Te Pānui Rūnaka November 2018 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WHITU/NOVEMBER 2018

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Sophia Parun nō Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Te Pokai Ao haerenga to Hawai’i – p.7

• Get your Whai Rawa matched savings now – p.33

• A royal buzz from Duke and Duchess’ visit – p.17 • Ngāi Tahu whānau recognised for efforts in te taiao – p. 38 & 39 • Ngāi Tahu Fund – open for applications now – p.33 • Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu – registrations now online – p. 38

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere On the final day, we were delighted to welcome Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and members of her caucus to begin this kōrero, along with discussions about freshwater management and ownership. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback since the hui, including high praise and gratitude for the manaaki iwi leaders and their delegations received from us, as well as the excellent focus and progress made throughout the three-day hui. I want to acknowledge everyone from our management and governance teams, and especially our whānau, for the mahi that went in to ensuring a productive and successful hui.

E rere ngā mihi o te ngākau whakaiti mai te tae o Ārai Te Uru ki ngā Iwi o Aotearoa, ki tēnā, ki tēnā o ngā amorangi i hui tahi, i whakawhiti kōrero ki Ngā Minita, ā, ka whai whakaaro ki ngā uri ā muri ake nei. I te tau e heke mai nei ka ruku anō tātou ki ngā take nui o Ngāi Māori. E te iwi noho ora mai.

When I think of the progress we have made over the 20 years since settlement in terms of growing our capability, our asset base and our ability to support our people, I am very conscious that, although we’ve made massive gains, our resources are small – relative to the immense impact the dispossession of our lands and resources had and continues to have for many of our people. Furthermore, there continues to be little or limited intent given to the principle of partnership as clearly defined in the Treaty of Waitangi as we consistently see iwi largely relegated to a representative role in dealings with the Crown. Improvement to this arrangement will require genuine commitment and partnership between central and local government, and iwi – and this will continue to be the focus of our engagement.

Well, another year has almost come to an end and, perhaps it’s just me, but time seems to pass more quickly and each year seems busier. As we approach Christmas, I hope you all take some quality time out to enjoy with whānau and that you stay safe on the busier holiday season roads. My past month began with a visit to the Netherlands, accompanied by Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Matapura Ellison and a Ngāi Tahu delegation. During the Dutch royal visit in 2016, we were invited to visit their country and have finally had the opportunity to do so. We travelled with intentions to learn more about the Dutch approach to sustainability, water management, innovation and resilience – all important kaupapa to us an iwi. I was overwhelmed, not only by the beauty of the country and the manaaki we received, but also by the alignment of our countries and incredible work they are undertaking towards ensuring a sustainable future. We saw and learnt so much over a short time and I have returned weith a vigour for our own mahi in this area.

On the home front, I’d like to acknowledge how fitting it is that the 2018 Hui-ā-Tau was held at Ōnuku, almost 20 years to the day since the then Prime Minister Jenny Shipley delivered the apology from the Crown to Ngāi Tahu. This was a hugely important milestone in our journey and, as I reflect on our progress, I am left with an immense pride in being Ngāi Tahu. I look forward to sharing the highlights of the day with whānau in my next column.

Then onwards from Northern Europe to Ōtepoti where, at the end of October, Ngāi Tahu hosted the quarterly National Iwi Chairs Forum. I would like to begin by acknowledging Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou for their outstanding manaaki, which began with hui at Puketeraki the day before the forum commenced, followed by the official pōwhiri at Ōtākou Marae. As always, there was plenty of robust kōrero and debate on a range of kaupapa important to Māori collectively and iwi individually. The partnership between iwi and the Crown was a focal point in discussions, as was our intention to develop a Treaty Partnership Framework.

In closing, I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to whānau who have lost a loved one in recent weeks.

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

This headline simply translates to reference ‘The cover artist’. This is a small section of Te Pānui Rūnaka where we are able to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted on the front page and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, email Te Pānui Rūnaka editor Arielle Monk: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Pānui Rūnaka November 2018 cover artist Sophia Parun (Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki) Sophia currently lives in a small village on the Kapiti Coast and, although she hasn’t been home to Karitāne since her last big whānau reunion, she is itching to get back to the Ngāi Tahu takiwā soon.

Sophia is also currently working with Puna Pakihi, the kaupapa within Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Tribal Economies team supporting establishment of whānau businesses. She is working with a business mentor to explore the growth of her creativity into a sustainable business – selling silk scarves digitally printed with her artwork to boutique retailers across Aotearoa.

As a long-time creative, she trained as a textile artist at Massey University in Wellington, before returning to her original love of drawing and painting. The piece on the cover of this issue is titled ‘Veins of My Tūpuna'. Sophia says painting has been a way for her to explore aspects of her whakapapa.

This cover piece is currently for sale as a canvas print on the online platform for Māori artists, www.toitangata.com, along with two of her other works.

“This painting is an abstract interpretation of my tūpuna (ancestors) all connecting to one another, like branches from a tree. Just as a tree branch grows off into another, my ancestors are all connected and have all come from the same tree. Although every branch and stem is different, they all come from the same roots. The branches intertwine and overlap each other but all stem from one seed - our ancestress, Mōtoitoi, who inspired this particular piece.”

Ngāi Tahu artist Sophia Parun at work in her home-studio in Kuku on the Kapiti Coast.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Congratulations

Nā Peter Clayton On 23 October, Jackie and Gary Te Wani celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary. Gary planned a secret dinner to surprise Jackie, starting with a limousine ride to the restaurant, where they were greeted by friends and whānau. Special congratulations to you both.

Rā whānau ki a koutou

October Gemma Manson, Georgia Wilson, Garry Te Wani (Snr), Heather Manawatu, Raquel Fletcher, Craig Posa, Benay Aiomanu, Maria Tuhakaraina, Jah-Kaya Manawatu, Eliana Aiomanu, Israel Stone, Hineau MacKenzie.

Amelia Taylor, Myra Timms, Bec Ponga, Anaru GrantManawatu, June Bond, Iwa Solomon. December Tahu Flight, Rawina Te Wani, Haiti Te Wani, Bobby Childs, Tim Manawatu Jr, Gayle Rae, Josh Boyd, Alandra Annett, Casey Fraser, Kayla McDonald, Carla Rayner, Eruera Solomon, Zingara McDougall-Fissenden, Garren Day, Trish Manawatu, Abby Summerton, Faith Stirling.

November Hinerongo Clayton, Anii McDonald, Rawinia Taylor, Taygan Manawatu, Hank Posa, Matai Manawatu, Jamie Manawatu, Corey King, Cushla Fidow, Jessie Laugesen,

South Island Māori Netball Tournament

On 29 September, the 81st South Island Māori Netball Tournament began in Christchurch, hosted by the Whangaraupo Netball Club.

The level of marching and kapa haka was at another level and returning club Te Huinga Rangatahi o Ngā Hau e Whā deserved their win!

It was a beautiful day ready for some exciting and entertaining netball with a great turnout of supporters. All together there were 15 teams from four clubs representing their rohe – all wanting to win the magnificent trophies there for the taking.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without our amazing sponsors, whānau and support crew and we would like to thank: • • • • • • •

Kaikōura Te Ahikaaroa Tuakana once again took out the Pitama Cup, going through undefeated and winning the trophy for the third time in a row. The Kaikōura Te Ahikaaroa Teina won their division as well, and our wonderful pēpi team did very well and enjoyed the whole day.

Takahanga Marae Kaikoura Night & Day Service Station Tukete Charitable Trust Spraymarks Traffic Management Sarah Beardmore from Te Ha o Matauranga Simon Muir from Mayfield Motor World, Blenheim And all the local business that donated to our kaupapa.

Juniors: Back Row: Luana King, Danielle King, Bronwyn Hole (Coach), Sariah Pickstone, Kaea Hole-Eruera, Charlotte Comer, Kate McConchie, Savannah Manawatu (Manager), Front Row: Leani MacEwan, Rochelle Clark, Chloe Fitzpatrick.

Seniors: Savannah Manawatu, Jahdia McDonald, Anahera McDonald, Tiana Placid.

Kaikoura Te Ahikaaroa Whānau (too many to name).

Congratulations Poihipi

Congratulation to Poihipi Clayton who had an amazing year by making the U18 and U19 Tasman Mako Rugby Teams, and being selected to attend the U18 New Zealand Māori Camp in Rotorua. Ka mau te wehi Poihipi!

From left to right; U18 Poihipi Clayton (Tasman Mako), Henry Leef (Canterbury Country). In U18 New Zealand Māori Kit, Henry Leef and Poihipi Clayton. Clayton Whānau – Ma-rea Clayton, Peter Clayton, Poihipi Clayton, Rangi Clayton, Reimana Kiriona-Clarke.

Congratulations

Nā, Moana Gemmell The Gemmell whānau wish to congratulate Jamie Maraea Harris for her outstanding achievements, highlighted at her recent prize giving ceremony. Jamie was named Ray White WSS International Senior Sportswoman of the Year for her success in rowing. Jamie’s great-aunty, Lovey Edwards (nō Murihiku), would have been very proud.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora koutou te whānau o Ngāi Tahu. We hope that you are all having a great year and may all the whitebaiters be enjoying their season too.

Rā whānau ki a koutou

Theresa Rooney, Milly Campbell, Wiremu Weepu, Manu Weepu, Courtney Sargeant, Jamie Meihana-Whittle, Ariana Tainui, Rosemarie Tainui, Kelly Mason, Arana Sutton, Te Aotaumarewa Meihana-Eiffe, Maia Tonihi, Tioti Campbell, Gayleen Culling, Te Ngarahau Mason, Chance Beckett-Ria, Tania Hutana, Caleb Robinson, Jo-anne Coakley (Millie), Sophie Tiller. 5

Fusion Rangatahi Wānanga

Ko te rā tuatoru tēnei #Taramakau #Māwhera #Rūnanga #Kaiata #Moana

Our Fusion Rangatahi Wānanga in the September school holidays was yet another successful event, bringing in 30 tamariki and rangatahi. Many thanks to ngā kaiako Nelly Mason, Miriama White and Jamie Whittle, as well as to our kaitautoko, Uncle Jimmy Russell, who took our rangatahi on a tour of some significant wāhi here on Te Tai Poutini. Here’s a snapshot of what we got up to over the week. Ko te rā tautahi tēnei #Waiata #ArahuraMarae #Rangatahi #Whānau

Ko te rā tuawhā tēnei #whakaahuatanga #kapahaka #kēmu

Ko te rā tuarua tēnei #Kaniere #Kōwhitirangi #Kokotahi #Māhinapua

Ko te rā whakamutunga tēnei #mihimihi #ShantyTown #Taonga #Kaukau #WharePikitia

Te Pōkai Ao haerenga ki Hawai’i

Nāhaku noa, Aleigha Ngaamo Some time ago, I saw an advertisement from Kāi Tahu offering a trip to Silicon Valley, San Francisco for rangatahi interested in STEM subjects.

Kumu Kiana has a PhD in biochemistry; she studies organisms and resonates it with her culture. Kumu Mamo is a coordinator for a non-profit education programme called ‘paepae pōhaku’. They both love their whenua, and are guardians of their aina (land).

