Te Pānui Rūnaka February 2019 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

KAHURU – FEBRUARY 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Brett Fleming, nō Wairewa.

TĒNEI MARAMA • 3oth anniversary celebrations for Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio – p. 6 & 7

• Gordon Ramsay on Rakiura – p. 37 • Pounamu extraction hikoi nā Hohepaturanga Briggs – p. 39

• Kā mate: Pollyann Panirau– p. 10 • Koukourarata Papakāinga Housing wānanga p. 14 & 15

• Kā Huru Manu exhibition opening – p. 41

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Kia ora mai tātou ngā mangainga o Tahu Pōtiki, ngā tāngaengae o Ngāi Kurumatarerehu mā ki a rātou ki te muri nei. Kia whakaaro nuitia i konei Te Huinga o Te Kahurangi. He murimuri aroha e pūhia iho nei i Te Upoko o Tahumatā, kia rongo kau a nanenane i te taramea o te mahara ki a koe e te taua, Pollyann. Engari ahakoa tā matenui, tā ingo, koia pū ko nunumi koe i te tirohanga kanohi. Mā wai rā e taurima Te Whāiti a Irakēhu, Te Marae o Horomaka? Haere koe, haere koutou katoa e ngā mate – ko te pare aroha ki a koutou, ko te pare kawakawa ki a mātou. Nau mai te tuarā o Matiti, rewa ake Uruao ki runga, ngā mihi o Hine-Raumati ki a tātou katoa. I hope you all had plenty of whānau time over the holiday period and the chance to relax and revitalise. While Aotearoa was by and large sweltering in summer heat I was experiencing a wintry Christmas in Europe with my own whānau. Now it’s back to work for many of us, and it’s already shaping up to be a busy and productive year ahead. The return to work also signals the start of another school year. We were inundated with orders for School Starter Packs towards the end of 2018, and it’s wonderful to think of all the tamariki who will be proudly wearing their Aoraki Matatū backpacks as they begin their educational journeys. As we get back into the swing of things, I’m looking forward to returning to the airwaves soon for my fortnightly kōrero on TahuFM. I always enjoy this opportunity to share developments and news with whānau members – it is a great way to communicate with you directly. Be sure to tune in every second Thursday at 8.00am!

I recently attended the first quarterly Iwi Chairs Forum for 2019. As always, the first hui of the year was held in Waitangi and it was an opportunity to meet and share knowledge and experiences with other iwi leaders. It was also an opportunity to share iwi expectations and priorities with Crown representatives including the Prime Minister and key Ministers who attended on the final day. Discussions covered important kaupapa such as freshwater, climate change, conservation and Crown-iwi relations. A key priority that I have jointly led with the chair of Raukawa (supported by the iwi leaders of Ngāti Hine and Waikato-Tainui among others) has been strengthening and formalising the way in which iwi and the Crown engage. We have and continue to make excellent progress with this important kaupapa. Back home, Waitangi Day saw us host another successful Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival at Ōnuku Marae. This is a great day to connect with whānau throughout the takiwā, and was the first time that we broadcast the proceedings of this event live online. I hope that those of you who were unable to make it to Ōnuku were able to tune in and be part of the commemorations. It was an honour to have the New Zealand GovernorGeneral, Dame Patsy Reddy and Ōtautahi/Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel in attendance. Speaking of honours, last month Ngāi Tahu hosted the Tenzing whānau for several days in Te Waipounamu. Norbu and Dhamey Tenzing are the sons of famed mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary on the first successful summit of Mt Everest in 1953. It was a pleasure to welcome Norbu and Dhamey and their whānau to Tuahiwi Marae before they continued their journey to Arowhenua Marae and Aoraki. Following a pōwhiri, the brothers presented on their perspectives around responsible growth in the tourism industry in Nepal and Bhutan. It was a captivating

talk, and the parallels between their experiences and our own were plain to see. Increasing tourism to Everest - or Chomolungma as it is known in Tibetan - has led to mistreatment of the environment and the indigenous Sherpa people, something that Norbu is determined to address. We are facing the same challenges here in Aotearoa as we strive to make sure the growth of our own tourism industry happens sustainably. The brothers’ connection to our country stretches far beyond the shared legacy of their father and Sir Ed. They are both deeply impressed by Māori tikanga, and Norbu went as far as to say that he has not encountered a stronger and more purposeful culture anywhere else in the world. I think we can take great pride in that sentiment. I would also like to acknowledge the appointment of Edward Ellison as the chair of the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA). Edward’s lifelong passion for our natural environment and extensive governance experience mean that he is very well-suited to this role, and I look forward to seeing the NZCA thrive under his stewardship. I will close this pānui with an acknowledgement of the recent passing of Pollyann Panirau. Pollyann was a stalwart of Wairewa and I know that her loss was and will continue to be felt deeply by her whānau and friends. We suffered a loss within my own whānau over the holiday period, with the passing of my Aunty Riwaka Emslie. While it is never an easy time, I took great comfort in surrounding myself with loved ones. My thoughts are with all those who have lost whānau members in recent weeks. Finally, I want to wish you and your whānau all the best for the year ahead. Noho ora mai koutou katoa i roto i aku whakaaro nui.

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

This headline simply translates to reference ‘the cover artist’. This is our opportunity to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted on the front page and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, you can reach Te Pānui Rūnaka editor at tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Pānui Rūnaka Kahuru/February 2019 cover artist Brett Fleming (Wairewa) Brett Fleming is a photographer and artist based in Nelson, who has turned his longstanding passion for photography into a profession. His background in the printing industry coupled with his ability to see the remarkable in the ordinary have resulted in a series of striking photographs that isolate the intimate details of the natural world and polarise their beauty.

A close-up macron lens gives him the creative freedom to capture these plants in a light and isolation like never before, lending a mystical presence to his work. “To have one of my photos selected for the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka is an absolute honour,” says Brett. “As a proud child of Ngāi Tahu I see this simple image as a symbol of spiritual strength, unity and enlightenment.”

The photograph featured on the cover is titled Moonlit Metamorphosis, and is just one of Brett’s works that showcase the everyday flora that can be found in Aotearoa – a diminutive world that Brett has fallen in love with.

Brett’s work and history can be viewed online at www.brettfleming.com

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā Whānau

February Poihipi Clayton, Tama Stirling, John Te Wani, Richard Mason, Major Timms, Rocky Roberts, Hayley Baxter, Murray Posa, Ricky Muir, Tania Wati, Debbie Walford, Karalea TeMoananui.

January Eryne Flight, Kevin Clarke, Aaron Endacott, Erena Watson, Marama Poharama, Miharo Wati, Luana Timms, Vikki Timms, Mawhi Mitchell, Sharon Rayner, Ariana Elvy.

Congratulations

A very special congratulations to Haiti Te Wani, who celebrated his 21st birthday on the 23 December 2018. He also received the 2018 Proxime Accessit Dux award when he graduated from Ferndale School. Ka mau te wehi Haiti!

Haiti holding his 21st key.

Haiti’s graduation certificates.

Ngā mihi Ngāi Tahu

Nā Anne Ginty This photo of my moko Tū Mana Ropiha-Ginty (5) was taken after he received his School Starter Pack. Thank you for the amazing gear, and for the shoe voucher – everything was absolutely perfect. I think that Ngāi Tahu is doing a great job of looking after moko and whānau alike. I am Taua to Tū Mana and his brothers Kahu (13) and Kauahi (12) (great-moko of Phyllis Papworth) and they are all registered with Whai Rawa which we can pay into for them. Thank you for generating a future of independent young Māori. Tūmeke rā, whānau!

Tū Mana Ropiha-Ginty with his School Starter Pack.

Mangamaunu Marae Update Nā Lewis Boyles Mihi o te tau hou whānau,

The Poharama family came in numbers mostly from up north over Christmas for the unveiling of one of their whānau, Reon. Thank you to those whānau that assisted in arranging alternative accommodation for them while they were down in Mangamaunu.

Just to let all whānau know that before Christmas the marae started work on felling the old macrocarpa trees that surround the marae area. As the project is still underway, the marae will be closed for use until early March when this work has been fully completed. Alternative arrangements will be made for whānau who have booked the marae or for meetings planned prior to March.

Planning is underway for the restoration of St. Francis Church and the marae is awaiting quotes from local carpenters to move to the next stage of funding for the project. Details will be provided at our Easter hui around plans for this.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

February Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Jones, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie, Nellie Jane Robinson, Toko Lang, Sophie Tenbethy, Mia Robinson, Aroha Meihana, Ema Weepu, Ihaka Weepu, Shardey Harris

Hari huritau to everyone who has celebrated birthdays in January and February. Apologies to any whānau that have been missed out – please contact the office if we have missed anyone and we will make sure to include their name in the next issue. January Katrina Lang, Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu, Aaron Tauwhare, Summer Lilley, Rauhine Coakley.

Kura Pounamu Exhibition comes to Te Waipounamu in Ōtautahi Kura Pounamu: Our Treasured Stone is an exhibition created by Te Papa working closely with Ngāi Tahu and featuring more than 200 pounamu taonga. This exhibition tells the story of this most precious of stones, its significance for Māori, and its enduring value from ancient times until today.

The exhibition includes some very rare cultural treasures, including 95 heitiki (pendants in human form), 20 mere weapons, and four large pounamu touchstones, the largest of which, “Te Hurika”, weighs in at 170kg.

The earliest pounamu pieces in the exhibition may be the tokitoki (adze blades) used for working wood. Some are thought to originate from early settlement times 700-800 years ago and replicate East Polynesian adze shapes. The exhibition known in New Zealand as Kura Pounamu, Treasured stone of Aotearoa New Zealand was shown at Te Papa from September 2009 to July 2011. It was then reworked for touring internationally and was shown at five venues in China from November 2012 to June 2014 and in Paris under the title La pierre sacrée des Māori (Sacred stone of the Māori) in 2017. On 15 December 2018 whānau gathered at Canterbury Museum to unveil the Kura Pounamu exhibition. This was an auspicious occasion being the first time this exhibition has been to Te Waipounamu, and the Ngāti Waewae whānau who attended said it was wonderful to see our taonga come home to Te Waipounamu.

Whānau gathered outside the museum as Bishop Richard Wallace delivers a blessing.

Ngāi Tahu whānau from Waitaha and Tai Poutini entering the exhibition.

Te Rua Mason.

Arahura Pā Picnic 2019

The day started with a visit to our Ruataniwha Urupā for karakia and waiata, and then to the waharoa of Arahura Marae, being our first Pā Picnic held on our marae. Fun games followed with a hearty competitive tug-o-war where our mana wāhine just kept winning – our mana tāne reckon they were letting us win. Our hāngī was yum as usual.

To all our whānau that did make it – thank you all for an awesome fun-filled afternoon and for helping with the clean-up. Not forgetting our kaimahi who organised, cooked and set up everything – you are all awesome!

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio 30th Anniversary Celebration of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

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

We have just celebrated 30 years since Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio was formed. Whānau travelled far and wide from across the motu and even across the ditch to attend celebrations at Te Tauraka Waka a Maui Marae in Mahitahi.

Nei hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa I hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

We held a pōwhiri on Friday, 25 January and welcomed whānau onto the marae – some for the very first time and some for the first time in many a year. The proceedings were followed by a delicious BBQ and an evening of whakawhanaukataka.

We hope everyone had a wonderful and joyous Christmas and New Year’s with whānau and friends. Now it’s time to get back to mahi – we are catching up on all those emails and hui dates and planning the year ahead.

The speeches brought tears to our eyes as we remembered those who began the journey of our hapū but are no longer with us, as well as those who are still here. A commemorative book was distributed to everyone and then the hāngī was ready!

After a round of mihimihi we heard a presentation from a group of rakatahi that had attended Te Ara Taumaka kaupapa the previous week. They shared what they had learned about a particular pou and panel of the whare. It was an amazing moment – the pride on the faces of the younger generation as they shared their kōrero, and the faces of older generations as they were transported back to the time of our tīpuna.

So much kai! Whitebait, crayfish mornay, venison, pork, chicken, potatoes, kūmara, pumpkin, corn, cabbage, cheesecake, trifle and steamed pudding. Our puku were full! All washed down with beer, wine, non-alcoholic punch and juice. It’s safe to say that the dancing and sing-a-longs lasted well into the night.

After a good night’s sleep, whānau were up and breakfasting before a day of tamariki activities, weaving, decorating and generally having a good time! With instruction from one of the local kaumātua, a team of rakatahi and young tāne helped to prepare, build, light and keep watch over the hāngī pit.

On Sunday we had a huge clean up followed by kawe māte. We had leftovers for lunch and they were just as yummy as the night before – and a few people were seen having dessert first before their hāngi!

Meanwhile, other whānau members travelled to the awa and across to the old pā site at Makaawhio for a lovely picnic lunch and storytelling. A group also went kayaking at Lake Paringa.

After a lot of hugs and kisses and exchanged contact details, whānau went on their way. Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio would like to thank everyone who took the time and energy to help us celebrate the 30th anniversary, with an extra thanks to the whānau who work tirelessly to make these events happen!

As the evening rolled around clothes were ironed and showers were had before we were out the door to assemble at the beautifully decorated Bruce Bay Hall for our evening of festivities. The tables were resplendent with candles, sprinkles, balloons and all sorts of other decorations!

