Te Panui Runaka June/July 2015 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

MARUAROA/TORU – JUNE/JULY 2015

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Thomas Te Whaiti-Henry nō Kaikōura me Hokonui.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Makaawhio koha at Gallipoli pg 6

• Te Poāri a Pukekura pg 29

• Winter celebrations for Waihao whānau pg 16

• Ngā Manu Kōrero success pgs 43 & 44

• Moeraki Rūnanga scholarship recipients pgs 17 & 18

• Latest Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 updates pg 46

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Kua pōhara tātou i te ngaronga atu, i te wehenga atu o ngā tini rangatira o te motu, kua whetūrangitia i te marama kua hori nei. He maimai aroha, he matapōrehu, he tangi mō koutou kua ngaro atu rā, kua karangahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Waiho atu te tewe muri nei hei hopo, hei auē.

within their takiwā by creating and developing educational resources. The resources, a range of hapū and iwi stories, tikanga, pepeha and waiata booklets provided an opportunity to not only capture stories but to share them and influence the curriculum in a way that benefits our tamariki.

Rātou ki a rātou, ā, tātou ki tātou. Tēnā rā tātou katoa.

Also in May, we joined WaikatoTainui in celebrating 20 years since their Raupatu Lands Settlement. A small Ngāi Tahu contingent attended the commemorations at Tūrangawaewae Marae.

E te iwi, ko te tūmanako ia, e noho ora ana koutou i te nohotahi ki te whānau. I tēnei wā o te makariri, tēnā tiakina koutou i a koutou anō. Tēnā rā koutou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. In late May, we celebrated the development and creation of Papatipu Rūnanga educational resources at Rāpaki Marae. This initiative, funded by the Ministry of Education, encourage and support Papatipu Rūnanga to engage and interact with schools

Congratulations to the Papatipu Rūnanga, Te Mahere Mātauranga and the Ministry of Education on a successful collaborative initiative.

To acknowledge the relationship we have with Waikato-Tainui we presented the Sir Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta Memorial Aoraki Bound Scholarship. Sir Robert was the lead negotiator for the Waikato-Tainui claim and worked closely with the Ngāi Tahu claim negotiators and team, particularly with Tā Tipene.

year. It creates a great opportunity for our future leaders to network with each other and build on our significant iwi-to-iwi relationship. It is great to see so many whānau and close associates recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Those whānau honoured include Edward Ellison of Ōtākou Rūnanga and Denise Sheat of Te Taumutu Rūnanga both of whom were made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM). Edward has contributed to a range of organisations, particularly those dealing with Māori and environmental matters in the Otago region and Denise has contributed extensively as an advisor and teacher of te reo and tikanga Māori, especially in the education sector. Congratulations to these rangatira and all those who received honours. Nāia te mihi kau atu ki a koutou katoa. Kua rangatira te iwi i tēnei hōnore nui, i a koutou.

The scholarship allows for one Waikato-Tainui rangatahi to participate in Aoraki Bound each

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Ngā mate

Apart from time spent in the Pacific during WWII, Cyril spent nearly all of his working life in Westport, mainly in the transport and fishing industries, where his five children Dennis, Ken, Tony, Janice and Dale were born.

Born in Ōaro in 1922, Cyril Kerei Keepa (Gray) died peacefully on 7 May 2015. He was a special kaumātua, dad, granddad and greatgranddad to all his moko, husband to Pat, trusted friend and a special uncle to many.

We were always travelling back and forth across the Alps to Kaikōura and Ōaro to visit whānau and now dad’s final journey will be to join his dear mum and the rest of his departed whānau overlooking south and the rest of the bays from the urupā at Ōaro. Our last mighty tōtara has indeed fallen and will be missed by us all.

He was the last of the 14 siblings of Henare Kerei Keepa (Harry Gray) and the graceful and lovely Mahalla (Ali Grace Norton) to leave us.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā whānau

July Lucy Tonihi, Kori Hutana, Rawiti Weepu, Jonlee Weepu, Kerra Weepu, Tailor Weepu, Bill Weepu, Bailey Weepu, Aston Weepu, Shanice Meihana, Shanita Meihana, Zion Meihana-Whittle, Danielle Tainui, Che Weepu, Brooke Parker, Adrienne Tainui, Anaru Tainui Simon, Tamara Liu, Maria Huhu, Melody Huhu, Crystal Mason, Cheryl Desma Mason and Demelza Stuart.

To all the whānau who are having a birthday soon, we wish you all the best and hope you all have a fantastic day. Aroha mai if I have missed anyone. June Mowena Mason, Javana Watts, Ian Kearns, Zion Meihana-Whittle, Hemi Mason, Danielle Tainui, Selina Tainui, Lisa Tumahai, Jah-vana Lilley, Jack Delamare, Toby Tainui, Mahara Tainui and Sylvia Corcoran.

Congratulations

A big congratulations to Ariana Stevens who graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with a Level 7 Diploma in Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi.

Also, another big mihi and congratulations goes to JoAnne Coakley (Millie) who graduated on Saturday, 23 May with a Level 5 Diploma in Te Ara Reo Māori.

Ariana is the daughter of Mona and Kerry Stevens and moko of Raymond and Harriet Ferguson. Awesome work Ariana, keep up all your hard mahi.

Millie is the pōtiki of Karen Coakley, moko of Hector and Georgina (Tilly) Tainui. Well done kōrua for all your hard work. We hope everything goes well for the future.

From left, Ariana, Aunt Kan and Millie at the graduation.

Millie with her diploma.

The Leading Light Awards

This year, Waewae Pounamu and Tē Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae were both finalists at the 2015 Leading Light Business Excellence Awards. We all attended the black tie event at Shantytown on 8 May to celebrate the success of local businesses around our rohe. Waewae Pounamu were finalists in the retail award and Ngāti Waewae were finalists in the not for profit award. Neither placed first but we were finalists in our sections and that is a huge achievement.

Aunt Kan and the awards MC, Peter Williams.

Our nomination for the not for profit award.

Our nomination for the retail award.

Subway blessing

A Subway store finally opened in Hokitika. Ngāti Waewae whānau gathered on 16 May to bless the building, and they were the first ones to walk through and suss out how it all works. It’s so nice having a healthy lunch instead of the same old greasy pie. I’m sure all the whānau are pleased to see subway. Our new lunch spot in Hokitika.

Shop revamp

Even though our Waewae Pounamu shop was already looking awesome we took another step towards perfection and decided to revamp the store. The shop is looking pretty sharp, so whānau if you are over this way go in and check it out.

Rūnanga update

Kaumātua have been meeting up at the marae every Wednesday for waiata practice from 10am-12pm, if anyone would like any more information on this please ring the office.

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month from 11am-3pm. Enquires to te tari o Arahura phone, 03 755 6451 or email admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Contributions

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to the email above or phone 03 755 6451; or visit the tari anytime. Nau mai, haere mai – we would love to see your smiling faces.

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

Tēnā anō tātou katoa. E tika ana kā kupu, kua tae mai te wā makariri ki Te Tai o Poutini. Winter has definitely arrived and we have been blessed with lots of heavy rain, a few frosty mornings and fresh snow on Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.

Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Ki a rātou katoa, kua hika mai, kua hika atu, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Haere koutou ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna ki tua o te ārai, moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Aoraki is looking stunning as you can see from the picture taken at the mouth of the Hokitika River and Tama-nui-te-raki has been trying to take the sting out of the icy air.

Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.

Aoraki matatū.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Hayden Condon who both hail from Condons Road, Mahitahi, Bruce Bay. Nikki-Leigh Wilson-Beazley, daughter of Kara Edwards and Terrance Beazley married Hayden Condon, son of Jacqui Patterson and John Condon in Ōtautahi last month.

Nikki-Leigh, Hayden and Nixon (Paitoto) following the wedding.

The happy couple celebrated their union by jetting off to Vietnam for their honeymoon with the bride’s family in tow. Wishing you a long and happy marriage blessed with more beautiful South Westland babies.

From left, Kahurangi Mahuika, Kara Edwards holding moko Nixon, Nikki-Leigh and Hayden Condon and Helen and Ian Rasmussen.

Makaawhio koha at Gallipoli

A little of the mauri of our awa tapu, Makaawhio is now tumbling in the tides of the Aegean Sea at Gallipoli on the very beach where four of our WW1 soldiers from Makaawhio Pā, Pahikore te Koeti and three of his nephews, Kinihe Katau, James Bannister and Tuhuru Bannister fought in 1915. Department of Conservation South Westland services manager Wayne Costello, who was part of the Gallipoli 100-year commemorations at Anzac Cove, accepted an invitation from Makaawhio deputy chair Kara Edwards to carry a memento of Makaawhio with him to remember our men. He carried a small aotea from the awa and waitai from Māori Beach at Mahitahi. We are grateful to Wayne for so generously honouring our war heroes. E kore kā mihi e mutu, Wayne.

Wayne Costello casting the aotea and waitai into the Aegean Sea at North Beach, Gallipoli.

Makaawhio movie

Documentary makers filming, Beneath New Zealand, airing on Prime Television, paid us a visit last month. The documentary explores New Zealand geology, including a Māori perspective and we were invited to provide the creation stories of Aoraki and Kā Tiritiri o te Moana (Southern Alps) and Kā Roimata o Hinehukatere (Franz Josef Glacier). Our Tumuaki, Susan Wallace inside Kaipō being interviewed for the documentary.

Secondary school grants

We are pleased to advise that our annual Makaawhio secondary school grant process has been completed and 30 applicants have received a grant to assist them with school related expenses. The grant is available for members of our rūnanga who are registered and attending secondary school. Applications are generally open during term one of the school year.

Winter reading challenge

From 3-19 July, our wero mātauraka-winter holiday reading challenge will kick off. The challenge requires tamariki and rangatahi to read each day of the school holidays, marking off a form to confirm. There’s no criteria on what you read or any expectation that you will read a book each day, just that you set aside time each day to read, you fill the form out and you return it by the due date. It doesn’t matter where you are living, as long as the form is in by the due date. Every entry receives a prize and all entries go into a draw for the major prizes. Contact the office for entry forms.

Maramataka

Hui-ā-Tau Mark your calendars now. Our hui-ā-tau/Makaawhio Rūnaka annual general meeting will be held on Saturday 24 October at 9.45am in Kaipō at our marae.

Mark your calendars. If you need more information, please contact the office. Nau mai, haere mai. Executive meeting Our next hui rūnanganui will be held at our marae on 8 August. Please let the office know if you are attending for catering purposes.

Hui komiti meetings We have moved to a meeting schedule that will accommodate most komiti meetings one night a month for an hour. These are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. This will require more focus but will also mean that those members who are on more than one komiti won’t need to be meeting over several evenings, especially now that winter is settling in.

Waiata Makaawhio Our weekly waiata sessions are happening each Tuesday starting with a shared kai at Poutini Waiora on Sewell Street in the downstairs boardroom, at 5.30pm. Nau mai, haere mai.

Electoral ballot process We are currently working to update our database in preparation for the completion of our electoral ballot process that will select the Makaawhio appointment committee made up of seven members, who will be responsible for the recruitment and recommendation for appointment of our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative for the next three years.

possible will ensure that our members and potential members are able to participate. To assist with this we would request that if you have moved or want to check if we have your correct contact details (address, phone number and email address) please contact us on 0800 955 007 as soon as possible. Over the next few weeks we will be sending out a form for members to complete and send back. This will help us to add extra information and to check that the address we hold is correct. We will also be posting out membership forms to potential members identified as meeting our membership criteria and inviting them to register with us. If you think you should have received a letter and haven’t by 10 July, please contact the office to advise.

