Te Pānui Rūnaka February 2021 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

KAHURU | FEBRUARY 2021

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Nic Tucker nō Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Picnic on the pā – pg 6

• Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival, Awarua – pg 32

• Whānau hīkoi – pg 13

• Sporting success at national event – pg 36

• Wāhi tapu site in safe hands – pg 20

• Kia Kūrapa highlights – pg 40

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere focus the need to remain vigilant as we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19. It can be so easy to slip back into complacency, but it is important that we all continue to observe the health protocols, and to use the COVID tracer app when visiting public places. In light of the community COVID-19 cases in Northland in January, the decision was made to hold the early February National Iwi Chairs Forum virtually to ensure the safety of those attending and their whānau. Despite not being able to meet kanohi ki te kanohi, it was a constructive hui. On day two we engaged with the Prime Minister and senior Cabinet ministers, which was extremely productive and positive. It has been collectively agreed that the Forum will develop an accountability framework for outcomes and measures relevant to te ao Māori that will be monitored over time to ensure we are tracking in the right direction. Following the forum, I attended Waitangi Day commemorations with my Ngāti Waewae whānau at Arahura Marae. It was a wonderful day of reflection with friends, family, and those in the wider community. Te Tai o Poutini turned on the beautiful weather, and we were thrilled to have about 250 people in attendance. I was honoured to speak on the day and my kōrero focused on the need for us to assert our tino rangatiratanga while working alongside the Crown – something you will have seen reiterated through our recent communications regarding freshwater and conservation kaupapa.

Huia tai mihi, huia tai maioha, kia whakamākūkūhia ake tā tātou kaupapa ki te tōmairaki o whakaaro matihere, i raro i a Matiti ki te ao, i a Uruao kai ruka, tēnā tātou katoa. Ki a koutou e te whānau kā tōnui o te tau e haere ake nei.

By now you may have seen that Ngāti Kahungunu has joined our freshwater statement of claim. This is the latest significant development in our pursuit for legal recognition of rangatiratanga over wai māori and we are pleased and honoured to have the tautoko of the country’s third largest iwi on this critically important kaupapa. You can expect to see more updates from us as we progress the claim over the next few months.

I trust you had a wonderful holiday with whānau and, like me, you have entered the new year feeling recharged and ready for what lies ahead. We all knew that 1 January 2021 was not going to be an instant reset, and that the challenges brought on by COVID-19 would continue. With that said, I am pleased to report both the Office and Ngāi Tahu Holdings are making solid progress in meeting their objectives this financial year. Our business units are tracking well and I mihi to our senior leaders once again for their decisiveness during this period. Despite the positive outlook, conditions remain challenging, particularly for our tourism businesses, while the borders remain closed. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash recently said the “cold, hard reality” was that it is unlikely international visitors will return to our shores before 2022, so we must continue to balance cautious optimism with realistic expectations.

I want to acknowledge a hugely important birthday within the iwi recently, and no I’m not talking about a taua or an aunty’s special day, although I’m sure there have been plenty of those to celebrate! I am, of course, talking about the 30th birthday of our iwi radio station, Tahu FM. It is hard to believe Tahu first hit the airwaves back on Waitangi Day 1991. When I think back to how much the world has changed since then, it is a testament to the mahi of all those involved over the years that the station has continued to thrive. I am so proud that we have our own channel to promote Ngāi Tahutanga and te reo Māori and to share whānau stories and waiata. I always enjoy my fortnightly kōrero with Piki on the Moata Rau breakfast show and I hope whānau do too. Hari huritau ki a Tahu FM!

A reminder of this was the recent increase (and subsequent decrease) in alert levels for Tāmaki Makaurau and the rest of the country following a period without restrictions. These setbacks bring into sharp

This year is already shaping up to be another busy one for the iwi, and by the time you receive this copy of 2

Cutting the Tahu FM birthday cake with Michael Skerrett. We’re joined by radio presenters Piki Skerrett-White and Pari Simpson.

Te Pānui Rūnaka we will have had our first Te Rūnanga hui for the year. As always, a core focus of the hui is the letter of expectation from Te Rūnanga to Ngāi Tahu Holdings. At a high level, the priorities set out in the letter include business resiliency and continuity, climate change response planning, a pandemic response plan, as well as our big central kaupapa of freshwater and, for Haea Te Awa, fulfilling its investments charter obligations and ensuring Papatipu Rūnanga opportunities are in place.

we started last year. This is a good way for us to stay connected with our Papatipu Rūnanga and hear from our Chairs on topics of interest or any concerns they may have. There will be a lot to report this year and I look forward to keeping you up to date with the latest, especially on the big issues for our iwi. For now, I wish all whānau the best for the year ahead. Stay safe and look out for one another – kia noho haumaru tātou.

Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Matapura Ellison and I will start to engage directly in regional hui with Chairs of our Papatipu Rūnanga soon to ensure we continue what

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai Aoraki, Woodblock print.

beautiful representations of our land for the walls of your whare.

Nic Tucker (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) is a full-time artist who uses woodblock prints to create images of Aotearoa. She graduated from Dunedin School of Art in 1992 and has awards in painting, 3D work, photography and drawing and have community commendations in art. She has also taught art at secondary level for 22 years and have taken tertiary courses in art.

You can find more of her work through Facebook (@NicolaTuckerArt) and through Instagram (@nicandcraigtucker) You can also Google Nic Tucker for a list of galleries her work is displayed in. If you would like your work to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, please submit it by email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

She has a deep understanding of our connection to our whenua and through this, her mission is to create 3

Kaikōura Rūnanga Congratulations

I am immensely proud of my wonderful daughter Isobelle-Rose Williams, eldest grandchild of Wayne and Rosemary Solomon of Ōaro, Kaikōura. Isobelle-Rose graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Māori Health. She has also been accepted into 2nd year Law and will continue her studies this year. "Hāpaitia te ara o te mātauranga kia pūmau ai te kaha, te rangatiratanga me te whakatupu mō ngā uri kei te heke mai". Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations. Amanda-Jane Solomon

Dr Ashley Howse graduated from the Otago School of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She is pictured with her fiancé David Ruha and their daughter Pania at her recent graduation. Ashley graduated wearing a Ngāi Tahu kākahu. Ashley is the mokopuna of the late Trevor Howse.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kia ora koutou! We hope everyone had a safe and whānau-filled summer break. Arahura Marae is back open and wishing everyone a happy 2021. A big mihi to everyone who celebrated their birthday in recent months. If you aren’t on the lists below, aroha mai and happy birthday!

Rā whānau

January Katrina Lang, Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu, Aaron Tauwhare, Summer Lilley, Rauhine Coakley, Charlie Downs, Liam Mulholland, Ella Duff, Violet Curtis February Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Jones, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie, Nellie Jane Robinson, Toko Lang, Sophie Tenbethy, Mia Robinson, Aroha Meihana, Ema Weepu, Ihaka Weepu, Shardey Harris March Nikita Lang, Amber Trevathan, Riley Burke, Alan Russell, Jackie Lang, Gary Lang, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith Stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana, Emily Duff, Elly Mulholland, Helena Mason, Jamie Whittle, Judith Turanga, Kaleb Mason, Karen Mason, Kim Mason, Missy Campbell, Ned Tauwhare, Santana Tainui, Shaquelle Culling, Tahlay Meihana Eiffe, Tenaya Meihana Eiffe.

New marae-based library service

Tēnā koutou Ngāti Waewae whānau koutou ko Ngāi Tahu whānui. Ko Rauhine Coakley tōku ingoa. I am the Community Engagement Librarian at Westland District Library, based in Hokitika. This is a new and exciting role created by Westland District Council and supported by the New Zealand Library Partnership Programme. The purpose of this role is to support and help develop a bicultural library service with kaupapa Māori at its heart; to forge new relationships; and to build ongoing meaningful engagement with local iwi, key stakeholders, community groups and organisations. My aim is to develop and facilitate opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, skills building and social interaction by running programmes, activities and events that promote te ao Māori, for example pūrākau, te reo o ngā rangatira, mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori etc. I would very much value whānau input and ideas – your tautoko is welcome and appreciated. It’s your library too whānau! Rauhine Coakley Rauhine.coakley@westlib.co.nz 027 2042 683 (03) 755 6208

Rangatahi Celebrating Success Day

In December, our Komiti Rangatahi held a Rangatahi Celebrating Success Day at Arahura Marae. This was an opportunity for Ngāti Waewae rangatahi to come along, share their achievements from the past year and learn about upcoming career and study opportunities from our guest speakers. We would like to thank all those who attended and congratulate them on their successes – it was a great day!

William and Hektor Simpson compete at Gold Nuggets

Congratulations and well done to William and Hektor Simpson who competed at the Gold Nuggets Motocross event in January. It was an awesome effort from both boys with Hektor finishing in 11th place and William finishing 2nd overall.

Arahura Pā picnic 2021

This year’s Arahura Pā picnic was another beautiful day on the marae with whānau, good kōrero, lovely waiata, lots of laughs, fun games and the best hāngī kai. It was a day to bring whānau together for a tradition that has continued, and will continue, for generations. Thank you to everyone who came and made it an awesome day once again!

Key dates

Please see image to the right for upcoming and important dates for Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga hui.

Rūnanga hui

Our next rūnanga hui will be held on Sunday, 11 April. From then on, it will be held bimonthly on the second Sunday of the month. If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our office administrator Elly by email: elly.mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or (03) 755 6451.

Marae bookings

For any marae bookings or queries, please contact Miriama by email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or (03) 755 6451.

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We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to Elly.

Registration

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae. If you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to, the Ngāi Tahu whakapapa unit is always very helpful. To contact the team please call 0800 KAI TAHU (524 824).

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa! We hope everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season and are easing back into mahi. It continues to be busy here on Te Tai o Poutini with many hui, and we are still catching up on all the Xmas emails!

Whānau Xmas pool party – 13 December

Whānau enjoyed a refreshing dip in the Hokitika Pools on Sunday, 13 December 2020 for our annual whānau Xmas pool party. We got to play on the new pool obstacle course, slipping and sliding off it with much laughter! Mihi to Alistair for cooking a delicious BBQ kai and once again the fruit kebabs were a hit. This year Pā Joe was the Hana Kōkō helper and handed out early Christmas presents. A great time was had by all – see you all again this year! Kāti Māhaki whānau

Makaawhio end of year kai and drinks

Every year as an ‘end of year’ breakup for all our kaimahi and volunteers, Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio put on kai and drinks in appreciation of all the hard mahi done throughout the year. For those of you who could not attend our shindig, thank you for everything you do for us.

Kūmara Races – 9 January

After last year’s cancellation, Makaawhio hired a marquee again this year in the hope it would be a beautiful sunny day. It was also Marie Mahuika-Forsyth’s 75th birthday the same weekend, so we decided to combine our events and have a double marquee for the day. Marie’s whānau decorated the marquee as per her very strict instructions of being a “Garden Party” theme. Taking it up a level, whānau travelled from all over the motu and all dressed up in floral prints to mark such a wonderful occasion. The day started off overcast and was a welcome relief from some of the sunnier days we had been having. As more and more whānau arrived, the cloud cover faded away to a stunning blue sky and the day began to take on a vibe of its own.

