Te Pānui Rūnaka - July 2022

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Kā Kerehi | The Graces by Marie Dunn

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Nā te Kaiwhakahaere as a carer and as a Kairaranga-ā-Whānau for Oranga Tamariki, working to ensure that tamariki within the care system remained connected to their whakapapa and identity. Karen was a beloved mother and friend. We send our deepest aroha to Karen’s whānau at this time.

Last month we came together as a country to celebrate Matariki, reconnect with our ancestral knowledge, and remember those who have passed. Friday 24 June marked the first time Niu Tīreni officially observed Matariki as a public holiday. This was a historic moment in our country’s history and a proud moment for iwi katoa. While we may observe different stars, we’re all still looking at the sky as our tīpuna did before us. I know some hapū, including my Te Tai Poutini whānau, observe Puaka instead of Matariki because the large maunga to the East make it difficult to see Matariki when she rises for the first time each year. But, when we see Puaka in the early morning, we know Matariki is not too far away.

If you’ve not already watched it, I encourage you to check out the TVNZ Sunday special on Matariki which includes kōrero from Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Representative Justin Tipa and Māori astronomer / Te Rūnanga o Moeraki General Manager Victoria Campbell. This is a ground-breaking story told only in reo Māori during a prime-time current affairs show.

If you scan this QR code with your cell phone camera you will be able to watch the story.

Ko Matariki ki runga, he tohu o te tau hou.

Ko tātou ngā waihotanga ki te whenua, e takahi tonu nei i te mata o te whenua.

Kia ao, kia ao, kia awatea ngā wawata e.

Tēnā koutou katoa, In my role as Kaiwhakahaere, I often reflect on the wisdom and mātauranga passed down from our tīpuna when I’m advocating for our iwi. Today, I acknowledge the passing of two incredible rangatira who we have sadly recently lost, Dame Aroha Hohipera Reriti-Crofts and Karen Huia Morgan. Together, they have both made a huge impact to their respective hapū, Ngāi Tahu, and Niu Tīreni.

As Justin said during his kōrero, “Kua roa nei tātau e whaiwhai nei i ngā tikanga ā iwi kē, te āranga, te harowīna, te aha atu te aha atu. Engari he huarahi tēnei e whakakotahi ai te motu, e whakakotahi ai te Māori, te Pākehā, a wai rānei i runga anō i tētahi tikanga taketake nō Aotearoa, nō Niu Tireni nei.” We have long been celebrating other people’s cultures. Matariki gives us the opportunity to celebrate together and is something that is truly ours and of this land.

Dame Aroha offered decades of service to ngā iwi katoa through her mahi with the Māori Women’s Welfare League and as a kaiako. Her signature purple was easily recognisable in so many realms within te ao Māori.

Dame Aroha was a kaumātua of Tuahiwi Marae and her community, representing Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri at an iwi level, including as a representative on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. She was a beloved mother, a loved Taua and Great-Taua. A cherished mother-in law, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

There were many celebrations held across the takiwā to mark Matariki, from Ōtepoti’s Puaka Matariki light show on the Ōtākou harbour, to the Matariki Mackenzie Festival in Takapō. I would like to particularly mihi to Ōnuku Rūnanga who marked Matariki with the opening of the first stage of Takapūneke Reserve in Akaroa. Takapūneke was an important centre for trade

Karen Huia Morgan (Ngāti Irakehu, Ngāi Tārewa) was a stalwart of Te Rūnanga o Ōnuku and was instrumental in the development of the marae over the past 35 years.

Karen was a lifelong advocate for our tamariki and mokopuna and was involved in many kaupapa targeting their wellbeing and protection. This included her mahi

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between Ngāi Tahu and European settlers but following a massacre in the 1830s the area became tapu. It was registered as wāhi tapu (a place of outstanding historical and cultural heritage values) in 2002. Ōnuku Rūnanga Chair Rik Tainui said this opening was a key milestone for Ōnuku whānau. “Takapūneke is a place of cultural and historical significance for our people. The opening of the first stage of Takapūneke Reserve and the blessing of Pou Tū te Raki o Te Maiharanui is significant and represents an expression of our relationship to this whenua. Current and future planned works at Takapūneke help us to realise the aspirations of many generations of Ōnuku tīpuna.”

I am also pleased by the Government’s commitment to take steps to address climate change in the Budget, and I am looking forward to seeing meaningful action in this space. I recently visited Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) and was devastated to see that the ice has retreated even further. Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere has been destroyed by the actions of humans. To see this devastation and destruction was to see the real and terrible results of human-caused climate change.

The glacier which once could be viewed from the bottom of the curving valley has now disappeared around the corner unable to be seen from any of the old view platforms.

You may remember an email I sent you late May sharing an opportunity for whānau to provide feedback on draft recommendations for the reclassification of Stewardship Land on Te Tai Poutini (West Coast). More than 2.5 million hectares of the whenua is currently classified as stewardship land and is managed by the Department of Conservation. Given a large proportion of the Ngāi Tahu takiwā is made up of stewardship and public conservation land, this reclassification process is of extreme significance to Ngāi Tahu.

Within Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu we have asked ourselves some serious questions about how we are contributing to the melting tears of Hine Hukatere and the other glaciers across our takiwā and our country. We are about to launch an action plan which contains 88 points to tackle these issues with the aim of protecting the environment and cutting emissions, while keeping our whānau and marae safe from the worst effects of climate change and helping them to co-create a better future.

We do not have all the solutions, but we are ready to fight for te taiao. Keep an eye out for an email about this exciting kaupapa.

Our Ngāi Tahu mana whenua panel has been working with a national panel to assess and make recommendations on the future use of the whenua since November last year. I now encourage you to review the conservation value reports and recommendations that the mana whenua panel have worked on over the last six months for the proposed reclassification of more than 600,000 hectares of land.

As I bring this pānui to a close, I am delighted to celebrate the appointment of Ngāi Tahu rangatira and Upoko o Awarua Rūnaka Tā Tipene O’Regan to the Order of New Zealand during last month’s Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee honours. This is the highest of our royal accolades, with a capped number of members.

As one of the most influential whānau members in the modern history of Ngāi Tahu, Tā Tipene very much deserves this honour. I shared many of his achievements in a pānui earlier this year when he was named New Zealander of the Year, including his role as Chief Negotiator for Te Kerēme which culminated in the 1998 Ngāi Tahu Settlement. We are incredibly grateful for his mahi through decades of service to our iwi and country, which continues to this day.

I am pleased there are recommendations proposing classification for reserves that will recognise the mana and rangatiratanga of Ngāi Tahu, as well as the significance of the land for mana whenua. The largest proposed reserve would be known as Tarahanga e Toru Historic Reserve. This approximately 181,000-hectare area is of immense significance to Ngāi Tahu and is at the heart of many Poutini Ngāi Tahu legends, customs, and traditions. Tarahanga e Toru includes three main pounamu trails which were lifelines for Poutini Ngāi Tahu and used as trading routes for pounamu and kai in times of peace and war. This is a rare opportunity for us all to consider the future use of the whenua and I encourage you to have your say by making a submission on the DOC website until Tuesday 26 July at 5.00pm.

Keep safe and warm this Takurua/Hōtoke (winter).

COVID-19 and the Flu are spreading around the takiwā, but our care packages are still available containing all the essentials such as rapid antigen tests, masks, and other items to relieve COVID-19 symptoms. If you would like one, please phone 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248).

In May, the Government announced its fourth well-being Budget. We are still experiencing record house prices, high inflation, and rising interest rates, but I believe there are strong steps forward in this Budget for initiatives that will benefit Ngāi Tahu whānui. For example, many whānau will likely benefit from the emergency costof-living package. Whānau earning less than $70,000 last year and who are not eligible for the Winter Energy Payment will receive $350, split into three monthly payments from August to October. I do hope this provides some relief during this difficult time.

Ngā mihi nui, Lisa Tumahai Kaiwhakahaere

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CALL FOR COVER ART SUBMISSIONS Kia ora e te whānau If you would like your artwork to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, , please submit it via email to: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Correction from previous issue: Bianca Bryce, our cover artist on the previous issue is the daughter of Nina Huria-Bryce and Shane Bryce, and granddaughter of Margaret and Doug Huria.

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai Ko Tuatapere te mauka Ko Waipātiki te awa Ko Uruao me Takitimu kā waka Ko Hotu Māmoe te tipuna Ko Kāti Māmoe me Kāi Tahu kā iwi Ko Kāti Rakiwhakaputa te hapū Nō Makāti au Ko Marie tēnei

I think of all the wāhine, both Māori and Pākehā, who came before me. I recently completed my Master of Arts in Archaeology, where my dissertation consisted of an analysis of manuscripts my nana wrote detailing the history of our whānau occupation of our kāika.

Through reading these manuscripts, I came to know the wāhine who shaped the life of my nana and shaped our whakapapa. I often think of their experiences in life as they faced new challenges. I think about Te Rahuia and how her life changed upon meeting the Pākehā whaling community at Tautuku. I think about Jane Campbell and Betsy Yorston, who sailed from Scotland to begin their new lives on the other side of the world. I also think heavily about Hannah Campbell, who supressed expressing her Māori identity for her children to survive in a Pākehā world.

Kā Kerehi – The Graces

By Marie Dunn This piece for me represents my whakapapa as a wahine Māori of mixed heritage. My inspiration was to represent both my Māori and Pākehā heritage by inserting takata Māori into classical western art. This work expresses the diversity I wish I had in my studies in art history. While art history was my favourite subject in school, our course of study was limited to Western European art. In this work I have inserted my own heritage into art I admire to see myself reflected in this field.

My whakapapa is something that I share with my two sisters, and I see the three of us reflected in this painting.

We are individuals who navigate our culture differently, but like kā kerehi are intertwined, we are connected through our whakapapa. The decisions that the wāhine who came before us made have shaped our experiences today.

This work signifies my whakapapa by paying tribute to the wāhine Māori who came before me. I would not be here today without them. When I think of my whakapapa, 5

Kaikōura Rūnanga Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura Predator Control Project Kia ora koutou e te whānau!

April and May brought lots of new and exciting experiences for Te Whare Haumanu! As always, through whakawhanaungatanga we have strengthened our team bond, and how lucky are we to have such a fun, close knit whānau. We are truly blessed with the best!

Our mahi has strengthened so many connections for us all. Embracing and normalising our Māoritanga everyday as part of our mahi is something that is not always apparent in these modern times but is something that has brought so much value to our kaupapa. Being able to connect to our whenua and carry out conservation mahi, that not only helps Papatūānuku, but also supports our overall hauora is something we are all extremely appreciative of.

Whakawhanaungatanga activities with Hunting & Fishing Kaikōura

The Mahi Presentations have been a large part of mahi lately, presenting our kaupapa to the Kaikōura District Council (KDC) – a huge success with lots of positive feedback from the councillors. Following the KDC presentation we were invited up to our marae to participate in a health day. It was a great day enjoyed by all, and an awesome event for our community. If you follow us on Facebook, you would have seen a great write up on Stuff. It was great to have our efforts acknowledged and supported by other social media accounts sharing the love!

Kaimahi have also been back in the shed these past couple of months, constructing more trap boxes to be deployed out in the field, co-ordinating trap checking, and preparing ourselves for trap placement for our second section Tūteurutira (Waiau Toa to Waima River).

We completed our third trap checks, catching an additional 85 pests, bringing our total count to 257!

While we are on the topic of stats, we have an additional 89 traps deployed in Section 2.

Rain, wind or sunshine, the kaimahi have weathered the brisk autumn weather and are on target to complete trap placement for Section 2. The trap placement has not been without its challenges with high tides wiping out over 10 of our traps. With large swells further north of Kaikōura we are finding that we have had to review our trapline and consider other ways of placing traps in certain areas.

We have all put our minds to work and started our studies in Pest Operations Level 3 which will build on our knowledge in predator control and also give us all a qualification. We looked at health and safety in the workplace, use of GPS and even how to monitor and interpret the weather! Bring on our Level 3 Certificate to add to the forever expanding toolbelt.

