Te Pānui Rūnaka October 2019 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

ONO | OCTOBER 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Tahlia King, nō Arowhenua, Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Steps in the right direction for positive partnerships – p. 6

• Double degrees for Awarua twins – p. 27 • Ngāi Tahu wāhine toa leading social change – p. 37 & 38

• A day of peace and aroha at Rāpaki – p. 9 & 10 • Supporting educators with the basics of Te Reo – p. 19

• Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga sites now open – p. 40

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Te aonga o te kōwhai, te kōrihi a te pīpīwharauroa, te huanga o te Kōanga, e rau titirei mā, ngā mihi atu i runga i te āhua ki tō tātou āhuarangi aroaromahana, Tēnā koutou katoa.

Last month I was thrilled with the announcement of our strategic relationship agreement with Air New Zealand. It includes provisions for a regional development strategy for our takiwā that will identify ways to drive sustainable visitor growth, the promotion of Ngāi Tahu and Takiwā Tourism experiences, and the implementation of a skill-sharing programme between the two organisations. I can see huge potential in this collaboration and the economic, environmental, cultural, and social outcomes it will bring.

Spring is here whānau, and with it comes warmer weather, longer days and of course it means that Hui-ā-Iwi (22 to 24 November) is just around the corner. Be sure to keep an eye on our website as information will continue to be added in the coming weeks – including the announcement of this year’s entertainment, which I am very excited about.

In September it was 21 years since the passage of the Ngāi Tahu Claim Settlement Act. To mark the occasion, kaimahi from across Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu got to work at sites throughout the takiwā. There was tree planting and weeding at Rāpaki, Ōtamahua, Tūhaitara, Taumutu and Te Waihora and there were an estimated 2,600 trees planted across the locations – a great effort. Down south, work was done at Motukara Island, Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau, Waihōpai, and Moeraki - kei runga noa atu koutou!

Hui-ā-Iwi is a celebration of everything that makes us unique as Ngāi Tahu and is a wonderful event for the whole whānau. This year will take us to beautiful Waihōpai, and I would like to extend a warm mihi to the four Murihiku rūnaka who have been working tirelessly to organise what is sure to be an unforgettable event.

Speaking of great mahi, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Elizabeth Cunningham and Iaean Cranwell, who both recently finished their terms as Ngāi Tahu Representatives on the Environment Canterbury Board. Elizabeth held the role for four years and Iaean for three. They have both represented our iwi with distinction and have been terrific advocates and leaders.

Hui-ā-Iwi is also an opportunity to attend the open forum and ask pātai about this year’s annual report, which should have arrived along with this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka. As you will read within the report, this year has seen continued achievement and support for our whanau and some wonderful, productive mahi across our iwi and our operations. There has been some turbulence across a small part of our commercial operations for Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group. The poor performance of these investments has been the catalyst for a refinement and realignment of our operations by new chair Mark Tume, focused on ensuring a return to strong growth. There is much to be optimistic about when I look at the wide range of incredible initiatives and opportunities that are being created for whānau, and I look forward to sharing in greater detail some of this at Hui-ā-Iwi.

In recent weeks our engagement with New Zealand and international leaders has continued. I was honoured to host Thomas Oppermann, the Vice President of the German Parliament in Ōtautahi. This is the third engagement we have had with the German Embassy and we have forged a connection based on mutual interest in language and cultural revitalisation, as well as technological advancements in freshwater and sustainable energy.

One of the important ways we connect with whānau is through our annual road shows, which have just come to an end for the year. I want to mihi to the roughly 3,000 of you who came to our 2019 Ngāi Tahu road shows. Our team visited 11 cities throughout Te Ika-a-Māui and Australia and I just loved the opportunity to catch up with whānau and old friends and to meet new ones. I also want to acknowledge the many kaimahi and taurahere rōpū who contributed to making these celebrations of whanaungatanga and Ngāi Tahutanga such a success.

I also recently spoke at a business roundtable event hosted by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte to further strengthen the relationship between our two countries, and I had a productive hui with new Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon. Like us, he has a strong focus on shifting mindsets among rangatahi and tamariki so I look forward to working more closely with him as he settles into his new role.

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Hui-ā-Iwi – and don’t forget you can tune in to the live broadcast on our website if you can’t make it in person! Kāti ake au i konei. E rere tonu ana aku whakamānawa. Nāku nei, nā

In early October I joined Housing Minister Megan Woods to formally announce the development of more than 350 homes in Tāhuna-Queenstown. This partnership between Ngāi Tahu Property and the Crown is a positive step for the region, which relies on tourism, and is in desperate need for housing and accommodation options for those who work in this industry. The development will include 100-plus apartments for first-home buyers under the KiwiBuild programme.

NOTICE OF 24th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF TE RŪNANGA O NGĀI TAHU AND NGĀI TAHU CHARITABLE TRUST 2019 3 4:00 pm, Thursday 21 November Ascot Park Hotel Cnr Tay Street and Racecourse Road Invercargill, 9810

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

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

The cover of this month’s issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka is Gateway, created with acrylic wool woven through high gloss black Perspex. It represents finding a path forward and taking the first step in a new direction. You can view more of Tahlia’s work via Instagram @tking_artist, Facebook Tahlia King Arts or on her website www.tahliakingarts.wixsite.com/tkart.

Tahlia King (Arowhenua, Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki) is a contemporary artist and sculptor from Ōtautahi. She uses contemporary materials combined with traditional stitching and weaving techniques to explore concepts and emotions through geometric forms. Tahlia’s work has been shaped by a lifelong interest in maths and science. Paired with her knowledge of both indigenous and geometric patterns, this interest has inspired her to develop the technique of hand-stitching through Perspex, creating intricate and highly-detailed works that reflect her unique skills and knowledge. 3

MURIHIKU 22 - 24 November 2019 ILT STADIUM SOUTHLAND

The tītī migrates across the globe but always returns to gather on the southernmost islands of Te Waipounamu. Just like the tītī, our whānau are forever connected as Ngāi Tahu and of this whenua, no matter where in the world they choose to live.

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Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Rā Whānau

Gemma Mantala, Garry Te Wani (Snr), Tiana Placid, Georgia Wilson, Rachael O’Connell, Jude Bond, Iwa Solomon, Heather Manawatu, Cezanne Lyons, Raquel Fletcher, Jah-Kaya Manawatu, Graeme King.

Congratulations

Wiremu Solomon and Searra Fletcher on the birth of their baby girl Te Atārangi Rhythm Solomon.

Rebecca Clarke and Patty Ryan on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Kora Julie Ryan-Clarke.

Ramari Ruhe and Kim Nikora on the birth of Miss Ema Nikora.

Elijah Clarke and Jasmine Witika on the birth of their baby boy Carlisle Witika-Clarke.

Becky Manawatu on the launch of her book Auē.

The Partnership Table

The foundational objectives of the partnership are to ensure the sustainability, integrity and mana of the natural resources within the Ngāti Kurī takiwā are maintained and enhanced. The parameters and scope of the agreement outline stewardship responsibilities in true value. Clear kawa and tikanga interface and define partner representation versus stakeholder identities. Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura are using this template as a measure for future engagements.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and the Department of Conservation Have you ever considered the dynamic of a table – its contribution and how it features in every aspect of your day-to-day life, work, home? It serves as a platform to feed, to scribe on, an object that supports conversation, connection and debate. It is an object of versatility and service. It is structural in design and shape, it has measured parameters, yet it can also be used as a metaphor to describe a forum, a space or a concept. The table dynamic described is exemplified in this story of a one-year conversation and negotiation across a table that encompasses the takiwā of Ngāti Kurī.

The partnership table is newly crafted, the strength of it will be identified over time. There is a commitment from both parties to build on strengthening the foundations and the aspiration to grow the partnership capacity through joint projects and activity, across all levels of governance and management.

The body of the table is made up of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Mahaanui Kura Taiao advisors, and representatives of the Department of Conservation. What has been served at this table is a flux of historical reminders, principles, world views, ministerial and statutory directives, as well as aspirational appeal across a platform of face-to-face and digital communications all toward configuring a table of partnership. On 23 August 2018 at Takahanga Marae, in the whare extension with a wall to ceiling photo backdrop of Ngāti Kurī tūpuna in mahinga kai operation, representatives from Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and the Department of Conservation, finalised and signed off on a Partnership agreement that commits to working together on projects of mutual interest. The journey to signing the partnership agreement has not been without its trials. However, what has emerged is an agreement that places Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront, rangatiratanga as the framework and ngā uara as the platform.

L-R: Aroha Gilling (DOC), Viv Smith-Campbell (DOC), Phil Bradford (DOC), Maurice Manawatu (Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura), Lorraine Hawke (Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura), Rawiri Manawatu (Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura).

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

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

He pēpi

Proud parents Hector Tainui Jnr and Tayla Whakatope are honoured and pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful, handsome first son Izrael Tarapuhi Apatari Hoani Alan Tainui, born on 21 September at 1:01pm weighing 10lb 2oz. Grandparents: Pōua Hector and Taua Nga, Pōua nui Alan Tainui and the late Hinemoa Rose Tainui.

Te Hui Ahurei Kapa Haka o Te Tai Poutini

On 23 September Te Hui Ahurei Kapa Haka o Te Tai Poutini was held at the Regent Theatre in Māwhera, with kura and whānau from all over Te Tai Poutini gathering to celebrate kapa haka. The day began with a pōwhiri and karakia by mana whenua. There were performances from 20 kura who travelled from as far afield as Franz Josef to Kawatiri and inland to Reefton and Murchison. The event was hosted by Grey Main School who did a fantastic job especially by taking special care of our kaumātua throughout the day. Judges Te Rua Mason, Missy Campbell, Emma Walker and Tina Singer voted Hokitika Primary School (pictured below in green and red) and Westland High School (pictured below in blue and white) the overall aggregate winners.

Rūnanga Business

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please share your stories by sending any news and photos to the email address above, giving us a call or visiting the tari anytime between 9.00am3.00pm weekdays.

Rūnanga hui are bi-monthly on the second Sunday from 11.00am – 3.00pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: (03) 755 6451 or email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 7

Annual General Meeting

• Elections of executive – two executive terms are due to expire. If you are interested please contact Hamiria for eligibility criteria. Outgoing executive are eligible for re-election.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated Sunday, 27 October at 11.00am, Arahura Marae 1 Old Christchurch Road, Hokitika

For further information please contact the rūnanga office. Phone: (03) 755 6451, email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Agenda items • Annual report 2019 • Approval of audited accounts year end 30 June 2019 • Approval of accountant • Approval of auditor

Note: The general meeting will follow the conclusion of the AGM. All whānau welcome, kai will be provided.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Maramataka

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. Hui-ā-Tau – Saturday, 12 October Annual Kids Xmas Pool Party – Sunday, 15 December

Keeping in touch and up-to-date

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

Membership database We are still working to find the more than 200 members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau. Members can also help by contacting the office to check that we have the correct address, phone numbers and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna, and also if they are registered.

