Te Panui Runaka September 2014 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

RIMA/SEPTEMBER 2014

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Verna Hoskins nō Awarua me Waihōpai.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Kaikōura celebrates marine reserves pgs 5 & 6

• Waka ama success in Brazil pgs 19 & 20

• Te Ahikaaroa perform in Greece pgs 14 & 15

• Kanakana monitoring at Ōraka Aparima pg 32

• National award for event professional pg 19

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Te Matatini 2015 pgs 45 & 46

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Ka tangihia tonutia ngā mate huhua o te wā. E ngā mate huri noa i te motu, haere atu rā ki te kāinga wairua, ki ngā mātua tīpuna. Waiho atu mātou ki konei, matapōrehu ai, tangi mōteatea ai. Okioki mai rā. Ki a tātou te urupā kanohi o rātou mā ki a tātou, nāia te mihi kau atu i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

The following day the Iwi Chairs Forum opened at Tuahiwi Marae and the Inaugural Iwi Communications Practitioners’ Forum was held at the Wigram office. The agendas for the Te Waka a Māui Iwi Chairs and the national Iwi Chairs forums were jam-packed with papers. There were some robust discussions and some very good presentations. Both hui were well received. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ngāi Tūāhuriri for their manaaki and support during our hui at Tuahiwi Marae.

At the end of August a small contingent attended the eighth koroneihana celebrations of Kīngi Tuheitia Paki at Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia. During our time there, we caught up with the Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato taurahere group for a waiata practice, before we were welcomed on to Tūrangawaewae Marae. It was also an opportunity to give the whānau an update on tribal activities of the past 12 months.

In unison with the Iwi Chairs Forum, we hosted the Inaugural Iwi Communications Practitioners’ Forum. The purpose of this hui was to set up a network of iwi practitioners, to engage with other iwi and share ideas in the communications area. This was a very successful hui and the participants are excited about what and how the forum can support them.

Following the koroneihana, we traveled to Tāneatua to attend and support the Tūhoe Crown Settlement Day ceremony. Minister, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Chris Finlayson traveled to Tāneatua to give a formal apology to Tūhoe for the historical wrong doings. The Tūhoe people were there in force welcoming the Crown and other iwi to their headquarters, Te Uru Taumatua. It was a very special day enjoyed by all. Now, with the settlement done and the apology given, I look forward to seeing Tūhoe advancing their people and their aspirations.

In September we will be having the last four Ngāi Tahu Road Shows in Whangarei, Dunedin, Bluff and Hokitika. Whānau please check out the website, www.ngaitahu. iwi.nz, for dates and venues. We are encouraging whānau to come along to hear the kōrero and give feedback. If you are unable to attend any of these hui, please email your pātai to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, tweet @Ngaitahu or make a post on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TeRunangaoNgaiTahu.

In the last week of August, we hosted three significant hui in Christchurch. The first, Te Waka a Māui Iwi Chairs Forum, was held at Show Place. This is a forum for the nine iwi of the South Island.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Ka mihi aroha

Tini King, a baby girl was born on 22 August; a mokopuna for Suzzane King.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura extends our aroha and sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time.

Hohepa Timms Gray, 8lbs 8oz was born on 15 August – a son for Myra Timms and Shannon Gray; mokopuna of Major and Angela Timms.

To Rangi Clayton and Ally Williams, congratulations on the birth of Mania Ramana Mahuri-Hemi WilliamsClayton on 30 June.

Twins Seth and Paisley Smith Horton, were born 11 August, to Steven Horton and Kate Smith; mokopuna of Jackie Timms.

Mania Ramana Mahuri-Hemi Williams-Clayton.

He pēpi

Rā whānau

August: Ada Clarke, Harlow Clarke-Priddle, Awhina Manawatu, Scott Riddell, Hamiora Stirling, Serenity Manawatu, Grace Manawatu, Mandy Fissenden, Savannah Manawatu, Letitia Mullaly and Nathan Boyd.

Congratulations to everyone who celebrated birthdays this month. July: Reimana Kiriona-Clarke, Mataupiraka Stirling, Vanessa Norton-Sadler, Victor Manawatu, Jasmine Solomon, Tini Solomon, Pania Manawatu, Hana Manawatu, Martin (Ned) Manawatu, Ricky Timms, Anita Marie Ruhe, Lisa Kahu, Louisa Murray, Anna Taylor, Sallyanne Clemett, Corey McGregor, Alan Rae, Atawhai Murray and Cecelia Fletcher.

September: Ma-rea Clayton, Rana Poharama, Te Auhia Solomon, Rosie Clemett, Jackie Te Wani, Justin Solomon, Sapphire Poharama, Che Solomon, Raki Solomon, Miriama Furlong, Te Amo Solomon, Ramari Ruhe, Rana Edgarton, Mark Solomon, Meriana Manawatu-Harris, Hariata Manawatu, Nats Walford, Suzanne King and Tina Smith.

Congratulations

Congratulations also, to Ashley Monique Ripikoi, Te Tohu post-graduate, Hauora Māori.

Well done Kahurangi Tauwhare Starkey and Meighan Taylor (Jacobs whānau), who were named in the Nelson U15 netball development team squad.

Ko Kama Te Reinga Moana Ripikoi Thompson, Te Tohu, B.A Maori, Media. Ko Malek, te tama a Kama he tino toa ia ki te kēmu Chess, nō Tamaki Makaurau rātou. Ko Rosalind Gemmell - Ripikoi tō rātou Māmā/Tāua Nāna tōku korowai whānau i raranga.

Both girls play club netball for Tokomaru U15’s and were both picked as Marlborough Reps. They have had a hard season but have played fair with kaha and dignity. Ka pai kōrua, your two tāua would be very proud.

Ka harikoa te whānau katoa i āku mokopuna. Nā Moana Gemmell tō rātou tāua.

Ashley Monique Ripikoi Te Tohu.

Meighan, left, and Kahurangi.

Miss Diamond Doll

Shauva Thoms (Ngāti Kurī ki Mangamaunu), was recently named Miss Diamond Doll in one of New Zealand’s first alternative beauty pageants. Fifteen contestants competed in the Living Dolls competition held in Christchurch last month. Organiser and Living Dolls chief executive officer, Sophia Lee said the event was about celebrating beautiful, confident women, who were comfortable in their own skin. Shauva received prizes and will feature at the annual Living Dolls show in October.

Shauva Thoms.

Judges of the Miss Diamond Doll competition.

Five generations get together

Freda Colleen Carr (née Reardon), enjoyed getting together with five generations of her family recently. Her daughter, Gail, her granddaughter, Anita, great-grandson Jacob and her great-great-granddaughter Madison all spent time together. Freda is the sole surviving child of Thomas and Sarah Reardon of Kaikōura. She is sister to Thomas, Leah, Sophie, Marg, Michael, Jack, Kingi. Viki, Ellen, Annie, Alice, Milton, John, Edward, Richard, Patrick and Jane.

Freda Carr with her great-great-granddaughter.

From left, Gail, Freda holding her great-great granddaughter, Madison, Anita and Freda’s great-grandson, Jacob.

Kaumātua day out

Our kaumātua enjoyed a lovely outing hosted by Te Tai o Marokura Social Services. They were picked up and greeted with a kete filled with goodies including soaps, moisturisers and little knick-knacks. Once on the bus, they were taken to the Caves Restaurant for lunch. After enjoying their lunch, Aunty Phyllis played a couple of old tunes on the piano, which our kaumātua all enjoyed. They had a lovely sing-along. Te Tai o Marokura has more up-and-coming events planned for our kaumātua. Their next outing is to the movies, which some say they have not been to for a very long time. A trip to Hanmer Springs is also on the cards in the near future. Ngā mihi ki Te Tai o Marokura Social Services.

Aunty Reo Solomon, Uncle Dick Solomon, Uncle Spencer Kahu, Aunty Ata Manawatu, Tamara Rikiti and Kim Kahu.

Haromi Taylor, Darcia Solomon, Tamara Rikiti and Phyllis Papworth.

The lovely table setting just for our kaumātua.

Māori wardens

While many of us are in our warm whare on a Friday and Saturday night, our dedicated new Māori wardens are out patrolling, meeting people and getting to know local business owners. There has been wonderful support and encouragement from our community to finally have Māori wardens here in Kaikōura. Ka mau te wehi koutou.

Aroha Boyd, Deb Green, Nancy Reeves and Tamara Rikiti with the owner of the Sushi Shop, Kim.

Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura Kaikōura Marine Management Area Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura is proud to have led our Kaikōura community in achieving our very own Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura Kaikōura Marine Management Area – our own Act of Parliament. Some of the treasures in our Bill include: • Three mātaitai reserves: Te Waha o te Marangai Mātaitai (Mussel Rock),Mangamaunu and Ōaro • Two taiāpure around the Kaikōura Peninsula and Ōaro Blocks/Haumuri Bluff • Te Rohe o Te Whānau Puha/the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary • The Ōhau Point NZ Fur Seal Sanctuary • Changes to recreational fishing regulations, reduction in recreational daily bag limits for a number of finfish and shellfish species and a daily limit for bladder kelp and karengo • Telson Clipping Rule • A new marine reserve: Hikurangi Marine Reserve, which covers our wonderful international recognised canyon full of unique goodies. The work of Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura has been significant over a solid nine years However, Te Korowai has a long-term progressive programme ahead of it and there are significant areas of work for the rūnanga in the immediate future – setting up our mātaitai and taiāpure committees for instance. Our rūnanga is extremely grateful to Conservation Minister, Dr Nick Smith for championing our Bill through the legislative process, supported by our

local MP Colin King. We also thank the previous conservation/fisheries/environment ministers, who have supported us on our journey. We would like to acknowledge the Select Committee, who came to Kaikōura to visit our beautiful coastal areas and hear our submissions. We are appreciative of all political parties who supported our Bill – thank you. Thank you too, to the various government staff who have worked very hard providing all the required information. We would like to thank our Kaikōura community and all those who engaged with our process as well as the government agency staff, who provided their support, knowledge and skills. We would also like to thank our own Te Korowai rūnanga reps for their diligent hard work and our rūnanga members for their support and encouragement and the staff at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for their expertise and efforts. Finally we would especially like to thank our fellow members of Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura for their incredible hard work and tenacity. Please check the following websites for all the relevant information, rules, regulations, maps, boundaries, coordinates. Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura: www.teamkorowai.org.nz Department of Conservation: www.doc.govt.nz/kaikoura-marine Ministry of Primary Industries: www.mpi.govt.nz

Pacific conferences

Gina advises she is very appreciative for the support from these two organisations. The experiences were so valuable and rewarding (not just the sun bathing in Fiji in the middle of our winter) but the kōrero heard, the sharing of great ideas and meeting really nice people.

Gina Solomon was recently supported by Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura to attend two conferences: the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania (SCBO) 2014 Conference in Suva, Fiji in July and the Environmental Defence Society Conference 2014 in Auckland in August.

Society for Conservation Biology Oceania (SCBO) Conference

They drew conclusions about the lessons that can be applied to other jurisdictions where indigenous and Western traditions need to be drawn together in coastal management. Gina said it was a fantastic experience and after hearing many presentations, she felt there is a close alignment in the Pacific and Australia – that people are wanting to work collaboratively in an integrated way to improve their environment, whether it be on the sea or on the land. The common theme was that there is a lot to be learnt from indigenous cultures, their traditions and values and how they look after their environment.

Gina is the rūnanga representative on Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura and the group’s administrator/ secretary. She attended this conference in Fiji with Peter Lawless of the Lawless Edge, facilitator/plan writer for Te Korowai. They gave a joint presentation outlining the melding of traditional knowledge, science, law and the values of Western society and how this is necessary for effective coastal management in the Pacific. Kaikōura is the premier marine mammal tourism area in New Zealand. After eight years of discussion the community agreed on a comprehensive package of protective measures for this unique environment. Central Government agreed to implement the full range of legal instruments.

She met a lot of fantastic people, notably a young Kiwi scientist working for an Australian university, who gave a presentation on his work restoring a coastal habitat in Australia. This particular area has visitors arrive for some months, who stay for kai and substance – our Kaikōura tītī. Our tītī leave Kaikōura and fly to Australia for several months. It was wonderful to hear this particular kōrero and how this work is helping to protect and preserve our tītī. Gina is also the rūnanga rep on the Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust, working to preserve this special taonga.

The outcome had not quite been reached while Gina and Peter were in Fiji, but as we now know, it includes Hikurangi Marine Reserve over the Kaikōura Canyon, five Māori fishing reserves, two marine mammal sanctuaries and changes to recreational fishing limits. Their presentation showed that indigenous people led the process and how their values have driven and shaped the approach adopted. The compromises made by all sectors were described and how these have been translated into special legislation – Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura Kaikōura Marine Management Bill.

