Te Panui Runaka December 2016 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WARU - DECEMBER 2016

TĒNEI MARAMA • Nā Te Ao a musical tribute to the Christchurch earthquakes – pg 7

• Nāia Te Toa – ngā rūnanga sports day – pg 42 • Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival – pg 44

• Waitangi whānau day in Tāmaki Makaurau – pg 25

• Unleash the Māui Māori Land-based summit – pg 45.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere E kapakapa tonu nei te manawa i te wehenga atu o ngā tini rangatira o te motu, rere atu rā, rere atu rā ki te ope o te rua Matariki.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. I started the year by raising issues about transparency and accountability. While there were some who were upset that I brought into the open the fact that there was concerns being raised with me about perceptions of bias, nepotism and corruption within the E noho pakukore organisation, there have been many ana mātou i more who welcomed the conversation. te otinga atu o te tokorua nei, e te As I look back on the year I am whatukura o Tauranga Moana, e Te proud of the steps Te Rūnanga has Awanuiārangi Black kōrua ko te taiaha taken, occasionally a bit reluctantly o Te Pekehaua, e Mita Mohi, ko kōrua by some, to improve our governance tērā i whakapeto ngoi kia hāpai, kia and accountability processes. It is an haumanu, kia ora ai ngā tikanga a ō ongoing task and I am sure more will tātou tīpuna. Nō reira, e ngā manukura, be done in the future. hāro atu rā ki te kāinga tūturu i te rangi. In April I announced I will not be seeking re-election as the Otirā koutou ngā mate huhua kua Representative for Kaikōura which karangahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu inevitably meant I would be stepping Whakairo, hanatu atu rā ki te whare o aside from my role as Kaiwhakahaere. Pōhutukawa. Moe mai rā, haere atu rā, Since that time there has been a okioki mai rā. particularly persistent campaign by a small number of people in the local Kāti ake rā, waiho rātou te kāhui media whereby leaked information and wairua ki a rātou, hoki mai ki a tātou te false stories are being peddled. The old hunga ora, tēnā tātou katoa. saying, “never let the facts get in the way of a good story” springs to mind. E te iwi, e tangi nei ngā manu o Rehua, kua whakapiri mai a Tama kia mahana This year has also added further a Hine Raumati, kua Waru. challenges to my home town. Like many other communities Kaikōura Kainamu ana te wā, ka tau tēnei ki is not immune from family violence konei. Ahakoa te rere o te manu ki issues and from sexual abuse cases. whea, ki ōna taumata, ki ōna tini These are not pleasant issues to pae rānei, e mōhio tonu ana ia ki confront but I have taken a decision tōna kōhanga, ki tōna kāhui, me ōna that I will not remain silent on such herenga katoa ki tōna iwi. Ko ērā matters and am very encouraged and so mōhiotanga katoa, he oranga ngākau very proud of those whānau who have i ngā wā o te tūpuhi, he oranga wairua braved the justice system and taken i ngā wā o Matiti, he oranga tinana their abusers to Court. i ngā wā ki tōna whānau. Ahakoa ngā āhuatanga angitu, ngā taero o I am also proud of the work being Tūtekoropaka, kei te pakari haere ngā led from within Te Pūtahitanga in kōiwi o te ringa taotao o Tahu. confronting these issues. Tū Pono – Te Mana Kaha ō te Whānau is taking Nōku te maringa nui, nōku te whiwhi action to ensure that we develop a kia tū hei Kaiwhakahaere mō te iwi stronger Māori response to family i ngā tau kua hori atu nei, mō tātou violence by asserting the whānau voice me ngā uri ā muri ake nei. Kei aku as a fundamental key to reducing and huia kaimanawa, kei aku titirei, kei eliminating harm. For too long silence ngā mokopuna ā Aoraki, tēnā koutou has been our response and with these katoa. Nāia te mihi e rere kau atu ana initiatives we are bringing the harm to ki a koutou, Ngāi Tahu tītī a kai, tītī a light. manawa, Aoraki matatū. With visits from Rūaumoko, Kaikōura I have to say 2016 has been one of the and surrounding areas have been most challenging and interesting times shaken to their core. However the in my 18 years as Kaiwhakahaere of response has been truly inspirational, 2

the way the community and my home marae stepped up was awesome and has brought international recognition to Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kurī. There is a long road ahead, but the foundations the immediate response has laid will ensure we transition smoothly into the next stage of recovery. I will continue to work alongside our community to ensure the recovery covers not only homes and businesses but also the environment and the Kaikōura “brands” such as “zero waste Kaikōura”. Already we are looking to extend He Toki ki te Rika into the Kaikōura region to provide training and employment opportunities within the community. The earthquakes also meant we had to shift Hui-ā-Tau from Koukourārata to the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu offices at Show Place. I would like to thank Koukourārata for being so welcoming of this late change. I thought the day went really well and I particularly enjoyed the session led by Alex Solomon where we got to hear about Ngāi Tahu rangatahi achieving at home and abroad. This showed the wide breadth of programmes Te Rūnanga is running to help develop our next generation of leaders. If you missed the day you can watch a recording here: http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahuevents/hui-tau-2016/ In the first week of December I attended two hui that have special meaning for me. The first was Te Waka a Māui Iwi Chairs forum. This hui is always held as a prelude to the National Iwi Chairs forum. While there has been many milestones and memorable moments for me as Kaiwhakahaere, the bringing together of the iwi of the motu with the blessing of Dame Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu is one achievement I treasure above most others. In both of these hui I was humbled by the recognition I was given by the iwi present as I gave my poroporoaki. The Chairs of the Te Tau Ihu iwi, bestowed on me the right to speak for them and to represent them in the future at Iwi Chairs and on Iwi Leaders Groups. Two days later, in what was quite a moving ceremony I was presented with a special toki by the forum.

This was the first time the Iwi Chairs Forum has been held in Blenheim and I was really impressed at the organisation the eight iwi of Te Tau Ihu showed. Some of the key kaupapa we discussed at the forum were conservation, climate change, Whānau Ora, housing, education, Māori economic development and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. As whānau we know by working together we can grow and tackle any challenge we face. This includes coming together for events. Next year we will be holding Nāia Te Toa, a rūnanga sports day with activities for the whole whānau. This will be a great opportunity for us to come together for a day of fun. The event will be held at Te Pā o Rākaihautū, Ōtautahi on 11 March and I would encourage all Papatipu Rūnanga to send teams to compete. We have had so much to celebrate during my time as Kaiwhakahaere. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all the staff of Te Rūnanga Group, past and present, for their commitment and hard work which has contributed

to our success as an iwi. I particularly want to acknowledge the advisors and technicians who have supported me during my time at Iwi Chairs. I would like to acknowledge the unwavering support of Kukupa Tirikatene and Ranui Ngarimu who have taught and guided me through my tenure. I am forever grateful. It is worth noting that I have only had two executive assistants in 18 years, the late Nicky Meihana and Michelle Cox and I want to pay tribute to their loyalty and professionalism in managing my diary and the many ups and downs along the way. I am excited by the new challenges and opportunities that I have been offered in the last six months. Some, like standing for political parties I have turned down, others like becoming Deputy Chair of the Canterbury District Health Board I have accepted. I will remain committed to the advancement of the interests of Ngāi Tahu whānui and of my people at Kaikōura.

same for the new Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, whomever they may be. As I said at the Hui-āTau I am immensely proud of what Ngāi Tahu has become today post Settlement. It is a true tribute to those who went before and a beacon for those who will come after. As this will be my last column in Te Pānui Rūnaka before I stand down as Kaiwhakahaere, let me just simply say thank you Ngāi Tahu – thank you for the honour and privilege of allowing me to serve our people in this role for the past 18 years. On a final note whānau, I hope you all have a great Christmas and enjoy your summer break. Please remember to stay safe, look after each other and enjoy the quality time with whānau and friends. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa. Kia tau te rangimārie me ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki runga i a koutou.

I wish the new representative for Kaikōura all the very best and the

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Kaikōura Pā Cemetery Reserve Section 413 Annual general meeting For the purpose of electing trustees

To be held 10am on 7 January 2017 at Takahanga Marae. Please contact Jan Gemmell on 021 237 2403 or 03 319 5315 .

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā whānau

Firstly, we would like to extend a special mihi out to all the staff at the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for their awhi to Kaikōura during the earthquake relief and to our cuzzies in Kaikōura, Tuahiwi and Rāpaki for all your hard work, awhi and tautoko during this tough time. Makes us all feel so proud and lucky to be part of such bigger wider whānau – Kāi Tahu hard! Manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga and what it truly feels like to be Māori, chur whānau – koutou katoa, mauri ora! We also want to acknowledge the efforts of Te Tai o Marokura and Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka, the kaupapa Māori providers on the ground in Kaikōura and Christchurch supporting our whānau.

Santana Tainui, Aroha Blacktopp, Caroline Parker, Chela Mason, Natasha Beams, Jarad Lang, Shane Lang, Dane Tumahai, Francois Tumahai, Honey Tauwhare, Huck Tainui, Helena Mason, Jamie Whittle, Judith Turanga, Kaleb Mason, Karen Mason, Kim Mason, Missy Campbell, Ned Tauwhare, Shaquelle Culling, Tahlay Meihana Eiffe, Tenaya Meihana Eiffe, Tauwera Weepu, Quinn Johnsen

He pēpi

It’s been an exciting last few months with two beautiful babies born in October and November at the same hospital in Melbourne. Welcome to the world you two wee beauties. Wishing you all the very best for an exciting first Christmas as parents with your precious babies.

December is upon us already, bells will be ringing, the Christmas trees and lights will be up – the month to be merry – and with whānau is what Christmas is all about. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and all the very best for 2017. 3

Special mihi

Proud grandparents Theresa and Barry Rooney ould like to welcome their handsome third grandson, Lennox Makoha Rooney to the world. Lennox was born on 16 October at 4:44am weighing 3.57kgs at The Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia. Congratulations to parents Ryan Rooney and J’amie Wright.

Hīkoi Waewae would like to thank Te Pūtahitanga and Tū Maia for inviting us to attend the Te Pāpori o Whakatere Accelerator Programme held at The University of Canterbury over the past 10 weeks. The learning, knowledge and information we gained has propelled Hīkoi Waewae to a whole new level and set us on a positive and sustainable path for the future. Thank you also for the awhi, tautoko, manaaki, whanaungatanga and aroha shown to us on this journey. We appreciate all you have helped us to achieve. Ngā mihi aroha, Rauhine Coakley and Jah-vana Lilley.

Lennox Makoha Rooney with his proud Mum, J’amie Wright.

Kaitoko Mātauranga for Ngāti Waewae

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to introduce Shanita Mason, our Kaitoko Mātauranga for Ngāti Waewae – another staff member to add to our growing team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. This position is supported by Ngāi Tahu and co-located at Arahura Marae. Shanita will be working with whānau to help ensure they know their rights in regards to the obligations of schools within the Ngāti Waewae takiwā. The role is also about working with schools within the takiwā to ensure they understand the expectations of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and implement the Ngāti Waewae education strategy objectives, and to work with relevant others to ensure they are aware of the expectations and aspirations of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae. An exciting new position with an awesome kaupapa! Congratulations Shanita.

On 5 November māma and pāpa – Sarah De Bono and Zak Mason, were delighted and proud to welcome their beautiful daughter Serenity Gemma Tupou Mason to the world – 6lbs 7oz, born at The Royal Women’s Hospital, tMelbourne, Australia. Proud grandparents David John Mason, Tina Curry, Giannina Gemma De Bono and Paul De Bono. Sarah De Bono (mum), Zak Mason (dad) with their new baby daughter Serenity.

Marae events

like to take this time to thank our awesome kaiako and kaimahi who made this wānanga a great success – the Kotahi Mano Kāika team; Victoria Campbell, Paulette Tamati-Eliffe and Darren Solomon and kaikako, kaimahi, Hinerangi Barr, Ariana Stevens and Teena Henderson. Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou.

This past month has been just as busy as other months, with the following events being held on our marae. Hīkoi Waewae held another successful wānanga on 19 November, with a few hīkoi along the tracks of Cobden and Māwhera, while they collected from the ngahere to make their own kawakawa balm to take home with them. Whilst this wānanga was on, we also had our whare iti setup for the live stream of Ngāi Tahu Hui-āTau with kaumātua, tamariki and rangatahi gathering to watch.

A contingent of Year 10 students from Greymouth High School visited the marae from 29 - 30 November. This was their social studies class, where they have been studying the Treaty of Waitangi, and also learning about the tangata whenua of Te Tai Poutini. It was a great time spent with the tamariki of this kura. We all shared kōrero about whakapapa, pounamu, and Māori legends of Te Tai Poutini and shared waiata.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) held their annual conference on the marae from 21-23 November, which was a great success. They all loved being on the marae to have their hui, along with building on the relationships they have with mana whenua.

We have had some great hui and wānanga over this past month with more yet to come before the year is finished. We love having our marae and are still thoroughly enjoying it two years running. It’s great seeing it so busy.

Karoro School in Greymouth stayed on the marae on 24-25 November. They were such great tamariki and thoroughly enjoyed all the tū meke kōrero Aunty Horiana Tootell and Te Rua Mason gave them – especially their hīkoi on the Arahura awa. When it came to poroporoaki each and every tamariki stood and thanked the hau kāinga but in particular Aunty Jo (Horiana) – they even called her “Aunty Jo”. We thought this was beautiful.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui every second Sunday of each month 11am3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to Hamiria at admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or phone 03 755 6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Kia Kūrapa ki Arahura was the first time Kia Kūrapa has taken place in Arahura. A fantastic kaupapa. We would 4

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Kia ora koutou katoa, the Spring weather changeover has been giving us a mixed bag of days. Our aroha and thoughts are still with Kaikōura as they endeavour to nurse their whānau and community back to health, after the 7.8 earthquake Rūaumoko recently put them through. It was another opportunity to recognise the efforts of those who were able support. It also reignited discussions with our other marae about both the vulnerability we can, and have found ourselves in, and how we manage our own earthquake response. We will be having a Civil Defence hui along with more health and safety awareness of our environment. A pānui will be issued for those who wish to attend.

