Te Pānui Rūnaka March 2019 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

KAHURU-KAI-PAEKA | MARCH 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Amanda Jane Wilkes, nō Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Waitangi Day Treaty Festival at Ōnuku Marae – p. 3

• Archaeological discovery at Papanui Inlet – p. 26 • Te Rau Aroha Marae upgrade – p. 32

• Meretiana Robinson: Super W co-captain – p. 8

• Whānau haereka ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara – p. 38

• Jim Heath's 80th birthday at Waihao Marae – p. 19

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere commemoration at Ōnuku marae, and to hear from the Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, and of course Tā Tipene O’Regan. My thanks to Ōnuku for hosting a tremendous event.

Manawa maie te hiku o te Raumati Manawa maie te Upoko o te Tokerau Manawa maie Kahuru-Kai-Paeka Ngā mihi o te wā hei aku haumī, huri, huri i te motu. Ngā mihi ake me ngā whakaaro hoki ki ō tātou mate e rite nei te hākaritia mai e Aituā-maramataka-kore, Aituāmatapiko. Aroha ana ahau ki a tātou e rongo ana i te tamō o te tangata. Ko koutou tonu tēnā Irakēhu, ko koutou tēnā Tūāhuriri, ā, ko ahau hoki me tōku rahi o Ngāti Waewae tēnā. Ko Tūhoe nui tonu tēnā, ki a koe e te taua, e Hema. Ko tātou katoa e tangi nei, e tangi nei. Haere, haere, haere. He tapuae tangata, ngaro noa i te hau. He tapuae hinengaro, mau tonu, mau tonu. Ka huri ki te ora, ki te hā, ki te kiri, koia ki a koe Nanny Noa Haerenga Nicholson. Waiho mai koe hei whakatepenga kōrero māku. Ka nui te mihi, te koa i ahau i tō eke ki te huritau rautau. Muaūpoko tipua, Ngāi Tahu taniwha, ko koe te whakahē o ngā whika he iwi mate wawe te iwi Māori. E tū kahikatea, e tū! Mauri ora ki a koe Nanny Noa me tō whānau, otirā, mauri ora ki a tātou katoa. I hope you all have been able to make the most of the last days of what has been a glorious summer. I had to do a double take when looking at the date just now, as I realised another summer is coming to its end. Waitangi Day was, as always, a momentous occasion, and a chance to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. It was an honour to be in attendance for the

I want to extend a huge congratulations to all the teams who participated in Te Matatini, and particularly the three entries from Waitaha; Te Ahikaaroa, Te Poutūmārō, and Te Rōpū Haka o Ngā Manu a Tāne. Te Matatini is one of the biggest events on the iwi calendar, which brings together some of the best kapa haka performers from across Aotearoa. Competition is at an incredibly high standard, and while our teams did not make the finals, we can take great pride in the way our takiwā was represented – ka pai whānau. February has involved the latest round of arbitration with the Crown for the Relativity Mechanism. As many of you will know, the Relativity Mechanism is an agreement between the Crown and Ngāi Tahu which ensures that as one of the first iwi to settle, our economic redress continues to be relative with all future claims. It is a great reminder of the vision and forward thinking of our kaumātua and rangatira, who ensured the mechanism was included in the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act, and in doing so helped ensure that we were not penalised for being one of the first to settle, which helped ensure our lengthy settlement negotiations with the Crown were concluded. As I write this, the February intake of Aoraki Bound have just completed their 20-day adventure, and the March group are about to depart. Aoraki Bound is one of our most rewarding programmes, giving participants a rare opportunity to step away from their daily lives and immerse themselves in the stories and traditions of Ngāi Tahu – with a healthy dose of physical activity as well! I will be travelling to Aoraki at the end of March to attend the hākari, which is always a heart-warming event as participants reunite with friends and whānau and share their experiences. 2

I’m excited to announce that the Ngāi Tahu Road Shows will be returning for 2019. Our Road Shows are a fantastic opportunity to connect with whānau, learn about opportunities and benefits on offer, and perhaps most importantly, to celebrate what it means to be Ngāi Tahu! Further details will be provided in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out and be sure to save the date for a Road Show in your takiwā. Further to our Road Shows, another exciting event on the horizon is Hui-ā-Iwi 2019. This year’s hui will be held on 23-25 November, as always coinciding with the date of the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement in 1998. It will be hosted by the four rūnanga of Murihiku (Ōraka Aparima, Awarua, Waihōpai and Hokonui), with most of the festival taking place at Stadium Southland in Invercargill. Hui-ā-Iwi provides another chance for whānau to connect, to engage with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and to enjoy the festivities. In closing, it is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the recent passing of Kori Daniel Hutana. Kori was a towering figure in Ngāti Waewae. Not only was he the deputy chair for the Rūnanga for the past 10 years, but he was the chair of Kāti Waewae Charitable Trust and a member of Te Tuteraki Whanoa Trust, the Rūnanga education trust, and was passionate about delivering education scholarships to all Waewae tamariki/ rangatahi that applied. Kori is the son of Maata and Rueben, brother to Rebecca, Courtney and Hamiria. Kori has two girls, Page and Paris to his partner Melanie. He was a man who was big not only in presence but also in deed and his passion and commitment for his whānau and his iwi. My thoughts are with his whānau at this sad time. We will miss Kori terribly. The legacy he has left behind is one of dedication to the whānau of Arahura and it will ensure he is not forgotten.

Waitangi Day Treaty Festival 2019 at Ĺ&#x152;nuku Marae

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

This headline simply translates to reference ‘the cover artist’. This is our opportunity to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted on the front page and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Amanda Jane Wilkes (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri) Amanda is a working artist who grew up on the outskirts of Christchurch. “As a child I was surrounded by open skies and an expansive landscape. I could jump the back fence and run for miles over grass and tussocks.” Already a dedicated Christian, Amanda didn’t discover her whakapapa until her late teens. Finding her Māori heritage has given her the confidence to look at the land she now identifies with from a fresh perspective. She decided to return to school to study art under the tutelage of Mark Lander, and then studied at the University of Canterbury in the early 90s graduating with a BFA in Painting. Over the years Amanda has exhibited in galleries in the central city and has works in private collections around the world. She works in charcoal, acrylic and watercolour to create large works on paper and canvas. The piece featured on the cover, ‘Fire in the Heavens’, was executed from a large charcoal drawing and is an acrylic painting on canvas. Amanda’s work can be viewed on her website or Facebook page. www.amandajanewilkes.com

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā Whānau

March Raymond (Luke) Clayton, Teish O’Connell, Tuhiku Solomon, Te Ahu Manawatu, Neihana Manawatu, Stacey Annett, Karen Starkey, Nate Norton, Rana Aldridge, Reiana Aiomanu, Sherryna Baxter, Olly Hughes. April Rangi Clayton, Garry Te Wani (Jr), Neihana Davis, Kayden Manawatu, Debbie Norton, Mike Howse, Tania Simpson, Bella Taylor, Jason Timms, Sam Summerton, Ngawai Pokere, Symonde Laugesen. Congratulations Luke A very special ‘Happy Birthday’ to Luke Clayton who turns “60” on 17 March.

Luke Clayton.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated

The purpose of the Special General Meeting is to approve the proposed electoral process to appoint the Rūnanga’s Appointment Committee, who are responsible for appointing the Rūnanga’s Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative.

Notice to Members of Special General Meeting Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated gives notice that it will hold a Special General Meeting at Arahura Marae, 33 Old Christchurch Road, Arahura on Sunday, 14 April 2019 at the conclusion of the Rūnanga General Meeting.

Francois Tumahai, Chairperson Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio 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 tākata Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Here on Poutini for the past week we have been having fresh brisk starts to the morning. There was even a sprinkle of snow on the mountains and you can smell the home fires beginning to burn. Autumn is definitely here!

Mātauraka Māhaki ki Makaawhio Secondary School Grants 2019

A record number of 55 applications were presented this year for our Mātauraka Māhaki ki Makaawhio – Secondary School Grant. We would like to thank our company Kāti Māhaki Ki Makaawhio Ltd and Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio for making this possible.

Marae Bookings

Just a reminder that Te Tauraka a Māui Marae is booked well in advance with some groups booked in a year ahead. Recently we have fielded a couple of marae booking requests for the following week from the date of enquiry, which is impossible for us to fulfil. So if you are wanting to book the marae for any whānau/group hui, please call the office well ahead of time to see if the marae is available to avoid any disappointment.

Kaumātua Kapa Haka

Once again our kaumātua are beginning to get together weekly for kapa haka practice in preparation for the National Kaumātua Kapa Haka festival in Wellington. We will keep you updated on their journey!

A selection of photos from our 30th Anniversary celebrations

Super W Player Profile

Meretiana Robinson It’s no wonder why Robinson’s consistent performances in the Rebels’ backline may lead some to think she has been playing rugby all of her life. However, the New Zealand-born athlete initially had other sporting dreams she wanted to pursue as a Junior high jump champion, a Youth and Junior ten pin bowling champion. Our Super W co-captain Meretiana Robinson is certainly one interesting woman and also just happens to be the daughter of New Zealand Master Carver Fayne Robinson.

And now she’s ready to take on the responsibilities of the role and to become a positive role model for her teammates. She is quietly confident that five months of solid pre-season work has left the team in good shape to attack 2019.

While her dad has carved a name for himself as an artist, Meretiana is etching her name into the Australian rugby landscape. She has been elected as co-captain with Sharlene Fagalilo and is poised to lead the Super W side into a promising season. The appointment as co-leader of the side may have caught her off-guard, however Meretiana says she did enter the season with some aspirations of being a senior figure around her younger peers.

Keep in touch and up-to-date

Maramataka

Rūnaka website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website, which includes a members’ only section that allows registered members to access more information. All passwords have been emailed and posted out – please contact the office if you have not received one yet.

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. ANZAC Day Service 2019 Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi, April 25 at 10.30am Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio invites everyone wanting to come and join us on ANZAC Day at our marae. We will be hosting our annual commemorative ANZAC Day Service led by Father Mahoney.

E-pānui Rūnaka This is a fortnightly newsletter that keeps members updated on rūnanga activities. These are sent by email and can also be accessed in the members’ only section of our website. If you have not received a copy you may need to contact the office to update your email address. Let us know what you think and be sure to share any news and titbits you have. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Bring a plate for a shared meal and help us remember, acknowledge and celebrate the sacrifice and contribution made by our brave service men and women. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! Hui Rūnanganui – Executive Meeting Our next hui will be held at Hokitika, on Saturday, 27 April commencing at 9.30am.

Membership database We are continually updating our database and currently have incorrect details for about 200 members. Please contact the office to check that your details are correct, as well as those of your whānau.

Members are welcome to attend but please let the office know for catering purposes.

Phone: 03 755 7885 or email: heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated – Notice of Intention to Hold a Postal Ballot Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Appointment Committee. Once elected, the appointment committee will be responsible for appointing the representative and alternate representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5.00pm on 19 April 2019 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are correct.