Kaimahi Sabina Aitken in action

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Waka Ama – Sport Tasman April Trip Sport Tasman were kind enough to celebrate Te Whare Haumanu successes by inviting us to Kaiteretere to experience a group trip on a double-hulled waka on the Tasman Sea. What an amazing experience! It was an awesome team bonding experience and another chance to immerse ourselves in our Māori culture and history. The celebration began on the trip up, stopping off for some tasty kai in Havelock, drifting round the outdoor go kart track in Nelson, and of course finishing the first day off with a beautiful kai. We highly recommend Waka Abel Tasman for any of those out there wanting to give it a go!

Fun Fact: We learnt Kaiteriteri is misspelled and should be Kaiteretere meaning fast food.

Abel Tasman Waka Ama Trip

What’s happened in June and what’s happening in July!

June was a packed month, with our schedule filled up!

We were invited to present to Marlborough District Council (MDC) mid-June. This was a great opportunity to establish a connection with the MDC community, to build on partner relations and to up-to-date them on key kaupapa.

School Visits started in the 2nd week of June, with Hapuku Primary School. Rawinia, Awhi and two kaimahi toured around visiting all the primary schools in the takiwā , including Seddon and Ward! We have created a short presentation on who we are, what we do and looking at our target species and the taonga species we are trying to save from extinction! We will also be establishing a school trapping programme to engage the kids and to give them the full picture of how it works.

Five-minute bird counts will also be taught to measure their trapping efforts! Exciting mahi ahead!

Our third Rangatahi Employment Programme commenced in early July, in collaboration with the Kaikōura High School. We love that they bring a different dynamic to the team!

Te Whare Haumanu supporting anti-bullying and mental health campaign”

Trap placement continued throughout June completing approx. 35.8km of trapline, which combined with Section 1 Marukaitatea covers a total of 82.8km!

Trap checking continues. If you would like to follow results, be sure to jump on our Facebook page – Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura predator control project.

STUDY STUDY STUDY continues – hopefully, all done and dusted by the end of June! She’s all go round here!

If you want to follow our journey, follow us on Facebook!

If any whānau have any questions or would like to receive our TWOM Pānui, please feel free to email: rawinia.thomas@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

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Te Whare Haumanu Ōaro Hāpua Restoration Tēnā koutou katoa e te whānau Mahi at the Ōaro Hāpua started this month with an induction and whakawhanaungatanga with Ōaro, Puna Mahara, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury, Wai-Ora and Te Whare Haumanu.

The induction consisted of pūrakau, kai, kapa haka and mihimihi.

Keep an eye out for further updates!

Te Whare Haumanu team with Wai-ora members – Che and Button, ECAN – Heath, Su Young and Greg. Puna Mahara – Denise and Norm from Ōaro M.

Te Whare Haumanu team – From left: Awhi Lee, Alex Callow, Sabina Aitken, Rex Allen, Brett Cowan (back), Rawinia Thomas and Rawiri Manawatu. Missing: Thor Manawatu and Tuhawaiki McDonald

Te Whare Haumanu performing waiata ā-ringa for whakawhanaungatanga.

Rā Whānau Reimana Kiriona-Clarke, Victor Manawatu, Wiki Te Wani, Koha Hawke, Pania Manawatu, Charlie Prest, Jane Barry, Anita Ruhe, Sallyanne Clemett, Tawera King, Anna Taylor, Jasmine Solomon, Tini Solomon, Hana Manawatu, Alan Rae, Melanie Ford, Martin Manawatu, Michelia McBride.

Congratulations Congratulations to Shea McBride for graduating with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity from Victoria University and a Bachelor of Information Communication Technology from ARA Institute of Canterbury. Both awarded this year.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau A big mihi to everyone who has celebrated birthdays in the months below, if you celebrated your birthday but your name isn’t on the list below, aroha mai and happy birthday to you! Please contact the office and we will add your birthday to the list.

June: Mowena Mason Hemi Mason Jah-vana Lilley Mahara Tainui Dwayne Mason Tania Wallace

Javana Watts Danielle Tainui Selina Tainui Sylvia Corcoran Ricky Popham Arahia Small

Ian Kearns Selina Tainui Jack Delamare Amanda Downs Tamati Mason

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Zion Meihana-Whittle Lisa Tumahai Toby Tainui Tonga Mason Martini Miller

July: Lucy Tonihi Rawiti Weepu Bill Weepu Shanita Meihana Che Weepu Tamara Liu Demelza Stuart Te Whetu Marama Mason

Kori Hutana Jonlee Weepu Bailey Weepu Danielle Tainui Brooke Parker Maria Huhu Marley Mason

Fayne Robinson Kerra Weepu Aston Weepu Sefton Mason Adrienne Tainui Melody Huhu Tamara Dickson

James Panapa Tailor Weepu Shanice Meihana Maria Huhu Anaru Tainui Simon Crystal Mason Grace Downs

Komiti Mātauranga (Education Committee)

Te Reo videos and resources

Kia ora, e te whānau!

We’ve had a busy few months, as we’re sure you have too. Here are a few of the kaupapa we’ve been a part of:

Through the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Facebook group, we’re sharing videos and resources to help you out on your reo journey. We welcome any suggestions for future kaupapa/topics to cover in these videos. We will also be organising zoom/online hui to share other kōrero and content.

Wānanga for our kaumātua Just before Easter we held a one-day wānanga up at the marae for our kaumātua. This was a great opportunity to be together and share kōrero. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and kaupapa we are working on in response to suggestions/requests from our kaumātua.

Coming up Website We’re working on our website which will have a whānau login area where we will share additional resources, and videos etc from the Facebook group for those who don’t have Facebook. Make sure we have your correct email address so that we can let you know when the website is ready.

Kura Reo July 15-18 at Arahura marae we have a Kura Reo. This is a four-day event with a focus on te reo Māori for all learners, from those at the very beginning of your journey through to fluent speakers. Spaces are limited so keep an eye out for registration details and get in quick. Childcare will be available as our tamariki are most definitely welcome and encouraged to attend too.

Kaumātua The last Tuesday of each month we meet with our kaumātua. These hui are about being together, having some fun, sharing kōrero, and looking at topics our kaumātua have requested. We will circulate pānui/notices before each hui so keep an eye out for further details.

Matariki and te reo wānanga In May we had a three day wānanga at the marae for whānau to come together and learn about Matariki, Puanga, our pūrākau/stories from home, te reo and waiata. We had many whānau join us on and off over the course of the wānanga which was awesome – as well as a dedicated few who made it through until the Sunday.

Te reo resources As part of our te reo strategy we are developing a series of resources – including pukapuka and digital resources like videos and downloads. Watch this space.

If there are other kaupapa around mātauranga that you’d like us to support with, please let us know: matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Ngā mihi nui!

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Health and Wellness Clinic Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, Poutini Waiora, Department of Māori Indigenous Health Innovation (MIHI), University of Otago, Christchurch | Te Whare Wānanga o Otago ki Ōtautahi, and the West Coast DHB held a successful health and wellbeing clinic at Arahura Marae in late May for our whānau and the community. The clinic offered the following free services/stations: • Māori mental health • Cervical and breast screening • Community Public Health – Auahi kore • WCDHB COVID Hub • Dr Matt – blood pressure and diabetes checks • General health checks and queries • Ora Tika Rongoā Māori Rūnanga • Flu shots and COVID vaccinations

Aunty Thorpie getting her blood pressure checked by Dr Matthew Sollis

It was a great day with many freebies and koha for those who attended and utilised the services provided. The tamariki were extremely grateful to Lynette who brought her mini ponies up and gave out rides all day long!

We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, kaimahi and of course those who attended the clinic and made the day possible – we are looking forward to the next one!

Aunty Mata also getting her blood pressure checked by Dr Matthew Sollis

Lynette Sollis and William Simpson getting a pony ride

Congratulations

Rūnanga Business

Anabelle Lee would like to mihi to her mātāmua Omiha-Pearl Harris for graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Auckland. Ka rawe e hoa!

If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our office administrator Elly at Arahura Marae.

Email: Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Phone: 037556451.

Any marae bookings or queries please contact Miriama at Arahura Marae.

Email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or Phone: 037556451.

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga hui are held bi-monthly on the second Sunday.

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Please send your news, stories and photos to Elly.

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

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Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa!

Nei anō te mihi o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

Nei hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu.

Ki a rātou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai haere, haere, haere atu rā.

E te Kahurangi, Aroha, oki atu rā ki ōu tipuna, ki a Ihoa.

Moe mai koutou i te aroha o te tini, kia au tō moe.

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Cool mornings, rainy days and chilly nights have been the norm lately, thankfully with some sunny days also!

We hope whānau are keeping safe and warm as winter makes its presence felt.

Pepi Hou

Mahi Rūnaka Anzac Day Celebration We are thrilled to share news of the arrival of Pari Tūranga Te Ihirangi Hunt (left), who is the first child of Hinepounamu Apanui Barr (Makaawhio) and Tia Hunt (Taumutu).

Pari arrived on 17 May. Congrats to his parents as well as his taua and poua Hinerangi and Ngahiwi and Pari and Trish as well as his pouanui and Tauanui Stu and Su Barr.

We were proud to be able to hold our ANZAC Day commemorations back at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui this year. It was wonderful to have our whānau and the community share in our memories and reflect on the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their whānau during times of world conflict.

We were also able to present a koha of a memorial plaque made from our special pounamu named, ‘Ngā Roimata o Tōtōeka’. This pounamu is featured in the ‘Wall of Tears’ at Waiouru Army Museum, and each Ngāi Tahu marae was gifted a piece of this taonga.

This new plaque is to replace the original plaque made of Aotea that was sadly stolen earlier this year.

We are also pleased to share the news of the arrival of Aubrey Saffron Pikitia Mahuika for Nikora Mahuika (Makaawhio) and Emily Fenton. Aubrey arrived on 2 June and is the moko of Jeffrey Mahuika and Janine Rautahi.

(Pics in next TPR).

Whare Manaaki Reopening Along with Ngāti Waewae, we celebrated the re-opening of the Whare Āwhina, led by Bishop Richard Wallace.

The whare is a new version of the Oranga Tamariki whānau home that will incorporate tikanga Māori and offer personalised support for tamariki. We are thrilled to welcome Tanya and Dean Mahuika into their roles as kaitiaki of the whare, and we wish them and their whānau all the best.

Whataroa RSA president, Geoff Nolan receiving the replacement war memorial plaque.

Poutini Ngāi Tahu and Oranga Tamariki staff with new whare kaitiaki, Tanya and Dean Mahuika on the far right.

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Hui-ā-Tau – Makaawhio

Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon

A reminder that our Hui-ē-Tau will be held at Te Tauraka Waka a Mēui marae on Saturday 15 October. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Whēnau will be able to join virtually, however only those physically present will be able to vote. Please RSVP to the rānanga oflce on 03 755 7885.

Bernard and Kelvin Mahuika both took part in the Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon on 14 May. There were three events all being held on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail where competitors experienced lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, water races, swing bridges, bridges from historic tram lines, a western town, forestry, wetlands, board walks, mountains and the sea just to name a few things. This trail has been described by so many as the most scenic mountain bike ride in New Zealand. Ka mau te wehi, to our two whānau members for this awesome achievement.

Great niece Rohatai, sister Julianna Zwies and Kelvin Mahuika training for the ultra-marathon

Westland High School – Blessing On 16 May alongside Ngāti Waewae, we were pleased to be a part of the re-opening and blessing of the Westland High School administration block and hall. The opening was led by Te Rua Mason and Bishop Richard Wallace, and the puhi was Te Whetu Marama Mason.

The buildings look amazing, and it is wonderful to see our Poutini Ngāi Tahu colours and design elements incorporated along with the names of our maunga for the new meeting rooms and main hall. We are grateful to our board reps: Rachael Forsyth and Miriama Johnsen (Ngāti Waewae Rep) who have worked hard to ensure the kura is more inclusive of our cultural values.

Bishop Richard Wallace, Te Rua Mason, Te Whetu Marama Mason, Taua Jo Toodles, Miriama Johnsen

Rugby Debut – Players of the day Proud mum and dad moments for Nikki-Leigh and Hayden Condon as their three children have started rugby this year.

Rachael Forsyth, Te Rua Mason, Bishop Richard Wallace, Miriama Johnsen

Violet Condon (5 years-old) about to score in her debut match.

