TPR October 2015 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

Ono/October 2015

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Thomas Te Whaiti-Henry nō Kaikōura me Hokonui.

Tēnei marama • Te Ara Whakatipu 2015 pg 4

• Otago Polyfest 2015 pg 14 & 15

• Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer Week pg 12

• Singing success for Sianne Dougherty pg 19

• PhD student, Abraham Mains pg 13

• Latest Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 updates pg 29-33.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Kei ngā mate huhua o te motu, nei rā ko te tangi mōteatea mō koutou. Hanatu rā ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi. Waiho mai ngā urupā kanohi hei hopo. Okioki mai rā koutou. Tātou ngā maramara o rātou, tēnā tātou katoa. Tēnā tātou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Ko te tūmanako ia e ora ana koutou i tēnei wāhanga o te Kana. Mauri ora e te iwi. The start of October saw the iwi celebrate another Settlement anniversary. To mark the occasion, office staff took the opportunity to learn more about the struggle and success of Te Kerēme. Throughout the week sessions were held with iwi members, governors, members from the Treaty negotiation team and rangatahi giving an insight, view and history of the claim. Staff and whānau felt privileged to hear from the different generations. Early in the week David Higgins presented on Matiaha Tiramorehu and we had three rangatahi presentations from Reriti Tau, Delane Luke and Talia Ellison. All three presented on where they predicted Ngāi Tahu might be in 2040. Attendees were very impressed with the presentations and their confidence in sharing their aspirations for the tribe. I am so proud of our rangatahi and their drive and passion for whānau, rūnanga and iwi success. Another highlight for attendees was spending time with Charlie Crofts,

Uncle Trevor Howse, Edward Ellison, Aunty Jane Davis and Sid Ashton, who spoke about the time of negotiations. We all appreciate and value the hard work they all did in advancing the iwi. I thank all those who shared the history and aspirations of Te Kerēme with Te Rūnanga staff – e kore rawa te whakamiha e mahiti. Lisa and I have enjoyed traveling the motu with the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Road Shows. We are impressed and proud of the good turnout of whānau attending the various hui. It was a great opportunity to engage and be with whānau we haven’t seen for a long time and to meet other iwi members for the first time. We received some positive feedback on the direction of Te Rūnanga. We have found that whānau are very impressed with the work the office, Ngāi Tahu Holdings and the subsidiaries have been doing for the iwi. What was also encouraging, was that whānau are very impressed with new initiatives such as Whenua Kura, Manawa Nui and particularly the Pēpi Packs. More recently a small contingent traveled to Sydney and Brisbane. As always it was awesome to catch up with whānau who have been living in Australia for a long time. We were humbled by their participation and interaction at the two hui. Also it was a good opportunity for whānau living in Australia to mix and mingle, meet relations they have never met before and for Sydney-based whānau to form a taurahere group. We received a

few new whakapapa registrations too, especially for our tamariki and mokopuna. While we were in both Sydney and Brisbane we took the opportunity to engage and network with mana whenua – the local Aboriginals, who welcomed us and opened both of our hui. We look forward to working with our Sydney and Brisbane taurahere groups and continuing our relationship with the Aboriginal people we met. In other news, I’d encourage you to take a look at our Annual Report, which is on the Ngāi Tahu website. It’s pleasing to see that the longterm approach we have taken to investment continues to pay off for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This year we posted a year-end net profit of $109.36m (post distribution activities) for the 2015 financial year. Strong financial results like these provide the platform we need to create and deliver life enhancing initiatives that will enable our people to reach their full potential not only as individuals but also as whānau and communities. Finally, I look forward to seeing everyone at the Hui-ā-Iwi in Ōtepoti. The programme is full of fun, whakawhanaungatanga and an opportunity for whānau to hang out and enjoy each other’s company.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Congratulations

Adama Gemmell-Coulibaly from the Gemmell whānau, received three trophies, a cup, and was named the best defender for grades nine and 10 and most valuable player for the Western Springs Association Football Club.

His cousin Omar El Hamoui, who is also on his way to becoming a star, recently attended a National Basketball Association ( NBA) camp with celebrity personnel, Dwight Howard and USA star, Ricky Rubio. Ricky was impressed with the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) talent in Dubai. It is pleasing to see that our youth have such potential. Nā Moana Gemmell.

Adama with his football prizes.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā whānau

Happy birthday to: 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 and Jo-anne Coakley (Millie).

Ngā mate

To those who have lost a whānau member, we send our deepest sympathies and hugs to you all, and we wish you all the best for the future.

He pēpi

Massive congratulations to all the whānau who have had pēpi.

Māori Wardens

On 26 September, Te Waipounamu Māori Wardens gathered on our marae for their annual general meeting. It was such a pleasure to meet them and experience their sense of humor.

Australia roadshow

Ngāi Tahu whānau traveled to Brisbane and Sydney for roadshows to meet and engage with whānau. It was an opportunity to discuss, share and receive feedback on the direction of Ngāi Tahu. It was also a chance for whānau to come together, meet everyone and to share goals and aspirations. Tā Mark Solomon and Mātai Smith.

Tumahai, Tauwhare and Huhu whānau at the roadshow.

Hutana whānau with Tā Mark.

Rūnanga business

Contributions

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories. Send any news and photos to Nelly.Mason@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 755 6451; or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Rūnanga hui Rūnanga hui are held the second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to te tari o Arahura phone 03 755 6451 or email admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Te Ara Whakatipu 2015

On day five the weather eased off but everyone was still wet and cold for the walk out and by the time the rakatahi arrived in Te Anau they were shivering cold. After hot showers everyone settled down to enjoy their last night together.

The group completed a 21-kilometre walk into Martins Bay. Rakatahi do this spectacular path twice, walking in and out – a total of 42 kilometres. They also complete other bush walks around the area. Learning waiata/ haka, mahika kai gathering and cooking were just a few of the other activities that kept our rakatahi amused (and tired).

We came home with many fantastic stories and photos to share. I would like to thank the organisers for giving me the opportunity to make this one of the most memorable learning experiences for me.

From 27 September-3 October, 15 rakatahi participated in the Te Ara Whakatipu hīkoi to Whakatipu Waitai/ Hollyford Valley/Martins Bay. Four of the rakatahi were from Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio.

Lastly, a big mihi to the leader of this hīkoi, Kara Edwards and extended thanks to all those who supported the kaupapa, including Mike Talbolt, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Kāhu Edwards, Kyle Davis, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio , Rachel Forsyth, Helen Rasmussen, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Hollyford Track.

On day one, the rakatahi were shy and quiet but after this five-day immersion programme, not only were they more comfortable with themselves, each other and all the staff, they also enjoyed the experiences away from modern technology.

I know all you wonderful rakatahi will do fabulous things going forward and I loved getting to know you all over the short period of time. Can’t wait to do it all again next year. Remember – life is all about opportunities.

We had beautiful weather for the first three days with a small hīkoi in the surrounding areas, harakeke weaving, and hīnaki building to mention a few activities but then it poured on day four. So, while on a bush walk, the staff made hot vegetable soup and fried bread, which was then delivered to a nearby Department of Conservation hut as a surprise morning tea.

People can register their interest in next year’s hīkoi by emailing manawa.hou@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Nā Rachael Forsyth.

Te Ara Whakatipu 2015.

Headstone replacement

The whānau of John William and Hera (Te Koeti) Bannister are in the process of replacing the headstone of John and his daughter Margaret Sampson who are buried side by side in the Hokitika Cemetery. We would like as many of their extended whānau to be involved as possible. If you would like further information please contact Michael Scott by emailing: kate.scott@kinect.co.nz

Komiti meetings

Keep in contact

As advised in the last edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka, we have sent out forms for members to complete and send back to help us to add extra information to our membership database and to check that the addresses we hold are correct. If you have not received one of these forms, this means we do not have your correct address. Please contact the office as soon as possible to update your details. Facebook: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; phone: 03 755 7885; email: susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or rachael.forsyth@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Komiti members please note that komiti meetings will be held every second Wednesday of each month. We have established a new meeting schedule that will accommodate the majority of our komiti to meet on one night of the week which will mean members on multiple komiti will not need to meet over several evenings. The following schedule has been agreed: • • • •

3-30pm-4.30pm komiti mātauraka 4.30pm-5.30pm komiti whanaukataka and komiti whakamahi alternating each month 5.30pm-6.30pm komiti taiao 6.30pm-7.30pm komiti Māhakitaka.

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Te Ara Whakatipu experience

Henry Te Maiharanui Dwyer and James Te Hautapanui Otu Korako were among the lucky rōpū selected for this year’s Te Ara Whakatipu hīkoi. They both gained valuable experience and knowledge from the programme that was coordinated by a well-orchestrated group of leaders. Here are some highlights from the boys: “My highlights were learning about whakapapa and the scenery,” says Henry. “My highlights were learning more about the bush and natural healing remedies, meeting new whānau and the overall experience,” says James. The rōpū during their walk on the Hollyford Track.

Executive committee nominations

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Executive Committee are calling for nominations from eligible rūnanga members by public notice and in Te Pānui Rūnaka for the appointment committee and new registrations for the rūnanga roll. We are also requesting rūnanga members provide current contact details.

For all forms and further information please contact Cushla Dwyer, Rāpaki office manager – Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc, 37 Rāpaki Drive, PO Box 107, Lyttelton Whakaraupō Banks Peninsula. Or call: 03 3289415, 021748747; or email: Rāpaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Hui news

Thank you

In September, we held our annual general meeting where we identified our committees and members. We would like to welcome Elaine Dell on-board as the new secretary and thank Christina Henderson for all her mahi in the role over the previous years.

