TPR June-July 2013 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Maruaroa/Toru – JUNE

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kimberley Mainland nō Ngāi Ruahikihiki, Ngāi Tūāhuriri me Huirapa.

Tēnei marama • Reriti Tau celebrates her 21st birthday pg 7

• Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori Awards pg 27

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• Kā Pūtea Scholarships announced pg 30

Ōtākou open their new wharekai, Hākuiao pg 16

• Sports achiever returns to rugby pg 19

• Ngāi Tahu Roadshow programme for 2013 pg 31

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere It has been a very busy and positive month for me. I attended the World Indigenous Network Conference in Darwin, Australia at the end of May. The conference brought together indigenous peoples from around the globe to talk about resource management. It is inspiring when you have all these different indigenous peoples in one room, networking, sharing their values, their tikanga, their colourful lives. We have a lot of similarities, particularly the recognition of kaitiakitanga responsibilities. We shared with each other our strategies on how we work with governments, form partnerships and enhance our ability to manage natural environments. We all share a common interest, which is our tamariki, our future leaders. The delegates explored the idea of sharing knowledge by way of an exchange programme. This will give the opportunity for young indigenous people to visit other indigenous communities, focusing on what people are doing in their communities. I can see many benefits in this programme for our young people, which will support them in their endeavours to work in the environmental sector. Matapura Ellison and Kara Edwards were on this trip and we were very privileged to be able to visit Kakadu

National Park. It has the most stunning scenery. We visited many significant sites and caves with the most beautiful Aboriginal rock art. I really enjoyed the kōrero given about art work and the techniques used. The park is owned by the local Aboriginal people and they comanage the park with the Australian government. I look forward to continuing the relationships that we formed with many indigenous groups, their leaders and advisers. Back home we had a few significant events. As a tribe we celebrated the opening of Hākuiao, the new wharekai at Ōtākou Marae. Our Ōtākou cousins are blessed to have a very impressive building with spectacular views. The opening was attended by many and I would like to congratulate Ōtākou for an awesome day. A few days later the Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori awards were held at Ōtākou Marae so the wharekai was well and truly put to good use. I congratulate our reo Māori champions who have been continuously promoting the revitalisation of our language at a rūnanga level and across the iwi. Congratulations to Tahu Pōtiki who received the Aoraki Matatū award for his lifetime commitment to Kāi Tahu reo and to the Kotahi Mano Kāika team for organising an awesome evening. Koia kei a koutou mō te manaaki takata. As a sign we are moving into a post-earthquake recovery mode, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu agreed to dis-establish Te Awheawhe Rū

Whenua (TARW) as a committee of Te Rūnanga. TARW was established in April 2011 and was governed by the representatives from Rāpaki, Koukourārata, Taumutu, Ōnuku and Tuahiwi. They have had a huge responsibility in the response, recovery and rebuild and working closely with CERA and the Christchurch City Council. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Wally Stone and Elizabeth Cunningham, who both chaired the committee and a special acknowledgement to Rakiihia Tau Jnr and the office staff who provided support to TARW. Lastly, I would like to thank you all for your aroha, support and acknowledgements since my knighthood was announced. Maria and I have been blown away and humbled by all the messages of congratulations. As a whānau we did enjoy the formal ceremony at Government House but the highlight for me and my whānau was undoubtedly the event hosted at Takahanga the following day. A special thanks and mihi to the staff of Te Rūnanga, Karl Russell and the Kaikōura whānau for the hard work put in to make the celebration at Takahanga a success and to all those who attended. E kore rawa e māhiti te puna aroha, te puna whakamihi. Nāia māua ko Lady Maria e mihi kau ana, e uruhau ana, ka nui te māriri ki a koutou. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Incorporated Society – notice of intention to hold a postal ballot Closes 5pm, Monday 5 August 2013 Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Rūnanga

o Kaikōura Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 2

Appointment committee nominations

Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm on Monday 5 August will receive voting papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga are encouraged to ensure that their contact details are correct, by contacting the rūnanga as below.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. For further information and updated nomination forms please contact the Kaikōura office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by the Kaikōura office before 5pm on Monday 5 August.

Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura is also calling for nominations for the Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative to represent the interests of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. For further information and updated nomination forms please contact the Kaikōura office. The written forms

and requirements are to be received by the Kaikōura office before 5pm on Monday 5 August. Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, PO Box 39, Kaikōura. phone 03 319 6523; or email Lorraine Hawke on Lorraine.hawke@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae He pēpi

Matua Ant and Crystal are so proud. A moko for Karen and Michael Coakley, Karen and Hemi Mason, and Des Mahuika. Mokonui for Hector and Hilda Tainui. Congratulations to the whānau.

Tainui Mason Joseph Coakley was born on 28 May, weighing 8lbs 14oz.

Tainui Mason Joseph Coakley.

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, Hemi Mason, 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, Demelza Stuart.

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, Sylvia Corcoran.

Congratulations

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to express very special congratulations to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere, Tā Mark Solomon and Lady Marie Solomon.

Ngāti Waewae whānau had the pleasure of joining the celebration at Takahanga Marae.

Tā Mark and Lady Marie Solomon at Takahanga Marae.

Ātaahua tāua Matariki Tumahai and Violet Bradley.

Graduation

Congratulations to Tammy Johnstone, who graduated with her Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) degree from Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa, Dunedin. She is now teaching in Dunedin. Tammy’s brother Blair and sister Anna, are also teachers. Tammy’s whānau whakapapa to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae through the Parker and Mason families. Her parents Dave and Cheryl, whānau and friends are enormously proud of her efforts and know that our young people are in great hands.

Ngāti Waewae Reo Champion

Congratulations to Teena Henderson, who was awarded Te Pā Whakawairua – Papatipu Marae Reo Champion award at the Ngāi Tahu Reo Awards. Tammy Johnstone.

Marae development

Rūnanga business

Our new wharekai is scheduled to open early July. This will be a small whānau event similar to Te Tari opening. The building of our new wharenui is to start immediately.

Please contact Hamiria Hutana via email or phone if you require Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae whakapapa registration forms. Hamiria.Hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae phone 03 755 6451.

Upcoming hui

Ngāi Tahu Roadshow: Tuesday 27 August at Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae 6pm–9pm.

The new wharekai due to open in early July.

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

Rātou ki ā ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Kua tau te wā o Makariri ki ruka i te papa nei. Winter has definitely arrived here on Te Tai o Poutini, with cooler evenings and mornings, and the huka on Kā Tiritiri o te Moana and our mauka ariki, Aoraki. There’s a definite chill to the air. Further south, it’s been cold and wet and snowy.

Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua o te marama i pahure ake. E heke ana kā roimata takiwai o te hapū nei mō rātou kua hika mai, kua hika atu. E auē! Haere atu rā koutou, haere atu ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna e tatari ana ki tua o te ārai. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

Wharemahi

Marae

On the wharemahi front, Rachael Forsyth who has been working part-time as our kaiāwhina kaituhituhi (secretarial support), has been taken on as our full-time kaiāwhina (administrator). She is a welcome addition to our small team. The office renovations are almost completed, although some furniture still needs to be purchased; and we are working towards moving onto the Ngāi Tahu IT system.

We have had several groups at our marae over the past month. We were particularly pleased to welcome the Hollyford Track Guides, on their first visit. After several years of looking after us on our annual Hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai, we finally had the opportunity to reciprocate and to show our gratitude for the fantastic hospitality the guides always given us. Whānau who have participated in the hīkoi were invited to help host, cook, clean and entertain, and a number rallied together for this, including one who hitchhiked from Central Otago. It was a great opportunity for whānau to reconnect, share how much the hīkoi meant to them personally and to learn something of the history and whakapapa that ties us to Whakatipu Waitai.

Our rūnanganui (executive) continue to embrace the use of their tablets at their monthly meetings. The move to electronic board papers has reduced our paper use significantly. We have also moved to an electronic filing system, following a successful trial. This is still much a work in progress, but it will reduce our issues around storage of paper.

Kāti Māhaki whānau with Hollyford Guides on the mahau of our whare tīpuna, Kaipō.

Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (annual general meeting)

Hui rūnanganui − executive meetings

As advised last month, we have reviewed and changed the dates of our hui rūnanganui for the rest of the year. During winter months, hui rūnanganui are held in Hokitika and therefore our next two, scheduled for Saturday 13 July and 10 August, will start at 9.30am at our wharemahi.

Members and whānau are hereby notified that this year’s Hui-ā-Tau will be held on Saturday 21 September, at 9.45am with a mihi whakatau in our whare tipuna, Kaipō, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Maitahi (Bruce Bay). Hui-ā-Tau (annual general meeting) business will start at 10am.

Members are welcome to attend but should RSVP for catering purposes.

Pānui agenda

1. Mihimihi and karakia 2. Kai te noho – members present 3. Tuku aroha – apologies 4. Kā mate – acknowledgement of those who have passed away 5. Mahi ā whare – housekeeping 6. Mīniti – minutes of previous annual general meeting held 22 September 2012 7. Mea ka puta – matters arising 8. Pūroko pūtea – annual financial accounts 9. Appointment of auditor 10. Pūroko – reports 11. Pōtitanga rūnanganui – executive committee elections 12. Mahi whānui – general business An update regarding the annual general meeting will be posted on our website www.makaawhio.maori.nz before 20 August in line with the requirements of our constitution.