Marie Mahuika-Forsyth with 12 of her 16 mokopuna

Delicious kai was eaten (all day), lengthy conversations had, many photos were taken and the wins on the ponies were loudly celebrated. By the end of the afternoon a lot of love and laughter was shared as some sunburnt faces left the racetrack. Happy Birthday to Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and congratulations to whanauka Bo Smith and Liz Aratema who won the Kūmara Races 2021 “Couples Best Dressed”. See you all there next year!

Bo Smith and Liz Aratema – Best Dressed Couple winners

Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio would like to let whānau know that we are currently undertaking renovations/upgrades at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi and ask that you bear with us as we complete these. For the next few months, the marae will be closed for all bookings and visits. We know that it is always nice to drop in as you go past but we ask that you refrain from doing so. The rūnaka office will formally notify you when the marae is ready to receive whānau and manuhiri. Thank you for your understanding.

Waitangi Day 2021 – Arahura Marae

Waitangi Day 2021 saw a collaboration between Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and the Westland District Council at Arahura Marae in Hokitika where approximately 180 whānau and manuhiri attended the event. While the children played around the complex, jumping on the bouncy castle, getting tā moko stencils and playing outdoor board games, Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai spoke on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. After a kapu tī and a Gloriavale bun, whānau enjoyed a talk by Makaawhio rūnaka Chairman, Paul Madgwick who spoke on Te Tai o Poutini placenames. The day ended with a delicious kai with plenty for manuhiri to take home. We would like to thank everyone who attended and the whānau who helped out on the day, you guys are amazing as ever!

Bouncy Castle fun

Lisa Tumahai addressing the crowd

Manuhiri having a kapu tī

He pēpi

On 4 December 2020, Aotea blessed us with his grand entrance into the world. He is the son of Shannon David Mahuika-Wharerau and Tatiana Mahuika-Wharerau and is already so loved by all his whānau.

Aotea Kakau Jeffrey Mahuika-Wharerau

MARAMATAKA

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office.

Makaawhio whānau picnic and sports fun day

Saturday, 20 March, 11am to 3pm at Woodstock Domain. Come join us at Woodstock Domain for a family day, with a focus on fun, whānau and some friendly competition! BBQ and drinks are provided, but you are welcome to bring you own picnic kai. Nau mai, haere mai!

Rūnanganui Hui

Saturday, 27 March and 8 May These hui will be held at Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio office, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika and are open for members to attend should they wish to. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

ANZAC Day 2021 celebrations

Our annual ANZAC Day celebrations have been cancelled for 2021 due to the development of Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi. We are looking forward to hosting ANZAC Day again in 2022.

Waitangi Day 2022

Keep this date your calendar whānau as we will be hosting Waitangi Day 2022 at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi.

KEEPING IN CONTACT, KEEPING UP TO DATE

Membership database

Rūnaka website:

We are still working to find the members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau.

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

Members can also help by contacting the office to check if we have your correct address, phone numbers and e-mail contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna and also if they are registered.

E-pānui rūnaka

Phone 03 755 7885 or email Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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

He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

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

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga TUA – By the Ngāi Tahu Education Ambassadors, Tuahiwi Education and Ruia

Ūkaipōtanga - Because knowing who you are matters!

We have 10 active Ngāi Tahu education ambassadors across eight schools within the Ngāi Tūāhuriri takiwā. The schools were selected by the Tuahiwi Education Committee as they have strong, existing relationships with Ngāi Tūāhuriri and the ambassadors were identified by their kura as having natural leadership skills. The Ngāi Tahu Education Ambassador (NTEA) project has seen much success in recent months after a long hibernation due to COVID-19. The ambassadors, supported by the Tuahiwi Education Committee, kaitoko

The Ngāi Tahu Education Ambassador project was born out of need. Need for our rangatahi to be aware of existing opportunities for them and the need to ensure all Ngāi Tahu rangatahi in the Ngāi Tūāhuriri takiwā have the tools to succeed in education. The Tuahiwi Education Committee is committed to providing time and space for our rangatahi to grow their determination to design their future in a safe and well supported environment – why…

good old blood, sweat and no tears (thankfully!), they pushed through and provided an opportunity for other rangatahi that helped them to grow their knowledge, culture, and identity. They overcame huge learning curves and leant on each other when they needed to. The ambassadors would like to thank Ngāi Tūāhuriri (Tuahiwi), Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki), Ngāti Huikai (Koukourarata), Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki (Taumutu) and Ngāti Irakehu and Ngāi Tārewa (Ōnuku) for giving their time by sharing stories of the takiwā and the past, e kore te puna mihi e mimiti! The ambassadors would also like to thank the Ruia Fund for making this possible and Tuahiwi Education for guiding and supporting us. The Tuahiwi Education committee is extremely proud of these young and inspirational leaders as we support them walking into their futures. To keep up to date with our Tuahiwi Education rangatahi opportunities, please follow our Facebook page, Tūāhuriri Education.

mātauranga Rhea Te Aika-Puanaki and the Ruia Fund, came back with huge ideas to grow the knowledge, culture and identity of their rangatahi community. The NTEA’s have the autonomy to design projects that they believe will benefit, inspire and educate their peers inside kura and communities. In 2020 they came up with the idea of visiting local papatipu rūnanga to grow their Ngāi Tahutanga and the Ngāi Tahutanga of their peers. Their aim was to learn about the history of their tūpuna, starting at Kaiapoi Pā and moving through Te Pātaka a Rākaihautū to learn about the intricate histories of the people and places. They named their project TUA – meaning beyond. Beyond what they already know, beyond what they could even imagine new possibilities to be. TUA also links to tuakiri – identity. TUA ran in January and we can safely say that we are extremely proud of our Ngāi Tahu Education ambassadors and all their hard work! These rangatahi had no experience running a kaupapa like this but they came in and smashed it out of the park. From the ideas phase, to applying for funding through the Ruia Fund, to planning, organising, collaborating, problem solving and

TUA ki Koukourarata. Back to front, left to right: Paige Murphy, Paige Solomon-Osborn, Sophia Bennett Davis, Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell, twins Te Akaraupō and Tānemahuta, EllaRuby Gibson, Nicole Herbert, Kahu Heath Jones, Jolie Macdonald, Te Manaaki Karasulas, Te Miringa Karasulas, James McLennan, Jake Harding, Milla Barber, Alexandra Foubister, Ella Robinson, Robert Tau

TUA ki Ōnuku. Kahu Heath Jones (NTEA) at Takapūneke wearing his NTEA t-shirt which states the NTEA motto; Ūkaipōtanga – because knowing who you are, matters.

TUA ki Taumutu. Back to front, left to right: Kahu Heath Jones, Jake Harding, James McLennan and mum Kate, Kamaioha Perenara-O’Connell, twins Te Akaraupō and Tānemahuta, Sophia Bennett Davis, Mel Scarlett, David O’Connell, Jolie Macdonald, Milla Barber, Paige Murphy, Paige Solomon-Osborn, Rerekiao Perenara O’Connell, Matakaea Tikao.

TUA ki Tuahiwi. Nigel Harris giving a history talk on Kura Tawhiti to the rangatahi. Bottom left: Sophia Bennett Davis

Congratulations

Amanda Taylor (right), with her 5-year-old sister Freyja great granddaughter of the late, John (Jack) Adams, (great Grandson of Tiemi Rickus, Tiemi Taare Rikiti), has just graduated from Whanganui Girls College, Whanganui with NCEA Level 3 and Excellence in Gateway. Amanda is looking at studying photography at UCOL in 2021 and then hopes to move onto the School of Tourism to become an air hostess.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Waitangi Day 2021

On Waitangi Day we hosted the Christchurch City Council and its citizenship ceremony for the city’s new citizens as well as our local Whakaraupō and Port Hills communities. A beautiful day was had by all. Big thanks to all the whānau who helped out beforehand and on the day.

Partnership brings rangatahi intern to Lyttelton Port Company (LPC)

up visiting our Rāpaki Marae with her family and her whakapapa is to Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Rangi, Te Āti Haunuia-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Māmoe.

The Lyttelton Port Company is thrilled to have had Larissa Tucker on its environment team as an assistant for seven weeks this summer. Larissa completed an internship as part of our partnership with the company to support rangatahi development. Her main project was creating an environment legal register that looked at legislation and regulation in New Zealand and ensured LPC was compliant.

“As I learn more through my degree and spend time with the Māori Development Advisor, it increases my passion for my culture and shows opportunities for me to incorporate tikanga into my life.” Although she grew up in Christchurch, the move to Wellington to study is one of Larissa’s proudest moments.

Larissa says the role provided great exposure to the corporate world and enabled her to understand the real-life implications of legislation such as the Resource Management Act.

“I am really close with my friends and family, especially my twin sister, so moving away from them to a city I didn’t know was a challenge but having done it gives me the confidence to tackle anything.”

“It was great to put into practice the things I have been learning at university and get out from behind my desk and into the field.” Larissa is three years into her Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts double degree at Victoria University where she majors in Māori resource management and te reo Māori. “I love working towards a degree that I can use to help others less fortunate than me. I want to give a voice to those who aren’t heard, especially people in my iwi.” Larissa is passionate about her heritage as she grew

A whānau hīkoi haerenga to Rāpaki

To go further back, 15 years past, we lost our father suddenly. Growing up, he would tell us pockets of information about where he came from and grew up, and where his father and mother were from. It wasn’t always easy because my pōua and taua had moved on from this world when my father was aged 18 and my uncles, his seven brothers, had already moved on with their lives, work and whānau. I wanted to fill in the gaps as to how our whakapapa connects us to Te Waipounamu, which I was slowly researching over time. I attribute the beginning of my journey and remain very thankful to Terry Ryan, who helped me to achieve this.

Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua 'I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past' This whakataukī or proverb speaks to Māori perspectives of time, where the past, the present and the future are viewed as intertwined, and life is viewed as a continuous cosmic process. In November 2020, I seized the opportunity to take my tamariki and tāne back to the ūkaipō of my tūpuna beginning in Māwheranui – Kaniere. We drove close to 15 hours, one way, which we all handled well thanks to our open hearts and minds for our journey to connect, explore and share the lineage and legacy of my whakapapa.

In saying this, it is one thing to read a document, but to better understand where I came from, I needed to go back ā-tinana, physically. I felt I was ready ā-wairua, spiritually, to take this hīkoi and reach into the beautiful legacy my tūpuna had left for me to find, grasp and lead forward for our whānau.

I wanted to share this journey with my whānau and take them with me on this hīkoi haerenga because of my personal learnings after COVID-19. I now see te ao, the world, in a very different light – what used to be a priority to me no longer is, and the things I planned to get to when I had the time were taking centre stage in my mind and I could no longer ignore them. To me, the world had been uncertain, but there was certainty about who I was – my whakapapa, the people and places that ground you. For uri Māori our whakapapa is your identity; it connects you with your iwi, your people, your marae, as well as to te ao tūroa, the natural environment – awa, moana, mauka. It is where you belong.

