TPR May 2014 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

MAtahi-A-Te-Tau – MAY 2014

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Ramari Tauroa-Tibble nō Rāpaki.

Tēnei marama • Singer heads to Los Angeles pg 5

•

Aoraki Bound experience pgs 16 & 17

•

Kapa haka success pgs 11, 12, 15 & 16

•

Haunui sails in pgs 21, 24, 28 & 29

•

Partnership deal signed pg 13

•

Science wānanga pgs 23 & 24

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Kei ngā mate huhua o te wā huri noa i te motu, haere atu rā, okioki mai rā koutou. Rātou ki a rātou. Tātou ki a tātou. E te iwi mauri ora ki a tātou. E te iwi, e aku rangatira e nohonoho ana i te motu whānui, i te ao whānui, ka nui te whakamiha ki a koutou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Tēnā tātou katoa. Towards the end of April, I was invited by the Ministry of Justice to sit on a panel at the Justice Symposium 2014. The focus of the panel discussion was to look forward 10 years and consider global and domestic trends of relevance to New Zealand’s domestic justice sector. A recent preliminary report from the United Nations Working Party on Arbitrary Detention noted that Māori are over-represented in our prisons where Māori make up 50% of the prison’s population. This is something we are very familiar with. The report also noted indications of bias at all levels of the criminal justice process in New Zealand from the investigative stage right through to the parole process stage. Our responsibility as a people, and as a nation, is to work collaboratively to ensure that this bias is addressed and has no place in our society in 10 years’ time. In my presentation I discussed

three areas of focus for the next 10 years. First we need to empower whānau to make choices that best suit their needs and aspirations and we have to lead the way in our own whānau to keep our whānau out of the justice system. Whānau Ora is an excellent initiative that will assist us to achieve this. Second we need to promote and encourage an elimination of the bias in the justice system. We can only achieve this if we work collaboratively. I acknowledge the relationships that Papatipu Rūnanga have formed with police in their respective regions. This is a good start and developments look very promising. And lastly we need to look at second-chance success. If we work together with those in the prison system we may be able to help them make better choices and encourage them to come back home to be contributors. Creating positive and good leaders is very important with something like this. Good leadership at all levels is integral for positive change for our society. This is the same message I took to the New Zealand Police Area Commanders conference, coincidently after the Justice Symposium. Again working collaboratively with the wider community will have benefits for all.

we might work better together to advance our regions and to advance the future of our families and community. As I have mentioned above we have seen progress and developments made regionally where relationships have been built with a focus on whānau and community. The important point here is that we inspire each other to do better. Over the years I have talked about the many people, especially kaumātua, who have inspired and mentored me. These people show outstanding leadership qualities that have encouraged me in my role as Kaiwhakahaere. One of those kaumātua was Maria Moimoi Johnson of Taumutu, commonly known as Aunty Ake. Sadly at the beginning of this month Aunty Ake passed away at the age of 90. For me she was an inspirational leader of our tribe. I recall the many discussions we had and valued the advice she would give me. I remember her politeness, and how big-hearted and humble she was. E te tāua, e te Whatukura o Takaroa, kia au tō moe. Noho mai rā i ngā manaakitanga o ngā mātua tīpuna i te kāinga wairua i te rangi. Okioki mai rā.

At this conference I challenged police leaders to think about how they can better engage effectively with whānau, hapū and iwi and how

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Ngā mate

We, the Jacobs whānau, ngā mokopuna me te whānau katoa of Mangamaunu, wish to acknowledge our dear cousin Elaine, kua mate ia. Elaine was the wife of Mike Tickell, mother of Karaitiana, Leianne and Sheree, and

the daughter of Gladys and Joseph Cuthers nō Manaia te motu o Rarotoka, kua mate rāua. Takoto mai Rereao takoto te rangimarie i runga i tō waka. Moe mai i tō moenga roa. Haere atu rā Nā Moana Gemmell.

He pēpi

Also, nau mai, haere mai ki te ao ki tā tātou tamaiti tama a Nakita Boyd me Pakihana Hawke. Mokopuna tuarua a Larry rāua ko Aroha Boyd (Taylor).

Congratulations to Ripeka and Jordon on the birth of their baby daughter Emily Sarona Roihana Stirling on 9 April at 4.31 am. Maani and Dy Stirling are very proud Pōua and Tāua.

Rā whānau

In April, a number of our whānau celebrated birthdays including Rangi Clayton, Jaegan Taylor, Garry Te Wani Jr, Courteney Sealey, Nicokai Leary-Anglem, Jackie Oldham, Mike Manawatu, Jason Timms, Sam Summerton, Marianne Taylor, Ariana Manawatu, Ngawai Pokere, Donya Nee, Symonde Laugesen and Riria Allen.

In May the following people will celebrate their birthday: Elijah Clarke, Takerei Norton, Taneia King, Te Haere Stirling, Jason Ruhe, Tai Stirling, Hariata Kahu, Phillip Manawatu, Kelly Taylor, Alisha Thomas, Paula Manawatu, Tiaki Kennedy, Nikita McCausland, Ethan Cleall, Jenna Rickus, Jackie Timms, Wikitoria Te Wani, Awhi Lee and Ena Tipene.

Congratulations

Well done Tapiha Alan, who came second in the South Island shot put championship in Timaru. Tapiha will be competing in the nationals in Whanganui in December. Ka mau te wehi. Congratulations to Haiti Te Wani, who received two certificates for excellent behaviour and standards of achievement and also the Principal’s Award for excellence. Haiti is the tamaiti of Garry and Jacky Te Wani (Clayton). Ka pai Haiti.

Haiti Te Wani shows off his certrificates.

And congratulations to the Te Wani whānau, Pixie-Rose and Jacquline-Lee, who celebrated a double baptism on 26 April at Te Rangimarie Centre, with minister Pā Waewae. It was an awesome day shared by whānau and friends.

The Te Wani whānau gather for a double baptism.

Congratulations to Reimana Kiriona-Clarke and Beau Cameron for completing the 2014 Kaikōura Duathalon. It was an amazing effort guys.

Also, congratulations to young Tim Manawatu (son of Jason and Anita) for making the finals in the Perth State touch rugby tournament, representing the Under 12 Wanneroo Lions and now making the Western Australian Under 12 State rugby league team.

Reimana Kiriona-Clarke.

Tim Manawatu with his parents Jason and Anita.

Te Tau Ihu Settlement

On 17 April a rōpū from Ngāi Tahu travelled to Pōneke to support the Te Tau Ihu Settlement. It was a very moving historical event with acknowledgements from

the speakers of the house to the many whānau members of Te Tau Ihu who attended and to those who did a lot of hard mahi but have since passed on. It was a day of both tears and joy for many but what was very powerful was standing as one people from Te Waipounamu. The Bill gives effect to the Deeds of Settlement in which the Crown and Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui and Ngāti Toa Rangitāne agree to the final settlement of the historical claims of those iwi. The Hemi whānau from Te Tau Ihu.

Eyrewell farm visit

The Mana Whenua working party had a site visit to Eyrewell farm on 10 April. The trip was enjoyed by all and many had noticed the progression at the farm since their previous visit last year.

Mana Whenua enjoying a visit to Eyrewell farm.

No Drill

There was an amazing turn out supporting the No Drill kaupapa on 16 March, outside Takahanga Marae. It was especially good having Aunty Ata Manawatu and Aunty Reo Solomon supporting the kaupapa. It was fantastic having so many whānau members outside the

marae pushing the No Drill stance and whānau inside continuing the kaupapa of kaitiaki of our environment and supporting the Te Korowai strategy with the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and other concerned parties.

Aunties Reo Solomon and Ata Manawatu.

Supporting the No Drill Kaupapa.

Ngāti Kurī waiata

Fantastic work is being done by our deputy chair Lorraine Hawke, Rawiri Manawatu, Rebecca Manawatu, parents, teachers, principals and caregivers in revitalising kapa haka within our schools. Every week a combined kapa haka involves the majority of schools in the Ngāti Kurī rohe, showcasing our Ngāti Kurī waiata in the community. Ka mau te wehi.

Singer heads to Los Angeles Sade Elle’ Gemmell (Ngāti Kurī) of Christchurch, is heading for Los Angeles to take part in a prestigious Music Immersive programme after beating 1,400 contestants from around the world.

finalist in 2013. She attended the Excel Music Course in Auckland 2012 and now is being recognised for her sweet natural talent. Sade’s grandmother, Jan Gemmell of Kaikōura, says Sade is jet setting off to Los Angeles in July and everyone wishes her every success with her singing ventures. Congratulations Sade from the whānau katoa. “Kia kaha taku mokopuna”. Nā Jan Gemmell.

Sade, 18, is passionate about music and has been singing since she was 12. As the winner of the Star Now Music Immersive competition for 2014, Sade will receive tuition from some of the Los Angeles music industry’s best coaches and she’ll have the opportunity to connect and work with other working musicians. The Star Now Music Immersive competition began in March and offers contestants the chance to attend the prestigious Music Immersive Program run by Hollywood Immersive. Finalists are selected based on their Star Now profiles and judges view individual music videos. This year the judges included the legendary Gordon Williams( who worked with Joss Stone), Steven Memel (celebrity voice and performance coach on the US hit show The Voice), and well known Nashville producer, Michael Flanders. Sade was unanimously voted the winner. Sade’s talents have already been well recognised. She reached the Top 20 in Simon Cowell’s Global You Generation Search and was a X-Factor NZ wild card

Sade Elle’ Gemmell.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora whānau, A big congratulations to all whānau who have had babies, and to those who have had birthdays, Happy Birthday to you all. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would also like to send our deepest condolences to whānau who have lost loved ones. Aroha nui, they have sadly left us but will never be forgotten. Kia kaha whānau.

Rā whānau

Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Karen Coakley, Hilda Tainui (Tilly), Papakura Tainui, Moria Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Emma Tainui, Tahana Tauwhare, Shannon Watts, Hector Tainui, Hector Tainui Jnr., Henare Mason, Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Harley Panapa, Eniitan Ewebiyi-Meihana, Liam Gutsell-Coakley, Tainui Coakley. Aroha mai whānau, if I have missed anyone’s birthday.

He pēpi

Big brother William would like to proudly announce the safe arrival of Hektor Wallis Simpson, born 4 April, to proud parents Davida Downs and Hayden Simpson and proud Tāua Thorpie and Granddad Dave Downs. A big congratulations to the whānau.

Baby Hektor Wallis with his big brother, William.

