Te Panui Runaka May 2016 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Matahi-a-te-tau/May 2016

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kathleen Lousich nō Koukourārata me Ōnuku.

Tēnei marama • Ngāti Waewae holiday programme – pg 3-4

• Opening celebrations at Ōnuku – pg 15-16

• Manawa Hou ki Wairewa – pg 10-11

• Ki Uta Ki Tai volunteer week – pg 22

• Taumutu tamariki day – pg 12

• Manawa Kāi Tahu – pg 32.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Ko Mātahi a te tau. He tohu, ko pihi mai he ao hōu, he ao hōu i te rewanga o Puanga, kua tau mai hoki a Pieke. Hei tohu whakamaharatanga ki a rātou kua whetūrangitia i te tau kua taha ake nei, rātou kua haere ki te ope o te rua Matariki hei whetū taukapo i ngā rangi. Ko tātou tēnei e takatū nei ki te tau hōu e hanatū nei. He tātai whetū ki te rangi mau tonu, mau tonu. He tātai tangata ki te whenua ngaro noa, ngaro noa. Hoki mai ki a tātou ngā uri makorea o rātou mā, tēnā rā tātou katoa. Nāia te hau o mihi e rere arorangi atu ki a koutou ngā uri o Tahu Pōtiki e ponitaka nei i ngā ahi o ngā kāinga huri noa. Ko te manako ia e noho haumaru ana koutou i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Mauri ora ki a koutou katoa e tai mā. As you may be aware, in late April I announced that I will not be seeking re-election as the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative for Kaikōura. I was always aware that my stance on supporting the victims of sexual abuse in my own community may come at a high price. My decision not to stand as the Representative of Kaikōura needs to be separated from my commitment to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, to Ngāi Tahu Whānui and to all iwi aspirations that will assist our people to lead healthy and prosperous lives. My focus going forward will be on changing outcomes for our whānau. I will continue to lead anti-abuse initiatives within all communities but particularly within our Ngāi Tahu communities.

I am particularly excited about a new project which is about to be launched in conjunction with Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Tu Pono - te mana kaha o te whānau has been scheduled as a partnership approach alongside of a new pilot, the Integrated Service Response pilot which starts on 1 July in Christchurch. The response team will bring together Police, Child, Youth and Family, Corrections, health, specialist family violence NGOs and Māori service providers. The new approach will replace the Family Violence Interagency Response System (FVIARS). What will follow is a collaborative programme which will develop and implement a partnership approach between whānau, hapū and iwi and specialist providers Whānau Ora Navigators within our communities throughout the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. On 28 April, Te Puna Oranga presented me with some fantastic new resources to be launched at the 20 May symposium, Whakatōkia te Kākano o te Hā. Education for our whānau will also remain a key priority for me. For some of our whānau it will be tertiary education, for some the after schools initiatives and for others it will be the practical programmes such as He Toki ki te Rika and Whenua Kura. 1200 students have now participated in the He Toki suite of programmes, including pre-trade and trade programmes. Ninety-eight students have participated in the Whenua Kura suite of agricultural and horticultural training programmes since the commencement of Whenua Kura just under two years ago. This collaboration of education and industry has been of huge benefit to all the parties, not least of all our whānau.

Within the environmental arena we (the collective we) have some huge challenges as we tackle a future affected by climate change. Our debates of today about protecting mahinga kai resources and Te Mana o te Wai are going to continue well into the future. As a member of the governance board for Pure Advantage and also the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge I am privileged to take part in some very real strategic initiatives which will be of benefit to the hapū and marae of tomorrow. Many of these types of initiatives were also raised and discussed at Iwi Chairs Forum in Rotorua and at the Te Waka a Māui hui the preceding day. Our challenges are the same challenges that are experienced by other iwi. I was delighted that the iwi of Te Waka a Māui came with Ngāi Tahu to the national forum as one. In April, I spoke at the celebration of the completion of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Addington housing project. This is an iwi-led project completed in partnership with the Rātā Foundation and Te Puni Kōkiri. These projects take considerable effort. I want to thank Arihia and our partners for bringing this project to a conclusion, but as always there is more to be done. The project is the beginning of a much greater focus on housing initiatives for our whānau. It is our long-term plan to look at housing throughout the takiwā. We want to grow and expand on potential housing initiatives, with a focus on supporting whānau to achieve home ownership.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Upcoming events

We also have other courses lined up for later in the year, if you are interested please contact us on 03 319 6523 or Takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information. These wānanga will include whakapapa, waiata and cultural activities.

Nau mai haere mai ki Takahanga Marae. Karanga me whaikōrero wānanga 10-12 June starting at 4pm.

We would like to wish everyone a happy Māori new year at the “rising of Matariki” for 6 June.

Noho marae We are having four noho marae here in Kaikōura on weekends of rūnanga hui. • August 12-14 at Takahanga Marae. • September 16 -18 at Mangamaunu Marae. • October 7-9 at Takahanga Marae.

“Marewa ake a Matariki I te Whakarua, I mua tata tonu atu I te aonga ake o te raa.” Matariki rises on the north-east horizon, on the same spot as the rising sun.

All whānau welcome to join us, we would love to see you.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Hari huritau to everyone who celebrated their birthday in May, I apologise to any whānau that I have missed, please feel free to ring me and let me know and I will make sure it goes in the next pānui.

Rā whānau

Eniitan Ewebiyi-Meihana, Liam Gutsell-Coakley, Tainui Coakley, Tahu Coulston, Te Rua Mason, Janyne Dottie Morrison, Adiriana Weepu, James Tuhuru Gibbs, Vicki Ratana, Donald Mason, Ari Royal-Tamainu. Aroha mai whānau if I have missed anyone’s birthday.

Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Karen Coakley, Hilda Tainui (Tilly), Papakura Tainui, Moria Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Emma Tainui, Tahana Tauwhare, Shannon Robinson, Hector Tainui, Hector Tainui Jnr, Henare Mason, Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Harley Panapa,

Congratulations

A huge mihi and congratulations to Summer Lilley who recently became a qualified lifeguard. We wish you all the best for your future mahi Summer.

Summer Lilley with her tohu.

Fusion holiday programme

Day 2 We were so lucky to have two beautiful kaimahi come in for the morning - Tihou Messenger Weepu and his lovely sister Katherine. They showed our kids some games such as Kī-o-Rahi, Takahia Kōhanga, Pūkana and a game called Zombie. Tihou has always been involved with our tamariki but this time it was a double combo. To have two kaiako that were pumped up and all about our tamariki was such an awesome site to see, so a huge mihi goes out to them both and we look forward to you both returning.

During the school holidays Waewae ran our first Fusion holiday programme for 30 tamariki at Arahura Marae. Day 1 The programme started with a karakia to welcome everyone. They stood to do their pepeha and we sang some songs – the kids were so sharp they even learnt a new song. After lunch we taught them some Māori games.

Day 5 On the last day of the holiday programme the kids had a fun day planned – everyone got to chill out in the Hokitika swimming pool, fish and chips for lunch and then to the movies – a very good way to end the programme.

For the afternoon session the kids were split into groups and were given instructions to build a pā, this had to include a wharenui, wharekai, pātaka kai, māra kai, urupā, waka, hāngī pit, maunga and awa. After they had finished their plans we took them down to the awa on the sand and let them get creative and while there was a winning team at the end of the day everyone was a winner.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to thank all of the kaiako that dedicated their time to make this holiday programme successful. To our cook Miriama Johnson thank you very much for the yum kai and to Hamiria, Nelly and Miriama White thank you for all your hard work and time spent making this happen for our tamariki – ngā mihi whānau.

Day 3 Today was a day in the wharenui talking about tikanga and kawa around our marae. We also had guest speaker Te Rua Mason come and talk to us about ANZAC – what and why we celebrate this day. He also brought in some of the medals that had been awarded to his pōua and gave us a kōrero on why he received them. After the kōrero the kids walked over to the urupā and sang some waiata for all the men that served – such a beautiful morning spent together. It was wonderful to have Te Rua come and share his knowledge with us all – thank you so much Te Rua Mason for your time.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month from 11am-3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: admin@ngatiwaewae.org. nz We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send them to: Nelly.Mason@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 03 755 6451 or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Day 4 Thursday was a mahi toi day, getting creative with kite making, mobiles and paintings based around what they had learnt the day before. Most of the tamariki decided to do paintings about ANZAC and all turned out to be beautiful. We also went over some kapa haka songs and played the games we had learnt over the week.

Tihou and Katherine show the kids how to play Takahia.

All the kids down the awa for pā wars.

Katherine takes the older kids for Kī-o-Rahi.

Team building skills.

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

a celebration of life, a rūnanga movie night and our Annual ANZAC Day service.

Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

The following weekend we returned to host Ngāi Tahu Tourism staff from Guided Walks and Hollyford as part of our annual exchange. They have just finished a full season of hosting –introducing hundreds of trampers to this very remote and stunning part of the country and then hosting them at the luxury lodge at the sea-head of the Hollyford Track – Martins Bay, or Whakatipu Waitai.

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. The weather gods have continued to send us a mixed bag of weather here on Poutini. We have experienced all seasons including the sting of makariri.

Every two years our rūnanga is treated to a free guided trip into Whakatipu Waitai – the southernmost pā site of Kāti Māhaki, and the last residence of rakatira Tūtoko – to reconnect with our whakapapa links to this remote part of our rohe. For the past three years it has been our privilege to reciprocate by hosting these guides.

Fortunately, we have already delivered wood to all our local kaumātua with fires to help them ward away the winter chills. It continues to be super busy here on Poutini. In addition to the countless meetings and hui over the past month, we have hosted several groups at our marae. Over ANZAC Weekend whānau gathered for our sixweekly hui rūnanganui (executive meeting), a farewell,

Guiding resumes in October, when Makaawhio will send another group of whānau in to explore this wonderland. Members should register their interest with the rūnanga office now.

Chairman Paul Madgwick shares kōrero about Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio on our awa Makaawhio.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism regional general manager – southern, David Kennedy with Hollyford and Guided Walks staff being welcomed to Te Tauraka Waka.

Whare mahi

Kathleen Langi has been employed part-time (0.5) as our Kaitoko Mātauranga. She is contracted via Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu but based with us and with a Mātauranga Makaawhio component in the role. Kathleen is responsible for empowering Ngāi Tahu descendants to be lifelong participants in learning with a focus on giving effect to the rautaki mātauranga (TRoNT) and its implementation and our rūnanga aspirations in the mātauranga space.

On the office front, we have welcomed two new staff who will be based at our whare mahi. Jackie Douglas has been employed fulltime as a Whānau Ora navigator. Her role is contracted via Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae but with a focus on our rohe and whānau. Jackie will be responsible for developing and implementing whānau aspirational plans, providing co-ordination, facilitating activities, services and opportunities to support the aspirations of whānau so that they become self-managing and can take responsibility for their health, economic, cultural, social development and wellbeing. One of two navigators operating on Te Tai o Poutini, Jackie has already started to reach out to whānau and make connections.

There have been a couple of changes here at the office with a new hui space converted in our garage at the rear of the property and some further work commencing shortly to move the current fences. This is preceding maintenance work that is to be carried out on our whare mahi, garage and storage areas.

Komiti Pāmu

They have met twice and have submitted their business plan and budget and have made a start. We will soon see replacement fences and stock on site.

Our foray into farming has started in earnest. As reported last month, we are excited to have finally secured the lease over a piece of land at Makaawhio, known as Karaki where our people lived when they moved inland from Makaawhio Pā. Aside from our whakapapa connections, the land has been farmed for generations and we are looking forward to continuing that legacy. We have set up a farm committee made up of Robert Wilson (Chair), Michael Scott, Shane Kelly (Ngāi Tahu Farming), Stuart Barr and Paul Wilson who are responsible for managing our farming aspirations, starting with this block.

The farm at Karaki.

Farewell dinner

We managed to fit in a hui rūnanganui (executive meeting), but also farewelled Tāua Mata Holliday and her husband Ken, who will be returning to Australia to be closer to their tamariki and mokopuna.

Dinner, cake, waiata and speeches were the order of an evening enjoyed by all. They will be missed, having been part of a small group of “mainstay” kaimanaaki and kaitautoko for our marae for almost all of its 11 years. Nō reira, nei rā te tino mihi ki a kōrua. E kore kā mihi e mutu.

Mata and Ken Holliday.

First course served.

A celebration of life

We recently held a “celebration of life” hui for Di Wilson (Solomon), who is unwell but wanted a chance for everyone to get together at her marae. Di is a Haast stalwart and local legend, as was attested to by the number of people who came to her hui. A mistress of

many talents – food and cake decorating being just two of them – she is also a bit of a mischief by all accounts. A descendent of Te Naihi Kinihe, we were privileged to host such an event for one of our own. Nō reira, e te mareikura, mā te atua koe e manaaki.