In Rāpaki we spent time with our whānau, who helped to fill in a lot of details, taking us to visit our tūpuna and sharing stories and life experiences – we all got to know one another. It is our tupuna Kuikui Pere, daughter of Hutai and Teone Pere, who connects my whakapapa to Rāpaki Marae. Kuikui Pere and Piripi Tauwhare connect my whakapapa to Arahura Marae, Māwheranui by Tini Tauwhare. William Karaitiana and Tini Tauwhare are my great grandparents and William connects our whakapapa to Ngāi Tūāhuriri. 13

It had been decades since my pōua said goodbye to his sister, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and went to the ūkaipō of my taua to Ahipara where they both rest at Pukemiro Urupā overlooking Te One-roa-a-Tōhē – Ninety Mile Beach. We took the mauri of our hīkoi back to my tūpuna at the beginning of this new year, which was an emotional but happy visit bringing together a calmness of rangimārie, aroha, reconnection, and māramatanga.

I hope to return to Te Waipounamu and give back to our people for the humbleness, aroha, and generosity that was expressed to me and my whānau over the course of our journey. I feel energised by the connections we’ve made, and I feel honoured to have had this opportunity. I can’t wait to come home next! If you’d like to follow my journey and more kōrero, I have created a Facebook blog called Ancient Whakapapa.

Through my maternal whakapapa is where myself and my two brothers were raised – Whāingaroa ki te Whenua, aka Raglan, famously known throughout the world for its left-hand swell. Despite being so deeply immersed in Waikatotanga and having a strong upbringing in te reo and tikanga, something was missing. Admittedly I don’t like to disclose this as it can be viewed as a weakness or as not being whole, but it was undeniable. There are ripples of effects that take place that we can’t always see, or don’t always want to acknowledge. These can cause damage to your whānau and whakapapa and add to a feeling of displacement if you don’t have the courage to face them straighton in order to heal yourself, your whānau and your whakapapa.

Mauri ora, Keshia Cleverly-Karaitiana Aku mihi aroha ki: Te Whare o Te Waipounamu – Ngāi Tahu Funds, Māwhera Incorporation, Hutana and Piripi whānau, Ngāti Wheke, Hamiria Hutana and Ngāti Waewae

I am the second of my father's tamariki from his first relationship; there are eight of us altogether. My purpose for sharing my kōrero with you is to introduce myself and the hīkoi we’ve walked, and to reconnect, empower and pass on the beautiful mātauranga, experiences and learnings for many generations to come. I also want to encourage more whānau to know their roots, to reconnect, and to not be anxious about time and taking your own whakapapa hīkoi to understand where you come from. It can all help you to know where you may next be going.

Kaniere, blessed to have this view where we stayed at Tāne Tiki Whare

My pōua and taua – Pōua Snub and Taua Lucy Karaitiana (nee Tepania)

William Karaitiana and my Pōua Snub, Piripi Teoti Karaitiana – Ngāi Tūāhuriri

My daughters and I in front of Tuahiwi Marae after visiting our tūpuna down the road

Rāpaki touch team

“Uncles, aunties, nieces and cousins catching up and being able to play [touch] as a team – bringing whānau together as one has been so special. I loved seeing the young and old bonding with a sport they all love. I enjoyed having the quality time with cousins who I do not see often since they left the Port – it was a great way of being together weekly. Looking forward to the 2021-2022 season in October. Ngā mihi." – Aunty Flo McGregor "I really enjoyed playing touch for Rāpaki. It promoted whakawhanaukataka and improved my skills and fitness level. Playing and practising with close and extended whānau was fun and I look forward to playing next season. Big mihi to the organisers and the team. Kei runga noa atu.” – Jade Lee Walker

Back row, left to right: Brett Lee, Aunty Flo, Tamatea Couch, Sebastian, Fili Tuilangi, Joseph Tyro, Anthony Goomes, Cole Moses, Max, Estelle Lee, Jade Lee-Walker Front row, left to right: Brendon Nolan, Hoani Nolan, Mekura Tyro, Malia Tyro, Nguha Moses, Taylor Lee, Anna Lee. Other players who have played for the team but aren’t in this photo: Tumanako StoneHoward, Jeena Karena, Junior Fesolai, Lucas Goomes, Gina Nolan, Clara Nolan, Jordan Paulsen, Kopa Lee, Bobby Hepi, Rangitane Thompson, Aaron Flynn, Stella Goodwin, Sophie Goodwin and Pani Zaitsev.

University graduates

A big mihi to some of our whānau who graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2020: • Kelly Tikao – Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences • Juanita Hepi – Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership with distinction • Kelly Tahiwi – Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership with merit • Sofia Mae Tucker – Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Sociology • Serena Jane Cooper – Bachelor of Arts in Media and communication and Māori and Indigenous Studies A big mihi also to all our other whānau who graduated throughout the motu in 2020 and to those still studying.

Pīki Kids Club Raumati Programme 2021

We were in Rāpaki once again for the summer and we had such an amazing week! Pīki Kids is a tamariki programme based in Linwood, Ōtautahi, and run by Savanah Tukariri and Kerepeti Paraone. Every school holidays we run a week out at the marae to open up our space for our tamariki to return to, creating new memories and meeting our whānau in the process. For more information, or booking enquiries you can contact Savanah: piikikidsclub@gmail.com

Te Taumutu Rūnanga He maurea kia whiria!

Ignore small matters and direct effort toward important projects. This whakataukī encourages us to keep things in perspective, to not get overwhelmed by the little things and the small details, but to stay focused on the big picture and what is important.

Me whakanui, ka tika

Our whānau have been busy over the last couple of months and there is a lot to be celebrated and shared.

Tamariki Day at Te Pā o Moki

Each school holidays we hold a tamariki day at the marae. It is a great way for our whānau to come back to the marae, hang out with extended whānau, and learn some new (or old) skills and whakairo. Our tamariki spent the day at Taumutu Marae learning about the history of mōkihi/mogi for Taumutu whānau and how to make them. Tūteahuka was full of dried raupō and the sounds of busy tamariki and rangatahi. A huge thank you Jodi Cameron for facilitating on the day and sharing his extensive knowledge on the subject.

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi Children’s University Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi Children’s University helps to engender a thirst for knowledge and a recognition that learning happens as much on marae and with whānau as it does in formal institutions. Our plan-by-stealth of creating a formidable generation of exceptional cultural leaders who are well versed and educated in te ao Māori and te ao Pākēhā is off to a great start!

Taumutu is the only ‘non school’ to register with Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi. If you would like your tamariki or mokopuna to join the Taumutu 2021 cohort, nau mai, haere mai! Please contact Brenda Kingi-Booth: brenda.kingi-booth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Reo aspirations

Have you had a chance to fill out our Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu Reo Aspirations survey? It takes only three minutes! Your voice will contribute to the development of our reo strategy. Why is it important? So we know… 1. if you are interested in te reo Māori 2. where you are at right now 3. where you want to be 4. how the rūnanga can tautoko our whānau in developing their reo. Kōrero mai e te whānau. Please follow this link to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLG6X6X

Keeping in contact

If you would like to keep updated on the happenings at Taumutu and with our whānau, drop us an email, message us, or head to our website and request a member’s login and join our members’ only Facebook page. Website: Facebook: Email:

www.tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz www.facebook.com/groups/taumutu.members Taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Update contact details for registered members here: https://tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz/whakapa-mai-contact-us/ Kia tau ngā manaakitanga.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai

If your whānau has whakapapa to Koukourarata hapū and you’re hungry to grow your reo Māori, nau mai! We are holding a series of free wānaka reo starting in April. There will be a mix of one-day wānaka in Christchurch and a noho marae at Koukourarata. Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai is for all ages and all reo levels. If you would like to register your interest, please email Karuna and Darren: aropapaki@gmail.com. This kaupapa is supported by Te Mātāwai: Kia ūkaipō anō te reo. Here are the dates to put into your calendar: • Wānaka 1 Ōtautahi Sunday, 11 April • Wānaka 2 Ōtautahi Sunday, 30 May • Wānaka 3 Ōtautahi Sunday, 20 June • Wānaka 4 Koukourarata Saturday 3 – Sunday, 4 July • Wānaka 5 Ōtautahi Sunday, 1 August • Wānaka 6 Koukourarata Saturday 11 – Sunday, 12 September • (separate kaupapa reo: Māori Language Week 13 – 19 September) • Wānaka 7 Ōtautahi Sunday, 17 October • (Separate kaupapa reo: Te Pātaka Reo o Huikai Friday 29 – Sunday, 31 October) • Wānaka 8 Ōtautahi Sunday, 21 November

Wairewa Rūnanga Hāpaitia te ara tika kia pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu

Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.

Christmas Picnic 2020

Whānau spent a warm Wairewa afternoon at the Little River domain on Sunday, 6 December. They enjoyed games, tamariki received a gift, adults jumped in on the lolly scramble and there was plenty of kai to share.

Pā harakeke relocation

Tui Falwasser, Aroha Timoti and team were at Wairewa Marae from 2-7 January to work on the Wairewa Pā harakeke and the relocation of plants from the driveway to the lower terrace. It was a great opportunity for whānau to participate and learn about weaving and the mātauranga of Pā harakeke as a valuable resource. Ngā mihi ki a kōrua. Tino pai rawa atu ā kōrua mahi i tēnei kaupapa.

Hannah Verheul-Cane, Luke Journee, Jessica Verheul-Cane and Greg Cane working at Tui and Aroha’s harakeke relocation.

Wairewa Rūnanga Whānau Ora update

Our navigation service is being used with some great outcomes for whānau. Whānau Ora navigator activity over the last four months includes: • 20 whānau engaged, made up of 45 individuals • 120 manaaki packs hand-delivered to Christchurch whānau • 68 Whānau Ora engagement sessions or activities • 106 phone calls made to reach out to Wairewa members in Christchurch • 26 referrals sent on behalf of whānau to health and community services. If there is anything you need support with, please contact: Puawai Swindells-Wallace: Puawai.swindells-wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

One of our grant recipients Kayla McCabe in her school uniform

Distributions

We are able to support our registered members with the following distributions; Kaumātua healthcare School uniforms School supplies Drivers’ licenses Swimming lessons School camps Continuing or higher education If you would like an application form please email wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Some criteria apply.

Wairewa Rūnanga Registration

We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving new contact details from current registered members. Our registration form is now available online: https://www.wairewamarae.co.nz/register or send a request to: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Please update your address details when they change, we have had a lot of members telling us they moved a long time ago.

Wairewa Rūnanga website update

Our new website is live and vibrant. You will find some beautiful full colour pictures, Wairewa information, history and rūnanga events: www.wairewamarae.co.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Akaroa wastewater hearings

The Ngāi Tahu parties – Debbie Tikao, Iaean Cranwell and I, were allotted one-hour to speak to our submission. We chose strategically to speak last on the final day. It was a moving occasion which started with Keefe Robinson who spoke brilliantly to his personal submission. A group of his friends and supporters joined our whānau and sang up a storm in the Council chambers to tautoko us.

For over 20 years, we have been trying to encourage the Christchurch City Council (CCC) to remove the wastewater from our harbour. For the past eight years, Debbie Tikao and I (Rik Tainui) have attended a myriad of hui with CCC and local working party groups to discuss all possible options for the wastewater. This finally culminated with the recent hearings on 12- 13 October (Akaroa) and at the CCC chambers on the 16 and 28 of October.

The hearings panel voted unanimously to remove the wastewater from the harbour.