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Gorse Busters For the past 18 months a whānau based at Ōkārito have been running an initiative called Gorse Busters to attempt to rid the Ōkārito lagoon of gorse. This lagoon is one of the Statutory Acknowledgement sites acknowledged in the Ngāi Tahu Settlement and Ōkārito itself has played an important role in the history of our whānau, hapū and iwi.

We are pleased to be able to support this kaupapa and here are some of the stats: • About 31km of the shoreline of Ōkārito Lagoon has now been treated, including re-covering and checking the 19km worked on last year.

• 116 volunteers involved with38 local to the area; 78 coming from as far as Auckland, Invercargill, Australia, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay and the Otago Peninsula.

• Over 500 days of volunteer work to make the 2022 project happen, more than 850 days over the two years.

• About 105kg of herbicide was used through the week, enough to target roughly 24,000 gorse plants – we are now on about 50,000 plants, at a best guess, treated over the two years of this project.

• 10kg of coffee beans consumed.

• About 240 litres rubbish collected and removed Fabulous Gorse Buster volunteers from all around Aotearoa. from the lagoon: 600 litres over the two years.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga ANZAC in the Pā Thank you to Te Haa Oranga o Tuahiwi, our whānau and tamariki who provided a kai and kaputī for our whānau who attended the commemoration at Te Uruti Urupā.

It was an amazing day full of laughs and fun and finished off with a workout.

Mere-Ana Brennan and Shaniyah Topia helping with clean up.

Service at Te Uruti Urupā

Catering crew

Notices Notice of AGM at Tuahiwi Marae Sunday 4 September at 11.30 am. Those interested in coming to the meeting, please contact Neville Kemp:neville4hair@gmail.com or 0277339385 to conārm numbers.

Ngfi mihi, Neville Kemp Kaputī time

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Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke First Kaimahi for Nature Planting on Rāpaki Whānau Land We recently marked the start of planting mahi by the Kaimahi for Nature crew and whānau on the 1A2B block at Rāpaki. This was an important milestone as we work to support the aspirations of the 1A2B owners and trustees to enable the ngahere to flourish, give new life to the whenua, reduce sediment flows into Whakaraupō,and replenish our mahinga kai.

And the prize for best dressed goes to Aunty Ata Laffey of course.

New Rāpaki Land Succession Project

Outstanding Graduate

We are happy to advise that with support from Te Puni Kōkiri an important new project has been started by the Rūnanga to assist whānau to succeed to their whānau lands at Rāpaki.

Congratulations to Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua (daughter of Jeni-Leigh Walker) who has graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Screen Production and Communications. On completion of her degree, she was admitted to the Dean's Honours List which is awarded to students who acquire a GPA of 8.0 and over (equivalent to an A/A+ average).

The Rāpaki Land Succession Project will focus initially on helping whānau succeed to their lands (initially with a focus on owners of the 1A2B and 1C blocks) and to be better involved in decision making about use of their land. Beyond that it is anticipated the project will provide whānau with support in putting into action agreed plans for use of their land.

Who’s involved?

Mike Quinn will help oversee the project. Mike worked at the Māori Land Court for many years and is now employed by Te Puni Kōkiri to assist whānau with whenua development initiatives.

Kenny Rakena and Rireana Kirkwood have been employed to implement the project. Kenny, whānau member and lifetime Rāpaki resident, has been involved in land development and succession initiatives. Rireana (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Āti Awa, Pukerangiora) was born and bred in Ōtautahi, worked at the Māori Land Court for 6 years after leaving school, and is now studying law at Canterbury University. Kenny and Rireana will be working closely together and sharing the email rapakicommunitycoordinator@gmail.com which will be a primary means of communicating with whānau.

Your involvement If you or your whānau have any land interests in Rāpaki feel free to email Kenny/Rireana rapakicommunitycoordinator@gmail.com to confirm your interest.

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Rāpaki 875 Reserve Trustees Notice of Vacancies The Rāpaki 875 Reserve Trustees (‘the Trustees’) are responsible for the Rāpaki Reserve sections covered by the Marae Charter (Rāpaki 875 Reserve sections 19 and 20) and also (as agreed at 2016 AGM) for Rāpaki 875 Reserve sections 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 47.

Please note: nominees must reside in Canterbury and must be of Ngāti Wheke descent.

If only one nominee is received the nominee is automatically appointed and the remaining vacancy re-advertised. If two nominations are received, the nominees are automatically appointed. If more than two nominations are received an election will be held by secret ballot at the AGM. This ballot will be only open to Ngāti Wheke descendants aged 18 or older present at the AGM.

The Trustees advise there are two vacancies to be filled.

Nominations open on Monday 4 July and nomination forms are available from the Rūnanga Office (rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 033289415).

Nominations must be received at the Rūnanga office or by email to rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz by 11.59 pm 14 August 2022.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga April Tamariki Day

Project K success

On Friday 22 April our Taumutu tamariki came together for a hīkoi to Whale Watch Kaikōura. It was a long day of travel, and unfortunately we were not able to see any whales due to the rough conditions. It did not ruin our day though, as we were entertained with pūrākau shared

by Matua Maurice Manawatu about the beautiful murals, pouwhenua and tekoteko along the Kaikōura state highway. Our rōpū were able to stop at Raramai where we learnt about our shared connection to Te Ruahikihiki and see the pouwhenua created for our tūpuna.

Bailey Nutira-Gilmour (moko of Rose Nutira) was given the opportunity to attend Project K, an educational programme that is delivered by the Graeme Dingle Foundation through their partnership with schools and communities.

Ngā mihi nui to our whānau at Takahanga Marae for taking amazing care of our tamariki.

Bailey, a Year 10 student at Hornby High School and her peers (two of whom also whakapapa to Taumutu Rūnanga) headed Bailey Nutira-Gilmour off to Windy Point – Lewis Pass for 19 days of camping, tramping, biking, hiking and abseiling. There was also a little bit of mountain climbing thrown in, with the group needing to stay on the side of the mountain overnight due to high winds making their descent a little tricky!

Keep an eye out for upcoming tamariki days and other amazing events happening.

Whilst she was not looking forward to spending the May school holidays in the great outdoors, her whānau are very proud of her for stepping outside of her comfort zone and going the distance. She gained an understanding of the importance of being a team player, resilience, goal setting and most of all believing in herself!

Following on from the wilderness adventure, there is a community challenge and participation in an individual mentoring programme – all designed to help students find their purpose and direction.

Taumutu whānau at Raramai

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Introducing our new kaimahi Kia ora I am Jess. I am new to the Taumutu team, and I am grateful for the welcoming support so far.

I am a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and am a registered CAANZ (Chartered Accountant Australia New Zealand) member with over seven years of accounting and finance experience in and around Ōtautahi.

Jess Wiperi

I have two boys, Lucas 14 years-old and Isaiah 12 years-old, who keep me busy along with our 4-year-old chocolate Labrador named Buddy who loves food. We are an active family who love the outdoors and weekend walks/runs with our dog. I enjoy working within the community and am a part of the Selwyn Civil Defence response team and I was also the treasurer of the Rolleston Rugby League Club in 2019.

Wairewa Rūnanga Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou e te whānau o Wairewa!

By the time you read this pānui we will be well on our way to shaping our whenua into a māra that sustains us, teaches us and heals us. As always whānau, nau mai, haere mai, we welcome your support with this project, even if you want to just call in for a cup of tea while we are there. It has been beautiful seeing more whānau coming out to participate and keeping the home fires burning.

We’ve had a busy few months at Wairewa Rūnanga and are happy to be sharing some updates with you.

Ahikā Kai Wairewa Project Late last year we started working on a whānau supported agriculture project. We are planning Wairewa grown veggies for next summer and we’ve got a lot of mahi to do between now and then.

We were overwhelmed by the responses from whānau when our survey went out. We now know a lot of our whānau want to eat food grown on our whenua and want to be part of making it happen.

We kicked off our first whenua prep session on Sunday 15 May, clearing grasses and weeds and laying weed mat for our first 100sqm of māra kai. Our second session on 29 May was all about compost and predator control, we built a three-bay composting area and started on the predator fence and at our third session on 19 June we built a tunnel house and planted a new orchard.

Whānau working together to build our compost bins

Before

After

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Jaleesa and JaKoda working on the new māra fence

Matariki ki te Pātaka Wānanga This year we’ve worked hard to bring whānau from across Ngāti Irakehu together to wānanga about Matariki and Puanga. We’ve had a series of Matariki prep wānanga held at Wairewa Marae, Ōnuku Marae and online in the lead up to Matariki rising.

Whānau have come together to kōrero about what we know, what we do not know, what we want to know and how we might both collectively and individually acknowledge and celebrate Matariki rising. By the time you read this pānui whānau, Matariki will have passed and we will have gathered together on the peninsula to observe, acknowledge and celebrate its rising.

We would like to extend a big mihi to Ariana Stevens and her team at Reo Māori Mai for supporting ngā rūnanga to bring this kaupapa to life, and for facilitating and leading us through each of our wānanga. The feedback from whānau has been so positive and it has really set us up for more collective celebrations in the future.

Whānau engaging in Matariki wānanga

A fun night of housie hosted by Jackie B!

Whānau stargazing at Ōnuku Marae

Whānau stargazing at Wairewa Marae

NIWA Wastewater Project

Children’s University

We have begun our partnership with NIWA on the MBIE funded programme for consideration of a filtering wetland to treat our wastewater from the marae. In brief, two hui have been held to explore our current and future needs, as well as incorporating relevant mātauranga into the co-design criteria. Whilst we continue to gather data to determine our needs, the co-design discussions included the choice of plants and shaping of the wetland that is significant to Wairewa. Examples under review are plants common to the peninsula and the shape considerations include tuna, tuna drain and pā.

Mana Tangata Portfolio are hopeful that tamariki involved in this kaupapa will be able to graduate later this year.

Those of you who have already enrolled, continue on the waka of learning and get those passports stamped.

We will send out details around stamping of passports for those who have logged hours in 2021/2022.

Reo Wānaka Our first language wānaka is happening from 29-31 July! This wānaka is for whānau interested in learning and speaking te reo Māori. We will have kaiako who will facilitate learning sessions, games, waiata, haka and pūrākau/storytelling. Come and join your whanauka to create memories and help design the language aspirations for our hapū.

A detailed report of progress and potential for whānau to do a site visit of a local wetland system was submitted at our June general meeting. A huge thank you to whānau for attending hui pre-agreement.

Your contributions are invaluable, and we encourage you all to continue to participate as we settle into the first year of the four-year plan.

Nā Kiri Panirau and Eden Skipper

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Wairewa Manahautū – Kelly Barry Ka koekoe te kōkō, ka ketekete te kākā, ka kūkū te kererū!

Want to stay up-to-date with what's happening?

Keep an eye out on your emails from the Wairewa Rūnanga office as all details go through there, otherwise Facebook!

E korokī mai ana ngā manu hei whakanui i te manawa tītī nei, arā ko Kelly Barry, me ōna parirau whakapapa, nō Ngāti Mutunga, nō Ngāi Tahu e rere nei ki tana turanga hōu!

1. Distributions We are able to support our registered members with the following distributions:

Koko, koko, koko ki te rangi!

Tēnā rawa atu koutou katoa e te whānau o Wairewa.

Kaumātua healthcare School uniforms School supplies Drivers’ licence Swimming lessons School camps Continuing or higher education COVID – Emergency relief fund grant

On behalf of Wairewa Rūnanga it is with great pleasure we announce Kelly Barry as the new Manahautū o Wairewa.

Kelly is a dedicated member of Wairewa Rūnanga, who has established many kaupapa over the last few years for whānau and Wairewa development.

If you would like an application form, please email wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Some criteria apply.

Kelly works tirelessly to enhance Wairewatanga for our members and our future.

On behalf of the executive and whānau, we welcome Kelly to the Manahautū role and look forward to working alongside her to achieve our whānau aspirations.

2. Wairewa Rūnanga Registration We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving new contact details from current registered members. Our registration form is now available online: https://www.wairewamarae.co.nz/register or send a request to: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Nā Jaleesa Panirau

Please update your address details when they change. We have had a lot of members telling us they moved a long time ago.