Update from the marae

Our māra kai is really flourishing and providing some beautiful kai for our community and manuhiri. Here are a couple of photos to show the progress being made on our wharekai. We’ve been busy with hui and manuhiri you’ll see in the photos below, what catering for all looks like!

What a typical morning of prepping kai looks like for hui we host.

An update on the progress of our wharekai.

Tautoko

Upcoming rūnanga meetings

Wānanga Whaikōrero

Winding down 2016

Throughout this year it has been wonderful to meet some incredible people, both Māori and non-Māori, who are out there in our community being wonderful advocates for Rāpaki, uplifting and encouraging the practice of our tikanga and kawa of our marae. It will be an absolute pleasure to see them bringing more people through the doors in 2017.

Rūnanga meetings 2017 Sunday 12 February Sunday 12 March Sunday 9 April Sunday 14 May All meetings start at 9am. Please note there will be no meeting in January.

The Tātai Wānanga Whaikōrero has now been completed. In the final wānanga the tauira demonstrated what they have learnt in front of whānau.

Winding down the year for 2016, we are both blessed with new beginnings and we farewelled members within our hapū and whānau. We live in a volatile environment, the recent 7.8 earthquake is an example of this, which we survived with care and compassion extending outside our own comfort zones to those who need it. Here is to our iwi showing strength to all those, not only within the affected areas but outside of those too. We are a very fortunate Iwi and have been blessed with fundamentally good leadership that recognises the capability of others to lead us through.

Te Puāwai ki Rāpaki Karanga Wānanga

The karanga wānanga has also been completed with some very happy wahine. It was an awesome opportunity to engage with whānau and we look forward to holding more of these wānanga at Rāpaki.

New species of sunfish recorded

A new species of sunfish washed up on the shores of Rāpaki. Scientists needed input from Te Papa, but decided it was too big to transport whole, so parts were taken away for further testing. It’s an amazing fish and certainly has raised some questions.

We look forward to next year and creating some workshops, clinics, wānanga, kaumātua activities (high tea’s seem a welcoming idea), as well as the whakatuwhera of our wharekai. May you all be safe and merry through the Christmas and New Year period and see you on the other side. Meri Kirimete! 5

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Joan and her ringawera, they were marvelous. It was go, go, go, for the workers. On the Saturday, five of our cars went to Huirapa for the opening of their new whare. Well, well, go and see for yourselves, it’s so huge and it’s got everything. The laundry room has got five washing machines, three dryers and all the rest of what’s in a washroom – lovely. If I tell you more, you won’t go down and see it. It’s so beautiful.

Well, it’s that time again, Christmas is just around the corner. Condolences to all who have lost a loved one, aroha mai. Well, a bit of goss, we had the Dutch Royals at our marae at the beginning of November and what a lovely day it was. Only they didn’t stay long enough. But special thanks go to our hāngī boys, kitchen boys, waitresses and staff. Also thanks to Ngawini, Michelle, Gabrielle, Koral and Crete for their wonderful input. Yes it was a wonderful day, the tables were set for royalty by our wonderful caterers and the kai was immaculate. The kai was laid on the tables (in dishes) just fit for a King and Queen.

Well here we are shaking our kumu with Ruaumoko on the war path. Yes twelve o’clock, I was just about to sleep after watching my soapies. But all is good now, only a few bum shakes. My daughter Ngawini is off back to Australia with my two moko and my mokomoko. Ngawini came over for conference in Auckland and moko came over for my other moko Daniel James wedding on 5 November. It was a beautiful wedding, lovely day, beautiful bride and bridesmaids. Also our sweet little flower girl and of course the groom and his handsome groomsmen, Mike, Karl and Te Hautapanui.

On the next weekend it was the Huria Reunion and gosh I didn’t know I had so many relations. It was awesome – young, not so young and a couple in their 90s, not saying who. While we had our kai before poroporoaki, one gentleman gave a koha of a pounamu and asked could it be named. So being the eldest wahine of the Huria whānau I asked could it be name ‘Hohepa’ because it was a Hohepa Huria Reunion. Everyone agreed on the name so I was pleased. So before everyone departed Aroha Hohipera named and blessed it, so it was all very cool. The eldest tāne at the reunion was Pene Rātapu. Thanks to Aunty

As usual, I went home early, (not too early), about ten o’clock (that’s early), so lots of love kids. Hope everyone has a great Christmas with plenty of kai and some inu as well. Lots of love, K.K.K.

Congratulations

Her namesake Tāua Timua Crofts (Tāua Flake) would be very proud of her great-great mokopuna and her achievements in kapa haka, as is this taua (Doll). We look forward to her future plans to study tourism in Rotorua and also to her debut as a vocalist on the Nā Te Ao album.

Timua-Angel Waru is the great mokopuna of George and Ramari Brennan, mokopuna of Timua Brennan, and daughter of Mere-Pehi and John Waru. She graduated from her Palmerston Girls High achieving:

Tāua Timua (Doll).

• NCEA level 3 • Te Waka Aroha Trophy for Leadership for Kapa Haka • Mana Wahine Award for Exemplary Leadership in Advancing Kapa Haka • Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Te Piringa. We are all so proud of her achievements as she strives towards perfecting and developing her natural talents in kapa haka. Angel comes from a very strong kapa haka whānau, the Brennan’s. She has always shown her commitment and focus in continuing the legacy of her tāua and pōua, who dedicated their entire life to the cultural growth of Ngāi Tahu whānui through their own groups, Te Whetu Ariki o Kahukura and Ōtautahi in the early 1950s and late 1970s.

Timua-Angel Waru with her accolades.

Launch of Nā Te Ao

As one of the last surviving members of that era, Sir Toby Curtis has treasured memories of the whānau of Ngāi Tūāhuriri and their warm manaakitanga towards him and many other North Island relatives. Mokopuna of many of those members who have since passed are spread across Te Waipounamu and some are now rangatira (upoko or chair) of various rūnanga. For example, the Tipa whānau of Moeraki, the King whānau of Arowhenua, the Solomon and Stone whānau of Kaikōura, Brennan’s, Crofts, Korako and Bennetts of Tuahiwi, Ranui Ngarimu and many more. Through whakapapa, the legacy of Te Whetū Ariki o Kahukura is intricately woven into the fabric of life in Te Waipounamu.

Nā Te Ao is a musical tribute marking the Christchurch six-year anniversary of the earthquakes. Tēnā koutou katoa, Whetū Ariki Charitable Trust and distinguished patron and kaumātua Sir Toby Curtis extend a warm invitation to the whānau of; Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga (Tuahiwi), Te Hapū of Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki), Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, Wairewa Rūnanga, Ōnuku Rūnanga, Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, Kaikōura Rūnanga, Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga, Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua, Te Rūnanga o Waihao, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki, Hokonui Rūnanga, Waihopai Rūnanga, Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga, Awarua Rūnanga, to attend the blessing and official launch of the Nā Te Ao album, produced by Timua Brennan. Sir Toby Curtis had a long relationship with the late George and Ramari Brennan, Tāua Flake (Timua Elizabeth Crofts) and the whānau of Tuahiwi dating back to the 50s and 60s through their Te Whetū Ariki o Kahukura kapa haka team.

Nā Te Ao is a musical tribute honouring the whānau and communities of Christchurch for their strength and resilience during the 2010/2011 earthquakes and is lovingly dedicated to all those who lost their lives in these traumatic events. Nā Te Ao is the brainchild of opera singer Timua Brennan. The musical narration is classically arranged into 10 waiata with many of them performed in te reo Māori. It was specially commissioned for three composers to arrange the songs for Timua. The waiata are both beautifully haunting and raw, and make the listener feel the solemnity, confusion and desolation of the earthquakes. Timua lovingly knits together tributes to all those affected and delivers through the youthful voices of the children’s choir and mokopuna Timua-Angel Waru – a hopeful new future that honours the past. The Trust has distributed special invites to all 18 Papatipu Marae to attend the formal blessing and launch of Nā Te Ao, the CD album for kaumātua and whānau members. “Our role as marae trustees is to encourage and foster tribal traditions unique to our community. Timua does this in her album Nā Te Ao – a Ngāi Tahu explanation of the creation of the world that traces the descent lines down to Māui-Tikitiki-a-Te Raka and eventually Kaiapoi Pā which constitutes the principal pā of our hapū.” Dr Te Maire Tau. Nā Trustees of Whetū Ariki Charitable Trust.

Wairewa Rūnanga Tēnā tātou katoa, hararei. Kua whakarauawatia kā waka mō kā haere ki tāwhiti. I ēnei rā kua rapua he taea hou, he tiwhikete ora mō kā motokā.

Ki a rātou kua haere ki tua o te tatau pounamu, rātou kua karakahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo, ka rere a waikamo, ka heke a hupe, ka hotu kā tauwharewhare o te manawa. Koutou te huka mate, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou kā waihotaka o rātou mā, ki a tātou, tēnā rā tātou katoa.

Heoti anō kua piri anō a Hine Raumati ki a Tama nui te Rā, kua wera anō kā raki, ā, kāore e roa ka tau anō mai ka waewae o Hana Kōkō ki ia whare hai mihi mō te Kirihimete. Kia pai te Kirihimete, kia pai hoki te tau hōu, ā, ko kā manaakitaka o kā atua ki a tātou katoa i kā hararei nei. Mauri ora ki a tātou

Kua tīmata te harakeke te puāwai, ka muia i konei e te tūī me te korimako. Kua takatū te whānau ki te whakakī i kā whata kai, kā waka tio i ēnei rā, ki te kai, ki te mīti, ki te mātaitai, hai whākai i kā whanauka i kā rā o kā 7

Te Waka Taiohi o Tahu

A great day was held out at Lake Pegasus on the first weekend of December for the Te Waka o Aoraki Waka Ama Sprints. The Te Waka Pounamu Waka Ama club based in Whakaraupō have been focusing on tamariki and rangatahi over the last couple of years, trying to grow the waka tradition among our children. This year we have had a consistent 25-30 at trainings, with 5-6 waka out on the water at once, which is a sight to see. The last three months of training paid off over the weekend with all teams getting amongst the medals. The most pleasing aspect however, was watching all the kids having fun, connecting to the water, respecting our environment and bringing whānau together.

Team Taoka.

Team Pounamu.

Team Hinehaka.

Teams racing to the finish.

Team Aoraki and Te Pā Warriors.

Team Hinehaka receiving their medals.

New Council appointed for Environment Canterbury On 27 October, newly appointed Environment Canterbury Councillor Iaean Cranwell (Kāti Makō, Kāti Irakehu) along with other new fellow councillors were welcomed to the new Environment Canterbury building on Tuam Street. The mihi whakatau led by Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Environment Canterbury staff, provided an opportunity to not only welcome the new council, but also to acknowledge the first election since the disestablishment of the council in 2010.

Although not returning to a full election until 2019, this new council consists of seven elected and six appointed members. Two of the six appointees are Ngāi Tahu appointed. Iaean, one of two Ngāi Tahu appointed representatives, was proudly supported by his whānau and members of Wairewa Rūnaka as he took his place among the newly formed council. One of the two youngest members of the council, the experience he has gained working for the rūnaka, Mahaanui Kurataiao and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, coupled with his passion for a healthy environment for all will ensure he is not a pushover in future lively debates.

Iaean’s son Te Kaio with a wahaika presented to Iaean by Mahaanui Kurataiao Trust.

Councillor Iaean Cranwell and whānau.

Nāhau te pōhā, nāhaku te pōhā ka ora ai te iwi

Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Those people who have established their entitlement to be registered full members of the rūnanga before 4pm Monday 16 January 2017 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a registered full member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with the rūnanga. Registered full members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by the rūnanga are correct.

Two of our Wairewa whānau, Sampson Karst and Maatakiwi Wakefield, attended a presentation by Hōaka Pounamu of resources produced by them following their visit and noho ki Wairewa earlier in the year. There are a large range of resources with a Te Reo Māori focus, from science resources to help our whānau to monitor the health of our lake and waterways, to resources to help whānau in beginning their whakapapa journey, to early childhood resources adapted for our marae.

Both Sampson and Maatakiwi were amazed at the thought and effort that had been given to producing these resources. Humbled and grateful to Hōaka Pounamu for their generosity, neither had any doubt that the resources will come in handy for young and old.

Appointment Committee Nominations Wairewa Rūnanga is calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. Please contact Jacqui BurlingClaridge, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on Telephone: 03 371 2613 or Email: jacqui.burling-claridge@ngaitahu.iwi. nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written nomination forms are to be received by the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu before 4pm Monday 16 January 2017. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative Nominations Wairewa Rūnanga is calling for nominations for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative. Please contact Jacqui Burling-Claridge, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on telephone: 03 371 2613 or email: jacqui.burling-claridge@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written nomination forms are to be received by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu before 4pm Monday 16 January 2017.

Sampson (back row, second from left) with members of Hoaka Pounamu 2016.

Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated

Notice Period to Hold a Postal Ballot Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential registered full members of the rūnanga of its decision to re-conduct the postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee. The Appointment 9

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Congratulations

Gift to Ngāti Moki whānau in memory of the late Rosaline Brown

Congratulations to Marino Maea (Nutira whānau) who recently received an award for his contribution to Manu Kōrero at Hornby Primary School. The award reads “The tamaiti who is awarded this taonga will have shown leadership and deep respect for protocols (such as karakia) throughout the year and will have shown development in their own knowledge of what needs to be done and when it needs to happen.” We are all very proud of Marino and his on-going achievements.

