Te Pānui Rūnaka May 2023

TE PANUI RUNAKA

A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF KA –I TAHU NEWS, VIEWS AND EVENTS

KAIKO –URA RU – NANGA | TE RU –NANGA O NGA – TI WAEWAE | TE RU – NANGA O MAKAAWHIO | TE NGA –I TU –A –HURIRI RU –NANGA

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TE RU –NANGA O O –TA – KOU | HOKONUI RU – NANGA | WAIHO –PAI RU – NAKA | O –RAKA APARIMA RU – NAKA | AWARUA RU –NANGA

HARATUA | MAY 2023

Koukourarata Wharf by Brent Hetereka Ruru

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Whakaraupō to Koukourarata, arriving in time for the pōwhiri.

The 100 years, 1000 memories kōrero gave whānau the opportunity to learn more about the history of Tūtehuarewa. Tamariki were catered for with a range of activities, games, and even a karaoke session while parents could browse the stalls, attend a panel discussion, or watch the kapa haka performances. Whānau were also given the opportunity to learn the official waiata of the centenary Tūtehuarewa E Taua E. I tautoko Te Rūnaka o Koukourarata for hosting a beautiful event.

Kia

ora e te whānau,

Kai kā ihoiho o kā mauka whakahī o te motu, tēnā rā tātau i kā āhuataka o te wā. Nāia te reo whakamiha e toro atu nei ki tēnā, ki tēnā o tātau e whakapau kaha ana ki te whakatutuki i te huhua o kā mahi puta noa i ō tātau tini takiwā. Anei rā he kohikohika kōrero o kā piki me kā heke ko pahemo ake i tēnei wā o te tau. Kai aku rakatira, tēnā koutou, otirā tēnā tātau katoa.

It is hard to believe how quickly this year is speeding by. It was wonderful to hear that many of you came together as a wider whānau to celebrate the centenary of Tūtehuarewa whare at Koukourarata over Easter weekend.

The weekend began with the spectacular arrival of Ngāi Tahu waka Kōtukumairangi, which paddled from

While it was pleasing for Koukourarata to mark this milestone, I understand it was bittersweet as whānau reflected on and remembered whānau and tīpuna who are no longer with us. I send my condolences to them, including the whānau of Hineari ‘Hine’ Daken who passed away recently. Aunty/Taua Hine played a huge role in the life and times of Tūtehuarewa over many years. She was excited and supportive of the centenary event being a true ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for all. She will be greatly missed.

In late March the New Zealand leg of Sail GP was held at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke welcomed SailGP manuhiri to Rāpaki Marae during a pōwhiri the day before racing began. Kōtukumairangi set out to transfer the SailGP boat captains from their SailGP vessel to the Rāpaki foreshore. After the pōwhiri, manuhiri enjoyed a delicious hākari prepared by our Rāpaki whānau.

Around 15,000 people attended the two-day weekend event in person and it was broadcast to an estimated global audience of 50 million. Ngāti Wheke worked with Okains Bay Museum to display some of their waka taonga at their marquee in the race village. They also generously shared the story of Kōtukumairangi, our waka tangata, with those in attendance.

Kōtukumairangi arriving at Koukourarata. Photograph: Richie Mills.

Tūtehuarewa Centenary Celebrations.

Kā mihi ki a koutou. My thanks to Rāpaki and all whānau and volunteers who worked so hard over the past few months to bring this event to life.

We recognise that the recovery and rebuild following February’s devastating Cyclone Gabrielle will be an enormous task. While it may no longer feature in the daily news headlines, our extended East Coast whanaunga and many others are still struggling with the lasting impact of the cyclone. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has committed $1 million to assist whānau, hapū, iwi and marae on the East Coast where our whakapapa connections are.

Thank you e te whānau for your generosity – alongside our Ngāi Tahu Relief Fund, we have received more than $100,000 in donations from Papatipu Rūnanga and whānau to go towards the cyclone recovery. We really appreciate your ongoing support.

In March, our Whānau and Emergency Response team quickly gathered a huge quantity of essential supplies and got them onboard the HMNZS Canterbury which headed to Napier and Gisbourne. Twelve pallets in total were loaded, containing gas bottles, Emergency Packs or Go Bags, blankets and towels. We also loaded twenty generators and worked with Westpac who contributed 1,000 litres of water, as well as nappies and toilet paper.

We continue to work with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the New Zealand Defence Force, Iwi leaders, as well as local and central government officials to provide appropriate support where we can.

It was exciting to see the launch of the Kāi Tahu Book Club early March on World Book Day. Each month Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will review a new book centered in Te Ao Māori on our social media channels. These books will vary from novels, to myths, to political essays, to children’s books and more. Keep an eye out for giveaways e te whānau.

The launch of the book club coincided with the release of Bubba Thompson and Dr Michael Stevens new book, Te Ara A Kiwa. With translations from Paulette TamatiElliffe, the book represents a way for tamariki both locally and nationwide to learn and understand local place names, deep dive into the history of the Motupōhue

(Bluff) area and celebrate te reo Māori. Congratulations to Bubba, Michael, and Paulette on your incredible kaupapa.

It was wonderful to see Te Matatini go ahead in Tāmaki Makaurau in February. All teams who performed in the 50th iteration of the competition were spectacular. Each of our three Waitaha teams who represented Te Waipounamu should be incredibly proud of their efforts. Te Matatini named Mātaatua representatives Te Whānau a Apanui as this year’s winners of the Ngāpō Pimia Wehi Duncan McIntyre trophy and the championship title of Te Matatini 2023.

Remember e te whānau, the School Starter Packs are back, so if you know of tamariki turning five, make sure their whānau contacts the Ngāi Tahu Grants team to ensure they recieve a pack. Each School Starter Pack includes a jacket, lunch box, drink bottle, stationary, pounamu, and more. All registered Ngāi Tahu tamariki turning five who are enrolled in primary school and living in New Zealand or overseas can receive a School Starter Pack. (All tamariki who have turned five since July 1 2022 are also eligble). The Ngāi Tahu Grants team are available to answer any pātai you may have about the packs, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 0800 KAI TAHU or by emailing – schoolstarterpack@ngaitahu. iwi.nz

As winter draws closer I encourage you to provide manaaki to whānau and remain vigilant as we approach the cooler months. Please continue to stay home when you are māuiui and wash your hands often.

While the cooler months see us often staying indoors, I look forward to celebrating Matariki as an extended whānau in July – stay tuned in to our social media channels over the next few months to be the first to hear about events happening in your rohe to mark Matariki.

Stay warm and take care e te whānau, Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa.

Lisa Tumahai Kaiwhakahaere

“My iwi is the bestest in the whole world — no-one is as kind as my iwi!” – Gabriel (Age 5), School Starter Pack recipient.

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Koukourarata Wharf by Brent Hetereka Ruru

Ko Koukourarata tōku hapū

Ko Tūtehuarewa tōku marae

Nō Ōtautahi ahau

Ko Brent Hetereka Ruru tōku ingoa

The illustration is the view from the Koukourarata marae wharekai veranda and is part of a series of illustrations titled "Levy –My Tūrangawaewae".

The wharf echo's laughter and play of yesteryear, where growing up we

fished from, swam from, watched waka arrive and depart from, or, to just sit, when the bay is calm, and be present with the panoramic surroundings of Koukourarata.

This piece was drawn after taking some quiet time after Upoko Sonny Ruru's tangihanga (dad), was laid to rest up at the urupā.

Te Pānui Rūnaka Survey

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Kaikōura Rūnanga

Congratulations Congratulations to Michelia McBride for graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

A big mihi to everyone who has celebrated their birthday in recent months. If you aren't on the lists below, aroha mai and Happy Birthday!

April

Tanya Weepu, Joe Mason, Julie Campbell, Blossom Meihana-Eiffie, Karley Tauwhare, Sue Meihana, Tiare Mason-Couston, Tui Tauwhare, Quentin Johansson, Tamia Osikai, Ngariki Tamainu, Benjamin Price, Awatea Tamainu, Flynn Sargeant, Teena Henderson, Matthew Sollis, Luke Jones, Hektor Simpson, Lucretia Treadgold.

May

Shannon Robinson, Tahana Tauwhare, Moria Tainui, Emma Tainui, Karen Coakley, Papakura Tainui, Lionel Tainui, Hector Tainui, Henare Mason, Eniitan EwebiyiMeihana , Tainui Coakley, Tahu Coulston, Te Rua Mason,

Jayne Dottie Morrision, Adiriana Weepu, James Tuhuru Gibbs, Vicki Ratana, Donald Mason, Ari Royal-Tamainu, Kourtney Lang, Anika Ngaamo, Paige Hutana, Hector Tainui Jnr., Aaron Tainui, Hugo Davies, Liam GutsellCoakley, Harley Panapa.

Hei pēpi

Congratulations to Delane Luke and Jahkaya Tukaki on the safe arrival of their twins in the early hours of 7 February. Kahotea Ramari Luke was born at 1.26am weighing 6lb 6oz and her brother Kerei Kapene Luke followed quickly after at 1.36am weighing 7lb 5oz. Mama and Papa are doing really well and Kaiaio is a great tuakana to our two little blessings.

Who raises our tamariki?

Who raises our tamariki?

Who binds our people together?

Who binds our people together?

Who builds our communities?

Who builds our communities?

Who leaves our legacy?

Who leaves our legacy?

And who guides our future generations?

...it is whānau.

And who guides our future generations? ...it is whānau.

That’s why the Whānau as First Navigators programme helps empower whānau to care for our greatest taonga of all, our tamariki.

That’s why the Whānau as First Navigators programme helps empower whānau to care for our greatest taonga of all, our tamariki. The programme ensures whānau are connected with local providers who help with early and preventative family support services.

The programme ensures whānau are connected with local providers who help with early and preventative family support services.

For more information visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/wafn

For more information visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/wafn

Kōmiti Mātauranga

Kia ora, e te whānau!

We have some news to share from our Komiti Mātauranga (Education Committee). Please check out the pānui – we hope to see you at one, some or all of our upcoming hui and wānanga.

To register for any of the wānanga, or if you have any questions etc, please send an email to: matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Upcoming Wānanga / Workshops

• May 12-14: Matariki is setting, and we’ve got Victoria Campbell coming to support us with a wānanga around Puanga, Matariki, and how our tīpuna may have interacted with the stars and environment.

• June 10: Join us for a kōrero on how we can protect and engage with the kōrero held in our wharenui, Tūhuru. We’ll have support from a lawyer skilled in supporting Māori to understand the rules around IP (intellectual property). We’ll also have support from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, including the whakapapa team - this will be a great chance to check if all your whānau are registered with our iwi and with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.

• July 9-12: Kura Reo ki Arahura – we’re coming back with another opportunity to learn te reo on our marae, with your whānau. More details to follow.

Website

www.ngatiwaewae.org.nz is live now!

Please check it out and register so you can access our whānau only content including videos, downloadable resources and more. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter so you get the pānui/notices when we have kaupapa coming up.

Pukapuka – Books

Through our te reo Māori strategy we have developed a set of pukapuka for whānau. The three kaupapa covered are:

– our pepeha as Ngāti Waewae,

– some of the pou from our wharenui and the places they connect to, and

– pounamu – including some of the different varieties and the Poutini and Waitaiki kōrero. Whānau can buy these at a discounted rate through the website – you need to register to get access to the shop, let Ariana know if you need any support: matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

He Ruru Mātauranga ki Te Tai Poutini

You may have seen an invite floating around to attend some training for one of our pūrākau/narratives –we had several whānau take up the invite in March for our trainings in Kawatiri, Māwhera and Hokitika. We looked at one version of the Poutini and Waitaiki kōrero alongside whānau and kaiako/teachers from local schools and ECE centres. If you’d like to be part of future trainings, please make sure you’re signed up to the newsletter on the website.

Kaumātua

We organised a day out for our kaumātua based on Te Tai Poutini on the last Tuesday of each month. If you, or your kaumātua, haven’t been getting texts or calls from Catherine, we probably don’t have your contact details. Please send these through to matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or 027 360 5915.

In the past few months, we have had a picnic at Kaniere where we hosted kaumātua from Arowhenua at Arahura, as well as a trip to the movies in Māwhera.

Communications

Elly sends out regular emails and texts to whānau for a range of different kaupapa, please send her an email if you’re not receiving these so she can check if you’re on the list.

We also share notices through our two Facebook pages: Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga, and Poutini Ngāi Tahu. Make sure you’re part of both of those spaces so you don’t miss out!

We’ll also be using the list of whānau registered through the website, and posting updates directly to the website. We have quite a few kaupapa coming up this year, so making sure you’re on mailing lists will mean you’ve got the best chance of being in the loop.

Ngā mihi nui!

Te Matatini, Tamaki Herenga waka, Herenga tangata!!!

Congratulations to all the kapa who represented their rohe at Te Matatini held at Ngā Ana Wai, Eden Park. After four long years it was fantastic to celebrate each group that performed on stage especially our groups

Ngā Manu a Tāne, Te Poutūmārō and Te Ahikaaroa and acknowledge Whakataerangi White who stood with Te Ahikaaroa and shone bright up there in the front row! We were happy to be there and so proud to be Māori!!!

Mai i te tīmatanga ki te whakamutunga he hui tino papai rawa atu. Ki te hau kainga Ngāti Whatua, ngā kapa katoa o te motu, ngā ringawera, ngā kaimanaaki, ka mau te wehi, e kore e mimiti te puna aroha ki a koutou katoa!

Ka huri te kei ki te rohe o Aotea – 2025!

Top: Te Ahikaaroa.

Left: Whakataerangi White on stage with Te Ahikaaroa.

Above: Katene, Cazna & Shannon at the Bonz N Stonz stall.

Left, above: Cazna, Harlem, Ani & Vicki at the Kia Ora Hauora stall in the Hauora village.

Left: Huia & Brent Swann, their two sons, Tamati & Tahu Potiki, (back left) with Taua Horiana, and Lani & Jacob Carter.

Ka Rawe Max Johansson!

Max Johansson qualified for his school athletics and then went on to compete at West Coast Districts in Greymouth. He qualified there in all events but had to pick three to go on and compete in at Canterbury Secondary School preliminaries. Max chose to compete in Shot Put, 100m Sprint and 200m Sprint and got through to the semi-finals for 100m, and finals for 200m.

The Canterbury finals were held in March and first up he had his 100m sprint semi where he placed to go through to the final. At the final for the 100m he came in 7th place and then later that afternoon competed in his 200m sprint final where he came in 2nd place.