Coming up at Wairewa Marae Saturday 24 July - Sunday 25 July: Ahikā Kai Wairewa Wānanga

3. Wairewa Rūnanga website Our new website is live and vibrant. You will find some beautiful colour pictures, Wairewa information, history and rūnanga events: www.wairewamarae.co.nz

Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July: Reo Wānaka Sunday 14 August: Ahikā Kai Wairewa Propagation Day Sunday 28 August: Wairewa Rūnanga General Meeting

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Pyjama Drive for Vulnerable Tamariki in the Community Pamela Manning, the Arowhenua kaumātua secretary and a board member of Arowhenua Whānau Services was behind the initiative to get Temuka businesses and individuals to donate a pair of new winter pyjamas for vulnerable tamariki, or more if they wished. A flyer was delivered by hand to all businesses on King Street, Temuka. It was explained to them what the kaupapa was.

Emails and social media were also used to get the word out. Pamela donated a large Easter basket to entice more participants to donate, with everyone that donated going into the draw. The draw was made under police supervision just before Easter.

The lucky winners were the Clandeboye Kindergarten which held a pyjama day to raise funds to buy the

pyjamas they kindly donated. As winners, it afforded the Kindy to take an opportunity to talk with their tamariki about whether they wanted to keep the basket for themselves or pass it on to a family in need. The tamariki unanimously voted to give the basket away. It was divided into three by Arowhenua Whānau Services who then delivered to the families they had selected for an Easter treat.

The initiative saw over 60 pairs of pyjamas donated

by Temuka businesses and individuals in various sizes to Arowhenua Whānau Services. Their Whānau Ora Navigators are in the process of distributing to those families most in need.

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New Winter Jackets Donated Jordaine Brogan, a single mother of a five-year-old, managed to source many winter jackets, trousers, jumpers and leggings for tamariki at hugely discounted prices due to her previous role as a manager of a large retail store. Jordaine has recently resigned from this role to go back to university as an adult student. Jordaine is studying Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori Communication Strategy and Practice and te reo.

for lunch. The kai was delicious, the presentation professional, it was still being talked about all the way back to Arowhenua. Ōnuku is another marae that has sea and coastal views to die for. They will tell you they pip everyone else though! Kai was followed by a history talk in the wharenui

by Ngaio. This was both very interesting and informative and enjoyed by all.

Arowhenua Whānau Services were the recipients of this clothing. Hand knitted beanies were also donated.

Whānau Ora navigators are now in the process of distributing them to those tamariki who would benefit most from the donation.

This was a long way for a day trip and the kaumātua wished they had more time as before we knew it, we had to get back on the bus for the return journey. It was Little River again for that cold drink and ice cream to sustain us until reaching Arowhenua.

On behalf of all the Arowhenua kaumātua, we wish to thank all those at Ōnuku for their hospitality and their part in making our trip so memorable.

Arowhenua Kaumātua Ōnuku Day Trip Tuesday, 29 March the Arowhenua kaumātua set off again on another day trip, this time it was to Ōnuku Marae.

Hitting SH1 there was an air of excitement traveling through the bus. Some had never been to Ōnuku before, and for the others it had been many years between visits.

It was nice to see some new faces joining us.

Kaumātua Details If there are any kaumātua out there who whakapapa to Arowhenua and would like to become involved with our meetings or trips away, please make contact. Our meetings are held at the Marae every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.00 am. You can email or text the following with your details and you will be kept up-to-date with meetings/events/trips for the kaumātua. We would love to see some new faces.

By the time we got to the Burnham turn-off heading for Tai Tapu where we were picking up another three kaumātua from Christchurch, the sky was blue, and we knew the weather gods were going to shine down on us for the day. Little River was our next stop for morning tea and time for some to look around the gallery there.

We reached Ōnuku slightly late due to an abundance of road works.

Pamela Manning (Arowhenua Kaumātua Secretary) pamelamanning@xtra.co.nz 021 2326791

The pōwhiri set the tone for the day. The hospitality bestowed upon us by those at Ōnuku went over and above our expectations. We were lucky enough to have the pleasure of being joined by some of their kaumātua

Facebook Page Name Arowhenua Kaumātua (must be over 65 years)

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

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

Please let us know if we can support you.

Nicole’s Learning Journey continues…

My master’s class has finished our second wānaka for the year. This time we were at Tunohopu Marae right in the middle of all the geothermal activity.

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Changes to The Rules Te Rūnanga o Waihao Members – please note:

Our pou for our wānaka was Professor Rangi Mātāmua.

He gave us a special Matariki presentation on the last night of Paengawhāwhā. He then took us outside to show us the stars in the sky. In the picture you can see him showing us Te Waka o Rangi, also known as Uruao!

Your executive is currently reviewing The Rules with a view to presenting these changes for endorsement at a Special General Meeting (SGM) in the near future.

Please keep an eye on our communications (via email and Facebook) for information on when copies of the drafted Rules will be available, and the date has been set for the SGM. If you are registered and not currently receiving any coms but would like to, please get in touch with the rūnanga office and we will update your details.

Birth Notice Announcing the birth of Ivy Jayne Otene, born 31 March at Dunedin’s Queen Mary Hospital. Congratulations to Casey Freeman and her partner Caleb Otene Webb.

A sister to Alaia, mokopuna of Kristine Morrison (Te Maire whānau) and husband, great granddaughter of the late Pauline Reid (née Davis Te Maire) and Barry Reid.

We would also like to congratulate Casey and Caleb on their engagement and wish them the very best.

Whitehorse Redevelopment Wendy Heath and Waihao Upoko Tewera King conducted a formal blessing at the opening ceremony of the Whitehorse redevelopment which was attended by several staff and whānau members. The outside pou kura represent the creativity of the children and young people of our community. The pou whenua designed

by Waihao Marae, sits in the centre and represents the first grandmothers of this land, Waiariki-o-aio and Tapuiti who arrived here on the waka Uruao. These women also represent the love and care of children by grandmothers everywhere.

Ivy Jayne Otene

Whitehorse pou

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Members and Potential Members

Congratulations

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our rūnanga office. You can contact us via email: moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz or via post to 43 Tenby Street Moeraki RD2 Palmerston Otago 9482, or phone 034394816 and ask for our registration form.

For our members who are registered we encourage you to contact our rūnanga office to check and update your details.

If you wish to receive regular updates, on what the rūnanga is up to, or information from our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Rep newsletters, etc please ensure your details are correct.

Tikoraki excavation

Late May saw Te Rūnanga o Moeraki undertake a second excavation at Tikoraki to understand the archaeology of this wāhi tupuna that continues to be damaged by coastal erosion and rampant rabbit burrowing. As with the first excavation, the second was also a midden with shell, seal bone and plenty of fish bone, especially makā (barracouta) which dominated the finds. Various artefacts were found including flakes of local stone and North Island obsidian (volcanic glass), bone needles, the bone point of a pohau (a wooden shanked hook for catching barracouta), and a small ripi made of pounamu.

Zuri Putiputi Docherty

Maria would like to announce the arrival of her new mokopuna.

Zuri Putiputi Docherty, 8lb 8ozs, born 14 May at 2.30am. Daughter to Mahinarangi Nicholas and Hayden Docherty, mokopuna to Maria Tipa and Antoni Nicholas ,and mokopuna tuarua to Judy and Darkie Tipa.

The excavation is part of a rūnanga project that focuses on whānau participation and is supported by the Otago Participatory Science Platform alongside Unlocking Curious Minds funding. Having been deferred from summer due to COVID-19 and despite the winter conditions, several whānau were able to join again and participate in the hands-on mahi in salvaging the archaeology. Professional guidance was provided by our project partners from the University of Otago Archaeology Programme and Tūhura Otago Museum.

Along with whānau, it was also wonderful to see several young Māori professionals also getting experience in an iwi lead archaeological kaupapa.

A follow up lab session will give whānau another chance to be hands-on involved in the next stage of processing the archaeological material recovered. A further salvage excavation is anticipated.

An important part of the project is to determine what causes ‘anomalies’ in a geophysical survey that electronically measured and mapped historical ground disturbance. As Tikoraki is an urupā dating from the post-European time, it is important for us to determine what the anomalies represent to help us prepare for dealing with the impact of erosion. The anomalies have been marked by concrete pavers. By digging down a few centimetres below the grass surface around these we have managed to confirm that all the ones inspected so far represent disturbances such as rabbit burrows, ground cracking, midden or old fence wire (which shows as a disturbance due to its magnetic signal). So far, none have proven to be unmarked graves.

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Rūnanga Education Scholarship Recipients This award recognises the 9Round club that has shown exceptional results whilst only opening within the past 12 months:

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s Education Scholarship recipients for 2022 are • Tiana Mihaere (MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) • Brianna Tipa (Bachelor of Arts) • Manuhaea Mamaru-O’Regan (Bachelor of Arts and Health Science) • Charlotte Martin (Bachelor of Criminal Justice) • Charlotte Boyt (Masters of Indigenous Studies) • Gemella Reynolds (Bachelor of Arts & Science) • Samuel Young (Bachelor of Engineering) • Ryan Campbell (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery)

• Delivered amazing pre-sale member results • Demonstrated the ability to deliver a vibrant club and have shown consistent member growth since launch • Delivered strong activations in both Myzone and challenge participation • Shown strong community involvement 9Round has over 600 clubs in 23 countries and 900,000 members. We opened our club on 17 July 2021 and have had great success despite the trials of running a club through a global pandemic.

Congratulations to you all. We wish you all well in your studies and a bright future.

With a background in community development, supporting the Otago community to thrive is important to our club. Throughout May we supported the Cancer Society. This began with our Chop the Mop campaign, where owner Larna cut off her hair to donate as a wig to Freedom Hair and continued with the fundraising event '90 Minutes of 9Round' at the end of May. All proceeds go straight back to the Otago community.

To donate please click on the following link https://www.youcanforcancer.org.nz/ larnashairdonationforc...

9Round Dunedin 9Round Dunedin is a 30- minute kickboxing fitness gym based at 122 Cumberland St, Central Dunedin. 9Round delivers total-body results with quick and convenient workouts, no class times, and a trainer with you every step of the way.

9Round is owned by Larna McCarthy who is the mokopuna of Irirangi and Mohi Whitau.

We are also planning a community challenge for the month of July. We will be approaching local businesses to purchase a MyZone heart rate monitor for an employee(s) to take part in our 9Round Dunedin Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to use the MyZone technology to get the community more active. Each time a participant uses their MyZone, they will gain points. These points will earn them 'raffle' tickets and put them in the draw to earn a major prize at the end. Our gym will be open to all participants to come in and train for FREE for the entire month of July.

9Round Dunedin was nominated by Liftbrands Australasia for the following award: You are one of three finalists nominated for the 2022 Australian and New Zealand 9Round Rookie Club of the Year Award.

L-R: Tashana Tuienga (trainer), Kane Bray (owner), Larna McCarthy (Owner), Chad Maitland (trainer).

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The benefits to the businesses who take part is that healthier staff are more productive, have better health and well-being resulting in less sick days and have better mental health.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Compost Wānaka

On Sunday 29 May whānau gathered at the Māra kai, where Kaumātua George was leading our annual composting wānaka. The day took off quietly at nine, and by about eleven we had a full team of young and mature but willing workers, at least 15 of them! What a great team! Before long we had a ‘lasagne-like’ pile of composting material ten metres long, almost two metres wide and a metre high. Many thanks for a great mahi on such a beautiful sunny day.

Whānau composting day

Whānau having kai

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Matahi Avauli Brightwell has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the latest honours list for his services to Waka Ama. One of the founders of the sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Matahi's vision was for Waka Ama to spread across the land and to become common in every community in Aotearoa. Kāti Huirapa would like to extend a massive congratulations to Matahi on this achievement, what wonderful news!

Rūnaka General Meeting

The Rūnaka General Meeting will be held Sunday 24 July at Puketeraki Marae, starting at 11am.

Lunch will be whānau affair, so please bring kai to share and ensure you rsvp to admin@puketeraki.nz if attending.

All members welcome.

Matahi Avauli Brightwell

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Hapū Minita Te Hui Amorangi o Te Waipounamu Services at Hui Te Rangiora Church in Karitāne have begun. Services will continue to be held regularly on the 4th Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend, please bring a plate to share for morning tea, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Any pātai please get in touch.

