Te Pānui Rūnaka December 2019 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WARU | DECEMBER 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell, nō Ngāi Tahu, Ngā Rauru, Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Porou.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Pride at Children’s University graduation ceremony – Pg 11

• 2020 Tiriti o Waitangi Commemoration planning underway – Pg 24

• Long association with University of Otago continues – Pg 17

• Hui-ā-Iwi photo highlights – Pg 44 to 46 • Walking in the steps of ancestors – Pg 30 • War medal makes a long journey back to whānau – Pg 38

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

E ngā pūkaikura, e ngā amo tītoko i te rangi, tēnā tātou katoa i runga i te taiea o ngā whakahaere ki te Hui ā-Iwi 2019. Ko Tahu, ko au, mau tonu, mau kaha! Ngā mihi aroha ki te iwi. Another Hui-ā-Iwi has come and gone, and what a fantastic weekend it was! Congratulations and thank you to our hosts, ngā papatipu rūnanga of Murihiku, and to the many volunteers and our kaimahi of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for creating such a wonderful occasion. I know it takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to pull together an event of that scale. About 1000 whānau attended the pōwhiri on Friday, and about 1,500 visited throughout the weekend – and we had 4,000 more tuning into our live broadcast. Over the weekend the main stage hosted a number of kaupapa, ranging from the kōrero of our annual report back and open forum on Friday afternoon, to the passionate kapa haka performances of Te Atakura throughout Saturday, to a packed dance floor during Saturday night’s showcase. I was also proud to see kaimahi from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu take the stage to launch a number of significant new kaupapa, including Kareao (an impressive online archive of Ngāi Tahu history), Rautaki Rakatahi (the strategy developed for our rangatahi, by our rangatahi) and Te Aka Haumi o Tahu (an online directory that allows us to search for and support whānauowned businesses). On Sunday, Te Maire Tau and I presented the Ngāi Tahu Rangatiratanga over Freshwater

Strategy, which prompted a number of stimulating pātai and whakaaro from the audience on the kaupapa of freshwater – all of which emphasised the responsibility to get this right. The strategy is now online at www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz/freshwater, and implementation is well under way as Te Kura Taka Pini focus on Crown engagement and taking advantage of the opportunities that present themselves in the short term to assert our rangatiratanga as an iwi. The bustling stall section was running throughout the weekend, and it was great to see papatipu rūnanga representing themselves proudly, along with whānau members selling their arts and crafts. The tā moko stall proved to be especially popular, with a number of newly-inked whānau members saying they could not have asked for a better souvenir from Hui-ā-Iwi! Our team from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu also ran stalls throughout the weekend and were able to engage directly with whānau members who wanted to learn more about the programmes and opportunities we deliver. Thanks to Ngāi Tahu Tourism, whānau were also able to take a ride on a Shotover Jet and get a photo with the Bledisloe Cup as a promotion for the soon-to-belaunched All Blacks Experience. It was a fantastic weekend, and I loved having the opportunity to reconnect with whānau and old friends and to make some new ones! Make sure to check out the photo spread on page 44 to 46, and visit Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on Facebook for more. You can check out the livestream of the weekend on our website – I know that I’ll be popping online to rewatch Poutini Ngāi Tahu giving it their all in Te Atakura! In the days prior to Hui-ā-Iwi we held our Te Rūnanga meetings for November, where we made some significant progress on Haea Te Awa, including the sign-off of the regional development strategy.

This strategy will grow papatipu rūnanga assets and balance sheets and be an opportunity to provide employment and business ownership opportunities for our whānau. It will also build papatipu rūnanga visibility within their takiwā and create universal benefits for whānau around education, health and wellbeing. At this stage we are expecting to see full implementation of all key programmes by 1 July next year – watch this space! Since the Annual Report was distributed in October, we have been working closely with Ngāi Tahu Holdings to gain a better understanding of the steps it is taking to turn around a couple of investments that have performed below expectations. At Hui-ā-Iwi we heard more about this in the report back from Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chair Mark Tume, and from several of the subsidiary chief executives in their responses during open forum. The overall message is that Ngāi Tahu Holdings is focused on achieving greater alignment and cohesion with the wider Te Rūnanga Group, and the current review of our assets will allow us to drive improvements and return to more consistent results over the next three years. As I sign off my last column for the year, I send my aroha to all those who are mourning the passing of a loved one. The absence of departed whānau members can be particularly difficult during the holiday season, so please look out for one another. Above all, I wish you a safe, relaxing and happy summer and festive season. When we come return in the new year we will be heading into our annual Waitangi Day commemorations, which will be hosted at Ōtākou Marae on 6 February 2020. I hope to see many of you there. Kia tau ngā raupītanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a tātou katoa, Lisa Tumahai

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell, 16 years old

What is ‘Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai’?

(Ngāi Tahu, Ngā Rauru, Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Porou)

This headline simply translates to reference ‘the cover artist’. This is our opportunity to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month.

A year 11 student at Burnside High School, Rerekiao is a young aspiring artist who enjoys drawing, painting, sculpturing and print making. With an eye for detail but still a lot to learn, she would like to incorporate her artistic skills in her chosen career of either architecture or interior design. Tūī, confident and aware of her surroundings. The technique is monoprinting which uses many different textures and patterns to create this artwork.

We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Korey Gibson – the kaihautū of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura – has started Pō Reo Māori every Thursday night at Takahanga Marae, with the support of Rawiri Manawatu, Tai Huata, Matiu Thoms, Ngāio Te Ua, Tamahou Thoms, Robyn McConchie, John Tait and te iwi o Ngāti Kurī. The main reason for these lessons is to strengthen te reo Māori in the home and bring people together to learn in a fun, safe environment. The group caters for all levels, splitting into three to learn. Tauira have also been learning waiata, karakia and tikanga Māori. They have had whānau of all ages attending, from pēpi through to kaumātua. Classes have been running for five weeks and have been full every week. These will continue until the end of the term and we look to resume after the holidays. Great positive feedback has been received and it has been especially good to hear te reo Māori being used more around the rohe.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

Rahera Tainui, Tayejana Coulston, Shiana Meihana, Tonihi Paewhenua, Katene Campbell, Tama Coulston, Arama Weepu, Aroha Tainui, Lawrence Price, Eldon Wilson, Darcy Stokes, Fiona Lang, Anaru Lang.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Lochiel Marching Drill Team

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual event with performances by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams. It is held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the capital of Scotland each August as one of the Edinburgh Festival events. The term “tattoo” derives from a 17th century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe (“turn off the tap”), a signal to tavern owners each night, played by a regiment’s Corps of Drums, to turn off the taps of their ale kegs so the soldiers would retire to their billeted lodgings at a reasonable hour. With the establishment of modern barracks and full military bands later in the 18th century, the term “tattoo” was used to describe the last duty call of the day, as well as a ceremonial form of evening entertainment performed by military musicians. In July this year, Tayla Nelson-Tuhuru (mokopuna of Paul and June Tuhuru) had the opportunity to travel to Scotland and Australia with the Lochiel Marching Drill Team to perform at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The team dedicated their experience over the course of the past four months in Edinburgh and Sydney to their late coach, Colleen Pobar QSM – their march was a final salute to her. Tayla said “It was an honour to be a part of and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support of whānau, hapū and iwi. The Lochiel team is now retired after 53 years in Colleen’s legacy.”

Te Atakura 2019

Poutini Kāi Tahu kapa haka along with all the other papatipu rūnaka represented themselves proudly with tino ātaahua waiata – KA MAU TE WEHI WHĀNAU! Our rōpū made a special tribute to the late Kori Hutana, singing one of his favourite songs, “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. A photo of Kori was onstage while the rōpū performed.

Launch of Te Tai Poutini Māori Tourism Strategy

On 15 November the launch of the Te Tai Poutini Māori Tourism Strategy was hosted at Arahura Marae, with more than 50 dignitaries and whānau gathered for this special occasion.

Kaumātua Meals

Once a month our marae ringawera prepare yummy kaumātua meals-on-wheels that are sold cheap to our local Waewae kaumātua.

Te Kōhaka Reo o te oho ake o Poutini

Whānau drive and commitment made it possible for the Kōhaka Reo to re-open earlier this year. Kōhaka Reo o te oho ake o Poutini is held every Wednesday from 9.00am to 12.00pm at the Kaniere Playcentre.

Rūnanga Business

Our first rūnanga hui for 2020 will be held on Sunday 9 February. Enquiries to Te Tari o Ngāti Waewae. Phone (03) 755 6451 or email Hamiria.Hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please tell us your stories – send any news and photos to the email address above or give Hamiria a call for more information.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te miroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

There have been mixed reviews from the whitebaiting fraternity, with the age-old whitebaiters declaring it the worst season ever!” being rolled out more often than not. But there’s been enough bait around for most of us to have had a good feed. So no complaints here!

Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

It has been another busy month and it looks like things will not be quietening down this side of Christmas!

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

Mahi rūnaka

Notice of appointment - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative & Alternative Representative Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio We are pleased to announce the re-appointment of Susan Wallace as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative, and the appointment of Kara Edwards as Alternative Representative for Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio. On behalf of the Office of Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio, we wish both Susan and Kara all the best with their appointments.

Susan Wallace and Kara Edwards.

Secondary schools grant 2020

school, and that they have registered/are registering with the rūnaka. Details of a verified bank account must accompany all applications.

The Komiti Mātauraka wishes to announce that the Secondary Schools Grant is now open. These grants assist with school-related expenses such as school and examination fees, field trips, uniform, stationery and other equipment that our rakatahi require for their education.

Forms are available on our website www.makaawhio.maori.nz, or to receive by post call the office on (03) 755 7885.

Criteria Open to students in years 9 to 13 who whakapapa to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. Applicants must provide verified bank details, proof of attendance to a secondary

Applications close Friday 21 February 2020 These grants are kindly financed by Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio Ltd and administrated by Komiti Mātauraka, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio.

Māhaki Mātauraka scholarships

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio – via our Komiti Mātauraka – has an exciting announcement regarding rakatahi scholarships. Our rūnaka has agreed to invest significant pūtea towards rakatahi development with a particular focus on building cultural capability, as we grow the next generation of leaders. We have developed three new scholarships to achieve this goal.

These scholarships are each valued at $2,500 a year, with applicants applying for a portion of these funds. Applications are now being accepted for both of these scholarships. Applicants must be: • Registered members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. • Willing to participate in rūnanga/tribal leadership programmes. • Able to demonstrate how they will give back to the wider hapū by sharing their experiences and learnings.

Rakatahi Matatū Māhaki is aimed at supporting our rakatahi to attend rūnanga and iwi rakatahi programmes such as Te Ara Whakatipu and Manawa Hou. Rakatahi Matatoa Māhaki supports our rakatahi who are representing their region or country in sports, arts or leadership fields.

• Be able to demonstrate commitment to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. • Have a firm commitment to kaupapa Māori, including an agreement to studying te reo Māori throughout their schooling, and to participate in kapa haka and other kaupapa Māori activities offered by their kura.

The third scholarship, Whai Te Mātauranga, supports attendance at boarding schools – particularly our Māori boarding schools. We are offering three scholarships, each valued at $7,000 a year. Two of these are available to rakatahi based on Te Tai Poutini, and the third is available to rakatahi living anywhere in Aotearoa. Successful applicants will receive the scholarship every year for the duration of their time at boarding school, on the basis of a full year’s attendance. Applicants for this scholarship must meet the criteria above, and:

Please contact our office to register your interest in any of these opportunities. We are still in the process of developing application forms, at which point we will be seeking applications for all scholarships.

