Te Panui Runaka March 2017 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Kahuru-Kai-Paeka/March 2017

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Nichola Wilkie nō Awarua, Puketeraki, me Ōraka Aparima.

TĒNEI MARAMA • • • •

Te Taoka o Te Tai-pūkarukaru o Poutini – pg 7 Manawa Tītī 2017 – pg 8 Nā Te Ao CD launch – pg 13 Te Hereka Waka – pg 21

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Congratulations Rhys Horrell – pg 27 Ngāi tahu ki Melbounre – pg 31-32 Celebrating the settlement of the Ngāi Tahu claim – pg 37 Kā Pūtea grants are increasing – pg 43.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Whakakapi Kia hiwa rā, kia oho, kia tū, kia mataara! Kua takoto te mānuka, hei kawe ake. Ka tau te mauri ora! Nekeneke noa mai ana a Rūaumoko i te kōpū o te whenua. Mataku tonu mai ana ngā mokopuna a Tāne-toko-i-rangi.

I would also like to congratulate all those who completed Aoraki Bound in February. Aoraki Bound is a mental and physical challenge and it is great to see another rōpū learn about Ngāi Tahutanga and be pushed to the edge. I know there will be some future tribal leaders to come out of this year’s alumni.

As I mentioned in my last column, 2017 is a very exciting year for Ngāi Tahu as it marks the significant milestone of 20 years since the Deed of Settlement. During the year we’ll be reflecting on our journey to settlement and recognising and paying tribute to those people past and present who dedicated their lives to progress the claim over many years. Watch this space as Poutūterangi, poua ki runga we tell some of those stories – but Poutokomanawa, titia ki raro for now, let’s remember some of Kua rauika te Matatini ki te Matau the key historical events that have o te Ika a Māui. Kārohirohi ana te happened in the month of March kahurangi o Te Wai – Pounamu e. that contributed to our Settlement. Tihei mauri ora. In 1859 the Kaikōura Deed was signed, this was one of the key land February marked six years since sales that helped Ngāi Tahu develop the tragic earthquakes that rocked our Settlement. In addition, March our Canterbury whānau, and I can’t was the month the Ngāi Tahu Māori think of anything more fitting to Trust moved into Te Waipounamu commemorate those who lost their House on Armagh Street. I’m sure lives than Oi Manawa, the Canterbury many whānau have good memories Earthquake National Memorial. The associated with that building and name was gifted by Ngāi Tahu and I hope one day Te Rūnanga o Ngāi means the tremor of the heart. Tahu will return to a building in the Ngāi Tūāhuriri and central city. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu played a significant role in the development In February, I also attended the and unveiling of Oi Manawa and Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi. The I would like to thank everyone Forum provided a great opportunity who was involved in the memorial for iwi from across Aotearoa to development and the many months of come together and discuss some of planning for the unveiling ceremony. the pressing issues for Māori. Some of the big discussions centred on February wasn’t only a time for freshwater, iwi engagement with commemoration, it was also about the Crown and the Children, Young celebration, and it was great to Persons and Their Families (Oranga be able to go to Te Mātinitini and Tamariki) Legislation Bill. Iwi Chairs support the four kapa hakā teams will continue to strongly advocate for from Te Waipounamu. Everyone in Māori on these, and other, kaupapa. the crowd was impressed by their routines and I was very proud of all the participants.

You will also be aware that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has paused the election process for the Kaiwhakahaere – a decision made by the board and announced by Arihia in late February. It has been more than two decades since the formation of TRoNT, and the departure of Tā Mark from the board late last year, who has admirably filled the Kaiwhakahaere role almost since TRoNT's inception, was seen as an ideal opportunity to review the role. Tā Mark leaves some big shoes to fill and a key part of this process is to review the Kaiwhakahaere role to identify whether it is appropriately structured and resourced as we enter the next phase of our iwi development, and to also identify a process that supports the smooth transition for the new Kaiwhakahaere into what is a crucially important role for Ngāi Tahu. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to get out into the beautiful autumn air and spend some time outside with whānau before we head into winter.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Ngā mate

Georgina Hilda Mary (Tilly) 14.05.33-15.01.17 Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa, Mummy was the last born of 17 children to Hopene Mason and Rititia Tainui and lived her entire life at Arahura. She was married to Hector Tainui (Spud) for 64yrs and they had one son (deceased) and five daughters. Later in life she attended a Te Hiringa three year te reo course in Greymouth with Ranui Ngarimu as her tutor. As a result, Mummy went on to tutor her own classes at Arahura for three years and then taught beginners at Westland High School using the Te Ātārangi method for 17yrs. Mummy was nominated for a Kingi Ihaka Award and won it for her dedication to te reo – her whānau were so proud of her winning. Mummy’s whānau wish to thank everyone who sent messages, flowers, made phone calls and attended her tangi – this was a true reflection of her outgoing and caring personality. Aroha nui Karen Coakley. Georgina Hilda Mary (Tilly).

He pēpi

Te Wherorangi Tainui Karma Tainui and Kasia Broughton are very proud to announce the birth of their son, Te Wherorangi Tainui born 8 February weighing 9lb 7oz. Nā Poua Hector Tainui and Nana Ngahuia Simon and favourite Uncle Anaru Tainui. (P.S. Anaru wrote this).

Rihari Tuati Faithful Tainui-Simon Winter Another handsome pēpi arrived into this big world on 22 February – Rihari Tuati Faithful Tainui-Simon Winter weighing 5lbs 12oz to proud parents Dejaleigh TainuiSimon and Logan Winter, Pōua and Taua – Mitai and Rosemarie Simon, Jamie Winter and Sueanne Wilson. Jana Arahura Tuhuru Pōua Paul and Tāua June Tuhuru are delighted to announce the arrival of their third mokopuna, Jana Arahura Tuhuru. Born 27 February 9:02am weighing 6lbs 11oz. Special congratulations to proud māmā Keri Tuhuru née Pomare – daughter of the late Roger and Mata Pomare of Tuahiwi, proud Papa Sam Tuhuru, sister Tayla and brother Mason.

Nikau Piripi Tainui-Goodmanson Proud parents Justice Tainui and Callum Goodmanson are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Nikau Piripi Tainui-Goodmanson, born at 9.09am on 16 February weighing 7lb 6oz. Another handsome mokopuna for Adrienne Tainui, Phillip Sutton, Chris and Laina Goodmanson and Rachel Wright; Pōua nui Alan Tainui and the late Hinemoana Rose Tainui.

Te Wherorangi Tainui.

Nikau Piripi Tainui-Goodmanson.

Rihari Tuati Faithful Tainui-Simon Winter.

Jana Arahura Tuhuru.

Rā whānau

Nikita Lang, Amber Trevathan, Riley Burke, Alan Russell, Jackie Lang, Gary Lang, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith Stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, AylaMarie Meihana. Aroha mai, rā whānau if I have missed your name, please ring the office so we can add you to the list.

Aquafabulous

Kia ora whānau, he mihi mahana ki a koutou. Aquafabulous has started for the year with a big splash, lots of laughter and bucket-loads of fun. I have been working with staff at the Hokitika pool and we have put together a totally new and exciting class. We have added a te reo component and music that you will know and love. Wai Korikori Tinana is suitable for all levels of fitness and we encourage you to go at your own pace and kua mutu when you are ready. New faces and new whānau are absolutely welcome, nau mai, haere mai. The bigger the rōpū, the bigger the splash.

Whānau having fun at Aquafabulous.

I would like to give a big shout-out to management and staff at Hokitika Pool and the wonderful Summer Lilley for helping me put together our Wai Korikori Tinana class for 2017, ka mau te wehi. I would also like to thank Poutini Waiora and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae for the ongoing awhi and tautoko for the Aquafabulous initiative which has been running since May 2016. Hei konā mai, Rauhine Coakley. Aquafabulous is held Tuesday mornings from 1011am at Hokitika Pool, Weld Street. Please contact Rauhine Coakley, Whānau Ora Navigator on 021 721 917 or email waewae.whanau@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information.

Hīkoi Waewae

Kia ora, my name is Jah-vana Lilley I am the co-ordinator for Hīkoi Waewae. For those of you that don’t know, we are a walking/tramping rōpū based on Te Tai Poutini. During our hīkoi we will be learning mātauranga Māori, whakapapa, tikanga, karakia, te reo, ngā hua o te ngahere and Māori place names. Our aim is to reconnect with our whenua by walking in the footsteps of our tūpuna to regain a sense of connection and belonging. Experience wellbeing through developing fitness and spending time in our natural environment, breathing clean fresh air and disconnecting from technology. Every Monday we go walking, depending on the weather as we don’t want to put anyone at risk. We have completed over 20 hīkoi including one overnight tramp and we are planning a second. We have an amazing dedicated group that varies in numbers from week-to-week. If you would like more information or to join in on a hīkoi or two then add our Facebook page “Hīkoi Waewae” and flick me a message or email us at: Hīkoi. Waewae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz we are always keen for new faces to join in on our awesome initiative.

Upcoming events

Karanga wānanga Te Rito o Te Reo - Te Kākano - The Seed A beginner’s course in karanga is being offered free to all women who wish to learn about the sacred art form. This course is being delivered by Liz Kereru (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) who has many years’ experience in teaching and delivery of karanga. No te reo or previous experience required, just a keen enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn. Come and learn in a safe environment where a wide range of kaupapa will be covered. Holistic methods of teaching will bring about individual empowerment and personal gratification for each wahine. Areas of study include: Māori World View – Te Ao Mārama, tikanga practices of the marae, pōwhiri protocols, te reo Māori, tikanga of karanga, karakia, waiata, pūrākau, mana wahine concepts to build your confidence and competency in karanga. This will be noho-based delivery four times during the year. Each noho will start at 4pm Friday night and finish 2pm Sunday afternoons. All noho will be held at Arahura Marae (yet to be confirmed). Accommodation, all meals, resources and teaching all included. Future dates are as follows: April 7-9, May 19-21, July 28-30, October 6-8. To register for this course please email: liz.kereru32@gmail.com.

Rūnanga business

Next rūnanga hui will Sunday 9 April, 11am at Arahura Marae. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz phone 03 755 6451 or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio kaupapa brought to fruition, with the completion and handing over of a Poutini Taoka to Te Matatini, the unveiling and blessing of Oi Manawa a kōhatu mauri specially sourced from our rohe and gifted to the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial and the blessing and unveiling of Ka maumahara tātou ki a rātou, a kōhatu mauri gifted to the Westland-Hokitika RSA – adding a further link in “He ara roimata”, a trail of tears circling Te Waipounamu and up to Waiouru.

Kāi Tahu, tēnā koutou. Nei rā te whakamiha ki a koutou o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate, kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a koutou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou, ka huri anō ki a tātou o te ao takata Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa The weather gods have continued to send us a mixed bag of weather here on Poutini. Although there have been some hints of raumati here, with Tamanui-te-raki shining brightly, we have also had more than our fair share of rain, which is keeping everything looking green and lush.

We also spent two days at our marae with the Department of Conservation (DoC) working on relationships, partnership in practice and how we will work together going forward. This led well into planning for the Westland National Park Plan Review which is currently being worked on. This is an excellent opportunity for us to see how the partnership works in reality as we pick up the pen to write the plan with DoC, and guide the journey within the National Park.

We have had a busy month and it doesn’t look to be slowing down. In February we saw three wonderful

He pēpi

Tia Waitaiki Winiata, mokopuna of Marie MahuikaForsyth was welcomed into the world early 26 February weighing 8lb 5 ozs by her Mama Amber Forsyth and Papa Kemp Winiata, big brother Khaison and big sister Amara.

Tia Waitaiki Winiata.

