Te Pānui Rūnaka May 2019

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MATAHI-A-TE TAU | MAY 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Jessica Tauapai, nō Ngāi Tahu.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Whakapapa Wānanga at Taumutu – p. 10

• Poroporoaki for Sharon Malofie, Awarua Marae – p. 26 & 27

• Aoraki Bound March 2019, nā Karla Gamble – p. 13

• Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana AGM – p. 27

• ANZAC Day at Ōtākou – p. 20-23

• Earth & Sky Business Manager Appointed - Shayne Te Aika – p. 31

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Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Korokī ana taku kōparapara i te ata hāpara, ka ao ake a Mātahi a Te Tau, ka huri he tau. Nau mai ngā nui, ngā rahi o te tau hou ki runga ki a tātou. Nau mai ngā wawata, ngā ōhia, ngā awhero mō ākengokengo, mō āpōpō, mō ngā wiki, mō ngā marama kei mua i a tātou. Manawa maie Mātahi a Te Tau! Kōrihi ana taku korimako i te ata hou, he tīwē ki te hunga ka riro rau piopio atu nei. E, ko te maimai aroha ki te tokotoru ka ngaro i te awatea.

Taini, koutou ko Hori, ko Tumanako. Ko koutou tēnā hei whakamaunga atu mā te hinengaro, mā te ngākau, mā te kanohi o te iwi, ko mātou ki tō koutou ātārangi. Haere atu rā koutou katoa i roto i te huatau nui me te māī takere kore.

Wheko ana rearea i te haeata, inā he rā hou. Ngā mihi ki te whānau whānui.

Tēnā koutou e pānui mai nei i tēnei whakaputanga o Te Pānui Rūnaka, hei aha, hei rūnā i i te iwi ki te kūititanga o te whakaaro. Tēnā, huakina te pātaka iringa kōrero a Tahu Pōtiki. Tīhei mauri ora!

This month we launched the first of our Road Shows in Tauranga. It has been wonderful to see such a positive response from iwi members living outside the takiwā, who showed up in droves to engage with the various kaupapa and presentations. To those of you who were in attendance, I hope you enjoyed the chance to connect with your iwi and whanau, and hopefully were able to learn more about some of the great services and support on offer to Ngāi Tahu whānui.

This inaugural event for 2019 will be followed by many more throughout the year, both here in Aotearoa and with our whānau living in Ahitereiria. Please be sure to check the advertisement opposite, or the Ngāi Tahu website if you would like to come along – we would love to see you there.

It is just two months on from one of the worst days in our nation’s modern history, and I know many of us are still grappling with the devastating events of 15 March.

The sense of loss and hopelessness has continued to be met head on by gestures of kindness and charity, from people from all walks of life.

It was heartening to receive a visit from His Royal Highness, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. As part of his tour of Aotearoa last month, His Royal Highness spent two days in Ōtautahi, a tremendous gesture of solidarity.

Prince William arrived in the city on ANZAC Day accompanied by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern. The party was welcomed at the airport by an iwi delegation led by whānau from Ngāi Tūāhuriri, including Dr Te Maire Tau, Gabrielle Huria and Arapata Reuben, as well as our CEO Arihia Bennett.

Prince William visited the Al Noor and Linwood Avenue mosques and met those directly affected by the tragedy. He also laid a wreath at Oi Manawa Canterbury Earthquake Memorial, where he was accompanied by Arihia and Gabrielle. I took great pride in seeing the aroha and manaaki that our iwi continue to display in these trying times. I feel that Prince William said it best in the closing words of his speech, “I stand with you in firm belief that the forces of love will always prevail over the forces of hate.”

In the wake of the terrorist attacks, the office has been reviewing its security protocols to ensure that our kaimahi are safe. As a result, the doors at the main entrance are now swipe-access only, and manuhiri are required to pre-register before arriving at the building. There is a pānui on page 39 with more information, but I would like to emphasise that while the safety of staff remains paramount, we continue to value having manuhiri come to Te Whare and I hope this won’t deter whānau from stopping by when they are in the rohe.

At the start of May I was honoured to be asked to speak on behalf of our iwi at the Mayday 2019 event hosted by the Blackball Workingmen’s Club. My presentation formed part of a climate change forum which also featured Minister for Climate Change, Hon James Shaw and the Cuban Ambassador Mario Alzugaray, and was chaired by Hon Damien O’Connor, MP for West Coast-Tasman.

Climate Change is a crucially important kaupapa that requires firm and decisive action. This presentation was particularly significant for me given that it took place in my own takiwā. The effects of climate change are already being felt in Te Tai Poutini, with extensive flooding in the rohe in the past couple of years alone. The washout of the Waiho Bridge was another recent reminder of nature’s fury, that further brought the challenges of climate change into sharp focus.

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The kōrero generated some robust and lively debate among those in attendance.

It can certainly be a divisive topic, but I appreciated the opportunity to engage with people on the different sides of the issue. I hope that through this discussion we were able to dispel some of the myths around climate change and encourage more participation in this critical conversation.

April and May have been a time of great sadness also with the passing of whanau and rangatira including Taini Wright, Hori George Turia, and Tumanako Wereta.

Taini Wright (née Parata) was a pioneer in education. She served her community and her Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu whānau, throughout her life. Alongside her husband Bill, Taini was engaged with the Waitangi Tribunal hearings throughout the takiwā. Taini had an exceptional understanding of whakapapa and could talk through lines of descent within Kāi Tahu and Kāti Māmoe, and within her Wairarapa connections.

Hori George Turia died recently following a long illness. He was known as a quiet, humble man and has been described as ‘the rock behind Māori Party founder Dame Tariana Turia’. He did a lot of mahi behind the scenes both within the party and in his own community. He was involved in key kaupapa including the Māori Access and Mana schemes to revive the marae, and the early work around the establishment of Māori health and social services providers.

Chair of the Tuaropaki Trust, Tumanako Wereta passed away peacefully in Wellington with his wife Whetu, daughter Puawai, and whānau by his side.

Tumanako served on the Trust for nearly 40 years, and was Chairperson for 17 years, a remarkable sign of his commitment to Tuaropaki. There will be a lot of whānau who are reeling from the loss of these remarkable people. I know you will join me in keeping them in your hearts.

As we head into the cooler months and driving conditions become more precarious, I hope you all keep safe on the roads and that you are all able to avoid the worst effects of the wet and wintry weather.

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

This headline simply translates to reference ‘the cover artist’. This is our opportunity to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

E iti noa ana nā te aroha depicts the love from a mother to her child as she cradles him forever in her arms, with the kiss on the forehead representing the significance these simple moments hold in her heart. Jessica was inspired to create this piece after she lost her own child during pregnancy, and wanted to remind herself and others of the importance of appreciating those dear to you, treasuring them while they’re alive and celebrating life.

Jessica Langford Tauapai is an artist of Kāi Tahu descent, currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.

You can see more of Jessica’s work on her Facebook page Manaia Kiwiana and Pacifica Home Décor.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Moko kauae Ngā mihi ki te whānau whānui o Ngāi Tahu. Tokowhā ngā wāhine mareikura kua tā mokoa e Christine Harvey.

Ko ahau, ko Moana Gemmell mātou ko Karen Starkey, Ko Irene Lenihan, Ko Ngaio Te Ua. I tā mokoa tōku kauae i tōku ake papakāinga, i Mangamauni i te poho o tōku whare.

At a later date three of the Mareikura women – Karen, Ngaio and I – were invited to attend a presentation at Kaiapoi whare ‘Te Kohiko’ receiving a native plant in a kete. We then travelled to listen to a kōrero by Dr Rangi Matamua ko te Rangahau o ‘Te Matariki’.

He gave an educated kōrero on the history of the Pleiades and stars. His grandfather’s book in te reo Māori together with Elsdon Best is amazing! It is being translated into English for educational resources.

Te harikoa o te ngākau, ā, i pupū ake ngā kare-ā-roto i te haka a Henry. Tēnā, i haere atu mātou ki Takahanga tautoko ai i te tokotoru rā.

Kua patapataitia mātou katoa e te hunga nō te hotaka ‘Greenstone’, ā, i watua te kōpae ‘Te Ata Kura’ ki a rātou hai rauemi waiata.

Nā Moana Gemmell.

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• Learning the history of our wharenui • A trip to Hanmer.

Kaikōura Rūnanga recently had a group of whānau run a hui for rangatahi at Takahanga Marae. The purpose of this hui was to engage rangatahi in a marae and Māori environment. We did a range of activities that incorporated the core Māori values of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga. Some of the activities included:

All feedback and engagement received on this kaupapa was very positive and everyone involved enjoyed their experience. We hope this will begin to build a foundation of identity and pride within these rangatahi as Māori, Ngāti Kurī and Ngāi Tahu.

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Learning and performing haka Cooking and cleaning together Learning how to play ‘The Game’ Practicing marae tikanga Supporting three of our rangatahi by attending their 1st XV rugby game • Pā site visits and stories

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Ngāi Tahu Fund for supporting this kaupapa. There is another hui planned for the July school holidays. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Aaron Endacott on 021 678 817 or Takahanga Marae (03) 319 6523.

Learning the haka.

Learning the haka.

Kotahitanga.

Playing 'The Game'.

Finished in Hanmer.

Hīkoi.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

A big rā whānau to everyone having a birthday this month. Aroha mai if I have missed anyone, but birthday wishes to you all.

Shannon Robinson, Tahana Tauwhare, Moria Tainui, Emma Tainui, Karen Coakley, Papakura Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Hector Tainui, Henare Mason, Eniitan Ewebiyi-Meihana, Tainui Coakley, Tahu Coulston, Te Rua Mason, Jayne Dottie Morrison,

Adiriana Weepu, James Tuhuru Gibbs, Vicki Ratana, Donald Mason, Ari Royal-Tamainu, Kourtney Lang, Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Hector Tainui Jr., Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Liam Gutsell-Coakley, Harley Panapa.

Māwhera Kāhui Ako

Māwhera Kāhui Ako is about building better relationships with kura for the benefit of our tamariki and rangatahi.

Earlier in the year we hosted a group of board members, principals and teachers from Māwhera schools (pictured below), who came to expand their knowledge of Ngāti Waewae, and Poutini Ngāi Tahu and to learn more about our Rautaki Mātauranga o Ngāti Waewae.

This is the second wānanga on this kaupapa and we are very pleased with the continued commitment from the schools. It was also an opportunity to welcome new teachers to Te Tai Poutini.

Rūnanga Business

Rūnanga hui take place on the second Sunday of every second month, 11.00am-3.00pm. Upcoming hui are scheduled for: June, August and December and rūnanga wānanga: May, July, September and November. Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) will take place in October – date to be confirmed. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: (03) 755 6451 or email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please email any news and photos to: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Photos must include captions with names of any people featured.

If you want to know more about upcoming events held on Arahura Marae please contact Miriama on (03) 755 6451.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated Notice of Postal Ballot and Nominations Appointment Committee Nominations Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Inc is calling for nominations for the appointments committee. These nominations are required on the relevant nomination form.

Postal Vote Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae is due to conduct a postal vote to elect the appointment committee who will be responsible for appointing the Rūnanga Representative and their Alternate, to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members are invited to both ensure that they are properly registered as well as ensuring we have a valid current postal address.

Nomination forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Nominations will be required to be received by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office by 5.00pm, 17 June.

All potential members not already registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, who are 18 year and over and would like to participate in the voting process for the Appointments Committee are invited to apply to register by returning the rūnanga registration form to the rūnanga office before 5.00pm on 17 June. All potential members are encouraged to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.

Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Inc is calling for nominations for the Te Rūnanga Representative and Alternate Representative. These nominations are required on the relevant nomination form.

Registration forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office, email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Nomination forms can be requested from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office, email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Nominations will be required to be received by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae office by 5.00pm, 17 June.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te miroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Although the weather gods have been smiling on and off over the last month, here on Poutini the smell of fires burning has begun to fill the night air. Daylight saving is over, meaning shorter daylight hours – please stay warm and dry whānau.

ANZAC Day 2019

A shared lunch was held after our service where young and old got to enjoy a fabulous spread – as always, there was plenty of kai to feed everyone with delicious homemade baking, pies, scones and of course biscuits.

We had an overcast early morning start but the tohu of dolphins playing in the waves in front of the marae made everything at ease. The morning mahi was relaxing as most kai was prepped the night before, so whānau got to chill and chat over breakfast.

Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio would like to thank whānau, friends, NZ Defence Force and the community for coming along to spend such a wonderful day with us.

The community and whānau came to celebrate and remember those who bravely fought in the war, some never to return home.

Whānau and community taking part in ANZAC Day commemorations.

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Waiau (Waiho) Bridge Re-opening South Westland’s State Highway 6 has been reconnected with the re-opening of the Waiau (Waiho) River Bailey bridge on Saturday, 13 April.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio representative Caleb Robinson led a blessing before foot and vehicle traffic were allowed their turn to cross over the bridge. Well done to all those involved!

The rebuilt Waiau Bridge.

TE RŪNANGA O MAKAAWHIO INCORPORATED

Appointment Committee Nominations Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Incorporated will also be calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee at the rūnanga general meeting on Saturday, 20 July.

Notice of Intention to hold a Postal Ballot Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Incorporated wishes to inform current and potential members of the rūnanga of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Incorporated 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.

If you would like to be a member of the Appointment Committee, you will need to attend this meeting and submit your nomination by 1.00pm on Saturday, 20 July. You can contact the rūnanga office by phone: 03 755 7885, or email: Makaawhio.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for information regarding the criteria for nominations.

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 1.00pm on Saturday, 20 July will receive voting papers for this postal ballot, therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio.

Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio are correct.

Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio PH: (03) 755 7885 56 Brittan Street Hokitika 7810

Maramataka

Hui-ā-tau (AGM) 2019 Mark your calendars now – Saturday, 12 October.

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office.

Hui Rūnanganui – Executive Meeting Our next hui will be held at Hokitika, on Saturday, 8 June commencing at 9.00am. Members are welcome to attend but please let the office know for catering purposes.

Annual Kids Christmas Pool Party – Sunday, 15 December.

Keeping in touch and up-to-date

Rūnaka Website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website. Members can access a members’ only section which allows registered members to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau but if you have not received one yet please contact the office.

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Membership database We are still working to find the more than 200 members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau.

E-pānui Rūnaka Our e-pānui is a regular fortnightly newsletter sent out to let members know what we have been up to and what is coming up. These are sent by e-mail but can also be accessed via a link in the members section of our website. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office and let us know your e-mail address so that we can add you to our whānau email group.

Members can also help by contacting the office to check if we have the correct address, phone numbers and email for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna and also if they are registered.

Let us know what you think and make sure you pass on any news and titbits you wish to share. This is a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Phone 03 755 7885 or email heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga A Celebration of our taua

Free Legal Clinics at Tuahiwi Marae

The word is out that Patricia Anglem and Joan Burgman have taken off to play professional poker and party, party, party!

Te Rōpu Ture Māori hold free legal clinics at Tuahiwi Marae every second Tuesday between 10.00am and 3.00pm. The next clinic will by Tuesday, 28 May – please stop by if you need legal help in the following areas: • Māori Land and RMA • Employment • Property/neighbours • Welfare/ACC • Immigration • Family – Care of Children, Oranga Tamariki • Youth • Tenancy • Legal Entities

Join us to celebrate and express our gratitude to these two taua for over 100 combined years of hard work and laughter.

Help us to thank you to Patricia and Joan for keeping us all well fed and on the right path. We will miss you both dearly!

When: Saturday, 1 June at 11.00am Where: Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road For catering purposes please RSVP to tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz as soon as possible.

Tuahiwi Kaumātua Hui

These hui take place monthly, on the Wednesday before our rūnanga hui. The next gathering will be Wednesday, 29 May. Please join us at Tuahiwi Marae at 11.00am.

The Tuahiwi Project - Ka mana te whanau

Next Steps Forward With the approval from the Runanga to move on to Phase Two – Design, we have engaged with The Tuia Group to help with Phase Two implementation. We are aiming to build and frame a tangible organisational model that is fit for purpose by the new financial year. The Governance Group would like to invite nga uri o Tuahuriri to wananga. The Wananga will include an update on the progress made-to-date and a presentation on the draft model. See details below:

Hinehaka Pitama Whānau Trust

E mihi ana ngā uri o Wereta Tainui Pitama and Ani Pi Te Hauraraka Manakore Maaka. The trustees are calling a meeting of the Hinehaka Pitama Whānau Trust at 10.00am on Sunday, 2 June at Tuahiwi Marae to discuss our future.

For further information please contact Sally Pitama: sally. pitama@xtra.co.nz

What: Phase Two Wananga When: 10am-12pm on the 8th of June 2019 Where: Tuahiwi Marae Note: Please bring a plate for a shared lunch

Update your details

We try to keep our database as accurate as possible, so if your contact details (or those of kaumātua in your whānau) have changed, please update them by emailing tuahiwi.marae@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or calling (03) 313 5543. You can also call 0800 524 8248 and ask to be put through to Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.

Ways you can keep up-to-date with the project: • Like and follow the official Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga Facebook page, We Are Tuahiwi • Attend the monthly Runanga meetings on the first Sunday of the month • And visit our website tuahiwimarae.iwi.nz If you have any question or would like to receive a copy of the Phase One Final Report, please email thetuahiwiproject@gmail.com 9

Wairewa Rūnanga Membership Database

We have a number of incorrect or missing contact details for our members.

Please contact the office by email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: (03) 377 1513 if you are not receiving correspondence from us, as we may need to update your details.

Wairewa Grants

We have had a great response to the grants available for whānau registered with Wairewa Rūnanga! A reminder that we still have the following grants available: • Continuing or higher education • Kaumātua health If you would like an application form or further information about any of the above grants, please email us: wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz The Tate whānau sent us this picture to thank us for the school supplies they were able to purchase with the grant they received.

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

Te Waihora Wānanga

Taumutu Rūnanga were pleased to host wider Christchurch papatipu rūnanga at a wānanga in early April to discuss future leadership of Te Waihora. The wānanga was very positive and participants seemed genuinely pleased to progress a collaborative approach that recognises the whakapapa and kaitiakatanga rights and responsibilities that we all have for Te Waihora. A preferred model of governance and management of Te Waihora was identified and top strategic priorities for restoration and future use were agreed upon.

Whakapapa Wānanga Ko taku kāika, ko Ōrāriki

We are looking forward to learning more about our whakapapa, kōrero, hītori and waiata over the coming months. The next wānanga is planned for 10.00am on Sunday, 26 May – please save the date. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

Taunaha 1. (verb) (-tia) to claim land by naming, annex – by identifying the various land marks with parts of the chief's body or that of his offspring; title to those areas was fixed and acknowledged.

2. (verb) (-tia) to pledge, promise, set aside.

3. (verb) (-tia) to claim.

On 13 April our whānau gathered on the marae to share and learn a little about our whakapapa. We had the privilege of being guided by Uncle Terry Ryan to learn about our 1848 kaumātua and the families that descend from them. Liz Brown and Puamiria also provided some background on our migration south and the concept of taunaha. It was a great time together asking questions, sharing stories and piecing together some of the pieces of the whakapapa puzzle. Throughout the day we learnt that we had descendants of Hana Nutira (née Hipi), Harata Hopa, Hori Kerei Taiaroa, Motoitoi, Paranihia Keke, Tamati Waka, Te Wharerimu, Tini Taiaroa (née Burns) and Tieki Kona in the whare.

L–R Liz Brown, Miru McLean, Meikura Arahanga, Huata Martindale, Roberta Arahanga, Tania Nutira, Ngahuiroimata Nutira–Langdale, Holly Nutira-Catton, Liam Nutira, Les Wanhalla, Daphne O’Connell, Marg Jones, Sissy Wanhalla (behind Terry), Terry Ryan.

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Tamariki Day

On Thursday, 18 April we hosted our April Tamariki Day. The day started with a whakatau and mihimihi.

We then had something to eat before we introduced our special guest Amy from Children’s University. Amy explained Children’s University to our whānau, and with the support of the hauora portfolio subsidising the full cost of the learning passports we had 13 of our tamariki sign to be a part of the pilot year of Children’s University in Aotearoa! We look forward to seeing all the learning hours being completed by our tamariki so that they can graduate in November! For more information head to the Children’s University website: www.cuaustralasia.com

We practiced our waiata and haka before refueling our puku with delicious kai, thanks to Fiona! After lunch we split into groups and rotated around two activities.

Taua Daph taught us how to weave pātiki and putiputi, and Savanah kept our bodies moving and co-ordinated with Māori movement. We want to thank everyone who was there on the day, and those who have contributed to the successful running of Tamariki Day for many years.

We appreciate how special it is to all of our tamariki.

A mention of our tuākana Robbie Togia, Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell, Adia McKay and Shanikqua KeepaChase who all supported their tēina during the day.

Taua Daph Raranga Class.

Raranga Pātiki.

Children’s University Launch.

Group Photo.

Whakatau Tamariki Day.

Tuakana Teina – Rerekiao making putiputi.

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Charitable Trust Opportunity

• Excellent analytical skills in order to understand and compare investment opportunities and return information • Ability to learn and understand rūnanga entities and relationships.

The Taumutu Charitable Trust is responsible for the economic development and pūtea investment for Taumutu Rūnanga. Our assets have grown considerably over the past 20 years and our investments have become more complex.

With the expiry of the term of one trustee, an opportunity has become available for all whānau to nominate one person to this role.

The role is voluntary and this often means that it is difficult for us to fill these positions. We would be very grateful for any whānau member with good investment skills (even entry level) to consider volunteering for our community and can assist with training on trust law and understanding trustee obligations.

A trustee holds property for the benefit of a third party (our members). They are trusted to own our assets and make very good investment decisions to enable our assets to grow. It is a position of utmost trust and we therefore seek people with honest character and integrity, and high level investment skills. More specifically, the skills required for the position are as follows:

Trustees are appointed for a six year term. However, we are about to embark on a review of our governance structures and it may be that the role changes and the term becomes much shorter.

Please contact our Kaihautū Megen McKay to apply, or to request further information. Phone 027 331 5131 or (03) 363 8963 or email: Megen.mckay@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Applications close: Friday, 7 June 2019.

• A good level of understanding of trust law and your obligations as a trustee • A high level of understanding of investments and proven ability in asset management

Celebrating Whānau Success

Myliah (Mylee) Williams We are very proud to celebrate the success of 12-year-old Myliah (Mylee) Williams who is a competitive trampolinist. Trampolining has a five tier badge system and this year, Mylee attained the mid-tier green badge for women’s trampoline and double mini trampoline, despite her young age.