Hui-ā-Iwi – Murihiku 2019

We sent a van full of our kaumātua to Waihōpai, with whānau travelling separately, for a weekend that was enjoyed by all. Our taua and pōua enjoyed catching up with old friends and buying Ngāi Tahu merchandise, and were treated to a lovely high tea in the kaumātua lounge.

There were so many awesome things to enjoy over the weekend. Some of us learned more about our whakapapa, some took the opportunity to get tā moko, some enjoyed meeting new cuzzies and chilling with old cuzzies they had not seen in a long time.

Some of our whānau stood with the Poutini Ngāi Tahu group in Te Atakura, singing our hearts out under the bright lights.

Kāti Māhaki whānau had a wonderful time. A huge mihi to Murihiku whānui for the delicious kai and manaakitanga. See you all at the next one!

Barbara Vaea, Barbara Greer, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and Melvyn Wilson waiting for the pōwhiri to begin.

Poutini Ngāi Tahu performing in Te Atakura.

Our kaumātua Elaine Williams, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and Barbara Vaea in the van to Waihōpai.

Sandra Blackburn and Elaine Williams watching Poutini Ngāi Tahu whānau on stage.

Makaawhio Christmas Pool Party – Sunday 8 December

This is a reminder to our members not to miss out on our Christmas Pool Party at the Hokitika Centennial Pool from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. There will also be an early visit from Hana Kōkō – so to ensure your tamariki receive a little something, please bring a named Christmas present to be given out on the day. We have set a maximum of $10 for presents. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Maramataka

Rūnanganui Hui – Saturday 14 December Whakamahi, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. Our members are welcome to attend these hui – please contact the office if you have any questions.

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office.

Keeping in touch and up-to-date

Rūnaka website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website. Registered members can access a members’ only section that allows them to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau but if you have not received one, please contact the office.

E-pānui rūnaka

Membership database

Let us know what you think and make sure to send us any news and tidbits to share. There is plenty of room for contributions.

Phone (03) 755 7885 or e-mail: heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi mō te kirihimete me te tau hou ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

E-pānui is a regular fortnightly newsletter to let members know what we have been up to and what is coming up. These are sent by e-mail and can also be accessed via a link in the members’ section of our website. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office and let us know your e-mail address to add to our whānau email group.

We are still working to update contact details for more than 200 members. Please contact the office to check if you are one of these whānau. You can also help by checking if we have the correct address, phone number and e-mail addresses for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna – and while you’re at it, double check all your whānau are registered!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Kirini Whānau Hikoi

The call went out and the whānau responded, with 25 descendants and 11 partners between the ages of 3 and 80 travelling from the North Island and Australia to explore the land walked by our tīpuna: Hakopa Te Ata o Tu, Thomas Eustace Green, Tame Eutahi Kirini, William Green, Wiremu Kingi Kirini. For some it was their first visit to Christchurch and their first time meeting our wider whānau.

It was then on to Quake City to view the top of the Kaiapoi Pā Monument, the construction of which we are led to believe was instigated by our tipuna, Thomas Eustace Green while he was upoko of Tuahiwi Marae. A trip into the city would not be complete without a drive past the office in Show Place. We then travelled to Banks Peninsula, stopping at Little River for a break, and then at Duvauchelle where one of our whānau was born several generations ago. We drove around Akaroa and saw the buildings reflecting those early settlers of both French and English descent. On our way back we heard some of the stories of the events at Red Jacket Bay and Ōnawe Point, highlighting the at times precarious positions our ancestors had to endure.

On the first evening we celebrated Clive Barron’s 70th birthday, which was a great way to connect and share our common bonds. We also went through our itinerary for the next two days, especially the departure time for the bus each morning – there were a few close calls for one or two of our whānau, but fortunately no one was left behind.

Our final stop for the day was Koukourarata Marae at Port Levy, where Thomas Green Snr lived with his wife and his children were born. It is also where he drowned in 1850. We were met and welcomed by Marae Manager Manaia Cunningham, and Rūnanga Representative Elizabeth Cunningham. The strangest of things happened as we were getting off the bus: a pīwakawaka flitted over our heads, and as I started replying to Manaia, it came inside and flitted over our heads again as if to welcome us all and to say that our tūpuna were there, acknowledging our arrival and connections to this place of sanctuary.

Sunday morning brought a beautifully clear sky and the anticipation among our group was evident. Our GoBus driver Bruce was very accommodating and ensured we saw as much as possible. Our first stop was at the site of the former CTV building, the White Chairs memorial and the Cardboard Cathedral. These visual reminders of the earthquakes made it very real for those who had never been to Christchurch or had not visited in some time. The tumbled-down remains of the cathedral were a contrast against the new buildings surrounding it. We stopped at the flower tribute wall by the Canterbury Museum to acknowledge and pay our respects to the victims of the terrorist attack in March. 8

Everybody expressed a sense of being home and peace within the marae and its environs, with some saying they would return in the future.

Time seemed to pass slowly as we connected and reconnected, but we had to keep our next appointment with Mel Taite-Pitama and the absolutely wonderful kaiako and tamariki at the kura down the road – a visit that was especially significant after learning that the land the kura stands on was gifted by Hakopa Te Ata o Tū and others.

Much discussion took place once we got back to Woodend as we shared stories of what we knew of our tūpuna, and added to these with everything we had learned during the day. We were exhausted, but looking forward to the next day’s visit to Tuahiwi Marae.

The tamariki performed several waiata which was inspiring for all of us, especially those younger whānau members who are involved in their school kapa haka groups. To hear the tamariki singing and talking in the Ngāi Tahu dialect was beautiful and shows that the efforts being taken to preserve and build it intergenerationally are working. We gifted a tōtara tree to the kura as a reminder of our visit, and to acknowledge the connections we share.

We were greeted by another beautiful morning with clear blue sky and sunshine, and were all ready before the bus arrived. There was much talk about what to expect, as many of the whānau had never visited their own marae. We gathered at the gate with great anticipation, and as we were called on the older cousins among us led the way onto the marae. Once we were seated inside, Joseph Hullen welcomed us and acknowledged the actions and achievements of our tūpuna. It was a special occasion, and tears of joy flowed freely as I replied to the tremendous welcome home that joined us with those past and present.

We walked down to the Church of St Stephen’s and then on to the urupā where our tūpuna are buried. The long headstone of Hakopa Te Ata Otu and his immediate family is impressive in size. Those buried around it show the family connections of the following generations. Not far from this headstone is a much smaller one in white marble marking the lives of the Green brothers, Thomas and William.

After a cuppa, the bus took us to the Kaiapoi Pā Monument, where Joseph told a number of the stories he had heard about the exploits of Hakopa before, during and after the siege of the pā. It was significant to hear these, thinking about the fact that if he had made a different decision at the time we might not be here today to listen to his incredible story. After a period of reflection we returned to Tuahiwi and the muchanticipated hāngī put down by Grenville Pitama. No one was disappointed with the end results – Grenville is a true master of hāngī and hospitality. After our kai, some listened to stories of the pā while others soaked up the wairua of our tūrangawaewae.

I believe everyone came away with different memories and experiences from these two days. Our adventure of discovery and connection was made possible with the assistance of a number of key people: Arapata Reuben and Joseph Hullen, Ngāi Tahu whakapapa experts, Morgan Lee, Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor, and last but not least, Colleen Ritchie (Chief Wrangler) and Virginia Bitossi (unpaid PA to the Chief Wrangler for keeping everyone informed). Nā (Un-official Tour Guide and Family Historian) Michael Bosman

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Hui-ā-Iwi Kapa Haka

Hui-ā-Iwi 2019 was enjoyed by Rāpaki whānau and the manaaki shown by our southern cousins was greatly appreciated. Ngā mihi nui ki a Murihiku whānui.

Rāpaki kapahaka on stage at Hui-ā-Iwi 2019.

Tuia 250 ki Whakaraupō

By the time you read this, the visit by three waka hourua will have been completed. One of the highlights for whānau was the opportunity to look after Kōtukumairangi and paddle regularly in it on Whakaraupō. Whānau paddling Kōtukumairangi on Whakaraupō.

Tauroa Rakena Whānau get together

The Tauroa Rakena whānau got together for a recent visit from some of our Tauroa cuzzies.

Back, Jamie Jones, Kenny Rakena, Robin Rakena, Materae Royal, Allan Couch. Sitting, Nola Rakena-Jones, Aunt Sal, Aunt Elaine, Uncle Ray Couch. Front, Erina Tahere-Barnes, Ramari Tauroa, Maeva Tauroa. Photographer Lynette Rangiwananga.

Kaumātua Morning Tea

Monthly morning teas in our wharekai have been providing our local Rāpaki kaumātua with the opportunity to come together socially to chat, (gossip), eat and check up on each others’ wellbeing. In November, we were delighted to have pupils from Lyttelton Primary School visit with their Principal Brendan Wright. They entertained us and shared some of the mahi they have been involved in this year related specifically to our Ngāti Wheke stories. Lyttelton Primary School pupils in the wharekai entertaining our kaumātua.

Rāpaki Block MR875 Section 1A2B Beneficiaries Meeting

The new trustees of MR875 Section 1A2B are calling a meeting of the beneficiaries of this block to take place on Saturday, 15 February 2020, 10.00am at Rāpaki Marae. The purpose of the hui is to present a new trust deed, introduce the new trustees and discuss proposed land management options for the block.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Te Taumutu Rūnanga Structure

Over the course of the past two issues of Te Pānui Rūnaka, we have been sharing information on our structure. In the October edition we announced our new Executive team, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate and gave a very detailed account of our Taumutu legal structure – the three entities (Incorporated Society, Chartiable Trust and Marae trustees) and explained their purpose. In the November edition, we retained your keen interest by explaining our Strategic Priorities and financial management. In this edition, we thought it important to reflect on our journey between 1998 and 2018. We have been able to provide the following opportunities for our whānau:

Tamariki days

Hīkoi/events

Eeling wānanga

Tikanga and kawa wānanga

Rongoā/mirimiri wānanga

Whakapapa wānanga

Raranga wānanga

Ngā toi wānanga

Kaumātua lunches

Sports Days

Te Atakura/Kapa Haka

Christmas church services

Oral history wānanga

Taiaha wānanga

Cultural mapping wānanga

Educational resources produced

We have completed the following marae-based mahi: 1988

Tuteahuka, children’s playground

1999

Kitchen extension

2000

New office, new dining room

2001

Wetland planting, marae repaint

2002

Accessibility ramp

2003

Pathway to urupā

2004

Gateway

2005

Retaining wall, driveway

2006

Concrete path to office

2008

Hone Wetere new roof, repaint marae

2009

New carpets and curtains

2010

Hone Wetere repaint

2012

Generator installed

2015

Marae repaint, wetland complete

2017

New flooring, turbo fan ovens

2018

Waikēkēwai restoration project

Te Mana Kuratahi 2019 – Primary School Kapa Haka Competition

Children’s University Graduation

This year Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu tamariki were involved in the Canterbury pilot of Children’s University. We were happy to see six tamariki graduate at the Christchurch Town Hall this year, with 10 more on their way to graduation in 2020. You may have seen us on Seven Sharp! Congratulations to our graduates Tynesha-Rose Tainui, Aaliya Cameron, Tamanuhiri and Puraoterangi Parata. Your hard work and dedication to learning outside of your classroom is unwavering and we look forward to supporting your learning journey next year! The Hauora portfolio will be supporting this programme for 2020, please contact Brenda KingiBooth for more information. Ka rawe!