It has been highly encouraging to see our manuhiri being respectful of the new ‘Auahi Kore’ (No Smoking) signs up around the marae (resources and help is available for those who are interested in the Quitcard). Also, soon we’re looking to fully utilise our māra kai beds to establish better sustainability. 5

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga News from the marae

By the way, I think it was Ngawini’s 70th –I didn’t say that.

Hi all. Don’t remind me that I am late for last month’s pānui. Never mind, here it is – as my cousin Charlie would say, “I told you she’s losing the plot.”

Our Joan and Clare and whānau have been to Rarotonga, lucky aye.

Condolences to all who have lost loved ones – aroha mai.

The Māori Netball Tournament Pitama Cup as it is known, was held over a weekend in September and what a weekend it was – apart from the cold weather. Everything went to plan and the whitebait patties were yummy – thank you Karin. Our banquet after the games, was also yummy – thank you Rangima. (Look below for the netball results).

On August 19, we celebrated my daughter Ngawini’s birthday. Whānau from Tuahiwi and Waiheke Island flew over without her even knowing. Did she get a surprise? She was in a flood of tears when her son David-Mark walked in, and later there was a real thunderstorm, as no had one told her about anyone arriving. Fancy her daughters not letting her know (naughty naughty). I reckon that was lovely and we all had a wonderful time.

Netball results

Midgets Winners: Runner-up: Juniors Winners: Runner-up: Seniors Winners: Runners-up: Runners-up:

Next year’s tournament will be hosted by Te Ahikaaroa Kaikōura. Love you all and until next time, cheers.

Best-behaved midgets Winner: Pīpīwharauroa B Runner-up: Te Ahikaaroa Kaikōura Kapahaka Winners: Pīpīwharauroa – Te Ari Pitama trophy Overall: Winners: Pīpīwharauroa – Tirikatene trophy

Pīpīwharauroa A – Ōtautahi trophy Pīpīwharauroa B – Bates trophy Pīpīwharauroa – Crofts trophy Te Ahikaaroa Kaikōura – Solomon trophy Whangaraupō A – Pitama trophy Kia Toa Hokitika – Kaahu trophy Pīpīwharauroa B – Kaahu trophy

Nobody’s got time for this The pains of frustration Deep within the nation We can’t easily dismiss Cos we ain’t got time for this We cling and we clutch To hold onto so much Till materialistically full We tug and we pull We don’t easily let go Find it hard to say no We temper and rage And build us a cage

We crave and we yearn Yet so much to learn With all our might We battle and fight

We scheme and fail Then chase our own tail We plan and plot To cover up a lot A date with hate The suicide rate

We scurry and dash We protest and bash We twist and sway And let things decay

We drug and drink Drown and sink We cringe in fear Gets us nowhere

We cheat and steal And lie that it’s real We push and shove And forget to love

Violence to shape Addictions for escape Wars end in sadness Weapons are madness

From cradle to cell Crawl, walked and fell

We become fakes Not owning our mistakes How much do we care By flicking them everywhere Not much of a deal I’m just keeping it real But here’s what I found We can turn this around Paradigms can be shifted Not buried but lifted Much less on our plate The thoughts we create. Nā Lesel Flutey.

The wānanga will start at 1pm and the purpose of this hui will be to learn the history of the hāhi, to recruit āpotoro akonga, āpotoro wairua, āpotoro rehita, āpotoro āwhina and kātipa, band players and new members for the choir; and above all to have fun. To end the day we will have dinner at 6pm and it will be a shared boil up. Please bring enough kai for two not 22 and we can sample the different types of boil up.

Hāhi Rātana wānanga

All are invited to attend our Hāhi Rātana wānanga to be held on Sunday 8 November at Tuahiwi Marae. At 11am we will begin with whakamoemiti and this will be followed by shared kai at 12pm.

If you would like more information please contact Aroha by email: aroharc@xtra.co.nz or text: 021 880 678. Nā Aroha Reriti-Crofts.

Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust

On Saturday 7 November, the Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust will be holding our annual general meeting at 10am at Tuahiwi Marae. We are looking for more trustees so all members of the Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust are encouraged to attend. Any queries should be forwarded to Aroha Reriti-Crofts (secretary) at: aroharc@xtra.co.nz or text: 021 880 678. Pānui on behalf of Charlie Williams (chairman).

Orohaki (Oxford) Māori Reserve meeting of owners

Calling all those interested, to a meeting of owners to appoint trustees and to consider future plans for the reserve. This hui will be held on Saturday 7 November at 1pm at Tuahiwi Marae. It would be great if everyone attended. Nā Aroha Reriti-Crofts (the only surviving trustee).

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Tamariki day

plug of a volcano – even though it is extinct. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our local stories and past events and also have our kaumātua join us.

On 1 October, Te Taumutu whānau and tamariki were joined on their outing to Ōnawe Peninsula by Ōtākou whānau and students from Te Pā o Rākaihautū. Pere Tainui regaled people with information about the site and the important historical aspects for Ngāi Tahu – ngā mihi ki a koe, e hoa. We then walked to the highest point. David Perenara-O’Connell pointed out areas on our way up. We passed through three previous gateways and viewed an old-fashioned natural refrigerator. When we reached the top we had the most awesome 360-degree view. The weather was on our side as it was a clear and sunny day. It was sobering to think we were standing on the Tamariki ascending to the pā.

Pere Tainui and the tamariki being blessed before venturing onto the pā.

David Perenara-O’Connell talking about Ngāi Tahu occupation of Akaroa Harbour.

Pēpi pods

Kaumātua, Daphne O’Connell who weaves wahakura pēpi pods (baby baskets) was recently featured on TV3 News. It is believed the pods have led to a drop in cot death cases, as babies are saved every year by being placed in the hand-woven pods.

A woven pēpi pod.

Whakawātea of building

Early morning on 7 September, Hirini Matenga, Puamiria Parata-Goodall, Daphne O’Connell, Marg Jones, Denise Sheat and Matua Henare Edwards attended the whakawātea (clearing process) of the Hilgendorft Building at Lincoln University before its demolition.

From left, Hirini Matunga, Denise Sheat, Aunty Marg Jones, Daphne O’Connell, Puamiria Parata-Goodall and Matua Henare Edwards at the whakawātea.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ōnuku news

Ōnuku Rūnanga held their annual general meeting on Sunday 4 October and we would like to inform whānau that Rik Tainui was appointed as chairperson of Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc and Pip Tainui was appointed chairperson of Te Kāhui o Ōnuku Charitable Company.

We would like to congratulate and welcome both Rik and Pip into their new roles. At the same time we would like to thank Donna Tainui and Meri Robinson for their countless hours of mahi, keeping the fires burning over the past few years.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Memorandum signing

The Timaru District Council and Arowhenua Rūnanga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on cultural, economic and environmental matters. The MoU is a living document and will be added to as the relationship develops. Both parties are really pleased to be working together and can see the benefits for all involved.

From left, Arowhenua Rūnanga chairman, John Henry with Timaru District Mayor, Damon Odey holding the signed MoU.

Adventures of Portia King

I’ve started a new adventure – I moved to Brussels, Belgium. I applied for a job working in a hostel last month, then I showed up for an interview last week and moved in on the same day.

While in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we stopped in Mostar, a town famous for its bridge. Although it is the only attraction in town, it really was worth stopping for. We got up early to see the bridge without the crowd of tourists and it was just like all the pictures, a beautifully crafted but simple bridge over a calm and clear blue river with mountains and terracotta rooftops in the background.

It was quite scary travelling across Europe for an interview with no ‘plan B’ in place but fortunately I got the job and started the next day. I moved from Eastern to Western Europe, but it’s still central – I’m only a few hours away from France, Germany, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. The biggest difference is that it’s more expensive than Poland.

We spent a lot of time on buses and at border crossings during July. It’s easy for those of us with European passports but they can be tough on anyone without a passport. We spent more than an hour waiting to cross from Bosnia to Croatia. The most complex bus we took was from Kotor, Montenegro to Split, Croatia, due to the brief drive through Bosnia, meaning we had six passport checks.

Brussels is an interesting city. It’s officially bilingual so signage and information is all in French and Dutch but the majority of people speak French. Having studied French at school, it’s a nice change to be able to understand things in the street for once, unlike in Poland.

Keelia and I made the most of our 48 hours in Montenegro by joining a 13-hour organised tour. From the top of one of the mountains we climbed, all I could see was more mountains in every direction. They aren’t lying when they say Montenegro would be larger than Russia if it was flattened. It was a long day of travelling around this terrain but we saw Kotor and Podgorica. I imagine that Kotor Bay will become a huge tourist destination in a few years.

After only four days of living in Brussels, I was stopped on the street by tourists and asked for directions several times – maybe I look like a local already? I read that Brussels is a city with a lot of greenery, so I have been exploring my new home in the evenings and have found many beautiful gardens and parks. Being right in the city centre motivates me to get outside and find somewhere new every day.

Another highlight was Dubrovnik. Thanks to Game of Thrones, this city is a tourist hotspot with prices that will make your jaw drop. However, the old town walls and picturesque sunsets really are worth the crowds of tourists. Keelia and I joined an afternoon kayak trip to a secluded cave that is accessible only from the water. We stopped at the beach inside the cave to go snorkelling in the clear water. As we headed back towards the Old Town, we got breath-taking view of the coastline.

I’m a short walk from the Manneken Pis, the small sculpture/fountain of a boy peeing. How this became the symbol of Brussels, I’m not sure but it certainly attracts plenty of tourists. Belgians love their comic books, and around every corner you’ll find one of the comic strip murals that dot the city. The Parliamentarian Centre is one of the best designed and interactive attractions I’ve seen in Europe. Its focus is the history and evolution of the European Union but it has a nice modern twist.

It was an amazing summer travelling around the Balkans with Keelia. We saw so many amazing places that aren’t on the typical tourist trail. Backpacking for a month is also very tiring, especially in the hot summer months, so I’m now happy to be settled in a place like Brussels, where I can take day trips. Nā Portia King.