Oi Manawa

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio sent a small rōpū to tautoko the unveiling of the Te Oi Manawa Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. A beautiful ceremony, Kāti Māhaki were proud to witness the final resting place of the 270-kilogram kōhatu mauri pounamu that was specially chosen and extracted from a remote South Westland valley and gifted as an everlasting symbol of our aroha and to be a touchstone connecting visitors to the memorial, back to the whenua and those who have been before them. Nō reira, nei anō te mihi aroha ki a rātou kua hika i te rū whenua, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai rā i te rakimārie.

Whānau at the Christchurch Memorial.

Te Taoka o Te Tai-pūkarukaru o Poutini

On the same day Oi Manawa was unveiled, a small rōpu of Poutini Kāi Tahu carried a precious taoka to the pōwhiri for Te Matatini. Our kaikōrero, Upoko rūnanga Pīhopa Richard Wallace, spoke first on behalf of Poutini and Waitaha. While Waitaha Kapa sang the waiata tautoko, they took a very long walk across McLean Park Stadium in Napier to present a brand new taoka for Te Kairangi o Te Reo ā Tuhi – Written Te Reo Excellence, jointly sponsored by Poutini Kāi Tahu – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio.

artisans, Fayne Robinson and Turi Gibb using the finest pounamu to bring to life the poutini tides-Kahurangi from Ngāti Waewae, Inanga Tahutahi and Aotea from Makaawhio on a base of rimu inlaid with kōwhaiwhai taken from each of our Whare tīpuna. We were honoured to celebrate te reo-ā-tuhi and the stories they tell. Having handed over the taoka, we were unsure about the process for handover to the winner on finals day. Waitaha Cultural Council Chairwoman, Tāua Ranui Ngarimu did the honours, handing the taoka to Te Mātārae i Ōrehu, a regular top nine contender from Te Arawa.

Named Te Tai-pūkarukaru o Poutini – The gentle rippling waves of the Poutini Coast, by Tahu Pōtiki. Great composition is compared to the Poutini tides, the pictures the language paints and the emotions evoked and roused within every individual who hears the poetry. The stunning trophy was designed and carved by Poutini

Te Matatini 2017 took another step up from ours – 47 kapa competing, excellent venues, stalls and manaaki. They picked up on the feedback from our hui and ran with it. Ka mau te wehi Kahungungu.

Ranui Ngarimu presents Te Taoka o Te Tai-pūkarukaru o Poutini.

Te Taoka o Te Tai-pūkarukaru o Poutini.

RSA opening

Three years and a sterling fundraising effort, after their former building was closed and condemned by the Westland District Council due to earthquake safety concerns the new Westland Hokitika RSA was officially opened and rededicated at a dawn ceremony held on Saturday 26 February led by RSA Chaplain and Upoko rūnanga Pīhopa Richard Wallace.

throughout Te Waipounamu, which commemorated all Kāi Tahu war dead, was created. Today, the trail, He Ara Roimata, encircles the South Island and northward connecting to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington (pounamu crosses) and to “Tears on Greenstone-Roimata Pounamu” Memorial Wall. On the morning, another link was unveiled and added to the trail – Ka maumahara tātou ki a rātou.

We have had a long relationship with the RSA who had been kaitiaki of a plaque honoring two brothers who left Mahitahi to fight in WWI, never to return. The plaque was returned to us and now features as part of our memorial window in our whare Kaipō, where we hold our Annual ANZAC Day Service. In recognition of our relationship with the RSA we gifted in aroha a kōhatu mauri pounamu – Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. One of a cache of pounamu we extracted from the Cascade Plateau following the passing of the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu Vesting Act 1997. Named Kā roimata o Totoweka Tears of Totoweka by our people, it is a physical expression of sorrow, pain and the heavy impact of the war not only on our hapū but all Kāi Tahu. To acknowledge the heavy toll, pieces of “Kā roimata o Totoweka” were gifted to each papatipu rūnaka along with a taoka roimata (Tear drop pendant). In completing the gifting of these pieces, a symbolic “trail of tears”

Kōhatu mauri pounamu at the RSA opening.

Manawa Tītī

I was fortunate to be nominated to attend this leadership programme, I guess someone sees something in me that I haven’t seen perhaps. I will participate in three wānaka that will be held in different locations around Te Waipounamu. Our first wānaka was held at Tuahiwi Marae while Christchurch was being ravished with fire. Initially we were unclear this hui would go ahead as Tuahiwi had put the tono out and was to be a safe place for any refugees evacuated from their homes. On the day the hui was to start, we received a text saying that fortunately no more evacuations had happened and we were to meet at Tuahiwi.

One of the many things that really stuck out for me was that “to know where you are going, you must first know where you have come from”. Hence this particular wānaka was about our history as Ngāi Tahu and the Settlement which is only one chapter of Ngāi Tahu but granted, a very important chapter of the tribe. And that each generation has its own cause, so what will be ours? For myself, I believe that we need to be “cultivating our culture”. And as I am not a te reo speaker, my task is to learn, speak and show more of my culture so that I may teach my tamariki. “To feed the mind, you must also feed the body”. So chur to the whānau at Tuahiwi for the mean feeds during the weekend – I am still talking about them too! I could talk more about this humbling experience I was lucky to be involved in but Te Pānui Rūnaka probably will not want to publish my novel. Just know that I have come back inspired about my hapū and iwi and inspired by the possibilities and prospects that the future holds for us all. Nā Rachael Forsyth.

During the wānaka, I was captivated by the source of knowledge that our tribe holds within our tangata whenua. Trying to soak up every word that was spoken as I wrote quotes and phrases down, glancing at the new resources I was given and enjoying the new “lateral whakapapa connections” I was making with all the other wānaka participants/whānau.

Manawa Tītī 2017 at Tuahiwi Marae.

Education grants

Rakatahi matatū Māhaki These grants are aimed at enabling our Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered rakatahi to participate in leadership and growth opportunities, particularly tribal and Makaawhio wānaka and hīkoi. There is no closing date for this grant, however, once the annual amount has been distributed, no further grants will be available. Application forms can be downloaded from the rūnaka website or are available from the office.

Ngā pūtea Māhaki mātauraka Our Komiti Mātauraka wishes to announce that we have a range of scholarships available. Applications are now being accepted for the following pūtea tautoko. Application forms can be accessed via the rūnaka website or by contacting the office. Whaia te mātauraka Secondary boarding school scholarship These scholarships are open to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered students attending secondary boarding school (especially Māori boarding schools), who meet a set of criteria aimed at demonstrating commitment to kaupapa Māori, our rūnanga, hapū and iwi. An application pack can be accessed via the rūnanga office. Applications close 31 March 2017.

Rakatahi mātātoa Māhaki Applications are open to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered rakatahi, who meet registration and application criteria, to assist rakatahi who represent their region or Aotearoa in cultural, sporting, arts or leadership fields. There is no closing date for this grant, however, once the annual amount has been expended, no further grants will be available for that year. An application form is available via the rūnaka website or the office. 7

Bach for sale

Hui Harikoa To celebrate and acknowledge Tā Mark’s contribution as kaiwhakahaere a Hui Harikoa will be held on the 29 April at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae. Arrangements are still being finalised but please note your diary and send us an e-mail if you intend to come.

Only for descendants of traditional land owners and hapū members. Peter and Heather Orr wish to offer their bach for sale at a sale price of $130,000. Expressions of Interest for Lot 1 - DP3882, Block XIV Bruce Bay to be sent to: The Secretary, Mahitahi Ahu Whenua Trust, PO Box 255, Hokitika 7842 or email: Rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

First Aotea Wānaka To be held 22-24 April at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae. A separate pānui has been sent with more detail. Anzac Day ANZAC Day and the potential launch of the new Kāi Tahu WWI book (launch yet to be confirmed). This is an annual celebration commencing around 10.30am and finishing around 2pm.

Rūnaka website

For those of you who have not had a chance to check out our newly launched website, we invite you to do so: www.makaawhio.maori.nz registered members can access a members only section which allows them to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau but if you have not received one yet please contact the office to confirm current address.

Keeping in contact

Our recent mail outs have resulted in a lot of returned mail, which means our efforts to ensure that our membership database is up-to-date, still needs plenty of work. Members can help by contacting the office and checking we have correct address and e-mail contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna.

e-pānui rūnaka

These are sent by e-mail and can be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. If you have not received a copy please contact the office and let us know your e-mail address and we will add you to our whānau e-mail group. Let us know what you think and make sure you let us know if you have news and titbits to share. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

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

Maramataka

Mark your calendar. If you need more information, please contact the office. Nau mai, haere mai.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Kia ora koutou katoa, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke funding for charitable purposes will be available in April. To be eligible for grants you need to be a non-profit organisation or an individual who will not gain profit from the grant, with involvement in activities within the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke takiwā in the areas of health, welfare, environment, youth, religious, arts and culture. For more information please contact the office on the number listed below. Planning is underway for this event and we will advise full details in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Waharoa

A meeting was held with Caine Tauwhare on Saturday 18 February which encouraged gathering further information of what hapū members were looking to see in the design and framework of the waharoa.

Interim general manager appointed

Please join us in welcoming Andrew Scott, our interim General Manager to the office of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. Andrew’s background has included the role of programme manager for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Whai Rawa and Andrew has hit the ground running with some key projects including the final stage of building the new wharekai, which should be available for use as of 1 July.

Andrew Scott, new Interim General Manager.

Marae portfolio

The wharekai construction will be finished in time to open our doors on 1 July. The whare is used only to allow for our monthly rūnanga meetings. There are a number of bookings that we have been unable to support and the kaupapa they wished to share. Although this has been disappointing, there will be much celebration

in learning and sharing again once we have opened the doors. Rongoā is a focus for the marae this year and there has been some positive responses in from hapū members keen to learn more, this is a focus that also works in with our strategic plan and hapū aspirations. Nā Cushla Dwyer.

Recent fires

around potential dangers and the possibility of isolation we may face should roads become inaccessible.

It was a bittersweet time with the recent and destructive fires that cost both life and home for families. The office was inundated with calls asking around our safety, security and health. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming with the news that (aligned with the six degrees of separation theory) we did not fully escape someone being connected to us being affected. We were very fortunate and the smoke had risen high enough for business to continue as usual for both the office and the build of the wharekai, with a number of meetings postponed to the following week until the fire had been controlled in the event the one road leading out of Governors Bay via Lyttelton tunnel was required to provide any possible evacuations and congestion on the road. Any requirement to be in the area was definitely kept to a minimum.

Thank you again for all the relationships with members of our hapū that are built between our marae and areas of the community in the supportive mahi they provide. For any booking information or enquiries please contact the office on 03 328 9415.

It was reassuring to have a Civil Defence radio with the frequency set to any news on the Banks Peninsula and caring areas of community wishing to provide anything we may be in aid of. The photo included with this article shows how close we were to the situation and it has raised the issue to strengthen our community with more communication The recent fires approaching.

Mana Whenua Education Facilitator

Mātauraka Mahaanui Ko Te Poho o Tamatea, ko Maungataniwha ōku maunga Ko Rāpaki o Te Rakiwhakaputa, ko Mangamuka ōku marae. Ko Ngāi Tahu, ko Ngā Puhi ōku iwi Ko Ron rāua ko Elaine Dell ōku mātua Ko Janina Konia tōku ingoa. After completing my post graduate studies in Hōaka Pounamu at the University of Canterbury last year, I am excited to be in this role supporting the communities of learning; schools and early childhood centres in the Christchurch region. Born and raised in Christchurch, I completed my Fine Arts Degree in Dunedin in the 90s before returning home to finish my Diploma of Teaching (secondary). While still completing my training I was recruited by Trident High School in Whakatāne where I taught visual arts. In the early 2000's I was the Art Educator, Māori

Janina at Māori Graduation 2016 with her parents Ron and Elaine Dell.

for City Gallery Wellington, transforming exhibitions into culturally relevant learning for students from primary through to tertiary. I bring diverse experience in teaching both domestically and internationally and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skills in supporting the work of Mātauraka Mahaanui. In particular, I look forward to strengthening my Ngāi Tahutanga and working with whānau in a kaupapa I feel passionate about.

