TPR - August 2011 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Whā 2011 August 2011

I tukuna mai tënei whakaahua e Susan Bragg nö Ötäkou me Awarua.

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Tēnei marama

The Governor General visits Rāpaki pg 8 Āraiteuru rūnanga travel to Shanghai with a taonga exhibition pg 16 Te Ara Mahi - a new programme to help whänau get jobs in the tourism industry pg 25 Ngāi Tahu signs an agreement with Ngāti Tama pg 34

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

All of Whetu’s accolades have been properly recorded by the media in recent weeks, but for us, Whetu’s whānau, it is not the accolades that matter, rather it is the fact that here is someone among us who did something quite extraordinary by picking up the heavy burden of politics to make a difference for her people and her nation.

Ko tau te kohu ki ruka i kā mauka whakahī o Aotearoa, o Te Waipounamu He tohu ko kaua tātou e Makariri, E haehae nei i kā tāhuhu o tēnā tipuna, o tēnā tipuna, Kia noho kā iwi i te poho o kā whare mate, Matapōrehu ai Taki mōteatea ai Ki kā manukura, ki kā takata nui puku, Ko karakahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Koutou i whakamahiti korou mō te kaupapa Koutou i whakataketake riaka mō te oraka o te iwi Koutou i whakaheke werawera mō kā uri whakatipu Ko koutou hai tauira Ko koutou hai tautōhito Kotahi noa te kōrero mō koutou Ā koutou mahi e kā rika whero. Waiho atu mātou ki konei Kia whai i ō koutou tapuae, Kia tutuki i a mātou kā pohane o Taua mā, o Pōua mā Nō reira e kā tini aituā, Whakakaro atu rā, whakakaro atu rā E oki atu.

It is a cliché to say someone blazes the trail, but for our wahine I believe Whetu really has blazed the trail and made it that much easier for the next generation to move into positions of political leadership. A strong supporter of Māori women’s development, I believe Whetu was able to make her dignified and elegant mark in parliament and public policy not only because of her sharp mind but also because of her determination. Whetu’s citation on the New Zealand honours list illustrates her impressive influence during a 30 year public career, with the following description of just a few of her better known projects: “She has promoted Māori input in local government planning and was instrumental in the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, Marae and Papakainga Housing, Māori news on radio and television, the protection of Māori fishing grounds, the Tangata Whenua vote, and she pioneered preventative health education in Māori.” As if this was not enough for one person and one lifetime, Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan in her younger years excelled as a dancer, winning New Zealand ballroom and Latin American dancing titles. She was even one of the top four female fencers in the country.

We have lost a number of our treasured whānau members over the past month and it has caused me to reflect on the strong work ethic of this particular generation of Ngāi Tahu. Each generation builds its strength on the deeds and legacy of those who go before them, and of particular significance to our young leaders should be the legacy of Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan who passed away on 20 July.

And just to encourage all our students out there, Whetu also spent some early years studying for her PhD in political science. It would be fair to say that Whetu has fulfilled the aspirations that we have for all of our children, she has led a full and productive life and has left us a legacy – a clearer path for the next generation.

Whetu retired from parliament in her tenth term of office and she is the longest serving woman in the history of the New Zealand Parliament, having served in office from 1967 to 1996. She was also one of 20 holders of the Order of New Zealand, the highest honour of the country.

Ngā mate

Kāti Waewae Rūnaka Rā whānau George Campbell Kyle Parker Danaella Mason Candee Mason

Rere tōtika ki tua o te paerau ki runga parirau kōtuku. Haere rā ki te ara pounamu, ki Hawaiki, ki te pūāhuru o ngā tīpuna. Tukuna ngā roimata me ngā hupe kia maringi hei tohu aroha mōu. Moe mai Aunty Whetu . xxx

Adam Tainui Tyrone Tainui Anthony Coakley Joanne Wilson

Poutini Ngāi Tahu Ngāti Waewae and Ngāti Māhaki have recently come together twice to hui collectively as Poutini Ngāi Tahu. In June, Tū Teraki Whanoa Mātauraka Trust and te kōmiti Mātauraka o Makaawhio met with Tai Poutini Polytechnic to discuss whakawhanaungatanga and how best to work together in the future.

Dame Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan.

Also in early July executive committees from Waewae and Makaawhio held their first hui as Poutini Ngāi Tahu in the new Arahura marae complex, Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. While both rūnanga will continue to carry on with their own mahi, they will work together as Poutini Ngāi Tahu on certain kaupapa: whakawhanaungatanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga. [Insert photo 1] [Insert photo 2] Ngā pizza.

Ngāti Waewae and Makaawhio Executive Committees.

E ono ngā pizza i uru ki tēnei whakataetae • Kaimoana • Heihei rorerore • Hāwai • Heihei Āperekōti • Aroha ki te mīti • Kōwhitiwhiti me te mīti poaka.

Te Tü Te Raki Whänoa Trustees, Te Komiti Mätauraka o Makaawhio and Tai Poutini Polytechnic Kaimahi Māori.

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Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Oho Ake o Taapuwai Tēnā tātou katoa I tēra atu marama i whakahaeretia ētahi o mātou i tētahi pō whakawhanaungatanga mā te hākari kai pizza. Kai a wai te pizza tino reka ki te kāinga? Ko ngā ture, kaua e hoko kīnaki (sauce) me te parāoa kaupapa (base) me mahi ki te kāinga. He nui ngā āhuatanga whakataetae i uru ki te hinengaro……..”Reka rawa ngā whakaaro i rere i Te Tai o Poutini.” [Insert photo 3] photo 4]

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Danaella Mason and her mouth watering Pork and Watercress Pizza. Ai ee………te reka hoki. Uaua te whiriwhiri nā wai te pizza reka rawa. I waiho ake mā ngā tamariki e whiriwhiri. I te mutunga iho ko te pizza i toa ko te Kōwhitiwhiti me te mīti poaka. Nō reira ko tēnei te mihi ki a koe Danaella Mason harikoa ana te ngākau, ka mau te wehi, he toki koe!

Ngā mātua o Te Kohanga Reo o Te Oho Ake o Taapuwai.

Visit from Ngāti Moki whānau Many Ngāi Tahu marae throughout the motu are being built or refurbished, Ngāti Waewae has the pleasure of supporting these kaupapa by providing cultural materials.

effort they put in. Thanks to the parents and whānau for all the tautoko they gave the tamariki, and for coming along on the final day to enjoy the performance and hākari. Can’t forget all our kaimahi woo hooo! you fullas rock!

A rōpū of Ngāti Moki whānau led by Te Maiariki Williams, (whānau to Uncle Rick Ellison) along with Te Maehe Arahanga, Huata Martindale and his son Teone made a hīkoi to the Arahura to inspect some tōtara logs. The rōpū was welcomed at the new marae office block at the Arahura Pā. After a quick cup of tea, Fayne Robinson took the rōpū to view the logs down in the Pā and then on to where the carvings are being worked on at the airport in Hokitika. Fayne is a master carver who carved Te Tauraka Waka a Māui, whare tūpuna in Bruce Bay, and is currently carving the whare tūpuna for the Arahura pä.

Ngāti Waewae tamariki at the hip-hop wänanga Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae As of Monday 1 August the office for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae has officially been operating out of Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, 1 Kawhaka Rd, Arahura. Nau mai, haere mai whānau. Huata Martindale, Te Maehe Arahanga, Ben Hutana, Teone Wiwi Arahanga Martindale, Tahu Potiki Robinson and Te Mairiki Williams.

Registrations and contact details For registration forms or to update your contact details please contact the office 03 755 6451, 03 7556 452 or e-mail panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Tamariki hip-hop wānanga In the July school holidays our new whare held the third hip-hop wānanga of the year, it went off with a yaaahooooo!! Twenty-one Ngāti Waewae tamariki aged from three to 13 attended the wānanga. Once again these tamariki continued to blow us away with their skills and passion. They deserve a huge mihi for the

Calender of hui The Ngāti Waewae executive hui is held on the second Sunday of every month. The next hui is 11 September. The Ngāti Waewae rūnanga hui are held on the second Sunday of every second month. The next hui is 9 October. Both hui are held at Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Nau mai ki te ao Our congratulations are extended to Nathanieal Scott and Sheena Glass on the birth of their son, Forrest Wiremu Scott-Glass. We would also like to congratulate Jeff and Nicky (Wilson) Harris on the birth of their son Connor Reid, and Bevan Climo and Janna Sherman who recently welcomed their son Haki into the world. Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai!

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Nei rā te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa! Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini aituā o ia whānau, ia hapū, ia iwi mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Wharemahi hōu new office We are excited to have recently purchased a property in Hokitika as an investment and to operate our office from. If you are in Hokitika and looking for us, we are now operating at 56a Brittan Street, across from Cass Square. Thanks to everyone who helped us shift. Kai te mihi! We still have some final bits and pieces to complete, but when it gets a bit warmer, we will be holding a whakamahana wharemahi, (house warming and get together).

summer for this hīkoi. More details will be available as the hīkoi plans are firmed up. Watch this space! West Coast district health board signs MOU with Poutini Kāi Tahu We are pleased to advise that we have signed off a Memorandum of Understanding Document with the West Coast DHB.

Marae working bee A working bee last month was very timely because we were able to tidy up the marae after a period of foul windy weather that left the property strewn with bush debris. We fixed the fences, and can now tick that off our list.

Front row: Rchard Wallace, David Mates, Ben Hutana Back Row: Mere Wallace and Gary Coghlan. Maramataka calendar (events) Hui rūnanganui executive meeting – these are generally held on the first Saturday of each month. The next hui is scheduled for 3 September starting at 9.30am in the office boardroom, Hokitika and the following month, 1 October at our marae. If you are attending, for catering purposes please contact the office. Waiata Waiata sessions are being held in our office in Hokitika every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm until 8.00pm. Nau mai, haere mai!

Mission accomplished! New fence is completed. Dislodging the debris took some effort, as it was frozen into the concrete of the marae ātea! However, despite the extremely cold conditions the small group were able to achieve a lot of mahi. They built a new gate at the back of the wharenui, which closed access down the side of our whare to help childproof the marae.

Communication Our winter edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō is currently being drafted. This is pānui tuarua of our newly released quarterly newsletter.

This area, previously rocky and ugly, has been turned into lawn and will be ready to sow in spring. The big double gates off the marae ātea were fixed, having been nailed up following a particularly ferocious storm some time ago.

If you have moved and have not let us know your new mailing address, please contact the office on 0800 955 007 so that we can update the database. A copy of the pānui is always posted onto our website following release, and so you will be able to access all the news via the website.

Māra kai marae We are very proud of our māra kai marae, which has produced ample kai for us this season. The recent working bee provided the opportunity to clean out the tunnel houses, in preparation for fertilising and spring planting!

Before closing, we have a couple of ways for you to keep in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s happening. Try our web page: www.makaawhio.maori. nz or “friend” our Facebook page. Contact can be made by e-mail: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. We also have whānau e-mail groups; so if you want to be added, e-mail the office.

Hīkoi whakapapa Our apologies for not progressing this! With current weather conditions we will be looking for a date in

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga were very proud to represent Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu at the Festival.

First my aroha to the Beaton whānau of Takahanga for the sad loss of Aunty Lena Beaton. We did like our game of cards with Aunty Lena. I remember one morning at 5.00am Aunty Lena, Uncle Bill and myself were still playing cards when the cooks got up to do breakfast. The cooks wanted to set the table, so we got another table and kept playing – those were the good old days. Also I had lots of good kōrero with aunty about our whakapapa. She knew it all. I learnt a lot from her. She will be sadly missed.

Nā Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP Secretary/Treasurer Aoraki Bound Stephanie Moke reports on her experience at Aoraki Bound. It was an unforgettable experience! It arrived at the perfect time in my life, when I needed a lift from the day-to-day humdrum routine and to remind myself of what I’m capable of achieving.

Our trip to Te Papa was a wonderful four days of Māori and Pākehā waiata. While we got there okay, it took 10 hours to come home because Jetstar was not flying due to ash cloud. But as the saying goes all good things come to those who wait and it happened to us, our booking came through and we came home all together around 5.30pm and what a lovely welcome we got when we landed. Whānau were there to meet us, kisses all round it was lovely. Nā Patricia Anglem [Insert picture: Patricia.]