Between leaving Hungary and arriving in Brussels, I met up with Keelia Ivamy from Timaru, and we raced through Austria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Germany in a month. However, we changed our plans in Budapest in order to stay the night at the Spa Party at the Szechenyi Thermal Baths. We also visited The Hospital in the Rock, the secret hospital underneath the Buda castle in a labyrinth of caves, used during World War II. We were pleasantly surprised by Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We learned about the Siege of Sarajevo and walked through the escape tunnel hundreds of thousands of Bosniaks used to escape the city.

Keelia and Portia in front of the Belvedere Palace.

Charter Review hui

The most recent Charter Review hui was held at Arowhenua Marae on Saturday 29 August. Here are some pictures of those who attended.

From left, Lisa Tumahai, Edward Ellison and Tā Mark Solomon.

Tāua Hiria Moffat and Julian Wilcox.

Quentin Hix and Ranui Ngarimu.

Tracey Pōtiki and Arihia Bennett.

From left, Donna Matahaere-Atariki, Tuari Pōtiki, Taoka Pōtiki and Terry Nicholas.

Dr. Eruera Tarena and Tā Tipene O’Regan.

From left, Chris Ford, Suzy Waaka and Monica Davis.

Dates to remember

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 Transport will be organised for one day of Hui-ā-Iwi. We will be leaving Arowhenua Marae at 6.30am on Saturday 21 November and we will be departing Hui-ā-Iwi at 4.30pm for the trip back to Arowhenua. Seats need to be booked before Tuesday 20 October and a $10.00 deposit is required to secure your seat.

We have three wāhine from Arowhenua and possibly one from Moeraki who are enrolling in the beginners class – anyone else out there who wants to join them? It would be great to get a rōpū of around six to seven wāhine. Weaving rōpū Weaving for beginners started around two to three months ago and from there the group has been meeting at each other’s homes every Thursday between 5.307.30pm. Members of the group continue to grow and develop their new skills in weaving. The rōpū have now decided to meet at the marae weaving room every Thursday night between 5.30-7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Kura Reo 2016 Arowhenua will be hosting Kura Reo from 11-15 January 2016. Kura Reo caters for beginners to fluent speakers of te reo Māori. Any whānau members interested in attending should contact the office for more information.

Pānui contributions

Do you have any news you would like to share? Let us know and we can include it in the next pānui. Please include your contact details in case we need to contact you to confirm any details of your story. Send news to: 38 Huirapa Street, Arowhenua, Temuka 7920; or email: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday this month.

Annual general meeting

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Here is the agenda for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc AGM that is to be held on Sunday 29 November at 10am. Business: • Kaiwhakahaere report • Moeraki Limited report • Directors appointment panel report • Kāi Tahu Ki Otago report • Rock Art Trust report

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Presentation of audited annual financial accounts Appointment of auditor Decide on resolutions submitted to the meeting by whakapapa members – any resolutions must be submitted at least 28 days before the date of the AGM Review of the membership of the society Triennial election of officers Election of members of the directors appointment panel.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Whakapapa wānaka

The final whakapapa wānaka for the year was held at Puketeraki Marae on 3-4 October. The challenge of thinking about what whakapapa and history we want to see depicted inside our whare tupuna, Huirapa has highlighted the need for clarity and kōrero to support individual and whānau preferences. The wānaka also reminded us of the need to continue to build our familiarity with the Ngāi Tahu migration stories and their inter-connectedness with all our whakapapa lines of Te Waipounamu. The 2016 wānaka series is being developed and information about it will be posted on the rūnaka website before the end of the year.

Whānau who attended the last whakapapa wānaka for the year.

Messages from Hawaii

As we write this, we are waiting for a postcard from Aroha Ellison, who is currently in Hawaii with the Hawkes Bay Te Taitimu Trust. The trust sent a small rōpū there to work with youth from Kona for 14 days. We can only imagine how much fun they are having. Check out Te Taitimu Trust on Facebook when you read this to see what mischief, oops, mahi they got into over there.

Aroha Ellison and Zack Makoare braving the heat in Hawaii.

Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer Week

The planting aims to restore the health and mauri of the pā back to its original state. The rūnaka day concluded with a hīkoi around the pā and volunteers were given the opportunity to learn about the Māori history of the land and surrounding sea.

The second cycle for this year’s Ki Uta Ki Tai Volunteer Week took place from 25-28 September. The student volunteers were recruited from a university paper: PHSE 427 – He Mahi ki Ngā Hapori Māori (Working with Māori Communities) lectured by Dr Anne-Marie Jackson and Dr Hauiti Hakopa. Past volunteers and members of the public also supported them.

The volunteer week is always a great success with a great deal of work being completed for the four coastal community groups involved.

On Friday 25, the group were welcomed to Puketeraki Marae with a pōwhiri followed by a mihi whakatau. After the introductions, the volunteers set off to the rūnaka grounds to pot-up plants for the shade house. This is always a great opportunity for the volunteers to ease into the work, to learn a bit more about the plants they will be planting and to get to know one another and the community members they will be working with over the duration of the volunteer week. After lunch the students went to work with George and Brendan for the rūnaka day, planting 150 native trees at Huriawa Pā.

A group photo of the student volunteers and community members on day one.

Papakāika housing

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka has made its first foray into papakāika housing, by purchasing the cottage next to the Karitāne Store (which also backs onto the rūnaka office). We have been busy renovating the premises by turning one bedroom into two and giving it a fresh coat of paint as well as some other renovations. The cottage will be available for whānau in need of mid to long-term accommodation to rent from the end of October. If you want to reconnect with your marae by living in Karitāne and are either on your own, or a couple with or without one child, then please enquire in the first instance by contacting the rūnaka office. The cottage is small, but cosy (with new curtains) and is only a few metres from Karitāne beaches and estuary. Phone Justine on 03 465 7300 or email admin@puketeraki. co.nz

Our first papakāika at 128 Stornoway St, Karitāne.

Volunteers needed

We still require young and enthusiastic volunteers to help make our guests welcome and to assist in getting events started and finished at Hui-ā-Iwi at the Dunedin Town Hall from 20-22 November.

You just need to register online as soon as possible by going to: http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-events/ hui-a-iwi-2015/register/hui-a-iwi-volunteers/. See you there.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kia ora whānau o Ngāi Tahu, Otago Harbour has been glistening from the sun lately.

Ngā mate

God does not promise an easy life or skies always blue but he does promise his grace and the shadow of death to pass through.

Rā whānau

Being young is a privilege and being attractive is a genetic gift. Being cool, now that is all of you. Hari huritau ki a koe.

Rerenga kupu

Kei te aha koe? = What are you doing?

Studying the science of ageing

Kia ora koutou, my name is Abraham Mains. My mother is Victoria Taylor of Taupō and my father is Ariki Mains. Dad’s mother (my tāua) is Ann Aitken and her mother was Hine Ellison. My great-great grandparents were Te Iwi and Horiwia and my third-great grandparents were Raniera Ellison and Nani Weller, and Timoti Karetai, and Hariata Robertson.

without changing the letters. Because ageing is almost universal and seems tightly linked with metabolism and reproduction, discoveries made in seemingly unrelated organisms such as the nematode, often translate well into more complex mammalian systems, but are much quicker to perform. In my time here at Cambridge University, I am learning from some of the brightest in this field and hope to bring some of this expertise back to New Zealand when I return. Nā Abraham Mains.

I was home-schooled by my mother in my early years. I later attended Dilworth College in Auckland where I became dux before attending Victoria University. In 2013, I gained a first-class honours degree at Victoria University majoring in human genetics and was then selected for a Rutherford Scholarship to start a PhD at Cambridge University in 2014. While completing my honours, I had become fascinated with the field of ageing. Why can a house dog, who shares the same lifestyle and much of its biology with humans, live for only 10-15 years and yet a human can live for over 100? Following on from this question, my PhD project looks at the fundamental biology of ageing, using the laboratory model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans, a free-living soil nematode with a normal lifespan of two to three weeks. Following treatments such as dietary restriction, the reduction of calories without malnutrition, an animal’s life and health-span can be increased by up to 50% but how this effect is regulated on a molecular scale is still unclear. I am looking at how this treatment changes the epigenome. Epigenetics describes the way genes are regulated without changing their actual code, much like punctuation changes the way a sentence is read

From left, Summer Mains (sister), Abraham Mains, Victoria Taylor (mother) and Gary Taylor (grandfather).

Otago Polyfest 2015

From 7-8 September, Ōtākou Marae was alive with the sound of laughter, waiaita and haka as we hosted Te Mua Upoko cultural rōpū from our three local primary schools – Portobello, Broad Bay and Macandrew Bay.

The final night featured secondary school students from Waitaki Boys’ and Girls’, Otago Boys’ and Girls’ and Kings and Queens High School of whom our rangatahi/ teenagers participated. The Bayfield High School kapa haka team included Erena Russell-Harris, William Dawson, Makareta, Koreana, and Te Hori Wesley-Evans.

The rōpū were hard at practice for the Otago Polyfest arts and entertainment event for all Otago schools and preschools, which was held from 15-18 September at the Edgar Centre in South Dunedin. Each day featured performances from different age groups with tamariki involved from across Otago, including Te Mua Upoko and Kā Puananī o te Reo.

Ōtākou tamariki who participated in Te Mua Upoko were: Ella and Taiaroa McDonald, Hinehauweka Sarah, Arlo Hedley, Mihiata Wesley-Evans, Sarah and Hanna Langsbury, Ripeka, Timoti and Tuki Potiki, Joe and Jacob Parkinson, Te Waipunahau and Iwikau Te Aika, and Tristan Taiaroa.

Te Mua Upoko getting ready to perform.

Te Mua Upoko up on-stage.