I decided I would make an application and sent in a short video on what I struggle with as a Māori, and my thoughts on how to resolve these struggles. I talked about how my school has a whare, a safe place to go to in school, and more importantly, where we can learn our ahurea Māori.

We did so much every single day and night! I made so many new friends and learnt so many new things, that if I tried to explain everything I’d take the whole Kāti Waewae page. There are literally so many amazing opportunities I thought I would never experience... ever! We had surfing lessons, star gazing at the beach, attending a lecture at the University of Hawai’i, traditional weaving, going to organic farms like ‘Kako’ o ‘Ōiwi’, learning a Mo’o’lelo and hana, partaking in hale building workshops, meeting and listening to Hawai’ian agricultural scientists, water scientists, practitioners, marine scientists… all in Hawai’i and so much more!

Our ‘whare’ has the interior and feeling of a classroom. The kawa and tikanga is simple, but we have to reinforce, re-encourage and uphold these tikanga our tūpuna laid out for us. We as students want to get a proper whare and make it feel like a kāinga as well as a classroom. Unfortunately, I did not get accepted into the Silicon Valley trip. But due to a huge number of applications, a new haerenga to Honolulu, Hawai’i was created for me and 21 other lucky rakatahi.

To conclude the novel you have just read, Te Pōkai Ao was an amazing, life changing experience – a chance to make new connections you never thought you have. It has changed my perspective on how we as New Zealanders live and how we need to be more sustainable and aware of what we buy from the shop or grow what we can in our backyard. I also have been inspired to learn more about my culture and the resources our tūpuna used to survive.

We had a weekend wānanga at Tuahiwi Marae, where we met the four kaiako who were guiding us on this journey and 21 other rakatahi who – like me – were excited and prepared to be filled with knowledge. We learnt a range of Kāi Tahu waiata to perform during pōwhiri, as well as whakataukī. We also learnt some pakiwaitara and history about Tuahiwi marae from our whānau who live there.

If you are Year 9 or 10 and of Kāi Tahu descent, I highly recommend you apply for this haerenga because it is life changing – and it looks good on your CV!

Two weeks later, we made our way back to the marae to start our journey to Hawai’i. As we arrived at the airport, a beautiful woman with great knowledge, who I had heard of before the trip, arrived in a van with her dad waiting to pick us up. Her name is Kiana Frank and her dad is Steve or, as we call him, Uncle Steve.

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini

Arahura Marae hosted another successful Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini, facilitated by Kotahi Mano Kāika over the weekend of 26-28 October. It was a fantastic turn out of whānau coming together to enhance their te reo Māori. A big mihi to the Kotahi Mano Kāika team for bringing this awesome kaupapa to Te Tai Poutini to Hokitika Primary School for giving us access to the classrooms and hall for the weekend, and also to all our whānau for attending the weekend wānanga.

Tamariki activities.

Jah-vana Lilley, Summer Lilley and Eva Scott-Keen.

Karen Mason and Eli Maiava.

Catherine Messenger-Weepu and Hinerangi Barr.

Te Kura Tuarua o Māwhera

On 15 October, whānau gathered for a dawn blessing and unveiling of the new carvings at the Greymouth High School whare. Carvers Mahana Coulston, Jamie Whittle and Tony Manuel were joined by Poutini Kāi Tahu whānau, Greymouth High and Westland High School students for the ceremony; it was a lovely day.

Te Waipounamu Kapa Haka 2018

On 27 October, the Te Waipounamu Kapa Haka competition was held in Ōtautahi at the Christchurch Boys’ High School auditorium. This year Te Tai Poutini took a rōpū over to compete, made up of students from Westland High, Greymouth High and Buller High Schools. They made us all very proud with their beautiful performance. Their results: third in waiata tira and whaikōrero, second in waiata-ā-ringa and third equal in the haka. Ka mau te wehi Te Tai Poutini and a big mihi to all kura who performed.

Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau 2018

Rūnanga business

Congratulations to our successful nominees We are pleased to announce the following whānau members were appointed on to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Executive Committee:

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please share your stories by sending any news and photos to:

On 28 October, we held our Hui-ā-Tau for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11.00am - 3.00pm.

admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or phone 03 755 6451.

• Re-elected members: Kori Hutana and Rauhine Coakley • Newly elected member: Courtney Sargeant.

You can also visit the tari anytime between 9.00am - 3.00pm on weekdays.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te miroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

With summer coming up, the weather certainly hasn’t made up its mind! On one hand, we have been drenched in the hot sun for days on end, then on the other, a cold chill filling the air and people lighting their fires again. The cold has not deterred the whitebaiters though, who are still ever vigilant at their stands every day, scooping up the living gold of our rivers. We have been fortunate to have a couple of fresh feeds already – cheers whānau!

Nei hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Mahi Rūnaka

The rūnaka is as busy as ever and getting more so as Christmas nears and everyone is trying to complete all sorts of tasks before the festive season really kicks in.

Rūnaka Hui-ā-Tau 2018

Whānau travelled to Mahitahi on the Friday before the Hui-ā-Tau, battling strong winds most of the way, which made the trip a slower drive than normal.

Whānau then voted and waited in anticipation as the votes were counted and the results given. Congratulations to the new members:

Once the vehicles were unloaded the kai prep began. The wharekai was filled with singing and laughter as dinner was cooked. The whānau were bang on, so it didn’t take us long. After a delicious dinner, the playing cards came out for a little fun and games that continued late into the night. Everyone was either reconnecting or connecting for the first time and there was a lot of laughter in the whare.

• Kaiwhakahaere tuarua (Deputy Chair) – Marie Mahuika- Forsyth • Kaipūtea (Treasurer) – Stuart Barr • Mema (Executive) – Mel Wilson and Fayne Robinson The chairman thanked all the candidates and thanked Kara Edwards for her selfless contribution to the rūnaka over the years. She will be sorely missed at rūnakanui hui. We would also like to thank Willie Wilson for his entertaining humour and for all his hard work.

We woke to an amazingly stunning day; the sun was out, manu were singing and the sea was calm. And if it wasn’t for the namunamu, a hui outside would have been perfect! The hui went relatively quickly, with a break for kai before the elections, so with a full, happy puku whānau gathered in the wharenui to listen to each candidate introduce themselves and explain why they applied for executive positions. May I add, some were funnier than others.

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini

26-28 October 2018 Kāti Māhaki whānau were involved in Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini with the team from Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK) recently. The weekend started on the Friday night with a pōwhiri at Arahura Marae and a waiata session.

progressed, replenished our bodies with delicious kai and connected with whānau until the evening. One of our groups even composed a waiata for the rōpū. All age groups were covered from pēpi to kaumātua, which made the weekend a wonderful intergenerational learning experience.

On Saturday, whānau attended classes at Hokitika Primary School in groups of corresponding learning levels. We filled up our kete of knowledge as the day

Kāti Māhaki would like to thank KMK for their hard mahi – we are all looking forward to next year! You fellas are the mean team!

Maramataka

30 Year anniversary – Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio A komiti has been formed to organise the 30 Year anniversary celebration over the weekend of 25-27 January 2019. Please contact the office if you would like to participate. For whānau wishing to attend, email: us to register your interest.

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. Office Christmas BBQ We will be holding our annual office Christmas BBQ on Wednesday 19 December starting at 3.00 pm. Whānau, please feel free to pop in for a kai/nibble and celebrate the upcoming festive holidays with us.

Keep in touch and up-to-date

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

Office Christmas holiday hours The office of Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio will be closed from Wednesday 19 December 2018 until Monday 14 January 2019. Māui Hui at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae We will be holding our second wānaka on the weekend of 7-9 December at the marae in Mahitahi. Please contact the office to register your interest.

E-pānui Rūnaka

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

Makaawhio Christmas Pool Party The Christmas pool party will be held on Sunday 9 December at the Hokitika Centennial Pool from 12.00-4.00pm.

Membership database

We are continually updating our database and currently have about 200 members with incorrect contact details. Please give us a call or send an email to check on your contact details, and those of your whānau, tamariki or mokopuna.

There will also be an early visit from Hana Kōkō, so don’t forget to bring a named Christmas present ($10 max) to be given out to your tamariki on the day. All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult.

Phone 03 755 7885 Email: heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mauri ora!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Check out our kaumātua octogenarian, Donald Couch, kayaking amongst icebergs on recent trip to Alaska.

NIWA visit

Ngāti Wheke played host to NIWA staff in October for one of their cultural development programmes. These overnight visits are for any NIWA staff wanting to better understand how they can align their work with iwi and develop their Māori cultural capability.

some Papatipu Rūnanga manage their environmental work. Attendees said hearing from iwi representatives helped provide a bridge for greater understanding of the diversity that makes Ngāi Tahu unique.

The visit was organised by Rāpaki Education Committee member Andre Konia, who is the pouārahi of Te Kūwaha – NIWA’s National Centre of Māori Environmental Research.

A highlight was hearing from one of the whānau who shared the kōrero about the monument Te Whaea Whakamomori, and the connection that Rāpaki has with Parihaka.

Our manuhiri were privileged to hear from a stellar line-up of speakers – not only Rāpaki whānau, but also rūnanga members from across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā, staff from the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, affiliated partners and Ngāi Tahu-mandated organisations.

NIWA staff learned about the cultural narrative of Rāpaki and surrounding sites of significance. They also got the opportunity to learn a waiata-ā-ringa, courtesy of Ripeka Paraone, as well as helping out on the marae. A big mihi to Kopa Lee, Janina Konia, Te Oranga Whareaitu, Ripeka Paraone, Isaac and Lynne, the rūnanga office staff and our Kīnaki caterers.

These presentations outlined how the iwi engage with government departments, regional councils and how

NIWA rōpū outside the whare at Rāpaki.

Rakena Wānanga – October 27-28

A big thank you to Donald Couch, Aunty Doe, Ripeka Parata, Catherine Stuart, Rachael Rakena, Andre and Janina Konia, Lynette Cotterill and Paula Rakena for making this happen.

Our South Island whānau gathered at Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to learn and share knowledge of our tikanga and whakapapa, some of us even meeting for the first time! Our invited guests gave very informative talks on kawa mō te pōwhiri, Ngā Tūtohu Whenua, Te Mita o Kāi Tahu, pepeha, whakapapa, waiata and Whai Rawa. We all learnt a lot about our connections to our marae through the carvings, tukutuku and pou. For many of our tamariki it was their first marae experience and it was really great to see how quickly they all felt at home and gained an understanding of marae tikanga. Whakawhanaungatanga was established, manaakitanga felt by all and we all agreed it was an amazingly informative and enjoyable weekend. We all went home a few kilos heavier! Apologies to all our Rāpaki whānau for an early morning wake-up call (the fire alarm) due to the toaster being a bit overactive.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Congratulations

Congratulations to Timua Brennan, who received The New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) from the Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy on 25 September at the Investiture Ceremony in Wellington.

Timua Brennan with Dame Patsy Reddy.

Kōrero from Aunty Pat

marae until he gave his whaikōrero and told them what his businesses were. They were quite surprised.

Well, how time flies – it’s that time for a bit of gossy. First, what about the cold and hot weather! But never mind, put more clothes on or stay home. Look who’s talking, she’s never home.