Once nominees have been called for the appointment committee, we have a three month window to complete the process confirming committee membership. Within this timeframe, if we attract more than seven nominees for the committee, members will be asked to participate in a postal ballot process to select the seven members. Ensuring our database is as accurate and up-to-date as

Rūnaka contact details

You can follow us on Facebook; makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007; email susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Congratulations

there for one month, his proficiency in English was acknowledged and he was placed in the highest reading group for his year.

He mihi nunui ki ngā kaimahi o te tari rā, ki ngā kaihanga o te puna i tautoko mai i ngā tamariki ki te whai mātauranga tū atu o te kura Aoraki, kura kaupapa hoki.

While we’ve always supported learning at home (in a very kinesthetic way as he is the youngest of four boys), I have no doubt that the years of support from Ngāi Tahu in enabling him to attend Kip McGrath English classes have assisted in his proficiency. Tākoha Kāi Tahu. Nā Robyn Tauroa.

We recently moved to te rohe o Whangaroa i Tai Tokerau for work purposes and my year eight son enrolled in mainstream education having spent 12 years in kōhanga reo/kura kaupapa. After having been

Dr Areta Wilkinson

Dr Areta Wilkinson was capped in May 2015 at Massey University, Palmerston North and she was awarded a PhD in Fine Arts. It was a neat moment crossing the stage, while wearing a korowai representing the Rāpaki Māori Women’s Welfare League – you were all there whānau. Dr Areta with her mum, Hui-A-Rei Jennifer Mary Wilkinson and brother, Jamie Jon Wilkinson.

Vacant position

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke has a vacancy for an administration manager. This is a full-time position based at Rāpaki Marae, commencing in July. The successful applicant will be responsible for the office and administration of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc affairs and will report to the general manager. A job description will be made available on request. If interested, please contact Kopa Lee, general manager on 021 917 305.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga He pēpi

Henare Te Aika-Puanaki and Rhea Waretini would like to announce their new pēpi, Te Maiaorere o Ngā Whakaaro Tiki te Aroha Te Aika-Puanaki Waretini (Maiao for short). He was born on 10 April weighing 6.3lbs. He is a great moko for Teresa Te Aika and first moko for Lynne Te Aika. He is a healthy young boy and was an early gift as he was born a month before his due date. His iwi are Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kahungunu. Thank you all for the kind wishes and congratulations. Baby Te Aika-Puanaki Waretini.

Josephine’s 100th birthday

On June 14, Josephine Reremoana Kupa (née Russell), sole surviving child of William Alexander Russell and Louisa Violet Russell (née Barrett), celebrated her 100th birthday – a significant milestone for Josephine. She is in care at Princess Alexandra in Napier. There had already been one other 100th year celebration this year – Gallipoli, so mum was in excellent company. Nā Lorraine Dixon (daughter of Josephine).

Rā whānau

On 13 May, we celebrated the 90th birthday of Aubrey Pohio affectionately known as Uncle/Pōua Bob. He spent his special day at lunch with his youngest sister Meri Jacobs, followed by a visit from his two nephews Clifford and Todd Jacobs (sons of the late brother, Henry Jacobs). Clifford Jacobs said he was always there to help dad and asked for nothing. Todd Jacobs spoke of how Uncle Bob had always lived and been close to them all their lives – usually within walking distance. “He misses our dad a lot too as they did a lot together.” It was a joyous day enjoyed by all and I’m delighted to say that he was happy, healthy and in high spirits. Here’s to plenty more birthday celebrations for you Uncle Bob. Nā Reriti Tau.

From left, Todd Jacobs, Bob Pohio and Clifford Jacobs.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Anneke Topia for her achievements in the Southern Lights Salon Culinary competition. Anneke made Michelle Phillpott’s tomato soup with cheesy cherry tomato scones and scored a mighty bronze award. On behalf of the entire pā, we send you our

congratulations and we look forward to having a taste of your award-winning kai at the next hui; especially when Reriti is back in town. Good luck with your future endeavours of becoming a chef, and smashing the competition next year with a gold as well.

Anneke Topia (front row left) with fellow award winners and colleagues.

The award-winning tomato soup and scones.

Writings by Lesel Flutey

AND And if across our waters the winds of harmony spread And the sea of consciousness opened and there was no more bloodshed And the breath of the earth gently blew a cure And the most majestic places thrived to mature And settled over the shore was the mist of gifted peace And the flames of her heart forced the wars to cease And the storm came rolling in to help the pangs of birth And her bones strengthened and she pushed out a new earth And in the silence of calm man finally awoke And the transformation of the land draped like a cloak And all because peace and harmony swept across the sea And the most sacred places will continue to be.

News from the marae

I bet my cousin Charles is saying, “I think she is losing the plot.” He better not let me hear what he is saying.

Kia ora everybody, how are things going? I know for some whānau, things aren’t so good. My condolences to all whānau who have lost loved ones.

Double dipping again on Tuesday as we had a hui in the morning until 4pm, then we had to prepare for another hui at 5pm that evening for a 6pm dinner. I am going to buy myself a scooter so I can get around faster. What does that sound like cousin Charlie? Ok?

Congratulations to Daniel James (Tutu) and Emily on their engagement and also Michelle and Ray. The marae is on the go again with hui every week, and of course I won’t mention it but yes that also – but that can’t be helped.

Wow, wasn’t there a lot of thunder and rain last month? The marae was all lit up with the blue lightning flashes. Then when the thunder came, the ole floor in the wharekai was doing the limbo, quietly shaking. My two moko (Wati brothers) came in and said, “Did you see the blue lightning?” I replied, “I sure did.”

Has anyone had the flu? If you have it, keep it to yourself as there have been a few buggy people walking around. Today (as I am writing) it is 12 May and I am already writing my piece for this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka and then Tania comes and says, “Have it ready for June, Aunty,” so I am a month early but who cares.

Did anyone go and see Prince Harry? I didn’t but my cousin Charlie did but he never took Meri with him. What a shame, it would have been a lovely family photo. 9

Once again, whoever has our glassware, will they please bring them back. If you are whakamā just leave it on the table outside the office. (Someone must have them, because they haven’t got legs and can’t ride a scooter – please bring back our dishes). After this if there are hui at the marae no dishes, pots, cutlery or anything taken

will be taken from here, so bring your own containers or throw the excess into rubbish bins. I know I am a bit of a wimp but what I would like is for all the owners who have whānau buried at Te Uruiti Urupā, to paint the iron framework or clean up the plot as it should look nice. If you have anything to say to me about this please come and see me I am always up at the marae.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa Graduations

As Puaka rises in the east signalling new beginnings and heralding the arrival of Matariki, many of our whānau are acknowledging and celebrating the completion of studies and the new beginnings these may bring.

Maatakiwi was joined by cousin Patty-Ann Obrest who graduated with a Level 5 Diploma Raranga (Māori weaving) in Te Toi Paematua and Liz Maaka who graduated with a Level 4 Certificate Raranga (Māori weaving) in Kāwai Raupapa, introduction to raranga.

In April, Joe Wakefield graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Management from the Otago Polytechnic along with whānau members, Vicki Ratana and Vania Pirini.

In June, Maatakiwi not only graduated from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi with a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts, along with 10 other members of Te Ahikaaroa but she topped her class.

In May, his sister Maatakiwi, along with cousins, Victoria ‘Tori’ Campbell, Ariana Stevens, Fern Whitau and Nate Anglem graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with a Level 7 Diploma Te Reo Māori in Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi.

Wairewa Rūnanga extend our congratulations to all our whānau members who have graduated from the various learning institutions over the past few months.

Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi 2015.

Liz graduating Kāwai Raupapa.

Maatakiwi delivering her speech at the Ahikaaroa graduates BMPA dinner.

From left to right; Patty-Ann graduating Te Toi Paematua, Joe and his wife, Ann celebrating his degree.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Doctorate Investiture

Honorary Doctorate in Natural Resources. Additional to Tā Mark’s achievement, it was pleasing to celebrate the graduation of 32 Māori students.

On Friday 24 April, Te Taumutu Rūnanga fulfilled our annual commitment to support the Lincoln University graduation ceremonies. This year was made extra special with the rūnanga members being present to witness and support Tā Mark Solomon when he received his

From left, Ranui Ngarimu, Deborah Paterson, Joe Nutira, Cavan O’Connell, David Perenara-O’Connell and Donald Couch stand while Tā Mark receives his Doctorate.

Tā Mark receiving his Doctorate Investiture.

Waterwise Te Waihora

On 3-8 May, Te Taumutu Rūnanga once again hosted the Waterwise Te Waihora hui and it is now in its third year.

On the Friday afternoon, the students presented their ideas to an invited audience. This is often a highlight despite the stress of preparing for it, as they get to demonstrate the depth of their learning and the emotional connections they have made over the week. They also appreciate the opportunity to informally mix with representatives from the rūnanga as well as with Peri Drysdale and her team from the Untouched World™ Charitable Trust.

It is a collaborative project between the Untouched World™ Charitable Trust, Environment Canterbury, Canterbury Community Trust, and Ngāi Tahu. This year,16 young people from nine Canterbury schools, supported by three Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) (outdoor education and sustainability degree course) mentors, had the opportunity to develop citizenship and leadership skills while learning about the complexity of water management. Participants were given the opportunity to stay at the marae; this was an important aspect of the week as many had never experienced a marae stay before. They met rūnanga elders, and David Perenara-O’Connell spoke to them about Te Taumutu Rūnanga connection to Te Waihora through whakapapa and kaitiakitanga. During the six-day hui the participants also heard from various experts in the field of water management including representatives from the Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee, Central Plains Water, Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management, Environment Canterbury, Waihora Ellesmere Trust and Whakaora te Waihora. They also met with environmental advocates who encouraged them to challenge and ask questions. Physical activities included water monitoring at Coe’s Ford and two working bees with the Department of Conservation at Irwell Conservation Area and Kaitorete Spit.

Students during one of the working bees at Kaitorete Spit.

Greenpark School site opening

On 1 May, in beautiful weather, Tā Mark officiated, along with Taumutu Rūnanga and Te Waihora Management Board (TWMB) members, the opening of the Greenpark School site.

also in attendance. Fonterra representative, Stuart Gray, board and rūnanga representatives, Department of Conservation staff, Waihora Ellesmere Trust, and Environment Canterbury mingled with local farmers and members of the local Greenpark community, mingled together. It was a great day with good company and kai, and an opportunity to kōrero with a wide range of community members.

Greenpark is a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Waihora Management Board initiative and the school buildings will now be re-used for education and community activities.

Fonterra is funding operational costs at Greenpark and their generosity is much appreciated.

It will serve as a welcome home and collaborative hub for a range of exciting Te Waihora activities. It was an opportunity to look through the classrooms and to admire Aunty Daphne’s beautiful weaving. Continuous videos were shown of the late Aunty Ake, as well as Māori TV documentaries about Te Waihora. The official opening ribbon was cut by Tā Mark, Aunty Marg and Daphne. Mayor Kelvin Coe (Selwyn District Council) and ECan Commissioner, David Caygill, were Children from Lincoln Primary with Taumutu Rūnanga whānau and Tā Mark during the Greenpark school site opening.

Memorial mural

cluster, Ngā Mātāpuna o Te Waihora, to provide extra opportunities for our Gifted and Talented learners. Wendy Huriwai of Southbridge School organised the first of the four experiences planned for the year; with a focus on Māori visual arts.

Staff, students and parents attended the event as well as members of Te Taumutu Rūnanga.

Cath’s niece, Liz Brown, led the way, incorporating a range of traditional Māori arts into her concept design, which depicted Ngā Kōhatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua (the Port Hills), Te Ahu Patiki (Mount Herbert), Ngā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha (the Canterbury Plains), and Te Waihora with its local wildlife; tuna (eels), pātiki, (flounder), pūkeko, aua (mullet), and the taniwha of Fisherman’s Point and the Rakaia River, Tūterakihaunoa. The artwork included kōwhaiwhai patterns, flax weaving and tukutuku panels.

