TPR December 2011 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Waru | december 2011

I tukana mai tēnei whakaahua e Jo Barrett no Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

– TEnei marama

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Demolition of the Mahaanui wharenui at Tuahiwi pg 4

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Ngāi Tahu whānau around the motu get ready to host Waitangi Day celebrations pg 23 and 31

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Te Pānui Runaka redesign explained pg 26

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Win a whānau holiday with Whai Rawa pg 27 and 35

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu road shows coming your way in the new year pg 29

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere I am looking forward to Christmas, a summer break and catching up with whānau. However, I am also looking forward to Waitangi Day and the new work programme, which should progress relatively efficiently come JanuaryFebruary. In the New Year we will see Te Rūnanga progressing decisions that will be aimed at fulfilling more Papatipu Rūnanga aspirations. Our Te Here committee, which is chaired by the Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, will lead the process. This committee has taken on the responsibilities of the Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirations Working Group (PRAG). This committee is now responsible for the development of annual business planning, reporting and monitoring and running some internal appointment processes. Our other key committee, Te Apārangi will also assist Te Rūnanga to deal with overaching strategy and our approach to external issues as well as running some external appointment processes. With considerable work being undertaken by these committees, the plan is to reduce the number of Te Rūnanga meetings for the year down to about six.

Te Here and Te Apārangi will continue to meet monthly. It is early days yet but I believe these changes mean Te Rūnanga representatives and alternate representatives will become more engaged and our governance structures more efficient. During my address at the AGM and Open Forum last month, I was able to reflect on discussion around the table this year, and make public my observation that it has become less political, more constructive and more enjoyable. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua, is another important Te Rūnanga committee. It continues to take a lead in earthquake rebuild matters. The CERA legislation gave Te Rūnanga equal status with that of the Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury. This important piece of legislation also protected our Settlement Act. We have taken every opportunity to ensure that our voice is heard in the recovery process. On a financial level Te Rūnanga has committed $1.1 million to the recovery and is continuing to leverage as much good from that as possible. If you have a moment free over the summer period, please send us your ideas for next year’s Hui-ā-Tau. What activities do you want? What

do you want more of? What do you want less of? Send your feedback to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or telephone Puamiria via the 0800 KAi Tahu number (0800 524 8284). Don’t forget we will be on the road early next year visiting the regions. We will be coming to see whānau in the north – we will be going to Auckland and Wellington. Within the takiwā we will travel to Murihiku, Tai Poutini, Ōtepoti and Ōtautahi. Keep a look out for pānui announcing the venues and see page 29 for dates. This will be another opportunity for us to answer questions and gather feedback. And before I sign out for the year I would like to acknowledge the mahi of Rahui Kātene, outgoing Member of Parliament for the Te Tai Tonga electorate. During her term, I was particularly impressed with Rahui’s tireless commitment to those who suffered in the Canterbury earthquakes and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours. I would also like to congratulate Labour’s Rino Tirikatene for being elected to Te Tai Tonga, and taking on the task of representing us in the largest of the seven Māori seats. Take care and Meri Kirihimete,

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae He pēpi hou – he aituā hoki baby. Tawhiti left his birth place, Te Tai Poutini – home of his mother’s tūpuna – to go to his resting place in Ōaro surrounded by his dad’s tūpuna.

On 28 October Angela Reeves and Azza Norton along with their two beautiful daughters Lataleah and Cassi, welcomed the early arrival of Tawhiti Kingston and Tane Ross into their whānau. The twin boys were around four weeks early, but not soon enough for mum.

Moe mai rā e tama i tōu moengaroa..... ‘Taken from our arms but not our hearts It hurts so much to be apart Tears in our eyes we can wipe away But the love in our hearts is here to stay One love jah bless.’

The whānau were adjusting to life with twins just fine when all of a sudden the unmentionable occurred. On 20 November at only 22 days old, wee Tawhiti Kingston entered the arms of our tūpuna and became an angel 2

He maumahara

I love you Mum, love forever and for always Hamiria xoxox Your mokopuna Aleigha and Anika love and cherish you so much and wish they had the chance to know you in person xoxoxoxox

Waikura Hutana 23 / 09 /1946 – 02/12/2001 10 years have passed... Last fight A face that is always on my mind, A smile I have seen a million times, Two eyes that would light up the sky at night, One last battle you would not fight. The day was long, then night, then morn, I knew that soon you would be gone, I clasped your hand so warm in mine, Soon we would be out of time. To stay with us you fought so hard, A million pieces went my heart, Now a photo I look at to see your smile, Great memories I will always keep with. Your love in my heart for eternity, I never got to say goodbye, To understand why, I can but try. Waiting in heaven from this moment on, ‘Til god asks you to bring me home......

Waikura Hutana

Christmas break Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae closed on 19 December 2011 and re-opens 16 January 2012. Wishing all whānau near and far a very merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Please whānau also remember to treat each other with lots of love and respect, drink less, eat more, laugh and have FUN!!!!

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Nei rā te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa!

with singing and speech-making keeping everyone entertained.

Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua o te wā. Ki a koutou kua hika mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao, kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Our kaumātua said they were treated like royalty, loved the opportunity to get together without politics and they are looking forward to next year’s dinner. We have learned a few things for next year, but the smooth running was thanks to good organisation. It was a great example of teamwork and whakawhanaukataka. To the many volunteers who helped to make the night such a resounding success, e kore kā mihi e mutu, kai te mihi.

It continues to be busy here on Te Tai o Poutini. Our inaugural Kaumātua Dinner held on 5 November was a wonderful occasion. Our whānau social, which followed the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau, pulled together about 50 people for a fun (and competitive) afternoon.

Whānau social

We are looking forward to our Christmas pool party on 11 December and have booked our marae for whānau over the Christmas period. Planning is underway for our hīkoi whakapapa in January, just one of a full calendar of events being scheduled for next year. We’ll keep you posted as dates are confirmed, so watch this space!

Despite a last minute change of dates, due to a venue double booking, nearly 50 people met up at the Hokitika Chartered Club for a ‘social’ games afternoon. Darts, pool and cards were the order of the day, with a lot of friendly competition, prizes, laughter and whakawhanaukataka. Thanks to Shelly Mills who coordinated the teams, did the draws and kept the hordes under control. Ka mau te wehi! Thanks also to those who participated on the day.

Hākari kaumātua

Our hākari kaumātua was a night to remember! We had a fantastic turnout even with a few last minute apologies. The hall was beautifully decorated, the kai was magnificent and continuous, and the music hit the right spot! There was plenty of laughter, lots of reminiscing and good times shared by all.

Our wharemahi office working bee

Our wharemahi is looking spic and span thanks to the efforts of those who spent a sunny Saturday weeding, mowing and trimming bushes at the property. New planter boxes were out in place, hanging baskets hung, gardens planted, two trailer loads dumped and two new bench sets constructed (who needs instructions!). Thanks to the many hands, the place is looking great!

Many had been waiting, with excitement, for the day to come and arrived early in anticipation. Pre-dinner entrees and drinks were served, with time for everyone to socialise and catch up. A three course dinner followed, 3

Wharemahi-te wā o te Kirihimete

Hīkoi whakatipu waitai

Maramataka

Communication

Christmas is almost here! Our office will be closed on 22 December and re-opens on 9 January. Messages will be cleared during this time and anything requiring urgent action dealt with, the rest will be actioned when we reopen.

We are planning to carry out our hīkoi whakatipu waitai in April. There is more detail about the trip in the Raumati edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō. Registration of interest will be required as there are limited spaces available. Our Raumati/Summer edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō has been posted. If you are a member and did not receive it, let us know. Phone 0800 955 007 to check that we have your correct address.

Hui rūnanganui – our new schedule of executive meetings for 2012 will be advised in the next edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka and will also be posted on our website.

Waiata

The newsletter is also available electronically. Let us know if you would prefer to receive your pānui electronically.

Waiata sessions will recommence at our office in 2012. These will be held every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm until 8pm. The first will be on 10 January. Nau mai, haere mai!

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

2012 Secondary School grant

Applications will open at the beginning of term one, and will remain open for four weeks. This will allow applicants to confirm enrolment at a secondary school prior to lodging their application. Forms will be available via the website or the office from 30 January.

As this is the last pānui for 2011, we would like to extend our seasons greeting to you all and to wish you all the best for a joyous, peaceful and safe holiday season!

Hīkoi whakapapa

We tentatively have two dates set aside for our hīkoi. Once we have the hīkoi plans firmed up, we will confirm either 13 – 15 or 20 – 22 January. Hīkoi details will be sent directly to registered participants. As participation is based on a ‘first in first served’ basis, please register your interest now!

He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi mō te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Congratulations

Beth Piata Te Aika, daughter of Catherine and Tihema, was awarded two scholarships to Canterbury University. Beth is a Year 13 student at Rangiora High School. The scholarships she won were, an emerging Māori leaders scholarship and a high achievers scholarship from the engineering department. Beth is looking forward to starting her Bachelor of Chemical

Engineering in 2012. Well done Beth. Beth has also been lucky enough to have had 10 days on the Spirit of New Zealand through the Spirit of Adventure Trust. This was a youth development course, which departed out of Auckland, travelling around the Hauraki Gulf. Thank you Arihia for putting in place the Barnados Sponsorship. Nā Hilary Te Aika

Demolition of Wharenui Mahaanui

Beth Piata Te Aika.

The gap where the wharenui was looks so empty. But it will be filled up next year with a new wharenui. So be happy everyone, don’t cry, keep smiling. It’s nearly Christmas so get your kai in, also lots of toys for all the mokopuna. (Who said that?)

On Saturday 19 November we were still working at the Marae after the demolition. There was still lots to do and if the weather was not to windy the ‘big burn’ was going to happen the next morning. I arrived at 5am – didn’t want to miss a thing eh! It was too windy on the day and the burn was postponed until Monday 21 November – same time.