Krishan Dick-Karetai. Photo by Hungry Pixels Design.

Ella Taiaroa and Sarah Langsbury.

Kā Puananī o te reo.

Kiringaua Cassidy. Photo by Hungry Pixels Design.

From left, Amber Bridgeman and pēpi , and Megan and Ripeka Potiki.

Tumai Cassidy. Photo by Hungry Pixels Design.

Future events

Hākui exhibition This exhibition will be opening at 5pm on 19 November at the Otago Museum. It will run for six months.

Book launch The History of the Ōtākou Māori Women’s Welfare League book launch will be held on Sunday 15 November. This launch will be hosted by the Otago Māori Women’s Welfare League.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 Hui-ā-Iwi will begin on Friday 20 November at the Dunedin City Town Hall and will go until Sunday 22 November. Saturday 21 November is the open day for community members.

Ōtākou website

Member contributions

Annual general meeting Our AGM will be held on Sunday 8 November.

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online at: http:// www.otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image

Our office welcomes your whānau or personal news for inclusion in our pānui. Please send your news items ie achievements in sports, education or anything else of hapū interest to: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Waihōpai news

Kia ora whānau, well here we go again...another month gone and we are all happy. Christmas is just around the corner whānau – not long and Santa will be climbing down the chimney. But before that happens we still have lots of mahi to do. We are looking forward to Hui-ā-Iwi in Otago – ka pai. There have been lots of small things happening on the marae including the normal hui as well as a visit from the Child Youth and Family Services, who came to talk to the iwi. I thought it was good.

Whānau who went along to support the Alzheimers walk at Queens Park, Invercargill.

The kai cooker was out for manuhiri trucking contractors from New Zealand and a few from Australia for the Richardson trucking awards. It was held at the new transport museum by Richard Sons and there was a good turnout of people.

A kapa haka rōpū performed and it was a great two hours. Anyway they enjoyed it very much – a big thanks to them as well.

The marae and the rūnaka are keeping me busy but I’m grateful that I am able to do my mahi for the rūnaka.

to spend their life with, a huge congratulations to you both – arohanui. Have a great life whānau.

Lots of our whānau are māuiui and our aroha goes out to you all – big hugs whānau, big hugs. And also to the new mums and dads out there – ka pai whānau, keep it up.

That’s it from me. Just a word kids – look after yourselves and give mum and dad big hugs – they are our life and warmth whenever we need them. Same goes to the tamariki...they are our taoka. Whānau take care and a huge hello to all those in the North Island and those over in Australia. Nā Squirrel on the Hill.

To all those with birthdays – if you’ve had or are having one I hope you had/have a great time. Also, to those lucky men and ladies who have found that special person

Murihiku Māori Wardens.

The men doing the haka on-stage.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, the last month has seen us putting the finishing touches to our annual report (due to be distributed at the end of the year) as well as financial planning and updating our policies and procedures. Some interesting wānanga have also taken place over the last month including the Ngā Whetū wānanga which was held at Te Kōawa Tūroa a Takitimu. A working trip to Rarotoka also took place where progress was made on the regeneration of the buildings and the clearing of noxious weeds such as gorse and broom. The Manawa Hou group also used Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu for its base prior to walking the Hollyford Track.

During the same period a number of bird transfers (mohua and kiwi) took place at various locations throughout our rohe. These awesome opportunities come up from time to time and can sometimes be at relatively short notice. I would urge whānau who wish to take part in these or any other rūnanga activities to contact us here at the office for further information. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau congratulations and very best wishes for the year ahead.

He pēpi

Pictured here is the first mokopuna of Donna Isaacson (née Mulqueen). Payton Donna Williamson was born on 11 August weighing 8lb 7oz. Payton is the daughter of Siobhan Woods and Hayden Williamson of Palmerston North. She is the gorgeous great-mokopuna of Margaret Lois Mulqueen (née Cleaver) and Kevin Mulqueen (Colac Bay).

Baby Payton.

Wānaka whetū

This was an amazing wānanga to attend. It was held at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu from 11-13 September. It was Initiated by Dean Whaanga (Awarua) and Muriel Johnstone (Ōraka Aparima) and supported by Kotahi Mano Kāika. Dean, his brother Hemi (Ngāi Tahu/ Ngāti Kahungunu), cousin Dr Rangimatāmua (Ngāi Tahu/ Tūhoe) and photographer Erica (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) shared the facilitation duties.

Astronomy is the study of the objects in the sky (stars, planets, moons, galaxies, comets etc). Traditionally Māori held great knowledge of astronomy and their studies of the night sky played an important role in everyday life. Much of this knowledge remains recorded in te reo Māori and sits within karakia, waiata, whakataukī, and within place names. This project will explore the language of Māori astronomy to understand how important it was to our ancestors. It will also help to revive the language of Māori astronomy exploring how this knowledge can be used in a modern world. Nā Rangimaria Suddaby.

We were given names for and told stories about many of the whetū (stars)and constellations. Unfortunately, when going outside to apply our new knowledge, the sky wasn’t clear. Perhaps the most new learning I had was that Matariki (which we celebrate along with Puaka) is not made up of seven sisters, does not mean ‘little eyes’, is not a flock of doves (according to Māori tradition) and although there are many whetū in Te Kāhui o Matariki, Māori observe nine. To those who don’t already know, Matariki means – Ngā mata o te ariki Tāwhirimātea. The other ‘two’ whetū are Pōhutakawa and Hiwa. “Ko te Mātauraka kore tuku, he mātauraka kore hua – Knowledge that isn’t shared is not knowledge.” The stars of Matariki.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

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

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu.

Species transfer

In late September, Lynley McKay and I (from the rūnaka office) were privileged to accompany the Department of Conservation (DoC) staff on the translocation of four Haast Tokoeka Kiwi from their crèche island. DoC estimates there are only about 400-500 of these kiwi remaining.

Monowai and Manapōuri and stunning views of the Takitimu maunga. Our drive back to Aparima was an endless conversation of highlights. I feel privileged to have participated in this activity. DoC is working tirelessly to save several of our endangered species. I would encourage all our members interested in participating in these kinds of activities, to contact our office. Unfortunately, there are some restrictions and often it’s short notice. Nā Riki Dallas.

The team had undertaken disease screening on the kiwi in preparation before moving the small number of last season’s chicks to a Kōhanga Island. These birds weigh between 1000 and 1500 grams, and at this weight they should be large enough to protect themselves against predators We started our trip by meeting the helicopter at Ōrawia. From there we flew over Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu before landing at Manapōuri. We were picked up by two DoC staff members and our feathered VIP passengers. Once on board we flew across some of our amazing takiwā before landing on one of the stoat and rat free Kōhanga islands. After a brief mihi the kiwi were released to go forth and multiply – hopefully in another two to three years. On our return flight to Ōrawia, we saw more of our incredible takiwā, including lakes Hauroko, Poteriteri,

Riki and Lynley holding a pair of kiwi.

Whānau Christmas party

o Te Tītī Marae on Sunday 13 December at 11am. We will be sending out invitations and reminders over the next month or so.

Well whānau, it’s nearly that time of year again. Please make sure you leave a space in your diary for our whānau Christmas party which will take place at Takutai

General monthly meeting

The final general monthly meeting for 2015 will be held at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on 8 November. Please feel free to come along and find out what’s happening and enjoy a shared kai with whānau.

Volunteers

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.

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the various projects and commitments we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, some of which include; representation on boards or appointment

Contact details

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

Contributions

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute please send your news and stories to us at: office@orakaaparima.org.nz or phone 03 234 8192. We also now have an 0800 number: 0800 234 8192.

Rūnaka Facebook page

Did you know we are now on Facebook? To contact us via Facebook follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/ OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

Awarua Rūnanga Rā whānau

Ngā mate

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating birthdays this month.

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

Congratulations

Belated congratulations to Mariana Pagan, daughter of Elaine and Bruce Pagan (formerly of Bluff), who graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Surveying with credit. Mariana is currently employed as a graduate surveyor with CKL Hamilton. The photo supplied by Mariana shows her wearing the Awarua korowai that she wore to the Māori pregraduation and the official graduation ceremonies. Also, congratulations to Thomas Aerepo-Morgan, who participated at the national Manu Kōrero competitions held at the Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua from 21-24 September. Although Thomas was suffering from a bad case of influenza he managed to place third equal overall in the Pei Te Hurini – Senior Māori section, as well as winning the best impromptu speech. This is an awesome achievement for Thomas and his school Te Wharekura o Arowhenua.

Mariana’s whānau. From left, Chris Eruera (brother), Mariana Pagan, Elaine Pagan (mum) and Bruce Pagan (dad).

Singing success To recap, Sianne Dougherty belongs to the West whānau of Bluff and late last year we had an article in Te Pānui Rūnaka highlighting Sianne’s performances on Homai Te Pakipaki.

Last but not least, Sianne will be part of a line-up of performers at the Aotearoa Cook Islands Pasifika Cultural Coalesce Concert being held at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua on 31 October. This would be a good opportunity for any Ngāi Tahu whānau living in the area to go along and watch Sianne perform.

This year has been busy for Sianne. She has had opportunities to sing alongside Brannigan Ka, Mere Boynton and Caii-Michelle Baker. In February, Sianne joined the performers opening lineup at Te Rā o te Raukura Festival in Lower Hutt, which headlined acts like Annie Crummer and Ardijah. Sianne was part of the Matariki Seven Sisters concert held in June at the Opera House in Wellington, and followed this up as a member of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna at the Wellington Regional Secondary Schools’ Kapa Haka competitions, where the group was placed third overall with a first in poi and te reo Māori.

Sianne performing at Te Rā o te Raukura Festival.