Waiata

We are holding weekly waiata sessions every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5pm, at the Rata Te Āwhina Trust Rooms in Hokitika. Nau mai, haere mai.

Hīkoi whakapapa

Another date to mark in your calendars is August 23-25. We will be taking a bus trip to complement our hīkoi to Waitaha last year. This time we are planning to take in the sights and kōrero, a little closer to home, in South Westland. So book your space now and see Ka Tangi te Kōkō for more information.

Communication

In addition to our quarterly newsletter, there are now a few ways you can keep in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s happening. Try our website: www.makaawhio.maori.nz, “friend” our Facebook page, read our blog: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz or twitter: @ makaawhio.

Accommodation will be available at our marae from Friday evening through until Sunday. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

We welcome contributions from whānau, so please send any news or photos to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or post a hard copy to Po Box 225, Hokitika 7842.

Membership register closing soon

Membership database

Each year as we prepare for our Hui-ā-Tau annual general meeting, we close our register to new members, so that those members eligible to vote at our hui can be identified. In line with the constitutional rules of our rūnanga, we wish to notify members that the membership register will be closed to new members from 19 August until and including 22 September 2013. Any registration applications received during that time will be held and processed on 23 September when the register will re-open for new members.

We have an increasing list of returned mail and emails. Members are encouraged to contact us on 0800 955 007 to check your address, email address and contact details are up-to-date. If you prefer emails, send through your name, the name of any other members in your household, along with your address and contact phone number to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz Contact can be made by email makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Rā whānau

Jack Crofts 11 January, Tehuia Bennett 25 February, Reriti Tau 11 April, Thomas Leota 28 April, Hana Reriti-Jones 20 June.

Happiest of 21st birthday wishes to the 1992 Crofts kids. This year our whānau have celebrated five 21st birthdays and we’d like to send a big mihi to each and every one of you:

Each spent their birthdays with whānau and friends in Wellington, Taumarunui, Tuahiwi, Perth and Auckland. Love to you all, Ngā Uri O Metapere.

Reriti Tau’s 21st birthday

Well what an awesome weekend that was. Thank you to everyone who came from near and far to help me celebrate my 21st birthday. It was such a delight having all of my whānau and friends from across Te Waipounamu, Te Ika a Māui and beyond with us at Tuahiwi Marae. It wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my whānau, who stepped in and helped to make my night the best ever. How fitting it was to have my Tāua Aroha Reriti-Crofts karanga our manuhiri into our whare and to have a mihi from both my Pōua Rakiihia Tau and Pōua Charlie Crofts. There were bus trips, film crews, meltdowns in the pouring rain when a hāngī was expected (until Uncle Peter Boy managed to get a flame thrower from Campbell’s to heat the irons – on yah Uncle), lots of kai and warm speeches, finishing with singing, great laughs and drinkies to match.

Hinewehi Mohi, Josephine Leota, Peter Gordon and Tania Hammond.

There was an abundance of incredible, distinctly Ngāi Tahu kai and I thank everyone who helped collect, gather and cook it. We really appreciate all of your help. We had the chance to have world renowned chef Peter Gordon (Ngāti Kurī and Ngāti Kahungunu) come and create a fusion of Ngāi Tahu delicacies mixed with his own international flair. Safe to say, i puta a pito! Can’t wait to see it all on TV3 on Fusion Feasts coming later in the year. With love, Reriti Tau.

Reriti Tau and Moana Maniapoto.

Reriti as a little wee toddler.

Josephine Leota and Amiria Reriti.

Māori trades trainees visit Kaiapoi Pā

nearby Pegasus township, to again be immersed in the deep and profound history of the area. It was there that He Toki students heard of Te Marino’s aspirations as a trustee of the Kaiapoi Pā Trust, to have a traditional Māori fence around both pā. He Toki students were invited to be part of the construction.

On Friday 14 June the Māori trades training programme, He Toki ki te Rika, visited Kaiapoi Pā. The visit was part of the He Toki students four-week work preparedness and self-identity programme. In this programme the students learn about the industry and gain knowledge about Ngāi Tahu history. Te Marino Lenihan, a trustee for this sacred site from Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, talked to the students about the significance of this special place to Ngāi Tahu and other iwi. Shortly after this the students visited another pā site located in

He Toki students and staff alike are incredible excited by the proposition to contribute to a project that supports iwi and Māori community this is firmly part of the heart and soul of He Toki ki te Rika.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke He pēpi hou

Three new mokopuna for Tāua Hapeti Stone Areka is the first son for Jenileigh and Jason Turuwhenua and little brother for Kura and Maia. Nixie Te Koha is the first daughter for Juanita and Nigel Arts and little sister for Manu, and Alandria is the first daughter for Rachel and Bobbi Teina Hepi and little sister for Wharekauri.

Nau mai haere mai ki te ao mārama ki a Amaia-Leigh. We warmly welcome Amaia-Leigh Kahurangi Nicholson the first great-great-mokopuna of the late Priscilla and David Stone to our whānau. Amaia-Leigh is the daughter of Tiarnii Johnson-Stone and Tamaingarunga Nicholson, a first mokopuna for Jasmine and Tom and first great-mokopuna for Myra and Karl Stone.

Left to right: Areka Turuwhenua (3 months) with his Ōtautahi cuzzies Nixie Te Koha (5 months) and Alandria Wikitoria (7 months).

Amaia-Leigh Kahurangi Nicholson with her parents.

Mila Ngarimu

A new great-mokopuna for Mavis Karena, mokopuna for Crocket and Tonianne and beautiful first daughter for Sheryl and Tem Ngarimu. Tēnā koutou ki te whānau whānui, ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou.

Mila Ngarimu.

Rūnanga appointments

work and commitment to his role as their Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative; and his commitment to supporting and providing assistance to the Executive Rūnanga process.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Rāpaki Rūnanga have appointed June Swindells as chairperson for the term of 13 May 2013 to September annual general meeting 2015. June spoke of growing up and living within the Rāpaki community for most of her life, and how she is committed to working on behalf of the hapū to bring about the best interests of the Rāpaki whānau at home and those living away.

It is with mixed emotions that Rāpaki thanks Elaine Dell and Herewini Banks for the 12 years of service and dedication they have given to their hapū. Many whānau will speak about them as “always willing to give and to go beyond the expectations of the hapū.” Nothing was too much for either of them. They never questioned, they just did it and they were always there at the Rāpaki events. The good news is that Elaine was ready to retire and both her and Ronald are entering a new stage in their lives, we wish them well.

The Appointments Committee interviewed and undertook a number of deliberation meetings before they made their decision to appoint Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative Nuku Korako effective from 20 June 2013. Nuku Korako gave special thanks to his kaumātua support, Aunty Rima Subritzky and Uncle Dudley Couch; and he acknowledged Rāpaki and thanked Wally Stone for his

Rāpaki welcomes Yvette Couch-Lewis back as office manager, to assist the general manager in implementing the hapū administration and communication strategy.

Marae development

On 5 May, the Rāpaki Reserve Trustees, Koruarua representatives, Pitama/Karatihi whānau and Briggs whānau met at Rāpaki to discuss the transfer of land between the parties to enable the continuation of the Marae Development Project, to construct the wharekai,

administration and ablution block. This hui was an historic event and well received and supported by all parties.

Tā Mark Solomon’s celebration

Early Friday morning Catherine Stuart and Sue Tipene arrived in Rāpaki to collect the Rāpaki whānau, Mariana Phillips, Huia Guthery, Ata Laffey, Te Whe Phillips.June Swindells and Herewini Banks followed in their own cars and all headed north to Kaikōura to be part of the celebration of Tā Mark’s knighthood. They enjoyed the kaimoana, activities and were amazed at the number of people who came to share in the celebrations with the Ngāi Tahu whānui. A proud moment for all of Ngāi Tahu.

From left; Mariana Phillips, Tā Mark Solomon, Huia Guthrie and Sue Tipene.

Rāpaki whānau home from France

arts, the people and the manaakitanga given to them was just beautiful. They described it as “two cultures proud of who they are, wanting to share their art and manaakitanga.” Back home many watched Facebook and felt proud because we knew they would be amazing and would uphold the mana of Rāpaki.

Our Rāpaki whānau, Te Ahikāroa are home from France. They are catching up on sleep and yet they are still exhilarated after performing 16 times over a period of five days. The stories of the friendships they made will be lasting and there are plans to reunite in the future. There was also a day of shopping in Paris and taking in all the city sights and in the countryside beyond. Hearing their amazement and wonder at the French culture,

Employment opportunity

Send in your CV before 15 July. To obtain a description and scope of the position please contact Rāpaki office on 03 3289417 or Yvette.couch-lewis@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

The Education kōmiti is looking for a person to provide services to Rāpaki and other Rākaihautū rūnaka as part of a new project being undertaken to: • Provide support to education kōmiti with school visits to marae • Provide support and education to schools in the takiwā for marae visits • Scope, consult and produce individual marae resource booklet • Expressions of interest are sought

Rūnanga meetings

The will be no July rūnanga meeting. The next meeting is on Sunday 11 August, with the annual general meeting on Sunday 8 September.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated − notice of intention to hold a postal ballot Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential full members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Appointment Committee Nominations Wairewa Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga office telephone 03 377 1513 or email wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received before 5pm on 7 August 2013 to: Wairewa Rūnanga office, PO Box 2845, Christchurch 8140.