The Cath Brown Memorial Cupboard Mural was created as part of the Gifted and Talented Art workshop attended by Dunsandel, Leeston and Southbridge Schools and Ellesmere College.

The mural depicts the Port Hills, the Canterbury Plains, Te Waihora, the sea, associated fish and birds in the area as well as the taniwha, Tūterakihaunoa. Cath Brown was an inspirational local artist, from Ngāti Moki Marae, who willingly shared her talents with students at Christchurch Teachers’ College and the wider community over many years.

The 18 students were involved in a two-day workshop, learning the skills to help create this collaborative artwork, which will take pride of place in the whare wānanga for generations to come.

This year, four local schools joined forces as a

From left, Freddie Gash, George Tucker (Ellesmere College students) with Peri Drysdale of Untouched World, Maria Connolly (Ellesmere College teacher) and Daphne O’Connell.

From left, Hunter Boaz, Lee Corssan, Ariana Calixto, Vinny Hardcastle and Fletcher Ven Weerden in front of the memorial mural.

Site blessing

Kaumātua, Henare Edwards, and Te Taumutu Education subcommittee members led the blessing of the site for the new high school, Rolleston College, which will start in 2017.

Future pupils of the new school also participated in the ceremony. It was a very exciting opportunity for the rūnanga to be involved in developing and influencing this, and for the new primary school, Rolleston West to meet the needs of our tamariki and rangatahi.

Despite the cold temperature, the event was well supported by the establishment board of the new school, the Ministry of Education, the sponsor, architects and construction company, as well as local principals and Selwyn District councillors.

Whānau gather for a picture at the site of the soil blessing.

Kaumātua, Henare Edwards conducting the blessing of the site.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Postal ballot

Appointment committee nominations In addition, Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata is calling for nominations for the Koukourārata Appointment Committee. All nominations must be in writing and meet the criteria of the Koukourārata electoral process. Nominations must be received by 5pm, Monday 27 July. Please contact Jacqui Burling-Claridge for a copy of the nomination form and criteria.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata wishes to inform all its members and potential members of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. The purpose of the postal ballot will be to elect the members of the Koukourārata Appointment Committee. Once elected, the appointment committee will be responsible for appointing the Koukourārata representative and alternate representative to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Applications for the positions of the Koukourārata representative and alternate representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Further, Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata invites applicants for the positions of Koukourārata representative and the alternate representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Applications must be in writing and meet the application criteria of the Koukourārata electoral process. Applications must be received by 5pm, Monday 27 July. Please contact Jacqui Burling-Claridge for a copy of the nomination form and criteria.

All potential members who are 18 years and over and would like to participate in the voting process must be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu/Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata by 5pm, Monday 27 July 2015. Please contact Jacqui Burling-Claridge, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for a registration form. All current members, 18 years and over are encouraged to ensure their contact details are correct by 5pm, Monday 27 July as ballot papers will be sent to the last known address.

Contact details: Jacqui Burling-Claridge, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PO Box 13046, Christchurch 8141. Phone 03 371 2613; or email Jacqui.burling-claridge@ngaitahu. iwi.nz

Connection to land vital for Whānau Ora

papakāinga, and the whole range of food farming from traditional kai through to organic food production,” he says.

Over 70 people gathered at Tūtehuarewa Marae at Koukourārata (Port Levy), Banks Peninsula on Saturday for the launch of a new venture Te Wānanga Taiao o Koukourārata that will support Koukourārata whānau to develop land enterprises through a market garden concept.

“We also see it as a great opportunity for our whānau to gain experience in biological sciences as a great platform for further education, enterprise and employment in a priority sector.”

The close relationship between whānau and whenua (the land) provides the foundation for the new model of whānau health and the South Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Wai Pounamu are showing their support by investing $237,000 in the first stage of the initiative.

Using the historic 5-hectare garden site, tunnel house and existing community garden, the partners will grow the market garden concept into future farming activities in the takiwā, which potentially includes hundreds of hectares of Māori papakāinga and land reserves. At the same time, the rūnanga is developing a new Whare Wānanga, which along with serving as a centre for other marae events, will be the outreach of the Wānanga Taiao kaupapa. Construction will begin on the new building in August and it is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The market garden, utilising a site originally used to sell food to early colonists as far back as the 1880s, will become the catalyst for hapū-led food farming ventures, education and research opportunities. Te Pūtahitanga Chair Norm Dewes is enthusiastic about the potential of the project.

“This is about making our marae and community a vibrant place of learning, mātauranga (education) and whanaungatanga (kinship) inspired by our unique environment and history,” says Peter Ramsden.

“The cultural mapping research that Koukourārata Rūnanga had done, told them that whānau want to return to their lands. Their proposal ticks many boxes – more whānau eating healthy kai, a sense of wellbeing from working the land, increasing knowledge of their history and whakapapa, and the prospect of employment opportunities” he says.

“We want to bring our people home to the bay and we want to maximise their potential as kaitiaki (guardians) of the whenua and moana. It’s about investing in the future of our rūnanga and our future generations.

The project will be driven by a Steering Group including Lincoln University, the Lincoln-based Bioprotection Research Centre and specialist organic education provider, the Biological Husbandry Unit. The rūnanga will work with the university to discover suitable crops that could be turned into business opportunities.

Te Pūtahitanga Relationship and Contracts Manager, Maania Farrar spoke of the significance of the event at the launch on Saturday. “We’re very pleased to invest here. We recognise the significance of Whānau Ora and how it is intrinsically led by Māori for Māori and this project is a natural fit,” she said. A management group will now be formed to oversee the Wānanga Taiao project, to design the programme and bring the vision to life.

Koukourārata Rūnanga spokesman, Peter Ramsden says māra kai (cultivation) is just another step towards a healthy community. “What we really want is for our whānau to get their hands dirty, toiling the land, finding out for themselves about māra kai , permaculture, sustainability,

From left, Ben Matthews, Māori Development Coordinator Lincoln University, Charles Crofts, Chairman Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, Tom Lambie, Vice-Chancellor Lincoln University, Professor Hirini Matunga, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lincoln University.

From left, Koukourārata Marae manager, Manaia Cunningham, Alice Matheson, Te Pūtahitanga, Meri Crofts, Koukourārata and Maania Farrar, Relationships and Contracts Manager, Te Pūtahitanga.

Tom Lambie, Chancellor Lincoln University chats about the project with Koukourārata spokesman, Peter Ramsden.

Many were interested in the kaupapa and attended the hui.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Congratulations

A huge mihi goes to our Sacha McMeeking who has just been made Head of the Māori Department at the University of Canterbury – what an honour. Sacha has some very big shoes to fill following Lynne Harata Te Aika. Her mihi whakatau will be on 29 June at 9.30am, so we should have some photos to share next time round.

has recently become engaged to her best friend, Mati Morrison with plans for wedding celebrations next year – wonderful Kristine.

Also, Michael and Pamela Stoneley (Stokes whānau) along with Mike’s sister, Christine Tidey were extremely proud of their son and nephew, Liam Stoneley, when they recently attended his graduation at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury).

“I attended the two-day training course and learnt a lot. The course was well facilitated by a great team. I learnt some valuable truths around suicide and the need for us to have these tools to help our whānau and our people. It was great to connect with other organisations within the communities to understand better what choices are available to our people and especially our tamariki who are struggling. I would recommend this to any of our whānau if this opportunity was to come around again, to attend and be key to saving a life,” said Kristine.

Kristine also recently attended a suicide prevention course run by Assist NZ at the Timaru Aoraki Polytechnic.

Liam gained a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in te reo Māori and History. Liam is continuing his studies in Ōtautahi to complete his law degree later this year. From the grapevine we hear that Kristine Sommer

Liam stands tall with his fellow tauira after receiving their certificates at Hui Whakahōnore – a celebration acknowledging the achievements of Māori graduates at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

Liam with his whānau. Liam is wearing the korowai that his Aunty Christine made for him.

Winter warmer

We had an awesome day at the marae hosting our midwinter Christmas dinner. We were lucky enough to enjoy the company of some of our Moeraki and Arowhenua whanaunga and members of our farming community as well.

The Muaupoko people are now fighting to reverse the damage done to their precious taonga. Beneath the Surface takes you to Levin, New Zealand, where the stagnant situation of a polluted lake is dividing the community.”

We had our whānau meeting, which was then followed by a presentation of the DVD, Beneath the Surface, by the Working Waters Trust – “Everyone wants to clean up Lake Horowhenua and yet it remains one of New Zealand’s unhealthiest lakes.

There was face painting for everyone, waiata and kapa haka, visits by Dora the Explorer and Minnie Mouse, kids games and kite making. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all and topped off with magnificent kai. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated. There may be more pictures coming up on our Waihao Facebook Page, so keep a look out for those.

Once a pristine haven fought for by the ancestors Muaupoko, the lake provided physical and spiritual nourishment for their tribe. A few generations of degradation and 30 years of sewerage has turned the lake into a toxic pit devoid of life.

Wrap up and stay warm whānau.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday this month.

Congratulations

Congratulations also to Jasmine McCarthy, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging). Her degree entailed science, physics, mathematics and English – it is a line of learning which is regarded as the fulcrum of hospital procedure.

My name is Vennessa Evans-Hovell and I live in Te Araroa two hours north of Gisborne. Through my mother’s side we whakapapa back to Moeraki from Teitei Te Pahi. My daughter, Ayla Moepera Evans applied and received Ngāi Tahu scholarships, which helped her in her journey to becoming a nurse.

Twenty-one year-old Jasmine is a member of Moeraki Marae and lives in Hamilton. Jasmine has won three scholarships, provided by Moeraki for which she is especially grateful, in addition to having won the Yamada-O’Regan Scholarship, twice. It was a remarkable feat, given, among other attributes, for clearly identifiable leadership qualities.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ngāi Tahu and Te Rūnanga o Moeraki for helping Ayla achieve her goals. This photograph was taken on her graduation day,10 March, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from the Waiariki Institute of Technology. Nā Vennessa Evans-Hovell.

Jasmine is employed by a major New Zealand hospital and is going to take on further studies on magnetic resonance imaging. She works night shift and is, at times, the only radiographer on duty in a most demanding capacity handling various critical situations. We are so proud of you. Nā Kuia Ellen McCarthy.

Jasmine and Kuia Ellen McCarthy (née Flack) after she had been capped.

Ayla Moepera Evans on her special day.

Scholarship recipients

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki education scholarship recipients for 2015 are: Ngahia Rehu-Murchie – Bachelor of Commerce, Hirapeka Nicholas – Bachelor of Nursing, Gregory Hey – Diploma of Sports Management and Exercise Prescription, Chivala Heal – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Te Raki Ryan – Bachelor of Surveying, Lisa Te Raki – Bachelor of Arts, James Marshall – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Paul McQueen – Te Taketake Applied Addictions and Counselling, and Duncan Coutts – Health and Science.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invited the recipients and members of their whānau to a dinner at the marae on the Saturday evening of our June rūnanga meeting weekend (6 June), where they were presented with their scholarship. Not all of the recipients were able to attend and be presented with their cheques but we wish them all well in their studies and for a bright future. Over the page are pictures of some of the scholarship recipients.

Duncan Coutts and Karen Coutts.

Lisa Te Raki and Pam Hey.

Te Raki Ryan and Arthur Miller.

Chivala Heal and Ngaire Coy.

James and Peter Marshall.

Gregory Hey and John Pollett.

From left, Ngaire Coy, Arthur Miller, Bonnie Te Rei, Reita Mathews and Robyn Maguigan.

Marareira, Ayla and James.

He Manawa Whenua, He Manawa Reo

Ko te Tira Mōrehu Reo o Moeraki At our last wānaka over Queen’s Birthday Weekend, we spent some time going over waiata that we have composed over the last few years and putting them to a poi and a haka.