Janina with husband Andre Konia and their children Holly and Eden Konia.

Aoraki Bound

I’ve been back in the ‘real’ world now for two weeks and the memories of Aoraki Bound are still fresh. Our group is still keeping in contact and the practises are still a part of me, from wearing a watch and going for a quick dip after a run to daily karakia, using my reo and continuing with my own wānanga. My desire to learn, connect and stay true to my values and goals is still strong. So is my dislike for canned corned beef. That’s probably the only experience I’m not keen to repeat. I knew I’d learn and experience a lot but I didn’t expect this hīkoi to have such a profound impact. I knew I’d follow in the footsteps of my ancestors, that I’d get fitter and not smoke and not touch my phone for a whole 20 days. I didn’t expect to let so much go. You are given a lot and you give a lot of yourself. It’s a humbling experience. The sharing of knowledge, experience, feelings and understanding from our facilitators and group-mates was really special. It is the kind of special that can sound a bit cheesy when you’re trying to explain it back here in this world, but that doesn’t detract from how cool it was

and is. If you get the opportunity to go – take it. Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua. Nā Saelyn Guyton.

Saelyn Guyton.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga have arrived from over the ditch (Australia) for her Papa’s birthday and of course for my cousin Toko’s birthday next week. Now that is going to be one lovely weekend, what do you think Cousin Charlie, but never mind, I’ll do all the drinking for you and I, with the help of Meri Crofts.

We have had both a bad and good month, with our mate and then hui, but condolences to all, as the saying goes, cheer up, all will be ok. Well, as for our ‘hui weeks,’ all is good. We have dear old June’s Birthday and my moko David-Mark, who travelled down from Huntly with his family. So it will be a good two days celebrating. The next day will be a sad one for a whānau who has lost a loved one.

Well let’s be serious, Ngawini has been suffering with a sore back, which has stopped her tasting wine – that’s for me again. Rex has gone up the line to Glentunnel I think, for another moko birthday, so him and his whānau are also away.

As this is written, today is all celebration at 233 Tuahiwi Road. Tents are going up, cars in and out, children’s toys all getting put up. So busy, a lovely day will be had by all. My moko and moko-moko (Metapere and Manaaki)

What did you all think about the Te Matatini hui? Some great performers, but oh! The poi is so awesome and the formations are so neat. Well I will give more next time, here’s a little poem from someone getting old, which I think is very true

I’ve got dents and scratches in my finish My headlights are out of focus And it’s hard to see things close up My tractions not as good as it once was And it takes hours to reach my maximum speed But the worst of it is that almost Every time I sneeze, cough or splutter My radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires. It’s so true isn’t it! So lots of love to all, see you next time, K.K.K xxx.

How we get older like dilapidated cars If my body were a car I would be thinking of trading it in

Komiti Takiwā o Te Waipounamu – whiti atu ki Wharekauri

• July 7-9 Pōwhiri 5pm - Te Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road Tuahiwi • August 11-13 Pōwhiri 5pm - Te Tuahiwi Marae 219 Tuahiwi Rd Tuahiwi • September 15-17 TBC - Te Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield Road, Christchurch.

We held an excellent Hāhi Wānanga at Tuahiwi Marae on 9-11 December.

Āpōtoro Takiwā Kereama Pene came from Tāmaki Makaurau to teach us about Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Rātana and the Māramatanga. Āpōtoro Rehita Daniel Nehemia along with Te Whaea o te Katoa Reo members came as did the Heketari and Reo members from Rātana Pa. We spent the whole weekend thoroughly enjoying ourselves, listening to the stories, history and prophesies of the Māngai in a two way processes of questions, answers and periodically some fierce debates. We also had the pleasure of listening to our reo members playing our favourite marches and absolutely loved singing our little hearts out to our Waiata Whakamoemiti! Awesome! Ōtautahi Māori Women’s Welfare League took care of our sustenance to the max, we thoroughly enjoyed all that wonderful kai that has led us to wanting more of the same, and then some!

There are enough spaces for 21 students. All Pou (Āpōtoro Rehita, Āpōtoro Wairua, Ākonga, Āwhina, Rōpū Raupō, Kātipa, Te Reo, and Koea) will have first option. Thereafter, mōrehu and anyone else interested in learning or re-learning about our hāhi and māramatanga are encouraged to enrol. There are no study fees but two forms of identification are required. Adult learning only, there are100 study hours in five weekend wānanga. Piki te ora, piki te kaha me te māramatanga ki a tātou katoa. Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP Tiamana, Te Komiti Takiwā o Te Wai Waipounamu – whiti atu ki Wharekauri. aroharc@xtra.co.nz

To that end, we have leg-roped Āpōtoro Takiwā Kereama and whanaunga from Te Ōmeka Pā in Matamata to set up more wānanga for this year. Here are the dates: • May 12-14 Pōwhiri 5pm - Te Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road Tuahiwi • June 16-18 Pōwhiri 5pm - Te Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield Road, Christchurch

Poem by Lesel Flutey

If we If we speak words of racism Then what do we teach When our young learn To copy and imitate our speech If we hide what’s unlovable How can we face What’s been hidden When it’s brought into our space If we spin on the spokes of judgement Unable to detach

How will we know On the inside what is a match If we wear a mask of illusion Then we aren’t really free Covering our faults and flaws Hoping no one can see If we have painted on ears And wish not to hear And refuse to listen Then how will we care If we swim in the waters of stagnation 11

No movement or growth How will we balance If we don’t look at both If we hear the unheard And see the unseen And feel the unfelt We can touch in between If we opened up If we learn to extend Then we wouldn’t have To learn to pretend.

Notice of owners

This is to give notice to all persons who descend from the original landowners of the Kaiapoi Māori Reserve 873, who therefore have the right to be buried in the Te Urutī Cemetery (section 101).

Due to the heavy use and uncoordinated activities of our urupā, please refer all questions over usage and burial to our newly nominated trustees via the office of Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.

Meeting of owners and trustees

Date: 29 April 2017 Time: 1pm Location: Kaiapoi Club Level 2 Room 3, 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi Contact: Wiremu Hopkinson 03 3276621 or 0273659382

1906 Māori Land – Alton Block 4 Section 6 The purpose of this meeting is the election of new trustee’s and the proposed salvage of dead standing and windfall Rimu trees.

CD launch

Nā Te Ao CD Launch was a huge success and enjoyed by all the whānau who attended. The patron and kaumātua of Whetu Ariki Charitable Trust and one of the few surviving members of Te Whetu Ariki o Kahukura was called onto Tuahiwi Marae by Reimona Crofts and Ranui Ngarimu, who is also a former member of Whetū Ariki. The launch brought whānau together from Arowhenua, Waihao, Moeraki, Rāpaki and Waitaha who travelled up from their hapū, I would like to extend my gratitude and aroha to you all for travelling so far. It was an absolute pleasure reconnecting with you and presenting you with your personally signed CD.

‘Tuahiwi do it!', and you soon know if you’re not on the same page as her, an absolute taonga! With the help of my Brennan whānau, Ko Tāne and Joan we managed to stay within the timeframes, all thanks to a ‘run-sheet’ which was the ‘star of the day’ and provided us with lots of joking and teasing. Once the CD was blessed by brother Pete, it was then launched by some of the original members of Pounamu Ngāi Tahu. Personally signed autographed CDs by myself, lots of photos, lots of hugs and kisses, CD playing in the background, then off we all headed for the kai. Thank you Joan and Ko Tāne for being such professionals and a well-oiled machine in the front of house! Then the orchestra and Maui Brennan started – A classical ensemble – cellist, violins, flutist, all introduced by Maui Brennan who played on his own keyboard and was accompanied by members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra – amazing music played during the hākari, concluding with the Brennan whānau waiata ‘ka kitea’.

The re-connections of whānau links through Nā Te Ao was achieved by Sir Toby Curtis and Te Maire Tau kōrero, where they both intricately wove all the Ngāi Tahu whānui together, it was so lovely to hear the old familiar family names and to reminisce about the stories of the past. Nā Te Ao bought all those stories to life again with lots of laughter and nodding of heads, especially from our Aunty Sonni who graced us with her presence, not forgetting that she was the principal Tuahiwi performer who travelled to Te Arawa with her uncle Te Ari Pitama and taught them the four long poi, in exchange for a very popular iconic Te Arawa poi called ‘pākete whero’.

Finally, a big thank you to Te Maire for your dedicated support to my Nā Te Ao, after the ‘penny-dropped’ your smile was priceless. To Aunty Sue and Uncle Albert thank you for all your unconditional support. On behalf of Whetū Ariki Trust, I would like to thank you all and hope that you have all listened to your CD and are enjoying it. Ngā mihi, Timua.

Our darling Aunty Pat was stunning and provided the matriarchal support that is so treasured by us all, she is always so lovingly dedicated to the true style of how

Timua Brennan with Ruth Jennings, graphic designer for the album.

Timua Brennan with Aunty Soni and her daughter Iola Bennett.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ko Aoraki ko tātou, ko tātou ko Aoraki. This year I was presented with the opportunity to take part in Aoraki Bound and I grabbed the challenge with both hands, and tried really hard not to think about the reality of what I was about to do! Aoraki Bound was everything and more than I expected it to be. Since I have been back everyone has been asking “What was it like?”, “What were your highlights?”. They have proven to be very hard questions to answer. For those who know me well, the best answer I have is – there wasn’t a single minute when I didn’t want to be there. I can honestly say this is the truth, every activity, every bit of pain, every laugh and conversation, every challenge, every person all contributed to an absolutely indescribable 20 days of adventure. From Anakiwa our next stop was Arahura Marae. I was honoured to be able to support and be supported by two other wāhine toa from our combined whānau. What a marae to stand and karanga on! By now we were bonded as a whānau and this karanga meant so much more to be representing all of us as one rōpū. I increasingly found that I was able to draw strength from those standing with us and the presence of our taiao that surrounded us. To karanga with the mighty Arahura rushing beside us and the greatness of Tūhuru ahead of us was all we needed to guide us into one of the most incredible whare that I’ve ever seen. Ki a koutou ngā toka tū awa o Arahura e rere tāku kura ki mua o Tūhuru e, tōia mai, tōia mai, tōia mai rā e.

He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora – the feelings in your heart will enhance your sense of self-worth. I honestly thought that karanga would be one of those things that the more you did it the easier it would become, I was mistaken. With every step I took on this hīkoi of karanga they became more meaningful, more spiritual and more difficult to do justice to a role that has been one of the greatest challenges and honours of my life to date. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in Aoraki Bound, those who have come before us and those that will come after us. Ngā mihi manahau ki ō mātou kaiako, Sampson, Tiaki, Rangimarie nō mātou te whiwhi i ako ki ō koutou taha, thank you for being alongside us, challenging us, listening to us and for the Anakiwa sets! To the kaiako from Outward Bound, Kate, Shelby, Meg, Dave and Tui – kei runga noa atu koutou! To learn from you all and with you all was such a privilege. I am in awe of your skills, patience and enthusiasm for the work that you do. A special mention must go to the whānau of Kupe 626 and Kuramarotini 626 without who this experience would’ve been nowhere near as amazing.