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

Phone 03 755 7885 or email heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

Let us know what you think and make sure if you have news and tidbits to share, that you let us know. This will be a fortnightly pānui, so there will be plenty of room for contributions.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Kia ora whānau, I just wanted to provide an update on myself and Byron (JNR) given that we have been missing in action for our monthly rūnanga general meetings. Sports, sports and more sports including schoolboy rugby, but more recently success in Byron’s second choice of sport: boxing – much to the horror of his taua in the first instance. 8

Byron fights for Woolston Boxing Club in the Junior Heavyweight Category (ages 15-16, weight 80kg and over). He has been a registered fighter with the club since 2015 but in the past it has been difficult finding competitors in the South Island due to his weight and age. Byron dropped from 110kg at the start of the year to reach a 91kg fighting weight – an amazing effort for someone who truly loves his kai as we all do!

The event takes place on 2-5 October, meaning that Byron will be competing for the Junior Heavyweight Title 2019 just as this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka is being prepared. Unfortunately it also means we will miss the next rūnanga general meeting on 6 October as we will be travelling back from the event – but we will keep you updated and hopefully bring back the title! We cannot express how proud we are of JNR for all his sporting achievements in rugby since the age of six, and more recently in boxing. Our thoughts are also with my late brother (Byron’s uncle) who was a massive supporter of Byron throughout.

This year we have been keeping very busy, travelling to compete in four events so far with two golds and two silvers, including winning the South Island Golden Gloves and the Central North Island Championship titles.

Ngā mihi, Gabriel Antal

As a result, Byron has been selected to represent Canterbury in the New Zealand Nationals in Hastings. This has meant additional rigorous training and weight management.

Byron Antal is the son of proud parents Gabriel and Sharon Antal, grandson of taua Hukarere Herewini El Alamein Pitama Scholtens, great-grandson of the late Wereta Tainui Alfred Te Hoko Whitu Atu Pitama and Rawinia Ruki i te Rangi Wereta, and nephew to the recently passed Uncle Phillip Andrew Shayne Patira.

Byron will compete against regional champions from throughout the country including some massive boys weighing over 100kg from Auckland and Wellington.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Pohio Whānau Gathering

In the evening Nathan Pohio gave a very informative kōrero about our tīpuna Teera and Teoti Paipeta whose pou stands in Wheke, the wharenui. After a cosy night's sleep in Wheke we had breakfast before a small service in the church and a visit to the urupā. We then enjoyed a nice time down on the beach before the weekend drew to a close.

In August the children of Elma and Douglas Pohio celebrated their mother Elma (née Couch) with a twoday weekend at Rāpaki Marae. It was a great weekend that began with a visit to “Kiti Cottage” followed by afternoon tea and the chance to catch up before the evening meal. It was a special occasion for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren to get to know one another, as many had travelled to Rāpaki from throughout New Zealand and some from as far afield as England. It was particularly special to learn more about Elma’s artistic talents, exemplified by her many paintings and sketches as well as an active mind and nimble fingers that were constantly creating something amazing.

L-R standing: Malcolm Harris, Lorraine Harris (née Pohio), Owen Burgess, Barry Read, Joy Pohio. Seated: Joy Pohio, Nathan Pohio, Julian Burgess (née Pohio, Rosemary Read (née Pohio), Arnold Pohio.

L-R standing: Jack Bull, Eli Pohio, Clay Pohio, Jack (Ashley's friend). Seated: Ari Abraham, Sean Abraham, Wikitoria Hemopo, Ella Pauletich, Nicole Pohio, Ashley Pohio, Lily Bull.

L-R standing: Steven Abraham, Alan Bull, Nathan Pohio, Sharon Price, Rodney Pohio, Mark Pauletich, Joanna Pohio, Rik Hemopo. Seated: Andrea Abraham, Lynda Bull, Joanna Pohio Pauletich, Michelle Webb, Sharia Hemopo.

Sayyad Milne Commemoration Day of Peace and Aroha In the wake of the six-month anniversary of the mosque attack in Ōtautahi, the hapū invited the parents of Sayyad Milne (Noraini and John) to visit the marae with their whānau, and friends of Sayyad for a day of peace and aroha in Rāpaki.

We were blessed with sunshine and warm weather as we heard strong kōrero about the focus to grow and strengthen the Muslim youth community. We commend the work of the Muslim community leaders who maintain and facilitate this kaupapa and will continue to support and work with our neighbours to ensure our future generations grow with confidence in expressing their cultural beliefs and practices.

The pōwhiri was a moving experience with the sharing and respecting of both the Muslim and Māori cultures. Brother Hakim spoke movingly on behalf of the Muslim youth and community, and Brett Lee and Isaac Fahey guided our manuhiri through the pōwhiri process and shared aspects of our marae kōrero. After prayers and an epic hākari from Aunty Mulla, the Milne whānau were presented with necklaces made by Aunty Doe to remind them of our ongoing relationship and support. As we reflect on the March attack we remember also our ‘first responders’ on the day, who represented Rāpaki by preparing kai and the marae to accommodate incoming Muslim whānau – Kylie Jane Philips, Byllie Jean Rangihuna, Nanny Mu and Aunty Doe.

Rāpaki Block MR875 Section 1A2B Beneficiaries Meeting

The new trustees of MR875 Section 1A2B are calling a meeting of the beneficiaries of this block to take place on Saturday 15 February 2020, 10.00am at Rāpaki Marae, Rāpaki. The purpose of the hui is to present a new trust deed, introduce the new trustees and discuss proposed land management options for the block.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Te Taumutu Rūnanga Annual Report

Since 1998 Te Taumutu Rūnanga has produced an annual report that encapsulates the highlights and rūnanga activities over the past year. The annual report is presented at our AGM in September.

He tohu o te mate He paiao kaniawhea ki runga Taumutu Otirā ki runga Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, ki runga Ngāi Tahu whānui Ka pata ngā roimata riki Mō koutou te kāhui manu taupua Mō koutou i whakakanohi te iwi Mō koutou i whakapau werawera Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei te take Hanatu rā ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi Ki a rātou mā e whanga mai nei Waiho atu te tewe muri nei Hei haku, hei hopo, hei tangi Haere, haere, e oki e. Tātou ngā urupā kanohi o rātou mā Tēnā tātou

This year we produced the biggest report ever (60 very full pages!) because we have had a very busy year. We have over 25,000 registered members and would love to share this report with you electronically. Please request a copy by emailing: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz We are happy to share with Ngāi Tahu whānui. Everyone is welcome to request a copy.

Taumutu Executive Announcement

In her kōrero to the meeting she spoke of her aspirations for the hapū and rūnanga and her desire to mentor the next generation of leadership. The combination of her and Rulon gives life to our succession planning.

This AGM we held elections for the chair and deputy chair. We are pleased to welcome Liz Brown as chair and Rulon Nutira as deputy. Liz has been an active volunteer and part of the rūnanga leadership team for decades. She brings an enormous amount of knowledge and expertise to the position. 10

Kia eke panuku, kia eke tangaroa. Through commitment and effort we will succeed Nau mai e te tuakana ki tēnei taumata Rulon brings an injection of young energy to the Executive. Grandson of Ben Nutira, son of Sally, Rulon is keen to ensure his tamariki and mokopuna grow up being a part of the life of Taumutu. He spoke of whānau legacy and the love his koro, mum and aunties have for the marae and whānau. He talked about coming to tamariki days and eeling wānanga as a child. Now he brings his tamariki to these hui. Ka pū te ruha, kia hao te rangatahi As an old net withers another is remade Tau mai rā e te mokopuna o te whānau Nutira After six years as Chairperson and one year as our Deputy Chairperson, we sincerely thank Julie Robilliard for her dedication and service to Te Taumutu Rūnanga. Julie’s leadership style is a balance of determination and strength, compassion and open-mindedness, which is exactly what was needed over her term. We will miss Julie’s leadership at the table. Thank you, Julie, and thank you to Tim and the girls for sharing Julie with us. Rachel Robilliard (Julie’s daughter), Liz Brown (Julie’s sister), Bridget Robilliard (Julie’s daughter) and Julie Robilliard.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate

The Appointment Committee is pleased to announce that David Perenara-O’Connell and Liz Brown have been reappointed as the Taumutu Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and alternate respectively. We know they will continue to represent us well at the table. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the discussions and kaupapa of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please do not hesitate to contact David or Liz. They welcome the kōrero and support. Tēnā kōrua. Contact details David Perenara-O’Connell: david.perenara-o’connell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Liz Brown: elizabeth.brown@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Taumutu Structure

We want all Taumutu whānau, including those living outside of the takiwā, to have a good understanding of our structures. Our hope is that, with increased information, understanding and transparency, whānau from all over the world will have the confidence to engage with our rūnanga. We thought it would be helpful to share an explanation of our legal structure with whānau in this edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka.

As per the diagram, the rūnanga is made up of three entities: • Incorporated Society led by the Executive – delivery of strategic priorities • Marae trustees – legal owners of the marae reserve and other lands for the benefit of the whānau • Charitable Trust – invest and grow our pūtea. • Put another way: • The Executive of the Incorporated Society (as voted by whānau) have the staff to do stuff; • The marae trustees have the power to do stuff; • The trustees of the Charitable Trust have the money to do stuff for our marae. To achieve anything and make progress, we require agreement of the trustees of the Charitable Trust, Executive and Marae Trustees: power, staff and money. All must be actively involved and engaged with our community and each other.

Incorporated Society Executive

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Our constitution sets the rules for the Incorporated Society, including the appointment and make-up of the Executive. There are three types of officers: elected, appointed by the constitution and co-opted members.

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Once appointed, trustees remain in office until removed by a court order, death or they chose to resign. The term is indefinite. Communication and negotiation skills are critical in the marae environment. The role of marae trustee is one of the most senior whānau positions for the rūnanga. Each whānau makes the appointment of their whānau trustee and each trustee makes a commitment back to the whānau that they have the skills, and ability to carry out the duties above, and will do so diligently.

Elected Officers Four members of the Executive are elected for a threeyear term: chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary and treasurer. To provide consistency and good leadership, our elections are revolving. Next AGM the secretary position will come up for election and in 2021 the treasurer position. The elected officers of the Executive are now as follows: • • • •

Chairperson: Liz Brown Deputy Chairperson: Rulon Nutira Secretary: Liz Hill-Taiaroa Treasurer: Trish Harrison-Hunt

Once appointed, it is the role of each whānau to ensure that their trustee has the skills and support needed to do the job well and ensure succession plans are in place. Trustees often remain in the role well beyond the period that they originally intended and/or want due to lack of succession plans.