Congratulations to these three descendents of Hana Hipi and Hoani Nutira for their recent stand at Te Mana Kuratahi 2019 in Waikato. After several months of full on training, first time competitors Mihimarino Parata, her twin cousins Rangitiriao and Te Atarau Nutira, and their kapa, Te Pā o Rākaihautū, took the stage by fire and represented us with confidence and pride. A very proud moment not only for their immediate whānau but also for the wider hapū. All three girls, their whānau and their pā wānanga extend their thanks to the rūnanga, whānau, friends, tutors and the Ngāi Tahu Fund for the support to help make the campaign and trip to Waikato possible.

Rangitiriao Nutira, Mihimarino Parata, Te Atarau Nutira.

Tynesha Rose Tainui and Tamanuhiri Parata at Graduation.

Hui-ā-Iwi

Thank you to the many kaiako, kaitito, kaihaka, kairakuraku, kaitautoko and extended whānau for helping get our teams to stage. It’s a huge commitment but well worth it. This year our Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki whānau learnt a bit more about the Rākaihautū kōrero, our whakapapa connections to Murihiku and the basics of old school poi drills. The poi was a bit of a challenge for us but something we will continue to work on to help prepare our rangatahi and tamariki for their ongoing kapa haka journey.

Murihiku kai, Murihiku taoka, Rakiura kai, Rakiura takata. Tēnei te mihi maioha o Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu ki a koutou o Murihiku. Kua tau te waka ki uta, kua ea. A huge mihi to our whānau of Murihiku and the staff of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for an amazing Hui-ā-Iwi. There was something there to engage everyone. We all came away from it exhausted, but happy. We were informed, entertained and most importantly we had the time to spend together ā hapū, ā iwi to talk about and hear about the things that were important to us.

Ngāi Tahu Fund, thank you for the ongoing support you provide to Te Atakura. Your support helps us prepare the whānau, wānanga new compositions, learn our own kōrero and so much more. The benefits of this funding can be seen every time a rūnanga takes the stage.

To the many behind the scenes who have been planning the hui for months, to the many ringa raupā who worked from dawn into the late night, e kore e mimiti te puna aroha. Te Atakura Kapa haka is more than just entertainment. It is a tangible reminder and link to our whānau, hapū and iwi identity. It brings together our kōrero, our reo, our tikanga and whakapapa. It helps to embed intergenerational learning and bind us tighter as whānau. This year, Te Atakura once again delivered on providing a platform to celebrate our hapū and iwi pride. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the rūnanga bring their hapū anthems to the stage. The new compositions, the new level of confidence and expertise of the kaihaka and the fact that most teams had two or three generations performing together was a real testament to the aspirations of Te Atakura. As hapū and iwi we have come a long way.

Back: Reihana Parata, Daphne O’Connell, Puamiria ParataGoodall, Waiariki Paraone, Aitutaki Tongia. Front: Te Hana Tongia, Nanaia Tamati Kaa, Liz Brown, Ngarita Radford, Shanikqua Chase, Nerissa Kaa.

Back: Kenai Tongia, Liz Brown, Tai Tongia, Aitutaki Tongia, Enoka Kaa Reynolds. Front: Ngarita Radford, Shanikqua Chase, Nerissa Kaa, Justice Arahanga Pryor.

Back: Savanah Tukariri, Miere Paraone, Lisa Cameron, Ra Dallas, Robbie Tongia. Front: Temetiu Tongia, Jordan Cameron, Jodi Cameron.

Back: Annette Keepa, Rulon Nutira, Temetiu Tongia, Ripeka Paraone. Front: Savanah Tukariri, Miere Paraone, Lisa Cameron, Aalia Cameron, Te Hana Tongia, Puamiria Parata-Goodall.

Back: Shanikqua Chase, Tai Tongia, Justice Arahanga Pryor. Front: Awhioraki Goodall, Hemiata Tongia, Enoka Kaa Reynolds.

Upcoming dates • Tamariki Sports Day – Thursday 23 January, at 10.00am, at Te Pā o Moki. • Rūnanga hui – Sunday 26 February, at 10.00am, at Te Pā o Moki (please bring shared kai) • Waitangi Day Celebration and Selwyn District Citizenship Ceremony – 10.00am Thursday, 6 February 2019 at Te Pā o Moki • Kaitiakitanga Portfolio hui – 27 January, at 5.00pm, at Town Office; 75 Main South Road • Hauora Portfolio hui – Tuesday, 4 February, 5.30pm at Town Office; 75 Main South Road • Ruahikihikitanga Portfolio Hui – Tuesday 11 February, 5.30pm at Town Office: 75 Main South Road Please note all rūnanga meetings and portfolio hui meetings are open meetings that all whānau members are encouraged to attend. We hope to see many new faces and a return of familiar faces in the new year.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Weightlifting and Rugby achievements

In August, Hunter and Corey Halbert-Pere and Dyasia Ormsby competed in the Secondary Schools Weightlifting National Competition representing Haeata Community Campus.

All three boys still have a few years in their respective categories. On 28 September Dyasia and Hunter both made the U17 Waitaha Māori Rugby team, playing in Murihiku where they secured first place for both the tournament and the haka.

Corey Halbert-Pere won first place in the Under 49kg, U15 category. Hunter placed fourth with a 71kg snatch and 75kg clean and jerk.

Based on their performance in this tournament, both boys and Samuel Forster (also Kāi Tahu) went on to be selected for the Te Waipounamu Māori Rugby Tournament team.

On 30 September, Corey unofficially broke the NZ clean and jerk record of 56kg. Despite achieving the lift, his record will not be made official because the competition wasn’t officiated by Olympic Weightlifting NZ judges. He has one more year to officially break all three records for the snatch, clean and jerk and total.

Hunter Halbert-Pere competed in 2Toa Aotearoa on 15 November – results to be published in another edition.

Day of reflection and celebration

On 17 November a small group of whānau gathered to take part in the unveiling of the headstone for Te Maraeroa Ruru and celebrate what would have been his 90th birthday. This time the weather was great; no gumboots were required which set the tone for the day. The whānau would like to say thanks to all those who could not make it but sent kind messages. Thanks also to those who were involved in the mahi and shared some laughs to get us where we are today. It is all greatly appreciated.

Hui-ā-Iwi – Te Atakura

Check out these pictures of our kapa haka team!

Wairewa Rūnanga Sister City Cultural Exchange Nā Tony Smith

This year my friends and sensei Dan and Yoshimi organised a cultural exchange experience with the people of the Wakayama district. Members of the Mau Taiaha group met with different groups based at the Kada International Youth Centre. We were also able to come up with a small kapa haka routine, much to the delight of the locals. We met with Iaido and Kendo schools, as well as a Japanese dance troupe and a couple of grand masters of both the Koto and Shakuhachi musical instruments. This was of great interest to me and I was able to gift them Māori instruments that I had made for the occasion.

Kia ora whānau, Last year, the 45th anniversary Sister City celebrations with Kurashiki in Japan were cancelled due to flooding in the Mabi area. I was already committed to the trip so I travelled there anyway. This year, the celebrations went ahead and I returned to Japan to attend the 46th anniversary. I was part of the Budo (martial arts) group, representing both Mau Taiaha and Iaido. In Japan, we joined with some members of kapa haka group Te Pao a Tahu, who had opened the celebrations four days earlier. Together we met with the Mayor of Kurashiki and representatives of our respective cultural exchange groups for a formal dinner. Throughout the celebration we enjoyed a range of activities including ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), a traditional tea ceremony, a trip to a sword-making foundry and a visit to the Mabi district to see the rebuild process. I would like to thank the representatives of the Kurashiki City Council for their wonderful hospitality.

Formal dinner with the Mayor of Kurashiki including representatives from Te Pao a Tahu, Te Whare Tū Taua o Waitaha, Tū Toka Tū Ariki and local branches of Iaiado and Aikido.

Tony Smith (right) with a Japanese swordsman in traditional armour.

Mau Taiaha Grading at Wairewa

Te Whare Tū Taua ki Waitaha held another grading wānanga at Wairewa, over the weekend of 22 to 24 November. This grading was for Poutahi and Pourua grades only and saw 38 members take part. It was another successful wānanga overseen by our recently graded Pouwaru, Aaron Hapuku. Ngā mihi ki a koutou i ā koutou mahi rangatira. Te Whare Tū Taua ki Waitaha would like to again thank Kāti Makō, Wairewa Marae for their hospitality.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Rā whānau

Congratulations to Jayden Tainui and Brenna Fairhall for bringing these beautiful twin boys into the world. Bryce George Tainui and Collin Murray Tainui were born on 14 October, the newest members of Te Whānau o Ōnuku. Pictured representing their Canterbury whakapapa at four weeks-old, their Pōua (George Tainui) would be so proud to have not one, but two wee men representing Banks Peninsula. With great teachers in their lives, the boys will grow up with strong mahinga kai knowledge from their Pōua (Jason Tainui) and a strong love of cars from their dad. We welcome them home to Ōnuku.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Incorporated Society and Te Kāhui o Ōnuku recently donated $20,000 to the Akaroa Health Trust, with a pou that was carved by Caleb Robinson under the guidance of his uncle, master carver Fayne Robinson.

This is part of efforts to build a strong foothold in Akaroa, establishing as an integral part of the community, and being party to future decision-making.

The pou represent two significant tīpuna to Ōnuku whānau: Rākaihautū and Karaweko. As the senior tipuna, Rākaihautū is depicted within the top portion of the pou as the captain of the Uruao. Below Rākaihautū is Karaweko, a former chief of the Kāi Tārewa people of Ōnuku and the namesake of our whare tipuna. Karaweko is depicted on the pou wearing his blanket, and in human form as he is not an ancient tipuna. Ōnuku whānau worked closely with the Akaroa Health Board during the building process of the towns new health hub, as well as blessing the building before it opened and conducting the pōwhiri on opening day.

L-r, Mike Norris (Akaroa Health Centre), Wi Tainui and Bruce Rhodes (Ōnuku kaumātua).

Ko Awa Iti te awa – Me tiaki te wai!

Ōnuku whānau members participated in a wānanga that included a working bee to plant natives around our awa. The kaupapa of the planting was to increase filtration and to encourage whānau to use our awa as a space for reflection, connection and of course play for our tamariki. The next step is to create better access from our marae and then hopefully introduce freshwater crayfish to the awa.

Karen Morgan, Ngaio Tuari, Dominee Morgan, Wendy DallasKatoa, Debbie Tikao, Taryn (Beeps) Dunseath.

Taryn (Beeps) Dunseath. Dominee Morgan. Baby Dominee Dunseath.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2019

We had the privilege and absolute pleasure of escorting our kaumātua, Uncle Terry Ryan, Nanny Ngaio and Taua Karen, alongside Ōnuku royalty Uncle Bruce and Aunty Polly. Our departure from the Ngāi Tahu office was blessed by Jymal Morgan and our travel to Murihiku went very smoothly. We enjoyed numerous stops at all the hot spots and had playground time for our tamariki thanks to our driver matua Paul Skipper.

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei ngā rangatira o Kāi Tahu tēnā koutou. Ki a koutou, te Rūnanga o Waihōpai, te haukāinga he mihi maioha ki a koutou. Ko koutou ngā tohunga o te manaakitanga mai i ngā tamariki ki ngā kaumātua, tēna rā koutou kātoa. Ōnuku sent a contingent of around 40 whānau members to Murihiku to celebrate and enjoy what it is to be Kāi Tahu.

Mauri

We were welcomed into ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill with a very powerful and moving pōwhiri. It included an awe-inspiring haka pōwhiri performed by rangatahi from various kura around the takiwā. Ōnuku whānau had the honour of handing over the mauri to Waihōpai. Jymal Morgan spoke at the pōwhiri on our behalf and gave a thoughtprovoking kōrero that had everyone talking.