Our next marae hop was to Arowhenua. This was a stop that I had been talking myself in and out of being kaikaranga for the whole trip. Arowhenua is home for me and with that I felt an increased sense of responsibility and pressure. However due to a couple of circumstances the choice of whether to karanga or not to karanga was no longer a choice. I felt no sense of calm this time, I was honoured to undertake the role but I was stressing out prior to it, fairly overcome with emotion during it and had to work really hard to hold it together afterwards. I am currently unable to come up with a term that encapsulates what it meant to me to stand and be māngai for a whānau that had come to mean everything to me while entering Arowhenua where my whānau had lived generations ago but had long been disconnected from. I believe that things happen for a reason. During our time at Arowhenua we got to sit down with Aunty Suzy and talk about things wāhine and have a good look at the role karanga plays. Amongst many things Aunty Suzy talked to us about making mistakes during karanga. Basically what I got from her kōrero was that whatever came from us at the time is what is meant to come from us regardless of what we had planned to do. Ki a koe e tōku mātanga, tēnei aku mihi whakawhetai ki a koe.

Hōpua mai ki te puna tapu o Pūkaki e rere i uta ki Waitaki e Tōia mai e te waka o Aoraki i tōia mai ki te mauka whakahī te mauka whakahā Hōpua mai, hōpua mai, hōpua mai ra ē. Rarau mai, rarau mai rā e te tī e te tā ki ngā whakaeke haumi ē, hui ē Ko Aoraki ko tātou, ko tātou ko Aoraki e Piri mai, tata mai, tūhono mai e. Nā Gemma Stewart.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata He pēpi

Mahara Parekarewa Ana Awhina Tungia, daughter of Awhina Boothman and Tamehana Tungia, was born 9 January 2017. Mahara is baby sister to Teiria and Rahurahu. Moko of Louise Deer, Great-Moko of Awhina Ana Ruru.

Mahara Parekarewa Ana Awhina.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Marae news

Garden opening day The official opening and blessing of the garden was held 12 February following the whānau meeting. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Department of Corrections for the propagating of native seeds. Following the opening, whānau and invited guests enjoyed a kai with fresh veggies from the garden in recognition of their assistance in this project.

Whānau looking at the gardens after the opening.

Waihao Downs School

The marae had the pleasure of having Waihao Downs School out for an excursion. South Canterbury Museum educators and ‘Well-being and Vitality in Education’ (WAVE) facilitators provided some fantastic activities for the children throughout the day along with Upoko Tewera King and Kaikaranga Wendy Heath.

Waihao Downs School Pupils with Tewera King.

Whaia te Hauora

On 26 Feb we held Whaia te Hauora event of wellness at Aotahi, University of Canterbury. Whaia te Hauora was born out of the whānau that attended the Te Pūtahitanga symposium. There was a lot of good information and ideas around whānau well-being, however there was little action taken by our whānau. From this we took an approach to start connecting with whānau to engage in their own wellness. Whānau enjoyed a seminar run by Brainwave Trust Aotearoa about unraveling the teenage brain – fantastic information on teenagers delivered in a way that everyone can engage and understand. We also had information from the “All right?” Campaign, Victim Support, the 5 Ways of Well-being and Thursdays in Black. All of these are free resources that are available for whānau to access. We hope to run similar events throughout the year.

Aunty Dimp, Leila Gardner and Aunty Echo.

Rūnanga information

School shoes The 2017 school shoe grant has been endorsed by the executive and will run throughout the year. Any whānau member who would like to apply for this grant can request an application form from the rūnanga office.

These whānau meetings will be held from 10.3012.30pm, followed by lunch. April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8 (annual general meeting) and November 12. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Meeting calendar Below is a list of all the whānau meetings scheduled for 2017. Please take time to mark these on your calendar.

Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao by calling 689 4726 or email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Update from Te Rūnanga

Karen continues to provide the rūnanga hui with written reports as a representative. These reports are available on request from the Moeraki office if you do not get them for rūnanga hui. Pre-TRoNT teleconferences continue but some of the planned dates change due to TRoNT changing some of its hui dates. The Moeraki office will know of any date changes and will also update the rūnanga calendar with changes in pre-TRoNT teleconferences. TRoNT workshop date is still not able to be determined as the kitchen re-development work and dates for that have to be established first. Please feel free to contact Karen via the office if you wish to discuss any views that you have in relation to TRoNT. All feedback is very important.

Aoraki Bound experience

As a young boy growing up in a small town in heartland mid-Canterbury, I always knew I was Kāi Tahu, and that my grandfather’s family had grown up around Moeraki. I was told that a Dutch whaler had arrived several generations back, he married a ‘princess’ from down south and that’s how the Waterreus name made it to New Zealand. Unfortunately 40 years ago in midCanterbury it wasn’t cool to identify as being Māori, and there were limited opportunities to engage with Māori culture, to learn about tikaka or how to speak te reo. So my identity was limited to the Pākehā side of my family, and apart from a few small meetings with other Waterreus family members, my upbringing was rather devoid of my Māori heritage. I felt this hole as I grew up, and the older I got the more I wanted to know in order to fill in those gaps.

David Higgins soon arrived and explained how we were related, before taking us in the car to all the areas of significance, telling rich stories of a lifetime growing up on the whenua and moana. David was able to point out relatives final resting places, and I got to see the grave of my great-great grandmother at Hamden. The high point of my visit to Moeraki though, was finally feeling like my Pepeha now has validity. I can call Moeraki my marae, I can now identify with my hapū, thanks to David’s knowledge of whakapapa I have clarity around my waka, and I have a clearer view of who I am. I would like to say a huge thank you to Kāi Tahu for Aoraki Bound, to Alice Dimond for arranging our visit to Moeraki and to Mary-Anne, Jenny and David for their knowledge, care and attention while we were there. Ko Aaron Waterreus ahau, Aoraki Matatū.

Years ago I saw Aoraki Bound advertised, and I knew at that moment that I had to do it in order to find myself. Aoraki Bound was an amazing journey crammed full of reflections, self-awareness, cultural learnings, stories about days of old, Kāi Tahu tikaka, the Atua, myths and legends, feeling a new whānau bonding and a growing pride in discovering who I am, and where I’m from. The defining moment for me however came after the last day of Aoraki Bound, when with the support and help of Alice Dimond from TRoNT I came home to Moeraki. My partner and I arrived at the rūnaka to meet Jenny Brooks and Mary-Anne Tipa. Jenny had produced information and documents relating to my whakapapa and we all sat and discussed how I fitted in to Moeraki.

Aaron Waterreus.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Aoraki Bound

Aoraki Bound is personal and cultural journey to discover who we are as people, iwi and whānau. Fourteen strangers came together as Kupe watch, we laughed, cried and shared an amazing journey from Anakiwa to Aoraki. Some highlights included meeting and building friendships with some pretty cool people, learning about Ngāi Tahu culture and what it means to be Ngāi Tahu, tramping up Mt Royal and performing ‘Maraka, Maraka! Tahu Pōtiki!’ to the sun rising, sailing through the Marlborough Sounds, staying at marae at Arahura and Arowhenua and hearing the stories

of their rohe, tramping up the Arahura River to Waitaiki, Waka ama at Lake Pūkaki and finishing a half marathon. Aoraki Bound runs in February each year and if you are interested in learning more about the iwi this is an opportunity not to miss. We had an 18 year-old and a 67 year-old (Graeme Pepper) so anyone can do it. Aoraki Matatū! Nā, Jeffrey Broughton

Rainy Te Tai Poutini gets the better of us with the first river crossing un crossable.

On the way to Waitaiki.

Te Tai o Araiteuru farewell Tā Mark Solomon The afternoon of Sunday 5 March saw rūnaka members from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Moeraki Rūnanga and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, along with whanauka from Arowhenua and Waihao, gather at Puketeraki Marae to express their appreciation to Tā Mark following his departure as kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

circumstances of his election as kaiwhakahare at a Te Rūnanga meeting at Puketeraki Marae in September 1998 as well as cover some of the challenges and achievements of his time chairing the Te Rūnanga table. Tā Mark paid tribute to Kukupa Tirikatene who along with Ranui Ngarimu had travelled with him to many hui and iwi meetings throughout Te Waipounamu and Aotearoa. He also fondly remembered our whanauka, Nicky Walsh. Nicky was Mark’s personal assistant, friend and mentor who passed away in 2008.

Tā Mark was accompanied by hākui Ranui Ngarimu as he has been on many occasions in the past. With them was also Ranui’s daughter Mere Karaka.

The gathering enjoyed the opportunity to hear Tā Mark kōrero about his time as kaiwhakahaere. He attempted to correct the record on a few myths, talk about the

The enjoyment of the afternoon was enhanced with laughter and waiata, He Waka Kōtuia were a hit, and there was a fabulous kai to complete the occasion. Tā Mark managed to keep smiling through the numerous photo opportunity requests that came his way. As the final tidy up was being completed everyone agreed kā rūnaka o te Tai Araiteuru had done well in coming together to hold this lovely occasion. Photos by Lisa Te Raki and Roslyn Nijenhuis.

Katharina Ruckstuhl, Tā Mark, Caroline Ruckstuhl, Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann with daughter Kahukura Ruckstuhl-Spence.

Kuao Langsbury and Tā Mark Solomon.

There was a fine line-up of Upoko to mihi to Tā Mark on behalf of the hākui and whānau. And once the hui opened up others also took the chance to reminisce, acknowledge some of Tā Mark’s achievements and to express thanks to Tā Mark.

Our wonderful cooks Aroha Ellison and Myra Tipa, creating a feast for Tā Mark’s farewell.

Te Waka Kōtuia performing at Tā Mark’s farewell.

Puketeraki, Moeraki and Ōtākou members gather to farewell Tā Mark at Puketeraki Marae.

Tā Mark with Puketeraki Upoko, David Ellison.

Koa Whitau-Kean.

Tā Mark with Kāti Huirapa members.

Prof. John Broughton and Jeffrey Broughton.

Gloria Colloty, Ngaire Coy and Reita Matthews.

Wānaka Tukutuku – Whiria Kā Aho ki Puketeraki The second Wānaka Tukutuku was held in our weaving room 3 – 5 March, with 14 wāhine and one tāne present. Most of the weavers had attended the November hui which made the time together more relaxed. Our three new members were very excited to meet up with us all – two were from Wānaka and one from Milton.

I have also had an offer from a local weaver to teach piupiu to our rōpū, which covers a lot of skills to learn in the making of same.

The plan now is to do a harvest on the West Coast to gather kiekie later in the year.

Once again the hui would not have been such a success without our wonderful cooks, Jenny and Victoria, who created such delicious dishes and our local weavers, Suzi and Marianne, who helped Betty and with the tutoring. Thank you to all. Nā, Phyllis Smith.

Marianne Te Tau working on a tukutuku panel.

Weavers at the Wānaka Tukutuku held 3-5 March.

Draft Puketeraki Language Strategy

Tēnei te mihi ki te whānau whānui o Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. Your feedback is needed on our draft language strategy which, when finalised and adopted, will become an important foundation for our rūnaka and hapū as we move into the next phase of our journey as Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. Feedback is needed from everyone, but in particular we encourage younger members to think about the future they want and whether this draft language strategy will help to

achieve that. Once we have collated feedback, we will consider what further input is needed. The key question: do you share the long-term vision of the draft strategy? If not, what is your long-term vision for te reo Māori for our rūnaka and on our marae? Email the office for a copy of the strategy: admin@puketeraki.nz or download from our website: www.puketeraki.nz/learning

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

Our aroha goes out to whānau who have lost a loved one recently. In particular, the passing of Komene Cassidy’s sister. It is also a year since Marty Taiaroa drowned and many of us joined Janece, Teone and Michelle for his unveiling.