On Sunday 20 November, Gilberthorpe School, gifted a chair in memory of Aunty Rosaline Brown. The chair was built as part of a Kiwican Community Project. Whānau at the last rūnanga meeting for the year were delighted to accept this on behalf of us all. The plaque reads “Gifted to Ngāti Moki Marae In memory of Rosaline Brown. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. With aroha from Ara Tū Whakatā – Gilberthorpe School Kiwican Community Project 2016”.

Marino Maea receiving his taonga.

Sissy Wanhalla, Bridget Robilliard (Rosaline’s moko), Liz Brown (Rosaline’s daughter), Denise Sheat, Pat Nutira.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata He pēpi

Ava Danholt

Congratulations to Holly and Manaia Cunningham on the birth of their daughter Ariana Grace on 24 October. Ariana is a beautiful sister to Kāhu, Amelia and Tamati.

Ava Danholt participated in the Bishopdale Burnside Rotary Junior Speech competition held at Breen’s Intermediate on 12 October. The competition is open to all Year 4 to year 8 students who attend primary and intermediate schools, in the northwest zone of Christchurch. Ava is in Year 4 and was the only Russley School student to make this year’s north west final. Her Taua Waiana Danholt was there to see her speak along with her other grandmother (Mary) and her Mum and Dad (Vance and Anna). Ava was placed first in the Year 4 speech final.

Ariana Grace Cunningham.

Congratulations

Karaitiana and Te Paera Taiuru To Karaitiana and Te Paera Taiuru (née Paringatai), on their nuptials held at Koukourārata on Sunday 13 November. It was a great day and the bride and groom were stunning.

Ava Danholt with her award.

Te Marino Briggs

important qualities of great haka. Also this student is able to take up other roles within kapa haka for example whaikōrero, speech-making leading pōwhiri, leading haka and karakia. The name of this taonga is called Te Haka o Tāne Rore, Tāne Rore the god of haka. Ngā Manu Kōrero Taonga – Ngā Manu Kōrero is a Māori speech competition for secondary school students. The competition encourages fluency in Te Reo Māori and English. It began in 1965 as the Korimako Contest, and has been going for 51 years.

Earthquake relief support

Charles Crofts (Chair Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata), thank you for allowing me to drop my office duties; Jeanette Campbell, Kylie Jane Phillips, Logan Pomana, Rongo Baker, Marie Cooper – Bao. And of course to my Crofts and Nathan whānau – chur.

Te Marino Briggs has had a very successful final year at Ellesmere College, here are some of the awards he received: Academic award – first in class Sport and culture – rugby Katātaki Tāne Taonga – this taonga is for Māori performing arts and is awarded to the male student who demonstrates te ihi, te wehi, te wana in haka, the charisma, fear and excitement, which are three

Memories of being an unfortunate participant in Christchurch’s earthquakes came back to me on 14 November. Whilst our over 90 year-old home at Koukourārata stood up to the wave like motion, it became evident over the coming days, that Kaikōura and the surrounding district did not. I asked myself (as I’m sure many of us did) – what can I do to help?

Nā Marion.

I was fortunate and grateful that through Te Pūtahitanga and Ngāi Tahu I was part of a team that was choppered to Kaikōura from Cheviot on Friday 18 November. The ride on a little chopper (the last helicopter ride I took was on an Air Force Iroquois some 20 years-ago), was picturesque, until we started flying over the hills to Kaikōura and along the coastline, the pictures we see in the media really do no justice to what we see with our own eyes. Takahanga Marae – an absolutely stunning view from the office of Taukiri Manawatu (Office Manager) and Kiri Williams (Rūnanga and Environmental Administrator) – even with the changed view of the coast line.

View of the coastline from Takahanga Marae.

Along with Rongo Baker (Te Pūtahitanga), our role for the next three days (that turned into five), was to look after the administrative side of things. It was pretty full on looking after; food parcels to be delivered, packing lists for the choppers, funding applications, keeping track of Ngāi Tahu staff in and out of Kaikōura, answering queries from those turning up to the office, updating data from the assessment forms, and looking after the keys of motorhomes and rental cars that had been abandoned by those who had been evacuated. To the whānau from Takahanga I thank you for your awesome hospitality; Kiri and Taukiri – thanks for allowing us to take over your office; Hana O’Regan, Charisma Rangipunga and Maire Kipa – exceptional, on point.

Food packages ready to go in Kaikōura.

Hui-ā-Tau 2016

Awhina McGlinchey, Tina Woodgate, Shira Crofts, Ngaire Briggs, Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Executive Group and to all those who volunteered to help us out on the day.

With the unfortunate events of 14 November, Ngāi Tahu made the decision to host Hui-ā-Tau 2016 at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their time and effort in organising what was an outstanding day:

Great Southern TV crew

Ngāi Tahu Settlement Day

Claire Logan (researcher), from Great Southern TV (Coast programme) and her team including host Riria Hotere (Te Aupōuri, Maniapoto), visited on the weekend of 15 October to film for the new Coast series which is due to be aired in 2017. The days filming started at the Pouwhenua with Peter Ramsden then moved to the gardens where Charles Merfield (Lincoln Business Husbandry Unit) was interviewed about the taewa being grown at Koukourārata. We had a great turnout of younger whānau to help hand plant a number of taewa.

Well Koukourārata turned on the sun for staff from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, including Ngāi Tahu Holdings and their subsidiary companies. We had staff harvesting harakeke and working at our gardens with Manaia Cunningham. Thanks to Peter Ramsden who also took them to our tūpuna pou (Tautahi, Tuhaitara and Tautahi).

The Te Rūnanga kaimahi rōpū.

Meri Kirihimete from Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, wishing everyone a festive, safe and prosperous holiday break.

Great Southern film crew filming the whānau.

Peter Ramsden giving his kōrero about the tūpuna pou.

Tamariki filmed showing the taewa.

Ōnuku Rūnanga He Āituā – Lois Tikao

her as mature, conscientious, dedicated, gracious and so kind. She is widely respected by her peers, who had nothing but nice things to say about her. This student embodies our values of whānau, excellence, respect, and ora.”

The Tikao whānau would like to acknowledge all of the amazing support that we have had from the wider Ngāi Tahu community after losing our dear wife, mother and nana, Lois Alison Tikao (née Pearce) who passed away suddenly on November 30, 2016, in Christchurch at the age of 79. She was the dearly-loved wife of George Waitai Tikao, loved mother of Greg, Marie, Craig, Debs, David, Nathan and Ariana, and adored by all her mokopuna. Moe mai e te whaea arohaina.

Matahana has also received a $5,000 Victoria University Achievers’ scholarship for high-achieving Māori school leavers to enable her to study history and Māori next year. Wananei Matahana! Your whānau are proud of your efforts and success.

Congratulations

Matahana Tikao Calman, daughter of Ariana Tikao and Ross Calman and mokopuna of George and the late Lois Tikao, has had a very successful final year at Wellington High School. She received certificates for geography and overall contribution to the school at the senior prizegiving awards. She also recevied the senior social sciences award and the Year 13 Dean’s Award at the school’s celebration of Māori achievement. Part of her citation for the Year 13 Dean’s Award reads: “The student we are honouring tonight has contributed so much to our whānau group. The teachers describe

Matahana Tikao Calman, mulitple awards recipient.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Kia mā te marae, hurihia te pōhatu: whai iho mā te ahi kā ki te marae e whakaatu – Let the marae be clean; turn the stone over, then let the burning fire reveal it. The resounding call of the pūtātara in the rain-soaked, pre-dawn darkness marked the beginning of the culmination of years of banter, discussion, debate and months of planning and preparation. The familiar face of Te Hapa o Niu Tireni standing renewed in the gloom, summoned the iwi, hapū and whānau whānui who had gathered to be part of this momentous occasion.

warmed by the multitude that arrived, its mana enriched by the profusion of karaka and kōrero that followed, and the wairua uplifted by the presence of so many of our Kāi Tahu hapū and Iwi from the north. It was a privilege to see so many of our kaumātua taking pride of place on the stage, and a whare bursting at the seams with whānau united for such an amazing kaupapa. Again, our heartfelt mihi goes out to all our manuhiri who braved the conditions to tautoko on the day. The day’s events concluded with a hākari, the clouds clearing and the sun shining. Our kaumātua and dignitaries were seated in the wharekai and our manuhiri seated in a marquee on the Arowhenua Māori School grounds next-door. The logistics of feeding such a large group are not for the faint-hearted and could not have been accomplished without the tautoko of our whānau throughout the motu who came together to gather and prepare the kai for the hākari. The thanks and appreciation of Kāti Huirapa go out to all those that had a hand in making the opening of our whare such an amazing occasion. E kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a koutou katoa. Nā koutou tō tātou nei whare i whakamana. Tēnā rā koutou. Nā Darren Horomona-Anaha.

Official proceedings for the day started with the Tā i te Kawa ceremony that took us across the threshold into the warm and inviting confines of our new, much larger, modern whare. Despite the incessant rain, which harked back to similar conditions on the opening day of the original whare in 1905, the ceremony was well attended by whānau and manuhiri. Once inside, emotions were hard to contain amidst the karaka, karakia and kōrero taking place. The sense of awe and wonder at the new interior being enhanced by the still visible outline of the old. Acknowledgement must be given to Che Wilson, Charisma Rangipunga and Justin Tipa who were so generous with their guidance and expertise in both the lead up to and the conducting of this ceremony. A mihi must also be extended to Jymal Morgan, Pōua Kūkupa Tirikatene, Pīhopa Richard Wallace and Father Jolly for their valued contribution. The early morning activities were wrapped up with a hearty breakfast in the new wharekai.

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The first pōwhiri on our new revitalised marae was scheduled to take place on the marae ātea at 10.30am, but due again to the heavy rain, last minute changes saw inside the whare set up to accommodate an estimated 350 - 450 manuhiri and hau kāika. Our whare was

Te Rūnanga o Waihao protocols around waka safety. Amanda has also worked for the Families Commission, while at the same time raising two daughters. Mamae, the eldest is a University Graduate, working for Plunket under her own merit, and Whena, who is currently studying in the United States at Louisville, Kentucky on a hockey scholarship, as a result of representing New Zealand as a Junior Black Stick.

Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

There is also a historical and whakapapa link for our whānau to Plunket. When the Plunket model of supporting and assisting mothers with young babies, was developed, in the face of infant mortality rates that would stagger us today, it was at Karitāne. Sir Truby King working with the local Māori midwife Mere Harper. The first baby they worked to support into health was Mutu Ellison. This is important to Amanda as Mere Harper was her great-great-grandmother, and Mutu Ellison her great-uncle. Small world, big whakapapa to quote a witty cousin. So congratulations Amanda on your successful career and whānau.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Congratulations

Te Rūnanga o Waihao wishes to congratulate one of our Waihao whānau, Amanda Malu (Heath Whānau) on her recent appointment to the position of CEO, Plunket NZ. Amanda has worked in the education sector as a Māori student liasion and marketing executive before moving on to maritime safety where she was involved in the development of appropriate safety and tikanga 13

Returned Services Association

Congratulations Of the variety of events that the marae is privileged to host, it was a pleasure to be chosen as the venue for Sara and Todd Bentley’s wedding. Many whānau and friends, as far afield as Australia, gathered at the marae to witness this occasion, which was enjoyed by all.

The marae assisted the Returned Services Association in their Armistice Day celebrations by catering for 50 returned servicemen/women and guests.

White Ribbon Riders

The White Ribbon Ride is one of the most exciting initiatives tackling this country’s crippling domestic violence record. Violence destroys families, sets our children on a destructive journey and affects one in three women. This week-long motorcycle tour happens every November – White Ribbon Month, and is a powerful and inspirational voyage for all involved. A lead group of riders steer convoys through towns in the North and South Islands, picking up support riders in every region along the way. Waihao was pleased to support and host these riders as they made their way through North Otago and South Canterbury. White Ribbon Riders.

Sarah and Todd Bentley on their happy day.

Meridian Energy executive team

Mark Binns Chief Executive of Meridian Energy was joined by his executive team for a noho marae at Waihao. This is the first time their executive team have collectively stayed at a marae. Mark extended an invitation to Waihao whānau to join them for dinner that evening, which drew a great turn out. Informal,

but robust conversation took place around the Waitaki River which all parties enjoyed. The following day the executive team spent some time assisting in the garden, followed by a field trip to the Waihao box and Wainono Lagoon with John Wilkie and Tewera King. The Meridian team also took the opportunity to visit the Ngāi Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust.

Meridian Energy executives being welcomed to Waihao.

Meridian Eenergy executives and whānau assisting in the garden.

Wānanga graduation

koutou katoa me te whānau whānui. Tēnā rā koutou katoa, nā Ruth Garvin and Suzy Waaka. Graduates of certificate in poupou karanga

Waihao Marae provided a background of manaaki, tautoko and aroha for the five noho marae wānaka, for the certificate in poupou karanga, which culminated in 12 of the 13 regular attendees graduating. The graduation ceremony was held at Waihao on Saturday 3 December. Over 40 friends, whānau and supporters attended to witness graduates receiving their award. The ceremony was a mix of formality, hilarity and deep emotion which was expressed in waiata, haka and roimata aroha.

Kaumātua information

Kaumātua are reminded to contact the office with their nominated bank account details so that the Christmas deposit can be paid. The office cannot accept this information over the phone, so please post or email these details as soon as possible to ensure this deposit is made on time. We encourage whānau to assist their kaumātua in completing this task.