Front row second in from the right is Stephanie Moke with fellow Aoraki Bound members. The opportunity to spend time with inspirational leaders, who not only challenged us physically, but also challenged us to embrace our tikanga and learn about who we are as Ngāi Tahu iwi. It helped reaffirm a positive strength, spirit and mana for Te Ao Maori. To my fellow Aoraki Bound members, I owe the greatest debt. Through group activities and group feedback, my strengths and more often my weaknesses, were brought to my attention. I had to recognise my shortcomings and learn new ways to relate and work with those around me. This alone was perhaps the greatest learning and one, when put into practice, will benefit me for years to come.

Patricia Anglem with great grandchildren Zion and Harlem Clarke-Anglem. Congratulations To Deirdre Carol, Jeanette Wakefield, Cherie Williams, Fiona Maurice, Clare Williams, Larissa Cox-Winiata and Tui Falwasser who graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa on 16 July at Addington Raceway.

Another amazing aspect of Aoraki Bound is visiting remote areas of the South Island that are so spectacularly beautiful and breath taking. It truly uplifts the soul. Aotearoa is a beautiful place and we should never take it for granted.

Kaumātua Kapahaka Kapahaka Kaumātua o Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāi Tahu recently entertained three times in Wellington. During the Matariki Festival at Te Papa on the Saturday and Sunday and at the West Plaza Hotel after dining at the Green Parrot on Friday night.

The three-week course was incredible and I thoroughly recommend Aoraki Bound to people of all ages and ethnicities.

Saturday night saw the recognition of Patricia SilkAnglem and June Kemp as our 80 plus kaumātua. The recognition was announced by the late Hon Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan.

Nä Stephanie Moke Apply now, register your interest for the next courses or recommend someone you know who would love to face the challenge and walk in the footsteps of our tipuna. Hurry as there are only 28 spaces available. Ring 0800 524 8248 or check out www.aorakibound.co.nz or email email aoraki.bound@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Our appreciation and grateful thanks to the Ngāi Tahu Fund, Lani Carter of House of Travel, He Kura te Tangata Trust and our two Anahera - Puamiria and Vicki. We

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Aroha mai whānau, here’s a quick catchup since we missed the previous pānui.

the Kapiti Coast area. It was an extremely proud and humbling day for me.

Haere mai kā pēpi

Apart from the moment I officially finished, and passed my final assignment, I was most proud when walking onto the stage and hearing my hapū and iwi being announced – Ka kore tēnei wā nui whakaharahara e wareware i a au! I was also overwhelmed by the aroha I felt from those who were present supporting me as well as other Ngāi Tahu graduates.

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Another bundle of joy was welcomed into the world on 28 April, Rutene Pae-o-Te-Riri Ariki Hutana-Waitoa, a son for Briana Hutana and Joseph Waitoa, baby brother for Tiaki, Ngarangi and Cyrus, another mokopuna for Paula Hutana and Rutene and Maryann Waitoa.

I must express my deepest thanks to all who supported me throughout the year and in particular to Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea (Te Tapuae o Rehua), Kā Manukura o te Reo (Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata) and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the financial support extended to me in the form of grants and an iwi scholarship. The funds were extremely appreciated and greatly needed during a year of full-time study and living away from Ōtautahi – E kore rā te puna mihi e mimiti.

Rā whānau June, July and August birthdays: Ri McConnell, Dean Couch, Bruce Rhodes, Ngahina and Mihiroa Gillies, Nik Randle, Eileen Burnell, Elvis Rakena, Eve Barlow, Hineari Lamberg, Libby Dell, Holly Te Ata Marino Konia, June Swindells, Hayley Guthrie, Peter Couch Jnr and Te Rahui Denny. Tiaki Hikitia Edward Hutana, Mariata Laffey, Catherine Stuart, Leeana Briggs, Wayne Rhodes, Paula Hutana, Henry Couch, Matt Tikao, Evette Lee, Kahu Phillips, Herewini Banks, Trent Cooper-Willis and Mariata Couch. Shane Laffey, Paula, Felicity Phillips, Rangimarie Takurua, Omaha Hawking, Dudley Couch, Benjie Guthrie, Tui Timihou, Melville Rehu, Tania Tikao, Reihana Parata, Mamae Warnes, Te Ariki Tamatea, Pokai Whenua and Joseph Walton.

I am very excited about the opportunity to transfer my knowledge and skills onto those eager to learn, especially within our whānau and Ngāi Tahu whānui. Ka urupā aku kupu i konei, engari ka rere tonu a mihi. Nāku noa nei, nā Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn. Swimming success At the 2011 NZ Division II Competition held in Rotorua, Sean Hargers came home with two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals and is now on his way to nationals in Wellington. Congratulations and good luck Sean.

Congratulations Congratulations to Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn who recently graduated from Te Wānanga o Raukawa with a total immersion teaching degree. Below Te Rau o-te-Rangi has written an account of his final year and graduation.

Sean Hargers centre podium. Te Tohu o Tü Taiaha Wänanga Te Puke Whānau and Trent Cooper-Willis, from the TauBriggs-McGregor whānau attended and participated in Te Tohu o Tū Taiaha Wānaka at Taumutu over Queen’s Birthday weekend. Nei rā te mihi ki kā rika whero o Taumutu waihoki ki kā Kaiako Taiaha.

Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn at his graduation with his proud parents Anzac (Nu) Winterburn and Dawn Richards. I returned to Ōtaki at the beginning of last year to complete the final year of my total immersion teaching degree (poutuarongo whakaakoranga). The year was full of challenges, excitement and enlightenment and ultimately ended with a well-deserved degree. I received my degree in the presence of my immediate whānau and a number of Ngāti Wheke hapū members who reside in

Shake update The 13 June experiences… “I just sat there and burst into tears as I watched buildings collapse in front of me”, “I was in the tunnel at the time”, “I was out the door before you could say Jack Robinson”, “we went into emergency mode, climbed under the table and stayed there”.

waiata, poi, and haka to perform at Te Atakura on 15 October at the Aurora Centre is welcome to come along. The theme for our performance this year will be: Rāpaki Tū Tonu. Come on whānau, we’ve had a tough time... but... when the going gets tough Rāpaki gets going...aye whānau! Mihi atu Ripeka Paraone-Parata

Our marae buildings did not suffer any more serious damage, but there is a noticeable widening of previous cracks in GIB linings and so on, and a couple of new ones in the bathrooms. Those of us standing around outside could only watch in quiet horror and amazement as Tamatea Pōkai Whenua shed more rocks amidst great clouds of dust. Lucky for us the rocks did not come our way, but instead ended up in the gully behind the woolshed. Loss of power lasted about eight hours, so once again candles and torches were brought out.

Snow in Rāpaki What a difference a snowfall makes, maunga Tamatea looked splendid. The kids had a ball making giant snowballs and coming down the hill on whatever they could find that would slide. Most of the animals weren’t so thrilled, they didn’t want to walk in that stuff, but had no option when nature called. Ōtamahua was only just visible and we couldn’t see the other side of the Harbour.

Marae bookings Please note, under the current circumstances, it has been necessary to consider public safety, so we are not accepting any overnight bookings on the marae until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Welcome home Welcome home to Aunty Dawn and Aunty Doe who have both been enjoying life on board one of those fancy cruise liners.

Advance notice annual general meetings Upcoming annual meetings of the charitable company, Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd and Incorporated Society, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated are due to be held on the second Sunday in September. This is usually the time when the membership of internal committees, representatives on external boards and committees are reviewed, so, we will be looking for those who have the time and commitment to contribute to decision-making and ongoing mahi for Ngāti Wheke.

Governor General visits Rāpaki A light sprinkling of rain did little to dampen the spirits of the whānau of Ngāti Wheke as they gathered to await the arrival of the Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Satyanand. Forced to cancel an earlier visit due to ill health, the Governor General took time on Friday 5 August to make a very brief visit to Rāpaki and Lyttleton. About fourty whānau were on the marae at Rāpaki to welcome the Governor General and Lady Satyanand. In best Rāpaki fashion, the whānau made sure the morning was filled with good humour, laughing and singing. Whānau took the opportunity to stand and share korero about Rāpaki, the new wharenui Wheke and to offer wishes of good health and thanks to the Governor General. After five years in office, Sir Anand had a number of stories to share and took the opportunity to congratulate the people of Rāpaki and Christchurch for their resilience. Adorned in their beautiful aho shawl and scarf, a gift from Ngāi Tahu whānui, Sir Anand and Lady Susan posed with the whānau for photos before they left the marae. It’s fair to say that a lovely morning was had by all!

Ordination to diaconate Rāpaki whānau were present to support the ordination of Te Hira Tauwhare. This took place at the Te Whakaruruhau Chapel, Ferry Road on a lovely fine sunny Sunday morning. Kapahaka It’s time to pick ourselves up, pull ourselves together and forge forward together. Yes, it’s that time of year again whānau, time to shake off the winter blues and warm up the vocal chords for singing and haka. Tauira, Rangimarie, Sharlene and Ripeka are volunteering to lead the reo revolution in Rāpaki via kapahaka. Practices started for the whole extended whānau on Sunday 7 August. Everyone who is interested in learning

Ngäti Wheke whänau with Sir Anand and Lady Susan.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Nei rā te owha! Well you can’t say life is boring here in Christchurch with earthquakes and heavy dumps of snow. Despite many earthquakes being centred in and around (and a couple even under) the marae, all is well and like our whānau, our marae still stands. The resilience of our people is inspiring, from our kids to our kaumātua despite some facing hardships such as losing jobs and, or homes. Everyone here is adapting to the new normal, which can be a little frustrating for those living outside of the rohe who still work on the old normal. But never mind whānau we’re getting there and as they say: “there is where we’re meant to be” stay warm and be safe whānau xXx.

Ihaia Briggs and partner enjoying the nights festivities. Ministry of fisheries hui at Wairewa Koukourarata tangata tiaki attended a Ministry of Fisheries hui held at Wairewa at the end of June. With the pending amalgamation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forest it was a good opportunity for our tangata tiaki to discuss the proposed changes and the impact this will have on them and their roles in protecting our customary fisheries. Of concern is the possible loss of the services and support of Pou Takawaenga, Joe Wakefield and Pou Hononga, Wayne Rhodes, particularly after losing the valued support of former Pou Takawaenga, Carl Baker.

Kä mate Before moving on, Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata would like to extend our heartfelt aroha to all of our whanauka who have lost loved ones over the past month. Our thoughts go to the Clayton whānau with the sad loss of Ray Clayton, to the Phillips whānau with the sad loss of Heeni (Jane) Phillips and to the Tirikatene-Sullivan whānau with the sad loss of Whetu. Nō reira koutou o te huka wairua haere atu rā, moe mai rä i kā peka o tō tātou nei Ūkaipō. Mā te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki e tiaki. Āpiti hono tātai hono rātou ki a rātou ka moe, āpiti hono tātai hono tātou te huka ora ka noho, pai mārire!

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Puaka Kai Rau dinner Some of the whānau were fortunate to attend the puaka dinner, which was held at the Antarctic Centre at Christchurch Airport. Puaka is the Ngāi Tahu celebration of the Māori New Year. The Puaka star is seen before Matariki in our Southern skies, which is why our celebrations for the Māori New Year are known as Puaka. The night was led by MC Mike McRoberts and featuring music from Te Ahikaaroa, Sista Waitoa, Ana Buchannan, D’sendantz, Merchants of Flow and Ardijah. Puaka proved to be a great stress reliever for the earthquake weary attendees. A big thanks to the organisers for a wonderful night!

Tangata Tiaki Ihaia Briggs and Iaean Cranwell discuss the presentation in the break.

Koukourarata Tangata Tiaki listen to presentations from Ministry of Fisheries Pou Takawaenga Joe Wakefield and Pou Hononga Wayne Rhodes.

Some of the Koukourarata whānau members gather before dinner.

Snow Well Christchurch isn’t doing anything by halves, and July’s snow dump proved that. Expected by most to be a light sprinkling on the Port Hills, Mother Nature had other ideas (again) and gave our kids a wee treat for the second week of the school holidays. Heavy snow fell throughout the Sunday night and everyone in Christchurch and on the Banks Peninsula woke to a winter wonderland. Naturally our thoughts went to those with damaged homes and we hoped that all the heating issues had been fixed as temperatures dropped to -9.