Top left: Edward, Teone Michelle and Janece and her whānau listen as Tia Taiaroa leads out with full support from Les and Erena performing the Tahu Pōtiki haka. Top right: Teone acknowledges Spud Robson, fisherman from Jacksons Bay who found Marty. Bottom left: Unveiled, the headstone of Teone Te Matenga Taiaroa. Bottom right: Whānau and friends at the unveiling.

Te Hereka Waka

were led by Sarah McDougal. In the basement were stalls including Amber Bridgman with her fashion label Kahuwai and on the mezzanine floor was traditional mirimiri massage by Te Aomihia Rangihuna. The Wharf Street Band was great and the kai court well utlised.

We had a fabulous day – the pōwhiri included a speech from the Governor General Dame Patsy Reedy, presented by Lieutenant-commander Ian Marshall, the RNZN resident Naval Officer; Minister Hon Te Ururoa Flavell made light of the situation when the bag of koha broke and coins fell out over the ground much to everyone’s humour; He Waka Kōtuia led the waiata and later gave a very polished performance for everyone’s enjoyment.

Our Ngāi Tahu treaty day would not have been so successful were it not for all the kaimahi who volunteered their time and skills, including Claire Aiken and Moana House; caterer Bede Beaument and Cathy; Department of Conservation Coastal Otago staff, University students and more – over 40 people were briefed on our programme and health and safety requirements. Also, we would like to thank hapū and iwi for their part in this commemoration, Dave Williams for kōura; the amazing team from Ngāi Tahu under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Arihia Bennett who supplied funding, fish and beef, Ngāi Tahu Comms for all the video and sound work – thank you all! To everyone we thank you for your interest, commitment and hard work. There is still Te Hereka Waka merchandise including shirts, bags, caps and hats for sale at whānau rates so be in.

The wānanga featured archaelogist Dilys Jones, Hoturoa Kerr kaihautū of the Haunui, Mayor Dave Cull representing tauiwi, the settler families and Tā Tipene O’Regan. Fire and Ice Waka Ama Club and Brendon Flack were on the harbour with their waka. Simon Kaan led an art workshop and an interactive display in the church featured a timeline of the arrival of Polynesian tūpuna then sealers and whalers and eventually the settler ships. Ewan Duff and Doug Ditford demonstrated the craftmanship of mōkihi and craft activities for tamariki

Pōwhiri for new Southland/Otago Police District Commander

The new Police District Commander Paul Basham was welcomed onto the marae on 28 February. It was heartening to hear the commander attempt so much of his speech in te reo Māori and we anticipate a strengthening of calibre and depth of leadership for Otago/ Southland.

Congratulations

Archaeological update

Local enthusiasts led by archaeologists Shar Briden (independent) and Rachel Wesley of Ōtākou have retrieved further historical finds at Papanui Inlet. The Papanui waka was recovered in October 2014 and many other artefacts have been found since 2007. Coastal erosion continues to reveal more relics. There are protections in this area to reduce vehicles and fossicking.

Melbourne Fashion Festival Our congratulations go to Amber Bridgman who has been invited to show her work on the Global Indigenous Runway (GIR) at the Melbourne Fashion Festival on 18 March. GIR features Australian Aboriginal, NZ Māori, Native American, First Nations and Pasifika designers. Amber’s Melbourne collection is titled ‘Te Ao Mārama/ Into the World of Light’ with designs incorporating feathers, piupiu and screen-printed images. Check out her Kahuwai Facebook page.

Mihimihi to Kaiwhakahaere

Sunday 5 March was a warm day, and with equally warm hearts around 60 whānau from Puketeraki, Moeraki and Ōtākou gathered at Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Marae to acknowledge and farewell Tā Mark Solomon on his departure as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and Kaiwhakahaere. Mark did not stand for re-election for Kaikōura bringing 18 years of service as Kaiwhakahaere to an end. Speeches of thanks and aroha were expressed and superb kai was served by Aroha and her team, complemented by the harmonious and very polished performance of waiata and poi by He Waka Kōtuia. Tā Mark spoke of how he became Kaiwhakahaere and the joys and challenges of the role since. He is still deputy chairman of the Canterbury DHB Board, and board member of Te Ohu Kai Moana, the Māori Fisheries Trust. Thank you Mark, we wish you and your whānau well.

Summer Pops Tour

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse through our website. Any whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can now do so online at www.otakourunaka.co.nz.

Our thanks go to the award-winning classic Māori show band, the Modern Māori Quartet for providing tickets for kaumātua to attend their Summer Pops show in the Dunedin. Together with the NZ Symphony Orchestra the MMQ sang their way through their ‘garage party’ demonstrating their wit and amazing harmonies. A great night, thank you Modern Māori Quartet.

Ōtākou members news

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Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kai ora whānau we have had another very busy month and great to see all of our kaumātua and health services underway. Don’t forget the Kā Pūtea grants and scholarships for our tertiary students are open until 28 April. Check out www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities or if you require support or further information give Colleen a call at Hokonui Rūnanga 03 208 7954.

Kaumātua field trip

Our kaumātua fieldtrip to the Ōraka Aparima rohe involved visiting the Templeton Flaxmill Heritage Museum, Te Hīkoi Southern Journey heritage attraction and the local RSA. A great day out for all involved.

Kaumātua at Templeton Flaxmill Museum.

Children’s Day

Hokonui celebrated Children’s Day on 5 March with over 1200 tamariki and whānau attending the free community event. Activities included: ice skating, swimming, face painting, water fights, pony rides and sausage sizzles. The Hokonui Rūnanga ran a successful stall and the stencilled tā moko face painting was a big hit as well as the poi making station. Over 200 poi were made at the event, it was awesome seeing the tamariki lining up for their tā moko.

Amanda King applying tā moko.

Mayor Tracy Hicks and granddaughter enjoying face painting.

Te Ara Reo Māori

This year in partnership with the Southern Institute of Technology the Hokonui Rūnanga is hosting the Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori for staff and whānau. We are all enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and awesome opportunity to kōrero Māori together.

Staff and whānau Te Ara Reo Māori class.

First aid training

It was time to refresh or learn basic first aid at the rūnanga this month.

Terry Stott and Melissa Dennis practicing at First Aid training.

Mātauranga

With students starting back, many schools in the area hosted pōwhiri and it was a very busy time for some of our kaumātua and whānau supporting them. The effort put into welcoming the new students and staff at the schools was fabulous and it was a great platform for our rangatahi to showcase tikanga and be inclusive of the whole school.

Pōwhiri at St Peters College Gore. From left: Kate Nicholson, Vanessa Edwards, Leora Edwards, John Rogerson, Tailah Robinson, Terry Stott and Grace Rogerson.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Murihiku Marae has been having all sorts of hui and different meetings – all good too. Lots of little but essential things have happened like our kaumātua went to see the Māori Quartet and they very much enjoyed it – it was a good night out. We have our community garden going well, some teething problems but otherwise all ka

Kia ora koutou whānau, Well time flies when you are having fun, whānau will be away to the Tītī Islands and just like that they will be home again and it will be May. Not forgetting our succulent tio as well, yummy tītī and tio.

pai and some whānau are being given fresh vegetables grown at Murihiku Marae and it’s a good relationship between us and the community. Excellent job! A big shout out to all our whānau overseas and those that are living away from Murihiku, tēnā koutou ngā whanauka mihi aroha we hope you are all well, cheers whānau. To all the whānau that have had new pēpi congratulations from Waihōpai whānau and the same for all our birthday whānau – a big congratulations to you guys as well. And most importantly to our whānau that have lost a loved one since our last kōrero. Waihōpai sends their condolences and aroha to you all aroha nui.

It’s time for me to hang up my pen for another month and get on with my mahi. Listen folks take very good care of one another arguing and fighting is not good, hugs and laughter are better ka pai. Nā Squirrel on the Hill, hei konei rā Waihōpai Rūnaka.

Murihiku Māori Warden and volunteers at the World Shearing Champs in Invercargill.

Kaumātua at Hilton High Tea.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau,

in Invercargill held their team building at the marae and we had our bi-annual visit from NMH School in Boston, United States. We also look forward to hosting Riverton primary school in early March. At the end of the month we welcomed the return of the Carving of Tū Te Rakiwhānoa to Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. This figure had been loaned to Southland Museum for the Tamatea, Art and Conservation in Dusky Sound exhibition. A similar exhibition featuring many of the exhibits is now being run at Te Hīkoi here in Riverton.

On top of the core business of the rūnaka, the main focus for the early part of February has seen us putting everything in place to host the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu hui at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu. This hui was a great success and yet again we are indebted to everybody who supported us with this mahi. Over February we hosted a couple of groups at Takutai o te Tītī Marae. A group from the Number10 organisation

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Hui

This land has intrinsic values that no money can buy. It is sacrosanct, and as such, as kaitiaki we have a duty of care to ensure its continued wellbeing. The profits we gain from this are not measured in monetary terms but in the access whānau have to this special place and others similar to it. Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu is an example of Mō Tātau – for us and our children after us.

It was a great privilege to host this hui in our takiwā. The majestic backdrop of the Tākitimu mountains coupled with the blistering sunshine made Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu sparkle like the jewel that it is. Having the meeting at a venue like this reinforces just how vast and diverse the landscapes and rohe of Ngāi Tahu whānau are.

Rūnanga members and staff put in many hours getting the venue ready and ensuring that the visit went off smoothly. We wanted the Representatives to experience a small slice of the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka takiwā and to understand a little of what makes our rūnanga tick and what is important to us.

The second example was Rarotoka, an island returned to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu under the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement. Sandra explained that Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka was involved in the negotiations for the return of Rarotoka, the eradication of rats from the island and has worked tirelessly on its restoration for nearly 20 years now. It has only been recently that funding from Te Rūnanga has become available for capital works but not for on-going plantings or upkeep of the land.

On the Friday evening after the committee meetings which were held in Te Anau, the Representatives and staff were welcomed by Stewart Bull prior to an evening meal. Our kapa haka rōpū made us all very proud as they provided the waiata at the mihi whakatau and another outstanding performance during the meal.

The last example was put forward by Joe Wakefield – the joint funding of a full-time position for Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka to advance its te reo and education strategy. It was another example of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka putting our own money where our aspirations are which we argued should be a factor when Te Rūnanga makes distribution decisions.

After the meal Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka made a presentation to Te Rūnanga on our aspirations for our rūnanga. We opened with Joe Wakefield giving the whaikōrero of our takiwā and our place within it. Aunty Jane Davis and Muriel Johnstone provided an overview and a grounding in where we fit within our tribal history and the history of Te Kerēme. They reminded us of how in our pre-settlement times we were more unified and humble than we are today. We came together as an iwi and had shared dreams that were about our people, and our lands not just a commercial balance sheet and our image.

The presentation concluded with three slides: What Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka appreciates • The certainty of Pūtea Whakamahi • Te Rūnanga staff working in our regions • Support to do our own version of the Ruapehu Whānau Project What our aspirations are: • We will hold tight to what bought us as Ngāi Tahu together as a people • We want our people to be more important than process or bureaucracy • We will support our collective aspirations • We will celebrate the successes of other Papatipu Rūnanga and of Te Rūnanga

Our Chair, Sandra Cook, set the scene for the presentation. Unlike most rūnanga who have presented to Te Rūnanga on their aspirations – Ōraka Aparima is not seeking a blank cheque either in terms of Pūtea Whakamahi or Pūtea Tautoko. No other iwi in the country comes close to the levels of distribution acheived by Ngāi Tahu but she noted that the approach to date has been uneven and lacking transparency.