Coached by Dynamic Sport in Ashburton, Mylee attended her first competition this year, placing third in the women’s trampoline and 11th in the women’s double mini trampoline. Held at Rangiora’s Ice Trampoline Club, the competition attracted competitors from throughout the South Island. It was a major event and sets Mylee on her way to achieve her ultimate goal of representing New Zealand at the Olympics.

What a fantastic goal.

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei (Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain).

Upcoming Dates to Note

Please join our Facebook and/or Instagram to stay informed of our upcoming events, and in the meantime take note of the dates listed below: • • • • • •

26 May 9 June 3 July 11 July 14 July 11 August

Cultural Mapping wānanga, Ngāti Moki Marae, start time to be confirmed Rūnanga hui, Ngāti Moki Marae, 10.00am Kaumātua Matariki lunch, RSVP Tamariki Day, starting at 10.00am Rūnanga hui, Ngāti Moki Marae, 10.00am Rūnanga hui, Ngāti Moki Marae, 10.00am

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Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Aoraki Bound March 2019

Nā Karla Gamble Wow, what an amazing journey! I feel so privileged to have taken part in Aoraki Bound in March. This journey was everything I expected culturally, physically and mentally. I feel empowered to educate myself within our iwi by learning te reo Māori and our pūrākau – gifts imprinted by our tīpuna for all of us to carry within ourselves today.

I actually crawled all the way up, looking only at his footsteps.

That evening Sampson informed us that we would be heading back to the summit before sunrise. My heart dropped – I couldn’t believe it. The next morning I was able to walk up more comfortably – the fact that it was still dark meant that I couldn’t see over the edge. Once we reached the top we performed our haka as the sun rose into the sky. The magical moment we experienced that morning is one that I will never forget. Mount Royal was my greatest struggle, but it was also my proudest moment.

My journey started well before I travelled to Anakiwa as I trained to become the fittest I could be – there was a target weight I needed to reach or I wouldn’t have survived the physical challenge of the course. I was lucky to have Carl Crofts as a mentor as he took me on many journeys around the hills of Koukourarata.

I felt I needed to really find out who I am as a proud descendant of Taua Tuatini Ruru before I undertook the next step – Aoraki Bound.

I could kōrero all day about what Aoraki Bound offers you. I started a journey with strangers of all different ages and walks of life, who have now seen me in ways and know me better than my own whānau. I miss my rōpū every day – without them I wouldn’t have survived.

Every challenge we faced we overcame together.

After all my preparation I thought I was ready when I sat on the ferry to Anakiwa. But I learned that you’re never ready for what’s ahead – it didn’t take long for Aoraki Bound to strip me completely of who I had been so that I could begin the process of finding out who I am, and who I can be.

Ngāi Tahu Farming gave me this opportunity to grow and develop, and I will never forget that. To each of my whānau of Kupe 651, you are always in my heart. And of course thank you to the most supportive Ngāi Tahu facilitators, Ariana and Sampson – you both made this a journey for us in a very safe environment and I couldn’t imagine being there without you.

One experience I will never forget took place on day theee, as we headed up Mount Royal. After hours of uphill hiking, I looked up and saw the top. There were no surrounding trees, it was rocky and windy and at that moment my fear of heights kicked in. I felt so sick – I looked back, intending to say to our instructors, “hell no, I’m not doing this!”

Although I will always feel the strongest connection to my Koukourarata whānau after being brought up there, Aoraki Bound gave me an opportunity to connect to my other marae at Arowhenua as we spent time there on our way to Aoraki. Seeing my pōua hanging on the wall is another memory that I will hold close to my heart.

But everyone was admiring the view. I felt sick looking at them standing so close to the edge and that was the point I thought “what have I gotten myself into?” Chris looked at me and said, “it’s okay, I’ll help you get up.

We’ll do this together.”

If you want to connect to your whakapapa and find out who you are then Aoraki Bound will certainly give you the kick start you may be looking for.

On top of Mount Royal - my proudest moment.

At the end of our journey alongside Lake Pūkaki.

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Whānau submissions

If you have any news, achievements or information you would like to share (sporting/academic success, new babies, upcoming events) please submit it using the email address above.

Rūnanga meeting dates • • • •

Membership database

We are trying to ensure that we have correct contact details for our registered members. If your details have changed, please email us on koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to update them. If you have not yet registered with the rūnanga, you can email us to request a registration form.

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

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Aoraki Bound

Arowhenua hosted both intakes of Aoraki Bound 2019 at the marae in February and March. This year we introduced a new focus, spending more time on historical sites within our rohe and learning about traditional mahinga kai gathering and cooking. In February, a tangi at the marae affected the ususal schedule, but we were very glad to have the tautoko of the rōpū - and many of them were grateful to be able to learn more about tangi.

Karl introduced the rōpū to the umu method of preparing kai for kai-o-te-pō.

On the following day the rōpū departed Arowhenua on their way to Ōpihi Cave Rock Art for a site visit and lunch. They arrived at Lake Pūkaki late that evening to set up their tents and prepare for waka ama the next day.

A van of Arowhenua whānau members were among those whānau and friends who travelled to Glentanner to meet the Aoraki Bound graduates at the end of their journey and celebrate their achievements.

In March, the visit began with the rōpū arriving in the early evening for a pōwhiri, health & safety briefing and exchange of mihimihi.

A sincere thank you to Alice and Donelle for your tautoko over the years in preparing for this annual event.

We love being part of it, but most of all we love hearing about the success stories and growth of individuals, and the inspiration it brings to all who participate.

On day two, the candidates participated in an early morning hīkoi to Tuhawaiki Point for mahinga kai.

From left to right: Karl Russell demonstrating mahinga kai. The February Aoraki Bound rōpū outside the marae. Whānau and friends gathered at Glentanner to welcome the candidates home.

School visit

Lake Tekapō School recently had the opportunity to visit Arowhenua Marae, our local kāinga for the Aoraki Region.

Below is an excerpt of the children’s reflections of our time at the marae. Thank you to Whaea Suzy Waaka, Whaea Gwen Bower and Te Wera King (Upoko o Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua). Thank you also to Greg Newton from WAVE who supported us while visiting Arowhenua Marae. The children, staff and parents of Lake Tekapō School would also like to thank the staff and tamariki of the Arowhenua Kura for their participation and sharing.

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A Star is Born – Marama Harrison

Marama started rhythmic gymnastics at five-yearsold and has travelled around New Zealand competing, medalling in most of them, and now at age seven has this amazing opportunity to compete internationally and represent New Zealand. As a whānau we are so proud of and excited for Marama.

The splits, cartwheels and walkovers are only a few of the reasons that Marama Mereapu Harrison loves rhythmic gymnastics.

She also loves the costumes, unusual music, stretching and the chance to learn new things and make new friends. She trains for three hours, three days a week.

This sport requires excellent flexibility and hand-eye coordination as well as strength and fitness.

A housie and hāngī fundraiser will be held on Saturday, 1 June to help raise pūtea for Marama’s hīkoi to Italy.

Housie will start at 1.00pm sharp. Place your order for hāngī on our Facebook page - $15.00 – better than a KFC deal!

This year Marama is competing at Andromeda International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Italy from 19-21 June. Marama will be competing in both the ball and rope apparatus events, and the freehand event.

After the tournament Marama will take place in a five day training camp with international coaches mentoring the young gymnasts.

Our Children’s Voice

The nerves flutter as we wait to be welcomed onto Arowhenua Marae.

We see history and as a school we are united together and all as one. We hear talking in a language that we want to understand more of.

The marae is tapu and it reminds us of our ancestors.

We hear waiata being sung gracefully and we understand some bits of the Māori language.

It is a special place to welcome people in.

We see the koruru (carved face) staring at us from above and understand that we should respect difference.

We feel like we are going to explode with nervousness as we wait.

The sign on the Marae reads “Te Hapa o Niu Tireni” which means the “The Unfulfilled Potential of New Zealand”.

We listen as other children and adults say their mihi (pepeha) and it feels like our bones are shattering into pieces as we wait to speak.

Whaea Gwen talks to us about the structure of a pōwhiri and when Te Wera speaks we watch him in awe.

We all say our mihi with pride.

Arowhenua Kura sing a beautiful waiata and perform a strong haka and we return with our own haka and waiata about being kaitiaki, guardians of our home.

We all see strength as he speaks.

The tangata whenua (people of the land) lead us on with a karanga and we are warmly welcomed in Māori.

We hear and feel the silence and we now understand why we need to be respectful.

We feel an immediate wave of manaakitanga (care) and as we look at the pictures on the marae walls we think about the past.

This is something we will never forget.

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Waipopo Huts Trust

Meeting of Owners Tēnā koutou katoa, the trustees give notice of a meeting of owners for the above block for the following purposes:

2. Options for future management of block • Nomination of replacement trustees When: Saturday, 29 June, 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Arowhenua Marae, 39 Huirapa Street, Temuka

• Presentation of trustees report • Summary of financial information • General business 1. Variation of trust deed – to current standard wide powers trust deed

A current owners list can be downloaded from: http://www.maorilandonline.govt.nz For further information contact Gwen: gwen.bower@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Waipopo Blk VII Part MR 882 Arowhenua SD (Kōtare Trust)

Meeting of Owners Tēnā koutou katoa, the trustees give notice of a meeting of owners for the above block for the following purposes: i. ii. iii.

iv.

When: Saturday, 29 June, 1.00pm – 2.30pm Where: Arowhenua Marae 39 Huirapa Street Temuka

Presentation of trustees report Summary of financial information General business a.Variation of trust deed – to current standard wide powers trust deed b.Options for future management of block Nomination of replacement trustees

A current owners list can be downloaded from: http://www.maorilandonline.govt.nz For further information contact Gwen: gwen.bower@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

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

Joseph Thomas Williams It was with great sadness that we lost our son Joseph Thomas Williams on 23 September 2018 to suicide. He is greatly missed by his parents Thomas Williams and Wendy Tautari, and his taua Iren Boyd (née Heath-Parata).

Joseph was known as Jojo to his brothers and sisters Marcus, Edward Peter, Michael, Samantha and Phoebe Rose, as well as his brother-in-law TJ Taru and sisters-in-law Sarah and Azrial. He is sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Te Putu, Waitangi, Saphire and Charles.

Joseph was greatly loved by his late grandfather Brian Wehipeihana. He was the great-grandson of Joseph Te Kihi and Rose Heath, and Rameka Wehipeihana and Huhana Wehipeihana (née Tamepo).

Joseph’s whakapapa is Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Hawea Rapuwai, Kāi Tahu, Scottish and Irish from his taua, and Ngāti Raukawa, English and Scottish from his koro.

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He pēpi

Rā whānau

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

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Rūnanga News

Pasifika Treasures Exhibition Nā Nicole Solomon The Pasifika Treasures exhibition took place from 2-6 April at the Ōamaru Opera House. The exhibition featured craft and art of the Pacific and was a celebration of identity, diversity and belonging.

I had the opportunity to exhibit some of my own work: two kete, a kākahu and a painting, some of which are pictured below. For me the kete represent collaboration, intergenerational relationships, the sharing and passing on of knowledge, and a sustainable and respectful relationship with the whenua.

The kākahu was made for Te Wera King. The tāniko displays Aoraki over the heart, the air, Kā Tiritiri o Te Moana, awa, roto and whenua. The feathers are from kāhu. It was created to celebrate his affiliation with the region.

The painting was an exemplar for my students at Waimate High School. We were looking at symbolic selfportraits, introducing them to using symbolic imagery and surrealism to add a deeper conceptual aspect to their artwork. In my work I was responding to my discovery and exploration of past belongings, longings and future dreams.

