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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

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