Jeff Mahuika welcomes everyone who came to participate in the life celebration.

Di Wilson addresses rōpū who have gathered to celebrate her life and the connections she has made.

Makaawhio movie night

Next up was our inaugural Makaawhio movie night, featuring a selection of videos from across the years – pre-rūnanga to more recent times. The session started with a “matinee” screening in Kaipō, before moving out into Poke for the evening screening, popcorn, ice cream and pizza. There was a lot of laughter and hilarity and great memories shared. We hope this will be the first of what will become an annual event. Upoko rūnanga, Richard Wallace welcomes everyone to the “matinee” session of the Makaawhio movie night.

ANZAC Day

The day dawned overcast with the threat of rain. Fortunately, the rain did not eventuate and we had a full house at our service, including a bus load of Australian tourists, who had learned about our service from one of the local cafés.

With the service over everyone made their way to our wharekai Poke, for kai and more kōrero. It was a wonderful occasion enjoyed by everyone and a fabulous way to honour and mark ANZAC Day. Ka maumahara tonu mātou ki a rātou.

The service, led jointly by Venerable Richard Wallace, QSM and Father Michael Mahoney, included letters from West Coast ANZACs giving a poignant account of their experiences in their own words. After the acts of remembrance poppies were laid at our commemorative window before everyone headed outdoors for the wreath-laying ceremony at our flagpole Te Hokowhitu a Tū and included a wreath laid by local police. We were thrilled once again to have the support of two serving representatives of the NZ Army participate in our service and raise the flag for us.

Charlotte Russell and Mahinaarangi Wallace Te Aho pictured with Sgt. Andre Renata of NZ Army.

Makaawhio Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative electoral ballot process Mahuika-Forsyth, Terry Scott, Stuart Barr, Bronwyn Te Koeti, Paul Wilson and Barry Rochford.

The Makaawhio electoral ballot process has been completed. The ballot process was completed independently via Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu with a record 13 members nominated for election.

Dated at Auckland, Thursday 28 April 2016. Dale Ofsoske, Managing Director, Election Services.

Following the close of voting (5pm, Friday 22 April) and a random draw by Election Services for 6th and 7th position (10.30am, Thursday 28 April), those duly elected as Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio appointment committee members are: Paul Madgwick, Marie

The committee is in the process of being convened. Thank you to everyone who made themselves available and participated in this process.

Maramataka

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

anniversary of the death of Westland explorer, surveyor and map-maker, Charlie Douglas. This will include an exhibition, walks and a social get together at the Hokitika Regent Theatre on the Saturday.

Hui rūnanganui – executive meeting Our next hui rūnanganui will be held on 11 June in Hokitika at 9.30am. Our next hui will be at the marae on 12-14 August, on Friday evening at 7.30pm, reconvening Saturday morning. For catering purposes, please let the office know if you will be attending.

Hākari kaumātua This year we will be holding our kaumātua dinner at the marae on Saturday 13 August. Details will be advised next month.

Mr ‘Explorer’ Douglas A range of events will be happening in Hokitika over Queen’s Birthday weekend to mark the 100th

Hui-ā-tau Mark your calendars now for Saturday 8 October.

Keeping in contact

Our recent mailouts have resulted in a lot of returned mail, which means our efforts to ensure that our membership database is up-to-date, still needs plenty of work.

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

Members can help by contacting the office and checking that we have correct address and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Tēnā koutou katoa,

collected in next month’s Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Nā mate

The previous taonga room within the marae is still hosting office space for both the general manager and the office manager until the space is available for the Ngāi Tahu business services team in conjunction with Delta (phone company) have the office space wired for use. This is possibly going to be the end of May or mid June 2016.

I would just like to acknowledge the recent passing of Elaine Couch and wish Uncle Doug and all his family peaceful wishes through this time. The update on the marae is as follows: Wharekai Bushnell Builders have been working productively on the wharekai. The final poroporoaki prior to demolition was held on Monday 18 April and was attended by a handful of whānau. Please watch this space for some photographs

We are currently taking public marae bookings for day-hui only, noho bookings will be by the end of August. However, it is case by case depending on the construction going on with the wharekai.

18A

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and alternate

This refers to the recent purchase of 18A, the property across the road from the marae. We are currently awaiting full council consent for commercial purposes to support the marae.

Interviews are currently taking place and we will report the final decision in the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke incorporated

Water quality

Funding closed 31 March and the next application closing date is for the funding round ending 30 September 2016. A very short and brief report, please do not hesitate to contact the office for any further information.

Every week we have Environment Canterbury monitoring the quality of the water and we are very happy to report there has been no need for concern.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Congratulations Amy Beran

Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd would like to congratulate Amy Beran from Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri on receiving her master’s degree in resource management. Amy graduated on Friday 8 April at Lincoln University. Amy is the first Ngāi Tahu planner with a master’s degree to be employed with Mahaanui Kurataiao. Amy Beran’s mother is Maia Beran (Mokomoko). Her tāua is Isobel Mokomoko and her great tāua is Rau Whakahinu Mokomoko. Amy was very grateful to Aunty Joan Burgman for contacting Aunty Aroha Reriti-Crofts, who organised a korowai for her to wear on her special day. Well done Amy on your marvellous achievements, which will help benefit our future natural resources.

Amy Beran, recent graduate of Lincoln University.

Ihakara Burgman

Congratulations to Ihakara Burgman for graduating with his Level 4 certificate with Whenua Kura. Ihakara completed a 36-week Whenua Kura course on the Ngāi Tahu farms. Ihakara Burgman is the son of Jasmine Burgman and Moggy Phillips and moko of Hoana and Johnny Burgman and Te Whe and Johnny Phillips. Ihakara Burgman, recent Whenua Kura graduate.

News from K.K.K Hi everyone,

Nice to see you all again on these very cold mornings. – But it could be worse though we will survive, we are tough.

I didn’t go up as I was resting from the two earlier days. I must be getting old. (Resting? never heard of it? – No I haven’t either.)

Condolences to all who have lost loved ones, and lots of love to all who are sick.

Poem There’s magic in a tāua’s touch And a shining sun in her smile There’s love in everything she does To make our lives worthwhile We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes Her laughter is a source of joy Her words are warm and wise There is kindness and compassion To be found in her embrace And we see the light of heaven Shining from a tāua’s face.

Very busy, busy, at the marae. It’s all go and we haven’t stopped yet – isn’t that right cousin Tokomaru? My cousin was up the marae helping, which was very good. Haven’t got my hearing aid yet, I think I might have to approach Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. What a laugh don’t go there. I’m sick of talking to me, you, and them – so I will give you a yarn to finish this off. It’s a very true yarn, see how it goes. Oh, wait a minute – having a senior moment…forgot about our hui we have been having. On Friday we had a hui for 120 people then on Saturday was Johno’s unveiling and that was about 80 or 90 people. And of course on ANZAC Day there were about 100 again – may have been more.

Cheers, more later for you all, till next time. K.K.K.

FINDING THE LIGHT With all our senses things seem to heighten To find that switch can be a bit of a struggle A little bit of effort and a little bit of a juggle We can be a snail and move at a slow pace If it’s somewhere new or a strange place When no one hears us we tend to work it out Staying silent and slowly manoeuvring about We can feel around and know familiar things Slow breathing helps us get our bearings Once the light goes on we can reach the door Because we found what we were looking for. Nā Lesel Flutey.

Things don’t change in the dark only our mind It can play tricks on us believing we are blind We can all stumble, trip and even fall Bang into obstacles hitting our head on a wall Dazed and stunned or maybe a bit bruised It can take some time to get unconfused If an obstacle becomes our greatest pain We can say nothing or quickly complain To try and wake from and out of a dream We can curse and yell and even scream Trying to get it together just to reach the light We know what’s around us we just lose sight One flick and we know that things will brighten

Wairewa Rūnanga Tēnā tātou katoa, Mātahi a te tau ko te timataka, ka haea a Matariki, a Puaka, wheriko ana i te pō atarau. Ka puta te hā o Makariri, anō ko te paoa i te hau e! Kua tae mai te wā o mākeremumu hupe tautau me te kohu, me te kōpaka hoki.

Ko te tūmanako, e whāroaroa ana koutou i mua i te ahi muramura, kaore kē i te ngaua e Hinetakurua. Nei rā te mihi kau atu ki a koutou me ō koutou whānau kua horahia i kā pākihi whakatekateka o Waitaha, kai raro i te maru o Aoraki matatū. Mauri ora ki a tātou

Manawa Hou ki Wairewa

On the 26-29 April, Wairewa Rūnanga hosted the rakatahi programme, Manawa Hou.

supervision and weaving skills of Whaea Linda. On the final evening we had a big whānau night, which gave rakatahi the chance to explore the mahi of manawhenua. It included beautiful kai that they themselves spent the day preparing, served in kono that they had woven, and concluded with a presentation from rakatahi to whānau.

This was a unique opportunity for 23 Kāi Tahu rakatahi, and five tuākana (all of whom whakapapa to Wairewa) to connect with Kāti Irakehu rāua ko Kāti Makō. The itinerary included a hīkoi up the mauka, Te Ūpoko o Tahumatā, visiting the Ōkana awa and seeing the 2,600 native trees planted there, a morning trip to Te Mata Hapuku (Birdlings Flat) to release tuna into the moana, visit to Ōruaka Pā and Poutaiki, marae service, awesome kōrero about the surrounding rohe, Kāi Tahu waiata, a new ngeri, and for some, support to safely explore the roles of karanga and whaikōrero.

A big mihi to our rakatahi, tuākana group, and the Wairewa whānau for helping to create a successful hīkoi.

The success of this year’s course was intricately tied to the support given by Wairewa – and especially, the time and expertise that Iaean Cranwell and Charisma Rangipunga gave the rōpū. We were fuelled with the kai namunamuā from Ngaire Tainui, and we enjoyed the

Manawa Hou is a four-day marae-based programme that connects rakatahi (aged 15–18 years) with our Kāi Tahu marae, whenua, kōrero, waiata and whānau. Manawa Hou is focused on developing personal attributes, and talks to the identity of rakatahi within the iwi - who they are (as an individual), as well as an active and proud iwi member. It is held annually and revolves around our different Papatipu Rūnanga.

Whaea Linda teaching the rakatahi some weaving skills.

Performing for Inuit college students from Canada’s Arctic.

Wairewa tamariki.

Rōpū doing some team bonding at the marae.

Welcoming the Inuit students from Canada’s Arctic to Wairewa Marae.

Kōrero from Iaean Cranwell about the surrounding rohe.

Cultural mapping hui

With over 30 participants it was a learning and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The work that the cultural mapping team has completed so far is a taoka for the iwi, and for the whole of Aotearoa. If we stop using these names or seeing these names in the landscape, they will be lost for ever.

He mihi kau atu ki a Takerei Rongopatahi Norton mō wāna mahi papai rawa atu hai whakahaere te hui e pā ana ki kā ikoa wāhi o te takiwā o Wairewa. After a long wait, we finally got Takerei Norton to bring his cultural mapping work out home on a Sunday in April.

Tuna Season 2016

of us and the iwi. This has had a significant cost and we haven’t finished yet, and most importantly protecting and restoring the fishery is a matter of our mana and is all about kaitiakitaka and manaakitaka. This year the Tangata Tiaki decided it would be 200 tuna per fisher for the year as this is more than adequate for whānau sustenance and there was also a provision for more but it had a process, which whānau understood and complied with. We had whānau come from near and far to continue the mahika kai practice of hao tuna, with Franklin Robinson and George Skipper’s, tamariki and mokopuna continuing this practice and preserving for the next generation. The algal bloom was quite severe in the drains and in the lake around Birdlings Flat this year, and it was decided to close down the season and issue no authorisations from 31 March 2016.

At a recent Tangata Tiaki hui held at Wairewa Marae on March 30, the 2016 tuna season was discussed, along with the kawa, which has caused some issues among some fishers. At the start of the year the Wairewa Tangata Tiaki discussed the new kawa for the season and this was to be presented at a meeting held on the 28 January at Wairewa Marae. This was emailed to Wairewa Rūnanga members and rūnanga the week previously. Only two people were in attendance. As a result of this, the kawa was printed in Te Pānui Rūnaka for everyone to see. These consultation hui are not compulsory, but are held so all fishers are aware of the issues and the kawa for that season. Kāti Irakehu and Kāti Makō are the Kaitiaki of the roto and we have the mana to set the kawa for the season through the Wairewa Tangata Tiaki. Te Roto o Wairewa is the only Ngāi Tahu customary lake and also has a mātaitai across it. Wairewa as kaitiaki have taken responsibility to mend and protect the fishery on behalf

Lake opening and bridge consent

As joint applicants with the Christchurch City Council, we have recently been granted resource consent to continue use of the canal for the opening of the lake and to construct a bridge for local residents to continue access across the canal. The canal was established in 2009 as a means to better control lake levels and improve the passage of important taoka species, with the hope that the greater control would lead to a healthier lake. No appeals were received on the hearing decision for these applications, which gives us confidence moving forward to lodge a building consent for the bridge.