Pā whakawairua, who have continued to keep the home fires burning for us, so that when we return our whare is always warm and welcoming, our food is delicious and is all the children can talk about on the journey home. The feeling of aroha and whanaukataka means we leave with sad hearts but it already has us thinking of the next trip. He whānau e ako tahi ana, he whānau ora.

We don’t know how long it has been since our whare, Uenuku and wharekai, Te Wairutu-a-tai last heard a Moeraki haka or poi written by us, for us but we felt pretty good about our efforts by the end of the weekend, and completed it with a performance to Nan and Pōua.

Nāia Te Tira Mōrehu Reo o Moeraki e mihi atu ana ki a koutou, kā whanauka e noho ana i kā tōpito o te motu. Ko te whānau e ako tahi ana, he whānau ora, ā, ko tēnei te whānau o Moeraki e whai tonu ana i tā mātou kaupapa ako i te reo Māori me kā tikaka a tō mātou papa kāika o Moeraki. Ko whā tau mātou e haere ana i tēnei huanui, ā, ia wā i hoki mātou ki te haukāika, he oraka wairua, he oraka hinekaro, he oraka tinana. Ahakoa te tokoiti, he nui tonu te hiahia i tēnā, i tēnā o mātou ki te whakarakatira i kā taoka a pōua mā, a tāua mā i tukuna iho mai ki a mātou.

We deviated slightly from our usual mahika kai expeditions and had a bonfire instead, where we roasted marshmallows on a clear star-lit night, before the children proceeded to wake the rest of Moeraki up with shrieks and laughter as the traditional game of ‘marae spot-light’ ensued. Another positive outcome of our hui was having the time to think about the next part of the journey, and how we might encourage more of our Moeraki whānau to come home to learn the reo and our kōrero.

The Tira Mōrehu Reo o Moeraki sends forth our mihi to all of our relations in the many corners of our land. The whānau who learns together is a healthy whānau, and this is the Moeraki whānau who are continuing on our journey of learning our language and our customs and traditions of our home of Moeraki. We have now been on this path for over four years and every return home is reviving in spirit, mind and body. Although we may be small in number, the desire in each and every one of us to celebrate and value the treasures passed down to us by our ancestors, is strong.

To support this, we have decided to extend our planned wānaka in the first week of the September/October school holidays to a wānaka reo, based on the Kura Reo model, having Moeraki graduates of Te Panekiretanga attend as teachers. We will start with a heke to Aoraki on 28-29 September, returning to Moeraki on 29 and starting our kura, which we are naming “Te Tira Reo o Moeraki,” 30 September-3 October.

To finish off our little pānui, we will end with the words of some of the waiata we composed during our wānaka, to celebrate the life and accomplishments of our tīpuna, Matiata Tiramorehu, so here are the words for one of our latest which we have broken up into two waiata; Ko Tīhore te pō roa and Te Wehi o Tēnei Ao:

We will put out a more detailed pānui in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka but we wanted to sow the seed of thought early, so people can start looking at their diaries. We would like to thank Tihou for helping our men work on the haka and of course, Nola and Patrick Tipa – our

Moeraki whānau gathering together.

The beautiful whenua.

The males during a haka practice.

Tamariki gathering around the bonfire.

Three generations, from left, Sarah-Jane Tipa with Te Arani, Pōua Darkie and Nan Tipa and Mary-Anne Tipa.

Giving the poi a go.

Ko tīhore te pō roa

The long night has cleared

Te wehi o te ao kōmiro

How fearsome the changing world

Ko heia te kōpaka whakarakau ki Puari Wero i te ninihi, Wero i te kokoto (kai ruka) hei irika roimata mō kā huāka Raraua te kiko e te niho makā Ka puta ko te rei, Whakareia tō waka Watua ki te toka Aratakina tō kauika, he tira mōrehu Aukaha, kia kaha, i kā kaha o Āraiteuru Au ahi, au ora, au moana, aua noa atu.

The hoar frost has set at Puari The winter stars are above A suspended mantel of tears for the relations The flesh is mauled by the barracuda tooth The leader (whale tooth) steps forward Adorn your canoe Go ahead to the South Lead forth your pod, a party of survivors Strengthen the lashings of the bulwark of Āraiteuru Where there is smoke there is life, But the current of the sea who knows?

Horo ana te whenua o ō tūpuna Te rohi-ā-uta, wairutu-ā-tai He whenua houkura, ki Matuatiki, ki Moeraki Uia kā pou o Ōmanawharetapu Matiaha e, takina tō tūtū kārahu Tō mana ki te raki, tō reo ki te papa Tō haumāuiui he kuru pounamu Tau ana i to poho o tō iwi e.

Your ancestral land is eroding The lament of the land, the lament of the tides Behold the peaceful land Matuatiki, and Moeraki Seek guidance from the posts of Omanawharetapu Oh Matiaha, lead your war dance Let your mana be to the heavens And your voice be to the land The toils of your work are a prized greenstone That rests upon the breast of your people.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Congratulations

Chanel Phillips has been successful in receiving the Department of Conservation Outward Bound Scholarship. All the applicants were of a high caliber, with successful applicants demonstrating a strong commitment to conservation. Chanel will be participating in the Outward Bound course in August.

Chanel Phillips.

Waka reo fun day

On 7 June our whānau hosted the first of two waka/ reo fun days for the year. We had a turnout of young and old, ranging from beginners to confident paddlers. Tama-nui-te-rā was also out, which made our day on our awa, Waikouaiti an awesome day. Activities included learning karakia, ngeri, listening to local waka stories, collecting rubbish on Ōhinepouwera, waka races and eating kai. It was a great turnout and it was lovely to hear everyone giving te reo a go. We will keep you all posted for when the next waka reo fun day will be later on in the year. Nō reira tēnā koutou katoa i tae ā-tinana mai. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

Everybody had fun on the water.

A snap of whānau who went out on the water.

Our rangatahi and tamariki were all excited to get on-board a waka.

Te reo classes

Tangata akona ki te kāinga, tūngia ki te marae, tau ana. If a man is taught at his home, he will stand with confidence on the marae, conducting himself properly, confidently and competently. Tēnā koutou e te whānau. Every Thursday we will be holding te reo Māori classes for our whānau and friends to increase our reo capacity. We also want to create a learning environment to allow our people to learn the reo together, so it doesn’t become a daunting thing on the marae. These classes are open to all ages and all levels. Classes will be held at Te Rōpū Māori at the Otago University campus and out at Puketeraki Marae. If you have any enquires please contact the rūnaka office

Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki whānau focused on learning te reo Māori.

Whakapapa hui

The next wānaka will be held on 21-22 August at Puketeraki Marae, from 6pm on the Friday finishing by 3pm Saturday. Remember to bring along pūrākau/ stories about the exploits of your tīpuna, how they came to settle in this area and the characteristics or things they were known for.

We are continuing our series of whakapapa hui, which focus on whakapapa connections across the whānau of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, and kōrero about the stories and whakapapa to be depicted inside our wharenui, Huirapa and wharekai, Maririhau.

Whānau who attended the last whakapapa hui.

Rūnaka elections

At the May rūnaka general meeting, it was agreed to hold the triennial elections for representatives to external organisations at the next hui on 30 August at Puketeraki Marae. The move, to separate these elections from the annual general meetings and triennial elections of the executive committee, will allow for more time to focus on the important work carried out by our representatives to external organisations and the responsibilities that are incumbent with those roles.

Current representatives will be approached shortly for their annual reports. All current representatives are asked to consider their availability for another term and rūnaka members are generally asked to consider what areas of representation they might like to be involved with. A full list of committees and organisations will be circulated prior to the meeting.

Tame Parata Scholarships

The rūnaka has initiated its own scholarship, named to acknowledge the legacy left for us by the Hon. Tame Parata. This year there are two scholarships available to registered members each with a value of $1,000. To find out more about the scholarships and the closing date for applications visit www.puketeraki.co.nz and click on the ‘Learning’ tab. 22

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 - A celebration of all things Ngāi Tahu. An opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga and celebration of our Ngāi Tahutanga. The Ngai Tahu Fund will support Ngai Tahu whānau, hapū and iwi to contribute to Hui-a-Iwi 2015.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 is a great opportunity to reconnect with whānau, meet new people and celebrate being Ngāi Tahu. There will be a huge variety of things to do and see. Entertainment, information, laughter and fun for all ages. It’s also an opportunity for you to get involved to showcase your interests, passions and talents to whānau and whānui.

Applications for Ngāi Tahu Whānau Cultural Projects at Hui-a-Iwi 2015 - Closing date 14th August 2015 Ngāi Tahu individuals and groups by the closing date of Friday 14th August 2015. Applications up to the amount of $30,000.00 will be considered by the Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee in September 2015 and confirmed funds announced shortly thereafter.

This funding is for whānau and hapū to prepare, participate and represent Ngāi Tahutanga at the Hui-ā-Iwi 2015. Applications that will be considered; • Kapa Haka Rōpū directly involved in the event • Interactive workshops and wānanga for whānau

Ngā kaupapa iti Small Projects – up to $5,000 • Individuals who are registered Ngāi Tahu whānau may apply. • Legal entities with Ngāi Tahu association may apply.

• Other projects that will enhance Ngāi Tahu Cultural Revitalisation • Usual Ngāi Tahu Fund Criteria applies (Full criteria is available at Ngāi Tahu website or in application form) • Please note that funding is not available for stallholders

Ngā kaupapa nui Medium Projects - $5,000 to $30,000 • Legal entity required. • Individuals cannot apply for this funding. • Ngāi Tahu association.

• Please use the attached Ngāi Tahu Fund application form • A letter of support from the Hui-ā-Iwi Planning Group is required

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

Rā whānau

Our aroha goes to all whānau who have recently farewelled a loved one. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Happy birthday to all our June babies – may you have confidence to face the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Kupu hou

Namunamuā – delicious flavour. I saw this one on the blackboard in the café at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, 15 Show Place, Addington, Ōtautahi. Ka mau te wehi. Kia ora whānau o Ngāi Tahu, winter was ushered in with snow to sea level and flooding along the Otago Peninsula and other suburbs such as South Dunedin.

If you are travelling to Ōtākou Marae in not so good conditions you might like to keep in contact with the rūnaka office on 03 478 0352 or the Dunedin City Council on 03 477 4000 for up-to-date road conditions for the Otago Peninsula.

The Highcliff Road suffered really bad slips and is now closed for some time to through traffic.

Edward Ellison honoured

For services to Māori and conservation The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointment to be an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Citation: ELLISON, Mr Edward Weller.

of a Papatipu Rūnanga owned Resource Management Company. Mr Ellison has been on a number of central and local government advisory groups and boards in relation to biosecurity, the Emissions Trading Scheme, human remains repatriation, cultural matters, water management and as a hearings commissioner.

Mr Edward Ellison has contributed to a range of organisations, particularly organisations dealing with Māori and environmental matters in the Otago region.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou offer our warmest congratulations to Edward and express our sincere gratitude for his contribution to our hapū, to Ngāi Tahu and the Otago region, to Te Waipounamu and to the nation over many years. As a people we are fortunate that Edward is so passionate and willing to dedicate his time and expertise to the advancement of our hapū and iwi. We tautoko the Queen for recognising Edward’s contribution by making this prestigious appointment. Ka mau te wehi – awesome.

Mr Ellison served on the Otago Conservation Board, the New Zealand Conservation Authority, and QEII National Trust. He was a member of the University of Otago’s Council and Treaty of Waitangi Committee, and a member of the Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group. He was the Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou representative and inaugural Deputy Kaiwhakahaere to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and a member of the Ngāi Tahu negotiating team for the Ngāi Tahu Treaty Settlement with the Crown. He was inaugural Chair of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre and a driving force behind the development of the Kāi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 1995 and its second iteration in 2005, one of the first comprehensive Iwi Management Plans under the Resource Management Act 1991.

Edward Ellison.