Whenua Māori Community Coordinator Te Puni Kokiri is running a project that is focused on helping whānau connect with, develop and bring together the aspirations whānau have for their whenua.

Jenny Fraser standing in front of her whānau land at Heyward Point

Jenny Fraser and her siblings from the Apes whānau, did not know that their Mum had shares in several blocks of land. The whānau are now learning about whenua Māori and are looking at setting up a whānau trust to look after the land inherited by Mahara Apes.

If you would like help to connect with your land or would like to kōrero, please contact kiri.fraser@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ka Mihi Aroha Māturuturu ana kā roimata ki a rātou kua whatukarokaro ana ki tua o Paerau.

E rere atu ana kā tai o aroha ki a koutou kā whānau, ka urupa o rātou mā i tenei wā.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, including the whānau of kaumātua William Rangi Hawea Ellison from Purakanui; Konnor Lee Steele 16, of the Coote whānau in Bluff. Indaka David Rouse 16, and Kyah Kennedy 16 both from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17 of Invercargill, all killed in a car crash 22/4/2022 in Invercargill; Kaumātua Karen Huia Morgan of Ōnuku and Dame Aroha Hohipera Reriti-Crofts CBE from Tuahiwi.

Also, to the whānau of Maureen Jones, highly respected Stewart Island ZLRZ Fisherman Radio volunteer who served the fishermen and mutton-birders so well over many years.

We send our aroha to all whānau across the miles. May each whānau find comfort in your memories and from those who surround you with love and care.

For those who are in hospital or unwell at home we wish you speedy recovery and good health.

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ATTENTION ALL āTōKOU HAPū MEMBERS: APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE 20 PōNUI ātfikou is beginning our Appointments Committee process, opening Monday 4 July. You are urged to read the full details, at the end of this section.

HAPū MEMBERS – PLEASE MAKE SURE O Y UR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP-TO-A D TE WITH OUR OFFICE NOW.

Taurite Tū Relay for Your Way 13 April Kaumātua from the three local rōpū of Taurite Tū, namely Ōtākou Marae, Puketeraki Marae and Te Kāika gym met on Wednesday 13 April, at Glenfalloch on the Otago Peninsula for the Relay Your Way event, organised by Katrina Potiki Bryant, the founder of Taurite Tū. This was an opportunity for some time kanohi ki te kanohi while simultaneously raising money for cancer research.

After the limits of the governments COVID traffic light system, kaumātua described the event as a wonderfully enjoyable get together, in the beautiful environs of the Otago Harbour walkway, and the Glenfalloch gardens and café for a kapu ti. Taurite Tū is also delivered in Bluff, Invercargill, Gore, Oamaru, Porirua and Gisborne. It is a strength and balance exercise programme for kaumātua and new participants are always welcome.

Ōtākou Taurite Tū roopu L-R: Ellen Patrick, Janece Taiaroa, Cec Wesley, Anne Robertson and John Solomon warming up at Glenfalloch gardens. Relay Your Way, 13 April 2022.

Carolyn Campbell, Ellen Patrick, Janece Taiaroa, Jenny Solomon at the back; Cec Wesley, Anne Robertson and John Solomon, warming down, in a combination of white ‘Relay Your Way’ and black/blue Taurite Tū t-shirts.

Raewyn Harris, Mutton-birder, March to 15 May 2022 Tītī Season As always March is a busy time, getting ready for travelling to the island. Packing the cages for the time I will be on the island, 11 to 12 weeks. Seeing the cages go onto The San Nicholas, saying goodbye to my eldest son who travels on the boat to Taukihepa, then I leave on the chopper the next day. How will we find this season? Trees down, birds hopefully will have plenty of food, and has the whare survived another year without any damage? Excitement and anticipation fill my mind and as the chopper comes into land, there in front of me is our manu, Paopoko, waiting on me to step onto it again. Each season presents its own good and sometimes not so good birding. This seasons’ birds were good, plenty of feed and mostly the chicks were well-fed, in fact, were quite fat, those who Nanao reported.

Russ and I unloaded the cages, got the generator set up and going, freezer on and then Russ flew off two days later. I would be on my own for four weeks until the moko’s came down at Easter, then two sons and my eldest male moko would come on 30 April. It was extremely hot during March, and I had managed to get the clearing done around the house and up the first hill, but this year I found the hills steeper, everything heavier and I realised this would be the last time I could be here by myself for a long period. That my age had caught up on me and no longer was just a number. My time spent with my 12-year-old moko and 10-year-old great moko is something I will cherish forever. When the boys arrived on 30 April the two younger boys were able to go birding with their uncle, cousin, Dad, and Poua until 7 May.

aka Big South Cape, Harris heading to the Harris manu, Paopoko.

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This year had its sadness too as Maureen Jones passed away leaving an enormous gap in the lives of all the birders. Maureen was the Stewart Island ZLRZ Fisherman Radio volunteer and was greatly missed during the season. Big mihi to those who stepped up to carry on her mahi for the season.

All too soon 15 May came, and we would be loading onto the San Nicholas again, taking the chopper to the Bluff to await the boat to unload at night and the three and half hour trip back to the Kaik.

As we locked the doors on Paopoko I said my karakia and thanked my two great taua for keeping us safe, for choosing me to be their moko, and for the privilege of being on the islands with four generations this season.

Jah Manawatu-Harris, Ioaba Dean-Harris obscured, Taylor Harris-Thomas and taua Raewyn Harris, waxing tītī in their workhouse.

Left: Jah Manawatu-Harris and right Ioaba Dean-Harris, dubbed the A Team, greet their taua Raewyn Harris at Paopoko for the 2022 tītī season.

Mural, HRH Prince Charles and Kuao Langsbury ONZM 23 May A new mural was unveiled on 23 May at the entrance to the Dunedin Airport terminal on the 60th Anniversary of the airport. The mural shows HRH Prince Charles greeting the late Kuao Langsbury ONZM with a hongi and was the work of street artist, Tyler Stent.

Hoani Langsbury took the photo when Prince Charles visited the Northern Royal Albatross Centre 5 March 2005. At the time Kuao was upoko of Ōtākou Marae until his passing in 2017. He was a descendant of Timoti Karetai, a son of Ōtākou rakatira, Karetai, who signed te Tiriti o Waitangi 13 June 1840 at Pukekura.

This whakataukī speaks to the intention of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to recognise the rights of both the indigenous people of these lands, and those settlers who arrived on our shores as manuhiri, to make this land their home.

A Treaty signed between sovereign nations, Kāi Tahu and the Crown, a mutual agreement based on respect and good faith in the spirit of partnership.

The mural of HRH Prince Charles and the late Kuao Langsbury ONZM as they hongi, reproduced from a photo taken by Hoani Langsbury on 5 March 2005.

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Three years of consultation between the Langsbury whānau, the rūnaka and the Dunedin Airport Board resulted in the mural being completed in eight days by street artist Tyler Stent, with help from two of Poua Kuao’s moko, sisters Hannah and Sarah Langsbury.

L-R: Sarah Langsbury watches her aunties Dora Langsbury and Liz Kirkwood, and her father Hoani Langsbury unveil the signage for the mural of her poua and Prince Charles.

Credit Dunedin airport Facebook.

Upoko Edward Ellison, commencing the official unveiling of the mural with karakia, watched on the left by two of the late Kuao Langsbury’s children, Dora Langsbury and Hoani Langsbury.

Credit Dunedin Airport Facebook.

L-R Hannah Langsbury, Liz Kirkwood, Sarah Langsbury, Hoani Langsbury, Dora Langsbury, Ōtākou Manager Nadia Wesley-Smith and mural artist Tyler Stent.

Credit Ōtākou Pānui 25 May 2022.

Events on the Marae: Singing Hui Cecille Wesley bought her singing group to Hākuiao this week, our local kaumātua and kaimahi enjoyed songs such as Ten Guitars, Blue Smoke and a rendition of the sea shanty Wellerman, along with many other songs. Everyone enjoyed a kai afterwards, including Julz carrot cake! Tino reka te kai!

Ces Wesley and her friends performing in Hākuiao to an appreciative group of kāumatua.

L-R: Eleanor Murphy, Moana Wesley, Anne Robertson standing, Julie Asher and Hine Forsyth, deep in conversation, the taua’s and aunts having a good laugh about something!

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Community Kai Night 26 May The hapū and the local Kāik community came together for dinner in Hākuiao on Thursday 26 May. Our ringawera Julz Asher and her team made a delicious spread enjoyed by all.

It was an opportunity to come together after such a long period of closure and isolation as we navigated our way through the COVID pandemic. We see reconnecting hapū and community as important as we journey through the tail end of COVID. Through connection and looking out for each other, we ensure the wellbeing of all who live in our takiwā. It was such a popular event that we are aiming to hold them regularly. If you are in the takiwā, call the office to find out when the next one is, we’d love to see you.

Kellie Forbes and Fred Neil

L-R Moana Wesley, Aaron Smith, Mihi Wesley-Evans, Makareta Wesley-Evans, Kellie Forbes, Marilyn Oliver, Mandy Burns, Rachel Wesley (partially hidden) Ruth Greer

A full Hākuiao

Manawhenua Pigments and Paints Wānaka 22 May Kitty Brown was the organiser for this really interesting art wānaka held Sunday 22 May at Takiharuru and the Royal Albatross Centre at Pukekura. The Korako Karetai whānau and the Pukekura Trust had the honour of hosting whenua enthusiast and earth pigment expert Sarah Hudson from the Kauaeraro Collective.

A gathering of whānau and community enjoyed and absorbed the mātauraka Sarah shared. We were stunned and excited by the beautiful range of colours we worked with straight from the whenua. Thanks to the DCC Hāpori Māori fund, the Pukekura Trust and the Royal Albatross centre. Kā nui te mihi maioha Sarah, Moewai me Te Pō Atarau.

Young hands handle colourful clays extracted from the surrounding environs at Takiharuru, Pukekura, Sunday 22 May 2022.

Sarah Hudson, Whenua enthusiast and earth pigment expert from the Kauaeraro Collective shares her knowledge and expertise with whānau taking part in the one-day wānaka. L-R, attendees from the Coote whānau, Koka'ua whānau, Wesley whānau in the bkground; Moewai Marsh, Heramaahina Eketone, Jane Stevens, Will Bragg, Mihi Parkinson, Tama Parker peeping over the table, Mary Laurenson, Gisele Laven, Julie Asher and Kirsten Parkinson listening intently to Sarah.

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Raw materials from which pigment can be sourced, extracted, and blended to make paint colours such as ochre, umber and sienna.

Te Pānui Rūnaka Submissions Ōtākou hapū members – we welcome your whānau and personal pānui/news for including in our pānui to the TPR. Please send your pēpi hou, ngā mate or memorials, achievements in sports, education, or anything else of interest you would like to share and photos to office@tro.org.nz. Please provide a caption for your photos and name people in each photo. Thank you.

We are: • seeking nominations from Ōtākou Rūnanga members to be on the Appointment Committee; • inviting all members of Ngāi Tahu whānui who have established by whakapapa their eligibility to register with Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou.

The nominees shall meet the following criteria: (i) must be over 18 years of age and registered members of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou; (ii) must have demonstrated active participation in Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou for a minimum of one (1) year, by regular attendance at rūnanga meetings, or regular participation in rūnanga affairs; and (iii)must not be a current TRoNT Representative or Alternate Representative, if re-applying.

Hapū Registrations Our hapū registration form is available from our office and on our website. So is our Ōtākou 1848 Kaumātua List to refer to. Ōtākou Marae website and contact information Feel free to browse our website. Booking the marae for functions can be done online and is subject to any COVID restrictions: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image or email: office.@tro.org.nz or phone: 03 478 0352.

Nomination forms are available from the Ōtākou office phone: 03 478 0352 or email: office@tro.org.nz

Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika – stay safe whānau.

Nominations must be received at the Ōtākou office by 12pm 5 August 2022. No late nominations will be received.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Appointment Committee Election Process Opens 4 July 2022 The Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT) Representative and Alternate Representative for the next three year term.

This committee will be made up of seven (7) registered rūnaka members.