It is important to recognise the partnership between iwi and local government and the resulting achievement of the parties. We now need to incorporate central government into the partnership and recognise such an achievement by vesting the bed of the lake in the hapū. It would be inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to not let us manage our taoka for us and children after us.

Nominations for the Appointment Committee Wairewa Rūnanga wishes to advise its members of the Inc. Society of its intention to elect the members of the Wairewa Rūnanga Appointment Committee from the floor during the general meeting, 12 June at Wairewa Marae. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative for the rūnanga to represent the interests of the rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Updating contact details

Please contact the rūnanga at wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz if your contact details have changed since registering with the rūnanga.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Saturday sports

Sporting Saturday saw cousins Bailey Nutira-Gilmour (Hornby Rugby League) and Tamanuhiri (Tama) Parata (Halswell Hornets) play opposing sides for their 8-yearolds’rugby league game. Following an awesome game, we just couldn’t let them leave without the requisite photo opportunity. Bailey and Tama at league.

Tamariki day

Every school holidays, Liz Brown facilitates our tamariki day and this time it was the ‘Taumutu Amazing Race.’ Tamariki were organised into groups, handed clues, and started their hīkoi around the area, performing activities and looking for hidden ‘treasures.’

Later they returned to the marae to give brief presentations of their finds and to have some lunch, followed by an afternoon of fun and games.

Tamariki beachcombing.

Team captain Te Puawai Perenara O’Connell

ANZAC speech

Tahu Russell (Nutira whānau) was approached by the RSA to give an ANZAC Day speech (reproduced below) at the ANZAC Memorial in Kaiapoi. Earlier that morning, he presented his speech at the dawn parade. He also gave the speech at the regional RSA speech competition. Later Lieutenant Commander Karl Knowles from the Australian Navy spoke with Tahu, as they discussed his plans to join the Army to undertake officer training. The Day Is Upon Us – D Day “As the sun struggles to rise, as we do from our beds this cold morning, we stand here shoulder to shoulder, facing what memories lay ahead, silence falls upon us and soon breaks as the final post plays.

ready for. They left their warm beds, beautiful homes and loving families. For some, they had just started to fight for their country and the future we now call today. As we breathe in the cold air, they were treated to warm weather, far from the normal New Zealand. As we marched up the street, they marched upon the beaches of foreign sands and soil. They laid the pathway we take using the bullets they fired, the lives they took and the many lives they gave in the battles they fought.

Because today is not only the 25 of April 2016, it’s a day we remember, ANZAC Day, a day brave families – not by choice, let their loved ones see the world they were promised, they set out for a war the world was never 12

At times like these, as young boys and girls, we are always told to remember but never told what. We never questioned, tilted our heads or screwed our noses. We bowed our heads when others did, we crossed our hands like others did and tried our hardest to remember. But came up with nothing. As we grow older like the kids of the soldiers who fought and their grandkids and so on…we soon learn what it all means. We remember the name Gallipoli, what soldiers are and what sacrifices they made. Approximately 8,000 sacrifices were made during Gallipoli, amongst those 2,800 were dead. Battle of Messines approximately 3,700 more sacrifices, 700 were dead.

He points to a picture, greyed and worn, it showed a man in uniform, clean shaven, sparkling eyes and young. He tells me that he was a soldier, a great man, friend and brother. He fought when we asked for soldiers because like many of us, he wanted to see the world but never knew he would not see his home again. This man was Tahu Nutira, Lance Corporal, 28th Māori Battalion, 806927. A man who I proudly share the name with. He was my great-uncle from Little River. For those who don’t know, that’s the little town halfway to Akaroa. He lied about his age just so he could serve. Date of death 3 March 1945, aged only 21. He is buried in the Faenza Commonwealth Cemetery in Italy. He is my blood, my namesake and my ANZAC hero.

These brave men signed up for the good of their country, to protect brothers and sisters without knowing their names and they added to great success but with a great sacrifice, they created a bond through blood and saw what no man nor women should see and with that, a brotherhood was sealed.

No longer the picture above the fireplace, not only a man staring back at a young kid eating cheerios. He is a warrior, who carved his legend into the land of Aotearoa. Now at nightfall, the crowds will go home back to their families. Continuing with life with no change. Some of us bow our heads once more, we breathe a little heavier, we stand a little taller and we battle with our emotions because today is our proudest day to be a kiwi and we will remember them…We will remember them.” Nā Tahu Russell.

These are the ordinary heroes who to most will remain faceless, a name to a plaque, another place in the family tree. But they are much more than that. Have any of you sat down with the men before you – fathers, grandfathers, great-uncles and asked them of the stories they know of the men who served, did you not ask as a kid with a beaming smile, “Grandad, did you fight in the war?” And without a second passing, Grandad froze, fists tightened as he re-gathered the thoughts of war. As he looked down to you, did you look close enough into his eyes, glassy and welling with tears. In that moment, it was like an old drive-in movie theatre through his eyes. I could see men storming trenches, see dirt jump from the earth like it was alive from every shot fired and explosives going off. Men running through the trenches, rifles on their backs and blood and dirt on their faces. Then my granddad opened his mouth bringing me back to reality.

Left to right: Sharon Russell (Mum), Tahu Russell, Lieutenant Commander Karl Knowles (Australian Navy).

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata He pēpi

Karen Ruru welcomed into te ao hurihuri on the 1 April, moko number 10 - Roana Te Kahu Taonga Waipounamu Moka-Kelly. Ataahua Lil bundle of Awhina Moka and Ben Kelly, ora mai pēpipēpi.

Skyla Watkins was born on 28 February to firsttime parents Uni and Vini Watkins. Skyla is the first grandchild for Pita Watkins and first great-grandchild for our late Aroha Duncan.

Roana Te Kahu Taonga Waipounamu Moka-Kelly.

Skyla Watkins.

Congratulations

Karaitiana Taiuru has been elected as our TRoNT Alternative Representative to tautoko our TRoNT Representative Elizabeth Cunningham. Karaitiana has been an active member at Koukourārata for the past three years, He is a Justice of the Peace, a marriage celebrant and has a background in governance and in the digital arena. He is the great-mokopuna of Tā Eruera Tirikatene and has five children and one mokopuna.

Opportunities for offenders Brent has turned his life around. He is the first offender graduate of a new partnership between Corrections, Koukourārata Marae and Lincoln University. He is the recipient of a Proficiency in Chainsaws certificate and quad bikes.

This is certainly the case for Brent, who is one of the first graduates to turn his sentence into a decision to go back to university. Last year Brent was studying horticulture. Then, when things got stressful, he started to drink heavily and found himself on a community work sentence with a drink-driving conviction.

According to Canterbury district manager Lisa Joseph, the intention of the partnership is that offenders will gain skills for employment and a taste for further training.

In Brent’s case, he has spent a large proportion of the reparative part of his sentence providing labour at community gardens around Christchurch and at local marae.

“The partnership provides the opportunity for those who may not have thought they could attend university; it gives them a ‘taster’ of what this may be like. For others, like Brent, who have fallen out of education, it gives them the confidence to start again and restart their lives.”

“I’m not Māori so I never really knew much about tikanga” says Brent. “Working on the marae gardens, I got to understand the importance of Māori culture and reconnect with nature and design. It gave me the confidence to try again. I had gained these skills and thought “I can do this.”

“The partnership sits in the work and living skills space within a community work sentence, where offenders with over 80 hours of community work may be able to convert up to 20 percent of their community work hours into skills training.” says Tom.

Brent is back studying landscaping at Lincoln University and positive about his future. “I was in a dark place’ he says. “I stuffed up so much for so long. I lost friends and I was lost. “I needed this, but I didn’t know I needed it. It seems strange to say, but it has been a really important experience for me.

“It offers new opportunities for people on community work sentence to access skills and qualifications for employment. It also has a tikanga element which helps offenders reconnect with Māori principles and culture.” The Lincoln Project was officially launched last month with a pōwhiri at Koukourārata marae. At that stage, the course involved eight Corrections offenders on community work sentence.

“My sentence gave me purpose. I came home feeling engaged and positive again. Since I have been on sentence, my whole life has turned around and Corrections has been a big part of this.”

In addition to the community work reparative part of their sentence, the community work sentence includes a Work and Living Skills (WLS) component where offenders are provided with a range of basic skills to help them improve their future employment and lifestyle opportunities and choices. “In addition to practical skills and work aptitudes the offenders on the programme are gaining confidence and the personal skills and motivation to move on with their lives. “Initially offenders are able to work toward certificates of proficiency in chainsaws, tractors, quad bikes and fencing, improving their CV and their chances for employment.” For some of those in the project, they will find the confidence and passion to continue their studies in a related field, for example, horticulture or forestry at Lincoln University.

Koukourārata Marae.

TetraMapping facilitators

Ngaire Briggs and Gina-lee Duncan are now trained facilitators with TetraMap International Limited. TetraMap transforms team performance, strengthens your work and personal relationships empowering individuals and whānau. Its vision is to reduce conflict and leverage diversity, and is a great professional and personal development tool. This fits well with both of their personal and professional lives. Ngaire is the Koukourārata Whānau Navigator and Gina-Lee, a Whānau Ora Advisor for Te Pūtahitanga. Both are very passionate about their work roles and as mothers and whānau members.

Rōpū at the Antarctic Centre.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has done a fantastic job organising the group of approximately 24 from all over Te Waipounamu. It has a great kaupapa that instantly attracts our culture into its vision and values by looking through the eyes of nature to apply the principle of diversity, inter-dependence and synergy for the sustainability of humanity and the planet. Of course we were all engaged participants. It all seemed common sense. Ngā mihi ki Te Pūtahitanga. If you would like to know more about TetraMap www.tetramap.com has more information.

Ngaire Briggs and Gina-lee Duncan.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Celebrating the opening of Amiria Puhirere

It was a perfect day on 9 April, to celebrate the opening of Amiria Puhirere. As our spirits soared to the summits of Tuhiraki and back to Ōteauheke, we remembered our great-granny Amiria Puhirere, daughter of Wiremu Harihona Karaweko and Mere Whariu. Amiria gave us a legacy of efficient leadership, retained today by her whānau, who continue to breathe new life and honour into the landscape that is Ōnuku, Te Pā o Rākaihautū. The dedication and leadership shown by those who fought hard in the past, reflects the building we have today, enhancing the essence of great change and development. Walking into the building you’re overwhelmed by the building’s magnificence and stature; and it warms my heart as much as standing out on the deck with the sea breeze on your face feeling embraced by the physical and spiritual elements of our natural world. Moving into a new chapter, it is all about connection.

Our tamariki who worked hard and had fun all day.

To complement the finishing touches on the building, Uncle Bruce Rhodes kept a stern eye on the building process, making himself known to the new community of Ōnuku. He was not alone in welcoming the new builders and contractors who soon got to know the locals of Ōnuku and had the pleasure of spending time in the area – lucky them. In addition, the new kitchen has been a grand improvement and we have improved together to ensure it’s been ‘ business as usual’ - no small feat.

Dedicated Pae for the celebration of the new building.

The day of the celebration, whānau of Ōnuku put their best foot forward and had a day they fully enjoyed, testimony in the beautiful photos that captured the energy and spirit of the day. From the unveiling of Amiria Puhirere headstone, the welcoming onto the whenua, the beautiful kai, sound of waiata into the moving speeches, our mauri gave shape to the day. Just as important were the tamariki and mokopuna. There is nothing more inspiring and exhilarating than to bear witness to pā kids, who know they belong to the marae. Our tamariki moved from one kapa haka performance to the next, before moving on to serve manuhiri in the dining room. From wake up to clean up, they were fierce and we see our future is strong.

Some of Ōnuku Rūnaka kaumātua. George Tainui, George Waitai Tikao, Bruce Rhodes and Theo Bunker.

This journey has not been without its challenges and hard work. There are so many people to thank for their support throughout the development. To create a future that is sustainable, starts and ends with the hearts of our people. It was wonderful to see the many beautiful vibrant faces – many who had shaken off the dust and put on a tie to come and to share in such a joyous moment in history - a moment that brought tears of admiration and completion to the eye of our Ōnuku Rūnaka chair, Riki Tainui, or was that dust? Whatever it was WE, the whānau, understand it was worth its ‘wait’ in gold. Nā Mel Tainui.