He now has the opportunity to represent at the South Island Secondary Schools in Invercargill in April. Ka Rawe Max!

Rūnanga business

If you have any Rūnanga Business queries, please contact our Rūnanga Administrator, Elly –Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 037556451.

Our rūnanga hui are held bimonthly on the second Sunday of the month. Our next rūnanga hui will be held on the 11th of June at Arahura Marae.

Any marae bookings or queries please contact our Marae Manager, Miriama: Events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or 037556451.

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae Whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, please send any news, announcements, achievements, pānui and/or photos to Elly and we will include them.

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae otherwise you can email Elly for a digital copy.

If you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are always very helpful, you can contact them on 0800 KAITAHU (524824).

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa!

Nei anō te reo tāwhiri o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

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

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Kia ora e te whānau, it has been a busy few months with a couple of whanaukataka events on the go, Waitangi Day, rūnanga meetings and our annual whānau picnic. The weather was touch and go for our Waitangi celebrations, but we had a fabulous warm fine day for our whānau picnic.

Pēpi Hou

Nau mai e te pēpi hou, e te uri o Kāti Mahaki ko Tiniura Tutoko Ka Heke Ka Whā tōna ikoa. Ko Ashlea Dee Williams tōna māmā nō Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Tinomana ki Rarotonga hoki. Ko Kahurangi Mataroa Parāoa Wilson Mahuika tōna pāpā nō Poutini Kāi Tahu me Ngāti Porou.

We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of pēpi number two for Ashlea and Kahuraki and big brother for Whaiariki. Tiniura entered the world on 15 February, weighing in at 8lbs 6oz. Delivered by his māmā and pāpā, and watched over by tāua, Kara Edwards.

Ko te whakamāramataka o tōna ikoa, ko Tiniura te ikoa o tōna Koro nō Tahiti, i te taha o tōna Māmā. Ko Tutoko te ikoa o tōna tipuna rakatira nō Whakatipu Waitai, i te taha o tōna Pāpā. ‘Ka Heke Ka Whā’ acknowledges the four ways Tiniura can trace his ancestry directly back to his tipuna Tutoko through his paternal grandparents, Brent Mahuika and Kara Edwards.

Waitangi Day

Having not been able to hold our celebrations for a few years and with the impending orange weather warning system we made sure we had a plan B if Tāwhirimātea decided he would have a party.

Our marae is under development, so it was decided to hold celebrations in Hokitika at Lazar Park. This venue proved to be worth its weight in gold with plenty of shelter when the odd shower passed through, large enough to house our manuhiri who arrived to listen to the history of the Treaty, learn about local Māori place names, eat some yummy hāngī participate in kupenga and rongoā.

We needed plan B for our hāngī because of the rain the previous day would have meant a hāngī pit full of water!

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Ashlea Williams and Tiniura.

Steve McLaren, Rachael Forsyth, Kara Edwards, Malachi McLaren and Theresa Rooney serving kai at Waitangi Day.

The hāngī was a huge hit with everyone able to go home with a small plate for tea as well.

Huge thanks to our partners and helpers who made this happen, Westland District Council, Hokitika Lion’s Club, Ministry of Culture and Heritage, and Ngāti Waewae.

Whānau Picnic

Our annual whānau picnic was held on a glorious West Coast day at the Woodstock Domain. We had a fantastic turnout and lots of fun was had by young and old.

Drinks and a BBQ were much appreciated by whānau after participating in good old fashioned games such as sack races, running races and three-legged races.

Rūnanga Meeting

Our rūnanga meetings have kicked off for the year with the first one being held on Sunday 5 February at Lazar Park, with a small number whānau braving the torrential wind and rain to attend.

Paul Madgwick gave a presentation on Te Ara Pounamu which is an exciting project for Poutini Ngāi Tahu.

Our next whānau rūnanga meeting will be held on 13 May keep an eye out in your email box for more information closer to the time.

Ngā Mate, Barry Wilson

We were deeply saddened at the passing of Barry Ashley Wilson on 28 February at home with his family at the age of 76. Barry was the much-loved son of Bert and Elsie Wilson and brother of Russell and Lorraine (deceased), Naomi and his stepbrother Clive. Barry was the cherished husband of Judy, and the much-loved father and fatherin-law of Anthony and Kathleen, Gene and Kirsty, a loved and adored Pop of Jessica, Braden, Aston and Seth and great grandpop of Max, Heath, and Lincoln. He was also a much-loved uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

We wish to acknowledge and thank Barry for his contribution to our rūnanga which began following our formation in the 1980s and continued until his final days. Most recently he was our representative on Development West Coast and the Westland District Council Wastewater options Governance group. We also acknowledge his contribution towards commerce and development in Hokitika and the Westland District.

Up Coming Events:

Rūnanga Meeting 13 May, RSVP to Makaawhio.admin@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz, venue to be confirmed.

Whānau Preparedness Day, hosted by Ngāi Tahu, to prepare whānau for an emergency, 22 May, St John’s, Hokitika. Please also register your interest with the office also.

Kaumātua Day, 30 May, Arahura.

Right: Maya Mahuika and a helper making kupenga.

Malachi McLaren serving the BBQ lunch.

Barry Wilson.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua has earnt bragging rights with her first short film ‘Whitey and Te Putiputi’ screening in this year's Māoriland Film Festival. This is the largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Her film was given official selection status in the festival which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary.

In her television mahi Kura produced a number of stories for TV3’s The Hui summer series in the last weeks of Mihingarangi Forbes being the show's presenter. One story received the highest number of Facebook views for its summer series, and remains most popular. Kura has been an assistant editor with The Hui but will follow Mihingarangi Forbes and multi-awardwinning show creator Annabelle Lee-Mather to work on their new show launching soon.

However, it is her great love for comedy that she keeps returning to. After some time on the stand-up comedy circuit, last year she won the NZ Raw Comedy Competition, and Best Newcomer – NZ Comedy Guild as well as a string of other awards. Now she is debuting her first ever solo show called Hōhā Guy from the 9 – 13 May at Bats Theatre in Wellington.

Using what she loves to be helpful for our whānau needing support. Kura used this expression to perform with other entertainers in a crucial fundraiser for Cyclone Gabrielle victims. Aptly called The Māori Comic Relief Benefit, the fundraiser was held at Te Pou Theatre in West Auckland on 1 April.

The Māori Comic Relief Performers, l-r from top: Kura Forrester, Kura Turuwhenua, Albert Belz, Bailey Poching, Courtney Dawson, Aroha Awarau, Heta Dawson and Joel McCarthy.

EMERGENCY ‘GO B AG’

What should be in your Emergency ‘Go Bag’?

These are important items that you may need, especially in the first 72 hours after an emergency. Anything you have that you are able to grab quickly and carry a long distance could be your ‘Go Bag’.

Raincoat or poncho, spare clothes

Blankets or sleeping bags

Important documents like copies of your passport, birth certificates, or other forms of ID

Emergency cash

Two 500ml water bo les and purification tablets

Masks, gloves, toiletries

Torch, ba eries, matches, radio (wind-up or ba ery charged) Head

Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food and a can opener

Medication you rely on

Tools, rubbish bags

First aid kit, safety pins, scissors

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

On Saturday 18 March whānau had the opportunity to participate in a bio-blitz for Muriwai o Whata. A Bio-Blitz is an event focused on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.

The day was a success and hundreds of species were collected by whānau, rangatahi, and the wider community. Many specialists were on hand to help identify the species, share knowledge, and show attendees how to record their collections. The day was complete with a BBQ and warm sunshine –ngā mihi to all of those who were able to attend.

Annual Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata –joint event with Environment Canterbury

Clockwise from top left: Muriwai o Whata; Rangatahi learning how to collect specimens; Rangatahi learning a method for sampling fish; Isaac Emmitt holding a fragment of shark skeleton.

Callum Jones – Representative for the 2023 Tuia Programme

Taumutu Rūnanga are pleased to appoint Callum Jones as our Taumutu representative for the 2023 Tuia Programme. The Tuia Programme was founded by the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) and provides opportunities for successful applicants to meet regularly with their local mayor, participate in civic events, grow their networks, and connect with fellow rangatahi throughout the year.

Callum has grown up actively involved at Ngāti Moki marae, attending tamariki day and other events with his tāua, Aunty Marg Jones. We are proud of Callum for stepping up into this wonderful rangatahi leadership opportunity.

Chloe Cull – Te Puna Waiwhetū

Congratulations to Chloe Cull who started as Pouarataki – Curator Māori in the Curatorial Team at Te Puna Waiwhetū Art Gallery (Christchurch).

Accompanied by her Taua Denise and Poua, Chloe was welcomed at a small and intimate whakatau on Tuesday 6 February. Chloe and her whānau extend their thanks to Maatakiwi Wakefield for her support during the whakatau. We wish Chloe well in her new role and look forward to watching that space for upcoming exhibitions.

Rūnanga Business

We send out a monthly e-pānui and other important communications to our whānau via our whānau emailing list. If you would like to be added to the list, please email us at Taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga

Ara Wairewa e!

We’ve had a busy start to the year at Wairewa Marae and for our Rūnanga, with more to come and hopefully in a sustainable way.

We had the official signing of our agreement with Orion Group to recloak hundreds of hectares of our pāmu in native forest; we’ve had heaps of rōpū come through for noho from the likes of TRONT, the University of Canterbury, Fulton Hogan. We’ve had a few tangihanga to acknowledge, not just from our own whenua but all over the takiwā.

Education grants have been ticking over – if you haven’t accessed this yet, please do contact the tari for a link to our online form! And also, please encourage your

whānau to register with Wairewa, so we can reach more of our own through pānui, FB and kanohi kitea.

Looking ahead from Kahuru to Takurua and Matariki, we have the māra kai still going although we’ll be resting some of the soil; we’ve got Irakehu Pae ki Tua, a partnership with Whai Rawa brewing for our members and plans to expand our tīma so we can have more support on the ground to pull off our projects.

Thank you for allowing me, the executive team and the rest of us in the tari to serve.

Mauri ora! Nā, Kelly Barry Manahautū, Wairewa Rūnanga general manager

Chloe Cull and whānau.

Callum Jones.

Mana Tangata Pou – Education Grants

Here’s a kōrero sent in from Michael Taylor from Kirikiriroa, in thanks for his Wairewa Education Grant.

Tēnā koe e te mokopuna!

“Lush native ngahere, crystal clear moana, immaculate beaches. All of these I experienced in my time on Great Barrier Island; I was given the incredible chance to go to Aotea for five days. We were able to do so many adrenaline packed activities, some of which were out on the deep blue moana for countless hours kayaking. I was one of a few students who were picked to go to Aotea/Great barrier island. While there, I made some precious friendships and was privileged to learn about the rich history of Aotea. Aotea is such an isolated part of Aotearoa, and the culture of the local iwi is quite unique to this island. I sincerely thank Wairewa Rūnanga for providing financial assistance.”

And here we have Te Paea Lee, in her brand-new high school uniform for the start of the school year.

PADi divers training for Wairewa

Kairuku gathered for weekend classes.

Pōwhiri mo te kaupapa, Irakehu Pae ki Tua

More than 50 Irakehu hapū members gathered at Wairewa Marae in March, united in their collective interest in the continuation of our ancestral practices as kaikaranga and kaikōrero. This included members from the kaupapa guiding elders, Te Kāhui Tāwharau, those who are seasoned in their roles on the marae atea and many who are just beginning their haerenga learning about the preservation of marae tikanga.

Together, the rōpū brought the mauri of the kaupapa on to the marae with a pōwhiri, before mihimihi and a kōrero about Irakehu Pae ki Tua from Kelly Barry and Jymal Morgan. Everyone shared a kapu tī before hearing from kaumātua about their own reasons for being present, their own memories about the marae, karanga and whaikōrero. It was such a beautiful moment in time; we ran an hour over and definitely think an over-night wānanga is in order next time!

Irakehu Pae ki Tua is a kaupapa being held between Ōnuku and Wairewa Rūnanga together as Ngāti Irakehu

Mana Whenua Mana Moana have been working on a kaupapa behind the scenes for a while now, with the hopes of upskilling more of our own whānau to harvest from our moana.

This kaupapa got underway last year, led by Robin Wybrow on the Mana Whenua Mana Moana Pou. After lots of planning and organising, we put two rōpū of eight kairuku (divers) through their PADi Open Water Diver Certification in March and April.

(the united hapū of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula). At the start of the year, the Rūnanga secured funding to start supporting more whānau to learn about karanga and whaikōrero practices, the tikanga of pōwhiri and a development of hapū reo Māori. In recent weeks,

Maatakiwi Wakefield speaking at the first Irakehu Pae ki Tua wānanga.

we sent out pānui to ask whānau to register interest in this kaupapa. The first of three wānanga happened on 19 March and Te Kāhui Tāwharau identified those who could sign up for a more intensive learning process. Over the year, these tāngata from Ōnuku and Wairewa will meet up regularly with the Kaiara Tautoko, Kenny Brown, to go over kaupapa, reo and develop what they have learnt. They’ll also attend regular reo lessons together here in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.

This is the first time we’ve run any kaupapa like this and we’re learning as we go; with support, this could be something we keep up for years to come, supporting more whānau Irakehu to stand on their marae and uphold our traditional practices.

Nau mai, kōrero mai –office contact details

Whether you’d like to register your tamariki, or enquire about grants available, we’re here and want to hear from you whānau.

Please contact us on wairewa.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 WAIREWA.

Whānau Day in the Māra

A bunch of whānau came together for our fifth or sixth working bee in the marae māra kai in the middle of March, just on time for the Autumnal Equinox. Tamanuiterā was beaming down on us and it felt so good to be together, digging weeds, harvesting kai, kōrero and of course, a mean kai. We had something like 14 tamariki and pēpi there keeping each other busy with harvesting, eating rōpere and kēmu; we'll share their photos from the day in our next pānui. We were also lucky to here from Miriama Buchanan about Para Kore and how we can bring the kaupapa of reducing waste on to our marae.

Everyone who came out took whatever huawhenua/veges they wanted, and our Whānau Ora Navigator Cassie took the rest out to whānau on her Monday visits.

Tino pai whānau, our first seasonal harvest is done!

Left: Tamariki at the kai tēpu with Nan Jackie Barry; tamariki harvesting kamokamo and poukena.

Left: The kōrero that happens over a kai and kaputī! Above: Theo Bunker shares some of his stories of Wairewa, Ōnuku and Irakehu with the wharenui.

Bonnie and Hana under Maunga Tipuna te Ūpoko o Tahumatā.