Addressed to: Manager, Re Appointments; Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, 45 Tamatea Road, Ōtākou RD2, Dunedin 9077; or by email: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Mihi from Kaiwhakahaere He mihi tino nui ki to mātau whānau.

“He tini ki runga, he tamore ki raro” In order to flourish above one must have strong roots below.

Hari Huringa Tau On 23 May 2022, our kaumātua Dawn Wybrow celebrated her 80th birthday.

Special wishes from our Waihōpai whānau for the coming year.

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Kaumātua on Tour Our wonderful kaumātua were treated to a day out exploring the stunning Catlins area. Kaumātua sang, laughed, smiled, and joked on their journey to Waikawa. Memories were shared by those who grew up in the area and the mischief they got up too! Kaumātua explored the coastal delights of Curio Bay and the stunning views from the top of the hill, looking out to the petrified forest and sea. Our elders were given a special tour through the Waikawa museum which was like stepping back in time with items reminding them of their childhood.

Niagara Falls café was the final destination of our journey and we were treated to some beautiful kai from the wonderful staff – well worth a visit!

Kaumātua brought out the boom box and sung along to waiata which other guests were seen to be enjoying! This was a fantastic way to end the day.

He Waka Tōtika – Te Ao Oranga In February, we finally launched a new AOD programme with Invercargill Prison and Community Corrections.

The programme was written by Hiria Palmer, Te Riwa Te Kani and Victor Manawatu in collaboration with Ara Poutama.

He Waka Tōtika – Te Ao Oranga is a tikanga based Alcohol and Drug programme that follows the kaiuru for 12 months, whether in prison or out in the community. At the same time, our kaiāwhina whānau are working with the whānau to support the kaiuru through their transition from addiction to sobriety.

Riki Parata and Tamara Ramage amazed by the Redfin Bully

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Waihōpai Whānau and Ara Poutama Staff.

Kōrero Mai Kōrero Atu Māori Tu Māori Ora “Speak up Stand together Stop Bullying” Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected.

Waihōpai Rūnaka combined Pink Shirt Day with a Pink Ribbon morning tea with donations collected to help with Breast Cancer Foundation Research.

Ngā mahi tino pai Waihōpai!

Te Ara Taurapa Opening On 31 March Te Ara Taurapa, the trail between Bluff and Invercargill, was officially opened, bringing to fruition a fantastic, collaborative achievement many years in the making.

A blessing was bestowed on the trail at Stead Street Wharf and celebrations continued at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff.

Te Ara Taurapa – a journey along the taurapa (stern post) of the waka Aoraki, is the name gifted to the trail by mana whenua. Six panels have been installed along the trail that share the cultural narrative developed by Te Rūnaka o Awarua and Waihōpai Rūnaka.

Ngā mate o ngā whānau To all whānau who have lost a loved one our sincere condolences to you all.

Haere haere haere atu rā.

‘Squirrel on the Hill’

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Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau

Whitebait Stand

We hope you managed to find time to attend some of the awesome events organized throughout our rohe to celebrate Matariki.

As most of you are aware we own a whitebait stand on the Aparima river. This stand is available for whānau to use throughout the season. For the past two seasons we have had a volunteer set up the stand at the start of the season, which has been great for everybody. This person is no longer living in the area, and we are now seeking a volunteer(s) to do this for us. If you are keen to help with this mahi please contact us here at the office.

A warm welcome back to all whānau who have been away on the mutton bird islands.

If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and here is wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Te Kōawa Mahinga Kai Restoration Project Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust is undertaking a Mahinga Kai Restoration Project at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu, the Ngāi Tahu tribal property in the Jericho Valley next to the Tākitimu Maunga. The aim of this project is to protect and enhance this mahika kai site, to reconnect people back to the land, and to promote the cultural significance of this site in the context of the Tākitimu Range.

This mahi continues what has been done previously by Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka, Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust and other kaimahi at the site, and enacts the vision for the valley by its founders Jane Davis, George Ryan, Murray Acker, Colin Sinclair and others.

Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust has partnered with Te Tapu o Tāne Ltd – a charitable company which is jointly owned by ki Papatipu Rūnaka o Murihiku – Waihōpai, Awarua, Hokonui and Ōraka-Aparima. Te Tapu o Tāne Ltd undertake catchment rehabilitation services from a te ao Māori perspective. Their goal is to build climate resilient communities throughout Murihiku and create a better understanding around mahika kai and the eco-systems that support our mahika kai sites.

The ki uta ki tai – from the mountains to the sea approach will see a site-wide restoration of the valley, including extensive weed and pest control to allow the natural regeneration of the ngahere (forest), and enable the manu (birds) to return and flourish. Riparian planting and restoration along Jericho Stream will improve habitat and water quality for indigenous species. Native planting will focus on species that can be used for mahika kai and rongoā Māori, as well as provide a food source and habitat for native manu, invertebrates and mokomoko (lizards), and a seed source for natural regeneration.

Te Anau school visit.

Te Tapu o Tāne, Chief Executive Jana Davis says “Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu and Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust are truly close to my heart. The vision of this restoration is guided by our tīpuna. It’s about replenishing the mauri of our taoka species and connecting back to our tūrakawaewae."

The native planting programme started in May with Te Tapu o Tāne Trust planting 3500 rākau in the area next to Te Kōawa Lodge. Over 20 different endemic species were planted, including species that can be used for mahika kai in years to come.

Akonga from Te Kura.

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our Trust kaimahi Dave Crouchley and Vanessa Horwell.

The ākonga explored the ngahere and saw the natural regeneration process in action, found berries, native manu, insects and different rākau, and looked for critters in the awa. Ākonga also took some water samples from Jericho Stream and Redcliff Creek for eDNA testing – this will give us an indication of what species are present in the catchments.

We were privileged to have Ōraka-Aparima kaumātua Rangimaria Suddaby along for the school visits, and helping with the kaupapa.

Exploring the Ngahere Awa with Rangimaria.

We are keen to get whānau involved in the restoration of the site, so please get in touch if you would like to help out.

Te Kura o Te Anau / Te Anau School Years 3 and 4 came down to Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu to learn about mahika kai and its importance to Ngāi Tahu, and to help out with our restoration project. The ākonga are learning about Ki uta ki tai, and what better place to see this in practice than at Te Kōawa! The tamariki helped to plant some rākau alongside Te Tapu o Tāne Trust kaimahi, and

Website: www.tewaiaumahikakaitrust.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahingaKaiMitigation Email: info@tewaiaumahikakaitrust.co.nz

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

Holiday Home in Te Anau

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep 20 plus people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40kms from Te Anau.

There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting, and fishing in the local area. Over the next few months, we have a few bookings for this venue, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends. Contact us here at the office for detail.

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

Please note also that this property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel. You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person on departure.

Membership: You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu whilst others like us run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details.

Please contact us here on: 03 234 8192 or office@orakaaparima.org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

Communication with Whānau We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate!

We now have a Facebook page. This page has details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more.

Here is a link to the page: http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails, please let us know.

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Sonja Tilley

Tahla Ward

I entered the recent Waste 2 Art 2022 competition, and I am happy to inform Ngāi Tahu through Te Pānui Rūnaka that I was a winner in two categories. The theme this year was soft plastics which I was a winner of, and I also won the Open Functional category with my wearable art entry Miss Poly Ethylene. I used my rāranga skills to weave the bodice out of soft black plastic. The kākahu was made out of black plastic as well. The rest of the debutante gown was made out of clear plastic wrap. All material was waste plastic.

A beautiful poem from Tahla Ward. Tahla is from Aparima College and has been doing quite a bit of writing for her portfolio in English based around Mātauranga Māori and has written a short poem.

Mātauranga Māori What is Mātauranga Māori?

Is it kotahitanga? the concept of togetherness, of everyone being connected as one?

Ko au ko au, ko koe ko koe, me haere ngatahi tāua I am me, you are you, but we can go on together as one.

WASTE 2 ART is a community art exhibition and competition open to all local residents who reside in the NetWaste region of country New South Wales.

It showcases creative works made from reused & recyclable waste materials.

Or is it manaakitanga?

The process of caring, nurturing and showing respect for our people, the ones we love?

Arohanui ki te tangata, tētahi ki tētahi Caring for the people, with respect and good faith.

I am proud to be a Ngāi Tahu artist.

Or could it possibly be kaitiakitanga?

The beautiful role given to us by our ancestors to become guardians that protect our surrounding environment.

Toitū te marae o Tāne Toitū te marae o Tangaroa Toitū te whenua.

Care for the domain of Tāne Mahuta and Tangaroa and the land will sustain you.

Mātauranga Māori is all of these.

The realm of Papatūānuku and Ranginui.

It is the kawa and tikanga that make us Māori, who we are.

Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua.

Sonja and whānau with the dress.

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Awarua Rūnaka Anzac Rissetto

Anzac Rissetto is a of Ngāi Tahu whakapapa and a part of the Rissetto Clan. Anzac is currently playing for the Franklin Bulls NBL Team.

Anzac won the scholarship from Steven Adams Academy /sports camp and went to North Carolina University to play basketball. He did very well but came home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He has also previously played for the Nelson Giant's.

His Poppa Allan Rissetto would be so proud of Anzac, as we all are.

Poppa is now is with our heavenly tipuna but we know he is watching.

If any Ngāi Tahu go to the games in their area and want to go up to Anzac and say ‘Kia ora I'm from Ngāi Tahu’ and have a selfie with him. He would love that!

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Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Tēnā koutou katoa. E pari kau ana te tai o aroha ki runga ki a koutou o Ngāi Tahu, koutou mā e toutou ana i te ahikā o te kāinga, tēnei mātou o Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana ka mihi!

On 8 April Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana (NTKTM) were invited to the ‘Tānenuiārangi – Laurie Loper’ Award at Tauranga Boys College for a third time. NTKTM has a longstanding relationship with Tauranga Boys College, and most recently supported the school with taonga pounamu to present as awards to their students.

The following account is shared by our kaumātua, Hohepaturanga Joe Briggs: “On arrival at Tauranga Boys College, we all met in the principal’s office with Robert Mangan (principal), local kaumātua and hapū representative of Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Tamati Tata, and the recipient of the award, including his whānau, Kirikau Blake, of Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Tūhoe. We proceeded to the auditorium where the awards took place – Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana and kaumātua Tamati Tata sat on the left, the Blake whānau and school representatives on the right near the podium, and the Māori students from Aronui took centre stage.

The auditorium was filled with young men from Tauranga Boys College – it was an amazing sight from the stage. Principal Robert Mangan gave a welcoming speech to all present, then spoke highly of Laurie Loper, his academic career, and the long road to achieve it. As Laurie’s whānau sent apologies, it was left up to me to do the presentations and speech. To me it was like a continuing journey that Laurie and I had over eight years, and that Bobbies Maths had given Laurie and I a lifeline to be a part of. The presentation of the pounamu taonga gifted to the young man, Kirikau Blake, was a great moment to see – he is a young man going places! The Aronui boys then gave a stirring haka, the stage shook. Kirikau stood there proudly, as his fellow schoolmates celebrated his achievements. Rangatahi Māori celebrating other Rangatahi Māori in Academic Excellence! It was a great moment to be a part of. After the presentations we were invited to the usual morning tea, served by the Tauranga Boys College cooking class, in the classroom used as a wharekai. A real touch of class cooking. So ended the third presentation of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana taonga.

Tauranga Moana, tauranga tangata, tihei mauri ora, Hohepaturanga Briggs (or just plain old Joe).

Hohepaturanga Briggs presenting The Laurie Loper Award (Tāne nui ā rangi) to Kirikau Blake at Tauranga Boys College.

The Laurie Loper award.

Kirikau with the kākahu being placed on his shoulders.

Michaela Kamo presenting the taonga to Kirikau Blake.

Kirikau during his whaikōrero.

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Hohepaturanga Briggs and Stacey Rose listen to Kirikau’s whaikōrero.

Kirikau Blake is congratulated by Tauranga Boys’ College timuaki, Robert Mangan.

Tauranga Boys’ College Laurie Loper Award recipient for 2022, Kirikau Blake.