Kitchen kaimahi.

ECAN commissioners visit Ōnuku Marae

On 22 April, Dame Margaret Bazley and her fellow commissioners from Environment Canterbury visited us at Ōnuku Marae for a hui. This will be Dame Margaret’s last visit to Ōnuku in this capacity. It has been a real privilege over the years to host the commissioners, as it has strengthened the relationship between ECAN and Ōnuku. The main focus of the day was to engage in conversation around water and what runs into our moana around the inner harbour. We really appreciated the opportunity to discuss these issues and to be able to spend time with the commissioners. Having their support and counsel is invaluable for the future development of Ōnuku.

Dame Margaret Bazley and George Waitai Tikao.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Mokopuna reo o Arowhenua

Upcoming events

We have a big year ahead, events include: • Visit the Tagata Pasifika playgroup • Tarahaoa day out • Swimming at Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre • Te korihi kapahaka ki Timaru “Ahakoa he iti he Pounamu.”

Mauri ora whānau This year is very exciting for us, with some of us training in new arenas. Whāea Bianca has been training as a fitness instructor, and Tautau Lavinia is now a Whānau Ora Navigator working with whānau.

Outreach programme quarterly hui

Marae development

Representatives from the Inland Revenue Department, Ngāi Tahu Law and Māori Land Court were kept busy at the March Outreach programme, the second of the quarterly hui held. The next programme will be held on 29 September from 10am-2pm. Please contact the marae office to make an appointment.

The marae is having a makeover. The mokopuna were upset at people breaking their marae, and why it was happening. Here is a progess photo, eight weeks into the development.

He waiata

Written by Matua Smiley Ko ngā tamariki Ko ngā mokopuna Ko Tarahaoa Ko te kōhanga reo Ko te tipuraka Ko te mana Ko te ihi Kua puawai te reo. (waiata practice) Look forward to seeing you all.

Progress photo from eight weeks into the revamp of the marae.

Kaitoko Mātauranga

The appointment of a Kaitoko Mātauranga to support the education aspirations of ‘ngā rūnanga me ngā whānau o Arowhenua rāua ko Waihao has been confirmed. The successful candidate for the role as Kaitoko Mātauranga is Irai Weepu, who has whakapapa links to a number of Ngāi Tahu hapū and Papatipu Rūnanga. Irai is currently employed by the Christchurch City Council as its Kaitakawaenga (Māori Community Liaison). He completed an Honors Degree in Māori and indigenous studies, where his research was looking into the Māori perceptions of western science and science education, to better understand and find new insights into why Māori disengage; and how to use these perceptions to increase Māori engagement. Irai is focused on the mātauranga and tikanga of the safe harvesting, preparation and consumption of kaimoana, he also brings significant skills in te reo and kapa haka.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

Rā whānau

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

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating a recent birthday.

He pēpi

Chris Dickson and Cheryl Sim Dickson welcomed their second daughter, Charlotte Romea Rui Lin Dickson born in Miri, Sarawak on 16 April. Rui Lin means Beautiful Jade in Chinese. A welcomed little sister for Sophia. Our congratulations to other whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Baby Charlotte and whānau.

Congratulations

Our congratulations to Phoebe Williams and her team mates on becoming the Kayak Water Polo New Zealand Under 14 champions. Along with her team, Phoebe trained four hours a day, over a two-year period to gain this title. Phoebe’s great-grandparents are Joseph Te Kihi Te Ra Heath and Lily Heath, Her grandparents are Irene Boyd and the late Brian Wehipeihana and her father is Tom Williams. Nā T. J. Williams.

Kayak Water Polo New Zealand Under 14 Champions, featuring Phoebe Williams third from the left.

The journey continues

His parents want to thank all those people and organisations that have supported their boy over the years. There have been whānau, teachers, fellow students, other parents, friends, sports and academic mentors, ngā rūnanga, our local community. You have allowed our tama to walk many pathways with strength and confidence. We are eternally grateful to you all. Kia ora koutou katoa. Nā Mike Stoneley.

Liam Stoneley has successfully completed five years of study at the University of Canterbury. He started in the month of the tragic earthquakes in Christchurch and stuck it out to graduate with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree in February. Last year Liam also completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in te reo Māori and history. His whānau are very pleased for him and proud of his achievements. Kā nui tāu mahi. Tino pai rawa atu e tama. Liam will be starting work in Auckland with a law firm in 2017 but in the meanwhile they have generously allowed Liam to take up a scholarship with Agria to study in China. This is a joint venture with Ngāi Tahu. He is in Shanghai for 12 months from February and is learning Mandarin at Fudan University. Liam is already a fluent te reo Māori speaker, having attended Kōhanga Reo and learnt in total immersion during his primary schooling. Liam (centre) with parents Mike and Pam Stoneley.

Marae news

Karanga wānanga

The Waihao Marae has had a variety of community groups visiting this month. We held our bi-monthly whānau meeting, conducted pōwhiri and catering for the American guests at Headford Propagators, hosted the ladies from Lower Waitaki Garden Group (who I should note all congratulated Maurice on his wonderful scones). Sam then ran a tamariki and rangitahi wānanga and we also held a kaumātua council meeting at the marae.

The first karanga wānanga held on 29 April was a great success. Future dates are listed below (please note the additional date for August): • • • •

Te reo classes

27 May – 29 May 24 June – 26 June 29 July – 31 July 21 August – 22 August.

These wānanga will be presented under the korowai of Te Wānanga o Raukawa and will be led by Whāea Suzy Waaka of Arowhenua.

Term two classes have commenced. We have had a very positive response from both whānau and the local community to these and we currently have over 20 signed up.

Marae development

We have gained council building consent for our portacom offices and so hope to commence this project as soon as possible. We will have a progress update for the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Our tamariki/rangatahi are busting to come back for another noho, they just about planned the next one before we left. Nā Samantha Sykes.

Whānau events

Titiro ki ngā tamariki katoa This April we held the first wānanga of many. Our rangatahi ran this to find out what our tamariki and rangatahi would like to learn and do on the marae. We spent most of our time down at the river, which was a hit with everyone, even in the darkness of night. We were lucky enough to have Sophie Allen from Working Waters Trust come and join us. She shared her wealth of knowledge about the river along with a few tips on catching tuna and inaka. When we returned in the morning our nets were full to the children’s delight. We spent the rest of our short time together learning waiata, watching a movie on the big projector, learning paki whitu, playing outdoors and bonding over a card game or two. We tried to teach tikanga every opportunity we had, which of course included the tamariki getting their hands squeaky clean in the sink.

Sophie Allen from Working Waters with Taylah, Brooklyn and Diamond.

Rūnanga information

Our next whānau hui will be held on Sunday 12 June at 1pm. There will be kai from noon. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao: phone: 03 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Judy Tipa, Love you mum hope you have a beautiful day. Nā Maria Mako. Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month. Judy Tipa.

Congratulations

Our Hero Kara Jane Wandless (mokopuna of Irirangi and Mohi ‘Moke’ Whitau) achieved her goal of completing the Wānaka Challenge Half Ironman Event in under six hours. Over 1600 competitors took part in the event which involved a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and a 21.1km run. This was an outstanding achievement for Kara Jane, considering she had to “learn” and train to swim only six months earlier with the on-going support of Roger, two little sons Nico and Tazz, their sister Tayla and of course the backup team of mum, Rangi-Sally Whitau Wast and whānau.

Kara Jane Wandless.

“Team Whitau” - Kara Jane, Roger, Tayla, Jade and brother Tane Ross, along with their cousins Sarah and Carly and Aunty Linda Schofer have recently completed the Tasman Park walk track. Well done Team Whitau. The rōpū at Abel Tasman National Park.

Kara Jane now plans to participate in a fundraiser to bike from Queenstown to Invercargill…again. We are all proud of your drive to succeed Kara Jane. 19

Hirapeka Metua Nichola Hirapeka Metua Nichola, graduated on Friday 8 April, at the Civic Centre In Rotorua with a Bachelor of Nursing. She is the daughter of Maria Mako (née Tipa), and Antoni Nicholas and mokopuna to Judy and Darkie Tipa She also received an award from the CEO of Waiariki Institute of Technology for Outstanding Overall student of both campus. A very proud moment for the Tipa whānau, our first graduate.

Hirapeka Nicholas, moko of Judy and Darkie Tipa.

TRoNT Appointments panel report

Tēnā koutou e te iwi, e mihi kau ana a Moeraki ki a koutou katoa i raro i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. He whakamōhio atu tēnei ki a koutou kua tohua a Karen Coutts ki te tūranga o māngai o Moeraki ki te tēpu o Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, ā, kua tohua a Stacey Gullen-Reynolds ki te tūranga tuarua.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and Stacey GullenReynolds to the position of Alternate representative for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki for a term of three years. The panel wishes to acknowledge David’s contribution to Te Rūnanga over the last three years. David has worked tirelessly to ensure the mana of Moeraki and that of Ngāi Tahu is upheld in all his endeavours and we hope David now has more time to continue his work in growing the next generation of leaders from Moeraki particularly his work growing the pae of Moeraki.

He mihi nui tēnei ki te Upoko Rūnanga o Moeraki ki a David Higgins mō āna mahi ki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu i ngā tau e toru kua hori ake nei. Kua whakapau kaha a David ki te mahi mō te mana o Moeraki otirā mō te mana o Ngāi Tahu i āna mahi katoa. Ko te manako ia ka wātea a David kia haere tonu i āna mahi whakapakari i te reanga hōu ki te kāinga me āna mahi poipoi i te paepae o Moeraki.

Nā Koa Whitau-Kean. Chair of the Appointment Panel.

The Appointments Panel for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki hereby inform the appointment of Karen Coutts to the position of

Whakawhanaungatanga event for whānau

Ka mihi aroha ki a koutou e kā hapū, e kā whānau o Moeraki. He whakaahua ēnei nō tetahi wānaka, i tīmata i te ata o te Rāhoroi i te 30 o Kai-te-haere. He whanaukataka, he whakatū i kā tohu hou i kā urupa kā tino kaupapa o te wānaka nei. I tīmata tā mātou mahi i te urupā o Matuatiki. I kari puare a David rāua ko Patrick mō te tohu hou, ā, i onokia ētahi tipu e Auntie Sandra rāua ko Lisa. He harakeke, he hebe, he pātītī hoki ētahi o kā momo tipu. I haere mātou ki te urupā tuarua, i tae mai ētahi atu whanauka ki te urupā tuatoru ki te tuawhā hoki. He tī kōuka, he korokio, he kāpuka kā momo rākau i onokia. He pai rawa atu te mahi a te whānau, ā, he tino ātaahua ēnei tohu hou me kā tipu hou.

Tikoraki signage in place and native trees planted.

Ko uncle Darkie rātou ko auntie June Tipa, ko auntie Reita Mathews, ko auntie Ngaire Coy hoki kā kaumātua i tae mai ki te tautoko i te kaupapa. I mutu te wānaka i te ahiahi o te Rātapu. Nāia te mihi nui ki a koe David kōrua ko Patrick kā kaiwhakarite o tēnei wānaka. Me mihi ka tika ki tā mātou kaitunu rawe, ki a koe Nola, kia ora mō te kai reka. Mā pango, mā whero, ka oti te mahi. Ko Sandra Tipene-Hampstead te kaiwhakaahua; ko te kaituhi, ko te kaiwuru i ruka i te puke.

David Higgins placing signage for the tree planting.

The start of a planting programme at our urupā.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Committee members wanted

It has been recommended by the Operations Committee that the executive form a separate Risk Management Committee that will meet three times per year. The new legislation that has come into force in April has serious penalties for anyone who hasn’t complied and managed their risk appropriately. We are seeking an indication of interest from those rūnaka members with health and safety knowledge, and/or an insurance (risk assessment) or legal background. Contact the Office Manager, Justine Marshall if you are interested.

Manawa Hou

In April our Puke whānau travelled up to Christchurch to attend Manawa Hou at Wairewa Marae. It was such an awesome experience being there catching up with old faces and meeting some new faces as well. It was great to spend a week with a group of rangatahi who have the same interests and intentions as my own. We were getting up at early hours of the morning to get our bodies warmed up and ready for what the day was going to bring us and our very first bonding experience was going for a hīkoi up the maunga Te Ūpoko o Tahumatā. Over the week we rangatahi became closer as a whānau and learnt many stories about the area. On the last night a few of us got to experience the feeling of playing a main role in a pōwhiri process, either doing the whaikōrero or the karanga. I was lucky enough to have experienced doing my first karanga on the marae and I felt I had done everyone proud as I was now a part of the Wairewa whānau. It’s amazing how much you actually learn while you are having fun. The stories, experiences and challenges I was faced with while being on this wānanga will always stay with me and has changed the way I think for the better. Rōpū photo at the top of Te Ūpoko o Tahumatā.