Rūnanga Information and Announcements

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

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

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Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Kā mihi aroha

Jim eventually retired to Karitāne and was able to enjoy whitebaiting on the river and time with his family.

Taini settled in the north but frequently returned home with her husband Bill and was a strong contributor to the life of the rūnaka, the marae and Kāi Tahu. Fuller acknowledgements of these pou of our community will be included in the next Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka Newsletter.

Kā mihi aroha ki kā whānau whānui ki raro te korowai pouritaka.

With sadness we acknowledge the passing of James Freeman (Jim) Apes and Taini Morere Koroteke Wright.

Both were born in 1926 and grew up within the fold of their whānau at Karitāne and Puketeraki before venturing further afield in their working lives.

What’s been happening

With the marae open again there has been a flurry of hui that has kept our rūnaka whānau and staff busy, including a four-day taiaha wānaka and a four-day Ki Uta ki Tai environmental volunteer hui. There are also a number of jobs that have required follow-up with the ‘tradies’, and the installation of new stairs into the attic area will be the final job, taking place in the next week.

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day dawned as another special day for our community with observances supported at a number of venues including the Waikouaiti RSA service where Bruce Ritchie laid a wreath on behalf of the rūnaka followed by the laying of a wreath at our memorial gates at the entrance to the Rūnaka Office in Karitāne. The return of our Upoko, David Ellison, from his home in Paraparaumu for the ANZAC Day commemorations added to the significance of the day.

Denise & Bruce Ritchie waiting for the Waikouaiti service.

A daughter’s ANZAC story

My Dad David Ellison, my daughter Kate and I travelled from the Kapiti Coast to Dunedin for ANZAC Day festivities.

Warmer climate, healthy living and a bountiful garden made for great preparation for Dad’s whirlwind trip.

What a stunning day in Dunedin to enjoy the Dawn Parade, breakfast and kōrero at Arai te Uru Marae, a special visit to the Andersons Bay Soldiers Cemetery to pay our respects to my grandparents Mutu & Dolly Ellison, then a service at the Montecillo Veterans Home, followed by the Otago University Students’ Association Anzac Service – my favourite service of the day with their uplifting and respectful messages from a younger generation’s perspective. Yes, it was a very busy day!

We also managed a fleeting trip to Oamaru to see cousins Roslyn and Coral Wyeth and to Palmerston to see Hawea and Mitty Ellison. Sadly there was not enough time to visit our much loved Karitāne, but plans are afoot for another visit in the not too distant future.

Ngā mihi Ros Ellison.

LJ Apaipo with Ros Ellison, David Ellison & Kate Pollock at Araiteuru Marae.

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Congratulations Well done to Tahu Potiki McFarlane for receiving an Outstanding Batsmanship award for the 2018/19 cricket season at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Tahu is a mokopuna of the McFarlane and Whitau whānau.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā Mihi Aroha

Kā huritau

Our aroha goes out to whānau who have lost a loved one recently. The loss of someone dear to us is never easy, but may you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care.

Kā mihi nui me te aroha nui mō tō rā whānau – birthday greetings to you –have an awesome day.

Pēpi hou

Connagh Wesley and whānau are pleased to announce the arrival of Manaia Toni Oliver Kurī Wesley, born in Dunedin on 4 April at 4.33pm weighing 7lb 2oz.

Congratulations Connagh – aroha nui to you and Manaia – the first moko for Rachel Wesley!

Potiki Whānau noho marae

On Good Friday the marae welcomed the whānau of Sadie Morgan (née Potiki), many of whom were connecting with Ōtākou for the first time. Sadie was the daughter of Hoani Potiki (son of Ihaia) who married Sonny Morgan from Ngāti Rangiwewehi in Te Arawa.

The whānau also visited Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Murihiku, Awarua and Rakiura on their hīkoi.

Ōtākou whānau members Tuari and Tracey Potiki and Edward Ellison (front row, second, third and fourth from left) welcomed the whānau of Sadie Morgan (née Potiki) to Ōtākou for their noho over Easter weekend.

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Anzac Day commemorations

Thursday, 25 April dawned clear and crisp at Ōtākou, with approximately 35 hapū members gathered in Tamatea and the urupā to remember our tūpuna who fought during the First and Second World Wars

These Roll of Honour panels and commemorative stained glass windows (Ake Ake Kia Kaha) are found in Tamatea, the wharenui at Ōtākou Marae. Rebecca Langsbury with her father Hoani Langsbury at the headstone of Sydney Arthur George Langsbury Able Seaman, RNZN. Edward Ellison placed a poppy in rememberance of R Ropata who fought in WWI Māori Contingent.

Anne Robertson displays the medals and dog tags of her father John (Jack) Robertson of the 4th Māori Contingent, Māori Reinforcements, WWII, who died in 1985 aged 70 years.

The Wesley whānau gather in remembrance of Tatane A. T. Wesley. Kneeling: Moana Wesley and Connagh Wesley holding baby Manaia. Standing L-R: Ces Wesley, Korena Wesley-Evans, Makareta Wesley, Te Hori Wesley-Evans, Rachel Wesley.

L-R: Rose and Hoani Langsbury, Hannah, Sarah and Rebecca Langsbury, Alica Karetai with her daughter Aria surround the headstone of Kuao Langsbury who undertook compulsory military service.

Whānau gathered at the urupā at Ōtākou on ANZAC Day.

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First World War

The contingent was not allowed to fight at the front but when the MP for Northern Māori, Te Rangi Hiroa (Peter Buck), arrived with the Native Contingent in Egypt in 1915, he said: ‘our ancestors were a warlike people ... the members of this war party would be ashamed to face their people at the conclusion of the war if they were … not given an opportunity of proving their mettle at the front’. Mounting casualties and the need for reinforcements on the Gallipoli Peninsula forced a change in imperial policy on 'native peoples' fighting.

Excerpt from Dr Gary Sheffield, Senior Lecturer in the War Studies Group at King’s College London, and Land Warfare History at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, 2011.

WWI began in 1914, because Britain considered a German victory as a threat to its security. In particular, Britain was highly sensitive about Belgium. In the hands of an enemy, Belgian ports offered a major threat to the British naval supremacy and hence the security of the British Isles. And if France was defeated, Britain would have been faced with the nightmare of the continent dominated by a single, aggressive state. Far from being fought over trivial issues, WWI must be seen in the context of an attempt by an aggressive, militarist state to establish hegemony over Europe, extinguishing democracy as a by-product that in turn would affect the world at large.

The Māori Contingent landed at Anzac Cove Gallipoli on 3 July 1915. Here they were deployed as Infantry soldiers on the peninsula and divided into platoons among the regiments of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles. Māori soldiers soon established a formidable reputation for their bravery and strength and earned the respect of the other troops – and of their enemies! By the end of the WWI, more than 2227 Māori and 458 Pacific Islanders had served in the Māori Pioneer Battalion. Of these, 336 died on active service and 734 were wounded. Some Māori also served with the regular forces, such as Private George Taiaroa.

In New Zealand Te Arawa offered fighting men to the Empire two days before declaration of war on Germany in August 1914. Other iwi were opposed to fight for the British Crown that had dispossessed them of their land in the 19th century. In hindsight it is a wonder that any Māori were willing to put their life on the line for a government that treated our people in such bad faith both before and after the two world wars. However there were those who were keen to serve including 260 members of Ngāi Tahu. WWI ended in November 1918, leaving 17 million dead and 20 million wounded.

The Battle of Hill 60 was the last major assault of the Gallipoli campaign. The first attack against the Turks on 21 August 1915 failed costing over 2,000 lives including 200 New Zealanders, Private Karetai being one of them.

On the Western Front the Pioneers were deployed for digging trenches and drains, doing farm work, laying railway lines, erecting wire entanglements and burying artillery cables.

Initially government policy opposed the idea of the native people fighting in a war among Europeans.

However, the NZ Māori Contingent, (later evolved into the Māori (Pioneer) Battalion) was raised in 1915 and served at Gallipoli and the Western Front.

ANZAC Service at Portobello

Ōtākou Rūnaka members also took part in the ANZAC commemorations held at the Portobello Museum on Otago Peninsula where a plaque bearing the names of Ōtākou soldiers was added to the kōhatu inside the museum gate. Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Tahu Potiki and Hoani Langsbury spoke about their tūpuna who served in either or both wars.

Private Richard (Waka) Thompson

Died of wounds on 9 August 1915, aged 20. He was killed at sea on the troop ship Devanha which was sending lifeboats full of soldiers onto the Gallipoli beaches. His body was never found and his name is on the Lone Pine Memorial, ANZAC Cove.

The massive kōhatu at the entrance of the Portobello Museum.

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Private Stewart Karetai

Private George Taiaroa

died 21 August 1915 aged 21 at Gallipoli. He was attached to the 1st Māori Contingent, A Company.

Private Karetai is remembered on Hill 60, the New Zealand Memorial Cemetery at Gallipoli.

A member of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action on 7 June 1917 in Belgium. Private Taiaroa is remembered on the memorial in the Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Belgium.

Corporal Athol Henry (Sonny) Forsyth

A member of the NZ Engineers 19 Army Troops Company, Second NZ Expeditionary Force (2NZEF).

An engine driver, Athol was killed in action 24 December 1940 aged 32, in Egypt / Western Desert.

He was the son of Henry and of Eva Helen Forsyth (née Noble), of Ōtākou; husband of Mabel Addison Forsyth. Of Māori and Scottish descent, he is believed to have been the first Māori soldier to die in WWll. He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt marked grave 9. D. 2.

Able Seaman Sidney Arthur George Langsbury

Served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, WWII. He was the husband of Roimata Langsbury of Ōtākou. He died at the age of 44 on 9 April 1943 and is buried in the Ōtākou Marae urupā. In May 1916 at 18 years of age, Sidney found himself amidst the largest naval battle of the war – the Battle of Jutland. With some 250 ships and over 100,000 men, it was the largest battle of the war fought at sea and has now become known as the largest surface battle in naval history. At its conclusion 14 British and 11 German ships had been sunk, with great loss of life. Both sides claimed victory. Even though the British lost more ships and twice as many sailors, they succeeded in containing the German Fleet. After surviving WWI Sidney remained in the Royal Navy arriving in New Zealand in 1924 on board the HMS Dunedin.

Roimata was the youngest daughter of Hohepa Karetai and grand-daughter of chief Timoti Karetai. She and Sidney married in 1932 at the church at Ōtākou. Sidney took leave from the Navy and enjoyed life on land, fully involving himself in the local community here on the Peninsula, and living here at the kaik, and around Central Otago with his young family. In August 1940, he was called up to serve again, and transferred to the NZ Royal Navy where he was eventually posted to the HMNZS Breeze in October 1942 based in Wellington. The Breeze was part of a mobile flotilla of minesweepers required after the discovery of minefields laid by the German Navy in and around New Zealand waters. On 9 April 1943 Sidney’s body was found in the Wellington harbour after an accident although his death and circumstances were unsubstantiated.

At Portobello Edward Ellison presented a reprint to the Portobello Museum of a photo originally printed in the Otago Witness 25 August 1915. The photo is of Te Waipounamu representatives of the Māori Contingent attached to the Otago Mounted Rifles who apparently really liked each other and shared similar values.

