TPR November 2010 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Whitu November 2010

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Huria Kahu Tomo nō Arowhenua.

Tēnei marama

• Inter-marae Pā Wars, pg 2

• Waiwera Man Wins Tasmania Title, pg 9 • Hui-ā-Tau, pg 23 • Te Atakura, pg 30-31

Nä te Kaiwhakahaere

information please visit the Ngāi Tahu website and use the form provided to send us any information. Ngāi Tahu would much prefer those in possession of illegal pounamu to return it rather than continually having to pursue legal avenues. However ultimately, we are more than prepared to continue our many years of investigations into the illegal possession and trade in pounamu. Another development with regard to our pounamu resource, is the recently announced review of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Pounamu Management Plan. Te Rūnanga is calling for submission from all Kaitiaki Rūnanga and the deadline for submissions is December 17. Submissions will be collated in the New Year and drafted into a discussion document that will be distributed back to Kaitiaki Rūnanga for their consideration. This will be followed by a planning hui in February or March, 2011, which will provide a forum for all Kaitiaki Rūnanga to comment on proposed changes and to come to an agreement regarding those changes. On to other matters, and by now I hope most of you have had a chance to look through the online version of the Annual Report or to read the four-page summary printed in the last issue of TPR. 2009-2010 was a successful financial year, with all subsidiaries doing well. I note that the robust Chinese economy contributed to some good results for Ngāi Tahu Seafood and that both Ngāi Tahu Seafood and Ngāi Tahu Tourism are stressing the importance of this economy to their bottom lines in future years. There will be more discussion about plans for the future at Hui-ä-Tau this year, which I am looking forward to. Don’t forget that Hui-ä-Tau is starting on the Friday afternoon this year with a pōwhiri on the Karitāne foreshore at 4pm. [See page 23 for further detail about Hui-ä-Tau]

Tribal efforts to protect our pounamu taonga were greatly rewarded last month when Judge GS MacAskill ordered that all the ‘snowflake’ pounamu seized from The Jade Factory and Mountain Jade in Hokitika be returned to Ngāi Tahu. This outcome reaffirms our ownership of this taonga and emphasises to all those who might wish to circumvent proper process, that Ngāi Tahu and police are not going to tolerate disregard for the law. It is my view that the Courts have once again, sent a clear message to the industry that snowflake pounamu is the property of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and cannot be legally sold on the market. This judgment is the logical continuation of a legal process that has been ongoing for a number of years now and in which we have invested considerable resources. On behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, I wish to thank the police for their efforts and commitment to recover this pounamu. There are also many at Makaawhio who have worked tirelessly on this project as well as our own office staff, particularly the legal unit. Our thanks to all of you for your continuing mahi. This outcome would not have occurred without great team work and excellent co-operation and the result is certainly deserved. There have now been three successful legal actions with regard to snowflake. We will continue to work on the recovery of the significant amounts of stolen stone still outstanding. Te Rūnanga and Makaawhio are heartened by the increasing numbers of industry people making this task easier by voluntarily returning this stone. Without doubt, there is increasing recognition of our ownership rights and an improved understanding that this taonga is a finite resource that must be carefully managed. We appreciate information in regard to stolen stone. If you have any

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ngā Mate It is with great sadness that we farewell Charlie Scott. Charlie was instrumental in the building of Takahanga Marae during the early days. Our deepest condolences to his whānau.

Rā Whānau Leah Te Moananui, Leeann Howse, Kiri Williams, Taygan Manawatu, Jamie Manawatu, Celeste Harnett, Ripeka Stirling, Hoani Manawatu, Cushla Tuhakarina-Fidow, Helen Forbes, Kiri Te Heu Heu, Anaru Grant-Manawatu, Joe Manawatu, Amelia Taylor, Katrina Canton.

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Inter Marae Tournament – Pā Wars Once again Ngāti Kuri, Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāti Wheke did battle for league and netball supremacy. As always it was a hard fought battle with Ngāi Tūāhuriri coming out victorious for the league and netball, there were some questionable tackling techniques, but that is Pā Wars. Like normal after the final whistle it was a

James Tipene Solomon was born 6 October. He is the first child for Justin and Serena Solomon. He is also the first mokopuna for Mark and Maria Solomon.

Te Atakura 2010 Ngāti Kurī stood proud on stage. The team was a little smaller but still awesome. Kia mau te wehi!

chance for whānau to catch up and enjoy each other’s company and discuss the day’s events. Special thanks to the Räpaki whānau who hosted us. Pōwhiri Takahanga A Takahanga Haka

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Earthquake Diary Monday 13 September. The start of a new week and not many kumu shakes in Tuahiwi, but lots of whānau. It’s so beautiful, lots of fun, lots of children and lots of loving, also sunshine and kids playing in puddles of water (so lovely). Still lots of helping hands, whānau went back to Christchurch on Sunday and are now back to help out at the marae (I don’t think that they want to leave). The father is telling me that the whānau aren’t listening and that they want to stay. So I brought them back (lovely). Some other whānau have shifted out today (Anglem whānau) from Kaiapoi. Their house is ok but it is in a mess! Big clean up for them to do. We had the Nutira whānau in to visit today up from Kaiapoi, we had a yarn,

had a kai, lots of laughs, after three hours they left to go home. Tuesday 14 September. What a day at the pokies (yes it was payday) had Chinese for lunch (by myself) and lost $4.00, came back to the marae and there was all sorts going on. Signing papers, filling in forms. Whānau getting told what there entitilements are. So now we move to lunch (what a spread) – you name it we got it. Lovely ringawera doing the cooking and all the rangatahi are there to help out. Wednesday 15 September. Our other whānau left us today to go back to Christchurch (the Edwards whānau), also the Topia whānau went back to their home after helping out Civil Defence. Thursday 16 September. This is the final day of Civil

Defence so we all went home to our own whare. Friday 17 September. Today a busload from the marae went up to Nelson for the weekend for a respite trip – an amazing invitation from Whakatu. Aunty Kui went with them so it will be a great weekend. Well I think that is all about the “Quake” but I must explain about the KKK. It is not what you think. Years

ago Aunty Pau had that signature which meant (Kera, Kui and Kahu). Arowhenua will remember those names. So mine is a bit different same initials but (Kuia Koro and Kids) (but Koro left us). So there you go tēnā koutou katoa Nā Patricia Naku noa

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Marae Development Project Fundraising Over the past year a number of funding applications have been lodged for the project. We are pleased to announce that we have been successful with the Ngāī Tahu Fund to support our tukutuku project and further art works for the whare tüpuna. Our kaumātua Aunty Babe Tulloch is continuing her monthly raffles for our marae project and has raised a tidy sum to date. Aunty Babe is calling for whānau to purchase a tile for our marae courtyard. The tiles are to be made out of serpentine and will each have a number on it. This number will then relate to a plaque with the corresponding name of the whānau who has purchased the tile. The money raised from the tiles will contribute to the building of our wharenui. The tiles will be $200 each. If you would like to book a tile or two, please phone the rūnanga office 03 756 8088 and give your full name and postal details or email admin@ ngatiwaewae.org.nz. At this stage we are only taking names and will start collecting the money next year. You are welcome to pay in instalments. So come on Waewae whānau, let’s take a leaf out of Aunty Babe’s book.

Tukutuku Project Two pruning sessions have taken place in the past month with harvesting planned for January. If you would like to contact someone to discuss please phone Rititia Reed, cell 02102424874 or ph 03 7558067, or Leane Campbell – email: missy-campbell@hotmail.com, cell 0277644151. Whakairo Project The whakairo project is on schedule with our carvers also assisting the Räpaki Marae project. Visitors are welcome, please contact Jerry Pu if you would like to visit, cell 021427520 or email: jerry@ngatiwaewae.org. nz.

Construction Update Construction of stage one of the Marae Development Project is well underway. Floor plans as follows:

Rangatahi School Holiday Wānanga Our rangatahi came together in the last week of the school holidays for a three-day hip-hop wānanga with a performance to kaumātua and whānau on the last day followed by a wonderful kai. A big thank you to Chantal, Leane, Mahana, Jamie, Danella and all the whānau tautoko. Boundary Meeting Rūnanga members attended a boundary meeting in Christchurch with Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kurï whānau. The MOU between Ngāti Waewae, Ngāti Apa and Ngāi Tahu has been finalised. This will be discussed further at the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau.

Pounamu Kohatu for Rapaki Marae Ngāti Waewae gifted a pounamu köhatu to Räpaki for their marae complex. The gifting took place Sunday 10 October at Räpaki. Ben Hutana presided over the gifting with our Tāua Papakura and Tāua Matariki unveling the pounamu. This was followed by a presentation from Jason Tuhuru on behalf of the Ngāti Waewae Pounamu Kōmiti. The presentation informed Räpaki of the whakapapa of the taonga, where it came from and its journey to where it will rest. Well done Jason, a great presentation.

on 1 October. Things have been very busy with the development of the Ngāti Waewae Environmental Plan due for consultation soon, and the ongoing mahi of resource consents, mining issues, fresh water, mahinga kai and many others. Calendar of Meetings Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga All rūnanga meetings are the second Sunday of every second month, Arahura Whare Wānanga. Kāti Waewae Trust meetings All Trust meetings are held the second Saturday of every second month the next meeting is AGM 11 December, 1pm, Arahura Whare Wānanga.