He was a driving force behind and is currently Chairman

Graduations

Kōrero from Talia The pre-grad was on 14 May and on both occasions I was supported by Uncle Edward, Aunty Paulette, Uncle Komene and the boys, Aunty Donna, Matt, Tuari as well as our wider whānau as part of Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou. We sang Te Whare o Te Ruahikihiki and Taukaea Aroha at pre-grad and then Aunty Paulette, Uncle Komene, my little brothers aka Taikawa and the Boys, Ra, Mum and my other cousins sang.

Congratulations to Talia Ellison-Collins who graduated on 15 May, with a BA majoring in Indigenous Development. Talia is also currently studying towards a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. The attached pre-graduation photo is of all the Ngāi Tahu tauira who graduated from Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtakou/University of Otago in May 2015. Congratulations to you all. 24

I am so grateful for all the support that I received from our hapū who showed up in force – it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

From left, Te Atarau Cassidy, Talia and her sister Ranui EllisonCollins.

Our Ngāi Tahu students on their special graduation day.

Museum Aotearoa conference

Ōtākou recently hosted the Museum Aotearoa Conference 2015 in brilliant sunshine. A pōwhiri/ welcome was given to our manuhiri by Tahu Pōtiki, then later when MP Maggie Barry arrived, Edward Ellison extended a mihi to which she gave an engaging

speech to the conference-goers. The conference was an overwhelming success with interesting kōrero from distinguished speakers, fine food and a great bunch of people.

Ōtākou Māori wardens

Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald reports that earlier this month Ōtākou formally established a branch of voluntary Māori Wardens.

The training that is given to the wardens ranges from child advocacy to police induction training. For our young wardens it sets them up well to launch into other careers and it is a real draw card on anyone’s resume.

For those born in the 80s and beyond you may not be familiar with the sight of a Māori Warden walking the streets and events in our city, with their incredibly shiny shoes and ability to call your Mum and let her know you were smoking at the Queens Gardens bus stop (I’m not bitter at all).

We currently have seven wardens well through the training with four still waiting for training opportunities that suit their busy lives. Soon our wardens will be out and about, so be sure to introduce yourself, especially if you have rangatahi or moko who spend time in our city after dark.

Youth crime statistics in our city are disgusting. Many factors including alcohol, can turn a shiny future in a heartbeat. Interception by a Māori Warden can make a difference between a drunken teenager and a set of handcuffs, so when the police asked for rūnanga assistance we were happy to respond.

For further information contact Michelle TaiaroaMcDonald, michelle@a3k.co.nz or 027 281 5679.

The concept motto for the wardens is, ‘Aroha ki te tangata – For the love of the people.’ The role of the wardens ranges from health and safety through to education, youth assistance and whānau support. Their mahi is recognised and valued and considered as being as relevant today as it was 50-yearsago when the movement first began.

Our Māori wardens in the new van.

Over the past few months we have been on the road travelling the motu filming mahinga kai stories with Ngāi Tahu whānau as part of a web series produced by Ngāi Tahu Communications and funded by Te Māngai Paho/NZ On Air. The series is made up of 13 eight-minute episodes and includes: whitebait, kanakana, toheroa, pōhā, tuaki, kōura, rongoā, tī kouka, pātiki, tuna, pāua and mōkihi.

The stories are a series of mini lifestyle documentaries that look at some of our traditional kai gathering practices passed down by our tīpuna and how they have changed over time and what has impacted on them.

Filming is almost complete with only three episodes to go. The series will launch late July on www.mahingakai.tv 27

Tītī season

The tītī yield this season was not high. Lucky you, if you got a feed.

Road widening project

through the kāik, especially along the straight at Te Rauone. The road widening between Ōhinetū and Harington Point is behind schedule with three to four weeks until it’s completion.

Whānau from around the kaik got together with road engineers, contractors and work crew, Dunedin City Council and Otago Peninsula Community Board representatives to celebrate the first footpath ever

Te Mairaki Ellison-Taiaroa Trust

Kia ora whānau, each year the trust makes sure that considerable funds are available to support our whānau. Those grants are now open again and I invite you to make an application. You must be registered with the trust – if you are not registered please go onto www.taiaroa.co.nz and download a registration form, complete it and send it to me: roughshell@xtra.co.nz

In fact if you know of a descendent who has reached the golden age of 65, let me know. They will get a nice wee kaumātua bonus at Christmas from Uncle Riki. While I have your attention, I just want to say that if you are at the urupā in Ōtākou, please pull a weed or two from around HK’s grave. HK and his three sons lie within one grave so it is a large area that gets weedy fast. Because it is an enclosed grave the council do not tend to it like the others, so it is up to us to ensure it is kept tidy and respectable, especially given the mana of the man.

If you have received a grant in the last two years you are not eligible this year, unless you are in tertiary education. I really encourage you to apply. Most grants are for school fees, uniforms, sport equipment, travel assistance, club registration fees etc. It might only be $300 but every little bit helps and it’s an individual grant, so if you have three children put in three grant applications. It is not just for children, the trust supports all the descendants – young and old.

I hope you are all fighting fit and feeling the love. Aroha nui, Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald. If you need to contact me you can do so on 027 2815679;or 872 Harington Point Road, Ōtākou, Dunedin, 9077.

Te Poāri a Pukekura

On Saturday 13 June at 10am, the trust deed for Te Poāri a Pukekura was signed at a ceremony at the Royal Albatross Centre. This is the joint management group for Pukekura, made up of the rūnanga members, Korako Karetai Trust, Dunedin City Council, and the Department of Conservation, and it is the culmination of many years of work. The date is an auspicious one – the 175th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by Korako and Karetai on the HMS Herald, just off Pukekura.

Future events

On 19 November, the hākui exhibition will open at 5pm at Otago Museum. It will run for six months. Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 will start on 20 November at the Dunedin Town Hall.

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online http://www. otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image

Contributions

Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau or personal news for the inclusion in our pānui. Please send your news items ie achievements, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou and photos to office@tro.org.nz

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Tihei Mauriora

Tīhei uri uri, tīhei nako nako Ka tau hā whakatau. Ko te papa i raro nei Ka tau hā whakatau. Ko te rangi i runga nei Auē, eke panuku eke Tangaroa Whano, whano hara mai te toki Haumi e, hui e tāiki e E ngā mana e ngā reo. E nga karangarangatanga Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā tatou katoa.

Kua takoto nei ki roto i te kupenga o Hine nui te pō Haere haere haere atu ra Haere ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaiki pamamao Nō reira ko tēnei he mihi tangitangi, e poroporoaki ana ki a rātou ngā whanaunga kua ngaro ki te pō. Takoto takoto. Haere haere haere Pīpī wharauroa e tangi nei Auē te pōuri kei konei. Haere.

Mauria mai ō tātou mate Ngā mate o ia marae o ia marae Ki Rakiura tae noa ki te Rerenga Wairua

Āpiti hono tātai hono, te hunga mate ki te hunga mate, te hunga ora ki te hunga ora. Tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā tātou katoa.

Complex rebuild

After a long year of waiting and planning we have started the rebuild and we are expected to finish in December this year. Our replacement building and new extension are both up and the roofing has been completed. It’s an exciting time seeing everything come together.

Framing inside the complex rebuild.

Laying the concrete foundations.

A good view looking into the building.

Progress is looking good.

Retirement village site blessed

The first step towards building a $15 million retirement village at Bupa’s Gore Windsor Park Care Home site was taken yesterday with the blessing of the land by Hokonui Rūnanga kaumātua Taare Bradshaw.

The villas will comply with Lifemark accreditation, which means the facilities had to be user-friendly for people in wheelchairs. Contractors for the build have not been appointed yet but building will start as soon as resource consent from the Gore District Council has been obtained.

After the blessing the first sod was turned by Mr Bradshaw, rest home manager Michelle Christensen and rest home resident Gordon Wright. Mrs Christensen said Bupa was planning to build 51 villas northeast of the existing rest home.

Southland Bupa village saleswoman Florence Coats said she had received between 30 and 40 enquiries about the village.

“That comprises of 12 single bed villas, 22 two bedroom villas and 17 two bed and study villas and a community centre and a bloke shed” Mrs Christensen said.

“We are thrilled with the enquiries so far, even though we haven’t done any marketing.” Once resource consent had been granted she would start offering the villas for sale, she said. Story written by Sandy Eggleston, The Ensign Gore.

Gore has an ageing population and the new village would give people more choice about where to live when they retired. “I think it is going to be great for Gore,” Mrs Christensen said. A feature of the plan was the amount of green space around the village and planners seemed to have understood the type of residents the village would attract, Mrs Christensen said. The planners understand they are attracting retired farmers – space is a premium for people because they want to still have a view of the Hokonui range and have that sense of spaciousness. Access to the village would be via Reaby Rd. The village will be built in three stages. “If stage one sells well they will just continue to stage two and stage three.” The materials used for the build would be linear board and brick with long-run iron on the roof. From left, Gordon Wright, Hokonui Rūnanga kaumātua, Taare Bradshaw and Michelle Christensen.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ngā mate haere, haere, haere atu rā. Our deepest condolences ki te whānau o ngā mate, aroha nui, aroha nui, aroha nui.

Some of us are in the kaumātua kapa haka group, Te Rōpū o Murihiku and we are heading up to Wellington to Te Papa on 3-5 July. The kaumātua who are gathering are really looking forward to the weekend.

Kia ora koutou Waihōpai whānau me ngā whānau whānui o Kāi Tahu – I hope you are all well. Another busy month for all of the rūnaka no doubt.

To our whānau who are māuiui, get well soon and aroha nui. To all our mums and dads who have a new pēpi, nau mai haere mai. Congratulations to the whānau who are celebrating a birthday and being a year older (some like it but others would probably forget about it) hehe.

Waihōpai has had its moments. There is plenty going on with heaps of hui-land meetings, a water meeting, schools, and the Matariki breakfast is coming up but also lots of external meetings as well.

Well whānau, that’s it from me. Have a great month but just remember this; change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable.

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Nō reira, aroha nui to you all and a big hi to all our whānau whānui living away from Te Waipounamu up in the North Island and overseas. Aroha nui to you all – please send us a note/email telling us how you are. Squirrel on the Hill, Waihōpai Rūnaka.

From left, Lavinia, Carol and Dawn – three sisters on Motupōhue, Bluff.

Our kaihaka group for Prince Harry’s welcome, from left, Jessie, Joe, Chris, and Tipene Clarke.

From left, Mohi Timoko, Gary Davis and Cyril Gilroy.

From left, Peggy Peek, Ailene Stehlin, Myra Clarke and Robyn Boulter.

Scholarships and grants

Waihōpai Rūnaka has established grants to assist Waihōpai registered whānau members in the following areas: • •

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Waihōpai Rūnaka education scholarship

These are small one-off annual grants that will provide some assistance for whānau. For further information please phone Jess or email the office on 03 216074 or contact@waihopai.org.nz

Pūtea manaaki Kaumātua hardship grant

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, as the cold weather begins to bite here in the deep south we hope you are all keeping warm and wintering well.

Forum, The SELO (Strengthening Educational Learning Opportunities) wānanga and the Rarotoka working trip during Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

A hearty welcome back to whānau who have returned from the Tītī Islands. We hope the season was kinder to you than last year.

Over the next month we will host a Ki-o-Rahi tournament at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae featuring seven schools from our rohe. Several of these schools will enter two teams making a total number of 120 participants. It is great to see this game being played and embraced by the schools and tamariki alike. The kapa haka group is also back practicing hard for forthcoming performances.

As well as the usual round of hui and hearings, this month has seen a number of events taking place throughout our rohe such as The Mahinga Kai Regional

Rā whānau

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

Congratulations

Robyn Tuck graduated from the University of Waikato Management School with a Bachelor of Communications, specialising in public relations and event management.