Rob Gilbert, Tamati Tata, Aurere Thatcher, Michaela Kamo, Stacey Rose, Rachel Chaney, Hohepaturanga Briggs, Kirikau Blake, Blake whānau, Robert Mangan.

Kai Tahu ki Horowhenua Kāpiti Pānui He pānui nā te whānau o Kaylah Stirling-Kelly

Ka mihia a Kaylah Stirling-Kelly i tāna whakaoti tika i te karahipi First Foundation. I uru ia ki te Whare Wānaka o Wikitōria i Pōneke ki te whai i tāna tohu Tauhokohoko, e puta ai ia hei Kaikaute. Ko tōna wawata kia hūnuku atu ki Īngarangi kia mahi kaute i reira. Hei te mutuka o te tau ka whakawhiwhia ki a Kaylah tāna tohu paetahi, ka mutu ka whāia te huarahi mana i te kaikaute.

E mihi ana ki ōna kura tuatahi (Te Kōhaka Reo o Pūrehurehu - Te Awa Kairaki, Te Korowai Whakamana - Ōtaki, Saint Catherines - Pōneke) nā rātou i poipoi i tēnei mumu pāngarau kia whakatinanahia ōna moemoeā. Otirā, ka mihi ki āna kaihāpai, ā, BNZ, First Foundation mō te kawe i tēnei manu toroa ki te raki topa atu ai e!

We acknowledge Kaylah Stirling-Kelly for completing the First Foundation Scholarship. Kaylah is studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University in Wellington to fulfil her aspiration is to live in England and become a Chartered Accountant. She graduates at the end of this year.

Her whānau acknowledge her first places of education – Pūrehurehu Kōhaka Reo, Upper Hutt, Te Korowai Whakamana – Ōtaki, St Catherines College, Kilbirnie, as well as the First Foundation and the Bank of New Zealand for enabling her to realise her dreams.

Ka mihi nui ki a koe e Kaylah, nōu te ao e hoa. Congratulations Kaylah, the world is yours!

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Next in our pānui is a kōrero about Kaylah’s whaea, aunty, Amiria Stirling, who has recently released two books, Ngā Ngeru / The Cats of Paia Street.

Ngā Ngeru me The Cats of Pāia Street nā Amiria Stirling ngā kōrero, nā Sarah Illingworth ngā pikitia.

Ka aha ngā ngeru ina ngaro ana ō rātou kātua? Tūtaki mai ki a Puruhi, ki a Naki me Wuruhi – ngā kiripuaki papai o Pāia.

Ko te tuatahitanga tēnei a Ngā Ngeru nā Amiria Stirling i tuhi, nā Sarah Illingworth ngā pikitia. I toa tēnei pukapuka mō te Storylines Tohu mō Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira.

Mō te kaituhi Amiria Stirling (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Kāi Tahu) He kaiako, he mātanga mātauranga a Amiria, ko tōna whāinga matua ko te rangahau i te reo me ngā mahi mātauranga. I toa hoki tana pukapuka pikitia tuatahi o Ngā Ngeru i te Tohu a Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira o Storylines.

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

We also had a video-link to Iwi Engagement Manager, Kaharoa Manihera (could not attend as isolating at home) who encouraged us all to fill out the Mā Tātou survey.

On Sunday 22 May, we had our first face-to-face hui since last year (when we got together after the first lockdown). We met in Te Aroha clubrooms, Lower Hutt.

Our thanks to the Waiwhetū whānau for letting us use these clubrooms.

We will keep in touch with Kaharoa as the year unfolds especially since we have a tentative date for our next hui: 18 September, but we are thinking of organising an online event before then as well.

Whānau from Masterton and Kapiti coast joined us for the afternoon. Mostly familiar faces and some new faces as well which is always welcome. As well as great whanaungatanga, we were privileged to have Craig Ellison, CEO Ngāi Tahu Holdings (NTH) talk to us about what happens at NTH. We were super-engaged with all he had to tell us!

To stay in touch: join our Facebook page: Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara; send your contact details to: tewhanganuiatara.taurahere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to join our mailing list. Please send any ideas for what you might want to do at our whanaungatanga hui!

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Flu Jab For Winter.

We are expecting the flu to hit hard this winter, whānau ma.

Getting your flu jab can minimise the risks for yourself and your whānau of getting very unwell.

Anyone from 6 months can have a flu vaccine. The vaccine is free to: • Hapū wāhine • Whānau Māori aged 55 years and over • Anyone aged 6 months and over who has a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition • Tamariki aged 4 years or younger who have been in hospital with respiratory illness such as asthma.

Protect our whakapapa. Get your flu vaccination today.

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Keep the flu out of your whare

The Office MĀ TĀTOU, MŌ TĀTOU Competition winner

Kiwi Hatchery – Ngāi Tahu Tourism

Pānui pāpāho / Media Release: Badly damaged kiwi egg defies all odds A feisty kiwi chick hatched this season at the National Kiwi Hatchery. The chick began life inside a cracked egg filled with maggots. But thanks to top quality care he is now one of the wriggliest, happiest kiwi in the creche.

Congratulations to Moana Wakefield who has been drawn as the winner of the Mā Tātou, Mō Tātou grand prize, a whānau getaway to Queenstown. This prize includes flights, 1-night accommodation, rental car, dinner and a Shotover Jet trip for 4 people. Moana will take her nieces Marcia and Tiana, and her nephew William.

Ngā mihi nui ki Moana!

It has been another succesful breeding season for the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa with 136 chicks hatched.

All kiwi chicks come with amazing backstories but maybe none as extraordinary as one of the newest chicks.

The egg was found badly damaged near Urenui (close to New Plymouth), one evening in late January by a local.

The Department of Conservation was alerted right away.

Thank you all for sharing your stories and whakaaro in the Mā Tātou, Mō Tātou digital tool. We have had over 340 submissions filled with inspirational and heartfelt kōrero and images. The digital tool will remain open for you to continue to share your stories and to browse through the submissions from other whānau as we move forward to better understand what Ngāi Tahu means to you.

Staff from DOC and the National Kiwi Hatchery worked hard through the night to keep the egg warm and packed up tight to prevent further damage during transportation.

Back at the Hatchery, the egg was candled (candling is a process that determines the condition of the egg and how it is developing) and luckily it turned out to be a fully developed little chick ready to hatch.

National Kiwi Hatchery Manager Emma Bean says the little kiwi was incredibly lucky to survive the ordeal, especially as maggots had entered its shell before it was found.

“When we were checking it over before putting it in the incubator overnight, it seemed fine other than a few maggots which were removed, but the next morning we saw its navel was full of maggots.

“Luckily our wonderful vets were able to clean it completely and no internal damage was done. This kiwi really has been the luckiest chick.”

The kiwi chick’s badly damaged egg.

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Emma says every kiwi chick is a miracle in the making and it is a true privilege to see each one progress from egg stage to being released in the wild.

“We are very grateful for each successful hatch and for the work we are able to do at the Hatchery. Chicks like this remind us all how precious kiwi lives are and how much work goes into making sure each one can be released into the wild.”

A few slow days with precautionary antibiotics followed the little kiwi chick’s discovery and it drowsily passed this time sleeping in its brooder.

Now, just two months later, the chick is a very healthy and feisty kiwi chick loving life in the creche.

Once it hits the 1kg mark, it will be ready for release as the thirty-ninth founder of the population at the Taranaki Kōhanga Kiwi at Rotokare (a partnership between Taranaki Kiwi Trust and Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust) with the blessing of the local hapu, Ngāti Tupaia.

DOC Taranaki Operations Manager Gareth Hopkins says the quick actions of everyone involved has ensured the survival of another kiwi taonga.

“Every kiwi that survives this sort of ordeal is special and we are grateful to the National Kiwi Hatchery for their support, expertise, and giving this little kiwi a second chance of life.”

Freshly hatched kiwi chick at 2:30am.

Ngāi Tahu Internship: 2022/2023 Whakapapa Superstar!

Whakapapa is our identity, our feet on the ground…”

Are you: • passionate about relationships, whānau and all things Ngāi Tahu?

• looking for a summer internship? Part-time or full-time?

• keen to work in the offices of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu?

• a registered whānau member?

Our amazing Whakapapa team are looking for a summer intern who is interested in learning about the inner workings of the team and can assist with some critical mahi in the research space.

If you are studying at 2nd year or above of an undergraduate degree that could see you utilise your skills in this field and are interested in research – then talk to us!

Need more information? Visit: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/career Need assistance to apply?

In addition, we can help connect you with a mentor to prepare you for applying for this role and even prepare you for an interview should you be successful!

Visit: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/pureirei To apply: Please email a cover le er and CV, including your transcript to Nicole Bowden at iwicapability@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Please reference your email with the opportunity you are interested in.

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Applications close: Friday 5th August 2022

Update from Kotahi Mano Kāika team

Our next Kura Taiao will be held in Christchurch on 13 August – please register your interest on our KMK website or Facebook page.

Pūkatokato ana te kākau ki a rātau mā ko whatukarokaro atu ki te rua o Matariki. E kā taua, tō tātau Kahuraki Aroha Reriti-Crofts, ko te huia kaimanawa ko Hākui Karen Morgan; koutou ko tō tira kaumātua ko mene atu ki te pō, moe mai rā i te ahurutaka o te wāhi karo. E kore koutou e wareware i a mātau. Ka waiho rātau ki a rātau, ā, ka huri ki a tātau kā urupā o rātau mā, tēnā tātau.

Puaka/Matariki Our KMK team have also been busy supporting a number of Puaka/Matariki community events across the takiwā in June. Whānau in Dunedin supported local rūnaka project ‘Te Nukuroa o Matamata’ to host a community umu at Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau where te reo o Kāi Tahu and kai was shared with the neighbouring community across the Waihora/Waipōuri wetlands acknowledging the collective efforts needed in restoring our environment.

A wider community event for the city was held at Tūhura/ Otago Museum on Friday 24 June where early dawn karakia were led by local KMK whānau from Ōtākou and Puketeraki. Whānau from Arowhenua, Waihao and Moeraki along with whānauka from the wider iwi supported the inaugural Matariki MacKenzie Festival in Takapō. The programme included presentations about whetū, mahika kai and mahi toi. KMK whānau were there to assist mana whenua with the early morning karakia and to facilitate drop-in reo Māori sessions at the Dark Sky Project. Whānau across Te Waipounamu also participated in ‘Whākai i te Hautapu’ to acknowledge atua for the bounty of natural resources provided, and at the rising of Matariki in the early morning to also poroporoaki or farewell all those loved ones who have passed throughout the last year.

Firstly, we wish to acknowledge all our loved ones who have recently passed, and send all our love and thoughts to whānau who continue to grieve their loss.

It has been a trying time across the takiwā of Kāi Tahu as our communities have been impacted not only by COVID-19, but with influenza as well, so we hope you are all keeping as warm and well as you can, as we head into our winter season, Makariri.

Ngā Manu Kōrero: On 16 - 17 June, KMK supported our Murihiku whānau to host the regional Ngā Manu Kōrero Secondary School speech contest in Invercargill. The Waitaha regional contest was also supported, hosted in Christchurch on 30 June and 1 July. Ka rere kā tai o mihi ki a koutou kā taiohi, kā manu kōrero i tū kaha ki te atamira kia whakaputa i ō koutou whakaaro, i ō koutou wawata, i ō koutou reo rōreka. Katahi nā te whakataetae whakaohooho ko tēnā!

Kura Taiao – Rakatahi: On 18 June, our KMK Titirei crew hosted the first ‘Kura Taiao’ gathering of rakatahi to share kōrero about our reporepo (wetlands) and learn kupu and phrases relevant to our taiao (environment).

KMK Manager, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe was an invited guest at the inaugural launch of the Matariki public holiday on 24 June, hosted at Te Papa in Wellington.

He mihi nui ki a Rangi Matamua, ki a Victoria Campbell rātau ko te Kōmiti Tohutohu mō Matariki i a koutou mahi whakahirahira. We want to acknowledge Professor Rangi Matamua, our very own Victoria Campbell and the other prestigious leaders and representatives who served on the Matariki Advisory Committee.