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be full members of the rūnanga before 5pm on 7 August 2013 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a full member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with the rūnanga. Full members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by the rūnanga are correct.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative nominations Wairewa Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative and you can contact the Wairewa Rūnanga office telephone 03 377 1513, fax 03 365 4920 or email wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received before 5pm on 7 August 2013, to Wairewa Rūnanga office, PO Box 2845, Christchurch 8140.

Wairewa review update

A review of Wairewa Governance has been underway since January 2013. Our findings indicate that the systems of interactions across our structures, and the traditional functions (responsibilities), and processes (practices) could be a lot better - transparency, accountability, reporting to name a few. It’s also important that more whānau especially our tamariki, rangatahi and kaumātua contribute to the decisions and

Rau rakatira mā, hākui, hākoro mā, tēnā koutou. Ko tēnei te mihi mai i te tiamana o te Rūnaka o Wairewa ki kā hapū o Kāti Makō me Kāti Irakehu. Ko Irakehu he mana wahine, he wahine pūrotu. Huri noa, he mihi mahana ki kā whānau mai i te Hiku o te Ika ki Rakiura, ki kā whānau nō kā hau e whā. Nā reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.

planning for Wairewa rūnanga going forward.

Stay tuned to this space because over the next four months we will be calling on whānau to share ideas and aspirations for Te Mana Poupou 2020 - the vision, mission and charitable purposes of Wairewa Rūnanga.

If we remember the legendary exploits of Rakaihautū, the great captain of Te Waka Uruao - they remain relevant for today’s world. Rakaihautū saw opportunity and prosperity from the land, waterways and natural resources of the Horomaka. What is most exciting is that our recent scientific exploratory and research efforts indicate economic prosperity is sustainable for the medium to long term. Our Wairewa Vision continues to align with those of Rakaihautū - creating liveable landscapes, shaping our lakes and waterways and breathing life into the land, marae and people.

If you have any questions please email wairewa@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or wairewasecretary@ngaitahu.iwi. nz. We will send out a calendar of events by snail mail and email to all registered members. Piki tē Ora, Piki tē Kaha.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ngā mate

Master Taiaroa (Bubu) Tuatini-Love passed away on Thursday 2 May in Waikato Hospital surrounded by whānau.

Ka nui te mihi i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā.

We had his tangihanga at Te Puke Marae in Raetihi. We are so blessed to have had Taiaroa in our lives for eight short years. He showed and taught us all the true meaning of strength, aroha, and determination. He was a real fighter, right to the end. We were honoured to have our Ngāi Tahu kaumātua and leaders pay their respects at his tangihanga. A huge mihi and aroha goes out to our Ngāti Moki and Taumutu rūnanga whānau – love to you all and thank you so much for your aroha and koha. Arohanui, Maaki and Tipi. Master Taiaroa (Bubu) Tuatini-Love.

Rā whānau

Musson 6 June, Marino Maea 23 July, Hoani Korako Arahanga Martaindale 19 July.

Tamra Nutira 25 June, Isaac Nutira 25 June, Arahia Maea née Nutira 13 June, Aimee Polwart 15 June, Alexis

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Incorporated Society – notice of general meeting to request nominations

Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to provide its members with notice of a general meeting of the rūnanga on Sunday 11 August. At the general meeting Te Taumutu will be calling for nominations for the positions of Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative to represent the interests of Te Taumutu Rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

For further information and nomination forms please contact the Taumutu rūnanga office. The written forms and requirements are to be received at the general meeting on Sunday 11 August. Te Taumutu Rūnanga Inc Society PO Box 3214 Christchurch 8140 Ph: 03 371 2660 Email: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Re-homing horses

whānau) and Aitutaki Togia (Marsh whānau), we painted designs on the horses’ hindquarters and wore the Taumutu rūnanga t-shirts. Both girls and horses competed successfully throughout the day and collected a 2nd, 3rd, six 4th places, and two 5th place ribbons.

Out at Taumutu, Katrina Martin (Matene/Wards whānau) and her four daughters rescue and re-home horses that have had a bad life. Throughout their time at Taumutu, the horses gain weight and become familiar with places like Taumutu beach and Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere). Katrina and her daughters train the horses for trekking and shows. The recent show, Life After Racing, is for standard breeds that have failed as racehorses. For some of the horses, it is a chance to show people what they can do and for others, it’s a chance to recover and move on to new loving homes.

Tamara Martin competed on Bubba, who has been out at Taumutu for a year; and Ngahuia Martin rode Clyde, who has been out at Taumutu for seven years.

On 26 May at the Life After Racing show at Rangiora racecourse, we decided to add a bit of culture into the arena and with the help of Fiona Sloan (Teihoka

Next time you’re out at Taumutu look out for the horses in the urupā paddock or Bomma Mehlhopt’s paddock not far from the Ngāti Moki Marae. Well done to the Martin whānau on their great achievements and for the hard work they do with these stranded, unwanted, rescued horses.

Tamara Martin on Bubba.

Ngahuia and Tamara at Life after Racing.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ngā mate

Ki kā whānau Tipa, Hampsted, Mamaru, Graveson, Orbell, Horomia me Porete; kia kaha, kia manawanui. Ka mihi aroha ki a koutou kā whānau. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou ki a tātou, tēnā koutou katoa. Nā David Higgins.

Ki kā mate o ia whānau, haere atu rā koutou. Haere ki te kāika o kā mātua tīpuna e tari ana ki tua o te ārai. Moe mai ki te moeka roa, moe mai i te rakimārie. Haere atu rā.

He pēpi hou

Jan (nèe Faith) and Tony Smith (of Christchurch, currently in New Delhi) announce the arrival of their fifth mokopuna, little Madison Rae, to Teone and Hannah Smith, on 15 May, in New Plymouth. Her two brothers, Bryn and Olly are very happy to welcome her into their home.

Maddie at four weeks.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Tuia Te Here Tangata

Congratulations

We hosted Waiariki Parata Taiapa, along with a team of inspiring leaders recently, who assisted with our programme of planting native trees at Trotters Gorge. Their stay also involved sharing our history, creation stories and areas of importance to our hapū, iwi, whānau. Track their tour on Facebook.

Congratulations to Jonathon Richards – he uri tēnei nō te whānau Tipa, ko Nola tōna māmā, ko June tōna nāna. Jonathon recently passed his Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Part II fellowship specialist examinations in orthopaedic surgery. Over the next three years, Jonathon will work at the Royal Adelaide Hospital spinal unit and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham UK for his fellowship in spinal surgery, before completing his third and final year working on adult joint reconstruction surgery at London’s Royal National Orthopaedic unit at Stanmore Hospital. Kei runga noa atu.

Rūnaka education scholarship recipients

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s education scholarship recipients for 2013 are;

Waiariki Taiapa.

Jasmine McCarthy: Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) Allanah Harrington: Master’s in Neuroscience Rua McCallum: Doctor of Philosophy Ngaumutane Jones: Bachelor of Fine Arts Jordie Thompson: Certificate in Beauty Therapy, level 4 Chivala Heal: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Natasha Columbus: National Certificate in Fitness level 2 / Fitness Instructor, level 3.

James Marshall: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Jazmyne Casey: Advance Certificate in Travel/Tourism and Business Certificate in Conference and Events planning Gracie Bolton: Bachelor of Nursing Pagan Tawhai: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Mariana Pagan: Bachelor of Surveying Isaac Peterson: Diploma in Computing and Network Support Roslyn Nijenhuis: Certificate in Film and Television Lybina Rapatini: Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Certificate in Reflexology

Due to exams not all were able to attend and be presented with their cheques at our July meeting but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future ahead.

Gloria Colloty and James Marshall.

Gloria Colloty and Allanah Harrington.

Patrick Tipa and Chivala Heal.

From left; Meriana Smith, Roslyn Nijenhuis and Reita Mathews.

From left; Reita Mathews, Ellison Anderson and Mariana Pagan.

Ngaire Coy and Jordie Thompson.

Puaka Matariki breakfast

Some of our members attended the Puaka Matariki beakfast on Friday 14 June at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. This year’s proceeds from the breakfast are going to support Waiariki Parata Taiapa on his year-long haerenga as part of the Tuia crew.

Sally Wast and Tā Tipene O’Regan attending the breakfast.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Whakapapa o te Whare wānaka

another one. Thanks for an awesome weekend.” “For me the hui was all about making connections with each other and spending time together.”

The first of a series of whakapapa wānaka was held at Puketeraki Marae on 7-8 June. The theme was to foster understanding of relationships between whānau within the kāika – that is, to link whānau across whakapapa rather than just the direct lines of descent. We were joined by Terry Ryan from Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu and whānau came from as far as Christchurch for the hui. It was an exhausting, but very satisfying 24 hours. Comments included:

The next wānaka is being held Friday 6 – Saturday 7 September. Watch this space for updates.