Ōnuku Rūnanga

Ōnuku Taonga Tuku Iho Wānanga

In late February Ōnuku held a wānanga for whānau to interact with taonga associated with our takiwā. The wānanga was part of a project funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s Mātauranga Māori Fund, managed by Te Pouhere Taonga, Heritage New Zealand. The Akaroa Museum, Okains Bay Museum, and Canterbury Museum were all involved in bringing back taonga to the marae for the wānanga.

On Saturday evening Ariana Tikao shared more aspects of the sound world of our tīpuna, in a demonstration of taonga pūoro, Māori instruments, and whānau then relaxed to a taonga puoro sound meditation.

Ariana, as the project’s lead researcher, has also been working with The Ngāi Tahu Archive team who have started creating records in their database Kareao. Helen Brown shared some initial records with whānau during the wānanga. This mahi will ensure that Ōnuku whānau will be able to access information about the taonga of our tīpuna, no matter where in the world they live.

Some Akaroa locals also attended, including Nigel Harrison, whose mother was gifted a small kete with a pounamu in it, on the occasion of his birth, as a koha from “Old Mā Tikao” from Ōnuku. This kete, and other ones like it, are now in the care of the Akaroa Museum. Other taonga associated with Ōnuku whānau included a multicoloured piupiu, and hue (gourd) with woven kupenga made by our tāua Amiria Puhirere; and a pā mangā – a fishing pole for barracouta, made by Pop Henare Keefe.

One unique taonga, usually on display at the Okains Bay Museum is a whakapakoko rākau, or god stick, found in Bruce’s Creek, Pakaiariki, Akaroa, by Louis Narbey in 1973. It has been carbon dated to around 1400 so is a very early and significant taonga for our area.

Many pounamu toki, hei tiki and hei pounamu have been found in our rohe, and we were fortunate to have Dougal Austin (Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, Waitaha), a Senior Curator of Mātauranga Māori from Te Papa Tongarewa give us a talk about pounamu technology and then demonstrate mahi hoānga. It was an amazing feeling being able to rub pounamu onto hoānga (sandstone) and experience the same sound and sensation our ancestors would have felt when they made their pounamu taonga.

Through this project we will also be able to connect with kōrero associated with some of the sites where the taonga were found. These include wāhi tipuna such as Wainui, Ōnawe, Ōnuku, Pōhatu (Flea Bay) and the Akaroa township. A boat trip on the Sunday was an opportunity to share kōrero with whānau about the history of some of these sites.

Vanessa Gray of Hiwa Media filmed wānanga highlights, and some of these will be soon be available on the Ōnuku website. We would like to thank the Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the Akaroa Museum, Okains Bay Museum, Canterbury Museum, and the Ngāi Tahu Archive for their support of this project, and Dougal Austin all others who attended and contributed to this wānanga.

Top: Daniel Smith (Akaroa Museum) and Nigel Intemann (Okains Bay Museum). Above: Piupiu made by Amiria Puhirere. (More photographs on next page.)

Photographs by Huia Pacey.

Madison Tainui

Kia Ora, Ko Madison Tainui tāku ingoa. I am in my final year at the University of Canterbury studying towards a Bachelor of Health Science with a double major in Public Health and Health Education.

I am currently working on a fantastic initiative created by Dardanelle and Alexis. The programme is called the Māra Kai Packs, and aims to address the current cost of living crisis our community and whānau are facing.

The idea is to work with different whānau to create a vegetable garden so that they can then be more self-sufficient and self-sustainable, and at the same time, gain effective horticultural practices. Whānau will be spending time together and strengthening connections with

our rūnanga. The goal for me is to empower whānau to be able to grow their own vegetables and provide for their whānau.

So far, I have purchased products and horticultural equipment and worked with two families to help begin their gardens. I will learn more myself and hope to spread the word about Māra Kai Packs.

Jess and Simon Rogers, and Polly Rhodes and Ngaio Tuari viewing taonga inside our whare tipuna, Karaweko; right: Taonga from the Akaroa Museum.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Arowhenua kaumātua trip to Arahura

Arowhenua kaumātua, all 34 of us, set off again at the early hour of 7am from the marae on Thursday, 16 February, destination Arahura. The mood was light, jovial, and full of expectations. We had kaumātua with us that had not been on previous trips. This was great to see, as we keep building our numbers.

The first stop was Rakaia, followed by Darfield for morning tea, a stretch of the legs, and that dreaded word these days a “cigarette” for some. On time and heading for Arthurs Pass. Two Men @ Work stops and a loss of nearly an hour deterred no one. The rowdy lot at the back of the bus kept everyone entertained and it was just another excuse for fresh air and a ciggy. As we exited the pass you could see we were in for beautiful sunny weather, most unexpected for Hokitika people would say. Weather-wise we have been lucky with all of our trips away. What a lovely scenic drive along the coast before we turned off for Arahura. Only 20 minutes late, not bad.

We were welcomed onto the marae with a pōwhiri, followed by kai. We were joined by some Arahura kaumātua. The staff put on a beautiful kai for us and over kai, there were plenty of discussions and catch-ups. After kai, we all went back into the wharenui, and introductions were made with a lot of laughs. The carvings were spoken about. The inside of the marae is stunning, listening to who carved them, the time it took, and the meanings of some of them, everyone present was enthralled. We also met our kamahi, Joe Mason, and his moko who would also join us for dinner that evening and accompany us the following day.

Top: Arowhenua and Ngāti Waewae Kaumatua; Left: Gray Taipana.

Time to check in at the Beachfront Hotel which was our accommodation for the night – all rooms had ocean views. We like to spoil our kaumātua.

Our meals were catered by the hotel with a three-course dinner and a full buffet breakfast the following morning. After dinner that evening several kaumātua visited the Glow Worm caves which were just down the road from the hotel, while the rest enjoyed a few drinks and time to take in their surroundings overlooking the ocean.

More kai to start the day it was beginning to seem like all we did was eat. Our first stop was the Ngāti Waewae Pounamu shop.

Joe our kamahi for the day gave a talk to the kaumātua on pounamu after which many made purchases in the store. While waiting for those still shopping, others sat outside enjoying another day of beautiful sunshine, looking at the Hokitika landmark – the clock tower – and eating ice cream. Did I say we all just had a cooked breakfast!

It was back on the bus to take a quick ride along the shoreline before embarking on a visit to Roto Māhinapua. What a majestical place. The view was spectacular and the kaumātua sang a waiata which made it even more special. We had all been given the background to the roto at the marae the previous day.

The next stop was the Arahura Bridge at the awa. Again, our kamahi Joe gave us a very informative talk. It was then time to go back to the marae for lunch and to say our goodbyes before departing for Arowhenua.

The Arowhenua kaumātua would like to express our many thanks to all the Ngāti Waewae staff, kaumātua, kaimahi, and everyone else that made this visit possible, the hospitality shown to the Arowhenua kaumātua will be forever remembered.

Jenny Mills, Aloma Anglem and Liz McMillan in background.

Lisa Donaldson (AWS) and Susy Waaka.

Dick Te Kapa, Tim Russell, Charlie Solomon-Rehe and Wayne Reuben.

Ruth Garvin.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi. We would welcome a small caption and photo to share in our weekly pānui.

Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one. Please contact us as we would like to support you in any way we can.

Marae

It has been wonderful to see our marae busy with multiple whānau stays, wānanga events, school visits and meetings happening again. The calendar is filling up more each month and we have been able to welcome home newly registered members, those that haven’t visited for some time, as well as our regular visitors who all enjoy the unique experience that is Waihao. It is always a pleasure to have those that live away return home and reconnect. Jump on the website and check out the marae bookings calendar to see when it may be available for your next visit! https://waihaorunanga.co.nz/

Opening of New School Building – Aoraki Mt Cook Primary School

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

On Saturday 11 March, Tewera and I went up to Aoraki Mt Cook Primary School to support the opening of their new school building. We had beautiful weather, and a wonderful clear view of Aoraki on the drive in.

The school community has worked hard over the last few years, amidst the challenges that Covid brought with it to complete their dream of a new school building fit-for-purpose. It was a pleasure to be a part of their celebrations, and to be there for the blessing on this special occasion. We were treated to performances by their pupils of musical instruments, waiata, haka, speeches, stories and kai.

It was a great day out for us and the community. Here is a picture of the end of the ceremony as current and ex pupils gathered on the deck to sing us Aoraki e.

Kā mihi, Nicole

Upcoming Pōwhiri

It would be lovely to have whānau here representing tangata whenua.

• Waimate High School 10 May, 9am

• Waihao Downs School, 21 June, 10.30am

• Rapidaction American High School Students – Sunday 2 July, 1pm and Monday 10 July, 1pm

Whānau Input

The next whānau hui will be Sunday, 18 June

We are looking forward to welcoming you home either in person or by electronic connection.

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka and your weekly news sent out on the Mailerlite email platform. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. If you are not receiving the weekly news and would like to, please let us know.

Aoraki Mt Cook Primary School new building.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Office

Please note our new office opening hours 10am to 3pm

He Mamae Aroha

Acknowledging the recent passing of Karen Waterreus and William ‘Bill’ Pile.

Haereka to Te Kohurau

Around 40 whānau had planned to visit Takiroa Rock Art site and the Waitaki Orchards, however the weather had other plans for us all. We all skipped the first stop and headed to the Kurow Memorial Hall where we were could enjoy a nice warm place to have some whānau time and listen to presentations from Kaiwhakahaere

New Role in the office –Projects and Asset Manager Gareth Boyt

Gareth has been around for the past year as projects coordinator and moving forward will be leading in this space in the newly created role. “I have been privileged to work for the whānau for the last year and a half, prior to this role as project coordinator for Moeraki Ltd. Charlotte and I moved to the takiwā in 2019 from Murupara in Te Ikawhenua and have enjoyed connecting with Moeraki and having the opportunity to raise our son Rākaihautū with the support of our Moeraki whānau. I have prior experience in the ecological and environmental field as both a practitioner and kaiako, and have a passion for food sovereignty and environmental sustainability. Kia ora!”

Justin Tipa, Victoria Campbell (General Manager TRoM) and Gareth Boyt (Projects and Assets Manager). It was a great opportunity for everyone to learn about what is going on up the Waitaki Valley, and some exciting potential business opportunities. We were delivered some yummy Waitaki orchard fruits to taste and enjoy before we arrived at the orchard. Greeted by the family who has owned the Waitaki Orchard for the past 20 years, we were given a tour of the property. It was a great moment for whānau to ask questions and see the potential of the space which can support many future aspirations.

New Role Te Hā o Maru – Stop smoking coach and whānau ora –introducing Jac Te Maiharoa

We are so happy to have Jac undertaking this important mahi within the community, if you would like to stop smoking, please get in touch with her.

Email: Jacinta.TeMaiharoa@stopsmoking.nz

Reita Mathews and Jenn Hallett visiting the Waitaki Orchards on a recent whānau haereka to Te Kohurau.

Introducing Marie Dunn

Marie is our new archaeology intern who is assisting in some mahi over the next few months with our Tikoraki excavations materials.

Ko Tuatāpere te mauka

Ko Waipātiki te awa

Ko Hotu Māmoe te tipuna

Ko Ururaokapuaraki, ko Takitimu, ko Tokomaru, ko Arawa kā waka

Ko Kāti Māmoe me Kāi Tahu kā iwi

Ko Kāti Rakiwhakaputa te hapū

Ko Makāti ki Te Ākau Tai Toka te ūkaipō

Ko Marie te ikoa

Tēnā koutou katoa. Nōku te hōnore ki te mahi hei kaihura mō te Rūnaka o Moeraki.

I am very excited and honoured to be working with Te Rūnaka o Moeraki as an archaeology intern over the coming months. I met some of you when I first arrived to participate in the Tikoraki excavations, and I look forward to sharing kōrero and meeting new faces over the course of my work.

My previous research has focused on cultural landscapes, which was the subject on my Master’s dissertation looking at my tāua Marna Dunn’s writings on our whānau kāika in Te Ākau Tai Toka.

However, my previous work with the Tikoraki project has been more hands on in processing the midden material to understand the lifeways of tīpuna. Going forward with this mahi I’m excited to engage more with whānau, learning about the kōrero of this beautiful rohe, and seeing how this guides the process. Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Education Grants are now OPEN

10 tertiary grants are available to support whānau who are undertaking study. Closing date for applications close is 14 April.

Grants & Scholarships (terunangaomoeraki.org)

Moeraki Rūnanga Hui

Lock it into your calendar whānau, send your RSVPs into the office and if are attending in person. Online link is available through the rūnanga website: Whats New (terunangaomoeraki.org)

New Role in the office –People and Environment Manager

Tēnā kōutou katoa e te whānau. Ko Charlotte Boyt ahau, I am so happy to be here in this exciting new role in the office.

The last four years I have been reconnecting with my natural grandmother’s whakapapa being Kāi Tahu, Kāti Ruahikihiki, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha.

We found out through our Moeraki whānau that the place we decided to settle and raise our son was where my taua Teitei once lived in her later years.

Prior to our move my husband and I owned, and I operated a local business in Murupara which was a radical change from my previous work/study life where I have always been in environmental advisory and planning roles since I finished high school. My fields of expertise are in conservation (biodiversity monitoring), indigenous cultural heritage facilitation and engagement, mining (monitoring and compliance), Post Treaty Settlement, social change and sustainability auditing/ quality assurance in both a government and corporate workplaces in New Zealand and Australia.

This is a wonderful opportunity – I hope to contribute, share knowledge and experience being a part of life at the pā and help where I can in the hope to achieve our collective aspirations.

Mauri Ora.

Cyclone Relief

If you have been affected or are in contact with Moeraki whānau affected by either of the recent cyclones, please have a look below.

TRONT Pūtea Manaaki Emergency Relief Fund

If you have been affected or are in contact with Moeraki whānau affected by either of the recent cyclones.

Pūtea Manaaki - Hardship - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (ngaitahu.iwi.nz)

Moeraki Kaumātua and Whānau Support Grants

For members affected by recent North Island cyclones. Please fill in one of our grant applications. Grants & Scholarships (terunangaomoeraki.org)

Coast to Coast

On the morning of 10 February Shannon Goldsmith, Moeraki Limited Director, stood on Serpentine Beach, Te Tai Poutini staring down the barrel of a two-day slog to make his way back home to New Brighton Beach, Christchurch. The Coast to Coast is a 243km race which involves competitors cycling, mountain running and kayaking from one side of Te Waipounamu to the other.