Ngāti Rārua

Fusion holiday programme

The rūnanga was pleased to host Ngāti Rārua at Arahura on 12 April. The Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Waewae whakapapa connection and history is through our tupuna Nihorere. Both iwi are committed to building a strong relationship that strengthens our whakapapa connection and we look forward to coming together for future wānanga. Ngāti Waewae take this opportunity to thank Ngāti Rārua for their amazing koha towards the building of our Arahura Marae complex. We also wish to acknowledge and thank the Lee whānau and their wonderful Tāua, Molly, who is a very special matriarch of Ngāti Rārua.

The holiday programme was absolutely packed with fun for our ‘tamafreakies.’ It was a pleasure to hear them laughing and screaming around our marae, they were all so pumped and ready to get into it. For the first couple of days, they learnt a few kapa haka waiata, taught by our two kaiako, Miriama White and Te Rua Mason; and a few hip hop moves taught by our kaiako, Chantal Tumahai. A few adults got up to shake their tail feathers too. Over the next few days, the tamariki enjoyed eating games, where blindfolded tamariki had to identify food on six numbered plates. We had things like mussels, prunes, lollies, peas and sardines, and as you can imagine, there were a lot of disgusted faces. Some needed a bucket to spit in but other than that everyone had a good laugh. In a second food game, the children had to identify food by touch and smell. Another game was the gumboot throw and I think a lot of our kids were surprised by how far they could actually throw. Well done kids.

Tuhono Tuara

On 14-15 April we had the pleasure of hosting Te Rau Matatini workshop Tuhono Tuara. A big mihi to Joe Mason for putting the tono in to host the last workshop here in Arahura. Ngā mihi ki a koutou.

On the last day, the tamariki always put on a performance for the adults and we had a lot of parents and grandparents show up. The kids were in the limelight telling their whānau what fun they’d had for the week. It was a lovely way to spend time with all the whānau and we’re looking forward to the next one. On day three of the wānanga, we had a Fear Factor games day; and day four was spent down the awa building our own pā. The pā had to have a wharenui, wharekai, awa, maunga and anything else they wanted to add. We all had loads of fun. Everyone was a winner.

Workshop participants.

Tiare Mason-Coulston playing the gumboot throw.

Kaiako Chantal Tumahai with Aleigha Ngaamo trying to identify items of food.

Getting together to build a pā.

Fun down by the awa.

Kaumātua

Our lovely kaumātua are still meeting every week on Wednesdays to share all their beauty. If anyone is interested in going along please contact Karen Coakley on 03 755 5023 or 027 865 7524.

Marae development

The official opening of the Arahura Whare Tīpuna is Friday 21 November 2014. The dawn ceremony (blessing) will be held at 6am, with the official marae-opening pōwhiri to be held at 10am.

Rūnanga business

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to Nelly. Mason@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 755 6451.

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am -3pm. Kapa haka class is on 9 May, 5pm6pm, with fortnightly classes thereafter. Ngāti Waewae te reo class is held every Wednesday, 5pm-7pm, for beginner and intermediate levels. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email Hamiria.Hutana@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa

Nei rā te mihi matakuikui o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini aituā kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou o ia whānau, ia hapū, ia iwi kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Like the rest of the country, the weather here on Te Tai o Poutini has been all over the place. A really nasty cyclone hit the coast just before Easter, wreaking havoc. Nothing was spared, with trees levelled, homes torn apart, roofs ripped off and vehicles overturned. A rōpū from Whakatū, who finished their noho at our marae, were held up by road closures, first at Whataroa and then in Hokitika, where overnight accommodation was booked out solid. Fortunately beds were found for them all and they were able to complete their journey home, albeit a slow one, the next day.

Tree uprooted in the storm, crushes building in Whataroa.

A mixture of sunshine, rain and wintery temperatures has continued since then, with some heavy deluges over the past few days keeping everyone inside.

Hollyford road proposal

Over the past few months there has been a lot of media interest both locally and nationally about the longstanding Haast-Hollyford Road proposal. Although the idea has been around since the 1880s, and since that time there have been attempts to revive the proposal, it has not gained the legs required to get off the ground. That is until the latest push put it firmly back on to the agenda.

an opinion and position on the proposal. Given that the highway, if built, will meander through the southern part of our rohe, we are about to start a consultation process with our membership to develop a Makaawhio Rūnanga position on the latest proposal. We will be utilising a combination of hui and written feedback from members via an online survey (and hardcopy for those who cannot access technology). Members that have a particular interest in this kaupapa should contact the office.

There are hugely differing views about the proposal and it has been many years since our rūnanga last formed

Anzac Day 2014

Our annual Anzac Day commemorative service, has been going from strength to strength and this year was no exception. We had a crowd of around 70 people. Whānau and community members from Hokitika, Fox, Haast and further afield joined us at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae on Friday for the service.

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

This year it was conducted by Father Mike Mahoney of Whataroa, who also provided the musical accompaniment with his portable keyboard. It was a lovely service and a great day of whanaungatanga and community.

We had that the night before with a terrific South Westland storm and thunder that just about shattered the windows. Anzac Day itself dawned overcast and drizzly, clearing to fine skies just as the service ended and we were wreath laying at the flagpole, Te Hokowhitu a Tū. Our tamariki carried the wreath and Haast policeman Constable Robin Manera raised the flag.

Apparently, Anzac Day in other parts of Te Tai o Poutini was marred by torrential rain.

Everyone gathers outside at the flagpole.

Chairman Paul Madgwick addresses the group.

Robert and Denis Kihi, Bjorn Mahuika, Charlotte Jamieson-Russell (front), Tulia Mahuika and Miguel Mahuika carry the wreath from the mahau to the flagpole.

Whānau member Helen Rasmussen reads the Scripture.

Jacobs River School, South Westland

A reunion for ex-pupils, teachers and anyone associated with the Jacobs River School will be held over Waitangi Day weekend, 6-8 February 2015, at the school, Bruce Bay Hall and the marae. Details to follow.

Contact Helen Rasmussen, 03 750 0030 or the Makaawhio office 03 755 7885 for more information.

Whakatipuwaitai ki Mahitahi

Martins Bay to Bruce Bay Our close relationship with Hollyford Track, owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism, continued on weekend of 2-3 May with our annual hosting of the Hollyford guides at our marae. They have just finished a full season of hosting, introducing hundreds of trampers to this very remote and stunning part of the country and then hosting them at the luxury lodge at the sea-head of the Hollyford Track - Martins Bay, or Whakatipuwaitai. Each year our rūnanga is treated to a free guided trip into Whakatipuwaitai - the southernmost pā site of Ngāti Māhaki, and the last residence of Tutoko - to

reconnect with our whakapapa links with this remote part of our rohe. For the past two years it has been our privilege to reciprocate by hosting these guides - including our own ‘Guide Rangi’, Kahurangi Mahuika - at our marae. Last weekend, we hosted the latest Hollyford crew before they disperse for the off-season. Guiding resumes in October, when Makaawhio will send another group of whānau in to explore this wonder land. Members should register your interest with the Rūnanga office now.

The Hollyford crew enjoy an afternoon on the awa looking for aotea and with some extraordinary luck, some very beautiful pieces were found.

Maramataka

The challenge requires tamariki and rakatahi to read each day of the school holidays, marking off a form to confirm. There’s no criteria on what you read or an expectation that you read a book each day, just that you set aside time to read each day. Every entry receives a prize and all go into a draw for the major prizes. Contact the office for entry forms.

We have a number of wānaka and hui coming up over the next few months, so please save the dates, mark your calendars. Nau mai, haere mai.

Hui rūnanganui - executive meetings

Our 2014 hui schedule has been confirmed and is available on our website, www.makaawhio.maori.nz The next scheduled hui is set for 9.30am on 7 June in Hokitika. Members are welcome to attend, but should RSVP via office for catering purposes.

Arbour Day - marae open day

Together with Department of Conservation, we will celebrate Arbour Day at our marae on 7 June, starting with a pōwhiri at 10am. There will be a range of activities taking place on the day. Nau mai, haere mai.

Wānaka Marae – 30 May-2 June

Starting from Friday evening at 7pm, we will be holding a Wānaka Marae focusing on whaikōrero, karanga, waiata and kōrero māhaki. You will learn through participation some of the skills required to tautoko our marae and hapū. Please contact the office to reserve your place (0800 955 007).

Hui-ā-tau

The date for this year’s annual general meeting has been confirmed as Saturday 25 October, beginning at 10am with a mihi whakatau. This coincides with Labour Weekend and the Bruce Bay Sports Day which is held the next day. The marae will be open for whānau from Friday evening, through to Monday.

Wero mātauraka - winter reading challenge

Our Winter Reading Challenge will be kicking off again during the next school holidays, on 5-20 Toru (July). It’s an ideal time to read, while snuggled inside and keeping out of the winter chill. Last year we had 16 tamariki/ rakatahi participate and this year we would like to encourage even more to enter.

Communication

Our final edition of Ka tangi te kōkō has been issued. A call has been made to cease production due to the rising cost of printing and postage. We will be looking at online options, utilising our blog and web page, plus of course Te Pānui Rūnaka to keep everyone updated.

You can keep up to date with what’s happening via our web site: www.makaawhio.maori.nz; Facebook; makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; or pick up the phone and give us a call on phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007.

We would still like to hear from you, so if you would like to share with our Kāti Māhaki Whānau, please send news and photos to Susan.Wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or post a hard copy to PŌ Box 225, Hokitika 7842.

Finally before closing, we have a long list of members who have not updated their contact details and for whom we have been receiving returned mail. Please contact the office if you need to update your details or want to discuss anything. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rā whānau

A group gathered to celebrate Aunty Joyce Hoffman’s 90th birthday – a day she shared with Māui Stuart, who had his birthday the same day. The party was held at Kiato Riwai Lounge, Rehua following the Waitaha Regionals, where Aunty Joyce presented her sister Hinerua Couch’s Kia Riwai trophy to the winning team, Ngā Manu a Tāne. Standing, from left Doug Couch, Terry Ryan, Elaine Couch, Mariata Laffey, Rewi Couch and Huia Rhodes. Aunty Joyce Hoffman (nee Riwai) and Maui Stuart are seated.

Kapa haka brings people together

March 2015 will see thousands of kaihaka with kapa haka enthusiasts in tow, descend upon the Canterbury Plains – Ngā Pakihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha - to enjoy the coveted New Zealand Māori Performing Arts Festival Te Matatini in Hagley Park.