Environmental Defence Society (EDS) Conference 2014

by the community, some from agencies. Some had limited timeframes to work within and wider areas to work across, necessitating more consultation with more people and perhaps more issues to deal with. It was very evident that Kaikōura is well ahead in our process. Gina hopes her presentation was inspirational, giving people a sense of hope and encouragement for their mahi in their own communities. She said that the conference itself had some fantastic speakers and she learnt a lot from all the kōrero and encourages others to attend the EDS future conferences. Further info on the EDS website: http://www.eds.org. nz/

Gina was invited to present on the work of Te Korowai at the Pre-Conference of the Environmental Defence Society Conference. She participated in the workshop that followed.

Gina said it was very interesting to hear what other groups are doing in the same space and in particular, to hear about the work being done in the Hauraki and Kaipara Harbours, which had some similar links to the Te Korowai process. She felt those who presented had similar ideas with regards working collaboratively, in an integrated way with agencies and communities. Some speakers noted their work had been instigated

Team Te Korowai.

Tā Mark Solomon and Brett Cowan.

Rino Tirikatene, Tā Mark, Minister Nick Smith, Aunty Darcy Solomon.

Rino Tirikatene and Brett Cowan.

Profile of the month – Sisters on their journey She does a variety of body work and healing techniques Symonde Laugeson is the owner of Te Mātauranga catering to each client’s different needs. Humārie. Her passion arose after she got sick of cooking for many years in hospitality. After a stint at cleaning, she decided to enrol in a holistic massage course. Five of the course participants set up their first practice called Te Whare Wairua, operating from October to May; then Symonde moved into her new premises, which is now called Te Mātauranga o Humārie.

Symonde reflects on her Nanny, Waipounamu Timms (Bunty) and holds very fond memories of her. She often refers to her Nanny watching over her, along with her grandfather, Harry Timms. Her grandparents she says, gave her a grounding place and after spending a few years in Australia with her immediate whānau there was always the pull to come home.

Symonde recalls standing in one of the rooms of the building thinking “do I close the doors or continue?” After listening to her inner voice she knew that whatever happened, she was where she was supposed to be.

‘The things we take for granted,’ she says, as she remembers the natural rongoā techniques her Nanny used to use – techniques like using a poultice of kopakopa leaves to draw out infections and boils. These are the things that were ‘planted’ in her as a young girl, things that in part, laid the foundation for her journey.

At the beginning it was very mechanical and by the book but over time she started to allow her flow to naturally progress with the wairua of her tīpuna.

Symonde’s business has grown from massage to include making her own essential oils, candles, natural cordials, creams and balms.

Symonde believes that she can blend both worlds together using her gift. She has had clients from all around the world return for massage and healing. This has brought many people across her path ranging from whānau to backpackers.

She was curious as to how oils were made and wanted to know the fundamentals, so she researched methods and brought a copper still. Once her own production was 7

underway, she set up another company called The Māori Pharmacy, which she believes represents both worlds, Māori and Pākehā.

to realise that she felt a strong connection with her late husband and her Nanny. The more writing she did, the more her world started to open up to her gift.

She is now about to launch a new skin care range, which she has secured overseas interest for and will soon be exporting it to China and possibly India. Symonde cannot manufacture the range locally due to not having the appropriate premises so her products will be manufactured in Dunedin and then exported. The main ingredient in her range is kawakawa, which is indigenous to this area.

Jackie also felt the pull to come home and after years in Australia, made the journey. She always knew home was calling her but she knew it was about divine timing and going through life’s lessons. They were the foundation stones that brought her home. It was those life lessons that inspired her in this mahi and many years of soul searching and playing around with cards, has led her to where she is now. They are not just cards to Jackie they are called “Te Rākau Āporo” (The Apple Tree).

Symonde’s husband, Jim and her sons go into the ngahere and pick the kawakawa. Jim has been a tower of strength throughout the process. There have been times when it was scary not knowing what lay ahead but she never gave up on her dream and vision. It is her desire to help people and share her knowledge, and the love of her mahi that drives her.

Jackie’s nurturing side shines through, not only in her gift but also in her other mahi. She works as a caregiver, looking after many people in our community. It is her aspiration to complete and publish a book that she has been working on, which also coincides with her cards. Jackie like her sister Symonde, feels very grounded and happy to be home, loving the mahi they both do.

Symonde has helped students at the Kaikōura High School produce a kawakawa cream, which they won an award for. Three of those children were in fact her whanaunga, so she was sharing the knowledge with her whānau. The students had to learn not just about making rongoā or creams but also the knowledge and understanding of the correct karakia, the ngahere – the whole process in fact and she acknowledges the awhi and knowledge of Maurice Manawatu, who helped the students, teaching them the correct karakia before going into the ngahere to pick the rongoā. Sister Jackie has also returned home and now she works alongside Symonde part-time doing readings. The cards she uses were painted by her artist mother, Angela Timms and they are a beautiful taonga she treasures. Jackie first discovered her gift about 15 years ago while living in Australia. After the passing of her late husband Ross, she found herself writing in diaries and started

Jackie – answering the call home.

Tito tales – A blast from the past

Symonde blending her herbs and oils.

After returning to earth, the aunties emerged from the car very shaken, much paler in colour and hair more than a little ruffled! First port of call, the wharepaku. As for the car, well it now looks rather odd, with oval domes on the roof, the motor sits where the boot used to be and the wheels lay flattened. Check out the “For Sale” notice in the Kaikōura Star. And what of the judder bar? Its creator was banished from the marae to find a solution to the problem. In no time he was out of there with his wheelbarrow and shovel piling on shingle in an attempt to lessen the gradient. Problem solved but Mt Tapuae o Uenuku is no longer the highest maunga, the judder bar is.

We decided to walk back in time this month, after we found this treasure in the archives that Ned (Martin) Manawatu wrote many years ago. Enjoy whānau…….. Want to shake rattle and roll, enter a motocross or have alterations made to your car? If so, then come visit us at the marae and check out the new addition to the entranceway. Yes, a judder bar that makes the cliffs of Parinui o Whiti pale into significance. The first to test the judder bar (unbeknown to them of course) was Aunty Lena and Aunty Darcy. Talk about shudder the udders as they hurdled over the judder bar in Lena’s 1971 Ford Cortina. #@!-11# Darcy replied.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau, hope everyone is well and healthy and the bugs have missed you all. It’s starting to warm up now and its getting lighter at night so it’s a sign that we’ll be able to spend more time in our gardens or outside with our tamariki after mahi. I’m looking forward to more sunny weather, but as we say at Te Tai o Poutini, we get a week of fine hot weather and then it will rain down on us for five weeks (let’s hope that doesn’t happen). Whitebait season has opened and I hope all the whānau are sorted and looking forward to spending time down at the awa.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all whānau who have recently celebrated another birthday. I hope you all had a good day. Aroha mai Ant Coakley, who celebrated his birthday on 17 August. Sorry cuz, belated birthday wishes. Happy birthday to: Chantal Tumahai, Terita Mason, El-Alamein Meihana Whittle, Kaleshea Tauwhare, Marlon Price,

Chris Lewis, Kereopa Ria, Irai Weepu, Mikayla Tumahai, Kupe Tauwhare, Tania Tauwhare, James Campbell, Moana Lee, Tamaki Tumahai, Chelsea Meihana, Awatea Tauwhare, Tina Weepu, Maighdlin Hinekoau Jones, Miriama Blacktopp, Miriam Downs,David Downs, Gordon Weaver and Hector.

Kapa haka

Hokitika Primary School dominated the stage at Te Hui Ahurei o Te Tai o Poutini on 7 August in Westport.

A big mihi goes out to all schools and their competitors and also to the meke judges.

On the first night of our stay in Kawatiri, we had a lot of sick tamariki who unfortunately had headaches and a vomiting bug. Some even lost their voices from training so hard. The next day they all performed and brought so much discipline and mana to the stage. It was a privilege to be in the audience and to see them take out 11 of the 12 trophies on offer and to also claim the overall title for the third year running. I have a lot of video footage and still to this day I often cry just listening to their sweet voices and harmonies. Well done kids and to the kaiako who spent a lot of time with the tamariki – All the hard work paid off because they were amazing.

Hokitika Primary School kapa haka group.

The rangatahi perform.

Stanford University boot-camp

Arihia Bennett (Ngāti Waewae/Ngāi Tūāhuriri hapū), Chief executive officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, attended a CEO Boot-camp at Stanford University in the United States last month. (Tā Mark Solomon attended the same camp in 2013). The boot-camp initiative started in 2012 and has involved CEOs working together to grow our export earnings and take advantage of major opportunities around the world. Arihia was privileged to spend some time with Condoleezza Rice, a Professor of Political Economy at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Condoleezza served as the United States 66th Secretary of State from January 2005-2009, the second woman and first African American woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001-2005, the first woman to hold the position.

Arihia Bennett with Condoleezza Rice.

Arahura Marae opening

The weeks are closing in as we get closer to the opening of our whare tipuna. Members of Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga will soon find a list of teams that we would like you to choose from on our Waewae Whānau Facebook site. Please indicate which team you will be working in to ensure our opening day runs successfully; some of the teams will include catering, cleaning and car parking.

The time has flown by and we are finally going to see the moemoeā of our elders come to fruition. The official opening of the Arahura whare tipuna is scheduled for Friday 21 November. The dawn ceremony (blessing) is to be held at 6am, with the official marae opening pōwhiri to follow at 10am. To all whānau who are planning to come home for the opening and would like to help us please contact Hamiria for more information.

We have put the call out to you all now, so we hope and expect to see all whānau travelling home to arrive either Sunday 16 November, as we start our busy week of mahi or at the latest Wednesday 19. We plan to hold waiata wānanga every night leading up to the Friday.

Kaumātua

Our lovely kaumātua are still meeting every Wednesday. They gather to share all their beauty. If anyone is interested in going along please contact Karen Coakley on 03 755 5023 or try her cellphone 027 865 7524.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am - 3pm. Enquires should be forwarded to Te Tari o Arahura phone 03 755 6451 or email us at admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Contributions

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

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te mihi matakuikui o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua mai kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou o ia whānau, ia hapū, ia iwi kua haere atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Things have continued to be busy on the rūnanga front with hui, pōwhiri and a number of events keeping people busy. Spring has definitely sprung here on Te Tai o Poutini. The most obvious sign of the season has to be the whitebait stands which have reappeared on the landscape and already there has been news of whānau enjoying their first taste of fresh inaka for 2014. Scoop netting on Hokitika River on a balmy spring day.

Kapa haka

Our Tai o Poutini School kapa haka hui, hosted in Kawatiri, brought together schools from throughout the coast to compete in junior, intermediate and senior sections. It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by everyone, including our kaumātua, who took a day trip up to watch the kids.

Our trophy, awarded for the overall winner of the junior schools competition, was won for the third time by Hokitika Primary School, who won every discipline except one.Congratulations to all of the groups who competed and to those who came away with trophies and certificates. Ka mau te wehi koutou.

From left, Kaitātaki Tama-Jamie Meihana-Whittle and Kaitātaki kōtiro, Karera Wallace-Jones.

Hokitika Primary School.

Makaawhio Trophy (centre) with rest of the trophy haul.

Haast-Hollyford Road consultation

The proposal to build a road linking Haast to the Hollyford Track continues to be driven by Durham Havill and HHHL Partners. We need to consider what our stance will be in relation to the proposal.

Those unable to attend the hui will be able to send a written submission simply advising if you are for or against and the reason. Submissions will close on 3 October and will be collated ready for a hui to be held in Hokitika in October (date to be advised), where the position of the rūnanga will be formulated and agreed. This position will be shared with members once set.

In preparation for this, we are inviting members wishing to submit and/or participate in the consultation process that will guide the position of our rūnanga, to contact the office to receive information and a copy of the map.

Wero mātauraka – spring reading challenge We are launching our second annual reading challenge, which runs until 12 October, aimed at encouraging tamariki and rakatahi to read, and parents to read with their tamariki.

The challenge requires tamariki and rangatahi to read each day of the school holidays, marking off a form to confirm. There’s no criteria on what you read or an expectation that you read a book each day, just that you set aside time to read each day of the holidays. Nō reira karawhiua koutou. Every entry receives a prize and all go into a draw for the two major prizes – a tablet and digital camera. Contact the office for entry forms.

Some of last year’s challenge participants.

Maramataka

Hui-ā-tau Our annual general meeting has been confirmed and will be held on Saturday 25 October, beginning at 10am with a mihi whakatau. This coincides with Labour Weekend and the Bruce Bay Sports Day on the Sunday. The marae will be open for whānau from Friday evening, through to Monday.

Mark your calendars. Nau mai, haere mai. Hui rūnanganui – executive meetings The next scheduled hui is set for 10-11 October, at our Hokitika office. Members are welcome to attend, but should RSVP via the office for catering purposes.

Jacobs River School, Makaawhio reunion 2015

This reunion will be held Waitangi Day weekend 2015 (6 - 7 February), to be hosted at the school, Bruce Bay Hall and the marae. This is for all ex-students, teachers, parents and anyone else associated with the Jacobs River School and the Bruce Bay School. For queries or to register your interest, please contact: Helen Rasmussen at Haast, ph 03 750 0030 or 03 751 0815; or email haastfoodcentre@farmside.co.nz

Jacobs River School, Makaawhio Reunion 2015.