Shannon is one of those ‘type 2 fun’ masochists who enjoys challenging himself in the outdoors in the endless pursuit of self-growth and testing his limits. “I enjoy the respite from working in the city,” he says. “Getting into the outdoors gives me my nature fix. It takes me back to basics and makes me realise what is important. And it is so important for my mental health.”

Shannon’s taste for the outdoors was kick-started when he took part in the Aoraki Bound pilot programme in 2004. Since then, his adventures have taken him on some unique experiences; from mountain biking through the Homer Tunnel, to running up Hikurangi, to paddling down the Whanganui River. He was even

silly enough to compete in GODZone last year –an eight-day multi-sport race which took him from Milford Sound to Brighton Beach, Dunedin.

Shannon loves the physical and mental challenges that come with outdoor adventures. “These experiences are pretty special as they provide an opportunity to explore new places that not a lot of Kiwi’s get to access. And they allow you to compete in some iconic races, like the Coast to Coast.”

Not one to sit still for too long his next challenge is the Volcanic Epic, a four-day mountain bike stage race around the Central Plateau.

What a magnificent personal achievement for Kara Jane Roderick Wandless who recently completed the Coast to Coast, within her expected time.

A huge congratulations to Gregory Whitau and Kara Jane Roderick Wandless who also competed in the Coast to Coast – ka rawe!

Gregory Whitau – our whānau are proud of you!

Kara Jane Roderick Wandless in action.

What’s been happening with our Whiria te Waitaki Whānau?

During the past month they have been busy out on the Waitaki awa undertaking weed and pest control mainly, but there has been a recent visit to the whanauka of Te Nukuroa o Matamata who are undertaking similar project work at Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau. There has also been support given to whānau in need of some assistance around their homes, and preparation of the wood here at the pā for distribution.

Save the Dates

31 May 2023 – Waitaki Whitestone Geopark

UNESCO designation ceremony.

1-2 July – Moeraki Whānau Matariki.

14-15 July – MacKenzie Matariki Festival.

Have your personal details, address, email and/or phone changed?

Please update your details with us contact: Moeraki.Runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Pānui Rūnaka

Moeraki whānau members – we welcome your whānau and personal pānui to include in our TPR and Fortnightly E-Pānui. Please send your pēpi hou, he mamae aroha or memorials, achievements in sports, education or anything else of interest you would like to share including photos to: Moeraki.Runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURIE RICHARD KEAN!

Fantastic, father of our only mokopuna

Kace Katerama

Palmer Kean, Arohanui Mum and Dad

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

We are excited to share the news of the recent appointment at Hocken Collections dedicated to supporting Māori research:

Rauhina Scott-Fyfe (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe) has been seconded to the newly established role of Māori Archivist at Hocken Collections. The primary purpose of the role is to enhance access for iwi and whānau to archival collections. Rauhina’s particular focus over the next 12 months (from March 2023) will be to support digitisation project work by researching, listing,

Rūnaka General Meetings for 2023

7th May, 30th July, 1st October.

The Annual General meeting is 5th November.

and describing collections, primarily the James Herries Beattie papers (ARC-0162), in order to give greater visibility to Māori narratives at the Hocken. Rauhina will be seeking input from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and local rūnaka at various stages throughout the digitisation project work, and can be contacted at rauhina. scott-fyfe@otago.ac.nz.

(NB: dates can change so please check with the Rūnaka Office if unsure). Zoom conferencing is available for whānau to connect online. If you have any questions about this, contact the office.

Rauhina will be supported in their role by Head Curator Māori, Jacinta Beckwith (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Porou).

Manata Whakatata

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki have signed an agreement with Ngāi Tahu Forestry, outlining a shared approach to the management of the Waikouaiti Forestry Block and a framework through which the Rūnaka and Ngāi Tahu Forestry will maintain and grow their

mahika kai activities and other cultural practices, allowing these activities to take place safely alongside forestry operational requirements. Provisions have been made for capacity building opportunities, training and employment for Rūnaka members, the renovation of a hunter’s hut, as well as annual cultural and ecological monitoring. This monitoring has allowed mana whenua to identify areas of significance within the property, which in turn has led to the ongoing development of a mahika kai enhancement plan, including restoration of mahika kai habitat, improved site access, and funding for implementation.

The Manata Whakatata agreement is the culmination of over four years mahi from whānau, TRONT, and Ngāi Tahu Farming & Forestry.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki would like to thank all those involved in getting to this point, and although there are certainly more challenges ahead, we look forward to working in partnership with Ngāi Tahu Farming & Forestry to achieve the best possible outcomes for our whānau and whenua.

Puketeraki Māra Kai accessible garden project

relationship. The initial relationship was not without its challenges, with mana whenua clearly signalling the need for improved consultation and ability to exercise rakatirataka over their whenua. With the support of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi, a draft MOU was drawn up in 2019 however the COVID pandemic intervened, and it was put on the backburner until 2022, when it was dusted off and put back into action. With the support of Will Burrett (General Manager, Ngāi Tahu Farming and Forestry) the MOU was further developed into a Manata Whakatata agreement to better reflect the Rūnaka’s connection and aspirations for the whenua. The Manata Whakatata agreement includes a framework for access to the block for Rūnaka mandated hunters, businesses,

Last Friday we received a delivery to the Māra of 6 pallets of pavers saved from landfill. This donation of old pavers was part of the improvement project for George Street in Dunedin, developed by Dunedin City Council. The reuse of the old pavers was instigated and supported by Isaacs Construction. A group of Māra Kai members put in an application to have the pavers for our accessible garden project, and they were successful. On Friday, Isaacs Construction sent a team of workers, materials and machinery to prepare the space and two of their workers returned on Saturday to show whānau how to lay them. These two workers, Dane and Marty, as well as Dane’s wife Kirsten stayed for most of the day to help. There were eight whānau members who stayed the distance as well on Saturday and saw the 3,600 pavers laid. It was a massive effort and way more was completed than we anticipated on that day. We were all impressed with Isaac Construction’s kaupapa to give back to the community and to leave the whenua in a better place when their work is done.

Our next job is to build raised beds around the paved space, add seating for kaumātua and some form of shelter over the site so we can use the space for wānaka.

Will Burrett and Matapura Ellison.

Khyla Russell, Matt Dale, Kiri Parata, Will Burrett, Matapura Ellison, Ron McLachlan, Matiu Wikairi, Jason Te Raki, James McEwan, Emma Davison, Jo Taurima.

Pickling frenzy

Puketeraki Nursery kaimahi dedicated a day to preserving some produce from the Māra kai this week, as a contribution to the work that many others are putting into the Māra and the various kaupapa that weave into this space. They are for everyone’s use up at the Marae or at the Rūnaka or Māra shed for wānaka and working bees.

We have jars/vinegar/spices left over so we may be able to squeeze in another session before the season’s out if that’s what people would like. If you want to be involved, email Angelina nursery@puketeraki.nz

Pōwhiri for International Students

On Wednesday 8th of March more than 150 International Students from Ōtākou secondary schools were welcomed by whānau and Dunedin City Mayor Jules Radich on to our Marae. It was great to see the rakatahi enjoying their experience and the energy they brought to the occasion. It was a fantastic day, and it was wonderful to see so many young people from outside New Zealand interested in te ao Māori.

Anyone who is able to volunteer some time or materials for this next stage please contact Sue (021 1234 798) or leave a message with the Rūnaka Office.

Left: Students waiting to be welcomed.

Below: Pōwhiri tāne right to left: Mauraka Edwards, Jules Radich, Antony Deaker, Zayvia Parata.

Angelina Young.

Shaunae Coombes.

Dane (Isaacs Construction), Jenny Smith, Kirsten, Demelza Scott-Weekly, Kate Bateman, Ann Bateman, Jason Te Raki, George Meikle, Marty (Isaacs Construction), Julia Rata Te Raki.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Kā Mihi Aroha

Hotuhotu ana te manawa, mariki ana kā roimata ki a rātou kua karo atu rā ki tua o Paerau. E rere atu ana kā tai o aroha ki a koutou kā whānau, ka urupā o rātou mā i tenei wā. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, including the whānau of Koara Voice on 20 February, daughter of Ned and Kitty Russell from Arowhenua. May each whānau find comfort in your memories and from those who surround you with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home we wish you a speedy recovery and return to good health.

2023 Tuia participants announced – Tia Taiaroa

Our congratulations to Tia Taiaroa and Bobby Rushton who have been selected for the Otepoti 2023 Tuia programme, and who are eager to make the most of the opportunity to develop their leadership capabilities.

Tia Taiaroa, who has strong whakapapa links to Ōtākou (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha) and Te Āti Awa ki Taranaki, and Bobbie Rushton, who has Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou and Italian heritage, will take part in this year’s Tuia leadership programme for rakatahi Māori.

The Tuia programme is an intentional, long-term, intergenerational approach to developing the leadership capability of young Māori in communities throughout New Zealand. As part of the programme, Tia and Bobbie will receive mentoring from Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich and Kāi Tahu mentors. They will also help develop a project to benefit their respective communities and attend wānaka hosted at different marae around the country to build connections with other rakatahi, explore ancestral journeys and learn and reflect on their own whakapapa journey.

Whānau meeting the Governor General at Ōtākou.

Tia has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Otago in Māori and Indigenous Development and Tourism and has worked for multiple iwi and rūnaka organisations. “I grew up on my pā at Ōtākou surrounded by whānau. Growing up on the marae gave me a real sense of self-identity and throughout the years built on my knowledge of history, kōrero-ā-iwi and provoked a passion for whakapapa and leadership,” Tia says. “I hope participating in the Tuia programme will help me build on these passions for, and on behalf of, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou.”

Kāi Tahu Te Tiriti o Waitangi commemorations at Ōtākou

Ōtākou whānau had an exciting start to February as Treaty Fest took place at Ōtākou Marae on Monday 6 February. With a whole year of planning prior, and the involvement of approximately 70 volunteers from across the community, it was all hands on deck to get Treaty Fest 2023 off the ground.

While the general public wouldn’t catch a glimpse of the festivities until 11:30 am, volunteers and vendors arrived on site as early as 6:00am, preparing kai, planning parking arrangements and feeling the bite of the morning coastal breeze. Manuhiri were welcomed onto the marae with a pōwhiri at 10:00am.

Following this, the festival was officially opened to the public by MC's Shakayla Alapaki-Andrews (Tahu News) and Isaia Piho (FENZ), with an estimated turnout of 3,000 over the course of the day, much larger than the initial 900 who registered their interest on social media. Twenty-seven vendors were present at the event, offering goods from houseplants to pounamu earrings.

Kai centric stands were also in abundance, ensuring that attendees would be catered for whether they preferred fruit ice cream or Isekender( kebab)

Festival goers echoed the sentiment that there was an “impressive variety” of goods on offer with one bystander jokingly referring to the festival as a “danger to (their) wallet.” However, there was plenty to do outside of just buying and enjoying kai. Tamariki were given their own space adjacent to the main grounds, providing them with a bouncy area, face painting and of course, their own ice cream truck.

At the other end of the spectrum, a panel was held in Tamatea from 12:45pm to 1:45pm. The five panellists included: Edward Ellison (Upoko of Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou), Tim Cadogan (Mayor of Central Otago), Lisa Tumahai (Chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu) and Gretchen Robertson (Chairperson of Otago Regional Council) with Donna Matahaere-Atariki as panel facilitator.

Right: L/R: Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich, Bobbie Rushton, Tia Taiaroa, and Waiariki Parata-Taiapa (a previous Tuia Award winner), pause on the rooftop of the DCC, during the Tuia presentations, 9 March.

Pōwhiri manuhiri kaikaraka Toroa Pohatu.

Photographs by Connagh Wesley, Kaiwhaakua Studio.

Pōwhiri manuhiri crowd.

Pōwhiri manawhenua listening to reply.

TreatyFest 2023 was centred around the theme

“He waka unua, aukahatia, whakamatuatia. Doublehulled canoe, Bind the waka together, to steady the journey ahead” referring to the idea of co-governance or mahi tahi based around Iwi and Pākehā institutions (such as the Otago Regional Council in this instance), binding their waka together in order to steady the journey ahead for all involved. The panel continued to carry this theme through in their discussion. The panel adopted a Q&A format and facilitated in-depth conversations on the nature of co-governance, how far reaching its effects could be and its connection to treaty settlements.

On a more light-hearted note, a variety performances took the stage throughout the day. These included an opening performance from Portobello School’s kapa haka group Parihaumia, an interactive session with our kaumātua strength and balance health focused initiative Taurite Tū, and a powerful Māu Rakau demonstration.

Alongside these performances, an event entitled ‘Marae Idol’ was woven throughout the day where audience members were encouraged to take the stage and compete against one another. Two young kotiro, Taupuhi-a-Rangi Hapuku Te Nahu Manu-Ratima and Te Heikura o Te Rangi Hapuku Te Nahu Manu-Reynolds won the competition.

Following an impressive display from He Waka Kōtuia the King’s/Queen’s High School’s kapa haka group, the event came to a close with a karakia at 3:00pm, wrapping up a busy day full of delicious kai and meaningful discussion. Nā, Josh Curtis, roving reporter and hapū member.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu acknowledge the funding support from Dunedin City Council and koha from individuals, whānau, community/ NGO groups and merchandise purchases; also, the provision of buses by Otago Regional Council, traffic management by Wātene Māori and Dunedin Police, Tahu FM, Res.Awesome Ltd for event waste management, Portobello Volunteer Fire Brigade and FENZ; St Johns Ambulance, manuhiri panellists Tim Cadogan (Mayor of Central Otago) and Gretchen Robertson (Chairperson of Otago Regional Council). Not least, we acknowledge the many members of the wider Peninsula and Dunedin community who volunteered their time and energy alongside iwi and hapū members to make Kāi Tahu Tiriti o Waitangi 2023 a day of positive interaction and togetherness based on whakawhanaukataka, whakamanuhiritaka and aroha ki te takata.

Pōwhiri kai whakanoa kai 2. Pōwhiri manawhenua Edward Ellison kōrero.

Kaimahi kitchen.

Pōwhiri manuhiri Comm M Williams, Mayor J Radich Kaikōrero.

Pōwhiri manuhiri Kaikōrero Comm M Williams waiata.

Pōwhiri kai whakanoa Kaumātua Marg Bryant, Cec Wesley, Wiremu Quedley.

TiritiFest Tamatea manuhiri.

Tamatea panel Donna, Tim Cadogan, Rachel.

TiritiFest Taurite Tu Katrina Moana M Bryant.