Appointment Committee Nominations

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke is also calling for nominations for the appointment committee and you can contact Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Office Telephone: 03 328 9415, Fax: 03 365 4920 or email: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke office before 5.00pm on 19 April 2019. Please send to: Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, 18A Rāpaki Drive, Rāpaki or PO Box 107, Lyttelton 8841 or by email on rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga Membership Database

We have had a great response to the grants available for whānau who are registered with Wairewa Rūnanga! A reminder that we still have the following grants available: • Continuing or higher education • Kaumātua health

We have a number of incorrect or missing contact details for members. Please contact the office via email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 03 377 1513 if you are not receiving correspondence from us as we may need to update your details.

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

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ōnuku Rūnanga would like to extend our congratulations to Mel Tainui and Holly Weir for achieving their Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership. Both Mel and Holly are capable and talented Māori women leaders in today’s modern world and hold true to their tikanga and te ao Māori beliefs. We are so proud of both of you – you are an inspiration to us all.

Holly Weir with her partner Solomon Rahui and son Te Waimara Rahui.

Mel Tainui on graduation day.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Incorporated Society

Notice of Intention to hold a Postal Ballot Ōnuku Rūnanga Incorporated Society (the “Rūnanga”) wishes to inform current and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the Ōnuku Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the representative and alternate representative to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 12.00pm on Friday, 12 April 2019 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with Ōnuku Rūnanga. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Ōnuku Rūnanga are correct.

Appointment Committee Nominations

You will also need to attend this meeting and submit your nomination by 12.00pm on Friday, 12 April 2019. You can contact the Ōnuku Rūnanga office Telephone: 03 381 2082, Email: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding the criteria for nominations.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Incorporated Society will also be calling for nominations for the appointment committee at the rūnanga general meeting on Sunday, 14 April. If you would like to be a member of the appointment committee, you must meet all the relevant criteria.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ki ngā mate huhua o te motu, koutou kua ngaro atu rā ki te pō, nei te tangi, nei te hotuhotu. Moe mai koutou, takoto mai rā. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou ki a tātou. Koutou te hunga ora, nei te mihi o Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki a koutou.

Aoraki Bound to the creation story narratives gave a sense of Māori engagement with the natural environment and all living things contained within it.

Tēnā koutou, ko Sefeti tōku ingoa. I am currently the Kaitohutohu Kaitiakitanga for Te Taumutu Rūnanga where I help advise and manage environmental and natural resource matters for the rūnanga.

Other highlights for me were doing a haka on top of Te Maunga Ariki (Mt Royal) at sunrise and the haka on a waka for the military veterans who were departing Anakiwa. And probably most importantly were the 12 strangers that became your whānau over the three weeks of the course. They helped me get through some very low moments and were there to celebrate our successes.

I was lucky enough to participate on this year’s Aoraki Bound course in February, supported by the rūnanga. One of my goals heading into the course was to learn as much as I could in regard to Ngāi Tahutanga and te reo, and also to understand how Māori engage with the land, the rivers, the sea – the natural environment.

I thoroughly recommend that people apply for Aoraki Bound. People will have different expectations of the course, but they will come out with a deeper understanding of what their purpose will be in whatever context that may be.

Aoraki Bound delivered on those initial expectations and more. It was a slingshot into understanding how Māori have engaged with the environment – pre and post settlement. As well as this, being able to listen

Standing (L-R): Tiaki Coates (Ngāi Tahu Facilitator), James Hardy, Cass Gillespie, Natasha Schuurmans-Komene, Cameron Chilvers, Aaron Lipinski, Byllie Jean Rangihuna, Carly Gauthern, Emily Chirnside, Watson (Outward Bound Instructor). Kneeling (L-R): Pip Bennet, Sefeti Erasito, Chris Ormandy, Jess Steel, Freya (Outward Bound Instructor), Jorge (Outward Bound Instructor), Hēmi Kelly.

Celebrating our rangatahi

Congratulations to Mihiroa Pauling, daughter of Craig and Dottie, and her Surf Live Saving club Waimairi for their efforts at the recent Canterbury Surf Life Saving Championships and the Southern Regional Surf Life Saving Championships. Mihiroa managed to walk away from both events with a bit of a stoop from the weight of her medals! A great result for Mihiroa and her club.

A few weeks later at the Southern Regional Lifesaving Champs Mihiroa took out four gold medals for U16 Women’s Beach Flags, U19 Women’s Beach Flags, U19 Women’s Beach Sprints and Open Women’s Beach Relay. She also won two silvers in U16 Women’s Beach Relay and U19 Women’s Beach Relay. Her club, Waimairi, won the overall South Island club title.

At her first senior Canterbury Lifesaving Champs on 16 February Mihiroa took 1st U16 Beach Sprints, 3rd U19 Beach Sprints, 1st Under 19 and Opens Women’s Beach relay, 2nd U16 Beach Flags and 3rd U19 Beach Flags.

Mihiroa Pauling at the Surf Live Saving Championships

Fish of the Day

Fish of the Day is a television programme presented by Clarke Gayford that features stories on sustainability and the environment.

We face many challenges to clean up Te Waihora – from the over-lading of phosphorous in the lake, to ensuring land use around the lake is undertaken in a way that does not exacerbate or contribute more, to the pollutants that enter Te Waihora. We all need to work together to ensure the health of waterways is maintained and enhanced, including the importance of ecologically viable riparian margins.

Late last year, Wild Film Ltd (Mike Bhana) contacted Mananui Ramsden to seek his interest in filming a segment on Te Waihora and his work as a Kaitohutohu Tikanga Whenua for Environment Canterbury. Mananui approached Taumutu, advising he would only feel comfortable engaging with their blessings and support given his role and work with Taumutu. We agreed to the filming of the segment which happened on 6 March. To enable whānau participation, we emailed all people on our email list a few weeks ago and directly engaged with a number of people working on and connected to the lake. David Perenara-O’Connell presented on behalf of Taumutu and Mananui on his role and its challenges.

The filmed segment will be around 4-5 minutes long and its purpose is to make the audience realise the significance of our waterways to Māori, as well as providing the species that live in them with a healthy habitat. We do not know when the show will air but will try to advise whānau in time to enable you all to watch. If you would like to receive emails from us, please email: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and ask to be added to our emailing list.

The storyline looks at how everything is connected, including mahinga kai, what happens in rivers and lakes and how runoff from the land can affect fish species offshore.

Hauora

We have a busy month ahead of us and we are feeling excited for the upcoming mahi. We have another Tamariki Day planned for Thursday, 18 April. There will be a noho at Te Pā o Moki on Wednesday, 17 April from 5pm. Please bring some kai to share for dinner and your blankets. RSVP to Dardanelle McLean-Smith and put these dates in your calendar. In the last month we have been working on:

A DVD project which is almost finished. We are looking forward to presenting these to whānau.

Marae bookings - we are fully booked in March, April, and heading into May. We will be busy at work and making some improvements to the marae to support successful visits.

We have also run our first workshop for the year, with five more to be run throughout the year, supporting kaiako in Taumutu takiwā professional development.

Healthy Day at the Pā

Rēhua Marae, February 2019 Our kaumātua have been on the move again this month. The month started with a Healthy Day at the Pā which was hosted at Rēhua Marae. Funded by Te Pūtahitanga, this is the 3rd in a series of six healthy days planned for our kaumātua. Organised jointly by Koral on behalf of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, Richie on behalf of Rēhua Marae and Puamiria on behalf of Te Taumutu Rūnanga, these days provide valuable information and discussion for our kaumātua on all issues related to their health and wellbeing as well as giving them a chance to laugh, sing and gossip over kai with their cousins and mates. Thank you Rēhua for hosting our kaupapa in February and to Rāpaki for hosting in March.

Joan Bergman, Clare Williams, Frank Williams, Maria Tait, Mereana Mokikiwa Hutchen.

Kaumātua haerenga ki Tūranga Christchurch Central Library And for our second haerenga, this time our kaumātua visited the new Christchurch Central Library, Tūranga. We were hosted by our whanaunga Maatakiwi and her colleague Jemma. They treated us to a tour through the new building and a kōrero about the exhibition Kā Huru Manu. Our kaumātua also had their library membership updated and some kaumātua enrolled for the first time. Under Jemma’s guidance we spent some time learning about the available resources and had the chance to have a look through some South Island minute books, some early baptism records for Rāpaki, a compilation of Te Karaka magazines, McKay’s Compendium and other books. There was lots of ooh-ing and aah-ing and glasses being shared between our taua and pōua. To finish it off, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Uncle Terry Ryan to the table to talk to us about whakapapa.

Kaumātua listening intently.

We had a lovely day which was made even better by having Aunty Mavis, Aunty Echo and Uncle Terry join us. Everyone is looking forward to our next trip which will be to Canterbury Museum to see the Kura Pounamu exhibition guided by our very own Corban Te Aika. Watch this space whānau, our kaumātua might turn up on your doorstep next!

Ila Howse – background Alamein and June Kitto.

Daphne O’Connell, Lyn Gilford, Jemma Wiki, Maatakiwi Wakefield, Les Wanhalla, Margaret Jones, Reihana Parata.

Mavis Smith.

Reihana Parata, Les Wanhalla, Margaret Jones.

Te Matatini ki te ao

The penultimate event on the Māori calendar, Te Matatini, was held in Te Whānganui a Tara from 20-24 February. Forty-six teams competed for the coveted title ‘Toa Whakaihuwaka’ and after four days of fierce competition, the title was awarded to Ngā Tūmanako from Auckland. A well-deserved recognition of the absolute dedication, excellence and flair they brought to the stage.

The level of expertise, mātauranga, stamina and innovation that goes into every single item of every single performance is astounding and should be celebrated. Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu congratulates all who performed at Te Matatini ki te Ao. We spotted a number of our uri and whānau in various teams. Ngāi Tahu haka is definitely alive and well! Two kaihaka who deserve particular mention are Mahara Hepi and Koro Tini who took that stage by storm during the finals. To all who stood – ka wani kē koutou– we are so proud!

Ngā Tūmanako weren’t the only winners though. Every kaihaka, every whānau, hapū, and iwi were and are winners.

TE TAUMUTU RŪNANGA INCORPORATED SOCIETY

Members of the Rūnanga are encouraged to ensure that their contact details are correct, by contacting the rūnanga as below.

Notice of Intention to Hold a Postal Ballot Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Taumutu Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the appointment committee will be responsible for appointing the representative and alternate representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Appointment Committee Nominations Te Taumutu Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for the appointment committee. For further information and nomination form please contact the Taumutu Office. The nomination forms are to be received by the office on or before the April Rūnanga General Meeting held on Sunday, 14 April.

Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5.00pm on Wednesday, 1 May 2019 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member of the rūnanga.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga P O Box 3214 Christchurch 8140 Phone: 03 371 2660 Email: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 13

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ngā mate

Waitangi Day Celebrations – Okains Bay

Ngā mihi aroha ki ngā whānau who have lost a loved one.

It was an early morning start to prepare the kai for the hāngī for Waitangi Day at Okains Bay. As always, there was a great turn out with many visitors in awe of the wero and traditions of Māori.

Rā whānau

Hari huritau to whānau who have celebrated birthdays in February.

Special thanks to the organising committee and those regulars who through rain, hail and beating sun were there doing the mahi. Special thanks also to the 30 odd tauira from Te Pā o Rākaihautū who endured the windy roads to lend their young helping hands to the not so young hands!