Wānaka marae

Meetings

We have been trying to find an alternative date to hold our wānaka marae, which was to be held Queen’s Birthday weekend this year but was postponed due to our tutors being called away when a whānau member was hospitalised. Mark Waitangi Weekend 2015 in your diaries now.

He pānui, Mahitahi Ahu Whenua Trust meeting will be held at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae on Saturday, 25 October at 2.30pm. The kaupapa includes the annual Trust meeting and a site visit to the land block. Landowners are welcome. The Taumaka me Pōpotai Ahu Whenua Trust meeting will be held at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, on Saturday, 25 October at 5.30pm. The kaupapa includes the annual Trust meeting. Landowners are welcome.

Our wānaka marae will focus on whaikōrero, karanga, waiata and kōrero Māhaki. You will learn some of the skills required to tautoko our marae and hapū. It is being held at the same time as the Jacobs River School reunion, so there will be an opportunity to participate in some of the reunion events also. We will be calling for RSVPs closer to the date.

The agenda will be advertised closer to the meeting date. For more information contact Chairperson, Kara Edwards 027 683 9020.

Communication

We are currently working to upgrade our website and will be including a members-only access section that whānau can log into. We are also exploring options to replace Ka tangi te kōkō and how we utilise Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you have news you want to share, please forward it to our office along with any photos (attached as a separate jpeg).

forward pānui, news and updates to our members. Please contact the office either by email or phone to update your details or if want to discuss anything.

Our long list of members who have not updated their contact details has not reduced in size and we continue to receive returned mail. We also need to ensure your email address is the most up-to-date so that we can

You can phone us on 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007; or email susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

You can see what we’re up to on our website www.makaawhio.maori.nz; on Facebook; makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke He pēpi

Nau mai haere mai ki te ao mārama ā tātou mokopuna hou. Tāua Hapeti Stone and koro Hotorene Hepi welcome their mokopuna, Odin Phillip Hepi who was born 22 May. He is the son of Rachael and Bobby, and a little brother for Wharekauri and Alandria. Welcome to Atticus Marshall Arts, born 24 May, son of Juanita and Nigel, and a little brother for Manu and Nixie.

Odin Phillip Hepi.

Atticus Marshall Arts.

James Benjamin Stone with his big brother Tautahi.

Eden Mary Riwai Reeves.

Christina and Trevor Henderson are delighted to announce the arrival of their first mokopuna, Eden Mary Riwai Reeves. She was born on 17 June and is the first daughter for Kelsey and Ben Reeves and another great mokopuna for Nan Mavis Karena. Clive and Petina Stone welcome their newest mokopuna James Benjamin Stone, who was born 25 June. James is the second son for Waipu and Ruby, and a little brother for Tautahi.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday wishes to all our precious tamariki and whānau. August was a special month for Tāua Lynne Veal who celebrated the birthdays of her mokopuna, Te Ariki, who is six and Te Anahera Walton, who turned four.

Te Ariki and Te Anahera Walton.

Congratulations

Warmest congratulations to Wiremu Clive Stone, who graduated from Waikato University in April, with a Bachelor of Business Analysis (Accounting). Wiremu is the son of Clive and Petina Stone and mokopuna of the late Priscilla and David Stone. Wiremu started work in February as an accountant with Deloittes in Auckland, after spending the summer working for Treasury in Wellington. He completed Aoraki Bound in 2008 and was a Matakahi Cadet in 2011. Wiremu also received a Ngāi Tahu scholarship and wishes to acknowledge all the tautoko and encouragement he received from his whānau, hapū and iwi during his studies. His whānau are very proud of him and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Wiremu Stone and his Dad Clive Stone on graduation day in Hamilton.

Te Ahikaaroa perform in Greece

Te Ahikaaroa would like to thank our rūnanga, whānau and friends who supported us on our trip to Greece in September. With your support we were able to send a group of 27 performers and nine support crew to a little Greek island of Lefkada, to participate in the 52nd Lefkada International Folklore Festival of Peace. It was a truly amazing experience, something each of us will carry for the rest of our lives. This trip helped our performers learn a little more about not only being good performers but more importantly about being great entertainers. It has helped us build confidence, learn new skills and try things outside our comfort zone. These are all great building blocks as we start the training campaign towards Te Matatini 2015. There are numerous stories that can be told however photos probably speak far louder. So, once again, thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this goal.

Te Ahikaaroa performing at the Lefkada International Folklore Festival in Greece.

Lyttelton Tunnel celebrations

The February earthquake brought rocks raining down the hillside towards the Lyttelton Tunnel control building. Fortunately no rocks reached the building but there was significant damage. On Sunday 31 August, birthday celebrations were held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Lyttelton Tunnel and there was a blessing of the new tunnel control building. The NZ Transport Agency’s Southern Regional Director, Jim Harland welcomed everyone to the celebration and invited Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke kaumātua, Riki Pitama, to bless the control building. Nuk Korako spoke on behalf of Rāpaki. The Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, Nicky Wagner officially opened the building. At the conclusion of the formalities the public walked, cycled or skateboarded through the tunnel and joined in the Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour Portside Market Day in London Street.

Book launch

All whānau are welcome to attend the Couch whānau book launch at Rāpaki Marae at 10.30am on Saturday, 4 October. Please bring something for shared kai. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Tāua Kiti and William, George Couch and Valentine.

Hīkoi to Arahura

Brother and sister Maui and Catherine Stuart travelled to Arahura recently, sharing some special times together along the way. They caught up with the Kōhanga whānau along with Aunty Mere and Uncle Richard and whānau, after the passing of our dear friend and sister the late Angela Wallace Swindells. Special moments. Here are some words from Māui:

We listened to Catherine’s kōrero and learned about the history of the kōhanga on the West Coast.

“I was lucky enough to spend a few days with my sister Catherine, as she had mahi at Te Kōhanga Reo in Arahura.

Being invited to dinner with Mere, Upoko Richard Wallace and the rest of the whānau was the highlight of my visit. They are all well and, as expected, missing Angela. As I told them the aroha and respect shown by Rāpaki was genuine.

We managed to see the marae and it is almost finished. What a huge weekend that will be. I won’t be able to make the opening of the marae due to work however, I send best wishes to my whānau.

It was a beautiful day as we travelled through Arthur’s Pass, which is named after our grandfather’s brother so my sister says. As we passed over railway crossings she told me to keep quiet as there were railway sleepers around us.

Many thanks again sister, mum and dad would have been proud of us. Love you so much. Nā Maui Stuart aka Geffory.”

It was lovely to meet the whānau and reconnect with them.

Maui at Arthurs Pass.

Catherine at Arthurs Pass.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Meeting of owners

There is a meeting of owners for Orohaki 898 from 2pm onwards on Sunday 14 December 2014 to appoint trustees and to decide how to manage this reserve as an Ahu Whenua Trust. Nā Aroha Reriti Crofts.

Nā te rehe

(By an expert) As the whakataukī appropriately says, this korowai was made by our aunty, Te Rahui Denny (née Momo), who is certainly an expert at what’s she does. Aunty Rā has carried on the whānau tradition of tāniko weaving for over 50 years and has now found the time to create masterpieces like this one. Nā Liz Kereru.

Aunty Rā – carrying on traditions.

Waiata wānanga ki Heretaunga

What a wonderful weekend we had with our Ngāi Tahu whānau, learning some of our waiata for Te Matatini. A big thank you to Koro Te Whaiti and Nani Piki for blessing us with their humble and loving company. I always feel safe when I have my kaumātua around me. Eight waiata were learned over the weekend. Ka mau te wehi. Nā Liz Kereru.

Whānau learning together.

Kaumātua activities

Some of our kaumātua recently completed a five-week computer-training programme at the marae, on board ‘Dora’ the refurbished bus. The programme, which is run by Computers In Homes, is an introductory course for those new to computers, or in need of a refresh. Due to the popularity of our first course we are looking to run it again in November. If you are interested, please contact Tania at the marae office, as there are only 10 spaces available on the bus.

Our weekly Monday activities (10am – 1pm), will run right up until Christmas and restart early in the new year. They are a great way to catch up with whānau and to have some fun, so please make sure you make the effort to come along. If you need a ride, give Tania a call at the office and we can arrange a pick up. Our activities for September included: Zumba Gold, line dancing, first aid, rongoā and a kōrero on how to manage diabetes.

Joan Burgman and Marg Anglem hard at work.

Pani Ruwhiu.

Kaumātua outing

Rangatahi forum

For our next kaumātua outing, we will be heading to Kaikōura on Thursday 30 October to visit Maurice and Heather Manawatu of Kaikōura Māori Tours. If you haven’t already booked your seat on the bus please give Tania a call at the office, just to make sure you don’t miss out. The bus will be leaving Tuahiwi at 9am.

From 28 September-2 October we will be running a rangatahi forum at the marae. The forum is available for those aged 14 – 20 who whakapapa to Tuahiwi, and are interested in growing their knowledge of our iwi history. Over the course of the week, rangatahi will hear from guest speakers, to learn about our history and whakapapa. They will be invited to share their dreams and aspirations, and to explore visions for the future and what it means to be Ngāi Tahu. If you are interested in participating or know of anyone else who might be, please contact the office to register. Phone 03 313 5543.

We are also planning a trip to the Ngāi Tahu Farms at Eyrewell on Thursday 27 November. Once details have been confirmed we will let you all know.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa National award for event professional

Kelly was honoured for her innovative and philanthropic event, Rumble in the Rubble (www.rumbleintherubble. co.nz), held on Friday 4 April 2014. The win secured her a scholarship place in the 2015 Certified Festival and Event Executive programme. The CFEE is administered by the International Festivals and Events Association’s Academy of Education and is considered the global benchmark for event professionals.

Kelly Barry has been named Young Event Professional for 2014 at the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals. The NZAEP awards recognise events that have positively impacted New Zealand, its regions or local communities. The national winners were announced at the 2014 NZAEP Event Awards dinner held in Christchurch in August. Head judge and former Rugby World Cup 2011 chief executive, Martin Snedden said the finalists were of the highest calibre, with some ranking among the best in the world. Snedden led a panel of industry heavyweight judges, including governance expert Jane Huria, awardwinning journalist Amanda Miller, director of a major event consulting firm, Chris Simpson and CreativeNZ chief executive, Stephen Wainwright. More than 70 entries from across the country were received for nine different categories and 31 finalists were chosen.

Kelly Barry (right) pictured with Melissa Haberfield of Theme Productions.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Trust meeting

A meeting is being called for the Te Ōhae Trust, with the intention of forming a new committee. This will be held at 2.30pm, Sunday 16 November at Ms Faith Morehu’s residence at 120 Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch.

Taking on the world in Rio

talented nations included Rapanui (Easter Island), New Caledonia and the Pacific North West (Native American tribes spanning both USA and Canada). European countries included England, Italy and a few from the Ukraine.

In August, I was lucky enough to represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the World Waka Ama Championships held at the 2016 Olympic course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was the 16th world championship event – the first was held in California in 1984. This year, over 20 countries attended including favourites Tahiti, as well as Hawaii, Australia and our hosts Brazil. Smaller but

Getting to the worlds was a goal I set myself a few years back, but I thought it wasn’t going to happen after our team, Aoraki Matatū, decided not to go after qualifying 19

by half a second), we made all of our finals (still in the top six in the world) and we learnt so much about what it takes to compete at the top level. Two of our team won individual medals, including NZ open champ Tupu King and NZ master champ Turi Hodges, both picking up bronze medals in their respective categories.

by winning the open men’s 500 metre silver at this year’s nationals at Lake Karapiro. However, along with two of my Ōtautahi team mates and some of the country’s top singles paddlers, a New Zealand open men’s team was formed and our tickets booked. The flights to Rio were long (20+ hours), but the excitement of competition soon took over, and with training the first morning after arriving, there was no time for jet lag. We did get some sightseeing in before the championships started, taking in a football match at the Maracana stadium and getting up to say ‘kia ora’ to Christ the Redeemer. But following the opening ceremony we had six full-on days of paddling in heats, repecharges and finals across four events. This included the single, six and 12 person 500 metre sprint and the six person 1500 metre mid-distance turn race.

Getting home to the whānau and our awesome whenua was nice and now the training has started for next year’s nationals. The road to the next worlds on the Gold Coast in 2016 is also being planned – we’ve got to get a world medal. Training is also starting for my Te Waka Taiohi o Tahu programme, aimed at getting more Ngāi Tahu whānau to both the nationals and the worlds in the future. Contact me on otumatua@slingshot.co.nz if you have tamariki aged 6-12 who want to be part of this. Thanks so much to Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the support as well as my outstanding whānau for their support and allowing me to follow my dreams. Obrigardo (thanks in Portuguese), mauri ora ki a tātou. Nā Craig Pauling.