She was also involved at the Waikato Rugby Union helping to organise a campaign to encourage more people to support the Waikato ITM Cup competition. Both of these campaigns were assessment items, so she gained valuable practical experience while achieving her degree. Nā Alison Tuck.

Robyn is a descendant of Kuihi Watson formerly of Whenua Hou and also known as Mrs Nathaniel Bates. Robyn is hoping to pursue a career in public relations and is currently looking for positions throughout New Zealand. We are also appreciative of the support that she has received from Kāi Tahu during her studies at the University of Waikato. The support enabled her to purchase study materials and texts for her courses. One of the campaigns that she was associated with was the ‘Lose your V plates’ campaign that was aimed at getting young voters to turn out at the 2014 election. Robyn also appeared on a radio station to promote the campaign. The whole interview can be heard at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VprnO2-YKc Robyn and whānau on her graduation day.

Kanakana monitoring

Over the past few years large numbers of lamprey (also known as kanakana and piharau) have been found dead or dying with unusual red skin markings and hemorrhaging. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) carried out some initial testing and found evidence of bacterial infection in certain samples however, the root cause of this problem has not yet been established.

The monitoring programme will run again this year and is due to start once the rivers settle down from their current flood state.

To assist with the research into the disease affecting this treasured mahinga kai species, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka ran a kanakana monitoring programme last year under the guidance of Doctor Jane Kitson.

During the whitebait season it would be appreciated if you could let us know of any kanakana that you net and the condition that they are in.

We are also looking at doing various other water monitoring projects over the summer, so if you would like to assist with any of this valuable research projects, please contact us here at the office.

Administrative professional day

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka staff were privileged to attend the administrative professionals day held at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill.

Josh also proved to be a massive hit with certain lady members of the audience.

The day consists of a luncheon and a celebrity guest speaker. Previous years have seen the likes of Kevin Biggar of First Crossings fame and Robyn Malcolm. This year’s speaker was none other than celebrity chef, Josh Emmett. For many years, Josh worked for Gordon Ramsay and it was extremely interesting to hear about that part of his life. It was incredible to hear of the massive amount of hours, sheer hard work, attention to detail and sacrifices that he made to get to this point of his life. He was a truly inspirational speaker and took the time to walk round the tables speaking to as many people as he could.

From left, Ann Wakefield, Josh Emmett, Lynley McKay and Iain MacCallum.

Te reo survey

The rūnaka wants to help whānau develop their tē reo Māori. Last year the rūnaka developed a te reo Māori strategy. This year, we want to put this strategy into action.

We have put together a short survey that will give us this information. The survey will start in late July and we intend to send it out to members by post and email. You will also be able to do the survey on the internet or by ringing the rūnaka 0800 234 8192. The survey is pretty short.

Before we can do this we want to know how whānau are with their te reo, their plans for developing their te reo and what the rūnaka can do to help whānau learn the language.

We look forward to hearing from you when the survey comes out. Kia ora. Nā Lynley McKay.

Waka ama

excellent as it boosted the crew’s confidence and added valuable expertise to their skill set.

Ōraka Aparima Waka Ama recently attended the Icebreaker Competition held on Dunedin Harbour during Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

Also in attendance at the Icebreaker Competition was Te Piritahi a rua (mixed crew) and Kahungunu whānau (men’s crew) both from Invercargill who both also won their respective races.

This proved to be a very successful trip as the waka ama women’s novice team came first in the 10km icebreaker event. On the Thursday, prior to the competition, the group were fortunate enough to have Conan Herbert and his team from Ngā Kaihoe Waka Ama National body come down to Murihiku to facilitate flip and float tipping drills at Splash Palace in Invercargill. This quality training was

It was awesome to see such strong representation from the deep south. Collectively all the deep south crews worked together and supported each other in the leadup to the event and on race day. A big thank you to everybody involved in this great event. Nā Karina DavisMarsden.

Ōraka Aparima Waka Ama rōpū out on the water.

Ready, set, go.

General monthly meetings

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The general monthly meetings as a rule take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month. The dates for 2015 are as follows: • • •

11 October (annual general meeting) 8 November

All members are welcome to attend these meetings, so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. If for any reason these dates change we will notify whānau as soon as possible.

12 July 9 August 13 September

Volunteers

transfers, assisting at the marae, working in the nursery or the wetlands and many more. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with our varied projects and commitments. There is a range of roles we need help with including; representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird

Contact details

please let us know your details so we can add/amend them on our distribution list. Did you know we are now on Facebook? To contact us through this medium please follow this link http://www.facebook.com/ OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

We are always looking at ways of improving our communication with whānau, so in order to help us with this, could you please ensure that you keep all your contact details up-to-date. If you have recently started using email or changed Internet provider,

Contributions

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute please send your news and stories to us at office@orakaaparima.org.nz or phone 03 234 8192. We also now have an 0800 number: 0800 234 8192.

Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnanga extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all of you celebrating birthdays this month. Kia ora e te whānau, welcome back to all those mutton birders who are now home on the mainland after a not so good birding season but one where they had time to connect with, appreciate and enjoy, their ancestral ties to the whenua.

As with all community groups, finances or the lack of is and continues to be a struggle. As part of the group’s mahi they assist other groups in Bluff to help gain sponsorship and donations to progress their ideas. Late last year, a fundraising housie event was run at Te Rau Aroha Marae that was deemed successful by the committee and housie participants. Most recently, a team of Bluff 2024 volunteers supported the Bluff Oyster Festival and on Waitangi Day they had a team assist the rūnanga at Te Rau Aroha Marae by erecting tents, setting up seating, waitressing and other clean-up duties.

The month of May saw a number of positive activities in Bluff, namely the Bluff Oyster Festival. Prior to the Festival a community group, the Bluff 2024 Urban Rejuvenation Group, made up of Te Rūnanga o Awarua affiliates and locals had been busy beautifying the entrance to Bluff with landscaping, signage and a mosaic quotation on a wall in the township.

Bluff 2024 established and coordinate, an annual cleanup day in Bluff. They team up with whānau and friends by picking up rubbish from every street in our town. If you would like to help with this, the next annual cleanup will be held on Saturday 15 August.

The rūnanga would like to acknowledge these people for their hard work and dedication by providing the history behind the group, their aspirations for the town up to and beyond 2024, in the hope they can attract more helpers to their cause.

The group endeavors to keep everyone informed of all their projects, events and working bees by distributing a quarterly pānui. This is delivered to every household by the local scout group, Te Ara a Kiwa. The cost of the pānui is met by local businesses.

Early in 2012,Venture Southland and Invercargill City Council instigated meetings throughout Southland on Urban Rejuvenation – delivering a strategy to assist communities to revitalise and engender positive outcomes for communities. A number of people came together and quickly moved to form Bluff 2024. Their first community meeting was held at Awarua Rūnanga. The name, Bluff 2024 Urban Rejuvenation Group was put forward, as Bluff will be the first established town in New Zealand to celebrate their Bi-Centenary. Their motto is “Bluff 2024 Moving Forward….”

In 2014, Bluff 2024 adopted the highway into Bluff and late last year completed 150 metres of native planting, with a further 300 plus metres to landscape. They have continued to receive support from the Motupōhoe Environmental Trust in the form of labour, advice and native plants, which are propagated here in Bluff at their new native nursery.

Regular meetings began at the Tarere ki Whenua Uta Study Centre before moving to the whare kai at Te Rau Aroha Marae. It is around the marae kitchen table where the group brainstorm, plan and move through an impromptu agenda. The marae staff and kōmiti have encouraged the group over the past three years and have allowed them the use of the premises free of charge for community meetings and monthly get-togethers.

In conjunction with the plantings, the group asked the community to design a new entrance sign. Codesigners Liz Wright (née Whaitiri) and Adele McMahon submitted the final concept, and it was by built by Bluff Engineering. The sign was officially opened on 21 May 2015 and already draws considerable attention from visiting tourists. 35

Members of the group would like to think that our small town could capitalise on the ‘Bluff to Cape Reinga’ adage. This does make a great photo for the start or finish of trips to Bluff.

Bluff 2024 is continually looking for ways to highlight the environment around Bluff. They hold working bees to tidy up the entrance into Bluff, the foreshore and the main street. They have also included the back beach behind the old Ocean Beach Freezing Works as it overlooks Rakiura, and it is a popular spot for visitors and kaimoana-gatherers.

Their latest project was the mosaic mural, “Beneath the sea the oysters rock gently in their beds”, which was designed by local resident Kirsten Karaitiana. The quote was written for the group by another Bluff resident, Cilla McQueen, partner of the late Stewart Whaitiri. Cilla is a respected poet/writer with the distinction of being NZ Poet Laureate 2009-2011.The mosaic mural is to be completed with a mural of the seabed, shellfish and Bluffs’ own wonderful ‘TIO’ by the pupils of Bluff Community School.

If you would like to become a member of this hardworking community group go along to their next community meeting, which is scheduled for 7 September, 7pm at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Just bring along a positive can-do attitude whereby everyone can bring their ideas, concepts, wants and needs to the table and as a group vote and prioritise what to investigate and put forward for the next 12-18 months. If this sounds like you, pencil this date in your diary.

Native plants at the entrance to Bluff.

Cilla McQueen’s quote on the mosaic mural.

The new Bluff welcome sign.

From left, Andy Watkins, Adele McMahon, Liz Wright and Steve Mitchell after the ribbon for the new sign was cut.

Prince Harry’s visit

On 10 May, Phillip Smith our kaumātua from Rakiura and I met with Prince Harry on (Ulva Island) Rakiura. Department of Conservation rangers, Ulva Island trustees and the Hunter whānau were all part of a group that met with Prince Harry on Te Wharawhara beach as he walked around the island.

What struck me most was the large number of media and protection personal that were part of his entourage.

Although our conversation with the Prince was brief, I felt honoured to be in his company. The Prince seemed genuinely interested in what the Ulva Island Trust was doing in terms of the species protection on the island.

Later that evening, I saw the Prince Harry walking down the street to his retreat before he came back out later to the South Seas pub, for the big quiz night.

Phillip also met Prince Harry at the community hall where he had a tītī display. He talked to him about pōhā and the rimurapa and how the birds are stored inside.

The next morning, we were treated to one of the famous Rakiura sunrises – ātaahua. As part of his visit, he went to the local primary school and the tamariki performed a Māori waiata.

It was great seeing royalty in this part of the country and I’m sure it’s a memory that the people of Rakiura will have for a long time. Nā Dean Whaanga.

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest that they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz

Membership database

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on the contact details above to request registration form/s.

We also encourage those members who have changed their residential or email addresses to update their details with the rūnanga.

Taurahere Groups However, Bones needed a cohort to help him with research and Mr Brian How helped, and after many hours, days and weeks of phone calls and questions they had the information of the right process. But wait – they discovered that they needed impact support, so off they went to the chief executive officer of the Manukau Institute of Technology, Dr Peter Brothers and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) Tā Mark Solomon, plus many others who are not named but acknowledged.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Kukupa Tirikatene honoured Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit 2015 This is a light-hearted story of how this wonderful event happened for Papa Ku and his extraordinary wife.

The procedure to complete this magnificent honour for Kukupa was long and arduous but very gratifying. It was such a pleasure to see the wishes of the instigator, his team be fulfilled on Thursday 7 May 2015. Supporters of Kukupa were invited to the investiture ceremony at Government House, Auckland hosted by The Governor General of New Zealand, The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Two and a half years ago Bones Rissetto (the instigator) said, “Why don’t we put Kukupa forward for the New Year’s Honours list?” “Okay then you do it and we will back you,” said the Ngāi Tahu rōpū ki Tāmaki Makaurau.

From left to right, top to bottom; [Bones] Ronald Rissetto, Peter Brothers, Tā Mark Solomon, Brian How.

Kukupa and Heather Tirikatene.