Nau mai e te pēpi

Sierra Allan and Brendan Chettle would like to announce the arrival of their daughter Khylo Rose Chettle, born 5 February weighing a very healthy 8lb 9oz. Congratulations to mum and dad.

Khylo Rose Chettle.

Koukourarata: A warm welcome to a picturesque location On 14-15 February an awesome bunch of Environment Canterbury staff and some of their children arrived for a noho marae. After the pōwhiri and more official parts of the day (reciting pepeha and sharing connections/ whanaungatanga) we enjoyed some walks and talks with Manaia Cunningham, Makarini Rupene, Mananui Ramsden, Peter Ramsden and Gaye Stanley.

I was excited to learn weaving and surprised by how much there is to it! Benita taught us how to tell which harakeke we should cut, how to prepare it, and then she magically turned it into a basket. Some of the group were naturals and produced wonderful woven boxes in no time, while others took a little longer to get our heads around it! It was pretty exciting to create it in the end though, even if it did look a little messy.

We went for a walk down to the wharf, up the hill to the pou, around to the rocky shore, along to the mighty Koukourarata awa and finished our outdoor exploration at the gardens. Throughout the day we enjoyed great food, good conversation, and time to swim and learn.

The mystery adventure with Makarini turned out to include diving for mahinga kai, and the group that went with him brought back some massive mussels to cook up for lunch. After eating and tidying we congregated in the wharenui to hear about the ancestors whose pictures are on the walls. It was so special to learn how different people are connected to each other and the significance of that. That brought us to the end of our stay so we bid farewell and headed back home, each of us enriched from our journey and time at beautiful Koukourarata, also known as ‘heaven’.

After dinner we learnt more about the history of Koukourarata, the land settlement, and some key figures involved. We followed that by each sharing something we had taken away from the day. It’s amazing how in such a short amount of time all of us had been impacted by different parts of the day that helped us see things a little differently. The next day, we enjoyed a relaxed morning before choosing between doing weaving with Whaea Benita or going on a mysterious excursion with Makarini.

The group outside the beautiful whare.

Enjoying a lesson in mahinga kai.

RAKIMAKERE WĀNANGA 2019

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai All descendants of Kehaia Tuahuru and Eruera Rakimakere and their descendants Hana, Ruti, Rina, Erekana, Riria, Matakihaumai, Hohepa, Ruti Te Whakahihi, Rena Te Te Koromatua are invited to attend this wānanga at Koukourorata (Port Levy) from 24-28 October. This will be an opportunity for extended whānau to meet each other and strengthen our knowledge of our whakapapa and history with the added bonus of lots of fun – sleepless nights no doubt – but lots of fun all the same! Please contact Donna Bridgeman, email: grrlgypsy@gmail.com to register for this event. Date: Thursday, 24 October – Sunday, 28 October Where: Tūtehuarewa Marae, Koukourorata (Port Levy) When: Pōwhiri at 3.00pm Cost: TBC

Rūnanga Meeting Dates • • • • •

Sunday, 14 April – 10.00am Sunday, 9 June – 10.30am Sunday, 11 August – 10.30am Sunday, 13 October – 10.30am (AGM) Sunday, 8 December – 10.00am

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Aloha Hawaii

We worked so hard that some of the mud is still under our fingernails. We were helping restore the Kalo gardens and shown how to prepare Kalo (taro), as well as octopus. We were taught how the Hawaiian people grow and prepare their own food just like my ancestors did – we call it mahinga kai.

Kia ora koutou Ko Tarahaoa te mauka Ko Ōpihi te awa Ko Takitimu te waka Ko Arowhenua te marae Ko Kāti Huirapa te hapū Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi Ko Ana Donaldson ahau

We swam in the ocean a lot – our accommodation was really neat and right on the beach – which was great. The sea water was very salty and stung your eyes, but it was worth it.

In the holidays I had the trip of a lifetime, I went to Hawaii with my iwi, Kāi Tahu. Twenty of us were lucky enough to apply and be chosen for a STEM cultural exchange.

We had to do speeches in front of our whānau when we got back to our marae and I was really nervous, but it was good once it was done. I was really nervous about going on the trip, but I am so glad I did.

I learnt so much about the water and the ocean and Kiana taught us a lot just from making up a dance – it was really good. Mamo who works with Kiana at the University of Hawaii and her whānau taught us a traditional Hawaiian dance and I joined in.

I want to thank my Hawaiian whānau, the University of Hawaii, my iwi and the University of Canterbury who made this all possible. If I had the chance to go back I definitely would, it was incredible.

I was taught how to prepare and cook Hawaiian food. On the first night we had HFC (Hawaiian Fried Chicken), but it was actually salmon, not chicken. We looked at the Hawaiian traditional fish ponds (Te Paepae o He’eia), that are only found in Hawaii and helped clear out a huge muddy area of mangroves.

So, for any of you who are Ngāi Tahu, make sure you apply if you are Year 9 and 10 and make sure you are registered with Ngāi Tahu too. Nā Ana Donaldson.

Arowhenua Whānau Services

Arowhenua Whānau Services staff have been busy fundraising for the outside area project. We have been well supported by the local community and district. Below is the table made from the wood donated from Placemakers in Timaru. Richard our Smoke Free facilitator has done a fantastic job making it. I am sure that our clients and whānau will love to be sitting around here for a cuppa and a chat. The vegetable gardens are doing well and produce is making its way to our trolley in reception for those that need it. We are also looking at a mural which rangatahi from Ōpihi School will be doing. We will keep you updated.

Arowhenua Whānau Services update Here at Arowhenua Whānau Services, we love supporting our youth and their achievements, Atawhaia Russell-Whiu, 15, (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) has once again been selected to travel to Blacktown, Sydney in September, with the NZ ISA U15/16 girls softball team, this is her 2nd time being selected in this team. Her mum Katrina (Ngāi Tahu) is our mental health support worker, and Atawhaia works with Shantel Barrett (Ngāi Tahu) whānau ora navigator for support in setting and obtaining goals, and with Bianca Sheed (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) (not pictured) tinana navigator, for training and fitness goals to ensure she is tournament ready.

(L-R) Shantel Barrett, Atawhaia Russell-Whiu, Katrina Russell-Whiu.

Marae Fit

Free fitness for the whānau every week at Arowhenua Marae, 31 Huirapa Street, Temuka. Come along and enjoy the fun: •

Marae Fit: Raise the heart rate, every Thursday 10.00-10.45am

Coming up in March

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Tai Chi: Relax and restore balance, every Friday 10.00-11.00am

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Line Dancing: Boot scootin’ boogie, every Monday 10.30-11.30am

Wānanga “Ngā mea ora mō te Hōtoke”, “Getting ready for winter”, Wednesday, 20 March. Mihi Whakatau 9.30am, Town Square, King Street, Temuka. We will cover cardiovascular disease risk assessments, heart health, hand hygiene, coughing etiquette, flu vaccination information, keeping active, beating the winter blues, smoke free advice, soup and healthy recipes. Placemakers have loaned us the BBQ so sausages, bread and sauce will also be available.

Come into Arowhenua Whānau Services 94 King Street or phone 03 615 5180, to talk to one of the nurses about your needs and they will assist you or put you in touch with other staff or services if necessary – or just call in for a cuppa.

Heart Health Checks at Twizel Community Care Centre, 33 Mount Cook Street Wednesday, 3 April from 4.00pm-7.00pm There will also be some other activities while we are there so come along and introduce yourself to the team.

There will also be other activities happening so keep an eye out on the Facebook page and out website: www.aws.co.nz

Temuka clinic late night Wednesday started on 13 Feb with a slow response. There will be two nurses available at the even clinic.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Appointments Committee Te Rūnanga Arowhenua Appointment Committee formally invites applications for the Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Representative and Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Appointment Committee is responsible for appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative positions in line with clause 16(2) (c) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Act 1996.

Applications close 5.00pm on 24 April 2019. For an application form, including eligibility criteria, please call Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Office Phone: 03 615 9646 to request the forms by post or email arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz John Henry Acting Chairperson Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Appointment Committee

Trinity Church

From the book ‘Moonshine Country’ by Gordon Ogilvie (pages 79-80) Below is an excerpt from the 1971 book ‘Moonshine Country’ by Gordon Ogilvie. It is a great story and we are wondering if any whānau might know who the couple who were getting married may be. Contact the office if you have any ideas!

were pressed so closely against the Communion rails that they could not kneel down. When I got to that part of the service where the man has to say that he takes the woman for his wedded wife, I leant forward and said to the man, ‘Repeat after me, I Simon.’ He made no response. I tried again, ‘I Simon.’ Still no response. Then the lay-reader, who was standing beside me, interposed, and explained that it was necessary to repeat the words after the clergyman. To my surprise, when I began once more, ‘I Simon’, not only the bridegroom but the whole congregation joined in the repetition of the words.

Stack was ordained in 1860 and began thirty years outstanding service as Diocesan Missioner to the Maoris. He lived at Tuahiwi, inland from Kaiapoi, and visited other Maori settlements as often as he could. He persuaded the Māori people of Temuka to build a church for themselves, which they did at Arowhenua in 1866, and for many years Stack made regular visits to this church. Holy Trinity was, indeed, the first place of Christian worship in the Temuka district. Soon after the Maori church was consecrated, the Rev. Stack conducted what was probably the first Church of England marriage service to be held in or near Temuka. Simon and Margaret were a plain, middleaged couple, but the church was packed out because of the novelty of such an occasion. Let Stack describe the ceremony himself:

I put up my hand and signalled to the people to desist, but they either did not see my hand or misunderstood my signal, and continued to repeat like a chorus till the building rang again with the words, ‘to have and hold’, ‘from this day forward’, ‘for better for worse’, ‘till death do us part’. The whole scene was most ludicrous, but fortunately no one present except myself seemed to see it in any but the most serious light. The novelty of the ceremony prevented anyone realizing the absurdity of a whole congregation, composed of men, women and children, saying that they took Margaret to be their wedded wife.

Everyone followed them to the church which was crowded to suffocation. The bride and bridegroom

This little church remained in use until 1931 when it was replaced by a larger building.

Weaving classes with Sally

Tuesday 10.00am-2.00pm Sally has weaving classes. Aloma was lucky enough to be the only student on Tuesday and spent one-on-one time with Sally weaving this kete. Aloma started weaving several years ago with Aunty Pipi and cousin Dawn Reihana. Aloma recently decided to take up the wero and join Sally’s classes to challenge her artistic abilities. Tumeke kete Lomes! Sally is looking forward to sharing her skills with whānau members who would like to pop in on a Tuesday between 10.00am-2.00pm and don’t forget our waiata group from 6.00pm-7.30pm on Tuesday nights.

Sally and Aloma with a successfully woven kete.

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 a recent birthday.

More than just an 80th

Like all good recipes this weekend was made up of the perfect ingredients. There were colourful decorations that spoke of life being hung up by multiple generations, and competitive games of croquet that were all won by the undefeated grandpa. Evening entertainment was full of stories of the good old days and enough laughter to wake anyone up from a slumber. In order for the final product to stand out above the rest it needs to have a special ingredient that is subtle, but binds it all together. I felt we were in no short supply of aroha mai, aroha atu; love and compassion received, love and compassion given. Mauri ora ki te whare o Waihao.