Then last week, we had the opening of Tūranga, the new library in town. What a lovely day – was a bit cold and wet – but we were all there. Joseph Hullen took us on a tour of Christchurch. What a man! And just to listen to him, you wouldn’t believe how much he knows and remembers everything – the best part was our lunch at KFC, of course. Each van had boxes of the stuff, yummy! Even the bus driver enjoyed it. I think he was sick of eating lollies, ha! Then it was home, sweet home.

Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. Yes, we (our extended) lost a much loved one last week in Australia and all the whānau went over to the tangi. We love you cousin. As always, the marae has been very busy. Last week, a group of rangatahi came in with Matua Te Hau and Whaea Gaynor. They called themselves Te Pōkai Ao. Te Hau and Gaynor took them over to Hawai'i for a week. They were good children; did all the dishes and swept the floor – even took the covers off the tables to clean. They all thought Te Hau was the cook at the

Not much interesting news this time as I am in a bit of a hurry. I suppose you know where I’m going. Fooled you all, I’m going shopping then who knows what might happen later? So ‘til next time, love you all. K.K.K. XXXXX

Tuahiwi Fun Run and Walk

• When: Saturday 24 November from 9.00am • Where: Tuahiwi Marae • What: 10 kilometre run/walk and a 3.1 kilometre run/walk • Cost: $10 per person, tamariki under five years free

Nā, Tuahiwi Marae Events team Join us for a day of fun, with spot and best dressed prizes. There will also be stalls, kai and music on the day. To register or find more information go to Tuahiwi Events on our Facebook page.

Ngāi Tūāhuriri AGM last month

27 October A wonderful atmosphere and plenty of whanaungatanga permeated Mahaanui II as nearly 150 whānau arrived to participate at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). There was plenty of laughter and chatter.

Gabrielle ran the meeting with military precision, commencing at 10.15am and – except for the counting of votes – it was all wrapped up by 12.00pm, just in time for a delicious hāngī provided by our team of master chef men, led by Grenville Pitama (the newly minteddeputy chair).

In November 2017, Clare Williams stood down as chair due to ill health, with Gabrielle Huria stepping in as the interim chair until this AGM. Clare continued her involvement as a member of the executive, concluding 14 years of service at the AGM. We offer our immense thanks and gratitude to Clare for her dedication to the rūnanga.

A big thank you to all those who accepted nominations. The new office holders at Ngāi Tūāhuriri are: • Chair – Arapata Reuben • Deputy chair – Grenville Pitama • Treasurer – Ruiha Caldwell We wish them every success in their new roles.

Wairewa Rūnanga He pēpi

Congratulations

Kaylene Tahuhu would like to welcome to the world her little boy, Manaaki David Tahuhu, born in Wairau Hospital in Blenheim on 31 July, weighing 7lb 6oz. Māmā Kaylene would also like to say a huge thank you to the iwi for his wahakura and Pēpi Pack.

Kia ora koutou. We would like to offer our congratulations to Tania Noa (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu nō Wairewa) who recently graduated with a Tipu Ora Diploma.

Wairewa executive team – new appointments Tuia te Rangi e tū nei Tuia te Papa e takoto nei Tui tuia tātou te tangata. Ko te mihi mahana ki te whānau o Wairewa, he taonga ngā tangata katoa. Ki te taha o tōku taua ko Robinson tōku whānau Ko Pollyann Panirau tōku taua Ko Jackie Barry tōku whaea Ko Kelly Barry ahau. It is an honour and privilege for me to serve Wairewa Rūnanga as chairperson for this coming year. I have just returned to Ōtautahi after spending a year in Kirikiriroa growing my reo Māori at Waikato University. I’m looking forward to being home and excited for the year ahead. My hope for Wairewa over the coming year is that we move forward as one whānau, uplifting the mana of one another and being the best version of Wairewa that we can be together.

This year we have returning executive members, Theo Bunker (treasurer), Jaleesa Panirau, Darrell Chick and Te Aroha Thompson (secretary) – along with three newly elected members, Tania Noa, Marissa Barry and Ashley Warnes. I believe we have a good mix of people with a cross-section of skills and life experience here to serve and support our rūnanga well.

Ngā manaakitakitanga, nā, Kelly Barry.

Kipa whānau hui – 30 December 2018 Kaupapa: Nominate three new trustees for Kipa Ahuwhenua Trust, Wairewa 887 • Venue: TBC • Time: 11.00am

• Kai: BBQ following the hui Contact: Maire Kipa by email punamatariki@gmail.com or text 021 901 965

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Education workshops

This year Taumutu Rūnanga piloted a new initiative to upskill and support teachers in learning more about Taumutu and Ruahikihikitanga. We have run four workshops focusing on enabling teachers, school management and board of trustee members to embed Ruahikihikitanga into their education spaces and support the educational success of Māori students, achieving as Māori. The workshops are also open to others who have similar teaching roles in our takiwā and we recently had staff from the Department of Corrections attend.

our kaitohutohu hauora staff member, Dardanelle McLean-Smith. Participants experience a pōwhiri or mihi whakatau, history talk, mihimihi learning and confidence opportunities, sharing of our education resources developed over years, and three separate break-out groups to learn how to implement the teaching of our resources in their learning space.

The project has been developed by Liz Brown, our hauora portfolio leader, and is being implemented by other hauora portfolio members along with

The project is funded by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and we have been successful in securing funding to run the project again next year. We will hold four 'phase 1' workshops as entry level understanding of Ruahikihikitanga and eight 'phase 2' workshops for returning participants to increase their confidence and understanding.

Laura Dunlop and teachers.

Liz Brown and Uncle Pat's legs.

Dardanelle McLean-Smith and teachers.

Liz Brown and teachers.

Gina presses noses with Haz and Megs

His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, had the pleasure of meeting Gina Solomon on their recent visit to Aotearoa. As a member of the QEII Conservation Trust, Gina was invited to attend an event to dedicate a 20 hectare section of native bush to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy is a conservation initiative launched in 2015, to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s long service to the Commonwealth. The Daily Mail in the United Kingdom reported the following on Gina’s meeting with the Royals: “Meghan pressed her forehead and nose up against another woman while shaking her hand at a ceremony to dedicate 20 hectare of native bush to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy”, and “Harry also embraced the woman’s hand and gave her a similarly intimate hongi hello at the ceremony”.

Royal Visit: Meghan Markle, Gina Solomon and Prince Harry. Photo from the Daily Mail.

Te Repo Ōrariki – Taumutu Wetlands

Te Repo Ōrāriki is located immediately behind Ngāti Moki marae. We have created a nice walkway from the marae to the urupā, via the wetlands, for whānau and manuhiri to enjoy.

A number of years ago Taumutu Rūnanga partnered with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to recreate the wetlands that previously existed around Ngāti Moki marae. The landscaping plan was developed in 2014, a partnership agreement signed in 2015, the earthworks and most planting was completed in 2015 and the fence and gate was upgraded in 2017. ECan paid for all work and maintenance for two years. From the beginning of this year Taumutu took over maintenance of the wetlands. The wetlands are a thriving, vibrant successful wāhitaonga and mahinga kai site. The more established plants along the water lines are growing well but are not yet large enough to block the sun to prevent weeds and grass growth. Lower levels of the flax and cabbage trees are pruned to prevent damage to the plants by the weed eater and enable the trunks to establish. We are currently considering ways to water the site now and through the summer to give the new plants the best opportunity to survive.

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

Please note only those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5.00pm on 14 December 2018 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot. Therefore all persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga who have previously been registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are correct.

Appointment Committee Nominations

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Incorporation is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. You can contact Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Office (Telephone: 03 615 9646, Fax: 03 615 9646 or Email: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz) for information regarding criteria and nomination forms. Written forms and requirements are to be received by Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua office before 5.00pm on 14 December 2018, addressed to: Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Inc, 38 Huirapa Street, Temuka.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Many thanks to Ivy

Nā, Graeme Lane, chairperson At the last executive committee meeting Ivy Johnston stood down after many years on the executive board and as Waihao representative on a number of committees. Ivy will continue to send out the birthday cards and coordinate kaumātua lunches for the rūnanga. As chairperson, I would like to thank Ivy for the dedication, commitment and time that she has put in both as an executive member and standing member on many committees.

Ivy Johnston (centre), walking with Upoko Tewera King and Uncle Dave Thomas.

Holdings company

Waihao website

Native seedlings

This area of the website allows whānau to access various electronic forms for completing tasks, such as booking the marae vans or submitting a grant application. All confirmed minutes, policies and procedures and TRoNT reports are also available here.

Congratulations to the following whānau, elected as members of our Holdings company at the AGM on 7 October: Dardanelle McLean-Smith, Juliette Stevenson, Lesley Te Maiharoa-Sykes, Liam Stoneley, and to Jeff Goldsmith as the independent member.

If you don’t have a login for the members' only section of our new website, please email us to get one: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

On Saturday 13 October, Waihao whānau attended a planting day up the river by McClulloch Bridge. The native seedlings we planted were gifted by Waihao Marae from their native seedling project.

Reminders

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office.

Moeraki and Waihao Christmas Party

As Waihao hosted our combined whānau Christmas party with Moeraki here last year, Moeraki will be hosting the event this year. The party will be held 1 December.

Remember if you have moved, or changed your email address, please advise the office so that we can update these records.

RSVPs were required by 21 November for catering purposes. If you missed this, contact the Waihao office 03 689 4726 or 0800 924 426, or email waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Please direct your enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao on 03 689 4726 or waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy Birthday to our dedicated groundsman, Ross Kean, who has been the man responsible for managing our many sites to perfection – including the marae and church – for almost 12 years. His assistant, our mokopuna, has been in training with Ross for the past five years (he is now nine) and has been promised the position once he has been to university. Ross arrived in Moeraki in 1973 and assisted us in looking after our taua, Mere Peti Whitau and, in his later years, Richard Whitau (JP). Richard admired and loved Ross for his Irish humour, open honesty and loyalty. We are lucky to have you Ross. Ngā mihi nunui.

Ngā Mate

John Southerwood, MNZM, 25.8.1924 – 16.9.2018 Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao o Tāne A great tōtara has fallen in the ancient forest of Tāne. It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of John Southerwood on Sunday 16 September 2018, at 94 years of age.

This settlement combined a cash component and replacement forest for logging. John oversaw the building of a Lodge on the land, where shareholders and tourists can stay and enjoyed all his visits there. He leaves the Incorporation in a healthy state for current and future shareholders.

John was a loved father of Leonie Gale and Janice Cushing and treasured granddad to Daniel, David and Jennifer Gale and Lisa and Harley Cushing, and great-granddad to Jaime and Alison Gale. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and supported them through their education and sporting activities, and in the last few years, seeing the arrival of his greatgrandchildren and enjoying their visits.

John became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori, in the New Year’s Honours list in 2011, of which he was very proud. John will be sadly missed by his whānau and the members of the Committee of Management of the Waitutu Incorporation and will never be forgotten for his achievements on their behalf.

John grew up in Napier and Christchurch. He was drafted into the army towards the end of World War II and subsequently worked on threshing mills and chaff cutters, later working in horse breaking on farms in Otago and South Canterbury. He worked in timber mills, freezing works, and the food processing industry, and studied for accounting units and read law at Victoria University. He owned his own businesses and became involved in fishing, setting up an eel catching, processing and exporting business.