Nāku iti noa nei, Hayley Bungard.

Hayley Bungard, Serenity Timothy and Te Anahera Parata kai karanga at the hākari.

Rōpū at the caves by Birdlings Flat.

Meeting date change The RGM was scheduled for 29 May but has now been moved to 26 June. The meeting will start at 11am and there will be a shared lunch.

New citizens welcomed

Dunedin’s most recent New Zealand citizens received a special welcome at the Puketeraki Marae in Karitāne on Wednesday 27 April. 35 people officially became New Zealand citizens, accompanied by their whānau and supporters. It was the first time a Citizenship Ceremony had been held at a venue other than a Dunedin City Council building. Mayor Dave Cull felt the venue appropriate because the manawhenua have always held an important role in welcoming the latest citizens into the community.

New citizens and whānau in front of the wharenui.

Ngā Tai e Rua (Te Taitimu Trust)

On 15 April Liam Ellison and myself had the honour of representing Puketeraki at a wānanga that was held at Pungarehu Marae, just outside of Whanganui. During the wānanga we discussed ways to prevent NZ suicide rates from increasing. Together we organised another trip that we would all love to participate in, in Rotorua. It’s the worldwide indigenous suicide prevention conference and there we may have the chance to speak on behalf of our Māori culture about how we feel about suicide. Although the wānanga was an overnight visit, I feel we became a lot stronger as a rangatahi rōpū. It was an amazing opportunity that I will never forget. Nā Te Anahera Parata, Age 16.

Ngā Tai e Rua rōpū at Pungarehu Marae.

Taiaha wānanga

Kāti Huirapa rūnaka is again hosting the annual taiaha wānanga from 3-6 June. The weekend involves haka, waiata, stories, exercise, whakawhanaungatanga and learning about the taiaha. The wānanga is for all males from young to old, and we encourage fathers to bring their sons.

For registration forms and further information please contact either Waiariki Parata-Taiapa 03 465 7300, email: waiariki@puketeraki.nz, or Jake Matheson 03 465 7651, email: jake@ktkoltd.co.nz Registrations close 1 June (limited to 80 people).

Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer week

Another fabulously successful Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer programme was held in East Otago from 29 April to 2 May incorporating Kāti Huirapa, the Taiapure, RiverEstuary Care Waikouaiti-Karitāne. The weather was mostly kind and a group of about 12 volunteers were as keen as mustard to plant 1000 seedlings in the ground and to release existing plants. Other activities included

a harakeke weaving workshop (thanks so Suzi Flack), a walk around Hawksbury Lagoon, and to carry out marine science work using waka ama and stand up paddle boards. Thanks to all those volunteers who made the time to be part of this kaupapa and to all the other local and Dunedin people who volunteered to help the volunteers.

Ki Uta Ki Tai volunteers resting up after a hard day’s mahi.

Pete Russell and Brendan Flack briefing volunteers on the bank of the Waikouaiti River.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā, our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau at this time. Our thoughts are especially with the whānau of Robert Gray, the brother of Alison Ellison, and husband and father of Michelle and Gregory.

Whakatau

“Me he manawa tītī me tōna hiringa, kia hoki anō i te whatumanawa o te whānau” - Like the courageous heart of the tītī in all its glory, let the passion of the people return.

South Eastern Marine Protection Forum hui

Reminder that this hui about the effects of marine reserves on our coast line is being held on 28 May. There will be a hui in the morning for the hapū and a public hui in the afternoon. Please RSVP to office@tro.org.nz if you wish to attend.

Ōtākou Marae and hapū news

Wildlife Festival On 22 April a pōwhiri was held on behalf of Araiteuru Rūnaka to welcome the inaugural gathering of the Wildlife Festival in conjunction with Tourism Dunedin, the first festival of its kind for Dunedin. Hoani Langsbury is our representative on the management group to promote the Otago Peninsula as a very significant habitat for wildlife.

Manawhenua from Ōtākou and Puketeraki Rūnaka welcome the manuhiri from Wildlife Festival at Ōtākou Marae.

Member details

The elections for the Appointments Komiti are coming up, so it’s important that we have the correct address for all registered members over eighteen.

We have added the hapū “Gone No Address” list to the member’s area on our website. Please go and check whether you or any whānau members are on there. Please contact the office to update your address details.

Hauora Māori noho marae

Special thanks to Kate Dempsey and her team for the outstanding menu and manner in which we were hosted.

Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou (The University of Otago) staff alongside fifth year medical students from Te Kura Whaiora o Ōtepoti (The Dunedin School of Medicine), held their annual noho marae Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 April.

Over the three day noho, 21 staff and Māori community members weaved their expertise from waiata practise on the bus, which produced beautiful waiata at the pōwhiri, to then teaching host responsibilities in the wharekai.

The students were put into groups that identified special and significant areas around the marae and then feedback on what they had learnt which produced some wonderful skits. We utilised every space at the marae for most of the noho with waiata practise in the whare karakia, weaving in the wharenui, kemu on the veranda of Hākuiao, and te reo in the wharekai all at the same time. On the final day a visiting doctor from Whakatane, a lecturer from University of Otago Wellington campus, and local actors all participated in clinical workshops, but the highlight for most was the heartfelt mihimihi that was shared during the noho. Big thanks to marae staff and whānau who assisted the University’s Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori in the preparation and execution of our noho. The students that attended loved their time at the marae, as did the staff.

Te Kura Whaiora o Ōtepoti/The Dunedin School of Medicine Kōhatu Centre Hauora Māori, fifth year medical students and staff at the noho marae.

Left to right (Pharmacist) Lisa Kremer: SDHB Liaison Services Registered Nurse Rachel Miller: Hatarei Temo Kaitohutohu Māori Office of Māori Development: SDHB District Manager - Māori Health Directorate Nancy Todd.

The University’s Hauora Māori Convenor’s Anna Tiatia Fa’atoese Latu (Kāi Tahu, Arowhenua) Associate Professor Joanne Baxter (Kāi Tahu, Makaawhio), staff members and members of the community were invited. Manawhenua representatives Peter Ellison, Dougie Ditford, Michelle McDonald, and Tui Kent warmly welcomed all 79 students and nine staff members on to Ōtākou Marae at the Wednesday afternoon pōwhiri.

Rā maumahara ki ngā hoia o Aotearoa me Ahitereiria Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou – We will remember them. While crowds gathered at Chunuk Bair and many other memorial sites, a small rōpū gathered at dawn outside Ōtākou wharenui to remember the service and sacrifice of those who fought for our world freedom, and how their absence impacted on those at home. Karakia was led by kaumātua Edward Ellison, before the rōpū weaved its way to the urupā to lay poppies on whānau graves. It was a moving experience completed by waiata led by He Waka Kōtuia.

The glass stained window and memorial panels in the Wharenui Tamatea.

Marae closure

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc.

The marae is closed between 16 May to 10 June. The hui room will still be available for use.

Notice of Intention to hold a Postal Ballot Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc 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 Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc 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.

New horizons

Rachel Wesley has tendered her resignation effective from 13 May, so by the time you read this Rachel will just be starting her new appointment on 23 May. To our loss, Rachel has accepted the Curator, Māori position at the Otago Museum. We are sure she will do a fantastic job. We are sorry to see Rachel go as she has managed her current role very well, having taken us through a number of projects and the day-to-day management of rūnaka business and as Tahu has acknowledged, Rachel has clearly managed the tricky hapū territory very well. We wish Rachel every success for her and her young family’s future.

Please note only those people who have established by whakapapa their eligibility to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm on 27 June 2016 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 the rūnanga. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details held by the rūnanga are correct.

Te Pānui Rūnaka news

The Ōtākou office welcomes your whanau or personal news for inclusion in our pānui. Please send your news items ie, achievements in sports, education or anything else of community interest, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou and photos to office@tro.org.nz Your photos must have captions and names of people in the photo. Thank you.

Appointment Committee nominations

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. Nomination forms and information regarding criteria can be obtained by contacting the Rūnanga office and must be received by 5pm on 27 June 2016.

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online. www.otakourunaka.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc Rūnanga Office Telephone: 03 478 0352 Email: office@tro.org.nz.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Kohera rā Kohera e Tutapa mai nuku Tutapa mai whiti Kia rongo te pō Kia rongo te Ao Kia pātata mai tō hau manawa Ki tōku arongo manawa Hai puta ki te whai ao Ki te Ao mārama Tihei mauri ora Anei te rōpū kaitiaki o Hokonui e mihi atu nei, Ki a koutou e noho mai nā i ngā wāhi o te motu

Mai i te Rerenga Wairua, tae rawa atu ki Rakiura te punga o te Waipounamu Tēnā koutou katoa Otirā, ngā mate, e hinga mai nā, e hinga atu rā, ki Rakiura, tae noa ki te Reinga, waiho rātou kua nunumi ki te pō, kua rehu atu ki te rua Haere, haere, oki oki moe mai rā. Tātou te hunga ora, te kanohi ora Ki te kanohi ora Anei te whānau o Hokonui Rūnanga e mihi atu nei e tangi atu nei Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.

Tamariki programme This year our tamariki rōpū have decided to get together and start fundraising to help koha for a camp they are planning at the end of this year. So far the tamariki have had a great time getting together and doing a car wash and sausage sizzle. It is amazing to help guide and watch them come together to reach a common goal. Krystal and Mere are very proud of the commitment the kids are showing and cannot wait to get to camp with them.

Terry Stott, Mere Fowler, Paige Maniapoto and Krystal Fowler at the sausage sizzle.

Left: Jaylah Declifford, Summer Edwards and Tenesha Weatherall. Right: Herangi Rotana at the sausage sizzle.

Tamariki washing cars.

Health days

• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks • Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness • Access to a podiatrist • Access to a dietitian • Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals • Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs.

We are having our first kaumātua health day back up at the rūnanga in May. After nearly two years of being hosted by the Salvation Army here in Gore it’s a great feeling to come home. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Gore Salvation Army for the use of their facilities and for hosting our Kaumātua Health Days. We may not have been able to keep these days running if it weren’t for the support from the Salvation Army and their staff/volunteers. Nurse-Led clinics These are also being run back on site here at the rūnanga. The new clinic room that we added during the rebuild is being used to its full potential.

Te Kākano nurses are happy to see you for any health advice, education or support. They will work with other health providers (for example your GP or local hospital) to enable the best care for you. Contact Nadine on 021 915 487 or email: ngoldsmith@awarua.org.nz if you have any questions.

Nurse-Led clinics can provide a range of services including: • • • • • •

Tamariki Ora checks Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy testing Weight monitoring

Waihōpai Rūnaka To everybody that’s having a new addition to their family, congratulations we are very happy for you. Our deepest condolences to you all if you have lost loved ones, aroha nui.

Kia ora koutou whānau How are you all? I hope everybody is slowly getting used to the colder weather – ka pai. The marae is not as busy as last month but moving along okay. Three of the whānau stayed in Queenstown last week after arriving and finding their room they were ready to move out again – it had no phone, no TV, tin cups, no milk, you had to take a bottle and go to the restaurant to get the healthy stuff. It was like a health hotel but I had a very good sleep – probably because I was buggered and I had two tāua on my case but they were very gracious under the circumstances so I thanked them for making my life a little smoother – after all it was my booking.

Well whānau to all our overseas family we hope you are all well and having a great happy time. To our whānau in Te Ika a Māui and away from their tūrangawaewae we hope you are all well and happy as well, ka pai whānau.

Moving on folks lots of bookings coming up for the marae so that’s good. To every birthday person for the month we wish you all the best and have a great day.

Just a short pānui today we are all good, some are feeling the age thing – myself for instance but better than some, and not forgetting our whānau that are not well. Some of us are relying on the goodness of our doctors to get us through the day, week, month and the year – all good. You all have a fantastic month and look forward to saying hello next month. Aroha nui all, that’s it from me. Nā Squirrel on the hill.

Whānau on the history trip.

The rōpū in Bluff.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, The past month has been a hectic one with a diverse range of activities taking place or being scheduled for the forthcoming month. Earlier on in the month we hosted a large delegation of Ngā Puhi kaumātua at Takutai o te Tītī Marae. This was a great afternoon where many old friendships were rekindled and stories told. The marae was also used as a base for the final water monitoring hīkoi which took place over the weekend of 8-11 April. A more detailed report of this hīkoi will follow in next month’s issue. A group from Verdon College will also have a noho marae later in the month. Over the next period we will host another Kī o Rahi tournament at the marae. This Kī o Rahi tournament is a follow-on from the one we had last year. Last year’s tournament was a huge success and was embraced by so many schools that the rūnaka purchased Kī o Rahi sets and distributed them to schools within our rohe. As you can see, there are many current and future opportunities available to whānau. So if you or your whānau are interested in becoming more involved in the work of the rūnaka please do not hesitate to contact us here at the office for more information. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations – we wish you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

He pēpi

Kahu-James Daniel Wilmshurst was born on 31 March weighing a healthy 8lb 9oz. Kahu-James is the son of Vanessa Wilmshurst (Vanessa is the daughter of Teina Wilmshurst) and the mokopuna of Betty Rickus. Kahu-James Daniel Wilmshurst.