Constitutionally Appointed Three positions are constitutionally appointed: Upoko Rūnanga, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRONT) representative and TRONT Alternate. The Upoko Rūnanga is chosen by consensus of the rūnanga members with guidance from the kaumātua. The upoko position is currently vacant so the seat is held by the Chairperson of the Kaunihera Kaumātua. The constitutionally appointed members are as follows:

Please contact your trustee directly if you have any whānau concerns about our marae – see contact details below. Or if you prefer, contact the Taumutu office and we can pass the information on to your trustee. • Graham Nutira (Chairperson) graham@milton101.co.nz or 021 453 004 • Sissy Wanhalla sissy.wanhalla@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or (03) 339 8540 • Bomber Mehlhopt (03) 324 2776 • Malcolm Wards malcolm.wards@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 027 431 3400 • Te Awhina Arahanga teawhina.rangimarie@gmail.com or 021 0275 7657 • Annette Keepa mytaua@yahoo.com.au or (03) 324 2718 or 027 374 7642

• Chairperson, Kaunihera Kaumātua: Daphne O’Connell • TRONT Representative: David Perenara-O’Connell • TRONT Alternate: Liz Brown Co-opted members The elected and constitutionally appointed members can co-opt up to three rūnanga members to the Executive membership. Traditionally the three portfolio leaders have been the co-opted members. As David is already on the Executive as the current Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative, a seat became available and the Chairperson of the marae trustees has been co-opted. The co-opted members are as follows.

Charitable Trust

Six trustees are appointed by the Incorporated Society Executive for a six-year term. The current trustees are:

• Kaitiakitanga Portfolio Leader: Bridget Robilliard • Hauora Portfolio Leader: Currently vacant • Ruahikihikitanga Portfolio Leader: David Perenara-O’Connell • Marae Trustees Chairperson: Graham Nutira

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Marae trustees

Marae trustees are appointed by the whānau members of the following whānau: • • • •

Taiaroa whānau have appointed Te Awhina Arahanga Marsh whānau have appointed Annette Keepa

Graham Nutira (Chairperson) Pari Hunt (Deputy Chairperson) Malcolm Wards Sam Brown Paul Tuatini Chris Brown

The rūnanga has had a year of achievements and challenges, birth of new whānau and the loss of loved ones. It has certainly been a full on year and we don’t expect it to ease up next year. There is so much for us to do and to dream of. We want you to be a part of that journey with us, so please reach out to us and let us know how you want to be involved. Kia tau ngā manaakitanga ki runga i a tātou.

Nutira whānau have appointed Graham Nutira Brown whānau have appointed Dorothy Maddock (aka Sissy Wanhalla) Teihoka whānau have appointed Trevor (Bomber) Mehlhopt Wards/Martin whānau have appointed Malcolm Wards

Wairewa Rūnanga Quintin Poole-Nicholas is a member of Wairewa Rūnanga and clearly doing very well in boxing. This year the Built for Battle event included the inaugural contest for the NZ Corporate Super Heavyweight Baller Boxing Belt – the belt is pictured below and was described as ‘some flash hardware up for grabs.’ The contenders were Quintin Poole-Nicholas, from Round 12 Boxing Gym, and Matt Pearce from Strikeforce. Quintin came out on top with a unanimous decision and therefore earned the title of Super Heavyweight champion. He and his family are very pleased. He has worked hard with his trainer Matt Konzett leading up to the challenge with ‘fight camp’ lasting over four months. His next bout will be in five weeks in Nelson. Watch this space for future updates on Quintin’s progress.

Wairewa Grants

We have had a great response to the grants available for whānau registered with Wairewa Rūnanga! A reminder that we still have the advancement of education grant available, which includes: • • • • •

Continuing or higher education School uniforms School supplies Driver licences School camps

Quintin Poole Nicholas celebrating after the match with his belt. Quintin Poole Nicholas v Matt Pearce at weigh-in. All the hardware up for grabs at the Built for Battle fight.

We also have our kaumātua grant available. Please note, these grants are only available to whānau who are registered with Wairewa Rūnanga. If you’re unsure, contact the office on (03) 365 4920 to check your registration status. If you would like an application form or further information about any of the above grants, please email us: wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Please see one of our grant recipients Rebecca Lake pictured right.

Membership Database

We have a number of incorrect or missing contact details for our members. Please contact the office by email: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: (03) 377 1513 if you are not receiving correspondence from us, as we may need to update your details.

Ōnuku Rūnanga It’s all about the kids

Pere was always an incredibly passionate person – whether it be rugby, whānau, Ōnuku, whakapapa, carving or his love of gathering mahinga kai. His other great love was children – “it’s all about the kids” was his often-used catch cry when arguing for decisions at home in Ōnuku.

It is now three months since we farewelled my big brother, John Perenara (Pere) Tainui and still not a day goes by without a reminder of just what a huge hole his passing has left, not only in the lives of our whānau, but also our marae and the wider community he served through his work as a Whānau Navigator.

As a kid Pere learned about mahinga kai, spending endless hours with our father and uncles setting flounder and herring nets in the bays of Akaroa and retrieving them early in the morning so Dad would have fish for breakfast. He regularly went eeling at Wairewa and Te Waihora and worked as a fisherman out of Akaroa for 15 years.

Despite his shy and quiet manner, storytelling was another passion, sharing history, whakapapa and his life experiences with anyone who cared to listen – he really was quite the orator. Rangatira like my brother don’t come along often. We are so totally blessed to have had him in our lives and for the legacy he leaves behind for us and our children after us. His strong sense of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga is something we can all learn from.

Eighteen months ago, Ōnuku received funding from Te Pūtahitanga for Pere to run a series of mahinga kai wānanga for our tamariki and rangatahi – the fulfilment of a lifelong dream to share his knowledge with the next generations. The wānanga were captured on video and little did we know at the time how important that would come to be.

Rik Tainui.

Just two weeks before he passed, Pere led a star navigation hīkoi to Aoraki with 28 of our whānau – young and old. He absolutely loved this trip, getting to see first-hand the new Dark Sky experience in Takapō and spending time at Aoraki. Most importantly he was so chuffed that he was able to share this with our tamariki – expanding their mātauranga and their sense of Ngāi Tahutanga.

Pere with his youngest son Wiremu.

Floundering at Te Waihora.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Rā whānau Peter

Peter Hopkinson celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at Arowhenua Marae on Saturday, 21 September. Festivities commenced with a mihi whakatau in the morning followed by whānau photographs, meet and greet and sharing of kai at lunch time. Guests included whānau that had travelled from all through the country, from Auckland to Bluff. It was a happy and commemorative day for all! It was a delight to see all of Peter’s mokopuna and greatmokopuna filling the whare with laughter and chatter. We were also pleased that a number of Peter’s business and community peers were able to join us for the day – they were especially appreciative of the warm, friendly atmosphere and were overwhelmed with the variety of kai provided to celebrate the occasion. Special thank you to Joseph Thomas from Ngāi Tahu Seafood, and Bubba and Gail Thompson. Ryan Bower helping to prepare kai.

Introducing Karl Te Raki and Wal Dix

Climate change and freshwater are a couple of the hot topics at the table and going forward Arowhenua will need to be on its game. These will be big issues for our region and Ngāi Tahu iwi will be a strong voice in steering the outcomes.

Kia ora whānau mā, As your newly re-appointed alternate for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu I wanted to write to you all to express how honoured and privileged I am to have been given the opportunity to represent our marae and Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua for another term.

Ngā mihi nui Karl Te Raki Alternate of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.

Over the past three years of hui and wānanga I have grown considerably in my mahi, and in my understanding of what is required to carry out this role in a professional, respectful and engaging manner. With Fiona Pimm as our appointed representative, and with myself as the alternate, we can focus on making strong representation for Arowhenua our first priority. Part of this includes building strong relationships with the other representatives of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, ensuring that our opinions and views are heard and valued.

I have a strong connection to Arowhenua, stretching back to my childhood when I started school at Arowhenua. Mum’s home at 15 Huirapa Street is a special place for me, that has always been there for the extended Waaka whānau and will continue to be there for my tamariki and mokopuna in years to come. I have been with my wife Corinne for 24 years and we have three children Nika, Te Paea and Tama. We have lived in Queenstown for many years.

Karaka mai e te manu tītī Karaka mai e te manu weka Ko te pou Ariki o Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, te tipua Aoraki E rere atu kā roimata o kā tūpuna ki Pūkaki E rere atu te wai o Waitaki Ko te waka Uruao Ko Rākaihautū te tupuna Ka huri ki Kā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha Ka huri ki te kāika tāwhito, ko Waiateruati Ko te mauka ko Tarahaoa Kei ruka i tēnei marae o Arowhenua Ko Te Hapa o Niu Tireni te whare Ānei te mokopuna o Huirapa o te iwi Rapuwai, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe me Kāi Tahu Ko kā hapū ko Huirapa, Ngāti Irakehu, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Taoka me Ngāti Kaweriri

I am pleased to be able to contribute to Te Hapa o Niu Tireni as a member of the Executive for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua – our marae is really an amazing asset that will benefit our people for generations to come.

Ko Te Hira Harold Waaka rāua ko Kaitomuri Tukuhorohoro Annaha Solomon ōku tūpuna Ko Pamela Suzanne Waaka rāua ko John Richard Dix ōku mātua Ko Wal John Dix ahau ko Corinne King Dix tōku hoa wahine Ko Te Paea Mereaina rātou ko Tama Jon Dix ko Nika King ā māua tamariki. Wal Dix with his mother Suzy Waaka. Wal has been recently appointed as a member of the Executive for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Incorporation – Notice to Members of Special General Meeting

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Society Incorporated gives notice that it will hold a Special General Meeting at Arowhenua Marae, 38 Huirapa Street, Temuka on Sunday, 10 November 2019 at 10.00am. The purpose of the Special General Meeting is to consider, and if agreed, amend the rules of the rūnanga. Details of the proposed changes can be obtained from the rūnanga office. John Henry Chairperson Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Ngāi Tahu

Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Ngāi Tahu is a partnership between Ngāi Tahu and the Ministry of Education. This kaupapa has been providing professional learning and development for kaimahi from kura within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā over the past four months. A team of facilitators have supported their rōpū to learn the basics of te reo, the pūrākau/stories specific to their rohe/ region, and a variety of strategies to implement more reo ia rā/every day.

Kotahi Mano Kāika have provided support and resources throughout this journey which has been invaluable, alongside overwhelming support from hau kāinga in each of the seven rohe where Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Ngāi Tahu was delivered. Aoraki Matatū!