No work till Monday. On Sunday morning I called into the marae – no one was there, only me. I had a karakia, then went you guessed it, had finger therapy. 4

Monday morning arrived, with it so did the rain. It was persisting real hard outside and quite wet. However the burn did go ahead. Later after the clean up the marae will be levelled out and the foundation will be put up before Christmas. Ashes were buried at about 1.30pm in front of the ‘big oak tree’. It will be made into a memorial garden. Now this is a good joke. The portaloo arrived for the staff – flash affair. So I tried it out first. Well!! No room for my big kumu, put your head out the door for the final finish. Real flash – flushing outfit – only for the slimjims (like Janine, too much info). We had the Gavin whānau call in on their way back to the North Island. Good to see them.

a half feet high. I mean anyone would have about four or five inches. But no Uncle Alan and Pōua Arthur and their mates were different. The digger had a hard job lifting and smashing it up. But all is good. We had a good laugh.

Wednesday was cleaning-up-day and smashing up the big concrete blocks. The man showed Billy the run of the big digger and Billy is only a little man, lovely to see. Thursday was a not very nice – blowing a bit of gale and raining. Well when the foundation of the toilet block was built – ‘it was a pretty big job’ and it was about two and

Friday – I was not at the marae as our cousin, sister, friend, our loved one had passed away, Hukarere Te Karu. So until February Te Pānui Rūnaka – Meri Kirihimete – and happy holidays. Arohanui Patricia Silk-Anglem

Landowners of Kaiapoi Māori Reserve (MR 873) New Year. As soon as a date is confirmed, landowners will be notified so that whānau have time to formulate their questions and opinions.

Mana-Waitaha Charitable Trust wishes to inform the landowners of the Kaiapoi Māori Reserve (873) that the wānanga that was to be held on 6 December is to be delayed until late January.

We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has given their time to provide us with feedback on the pre-consultation concept. These opinions and additional information will be invaluable to the project moving forward. We understand that this project will only work with your support and we want this project to be owned by the community. We look forward to meeting and talking with you all in the New Year.

The reason for this postponement is that we had anticipated that the geotech report we have commissioned for the site would have been completed by now. However, due to heavy demand for geotech services the surveying of the site is yet to happen. Additionally, we understand that a number of whānau did not receive the pre-consultation concept for a prolonged period and we are still collating their feedback.

Nāku noa,

It is also not an option to push the date further into December as we are aware that a number of whānau will be going away during the Christmas break. Accordingly we have chosen to postpone wānanga until early in the

Te Maire Tau Chair Mana-Waitaha Charitable Trust.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rā whānau

Tēnā tātou katoa Ka nui te mihi aroha ki te whānau o Dallas Nepia Rakena, me te whānau o Hukarere Te Karu. We remember Hukarere for her contribution to our mahi tukutuku.

December; John Kottier, Kelly-Ann Briggs (Australia), Peta Wilkinson, Troy Laffey, Rebecca Gordon, TylaBreeze Cryer, Torion Manuera Thompson, Te Rau Winterburn, Tania Ka’ai, Reuben Radford, Darren Rhodes, Ray Couch, Juanita Hepi, Michael Wilson, Peter Rhodes, Carlene Timihou, Joseph Tyro, Riki Stuart, Douglas Couch, Eugene Rakena, Peter Tauwhare and Tu Paari Awatea Ruki

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Congratulations and welcome to Jasper Dylan Charles Jones, a second beautiful moko for Nola (Rakena) and Jim; born to Daniel and Michelle on 4 November in Sydney. A brother for 3-year-old Lucy and another great moko for Kena and Sal Rakena.

January; Nicholas Korako, Jason Dell, Jack Stuart, Braden Petherbridge, Judith Wilson, Olivia Rhodes, Allan Couch, Nuku Korako, Areta Briggs, Puamiria Parata Goodall, Harry Dell, Diaz Kingston, Leanne Timihou, Grant Couch, Sean Hartgers, Jamie Swindells, Nicola Hullen, Ward Kamo, Wene Hepi, Reuben Couch, Tracey Gillies, Carl Diudonne, Sarah Barnes, Lane Tauroa, Joseph Furlong, Nathan Pohio, Larissa and Sophia Tucker, Tahupotiki McConnell, Sal Rakena, Kororia Fowler, Priscilla Stone, Buffy McKinnon and Ragan Mason.

Jasper and sister Lucy.

Wedding celebration

and Wendi Day; Pirateers: Bayi and Kylen James (my grand-daughters) and Neva and Sophie Clyde (Johns grand-daughters)

On 5 November, (Guy Fawkes night), Areta (Couch/Waipapa) married John Blair, (originally from Nelson) at Awakeri, Whakatane. They had a fancy dress wedding with the bridal party dressed as pirates and a pirate treasure chest wedding cake (delicious chocolate mud cake!)

It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all. The little pirates also enjoyed the fireworks display later in the evening when we ‘blew up’ the pirate ship with skyrockets, flares, sparklers and so on. Areta is now officially an ‘AB’ that’s right Areta Blair. Best men were Anthony Clyde and Ian Blair; flower girls (maids of honour): Claire Couch

Love to you all Areta (Couch/ Waipapa) Blair

The bridal party.

Mr and Mrs Blair.

The pirate treasure chest wedding cake.

Lovely to share my good news. Hope all are well down there, we hope to get back to Rāpaki again soon.

Canterbury athletics

Education committee membership

Hineamaru Paraone won discus for Year 11 and Year 12 girls at the South East Schools Zone competition and represented Lyttelton West School at the Canterbury Athletics in Ashburton. Well Done!

Our Rāpaki education committee is currently in need of more active members. So if you have some time available to help us out with on-going work and projects please contact Gail Gordon on gail.rapaki@paradise.net. nz or 027 604 2430 to discuss. The more people we have to help, the more that we can achieve.

Rāpaki recovery

We are still in the white zone and nine whānau from the west and east of Rāpaki remain displaced from their homes. Lack of progress with individual house repairs is frustrating for residents.

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We have now received a detailed report outlining the damage and proposed plan for repair to our marae buildings. At this stage there is no confirmed start date or information on how long repairs may take, but once we have this information we will let you know. Unfortunately we are still not in a position to accept overnight stays.

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On Monday 6 February, Waitangi Day, Rāpaki is hosting a Marae open day, beginning with a pōwhiri at 10am, and including entertainment, displays, hāngī and so on. We hope that people from our local communities Rāpaki, Lyttelton, Harbour Bays and Christchurch will take this opportunity to join us for a day of whakawhanaungatanga. Saturday 3 March, Rāpaki is hosting Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Sports Day. We look forward to a bit of friendly fun competition with our cousins. On a date and time still to be decided, a special meeting will be held to look at the membership clause and kaumātua list.

Trucks and trailers on Governors Bay Road

Rāpaki residents are aware that more and more trucks carrying oversize and dangerous loads are travelling through our Rāpaki kāinga, on Governors Bay Road. We assume this is due to the closure of Evans Pass Road. Most recently a truck and trailer carrying an oversize load of glass travelling through Rāpaki tipped over on its side, causing diesel to leak out into the gutter at the side of the road, and disrupting traffic flow. On a previous occasion, a truck was reported to have taken out a power cable attached to a resident’s house, effectively damaging the house in the process.

Truck and trailer tipped over on Evans Pass road.

The road between Lyttelton and Governors Bay is only partially repaired, and already under considerable stress from continuing aftershocks and increased traffic flow. The incident of the truck tipping over has highlighted safety concerns, for example, what if the truck had tipped the other way,

then people and houses below the road would have been placed at risk. It is likely that the present diversion will in time become permanent and to date there has been no notification or consultation with local communities affected.

Nō te Kaiwhakahaere o Ngāti Wheke, executive and office

December and re-opens at the end of January. Any urgent or important matters during this period will be attended to by staff – who will be checking the phone and emails.

As 2011 draws to a close, we reflect back on what has been a traumatic and challenging time for our Rāpaki whānau. So to those few stalwarts who have made the time, and put in the effort to keeping Rāpaki warm, kia ora koutou!

In the meantime executive and staff wish all their members, whānau, whānui, tātou katoa ki tēnā rohe, ki tēnā rohe, ki tēnā rohe, a safe, enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

Please note the Rāpaki office is closed on Friday 16 7

Wairewa Rūnaka Tēnā tātou katoa,

the lake, as Kāti Irakehu and Kāti Makō are the kaitiaki hapū of the lake, restoring the customary fishery and traditions around the lake and to avoid conflict at the drains.

He tika hoki kia mihi atu ki a rātou kua wehe atu ki te pō, rātou katoa kua kapo i te rika kaha o aituā, ā, rātou hoki i mate i kā pakaka nui o te ao, te tini me te mano o Kāi Tātou te iwi Māori i hikahika rā i kā motu kē o te ao, e pōua mā, e tāua mā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā, moe mai rā i te manaakitaka o ō koutou atua. Nō reira, waiho rātou ki a rātou, ko tātou ki a tātou, tēnā anō tātou katoa.

Rā whakawhanaukataka – sports day Saturday 3 March at Rāpaki

Please mark the annual Te Pātaka Sports Day into your 2012 calendar. The day will focus on the kids in the morning and then waka ama in the afternoon – it should be another fun day! Further information will come out early in the New Year.

Kua tīmata te harakeke ki 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 hararei. Kua whakarauawatia kā waka mō kā haere ki tawhiti. I ēnei rā kua rapua he taea hou, he tiwhikete ora mō kā motokā.

Wairewa community tea party

Little River residents descended on Wairewa Marae, Sunday 27 November for afternoon tea party and a get together – and not a tape recorder in sight. One hundred elderly residents of Little River were hosted at the marae, Maaka, Tāua Naomi Bunker, Maire Kipa, and catered for Liz Trevor Carroll and Bill Tini. abundantly by the Little River Play Centre parents. Among the guests were our own Tāua Naomi Bunker and Pōua John Panirau. It was a lovely afternoon and the guests were welcomed into the marae by Maire Kipa, with the whaikōrero delivered by Trevor Carroll.