Te Waipounamu Representatives of the First Māori Contingent WWI (Malta 1915). Back row: Wiremu A Pitama; Thomas Brown; Tuapaoa Whitau; Jack Geary; Joseph Kotua; W White; J Peneamene; T Peneamene; Rau Parata; Hui Kai Rehu; David Cootes. Second row from back: August P Porete; Stewart Karetai; Joseph Teihoka; Robert H Flutey; Hahi Ngamuka; Thomas Donaldson; George Ryan; George H Bragg; Jack Ropata; Jerry Ropata; J Arthur; Joseph Ransfield; William Johnson; George C Wellman; Henare Paipeta; Thomas Pohio; Tuhuru Tainui; Pita Tauwhare. Third row: Kelly Morrell, Waka (Richard) Thompson; D Manihera; George Woods; Edward Cameron; Henare H Pohio; Lieutenant John C.T Tikao; W Davies; William H Torepe; Henare Tahiwi; J Edwards; G.K Pitama; Rangi Thompson. Front row: Sydney G Karetai; Thomas Te Whao; Wiremu Hapeta; W Karauti; Joseph Lucas; Henry Daymond; William Rickus; Shedrach Ruru; Naha Hopera; George D Te Au; David Te Au.

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Second World War

Excerpt from Fact Sheet NZ History WWII. [The war] began when Germany invaded Poland in September 1939. France, Britain and New Zealand declared war on Germany and so NZ became part of the Allies. WWII was the greatest conflict ever to engulf the world. It took the lives of 50 million people, including one in every 150 New Zealanders, and shaped the world that we have lived in ever since. It was a war in which New Zealanders gave their greatest national effort, on land, on the sea and in the air.

Globally, from Egypt, Italy and Greece to Japan and the Pacific. Nearly 16,000 Māori enlisted for service during WWII. Around 3600 of these served in the army’s 28th (Māori) Battalion, which became one of the most celebrated and decorated units in the history of the NZ armed forces. 649 men of the Māori Battalion were killed, 1712 were wounded and 237 taken prisoner. This casualty rate was almost 50% higher than the average for the New Zealand infantry battalions.

Soldiers hīmene Auē Ihu, tirohia. Arohaina iho rā. Whakaaetia ake au ki tōu uma piri ai. I te wā e awhi ai, ēnei ngaru kino nei. I te wā e keri ai, ēnei āwhā kaha mai. Āmine

Remember Taurite Tū Whānau

Stand Strong!

The planning and building of Taurite Tū, our strength and balance exercise programme, is underway. Designed especially for kaumātua, this is a new intentional and positive approach to wellbeing. Taurite Tū is a joint project driven by Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, funded by

the Health Research Council and supported by the University of Otago. If you are over 55 and live in the Dunedin area be sure to get in touch and join the Taurite Tū programme. Next gathering is in May. Email: projects@tro.org.nz Phone: 03 478 0352 or 022 196 7490; or facebook.com/tauritetu

Remember Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki

The Ōtākou tangata tiaki are mana whenua whose appointment is confirmed by the Minister of Fisheries over specific areas of the rohe moana of Ōtākou.

Tangata tiaki are authorised to manage customary activities thereby enabling customary fishing and management traditions to continue in our rohe moana.

The regulations protect the take of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for customary food gathering purposes within the whole or any part of the area/rohe moana. Tangata tiaki must regularly report the amount of customary catch in their rohe moana so that sustainability measures (such as catch limits) or management controls can be monitored and reviewed. Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou tangata tiaki/kaitiaki areas are: Heyward Point to Blackhead; Blackhead to Kurī Bush; Kurī Bush to Tokomairiro Mouth; and the Otago Harbour Mātaitai.

Contact the Ōtākou office for more details. We are always interested to hear from Ōtākou members who wish to be considered as a tangata tiaki/kaitiaki.

Rūnanga and Rūnanga Representative contact details

Ōtākou Members’ News for TPR

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

The chair of our rūnaka is Donna Matahaere-Atariki and deputy chair is Rachel Wesley. Tahu Potiki is the Ōtākou Representative for TRoNT. Please phone the office on (03) 478 0352 to be put in touch with any of our representatives.

Ōtākou Website

www.otakourunaka.co.nz Check out our website! Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online. Otherwise, phone the Ōtākou office (03) 478 0352.

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Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora e ngā whānau o Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha hoki. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou.

Ngā mate o ngā whānau haere, haere, haere atu rā, ngā mate o te taonga o Murihiku/ Waihōpai Rūnaka o Taua Viola Carrodus.

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the recent passing of our longstanding taonga. Taua Violet was a very active volunteer worker on our marae for many years.

She loved doing mahi in the kitchen with all the team – best sandwich maker ever – and was a keen euchre player. This wonderful lady will be sadly missed from our marae and rūnaka.

Whānau Activities

We had the privilege of a visit from Tristan and Camille Pivott, the whānau of some of our staff. They were in town as part of the Cambridge Cruisers team from Te Awamutu for the National Rock ‘n’ Roll championship that was being held in Invercargill.

2019 is all about healthy movement and getting active here at Murihiku Marae. Whānau were invited to the marae to spend a day with Hita Neho, our marae tinana navigator. The day included taonga tākaro followed by the sharing of kai. We held two sessions during term one where whānau (including kaumātua) came to the marae to follow the Māori movement videos and participate in a Māori yoga session. The two sessions were wellreceived and everyone involved had a great time. It was an amazing day of whanaungatanga, sharing of knowledge, time and kai with whānau from Murihiku.

This brother and sister duo (aged 12 and 11) entertained us at our marae with a demonstration and getting whānau involved in learning some dance moves – a great opportunity to try something new. Tristan and Camille went on to be rewarded for their awesome talent by receiving some well-deserved medals in the competition.

Whānau taking part in exercises at Murihiku Marae. L-R: Leah Vaine, Ailene Stehlin, Wynetta Fisher, Giahanni Fisher. Tristan and Camille Pivott. Dance lessons at the marae.

Other news

Our Waihōpai tikaka wānaka with Corrections NZ have started again. We have a new member starting with us as part of the tikaka team for Waihōpai Rūnaka. We visit Invercargill Prison and deliver wānaka on Waihōpai tikaka, and we also run programmes for people on probation at Murihiku Marae. We will be running a three-day noho marae – good stuff whānau – cheers!

April has been a busy month for Murihiku Marae.

We have had a variety of hui, noho and even a wedding in addition to our regular weekly events. The Waiariki Māori Netball team was in Invercargill for the New Zealand Māori Netball tournament and stayed with us over Easter at the marae. They were very happy to be here – big ups to them.

Upcoming Events

Waihōpai Rūnaka is in the process of acquiring a valuable asset. Whānau, get prepared – watch this space!

Hey whānau, we all need to take care of each other so big hugs when we leave home and return. There is nothing wrong with aroha ki te whānau. Mums and dads, look after our tamariki, aroha nui all.

Hei konei rā, Squirrel on the Hill.

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Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou whānau mā, we hope you all had a safe and adventurous school holiday period and Easter. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations.

Tītī Season

It’s that time of the year again when Ngāi Tahu whānau excitedly head off to one of the many Tītī Islands south of Bluff for the 10 week tītī harvesting season – a customary practice that has been a way of life for many throughout their childhood and well into their later years. Fried bread or doughnuts cooked in the tītī hinu and eaten with a succulent juicy bird would hold a lot of fond memories for many – enough to last a lifetime.

Many of our whānau (including Stewart Bull, pictured right) are now gathering up supplies and packing up everything but the kitchen sink before heading off to the islands. Some will make the journey by boat while others prefer to go by helicopter – a far cry from the once hairraising boat trips of old.

So to all you birders, ‘kia kaha koutou, take care on your travels and may you have a bountiful and memorable season.'

Health and Safety Wānanga

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka staff and members attended two sessions of a health and safety presentation by Darren Rewi – owner/operator of Engage Safety Consultancy that has been operational in Queenstown for three years. From his extensive experience as Air New Zealand’s Chair of the airport’s Ground Handling Health and Safety Committee Darren was able to relate several examples of health and safety incidents in the workplace that could’ve been prevented if the appropriate processes and procedures were in place.

This raised several points of discussion: appropriate monitoring, police vetting, proper training to operate machinery and whānau wanting to help etc. Most of all it is just common sense however, we – Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, volunteers and contractors alike – need to be aware of our legal responsibilities and consequences according to the new Health and Safety Acts. The rūnaka plans to hold more wānanga in the future regarding our obligations.

Great Achievement

Trixie Bull (Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka kapa haka member) won the Regional Race Unity Speech Award and will travel up to Auckland next term for the finals.

Kia kaha Trixie, we wish you every success at the finals.

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Schools Visit Takutai o Te Tītī Marae

Dipton Primary and Limehills Primary Schools visited our marae recently. Seated on our paepae during these visits were: Teoti Jardine, Jade Maguire and Rangimaria Suddaby, to whom we’re always grateful for keeping the home fires burning.

This rōpū wanted to experience a pōwhiri – it was a first for most of them to be on a marae.

Rangimaria Suddaby spent the day with the tauira doing a range of activities around the marae and also spoke about our history, culture and traditions. According to Rangimaria; “It’s great to have schools come to our marae to experience a little bit about us. Keeping our whare warm!”

Dipton School was a group of around 75 children and adults who experienced a pōwhiri and a brief kōrero on our marae and history before heading off to see Te Hīkoi Museum in Riverton.

The feedback from the kids was: “They had a fabulous time and thoroughly enjoyed their stay – something they wish to repeat in the future.”

Forty-five students and eight adults from Limehills School spent a night at our marae with the overflow camping outdoors in tents.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

Membership

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Communication with Whānau

We have a few bookings for April including Te Ara Whakatipu at the end of the month but there are still plenty of opportunities available for whānau and any other groups who wish to stay.

If you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property, please contact us here at the office or check out Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu on Facebook.

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

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

We are looking at ways to improve our communication with whānau by limiting the amount of email traffic we generate. We have created an Opportunities page on Facebook, which will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as: scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. Check out Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka pānui for more information.

We will continue to keep our registered members updated via email. If you would like to be removed from our mailing list please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Rā whānau

Ngā mate

Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month.

We would like to acknowledge the loss of whānau that have passed away in the last month and our aroha goes out to their whānau and to others that may have lost a loved one.

Poroporoaki for Sharon Malofie, Marae Kitchen Coordinator Former colleagues, marae whānau, rūnaka trustees and whānau attended Sharon Malofie’s poroporoaki on Sunday, 14 April to acknowledge her long service and the quality work she provided during her time at the marae.

I am sure whānau and manuhiri will remember Sharon fondly for her fudge and butterfly cakes.

A number of people acknowledged Sharon’s hard work in and around the marae kitchen and she was presented with a gift and flowers from the rūnaka trustees and staff of the marae and rūnaka. A special acknowledgment to Sharon was the gifting of a korowai by Hana Morgan on behalf of the Morgan whānau.

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On behalf of the trustees, staff and marae whānau we wish Sharon a happy retirement and time to spend with her loved ones.

Jacqui Gatward acknowledging Sharon

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own and/or residential and email addresses that require updating. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or email: Office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to request registration form/s or update your details.

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

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Our rōpū gathered at Aronui for our AGM on Sunday, 7 April. Our hui was opened and closed by Uncle Huikakahu Kawe.

Regretfully, Annis Somerville was unwell and unable to attend our AGM. Annis has resigned from our committee after 15 years of service, five of which she was our chairperson. Annis has made a considerable contribution to our rōpū and will be a great loss.

We are sad to be losing both Annis and Peter, but at the same time we are excited for them, as they make the move back to Te Waipounamu to settle in Wānaka.