One sunny afternoon I received a text from my grandma, informing me that grandpa Jim Heath’s 80th celebration would be held at Waihao Marae 18-20 January. To say I was excited was an understatement. Quickly, I started to reflect on the last time I had visited this place that held so many memories of joy and assisted in my foundational belonging to te ao Māori. During my early years as a child I would attend holiday programmes held at Waihao with my brothers and cousins. Mahika kai, weaving protocol and kapa haka were just some of the things we experienced in this space. A particular highlight of mine was participating in the evening talent shows and all-in games of bull rush out the front. Pride at my connection to Waihao was expanded further, like the growing of a bubble, when my class from primary school came for a visit and my great Uncle Paris was the kaikōrero for the takata whenua. With all these memories flooding back to the surface, I was eager to be reconnected to a space that had impacted the paths of my life.

Tangata ako ana i te whare, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana A person who is taught at home, will stand collected on the marae This whakataukī reflects for me the values and beliefs embedded in my life, through my grandparents from their ancestors. It is because of their teachings, experiences and wisdom that I can stand tūturu in my identity and awhi others in pursuing theirs. To me, it was more than just an 80th, it was a reconnection to those learnings from the past and to a place that plays a part in the foundations of who I am.

Car doors slamming, calls of greeting and footsteps on the gravel signified the arrival of the tribe. Almost all of my aunties, uncles and cousins were in attendance. Grandpa’s only wish for the weekend was that his whānau were all together again, as it was when I was a child. With this in mind, there was no better person to plan and cater the weekend than my grandma, who thought half of Aotearoa would be stopping in for a visit.

This is dedicated to Jim Heath (Grandpa). Happy 80th and God Bless. Kā mihi ki a koutou, April Heath.

Heath whānau at Jim Heath’s 80th Birthday.

Party games at Jim’s 80th.

Rūnanga Information and Announcements

Reminders We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. If you have moved or changed your contact details, please advise the office so that we can update your records.

Waihao Website Whānau are reminded that they can get a password for the registered members’ area of the website from the office by emailing: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz This area of the website allows whānau to complete tasks such as booking the marae vans or submitting a grant application. All confirmed minutes, policies and procedures and TRoNT reports are also available here.

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

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Congratulations

Well done to everyone who graduated from the Heke Te Rangakura Kaiwhakaako programme (Bilingual Primary Teacher Training – Diploma), and a special congratulations to our whānau member Maria Mako! She is pictured below at her graduation along with some of her fellow students.

Back row, L-R: Maria Mako (née Tipa), Irihapeti Pokaia, Olivia Mackey-Pokaia, Melissa Paul. Front row, L-R: Jordan Bennett, Shontelle Knight, Hollane Adams.

Welcome home Taylor

We recently welcomed Matakahi scholar Taylor McDonald on his first visit to Moeraki and his marae. Taylor is from the Donaldson/Russell whānau and we were pleased to have the opportunity to reconnect with him and hope to see more of him in the future! For anyone wanting to reconnect with Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, check out our Moeraki Whānau Facebook page. “It was an awesome experience to finally visit my marae and the village of Moeraki itself, witnessing the whenua where my ancestors first settled before travelling north. It is such a beautiful coastline and I could picture my whānau fishing almost every day back then – just like grandma continues to do today.” Matakahi scholar Taylor McDonald visiting his marae for the first time.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Registrations

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invites all potential members to register by contacting Jenny Brookes, our office co-ordinator, to request a registration form.

We encourage our registered members to contact the office to check your contact details and update them if necessary. This enables us to provide you with regular updates on rūnanga activities as well as information from our Te Rūnanga representative.

Email: moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz Phone: (03) 439 4816 Post: 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki, RD2, Palmerston, Otago 9482

Applications open – Te Rūnanga o Moeraki 2019 Educational Grants

Ten grants will be awarded to provide financial assistance to whānau members completing tertiary studies. You must meet the following criteria to be eligible: • •

Be a registered member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc Attend a tertiary institution and be enrolled in a course leading to a recognised qualification.

Applications close Friday, 30 March. You can request an application from Jenny using the contact details above.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Puketeraki Marae Fire wall upgrade

Our marae has been closed since January so that construction work can be undertaken. This is the result of years of planning and hard work by the marae building komiti, made up of Brenda van Strik, Bruce Ritchie, George Meikle, Peter Ellison and Ron McLachlan. The work has involved: • • •

We look forward to the reopening of the marae on 1 April. These photos show progress to date…

Construction of a fire wall between the wharenui and wharekai Installing new gas heaters Undertaking rot repairs to the veranda and installing new ramps.

Once finished the marae will fully comply with fire safety requirements. We would also like to say a big thank you to Helen Thoms from the Marae Development Fund for all her advice and support – it was awesome.

The wharenui from the marae ātea before construction.

Firewall under construction.

The wharenui from the marae ātea after construction.

Visit to Macrae’s Mine

In February rūnaka representatives visited the OceanaGold Macrae’s mine. For whānau that have never seen a pit gold mine it is worth stopping at the various viewing areas. If you are in the Palmerston/Macrae’s area, take the time to have a look at the mine. This purpose of the visit was to discuss the areas that currently have resource consent applications lodged and get an understanding of their future proposals. OceanaGold are seeking to improve their communications with the rūnaka and saw this as a first step towards implementing cultural protocols of engagement and working towards building a stronger relationship.

Kathryn Gale.

Earthmoving Equipment.

Rūnaka site visit to Last Chance Irrigation Scheme – Deemed Permits On a typically stunning Central Otago January day, members of our marae attended a site visit to the Last Chance Irrigation Scheme in the Alexandra area. Representatives from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Aukaha, DoC, Otago Regional Council (ORC) and Fish and Game also attended.

The history of the area and the age of the scheme itself makes it fairly unique as it has been cemented into the families’ lives and land holdings over several generations. Following our first inspection stop at Conroy’s Dam, John Taylor gave a talk on the history and connections his family had with the scheme and also provided yummy cherries, apricots, plums and tomatoes that we munched on throughout the day.

The Scheme is considered as a ‘Deemed Permit’. These permits will be included under the ORC’s new regional water plan. It is the first time that permit renewals were not automatic so it gave the rūnaka a chance to meet with and start relationships with the permit holders.

The site visit took six hours and we visited up to 16 areas to view the race structures and intakes, the Link Race Dam and Pagets Dam, as well as a brief stop at Butchers Dam. Most of the permit holders were able to join into the site visits. The trip also highlighted how changes in policies such as the ORC one will increase the workload for rūnaka members; most of which is voluntary.

In this case the irrigation permits have been in place since the 1860s when the scheme was set up to give gold miners ‘one last chance’ (hence the name) to find and extract gold from the high country. The Last Chance Scheme irrigates 2062 ha of the 6123ha command area. Water is taken from nine creeks with water conveyed via water races and dams (3). All the water intake areas are metered and there are 21 permit holders who use the water for a variety of horticulture, viticulture and stock water supply. No drinking water is taken from the scheme, but some small-scale hydro-electric power generation is being explored for the future.

Overall it was a great day and we learnt a lot about the way water is utilised and how important a good management structure and infrastructure is to the longterm sustianability of the resource. Thanks to Tania from Aukaha for organising it, John Taylor for the cherries, and the members of the Last Chance Irrigation Scheme for a productive and rewarding day.

Last Chance site with Dr Lyn Carter and Tania Richardson.

Irrigation Intake.

Heke ki uta

The next morning, we met with our Ōtākou whanauka for the whakawātea of the new Otago University study retreat facility named Hākitekura at Woolshed Bay. It was an awesome representation of our people. After lunch we went for a haereka with Matapura to various places of significance where he shared their stories. We went to the old papa kāika in central Queenstown, the Hākitekura monument, the nohoaka at Kimiākau, and a rock art site around the Tititea pā.

Members of our marae went inland during Waitangi week to explore our relationship and connections. We travelled via the Pigroot, where we stopped at various places of significance such as, Tunaheketaka (Taiari lake) which was once a mahika kai area mainly for tuna, Ōtūehua (Quartz working site) and also Pōtiki whatarūmaki-nao (natural bridge on the Kawarau awa). We carried on our journey to our accommodation at the christian camp close to Te Nuku o Hākitekura.

The following day was Waitangi Day, where we had the celebrations in Queenstown. I look forward to many more celebrations for our people inland. After midday we travelled to Whakatipu (Dart River) where we spoke about Te Koroka and the pounamu source from there. We were lucky enough to go for a walk around Scotts River to look for pounamu. On our final day we travelled to Kimiākau for the Shotover Jet experience which was a great way to finish our time in Queenstown.

The Heke ki uta was an amazing experience and I am thankful to those who came and shared their experience and knowledge. Ki ō tātou huāka nō Ōtākou, mei kore ake koutou hai whakapau kaha i kā āhuataka maha i Tāhuna, nei kā mihi. I look forward to many more occasions for us to come together for this kaupapa inland. Nei kā mihi ki tēnā ki tēnā i heke ai ki uta mō te kaupapa.

Haereka with Matapura Ellison.

Hākitekura whakatau at Woolshed Bay.

East Otago Rakatahi Hub

In February we ran our first rakatahi hub at the East Otago Event Centre. Approximately 25 rakatahi came from all around the East Otago area.

brought an incredible amount of te reo Māori resources and knowledge to share, Michelle Ellwood who offered an opportunity for rakatahi to explore their vocational pathways through the Malcam4Me resource (with the support of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu) and Aroha Ellison who constantly refuelled our rakatahi with delicious kai. Thank you to the parents and to East Otago High School for their support of this kaupapa.

We had Royal Hepi (a student from the School of Physical Education, University of Otago) running the hauora session (kiorahi was a big hit), Jesse-James Pickery using his mahi toi skills to support rakatahi to explore the world of ceramics, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe

Rakatahi Hub.

Rauhina Scott-Fyfe supporting rakatahi.

A West Coast lad on the trip of a lifetime

Luke is hosted by a family from the local Rotary Club and will attend meetings and events throughout his exchange. His parents Lynda and Kelvin and brother Morgan are looking forward to hearing him speak fluent Italian when he returns to Hokitika in January 2020.

What would persuade a teenager to pack up their room, say goodbye to family and friends and move to the other side of the world? For Luke Taylor (18), it was a Rotary Youth Exchange to Italy. Luke who lives in Hokitika and is a student of Westland High School, has whakapapa to Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki through his kaumātua Te Whe, Pakinui and Mary Harper. He successfully applied to the Rotary District 9970 and has embarked on a year-long cultural and educational exchange to Merano, in North Eastern Italy.

As part of his trip he has connected with other Rotary exchange students – they enjoyed a three day stopover in LA and have been sledding and cross country skiing together. Later this month Luke will visit Milan and Rome and in June will take an 18 day trip around Europe.

Luke and fellow Rotary Exchange students on a cross country skiing trip.

Luke Taylor receiving his Rotary Exchange blazer and warm wishes from District Governor 9970 John Driscoll.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā Mihi Aroha

Our aroha goes out to whānau that have lost a loved one recently. In particular our thoughts are with the whānau of Charles Ropata.