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 mai anō 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.

Hui rūnaka – upcoming dates • • •

12 February (6 February is Waitaki Day and a long weekend) 1 April (Daylight savings finishes change your clocks) 10 June (3 June is Queens Birthday weekend).

Office closure

Christmas closing – the office will be closed from Thursday 22 December from 5pm until 16 January.

Office relocation

We are looking at relocating the office to a larger premise – a bit more than a desk, computer, small printer and boxes for filing. We will be advertising our new location in the next edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

It was an informal afternoon where the elder residents enjoyed catching up with each other over a cup of tea and ample kai. The children present also enjoyed themselves, with the older ones being waiters and, or waitresses and the little ones playing round the back. Local resident, Ngaio Stuart along with some helpers, organised the event which was funded by the Heartland Trust.

Change of address

Please advise our office if you have changed your address recently. Our address is PO Box 2845, Christchurch 8140; phone 03 3771513; or email wairewa@ngaitahu. iwi.nz

Pūtakitaki

Tangata tiaki

On Saturday 21 January we will be meeting at Te Wharanui at 8am ready to paddle across the roto to gather some punua pūtakitaki. If you are interested please contact Rewi Couch 03 328 8810 or Iaean Cranwell 021 221 2207.

A meeting was held on 14 December to discuss the tuna heke fishing for this coming season. Invitations were sent out to all previous permit holders, local hapū and our own whānau. The aim of the hui was to discuss the regulations now that there is a mātaitai in place over 8

Te Aitaka a Wekepiri – Wakefield whānau hui The descendants of Harawira Wekepiri (Harry Wakefield) and Maatakiwi (Tottie) Rickus have held three oneday whānau hui at Wairewa Marae in April, July and September 2011 and a two day noho marae in December. With over 30 descendants attending each hui they have proven to be great days with reconnections being made, stories being told and memories being relived. The overarching goal of the whānau hui remains that together we will work towards a whānau reunion of the descendants of Harawira and Maatakiwi and also include our wider whānau – who descend from Korotipa Te Wekepiri.

Whānau during a break.

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Thanks and acknowledgement must be given to Darryl Chick who put forward the idea of bringing the whānau together for these hui. Daryl noted that it had been a long time since most of the whānau had come together for anything other than tangi (funerals). He felt it was important while many of our kaumātua (elders) are still alive, that we come together to meet, share stories and learn our past together as a one whānau.

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Our agreed focus of our whānau hui will always be ‘whakawhanaukataka and manaakitaka’ or getting to know each other and respecting each other. Whānau have indicated at our previous hui a desire to learn more about:

Our whānau and iwi whakapapa (family and tribal genealogy) – particularly meeting each other and sharing stories. Whānau and iwi history (family and tribal history – including visits to other marae we have links to). Basic te reo Māori – including being able to introduce ourselves in te reo. Marae protocol – learning about Marae protocols and customs in a safe and comfortable learning environment.

We are aware that some of our whānau may be not interested in ‘things Māori’ and we respect this, but we

Members of the Crawford whānau.

would ask that you still come along and meet us and share your stories. There are no expectations placed on you except the ones that you may place on yourself. The important thing to remember is that the whole focus and emphasis of why we are doing this is so that we can get to know each other better. This will help strengthen our whānau ties for future generations Rana Bradshaw (née Chick) and Earnest ‘Buddy’ Crawford. of the Wakefield and Wekepiri whānau. Please pass the word on to our whānau and cousins.

(Cuzzins) fellow ‘Panther’ (Hornby Rugby League) supporters, cousins Choc and Kerry supporting their cousin Micky who is the current ‘Panthers’ president.

sister Maatakiwi for their time and resources. For more information please contact: Darryl Chick on 027 447 837 or 03 376 4266 or Maatakiwi Wakefield on 027 231 8775 or maatakiwi@xtra.co.nz

Lastly a big thank you to everyone who has been attending the hui. To Daryl Chick and his handy band of ‘smurfs’ for the yummy kai, to Joseph Wakefield and his

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Continuing achievement updates

Ngā mihi whānau o Moki. Somehow or other it’s the end of the year and what a year it has been. It has been a year of up, downs, shaking and rattling. Still we have managed to get through the tribulations and with Christmas on the way it’s a good time for us all to gather strength and prepare for 2012 with vision and excitement.

Earlier this year we learnt of Charlene Porima’s netball achievements. She continues with her incredible talent and is travelling to Singapore for the Five Nations Cup from 5 -11 December. Ngawhatuhuia Arahanga-Doyle has been selected for the New Zealand elite training squad. A combination of athletes from various sporting codes, to help her prepare for her possible inclusion in the Hockey Ferns at the Olympic Games in Rio.

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Millie Hannah Dunlop born 1 June 2011, mokopuna of Maureen and the late Barrie Dunlop. Barrie was a grandson of Rachel Matilda Hassall, the daughter of Irihapeti and Captain William Stevens of Riverton.

Whatuhuia’s brother Hitaua has been selected to study at the prestigious University of Cologne (Koln) in Germany next year. This University is well known for its commerce and international economic development. She felt to whakama to write herself, but a big congratulations to Te Awhina Arahanga-Doyle mother of Hitaua and Whatuhuia who recently received a residency at the Michael King Writers Centre. Ka pai e hoa!

Millie Hannah Dunlop

Celebrations

Hasn’t she done well. Justice Arahanga has received a wonderful award from CPIT as an up an coming rangatahi. Her Tāua Ruku would be very proud.

Justice on the left with her sister Azariah.

Whakapapa ki Ngāti Moki

On Sunday 20 November, Te Taumutu Rūnanga were lucky to have uncle Terry Ryan, from the Ngāi Tahu whakapapa unit, come and share his knowledge with us. The day started with a wonderful session of memories from the ‘old days’. We talked about people who have since passed – some funny memories and some sad. From there a positive and wairua rich discussion was held, led by uncle Terry surrounding whakapapa from Te Ruahikihiki and especially from Moki, from whom Ngāti Moki descends. There had been a couple of Te Ruahikihiki descendants whose names needed to be reunited with the whakapapa, which was respectfully completed. We had an awesome turn out of both young and old, and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We appreciate how much of a taonga our uncle Terry is and value every special moment that we get to have with him. We plan to have another wānanga with uncle Terry in the New Year. Heoi, ko ngā whakamiha ki te tapu o te whakapapa, ki te kamehamehatanga o te wānanga, ā, ki ngā uri o Ruahikihiki o Moki i nohotahi i raro i te āio kia tutuki pai te kaupapa nei. Merry Christmas to you all. Stay safe.

Back row left to right: Paul Tuatini, Te Awhina Tuatini, Cavan O’Connell, Daphne O’Connell, David O’Connell, Liz Brown, Tania Tuatini, Meikura Arahanga, Sandy Lockhart, Graham Nutira, Tania Nutira. Front row left to right: Rosaline Brown, Pat Nutira, Maria Johnson, Terry Ryan, Denise Sheat, Cissy Wanhalla.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Congratulations

Special congratulations must be made to Sarah and Rebeka Thomas who have excelled in their sporting and cultural achievements this year. At the Kaikorai Valley College sports and cultural awards they received the following awards: In Year 10, Rebeka Thomas was awarded: • • • •

A Certificate of Excellence – Hockey A Certificate of Junior Merit – Athletics Hill City Trophy U14 Girls – Athletics Coaches Hockey Trophy – Most Improved Player.

In Year 13, Sarah Thomas was awarded: • • • •

Sarah and Rebeka Thomas.

A Certificate for Contribution to Sport – Hockey Coaching and Umpiring Kaikorai Valley College Hockey Trophy – Most Dedicated Player Kaikorai Valley College Hockey Trophy – Greatest Contribution to Hockey (shared) Kaikorai Valley College 1000m Challenge

• • • •

Morven School Annual Pet Day Parade

Sharp Cup Senior Girls Athletics WW Taylor Cup – Senior Girls Cross Country Sports Blue - Hockey Sarah was also awarded a Certificate of Senior Credit – Stage Challenge.

After much deliberation, I decided to weight my scoring towards those who had clearly done the work by their own hand, much to the delight of the winners. I also accepted, on behalf of the Waihao Rūnanga, a handmade

Both Henare Manawatu and I were invited to join Morven School for their Annual Pet Day Parade. I was asked to judge the posters and creative fruit sculptures, while local farmer, and one of our associate members, Peter Hughes undertook the weighty responsibility of judging the pets. The small school (whose role has nearly doubled from 17 to 33, since 1 July ‘gypsy day’ this year) presented a magnificent array of creatures both big and small. The day was marked by a strong sense of community engagement and by the full participation of all pupils.

Peter Hughes judging the pets.

Henare Manawatu handing out the certificates.

wall hanging completed by the pupils to show their appreciation for our assistance and support for St James School in Christchurch. St James were ‘buddied’ with Morven as a way of demonstrating support for those Christchurch schools so severely affected by the earthquakes. The day ended with a cake auction, which raised a considerable amount of cash given the number of cakes donated. After this experience I highly recommend a cake auction as opposed to a cake stall. It was an opportunity for parents to bid against each other and demonstrate their support for the school and their children. Steve Boyd accepting the wall hanging of behalf of Waihao.

Nā Steve Boyd.

Bushtown totara tree planting

In last month’s edition we also promised you some pictures of the tōtara tree planting ceremony at Bushtown. The picture on the right shows our youngest member present Tyrone Gosling, along with kaumātua Dave Thomas, planting the tōtara, and the photo below shows the executive of Waihao along with friends and whānau.

Tyrone Gosling planting the totara with kaumātua Dave Thomas.