The elected officers for 2019 are: Michaela Kamo (Chairperson), Rachel Chaney (Secretary) and Fin Kamo (Treasurer). Our nominated committee members are Kim Rahiri, Anna Were, Aaron Waterreus and Ross Hemera.

We finished our hui with a karakia, followed by some delicious kai and a cuppa. Thank you to Julie Hemera for being our ringawera.

Michaela gave us an interesting insight into how our taurahere group was started. In September 2001, Tauranga Moana resident Joy Belcher attended a hui in Rotorua and spoke with the Ngāi Tahu Development Corporation about forming a local rōpū. Joy contacted Uncle Joe Briggs and they worked with the team in Ōtautahi to schedule an initial hui. On Sunday, 26 May 2002, a hui was held at Whareroa Marae at Mount Maunganui. One hundred and twenty Ngāi Tahu gathered, including whānau from Ōtautahi such as Uncle Rik Pitama, Uncle Terry Ryan, Vicki Ratana, Ngaire Mason, Jeff Mason and Tamati Matehe. After that hui, a committee of seven was formed. The members were: Joe Briggs (Chairperson), Joy Belcher (Secretary), Dan Mason (Treasurer) and committee members: Amanda Pink, Gill Marks, Owen Bennett and Witeria Papuni.

Finally, I will leave you with a whakataukī which encapsulates the purpose of our hui here in Tauranga Moana. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata! He tāngata! He tāngata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people! It is the people! It is the people! It’s so nice that we can remain connected to whānau through our taurahere group.

Our next hui will be another mahi toi wānanga on the weekend of 15 - 16 June, to be held at the Tauranga Boys’ College wharenui, Aronui. Everyone is welcome!

Nā Rachel Chaney.

A memorable moment took place when Kim Rahiri was presented with a koha for her 15 years of service to the committee in the role of secretary. Fortunately, Kim will be staying on our committee, serving her 18th year this year.

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Front row L-R: Brian Stephenson, Huikakahu Kawe, Joe Briggs, Ross Hemera. Second row L-R: Ngaire Barugh, Margaret Stephenson, Michaela Kamo, Kim Rahiri, Shona Morris, Julie Hemera, Felicity Turner, Janice Kawe, Cilla Douglas. Back row L-R: Aaron Waterreus, Noel Whaiti, Shae Hartly, Conan Ruland, Joseph Morris. Photo by Rachel Chaney.

The Office 2019 Roadshows

Hopefully by now you will have received information about the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Road Shows scheduled throughout Australia and the North Island.

Whānau hīkoi

Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu had the privilege of hosting ngā uri o Sadie Morgan (née Pōtiki) on 18 April 2019. We were honoured that Te Whare o Te Waipounamu was the first stop on their whānau whakapapa hīkoi which took place over the Easter break. The Whakapapa team always enjoy the opportunity to engage with our whānau members and share our knowledge and current mahi with them.

Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu want to remind you all that we will be there offering one-on-one sessions on the day prior to each road show. We encourage you to register your interest for a session with a member of our team by calling Allanah Burgess on: 0800 KAI TAHU or emailing: whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Manuhiri visiting Te Whare o Te Waipounamu

This was also a chance for the sharing of whakapapa.

We were able to provide our knowledge of their whakapapa and they were able to add pieces or correct the data we hold within our database.

The team gave presentations on our current mahi and were available to answer any questions the whānau had. We would also like to thank Whai Rawa and the Ngāi Tahu Fund for their contributions to the day.

Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu encourage other whānau who are planning a reunion or whānau hīkoi to get in touch with us and see how we can support you.

Please be aware that while we encourage our whānau to come and share whakapapa knowledge or receive support with registrations, you must ring or email first to make an appointment. This will ensure our team are on site and available to meet you in reception upon your arrival.

Please call 0800 KAI TAHU or email: whakapapa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu with the descendants of Sadie Morgan (Pōtiki) at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu.

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Forest Management in New Zealand is the document developed specifically for Aotearoa and which we are certified against.

Ngāi Tahu Forestry news

The annual FSC® surveillance audit of Ngāi Tahu managed forestry operations was undertaken by SGS during the week of 8-11 April, resulting in continuance of our FSC® certification.

A vacancy for the newly created position Technical Forester to join the Ngāi Tahu Forestry team based at Greymouth has been advertised. Further information about the position is available under the Current Opportunities tab of our website: www.mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz or by contacting Nicola Keane, nicola.keane@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) is a global organisation that sets the standards for what a responsibly managed forest is, promoting environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of forests. FSC® develops best practice standards for responsible forest management according to 10 principles and criteria.

The National Standard for Certification of Plantation

The new Ngāi Tahu Forestry office is presently under construction in Greymouth is nearing completion. A blessing and official opening is scheduled to take place on 10 July.

Te Ao Tūroa - Predator Free Aotearoa

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

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

Te Ao Tūroa wants to support whānau interested in kickstarting a pest control project in your local community, at your marae or in your own backyard. If you or your rūnanga are interested, we can run a funding application workshop or find a way to support your efforts.

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

For our tamariki members, Te Rūnanga matches $4 to $1. This means that if $50 was paid into tamariki accounts in 2018, tamariki would have received $200* Matched Savings from Te Rūnanga.

Don’t let your whānau miss out!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu supports the kaupapa of Whai Rawa with matched savings and annual distributions – make sure your whānau are contributing to make the most of this opportunity.

If you have whānau who are not signed up to Whai Rawa, let’s get them on the waka today! It is easy to join online at www.whairawa.com/join

Annual Distributions

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni – Coming very soon!

As advised last month, whānau who were Whai Rawa members in 2018 will have received an annual distribution from Te Rūnanga of $125*. As an added bonus, all tamariki aged 15 and under received a bonus $45 Distribution! That’s a total of $170 deposited into tamariki accounts – ka rawe!

Keep your eyes peeled this month for the exciting launch of Ngā Kaitiaki Moni, our exclusive club for Whai Rawa tamariki members (aged 5-15). Ngā Kaitiaki Moni is a tool for Whai Rawa to communicate directly with our tamariki members and teach them about money, savings, ways to help out their whānau and how to set long-term goals. Head to www.whairawa.com/tamariki or keep an eye on our Facebook page to join the club. All tamariki that sign up will receive a special launch pack full of exciting goodies and Ngā Kaitiaki Moni activities.

If your newborn pēpi was registered as a Whai Rawa member during 2018, and before their first birthday, this distribution is paid at $100*.

Elective members (those aged 65 and older) receive kaumātua grants rather than Whai Rawa matched savings and distributions.

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

Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Matched Savings

March was also the time of year for your matched savings to be paid. Adult members who saved up to $200 last year, will have savings matched by Te Rūnanga at $1 to $1, up to a $200* maximum.

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

Apply to the Ngāi Tahu Fund Today!

How much we fund: • He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) • He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000) • He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000) – a written expression of interest should accompany all large/ transformational applications. Please contact the Funds team in advance if you intend to submit a large project. *only available for legal entities.

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae would like to run? Applications for the second round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund for 2018 are now open! All applications must be received on or before Friday, 27 September – late applications 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.

Areas we support: The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around:

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

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

Note: the Ngāi Tahu Funding committee will meet in mid-November to make decisions on all applications received in September. Projects should begin after application decisions are delivered and not before this time.

Whakapapa – Our Precious Taonga Puanaki-McLeod Hīkoi 2019 On page 48 of the August 2016 issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka and on page 40 of the November 2016 issue, I wrote of our privilege to be part of Ngāi Tahu whānui and encouraged others to persevere in their research, so that they too can do so.

Recently, with assistance from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, we held the PuanakiMcLeod Hīkoi 2019. This brought together the whānau descending from our great-grandmother Pare Whare Te Nape McLeod (née Puanaki), with the whānau of her brother - Te Huaki Puanaki.

We met in Taumarunui (King Country) and drove to Tawata, a settlement along the banks of Te Awa Tupua, Whanganui River. Historical kōrero was had and many enjoyed cooling off in the awa, before returning to Taumarunui for a sumptuous whānau dinner at Big Mama’s Cafe.

Everyone enjoyed learning about our whakapapa and experiencing the whanaungatanga, and loved the beautiful waiata. One comment of the trip was “… so special and spiritually rewarding.” We all look forward to visiting the shores of Te Waipounamu in the future.

Flora Falanaki (née McLeod) On behalf of the Puanaki-McLeod Whānau.

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Another layer has been added to the experience so that manuhiri leave with more than just the thrills, but something that touches their heart – all while they are introduced to the rich, unique history and natural beauty of the Kimiākau canyons, of which Shotover Jet has exclusive access.

New look for Shotover Jet

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has unveiled a new look for Shotover Jet in Queenstown, the first significant redesign of its fleet of twin-engine jet boats in many years.

The new jet boat design includes a kōwhaiwhai, developed in conjunction with Ngāi Tahu designer Hori Te Ariki Mataki at Ariki Creative.

The first rebranded boat has recently hit the water and the rest will follow soon. Ngāi Tahu Tourism purchased Shotover Jet in 1999 and it is one of their 14 businesses. Shotover Jet has now been operating for over 50 years and has carried more than 3.7 million customers in that time. Its new look will ensure that it continues to be an iconic leader in the jet boating and tourism industry.

The kōwhaiwhai is based on the mangōpare, representing strength, agility and power, aligning with the longstanding brand presence of Shotover Jet. Also, within the mangōpare pattern, the tips have been modified to represent the mōkihi that Ngāi Tahu tīpuna created to carry mahinga kai and pounamu from one place to another, using the network of rivers as a highway.

Refreshing Shotover Jet’s brand gave Ngāi Tahu Tourism the opportunity to think about what the business offers in a new way and how to authentically weave the Ngāi Tahu culture and heritage through the experience.

Earth & Sky Business Manager appointed

The new centre will include food, beverage and retail facilities, and will complement Earth & Sky’s existing outdoor evening tours at the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory, Cowan’s Observatory and the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism has appointed a business manager for its joint venture Earth & Sky stargazing experience in Takapō.

Shayne Te Aika will join the Earth & Sky team on 4 June from his recent roles as general manager at a large eye specialist centre and a law firm.

The astronomy centre will also include the 125-yearold Brashear Telescope, which has been restored to full working condition after spending five decades in storage.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is delighted to have Shayne on board, especially as it prepares to open the new worldclass Earth & Sky astronomy centre on the lakefront in early July.

As a Ngāi Tahu descendant, Shayne says he is privileged to be appointed to lead the Earth & Sky team.

Within the new centre will be an astronomy experience that will showcase the amazing night sky, not just from a scientific perspective but also a Māori astronomy perspective.

Earth & Sky has been working closely with mana whenua to ensure the cultural astronomy content is authentic and it will be brilliant to see these stories come to life in a way that has never been done before.

Shayne Te Aika is the new Business Manager of Earth & Sky, Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s joint venture in Takapō.

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Tēnei hoki rā te tuku mihi atu ki ngā kaiako o roto i ngā tau e oreore tonu ana, arā, ko Waihoroi rāua ko Rāhera Shortland ērā, tērā, ko Dr Patu Hohepa tērā, Dr Te Rita Papesch tērā, ko Te Haumihiata tērā, Dr Wayne Ngata tērā, ko Dr Hiria Tumoana tērā, ko Karena Kelly tērā, ko Jeremy Tātere Macleod tērā, ko Paraone Gloyne tērā, waihoki, te tikanga kei konei e whakaako ana, ko Henare Te Aika hoki tērā. Me i whai wā ratou ki te whakanui i te pō nei, kua poho kererū rawa atu rātou ki te puāwaitanga o te kākano i whakatōngia e rātou i ngā tau e 20 kua pahemo ake nei.

