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The Ara-Wai Whakahau project is funded for one year by the Provincial Growth Fund to achieve both environmental and social outcomes. On a fundamental level the project aims to improve the quality of waterways on the three farms under Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd (NAGHL). The community aim is to provide economic growth and potential through redeployment and training opportunities within the wider Whakatāne area.
STAFF / KAIMAHI
The project workforce has derived from a rapid recruitment effort in December 2020 and has since flourished into a dedicated team of 26. There has been a strong drive for Leadership within the team and this concept was put to practice with the appointment of 1 Team Lead and 2 Leading Hands as support in addition to the Project Manager. This model has been key in the success of the project to date and immanent in the growth of the team.
DEMOGRAPHICS*
MĀORI NGĀTI AWA FEMALE MALE UNDER 18 18 – 24 25 – 49 50+ # of staff 26 15 5 21 1 11 13 1 % of staff 100% 58% 19% 81% 4% 42% 50% 4%
* Demographics are based on staff numbers as at 30/06/2021.
CONTRACTORS
There are currently 3 contractors (2/3 are Ngāti Awa Pakihi) involved in the project thus far and each has a role necessary to completing the project works and scope.
CONTRACTOR ROLE WITHIN PROJECT Morrison Fencing Ltd Pakihi – successful RFP Tender respondent for Fencing 72km for this project.
Grant Farms Ltd Pakihi – completing part of the Earthworks for this project.
Eco Services
Walter Boyce is the owner of Eco Services and provides expert Riparian and Waterways protection experience and knowledge within the Ngāti Awa rohe, and beyond. Walter is the Project Manager. PROJECT WORKS
Ara-Wai Whakahau is a three-phase project aimed to improve the quality of waterways on Tumurau, Ngakauroa and Ngāti Awa Farms. Phase 1 has included of mass eradication of plant pests through spray release and manual removal over 9ha of farm. There has been the erection of 20,000m of fence lines along paddock waterbodies to eliminate stock access, resolving stock waste. The team have had their first delivery of native plants and have begun planting these along Wairere stream. The use of native plants results in an effective filtration system as their roots act as a natural sieve to catch waste. These measures will ensure the drastic reduction in chemical, faecal and sediment pollution to the waterways, leaving fresh water for the farm and fish livelihood.
Phase Two (2022) will involve the completion of the remainder of works from 2021 and pest (animal and plant) eradication of newly identified areas both on the farm and in the community. Phase Three (2023) will primarily focus on the planting and pest control maintenance of all areas. CONTINUITY
The Ara-Wai Whakahau project has now surpassed the halfway point and the focus for the Project Management Office is employment continuity. Our aim is to expand professional portfolio’s and increase employment attractiveness through effective training programmes, pre-apprenticeship initiatives and redeployment opportunities.
FORMAL TRAINING
Community relationships and networks have been essential in exposing the project to various training with continued interest and engagement to embark on more. The team have already achieved a number of new skills, qualifications and valued experience as shown below.