Over 200 participants have demonstrated their commitment to learning and using te reo Māori within their kura/centre on a daily basis - adding their energies to the wider efforts to revitalise te reo Māori.

Thirty-six people participated in Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Ngāi Tahu in the Arowhenua region.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Notice of Appointment – Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative – Department of Conservation, Species Recovery Group – Kakī

Notice of Appointment – Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative – Waihao Rūnanga

On behalf of the Appointments Committee of Te Rūnanga o Waihao we are pleased to announce the re-appointments of Jo McLean as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Juliette Stevenson as Alternate Representative for Waihao. Congratulations to both Jo and Juliette, we wish them all the best. Ngā mihi Ian Brunton, Liam Stoneley, Graeme Lane, Jennifer Thomas and Dardanelle McLean-Smith.

Congratulations Sara Eddington on your appointment to the DOC Kakī Species Recovery Group. We hope you enjoy your term and look forward to hearing updates.

Waihao Website

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

Fresh in the Māra Kai!

The gardeners have been busy and we have a variety of salad greens ready for whānau to pick up and enjoy. • Cos lettuce • Mustard greens • Watercress • Herbs Rūnanga whānau are welcome to come and help yourselves to some beautiful fresh and healthy produce!

Reminders

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. If you have moved or changed your contact details, please advise the office so that we can update these records. Have you registered all of your children and mokopuna? Contact us today to check. Contact Te Rūnanga o Waihao by phone: (03) 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ian Brunton in the māra kai.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Beca Scholarship Recipient Joseph Snodgrass (Moeraki – Donaldson-Cairns whānau) tells us about his scholarship journey.

How will receiving the scholarship assist your cultural development goals? While growing up in Nelson I had a fantastic Ngāi Tahu mentor but now that I am permanently in the takiwā, the scholarship is a great opportunity to further develop my cultural connection, knowledge and involvement with the iwi. It has been very fulfilling learning more about Ngāi Tahu history and my whakapapa.

I have always been interested in science, understanding environmental processes and change. To follow this passion for our natural environment I am studying a Master of Science in Environmental Science, focusing on freshwater systems and glaciology. I applied for a Beca Scholarship hoping for the opportunity to apply my studies to practical projects and improve my interpretation of geology, hydrology and environmental science.

Where to from here? Next year I will be completing my thesis using radar to study basal changes of the Ross Ice shelf and New Zealand glaciers. Beyond that I plan to continue environmental work managing and monitoring our environment to improve sustainability and environmental health, hopefully at Beca.

What will the scholarship provide for you professionally? In my studies I have enjoyed the challenge of solving problems with practical fieldwork and creative thinking. I hope to continue this growth at Beca and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu by applying my skills to professional projects and environmental management.

Joseph Snodgrass with Letitia Drury from Beca.

L-R: Korako Edwards, Hugh Loughnan, Nicole Bowden, Portia King, Joseph Snodgrass, Eden Skipper, Letitia Drury, Emma Barr.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Registrations

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invites all potential members to register by contacting Jenny Brookes, our office coordinator, to request a registration form.

We encourage our registered members to contact the office to check your contact details and update them if necessary. This enables us to provide you with regular updates on rūnanga activities as well as information from our Te Rūnanga representative.

Email: moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Phone: (03) 439 4816 Post: 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki, RD2, Palmerston, Otago 9482

Annual General Meeting

Business: • Kaiwhakahaere Report • Moeraki Limited Report • Directors Appointment Panel Report • Aukaha Report • Rock Art Trust Report • Presentation of Audited Annual Financial Accounts • Appointment of Auditor • Decide on resolutions submitted to the meeting by whakapapa members – any resolutions must have been submitted at least 28 days before the date of the AGM • Review of the Membership of the Society • Election of Members of the Directors Appointment Panel

A reminder that the AGM for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc will be held on Sunday, 3 November at the marae. It would be great to see many whānau come and tautoko the kaupapa – remember that accommodation is always available at the marae for whānau who wish to stay for the weekend. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible. Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc Annual General Meeting (AGM) Sunday, 3 November 10:00am Moeraki Marae

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Kaumātua updated on Health Services

This hui was organised by He Korowai Whānau komiti – Peter Ellison, Tama Smith, Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, Lyn Carter and Marewa Preddy. The aim was to make sure all our kaumātua are fully informed about the health services available to them from the Southern District Health Board and WellSouth.

Peter was able to organise presentations from a wide range of DHB and WellSouth staff that included, information on everything from warm dry homes to advanced care planning and needs assessment. Peter is part of the new Southern DHB Māori Health team tasked with driving strategy and improvement initiatives to support gains in Māori health status across the Southern Health System.

Having Peter Ellison on the komiti proved to be very beneficial as he is WellSouth’s Associate Māori Health Strategy and Improvement Officer.

Peter Ellison.

George Tripp enjoying the kai.

Conservation Week

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Conservation Week which was launched by Scouts New Zealand in 1969 and taken over by the Department of Conservation in 1987. The Department of Conservation in Ōtepoti organised a ‘50 Years of Conservation Week: Conservation Exhibition’ at the Otago Museum. The exhibition showcased community-led conservation initiatives in Ōtepoti. It was opened by Edward Ellison from Ōtākou with Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki being represented by Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath, Joe Taurima and Lyn Carter. A great night was had by all with many fantastic prizes won. Hinerangi (who claims she never wins anything) came away with a prize consisting of wine and a voucher to a great Dunedin café.

David Agnew, Acting Director Operations for DOC with Hinerangi after winning her prize

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride September Ōtautahi Who would have thought that Lyn Carter might ride a Triumph Street Triple motorcycle? Well it turns out she does and on 29 September Lyn took part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Ōtautahi to raise money for prostate cancer and men’s mental health. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is an event that takes place on the same day at locations all around the world and celebrates classic motorcycles and the art of being dapper. Lyn raised over $200 for her participation and rode with over 220 classic bikes around the streets of Ōtautahi.

Lyn Carter, with coffee in hand, beside her Triumph Street Triple motorcycle in the Square before setting off.

Puketeraki haereka ki Takapō

27 – 29 September Puketeraki whānau travelled inland to Takapō to experience the Dark Sky Project Experience (co-owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism) as well as learning about our inland connections. It was well-attended and as well as enjoying the Dark Sky Experience, whānau participated in:

• Whakawhanaukataka: whānau of all generations spending time together • Kōrero tuku iho: listening to stories of migration and settlement of our people • Te Tupuni a Wehi-nui-a-mamao: listening to and learning stories of our star narratives.

Puketeraki whānau at Takapō

Dark Sky Project Experience

A Celebration of the achievements of the participants of Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Puketeraki

Whānau and other special guests were invited to celebrate the achievements of the participants of Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Puketeraki on 24 September. Around 70 people attended, many being the whānau and colleagues of the participants. Over the last three months Kāi Tahu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, have been supporting educators in our takiwā to learn the basics of te reo and pūrākau specific to our rohe, along with a variety of strategies to implement more reo within their settings, which in return will help them support our tamariki, rakatahi and whānau. Maramena Tuna (Ngāi Tūhoe) facilitated this kaupapa like a boss (me he tē!) with the support of Aroha Mules as the co-ordinator/kaiāwhina. Without Maramena and our kaitautoko (Neihana Matiu – Ngāi Tūhoe, Karyn Paringatai – Ngāti Porou, Poia Rewi – Ngāi Tūhoe, Ariana Stevens - Kāti Waewae and Brendan Flack – Kāi Te Ruahikihiki) who supported us throughout the journey, this opportunity would not have been possible for us. Nō rēira, me mihi ka tika ki a koutou! Nā mātou te whānau o Puketeraki te whiwhi! Lastly, to those who participated in this kaupapa and brought so much energy, enthusiasm and aroha – nāhau te rourou, nāhaku te rourou, ka ora ai te reo rakatira.

Participants of Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori ki Puketeraki

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā Mihi Aroha

It was lovely to have the whānau of the late Aroha Ellison-Kellenbach here from Australia recently for such an occasion. Upoko Edward Ellison and Lay Minister Monty Montgomery led the short service with whānau members expressing their love for their mother through their sentiments and poems.

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care. From time to time whānau come back to the marae urupā to unveil headstones for their loved ones.

The whānau of Aroha Ellison-Kellenbach are joined by local Ellison/Taiaroa whānau for the unveiling of Aroha’s headstone.

Ōtākou News

Achievements Our congratulations go to Tia Erin Taiaroa who was amongst the 600 odd people who graduated from Otago University on 17 August. Tia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Māori and Indigenous Development and Tourism.

Proud moment for Taua Janece Taiaroa after the graduation of her mokopuna Tia Taiaroa. Tia is holding a picture of her late pōua Matenga Taiaroa, always present with them in memory.

Tia Erin Taiaroa outside Tamatea wharenui at Ōtākou Marae on the occasion of her graduation. The korowai Tia is wearing is an heirloom of the Taiaroa whānau that belonged to Tia’s great-greattaua, Maaki Parata.

Polyfest 2019

As usual our tamariki who attend Portobello School gave an awesome performance at Polyfest 2019. The festival was opened by Edward Ellison with a strong presence of Pōtiki and Taiaroa whānau and He Waka Kōtuia in support.

Some of the members of Ōtākou who took part on the opening night of Polyfest 2019. Top from left: Tumai Cassidy, Edward Ellison, He Waka Kōtuia, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe, Rachel Wesley, Moana Wesley, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald, Ripeka and Megan Pōtiki. Amongst the Portobello School performers were Tuki Pōtiki, Tama Parkinson, Nikau Morand and Wiki Hemopo.

New hapū members

When completing the hapū registration form, applicants must provide all the generations from themselves back to an 1848 kaumātua. If there are not enough rows on the whakapapa page, continue on another sheet. While Ōtākou will do its best to help applicants, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit in Christchurch is a wonderful resource for assistance. In most cases they can provide a person’s whakapapa chart to show one’s connection to an 1848 kaumātua which can then be attached to their application form when it is submitted to Ōtākou. We look forward to receiving more hapū registrations.

So far this year Ōtākou Rūnanga has approved applications for 158 new hapū members. Ōtākou has a Whakapapa Working Party that scrutinises all new applications to ensure each person’s whakapapa connection is confirmed to a kaumātua on the Ōtākou 1848 kaumātua list. Quite often applicants can show their connection to multiple kaumātua. Sometimes Ōtākou receives applications with very little or no whakapapa at all. These applications will be sent back to the applicant for more information or declined if no connection to Ōtākou can be established. While a handful of applications are declined, it is heartening to register the new applicants who have been successful in establishing their whakapapa to Ōtākou.