Poutini Environmental Poutini Environmental is the new environmental unit of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. The unit started operating

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, ki te whare o Pöhutukawa. Ki a rātou kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te ärai mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimärie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. The whitebait season has been a good one for the whitebait but not so much for the whitebaiters! There has been news of a couple of decent catches, but nothing like the amounts talked about last season. Labour Weekend saw the descendants of Makareta of Kāti Māhaki return to Makaawhio for their Wānaka Whakapapa. Maitahi (Bruce Bay) drew crowds to their Annual Bruce Bay Sports Day and evening ball held at Bruce Bay Hall.

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Hui Pounamu Rakatirataka – see information below.

Ka tangi te kökö – Makaawhio Quarterly Newsletter Recently we have struggled to consistently send out our pānui rūnaka, Ka tangi te kōkō. A number of factors have contributed to this, but in order to once again provide regular updates for our members, we would like to contract one of our members to pull together the pānui. We will be offering a small contract to the successful candidate who will be required to collate articles and stories provided into a pānui format for sending to the printers. An Expression of Interest pānui has already been sent via our whānau e-mail contact list. If you are interested in taking on this mahi, please contact the office immediately. Hui Rūnanganui (Executive Meetings) The next meeting date have been confirmed as: Saturday 4 December, 9am, Kaipö, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Maitahi (Bruce Bay). The 2011 meeting schedule is yet to be confirmed, but will be advertised as soon as and will be in future editions of this pānui and on our website.

Rūnanganui (Executive) Update Member profiles have now been updated on our webpage for those interested in learning more about our elected rūnanga governors.To access go to our website: www. makaawhio.māori.nz and from our home page click onto “About us” and then “Executive Profiles”. Recently you may have noted three opportunities being advertised. The following is an update: • Tuna (Eel) Quota Opportunity – those who lodged an Expression of Interest (EOI) have been invited to engage in the next stage to provide a firm offer which will be considered at the November Hui Rūnanganui. • Development West Coast Trustee Nominee – three candidates who submitted Expressions of Interest have been interviewed. Helen Rasmussen has been selected to be Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio nominee. Her name will be submitted to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who makes the decision about who will be appointed to the position.

Hokika mai o kā Rowi This month we welcomed back a bumper number of our extremely endangered kiwi. Thirty-six rowi were returned from Motuara in the Marlborough Sounds. The island provides a kōhanga site, allowing rowi hatched as part of the Operation Nest Egg programme (ONE) to gain sufficient weight to be able to fend for themselves when released back into their home forest. Our Upoko, Richard Wallace recalled the journey since the introduction of the ONE programme, and the joy of returning so many rowi to Kāti Māhaki and the community. It was extremely exciting to see so many rowi in one place, especially when you consider they effectively

represented 10 per cent of the population! More than 50 staff, locals and school students from Franz Josef helped us to welcome kā manu taoka home. Equally important was opening of the rowi release area - to include a northern part of the Ōkārito forest - not previously used. We will be watching the monitoring reports with interest! [Insert Photo: Tipuna Tūtuko]

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Whānau enjoyed the divine scenery, majestic mountains, glacial valleys and gushing waterfalls as they made their way along the track.

Karera Wallace-Jones with one of the 36 rowi returned from Motuara for release back into Ōkārito. Hïkoi Whakatipu In October, 13 Makaawhio whānau members took part in the second Hīkoi Whakatipu. A four-day wānaka in Fiordland where Makaawhio whānau walk in the footsteps of their ancestors. The trip was organised in partnership with Ngāi Tahu Tourism, which own the Hollyford Track tourism operation. Rochford and Manera whānau made up the majority of this years group. Kahurangi Beazly and Eva Scott Keen, who were part of the last year’s hīkoi, went again this year.

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Kahurangi Wilson Beazley in front of one of the many waterfalls whānau saw on the trip.

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At every turn Bard teased whānau saying the end was only ten minutes away. When they finally got to the end of the tramp whānau climbed aboard the Hollyford jetboat and went up to Martins Bay lodge. Every evening whānau enjoyed waiata and Mike Rochford, Kathleen Scott and Teone Sciascia would share stories about Te Waipounamu and how they are connected to the area. Whānau stood up and practiced their pehehā - everyone had the courage to give it a go. By the end of the wānaka they had all improved their te reo skills. On day two, whānau woke early and decided what to do with the day. In a cool breeze and wintry weather whānau headed out for a short walk through the podocarp forest where Bard showed whānau his favourite tree.

On day one, whānau travelled from Te Anau to Fiordland National park to start the six-hour tramp down the Hollyford Track. Animated Hollyford Track guide Bard Crawford led whānau down the track teaching them about the land and introducing them to trafitional salads of their tïpuna - supple jack and koru stalks. He also showed them how the forest is connected and explained why certain plants and trees mutated the way they did. Four hours into the trip whānau got their first look at mauka tïpuna Tūtuko, who stood proudly as the highest peak in the area.

over the sand dunes. Along the way Bard pointed out a clearing in the dunes which ran along the sand and into the bush.

Bard’s favourite old rimu tree. On their return whānau got ready for their harakeke weaving wānaka run by Rangimaria Ngarimu. Rangimaria taught whānau how to make parearae (sandals) more commonly known as Ngāi Tahu Nikes. She explained the multiple uses of harakeke, showed whānau how to cut it correctly and told them about pia - a gooey gel that can be used for healing cuts and burns. Whānau were pretty happy to discover it was also a useful plant for the pesky namunamu (sand flies). Rangimaria paid [Insert photo Ngāire] attention to everyone’s weaving struggles and made sure to go around and help all the whānau. By the end of the weaving Ngaire Wilson making her wānaka everyone had parearae. made one parearae.

Brook Manera holds the kaimoana Mike and Teone gathered. [Tutoko’s whare]

The site of Tūtoko’s whare. He told whānau that the track had been there for a very long time and may have been a marker for easy access to the tuatua beds on the beach. Before going on to the site of tütoko’s whare whānau gathered at the beginning of the bush line. Kathleen called the whānau on to the site where Tütoko and his whānau had lived centuries ago. Mike Tïpuna Trail. Rochford who has spent a lifetime researching Kati Māhaki whakapapa told whānau the many stories about Tūtoko his wife, Hinepare, and their three daughters. On the journey back to Martins Bay lodge the whānau witnessed a very rare sight, bottlenose dolphins swimming in the lower Hollyford river.It is one of the only places in the world where dolphins swim in fresh water. Our driver Shaun got the whānau close to the dolphins and they swam alongside the jetboat and played in the wake, leaping out of the water. It was a special moment and an appropriate finish to a spiritual visit to Tūtoko’s whare.

That afternoon whānau jetboated up the river and walked along the rocks to a seal colony, along the way whānau were lucky enough to see a tawaki – a fiordland crested penguin that is an endangered species. On the untouched remote coastlines the rock pools [Insert Photo: were filled with mouthBen Rochford] watering mussels and with wide eyes whānau picked off their share for later on that evening. Teone and Hollyford Guide Mike Torbit got in wetsuits and Nick Rochford proud of went diving–they brought his parearae. back pāua and kina. Chef and Jet boat driver Shaun Bilham cooked the pāua in his secret sauce and whānau ate the kaimoana as an entree. On day three, whānau travelled to the site where Tūtoko lived, which was a short boat ride and 40-minute walk

The next day whānau were treated to a stunning day and flew out on fixed wing aircrafts over spectacular terrain. Whānau were very thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of a spiritual journey and would like to give special thanks to all the Hollyford Track staff, Mike Rochford for sharing his knowledge, Rangimaria for her weaving wānaka and Kathleen for leading the group. Nä Kahu Te Whaiti 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 upto-date. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

He Mihi Aroha He mihi aroha to the whānau of Auntie Rangi Hiroti, who passed away recently. Auntie Rangi was involved in the initial stages of our mahi raranga for our tipuna whare hou.

Birthdays Amos Kamo, Phillip Pohio, Mark Phillips, Paora Tau, Gavin Couch, Ngārangi Henare Hūtana-Waito, Josette Malcolm, Donald Couch, Kenny Rakena, Kopa Lee, Billy Phillips. Whānau News On 13 October Reihana Paraone (son of Ripeka and Patrick) became engaged to Chloe Riches, daughter of Steve and Simone Riches. Congratulations and best wishes from all the whānau.

2010 Te Atakura A great way to spend the day, watching all the whānau performing on stage and having fun - with Ra’s humour, the keenness of our tamariki to win prizes and sausage sizzles readily available who could ask for more. Thanks to all who worked hard behind the scenes and of course to our own Räpaki whānau performers and supporters. (see pictures page 30-31)

Te Poho O Tamatea Pokai Whenua Following the initial dislodging of boulders after the big shake in September, regular monitoring by locals has uncovered more evidence of ground movement adding further to the safety concerns of the Rapaki community, particularly for whānau living beneath the mauka. Thanks to Peter Couch who went up on Tamatea to take some photos to show us, and concerned resident Henry Couch who alerted geo tech personnel, who have been investigating further and providing latest developments. It has not yet been established what or if any action will be taken to secure the boulders that are looking a bit dodgy.