What our expectations of Te Rūnanga are: • Must ensure we all share equitably in the benefits of the Settlement as measured over time

Sandra then spoke to two examples of land based projects Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka has been pursuing and funding largely on our own. The first was Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu which we now lease from the Waiau Mahika Kai Trust. As Aunty Jane said earlier this property is an asset that is available to the tribe and the Representatives present could certainly see and experience the wairua associated with this special place. Yet it is not seen as a “tribal property” and therefore receives no tribal funding for its maintenance and upkeep.

Our tribal leadership will act with integrity and honour at all times at a Papatipu Rūnanga level and at Te Rūnanga.

Ann Wakefield our TRoNT Representative sharing a laugh with our Kaiwhakahaere Sandra Cook.

Kaihautū Riki Dallas serving the kai.

Ōraka Aparima Kāhui Kaumātua, Taua Betty Rickus and Tāua Jane Davis two of our stalwarts and Rūnaka Heartbeats.

Long view from the deck of Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu which is nestled in the foothills of the mighty Tākitimu. – he maunga teitei.

Our people our places. A stunning performance from our Ōraka Aparima tamariki, ably supported by Stewart Bull facilitating a welcome. Aroha ki te tangata. Ki Uta Ki Tai.

Joe Wakefield Ōraka Aparima, skilfully taking the whānau through the motu, highlighting significant site and resources utilised by our people. The table having enjoyed a delicious kai could imagine the journey and discovery of our special and sacred sites.

Rhys Horrell

Rhys and I would sincerely like to thank you all for the wonderful support you gave us both to get to the New Zealand and South Island Secondary School Clay Target Competition held in Christchurch in September 2016. It was a great experience for Rhys and he’s looking forward to the 2017 shooting season. Rhys has managed a few trophies, medals and badges over the season with his shooting for the Aparima college clay target team in the secondary school competition and for his club Western Southland. He even gained a south Island junior title for the handicap by distance at the South Island Championships held in Invercargill in November, and also received the Southland Future Champion for boys clay bird shooting award at the 2016 Southland Secondary School Sports awards. Thanks again for your wonderful support it was really appreciated. Your Sincerely, Rhys and Keri Horrell.

Rhys with his trophies and medals.

Valley hui

Kia ora whānau o Kāi Tahu

The Kāhui Kaumātua that were present Betty, Muriel and Shona were the kitchen hands, prepping the vegetables and setting up the dining room to have it looking inviting for our guests. Riki worked like a little beaver transporting chairs and tables and setting them up for us on Friday.

What a beautiful weekend we had at the Valley for the Te Rūnanga hui, on the Friday and Saturday and great weather for those who went on the boat trip on Sunday. The weather was absolutely superb the whole time and those who were present seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves at the Valley.

The Kapa Haka group did us all proud. Their costumes looked wonderful and their repertoire was well received. Truly great and well done. Our Rūnaka group who presented our aspirations for the future was well received and, I’ve been told it was very impressive.

Some rūnaka members and our great office staff had been up prior and ensured the buildings were tidied for all, they even painted one of the rooms which looked great. Tracey and Teina were well organised cooks and what a great job they had done to keep puku full.

Saturday dawned another beautiful day and when the hui was finished we had a lovely BBQ and salads for dinner. We all left our beautiful Valley very pleased with the weekend. Tumeke. Nā Shona Fordyce.

Awarua Rūnanga Kā mihi aroha

Rā whānau

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

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Annual General Meeting

The Trustees of Te Rūnaka o Awarua would like to extend an invitation to members and invite them to attend the Annual General Meeting at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, on Saturday 8 April 2017, starting at 1 pm.

Matakahi cadetship

Highlights of the summer would include: Monday morning waiata and karakia in the wharekai, weekly te reo lessons, free boot camp lessons for a bit of exercise during lunch, meeting many new faces and making some great friends, but most importantly, learning so much about my culture and gaining the confidence to keep going on this cultural journey. Thank you to everyone who was part of making this summer the best one yet, Grace.

My name is Grace and I am a Matakahi Cadet who was fortunate enough to work at Ngāi Tahu over the summer. When I was told I would be joining Ngāi Tahu as a legal intern I was nervous, as I had never worked in a professional environment in a law-related role before. However, my experience could not have gone any better. Every person within the organisation is valued for what they contribute and treated as whānau. I was pleasantly surprised by how many people took the time to ask me who I was and what I was doing. The legal team, led by the incredible Chris Ford, was a pleasure to work with. It was great to see real life lawyers in action and I learnt so much from them. They took the time to explain every task I was given clearly and answered questions if I was ever confused. This made the challenging tasks exciting rather than daunting. My main on-going project was to come up with a standardised constitution that could be used for the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga. The task was to draft the content according the new Incorporated Societies Act in a way that was concise and easy to understand for all whānau members. With the help of the team, I was able to draw up some diagrams and other visuals that will hopefully be used in the years to come.

Grace Dimond.

Try-Whānau 2017

The second annual Try-Whānau event took place in Bluff on Sunday 12 February. Try-Whānau encompasses a healthy community event. In alignment with the previous year, Try-Whānau was a smokefree, alcohol free, violence free community event that encouraged whānau participation across all fitness levels, generations – from kaumātua to pēpi. The whānau festival was held at the celebrated Oyster Festival site on the corner of Barrow and Lee Streets which provided the site for registrations, fun activities, food and market stalls, mirimiri (massage) as well as the bike-run/walk transition zone and finish line.

oranga tinana, oranga whānau, kotahitanga, and optional training for whānau in Bluff and Invercargill for Try-Whānau through an AWS run little sister programme (TP3).

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu or would like to profile Ngāi Tahu whānau who are achieving in what they are doing in today’s world, please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz.

Membership Database

While the event included the basic triathlon events (swim, bike, run) there were many smaller events that eventuated on the day (long course walk, short course walk etc.), the beauty of this event is that it gives whānau the freedom to decide which events they would like to compete in and teams could have up to five members. Swimming took place at the Bluff pool while both the bike and run/walk course covered a designated loop through town and along the foreshore road.

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s. NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

As with the inaugural event (in 2016) our aim is to provide a free community event in Southland for families, an affordable triathlon event, encouragement for families to be active together, fitness opportunities for all, connections with whakapapa, oranga, wairua,

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.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Our taurahere rōpū held our wonderful Hui-ā-Whānau Tuarua on Sunday 26 February. Despite competing with the live televising of the final day of Te Matatini, nearly 30 whānau came together.

Helen Thoms from the Ngāi Tahu Funds team came to explain the different kind of support that exists for us as whānau or as a rōpū. It inspired us to think we should try to plan some wānanga weekend hui for our rōpū once we are a bit more established.

We enjoyed a full day of whanaungatanga filled with a te reo session, waiata practise and lots of good kai. New whānau from our previous hui came along which made us very happy to be increasing our connections. With the pepeha sheets prepared for the 2016 road shows, we learned more of our connections to each other and about our own whakapapa.

Our next hui is late May 2017 but in the meantime, our Facebook page (Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara) keeps us all connected and allows us to share and invite each other to different events outside of these organised hui. Please join the Facebook page if you have not already. If you want to know more about the group, please contact Karen Coutts: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau

This is an invitation to participate in the revitalisation of Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau. We gather at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month at Maataa Waka, located at 56 Main Street, Blenheim. At our inaugural meeting in 2016 it was agreed to focus on Ngāi Tahutanga, whakapapa, kotahitanga and manaakitanga. We are keen to strengthen relationships with other Ngāi Tahu whānau in our rohe and to offer awhi to new whānau.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Christmas party While some might have later confessed to quickened mouth juices at the sight of the kererū that crash landed into the tree while we ate our Christmas lunch, none of the attendees would have quibbled at the venue chosen for our end of year ‘do’. Idyllic hardly covers it. We adults were thoroughly drawn into the magic of the setting, it wasn’t hard to picture what the 30 toddlers who attend the Earthchild Centre in Welcome Bay, Tauranga would make of it. Some adults were even drawn to try out for themselves the sturdy drag-action digger in the huge sandpit while others marvelled at the variety of animals the tamariki attending could grow up around. Everywhere the centre’s learn-by-getting-dirtunder-the-finger-nails philosophy stood out. Moreover, in this land of PC gone mad, there were plenty of

opportunities for risk-taking, a necessary component for any child growing up. As adults we could only sit and wonder where the growing-up experiences of our own childhoods have disappeared to as it seems that the world of technology has captured the hearts and minds of today’s tamariki. If that means they are going to be further distanced from the reality of getting some dirt under their fingernails, then what is being lost, or gained by them? We who attended our Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana end of year function owe thanks to Michael Bosman and partner, Cherie Dean for a memorable occasion, and in passing, we need to commend them for what they are providing some very lucky tamariki. Nā Laurie.

Uncle Joe Briggs, Peter Rollo, Laurie Loper.

Left to right: Annis Somerville, Julie and Ross Hemara.

Bimonthly hui Our first hui of 2017 was chaired by Annis Somerville who welcomed Sergeant Phil Gillbanks as our guest speaker. Phil’s background has seen him work in Auckland, Ōhakune, Palmerston North, Fielding, Papamoa and Tauranga over 23 years in the Police.

an eye on their children’s internet activities. Another useful hint he gave our rōpū was that if you have allowed people to access your computer, including repair firms, you should change your password when your computer equipment is returned. After Phil’s address, we had the opportunity to congratulate Annis on her retirement. Some of the Committee attended Annis and Peter’s last Court sitting and retirement function at Huria Marae in Tauranga. Peter and Annis are committed members of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana. Annis served as Chair of the rōpū for many years and Peter actively participates in many events. Peter and Annis are originally from Dunedin. Annis is of Ngāi Tahu descent and she was a trailblazer as the first Māori Family Court Judge to be appointed in New Zealand. Peter and Annis also became the first husband and wife judiciary officers in the country.

Phil gave an interesting talk and some information on internet fraud, identity security and being safe online. He is an expert in this field and was an extremely interesting presenter. Scams and scammers are constantly attempting to take money from people using online methods that can look authentic, but in fact they are scams. Phil said government organisations, businesses or banks will never ask for your banking information in emails. The saying, “if it looks too good to be true, it is” certainly applies to online offers. Scammers have also been known to target children by pretending to be their friends on gaming websites, and then trying to manipulate them. Parents need to keep

We appreciate the support of Peter and Annis as they are very busy people. We are fortunate to have them a bit longer as they are moving South, but, not for a while at this stage.

Look out for our future hui this year, and come along and join in with other Ngāi Tahu whānau. Bimonthly hui Are to be held on 2 April (annual general meeting), 18 June, 20 August, 15 October, 10 December (venue & time aTBA) at Tauranga Boys College Wharenui, starting at 1pm.

Laurie Loper also updated the rōpū on the Bobbie Maths programme and he bought along a beautifully framed photo of his and Uncle Joe Briggs last visit to Te Waipounamu to discuss this initiative.

Annis Somerville and Uncle Joe Briggs.

Uncle Joe showing the rōpū a photo of Laurie Lopers visit to Te Waipounamu.

Ngāi Tahu rōpū who attended the February hui.

Sergeant Phil Gillbanks.

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne

been very important and informative to the whānau. They aim to keep whānau up to date with iwi news, teach te reo and waiata, learn whakapapa and history, and support each other as Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne. Upcoming events include Wānanga Reo April 8-9, aimed at total beginners – there will be something for everyone. If you have any whānau in Melbourne or the wider state of Victoria, encourage them to attend – all welcome.