Achievements

Millar has been a member of the school kapa haka group since Year Eight, and this year he is leading the group alongside Luc Ravel. He also hopes to make the 1st XV. Millar is very honoured to be chosen as Head Prefect and aims to be a great leader within the kapa haka group and a role model for the younger boys.

Our congratulations go to hapū member Millar Hibernia Rewi who was recently inducted as Head Prefect at Sacred Heart College in Auckland. Millar is the first of his family to attend Sacred Heart College, followed by his younger brother Isaac who is now in Year Nine. Millar gained an Excellence endorsement in NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and his goal is to achieve the same for Level 3. He is considering studying engineering in 2020.

Millar giving his acceptance speech at his induction as Head Prefect.

Millar with his proud parents Maria and Mark Rewi.

Ōtākou Inland Hīkoi

Around 60 or our rūnaka members travelled to Queenstown 4-7 February to join with papatipu rūnaka from around Āraiteuru and Murihiku and the residents of Queenstown in a Treaty festival. The Otago and Central Otago District Councils were represented and led by Queenstown mayor, Jim Boult. Splendid weather and an array of festive and cultural performances ensured a great day for everyone. Among the organisers was Darren Rewi – our congratulations on his hands-on attention to detail. On our hīkoi we visited some of the nohoaka along the route including a tour of the Clyde Dam and nohoaka on the route home via Wānaka/Hāwea. We greatly appreciated the historical and informative commentary given by Edward Ellison on areas of interest to the hapū.

Edward Ellison, Jillian Jardine, Anne Robertson and Dick Jardine with the new name plaque ‘Hākitekura’ in the background – carved by Rick Ngamoki.

We also took part in the renaming of Woolshed Bay which following the unveiling of the name plaque and blessing is now known as ‘Hākitekura.’ Queenstown farmers Dick and Jillian Jardine have gifted their Woolshed Bay home and property to the University of Otago to be used as a research retreat. Given the relationship that Ngāi Tahu has with the university we were invited to select and bestow an appropriate name upon the property. Visit our webpage for more photos of our Inland hīkoi 2019.

Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, Moana Wesley and Paulette Tamati Elliffe begin the pōwhiri by challenging and calling manuhiri onto the Queenstown Treaty Festival ‘marae’.

Taurite Tū – Whānau Stand Strong!

We welcomed a fantastic crowd to the exciting launch of our strength and balance exercise programme – Taurite Tū. It was a very special day and marked the begininng of a new intentional and positive approach to wellbeing, designed especially for our kaumātua.

the ins and outs of the programme and guided us in some strength exercises. Moana Wesley facilitated a few laughs and even had us up dancing! And, of course the ringawera in the kitchen provided delicious and nutritious kai to keep us all going.

Taurite Tū is a joint project driven by Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, funded by the Health Research Council and supported by the University of Otago. We were warmly welcomed by Tuari Potiki who helped us to begin the process of breathing life into the project, and the whānau who attended did the rest with their enthusiasm. Our project lead Katrina Bryant explained

If you are over the age of 55 and live in the Dunedin area be sure to get in touch and join the Taurite Tū programme. Email: projects@tro.org.nz Phone: 03 478 0352 or Kitty Brown: 022 196 7490, or check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/tauritetu

Ringawera Julz Asher and Dan Parker provided sumptuous but healthy kai.

Introducing Katrina Bryant

Katrina has been a physiotherapist for 25 years, and currently practices at her clinic, The Biomechanic, as well as teaching the Hauora Māori Curriculum at the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy. Katrina completed her Masters with distinction. Her thesis ‘He Kiteka Hauā i Murihiku – Perspectives of disability and wellness of hauā Māori in Murihiku’, documents whānau experiences of disability. We congratulate Katrina on her mahi in this field.

Archaeological update

Three worked pieces of wood appeared on the beach at Papanui recently, close to where the waka was found. The pieces have been identified as a bowl and two part-upright planks.

Close-up view of the wooden bowl.

Tumai Cassidy and Koreana Wesley-Evans at the site where the bowl and planks were discovered.

Tumai Cassidy holds the wooden bowl that was recently found at Papanui Inlet.

Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki

The Ōtākou tāngata tiaki are appointed by the Minister of Fisheries and authorised to give permission to individuals, in accordance with the regulations, to take any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering purposes in accordance with the regulations within the area/rohe moana to which they are appointed. Tāngata Tiaki must regularly report the amount of customary catch in their rohe moana so that sustainability measures such as catch limits can be monitored and reviewed.

Paul Ropata Kurī Bush to Tokomairiro Mouth: Hoani Langsbury, Graeme Frazer, Trevor Griffin Rohe Moana: Rachel Wesley, Stephen Bryant The Korako Karetai Trust Tāngata Tiaki are: Rohe Moana - Oliver Dawson, Tawhiri Karetai, Paul Kemp Please contact the office for contact details and/or information on the South Island Regulations, Tāngata Tiaki/Kaitiaki Guidelines or management plan for the Ōtākou takiwā. We are always interested to hear from Ōtākou members who wish to be considered as a tangata tiaki/kaitiaki.

The Tāngata Tiaki in the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou are: Heyward Point to Blackhead: Hoani Langsbury, Tangi Russell, Eleanor Russell Blackhead to Kurī Bush:

Rūnanga and Rūnanga Representative contact details

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

Ōtākou Marae Bookings

Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online by visiting our website: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz or by phoning Sha Hemopo at the Ōtākou office: (03) 478 0352.

Ōtākou Members’ News for TPR

We welcome your whānau or personal news for inclusion in our pānui. Please send news eg: sporting achievements, education, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou and photos to: office@tro.org.nz Photos must have captions including names of people featured.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kia ora koutou katoa, the beautiful weather has seen our whānau out and about this month taking advantage of the many events happening here in Hokonui.

Children’s Day

The Hokonui Rūnanga team had another successful stall at the annual Children’s Day event. It was great to see hundreds of whānau attending and enjoying all of the activities, entertainment and rides on offer. We are lucky to hold this at the Gore Multisports Complex free of charge! Throughout the event we had lines of people wanting to be stamped with ‘tā moko’ as an alternative to face painting. We really loved seeing so many tamariki of all backgrounds enjoying their temporary tattoos! Everyone enjoyed making the free fruit kebabs especially the marshmallows. We also had a ‘guess the lollies in the jar’ competition and had a very grateful winning whānau who had travelled from out of town to the event.

Tamaiti receiving a temporary moko.

The crowds queuing at our stall.

Children’s Day crowds.

On the Fly Mataura River Event

This is a new event held in Gore to celebrate the Mataura River and of course we couldn’t not be involved! We have a special relationship with our awa. Historically it was a natural resource and mahinga kai highway and to this day whānau still gather kanakana and other species. In 2003 the Hokonui Rūnanga Kaiwhakahaere Rewi Anglem applied to the Government for the establishment of the Mataura Te Awa Mātaitai. This was officially opened in 2006 and was the first freshwater reserve of its kind in New Zealand. The event itself was an opportunity to check out stall holders, listen to music and have a go at fly fishing. Rodney Trainor and Terry Stott were on hand to promote the mātaitai and showcase some of the river’s eels and fish species for tamariki to see up close and personal.

Whānau enjoying the On the Fly river event.

School Starter Pack

Pictured to the right is Manaia McStay with her Ngāi Tahu School Starter Pack. Manaia is five-years-old and has just started at Pukerau School.

Manaia McStay.

Remember to check out our Facebook and website for our Te Kākano Health clinics and Kaumātua days. As well as general health services we have education and whānau ora support available. Feel free to give us a call and have a chat to the right person about how we can help. Phone: (03) 208 7954 or email: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Inc

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau o Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe and Waitaha hoki. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou. It has been a long time since I have written for Te Pānui Rūnaka. Little Ruru has been the writer recently, but alas she has moved on to other pastures/branches.

Other events happening at Murihiku Marae

Fire and Emergency NZ held a leadership seminar with a noho on the marae. We welcome two new staff members – Meg Adamson and Wynetta Fisher.

Hui

Our Fun Day was an awesome success with a great turnout. Despite the poor weather conditions, we had lots of indoor programmes and some outdoor activities for the kids. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. Hita Neho, our activities co-ordinator launched our playpods. Nā, Squirrel on the Hill.

Trip to Te Koroka

Waihōpai whānau were very grateful to be presented with an opportunity to visit and stay at Camp Glenorchy. It is the only environmentally friendly camp in the area, and has its own solar power and biodegradable waste systems. The purpose of this trip was to connect rūnaka members to a historically significant site and to hear and preserve the whakapapa stories of Te Koroka, the source of pounamu in Aspiring National Park. Whānau and kaumātua were fortunate to visit Te Koroka and most of our kaumātua who went were able to see this significant mauka in person.

Landing at Te Koroka was an exhilarating, memorable and historical occasion as their feet connected with the earth maunga tapu.

Trip to Te Koroka

Whānau enjoying their jetboat ride

We were also thrilled when we ventured into the waters with the Dart River Jet Boat adventure. Here are some photos of whānau and kaumātua enjoying every moment of this amazing experience. Thanks to Waihōpai Rūnaka and kaumātua coffee club – everyone had a fantastic time.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka As March approaches our thoughts are focused on the forthcoming tītī season. We wish whānau travelling to the islands a safe and bountiful journey.

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, We hope that you all had an enjoyable Waitangi Day and were able to spend time with whānau.

March is also when we look forward to the opening of the oyster season and it is anticipated that the oysters will be as good as (if not better than) last year. Early reports suggest that there is little evidence of the parasite bonamia ostreae within the fishery, although formal testing results have yet to confirm this.

Over the past month we have seen a number of groups use the marae including the Tītī Islands Komiti for their AGM and a writing group from the Southern Institute of Technology. We also hosted a boating safety course to help whānau achieve their Day Skipper and Maritime VHF radio operator certificates. This course was created by Water Safety NZ in conjunction with the Coastguard to promote water safety awareness within Māori communities.

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

Southland District Council Youth Council

Congratulations to the Ōraka Aparima rangatahi from Aparima College who have been elected to the Southland District Youth Council – Ben Cleaver, Alexis Halder and Joel Seager – great work team – we wish you every success with your appointments. The Southland District Youth Council including our rangatahi Ben Cleaver (back right), Alexis Halder (front centre) and Joel Seager (second from right).

Te whakatakanga o te kārehu a Tamatea

On Thursday, 28 March Murihiku Māori Secondary Teachers Association organised a gathering of rangatahi who are undertaking NCEA Level 1 – 3 Te reo Māori achievement standards at Murihiku Marae.

Many of our rangatahi have not had the privilege of growing up on a marae, but we hope that through these marae-based wānanga we can instil the understanding of tikanga, values and beliefs.

Five of the local secondary schools (Verdon College, James Hargest, Southland Girls and Boys High Schools and Aurora College) arrived en masse along with their loyal, dedicated and overworked kaiwhakaako for the first of four wānanga set for 2019.