Congratulations

Alice Anderson Alice is the daughter of Janine Walker (Winton) and Grant Anderson (Aparima). She is currently in her fifth year at Otago University studying toward her LLB and BA majoring in Indigenous Development. Alice has had some outstanding achievements this year and we would like to share this with you. She was elected as Tumuaki of Te Rōpu Whai Pūtake – President of the Māori Law Students Association at Otago University. She facilitates events for Māori law students and oversees the governance of the student organisation. She has recognised that many students struggle with their identity upon moving to Dunedin, and ensures she creates opportunities where they feel welcome and can thrive.

Alice Anderson.

merit, promising leadership potential and experience, and respect and involvement with fellow peers and the community. She also received the Te Tumu Totoweka Prize in Māori culture which is awarded to the student with the highest academic results in two Maori culture papers at 200 level. In 2015 she won the Otago University Internal Māori Moot competition, which saw her then travel to Waitangi to the Te Hunga Rōia o Aotearoa annual conference to compete as a finalist in the National Kaupapa Māori Moot Competition, which was held on the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds.

She has also been appointed as student coordinator for Te Ihaka Project for Building Māori Leaders in Law. The project was launched last year, with the overall aim to create leadership opportunities for Māori law students within the Law Faculty and in the wider community. She holds events such as noho marae and secondary school workshops that Māori law students are encouraged to get involved in. She works alongside Professor Jacinta Ruru, and together they hope the project will see more Māori law students enrolling in law school and gaining entry into second year law, and that it will also foster positive relationships between tauira in the law faculty.

This year Alice was a recipient of the Jolene PatuawaTuilave Māori Leadership in law scholarship. She is just the second recipient of this award created in Jolene’s special memory. As a whānau we are all very proud of Alice.

Alice has also been recognised through scholarships and awards at the University. In 2015 she received the Mark Parker Memorial Scholarship for academic

Taryn Dryfhout Taryn (Ōraka Aparima and Waihōpai) recently graduated (for the third time) with a Diploma in Arts, majoring in English from Massey University. Taryn is also the Māori rep for the Massey Extramural Student’s Society. Well done Taryn.

Taryn with members of her proud whānau.

Tamariki ngā taonga programme

There are exciting opportunities for tamariki through the Tamariki Ngā Taonga Programme. This initiative runs on the same days as the general monthly hui, between 10am and 12.30pm at no cost. Activities will include arts and

crafts, learning waiata, te reo māori, pukapuka māori and learning your pepeha. These will be facilitated by Doreen Whakamoe. For more information phone Doreen on 03 214 5260.

Te Reo Māori Strategy

We have invited representatives from the Mātauranga Team and Kotahi Mano Kāika Team of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to attend, as well as Will Edwards who has been involved in the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori in Taranaki. All participants have been invited to share their ideas, experience and expertise and the lessons they have learned.

We are now attempting to move the Te Reo Māori Strategy to the next stage by developing an action/ implementation plan. You will recall the questionnaires that were sent out last year regarding this. A hui has been scheduled for early May.

Ōraka-Aparima Waka Ama

and 35km on Lake Manapouri on the Saturday. We were very fortunate with amazing weather both days. Special thanks to the whānau involved in this journey, especially the crew from our awesome support vessel following us all the way (Rewi Davis), Kāhungunu whānau for lending us their canoe (Bernie Kane), and all the other special people who made this happen. Looking forward to the next journey.

Ōraka-Aparima Waka Ama in conjunction with Kāhungunu waka ama whānau and Te Piritahi a Rua waka ama gathered on good Friday to support Nic Low (Ōraka-Aparima) and whānau on their epic journey from Anita Bay to Te Wae Wae Bay. Our Ōraka-Aparima waka and Kāhungunu waka were strapped together to form a w12 canoe. Our waka whānau paddled 29km on Lake Te Anau on Good Friday

Waka Ama team on the lake.

The team lakeside.

Ōraka Aparima taurahere rōpū hui

On Tuesday 3 May the first Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka taurahere rōpū hui was held. This included whānau living in Christchurch and staff members from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu who affiliate to Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka. The hui was facilitated by Kyle Davis. It was agreed that the rōpū will continue to meet once a month over a shared kai. Keep watching this space for further updates. Ōraka Taurahere rōpū.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

Holiday home to rent

This is an excellent venue and has the facilities to sleep 20 plus people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40km from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area. So if you and a few of your whānau or friends would like to stay there, please contact us here at the office for details.

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. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking.

Anita Bay hīkoi

On Thursday 17 March some of our Kāhui Kaumātua – Jane Davis, Betty Rickus, Rangimaria Suddaby and Vera Gleeson, drove to Te Anau, to begin a journey to Anita Bay. Anita Bay is at the entrance to Milford Sound and is of huge significance to Ngāi Tahu. This was done in conjunction with Nic Low’s hīkoi.

The sun was shining, it was chilly, but everyone was rugged up. It started with a few laughs at the office before getting in the van to drive to Te Anau. There was lots of chatter and happiness along the way. We arrived in Te Anau with time to spare so managed to consume morning tea before having to be weighed in at Southern Lakes Helicopters. Some of us wished we hadn’t had that extra scone, and weren’t holding onto our bags. Once on the helicopter it was a breathtaking trip into Anita Bay. Our pilot was a fantastic tour guide and pointed out areas of interest along the way. Being the start of the roar we checked to see if there were any deer to be seen.

Thanks to our rūnaka executive komiti for their support of this hīkoi. The kāhui kaumātua had a fabulous day. 29

First thing we were greeted with on landing at Anita Bay was the namunamu – crikey the little pests were persistent and amass. We whipped out the repellent and hoped it was going to be effective.

Time went by in a flash, and next thing we knew it was time to climb back on the helicopter and come home. We brought some treasures (rocks for the garden) out with us, along with stories to tell. Overall it was a fabulous opportunity that we all really appreciated.

Then we started exploring. Oh what a great prospect this was. We had sticks to poke at rocks and to move sand and the likes out of the way. We found plenty of leverite (leave her rite there) rocks, the whalers stone hut, a swing someone had made, all the time waiting on Nic and his partner to arrive from Milford Sound in a waka to embark on their journey.

Jane Davis, Betty Rickus, Rangimaria Suddaby and Vera Gleeson arriving in Anita Bay.

Volunteers

Communication with whānau

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the variety of projects and commitments that we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, some of which include; representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird transfers, to assisting at the marae or working in the nursery or the wetlands among other things. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums 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. www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Runakaopportunity-pages/1615071675378752

Contact details

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our information. So if you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed email address or phone numbers then please let us know as soon as possible.

In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Kā mihi aroha

Rā whānau

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

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays.

Art class activity

A number of students from Bluff Primary School attend art classes run by Te Rūnaka o Awarua on Mondays and Wednesdays during the school term. The tutors like to do special activities that coincide with the likes of Easter, Mother’s Day etc. For the final class of Term 1, Rachael Jenkins organised biscuit baking so the students could decorate them before indulging. If you have a child that is interested in attending these classes please contact Tina or Gail at the rūnaka office for more information. Rachael Jenkins (centre)with Art class students showing how to decorate their biscuits.

The return of the Manu Kōrero Trophy

On 15 April whānau of Thomas Aerepo-Morgan gathered at Te Rau Aroha Marae to welcome the return of the trophy Thomas won at the Ngā Manu Kōrero competition held in Porirua last September. The trophy was returned by tauira and kaiako from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua.

Members of Te Wharekura o Arowhenua with Head Teacher Gary Davis.

Members of the Morgan (Bradshaw) whānau, marae whānau and local Te Tai Taonga MP Rino Tirikatene.

Pānui contributions

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

Student research

At the beginning of May a group of Otago University Geology students who are taking the Geog 380 field research studies paper participated in a week long field trip to Bluff to interview community leaders, local people and members of local community groups. During their visit they based themselves out of the rūnaka office where many of their interviews took place. The purpose of the project is to get an understanding on what community based action is happening to rejuvenate Bluff. The team investigated peoples’ perception of Bluff and the potential for community based development.

forwarded to the Bluff Community Board to consider. Any interested parties (individuals or groups) may find the information helpful in their own endeavours and can contact the project team leader, professor Tony Binns by email: jab@geography.otago.ac.nz

Their findings will be collated and their report will be

Students and Professor Binns in the boardroom at Te Rūnaka o Awarua.

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248. We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Kāi Tahu

ntal and values.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

June 19 hui Kia ora whānau, Dr Candy Cookson Cox is renowned for suicide research. She has explored suicide postvention, and support provided for the bereaved. Her research method facilitates review, reflection and restoration, and is getting results.

hear. She is an amazing lady. If you google her you will see her appear on a number of sites including in articles in the Rotorua Daily post.” Say’s Ngāi Tahu committee member Anna Were. Please support us by coming to the meeting so we can continue to get speakers of a high calibre.

In her own words – “I would be honoured to come and speak to you about this deadly topic.” (Suicide and the associated characteristics depression and mental health).

Tauranga Boys College Wharenui Sunday 19 June at 1pm Koha appreciated (bring a small plate for afternoon tea).

We inviteWhanaungatanga you to come and bring guests to listen to Important dates Our Relationships her. Depression is not age, gender or race specific and Bi-monthly hui 2016 everyone Our is impacted bytoitmaintain in some let’s shed responsibility andform. nurture So relationships and Tauranga Boys College Wharenui some lightconnections. on the topic, and learn some new strategies Iwi Participation - Active and open communication and engagement within ourSunday iwi – start time 1pm. and perspectives to enable us to make a difference in our • Ngāi Tahu Whānui • 19 June (as mentioned above) own community. • Papatipu Rūnanga • 7 August Kotahitanga - Strong and collaborative working relationships / partnerships Internally within Te Rūnanga Group • 16 October She comes••highly regarded. “Dr Candy Cookson Cox is With our partners and communities • 4 December (venue and time TBA). one of the best speakers I have ever had the pleasure to

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Kaitiakitanga Our Treasures Our responsibility to nurture and protect our people, our environment, our knowledge, our resources and those things important to us. businesses and programmes

He manawa tahi,Tahu he manawa ora, Manawa Kāi

are doing and what we

Use and enhance our te ao turoa (natural might doenvironment) to improve accountability. • Water Manawa Kāi Tahu will help us to capture • Land • Mahinga kai our journey to date,” he says. • Wāhi tapu/ wāhi taonga (cultural heritage) • Climate change • Flora, fauna and habitat Arihia Bennett says Manawa Kāi Tahu is

and understand

more than a he manawa toa, te manawa Kāi Tahu. project to produce an annual sustainability report, it’s Protect grow our mātauranga (knowledge base) Today success for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu hasandan A united heart, a vibrant heart, • Organisational about developing and instituting a process of continuous ever increasing number and range of measures. There • Tribal a determined heart, improvement. “Together we will be measuring our results are multiple bottom lines these days that span culture, Protect and grow our tahua (financial sustainability) this is the heart of Kāi Tahu. environment, social and economic outcomes for whānau, • Commercial performanceand activities in terms of cultural, environmental, social • Product and service growth andeconomic adaptability outcomes. So it isn’t just about dollars or and hapū and iwi. • Risk management and operational resilience the environment, it is about ensuring we are operating • Sustainable supply chain better in all areas in order to meet the aspirations of • Adaptive to changing markets Ngāi Tahu values such as tikanga, kaitiakitanga, whānau.” rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga, make up the framework for how we should conduct ourselves, our We have adopted the name Manawa Kāi Tahu because business and our decision making processes. it reflects how creating a sustainable future for whānau, “It has never been acceptable to look at the financial Tikanga hapū and iwi lies at the heart of what Te Rūnanga Group results and say we’ve done a good job,” says the CEO Our Integrity does, and what we stand for – it’s our beating heart. of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Arihia Bennett. “But we are Our responsibility to upholdin our customs, cultural entering a new chapter our journey as an organisation, andmake do what is right. There are three rhythms to our beating heart – kia onepractices that will us more accountable to what is • Ngāi Tahutanga (our cultural identity and expression) manawa tahi (a united heart), kia manawa ora (a important to whānau.” • Transparency and honesty vibrant heart) and kia manawa toa (a determined heart). • Ethical and values-based decision making Mō tātou, ā,these mō kāthree uri ā muri ake neiwill ensure the heart of Together attributes • Regulatory A new project,compliance Manawa Kāi Tahu, is underway across For us and whānui our children after us forever. Ngāi Tahu will endure the office of Te Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu Holdings and its five subsidiary companies, Property, Seafood, Tourism, We intend to produce a report in October for the year Farming and Capital to identify, measure and where ending June 2016. Arihia says the report will be a first necessary, change the way we operate our businesses. step. “We will be focusing on addressing our key issues through an engagement process involving whānau, Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Mike Sang says, Papatipu Rūnanga and key internal and external “for us it’s not just about what we achieve, but how we stakeholders. I can’t imagine we will get it all right in do it. It’s important we go about our work in line with our first attempt, but every year we hope to reflect our values. Manawa Kāi Tahu will be a positive step to improvements. ensure our efforts keep improving in this area. There has been on-going debate about how well our 32

MAKING A BETTER LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR WHANAU Taurangi has quit smoking – for the sake of her grandson and her health - and she says you can do it too and show your whānau a better life.

stopped coughing and I have got so much more energy.