The main road heading up the Hill. Aoraki Bound It has been three months since Donelle Paige was part of the March Aoraki Bound course, she reports on what the course has done for her.

It was wonderful to hear children (young and old) laughing and playing out in the snow. For a day many forgot all about the over 8200 earthquakes we’ve had since 4 September. Koukourarata and Port Levy weren’t spared and it too got a good dumping of snow as you see in the photos.

Donelle Paige and Jonathan Sargisson. I am indebted to the iwi for allowing me to practically embrace the concept of kaitiakitanga. The fire has been ignited, and in March, I began a postgraduate diploma in Māori resource planning. I wish to protect the natural resources of Ngāi Tahu. I am also in the process of drafting an outdoor holiday programme for Ngāi Tahu teenagers.

Looking towards the marae.

Ngāi Tahu helped me discover the poetry of spoken te reo Mäori. It was awesome to put those beautiful words to use outside of the classroom, interweaving them into my life. I vow to play a part in keeping the language alive. On the personal front, Ngāi Tahu’s scholarship enabled me to identify my five greatest values. Since Aoraki Bound I have been living my life in honour of: • Music • Whänau (friends and family) • Freedom • Spiritual Health • Papatūānuku.

Looking out past Horomaka Island.

Also, I continue to live by these personal Aoraki Bound discoveries: • My focus and determination is unwavering • Panic is futile • Seize every opportunity. The Aoraki Bound scholarship has truly changed my life’s focus. In a world of destructive corporates, Ngāi

Western Valley road.

consider doing Aoraki Bound, the Ngāi Tahu / Outward Bound collaborative programme focusing on cultural and personal development.

Tahu is living proof that values can still stand stronger than anything else. From the sincerity of my soul – thank you for this opportunity. Apply now, register your interest for the next courses or recommend someone you know who would love to face the challenge and walk in the footsteps of our tipuna. Hurry as there are only 28 spaces available. Ring 0800 524 8248 or check out www.aorakibound.co.nz or email aoraki.bound@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Outward Bound Recently Claire Ruru opted to attend Outward Bound and was very grateful for the support given to her by the rūnanga. In her thank you note to the rūnanga she said she had a wonderful time there and got an experience she will never forget. Claire’s favourite part, besides meeting some new lifelong friends, was the sailing, although she thoroughly enjoyed the whole course and what it had to offer.

[Insert photo: koukouOB] Claire enjoying the sailing on Outward Bound. Te Pānui Rūnaka items and stories Whānau are asked to send items and stories for Te Pānui Rūnaka to the rūnaka office (contact details can be found at the back of this edition). Without your stories we can’t submit a column so we look forward to hearing from you.

Claire admits she learnt a lot about herself along the journey and believes that, thanks to the course, she will be able to overcome challenges in life even if it seems hard. The rūnanga is pleased to hear Claire enjoyed her experience with Outward Bound and hopes she will

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ngā mihi o te hā o ngā tūpuna o Moki Kia kaha e te whānau o te whenua Kia kaha e te whānau o te Waihora Kia kaha mai ra.

Wanhalla (Brown whānau) and Mere Hamilton-Paintin (Teihoka whānau). Who is Rūaumoko? Many people have asked who is Rūaumoko? There are many different whakaaro, yet in brief this [Insert photo is the general kōrero. Rūaumoko.] Rūaumoko is the God of earthquakes. At the time that the sky father Ranginui was separated from the earth mother Papatūānuku, they had an unborn child, Rūaumoko. Rūaumoko stayed in his mother’s womb. Some say it was to keep Papa warm and to comfort her after her separation from Rangi. Today he remains there, sometimes moving and turning inside Papa. When he moves, the earth shakes. So he has become known as the God of earthquakes.

Many of us no longer live directly upon the whenua at Taumutu. Most live in the big smoke of Christchurch, but we are also found the length of Aotearoa and around the world. Yet all of us maintain our connection to Moki within us – that is our breath. Every time we breathe we breathe for those who have gone, for our home and for where we belong, our papakāinga. Smiles from our past

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Thank you to Fiona for sharing a photo her whānau recently found. The three handsome and gorgeous teenagers are: Riki Te Mairaki Taiaroa Ellison, Waitai

However making the earth shake is not Rūaumoko’s only work. He is also the God of the changing of seasons. He separates the warmth of summer, from the cold of winter. Sometimes, he pulls on the ropes that control the land, and we see

the shimmering heated air known as the haka of Tānerore. Some say that he causes earthquakes when he pulls on those ropes. Rūaumoko is also a god of volcanic fire, because Tamakaka gave the infant volcanic fire to help him keep his mother warm. Tamariki Day We started the day with karakia and waiata before our facilitator showed the tamariki what we were going to do on the day. Explained the patterns and showed how to create them. Tamariki started with paper and practised designs for their kōwhaiwhai panel, they then transferred patterns onto board and painted. While waiting for paint to dry we went for a walk to Kaitorete where the waves were huge. We then headed back to the marae for kai. Tamariki then did touch ups and so on to their panels. All the tamariki said they enjoyed their day. Nā Fiona

Jayda (Teihoka whānau) and Aunty Liz Brown.

Maringarangi Tamou (Taiaroa whānau).

Ngarita (Marsh whānau).

Tūmeke, whānau o Ngāti Moki me Tamariki wānanga. Netball: quakes stir guilt for netballer In the last issue Charlene was mentioned for her amazing sporting talent. The following article is from the NZ Herald: Many emotions come with playing in a netball world championship – nerves, excitement and pride. Christchurch policewoman Charlene Porima, who will be representing hosts Singapore at this week’s tournament, can add another – guilt.

Whānau and Tangaroa along Kaitorete.

With Singapore very much minnows in world netball, Porima is in for a tough week. But her thoughts will never be far from her hometown. Just days after she arrived in Singapore to help prepare her side for the sport’s pinnacle event, Christchurch was rocked by another series of severe aftershocks, bringing more buildings down and taking a further toll on the already frayed nerves of Cantabrians.

Tamariki kōwhaiwhai pä.

Porima, who was born in Singapore but has lived in Canterbury most of her life, said it had been extremely difficult watching from afar as Christchurch went through further pain.

“It was a tough experience, very, very traumatic,” she said. “We were also running for our lives as well because there were continuing aftershocks ... I now know what it’s like to fear for my life.”

“Just being here and hearing what is going on back home with the continuing aftershocks is quite upsetting and very emotional,” said Porima. “I feel a bit guilty. In a way, I kind of wish I were there to help.”

While she has to deal with the occasional pangs of guilt, for the most part the build-up to the world championships has provided a welcome distraction for the 33-year-old. Porima, who has played for Singapore since 2005 and amassed 36 test caps, had the opportunity to tour South Africa and Botswana in April - an experience she describes as “absolutely amazing”. “I’ve gotten to see a lot of the world with this team and I’m really happy to be a part of the group.”

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The super-fit midcourter, who played for the Canterbury Flames in the old domestic league, is not the only Kiwi connection in the Singapore side. Former Central Pulse coach Kate Carpenter coaches the team, and Annette Pearce serves as performance analyst. Singapore is ranked 19 in the world, but as hosts earned automatic entry into the world champs. Canterbury has also been on the minds of the expat community in Singapore. About 80 expat New Zealanders attended the Silver Ferns’ final training game against Barbados on Saturday. Entry was by donation, as part of an initiative organised by the local New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.

Charlene Porima defending against South Africa at the Netball World Cup.

Fisher and Paykel Singapore chief Miles Webster has arranged for two fridges to be decked out in NZ and Australian colours. They will be signed by the two teams and auctioned off at a ball, with gifts from Singapore firms. The proceeds will go to the Prime Minister’s earthquake fund.

A detective with the CIB, Porima was working in the central city when the February 22 disaster struck. In those first hours of utter bedlam, she was tasked with clearing buildings and ushering the survivors out of the city, but soon found herself pitching in and helping with the rescue and recovery from the collapsed CTV building.

Source: New Zealand Herald.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Kä mate On 31 August Nick Rentoul aged 34 was suddenly taken from his whānau as the result of an asthma attack. He is the husband of Sally Rentoul (née Heath), father to Jackson and Kashana, son-in-law to Jim and Ida Heath and friend and light to so many. To meet Nick, was to meet the ideal man. A person with more love for his family than you could think possible, and only good words and deeds to share with the world. Nick, was an accomplished musician taken from his whānau while on tour sharing his passion. So many of our members are reeling from the loss of this soul so young in his life. We hoped to have you for longer, but your light was so strong it reached far beyond this place. Watching for you when the time is right. Sally, Jackson, Kashana and family, kia kaha, nga mihi aroha.

Nick Rentoul, centre, at Waihao, after rescuing whānau from their flooded car in the breached ford, his t-shirt reads ‘DAD AKA ATM’.

Congratulations Thirteen-year-old Whena Munn, Granddaughter of Winsome and Helen Heath represented Wellington at the national Under 15 hockey championship in Napier. Whena was a striker in the Wellington side that came second overall, narrowly losing in a penalty shoot out in the final against Auckland.Whena was Wellingtons top scorer at the tournament with three goals. Kirby Heath, also a granddaughter of Winsome and Helen Heath represented Canterbury at the national Under 21 netball tournament in Nelson. Kirby played centre throughout the tournament, and in the final against Otago, Canterbury lost by one goal in the last second of the game.

Manawatu and kaumātua, we turned our minds to Waihao and how we do things at our whare. We acknowledged that Waihao is not like other rūnanga. Its kawa has developed naturally as the experiences of its people and the history of this place is different. It is important to set it down and draw out this story. Sunday was spent learning our individual mihi under the humorous guidance of Parris. The next step is more kōrero with whānau as we flesh out how we all see the kawa of Waihao, and to lay that down in a form we can look to as a benchmark and for guidance over time. Please come along to the whānau meetings or contribute your thoughts and knowledge of this place in anyway you think is appropriate, we would love to hear from you.

Congratulations to Lee Howden, he uri nō Eliza Sizemore, who has graduated with a Te Ara reo Māori, level 2 certificate from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Mokori anō kia rere kā mihi nunui ki a koe Lee, kua whakapau werawera, kua üpoko pakaru hoki kia oti ai te mahi. E te manu, kua kai koe i te mātauraka, nōu te ao.

John Wilkie, Aerini Boyd and Larrianne Casserly.

Mid-winter Christmas dinner In June we had a large turnout at Waihao for our midwinter Christmas dinner (thank you Dave and all those in the kitchen for yet another great kai). From the far North and the deep South, it was great to see everyone who came to kōrero. We heard great stories of the life of Māori Road, and those who lived along it. Earplugs and eye masks made for a good night rest, followed by a great and interactive whānau meeting. It is awesome to have the whānau at the meetings: providing their input and getting involved. Thank you all for making it happen, including Dave Holmes for donning the redsuit of ‘you know who!

Nathan Hayes and Murray Bruce.

The great rūnaka golf challenge Watch this space, the great rūnaka golf challenge is scheduled for November. We’ll let you know as soon as we have a confirmed date. The trophy will be known as the Kelly Davis Memorial Trophy. Please contact the office for further information, or if you would like to register your interest.

Dave Thomas. Your contact details Have they changed? Please contact the office so you don’t miss out on rūnanga minutes and information.

Tikanaga and kawa wānanga Over two days, the rakatahi wānanga flowed beautifully into a kōrero on the unique kawa and tikanga of Waihao. With happy stomachs thanks to our rakatahi for scrummy kai, and under the guidance of Henare

Rūnanga office contact Contact: Steve Boyd Phone: +64 3 689 4726 Address: 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Happy birthdays Happy birthday to Hannah Tipa and Jonathon Richards and to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Carefully selected were three hundred taonga, of stone, wood, fibre, bone and pounamu. Some of local origins were from storage or purchased from overseas. Chief executive of Otago Museum, Shimrath Paul and his staff organised the shipment and their safe installation. Jane and I acknowledge the preparation of our precise schedule to and from Shanghai, which ensured we did not offend our hosts, who work to strict timeframes and tikanga processes.

Amendments to Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc constitution Members who have any amendments to the constitution are to forward these to the rūnanga office by 5pm, 30 September. These will be discussed at our AGM in November.

From the beginning to the end, we carried out our ceremonial processes. Associate professor John Broughton composed two programmes of our history and waiata, where each individual section had to be translated. Included were two lectures and training of guides.