Pōwhiri kai whakanoa Comm M Williams, Able Seaman Rebekah Langsbury.

Kaimahi TiritiFest Ripeka and Ella.

TiritiFest Te Nukuroa Te Matamata stall Olive Tumai.

TiritiFest Porto School Parihaumia.

TiritiFest Rakau haka mean bros.

TiritiFest Marae Idol winners.

TiritiFest MC Isaia Piho with whānau.

TiritiFest He Waka Kotuia Ripeka.

TiritiFest Merch badges on toetoe.

TiritiFest He Waka Kotuia.

TiritiFest MC Isaia Piho.

TiritiFest Kaimahi Res.Awesome.

Te Hokika mai o

Taoka nō Makahoe

L/R Savannah Hole-Manawatū – Kaikōura, Josh Curtis, Amie Curtis Hapū members, Mark Savelio – Fliways driver, Edward Ellison Upoko Ōtākou Marae, Luke Stenner – Senior Advisor Manatū Taonga Tūturu, Nadia Wesley-Smith Manager Ōtākou Marae, Rachel Wesley TroNT Rep for Ōtākou, Kiriana Haze – Senior Advisor Manatū Taonga Tūturu, Tūmai Cassidy and Koreana Wesley-Evans Ōtākou hapū members. Others present from Kaikōura but not in the photo are Rāwiri Manawatū and Te Awhina Arahanga. Photo: the Curtis whānau.

Kāi Tahu taoka all prepped for the hīkoi home to Kaikōura, Tuahiwi, Moeraki, Puketeraki and Ōtākou. Photo: Josh Curtis.

Fliway truck in Ōtākou Marae carpark. The crates of taoka are loaded onto Edward Ellison’s farm truck to be transported to the door of te whare Tamatea.

Tūmai getting behind the crates.

Karakia l-r: Rachel Paulette, Komene, Tūmai, Edward and Lester Kelly.

Edward and Tūmai delivering the crates to the door of te whare Tamatea.

Hapū members join in with Karakia: l-r: Vera and Manaia, Donna, Mihi, Makareta and Koriana, Mike, Moana, Nadia and Ethan.

Connagh Wesley watches while the hapū unpack the crates and carry the boxes of taoka into Tamatea.

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Winnie, Ethan, Nadia and Vera enter Tamatea while hapū members unpack the taoka.

Donna and her whānau enter Tamatea.

Taoka – possible fence post found at Makahoe.

l-r: Maureen Symister, Komene, Jesse Matheson, Rachel Marton and Koreana entering Tamatea.

Lester, Koreana, Mihi, Rachel, Moana, Makareta, Dani, Ethan, Nadia and Vera observe karakia. Photo Josh Curtis.

Taoka – hank of Harakeke, found at Makahoe.

Left: Winnie Matahaere arranges a box of taoka in its row. Photo Josh Curtis.

Paulette, Edward, Donna, Winnie, Tūmai, Amie, Komene and Maureen; out of shot is Jesse, Josh, Mike, Natalie and Rachel Martin. Photo Josh Curtis.

Keeping up with Kaumātua

• Raewyn Harris is birding for the next 10 weeks –go Raewyn! See you in May!

• Mary and Bob Laurenson – convalescing after health and surgery, our aroha and manaaki goes out to them.

• Stephen Bryant is home again after his hīkoi throughout New Zealand – Kia ora Steve

• Anne Robertson, Ray Owens, Natalie Karaitiana, Cec Wesley, Janece Taiaroa, Ellen Patrick, Jenny and John Solomon, Doug Ditford, Linda Phillips, Mere Montgomery and Carolyn Campbell, Giselle Lavan, Meronea Dawson, Mary Parata, Bob and Mary Bryant and Wiremu Quedley are amongst others who support each other at weekly Taurite Tu exercise programmes, held at Ōtākou, Te Kaika in the city or Puketeraki. Recently the Pink Caravan was on site at Ōtākou to share advice on breast cancer screening. While it is unfortunate the over 70s cannot access free testing it remains important to test as the cancer can still develop as late as in the 90-year-old age group in both genders.

Te Whai Ao – The Dodd-Walls Centre Naming Ceremony 3 March

Ōtākou was pleased to host the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies on 3 March for the official launch of its new name, Te Whai Ao. In the Māori creation story, Te Whai Ao represents the first rays of light that break the darkness of night. Centre director Professor David Hutchinson said that it was an honour to receive such a meaningful name, which the centre hoped would further their efforts at strengthening their relationship with mana whenua and demonstrate how important this relationship is to them.

Dodd-Walls associate director Māori, Associate Professor Katharina Ruckstuhl from Puketeraki said the name was fitting for the next phase of the centre’s work. "Aotearoa is going through tremendous change at the moment. One of the things we increasingly see, and feel is the impact of nature — storms, floods, earthquakes —

on all our activities. The Dodd-Walls Centre has adopted a name that represents one of the fundamentals of nature, light. The name Te Whai Ao resonates with Māori as it is part of a much older knowledge about how all things in the world came to be."

l-r: Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich, Dodd-Walls Centre director Prof David Hutchinson, Ūpoko Rūnanga o Ōtākou Edward Ellison and Associate Prof Katharina Ruckstuhl.

Right: Manawhenua, Moana Wesley in te wharekai Hakuiao, at the Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre Naming Ceremony.

Some Taurite Tu attendees from Ōtākou with staff from the Pink Caravan, l-rstanding: Jo Sparks from Pacific Radiology

Breast Screen Otago, John Solomon, Carolyn Campbell, Debra Leutenegger and Alyse, national breast health educators from Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, Mere Montgomery, Natalie Karaitiana. Sitting: Janece Taiaroa and Ellen Patrick.

Photo: Kellie Forbes, Whānau Ora Kaimahi, Ōtākou.

Manuhiri in te wharenui Tamatea, at the Te Whai Ao –Dodd-Walls Centre Naming Ceremony. Photos: Sharron Bennett.

Tahunui-a-raki /Kā Kahukura o Hinenuitepō

Chasing aurora, known as Tahunui-a-raki or dubbed ‘Kā Kahukura o Hine Nui Te Pō’ or ’The Rainbows of the Goddess of Death' by Kāi Tahu. Here’s a couple of photos to enjoy of the aurora seen clearly at locations around the Ōtākou takiwā.

Hokonui Rūnaka

Congratulations to Tāne Tamati

For those who are unaware, Tāne Tamati is the latest addition to our Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team. Originally starting as one of our Summer kaimahi fieldworkers within the WaiMāori team Tāne has officially come on board as our environmental advisor.

Recently Tāne applied for an Instars Fellowship for the Freshwater Sciences 2023 conference held in Brisbane 3 – 7 June June . Not only was he accepted to attend and represent at this conference but was also given the opportunity to attend and represent at the 6th Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology conference, which will take place from 29 May – 1 June at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, and to be part of the 'Using Large Datasets to Effectively Communicate Ecological Findings' pre- Freshwater Sciences conference workshop.

This is an amazing achievement, and a great reflection on the skills and attributes that Tāne brings to his work. A huge congratulations from the Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team, we look forward to hearing all about it.

The Aurora, Kā Kahukura o Hinenuitepō, 28 February, taken about 2am from Hooper’s Inlet, Otago Peninsula.

Photo: Ian Griffin, International Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York, Director, Tūhura/Otago Museum.

Our Wai-Māori team. (l-r) Elle Cowley, Mya Tutty, and Tāne Tamati.

Kia tau te manaakitaka o te wāhi karo ki ruka i a tātau. – stay safe whānau.

Te Waipounamu U13-U17 Noho

Te Waipounamu U13-U17 Māori netball team enjoyed their time at the Hokonui Rūnanga and were lucky to meet and greet with the Southern Steel, who were in town on Saturday. The girls joined in on a training session with them, which was incredible and such an experience.

Not long now till Nationals! Keep up all the hard work girls and all the best!

Waihōpai Rūnaka

“Te amorangi ki mua, te hapai ō ki muri”

Kia

Mihi Whakatau

A mihi whakatau was held to welcome David Ihimaera at the beginning of the year. David has whakapapa to Ngā Puhi me Te Rarawa. David will be managing He Waka Tōtika AOD programme under Waihōpai Hauora’s social service arm.

Te Waipounamu netball girls hanging with the Southern Steel crew.

Right: Te Waipounamu U13-U17 Māori netball team’s stay at the Hokonui Rūnanga.

ora koutou e te whānau o Waihōpai Rūnaka, ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa.

Waihōpai Rūnaka input into Stead Street Stopbank and Airport Avenue Active Travel Path (Kōreti Estuary)

Tere tohorā, tere tākata Where whales swim, people will follow

All mahi toi elements have now been installed (end March 2023) on Stead Street Stopbank (Kōreti Estuary) and Airport Avenue (near Waihōpai /Invercargill Airport). These works were part of projects for new stop bank climate change resilience and active travel path connection between the airport and Waihōpai / Invercargill city. The mahi toi works were inspired and guided by the Waihōpai Rūnaka Narratives Committee, with James York as the lead artist.

The Committee provided kōrero around the waka tīwai kaupapa for the stop bank wall. This brings to mind the numerous journeys across this stretch of water from the waka tauraka near Waihōpai / Invercargill city across to the settlements of Oue and Ōmāui on the opposite side and around the coast. Waka tīwai were for quick and easy transport of people and things across calmer waters of the estuary. The sculpted upturned curved ends make the stop bank wall give it a waka appearance and seem to make the wall float. Coupled with a major work at the intersection with Airport Avenue, and hoe paddle posts and detailing along the length, this one-kilometre-long piece of climate change infrastructure is transformed into something very special – mahi toi that speaks to mana whenua associations with the Kōreti Estuary over generations.

The tohorā or whale plays a prominent part in the cultural narratives of Waihōpai Rūnaka. Kewa is the name of the whale that reputedly gnawed through the land that once connected Rakiura to Murihiku. Mahi toi ‘Te Mana a Kewa’ is a gesture of whakamanuhiri and manaaki for those travelling to and from this region by air – visitors and residents alike. It is a reminder of the perseverance, grit and determination needed to achieve seemingly unattainable goals, intentions and visions – as was demonstrated by the whale, Kewa.

The Kōreti is also a circulation route and gateway to the upper reaches of the catchment for many aquatic species that transition from open seas to brackish and fresh waters. It is also a mahika kai spot that sustained whānau around its shores on a regular basis. On the stop bank at the Airport Avenue intersection stands ‘Kā Matau o Te Maramataka ’, acknowledgement of the seasonal calendar that continues to be so important for locals (Stead St intersection with Airport Ave). It references the beauty, bounty and importance of the Kōreti Estuary as it once was and could be. It is a nod towards aspirations for improved water quality, recovery of heathy habitats and the return of good indigenous species numbers.

Waka Tīwai– east end of stead street stop bank.

Te Mana a Kewa – mahi toi by James York installed on Airport Avenue (north end). Left to right: Gerry (JKs Engineering); Aniwaniwa, Kewa and James York (Artist); Keri Whaitiri (Project Coordinator); Evelyn Cook and Waihōpai Rūnaka Chair, Cyril Gilroy – both of the Waihōpai Narrative Committee; Dave (JKs - fabricator). (Image: Whaitiri, 2023).

Kā Matau o Te Maramataka – mahi toi by James York installed on Stead Street (at Airport Avenue intersection). (Image: Whaitiri, 2023).

We would like to acknowledge the wonderful team who kicked this project off in 2021 – ICC management and leaders who created the conditions to make this happen, as well as the overall project funders. Also, a massive thanks to the collaborative efforts of design, project management, engineering and fabrication teams whose combined expertise, care and attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile, made this such an enjoyable and productive project. The end result is not only a statement of Waihōpaitaka in the takiwā of Murihiku, it also speaks to a process based on partnership, mutual respect and excellent working relationships. It appropriately marks a major gateway to the city and region, recognises the kaupapa and kōrero of Waihōpai whānau and is something that the whole community can share in and be proud of.

Hei whakamahara

Turupae Brown

28 June 1966 –

10 December

2022

We remember ‘Pae’ who was a part of the rūnaka whānau since 2018.

Under 13 Te Waipounamu Māori Netball Team 2023.

I te taha o toku māmā

Ko Puhanaga Tohora tōku maunga

Ko Mangatawa tōku awa

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua tōku waka

Ko Ngāituteairu tōku hapū

Ko Pukerata te Marae

Ko Ngā Puhi nui tonu tōku Iwi

Ko Tracy Reed rāua ko Ricky Popham ōku mātua.

Ko Keira Anne Pirihira Popham toku ingoa

Tēnā koutou katoa, I was born in Perth Western Australia and moved home to Waihōpai when I was three. I currently attend Southland Girls High school as a year eight student.

Ko ahau te pōtiki o te tokotoru, tokorua ōku teina, ko Jordan rāua ko Jaxon, tokorua ngā iramutu Te Amorangi rāua ko Falcon.

I enjoy netball, touch, basketball, and kapa haka. I would like to say a big ngā mihi to Ngāi Tahu for the koha to help me attend this year’s tournament and also to Waihōpai and my whānau for all their support.

Ngā Mihi

Keira Popham

I te taha o toku pāpā

Ko Tuhua tōku maunga

Ko Poutini tōku moana

Ko Otairea rātou ko Uruao ko Takitimu ngā waka

Ko Ngāti Waewae tōku hapū

Ko Tuhuru te Wharenui

Ko Waitaha rātou ko Ngāti Mamoe ko

Ngāti Wairangi ko Poutini Ngāi Tahu nga īwi

Whānau Achievement Profile

Te Waipounamu Māori Netball U13, U15 and U17 teams recent marae noho held at Hokonui Rūnanga.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Tēnā tātou e te whānau

We hope that you managed to enjoy some whānau time over the Easter break and were able to attend one of the many events that were scheduled to commemorate ANZAC Day.

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

Dr Theresa Pankhurst graduates her PhD in vaccine immunology ahead of secondment to the University of Cambridge

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka congratulates Dr Theresa Pankhurst (mokopuna of Marjorie Manaena née Gutsell, and descendant of Mere Wehikore and James Leader of Aparima) who graduated with a PhD in Biomedical Science at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.

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Nau mai e te pēpi ki te ao marama! Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu. Proud parents Anna Brankin (Ōraka Aparima, Awarua, Waihōpai, Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki) and James MacTaggart (Ngāti Waewae, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Wairewa, Ngāti Wheke) are delighted to welcome their first pēpi, Cassie Whareraki MacTaggart. Born on 24 February in Ōtautahi, Cassie is the treasured mokopuna of Karen Jackson (née Cook) and Joe Brankin, and John and Raewyn MacTaggart (née Ferguson).