Te Wānanga o Raukawa sent two representatives who expressed their appreciation for the way the ceremony was organised. They also acknowledged the high level of detail they saw in the students journals which were displayed on the day. However apart from the students, who were the stars, our thanks were expressed to Ron and Mary in the office, Maurice, Aroha, Minnie, Tommo our rikawera who provided administration and sustenance beyond the call of duty not just on Saturday but over five months. Ānei te mihi pai hoki rā ki a

Rūnanga information and announcements We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao by Phone: 03 689 4726 or Email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki He pēpi

Christmas party

Lillian Breading and Arnie Hennel welcomed their son Maximilian Taika Hennel on 21 November born in Melbourne. Another moko for Kerri Ellen Bennett and Robert James Breading.

Our Christmas party was held on Saturday 26 November and was a fun night for everyone. The children and adults enjoyed the gifting of presents and Ten Pin Bowling at the Galleon. Thank you everyone who made this a memorable night.

Beautiful baby Maximillian.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. A special happy birthday to ‘Mr.Honorary member’ – pictured in the photograph below. Joseph Tipa, son of Justin Tipa and Moko of Lesley Tipa and Great Grand Moko of Ivor Tipa with Santa.

Kace Palmer-Kean with the birthday cake for his pōua Ross Kean, our fanatical grounds man. Robyn Maguigan, Reita Mathews, Jill Kitto, Mary-Anne Tipa, Patrick Tipa.

Happy 21st birthday to Hora-Kairangi Nicholas, daughter of Maria Mako and Antoni Nicholas, and mokopuna of Judy and Darkie Tipa. Hora’s 21st key was carved by Rikirangi Manuel – a huge mihi to you Riki, it is a beautiful key and Hora loves it.

Hora-Kairangi Nicholas at her 21st.

Hora’s 21st key carved by Rikirangi Manuel.

Fiaigoa ella Te Aotaumarewa Leota Li with Santa.

Rūnaka scholarship

The scholarship will cover tuition fees for up to three years for a student’s chosen study programme at Otago Polytechnic. The purpose of the Rūnaka Scholarship is to encourage Kāi Tahu students to succeed in tertiary education by removing financial barriers to study. The scholarships also acknowledge the contribution students can make to their rūnaka and local community.

Otago Polytechnic Candidates must meet the academic entry criteria for their chosen programme of study. If places on a course or programme are limited, normal selection criteria will apply. This scholarship applies to domestic students only. In order to retain this scholarship successful applicants are required to pass their academic studies with a minimum of 50 percent in their first and subsequent years of study. The study must be continuous. You must be enrolled in a full-time, full-year course.

This scholarship is offered to one student, for study in a chosen programme at Otago Polytechnic, from each of the four local rūnaka named below: Te Rūnaka o Moeraki Moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

Process for application 1. Please send your completed application to the rūnaka that you affiliate to well before the closing date. 2. Please confirm with Te Punaka Ōwheo that your application has been sent by emailing: tepunakaŌwheo@op.ac.nz Please provide your name and contact details, and which rūnaka you sent your application to. 3. Each rūnaka will meet after the closing date and will then notify Te Punaka Ōwheo at Otago Polytechnic who the successful candidate is. 4. The Kaitautoko/ Kaitohutohu office will then send out letters to all candidates informing them of the outcome by mid-April 2017 at the latest.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki office@puketeraki.co.nz Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou admin@otakourunanga.org.nz Hokonui Rūnaka hokonui@xtra.co.nz Conditions of application Candidates must be registered with the rūnaka, hapū beforehand. If you need to complete this, please visit the rūnaka websites for an appropriate form, or contact Te Punaka Ōwheo, email: tepunakaowheo@op.ac.nz The rūnaka scholarship will cover the tuition fees for the candidates chosen programme of study. The scholarships do not accumulate to the next year. If the rūnaka do not select a student one year, the scholarship lapses for that year.

Message from our Representative and Alternate Hope all the whānau have a wonderful, safe and enjoyable Christmas and holiday season together. We look forward to keeping you updated on Te Rūnanaga o Ngāi Tahu in 2017, and getting your feedback. Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te tau hou ki a koutou katoa me o koutou whānau. Nā Karen and Stacey.

Office hours

The rūnanga office will be closed from 2.30pm, Friday 23 December 2016 and re-opening, 8.30am Monday 9 January 2017.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Hui Te Rangiora Church Christmas service

There will be a Christmas family carol service held at Hui te Rangiora Church at 6.30pm on Christmas Eve. All welcome and don’t forget to bring your best voices. Christmas hours The rūnaka office is closed from midday on Wednesday 21 December and will re-open at 9am, Monday 9 January 2017. We wish all our whānau a joyous holiday break.

Runaka general meeting dates

Please put these in your diary whānau. February 12 May 7 August 27 November 5 (annual general meeting and rūnaka general meeting). The year that was 2016…. City Council Citizenship Ceremony at Puketeraki Marae.

Manawa Hou ki Puketeraki held 4-7 October.

Te Koronga Indigenous Māori Science Hui, 21-23 November.

Taiaha Wānanga held 3-6 June.

Work being carried out on the Waikouaiti River for the Wai Ora He Pātaka project, by workers and volunteers.

Tamariki School Holiday Programme, held 18-22 July.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Events at Ōtākou

Kia ora koutou whānau, kā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa.

Hui held on the marae have been steady and include the Ministry of Education, Portobello School, Tahuna Intermediate, Tainui School, Bayfield High Schooland Mornington School with learning experiences outside the classroom.

Ngā mate

Me kā whakaaro, inoi aroha atu. To whānau who have lost a loved one or attending unveilings, our loving thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bayfield High marae visit

Rā whānau

Recently Bayfield High School held field days on the marae with Rachel Wesley and Doug Ditford co-sharing the sponsor, or host roles. Bayfield reported having had an awesome time – it was a good opportunity for Makareta and Koreana Wesley Evans to try out leading sessions – they taught games and Koreana shared some of her knowledge of adzes and archaeology.

Ngā mihi nui me te aroha nui i tā rā whānau – with love and best wishes for a happy birthday. Launch of M.V Arihi Erena Russell-Harris, Anne Robertson, Tim Asher and his sister Julie Asher along with Edward Ellison had the privilege of heading over to Port Otago Ltd at Koputai/ Port Chalmers for the launch and naming ceremony of Arihi. Arihi is named after our dear tupuna, Alice Karetai.

Department of Conservation

During a two-day noho marae, the coastal team from the Department of Conservation (DoC) helped the rūnanga clean-up some of the grounds in preparation for the Treaty Festival next year. The grounds look spectacular. We are very grateful to DoC Coastal Otago for their mahi.

Dave Faulkner Chair of Port Otago Board presents a photo of MV Tug Arihi to Ōtākou and Edward Ellison presents a photo of Aunty Alice Karetai to Port Otago. Erena, Anne and Julie enjoy the day’s activities with other Port Otago board, guests and staff.

Department of Conservation team did an amazing job during their noho marae.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism Scholarship

spent a lot of time helping on her marae and attending wānanga. She is also involved in regional kapa haka and sport competitions, including Otago representative teams. Well done Tia.

We would like to congratulate Tia Taiaroa, one of our rakatahi, who was a successful recipient of the Ngāi Tahu Tourism Scholarship and will be our ambassador for Ngāi Tahu based in Queenstown. Tia is the daughter of Teone and Erin Taiaroa and granddaughter of Janece and the late Matenga Taiaroa. Tia Taiaroa is the first recipient of Te Pia Tāpoi, Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s scholarship for Ngāi Tahu students and is studying towards a tourism qualification. “I’m really excited about the Te Pia Tāpoi scholarship,” Tia says. “It will give me the opportunity to explore the tourism industry and hopefully meet some amazing people.”

Tia Taiaroa is the first recipient of Te Pia Tāpoi, Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s scholarship for Ngāi Tahu students.

Tia is currently working on a BA in Māori and Tourism and Management at Otago University. Like the previous five generations of her family, Tia grew up in Ōtākou. She is very involved with her iwi (Ngāi Tahu) and has 18

The achievements and potential of Māori youth from throughout Otago were recognised at the 16th annual Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards in Dunedin on Friday 28 October. The awards are a Kāi Tahu initiative to celebrate the academic, social and leadership success of junior and senior high school pupils. Our congratulations go to Koreana Wesley-Evans (junior) and Georgia Auckram (senior) who are two Ōtākou rangatahi and winners of the Mana Pounamu 2016 awards. Georgia is the daughter of Tanea Auckram, granddaughter of Les and Rona Potiki, and niece of Tahu and Megan Potiki. Koreana is the daughter of Rachel Wesley and Toni Evans, granddaughter to Moana Wesley and great-granddaughter of Cecille and the late Tatane Wesley. Ka mau te wehi Koreana and Georgia! Koreana Wesley-Evans (left) and Georgia Auckram (right) were recognised for their leadership as Bayfield Mana Pounamu Award 2016 recipients.

Upcoming events

The Methodist Putea Grant 2017

Otago Christmas party

This is now open to the seven papatipu rūnaka, south of the Waitaki. See the pānui further on in this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

will be held at Puketeraki this year. Treaty commemorations 2017

Read about this in the pānui section of this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Kā mihi aroha ki a koutou e te whānau o Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kia ora koutou, kā mihi o te Kirihimete!

Mataura Valley Milk

Mataura Valley Milk revealed its Southland-based nutritional powders manufacturing plant project at the end of July 2016. When completed in mid-2018 it will be valued at over $200million and employ 65 people.

During November Hokonui Rūnanga was pleased to support the construction ceremony of the Mataura Valley Milk manufacturing plant, which is underway on the outskirts of Gore.

John Rogerson accepting koha after blessing the site.

Mataura Valley Plant owners and dignitaries.

Mātauranga

Te Kākano

Job Seeker Expo stalls.

Nurse Practitioner Nadine Smith.

Kaumātua health days

Christmas office hours

Tamara, Fona and Colleen held a stall at the Hokonui Job Seeker Expo. This was a local initiative lead by Work and Income and involving many community services. We connected with numerous rangatahi to explore employment and education options. We ran out of Ngāi Tahu registration packs and had to follow up with young people after making several referrals. It was awesome to be available to support them on their pathways.

A huge thank you to our nurse practitioner Nadine Smith and her team. Also the support of staff from Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services Trust, delivering another successful year of Te Kākano nurse led clinics. Throughout the year the team has seen numerous whānau offering immediate care, health advice, education, support, referrals and a range of other services. This important free service has proved invaluable to the continued hauora of local whānau.

In early December kaumātua celebrated the final health day for 2016. All staff and volunteers would like to thank our kaumātua for their involvement and the continuous enjoyment they bring on health days. Kaumātua health days will resume again in the new year and we look forward to seeing you all then. If any whānau in the Hokonui rohe have any kaumātua interested in attending please contact one of our friendly staff for information on 03 208 7954.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui will be closed from 21 of December 2016 and will reopen in January 2017. During this time we can still be contacted, but the office will not be open. Thank you to everyone who has been involved with us over the past year, it has been a very busy and prosperous time, with much work done and much more yet to come. We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays.

Hokonui Rūnanga Kaumātua Health Day.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora Waihōpai whānau, wherever you may be, I hope and trust you are all well. Our aroha goes out to you all, wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

Christmas time has come around too quickly. By the time you get this pānui you will have quietened down, whānau graduating – that’s great. George Te Au’s greatgranddaughter Vivian Rewi was admitted to the Bar as a barrister and solicitor in the Auckland High Court. Her parents were doubly proud as their eldest brother, also a barrister and solicitor, was her sponsoring counsel.

Well you would think things would be slowing down, but no, everybody still wants a piece of you so on we go volunteering our little hearts to others, but that’s what we do aye whānau. The marae has been busy, lots of little things and one or two bigger things happening. As this is written we are preparing for our whānau Christmas BBQ breakup, we hope this will be a good day for the tamariki.

Everybody take care look after one another stay safe aroha nui from Waihōpai whānau. Nā squirrel on the hill.

Ailene Stehlin, Winsome Skerrett, Cyril Gilroy and Mateka Pirini on the plane to Huiā-Tau in Ōtautahi

Last waiata session for Murihiku in 2016

Tunnel-house of veggies with the St Patricks volunteers at Murihiku Marae

From left to right; Lincoln, Mhari and Lester Baty.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau,

broadcasts outside of Ōtautahi. The crew were able to test the new portable gear which will allow them broadcast from other locations. It was great to put faces to the names and the crew appeared to have a fantastic time. Sista even caught her first trout on the awa. We look forward to their next visit.

Our thoughts at this time are with whānau whose lives have been affected by the tragic events in Kaikōura. It is however heartening to see the wealth of generosity and the strength of spirit and human kindness shown by so many. None more so than the hospitality shown by whānau at Takahanga Marae. Here is hoping that those affected can return to some sort of normality as soon as possible.

In May we managed to complete some major upgrades to the houses on Rarotoka thanks to a much needed funding boost. The old chimneys and open fires which had become a health and safety concern were removed to make way for two new multi fuel burners. Major wiring upgrades were also completed as was the completion of the down pipes and spouting on the roofs. This whole project presented a major challenge both from a logistical and health and safety perspective. The end result was satisfactorily achieved with the help of proficient tradesmen and a hardy group of whānau volunteers. Thank you, and well done to everybody who contributed to this mahi.

Over the past month the office staff have been busy organising the printing and distribution of the annual report. By now everybody should have a copy of this document, received either electronically or by hard copy. If you have not received one and would like to, they can be downloaded from the Ngāi Tahu website or alternatively please contact the office for a hard copy. Over the last month the kitchen upgrade was completed at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. This was just in time for the final general monthly meeting for the year. Those who attended were treated to kai made in our awesome new kai cooker. The kai was excellent and really enjoyed by all those present. After a few experimental efforts we are now able to produce a fine feed in this great new addition to our kitchen. It is our intention to use this for the marae Christmas party.