Back row: Morehu Flutey-Henare, Miriama Setterington, Awhioraki Goodall, Reihana Parata, Ripeka Paraone, Catherine Stuart. Front: Rosalina Ngatupuna, Justice Arahanga-Pryor.

Te Ahikaaroa was one of ten teams to compete at the Waitaha Regional Cultural Competitions for the honour of standing at Te Matatini 2015 Ōtautahi. Thanks to members of the Rāpaki Women’s Welfare League, friends and family, who stood to help boost the numbers, so Te Ahikaaroa could compete.

There were a few first-time performers on stage this year, committed to supporting the kaupapa, even though they were terrified. Newcomers Te Pao o Tahu placed third, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi graciously placed second to an outstanding performance by Ngā Manu a Tane.

Te Ahikaaroa whānau group.

Matariki Festival of Lights

In 2013 Project Lyttelton and Lyttelton Community House Trust, worked together - with support from Ripeka Paraone on behalf of Rāpaki - to join celebrations for Matariki and the Lyttelton Festival of Lights.

The evening will begin at 5.30pm with a children’s parade. This year the aim is to have children making their own wearable art with Matariki as the inspiration. Adults are welcome to join in the fun. Outstanding efforts will be viewed by the audience on the stage. There will be an array of delicious foods to purchase as well as superb entertainment, including a fireworks display sponsored by the Lyttelton Port Company at 7pm. Nau mai haere mai ki te Huihui o Matariki ki Ōhinehou.

Following the successful combination of the two events last year, the collective vision for this year’s event, is for Lyttelton to be the first town in New Zealand to celebrate Matariki. On Friday 20 June, Lyttelton will light up the evening skies to celebrate Matariki alongside the Festival of Lights.

Notice of appointment

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc Appointment Committee hereby place Notice of Appointment of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc Te Rūnanga Alternate Representative. Please be informed that Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc has followed a process to appoint the Alternate Rūnanga Representative in accordance with its statutory obligations. Accordingly, we advise that our Te Rūnanga Alternate Representative is Ashley Warnes and his appointment was effective from Tuesday 6 May. Nā Herena Stone, Chairperson Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc Appointment Committee.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke wish to congratulate Ashley Warnes on his appointment as the TRONT Alternate for Rāpaki. Ashley will support our appointed TRONT member Tutehounuku Korako at the table. Ashley has recently returned to Rāpaki Rūnaka meetings and is a current member of the Marae Project Committee, responsible for the construction of the new marae complex currently in progress. We wish him well in his new appointment. Nā June Swindells Chairman 12

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga He pēpi

“Tēnei te tira hou” - He mea tino harikoa tēnei, te whānautanga mai a tā māua ko Shaun mokopuna tuatoru. Ko Malachi Bradley Mark Charett King (Kereru). Another wonderful moment for our whānau, as we celebrate the arrival of our mokopuna Malachi, who was born on 23 April at Hastings Hospital, weighing 9lb 7ounces. Malachi is another addition to the Kereru, Crofts, Rupene, Ryan and Topia whānau. Arohanui Shaun and Liz Kereru.

Malachi Bradley Mark Charett King.

Positive partnership behind city rebuild

Matapopore has adopted Pita Te Hori’s pepeha as a key principle underpinning their work and advocate it as an overarching theme governing all the work that recovery agencies undertake together. Clare Williams says the Crown response to this way of working has been overwhelmingly positive.

Ngāi Tūāhuriri has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with CERA (the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Agency), recognising its treaty-based relationship and providing a formal partnership to continue working collaboratively on rebuilding Christchurch’s CBD. Matapopore (the Ngāi Tūāhuriri earthquake recovery steering group) has been working closely with the Crown, providing advice on the Central City Recovery Plan.

“They too believe that people, not cars, buildings or businesses, are at the heart of designing great cities.” Matapopore supports the role of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as statutory partner with the Crown and other local government authorities following the disestablishment of Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua (the Ngāi Tahu earthquake recovery working group) in July 2013.

Ngāi Tūāhuriri rūnanga chair and signatory to the HoA, Clare Williams, says, “our key objective is to weave our values, narratives and aspirations into the fabric of the central city’s built and natural environment, so that our culture is appropriately represented in the future look, shape and feel of our city. We want our children to see themselves in the city and we want to provide a positive example for others to follow and improve upon”. Atawhai ki te iwi is a saying bequeathed by the first Upoko Rūnanga o Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Pita Te Hori, directing his people to show generosity and care for each other. These words convey the same sentiment that the founder of Kaiapoi Pā, Tūrākautahi, bequeathed to his people, aroha ki te tangata (show dignity and respect for each other).

Warwick Isaacs of CCDU with Clare Williams and Tā Mark Solomon sign the Heads of Agreement.

A return to the stage

“Ko au, ko koe, ko koe, ko au.” Harikoa ana tōku ngākau ki te mātakitaki i ōku tuākana e haka ana ki runga i te atamira i te wā o te whakataetaeā-rohe. Some might have said “What are they doing on that stage?” Well, I can tell you that my sisters were the bomb at the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka competitions and how proud we were of them for coming out of retirement. Now they have that kapa haka bug. Ka mau te wehi. Nā Liz Kereru.

Jenny Buchanan (left) and Reimona Crofts.

Marae news

It is that time again. We have had a lot of hui this month including our Healthy Day at the Pā, on the last Friday of the month. The weather has not been so nice some days but who cares, we can stay inside then.

films but Aroha will let you know. So if anyone out there has any video tapes of Tasman, Biddy, Hori Brennan or any whānau of the olden days, ring Aroha Reriti Crofts – so we can have other video weekends. That would be great.

We had a film day about “long ago hui” and there was one group that had all the young girls in it and it was lovely, but a few of us had a wee tangi (being silly) as there was Hukarere, Sue Hutana and others including Te Ani all shaking their hope. Aroha Hohipere had the tape. I think that we are having another weekend of

We have had some glassware returned – thank you for that. We are still short of some plates, trays and perspex dishes. If you are whakama about returning them just drop them off to the marae office on the table – thanks. Well, that is all my moaning for now. Luv Ya K.K.K

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Aunty Ake’s actual birthday was 1 April, and the rūnanga had planned to have the surprise birthday cake and gift giving at the rūnanga meeting earlier in the month, however it wasn’t to be.

E tangi mōteatea ana a Ngāti Moki, a Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, Mōhou e te tāua, e te wahine nui puku, Ko koe ka noho ki te manawa, Ko mātou ka hopo, ka auē, Kia au te moe ki ōu tīpuna, ki te wāhi ngaro. Okioki mai rā.

Aunty Ake was very active in rūnanga and marae affairs, often out and about within the community representing Taumutu at events including graduations at Lincoln University and with the Department of Corrections in her Kaiwhakamana role.

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Maria Moimoi Johnson (Aunty Ake). Aunty Ake was an extremely passionate rūnanga member, who took every opportunity to represent Taumutu at many varied events within the community, and she will be sadly missed not only by members of the rūnanga but also present and past folk of the Taumutu, Sedgemere, Lakeside, Southbridge and Leeston communities, and the wider whānau of Ngāi Tahu. Aunty Ake recently had her 90th birthday and we were very fortunate to have had the opportunity to help her celebrate at the recent book launch held at Ngāti Moki Marae.

Aunty Ake (with her niece Margaret Jones) modelling the Ngāi Tahu shawl, the rūnanga gifted her for her birthday.

Aunty Ake with (left to right) her niece, Margaret Jones, great niece, Fiona Sloan, and great-great nephew and niece, Cobi and Jayda.

Aunty Ake celebrating her birthday.

Te Ruahikihiki rocks the stage

The audience laughed, cried and cheered all day long. We certainly have a lot of very talented people out there.

Ka tū te ihi, ka tū te wehi. The stage at the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka competitions certainly rocked on April 12. Ten teams took part in a fierce competition to qualify to represent Waitaha at Te Matatini 2015.

At the end of the day though, there could only be three qualifying teams, so hearty congratulations to Ngā Manu a Tāne, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi and Te Pao a Tahu. They all deserved the win. They were spine-chillingly good.

First to take the stage were our kaumātua from Ngāi Tūāhuriri. They glistened in their finery and wowed us with their gentle sweet singing. The showstopper though was Jimmy Brennan’s amazing boots. They really were things of beauty. Te Ahikaaroa were second on and Te Ruahikihiki were well represented. Fab work Dave O, Patsy, Te Puawai, Awhioraki, Justice, Teijana, Carla, Ripeka, Tania, Aunty Raylee and Tāua Doe. What a stunning line up.

Competing for a place at Te Matatini.

Following in quick succession were Te Iti o Tahuna from Queenstown, Ngā Tumu ki Ōtākou from Dunedin, Te Mana o Mareikura, Te Pao a Tahu, Ngā Manu a Tāne, Pounamu Ngāi Tahu me Ngā Tai e Rua, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi and Te Kotahitanga. Each team brought their A-game and were thrilling and inspiring.

Competition was fierce at the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka competitions in April.

Te Ruahikihiki rocks the stage.

Whānau, we have a significant amount of Ngāi Tahu talent within all of these groups. We should be extremely proud of their achievements and I encourage everyone to get behind them as they prepare to represent us at Te Matatini 2015. I know they will all do us proud. Te Matatini 2015, watch out, here we come.

Taumutu members who performed with Te Ahikaaroa in support of getting three teams through to Te Matatini 2015.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Big ticket items Saturday 10 May: Strategic Plan 2035 wānanga with Selwyn Hayes (Ernst & Young). The wānanga will address our current 5-year strategy with the intention for our executive (governors) of our Mahinga Kai Cultural Park to be setting our 10-year strategic plans. Our rūnanga will invite our membership to engage in what we want a 20-year plan to look like.

Sunday 11 May: Portfolio team leaders budget wānanga This contestable funding round is an annual event before we close off this financial year and enter the July year with our proposed budgets across governance and management. Mid-May: Amiria Puhirere (our whare kai ) and the adjoining ablution block is set to be demolished. Preparation for the rebuild of our whare kai is underway. This journey will be updated through Te Pānui Rūnaka and on our website. What else…. … from the grass roots we are developing our Ōnuku mahinga kai standards training in good governance practice for beginners.