Maramataka

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. Hui Rūnanganui – Executive Meeting Our next hui will be held at Hokitika on Saturday, 9 February commencing at 9.00am. And the next hui will be held at Te Tauraka Māui Marae in Mahitahi on Saturday, 16 March commencing at 9.00am. Members are welcome to attend – please let the office know for catering purposes. 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!

Keep in touch and up-to-date

Rūnaka website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website, which includes a members’ only section that allows registered members to access more information. All passwords have been emailed and posted out – please contact the office if you have not received one yet. E-pānui Rūnaka This is a fortnightly newsletter that keeps members updated on rūnanga activities. These are sent by email and can also be accessed in the members’ only section of our website. If you have not received a copy you may need to contact the office to update your email address.

Membership database We are continually updating our database and currently have incorrect contact details for about 200 members. Please contact the office to check that your details are correct, as well as those of your whānau. Phone: 03 755 7885 or email: heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ngā mate

Takuate ana mātou i te rironga o Hiwi Tauroa rāua ko Ann Chapman (née Gillies) Kei ōku tongarerewa, kei ōku huia kaimanawa. Haere, hanatu atu rā! Moe mai rā, okioki mai rā, kia au te moe!

Happy 90th Birthday Joan Rakena

The whānau of Joan Hinepaika Rakena (née Grennell) gathered together to celebrate the 90th Birthday of their much-loved mum, nan and great taua. Joan, or as many of you know her, Sally (Sal), was born on 31 January 1929 in Lyttelton. Sal grew up in Koukourarata and then moved to Tuahiwi while still quite young. She was married at the age of 21 to the late Rakena Piripi Rakena (Kena), on 18 November 1950 at the Rāpaki Church. Sal has lived at Rāpaki ever since where she raised her whānau of five and still enjoys her milliondollar view of the moana. She has five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren living in Australia and New Zealand.

Kā mihi nui ki a koe i tēnei rā whakahirahira, arā, tō rā whānau.

Whakaraupō Cruise

On 2 December in some fairly rough weather a few intrepid hapū members headed off on a cruise around Whakaraupō. We cruised past Te Piaka to Kaitara Pā to look at the old pā site. We then encountered some impressive swell that left some whānau feeling māuiui. Then it was on to Rīpapa to see the remains of the army barracks and Fort Jervois and learn about some of the whakapapa of the motu, before heading on to Ōtamahua. By that time the rain had stopped and we walked around part of the motu and up to the refurbished huts DOC are making available for accommodation. Despite the weather it was an enjoyable and educational day with some great kōrero from Donald Couch. Aunty Doe and Aunty Ata disembarking on Rīpapa.

Whakawhanaungatanga

Wheke has provided the perfect venue and backdrop for various whānau gatherings over the summer and our Paipeta-Couch gathering over the Christmas/New Year period was no exception. We were so fortunate to enjoy such perfect summer weather which enabled whānau to make the most of our beach, wharf and waka. A flexible programme was helpful ― it offered options according to varied expressions of interest, fluctuating numbers and needs. The kai was always delicious and plentiful. Some highlights were: •

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Kalan Couch-Black (mokopuna of Donald Couch) giving a kōrero on the pou.

Top of the list, kai of course. Wednesday night’s hāngī was exceptional thanks to those whānau with obvious skills in this area. Thursday night’s BBQ was equally delicious and it provided an opportunity to test the new on-site BBQ The Saturday morning kōrero by Kalan on the Mahau pou as well as stories and whare sessions led by Rewi The hīkoi ki Tamatea led by Dean Whānau looking after the t-shirts.

Thanks to all our local Rāpaki and North Canterbury whānau who were here supporting the kaupapa, the Ngāi Tahu Fund and the presence of whānau from Canada, South Canterbury, Ōtākou and Murihiku. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri. Nā Elaine Dell.

Paipeta Couch whānau on top of Te Poho o Tamatea.

Natural Resources Portfolio Co-ordinator Appointed

We are fortunate to have Courtney Bennett join us in a new role as Natural Resources Co-ordinator supporting our kaitiaki in fulfilling their responsibilities of protecting the whenua. Courtney comes to us from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. She has already contributed hugely to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke through her role in the development of the Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan.

Ngāti Wheke Charitable Grants

Day Skippers Course Noho

Rāpaki Marae, 29 - 31 March Email rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to confirm your interest in participating in this course now. Places are limited!

Applications for a number of grants including: education, health and kaumātua wellbeing close 31 March. Contact the office for application forms or more information.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke is digitally archiving Nā Jeni-Leigh Stone-Walker We had a cracker start to 2019 recording some of our elder Rāpaki echelon such as Taua Sal Rakena, Taua Doe Parata, Taua June Swindells, Taua Herewini Banks, Pōua Doug Couch and Pōua Donald Couch. This project also captured some of the ‘younger’ kaumātua such as Uncle Nuk Korako, Aunty Mulla Phillips and Aunty Makere Fahey to name a few. Kerepeti Paraone and I were able to capture their kōrero that lovingly spoke to who we are and why it matters. We are incredibly happy and humbled to finesse this project for Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke.

Common themes radiated by every interviewee were the beauty of Rāpaki and the importance of manaakitanga. With this shared aroha, we wish Taua Sal Rakena an incredible happy 90th birthday. Because of this special project, we were delighted to capture some of her life reflections such as getting married at Rāpaki in our church that has since been restored and is to be reopened in a few months. E Taua ē, happy birthday! And to everyone who shared memoirs for our hapū archives, it was a joy because we kept coming back to our two ‘K’s - kids and kaumātua. Whakaraupō Ipukarea. 9

Congratulations Kura-Kakerangi: Scholarship to attend The University of Auckland

Nā Jeni-Leigh Stone-Walker On 15 January my daughter Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua received an NCEA Excellence Endorsement giving her university entrance. This conclusion to her NCEA journey meant she achieved Excellence three years in a row. She has chosen to attend the University of Auckland and we are delighted that she was offered a Māori Academic Excellence Scholarship to the value of $20,000, turning down other excellent opportunities including a scholarship for the University of Otago valued at $35,000. She will start a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Communications and Media, Film and Television in March 2019. E Kura e, karawhiua rā ōu Whakaraupō tipua ki te ao pāpāho. ‘Whakaraupō Ūkaipō’

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Kōrero from Aunty Pat

Well here we go with news from as far back as November when Rex had his birthday. Then coming up to December was someone’s 21st. Happy belated birthday, wish you all the best. Sort of got tied up and couldn’t attend, then on December 30 was her ladyship’s birthday ― well that went on for days. Just as well birthdays only come once a year. Taua Toko was here which was so cool. It was a surprise party as I was going to the pokie machines all day, but Michele and my sons had different ideas so it was a lovely surprise. But I love surprises. As when my niece Mateka came up from down south and paid a lovely visit. She is like me, we like to shift fast, not stay in the one place, move fast eh.

Well now we are in January but I think my life will always be as usual, pokie machines, Lotto, and pokie machines again. And of course up to the marae to do tables and what not, and tease the hell out of the staff. That will be OK, they will say go home and come back tomorrow. It was very busy over Christmas at the marae so that was good. Well hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year’s and hope the New Year will bring you all good luck and lovely surprises. So cheers for now, love you all… K.K.K XXXX

Wairewa Rūnanga It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Pollyann Panirau (née Robinson) on Sunday, 20 January. Pollyann was born on 25 May 1939. She was the 13th of 16 children to Theodore (Tom) Wharaki Robinson and Molly Ropata. Pollyann grew up on the family farm at Wainui, and in 1948 moved to Wairewa where the family house on Pā Road still stands today. Pollyann attended Te Waipounamu Māori Girls College in Christchurch and went on to dedicate her life to services for Māori, in particular Rēhua Marae and her beloved Wairewa. She was the cook at the marae for many years, a member of the Banks Peninsula Māori

Committee, trustee of several different land blocks, treasurer and secretary for Wairewa Rūnanga, and director of Te Kete o Wairewa ― the Wairewa Rūnanga Charitable Trust. Throughout her life Pollyann was involved in many sports. A keen netball player and coach, a self-proclaimed tennis pro, housie winner and a huge fan of the Crusaders and All Blacks. Most of all, Pollyann was Wairewa tūturu and a staunch advocate for its traditions and tikanga. Over the last few years she led a series of wānanga at the marae to help Wairewa whānau connect back to the marae and learn about their whakapapa and their connection to Wairewa and one another. 10

A loved mum, taua, tau tau and Aunty Pol to her many children, moko, great moko, nieces and nephews – she will be greatly missed.

Whānau Grants

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If you would like an application form or further information on any of the above grants, please email us: wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga New Year, new focus

Happy New Year! Our small team of eight have had a strong start to the year. Our main focus is on creating excellent planning systems and in keeping with the Tidying Up with Marie Kondo trend, we are clearing, cleaning and attending to all repairs to Ngāti Moki marae. Although it is still a work in progress, we have a few photos to share with you. We are commencing our marae redevelopment project early this year, but we are mindful that this process will take time. With that in mind, we are committed to providing whānau and our manuhiri with a clean, wellequipped space to enjoy. With the support of funding from our charitable trust and direction from our marae trustees, we have created a list of minor and medium repair and maintenance projects and will commence this immediately.

Fulfilling our resolutions by tidying up the cupboards, kitchen and storage areas at Ngāti Moki.

Taumutu town office – we are moving

Our Christchurch office will be relocating to 11/75 Main South Road in early February. We have been based at the Control Tower in Wigram for some time but the property has been sold. Our new office is the old General Cables/MM Cables site, next to the Upper Riccarton Public Library. Please see the map below.

Left arrow: entrance to the property off Main South Road. Centre arrow: enter the office building here and turn left. Right arrow: Taumutu Rūnanga office.

Restoring Papatahora Stream – Waikekewai/Orariki Restoration Update

with Whakaora Te Waihora (WTW) and will in turn complement the wider Orariki restoration initiative.

Further to our earlier contributions, the little stream that runs between the marae site and the site where Pōhau cottage is located is called Papatāhora.

Amongst other things, WTW will cover the cost of removing sediments built up over a period of time. This is one of many reasons why Papatāhora doesn’t flow freely, and likely contributes to the absence of fish species in this stream.

We asked Bridget Robilliard, a whānau member who works as a landscape architect to prepare a plan for Papatāhora that will complement the earlier landscape plan for Waikekewai. After receiving advice from David Murphy (Whakaora Te Waihora), we asked our whānau member to amend the plan to include particular points needed to inform the resource consent. This will enable the undertaking of works in the bed of a river and to remove indigenous vegetation.

Our landscape architect has been liaising with the Marae Trust to maintain their support for this latest restoration project within the marae grounds. Once the latest landscape plan has been amended it will be made available to whānau.

Much like the first phase of restoring Waikekewai, this restoration project, is being completed in partnership

New Wastewater System for Ngāti Moki Marae – Update We are getting closer to developing a new wastewater system for the marae. The final designs have been received from our engineering contractor (Whiterock Consulting) and we have submitted these along with the resource consent application to Environment Canterbury. The existing consent needed to be varied to accommodate the change to the discharge area. We also updated the cultural report that accompanies the resource consent application, as is standard practice. This application was lodged just before the Christmas break.

which we have supplied to Whiterock. Now it’s just a matter of crossing our fingers in anticipation that the consent will continue to be processed and then granted. We have had good news from Selwyn District Council (SDC) – our existing land-use consent is sufficient and does not need to be re-submitted or varied. We are working with an external lawyer to provide an easement through Papatāhora Stream to accommodate the laying of the discharge pipe from the marae site to the site where Pōhau cottage is located where the treated wastewater will be discharged.

Our consultant engineer has since received a letter from Environment Canterbury requesting more information,

Tamariki Day Jan 2019

We hosted our first tamariki day for 2019, supported by post-graduate students from the University of Canterbury and whanau. Tamariki took part in making whare rau on the beach, building waka and having races, and took a paddle on the mōkihi. Tug of War, Christmas at Taumutu, December 2018.

Craig Pauling guiding tamariki on the mōkihi

Tamariki receiving instructions from Liz Brown

Making wharerau at Kā Poupou o Te Rakihouia.

Blessings and Sod Ceremonies

We have recently supported Knightstream School – Mingimingi Hautoa, Ararira Springs – Te Puna o Ararira and Wigram Primary – Te Piki Kāhu with returning of sod and blessing ceremonies and look forward to the official openings in March.

Celebrating Mātauraka Success

Hornby Primary School, Te Uru Mānuka hosted their annual Manu Kōrero on Wednesday, 5 December, with 34 tamariki participating. Te Taumutu Rūnanga donated the Manaakitanga Award for the Tuakana Division which was presented by Arahia Maea (née Nutira) and awarded to Sione Ward. He is a humble, kind hearted tamaiti who is passionate about learning and giving everything a go! The overall winner for the Teina Division went to Marino Maea for the second year in a row. Marino has been practising daily to improve his delivery, tone and pace. Marino also included his aunties, uncles and cousins which was a step up from last year showing his dedication to improvement. It was a fabulous night with a great turnout!

Marino Maea (left) overall winner of the Teina Division and Sione Ward, winner of the Tuakana Manaakitanga Award donated by Taumutu Rūnanga, with Taumutu representative and Marino’s māmā Arahia Maea (née Nutira).