John Southerwood.

Jock Orbell Devoted wife, Lorna Orbell, would like to acknowledge the passing of her beloved husband, Jock, earlier this year.

John then became involved in managing his family’s Māori land, held by the Waitutu Incorporation. He was on the Committee for a couple of years and was then elected Chairman. He spent many determined and frustrating years negotiating with the Crown over the use or preservation of the virgin Rimu forest in the blocks held by within the Incorporation. John was the driving force in achieving a settlement with the Crown to preserve the Waitutu Incorporation’s virgin Rimu forest west of Tuatapere, on the South Coast of Fiordland.

Jock Orbell 13 May 1938 - 29 June 2018

Excellence in Māori Development Award

Nā, Rānui Ryan Ōtepoti Māori community stalwart Wendi Raumati received the inaugural Southern District Health Board Award for Excellence in Māori Development this month. Fittingly she was surrounded by her loving whānau and wrapped in a korowai made by her mother Nancey Morris (née Donaldson) when she was a member of the Arai te Uru Māori Club over 50 years ago. Aunty Wendi has continued her mother’s legacy of supporting and advocating for tangata whenua in Ōtepoti and the wider region.

and will go the extra mile to help those in need. Mum is always available to the community and always says yes to awhi and tautoko." Whanauka Stacey Reynolds identified Aunty Wendi’s superpower as her ability to make everybody feel that they are connected to her by creating a space of acceptance and love. According to office mate and colleague Matapura Ellison, “Wendi is absolutely deserving of the recognition she received in the recent DHB awards. She works tirelessly for our Māori people in her Te Ara Hauora kaiāwhina role within the SDHB. She has a rich network of contacts built up over her life here in Ōtepoti/Dunedin which makes her the “go to” person for staff needing assistance. I am in awe of her acknowledged expertise as a Kāi Tahu weaver and the special mahi she does with her weaving colleagues for whānau beset by takiauē."

When I spoke to Aunty Wendi this week about the award she spoke about how humbled and honoured she was to have her work recognised and what a privilege it was to support whānau, especially as they ushered their loved ones in and out of this world. She acknowledged her role models, Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie, Koa Mantell, Marie Roberts, Bella Neha, Jenny Donaldson, Catherine Goodyear and the numerous other wāhine toa who have had an impact on her in her life’s journey.

Congratulations Aunty Wendi, we are all so proud of you.

During our conversation she managed to avoid speaking about herself. As such I was forced to ask others to share their thoughts on somebody who makes herself available to whānau and community, always on hand to uplift others. Her children are immensely proud of their mother and her work. Tama summed up the general feeling: “She goes out of her way on a daily basis to help those who need help, mostly after hours. Her role as kaiāwhina is selfless, humble and loving." Paritai spoke about what sets her apart: “She connects with everyone she meets, she is Taua to many children and Aunty Wendi to everyone. She has an uncanny memory and can link and place people. She makes and keeps relationships. Mum has a generous heart and is always giving. She is an advocate for those who feel they aren’t able to speak up

The first voice

Tēnā tātou whānau mā, as wāhine, we come together to end another year of learning, sharing our passion to revitalise the reo and re-awaken the kaikaranga inside. We engage ourselves with the history and the stories of yesteryear, supported by our taua and an abundance of mātauranga from those who have the understanding. We wāhine stand tall and embrace the knowledge. Keeping the tikanga of our marae alive, and making change where we can, when we can, is a journey for all. October was our last hui for the year and it was a privilege to be in Kaikōura at Mangamaunu Marae. The beauty and the manaakitanga of the tangata whenua, ahakoa he iti he pounamu. Nā reira tēnā koutou katoa wāhine mā! Kia tau te tau hou mō te katoa. Hāpaitia te ara tika, pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu.

Wāhine collected at Mangamaunu Marae in Kaikōura for their last kaikaranga wānanga of 2018.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Nau mai e te kuru pounamu

The Hohaia whānau are thrilled to announce the arrival of Koiata Suryadi O’Sullivan, born on 6 October in Ōtautahi. Proud parents Jody and Joseph O’Sullivan and big brother Irāia (13-months-old) are delighted to welcome little Koiata into their whānau.

Haere mai pēpi: Koiata Suryadi O’Sullivan.

Māra kai update

In October, Puketeraki whānau members met at the māra kai in Karitāne to tend to the garden. The activities included: • Mulching and feeding the 26 fruit trees growing in the orchard • Turning the huge pile of compost. All the trees were looking healthy and members used compost and mulch made on the māra site. Kai was provided and the team enjoyed a lovely lunch, cuppa and kōrero. While it was hard work, it was an enjoyable day. Planting will begin in earnest soon – many thanks to George Meikle, who has already made a start by putting in broad beans. If whānau members are interested in coming along in the future, please contact the office on 03 465 7300 or email admin@puketeraki.nz

Ngāti Kahungunu visit Puketeraki Marae

On Tuesday 30 October we welcomed Ngahiwi Tomoana and a small delegation from Ngāti Kahungunu, who came to hui with Lisa Tumahai and Ngāi Tahu at Puketeraki Marae. The overall kaupapa was whakawhanaukataka which was reinforced by the many threads connecting our iwi, from the origins of Māmoe and Tahu through to present day. These connections were referred to in the shared whakapapa of many of our whānau as well as some more recent ones such as the relationship between Te Taitimu Trust and Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka. Front row, Haami and Edina Hilton with Tā Tipene O’Regan and behind is the Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu delegation.

Nohoaka

Book Launch

Seasonal camping All sites for camping at Te One o Makuku are full this season. However, sites are still available at Te Taumata (Old School in Karitāne). Should members wish to camp over the summer, please contact the rūnaka office for more information.

Indigenous Pacific Approaches to Climate Change Congratulations to rūnaka member, Lyn Carter, on the publication of her book ‘Indigenous Pacific Approaches to Climate Change’. See below for the publisher’s comments: “Situating Māori Ecological Knowledge (MEK) within traditional environmental knowledge (TEK) frameworks, this book recognises that indigenous ecological knowledge contributes to our understanding of how we live in our world (our world views), and in turn, the ways in which humans adapt to climate change. As an industrialised nation, Aotearoa/New Zealand (A/ NZ) has responsibilities and obligations to other Pacific dwellers, including its indigenous populations.

Connect with Hikaroroa

Joe Taurima is offering trips for rūnanga members to visit and connect with their mountain Hikaroroa. With the weather improving he aims to undertake these one or two times per month over the summer. For the trip, he recommends lace up ankle supporting boots and a small pack with the usual beanie, sunglasses, gloves, windproof coat, water, snack and a cell phone or camera.

In this context, this book seeks to discuss how A/NZ can benefit from the wider Pacific strategies already in place; how to meet its global obligations to reducing GHG; and how A/NZ can utilise MEK to achieve substantial inroads into adaptation strategies and practices.

So, watch this space for notification of upcoming trips.

Mana Pounamu Awards

Another fabulous awards ceremony to recognise achievements of Māori students in Otago Secondary Schools was held in Dunedin on 26 October. The mihi on behalf of mana whenua was given by Brendan Flack, nō Puketeraki, and the guest speaker was MP Hon. Peeni Henare.

In all respects, Māori tribal groups here are well-placed to be key players in adaptation strategies, policies, and practices that are referenced through Māori/Iwi traditional knowledge.”

Congratulations to East Otago High School recipients Katie Ratahi and our own Shianne Davies. When she’s not at school, Shianne is often found working in the marae kitchen. We’re also very proud of her focus on academic work and her commitment to kapa haka at East Otago.

If you wish to have a read, a copy of the book is available from the rūnaka library.

Tamariki Holiday Programme

October 2018 The Tamariki Holiday Programme was held over the weekend of 9-11 October. We had over 65 tamariki from all over the Otago region and a small group from Te Taitimu Trust. A variety of activities were undertaken that included tree planting at Waikouaiti Beach, a trip to Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre, Steam Punk HQ, swimming, kapa haka, games, baking and rock painting. We would like to give a big shout out to all the tamariki, mums and dads, aunties and uncles for making the programme so awesome.

Tamariki in Timaru.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mate

Me te aroha tino nui rawa atu, tō tātou tino aroha ki ngā whānau. We extend our loving sympathy to everyone who has lost a loved one recently, including the whānau of Peter Entwisle, Cavan O’Connell and Edmund ‘Michael’ Fredrick Crofts.

Membership with your rūnanga

Congratulations

Nā, Robert Mahanga and Olivia Karetai Congratulations to Amoho Karetai-Mahanga, grandson of Michael Karetai and great-grandson of Te Ruahikihiki (Hiki) Karetai.

Please be aware that to be eligible to be considered for quite a few Ngāi Tahu scholarships, you need to be registered with one of the 18 individual Papatipu Rūnanga. If you are unsure about which of these you affiliate to, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit will be able to help you. To apply to Ōtākou, see our website information below.

Amoho made the New Zealand U18 Youth Men’s Volleyball team this year and, with the team, travelled to Iran in July to play in the Asia Volleyball Championships. He has also just been named as part of the New Zealand Under 17 Beach Volleyball team that will be travelling to Brisbane later this month.

Te Ara Whakatipu

Congratulations to Te Hori Wesley-Evans, Koreana Wesley-Evans, and Kaea Russell, who travelled from Melbourne to take part in this intake of Te Ara Whakatipu.

Amoho is 16 years old and a Year 12 student at Tikipunga High School in Whangarei. He and his whānau moved back to Whangarei, where his father comes from, following the Canterbury earthquakes. Prior to this, he and his whānau lived in Christchurch where he was born and attended St Albans and Tuahiwi Schools.

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Ella McDonald and Kiahra Gray attended Kura Reo Rakatahi in Koukourarata recently and, amongst other talents, showcased their prowess in ki-o-rahi.

Ngā Whakataetae mō Ngā Manu Kōrero o Ngā Kura Tuarua

Amoho hopes to go to university and study Physiotherapy.

National Secondary School Speech Contests 2018 Congratulations to Tumai and Kiringāua Cassidy, who recently competed in the National Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech contest in Gisborne. Kiringāua placed second in the country in the Junior Māori section.

Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships 2018

We congratulate rūnaka member Axel Sinhuber on his successful Kā Pūtea scholarship application. Axel was raised in Canada and now lives in Auckland where he is studying towards a Masters in Energy and certificate in Engineering at Auckland University.

Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards

We thank all the students who applied this year and wish everyone well with their studies which cover some pretty interesting topics. We encourage young people to enrol with their rūnanga and look for ways to engage with Ōtākou.

Congratulations to Kiahra Gray (Eleanor Murphy’s moko), a Bayfield High School recipient, Kiringāua Cassidy, a King’s College recipient, and Sarah Langsbury, a St. Hilda’s College recipient, on receiving Manu Pounamu Awards.

Rūnanga and rūnanga rep contact details

Ōtākou website

The chairperson of our rūnanga is Donna MatahaereAtariki and deputy chairperson is Rachel Wesley. Tahu Potiki is the Ōtākou representative at TRoNT.

Hapū registration forms can be downloaded from our webpage. Please show your connection to your tīpuna from the Kaumātua 1848 Census. Contact the office if you need assistance with this. You can also include your whakapapa chart verified through the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit.