What will the Ōnuku Rūnanga 2035 Strategic Plan look like? This will be published in our 2014 Annual Plan. A one-pager with vision, mission, values, goals, strategies and measurements all within our Mahinga Kai Cultural Park

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Aoraki Bound – a treasured experience

The memories, friendships and overall experience that I have gained from Aoraki Bound have been truly life-changing. For me, it’s been like a doorway or safe passage into my tribes and my culture. From the origins of this journey at Anakiwa in the rohe of Te Atiawa ki te Tau Ihu, through to Arowhenua, Pūkaki and Aoraki, Aoraki Bound has shown me what it was for my ancestors to find their place within the whenua. This has brought a hell of a lot more meaning to my own existence. Coming away from Aoraki Bound, I now want to be more engaged with my iwi and I want to bring the lessons from Aoraki Bound into my everyday world. I now possess a real desire to one day represent Kāi Tahu and Te Atiawa in the work that I do, whatever that may be. I have already taken steps to improve my te reo Māori, by enrolling in a course online with other rōpū members; and using the ‘Kotahi Mano Kāika’ kupu around the house. I’m also using te reo Māori in my rugby coaching.

Thanks to Aoraki Bound, I was given the opportunity to experience a little of what it is like to be a kaikōrero and from that small but treasured experience, I gained real confidence in my public speaking ability. I’ve already taken this into the real world by using my tauparapara before my speech as a best man at a wedding. I’ve also been teaching the haka “Tahu Pōtiki” to my younger brother, Tahu, which has meant a huge amount to me. So for that I’m truly grateful. I wish to acknowledge the efforts of the instructors, Jorge, Anna and Rangi. These guys made the journey what it was and I can’t imagine it without them. Their guidance throughout was seamless. I could go on for pages and pages as to why they rock but I’m sure you get the picture. The common theme of walking in our ancestors’ footsteps really resounded deeply with me and that experience alone was priceless. Learning how our people populated the land, and the seasonal migrations and the 16

travel costs to and from Rotorua. A big mihi to our ahi kā ki Arowhenua for hosting our rōpū during the latter stages of our Aoraki Bound journey too. He mihi nui hoki ki tōku Upoko o Arowhenua Tewera King for being there to acknowledge our rōpū at the end of the journey . Finally a huge thank you to everyone else in my life who supported and who continue to support me today. Tīhei mauri ora. Ngā mihi, Jordan Watson

pounamu trails was an absolute buzz. However, being able to do that with a rōpū of such awesome people honestly multiplied the richness of the experience a hundredfold. The group lessons along the way were some of the most powerful and important I’ve experienced. I’ve now witnessed first-hand what it is to have mana and to whakamana my fellow travellers in our rōpū. The actual Outward Bound content can’t be overlooked as well and the lessons from that side of the course were just as vital. The concluding half-marathon has encouraged me to run daily and I’m feeling amazing as a result. Overall, I’d like to re-iterate how amazing this course is and how silly you’d be to pass it up if you get the chance. I wish to acknowledge Te Atiawa o te Waka–a-Māui Trust for the scholarship assistance to attend Aoraki Bound. Without your assistance I wouldn’t have been able to have such a great experience. Thanks Te Atiawa for the financial support I received to help me take up this wero and I’m happily forever in your debt because of it. I wish to also acknowledge Te Rūnaka o Arowhenua and the people of my marae at Arowhenua for supporting me financially, so I could have the right clothing and equipment to do Aoraki Bound and for covering my

Whaia e koe ki te iti kahuraki, ki te tuohu koe, me mauka teitei, ko Aoraki. Seek the treasure you value most dearly, if you must bow your head let it be to a lofty mountain, Aoraki.

Jordan Watson - grateful for the Aoraki Bound experience.

Heritage travellers – The Lewis family

Who can tell why our whānau have heard the ancestors’ call so strongly? Some say the deeper the wound the stronger the call, and the yearning will not rest until it is satisfied.

burning, have big wide, open spaces in their hearts as we come crashing through protocols and stirring things up in our innocence and ignorance. We give heartfelt thanks for being welcomed home, as we were here, to Te Hapa o Niu Tireni - words cannot express - they just can’t. Thank you to the Waaka whānau, Te Wera and Gwen and all who made us feel so welcome.

And here we sit, in the wharenui at the marae we are told we affiliate to - Arowhenua - our ancestral grandmothers Potete Ashwell and her daughter Rebecca Lewis and all our kaumātua now passed on, being represented by we 13 “very blond” Ngāi Tahu Ozzies.

Though only 13 of us made it to Arowhenua on this day, there are 23 of us in the Lewis family Ngāi Tahu Heritage Travellers. Our eldest traveller, Uncle Terry Lewis, is 87 and our two children, Darcie, 11 and Scarlet, 4 are the youngest - three generations returning to the spirit home of our “Dadda” Lewis.

Thirty years of journeying to reconnect with our whakapapa has brought us here. We honour those who took the first steps - our Auntie Grace Rowan and her daughter Rhonda, dear Vivienne Lewis and our darling Auntie Jacqueline McMahon. Uncle Harold Ashwell has influenced our searches and stories and his nephew Rex’s wife, our Te Wai Pounamu whakapapa researcher Lauri - to whom we give many thanks, has given so much information, guidance and hospitality.

John Henry left his whānau and home shores - plus his mother Rebecca Lewis (nee Ashwell) and younger siblings - in the late 1890s for reasons we are unsure of. He travelled to south east Queensland, to a town called Goondiwindi, where he worked as a shearer. He then met and married a first-generation Australian, Mary Ellen Ursular Hammill, whose parents had come from Ireland like so many others, looking for a better life. John Henry and Mary Ellen settled in Warwick, a couple of hundred kilometres east of Goondiwindi and created a whānau of four boys and four girls, who in turn have created their own families who have spread out across the globe.

Uncle Joe Waaka is not sure of our connection here and to be honest, for us it remains clouded in mystery still - which teaches us so much - about ourselves, about whakapapa, about the connections lost and the consequences of being sheared from our roots and set adrift. Thankfully though, not all is lost. The ancestors are patient. And those here, who keep the home fires 17

We began our homecoming journey in Te Ika a Māui. Papaioea/Palmerston North is home to our elder, Aunt Nance Thomson, whose generation all passed away in the 1980s in Australia. This was a very precious meeting, bringing our parents and grandparents close to us through the niece of our Dadda. who’d driven five hours to be with us and our taua on that day. We were treated to stories and song from Aunt Nance and met with brothers, Robert and David, who had a month or so prior, in preparation for our visit, travelled to Wellington to lovingly restore the grave site of our ancestral grandmother Rebecca. We also met Peter and wife Jennifer that day. They took us to the Thomson family graves, one of which is that of our great-uncle, their grandfather Frank Lewis and wife Matilda Jane.

meals to celebrate the connections in Kaikōura with our cousins, Rex and Lauri Ashwell, son Greg, the whānau Tā Moko artist and his wife Mary, also an artist; and learning about culture from Maurice, Heather and Anahira in Kaikōura. We also travelled in the country our Grandmother Potete was born – Horomako Banks Peninsula, seeing and feeling the sacredness of many taonga at Okains Bay Museum. We enjoyed whakapapa lessons in the unit at Ōtautahi Christchurch - thanks to Arapata Reuben and Dr Terry Ryan for their patience. We visited Ko Tāne at Willowbank, who provided education about wildlife and culture in a different way; and we visited Te Ana Rock Art Centre and did the tour - sitting with the taniwha, sharing in the enthusiasm and love of culture shown by Susie and Wes, being inspired and drawn in further to the lives and customs of our ancestors. We’ve prayed and cried and laughed, sung and danced together and remembered that these are the things that have kept our whānau bonded through many years. This a precious thing. We feel blessed and full up and thankful.

On 18 March we travelled to Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara/ Wellington for the gathering of our troupe at the graveside in Karori Cemetery. The Lewis family from Australia and the Thomson brothers representing those from Aotearoa held a ceremony to reconnect our family to the grandmother and great-grandmother that we had only known before in dreams. It was a powerful time. Grandmother Rebecca, a strong woman, has travelled with us on this journey, and held us up through tears and laughter. And now with our homecoming to Te Hapa o Niu Tireni, her mother Potete beckons us on. There have been so many highlights and blessings along the way.

The second part of our journey will take in a visit to our supreme ancestor Aoraki and sacred river, Waitaki, the home where our Dadda was born and raised; and where our John Lewis, (his father) is buried at Ōamaru. For some it has been the history that has touched them. “We have been touched hearing the history of Ngāi Tahu society and the impact of early settlers on both health and land access. It is an injustice that was replicated in America and Australia on indigenous peoples, who for hundreds of years managed the land in a sustainable way. After our visit to Arowhenua Marae to fill in some gaps in our whakapapa, we were extremely grateful for the cultural insights and the warm greetings of our Ngāi Tahu family members. It was a humble experience that we will never forget, and it has given us spiritual strength

While still in the windy city we had the honour of a visit from our cousin from Auckland, Paul Kilmarten, who shared his 30 years of research into our shared whānau through his tupuna, the sister of our grandmother, Mary Hudson. Paul also joined us as we took part in the Māori Taonga Tour at Te Papa Tongarewa - a wonderful introduction by Lucy Serank into our precious Maori heritage. With a beautifully calm crossing of Raukawa/ Cook Strait, we hit the ground running and every day has been filled with information gathering and reconnection with spirit prayers and stories from our old ones about their lives in Warwick and beyond; joining in whānau

For some the cultural aspects have been most important and for others this has been a time of rebirth and the emerging of inner strength. For some it has been the letting go of old hurts.

Te Hapa o Niu Tireni group photo.

Suzy from Te Ana showing us the beautiful taonga.

For our Uncle Terry Lewis, who looked as spritely at the end of the journey as he did at the beginning, it is the bringing together of our whānau that has touched his heart most. It was so precious to reconnect with the family and be treated so well by our Ngāi Tahu family. For Uncle Peter Conway, who we called on to speak for us, the reconnection with family across cultures and the warm welcome we’ve received exceeded all expectations.

It filled him with pride to be a descendant, through his paternal line of Charles Reginald Lewis of Tahu Pōtiki. And Aunty Lola, our “matriarch,” who showed us what support and loving can look like, enjoyed every minute and is “still absorbing all these experiences.” For Uncle Eric Lewis, who so very nearly didn’t make the journey, it is the passing on of all we’ve learned and the love we’ve shared during this amazing experience that made it so special.

Our researchers with Arapata Reuben and Dr. Terry Ryan - Barbara Jackson, Cheryl Johnson, Janelle James, Laura Bernadette Potete, Jan Klaer, Anne O’Leary.