Appointments Komiti and choosing the next Ōtākou TRoNT representative

23 September was the closing date to register your interest to be nominated for the Appointments Komiti. We received seven nominations, and as this is also the number required to form the komiti we will not need to hold an election. When the komiti is established they will call for nominations for the Ōtākou Representative for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. We thank the seven members for their involvement and ongoing commitment to the life and kaupapa of the rūnaka and look forward to hearing from them in the near future.

Ōtākou Wātene Māori

New recruitments to join the Ōtākou Wātene Māori took place at the Dunedin Police Station on 25 September. We welcome interest from these newbies – Tangi Russell, Lisa Phillips, Tina Moir, Amie Curtis and Sha Hemopo, Terry Monga, SJ Caruthers and Ranui Ellison-Collins. A massive aroha nui goes to Chris Holtham and Te Hau Moses who donned their Wātene pōtae to assist at Tahu’s tangi – it meant a lot to the whānau and hapū to know that traffic control and roadside interaction was in the hands of experienced and caring representatives. Constable Toni Wall and Constable Aaron Smith – as usual your response was on point, immediate and filled with aroha. Thank you kōrua.

Notice of AGM

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Inc Soc Annual General Meeting Sunday, 10 November 10.00am: Hui Room, Office block, Ōtākou Marae

Rūnanga and Rūnanga Representative contact details

The Chair of our rūnaka is Donna Matahaere-Atariki and deputy chair is Rachel Wesley. Donna is also our Ōtākou Alternate Representative on TRoNT. Phone the office on (03) 478 0352 to contact our representatives, office manager Michelle Taiaroa McDonald, or office staff.

Ōtākou Website

Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online at: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz or by calling the office on: (03) 478 0352.

Ōtākou Members’ News for TPR

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

Karaitiana, RL Karaitiana and Taituha Trust

The trustees of the Karaitiana, RL Karaitiana and Taituha Trust would like to inform all beneficiaries of the upcoming AGM. When: 16 November, 1.00pm Where: Ōtākou Marae (meeting room in the building at the back of the marae complex) We have posted a meeting pack containing minutes and agenda items to all beneficiaries for whom we have current contact details. If you have not received a pack and believe you are entitled to one, please email Hayden Coote: kktt-otakou@hotmail.com with your details (including which line you descend from) and a pack will be emailed or posted to you. We look forward to seeing you all in November! Light refreshments will be provided for all whānau who attend.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, Ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha, tēnā koutou katoa.

Birthdays

Extending best wishes to all who have celebrated a birthday recently. Rā whānau me ngā whakamihi to Malcolm Quinn (pictured right), who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, with his whānau travelling from all around the world to celebrate this special occasion with him. Good one Malcolm!

Kaumātua Coffee Club – movie day

Kaumātua got together to maumahara some old movies at Coffee Club on Tuesday, 17 September. The movies watched included: Kia Ora Miguel and Inked featuring some of our Murihiku kaumātua like Cyril Gilroy, Robyn Boulter, Mhari Baty and the late Mateka Pirini. Everyone enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Te kaingākau of ngā taua and pōua o Waihōpai Rūnaka me Kāi Tahu whānau.

Kaumātua enjoying some old movies at Murihiku Marae.

Movies on the big screen at Murihiku Marae.

Fight for Kidz – a night out for Waihōpai Rūnaka whānau

On Saturday, 7 September some of our Waihōpai Rūnaka staff and whānau attended Fight for Kidz at Southland Stadium. Fight for Kidz is an annual charity boxing event that raises funds for children’s charities in the Murihiku area. The event has raised almost $700,000 since it began in 2003, with all funds staying in Southland to support local charities and initiatives.

Waihōpai Rūnaka whānau at Fight for Kidz. L-R Minnie Mouse, Nadia Materoa, Hita Neho, Ailene Stehlin, Mickey Mouse, Jess Cooper, Pae Brown.

Welcoming Communities – Marae welcome for Migrant Support Plan We held a pōwhiri here at Murihiku Marae to launch a new plan intended to make migrant communities feel at home in Southland. Following the pōwhiri we enjoyed performances from Filipino, Colombian and Māori groups before enjoying an outstanding high tea prepared by our very own marae staff.

The Southland Murihiku Welcome Plan hopes to ensure there is community support for new migrants settling into the area. Southland is one of five places that are part of a pilot programme throughout Aotearoa.

Peggy Peek welcomes Yuli Velazquez, of Colombia, as part of the pōwhiri on to Murihiku Marae. Photos by John Hawkins/Stuff.

A beautiful performance from the Colombian group.

Other events at Murihiku Marae

Whānau Ora Hui On Monday, 23 September we held a Whānau Ora inquiry at Murihiku Marae that focused on the care provided to children by Oranga Tamariki. We discussed the full spectrum of what has worked well and what needs to be improved. Stories were shared with Te Pūtahitanga based on different lived experiences of whānau in Murihiku. This information will prove invaluable in the submission process, which is a twophase review. Submissions close on 31 October 2019.

Ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha whānau – look after one another. Kids give mums and dads big hugs, and mums and dads do the same. New births: nau mai haere mai to the world and huge congratulations to you all. Aroha nui, nā Squirrel on the hill.

Tāne Hauora On Sunday, 29 September Murihiku Marae hosted a Tāne Hauora educational hui. The kaupapa for the day was the role of tāne as dads, koro, brothers, nephews, mokopuna, friends and uncles. Discussions included traditional roles held by men and ways to recreate that in today’s society.

Facilitators of the Tāne Hauora hui. L-R Hita Neho, Victor Manawatu, Kenny McFadden and Cyril Gilroy.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated Notice of Intention to Hold a Postal Ballot

Appointments Committee Nominations

Waihōpai Rūnaka is also calling for nominations for the Appointments Committee. You can contact the Waihōpai Rūnaka Office by calling (03) 216 9074, or emailing: info@waihopai.org.nz for information regarding criteria and nomination forms.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Incorporated (“the rūnaka”) wishes to inform current and potential members of its intention to conduct a postal ballot for the purposes of electing the members of the rūnaka Appointments Committee. Once elected, the Appointments Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative to represent the interests of the rūnaka at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Written forms and requirements are to be received by the Waihōpai Rūnaka office before 5.00pm Monday, 18 November 2019.

Please note that voting papers for this postal ballot will be received only by those people who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnaka and are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu before 5.00pm Monday, 18 November 2019. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnaka are encouraged to register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnaka who are already registered are encouraged to ensure that their contact details as held by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are correct.

Please post these to: Waihōpai Rūnaka Office PO Box 7017 Invercargill 9812

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau,

documentation. This process sums up our expectations and your responsibility as a user, and has to be completed once during the season.

Spring has sprung here in the south bringing with it the usual extremes of weather. Spring also heralds the start of the growing season so it’s time to get cracking in the garden! This is also an ideal time to get tamariki involved in gardening by planting a few seeds in containers and watching them make the transition from germination to harvest.

Those whānau who used the stand last season found the people from the surrounding stands to be really supportive and helpful. Come on whānau, what could be better than a few hours on the awa catching a feed of whitebait?

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

We are now well into the whitebait season and reports from those using our stand so far are mixed. This has been due in part to the weather affecting river levels. However, during a recent trip to Auckland we spotted whitebait for sale at $150 per kg! Perhaps it’s about time we pushed for more research on the sustainability of fisheries?

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep 20+ people. It is located in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40km from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area. Over the next few months we have a few bookings for this venue, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends.

Over the past month Jacqui has been busy collating data for the annual report in preparation for our forthcoming Annual General Meeting,

If you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details.

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

Holiday Home in Te Anau

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

Whenua Hou: A New Land

(The story of Codfish Island by Neville Peat) Whenua Hou/Codfish Island is both a significant wildlife refuge and a tūrangawaewae of great importance to hundreds of Māori women and their European sealer partners. This book tells the story of first contact, colonisation, sealing, missionaries, farming, conservation, archaeology and the island’s status as an ancestral homeland.

Membership

Price: $25 plus $6.50 postage and packaging Email orders to: whenuahoubook@gmail.com Telephone: (03) 234 8192

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, but you might not be aware that some papatipu rūnanga (including us) have their own membership lists. For more information, or to register with Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, contact us by calling: (03) 234 8192 or emailing: office@orakaaparima.org.nz. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to verify your whakapapa details.

Whitebait Stand

As mentioned above we own a whitebait stand on the Aparima River, which is available for whānau to use throughout the season. The stand is now fully up and running and although conditions haven’t been ideal, those who have been using it are managing to get a feed.

Volunteers

To be fair to everybody the stand can only be booked two weeks in advance, and the prime tides are booked by ballot as we receive multiple requests for these periods. If you book the stand and later find you won’t be able to use it, please let us know so that somebody else can use it.

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

If you wish to use the stand you will need to fill out a booking form, complete an induction, and read and acknowledge our whitebaiting health and safety

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different ways to get the word out there. We want to keep you informed and connected, but we are also seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate! Follow us on Facebook at Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Pānui to stay up-to-date with everything happening here at the rūnaka. If you are already on our mailing list you will continue to receive emails from the office – if you would like to unsubscribe please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Kä mihi aroha

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

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays this month. A special mention to our Upoko, Tā Tipene O’Regan, whose 80th birthday celebrations were held at Te Rau Aroha Marae on Saturday, 29 September. This milestone was celebrated with Tipene’s immediate whānau, marae whānau and friends from around Murihiku.

Tā Tipene’s whānau acknowledging their pāpā and pōua.

Manuhiri were treated to a beautiful buffet and interesting kōrero by everyone who shared memories of our upoko and his influence on their lives over the years, supported by beautiful waiata.

Hana Morgan acknowledging Tā Tipene with support from her daughters Mali and Tiri Morgan, and Aimee Kaio and Sarah-Lee Bragg.

Whānau at the head table.

Manuhiri filling the wharekai at Te Rau Aroha Marae.

That’s a wrap from our awesome marae staff! L-R Gina Ryan, Marama Johnson and Mali Morgan.

Cutting the birthday cake.

Capping Time

Identical twins Katarina and Makareta Coote say that studying at the University of Otago allowed them to explore their individuality – despite the fact that they both chose to study law and graduated on the same day!

Although this was difficult the twins say it’s what made them grow as individuals and become more self-reliant. “Although we are identical twins and studied towards the same degree, we feel that our time at university has really allowed us to find our own interests and realise the differences within ourselves, and we’ve really grown as individuals,” Katarina says.

The twins, who grew up in Bluff and attended Southland Girls’ High School in Invercargill, are of Kāi Tahu and Kāti Māmoe descent.

Makareta finished her studies last year in November but postponed her graduation until this year to share this celebration with Katarina.

When they were younger they both wanted to be actors and had no intention of going to university, so they never imagined that they would both end up studying law.

Makareta was recently admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister in the Invercargill High Court and in May started a new job at Cruickshank Pryde Solicitors in the Property Team alongside Keith Brown.