He Kawakawa Pounamu Ätaahua Ngāti Wheke recently welcomed a representative röpü of Ngāti Waewae, who came over to Räpaki to present a precious koha of kawakawa pounamu ātaahua. It came from the Te Aroha River in the shared takiwā with Makaawhio. The story of where, how and who collected it was told with the help of a powerpoint presentation. Project Tötara Mahi Raranga/Tukutuku for Tipuna Whare Hou Ka nui te mihi aroha from Auntie Doe to all of our whānau who responded to a call for help with our mahi raranga, tukutuku and so on. Our wāhine are worthy of special mention; they have been coming to the marae day after day to work on the panels – all day, every day for the last few weeks, and over the long weekend – koia kei a koutou! Our tāne too who have been lending a hand in the whare with fitting the carvings and panels, Patrick who fixed two pakaru doors – yeah! and to those who have taken on kitchen duties as well as helped in various other ways Auntie says thank you, thank you, thank you.

Räpaki Tipuna Whare Opening 27 and 28 November We have now begun the countdown and remind you all to please let us know if you are coming and particularly if you are coming to help or need help with accommodation (there will be no accommodation available at the marae). The official opening ceremonials are to take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 will be kept for Whānau. There is a register at the Räpaki office for those who are willing to volunteer for mahi – come on whānau, don’t wait until the last minute we need to know these details now! You can either contact Gail Gordon direct on gail.rapaki@ paradise.net.nz or leave your details at the office, phone 03 328 9415

that Brett is starting a new job in November working for Kotahi Mano Kāika, so all the best for that Brett. Räpaki Water Upgrade Work has started along Räpaki Drive affecting normal access in and out of Räpaki in the short-term. It is intended to have water available from the new water main at the marae connection on Räpaki Drive no later than 19 November. The contractor is using a method known as directional drilling rather than open trenching to lay the pipe because it causes less damage to existing infrastructure like roads. Some open trenching will be needed, especially if rock is found along the pipe. Subject to everything going as planned, council expects to complete all work before Christmas.

Sunday Kapahaka Practice Every Sunday 2pm – 3pm unless notified otherwise. Come and join in.

Tötara growing on the reserve above Räpaki.

Education Watch for the December issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka to find out the successful recipients of our Papatipu and Te Rakiwhakaputa scholarships. Don’t forget to tautoko te reo with Brett every Monday night from 6pm – 8pm, once a week in Räpaki, and the following week at CPIT. Incidentally, we just heard

Wairewa Rūnanga Adrenaline pumping, heightened senses, accelerated heart rate, trembling hands, slight wind shifts all playing their part to upset his shot. Sudden death if you miss. He called for the clay with the same abrupt “pull” he’d used all day, timed so as not to upset his body position and breathing. Just enough sound to indicate that he was ready and waiting. The clay flew out of the trap from his left at more than 70km. A 2cm, thick black blur, streaking across the sky, three metres off the ground. A split second to get the height and lead right, to keep swinging the shotgun while squeezing the trigger at just the right moment. Bang. The mainly Australian crowd is silent and then there’s a collective intake of breath. The Match referee calls, “Lost target”. The Australian Champion has missed! So now it’s the turn of the Māori boy from Ōtautahi, Turanga Charles Maaka. Sudden death it may be, but a lost target by the Māori boy means that the Australian Champion is back in the game, his game, his field in his country. He steps onto the mark. Body position, breathing, focus all set to 110 per cent. It could all be decided right here, right now if he makes the shot. No time for doubt. No time for hesitation. “Pull,” Bang! There’s a roar from the Kiwis in the crowd and an impromptu haka.

Our next Rūnanga meeting will be our Christmas Meeting, held at the marae, 10.00 am on Sunday 5 December. This will be our last meeting until February. Te Atakura 2010 As usual, a very enjoyable time spent with whānui. The venue this year was outstanding – Aurora Centre at Burnside High School – a very comfortable and easily accessible place to hold it. A big thank you to our main tutor Maatakiwi Wakefield. (See pictures page 30-31) Whakawhanaungatanga Sports Day This has been postponed. We are all looking forward to Räpaki hosting us next year on 5 March. Keep this day free to participate in the sports – a great day of fun had by all. Tasmania The Australian Champion stepped onto the mark with total concentration on his face. He prepared himself for the shot as he had done so many thousands of times before. This shot like every other shot he’d taken after years of practice and competition at the highest level was rehearsed in his head, muscle memory taking control, eye focus setting the pace. He could do this in his sleep but this was a shot-off. The Australian Champion had won so many shot-offs he’d lost count; this was just another day at the office. He loaded his hand crafted German, made shotgun with a single round. One target, one shot.

Muted clapping from the Australians. Turanga has just won the match and become the 2010 Australasian Police and Services Skeet champion. A title which in 30 years of competition has only been held by two other Kiwis and now won by the first Māori. This was a title fought for by 133 competitors from all over Australia and the Pacific at the Tasmanian Gun Club in October. Without the support of his whānau, long suffering wahine and the generosity of Wairewa Rūnanga this story would have remained a dream.

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Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua He Aituä Anthony Grant

us and he will be an asset whereever he goes (which has been all over the place recently). Arowhenua Whānau Services have advertised to fill these vacant positions, so watch this space. You are entitled to low cost health care through Care Plus which is a programme run for people with long term illness or other high health care needs. It enables you to understand your health issues by regular visits to your GP (first visit free then three more visits during the year at a reduced fee).

Births Tamati James Russell Born Saturday 25 September 8am to proud parents Issaac and Michelle Russell and proud Poua Karl and Nana Sue- Karl. Birthdays Joe Waaka Jason Russell Rosina Hix Michel Manning Wiki Baker Reno Waaka

Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art The Rock Art Trust are seeking guides for the Māori Rock Art Centre – copies of the full ad and job description are available from the Rūnanga office A number of rock art taonga, cut from rock art sites in 1916, will be returning to Te Waipounamu after 94 years away. The taonga, which are being loaned from Auckland, Whanganui and Otago Museums for display within the Māori Rock Art Centre, will be welcomed back at a ceremony at Arowhenua in early November (date to be confirmed).

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Whānau Hi there. I am Hayden Russell the (son of Maru and Mandy Russell) (mokopuna of George and Betty Russell). At the age of 16 I have been lucky enough to play with Mountainview High School 1st 11 hockey team for three years. We recently went to a week long tournament in Cromwell where we placed seventh out of 16 teams. I have also played this season with the men’s 1st division Cambridge hockey team. This has been a great learning experience. I have had a great time playing with the older guys, learning a lot of different skills. To finish off a great year. I was selected in the Mid/South Canterbury Under-18 hockey team which went to the National Premier Tournament in Dunedin in July. At the age of 16 this is a great achievment. It was a big season, I was attending on average eight hours of hockey practice a week plus any skills that I

Keita giving Aunty Rita a cervical screening pamper pack. Left: Natasha, Keita and Aunty Rita. Kaimahi are on the move Gerrie has chosen to pursue her elderly care service future in Timaru and left He Oranga Pai. Jackie has also been a sad loss to us due to the navigator position being withdrawn, she will still be available for advice and support to our kaimahi. Tewera has also chosen to leave

practiced by myself. I also played two to three hockey games a week (70 minute games with another 45 minutes of warm up time on top of that). Hockey is my favorite sport and something that I really enjoy doing. Roll on next hockey season! Hayden.

They are looking for young, passionate Ngāi Tahu who are interested in the outdoors, relatively fit and have leadership potential. They will also need to be registered with Ngāi Tahu and preference will be given to rangatahi who have demonstrated involvement with their Rūnaka and or Ngāi Tahu. They will be on the course with 16 other students. The dates of the course are December 5 - 11 and the course is held at Ōkārito, although the hīkoi starts and finishes in Ōtautahi. Parents will be required to meet the cost of transport to and from Christchurch and accommodation in Christchurch (if required, depending on where they are from). All other expenses including accommodation and kai are covered by the Trust. If you know of anyone who would be keen on this fantastic opportunity, please ask them to call Kara Edwards. Kara Edwards Ph 03 756 9100(wk), 03 762 6590 (hm) 027 683 9020 (hm) Postal address: c/ Dept of Conservation, Private Bag 701, Hokitika e-mail: ktedwards@doc.govt.nz

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Can you help? The beautifully framed Vision statement that originally hung in the wharekai is missing. Does anyone know where it is? It is urgently required and has been noticeably missing for sometime now if you can help with it’s location please contact Jamahl at the Marae Office or return immediately. Phone/Fax 03 615 9646 Email arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

Calendar 19 - 21 November Hui a Tau 23 -25 November Booked for Wedding 27 November Karanga Hui Updates of contacts We are desperately trying to keep our whānau and whānui updated with news, views and decision making on the current and future of Te Hapa O Niu Tirini and Te Whānau O Huirapa. Please support us by providing Jamahl with changes of addresses and contacts especially your e-mail addresses. Hei ano Gwen

Toitü Te Whenua Kia ora koutou We have an awesome opportunity for three Ngāi Tahu NCEA level students to attend a leadership programme at Okarito focussed on kiwi. This is an Untouched World, a Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tahu partnership project.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Chairperson: Parris Heath Parris has been active in the marae for nearly 20 years. He has served as Deputy Chair on numerous Waihao executive committees and was employed as Waihao administrator, project manager and then manager.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao elected their new committee at their recent AGM. The successful candidates were:

He sits on the Meridian Energy Waitaki Valley Community Fund Committee. Parris heads the needle exchange programme in South Canterbury. He is married to Sharyn and is father to Kara, Michelle, Anna, and pöua to five mokopuna. He is passionate about the marae and you. Parris has whakapapa to Waihao through Peneamene Te Kihi and Romia.