Maurice Manawatu and Anahira with a group of us.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Congratulations

Her aunt, Sylvia Sinclair (nee Hume), now living in Bath, UK, was an Olympic swimmer and won gold at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. Her cousin, Thomas Sinclair (also 16) has been County and Western England age group champion swimmer for the past 4 years. Grace’s late grandfather, Russell Hume, was a very successful athlete and yachtsman in his day.

Grace Tobin, 16 (Ngāi Tahu) of Auckland, has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Fina Women’s Youth Waterpolo World Championships to be held in Madrid, Spain at the end of August. Grace lives in Auckland, where she is a Year 12 student at Kristen School. This championship event in Madrid will be preceded by a pre-tournament in Hungary and the team of 13 girls, aged 18 and under from all over New Zealand have been training for the past 18 months. They come together for regular monthly camps, on top of their normal training and game schedules, which are fitted around their school and university commitments. Grace, from the Wairarapa Hume/Bradshaw whānau (with whakapapa ties to Moeraki and Puketeraki), follows other family members in being chosen to represent her country. Her mother Jeanette Tobin (nee Hume) also played Waterpolo (NZ School Girls and Women’s teams), and surf lifesaving.

Grace Tobin, a member of the New Zealand water polo team competing in Spain.

Floods open marae

Over Easter heavy rain caused significant flooding across the South Island and many people heading away for their holidays got stopped at Hampden. The roads were closed due to flooding and Civil Defence asked for the marae to be opened to accommodate the overflow of people stranded. Eighteen people including three bands on a New Zealand tour and a whānau from Murihiku/Waewae/ Tasmania arrived in time for dinner and when the roads re-opened at 10.30 pm they all decided they wanted to stay the night. It was great that Moeraki Marae is being utilised by the community like this, in times of need. Manuhiri at Moeraki Marae during the floods.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ki uta ki tai volunteer week

The week before Easter, approximately 30 volunteers came together to create a co-ordinated approach to conservation mahi. There wasn’t one negative comment made during the four days and the volunteers went away with huge smiles on their faces. This from Chanel Phillips, the facilitator: “I wanted to express my deepest thanks and gratitude for looking after us. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t decide if it was work or play because we enjoyed it so much. The manaaki and hospitality you all showed us over the weekend was amazing, and we felt truly welcomed and appreciated. Waiariki Parata-Taiapa joins forces with tamariki from Karitāne School to do surveys of the estuary with East Otago Taiapure.

Volunteers join the local community in planting natives at Huriawa pā.

Tracy Finlayson doing her part for River-Estuary Care.

A special thanks to Rūnaka ki Puketeraki for accommodating us once again at the marae. This really made a difference to our volunteers and a special experience for all.” This kaupapa is getting bigger and bigger. Watch this space for details of the next volunteer week being held in Karitāne/Waikouaiti.

Heather Andrew joins the group in potting up plants at the rūnaka grounds.

Volunteers Jess Massey and Sam Feeney showing off their planting skills with Hawksbury Lagoon.

Tōia mai te waka

On Anzac Day 25 April, the waka haurua ‘Haunui’ arrived in the estuary and settled on the Waikouaiti awa. There was a big turnout of locals, the wider community and friends to witness and be a part of the arrival. Our tamariki performed the haka pōwhiri “Tōia mai’. Over the past few years our very own Brendon Flack has been a part of the waka kaupapa, sailing throughout the Pacific and also over to San Francisco. It was from there that he became known to the crew as ‘Uncle B” or “The Top Master Chef on the waka. Our whānau here

at Puketeraki were very fortunate to spend a week with the waka and the crew, who were from all different parts of the Pacific. Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki, whānau, friends and the wider community would like to thank the Haunui waka crew for their time, commitment, and the love they have for this kaupapa that is our past and forever will be our future, nō reira e āku kauhoe e mau nei ki ngā tikanga a kui mā a koro mā, nei te reo mihi ki a koutou katoa.

Haunui coming in to shelter.

Time out with the Haunui crew.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taonga presented

On Friday 31 January, Nelson College for Girls held a ceremony to present taonga to the 2014 kaitaunaki. The role of kaitaunaki was established around 2000 on the initiative of two senior Māori students, who wanted to mentor younger Māori students, who often found college a daunting place. The role of kaitaunaki is to be a voice for Māori students, to listen to their problems and dreams and to promote a positive view of Māori within the wider school. The role has grown and the kaitaunaki, as well as being māngai for Māori students in the school and a part of the senior leader team, also play a huge role in organising and helping with events such as Matariki, Māori Language Week and Cultural Diversity Day. They are young women who other students look up to and many hope to be kaitaunaki themselves when they are seniors. The taonga presented to the girls was designed and made by Brian Flintoff to recognise the importance of listening and communicating. These have been handed on each year to the two new kaitaunaki. Tea NgawhikaElliott received one of the taonga from her school principal. Tea is the eldest of Te Koara Harbourne’s (née Bragg) great grand-children.

Tea receiving her taonga from her school principal.

In addition to her role as kaitaunaki, Tea is a recipient of academic colours awarded to students who pass NCEA with an excellence endorsement. Tea achieved NCEA endorsed with excellence for the second year running. Her younger sister, Evy, is also a recipient of academic colours for passing NCEA level one, endorsed with excellence. Tea plans to attend the University of Otago in 2015, enrolling in Health Sciences for her first year.

Tea with her youngest sister, Ani Ngawhika-Elliot, grandmother Robyn Ngawhika (nee Harbourne), great-grandmother Te Koara Harbourne (nee Bragg) and great-aunt Leigh Harbourne from Australia.

Proud mother Kim Ngawhika with her two daughters Evy (left) and Tea.

Science wānanga

fisheries, resource management and coastal erosion. The overarching theme of the wānanga was resource management, investigating fisheries and coastal erosion impacts on the Otago Harbour and its inhabitants. A boat trip aboard the Vivienne J launch was a highlight and even Tama-nui-te-rā shone down on us over the three-day period.

From 10-12 March, our marae was in full-on science mode as around 50 Year 9 to Year 11 students from a number of Dunedin high schools attended a science wānanga run by the University of Otago Division of Science. The science wānanga was initially developed in response to a request from the late Dr Paratene Ngata in 2007. He wanted to see more Ngāti Porou rangatahi achieving in science and health sciences, so that the iwi would be in a position to make its own decisions and manage local resources.

Marine biologists were on hand taking the rangatahi through the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello during the day and spot lighting for fish and plant species during the evenings. The surveying team, utilising their equipment, skills and knowledge, and walking along Te Rauone beach and reserve, were able to point out the decline of the coast and the uncertain future of Otago Harbour.

Science wānanga offers a two or three-day interactive science experience for Māori students, based on marae and within communities. Hands-on science is presented by tertiary student role models and enthusiastic scientists, alongside mātauranga Māori provided by kaumātua and the local community. Wānanga challenges the barriers rangatahi have identified to achieving in science – “it’s too hard,” “too much bookwork” and “not about me”. Topics are chosen by communities and rangatahi are supported, in a culturally-safe environment, to develop positive learning relationships with teachers, scientists, tertiary role-models and other Māori students interested in science in their rohe. University students and staff gain experience in Te Ao Māori, the opportunity to improve their competence in Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho and a clearer understanding of the relevance of the university’s Māori Strategic Framework.

Science wānanga participants.

The University of Otago’s Division of Sciences, in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, welcomed Kings High School, Queens High School, Bayfield High School, St Hildas Collegiate, Kavanagh College and Otago Boys and Girls High Schools, to the inaugural Science Wānanga for Ōtākou Marae. Year 9 to 11 Māori students and their science and/or Te Reo Māori teachers had the opportunity to gain practical scientific skills and knowledge in real-life contexts, working alongside scientists from the local community, university scientists and postgraduate students as inspirational role models who respect the mātauranga that students bring.

Response to the wānanga Here’s a story from one of the surveying team and a few extracts provided by the rangatahi themselves when asked: How has the wānanga changed your thinking about science? “That it is not all just hard core calculations and equations and you can actually find out what kind of career you would be interested in.” “Now I think marine science is cool. It makes me more motivated to listen in science and keep in as much knowledge as I can.” ”Ah well science at school is very boring and now I think of it in a different way because this science is very fun.” ”It taught how important sea life really is.” ”I thought science was just lab work and boring stuff, but we done heaps of experiments and getting out there.” ”I got to see like jobs and things you can do with science in life.”

This year saw the implementation of a new partnership model for science wānanga, developed in close collaboration with Te Runanga o Ōtākou (TRO). During our consultations, TRO had identified the selected schools as having a high number of Ngāi Tahu and/or Ōtākou affiliated students. Additionally, TRO nominated particular students from those schools, based on that affiliation, with the remaining students selected by participating schools.

And when asked, what part of the wānanga did you enjoy the most? “Being able to share my thoughts with other Māori interested in science .” “The boat trip because we got to learn about mapping from a boat and because we could see some albatross.” “The food - because it was mean.” ”The boat - because it was fun and chilled.”

The University of Otago sees this initiative as an expression of our relationship with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu through their Papatipu Rūnaka and our commitment to Māori development. The science themes chosen by TRO focused on

I am currently in my fourth year studying towards a Bachelor of Surveying at Otago University. My involvement with the wānanga was as support and also to lead a surveying project with the students about coastal erosion and surveying. Our identity is formed and shaped by the relationship that we hold with land and resources. This understanding was presented to the students through the wānanga activities.

“Doing activities with heaps of new people. The boat trip was cool too.” “It helped me remember how much I love marine biology, and I now want to have that as my plan B for the future.” “Playing guitar.” On the downside, the most common gripes, which are typical with this programme and of this age group were, “it was too short,” “not enough sleep,” “getting up early, ” “having to do chores”.

It was amazing to see students connect with each other over the time spent at Ōtākou Marae and to be involved with a team of people that opened their eyes to the different opportunities there are within sciences. The experience enabled me to give back and share something that I am passionate about. I also learnt a lot from the students and the experience is something I will be forever grateful for.

And to conclude, now for some input from one of the surveying team: Ko Motupohue te maunga Ko Te Ara o Kiwa te moana Ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi Ko Awarua te rohe Ko Te Rau Aroha te marae Ko Mariana Pagan tōku ingoa. Recently I was invited to be a part of the science wānanga programme held at Ōtākou Marae. The three days carried three themes; coastal erosion, resource management and fisheries.