Taurangi – or Tau as she is known, started smoking 18 years ago.

Tau says she never realised how much smoking affected her fully tasting food. Now that she has quit steaks have never tasted so good “and I have got into salads.”

“I feel way better, I’m loving not having a cough.”

“I was drinking back then, that’s when I began smoking.”

“Quitting smoking has given me my tastebuds back.”

She quit on February 19 this year.

Taurangi is on her quit journey with her cousin, Barbara (Ngati Maniapoto) and says doing it together makes it a lot easier.

“I decided to stop because of my grandson. I thought about him and I wanted to be here for him as long as I can.”

They had both tried before on several occasions to stop smoking with some success but never staying auahi kore (Smokefree). The two are now going to the gym twice weekly for an hour and have put a deposit on a cruise, making regular weekly payments with money that would otherwise have been used for tobacco.

Tau (Ngati Maniapoto) takes care of the active two year old cutie two days a week.

They have been ‘tested’ by going home to smoking whānau for awhile and weren’t tempted to take up smoking again.

“He is so full of energy and likes being outside and I was getting all puffed playing with him.”

Weekly visits from Community and Public Health Aukati KaiPaipa (Smoking Cessation) Practitioner /Co-ordinator, Christine Solomon are an encouragement.

She realised she wanted better. Tau used to go into her garage to smoke. “My grandson would say, ‘no smoking that’s a naughty smoke.”

Tau’s advice to others considering quitting smoking is:

Now that she has quit he has noticed and said to her, “you not going to the garage anymore?”

“If you have grandchildren it’s best to make the change for them and show them this (smoking) is not the right way and you can have a better life without smoking, a healthier one.

Her health was another main factor in getting serious about quitting smoking, she says. “I had a constant cough and it got to the point where it was making me have a weak bladder. Since I stopped smoking I haven’t had that problem, I‘ve 33

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Image update An update has been received from Elaine Dell with regards to the image we posted in December 2015. The picture was of Elaine’s parent’s wedding and Elaine has named the first gentleman standing on the left as George Manning Moke Couch.

In March this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka requesting that information or names be provided about its location and people in the photograph. We would like to thank and acknowledge Aroha Reriti-Crofts for her input and assistance in providing the following:

We appreciate the continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our requests for names and information pertaining to photos we publish for Whakaahua Tīpuna Whānau.

The woman on the outside of the window is Whawhe Barrett. Meretiana Kingi is the woman on the inside.

The following are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least one of these: 1. Whakapapa – kinship 2. Tikanga – protocols and customs 3. Te reo – language 4. Mahi toi – creative expression 5. Whenua – landscape, place and locality 6. Mahinga kai – food gathering practices 7. Ngā uara – values and beliefs 8. Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation 9. Mana tangata – self-determination, self-confidence, self-purpose and self-transcendence.

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae would like to run? Applications are now open for the next funding round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund. Applications for this funding round close Friday 23 September. Any applications received after this date will not be accepted. The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānui, hapū, Papatipu Rūnanga and organisations, and aims to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

Projects must show how they aim to increase cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui. They must also clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to building cultural knowledge and participation.

All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives: • Have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu cultural leadership across all pillars • Ensure intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars • Have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc.) • All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture • Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural expression.

If you are a registered Ngāi Tahu member and are interested in applying, get in touch with us today. Visit: www.ngaitahufund.com, email your inquiries to: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248). Note: the Ngāi Tahu Funding Committee will meet in mid-November to make decisions on all applications. Projects should begin after application decisions are delivered.

time the child’s emotional and behavioural problems are obvious to most others, there has already been unnecessary cost to that child’s potential for cooperative, trusting relationships. The child is primed to be reactive instead of responsive. Here’s an example.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was delighted to recently host Hon Te Ururoa Flavell, the Minister for Whānau Ora, to launch the video promoting the 1000 Days Trust.

Last week, mum and baby arrive, baby is rigid and unsettled, and mum states baby is always like this. On Wednesday, baby is playful, mum is relaxed and the conversations are flowing between mum and baby, mum and navigator.

1000 Days Trust is an Invercargill based initiative supported by Te Pūtahitanga to invest in the role of mothers, fathers and whānau to help babies thrive. Based in Murihiku, the vision of 1000 Days Trust is for every parent in Southland to cherish the parent-child relationship that buffers a child from adversity and builds resilience.

By Friday, baby only has eyes for mum, baby is content, mum is engaged with baby smiling, talking non-stop, looking forward to “taking her ‘new’ baby home”. The supervisor said “you can see the love between the mum and baby when they gaze at each other; the first moment I witnessed that, it was truly magical; this house and whatever our staff do with whānau, it is just magic”.

The 1000 Days Trust has established a specialised service available to at-risk Southland babies and families during the first 1000 days of a child’s life. The 1000 Days model consists of a residential service, and a comprehensive follow on programme for whānau.

To find out more visit their website at: www.1000days.org.nz

The intended outcome of the 1000 Days model is to empower mothers and/or fathers to establish healthy and positive relationships with their children, with the tools to nurture them to reach their full potential. The initiative has the potential to change the trajectory for 1000s of Southland babies and their families. The Trust aims to support whānau and coordinate their care through an integrated multi-disciplinary approach in the residential setting. The 1000 Days Trust proposes that early intervention is key, and the model must include prevention, and not solely repair once harm has been identified. By the

Key workers in the 1000 Days Trust initiative, Aimee Kaio and Mata Cherrington.

Whakawhanaungatanga hīkoi

Tēnā rawa atu koutou who came to visit us in Whakatū. This was a great event where we were honored to be accompanied by Whakapapa Director, Dr Terry Ryan. Uncle Terry’s attendance complimented our whānau enrolment experience for both Whai Rawa and new tribal registrations. The newly registered members were lucky enough to hear stories about their whakapapa and genealogy from Uncle Terry. As a result of the hui, we have 18 new whānau in our iwi and over 40 new members in Whai Rawa. We would also like to say a big thank you to Holly WeirTikao, Solomon Rahui and NMIT for hosting us and making our team feel so welcome. Photo from the Whai Rawa roadshow hui in Nelson, (L-R) Ariana Tikao, Holly-Weir-Tikao, Uncle Terry and Solomon Rahui.

10th year anniversary documentaries

As you may be aware Whai Rawa, Aoraki Bound and Ngāi Tahu Fund will be celebrating 10th birthdays this year. To celebrate our success, we are putting together a mini-series of videos that showcase the exceptional work Whai Rawa has achieved for whānau. These videos will highlight how Whai Rawa has helped whānau to undertake tertiary education, purchase their first home and prepare for their retirement. Keep an eye on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Whai Rawa website and Facebook pages for more information.

Camera crew filming the a clip for the upcoming documentary mini-series.

Whai Rawa electronic statements - password protected

In June all members will receive electronic or paper statements again. If you or your tamariki have an email address associated with your Whai Rawa account, the electronic statement will be emailed there. Many businesses in New Zealand already use this method for billing or statements and we think it will allow us to provide a better service to members. The statement will be password protected. Instructions will be included in the statement email on how to access your unique password for each statement. Developing new skills on-job has proved a practical and fast way of learning, with immediate benefits for the Agrodome business, staff and customers. Agrodome Business Manager Dominik Strobel says: “We’ve seen the team enhance their retail skills and gain confidence which leads to professional behaviour and pride in what they do. With everyone working together on the same learning material, our people gained consistent levels of knowledge, and this elevates our standard of service for customers.”

The best tourism retail service baaaaaaa none

Ask any tourist (or local for that matter) what they think of when someone mentions New Zealand – Spectacular scenery? Lord of the Rings? Bungy jumping? Sooner rather than later, someone will say, “sheep.”

Of course, a real success test is what customers say. And sheep aside, it is Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s people who make the big impression.

Sheep helped build New Zealand’s economy. They helped define our national identity through farming. And they even gave us a rich vein of humour; who can resist a sheep joke?

“Our success is driven by our people, and visitors often mention members of the team by name in TripAdvisor reviews,” says Dominik. “We get the sense that our visitors are treated very well and they are enjoying a great experience. Ultimately, it’s about continuing to build and maintain that consistent high level of customer care across the business which is absolutely critical for on-going success.”

Ngāi Tahu Tourism took over the Agrodome several years ago, and it has been thriving ever since. For a place that’s all about sheep, the Agrodome business certainly doesn’t follow the mob. In fact, for Ngāi Tahu Tourism, delivering such an enduring iconic attraction for customers requires a constant focus on quality; from the facility itself, to the noble stars of the show, and to every other touch point.

A special award ceremony was held at Agrodome for the team of eight where they all received their Service IQ Certificates.

A desire to provide top notch customer service in the retail shop inspired Ngāi Tahu Tourism to upskill a number of staff using ServiceIQ’s on-job training programmes.

We are now looking at including this training across our other tourism businesses.

It’s a diverse team; ranging from school leavers to experienced staff, and from a wide range of backgrounds including New Zealanders, Singaporeans and Chinese. For some, English is a second language, and for others, participating in tertiary education is a new experience. Training started in 2015. And now eight of the team, who help customers from all over the world to buy beautiful woollen yarn, among other specialty products, have successfully gained the nationally recognised qualification, New Zealand Certificate in Retail (Level 2).

Members of the Agrodome team at their special award ceremony.

I te Rātū i tū te patapatai. He pō hātekēhi, ahakoa he patapatai noa i kite mātou i te taha whakataetae i waekanui i kā rōpū. Kai taumata kē te mahi ‘pahū’ me te mahi ‘tāhae’. Te kino hoki o te mahi patipati kaiwhakawā. Tēnā koe Charisma i tō mahi whakarite patapatai. I te Rāapa i tū te tautohetohe. Ko te kaupapa o te tautohetohe ‘Me whakapono ki kā atua Māori anake.’ I te tīma whakaae, ko Maioha Allen rātou ko Keanu Ager ko Kelly Ann Tahitahi. I te tīma whakakao, ko Reimana Tutengaehe rātou ko Karuna Thurlow ko Corban Te Aika. I tae mai a Te Ururoa Flavell i tēnei rā hoki, ā, i noho ia hai kaiwhakawā mō te tautohetohe. I wikitōria te tima whakakao, heoi, ko te reo te toki o te rā. He mihi nunui ki a koutou i takapau tō koutou mana kai raro.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

E te raukura, e te rau o tītapu ka rere atu te reo matakuikui me kā mihi whakamānawa ki a koutou kā poureo. Kua ea, kua ea, kua tau te waka Kura Reo ki uta mō te tau nei, nāu ngā tai hūkerikeri i ārahi, nāu kā kaihoe i taki tātaki. E kore rawa e ārikarika kā mihi, mei kore ake i a koutou. Ko te amoraki ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri; ki a koutou ko tō ohu Stan Tawa. Ko koutou tērā e whakapeto koi ana kia whakaihia te tini me te mano. Nō reira he mihi tēnei ki a koutou mai i te takere o te manawa.

He mihi hoki tēnei ki a Matua Terry Ryan i tae-ā-tinana ki te tautoko i tēnei o kā kaupapa. Ka pū te rūhā, ka hao te rakatahi. Nāia te whakamiha ki te huka rakatahi. Nā koutou anō te kaupapa i whakamana, nā tō koutou haere i mua i te aroaro o Atutahi. Tēnā koutou.