Ko Poipiripi te whakaruruhau. Ko Poipiripi te taurahere. E whakarauika ana te hunga Ngāi Tahu. Ko te ihoiho o Ngāi Tahu, maranga mai, tū mai rā. Melbourne is the place where this Ngāi Tahu taurahere resides and gathers to celebrate their Ngāi Tahutanga. Ngāi Tahu, rise and stand tall. Ko te tino kaupapa o te rōpū taurahere nei. Ka hāpaitia te mana whānau kia tūhono, kia whakaako, kia whakanui hoki i te Ngāi Tahutanga. The Melbourne taurahere was established after the Ngāi Tahu road show in August 2016. We are looking forward to hosting the Ngāi Tahu Road show 2017. The main aim of the taurahere is to help local whānau connect, celebrate and grow their Ngāi Tahutanga. The Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Facebook page and pānui have Haileigh Russell-Wright and Danella Webb.

The wānanga will provide an introduction to the basic personal introduction, mihimihi, karakia, waiata to the basic language structures and vocabulary at a communicative level. It will reinforce vowels, consonants, diphthongs, blends, correct pronunciation of Māori words and much more. Contact Danella for more information ngaitahuvic@gmail.com.

Melbourne Taurahere whānau.

Ngāi Tahu ki te Matau a Māui

Many volunteered, hosted whānau, and performed on stage. Many Ngāi Tahu whānau travelled from Australia to join 50,000 others who participated in the five day festival. Thank you to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for their manaaki extended to our tāua and pōua from our taurahere, who were honoured to watch the hui from the VIP tent. Mihi nui ki a Moana Jackson – Moana Jackson joined Ngāi Tahu as Te Whānau-a-Apanui kapa haka acknowledged his contribution in waiata on stage.

Te Kahu o Te Amorangi. Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai-ō ki muri. Te tūturutanga mahi pono o te Māori mana motuhake. The prominent leaders take the lead and all will follow. Māoridom, determining their own destination. The activities and work of the Ngāi Tahu ki te Matau a Māui taurahere rōpū has been pre-occupied with Te Matatini 2017.

Fayne Robinson, Diane Robertson, Ranui Ngarimu, Moana Jackson.

Elizabeth Cunningham and Hineiwhakarata Te Uira o Te Rangi Tipene-Matua.

Nau Mai, Tauti Mai

Nau Mai, Tauti Mai people to leave with a vision and actions for change.’ The komiti is hoping to attract a wide range of people toand leave with a vision andforactions for attendees presenters. The call abstracts will open’ early March and close at the end of April. change. People are encouraged to attract share their knowledge The komiti is hoping to a wide range of and skills in four broad and overlapping areas: attendees and presenters. The call for abstracts •will Connections with place environments open early March and &close at the end– of April. toitū te whenua People are encouraged to share their knowledge •andConnections people communitiesareas: – skills in fourwith broad and &overlapping toitū te tāngata • Connections with place & environments – • Connections for knowledge – toitū te toitū te whenua māramatanga • Connections Connectionsforwith people & communities – • wellbeing – toitū te ora toitū te tāngata The conference has been shaped by previous years’ • Connections for knowledge toitūand te the mahi and aroha by the local branch –komiti māramatanga komiti Kaumātua, Wendy Dallas-Katoa (Ngāi Tahu, Kāti mamoe, Waitaha). • Connections for wellbeing – toitū te ora Wendy has guided the komiti chair, komiti, and years’ The conference has been shaped by previous local around tikanga Māori and cultural mahimembers and aroha by the local branch komiti and the safety for the conference. Wendy has provided komiti Kaumātua, Wendy Dallas-Katoa (Ngāi Tahu, advice and support on pōwhiri/mihi process to Kāti mamoe, Waitaha). welcome people to Ngāi Tahu whenua. Wendy has guided theplanning komiti chair, komiti, and ‘The komiti’s conference is deliberate local members Māori andare cultural about showing itsaround values,’tikanga says Wendy. ‘They safety for the conference. Wendy has provided working to incorporate Ngāi Tahutanga into their advice and support on pōwhiri/mihi process to thinking. welcome people tobe Ngāi Tahuplace whenua. ‘The conference will a great for people to come together and learnplanning from one is another, ’ ‘The komiti’s conference deliberate Wendy says. ‘I’m glad that a conference of this about showing its values,’ says Wendy. ‘They are calibre willtobeincorporate hosted hereNgāi in Ōtautahi. ’ working Tahutanga into their thinking. To learn more about the conference, visit the PHA website: www.pha.org.nz ‘The conference will be a great place for people You canand alsolearn followfrom the local branch ’ to come together one another, on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Wendy says. ‘I’m glad that a conference of this PHACWC

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In October of this year, Ōtautahi Christchurch will be the destination for the 2017 Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference.

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who participate. ‘We want people to come and contribute,’ Chair Lee Tuki says. ‘We want people to feel inspired and motivated, we want them to be connected - most of all, we want

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Jessica Simpson (Kāti Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu) has travelled the world with the military, worked for the United Nations and now works in the high-power mining industry in Australia.

2016 distribution $108 to all members

We’re delighted to advise that those whānau who were Whai Rawa members in 2016 will receive a distribution of $108* before 31 March 2017, and if applicable, any matched savings and Newborn Distribution*. If your newborn pēpi was registered as a Whai Rawa member during 2016, and before their first birthday, this distribution will be paid at the same time; $100* – an even bigger incentive to join them up early.

Jess, 35, lives in Darwin with her partner and is currently working as an Occupational Health and Safety advisor in the mining industry. A paramedic by trade, she worked as a medic in the New Zealand Army straight after high school. The role saw her gain 10 years of experience at home and abroad on peacekeeping and humanitarian aid deployments to East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Afghanistan.

*Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age and are subject to RSCT (Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax) deducted at members personal RSCT rate. See the Whai Rawa Product Disclosure Statement for more details at www.whairawa.com

Since leaving the Army she has just completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Management. Jess was proud to fly back home in December 2016 for an extended Christmas break that included her University graduation. She’s not quite home for good, but with a new qualification under her belt, Jess has more options to explore and widen her career path. For Jess’ full story, see the Whai Rawa website; whānau stories section.

Savings pānui

We want every Whai Rawa member to get the most out of their savings. There are many different websites designed to help whānau find that extra little bit that they didn’t think they would be able to afford. Websites like ours have calculators and tools to help plan for future goals. For more details see www.whairawa.com Our latest Whai Rawa team recruit is Hayden Coote (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe). You’ll hear more from Hayden this year as he helps whānau with the barriers to saving, in order to get the most out of their Whai Rawa benefits.

Jessica Simpson.

Ngāi Tahu Archives

Early March, the Archives team travelled to Dunedin to visit the Hocken Library and the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. At the Hocken Library we had the opportunity to work through collections held at the Hocken and discuss how we can continue to work more closely together. The Toitū Otago Settlers Museum invited our team to work with museum staff and Bill Dacker to assist with Bill’s collection of photographs. We would like to thank staff from both the Hocken and Toitū for their manaakitanga and their willingness to continue our positive working relationships with both institutions. Ngāi Tahu Archive Team visit with Bill Dacker. Left to right: Takerei Norton, Bill Dacker, Helen Brown and Robyn Walsh look at a sleeve of negatives from the Bill Dacker photograph collection.

Tātou ki te Whutupōro is a KMK initiative that brings whānau together to learn some rugby reo and strengthen our networks with other whānau who have a passion and interest in learning and using te reo Māori as an intergenerational language. We would like to mihi to all the whānau who attended the rugby event. On Saturday many Māori language speaking whānau attended the rugby game. We met at the Māori Centre at the University of Otago Campus. We prepared by painting our faces, we ate pizza and we made resources for the battle of the year. Although the Crusaders won on the night, the real winner was te reo Māori.

Tātou ki te Whutupōro

He kaupapa whakaora reo te kaupapa ‘Tātou ki te Whutupōro’. Nā Kotahi Mano Kāika i whakatū. Ko te kaupapa matua, kia noho tahi kā whānau reo Māori ki te mātakitaki whutupōro, ki te hono atu ki whānau kē i ruka i te whakaaro o te reo Māori hai reo whānau. Nāia kā mihi ki kā whānau i eke ki tēnei waka. Nō te Rāhoroi mātou ko kā whānau reo Māori i haere ai ki te whutupōro. I tūtuki mātou ki Te Huka Mātauraka. I peita konohi, i kai parehe, i whakarite rauemi mātou mō te pakaka o te tau. Ahakoa i eke panuku te kapa Crusaders, i eke takaroa ko te reo Māori.

Whānau members getting ready for the big game.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

This is an immersion course for those at an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency. Kura Reo aspires to grow the depth, quality and fluency of its participants Māori language abilities. Teachers for this course are national exponents of te reo Māori who have a passion for its revitalisation.

18-22 Paenga whāwhā Ōtākou Marae, 45 Tamatea Road, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin He rumaki reo Māori tēnei wānaka. Ko te whāika ia kia whai wā kā ākoka ki te whakapakari reo, kia hōhonu ake, kia rerehua ake, kia Māori ake. Ko kā kaiako, ko tērā huka e matatau ana ki tō tātou reo, e kaikākau ana ki tō tātou reo, ā, e whakapeto koi ana ki te whakahaumanu ai te reo Māori hai reo tuku iho.

Mēnā he pātai, he kōrero anō āu, tēnā, whakapā mai ki a Victoria Campbell Victoria.Campbell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz For more information, please visit www.kmk.maori.nz/event-registration

Ko kā kaiako o tēnei wānaka: Professor Timoti Karetu, Dr Rangi Matamua, Leon Blake, Nichole Gully, Hana O’Regan, Scotty and Stacey Morrison, Tatere MacLeod, Henare Te Aika.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te reo.

Haere rā

E hia kē mai kā tau ko noho a Paulette Tamati-Elliffe hai manukura mō te kāhui KMK. Mei kore ake ia hai kaikōkiri mō tō tātou nei reo me ōhona tikaka. Ka haere tonu te mahi a KMK ki te whai i te kaupapa i kaikākautia nei e ia, arā ko te orakatonutaka o tō tātou nei reo Kāi Tahu. Kāore e kore māhana anō te mānuka e kawe kia ora tonu ai tō tātou nei Kāi Tahutaka. It is with a heavy heart that the KMK team bid farewell to Paulette Tamati-Elliffe. Paulette has passionately lead the KMK team for many years and has left a legacy to be proud of. Paulette will be working in a senior advisory role for the Ministry of Education working with whānau across the Otago and Southland areas. We wish Paulette all the best for this new role and know that Paulette will always be part of the KMK kaupapa. E kore e mimiti tēnei puna aroha ki a ia.

Paulette Tamati Ellife.

Nau mai

KMK Programme Leader E kā whānau whānui tēnā koutou. Nāia a Irakehu e mihi kau ana ki a koutou. Ko Victoria Campbell tōhoku ikoa, ko Tori tōhoku ikoa poto. I have been working for Kotahi Mano Kāika for the past four years and it is an honour to rise to the challenge of Programme Leader. My experience and passion for teaching and learning motivates me to ensure te reo me ōhona tikaka is accessible mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

our whānau across the takiwā strengthening our Kāi Tahutaka. I look forward to the year ahead and I am excited about the prospects for us all. Ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia Māori.

I proudly advocate for te reo to be heard, spoken and used daily so that it will continue to be he reo tuku iho. As a second language learner I am familiar with the ups and downs of learning te reo, however my love for our language and culture ensures that I continually engage in learning experiences and initiatives. Being raised in Ōtepoti I appreciate the experiences and opportunities I have through exposure among our Kāi Tahu and Māori community. Kotahi Mano Kāika is one way that I can express my commitment to our language and ensure that other whānau have the same experiences and opportunities. I particularly enjoy working with

Victoria Campbell.