Tahu can be emailed at: tahu.potiki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or contact the office if you wish to kōrero with our representative or rūnanga chair.

Hui Bookings can be made online: www.otakourunaka.co.nz or phone Sha at the Ōtākou office 03 478 0352.

Kaumātua Luncheon

We had another enjoyable gathering of kaumātua on 7 October. We even had saxophonist Steve Rice onsite to provide soothing background music as we feasted on some mouthwatering kai, provided by Julie Asher and her team. Jordana Whyte from Cosy Homes and Paki Johnston from the New Zealand Fire Service represented their organisations to enhance safe and healthy home practices for our kaumātua.

Steve Rice entertains the audience.

From left: Natalie Karaitiana, Bob Laurenson, Anne Robertson, Alison Ellison, Edward Ellison and Paki Johnston listen to Jordana Whyte, project manager from Cosy Homes. The community organisation leader was speaking about keeping warm at home and offering home assessments.

From left: Edward Ellison and Winnie Matahaere at the kitchen door, while Paki Johnston, Cultural Liaison Officer from the NZ Fire Service gives some really handy information to kaumātua. To the right is Leone Thomas.

From left: Edward Ellison, (obscured Alison Ellison, Anne Robertson and Jordana Whyte); next table: Natalie Karaitiana, Bob and Mary Laurenson, Meronea Dawson, Gisele Laven, George and Paul Karaitiana.

From left: Kaimahi/kitchen crew Aaron Smith, Moana Wesley, Julie Asher, Daveen Thomas and Connagh Wesley.

Anne Robertson greets other kaumātua present at the kaumātua luncheon.

Ōtākou members news for the TPR or our e-pānui

We welcome your news, please send items to: office@tro.org.nz with captions for your photos, thank you.

Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Ngā Pūtangitangi 2018

Kaumātua Health Day

What an awesome day with so many schools performing at this year’s annual kapa haka festival here in Murihiku. Here’s our own Pipikihau Nicholas from Verdon College getting ready to take the stage. The Verdon College Intermediate group were very pleased to come away as the second overall winners.

This year has gone pretty fast and we only have a few Kaumātua Health Days left for the year. If you know any kaumātua in the Hokonui rohe that may be interested in coming along please contact the office and let us know. At our last Kaumātua Health Day, we were very lucky to host some rangatahi from Gore High School here to help for the day.

Community Awards

Hokonui Rūnanga was involved in several categories of this year’s Civic Awards. We would like to acknowledge and congratulate our kaumātua Kay Lawton who took away the night's prestigious Civic Award. She received the accolade, in front of over 400 people, for her lifetime of services to the community.

She was a shearing contractor for years and has been formally acknowledged for her work in the church, her mahi with youth, kaumātua and everyone in between. Karon Turipa (who organised to have Kay there on the night and made the nomination) had her work cut out keeping the secret, so well done Karon.

Nanny K, as she is affectionately known in Hokonui, has contributed across many spheres including taking her knowledge of Māori traditions, flax weaving, marae protocols and te reo out to the community. Her involvement includes: past chairpersonship of Te Kōhanga Reo o Hokonui Marae, a past supervisor of Riversdale Play Centre, a past board of trustees representative for Gore High school and a current REAP tutor.

Congratulations Kay on a very well-deserved award. Your whānau and community are incredibly proud of you.

Back row from left: Mary Takarua, Kelly Takarua, Liza Egan and Winston Turipa. Front row from left: Matu Coleman Clarke, Arohanui Anderson, Kay Lawton and John Lawton.

Kay being presented the Civic Award.

Mainland Minerals Environment Award

The runners up in this category were the Gore High School Science Around Us class.

“The rūnanga has the subject and Gore High has resources to assist. Education works both ways. We both benefit.”

In collaboration with Richard Twining (our environmental volunteer and Ngāi Tahu representative on the Otago Fish and Game board) the students have been monitoring and reporting on the kōura farm’s pond.

Congratulations team!

The project called Science Around Us is run by Amy Christie, Assistant Head of Science at Gore High School. Richard says that if it wasn’t for Amy making connections with the rūnanga last year, he would have struggled to monitor the kōura farm’s pond and wildlife, as the scientist who helped them set up the kōura farm has since moved away. “Why get involved with teens? Well, I need help and they need help to carry out their field work, and we are both local so why not combine the both of us together?” Richard says.

Soroptimist International of Gore Woman of the Year

Congratulations to our Kaitoko Mātauranga, Colleen Te Au on her nomination for services to tamariki, rangatahi in education and her work in the community.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, rā whānau ki a koutou, ngā mihi aroha. Pīki harikoa to you if you celebrated your birthday this past month. We hope you had an enjoyable celebration. Aroha nui to all new pēpi that have joined our whānau; a big, beautiful, snuggly congratulations to all the new mums and dads. And of course, for those of us who have sadly lost a loved one this past month, aroha nui, aroha nui, aroha nui.

Rūnaka and marae hui

Nā, Squirrel on the Hill and sidekick Iti Ruru It has been a quiet month for hui at the marae. We’ve had Red Cross volunteers, Southland Right Track, a kōiwi repatriation hui, redevelopment planners, a kaumātua coffee club, a kaumātua day and the tikanga

programme on – which, now that I write it – seems a lot to be happening! The kaumātua day was really well received. It was great to share in a game of housie for those who were able to stay.

Kaumātua Health Day: Enjoying a game of housie.

The Southland Right Track rōpū finished their course with a mock crash, where victims dressed up with some realistic wounds. Cyril enjoyed being part of this programme, which teaches the important messages of road safety and the dangers of driving under the influence. It really brought the story home about the short and long-term effects of poor decision-making. Another project we have been involved in is creating a sign to stand near the entrance to Ōreti Beach. Working with ICC Parks Manager Robin Pagan, we were asked to install a sign containing a brief history of Māori in the area. It has been very difficult to condense our stories into so few words. Robin Pagan is due to retire soon - we wish him all the best as he takes time for himself and his whānau. Christmas is fast approaching, and I am feeling the pressure to finish off tasks before we break for the holidays. I am being mindful to take time out and take deep belly breaths or go for a quick walk outside in the fresh air to find the inner calm. How are you managing to keep your zen? We are really looking forward to spending some relaxing time with whānau over the holidays.

Car crash: No, these are not people dressed up for Halloween. Actors with make-up of some serious wounds for the Right Track mock crash.

On that note, the rūnaka office will be closed from 21 December – 13 January. Mā te wā whānau, ‘til next time.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau, with Labour Weekend out of the way, we begin the countdown to Christmas and wonder exactly where the year went! We hope you were able to spend time with whānau and friends over the long weekend, and that the gardeners amongst you managed to get some vegetables planted and a few spuds in the ground for Christmas!

Whānau using our whitebait stand have had mixed results and generally, this seems to be the pattern this season. We heard the other day of a local (not on our stand, unfortunately) who caught 18 kilograms in one day! We all know fishermen can tell tall tales, but does anybody truly need this much whitebait? Whatever happened to just taking a feed? I wonder how long it will be before we take seriously the sustainability of our native fisheries.

Over Labour Weekend we had some tremendous weather and the area was buzzing with visitors and holidaymakers. The beautiful weather meant that the beaches and estuary were busy with surfers, swimmers, paddle boarders and people floundering and fishing. On this subject, we send out a gentle reminder to please keep safe on the water. If you are boating, know the boating safety code and, most importantly, wear a life jacket! Make water safety a priority for you and your whānau. Learn to swim, and keep your loved ones (especially young children) close.

It was also wonderful to see the dolphins back in the estuary. This event never fails to create a buzz of excitement in the town as texts and phones ring hot and the crowds and photographers gather to watch them at various vantage points along the awa. One shot doing the rounds on social media showed dolphins swimming amongst the paddle boarders and there was a truly brilliant one of a dolphin rising out the water with a fish in its mouth. How lucky we are living in this beautiful area.

Over the break, we ran another successful working trip to Rarotoka. This group managed to make good progress with the planting programme and undertake some repairs and maintenance works to the properties. The beautiful weather was a real bonus. Please keep an eye out for further opportunities to visit and help out with this mahi.

Over the past month, we’ve been collating and preparing the rūnanga annual report and it should be printed and on its way to you all soon. We have also hosted a few groups out at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. This included the Aoraki Bound alumni whānau, who did some awesome work in the nursery gardens. Many thanks to all who contributed to this mahi.

The internal refurbishment of the Waka Landing in Leader Street is almost complete and is looking great. Hopefully we will be back in there in the next few weeks. If you have a few hours to spare, don’t forget our weekly working bees at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on Thursdays. Please contact us here at the office for more details.

Rayonier Matariki Forests

The people from Rayonier Matariki Forests, as our neighbours at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu, invited us to have a look around their logging and forestry operations at Jericho Valley recently. They are the biggest forest owner in the Southland district.

The use of technology is wholly embraced and we were given a demonstration of how they use drones to photograph and gather information at sites. The aerial picture was taken with a Phantom 4 Pro drone. When we had finished the tour, we went to Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu. Sandra Cook gave a kōrero on the history and significance of the site. She also talked about some of the restoration work that was taking place and the pest management programme that is underway. After the talk, we walked a couple of the tracks down to the Redcliffe Stream and the Rayonier staff were able to see first-hand some of the restoration works. One of the Good Nature traps even had a possum lying at the foot of it!

Rayonier Matariki Forests have a combined estate of around 30,500 hectares; the Jericho operation is around 1820 hectares. 75 per cent of the area is radiata pine, 21 per cent Douglas fir and the balance is a mix of minor species including eucalyptus, macrocarpa and muricata. The plan for the future is to liquidate the minor species and concentrate on radiata hybrids and gradually phase out Douglas fir. The Jericho block has some truly stunning views and the size and scale of the operation was extremely impressive. We were able to view the logging operations, and it was explained how the emphasis in the last few years has been to get as much as possible done mechanically. This has been done to increase the safety of the workers and has greatly improved the health and safety of the sites.

It was wonderful to have Jane Davis and Muriel Johnstone along for the day too. They were chauffeured by Tane Davis and were able to see most of the operations due to the excellent network of roads in the forestry blocks. This was a well-organised and informative trip and was enjoyed by all who attended. Many thanks to the staff at Rayonier for making this possible and being such excellent hosts.

It was incredible to witness the machinery at work. It is obviously a very slick operation where a breakdown can cause a major hold up in the operation and ultimately, cost the logging contractor money.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka whānau Christmas party

We will once again be hosting our famous whānau Christmas Party at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on Sunday 9 December at 11.00am. Please contact us here at the office if you would like to attend.

Māori Business Student of the Year 2018

Te Wai is in his third year of a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts conjoint degree, majoring in Politics, Māori, Economics and International Business at the University of Auckland. He is the co-president of Te Mana Pakihi, the newly established Māori Commerce Students’ Association. Te Wai has been the recipient of a Matakahi Scholarship, Toi Uru Roa Scholarship, and the Chancellor’s Award for top Māori and Pacific Scholars. “I am truly humbled by this award and have so many people to thank. The business school has supported me to be where I am today, but as time goes on, I have realised that the greatest success comes from the collective, not the individual. That’s why we founded Te Mana Pakihi – to enhance Māori engagement and success, as Māori, at the business school. “For anyone considering applying for this award, I’d say just go for it! Patua te whakamā! This space is all about celebrating MPI achievement, so put yourself forward and see what happens.”