Returned taonga

In early September, Huhana (Sue) Mason visited Bluff on whānau business. During this visit she arranged to meet with Dean Whaanga and Bubba Thompson to return a toki that her grandmother, Pearl Mason found in 1955 under the tool shed in their back yard on Marine Parade, Bluff. Dean and Bubba were more than happy that the taonga had been returned after many years away.

Huhana (Sue) Mason and Dean Whaanga.

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua

The centre is open from 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday and is open to tamariki aged from three months to fiveyears. The centre offers kura kaupapa i mua (a bicultural before school programme) for three and a half to fiveyear-olds, on Mondays and Thursdays. Centre closures are for three weeks over the Christmas period and statutory days.

Located on the grounds of Te Rau Aroha Marae and overlooking Bluff Harbour, Awarua Rūnanga has the southern-most marae-based bi-lingual early childhood education centre. The centre is staffed with three fullytrained kaiako (bachelor of teaching endorsed in early childhood education) and two experienced kaiāwhina (one is in their second year of early childhood education training).

If you are looking for childcare that provides a caring and culturally stimulating environment then contact the centre’s kairuruku/coordinator, Trish Kerr on: 022128866 or text: 0273888266; or email: echmanager@awarua.org.nz to find out more about the 20 free hours for over three- year-olds and enrolment.

The staff and management committee are dedicated and passionate about providing high quality programmes that build and extend tamariki learning and confidence. Their unique local curriculum is based on Te Ao Māori and affirms the tamariki heritage and language.

Kaumātua Christmas dinner

Te Rau Aroha Marae will be holding a Christmas dinner for Bluff senior citizens on Wednesday 2 December at 12.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Bluff Community School kapa haka group.

If you live in Bluff and would like to come along and catch up with your friends, share some festive fare and entertainment, please contact Jacqui or Sharon on: 212 7205 by 23 November to confirm your attendance for catering purposes as numbers are limited.

Pānui contributions

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

Membership database

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

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

Timaka/Wybrow whānau hui

Please bring your own breakfast and afternoon tea, the hāngī on the Saturday night and lunch on Sunday will be provided.

A whānau hui is scheduled for Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2016 (Waitangi weekend) at the Tautuku Outdoor Adventure Centre, 388 Chaslands Highway, South Otago/Catlins, for the descendants and whānau of Ngāi Tahu 1848 Blue Book Kaumātua James (Duffy) Wybrow II and Sarah Wybrow (Perkins).

Onsite accommodation is limited to 150 persons and will be first in first served. Some alternative accommodation options are available at your own cost.

Activities will include a hāngī, whakapapa/history session, a visit to cultural sites along the Catlins Coast and the unveiling of Wybrow whānau headstones at the Waikawa Urupā/Cemetery.

Whakapapa/history information is sought from descendants, for the purpose of producing a booklet. Please RSVP before 30 December 2015. For a registration pack or further information, contact Organising Committee c/- Nelson Gutsell phone: 03 2468 356 or email: nellyn@xtra.co.nz

The cost for this hui is $20 per adult 18 years and over; 17 years and under are free.

Taurahere Groups Hui-ā-Tau Hui-ā-Tau will be held from 13-15 November at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, Manukau Institute of Technology, Gate 12. The pōwhiri will begin at 6pm. Barbeque celebration Our end of year barbecue will be held on Saturday 12 December at 11am at the Ōkahu Bay Bowling Club.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Upcoming events Committee meeting Our next committee meeting will be held on Saturday 7 November at the Ōkahu Bay Bowling Club, 40 Reihana Street, Ōrakei, Auckland 1745.

Waitangi Day celebrations On 6 February 2016 we will host our Waitangi Day celebrations at Schlaepfer Park, Paerata, Pukekohe.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Ngā mate Committee member and kaumātua of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, Uncle Joe Briggs reports on the recent passing of three Ngāi Tahu stalwarts.

He was well-known as a teacher (he retired as HOD Science) having been made a life member of the college recently. In an era when formality was universal in teaching, Fred was Fred to everybody – students included. Three members of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana attended Fred’s funeral and there were many present who shared special memories of him.”

Daniel Mason Daniel Mason passed away on 17 August. Uncle Joe writes, “It is with regret (we report) the loss of one of our leaders from the Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana committee. Dan was present at the formation of the group and he was treasurer. His daughter, Parekotuku and my daughter, Awhina, instigated a raffle that put Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana on the map. Dan was a ‘Coaster’ from the Hokitika/Arahura area. In fact, he went to school with my brother, Gordon Tainui Briggs. Farewell Dan, condolences to your wife, Wirinia and whānau.”

Rana Ellen (Susie) Amoamo Susie passed away in Ōpōtiki on August 25. She was the loved wife of Weihana and mother to Ngawai, Raukura, and the late Mihiata, and all her mokopuna. She was the daughter of the late Whenua and Sweet Rehu. Her burial was held at Te Wheke Marae, Rāpaki on Sunday 30 August. Among others, Susie had connections to the Solomon, Tikao and Barrett whānau. Uncle Joe writes, “Susie Amoamo (Rehu) came to our hui occasionally from Ōpōtiki. I travelled back to Rāpaki Marae for the burial where there was wonderful attendance of whānau and friends from Whakatōhea and Ōpōtiki.”

Fredrick Daniel Newton (23 Nov 1925 – 27 August 2015) Fred’s whakapapa links were to Puketeraki, Ōraka Aparima and Waihōpai Rūnanga. Uncle Joe writes, “Another Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana committee member passed away while I was away. Fred was well known in the Tauranga district having been a teacher at Tauranga Boys’ College.

Uncle Joe’s concluding words, “It was a pleasure to have worked with these Ngāi Tahu members. Rest in peace. Haere, haere, haere rā. Tihei mauri ora.” Nā Hohepaturinga Briggs, kaumātua, Tauranga Moana (kaituhituhi: Laurie Loper).

The Office • •

Calling for project applications

The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

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expression. The following are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least one of these:

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. Applications close Friday 25 March 2016. Any applications received after 25 March 2016 will not be accepted.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te reo – language Mahi toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai – food gathering practices Ngā uara – values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā Hapū, ā Iwi – community engagement and participation 9. Mana tangata – self-determination, self-confidence, self-purpose and self- transcendence.

Note: The Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee meet in May to make decisions on all applications. Project timelines should commence after this time. Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue for you. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply, email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz; or visit: www. ngaitahufund.com All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives: • •

To have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc) All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural

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

To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu cultural leadership across all pillars Ensuring intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) if you have any further information to share about this or any of the Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau images we have published. Kia ora.

Last month, this picture was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka requesting names or information be provided for the two gentlemen who were unidentified. This photo is part of the Trevor Howse Collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. We would like to acknowledge and thank Olivette Curtis, Josie Harman, Flora Mokomoko and Patricia Silk Anglem for making contact and for providing names and information. The people in the image have been identified as: Back row standing, left to right; Tāua Noti Tregerthen, Wally Rehu, Teone Aparira Mokomoko also known as John Bull Mokomoko, Tāua Lassie Hutana. Front row sitting, left to right Tāua Te Wera Te Ura and Tāua Tini (Ginny) Te Uki. The location has been identified as Tuahiwi. Please do not hesitate to make contact with either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on

Last month’s back cover.

Another challenge is that people tend to perceive roles within the tourism industry to be casual work with limited prospects for the longer-term; however, while some of our roles are short-term or temporary, there are often opportunities to progress.

Job opportunities with Ngāi Tahu Tourism

We also require a relatively high degree of skill in a number of our roles, for example jet boat drivers and mechanics across our jet boat operations (Shotover, Dart and Hukafalls); glacier guides at Franz Josef and wildlife trainers at Rainbow Springs. All of these roles are specialised and need a significant amount of training, which requires investment and time fromNgāi Tahu Tourism.

Kia ora koutou, my name is Quinton Hall and I am the Kaihautū o Te Pou Tāpoi o Ngāi Tahu/ Ngāi Tahu Tourism (NTT) CE. We are about to head into our busy season and need help to find some amazing people to join us this summer. We operate some of the most iconic experiences in Aotearoa which include Dart River Jet, Hollyford Track, Guided Walks NZ, Franz Josef Glacier Guides and Hot Pools, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome, Shotover Jet and Hukafalls Jet.

We always try to retain or attract back anyone we have trained for specialised roles. For instance, Kahurangi Wilson-Mahuika (Makaawhio) is returning for his third season at the Hollyford Track this year and is now a senior guide. He was one of the first young people to be nominated to join the annual hīkoi into the Hollyford Valley back in 2012. He was then employed as a guide and this year has progressed to his senior role.

Staffing and recruitment is an on-going challenge for us, not only because of the number of experiences we operate but also because the tourism industry is highly seasonal. The majority of visitors to New Zealand arrive between October and April so we need fewer people in the quieter winter months when there are fewer tourists around; but then we need to rapidly expand our teams during summer.

Where we can, we move people between businesses in order to help us retain to good people. For example, the recent acquisition of Guided Walks New Zealand/NZ Snow Shoe will help us retain key Hollyford guiding staff through the winter months.

This means that from September we are typically looking for relatively large numbers of seasonal and part-time staff. We provide mahi to over 280 people year round which grows to over 350 in the summer months. Sometimes we have to advertise the same role several times a year due to visa or travel constraints of the people we need (often language speakers).

We are now gearing-up for the busy period and would like to alert you to the permanent, seasonal and casual mahi opportunities available through the following channels: • • • • •

One of the other challenges we face is that our attractions are in rural, sometimes remote locations where accommodation can be hard to find – this often makes it even harder to attract people. In Franz Josef, probably our most remote location, we provide accommodation for some of our team to make things easier for them.

Our careers site: workforus.nttourism.co.nz www.seek.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz www.mahi.co.nz Papatipu Rūnaka contacts via RU@ngaitahu. iwi.nz

If you or a member of your whānau are interested in applying to work with us, the best way is to register for job alerts on the Ngāi Tahu Tourism careers website (workforus.nttourism.co.nz) and click on ‘Register for job alerts.’