As expected, Tahiti were dominant, winning 31 gold medals, while the NZ team won one gold, eighteen silvers and nine bronzes. Brazil were pretty awesome on their home course, winning a bunch of medals along with Hawaii, Australia and New Caledonia. While our open men’s team didn’t win a medal (missed a bronze

The 2014 Aotearoa Open Mens’ team (clockwise from top left) Ross Gilray, Brad Anderson, Turi Hodges, Jack Wormald, Tupu King and Craig Pauling.

Team New Zealand at the race venue on practice day with Christ the Redeemer watching from above.

The masses at the footsteps of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) - a must do, such an amazing view and an ever-present symbol of Rio.

The view from Christ the Redeemer over Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, with Ipanema Beach in the background and the race venue in the top right corner of the Lagoa.

Horse show success

On 31 August, the Martin whﾄ］au attended the annual Canterbury Arabian Horse Club show. Tamara and Ngahuia Martin entered their horses, Makaflash and Olivernotha One, in their winter woollies, in two classes of the standard bred sections.

Each year the girls enter in a number of shows to promote the usefulness of ex-race horses, alongside their mother Katrina Martin out at Taumutu. The whﾄ］au work to give these beautiful creatures another chance at life after racing, before moving them on to new homes.

They received twelve ribbons in total which consisted of a first, third, fourth, fifth and sixth placing.

Katrina and her whﾄ］au work very hard with the animals and they do an amazing job with their horses.

A good collection of ribbons.

The pair wait to enter the show ring.

Rider and horse work together in the ring.

Horse and rider after a successful day of riding.

Tamara and Ngahuia on their horses Makaflash and Olivernotha One.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Takapuneke Reserve

Ōnuku Rūnanga whānau, Pam Richardson and representatives from Christchurch City Council met at Takapuneke on Sunday 10 August to open the next phase for Takapuneke Reserve, which is the development of a management plan. Uncle George Waitai Tikao said a whakataukī, which had been handed down from his tupuna. Meri Robinson and Melany Tainui sung waiata with the support of whānau and Mel’s tamariki. It was a beautiful day and we all look forward to working alongside council on this next stage of the journey. So far an advisory board for the development of the management plan has been established and consists of three representatives from Christchurch City Council, Russel Wedge, Brent Smith and Pam Richardson, and three Ōnuku Rūnanga representatives - Ngaire Tainui, Pere Tainui and George Waitai Tikao.

Whānau and councillors stand on the hillside at Takapuneke.

Takapuneke Reserve Management Plan Advisory Committee gather with Ōnuku whānau at Takapuneke.

George Waitai Tikao gives a kōrero to those who gathered for the occasion.

Annual general meeting

Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc will hold their annual general meeting on Sunday 9 October, 10am at the Akaroa Boat Sheds, Beach Road, Akaroa. Agenda: Election of executive treasurer and appointment of auditor. Nomination forms for the executive treasurer role can be obtained by eligible members by contacting the Ōnuku office on: 03 356 2723 or email: onukumarae@gmail.com

Science fair success

Congratulations to Whai Rawa member Whakaahurangi Gallagher, who won two awards at the NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair in August.

Whakaahurangi participates in the Ngāi Tahu Out of School Tuition Programme, a scheme that encourages confidence and achievement in children in areas including mathematics, the precursor to understanding science.

Whakaahurangi is the daughter of Quinessa Sullivan (Ōnuku) and Timoti Gallagher (Rāpaki, Hokonui, Waihōpai, Awarua, Wairewa, Puketeraki, Ōnuku, Waihao, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Arowhenua, Koukourārata).

Whakaahurangi’s project ‘Mehemea e rua ngā marama, ka ora tonu Te Ao Mārama?’ (Would life exist on earth with two moons?) received recognition from Dr Ocean Mercier (Ngāti Porou), a Māori physicist and judge of the fair this year.

The 12-year-old accepted the Toihuarewa Award from Victoria University in Wellington and also the Society for Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions (SMART) award. 22

“This year was a first for te reo Māori in the Wellington regional science fair”, Dr Mercier said, “Whakaahurangi’s project was outstanding as she discussed Putaiao i te reo Māori and in English, she combined mātauranga Māori with physics and thermodynamics and she interviewed confidently.

She also received a Faculty of Education prize for her work, which recognises the exciting new ground she covered, both for te reo and for mātauranga Māori.” Dr Mercier hopes the SMART Toihuarewa Award encourages more exhibits from te reo Māori speakers in the Wellington region in 2015.

From left to right; Whakaahurangi right and sister Te Rau o Te Huia. Whakaahurangi receives her award. Whakaahurangi Gallagher.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua He pēpi

Welcome to Kāi Tahu Anthony Laurence Robinson, who was born 18 July at 10.59am, weighing 4.7 kgs and measuring 54 cm long.

Anthony Laurence Robinson.

A taonga returns

Allan and his wife Celeta have gifted the mat back to Arowhenua Marae, where it rightly belongs to honor the ladies who formed the original Arowhenua Māori Women’s Institute.

Allan Painter came to Arowhenua Marae recently, to return a taonga whānau. The taonga, a mat was made by Sarah Maude Painter at the behest of Tāua Paki Manning, for the inaugural meeting of the Arowhenua Māori Women’s Institute on, or about, 20 July 1937. It was featured in a photo taken at that time, in front of Mrs Riku and Tokeke Rehu. Sarah Maude lived on what is now known as Station Road and had a good relationship with the people of the pā. Allan was baptised in the church and Tāua Paki was his godmother. Allan attended school from 1939 to 1941 with teachers, the Bremner sisters, known as little teacher and big teacher. Sadly the Painter whānau moved away from the district and lost contact with the pā but Allan’s mother treasured the mat and it has always had a place on the wall. It was passed to Allan for safekeeping on her passing in 1954, in the hope he would one day return it to its rightful place. Allan and his wife Celeta.

Flava Festival success

They also won second or third in all other categories they qualified for. Our tamariki were just so awesome, with almost half the school on stage and a lot of much younger children participating than in previous years. Well done to you all. Ka mau te wehi Arowhenua. Thank you to all the whānau who supported them with preparation and coming to watch on the day.

We celebrated another successful year at FLAVA Fest. After competing against nine other schools, Arowhenua Māori School won four out of nine categories including first in Te Reo Māori over all age groups, best kaitātaki tama, best kaitātaki kōtiro and best kākahu.

Gymnastic success

coaching, mentoring, working bees, fundraising, doing displays in the community such as relay for life, the Christmas parade and other community events.

Kia ora whānau, my name is Millie Manning and I am 15. I am ranked as one of the top five, Step 9 gymnasts in New Zealand. I was recently selected to be a member of the New Zealand Development Team to travel Singapore in November to compete against other international teams.

I understand that in order to receive, I have to give and I feel that not only makes me a better person, but a stronger, more determined athlete who has to work hard for my achievements and not take anything for granted. I am very committed to gymnastics and almost never have a day off training. I am determined to reach excellence and gain entry into the top Step 10 competitive artistic gymnastics for next year. I hope that by travelling to Singapore with the NZ development team, I will be able to take my gymnastic career to another level. I also hope to gain more confidence, increase my skills, meet other gymnasts, coaches and judges from the international stage, so I am able to improve and share my knowledge with others at my club and in the community.

I have been a gymnast at Wanganui Boys and Girls Gym Club (WBGGC) for the last decade. In October I will represent Wanganui-Manawatu district at Step 9 gymnastics in Auckland. I am committed to training 15 hours a week and I travel around the country, competing regionally with other gymnasts from various clubs. I am a mentor for some of the younger gymnasts at WBGGC and always try my best to assist the coaches by demonstrating and offering positive reinforcement, in particular when they are learning a new skill. I am determined and focused in my training and I aim for excellence, always endeavouring to learn new skills. I hope all my achievements will help to develop and benefit my club and the other members.

The funding required is for uniforms, which include t-shirt, leotard and tracksuit, also for accommodation and travel expenses. This experience would be life-changing and I am ready for the challenge and excited about the possibilities. As New Zealand is such an isolated country, it is difficult to get exposure, so an opportunity like this is absolutely tremendous.

My passion is to help develop gymnastics as a sport in Wanganui and to influence Ngāi Tahu whānau. Gymnastics benefits young people in so many ways, helping to build confidence, focus, determination, selfesteem, co-ordination, flexibility, balance, strength and fitness. In fact it has been proven that gymnastics is an ideal foundation for any sport that a gymnast may want to change to, such as athletics or hockey.

Thank-you for this opportunity for me to ask for your support, in the hope that I will help promote gymnastics around our country. I have enclosed a link for whānau to donate so that I am able to attend the Singapore. Nā Millie Manning. https://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/supportmillie

I want to continue to compete in gymnastics and my ultimate goal is to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games. In the meantime, I want to continue to train hard and to assist the club with

Millie Manning demonstrates her skills on a gymnastics beam.

Ngāi Tahu gymnast Millie Manning.

Millie strikes a pose.

Millie practices at her gymnastics club.

Inspired by Koroneihana

We also had the opportunity to attend the Tūhoe Crown apology in Tāneatua. This was amazing. We were welcomed by 300 Tūhoe descendants with an amazing haka pōwhiri and wero. The formal apology to the Tūhoe people was an auspicious occasion to be a part of.

As we descended onto Tūrangawaewae Marae the wairua and taki was felt from all the kuia calling us on. It was a beautiful experience. The calibre of speakers/ reo influence and priorities from all iwi came together to acknowledge the King, to remember the Kotahitanga movement and to embrace the Mana Motuhake alignment. Inspirational reo, mōteatea, whakapapa and humour coming from all areas of the paepae.

With our work colleague, Donna Flavell (nō Waikato ia), we were spoilt and she showed us around Tūrangawaewae Marae. I thank her for looking after Brett Lee and I. Ngā mihi Donna, the capacity, operations and manpower of the marae at Tūrangawaewae was overwhelming. He tino flash te kāuta, preparations downstairs, a lift to bring the kai up and kitchen resources that cook up to 1200 whānau in one setting.

As a proud Arowhenua descendant of Te Anau, it was momentous to have the opportunity to be part of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu contingent to attend the eighth koroneihana of Kīngi Tuheitia.

Kukupa Tirikatene endorsed our presence with such humility and mana. And it was good to meet the Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato taurahere group who came and supported us.

Every whānau member had their own job and responsibilities for the week, which is generational and has been this way for decades. What truly touched me was there is no dollar value and it’s all about the mana of their marae. What an amazing concept. I will be inheriting this whakaaro. Nā Vania Pirini.

We had the opportunity to observe Waikato-Tainui challenge Prime Minister John Key to return the confiscated lands that were wrongfully taken from them. It was truly heart breaking hearing their story about the Waikato Land Wars and the impact it has had on the people. But to strengthen and build the intensity of this challenge Tukuroirangi Morgan, advisor to Kīngi Tuheitia organised 200 rangatahi to perform the most exhilarating haka taua, to the Prime Minister. My emotions of the wairua and ihi flowed, tears appeared, as these rangatahi were descendants of those innocent whānau who lost their lives. WaikatoTainui presented this account of inhumanity to the Prime Minister with mana and pride, with a clear and succinct plea to return the lands. A petition with 10,000 signatures was placed in the hands of John Key to endorse this wero.

Part of the Ngāi Tahu contingent at Koroneihana.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Who are we? Kia ora whānau, this photo belonged to my tāua. Her mother was Jane Lovett Gregory a descendant of Pura and also Elizabeth Edwards. The two wāhine shown here are thought to be her Rakiura cousins. I would like to identify them if possible. Kei te mihi, Koa Whitau-Kean, Moeraki.

Can anyone identify these two wāhine?

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Annual general meeting

RSVP (for catering and transport) by Monday 6 October by calling us on: 0800 924 4260 See http://www.waihao.maori.nz/ webapps/i/86546/198472/564130 for a draft agenda.

Our annual general meeting will be held on Sunday 12 October 2014. The marae opens at 11am, kai will be at midday and the annual general meeting will begin at 1pm sharp.

Congratulations

Matt’s research focuses on hāpuku (groper) aquaculture and is a collaboration supervised by Dr Mark Lokman (University of Otago), Dr Jane Symonds (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)) and Professor Abigail Elizur (University of the Sunshine Coast).

Matt Wylie (a descendant of Pakinui and William Harpur), has recently returned from Europe and Australia, where he presented some of his doctorate research into aquaculture at various scientific conferences. Matt presented his research at the World Aquaculture 2014 conference, where he was awarded second place for his oral presentation entitled, Hāpuku Polyprion oxygeneios aquaculture in New Zealand – growth and gonadal development of F1 broodstock under two different temperature regimes.

He also presented some Matt Wylie holding his World of his research at the 10th Aquaculture Award. International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish in Portugal, before he travelled to Spain where he was invited to speak at the Institute of Aquaculture of Torre la Sal, by the National Council of Scientific Research (CSIC, Spain). Congratulations Matt.

With this award, Matt received a koha, a letter from the president of the World Aquaculture Society and the chance to publish an article outlining his research in the next issue of the World Aquaculture magazine. This award is an acknowledgement of the quality and relevance of Matt’s work to aquaculture research.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Annual general meeting

Kōmiti kaupapa taiao

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki (KHRkP) Inc. Society, Puketeraki Limited and KHRkP Trust will hold their annual general meeting on Sunday 2 November at 10am. The meeting will look at considering motions to alter the rules of the incorporated society. There will also be a director’s election meeting.