In 2022, she became the inaugural recipient of Te Urungi Fellowship that has enabled her to incorporate aspects of Te Ao Māori into both her research as well as her personal journey as Māori. Te Urungi Fellowship has also provided her with the opportunity

to gain international expertise in vaccine immunology –this year she is being seconded to the Babraham Institute at the University of Cambridge in the UK to work with Dr Michelle Linterman, a leading researcher in germinal centre B cell biology and vaccine immunology. We wish Theresa all the best for her future research.

Pēpi

Dr Theresa Pankhurst with her mum Charlayne Pankhurst née Manaena and dad Rex Pankhurst.

Right: Dr Theresa Pankhurst with Professor Graham Le Gros, director of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington.

Rarotoka working trips

Over the last few months, we have had a couple of volunteer working trips to the island. The focus of these trips has been primarily around the preparation and painting of the houses which has been identified as a priority. To date we have had a small and dedicated team who have been working away on this mahi. A huge thank you to them for their dedication and time. If you’d like to volunteer to help on any of these trips, please contact us here at the office for further information.

Kasmira Peterson – Kaitiaki Taiao

Tēnā koutou, Ko Kasmira Peterson tōku ingoa (Ngāi Tahu/Tūhoe). It is with great privilege and pleasure I join the team at ŌrakaAparima Rūnaka as Kaitiaki Taiao. Myself, my husband, and our eightyear-old son have lived in Riverton/

Aparima for the last three years having relocated from the Eastern Bay of Plenty. We absolutely love the natural beauty of this takiwā, and my passion for the outdoors is what motivates my sense of responsibility to follow on in the footsteps of my tīpuna to preserve our natural treasures.

Having spent the last 17 years working in the public sector, I am very much looking forward to working with our whānau and iwi-katoa in the taiao space, promoting and supporting the interests, aspirations, and values of mana whenua.

Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that each Papatipu Rūnanga exercise rangatiratanga in respect of their membership? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others like us, run a separate registration process. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details. Please contact us here on 03 234 8192 or office@orakaaparima.org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

Matariki Raranga Wānanga, 21-23 July

Join kaiako tāua Rangimaria Suddaby and kairaranga matua Des Cooper for a Matariki Raranga wānanga to learn the traditional Māori practice of raranga /harakeke weaving. This wānanga is being jointly hosted by Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust and Te Anau Waitangi Charitable Trust and will be held at at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu Lodge in the Jericho Valley near Blackmount, Southland. This wānanga is aimed at beginners and will teach the traditional techniques of weaving with harakeke. We will explore and discuss the processes, traditions and tikanga around weaving as well as how to nurture the plant and how to harvest sustainably. All materials and resources are provided.

The wānanga includes:

• A 2.5-day weaving wānanga suitable for beginners

• Two nights at Te Kōawa Lodge

• Kai and refreshments for the weekend

• A Matariki celebration evening. There will be a cost for the wānanga. Details are still being finalised but if you are interested and would like to receive further information, please email Vanessa at info@tewaiaumahikakaitrust.co.nz

Please look out for further details on our Facebook page or website: www.facebook.com/MahingaKaiMitigation www.tewaiaumahikakaitrust.co.nz

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is located in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. Please note also that this is property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel. You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person on departure.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

This is a culturally significant venue with facilities to sleep 20 plus people. It is locatedin the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40kms from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting, and fishing in the local area. Contact us here at the office for details.

Te Pānui Rūnaka Submissions

We welcome your submissions for this pānui. Please feel free to send anything you’d like to share with us. Whether this be whānau achievements sports, education, or anything else of interest. Please make a caption for your photos (which should be in jpeg format) and name the people in the photos. Please send all submissions to: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Awarua Rūnaka

Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata National Kapa Haka Festival

After months of discipline, training, sweat and sacrifice, a few born & bred Bluffys from the Bradshaw whānau, descendants of Motupōhue, took the National stage of Te Matatini.

Mokopuna and tuarua of the late Norman Tamaiharanui (Kāti Māmoe; Waitaha; Ngāi Tūāhuriri) & Ngawara Bradshaw (nèe Kereti) mai te waka o Te Arawa.

Two of whom are sons of Blackie and the late Maria Tini. The Manukura Tāne of Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Koro Tamai-Aaranui Patariki Tini; and his youngest brother Tukiri Te Rakiamoa Hipirini Tini in Te Maataarae I O Rehu. Koro’s youngest son, Awanuiarangi Patariki Tini also stood with Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao. A proud moment for his dad, siblings and mum Monique – he uri nō te whānau Spencer.

Standing with their Rāpaki whānau in Te Ahikaaroa were the mokopuna of Tame and the late Huhana Morgan. Thomas Pahi Aerepo-Morgan, Manukura Tāne, performed alongside his first cousin, Mereana Teitei Pokiri Morgan –also a mokopuna of Doe and the late Pura Parata.

Many of our Awarua whānau tuned in to watch –beaming with pride, smiles and tears of admiration. Heartfelt messages and celebratory posts were soon sent to the performers. One posting ″You my young cousins have empowered me with your performances, with so much mana and aroha″.

Through their effortless display and expertise portraying the true essence of our Māori culture and heritage, key messages were depicted through emotional and powerful combinations of waiata, mōteatea, ā-ringa, poi and haka.

A special mention to Jasmine Waerea and daughter Zeeah Rona Waerea-Tamai whom performed in one of the top 12 finalist rōpū, Te Hekenga A Rangi. Daughter and mokopuna of the late Dianne Hohaia (nèe Larsen), mokopuna and tuarua of the late Rona Larsen (nèe Ryan).

Te Rau Aroha Marae and Awarua Rūnanga would like to congratulate all our whānau on their prestigious performances.

E ngā manawa tītī, wāhia te tūātea

ki te au hāroa o Awarua.

Waipuketia ki te aroha – Te Arawa Kapa Haka. After Te Matatini, all 6 Arawa roopu performed their full brackets at Kouramāwhitiwhiti, Rotorua in aid of Te Tairawhiti & Kahungunu flood victims. Photo credit: Local Gecko Productions, Rotorua, Brad Pitman.

Left, top: A ferocious display from Tukiri, in Te Maataarae I O Rehu ki Te Matatini. Photo credit: CO2 Media, Te Matatini, Erica Sinclair.

Left: Prior to taking the stage, Mereana Morgan and cousin Thomas Aerepo-Morgan. Te Ahikaaroa ki Te Matatini. Photo credit: private collection.

Mereana with her brothers, sister and sister-in-law. A real family affair!

Koro acknowledged those whom have passed just prior to their beuatiful waiata tira.

above: Four generations of stunning Ryan beauty! With her daughter, mokopuna and tuarua, Taua, Rona Jane Marewa Larsen* (nèe Ryan); Dianne Tokerau Hohaia* (nèe Larsen); Jasmine Marewa Waerea; and mokopuna/tuarua Zeeah Rona Waerea-Tamai. (*Dcd). Photo credit: Jamie Rolleston, Ohinemutu, Te Arawa.

Photo credit: private collection.

Right, top: He toa tū taua e! Photo credit: private collection.

Right: Manukura Tāne, Thomas leading the haka. Tau Kē!

Photo credit: private collection.

Photo credit: CO2 Media, Te Matatini, Erica Sinclair.

Right,

Right: Manukura Tāne, Koro Tini. Photo credit: private collection.

Right, top: Father & Son, Koro and Awanuiarangi after their heartfelt performance with Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao. Photo credit: private collection.

Right, centre: Taiaha during their haka! Mīharo rawa atu Awanuiarangi!

Rangatahi Tumeke 10 Year Celebration

Rangatahi Tumeke celebrated 10 years of operation on Friday 17th March at Te Rau Aroha Mare. Rangatahi Tumeke Charitable Trust have been hosting camps and leadership programmes for young rangatahi Māori over the past 10 years involving 360 tamariki. The camps are held in the Catlins where the learn skills including floundering, fishing, abseiling, and camping out. Director Stephanie Blair wanted young rangatahi to connect to the nature and environment as well as kapa haka, waiata, karakia and learning about their whakapapa.

Right, below: Te Whakawātea! Photo credit: private collection. Rangatahi

Left: Mum Jasmine with daughter Zeeah Rona after their amazing performance in Te Hekenga A Rangi. Photo credit: private collection.

on camp at Catlins.

Korowai Graduation

On Sunday 26th February Te Rau Aroha Marae held Korowai Graduation. All whānau who had participated in korowai with Helen Wilson and had completed a whānau or pēpi korowai graduated, receiving a certificate of achievement and celebration with amazing kai. Graduates brought along whānau to celebrate with them, 90 people attend this prestigious celebration.

It was astounding the many different designs and the thought that went into each korowai made.

A special part of this event was when Southland Hospital

Representative Sarah Stokes was presented with a bundle of korowai that were made by korowai members for whānau who experience still born pēpi. We were able to do this with the support from funding received from New Zealand Aluminium Smelters. Matua Bubba Thompson received his korowai as well, story below.

Korowai Presentation

Written by Said Ferguson

Dad, poua, Bubba, Bub, Matua and the list goes on. A man who for many years has put his life and soul into Te Rau Aroha to help get to where we are today. Lots of time memories and love has been spent at Te Rau Aroha learning over the years and watching Dad put his talent and passion into practise on the marae for all is a selfless act. Being a huge part of Tahu Pōtiki coming to life to being on the paepae after finding his reo putting everything he learnt to practise to make Te Rau Aroha a place to feel like home for all. He’s forever learning and sharing his knowledge for all young and old. Thanks to the amazing work of Helen, Dad was gifted an amazing Korowai for his mahi and aroha over the years, for those who know Bubba he’s not one to be lost for words but yesterday was a time to see him humbled and grateful for being recognised. I know a highlight was having his moko Lach & Moo there to be part of the presentation, the kids will probably not think much of it now but one day they’ll look back and smile. Keep doing what you’re doing Daddy we all appreciate you and what you have done for Te Rau Aroha.

Office News

Office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Remember if you have registered with Ngāi Tahu and you whakapapa back Awarua, you still need to contact the office to register with us, email office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz.

Graduation recipients in their korowai.

Lachlan Ferguson (Mokopuna), Bubba Thompson, Gail Thompson and Maddison Ferguson (Mokopuna).

Left: Sarah Stokes receiving pēpi korowai on behalf of Southland Hospital.

Bubba Thompson with his korowai.

Te Ara A Kiwa Book Launch

Te Rau Aroha Marae is often used as a venue to tell Pūrākau, however on Wednesday 22 February Te Ara A Kiwa Pukapuka was launched. Tamariki from Motupōhue Bluff School, St Teresa’s and Te Rourou gathered at the beautiful to celebrate the launch of a new story book based on the creation of Te Ara A Kiwa – Foveaux Strait.

This book was written by Bubba Thompson and Michael Stevens, edited and translated by Paulette Tamati-Elliffe. It represents a way for tamariki locally and nationwide to learn local place names and history of the Motupōhue area as well as celebrate te reo Māori.

Taurahere Groups

Tauranga Moana

It has been a busy, yet abundant season for Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana with many reasons to share space, time, and words together. As well as sadly farewelling a loved one.

Te Aoerere ‘Placid’ Briggs

While we continue to mourn and honour the loss of our kaumātua, Hohepaturanga Joe Briggs, we also

farewelled his daughter Placid Briggs, who was laid to rest at Waikari Marae, Matapihi on 15 February.

Placid was dedicated to providing counselling, clinical and cultural supervision to support whānau and communities, as well as mentoring many other Māori practitioners. Placid was also a part of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

E aroha nui atu ana ki te whānau i tenei wa. Me ngā whakaaro, inoi aroha atu.

Kawe Mate – Hohepaturanga Joe Briggs

Our kaumatua Hohepaturanga, his daughter Te Aoerere Placid, his son Joseph Kahotea, and his much loved mokopuna Erica-Deane Roimata Briggs, and mokopuna tuatoru, Mayson Tupaea Terry Ellis kawe mate was brought back to their tūrangawaewae Te Wheke Marae, at Rāpaki, on 15 March by whānau and friends. While sad, it was a beautiful celebration of their lives, among whānau. Our uncle would have been happy to start the day for the NZ Sail Grand Prix, in which he was asked to be the Commodore for the event, an event he felt honoured to be asked to represent.

Right: Te Ara A Kiwa pukapuka.

Far right: Julie Anderson Kaiwhakahaere Director of Ministry of Education Murihiku and Ōtākou, Bubba Thompson, Dianne Robinson Senior Advisor Matauranga Whirinaki.

Whakapapa Kōrero – Te Horipo Karaitiana

At our bi-monthly hui, 12 February, Te Horipo shared whakapapa kōrero about Te Wheke wharenui that connects us all to Rakaihautu. It was an empowering session that had our small but mighty group engrossed. “Ka Puna-karikari-a-Rakaihautu”.

Tanenui-arangi – Laurie Loper Award

The Laurie Loper Award will be presented on 24 March at Tauranga Boys College, and members of our committee and rōpū will be attending. Our taurahere rōpū membership will continue to encourage and support a young man every year and celebrate their achievements.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana AGM

The AGM was held on Sunday, 2 April, 1pm at Tauranga Boys College, Aronui Wharenui. The guestspeaker was Te Horipo Karaitiana who led a session around creating a programme of mahi that the whānau would like to know more about e.g., whakapapa, pūrākau etc.

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara Taurahere Rōpū

The taurahere rōpū at Te Whanganui a Tara has started slowly for 2023 as some of us took quite a long holiday break!

We have planned a minimum of four meetings this year so the ones to put in your dairy are:

- Sunday 4 June

- Sunday 6 August

Sunday 8 October

And we are still thinking about late November 2023: to be confirmed.

We continue to be supported by the whānau at Waiwhetu so we always meet at Te Aroha Hutt Valley Association Pavilion, 148 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt.

We meet from 1pm – 4pm.

We always have good whanaungatanga to start with and try to have a speaker that helps us understand more about what is happening across Ngāi Tahu. We encourage everyone there to learn more about their whakapapa and start a journey of re-connection to tribal and rūnanga activities. We are super lucky to have Hauangi Parata, who is a whakapapa expert and always keen to help people understand their whakapapa

and always shared with aroha me manaaki! Plus, Ken Te Tau who superbly supports us in our te reo and waiata practise.