“I appreciated the opportunity for whakawhanaungatanga, meeting new people who of course end up being your bones – love that.” “I was grateful for the welcoming openness of the gathering and I relished the sense of peacefulness in the people, despite our history being littered with battles and bloodshed.” “Thoroughly enjoyed myself, excited at the thought of

Elsie Ellison and Moana-o-Hinerangi at Whakapapa o te Whare.

Victoria Bryant, Jenny Smith and Brendan Flack enjoying the wānaka.

Robert Greene, Amber Bridgman and James York at Whakapapa o te Whare.

Adoption of the strategic plan 2013-2018

This is our five-year vision so go to www.puketeraki.co.nz and read this document. We plan to review our goals at the first meeting of every year until 2018. As members your input is vital.

At the rūnaka general meeting on 16 June, we finally adopted the rūnaka strategic plan 2013-2018. There are three key priorities: Ahi kā (all things pertaining to life at our home base, especially our people), partnerships, and ki waho (rūnaka interests/involvements that are not connected to the home base).

Mihi whakatau for his Holiness, the Dalai Lama

Five rūnaka members were part of a delegation, that welcomed the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, to the University of Otago in Dunedin on 11 June.

Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, who has met with his Holiness before (but not in a past life as far as we know) got up close and personal, just like old friends.

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama greets Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath at the mihi whakatau, University of Otago.

Reunion of the descendants of Motoitoi and Richard Driver A reunion is being planned for the descendants of Motoitoi, Richard Driver and their three daughters Maria, Emma and Mere. This will be held at Puketeraki, Easter 2014, from Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April. Please register your interest in attending by sending your name, address, phone number and email address to niccytaylor@gmail.com or anne.robertson@corrections. govt.nz As we are developing the programme details and confirming numbers, we will have a better idea of the registration fee, which will be finalised in August 2013. We welcome any suggestions for the programme.

Front left; Emma and Maria Driver.

Communications from the office

90th birthday party

We receive a huge amount of information at the rūnaka office that we feel is relevant to our members, so we are always trying to make sure that you are kept up to date with what is happening both internally and externally. But do we get it right? Do you receive too much information, or not enough? We would love to get your feedback. Also, if you want to change the way you receive pānui, for example email instead of snail mail, we want to know about that too. Our job is to keep the communication lines open. How can we make this experience better for you? Email me at the office for any feedback/suggestions: admin@puketeraki. co.nz

Our esteemed kaumātua, Mahana Walsh, is turning 90 in August and the family are planning an afternoon tea to celebrate. Please put this auspicious occasion in your diary – 1pm-5pm, Saturday 17 August at the marae. All members are welcome to attend.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Opening of Hākuiao

Tā Mark Solomon unveiled a plaque at the entrance to Hākuiao, and this was followed by a karakia by the Rev. Don Phillips. Manuhiri then filed into the wharekai to be greeted by Megan Potiki, Rebekah Langsbury and Samantha Ellison, along with tamariki from Portobello School’s Te Muaupoko, and the Kings and Queens High Schools’ kapa haka group, He Waka Kōtuia. Everyone was impressed.

On Thursday 13 June, the 173rd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi near Pukekura by Korako and Karetai, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou achieved a milestone – we celebrated the formal opening of our new wharekai Hākuiao.

The day was rounded off with a discussion on the constitution question, led by Tā Tipene O’Regan, Peter Chin and Professor John Burrows. He mihi nunui ki ngā ringawera me ngā kaimahi, especially Moana House mō te kai tino reka. Ka rawe koutou.

Te Mairiki Williams and Jade Morgan preparing for the wero to ngā manuhiri.

The day began with a pōwhiri to welcome our manuhiri from far and wide. Although the day started with persistent rain, the skies cleared at an opportune time, allowing our manuhiri to enjoy the day without getting wet.

Hmmm, namunamuā.

He Waka Kōtuia – haka pōwhiri.

Manawhenua in the wharenui Tamatea.

Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) Ngāi Tahu reo awards Haere tou kā mihi ki te tokorua i riro te taonga o te reo o Kāi Tahu mō Ōtākou. E ngā rau o tītapu, kai te mihi. Ki a Edward kōrua ko Tahu, mei kore kōrua, kai hea kē tātou tū ai?

He mihi to our reo champions from Ōtākou – Edward Ellison and Tahu Pōtiki. Even better, the Reo Awards were hosted here at Ōtākou and how fitting that Tahu received the Aoraki Matatū award on his papakāinga marae.

Me mihi ka tika ki tō tātou whanauka nō te nōta, ki a Komene, i riro ia te paraihe hoki mō tōna tautoko i te reo o Kāi Tahu. Kai whea mai koutou.

Hākuiao looked amazing decked out in lights, and everyone had a fantastic night. Well done, Paulette, Tori, and co – you did a tremendous job.

Hākuiao – tino ataahua!!

From left; Megan Pōtiki, Tahu Pōtiki and Edward Ellison.

Notice of intention to hold a postal ballot

Current members

Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou wishes to inform its current and potential members of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Appointment Kōmiti. Once elected, the Appointment Kōmiti will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative to represent its interests at meetings of Te Rūnanga ō Ngāi Tahu.

Contact the rūnanga office to ensure the contact details we hold for you are correct. Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm, 23 July 2013 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot.

Appointment Kōmiti nominations

Potential members

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou is calling for Appointment Kōmiti nominations. For more information regarding criteria and nomination forms, please contact the rūnanga office. Please note nominations close 5pm, 23 July 2013.

If you are able to: Trace your whakapapa from our tupuna Moki (II) or Taoka; or, Trace your whakapapa to an original Crown grantee to the land known as Ōtākou Native Reserve, you are eligible to become a member of the rūnanga, and are encouraged to apply to be registered. Registration forms are available on request from the rūnanga office.

Rachel Wesley Manager Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou ph: 03 478 0352 fax: 03 478 0354 email: rachel.wesley@tro.org.nz If you have any stories, pānui, news, or photos you wish to share with our wider whānau, email Rachel on rachel.wesley@tro.org.nz.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Our thoughts and condolences at this time go to all who have suffered the loss of loved ones

Nō reira aroha nui ki a koutou Kia kaha, kia māia, kei roto i te aroha o te Atua i runga rawa.

Matariki 2013

In conjunction with Te Iho Awhi Rito Social Services, we hosted about 75 people for Matariki celebrations. We had performances from Gore High School, Mataura Kia

Ngawari Te Kōhanga Reo and Te Ara Tika Kōhanga. It was a great day and we wish to thank all those involved who made the day of celebration one to remember.

Tamariki enjoying their day out.

Everyone enjoys the Matariki celebrations.

Solander Island – Kingdom of the Birds

Rūnanga business – membership registrations

Solander Island – Te Niho a Kewa – lies north-west of Stewart Island and guards the western approach to Foveaux Strait. The island is the eroded remains of an extinct volcano.

We are currently updating our member database and if you think your details will differ from what we have on file, we would appreciate it if you could please contact us with your updated details. You can either email us at hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 208 7954. If you wish to register with Hokonui rūnanga you can contact us on the above details to get a registration form or download it from our website: www.hokonuirunanga. org.nz

Terry Nicholas went down to the Solanders in May to accompany the research team from Te Papa on their travels. Michael Hall from Te Papa has written a very insightful blog Solander: Kingdom of the Birds which you can read here: http://blog.tepapa.govt. nz/2013/05/16/solander-kingdom-of-the-birds/

Whānau contributions

The bridge programme

We welcome contributions for Te Pānui Rūnaka from all Hokonui whānau, so please send us any stories, whānau news or photos you wish to share.

After a successful programme in 2012, Hokonui Rūnanga, the Salvation Army, Gore Counselling Services and Calvin Community Church will be running the Community Day, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment and Recovery Programme here in Gore in August. This programme is for anyone who is concerned about their own, or another’s drinking or drug habits. The programme is run in three blocks, each a fortnight apart. If you are interested in more information about the course please contact Terry Stott on 027 505 3150.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa,well whānau it’s that time again.

Three whānau from Waihōpai were invited to the KMK Te Reo Awards, held in Ōtākou’s beautiful wharekai, Hākuiao. The presenters, the evening and the great entertainment were well and truly worth ten stars. Thank you Ōtākou and congratulations to all the whānau who won awards – well deserved!

A lot has been happening down here in Waihōpai. I have been hui-hopping around the country – to Wellington, Christchurch and Invercargill. We have had our normal hui on the marae – general hui, rūnaka hui and te reo hui.

Our Waihōpai upoko went to Japan with our city council recently and by all accounts they had a great time. It was Michael’s first trip away.

It’s back to basics for us at Te Kōhaka Reo o Murihiku, with the tutors, seven tāua, one pōua, two pakeke and kids as well. Lydia Matenga Bull is taking a few of us for te reo too, so watch this space.

Congratulations to all the whānau who have had birthdays in the last few weeks; and a big hello to all the whānau in the North Island and overseas.

Ōtākou whānau were absolute winners at the opening of their new wharekai, Hākuiao. They looked after everyone extremely well. I didn’t hear one complaint. The food was beautifully prepared and presented too. Well done Ōtākou!