“Te Pūtahitanga is really excited by the ways in which the various māra kai initiatives funded across Te Waipounamu are investing in whānau capability in so many different ways,” says interim Te Pūtahitanga CEO Helen Leahy.

Māra kai project launched

“We see the tamariki playing round the marae, rangatahi entertaining us with kapa haka, whānau celebrating with shared kai, at the same time sharing all of their aspirations for rejuvenating the hāngī pit, growing kai for rongoā, for weaving and producing boxed gardens and terraced gardens. We’ve even a use for the gorse.”

Te Kākano Māra Kai launched at Araiteuru Marae in Dunedin on a sunny Sunday in late September. The overarching goals of the Māra Kai project are to advance Whānau Ora through a variety of objectives including ensuring healthy food choices are affordable, available and accessible; increasing the consumption of vegetables in the kāinga; promoting healthy eating and physical activity and reducing the impact of poor physical health and nutrition on whānau.

The theme of the launch of Te Kākano Māra Kai was ‘in growing gardens we also grow whānau.’ In many ways it expresses the potential and the power of Whānau Ora. For more details have a look at our website: www.teputahitanga.org

Along the way, the māra kai initiatives also enable an intimate connection between kai, whenua, wellbeing and connection. “If I look back on my own family, there’s a long line of gardeners living off and on the land. Māra Kai is not new, but it’s rediscovering and trying to get people back growing food again,” says Wally Te Whaiti. Te Kākano Māra Kai is being run by Kāi Tahu ki Otago Limited, trading as Tū Mai Ora Whānau Services, and was one of the first round of initiatives funded by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Rangatahi during a kapa haka performance.

Seedlings from the new māra kai project.

Tamariki having fun at one of the marae.

Adults, bring your ID and proof of address (more details on our website at www.whairawa.com) and if you’re registering a new whānau member with the whakapapa unit at the same time, bring a full birth certificate for them too.

2015 matched savings*

If you haven’t saved using Whai Rawa during 2015, now is the time to save some pūtea to qualify for the 2015 matched savings*. All full members who save before 31 December will be eligible to have up to $200* matched by Te Rūnanga, with those aged 15 and under getting $4 to every $1 saved, and those aged 16-64 matched at $1 to $1.

We’ll be at Hui-a-Iwi later in November too for those whānau who are based locally in Dunedin.

November 2015 statements

The November statements will be issued soon, via email, to all members who we have a valid email address for. Those without email will receive theirs by post. Please contact us to confirm we have your correct email and postal address on file. You can call us on 0800 942 472 or email us at GNA@ngaitahu.iwi.nz end of year

Online banking is the quickest and easiest way to save, you just need to reference your Whai Rawa account number. There is an AP form included in this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka that has our bank account details, so don’t delay.

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions are available to all members under 65 years of age (see pages 11-12 of the investment statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see page 19 of the investment statement).

November Christchurch roadshow

All those Christchurch-based whānau who have been meaning to join Whai Rawa should come along to our roadshow on the weekend of Saturday 7-Sunday 8 November from 10am- 3pm at Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, 15 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch.

Are you an ex-employee, board member? Have you been a part of our iwi radio station in one way or another from 1991-2015? If so, save the date and come along to our reunion.

25 years of TAHU FM

Te reo iriraki ki Ōtautahi/Tahu FM 25 year reunion will be held on Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February 2016.

Join our te reo iriraki ki ōtautahi/tahufm Facebook page or for more information contact Dee Henry on 03 3712 593; or email dee.henry@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

I haere mātou ki te tirotiro i te whenua, kā roto me kā mauka. Te ātaahua hoki o te whenua. He mihi hoki ki kā whānau ko hāpaitia te wānaka. On 11 September, whānau gathered at Te Kōawa Tūroa to look at and learn about the stars. We were privileged to have Rangi, Hēmi and Erica join us (researchers at the University of Waikato).

Matariki tāpuapua, puaka kai rau

The whānau learnt about some awesome constellations and the kōrero that was shared among the whānau was inspiring. A special thanks to Tāua Muriel for sharing her kōrero. It was a pleasure to hear local knowledge. We also looked around the area on the Saturday and we enjoyed seeing the landscape and hearing the kōrero about our tīpuna. A big thanks to Dean Whaanga for organising the hui and of course to Ōraka Aparima for being wonderful hosts.

I te Rāmere 11 Rima i haere ētahi whānau ki Te Kōawa Tūroa wānaka ai. Ko te kaupapa o te wānaka ko kā whetū. Nō mātou te whiwhi i tae mai a Dr Rangi Mātāmua rātou ko Dr Hēmi Whaanga ko Erica Sinclair. He kairakahau whetū a Rangi rāua ko Hēmi, ā, he kaiwhakaahua a Erica. He mihi tēnei ki a Dean Whaanga nāna te wānaka i whakarite. I mātakitaki mātou i kā whetū. I kitea e mātou te waka o Tamarereti me kā whetū tīaho o te wā.

Upcoming events

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu (10-15 January 2016) Tēnā koutou kā pākaiahi o kā hapori katoa, huri noa i te motu. He karaka tēnei ki kā whānau reo Māori. Nau mai, karapinepine mai anō i raro i tō tātou korowai o te reo Māori.

Kura Reo Rakatahi (20-23 January 2016) Kura Reo Rakatahi is a youth-focused te reo leadership programme facilitated by KMK, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This four-day te reo Māori immersion programme will be hosted at Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura from 20-23 January 2016.

Hai te rā 10 ki te 15 o Iwa, ka tū te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua. He wānaka tēnei mō kā whānau kōrero Māori, he reo rumaki te wānaka nei. Ko te reo Māori te tino kaupapa kia tūhonohono ai a tamariki mā, a mātua mā, a pakeke mā hoki. Ki te hia haramai koe, kotahi atu ki tō tātou whāraki ipuraki www.kmk.maori.nz ,ā, whakakīkīa te pepa whakauru kai te whāraki tou.

The key purpose of this Kura Reo is to provide an opportunity for rakatahi aged between 13-18 who are passionate about learning te reo Māori, to make connections with each other as future te reo Māori advocates and leaders for their whānau; to learn in a variety of contexts outside of the school classroom environment; and to extend and increase their knowledge, confidence and fluency in te reo Māori. For more information check out our website: www.kmk. maori.nz or contact: corban.teaika@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Arowhenua, Kāti Huirapa are the confirmed hosts for Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2016 (10-15 January 2016). Kura Reo Kāi Tahu is an opportunity for Kāi Tahu te reo-speaking whānau to participate in an immersion learning environment that aims to teach specific Kāi Tahu reo, waiata, whakataukī, kīwaha, kōrero pūrakau and associated tikaka.

Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua will be run from Friday January 30-Sunday 1 February 2016. Keen to get started with te reo? Or maybe brush up on those basic skills you’ve already learned? Kia Kūrapa is a safe, supportive learning environment for all learners whether you are an absolute beginner or have already got some te reo under your belt, this is the wānaka for you. Lead by poureo and kaiako from the Aoraki Matatū programme, come along and kick start 2016 and your te reo with this wānaka. For more information check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or contact: victoria.campbell@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu is aimed at intermediate and advanced learners who wish to increase and develop the quality and depth of their reo Māori skills. It is essential that all tamariki are conversational in te reo and can cope within an immersion environment. For those wishing to attend this language event please visit our website: www.kmk.maori.nz to register online. Remember to get your Kā Manukura and Whānau Reo funding applications in by 30 October to secure funding – more details below. For more information check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or contact: corban.teaika@ngaitahu.iwi.nz;or phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

KMK EVENTS CALENDAR Initiative

When

Who/te reo level

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu (Total immersion wānaka)

10-15 Iwa (January) 2016

Intermediate to advanced speakers of te reo

Kura Reo Rakatahi (Youth focused immersion wānaka)

20-23 Iwa 2016

Youth (13-18) all levels

Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua (Weekend wānaka for beginner level te reo)

29-31 Iwa 2016

Beginner to intermediate level speakers.

Funding rounds

The next funding round (Puna pūtea o KMK) closes on 30 October. For application forms or more information, please check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz

Reo funds please contact Darren Solomon (project advisor), Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, 15 Show Place, Christchurch; phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248); or email: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Please note, that if you wish to apply for KMK funds to attend the Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2016, you must do so in this round.

For further information about the Papakāika Reo Fund please contact Victoria Campbell (project advisor), Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PO Box 799 Dunedin; phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248); or email: victoria.campbell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

If you have any questions or require further information about the Kā Manukura o Te Reo, Whānau Reo or Kāika 27

Whāraki ipuraki hou

Remember to check out our new website: www.kmk. maori.nz There are new resources and better yet, you can now apply for funding and register for events directly through the website.

Pānui Judo success

Esther Papuni,10 of Tāmaki Makaurau, has been doing Judo for just over a year and has been winning all the major tournaments in her junior girls under 28kg weight class, as well as taking out a gold in the junior girls open weight class (36kg +).

Esther holds titles in her weight class from the Waikato Bay of Plenty competition, open Auckland international competition and North Island championships. She is a yellow belt and is of Māori (Ngāi Tahu, Whakatōhea), Samoan, English and Scottish descent.

Esther on the first place podium.

Esther the judo champion.

In preparation for the three-day festival here’s some more information to get you and your whānau ready for Hui-ā-Iwi. We still need volunteers, so if you would like to volunteer please go to the Ngāi Tahu website and fill out a registration form; or for all other enquiries please email the events team: events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Whānau please remember: • To keep an eye on tamariki at all times • To bring cash for the kai and market stalls • Hui-ā-Iwi is a smoke, alcohol and drug-free event.