My thanks to Donna Tainui (acting principal) for agreeing to my request to have Akaroa Area School kapa haka group sing a waiata after Iaean Cranwell opened the hearings for us. 400 people wrote submissions with about 80 percent of those supporting harbour discharge. Eighty people chose to speak to their submissions over the four days. I attended all four days and was disappointed to hear so many racist remarks being made about us and our desire to have the wastewater irrigated to land in Robinsons Bay.

Christchurch City Council purchase of the Red House at Takapūneke

Takapūneke is a wāhi tapu of great cultural significance to our hapū Ngāi Tārewa.

Special thanks to personal cultural and media advisor, Jymal Morgan for assisting us over the last couple of weeks with what was a sensitive and tricky negotiation process.

Late last year, the Red House was put on the market, and the Ōnuku executive with the support of members from the Akaroa Civic Trust and Banks Peninsula Community Board, spoke at a special meeting called by CCC to discuss the future of the site.

Ōnuku would like to thank Civic Trust members: Victoria Andrews, Mike Norris, Steve Lowndes and Banks Peninsula board members: Nigel Harrison and Tyrone Fields. Without their support we probably wouldn’t have been able to achieve this outcome.

The presentations were heartfelt and powerful. Debbie Tikao presented a draft of our future plans for Takapūneke with a passion that moved the Councillors present. Rik Tainui shared a case for why the CCC should purchase the Red House. The outcome… the Red House was purchased by CCC and in the future, the CCC may gift it back to Ōnuku. This would be the perfect outcome. Red House

Outstanding Students

A massive congratulations to beautiful first cousins Amiria Tikao and Wairaamia Tikao Taratoa-Bannister on both being named head girl at two of the most prestigious Christchurch Schools – Christchurch Girls High and Cashmere High School for 2021. Congratulations also to parents Clayton and Debbie Tikao and Kelly Tikao and Rihari Taratoa-Bannister for inspiring these amazing girls who will no doubt be future Māori leaders. Amiria Tikao and Wairaamia Taratoa-Bannister

Pōwhiri for Juliet Tainui-Hernandez at Te Māhurehure Marae

I would like to thank all of our whānau who travelled to Auckland to support Juliet at her recent pōwhiri held at Te Mahurehure Marae to welcome her into her new role as Assistant Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. It was an amazing occasion for Ōnuku and Ngāi Tahu. Jymal Morgan was incredible on the pae and Juliet’s Te Waipounamu college mates sang up a storm. I was an extremely proud dad and I know my sisters felt the same. Rik Tainui

Tainui whānau getting Juliet ready

Jymal Morgan on the pae

Juliet Tainui-Hernandez

PhD Thesis

Kelly Waiana Tikao recently completed her PhD thesis titled, Raro Timu, Raro Take – Ngāi Tahu Traditional Māori birthing practices Here is the abstract: Ngāi Tahu customary birthing practices are an expression of whakapapa. Transmission of cultural knowledge to pēpi and whānau via multiple platforms like karakia, oriori, pūrākau, rongoā, taonga pūoro, and tikanga reinforce identity. Ngāi Tahu birthing rituals mimic nature’s attributes and creation mythology which guide the birthing preparation and post-care. The role of atua wāhine in Ngāi Tahu cosmogony is invigorated and the uha (female essence) in childbirth is emancipated. I contend that having a greater awareness of and encouraging the use of Ngāi Tahu customary birthing practices today will have a positive impact on the life course, cultural identity, and wellbeing of Ngāi Tahu whānui. Kelly’s thesis is available to read in full at the University of Canterbury website.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Happy Birthday Uncle Dave

David Pukurakau Thomas was born in Waimate on 16 January 1924. He is the third and youngest son, and third youngest of eight children who were raised by their parents, Minnie Paiki and William Thomas at the northern end of Māori Road, Morven/Willowbridge. He celebrated his 97th birthday in the Centennial Hall (aka Waihao Marae), just along the road from where he was bought up alongside his siblings. The celebration was attended by family and friends, many of whom had travelled from as far away as Levin and Balclutha. It was wonderful for Uncle Dave to be able to celebrate with four generations of his family in attendance.

Right: Uncle Dave and his cake with his great-grandchildren, Jalen and Sienna Forgie.

Left: Thomas Whānau Jalen, Helen, Uncle Dave/Pop, Jennifer, Sienna and Beth.

Kaumātua lunch

After a bout of very hot weather (36°C) it was nice to have a cooler day to gather, catch up, and share kai together. Kaumātua enjoyed sampling some of the nine different varieties of Māori potatoes we have grown in the māra kai. So nice to have the marae full of laughter and aroha. It was lovely to have whānau back and welcome some new faces!

Thomas Heath headstone unveiling

Thomas' wife, Ema Saunder-Loder (later Heath, Paiki and Turner). If anyone is interested in coming on board with this mahi, please get in contact with me.

Over 50 descendants of Thomas Heath gathered at Duntroon Cemetery to mark the 135th anniversary of his death and unveil his new headstone. It was very nice to see so many regular members of the marae in attendance, as well as some new faces.

Ngā mihi, Liam Stoneley M: 027 313 0025 liamstoneley1@gmail.com

After a blessing led by Wendy Heath, Hinerangi FerrallHeath and Jimmy Heath, Aunty Dimp unveiled the headstone as the last living grandchild of Thomas Heath. Descendants shared stories about Thomas and took some whānau group photos. Afterwards, we enjoyed some kai at the nearby Duntroon Hotel, while discussing whakapapa and whānau pictures. I would like to thank all those who attended, as well as all those who contributed towards the cost of the headstone and kai. Without their generosity and attendance, the unveiling wouldn't have gone ahead. Heath descendants are excited to pivot to the next project of investigating a headstone or monument for

Whānau laying flowers at the new headstone

Heath whānau - group photo

The headstone

Feedback Please

Kia ora whānau, Let us know what you think will help bring you and your whānau back to the marae. · Is there something holding you back from coming? · What would encourage you to come more? · Are there specific events you would like to participate in? Honesty is appreciated and your feedback can remain anonymous if you so wish. Contact the office on 0800 924 426, or private message us on Facebook (Waihao Marae) or email: Waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz We look forward to hearing from you.

Upcoming Hui

The next whānau meeting will be 11 April. We look forward to welcoming you either in person or via zoom.

Māra

At the February hui whānau enjoyed lots of our beautiful produce from our māra. Whānau are welcome to come and harvest kai from the māra at any time.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Papakāika ki Moeraki

these homes to whānau using the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu trialled shared equity scheme process. (https:// ngaitahu.iwi.nz/our_stories/home-is-where-the-heartis-tk83/). This process will enable Moeraki whānau to settle back in their ūkaipō, participate in the life of the marae and build equity in their own homes.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki holding company Moeraki Ltd is researching the building of a papakāika at Moeraki. The concept for this papakāika is to put in place a process that will allow whānau to own their own homes in Moeraki. It is proposed that we build three homes on sections the company owns across the road from the marae.

Information needed: As part of the scoping process for the papakāika we want to know: The level of interest from registered Te Rūnanga o Moeraki members to purchase such a home. • What kind of home you are interested in – a family home with three or four bedrooms, a couple’s home with two or three bedrooms, a kaumātua home with one or two bedrooms? • If you are currently in employment and whether you can work from home, or would need to find other similar employment in the Waitaki district? • Why you would like to return to Moeraki. You can express your interest by emailing: moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. A survey will then be emailed to you for you to complete.

View of the three sections from Moeraki Marae.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki is supportive of the company developing a full proposal for the construction of these three homes. It is intended to build affordable homes to allow whānau to own their own whare. Whānau who want to return home to Moeraki to live permanently, and to participate in the life of the marae, will be given preference. The company is discussing construction of the homes with a local company specialising in cost-effective building, which, when combined with the proposed sections, will allow for affordable house prices. Moeraki Ltd and Te Rūnanga o Moeraki will then offer

View from the three sections.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ka Mihi Aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, especially the whānau of Bill Edwards from Tūhoe who was known amongst our members. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home we wish you a speedy recovery and good health.

Unveiling

The unveiling of Tahu Potiki’s headstone was held 5 December with a good gathering of friends. There were a number of rakatahi and young adults who were present to support the wider whānau and demonstrate their affection for the late Tahu and his whānau. The graveside service was led by Edward Ellison and Rev Donald Phillipps. Tahu and Megan’s sons Timoti and Tuki unveiled the headstone and Ripeka gave a eulogy to their father. Megan read out the epitaph on the memorial plaque in reo Māori. There was a lovely social/catch up time afterwards in Hākuiao with amazing kai by Michelle McDonald, Nicola Morand and kaimahi.

Timoti Karetai and Tūkitaharaki Potiki uncover their father’s headstone watched by whānau and friends. From left is their Uncle Brett and Auntie Emma Ellison, Taua Alison Ellison and tamariki Will and Rosa Ellison (behind Will). To the right of Timoti is Taua Rona Potiki, Rev Donald Phillipps and Pōua Edward Ellison.

Rev Donald Philipps gives the blessing while Rona Potiki, Winnie and Donna Matahaere and others in the background listen and reflect on the life of Tahu Potiki.

Ripeka Potiki gives her eulogy, surrounded by whānau and friends. From left, Winnie and Donna Matahaere, Pōua Edward Ellison, Komene Cassidy, Tūkitaharaki and Megan Potiki and to the right, Timoti Karetai.

Megan Potiki reading the epitaph on Tahu’s memorial plaque surrounded by whānau including Taoka and his father Tuari Potiki.

Manawa the Mokomoko update

Manawa, the extremely well-travelled mokomoko-kākāriki (Jewelled gecko) passed away in late November after spending his last years at the Otago Museum. In 2011, Manawa, along with a female, were poached from Otago Peninsula and smuggled into Germany. The pair were successfully repatriated back to New Zealand, becoming the first successful live repatriation of smuggled lizards in the world! They were initially housed at Wellington Zoo while Ōtākou and Otago Museum lobbied DOC for their return to their hau kāika. Unfortunately, the female died while at Wellington. Manawa arrived at Otago Museum in December 2016, where he had to be housed in a special enclosure as 24

Upoko Edward Ellison recites a karakia as Manawa is laid into the earth.

regrettably, his travels across the world meant he posed a biosecurity risk and could not be released back into his own environment. Over his time at the museum, Manawa became a charismatic and well-loved character by museum staff and manuhiri. Although his death hit hard, it was comforting to learn that appropriate measures were taken beforehand so he wouldn’t pose a risk to the environment if he were to be buried.

Otago Museum Director Dr Ian Griffin watches on contemplatively, alongside Dr Tony Stumbo (Manawa’s ‘keeper’), and rūnaka member Hoani Langsbury.

On 27 November, 2020, a small group of rūnaka members and museum staff buried Manawa back on the peninsula, in his hau kāika at long last.

Archaeologist Hui

On 16 November, Huia Pacey (Heritage New Zealand) and Rachel Wesley (Aukaha CEO) facilitated a hui of consultant archaeologists from the Otago/Southland region to discuss issues related to archaeological practice and policy within the takiwā. Key speakers included Upoko Edward Ellison, who described the long and continuous history and occupation and activities within the takiwā and Rachel who spoke on the issues of colonialism within archaeology. She also introduced the hui to Canadian archaeologist Chip Colwell’s ‘collaboration continuum’ as a tool to assess their own practice. Huia rounded out the kōrero with a probe of what appropriate cultural competencies and support looks like, as referred to in Section 45 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. An open session at the end of the hui included some lively discussion around practical day-to-day issues that archaeologists regularly encounter when undertaking assessments or working on sites of interest to Kāi Tahu whānui.