Well, that’s it from me, Squirrel on the Hill. Love a little, laugh a little, cry a little and remember whānau, play a little. Play has a very important role in our lives so big hugs everybody. Catch ya later.

Sports achiever returns to rugby

jump record at Western Heights High School – a record unbeaten for 16 years and previously held by All Black Caleb Ralph. Talor is a perfect example of why it’s important never to give up and we predict a bright sports future ahead for him.

Talor Kahu, the son of Mark Kahu (Ngāti Tura), and Marua Jan Kahu (née Te Au), (Ngāti Māmoe), of Rotorua, is no stranger to breaking sports records. Talor, 17, was badly injured playing rugby a few years ago and doctors thought he would never walk again but Talor never gave up and after succeeding in a number of other sports, he has returned to rugby and is now playing for the Western Heights High School First XV in Rotorua. Talor (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Atawhiua), is a descendant of Te Horio. He is the great-great grandson of Pene Te Au and Tuihikau, and Jacob George Newton and Arihi Newton (Whaitiri). After his rugby accident, Talor had a hospital visit from All Black, Buck Shelford who was on a promotional tour at the time. He advised Talor to play basketball or something else, until he recovered. Talor took his advice and made the New Zealand U17 basketball team to tour Australia in 2010 and is currently in the Rotorua U19 basketball representative side. He also took up volleyball after his accident and made the New Zealand U20 side to go to Malaysia 2012. Talor was chosen to go to Florida, USA with the New Zealand Junior Men’s volleyball team this year but chose to play volleyball for the North Island team to tour Brisbane Australia in June, instead. The North Island team are defending champions and Talor was part of the team when they won in Nelson 2012.

Talor Kāhu makes a comeback.

Not content with that, Talor has just broken the high

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated – notice of intention to hold a postal ballot

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Waihōpai Rūnaka Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are correct. Appointment Committee Nominations Waihōpai Rūnaka is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. You can contact the Waihōpai rūnaka office on 03 216 9074, fax 03 216 9916 or email info@waihopai.org.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received before 5pm, on 29 July, to Waihōpai Rūnaka office, PO Box 7017, Invercargill 9812.

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm on 29 July will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga

Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua

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

Te Rourou are close to starting the back part of their playground that has been in the pipeline for some time. The playground will reflect the community they live in and will be project-managed by Trish Kerr and Andria Cross. Trish and Andria are asking for whānau to support and assist them with a working bee to help tidy up and prepare the playground for this work. If you are interested, Trish and Andria can be contacted on 03 212 6026.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those who are celebrating their birthday this month.

Ngāi Tahu Reo Awards

Congratulations to Bubba Thompson a recipient of this year’s Te Pā Whakawairua – Kāi Tahu Papatipu Marae Reo Champion Award – a recognition for his reo initiatives and development within the environments of Te Rūnanga o Awarua and Te Rau Aroha Marae. Ka mau te wehi.

Rangatahi tumeke

Kia ora te whānau whānui o Ngāi Tahu. It’s time soon, for our next rangatahi tumeke camp in the Catlins (Te Ākau Tai Toka). If you are Ngāi Tahu and aged between, 13 and 17, we want to hear from you. Be quick rangatahi mā, as there are only ten spaces to fill. The dates are Friday 26 July until Monday 29 July. We start and finish at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff.

Kia Piki te Ora Hui

In May, Te Rau Aroha Marae was the venue for the National Māori Suicide Prevention Hui, organised by Leoma Tawaroa from Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu. The three days were well attended and topics discussed were: How do we engage in suicide prevention – at iwi, individual and leadership levels?

For registration forms and further information contact Stephanie Blair on 027 281 5708 or alternatively email Stephblair_@hotmail.com Registrations are required by 15 July. The team looks forward to meeting you and making your experience one to remember. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

The hui had a number of keynote and guest speakers, but one particularly interesting speaker was Mike King, entertainer and founder of ‘Key to Life’. Attendees said that they could relate to Mike’s kōrero as he drew from personal experiences. Rod Bartling from the Ministry of Health presented the NZ Suicide Prevention Action Plan that outlines the government’s $25 million four-year plan to battle one of the highest rates of youth suicide in the developed world.

Rūnanga administrator

Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Tina Mitchell tōku ingoa. Ko Piwakawaka, ko Taranaki ngā maunga Ko Waimamaku, ko Urenui ngā awa Ko Mahuhukiterangi, ko Tokomaru ngā waka Ko Ngāpuhi, ko Ngāti Mutunga ki Tarananki me Wharekauri, ko Ingarangi ngā iwi Ko Te Roroa, ko Ngāti Hinetuhi, ko Ngāti Kura ngā hapū

are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on (03) 2126029 or email tinamm@awarua.org. nz to request registration forms. We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Ko Waimamaku, ko Urenui, ko Whakamaharatanga ngā marae. Nō Motupohue ahau, engari ka noho au ki Waihōpai ināianei. I recently started working part-time for the rūnanga as the office administrator. My work history includes working for Inland Revenue Department, the Māori Land Court, Te Puni Kōkiri and WINZ.

Rūnanga monthly hui

Monthly hui for hapū members for the coming months will be held at Te Rau Aroha Marae, 6pm on 17 July and 14 August respectively. If the marae is unavailable, the hui will be held at the Awarua Rūnanga office, 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff.

I am in the office at 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff from Monday to Thursday between 9am and 2.30pm. You can visit me at the office, or you can telephone me on (03) 212 602 or mobile 027 525 7055, or alternatively you can email me on tinamm@awarua.org.nz Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā tatou katoa.

Rūnanga business

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories. Please send any news and photos to tinamm@awarua.org.nz or telephone 03 212 6029 or alternatively visit our office at 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff anytime.

Membership database

We are currently updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who need to be registered. If you

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, We hope you are all keeping warm and wintering well. If you have celebrated a birthday recently we trust that you had a great day and celebrated in style.

The trip to Rarotoka that was cancelled in May was rescheduled and took place on 21 – 23 June.

This month we have the principals’ hui and the Marine Mammal Stranding Hui scheduled to take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae.

Finally we would like to congratulate the waka ama group, who recently competed in the Icebreaker 2013 competition in Dunedin. Well done to all those participants and supporters who made the journey.

Dunedin Icebreaker Competition

but when we heard a haka from our supporters on the wharf, it gave us the push we needed to keep going. We finished our race in 1 hr 55 mins, and although we didn’t break any records or get a placing, we felt immensely proud of our efforts.

What a weekend we had in Dunedin for the Icebreaker 2013 Waka Ama Competition. Our first race was on Saturday, with Justine Bishop and I paddling the 10km race. Conditions, according to Fire and Ice (the club running the competition), were unlike any other Icebreaker competition – fine and warm. We managed to gain a second in our category, however, there were only three in it. We also managed to shave 20 minutes off our personal best time, which we were both really pleased with. Our Ngā Waka o Murihiku whānau also completed their 10km, W6 races on the Saturday with our Men’s W6 named “Blackballs” taking out first place. My husband Brett was in this crew. Sunday saw the weather change drastically but not until we were on the water. We paddled our 18km race and were very fortunate to have a huge amount of support from the rest of the Ngā Waka o Murihiku whānau, who had stayed the extra day to support us. They positioned themselves all over the harbour and screamed and yelled in support. During the last 3km of the race, the weather changed dramatically and we wondered if we would finish the race. The wind and water were slamming us,

The waka ama crew paddling hard.

For five of our six person crew this was their first waka ama competition, and four of them have only been paddling since February. Personally this was my first time steering in a competition. It was amazing to go to an event that also featured other crews from Murihiku, with so much support. One of the crew members from the Blackballs team was Tamatea Edwards. Tamatea is 13-years-old and the youngest paddler to ever paddle in an Icebreaker competition. The previous youngest was our very own Ruby Thomson aged 14.

our tamariki while we have been training. Thanks too, to Aunty Betty and Teina the team manager; Tane, Kayne and Riki Dallas for helping us out on the water; and, James York and Amber Bridgeman for their support at training sessions both here in Murihiku and at the competition in Dunedin; Tracey Tawha Wright, who supported and helped look after our kids in Dunedin; and thanks to Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Trust and Preston Russell Law for their generous donations. A big Thank you to Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka for lending us the van and assisting us with petrol vouchers and funding. Your continued support really means heaps to us. So what now for us? Well, we will still train once a week during winter and then we’ll slowly build up, as we head towards Kaiteriteri in November.

We all feel that we got plenty out of the weekend. It was a fantastic learning experience, and we are now looking forward to our next competition. It is hoped that we can participate in the Kaiteriteri competition in Nelson in November. Special acknowledgement must go to those who have supported us. Our mums (and tauti), husbands, partners and aunties, who have stayed at home and looked after

Nā Karina Davis Marsden.

Te Kāhui Rongoā – Trustee report

Trustees meet in Auckland every two months. In comparison to the other nine rohe, we have a huge area to cover. For us, there has been some difficulty involved in getting out and meeting with rongoā whānau further afield, and there is no budget to assist this mahi. However, we are trying to work out how to overcome this.