“Our parents suggested we go to university and if we didn’t like it, we could always do something else. So, we went along to Otago University open day and entering the elevator in the Richardson Building, headed for the Anthropology introductory lecture, an arm stopped the elevator door from closing. It was the then Dean of Law School, Professor Mark Henaghan, who we would come to admire very much. He said ‘where are you two going? Come to my law lecture, you will never look back!’, and that’s exactly what we did.”

“I really enjoy my new job and I have already had a major presence with clients. I am also now on the Southland Community Law volunteer roster which I have missed doing in Dunedin. I am excited to swear Katarina into the Invercargill High Court later this year.” Katarina is currently studying at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and will be ready for admission as a lawyer in late 2019.

The twins each had their own academic strengths and weaknesses, which Katarina says were often complementary, allowing them to bounce ideas off one another. “There may have been some healthy competition, but we were always happy for each other, and celebrated when the other was doing well. We enjoyed the range of different areas of law and the sense of family in the law faculty.

“I have developed a passion for criminal law so I am hoping that I can find a job where I can get a feel for criminal law work,” she says. Article courtesy of Division of Humanities, University of Otago

“The challenging part was that for a lot of our university life we were separated because I had to repeat first year law, so we weren’t always in the same lectures.”

Katarina capping.

Makareta capping.

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua Out and About

As the weather is becoming finer, tamariki from Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua have been out and about at the marae. They have enjoyed activities from eating tio, to gardening in their very own māra kai, to “fishing” in the creek under the watchful eyes of the caretaker and kaiako. Here are a few photos illustrating their visits.

Geoff Young and tamaiti working in the māra kai.

Tamariki gardening.

Hemaraea eating a tio.

Pretend fishing in the creek.

Communicating to Members

Members are encouraged to check out our rūnaka Facebook page under Te Rūnaka o Awarua for hui and job opportunities and our marae Facebook page under Te Rau Aroha Marae, which highlights all the wonderful activities happening under our friendly marae coordinator, Mali Morgan.

Awarua Rūnaka Membership Database

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering and/or residential and email addresses require updating. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or

email: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to either request registration form/s or update your details. Please note: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu please contact their Whakapapa Unit directly on 0800 524 8248.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Joy Belcher, and was among the group that instigated the registration of our rōpū as an Incorporated Society. Peter was also involved in our rōpū, and his knowledge of and deep interest in our language and culture were greatly valued. Uncle Joe presented Annis with a stunning piece of tūhua set into kauri, which was beautifully carved by Jo’el Komene. The precious taonga is now at its new home in Wānaka.

On Sunday, 22 September members of our committee met with Annis Somerville and her husband Peter Rollo for afternoon tea at Elizabeth Street Café in Tauranga. It was a chance for us to farewell Annis and Peter before they left Tauranga to retire in Wānaka. Annis was a highly valued committee member of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana taurahere group for 16 years, five of which she served as chair. She was present at the initial hui at Whareroa Marae in May 2002, which was attended by 120 people. Annis joined the committee in 2004 alongside Uncle Joe Briggs, Dan Mason, Morrie Richardson, Karen McFarlane, Witeria Papuni and

On behalf of Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, we thank Annis and Peter for their longstanding commitment to our taurahere group, and we wish them a very long and happy retirement in Te Waipounamu. Nā Rachel Chaney

Uncle Joe Briggs, Peter Rollo, Annis Somerville and Aunty Jan Kawe.

The beautiful taonga carved by Jo’el Komene and presented to Annis Somerville and Peter Rollo.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Nau mai, haere mai! Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau will be hosting our annual Hui-ā-Tau this November. This year’s theme is ‘taiao’ and there will be opportunities to engage with rongoā Māori, romiromi, mōkihi, taonga puoro and more! When: 1-3 November Where: Ruapōtaka Marae, 106 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland This hui is a great opportunity to build, strengthen and connect with your Ngāi Tahutanga alongside other whānau here in Tāmaki Makaurau. We look forward to seeing you there!

Treasured memories: Pāpā Kukupa, Pāpā Bones, Ranui Ngarimu and some of the Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki whānau at Ngā Kete Wānanga, MIT.

The exact schedule is yet to be confirmed but save the dates and keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks by following us on Facebook. You can also email us at: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@gmail.com, or call our secretary Briar Meads on 0279 299 992.

Kapa Haka festivals celebrate Te Ao Māori Kapa haka, performing arts and visual arts were celebrated at the FLAVA Festival and Korohi o Te Pēpi (Early Childhood Education – ECE) festival in September and October. FLAVA, open to all schools in South and Mid Canterbury, celebrated its 12th year, while Korohi o Te Pēpi, now in its 5th year, had its highest number of participating ECE yet with 19 early childhood centres taking part. Both FLAVA and Korohi o Te Pēpi are organised by Ka Toi Māori o Aoraki Incorporated Society which involves representatives from Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua, Arowhenua Whānau Services, WAVE, ECE Leaders Group, South Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association, and He Manu Hou.

“The continued increase in participation by ECE and the great support from whānau attending on the day resulted in the development of Korohi o Te Pēpi specifically for ECE. This was initiated in 2015 and continues to strengthen each year,” says Kathy Campbell, Chairperson of Ka Toi Māori o Aoraki Incorporated Society.

Community and Public Health South Canterbury is an organiser, involved in running the event, and establishing it, says Rose Orr, Team Leader, WAVE Project (Wellbeing and Vitality in Education), Community and Public Health (a division of Canterbury DHB).

FLAVA has non-competitive and competitive options for kapa haka to encourage all schools to take part at the level that suits them. The competitive kapa haka and performing arts sections are judged by up to six judges with expertise in their field.

“We’re very involved. We recognise the importance of celebrating things Māori and the connection that has with health and wellbeing.”

Many students took the opportunity to share their thoughts, with themes including kapa haka bringing a school or group together, and the importance of kapa haka to participants. Other feedback included:

Back in 2006 rangatahi identified an interest in developing a local schools’ competition to promote pride in their identity, to showcase their talents and express their creativity. After several hui, the concept of an annual schools cultural festival was born.

“Kapa haka is an extension of our tīpuna. It connects us to Ngā Atua, tīpuna and whakapapa” and “Kapa haka to me means love, respect, equality and honour.”

It was rolled out to South Canterbury schools, with the aim to build resilience in Māori youth, supporting whānau and community connections. When FLAVA was first introduced in South Canterbury ECE also took part.

The Office Of course, you can also track how things are going by looking at movements in your savings’ balance – but this might change because of withdrawals or contributions. Tracking those movements will tell you whether your own Whai Rawa savings are growing, whereas tracking changes in unit prices will tell you how well the Whai Rawa Fund is performing.

It’s all new! Our new account administrator is live, our investments are now socially responsible, and you can view your investment return daily! New Account Administrator

Once the new platform is live in early 2020, members will be able to see the value of their Whai Rawa investment every day. We have introduced a special pānui to help inform and explain more the details on what’s changing and how these changes might affect you. The latest October edition and September edition are available online at www.whairawa.com/changes/

Earlier this year we asked for account administration proposals from the country’s top administrators to ensure we are able to provide the best service possible for our members. Following this process, we chose Mercer New Zealand to provide account administration for Whai Rawa and its members. Mercer New Zealand is already our fund manager and having them as our account administrator as well will improve the services we provide.

Let us know if you would like a copy posted to you by emailing us at: whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Joint online Whakapapa and Whai Rawa Registration Form

Over the coming months we’ll be working on a new member experience for you. There will be a new online platform and loads of new tools as well. We can’t wait to share more on this soon!

We have been busy working with Whakapapa on a slick new registration form that removes the barriers for new whānau registering with the iwi who also wish to join Whai Rawa. You can now easily join Whai Rawa at the same time with all relevant information captured across both forms – this reduces duplication and overall application time for whānau.

New Socially Responsible Fund

From 1 October the Whai Rawa Fund will be invested in Mercer Investment Trusts, New Zealand’s Socially Responsible Conservative Portfolio. We have traditionally invested in a conservative investment fund – but without this level of socially responsible investment constraints. The socially responsible bit just means that the fund manager has developed a framework, which outlines how they assess what sectors or companies to exclude on the basis of their not meeting our socially responsible investment criteria. The change also includes an active investment decision to allocate funds to assets which are likely to have a positive environmental impact, as well as delivering on financial objectives, such as windfarms and timber. This type of fund better aligns with our Ngāi Tahu values overall, and we think it is a much better choice for our members. We’ve also made sure you are not paying any more to be a socially responsible investor – so essentially you are getting a fund more aligned with our values at no extra cost. We believe taking a socially responsible investment approach will deliver a pretty good performance over the medium to long-term too.

Ka pai to all the kaimahi who made this happen! Share this great news with your whānau and head to the Whakapapa registration page to complete your online registration form today: https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/ whakapapa/whakapapa-registration/ All prerequisites still apply

Matched Savings Reminder!

There are less than 10 weeks to go to get your Matched Savings locked in for 2019. Have you been saving? Are you hitting your savings targets?

How Matched Savings works

Tamariki members (aged 15 or under) need to contribute $50 during the calendar year to receive their maximum $200* Matched Savings, and adult members (aged 16 – 64) need to contribute $200* during the calendar year to receive their $200* maximum Matched Savings*. For ways to save into your Whai Rawa account, go to: whairawa.com/ways-to-save

Daily Unit Pricing

Before 1 October, earnings on your Whai Rawa account were calculated based on your daily balance and added to your account quarterly. Since 1 October, the Whai Rawa Fund has been unitised.

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

This means that members will be able to track the unit price and see whether their investments are going up or down in value (because the unit price will rise and fall too). 31

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

Have a cultural project but still need funding?

How much we fund

Thank you to all those applicants who recently submitted their applications on time for Round 28 of the Ngāi Tahu Fund. We are pleased to let you know that the first funding round for 2020 is now open and will close on 31 March.

• He kaupapa iti – small projects for individuals (up to $5,000) • He kaupapa nui – medium projects for legal entities only (up to $30,000) • He kaupapa nui rawa – (over $30,000, only available for legal entities)

Our funding

The Ngāi Tahu Fund was established to revitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

A written expression of interest should accompany all large/transformational applications. Please contact the team in advance if you intend to submit a large project.

Areas we support

The Fund focuses on supporting cultural projects around: • Whakapapa – kinship • Tikanga – protocols and customs • Te reo – language • Mahi toi – creative expression • Whenua – landscape, place and locality • Mahinga kai – customary food gathering, species protection and restoration • Ngā uara – values and beliefs

The full criteria for accessing the Fund is contained in the application form, which can be downloaded from our website: www.ngaitahufund.com The Ngāi Tahu Fund team are available to meet with you to work through the application process. Feel free to contact our Advisor, Morgan Lee by calling 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or emailing: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

We are on a mission to encourage as many whānau as possible to register their businesses on our directory.