This sub-committee of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka meets approximately every two months to discuss environmental issues including resource consent applications, fresh water quality, government policy, Department of Conservation (DOC) and Otago Regional Council (ORC) plans, flora and fauna study permit requests, access, pounamu resource use; as well as many other topics that impact on the wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu in our rohe.

We encourage you all to attend as we are hoping to launch a special recognitions programme for rakatahi that day. More information to come.

We have good relationships with authorities and agencies such as DOC and ORC and it is with that in mind, that we invite rūnaka members with a passion for conservation and the environment to join us in gaining and sharing knowledge that can be fed back to those who ask for our advice.

General information

If you are a registered member of the rūnaka, you can be added to a number of email distribution lists, including our rūnaka newsletter which is distributed every three months, minutes of executive meetings, rūnaka general meeting, annual general meeting papers and minutes; as well as local or general membership emails about things that are happening in the takiwā, both internally and externally. If you wish to be on one of these lists, please email Justine: admin@puketeraki.co.nz

If you would like to be part of this kōmiti, please contact the office: admin@puketeraki.co.nz to register your interest. We keep members well informed of all issues and requests before we meet to ensure there is good decision making at the table.

Funding announcement

On 27 August, Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner, came to Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary to announce community conservation partnership funding for a number of groups and organisations in the East Otago area.

made for him by Ruka Cameron, of Waitati. The main part of the korowai was made from flax which was taken from the pā harakeke at the Ecosanctuary – highly appropriate for the event.

Of the three grants, the Ecosanctuary itself was given $278,000 over three years for the continuation of the work that has been completed over the last 10 years. The Landscape Connections Trusts ‘Beyond Ōrokonui’ project, of which the rūnaka has representation, was given $52,000 to carry out studies on the migration patterns and habitat health of bird species both at the Ecosanctuary and ‘beyond the fence’.

Upoko David Ellison addresses Hon. Nicky Wagner at the Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary.

Upoko David Ellison, was asked to mihi mihi the associate minister and he wore the korowai that was

Haerenga and Hui-ā-Tau

Land purchase deeds

Please contact the rūnaka office if you wish to be part of the haerenga. There will be a number of vehicles travelling from Dunedin to this combined event, leaving Thursday 20 November and returning on the morning of Sunday 23. You will need to arrange your own accommodation.

The office has received several copies of the four volume set of the Ten South Island Land Purchase Deeds and the Reserves set aside within each purchase after survey. It is a roadmap based on the official public record from the Māori Land Court Records and Mackay’s Compendium of Official Documents. If you would like a copy of the set, please let Justine know.

Dunedin Arts and Culture strategy

There was a interesting launch of Ara Toi Ōtepoti – Our Creative Future (Draft Dunedin Arts and Culture Strategy 2014) at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery recently. Featured in the launch programme were the Mosgiel Brass Band, a cello ensemble, hip hop dancers and speeches from three local rakatahi fresh from a poetry slam hui in Ōtautahi. Mark Harmer gave a rap while Kiriana and Te Anahera Parata contributed a waiata and then together they finished with a haka. Ka mau te wehi. Kiriana Parata and Teanahera Parata perform at the launch of the Dunedin Arts and Culture Strategy.

Slam poetry/Taonga pūoro wānanga

On 22-24 August, a group of our rangatahi went to Christchurch to take part in the Te Kura Maurea Slam poetry/ Taonga pūoro wānanga along with local Christchurch rangatahi and some from Te Tai Poutini. This wānanga was an opportunity for rangatahi to be creative and to paint pictures through poetry and sound. Throughout the weekend our rangatahi were shown around the Kaiapoi pā and also went through the new Pegasus development. Nō reira he mihi tēnei ki te whānau o Te Kura Maurea mō ā koutou mahi rangatira, me te whānau whānui o Puketeraki i whai wā ki te haere atu. Ki a koutou ngā rangatahi, e kīia ana te kōrero. Kia tipu te whaihanga.

Rangatahi form a love heart at Kaiapoi Pā.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kia ora koutou e te whānau, kā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa. The sun is shining, the Otago Harbour is glistening but as I write this news has broken that there has been a shooting at Hakatere/Ashburton.One can only imagine the pain of sudden loss of a loved one and as this tragedy unfolds our heartfelt sympathies go out to those who are affected and are unknown to us at this moment. I hope they will find inner strength and comfort from family and friends so they are able to face the days ahead.

Ngā mate

We also send aroha and sympathy to all our whānau near and far, who may be suffering a loss at this time, kia kaha, kia toa kia manawanui.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to any new births within the hapū.

A new season

It’s spring, the time for new life, awesome. Our local wildlife are doing their bit. One of the more significant populations of moko kākāriki/ jewelled geckos live in various spots on Otago Peninsula and recent reports say they are doing well, with at least 13 new-borns recorded.

Jewelled Gecko Photo courtesy of The Natural Heritage Collection website and Dr Paddy Ryan.

May this high hang around for a successful lambing. Toroa /Albatross eggs are laid during the first three weeks of November and parents share the incubation duties over a period of 11 weeks. Chicks hatch during late January and early February. The key to raising a healthy chick is for both parents to feed their baby on demand for eight months so they can fledge in the following September to soar the Southern Ocean in their new found freedom. This reminds us that the key to raising a well-rounded child is to establish a solid support system at home so that tamariki can grow up, venture into the world and be satisfied with their achievements and ambitions. Go cohesive, healthy happy and prosperous whānau.

Northern Royal Albatross chick strengthens its wings. Image supplied by Rac Chris.

Department of Conservation relationship

DOC has rolled out their Te Pukenga Atawhai courses to enlighten their staff in values important to kaitiaki, to build staff capability and confidence.

Our relationship with the Department of Conservation (DOC) is under threat and needs to improve. We would like to return to having a more heartfelt relationship rather than just a policy-based arrangement. It is significant that their director general Lou Sanson has already made contact with Ngāi Tahu to assess the quality of the relationship.

A week long DOC staff training programme was recently held at Ōtākou and it is still receiving acolades from DOC. It was a positive experience for all involved – boy can those DOC staff sing and also great guitaring by those pou from the north.

DOC managers will be expected to identify issues and help to build the relationship. We hope that the new appointment, which is to be made in November, will help by contributing ideas from Kāi Tahu on how to fill this role. 29

Dunedin postman honoured

We recently celebrated Frank Meenan’s 40 years of service to New Zealand Post in style at Auckland’s Langham Hotel. The theme for the evening was ‘celebrating dedication’ and Pio Terei was the master of ceremonies.

Kī mai ki ahau he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao. He tangata. He tangata. He tangata. Ask me what is the most important thing in the world. It is people. It is people. It is people.

Frank has always worked as a postie in Dunedin. Rain, snow, sunshine, he walks around 18-20 kilometres a day, six days a week. “I look forward to seeing people who have become good friends. They wait for me at their letterbox, so I guess it works both ways. They tell me things they are unable to tell other people face to face, and for many of them I am the only person they talk to each day. So, for me that has been the most rewarding aspect of my work,” he says. In honour of Frank’s service to New Zealand Post we would like to share this māori proverb:

Frank Meenan with his sister Sonnia Meenan and Pio Terei.

Rangatahi on campus

Some Ōtākou members working in the city and at the University of Otago are meeting with Ōtākou rangatahi to awhi and support them, have kai or coffee or whatever they please. If you are studying in Dunedin and want to know more about this, contact the Ōtākou Rūnaka office. We are also looking for possible candidates for the Dunedin mayoral mentoring programme. Ōtākou members Paulette Tamati-Elliffe and university student, Talia Ellison.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015

We are pleased that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has agreed to fund a project co-ordinator to be based here in Dunedin to assist in planning for the Hui-ā-Iwi in November 2015. Meetings are ongoing between the working party, which is made up of representatives from Ōtākou, Puketeraki, Moeraki and the events team at Te Rūnanga. Once the role is filled we look forward to planning a successful hui.

Hui at Ōtākou

Reminder that our booking calendar is already filling up for next year. If you are considering a hui at Ōtākou please book well in advance to ensure your booking is secure.

Fruit tree pruning wānanga

Thanks to all those who were involved in the recent fruit tree pruning wānanga held in the māra kai. The wānanga was held to develop practical skills as a hapū to ensure future generations reap the rewards. A special thanks to Fred Smith from the North East Valley community gardens, who made the trip out to the marae to share his knowledge, built up over 40 years of working in orchards. Our māra kai is flourishing in this fresh spring weather. If you’re ever in the area, pop up and see Pete in the māra, no doubt he will have something sustaining to boast in there. Ka mihi aroha ki a koutou e te whānau o Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Peter Asher, rūnanga member and groundsman prunes one of the trees.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora koutou katoa, ngā mihi aroha e te whānau whānui o Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha hoki.

We now have our first set of draft redevelopment plans for the wharekai. A great start and the working group is currently looking at them. Our waharoa is being replaced by James York on 6 September and you will get updated in the next pānui.

Greetings one and all, how the heck are you all? We have recently attended and supported lots of community hui and mihi. We were fortunate to also host a few kapa haka performances from some of our local kōhanga, early childhood centre and a primary school. They were fantastic and we managed to get some great photos of the day also.

I hear they had a weka cull? Where’s mine? My pot is still empty. Anyway whānau, I hope you are all well and slowly getting over the winter blues, it’s spring now so yay.

The launch of Pūtahitanga and the workshop were held at the marae with a good turnout. Will look forward to seeing the ideas from whānau come to fruition.

Big hello to whānau in the north and overseas. Keep in touch with your whānau here and let us know you are ka pai? Well, it’s a short pānui this month, stay safe and keep well whānau. Aroha nui to you all. Nā Squirrel on the Hill.

Lots of other things are happening as well as our normal hui. The local Polyfest was again a fantastic success and well done to all those who participated. The Southern Institute of Technology nursing and nanny students came to visit us. It was great to see and talk with them. The local Te Ture Whenua hui was held at Ascot Park and chaired by Michael Skerrett. Exciting news from the kitchen, they are looking at getting a combi cooker – there will be nothing stopping them now.

Kōhanga Reo perform their waiata.

The Cottage Kindergarten performs a waiata.

Tisbury School kapa haka group.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Rā whānau

over the lawns. Whitebaiters who have previously been frustrated by the early season river conditions, are now enjoying a more fruitful harvest.

If you have celebrated a birthday recently we trust that you had a great day and celebrated in style.

Rūnanga update

Kōanga brings fickle weather, which at times can cause havoc but as signs of new life start to appear both in the garden and in the paddocks, we celebrate spring and the new life it brings.

Kia ora whānau, As the days begin to lengthen we welcome spring and eagerly anticipate the arrival of daylight saving. From the vantage point of our warm and newly refurbished office, we spare a thought for whānau, who are employed in fishing, farming and forestry, who have no choice but to work in the elements. The gardeners among us will be itching to get to work as they watch the moss creep

This month the office has been chaotic, as the building work for the upgrade is nearing completion. With the building completed, all that remains to be done is the gib-stopping and painting.

Southland Stags

At the beginning of the month we welcomed the Southland Stags on to Takutai o te Tītī Marae. The group enjoyed a three-day stay at the marae, as they attended a pre-season team-building session at Colac Bay and in the surrounding area. The Stags undertook a series of challenges from The Amazing Race to gather kai. They were also inspired by Master Chef and competed in a cook-off at the Colac Bay Tavern. The locals were treated to some ‘interesting’ culinary concoctions – some of which were more palatable than others. The Stags thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the marae and we wish them all the best for the ITM Cup.

The Southland Stags.

Kanakana monitoring

Since autumn, kanakana/lamprey, have been migrating up the awa in Murihiku. Unfortunately over the past three years this tasty taonga has been found sick, with red skin markings (bruising/haemorrhaging), otherwise known as Lamprey Reddening Syndrome.

If you see or catch any kanakana this season while whitebaiting or fishing, regardless of whether it’s healthy or unhealthy, our office would like to hear from you. If you would like to be involved in any future monitoring programmes please contact the office. Nā Dr Jane Kitson.

This year the rūnaka have been monitoring kanakana within our takiwā, with particular focus on the Aparima River. There has also been monitoring on the Waiau, where we have received help from a local. While monitoring the Aparima River, we have discovered not only kanakana (one being a pouched adult male) but also bullies, freshwater prawns, pātiki/ flounder, tuna, smelt, trout, a mallard duck (which got away) and a stoat (which didn’t get away). Thanks to Iain, Angus, Ruairidh, Dene Cole and others who are helping to monitor the Aparima River, all of whom have enjoyed their time on the awa. We would also like to acknowledge the great work of whānau from other rūnaka, who have been involved in kanakana monitoring and research on other awa in Murihiku – particularly the whānau of the Waikawa River and Te Ao Nui/Mataura Falls.

Affected kanakana.

Net full of kanakana on the Waiau River.