Craighead Diocesan School visit the Waihao Marae making, traditional food gathering practices as well as a traditional hangi also featured on the programme. The girls enjoyed the day on the marae and were most appreciative of our hospitality. Thanks again to Wendy Heath and Henare Manawatu for the pōwhiri as well as support from Michael Manawatu and Tewera King.

Craighead Diocesan School visited the marae again earlier this month. There were more than 70 pupils along with several teachers and Timaru museum staff. They were welcomed on to the marae with a formal pōwhiri and then settled into a number of activities organised by museum staff and the teachers. Poi 13

Constitution for Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Oral archives

We are gathering the stories of our people and prioritising those of kaumātua. Do you or someone you know want to contribute to the story of our people? If so please contact the office for further information.

A lot of work has been done on the proposed new constitution. The formal process to consider the proposed changes will kick off in the New Year, so that whānau have the opportunity to contribute to the kōrero. Watch out for the notice in January with the first meeting to be held in February. Please ask the office for a copy of the working draft if you would like to get your head around it. This is your constitutional document and we encourage and welcome your input.

Tell us your stories

Waihao whānau, share your events and stories with us in this pānui. Please provide your text and photos to the rūnanga office by the deadline notified on the Google-group emails each month. If you miss the deadline, don’t despair it’ll be in the next pānui.

Marae open day

Your contact details

The Waihao executive committee has decided to make 6 February, Waitangi day, an open day here at Waihao Marae. Planning is still a work in progress but at this stage there will be a service at 10.30am along with a lunch at around 12.30pm from our new multikai cooker. Other events we hope to include are harakeke weaving and poi workshops. Watch the calendar at www.waihao.maori.nz for further developments. Anybody who can assist or run these workshops, or any others, should contact the office as soon as possible. We’d like to have full participation from our own whānau as well as our local community.

Have they changed? Please contact the office so you don’t miss out on rūnanga minutes and information. Rūnanga office contact: Steve Boyd Manager Te Rūnanga o Waihao Inc 26 Maori Road RD10 Waimate 7980 Phone: 03 689 4726 Email waihaomanager@gmail.com Web: http://www.waihao.maori.nz (see the calendar page for events, meeting dates and Te Pānui Rūnaka deadlines).

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Rūnaka scholarship recipient

Huia McGlinchey is the Te Rūnanga o Moeraki recipient of the Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarship Grant. Huia is studying for her Masters of Indigenous Studies. We wish her well with her studies.

Trevor McGlinchey accepts the grant on behalf of his daughter Huia.

Multi-cultural group marae visit This is the multi-cultural council having a noho marae at Moeraki learning about history of Onekakara the Whaling Station, the Arai-teuru waka and Matiaha Tiramorehu. On their last night we had a powhakangahau, night of celebration each group sung waiata in their own language – the two days was enjoyed by all.

Tuna wānanga

On 17 October Moeraki Rūnanga was to hold a tuna wānanga with Waihao Rūnanga and Arowhenua Rūnanga, however due to unforeseen circumstances it was postponed. Because some of us had flight bookings, that couldn’t be changed, we went up anyway. We started by dissecting three eels Patrick Tipa had caught. The objective of these dissections was to remove the otoliths from behind the eels ear and to prepare them to be sent off for testing. Erica Williams from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) showed us how to do this. The otolith itself is collected because it resembles the rings of a tree and can tell us information about the eel – including its age. Later that evening we set nets close to the marae including hīnaki and little minnow nets. Next morning when we went to collect the nets it was pouring with rain, but that didn’t stop the collection of the nets. In the nets we found eels and some very large and small bullies. These were taken back to the marae. The

dissection process then turned into a bit of a competition – to see who was the fastest at removing the otolith. Logan Finn, who is 11, even had an attempt and was very successful at finding and removing eel otoliths. During the dissection process we were also shown how to sex the eels. During the tuna wānanga, we also went to Trotters Creek to see the area that is to be restored by Moeraki Rūnanga. The next tuna wānanga is planned for January and the native planting in Trotters Creek will be starting soon – so look out in the pānui for more information.

Whitau whānau re-union

Is currently being organised for all descendants of Mussy Tuapaoa Whitau and Mere Peti Gregory. A whānau open day is to be organised, for our parents cousins and kin. • • •

Date: Christmas 2012 Venue: Moeraki Marae Contact: Koa Whitau-Kean on (03) 4394 746 evenings only or koawkean@hotmail.com

Office Hours

The rūnanga office will be closed from 12.30pm Friday 23 December and will re-open at 8.30am Wednesday 18 January 2012.

Ngā mihi mō te Kirihimete Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Rā whānau ki a koutou

Kia ora whānau, this last month has just flown past, and there are still more events being planned.

A great big happy birthday to all our end of year babies: Connagh Wesley, Justin Ellison, Natalie Karaitiana, Liz Kirkwood, Tamati Langsbury, Nathan Laven, Diana Mules, Shannon Murray, Tahu Potiki, Darryn Russell, Ces Wesley, Toni Evans and everyone else who’s celebrating – many, many happy returns to you all!!

It’s been a big month for those studying – either finishing their exams or better yet, getting results! Our congratulations go out to Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe who on top of completing her Bachelor of Māori Development, managed to pull off straight A+ grades for all assignments submitted! Ka eke!

Te Ati Awa Signing

On 8 November many of our Ōtākou people came together to host representatives from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Ati Awa – as they signed a relationship agreement that connects us to our shared history and into a shared future.

Jeanine says “I couldn’t have done it without the tautoko of my whānau, my friends and of course my hapū and iwi. Ngā mihi ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, ki Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou hoki mō te pūtea manaaki!” Congratulations also to Eleanor Russell who has just completed her National Certificate in Business and Administration. It’s never easy to go back as a mature student and particularly with no prior experience of tertiary study – well done, Eleanor!

While the formalities were taking place in the wharenui, the wharekai was alive with song and laughter as our ringawera cooked up a storm, and a kai fit for the occasion. Truly a time to remember the past, and a memory for our tamariki to carry into the future.

Also to our many people all over the motu and beyond, who have strived and achieved! But especially to those who are going back to try again. We are so very proud of you all!

Portobello A&P Show

The Portobello A&P show is a fixture on the local calendar and each year the organising committee donate gate-takings to a local cause for fundraising. Well, this year they’ve invited Ōtākou to fundraise for our new

Ka mahi te tawa uho ki te riri! Well done, you whose courage is like the heart of the tawa tree! 16

MacAndrew Bay – has embarked on Te Māra Kai, a kaupapa Māori food-gardening project, which focuses particularly on the Enviro-schools guiding principles of Māori perspectives and sustainable communities.

wharekai, so we’re all looking forward to a great day in the sun selling hangi, sizzling sausages, spinning the chocolate wheel … and maybe even winning the tug-owar! Look for pictures in the next edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Toni Evans, of Te Rūnanga Ōtākou, is working with tamariki and kaiako from each school to plan the project and to engage the community. As the pouako for Te Māra Kai, Toni will support whānau in maintaining healthy lifestyles, and in understanding the tikanga of gardening and mahika kai. The aim is to build lifelong skills for the tamariki of these three peninsula schools.

Christmas with Puketeraki

Last year we invited Puketeraki over to join us for our Christmas party, and also challenged them to a quiz for the Moki and Te Wera cup. We were feeling pretty confident with our general knowledge (and the quiz master being our own Tahu Potiki with his lovely assistant, Megan) so imagine how we felt when Puketeraki took the cup home with them!

Blackhead cemetery opening

The new Dunedin Cemetery at the corner of Blackhead Rd and Emerson St was opened on 17 November. The opening ceremony was well supported and began with a karakia, and Ōtākou Rūnanga chairman Edward Ellison gave a history of the area from a Māori perspective.

Well this Christmas Puketeraki has invited us over to their place and it’s our chance to bring the cup home…. Watch this space!

Kaumātua Christmas luncheon

Known as Ranga a Runga te Rangi, it was also the burial site of Māori chief Te Rakiihia, who made peace with Ngāi Tahu as the tribe forced its way south, but was later killed.

As we no longer have to organise a Christmas party for the tamariki this year (kia ora anō, Puketeraki) we decided to have a Christmas party for our hard-working tāua and pōua who support us all, as well as doing their own mahi!

The cemetery has ‘wonderful vistas’, with views out to sea and back inland, but that means it is exposed to the weather, so shelter trees need to be established before plantings can grow.

So Christmas dinner with all the trimmings (kaik-style) is on our menu for 9 December, with entertainment from He Waka Kōtuia, our rakatahi, our tamariki and probably also… our tāua and pōua.

The Office of Veterans’ Affairs has rights to a section of the cemetery for ex-servicemen and has recently completed a ceremonial memorial plaza and contributed funding to cover some of the costs.

Healthy activity sessions

We’ve had a fantastic response to our active Wednesdays with Jessica, with ages ranging from pre-school to oldschool (ka rawe, Ces and Wilma, I wish I had even half your energy!) The tamariki have already started a group choreography to perform later on, and the pakeke are simply enjoying limbering up in body and mind. A big mihi to our tane toa for coming along and joining in with their tamariki!

Source: Otago Daily Times.

Meri Kirihimete

Ko taku tūmanako, kia piki ake tonu te mārire o ēnei hararei. Ka nui te mihi ora ki a koutou. … and to all a goodnight!

Enviro-schools

We came across this write-up in the Enviro-schools Otago newsletter – Te Muaupoko, a kaupapa Māori enrichment programme that runs across the three Otago Peninsula schools – Portobello, Broad Bay and

Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Migration Haeranga update

Though this trip is being supported by our Ngāi Tahu Fund pūtea, as the kōrero will help us with understanding and knowing our iwi whakapapa and history, there will be some costs to people on the trip. The costs for the trip are still being worked out and we will give you more info about this as soon as possible. Please contact the rūnaka office to register your interest in this hīkoi.