Te Wai Ariki Coulston (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou).

Whitebait stand

Contact details and communications

As some of you are aware we own a whitebait stand on the Aparima River. This stand is available for whānau to use throughout the forthcoming season. To be fair to everybody, bookings can only be made two weeks in advance and we also ballot out the prime tide times, as we can receive multiple requests for those periods.

If you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed email address or phone numbers, please let us know as soon as possible. Give us a ring and check your whānau details too. If you have a Facebook account, please come and check out our pages for updates on what we have been up to: www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRūnakaPanui

We ask also that if you make a booking and you are unable to go that you please inform the office so the stand can be used by someone else.

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 many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways?

Holiday Home in Te Anau

We have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau in Fiordland. This property sleeps eight and is situated in the heart of the town. Get in touch now for more info – contact details below.

Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others – like Ōraka Aparima – run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details.

Volunteers

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

Please contact us here on 03 234 8192 or email: office@orakaaparima.org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

Awarua Rūnanga Ngā mate

We would like to acknowledge the loss of Rewi Anglem and Priscilla Blair over the last couple of months. Our aroha goes out to their whānau and to others that may have lost a loved one.

Going, going, gone!

After a few attempts, the old Awarua Research and Development building has finally been moved to a new home in the Catlins. As we stood and watched, along with the tamariki from the local Early Childhood Centre, Te Rourou Whakatipuranga building was uplifted and gone by lunch time! Thankfully, the day was fine, but the journey up the Bluff Road would have been slow due to the roadworks being undertaken. We are sure that the new owners will upcycle the building, giving it a new lease of life for many years to come.

Congratulations

Wharerimu Brown Whānau Reunion

15 – 17 February 2019 Nei te reo pōwhiri e rere nei ki ngā uri o Wharerimu Paraone. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai ki tēnei hui mā tātou. We welcome all descendants of Wharerimu Paraone to a whānau reunion. Where: Te Rau Aroha Marae, Awarua, Bluff When: 15-17 February 2019

The Environment Southland 2018 Southland Community Environmental Awards were held at the Ascot Park on Wednesday 24 October. On behalf of the trustees, staff, members and whānau we would like to congratulate the small team of Bluff 2024 Urban Rejuvenation volunteers, who received the Councillors' Special Award in the Environmental Action in the community section. This award came in recognition of the hard work they have undertaken and achieved in and around Bluff over the past year or so.

Wharerimu, later baptised Mata Te Wharerimu, was born around 1810 in the Foveaux Strait area. The daughter of Tapui and Pitoetoe, she was one of a group of wāhine who partnered Pākehā men and lived on Whenua Hou from the 1820s. Together with Captain Brown she had five children, Thomas, Robert (Papu), Elizabeth (Peti), Caroline (Kararaina), and Sara (Hera).

Congratulations are also extended to Wini Solomon who received the Guardian Award ‘Kaitiaki Tohu Pai’ and to Jade Maguire who received the Individual Environmental Leadership or Action Award.

Today, their numerous descendants are dispersed throughout Te Waipounamu, New Zealand, and the world. As we approach the 200th anniversary of the founding of the mixed descent settlement on Whenua Hou, we invite all descendants of Wharerimu to come together to enjoy some whanaungatanga and share stories, knowledge and whakapapa.

Marae bookings

If you wish to make a booking at Te Rau Aroha Marae, please contact Mali on 03 212 7205 or 027 610 6288 or email bookings@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

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

Spaces are limited. To register your interest please email wharerimuparaone2019@gmail.com or phone 03 974 0060.

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

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Bi-monthly hui On Sunday 7 October, we held a whakapapa wānanga in Aronui, the wharenui at Tauranga Boys’ College.

Afterwards, Ross Hemera spoke about the mahi toi project he will be leading. Ross explained how the wānanga will be organised and reiterated that he would love all whānau to come along and be part of this very special project. Ross explained that he will guide everyone through the process, regardless of their ability in art. Uncle Joe thanked the team at Ngāi Tahu Funds, particularly Jennifer and Morgan, for accepting our application for the Aronui Mahi Toi Project. This is such exciting news for us all!

We had the pleasure of welcoming Arapata Reuben from the Whakapapa Unit. Arapata had much knowledge to share about the history of our tīpuna. We learned about ‘Kemp’s Purchase’ which was signed in 1848 at Akaroa, and Arapata also explained how the Blue Book came into existence, which was fascinating to hear. He discussed some of the rewarding highlights as well as some of the more challenging parts of his job. Additionally, he told us about the great kaitiakitanga mahi he has been doing to protect our waterways and kiwi populations.

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Te Aroha Luttenberger, the sister of Uncle Huikakahu. Our thoughts and aroha are with Aunty Jan, Uncle Huikakahu and their whānau at this time. Nā, Rachel Chaney.

Ten of us were fortunate to have one-on-one sessions with Arapata, which gave us a chance to get more information about our individual whakapapa. As Dr Terry Ryan said, “To me, whakapapa means to create ‘papa’ within oneself. The ‘papa’ is your rock, your anchor, your foundation. Whakapapa lives within, it can assist one’s own self and personal development. Turn the gaze inwards, correct one’s self and your world will change – this is whakapapa.” It was fantastic to have Arapata with us – a big thank you to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for making this happen!

Aronui Mahi Toi Wananga 2018

A knowledge of your whakapapa would be useful, but not essential. The wānanga is generously funded by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and fully supported by Tauranga Boys’ College and the local iwi. We would like to thank them all for making this project come alive! The wānanga will include:

Tauranga Boys’ College – Aronui wharenui and classrooms Saturday 1 December – 8.45am-5.00pm Sunday 2 December – 9.00am-5.00pm Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, in association with Tauranga Boys’ College and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, are proud to present the Aronui Mahi Toi Wānanga. We warmly invite members of our rōpū, as well as tangata whenua rangatahi who attend Tauranga Boys’ College and Tauranga Girls’ College, and their whānau. Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana have been invited to decorate interior front wall panels in Aronui, the wharenui at Tauranga Boys’ College. Ross Hemera, a respected senior Ngāi Tahu artist has designed the concept. We will be assisted by both Ross and another of our Ngāi Tahu artists, Debbi Thyne. Ross and Debbi will guide you through the process of painting an ika (fish), to be your personal contribution to this mahi toi project. This is a rare opportunity to advance our Ngāi Tahu identity, telling the story of our whakapapa links to Tauranga Moana, and also to enhance our relationship with Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pukenga and Ngāi Te Rangi iwi.

• Our guest speaker Arapata Reuben from the Whakapapa Unit • Guided sessions by artists Ross Hemera and Debbi Thyne • All art materials required for the weekend • Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas If you are passionate about attending the full two days, please email Anna Were on anna.were@yahoo.com Please put NGĀI TAHU MAHI TOI in the subject line. We are able to accept the first 40 registrations for this wānanga. We will be holding a further wānanga at a later date for those who miss out.

The Office Areas we support:

The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: • • • • • •

Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te reo – language Mahi toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration • Ngā uara – values and beliefs • Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation; and • Mana tangata – self-determination and selfconfidence.

Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou

The Ngāi Tahu Funds team would like to thank Pollyann Panirau and her whānau for hosting us at their whakawhanaungatanga wānanga, held at Wairewa Marae in September. We loved meeting everyone and appreciated having the opportunity to speak about our Ngāi Tahu Funds mahi – ka mau te wehi! Round 26 of the Ngāi Tahu Fund proved to be popular with a total of 54 applications received. We would like to acknowledge all those whose applications were successful – congratulations and all the best with your Ngāi Tahu cultural projects!

How much we fund:

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

We will be contacting all applicants later this month, and approved funds are expected to be released in December.

New funding round open

The first funding round for 2019 is open and will close on Friday, 29 March. Are you a registered Ngāi Tahu member who has a project that is all about helping to promote and strengthen Ngāi Tahu cultural knowledge and practices?

For fairness to all applicants, we must stress the importance of submitting complete and on-time applications. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted.

You might be planning a whānau gathering at your papatipu rūnanga or leading a Ngāi Tahu art exhibition – it may be that you or your group’s project may qualify for funding through the Ngāi Tahu Fund.

For more information about this funding visit: www.ngaitahufund.com or call Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor, Morgan Lee on 0800 524 8248.

(NB: groups that apply to the Ngāi Tahu Fund must have a Ngāi Tahu association).

Matched savings

There is just one month left to get your matched savings locked in for 2018. Is it on your to do list for December? Save $200 for an adult member (aged 16-64) and just $50 for child members (under 16 years old as at 31 December 2018), and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will contribute $200* into your account in 2019.

Newborn distribution

Don’t let your new pēpi miss out on their newborn distribution. Once your new arrival is here, register them with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and then sign them up to Whai Rawa! (We will need an IRD number for them.) If they are signed up before they turn one, they will receive $100* into their account the following year. This is an amazing start to their savings account so don’t let your pēpi miss out! * Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at www.whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following enrolment. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

Aoraki Bound alumni events 2018

Recently, the team behind Aoraki Bound decided to retrial a kaupapa aimed at engaging with alumni whānui. Over the weekend of 26-28 October, alumni headed to Ōraka (Colac Bay) and Te Henga (Bethells, West Auckland) to share in whanaungatanga, connect in te taiao and revisit the kaupapa of Aoraki Bound. Tui Hawke-Tohiariki organised for alumni to head out for a hīkoi along Te Henga Walkways out West Auckland, followed by kai at a local café run as a social enterprise which supports kōrero Māori. Thank you so much Tui, and Alex for supporting!

Tāmaki Makaurau: Alumni Alex Safiti, programme coordinator Donelle Manihera and POU tangata Tui Hawke-Tohiariki at Te Henga walkway in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Jade Maguire hosted a rōpū at Takutai o te Tītī Marae in conjunction with Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga. We were incredibly lucky to be welcomed by Stewart Bull and Muriel Johnstone and hear some of the history of their marae, whare and the whakapapa and taonga that line its walls. We collected mussels from a rocky outcrop on the beach at Ōraka, went for a quick hīkoi above Aparima, moved 20 cubic metres of soil into the new tunnel house at the marae and were also privileged to hear a kōrero from Sandra Cook, the rūnanga chair.

Alumni whānau collecting mussels at Colac Bay with POU tangata Jade Maguire.

Massive mihi to our POU tāngata in the regions, who offered their time and energy to tautoko with coordinating events in their takiwā. Ngā mihi ki a koutou – Maania Piahana (unfortunately, the Lake Pūkaki event has been postponed), Jade Maguire (Ōraka Aparima), Teone Sciascia (Pōneke), Nic Low (Ahitereiria) and Tui Hawke-Tohiariki (Tāmaki Makaurau). *By the time this magazine goes to print, alumni whānau around Pōneke will also have come together for a tribal migration history atop Mount Victoria, from Dr Piri Sciascia with support from his son, Teone.

Hard at mahi, moving soil in to the marae tunnel house to form beds for a new maara kai.