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook or check out our website https://sciencewananga.otago.ac.nz/ Or make contact with: Hiria Tutakangahau, kaituitui wānanga Phone 03 479 9203, or email hiria.tutakangahau@otago. ac.nz

Waka Haunui visit

The whānau at Ōtākou were fortunate to have the waka hourua Haunui visit us for a few days at the end of April. We were even more fortunate to be blessed with typical Ōtākou weather – blue skies, sparkling moana – for the arrival from Puketeraki and departure for Awarua.

Whānau had opportunities to sail on the harbour on board the waka, and on one trip, the waka beached on Pilot’s Beach just below Pukekura, a truly moving moment following ngā ara moana o ō tātou tūpuna.

Some of the tauira from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, Bluff School and members of the public who came to greet the arrival of the Haunui Waka.

Coming in to shore.

Haunui beached at Pilots Beach.

Crew and whānau at Ōtākou Marae.

Hokonui Rūnanga The Mataura River Art Project

Last Kaumātua Health Day we went out to Mandeville Gallery to look at the Mataura River Art Project. Community arts worker, Janet de Wagt, worked with 21 primary schools (more than 1800 school children in total) to create a special art exhibition that celebrates the Mataura River in all its forms. The students and teachers have worked with a large variety of materials. The displays were amazing to see and a lot of hard work that went into each piece of artwork.

Gore Main School - Theme - Town of Fires.

Kaumātua Looking at the displays.

Enjoying the exhibition.

Rōpū Tamariki

For our last Rōpū Tamariki we went to Dolamore Park for the day. We had around 40 kids in attendance and we had an Easter theme. Krystal put on an Easter egg hunt for the kids and the jungle gym and flying fox were a hit with all the tamariki. They all enjoyed a barbeque for lunch. If you are in the Gore area and have any tamariki who would enjoying coming along please call the office for more details.

Getting sorted for kai.

Tamariki enjoying a day at the park.

From left to right: Mere Fowler, Krystal Fowler, Tenesha Weatherall and Shelby Phillipson. Tenesha Wetherall and Ashantaye Power. Brie Rudolph. Corban Williams.

Waihōpai Rūnaka brothers and sisters on the way to and from school; ka pai.

Kia ora whānau ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa. I’ve just returned from five wonderful weeks with my moko (whom I had never met), sister, nieces, daughters, husbands and friends. The trip was long overdue and thank you to the whānau who looked after me while I was away. You were all awesome. Aroha nui to you all.

Ngā mihi whānau, aroha nui to all the whānau who are having, or have had birthdays, congratulations from Waihōpai and also to all the new mums and dads, a big congratulations. Take care whānau. Nā Squirrell on the Hill.

It didn’t take long to get back into the grind. I kinda’ missed the marae and all that’s been going on. On 5 May, myself and two other Waihōpai whānau and a friend went to Bluff to see Haunui Waka come into Bluff harbour. Awesome to see a big crowd of young ones there as well.. I hope it’s not the last time. I’m already all over the place - in Bluff three times this month, at pōwhiri helping out. Plenty happening around the rūnaka too. Muttonbirders will be home soon - how time flies. It’s the tio food festival in Bluff soon, so get your gear together and we will see you there for yummy food. Well, got to go now. You older kids look after your Peggy Peek lays flowers at a ceremony to unveil a Workers’ Memorial Stone outside the Invercargill City Council building.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau As Tokerau throws four seasons at us in one day, we can be thankful we are not suffering the flooding and extreme conditions being experienced by whānau further up the country. Our thoughts are with whānau affected by adversity at this time. 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.

Riverton Primary School kapa haka group

Riverton Primary School’s kapa haka group performed at the school’s memorial concert, which was held at the Riverton R.S.A. Throughout the term the school has been learning about the war, and the concert was a way of commemorating Anzac Day.

The pupils performed old wartime songs including a stirring rendition of Māori Battalion. Some pupils recited war poems that they had written, as well as The Ode of Remembrance. The pupils also exhibited their war- themed artworks which remained on display until after Anzac Day.

Riverton Primary School kapa haka performers.

Pupils exhibit their artworks for Anzac Day.

Anzac Day

Development of a te reo Māori strategy

The Colac Bay and Riverton Anzac Day parades featured renditions of the Ode and the National Anthem both in Māori and English for the first time. These services also included signing for the deaf. Ra Herewini recited the Ode and Lydia Matenga signed for the deaf. Billie Hunia also delivered a powerful rendition of Arahina. Both these parades were run by Dene Cole.

Calling all Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka whānau and members - this notice is calling for expressions of interest from rūnaka whānau and members, who would be interested in coming together to meet and discuss our rūnaka whānau visions, goals as well as aspirations in relation to learning and speaking te reo Māori - either at home or on the marae. If you are interested then please contact Joe Wakefield on 021 832 137 or you can email him at Joseph.Wakefield@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Kāhui Wāhine Wānaka

A small rōpū of Ōraka Aparima wāhine met at Takutai o te Tītī for a wānaka to discuss tikanga according to Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Inc. Although there are many kaupapa to be discussed, we managed to cover two in the short time. It was the first of many wānaka we hope to stage. It was great to have our tāua present. Their knowledge and guidance is greatly appreciated. Nau mai haere mai wāhine mā of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka. Our next wānaka is on Saturday 7 June. Pot luck tea and sleep over if you wish, as our monthly rūnaka hui will be held on Sunday 8 June. Please contact us at the office if you wish to attend.

Dene Cole, Lydia Matenga, Dr Emma MacCallum, Ra Herewini and seated, Billie Hunia.

Nurses’ clinics

Missing plates

Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust are holding the next nurses’ clinic at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the Thursday 26 June from 10am – 2pm. The registered nurse can support you with blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol checks, cervical smears, sexual health education, general health checks, health and wellness plans, linkage and referrals. Appointments are preferred, so please phone 0800 925 242 for an appointment.

There are some dishes and bits and pieces missing from the marae. So if you have taken some kai home and inadvertently forgotten to return the dish, please do so as soon as possible. Ka pai. Did you know we are now on Facebook? To contact us through this medium please follow the link below. http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

Rä whänau

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time, Awarua Rūnanga extends all our love and sympathy.

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

A right royal ride

On a sunny April day in Queenstown, a number of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi had the opportunity to meet the visiting royals, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Thomas Aerepo-Morgan is second from left in the front row in the photo below. Sean Bragg is in the second row on the right behind the driver and on his right is Tā Tipene O’Regan and Matthew Whaanga is in the third row on the left. More photos of these rangatahi with the royal couple themselves can be seen on www.trenz.co.nz

Awarua Rūnanga was lucky enough to be represented by three rangatahi - Thomas Aerepo-Morgan, Sean Bragg and Matthew Whaanga and our Upoko Rūnanga, Tā Tipene O’Regan. When asked what the experience was like, Thomas responded: “Felt privileged and honoured to meet Prince William and Kate. Enjoyed the ride on Shotover Jet with my pōua and the kai.” Me mihi ka tika, ki kā kaiwhakaharere o te iwi o Kāi Tahu mō te tipakotaka i a au kia tū hei mākai mō te iwi nei. I tīmata taua rā ki ruka i te harikoa. Nōku te whiwhi te tūtaki i te tokorua rā. Ngāi Tahu rangatahi jet boating with the royals.

Haunui Waka calls into Bluff

Excitement had been mounting since the beginning of May. People were continuously ringing to check when the waka was arriving, as no one wanted to miss out on seeing him sail up the Bluff Harbour. Sunday 4 May was a false start, but on Monday it became a reality.

The morning started off cold, raining and cloaked in grey making visibility poor. This created doubts that we would get a good view of the waka coming up the Bluff Harbour. But the weather gods were kind and although still grey, the skies cleared.

Haunui Waka coming up Bluff Harbour, opposite Morrison’s Beach.

Some of the tauira from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua and members of the public who came to greet the arrival of Haunui waka.

The waka looked majestic as it was coming up the harbour entrance with its sails out. Haunui was greeted with a heartfelt haka pōwhiri by the tauira of Te Wharekura o Arowhenua and Bluff School, plus members of the public.

and felt very proud sailing into our port representing Awarua Rūnanga. During their visit the crew stayed at Te Rau Aroha Marae and were available to members of the public to discuss Haunui and waka revitalisation, their journey and waka ama in general.

Our very own rūnanga trustee, Steph Blair, had the opportunity to join the crew in Dunedin to travel to Bluff

Steph Blair on board (in the middle in the background).

Sails down as Haunui approaches the Old Wharf in Bluff.

Haunui tied up alongside the Old Wharf.

Correction

Pänui contributions from members

The photographs of the War Memorials for the Great War 1914-1918 and World War II 1939-1944 depict Awarua Rūnanga whānau that served in the war. Only those names that had stars besides their names were killed in action.

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz

Membership database

We are currently updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s.

We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses, to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Taurahere Groups Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki me Horowhenua

Ka rere kā mihi ki kā mate puta noa i te motu, mai i Muriwhenua tae noa ki Murihiku. Ki tō mātou pito o te ao, ko Harina Raureti-Cooper tērā i karakahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Koia tērā e poipoia kā tamariki o tēnei rohe. Moe mai rā e te manukura, hoki atu ki ōu tīpuna.

E ōku whanauka e noho ana ki raro i kā pae mauka o Tararua, ki te taha o te awa o Ōtaki, nei rā te mihi. Huri noa ki tō tātou iwi, ki te iwi Māori whānui, tēnā koutou katoa.

Haereka ki te papa kāika Some of our whānau (Bradshaw, Bluff whānau) are heading back to their papa kāika for a visit this month. Mariana, Clare and niece, Hara are heading back to Bluff for the Oyster Festival at the end of the month and to catch up with whānau. Have a fabulous trip and feel free to bring some oysters back for the rest of us. Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai.

Mariana Williams-Wilson and Clare Climie.

Hara Williams and Dad, Sterling Williams.

Kura

Hui

A big mihi to Mia, daughter of Mere-te-piki and mokopuna of Mariana, who is starting at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rito this month. Another uri o Tahu Pōtiki growing up in te reo – ka mau te wehi.

Watch this space for the next hui date. If you don’t think you’re on our email list, send me an email and we’ll add you emma.whiterod@twor-otaki. ac.nz

The Office Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Last month Te Pānui Rūnaka published this image on the back page and requested names or information be provided about the photograph. This photo is in the Ngāi Tahu Archive at Macmillan Brown, and is recorded as ‘The Poutini delegation on West Coast leases’. We would like to acknowledge and thank Tā Tipene O’Regan, Marama Flesher, Gary Minchin and Lesley Lousich for making contact and for providing names and information. Information provided to us is that this is a photo of the members of the Māwhera deputation that travelled to Parliament in 1903. Back row standing, l-r Ihaia Tainui, Hori Piripi Tauwhare, Mataroa Whareraki Meihana/Te Whareraki Meihana, Arapata Whitau, Hoani Tainui.