Congratulations This year I got to witness my girls perform on-stage. Representing Ngāi Tahu and Glenfield College they walked onto the Polyfest stage and showed that after just three weeks of practices they were ready to show Tāmaki Makaurau that the North Shore was stepping up.

My daughter, Leeah Chou-Lee Ryder said: “I’m proud to say that Te Kura o Kaipatiki placed first in waiata tira, third in mōteatea and I managed to pull off third equal manukura wahine. So again a massive thank you to everyone who put in the hard work and stood by our sides no matter what.” Nā Pam Ryder.

The rōpū came home with a first placing in the waiata tira, third place in the mōteatea and my girl Leeah took out third place of 27 schools for role as the kaitataki wāhine. Mean Māori mean.

Leeah Chou-Lee Ryder was also selected for the New Zealand National Tag team. She is a talented young person who acknowledges her Ngāi Tahu heritage and her whānau are full of praise for this wonderful young lady. We here in Kāi/Ngāi Tahu Ki Tāmaki Makaurau are so proud of her talents and we recognise the greatness that her future holds. We applaud her and support her in all that she desires to achieve. Well done Leeah you go girl – mean Māori mean.

The Glenfield College paper also acknowledged that we were a team to be reckoned with. They said that we were the talk of the day, a team with excellent performances. None of this would have been possible without our parent and teacher helpers. Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.

From left to right; Our girl doing her thing on-stage, Pam Ryder.

Leeah with one of her sporting trophies.

Leeah’s winning stride.

Leeah’s tag team.

Leeah Chou-Lee Ryder and Erana Ryder.

Ko te reo kia rere I tēnei tau, i te marama tuangahuru, i whakapōtaetia te rangapū tuangahuru o Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo, me te aha, tokotoru ngā uri Ngāi Tahu e noho ana ki Tāmaki Makaurau i puta hei ika ā-whiro. Ko Hania Douglas o Te Rūnaka o Kaikōura, rātou ko Juneea Silbery o Te

Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, ko Te Korou Whangataua o Te Rūnanga o Moeraki.

Te Matatini 2015 This year, Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau was represented at Te Matatini 2015 behind the scenes. Juneea Silbery of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga was on board with the Tahu FM team, broadcasting the event live on-air.

“It was an amazing experience. Working in television, I had a few expectations of how hard I’d have to work but overall, it was a fun experience. Thanks to the awesome team, and leadership,” says Juneea. Juneea’s job over the course of the event was to speak with the leaders of the groups as they came off stage.

Juneea Silbery (left).

The Tahu FM crew for Te Matatini 2015.

Mei kore ake koutou, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, i taunaki i a mātou kia takahi i tēnei ara o reo kia rere, o reo kia tika, o reo kia Māori. E kore te puna aroha e mimiti.

Annual general meeting Our annual general meeting will be held on Saturday 8 August, 11am at 48 Rosebank Road, Avondale. Hui-ā-Tau Our Hui-ā-Tau will be held on 13-15 November at the Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, (MIT) Ōtara. Monthly meetings Monthly meetings are held every second Saturday of the month. All members are welcome to attend these monthly meetings. Venue for committee meetings are given at the next meeting. Executive meetings are always held at the head office, 20 Rembrandt Place, Papakura. Committee and executive meetings are held every second month alternatively.

A committee meeting is to be held on Saturday 12 September at Daniel Ryders, 51 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, North Shore. An executive meeting is to be held on Saturday 10 October at Bones Rissetto, 20 Rembrandt Place, Papakura, South Auckland.

Waitangi Day 6 February 2016 – Paerata Schlaepfer Scout Camp Park, Ostrich Farm Road. Notices of upcoming hui and events will also be posted on our Facebook page: Kāi/ Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau.

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

June bi-monthly hui On 14 June, an enthusiastic group of whānau attend our bi-monthly hui at Tauranga Boys’ College.

Guus came along to tell us about his job and to give us an insight into dog detection work and what it entails. Amongst other organisations, the business contracts to the Department of Conservation, Internal Affairs, The New Zealand Police and Army.

Anna Were welcomed our guest speaker Guus Knopers from K9 Detection Services. Guus has lived in New Zealand for 29 years, where he started work as a regional council conservation employee.

They currently have 22 dogs in training and it takes between 28 weeks and two years to train a detection dog. The hardest area to train the dogs in is plant detection. They can be trained to detect using sight but senses 39

to find pests. New Zealand has supplied dogs to Japan, Fiji, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Australia, and as a country we are internationally recognised as a leader in pest eradication programmes.

detection is the most effective. The dogs can detect explosives, endangered species, invasive species, crime evidence, fire accelerant, currency, drugs, firearms, mobile phones, plants, animals, produce, agriculture, bugs, and wildlife etc. Much of their work is at airports, ports, mail centres, and places where people enter and exit the country.

It was a fantastic insight into the work of a drug detection dog and their handlers. At the end of his kōrero, Anna thanked Guus for his interesting and insightful presentation.

Gus brought two of his detection dogs along and he demonstrated how the dogs detect pests. Our bags were placed on the ground and two of the bags were planted with pests – it was fascinating watching them quickly detect their targets. New Zealand was the first country to use dogs for conservation detection. Detection dogs have been used to monitor kiwi, and pāteke in Northland. They have successfully been used to protect the Hauraki Gulf Islands from introduced pests. The biggest conservation risks at present are argentine ants and rainbow skinks. It was sad to hear that the Government have cut funding so much so, that handlers have to fund detection jobs entirely from their own funds and in their own time, which is hard to understand in what is supposed to be a ‘clean and green country.’ There are 80 conservation dogs in New Zealand, with 55 working in the area of protected species and 25 working

From left, guest speaker, Guus Knopers, Fin Watson Kamo and Anna Were at the June bi-monthly hui.

Upcoming bi-monthly hui Our next bi-monthly hui will be held on Sunday 16 August, 1pm at Tauranga Boys’ College wharenui – see you all there.

Kāi Tahu ki Waikato

Ki kā mate o tēnei wā, haere, haere, haere atu rā Huri noa ki te huka ora, tēnā koutou katoa.

If you are not already on our Waikato Taurahere Group mailing list, please email kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com with your name, mobile/home phone number and contact details. We will make sure that you are kept upto-date with names of the places and times that we will be meeting during this important period for our rōpū, and also for other hui after that. We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events. Kaua e whakamā whānau. Nau mai haere mai.

Well whānau, we had a wonderful whakawhanauka night back in mid-May, with two important kaumātua. Tāua Jane Davis and Pōua Trevor Howse who both travelled from Te Waipounamu as part of a contingent for the 20th year celebrations of the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu land settlement with us. Although Tā Mark and Matua Kukupa Tirikatene were also scheduled to attend, Auckland’s traffic conspired against us. We were however, very lucky to have deputy kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, grace us with her presence.

Lastly, one of our kōmiti, Steven, recently had the opportunity to attend a Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau kōmiti hui to celebrate Matua Kukupa Tirikatene who back at the beginning of this year was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year’s Honours list.

To all the others who came up from Te Waipounamu including Marcia Te Au-Thompson and all those from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, we offer our sincere thanks for helping to make the evening a most enjoyable one.

It was an amazing evening with many wonderful speeches and beautiful waiata that honoured Kukupa and his hoa rakatira Heather – ka mau te wehi. We also thank our whanauka in the Tāmaki Makaurau Taurahere kōmiti for giving Steven the opportunity to attend. We look forward to continuing to develop our relationship with the Tāmaki Makaurau kōmiti and our whanauka just over the Bombay Hills. Anyway whānau, keep warm during this winter period, wherever you are. Mauri ora. Nā Steven Kent.

Coming up for our Taurahere Group is the annual Kīngitanga celebrations in August. Each year our group supports the Kāi Tahu contingent who go on to Tūrangawaewae Marae. There will be opportunities to catch up with whanauka from down south and for a whakapapa hui before this event.

The Office 2015 Kā Pūtea Scholarships

The Kā Pūtea Scholarship Panel met in early June to award the 2015 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships. The table below lists the 22 scholarships approved (value of $1,500). The remaining scholarship applications have been sent to Papatipu Rūnanga who will each allocate up to $1,500 (this may be split between more than one recipient). For further information about these and other grants please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248). Name

Intended qualification

Institution

Anna Sanson

Bachelor of Resource & Environmental Planning

Massey University - Palmerston North

Ashleigh Barton

Bachelor of Tourism

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

Cameron Barton

Bachelor of Science

University of Waikato

James Marshall

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery

University of Otago - Christchurch Campus

Jasmine Knowles

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Massey University - Manawatu

Josh Strickland

Postgraduate in Maori Medium

Te Wananga o Raukawa

Kiri Fortune

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Canterbury

Liam Stoneley

Bachelor of Law & Arts

University of Canterbury

Lisa Te Raki

Bachelor of Arts

University of Otago

Margot Yates

Bachelor of Arts (Maori)

Eastern Institute of Technology – Otatara

Maria Briggs

Bachelor of Nursing

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Mary Jones

Masters in Tikanga

University of Waikato

Matthew Wylie

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Otago

Pagan Tawhai

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery

University of Otago - Christchurch Campus

Patricia Bradley

Bachelor of Social Services

Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairawhiti

Ranui Ellison-Collins

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Otago

Shaunee Morgan

Postgraduate Certificate Maori & Pacific Development

University of Waikato

Simon Moore

Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Law

University of Auckland

Te Arohanui Edwards

Te Hapara Diploma in Te Reo

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology - Te Puna Wanaka

Tiana Mihaere

Bachelor of Science & Art

University of Otago

Timothy Rogers

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Otago

Tumanako Stone-Howard

Bachelor of Midwifery

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Last month this image was published on the back cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka requesting that a name or information be provided about the solider. This photo was supplied to us by Carol Spoors-Ellison. Unfortunately, we have not heard back from anybody with a name or information pertaining to the solider. However, we would still love to receive feedback from anyone who may have knowledge to add to this image. Please do not hesitate to make contact with either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) if you have information about this or any of the Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau images we have published. Kia ora. May back cover. Image supplied by Carol Spoors-Ellison.

hākui, Nō te whenua matomato o Airani ōhoku tūpuna. Ko O’Nolan te hapū. Nō te whānau Nolan ahau. Kai te mihi, kai te mihi, kai te mihi. I am excited and humbled to be able to join the team at Kotahi Mano Kāika. Along with managing the KMK funds, I am hoping that as a continuing second language learner, I can use my experiences to help others climb aboard the reo Māori waka. Corban Te Aika Ko Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Kāti Uruhia ngā hapū. Kai aku rahi, e aku haumi, tēnā rā koutou. Nāia aku mihi, aku owha ki a koutou katoa e hoe tahi nei i te waka reo ki te pae tawhiti mō tātou, ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. Hīkaka ana te manawa ki te hiki i te mānuka kua whakatakoto mai ki mua i te aroaro. He nui ngā mahi kei mua i a tātou.

Kaimahi hou

Tokorua kā kaimahi hou kua piri mai ki te tīma o KMK. Tēnā tūtaki mai i a rāua. Darren Solomon E kā mana, e kā reo, rau rakatira mā. Nei rā āhaku mihi manahau e rere kau ana ki a koutou katoa. I te taha o tōhoku hākoro, ko Tarahaoa te mauka e tū mai rā i te taha o tāhana hoa rakatira ko Huatekerekere, tiro kau atu rāua ki kā wai o Rakitata ā, ki kā awhiowhio o Te Umu Kaha. Ko Arowhenua te pito o tōhoku ao. Nō te whānau Horomona Anaha ahau. I te taha o tōhoku

I will be joining the KMK team with a focus on increasing rangatahi engagement with our initiatives as well as looking after some of our communications and social media. I’m really looking forward to supporting everyone on their te reo journey. Mauri ora.

Corban Te Aika.

Darren Solomon.