FORMAL TRAINING QUALIFICATION STATUS
First Aid
GrowSafe Certificate in Workplace First Aid
Certificate in GrowSafe Standard
Chainsaws NZQA unit standardsw 6916 and 6917
Fire Warden Certification as a Fire Warden Fire Extinguisher Certification in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment Agriculture Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 Drone Operator Certification in Drone Operation 101 / 102
Leadership Certification in Leadership and Management Part 1
Completed by 23 staff
Completed by 17 staff
Completed by 19 staff
Completed by 3 staff
Completed by 3 staff
Completed by 6 staff 13 staff to complete Completed by 2 staff
Completed by 2 staff
INFORMAL TRAINING
The Ara-Wai Whakahau staff have completed informal training within the team. Individuals who are experienced in mahi kai have been sharing their knowledge with their colleagues through coordinated workshops. Such works include, fried bread making, hīnaki assembly and tuna catching, gathering kaimoana, puha and watercress harvesting and butchery, from beast to packaging. The training has been a fantastic tool to increase morale and comradery. REDEPLOYMENT
The Ara-Wai Whakahau project is regrettably only funded for one year. It is the aspiration of the Project Management Office and Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd to expand this project for the next 2 – 3 years. This benefits both the project and staff, by ensuring the continued existence of phase 1 works and by supporting our people into long term, meaningful employment. We are currently investigating all relevant funding paths. In addition to further funding, we are looking at other avenues for redeployment and have secured some partnerships with local businesses and initiatives to pathway the team into. New Zealand Autotraps are a local business who have offered training and upskilling in trap assembly and manufacturing. This organisation has advised their intent to offer permanent employment in the coming future. The Technical Training Pilot (another Provincial Growth funded project) have offered several spaces on the Pre-apprenticeship programme in partnership with Extreme Boats and MAST Academy. Kaimahi will enrol into a Boat Building short course and complete on-the-job training at Extreme Boats. There is also the possibility of staff securing an apprenticeship with Extreme upon concluding their short course. Finally, Morrison Fencing Ltd were successful in the fencing tender for this project and had committed two fencing apprenticeships to the Ara-Wai Whakahau project. Two of our staff had successfully secured and transitioned into these positions in March 2021. The organisation has since approached the project with a third apprenticeship on offer. The feedback from both of the apprentices has been extremely positive and encouraging of the relationship between Morrison Fencing Ltd and Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd. These redeployment ventures are exciting steps towards better employment and economic growth for Whakatāne.
Ko Ngāti Awa te toki tē tangatanga i te rā, tē ngohengohe i te wai Ngāti Awa, whose bindings cannot be loosened by the sun or softened by the rains.
Pandemic impacts on the Tourism and Hospitality sectors continue to be evident the world over. For 2021 it was imperative that we maintained a strategic approach to the delivery of our Operating Visions and Objectives. Tracking performance trends since the arrival of COVID-19 in early 2020 have identified focus areas where the pandemic has presented opportunities for growth. A surge in Conference and Events is a clear indicator that we continue to keep our strategy relevant and maintain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing environment. An increased amount of pressure was placed on infrastructure, the foundational services necessary to function adequately. This is where we directed resources and funding to optimize the long term sustainability of delivery frameworks.
100 % INCREASE IN CONFERENCE AND EVENTS
We have experienced a one hundred percent increase in conference and events over the past 12 months.
Notable events include the Whakaari Eruption anniversary which required several months of meticulous planning under Alert level 2 guidelines. The occasion was livestreamed around the world.
Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae was the venue of choice for the Ministry of Justice Wai 2660 – Marine Coastal (Takutai Moana) Inquiry. A six-day hire was secured with an anticipated attendance of up to 100 people daily. The Ministry have signaled their intention to rebook for the Wai 2700 – Mana Wāhine Hearing next year. Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi held a double graduation event over two days, the first of its kind due to the 2020 postponement under the Pandemic. Strict Health and Safety measures were implemented to cater for the influx of graduands and their families. The Graduation ceremonies were a huge success. The welcomed boost in event and conference hire was not without its challenges. With zoom capabilities being an essential form of communication, we were faced with major connectivity issues coupled with inadequate lighting and a need to review how we delivered events to adapt to demand. Resolutions came by way of much needed external funding.
S A VINGS
SAVINGS OVER 5 YEARS – WI-FI CONNECTIVITY
In conjunction with Provincial Growth funding and Te Puni Kokiri, Tē Mānuka Tūtahi Marae was a recipient for the Marae Digital Connectivity Fund.
We received fully funded audiovisual equipment, security cameras and a 5 year paid managed Wi-Fi connection. This package allows us to offer a higher quality audio visual experience, maintain a solid internet connection from inside the Wharenui and expand signal range throughout the complex.