Kaumātua are gearing up to take on 2019

2019 is already proving to be a year of great promise and excitement. With the support of Puamiria ParataGoodall, our new Kaitohutohu Ruahikihikitanga, our Taumutu kaumātua have started planning the year’s activities and events. It’s gearing up to be a fun and full on year. Aside from the numerous blessings, pōwhiri and mihi whakatau our kaumātua will attend, they also have a calendar of kaumātua meetings, a ‘to be confirmed’ calendar of outings and activities, plus they will start work on an annual ‘kaumātua development plan’. Healthy Day at the Pā will also feature in their activities list. Puamiria is already a little scared that she won’t be able to keep up with her kaumātua! Some of the upcoming kaupapa for our kaumātua (which are welcome for anyone to join):

Daphne O'Connell and Margaret Jones - sharing kōrero at their kaumātua hui

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15 February 2019 Healthy Day at The Pā, Rēhua starting at 10.00am

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27 February 2019 Kaumātua Day Out starting at 10.00am – kaupapa TBC

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8 March 2019 Healthy Day at the Pā, Rāpaki starting at 10.00am

Ahuriri Reserves Restoration Project

As part of the ongoing efforts to restore Ahuriri, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu, the local papatipu rūnanga and Te Waihora Co-Governors will meet onsite to carry out karakia before the next phase of restoration begins. In this next phase the Huritini (Halswell River) will be redirected into the wetlands.

It is a significant wetland on the shores of Te Waihora, acting rather like the kidneys of the lake by reducing nutrient and sediment passage and creating an open water area. This, in addition to the adjacent riparian planting will assist in improving water quality in the waterways feeding into Te Waihora.

The Ahuriri Reserves cover 194 hectares of Environment Canterbury endowment land, in the Huritini/Halswell catchment downstream of Tai Tapu township.

Before it was drained, the Ahuriri Lagoon was a significant mahinga kai for the iwi. Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu look forward to the day when our mahinga kai are once again flourishing and our lake is healthy.

Celebrating 2018

Christmas at Taumutu started with the annual church service and yummy kai. It was an opportunity for us to remember the year and to spend time together catching up. We had activities including running races, the age-old gumboot throw and the ever popular wheelbarrow race. We all had a wonderful time – thank you again to the team who organised the event and made it such a special time for whānau.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ngā mate

Rā whānau

Ngā mihi aroha to whānau who have lost a loved one.

Hari huritau to whānau who have celebrated birthdays in December and January.

Rūnanga Meeting Dates •

Sunday, 10 February – 10.00am

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Sunday, 14 April – 10.00am

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Sunday, 9 June – 10.30am

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Sunday, 11 August – 10.30am

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Sunday, 13 October – 10.30am (AGM)

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Sunday, 8 December – 10.00am

The marae will be open from 4.00pm every Friday before the rūnanga meeting weekend. Please let the office know if you will be arriving on the Friday or Saturday, to ensure that the marae is ready for your arrival.

Papakāinga Housing wānanga

Koukourarata, Saturday, 23 February Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata is inviting whānau trust representatives, especially from Irakehu, Ōnuku, Rāpaki, Taumutu, Wairewa and Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, to support a wānanga at Koukourarata with Papakāinga Solutions Limited director Victoria Kingi – of Ngā Pōtiki, Ngāi Te Rangi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou and Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Moeraki) whakapapa.

Victoria works with whānau to build the confidence and skills they need to have to develop their own solutions on their own land. By holding a wānanga, Koukourarata wishes to support whānau outcomes on whānau land for our neighbouring rūnanga by facilitating a kōrero about steps that have worked for whānau in Tauranga Moana. To date Koukourarata whānau working towards providing papakāinga housing in their own rohe have re-zoned the whole of the MR874 block as papakāinga through Christchurch City Council. That designation acknowledges the need for a more sympathetic approach to Māori development of Māori land.

Papakāinga Solutions (http://www.psladvisory.co.nz/) is a Tauranga Moana-based Māori asset development advisory which has assisted with several successful housing projects and outcomes for Māori Land Trusts and Treaty Settlement Trusts.

With the help of Papakainga Solutions there has also been work carried out on setting up a fair allocation system to ensure that today’s shareholders, and also future generations, retain access to the whenua along with investigations into funding options to build homes.

Our rūnanga is implementing similar projects on our own whenua and has invited Victoria to lead a wānanga on Saturday, 23 February to share Papakāinga Solutions Limited’s knowledge and experience.

Wānanga - Papakāinga housing Koukourarata Initial programme

Programme for 22 and 23 February Victoria will be welcomed with a pōwhiri by Koukourarata whānau at Tūtehuarewa Marae on Friday, 22 February. After kai, there will be a tour of the takiwā including the mussel farm and māra kai.

22/02/2019 (Friday) 10.45am Victoria Kingi arrives at Koukourarata/Port Levy 11.00am Pōwhiri at Tūtehuarewa 12.30pm Lunch in Te Pātaka a Huikai 1.30pm – 5.00pm Whānau host Victoria Kingi for the afternoon. Tour of Koukourarata/Port Levy ventures already up and running: mussel farm, māra kai etc 23/02/2019 (Saturday) 9.00am – 9.30am Mihi Whakatau 9.30am – 10.30am Workshop (TBC) Break 11.00am – Workshop (TBC) 12.30pm Break 1.30pm – 4.30pm Workshop (TBC) 5.00pm onwards Poroporoaki

The wānanga on Saturday, 23 February begins at 9.00am with a mihi whakatau for Victoria and the whānau trust representatives. A series of workshops will be held throughout the day so attendees can listen to her kōrero about the successes of Papakāinga Solutions and how whānau trusts can work through as a collective, what is necessary for funding and up-skilling themselves. If you are keen to attend the wānanga, please RSVP to Koukourarata office Manager Marion Crofts by Wednesday, 13 February, with name/s and numbers attending. Email: marion.crofts@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Contact phone: 03 339 8308

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua He Pēpi

Pōua Richard and Great Pōua Peter Hopkinson are proud to announce the arrival of twin boys, Lincoln and Cooper Hopkinson born 31 December. Congratulations Sam and Sharna on the first set of twins ever in the Hopkinson whānau.

Congratulations

Well done Ryan Brosnahan, who has been appointed Head Boy of Roncalli College in Timaru for 2019. We wish Ryan all the best in his new role and look forward to hearing more about how he manages the tasks and challenges aligned with his new responsibilities.

Young Marist Leaders (YML)

Nā Ryan Brosnahan (Heke) YML is a one-week leadership programme for the nine Marist schools throughout New Zealand, which I attended following my selection as Head Boy at Roncalli College. The programme is held at Hato Paora, which is also the school our Upoko, Te Wera King attended. Around 140 of us attended, a selection of staff and student leaders from each school.

We were confronted with the harsh realities of our world and talked about what needs to change. We also formed friendships the other students, often having to complete challenges in groups that took us out of our comfort zones and made us work together. The course facilitators were wonderful, and the whānau in the kitchen fed us just how we feed Kura Reo whānau in January. YML was a great experience and helped me become a better leader in my school and community.

Throughout the week we learned how to lead with courage and compassion, how to overcome the challenges of leadership and how to help in certain situations such as depression and grief.

Graduation Kera Baker

Tēnā Koutou katoa, Ko Aoraki te mauka Ko Waitaki te awa Ko te Rapuwai, Ko Waitaha, Ko Kāti Huirapa kā hapū, Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi, Ko Arowhenua te marae Ko Maungapōhatu te maunga Ko Waimana te awa, Ko Ngāi Tūhoe te iwi Ko Te Ao Hou te marae o Tuapō o Matahi Ko Kera Browne tōku taua Ko Wiki Baker tōku māmā Ko Hepeti Hitaua-Biddle-Rakuraku-Baker tōku pāpā Ko Tamahou Te Oraki tāku tama Ko Kera taku ingoa Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa!

On 14 December I graduated with my Bachelor of Applied Management degree with Distinction Honours Merit and Major in Māori Organisational Leadership, through Otago Polytechnic in Ōtepoti/ Dunedin. I quietly studied away as part of Te Hōkai Nui cohort to reach my tohu/degree. I wanted to be a mentor for my teenage son and prove that no matter what age one is, they can reach their goal in education with focus, dedication, devotion and hard work. I am grateful for this journey I have travelled and have made precious relationships with fellow tauira/students. Kia ora, many thanks to all who helped keep me on this path to reach my dream and thanks to Richard Kerr-Bell and Eruera Tarena for guiding us all in the right direction.

Kera and Tamahou walking in the Graduation Parade through the streets of Dunedin.

Kera dressed in her regalia – trencher, robe and korowai.

Kera being capped at the ceremony at Dunedin Town Hall.

Tenzing Whānau Visit

In January we had the opportunity to host Norbu and Dhamey Tenzing here at Arowhenua Marae. They are the sons of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who conquered Mt Everest alongside Sir Edmund Hillary, and visited our takiwā for an experience with Aoraki – where Sir Ed first began his mountain climbing career.

We also took the rōpū to our rock art sites, which was a wonderful opportunity to share more of our culture and history. Thank you to everyone who assisted with this visit, including our very own Te Wera King who hosted the whānau during their time here at Arowhenua.

Unsurprisingly, the Nepalese culture is similar to our own in terms of their relationship to the land and mountains of their country, and the rōpū were very appreciative of our tipuna mauka, Aoraki, who they got to see close up via a helicopter ride which included a glacier landing.

The Tenzing brothers welcomed onto Arowhenua Marae by Te Wera King and David Higgins.

Dhamey Tenzing and Norbu Tenzing stand in front of Aoraki.

The Tenzing whānau in front of Te Hapa o Niu Tireni.

Archaeological Excavation at Raincliff Rock Art Site

Over summer the Department of Conservation (DOC) carried out an archaeological excavation at the Raincliff Rock art site in South Canterbury, in partnership with the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust and Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua. Raincliff is managed by DOC, and is one of only a few rock art sites that are open to the public. Over many years rain water running off the limestone outcrop had eroded away the soil in the pathway at the mouth of the cave, exposing cultural material. With rūnanga support, DOC and the Rock Art Trust made a plan to excavate the cultural material and install a boxed gravel track in front of the cave.

Four tamariki (our next generation of Ngāi Tahu archaeologists) joined the dig in January. Tearah DobbsHome came along with her dad Wes Home, who is also a guide at Te Ana. Tearah liked digging in the dirt to find bird bones and kākahi shells, but the best part was finding a moa bone! Wes’ sister Anahera brought her tamariki, Malakai and Angel, along as well. Anahera explained why the excavation was a valuable experience for her whānau: “We really enjoyed the dig, mainly because we were able to join in. The kids loved the idea of digging for treasure – they found bird bones, quartz and fresh water mussel shells. The moa bone was the highlight for me, and seeing the kids really get into the excavation. They were so excited to come back and join in the next day.”

The excavation took place over six days in late December and early January and provided a great opportunity for the guides from Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Rock Art Centre and wider whanau to learn more about the activities of their tūpuna.

In total, around 12 square metres of earth was excavated, with months of lab work – washing away soil and identifying and counting bones and shells – yet to be done. Amanda explained that this time-consuming mahi was expected to reveal even more detail. “This is the most exciting part for me. We’ll be able to look at the bones and shell, and get a better understanding of all of the species being used at the site. Each species inhabits a particular environmental niche, so it helps us build a picture of the landscape the old people were traveling through centuries ago, adding to existing mātauranga around mahika kai and rock art.”

The dig involved slowly removing soil and cultural material using hand trowels and brushes, while carefully creating a 3D map of everything that was excavated. This revealed what was happening in the cave centuries ago: charcoal and fire-cracked rock showed that hearths had been used for warmth and cooking; kākahi (freshwater mussel), moa, kererū and extinct NZ quail were on the menu; kurī and kiore bones were present as well. The excavation was overseen by Shar Briden (Absolute Archaeology) and Amanda Symon (Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust), with support from a group of archaeology students from Otago University. This included first year archaeology student and whānau member Leon Gould, who got some hands-on experience in excavation. “Doing the dig was really helpful, giving me a taste of the practicality of archaeology. I was interested to see the different kai that Māori were eating.” For Leon’s mum Rachael Solomon (Te Ana team leader), the dig provided an opportunity to deepen her understanding of local history in a very personal way. “As a guide at Te Ana, it was validation of the stories that we share with our visitors on a daily basis. There’s something quite special about it – knowing the taonga you’re revealing have been held by our tūpuna.”

Ana Home excavating with her tamariki Malakai and Angel.

Archaeological Excavation at Raincliff Rock Art Site

From left to right; Rachael Solomon and son Leon Gould. Te Ana guides Keiran Whyte and Wes Home, with Wes’ daughter Tearah. Malakai Schwenke, Teara Dobbs-Home, and Angel Schwenke.

Retirement

As many of the whānau are aware our young Suzy Waaka retired at the end of last year after spending the past 18 years in community and public health. Suzy is now planning a number of marae-based hui to better support our kaumātua and share some of her knowledge and skills with like-minded whānau whānui. Watch this space!

Long-Tailed Bats

South Canterbury supports the only known long-tailed bat population on the East Coast of the South Island. Anyone wanting more information on this viewing opportunity please contact George Isles on 027 565 8683.

We are offering the opportunity to get up close and personal with our native long-tailed bats on 19 February, leaving Pleasant Point at 9pm. Please wear gumboots or lace-up footwear as the trail is two kilometres of uneven and undulating ground – and bring a torch.