Front row seated, l-r: Kura Makareta Pihawai (West), Muriwai Morrison (nee Tainui), S W Beere (Solicitor), Riwaka Anaha, Ruita Parete. • •

Calling for project applications now

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

•

The following areas are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least one of these:

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. Applications close Friday 26 September. Any applications received after 26 September will not be accepted.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Whakapapa - kinship Tikanga- protocols and customs Te reo- language Mahi toi - creative expression Whenua - landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai - food gathering practices Ngā uara - values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi - community engagement and participation 9. Mana tangata - self-determination, selfconfidence, self-purpose, self-transcendence.

Note: The Ngāi Tahu Funds Assessment Committee meet in November to make decisions on all applications. Project timelines should commence after this time. Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue for you. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. Email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

All applications must show how they aim to increase cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui.

All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives: • •

To have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc.) All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture. Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural expression.

To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu Cultural leadership across all pillars. Ensuring intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars.

Applications must also clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to building cultural knowledge and participation.

Our programme manager, Andrew Scott, is heading away to the land of his forefathers (Scotland) for a year or more. Andrew has been an integral part of Whai Rawa for the past eight years and will be missed.

New Whai Rawa boss

We’ve been pretty flat out at the Whai Rawa office this year and things don’t look like easing up any time soon.

We hope to communicate who will take over from Andrew in the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

New Whai Rawa website

Clutha Mata Au scholarships

You can follow what we’ve been up to on our new website www.whairawa.com. On the new website you can get an indication of savings tracking using the brand new Whai Rawa Savings Calculator, work out your PIR and RSCT tax rates, track the Whai Rawa Fund value ($34,700,000 as at 31/3/2014) and read even more whānau stories about real members. If you’ve got a question and don’t want to pick up the phone, try our new chat-service, which will be manned during office hours.

These scholarships (two at $2,700 and one at $8,100) are based on academic excellence in an area of study that will improve the management of natural resources within the Clutha/Mata-au or improve water management within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā generally. The applications close on 4 July 2014.

Whai Rawa hīkoi

We’ve been out and about in the takiwā recently with a visit to Ashburton on 9 May and we plan to get back to Murihiku soon too. Let us know if we you’d like a visit where you are. Thanks to whānau who made time to come and see us about grants, joining Whai Rawa and even registering whānau members who hadn’t managed to get enrolled yet.

Win $500 or $250 with AON and Whai Rawa

If you’re a Whai Rawa member, you’re in the draw to win $500* or $250* to be paid into your Whai Rawa account. What difference could this make to your savings balance? You can check by looking at our savings calculator on our new website. Don’t worry if you don’t get one of the prizes for this month because they will run monthly from May until October.

Bright future in farming

his manager, Phil Columbus, who recently won Farm Manager of the Year at the regional Dairy Industry Awards.

Chris Eruera (Ngāi Tahu) wants to be the first tribal member to manage one of the new Ngāi Tahu dairy farms. “Our rangatira fought long and hard to re-establish our tribal economic base. They carved a pathway and I’m extremely proud to be here now.”

Chris is proud to be working on the whānau-owned farm and looks forward to having more Ngāi Tahu join the team. “Putting in the work and commitment is definitely paying off, not just for the future of my own whānau but also the whole of Ngāi Tahu. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us.”

Chris is second-in-charge of a Ngāi Tahu farm, established at Eyrewell on the northern banks of the Waimakariri River. Three of the planned 14 dairy farms for the complex are in operation, with another three farms due to come into production in time for next season. Among the dairy farms will be 150 hectares of native planting – that’s the size of 300 rugby fields set aside for native biodiversity. Potentially there will be 100 jobs created to support the development.

Open to all Māori, the Whenua Kura programme includes full-fee scholarships (18-34 years) toward Lincoln University qualifications specialising in landbased studies, work placements on Ngāi Tahu farms, a Māori approach to learning, as well as guidance and support through to employment. Visit www.whenuakura. co.nz for more information.

Chris says there are heaps of opportunities for whānau keen to head down the farming track and he encourages those interested to enrol in Whenua Kura, the tribe’s support scheme aimed at growing Māori leadership in agriculture. “It’s brilliant the way they’ve set it up. They’ll fully fund all your tutoring and support you with your training during work hours.” Having worked 10 years in the dairy industry, Chris has learned most of his skills on the job. He had been following the progress of Ngāi Tahu Farming, and decided that was where he wanted to be. Chris has been working for Ngāi Tahu Farming 18 months now and while he continues his studies, he has worked his way up to the position of deputy farm manager. He has had the opportunity to be in charge of farm operations on several occasions, stepping in for

Chris Eruera – proud to be working on a whānau-owned farm.

Some of the Ngāi Tahu classics are in the book as well as new compositions. You will find the waiata book which includes words and audio on our website, www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz, including those which will be sung when we welcome the country to the senior national kapa haka competition, Te Matatini, which will be held in Hagley Park, Christchurch in March 2015. There are limited CDs and USB drives (with booklets) available to those who are unable to download or stream these waiata and haka online.

Latest in Te Hā series now available

Kia ora e te whānau, You would have seen that we recently launched the fourth edition of the Te Hā o Tahu Pōtiki series, Ka Korokī Te Manu.

Please contact Maani Stirling on Maani.Stirling@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information.

Ka Korokī Te Manu is a collection of Ngāi Tahu waiata and haka which speak of the dawn chorus of birds.

E te Amokura. I ora a Tamaroto i a koutou. I ora anō te reo i a koutou. Inā te ora o te tākata. Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu was held during the second week of the school holidays at CPIT – Te Puna Wānaka. Students attend Kura Reo to grow the depth, quality and fluency of their reo. Teachers of Kura Reo are national exponents of te reo Māori who have a passion for its revitalisation. Many thanks to all of the teachers who attended Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu we are grateful for your contributions and encouragement. Thanks also to Komene Cassidy for being the master of ceremonies.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Tutungia te hatete o te reo. Ehara te hinengaro i te tahā kia whakakīia ki ōna momo kai, ēngari kē he ahi me tūtakitaki kia muramura ai.

This year’s teaching topics were whakataukī(proverbs/ aphorisms) the stars, kīwaha (colloquialisms and idioms), translation from te reo Māori to English, creative writing, interpretation/translation, grammar and the language revitalization. Kura Reo is a total immersion wānaka and alongside formal classes, participants find time to relax and have a laugh, normalizing te reo. There were many giggles during the quiz night. The much anticipated debate saw everyone on the edge of their seats, excited and inspired by the teams’ debating skills.

I roko anō Te Puna Wānaka i te reo waitī e rere ana i te wiki tuarua o kā hararei-ā-kura. I noho te pia e pīkoko ana ki tō tātou reo. I whai wā kā ākoka ki te whakapakari i tō rātou reo, ki te ruku atu i kā retotaka o te reo, kia rerehua ake, kia Māori ake. Ko kā kaiako ko tērā te huka e matatau ana ki tō tātou nei reo, e kaikākau ana ki tō tātou nei reo, ā, e whai ara ana hai akiaki i te huka pīkoko ki te ako i te reo Māori. Ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia Māori. He mihi e rere atu ana ki kā pītau whakarei, arā ki a Te Wharehuia Milroy rātou ko Rangi Mātāmua, ko Materoa Haenga, Ko Poia Rewi, ko Leon Blake, ko Nichole Gully, ko Hana O’Regan, ko Charisma Rangipuna, ko Justin Tipa. Nei anō te owha ki a Komene Cassidy – te waha kōrero i te kura reo, ko te whakamoemiti te pūmahara o te kakau. Ko kā kaupapa ako i te kura reo ko kā whakataukī me kā kōrero mō kā tātai whetū, kā kīwaha, te whakapākēhā, te tuhika auaha, te whakawhitika kōrero, kā āhuataka o te reo me te whakaora reo.

Kura Reo is for all people who have a passion for te reo Māori. An analogy known to te reo enthusiasts compares te reo to that of a fire. A fire that needs to burn bright and strong to warm us all. May all of our language fires burn brightly, warming every extremity of our world, mō tātou ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

Reo o te wā - Language of the season

Marama: Mātahi-ā-te-tau (May); Maruaroa (June) Kaupeka: Kahuru (Autumn); Makariri/Takurua/Hōtoke (Winter)

I whai wā hoki kā ākoka ki te whakatā, ā, i te Pōhina i tū tētahi kēmu patapatai. Wehi nā. I te Pōtū i whitawhita te ahi reo nā te tū kaha o kā tima e rua ki te tautohetohe. Papaki kau ana kā tai o mihi ki a koutou, ko Junior (Pūmau) Tana, Juneea Silberry, Taane Flannigan, ko Keanu Ager, ko Merita Waitoa-Paki, ko Te Kourou Roberts. Wananei.

Kīwaha - Colloquialisms and idioms

Kei te waku i te kāho - Scraping the bottom of the barrel; as a last resort. Wehi nā - OMGaawwwssshhhh.

I noho tahi, ā, i ako tahi hoki kā uri o Tahu me kā purapura whetū. Ko te tūmanako ia ka muramura kā tini ahi reo ki ia pākaiahi o te ao, kia rere anō tō tātou nei reo. Tūwhitia te hopo.

Planning is now underway for a full programme of events for the next 12 months. Keep an eye out for up and coming KMK events on our web-site: www.kmk.maori.nz. For further information contact the team on 0800 KAITAHU.

Pānui assist all Ngāi Tahu – individuals and whānau - with matters relating to Māori Land on Wednesday 25 June, 3pm to 5pm. The venue will be advised on enquiry.

Free legal consultation

For further details or to make an appointment please email haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz or phone 0064 3 477 0855.

Attention Ngāi Tahu living in Brisbane - barristers from the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre will be available to

Research project

Thomas Eustace Green / Tame Eutahi Kirini (1840 -1917) My name is Michael Bosman and I am a Post Graduate Masters student at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, The University of Canterbury, under the supervision of Assoc. Professor Te Maire Tau. I whakapapa back to Tuahiwi by my Tupuna Catherine Kumea Green (Daughter of W.K. & R.), William King Green (Brother of T.E.K.) and Rina Te Haupoki Te Ata O Tu (W.K.’s wife and Granddaughter of Hakopa Te Ata O Tu).