Rūnaka education scholarship recipients Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s education scholarship recipients for 2011 are: Tania Jenkins (Tipa), Bachelor of Nursing Haydon Richards (Tipa), Bachelor of Applied Management Nigel Maguigan (Tipa), Te Ata Ho Fenella Craig (Haberfield/Price), Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts Allanah Harrington (Price), Bachelor of Science Ranui Ryan (Rehu), Masters of Planning James Marshall (Haberfield/Russell), Health and Science Mariana Pagan (Hampstead/Tipa/Weka), Bachelor of Surveying Rua McCallum (Hampstead/Mamaru), Masters of Arts in Māori studies Kerri Dee (Tipa), Bachelor of Arts.

We performed kapahaka several times, including at a Gala evening of officials and guests, with masses of people were on escalators on several floor levels watching over the atrium. We attended a cocktail evening at New Zealand House hosted by the Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull. The variation of taonga they have is fabulous, we were hosted and taken to different restaurants for lunch and dinner every day. [Insert Photo: Sky Tower. PHOTO X 5]

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Rōpū doing kapahaka in the Shanghai Museum at the Atrium Gala Evening, before the official speeches and cutting of the ribbons. Not all were able to attend and be presented with their cheques at our July meeting, but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future. Te Ao Māori treasures The Otago Museum in conjunction with the Shanghai Museum (Dunedin’s sister city) and the Māori Advisory, consisting of Hokonui, Ōtākou, Puketeraki, Moeraki and Waihao have been planning for several years to send a reciprocal exhibition of our taonga to Shanghai. Also attending was the Dunedin City Council and several other Dunedin organisations

Clare Wilson, Koa Whitau-Kean and Alby Ellison, strolling through the first empty street in Shanghai.

A highlight was a visit to the top of the “World Financial Centre” observatory, a 474 metre transparent glass sky walk bridge, where the roof opens according to weather conditions. This was pretty challenging for some.

In contrast we visited a private garden originally of the Ming Dynasty. The Yuyuan Garden has a history of more than 400 years (Yu means peace and comfort) with ancient elegant furniture of rare rosewood. Thirty eight artistic elaborate corridors, indoor and outdoor rooms of different heights, sculptured gardens of rockery, vertical cliffs and valleys, streams and trees covered an area of more than two hectares. This was no holiday, however with swollen feet and legs, blisters, bathing twice daily, running in the warm rain, shopping, and a tummy bug we achieved our weeklong journey together. Thank you Moana and the Otago Museum for the pictures.

Rōpū performing kapa haka in the atrium.

Nō tātou te rangimārie Koa Whitau-Kean.

Alby Ellison, Jim Williams, John Broughton, Moana Wesley, Koa Whitau-Kean during the whakawatea.

Rōpū inside the World Financial Centre.

Rear: John Gibb, Shimrath Paul, Graham Crombie, Scott Reeves, Jane Graveson Claire Wilson, Koa Whitau-Kean, Maria Coombs, Suzanne Ellison, Moana Wesley, John Broughton. Front: Alby Ellison, Matapura Ellison on the Shanghai Museum roof.

Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai Kia ora koutou e te whānau ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa. Ngā mate o ngā whānau moe mai rā, moe mai rā, moe mai rā, haere ki te waka o ngā tīpuna haere, haere, haere atu rā. Our condolences go out to all whānau who have lost someone special, arohanui to you all. Well it has been one of those months that comes around too fast… anyway on a positive note down here we have lots of gold medals from our Ngāi Tahu sports people.

The marae has been busy with lots of hui, including a hui concerning Waituna Lagoon with Minister Nick Smith, blessing of schools, a kaumātua lunch with Mark Solomon, and the Māori Women’s Welfare League. Everything else is ticking along as usual. A belated happy birthday Suzy Waaka sorry we didn’t all make it up to your party, but we heard you had a good one! We can’t wait to see your tā moko.

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Rugby World Cup meetings are going strong, but we are starting to get over it. The new age rugby players are not allowed to eat marae food, stand for too long, sit for too long, the world of professional rugby is all hōhā. We had a very nice dropping of snow down here – absolutely wonderful although not so for our Christchurch whānau aroha mai whānau – If it’s not one thing it’s another! To top it all off, the top four people working on the earthquake get huge amounts of money a day, while our people and the community are still suffering, maybe they should try living in the worst hit areas and see how they would like it. Hope you all are keeping warm and safe, whānau everywhere be kind to one another. Ka kite anō.

Gold medal winners, Rolland Stehlin and Richard Tohiariki.

Squirrell on the Hill.

The Uru brothers for rowing, and Rolland Stehlin, son of Ailene, for the New Zealand masters touch team, and his mate Richard Tohiariki from Kahungunu.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Aunt Jean Duff’s 90th

He poroporoaki Hikohiko te uira Ka ua te ua He roimata tangata e Heke ana a hupe Kua riro rā koe ki te pō roa e Nei a Aoraki maunga e auë atu ana E tangi mōteatea atu ana He ngau e kore e mutu e… With sadness we farewell Dame Whetu TirikateneSullivan. E te tāua, e te mareikura o Kāi Tahu E Whetu, e moe, e moe, e oki e.

[Photo: Aunt Jean Duff – Ra whānau ki a koe.]

On 21 May a beautiful sunny winters day, we gathered at the marae to celebrate Aunt Jean’s 90th birthday. Her whānau had travelled from either end of the motu to share her special day. For some of her moko it was their first visit to Ōtākou and a great opportunity to climb the Piki in record time!

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, whose hearts are lonely in the night. Nei rā te mihi aroha ki a koutou.

Happy birthday Aunt, and many, many happy returns!!

We wish Janine the best of luck in her time with us and look forward to working with her. Moemoea Records Congratulations to Vladmir Manza, Matheson Tane, Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe (King’s High School) and Ranui Ellison (Queen’s High), whose company Moemoea Records was named the winner of the business plan oral presentations competition at the Otago Regional Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. They also won the trade display category along with several commendations for its record production company, which is producing a CD of music written and performed by pupils at Queen’s and King’s High Schools. The competition is part of a business programme where secondary pupils set up a company, create real products or services, and make real profits or losses. Managing director Ranui Ellison said the company has already recorded three of the seven tracks for its CD, which they plan to start selling at Marbecks in August this year. Ranui said the secret of their success has been creating a company based on what they all know well.

Timo Potiki, Allison Ellison and Rama Ellison enjoy the party. Changing the guard at the office Ka nui te mihi mahana tēnei ki a Hoani Langsbury mō tana kaha, tana aroha, tana manawanui hoki i ngā mahi ā-rūnaka mō ngā tau tekau kua hori ake rā. After more than ten-year’s service Hoani Langsbury has resigned as rūnanga manager. We would like to acknowledge the commitment Hoani has shown to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou over the past decade. He worked tirelessly for us during Ngāi Tahu’s challenging post-settlement phase. During this time he has been responsible for the management of our staff, of the marae facilities, and of many of the rūnaka projects as well as oversight of our financial affairs. Hoani is truly a man of many talents!

“It hasn’t been that easy. We can all do music, but we all had to rely on each other because the business side of it is what we didn’t know how to do well.” The next stage for the company is to produce an annual report to show its success. The company was one of 13 in the Otago competition, and all seven judges commented on how difficult it had been to choose a winner because of the exceptionally high quality of presentations.

We will miss Hoani in the office and wish him and his whānau all the best for the future, though we know that he will continue to be a regular contributor to hapū and rūnanga events here at Ōtākou.

Source: Otago Daily Times. Kāi Tahu physiotherapist Katrina Bryant has been working as a physiotherapist for 17 years and has just opened a movement analysis clinic in Dunedin. She worked in the USA for 10 years and returned to Dunedin with a passion for training recreational runners to run safely. This is achieved in the biomechanic clinic using video movement analysis, extensive functional assessment and a personalised stretching and strengthening programme to maximise efficient performance and prevention of injury. The biomechanic clinic, based in the Crossfit Gym, 172 Princes Street, Dunedin was officially opened on 10 June. Katrina can be contacted by email: katrina@biomechanic.co.nz or on 021 114 0304.

New rünanga manager Arā, tēnei te mihi nui ki a Janine Karetai kua hoki mai ki tana haukāika kia tautoko te mahi ā-Rūnaka mō tēnei wā. We are pleased to announce that Janine Karetai has been contracted as the interim manager until the end of September. Janine has extensive management experience in Australia and New Zealand working across the education, public and Non-government sector. She has spent 15 years as a CEO and has considerable experience with strategic planning, human resource management, change management, project management and communications.

Shanghai Museum Several members of the Araiteuru rūnanga travelled to Shanghai recently to support a landmark Otago Museum exhibition. The exhibition, which was formally opened at the Shanghai Museum is titled Te Ao Māori: Māori Treasures from the Otago Museum.

Janine will provide management services to the rūnanga to ensure our employment, financial, strategic governance, political and community responsibilities continue to be met in the interim and will also collate all relevant information regarding our priority projects and our strategic plans.

It features 337 taonga (treasures) and is expected that it will be, viewed by up to half a million people over the next four months.

two museums, but also between the sister cities. The exhibition has also resulted from close collaboration between manawhenua (the people of our place) and the Otago Museum.

It is by far the biggest and most complex exhibition staged by the Otago Museum overseas. It is also the first major Māori artefact show to be displayed at a museum in China.

Source: Otago Daily Times See Moeraki for more about our Shanghai adventures! Purakaunui te Turangawaewae DVD is for sale A history of the Māori associations with the Pūrākaunui District from the original Rapuwai settlers down to the present day, incorporating interviews and support from whānau. Contributors include: Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnanga, Peter Entwisle, Jill Hamel, Ian Barber, the Hocken Library, Turnbull Library, Otago Settlers Museum, Port Chalmers Museum, Otago Museum and NZ National Archives. Produced by filmmaker John Irwin of Wild Sweet Productions, and Bill Dacker, editor and researcher, for the Purakaunui Block Inc. The price including postage is $35. Enquiries to Purakaunui Incorporation at: huia@paradise.net.nz.

The exhibition had been planned for a long time and teams at both museums had carried out an amazing amount of work over the past seven months to bring the show together. It was a fantastic result which reflected not only the quality of the relationship between the

Tony Palmer also has available Sights and Sounds from Purakaunui, a DVD containing video footage and still images of Pūrākaunui scenery and wildlife. Copies cost $12 and may be ordered from Tony on 03 482 1455 or email tonypalmer@actrix.co.nz.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Happy Birthday Congratulations to our 53 rūnaka members who are having a birthday in August. In particular, we wish Daphne Hallett, who has just turned 80, a special rā whänau ki a koe!

Rūnaka office changes After 18 months of being an integral part of the Kati Huirapa rūnaka office, our administration officer, Anna Day has migrated to the land of Australia. We wish her all the very best. In her place we have employed two wāhine, Justine Marshall, who is our new administration officer and Jo Silich, who has accepted the role of accounts/payroll officer. They are both “coast” locals and bring many years of experience to their respective roles. Tēnā kōrua Jo and Justine.

Pacific voyagers progress You may be aware that Brendan Flack, our resident groundsman is taking part in an epic haerenga to paddle eight waka around the world to renew its ties to the sea and it’s life-sustaining strength. On 2 August the waka will approach San Francisco on the first part of the haerenga, paddling through the Golden Gate Bridge. Congratulations to whānau who were able to be there to greet them. The motto of the project is, “move your paddle silently through the water”, which is a poetic way to say “be respectful and gentle”. We wish them well on their return journey to Aotearoa.

Matariki at the marae – a celebration of creativity and community The climax to an action packed month of events to mark Puaka and Matariki in the Dunedin area was held at Puketeraki Marae on 8 and 9 July with the staging of a wearable arts show. The marae was transformed with catwalk, lighting and sound. The wharenui was full of eager people of all ages on the consecutive nights as the nervous designers and models prepared to display their creations to the audience. Following a mihi, the hau kāika Karitāne Primary School (all 22 pupils) brought the story of Papatūānuku, Takaroa, Rakinui and their children to the stage. They told the story with their costumes and movements to the enthralled audience. Then it was the turn of the models to present the wearable art creations.