Edward Ellison explains the long and illustrious history of Ōtākou to an enthralled audience of archaeologists at a recent hui between mana whenua, Heritage New Zealand, and Otago-based consultant archaeologists.

Kaumātua Christmas meals on wheels

On 17 December, 2020, the marae team had the privilege of spending a day preparing meals and sweets to deliver to our local kaumātua and members who give so much of their time and knowledge to our hapū. It is just a small way that we can acknowledge and thank them for all for what they do.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou manager, Michelle Taiaroa McDonald is part of the team in the kitchen turning out fabulous food to be delivered to local kaumātua.

Papanui waka update

On 11 December, a muster of Ōtākou members, tradies and archaeologists braved the elements to carry out a carefully planned and executed move of the 6.3m long portion of the waka from its watery tank to its new drying container. The fragile waka was found on 14 October 2014 at Papanui Inlet and spent the first three years soaking in the tank to remove salt content, then these past three years submerged in a polyether compound. It took a lot of planning, care, strength, and heaps of instruction to move the waka just a few metres to the customdesigned laboratory in a converted 40-foot shipping container. Ōtākou Rūnaka chairwoman and archaeologist, Rachel Wesley was pleased with the move which was another step in what she describes as the “biggest piece of archaeology undertaken on the marae.” Ōtākou will continue to work with our collaborators on the project, including DOC and Otago and Auckland universities. Michelle Taiaroa McDonald, manager of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou says, “Ōtākou will consult and plan the final leg of the waka journey which will entail building a purpose-built gallery on the marae.”

Featuring the Russell sisters

Over the holiday period three kaumātua (the Russell sisters of Ōtākou and Puketeraki) went on a hīkoi around the Ngāi Tahu rohe visiting marae and places of interest to them. Eleanor Murphy, Khyla Russell and Raewyn Harris had an amazing time and were warmly welcomed along the way by Deirdre Clark at Tūāhuriri, and Koa Mantell at Kaikōura. Eleanor was disappointed they could not make it to Koukourarata, but thoroughly enjoyed their hīkoi. Raewyn writes how the physical development at each marae is so wonderful to see and reflected on how attendances around the motu during the Claim period was so worth it to now see so much progress. “Its great to be Kāi Tahu and old enough to appreciate the change.” Another aspect of their hīkoi was just the fact that the sisters were enjoying each other’s company and experience together. “I remember Aunt Magda saying how times with her sisters were so special. Getting older I now know what she meant. We’ll need to recuperate from cramming so much into such a short period of time of course! but kei te pai! We will always treasure our hīkoi together around the motu.”

The three Russell sisters, Eleanor Murphy, Raewyn Harris and Khyla Russell of Ōtākou and Puketeraki on their hīkoi around some of the northern Kāi Tahu marae over January 2021. They were hosted by Koa Mantell at Kaikōura.

Waihōpai Rūnaka KO TE TAU HOU! KO TE TŪMANAKO KA PAI TE TAU 2021 MŌ TE KATOA Kaumātua Christmas lunch

Kaumātua enjoyed a special Christmas lunch on 8 December, 2020, at Murihiku Marae. There was amazing kai prepared by our cooks, Leah and Wynetta. The tables were set up to fit the occasion and there were Christmas gifts for all. Everyone had a great time – our thanks to Leah and Wynetta for all their mahi.

Kaumātua at Christmas lunch.

Staff birthdays

Included in the design scope is a new wharekai, the replacement of a substandard administration and services hub, internal roading, parking and other infrastructure and papakāinga housing for kaumātua. Boon Architects along with marae specialists with extensive knowledge of marae structure and tikanga will be designing the upgraded buildings. The wharenui, Te Rakitauneke will only require some minor repair work.

In December 2020 we celebrated the birthdays of Rachel Tangiwai Kereru, Ken Barron, Odele Stehlin, Tahnee Ogilvy and Teriwa Te Kani.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has supported this rūnaka project with funding from its Ngāi Tahu Marae Development Fund. The rūnaka goal is to let the main construction contract in August, and for the new facilities to be open by the end of 2022. The construction phase will create 33 temporary jobs and eight permanent jobs once the project is completed.

Rachel with her delicious birthday cake!

The total project cost is approximately $12.5 million with the Government funding making up the majority, a further $2.5 million from the Rūnaka and from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu funding. A final $1 million is required, which will be sourced through other funding.

Ken with his yummy cake!

Government investment in marae redevelopment project

Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc. has recently been awarded a $9 million grant from the Government. The funding will be used to upgrade many areas of the marae, a kaupapa that has been in the pipeline for several years. Rūnaka Chair Cyril Gilroy says the project will ensure Murihiku Marae is fit for purpose and ‘future proofed’. “This will be all the things a pā was, but in a modern context – fluid and adaptive to meet the needs of our community in the future. The new range of facilities will be suitable for a range of hui, social services, community and business activities and will provide improved functionality of the marae as a Civil Defence Community hub.”

Waihōpai Rūnaka Chair Cyril Gilroy and Educator Victor Manawatu.

We sadly say goodbye to our chief cook

In January we celebrated our long time chief cook Leah’s birthday with her whānau, sadly for the last time at Murihiku Marae. Leah has now moved on to pursue new opportunities and experiences. We will miss your friendly face and great cooking skills Leah! You’re a good workmate and friend and the best cook ever! We look forward to you visiting us from time-to- time. All the very best for your future. Aroha nui from all of us here at Waihōpai!

Leah Vaine with her whānau

Congratulations Georgia Kate Te Au

Georgia is kaumātua Des Te Au’s granddaughter and is a great-granddaughter of the late matua George Te Au. She has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science. Georgia is pictured here proudly wearing the pounamu that was presented by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to her great grandfather George when he retired as chair of Murihiku. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours Georgia.

Georgia Te Au

Invercargill City Council Pōwhiri

On 27 January, 2021 Mayor Tim Shadbolt and staff from the Invercargill City Council were welcomed in the traditional manner with a pōwhiri onto Murihiku Marae. Several new staff members from Christchurch and Queenstown have recently joined the Council and the importance of being familiar with the local marae and gaining knowledge of the area, as well as strengthening community relationships was acknowledged and celebrated.

Photo credit: Invercargill City Council

In closing:

Hari Huritau ki a Armani

Nō reira e te whānau, kia kaha mō tō koutou tau hou. Kaua e wareware, kia horoia ō ringa ia wā, ia wā. Hei oranga mō te whānau katoa. Mauri ora whānau. Nā, Squirrel on the Hill.

Armani Amber-Rae Mita celebrates her first birthday on 22 March. Here is a very special photo of her with her great grandad, kaumatua Michael Skerrett.

Koro Michael with Armani wearing her Korowai

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau We hope that you all had an enjoyable Christmas break and were able to spend time with whānau and friends. Hopefully, you are now feeling energized and ready to meet the challenges of 2021! If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau – congratulations. We wish you good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Marae Christmas Party

On Sunday 15 December Takutai o Tē Tītī hosted the Ōraka Aparima Christmas party. A great time was had by all those who attended. The team in the wharekai worked very hard together and produced the usual excellent kai. Hana Kōkō made an appearance to the delight of the tamariki. It was an awesome day filled with fun, friendship and laughter. A big thank you to all the volunteers who made this day possible, your help is much appreciated.

Rarotoka Xmas Trip 2020

We took a beautiful crew over to the island for Christmas and made friends for life. We learnt and we grew from each others knowledge and we ate like kings and queens! The weather, the dolphins, the tītī, the takahē, the little blues and the crest that came up in tribes from the ocean. There was so much amazing wildlife, and the new growth of the ngahere, not to mention the sunrises and the sunsets. It was absolute paradise. Rangimarie was stoked to see the penguins.

General Monthly Meetings

NZ Speedway

The general monthly meetings as a rule take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month.

Dakota was the winner of the 200cc Youth Gold Cup on 5 December at Ōreti Park. Congratulations from the whānau Dakota.

The dates for 2021 are as follows: 14 March 11 April 9 May 13 June 11 July 8 August 12 September 10 October (AGM) 14 November All members are welcome to attend the general meetings so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. If for any reason these dates change, we will notify whānau as soon as possible.

Bowel Screening

People who appeared in the District Health Board Bowel Screening campaigns appeared on large posters around Invercargill, and all had a turn on the back end of our city transport buses. It is amazing what people will do for health! The numbers for testing have been very pleasing in the south making the advertising well worthwhile. Our people have had their photos in many places, but I think this is a first on a bus – it is for me anyway! Stay healthy and do not ignore any bowel changes. I want to take this chance to say to everyone, "please do not sit on it” – get yourself examined. Māori need to be checked every 10 years or so, or earlier if you notice changes in your bowel habits. This goes for everyone. Please do not hesitate to ask me anytime if you have any questions about the testing. Shona Fordyce (Retired NZ General Nurse) Image to right: Shona Fordyce.

Whakatipu School

Last but certainly not least, ngā mihi tino nui mō te manaaki Ōraka whānau. Ka kite anō au i a koutou!

We took some of our tauira from Whakatipu Kura down to Takutai o Te Tītī Marae in Ōraka, Colac Bay for a noho marae.

Ryan Gilbertson Dean of Fox House l Programme Support

The kaupapa was for our rangatahi to gain an appreciation of te kawa o te marae; to experience the pōwhiri process; and, to strengthen our connections with Te Rūnanga o Ōraka Aparima. Of course, a haerenga to Ōraka wouldn’t be complete without a quick dip in the moana, some waiata, and a few kēmu as well. Having a titiro within te whare taonga o Ōraka Aparima was mīharo too! It’s awesome to kōrero with the mana whenua of our rohe, so a big thanks to Matua Teoti, Whaea Rangimarie and Matua Stewart for hosting wānanga about some of the hītori Māori, pūrākau and taonga of the rohe. A big tēnā koe to Whaea Jacqui for the kai upon arrival as well – ka mau te wehi! Ngā mihi mō te tautoko Roni and of course Callum and Sydney – tumeke.

Calling Ōraka Aparima whānau based in Ōtautahi

in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details, or to make a booking. Please note also that this is property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel. You are required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person on departure.

Do you whakapapa to Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and live in the Ōtautahi region? We are reestablishing our taurahere rōpū and are seeking new members. The aim of the rōpū is to hold semi-regular hui and events, both to help us connect back to our marae and haukāinga, and to strengthen relationships amongst our local whanauka. Please contact Kiri Howell on kiri.howell@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz to register and to keep informed about upcoming events. Kiri is our Alternate Representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and is based in Ōtautahi.

Membership:

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Did you know that many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu whilst others like us run separate lists. Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details.

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau in Fiordland? This property sleeps eight and is situated

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

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau, and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate! We now have a Facebook page which we will use to post details of any opportunities for our members such as: details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page. http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnaka Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival, Awarua 2021 Kia ora koutou, On Saturday 6 February Te Rau Aroha Marae hosted Waitangi Day. It is estimated that 350 people attended from around the motu. Te Hau Kāinga, Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, to all our ringawera for your hard earned mahi behind the scenes, we are forever grateful and blessed.

