Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

We are once again at the end of what has been a busy and eventful year for the rūnaka. Over the past year we have been involved in a diverse array of projects and requests for service. With such a varied range of tasks we are extremely reliant on whānau assistance to accomplish all of this. So, a big thank you to all the whānau and volunteers who have contributed to the mahi of our rūnaka this year. The success of the various projects – both ongoing and new – is testament to your dedication and commitment to the Ōraka Aparima whānau.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou kā ora ai.

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.

Wishing you all a safe happy Christmas filled with aroha and whānau. “Squirrel on the Hill”

This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau.

Meri Kirihimete me kā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou katoa from the executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends.

Office closure during the festive season

Please note that the office will close on 22 December 2022 and re-open on 9 January 2023

Professor Sue Crengle

Myth-takes about Māori and Research was Professor Sue Crengle Inaugural Professional speech at the Otago University on 23 August.

Several of Sue’s friends came down from the North Island and whānau from Southland were there to hear her and congratulate on the mahi she has done on asthma research – Hauora Māori an Ongoing Journey. We are so proud of Sue as she continues to work for the care of Māori in Aotearoa.

On 30 July Professor Sue Crengle also received the DR Maurice Goodall Award in recognition of her long service, leadership and outstanding commitment to advancing Māori Health in Aotearoa.

Holiday Home in Te Anau

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

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

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

Membership

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

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

Communication with Whānau

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

We now have a Facebook page. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. Here is a link to the page: http://www.facebook.com/ OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails, please let us know.