Kura Reo Rakatahi 7-11 Ono 2018

Nā, Emma-May Loretz Kākānui tiro ki Manukuia Ki te upoko o Hinetewai Haere tonu ki Waipuna ki Te Ahu Pātiki E tū ataata rā Koukourarata te tauraka o Makawhiua Te pātaka o Huikai Koukourarata, āhuru mōwai o te iwi Te pātaka kōrero Kia ora rā Nā koutou i whiu mai te hao matihere Te kupeka māriri Kia ari mai te aroha Te mauri o te whenua Te mauri o te takata Kia ora rā 34

Kura Reo Rakatahi ki Koukourarata 2018.

“An experience full of knowledge and great friendships with children of Ngāi Tahu. The Kura Reo Rakatahi was the most enjoyable as it was a mixture of local activities and “classroom” time that allowed us to learn our reo in its natural environment. The number of stories from each area we visited, allowed someone like me who was born and raised in Auckland to have a deeper understanding of our iwi and the hapū in each area. The food at each Kura Reo Rakatahi has been awesome. I absolutely love this kaupapa.”

Ka hao te rakatahi.

Ko Tūrahui rātou ko Bella, ko Te Atarau e hao pātiki ana.

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini

26-28 Ono 2018 Ko Tūhua te mauka, ko Arahura te marae, ko Poutini Kāi Tahu te iwi. Kāti Waewae karaka mai!

While our students' minds were challenged by the kaiako, their bodies were kept well fuelled by the efforts of the rikawera of the marae. E kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a kōrua, otirā ki a koutou o te hau kāika. Tēnā rawa atu koutou.

On the weekend of 26-28 October, the KMK team crossed Kā Tiritiri o te Moana to be welcomed onto Te Tai Poutini by the whānau of Kāti Waewae. We were there to hold our third annual Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini beginners reo wānaka. Interest in this kaupapa has grown every year, with this year’s event being almost fully subscribed by Poutini Kāi Tahu whānau within a week. The weekend of activities included reo lessons, waiata, games and history. A highlight of the weekend was a waiata composed by the tauira of the rōpū Kahuraki. Classes took place at the Hokitika Primary School, with whānau returning to the marae for kai and activities in the evening. Our thanks go out to the tireless efforts of our amazing kaiako and kaitiaki tamariki – the crew this year were Hinerangi Barr, Ariana Stevens, Catherine Messenger-Weepu, Missy Campbell, Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr, Rahera Clark, Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe and Karuna Thurlow. Mei kore ake koutou hai tautoko i a mātou!

Ko Tessa rātou ko Nathanieal, ko Vicky, ko Karati.

Shanita Mason, Rahera Clark and others playing games to warm up.

Ko Te Whe Weepu rāua ko Eli Maiava.

Te Tau Rua Kahuru o KMK

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

I kā tau rua tekau o mua i whakaritea ai tō tātou waka reo arā ko Kotahi Mano Kāika kia rere i ruka i kā tai o wawata. He au tuke, he moana hūkerikeri, heoi ahakoa kā karu pukepuke, te pua heihei; ahakoa kā āwhā, kā hau wāwahi whare, ko eke panuku, ko eke takaroa, ā, kai te ora tou tō tātou waka! He nui kā piki me kā heke kai te haere, heoi anō, he pae tawhiti e karaka tonu mai ana ki a tātou.

Nāia te rahi o Kāti Huirapa, o Kotahi Mano Kāika e toro atu nei ki a koutou e te iwi whānui. Ka tū te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua 2019 hai te 7-11 o Iwa. He wānaka reo tēnei hai ako i kā kōrero a Pōua mā, a Taua mā, i kā kōrero o Kāi Tahu whānui. He kaupapa tēnei mō te huka e pīkoko ana ki tō tātou reo, ko tīmata kētia te ako i te reo Māori. He kaupapa ā-whānau kōrero Māori tēnei. Ko kā poureo hai te tau e heke mai nō kā tōpito katoa o Kāi Tahu whānui. Ko te kaupapa matua: Hai whakanui i tō tātou rautaki reo Māori, Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata.

2019 will mark 20 years since Kotahi Mano Kāika was first launched to the world. Over this time, the revitalisation of te reo as an intergenerational living language in the home has faced some insurmountable challenges. The waka was built by a number of courageous generations who, although they had become impoverished of our language, held strong aspirations for our future. At the tauihu of our waka have been some incredible whānau champions who have lead us on this journey, breaking through the first storms, piercing through the rough seas, spurred on with the vision in the hearts and minds of our iwi in our pursuit of our utopia – to hear our reo being spoken once again as a living language by our whānau, and, within our communities.

“He taoka te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu hai noho tahi ā whānau, ā iwi, ki ruka i te kaupapa o te reo rakatira” Lily Fraser (Puketeraki, Ōtākou). • Kai hea: Arowhenua Marae • Āhea: 7-11 Iwa, Rāhina ki te Rāmere • Tirohia te pukamata a Kotahi Mano Kāika, te ipuraki rānei.

Kāi Tahu can be proud of the new generation of first language te reo speakers, many of whom are the first in their whānau in over three generations. We can also be proud of the ever-increasing number of whānau engaging in opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and use of te reo, creating a growing wave of support that continues to push our waka forward. KMK are planning to host a Wānaka Reo from 27-28 June 2019, a symposium not only reflect on how far we’ve come, but also to prepare for the journey ahead.

Arowhenua Marae - Nā Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua tēnei whakaahua.

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

KMK is piloting an initiative called Hai Reo Tuku Iho. This is a 10 week intensive programme for beginners, whānau and people hungry for te reo Māori in their homes and everyday lives. Registrations will be posted on our website and our social media platforms so keep an eye out for the programme in your area!

KMK Funding Rounds

There are different contestable funds available to assist you in acheiving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori over the next 12 months. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5.00pm.

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

Due dates: 28 February and 7 June 2019

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3,500 per whānau cluster (four or more whānau), per year.

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

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

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

The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo development of registered Kāi Tahu members.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative Kia Kūrapa Funding Rounds

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Āhea/Kai hea When & where Ōnuku – 1-3 Kahuru kai paeka (Mar) 2019 Puketeraki – 15-17 Kahuru kai paeka (Mar) 2019

Te pūtake (beginners) Te puku (intermediate)

28 Kahuru (Feb) 5pm 2019 7th Māruaroa (June) 5pm 2019

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

Kāi Tahu – Arowhenua – 7-11 Iwa (Jan) 2019 Kura Reo

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

Te puku (intermediate) Te tihi (advanced)

Reo o te wā / o te kāika Kā kupu mō te raumati (Words for the summer). Whareama

Hat

Pāraerae

Jandles/sandals

Namunamu

Mozzies, sandflies

Pani ārai rā

Sunscreen

Kauhoe

Swim

He rā paki

Fine weather, dry (without rain)

Te tōmairaki, me te hukapapa, me te hukarere me te ua, he aitaka nā Raki i a Papa, koia te taru ka tupu ai i te raumati (Beattie JPS xxvii : 84-89). (Morning mists, ice, snow, and the rain, descendants of Raki which are the shoots from which summer grows.) This whakataukī is a great metaphor for our reo and language planning. In order for the new shoots of our reo to grow, we need the rain, the snow, and the frost to help us prepare the ground to create a successful environment for the new summer shoots. This can be said for language planning. The idea of language is the home is comforting, but it is much easier when there is preparation and direction. Whakawaha te riri e hoa mā!

Weepu Whānau Reunion on the Coast

Nā, Dr Terry Ryan On Saturday 20 October, Arapata Reuben and I drove from Christchurch to Arahura for the day. The occasion was a whānau hui for the descendants of Eli Tihou Weepu and Catherine Henrietta Te Whe Weepu (née Robinson).

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Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren from all over Aotearoa were in attendance. The wonderful Ema Weepu was the facilitator of this kaupapa and it was beautiful to watch her gently encourage her parents to kōrero to their mokopuna about their lives, history and journeys from more than 80 years of rich, full lives.

1. Fill out the form by completing the fields relating to the applicant's name, address and contact details. 2. Provide a valid email address. A confirmation code will be sent to you in order to progress your online registration. 3. Upload a photo of your birth certificate. 4. Provide the registration number/s of your Ngāi Tahu parent/s. This will populate your whakapapa and 1848 kaumātua directly from our tribal register. (If you are registering your tamariki, you will need to enter your own registration number, which can be found here: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/ whakapapa/whats-whakapapa-number/) 5. Finally, list the applicant's place of birth, complete the verification task and submit your form

Her son, Tihou, provided a great presentation of the tīpuna in the wharenui, going right back to their eponymous Ngāti Waewae tīpuna, Papakura and Tūhuru. Arapata gave a beautiful kōrero on the whakapapa of The Blue Book and how those kaumātua came to be in the book. Of particular interest to the kaupapa was the two census undertaken in 1848 and 1852 and the two Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Māmoe Census Committee sittings in 1925 and 1929. We also assisted whānau with whakapapa registrations.

If you experience any issues, please feel free to ring one of our amazingly helpful whakapapa staff on 0800 KAI TAHU and we will see you right.

Arapata and I were well looked after; the kai-īnaka was very much appreciated.

Te Ao Tūroa – Environment Team Environmental honours in Te Waipounamu

Rauhine Coakley – Ngāti Waewae Rauhine is an executive member of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and dedicates significant time to rūnanga projects and activities. Rauhine has five tamariki and four mokopuna. She has recently been appointed Chair of the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board and is currently serving her second term on the board. We now have two Ngāi Tahu Conservation Board chairs with Rauhine in Te Tai Poutini and Gina Solomon on the Nelson/Marlborough Conservation Board. Yvette Couch-Lewis is also the new co-chair of the Hoiho Governance Group. We wish these wāhine toa well in these influential positions.

Te Ao Tūroa Environmental Kaitiakitanga – Our dream is that our ancestral landscape is protected, and our people have living relationships with their whakapapa and traditions through the environment. Te Ao Tūroa would like to recognise and congratulate the following Ngāi Tahu kaitiaki for their outstanding contributions to te taiao.

Tane Davis – Ōraka Aparima Tane has recently been appointed to represent Ngāi Tahu on the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) – Te Pou Atawhai Taiao o Aotearoa. The NZCA is a national board from diverse backgrounds, appointed for their conservation expertise, experience and links with the community. The role of the NZCA is to advise the Minister of Conservation and the Director-General of Conservation, as well as approve statutory plans and strategies.

Stewart Bull – Ōraka Aparima Recently, Stewart received a Queen's Service Medal (QSM) in recognition of his service to conservation and Ngāi Tahu. Stewart has been a member of the Southland Conservation Board for more than 15 years. He was a member of the Whenua Hou Komiti, a founding member of the Fiordland Marine Guardians (1995) and the South West Endangered Species Charitable Trust. He has been a member of the Tītī (Beneficial) Islands Committee as well as the administering body of the Rakiura Tītī Islands Committee. He is the current chair of the Tītī Islands Committee and has been on the Board of Pomona Island Trust and was an Honorary Fisheries Officer for many years. He has worked alongside the Department of Conservation with many translocations, eradications, and strandings. His work has helped strengthen Ngāi Tahu understanding within the wider Murihiku community and, for his mahi in this space, we honour him.