To the marae whānau, thank you for all the work you did in the kitchen. To Grenville, Campbell and Mark who travelled from Tuahiwi with all their gear and put down the hāngī with their eyes closed. Shane Padley, Justin Fowler, Dennis Ngatai thank you.

Port Softball Team - thank you for the smooth running of the marquee, BBQ and for serving kai to our guests, well done team. Te Rourou staff, thank you for serving our guests in the wharekai and cleaning up at the end of the celebrations.

Fisher. There was also presentation by James Brown, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

A BBQ and hangi lunch was available for all to enjoy. The keynote addresses were delivered by Commodore Melissa Ross on behalf of the Governor General, followed by Dr Michael Stevens (Ngāi Tahu) on behalf of Awarua Rūnanga. Gabrielle Huria led the Te Kura Taka Pini Freshwater presentation.

Thank you to the team from DOC who bought Tōmua the Kākāpō to visit and stayed the night at the marae so whānau could visit and see the taonga species up close. Ngā mihi to Hemi Whaanga and the Atea Projects Team for allowing whānau to view the marae Virtual Reality Experience.

This was followed by a Regenerate Murihiku presentation with Tā Tipene O’Regan, Terry Nicholas, Michael Skerrett.

Ngā mihi to Ngāi Tahu Seafoods, Ngāi Tahu Farms and Meridian Energy for your support and Fiordland Cinema for Atawhenua sessions. We had Dr Michael Stevens as our MC for the event and our panel discussion speakers, were Dr. Martin Fisher, Dr. Te Maire Tau, David Williams, Tā Tipene O’Regan who discussed A Long Time Coming, written by Dr.

Waituna Lagoon

Following the Waitangi Day Celebrations Ngāi Tahu whānui Whakamana te Waituna whānau Partners, gathered and travelled to Waituna Lagoon to officially open Te Pikiraurahi Pā Mahika Kai. Awarua Upoko Tā Tipene O’Regan graciously unveiled the recently made sign that captures our place as Ngāi Tahu on this beautiful ancient whenua. Tā Tipene spoke of the significance of the place to Awarua and the wider whānau hapū and iwi of Ngāi Tahu. He spoke passionately of Pikiraurahi his tipuna and how that whakapapa came to be. After a cold drink, chat and a cup of tea in the woolshed, everyone was happy to call it a day to remember and return home, with a huge sense of pride and accomplishment for those that have worked tirelessly over the last few years to make this dream a reality for Ngāi Tahu whānui and the future generations.

Port Softball

Congratulations

A huge congratulations to these three young tāne who hail from the mighty Bluff, for their massive softball achievements at the recent Mainland U15 Open Club Champs in Ōtautahi. Usually sporting all red for the local team Port Softball Club, these young men joined Invercargill based club Demons and came runners-up in the U15 Boys comp. Also, congratulations to Lochie Forrester who made the Mainland U15 Open Club Champs Tournament team! Ka pai tō mahi boys! Keira was picked for the Mainland U18 Girls Open Club Champs Tournament team, tumeke Keira!

Congratulations to Nikiah Rouse for being selected by Softball New Zealand for NZDXS Girls Squad 2021. The only girl to represent Southland. Also, another outstanding achievement from one of our U15 Girls Nikiah Rouse (Awarua) who was named in the 2021 NZ Developing Sox Team. Keep up the awesome work! Wahine Toa at its finest!

U18 and U15 Mainland Open Club Champs/ Port members (LR) Kyah Kennedy, Tyrese Kennedy, Lachlan Ferguson, Lochie Forrester and Keira Harvey, all whakapapa to Awarua.

Honours Award

My son Nicholas Leslie is a recent graduate from ARA with a Bachelor of ICT. Nick's final project involved an international collaboration between Ara, Jade Software, Bosch and OTH Regensberg, during which he worked with an OTH student to develop an English and German voice-activated interface for a home appliance. After multiple job offers Nick has accepted an offer from Jade Software and has begun working there. We’re from Awarua Rūnanga and our tupuna, Wharetutu Newton, was originally from Whenua Hou, married a Scottish whaler, George Newton and moved to Rakiura. I’m super proud of him for his achievements. Ngā mihi nui, Susan Julian (mum)

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu Iwi i Poihākena

Ngāi Tahu Iwi i Poihākena Inc is pleased to advise the following members were elected to the new committee at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 5 December 2020 at Liverpool West Primary School, Sydney:

Ihaka Cotter Chairman

Lynette Matua Treasurer

Angeleau Simpson Secretary

Teariki Matua Committee Member

Marie Heilbrunn Committee Member

Patricia Cotter Committee Member

Matua Hira Te Rangi Pumamao Selwyn remains our kaumātua in conjunction with Teariki Matua. Lynette Matua is the kaitiaki (guardian) of Ngāi Tahu Iwi i Poihākena Inc. Our key focus is to regroup after a very challenging previous year. We are very excited and enthusiastic and wish to focus on being a hardworking committee that is productive, progressive, positive and provides a safe nurturing environment for all who come in contact with Ngāi Tahu Iwi i Poihākena Inc. Inquiries can be directed to the chairman through the secretary email angeleaulivs@y7mail.com. He oranga ngākau He piki ngā waiora Positive feelings in your heart will enhance your sense of self worth.

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Aronui Marae, Tauranga Boys College, Te Papa

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana have held their bi-monthly meetings at this wharenui since 2002. We have been involved with the college mainly with the ika panels in the wharenui which was finished in November 2019. The Loper whānau donated a koha to the committee. A pounamu was purchased and the “Laurie Loper Memorial Award” was presented to senior student, Maharaia Waaka. Our committee was contacted by Mr. Rob Gilbert, the Assistant Principal who offered taonga that he had brought up from Aranui College in Ōtautahi, where he had once been a tutor. We accepted the sponsorship.

Senior Academic Prizegiving 2020, 10 November, 6.30pm

The awards were hosted at the Holy Trinity Church on the Te Papa peninsula. This area is significant particularly to descendants of Takitimu waka, as the history is said that the waka landed on the tip of that peninsula during the time of its migration. On arrival at the venue, Mr and Mrs Ross Hemera and Hohepaturanga Briggs were escorted to our front seats with 1200 pupils in the lower main hall with parents and family members seated in the upper balcony. We were welcomed in by the school’s big band and lead in by the principal, Mr. Robert Mangan and teachers. Thirty strong haka warriors from Aronui gave an outstanding performance from the entrance to the stage, and to their seats. The pōwhiri and opening karakia was led by Maharaia Winiata. In the principal’s address he spoke well of our Māori and Pasifika: “Māori boys at Tauranga Boys College continue to outperform NZ Māori boys nationally. Most satisfying of the NCEA results is our achievement rate of 87.5% for our Māori boys in Level 2 compared to the pass rate of 84.5% for all boys at Tauranga Boys College. This is the second time in three years that Māori boys have surpassed the result for all boys at Tauranga Boys College. This reinforces the work over recent years of culturally responsive and relational pedagogy in professional learning, more recently utilising the resourcing and expertise provided through our membership of the Tauranga Peninsula Kāhui Ako. Also of note was the performance of our Pasifika boys at Level 2 with 89.5% gaining their qualification” The three iwi of Tauranga Moana, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pūkenga, all contributed sponsorship to the Māori awards. The Whakaari Matahuna Trophy was sponsored by Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana, Hemi Tulemau was the student recipient who received this award. The taonga for this award was created by Rikki Manuel, from Te Tairāwhiti iwi (East Coast). Our Taurahere group pay respect to all iwi who contributed awards to Tauranga Boys College prizegiving 2020. It was a pleasure to be present with all those receiving awards – we were highly impressed with the Head Boy, Logan Green. What a brilliant young person, even played a solo trumpet with the big band. Finally the evening finished with us walking out behind the teachers to the whole school clapping us out. It was a night to remember. Nāku noa nā, Hohepaturanga Briggs (Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana)

Whānau Pānui

Māori Football Aotearoa, North Vs South

polished up during the few days of the training camp leading up to the main event.

Ngāi Tahu were well represented at the recent North vs South Māori Football event. Held in Rotorua, teams had the unique opportunity to form some strong bonds through noho training camps before the competition. Final scores were: Tāne: 6-0 win to the North (Ngāi Tahu players: Elijah Austen – Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Solomon Pomare-Edwards – Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Hemi Innes – Hokonui, Ōnuku, Koukourarata, Waihōpai Puketeraki, Ōtākou, Te Taumutu. Wāhine: 15-2 win to the South (Ngāi Tahu players, Rebecca Lake, Renee Bacon) Hine (U16 Girls): 5-2 win to the North (Ngāi Tahu players: Alyssa Landrebe, Ashley Mclean, Ella Hartel, Hannah Langsbury, Laney Whitson) Tamatāne (U16 Boys): 4-3 win to the North (Ngāi Tahu players: Alex Young, Hunter Hartel, Isaac Adams, Jakaya Anink, Liam Bodger, Marli Pradhan, Quinn Bodger, Rico Pradhan, Thomas Owens)

One joint haka (North and South) was delivered to the crowd after the game as a ‘thank you’ for supporting. It was a surreal feeling for the tāne to have showcased their hard worked haka and football skills in front of whānau in a stadium. The event was also live streamed to all on Facebook. There is a documentary planned for future release about the event. Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Te Upoko o Tahumatā te maunga Ko Ōkana te awa Ko Tākitimu te waka Ko Wairewa te marae Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi Ko te Ngāti Irakehu te hapū Ko Tony rāua ko Sara aku mātua Nō Ōtautahi ahau Ko Rebecca tōku ingoa Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa

Photo highlights of each match can be found on the Māori Football Aotearoa Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/MaoriFootball Hemi Innes from Ki Te Tonga Tāne gave us his account of the team’s experience. The team was selected from those interested in playing in the event, and an informal trial with Phillip PickeringParker, CEO of Māori Football Aotearoa, who put the lads through their paces and made the final selections. Everyone in the squad was super excited to be a part of this inaugural North vs South Māori football event. Brotherhood bonds were built whilst staying in a community marae at the back of Harvest Church in Rotorua, in a classroom on mattresses. The South lads would often break out into singing waiata whilst doing their dishes. Everyone in the squad was grateful for a full cultural immersion experience of staying on a marae and learning haka. It took us three days to learn the words and actions to the haka. The lads were absolutely fizzing to showcase their haka skills which were built and

Rebecca Lake holding trophy

Over the summer I was lucky enough to be involved in the Māori Football Aotearoa North v South event in Rotorua. I represented the South team in the Ngā Wāhine Whanapoikiri (Women’s match). We had a 15-2 victory over the North team. The five-day camp not only involved football and cardio sessions, but also had many cultural activities and learnings. I learned so much more about te ao Māori, through tikanga Māori, (learning about Māori customs and traditions) connecting with my whakapapa, manaakitanga, (which was about supporting relationships) and the kapa haka was so much fun. I am truly grateful for the experience. This camp confirmed to me that I am so proud of who I am and where I come from. In December 2020, I captained the Canterbury United Pride Women’s Football team, where we won the ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership 2020. We made history by being the first team ever to win three consecutive championships. I am so proud of our team and I can’t wait till next season.