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, Te Aka Haumi o Tahu is now live. It is a business directory created for whānau, by whānau!

We’ve worked with whānau businesses to bring this dream alive and to walk the talk. Watch, hear and feel the story with us! Visit Our Stories on Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website to discover more about the whānau businesses we are working with to bring the vision into reality. Check out Te Aka Haumi o Tahu at tahu.biz – let us know what you think. Our official launch date is 23 November at Hui-ā-Iwi.

It is a boutique directory we want to grow like a kūmara vine to promote our whānau businesses. Whilst the directory isn’t the yellow pages, it is a boutique and unique experience. It was built by Ngāi Tahu for the iwi economy to thrive and for us all to bounce the dollar forward.

Ngāi Tahu Archives

The continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our request for names and information about photos for Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau is much appreciated.

We would like to acknowledge Gwen Bower for calling and advising that the Rātana Āpotoro is Brownie Norman who was based at Tekapō (now buried at Burkes Pass urupā). He would take Rātana Church at Arowhenua and attend to the tangi and other services.

On Tuesday, 24 September over 100 tamariki from the kura and bilingual classes of Dunedin gathered at the Edgar Centre to celebrate te reo Māori through sport and waiata. He haumanu, he hauora was the theme of our day which refers to the revival and wellbeing of our bodies and of our language. We had skill sessions and games of basketball, netball, kī-o-rahiahi, Māori movement and games as well as mau rākau. We also sang waiata together. It was awesome to see our

Rā Hākinakina ki Ōtepoti

Ahakoa ka whakanuia tō tātou reo e tātou ia te rā, ia te wiki, ia te marama, ia te tau, he tika te whakanui i tō tātou reo Māori hai te marama o Mahuru, hai te wiki o te reo hoki. I hui kā tamariki reo Māori, reo rua hoki o tō Ōtepoti hapori ki te taiwhaka o Edgar i te rā 24 o Mahuru. Ko te haumanutaka me te hauorataka o ō tātou nei tinana me tō tātou nei reo te take. I tākaro mātou i kā kēmu hākinakina – te potūkohu, te poitarawhiti, kī-o-rahiahi, kā kēmu Māori me te mau rākau. I waiata tahi hoki mātou. Te mīharo hoki kia kite ai kā tamariki e tākaro tahi ana, e kōrerorero ana, e noho tahi ana. Ko te whakawhanaukataka tētahi atu hua o te rā. He mihi manahau ki kā kaiako, ki kā pūkeka, ki kā mātua, i tō koutou tautoko i tēnei kaupapa o tātou.

He parakatihi te mahi – poitūkohu

tamariki playing together, speaking te reo Māori and building our te reo Māori network and kinships. A huge thank you to all of the teachers, coaches and whānau for supporting this event and celebrating our language and customs. Kia kaha te reo Māori, kia kaha te reo Kāi Tahu!

He whakamahana i te tinana - kā kōhukahuka

Kā Manu Kōrero

Ka toro atu kā mihi ki kā rakatahi i tū hai mākai, hai whare kōrero mō te rohe o Ōtākou/Murihiku/Waitaha. E poho kūkupa ana, e whakamānawa atu nei ki tēnei ope rakatahi i tū kaha i kā whakataetae mō kā manu kōrero. E topa, e tiu e Te Ata o Tūmahina ki kā karamatamata o te mātauraka, ki te hirika o te whakaaro nui!

Te Wiki o Te Reo in Te Whare o Te Waipounamu

We had a great turn out in Te Whare with a range of teams participating and taking out prizes throughout the week. We played 4 Whakaahua 1 Kupu (4 Pictures 1 Word) and Taki Kupu (Scattergories) every day throughout the week with a couple of Kahoot quizzes thrown in as well.

Below are some of the pictures from the 4 Whakaahua and 1 Kupu. The aim of the game is to find one word that is drawn from the theme that all photos have in common. The number of letters is shown by the number of white boxes at the bottom. Feel free to have a go whānau. Tūwhitia te hopo!

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori ki Ōtepoti

9-15 September saw thousands of kura attend the annual Otago Polyfest at the Edgar Centre during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. The Polyfest has been running 26 years. Kotahi Mano Kāika supported the kaupapa, which was a positive event for te reo Māori and for our community. E mihi nui ana ki te ohu me kā kaimahi i kaha whakarite i tēnei hui o tātou.

Aoraki Matatū

o Rima i tae mai te tini me te mano ki Te Whare o Te Waipounamu kia ruku anō ki kā hōhonutaka o ā tātou tuhika tawhito. Ko Aoraki Matatū te kaupapa, ko ā tātou kōrero orokohaka te kaupapa kōrero. Ahakoa e noho matapōrehu ana, e noho pōkaikaha ana tātou i te riroka atu o tō tātou pou tokomanawa, i a Tahu, ka tū tou te kaupapa nei, otirā ko nui ake. Kātahi rā hoki tō koutou mihi ki te rakatira rā!

I tēnei tau, i tū te Otago Polyfest 2019 ki te Whare Hākinakina o Edgar. He mea whakanui i te rua tekau mā ono tau e te tini me te mano. Neke atu i te kahuru mano kā kaihaka, kā kaiwaiata, kā kaikanikani i tū i taua wiki rā. He rawe te noho tahi, te mahi tahi a kā iwi o te Moana Nui a Kiwa.

“Ahakoa, kei te noho kē atu a Rangi i tana wahine, i a Papatūānuku, kei te mihi tonu te aroha o te wahine ki tana tane: koia te kohu o ngā maunga e rere ana ki runga. Ka ringitia hoki ngā roimata a Rangi ki runga, ki a Papatūānuku, koia te haukū.” Ko ngā kōrero tawhito a ngā tohunga Māori o Murihiku: he mea kohikohi nā Rev J.F.H. Wohlers

Nāia te iti o KMK e mihi kau ana ki a koutou i tae tawhiti mai, ki a koutou i tae tata mai mō tēnei kaupapa. Aoraki Matatū e!

Koia nei tētehi o kā kōrero i āta mātaihia ai ināia tata ake nei e kā pou o te whare kōrero o Tahu. I te rā 14

KMK Funding Rounds

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

marae goals for te reo Māori in the next 12 months. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5.00pm on the following dates.

There are different contestable funds available to assist you in achieving your individual, whānau, group or

New due dates: February 14 2020

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can apply for up to $5,000 per person, per year.

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

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

The Papakāika Reo fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community. The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo development of registered Kāi Tahu members.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa

Āhea/Kai hea

Ko wai? Taumata Reo

Kia Kūrapa

Awarua 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2020

Beginner-Intermediate

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Arowhenua 7-11 Iwa 2020

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Tuahiwi 14-18 Paenga-whāwhā 2020

Te Puku-Te Tihi

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Kaikōura TBC

Kā Titirei

Initiative

When & where

Who/language level

Te Puku-Te Tihi

Pānui

From David Tikao – for TPR October 2019

Research about transferring tribal wealth from corporate entity to tribal members Be part of an important economic and business research study 1. Are you aged at least 18 years old? 2. Are you a registered tribal member of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu?

If you answered YES to both of the questions above, you may be eligible to participate in an economics and business research study conducted by University of Canterbury PhD student, David Tikao. The purpose of this research study is to provide a voice and opinion of (Ngāi Tahu) tribal members, relating to the transfer of tribal wealth from corporate entity (Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu) to tribal members. The research involves some (small) group discussions (sometimes called ‘focus groups’) and at a later date, a separate online survey. The benefits of participating include the ability to contribute and provide your opinion. Participants in the group discussions will receive a koha/an incentive payment of a $50 Supermarket voucher to cover time and travel. Participants of the research will have identifying particulars removed for the research. All registered Ngāi Tahu adults (18 years of age and over) are eligible to participate. The group discussion part of the research study will take around 60 minutes and is being conducted in November 2019, at the following locations; •

Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, 15 Show Place, Christchurch (9 November – Saturday),

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James Cook Hotel, Wellington CBD (16 November – Saturday) and also at

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Stadium Southland, Invercargill (23 November - Saturday).

Please call David Tikao at (021) 824 541 or email david.tikao@pg.canterbury.ac.nz for more information

The Māwhera Incorporation – unclaimed dividends

The Māwhera Incorporation has a considerable amount of funds held in unclaimed dividends. You, a whānau member or someone you know, might be entitled to these dividends and we would really appreciate your help in locating missing owners or their next of kin. We have included here a list of people we have noted as having unclaimed dividends. These are split into three sections; individuals, estates and whānau trusts. If you are able to provide any information that will help to distribute unclaimed dividends to their owners please contact Rachel Scott: admin@mawhera.org.nz or 03 964 7203. Our unclaimed dividends list is also published on our website: www.mawhera.org.nz Succession to estates In the case of estates, when a landowner dies, it is important to transfer his or her Māori land shares and interests to the person(s) entitled to receive those interests. They are called the successors and the process is called succession. To legally transfer the land interests of a deceased person to his or her successors, a succession order is normally issued by the Māori Land Court. The person(s) entitled to receive the interests in Māori land are set out in sections 108 and 109 of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. It is a legal requirement to provide a detailed account of your whakapapa to validate your interest in the transfer of all shares. To learn more about the succession process or to download an application form please visit: https://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/succession/ Get in touch and stay in touch Remember that if you keep our office up to date with your shareholder details, you will always receive funds when payment is due. 36

To the shareholders of the Karaitiana, RL Karaitiana & Taituha Trust

This is to notify you that Natalie and Paul Karaitiana have asked for a review of the trust with the Māori Land Court. The hearing has been set down for 11.40am 29 November at the Dunedin Court, High street Dunedin.

Also, regarding the farmland Sub 22 Sec 17 Blk B Ōtākou MR: The interim working party wishes to call a meeting of owners. Please send your contact details/address or email address c/- Paul and Natalie: npkaraitiana@gmail.com or 022 025 6719.

Ngāi Tahu Wāhine Toa Leading Social Change

The South Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency is thrilled to see Janice Lee of Koha Kai (Invercargill) and Cate Grace of Whānau Whanake – RCG Group Limited (Christchurch) named as finalists in Te Waipounamu category for the 2019 Māori Women in Business Awards. The awards are being held on 19 October at Te Puia in Rotorua.