Chairperson: Parris Heath Deputy-Chairperson: Graeme Lane (elected to committee at AGM and appointed to Dep Chair by Committee) Secretary: Jennifer Thomas Treasurer: Dave Thomas Committee: Larrianne Casserly, Keri Peneamine, Michelle Heath, Graeme Thomas and Viv Wood.

Deputy-Chairperson: Graeme Lane (elected to committee at AGM and appointed to Dep Chair by Committee).

served as alternate to the TRoNT rep for two years and spent three months of that time standing in following the resignation of the Waihao Representative. Dave has also spent some time on, and is committed to, the question of who owns the land the marae stands on.

Secretary: Jennifer Thomas Jennifer is the daughter of David and Lorna Thomas and partner of Angus McLean. She has three children Mark (deceased) Beth and Helen and two grandchildren.

Committee: Larrianne Casserly Larrianne Casserly is the granddaughter of Joseph and Repika Mei Heath and daughter of Thomas Heath. She spent her first 21 working years as a hairdresser and colour and wardrobe consultant. Larriane has been an Ordained Minister since 1988. She has served on many trust boards, including Bridge Training and Employment Trust, which trained long-term unemployed Māori in the building industry. Larrianne is currently working as a life coach. She and her husband Pat have been business partners most of their married life. Larrianne has five children, 11 grandchildren and her involvement in Waihao will bring strong commitment for the wellbeing of kaumātua.

Currently Jennifer is the house manager in a boarding school she is also a music tutor. Previously she has worked as an office administrator, health and safety officer, receptionist and ambulance officer. Jennifer has been on the Waihao executive for a twoyear term. Previously she was a trustee and chairperson for Ngā Tutukitanga o Taieri, Area Committee of Taieri St John Ambulance as well as committee member of the Ambulance Officers Institute. Treasurer: Dave Thomas David is the son of Minnie Paiki and William Thomas. He is one of eight children and was educated at Willowbridge, Morven and Waimate High. David left school at 17 to work with the National Service Department in Wellington managing the ballot process for the armed services. He joined the NZ Army in 1942, left New Zealand in May 1945 for the Middle East and then went to Japan for six months in 1946. He came home in 1947 and returned to the National Service working with the Rehabilitation Department. Later on he went to work with the Labour Department in Dunedin. He was a safety inspector and worked his way up through the ranks. Dave became the Superintendant there in 1975, working in Timaru for a year, then returned to Dunedin as second in charge, prior to his retirement in 1983. He was treasurer for Waihao for about three years and started taking part in Waihao affairs in 1996. He

Michelle Heath Young Michelle is the great-granddaughter of Joseph and Ripeka Mei Heath. Despite distance, Michelle has been actively involved with Waihao for nearly 20 years. Michelle is an Associate at Simpson Grierson law firm in Auckland and is part way through her masters in Commercial Law with a focus on governance. Michelle has performed extensive pro bono legal work for various community organisations including Otara Community Law Centre, Starship Hospital, The Fred Hollows Foundation and The Silver Ribbon Foundation. Michelle is keen to put her skills to work for the betterment of Waihao people with a focus on kawanatanga that is transparent and accountable and empowerment through education and personal development.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki Happy Birthday to Cyril Kent Nicole Loper Mark Loper Aroha Ellison Paul Simon Blake Kellas Kevin Duff Matapura Ellison Izaak Parata Atawhai Parata Rachel Shaw Jesse Nicolaou

David Ellison Thomas Ennis Samantha Jardine Pamela Duff Zack Williams Joy Smith Patrick Collings

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He Pēpi Congratulations from pōua Matapura Ellison to Melissa Ellison and Richard Brandon on the birth of their second daughter, Hana Nikuru Joy Brandon, a sister for Maearoa.

Office holiday hours The rūnaka office will close at midday on Wednesday 22 December and will re-open on Monday 10 January. Telephone messages, emails and mail will be checked on a regular basis.

Phyllis Smith and Priscilla Cowie whose work features in the Contemporary Traditions exhibition at the Otago Museum were present at the ‘Grand Celebration Day’. They are pictured here with members of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki who were also there to support the occasion.

Grand celebration day at Otago Museum On Sunday 17 October, the Otago Museum held a ‘Grand Celebration Day’ to welcome a special delegation from Otaru and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dunedin’s links with Japanese sister city, Otaru. The day featured traditional cultures of Japan and New Zealand, including demonstrations of sushi making, a talk from Ngāi Tahu restaurateur Ron Bull about the ecology and significance to Ngāi Tahu of tītī and demonstrations of Shodo calligraphy and harakeke weaving activities. As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations the Contemporary Traditions exhibition at the Otago Museum celebrates the relationship between the Otaru and Otago Museums and features the work of the Ainu people of northern Japan and the Kāi Tahu people of southern New Zealand. The exhibition features Ngāi Tahu work in a broad range of media including pounamu and wood as well as more contemporary works.

“Iho”a cord between two worlds This is the working title of a wee film I would like to make but I need your tautoko. I am completing my Masters in Science Communication on the value of traditional Māori birthing practices in a world of technology and synthetic hormones. I am required to complete an academic thesis and a 25-minute documentary. I am seeking Ngāi Tahu wāhine who have incorporated traditional Māori birthing tikanga into their hapūtanga and birthing of their pēpi or who have knowledge around birthing techniques, Māori medicines, karakia, waiata and so on that were used in conjunction with birth and fertility. I am hoping to find people I can interview for both the academic and film component. I am particularly keen to find hapū wāhine who are using traditional Māori birthing techniques as they transition through their hapūtanga. My contact details are: Kelly Tikao Phone 0274826324/03 456 4559 Email: ktikao@ihug.co.nz

Puketeraki at Otaru Day.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou katoa Arohanui Whānau Our condolences to the Wright whānau on the sad loss of your son Jason. Ngā mate o te rangatira, Jason, haere ki te waka o ngä tïpuna haere atu rä. Haere ki te reinga te käinga wairua o ngā tïpuna, me ngä hupe, ngä roimata aroha e mairingi nei. Arohanui John and Liz, arohanui, arohanui. To the Munro family, arohanui to you all for your sad loss. To Karena Kelland and whānau we grieve with you in the loss of your son, a young tāne that was just finding his roots is no more. Arohanui Karena. As usual we have been busy with the Marae Pacifica Youth forum and whānau ora day, the big ones recently. Thanks Elsie for the Pacifica forum. It is very interesting to see what is happening with the Island people. We hope your whānau from up North enjoyed themselves. To Winsome and Tina, once again a great day. The Tāne hui was a great success – more of them would be great, even the wāhine enjoyed it. And the Law Centre

workshop hui was well attended and very good. I must put in a word for Rakiura Māori Lands Trust who had their AGM on Rakiura and I was asked to help with the pōwhiri. It was a great weekend and a big thank you to the kōmiti and our own locals for looking after us so well. Another little plug for our Ngāi Tahu whānau, if you are coming to Murihiku for work, pleasure or business I suggest you try the Monarch Motel. Tay St. They have 22, one and two bedroom units at very affordable rates and they are owned by Ngāī Tahu whānau. Kia ora to all our Ngāi Tahu whānau living in the North Island, how are you all? I hope you are all well arohanui from the south of the south. I look forward to seeing you all at Hui-ā-Tau. Now whānau take care of one another, give your kids and each other a hug, try not to argue around our kids and stop the bloody violence in the home. Arohanui whānau. Squirrell on the hill

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Dunedin. The theme was “design a hat” the variation was amazing. Aunty Ngaire looked absolutely gorgeous amongst kaumatua and friends. Happy 80th to Margaret Isabel Orbell (nee Martin).

Congratulations 50th (Golden) Wedding anniversary for Judy and Darkie Tipa – photo taken at Aotea Marae, Taranaki Arohanui. Mary-Anne, Patrick and Nola, Betsy and Barry, Maria and Sam, Sarah-Jane and Dave and all your mokopuna and mokomoko, we all love you, awesome milestone. xoxoxoxoxo

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The Whitau - Walscott, Roderick and UK whānau with friends and relatives celebrated the marriage, of our lovely Kara Jane Roderick to Rodger Wandless (Lakes district, England) at Wānaka on 17. You too could meet them both if by chance you end up in the Southland Hospital Theatre Unit.