Te Kāhui Rongoā Trust is the recognised national governance body charged with protecting, nurturing and promoting rongoā me ōna tikanga. Formed by the merging of Ngā Ringa Whakahaere o Te Iwi Māori and Paepae Matua mō Rongoā, the trust has representatives from ten rohe across the country. In August 2012 your two southern representatives were voted on for the greater part of Te Waipounamu (i.e. the rohe of Ngāi Tahu). We are Muriel Johnstone nō Murihiku and Ramari Oliphant-Stewart nō Te Tai Poutini.

It is very exciting to read and see that interest and practice in rongoā Māori in the south is growing among us all - ka nui te mahi. For those rongoā whānau who have already registered, we do hope you are continuing to enjoy your practice in your home, your whare, rūnaka or marae. Remember to visit the website for regular updates and the latest news: http:rongoamaori.org.nz

The Trust has huge tasks ahead. Even simply considering strategic directions has led to in-depth discussions around the knowledge and information about comprehensive rongoā matters. There has also been input and member involvement in related mahi such as N.Z. Rongoā Standards, qualifications, integrated rongoā Māori and tikanga, with Manatū Hauora, Ministry of Health, Māori and others.

Ramari can be contacted at te.kauika@actrix.co.nz Muriel can be contacted at murieljohnstone@orakaaparima.org.nz Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa, Muriel māua ko Ramari.

Marine health

Senior environmental advisor, (mahinga kai monitoring and enhancement), (Kaitohutohu Pūtaiao – Mahinga Kai), from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Joe Wakefield, is part of a team taking tuaki and sediment samples from the Riverton-Aparima estuary. The sampling is to gauge the level of metal and pollutants present in order to evaluate the overall impact this has on the health of the tuaki and other marine life.

Joe Wakefield.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki

on 14 July. We’ll be focusing on refining our individual boards and designing and painting a large Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki kōwhaiwhai board. There have been a number of ideas discussed for the kaupapa and pattern for our major kōwhaiwhai, so watch this space.

Mahi toi – kōwhaiwhai The second of our mahi toi wānanga was held on Sunday 9 June. This wānanga was focused on kōwhaiwhai. Matene Climie gave an informative presentation about kōwhaiwhai and then introduced some exercises to develop our basic drawing techniques. The tamariki were the primary artists for the day; preparing their boards, tracing kōwhaiwhai patterns and painting them. They were excellent artists, naturally expressing themselves. Some worked quickly in a confident and relaxed way, while others took their time and were very careful and attentive to detail. They all enjoyed each other’s company. Kei runga noa atu koutou, tamariki mā.

Next hui Our next hui will be held on 14 July. Kaupapa: Whakanui i a Matariki mā te kai tahi i a tātou hua māra kai.

E ngā uri o Tahu, tēnā tātou. Ahakoa te makariri o Maruaroa, o Toru, o Whā i tēnei te wā o te Matariki, he mihi mahana ki a tātou katoa huri noa i te motu.

Celebrating Matariki with the produce from our own gardens. Matariki ahunga nui The Pleiades when many mounds were heaped up. Kia tū mai a Matariki kua ahuahua te whenua kia rite ai mō te ono kūmara. The season of Pleiades is the time that many mounds should be heaped up in preparation for kūmara planting. (Source: www.kōrero.māori.nz – Matariki booklet 2010) – Aoraki Matatū.

We’ll continue our kōwhaiwhai wānanga at our next hui

Ngakau Cook-Porter and Aniwaniwa Cook.

Matene Climie.

Tahu and Te Waikahua Paki and Nukuroa Rikihana.

Tiakihuia Mei Climie with Tahu and Nukuroa in the background.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Those who attended received much knowledge and support from our wonderful facilitators and many of our whānau would like Raina and Department of Conservation to facilitate more of these wānanga for us.

On May 25-26 we had the pleasure of hearing Raina and Doc Ferris share their vast knowledge with us at our Mana Wahine and Mana Tane Wānanga. The weather was not the best – a bit chilly and wet – but we hardly noticed given the interesting topics discussed.

Ronald Kerle (known as Bones to many of us) and June Rissetto have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A great afternoon was had by all, with many guests coming from far and wide. Many old friends and new friends came to wish them well on reaching this milestone.

The whanaungatanga had the warmth and wairua surrounding us all in the very special wharenui, which depicted all our tūpuna.

Coming up is the Hui-ā-Tau, 25-27 October. Make sure you have this in your diaries We’re looking forward to seeing you all there.

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Congratulations Proud dad Mark Raines attended the graduation of his son Buck from the Porirua Police College at the end of last year. Mark and Buck whakapapa to Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Mark is a committee member of the local rōpū. Buck is now working in Rotorua. Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana wish Buck all the best in his job within Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa.

Mark Raines (right) and his son Buck.

Chance meeting It’s a small world out there. Our secretary Kim Ellison was visiting Rarotonga and went along to the Te Punanga Nui Saturday morning market where she bumped into Ngāi Tahu Iwi Communications Advisor, Whetu Moataane, who just happened to be visiting Rarotonga at the same time. You never know where and when you will meet up with other Ngāi Tahu whānau.

Kim Ellison and Whetu Moataane in Rarotonga.

Hui Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana bi-montly hui will be held at Tauranga Boys’ College wharenui at 1pm on the following Sundays: 18 August, 20 October and 1 December

Earthquake Support Rū Whenua Whānau Workers/Earthquake Support Workers

Tamariki

Early childhood education and immunization Links to networks and services that provide expert knowledge in Māori ECE centres Links to services that offer childcare facilities.

Call 0800 KAI TAHU or 0800 524 8248.

Kaitoko Whānau workers work alongside whānau to help access services that enable whānau to make wellinformed decisions about their recovery and future.

Jobs and training

Links to relevant employment training providers such as He Toki ki te Rika, the Māori Trades Training course.

Here’s how Kaitoko Whānau can help: Face-to face, on-going support

Help in working towards your dream job or career Support in getting the boxes ticked: • Driver licensing • WINZ opportunities • Health/addiction networks • Warm and healthy whare Access to information, services and grants - making sure householders are warm and healthy.

Working through information

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!! 0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248.

• A check will be done on your property and contact made within 48 hours • Meetings are kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face • Kōrero about your unique circumstances over a cuppa • Time is taken to properly understand your situation and where to go from here.

A kaitoko can help sort through and understand what’s important information and if a solution needs to be found. Examples are: • Insurance policies • Technical Category TC/zones • Assessments/scope reports/repairs/the ‘opt out’ processes • Geotechnical requirements/links • Specialist help or relevant information/grants • Accommodation/tenancy leases • Understanding consent and confidentiality processes.

Kaitoko Whānau

Meet the kaitoko team affiliated to He Oranga Pounamu and contracted under Te Puni Kōkiri to deliver the 2013 Earthquake Support Service. Five kaitoko deliver specifically for Māori, and five navigators cater specifically to Tauiwi and Māori.

Contacts

Alexandra Cope tel 027 944 3470 or Sharon Hillier tel 021 851 325 or 0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248.

Kaitoko can advocate on your behalf, for example: organise meetings and help with: • EQC/EQR and other organisations • Conflict resolution • Planning pathways.

Planning for a better future

• Talking through how whānau daily life is affected and how this can be improved • Help in recognising stress and what to do about it • Matching needs with the right services • Help in working through your recovery, making decisions and planning a pathway forward which is best for your whānau • Making sure the whānau leads the way forward • Help with how to track and monitor progress toward a positive future!

From left to right front row: Alice Kemp, Rū Whenua intern for He Oranga Pounamu, Verona Manena, Te Puāwaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust, Annie Ahlbrant, Positive Directions Trust,(PDT) Cathy Sweet, PDT, Leone Whittaker; Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka, Fiona Marice; Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka; Karen Mills, Te Puāwaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust and Adele Tikao of PDT. In the Back Row Pere Tainui from Kākākura Trust. Absent: Ngaire Briggs and Tania Wilson from Te Ora Hou.

The Office Ngāi Tahu Reo Awards

revitalisation, create a sense of pride in what has been accomplished and generate inspiration for others following in recipients’ footsteps.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He takata, he takata, he takata. The purpose of the Ngāi Tahu Reo awards is to recognise, encourage and reward KMK’s most vital resource – our people. On Saturday 15 June Ōtākou Marae was the venue for the bi-annual Ngāi Tahu Reo Awards. The event was held in the new wharekai, Hākuiao. The awards promote the achievements and contributions of individuals, rūnaka and community groups to the revitalisation of te reo Māori in Te Waipounamu.

The categories are: Mātātahi Matatū – Kāi Tahu Rakatahi Reo Warrior (18-25-years-old), Te Puna o te Kī – Kāi Tahu Kaumātua Reo Champion, Te Pā Whakawairua – Kāi Tahu Papatipu Marae Reo Champions, Te Tautōhito – Te reo teacher of the year (This category is not just limited to Ngāi Tahu nominees), Taniwha Hikuroa - for contributions to te reo in the South Island. (This category is not just limited to Ngāi Tahu nominees), Aoraki Matatū - life time commitment to te reo o Kāi Tahu (this category is not just limited to Ngāi Tahu nominees)

They aim to promote further engagement of iwi members and the wider community in language

View the list of finalists and winners in our advert this Te Pānui Rūnaka page 34.

Tā Tipene O’Regan congratulates Henare Te Aika-Puanaki.

Edward Ellison.

