivities for the Māori New Year in the Capital. Festival curators Merenia and Tanemahuta Gray are creating a programme to showcase the achievements of a host of Māori dancers, choreographers, dance film-

holding shares in the Māori Land Court can vote. All correspondence to be addressed to: The Secretary, Rowallan Block XII Section 3 Trust, 214 Tweed St, Invercargill. Directly after this meeting, a meeting of owners in Hokonui Block LXII Section 907 will held to nominate Trustee’s and general discussion of this block. Regards Rowallan Blk XII Sec 3 Trust Chairman Murray Shuttleworth, 118 Cunningham Cres, Invercargill 9810. Ph 03-2157017.

Rowallan Block XII Section 3 Trust Rowallan Block XII Section 3 Trust gives notice for all owners that an AGM is to be held of this Trust at Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Marae, Colac Bay (Ōraka) on Sunday 25 July starting at 1 pm. There will be a pot luck lunch before the meeting. All whānau are welcome to attend this meeting, but please note only whānau that have succeeded or recorded as

identification or information about the events or locations in the photos. Please contact Joseph Hullen at the NgāI Tahu Whakapapa Unit, phone 0800-524 8248 or joseph.hullen@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Tau Kōrero These photos have been sent to us from Patricia Wolfenden who would appreciate any assistance with

JOIN JOHN AND GIVE QUITTING A GO! preventable death in Canterbury. Almost 19% of people still smoke in the region but that figure rises to 41% among Maori. Quitting smoking is the single best thing people can do for their health as it can lead to a raft of health problems including heart disease, lung problem, cancer and decreased fertility. It is an expensive habit, with someone who smokes 20 cigarettes a day spending about $5500 a year. Research shows that 70% of people who smoke want to quit and support from whanau is an important tool during the quitting process. According to evidence, people who use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as patches and gum, and join a quit smoking programme that offers one-on-one support are more likely to be successful in their attempt. John says the support of his whanau was crucial when he was quitting smoking. “Stopping smoking is hard. A lot has got to do with your immediate family... you need a lot of support from them.” He also joined the Aukati Kaipaipa quit smoking programme where he was given one-on-one quitting advice. Although he tried patches and gum to try to ease cravings, he found sugar-free chewing gum worked better for him. Although he still has cravings every now and then, John is determined he’ll never go back to smoking now that he’s been Auahi Kore for so long. “For my 70th I went to the pub with the kids and I was hanging on to a pack of cigarettes but never once did I go out for a smoke. You get it in your brain: I have gone this far. Now there’s no looking back.”

aumatua John Manuel is enjoying having more money in his pocket to go fishing – one of his favourite past times - now that he’s been Auahi Kore (Smokefree) for more than a year. “I’ve been able to save money and, because I used to be broke, I’ve been able to go away fishing more. I’m spending money on something I want to do.” The 70-year -old, a Kaumatua at Te Whare Roimata in Gloucester St, Christchurch, is also appreciating having enough spare cash to buy treats for his mokopuna after quitting his 30 to 40 a day habit. After smoking for 54 years, John decided to quit last year after having a heart attack and says he has since noticed a huge improvement in his health. He is no longer short of breath, which allows him to take his dog for a walk, and a persistent cough has disappeared. “The dog used to take me for a walk. Now I take him for a walk and we walk a lot further and walk a lot faster.” Monday 31 May is World Smokefree Day and the theme of this year’s celebration is ‘give quitting a go – you can do it!’ (Me Mutu – kia kaha!). It also focuses on the importance of whanau supporting those who want to quit. Tobacco smoking is still the leading cause of

• Quit smoking services include Aukati Kaipaipa for Maori women and their whanau (0800 425 700); Quitline (0800 778 778) and Smokechange for pregnant women and their partners on 03 379 9947. The PEGS programme is also available through General Practices.

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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

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

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau Arowhenua Whānau

Photo and information kindly supplied by Janet Leonard Waaka. This photo was taken of the Arowhenua whānau in either Temuka or Timaru c1930. The people identified are: Tāua Paki Manning, Tāua Bessie Goones, Kaitomuri Waaka, Tāua Olive Rehu, Aunty Neta Waaka, Aunty Mabel Rehu (Mrs Malta Barrett), Aunty Calo Paiki. If you are able to provide more information or names please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngāi Tahu whakapapa unit on 0800 524 824 ext 3029, or 03 371 2629.