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INCREASE IN RESOURCE CAPACITY
Te Mānuka Tūtatahi purchased essential equipment due to the surge in visitor numbers attached to events. 20 brand new tables, 150 chairs, 3 urns and assorted kitchen equipment have allowed us to save approximately $5k in equipment hire per year. It has also eased the pressure with timing constraints impacted by the lack of resourcing.
L OYMENT EM P
100 % NGĀTI AWA EMPLOYMENT BASE
Mataatua Wharenui is pivotal in revitalising Ngāti Awa identity. It provides opportunities to be employed in an industry that celebrates our unique culture in a contemporary setting that will enhance cultural knowledge and capabilities. We are proud employers of Nga Uri o Ngāti Awa with a 100 percent Ngāti Awa employment base. Staff are trained and mentored by our tribal Kaumātua and Tōhunga.
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OPERATIONAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Our Pandemic response has seen the establishment of a COVID-19 protocols and procedures document. This is reviewed weekly adapting to the constant shifts in Ministry of Health guidelines. All operational functions are carried out according to strict protocols. The document determines how staff interface within the organisation, customer facing interactions and ensures the safe delivery of all products from Mataatua Wharenui.
In summary, Mataatua Wharenui – Tē Mānuka Tūtahi Marae continues to forge pathways to becoming a key driver of social, cultural and economic growth and wellbeing of Nga Uri o Ngāti Awa. Through infrastructure development we are committed to ensuring the delivery of a high-quality visitor experience as we embrace opportunities that are presented under the economic strains of COVID-19.
This report provides a summary of the various activities undertaken by Identity Language and Culture as part of 2020/2021 Annual Plan and the strategic priorities contained within Te Ara Poutama. Guiding Principle derived from Te Ara Poutama; Our culture is a priority Ngāti Awatanga – our culture and language: our responsibilities and commitment to uphold and protect our language and culture which derive from our shared ancestry as the corner stone of our unique identity.
CAPTURING TE REO O NGĀTI AWA - KAUMĀTUA INTERVIEWS
A number of Kaumātua interviews were undertaken to capture a rātau maumaharatanga. In their interviews the Kaumātua not only share their lives but the tikanga they practised or witnessed and kōrero on te reo. Interviews can be viewed at TRONA by appointment.
RANGATAHI SUMMIT 23 - 26 APRIL 2021 - ‘KŌHAO RAU, RANGATAHI RAU’
During level 4 lockdown 2021, Ngāti Awa Rangatahi reached out to each other, kōrerorero led to their aspirations for the future as rangatahi and uri of Ngāti Awa.
Those of our rangatahi, especially who live away from te rohe (Ahi teretere) o Ngāti Awa, desired an opportunity to wānanga and a dedicated handful organised ‘Kōhao Rau, Rangatahi Rau’ was a Ngāti Awa rangatahi led kaupapa, Rangatahi Summit. Mā te Rangatahi, mō te Rangatahi.
DEVELOPING NEW RESOURCES THAT OBSERVE OUR TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND PLACES OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE - NGĀ PUAROA HORONUKU
Three pakipūmeka/reo Māori video clips were launched during te wiki o te reo (14 – 20 September 2020) showing some of our places of special significance hei rauemi kia tautoko ai, whakarauora ai Te Reo Māori i waenganui i a Ngāti Awa.
Series one on wāhi tapu i te rohe o Ngāti Awa ‘NGĀ PUAROA HORONUKU SERIES 1’
Esteemed Kaumātua and orator Te Kei Merito eloquently discusses various tīpuna, the arrival of the Mataatua to Whakatāne and several places of significance. Statistics of Ngā Puaroa Horonuku after launching the pakipūmeka
Ngā Puaroa Horonuku Part 1
Ngā Puaroa Horonuku Part 2
Ngā Puaroa Horonuku Part 3
• Reach 10,645 • Engagements 1139 • 68% Tane • 32% Wahine • Largest group 45-54 Tane RE-ESTABLISHING OUR TRADITIONAL FOOD GATHERING PRACTISES AND KAITIAKITANGA - MANU KUIA WĀNANGA.