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu – Ōtākou

Rua kahuru tau He kauhau nā Kiringāua Cassidy: Kei aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi, aku whakatāmaramara ki te whenua, ko ngā whakamānawa te moroki tonu nei ki a koutou, e te tūpaengarau e hōkaka, e pīkoko ana ki ngā kauae runga, ki ngā kauae raro, e whakaakona ana ki ēnei momo kura, nei ka mihi ake.

E koutou te tūtutu kaurewa, kei ngā manu ariki whakatakapōkai e whakangungu ana i ēnei pia ki ngā kai mārō ā rātou mā, kei ngā kaiako o Te Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 2019, ko te pōtae ka rewa.

E te pāpā, e Tīmoti Kāretu KNZM QSM HonD, kāore anō kia mahue i a koe tētahi o ēnei kura reo. Mai i te tau ‘99 kua heke a tōtā, a toto, a roimata i ngā tāngata i kohetetia e koe, ki te whakawhanake i te reo o Kāi Tahu. 2004 te tau ka puta te ihu o te nuinga o ngā ika i te ati, me kī, ko te rangapū tuatahi o Te Panekiretanga o te reo. Ko hākui Harata rātou ko hākui Hana, ko hākui Charisma ērā. Te kākano i roto i a rātou ki te whakarauora i te reo o Kāi Tahu, i whakatōngia e koe, me tō hunga. He tau ka hipa, ā, ko aku mātua hoki ērā i uru, i eke i Te Panekiretanga. Te awhero ki te whakatipu reo Māori ai i ā rāua uri, nāu me tō hunga i whakaaweawe. E koro, nā tō whirikoka i pāhautea ai te tipu o tōku reo, hāunga te takanga kē o te reo i tēnei takiwā ki te rua. Nāu te whakakipakipa ki a Harata rātou ko Hana, ko Charisma, ko Māma mā mē ērā atu o KMK o taua wā ki te kukume anō i taua reo mai i te rua. Me kī, mena ko ngā ika a Whiro o Te Panekiretanga āu tamariki, nei te ngākau whakaute o tāu mokopuna te maioha atu nei.

Kei aku mōtoi kahotea kua kāhakina e te ringa o Aituā whakaiwikore, kei ngā mātāngohi o te pīki kakari nei o te kaiao tonu o te reo Māori. Te hunga ia Ahorangi Te Wharehuia QSO, i a Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira, i a Materoa Haenga, i a Wiha Te Raki Hāwea, i a Anita Moke, i a Ngahina Turae rātou ko Mate Kaiwai mā.

Koutou rā i pau katoa ō oranga ki te whawhai kia kōrero Māori, kia whakaaro Māori, otirā kia oraiti ō koutou whakareretanga iho i a mātou o taku reanga, e kore a kupu e whakaea i ngā whakamiha me uta ki runga ki a koutou kei aku marutuna, kei aku maruwehi.

“Ara noa ake te pai o te kaumātua haere tērā i tōna tauaro ko te hemo e tae tonu ana” – James Wharehuia Milroy.

Nā te aha kē rā i whati ai te marama? Te whare o tūreikura kua muia e te tini ngerongero e koro, mōu te take. E piki ake koe ki runga i te ara e tāwhanawhana ana kia tae atu koe ki Tikitiki-ō-rangi. Kia pērā i a Kahukura rāua ko Tuāwhiorangi te mārie o tō noho i te waikanaetanga o te tauawhi o tō tapairu a Rongomaiāniwaniwa. Ko Aituā kāore āna māramatanga.

Ko tō te wā mana, tā te wā whakatau. E taea e tāua, e te tangata, te aha?

Kua tukuna mai te hōnore nui nei kia kōrero au hei mata mō taku reanga, me kī ko te reanga māngari o Kāi Tahu.

I au e kōrerorero ana ki ērā atu o taku reanga, hei tā rātou, ko te reo noa iho te tatau ki te ao Māori, nā ēnei momo kura reo taku reanga i whakatenatena ki te tomo atu ki te ao nei e kīia ana ko te ao Māori, ā, ehara i te mea ko te matatau ki te reo noa te hua, arā atu anō ngā mahi hei mahi mā mātātahi, ahakoa haka mai, mau

Koutou katoa e te hunga mate, e haere koutou ki a Pōhutukawa, mā Taramainuku koutou e whakairi ki te kōmata o te rangi.

Ko te whakaeke ki Ōtākou Marae.

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forevermore. Words cannot express my appreciation to you, my awe-inspiring luminaries.

rākau mai, waka ama mai, aha atu rānei mai, ko te reo te kauwaka e taea nei ēnei mahi katoa te mahi.

Ahakoa te whakahīhī o te āhua, me mihi kūmara ahau.

Kua kitea tēnei āhuatanga i te āhuatanga whakahaere o te kaupapa nei. 20 tau hemihemi ki muri, kātahi anō a Kāi Tahu ka whakatau i Te Kerēme, ā, ka aro tōtika atu ki te whakarauora i te reo. He kotahi noa te reanga, ā, ngaro ana te reo. Kua 3 whakatipuranga mai i taua wā ki tēnei, ā, ko te tini makiu o ngā kōrero Māori i ēnei rā i roto i a tātou he mātātahi. Engari kua kore reo ēnei nā mena kāore a mātāpūputu i ruku i tā te kawau ruku.

Kei pōhēhē taku reanga kua ea ngā kakari o rātou mā engari he roa tonu te ara hei takahitanga mā tātou. He maunga whakakaitoa anō hei piki. He kawatau anō hei tutuki mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri a muri ake nei.

I must also address those teachers who are still with us in life but could not be there on that night. Such as Waihoroi and Rāhera Shortland, Dr Patu Hohepa, Dr Te Rita Papesch, Te Haumihiata Mason, Dr Wayne Ngata, Hiria Tumoana, Karena Kelly, Jeremy Tātere Macleod, Paraone Gloyne, Henare Te Aika. If they had the time to be here to celebrate this auspicious night, they would be vigorously proud of the maturation of the seeds that they have helped sow in the 20 years that have passed.

To you the assembly of connoisseurs, the supreme commanders whom are instructing these attendants in the ways of old, to you the teachers of Te Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu for 2019, I take my hat off to you.

20 ki muri kua timata te puna kōrero o tātou Pouāreherehe ki te mimiti, arā ko taku tuakana tērā ki te taha o taku manu tāiko o Poua Edward Ellison i te pōwhiri. Nei ka mihi ake ki a ia i tōna whakamana i tērā tikanga o rātou mā hāunga te pakupaku o te reo kei a ia, ā, me mihi hoki ki a ia e hāneanea ana te noho i te mōhio ko ēnei nā o taku reanga e rite ana ki te kawe i tērā tikanga kia kore e noho nihoroa te paepae o Ōtākou, e te pōua e kore ngā mihi e mutu.

To you, Tīmoti Kāretu KNZM QSM HonD, you have been in attendance as a teacher at every single one of these colloquiums since its establishment. Since 1999, blood, sweat and tears have been shed by those who were scolded by you in order to develop the language expertise of Kāi Tahu. The year was 2004 when the first company of up and coming expert linguists graduated from Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo (Institute of Excellence in the Māori language). Among them was hākui Lynne Harata Te Aika, hākui Hana O’Regan and hākui Charisma Rangipunga. The wish within them to revitalise the language of Kāi Tahu was a seed that you and your kind sowed. A few years passed and my parents were also welcomed and graduated from Te Panekiretanga. The desire within them to raise their offspring in the Māori language was a fire that you stoked. Your strength is the reason my language is flourishing and growing robustly. Although the Māori language in this region was facing extinction, you encouraged hākui Harata, hākui Hana, hākui Charisma, my mother and others of KMK at that time to unveil the almost dead language and resuscitate it. If the graduates of Te Panekiretanga are considered your children, this is the reverent heart of your grandchild paying homage to you.

Kāore au mō te whakatōroa i aku kōrero, engari ki a koutou katoa kua tuku kōpare mai ki tēnei kaupapa, nei tēnei ka mihi ki a koutou. Tūrou Hawaiki!

To my glorious counterparts of the sky and earth, my salutations are endless to you, the masses of people, who crave and desire the celestial and terrestrial expertise that is tutored at these colloquiums, I hereby acknowledge you all.

To my greenstone nonpareils who have been taken by the people devouring hand of calamity, to those who have expended their life essence to restore the Māori language. Those such as Prof. Wharehuia Milroy QSO CNZM, Dame Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira, Materoa Haenga, Wiha Te Raki Hāwea, Anita Moke, Ngāhina Turae and Mate Kaiwai. Those of you who have dedicated your lives to the battle for my generation to speak and think in Māori, and to sustain your legacies

From left to right: Ko Charisma Rangipunga rāua ko Hana O'Regan. Ko Hana O'Regan rāua ko Pānia Papa. Ko Tā Tīmoti rāua ko Maiana Morrison.

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the Māori language had our predecessors not battled and strived fearlessly. My generation might be under the impression that the fighting is done and that what our ancestors fought for has been remunerated. There are still many unforgiving mountains for us to climb, many expectations to live up to, for us and our descendants after us.

The honour is mine to speak on behalf of my generation, who I would consider the fortuitous generation of Kāi Tahu. I spoke with some of my peers to gather their thoughts about these events, and their opinion was that the Māori language is only the entrance hall to the Māori world. These events inspire my generation to step into this world and being fluent in the language is not the only fruit that this tree yields. There are many more productive activities that have also been at our grasp for as long as the language has been, such as, kapa haka, mau rākau, waka ama and so on. The Māori language is merely the vessel from which all those activities may be done.

20 years ago the pool, so to speak, of our men who would speak on our paepae was beginning to be depleted. 20 years later my older brother spoke on the paepae at the pōwhiri alongside our Pōua Edward Ellison QSM. I must acknowledge pōua Edward for upholding the traditional formality that is whaikōrero. I must also acknowledge that he should be feeling quite comfortable now knowing that a new generation is on the rise and is ready to fill in the roles that are needed to uphold our mana so that the paepae of Ōtākou will not suffer from having a scarce number of speakers. Pōua, my salutations are never-ending.

Albeit I might sound quite arrogant, how could I not speak of the sweetness of this kūmara. Although I am young, I have seen the growth and advancement of te reo within Kāi Tahu. 20 odd years ago we had just settled the claim and had the foresight to focus our attention onto the revitalisation of the language. It took one generation to lose the language. It has been at least 3 generations since that time and the language is in abundance, with many speakers being young people.

But we must remember we would not be proficient in

I shan’t prolong this article, but to all of you who have contributed to this significant event. I thank you, I salute you. Tēnā koutou katoa.

From left to right: Ko Hurae White rātou ko Ariana Stevens ko Piki Skerrett-White.

Te pō whakanui - Pania Papa, Rangi Matamua, Tā Timoti Karetu.

Kia Kūrapa

Nā te whānau Church (Ōraka Aparima) ‘Three generations of our whānau had the great honour of being able to participate in the Kia Kūrapa at the Ōtākou Marae at the end of March.

We had joined expecting a weekend of mahi focused on learning te reo, and we did learn a lot of reo, but the biggest thing we came away with was a sense of belonging, and inclusiveness as Māori that some of our whānau have never had before. Our understanding of te ao Māori, and in particular how that applies to Ngāi Tahu, was hugely expanded. We met and engaged with other hapū whānau, and have already begun the journey of deepening our connections with them and our own rūnaka.