Te reo Māori cannot be taught in isolation in the classrooms. I am privileged to support and empower the education goals of Ngāi Tahu whānau as part of my role as Kaitohutohu Te Reo me Te Mātauranga for Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and Ngāi Tahu. I admire our kaiwhakaako Māori with their workload that transcends beyond their role. It is no wonder many of them have left the profession and even less are seeking teaching as a profession because, as many have told me ‘we get lumbered with everything to do with Māori at school’. I am fortunate that I can also support them in their role of reconnecting, nurturing and caring for our whānau.

As per protocol our morning began with a pōwhiri with our delightful taua Evelyn Cook and Peggy Peek. We were then blessed and privileged to have our own Matua Kare Davis, Tūmuaki of Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, deliver a presentation on Ngāi Tahu pūrakau from Aoraki through to ngā pae maunga o Takitumu. E te pītau whakareia o tō tātou nei waka, e kore e mutu ngā mihi.

Nā Phillipa Hakopa Kaitohutohu Te Reo me Te Mātauranga Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka.

The afternoon was spent weaving our rangatahi together through a series of interactive activities that pushed their boundaries. With the love and support of their kaiwhakaako and newfound friends they transcended these boundaries.

Matua Kare Davis.

Te Whakatakanga o te Karehu Tamatea.

Executive Changes

Boating Education Course

At the monthly general meeting in February, former deputy chair Stewart Bull was confirmed as the kaiwhakahaere of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc.

Takutai o Te Tītī marae was recently used for an introductory Coastguard Boating Education Course. This course was run to NZQA unit standard and included certification for:

Tracey Wright Tawha is the new deputy chair and Lynley McKay was confirmed as the treasurer. They join existing members Darren Rewi, Ra Dallas, Karina Davis Marsden and Ann Wakefield. These appointments mean we now have a full complement on our executive.

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Day Skipper Maritime VHF Radio Operator In Water Survival

The course was delivered by Pererika Makiha, ambassador for Water Safety NZ and Coastguard Boating Education. Pererika has a wealth of knowledge and experience after 30 years in the NZ Army and experience sailing double-hulled voyaging waka as well as a previous career as harbourmaster.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

Communication with whānau

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu has a few bookings coming up in March but there are still plenty of opportunities available for whānau and any other groups who wish to stay. If you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details or check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/ OrakaAparimaMahingaKai/

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different media to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate! One of the things we have done is to create an Opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page:

Holiday Home in Te Anau

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

http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Membership:

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

Awarua Rūnanga Kä mihi aroha

Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month.

He pēpi

On 25 January Lara Stevens (Metzger whānau) and Bob Bowen (Flutey whānau) welcomed their first born into the world - a son named Te Haunui-a-Kiwa Robert Tipaho Bowen (Kiwa), weighing 7lb 1oz. Bob and Lara would like to thank their whānau and friends for their aroha and support to date. They would also like to acknowledge their wonderful midwife Jan Grennell (West whānau) for delivering Kiwa safely.

Te Haunui-a-Kiwa Robert Tipaho Bowen.

Te Rau Aroha Marae upgrade

Finally, we can say that our ablution upgrade has commenced! The builders are making great progress with work commencing on our para toilet/shower block and laundry area and have just commenced our new ablution block. Carpet and vinyl choices and colours for cubicles and doors have been selected and the gas bottle bank area is being cleared as I type, and drainage earthworks are also underway. We have been told that the project will take three months to complete so by the time winter really kicks in down our way we should have lovely new warm laundry, toilet and shower facilities. This project is being followed at the end of the month with new doors opening out to our decking area on the northside of our wharekai, hallway and wharenui being fitted alongside a mixture of new and retrofitted windows surrounding the wharenui and wharekai. This will ensure our marae is warm and energy efficient.

Tradies at work in the para toilet laundry area.

Formerly the gents’ toilet and shower block.

Gas bottle bank area being cleared.

Awarua Representatives’ Website and Facebook page

The website outlines legal responsibilities that representatives have, among other things, and it is anticipated that the Facebook page will be used to share non-confidential information from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, especially before and after meetings of Te Tēpu.

With support from Te Rūnaka o Awarua, our representative and alternate representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Gail Thompson and Mike Stevens) have recently developed a website and Facebook page to help them communicate with Ngāi Tahu whānau and individuals who whakapapa to Awarua.

The website, which also provides a link to the companion Facebook page, can be found at: https://tewhatoro.co.nz/

The website and Facebook Page has been named Te Whātoro, which refers to reaching out or stretching out. It also acknowledges the aka pōhue from which Motu Pōhue takes its name.

Please take the time to visit this website and let Gail or Mike know how they can improve things as they find their feet and further develop this initiative.

The name thus represents Gail and Mike’s desire to try and more systematically connect with Ngāi Tahu whānui from Awarua, especially younger members: so-called “digital natives” who make up roughly a third of our iwi.

Email: gail.thompson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or michael.stevens@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

email: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to either request registration form/s or update your details.

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering and/or residential and email addresses require updating. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or

Please note: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit directly on 0800 524 8248. 32

Measuring Māori Wellbeing in Canterbury A new resource focusing on Māori wellbeing highlights the reach of manaakitanga in the Canterbury community.

“The great thing about giving is that it benefits the giver and the receiver. It fosters a sense of belonging that helps us flourish and thrive.”

He Tohu Ora marks the first time a range of wellbeing measures about Māori in Canterbury have been consolidated in one place.

The Index data shows more Māori had helped someone who is ill or has a disability, from both their own household (Māori 9.4%; non-Māori 6.3%) and from another household (Māori 10%; non-Māori 8.3%).

Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink says He Tohu Ora presents 19 Māori-focused wellbeing indicators including information on how many Māori in Canterbury can speak and understand te reo, how Māori rate their whānau wellbeing and quality of life and and whether taha wairua and engagement in Māori culture are important to their wellbeing.

He Tohu Ora has been developed by Canterbury DHB, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. This ongoing partnership aims to ensure that Māori experiences are expressed in the Index using indicators based in Te Ao Māori and aligned to the Whanau Ora framework.

He Tohu Ora shows that the percentage of Māori respondents rating quality of life as good or extremely good has increased substantially to 74 per cent. It was 56 per cent when it was last measured by the Canterbury Wellbeing Survey 2012.

Amber Clarke, Programme Leader – Kaiārahi Hauora at Ngāi Tahu adds that “one day we hope to be able to articulate this specifically for the Ngāi Tahu population as well.” Dr Pink says he encourages whānau, community leaders and policy makers to explore the data and use it to put the wellbeing of Māori at the front and centre of decision making.

“Another of the indicators in He Tohu Ora shows that Māori in Canterbury are more likely to undertake unpaid or volunteer activities or roles than those in other ethnic groups,” says Dr Pink.

You can find out more information at www.canterburywellbeing.org.nz

Unpaid activities may include domestic activity, unpaid child care, and caring for elders and those with disabilities. “As Māori we devote a lot of time to giving back to whānau and community, so it’s no surprise to see we have relatively high rates of undertaking unpaid activites,” says Dr Pink.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

At our hui on Sunday, 5 February we discussed the idea of developing a waitohu or logo to identify our particular rōpū, Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana. We are fortunate to be able to draw on the skills and knowledge of artist Ross Hemera in its creation. He listened carefully to our discussion and now has sufficient information to develop a waitohu which incorporates our ideas and is linked to our current mahi toi project at Aronui (the wharenui at Tauranga Boys’ College). Our AGM will be held at 1.00pm Sunday, 7 April at Aronui. We would love to see whānau there, so please make a note of this date.

Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki

E mihi ana ki a koutou ngā uri o Tahu i ngā tini kaupapa o te wā. Ko te oranga o Kahuru Kaipaeka ko te noho tahi i te Iwa me te Kahuru i runga i te whanaungatanga me te Kāi Tahutaka. Pēpi Hou Nau mai ki te ao mārama e pē! Pōtiki Moana May (Bluff whānau) was born on 15 December. Pictured below with his doting tuahine, Te Whēariki. Te Whēariki was recently acknowledged by her kura, Te Kura a Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, for her commitment and strength in te reo. Koia kei a koe, e te tau! Well done Māmā Kirsty and Kim.

Tamariki and their sporting achievements We’ve had a heap of our Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki kids achieving success over the last few months in waka ama, basketball, touch rugby and other sports. A few of them are pictured below. Meia Cook (mokopuna of Robyn Cook) represented Horowhenua-Kāpiti in the U16 girls touch team that attended Nationals in February. She received the award for Most Valuable Player in her team at the end of the tournament – ka wani kē e hine!

Kiritiaho Rikihana (mokopuna of Amiria Whiterod) and Haeata Cook (mokopuna of Robyn Cook) were part of the under 9s Ngāti Raukawa girls basketball team who won the Māori basketball tournament for their age group in January. Waimaria katoa mātou o Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki i te taenga mai o te korokoro tuī a Paulette me tana tama, te tītīrei, a Tūmai. Having a visit from Paulette and Tūmai has been the highlight of the Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki calendar. Hearing about happenings in our papa kāinga and learning waiata and kōrero Kāi Tahu, is essential for our taurahere to enrich our Kāi Tahutaka. Nō reira, ki a kōrua, ngā ihu oneone, ngā puna mātauranga o tō tātou iwi tēnei te mihi aroha ki a kōrua. Hoki mai anō ki tō whānau ki Ōtaki! Wellington haerenga with the koroua, Tipene O’Regan Some of our Ōtaki whānau were able to go on the haerenga around the Wellington region to hear about our tupuna and their time living in the Wellington region before expeditions south to Te Waipounamu. The stories were amazing to hear and it was extra special being in the areas where our tupuna had settlements and where significant events had taken place, particularly as a Kāi Tahu ope. E te koroua, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koe me tō puna mātauranga. Below is a photo of some of us on Mount Victoria, Wellington looking over to Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri pā site and the area of taniwhā, Whātaitai and Ngake.

Our Ōtaki tamariki sporting their KMK whare ama – harikoa!

Paulette and her tama, Tūmai, sharing kōrero with the whānau.

Paulette and Tūmai with te whānau o Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki.

Hari Huritau Taua Mariana Taua Mariana celebrated a milestone birthday in January with heaps of whānau and friends in attendance at “The Tele”. True to the birthday girl’s style, it was a great party!

Mariana and two of her daughters Johanna and Ripeka.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara

As the lead organiser for the rōpū, I have been slow to start this year for a number of reasons – one of them being that by the time these pānui go to print, the volunteers who help organise our regular hui would have met and planned hui for the rest of the year!

We were fortunate to learn that Tā Tipene O’Regan was visiting Te Whanganui-a-Tara to trace the footprint of Ngāi Tahu as the migration south took place. Tā Tipene was being filmed at certain sites explaining their cultural and historical significance to Ngāi Tahu. Some whānau from our taurahere rōpū were able to attend this wonderful event!

Following the success of the final hui for our rōpū last year we are planning to get more speakers. Takerei Norton from the Ngāi Tahu Archives team came to share Kā Huru Manu – the Cultural Mapping project with us and showed us how to navigate the wonderful website that his team has produced. We were all enthralled by his presentation and appreciated the opportunity to learn about such a wonderful resource.

If you haven’t done so already please follow us on Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Keep an eye out for notices of our upcoming hui, and share any events you think will be of interest to the whānau. Ngā mihi ki a koutou, Karen Coutts 027 365 3993 Karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

We haven’t held any formal hui as yet this year, but we have been using our Facebook page to communicate about catch up opportunities.