Tamariki programme Due to a number of major events happening locally we have had to postpone the tamariki programme until the October school holidays. It is an opportunity to secure your tamariki’s place in an action packed, educational programme so don’t forget to register by downloading the forms at www.puketeraki.co.nz

The creativity, ingenuity and general pizzazz of the designers and models wowed the audience.

The thought and effort Shanghai Museum has put into the presentation of the taoka and with the placement of the exhibition in their main ground floor gallery is impressive. Shanghai Museum expects Te Ao Māori will be very popular with the local people (23 million residents) during its four months of exhibition. Congratulations to all involved especially Otago Museum staff and the Māori Advisory Committee.

The bringing together of people from across the community to participate in a local event of professional standard was celebrated by all involved. This special event will continue to grow – the organising team already hatching plans for 2013. Kei te mihi ki Dunedin City Council Puaka Matariki Fund and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Nā Suzanne Ellison Marae Education Programme Co-ordinator Te Reo Rakatahi i Otago is an innovative school Māori language marae-based programme delivered by Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki since 2006. The Rūnaka is seeking a co-ordinator to manage all aspects of the programme including developing programmes suitable for students in Years 1-13.

Te Ao Māori Exhibition – Shanghai Museum. After many months of planning, negotiation and preparation it was wonderful to be present for the whakawātea for Te Ao Māori – the taoka exhibition from Otago Museum, at Shanghai Museum. This exhibition of 337 taoka from the Otago Museum collection, mainly from taoka that aren’t on permanent display, is a truly splendid representation of taoka Māori, but especially Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha hoki.

If you have a good understanding of the Māori community, proven experience and knowledge of the school curriculum, and the ability to work with a diverse range of people, then this is a role that would suit you. The position will start in January 2012.

A waharoa carved by James York, commissioned by Otago Museum, draws visitors into the exhibition with the impressive kōhatu pounamu on loan from Puketeraki Marae resting just past the waharoa with voices and waiata of Kāi Tahu and taoka pūoro by Richard Nunns playing in the background.

To make enquiries and to receive a job description, please contact Suzanne Ellison at Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki, 03 4657 300. Applications close on 9 September 2012.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka John Howell. In 1946 Ulva Bradshaw married Gordon Belsham (Sudie) from Colac Bay. Ulva and Sudie had no biological children, but looked after and cared for many children over the years. Unfortunately Sudie passed away in 1976.

Kia ora whānau, We hope you have all been keeping yourselves warm and dry with these adverse weather conditions. As I sit and write this, the wind is battering the building, lashing us with rain and throwing the odd bit of hail in our direction. We have been lucky enough to miss the heavy snow that our very close neighbours received.

Ulva was for countless years, the operator for the Marine Radio Service for Southland, based at her home, Hinetui Point, Ōraka. In June 1977 Ulva was recognised for her dedication and received the Queens Service Order, this was for many years of faithful service operating the shore station ZLTH. The fishermen became her close friends, and a lot kept in touch for many years.

Kā mate Our love and condolences at this time to all those whānau who have suffered the loss of loved ones, our thoughts are with you all. Ulva Lyn Belsham 1921 – 2011 Daughter of Joseph and Louise Bradshaw and, greatgreat-granddaughter of, Kohi Kohi Paatu and Captain

Ulva had another passion. It was recording and researching Māori history, archives and whakapapa.

She was known all over New Zealand for her knowledge of whānau and whakapapa. She assisted many whānau with their whakapapa inquiries relating to Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe and Kāi Tahu and was in close contact with the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit, in particular Dr Terry Ryan when there were inquiries relating to the early whakapapa and inhabitants of the Murihiku and Rakiura rohe. Ulva Lyn Belsham – you will be missed by so many loyal whānau and friends. Your unlimited knowledge, sense of humour and your laughter will remain in our memories. Rest in peace our friend. Rā whānau Congratulations to everyone who has had a birthday or special occasion.

Pam Crengle with her daughter Jayne McPherson, Jaynes daughter Kimberly and her daughter Bella.

Triennial elections Our triennial elections are coming up this year. Copies of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka constitution are available in the office if you wish to look at this. Points to note: Our executive committee comprises of the following executive members: • Kaiwhakahaere • Deputy Kaiwhakahaere • Secretary • Treasurer • Up to three other committee members.

Environment Southland – Environmental Awards The rūnaka recently entered the Environment Southland Environmental Awards in the “Community Group” and the “Environmental Achiever” categories. The restoration of Rarotoka, the Ōkoura Wetlands project and Timata (our marae nursery) were all put forward for these awards. Sandra Cook and Cathy Onellion produced an excellent publication highlighting the history and progression of these projects. This was attached to the entry form and the process was underway. Muriel Johnstone and Cathy Onellion met with the Judges on 2 June. As luck would have it a team was flying back from Rarotoka on the morning of the Judges visit. After some consideration it was agreed that the Judges would fly out and see Rarotoka and Ōkoura Wetlands from an aerial perspective.

Election of executive members must take place at the annual general meeting of the rūnaka. Executive term is three years. We would appreciate it if you could give this some serious consideration, and if willing, put your name forward for any of these positions. A confirmed date for our AGM will be sent to all members closer to the time.

The awards were held at the Ascot Park in Invercargill on 6 July and were attended by a good contingent from the rūnaka. To the great delight of those who attended, Ōraka-Aparima rūnaka were awarded first place in the community award category.

Two sets of four generations Shona Fordyce was kind enough to send in photos of her whānau to share. Here we have two sets of four generations.

Reina guise with her daughter Jennifer Bell, Jennifer’s son Daman and his daughter Katerina Bell.

The rūnaka was honoured to receive this award on behalf of all of the volunteers who have given countless hours towards these projects. A big thank you is due to them all. This award recognises the huge commitment that the volunteers have given to these projects over the years. It is testament to their commitment, skills, enthusiasm and energy. It has greatly helped us move towards our shared goals for these special places.

The overall success of these projects would not have been possible without the ownership and commitment demonstrated by the rūnaka membership, the Department of Conservation and the wider community. To all of you, please accept our sincere thanks for making all this possible.

Awarua Rūnanga Waituna Lagoon You may have heard about the Waituna Lagoon and the sad state of health the lagoon is now experiencing. Through land development (clearance of the wetlands, drainage and fertiliser inputs) and an opening regime managed for farm drainage, the lagoon is now experiencing a number of ecological problems. This includes a decline in abundance of Ruppia (seagrass), which is central to the lagoons ecological functioning. Sediment and Nutrient inputs from the catchment are key drivers of the lagoons declining health. With the recent further conversion of the catchment to more intensive dairy farming the risks of eutrophication (excess nutrients stimulating plant growth) are also deeply concerning.

Current expert opinion is that unless urgent intervention occurs the lagoon could undergo a rapid flip to an even more degraded state, which would change its fundamental values and character. The lagoon is culturally significant and recognised under a statutory acknowledgement with the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. Our people have always used the mahinga kai resources of this lake and surrounds. Throughout Ngāi Tahu, these types of lagoons have always been food baskets. The Waituna lagoon is now experiencing the same ecological issues that some of our whānau further north have been dealing with for years. We have been offered help from these rūnanga and whānau and we are extremely grateful for this. Awarua intends to do whatever is in its power to ensure our lagoons remain healthy for us, and our children. If you have any stories or history (recreation, mahinga kai collection and use, boating and so on) that you are able to share with us regarding the Waituna Lagoon this would be extremely valuable – even the smallest bits have value. Mauri ora. You can contact Dean Whaanga dean@teaomarama.maori.nz or call 03 931 1242

Taurahere Röpü Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua A few months ago some of our Ngāi Tahu whānau ki Horowhenua participated in a weaving wānanga. A big mihi to Sharmaine and Matene for collecting the harakeke to help our weavers get started, and also for their ngāwari guidance. The putiputi, kono and whāriki made on the day were beautiful, as was the whanaukataka, kotahitaka and of course the kai! Watch this space to find out about our next get together – we’re always happy to see new Kāi Tahu faces coming to the hui.

The venue was held at the multi-purpose community complex that is the pride of the school and Merivale community. Our speaker, Uncle Joe Briggs, in his remarks placed emphasis on education, education and education as being the three top priorities for tamariki today.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Congratulations On Friday 29 April Pauline Cottrell, one of our Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana whānau, graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Teaching. Pauline asked a representative from our Ngāi Tahu whānau to attend her graduation. Last year she was a recipient of a Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea tertiary grant to assist her with her studies. Pauline hails from Te Rünanga o Makaawhio, in Bruce Bay and her and her whānau regularly attend and support Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui. Congratulations Pauline.

Merivale super haka (front, from left) ten-year-olds D’Arcy Hika-Munroe and Quintahl Barton. Photo: sunlive.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Chair Annis Somerville, presented a book of Ngāi Tahu waiata to Principal Jan Tinetti, who told us she was from down south and so were many of her staff with Ngāi Tahu connections, it was likely several would already be known. That Ngāi Tahu influence incidentally extends to them having as their kapa haka tutor, one of our own Ngāi Tahu whānau, Huey Rurehe.

Uncle Joe Briggs and Pauline Cottrell at the Holy trinity Events Centre. Principal of Merivale school Jan Tinetti.

Merivale School win Super Haka Ki a koe tētahi kīwai, ki a au tētahi kīwai. You have one handle of the kete, and I will have the other. On Monday 11 July Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana whānau gathered at Merivale School for a pōwhiri.

We were treated to a spirited and accomplished performance of haka and waiata, with Annis and Uncle Joe being moved to join the ranks of the performers. There could be no better tribute to the wairua and kaha of this school than the community backing they were given to do so well in the voting system that determined the prizes. Having made a connection with this centre of excellence, it is the intention of our rōpū to extend it. Nā Laurie Loper.

The occasion was receiving the Super Haka prize of $1000, won by their haka, Tēnei Te Ruru, a national initiative allowing schools an opportunity to show support for the inhabitants of our shaken city Ōtautahi. Our rōpū supported the Super Shuttle sponsor representative, Tom Wilson who made the presentation.

They were the chair and secretary for Whetu Tirikatene’s South Dunedin Māori branch providing flax roots support for Whetu and the Labour Party. In the months before they passed on they were thrilled to be acknowledged by the Labour Party for their many years of service, both being given lifetime awards by MP Nanaia Mahuta.

Kāi Tahu ki Waikato Our new rōpū is up and running, still feeling our way but we are committed to providing a waka that all our Kāi Tahu whānau can jump on to learn whakapapa, tikanga, mahi toi, waiata, te reo and much more – a place to share together, awhi each other and celebrate our Kāitahutanga. Thank you to Whetu from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for your awhi to get us off the ground and to the Ngāi Tahu Fund for your financial support.

There were many other things they did for their community but the thing they were most proud of was taking significant steps in rebuilding the whakapapa of their whānau over more than 30 years and setting up a trust to support the whānau into the future through education scholarships. Rebuilding their whakapapa proved to be no easy task and it was thanks to the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit and in particular Uncle Terry Ryan who guided and supported them over many years. Now the whānau are reaping the benefits and it is thrilling to see the younger members of the whānau taking an interest in their culture.

We will be organising wānaka over the next year and will be sending out pānui to our whānau in the Waikato to let you know what’s happening. Our first whakapapa hui will be in October so watch out for the pānui. In memory of Phyllis and Ron Stevens The karanga rang out in dual harmony on the day of the unveiling, Ngāi Tahu and Tainui kaumātua together, leading us onto the Ngaruawāhia Urupā to remember a quiet couple who spent their last years living in the Tainui rohe.

For the last seven years of their life they lived next to their moko in Ngaruawāhia, living under the korowai of the Tainui people, which was a joy to them. They chose to stay in Ngaruawāhia to be near the whānau and are buried at the foot of Puke Āhua Pā in Ngaruawāhia, still keeping an eye on us all!

Phyllis and Ron were humble people who spent much of their 50 years of marriage working for their whānau and their community. Typical of many of our tāua and pōua they quietly got on and did things without expecting accolades or recognition. When they weren’t caring for their six children they were involved in many different tribal and community organisations. Ron was on the board of the Ngāi Tahu Law centre, Ōtākou Marae and Araiteuru Marae executives. He was dedicated to the growing and planting of pīkau along the coast of Ōtākou and played a key role in the landscaping of both Ōtākou and Araiteuru gardens. He represented Ōtākou on DOC, and he was an’ honorary’ member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League driving the bus for the many league conferences’ he and Phyllis attended around the country. Ron also coached sports teams for IHC and took them on tours around the country. Phyllis ran a second hand shop that raised money for the Māori community for many years, wrote the Māori community news in the Otago Daily Times midweek paper for 10 years, was a board member of Araiteuru Marae and was a life member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League.