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Pepi Baby girl Megan born 19 September, 7pds 12ozs to Ellenore, Matt Elliot and sister to Sean at Whangarie. The first granddaughter for Paula Cross and Whānau Happy Birthdays Reegan Stewart – 2 November The Hey and Brookes Whānau would like to wish Corey Brookes, a very happy 20th Birthday. Corey was born in Oamaru in 2000, the family moved to Moeraki where he and his whānau began learning about their whakapapa and became involved with the marae.

Arohanui Craig, Martin, Brock, Reegan, Alexi and Whānau. Spring Fling After an early wake up call, our whānau from Christchurch were unable to come and join our spring fling, we hope everything with our whānau and wider whānau

Happy 80th Ngaire Coy We celebrated the 80th birthday of Aunty Ngaire, together with the Kaikai Tipene Williams whānau in

Christmas Party The Children’s and Adults Christmas party will be on Saturday 4 December at Moeraki, for any children attending (17yrs and under) please bring a small named gift (no more than $10 in value) for Santa to deliver. Adults please bring along something to the value of $5$10 for the steal the gift. Dinner will be provided by BBQ Bill.

in Christchurch are well and things are getting back to some normality, our thoughts are with you. Most of the southern members who were able to make it enjoyed the festivities and we look forward to the next one.

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ngāi Tahutanga Project Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ngāi Tahutanga project finished with a two-day Wānanga focusing on teaching te reo without fear. Forty-three teachers attended from North Otago ECE primary and secondary schools. Activities included teaching basic numbers through card games, learning waiata-ā-ringa, developing school language learning plans and exploring options to integrate te reo Mäori into everyday teaching. [Insert Pic: 163]

Actions being created for the group waiata-ā-ringa.

Teachers developing their Learning Language Plan.

Secondary sport: Wanaka teen has Olympic dream By Matthew Haggart on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 News: Schools News

After carding a pair of top-10 finishes at recent Association of Freeski Professionals-sanctioned earlyseason events at her home skifield of Cardrona Alpine Resort, Austin is the third internationally ranked female in halfpipe and fifth in slopestyle. New Zealand’s top female freeskiers are Queenstownbased skier-X racer Mitchey Grieg and Australian-born big mountain exponent Janina Kuzma, who is also respected for her skills in the park discipline of halfpipe. Austin is gunning to join the pair and be part of the top echelon of New Zealand’s freeski team. If her early freeski results are anything to go by, she is well on her way. She won New Zealand junior titles across the three disciplines of skier-X, slopestyle and big mountain in 2008, 2009 and this year. At the recent Junior World Championships, despite competing with an injured calf muscle, she was the topranked Kiwi girl, finishing eighth in skier-X and fifth in the halfpipe. Oddly enough, Austin first started out on the mountain as a snowboarder - until her older brother Sam helped her see the light and got her on to skis. “He thought I’d be better on skis, so I started race-training when I was about 7 and then got into freeskiing once I was about 13.” Austin has been part of Cardrona’s High Performance Centre run by freeski coach Pete Legnavsky for the past few years. The centre has produced talents such as Jossi and Byron Wells and Lyndon and Amy Sheehan, as well as others. Along the way Austin has also been backed by local skiing outfits such as Racer’s Edge and her talent has been recognised by international brands such as Sportif. While Mikey says she also enjoys the more traditional sports of netball and swimming - she also joined social start-up rugby and cricket teams at MAC alongside her friends - they don’t compare to the “adrenaline” freeskiing provides and the feeling that comes after perfecting a challenging aerial trick. Riding Cardrona’s Olympic-standard halfpipe and flying through the air off the field’s massive terrain park jumps provide her with a thrill unlike any other sport, she says. Source: Otago Daily Times.

Wanaka teenager Mikayla Austin wants to be the first female to represent in New Zealand the freeskiing halfpipe event at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Photo by Matthew Haggart. Wanaka teenager Mikayla Austin could join a select group of pioneering New Zealand female freeskiers if she realises her dream of competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The 16-year-old Mount Aspiring College pupil is part of the New Zealand freeskiing development team targeting the introduction of the freeski halfpipe at the next Winter Olympics at Sochi, Russia. Known to her family and friends as Mikey, Austin started out as an alpine racer before switching to the more aerial and park-feature freestyle disciplines. The freestyle disciplines of skiing – big mountain, slopestyle and halfpipe – have boomed in popularity in recent years but have been largely ignored by FIS and Winter Olympics administrators. However, in July FIS delegates voted to introduce the halfpipe at the 2014 games. Austin is one of New Zealand’s few rising female freeski athletes competing in a male-dominated arena in a sport seemingly populated by younger and younger athletes. She has been taken under the tutelage of coach Bruce Wells, father of Wanaka’s high-profile freeskiing duo the Wells brothers.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka The children and teachers are very keen to continue this relationship with us. Many thanks to them all for their help.

Planting at O-koura with students from Riverton Primary School. On Friday 15 October a group of children, Riverton Primary School Principal and two outdoor education teachers arrived to help plant seedling native trees at our wetland, O-koura. The children were very enthusiastic. It helped that the day was hot and sunny. We started the day by giving the children a brief history of the wetland and our restoration goals. Then it was into the business part of the day. Within a very short time we planted over 100 plants, these included some really lovely kahikatea donated by Wayne Baxter.

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Southland Rugby Hunter Dawson, son of Nicole and Joe, was selected to play for the Southland Rugby under 48kgs team at a three-day tournament in Christchurch. Eight teams competing in each grade. Overall his team came second for the South Island. Hunter was awarded player of the day on the first day, and for being such a feisty player on the second day, he got a broken nose… Poor Hunter. This stopped him being able to play in the finals. Overall the trip for Hunter was extremely rewarding, and was a whole lot of fun. Nicole said they are so proud of their tana. Hunter is the mokopuna of Stewart Dawson and the late Alan Cleaver – another two well known rugby players from Southland.

Southlands Shona Fordyce receives lifetime achievement award Congratulations to Shona Fordyce, Southland Hospital Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, who has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership to the New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHSoc). This is an acknowledgement of her long-term efforts and commitment to sexual health. Shona was presented with her honorary certificate and a special gift in front of peers at a formal dinner as part of the Society’s 32nd conference in Wellington last month. Shona has been nursing at Southland Hospital for almost 50 years, with 28 of those involved in sexual health. She has also served as a member of the NZSHSoc for the past 24 years of which several of those years has been on the Executive team. Shona said she was completely taken by surprise, overwhelmed and incredibly proud when she was presented with her award. “You do your work to your very best, but you don’t expect to receive a lifetime award. This is truly a reflection of the hard work of all my colleagues” Well done Shona

Hunter Dawson and his mate Sam Wallace with Dan Carter.

Taurahere Rōpū Tahu scholarship opportunities. There are also on-line training programmes on the DOC website for the public to increase their conservation skills. John talked about his mahi here where he runs a number of protected species projects including various native bird species and so on, the Matakana Island NZ Dotterel project, native bats, skinks and geckos, four populations of tuatara, two populations of native frogs, endangered plants, endangered insects, and freshwater native fish. He is on and involved with a number of endangered species Recovery Groups and also looks after a number of offshore islands. All these projects involve working with tangata whenua. John is also responsible for and organises the Tuhua (Mayor Island) restoration programme which includes ecological, historical and infrastructure restoration of the 1,300 hectare island. This programme runs in partnership with the owners Te Whānau a Tawhao ki Tuhua, a hapū of Ngāi Te Rangi. After a successful rat, cat and pig eradication operation the Island was declared pest free in 2002 which allowed species transfers to start. The first transfer was of toutouwai or North Island Robin in 2003 and these birds are now plentiful on the island. Other transfers since have included tuatara in 2007, two transfers of Päteke or brown teal in 2006 and 2008, two transfers of kiwi in 2006 and 2008, and three transfers of

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Ngāī Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, Bi-monthly Hui, October 2010 We had a wonderful guest speaker, John Heaphy, Conservation Officer (Protected Species and Islands) from the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) in Tauranga. John has worked for DOC since it began on April 1, 1987. Previous to that he worked for the New Zealand Wildlife Service, a section of the Internal Affairs Department. For over 34 years John has worked all around New Zealand in these two roles. He had whakapapa to Ngāī Tahu List File 278, the Acker Whānau with links to Stewart Island, Invercargill and Waihöpai, Temuka and Arowhenua. John’s presentation included interesting statistics of DOCs responsibilities which included looking after 30 marine reserves, one third of New Zealand’s land area, 14 National Parks, 8 million hectares, 12,500 kms of tracks, 14,000 structures, and so on. DOC employs close to 1,700 staff. It was also interesting to hear of employment opportunities DOC provide such as the Trainee Ranger Scheme, Māori Cadetships, and Ngāi

the orange fronted käkäriki from Ngāī Tuahuriri this last summer. Some of us here were very fortunate to be involved in the pöwhiri for the first käkäriki transfer to Tuhua in December two years ago. There have been two more successful transfers since then. John showed some photos and video of the transfers and says the kakariki have settled in very well with no known losses. He hopes to find the first Tuhua bred birds when monitoring starts shortly. More transfers will be made of captive raised käkäriki this coming summer and we hope they are going to thrive in our winterless north. These were some of the fascinating facts John provided us with during his presentation. It was obvious to all who attended the hui that John is passionate about his work. Thanks John for an enjoyable afternoon. Reminder: Final hui for 2010 will be held on Sunday 5 December, Tauranga Boys College Wharenui, 1pm, all welcome.