L-R Rebecca Lake and Britney-lee Nicholson

Congtatulations Charlotte Wilson

Charlotte Wilson (10 years old daughter of Dene and Pamela Wilson) competed in the National Skills Diving Champs over Labour Weekend 2020 at West Wave Henderson, Auckland. She got 2nd place in her Level 3, Under 11yrs, 1m, 3m and synchronized events. She belongs to North Harbour Diving Club.

Pānui He rehu i ringa – Calling Kāi Tahu writers

Tō pene ki te pepa! We are calling for submissions from Kāi Tahu writers for an exciting new publication launched by Kotahi Rau Pukapuka Trust. He Rehu i Ringa is a planned series of pukapuka which will showcase contemporary writing in te reo Māori from iwi throughout the country, and Kāi Tahu has been chosen to launch this awesome kaupapa! Submissions are open until 30 March 2021 and can be anything from a short story, waiata, whaikōrero or whakataukī. For more information please see our Kaituhi Kāi Tahu Facebook page or contact Charisma on charisma@naia.co.nz.

Public Notice To Members Of The Preferred Class Of Alienee (PCA)

Concerning status change from Māori to general land. Waikawa Village Section 26A (previously 26), 96 Moana View Road, Waikawa. Originally owned by James Keenan, Sarah Moorhouse, Sylvia Macale, Hana, Komene, and Taituha Te Rau. Currently owned solely by Laura Bowdler. Proposal to change status to general land for four sections to be subdivided and sold (approx. 2126 m2) outside of the PCA. Remainder (approx. 7049 m2) will revert to Māori land for Laura and whānau to build/live on. Any interest or questions please contact jessie@ngaitahulaw.org.nz.

The Office kōrero mō te tuhituhi, te rika i rehu me kā titoka hou. I aro mārika a Corban ki te mahi ōpaki o te reo, me kā whākika hara o te takata. The teaching topics for the week varied; Karuna Thurlow focused her teachings on the pūrākau of Tāwhaki. Hana O’Regan focused on the language of apology, and the Kāi Tahu Claim. Henare Te Aika-Puanaki and Kiringāua Cassidy changed it up and gifted the whānau with a game of Quidditch, or Kuitiki Kāi Tahu, which was enjoyed by many. Megan Pōtiki dived into discussion and history around patu taipō. Charisma Rangipunga focused on the writings of our tīpuna, and the importance of the continuation of writing in te reo. Corban Te Aika ensured laughs all around with games and confessions.

KMK – Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2021

Ko taku reo Nō Mū, nō Weka Nā rāua i whakapiki kā reo O te tini, o te iwi, o te ao Tihei mauri ora Ia te tau ia te tau, ka hokihoki te mano Tahu, te tini Māmoe ki te Marae o Arowhenua hai whakaniko i tō tātau reo, kia eke tō rātau reo ki kā karamatamata o te whakaaro nui. He kaupapa tēnei hai tautoko i kā whānau reo Māori ki te noho hai Tahu i waekanui i tō tātau reo rakatira, ki te taha o ō tātau huāka.

Kai te ahi kā o Huirapa hora nui, o Huirapa rauroha roa, tau atu, tau mai, ko koutou kā kaimanaaki o tēnei kaupapa. Ki a koutou, Auntie Rita me ō rika rehe, koutou e whākai nei i a Kāi Pīkoko, kā rika tōhau nui o Arowhenua, ko rakatira tēnei kaupapa i a koutou. Huirapa o te rua tī, Huirapa o te rua tā!

Every year, descendants of Tahu return to Arowhenua Marae to adorn and strengthen their language proficiencies. Kura Reo Kāi Tahu supports whānau to attend this kaupapa, which enables our whānau to speak te reo, centered in our Kāi Tahutaka among family.

We were spoilt yet again by the wonderful hospitality of Arowhenua Marae with Auntie Rita and her team feeding the masses during the week. Ki te kore kā kaitiaki tamariki, kāhore tēnei kaupapa i eke. Kai kā rika manaaki, kai kā rika atawhai, kāhore e mutu kā mihi o Kotahi Mano Kāika. I whakaturia ai e koutou ko te whare manaaki hai whakaruruhau mō kā uri i piri mai. Nā kākau māhaki, nā kupu whakatau tinana, nā kupu whakatau wairua i tau ai te kaupapa.

I tēnei tau, neke atu i te kotahi rau, e toru kahuru kā tākata i ahu mai ki Arowhenua, mō te reo te take. He kaupapa tēnei ahakoa kaumātua mai, pakeke mai, rakatahi mai, tamaiti mai, pēpi mai. I kitea te toru reaka i tae mai, ā, he tohu e ora ana te reo i waekanui whānau. This year we had more than 130 people attend. Kotahi Mano Kāika is focused on intergenerational language transfer and it was inspiring to have and witness the benefits of three generations participating together.

We are forever grateful that we can run this wānaka for whānau. This would not be possible without the dedication and support of our kaitiaki tamariki. Their kind hearts and soothing words established a safe space for our tamariki to play, to learn, to be.

E whitu kā akoraka. I aro kā poureo ki kā kaupapa maha o te wā. Ko tā Karuna Thurlow mahi, he aro ki kā kōrero nehe, kā kōrero a Tāwhaki. Ko tā Hana O’Regan mahi, he aro ki kā kōrero o te whakapāha, me kā kōrero o Te Kerēme o Kāi Tahu. Ka tū kā akomaka o Henare Te Aika-Puanaki rāua ko Kiringāua Cassidy, ka puta ko hihiko, ko kata i te aroka ki kā mahi o Hare Pota me te para Kuitiki. Ko Megan Pōtiki tērā i wānakahia kā kōrero o te patu taipō. Ko tā Charisma Rangipunga mahi he

Ko kahuru tau tēnei kaupapa e noho ana ki Arowhenua. I ahu mai te kaupapa nei i Awarua, ā, i hūnuku ki Arowhenua i te tau 2010. Ka kaha kitea e KMK te tokomaha e aro mai ana ki tēnei kaupapa. E mihi nui ana ki te huka e ako ana i te reo. Kia kaha rā! Kura Reo Kāi Tahu has been hosted by Arowhenua for

more than 10 years. It originally started in Awarua but moved to Arowhenua in 2010. Over the last few years more and more whānau are wanting to attend Kura Reo, which is a positive indicator that our language is growing so that it may flourish. For photos, please visit facebook.com/kaitahureo

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu ki Arowhenua 2021

Ko kā tamariki e tā ana

Ko Ana Fa'au rātau ko Corban Te Aika ko Waipounamu Te Karu

Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua 2021

with three generations attend these events. It is never too late to learn e hoa mā – do it as a whānau and get on board the waka.

Ko te aroha E piri nei ki taku poho Hai rau mahara Ko Te Rau Aroha e!

Ko te hau kāika te tūāpapa o tēnei kaupapa. Ka hau atu tātau o Kotahi Mano Kāika ki Awarua, ka hau mai ko koutou o te kāika ki te tautoko, ki te manaaki, ki the ārahi i a tātau. Ki a koutou ko Dean Whaanga rātau ko Bubba Thompson, ko Evelyn Cook, ki kā whare kōrero, ki kā toka tū moana ahakoa kā hau o te wā, e kore e mutu kā mihi ki a koutou. Our hau kāika are the foundation of our events. Every time we make our way to Murihiku, we are always supported by our Awarua

From 29 - 31 January, descendants of Murihiku made their way to Awarua for a weekend of reo, fun and whanaukataka. It was a wonderful weekend shared with whānau who were able to engage in te reo classes with reo champions. We were also spoilt with a trip to Motupōhue and Ōmāui alongside Dean Whaanga, who shared the history of the whenua. KMK is seeing whānau 39

and apprehensive people can feel while learning te reo and appreciate the commitment of those who travelled to attend, whether it was up the road, or across the country

relations. We are always grateful for your time and expertise. Ko kā tākata pukunanaiore o te tewe o muri, ki a Gina Ryan rātau ko Mali Morgan, ko Ferne Ryan, ko Tania Carran-Tonga, ko Junior Tonga, inā te reka, inā te taumata o te whākai i a tini, i a mano. Kotahi Mano Kāika would like to thank our wonderful rika wera who ensured our whānau were fed with the renown Bluff hospitality. Kai kā toitoi manawa, kai kā kawau mārō, koutou i whakairihia ake rā ko kupu, ko kīwaha, ko whakataukī, ko akoraka ki kā pātū o te whare o te reo Māori, ko rakatira te kaupapa i a koutou. Our language champions gave our whānau the space to learn and adorn their language proficiencies over the weekend. Our kaiako were Hurae Skerrett-White, Amie Curtis and Victoria Campbell. Kai kā kaiwhakatūtū, ko te reo o mihi e rere tou ana.

Kia Kūrapa at Ōmāui with Dean Whaanga as our guide

Ahakoa taku iti, he iti matā auē maraka, maraka! Ko te oraka o tō tātau reo, kai kā rika o ā tātau tamariki. He taoka te reo, he taoka te tamaiti. Kai kā manawa popore, ki a Talia Ellison-Collins rātau ko Jordyn Martin, ko Tūmai Campbell i ārahi i kā kuru pounamu o te iwi, kāhore i ārikarika kā mihi. Our kaupapa could not go ahead without our wonderful tamariki, who are the future of our language. Overall a huge mihi to all our whānau who engaged with the Kia Kūrapa kaupapa. We acknowledge how scary

Ko Kai-Carran-Tonga rātau ko Olivia Molinari, ko Aria Molinari

Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua 2021

Kupu o te wā Kūrapa (verb) – To be hasty, fast

Kīwaha o te wā Kāhore he riteka – There is no other choice.

Synonyms: tere, horo

Hai tauira/an example:

Kaika ō kai, kāhore he riteka!

Kia kūrapa mai e hine!

Eat your food, there is no other choice!

Hurry up my girl! E mihi ana ki te rakahau o Tahu Pōtiki, nāna ēnei kōrero i tuitui. 40

KMK Wātaka Āhea/Kai hea When and where

Kaupapa Initiative

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Kia Kūrapa

Tuahiwi – TBC

Beginners to intermediate

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

17 – 2\1 Kai te haere/Āpereira Paenga-whāwhā 2021

Te Puku-Te Tihi Intermediate to advanced

Next funding round closes: July 2021 Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu

Kā Manukura o te Reo

Intermediate to learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can advanced

Whānau Reo

Intermediate to advanced

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

All levels

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

Papatipu Rūnaka only

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

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

apply for up to $5,000 per person, per year.

Ngāi Tahu Grants

Ngāi Tahu grants and scholarships We have a range of funding opportunities available to registered Ngāi Tahu whānau members? Check out the options on the following page to see if you or your whānau members are eligible to apply.