We welcome all whānau – especially first-timers and celebrate the regulars coming back! We want everyone to feel relaxed and welcome. Last time we met we had the joy of an 11-month-old boy coming and were pleased to give him a copy of Tangata Ngāi Tahu to support him in his connectivity to the tribe!

We welcome you even if you live outside Wellington or the Hutt Valley!

The Facebook page continues to be our main communication tool: Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara Nau mai, haere mai!

Contact Tewhanganuiatara.Taurahere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Karen Coutts, 027-365-3993.

Matua Laurie was a strong advocate of supporting young people’s potential, and this award is one way that his legacy will continue.

l-r: Shae Harley, Michaela Kamo, Rachel Chaney, Margaret Stephenson, Tipu Daniels and Te Horipo Karaitiana.

The Office

Kia Kūrapa ki Puketeraki 2023

Ka huri ki kā mauka, e tū atu nei

Tū te ao, tū te pō hai pou mō tātau katoa

Ko Hikaroroa, Pahatea, Kā Iwi a Weka

Ko Puketeraki tū mai rā!

Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa –Ahorangi Professor Rangi Matamua

Kauaka rā te rā tapu

Taupurua iho te rangi tīhore, te rangi waruhia

Kia mātau koe ki te kete a Tāne i homai hai tohu mō tōna matua i te rangi!

Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki

Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi

Mānawa maiea Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa!

Kai te mana o Atutahi mā Rehua, kai te kaiwhakaohooho, kai te tohuka kōkōraki o te motu, nāia a mauka Aoraki e whakamānawa atu ana ki a Maungapōhatu. Tēnei ka owha atu ki a koe ko roa nei e noho haumi ana ki a mātau hai tohuka reo, hai tohuka karakia, hai tohuka taiao, otirā, hai tohuka kōkōraki. Kāore i ārikarika kā mihi ki a koe i te whakawhiwhia ōhou ki te tohu nui taioreore nei, me te whakahirahira hoki o te tukuka ihotaka o tēnei tohu i a Tā Tipene O’Regan ki a koe. He tohu tēnā o te renarena o te taukaea aroha i waeka i a tāua. He tohu hoki o kā kaupapa kai mua tou i te aroaro hai whakatutukitaka mā tātau, haere ake nei, haere ake nei.

Congratulations to Professor Rangi Matamua in receiving the Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa – New Zealander of the Year award 2023. Professor Rangi Matamua has been a great friend, mentor, leader, expert, teacher to so many across the motu including our Kotahi Mano Kāika whānau here in Te Waipounamu, who have been absolutely privileged over the years to have been inspired by this incredibly humble and knowledgeable tohuka.

We are all absolutely elated that you have been acknowledged in this top honour, and to have succeeded our very own Tā Tipene also makes us all very proud. You are an absolute inspiration to our nation. You have lifted mana Māori and mātauraka Māori to new levels not just for Māori but for all New Zealanders. The fruits of your labours and the impact that you have made upon our national identity is yet to be fully understood however we know that the coming generations will celebrate and benefit from your deeds forever more.

E kore e mimiti kā mihi, mai i te puna aroha e rere tou nei, e rere tou nei.

On the 17-19 of February, Kahuru, KMK held Kia Kūrapa ki Puketeraki – a beginner to intermediate wānaka reo at Puketeraki Marae. It was wonderful to see many whānau, with a mix of hau kāika, and whānau who were returning home for the first time in many generations.

Kia Kūrapa wānaka reo are designed for beginner to intermediate reo speakers and are taught in a safe and supportive whānau environment. Participants learn waiata, karakia, kupu, whakataukī/ākī, and kīwaha from passionate and dedicated kaiako from our own KMK whānau. For this wānaka we were lucky enough to entice Huirapa/Ruahikihiki language extraordinaries, Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, Dr Lily Fraser and Rauhina Scott-Fyfe to guide our whānau during the weekend. After our weekend of learning we made our way to Huriawa and spoke to our pūrākau and walked our whenua. Our tamariki programme was run by Flayme Wharerau, Frances Robson, Kelly Ann Tahitahi, Ave Tumai and Whiwhioterangi Robson. E kore te aroha e maroke i te rā!

One of the most important aspects of growing our reo Māori is the intergenerational transfer of the language –What an absolute privilege to see that in action – many whānau bought their tamariki along to our kaupapa and it was a fun weekend had by all.

The entire learning experience was enhanced by the beautiful kai provided for us by the hardworking team in the kāuta. Kia paoro atu te reo maioha ki a koutou kā tohuka o te manaaki. E kore nei e pīkoko te puku o te takata nā te pukahu o te poa!

The next KMK Kia Kūrapa wānaka reo will be updated on our website in the next few months. To keep up to date please visit us at https://www.kmk.maori.nz/event-registration/ or find us on Facebook (kaitahureo).

Reo o te wā: Ki te tēpu kai

Here are some words and phrases to use during a meal or when teaching your child to set the table or clear up afterwards. As always, be sure to praise their good work and they’ll want to do it again.

Taumata 1 (Level 1)

1. a table tēpu

2. to leave, put, place waiho

3. to leave, depart wehe (a)

4. to wipe, a cloth (for wiping) muka (a)

5. a relish, sauce, kinaki

6. a cupboard kāpata

Taumata 2 (Level 2)

1. to go and get, bring hari mai (haria mai)

2. to come and get tiki mai (tīkina mai)

3. be straight, correct, right, stiff, vertical

tōtika / torotika

4. to wipe a cloth (for wiping) ūkui (a)

5. tablecloth papakai

6. to make good, set in order, bless, prepare, set (a table)

whakapai (hia)

Taumata 3 (Level 3)

1. to be finished, exhausted, used up, consumed

pau/mahiti

2. to clear away whakawātea (hia)

3. energy, spirit korou

4. lid taupoki

5. chatter (like a bird) ketekete

6. lies, untruths kōrero parau/ huaparaunoa

7. a bowl, vessel for holding liquids (eg glass, jug)

Ipu

7. fridge pouaka mātao

8. root vegetables huawhenua 8. leafy vegetables (e.g. lettuce)

korare

9. fruit huarākau 9. spill, flow, pour mariki

10. clean, white mā

He Rereka Kōrero (Example Sentences)

1. Kai hea te takapapa mō te tēpu?

10. be dropped, fallen, fall of taka

2. E te tau, haria mai kā paepae kai mai i te kāpata.

3. Kia nahanaha koe i te tēpu kia tika.

4. Mā wai (ahau e āwhina / te kai e whakapai / te tēpu e whakawātea)?

5. Me karakia tātau.

6. He (inu / kīnaki / kai anō) māhau?

7. Āe, he (inu / kīnaki / kai anō) māhaku.

8. Kia tika te noho. Kia tika te kai.

9. Ka nui te ketekete.

10. Kia pau katoa tō kai i a koe, kātahi ka wehe i te tēpu.

7. to open huaki (na)

8. strength koi / kao

9. joy, happiness, to be glad, happy koa

10. well arranged, in good order nahanaha

1. Where is the tablecloth for the table?

2. Sweetheart, get the plates from the cupboard please.

3. Set the table properly please.

4. Who’s going to (give me a hand / bless the food / clear the table)?

5. We should say grace.

6. Would you like (a drink / some sauce / another helping)?

7. Yes, I would like (a drink / some sauce / another helping) please.

8. Sit up properly. Eat your meal properly.

9. That’s enough chatter

10. Finish all your food and then you can leave the table.

At the time of writing this, we are preparing to host Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu at Ōtākou Marae from the 16-20th April. A five-day full immersion experience, this initiative aims to support those intermediate to advanced speakers of te reo, who wish to increase their proficiency. Each year we bring together a panel of national exponents of te reo Māori which has included our very own Dr Hana O’Regan, Karuna Thurlow, Charisma Rangipunga, Stacey Morrison alongside some of the finest te reo teachers across Te Ika ā-Māui. We look forward to providing an update in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka

The word is out, e te whānau! Kāi Tahu contributions are here!

He pānui pai – it’s the best time of year e te whānau – 2022 Kāi Tahu Contributions are officially in your accounts!

Over $8 million contributed!

This year, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has contributed over $8 million into Whai Rawa accounts for 2022 Annual Distributions, Matched Savings, Newborn Distributions and associated taxes*! Tau kē!

Annual Distributions

After two years they are back, and the word is out! Annual Distributions from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu mean that every eligible member (aged under 65 as of 31 December 2022) will qualify for an Annual Distribution. Check our website for the Annual Distribution details –www.whairawa.com/ms

Matched Savings

Adult members who saved in the 2022 calendar year, will have had contributions matched by Te Rūnanga on a $1 for $1 basis, up to a $200* maximum. For our Tamariki members, Te Rūnanga matched $4 to $1, so $50 contributed in 2022 will see your tamariki receive $200* in their account. Tamariki also has a $200* matched savings maximum.

This is your reward e te whānau for saving in 2022! Small steps add up – you’ve done amazing.

Newborn Distributions

If you registered your pēpi with Whai Rawa during 2022 and before their first birthday, their account will have received $100*.

Over 450 pēpi joined Whai Rawa thanks to their whānau setting them up in the best possible way. He mihi to our newest and littlest members!

For more information on any of the above visit www.whairawa.com/ngai-tahu-contributions/

Member Statements

Your Member Statement for 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023 will be available soon! You will receive an email or postcard letting you know when your statement is ready and how to view it or download it online.

Financial literacy starts from a young age, so we encourage you to sit down with your whānau and explain the statement to your tamariki or mokopuna.

For more information head to www.whairawa.com/statements

Have you considered your fund choice?

No matter when you joined Whai Rawa, it is a good idea to review your fund choice on a regular basis to ensure that the fund you are invested into fits with your life stage and goals. You should periodically review your risk profile and fund choice to ensure you are in the most suitable fund option.

Take our Risk Quiz to check you are in a fund that suits your needs: www.whairawa.com/riskquiz/

Whai Rawa Wāhine Facebook Group

Have you joined our new Facebook group wāhine mā? We created this as a place for you to kōrero with like-minded wāhine! Here you can ask pātai, kōrero, learn, and inspire each other about all things pūtea. We want you to feel confident and take control of your finances and future – for you and your whānau. Join the group now by searching ‘Whai Rawa Wāhine’ on Facebook.

* Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all Whai Rawa 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). If you do not notify us of your correct rate, you will be taxed at the default rate of 39 percent. Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds. All content is subject to WRFL’s financial advice disclosure statement available here www.whairawa.com/financial-advice

Ngāi Tahu Property

The first stage of the Ngāi Tahu housing development at Te Pā Tāhuna in Queenstown is now complete.

Apartments at the former Wakatipu High School site on Gorge Rd were officially opened and blessed on 9 February. The first stage includes 27 apartments, 10 of which were sold as part of the KiwiBuild programme providing affordable housing in Queenstown.

This first development has been gifted the name ‘‘Takiwai’’ by mana whenua, the name of a translucent and softer type of pounamu found at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) and Te Wai Pounamu region.

Planning is now underway for the next stage of the development which will include a further 67 apartments.

Ngāi Tahu Seafood

On 3 March, Ngāi Tahu Seafood (NTS) completed its final shipments of export grade lobster from the Ōtautahi facility at Bolt Place, for the 2022/23 fishing season, which ends 31 March. Despite a slow start to the season and being close to 100 tonne behind at the end of June 2022 due to COVID related lockdowns in China for April and much of May, the NTS fishers and our team managed to not only catch up over the balance of the season but also finished over a week before schedule.

E mihi nui ki a koutou, ko kā kaimahi hī ika, me kā kaimahi ō Te Ohu Kaimoana o Ngāi Tahu. Kā mihi nui i tā koutou nei mahi (A big thank you to all, our fishermen, and our team at Ngāi Tahu Seafood).

The Ōtautahi facility is now shut for repairs and maintenance and will reopen on 1 April for the 2023/24 lobster season. The programme of work includes clearing the plant of equipment for a complete clean down followed by work undertaken by independent contractors to ensure the facility continues to comply with MPI, NTS risk management programme, food safety requirements and where possible, enhance the safety

of the workplace. At the time of writing, HydroVac had cleaned the saltwater tanks, Canterbury Waterproofing were preparing surfaces for painting, and Active Refrigeration were attending to all refrigerant and pumping requirements.

Kaikōura is also shut for repairs and maintenance, while Awarua continues to operate, processing tio, pāua and rawaru (blue cod).

The export processing room cleared and in need of some TLC having had close to 460 tonnes of lobster packed out of this room this season at Bolt Place.

Left, top: John and Andy from HydroVac preparing to waterjet and vacuum the saltwater tanks at Bolt Place.

Left: Lachy from Active Refrigeration cleaning down evaporators and changing out old powder coated fans for stainless units at Bolt Place.

Pānui

Ngāi Tahu Archives

We would like to thank Michael Stevens and Alice Karetai for contacting us and identifying the whānau in our July back page issue as: left to right: Andrew Karetai, Janine Karetai, Olivia/Liv Karetai. The baby is possibly Ebony, daughter of Maarea Karetai.

Karaitiana, R.L. Karaitiana and Taituha Trust

This pānui is to advise the descendants of Mere Piro Taituha of the trustees intentions to hold an AGM for the lease land and rentals at Te Rauone Beach, Harrington Point, Ōtākou Peninsula.

The AGM will be held on Saturday 10 June 2023 in the Meeting Room, Ōtākou Marae, Ōtākou Dunedin commencing at 1:00pm followed by light refreshments and an invite for whānau to join us at Pukekura Blue Penguins following the conclusion of the AGM.

Items to be discussed and voted on at the AGM are the financial reports for the COVID period, an update on where the trust is current positioned in regards of the rental properties being run by the trust. Lastly the trust is considering a name change moving forward to better acknowledge the tupuna from whom we all descend.

The photos below were sent to me some years ago. I was told they could be members of the HARPUR or HARDING whānau, and were possibly taken in Invercargill about the 1870’s.

I am sorry for the poor picture quality but hope you can reprint them and would be delighted if anyone could identify them for me. The woman with the young boy looks pregnant, I would think the young boy is about 3 or 4 years.

If they are of the above family, should anyone have a clearer photo, I would appreciate a copy.

They can email me on cardowen @xtra.co.nz

Kind regards

Kay Letham

Lastly the Robert Leggatt line will be requiring nominations and voting on a new whānau trustee due to David Williams retiring as a trustee due to pressing work commitments. The trustees for the other two lines would like to acknowledge and thank David for all his hard work over the years that he has dedicated to the trust.

Due to the number of incorrect emails being held by the trust for dissemination of information required to be sent to whānau members, the trustees request that anyone requiring an information pack to be sent out please email the secretary on kktt-otakou@hotmail.com and provide an up to date email so we can ensure everyone gets all the information they require before the AGM.