Their guidance and wise counsel to the government was instrumental in establishing our new Matariki public holiday – a public holiday that aligns with te ao Māori, that celebrates mātauraka Māori and gives us opportunity as whānau, hapū and iwi to commemorate this significant time of year. There are traditional indications that our iwi, along with others, placed significance on the rising of Puaka as a seasonal marker, notwithstanding the rise of Matariki in this same period and its important role in announcing the arrival of the new season.

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Hai Reo Tuku Iho: six-week te reo in the home introductory programme The KMK team have just wound down from running our latest online Hai Reo Tuku Iho programmes over the last few months. We will be starting a new six-week round in August, so please keep an eye out on our Facebook page and website for registration details or feel free to contact one of the team for more info.

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu Hikaka katoa mātau ki te whakarite i tā tātau kaupapa anō! We have booked in our marae at Arowhenua to host our next Kura Reo Kāi Tahu from 9-13 January 2023!

Registrations will open in October so keep an eye out for further details closer to the time.

Kia Kūrehu 26 – 28 August ki te marae o Arowhenua Kia Kūrehu is an immersion weekend wānaka for our whānau who have a good grasp of te reo Māori, but need another kaupapa between our beginner kaupapa, Kia Kūrapa, and our intermediate advanced, Kura Reo, to extend their language proficiency. Last year’s COVID restrictions pushed this programme online and while successful, we know how much more fun face-to-face wānaka are, so can’t wait to re-launch Kia Kūrehu at the marae. Keep an eye on the KMK registration page and Facebook for details.

Makariri – Kāi Tahu word for winter season!

Makariri, makariri, makariri e!

He reka te tuaki, kai marire Ka haere te whānau ki te pāti e Ka peke kā kūhā i te anu Auatu rā, ka kī te puku!

This extract, taken from a waiata written by Ōtākou whānau a number of years ago, speaks about the winter months. A common source of kai, easy to gather, especially during the winter was the tuaki, or cockle. Ōtākou cockles were world famous for their juicy sweetness, large size and abundance. He kai marire!

An important food! This verse talks about the whānau heading out to the shallow water upon the tidal flats (pāti) to harvest tuaki. As the whānau are gathering tuaki, the wintery conditions see their kūhā (thighs) numbed with cold (peke – contracted with cold), but it doesn’t bother them too much, (auatu rā!) as their focus is on getting a feed to fill their puku!

(Ka kī te puku!)

Project Management Internships: 2022/2023 Are you looking for a summer internship?

Property and Construction Industry DUNEDIN / CHCH / QUEENSTOWN Are you: • in your penultimate year of an undergraduate degree such as Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Project Management to name a few? an effective communicator and an active listener?

• someone who is willing to learn on the job?

• • a registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member?

RCP are an industry leader providing high quality project management services to New Zealand’s property and construction industry. RCP have worked on major projects with Ngāi Tahu Property and Ngāi Tahu Tourism and they pride themselves on having a successful high-performance culture.

Need more information? Visit: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/career Need assistance to apply?

In addition, we can help connect you with a mentor to prepare you for applying for this role and even prepare you for an interview should you be successful!

Visit: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/pureirei To apply: Please email a cover le er and CV, including your transcript to Nicole Bowden at iwicapability@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

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Applications close: Friday 5th August 2022

Kura Taiao (Rakatahi 13-18)

Taumata/Level: Bilingual – All levels Ahea: Saturday 13 August Ki hea: Ōtautahi

Hai Reo Tuku Iho Introductory reo in the home course.

Taumata/Level: Bilingual – absolute beginner Āhea: 6-week programme starts 16 August – 20 September 2022.

Kia Kūrehu

Taumata/Level: Full immersion for advanced beginner – intermediate Āhea: 26-28 August 2022 Ki hea: Arowhenua Marae

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Taumata/Level: All – bilingual and immersion classes Āhea: 1-5 October 2022 Ki hea: Ōtākou Marae, Dunedin

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 5-day immersion for speakers.

(Adults and tamariki)

Taumata/Level: Full immersion – intermediate to advanced Āhea: 9-13 January 2023 Ki hea: Arowhenua Marae

Joined Ngā Kaitiaki Moni yet?

Did you get your member statement?

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni is a fun and interactive club exclusively for Whai Rawa tamariki aged 5-15! There are over 1500 tamariki just like you who are in the club. Ngā Kaitiaki Moni members learn about saving and how to be better kaitiaki of their money with activities, mail at home, competitions and more! Every new member receives a mīharo certificate in the post to celebrate being in the club.

Member Statements to 31 March 2022 are now available and can be viewed and downloaded by logging into your account at www.whairawa.com/login We are no longer emailing or posting copies of your statement(s) directly to you, but you still should have received an email or card in the post about your statement and how to access it. If you would like help with accessing multiple statements, please get in touch with us.

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni means ‘the Money Guardians’ in te reo Māori. When you sign up, you too become a money guardian, and this marks the start of your journey to becoming smarter and more savvy with your money.

For more information about your statements head to: www.whairawa.com/statements

He Toa Taiao Challenge Week

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

We recently hosted a Challenge Week for our He Toa Taiao launch. Kaitiaki all around Aotearoa (and some around the world) undertook five days of challenges.

We had over 100 entries including photos, stories, and a YouTube video! See our pages of entries – can you see yours in there?

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This year, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has contributed over $4 MILLION into Whai Rawa accounts for 2021 Matched Savings, Newborn Distributions, Class Distributions and associated taxes*! Tau kē!

Budgetary cuts in 2021 due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19 meant that Te Rūnanga Annual Distributions have been paused. * Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all Whai Rawa members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com). If you do not notify us of your correct rate, you will be taxed at the highest applicable rate of 39%. Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

A financial advice disclosure statement is available for Whai Rawa Fund Limited at whairawa.com/financial-advice.

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TA K E

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Tomas

To celebrate the launch of our new kaupapa He Toa Taiao, Kaitiaki kids took part in the Champions for the Earth Challenge! There were Ryker five challenges to complete, all to do with sustainability and the environment.

We had so many mīharo entries and are so proud of our kaitiaki kids for their passion to look after our planet!

Luke Flora & William

W R IT E My story about looking after Earth I grabbed a pair of plastic gloves, a plastic bag and my shoes. “I’m ready!” I called to my mum “Ok” she replied “hope in the car and lets go”. So I got I the car and we drove to the beach. “Right” I said “lets get cleaning. Me and my mum began picking up as much rubbish as we could. When we were finished the beach was a lot cleaner. “Great job” said giving my mum a high five.

By Kaili

By Kāhu and Ahikā Tapping

Once upon a time there was a boy called Ranveer who wanted to save the earth to do so he did not waste food and water and recycled everything he could. The end.

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By Ranveer

TA MA RIK I HA D TO : WRITE a kōrero (story) about looking after the earth.

SHARE their top sustainability tip! What is one thing your whānau do?

TAKE a photo helping their whānau with the recycling.

ANSWER the pātai... What can we do to avoid wasting food?

COMPLETE He Toa Taiao Champions for the Earth colouring in.

Scarlett

A NSW E R

Sahra

SH A R E

Anahera & Ava Liam We can avoid wasting food by only making or taking what we need – Eva

Alexia

To avoid wasting food you could make a worm farm!

We feed our world banana peels, carrots, and apples – Lily

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Ngā Kaitiaki Moni yet?

“It’s free to join if you are a Whai Rawa member!”

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He Aituā

Since the last issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, the iwi of Ngāi Tahu and the wider Whānau Ora network have farewelled two wāhine toa: Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts and Karen Morgan.

Our beloved Taua Aroha, the first Ngāi Tahu Dame, was an inspiration to us all and a huge influence on Whānau Ora and the work of Whānau Ora. Many of her initiatives provided the blueprint for a number of our own kaupapa: her Kai in the Yard programme helped young mothers to create their own vegetable gardens, a predecessor to our successful Kōanga Kai initiative. Kaupapa like Tamariki Ora, car seat safety programmes and parentsas-first-teachers all led the way for Mokopuna Ora. Dame Aroha believed wholeheartedly in the power of change – that all whānau have the potential to improve their lives and deserve every opportunity to do so.

Kōanga Kai

Over the past few months, we have been travelling throughout the motu to capture the incredible stories of our Kōanga Kai initiatives. Created last year, Kōanga Kai is a fund that empowered 26 entities across Te Waipounamu to support whānau create their own māra kai. It began as a response to food shortages during the pandemic, and it has evolved into an immersive way to promote reconnection to whānau, whakapapa and whenua.

Our videographers have visited Te Hapū of Ngāti Wheke, who are revitalising former māra kai sites behind the marae to create a rūnanga garden, as well as supporting whānau members to establish their own māra kai.

They have spent time in the backyard paradise of Whānau Whanake, who have created a community space where kaumātua can share their gardening mātauranga with rangatahi, who are developing a sense of pride in growing their own kai. They travelled to Te Tai Poutini to visit the teams at Te Hā o Kawatiri in Westport and Whare Manaaki in Greymouth, who are bringing the community together to tackle disconnection and build independence around food.

We also acknowledge Karen Morgan, the mother of our board member Jymal Morgan, and a formidable force for change in her own right. As well as raising her five children (including three whāngai), she was involved in many kaupapa focused on the wellbeing and protection of our tamariki. This included her mahi as a carer and as a kairaranga for Oranga Tamariki, working to ensure that tamariki in the care system remained connected to their whakapapa and identity. She was especially passionate about supporting Ngāi Tahu tamariki to remain connected to their iwi by being placed in Ngāi Tahu homes, which involved tireless research and advocacy, as well as supporting more iwi members to become carers. Her work changed the way that Oranga Tamariki responded to tamariki Māori in Ōtautahi – more than that, it changed the lives of the many tamariki and whānau she worked alongside.

Finally, we also acknowledge the passing of Peter Wakefield, a dear father, pōua and friend to many here in Ōtautahi and further afield. Our deepest aroha to his whānau, and to all of those mourning loved ones at this time.

Eli Maiava (left) working in the māra kai with tamariki from the Whare Manaaki whānau

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An aerial photo of the māra kai at Te Hā o Kawatiri in Westport

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Pānui In April, this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Te Aitarakihi Whenua Trust

Notice of Intention to hold a special general meeting at 12pm on Tuesday 9 August at Te Aitarakihi Multicultural Centre, 50 Bridge Road, Timaru.

Te Aitarakihi Whenua Trust wishes to inform current and potential beneficaries of the Trust, of its intention to hold a special general meeting for the purpose of redefining the definition of beneficaries on the Māori Reservarion title registered through the Māori Land Court.

The Trust hereby requests that the current wording: “Māori Reservation for the purpose of a multicultural centre (Marae-a-iwi) for common use and benefit of Ngā Iwi o Aotearoa” is redefined as “Māori Reservation for the purpose of a multicultural centre (Marae-a-iwi) for common use and benefit of Mātāwaka living in the South Canterbury district which encompasses the boundaries of the Timaru, Waimate and MacKenzie territorial local authorities.”

Please note: only those people who have established their whakapapa links to iwi, have identified themselves and registered as beneficaries of Te Aitarakihi Whenua Trust, are entitled to be beneficaries of the Trust.

For enquiries please contact Raewyn de Joux, Chairperson Te Aitarakihi Whenua Trust, 021704054 or Julie Calder, Kaiwhakaritenga, 027684790.

We would like to thank Max Lee and Joseph Hullen for advising that the girl standing at the back is Stephanie Neate. We also acknowledge Shelly Heffon for calling to advise the other whānau in the image are: left to right: Amy Heffon, Lydia Matenga and Shelly Heffon.

We appreciate any feedback we receive from Iwi members in response to our request for names and information about photos for our Whakaahua Tipuna whānau.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu PO Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 (Online: ISSN 2357-2051) Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

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Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kapiti Coast Ema & Amiria Whiterod Ph: 027 207 1629 E: kororia449@gmail.com or emma.whiterod@twor-otaki.ac.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Ana Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 E: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 E: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupū (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Haileigh Russell-Wright E: ladyhailz@gmail.com P: (04) 5820 2227

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Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihākena Angeleau Simpson Ph: 04 20333568 E: angeleanlivs@y7mail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu collection and was taken at Ōtākou on Waitangi Day 2005. It shows three adults sitting out the front of the whare, with a baby sitting on one of their knees.

We have no further information on the identity of these whānau so if you are able to help regarding this image, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you.

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