John Heaphy from DOC, Chairperson Annis Somerville and Kaumātua Joe Briggs at the October Hui.

Ngāi Tahu ki Kirikiriroa

O'Regan Scholarship twice, and I am a 17 year old girl wishing to get a holiday job in Hamilton. Please phone 07 8554051. I could begin early December. I am a Year 12 student.

My name is Jasmine Tahiri-McCarthy and I am registered with Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu. I have won the Yamada-

Yours faithfully, McCarthy Whanau.

The Office Rawa and make the future yours. Contact us now for an application pack for yourself and other whānau members or fill out the new online application at www.whairawa. com Make it a Whai Rawa Christmas: Help your tamariki or mokopuna save for a better future by making a deposit into their Whai Rawa account for Christmas. And if you want to make sure they remember who’s been growing their pūtea, contact us by December 11 and we will send Koha Whai Rawa certificate(s) to them in time for Christmas or send the certificate(s) to you to give to them.

Matched savings for you and your whānau - make your deposit before 31 December If you are already saving with Whai Rawa, that’s great. If you haven’t yet saved into your Whai Rawa account this year, now is the time to act! Adult members (aged 16 - 64 as at 31 December 2010) need to have $200 deposited into their account in the 2010 calendar year to get full matched savings*. Child members (aged under 16 as at 31 December 2010) need to have $50 deposited into their account in the 2010 calendar year to get full matched savings*. Elective members (aged 65 or older as at 31 December 2010) are eligible to receive Kaumātua Grants rather than Whai Rawa matched savings. *Te Rūnanga matched savings include Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax deducted at your own RSCT rate Join Whai Rawa - If you haven’t already done so now is the best time for you and your whānau to join Whai

How many ways to save with Whai Rawa? There are lots of ways you can deposit funds into Whai Rawa; make sure you get your money in before 31 December • Regular automatic payment – you can set up online or with an AP form available from us or downloadable from the secure website • Over the counter deposits using ANZ deposit cards (available free from the Contact Centre) • Cheque – make payable to Whai Rawa and put the names of those you are contributing for on the back. Cheques should be sent to the Administration Manager, c/- Aon NZ, PO Box 13 167, Auckland 1140 • Internet banking – Whai Rawa is loaded as a billpayee option with all major banks. Alternatively you can

obtain the account details from us or by downloading from the secure website • ANZ Australia Whai Rawa account – email us or log on to the secure website for the full details • Paypal - for those elsewhere in the world (some charges will apply) For more information on saving with Whai Rawa, go to www.whairawa.com (Depositing into Whai Rawa), email whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472). For a copy of the investment statement go to www. whairawa.com, call us on 0800 942 472 or email whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2011 There are limited spaces at this wānaka, this is due to teaching space and accommodation available at the marae for both adult and tamariki programmes. For more details on how to register or further information about this wānaka please contact.

E aku manutaki, aku manukura ko tō reo he harihari, nāhau te kori, ka kori hoki mai ahau. Kura Reo Kāi Tahu, a week-long total immersion wānaka supporting individual and whānau reo development. These wānaka have particular focus on Kāi Tahu tikaka, reo, waiata, kōrero and histories.

Charisma Rangipunga (03) 3712647 or 0800 WHAI RAWA charisma@ngaitahu.iwi.nz www.kmk.maori.nz

Each morning there will be a tikaka and kawa session with Kāi Tahu kaumātua, which will be in total immersion. Afternoons are set aside for classes where there are two streams – bi-lingual and total immersion and will focus on a range of kaupapa. There are sessions for tamariki both Taina (two to four year olds) and Tuākana (5 to 14 year olds). Please note that the children must be able to converse in te reo Māori at all times, if not your tamariki will not be able to attend this wānaka.

For those families that aren’t able to attend Kura Reo, there will be opportunities available through our Kia Kurapa wānaka which are for beginners and intermediate speakers and their families to attend reo wānaka. Two Kia Kurapa are planned for the first half of 2011. For more details contact Brett Lee, brett.lee@ngaitahu. iwi.nz

Āhea: 16 - 21 January Ki hea: Arowhenua Marae, Temuka Pōwhiri at 3pm on the 16 of January

rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahu culture. Since the conception of the Ngāi Tahu Fund in 2005, nine funding rounds have been completed with 633 applications received seeking funding just over $8m. To date 428 projects have been successfully approved with funding of $4.47m in total.

Ngāi Tahu Fund Toitū te Kawa Toitū te Rangatiratanga Toitū te Ao Tūroa Toitū te Kaikōkiri Toitū te Iwi

Successful Recipients – Round Nine There were 60 applications received in the March funding round seeking a total of $841,471.99. Of those applications, 44 were approved with funding totalling $611,369.49. The amount sought from applicants continues to be much higher than the total amount available. (Successful recipients on next page)

“Strengthening Ngāi Tahu Cultural Excellence through Sustainability, Innovation and Tenacity” The Ngāi Tahu Fund is an innovative and pioneering initiative that provides resources to Ngāi Tahu whānau,

App ID Applicant Name

Sponsor

000671 B Adams 000673 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

R Adams F Tumahai

000674 000679 000683 000684 000689 000692 000693

A Mules M Dickinson T Bryan T Bryan M Paki-Holliday S Turner Kāi Tahu ki Tamaki Makaurau

000694 000695 000696 000697

Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki M Stirling Te Whānau o Ōnuku Kapa Haka Te Rokomai Trust

000698 Tipu Rakatahi Trust Board 000699 Te Whatu Manawa Māoritanga o Rēhua Trust 000700 Rapaki Māori Womens Welfare League 000701 Whakaraupo Carving Centre Trust 000702 C Tauwhare 000703 Te Ngāi Tūāhurīri Rūnanga 000705 Te Ngāi Tūāhurīri Rūnanga 000706 Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua 000707 Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua 000708 A Ashworth 000710 R Pitama 000713 T Bryan 000715 D O’Connell 000717 D Ellison 000718 Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Incorporated Society 000720 Nihoniho Solomon Whanau 000721 B Greer 000722 A Tikao 000723 P Rigby 000724 J Gemmell 000725 A Smith 000726 Te Rūnaka o Awarua Charitable Trust 000727 Te Taumutu Rūnanga 000728 M Tainui 000729 Te Rūnaka o Awarua Charitable Trust 000730 E Timothy 000733 Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou 000734 000735 000736 000737

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Whakapapa Project Arahura Marae Development Project (Tukutuku, Kōwhaiwhai and Installation Project) D Mules Album Development P Gilligan Whānau Wānanga 2010. T Bryan Music Wānaka T Bryan Whānau Development Project 2010 S Nolan Makareta o Kāti Māhaki Whakapapa Wānanga B Rickus Mahi o Ngā Tūpuna B Rissetto Kāi Tahu Whānui Ki Tamaki Makaurau Hui-ā-Tau 2010 K Tikao Matariki Celebration Oi! 2010 P Clayton Parinui o Whiti Kapa Haka (Te Atakura 2010) A Tikao Ōnuku Kapa Haka 2010 K ManahiWānaka - Whaikōrero, Tauparapara, Masterson Waiata i roto i te mita o Kāi Tahu. M Tankersley Wānaka Rakatahi: Kāi Tahu Kaumātua Pakipumeka Youth Training in Kaumātua documentary creation. D Kottier Rēhua Marae Archive Project

Approved Amount (Rounded) $2,000 $226,279 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000 $5,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,225 $4,330 $5,000 $20,407 $29,175 $29,700

L Grennell

Te Waipounamu Regional Hui 2010

$5,000

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Ngāi Tahu Youth Whakairo Project 2010 Whakairo Centre Opening, Celebration and Exhibition. Kapa Haka Kaumātua Raranga-Karanga Wānanga 2010 Cultural Support Project Mahinga Kai Projects Kapa Haka Project Tau/Tainui Whānau Whakapapa Wānaka Mau Rakau and Wero Wānanga Te Kahui Kaumātua 2010 Our Fathers and Heroes Project - Part 2 Performing Arts Wānaka

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Te Ruahikihiki 2010 Puaka 2010 Cultural Hīkoi

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see diversification as being essential to secure the tribe’s future financial success.” Tony Sewell says Ngāi Tahu Property has begun to widely market the seven packages of forested land in the hope of attracting buyers. The forested land for sale, which is all north of the Waimakariri, represents approximately a quarter of Ngāi Tahu Property’s forested land holdings. It will be sold in seven packages as shown on the map below. Tony Sewell says Ngāi Tahu Property predicts the offer will spark considerable interest among investors ahead of close of bidding, which is scheduled for April. Detail about the land packages is available on the Ngāi Tahu Property website: www.ngaitahuproperty.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu Property Ngāi Tahu Property (NTP) will begin to market 18,250 hectares of forested land holdings this month, in one of the first major commercial actions to be taken under the new Te Rūnanga Group Investment Policy Framework. The decision to sell these forested holdings, on condition that an acceptable price is reached, has been ratified by NTP, the NTP Board, Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation (NTHC), and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The rationale behind the action is to allow increased diversification of the commercial earnings base held by the iwi. NTP Chief Executive Tony Sewell says the Ngāi Tahu Property forested lands currently represents one sixth of the commercial asset base. “Quite simply we have too much of this type of asset and are looking to diversify; potentially it will mean that we are better positioned to develop other land holdings to higher agricultural and pastoral uses. As we pointed out recently in the Annual Report, we have set ourselves the ambitious yet achievable target of $1b worth of net assets by 2015, so that expanding and diversifying our current portfolio is a key priority.” Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon says the new Group Investment Policy Framework encourages NTHC and the subsidiaries to diversify the investment portfolio. “All our subsidiaries will at times have to make decisions to sell assets in order to reinvest in a manner that is consistent with our Investment Policy Framework. We

The Tiki-Tour crew listening carefully to Clark Scott.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism Tiki Tour Ngāi Tahu Tourism took 14 Ngāi Tahu rangatahi on a tiki tour of the Queenstown tourism businesses. The awesome two-day trip was eye opening and educational.