Kukupa and Heather Tirikatene.

From left; Edward Ellison, Patrick Tipa, Bubba Thompson and Matapura Ellison.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

hapū and whānau.

On Friday 24 May-Sunday 26 May Tuahiwi hosted our KMK reo wānaka – Kia Kūrapa. The kaiako were Ariana Stevens, Karuna Thurlow, Brett Lee, Jeanine Tamati-Paratene, Corbin Te Aika and Henare Te Aika. These kaiako are a part of the 2012 rōpū, who have been attending reo wānaka (Aoraki Matatū) facilitated by Lynne Harata-Te Aika and Hana O’Regan.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi was well attended and the participants enjoyed learning te reo me ōna tikaka as well as some local history shared by the Te Aika whānau. The food was awesome – a huge mihi to Colleen and the crew, who ran the kitchen, as well as the tāua and whānau who made us welcome and comfortable.

The objective of Aoraki Matatū is to encourage and develop Kāi Tahu te reo kaiako, who can facilitate and deliver te reo initiatives within their own communities,

Nāhau te rourou, Nāhaku te rourou, Ka ora te reo Kāi Tahu.

Tātou ki te whutupōro

This is a new initiative that is a part of our Whānau Haereka programme. Whānau Haereka are opportunities for families to spend time together strengthening their te reo Māori bonds between te reo speaking families and building friendships between parents and between tamariki in te reo Māori. Tātou ki te Whutupōro targeted whānau who use te reo – from beginners to advanced levels. There were two haereka, Ōtautahi – Canterbury Crusaders versus the Blues and Ōtepoti – Otago Highlanders versus the Blues. Both home teams won- maybe something to do with the tautoko our rōpū provided? Whānau enjoyed pre-game banner making, face painting, chant creating and eating

parehe – pizza. Check out the whakaahua ātaahua on our KMK – Kotahi Mano Kāika facebook page (more photos to be uploaded Ōtautahi whānau).

Tamati Ellison gets crowd support.

All Black Hosea Gear meets some of the locals.

Karawhuia – let it rip Rutua – Tackle Ōtepoti/Otago Chant: Kaea: “Pato Pato” (Knock knock) Rōpū: “Hosea” (who’s there…) For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 5248242) or check out our website www. kmk.maori.nz

• Whenua Development • Mahinga Kai • …and more.

Calling for project applications now

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

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help revitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: • Whakapapa • Te Reo me ōna Tikanga • Mahi Toi • Whānau Development

Applications close Friday 27 September. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. Email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Or visit: www.ngaitahufund.com

Pānui – Win a board game

We hear lots of stories from whānau with great ideas for teaching their tamariki about the skills they need to deal with money. We want to share more of these tips with whānau and we are giving away five New Zealand finance games that are fun and will help your whānau learn. To be in to win either email us at whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz with ‘Win a Game’ in the subject line, or post onto our Facebook page and tell us how you are teaching your tamariki about money.

Whai Rawa profile

This month we are profiling two of our young Whai Rawa members, Lucie Maraea Russell and Monique Ataahua Russell. Whai Rawa spoke to Lucie and Monique’s parents, Jason and Fiona: Age: Lucie (4) and Monique (8) Occupation: Students and being cute Papatipu Rūnanga: Arowhenua/Ōtākou How long have you been in the Whai Rawa scheme? Around six years (for Monique)

Win a game to help teach your whānau about finance.

Whai Rawa Facebook page winner

Congratulations to Amy Midgley who was our Facebook competition winner. $50 – just for ‘liking’ Whai Rawa, on Facebook. Should we run this competition again? Let us know on our Facebook page, or by contacting us via our website www.whairawa.com

Not in Whai Rawa yet?

If you are not yet in, now is the best time to join the more than 18,000 whānau already in Whai Rawa. Contact us now on 0800 942 472, email whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or go to whairawa.com for a copy of the investment statement and application form.

Received your Whai Rawa statement and pānui?

Lucie (left) and her sister, Monique.

Whai Rawa six monthly statements were sent to all whānau already in Whai Rawa. If you have not received your statement(s) please contact us. If you are not yet in Whai Rawa and would like a copy of the latest pānui contact us. Let us know what you think about the new layout.

How easy is it to save with Whai Rawa? Super easy – we have direct credits every payday from our account to the girls’ accounts. It’s also easy for extended family to deposit into their deposit accounts at Westpac, which they often do on special occasions such as birthdays or Christmas. What benefits and opportunities does Whai Rawa have for you and your whānau? Firstly, we know that making tiny sacrifices now will mean big benefits for the girls when they are older, helping them to study at university or polytech, or to purchase their first homes. There are also major benefits in the balance ‘earnings’ (like interest) and the monetary rewards from Ngāi Tahu. We also feel that it gives our girls a link to Ngāi Tahu. We think of it a bit like a buyin, showing our faith in the future of the iwi. We like that it is with Whai Rawa rather than an Australian-owned bank.

StAteMent of Account 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013

<Member Name> c/o <Account Holder> <Add 1> <Add 2> <Add 3> <Add City> <Post code> <Add Country> (if non NZ)

Whai Rawa Fund Limited, 71 Corsair Drive, Ötautahi 8141

Your member number: Your IRD number: Your PIR: Your RSCT:

Please check that the above details are correct. If they are incorrect; or if you haven’t yet supplied these, please contact us. If you are not a New Zealand tax resident, different rules apply.

A regular savings plan can help your account balance grow so you and your whänau can reach your goals more quickly. Contact us about setting up an automatic payment or other payment options.

Mo-HioHio Pu- teA Pe-ke

Account Details

opening Balance as at 1 october 2012

$00.00

$35,000

Member Contributions

$00.00

$30,000

Third Party Contributions

$00.00

$25,000

Transfers from Other Whai Rawa Accounts

$00.00

$20,000

Matched Savings from Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu*

$00.00

Your Account HiStorY

as at 31 March

$15,000

Annual Distribution from Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu*

$00.00

Other Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu Contributions*

$00.00

Less Withdrawals

$00.00

$10,000 $5,000 $0 2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Since opening your account: Net Total Saved Plus Earnings Accrued minus PIE tax**

closing Balance as at 31 March 2013

$00.00 $00.00

$00.00

Total saved by you and your whänau

$00.00

Total matched savings and distributions from Te Rünanga

$00.00

Total earnings (similar to interest)

$00.00

*The net amount paid into your account for matched savings and annual distribution will depend on what RSCT rate you advised us of, if any, and whether you supplied an IRD number. See RSCT section overleaf for more information.

How will you use the Whai Rawa withdrawal for your benefit? Study first; home ownership second.

** The earnings shown above are for the period 1/10/12 to 31/3/13 while the PIE tax is an annual calculation and deduction. See your PIE Tax Statement overleaf for the full year statement of earnings and PIE tax deductions. All fees and operating costs of Whai Rawa (including apportioned overheads) to date have been paid by Te Rünanga o Ngäi Tahu. In this statement period they were $33 per member. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the figures displayed above, this statement is not a legal document and is provided as an indication only. All benefits are paid in accordance with the Trust Deed. For more information, please refer to the Whai Rawa Investment Statement.

2013 Kā Pūtea Scholarships

The table below lists the 22 scholarships approved ($1,500 per scholarship). 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).

The Kā Pūtea Scholarship Panel comprising Lisa Tumahai, Liz Brown (Papatipu Rūnanga education rep) and James Caygill (GM Tribal Interests) met in early June to award the 2013 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships.

For further information about these and other grants go to www.whairawa.com and click on ‘Grants’. Recipient

Studying

Ripeka Paraone

Graduate Diploma Business Administration

Hamiria Hutana

Diploma in Business

Institution University of Canterbury Open Polytechnic

Tasman Gillies

Master of Science

University of Otago

Mihiroa Gillies

Master of Science

University of Canterbury

Master of Human Interface Technology

University of Canterbury

Rory Clifford Bridget Robilliard Renata Davis

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Lincoln University

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts

University of Otago

Jasmine Knowles

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Massey University

Shaunee Morgan

Bachelor of Tourism

Candice Kameta

Bachelor of Māori Peforming Arts

Sarah-Lee Bragg

Bachelor of Teaching

University of Otago

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts

University of Otago

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce

University of Otago

Susannah Bull Ranui Ellison-Collins Madison Henry-Ryan

University of Waikato Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Bachelor of Design

Otago Polytechnic

Matthew Lewis

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

University of Otago

Cory Sellwood

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

University of Otago

Bachelor of Business Analysis

Waikato University

Clive Stone Angela Swindells-Wallace Brendon Tangiora Eve Timothy Juneea Robinson-Silbery Hugh McHugh

Graduate Certificate in Applied Arts Bachelor of Iwi and Environmental Management Post Graduate Certificates Masters of Mātauranga Māori Bachelor of Medicine Science with Honours

Whakapapa Unit

Whitireia Polytechnic Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waikato University Te Wānanga o Aotearoa University of Otago

back to Ngāi Tahu. I feel at home working alongside a like-minded team and am excited to be working for the Whakapapa Department.”