Koha Kai gives workers purpose, life skills, and social skills that enable them to live truly valued, integrated and independent lives as fully contributing members of our community. That way, Koha Kai contributes to improving the health and well-being of people with disabilities. ‘Lunches in Schools’ also addresses child poverty and child hunger, pertinent after rising living costs in the region. Koha Kai has also developed their own māra kai/ community garden to reduce costs while at the same time build the resilience, capability and confidence of whānau. Te reo Māori is used throughout their approach to support the values and principles driven by Māori concepts of awhi (help,) tautoko (support) and manaakitanga (hospitality). These kaupapa form traditions of sustainability in the home gardens of participants. The aspirational goal is centred on whānau wellbeing, self-determining healthy role models and leaders in their own whānau, hapū and iwi. Whānau sharing of garden knowledge is rejuvenating and rewarding, both mentally and physically.

Koha Kai

Based in Invercargill, Koha Kai led by Janice Lee is focused on creating social transformation within the disability sector through meaningful employment and education leading to nationally recognised qualifications. Their ‘Lunches in Schools’ initiative has enabled them to establish new business relationships, access pathways and infuse te reo rangatira throughout their work environment. Koha Kai has been able to partner with primary schools who give the use of their kitchens for trainees to cook in, in exchange for a healthy lunch option sold to students at an affordable price. Koha Kai has also expanded its operations to include growing their own produce and selling meals to the wider community.

The charitable side of Koha Kai means that people can donate funds to support their ‘Lunches in Schools’ programme, and those funds are used to ensure the children most in need can access a free lunch during school time. An exciting milestone has recently been achieved with the opening of their own purpose-built kai trailer. The acquisition of the asset has come about through community partnerships and support they’ve been able to build throughout their initiative. The trailer is designed to enable Koha Kai trainees with disabilities to be able to operate and serve up top class food and beverage to their community. Contact: Janice Lee on janicel.kohakai@gmail.com or invercargill.kohakai@gmail.com

Janice Lee of Koha Kai

Whānau Whanake - RCG GROUP LIMITED Grace Training New Zealand

Using physical activity as the initial medium, Whānau Whanake brings whānau together in an environment where they can share and explore challenges outside their comfort zone. By including the whole whānau, positive intergenerational impacts naturally occur and whānau are educating by example, not just to their own whānau, but also within the wider Whānau Whanake rōpū.

RCG Group (2010) Limited trading as Grace Training NZ (GTNZ) was established to provide a supportive and positive environment that fosters manaakitanga and whanaungatanga for whānau of all ages and abilities. In 2005, GTNZ’s founding directors, husband and wife team Rīwai and Cate Grace, were both diagnosed with long-term chronic health conditions. They were constantly told that exercise and healthy lifestyle choices would help manage their health challenges. It soon became apparent, however, that mainstream health providers were not equipped to work with the whole whānau, and the couple felt too estranged from their Māori heritage to reach out to Māori providers.

In the last decade, the Ōtautahi landscape has changed dramatically, so too has the ability for people to manage their own hauora. Whānau Whanake offers a way to tautoko whānau to dream big and make positive, achievable steps towards living the life they want. In the last 12 months, Whānau Whanake have supported whānau into many activities across Te Waipounamu, from a walk around the block in a moon-boot postsurgery, to completing a quarter Iron Māori, proving anything is possible. As all of the rōpū manage at least one long-term health condition, they ensure that they navigate, collaborate and engage the whānau into the services they require to thrive. Whānau physical activity planning is led by whānau for whānau. The long-term sustainable outcome is generated in the ownership of whānau wellbeing, self-determining healthy role models and leaders in their own whānau and communities. Contact: Cate Grace on cate@whanauwhanake.org

They set out to find solutions that met their unique needs, but to their disappointment they were limited in their options on who could tell them how to exercise and make healthier choices with their conditions, while aligning with their values. Their initiative, Whānau Whanake, values the whole whānau from pēpi to kaumātua, believing that everyone has something to offer. Their vision is for whānau to thrive in an accessible, accepting, diverse and inclusive world. With Te Whare Tapa Whā at the core of their ethos, their mahi is based around three goals: to positively change whānau narratives, reduce negative health indicators for whānau impacted by long-term conditions, and create opportunities where whānau feel supported to become self-managing.

About us: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is an agency that works on behalf of nine iwi in Te Waipounamu to support and enable whānau to create sustained social impact. We do this by developing and investing in ideas and initiatives to improve outcomes for Māori, underpinned by whānau-centred principles and strategies, including emergency preparedness and disaster recovery. Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu also invests in navigator roles to support and build whānau capability. Whānau Ora navigators work with whānau to identify their strengths, facilitate and mentor, and provide wraparound support and skill-building.

Cate Grace of Whānau Whanake, RCG Group Ltd

Wānanga and LEGO® Serious Play® Sarah Cotter & Mike Phillips

Mirimiri and romiromi are ancient and traditional forms of massage based on Māori philosophies surrounding holistic well-being. Mirimiri invigorates and energises our bodies, clearing and releasing the burdens that we tend to carry within them. Romiromi is a form of massage that can be found within well-being practices of traditional Māori healing. On a basic level romiromi can help to ease the physical pains and strains accumulated through our daily life and held within our bodies.

These methods are taught to aspiring practitioners through a series of wānanga or workshops. Wānanga can vary in length from 2-12 days and cover a range of topics that introduce people to traditional Māori spiritual, esoteric beliefs and understandings of ourselves, our world, and our place within it.

Wānanga are held in an open format that is interactive and inclusive of all participants. It is a safe space for people to share their experiences and develop understanding of themselves and their lives.

with a perspective on the similarities between these two ways of learning. One is an ancient practice that was developed centuries ago and survived attempts to destroy it. The other is a relatively new system that initially faced scepticism but is now used by organisations like Google, Microsoft, Qantas, HP and hundreds of others.

LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) is a facilitated workshop where participants build models individually and together to share ideas and create solutions. LSP is founded on key theories: Play – social bonding, emotional expression, cognitive development and constructive competition. Construction – LSP lets us use our fingers to think. Constructionism unleashes creative energies. Hand-mind commotion – building 3D models of knowledge, ideas, and feelings creates profound connections between the brain and hands. Imagination – LSP develops strategic imagination, a combination of descriptive, creative and challenging imagination. This leads to innovation.

Both wānanga and LSP share the concept of a threepointed conversation. The kaiwhakahaere or facilitator asks a question. The participant shares what this means to them with the group in a safe way. In wānanga it may be a statement to talk about and in LSP it is the model created. This establishes a connection between the participants that ensures honesty and empathy. Both wānanga and LSP use the deepest parts of brains to access knowledge that we have not really thought about, but somehow know. It is through speaking that we unleash the power of our knowledge and can share this with the group. As each person shares we gain more knowledge and this ensures that everyone participates all of the time. Through this shared experience we also create a feeling of empowerment and togetherness. There are no arguments, no blame, no finger pointing. Everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Everyone speaks honestly and openly.

The process of LEGO® Serious Play® is simple yet sophisticated. The kaiwhakahaere or facilitator poses simple but clear questions to the participants. All of the participants build individually within a strict time limit. Everyone takes a turn to discuss their model, and then the group shares the common understandings from the models. The important point to note is that the models are metaphors for the stories they represent. The group can proceed to build a shared model from the individual models or create a shared new model or system.

So next time you pick up a piece of LEGO® think about how ancient knowledge and modern practices can be used to build bridges and create new worlds.

Mike is fortunate enough to be a certified LEGO® Serious Play® and is certified in mirimiri and romiromi to level 2. This unique opportunity has provided Michael

For more information contact Mike Phillips by emailing: contact@seriousplayworks.co.nz.

Three $100 vouchers to give away!

Kia hiwa rā!

Feedback survey: Māori insurance experiences following the earthquakes Visit: www.menemene.co.nz Tū mai! Have your voice heard? Share your experience so our uri have a record of what happened to us during this historical and controversial period. Or to share face to face contact Jo Petrie to make a time on 0211 872 296 or email jo@menemene.co.nz

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Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food and other natural resources, and connecting with the land. What is a nohoanga site? Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown-owned land next to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui. Under the Act, we have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be made using our new online booking system or by contacting the nohoanga team - details found at the bottom of this page. Bookings must be made at least 10 working days before you intend to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from 16 August 2019 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Available sites

Lake Kaniere, Te Tai Poutini Location On the eastern side of Lake Kaniere, about 20km inland from Hokitika township. Physical Description Large, mostly flat and well-sheltered. Vehicle access All vehicle access to site itself. Access on site is relatively undeveloped (no marked track). Some vehicles may get stuck in heavy rain. Facilities and services Toilets and a tapped water supply are located at the nearby public camping ground. There are also fire pits, BBQ areas, children's play area, jetty, boat ramp and numerous walking tracks located nearby. Hazards Water from the nearby camping area needs to be boiled before drinking, or users need to supply their own water. Site restrictions No domestic animals. There may be fire restrictions in the area.

Available sites

Ōkārito Lagoon/River, Te Tai Poutini Location Ōkārito, West Coast, 20km north of Franz Josef. Physical Description Large, relatively flat and open grassed space. Plenty of sun. Vehicle access All vehicle access to the site, but land may be boggy after prolonged rainfall. Facilities and services Public toilets are located nearby. Toilets, showers, water and BBQ area are located at nearby camping ground. Walking tracks, historic sites, kayak operator and nature tours located in the area. There is minimal cell phone reception. Hazards This site is prone to flooding at times. There is an small airstrip located next to the nohoanga site. Site restrictions No domestic animals. There may be fire restrictions in the area.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 40 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whakapapa and Whai Rawa are excited to launch their joint online registration form! We have been busy working on a slick new registration form that removes the barriers for new whānau registering with the iwi who also wish to join Whai Rawa, the Ngāi Tahu Savings Scheme. All the relevant information is captured across both forms, which helps reduce duplication and overall application time for whānau. Head to the Whakapapa Registration page to complete your online registration form today: https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngaitahu/whakapapa/whakapaparegistration/ All prerequisites still apply

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New Admin, New Fund, New Experiences Our new Account Administrator is live and our investments are now Socially Responsible with daily unit pricing, so you can see the value of your investment daily. We’re also expanding your options and making your member experience better. Go to whairawa.com/changes to learn more about the upcoming changes and to read the latest Scheme Transition Pānui.

We welcome your pātai at any time!

0800 WHAI RAWA 0800 942 472 www.whairawa.com/join 42 PDS for the Whai Rawa Unit Trust was lodged on the scheme’s offer register on Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A replacement 2 October 2019, a copy of which is available at www.whairawa.com/pds/. More information is available on our website www.whairawa.com or by phoning 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

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

Rūnaka Directory

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

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

Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 E: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Ph/fax : 03 755 6451 E: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com

Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupu (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Danella Webb E: danella.webb@austin.org.au

Ngāi Tahu ki Sydney Stefan Duley E: stef.duley@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This image is from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu photograph collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives and was taken at Ōnuku Marae, at the Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, on 29 November 1998. We are hoping to identify the two young tamariki front and centre in the photograph and would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have information about the two girls pictured. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).