Our whānau rūnaka is Ōraka Aparima, and with us all back in Aotearoa, (some of us took seasonal migration to an extreme) we have been keen to re-engage with our whakapapa. Some of the Ngāi Tahu team had suggested that Kia Kūrapa might allow us to start that journey - they were right!

We are already looking at when we can attend the next Kia Kūrapa. Ka mau te pai KMK team and our Ōtākou whānau.’

Most of us had never stayed on a marae before, and were a little nervous as we arrived at the entrance.

There was no need for nerves! The Ōtākou whānau were amazing and generous hosts throughout the weekend.

E mihi ana ki te whānau Church i ēnei kōrero.

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KMK Funding Rounds

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

There are different contestable funds available to assist you in achieving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5pm on the following dates.

New due dates: 14 June 2019, 18 October 2019 Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend immersion initiatives such as: Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/or KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events Participants can apply for within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. up to $5,000 per person, Applicants can apply for up per year. to $2,000 per whānau per year.

Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency.

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home.

The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community.

Participants can apply for up to $3,500 per whānau cluster (four or more whānau), per year.

The Papakāika Reo fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community.

The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Funding Rounds

14 Māruaroa (June) 5.00pm 2019

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

Ngāi Tahu Archives

In April this image, received from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

We would like to thank and acknowledge Marg Jones of Christchurch who advised that the woman, third from the left in the back row, is Maureen Briggs of Lyttleton.

We appreciate the continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our request for names and information about photos for Whakaahua Tipuna Whānau.

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Pānui Tamatha Paul, Sonny Ngatai and Ezekial Raui all delivered compelling and engaging stories to inspire rangatahi to follow their dreams and aspirations.

Pūao te Rā – Uramai te Rā – Highlights!

International guest speaker Jo ann Kauffman (Nez Pearce) from the USA challenged everyone to move from transactional relationships into relationships of transformation. She spoke of ways to take care of ourselves, to enjoy the love of music, to be rich in spiritual balance and wellness. And she talked about survival: planning, storing, anticipating, canning, preserving – anticipating.

As dawn breaks the sun beams through, giving light to opportunity, giving light to hope.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu 2019 Whānau Ora Symposium was held in April with the theme Pūao Te Rā – Uramai Te Rā. MCs Sista (Sheree Waitoa) and Che Wilson facilitated the three day event which provided endless opportunities for attendees to reflect, celebrate and connect within the context of Whānau Ora.

Over two days the following Whānau Ora entities and rōpū delivered inspiring kōrero about their strategies and kaupapa that are enabling them to make a difference for whānau:

Ngāi Tūāhuriri opened the wānanga, followed by a welcome from Dr Taku Parai, speaking for Te Taumata who were recognised for their leadership as the representatives of the nine iwi. A key feature of the symposium was the unveiling of nine beautiful banners, each one uniquely representing the nine iwi stood together to create the foundation of Whānau Ora in Te Waipounamu.

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The symposium was a great occasion to celebrate and recognise Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne ki Wairau, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Rarua for their leadership and their dedication in ensuring that all whānau throughout Te Waipounamu could benefit from the Whānau Ora approach.

Speakers included: Maruhaeremuri Nihoniho, Rangimarie Parata-Takurua, Jaye Pukepuke, Helen Leahy, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Eugene Ryder, Hon Peeni Henare, Pari Hunt, Matua Sir Mason Durie, Dr Cath Savage, Donna Matahaere-Atariki and Dame Tariana Turia.

Navigator Tinana collective Ngāti Koata, Ōnuku Marae Omaka Marae Kanohi ki te Kanohi Whānau Ora Connectors FUSH Te Hā o Kawatiri He Toki Apprenticeships Ngāi Kuia Maranga Mai Te Waipounamu Whakaruruhau

Keynote speeches are available to watch on our website: http://www.teputahitanga.org/2019-symposiumkeynotes

From left to right: Hinekura Lawson Candelaria talked about authentic relationships with whānau to make a difference. Dame Tariana Turia expressing the importance of growing whānau capacity, capability and independence. Dr Cath Savage of Ihi Research talking about the Te Pūtahitanga Whānau Ora model as emancipatory, giving freedom to tell our own stories and deliver solutions that work.

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Wave Nine Funding Recipients Announced

On 21 January the Wave Nine ORA Fund was opened to the public. Seventy-four ORA applications were received by the closing date of 10 March. Of these 61% of applications (45) were from new entities that had not previously received funding from Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. The total requested from the 74 applications was $8,124,889.37, over four times as much as we had available; a huge challenge for the commissioning agency going forward. All eyes are on Wellington for the hope that the May budget will deliver support for Whānau Ora to continue to flourish in Te Waipounamu. Check out our website for a full list of recipients announced at the symposium: www.teputahitanga.org/media-releases/closing

Tāwera MR897 Section 2 Block Notice of Annual General Meeting

Agenda:

Trustees of Tāwera MR897 Section 2 wish to invite owners and their whānau to the Annual General Meeting

1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of 2018 AGM minutes 4. Chairperson’s report 5. Financial report 6. Election of new trustees 7. Future plans for Tāwera 8. General business 9. Closing and shared kai

Date: Time: Location:

13 August 2019 10.00am Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi

Whānau are asked to bring a plate for a shared kai afterwards.

Approved by Charlie Williams (Chairperson – (03) 312 6538).

Hinehaka Pitama Whānau Trust

E mihi ana ngā uri o Wereta Tainui Pitama and Ani Pi Te Hauraraka Manakore Maaka. The trustees are calling a meeting of the Hinehaka Pitama Whānau Trust at 10.00am on Sunday, 2 June at Tuahiwi Marae to discuss our future. For further information please contact Sally Pitama: sally.pitama@xtra.co.nz

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Pānui to descendants of James Henry Wixon and Mary Jane Owen

Re: Return of shares to whānau from Southern District Health Board • The beneficiaries of the whānau Trust will be all This pānui provides an update regarding the return of shares from the Southern District Health Board (SDHB) the descendants of James Henry Wixon and Mary to the Wixon whānau. The shares being returned Jane Owen originally belonged to Edna Euphemia (Dawn) Geddes • Expressions of interest were sought from whānau (née Wixon). for the roles of trustees. Three whānau members confirmed their willingness to be trustees, namely: Many of the whānau were hopefully made aware of this Peter (Pita) James Dawson, Karl Francis Wixon matter through a notice in Te Pānui Rūnaka in March and Rowena Moana Beaton 2016.

• The proposed terms of trust are available to view.

Should you wish to view these, please contact the Orders have now been made to transfer the shares from Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre (details below) the SDHB to Mr Karl Wixon conditional upon the shares • We have asked that the application to form the being vested into a whānau trust that is to benefit the whānau trust be set down for hearing during the descendants of James Henry Wixon and Mary Jane month of July in Invercargill. At this stage, that Owen. Mr Wixon has filed an application with the Māori hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 25 Land Court to form such a whānau trust. Usually the July but is subject to change. particulars of a whānau trust are agreed upon by the beneficiaries and trustees. Due to the unusual nature that brought about the need for the proposed whānau trust and large number of beneficiaries, opinion from the whānau is sought through notice in Te Pānui Rūnaka.

Your feedback is sought on the proposed details of the whānau trust, outlined below:

Should you wish to show your support or have any questions or concerns about the proposed whānau trust, please contact the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre before 4.00pm Friday, July 2019 and we can arrange for you to share your opinion.

Phone 0800 626 745 Email: haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz Post: PO Box 633, Dunedin 9054 or visit our offices at level 1, 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin.

• The whānau trust will be called the Edna Dawn Geddes Whānau Trust

Rāpaki MR 875 Sec 19 and others – Māori Reservation

Tēnā koutou katoa e Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, There is an application before the court for an inquiry into the administration of Māori Reservation and to remove Patrick Philip Hutana and Rewi Couch as trustees.

The court gives notice that application A20190002891 has been vacated from the pānui for the May 2019 court hearing due to the Tītī Island season. The application has been rescheduled for hearing in the June pānui.

For further information please contact Stephanie Reid at the Māori Land Court on (03) 962 4900.

To the Shareholders of the Rowallan Alton Incorporation We are seeking the email and/or postal addresses for more than 400 shareholders of the Rowallan Alton Incorporation in order to update our database. The Rowallan Alton Incorporation is for the shareholders of Rowallan, Block VIII, Sec 8 – 15 and Alton, Block VII, Sec 11-13.

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

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

Te Whare o Te Waipounamu

If you have been invited to Te Whare by a staff member for a specific hui or event, you don’t need to do anything as they will pre-register you. If you do not have a hui or event to attend, please contact us on 0800 524 8248 to arrange your pre-registration or email info@ngaitahu.iwi.nz with your name, reason for visit and expected arrival time. When you arrive, you will be granted access to the building if you are pre-registered.

If you need assistance, please call the contact centre on the number above, and they will be happy to help.

In the wake of the recent tragic events in ĹŒtautahi we have been reviewing our security measures here at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu.

As part of this review we have now made the doors at our main entrance swipe-access only, and we require all manuhiri to be pre-registered before arriving at the building.

We enjoy having people call in when they are in the rohe and we continue to welcome and encourage manuhiri to Te Whare. These new measures are in place to ensure our kaimahi are safe and secure at work, as that is our main priority.

We appreciate that many of you take the time to stop in and visit us when you travel to ĹŒtautahi from out of town and we certainly hope this will continue.

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For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

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

Rūnaka Directory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help your whānau stay flu-free this winter It’s much easier staying well than getting better, says Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink (Te Aupōuri).

It can take up to two weeks for the vaccine to be effective so it’s important people get their flu shots as soon as possible, especially those most at risk who qualify for a free flu shot, including:

As winter approaches, now is the time to do what you can to protect yourself and your whānau from getting sick. Unlike the common cold which you can recover from pretty quickly, influenza (the flu) is a very serious illness, that can’t just be ‘shaken off’.

• Hapū/pregnant women • Kaumātua aged 65 years and older • People aged under 65 years with certain medical conditions

That’s why Dr Pink is urging kaumātua to get the flu shot for themselves and their mokopuna.

• Tamariki aged 4 years or under with respiratory illness.

It’s about whānau, and the sooner you and your whānau get your flu shots, the sooner you’re all protected, he says.

Flu shots are also available, at a cost, for anyone else from your doctor, nurse or some pharmacists.

“Immunisation and vaccination should not be viewed as ‘exceptional’ but rather as part of being looking after yourself and others and staying healthy.”

Visit www.flufree.co.nz for more flu facts, information about getting vaccinated and fun games.

Getting the influenza vaccination is the best protection against the flu virus. The vaccine will not make you sick as it does not contain a live virus. This year’s vaccine has also been updated to provide the best protection against the flu strains expected to be circulating this winter.

“Getting vaccinated helps to keep you healthy, so you can spend more time with your whānau and moko.”

Dr Pink is encouraging kaumātua and kuia to set an example and get vaccinated before winter.

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau Both of these images are from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Photography collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives and were taken at the Passing of the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act in Parliament in September 1998.

The first image includes Maria Johnson (second from left), Liz Kereru (far right) and Don Couch (back row, first on left). The second image includes Tokerau Wereta-Osborn (first on the left).

Can you name anyone else in these images? We would love to hear from you. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira in the Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit by calling 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

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