Jymal Morgan.

Onuku whānau pictured outside the ILT Stadium Southland prior to the pōwhiri and the bestowing of the mauri.

Kapa haka

Ōnuku whānau spent 10 weeks gearing up for Te Atakura, the kapa haka showcase at Hui-a-Iwi. Taryn (Beeps) Dunseath did an amazing job preparing our kapa with ages ranging from 2 to 67 years-old. It was a great opportunity for our tamariki to forge lasting relationships with each other and with their pakeke and kaumātua as we all stood on stage and performed Ōnuku waiata together.

It was the first performance since primary school for some of our kaihaka and it was the first performance ever for others! Our whaikōrero was delivered by Pewhairangi Morgan, one of your younger performers and was received with a huge applause from the crowd. A big mihi to Te Atakura committee for organising this event and for their assistance with funding to help us along the way. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i tautoko i te kaupapa nei.

Ngā kaihaka o Ōnuku.

Pewhairangi Morgan.

The manaakitanga expressed by our hosts was amazing – ko koutou ā runga! Our kaumātua were treated like royalty with a high tea and entertainment. There were a range of activities that kept our tamariki entertained throughout the three-day event. Saturday night’s entertainment by the Super Funk Band had everybody up out of their seats and dancing and enjoying the evening together.

Kaumātua - Paul Skipper, Karen Morgan, Ngaio Tuari, Bruce and Polly Rhodes. A handful of our tamariki enjoying the climbing wall at ILT: Back, Mai Hawaiki, Amber. Middle: Pewhairangi, Kiniwai, Maraea, Mila, Front: Legend, Taiwhenua. Karen Morgan and Ngaio Tuari.

We also took the opportunity to make a quick trip down to windy Bluff, which was also a great time spent with our whānau whānui. We were “blown away” by the beautiful scenery. Hui-ā-Iwi was a hugely successful event and one that has forged relationships and created lifelong memories. Many thanks to all of those who worked tirelessly to pull it off. Mokori anō, ka rere ngā mihi ki a tātou katoa. Polly and Bruce Rhodes at Stirling Point, Bluff. Andrew Robinson at Bluff Hill Lookout Point .

LIME hui at Ōnuku Marae

Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education A colloquium of over 200 indigenous PhD students and academics from the University of Melbourne including a delegation from Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, USA and Canada were hosted by University of Otago Medical School at Ōnuku Marae. The Māori/Indigenous Health Institute (Mihi) has had a long association with Ōnuku, with a number of delegates having attended the University of Otago, Christchurch’s immersion week at Ōnuku as fourth-year medical students. This delegation came to Ōnuku Marae as part of a learning and exchange of indigenous history, protocols, values and cultural. Attendee Tarneen Callope from Australia commented “What an amazing experience we shared at LIME Connection VIII in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). There was so much to take in and so much to learn from each other about the importance of sharing our knowledge and ways to improve Indigenous health outcomes through higher education. Day one at Ōnuku was a beautiful cultural experience and a wonderful start to the conference. Ōnuku Marae is in scenic Akaroa Harbour and is a place that represents the founding spirit of the past and nourishes our spirit and enriches our lives. We were welcomed to the spirit of Ōnuku and experienced a day of sharing and connecting. This amazing day gave delegates the opportunity to be welcomed by the Māori people of the land, share culture, stories, history and kai.”

One of the highlights for both Ōnuku and manuhiri, was when we played the video “The history of our wharekai and wharenui” on a big screen in front of the wharenui. Everyone sat on the grass enjoying the beautiful vista and experiencing the history and vibrant culture of Ōnuku Rūnanga. The day was overflowing with manaakitaka and included very special moments of remembering Uncle Waitai and Uncle Pere. At the hākari Ōnuku thrilled these delegates with an impressive selection of local kaimoana and other delights from the pātaka. Overall this was a very successful hui and has built on the relationship and partnership we have with Mihi.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua and its regional entity. Aoraki Environmental Consultancy (AEC) recently hosted the Commissioner of Crown Lands on a hīkoi of the Rangitata River catchment. The commissioner makes decisions about how the Crown “owned” riverbeds are managed and saw first-hand how previous decisions by Crown departments and councils had degraded the Rangitata Statutory Acknowledgment area. The TRoNT Te Ao Tūroa team has been working closely with AEC on a new initiative called E Rere Ana Te Rakitata that seeks to enable Arowhenua to exercise mana whakahaere over freshwater within their rohe. The commissioner is keen to work with Arowhenua and other government agencies to support this initiative.

L-R: Craig Harris (Commissioner), Karl Russell and Michael McMillan (AEC) Sophie MacGregor (Te Ao Tūroa) Photo taken by Matthew Ross (Te Ao Tūroa).

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Marae bookings

Bookings are slowing down as tends to happen at this time of year. It’s a good time to check out the booking calendar on our website and book the marae for any upcoming events.

Waimate High School kapa haka

In September the Waimate High School kapa haka stayed for a weekend, and kindly gave the rūnanga a koha – a carving depicting the shortfin eel. A very thoughtful gesture.

Fresh in the Māra Kai!

We have a variety of salad greens ready for whānau to pick up and enjoy. Rūnanga whānau are welcome to come and help themselves to some beautiful fresh and healthy produce.

Waihao website

If you do not have a password for the registered members’ area of our website, contact the office by emailing waihao. manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. This area of the website allows whānau to book the marae and submit grant applications. All confirmed minutes, policy and procedure documents and TRoNT reports are also found in this section.

Reminders

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. If you have moved, or changed your email address, please advise the office so that we can update these records. Have you registered all your whānau members? Contact the office today to check. Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao by phone, (03) 689 4726 or email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Wishing you a wonderful holiday season with your whānau. Meri Kirihimete!

Kimi is in the Christmas spirit.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Registrations

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invites all potential members to contact Office Co-ordinator Jenny Brookes to request a registration form. Email moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Phone (03) 439 4816. Post: 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki, RD2, Palmerston, Otago 9482.

We encourage our registered members to contact the office to check their contact details and update them if necessary. This enables us to provide regular updates on rūnanga activities as well as information from our Te Rūnanga Representative.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2019

Fifty two members of our rūnanga attended Hui-ā-Iwi in Invercargill, and all who went had an enjoyable time.

Amazing, supportive cousins, Sheryl and Erin Boulter with Lisa Te Raki.

Matapura Ellison and David Higgins

Office Hours

The rūnanga office will be closed from 2.30pm o Friday 20 December and will re-open at 8.00am on Monday 13 January 2020. Ngā mihi mō te Kirihimete Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa

Winsome Skerret and Keri Dee

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki On behalf of all the whānau who attended Hui-a-Iwi from Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. Mokori anō kia rere kā mihi ki a koutou e kā whanauka o Murihiku. Nā tō koutou kaha ki te manaaki i a mātou, ā, ki te whakamana me te whakakotahi i a tātou kā uri o Tahu Pōtiki. Ko kī kā kete, nō reira me mihi ka tika ki a koutou katoa e te hau kāika, te manawhenua. Aoraki matatū!

Rūnaka receives an original collage with a smokefree message

In October, an exhibition with a smoke free message was held at the Gallery on Blueskin, Waitati. As part of the exhibition, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka were presented with an original collage from local artist Annejennette Maki, supported by the Cancer Society Otago and Southland Division. Her journey began four years ago with tobacco packets. She knew in her heart there was something she had to create and in her artist statement she says: “I have applied the tobacco packets and have only used three colours which have meaning to me, (gold=treasure, blue=life, white=DNA). The message I want to say is already in the art itself. Individually I cannot give a name for each piece but as a collective they all represent, whakapapa. In my conclusion, I have been a smoker since 1816. Break my whakapapa, breed this out.”

Artist Annejennette Maki (middle) with Maria Russell and Tumai Ora who received one of the works as a gift for the rūnaka and Tumai Ora. Photo right: Collage gifted to Tūmai Ora and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki.

Nohoaka (whānau camping)

A large grassed area is available for camping and has toilets, showers and washing facilities. It is within easy walking distance to the beach. A boat ramp is also nearby.

Summer holidays are getting closer, so why not spend some time camping at Puketeraki! Members are welcome to camp at either the nohoaka site or Te Taumata o Puaka.

You will need to book and all we ask for is a koha. Please contact the office either by email: admin@puketeraki.nz or phone (03) 465 7300.

The nohoaka site is on the Coast Road, opposite the marae, and has magnificent views of the coastline. To get to the sea you can walk down a steep track on the site or walk into Karitāne (approximately 10 minutes) and take any number of easy tracks to the beach. There are no facilities so you will need to be completely self-sufficient, or you can use the toilet and shower facilities at Te Taumata o Puaka. Te Taumata o Puaka is located next to the shop in Karitāne and is on the site of the rūnaka office.

View from the Nohoaka.

Te Taumata o Puaka camping area.

East Otago Taiāpure (EOT) Research Evening

On Thursday 7 November Puketeraki Marae hosted the 10th annual East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening. Held each year, the evening allows University of Otago students who have conducted research in the area to present a short talk to the community. The talks keep people informed about the various research projects being conducted in and around the EOT and provide an opportunity for the community to ask questions about the students work.

This year, 11 students talked about a range of projects in the marine space. It was a momentous occasion as the research evening has been running for 10 years now. A big thank you to the community for supporting these student projects and talks. If you would like more information about the research projects, please email lisa.vanhalderen@otago.ac.nz

Key members from the University of Otago – Back: Anne-Marie Jackson, Ngahuia Mita, Chanel Phillips, Terina Raureti, Louise Bennet-Jones, Maddy Glover, Becky Kerr, Anna Kluibenschedl, Chris Hepburn. Front: Tim Howarth, Lisa van Halderen, Ben Hanara, Gaby Keeler-May, Duong Lê, Gaya Gnanalingam.

The EOT Research Evening presenters and their topics.

Te Kupenga o MAI 2019

The Māori and Indigenous Doctoral students conference: 14-17 November Organised by whānau member Dr Pete Russell, the Puketeraki Marae hosted Te Kupenga o MAI 2019, the Māori and Indigenous Doctoral students conference. There was a huge turnout with more than 90 students from all over Aotearoa and a delegation from the University of Melbourne. The presentations demonstrated the depth and breadth of research being conducted by Māori and indigenous scholars.

A good time was also had on the Waikouaiti River with Karitāne Māori Tours paddling waka and helping build the sand wall near Ōhinepouwera. The conference was followed by a writing retreat where 25 students stayed on and got stuck into some serious thesis writing. This is the 7th writing retreat to be held at the marae in the last three years. The conference and writing retreat were supported by Te Kupenga o MAI, THE Aotearoa Network of Māori and Indigenous Scholars and Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence.

Plenary speakers included whānau member Brendan Flack, who spoke on waka voyaging, and a panel formed by Lyn Carter, Katharina Ruckstuhl and Chanel Phillips who recounted their PhD journies.

Ninety students from all over Aotearoa including a delegation from the University of Melbourne, at Puketeraki Marae.

Students enjoying the Puketeraki Beach.

Kaumātua Mana Motuhake Poi Research Project

In November, two of our He Korowai Whānau Komiti members Lyn Carter and Hinerangi Ferral-Heath, attended a hui in Rotorua to discuss and plan for a kaumātua research project to take place in 20202022. Maria Russell from health provider Tumai Ora (Waikouaiti) also attend as part of the Puke team.

The goals are firstly to improve intergenerational relationships and cultural knowledge. Secondly, to improve physical functioning for kaumātua through encouraging them and their whānau to engage with cultural landscapes and traditional mahinga kai practices.