It was with mixed emotions that the Whakapapa Unit farewelled Kirsty Ameriks in May. Kirsty has secured a 12-month secondment with the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre based at the University of Canterbury. This is an amazing opportunity for Kirsty to enhance her knowledge of Ngāi Tahu history and whakapapa. It also gives her the opportunity to utilise her many skill sets that have not been required in her role with the whakapapa unit. We wish her well over the next 12 months and look forward to her return to the unit.

Also in May, Arihia Bennett, CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, appointed Uncle Terry Ryan as the Principal Advisor of the Whakapapa Team. “I am pleased to continue to be supported by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and to be part of the Whakapapa Team,” said Uncle Terry.

While we have struggled with the workload during Kirsty’s initial absence, we are now very pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Head to the Whakapapa Advisor Role. Jess, who is an active member of the Wairewa Rūnanga, was previously the office assistant for Business Support. Jess brings with her great energy, an urgency to get the work done and an immense pride and passion for working with whakapapa. “I am delighted to be joining the Whakapapa Team,” she says. “Working with such a knowledgeable team, I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge to give

Dr Terry Ryan, Kirsty Ameriks, Joseph Hullen, Jessica Head and Arapata Reuben.

Pānui Waikouaiti Foreshore Reserve

Waikouaiti Block XII Section 20

Ngāi Tahu Roadshows 2013

For catering purposes or for more information, please contact Tina Woodgate on events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

All persons who can whakapapa to Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki are invited to a meeting on 25 August, 12pm at Puketeraki Marae, for the purpose of: - replacing deceased trustees - report from trustees Contact: Trustees, Tony Parata and Matapura Ellison via email to desiree@ngaitahulaw.org.nz

– Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki hall and church All members of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki are invited by the remaining marae trustees to attend a meeting on 25 August, 1pm at Puketeraki Marae, for the purpose of replacing deceased and resigned trustees (up to four new trustees are sought). Contact Bruce Ritchie via email desiree@ngaitahulaw.org.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are back on the road again to meet and engage with the iwi. The primary purpose for the roadshows is to discuss, share and receive feedback on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

When Monday 29 July Tuesday 6 August

The Ngāi Tahu Roadshow team will include Kaiwhakahaere, Tā Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua, Lisa Tumahai, CEO, Arihia Bennett, and CE Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation, Mike Sang. Come to hear the kōrero and share your whakaaro on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. If you are unable to make any of these hui, please send questions to events@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz, post on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/TeRunangaoNgaiTahu or tweet @NgaiTahu.

Monday 12 August Tuesday 27 August Thursday 29 August

Where Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, Gisborne. Te Herenga Waka Marae, 46 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington. Araiteuru Marae, 24 Shetland St, Dunedin. Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga, 1 Old Christchurch Rd, Arahura, Hokitika Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramway Rd, Invercargill.

Time 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm

Woodend Corridor investigations Maori Freehold land: Part te Wera 873 BloCk

Auahi Kore

Smoke-Free Environments Project Kia ora whānau, do you, or anyone you know, smoke and have children under the age of 10? We are conducting a research project based around second-hand cigarette smoke levels in homes. Many of our whānau are unaware of the effects of second-hand smoke in homes. With the use of smoke monitors, we want to find out what level of smoke stays within the dwelling, but are also interested in those who smoke outside. We are not using the project as a way to lecture you about quitting smoking, but rather as a way to raise the awareness of the dangers for your whānau, of smoking and second-hand smoke in homes.

The owners of Part Te Wera 873 Block being all the land comprised and described in Computer Freehold Register 495271 in the Canterbury Land Registration District are invited to a Hui by the NZ Transport Agency. The purpose of the meeting is: • to consult on and outline the proposed Short Eastern Alignment for SH1 at Woodend in relation to this Maori Freehold Land • to outline the Resource Management Act process, Public Works Act process and the Maori Land Act options open to the owners of Part Te Wera 873 Block • to seek the views of the owners on the preferred approach under the Maori Land Act. The Hui will be held on Wednesday 24 July 2013, 5pm–8pm at Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi 7691, Kaiapoi. Light refreshments will be provided at 5.30pm.

So if you, or anyone you know want to take part in raising the awareness of smoking around tamariki in the Otago community, it would be great to hear from you. A koha will be given for participation in the project.

Further information on the proposed Short Eastern Alignment is available from www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/woodend-corridor or at the Tuahiwi Marae office.

If you would like to know more, or are interested in taking part in the project, please contact Jake Matheson on 027958-5499, or via email on jake@ktkoltd.co.nz

Colin Knaggs, State Highway Manager, NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch.

Reunion of Palmer whānau

Please forward changes of address, phone number and email to cherylmitchell@xtra.co.nz or 84 Halberg Street, Dallington, Christchurch 8061 or phone me on 03 385 2408.

We are organising a Palmer reunion for descendants of William McLuer and his wives, and updating our whānau database. This includes all our beneficial owners of Māori land interests and potential owners. 31

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tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Adrienne Rewi 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 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 Ph: 03 319 6523 Em: sara.watson@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: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 Em: moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

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

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 Em: glenys.russell@otakourunanga.org.nz Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 Em: info@waihopai.org.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 Em: awarua@xtra.co.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 Em: waihaomanager@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki te Tai Tokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 Em: wakataua@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Bruce Wakefield Ph: 027 223 5199 Em: wekepiri@xtra.co.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Pauline Cottrell Ph: 07 307 1469 Em: paulinecottrell@maxnet.co.nz

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

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 Waikato Jane Stevens Ph: 07 8245992 Em: kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 or 021 0365107 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 Tauranga Moana Joe Briggs Ph: 07 578 5997 Kim Rahiri - kimmie@kinect.co.nz

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Va’a Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

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

“The truth is, I never thought to step outside and take a look at my chimney. Turns out it was smoking far more than most people’s chimneys. So I started taking more care with the way I burn. Now I have a cleaner, hotter fire (and happier neighbours too). I want to do the right thing. And I am!” All our chimneys make a difference to our air. You can help clear the air with the following tips: 1. Go outside and check your chimney 2. Put your rubbish in the bin, not the fire 3. Use dry, seasoned wood only 4. Never burn treated wood 5. Don’t damp the fire down before you go to bed When your fire is well underway, all you should see is a thin wisp of smoke or no smoke at all. If you see a smoky chimney call 0800 329 276 (privacy protected).

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INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCIES IN TE WAIPOUNAMU Get whänau ready for potential disasters

Awhä (Storm)

Rū Whenua (Earthquake)

Ahi (Fire)

Home emergency kit

Have a whānau hui and get the following items ready, so if a disaster does happen your whānau is ready.

• At least 10 litres of water per person enough for three days • Important whānau documents, will, insurance papers, marriage certificates and so on • Alternative cooking source and utensils – BBQ, can opener, knives, matches or a lighter • Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes

• Blankets, sleeping bags, medications, baby and pet supplies • Torch and radio with spare batteries • Soap, wet wipes, toilet paper and large rubbish bags • Notebook, pen, charged cellphone and charger • First aid kit • Face and dust masks • Non-perishable food (Canned or dried) • Have a whānau discussion and choose a meeting point for whānau. You should also prepare a Getaway Kit. Keep it somewhere where you can get to quickly because during a disaster whänau may have to evacuate immediately.

Getaway Kit

All whānau members should pack a Getaway Kit and keep it somewhere where they can get to quickly. • Essential items for pëpi and tamariki • Change of clothes (warm and waterproof) and outdoor shoes • Torch and radio with spare batteries • Soap, wet wipes, sanitary items, toilet paper and large rubbish bags • First aid kit and essential medicines • Face and dust masks • Non-perishable food (Snacks) • A full water bottle • Important documents and identification • Mobility aids, hearing aids and glasses. Information provided by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

Ngā Wai Parekura (Floods or Tsunami)

Tahumaero (Pandemic)

Radio Stations

The following radio stations are used during emergencies Kaikoura Blue FM 100.3FM Te Tai Poutini Classic Hits Greymouth 90.7/93.1FM Classic HitsHokitika 93.1FM Classic Hits South Westland 90.5FM Ötautahi Radio New Zealand 101.7FM or 675AM Classic Hits 97.7/96.5FM Newstalk ZB 1098AM More FM 92.1FM Radio Live 99.3FM or 738AM The Breeze 94.5FM Arowhenua/Waihao Radio Ashburton 873AM Classic Hits 92.5FM Port FM 94.9FM or 98.9FM Ötakou More FM 97.4FM Classic Hits 89.4FM Radio Dunedin 1305AM Newstalk ZB 1044AM The Breeze 98.2FM Murihiku Classic Hits 98.8FM More FM 89.2FM Newstalk ZB 864AM Radio NZ 101.2FM

Tune in to to hear whänau updates Ötepoti 95.0 FM Ötautahi 90.5 FM Waihöpai 99.6 FM Sky Digital Channel 505 or tune in online at www.tahufm.com

During a disaster if you need emergency attention dial 111. Call 0800 KAI TAHU for assistance and information or go to www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photo was copied from the original glass plate negative in the old National Museum of New Zealand in the mid-1960s. It is possibly from the collections assembled by McDonald, Elsdon Best’s companion photographer and a long time staff member of the museum. It was taken at a kāika in Akaroa, possibly between 1880-1881. If you are able to provide names or information about this photograph, please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KĀI TAHU.