Gathering manu kuia aka titi is something that Ngāti Awa has practised mai rā anō. The annual harvest was halted some years ago by the Department of Conservation and then revitalised in 2012 with the support of the Department, various Kaumātua, Iwi members and a pūkenga from Rakiura.
Tu O’Brien in forefront leading the manu kuia preparation (hūhuti) at Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae. November 2020.
GROWING YOUNG NGĀTI AWA LEADERS, TAIOHI MOANA
The aim of this programme is to grow young Ngāti Awa leaders in the marine environment and in turn support whānau, hapū, Iwi and kaitiakitanga and the regeneration of our cultural and customary food-gathering practices.
Rangatahi surveying marine species. December 2020.
BUILDING OUR CULTURAL CAPACITY Karanga/Whaikōrero Wānanga held on 22 May 2021 at Matata
I hia kē ngā tangata i uru mai ki tēnei wānanga karanga, whaikōrero. Nō ngā pito katoa o te motu ngā kaitono. Ko te pūtake, ko ngā tikanga, te whakatakoto me te waihanga o te kōrero, me ētahi o ngā ahuatanga. Ko te reo Māori i kawe te wānanga. Our karanga and whaikōrero wānanga are experiencing record numbers with 92 registering to attend. Many of those who attended came from out of rohe. 20
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TE TAWERA TE PATUWAI TE PAHIPOTO TE KAHUPAKE HŪNAONGA NGĀTI RANGATAUA NGĀTI PUKEKO TE HOKOWHITU A TU NGĀTI HIKAKINO NGĀTI HAMUA NGAI TE RANGIHOUHIRI NGAI TAMAWERA NGAI TAMAPARE NGAI TAMAOKI NGAI TAIWHAKAEA HOKOPU NGA MAIHI
Commemorating important events in Ngāti Awa History - Te Tiriti o Waitangi kei Ngāti Awa, i te 16 o Pīpiri 2021 in collaboration with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
I tu tēnei whakamaumaharatanga i te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Ko ngā kaikōrero ko: Tā Hirini Moko Mead, ko Tiāti Layne Harvey, ko Tākuta Te Kei Merito, ko tētahi rangātira nō Te Pāti Māori; ko Rāwiri Waititi, ko Tākuta Kura Paul-Burke me ngā rangatahi kaikōrero, anā ko Te Ipo Umuhuri nō te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōrini ki Ngāti Awa rāua ko Parekohai Baker nō te Haikura o Whakatāne.
For the second year in a row, we collaborated with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi to hold our annual commemoration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi mini lectures on the 16 June 2021. Our guest speakers including rangatahi speakers talked on a range of topics who, how and when the Treaty Sheet was brought to Whakatāne. He nui ngā kōrero i puta mai: • Ngāti Awa me Te Tiriti o
Waitangi, i roto i ēnei 180 tau kua pāhure nei. • Te kōrero maumaharatanga mo
Eruera Manuera; • Te ahuatanga o te hainatanga o te Tiriti o Waitangi i Whakatāne me te tangata, nānā i kawe mai, me ki ko James Ferdarb; • Te Wairua o Te Tiriti o Waitangi; • What does a Tiriti Centric
Aotearoa look like? • Te Toka Tūmoana; • Kia tū rangatahi ahau ināianei me he tū rangātira apopo
Te Mātahi o te Tau - The Māori New Year 2021, 2 July 2021
RE-CONNECTING TO OUR PLACES OF CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE – MATARIKI 2021
This year Matariki i te timatatanga o te tau Māori, a celebration took place on Te Moana nui a Toi, during a haerenga to one of places of cultural and spiritual significance. Kōrero about our māramataka me ngā kāhui whetū o Matariki was shared and farewelling our loved ones who have gone on were some of the activities that took place.