The research project is led by a team of community health providers and Waikato University. Puketeraki is the only marae-based whakapapa group to be included, and the only one from the South Island. The project entitled Mātauranga Tuku Iho, relies on traditional narratives that centre on “ako” where a reciprocal relationship of mutual learning and teaching between kaumātua and whānau will lead to whakamāramatanga – change and insights being brought into Te Ao Mārama. The research has a health focus with the wellbeing of whānau at the centre.

Lyn Carter and Hinerangi Ferral-Heath enjoying a break from the proceedings. Hinerangi Ferral-Heath enjoying some healthy hui kai.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā Mihi Aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care.

Marae working bees

Moana Wesley is a member of the Whānau Komiti that looks at events and activities on the marae and is a gardener/contractor who is giving her time and expertise to organise these working bees. Work has begun in the gully beside the whare karakia to

clear around existing ferns and grasses. A donated poka (silver fern variety) that desperately needed planting is now in the gully, where it will soon be joined by other appropriate natives. Poka and other silver fern were once abundant on Otago Peninsula. Recently Moana was joined by two enthusiastic rakatahi to progress more of our planting mahi. If any of our hapū members want to donate some time to getting down to earth mahi, please contact Moana through the office.

Natalie Karaitiana looks at the Poka/Silver fern variety cyathea dealbata now planted in the gully as part of our “Bring back the kererū” project.

Tumai Cassidy and Kiliona Tamati-Tupai’i planting a southern kōwhai/Sophora Microphylla as part of our “Bringing back the kererū” project.

We are increasing work around the marae as we embark on our “Bring back the kererū” project and focus on sprucing up the grounds for 6 February – Tiriti Day!

Achievements

As anticipated last month, Ella McDonald was awarded the Junior Mana Pounamu Award for Queens High School, Dunedin. Congratulations Ella! A wee correction to the write up in last month’s pānui – we look forward to hearing more about all our future leaders, including Ella, Hana-Amaia and Houkura, with their ongoing development and future vocations. So to all our rakatahi out there – share the steps you are taking to fulfill your dreams and aspirations! Gather good people around you to awhi you along the way!

Ella McDonald with her mother Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald at Mana Pounamu Awards evening, 1 November.

Methodist Pūtea Grant 2020

The Methodist Pūtea Grant 2020 is now open. Please see the pānui on the next page of this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Tiriti o Waitangi Commemorations 2020

Don’t forget to diary 6 February. The event will take place from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Ōtākou Marae!

Nau mai, tauti mai! Email office@tro.org.na or phone 03 478 0352.

We need volunteers to work at this event! Please follow the link to register with our office: https:// forms.gle/8HDeSjPisSJYiVgH8 Don’t forget to let us know about your transport needs. Bring your picnic, personal gear, cash and debit card. Prams and wheelchair access is available. Haere mai! The theme of the festival is based on the Ngāi Tahu signatories. The vision they had for their people and their land when they signed Te Tiriti, the way things were at the time of signing, and how Te Tiriti has impacted our people. Ōtākou approached three of our local artists to submit a design for our promotions and merchandise for this event, and selected a submission made by Kirsten Parkinson – thank you for your beautiful work!

Toroa feather artwork by Kirsten Parkinson (née Kemp) of Ōtākou represents the theme of Te Tiriti o Waitangi commemorations to be held 6 February at Ōtākou Marae.

Hapū registrations

Key Rūnanga Representatives and office Contact details

If you are going to be applying for scholarships in the New Year and want to be endorsed as a member of Ōtākou then make sure you are registered with the rūnaka. The Ōtākou Whakapapa Working Party will not be meeting again until next year so time may be against you. Email or phone our office for a hapū registration form.

The Appointments Komiti is currently presiding over nominations and appointment of the new Ōtākou Representative for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The chair of our rūnaka is Donna Matahaere-Atariki and deputy chair is Rachel Wesley. Phone (03) 478 0352 if you wish to contact any of our representatives or to speak to the office manager Michelle Taiaroa McDonald.

Availability of cultural materials

The Komiti Taoka Tuku Iho holds cultural materials for distribution to Kāi Tahu and non-Kāi Tahu individuals or whānau. Their role is to consider applications to use materials for cultural purposes – mainly bird feathers. The komiti oversees the allocation and distribution of these materials to successful applicants. You can access the application from the Department of Conservation (DOC) office in Dunedin, via website, or from our rūnaka office.

Ōtākou hapū members news

Whereabouts in the world are you? Ōtākou welcomes your whānau news. Please send your pānui to us as soon as possible after your event. We are interested in personal achievements in sports, education, study or the arts, your participation in Ngāi Tahu programmes and hui, and anything else of interest to our hapū and iwi including pēpi hou, engagements, weddings, ngā mate, memorials and kupu hou. Please provide photo captions with names of everyone featured. Send your pānui to office@tro.org.nz – we’d love to hear from you!

Ōtākou Website

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online: http://www.otakourūnaka.co.nz/ or by phoning the Ōtākou office on (03) 478 0352.

Kia ora koutou, ka rūnaka south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga ō Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga; Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc. 24

Methodist Pūtea Grant 2020

Background The Methodist Pūtea Grant came into effect as a result of the historical and significant relationship that exists between Kāi Tahu whānau and the Methodist Church of New Zealand (MCNZ). This is especially so at Ōtākou, when in the 1990s the MCNZ returned ownership of the Ōtākou Memorial Church to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou (Ōtākou) and also made a koha of $210,000 arising from the proceeds of the sale of property at Kawarau Falls. This capital asset is protected and income generated from the investment is administered by the Methodist Pūtea Komiti (The Komiti) and applied to grants that will benefit Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whānau.

The Methodist Pūtea Grant funding is now open for projects being undertaken by Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whānau with a focus on culture, heritage and wairua/ religious studies. In 2020 one category is being offered that is very wide and has the potential to encompass a wide variety of projects. Category four reads: 4. Provide financial assistance to support the cultural needs of the iwi. The nature and extent of these needs to be identified through research and the funding applied to specific initiatives; Who can apply 1. Ngāi Tahu rūnanga (Kāi Tahu rūnaka) located south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga ō Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga; Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc.

The Komiti is currently made up of representatives from Ōtākou and Puketeraki rūnaka and a member of MCNZ. It has the discretionary right of Ōtākou to make final decisions on merit, and reports to the AGM of Ōtākou. The Komiti meets each April to administer the grant process. All applicants are informed that their application has been received and are notified of the outcome. Grant payments are made by 30 June of the same year. An unsuccessful applicant may reapply in the future when an appropriate category is offered.

2. Individual applications shall be considered from Kāi Tahu members affiliated with any of the above rūnanga and must be endorsed in writing by their rūnanga.

The Komiti commenced in 2004 and to date has granted a total amount of $82,564.50. In the 2019 round they granted funds to its two applicants: Ōtākou Rūnanga for urupa upkeep $2000.00 and to Moana Tipa for her heritage project on the Moeraki church $617.00.

Please apply by completing the enclosed/attached application form and supplying supporting documentation as requested. Applications close 31 March 2020, 12.00pm Applications should be addressed to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, at the above address, or emailed to the administrator, Sha Hemopo: office@tro.org.nz Attn: Methodist Pūtea Komiti. If you have any queries or concerns don’t hesitate to phone the Ōtākou office on 03 478 0352. We look forward to receiving your application.

There is only one funding round per year with five categories covering religion, heritage and culture. The Komiti may offer two categories each year on a rotating basis and make a grant to up to two applicants in any year.

Hokonui Rūnanga

Nāhaku noa, nā Michelle Taiaroa McDonald Manager Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Kia ora whānau, it’s that time of the year when we are getting ready for the big man in red! What a year it’s been. We will be closing down on 20 December and reopening on 13 January. We would like to wish you all the best for the festive season. Stay safe whānau.

Ngā Mate

Terry (Tuna) Bradshaw Terry passed away in Dunedin Hospital after a long health battle. Terry’s whānau with the help of Awarua Marae, put on a great tangi for him. There was a lot of singing, dancing, laughing and memory sharing. Terry was a pioneer in the music community around Southland and is missed by many. He fought a long and hard battle with dignity and courage. Rest easy Tuna.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou ngā whānau, ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa

Staff Birthday

Happy birthday to Ken Barron who recently celebrated his 70th birthday – all the best Ken!

Mauri Ora Nā te kerera o te puke (Nā, “Squirrel on the hill”)

As 2019 draws to a close, we acknowledge it has been a very busy and productive year for Murihiku Marae. We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and safe New Year. Nō reira e te whānau, he tino tata te mutunga o te tau, ko taku hiahia ki te mihi ki ngā whānau pēpi hou i puta mai i tēnei tau. Ki te whānau i haere mai i te rā whānau ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Huri noa ki te whānau o Murihiku e tautoko ana i a mātou i tēnei tau, aroha tino nunui ki a koutou katoa. Ka kitea koutou ā tērā tau. Kia pai ō koutou hararei. Mā te atua e ārahi mai koutou i a koutou nei hararei. Kia tau hoki te rangimārie. Meri kirihimete ki a tātou katoa He oranga mō te tau hou. Pai mārie

Hui-ā-Iwi 2019

We had the pleasure of hosting Hui-ā-Iwi this year with Waihōpai, Awarua and Ōraka-Aparima. The hui was at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill. It was great to see such a turnout and to catch up with whānau from all over. Special thanks to the ladies from Miharo (event planners), Pauline Smith, Tania Tonga and Mandy Smith – all your hard work, effort, attention to detail and planning was greatly appreciated.

Marcia Te Au and Evelyn Cook.

Kaumātua high tea.

Archery at Hui-ā-Iwi.

Poppy Nicholas ready for volunteering.

Hui-ā-Iwi – Biennial event

From 22 to 24 November we celebrated Hui-ā-Iwi at ILT Stadium Southland. Here at Murihiku Marae we were very busy in the days leading up to this massive event with many jobs, including the preparation and cooking of tītī. It was all hands on deck, as you can see below!

From left to right: Waihōpai Rūnaka Stall. Cooked tītī (we prepared 14 huge boxes full).

From left to right: Marcia Te Au-Thomson, Ra Dallas and Hita Neho. Our ringawera hard at work in the kitchen. L-R: Dave Baldey, Robyn Boulter and Ailene Stehlin. Preparing tītī for cooking; L-R Hita Nero, Cyril Gilroy and Leah Vaine.

Petrina Wright, Hui-ā-Iwi committee chairman Cyril Gilroy and Miharo programme development manager Tania Carran discuss an artwork depicting the Tītī Islands. Damian Rowe article: Stuff. L-R: Winsome Skerrett, Jemma McArthur, Kath Kelland and Shirley Stanton were inducted as lifetime members to the Ārahi branch of the Māori Women’s Welfare League at Hui-ā-Iwi.

Closure of Southland’s Mortuary Hui

On 12 November Murihiku Marae held a public hui with discussions around the closure of Southland’s mortuary and services. It was an interesting day of discovery for those who attended, with the Ministry of Justice providing information to bring everyone up to speed on current procedures. Whānau passionately shared their concerns about the changes that have been put in place.

Me ki ana te whānau e pa ana a rātou nei pouritanga ki tānei kaupapa whakahirahira ki a tātou. He pukuriri hoki mātou na te whakaaro o te whare tupapaku o Murihiku ki te tangohia a rātou nei taonga mai i a Murihiku ki Ōtakou, Ōtautahi rānei.

Whānau at the Hui held in the Wharenui at Murihiku Marae.