Riverton Primary School exchange

Every year, Riverton Primary School participates in an exchange with Melbourne-based Scoresby School. Ten rangatahi from Scoresby School travelled over in March and in return 10 Riverton kids were sent to Melbourne in May. My family hosted two girls, their names were Olivia and Georgia. We showed them round our amazing town and city, where they got to experience and try new things.

Eureka Tower, Science Works, the markets, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne Zoo, the Puffing Billy and the RFL football game. My host family took Tiana and I to the Jump factory. I really enjoyed my time there and really liked my host family. If you ever get the opportunity to do something like this, I suggest you take it. This was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Nā Tania Bull.

I was one of 10 Riverton Primary School children who went on this amazing trip. I fundraised for my trip by selling raffles tickets and scratchy boards and I received great support from my community. I would like to say a big thank you to the Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka for their $200 donation. In the beginning, I was nervous but as I walked towards the plane I started to feel less unsure. When we landed in Christchurch, I saw some of my whānau there. We then flew to Auckland – I had never been there before. When we landed in wonderful Melbourne, I was over the moon. We walked through customs and grabbed our bags and went to meet our host families. I was staying with Olivia’s family with my class mate, Tiana. I wasn’t quite sure at first but then I started to get confident. We went back to their home and slept. Highlights of the trip were visiting the aquarium,

Tania Bull.

Riverton Primary students in Melbourne.

Colac Foreshore Road

Our community hui will be held on 2 October at 7pm. Come along and show your support to the community and see if we can get the road fixed. Representatives from Southland District Council and Environment Southland will be in attendance. This is a major concern to us all as the piece of road washed out is opposite our Ō Kōura wetlands.

If this road washes out and the toxic material gets washed into our sea, we are in dire straits. We need to take a stand. Make the councils realise the best option is not to ignore this. Come and support this hui and get behind this cause. If you wish to become involved please contact the office at 175 Palmerston Street, Riverton. You can call us on 03 234 8192 or email us at office@orakaaparima.org.nz

As you all know, Ō Kōura used to be the Colac Bay refuse site (years ago) and has toxic waste buried there. 33

Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

(Time still to be confirmed).The kōrero is to assess the feasibility of a mātaitai around the Ruapuke Island group. How this kaupapa is to proceed will be decided by the kōrero at the hui.

Rä whänau

To find out more about other mātaitai, check out the list on www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Maori/Management/ Mataitai/default.htm

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

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

For more information on this hui please contact Melvin Cain at cainfam@xtra.co.nz with ‘Ruapuke Mātaitai’ in the subject line; or phone Melvin on 03 417 8926. (Melvin is Naina Kihau Russell’s grandson, and Kohuwai’s son).

Ruapuke Island Group mātaitai

A hui of interested Ruapuke Island landowners and whānau regarding a proposed mātaitai is planned for Saturday, 4 October at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff.

Hokonui Māori Endowment Fund

Applications are invited from tertiary and secondary school students, form three onwards, for the Hokonui Endowment Fund. This is an education fund for applicants who can trace their whakapapa to the original Māori Owners of Rakiura/Stewart Island.

The following dates have been set: Monday 4 October and 3 November.

Pānui contributions

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

Applications can be obtained from the rūnanga office, or if more information is required you can contact the following people: Christian Fife 03 217 8706; Laina Niha 03 212 8962; Ricky Topi 03 212 8556; Louise Fowler 03 212 8577; Karen Johnson 03 212 7384.

Membership database

We are currently updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz to request registration form/s. We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses, to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

Monthly rūnanga hui

Members are welcome to attend monthly rūnanga hui that are held at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff at 6pm. In the event the marae is booked for other functions, the hui will be transferred to the meeting room at the rūnanga office at 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Please gather for the pōwhiri from 5.30pm for a 6pm start on Friday 7 November. More details will follow in the October issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka. Meetings All meetings for Kāi/Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Inc. will be held on the second Saturday of each month. The next meeting is on 11 October. The venue is yet to be advised. All Kāi/ Ngāi Tahu whānau members are invited to attend these meetings. Kāi/Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau Incorporated, Head Office, 20 Rembrandt Place, Papakura, Auckland.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2014 Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Hui o Kāi/Ngāi Tahu whānui. We will be holding our Hui-ā-Iwi 2014 from 7-9 November at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, Manukau Institute of Technology, Gate 12, Ōtara Rd, Ōtara, Auckland.

Election results

Assistant treasurer: Linda Williams nominated by Ronald Rissetto, seconded by Raelynn Bennett – elected unopposed.

Here are our new executive committee members elected at our recent annual general meeting: President: Riki Kohi, nominated by Raelynn Bennett, seconded by Ronald Rissetto – elected unopposed.

Kaumātua vice-president: Ronald Rissetto and Kukupa Tirikatene were reappointed.

Secretary: Meri Kohi, nominated by Linda Williams/ Jonathan Sargisson, seconded by Linda Williams/ Ronald Rissetto – elected unopposed.

Junior vice-president: Jonathan Sargisson, nominated by Mereana Silbery, seconded by Linda Williams – elected unopposed.

Assistant secretary: Brian How nominated by Mereana Silbery, seconded by Ronald Rissetto – elected unopposed.

Committee members: Jacqueline Edwards, Waipounamu Silbery, Taare Hohaia, Raelynn Bennett, Sue Nicol, Daniel Ryder, Pamela Ryder, Reina Whaitiri, Maha Tomo, Thalia Ulrich, Kathy Livermore, Peter Rissetto and Jacky Ransfield.

Treasurer: Reina Whaitiri, Sue Nicol, Linda Williams all declined nominations. Mereana Silbery nominated by Ronald Rissetto, seconded by Shanan Kohi – elected unopposed.

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Our hui On 17 August, we held our Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui at Tauranga Boys’ College. It was a beautiful day and a bumper crowd attended to listen and welcome our guest speaker, Uncle Terry Ryan from the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit.

Continuing on the theme of education, chair Huey drew attention to the recent honour that was bestowed upon Fred Newton by Tauranga Boys’ College whose wharenui, Aronui, is our meeting venue. Fred was made a life member of the school, the tenth person ever to receive the honour. In response to our pakipaki, Fred had a wry comment or two to make about his 27 years and one term as head of the science department at the school.

Anna Were reported on the planned hīkoi south, an exciting opportunity to learn about our ancestors and Ngāi Tahu history. The trip is now virtually signed and sealed but for those who missed out, save your pennies because Anna says it could be the forerunner of more trips to come.

With the business of the day attended to, we turned our attention to Uncle Terry, who is such an entertainer. He obviously missed a career in stand-up comedy because he had us all in stitches.

Laurie Loper reported that a meeting is to be held in the near future between Tā Mark Solomon and Dr. Adrienne Alton-Lee. Laurie first met up with Dr. Alton-Lee when she was a co-researcher alongside the well-known learning researcher, the late Professor Graham Nuthall.

His legendary knowledge of, and aroha for, whakapapa was in full display – vintage Terry. He gave us a sense of how he felt during the earthquakes and how they impacted him in regards to his mahi around whakapapa. He told us how he tried to keep the records intact and safe throughout the temporary refuges. He spoke of the impact that computer technology has had on his role. Each point he made was tied to an amusing story, selected from his vast library of memories.

Adrienne also works with the chief education adviser and the Ministry of Education and she heads a small but very effective Best Evidence Synthesis (BES) programme which is producing very well-regarded, teacher-friendly resources. These resources have already been shown to boost the performance of Māori students.

Huikakau Kawe presented Uncle Terry with a taonga, a piece of tūhua (obsidian) mounted on a worked base, something personal to him that he can keep on his work desk close to his beloved whakapapa. It’s a taonga that carries the mauri of our rōpū and one that serves as a reminder of how highly we regard him at Tauranga Moana.

We are hoping for good outcomes once Tā Mark Solomon and Dr. Adrienne Alton-Lee meet. The effectiveness of the BES programme can be judged by the fact that it has already fielded 7000 inquiries including some from overseas. A local intermediate school, that uses the BES materials, was recently awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for educational excellence. Chair Huey reported on an education initiative that he and Laurie are aiming to progress, which may also benefit Māori students. Uncle Joe Briggs gave his tautoko to the educational initiatives that are being undertaken.

At close of the day, Uncle Joe reminded the gathering that their presence was required at the next bi-monthly hui, as we will all need to attend a pōwhiri and welcome our next guest speaker Arihia Bennett, chief executive officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

The next hui is set for Sunday 19 October, at Tauranga Boys College wharenui and will begin at 1pm. All whānau are welcome to attend. Nā Laurie Loper.

Uncle Terry Ryan speaking to whānau at the Tauranga bi-monthly hui with Chair Huey Rurehe seated.

Whānau starting to arrive for the bi-monthly hui.

The Office • •

Calling for project applications now

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

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Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help.

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To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu cultural leadership across all pillars Ensuring intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars To have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc) All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural expression.

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

Applications close Friday 27 March 2015. Any applications received after 27 March 2015 will not be accepted. Note: The Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee meet in May to make decisions on all applications. Project timelines should commence after this time. Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue for you. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply or email funds@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

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Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te Reo – language Mahi Toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga Kai –food gathering practices Ngā Uara – values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation 9. Mana Tangata – self-determination, self-confidence, self-purpose, self-transcendence.

All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives:

All applications must show how they aim to increase cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui. Applications must also clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to building cultural knowledge and participation. 36

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

Last month Te Pānui Rūnaka published this image on the back page and requested names or information be provided about the photograph. This photo is in the Ngāi Tahu Archive at Macmillan Brown Library, and is entitled: Ngāi Tahu hui “Te Mangungu Marae, Hutt Valley”. Māwhera owners.

however, we would still love to receive feedback from anyone who may have knowledge to add to this image. So please do not hesitate to make contact with either Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800-524-8248) if you have information about this or any of the Whakaahua Tīpuna/ Whānau images we have published. Kia ora.

Unfortunately we have not yet heard back from anybody with names or information about this photograph,

Last month’s cover image.

Global Broadcast Te Rūnanga will be providing a secure video broadcast, which you will be able to access from your personal computer or hand-held device anywhere in the world, provided you have internet service.

Hui-ā-Tau 2014 update

To gain access to the broadcast you will be required to know your whakapapa number and password. This will ensure only Ngāi Tahu whānui are able to log-in to view the broadcast.

On Friday 21 November at 6am, Ngāti Waewae will be opening their marae in a dawn ceremony; this will be followed by a 10am pōwhiri. The following day, Saturday 22 November, starting at 9.30am, Hui-ā-Tau (HaT) will take place in the whare tīpuna at Arahura Marae, Hokitika.

If you don’t know your whakapapa number and your pin (password), you will need to ring the Ngāi Tahu Contact Centre for assistance on 0800 Kāi Tahu - 0800 524 8248.

Hubs This year we are again offering whānau who are unable to attend HaT, the opportunity to participate at one of three hubs, where a live video broadcast will be available.

Once you have your correct details, you will be able to access the broadcast via the Ngāi Tahu web site. Full log-on Instructions will be published in the October addition of Te Pānui Rünaka.

Satellite hubs will be located at Waihōpai, Ōtākou (to be confirmed) and Ōtautahi (to be confirmed).

The judges were Lynne Harata Te Aika, Teena Henderson and Tahu Paki. Their tautoko and feedback was greatly appreciated by all, as were the impressive impromptu performances from audience members in between each group.

Tahu FM at kapa haka competition

On 7 August, Rocky Roberts, one of the Tahu FM Breakfast Show hosts, was the Master of Ceremonies at the Te Hui Ahurei o Te Tai o Poutini kapa haka competition in Westport.

Makaawhio has their very own “Tom Jones” aka kaumātua Richard Wallace who entertained everyone with a waiata that had the whole theatre spellbound. The passionate performances by the rangatahi confirmed that it will continue to grow and allow many more to participate in the future. Perhaps it will even inspire some to continue kapa haka after school and who knows, perhaps we’ll see some of them on the stage at Te Matatini one day.

This competition has only been going for a few years and this year 21 schools took part, which was great to see. After the official pōwhiri and blessing by Poutini Ngāi Tahu whānau, the competition started and many comments were passed noting the continued improvement of the performances.

Tahu FM can be heard on 90.5 FM in Christchurch, Kaikōura 90.7 FM, Timaru 89.1 FM, Dunedin 95.0 FM and Invercargill 99.6 FM, Sky Radio channel 423 and streaming everywhere on www.tahufm.com

Introducing Rocky Roberts

When Rocky Roberts (Kāi Tahu) left high school he had no idea what he wanted to study. Apart from his childhood dream of wanting to become an All Black, Rocky says he had no aspirations growing up.

Tahu FM, he worked at Radio Network, where he wrote advertisements and worked as a sports commentator.

“I’ve been slow getting off the mark in things like learning te reo Māori and getting into broadcasting; I didn’t start broadcasting until I was 36 or 37,” he says.

When Tahu FM advertised for a new announcer, it was perfect timing. “Everything happened at once - I got my degree working in radio, I became interested in learning te reo and Māoritanga and then this opportunity came,” he says.