Arrangements for this special journey are firming up. The dates are now confirmed as Sunday 15 January to Friday 20 January. For the first three nights the rōpū will be staying at Waikawa Marae (near Picton) and then we’ll have two nights at Takahanga Marae (Kaikōura) before returning to Karitāne.

The 10-year anniversary of the re-opening of Huirapa and Maririhau

Whānau at the entranceway to Puketeraki Marae, 10th Anniversary Celebrations, 5 Nov 2011.

On 5 November, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka celebrated 10-years since opening the new Huirapa and Maririhau. Over 70 whānau and friends gathered in Karitāne for this special occasion, which included a variety of events for young and old. The celebration began with waka ama on the Karitāne foreshore. We were blessed to be joined by Matahi Whakataka Brightwell, who has been instrumental in the revival of traditional methods in building, navigating and sailing and is well regarded for his facilitation of waka ama wānanga throughout the Pacific. Formal anniversary photos were taken at 5pm followed by the hākari. Tables in the wharekai were laden with local delicacies, including crayfish, cockles and muttonbirds. At 6pm we were welcomed into the wharenui where David Ellison gave a moving introduction to our special guest, Matahi Brightwell. Matahi is an inspiring pūkōrero, and told us of his life growing up in Gisborne, loyalty to his whānau and the project he is currently working on – the Hawaiki Nui Two project in Moorea, French Polynesia. Matahi was presented with a carving by Ewan Duff to thank him for joining us.

5 November celebrations - waka ama enthusiasts, from left: Huriawa Parata-Ellison, George Meikle, Savannah Flack, Hinerangi Heath, Greg Kerr, Victoria Bryant, Brendan Flack, Matahi Brightwell, Georgie-Rae Flack, Ron McLachlan, Molly Philips.

The day was a huge success, thanks to so many, but in particular, Aroha Ellison, our kaiāwhina, and Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, who worked tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the date to ensure the day was truly special. Photos of this event can be viewed on our website: www.puketeraki.co.nz

A formal dinner was served around 7.15pm, accompanied by toasts to the Queen and absent friends and relations. We then gathered at the Karitāne Hall for a dance, which featured Suzanne and Matapura Ellison in their band the Coast Roaders. We were able to secure enough fireworks to keep tamariki (and adults) entertained for an hour or so.

Rūnaka office Christmas closing

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A family wedding

Courtney Yates and Samuel Suckling tied the knot on Saturday 15 October at the famed Mission Estate Winery near Hastings. Courtney is the youngest daughter of Margot and Stewart Yates, granddaughter of the late Margaret and Dr Leonard Broughton, great granddaughter of the late Ani and Clive Evans and great-great granddaughter of the Hon. Tame Parata and Peti Hurene. Right at the end of the wedding ceremony a beautiful rainbow appeared over the happy scene.

Moana and Jaime Yates, brother and sister of Courtney, Margot, Courtney, Sam, Stewart and Uncle John.

led by Aunti Taini and Uncle Bill Wright. The formalities were supported by the many waiata that followed all of the toasts and speeches.

The whānau from Kohupātiki Marae welcomed the newly-weds into the grand reception hall at the Mission with a waiata pōwhiri followed by the traditional mihiwhakatau by Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga kaumātua, Mr Bevan Taylor.

After the sumptuous hākari the celebrations continued with rejoicing and dancing. At the end of the evening a special bus took many of the guests back to Hastings. The parents of the bride received many compliments for such a wonderful, happy and memorable occasion.

Tributes to the happy couple were made by whānau from Te Arawa and Ngāti Raukawa and of course Ngāi Tahu

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou Ngāi Tahu Ngā mate, haere haere atu rā ki te waka o ngā tūpuna Haere ki Hawaiki nui Hawaiki roa Hawaiki pāmamao Nō reira, pipiwharauroa e tangi nei Auē te pōuritanga kei konei Ki te whānau Ryan me Packer tēnei e mihi Tangi tangi me te Aroha ki a kōrua mō te ngaro a Michael me Tim Nō reira kia kaha kia maia roto i tō koutou pōuri Aroha nui ki a koutou katoa Nā ōu whanaunga katoa o Hokonui Rūnanga

Labour weekend hīkoi

Our love and thoughts to the Ryan and Packer whānau of Bluff for the sad loss of Michael Ryan and Tim Packer who both passed away recently.

I understand from the grapevine that this hīkoi was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Special thanks to Takerei Norton, Brian Allingham and Bill Dacker who accompanied this hīkoi and for the expert knowledge about archaeological sites, which were also part of the visit.

Kaumātua and whānau as part of the goal setting programme of our rūnanga travelled our wāhi from Hokonui to Kaka Point and up to the Matau (Clutha River) to Queenstown, five rivers and finishing up at Tuturau. This exercise was to familiarise all who participated with an opportunity to travel and visit the wāhi tapu sites of our tūpuna. They were able to see quite a few of the old mahinga kai areas and experience some of the beautiful scenery, which abounds the central Ōtākou area.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Rino Tirikatene for his win in the Te Tai Tonga electorate and commiserations to Rahui Katene. Rahui Katene served Te Waipounamu well during her tenure, and we wish her well for the future.

Nō reira kia ora koutou.

Kanakana

also awaiting quotes to re-roof and paint the wharekai and ablution block at our marae before next winter.

It is widely known that the kanakana take this year was affected by a virus, which precluded any take from our awa thus far. However Rewi reports that he is awaiting a ministry of fisheries report with regard to this issue. We will keep you all informed when report comes to hand.

Project Ora

This remains on track. We are assessing a number of homes resulting from the last Te Rūnaka Pānui advertising for insulation.

Rūnanga renovations

These commenced earlier this month. A new roof has been fitted and double glazed windows remain to be installed before the office closes for Christmas. We are

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou whānau, well it’s that time again when all heck breaks loose – its school holiday and Christmas time. Don’t stress whānau, take a deep breath, count to nine then relax and try to enjoy the next eight weeks. Waihōpai Rūnaka and whānau wish you all a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Take care and look after one another, look out on the roads and please don’t forget life jackets and take extreme care near and in the water. Well we have been reasonably busy this month with lots happening, the elections, a Hui-ā-Tau and our normal hui at marae. We will see what the next three years bring to us. It’s shameful for Māori not to vote and we as Ngāi Tahu whānau need to get our people and others out there to put their vote in– its imperative we have a vote at election time.

Left: Jane Davis, Maria Pera and Carol Pakinga.

make the effort to come to Murihiku Marae and enjoy the hospitality. Thank you Ora for being the perfect hostess. Thanks to the ladies for putting on a banquet of food.

Thank you Tarina for looking after us – we finally got through thanks to Rodney Trainer, who was able to link into our server and get us on air. We had only 27 people plus two manuhiri, which was not good enough for Murihiku. In fact it was downright disgusting. If you gave out $100 for everybody to turn up we would have a heap of whānau. I don’t want to hear anybody in Murihiku running Ngāi Tahu down – they don’t have the right, they had a chance at the hui to voice their opinions. But no doubt we will hear them moaning about this and that. Thank you to the whānau who did

That same weekend we had the Bert Munro challenge here in Murihiku and what crap weather – with wind and rain. But like I say, our tāua turned up at the Huiā-Tau, the weather didn’t daunt them. The elections all over, Christmas is coming the New Year looming, have a great time, we wish you all the best for the rest of the year and the future. Arohanui Squirrel on the hill

Mateka Pirin.

Hostess Ora Barron and co-ordinator Cyril Gilroy.

Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Sarah were being part of the elite netball environment, making new friendships and the honour of representing her country.

It is hard to believe that the year is almost at an end and the countdown to Christmas is suddenly upon us! To everybody who has enjoyed a birthday this month, we hope you had a memorable day and celebrated in style.

Sarah has advanced through the New Zealand U17 talent identification programme, has represented Canterbury Country U17, and this season was selected for both the Canterbury Lois Muir and the Canterbury U21 teams. She is currently captain of the Rangiora High School Senior A Netball Team.

Special thanks to our Murihiku Marae whānau for making those of us who attended the televised open session from the meeting in Christchurch so welcome. It was an excellent day, with outstanding kai and fabulous company.

Sarah is a seventh generation descendant of Nathaniel Bates of Riverton and Kuihi Watson from Codfish Island.

Congratulations

New Zealand Secondary School netball representative Sarah Hayman, a 17-year-old student from Rangiora High School, North Canterbury, was the only South Islander selected in the team to represent New Zealand in the Trans Tasman Secondary School tournament held in August.

Renata Davis elected tumuaki of the Otago University Māori Law Association

Renata Davis, who is in his third year studying Law at Otago University and who is, the youngest son of Tane and Leanda, has been elected as the tumuaki (president) of Te Roopū Whai Pūtake for 2012. The associations membership comprises of every law student at the University of Otago who is registered as Māori. It provides an array of services and events throughout the academic year for the benefit of all Māori law students. Well done Renata on your new appointment.

Teams from School Sport Australia, Indigenous Australia, Pacific Rim, New Zealand and Malaysia competed for the Trans Tasman title. After round robin play, Australia and New Zealand finished first and second respectively, which set the stage for an exciting final. However, despite the New Zealand girls being ‘fired up’ and ready for the challenge, they were outplayed by a strong and fast paced Australian side, who took home the gold medal this year.

Triennial elections

The annual general meeting of the rūnaka took place in November at Takutai o te Tītī Marae. Aside from the general business this meeting also featured the triennial elections of office bearers. Sandra Cook and Dave Taylor are our new committee members. Sandra has filled the treasurers position, which became vacant after our long serving treasurer Betty Rickus indicated that she wished to step aside this year. All other existing office bearers have been voted in for another term. Along with Betty Rickus, Jane Davis is the other outgoing committee member. We look forward to their continued participation as kaumātua to give us guidance and direction.