L-R: Gilbert Taurua, Cyril Gilroy, Ora Barron and Marcia Te AuThomson.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated Re-opening the nomination period for Appointment Committee nominations

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential members of its intention to conduct a vote for members to the Waihōpai Rūnaka Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnaka to represent its interests at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

If you would like to be a member of the Appointment Committee, and meet all the relevant criteria, please submit your nomination. Existing valid nominations for the Appointment Committee are deemed to remain valid unless the person nominated contacts the rūnaka and withdraws. Nominations for the Appointment Committee must be received by the office of Waihōpai Rūnaka by Monday, 17 January 2020, at 5.00pm. For nomination forms please contact the Waihōpai Rūnaka Office – 03 216 9074 or email info@waihopai.org.nz.

Waihōpai Rūnaka has received five valid nominations to date. The rūnaka rules state that it must receive at least six nominations to proceed to a postal ballot. Therefore, we are re-opening the nomination period to give time for more nominations to be received.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau, We are once again at the end of what has been a busy and eventful year that has seen our rūnaka involved in a diverse array of projects and requests for service throughout the rohe.

The marae has been well-used throughout 2019, and over the past month in particular has hosted numerous whānau groups holding reunions and attending Hui-āIwi. We have also enjoyed meeting many casual whānau visitors who have popped into our office to introduce themselves while visiting the district. We encourage you all to do the same if you’re in the area. Otherwise, if you are planning a visit please contact us here at the office and we will do our best to accommodate any requests you might have.

With such a varied range of tasks we are extremely reliant on whānau assistance to fulfil our obligations. So, a big thanks to all the whānau and volunteers who have contributed to the mahi of the rūnaka over the past year. The successes of our various projects, both ongoing and new, are a testament to your dedication and commitment to Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai. 28

We ran several volunteer and whānau working trips to Rarotoka throughout 2019. These trips have primarily been to continue the planting programme and the eradication of pest plants such as gorse and broom. We were also able to get repairs and maintenance work done on the buildings and the general infrastructure of the island. This work is ongoing; if you’d like to become involved, you know where we are.

truly stunning – if you haven’t already visited, try to do so in the future. Contact us here at the office for details.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu has been well used by a diverse range of groups including whānau, community groups and hunters. This culturally significant venue is

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

This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa from the executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends.

Hui-ā-Iwi

A big thank you and massive well done to the organising team that worked so hard to make this event happen. The sheer scale of an event like this presents constant challenges and compromise and requires considerable decision-making and quick thinking! Again – well done – the team certainly rose to the challenge and excelled. Throughout Hui-ā-Iwi our stand was well-served by members and volunteers who helped with everything that came their way. Well done and thank you for your time and commitment. It was fantastic to see whānau proudly wearing their rūnaka merchandise throughout the weekend.

Amber Firth and Ana Ridley helping with the rūnaka stall at Hui-ā-Iwi.

Office closure during the festive season

12.00pm Monday, 23 December until 8.30am Monday, 6 January.

Whenua Hou: A New Land

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Price: $25 plus $6.50 postage and packaging Email orders to: whenuahoubook@gmail.com Telephone: (03) 234 8192

Membership

(The story of Codfish Island by Neville Peat) Whenua Hou/Codfish Island is both a significant wildlife refuge and a tūrangawaewae of great importance to hundreds of Māori women and their European sealer partners. This book tells the story of first contact, colonisation, sealing, missionaries, farming, conservation, archaeology and the island’s status as an ancestral homeland.

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is located in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. This property is not a motel therefore you will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next group. You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, but you might not be aware that some papatipu rūnanga (including us) have their own membership lists.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep 20+ people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40km from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area. Over the next few months we have a few bookings, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends.

For more information, or to register with Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, contact us by calling: (03) 234 8192 or emailing: office@orakaaparima.org.nz. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to verify your whakapapa details.

Alternatively, if you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details.

Volunteers

Communication with whānau

We are always looking for volunteers to help with various projects and commitments we have. There are many roles we need help with, including representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird transfers, assisting at the marae, working in the nursery or wetlands, and many more. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka, please contact office to discuss options.

We are looking at ways to improve our communication with whānau and as such we are exploring different ways to get the word out there! We want to keep you informed and connected, but we are also seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate. Follow us on Facebook; Ōraka Aparima Pānui, to stay up to date with everything happening here at the rūnaka. If you are already on our mailing list you will continue to receive emails from the office. Contact us if you would like to unsubscribe.

Awarua Rūnaka In September we became grandparents when our son Nick and partner Anne welcomed James Tiaki Mitchell Allfrey into our family. The pēpi pack was such a wonderful gift, thank you x Lex and Donna Allfrey

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne

In November 2018, members of the Kāi Tahu ki Whakatāne taurahere rōpū travelled south to walk in the steps of their ancestors and strengthen those allimportant connections to their tūrangawaewae. Some members have maintained strong connections to their Kāi Tahu marae and whānau, while others were looking to reconnect. We wish to thank Ngāi Tahu Funds for its contribution to our journey, as well as the whānau at Tuahiwi, Puketeraki, Waihōpai, Awarua and Ōraka Aparima for their whanaungatanga and exceptional hospitality. A special thank you to Michael Stevens and Terry Ryan for sharing their knowledge of our tīpuna.

The next day, we visited Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, where the staff were extremely helpful. We met with the Whakapapa Unit and the Whai Rawa team and had the privilege of previewing the website He Rau Mahara. We left Ōtautahi in our rental van and headed to Ōtepoti. Along the way we visited Moeraki, which was an emotional stop for those in our rōpū who have links to this area – Sue Southerwood and Sandra and Brad Haami, who descend from William Haberfield, and Ana, whose taua Sal and pōua Tumai Rehu came from Moeraki. We visited Puketeraki Marae at Karitāne so that Brian Feek and his partner Alana could meet their whānau there – it was a great day and we were warmly welcomed by the tangata whenua.

The first stop on our journey was a visit to Tuahiwi, where one of the founding members of our taurahere group, Sol Tau, is buried. We went to pay our respects to him, and to the whānau of our members Phil Kemp and Ana Coles (née Rehu).

On our travels south we visited Lake Waihola, a significant mahinga kai resource for the iwi with an abundance of tuna (eel), inaka (whitebait) and pātiki (flounder).

We stayed at Murihiku Marae for three days, giving Buck Mei the opportunity to connect to his whakapapa – great whanaungatanga and hospitality. While we were there, a group of us travelled to Rakiura – we had a great tour of the island, with many of us having strong links to Whenua Hou and the surrounding tītī islands. We also attended Armistice Day commemorations at Te Rau Aroha Marae, and thanks to Mike Stevens had a tour of Bluff.

While there we made some hīkoi to Cosy Nook and Monkey Island. Our final stop was at Tuahiwi Marae where Phil Kemp’s whānau treated us like kings and queens for our last night. We were privileged to have Terry Ryan join us for dinner and share stories of our pōua and taua. It was a great journey of whakapapa, whanaungatanga, of walking the land and connecting to it again. It ignited a new fire in our bellies for this landscape and its history.

We then spent two nights at Takutai o te Tītī Marae in Colac Bay, where our whānau who have links to this area enjoyed hearing more about its history – thank you to the whānau for their knowledge and hospitality.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui

We are pleased to advise that there is a new executive for Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Taurahere

Please forward any correspondence to: Ngaitahu. matauamaui@gmail.com

Chairperson: John Wano Secretary: Ruiha Stirling Treasurer: Lisa Walker

Ngā mihi mahana Secretary Ruiha Stirling 0228822997

The Office Kupe on the trail again

Over Labour Weekend, Kupe Watch from Aoraki Bound, March 2008 gathered again for our 11th annual reunion. This time five of the original rōpū (Ann Martin, Fern Whitau, Greg Byrnes, Hayden Pohio, Jodie Denton and Brett Lee) and whanauka cycled the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch. As always, we had a brilliant time adventuring, getting out in the taiao, supporting each other, living together and sharing kōrero and kai. Over a decade ago we shared a once in a lifetime experience, were pushed out of our comfort zone and were challenged physically, mentally and emotionally. And still the bonds that were created on our hīkoi from Anakiwa to Aoraki remain firm; whanaukataka, manaakitaka, aroha and kaitiakitaka are our watchwords.

Kupe 08, photo stop at Wedderburn. L-R: Greg, Dave, Fern, Jodie, Barry, Ann and Hayden.

Ngāi Tahu Archive

It has been a busy last few months for the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team with the launch of Kareao (the Ngāi Tahu archive database), several exhibitions and ongoing work to incorporate Kā Huru Manu in the New Zealand Gazetteer. Tamatea: He Tūtakinga Tuku Iho | Legacies of Encounter On Saturday 9 November a large gathering of Ngāi Tahu whānui came together at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington for a karakia to open the exhibition, Tamatea: He Tūtakinga Tuku Iho | Legacies of Encounter. Our Taurahere ki Pōneke provided a groundswell of support for their southern whanauka from Murihiku. Following the karakia, led by kaumātua Michael Skerrett, Tā Tipene O’Regan gave a public talk about the foundational mythology, place names and traditions of Tamatea (Dusky Sound) and wider Fiordland.

Kareao At the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi, the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team launched Kareao (www.kareao.nz) – the Ngāi Tahu online archive database. This publicly accessible database provides unprecedented access to the archive, which includes manuscripts, photographs, maps, WAI27 evidence, biographies, oral histories, taonga and audio-visual material. Kareao sits alongside other history and memory projects developed by the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team in recent years including Kā Huru Manu (the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project) and Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu. Kareao has been in development over the past seven years, and although the launch of Kareao is a cause for celebration, there is still plenty of work to do. We have already been approached by several archive and library institutions to include their Ngāi Tahu records in Kareao to make them more accessible to Ngāi Tahu whānui. We also intend to develop an archive module for Rūnaka to store their own archival collections and look forward to this next phase of the development. The Archive Team would like to acknowledge Te Pae Korako (the Ngāi Tahu Archive Advisory Committee) for their guidance and support in the development of Kareao. We also acknowledge whānau and Papatipu Rūnaka for their continued support of the Ngāi Tahu Archive. Enclosed with this edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka is the 2020 Kareao Calendar which highlights the key collections that can be found online via Kareao. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Ngāi Tahu Archive team at kareao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

William Hodges was the official artist aboard the ship Resolution, which spent five weeks at Tamatea in autumn 1773. The crew’s stay was marked by a brief, peaceful encounter with southern Māori. Firsthand accounts suggest the encounter was amicable and involved mutual curiosity. The encounter is the subject of a painting by William Hodges, which was acquired by Te Papa in 2019. The Tamatea exhibition presents Hodges’ painting in conversation with taonga and artworks. Together, they speak to the legacies – artistic, scientific, and cultural – generated by this first meeting. Te Papa worked with Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku and the Ngāi Tahu Archive team to develop the content for the exhibition.

Te Mana, te mauri, te taonga o Murihiku The Ngāi Tahu Archive Team was pleased to contribute to ‘Te Mana, te mauri, te taonga o Murihiku’ exhibition at the Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Iwi. The exhibition was a collaborative effort with the Murihiku Papatipu Rūnaka, the Invercargill Public Art Gallery and the Southland Museum & Art Gallery Niho o te Taniwha. The exhibition was a great success with huge numbers visiting the exhibition over the weekend. The exhibition included eight historical maps showing the traditional Māori place names of Murihiku. Several of these maps were on public display for the first time and all are now available online via Kareao. Several taonga held under the care of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery were also on display, including the ‘Shortland Pounamu’ that was gifted to Ngāi Tahu at the signing of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement in 1997. If you want to know more about the ‘Shortland Pounamu’ you can check out our ‘featured archival record’ online at the Kareao home page here: www.kareao.nz.