Some of these are contained within collections at the Macmillan Brown Library (University of Canterbury), Ngāi Tahu Achieves and individual family groups/ members. It is my hope that the information contained within the other documents and journals/diaries held by other Whānau members will provide me with the necessary details to allow for the full story surrounding Tame Eutahi Kirini to be uncovered and fully recorded. Accordingly, I respectfully request those Whānau holding any documents, journals/diaries to contact me by one of the following to discuss involvement with this project: Email: mbo49@uclive.ac.nz or mb.michaelbosman@ gmail.com , or on my cellphone: 027 444 6821. Alternatively, you may wish to contact Te Maire Tau on email temaire.tau@canterbury.ac.nz

I am currently involved with research around the life of Thomas Eustace Green / Tame Eutahi Kirini. The research focusses on his involvement with Natanahira Waruwarutu and the whāre pūrākau, his writing of Ngāi Tahu history and whakapapa, and more importantly the transmission of Mātauranga Māori.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing this project with you. Nā Michael Bosman.

There were a number of documents, journals/diaries written by Tame Eutahi Kirini during his lifetime.

Annual general meeting Te Whānau a Neke Trust gives notice to owners and descendants that an annual general meeting is to be held 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 26 July in the Sunderland Conference Room, Wellington Airport. Nau mai haere mai. Refreshments and a light lunch will be supplied. For catering purposes please confirm your attendance either on the Trust Face book site or by email: tewhanauneke@gmail.com This pānui will be posted widely, however there are some we don’t have contact details for.

Please help us out by sharing this pānui with your whānau. On completion of AGM and lunch, time has been allocated to spend time together to reconnect and share dreams for the future. This will be from 1pm to 3pm. Bring your photos and stories. An agenda will be posted closer to date. If you have any questions please contact Shona Jarmin, 108 Long Melford Road, Palmerston North 4412. Phone 06 354-1945, cell 021 045-3992, or email jimnshona@xtra.co.nz Kia tau te rangimārie.

Whakaora Te Waihora

Willow control underway Te Waihora is a wetland ecosystem with significant natural and cultural values, yet invasive willows are now present within nearly one third of the lakeshore freshwater wetlands. Grey willow (Salix cinerea) in particular is a challenge on the west side of the lake where the area of exotic crack- and/or grey willow-dominant forest and scrub vegetation was

found to have doubled from 67 ha to 140 ha, over a 25 year period between the early 1980s and 2007 within the areas surveyed both times. Altogether, willowinfested vegetation areas (sparse willows through to close-canopy forest) were found to have invaded around 170 hectares as of a 2007 vegetation survey. Grey willow is considered one of the top ten most invasive weed species in seven of the thirteen Department of Conservation conservancies around New

Zealand and willow spread has been one of the main causes of reduced extent of native freshwater wetland vegetation around the lake shore over the last 25 years. The 2007 survey also identified sites where willows are now spreading into native freshwater wetland vegetation but are not yet dominant. Vegetation at risk from further spread includes any of the remaining flax and raupo stands.

Grey willow also grows in these locations but also invades a greater range of wetland habitats. “We work closely with DOC and they lead the work on Public Conservation Land, and help with some of the adjacent private land. We have provided them the funding from the CWMS Immediate Steps programme and work in partnership to implement the programme. We have worked jointly with Ngāi Tahu to develop a strategy for control.”

For Frances Schmechel, senior biodiversity advisor for Environment Canterbury and manager of the Immediate Steps Flagship Programme, Te Waihora (initiated by Canterbury Water Management Strategy), the ongoing challenge is to better manage the spread of willow around the lakeshore wetlands. Now in its third year, the programme is targeting grey willow and, to a lesser extent, crack willow (Salix fragilis), and Frances reports that around 200 hectares of vegetation with willows in or adjacent will have been controlled or sprayed.

Frances says the control measures taken depends on the location and size of the willow stand. “For broad spectrum cover of large dense stands we spray the common and safest herbicide, glyphosate from helicopters. We can also spot spray from helicopters using a wand or nozzle; and DOC ground crews are also used every year, to work across a range of methods from stem drilling and poison and cutting and pasting (poison on the stumps) to knapsack spraying.”

“Most of the willow we are targeting is located around the west side of the lake and we have a strategy for how we attack it based on eliminating scattered pockets of willow and willow stands that are invading native vegetation. “We’re making good progress but one of the challenges is the scale of both the lake and the problem. Grey willow is a rampant spreader. It’s brushy, scrubby and aggressive and has few redeeming features– although in some areas it may be providing some erosion control or have native vegetation underneath it.,” she says.

Typically, it takes two to four years to achieve total control in an area but reseeding is often a remaining problem if adjacent landowners are not controlling willow on their land. To gauge progress, monitoring is undertaken to assess how well willows have responded to spraying and if there have been any changes in native vegetation. The Environment Canterbury team contacts landowners and works with them to develop a strategy for willow control and Frances says the response is generally favourable. It’s important she says, that site conditions such as human and livestock access and the possible requirement of resource consents are considered before any work is undertaken.

There are many species of introduced willow trees in New Zealand but these two – crack willow and grey willow (also known as pussy willow), can be a serious environmental problem in wetland habitats, on lake edges and in riparian planting zones, especially where they threaten existing native vegetation. Crack willow favours riparian zones, lake edges and wetlands associated with rivers and lake margins.

Anyone interested in willow control round the Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere lakeshore is welcome to contact the Biodiversity Team, as they may be able to provide assistance.

Large tracts of willow invading raupo beds.

Willow monitoring at Wards.

First Nations’ Futures Programme for 2014 Building Tribal Capability – Opportunity for study and development Call for applications Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in conjunction with the University of Canterbury’s Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor Māori, is pleased to announce its participation in the First Nations’ Futures Programme in 2014. The First Nations’ Futures Programme provides an unrivalled opportunity for high achieving Ngāi Tahu and Māori postgraduate students to gain access to leading international research and thinking within a uniquely indigenous context. Applications are also invited from Ngāi Tahu and Māori undergraduate students who are close to completion of their degree and who intend to apply for postgraduate study in 20142015. Applications are also invited from those in Ngāi Tahu communities who demonstrate an aspiration to contribute to the development of leadership in their communities. Scholarships to Stanford University for the 2014 First Nations’ Futures Institute in October 2014 are provided to successful applicants.

Expressions of Interest:

If you would like to express your interest, please submit your CV and a short cover letter which addresses: 1) Your motivation for applying, inclusive of how you would share the insights gained from this experience with the wider iwi; 2) A brief explanation of how this opportunity would contribute to the realization of your wider career aspirations; 3) The messages you would wish to share with the Alaskan and Hawaiian Fellows regarding Ngāi Tahu tribal development and what that means to you. We would also encourage you to provide relevant supporting documentation which may include letters from your whānau, rūnanga, academic institution, or current employer. All applications must be received by Friday 20 June 2014. Please email applications to lisa.beardsley@canterbury.ac.nz or send via post to:

Lisa Beardsley PA to Darryn Russell, Assistant Vice-Chancellor Māori Office of AVC Māori Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Ōtautahi Christchurch 8140 For more information please email lisa.beardsley@canterbury.ac.nz

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Adrienne Rewi 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O 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. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory

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

Kaikōura Rūnanga Adan Te Huia Ph: 03 319 6523 Em: adan.tehuia@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ph: 03 371 2660 Em: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 Em: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 366 4379 Em: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Ph/fax : 03 755 6451 Em: panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ph: 03 313 5543 Em: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Ph: 03 755 7885 Em: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 Em: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ph: 03 465 7300 Em: admin@puketeraki.co.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph/fax: 03 974 0215 Em: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 Em: moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 Em: hokonui@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 Em: glenys.russell@otakourunanga.org.nz Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 Em: info@waihopai.org.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 Em: awarua@xtra.co.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki te Tai Tokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 Em: wakataua@xnet.co.nz janet.hetaraka@mbie.govt.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Meri Kohi Ph: 022 107 6677 Em: mrkohi@xtra.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 or 021 0365107 Em: masmith@slingshot.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Joe Briggs Ph: 07 578 5997 Kim Rahiri - kimmie@kinect.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 Em: waihaomanager@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Bruce Wakefield Ph: 027 223 5199 Em: wekepiri@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Regan Smith Ph: 021 0264 3208 Em: regan@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 5785083 Em: peajay@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kāpiti Amiria Whiterod Ph: 06 364 5992 Em: amiriaw@raukawa.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 06 868 7195 Em: waatv@tpk.govt.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Va’a Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Oriwia Rehu-Murchie Ph: 022 077 2159 Em: Oriwiarehumur1@gmail.com Oriwiarehumurchie@ wk.radiusmedical.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens Ph: 07 8245992 Em: kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 Em: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Work on the whanau farm

More Māori are needed to work in agriculture. You can learn how to apply Māori values to the land and lead the way in best practice farming.

Whenua Kura can support you with: • • • • • •

a full fee scholarship (18-34 years) Lincoln University qualifications specialising in land-based studies work placements on Ngāi Tahu farms a Māori approach to learning a Māori mentor to help guide your studies and help you get a good job opportunities to move into higher levels of study with the aim of fast tracking your career.

Kick start your career in agriculture phone 0800 KAI TAHU or by downloading an application form at

www.whenuakura.co.nz 41

Growing Maori Leadership in Agriculture

The Agria-Hﾅ溝ka Scholarship is an extraordinary opportunity for an outstanding Ngﾄ（ Tahu scholar. The recipient will be immersed in Chinese life, language and culture while studying their chosen field at a Beijing university. All learning will be in English. Study will begin in February 2015 and the scholarship covers flights, accommodation, fees and living costs for an academic year. Applications close Friday June 20, 2014. If you or someone in your whﾄ］au is interested please contact 0800 Kﾄ（ Tahu, email iwicapability@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or apply online now at mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

We have some names for this image but we would love to receive more - and any other information such as the reason for the gathering. The photograph is part of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board Collection, in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. Names we have so far are: Back row standing, l-r, 3rd left Barrett; standing 2nd back row, l-r 5th left Ellison; seated centre row, l-r, 3rd left Riki Te Mairaki Taiaroa, 4th left Hoani Matau, 5th left Judge Jones, 6th left Henare Uru M.P., 9th left Beaton; seated front row, l-r, 1st left Katene. If you are able to provide any names or information, please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).