The countdown has begun and November is just around the corner, so whānau these will be the last Te Pānui Rūnaka updates until Hui-ā-Iwi kicks off on 20-22 November in Ōtepoti.

Open forum questions

If you or any of your whānau have questions for our leadership team please register them by emailing events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz prior to the forum. Whānau will be able to email questions on the day but to avoid missing out get your pātai in early.

On the last day of Hui-ā-Iwi (Sunday 22 November) at 11am-1pm there will be an open forum with Te Rūnanga senior leadership. Whānau are encouraged to come along to kōrero and listen to the speakers.

Stalls

Hui-ā-Iwi will be a hive of activity with stalls to inform, entice and interest you. We are unsure if stalls will have eftpos, so please bring cash.

Wānanga (throughout Hui-ā-Iwi)

Learn more about the fine skills involved in creating tā moko, raranga, mōkihi and manu tukutuku. Be inspired by whānau experiences in everything from birthing tradition to archaeology; and explore your creative-self by participating in arts, writing, whakapapa and dance workshops.

We have an excellent programme of wānanga and presentations, so much so that you may find it hard to choose where to spend your time. Whānau can expect to look forward to presentations from the Ngāi Tahu teams behind Whai Rawa, Tribal Economies and Strategy and Influence.

The Hui-ā-Iwi Showcase

On Saturday 21 November, from 9am-10pm you will be entertained by Ngāi Tahu talent on-stage in the wharenui. Whānau can expect kapa haka, singing, dancing, band and spoken word performances. We have several main acts that will make you want to attend this show like the Modern Māori Quartet, Ria Hall, Maisey Rika, Beau Monga & Crew, Troy Kingi, Rob Ruha and He Waka Kōtuia. At 4pm the Dunedin RSA choir and local stars will present a stage performance to commemorate 100 years since WW1. Check out the main programme online for more information – we will also be providing printed programmes at the beginning of Hui-ā-Iwi.

Special presentations (throughout Hui-ā-Iwi)

As well as that, get all nostalgic at the Friday night film archive show presented by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision; learn more about navigation and the migration theory at the Saturday 1pm presentation/discussion featuring Atholl Anderson, Hoturoa Kerr and Tahu Pōtiki; and be wowed by the cultural mapping work of the Ngāi Tahu Archives team.

Festival-goers will hear from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representatives during the official report back after our pōwhiri and kai hākari on Friday, and then have your say in the open forum before the poroporoaki and kai on Sunday.

Kaumātua

Rangatahi

A special space has been allocated for kaumātua to rest and relax during our three-day hui. Rolling cups of tea and light refreshments will be served and the space will be open throughout Hui-ā-Iwi. Please see this area on the maps provided in the official booklet. We have two drop-off points at either entrance for kaumātua and volunteers will be on-site to lend a helping hand.

Our rangatahi space is on the top floor and is designed to be a welcoming and relaxed environment. Tuakana will be dedicated to manning the space to ensure rangatahi are linked to the programmed events so they know what’s going on and when. Also, a rangatahi focussed concert will headline the Huiā-Iwi Showcase in the main hall.

Also, on Sunday morning kaumātua will be served a delicious breakfast from 8.30-9.30am.

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Please use the main Dunedin Town Hall entrance on to Moray place. There are pick-up and drop-off zones at both entrances but the main entrance should primarily be used Please use these parks like an airport drop-off zone and then continue to go and find a parking space for the remainder of the day An information centre is situated at each entrance, so grab a programme, get directions and information, and meet one of the locals who will help to guide you in the right direction There are no cash machines at the venue but they can be found on George Street just around the corner Water coolers and cups will be supplied at the venue

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On Friday and Saturday, we will provide free parking just a 10 minute bus ride away on Victoria Road next door to the Dunedin ice skating rink Free GO Bus rides from Victoria Road to the venue will be provided regularly, so you can park-up in a safe place and leave your car behind There are also many options for pay parking closer to the venue and remember all city car parking is free after 6pm and all day on Sunday.

We are keen to reduce the amount of waste and landfill at Hui-ā-Iwi, so we ask that you please use the recycling stations provided.

For more Hui-ā-Iwi updates visit our website, Facebook page, and Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also, we have developed a free Hui-ā-Iwi app with Ariki Creative. You can download this at either the Apple or Android online app store. This app will be handy during Hui-ā-Iwi and you’ll be able to join the live wall #TAHU2015 – it’s awesome give it a go. Our hosts, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki have been working hard to organise this hui, and they are looking forward to welcoming you all to the south for the second Hui-ā-Iwi – nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

“They knew the importance of why all of the whenua (afterbirth) needed to come out – it was crucial if the baby and the mother were to avoid complications post birth. Some women would even get into water and use the strong currents to relax and encourage the whare tangata to contract the whenua out,” she says. Although some Māori birthing traditions have been forgotten, Kelly says more whānau are starting to show strong interest in using traditional Māori birthing practices, in particular the use of rongoā which is not just a form of herbal ingestion. Rongoā methods also include waiata (song) taonga pūoro (instruments), karakia (prayer), mirimiri (massage) and much more.

Exploring Ngāi Tahu birthing traditions

University of Canterbury PhD student, Kelly Tikao will present a wānanga on her journey to date looking at traditional Māori birthing practices at Hui-ā-Iwi in Dunedin in November. Kelly (Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) was this year’s recipient of both the Health Research Council PhD Māori Scholarship and the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre UC Māori PhD Scholarship and she is looking forward to sharing her doctoral studies with festival-goers.

From next year, Kelly will begin planning wānanga at Papatipu Rūnanga around Te Waipounamu. She hopes whānau will share their own or their family’s birthing methods and stories. She is aiming to complete her PhD towards the end of 2017.

Kelly has a wide background in tertiary level studies. She is a registered nurse, she studied a Bachelor of Arts in Māori Studies at the University of Auckland and a Master of Science Communication (film-making) at the University of Otago. After an encouraging prompt by her aunty, she decided to enrol at the Univesity of Canterbury to complete her final degree.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 will be held from Friday 20-Sunday 22 November and will be a celebration of all things Ngāi Tahu. It is an opportunity for all to share in whakawhanaungatanga and experience the best of Ngāi Tahutanga. All Ngāi Tahu whānau are welcome to attend and there will be an open day on the Saturday for all members of the public. Find out more about Hui-ā-Iwi at by visiting: http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu-events/hui-aiwi-2015/

Kelly is now in the first year of her PhD studies where she is under the supervision of Dr Sonja Macfarlane, Dr Te Maire Tau and Dr Merata Kawharu. “This is the first time in my life I am able to work full-time on my own research – thanks to the two scholarships, the support of my whānau and my awesome supervisors. I hope my research and eventual findings will have an impact on Māori and particularly my Ngāi Tahu whānau. “One of the reasons I decided to study this kaupapa was because I wanted to know what particular practices and rituals were undertaken by our Ngāi Tahu tīpuna around pregnancy and birth. I wanted to learn about the origins of these traditions. “I want to remind people that we have beautiful birthing traditions and tikanga and that they are still relevant today. These traditions aren’t just about birthing a baby, they are about creating an identity,” she says. Kelly says Ngāi Tahu tīpuna were knowledgeable around the process of birth and were in their own right, scientists. Plants like harakeke, kawakawa and black fern were used before and during birth, and even afterwards, to aid the healing process; and often bird or seal oils were dripped into the baby’s mouth as a cleansing process after birth.

Kelly and her whānau.

Meeting of owners

A meeting of owners for the Rowallan Block 3 Section 7 will be held on 8 November at 25 College Street, Caversham, Dunedin starting at 1pm.

2. Resignation of the sole remaining trustee; and a. Election of replacement trustees; or b. Termination of the trust.

This meeting is being held as a result of a direction from the Court and covers:

There is no provision in the trust order for proxy votes. RSVP numbers attending. If you have any questions please contact John Bain on 021 475 556.

1. A review of the ahu whenua trust over the block; and

Whānau reunion

The Hohepa Huria whānau will be holding a reunion at Tuahiwi Marae, Maahunui ll from Wednesday 11-13 November 2016. For catering purposes, more information or to RSVP your attendance please contact Charlie Williams on 03 312 6538, by early February. The whānau will also be holding a meeting on 31 October 2015 at 1pm at the marae – all are welcome to attend.

Upcoming conservation hui

The Omataroa Kiwi Project – Kiwis for kiwi, warmly extends an invitation to whānau, hapū and iwi to the second conservation hui to be held on 8-11 March 2016 at Tūteao Marae, Te Teko, Bay of Plenty.

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This hui will be a chance to build whanaungatanga between ngā kaitiaki o te motu and to learn from and be inspired by each other. It will be a mix of kōrero, field trips and practical hands-on learning.

Field trips – join kaitiaki on trips to Ōhiwa Harbour, a tuna project at Matahina Dam, and the Omataroa and Whakatāne Kiwi Projects. Hauora, healing and rongoā Bush craft and field skills.

Attendance is by koha. If you are interested in attending the hui please contact Morgan Cox for further information phone: 022 083 2812; or by email: morgan.cox@mail.com

A wide range of kaupapa are planned for the hui including: • Māori cultural environmental indicators – rongoā as an indicator of ecosystem health, the revival of the tītī harvest on Moutohora, and protecting cultural materials needed to maintain marae. • Te Urewera Settlement and how this has changed the way conservation work is undertaken in Te Urewera. • Using drones to film dramatic forest canopy collapse in Northland – an inexpensive way to show people the health of forests from the air, and what needs to be done to protect the forest. • Using toxins to control animal pests – the whakapapa of different toxins, how they work, and the risks and benefits of each toxin. • Funding the mahi – lessons from successful projects and how they got established. • Connecting kaitiaki and their communities – how can this mahi reach more people?

Whānau of the Omataroa Kiwi Project.