Tā Tipene O’Regan giving a public talk at the exhibition.

Among the taonga on display is a rare rākau atua from Te Waewae Bay, and an unfinished hoe (paddle) found in a rock shelter at the mouth of Hakapoua (Big River) on the Murihiku coastline – both taonga are on loan from the Southland Museum and Art Gallery Niho o te Taniwha. The exhibition also features an interactive map of Ngāi Tahu place names from Kā Huru Manu overlaid on Cook’s map of Tamatea. Tamatea: He Tūtakinga Tuku Iho | Legacies of Encounter is open at Te Papa until 7 June 2020. Kā Huru Manu The Ngāi Tahu Archive Team is pleased to announce the recent decision of the New Zealand Geographic Board to approve 15 Māori place-names in Fiordland as official dual place names. These place names are: Kaikiekie / Bradshaw Sound, Hinenui / Nancy Sound, Moana-whenua-pōuri / Edwardson Sound, Rakituma / Preservation Inlet, Taiari / Chalky Inlet, Taiporoporo / Charles Sound, Taitetimu / Caswell Sound, Tamatea / Dusky Sound, Te Awa-o-Tū / Thompson Sound, Te Awaroa / Long Sound, Te Hāpua / Sutherland Sound, Te Houhou / George Sound, Te Korowhakaunu / Cunaris Sound, Te Puaitaha / Breaksea Sound, and Te Rā / Dagg Sound. This is another great achievement for the restoration of our traditional place-names. Already since the New Zealand Geographic Board’s decision to announce Kā Huru Manu as an authoritative record, 173 Māori place names from Kā Huru Manu have become "official" and another 330 place-names have attained "collected" status. Both the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team and Te Ao Tūroa will continue working with Papatipu Rūnaka on incorporating Kā Huru Manu into the New Zealand Gazetteer.

Hui ā-iwi

Kotahi Mano Kāika headed down to Murihiku for Hui ā-Iwi to connect with whānau and talk about our language initiatives. We had many come to us to learn about their pepeha, discuss our initiatives and become familiar with our events. If you have an enquiry about Kotahi Mano Kāika, please visit: kmk.maori.nz or facebook.com/ kaitahureo E mihi nui ana ki a Murihiku takata, Murihiku whenua i te manaaki takata.

Ko Te Aotahi Rice-Edwards rāua ko Waiariki Parata-Taiapa.

Ko Te Manaaki Karasulas rātou ko Hinekaea Taratoa-Bannister, ko Wairaamia Taratoa-Bannister.

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini

On Friday 1 November an enthusiastic group of whānau, pōua, taua, mātua, pakeke, rakatahi, tamariki and mokopuna were welcomed on to Arahura Marae. The main kaupapa of Kia Kūrapa is for beginners to intermediate language learners to engage with te reo me ōhona tikaka. After the pōwhiri and yummy kai we settled in to Tūhuru for mihimihi and waiata. It was awesome to see familiar faces return and meet new whānau members who have just begun their te reo journey.

With a beautiful sunny Saturday ahead of us we focused on our language lessons, playing kēmu Māori and learning waiata. Mokori anō i tautoko mai a Hinerangi Barr rātou ko Catherine Messenger-Weepu ko Rawiri Manawatu i tēnei wānaka reo. We are thankful that we had the teaching support of KMK te reo champions Hinerangi, Catherine and Rawiri.

to thank Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe, Leisa Aumua and our rakatahi who entertained and cared for the tamariki. Nei rā te pīki mihi ki a koutou katoa i te tautoko me te āwhina i te kaupapa nei o Kia Kūrapa.

Kia Kūrapa wānaka reo is targeted at people interested in intergenerational language transmission and we encourage whānau to attend. This is only possible with the support of a tamariki programme. We would like

Attending wānaka reo like Kia Kūrapa provides a platform for whānau to feel safe while learning about and using te reo. It was great to see the multitudes of whānau who showed their commitment to the revitalisation of te reo Māori. Congratulations to all those who attended – we hope you continue learning and using te reo. Kia Aoraki te tū!

Games sessions.

Te hōtaka kaitiaki tamariki

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini 2019.

KMK Funding Rounds

There are different contestable funds available to assist you in achieving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5.00pm on the following dates:

E kā manu taki, e kā manu tāiko e tuku nei i tō tātou reo kia rere ki tōhona Aorakitaka. Kia kūrapa mai! Kia kūrehu mai! E rere kau ana kā mihi ki a koutou te kāhui e whaiwhai ana i tō tātou nei tino taoka, arā ko te reo kāmehameha o Pōua mā, o Taua mā.

14 February, 12 June and 16 October 2020 Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can apply for up to $5,000 per person, per year.

Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend immersion initiatives such as: Kāi Tahu papatipu rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/or KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Kāi Tahu takiwā.

Kāika Reo is a fund 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 initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday language within the home and community.

The Papakāika Reo fund supports papatipu rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community.

Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 per whānau per year.

The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards te reo development Applicants can apply for up to of registered Kāi Tahu $3,500 per whānau cluster (four members. or more whānau), per year.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When and where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Kia Kūrapa (Registrations closed)

Awarua 31-2 Jan

Beginners-Intermediate

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu (Registrations closed)

Arowhenua 7-11 Iwa

Te Puku - Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Tuahiwi 14-18 Paeka-whāwhā

Te Puku - Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Kaikōura 20-25 Jan

Kā Titirei (advanced)

REO O TE WĀ/LANGUAGE OF THE SEASON Kā mihi o te wā ki a koe Season greetings to you

KUPU

He rawe te kite i a koe

It is so good to see you

Kai rorerore

BBQ

Ko roa te wā

It has been so long

Mārau

Carving fork

Ko tā te manawa

Time to relax

Kōtutu

Ladle

Haramai e taku haumi

Join us my mate

Pīnohi

Tongs

Ka nui te aroha

I love you

Pukukai

Overeat

Whareama

Hat

Namunamuā

Delicious

Pāraerae

Jandals

Nā wai tēnei i taka?

Who prepared this?

Whare kūhā poto

Shorts

He purini māhau?

Do you want some pudding?

Mōkarakara katoa ēnei

These are so savoury

Ko kī taku puku

I am so full

REO KAI

Ki a rātou ko wehe ki tua o Paerau, kā ihoiho o te pō, kā rau amokura o tō tātou iwi, e taki tou ana tātou i tō rātou rirohaka ki te pō. Ka whakairia kā kupu o rātou mā ki kā pātū o tō tātou whare. Ko rātou ki a rātou, ka huri te aro ki a tātou kā waihotaka iho. E mihi ana ki a tātou katoa i kā āhuataka o te tau. Ahakoa kā piki me kā heke, ahakoa kā taero o Tūtekoropaka, kia tau kā manaakitaka o te wāhi karo ki ruka i a tātou katoa. Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia hora te marino, kia tere te kārohirohi. Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai. Nā mātou o Kotahi Mano Kāika. 35

Guide – Guided Walks New Zealand Te Pou Here Pūreirei

Emily lands opportunity to combine her reo with her love of the outdoors Having completed Aoraki Bound earlier this year, Emily set her sights on moving into mahi where she could immerse her Ngāi Tahutanga in her everyday work. Emily says, “I connected with a Pūreirei Mentor for a bit of support with my job seeking. Combining the confidence gained from Aoraki Bound with the support from my mentor proved invaluable. Gaining a role with Guided Walks NZ allows me to share my culture with manuhiri experiencing our Aotearoa Wilderness. It’s very rewarding and I’m excited about where this may lead me to in the future.” To find out more about Te Pou Here, visit: https:// Ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whānau/opportunities/te-pou-here/

Emily Chirnside – Kāi Te Ruahikiki

Submit your application today!

The first funding round for 2020 is now open and will close on Friday, 27th March 2020. The Fund focuses on cultural projects that support: • Whakapapa – kinship • Tikanga – protocols and customs • Te reo – language • Mahi toi – creative expression • Whenua – landscape, place and locality • Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration • Ngā uara – values and beliefs • Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and • Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

Meri Kirihimete

The Ngāi Tahu Funds team would like to mihi and acknowledge the applicants who received funding through the Ngāi Tahu Fund for cultural projects in 2019. We hope your projects were/are a success for all those involved! It’s been a truly rewarding year and our team has enjoyed meeting and connecting with whānau on the road shows and most recently at Hui-ā-Iwi in Invercargill.

Use our new online application!

We hope you are as excited as we are, because from January 2020, you will be able to apply to the Ngāi Tahu Fund using our new online application form.

How much we fund: • He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) • He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000) • He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000) – a written expression of interest should accompany all large/ transformational applications, please contact the Fund’s team in advance if you intend to submit a large project (only available for legal entities).

By applying online, you will save time during the application process. Applications will be submitted directly into our secure funding database. Keep an eye out for further advertising. Our online application will be available through our website: www.Ngaitahufund.com We also have a new hardcopy application form for those applicants who do not have access to a computer.

We must stress the importance of submitting complete and on-time applications as incomplete and or late applications will not be accepted. For more information about this funding visit: www.Ngaitahufund.com or call Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor, Morgan Lee on 0800 524 8248. 36

Investor Choice coming soon!

From early 2020 we are planning to make three socially responsible fund choices available: conservative, balanced and growth. We will let you know when they do become available and provide you with further details. The new fund options will be made available in accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

It’s the final countdown!

There is less than a month left to qualify for your maximum matched savings in 2019! Have you reached your goals? Is it on your to do list for December? Make sure you and your whānau get your Whai Rawa contributions in before the end of the year to get the most out of matched savings for 2019.

See the latest Scheme Transition Pānui for more at: www.whairawa.com/changes/

How does matched savings work?

Tamariki members (aged under 16) need to contribute $50 during the calendar year to receive their maximum $200 matched savings, and adult members (aged 16 – 64) need to contribute $200 during the calendar year to receive their $200 maximum matched savings*.

Member statements

Your twice-yearly member statements will be on the way to you very shortly. We will be sending your statements via email, or by post if we don’t have an email address for you.

If you are unsure how to start saving into your Whai Rawa account, visit our website to check out all of the ways to contribute, "www.whairawa.com.

Do we have your correct email address on file? To update your email address give us a call on 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472) or email us with your full contact details: whairawa@Ngaitahu.iwi.nz,

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all eligible members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to retirement scheme contribution tax (RSCT) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Kirihimete closure

This year the Whai Rawa office and call centre will be closed from Friday 20 December and will reopen on Monday 6 January. We apologise for any inconvenience but look forward to hearing from you in the new year.

Whānau – make sure you reference your payments to your Whai Rawa account(s) correctly.

Have a happy and safe holiday with your whānau. For more information on all things Whai Rawa, call us today on 0800 942 472 or visit our website; www.whairawa.com.

It is crucial to include the six-digit Whai Rawa member number in the reference of every payment. If you do not reference correctly, your contributions will not be allocated and will be returned to your bank account after 30 days. This is especially important if you wish your payments to qualify for matched savings 2019.

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. The current Product Disclosure Statement for the Whai Rawa Unit Trust is available at: www.whairawa.com/pds.

We would love to hear from anyone interested in providing information or being involved in this project. These biographies will eventually be available on our new website. If you are interested in being involved, please send your information through to whakapapa@Ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Call for information

Kia ora e te whānau! The whakapapa team are currently undertaking the exciting, if somewhat daunting, project of writing biographies of our 1848 kaumātua – and we need your help! We are looking for any information you may have on your 1848 kaumātua, whether this be photographs, birth, death and marriage dates or certificates or whānau stories.