One of the major challenges facing us is how we can better connect and engage with our rangitahi. As you already know the mahi of the rūnaka is varied and there is something to interest everybody. If you or your whānau would like to play a more active part in the rūnaka in a voluntary capacity, or if you feel the need to make more of a connection, then we would very much like to hear from you.

The timely completion of the kitchen upgrade also meant we were able to honor our commitment to host a group from Whakatipu School. This group enjoyed the marae facilities for a couple of days. This assembly of mainly International students, were able to experience a number of activities including chalk art and waka ama.

This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau. Meri Kirihimete from the executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends. Have a joyful and safe Christmas and a happy new year.

Our Kāhui Kaumātua group also travelled to Arowhenua for the re-opening of the Marae. This was a trip full of fun and laughter and really enjoyed by those in attendance.

Finally, a big thanks you to all of the volunteers who have contributed to the mahi of the rūnaka over the last year. Your presence is vital to our existence. The successes of the various projects both on-going and new, is testament to your dedication and commitment to Ōraka Aparima whānau. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou kā ora ai te iwi. 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.

We are now at the end of a very eventful year for the rūnaka which featured the usual diverse range of activities. Throughout the year whānau were involved as iwi representatives in a number of activities including bird transfers, hīkoi, working parties, and hui. We also supported several tamariki to further their sporting and academic aspirations. Throughout the year we hosted several schools at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae and the Western Southland schools Ki o Rahi tournament. Earlier on in the year whānau participated in the Te Koroka Ara water monitoring hīkoi. These hīkoi were extremely informative and were geographically diverse ranging from the Dart River to the Aparima. Whānau who participated reported how much they learned and enjoyed the experience. In April we welcomed Blade and the TahuFM crew (Rocky and Sista) to our Tari for one of their first ever

Volunteer rōpū at the Labour Weekend trip to Rarotoka.

Congratulations

Ōraka Aparima congratulates sibling rising-stars from the Tukuwaha whānau, Anaya and Keelan Morris who both represented the Beachlands Maraetai Sports Club. Anaya played her first season of hockey and was awarded the U8 Most Valuable Player. She has also been selected in the U10 Galaxy touch rugby team for rising stars.

Anaya Morris with her most valuable player trophy

Keelan Morris with his most valuable player trophy

Keelan played both soccer and rugby for the U10 sides also receiving the most valuable player award for his rugby team. Both acknowledge their achievements were gained by the excellent support of all of their team mates. Well done. Nā Shona Morris (Mum).

Volunteers

whitebaiting itself. What has been really great is the support whānau received from other people on the awa. There was no shortage of people to help those who were unfamiliar with the way it all worked. Here is hoping that next year will be a more productive season.

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

Many thanks to whānau who helped us get things set up, did repairs and generally helped us out with this project.

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.

Whitebait stand

We are at the end of what can only be described as a poor season for whitebaiting. This seems to be the case throughout the region with a few hours of action followed by days and sometimes weeks of inaction. Throughout the season the stand has been utilised on a regular basis by whānau. As the season progressed we learned a bit about the management of the stand and

Emergency Management Southland Seminar

and for building community participation. He also talked about how communities are often galvanised after a disaster. The example of the Christchurch Student Army was cited where 9,000 students completed 75,000 hours of community work.

Two staff members recently had the privilege of attending the above seminar as part of the Emergency Management Southland (EMS) strategy to reach out to individual businesses within local communities.

Data was also provided showing that we know and trust out neighbours less and that we have fewer and fewer trusted friends. We also socialise less as families. Funnily enough one of the simple things we can do in a community is to get to know our neighbours. A quote from the Mayor of Christchurch stated: “we found it more important for people to have a relationship with their neighbours than a stock of emergency supplies”.

The first speaker was Peter Kenyon from the Bank of Ideas which since its inception has worked with over 1,600 communities in 58 different countries. The main focus for the organisation is to create caring, healthy, inclusive, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies. Subsequently, the Bank of Ideas specialises in initiatives to strengthen community building, local economic development and youth empowerment.

Peter also explored what makes a safe, strong and vibrant community. Peter (his grandmother hails from Lawrence) is an inspirational speaker and gave an excellent presentation.

Peter offered strategies to recruit and retain volunteers

The next speaker was Dr Caroline Orchiston a geologist who is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Otago. Her research focuses on community resilience to natural hazards. We were given a comprehensive rundown on the Alpine Fault and the scientific monitoring taking place in that area. She also talked about the magnitude of the annual increase in overseas visitors. We explored what could happen In the event of a natural disaster in isolated areas like Piopiotahi with vast numbers of visitors in camper vans and buses. Definitely thought provoking and without scaremongering the science suggests it appears more to be case of when rather than if.

wellbeing and character strength. Getting children to recognise their character strengths and teaching them how to apply those strengths to their own personal challenges is considered vital. Lucy delivered one of the most stimulating and emotive presentations I’ve ever seen. She is a strong and passionate woman and it was a privilege to be in the same room as her. The final speaker was Michele Poole who is the Public Information Manager for the Otago Civil Defense Emergency Group and the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Naturally communications at times of disaster are crucial and it is possible if not likely that after a major event we may have no conventional means to communicate in the first instance.

Caroline is currently doing science liaison as part of a steering group called AF8 which is related to future Alpine Fault earthquakes.

Michele started by letting us hear some of the audio from the communication centre during the Canterbury earthquake. This was both enlightening and frightening due to the massive amount of information than was coming which had to be processed very quickly!

The third speaker was Dr Lucy Hone who is a research fellow at AUT’s Human Potential Centre. Lucy studied her Master of Applied Positive Psychology at the University Of Pennsylvania which is the recognised home of wellbeing science and resilience psychology. Lucy is a journalist and published author who works in the field of wellbeing and resilience.

She was also deployed during the Rena disaster and was quite specific about the failure to get iwi involvement at an early stage. The communication failures from authorities led communities to get out and start cleaning up themselves. I found this segment of the presentation excellent as it looked at the shortcomings and lessons learned relating to the Rena tragedy. Michelle then described that in a similar situation how differently things should be done in the future.

Lucy shared with us her experiences during the Canterbury earthquakes and her own heartbreaking personal tragedy when her daughter, her daughters friend and friends mother were killed in a car crash. She talked about grief counseling and how she applied her own field of expertise to cope with this tragedy. Some resilience strategies she talked about were: nurturing relationships, choosing where to focus your attention, valuing positive emotions and identifying new hope when faced with tragedy – “when all hope is gone, what do you hope for now?”

Overall this was an excellent seminar and very relevant to us as a rūnaka both from a capacity building perspective and an evaluation of our role as a community organisation in the event of a natural disaster.

She also talked about the escalating mental health issues among young people. She is currently working with several Christchurch schools promoting universal

Nā Iain MacCallum.

Awarua Rūnanga Te Rūnanga o Awarua Charitable Trust

application form, including eligibility criteria, please call Te Rūnanga o Awarua office Phone: 03 212 6020 or email to gail@awarua.org.nz to request the forms. Rowena (Ana) Beaton – Chairperson, Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee.

Appointment Committee

The following rūnanga members were successful in their application and have been appointed to the Appointment Committee: Rowena Beaton, Kate Eruera, Louise Fowler, Barbara Metzger and Lara Stevens with Rowena Beaton elected as Chairperson.

Te Here West Descendants Reunion 20-23rd October 2017 (Labour Weekend) Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff

Calling for applications

Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee formally invites applications for the Te Rūnanga of Awarua Representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Te Rūnanga o Awarua Appointment Committee is responsible for appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative positions in line with clause 16(2)(c) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Act 1996. Applications open Thursday 22 December 2016 and close 4pm on Thursday 2 February 2017. For an

To register your interest or ideas please contact us on any of the following: email: teherewestreunion@gmail.com Facebook: Te Here West Descendants Reunion Mobile: Ariana 027 428 0046.

Taurahere Groups Kāi Tahu Whānui Ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Rā whānau In August this year Ellen Louanna Nicoll (also known as Sue) celebrated her 65th birthday. Bones Rissetto and Mereana Robinson Silbery were privileged to attend. It was a cold windy but wonderful winters day. We had a scrumptious high-tea with all the trimmings. One of the highlights of the occasion was watching Sue being presented with a beautiful korowai. Hui-ā-Tau ki Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae Our Tāmaki Makaurau-based Kāi Tahu whānau thoroughly enjoyed their weekend together. The weather wasn’t exactly perfect, but the time together was. The tamariki enjoyed the hākinakina with Jonny Sargisson, and making Pūrerehua with Papa Bones. Sue being presented her beautiful korowai.

The adults enjoyed the workshops, most notably the Māori birthing seminar held by Kelly Tikao. Kelly Tikao and husband Rihari Taratoa-Bannister deserve a special mention, having made the trip all the way from Te Waipounamu. There were a lot of new faces making an appearance throughout the weekend – this is so special to us, knowing our whānau are finding their roots, making us a stronger tribe. There was even first-class entertainment throughout the whole weekend, including the absolutely kino kē musical band, the Four Fathers. This weekend would not have been a success without the absolutely fabulous whānau helping out in the kitchen. We all know we enjoy sitting and sharing a meal with one another, that alone brings us closer together.

June Rissetto, Mereana Robinson Silbery (standing), Charlie Williams, Peters wife, Peter Rissetto, Linda Williams.

Kelly Tikao informing whānau on the practises and customs of Māori birthing.

Tamariki loving the hākinakina with Jonny Sargisson.

Waitangi whānau day Kia ora whānau, this is a reminder for our Auckland based whānau that the Waitangi whānau day is fast approaching. More details will be available closer to the time. Time: Pōwhiri at 10am Date: 6 February 2017 Location: Schlaepfer Scout Park, 41c Ostrich Farm Road, Paerata. 25

Ngāi Tahu ki te Tairāwhiti Poroporoaki Takina te kawa o te Tai Rāwhiti. Mai te urunga o Tama-nui te rā. Huraina te ata, Ka mārama. Tihe.

Haere atu rā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā. Haere mā Paikea ki te kāhui rangatira mōu. Kia tae atu koe ki te waipuna a o tipuna. Kia wetea mai ko te Tōpuni Tauwhainga mōu.

Ngā whakatatare o te Rangi te Pou ki te tapuwae o Rongokako, Ngā Rangi Whakaupoko te pou o Te Poroporo, Puruaute ki waenganui.

Pērā ai ki a Napi, ki a Mita, ki a Te Awanui, ki a Whero. Okioki ai Whakaoti ai.

E te Rangatira Hone Taumaunu moe mai rā, moe mai rā. Hoki atu ki tou Mareikura o Tahu Pōtiki. Ki tō hoa rangatira a Maire. Mai Hikurangi, ki Muao, ki Taranaki whātoro mai ki Aoraki.

Hone Taumaunu.

Whānau hui Ngāi Tahu Taurahere ki Te Tairāwhiti recently held a whānau hui at Te Kūri a Tuatai Marae, Gisborne. The Tairāwhiti taurahere group will be meeting throughout the year with the first hui scheduled for March 2017. Please connect to our Facebook page: “Ngāi Tahu Taurahere ki te Tairāwhiti’ where regular updates and pānui are posted. An email will also be sent out to those whānau that have provided their details at the scheduled hui. Taurahere chairperson is Mere Pohatu. If you require any information regarding Tairāwhiti taurahere please contact: Vernice Waata-Amai at waatv@tpk.govt.nz or 06 868 0208/027 263 6921 during the day.

Front Row: Left to right: Selwyn Parata, Henry (Robin)Dawson, Hati Toromata, Waka Taylor, Raana Kerekere-Tangira, Mere Hirini Parata, Tipa Mahuta, Anthony Tipene-Matua. 2016 Iwi Chairs Forum.

Back Left to right: Vernice Waata-Amai, Ngarimu Parata, Huia Pihema, Tahua Pihema, Riki Aupouri, Lisa Taylor, Ahirana Waata-Amai, Gorden Aston, Papaea Parata. Front Row: Left to right: Selwyn Parata, Henry (Robin)Dawson, Hati Toromata, Waka Taylor, Raana Kerekere-Tangira, Mere Pohatu (Chair), Florence Pahuru, Hiria Haenga.

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Ko Te Pari o Whiti ki runga, Wairau tangata Wairau oranga Wairau tipua ki raro Tihe! Much of November and December has been spent preparing for the Iwi Chairs Forum held from 29 November – 2 December. Wairau is rich in history in which our manuhiri got to walk the tapuwae of our ancient ancestors at Te Pohohiwi a Kupe. This site is ancient and a site of national significance in terms of the migration story of Māori to Aotearoa. The earliest evidence of human arrival in Aotearoa dates back about 750 years, with Pokohiwi a Kupe, Wairau Bar, being one of the earliest and best preserved archaeological sites of the time in the country. These sites are important and the recent honours to Ngāi Tahu scholar and Archaeologist Atholl Anderson is an acknowledgement of our stories. Many Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau members participated in a mtDNA test to trace their history and links with the mtDNA signature of the tūpuna identified from Te Pokohiwi a Kupe. Māori artist – Paora Mackie Uhia o moko, hei hoa matenga mōu, Take your tā moko as a friend for life, He toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Where there is artistic excellence, There is human dignity. Paora Mackie is affiliated to many of the iwi of Te Tauihu Rangitāne, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa and Ngāi Tahu. Paora first developed an interest in carving at around 12 years of age. When he was 15, Paora moved to Wellington to learn how to carve at Maraeroa Carving School under the tutelage of Lewis Kereopa (Tūwharetoa, Ngā Puhi). He now resides in the Wairau with his partner Mel and is still carving today. Like many Māori artists, Paora also expresses himself through other mediums, one of them being tā moko. “It was a natural progression I guess. People would ask me to design them something and after a while I realised that I might as well be the one applying it to them.”