Poem

an exile thinks of Bluff at the north end of town the footpaths have twisted out of shape; Bluff, if you like, in its singlet hillsides bare – the gorse blooms pale there – and the streets

(oh my dear!) they hang from the sides like trousers on the line the old cemetery faces Rakiura straight-on it’s only a glance away but a long way in memory

i’d be there now, really if i could but i’m stuck here in the North Island for good. Poem for James Spencer who landed there in 1824. Nā Brian Pōtiki.

been carried out to fence and plant the creek. A short video created by the Waihora Ellesmere Trust with the support of Environment Canterbury and the World Wildlife Fund has been produced to celebrate the success of the conservation group. Harts Creek runs through the property of local farmer and poet Colin Patterson and fifteen years ago, he was hesitant about being involved in the restoration project.

New life for lake tributary

Fifteen years ago, Harts Creek, one of the key tributaries leading into Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, was in trouble. The stream was silting up, fish numbers had declined and cattle were grazing right down to the water margin.

“I knew it was a complex and expensive job but I was encouraged to think differently at the time so I got involved. One of the great successes of the project was electing Peter as chair. He recognised the significance of the creek running through his farm 20 years before we even started this. And I’m pleased to say it’s all worked very well and I’m pleased to have been a part of it. What the group has achieved to date has been very rewarding,” he says.

Local fisherman Allan Fife was concerned. Back in the late 80s he’d been impressed with the world-class trout he and others had been able to net in Harts Creek and he had sadly watched the slow decline in stream conditions. In search of a solution he met with local farmer Peter Chamberlain, who in turn met with an Environment Canterbury representative.

Fellow farmers and fisherman are also enthusiastic about the stream restoration project and the difference it has made to Harts Creek. Today the vegetation is lush, the water is clear and fish and birds have returned to the environment. It’s a testament to the fact that patience and perseverance do pay off.

It was decided to get local landowners together, to demonstrate to them that some of their actions were impacting on the stream and from there, the Harts Creek and Birdling’s Brook Streamcare Group was formed. Peter Chamberlain approached Environment Canterbury, and with support from the Department of Conservation and Selwyn District Council and the thirteen neighbouring landowners, extensive work has

You can watch the WET video of the Harts Creek restoration at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGo1 vCaaGW8&feature=youtu.be

Harts Creek restoration has been a great success.

Nohoanga

Please contact: 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664 62642), nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz;or visit our website: www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information.

Nohoanga provide all Ngāi Tahu with an opportunity to experience the landscape as their tīpuna did, and to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food and other natural resources.

Procedure for use of nohoanga Nohoanga are for the exclusive use of Ngäi Tahu whānui. For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is by authorisation only, and administered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. See below for procedure for authorisation:

The term ‘nohoanga’ (literally meaning a place to sit) traditionally refers to the seasonal occupation sites which were an integral part of the mobile lifestyle of Ngāi Tahu whānui as they moved around Te Waipounamu (the South Island) in pursuit of food and other natural resources.

1. Contact Sophie McGregor on: 0800 nohoanga (0800 664 62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi. nz at least 10 working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site 2. Provide basic details (name, address, contact numbers, vehicle registration number, and number of people you wish to take etc) NB – random checks will be done to ensure both those applying for authorisation are entitled to do so, and that past use has been onsistent with the conditions of the authorisation 3. If the site is available you will be sent an authorisation (by post, fax or email) before you leave for the nohoanga site 4. Return the authorisation back to us within 10 days (signed and with the relevant sections completed) following your departure from the nohoanga site.

This traditional concept has been given contemporary effect as a result of the Settlement of the Ngāi Tahu Claim through the allocation of specific ‘camping’ sites to support mahinga kai activities. Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land adjacent to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used to facilitate the gathering of food and other natural resources by Ngāi Tahu whānui. They are usually one hectare in size. Ngāi Tahu whānui 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. Not all of these sites are available for use.

Available for use – Lake Hawea – Timaru River (Timaru Creek)

Vehicle access and parking Access to the site may prove difficult for larger (wide) vehicles and caravans/campervans. The dirt road leading into the site is narrow and steep in some places. The public road to the site passes through farmland so stock may have access to the road.

Location and site description This site is located on the eastern edge of Lake Hawea at Timaru River, 14km/20mins from the Lake Hawea township. The site is an excellent nohoanga site, with plenty of shelter and good camping sites. No markers or signage.

Facilities and services There is a public camping area adjoining the nohoanga site. A toilet (long drop) is located on the site and is available for public use. The toilet is not serviced on a regular basis, therefore, care should be taken to ensure that it remains in a clean and tidy condition. Toilet paper is not supplied. Nohoanga site users are required to provide their own water supplies and must take all rubbish away with them. Site restrictions • Subject to operating easement to Contact Energy • Entitlement is subject to continued use in emergencies as a rural fire fighting base • No dogs permitted during December and January

Lake Hawea – Timaru River (Timaru Creek).

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Any other time of the year campers will be required to obtain and produce on demand a certificate certifying that any dog on site is free of all diseases Open fires may or may not be permitted, depending on the season. Please contact the

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Otago Rural Fires Authority or the Department of Conservation, Wānaka Area Office, to check whether a permit is required Note: by using the Lake Hawea – Timaru River (Timaru Creek) nohoanga site you are agreeing to these conditions.

Available for use – Lake Hawea – Nohoanga 3 (Adj Camp Ground) Location and site description This site is located on the SW corner of Lake Hawea, adjacent to the Lake Hawea Motor Camp just outside of the Hawea township. This excellent nohoanga site is located on an embankment overlooking Lake Hawea.

If you are using these facilities you will need to indicate this when applying for an authorisation. If you intend to use the facilities you must approach the camp manager of the Lake Hawea Holiday Park and pay the standard fees applicable.

The site is large, flat, well sheltered and located. next to the Lake Hawea camping ground, which is extremely popular particularly during the summer months.

Facilities at the adjacent camp site will not be available for nohoanga site users to use over the busy Christmas and New Year period. If using the nohoanga site over this time users will need to provide their own toilet facilities and water.

Vehicle access and parking Vehicle access onto the nohoanga site is good although there is a slight climb onto the site, which may prove difficult for large caravans or campervans. There is plenty of parking on site.

Nohoanga site users may decide to bring their own facilities including portable toilets and personal water supply. If you are not using the campground facilities, extra care should be taken when disposing of grey water.

Facilities and services A public toilet block is located next to the nohoanga site and is available for use.

All rubbish and waste must be removed by users upon departure. See below for contact details of refuse and dumping stations. A boat ramp is located adjacent to the nohoanga site. The adjacent camping ground has a shop nohoanga users are welcome to purchase goods from and bikes users are welcome to hire.

Nohoanga site users are permitted to use the adjacent Lake Hawea Holiday Park facilities provided they approach the Camp Manager of the park and pay the standard fees ($6 casual fee per person per usage) for the use of the facilities. A dumping station is also available to empty caravan or campervan toilets at a cost.

Site restrictions • Subject to operating easement to Contact Energy • Dogs are not permitted on this nohoanga site • Fires are not permitted on the site • Nohoanga users are required to provide their own toilets and water over the Christmas/New Year period • Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will notify the Lake Hawea Holiday Park of all approved nohoanga users • Note: by using the Lake Hawea (Adj Camp Ground) nohoanga site you are agreeing to these conditions. Please contact: 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664 62642), email: nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, or visit our website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz for more information about nohoanga.

Lake Hawea – Nohoanga 3 (Adj Camp Ground).

Boost for mahinga kai species

provide immediate temporary spawning habitat for whitebait along a three-kilometre stretch of Christchurch river banks.

Whitebait and river birds will benefit from a new partnership between the Community Conservation Partnership Fund and Ngāi Tahu, which aims to restore their natural habitats after the upheaval of the Christchurch earthquakes.

“Our ultimate goal is to encourage more īnanga breeding and to develop greater awareness and support for cleaning up our rivers,” says Shelley McMurtrie Principal Aquatic Ecology Scientist for EOS.

The Hon Nicky Wagner, Associate Minister of Conservation officially announced support for whitebait and Canterbury’s colony-nesting river birds at a function at the Radley Road Bridge, Heathcote on Sunday 13 September.

Whaka Īnaka is allied to the Mahinga Kai Exemplar project on Anzac Drive (between Travis Wetlands and the Avon River), which aims to increase understanding of mahinga kai values and encourage other projects along the river corridor to also recognise and provide for mahinga kai.

The Community Conservation Partnership Fund (CCPF) is providing more than $126,000 to the Whaka Īnaka project, which will set up temporary īnanga habitat using straw bales along the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote and Ōtākaro /Avon rivers. The site will be monitored over the breeding season to see where inanga are spawning following the earthquakes.

Project spokesperson, Te Marino Lenihan says: “If we build for fish then the people will come. If we build for people, the fish will not.” The project demonstrates the value of conservation on a number of levels and by bringing whitebait back into city rivers, people will have a greater appreciation of the value of central city conservation projects.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga chair Clare Williams says: “Whaka Īnaka is driven by iwi and community aspirations for healthy rivers that sustain mahinga kai (traditional food gathering) species. We want rivers to be full of food and clean enough that it is safe for everyone in the community to eat from them.”

The CCPF is also investing more than $33,000 in the Braided River Partnership project, which aims to improve the success of colony-nesting birds along Canterbury rivers. It aims to work with people who regularly use the rivers to preserve braided river species such as the critically endangered black-billed gull (tarapuka), the nationally endangered black-fronted tern (tarapirohe), the nationally vulnerable wrybill (ngutu pare) and banded dotterel (turiwhatu).

“The findings from the project will then inform where best to invest efforts for permanent habitat restoration in the future,” she says. Whitebait spawning in Christchurch has been declining for some time, and has been further affected by the earthquakes. The Whaka Īnaka project, in partnership with EOS Ecology and University of Canterbury, will

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