Arowhenua Whānau Wānanga

Thank you to all those who have registered interest with the office regarding tentative wānanga for 2019. It’s great to receive your feedback and we hope to hear from a few more whānau members. Additional requests for wānanga have also been suggested for the ringawera to develop new recipes and visit kaimoana sites. If you’re keen to be included in any of the suggested hui please register your interest with the office: arowhenua. admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Arowhenua Whānau Services

Arowhenua Whānau Services was pleased to hold a Christmas lunch for clients, whānau and special guests from the community. The staff worked hard preparing the wharekai and cooking for over 130 people. We were so lucky to gather generous donations from the community to make this possible. The event was such a success that we will look at repeating it again this year. We were thankful for the kind comments of thanks and appreciation displayed in reception at Arowhenua Whānau Services.

As always, come into Arowhenua Whānau Services at 94 King Street, Temuka or phone 03 615 5180 to talk to one of the nurses about your needs. They will assist you or put you in touch with other staff or services if necessary. As of 13 February, we will be open until 7.00pm on Wednesdays. There will also be other activities happening so keep an eye out on our Facebook page and website: www.aws.co.nz

Manuhiri enjoying kai at Christmas lunch.

Free fitness for the whānau every week at Arowhenua Marae, 31 Huirapa Street, Temuka. Come along and enjoy the fun! Marae Fit: Raise the heart rate, every Thursday 10.00am – 10.45am from 24 January

We will have a new class starting soon called Whānau Fit ― get the whole whānau involved! This will be held at Pipe Band Hall, Temuka, every Tuesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm. The starting date will be advised shortly – check our website or follow us on Facebook to be updated.

Tai Chi: Relax and restore balance, every Friday 10.00am – 11.00 am from 1 February Line Dancing: Boot scootin’ boogie, every Monday 10.30am – 11.30am from 4 February

Coming up in March: Wānanga “Ngā mea ora mō te Hōtoke”, “Getting ready for winter”

Mihi Whakatau 9.30, Town Square, King Street, Temuka.

We will cover cardiovascular disease risk assessments, heart health, hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, flu vaccination information, keeping active, beating the winter blues, smoke free advice, soup and healthy recipes. Placemakers have loaned us their BBQ so sausages, bread and sauce will also be available.

Affordable Housing Plan

Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau, Ko Dion Timothy taku ingoa. I was asked to write something to go with my brochure (on the adjacent page). This is my affordable housing plan. I have talked about this at two Hui-ā-Tau over the years. I wear a few hats (CEO, director, Arowhenua Marae Executive, Native fish catch and release fisher, Caregiver, Ahikā).

and supply free firewood to kaumātua, delivering and stacking from Kaiapoi to Waimate with great support from Ngaire Mason back then. I’ve always had faith in our people, employing them first ― this won’t change. This Marae Style range I designed is based on our tribal Marae buildings but with steel and eco as much as possible. Thanks to the iwi for helping with confidentiality contract and access here to reach the people. This is not for mainstream market value sales. This is my koha for our people. All houses are built at the lowest price without compromising on quality. I feel uncomfortable talking about myself or my business but was asked to write something for the readers so that’s it for now whānau.

My business here works as a social business first with housing for our people always the main plan, starting in 1998 TubeworksNZ Ltd, engineering fabrication construction. Over the years we have built factories, process plants, houses, units, class rooms, exports of heavy machinery, trailers of all types. Wood yard was set up in the pā to create jobs for our young people

Aroha nui ki a koutou, Dion Timothy.

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Te Rūnanga o Waihao Rūnanga News

We travelled a lot during our week there, showing off the country and a lot of our history to our first timers. We visited Dunedin, Ōamaru, Karitāne, the Waihao box and lagoon and the local Waimate pub for dinner to meet and greet the locals. We occupied our evenings with games of charades, bingo, and euchre. All good times and memories to look back on and smile.

During the week of 4 – 8 January descendants of Maku and Annie Te Maire Davis travelled from Scotland, Australia and all parts of Aotearoa to reunite. For many it was the first time here at our marae in Waihao. Three generations of whānau were warmly welcomed by our southern whānau to sit and re-glue ourselves back together. We are so grateful for your warmth and generosity on this day. Many thanks.

We also all had the same answer when asked what were some of the best bits, and the consensus was meeting another branch of our whānau from the south that we didn’t know about – Aunty Sis, Bill and whānau. Thanks so much for allowing us to visit your home and have a sing song – yummy shortbread too. God bless.

After the formalities and a beautiful supper of salmon and Auntie’s special shortbread, we had a social get together out the back (as the Davis whānau does). This journey began almost a year earlier while at the tangi for our Aunty Maureen George (née Te Maire Davis) in Waitara where it was suggested we gather together. With the help of Ngāi Tahu Funds (in particular Morgan Lee who was our go-to girl on all the process requirements) it was made possible for our parents’ families to attend. Our heartfelt thanks to Morgan and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for all your assistance.

Uncle Maku, we all loved your visits and don’t forget to water our kōwhai tree! Barry, Kristine, Kane, Kahu, my princess and Caleb, all so grown up and wonderful people with great futures. Sue Murphy and whānau, your hospitality and willingness to greet us so openly is most appreciated. Te Wera and Wendy, our thanks for your welcome and input during our stay.

On Saturday morning after our Zumba class we had our first wānanga on pepeha and how we all fit into the bigger picture of our Te Whānau o Tōtara. It was well-received and left a lot of our tamariki with a sound understanding of who they are. It’s with great pride that our son and grandson (along with all of our whānau) can now stand and recite their pepeha with clear understanding. Many thanks to all who came and contributed either from written notes or actual narration.

And finally to Mary and Graeme, your help and aroha made us feel absolutely at home with laughter and such a friendly approach. We truly are blessed to have you both around our marae (even if you did do the lawns at midnight Graeme). Finally to the Te Maire Davis whānau, the most valued memory for me is that we did this together and we indeed have glued ourselves back together. Our parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great-great grandparents who have all walked the same ground up to our urupā will be smiling with joy at our hīkoi 2019. Ngā mihi, Mark Te Maire Davis.

Our marae has grown a lot in the four years since I was last there and the amenities are now on a par with any large-scale set up anywhere. Well done to the movers and shakers for making this happen. There are also plans afoot for more exciting expansions that will help to attract more visits, for both whānau and the lucrative corporate world. I’m sure that with the leadership of our chairman Graeme Lane, and those who share his vision, it is inevitable.

Te Maire Davis whānau outside the marae.

Farewell To Ron

As some of you may be aware, Ron Donaldson had his last day working as marae manager for the rūnanga on 11 January. He has left to take up a job in Australia and join his three children and five grandchildren who live there. We would like to thank Ron for all that he accomplished in the last three and a half years at the marae, particularly the introduction of the database and systems in the office, our new website, the video conferencing room and of course the garden project. All the very best for the future Ron! Ron Donaldson (far right), at the Waimate Civic Awards in 2016 when Graeme Lane received an award.

Rūnanga Information and Announcements

Reminders We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Waihao Website Whānau are reminded that they can get a password for the registered members’ area of the website from the office by emailing: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

If you have moved or changed your contact details, please advise the office so that we can update your records.

This area of the website allows whānau to access various electronic forms that will enable you to complete tasks such as booking the marae vans or submitting a grant application. All confirmed minutes, policies and procedures and TRoNT reports are also available here.

Contact Te Rūnanga o Waihao by phone: 03 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Members & Potential Members

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our rūnanga office. Contact us via email: moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz, post: 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston, Otago 9482 or phone: 03 439 4816 and ask for our registration form. For our registered members we encourage you to contact our rūnanga office to check and update your details. If you wish to receive regular updates on what the rūnanga is up to, or information from our TRoNT Rep, newsletters, etcetera, please ensure your details are correct.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Educational Grants 2019 are now open

Ten Grants will be awarded to support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki to further their studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

To obtain an application form please contact Jenny Brookes, Office Coordinator Te Runanga o Moeraki Office, Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston Phone: 03 439 4816; email: moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria:

Applications will close on Friday, 30 March 2019

1. Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc 2. Attending a tertiary institution and enrolled in a course leading to a recognised qualification.

Otago Polytechnic/Rūnaka Scholarship 2018 Reminder

Reminder for the Otago Polytechnic/Rūnaka Scholarship which covers tuition fees for up to three years of a student’s chosen programme of study at Otago Polytechnic. The purpose of the Rūnaka Scholarship is to encourage Kāi Tahu students to succeed in tertiary education by removing financial barriers to study. The scholarships also acknowledge the contribution students can make to their rūnaka and local community. This scholarship is offered to one student from each of the four local rūnaka, namely:

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

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Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki office@puketeraki.co.nz

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Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou admin@otakourunanga.org.nz

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Hokonui Rūnaka hokonui@xtra.co.nz

Process for application: Please send your completed application to the rūnaka that you affiliate to well before the closing date – 15 March 2019.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Christmas party

Our Christmas party was held on Saturday 1 December, with Waihao Marae being invited along to the festivities which included among others the Hampden Fire brigade bringing Santa, a bouncy castle and a lolly scramble. This was a fun day for everyone ― the children and adults enjoyed the gifting of presents. Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable day.

Taua at the Christmas function.

From left to right; Santa arriving on the fire truck. Karen Coutts with her moko and Duncan Coutts.

Tamariki enjoying the Christmas function.

Santa.

Hui-ā-Tau

Some of our members were fortunate enough to attend the Hui-ā-Tau at Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa last year and found the experience rewarding. They intend to return to Ōnuku for the Waitangi celebrations this year.

Jane Graveson and Karen Coutts.

Roger Findlay and Karen Coutts presenting at Hui-ā-Tau.

Koa Whitau-Kean.

Lisa Te Raki, Maru and Stacey Reynolds.

March Rūnanga Hui

Due to other commitments conflicting with the original March meeting date, we wish to advise our whānau that this meeting will now be held on Sunday, 10 March with the whānau wānanga on Saturday, 9 March.

Waterreus Whānau Reunion

Calling out to all Waterreus whānau located around New Zealand and overseas. We are planning to have a reunion in the South Island over Easter Weekend 2020 – location to be decided once we have some idea of numbers. If you can trace your whakapapa back to the names below, we would love to hear from you – it will be an amazing opportunity to meet new family members or reunite with old ones! •

Rosenna Waterreus/Berridge

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Francesca James Waterreus

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Annie Matilda Waterreus

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Martin Anthony Waterreus

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Johannes Waterreus

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Alice Alicia Waterreus

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William Charles Waterreus

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William Edward Waterreus/McKay

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Leonard Frederick Waterreus

Please contact Dianne Butters (great-granddaughter of William Edward Waterreus) on di.hughbutters@gmail.com

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Puketeraki Marae renovation

Finding the path ahead

After what seems like years of planning Puketeraki Marae was handed over to builders in January so they can carry out a number of jobs including building new access ramps for the marae buildings. The main work being undertaken is the installation of a firewall to separate the kitchen and dining area from the wharenui. This is a complex and costly but necessary change if the wharenui is to continue being used in its capacity as a wharemoe. The Building Committee are leading this mahi and have spent many hours trying to untangle the various and sometimes contradictory advice, and the rūnaka is very appreciative of their work on our behalf. We also need to acknowledge the financial support from the Marae Development Fund which is a wonderful aid for our rūnaka with marae capital works projects.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki is preparing to take a fresh look at what we’ve achieved and where we’re going in the next 5-10 years. We’d like to hear from members and those connected with our rūnaka wherever they may live. As we prepare to move into a consultation process, we have three questions that we would like you to answer. Your responses will help inform and guide us: 1. What are three things that you like about Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki? 2. What are two things that the rūnaka could do better? 3. What challenges do you see for the rūnaka over the next five years?

The marae is closed until the end of March but we are carrying on where we can with ‘business as usual’ at Te Taumata o Puaka, the rūnaka office base at the old school in Karitāne.

Please email your responses to: admin@puketeraki.nz

Sculpture completed

In December we welcomed Matahi Brightwell back to our kāika. Matahi is a master navigator and carver and we were fortunate to get to know him through his tutoring with the School of Physical Education, Outdoor Education programme. At that time we discovered whānau links which bring another dimension to the connection. While Matahi was with us on earlier visits he started chipping a block of Ōamaru limestone to reveal the faces of Tangaroa and his children, the winds and other elements. This koha to our community has now been completed and stands as a statement about who we are and what is important to us.

Left; Matahi giving the final polish. Right; Matahi (front centre) with the main crew of George Meikle, Geoff Ockwell, Alex Whitaker and Brendan Flack.

Otago Polytechnic Graduations

In December some of our Puketeraki whānau graduated from Otago Polytechnic. Hayley Bungard and Kim Gotlieb were asked to join two others to lead the parade. It was with great honour that they did so, proudly wearing korowai made by the rūnaka weavers. Hayley graduated with a Diploma in Relaxation & Wellness Massage, the first step towards her degree and Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Management.

Hayley Bungard on the right, and Kim Gotlieb second from left.

Canterbury University Graduation

Our granddaughter Ashleigh Day graduated from Canterbury University on 19 December with a Bachelor of Arts in Māori and Indigenous studies. She actually started university when she was 17, then took time off after the earthquakes to travel overseas which was an ambition of hers. She spent the last two years in Alberta, Canada working at a ski resort then came home last year to finish her degree. Our family come from Hawke’s Bay and Ashleigh descends from Henare Pohio of Hawke’s Bay, a son of Horomona Pohio. Ashleigh is the daughter of Joanne Akuhata-Brown and Murray Day and eldest grandchild of John (Peta) and Diane Akuhata-Brown.