Paora Mackie completing a Tā Moko.

Paora takes his art seriously. His tā moko work begins with a long conversation about the person, ensuring he understands their whakapapa, tūrangawaewae and life experience so he can then help to reflect this through tā moko. Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau and Te Tauihu whānui can look forward to future wānanga with Paora and his whānau. He mihi nui taioreore kia koe Paora.

Ngāi Tahu ki te Matau a Māui

He tāua purotu, he tāua toa. Ko Te Haerenga o Te Mangai Nicholson tēnei.

tūpuna, ara ka mau tonu ai i te reo Māori me ngā tikanga o tua whakarere.

Ko Te Haerenga o Te Mangai Nicholson tē ingoa o tēnei tāua, kei te mōhiotia whānuitia e tātou kātoa, ko Nanny Noa. Kua piki ia ki te taumata kaumātua. (94), Iwa tekau mā whā ana tau. Tūmeke Nanny Noa. He tino kuia tēnei o ngā rohe o Te Ika a Māui.

E hia kē ngā wā e tautoko ana taua kuia i nga tū āhuatanga o te iwi, hapū, whānau. Mai ngā mahi kōhanga reo, ki te whakapono tae noa atu ki ngā kerēme o Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Heoi anō, ka whakapono hoki ōna mātua ki te Hāhi Rātana.

Nō Ngāti Apa, Rangitāne ki Tāmaki nui a Rua, Ngāi Tahu hoki ki Kaikōura. I whānau mai ia i te tau 1919, i tipu ake taua kuia i ngā rekereke o ōna mātua

I ahu mai tana ingoa i Wiremu Tahu Pōtiki Rātana.

Nā tōna haerenga a Wiremu me tana tira ki ngā tōpito o Aotearoa. Ka whakaingoatia te pēpi nei, a ko Te Haerenga o Te Mangai. Tekau ana tau, ka tipi haere hoki a Te Haerenga o Te Mangai ki nga hui kia kawe ake ngā kōrero a Wiremu Tahu Pōtiki Rātana tae noa mai ki Te Waipounamu. He rau tio, he raukura o te Iwi. Nanny Noa.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua

Poroporoaki mō Mita Mohi I whawhati te rau tītapu kaiwharawhara, Titia ana ki te ngākau, ki te hinengaro te i pūtake o ngā kōrero o te wānanga Mau patu a Tū. Mai te pane ki te hiku, Mai Mokoia ki Te Raki Auē taukuri ē, ngau kino nei te mamae.

Mita travelled the breadth of Aotearoa, and Te Waipounamu sharing his knowledge with whoever was eager to learn the traditional martial art. He was a very dear friend to Ngāi Tahu and spent many years here in the south working and playing rugby league. A small group representing Ngāi Tahu went to Tarimano Marae at Te Awahou. Thank you to our tāua Ranui Ngarimu and Te Mairiki Williams.

Kei whea rā te manu tatariki o Te Rangiwewehi e ngaro nei? Parekawakawatia Te Awahou, ngā pūmanawa e waru o Te Arawa.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua news The Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Road Show 2016 was well received and hosted and the Rotorua taurahere are looking forward to 2017.

Heoi anō, e te Toki, Mita Mohi. Moe mai rā, moe mai rā, moe mai rā. E tangi ana te ngākau mai ngā Pia o Ngāi Tahu. mai ngā Pia o te motu e tau ana e koe.

A hui planned for February will focus on connecting and staying connected As well as whakawhanaungatanga there will be kōrero on eeling at Little River, eating, relaxing in each others company, Ngāi Tahu waiata practice and fun things for our tamariki and rangatahi. Venue and dates to be confirmed.

Kāti rā, e te taniwha hikuroa, hoea to waka tīwaiwai, kia riporipohia koe e te tai kawe i a koe ki Hawaiki nui, ki Hawaiki roa, ki Hawaiki pāmaomao. Tūmārōhoehoe ngā waka mōu. E te whānau ora, mā te aroha, mā te whakapono, tērā pea, ka ea.

Please join our Facebook page: Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua as we will be using this to let everyone know of coming events. It would be great if we could all share ideas as this is a good way to help us keep communicating. Alternatively you can email: anita17smith@gmail.com with your contact details for our circulation list.

Ngāi Tahu mourn with Te Arawa and Māoridom the passing of revered leader, Mita Mohi – a teacher, mentor of mau rākau, and well respected kaumātua.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whangnaui-ā-Tara

Te Hui Whakapumau On 6 December, Victoria University of Wellington celebrated the 30th anniversary of Te Herenga Waka Marae. Tahu Pōtiki, Tamatea Pokai Whenua and the most significant ancestors are finely carved in the wharenui, Te Tumu Herenga Waka. The following week is Te Hui Whakapumau or a celebration for Māori graduates. In early December, hundreds of Ngāi Tahu students will don their gowns and korowai in a celebration of their years’ work. Fifteen members of the Ngāi Tahu student cohort have graduated from Te Kura Matatini ki Otago Polytechnic with Bachelor of Applied Management degrees as part of the Capable NZ, Te Kura Matatini ki Otago and Tapuae o Rehua partnership.

Ngai Tahu students Te Rongomai Tipene-Matua and Katarina Caldwell, Graduating 2016.

Hui-ā-Whānau Tuatahi We said that we would do at least four hui a year so we have the date for our next hui. It will be on Sunday 26 February 2017. Keep the date free and watch the Facebook page for more updates and details. Keep putting other pānui up on the Facebook page as well – ka pai. We want to find things that the whānau can do together in-between the organised whānau hui. Hopefully someone will put out a pānui on the Facebook about meeting up on Waitangi Day 2017 for a picnic or something good like that.

Watch this space; thanks again for coming to Hui-āWhānau tuatahi and now get ready for Hui-ā-Whānau tuarua! Awesome meeting you all and cannot wait to do more in 2017. The date will also be sent out by email and put up on the Facebook page. Please join us on our Facebook page if you aren’t already or send your email address to: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz to go onto our mailing list. See you in 2017!

We are busy looking at all the suggestions of what whānau said they wanted and figuring out who we can ask to come and help with all of those ideas and make it fun for all ages.

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te tau hou ki a koutou katoa whānau mā – Karen, Hauangi, Ruby, Stevie, Ken.

Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki

Hari Rā Kirihimete ki a tātou Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki celebrated an early Christmas gettogether at the Ōtaki Tennis and Squash club on Sunday 27 November. Weather meant that the bouncy castle and bubble machine had to be set up inside, but that didn’t worry the kids at all. Some of the bigger kids tried their hand at squash and tennis and were pretty good too.

There was a wardrobe malfunction so our original Hana Kōkō (kia ora James) had to hand over his outfit to one of the tamariki to take care of the important job of handing out presents. Tēnā koe Manawanui i pīkau tēnei mahi mō te whānau. Have a great Christmas and New Year everyone and be safe! Mauri ora, nā Emma.

Cook whānau mokopuna (Puketeraki whānau): Left to right: Āniwaniwa Cook, Raiha Cook (back), Te Naera Gray (front), Clayton Cook (back), Te Wehi Gray (front).

Ngā uri o Hohepa Huria: Te Whetu Ratapu-Shelford, Kiritiaho Rikihana, Paretekanawa Paki.

Te Whetu Ratapu-Shelford hanging out with Hana Kōkō a.k.a Manawanui Rikihana. Ngahoki Kapukai-Taumaa peering around the side of the bouncy castle.

Erana Hamilton (uri o Hohepa Huria) collecting her present while ngā tamariki o Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki eagerly wait for their names to be called.

The Office Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Last month this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka requesting that information or a name be provided about the location and the person in the photograph. The photograph came into the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu photograph collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archive from Julie Callaghan. We would like to thank and acknowledge Mere Jacobs for making contact and providing the following information on this image. The photograph is of Mere’s grandmother, Makareta Paurini. She was the eldest daughter of Hirawea Paurini who was captured by Te Rauparaha in the 1830s but later returned to live at Öpukutahi. Makareta worked as a housekeeper at Akaroa. Henare (Mere’s father) was born in 1887. Henare was brought up by Makareta and the Catholic nuns of Akaroa. He originally took the name Paurini until the time of his mother’s marriage to Ratama Jacobs from Kaikōura at which time he was adopted by his step-father and became Henare Te Ara Jacobs. Mere believes that the photograph of Makareta was taken at the time of her marriage to Ratama Jacobs. Mere has a copy of this photograph but it is in storage postquake. Mere recalled that the Hana Mokaikai Paurini Timoti mentioned in the supplied caption was Makareta Paurini’s sister.

Back cover image from the November 2016 issue.

If you have any further information to share about this, or any of the Whakaahua Tipuna/Whānau images we have published, please do not hesitate to contact either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248). Kia ora.

Please see the following notice from the Office regarding Kaumātua Grants: Tēnā koutou katoa e ngā kaumātua, Please accept our humble apologies if your Kaumātua Grant was not received on time. We are very disappointed and are working hard to make sure this doesn’t happen again next year. Ngā mihi, the team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

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)

Do you have a cultural project?

The next round of the Fund is now open and applications close on Friday 31 March 2017. For fairness to others, we will not be accepting any late or incomplete applications.

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.

The Ngāi Tahu Fund was established to vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

The full criteria for accessing the Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com

Areas we support: The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: • 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 self-confidence.

Our Funding Committee meet in May to discuss the applications, so ensure your project does not start before this date as retrospective funding is not offered. The Fund’s team are available to meet with you to work through the application process, or feel free to contact our Fund’s Advisor, Morgan Lee on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. On another note, the Ngāi Tahu Funds team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Have a lovely break with whānau and be sure to keep an eye out for our future pānui and news!

What is Rangatahi Tumeke? The basis of Rangatahi Tumeke is around traditional mahinga kai practices. We take groups of rangatahi aged 13-17 out into the Catlin’s for five days and expose them to the whenua, ngahere, moana and mahinga kai. We show them what and how to gather, prepare and most importantly, eat the kai that we catch ourselves. We also learn all about the whenua in this region and the history of the Māori and South Island Landless Natives Act (S.I.L.N.A) Lands. We like to have fun so other activities include: kayaking, fishing, orienteering, waka ama and archery, to more cultural activities such as mihi mihi, karakia, waiata and kapa haka. Our rangatahi are kept very busy, there’s not a lot of down time apart from when they sleep.

Introducing Steph Blair Ko Hananui tōku Mauka Ko Waikawa tōku Awa Ko Waituna tōku roto Ko Uruao tōku waka Ko Te Rau Aroha me Wairewa ōku Marae Ko Waikawa tōku papa kāika tuturu Ko Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha öku iwi Ko Steph Blair tōku ingoa

What kind of support have you received with Rangatahi Tumeke? Awarua Rūnanga has been really supportive of this kaupapa from the start and really helped us kick start things. We have also received financial support from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, Otago University Marine Science department and recently we have also gained funding/ support from Te Pūtahitanga. As always, whānau support has played a huge part, from individual whānau members to the wider Murihiku community.

How long have you been teaching? The journey started for me as an adult when I decided to attend teachers college at the University of Otago (Invercargill Campus) gaining a bilingual-teaching degree in Māori studies. Not long after graduating, I started working for Kotahi Mano Kāika as the Kaiārahi of te reo Māori for the Murihiku area. My role was as a facilitator/promoter of te reo Māori and I spent three years in the role. The last eight years have been spent teaching te reo Māori, tikanga-ā-iwi, and fabric and design at both Dunstan High and Verdon College. After spending five years at Verdon an opportunity arose for me to leave and manage Rangatahi Tumeke full time.

What does being Ngāi Tahu mean to you as a kaiako and in your current role? It’s great to be based in my own takiwā, being surrounded by whānau and having access to all the southern papatipu marae. Being able to work in my own papakāika sharing our own Ngāi Tahu stories and mahinga kai practices is special. I get to share this with many of our Ngāi Tahu rangatahi and whānau, but also with kids from other iwi that live in Murihiku. Just being able to give them a Ngāi Tahu perspective on things is something they appreciate.

What changes would you like to see in the future in regards to education? I would like to see te reo Māori further integrated into schools to normalise the language and culture. To see all teachers accountable for this, not just our Māori kaiako who are often worked till breaking point, with a lack of support in and out of the classroom. Part of the reason I left teaching at school is that I believe there is other places for our rangatahi to learn, especially for our Māori children who need a range of different learning approaches. Rangatahi Tumeke helps provide a positive and nurturing learning environment. It has been humbling to see first-hand, the positive impacts it has had on the rangatahi who participate.

Steph Blair (sitting third from the left) with the Rangatahi Tumeke group.

Tahua Taunaki Akonga- Learner Support Fund

Funding is available through Tahua Taunaki Akonga to enable you to access personalised tuition to support your tamariki and further their progress at school. - Funding is available to registered Ngāi Tahu students aged between 5 and 18 years of age - One term of funding is available per financial year (up to a maximum of $450+GST). Provision is also available (on a case-by-case basis) for tamariki who require special learning assessments. For further information or an application form please contact us: mātauranga@ngaitahu.iw.nz or 0800 942 472. 32

The central piece of this design is represented by the ‘niho taniwha’ pattern which literally means teeth of the taniwha and represents leadership or that which is portrayed by a chief. The ‘niho taniwha’ design is incorporated within the He Toki ki te Rika logo.

He Toki lath panel at Waltham pool

The He Toki lath panel, built by carpentry students and staff at Ara Institute of Canterbury in 2015, was unveiled in a ceremony at Waltham Pool in November.