KMK Researcher/Support Ko Tahu ki te toka, ko Rarawa ki te raki. E rere nei kā mihi a te tai o Mahaanui, a te tai o Arai te Uru ki a koutou katoa e kā huāka o te iwi whānui. Ko Tāwini White ahau. I was brought up in Christchurch before moving to Rāwene, Hokianga in 2002. I attended high school at Northland College before returning to to Ōtepoti to study at the University of Otago. I have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Master of Arts in Māori Studies. My BA Honours focused on language acquisition and maintenance. My MA focused on the relationship between reo-ā-iwi and identity.

a resource embellished with Kāi Tahu reo that will be available for all to access. Kotahi Mano Kāika is close to my heart as I remember being a child within this initiative since its inception and I am so humbled to be a part of this kaupapa. Kāti rā, nāia te reo Huirapa e mihi kau atu ana ki a koutou katoa.

I have been a kaimahi for Kotahi Mano Kāika before, supporting events throughout the years with my whānau. My primary role will be supporting the Kotahi Mano Kāika team with research across all areas, in particular reo-ā-iwi resourcing. My mahi will consist of creating

Tāwini White.

Reo o te wā

Kīwaha/whakataukī

(language of the season) Marama: Kahuru kai paeka (March) Kai te haere (April) Kaupeka: Kahuru (Autumn)

He momo! E mea ana koe! Kei a koe te tikaka.

Runs in the family! Hard out! It’s up to you.

Nōku te kori, kia kori mai hoki koe. When I move, you move: Follow my lead.

Events calendar Initiative

When /where

Who/te reo level

Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku

31 Kahuru kai paeka (March)-2nd Kai te haere (April) 2017 Ōnuku Marae

Beginners-Intermediate levels

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

18 – 22 Kai te haere (April) 2017

Intermediate to advanced fluent speakers of te reo/whānau reo speakers.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

19 – 21 Mātahi a te tau (May) 2017

Beginners – Intermediate levels.

Celebrating the settlement of the Ngāi Tahu claim

The year 2017 marks 20 years since Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu signed the Deed of Settlement at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. This marked a significant moment in the 150-year journey to settle the tribe’s grievance with the Crown. Now, almost 20 years on from that milestone in Ngāi Tahu history, we’re taking time to remember and reflect on key events of Te Kēreme – the Ngāi Tahu Claim. Throughout the year we will be working on a number of projects which pay tribute to those who fought tirelessly to progress Te Kēreme and enable the tribe to begin a post-settlement journey. Leading up to Hui-a-Iwi in November, keep an eye on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website and our Facebook page for stories, videos and historic imagery telling the story of the road to settlement. Watch this space!

Events to celebrate the 20th anniversary

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will be meeting and engaging kanohi ki te kanohi with whānau in Te Waipounamu, Ika-aMāui and Australia throughout the year. This is an opportunity to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of settlement, as well as our Ngāitahutanga and whanaungatanga. Hui-a-Iwi will be held from 24 to 26 November in Christchurch, and we will also be holding roadshows in Ika-a-Māui and Australia for whānau outside the takiwā. More details to come about these events via Te Panui Runaka, our website, and our Facebook page – in the meantime, here are the confirmed locations and dates.

Event

Location

Date

Roadshow

Melbourne

Sunday 7 May

Roadshow

Auckland

Sunday 14 May

Roadshow

Whangarei

Sunday 28 May

Roadshow

Tauranga

Sunday 11 June

Roadshow

Perth

Sunday 25 June

Roadshow

Hamilton

Sunday 9 July

Roadshow

Wanganui

Sunday 23 July

Roadshow

Sydney

Sunday 30 July

Roadshow

Wellington

Sunday 12 August

Roadshow

Brisbane

Sunday 27 August

Roadshow

Dannevirke

Sunday 10 September

Hui-a-Iwi

Christchurch

Friday 24 November

Te Whenua Hou and leading the committee as Chair, to establish its role in the community. Renata has been key to the success of Oranga Pāmu and has left it in a good position, as an integral part of the Te Whenua Hou community. Oranga Pāmu would like to thank Renata for the time, skill and effort he put into the community of Te Whenua Hou. Oranga Pāmu has been undergoing some changes recently, with a restructure on the way, to make sure we are best serving the Te Whenua Hou community. Renata Hakiwai has stepped down as the Chair of Oranga Pāmu, to allow the community to take the lead in further growth. He will remain a mentor to the Interim Chair, Catherine Dawson, through the transition.

This year has kicked-off to a great start for Oranga Pāmu, with weekly te reo lessons for the tamariki already underway, with a good turnout of tamariki eager to learn te reo in a fun environment. Oranga Pāmu is holding a wānanga at the newly acquired Eyre Lodge on Saturday 11 March to establish the groups structure for the future. An outdoor movie night for the community is also being held in March at Eyre Lodge, and further community inspired events are in the pipeline.

Oranga Pāmu was the initiative of Renata Hakiwai, who dedicated himself to engaging with the community of

The intent of Ruia is to grow relationships by producing healthy kai and healthy whānau within their community. Of course words are not enough on their own. The hard work has gone in to not just establishing a māra kai at Te Whare Koa Marae but also to put the work into consultation to ensure the benefits are available to all. The original vision for Ruia was whānau building, maintaining and supplying kai for their own. They have a vision to help whānau to reconnect back to the marae, give back to others in the community who have given their time to the marae and to provide whānau with healthy kai at a low cost. Whānau will work together to build and maintain gardens and crops, to supply kai for their own tables as well as those in need.

Ruia

Kāi Tahu ki Otago Ltd/ trading as Tūmai Ora Whānau Services has long had a mantra that motivates and mobilises their whānau to believe in themselves and make the change they need to see in their lives. That mantra is ‘in growing kai, we are also growing whānau’. Their recent project for transformation is called Ruia. It is an initiative developed to engage whānau in Ōāmaru and raise the profile and activity at Te Whare Koa Marae.

A key part of the initiative is to utilise knowledge of planting and the maramataka within the Māori community of Ōāmaru.

Tuia Te Tai Poutini

Grey and Westland District Council areas, including an elected member, a council staff member, and youth sector representatives (including young people).

Over on the West Coast there has been an amazing initiative which hones in on the strengths of rangatahi through the use of principles encapsulated within wānanga and mātauranga Māori. The focus of the wānanga has been leadership development and strengthening bonds to people and place which anchor rangatahi through testing times. Taking the time for rangatahi to identify the toka tū moana in their lives is so important. Tuia Te Tai Poutini provides spaces where rangatahi can have meaningful connection around them especially those closest to them – their peers and whānau in particular. They provide leadership wānanga, whānau evenings and whānau workshops. One of the things that has been particularly exciting as a result of this initiative is the immediate lead into sharing youth priorities across the West Coast. In November, discussions took place about relevant research and data regarding West Coast young people, and group work regarding challenges, opportunities, ideas and solutions. Five people had been invited from each of the Buller,

Te Pūtahitanga: Left to Right: Gina-Lee Duncan (Te Pūtahitanga Contracts Advisor-Te Tai Poutini / Te Tauihu); Ngawahine Thompson – Greymouth High School Head girl Eleanor Sutton; WestREAP Hokitika; Maia Campbell Hokitika High School Head girl; Tihou Messenger Weepu; Georgia Rose Wilkinson.

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Next funding round

How much we fund:

Applications for the next round of funding for the Ngāi Tahu Fund will close on Friday 29 September 2017. For fairness to others, we will not be accepting any late or incomplete applications.

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The Ngāi Tahu Fund was established to vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

Areas we support:

The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: • • • • • • •

Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence. He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000) He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000) – a written expression of interest should accompany all large/ transformational applications, please contact the Fund’s team in advance if you intend to submit a large project. *Only available for legal entities.

The full criteria for accessing the Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com

Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te reo – language Mahi toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration Ngā uara – values and beliefs

The Fund’s team are available to meet with you to work through the application process, or feel free to contact our Fund’s Advisor, Morgan Lee on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Pānui Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Steering Committee He karanga tēnei ki a koutou ngā kaimahi whakairo, ā, ki a koutou ngā kaimahi raranga.

discuss and progress the setting of Ngāi Tahu standards for carving and weaving. Below are the dates and venues. Register your interest at: ranui.ngarimu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mobile: 027 438 2625

E pōwhiritia nei ngā kaiwhakairo me ngā kairaranga Ngāi Tahu kia haere i te raupapa wānanga e tu ana i tēnei tau, kia kotahi ai ki te whakawhiti kōrero, ā, ki te whakatakoto i te ara kia ahu whakamua i te tautuhinga paerewa Ngāi Tahu mō te whakairo me te raranga. Tēnei ko ngā rā me ngā wāhi. Rēhita koutou i a: ranui.ngarimu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Waea: 027 438 2625

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May 12 – 14, Ōnuku June 30 – July 2, Kaikōura September 8 – 10, Arahura November 3 – 05, Ōraka Aparima

Miriama Evans, Chair Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Steering Committee.

An invitation to all Ngāi Tahu carvers and weavers to attend a series of wānanga being held this year to

Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch Taieri Blk C Sub 3 Date: 20 April 2017 Time: 3pm Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk C Sub 5 Date: 21 April 2017 Time: 11am Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk C Sub 4 Date: 21 April 2017 Time: 9am Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk A Sub 5 Date: 20 April 2017 Time: 1pm 38

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Rūnaka Directory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Anne Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 Em: ruapuke@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 Em: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Vicky Rose Ph: 0061455026633 Em: vicky@nncinc.com.au

Stay Connected 0800 TAHU UPDATE (0800 824 887)

“It was a such a relief to hear from Ngāi Tahu, they provided safety and stability for our whānau… Ngā mihi nu nui ki a koutou katoa.”

We need your help! During the recent earthquakes and fires, staff rang whānau to check that they were alright. Because of out-of-date phone numbers not all could be reached. Please help us to reach those in times of need. To update contact details for yourself or your whānau you can: • Complete the FreePost form on the back of this pānui • Email us on: GNA@ngaitahu.iwi.nz • Do it online at: http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/whakapapa/update-details/ • Phone us on: 0800 824 887

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$108 annual distribution will be paid by the end of March for whānau who were Whai Rawa members in 2016! *

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate. Elective members (those aged 65 and older) receive Kaumātua Grants rather than Whai Rawa matched savings and distributions."

You may now be eligible for up to

in your First year of study

in your Second year of study

in your Third year of study

ENGAGEMENT

CONNECTIONS

THE IWI

Year 1 is based around engagement. It can cover completing a simple online course, pronunciation or learning pepeha.

Year 2 is around connections. This covers learning about Ngai Tahu history, the settlement and connecting with their papatipu rūnanga.

$500

$1,000

$1,500

Year 3 is around giving back to the iwi. This is an extension of the connections that have been formed and how whānau can use this to give back to the iwi.

The opening, closing and payment dates have now changed! Grants open between 1 March – 28 April at 5pm, payment date 3 May.

Grants reopen between 1 July – 30 August, payment date 1 September.

Proof of engagement declarations must be submitted between 2 October – 30 November, payment date 6 December.

As part of this change we can create pathways for you to learn, connect and engage with Ngāitahutanga.

If you would like more information go to 43 www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities or email sam.iri@ngaitahu.iwi.nz *conditions apply.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is part of the Ngāi Tahu Archives Photograph Collection at Macmillan Brown Library. This image was taken at the time that Ngāi Tahu presented the Ngāi Tahu Claim evidence to the central library at Canterbury University on 6th June 1989, and shows Jane Manahi, Reihana Parata and Kath Stewart. If you are able to provide any further information regarding this photograph please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).