Joanne, Ashleigh and Diane at the Māori Graduation ceremony.

Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarships

The purpose of these scholarships is to acknowledge the contribution students make to their rūnaka and local community.

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Be registered with one of the four rūnaka

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Meet academic entry requirements for chosen programme of study

They are offered to four students (one from each of the four rūnaka of the Āraiteuru area) for study in a chosen programme at Otago Polytechnic.

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Be a domestic student

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Pass academic studies each year with a minimum of 50%

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Be enrolled in a full-time, full-year course

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Complete study continuously.

Full fees are paid for the duration of study. Applications close on 15 March 2019. Access the application form here: https://www.op.ac.nz/assets/Uploads/RunakaScholarship-Application-2021.pdf

If you are thinking of applying for the Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka Scholarship contact the office to confirm the application process: admin@puketeraki.nz or 03 4657 300.

Applicants must:

Whiria kā Aho ki Puketeraki – Weaving together

With the support of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, Whiria kā Aho ki Puketeraki was able to organise two wānaka raraka in the latter part of 2018. The first was to tidy the pā harakeke and prepare harakeke for weaving kete whakairo on the weekend of 27 October, followed by a second wānaka to learn the reverse poutama pattern. We were fortunate to have Lisa Phillips and Chris Holtham tutoring us. The skills taught by Lisa Phillips were an extension of the Kāi Tahu standards taught at the weavers and carvers wānaka held at Ōraka Aparima in 2017. This was invaluable as a few weavers from our rōpū were not able to attend the wānaka at that time.

Highlights included celebrating the learning and enjoying each other’s company, the way that Taua Phyllis’ eyes lit up when she walked into the wharenui as everyone worked in silence, Kim completing her first kete whakairo, learning the new pattern and a different way of closing the bottom of the kete and celebrating Pani’s birthday. Something to consider for next time: having mirimiri/rokoā as part of our wānaka to help look after the weavers.

The rōpū cleaning up the pā harakeke outside Te Whare Pora at the first wānaka.

Weaving kete inside Huirapa at the second wānaka.

Whānau return to papakāinga

Ko wai mātou? Ka moe a Hineari i a Urihia Ka puta mai a Matua Nana ko Pukukaiotea Nana ko Pinana Te Atua Nana ko Elizabeth Susan King Nana ko Elizabeth Susan Mcleod Nana ko John Mcleod Amos Nana ko Norma May Amos. Ko Norma May Amos te whaea tipuna o tenei roopu. He mama a he kuia hoki i a matou.

Early in the New Year, 16 of our whānau travelled to Te Waipounamu. This was a significant event as multiple generations had never returned to our papakāinga, including our matriarch Norma May Amos. It was the first trip to the South Island for some, and the first trip to Puketeraki for all. We were blown away by the natural beauty of the landscape and marae, especially the wairua of Puketeraki. We are so grateful to the generosity of everyone in the rūnaka, making us feel welcome and sharing so much knowledge. The only negative – our trip wasn’t long enough! We have found home and will return. We cannot thank you all enough. E kore e taea e mātou te tino mihi ki a koutou katoa.

Back row L-R: Hunter Ritchie, Janis Stockman, Damian Barton, Michelle Lee, Christine Jenkins, Leanne Wall, Kerrin Wall, Levi Wall. Middle row L-R: Rowan Barton, Niwa Lee-David, Bede Barton. Front row L-R: Tao David, Alexandra Hopkins-Ritchie, Awatea Lee-David, Quinn Barton, Flynn Hopkins-Ritchie.

Niwa Lee-David and Awatea Lee-David in front of the marae.

Summer wedding

Stacey Honeywill called the bridal group on with a beautiful karanga. Rūnaka member Aaron Jones aka Magic Max entertained the kids with an awesome show. Many guests stayed in Karitāne and nearby, including a noho at the marae. On Sunday, in between eating leftovers and helping with the clean-up, groups took part in waka trips with Karitāne Māori Tours, guided walks around Huriawa, surf lessons at the beach and an early morning yoga session on the marae.

On 12 January Antony Deaker and Mikaela Wilson were married at Puketeraki. The couple welcomed 220 guests from their home town of Waitati, and extended families across Otago, Southland and beyond. The wedding brought the Morrison whānau together for the first time in 30 years. For some of those cousins it was their first time at their marae – a very special occasion. The Morrisons connect back through White, Sizemore and Palmer lines.

From left to right; A shower of petals greeting Mikaela and Antony. Guests, whānau and friends gathered in the embrace of Huirapa. Stacey Honeywill after a job well done.

Changing role for Brendan Flack

Maintenance & Environment Guru After almost 14 years in charge of the ride-on lawnmower and many other vital rūnaka machines and equipment, Brendan is handing over the keys to George, his job-share partner and father-in-law. For what may be the first time, he’s tidied up his office in preparation for moving into a new role as the first Puketeraki Ranger – he will be based in the same place so the tidy up won’t go to waste.

weeds are dealt with on all our properties – however we thank Brendan for the dedication he has shown, as well as all the related (and unrelated) jobs he has dealt with over the last 14 years. He has expanded the mahi the rūnaka is involved with – some of it stemming from his role as chair of the Taiapure Committee and some from his Maintenance and Environment brief. All of it has been to the benefit of the rūnaka. We are very thankful that he is not leaving us, despite his role change – he is an important part of the small team that keeps things running for Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki.

This totally new role has been developed by Te Ao Tūroa and will allow Brendan to be fully focused on the local coastal and river environment and related protection measures for the next couple of years. This mahi is much closer to his heart than ensuring the grass is cut and the

Watch out for regular updates from Ranger Brendan in future issues of Te Pānui Runaka.

Whānau about to enjoy hāngī at the occasion to mark Brendan’s change of role. L-R: Georgia-Rae Flack, John Youngson, Lyn Carter, Patti Vanderburg, Phyllis Smith, George Meikle.

Taurite Tū

We are excited to partner with Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou on Taurite Tū, a strength and balance exercise programme. The aim is to promote social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Taurite Tū encourages whānau to keep moving safely into the older years. Taurite Tū will be presented to whānau at Ōtākou, Puketeraki and Te Kāika later in the year. We want YOU to be involved! Your participation will help shape the way the programme develops. Check out the pānui from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou in this issue of TPR for the invitation to the mihi whakatau.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kia ora koutou katoa, e te whānau whānui o Kāi Tahu.

Kā mate

Me te aroha tino nui atu – tō tātou tino aroha ki te whānau – with loving sympathy to everyone who has lost a loved one recently including the whānau of Charles Ranginui Ropata of Ōtākou, who died on 4 January aged 82 years after being unwell for some time.

Papanui waka conservation progress

Hapū Summer Activities

Ōtākou Marae Dilys Johns from the University of Auckland visited the waka facility at Ōtākou Marae from 23-25 January, progressing conservation of the waka and associated artefacts excavated from Papanui Inlet since 2014. Dilys estimates bulking of the taonga will be completed during 2019. An engineer is currently using 3D scanning data Dilys obtained last year to design a cradle to house the waka in preparation for drying.

Papanui Inlet archaeological activities A small band of enthusiasts led by Rachel Wesley continue to excavate taoka fragments at the inlet. The summer weather we are experiencing has not always cooperated so work takes place as and when it can.

Archaeological enthusiasts Rebecca Adam and our own Amie Curtis watch in the background while Ricky and Sha Hemopo secure the sun shade. Archaeologist Shar Briden thinks it might be safer just to clear the area!

24 January ― Dilys Jones working on her laptop which is sitting on the lid of the waka tank. The waka is in the water treated with chemicals, below the lid.

Archaeologist and Ōtākou member Rachel Wesley with Helen Heath get ready to prepare their dig site.

Tagging sea lion pups

DOC ranger Jim Fyfe (Puketeraki) keeps us up to date with how our wildlife are coping with life on the Otago Peninsula and beyond. A small group of whānau from Ōtākou joined a recent tagging trip, an event which is expected to be repeated.

Left: Billie Pohio watches Ricky Hemopo, Sea Lion Trust staff and Jim Fyfe tag the pup.

Right: Ricky Hemopo and Anne Robertson giving DOC and Sea Lion Trust volunteers a hand.

Wiki and Ricky Hemopo and Anne Robertson listening to Jim Fyfe in the background giving instructions on tagging procedures.

An unsuspecting sea lion pup.

Where do our students go after their studies?

In December 2016 we highlighted Tia Taiaroa who was then the first recipient of Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s Te Pia Tāpoi Scholarship for Ngāi Tahu students studying towards a tourism qualification. Throughout this summer Tia has been working at Shotover Jet in Queenstown and found herself amongst the staff coping with the recent incident when a tree fell on a tourist family picnicking nearby. Even though winds were still battering the place, Tia’s morale remained steady and she was coping with her mahi. Tia is intending to support the mihi whakatau for the University of Otago inaugural Tourism Policy School in Queenstown on 8 March along with other ka rūnaka members. It is great to hear news of Tia and we look forward to hearing how other graduates are advancing their chosen career paths.

Rūnaka and rūnaka rep contact details

Our rūnaka chair is Donna Matahaere-Atariki and the deputy chair is Rachel Wesley. Tahu Potiki is the Ōtākou representative for TRoNT. Contact our office if you wish to kōrero with our representative or rūnaka chair, or email Tahu on tahu.potiki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Scholarships

News from the Rūnaka

From our Taurite Tū Coordinator Kitty Brown and Programme Director Katrina Bryant Taurite Tū is a strength and balance exercise programme. We’re aiming to promote social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Taurite Tū encourages whānau to keep moving safely into the older years. Taurite Tū is being developed by Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou in collaboration the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy.

To be eligible for Ngāi Tahu scholarships you must be registered with a papatipu rūnaka. Depending on your whakapapa connections you might be able to register with more than one, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit can advise on this. Contact Joseph Hullen, Senior Registrations Advisor/Kaitohutohu Rēhita Whakapapa joseph.hullen@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōtākou website

Ōtākou hapū registration forms These can be downloaded from our webpage. Please show your connection to your tipuna from the Kaumātua 1848 Census. Contact the office if you need assistance with this information. You can also include your whakapapa chart verified by the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit. Registering takes quite a while so get on to it ASAP.

We want YOU to be involved! Gain physical strength and balance and connect with your community at the same time. Your participation will help shape the way the programme develops. Please join us for the project launch Mihi Whakatau and Lunch at Ōtākou Marae Thursday, 28 February 10.30am - 1.00pm To RSVP for this event or express interest in the kaupapa contact us by email: project@tro.org.nz or phone: 03 478 0352 or 022 196 740.

Hui Bookings

These can be made online: www.otakourunaka.co.nz/ bookahui/ or phone our office administrator, Sha on 03 478 0352.

Ōtākou member news for TPR or our e-pānui We welcome your news, please send items to: office@tro.org.nz with captions for your photos.

From our Kaitoko Mātauraka, Amie Curtis: There is now a Kaitoko Mātauraka ki Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou Facebook page!

The page has been created to enable instant access to updates from education providers, events, information and support for our Kāi Tahu whānau. It is also an easy way for you to ask the kaitoko for help or general enquiries that you may have. Please like the page and share with all of your whānau! Kaitoko Mātauraka ki te Rūnaka o Ōtākou Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro nōnā te ngahere Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauraka nōnā te ao The bird that consumes the miro berry owns the forest The bird that consumes knowledge owns the world Kaitoko Mātauraka ki Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kia ora whānau

It’s great to be back and as usual all of us here at Hokonui Rūnanga have hit the ground running. We are working hard to ensure the support and services are ready to access. Heading back into the school year can be hectic so please make sure you check out the Ngāi Tahu website. Click on Whānau Opportunities and explore funding and opportunities available:

Hokonui Runanga Inc for notifications and updates.

Graduations

It was made a little more special as Colleen’s daughter Chelsea Harding graduated the same week from Otago University with a Bachelor of Commerce and Marketing Management.

Many of our whānau celebrated the end of the year by graduating from study. Our Kaitoko Colleen Te Au was one of those students, gaining her Bachelor of Social Services with Distinction from Otago Polytechnic. This was made possible thanks to a work-based learning partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Capable New Zealand.

Colleen and Chelsea were supported on the day by their mother and grandmother Rikki Te Au who paved the way to tertiary education with a Bachelor of Nursing.

Rikki Te Au, Colleen Te Au, Chelsea Harding.

Alternative Education

Watch this space! We are thrilled to announce a new service here at Hokonui Rūnanga. ‘Hokonui Kura Hourua’ is underway and will be transitioning to the rūnanga site in the second term of the year. This is a great opportunity for rangatahi and their whānau. We will let everyone know more and introduce key people closer to the time.