Voices of our Ancestors:

What a beautiful experience enjoyed by several rūnaka members along with Riverton residents at an evening called Voices of our Ancestors held at the Riverton Arts Centre. The talent of these three Ngāi Tahu wāhine; Ariana Tikao, Mahina-Ina Kaui and Christine White was absolutely amazing. So also was their awe inspiring utilisation of the many traditional Māori musical instruments and yes, even their contemporary instruments were great. We all truly enjoyed this night and look forward to being able to purchase the CD.

Sarah Hayman proudly dressed in her New Zealand uniform.

Sarah is a shooter and played both goal attack and goal shoot for the team. This whole experience was invaluable and Sarah gained huge personal growth as a player. The highlights for 21

Riverton Primary School – marae visit on 15 November The Riverton primary School visited Takutai o Te Tītī Marae last month. We were blessed with good weather and the day was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. After the pōwhiri, tamariki split up into their class groups and rotated round the organised activities. The activities varied greatly; some children spent time on beach walks, interpretation of the Takitimu story via chalk drawing and general nursery duties including planting at O Koura Wetlands. The rest of the groups participated in stick games, ukulele playing, mōkihi construction and learning about tuna. It was great to see tamariki enjoying their learning experience and getting the most out of the day as they buzzed about from station to station. Those adults who had never experienced a marae visit were pleasantly surprised at how quickly they were made to feel at ease, with the warmth of the greeting they received. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make this day a great success – your time and effort was greatly appreciated. The office now has a great selection of thank you cards from tamariki saying what an awesome day they had! It is hoped that this exercise can be repeated with the aim of making this an annual event. Ka pai.

Office hours

The rūnaka office will be closed from Wednesday 21 December and will open again on Monday 9 January. The executive committee has had an extremely busy year and on behalf of all the members, please accept our sincere gratitude. We wish everyone a peaceful and safe Christmas along with a prosperous New Year. Ngā mihi Kirihimete ki te hunga whānau. Noho tau i roto i te rangimārie Te aroha me te whakawhanaungatanga mō te Tau Hou.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

next pānui. We are all looking forward to our annual whānau day to be held on Waitangi day. We have a new venue this year. So we look forward to seeing you all there.

What a wonderful weekend we had 28 – 30 October at our annual Hui-ā-Tau. Special thanks to those who came from Te Waipounamu to spend time and share with us and to the rangatahi and ringawera also. The food was very appetising, filling and plentiful. Kūtai chowder, pasta, rewena, bbq and salads aplenty.

Waitangi Day Celebrations New venue: Schlaepfer Park Scouts Haven, Paerata. Directions: Take Drury off ramp to Pukekohe; follow Karaka Road through to Paerata Road; turn into Paerata Road, continue along Paerata Road, right turn into Heights Road then right into Ostritch Farm Rd, left into Schlaepfer Park. Look for the Ngāi Tahu (Kāi Tahu) signs. Follow this link for further explanation: http://www.schlaepferpark.org/location-map

It was a very informative weekend with many new faces this year. Those who were unable to attend for one reason or another truly missed out. Friday night after dinner was whakawhanaungatanga and mihimihi. The committee were introduced to everyone, the visitors were introduced and Sue introduced the rewena workshop for those who were interested.

Another great day is being organised for all whānau to enjoy – Peter Plumb and his band will again be the entertainment, there will be a concert and a talent quest, treasure hunt, races for everyone, tug-o-war, bush walks and glow worms.

After breakfast the activities started with a presentation from Teone about Whai Rawa. There was a kōrero from Terry and Arapata on Whakapapa, Puamiria took waiata sessions, there was another rewena workshop, whaea Ranui took a weaving workshop, Pamela held a workshop on the art of poi making for the rangatahi. Whaea Hazel and her whānau had an interactive, practical mirimiri workshop and Whaea Raelynn took the mokopuna and played some games with them.

Contact Linda Williams by email chazelle69@msn.com or phone 09 299 2106 Sue Nicoll by email lady.susie@yahoo.co.nz or phone 09 570 2405 mobile 021 113 3777.

Photos of the weekend are currently unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. We will include them in the

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki

So if any whanaunga are passing on 6 February call into Ashley Park and enjoy the day with us. We are certainly going to make someone’s life in Christchurch just a little bit happier through our fundraising efforts.

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki will once again be celebrating Waitangi Day on 6 February. This time our focus will be on a fundraising auction, sausage sizzles and raffles to give back to our whanaunga o Ngāi Tahu.

Take care and God bless.

The heart of our Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki rōpū goes to whanaunga who have suffered from the devastating second earthquake that has disadvantaged so many people in Ōtautahi.

Heoi anō Virginia Hina

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga

next years’ dates into your diary, and come along. Our hui are very casual and you are all very welcome. We would love to meet you.

The year is almost at an end. We have had an enjoyable year at our 2011 bi-monthly hui. Our final get together for 2011 is on Sunday 4 December – a family picnic on one of our whānau members country properties. By the time this article appears in the pānui the picnic will have come and gone and we will have enjoyed a fun afternoon together. We have enjoyed many guest speakers and visitors during the year – thank you to all those that came from far and wide to give us updates relative to Ngāi Tahu, education, knowledge, and entertainment. We do appreciate that you have taken the time out of your busy lives to come and visit with us. Thank you also to our ‘regulars’ that come along to our hui. These hui are a great way to connect to other Ngāi Tahu. To those who are curious about our hui, how about adding

Ngā mihi o te wā me te Tau Hou Committee, Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Bimonthly Hui 2012 Venue: Tauranga Boys College Wharenui Time: 1.00pm Dates: • 26 February • 15 April (AGM) • 17 June • 12 August • 21 October • 2 December. 23

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua

annual general meeting and open forum session from Ōtautahi on election day. It was an appreciative gathering, a mixture of those who have travelled south for Hui-ā-Tau before, and some newbies.

We extend our congratulations to all of our students graduating from university, polytechnic and high school. Turumeke Harrington has completed her undergrad in industrial design at just 19 years of age from Victoria University. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Tui.

It would be great to have an opportunity for more discussion (rather than questions and answers) on some of those very important points raised at the hui. For us in Te Ika a Maui we may need to consider how we can contribute to discussions about our iwi strategies and a vision for the future.

We also acknowledge Mana Vautier from Rotorua and of Ngāi Tahu whakapapa. The aerospace engineer is living and working in the USA and is hopeful of being included in NASA’s astronaut training programme in 2012. We wish him all the best.

Wishing everyone a safe and awesome Christmas and New Year with whānau and friends.

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua hosted a live broadcast of the

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Rōpū enjoying the open forum.

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato

We shared an enjoyable day of whakawhanaungatanga at our hui and were blessed by the beautiful wairua felt by all. It was great to see uncle Terry introduce for the first time ‘cousins’ sitting on opposite sides of the room. We were amazed as he reeled off peoples whakapapa lines and tūpuna file numbers from memory. He is a great story teller and a living taonga for our people. Whetu Moataane also came up from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to give us updates on what happening down home. Puamiria Goodall led us in our Kāi Tahu waiata, so that we can stand proud in singing our own waiata when ope come up. Anyone who is wanting to find out more about their own whakapapa can make contact with Terry and Arapata on 0800 524 8248. They are always happy to support whānau on this journey. Also a big thank you to our hardworking kōmiti for all the mahi you put into organising our hui. And a reminder to whānau to make contact if you would like to include a story or photo in our column. You can get me (Jane Stevens) on 07 824 5992 or email je.stevens@xtra. co.nz or if you want to get a pānui out via our Waikato

Waikato whānau meet, greet and eat at our long awaited whakapapa and waiata wānaka in Hamilton on 12 November.

database let Moana know. You can contact her by emailing moanaandpuli@hotmail.com

Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua Useful links

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Te Pūtea Manaaki Canterbury Earthquake Fund Insurance claims Financial assistance Counselling Housing Accommodation Building repairs Legal advice Health Education

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He Oranga Pounamu can help you! Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and ask to speak with Robyn Wallace. You will be referred to a Kaitoko Whānau (support person) who will meet and work with you and find you the appropriate support (see more info about Kaitoko Whānau initiative below). Earthquake support is available to papatipu rūnanga, whānau and the wider community.

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Financial decision guide for red zone residents

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A guide is now available to help you make decisions on the Government offer, what to do with your settlement payment, who to talk to and where to get financial advice. The guide is designed by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (formerly known as the Retirement Commission). Retirement commissioner and Whai Rawa board chair, Diana Crossan advises red zone residents to not rush decisions and to work with properly qualified professional financial advisers.

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Click here for the latest weekly update - Monday 8 November 2011 - from Roger Sutton, Chief Executive, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. It includes a link to an on-line tour of the CBD Red Zone with Demolitions General Manager Warwick Isaacs, photo competition for schools and a link to an online tour of Cashel Mall. www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz for news networks and information. The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service 0800 67 32 27 www. quakeaccommodation.co.nz for temporary accommodation, social services and financial assistance. CERA (Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority) general inquiries: 0800 RING CERA (0800 746 423) info@cera.govt.nz, email landinfo@cera.govt. nz for land enquires. The Avondale Earthquake Assistance Centre is at the Avondale Golf Club, 141 Breezes Road, open weekdays from 10.00am to 6.30pm. Visit www.landcheck.org.nz to check the status of your land. Phone 0800 KAITAHU for up to date information and assistance or go to the Ngāi Tahu website: http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/Earthquake/

Te Awheawhe prepares for the New Year

One of the challenges for Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua this year has been to make sure Ngāi Tahu culture and heritage is celebrated and reflected in the recovery plans and programmes for Waitaha.

The booklet is online here: www.sorted.org.nz/redzone and is also available in hardcopy from CERA earthquake hubs, or call 0800 KAI TAHU.

In recent meetings, Te Awheawhe has met with senior CERA (Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority) staff and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and has been able to hear first-hand the challenges for these organisations and their desire to work with Ngāi Tahu and foster closer understanding.