Ngā Manu Kōrero ki Ōtākou/Murihiku

Ko kā whakaihu waka: • Pei Te Hurunui Jones: Thomas Aerepo-Morgan, Te Whare Kura o Arowhenua • Korimako: Leeanah Haitana, Te Kura Tuarua o Gore. • Te Rāwhiti Ihaka: Tūmai Cassidy, Te Kura Tuarua o Kingi. • Sir Turi Carroll: Destiny Naunau, Te Kareti o Verdon.

E kā toa horopū e kaha whawhai ana mō tō tātou reo, e kā kōkō tatakī, e kā korokoro tūī tēnā koutou katoa. I tū te whakataetae-ā-rohe(Ōtākou/Murihiku)mō Ngā Manu Kōrero i Ōtepoti, i te Kura Tuarua o Kapua te Raki i te Rāmere, te 12 o Maruaroa. Tokomaha kā tākata i haere ki te tautoko, ki te hāpai i kā kaikōrero me te kaupapa. Nāia te mihi ki a koutou. He tau whakanui i Ngā Manu Kōrero nā te mea ko tēnei te tau e rima tekau e tū ana te wāhaka kōrero, ko Korimako. E whā kā wāhaka kōrero ināianei. Ko Pei Te Hurinui Jones mō kā tuākana e kōrero Māori ana. Ko Korimako mō kā tuākana Māori e kōrero Pākehā ana. Ko Te Rāwhiti Ihaka mō kā tāina e kōrero Māori ana, ā, Ko Tā Turi Kara mō kā tāina Māori e kōrero Pākehā ana.

Ka tū te whakataetae-ā-motu ki Porirua hai te 22-24 Rima. E te rau o tītapu, e te rau o huna koutou e whakapeto koi, arā, kā kaiwhakawā, kā kaimahi, kā kaiako me te Kura Tuarua o Kapua te Raki nei anō te tai o mihi e rere atu ki a koutou katoa. 43

The Otago/Southland regional Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition was held at Logan Park High School on Friday 12 June. There were plenty of schools and supporters in attendance, celebrating the 50th year of the competition, which started with the one section – Korimako, senior English in 1965. Well done to all who participated and congratulations to the winners of each section. KMK are proud to see two Kāi Tahu rakatahi regional winners representing Ōtākou/Murihiku who are both active members of their hapū and marae, and are also regular participants within KMK kaupapa. Thomas Aerepo-Morgan from Awarua and Tumai Cassidy from Ōtākou. A huge mihi to the judges, teachers and workers who made the day a huge success. Finally, safe travels to all going to Porirua for the nationals in September.

From left, Thomas Aerepo-Morgan and Tūmai Cassidy with their winning trophies.

Reo o te wā – language of the season

KMK information

Marama/month: Maruaroa (June) Toru (July) Kaupeka/ season: Makariri, Takurua (Winter) Puaka kai rau: Rigel the season of plenty Matariki tāpuapua: Pleiades the pools of winter Kā whetū: stars in our sky Tautoru/Orion: Aotahi as well as the three stars in a row – often referred to as “the pot” Māhutoka/Crux: The Southern Cross Te Kāhui Takurua: Canis Major.

Don’t forget to check out our website and Facebook page. There are heaps of online resources, waiata and pānui of events. For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives or KMK funds please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or check out our website: www. kmk.maori.nz or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ kaitahureo

If you haven’t joined yet, a copy of the investment statement and easy-join online application form are on the Whai Rawa website at: www.whairawa.com/join

20,000 members

Congratulations to all of our past and present members of Whai Rawa. Our 20,000th member, Jacob Brook (Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura), aged eight-years-old was recently signed into Whai Rawa by his Nana, Carol Gray.

AP form

This is a massive milestone for members, staff and Te Rūnanga. Whai Rawa continues to move from strength to strength not just in membership size but also the size of members’ savings, which are now in excess of $42 million.

On the front page of the Whai Rawa website you’ll find two AP forms at either $3.85 or $0.97 per week. These amounts represent the amount required to save over a year to qualify for the maximum $200* Matched Savings during the calendar year for adults ($3.85 per week) or child ($0.97 per week) members. Alternatively give us a call on 0800 942 472 and we’ll send one out to you.

If you are one to leave your savings until the last minute, why not try a new approach to qualifying for Matched Savings* this year?

Easy-join online application

It’s now even easier to join Whai Rawa with the introduction of the easy-join online application form. Until recently, those looking to join have been required to provide a verified copy of both address and identification but with the new online form, those with a driver’s license can opt to have their identification and address verified using an electronic method.

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see pages 11-12 of the investment statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see page 18 of the investment statement.

“I will be looking for junior staff who are keen to give things a go. I want them to be driven and to have passion for the environment and for animals.” Chris says he hopes to incorporate tikanga Māori into the everyday practices of his farm.

Perseverance pays off

Chris Eruera (Ngāi Tahu) has achieved his goal of becoming one of the first tribal members to manage a Ngāi Tahu dairy farm.

“I will be teaching all of my workers a karakia. For things like our staff meetings, we will open and close with a karakia.”

He and fellow worker, Hemi Dawson are the first Ngāi Tahu members to become dairy farm managers at Te Whenua Hou in Eyrewell. Chris began managing and operating farm six on 1 June – just in time for the new season.

Chris, who is a supporter of the Whenua Kura programme, says he hopes that the students from the second cohort of the Level 3 Certificate in Farming are able to gain practical experience on his farm. “I’ve had a lot of good teachers and mentors in my time. If the programme had been around when I started farming, it would have been a massive help – the opportunities that it provides are pretty cool.

It was a proud moment for Chris when he heard the news of his promotion. “At home (Kaikōura) you could pretty much only get to be herd manager but being here, I’m able to fast-track my farming career. I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and I’m very proud to be farming here,” he says.

Chris says he never enjoyed school growing up but he recognises the importance of up-skilling in any profession, and he is enrolled as a Whenua Kura student – studying towards a Level 5 Diploma in Agribusiness.

“In my new role, I will have full responsibility for overseeing the whole farm, from safety and the welfare of the animals to the staff. I’m looking forward to having that responsibility and being able to make decisions. I’m also looking forward to being the leader of my team and being able to help others,” he says.

He has been in his new role for more than a month and plans to continue studying to further develop his role at Te Whenua Hou. “Being farm manager is one step but I’m aiming to become a cluster manager. That job will entail overseeing maybe two or three farms, and from the position of cluster manager the next role is dairy group manager – running all of the farms.”

Chris has more than 10 years dairy farming experience. He started his farming career in Kaikōura and says he is looking forward to setting a good example for his employees.

Chris feels at home working at Te Whenua Hou.

Pānui Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki are in preparation mode, and they are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the deep south for this special event. Whānau and festival-goers, rest assured there will be something for everyone – young and old. Sing-along with the talent on the town hall stage, participate in wānanga, listen to kōrero on different Ngāi Tahu kaupapa, relax in the break-out zones, feast at the kai stall or browse the market stalls for taonga. Ā hea: Friday 20 November – Sunday 22 November Kai hea: The Dunedin Town Hall.

Activities, especially for tamariki, rangatahi and kaumātua are confirmed, so there will be something for everybody who attends.

E te tī, e te tā, karaka mai, maraka mai. Hui-ā-Iwi is just over four months away and we are all getting excited. Where has the time gone, nē? We hope that you are all busy planning your trip to Otago and have got your accommodation sorted.

We are also running bus and walking tours throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. These tours will showcase the city as it is now, and as it was. Whānau can also take time to explore and visit Dunedin’s museums and library and art gallery under their own steam.

Plans are really coming together for Hui-ā-Iwi 2015. Hosts for this year’s festival – Te Rūnanga o Moeraki,

Venue location

The venue for Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 is smack-bang in the middle of Dunedin. We have booked the Dunedin Town Hall complex and the Octagon, which are both at the heart of the city. The town hall complex is big, bright and warm, with state of the art technology on every floor.

Funding news

Exciting news whānau – The Ngāi Tahu Fund have announced a special Hui-ā-Iwi funding round for those with whānau cultural projects in mind. Applications up to the amount of $30,000.00 will be considered by the Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee, so get your ideas to them by Friday, 14 August and let’s see if they can help to support your kaupapa. Phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) for application details.

Performers and stall holders

Our programme is full of opportunities to showcase your skills and brilliance. We know Ngāi Tahu has talent – we want you to get involved. Performers are starting to register, so kia kūrapa whānau and make sure you are the one holding a wānanga or one of the acts on-stage. If you are keen to contribute or have a stall at Hui-āIwi get in touch with us. Application forms are on our website or email events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kaimahi and volunteers

We are now looking for people to volunteer at Huiā-Iwi. We need people to mind the venue, help with car parking, performance and programme assistants, kaimahi for the hākari – the list goes on. There are some fun roles on offer, so if you’re keen to help out email Kitty today: kitty.brown@ngaitahu.iwi.nz To keep up-to-date with more Hui-ā-Iwi information look out for the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, visit the Ngāi Tahu website; or our Facebook page. Feel free to get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Dunedin Town Hall.

Annual general meeting

shareholders receive this pānui, so if you have changed addresses please notify us so we can update your details in our system. For and on behalf of the Waitutu Incorporation, Graham Metzger.

The Waitutu Incorporation annual general meeting will be held at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff on Saturday, 22 August at 1.30pm. We would like to ensure that all

Meeting of owners

A meeting will be held for the owners of the Māori freehold land known as Arowhenua 881 Village Section No 15 on 30 August, 1.30pm at Arowhenua Marae, 38 Huirapa Street, Temuka. Most of the owners in this section are from the Rickus whānau.

trustees. If you are interested in being a trustee, please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800 626 745 or email haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz before Friday 28 August. You can also express your interest of becoming a trustee at the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Haines for a proxy form.

The purpose of the meeting is to establish an Ahu Whenua Trust to manage this land and nominate

PhD research participation

David Betts, a social work PhD student from the University of Canterbury would like to interview older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) individuals about their experiences with social relationships and mental health.

anxiety, stress, depression or substance abuse.

David is interested in interviewing anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+, is of the age of 60+ and has some form of personal experience either directly or indirectly with mental health and wellbeing, such as;

If you are interested in taking part, or know of someone who might be, please feel free to contact the student for more information david.betts@pg.canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 027 430 7569. Thank you.

Information provided by participants will be kept confidential and this has been approved by the, University of Canterbury’s Human Ethics Committee.

Ngāi Tahu writers hui

A Ngāi Tahu writers hui will be held at Rāpaki Marae,17-19 July. Guest speakers include, Keri Hulme, author of The Bone People; Anton Blank, Ora Nui; Charisma Rangipunga, Dean Puna Wānaka, Patricia Wallace, and Te Hā. All enquiries should be sent to Janine Karetai: JKaretai@slingshot.co.nz or phone 021 244 5410.

Whānau reunion

The Hohepa Huria whānau will be holding a reunion at Tuahiwi Marae on Friday, 4 June 2016-Sunday, 6 June. For catering purposes, or for more information, all those who would like to attend should RSVP to Charlie Williams on 03 312 6538, by early February. The whānau will also be holding a meeting on 12 July 2015 at 12pm at the marae – all are welcome to attend.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Morgan Lee 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 Em: rapaki@xtra.co.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Adan Te Huia Ph: 03 319 6523 Em: adan.tehuia@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 366 4379 Em: onukumarae@gmail.com

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

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 Em: arowhenua@xtra.co.nz

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

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph/fax: 03 974 0215 Em: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 Em: hokonui@xtra.co.nz

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

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 5785083 Em: peajay@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 Em: masmith@slingshot.co.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Trish Little Ph: 021 0268 6790 Em: moppytee@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Rose Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is part of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu photograph collection and was taken on the weekend of 5-6 April 2014 at the Takahanga Marae wānanga/closing of the dining room. It shows Jane Morgan and four young girls who we would like identified. If you are able to provide names or further information please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).