Phyllis and Ron at Ötäkou Marae. Learning how to research whakapapa at Hamilton library We had an enjoyable morning at our family history workshop in July. Ten of our whānau took advantage of the tour of the Heritage Section at Hamilton Central Library, eight of whom had never visited this section before. It was a pleasure meeting whānau from the region; we’re looking forward to meeting more of you at our upcoming events.

Phyllis was awarded the Women’s Suffrage medal for her services to the community and Ron won a national unsung heroes award run by TV One for his commitment to whānau, hapū and the wider community. In their younger years they were both active in the Ariateuru Cultural Club and were part of the kapahaka team that made a real mark at the national competitions in the under the tutelage of Muru Walters.

Keep an eye on the pānui for information on upcoming events. If you wish to be included on our email list please contact: je.stevens@xtra. co.nz. A big thank you, to Moana Lousi (In the pink top) who organised the wānaka at the library. As a follow up on our family history workshop there is a Family History Fair to be held on 26 and 27 August at the Claudelands Event Centre. This is a huge event held for all those genealogy enthusiasts.

Te Ara Mahi will equip you with the skills you need to start your career in tourism. You will: • Meet tourism professionals and learn about what they do • Learn how to get ahead in the industry • Find out how to get started in tourism • Complete a career plan and CV.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua now has a Facebook page available for those wanting/able to keep in touch on-line. Search us out at Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua. Post your news or stories and read more about what’s coming up. We have got a noho marae/wānanga in planning possibly for later in August. Check out Facebook over the coming weeks or stand by for an email or phone call. Please update your details if you have moved or changed your phone number or email addresses.

Te Ara Mahi will be based at Rainbow Springs, an iconic tourism business undergoing a $10 million makeover including a state-of-the-art water ride. You will be right where the action is and have the chance to show your stuff and may lead to you gaining a work placement or potentially a job within Rainbow Springs.

Te Ara Mahi Check out this opportunity particularly if you’re living in the Rotorua / Bay of Plenty rohe:

Sound good? What to know more? Download a Te Ara Mahi registration form at www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Do you have personality and love working with people? You should check out Aotearoa’s most exciting industry… Tourism!

Or contact: Michelle Amataiti Freephone: 0800 KAITAHU Mobile: 021 989 729 Email: michelle.amataiti@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu Tourism in partnership with Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua will be running an iwi preemployment programme called Te Ara Mahi in Rotorua 19-20 September.

and Whakapapa. To carry this on we look forward to future hui where we can bring our stories together, pictures, and continue to connect, whānau to whānau, hapū to hapū.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-ā-Tara It has been a while since Ngāi Tahu whānui living in Wellington got together at Tapu Te Ranga Marae. Thanks to Piri Sciascia for sharing stories about the history and migration of our Tīpuna. Thanks to the support of Karimoana Kururangi who challenged us to get on board and take the journey back to our mauka through Aoraki Bound. Teone Sciascia reminded us about the opportunities available through Whai Rawa

We also receive pānui about local Ngāi Tahu activities. If you are interested in receiving Ngāi Tahu related pānui, and/or keen to catch up with whānau, please send your name, email address and phone number to Angela Wallace: swindells.wallace@paradise.net.nz or text 027 245 3619.

Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua I runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā, nei te mihi kau atu ki a koutou. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua - Ngāi Tahu’s Earthquake Recovery Working Group was formed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, to assist with our immediate and long-term response to the earthquakes and Canterbury’s recovery. Participants on Te Awheawhe include chairs (or their nominees) from each of the Canterbury Rūnanga affected by the earthquakes and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representatives and is chaired by Wally Stone, the representative for Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) The purpose of these updates is to keep whānau informed of Te Awheawhe’s progress and pass on any relevant/helpful information that lands on our desk. Appointment of Whetu Moataane Whetu Moataane, Ngāi Tahu iwi communications advisor, has been appointed to Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua as rūnanga project manager to assist with rūnanga earthquake projects, in particular to assist Canterbury rūnanga with their earthquake action plans and to coordinate the purchase of standby generators. Welcome Whetu, Te Awheawhe appreciates the expertise you bring to this new role. Recovery work underway In June this year, Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua signed off on a recovery strategy with its prime purpose being to assist whānau through the recovery. He Oranga Pounamu is to take a key role providing support and advice with regards to whānau and community wellbeing. This complements the Te Puni Kōkiri funded kaitoko (whānau support people) being placed with the Māori provider network to assist whānau directly. Other key areas include: housing, input from rūnanga, high-level strategy and influence. Support workers for hardest hit Starting very soon, 10 kaitoko will be employed to meet with earthquake affected Māori whānau to assess their on-going needs, link them with appropriate services and provide support. They will also identify areas where further support and advocacy is required. This initiative is being planned by, He Oranga Pounamu with affiliated and non-affiliated Māori providers and will commencing shortly. A total of 15 trained support workers will be employed. The work of the support workers will be whānau-centric and aligned with that of other coordinators already in place with other agencies. (He Oranga Pounamu is mandated by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to coordinate and support health and social service providers in the Ngāi Tahu rohe.) Training for the rebuild to begin More than 100 local Māori registered with He Toki Ki te Rika at the recent Māori Trades Training Expo. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and plasterboard training

programmes are scheduled to start in August, with masonry starting in September. We have also had 30 experienced Māori tradespeople apply for formal recognition of their years on the job so that they can get earthquake related work through EQC. He Toki Ki Te Rika - Inspiring Māori leadership in Trades is a partnership between CPIT, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o Rehua and BETA Industry Training Organisations. It is focused on providing highly skilled Māori trade leaders to assist in the rebuild of Canterbury. Temporary and emergency accommodation The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service: www.quakeaccommodation.co.nz is for Canterbury householders who need help finding temporary accommodation, social services and financial assistance following the earthquakes. For emergency accommodation you can call 0800 67 32 27. Campervans are available immediately as an emergency measure for those who need a safe, warm and dry place to stay. Portable dwellings are a government supported temporary accommodation option at Rāwhiti Domain, Linwood Park and Kaiapoi Domain. This option is to assist householders (both homeowners and people in rented accommodation) whose homes are uninhabitable while their house or land is repaired. Submissions close on the draft CERA Canterbury Recovery Strategy It is awesome to see Ngāi Tahu taking a proactive role in the consultation process, both in terms of individual’s submissions and Te Rūnanga’s tribal position. Please note: this is a draft interim document and a starting point for further consultation with the iwi. CERA’s draft strategy will be ready for feedback in a couple of months. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua will be consulting with the iwi and preparing for this next opportunity for further input on the recovery and rebuild of Canterbury. Draft Central City Plan update The draft Christchurch City Council Central City Plan is expected to go out on 16 August for public consultation for five weeks. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua will be contributing to this on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Piki te ora, piki te kaha, piki te māramatanga. Nā Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua. Phone 0800 KAITAHU for up to date information and assistance or go to the Ngāi Tahu website: http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/earthquake/ Download your whānau emergency information poster here.

INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCIES IN TE WAIPOUNAMU Get whänau ready for potential disasters

Awhä (Storm)

Rū Whenua (Earthquake)

Ahi (Fire)

Home emergency kit

Have a whānau hui and get the following items ready, so if a disaster does happen your whānau is ready.

• At least 10 litres of water per person enough for three days • Important whānau documents, will, insurance papers, marriage certificates and so on • Alternative cooking source and utensils – BBQ, can opener, knives, matches or a lighter • Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes

• Blankets, sleeping bags, medications, baby and pet supplies • Torch and radio with spare batteries • Soap, wet wipes, toilet paper and large rubbish bags • Notebook, pen, charged cellphone and charger • First aid kit • Face and dust masks • Non-perishable food (Canned or dried) • Have a whānau discussion and choose a meeting point for whānau. You should also prepare a Getaway Kit. Keep it somewhere where you can get to quickly because during a disaster whänau may have to evacuate immediately.

Getaway Kit

All whānau members should pack a Getaway Kit and keep it somewhere where they can get to quickly. • Essential items for pëpi and tamariki • Change of clothes (warm and waterproof) and outdoor shoes • Torch and radio with spare batteries • Soap, wet wipes, sanitary items, toilet paper and large rubbish bags • First aid kit and essential medicines • Face and dust masks • Non-perishable food (Snacks) • A full water bottle • Important documents and identification • Mobility aids, hearing aids and glasses.

27 Information provided by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

Ngā Wai Parekura (Floods or Tsunami)

Tahumaero (Pandemic)

Radio Stations

The following radio stations are used during emergencies Kaikoura Blue FM 100.3FM Te Tai Poutini Classic Hits Greymouth 90.7/93.1FM Classic HitsHokitika 93.1FM Classic Hits South Westland 90.5FM Ötautahi Radio New Zealand 101.7FM or 675AM Classic Hits 97.7/96.5FM Newstalk ZB 1098AM More FM 92.1FM Radio Live 99.3FM or 738AM The Breeze 94.5FM Arowhenua/Waihao Radio Ashburton 873AM Classic Hits 92.5FM Port FM 94.9FM or 98.9FM Ötakou More FM 97.4FM Classic Hits 89.4FM Radio Dunedin 1305AM Newstalk ZB 1044AM The Breeze 98.2FM Murihiku Classic Hits 98.8FM More FM 89.2FM Newstalk ZB 864AM Radio NZ 101.2FM

Tune in to to hear whänau updates Ötepoti 95.0 FM Ötautahi 90.5 FM Waihöpai 99.6 FM Sky Digital Channel 505 or tune in online at www.tahufm.com

During a disaster if you need emergency attention dial 111. Call 0800 KAI TAHU for assistance and information or go to www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

The Office of Te Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Grants

realign its strategic priorities, administration of Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships will from 1 October this year be undertaken by Te Rūnanga.

Changes ahead for Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships Te Tapuae o Rehua has for the last seven years administered Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships for Te Rūnanga. Following a decision by Te Tapuae to

Application forms, processes and policies will not be altered as a result of this change, and you should expect to receive the same excellent service in administration of these grants and scholarships. For more information phone 0800 942 472 or email info@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Pay yourself first The year is moving on but it’s not too late to set up a regular payment into Whai Rawa so you pay yourself first and don’t miss out. Setting up a regular payment is the easiest way to save.

to all those eligible to receive the grant (those turning 65 before the end of 2011) to request verified bank account details for payment. This is the easiest and safest way to pay your kaumātua grant. If you are eligible for the grant and don’t receive this letter by mid-September or know someone else who is eligible and hasn’t received please call 0800 942 472 to check we have your correct postal details. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

If you haven’t already started here’s what you need to save per month from August to ensure you receive your full matched savings benefit for 2011. Child Accounts (under 16 at 31 December) Adult Accounts

A gift to remember Help your tamariki or mokopuna save for a better future by making a deposit into their Whai Rawa account for their birthday or Christmas. If you want to make sure they remember who’s been growing their pūtea, contact us and we’ll send Koha Whai Rawa certificate(s) to them or to you to give to them.

$10 per month $40 per month

Call us on 0800 942 472 to have an automatic payment form sent to you or, set up a regular payment online. There are lots of other payment options including free deposit cards available from the contact centre so you can make over the counter deposits at any ANZ branch at any time. The actual amount you will receive in matched savings will depend on your Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax rate – contact us to make sure your rate is up to date. Kaumātua Grants The annual kaumātua grant is due to be paid out in November. In early September we will be sending letters

For a copy of the free investment statement go to: www.whairawa.com or call: 0800 942 472. The proposed policy is a vast improvement on current policy. It enables landowners to build homes on their ancestral lands without the expense of subdividing. The policy will direct district councils to alter their plans to allow for this to happen.

Toitū Te Kāinga Affordable Housing Project, Papakāinga Development Toitū Te Kāinga has been involved in on-going policy development work in relation to affordable housing. We have been working on a Papakāika Development Policy for the Environment Canterbury Regional Policy Statement. This region wide policy will empower all owners of Māori land to occupy their land for housing and marae purposes.

The policy also creates a link to the associated natural resources in the area and enables “associated ancillary activity” whereby land use is linked to the purposes the land was originally reserved for – the development of mahika kai.