The Office

Kura Reo Rakatahi: Tautuku Kā Titirei

He oraka wairua, he oraka takata, he oraka reo. I te marama o Kahuru hui ai ētahi o kā taiohi kōrero Māori o te iwi ki te kāhere toitū o Tautuku. Me te ātaahua hoki o tērā wāhi e piri tata ana ki te moana. He wā tēnā ki a mātou kā rakatahi kōrero Māori ki te whai honoka ki te ao o pōua mā, o taua mā. Ko te wero pātiki hai kai mō te iwi, ko te mahi pōhā hai pupuri kai, ko te haka mōkihi hai tere i kā awa, arā hoki, ko kā āhuataka maha o te mahika kai. Nā Hākui Steph mātou i arataki ki rō kāhere kia ako ai mātou i kā momo rākau, i kā momo manu, me kī rā, kā tamariki katoa a Tāne. Nā Hākui Steph hoki mātou i ārahi ki raro i te wahapū o Tautuku ki te wero i kā pātiki kaitā. Inā te huhua o tēnei kaupapa ki ō tātou rakatahi e manawanui ana ki tō tātou reo Māori, ki tō tātou ao Māori anō hoki. Me te Māori noa o te huka rakatahi e kōrero ana, e katakata ana, e waiata ana katoa i te reo Māori.

He haka mōkihi te mahi – Ko Tūmai Cassidy rātou ko Alex Solomon, ko Kiliona Tamati-Tupa`i.

Nā Tūmai Te Manene Cassidy ēnei kōrero. Ko Tia-Raumati Kohinga rātou ko Geneva Andrews-Alapaki, ko Ātaahua Tuhi e menemene mai ana.

Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku

Mei kore ake koutou kā poureo reo (Rahera Clark, Karuna Thurlow, Henare Te Aika-Puanaki) hai ārahi i a mātou. E mihi hoki ana ki kā kaiāwhina, ko Dominee Morgan rāua ko Melody Haira. Nō mātou kē te whiwhi i whai wāhi kā tamariki ki kā kaitiaki tamariki kia pai te noho tahi a kā mātua ki te ako. Nāia te owha ki a Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe rātou ko Rhea Waretini, ko Hana.

Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku was held from 1-3 Kahuru kai paeka. We had a total of 70 people attend and dedicate their weekend to learning te reo Māori. It was an awesome turn out with some whānau returning back to their marae, their iwi and te reo Māori for the first time in many generations. Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku started with a pōwhiri followed by dinner and mihimihi on Friday night. On Saturday there were three classes in the morning and our teacher extraordinaire Karuna Thurlow held a games afternoon for tamariki and pakeke. Our whānau took advantage of Ōnuku Marae and afternoon swims were a way to unwind. On Saturday night we were treated to a kōrero by Melany Tainui. On Sunday morning the pakeke broke off into groups and worked on whakaari using the teachings they had learnt throughout the wānaka. Once these were presented, another waiata session took place before whakakapi. Kia Kūrapa ki Ōnuku 2019.

Ko Melody Haira rātou ko Mahinerangi Poharama-King, ko Melany Tainui e kaikākau nui ana ki tō tātou reo.

Ko Olive Lee rāua ko Dominee Morgan.

Ko Te Miringa Karasulas rātou ko Isabelle Maiava, ko Myfanwy Jones e pekepeke ana.

Te Matatini

Ko te toa i a tini, i a mano o te tākata E mihi ana ki kā kapa nō Te Waipounamu, heoi ki kā puananī o Tahu Pōtiki i tū ki te papa tūwaewae o te Matatini i te marama ko taha ake nei. E noho poho kererū ana tō rahi i te roko atu i te reo, i kā pūrākau e pāorooro ki kā pātū o tō tātou whare reo Māori.

Whānau Haereka ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara

During Te Matatini, KMK hosted a whānau haereka ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Led by iwi historians Tā Tipene O’Regan and Maurice Manawatu, a small number of KMK whānau from Te Waipounamu came together with taurahere whānau to explore our ancestral connections to the region. On Wednesday, a meet and greet was followed by dinner and a kōrero session. On Thursday, the hīkoi began at 9.00am and we spent the day visiting sites of significance and exploring our cultural narratives. Whānau members were also able to spend a few days at Te Matatini to support our Te Waipounamu kapa and other huāka in kapa from other rohe. E tuku mihi ana ki kā pātaka kōrero i whākaihia kā huka pīkoko ki kā kōrero o nehe mō te iwi, arā ko Tā Tipene rāua ko Maurice. Ki tō tātou tohuka o te manaaki, a Miria O’Regan, tēnā rawa atu koutou ko tō whānau i āta raupī mai i a mātou ki tō koutou nohopuni ki Wainuiomata.

Te tira haere o KMK ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Ko Tā Tipene me tana tira taiohi e whakaroko ana.

Whānau listening to cultural narratives at Pukeatua.

KMK Funding Rounds

There is a range of contestable funds available to assist you in achieving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year. The next due date is: 5.00pm, 7 June 2019

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

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

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

Whānau Reo Fund provides Kāika Reo is a fund to support The Papakāika Reo financial assistance for Kāi Tahu whānau groups to fund supports Papatipu strengthen the use of te reo Rūnaka to develop te Kāi Tahu families to attend reo pathways within immersion initiatives such as an everyday language of their Papakāika as: Kāi Tahu Papatipu communication within the Rūnaka whānau based te home. The fund will consider community. reo wānaka and events; funding initiatives focused on The Papakāika Reo learning and using te reo as and/or KMK whānau based fund provides targeted an everyday informal language te reo wānaka and events within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. within the home and community. financial assistance to be used towards the Participants can apply for up to te reo development Applicants can apply for up $3,500 per whānau cluster (four of registered Kāi Tahu to $2,000 per whānau, per or more whānau), per year. members. year.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa

Āhea/Kai hea

Ko wai? Taumata Reo

Initiative

When/where

Who/language level

Kia Kūrapa

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

Te pūtake (beginner) Te puku (intermediate)

Funding Rounds

7 Māruaroa (June) 5.00pm 2019

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

Kura Reo

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

Te puku (intermediate) Te tihi (advanced)

Reo o te wā Te Ao Matahiko/Hakarau Waea pūkoro Cellphone Waea atamai Smartphone Pūrere Device (generic) ĪWaea iPhone īPapa iPad ĪRangi iTunes Rorohiko Computer Rorohiko pōnaho Laptop Papahiko Tablet Matatopa Drone Pouaka whakaata atamai Smart TV Rereka kōrero/Sentence structures Ko te papahiko tēnei a Mere. This is Mere’s tablet. He whakahiko tāu? Do you have a charger?

Me whakaoti āu mahi kāika katoa i mua i te para You should finish all of your homework before you start playing games! kēmu! Kai te mātaki whitiāhua i a Tiriata. I am watching videos on Youtube. I pakaru i a wai? Who broke it?

Let’s talk whakapapa

“…Here’s Hakopa Kapo, the child of Kapo…then there is Hana Raniera née Weller who became Mrs Raniera Ellison…Hana Nutira also known as Hana Hipi…” Uncle Terry tells us. The list goes on. These are the ancestors associated with Taumutu. As I looked around the table, I noticed the smiles cross the faces of my taua and pōua as their ancestor was named. Much like tender raindrops the names gently settled upon them and my kaumātua began to glisten and sparkle.

Clockwise L-R: Echo Malcolm, Reihana Parata, Margaret Jones, Daphne O’Connell, Les Wanhalla and Dr Terry Ryan.

On Thursday, 28 February our Taumutu and Waihao kaumātua had the absolute pleasure of having Uncle Terry Ryan come and spend time talking whakapapa while we were camped at a table in the corner of the Māori reference section of Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library. To hear the names of our 1848 kaumātua and to be reminded: “this is where the Nutira and Marsh whānau descend from…and this is where the Brown whānau descend…the Martin, Wards whānau… the Taiaroa whānau...’ To be able to connect everyone at that table to each other and to the Te Ruahikihiki whakapapa was a very real blessing. Thank you, Uncle Terry. E kore e mimiti te puna aroha mōhou. Nā Puamiria Parata-Goodall Mavis Smith and Dr Terry Ryan.

Online registration form

Follow this link to access the online form: https://webapps.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whakapapa-registration/ If any of your whānau aren’t registered with Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu, encourage them to get online and do it today!

Te tīma Whakapapa would again like to thank everyone who has made use of our new online registration tool. The number of registrations received online continues to climb. Tau kē whānau! Online registration is simple and effective for anyone who has a valid email address and a parent already enrolled with Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu.

If you can’t access our online registration tool, you can still use the hard copy process. Download an application form from our website, call our friendly staff on 0800 KAI TAHU or email whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we’ll get you started.

It’s as simple as filling in the application form, providing your parent’s whakapapa number and your full birth certificate. After you submit this information your whakapapa chart will automatically be generated, and our tīma Whakapapa will begin processing your application.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

Don’t forget to start saving to receive matched savings for this year and remember, a little can turn into a lot! For every $1 adult members aged 16-64 save in the calendar year, Te Rūnanga will contribute another $1 (up to a maximum of $200 per year). For child members (under 16 years old as at 31 December), Te Rūnanga will contribute $4 for every $1 saved (up to a maximum of $200 per year).

New Website

Our new website is now live! We’ve updated our site to reflect what Whai Rawa members want – easy access to information about registering and withdrawing, as well as seeing whānau stories that inspire them to get the most out of Whai Rawa. We have a fresh new look with heaps of whānau photos.

Pānui February 2019

Head to www.whairawa.com to read our pānui with all the latest news that is going on around Te Whare and beyond! Or, if you prefer, get in touch and we can mail it out to you.

Head along to www.whairawa.com to check it out and let us know what you think.

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Matched Savings and Distributions

He mihi to those Whai Rawa members who contributed to their accounts last year and who will receive matched savings in March. 8521 adult members and 5770 tamariki will receive their matched savings payments – ka rawe! All matched savings and distribution payments will be made into members’ accounts no later than 31 March.

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

First round closing this week!

The first funding round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund for 2019 will close on Friday, 29 March. If we have not received your application yet, please send this to us as soon as possible – applications will not be accepted after this date.

Note: the Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee will meet in mid-May to make decisions on all applications received during this funding round. Projects should begin after application decisions are delivered and not before this time as retrospective funding is not provided.

A big thank you to those people who have already submitted their applications – ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou. A quick reminder – the Fund is available to registered Ngāi Tahu members, hapū, marae and associated organisations/rōpū, and aims to help promote, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahu Cultural knowledge and practices in the following areas: • • • • • • • • •

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 Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

These resources, strategies and plans will go through a process of quality assurance with the reo, being checked and signed off by the relevant rūnaka, and will be uploaded to the Mātauraka Mahaanui website once they are ready for distribution.