Nā Tāne te tāhū o kā mahi, nā Hinerauāmoa te rehe a katau me mauī – Collaboration brings results. Nō mātou te whiwhi, i tēnei tau i whakaae Te Whare Taoka o Otago ki tā mātou tono ki tō rātou wharerau whetū (arā te Star dome). I a tā Rangi Mātāmua rōpū e ako ana i kuhu rātou ki rō wharerau whetū kia ako ai. Mīharo katoa te ako me te mātakitaki i kā tini whetū. Nō te kou o Rehua he wai nō ruawhetū.

Mei kore ake te rōpū Kā Manu Pīkari hai manu hou koutou, he pī ka rere. Hoki mai ki Te Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu kia rere te reo, kia tika te reo, kia Māori te reo.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu – photo courtesy of Stacey Gullen-Reynolds.

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

For those whānau or individuals who are interested in attending Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi, check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or contact Darren Solomon: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Ka tū tēnei wānaka reo hai te 10-12 o Māruaroa (Hune) ki te marae o Tuahiwi. Tēnā tuhia he īmera ki a Darren Solomon mēnā e hiahia ana koe, koutou rānei ki te haere mai. Kia Kūrapa is a safe, supportive learning environment for beginner to intermediate te reo Māori learners.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2016

Māori Language Week 2016 is going to be positive, relevant, energetic, fun and exciting. It will show New Zealand that there is a place for the Māori language in our stadiums, on our sports fields, in the news and the ever growing realm of social media. It will also show the country that te reo Māori is a language for all New Zealanders. The campaign will run from July 4 – 10.

Ka hihiri, ka wawana, ka ngahau hoki te wiki o te reo Māori 2016! Ka kite mai te motu o Aotearoa i te reo Māori kei ngā whare hākinakina, kei ngā papa tākaro, kei ngā pūrongo, kei te ipurangi hoki. Otirā ka rongo te motu ko te reo Māori tēnei mō ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa. Hei te 4-10 o Hōngongoi tēnei hōtaka. Ko te kaupapa i tēnei tau ko te reo tautoko – behind you all the way ko te tautoko i te tangata mā te reo Māori, hei whakahihiko, hei hikihiki i ngā tāngata katoa – mā te reo Māori.

The theme for this year is te reo tautoko – behind you all the way which is about using te reo Māori to support people, to inspire and to cheer on.

Puna Pūtea o KMK - KMK funding

KMK funding is available for all registered Ngāi Tahu individuals, whānau and cluster groups who are wanting to develop their Māori language. The next funding round closes on 30 June. For application forms or more information, check out our website www.kmk.maori.nz

Contestable funds.

If you have any questions or require further information about the Kā Manukura o Te Reo, Whānau Reo or Kāika Reo funds – please contact:

For further information about the Papakāika Reo Fund – please contact: Victoria Campbell (Project Advisor) Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu PO Box 799, Dunedin Phone 0800 KAITAHU Email: victoria.campbell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Darren Solomon (Project Advisor) Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu 15 Show Place, Christchurch Phone 0800 KAITAHU Email: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Reo o Te Wā (language of the season) Marama: Kaupeka:

Kīwaha

Mātahi ā te tau (May) Māruaroa (June) Toru (July) Kahuru (Autumn) Makariri (Winter)

Kia eke ki tōna Mātangiareia Kua hīnātore koe? Tēnā te mana o Rehua!

Do it to the best of your ability Has the penny dropped? The man!

KMK events calendar Initiative

When

Who/Te reo level

Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi

10-12 o Māruaroa/June

Beginner/intermediate

Te Wiki o te reo

04 -10 o Toru/July

Tātou katoa

KMK Information

For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 5248242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitahureo 38

Pānui Weightlifting champion

represent New Zealand at the 2016 IWF Junior World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia from 23 June to 2 July.

Talima Kalauta-Crofts (moko of Tukotahi Crofts, son of Tracey Crofts) has been selected for the New Zealand Weightlifting team that will be attending the 2016 Oceania Weightlifting Championships in Suva, Fiji in May.

These are huge achievements and whānau are incredibly proud. We wish Talima all the very best for the upcoming championships – watch this space.

Talima currently has many achievements under his belt: • 2014 – South Island Secondary Schools Olympic Weightlifting Champion • 2015 – New Zealand Junior National Olympics Weightlifting Champion • 2015 – Gold medallist (Junior) at The Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea (New Zealand Olympic Weightlifting) • 2016 – Candidate for the New Zealand High Performance Squad to Weightlifting, targeting the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Earlier this year it was announced that Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand had selected Talima to Talima Kalauta-Crofts.

Since the meeting, Irian Scott and Marlene McDonald have expressed an interest in also being appointed as trustees. Agreement from the owners is sought to include both Irian and Marlene.

Pānui to owners of Maranuku B

3. The standard terms of the Ahu Whenua Trust will be adopted with the following variations:

(Māori freehold land) (also known as Te Karoro B – Glenomaru Blk IV Pt Sec’s 47 & 49)

a. The trustees are required to call beneficiary meetings at least once every five years b. The trustees will be required to call a special meeting when requested by 10% of the beneficial owners c. The quorum for a beneficiaries meeting is 2% of beneficial owners d. There will be a minimum of five trustees and a maximum of 10 trustees e. Trustees will be appointed for a term of five years with the right for re-election f. Trustees can agree to occupation orders but granting licences of occupation has been removed g. Trustees honorarium has been removed h. Trustees are to apply for review of the trust by 2026.

Further to the previous pānui in the March issue, we advise that a meeting of owners for the above land was held at Kaka Point on 16 April. Approximately 30 attended but not all of those present were owners. It was acknowledged that some had not received adequate notice of the meeting so the following decisions made at the meeting are only preliminary. The preliminary decisions are as follows: 1. That an Ahu Whenua Trust be established over Maranuku B. 2. The following were nominated and accepted their appointment as trustees: • • • • • • • •

Donna Christine Mataheare-Atariki Peggy Lavinia Whio Peak Odele Stehlin Maureen Ruth Wylie Thomas Scott David John Dowall Peter Armour Williamson Winnie Mataheare

4. Those present agreed to the variations Rona Williamson is seeking to her occupation order, these being an increase in size to 8000m2 and secondly that the occupation order can be transferred to a whānau trust and will last for the lifetime of the whānau trust. It was noted that prior to the meeting there had been three objections to the variations sought. (pānui continues on pg 39.)

Owners have until Friday 29 July 2016 to contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre with any questions, or to give their consent or objection to the decisions made. Contact details for the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre are as follows: email haines@ngaitahulaw. org.nz. Ph. 0800 626 745 or write to Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre, PO Box 633, Dunedin 9054.

Prior to the meeting, the Maori Land Court confirmed that the original trust over Maranuku B had been terminated. There was strong feeling that this Trust still existed. Following this feedback, Counsel made further enquiries with the Māori Land Court who subsequently changed their position and on 9 May 2016, stated that an Ahu Whenua Trust still exists over Maranuku B. The Maori Land Court have suggested that the original trust requires updating so the suggestion has been made to include the above as amendments to the original trust.

Given the complex nature of these matters, if required another meeting will be set down following receipt of feedback.

Pānui to owners of Waikouaiti Blk XII Sec 80

An owners meeting for the above section of Māori freehold land has been set down as follows:

Date: Saturday, 18 June 2016 Venue: Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre Board Room, Level 1, 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin Time: 1:30pm The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the following:

Further information about the proposed partition will be available at the meeting. Owners’ are encouraged to attend the meeting to discuss and provide their feedback on this proposal. Most of the owners in this section descend from Teoti Kerei and Maggie Taiaroa. If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre for a proxy form; Phone: 0800 626 745 Email: haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz Or write to Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre, PO Box 633, Dunedin 9054.

Partition – Huia Collings shareholding Huia Collings, one of the owners in the above section wishes to partition out her shareholding from the said section. Huia’s shareholding equates to approximately 2500m2.

Ōtākou Blk B Sec 17

Land Shares for sale at Ōtākou Blk B Sec 17 sub-sections 1-17 only. If you are a member of the Mere Piro Harwood/Taituha whānau and are interested in purchasing shares in this whenua please contact Desiree Williams at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800626745 or email: desiree@ngaitahulaw.org.nz

External Committee Representation – Calling for nominations Environment Canterbury Councillors Purpose of the Board:

Ideal Person Specification:

Environment Canterbury is one of 11 regional councils in New Zealand. It is the second largest regional council with a population of 539,436, which is 12.7% of New Zealand’s total population. 41,910 Māori live in the region, this represents 7% of the total Māori population in New Zealand. With a land area of 45,239 km2 Canterbury is New Zealand’s largest region.

Under section 11 of the Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Bill, the legislation requires that Ministers must appoint members who will complement the knowledge and expertise of the elected members so that collectively, the members of the transitional governing body will have knowledge of, and expertise in relation to, the following matters: • • • •

As a regional council, ECan’s main functions include: • Managing the effects of using freshwater, land, air and coastal waters • Developing regional policy statements and the issuing of consents • Managing rivers, mitigating soil erosion and flood control • Regional emergency management and civil defence preparedness • Regional land transport planning and contracting passenger services • Harbour navigation and safety, oil spills and other marine pollution

the management of fresh water local authority governance and management tikanga māori, as it applies in the Canterbury region the Canterbury region and its people.

In addition, it would be advantageous if the candidate can demonstrate: Previous governance experience at a senior level. Experience in the local government sector would be an advantage • Demonstrated ability to be able to deal with complex issues 40

• Previous involvement in water management and resource management issues is preferred • Strong connections with the Ngāi Tahu community within the rohe of Canterbury • Membership and involvement in community based organisations • A record of training relevant to the position. This could include certification under the Resource Management Act Making Good Decisions Training Programme and courses with the Institute of Directors.

at their August 2016 meeting and will select two (2) representatives based on relevant skills presented, therefore, candidates must ensure that they provide detailed information of his/ her governance experience and skills for selection to the group. If you would like any further details or information on any of the above positions, please contact Chloe Rapson on: 03 974 0005 or by email chloe.rapson@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Note: all nomination forms are to be received by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch, Attention Chloe Rapson no later than 5pm, 29 July 2016.

Selection Process The Te Apārangi Committee will assess all applications

Land meeting notice

General Business and all other matters that time permits. After a short break this meeting will be followed by a AGM for:

To all owners and shareholders for the following blocks Kaiapoi MR873 -Blk XI -Section 153 (Bush Parcel) Date: Sunday 19 June 2016 Time: 11am to 12 noon Venue: Kaiapoi Rugby Clubrooms, Smith Street, Kaiapoi.

Ahu Whenua Trust –Kaiapoi MR873 section 140 (Te Wheke) Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Agenda 1. Sole purpose of this meeting is for the formation of an Ahu Whenua Trust to be called Ahu Whenua Trust Section 153 (Bush Parcel).

Agenda The appointment of new Trustees to continue in the role of the present Trustees with the management and administration duties of this block of land 1. Financial report 2. Disbursement of monies held on account to appropriate owners/shareholders 3. General business and all other matters that time permits

Filing date with the Land Court, 24 June for a hearing date 19 August 2016. It is envisaged that the new Trustees will continue in a similar role to that of the current working party of owners with the management and administration of this block of land. 2. Financial Report. 3. Disbursement of monies held on account to the appropriate Owners/Shareholders.

For more information or apologies please contact: Chris MacDonald Home: 03 327 7447 Mobile: 021 1064 386 Email: peg.it@xtra.co.nz

Award for sustainability

the Mauri Model to best suit social justice challenges in resource management contexts.

Dr Kēpa Morgan (BE, MBA, PhD, CPEng, FIPENZ) has a bicultural background rooted in his cultural identity and whakapapa to Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, and Ngāi Tahu. During his engineering career Kēpa has strengthened his understanding of his cultural roots while also striving for excellence both professionally and academically. As an indirect result of this combination of identity, interests and expertise, Kēpa often finds himself at the juncture between Indigenous aspirations and the engineering profession. Kēpa’s research explores the interface between Māori and engineering, with research interests that can be understood broadly as indigenous engineering and technologies. His focus is on the enhanced outcomes that are possible when the contributions of multiple knowledge systems produce designs and solutions that are unlikely to originate from any knowledge system in isolation. Specifically he has developed alternative construction systems and materials (uku fibre reinforced earth composite) and a decision-making framework known as the Mauri Model. Kēpa is now interested in the insights that can be gained through adaptation of

Kēpa created the Mauri Model Decision-Making Framework in 2005 and his work creating and applying the Mauri Model has been recognised by the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ with a Supreme Technical Award for Engineering, The Furkert Award for Sustainability.

Dr Kēpa Morgan.

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This photograph is in the Hocken Collections at the Hocken Library in Dunedin. The information supplied with the image is Party at Ruapuke on Topi’s verandah,1896. Dr Hocken album 045, p.57. Hocken Photographs Collection, P1910-008-057a. If you are able to provide names or further information regarding this photograph please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).