It is anticipated that this policy will pave the way for a wholesale change for regional councils in Te Waipounamu, leading to improved access and use of ancestral lands without the risk of loss through subdivision.

approaches – including required zoning changes and services to accommodate the development aspirations of Ngāi Tahu communities, such as those at Tuahiwi and Rāpaki, while ensuring land is retained for future generations.

The policy, completed in early 2010, has been mirrored by input Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has had into the CERA Earthquake Recovery Strategy, ensuring consistency. The policy creates a more enduring platform for innovative, culturally appropriate planning tools and

For more information please contact: Ben Te Aika Development Advisor Toitū Te Kāinga

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Toitū te Kura would like to thank everyone that supported Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori from 4 – 10 July. To everyone who attended our lunchtime quiz at Wigram and to all those who have been speaking and learning te reo Māori, mean Māori mean!

Te Kura o Tuahiwi who won our major prize an IPAD 2 We hope you enjoy this site and would appreciate any feedback you may have. Please send feedback to brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

As part of our celebrations, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have released a new website www.destinationreo.com, which is a mapping tool powered by google maps that has allowed us to put organisations, schools, whānau and/or individuals services in te reo Māori on the map for everyone to use.

Make your own te reo Māori book: We now have online books in te reo Māori for our tamariki. These were released for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and can be found on our website: www.kmk.maori.nz He taniwha i te kāpata is the first of our books to be released. The online books can be personalised by tamariki. Some of the options available include: • • •

Adding your name Choosing the dialect Decide on the look of your taniwha.

Once completed simply print off and use this book as a learning resource for your tamariki. We hope that you all enjoy these books and watch this space for upcoming resources. KMK whānau haereka To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Ōtepoti, KMK whānau teamed up with kāinga kōrerorero whānau and entered the inaugural reo Māori whānau car rally. Twelve car loads brimming full of tamariki and their whānau raced around Dunedin solving clues and completing challenges all in te reo Māori. The event ended at the Esplanade playground where the large group of 48 te reo speaking tamariki and whānau shared pizza, and stories of the mystery traffic controller wearing the high vis vest.

This site was launched on the Monday of Māori Language Week and we have now received over 90 entries from those wanting to put their name on the map. As an incentive for submitting information onto the site we had two major prizes available to anyone that signed up before the end of language week. Congratulations to Te Kura o Tuahiwi who won our major prize an IPAD 2 and te whānau Thurlow/Karasula who won the IPOD touch.

employed as kaitiaki tamariki for part of the evening allowing parents to participate in Te Tauwhāinga Mīharo – The Amaaaazing Race, around the Octagon and central city area. Congratulations to the Ōtautahi crew who were placed second, despite being manuhiri to the city! Commiserations to the Crazy Horses who got a bit lost along the way!

Congratulations to Janine Kapa and Lloyd McGinty who were the winners of the whānau hamper pack! To end Te Wiki o Te Reo, Ōtepoti KMK whānau gathered together with a small number of KMK whānau from Ōtautahi to again bring te reo speaking tamariki and whānau together. Fun was had swimming and playing on the hydro slides at Moana Pools and then off to Te Whare Taoka to explore the Discovery World and tropical butterflies, all in te reo! Capable rakatahi were

[Insert Photo Ngā hoihoi pōrangi.] The Crazy Horses. A KMK whānau cluster group will consist of no less than four registered Ngāi Tahu households. The fund will give preference to: • Whānau clusters residing in Te Waipounamu • Initiatives focusing on everyday language within the home • Clusters of whānau that are practicing intergenerational transmission.

What is kāika reo? Kāika reo is a fund established by Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community.

Funding rounds: There are quarterly funding rounds each year for all KMK funds. These dates will fall on the last Friday of each of the following months: July, October, January, April. The dates for 2011/2012 financial year are as follows: • 28 October 2011 • 27 January 2012 • 27 April 2012.

How much is available? Participants can apply for up to $3500 Although less may be awarded subject to the number of suitable applicants for each deadline.

Application forms must be received by the KMK project co-coordinator by 5pm on each of these dates. For more information regarding kāika reo, you can contact Keela Atkinson by email keela.atkinson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 021 987 486.

Who can apply? Applicants must be registered with Ngāi Tahu, and will be applying on behalf of a KMK whānau cluster group.

Te Puna reo o Te Kura o Tuahiwi

they can support their tamariki. Which will support KMK’s goals of having intergenerational reo, and keeping the language alive within the home.

Te Puna Reo o Te Kura o Tuahiwi are a new KMK Kāika Reo funded group for 2011, based at Tuahiwi School in Christchurch. They are made up of whānau from the kura, of who are Ngāi Tahu and registered with Kotahi Mano Kāika. They have between 25 – 30 adults attending te reo classes on weekly bases. The group’s aims are to support parents with developing their reo, so in return

Ko wai mātou: who are we? The rōpū are made up of parents from the school, they currently have two te reo groups. One for beginners group, and the other being for an advanced group. The groups are to provide te reo classes for parents of tamariki involved in bi-lingual education. The tutor is Rangi Tutengaehe.

Ngā whaika: goals The group’s long term goals are to increase their usage of te reo within their whānau, community and kāinga. Overall goals of the röpü are to support their tamariki with their bi-lingual education so their experiences and opportunities to use te reo are not only within the kura environment. If you would like to find out more regarding this röpü you can contact Vicki McKenzie on blairandvicki@clear.net.

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Whānau development Whenua development Mahinga kai And more.

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.

Calling for project applications now! The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: • Whakapapa • Te reo me ōna tikanga • Mahi Toi

Applications close Friday 30 September 2011. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Or visit www.ngaitahufund.com Māori urban planning heroes – we need more Māori quake heroes across all industries. We need you to choose a career that will help make a difference in the Canterbury rebuild and ensure we have a strong voice in the earthquake recovery. To help you get sorted we are running a quake careers expo for Canterbury rakatahi on October 8. Come meet our Māori heroes who are experts in areas relating to the rebuild. Learn about their journeys, how they are helping our community and be inspired to follow in their footsteps. Go to www.getonthewaka.co.nz to find out more information about signing up.

Quake careers expo Want to be a hero? Canterbury needs more Māori heroes – more Māori trades heroes, more Māori engineering heroes, more

Kevin recently attended the induction for the first batch of Māori Trade Trainee’s of He Toki ki te Rika. There to show his support for the kaupapa and to explain his role with the BETA Group, Kevin was able to meet the next generation of Māori Trade Trainee’s and appreciate their He Toki ki te Rika haka.

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“The path ahead of us will be long and it is better now for our people to equip themselves with the skills to maximise their employment opportunities in critical areas to do with the rebuild. The work hasn’t kicked in yet so now is the time to build your skills as once the rebuild gets started you are all going to be very, very busy.”

Ex-Māori Trade Trainee Kevin Thompson is passionate about developing leadership opportunities for Māori in trades. He has worked his way up through the industry, now playing a key leadership role as the team leader for BETA Skills for the Canterbury Project. He is getting training providers and employer groups to identify skill shortages and ensure the skill demands are met for our future building needs.

The excitement of attending the rekindling of Māori Trades Training was also evident in the smiles of Kaiarahi Director of Māori and Pasifika Achievement Hana O’Regan,

“For us here at CPIT it is exciting to be at the beginning of something we know is going to change lives, not only for those in training, but also for their whānau, their iwi and our whole community.”

for ‘Māori Trade Training’ or go to http://www.cpit.ac.nz/ schools/tii/Māori-trades-training Further courses will be rolling out over the coming months so get on the trades waka today and help rebuild Ōtautahi!

If you want to get involved ring 0800 24 24 76 and ask

Water wise programme This programme is designed to provide practical field experience for selected students and teachers in Otago and South Canterbury. The trip also provides an opportunity to draw together conservation, education and sustainable business practices.

Okarito Rowi – Untouched World Youth Leadership Scholarship The Kiwi Forever field trip is a joint venture between Untouched World Charitable Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, DoC, BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust and Canterbury University College of Education.

The water wise programme is a joint venture between Untouched World Charitable Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Meridian Energy, The Clinton Global Initiative, Otago Polytechnic and Otago University College of Education.

Each year Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has the opportunity to select two Ngāi Tahu students from any secondary school. Notwithstanding, Ngāi Tahu students can also be selected by the schools chosen to participate. Preference will be given to students of Poutini Ngāi Tahu descent and then to those students who demonstrate active participation in their respective papatipu rūnanga and or Ngāi Tahu.

Student participation is based on schools being awarded two Untouched World Charitable Trust Scholarships. Each scholarship is worth around $1000.00. The programme is a seven day intensive week spent in the Waitaki basin and its surrounding environment. This experience will involve students and teachers staying at Lake Ruataniwha for one week working with Meridian. • During the week long experience students will be involved in a range of activities including discussing the Ngāi Tahu view of the environment and the importance of water resources • What makes up the catchment, what is the availability and source of water • Identifying the users of water • Understanding how water and technology work together • Looking at the issues associated with water and the catchment • Understanding the importance of natural capital to society.

The field trip is a seven day intensive week spent at Okarito and its surrounding environment. During the week long experience students will be involved in a range of activities including: • discussing the Ngāi Tahu view of the environment and the importance of the kiwi • conducting pest control work as part of the DoC work programme • carrying out plant monitoring with DoC personnel to assess forest health • tracking and monitoring kiwi in the Okarito reserve • gathering data on the importance of kiwi to New Zealand • understanding the importance of natural capital to society.

Each of the activities is designed to broaden the students’ knowledge and skills about water and the broader issues of sustainability. Following the week-long experience the students will be required to present their ideas to a wider audience including Ngāi Tahu, personnel from Meridian, representatives from each school, the sponsors of the programme and other interested parties.

Student participation is based on schools being awarded two Untouched World Charitable Trust Scholarships. Each scholarship is worth around $1000.00. The week long experience is a wonderful opportunity for senior secondary school students to learn conservation skills and examine how these could be included in sustainable community and business practices.

We are specifically seeking Ngāi Tahu rangatahi participation. So, if you have a passion and interest for the natural environment and are in year 11-13, please contact Phillipa Bell, People and Performance Coordinator on Phillipa.bell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for further information.

Ata Stone (Rāpaki) University of Otago graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in economics. She is currently studying towards her masters Degree in Finance.

matakahi logo Celebrating our success – Matakahi Cadetships Overview Matakahi Cadetships are Ngāi Tahu Holding Corporations commercially focused iwi cadetships for Ngāi Tahu tertiary students. Matakahi is a multi-year support package that includes; fees, pastoral care, holiday work within Ngāi Tahu businesses, cultural wänanga and an experienced commercial mentor.

Tim Greenfall – (Oraka Aparima) Lincoln University graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation and Property Management) and is current working within the industry. Continuing students Hitaua Arahanga Doyle (Taumutu) is in his second year at the University of Otago studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce.

Matakahi means a wedge, used to describe our kaupapa to support the growth of future Ngāi Tahu business leaders, strong in both their culture and in commerce.

Courtney Heke McColgan (Waihōpai) is in her third year at the University of Otago studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce in economics and politics.

Matakahi graduates Danni Thian (Awarua) University of Otago Graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in economics. Currently studying for honours in economics. Danni has been accepted into the 2012 Treasury Cadet Programme – ka rawe.

Jessie Baxter (Makaawhio) is third year studying towards a Bachelor in Commerce endorsed with international business at the University of Canterbury. Arena Williams (Moeraki) is third year studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws at the University of Auckland. 2011 Cohort Talia Ellison (Ōtākou) is a first year student at Otago University studying towards a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Indigenous Development. Liam Stonely (Waihao) is a first year student at the University of Canterbury studying towards a Bachalor in Law and Arts, majoring in te reo Māori.

Matakahi cadets on last years hïkoi.

Some key developments along with our usual business in recent months are: • A Whānau Ora proposal reflecting provider collaboration (18 providers - the largest collective in the country) has been completed, with a business case submission to the Whānau Ora Leadership Forum. This acknowledges the tireless energy that has gone into supporting whānau through your professional services over the many years and now gives opportunity to build on this by creating a smart dynamic approach that honours the Māori world view to enabling whānau and individual rangatiratanga. HOP looks forward to ongoing collaboration with providers in driving this through to delivery.