The experience also challenged rangatahi to think about their futures and the skills they will need if they wish to pursue a career in tourism and to take advantage of the opportunities Ngāi Tahu Tourism has to offer. It was not all talk though. Rangatahi went on a thrilling ride on the Shotover Jet. In the narrow canyons in sometimes less than a metre of water, the skilled and experienced boat drivers dodged jagged rock walls, signalling to rangatahi as they went into 360-degree turns. Stomachs dropped and knuckles turned white with every spin. Rangatahi also jet boated up the Dart River to a spot where the very animated Hollyford track guide

The rangatahi met employees from all different areas of the businesses. The employees talked to rangatahi about their personal pathways into tourism, the good and the bad things about their jobs and demonstrated the vibrant personalities required in the industry. Managers of the Queenstown businesses gave rangatahi great tips for their CVs, fantastic advice about job interviews and explained the skill set required to be successful in the tourism industry.

Ngāi Tahu Iwi Tourism Summit ‘He Ora te Whakapiri – Strength in Unity’ On 7 - 8 of October Ngāi Tahu Tourism, in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, facilitated an Iwi Tourism Hui at Wairewa Marae. The forum attracted representatives from a range of whānau owned businesses, iwi members working in the industry, Ngāi Tahu operators, Whale Watch Kaikōura, The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Papatipu Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu Tourism to discuss how best to realise our collective vision and aspirations for Ngāi Tahu in the tourism sector. Presentations featured Ngāi Tahu interests in the industry representing whānau, hapū and iwi owned tourism businesses. A core theme was the opportunity for greater kotahitanga across Ngāi Tahu involved in tourism and the opportunities tourism presents for both cultural revitalisation and employment. Ngāi Tahu are now major players in the tourism industry and much of the kōrero centred upon how we can cooperate to further our influence, participation and achievement in the sector. While the sumptuous kai kept energy levels high and the kōrero flowing, as the hui came to a close it was clear there was still much more kōrero that needed to take place around furthering our iwi aspirations. However, the hui did create the opportunity for Ngāi Tahu across the industry to network. Our final mihi goes to the kaikōrero who inspired all and the ringawera who demonstrated the essence of true hospitality. Mō te manaaki manuhiri, ko koutou tērā, nā reira tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Nāhaku noa, nā John Thorburn Chief Executive Ngāi Tahu Tourism

Bard Crawford took them on a guided walk through native forest. Bard explained some unique features about native New Zealand forest which held the rangatahi in awe.

Hollyford Track guide Bard Crawford This was the first time Ngāi Tahu tourism has run an experienced-based initiative for rangatahi and they hope to have more opportunities in the future.

The Tiki-Tour crew before their shotover ride

Stall registrations are now closed.

Hui-ā-Tau 2010

Entertainment A concert is planned in the main marquee on Saturday night. Please join with Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki to celebrate some of the stunning local talent.

4pm, Friday 19 to Sunday 21 November Kāika Karitāne is now in full swing. A couple more sleeps until Hui-ä-Tau! Start packing your bags (don’t forget your ukulele), get the car warmed up and load your wallets with lots of cash. You are in for a treat.

Health and Safety We have Tangaroa at our doorstep and a main road we need to cross to move between sites, please take extra care with ensuring our tamariki are kept safe.

Ngāi Tahu Artist space We have a number of artists demonstrating their art form at Hui-ä-Tau – making mokihi, carving Oamaru stone, painting kōhatu mauri and weaving. Feel free to ask questions or participate in any workshops on offer.

Local Police, the Māori Wardens and Hui-ä-Tau kaimahi will be on hand to help slow traffic and provide safe passage between sites. Please heed their advice and instructions. General reminders

Some artists are also keen to take the opportunity to have a kōrerorero. So if you are interested, please keep an eye on the Wānanga tent programme.

• Pöwhiri is 4pm on Friday 19 November 2010 • Bring your ukulele to participate in the inaugural Ngāi Tahu Ukulele Orchestra • To register for the Open Forum contact Whetu Moataane on events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or on 0800 KAITAHU. • Closest Service Station is in Palmerston or Dunedin • Closest Eftpos is in Oamaru or Dunedin

Stalls At last count we had over 60 stall spaces registered. In the mix we have a number of agencies and organisations providing advice and opportunities; Ngāi Tahu artists and whānau selling clothing, pounamu, books and taonga; and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Group providing advice and assistance, selling merchandise and providing tasty kaimoana treats.

Please travel safe, we look forward to seeing you at Puketeraki.

Remember to purchase your official Hui-ä-Tau teeshirt from the Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki stall in the main stall marquee.

Should you require further information, please contact Puamiria Parata-Goodall or Tarina Placid on: 0800 Kāi Tahu (5248248) or Email: events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Please note the closest eftpos is in Dunedin. The weekend of the 15 and 16 October, Terry was in Nelson for a small SILNA meeting, which coincided the next day with the tri-annual Te Waipounamu Kapa Haka Festival, this hosted by Te Tau ihu-o-te-Waka-a-Māui. It was heartening to see so many school children of all ethnic backgrounds all so proud to display their culture as New Zealanders. There is hope for the future. Labour Weekend saw Terry over at the Makaawhio Rūnaka at Maitahi (Bruce Bay) where he attended the Makareta Pepene (nee Te Naihi) Reunion. A minibus picked up whānau members of the Hynes family from Öparure, Hamilton, Rotorua, Öhakune, Feilding, Wellington, and made their way down to Te Tai Poutini a truly great occasion where the descendants of Makareta Te Naihi (Mrs Tiwini Pepene), in particular the Hynes family, all returned to the Wähi Käika of their tïpuna. Till next time Arapata Reuben Maissa Barrie Joseph Hullen Terry Ryan

Whakapapa Unit Wow, 4 September, 4.30am is one Saturday morning that will surely remain with us forever. Tini rā ana te whenua. On official advice, the Whakapapa Unit, as with all the other units closed for the week, while the officials checked every floor for damage. I am please to advise the iwi that our Whakapapa Unit remained all together, showing solidarity and support for their own kaupapa, in their room. None had fallen, none of our tïpuna photos had moved or fallen either. There is a message here, which speaks for itself. We wish to thank all those who have phoned in relation to the list of kaumātua (numbering some 400-plus named) that were listed in the Whai Rawa section under Kaumātua Grants, in the September/October edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka this response has truly been appreciated. New enrolments continue to be received, and from all around the world too. The Whakapapa Unit will continue to have a presence at the annual Hui-ā-Tau, this year at Puketeraki.

Tatou ka whawhai! Cervical Cancer Vaccine

ell known Mäori Television presenter and member of the popular band Aaria, Amomai Pihama, fronts the national campaign targeting young Mäori and Pacific Island rangatahi to get vaccinated against cervical cancer. She does this because it is such an important issue. “We know that Maori and Pacific women are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer and more than twice as likely to die from it compared to other women in New Zealand. So it is very important to protect your daughter from the virus which is the main cause of cervical cancer – the Human Papillomavirus. If she is aged 12 or over why not get it done before the end of the year ?” Just three injections of the vaccination given over six months will protect her from getting HPV – one of the main causes of cervical cancer. This will give her the best protection possible from HPV when she is sexually active later in life. It is one of the best things you can do for her future health. Professor Les Toop, Head of Department of Public Health and General Practice at the University of Otago, Christchurch says, “We want to encourage as many girls and young women as possible to get their free vaccination as soon as they can.” About 160 New Zealand women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and around 60 women die from it. The main cause of cervical cancer is infection with some types of HPV which are transmitted sexually. If untreated, they might go on to

cause cancer. All you need to do to get your daughter protected is call your usual General Practice and ask for an appointment with the Practice Nurse. The vaccination is free at your General Practice for girls aged 12 and over, up to those born on or before 1 January 1990. It protects against two types of HPV that cause 70% of all cervical cancers and two types that cause 90% of all genital warts, if the young woman has not already been infected with those types of the virus. Most young women who are already sexually active can still get protection from the vaccination because they may not have been exposed to all the strains of the virus that the vaccine protects against. Even with the protection the vaccine gives it is still important to use a condom if sexually active. For older women it’s important for women to have regular cervical smear tests to protect themselves from getting cervical cancer. Cervical smear tests identify abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Cervical smear tests every three years are recommended for women, if they have ever been sexually active, from the age of 20 until they turn 70. Together, screening and immunisation offer the most effective protection against cervical cancer. If you want more information check out www.cervicalcancervaccine.govt.nz call 0800466863 or contact your GP.