Stewart Bull receiving his honour from Dame Patsy Reddy.

Jade Maguire – Ōraka Aparima Jade recently won an Individual Environmental Leadership or Action award at the Southland Community Environment Awards. He has worked hard to create an eco-learning space at Takutai o te Tītī Marae. His eco-learning space aims to teach community skills to recover the natural environment and improve their own health. He’s built a native plant nursery where he works with the community to grow thousands of plants each year, which are then used in restoration projects. He’s also built a māra kai to teach people how to grow their own food and be more self-sufficient.

Jade Maguire celebrating at the Southland Community Environment Awards.

Te Ao Tūroa – Environment Team

Taonga Species Recovery Representatives Hui on Whenua Hou 1-3 September Taonga Species Recovery representatives were established as part of the settlement in 1998, but the ability for Ngāi Tahu representatives to make a difference on these groups has been very mixed. After some discussion, it was agreed to get the representatives together to empower each other and carve a way forward.

Participants included Taonga Species Recovery Representatives: Tane Davis (kākāpō), Arapata Reuben (kiwi), Linda Cook (mohua/yellow heads), Carolyn Campbell (weka), Matt Wylie (kōkopu/galaxiids), and Yvette Couch-Lewis (hoiho and kākāriki/orange fronted parakeet). Also in attendance were: Dean Whaanga from Te Ao Mārama, and Te Ao Tūroa staff members Estelle Leask and Sarah Wilson. On arrival, and following quarantine, participants paid their respects at the urupā, the pou whenua and the original pā site at ‘Waikoropupū’ (Sealers Bay). The full three-day agenda also included discussions on the serious issues facing taonga species throughout Te Waipounamu and Aotearoa. All shared concerns for their taonga species and broader issues such as plastics, climate change and genomics. There were many suggestions made, including making species recovery more of a priority, and ensuring that the Ngāi Tahu voice on recovery groups is at the governance level rather than just advisory.

The wānanga was held on Whenua Hou (Codfish Island), a predator free island that is well known for its work with kākāpō. This was the first time Ngāi Tahu whānui have visited Whenua Hou without DOC staff present – a significant step forward in the goal for Ngāi Tahu to be principled kaitiaki of our takiwā. It was decided the culturally significant motu was the perfect location for representatives to participate in this important kaupapa, while being inspired by their surroundings. Logistics included juggling the kākāpō recovery programme mahi, the weather, and the strict quarantine requirements when visiting this treasured island. 39

Following the constructive kōrero participants hiked the 250m to the summit Puke Hou to admire the views of Rakiura (Stewart Island) and Te Ara a Kiwa (Foveaux Strait). To top it all off, they were treated to some true southern manaakitanga which included roast tītī and fresh kōura.

The wānanga has got the ball rolling on a positive note and sparked a proactive approach to these important roles.

The peaceful scapes of Whenua Hou. We were very priviledged to hui on the island.

Participants at the hui on Whenua Hou in September.

Pānui Meeting of Owners Section 11 Block IV Rowallan SD Tēnā koutou katoa, The trustees give notice of a meeting of owners for the above block for the following purposes:

When: Saturday 8 December 2018 at 1.00-3.00 pm Where: Dayroom (Te Koti Te Rato Building) Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield Road St Albans, Christchurch.

i. Presentation of Trustees Report ii. Summary of Financial Information iii. General business a. Variation of trust deed – to current standard wide powers trust deed b. Options for future management of block iv. Nomination of replacement trustees.

A current owners list can be downloaded from: http://www.maorilandonline.govt.nz For further information contact Mike at topuniconsultancy@gmail.com or 022 155 8911

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Nā, Tane Davis, Chairman, Rakiura Tïtï Islands Administering Body Elections will be held to fill four vacancies on the Administering Body. Nominations for these positions must be on the appropriate form and be received by the Administering Body no later than 5.00pm on 14 January 2019. No late nominations will be accepted.

Where: Te Takutai o te Tītī Marae, Colac Bay When: 17 February 2019 at 11.30am Light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the Non-Rakiura Māori business at 12.30pm, before the resumption of the meeting for Rakiura Māori.

Work programmes under consideration by the Administering Body for the 2019 year will be presented at the meeting.

Permits to enter the Rakiura Tītī Islands (former Crown islands) in accordance with the Rakiura Tītī Islands Bylaws 2005 will be dealt with at this meeting. Applications for permits must be in writing in the form set out in the Bylaws and must be received on time.

Nomination forms and application for permit forms are available from the the Secretary, Rakiura Administering Body, PO Box 316, Invercargill or email: rtiabcontact@gmail.com

Note – the closing date for applications for permits to build, and entry permits for non Rakiura Māori (except for whānau) is 5.00pm January 14 January 2019. Permits for Rakiura Māori and their whānau to enter the islands must be received by 12.00pm on permit day.

All correspondence to be forwarded to: The Secretary, Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body PO Box 316, Invercargill. 40

Yamada O’Regan Scholarship Alumni noho marae

On 26 October, the Mātauranga team held a noho marae for a few of the Yamada O’Regan alumni at Ōnuku Marae. The weekend was full of sharing, learning and laughter. For many of our alumni that attended, this was their first time engaging with their Ngāi Tahutanga in this capacity. The Alumni were absolutely delighted to be joined by Tā Tipene O’Regan and Graham Kitson who shared the stories of the Settlement and the background of the scholarship. The alumni shared their own aspirations including how being a recipient of this scholarship has made their journey a little easier. The sun was shining bright which encouraged some bonding time while planting trees at the urupā followed by a much needed swim. Observing this group of rangatahi was a privilege – the future is safe in their hands.

Are you missing out? If you have received this scholarship in the past we need to hear from you! We are working on updating our database with up-to-date contact details so you are able to be a part of these extremely exciting upcoming annual events! Get in touch with Samantha Iri at matauranga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to make sure you are in the know of our exciting events coming up.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Enabling a whānau-centric approach to literacy and numeracy

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has recently been working closely with three kura in Ōtautahi to develop whānau literacy and numeracy confidence and capability.

Whānau who have been taking part have indicated a particular improvement in the way in which they work alongside tamariki to improve their literacy and numeracy. They have also developed closer relationships with the kura and have had the chance to create and use literacy and numeracy resources of their own to ensure that their tamariki have learning support at home. Learning to use technology has also given whānau the ability to improve their own capability along with being able to develop personalised resources to encourage their tamariki.

The three kura involved with this project are Haeata Community Campus, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha and Te Pā o Rākaihautū.

“The feedback from the tamariki has been so uplifting,” Helen Leahy, Pouārahi o Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu says.

Each of the kura developed their own style of programme to meet their needs and all engaged with the Whānau Ora navigator approach, which enabled them to create whānau work plans. The work plans enable a holistic path to literacy and numeracy goals for each whānau and address any remedial and extension needs of tamariki.

“When asked, ‘what is better now for you?’ as a result of the pilot, the tamariki responded ‘everything’. “They said: ‘I know more words’; ‘I love my books’ and ‘I moved up higher levels’. “The parents also reinforced that positivity with their responses. 77 per cent of mātua said that, since beginning the Whāinga Tuatahi initiative, their tamariki have improved their attitude to learning,” Helen says.

Te Pā o Rākaihautū are developing their own literacy programme called Te Māra Kupu o Rākaihautū, which literally means ‘the word garden of Rākaihautū’. Rākaihautū is famous in Te Waipounamu whakapapa for the use of his kō to not only dig the lakes and rivers throughout the land, but also to cultivate his māra kai, Te Kōtake, Te Kōake and Te Koānga. Te Kōtake refers to the work that is needed to do with the kō today, to firstly prepare young minds for planting the desire to read; Te Kōake is to nurture and raise literacy achievement, and finally Te Kōanga is to support tamariki as their confidence and reading skills begin to blossom.

“There is a strong relationship between low levels of literacy or language competence and high levels of unemployment and other forms of social disadvantage and so this is an area we see huge value in investing in to make a difference to whānau across all of the Whānau Ora pou and particularly in relation to wellbeing." “By putting whānau in the picture, giving them the tools that they need to develop solutions for their own tamariki, we’ve seen the three kura in this pilot programme make a huge impact over a short period of time.”

Haeata Community Campus has focused on upskilling whānau with knowledge and strategies to support their tamariki with their literacy development in the reo-rua kaupapa. Their ‘support-a-reader’ kaupapa is a programme that involves the community of a school – a great way to build and strengthen the relationships with tuākana and tēina at Te Pā and with whānau. The goal is to support whānau with understanding how their tamariki read and how best to support their tamariki reading in the home. Whānau and community gain the skills and strategies needed to support tamariki in their reading journey and are empowered along the way. Timoti Brown and Chelsea Grootveld – evaluators of the financial literacy and numeracy initiatives with Trish Harrison-Hunt, Contract Advisor at Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Whaea Irihapeti Mahuika from Haeata Community Campus.

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Rūnaka Directory

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Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

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

Available site - Waipara River, Canterbury

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

Location

Under the Act, we have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between the middle of August and the end of April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are available for use.

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be made by contacting Sophie McGregor via the contact details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site. We are currently building an online booking system.

Available for use now until April 2019 These sites are not established camping sites – access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited – but it is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting to take place or allow dogs on site.

Waipara River, near the township of Waipara – one hour north of Christchurch City.

Physical description Large, flat and well sheltered.

Vehicle access All vehicle access to the site.

Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water on site.

Available site - Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), South Canterbury Location Next to Lake Tekapō.

Physical description Large, flat and open space.

Vehicle access All vehicle access to sit.

Facilities and services Toilet facilities are located nearby. New public toilets have also been installed a short walk from the nohoanga site.

*There are many other nohoanga sites also available for use over the coming months. Please inquire for more details or a list of available sites.

For more info about available sites, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga/ or get in touch with us on 45 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Newborn Distribution - don’t let your pēpi miss out! Sign up your pēpi to Whai Rawa before they turn one to receive an automatic $100* Newborn Distribution.

Teach your pēpi good savings habits to encourage a lifetime of benefits. Their Whai Rawa account will be boosted with a $100* Newborn Distribution plus they will be able to access Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Annual Distributions.

0800 WHAI RAWA / 0800 942 472 / +64 3 366 4344 * Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the Other Material Information document at 46 than 31 March in the calendar year following enrolment. www.whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later You can get more information on our website www.whairawa.com or by phoning 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).

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Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph was shared with us by Joanne Barrett, who found it amongst her father, Charles Donald Richard Barrett’s, papers and taonga. He was born in Dannevirke and was in the 28th Māori Battalion D Company. Joanne has whakapapa to Richard (Dicky) Barrett and Kararaina Hinehou of Kaiapoi. Their son, Henare Barrett, is her great-grandfather; he married Louisa Hunter and they had eight children, one being her pōua, Charles David Barrett. When her pōua was a young man, he left Tuahiwi to look for work as a shearer and settled in Dannevirke in Southern Hawkes Bay. Her father’s sister was Te Uira Barrett and she was brought up in Tuahiwi by her pōua and taua Barrett. After her first marriage, she became known as Te Uira Nihoniho and later, Te Uira Patea after her second marriage. Joanne would like to shed some light on who these beautiful wāhine in the photograph may be. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have any further information about this photograph and the people pictured. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).