[Insert HOP Logo] E ngā rangatira, mā ngā mihi nui ki a koutou, He Oranga Pounamu has recently relocated temporarily to Wigram where our team is housed in a Portacom alongside other services of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. I have appreciated the changes that our staff have moved through during an extremely difficult time for all Cantabrians and acknowledge their resilience. In fact these premises are the fourth they have occupied since September last year due to seismic activity. I can also appreciate that whānau homes and provider premises have also been affected and suffered to different degrees, so our consideration and understanding is with you during these times.

• Canterbury Earthquake Response – HOP has worked closely with Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on bringing strategic effect to meeting the needs of Māori in the greater Ōtautahi. We plan to translate this to implementation as soon as practicable. • HOP Leadership - since February we have been led by an Interim Chief Executive, John Luhrs. Having

come to HOP with a proven leadership background, John has ably stepped into meeting the emergency tasks that have been associated with the Canterbury Earthquake response along with strategically negotiating new contracts and relationships with Crown funders. John undertook this role stating clearly that in the near future when the ground settles, Māori leadership is necessary. We have now arrived at that point.

She leaves her role at Barnardos New Zealand where she has been the Te Waipounamu regional manager for the past five years. Arihia brings a depth of other community connections that include most recent governance roles: Commissioner on the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission; He Oranga Pounamu, along with participation in other Māori provider services. Arihia chairs the Ngāi Tūāhuriri New Marae Development Committee, a project in the making for many years and now on the brink of moving into implementation phase in the latter part of this year. In 2008 Arihia was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community and Māori. I look forward to Arihia leading He Oranga Pounamu into an influential position, thus enabling support, services and resources to be channelled into whānau, hapū and iwi wellbeing.

Appointment of Arihia Bennett as CEO New HOP Chief Executive appointment - Arihia Bennett - Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Porou will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer, He Oranga Pounamu on August 1. Arihia has held positions in practitioner, management and governance roles in the social and community services over the past thirty years and is no newcomer to this environment.

John Luhrs has welcomed this appointment and is looking forward to working alongside Arihia focusing on building strategic relationships and engaging in new opportunities that He Oranga Pounamu can then bring to whānau, providers and the wider Māori community. Ngā Mihi, Jane Huria (Chair)

Arihia Bennett at her mihi whakatau.

on which the relationship between Ngāti Tama and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu can foster a shared kaupapa.”

Ngāti Tama signing

Ngāti Tama and Ngāi Tahu have shared mutual aspirations over the years. They are inaugural members of Treaty Tribes Coalition, which was formed in 1994 to represent iwi and advocate for the allocation of fisheries settlement assets on principled terms reflecting tikanga, the Treaty of Waitangi and the fisheries settlement itself. The two iwi have also worked alongside on foreshore and seabed issues and have shown solidarity through the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty Settlement processes.

Mā whero, mā pako, ka oti ai te mahi, The task shall be achieved through unity. A formal relationship agreement signed between Ngāti Tama and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will cement the shared whakapapa and intertwined historical associations of the two iwi. The landmark agreement, was signed at Whakatū (Nelson) and reflects the positive relations between the tribes. Ngāti Tama Chair, Fred Te Miha says Ngāti Tama and Ngāi Tahu have a mana ki mana relationship, which will be recognised in the agreement. “With Ngāti Tama’s impending settlement, it was time for the two iwi to come together to reinforce and to take to a more formal level the pre-existing and very close relationship. This demonstrates the authority of both tribes and our desire to operate constructively and proactively together. The agreement recognises the good faith that exists between us and the willingness of our tribes to work together.” Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon says the signing of the agreement is a poignant occasion for Te Rūnanga. “This agreement creates a foundation

Mā whero, mā pako, ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be achieved through unity. Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon with Ngāti Tama Chair Fred Te Miha.

meeting and we will notify whānau as soon as possible of the outcome via Te Pānui Rūnaka, rūnanga networks, Facebook, Twitter, the Ngāi Tahu website and the kūmara vine. The Office is very aware that whānau need confirmation as soon as possible so they can make plans and apologise for any inconvenience the delay in making an announcement may be causing.

Hui-ā-Tau Hui-ā-Tau and Annual General Meeting update This year changes are likely to take place with the timing and format of Hui-ā-Tau and the Annual General Meeting. A proposal has been put to Te Rūnanga at its August

South Island. Murihiku is hosting Scotland at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, Ōtākou whānau will welcome Argentina and England to their city and Ireland and Georgia are being jointly hosted by Murihiku and Ōtākou in Queenstown. Romania are being greeted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri at the Christchurch International arrival terminal before they board their bus south to Ashburton, where they will be formally welcomed the next day by Arowhenua. Following the loss of the RWC games in Christchurch emphasis has shifted to the events and entertainment to be held at the official Fanzone in Hagley Park. Prematch entertainment will be provided in the leadup to the live onscreen broadcast to the big screen An extensive range of activities and events are showcased on the official Rugby World Cup 2011 website and outlined below are some of the Ngāi Tahu projects in Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill kindly supported by Te Puni Kōkiri:

Rugby World Cup (RWC) Update Rugby World Cup fever is set to hit our shores again as the All Blacks battle to reclaim the William Webb Ellis Cup. New Zealand will host 19 other teams from around the world and is an opportunity for all New Zealanders to get behind the All Blacks, to showcase our country to the rest of the world and to give the visitors the experience of a lifetime. Over the next two weeks Ngāi Tahu will join with local councils in welcoming several of these teams to the Christchurch Date Event Location 9 Sept Official Fan Zone opening, Hagley Park 5.00pm Hagley Park 10 Sept Pouwhenua Hagley Park 17/18 Sept 24/25 Sept 8 or 9 Oct Dunedin 9 Sept

Mobile Fan Zone in Eastern Suburbs

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Invercargill 8/18 Sept A taste of Southland, 10 day festival

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Project Ngāi Tūāhuriri will open the Official Fanzone at the opening ceremony Five Ngāi Tahu artists showcase their billboard size artworks featuring Te Haka o Rūaumoko located in the Official Fan Zone in Hagley Park. Fanzone activities begin at midday join local Canterbury and Crusader role models before watching the games live via the big screen.

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Live entertainment in the lead up to broadcast of two quarterfinal matches.

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Ngāi Tahu Artist Rachael Rakena will unveil her artwork to the public to coincide with the opening of RWC 2011.

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Waihōpai rūnaka will open the festival at a dawn ceremony starting 6.30am. Rachael Rakena will unveil another public artwork to coincide with the opening of the Taste of Southland Festival. Ngāi Tahu Creation story and Claim settlement will also feature at this festival. Entertaining performances by kaumatua kapa scheduled during the festival. Waihōpai Marae Hangi and kapa haka performances at Waihōpai Marae 4pm-8pm 4 - 8pm.

Pānui Disability law hui Community Law Canterbury along with Auckland Disability Law is holding a hui on 25 August for Disabled People. The aim of this hui is to meet with the disabled community and establish what barriers they may face in accessing legal services and the justice system. Community Law Canterbury wants to improve access to legal services for disabled people. We want to hear from disabled people and their whānau:

Morning session: Talking about our legal needs in small groups Free lunch provided – let us know your dietary needs Afternoon session: Guest speakers and legal education workshops Venue is wheelchair accessible. NZSL interpreters have been booked – please let us know if you need them.

• What are some of the problems you face in accessing legal services? • How can the Law Centre make legal services more accessible? • What are the key legal issues facing disabled people in our region?

Spaces are limited so please let us know if you are coming, by contacting Kim Morton at Community Law Canterbury. Phone: 03 366 6870, email: kim@canlaw.org.nz or text 022 064 7963.

When: 10am – 3.30pm, Thursday 25 August Where: RNZFB Hall, 96 Bristol St, St Albans

Please block out Saturday 15 October 2011 in your calendar for Te Atakura. Come and enjoy a day of great whānau entertainment. Start brushing up now on your rūnanga general knowledge to compete for spot prizes during the day!

Te Atakura Gone are the lazy Sundays! Te Atakura fever has struck again and rūnanga from Kaikōura to Arowhenua have started their preparation for their performance in October. Keen rūnanga kids and their parents can now be found spending their Sundays moving from one rūnanga kapa haka practice to the next. Poi are getting a good work out, voices are getting warmed up and those haka bodies are gently being limbered up. It’s all go! So, kia kaha whānau, if you want to be on stage with your rūnanga, find out when and where your rūnanga is practising and turn up. It’s a great way to learn a little about your whakapapa and to reconnect with your whānau! Rūnanga participating in Te Atakura 2011 are Kaikōura, Tūāhuriri, Rāpaki, Wairewa, Koukourarata, Ōnuku, Taumutu and Arowhenua.

• Cholesterol • Diabetes • Spirometry • Sleep Apnoea • And many more. The day is being hosted by Māori/Indigenous Health Institute, University of Otago, Christchurch.

Hauora Māori Health Day This is an invitation for whānau in Ōtautahi to come along for free health checks on Saturday 17 September September from 10am – 2pm at Rehua Marae, Springfield Rd, St Albans. Health checks include: • Blood Pressure • Electro Cardio Gram (ECG)

Contact Naomi Tuipulotu if you have any questions on 03 378 6598 or email: naiomi.tuipulotu@otago.ac.nz

Kaumatua wanted for free cooking classes all levels of cooking skills – from those with no cooking skills to those with excellent skills but who find it difficult cooking just for themselves. “Best of all, participants get to share experiences, socialise socialize and eat kai together.” After the course Senior Chefs are supported by newsletters and social gatherings. Many participants keep in touch with fellow class members on their own as well. Each programme has eight sessions that are held one day a week for eight weeks, usually from 10am-1pm. 10am - 1pm.The The courses are kept small in size with no more than 10 people per course.

“After 52 years of having my meals prepared and presented to me without any input from me at all, I suddenly found myself faced with a dilemma that I had not anticipated. Thanks to this class, I now feel that I will be able to look after my nutritional needs with confidence.”

It is free to attend and each weekly session involves some nutrition education, a hands-on cooking class followed by a shared meal with the kai cooked that day.The programme uses the ‘Cooking for Older People’ recipe book which participants get to keep after the course. This recipe book features nutrition and cooking tips and recipes which serve only one or two people.

Senior chef courses are held regularly in Christchurch, with a course starting soon in coordination with Whānau hat is a comment from a Canterbury man who recently did Tautoko Community Trust in Linwood. the Senior Chef cooking class – an eight-week programme Courses are also offered several times a year in the wider Canterbury region that helps older people learn how to cook delicious, healthy food. And the people who run the course are keen including Lincoln, Oxford, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Waikari, Amberley and to get more elderly Māori along. Ashburton. Poor nutrition can be a real issue for older people, says Canterbury If you are interested in joining a District Health Board Project Nutritionist, Katy Patterson. The class, getting Senior Chef running ability to shop for and prepare appetising and nutritious meals is in your community or being a Senior key to maintaining independence, living better and longer. Chef facilitator for the Kaumātua in k “Nutrition and cooking is an area that can become challenging in your community, please contact Katy this situation and especially for those living alone.” Patterson, Project Nutritionist and Senior Chef teaches practical cooking skills, meal planning, Senior Chef Coordinator, on budgeting, shopping tips, and good nutrition for older people living katy.patterson@cdhb.health.nz or alone or with one other person. The course caters for people with (03) 337 7781.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Faumuinā Tafuna’i 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 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

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua email: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

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

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Phone/fax : 03 756 8088 Email: panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Phone: 03 365 3281 Email: Koukourarata@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Phone: 03 478 0352 Email: admin@otakourūnanga.org.nz

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

Wairewa Rūnanga Phone: 03 377 1513 Email: wairewa@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Phone: 03 208 7954 Email: hokonui@xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

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

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Phone: 03 313 5543 Email: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Phone/fax: 03 234 8192 Email: orakaaparima@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Angela Wallace walla@tpk.govt.nz 04 2322423 home,0272453619

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Phone: 03 371 2660 Email: taumutu@ngāitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Phone: 03 212 8652 Email: awarua@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens jane@communitywaikato.org.nz 07 8245992

Kaikōura Rūnanga Phone: 03 319 6523 Email: sara.watson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Phone: 06 378 8737 Email: maungateitei_hikurangi_aorangi@ yahoo.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 5785083 (Home) Email: peajay@xtra.co.nz

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