Please be aware this is a long-term project and will take some time to complete. Rest assured you will hear more from us as 4 progresses. All the information we receive will be treated with the greatest respect.

it in America. It is uncertain how the medal ended up offshore but Russell was clear: “I am a former soldier and my whānau served in the Māori Pioneer Battalion and the 28th Māori Battalion. I see it as a matter of military honour and tikanga Māori to return this medal.”

Hui-ā-iwi 2019 was amazing! As always, Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu had a constant flow of whānau engaging with us – all of them at various points in their whakapapa journeys.

Russell purchased the medal, with the intent of returning it to the whānau. With the help of the Ngātiwai Trust Board he tracked down Private Birch’s great-grand niece Jenna Cunard, who happened to be living in Christchurch.

Our registration station and “He Rau Mahara” information table was very popular, however the biggest drawcard was the photographiy exhibition.

Jenna Cunard, supported by her whānau, was excited to receive the medal on behalf of the descendants of Tau and expressed thanks on behalf of the whānau to those who had made this return possible.

The collection came from the “Mō Tātou: Te Hokinga Mai” exhibition that was held at the Canterbury Museum in 2010. It was heart-warming to see whānau making connections through shared kaumātua. This often led to whānau sharing stories and whakapapa information. We appreciate whānau assistance in supporting our team to ensure Canterbury Museum holds the correct information for each image.

Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu would like to express our gratitude to the whānau of Private Tau Birch, Russell Caldwell and the Ngātiwai Trust Board for allowing the returning of this medal to be part of the “He Rau Mahara” Digital Exhibition opening.

The other highlight was seeing our Ngāi Tahu/Kāi Tahu whānau all decked out in Whakapapa merchandise! A huge thank you to all whānau who took the time to come and see us over the weekend and to our Murihiku whanauka for hosting Hui-ā-Iwi 2019.

Private Abraham Taonui “Tau” Birch

Last month Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu held the launch for our digital exhibition, showcasing He Rau Mahara: Remembering our Ngāi Tahu WWI Soldiers at Tūranga, Christchurch City Library (see the November Te Pānui Rūnaka for more information). The opening proved to be the perfect opportunity for the return of Private Abraham Taonui Birch’s (Ngātiwai ki Punaruku) WWI Victory Medal to his family.

Celebrating the return of the medal to Private Tau Birch’s whānau. Back: Anaru Caldwell, Russ Caldwell, Jenna Cunard, Steven Cunard, Denise Tuhaka, Linda Cunard. Front, Cruz Tahatika, Harper Tahatika,Jayda Cunard & Ropine Tahatika.

Private Abraham Taonui Birch, known as Tau Birch from Whangaruru, was the son of Walter and Celia Birch. He was a farmer prior to the war and enlisted in the army when he was 22 years old. He served in the Pioneer Māori Battalion Eighth Reinforcements in France and completed a total of three years and 193 days service. Birch was discharged in 1919 due to the tuberculosis he contracted while on active service. His illness eventually caused his death in 1925. Tau is described in his obituary as being highly respected and having a cheerful spirit, as well as being a man of great fortitude and inspiring all those who knew him. Returned serviceman and former Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu manager, Russell Caldwell, came across Private Birch’s medal by chance on TradeMe, where it was being sold by a memorabilia dealer who had purchased

Private T.Birch N.Z.E.F WWI Victory medal.

Pānui We were instantly heartened by the wairua and the spirit of manaaki that greeted our team upon our arrival to ILT Stadium Southland where this mammoth hui was held. It was a buzz to witness the Whānau Ora focused kaupapa being displayed at so many of the stalls. Our team enjoyed connecting with so many different people throughout the time at the hui. It was wonderful to be gifted back the reflections of so many kaupapa that we have supported and communicating the awesome and inspiring mahi that happens within the mahi Nav Nation. A huge thanks to the iwi of Murihiku/Waihōpai for making us feel so welcome.

Murihiku kai, Murihiku taonga, Murihiku tāngata, Tohunga o te manaaki Tohunga o te aroha Nei rā te mihi rawa a Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Kātahi ko te Whānau Ora ko koutou i whakapeto ngoi kia rangatira ai te Hui-ā-Iwi. Heoi, me whakamānawa ka tika.

It was also an opportunity to promote the RUIA kaupapa, with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tahu Fund. We held many ‘one-on-one’ kōrero specifically about it.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was humbled to participate in Hui-ā-Iwi 2019 hosted by the papatipu rūnanga from Murihiku/Waihōpai.

Please submit your application along with all supporting documents and your video via email to: RUIA@teputahitanga.org or you can find us here: www.teputahitanga.org/RUIA

About RUIA

The RUIA fund is a unique partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Rātā Foundation and the Ministry for Youth Development. This fund is to enable rangatahi to achieve wellbeing and leadership in Te Ao Māori. It is a fantastic opportunity for rangatahi aspirations to flourish – to support ideas from rangatahi, for rangatahi, by rangatahi.

RUIA pou

There are seven universal pou that will guide our decision-making. Your project must align to at least three of these pou: 1. Whānau Ora – wellbeing within the context of the whānau 2. Ngāi Tahutanga and Te Ao Māori – culture and identity 3. Mana-Tangata – leadership and self-determination 4. Wānanga – learning, connectivity, participating 5. Te Ao Tūroa – mahinga kai, natural environment and sustainability 6. Auahatanga – innovation and enterprise 7. Te Pūtake – strengthening capability and responsiveness.

• The funding term will begin on 1 January 2020 and will end on 30 June 2020. • Should you be successful, we are not able to make payments to individuals so you will need to have a legal entity. If you’re not sure what this is, we can help answer your questions and provide advice and guidance. • There are three funding tiers: under $5,000, $5,000 $10,000 and up to $30,000.

Wairau Block XII Subdivision No 9B – 661 Wairau Bar Road, Lower Wairau – Partition Order

This is a pānui for owners of Wairau Block XII Subdivision No 9B – 661 Wairau Bar Road, Lower Wairau, to inform you of an upcoming meeting for all owners. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposal for an application to the Māori Land Court for a Partition Order to create a new block for the shares owned by Iulia Eve Martell. Where: Wairau Pā (the School), Wairau Pā Road, Spring Creek, Blenheim When: 10.00am, Monday, 30 December If you are interested in attending this meeting please contact Kate McLay at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800 626 745. If you are an owner in the block but are unable to attend, please contact Kate McLay by email: kate@Ngaitahulaw.org.nz or post: Kate McLay C/- Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre, PO Box 633, Dunedin 9059 for further information.

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land. What is a Nohoanga site? Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui. Under the Act, we have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for online, or by contacting our team via the details at the bottom of the page . Bookings must be made at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from 16 August 2019 - 30 April 2020 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor) Location On the Southern edge of Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), Lake Takapō. Physical description Large, mostly flat, open grassed space. Vehicle access All vehicle access with plenty of parking. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water on-site. Users will need to provide their own water and facilities. Site restrictions Lake McGregor is a wildlife refuge and a number of restrictions exist for this site. See relevant Information Sheet for a full list.

Lake Pūkaki Location Located at the bottom of Lake Pūkaki, near Twizel. Physical description Large, mostly flat space on the shores of Lake Pūkaki with excellent views of Aoraki.

Vehicle access Access to the site is through a coded, padlocked gate, good access for all vehicle types and plenty of space for parking. Facilities and services Public toilet facilities are located close by. Users will need to provide their own water and other facilities. Site restrictions No fires.

Ahuriri River Location Just north of Omarama, off State Highway 8. Physical description Large, flat, open space, some shade. Vehicle access Good vehicle access onto site, lots of space for parking. Facilities and services A Department of Conservation public camping area is located to the south of the site with available toilet facilities. Users will need to provide their own water and other facilities. Site restrictions No domestic animals.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 41 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Safer sex protects you and your whānau How do you catch syphilis? Syphilis is caught by having sexual contact (including oral sex) with an infected person.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, are increasing across New Zealand. “Syphilis is a very infectious bacterial disease and rates have more than doubled between 2015 and 2018,” says Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink.

How can I protect myself from syphilis? “Practising safer sex is the best way to protect yourself and your whānau from syphilis and other STIs,” says Dr Pink.

Who is at risk of catching syphilis? Anyone who has unprotected sex is at risk of catching syphilis. Wāhine can also pass syphilis to their pēpi if they become hapū while infected. This is called congenital syphilis, and can seriously harm an unborn pēpi, causing miscarriage or even stillbirth.

• Use condoms – they are the only contraceptive that reliably protect against both STIs and pregnancy. • If you are having unprotected sex, talk to your partner about getting yourselves tested for STIs. • Never have sex (even with a condom) if your partner has a visible sore, ulcer or lump on their mouth, genitals or anal area. • If you are hāpu, speak with your Lead Maternity Carer or Midwife about being tested for syphilis. This check is free as part of your routine pregnancy health care.

Around 70 percent of cases are found in men who have sex with men, however, there has also been a marked increase in syphilis in other groups of people, including Māori tāne and wāhine. “Māori wāhine currently have the highest proportion of cases of syphilis in wāhine in New Zealand, whereas previously, more than half of syphilis cases were in New Zealand European wāhine,” says Dr Pink.

How is syphilis diagnosed and treated? Syphilis can be diagnosed through a simple blood test and, if diagnosed early, it is easily treated with antibiotics. It is important to get tested and treated early if you think you have syphilis, because late-stage damage cannot be undone.

What are the symptoms? You may not show any symptoms of syphilis. The only sure way to know if you have it is to have a blood test.

Where can I get more information? Talk to your health professional or visit www.healthinfo.org.nz and search for ‘syphilis’.

In the short-term, syphilis can cause a painless ulcer on your genitals or around your mouth. Long-term and if left untreated, it can cause serious life-threatening conditions such as paralysis, dementia, blindness, deafness and, rarely, death.

2020: THE FUTURE COMING SOON TO A WHAI RAWA SCHEME NEAR YOU

Investor Choice is coming! From early 2020 we are planning on making available three socially responsible fund choices – Conservative, Balanced and Growth. This means that all Whai Rawa members will have the ability to choose an investment fund that reflects their individual needs and risk appetite. Investor Choice empowers you to pick the right fund for your needs – your age, life stage, plans and risk appetite. Stay tuned for more about this investment choice in 2020.

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Mer

ānau! ete wh ort im ih ir Meri K or your supp f . Thanks in 2019

0800 WHAI RAWA 0800 942 472 www.whairawa.com/join The new fund options aren’t available yet. This means that we are not seeking and cannot accept any money to invest in the new fund options. We will let you know when they do become available, and provide you with further details about them when they come online. The new fund options will be made available in accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. 43 More information is available on our website www.whairawa.com or by phoning 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472). Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. The current Product Disclosure Statement for the Whai Rawa Unit Trust is available at www.whairawa.com/pds/.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

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

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ph: 03 328 9415 E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ph: 03 365 3281 E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 381 2082 E: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ph: 03 319 6523 E: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Ph/fax : 03 755 6451 E: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 E: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph: 03 234 8192 E: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 E: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 E: office@awaruarūnaka.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 E: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 E: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 E: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 E: info@waihopai.org.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Karen Coutts Ph: 027 365 3993 E: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com

Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupu (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Danella Webb E: danella.webb@austin.org.au

Ngāi Tahu ki Sydney Stefan Duley E: stef.duley@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph was taken at a Ngāi Tahu hui at Tuahiwi, November 1983. It is part of the Ngaitahu Māori Trust Board collection of black and white photographs. The people identified so far are as follows: Hilda Ross (second from left), George Te Au, Naina Russell, and Betty Rickus on the far right. If you have any information regarding this photograph please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) – we would love to hear from you.