Ngāi Tahu Fund – For support towards Ngāi Tahu cultural projects When to apply? • 1 July to 30 September 2021 Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu aged 18 years and over • Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū Available funding • Up to $5,000 for individuals • Up to $30,000 for legal entities Taiawatea Grant – For support towards rangatahi cultural leadership projects/events When to apply? • Open all year round Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13 to 25 • Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū Available funding • Up to $500 for individuals • Up to $500 for groups Taurahere Fund – For support towards operational/administrative costs. When to apply? • Open all year round Who can apply? • Recognised Ngāi Tahu taurahere rōpū Available funding • $2,000 per annum per recognised taurahere rōpū Tahua Taunaki Ākonga/Learner Support Fund – Funding to assist Ngāi Tahu children with extra tuition sessions. When to apply? • Closing dates coincide with school terms. Applications need to be submitted two weeks prior to the start of term. Should applications be received after the deadlines below, they will roll over to the following term: o Term 2 – 19 April 2021 o Term 3 – 12 July 2021 o Term 4 – 4 October 2021 Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu who are attending school and aged 5 to 21 Available funding • $470 per financial year (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria • $940 per financial year (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria and who are seeking remedial support in two or more subjects at NCEA level * To see the full criteria, please visit our website. Special Learning Assessments – Funding to assist whānau with special learning assessments for children with special educational needs. When to apply? • Open all year round Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5 to 21 Available funding • up to $940 (+GST where applicable) per child per financial year * Funding for specialist learning assessments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Kā Pūtea Grant – Base grant to support tertiary-level studies When to apply? • 2 March - 30 October 2021 Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA tertiary-level study or an international equivalent Available funding • Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS): o $250 for first year of study o $500 for every subsequent year Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE) – Secondary grant aimed at encouraging whānau to connect, engage and give back to Ngāi Tahu regardless of their location. When to apply? • 2 March - 30 October 2021 Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA tertiary-level study or an international equivalent Available funding • Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS) o Level 1 (PoE): $250 o Level 2 (PoE): $500 o Level 3 (PoE): $1,000 Kā Pūtea Scholarships – Contestable scholarships for students studying at tertiary level. When to apply? • 15 February - 16 April 2021 Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA tertiary-level study or an international equivalent Available funding • Targeted Undergraduate Scholarships (58 in total) – $1,500 o First-year students studying in New Zealand are not eligible to apply for scholarships as fees are free in the first year • Papatipu Rūnanga Scholarships (18 in total) – $1,500 • Postgraduate Scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 (the level of study determines the level of funding available) • Exceptional Scholarships – please enquire for more information on exceptional scholarships Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships – To support Ngāi Tahu secondary school students experiencing hardships/difficulties in completing the school year or attaining a secondary school qualification. When to apply? • 1 February - 31 March 2021 Who can apply? • Registered secondary school students in years 10 to 13 Available funding • Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary Mazzetta Scholarships – To assist Māori students studying fishing with an emphasis on commercial fishing and processing. When to apply? • 28 June - 27 August 2021 Who can apply? • Māori descendants studying the above Available funding • Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary

Sporting Achievement Grant – To recognise regional and national sporting achievements. When to apply? • Open all year round Who can apply? • Registered Ngāi Tahu members Available funding • Regional – $100 • National – $200 Pēpi Packs Ngāi Tahu Pēpi Packs are an initiative developed as an approach to whānau ora and tamariki ora. The wahakura is designed to encourage safe sleeping for our pēpi under 6 months old, and also represents weaving in the latest strands of Ngāi Tahu – helping newborn Ngāi Tahu pēpi to grow a strong cultural connection to their iwi. Expectant parents can pre-register for a Pēpi Pack (if pēpi is on the way) OR full Pēpi Packs will be sent to all pēpi who are fully registered with Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu within their first six months of life. To pre-register for a Pēpi Pack, or for more information, please visit our website (see below) or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz To see the full criteria and/or apply online, visit the ‘Whānau Opportunities’ page on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz. If you would like to know more about any of the funding streams mentioned above, please contact the Ngāi Tahu Grants team on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or via email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mauri ora!

Puna Pakihi Supporting whānau businesses to recover, survive and thrive Puna Pakihi grants are now available for whānau in enterprise or looking to start a new enterprise. There are three grant categories. Each grant is worth $5,000. 1. Kickstart Grant This grant is for whānau-owned businesses that have recently started trading or are about to begin trading. The criteria for accessing this grant is as follows: – Been trading for 12 months or less – Robust business plan in place – Clear market validation – Completed financial forecast for the next 12-24 months (from date of application) – 50% ownership by a registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member aged over 18 2. Stay-up Grant This grant is for whānau-owned businesses that have been in operation for more than a year but are in need of a little more support to ensure they can survive and thrive. We have two sub-categories for this grant with the following criteria: Stay-up one – Been trading for more than 12 months – Have revenue of under $60,000 – May not be GST registered – Robust business plan in place – Clear market validation 44

– Completed financial forecast for the next 12-24 months (from date of application) – 50% ownership by a registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member aged over 18 Stay-up two – Been trading for more than 12 months – Have revenue between $60,000 and $120,000 – Must be GST registered – Robust business plan in place – Clear market validation – Completed financial forecast for the next 12-24 months (from date of application) – 50% ownership by a registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member aged over 18 3. Growth – This grant is for whānau-owned businesses looking to grow their business to thrive. To be eligible for this grant you will need to meet the following criteria: – Been trading for more than 12 months – Have revenue of $120,000+ – Must be GST registered – Robust growth plan in place – Completed financial forecast for the next 12-24 months (from date of application) – 50% ownership by a registered Ngāi Tahu whānau member aged over 18 For more information about the Puna Pakihi grants, please visit https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/runanga/tribal-economies/ puna-pakihi/ or contact the Puna Pākihi team on: puna.pakihi@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 0800 KAI TAHU.

Tangihanga pānui

Tangihanga is a difficult time, but also an important way we, as whānau pani, move forward into a world without our loved one. Tangihanga pānui are an important way to let everyone know what is happening and many Papatipu Rūnanga will help whānau in distributing them. The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu also welcomes whānau to connect with us when tangi are happening. Whānau must clearly request, either in writing or by phone, that they would like support in sharing pānui. We welcome any whānau written tangihanga pānui. Please provide as much detail as you can. Contact: Iwi Engagement Manager Henare Te Aika-Puanaki tangihanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 0800 KAI TAHU (524 8248) – please note this number is staffed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm and on Wednesdays from 9.00am to 5.30pm

Kāhu Marina Loper

In December 2020 this image was published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. We would like to thank Tahu Loper for making contact and advising that his mother, Kāhu Marina Loper, is the woman sitting on the bench in front of the roses. We appreciate any feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our request for names and information for our Whakaahua Tīpuna whānau.

Whai Rawa

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni has reached 1000 tamariki We’re happy to announce that Ngā Kaitiaki Moni has reached an exciting milestone with over 1000 tamariki members, and to celebrate we have a fun giveaway. Go to www.whairawa.com/tamariki/1000-competition and enter to win one of two mīharo prize packs worth $50 each, or one of five t-shirts! Competition closes 31 March 2021. Plus, every new sign-up in February and March will receive a free Ngā Kaitiaki Moni t-shirt! NEW! On the website Our Ngā Kaitiaki Moni website www.whairawa.com/tamariki has been updated with some awesome new pages and activities! Did your photo make the website? There is a new Kaitiaki Kid page to show off some of the awesome Kaitiaki Kids completing their Ngā Kaitiaki Moni activities, challenges, and competitions. Ready for a new challenge? Check out the resource page for new activities such as games, quizzes and colouring-in! Want to get involved? If you want to get more involved with Ngā Kaitiaki Moni and be in to win mīharo prizes, make sure you complete your tasks, participate in all the pānui activities, and keep an eye on your letterbox and the website as there are some exciting things coming your way. Giveaway terms and conditions – www.whairawa.com/tamariki/general-terms-for-giveaways/ Are you a Whai Rawa member aged 5-15 years? It’s free to join! Sign up to the club today! www.whairawa.com/tamariki Remember to reference your payments The easiest way to contribute to your Whai Rawa account is through online banking, whether for a oneoff payment, or to set up a regular automatic payment. All our New Zealand, Australia and International banking details can be found on our website: www.whairawa.com/ways-to-save Please make sure you reference your payments to your Whai Rawa account(s) correctly. It is crucial to always include the Whai Rawa six-digit member number in the reference of every payment. If you do not reference correctly, your contributions will not be allocated and will be returned to your bank account after 30 days. Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

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Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

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

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for online using the online booking system. Alternatively bookings can be made by contacting the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from

August 2020

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

Available sites

Lake Kaniere, Te Tai Poutini / West Coast

Coast

Location

from Hokitika township. Physical Description . Large, mostly flat Vehicle access All vehicle access to site itself. Access on site is relatively

Physical Description

stuck in heavy rain. Facilities and services Toilets and a tapped water supply are located at the nearby public camping ground. There are also fire pits, numerous walking tracks located nearby. Site restrictions No domestic animals. Hazards Water from the nearby camping area needs to be boiled before drinking, or users need to supply their own water.

, Te Tai Poutini / West

Vehicle access All vehicle access to the site, but land may be boggy after prolonged rainfall. Facilities and services tracks, historic sites, kayak operator and nature tours located in the area. Site restrictions No domestic animals. Hazards This site is prone to flooding at times. There is an small airstrip located next to the nohoanga site.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: or get in touch with us on

Tiakina tō hauora (looking after your health) during the COVID-19 pandemic We know that things can change quickly during this pandemic. Please take every possible step to keep yourselves and your whānau safe by following the tips below. Protect yourself and your whānau: • Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds). Then dry thoroughly. • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues. Put used tissues in the bin or a bag immediately. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs. • Stay home if you feel unwell. • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean. • Keep track of where you have been throughout the day. You can do this by using the COVID-19 App QR code scanner, and turning Bluetooth on, or manually sign in to places you visit.

If you or your whānau are unwell: • In an emergency, always call 111. • If you are concerned about any COVID-19 symptoms you are experiencing, please contact Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453, your general practice team or your iwi health provider. They will advise you on whether you need a test if you have any COVID-19 symptoms and where you can get this. • For general health enquiries you can call your general practice team 24/7 to talk to a health professional.

Look after your hauora hinengaro/mental health: • If you or someone you know needs free, confidential wellbeing support or advice, call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor 24/7. • Try not to increase habits such as smoking, as smoking can make you more susceptible to serious complications from COVID-19. Te Hā – Waitaha offers free stop smoking support to anyone in Canterbury by phone or online. Visit stopsmokingcanterbury. org.nz for more information. • The Ministry of Health website – health.govt.nz/ covid-19 – has a wide range of information and tools to support your own and others’ wellbeing during this challenging time.

Stay up-to-date: • The latest COVID-19 related health information can be found at health.govt.nz/covid-19 • For information about the national response to COVID-19 go to covid19.govt.nz • For Canterbury health information: see cdhb.health. nz/covid19 for details on local COVID-19 testing sites and service changes at our hospitals; and follow Canterbury DHB on Facebook at facebook.com/ CanterburyHealthSystem for updates.

“Me mahi tahi tātou (let’s work together) to beat COVID-19.” – Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink

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Rūnaka Directory

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taurahere Rōpū

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

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

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

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

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupū (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Haileigh Russell-Wright E: ladyhailz@gmail.com P: (04) 5820 2227

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihakena Angeleau Simpson Ph: 04 20333568 E: angeleanlivs@y7mail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is part of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu collection and was taken on Waitangi Day in 2002 at Ōtākou. If you can identify the two women in this image, please contact Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248). We would love to hear from you.