Rocky, now 47, was born and raised in Westport (Kawatiri) but his whānau are originally from Kaikōura. His parents and two of his three brothers still reside on the West Coast while he and his partner, Kelli Tuuta ( Ngāti Mutunga/Taranaki) and his son, Monahan (Monnie) Tuuta-Roberts, live in Christchurch.

Rocky has worked at Tahu FM for a year where he is one of the hosts of the Big Breakfast show. He says he is extremely lucky to have Sheree Waitoa (aka Sista) as the co-host of their show, as she has encouraged him to learn more te reo and to use it in their work environment.

It was Rocky’s passion for sport that sparked his interest in broadcasting. He studied and trained at the New Zealand Broadcasting School (Te Kura Pāpaho o Aotearoa) in Ōtautahi and prior to joining the team at

“At the moment I’m learning, learning, learning, because it’s a tool I need for work. If I was a builder I’d need a hammer and a saw but here I need te reo Māori,” he says. Rocky grew up in a household that did not speak te reo and as a result he has been actively learning the language on and off for years. Both his partner Kelli and their son Monnie speak te reo and Rocky says he’s been keen to set a good example for his son by learning more. He is also completing studies twice a week at Canterbury University, where he studies under Associate Professor Te Maire Tau, learning about Ngāi Tahu iwi history. In his spare time Rocky plays social softball for the Kapatata softball club. He also enjoys taking his son back to Westport to see their whānau. “Once you get kids, it’s kind of like their interests become your interests and their interests become a little bit more important than yours,” he says.

Rocky Roberts – getting te reo sussed.

Rocky is well-travelled having visited Africa, the Middle East, all of Europe and Eastern Europe and lived in London for seven years. That’s where he met Kelli.

“Volunteer to do stuff - we’ve got people who volunteer in the weekends. You’ve got to work hard and study for it, and if you volunteer at your local newspaper or radio station, people will get to know you.”

He admits that one of the challenges of his radio role is getting up at 4.30am and arriving at the studio around 6am every morning. “Being lively at 6am is not easy but the cool thing about working in radio is that there’s always something happening and you get to meet interesting and famous people,” he says.

In five to 10 years, Rocky would love to be still working for the iwi. He also hopes that he is fluent in te reo Māori. “I get all the jokes in English but it would be nice to be able to get the jokes in Māori when everyone else does. Sometimes I’m laughing a minute or so later. I want to get the joke when everyone else gets the joke. I want to have te reo sussed so I’ll keep working on it,” he says.

He adds that working as an iwi radio announcer is very rewarding and those aspiring Māori wanting to get into broadcasting, there is no harm in pestering editors and people in the industry. He says it’s a great way of showing that you are interested in the mahi.

Koha certificates

A Whai Rawa member recently arranged a koha of $50 to two (unrelated) Ngāi Tahu tamariki who didn’t qualify for matched savings in the year 2013. The tamariki were chosen at random and are now guaranteed to receive matched savings next year.

Whai Rawa annual report

Members will have recently received our annual report. Highlights for this year include an increase in membership by 1,200;plus members’ savings are now in excess of $35 million. Since inception members have withdrawn over $3 million towards tertiary education, first home ownership and for aged 55+ retirement.

If you would like to koha a whānau member with additional savings for their Whai Rawa accounts, for example for an upcoming birthday or Christmas, please contact the office on 0800 942 472.

The 2014 annual report is now available to download on the Whai Rawa website at www.whairawa.com. It has been emailed to all households we have an email address for and posted to those who we don’t have an email addresses for. We encourage you to discuss the report with whānau, especially tamariki and to review the highlights. Individual reports inside the front cover from the Whai Rawa Chair Diana Crossan, and Kaiwhakahaere Tā Mark Solomon are well worth a read.

Kaumātua grants

If you are aged 65 or older at the end of 2014 you are eligible to receive a kaumātua grant in November. All those we have an address for should receive an information letter by the end of September. If you haven’t received this letter by the first week of October please contact us on 0800 942 472.

financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can apply for up to $5,000.

Whānau reo

This fund will provide financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events/KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Kāi Tahu takiwā. Applicants can apply for up to $2k per whānau per year.

KMK funding

Kia kūrapa. The last funding round for 2014 closes on the 31 October. We currently have three funds available for individuals, whānau and cluster groups to develop their te reo Māori.

Kāika reo

This fund supports 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 language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3500.

Kā manukura o te reo

This fund can provide intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted

Kura reo Kāi Tahu 2015

Ko tō tātou nei reo tēnei e karaka nei, hikitia, hāpaika. Kura Reo Kāi Tahu will be held 12-16 January 2015. A friendly reminder to all Kāi Tahu iwi members that this is your last chance to apply for funding to attend this event. If you have any questions in regards to this event or KMK funding please contact Brett Lee, email brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 03 974 0004 / 0800 KAI TAHU.

Learning and playing in te reo Māori.

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Kura Reo Rakatahi is a youth-focused te reo leadership programme, a pilot initiative funded by Mā Te Reo, facilitated by Kotahi Mano Kāika, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This 4-day te reo Māori immersion programme will be hosted at Ōtākou Marae, on the Otago Peninsula, from 8 - 11 October, 2014. This first Kura Reo Rakatahi is aimed at rakatahi Māori who live in the Otago/ Southland area.

The key purpose of this Kura Reo is to provide an opportunity for rakatahi aged between 13 - 18, who are passionate about learning te reo Māori to make connections with each other as future te reo Māori advocates and leaders for their whānau; to learn in a variety of contexts outside of the school classroom environment; and, to extend and increase their knowledge, confidence and fluency in te reo Māori.

Kura Reo Rakatahi is aimed at all learning levels: • those who have just started learning te reo • those who are learning but are not yet conversational • those who are more confident and competent with te reo.

Contexts will include - wānaka reo intensive learning sessions - waka ama - mahika kai - taiaha (boys) - hākī and general food preparation - learning traditional stories, waiata, haka, poi.

Students will be placed in appropriate learning groups for the formal learning sessions. It is expected that everyone will participate in all aspects of the programme, including assisting with food preparation when appropriate, and general marae house-keeping, abiding by all tikaka and kawa on the marae.

Limited places available. For more information or to register your interest please email: paulette@ngaitahu. iwi.nz , phone: 021 714 658 or check out our Facebook page for more information.

Kura Reo Rakatahi – a chance to learn while having fun.

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Reo o te wā (Language of the season) Marama: Rima (September) Ono (October) Kaupeka: Kana (Spring) Kīwaha: Namunamuā – Delicious/yummy

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KMK events calendar Initiative

When

Who / te reo level

KMK funds

Closes 31 October

Intermediate to advanced speakers wishing to upskill their te reo development.

Kura Reo Rakatahi (Pilot youth 8 - 11 October at Ōtākou Marae te reo leadership programme)

Rakatahi Māori e kākaunui ana ki te reo Māori. Otago/Southland region.

Aoraki Matatū (Te Reo development and leadership programme)

Intermediate to advanced speakers of te reo.

28 - 30 Whitu

For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone: 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kaitahureo

builds knowledge and skills for leadership in a farming environment. Total Training director, Carol Kirk says she expects the leadership training to have a direct impact on performance at each farm.

Nurturing future leaders

The Ngāi Tahu Farming leadership programme is offering a hand-up to employees wanting to rise through the ranks.

“What I want is for group participants to learn from each other. There’s not one ‘best style of leadership’; everyone has come to the group with a variety of skills and strengths.

Currently 10 staff are taking part in a year-long fullyfunded leadership development programme, which

They are learning how they can use and develop those skills and strengths to get the best out of their teams on the farms – and how they can get the best from their teams in terms of farm production.”

Clayton says the Ngāi Tahu Farming leadership programme is about providing staff training opportunities so they are better equipped to successfully apply for more senior roles.

The training programme includes an introduction to leadership, relationship building, communication and interpersonal skills, team-work, motivation, performance management, time management, improving selfconfidence and on-the-job training.

“In the same way that Whenua Kura is training up Ngāi Tahu and Māori from other iwi to work on the Ngāi Tahu Farms, the Ngāi Tahu Farming Leadership programme is about training opportunities for our current employees. We’ve made it a priority to invest in our staff, in particular our Ngāi Tahu staff so they are best-positioned to climb the management ladder.”

Ngāi Tahu Property General Manager Farming, Andrew

Meet the directors

As Ngāi Tahu Farming continues to develop, six new directors have been appointed to govern farming operations.

international coal industry. He has been a full member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1993 and the NZ Institute of Directors since 2007.

Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Mike Sang says the move reflects the increasing size and scale of farming operations and the expected opportunities and complexity that will come of this. “The Ngāi Tahu Property team has made excellent progress converting former exotic forest land into farms. To support this growing business, we have appointed a specialist board to govern and oversee Ngāi Tahu Farming.”

Rick Braddock has more than 30 years’ experience in the New Zealand agricultural industry in various roles including banker, adviser, director, investor, CEO and farmer. He is currently owner/director of Awanui Consultants Limited, an agricultural investment advisory business. Rick operates his own farm on Motutapu Island. Andrew Macfarlane is the founding director of Macfarlane Rural Business Ltd and has been a practicing farm management consultant since 1981. He is passionate about food production, sustainable use of water and the results and the use of science, education and communication strategies.

Mike says over the next year, assets and farming operations will transition across from Ngāi Tahu Property into Ngāi Tahu Farming. “This approach is in line with how we run all our investments and businesses. We believe it is best to have a specialist and focused board familiar with the sector and nature of the business. “We will continue to engage with manawhenua as we are doing now and we will continue to seek specialist operating advice from our current range of partners and advisors.”

Gail Tipa (Ngāi Tahu), has whakapapa associations with a number of rūnanga. She chooses to affiliate to Te Rūnanga o Moeraki. She was an associate director with Ngāi Tahu Property from March 2013 to August 2014. Gail is director of Tipa and Associates, providing resource management advice and research services to a wide range of clients including iwi and Crown entities, as well as private companies. Gail has representative, trustee and directorship experience.

Mike added that the initiative is not ‘out of the blue’ but rather another step for commercial development. “We look forward to continuing this development over the next few years and beyond. “

Richie Smith has been managing director of Richie Smith Ltd since 2003, specialising in new business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions and change management. He has extensive directorship experience and is currently chairman of Hilton Haulage Transport Group, Heavy Diesel Parts and Services Ltd, and Pacific Biocomposites Ltd. Richie is a director with Southfuels Ltd, M2M NZ ltd and Timaru District Holdings Ltd. He also acts as an advisor to fast growth companies in the technology sector.

The new directors Gill Cox (chair) is an independent director with a particular interest in governance and strategic/business planning. He currently holds a number of directorships and trusteeships and maintains a keen interest in professional education and development. For many years he has been executive director of one of New Zealand’s larger post-graduate professional education/ development programmes.

Richie also has twenty years of national and international executive roles behind him and a strong general management background. He has also had considerable experience in the dairy processing industry.

Barry Bragg (Ngāi Tahu – Awarua Rūnanga, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Whakatōhea) was appointed to the Ngāi Tahu Property Board in 2009. He has been Chairman of Ngāi Tahu Property Limited since 2012. Barry has a 20-year career, in executive roles, in the

Pānui Annual general meeting

Port Levy MR874 BLK 2B2 and 1C2 sections. Notice is given to the above owners that an annual general meeting will be held at Tūtehuarewa Marae, Port Levy at 1.30pm on Sunday 14 December. The agenda will include: • Karakia • Apologies

• • • •

Trustees report Financial report Adoption of lease Adoption of review of Trust Order

For further information contact Meri Crofts, phone: 03 338 4554 or email: meri.crofts@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu writers’ wānaka

Booker Prize winner Keri Hulme (Ngāi Tahu), will facilitate a writers’ wānaka from 23-25 January 2015. The wānaka will be held at Waihao Marae in Morven near Waimate. If you would like more information, or are interested in attending contact Janine Karetai by email: jkaretai@slingshot.co.nz

Keri Hulme.

Tawera MR897 Sec2 Ahuwhenua Trust

An annual general meeting will be held at Tuahiwi school (Rehia building at rear) on Monday 27 October at 2pm (Labour Day). Agenda: • Opening and trustee report • Apologies and proxies

• • • •

Minutes of last AGM Financial report Retirement and nomination of new trustees General business.

Māori Law Centre clinics

Lawyers from the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre will be available in the following centres to assist all Māori, individual/ whānau with matters relating to Māori land. Clinics at Te Tai o Poutini/West Coast and Christchurch are subject to sufficient bookings. Where

When

Where

When

Arowhenua Marae 38 Huirapa Road Temuka

Tuesday 28 October 10.30am to 1pm

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga 1 Old Christchurch Road Arahura

Wednesday 29 October 1pm to 3.30pm

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga 219 Tuahiwi Road Tuahiwi

Thursday 30 October 11am to 1.30pm

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Wednesday 29 October 56 Brittan Street 9.30am to 12 noon Hokitika

For further information or to make an appointment please phone 0800 MAORILAW (0800 626 745).

