Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Te Kōhaka

Ngāti Wheke has named its newest waka Te Kōhaka. The name relates to the intent behind the waka and references Whakaraupō and its ability to grow and sustain us, and where we are at in terms of the social change associated with the design thinking.

Tamariki Day

Over summer and autumn around 30 tamariki and their whānau came together a couple of times for whanaungatanga and a range of activities.

Marae improvements completed

Great to have the marae improvements completed including dining room extension, sound proofing, sound system, and laundry. The dining room extension is very popular with its million-dollar views.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

This year around 70 whānau gathered at Rāpaki to commemorate those who served.

Website

Now that the website is up and running it’s a great time for our Rāpaki whānau wherever they are to have a look and give us feedback about what else you would like to see on the website. To get your login to the whānau section setup please email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Acknowledgements

Wally Stone

Ko ngā pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata. Ko ngā pae tata, whakamaua kia tina. Seek to bring distant horizons close and sustain and maintain those that have been arrived at. The potential for tomorrow depends on what we do today.

Congratulations to Wally Stone on his induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. This was based on the ground-breaking work he did to establish Whale Watch Kaikōura and his work chairing Ngāi Tahu Holding Corporation, New Zealand Tourism Board, and Koau Capital Partners. The Rūnanga also acknowledges and thanks Wally for the huge contribution he has made to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke over many years.

Anake Goodall

Congratulations to our many graduates throughout the motu. Recently Taua Doe was seen at the Lincoln University graduation celebrating the conferral of an honorary doctorate on her son-in-law, Anake.

Notice of Owners Hui

Rāpaki No 31 {Rāpaki MR 875 Sec 31, Rāpaki No 31}

To all beneficial owners/shareholders in the above land, please be advised that a hui to discuss an application for an Occupation Order for an area of 806.5m² by Ila Maree Couch is to be held over Zoom commencing at 6:00pm on Friday 21 July.

For the Zoom link please email ilacouch@gmail.com

If you would like to attend, but are unable to do so via Zoom, please contact Ila to make an alternative arrangement.

A copy of the application for an Occupation Order and sketch plan can be obtained from Ila, email: ilacouch@gmail.com or ohone: 027-715-2449.

Spanning over four decades, Anake is known for his tireless work and service in both the public and private sectors. An Adjunct Professor for the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre University of Canterbury, former CEO Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tahu’s Claim Manager back in the rā, former director of Meridian Energy and chair of the Hillary Institute, Anake is no stranger to getting in and getting the mahi done.

Anake Goodall, Doctor of Natural Resources, honoris causa, congratulations!