Nurse lead clinics and Kaumātua Health Days

Please note the 2019 dates for Te Kākano Health Clinics in both Gore and Mataura. Kaumātua Health days will start back on Wednesday, 13 of February – we look forward to seeing you all there. 32

Hokonui Runanga

Mataura Community Centre

2019 Clinic Dates:

140 Charlton Rd Gore

(plunket rooms) Mataura

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Feb–Mon 11th 10am-2pm*

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Feb–Mon 18th 10am –2pm

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Mar–Mon 4th 12pm –4pm & Mon 18th 10am-2pm

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Mar–Mon 11th 12pm–4pm* & Mon 25th 10am –2pm

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Apr–Mon 1st 12pm –4pm*

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Apr–Mon 8th 12pm –4pm

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May–Mon 6th 12pm –4pm &Mon 20th 10am –2pm

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May–Mon 13th 12pm–4pm* & Mon 27th 10am–2pm

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Jun–Mon 10th 12pm –4pm* & Mon 24th 10am –2pm

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Jun–Mon 17th 10am –2pm

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Jul-Mon 22nd 10am –2pm

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Jul–Mon 1st 12pm –4pm* & Mon 29th 10am –2pm

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Aug –Mon 5th 12pm –4pm* & Mon 19th 10am –2pm

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Aug –Mon 12th 12pm –4pm & Mon 26th 10am –2pm

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Sep –Mon 2nd12pm –4pm & Mon 16th 10am –2pm

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Sep –Mon 9th 12pm –4pm* & Mon 23rd 10am –2pm

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Oct –Mon 14th 10am –2pm*

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Oct –Mon 21st 10am –2pm

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Nov –Mon 4th 12pm –4pm & Mon 18th 10am –2pm

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Nov –Mon 11th 12pm–4pm* & Mon 25th 10am –2pm

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Dec –Mon 2nd 10am –2pm*

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Dec –Mon 9th 10am –2pm

The health clinicscan provide a range of services including:

The health clinicsprovide a range of services including:

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Health assessment

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Health assessment

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Screening and referral

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Screening and referral

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Cervical smears

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Cervical smears

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Sexual health servicesand contraception advice

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Sexual health servicesand contraception

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Community dietitian

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Community dietitian

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Podiatry

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Podiatry

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Enduring illness management

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Enduring illnessmanagement

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Advice on medication

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Advice on medication

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Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals

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Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals

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Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs

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Helping you know who and what is available to meet your wellbeingneeds

We are happy to see you for any health advice, education or support and will work with other health providers (for example your GP or local hospital) to enable the best care for you. THERE IS NO COST FOR OUR CLINICS & APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARY Please contact Awarua Whanau Services on 03 218 6668 for any questions. Any changes are posted on our website www.awaruashs.maori.nz/clinics and FB https://www.facebook.com/awaruawhanau/ *denotes podiatry available in clinic 33

Waihōpai Rūnaka He pēpi

Rūnaka and Marae hui

Arohanui to all new pēpi that have joined our whānau. A big delightful snuggly congratulations to all the new mums and dads.

We have started with a gentle introduction to the year with only a couple of marae hui here for January. A Huiā-Iwi meeting was held to bring together our four local rūnaka to initiate planning for this event, and we held a tītī hui to look at uses for by-products of tītī harvesting. Any consideration to reduce waste has to be a fabulous initiative. Our final hui was Cyril’s birthday celebration.

He mate

Arohanui, arohanui, arohanui for those who have sadly lost a loved one this past month. Loving sympathies extended to you. To whānau of Pollyann Panirau and Craig (Craigo) Fowler, son of Rena, née Russell arohanui, arohanui arohanui. Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa. I hoki mai ki te kāinga i te whānau. Over the holiday period, we hope you enjoyed the company of family.

Upcoming hui and events

The Marae Fun Day will take place on Saturday,16 February. We held our first fun day last year and it was a wonderful success. This time we plan to make it even better. Bring your family and friends and share in a wonderful day. Pop a towel in your bag just in case you decide to join us on the waterslide! Our Facebook page will be full of information on this event, including cancellation details.

Rā whānau

Pīki harikoa to you if you celebrated your birthday this past month. Happy birthdays to Anne Marie Cairns and Anna Gorham, as well as Squirrel on the Hill who celebrated his big 70th.

Murihiku Marae From Squirrel on the Hill and sidekick Ruru Iti.

Cyril’s daughter Omer, with Ailene and Rebel in Waihōpai to celebrate his birthday. He was delighted that she was able to make the journey down.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka TE KOHA KI TE RANGI

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, we hope that you all had an enjoyable Christmas break and were able to spend time with whānau and friends over this period. Hopefully you are now feeling energised and ready to meet the challenges of 2019! If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau – congratulations – we wish you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Nā Te Oti George Jardine Only hands know how to polish pounamu Aunty said, “Take this one to your mother.” It sat on mum’s shelf and Then on mine. Now in Te Rangi, my whare in Riverton, it found a place upon my writing desk. My hands heard the call and picked it up, fondling it as I pondered over words. Its grey skin became a soft shiny green. The patience of the pounamu, Waiting for its time to come. 34

Marae Christmas Party

On Sunday, 9 December the Ōraka Aparima Christmas Party was hosted at Takutai o te Tītī. Despite less than perfect conditions, spirits were high, and a great time was had by all those who attended. The team in the wharekai worked brilliantly together and produced the usual excellent kai. Hana Koko made an appearance to the delight of the assembled tamariki. The kapa hakā rōpū gave a wonderful performance to top off an awesome day filled with fun, friendship and laughter. A big thank you to all the volunteers who made this day possible – your help is much appreciated. From left to right; Our kapa haka team led by Ra Dallas performing in the wharenui. Hana Koko made a special appearance.

NPM 8th International Indigenous Research Conference 13-16 November 2018

Nā Shona Fordyce (Kāhui Kaumātua) A group of us from Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka (Muriel Johnstone, Jane Kitson and I), travelled to Auckland on Monday, 12 November to start our preparations for the pōwhiri at Waiapapa Marae the next day.

We were well looked after by Stevie-Rae Blair, Jane Kitson and Ailsa Cain. This has truly been a wonderful opportunity for us to attend and hear awesome speakers from all over the world – thank you. I will continue to enjoy much of the material I’ve been given to read.

Following the pōwhiri we had a delicious kai and then attended the opening address by Tā Tipene O’Regan on the topic of ‘The Survival of Indigenous Identity – Why bother?’ His relaxed manner was well-received. Tā Tipene has been the chair of Ngā Pae o Te Maramatanga for some years but has now retired.

Many thanks to Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

The evening sessions we attended were most enjoyable with a screening of the film ‘Poi E’ that wound up the Tuesday session. We were able to attend the sessions in various theatres all day on Wednesday and attended Jane and Ailsa’s address which was great. On Thursday evening, we went to a conference dinner at the museum followed by another presentation by Tā Tipene. It was lovely to meet up with Tā Tipene and his son Gerard each day. We were rapt and very lucky to obtain a hard copy programme of the conference.

Dr Jane Kitson, Stevie-Rae Blair and Tā Tipene O’Regan.

Congratulations to Jacob Chown-Mills

Jacob (10) graduated from Warkworth Primary School at the end of 2018 and his whānau were proud to see him receive the Citizenship Award – Boys 2018. This is awarded for positive and constructive contribution to making school life more harmonious, assisting others and setting a positive example. Jacob was also recognised for his contribution to the school council and kapa haka group. Jacob and his sister Miliana (7) travelled to Takutai o te Tītī and Rakiura two years ago with their mum Rachael Mills and grandfather John Mills, to learn more about their whakapapa and reconnect with the rūnaka. They are very much looking forward to returning again to absorb more knowledge and strengthen that connection.

Jacob Chown-Mills at the Warkworth Primary School graduation.

South Sea Spray

During the months of November and December the township of Riverton was buzzing with the artistic phenomenon that was South Sea Spray. This street art event was initiated by local artist Danny Owen (DEOW) who managed to bring together a group of eight of New Zealand’s finest street artists.

The artists were overwhelmed by the generosity of local business owners and the community, who completely embraced the project. The publicity this received locally led to a large increase in visitor numbers which was a real boom for the town’s economy. Many thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and local businesses who supported this great project.

Each artist painted a large mural which resulted in a stunning selection that have transformed the town.

Riverton Kindergarten

General Monthly Meetings

Nā Taua Rangimaria Suddaby I spent a very enjoyable morning in the company of the Aparima Riverton Kindergarten tamariki, teachers and parents at the Templeton Flax Mill Heritage Museum. From there we walked down to the seashore where the tamariki and adults picked up lots of rubbish. A good start for these tamariki in becoming great kaitiaki for our Aparima beaches, sea and whenua.

As a rule, the general monthly meetings take place at Takutai o te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month. The dates for 2019 are as follows: •

10 March

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14 April

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12 May

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9 June

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14 July

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11 August

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8 September

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13 October (AGM)

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10 November

All members are welcome to attend the general meetings so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. We will notify whānau as soon as possible if these dates should change.

Aparima Riverton Kindergarten tamariki out for a day of fun with Taua Rangimaria.

Contact Details

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our information. If you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed your contact details please let us know as soon as possible. 36

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu

Membership

Holiday Home in Te Ānau

Volunteers

The accommodation block at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu has been let long-term over the last few months but by midFebruary this property should be available for whānau and any other groups who wish to stay. If you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest-eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details. To learn more about the property and the mahi being undertaken visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/OrakaAparimaMahingaKai/

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member is registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Did you know that this doesn’t mean that you are registered with Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka? We have a separate membership list and you will not be added automatically when you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Please contact us on 03 234 8192 or email: office@orakaaparima.org.nz to register or with any questions about our membership process.

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau in Fiordland? This property sleeps eight and is located in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. Please remember that this property is used by whānau and is not serviced. You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person.

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

Awarua Rūnanga He pēpi

Congratulations to marae komiti members Bob Bowen and Lara Stevens, on the birth of their pēpi. We hope to have photos of the proud parents and pēpi in the next edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Gordon Ramsay’s Visit to Rakiura

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is currently travelling around New Zealand filming for his new National Geographic TV series titled ‘Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted’. His travels have included Rakiura where he was treated to a hāngī by the locals and he in turn cooked local guests his version of a hāngī. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately for Mali Morgan, a number of rūnaka personnel were unable to accompany Gordon to Rakiura so up she stepped along with a few other volunteers. Although she was a bit hesitant after initially volunteering, we assured Mali that she would enjoy the experience as she has a thing or two in common with the chef! Judging from photos we have seen the Rakiura trip was successful and Mr Ramsay even got to taste Mali’s stuffing.

Gordon Ramsay and Mali Morgan on Rakiura.

Te Rau Aroha Marae upgrade

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

Over the next few months the marae will be a hive of activity with windows and doors being replaced or retrofitted and our long-awaited ablution upgrade commencing mid-February. Although this may have an impact on overnight stay bookings it will still be business as usual. All booking enquiries will be dealt with by our marae coordinator Mali Morgan: (03) 212 7205 or 027 610 6288, email: bookings@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz or mali.morgan@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering and/or residential and email addresses that require updating. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us: (03) 212 6029 or email: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to request registration form/s or update your details. Please note: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit directly on 0800 524 8248.

Traditional healing a pathway to wellbeing A new directory is helping to increase whānau accessibility to Ōtautahi Māori healers, and Māori well-being practitioners. The directory was launched at the Whānau Whakaora expo held at the North New Brighton Community Centre in December 2018. The expo was host to a number of local Māori healers, and well-being practitioners including yoga, tai chi, tāonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments), Māori traditional games, raranga (weaving) and Māori small business.

The holistic approach to wellbeing taken by traditional Māori healers takes into account every aspect of one’s being. A traditional practice such as raranga, for example, can support mental, spiritual, physical and whānau wellbeing.

All Right? Mental Health Promoter Vaea Coe says the directory is the first of its kind in the South Island. “It’s about having access to Māori knowledge and ways of being,” says Coe.

“It’s about reconnecting people to our culture practices and the environment and understanding why that is important to us.” says Coe.

“We want whānau to have access to a range of Māori service and activity providers that they can connect to that has value and meaning for them.”

Coe says the aim is to grow the directory further this is just the beginning.

Some 500 copies of the directory were printed before Christmas and all have now found their way into the community. A reprint, which will include an extended range of services, is now underway.

To view the directory online visit www.allright. org.nz. The Ōtautahi Māori Health Services Directory was created by All Right? with support from Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Tū Pono – Te Mana Kaha o te Whānau.

Coe says mainstream medicine is now picking up on the directory and a practitioner based at Rehua Marae had already received her first referral from a Christchurch general practitioner.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Pounamu Extraction Hīkoi Nā Hohepaturanga Briggs (Uncle Joe)

Awaiting the helicopter back the boys from Waewae helped me out onto the river to stand and look at the massive pounamu that was going to be taken out for our project. I stood with my bush tokotoko touching the taonga and one of my thoughts came flooding back to me: if you wait long enough good things will come your way. One more off the bucket list.

Sunday, 9 December The start of my journey south. I arrived in Christchurch and was met at the airport and stayed overnight in a hotel before being picked up at 7.00am on Monday, 10 December to catch our flight to Hokitika. There I was met by Awhina McGlinchey of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu events team, and Chantal Tumahai from Ngāi Tahu Pounamu. They drove me to Arahura Marae to await transport to farmland to board the helicopter for our trip into our wonderful towering maunga covered in native ngahere and the abundance of creeks feeding larger rivers.

The day in the mountains and rivers was coming to an end. We had to make two trips out to transport our team. On our way out we stopped and landed downstream where the Waewae boys unloaded their gear for further removal of pounamu at a later date. Then they were off to the trucks in the paddock to go back to Hokitika. We then took off and flew back to Arahura Marae, flying over farm land, Lake Kaniere, down the Arahura River to the marae. Coming in to land Lisa Tumahai (Kaiwhakahaere ki Ngāi Tahu) was there taking photos and giving us a big welcome home.