Te Matatini 2015

Interested in having a stall in the Te Matatini Marketplace at Te Matatini 2015? Then we want to hear from you.

Te Matatini Festival 2015 will be a whānau-friendly, smoke-free, alcohol and drug free event. Instead of hot dogs and fizzy drink, only the best of southern kai and international cuisine will be on offer.

Hosted by the Waitaha Cultural Council, Te Matatini Festival will be held in the Special Events Arena, North Hagley Park Christchurch 4-8 March, 2015. This will be the world’s largest celebration of Māori performing arts, supported by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Christchurch City Council.

All stalls and exhibition sites will be situated in the Te Matatini Marketplace. The aim of the Marketplace is to provide a food and shopping experience for festival goers, with a variety of stalls showcasing local, Māori and distinctly southern kai, arts and crafts.

We are expecting more than 30,000 festival goers and at least 10,000 hungry mouths will be descending on North Hagley Park each day.

Key dates

2015 Friday 30 January, final stalls payment (60%) due. 20 January – 2 March, information provided to stallholders as required. 3 – 4 March, stallholder pack-in and briefing. 4 – 8 March, Te Matatini 2015 8 – 9 March, stallholder pack-out.

2014 Monday 22 September, stall applications open. Application form and Terms and Conditions available online. Friday 24 October, stalls applications close. Monday 3 November, applicants advised. Invoices sent to confirmed stallholders. Friday 28 November, first stalls payment (40%) due.

Te Matatini Marketplace stallholders – frequently asked questions What is the criteria for applying for a stall site?

To be eligible for a stall site at Te Matatini 2015 Christchurch applicants must: 1. Fill in and submit an application form (available online from Monday 22 September 2014); 2. Show that the products, goods or services sold or promoted through the stall will: - offer healthy Māori, local or southern kai - offer quality Māori, local or southern products, arts or crafts - promote healthy whānau and healthy lifestyles - offer Māori or southern arts or cultural experiences for festival goers 3. Agree to the stallholder terms and conditions 4. Pay the stall fee on time. Payment of 40% of the stall fee due by Friday 28 November 2014. Payment of 60% of the stall fee due by Friday 30 January 2015. How much is a stall? Food, retail, information/service and arts/cultural workshop sites are available at the following sizes and costs.

Corporate exhibitor sites are available at the following size and cost.

Stall size

Stall fee

Inclusions

Stall size

Stall fee

Inclusions

3m x 3m

$1,500 + GST

Marquee 2 stallholder passes 1 car park pass Power to site

6m x 6m

$5,000 + GST

3m x 6m

$2,000 + GST

Marquee 4 stallholder passes 2 car park passes Power to site

Marquee 6 stallholder passes 3 car park passes 2 trestle tables (1.8m) 4 chairs (plastic) Power to site

What if I have a truck or caravan or don’t require a marquee? Do I still have to pay the full stall fee? If you do not require the marquee, you will still need to pay the full stall fee.

No. Stallholders will need to arrange their own cash and Eftpos facilities. Is there Wi-Fi access on site? Yes. There will be Wi-Fi on site. Details on how to access this will be given during pack in.

Do I have to pay a commission? No. You do not have to pay a commission on top of your stall fee.

Will there be power to the stall sites? Yes. All stalls will have one power connection to their site. No individual generators are to be brought on site.

How will stalls be allocated? Stalls will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who meet the criteria outlined above and pay their stall fee on time.

Ticket sale update

Ticket sales have been steady. The largest seller is Fanzone, and we are already close to meeting our conservative target for this area. More than half the ticket sales are from the Canterbury region. Of the oneday sales, Thursday is the big seller, most likely due to South Island whānau supporting their kapa. Remember whānau, the early bird prices (the lowest price possible) are only available until the end of December 2014. The $10 youth daily ticket is a particularly great incentive for schools to buy now. Please visit www.tematatini.co.nz for information on ticket prices, Fanzone and VIP tickets.

Can I see the stalls map? A basic stalls map will be available from Monday 22 September on www.tematatini.co.nz/stalls Can I choose my own stall site? No. Stall sites will be allocated at the discretion of Te Matatini event team. Is there AWOP at the festival? No. There is no AWOP at this Te Matatini festival. It is cash/Eftpos only.

Visit www.tematatini.co.nz/stalls for more answers to your questions.

Will Te Matatini be providing a payment/cash/Eftpos system for stallholders?

The Whakaora Te Waihora science research on nutrient processing being done by a team led by the University of Otago has highlighted short-term changes in dissolved oxygen and other parameters, as being important for understanding and managing the lake. Technology now exists to provide continuous monitoring of water quality from stations in the lake that telemeter the information back to Christchurch every two or three hours. These water quality data are then able to be displayed on the web for any interested stakeholder to view.

Enhanced water monitoring for Te Waihora In the months ahead, a new water monitoring system in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is expected to improve overall management of the lake.

Tim says the two new telemetered water quality monitoring systems to be installed in the lake will replace the two conductivity meters already in place mid-lake and near the lake opening at Taumutu. The lake opening near Taumutu is the most dynamic area of the lake; it’s where the sea enters and has the most impact. The centre of the lake is the most representative of the rest of the lake area.

Tim Davie, Surface Water Resources and Ecosystems Manager, Environment Canterbury and Whakaora Te Waihora Workstream Leader, Science, hopes two new monitoring buoys will be installed in the lake in the next three or four months, pending approvals, and he is confident they will produce a data set that will be more useful for understanding the lake. Current water quality monitoring in Te Waihora consists of monthly samples taken at four sites around the lake. These are sent to a laboratory for analysis of a range of attributes. There are also two conductivity meters in the lake providing continuous records that are downloaded at the same time the samples are taken.

“Adding these water quality monitoring stations provides a rare opportunity to greatly enhance our scientific understanding of the short-term variations in water quality. When combined with the knowledge we have gained from the Whakaora Te Waihora research work on nutrient processing, there is an opportunity to improve our lake management using the new monitoring data.

“This monitoring is good for detecting long-term changes in water quality parameters and for deriving a lake trophic level index (TLI) but tells us very little about short-term changes in lake water quality,” Tim says.

Tim acknowledges that installing the buoys could be challenging. 46

They have been used previously in much deeper North Island lakes with good water clarity. Te Waihora is much shallower, has poor water clarity and gets extreme winds. This means the buoys will face greater physical challenges from the wind.

these monitoring systems, along with the Cawthron Institute staff, Dr Marc Schallenberg from the University of Otago, NIWA staff, Adrian Meredith from Environment Canterbury and Environment Southland staff, about the monitoring of Waituna Lagoon. From this, Alex has come up with a monitoring station design to specifically meet Te Waihora conditions. It uses sensors and telemetry supplied by Chris McBride of the University of Waikato.

However, Alex Ring, who has been maintaining the conductivity meters in the lake for the past six years, has spent a lot of time investigating alternatives for these types of stations. He has been in close contact with Professor David Hamilton’s team at the University of Waikato, which has proven expertise in working with

Ongoing maintenance of the monitors will be carried out by Environment Canterbury and live monitoring data will be available on their website.

A similar water monitoring system at Lake Waikaremoana in the North Island.

The Lake Waikaremoana fixed sensor buoy underwater.

A mission to Niue

Matt agrees with his dad: “I’ve got skills and experience that should set me up for life – and I wish this would get me automatic entrance to architecture school; but sadly I don’t think it does.”

What started out as a challenge set by his father, turned into a foreign aid-style mission to Niue for 17-year-old Matt Wilson (Ngāi Tahu) of Masterton. The Wairarapa teenager, a budding architect and designer, has undertaken a project to landscape and build a day-bed area for elderly patients at the hospital on the island of Niue.

Garry Wilson, who has been to Niue a number of times, suggested the small island nation to Matt because it relies heavily on overseas funding for major infrastructure projects and has limited resources of its own.

“I just hope to achieve a better way of life for the people in the aged care facility,” says Matt. “I enjoy helping people and designing things so it’s a good thing to do.”

After liaising with the local community, government officials, hospital staff, and other interested parties, as well as New Zealand High Commissioner to Niue, Mark Blumsky, Matt settled on developing an area for the aged to escape their rooms and relax in.

The idea for the project was sparked by, Matt’s dad, Garry Wilson, who set him a challenge to embark on an educational adventure – one that involved designing, building and then donating a structure to a community in need. There were a few conditions, including having an overseas element and the requirement to self-fund the project through sponsorship, donations and fundraising.

“The old hospital was destroyed by Cyclone Heta in 2004 and rebuilt near the airport. The aged care unit is attached to the hospital with eight elderly people sharing four rooms, and they are well looked after but they can’t really escape their rooms,” said Matt.

“I think it’s important that parents take an active role in opening up the world to their children as they get to the end of their schooling years,” says Garry Wilson. “I suspect most kids don’t have any idea about what they want to do – and to kick them out of the nest without an initial career path or goal is failing them.”

Matt got a team from Wellington’s architecture school at Victoria University on board.

He also received help from the architectural firms, First Light Studio and Darryl Silverwood to help him come up with a suitable design.

This sounded like a good starting point because it has taken two communities to make it happen. We asked the local iwi for advice and they gave us a couple of suggestions.

That design consisted of a day-bed structure that can be configured into four separate rooms or one large meeting room, by moving internal walls. The shipping container, once onsite is converted into a kitchen, laundry and toilet. “This allows the area to be multifunctional and used by the community as a whole because I really wanted the old folk to be part of the community again,” said Matt.

“We chose to call the area Ruamahana which means ‘warm haven,’ a place to feel the warmth of friendship, a place to feel culturally and spiritually connected, a place to enjoy being elderly. “We also wanted a physical reminder of the connection between the building team and the locals so went back to our river, the Ruamahanga. At school we have a tradition called ‘rock running’, which involves running with rocks from the river to where they are needed around the school. Niue is often called ‘The rock of Polynesia’ so I thought it would be fitting if we took one of our rocks to their rock.

“Matt accepted the initial challenge thinking it would be simple and reasonably easy,” says his father. “But when he decided on the hospital project I think the focus shifted away from him to those who deserve something special in their later years. I’ve been so proud of how he has grown over the last 15 months.”

“That rock was placed into a wall we made from their local rock. It symbolises the joining of our community with theirs and every time they look at it or touch it, they will remember us.”

Matt secured support from around 50 companies around New Zealand, who donated $75,000 worth of product or labour toward the project. “It was such a wonderful project that everyone just wanted to help as much as they could, there is no way I could have done it without their help. I can’t thank them enough,” said Matt. After the design phase, Matt and a small team did as much pre-assembly as they could before packing everything into the shipping container and sending it to Niue with the help of Kiwirail and Matson shipping. A team of 11, including five of Matt’s school friends from Rathkeale College in Masterton, then travelled over to Niue on 5 July. “We wanted the area to have a name that indicates the way it was built and what it’s to be used for. We thought that it would be nice to symbolise where it came from and who it was given to. I remembered that the river that runs past our home and school is called the Ruamahanga, which means the joining of two.

Matt and Garry Wilson with the building team.

Matt with the nursing staff.

The new rock wall and signage.

All artists please register your place with paemanucharitabletrust@gmail.com by 27 October. “To cultivate a vibrant Ngāi Tahu visual culture for future generations by exploring Ngāi Tahutanga through contemporary visual art” Paemanu: Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts was formed by a group of established Ngāi Tahu contemporary visual art professionals, dedicated to advancing Ngāi Tahu visual culture through creative and innovative artistic expression.

Nau mai, haere mai all Ngāi Tahu artists, all disciplines. Paemanu Wānaka Toi will be held from 4pm Thursday 27 November to 2pm Sunday 30 November at Rāpaki Marae, 37 Rāpaki Drive, Lyttelton, Christchurch. Waged $60, unwaged $40. Book your marae mattress (limited to 40) or arrange your own accommodation. The programme includes a hīkoi to Weka Pass to view rock art, Ngāi Tahu creation narratives and lots of art making. It will be suitable for all Ngāi Tahu artists over age 18, committed to art-making, and for all disciplines and experience levels. A key kaupapa of this wānaka is to develop whanaukataka and strengthen tuākana/tēina relationships within Ngāi Tahu contemporary visual arts. This Paemanu Wānaka Toi offers opportunities for Ngāi Tahu art practitioners to meet one another, kanohi ki te kanohi. We will workshop, connect, share ideas and aspirations, information, and discuss opportunities for future projects. We also have 10 scholarships of $200 each towards travel for new tertiary graduates or emerging artists wishing to attend. Apply by 13 October. Whare Rau by Ngāi Tahu artist, Jennifer Rendall.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: Adrienne Rewi 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 (Rāpaki) Ph: 03 328 9415 Em: rapaki@xtra.co.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Adan Te Huia Ph: 03 319 6523 Em: adan.tehuia@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

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

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This photograph is part of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board Collection that is in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. Information attached to this photograph is: “Christina West, b Niven, with her husband and family. Source Mrs Budd” If you are able to provide any names or further information , please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248). Any information would be greatly appreciated.