The above message is approved by the trustees Dierdre Carroll (Chairperson), David Williams (Treasurer) and Hayden Coote (Secretary).

Yvette Couch-Lewis – On working with Kākāriki karaka

I started as the Kākāriki karaka Ngāi Tahu representative back in 2002.

Kākāriki karaka was thought to be at the point of extinction. They were actually thought to be extinct twice!

However back in 2002, they were rediscovered, but with numbers incredibly low, a recovery group was set up to look after them.

It was really exciting all of us coming together, working closely with Department Of Conservation (DOC) in the species recovery space for the manu.

In 2019 after a lot of frustration about failed releases into the wild we conducted a health check report for Kākāriki karaka with DOC.

From the health check report, we turned the whole programme on its head and refocused on the manu not the people. The manu always comes first.

Out of the health check we managed to get funding to have a dedicated Operations Manager for Kākāriki karaka based in Rangiora and now, after over 20years of helping this manu fight for survival, we are ready to advertise for two Kaitiaki Ranger positions working out in te taiao with Kākāriki karaka and the incredible team up in the Hurunui Awa South Branch and in the Arthurs Pass area.

I would love to have our rangatahi apply for these roles. It is an exciting opportunity to have these roles available for mana whenua to work in te taiao with our precious manu.

Our recovery group and governance group work well with our partners Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, Orana Park, Auckland Zoo and Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre to help breed Kākāriki Karaka in captivity and prepare them for release to the wild. We have established territories for the manu in the Hurunui South Branch, Hawdon Valley and the Poulter Valley that have strong predator control programmes that the Kaitiaki Ranger would work in.

An exciting employment opportunity for rangatahi has been made available, if you love the idea of working in nature looking after some of taonga species then this might be the mahi for you!

Right: Kakariki translocation to Hawdon Valley.

• Would you like to work mostly in the field, helping to protect and monitor Kākāriki karaka and other threatened taonga species?

• Strong focus on engaging with mana whenua and helping to build the cultural competency of the wider kākāriki team.

• We have two full-time positions available, fixed term until June 2024. Based in North Canterbury (Rangiora).

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

• Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes

• Managing threats and adverse impacts

• Being a voice for conservation

• Connecting people to nature

He angitutanga | About the role

Kākāriki karaka are a species of parakeet found only in two beech forest valleys in North Canterbury (Hawdon and Hurunui South Branch), Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson and on Blumine Island in Marlborough Sounds.

Kākāriki karaka are ranked as “Nationally Critical” according to the Department’s threat classification system. This is the most at risk ranking and means the species needs immediate work to prevent extinction. Preventing further decline of wild kākāriki karaka populations has been difficult. Eggs and chicks have been moved into captivity and a captive breeding population has been established. Despite the intensive efforts to control pest animals, the wild kākāriki karaka population has continued to go up and down. The current wild population of kākāriki karaka is less than 400 manu. The captive breeding and release programme is essential to prevent extinction of kākāriki karaka in the wild.

We currently have two fixed term roles (until 28th June 2024) available in North Canterbury. These roles will be involved in:

• Protecting nests

• Assisting with translocations

• Animal pest trapping

• Servicing bait stations

• Tracking tunnels

• Fence maintenance work

• Support work to engage mana whenua, embed tikanga into day to day activities and fulfil kaitiakitanga responsibilities

These positions are mostly field based roles working in the backcountry, and the successful applicants will be required to work a fourteen day roster (10 days on four days off) working in the Hawdon and Poulter valleys in Arthur’s Pass National Park, in the South Branch of the Hurunui in Lake Sumner Forest Park and occasionally in other sites such as Blumine Island in the Marlborough Sounds. These positions work 80-hours per fortnight.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The people we are seeking will work as part of a close-knit team and will need to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff and key stakeholders

The successful applicants will require:

• An interest in bird identification and monitoring

• Ability to organise their personal life to allow for 10-day periods away in the field

• Ability to live and work in a small team environment in remote locations without mobile phone or social media communication

• The skills and experience to foster positive relationships between whānau iwi, hapū and DOC

• A strong desire to engage with mana whenua and build cultural competency

• A flexible attitude and a willingness to try innovative work practices

• A full NZ driver’s licence

• A practical background, with the ability, skill and physical fitness to be able to carry out hard field work and pest animal control

• Ability to use a computer for writing documents, emails and spreadsheets

• A strong commitment to conservation and the ability to perform monotonous tasks in difficult conditions

The following would be an advantage:

• Four-wheel driving qualifications or off-road driving experience

• Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) or quad bike qualifications and experience

• A current First Aid Certificate

• Knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori

• Knowledge of tikanga Māori, and the values of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga, rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga

Mō te tīma | About the team

The successful applicants will join the Kākāriki karaka Team which includes the Manukura (Operations Manager) Kākāriki karaka, Senior Ranger, two Supervisors and ten Rangers. The focus of these roles is to monitor, research and protect kākāriki karaka by finding and protecting kākāriki nests, releasing captive raised kākāriki and monitoring their survival and trapping pests.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What’s in it for you?

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role

• Career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals

• Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted me dical insurance

• Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you’re ready for your next adventure

• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $51,278 to $60,578 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Te Pahi Pukapuka – Continuing Traditions

An exciting new chapter in Dunedin’s mobile library service began in January with the unveiling of Dunedin’s first electric Book Bus, Te Pahi Pukapuka. The bus took to the streets on 30 January with more than 2000 books on board, continuing the traditions of the oldest mobile library service in New Zealand.

Supported by mana whenua, Dunedin artist and Aukaha in-house designer, Aroha Novak (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Kahungunu), has created the artwork that ‘wraps’ around the bus. Her work is based on the story of Matamata, a taniwhā from Kāti Māmoe tradition, which is said to have created the twists and turns of the Taiari River and scooped out Otago Harbour.

The new Book Bus, in traversing the hills and valleys of Ōtepoti Dunedin, becomes a version of Matamata, travelling to communities to offer library services. The design also features twittering pīwakawaka, fluttering around Matamata, with rays of sunshine representing the leaves of an open book, suggesting possibilities for ‘escaping’ into the different worlds of story-telling.

Aukaha manager of the Mana Ahurea team, Caron Ward (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) says Te Pahi Pukapuka encapsulates one of Mana Ahurea’s key aims – to help to embed Kāi Tahu imagery into everyday life in Te Waipounamu.

“We are based in Otago, and we work with partner organisations across the region to provide art and design services for large-scale development projects. Our work is underpinned by our strong working relationship with a panel of mana whenua representatives that provides insight, knowledge and input into the work that we do. Mana whenua are always engaged throughout the whole process, as we work towards reinstating ourselves – our stories, our narratives, our designs –so that our tamariki can see a reflection of themselves and their tīpuna.”

The work that the Aukaha Mana Ahurea team carry out also provides a unique opportunity for Kāi Tahu artists to use their talent to create identifiable markers of cultural identity in the public domain. To date, the team has worked with wellknown Kāi Tahu artists, Ross Hemera, Areta Wilkinson, Fayne Robinson, James York,

Te Pahi Pukapuka is the first of two electric buses that will replace diesel buses that have previously been used for the mobile service. Each bus would have more than 2000 books and should help the city achieve its 2030 carbon-emissions aspirations.

The new vehicle was built by Global Bus Ventures at a cost of around $693,000 and took around two years to complete. The roomy, accessible space is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible ramp and is able to “kneel” for passengers, shortening the distance they need to step up from the kerb to enter the bus.

“The Book Bus as a concept, has been around for a long time but it’s so inspirational to see one of our narratives moving around the takiwā and getting pukapuka out to some of our remoter communities,” says Caron.

And from Aroha Novak’s perspective, it is exactly the sort of work she is interested in.

“My work is often research and project based, drawing out indigenous and local histories that have been forgotten or suppressed.”

A second electric vehicle was planned to replace one of the two remaining diesel book buses later this year.

Kirsten Parkinson, Ephraim Russell, Morgan MatthewsHale, Neil Pardington, and Mana Ahurealead designer, Simon Kaan.

School Starter Packs!

The School Starter Pack initiative is back to support Ngāi Tahu tamariki begin the next step in their education journey!

Made up of an assortment of practical and taonga items, the pack includes items like a jacket, lunch box, drink bo le and a pounamu.

All registered Ngāi Tahu tamariki turning 5, enrolled in primary school and living in New Zealand or overseas can receive a School Starter Pack.

To learn more about School Starter Packs please visit our website and register your tamariki online at:

ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities/ school-starter-packs/

If your registered tamariki turned 5 from the 1st of July 2022, you may also apply to receive a pack, please email the Grants team so we can support you with an application.

Our friendly Ngāi Tahu Grants team are here to answer any pātai you may have, so don’t hesitate to get in touch on 0800 KAI TAHU or by emailing:

schoolstarterpack@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

If you have already received a pack, we would love to hear what your tamariki thinks of their School Starter Pack so be sure to send us a pic, tag us in a post or flick us a message once their special pack arrives at your door.

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga

Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nohoanga site?

Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks which can be used for camping or gathering food and other natural resources by Kāi Tahu whānui.

Under the Act, Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga

For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is managed via an authorisation system administered by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for through the online booking system on the nohoanga webpage. Alternatively, contact the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of this page.

Nohoanga are available for use from August 16th through to April 30th.

These sites are not established camping sites –access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own drinking water, toilet and shower facilities. Cell coverage may also be limited.

Use of the sites is free and exclusively for use by Kāi Tahu whānui. Some sites also allow hunting dogs to accompany you and your family.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga

Above: Waipara River and Waipara Township.

Nohoanga located in Otago / Central Otago Lake Hāwea (adj to camp)

• Located on the Southwestern corner of Lake Hāwea, adjacent to the Lake Hāwea Motor Camp.

• This nohoanga is sited on the lake edge. There is plenty of flat, open space and tree cover. A public toilet is located adjacent to the site and the facilities at the neighbouring campground may be accessible for a small daily fee.

• No dogs, no fires.

Lake Hāwea – Timaru Creek

• Located at the Timaru River on the eastern edge of Lake Hāwea.

• This site is well sheltered, with pockets of camping areas amongst the trees.

• The track to the site is narrow and steep in places. Access may be difficult for some vehicles.

• A long drop toilet is located in the adjacent camping area.

• There are no other facilities or access to drinking water.

• No dogs during Dec and Jan.

Tuckers Beach, Shotover River

• Located within the Tuckers Beach Reserve adjacent to the Shotover River.

• The site is mostly flat and open.

• Vehicle access is through a coded padlocked gate. The code will be given with authorisation. Users need to follow a waratah marked track to the site.

• There are no toilet facilities or access to drinking water.

• This entitlement runs from September 1 to May 16.

• No fires. No drones. No firearms/shooting.

or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

season.

Enjoy the rest of the warmer months by being prepared and knowing how to stay safe.

After two years of closed borders and no flu cases, last winter saw our health system overwhelmed with influenza as well as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the Omicron COVID-19 variant. It hit our community, schools, businesses and hospital staff extremely hard.

It is vital that we don’t repeat 2022 although virologists are predicting a similar surge to the one we saw last year. Based on the experience in the northern hemisphere over their recent winter months, we can anticipate more influenza B strains, which primarily impact younger and school-age children, and more cases of H1N1 (swine flu). We will have greater susceptibility to these particular viruses because they did not have a strong presence last year.

To avoid infection and re-infection with COVID-19 there are a few things you can do to protect yourself, including staying home if you are sick and limiting your time in crowded indoor spaces. Try eating outdoors when possible.

Stay up to date with your vaccinations and if you get symptoms take a test immediately. If you’re positive you will need to self-isolate for seven days.

The best thing you can do for yourself, your whānau, colleagues and community is to get the flu vaccine which will be available from April. It reduces your risk of catching influenza and if you do, lessens the severity of your symptoms.

Did you know?

If you get COVID-19 while you are travelling, have a plan to get home and where to safely isolate. Remember to take some rapid antigen tests (RATs) with you, along with hand sanitiser, face masks and your usual medications.

• The flu vaccine is generally safe to get at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations/booster (including the new COVID-19 BA.4/5 bivalent booster)

• You should tell your flu vaccinator if you:

Get help straight away if you or your whānau feel sick. Save the number for Healthline into your phone: 0800 611 116 – for free medical advice 24/7. You can also call 0800 358 54 53 for free COVID-19 health advice, any time, any day

o Feel unwell.

o Have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine or medication.

o Have a blood clotting disorder or take blood thinning medication.

o Have had any other vaccinations in the past week.

o Smoke or vape.

A dedicated COVID-19 disability helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call free on 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988 for help or information about vaccines, testing, face mask exemptions, and managing COVID-19 at home. A person with experience or knowledge of disability will answer your call between 8am and 8pm daily. After 8pm, calls are answered by a trained member of the Healthline team. Go to covid19.govt.nz for more information.

• If you have had COVID-19, you should wait until you have recovered before getting your flu vaccine.

• The flu vaccine is safe and highly recommended for vulnerable people including the elderly, the immunocompromised, people with pre-existing health conditions and those who are pregnant.

• You might be eligible for a free flu vaccination – check with your GP or go to: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza/flu-influenzavaccines/getting-flu-vaccine

To learn more about the flu and vaccine go to: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza

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TE ATATŪ WITH JAS

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TE KOHA WITH HINE

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Ngai Tahu Funds Jan - Mar 2023

Find

Name of Grant/Fund

Ngāi Tahu Fund - Round 33

Mahinga Kai Enhancement Fund

Kā Pūtea Scholarships

Tahua Taunaki Akonga Learner Support Fund (Term 2)

Pēpi Pack

Pūtea Manaaki - Sport

Pūtea Manaaki Emergency Relief Fund

School Starter Packs

Special Learning Assessment

Taiawatea - Rangatahi Cultural Leadership Fund

If you have any questions on eligibility, contact our team for a kōrero at funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 524 8248

For photographs and graphics please send to:

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu PO 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.

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

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Wairewa Rūnanga

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E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz

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Briar Meads

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Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua –Kapiti Coast

Ema & Amiria Whiterod

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Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki

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Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne

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Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

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Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-a-Tara

Karen Coutts

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Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau

Ana Topi Patuki

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Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti

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Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa

Karen Bast

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Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane)

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Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihākena

Angeleau Simpson

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E: angeleanlivs@y7mail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This image is from the Trevor Howse Photograph Collection and shows two unidentified tamariki, one seated on a chair. If you are able to identify anyone in this image, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you.