The big moment We boarded the helicopter to fly up to our pickup station high up in the mountains. The ladies had gone up earlier. The helicopters are owned by Ngāi Tahu out of Queenstown but came up to pick up four loads of pounamu.

The helicopter then had to fly back up to pick up the girls and film unit person. On their way back they filmed all around the marae down to the mouth of the Arahura and Arahura Pā. During that time Lisa and I had a short filmed interview in front of the whare tipuna. We loaded up our rental and were back to Hokitika Airport and onto Christchurch. What a day and what terrific company I travelled with. A trip of a lifetime, and when the taonga are completed a strengthening of Ngāi Tahu taurahere groups throughout Aotearoa and cuzzies in the Australian states. To close off I have to mention these people – without them it would never have happened. Helicopter pilot Luke McEwan – in and out of the helicopter to help the boys. Pierre Tumahai, Ngāti Waewae and Ngāi Tahu Pounamu. Avon Tauwhere. Warren Armstrong, camera man from TV3 and Sampson Karst, cameraman from Ngāi Tahu. And the stars of the show, Awhina McGlinchey and Chantal Tumahai.

The flight was magnificent, up between mountain gullies, streams and rivers. Came to a clearing and landed on a stony shingle bank in the middle of the river and creeks. The girls had set up a little place for us to park up – tourists would pay heaps to be in our wonderful little spot. Once everyone was helicoptered in, work was set up to take out four loads of pounamu. A long rope line from the helicopter was attached to the loads and lifted out and taken down to the paddock where two trucks received them. The girls broke out the smoko – three packets of lollies, one packet of almond nuts and also filled water bottles with cold and beaut water, yeah!

From left to right; An amazing helicopter ride over the ngahere. Uncle Joe touching the pounamu with his tokotoko. A load of pounamu being lifted out of the river.

Te Kupeka a Tahu – Queensland

Nā Vicky Rose & Manawaroa Rimene 2018 was a huge year for our Queensland taurahere. We kicked off the year in March with an awesome weekend wānaka on Bribie Island with the fabulous teaching duo, Tori and Darren from Kotahi Mano Kāika. Our whanauka learned the whakapapa of our land, our names and our iwi with lots of interactive resources and of course, waiata. We are so blessed to have such resources available to us, even all the way over here in Australia.

Some of our contingent in Kaikōura for Kia Kūrapa hui 2018

May saw the TRoNT Roadshow come to Brisbane and we were so pleased to have more whanauka come and register. The following day we had another wānaka in Beenleigh going over what we learnt in March and adding to that with more reo and resources. Also in May, a number of our rōpū supported the Nesian Nations Festival, organised by none other than our own Tracy Watson. We provided concierge and security services to ensure the day ran smoothly. It was a fantastic festival with thousands of people through. Te Kupeka a Tahu regulars – Christmas lunch, Brisbane 2018

Awhi in Action – Te Kupeka a Tahu supported Ngā Hekenga Nui (The Great Migration). This was an event that told the story of migration through the Pacific, designed to educate rakatahi about where we come from in the hopes of encouraging their own journey of self-discovery here in Australia. We also supported Kiwi Karnival during Māori Music Month (August) which featured Māori artists, Rob Ruha and Ria Hall. It was organised by Ellison Huata (Ōtākou) in conjunction with Ihaka Griffin-Mathews (Ōtākou), to showcase Māori music in Brisbane as well as a kapa haka competition, and was well-received by the community.

Te Kupeka a Tahu helping out at Nesian Nations Festival, Brisbane 2018.

In September a few of our rōpū travelled to Kaikōura to attend the Kia Kūrapa wānaka. They started their hīkoi off in Christchurch and visited TRoNT to see where it all happens for our iwi. To be able to attend such hui was an awesome experience for our whanauka and after their rave reviews and beautiful photos, we expect more from our Aussie based rōpū will attend these hui in the future. We wrapped up the year with a yummy Christmas lunch in Brisbane and farewelled Ihaka Griffin-Matthews as he moves back to the Motherland.

Can’t go to Te Waipounamu without visiting TRoNT.

Wānaka Reo (1 day) – Beenleigh 2018

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua

After several years of inactivity, our taurahere rōpū was given a wakeup call at last year’s road show. The turnout in Rotorua at Rydge’s Hotel was huge and it was clear that our Ngāi Tahu whānau wanted action!

Information received from five of our 18 rūnanga was shared with the rōpū. This segment was particularly valued by whanau affiliated to those areas. Contact details, registration forms and history associated with those districts, their tūpuna and marae were appreciated as quite a few attendees had not been to Te Waipounamu since they were children.

A few of us gathered to discuss ideas and to form a working group. We resolved to establish an incorporated society and to develop a regular consistent meeting schedule with occasional events. To start with, we held regular meetings at the Youth Centre in Rotorua (courtesy of Alan Solomon).

To add to our kete waiata, Manu Tiria was taught. Other compositions, kinaki, oriori and haka were discussed as well, each with appropriate times for use.

A Whakawhanautanga Day was held on 2 December, with a pleasing turnout and exciting ideas generated for the future of our rōpū. Around 30 Ngāi Tahu individuals and families living in Rotorua attended. Registration forms, resources and pepeha cards sent from the south were available for whānau.

As a final activity, the rōpū were split into four groups to brainstorm: where to from here? Great ideas, future concepts and goals were set for the committee to compile and work on for our next hui and future of our Taurahere ki Rotorua! Our successful day concluded with a karakia whakamutunga, complemented by Manu Tiria, then kai hākari.

After karakia and a brief mihi, Alan Solomon initiated an icebreaker game to get everyone off their chairs and mingling. Laughter filled the room and we were ready to begin!

For those interested in keeping in touch, please search and join our Facebook page: Ngai Tahu ki Rotorua. The next scheduled event is our Whānau Day on 6 February; 11.00am-2.00pm; Hannahs Bay, ROTORUA.

A presentation followed about the history of the iwi and evolution of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and many of the opportunities available today, as well as what we as Ngai Tahu ki Rotorua hope to accomplish in the future.

The Office

On Saturday, 26 January the Kā Huru Manu Exhibition opened at Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library. The opening was combined with a public seminar led by Tā Tipene O’Regan and David Higgins with support from Takerei Norton and Helen Brown of the Ngāi Tahu Archive team. The exhibition features reproductions of six hand drawn maps of the Waitaha region, including a map of the Māori place names of the Waitaki River drawn in 1896 by Tieke Pukurākau.

Others on display include a map of the Māori place names for the waterways of Ōtautahi, a Banks Peninsula map and a map of Māori place names from Central Otago to the Rakaia River drawn in 1898 from information provided by well-known Ngāi Tahu leader Rāwiri Te Maire. Several of these maps will be on public display for the very first time. Each map is complemented by an iPad that visitors can use to discover its history and heritage as well as learning about the people who produced them. Unique artefacts will also be on display for the first time, including original 19th century correspondence. We encourage you and your whānau to come along to Te Pito Huarewa/ Southbase Gallery (Level 2) at Tūranga. The exhibition will run until 28 April.

Tā Tipene O’Regan delivering his kōrero at the exhibition opening.

A packed crowd at the opening of the Kā Huru Manu exhibition.

Ngāi Tahu Archives

ko Karuna Thurlow, ko Kare Tipa, ko Justin Tipa ko Henare Te Aika-Puanaki, ko Corban Te Aika ko Victoria Campbell. Nā koutou tēnei kaupapa i whakamana i ō koutou pūkeka i takoha noa mai. Hokihoki ai tēnei kaupapa ia te tau ki Arowhenua, ki te manaakitaka o te hau kāika o reira ā, ia te tau i whākaihia te kaupapa nei e te aroha o te umu tao roa. Ki a kōrua Tim kōrua ko Ryan me tō kōrua ohu, ko koutou i tū takapini ai, i mahi pūtohe ai i te kāuta, i raro tonu i kā konohi kainukere o Aunty Rita - kātahi nā kā tohuka o te manaaki, ko koutou!!

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2019

E kī, e kī, he kē, he kē, tāhaku wani tē mutu e! Te matekai hoki o te iwi nei ki tō tātou reo! I te tuawhitu o Iwa tae ai kā whānau ki te marae o Arowhenua - i tae tata mai, i tae tawhiti mai, mai i Ahitereiria, mai i te Ikaā-Māui, mai i ia pito o Te Waipounamu – e wani ana te katoa ki te kouka o te reo o Kāi Tahu. I whakamanuhiritia neke atu i te kotahi rau, e rima tekau tākata e te iwi o Huirapa, ko te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2019 te take.

Ko tētehi mea nui whakaharahara i tēnei kaupapa ko kā tamariki, ko kā rakatahi e noho reo Māori ana ki te marae. Mei kore ake kā kaitiaki tamariki me kā pouārahi rakatahi, hai kawe i taua ahuataka. Ko Jeanine TamatiElliffe rātou ko Kelly Ann Tahitahi, ko Geno Kokiri, ko Jordyn Martin, ko Whetū Haua-Bartlett, ko Flayme Wharerau, ko Ripeka Pōtiki – Kai ruka noa atu koutou!! Me mihi hoki, ka tika, ki te tōhuka mahika kai, ki a Pōua Karl Russell. Tēnā rā te mana o Rēhua!!

He kaupapa ā-whānau te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu mō kā whānau e kōrero ana i te reo Māori kia noho tahi tātou, kia ako tahi tātou i ruka anō i tō tātou Kāi Tahutaka. I tēnei tau i tautokohia anō kā tauira e kā poureo o Kāi Tahu – e kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a Tahu Pōtiki rātou ko Charisma Rangipunga, ko Hana O’Regan,

Waihoki, ki a koutou kā tauira, ko koutou i whakapau kaha i kā akomaka, nei mātou o Kotahi Mano Kāika e tuku mihi ana. Hai tērā Kura Reo e hoa mā!

Ko Whaea Piri e whakaako ana i te mahi toi

Kā rakatahi.

Scooter gang.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu.

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

There has been a lot of interest in Hai Reo Tuku Iho recently. It is a 10-week intensive programme for beginners, for 10 whānau who are hungry for te reo Māori in their homes and everyday lives. Registrations will be posted on our website and our social media platforms so keep an eye out for the programme in your area! Priority will be given to those whānau who are committed to raising young tamariki in te reo/intergenerational transmission.

KMK Funding Rounds

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

Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5.00pm on the dates below.

There are different contestable funds available to assist you with acheiving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months.

Please note that the next funding round is coming up soon! Closing dates: 28 February and 7 June

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

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

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

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to Applicants can apply for up to $3,500 per whānau cluster (four $2,000 per whānau per year. or more whānau), per year.

The Papakāika Reo fund supports papatipu rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their papakāika community. The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Ko wai? Taumata Reo

Āhea/Kai hea

Who/language level

When & where

Ōnuku: 1-3 Kahuru kai paeka (March) 2019

Kia Kūrapa

Awarua: 1-3 Kahuru kai paeka (March) 2019 (Please note: this has been changed from the original date) Ōtākou: 29-31 Kahuru kai paeka (March) 2019 (Please note: this Kia Kūrapa is instead of the event scheduled on 15-17 March).

Te pūtake (beginners) Te puku (intermediate)

Tuahiwi: 17-19 Mātahi a te tau (May) 2019

Funding Rounds

28 Kahuru (Feb) 5.00pm 2019 7 Māruaroa (June) 5.00pm 2019

See kmk.maori.nz for a breakdown of funding opportunities and application details

Kura Reo

Kura Reo Ki Te Waipounamu – Ōtākou 14-18 Kai te haere (April) 2019

Te puku (intermediate) Te tihi (advanced)

Reo o te wā/o te kāika

Reo Akiaki – Mō te hokika ki te kura Tūwhitia te hopo!

You can do it! (Feel the fear and do it anyway)

Kia kūrapa mai! / Kia kūrehu mai!

Hurry up, come on

Kāhore he riteka

No choice, no other option

Aukahatia tō waka

Let’s get ready to go

Reo Rakatahi Buzzy!

Wheo kē!

Gap it

Hiki papa

Skuxx

Taiea ana

Out the gate

Kai tua o Tāwauwau

Straight up!

Pono!

Nuk

Karekau

Guumon!

Erama!

If you are wishing to register your tamariki you will need to know your registration number and/or that of your Ngāi Tahu partner. If you are unsure of these details, follow this link: https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/whakapapa/whatswhakapapa-number/

Online registration form

The Whakapapa tīma would like to thank those who have taken the time to check out our new online registration tool when registering their whānau.

Whānau, if you need support or encounter any problems with any of the above please do not hesitate to call 0800 KAI TAHU or email whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

We are happy to report that we are now receiving approximately 40 per cent of our registrations through this tool. Ka pai whānau! This means that we have been able to speed up the time taken to process a new registration, provided that whānau have all the required documentation. If you would like to register, or help your tamariki or whānau do so, please read the information below. Follow this link to access the online form: https://webapps.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whakapapa-registration/

support that will enable whānau to reach their learning objectives, goals and aspirations in education. An overall aim of the Mātauranga team is to empower Ngāi Tahu whānau to become life-long participants in learning and to give effect to Te Rautaki Mātauranga through its implementation.