The three larger triangle shapes portray three significant mountains in the South Island: Mauka Aoraki, Maukatere and Te Poho o Tamatea representative of Ngā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha.

Originally created for the Whole House Reuse exhibition at the Canterbury Museum in 2015, the panel was subsequently gifted to the Waltham Pool. The panel was designed by Te Tapuae o Rehua staff and was blessed by Dr Terry Ryan with current He Toki students performing a haka to tautoko him.

These symbolise the unique nature of the He Toki programme as an iwi-led partnership in collaboration with tertiary vocational training and industry. He Toki ki te Rika is a trades training programme for young Māori that brings together the strengths, knowledge, expertise, capability and networks of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o Rehua, Hawkins Group and Ara Institute of Canterbury.

The ‘poutama’ (stairway or step-like) pattern presented on the outside of this design symbolises the growth of students, striving ever upwards. In meeting houses, the panels are usually mirror imaged (a reflection) so that the steps climb upwards from both sides to reach the top at the centre.

If you would like more information on He Toki call 0800 HE TOKI (438 – 654).

Dr Terry Ryan blessing the He Toki lath panel.

He Toki students performing a haka to tautoko Dr Terry Ryan.

computers; picking up clothes and supplies, listening and sharing with whānau. In the first week a courier van pulled up with cartons packed full of fried bread, shortbread, cakes; baked with love from the kaimahi at Awarua Whānau Services. Throughout all this time no-one stopped to ask, was ‘the duty of care’ factored into job descriptions; were obligations and responsibilities towards those in greater need specifically negotiated into contractual arrangements between Te Pūtahitanga and those entities we work with?

Four days before the 7.8 earthquake struck throughout Hurunui, Kaikōura, Wairau and beyond, the team of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu held a planning day on the banks of the Waiau River. We talked about the pathway from ‘moemoeā’ to ‘uaratanga’ to ‘whakamahi’. How do we respond to the aspirations and dreams of whānau? As a team, how can we work in a way which draws on our lived experiences, walks the talk, and of course does the business? One word came up frequently – kotahitanga. Over the last month that concept of kotahitanga – the unity of purpose that comes from a collective commitment – has shone through in true colours as around Te Waipounamu the people have responded to the need – to support whānau who have been evacuated or still living through the impacts of Rūaumoko in their lives.

Everyone understood implicitly that if we all participate in weaving the social fabric of the world we inhabit, then so too we should all participate in patching that fabric when rips and tears emerge. Whānau Ora is intrinsically about taking up every opportunity to demonstrate the significance of wellbeing; the value of meaningful relationships; the capacity to care. It does not, of course, happen in isolation – the collective response of Ngāi Tahu was breath-taking in its scope; awesome in its impact.

The Whānau Ora Navigators were on hand from day one; based out at Tuahiwi or Rehua Marae, or at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. We had a couple of our Whānau Ora coaches – Mel Tainui and Tyrone Strongman – relocated to support recovery responses in Blenheim, Ward and Seddon. Navigators based in Te Ora Hou supported children and rangatahi at Tuahiwi; those working from He Waka Tapu Trust and Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka were based in Kaikōura itself – at the marae or the recovery assistance centre in town.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu appreciates that the journey that impacted whānau will take, is a far longer one than the immediate door-knocking exercise or provision of emergency assistance. But if this last month has shown us anything it’s that the expression of kotahitanga, as a lived practice, is the foundation for remarkable moments of love, of resilience, of unity, of optimism. Tēnā te ngaru whati; tēnā te ngaru puku - There is a wave that breaks, there is a wave that swells. While we have been responding and surviving the crest of a wave that broke at midnight on 14 November, what has given us all room for great hope is the way in which the people have come together to offer support. And that is the meaning of kaupapa personified. Mauri ora!

Our navigators with the Positive Directions Trust were helping ferry whānau to and from Cheviot. And our team at the office positioned ourselves wherever there was the greatest need: at the marae; at the phones and

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu at their planning day on the banks of the Waiau River.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism wins International Business Award

The winners were announced on 24 November at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland.

Chief Executive Quinton Hall says all Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s profits stay in Aotearoa and are used for the benefit of its 55,000 whānau members. “While our financial success is important, it is just one part of what drives us. We want to build on Ngāi Tahu traditions, values and the characteristics that make Ngāi Tahu special.”

Tā Tipene O’Regan accepted the award on behalf of Ngāi Tahu whānui and Ngāi Tahu Tourism. He says the award is an incredible accolade and testament to the hard work and dedication of the team.

“We believe our approach resonates positively with customers, particularly in important international markets, because we offer them authentic and genuine connections through adventure, culture and nature.”

“Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s purpose is to ‘make the connection’ – connecting with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngāi Tahu. By sharing our stories and the stories from where we operate, we are able to deliver an authentic experience you can’t get anywhere else, which is something we are proud of. Ngāi Tahu Tourism connects over one million visitors a year to Aotearoa, to the Ngāi Tahu team and to the Ngāi Tahu iwi.”

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has more than 500 employees working across its 11 businesses and delivering 25 of the most iconic experiences in Aoteroa. From Rainbow Springs in the North Island to Queenstown’s Shotover Jet, Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s experiences include: jet boating, astro-tourism, guided walks, helicopter tours and glacier hot pools.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is thrilled to have won He Kai Kei Aku Ringa for Māori Excellence in Export at the New Zealand International Business Awards 2016.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism was one of 24 finalists in the 50th annual New Zealand International Business Awards. The other finalists in the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa for Māori Excellence in Export category were Kiwa Digital and Straker Translations.

The company’s strong focus on its key markets of China, USA, Asia and the UK has driven its international revenue up by 33 percent over the past three years.

The Ngāi Tahu Tourism rōpū pictured with their award.

Kia Kurapa ki Te Tai Poutini

He ua patapataiāwhā, he āwhā pūroro! I pōwhiritia te kaupapa reo Kia Kūrapa e Te Tai Poutini. Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou te huka pīkoko ki te reo Māori i tae atu ki te marae o Arahura kia rumakina ai e te reo o ō tātou tūpuna. The marae of Arahura recently hosted a Kia Kūrapa wānaka; a marae-based weekend reo learning opportunity for adults from an absolute beginners level right through to intermediate level learners. Whānau were welcomed with a pōwhiri on Friday night and after a delicious kai, they jumped straight into learning with mihimihi and waiata. A range of reo topics were covered over the weekend including the basics of language planning in the home – an invaluable resource for all reo learners! Our poureo for this Kia Kūrapa were the “Te Tai Poutini Dream Team” of Teena Henderson, Ariana Stevens and Hinerangi Barr. The team were helped out by Karuna Thurlow, who also oversaw our awesome kaitiaki tamariki Harmony Te Raki and Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr. Although the squally, stormy weather kept us inside for most of the weekend we were kept warm by the awesome manaakitaka extended by the hau kāika. He mihi anō tēnei ki a koutou te ahi kā ā, ki a kōrua kā tohuka o te kāuta. E kore nei e pikoko te puku o te tākata nā te pukahu o te poa! KMK operates five Kia Kūrapa beginners reo wānaka throughout the motu each year. Keep an eye out on our events page http://www.kmk.maori.nz/new-events/ for details. Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 9-13 January, 2017 Tēnā koutou kā toa horopū o te reo kua rēhita mai mō te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2017! Kua kī rawa tēnei Kura Reo, ka mutu kua aukati kā rēhitataka i tēnei wā. Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2017 is now full. Awesome whānau! This means that registrations are now closed. Just in case some spaces become free, you can still register for the waiting list; to do this, contact Darren Solomon via email darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU. For more information about KMK check out our website www.kmk.maori.nz.

Whai Rawa Christmas koha

Still not sure what to get for Christmas? Why not gift your whānau a Whai Rawa koha. It’s not too late. Give us a call on 0800 942 472 to let us know how much you have gifted into a whānau member’s account. We will then send a card on your behalf.

Don’t miss out on your $200 Matched Savings!*

There is still time to qualify for matched savings!* Any deposits made before 31 December will help towards eligibility.

Kirihimete Closure

This year the Whai Rawa office and call centre will be closed from Friday 23 December 2016. We will reopen on Monday 9 January 2017. We apologise for any inconvenience but look forward to hearing from you in the New Year. Have a happy and safe holiday with your whānau.

• For child members (under 16 years old as at 31 December), Te Rūnanga will contribute $4 for every $1 saved (up to a maximum of $200* per year). • For every $1 adult members aged 16 - 64 years old save in 2016, Te Rūnanga will contribute another $1 (up to a maximum of $200* per year). • Matched savings for your 2016 deposits are paid at the end of March 2017. Don’t know how to deposit money into your account? Go to our website www.whairawa.com and use the key words ‘payment options’. *Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see pages 5 of the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see page 13-14 of the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com).

Pānui Ngāi Tahu Legacy Public Artwork Kia hiwa rā – kia hiwa rā ngā uri o Tahu

Matapopore Charitable Trust and SCAPE Public Art have an exciting opportunity to announce to our Ngāi Tahu creative practitioners. Ngāi Tūāhuriri invite you to attend an upcoming wānanga exclusive to expressing Ngāi Tahu cultural identity in the Ōtautahi central business district. This wānanga is to deliver a unique brief with accompanying cultural induction and technical advisory presentations, towards a significant Ngāi Tahu Legacy Public Artwork Commission in 2018 and 2019. The wānanga will be followed by an invitation to attendees to make a formal Expression of Interest for future involvement. If you are a practicing Ngāi Tahu artist, architect, urban designer, landscape architect, emerging (18-30 year-old practitioner), mid-career or senior practitioner, we invite your participation and would love to hear from you. Nau mai, tautī mai, come share the dreams and aspirations of your tīpuna with like minded whānau. Wānanga dates 27-29 January 2017 at Tuahiwi Marae. Pōwhiri Friday 2pm. Poroporoaki Sunday 11am. More information will be provided on receipt of your inquiry. Travel grants (conditions apply) and marae accommodation will be available. To RVSP please contact Michelle Callingham, SCAPE Public Art michelle@scapepublicart.org.nz or PO Box 763, Christchurch 8140. Kia ora mō tō tautoko.

Methodist Pūtea Grant

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.

Tēnā koutou, kā rūnaka o Kāi Tahu South of the Waitaki The Methodist Pūtea Grant is now open for projects being undertaken by Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whānau with a focus on religion, heritage and culture. Historical Background The Methodist Pūtea Grant came into effect as a result of the historical and significant relationship 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 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 investment is administered by the Methodist Pūtea Komiti (MPK) and applied to grants benefiting Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whānau.

Invitation to make an application to the Methodist Pūtea Grant This year applications can be made under categories 1 and 2 as follows: 1. Provide financial assistance for Kāi Tahu members engaged in theology and/or wairua related studies 2. Provide financial assistance for the upkeep of church buildings attached to Kāi Tahu marae and/or rūnaka. Who can apply 1. Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka) located south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga.

The Methodist Pūtea Komiti (MPK) The Kōmiti is currently made up of Ōtākou and Puketeraki rūnaka members and a member of MCNZ. It has the discretionary right of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou to make final decisions on merit and reports to the AGM of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou. The Komiti meets each April to administer the grants 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. Applications close 12 noon, 31 March 2017 and should be sent to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, or emailed to the administrator, Nic Hedley: office@tro.org.nz Attention: Methodist Pūtea Komiti.

The MPK commenced in 2004 and to date has granted a total amount of $73,664.50. Last year, the MPK granted funds to its two applicants Purakanui Block Inc, Motoitoi Documentary c/- Nicola Taylor $3500; and to Waikouaiti Sec 2, Blk XII Urupā Project c/- Brenda Van Strik $1000.

If you have any queries or concerns don’t hesitate to contact us here at the Ōtākou office on 03 478 0352. We look forward to receiving your application. Nō reira, nāhaku noa, nā Natalie Karaitiana, Acting Manager. 37

‘Oaro M’ Incorporation Education Grant

NB: Recipients of a grant may be required to provide Oaro ‘M’ Shareholders with an a report on how the grant assisted their education outcomes. Failure to respond may result in any further applications being declined.

Oaro ‘M’ Incorporated was established in 1968. Over the past 35 years successive boards have managed and maintained the whenua, located at Oaro ‘M’, Kaikōura, on behalf of the shareholders. Over time shareholders have requested the board consider establishing an education grant in order to assist whānau with their educational aspirations.

Amounts Successful applications will receive up to $250 for an individual or up to $500 per whānau. However the amount of the grant will depend on circumstances and the dollar amounts stated above is a guideline. All grants are subject to the availability of funding. Funds are limited and all applications will be considered at each February board meeting. No more than one grant will be paid per whānau, per year. If unsuccessful, applicants may reapply in the following year.

Education grants In order to assist our whānau members Oaro ‘M’ Incorporated is inviting those who whakapapa to one of the three whānau (Hariata Beaton, Gray, Kemp) to make application. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance of up to $250 per individual or up to $500 per whānau for the purpose of supporting whānau educational aspirations: i. Assistance with school fees ii. Assistance with books and resources iii. Assistance with school uniforms iv. Assistance with school excursions. Please note: receipt of assistance from other sources will not affect your eligibility to receive a grant from this fund.

Process In order to apply for a grant, you must complete the Oaro ‘M’ Incorporated Education Fund application form available from the secretary. Please complete all of the questions on the application form and attach supporting documentation.

Criteria 1. The individual or whānau must whakapapa to Oaro ‘M’ Incorporated.

Applications can be lodged and requested via email: oaromincorporated@xtra.co.nz or by post to: PO Box 1694, Christchurch.

2. Only one application will be considered per whānau in any 12-month period.

Applications close 31 January 2017.