Sort your earthquake repairs sooner

To find out how whānau can jump the queue for earthquake repairs click here. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is proud to be working with NRG Homes Ltd to offer Ngāi Tahu whānau prompt building advice and solutions regarding earthquake damage. NRG Homes Ltd is an EQR registered company owned and operated by Graham Nutira, who has 30 years’ experience in the industry.

Upoko of Te Ngai Tūāhuriri Rakihia Tau Snr has set high expectations of these government organisations. “We need to make sure we are standing by those Treaty values and principles… It will be a two-way thing.” Over the next two months Te Awheawhe will be setting its priorities for the following year. Some of the issues on the table will be affordable housing for whānau, education and making sure Ngāi Tahu is able to continue the level of consultation and advice that will be required for the rebuild.

Red Cross Grants

Red Cross has a special hardship grant for households displaced by a Section 124 notice (dangerous building) who have not previously received an emergency or hardship grant; $1,000 per household. A bereavement grant is available for people who have lost an immediate family member in the February earthquake. Click here or phone the grant helpline 0800 754 726.

Mā te atua koutou e manaaki. Nā Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua.

The Office Te Pānui Rūnaka redesign

The old Te Pānui Rūnaka is a familiar sight in many Ngāi Tahu homes. It carries the whakaaro and whakaahua of our Papatipu Rūnanga, Taurahere and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. And now we present you with this new look Te Pānui Rūnaka. Hori Mataki (Kāi Tahu ki Ōraka-Aparima, Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Kauwhata) has been designing Te Pānui Rūnaka for the past five years. The redesign is a collaborative effort between Hori (Ariki Creative) and LaFabrica design, which takes care of Te Karaka. After much thought, Hori has chosen the metaphor of waka huia to carry the messages of Ngāi Tahu whānau.

The design under the title is a stylised representation of a waka huia.

of Ngāi Tahu whānau are taonga carried inside Te Pānui Rūnaka. The graphics of huia feathers and personal adornments inside the newsletter help support the metaphor that Te Pānui Rūnaka is a waka huia. Te Pānui Rūnaka has been in the old format since 2003. We decided to give Te Pānui Rūnaka a fresh look, befitting of a modern publication. The new design uses space wiser, more words fit on a page because of the fonts and the option to use three-column spreads. One of the pleasing outcomes of the redesign is Te Pānui Rūnaka is more space efficient yet still costs the same to produce. We hope you enjoy the new look Te Pānui Rūnaka and we welcome your ideas and feedback via tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. or write to TPR, PO Box 13-046, Wigram, Christchurch.

Waka huia are carved vessels that hold revered huia feathers and personal adornments. Similarly the stories

How do you encourage your students to speak te reo? Once these discussions had finished students were then asked to plan and teach a short class and were given feedback from their peers in preparation for the upcoming Kia Kurapa events.

Aoraki Matatū:

Aoraki Matatū is a Māori language initiative that supports and mentors iwi members to become more confident in coordinating and facilitating te reo Māori and tikaka workshops. The concept of ‘Aoraki Matatū’ is to guide, assist and support members to become more confident teachers of reo, tikaka, history, and stories for their whānau, hapū and marae. This course is made up of two theory wānaka and one practicum experience. The teaching staff for this programme are Lynne-Harata Te Aika and Hana O’Regan.

The second Aoraki Matatū wānaka will be held at Rāpaki early next year and following that we will have two Kia Kurapa wānaka. Kia Kurapa are Kāi Tahu wānaka reo for iwi members with basic to intermediate levels of te reo Māori. Kia Kurapa will be used as an opportunity for students of Aoraki Matatū to put into practice their teaching skills. Iwi members will be invited to attend Kia Kurapa as students, and Aoraki Matatū students will be in attendance as the teachers of this wānaka and will be supported by Hana O’Regan and Lynne Harata Te Aika.

All participants of Aoraki Matatū have been selected on the basis of their commitment to te reo development in Te Waipounamu, their involvement within Kāi Tahu communities and their fluency in te reo Māori.

Kia Kurapa 1: 6 – 8 April 2012 Moeraki Marae

From 4 - 6 November the first Aoraki Matatū wānaka took place at Wairewa marae. Participants were encouraged to share ideas and experiences about teaching te reo. What makes a good te reo teacher? What are the best ways to teach students of different ages and different levels of competency in te reo?

Registration forms for Kia Kurapa wānanga will be available on www.kmk.maori.nz before Christmas. If you have any questions in regards to these language events please contact Brett Lee on 0800 KAI TAHU or send an email to brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kia Kurapa 2: 4 – 6 May 2012 Ōnuku marae

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15 – 20 January 2012, Arowhenua Marae

Registrations: http://www.kmk.maori.nz/events/ Contact: Brett Lee brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

KMK Whānau Haereka

3 – 5 February 2012, Tahuna (Queenstown)

Contact: Paulette Tamati-Elliffe paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Aoraki Matatū 2

17 – 19 February 2012 Rāpaki Marae Christchurch

Contact: Brett Lee brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

KMK Whānau Haereka 2

24 – 26 February 2012 TBC

Contact: Paulette Tamati-Elliffe paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kia Kurapa 1

6 – 8 April 2012 Moeraki

Contact: Brett Lee brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

10 – 15 April 2012 Dunedin

Contact: Paulette Tamati-Elliffe paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kia Kurapa 2

4 – 6 May 2012 Onuku Marae

Contact: Brett Lee brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

For more information, please see our website www.kmk.maori.nz or contact us on 0800 524824.

Calling for project applications now!

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help revitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga in particular:

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help.

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Applications close Friday 30 March 2012.

Whakapapa Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Mahi Toi Whānau development Whenua development Mahinga kai And more.

Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. Email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

save regularly for a better future; setting up a regular savings plan is for most people the easiest way of saving. To be in with a chance of winning, you need to do two things. Firstly, you need to have deposited $12.50 into a child member’s account or $50.00 into an adult member’s account during the period 1 January – 31 March 2012; ideally as part of a regular savings plan that makes sure you save enough to at least get the full matched savings from Ngāi Tahu. Secondly, let us know why you’re saving regularly with Whai Rawa. This can be done either on the Whai Rawa Facebook page, or at www.whairawa.com. Alternatively you can enter by writing to tell us why you’re saving. Contact us for more information, call 0800 WHAI RAWA (9424 7292).

Whai Rawa and Ngāi Tahu Tourism are looking to get 2012 underway with a fantastic whānau weekend holiday! This is an absolutely awesome prize, put together by Ngāi Tahu Tourism, and is open to all Whai Rawa members! The lucky whānau of five will be winging their way to the newly redeveloped Rainbow Springs in Rotorua with flights and accommodation paid for. So much work has been going on behind the scenes at Rainbow Springs, for the introduction of their new thrilling water ride in January – a nine minute long journey through the evolution of New Zealand with some surprises along the way, including a life-size dinosaur, animated hōkio attack on a moa and an adrenalin boosting 20 meter water plunge at the end.

You’ve got to be in it to win it!! For a copy of the investment statement go to www.whairawa.com

This competition is all about encouraging whānau to 27

Toitū Te Whenua update

including working with Nigel Scott on customary fishing and compliance.

Regional hui

Department of Conservation (DOC)

Toitū Te Whenua are planning a series of regional hui from December to February to kōrero about future priorities and how they can support Ngāi Tahu aspirations. These hui coincide with a number of other important kaupapa such as a Te Here kōmiti paper on Toitū Te Whenua priorities scheduled for March 2012, a changing relationship with the Department of Conservation, and an allocation of funding for regional environmental entities. If there are other topics you would like to kōrero during these hui, please feel free to contact Richard Ball, Tumu o Toitū Te Whenua.

There are two important kaupapa underway in relation to DOC. The first is to identify the long-term outcomes we want from them. This has arisen after kōrero between Ngāi Tahu and DOC over restructuring of the department. The approach is to seek the views of a smaller group of Ngāi Tahu leaders with knowledge of this area and use this to form a draft position paper for wider discussion with DOC rōpū, conservation board representatives, Ngāi Tahu commercial interests (such as Ngāi Tahu Tourism and Seafood and so on). We expect to have completed the draft paper in December for wider discussion in late January/February, before taking it to DOC.

Whenua vacancies

Three positions within the whenua team will be advertised in December to fill vacancies or positions that are currently filled with temporary staff. Two positions relate to planning and policy work, such as resource management act (RMA), Department of Conservation (DOC) and other statutory processes. The other position is for the monitoring and enhancement of mahinga kai,

The Southland, Otago, Canterbury and Nelson and Marlborough conservation management strategies are all being reviewed. Takarei Norton, Sophie McGregor and Philippa Lynch will coordinate our responses to these with papatipu rūnanga. Further details will be confirmed once we receive the initial drafts for comment.

Paul Skipper (Wairewa), thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread and has been working hard preparing Ben for his future. Ben’s award is significant because earlier this year he had been in prison. Since getting involved in He Toki, and with the right support from his tutors, he has made a huge transformation on is on a track towards success. His promise wasn’t just recognised by the Trades Innovation Institute, he has already been offered an apprenticeship for when he finishes his training. Ka mau te wehi! Ben is one of many personal stories of success and we encourage more to step up and be part of the recovery of Canterbury.

He Toki ki te Rika, the next generation of Māori Trade Training schemes has nearly 150 local Māori already engaged in trades training or employment with many more needed for the Canterbury recovery. Although the rebuild has not yet kicked in, already trainees are moving into employment and apprenticeships. The tauira themselves come from a variety of different backgrounds and ages, however, one has come to attention recently due to the significance of his achievements despite his background.

To find out more about how you can get involved go to our new website www.hetoki.co.nz or ring 0800 24 24 76 and ask to speak to the Centre for Māori and Pacifika Achievement. February 2012 courses are filling fast!