On Tuesday, 22 January the Mātauranga team (including Kaitoko Mātauranga and Kaitohutohu) gathered together at Kōkōmuka Lodge to celebrate the educational achievements of Ngāi Tahu whānui and ngā papatipu rūnanga in 2018, and to plan for further success in 2019. A key objective of Kaitoko Mātauranga and Kaitohutohu is to collaborate with papatipu rūnanga to identify the learning needs of Ngāi Tahu whānau within their designated takiwā and to provide advice and

A wonderful hui and huge thanks to Karla and Rex Gamble for the amazing manaakitanga at Kōkōmuka Lodge, to Stacey Gullen-Reynolds from Careers NZ for the Rangatahi Futures presentation and to the wonderful Mātauranga team for making a difference in education for Ngāi Tahu whānau across Te Waipounamu.

Back row L-R – Henare Manawatu (Projects Manager), Kerepeti Paraone (Rāpaki), David Higgins (Moeraki), Jolene Marunui (Pēpi/ School Starter Packs), Colleen Te Au (Hokonui), Phillipa Tenaki Hakopa (Ōraka Aparima), Hara Adams (Learning Support Coordinator), Dardanelle McLean-Smith (Taumutu), Peter SciaScia (Ōnuku, Wairewa, Koukourarata), Nola Tipa (Kaiarahi – Mātauranga). Front row L-R– Bubba Thompson (Awarua), Irai Weepu (Arowhenua/Waihao), Lusila Tahaafe (Senior Education Advisor), Amie Curtis (Ōtākou), Shanita Mason (Ngāti Waewae), Tahu Stanley (Tuahiwi), Rawiri Manawatu (Kaikōura), Matauira Te Aika-Puanaki (Scholarships/Grants) holding baby Alamay, Kathleen Langi (Makaawhio) and Aroha Mules (Puketeraki).

Pēpi Packs

The Mātauranga team are looking for Ngāi Tahu whānau living in Aotearoa who have a passion for knitting and sewing. If you would like to use your skills to contribute to our Pēpi Packs, please send an expression of interest to: matauranga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Ao Tūroa - Predator Free Aotearoa

doing predator control and can contribute by sharing ideas with those just getting started. Let’s join the movement and support a predator free Aotearoa. You can make a difference by setting traps in your garden, on your marae, in a local wetland or native forest to catch pests like mice, rats, possums and stoats.

As kaitiaki from the mountains to the sea, Ngāi Tahu has a strong desire to ensure that our native taonga are protected for generations to come. As iwi we play a key role in reaching the goal of a predator free Aotearoa. Te Ao Tūroa wants to support whānau who are interested in kick-starting a pest control project in your local community, at your marae, or in your own backyard.

For more information or to sign up please contact: Estelle Pērā-Leask, Te Ao Tūroa – Team Mauri, Īmēra: Estelle.leask@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Waea: +64 27 688 4604 or DDI: 03 974 0372

If you or your rūnanga are interested, we can run a funding application workshop or work out ways to support your efforts. Some of you are already actively

members and their successes. In 2018 Whai Rawa reached a total of 26,456 members in the scheme and managed funds of $77.66 million. These awesome members saved $2.1 million in the last quarter of 2018 – a huge achievement!

Set and forget – the easiest way to save

If you didn’t save into your Whai Rawa account last year, now is a great time to set a new goal for 2019! To ensure you don’t miss out on your Matched Savings*, this year set up a small regular automatic payment with online banking. ‘Whai Rawa Trust Limited’ is available to be set up in the Bill Payments section of most NZ banks. Remember that tamariki (aged 15 and under) need just $0.97 per week or $50 during the calendar year to receive their maximum $200* Matched Savings, and adult members (aged 16 – 64) need $3.85 per week or $200* during the calendar year to receive their $200* maximum Matched Savings*.

During the last quarter of 2018, Whai Rawa processed 38 new home withdrawals – mīharo! Whai Rawa also completed our 500th home withdrawal in 2018 – this milestone is testament to the benefits of the Whai Rawa home ownership withdrawal and all our whānau working hard to achieve their life goals. He mihi! Check out some examples of ORA initiatives at: www.teputahitanga.org/our-stories/ * Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www. whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

More details are in the Product Disclosure Statement, available online: www.whairawa.com/pds

2018 Milestones

Whai Rawa achieved a number of key milestones last year and as always, we love celebrating our whānau

The Ngāi Tahu Funds team are excited to kick off another rewarding year of working with whānau to bring your cultural projects to fruition. It is truly a privilege to meet and connect with passionate and motivated whānau throughout Aotearoa and to be part of your journey. Our first funding round for the year closes soon, so now is the time to get your applications completed.

Areas we support The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around:

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Tikanga – protocols and customs

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Te reo – language

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Mahi toi – creative expression

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Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration

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Ngā uara – values and beliefs

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Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and

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Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

How much we fund:

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānui, hapū, Papatipu Rūnanga and organisations, and aims to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

Whakapapa – kinship

Whenua – landscape, place and locality

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae would like to run? Applications for the first round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund of 2019 are now open! All applications must be received on or before Friday 29th March – late applications will not be accepted.

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He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000)

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He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000)

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He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000) – a written expression of interest should accompany all large/transformational applications, please contact the Fund’s team in advance if you intend to submit a large project. *only available for legal entities.

The full criteria for accessing the Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com or for more information contact Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor, Morgan Lee on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Pānui website. We are hosting weekly Facebook live Q&A sessions so follow us on Facebook to find out more! A workbook and ORA application form are available on our website: http://www.teputahitanga.org/complete-yourapplication/ These must be completed and returned to us with supporting documents by the closing date. *This year we’re asking for written applications to be completed on the application form that can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications can be submitted via email, courier or hand delivery. *If you are delivering your application in person or via courier it needs to be at our office at 10 Show Place, Christchurch by Friday, 8 March at 5pm. *Email applications must be submitted by Sunday, 10 March at noon.

Wave Nine ORA Funding

Open: Monday, 21 January 2019 Closes: Sunday, 10 March 2019 at noon Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is pleased to announce that applications for Wave Nine ORA funding opened on Monday, 21 January.

Join us at any of the following ORA Funding workshops:

Whānau Ora is about understanding ORA in its widest sense – supporting whānau to be in charge of their destiny; to lead healthier lifestyles and to create the future they want for all our mokopuna to thrive in. ORA also means Opportunity to Realise your Aspirations. All initiatives must be based within Te Waipounamu, the Chatham Islands or Rakiura and must align with the seven pou designed to achieve specific Whānau Ora outcomes, such as ‘whanau will be responsible stewards of our living and natural environment’ or ‘whānau will lead healthy lifestyles.’ We are calling on whānau to put forward their best ideas to invest in the future of all their whānau members, so that they may flourish. Over the past four years, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has invested in whānau initiatives that include Kākano Café, an organic garden and cookery school; Te Wānanga Taiao ō Koukourarata, a rūnangabased maara kai; Hīkoi Waewae, a cultural tourism initiative; Te Kāika, a low-cost health village and landbased initiatives. Other examples include Tu Pono: Te Mana Kaha o Te Whānau, a resilience approach for whānau, Pā Kids, an afterschool te reo programme for tamariki and caregivers at Omaka Marae, Koha Kai, creating meaningful employment and education opportunities within the disability sector and Reo Pēpi, beautifully illustrated bilingual books for pēpi among other storytelling initiatives that are helping to build cultural connectivity and capacity.

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Christchurch Community Tuesday, 12 February, 5.00pm-7.30pm, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, 10 Show Place, Addington Christchurch

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Christchurch Community Wednesday, 13 February, 3.00pm-6.00pm, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, 10 Show Place, Christchurch

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Westport Community Wednesday, 6 February, 5.00pm-6.00pm, NBS Theatre 105 Palmerston Street, Westport

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Hokitika Community Hui (Arahura) Thursday, 7 February, 5.30pm-7.00pm, Arahura Marae, 651 Kumara Junction Highway, Arahura

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Queenstown Community Sunday, 10 February, 11.00am-1.00pm, Ngai Tahu Tourism Offices, 159 Gorges Road, Unit 29, Queenstown

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Invercargill Community (Appleby) Monday, 11 February, 5.00pm-7.30pm, Ngā Hau E Whā Society Inc., 197 Conon Street, Appleby, Invercargill

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Invercargill Community (Heidelberg) Tuesday, 12 February, 11.00am-1.00pm, Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Heidelberg

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Stoke, Nelson Community Monday, 18 February, 1.00pm-3.30pm, Te Korowai Trust, 398 Main Road, Stoke, Nelson

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Nelson Community Tuesday, 19 February, 9.00am11.00am, Victory Community Centre, 2 Totara Street, Nelson

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Motueka Community Monday, 18 February, 5.30pm7.00pm, Te Awhina Marae, 133 Pā Street, Motueka

For more information: Website: teputahitanga.org Facebook: @teputahitanga Freephone: 0800 187 689 Email: wavenine@teputahitanga.org

We encourage whānau to head along to one of our workshops across Te Waipounamu. Details for the workshops are on our events page on Facebook or our 47

Kia hiwa rā! We believe in growing and farming the most sustainable products for the betterment of people and the planet. This is an opportunity for you to join our journey. Our kaupapa (purpose) is based on the values and vision of Ngāi Tahu iwi and is best represented by the Ngāi Tahu proverb Toitū te Marae o Tāne, Toitū te Marae o Tangaroa, Toitū te Iwi; ‘when land and water are sustained, the people will prosper’. Ngāi Tahu Farming is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the most significant whenua (land) footprint for Ngāi Tahu whānui spanning almost 100,000 ha of farm and forestry land in Te Waipounamu (the South Island). We are looking for farmers (whether you have 1 or 15 years’ experience) and support kaimahi (employees), such as accountants and people passionate about sustainability. So no matter what your background, there could be an opportunity for you to join our whānau. To find out more about our current opportunities or to register your interest, please visit our careers website www.mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or contact Amanda Davison on 03 974 0088 or Amanda.Davison@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

CHANGING HABITS, CHANGING LIVES Tikanga Hou, Oranga Hou Whai Rawa is the Ngāi Tahu Savings Scheme designed to create a better future for Ngāi Tahu whānau through greater wealth and wellbeing.

0800 WHAI RAWA 0800 942 472 www.whairawa.com/join Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A replacement PDS for the Whai Rawa Unit Trust was lodged on the scheme’s offer register on 28 September 2018, a copy50 of which is available at www.whairawa.com/pds/. More information is available on our website www.whairawa.com or by phoning 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

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

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be made by contacting Sophie McGregor via the contact details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site. We are currently building an online booking system.

Available for use from Mid-August 2018 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited – but it is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Available site

Lake Kaniere, Te Tai Poutini

Lake Pūkaki, South Canterbury

Location On the eastern side of Lake Kaniere, about 20km inland from Hokitika township. Physical Description Large, mostly flat and well-sheltered area. Vehicle access All vehicle access to the site itself. Access on site is relatively undeveloped (no marked track), some vehicles may get stuck in heavy rain. Facilities and services Toilets and a tapped water supply are located at the nearby public camping ground. There are also fire pits, BBQ areas, children’s play area, jetty and boat ramp and numerous walking tracks located nearby. Hazards Water from the nearby camping area needs to be boiled before drinking. Site restrictions • No domestic animals. • There may be fire restrictions in the area.

Location On the southern shores of Lake Pūkaki. Physical Description Large, mostly flat area, with excellent views of Aoraki/Mt Cook. Vehicle access All vehicle access to the site itself is suitable for any type of vehicle. Facilities and services Public toilets located nearby. Hazards Rabbit shooting is undertaken in the area during the winter/ off season. Site restrictions • Site is subject to an existing operating easement. • No fires permitted in the area.

For more info about available sites, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 52 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

CANTERBURY DHB 2019

Māori and Pacific Scholarships are for Christchurch-based tertiary institution student who is studying a health-related NZQA accredited course and has whakapapa with Māori communities and/or cultural links with Pasifika communities, and is also planning to work in the Canterbury district.

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Applications close 5pm Friday 29 March 2019

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Online applications to be forwarded to:

manawhenuakiwaitaha.kaiawhina@gmail.com

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Any queries, please contact : Ruth Chisholm, Kaiawhina 0274434532 For more information please visit: www.cdhb.health.nz/maorihealth

The Kā Huru Manu Exhibition Come and explore early maps of the Māori place names of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula Te Pito Huarewa/Southbase Gallery, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 Tūranga - Christchurch City Library 25 January – 28 April 2019

Pūtoi - Family Learning Time Pūtoi is a new whānau orientated learning programme. Offered on the last Sunday of every month (excluding December 2018), Pūtoi provides a safe learning environment for whānau to come together and learn.

Ka Haea te Ata - Sunday 24 February, 1-3pm Selected Ngāi Tahu places of significance in Te Waipounamu. Learn about places of significance to Ngāi Tahu recorded in the Ngāi Tahu waiata ‘Ka Haea te Ata’ using Kā Huru Manu - the online Ngāi Tahu digital atlas (www.kahurumanu.co.nz).

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

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

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Ph: 03 328 9415 E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ph: 03 365 3281 E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 E: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Anna Were Ph: 07 575 5104 E: dogstwo@xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 578 5083 E: peajay1891@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupu (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Danella Webb E: danella.webb@austin.org.au

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau These images were from Pauline Croft who found them recently in a family album. They are possibly from the late 1920s and it is likely they were taken in the Canterbury region. If you are able to provide any further information pertaining to the names of the people in the photographs or the location shown, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).