3. Please provide material supporting the application.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Date and time: 19 February 2017 commencing at 11:30am. Location: Te Rau Aroha Marae, corner of Bradshaw and Henderson Streets, Bluff. Light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the Non-Rakiura Mäori business at 12.30pm, before the resumption of the meeting for Rakiura Mäori. Permits to enter the Rakiura Tïtï Islands (former Crown islands) in accordance with the Rakiura Tïtï Islands Bylaws 2005 will be dealt with at this meeting. Applications for permits must be in writing in the form set out in the Bylaws and must be received on time. Note – the closing date for building and entry permit applications for non-Rakiura Mäori (except for whänau) is 5pm January 14 2017. Permits for Rakiura Mäori and their whänau to enter the islands must be received by 12 noon on permit day. Elections will be held to fill four vacancies on the Administering Body. Nominations for these positions must be on the appropriate form and be received by the Administering Body no later than 5pm on 14 January 2017. No late nominations will be accepted. Work programmes under consideration by the Administering Body for the 2016 year will be presented at the meeting. Nomination forms and permit application forms are available from the secretary, Rakiura Administering Body, PO Box 316, Invercargill or email: RTIABcontact@gmail.com All correspondence to be forwarded to: The secretary, Rakiura Tïtï Islands Administering Body PO Box 316, Invercargill. Nā Tane Davis, Chairman, Rakiura Tïtï Islands Administering Body.

Notice to owners

This is a notice to all owners (shareholders) of Puharakekenui MR892 that a viewing of the property will take place on Sunday 19 February at approximately 12pm. For those interested in coming along please contact the secretary, Neville Kemp on 027 733 9385 or neville4hair@gmail.com for further details.

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Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Ph: 03 328 9415 Em: rapaki@xtra.co.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 Em: info@awarua.org.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 Em: janet.hetaraka@dbh.govt.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland Ph: 022 169 6540 Em: keywijules@hotmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Jane Stevens Ph: 07 824 5992 Em: kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Meri Kohi Ph: 022 107 6677 Em: merikohi53@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 5785083 Em: peajay1891@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 Em: Anita17smith@gmail.com

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Joe Briggs Ph: 07 578 5997 Em: Kim Rāhiri kimngaitahu@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Oriwia Rehu-Murchie Ph: 022 077 2159 Em: Oriwiarehumur1@gmail.com Oriwiarehumurchie@ wk.radiusmedical.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 Em: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Rose Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

HPV, it’s not just a girl thing HPV, it’s not just a girl thing In July this year PHARMAC announced some to the HPV (human In Julyexciting this yearchanges PHARMAC announced papillomavirus vaccination) programme. some exciting changes to the HPV (humanFrom 1 January 2017 the vaccine will be availableFrom to girls, papillomavirus vaccination) programme. 1 boys and2017 adults to the will agebe of available 26 years. to girls, January theup vaccine boys and adults up to the age of 26 years.

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Females who have started the program will be able to complete Females who have started the their remaining doses at school program will be able to complete or at their General Practice. their remaining doses at school or at their General Practice.

The HPV vaccine protects against some of the strains of human The HPV vaccine protects against papillomavirus responsible some of the strains of human for cervical andresponsible other cancers, papillomavirus including mouth, throat and genital, as well as for cervical and other cancers, genital warts. Protection is long-lasting. including mouth, throat and genital, as well as genital warts. Protection is long-lasting.

Got some questions? Gotmore someinformation questions?about the vaccine, talk For to your doctor, practice nursethe or vaccine, health clinic, For more information about talk visit www.health.govt.nz/hpv or phone to your doctor, practice nurse or health 0800 clinic, IMMUNE (0800 466 863). visit www.health.govt.nz/hpv or phone 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863).

Marae Manaaki

In the next edition of TE KARAKA there is two page photo spread of the manaaki shown at Takahanga Marae following the 7.8 earthquake. Here is a sample of those photos – go online to www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz to see the full spread or look out for it in the next edition. Thank you to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Staff and the Red Cross for these photos.

NAIA TE TOA -

N G A R U N A N G A S P O RT S D AY 11.03.2017

Te Pā o Rākaihautū - 7 McLean Street, Linwood, Christchurch Register your interest with your rūnanga (contacts can be found inside Te Pānui Rūnaka).

Naia Te Toa - is our rūnanga sports day. This is an opportunity for whānau from all around the motu to get together, catch-up and enjoy some friendly competition, banter, laughs and kai.

If you would like more information on which rūnanga you whakapapa to please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

The sports include kī-o-rahi, netball, touch, bowls, euchre, line dancing, relays and tug-a-war.

The journey to leadership The journey topathways. leadership has many The journey to leadership

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Manawa Nui Nui Associate Director Director ProgrammeProgramme aims to encourage governance workshops, scholarships andgovernance individualised scholarships and Manawa Associate aims to workshops, encourage Ngāi Tahu whānau on to Ngāi Tahu Holding’s boards and provides development planning. Ngāi Tahutowhānau on to Ngāi Tahu Holding’s boards and provides development planning. opportunities gain and enhance their commercial governance Manawa Nui Associate Programme aims encourage workshops, governance on scholarships and individualised For further information this programme, please visit opportunities to Director gain and enhance their commercial governance experience with a view to becoming candidates fortofuture board Ngāi Tahu both whānau on to Ngāi Tahu Holding’s boards and provides development planning. For further www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/manawa-nui or contact Dallas Seymour positions, within the Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group and information on this programm experience with a view to their becoming candidates for future board opportunities gain and enhance commercial externally. ThetoManawa Nui programme includes: realgovernance world board on 03 974 0084. Forand further information on this programme, please visit or con experience with a view to becoming candidates future boardGroup positions, both within the Ngāi Tahu Manawa Nui Associate Director Programme aimsfor toHoldings encourage workshops, governance www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/manawa-nui scholarships and individualised experience, targeted coaching from experienced governors, www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/manawa-nui or contact Dallas Seymour positions, both within the Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group and Applications close: Friday, 27th January 2017 Ngāi Tahu whānau on to Ngāi Tahu Holding’s boards and provides externally. The Manawa Nui programme includes: real world board development planning. on 03 974 0084. externally. ThetoManawa Nui programme includes: realgovernance world board on 03 974 0084. opportunities gain and enhance their commercial experience, targeted coaching from experienced governors, experience, targeted coaching from experienced governors, For further information on this programme, please visit experience with a view to becoming candidates board Manawa Nui Associate Director Programme aimsfortofuture encourage workshops, scholarships and2017 individualised Applications close: Friday, 27th January 2 Applicationsgovernance close: Friday, 27th January or contact Dallas Seymour positions, within theNgāi NgāiTahu TahuHolding’s Holdingsboards Group and provides www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/manawa-nui Ngāi Tahu both whānau on to development planning. externally. ThetoManawa Nui programme includes: realgovernance world board on 03 974 0084. opportunities gain and enhance their commercial For further information on this programme, please visit experience, targeted coaching from experienced governors, experience with a view to becoming candidates for future board Applications close: Friday, 27th January 2017 Dallas Seymour www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/manawa-nui or contact positions, both within the Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group and externally. The Manawa Nui programme includes: real world board on 03 974 0084. experience, targeted coaching from experienced governors, Applications close: Friday, 27th January 2017

Manawa Nui Associate Director Positions recruiting now.

Developing people with heart

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us

Developing people with heart

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us

Developing people with heart Developing people with heart

kāusuri muri akeafter neius – For us and o Mō tātou, ā, mō kāMō uri ātātou, muri akeā,neimō – For andāour children

Developing people with heart

43ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us Mō tātou,

Nau mai, Haere mai Tautī mai!

SAVE THE DATE

− MAORI LAND BASED SUMMIT 15-17 MARCH 2017 LINCOLN EVENTS CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH

Te Hereka Waka

“The mooring place for the many waka who have voyaged WWW.UNLEASHTHEMAUI.CO.NZ shores.”

The term Te Hereka Waka is used in its broadest sense as a meta celebrates the arrival of the many people who landed at Ōtākou wh waka or sailing ship.

Nau mai, Haere mai, Tautī mai!

Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi commemoration Ōtākou Marae, Tamatea Rd, Otago Peninsu Āhea: Monday 6 Feb 2017 Pōwhiri at 10am Poroporoaki at 3pm

Te Hereka Waka

Throughout the day there will be: stalls and entertainme There will also be kai stalls and mobile food vendors.

“The mooring place for the many waka who have voyaged to our shores.” Bring plenty of cash as there will not be any EFTPOS facilities availa

Feelthat free celebrates to bring picnic blankets and kai, and enjoy the The term Te Hereka Waka is used in its broadest sense as amarae. metaphor the arrival of the many people who landed at Ōtākou whether by waka or sailing ship.

If you are interested in being a stall holder or for general enq

Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi commemorations at Ōtākou Marae, phone: 03 478 0352 or email Tracey at events@tro.org.n Tamatea Rd, Otago Peninsula. Āhea: Monday 6 Feb 2017 | Pōwhiri at 10am | Poroporoaki at 3pm Throughout the day there will be: stalls and entertainment. There will also be kai stalls and mobile food vendors. Bring plenty of cash as there will not be any EFTPOS facilities available at the marae. Feel free to bring picnic blankets and kai, and enjoy the day! If you are interested in being a stall holder or for general enquiries phone: 03 478 0352 or email: Tracey at events@tro.org.nz.

Ngāi Tahu LandBased Business Expo

‒ Ngāi Tahu Land-Based Business Expo ‒

An exciting opportunity to promote your organisation within an innovative space at the Ngāi Tahu Land-Based Business Expo. The Expo will run alongside the inaugural Unleash the Māui – Māori Land-Based Summit at the Lincoln Events Centre, to be held 15th-16th March 2017.

Proudly co-hosted by Whenua Kura and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Unleash the Māui – Māori Land-Based Summit and the Ngāi Tahu Land-Based Business Expo will provide limitless opportunities for businesses to Maximise Your business/organisations potential and market exposure • Generate new customers and sales-leads for on-going business • Develop and build more brand awareness within the market • Provide selling opportunity in a unique and influential market . Create New Networks and Business Partnerships • Interact directly with a wide audience, including hundreds of the Unleash the Māui – Māori Land-Based Summit participants and keynote speakers • Exposure to the general public on the second day. • Educate consumers about your product or service • Network and build relationships with some of the biggest operators, businesses and organisations within the Land-Based sector, both national and international. What will your business get by taking part at the Expo? • A 3m x 3m stall for two days over the conference to showcase your product or service • Various marketing opportunities leading up to the Expo including website video profiles and other social media marketing releases • Q/A session with Summit keynote speakers.

For more information contact: Tana.luke@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 0211940288

Now it’s even easier to join! Now we have made it even easier for you and your whānau to join Whai Rawa via our online application process; Account Holders enter their Driver Licence details into the online form, which means there’s no need to have ID copied and verified*.

www.whairawa.com/join

Give it a try!

For more information and a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement go to www.whairawa.com

* Online application subject to electronic identity checking to carryout due diligence to satisfy Whai Rawa’s obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act 2013.

Ngāi Tahu Scholarships aim to encourage and support Ngāi Tahu whānau into technical professions, commercial and business careers. The support provides opportunities to gain and enhance career experience with Ngāi Tahu Commercial Businesses and key partners.

Matakahi are Ngāi Tahu Holding’s commerically focused iwi scholarships for Ngāi Tahu tertiary students, aiming to build strong leaders for the future, both commercially and culturally.

Pūmanawa is Ngāi Tahu Property’s commercially focused iwi scholarship for Ngāi Tahu tertiary students, aiming to build strong leaders for the future, both commercially and culturally.

In 2017, we have up to ten scholarships on offer so if you are studying commerce, finance, accounting, economics, law, property, IT, marketing, HR or management then we would like to hear from you.

In 2017, we have a scholarship on offer so if you are studying commerce, finance, accounting, economics, law, property, IT, marketing, HR or management then we would like to hear from you.

Ngāi Tahu and Beca have formed a partnership to provide exciting scholarship opportunities available for Ngāi Tahu whānau. In 2017, we have three scholarships on offer so if you are studying engineering, environmental, architecture, planning, resource management, or landscape + urban design then we would like to hear from you.

Just as importantly, you will have a desire to build on your Ngāi Tahutanga and understand the commercial businesses of the iwi. If this sounds like something you would like to pursue, then please contact Alice Dimond on 03 371 0189 or alice.dimond@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Applications will be open on 23rd January 2017 Please ensure your details are up to date on our system via this link: https://mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/home

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph was taken by W.A. Taylor on 5 January 1938 at a Ngāi Tahu Claim hui held at the Navy League Hall in Christchurch. The purpose of the hui was to appoint Ngāi Tahu representatives to lobby the government regarding the Ngāi Tahu Claim. The meeting was attended by 30 Ngāi Tahu delegates from throughout Te Waipounamu and the following people were appointed as the official Ngāi Tahu representatives: Dr. James Hight, Rector of Canterbury University College and Chairman of the Ngāi Tahu Claim Trust Board; Eruera Tirikatene, member of Parliament for Southern Māori; Peter Macdonald and John Matapura Ellison with William (Bill) Barrett as reserve delegate. People identified so far: front standing row, left to right – (the very first person standing is slightly out of focus). Peter Macdonald of Picton, (appointed delegate) is second from left with an article of clothing over his left shoulder, John Matapura Ellison of Puketeraki, Ōtākou (appointed delegate) is fourth from left, Bill Barrett of Tuahiwi (appointed reserve delegate) is fifth from the left, and Eruera Tirikatene MP is eighth from left wearing a heavy overcoat. To his right is Dr James Hight (Chairman of the Ngāi Tahu Claim Trust Board, who presided). Hariata Beaton is standing directly on the other side of Dr James Hight. If you are able to provide names or information regarding this photo please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).