Just recently Ben Murray received an award for most promising student in his masonry programme. His tutor,

Pilot Dairy Farm

us to retain a large part of the rural land assets that were secured in our Treaty Settlement. It provides us with a strategic and alternative avenue to advocate for key non-commercial cultural values (for example water quality and quantity, mahinga kai, biodiversity) outside of regulatory processes.

Ngāi Tahu Property was established in 1994 as a subsidiary of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Limited and is responsible for the iwi property activities. Ngāi Tahu Property is currently developing three pilot dairy farms on 1,200 ha of irrigated pasture at Eyrewell, south east of Oxford, Canterbury. This is a significant step for the tribe. It allows us to diversify our property investment portfolio (moving from residential and commercial investments into the rural sector). It effectively enables

Are you interested in remaining informed in these developments? If so, then email your contact details to Tina Woodgate (Tina.Woodgate@ngaitahu.iwi.nz), ring on 0800KAITAHU or leave a message at 021 822 371. 28

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu AGM and Open Forum 2011

On the plus side, we were delighted with how the video link worked, connecting us right across the takiwā and into Te Ika a Māui. For those who couldn’t attend we should have a link available to the digital footage shortly and will send out a pānui to papatipu rūnanga about that.

We tried something new this year and are seeking your feedback on the use of the new technologies and any other ideas you might like to share going forward. Those who attended the regional centres and the proceedings at Wigram enjoyed a good kōrero and plenty of kai. We know already that whānau would have liked a longer lead up and more advertising of the event as numbers were low in some places. Also, it’s always difficult holding any event with the competing demands of an election day.

We really want to hear from you. Please send your feedback to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Hui-ā-Tau 2012

and ways for whānau to participate. Over the next few months we will be asking for your feedback on what you would like to see happen. If you already have some ideas, please email events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU and put forward your suggestions.

As many whānau will know there is no Hui-ā-Tau this year, but it will be back in November 2012. Te Rūnanga will spend the next 12 months looking at ways we can improve the hui format and provide more opportunities for whanaungatanga and greater variety of events

Ngāi Tahu Road Shows 2012 The team are planning to hold hui in Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Hokitika, Wellington and Auckland.

A team from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will be hitting the road in February visiting and meeting with iwi members. The team will include Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon, Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, CEO Mike Sang and CEO of Ngāi Tahu Holding Corporation, Greg Campbell.

Following are the confirmed dates for the Road Shows. We are currently confirming venues and once confirmed we will advertise these venues in the local newspapers, Māori radio, Ngāi Tahu website and through your Papatipu Rūnanga.

The primary purpose for the road shows is to discuss, share and receive feedback on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu direction and how that is meeting Ngāi Tahu 2025 and Papatipu Rūnanga aspirations

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When: Saturday 11 February 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

When: Sunday 26 February 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

When: Sunday 12 February 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

When: Saturday 3 March 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

When: Saturday 25 February 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

When: Sunday 4 March 2012 Time: 10am – 2pm

For further information, please contact Puamiria Parata-Goodall on 0800 KAITAHU or email events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

aori and Pacific women are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer and more than twice as likely to die from it compared to other women in New Zealand. So it is very important to protect your daughter from the Human Papillomavirus virus (HPV) which is the main cause of cervical cancer. The vaccination is free at your General Practice for girls aged 12 and over, up to those born on or before 1 January 1990. Just three injections of the vaccination given over six months will protect her from getting HPV. This will give her the best protection possible from HPV when she is sexually active later in life. It is one of the best things you can do for her future health. The vaccine protects against two types of HPV that cause 70% of all cervical cancers and two types that cause 90% of all genital warts, if the young woman has not already been infected with those types of the virus. Most young women who are already sexually active can still get protection from the vaccination because they may not have been exposed to all the strains of the virus that the vaccine protects against. Even with the protection the vaccine gives it is still important to use a condom if sexually active. Professor Les Toop, Head of Department of Public Health and General Practice at the University of Otago, Christchurch says, “We want to encourage as many girls and young women as possible to get their free vaccination as soon as they can.” About 160 New Zealand women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and around 60 women die from it. The main cause of cervical cancer is infection with some

types of HPV which are transmitted sexually. If untreated, they might go on to cause cancer. All you need to do to get your daughter protected is call your usual General Practice and ask for an appointment with the Practice Nurse. For older women it’s important for women to have regular cervical smear tests to protect themselves from getting cervical cancer. Cervical smear tests identify abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Cervical smear tests every three years are recommended for women, if they have ever been sexually active, from the age of 20 until they turn 70. Together, screening and immunisation offer the most effective protection against cervical cancer.

Panui Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi Day Celebrations

Treaty of Waitangi Day Programme 10.00am Pōwhiri

Nau mai haere mai, Te Rūnanga o Awarua invite Ngāi Tahu whānui to the Ngāi Tahu Treaty of Waitangi Day Celebrations, which will be held at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff. Friday 6 February 2012 the pōwhiri begins at 10am. The assembly area will be the corner of Bradshaw and Henderson Streets. Following the pōwhiri, Te Rūnanga o Awarua Upoko Tā Tipene O’Regan will give the Waitangi address.

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Kaupapa for the day Waituna Lagoon Ngāi Tahu Perspective Government Agencies Perspective Stakeholder Perspective Poroporoaki.

Please RSVP by Monday 30 January 2012 to gail@awarua.org.nz or phone 03 212 602.

Please find below our programme for the day, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Gail Thompson 03 212 6029.

Other activities include: Takahe and Kakapō viewing and offsite there will be waka ama and possibly the chance to go on-board the Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Ship HMNZS Hawea (TBC).

The Malaysian King’s visit

The Malaysian King, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, was welcomed on to Rehua Marae on Sunday November 20, ahead of his trip to Antarctica. The King was in the region to mark Malaysia officially becoming a member of the Antarctic Treaty. The King was treated to a visual feast of colour, tradition and dignity. Alongside our kaumātua, dressed in fine kākahu, was a line of returned service men, each proudly wearing their medals. The King and the Malaysian delegation were humbled by the presence of the men and women who had served in Malaysia in the 50s and early 60s.

Rakihia Tau and King, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agon.

New Zealand opened Scott Base to Malaysian scientists in 1997 and since then over 60 expeditions involving Malaysia have occurred.

Whānau enjoyed hosting the King and were impressed when he asked to see the ringawera to thank them for the kai. The King’s officials also seemed to thoroughly enjoy the occasion.

Returned service men and Ngāi Tahu kaumātua standing alongside the King.

New bylaws for the Tītī Island mātaitai

The key objectives of these mātaitai are to ensure muttonbirding whānau have access to and use of abundant supplies of mahinga kai. And to actively promote the use of traditional tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocol) such as rāhui (temporary closures) within the management of the mātaitai (using ‘lore’ to create the ‘law’).

Immediate action is needed to help restore the southern fisheries around the Tītī Islands. Tangata tiaki/kaitiaki of the Tītī Islands have proposed new bylaws to the Pikomamaku, Horomamae and Kaihuka mātaitai reserves. They believe it is very important that changes are made before it is too late.

If whānau are interested in the proposed bylaws, have questions or would like to make a submission in support or against the implementation of the bylaws please contact:

If the proposed bylaws are passed nobody will be able to take or possess fish, aquatic life or seaweed from the Pikomamaku mātaitai reserve.

Gail Thompson: Te Rūnanga o Awarua PO Box 19 Bluff Phone 03 212 6029 Email gail@awarua.org.nz All submissions must be in before 10 February 2012

And from 1 June till 31 March nobody will be able to take or possess any fish, aquatic life or seaweed in the Horomamae and Kaihuka mātaitai reserves. The ministry of fisheries approved the establishment of mātaitai over the traditional fishing grounds last September. The reserves allow tangata tiaki/kaitiaki to more effectively manage customary fishing in important traditional fishing grounds.

Mana Pounamu Awards

The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers’, Awards celebrated its 11th anniversary last month with a ceremony to recognise the achievements and potential of rakatahi Māori (Māori youth) in secondary schools across Otago.

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Congratulations to our 16 Ngāi Tahu Mana Pounamu recipients, Ellen Kirkwood, Joshua Kahukura, Mariah Carey (Mia) Broad, Eva Crossan, Meghan Scanlan, Malcolm Glover, Matthew Harris, Sarah MacKay, Jamie Robb, Eleanor Hinepare Baxter, Jodie Whina Hope, Rebekah Thomas, Fiona Newall, Vivian Griffiths, Tom Scanlan and Kate Ellison. Also congratulations to all others who received Mana Pounamu Awards.

The University’s Acting Director Māori Development Janine Kapa says the objectives of these awards are to celebrate the success and achievement of rakatahi and encourage rakatahi to participate in tertiary study. The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards were realised through the vision of the late Tāua, Alva Kapa, and were named as such because they were first held in the Year Mana Pounamu (2001).

A number of the Ngāi Tahu students also won; Otago University, Otago Polytechnic and AgResearch scholarships.

The awards are a Kāi Tahu initiative supported by Kā Papatipu Rūnaka ki Arāiteuru, the University of Otago, the Otago Polytechnic, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Ministry of Education.

A special congratulations to Kate Ellison (Ōtākou Rūnanga) who won the University of Otago award for commitment to te reo Māori.

This year there were 41 tuākana (senior) and tēina (junior) students who won Mana Pounamu Awards. Recipients were nominated based on their achievements in one or many of the following areas:

Recipients of the Mana Pounamu Awards.

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Rūnaka Directory

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Sue Nicoll Phone: (09) 5702405 Email: lady.susie@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Phone/fax : 03 755 6451 Email: panui@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Angela Wallace Phone: 04 2322423 or 0272453619 Email: walla@tpk.govt.nz

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

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

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

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

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This photo is of an unknown group on the Kaikōura Warf in 1917. If you are able to provide names or information please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngāi Tahu whakapapa unit on 0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248.