Kā Poupou Reo o Tahu

It is an absolute privilege for me to have this opportunity to directly influence the teaching practice and resource creation by kaiako from each of these kura. I must also acknowledge the incredible hard work put in by Henare Te Aika-Puanaki, who founded this course, taught the first two cohorts, and has now moved into a different role within Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Kā Poupou Reo o Tahu is a course offered as part of a ground-breaking partnership between Mātauraka Mahaanui and the Ministry of Education. The course allows for around 10 kaiako to be funded to step out of the classroom for Term One to study te reo Māori and mātauraka Kāi Tahu fulltime, before returning to their kura the following term with continuing support for their reo, pedagogy and strategies for language development and culturally sustainable practice at their kura. A second cohort of kaiako start Kā Poupou Reo o Tahu in Term Three.

Ahakoa taku iti, he iti matā! - Rākaitauheke (Kāti Kurī) - I may be small, but I’m sharp. Nā Karuna Thurlow (Kāti Hinematua, Kāti Huikai, Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Huirapa)

The current intake is our third to date, and includes kaiako from Haeata Community Campus, Te Pā o Rākaihautū, Hato Ōpani, Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna (Isleworth), Te Kura Tuatahi o Waimāiriiri, (Burnside), Te Kura Taumatua, Te Pae Kererū (Cashmere) and Rāwhiti School. As well as developing their own reo abilities and sharing teaching strategies, this group of skilled and experienced kaiako are also working on creating resources, activities and plans to gift back to Mātauraka Mahaanui to benefit all kaiako and kura in the Waitaha region, and in some cases within the Kāi Tahu takiwā.

A co-operative game designed to learn primary landmarks of the takiwā of Rāpaki, and their significance. Information was source from the Kā Huru Manu website.

Students completing a mapping exercise based on the takiwā of Tūāhuriri. Information was sourced from the Tuahiwi education workshop.

Te Ao Tūroa - Predator Free Aotearoa

As kaitiaki from the mountains to the sea, Ngāi Tahu has a strong desire to ensure that our native taonga are protected for generations to come, important to this is our key role in reaching the goal of a predator free Aotearoa.

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

Te Ao Tūroa wants to support whānau interested in kickstarting a pest control project in your local community, at your marae or in your own backyard.

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

If you or your rūnanga are interested, we can run a funding application workshop or find a way to support

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation - Commercial Transport (Level 3) Whenua Kura is offering this 16 week full-time programme in partnership with AMS. This is a great qualification for anyone looking at entering an industry where light, heavy and civil transport assets are used, and to further progress onto the larger vehicle assets at the higher licence class levels. The programme will be run at a number of locations throughout the country starting with Christchurch and Kaikōura on 22 April. If you are interested in applying or want more information, please call 0800 WH KURA (0800 945 872) or email us: info@whenuakura.co.nz

Whenua Kura is about growing futures for Māori as leaders in primary sector industries. Opportunities in the sector are diverse – from those that don’t require any formal qualifications to an increasing demand for highly skilled roles. This means an increased demand for NZQA certificates, diplomas, degrees and post-graduate degrees. We work with our education providers, funding and industry partners to deliver programmes in: farming (sheep and beef and dairy), horticulture, conservation, aquaculture, maritime, viticulture, forestry and commercial transport.

We’d love to hear from you if you or anyone in the whānau is keen on a primary sector career – give us a call today.

Our aim is to: • Showcase the primary sector as a career of choice for Māori • Create a skilled Māori workforce • Grow Māori leadership in the primary sector • Provide pathways for Māori into training and employment • Grow Māori capability and capacity • Provide a for Māori by Māori service • Take a Māori success focus and approach. How we offer support We can assist you with: • Course fees • Accessing fee free study options • Exploring scholarship options • Opportunities to progress onto higher levels of study, on the job training and career acceleration • Assistance with finding employment

Pānui To the Shareholders of the Rowallan Alton Incorporation We are seeking the email and/or postal addresses for more than 400 shareholders of the Rowallan Alton Incorporation in order to update our database.

If you are a shareholder, or whānau of a deceased shareholder in any of the above sections, but do not receive our newsletters, please contact the secretary to confirm your details.

The Rowallan Alton Incorporation is for the shareholders of Rowallan, Block VIII, Sec 8 – 15 and Alton, Block VII, Sec 11-13

DA (Jim) Hume, Secretary/Treasurer Rowallan Alton Incorporation, 4 Prospect Drive, RD2, Katikati 3178. Phone: (07) 549 1011 ext 203, fax: (07) 549 1189, email: jim@humepack.co.nz

The report describes a lack of support for the Whānau Ora approach in Wellington, despite good evidence and the strong performance of the three commissioning agencies. It goes further to note the lack of capability in the State Services to deliver whānau-centred approaches.

Whānau Ora Review

Ultimately, the most significant learning from the review is that which we in Te Waipounamu have known all along: that whānau can be enabled to be the architects of the change they see fit, to shift from crisis to aspiration. To see whānau flourishing in multiple directions, come to Christchurch Town Hall, 10-12 April 2019, for the annual Whānau Ora symposium. The key theme is Pūao Te Rā, uramai te rā – as dawn breaks the sun beams through, giving light to opportunity; giving light to hope. From light embraces care and compassion. From light advances new prospects.

In the midst of the magic that was Te Matatini ki te Ao, a milestone moment emerged in the journey of Whānau Ora. The report of the panel reviewing Whānau Ora, Tipu Matoro ki te Ao, was launched following the pōwhiri to the kapa haka Olympics. The report’s title reflected why Hon Peeni Henare chose to launch the report at the premiere cultural festival of Aotearoa. Tipu Matoro ki te Ao literally means to grow, prosper and share with the world. According to panel member Te Raumawhitu Kupenga, Whānau Ora has “been through the growth phase and is now at a stage where it needs to prosper and become the way that the entire Government ecosystem operates”. An ambitious goal, but one that whānau deserve to see realised.

Whānau Ora is part of an ongoing journey to strengthen the whānau; to restore ourselves to the essence of who we are. We are forever grateful for the insight of Ngāi Tahu and the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, in establishing the platform for Te Pūtahitanga some five years ago.

The report provides government and policy-makers with a strong basis for increasing investment in Whānau Ora, as well as ensuring a whānau-centred approach is migrated across the state services. For whānau, the impact of the report was perhaps best realised in the Dominion Post headline, ‘Expand and develop’ Whānau Ora – panel delivers glowing review for programme’.

For more information on the review visit: • Tipu Matoro ki te Ao: Final Report to the Minister for Whānau Ora https://www.tpk.govt.nz/docs/tpk-wo-review-2019. pdf • Q and A on the review process https://www.tpk.govt.nz/docs/tpk-reviewprocess-2019.pdf • Questions on the release of the report https://www.tpk.govt.nz/docs/tpk-wo-faqreleaseofthereport-2019.pdf

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has been at the forefront of building whānau-centred approaches with whānau. The report says the work we do results in positive change for many whānau, and that we are accountable, transparent, and connected to our communities. The review reported that Whānau Ora navigators are crucial, in helping whānau to heal the past, deal with the now and plan for sustainable change. The review does identify, however, some specific challenges for the wider State Services.

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

L-R): Toa Waaka of Ngāti Kōata Trust, Amoroa Luke, Co-Chair, Te Taumata of Ngāti Rarua, Rāwā Kawetai, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Board Secretariat, Hinemoa Conner of Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō Charitable Trust, Nikki Jones of Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust, Anton Matthews from FUSH - Whānau Ora initiative entity, Gena Moses-Te Kani of Ngāti Kuia, Jo McLean of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Janis de Thierry of Te Rūnanga o Rangitāne o Wairau Trust, Helen Leahy, Pouārahi / Chief Executive of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Ron Riwaka of Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust Te Hawe (Harvey) Ruru of Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust.

a r O u a n a h W um

i s o p m y S l a u n n A 2019 Pūao te rā, uramai te rā. As dawn breaks, the sun beams through, giving light to opportunity; giving light to hope. With guest speakers

Tā Mason Durie, Jaye Pukepuke, Donna Matahaere-Atariki, Dr Cath Savage, John Leonard and international speaker Jo Ann Kauffman

10 - 12 April 2019 | Christchurch Town Hall 45 The theme of the Whānau Ora Annual Symposium is depicted in light patterns across the front of our waka. The dawn of the new day casts kowhaiwhai patterns connected through the central manawa line which indicates the direction of growth and the influence of opportunity.

Applications open now! Matakahi Scholarship

Beca Scholarship

Matakahi is a scholarship programme offering support for up to three years, tailored to your individual needs! Whether this be financial support, professional or cultural development, work readiness or support into graduate positions, the Matakahi scholarship programme has something to offer you.

This includes a one-year work placement at Beca, financial support and cultural and professional development. After this experience, students are better placed to gain graduate roles at Beca or Ngāi Tahu. Closing date: 1st April 2019

To be eligible you must be a Ngāi Tahu tertiary student in your second year or higher, studying towards a qualification that could lead to a role within one of our businesses or key partners. Closing date: 1st April 2019

Kā Pūtea Scholarships are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu iwi members who are currently enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or international equivalent. Closing date: 30th April 2019

Kā Pūtea Scholarship

What have you got to lose?

Apply Now Visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities/tertiaryeducation-scholarships/ or call 0800 KAI TAHU

CANTERBURY DHB 2019

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

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Applications close 5pm Friday 29 March 2019

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Online applications to be forwarded to:

manawhenuakiwaitaha.kaiawhina@gmail.com

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

Ngāi Tahu Farming Scholarship

Are you ready to begin? To connect. To lead. To belong.

Are You: • • • • •

Ngāi Tahu Farming together with Ravensdown are offering:

Of Ngāi Tahu descent? Working towards a tertiary qualification? In your final year? Interested in a career within the Agri-sector? Passionate about making a difference?

• One $5,000 scholarship towards tuition fees 2019. • Internship opportunity with Ngāi Tahu Farming. • Mentoring and cultural integration to strengthen your Ngāi Tahutanga.

To find out more about Ngāi Tahu Farming and to register your interest please visit our careers website www.mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give all Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land.

Available site

Lake Pūkaki, South Canterbury Lake Pūkaki…what can we say? Absolutely stunning! Looking at Aoraki from the tent door, kayak, lake shore just cannot be beaten, this has to be the highlight of our stays so far, great swimming, exploring, relaxing and best of all a fence to keep all the camper vans out. Our boys Jack and Noah grew in confidence with each day at this site, not only in the water, but as a family helping each other out and encouraging each other to be confident in what they were doing. A great moment here was when my son Jack and myself kayaked from one side of Lake Pūkaki to the other and back early one morning. Being out on the water and engaging in kōrero with a young mind full of questions on a flat lake is an experience I will not soon forget. As a whānau that enjoys time out to just get back to nature, we feel blessed to be part of Ngāi Tahu and to have the opportunity to use the sites and sit and reflect on our journeys past and present. With more sites becoming available we will be planning another camping trip soon. We would recommend any of these sites to other whānau to use, take a tent, take the tamariki, moko, kaumātua and enjoy! Don’t be the ones that say, “there’s nothing for us”, make a plan, book a site and take some time out. - Andrew Luff

For more info about available sites, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 50 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

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

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ph: 03 328 9415 E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ph: 03 365 3281 E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This image came to us from Trevor Carroll. It was printed in The Press in 1933 with the caption “Māori women from Wairewa watching the arena events at the annual Banks Peninsula A&P Association Show at Little River”. We would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have any information about this photograph and the people pictured. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).