Pänui Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards He tāonga, he koha, he kura pounamu The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards was held on 29 October. It celebrates and recognises the achievements and potential of rakatahi Māori (Māori youth) in secondary schools across Otago The objectives of these awards are to: • Celebrate the success and achievement of rakatahi Māori; • Encourage rakatahi Māori to participate in tertiary study; • Identify leadership potential; and • Provide positive role models to rakatahi Māori.

left to right: Jayde Moir, East Otago High School (snr), Jordan Klenner, Otago Girls’ High School (jnr), Eleanor Baxter, Bayfield High School (jnr), Jodie Hope, Bayfield High School (snr), Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe, Kings High School (jnr), Angus Knox, Kings High School (snr), Sequoia Cunningham, Logan Park High School (jnr).

The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards were brought about through the vision of the late Tāua Alva Kapa, and were named as such because they were first held in the Year of Mana Pounamu (2001). The awards are a Kāi Tahu initiative supported by Kā Papatipu Rūnaka ki Arāiteuru, the University of Otago, the Otago Polytechnic, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Ministry of Education.

Other Ngāi Tahu recipients not in the picture: Vienna Sutherland, Columba College (jnr), Greer Parslow-Boyd, Columba College (snr), Jasmine Knowles, St Hilda’s Collegiate (snr), Sarah Thomas, Kaikorai Valley College (snr), Mariah Carey-Broad, Blue Mountain College (snr), Destiny Brensell, Maniototo Area School (jnr), Annalyse Shaw, Cromwell High School (snr), Caleb Dudley, Waitaki Boys’ High School (snr)

This year there are a total of 32 award winners, consisting of both tuakana (senior) and teina (junior) recipients. A number of scholarships are also being awarded by the Otago Polytechnic and the University of Otago.

Voice Over Talent Tim Shadbolt, Sam Neill, Peter Skerrett, Bernice Tainui, Melany Tainui and Hoani Mihaka Musicians Colin Hendry, Peter Skerrett, Joanne Diprose, Shannon Cooper Garland, Kim Morgan, Hoani Mihaka and Angela Skerrett Tainui. The CD “Whakamaharatanga O Iwa” which retails at $15 will be on sale at the “Princess Iwa” stand at ‘Hui-ä-Tau’ in Puketeraki 19-21 November 2010 for only $10.00 to the first 50 customers.

Princess Iwa the New Zealand Contralto by Kereti Productions Ltd Princess Iwa - the New Zealand Contralto is the story of NgāI Tahu Songstress Evaline Jane Skerrett and her International Stage Career in the early 1900s. It is told by descendants Angela Skerrett Tainui and Miri Stacey Flemming. Iwa’s extraordinary journey from Rakiura, Stewart Island to the World Stage in the early 1900s is brought to life through voice over re-enactments of some of the characters in her life, sourced from newspaper clippings from Iwa’s personal scrapbook and by commentary by New Zealand Historians. The documentary reveals Iwa’s Ngāi Tahu heritage and childhood influences, her discovery singing in the St Matthews Church choir in Bluff by the premier Dick Seddon, her success in a nationwide talent quest in Dunedin in 1909 and her subsequent recruitment by Te Awara’s Maggie Papakura as the lead singer of her travelling concert party. We hear about the response of Australian audiences to her on the 1910 tour of Melbourne and Sydney as documented by Guide Rangi of Rotorua later in life. The farewell concert to Eva was reported to the Press by the Mayor of Bluff, Mr Nicholl and the extraordinary response of ‘Palace Theatre’ audiences and musical critics in London during the 1911 Festival of Empire Celebrations and the Coronation of King George V is reported back to the New Zealand papers by Mr Westmacott the tour manager. Iwa shares the thrill of her journey from Aotearoa to the world stage and tells of the importance to her of sharing her culture with the world. This documentary, aired on Tahu FM on 28 October is a pilot in a series of productions on the life of Ngāi Tahu Songstress Iwa Skerrett and her historical significance. Narration by Angela Skerrett Tainui and Miri Stacey Flemming. New Zealand Historians-Angela Wanhalla and Paul Diamond.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Princess-Iwa-TheNew-Zealand-Contralto Kereti Productions Ltd would sincerely like to thank the following people for their generous support of this documentary. Ngāi Tahu Fund, Kelly Tikao, Stu Carr and the students of SIT 2009 & 2010 CAP Classes, Tahu Communications, Paul Diamond, Angela Wanhalla, Sam Neil, Tim Shadbolt, Melany Tainui, Bernice Tainui, Hoani Mihaka, Colin Hendry, Joanna Diprose, Shannon Cooper-Garland, Peter Skerrett, Kim Morgan, the Skerrett and Tainui whānau and our friends.

of Morven and or Glenavy who worked enthusiastically and diligently to raise the funds for the building. If anyone has stories or photos of the area covering the earlier years could they please forward copies so these can be shared. Copies are preferable but if originals are sent, these will be copied and returned. There is a nominal registration fee of $5 per adult and $10 per family to help cover costs. If you will be attending or wish your apology to be recorded please contact: Jennifer Thomas via email mbhk@ihug.co.nz or phone 03 489 5811 please RSVP by 30 November

Morven Centennial Hall 70th Anniversary 15 January marks the 70th anniversary of the official opening of Centennial Hall, Māori Road, Morven. Following some years of disuse the hall became overgrown and was not maintained. A group of locals banded together, clearing the grounds and tidying the hall. A reopening took place in 1986 and 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of this event. It is planned to celebrate these two events over the weekend of 14 - 16 January. This invitation is warmly inviting the locals of Morven and or Glenavy and also the descendants of the Māori families

Congratulations Georgia McFelin (Ngāi Tahu), a year 12 student from Geraldine High School (Te Kura Tuarua o Raukapuka) recently took out the Kanohi Kai mätärae (leadership) award in the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Awards for Excellence. Georgia has been recognised for her leadership role as one of our school’s Rangatahi Leaders. Georgia (left) and her fellow student Sarah Tutton (Ngāti Mutunga) both received CPIT Rangatahi Awards. A proud moment for the school and whānau!

Christmas Book Competition Go in the draw to win one of our four great books. Just email the name of the book you would like to go in the draw for to tpr@ngaitahu.co.nz or write it on the back of an envelope and address it to Te Pānui Rūnaka, PO Box 13-046 Christchurch 8141. festivals that include a ‘tamariki zone’ and would like us to visit you with our storytheatre (including the well-known story of “Kopuwai and Kaiamio”), kidsongs (we have a CD) and bucketdrumming. We also offer professional development workshops for adults. email thetravellingtuatara@clear.net.nz

The Travelling Tuatara Please contact me if you are connected to a primary school or early childhood education centre and or kōhanga reo or rūnaka holiday programme or outdoor

Must bring own bedding and towels required. Please advise of names and numbers of people attending to: Irene Brady, 4 Bradford Street, Waihi 3610 or brady. irene@yahoo.co.nz Registration and payment due by the 14 November but will be extended to the 24 November. Direct debit to Irene Brady, Kiwi Bank,Waihi Branch: 38-9002-0375085-01 Please put your family name and or reunion as the reference when making payment.

Rihara Norton Family Reunion Venue: Takahanga Marae, Takahanga Tce, Kaiköura. Dates: 2 - 4 January You are welcome to stay until 7 January Costs: Kai (Food) $120.00 per Family + $20.00 per extra person. Family = 2 adults and 2 children or less Accommodation: $10 per night per person.

• Presentation of annual accounts • Final acceptance of Trust Order amendments • Nominations for replacement Trustee • General business

Tawera mr897 sec2 ahuwhenua TRUST AGM Date: 4 December Time: 11am Venue: Tuahiwi School

Robert Cooke Chairman/Trustee Note: The Trustees are still seeking details of owners to enable the payment of dividends. Please contact the secretary at P O Box 307 Kaiapoi for a registration form.

Agenda • Confirmation of 2009 AGM minutes • Chairman’s report

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Phone: 03 755 7885 Email: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Kim Rahiri Phone: 07 578 5997 Email: kimmie@kinect.co.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Phone: 03 366 4379 Email: Ōnuku@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Lyall Stichbury Phone: (06) 8438791 Cell: 027 475 2503 Email: ngaitahukikahungunu@gmail.com

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

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Phone: 03 328 9415 Email: rapaki@xtra.co.nz

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This photo was handed to the Whakapapa Unit at the recent Ngﾄ（ Tahu hui at Oturei Marae near Dargaville by Mrs Sonia Bainimarama of Opua. The gentleman was thought to have come from Puketeraki. If you are able to provide more information, please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngﾃ､i Tahu Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248 ext 3029, or 03 371 2629.