Te Kōtuku Raumati 2018 Issue 11
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Contents – He Whakaraupapa Kōrero 4 From the Chairman's Tēpu Mai te Tēpu o te Tiamana 5
Ngā Ara Mātua
6 The Board Te Poari 7 Performance for the year ended 30 June 2017 Ko te Pātaka Pāranga 10 From the CEO's tēpu Mai te Tēpu o te Kaiwhakahaere Matua
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EVENTS – KO NGĀ HUINGA TĀNGATA
FEATURES 14 2018 Education and Special Needs Grants 15 Trust Board Support and Grants 16 From Tūwharetoa to Yurok Country 17 Ranger initiative Builds Capacity for Tūwharetoa with DOC 18 Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2018 Pakira marae reigns supreme! NEWS 20 Turangi Rangatahi Hub Proposed
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21 Tuituia! Council changes approach for staff 22 Kaumatua Boogie the Night Away 23 Kaitiaki Team Cleans Up at Te Poporo Point
Cover pikitia: Pictured: "Tokaanu Wharf at dawn" by Leanne Alexander
22 24 Tūwharetoa FM takes out Art and Entertainment Award 25 Lake Taupō Hole in One 26
Protecting Lake Taupō's water quality
28 New trustees appointed to Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group Committee 28
New Motuoapa marina opens
28 Blessing for Taupō Hole-in-One held 29 Roopu Monitors and Tests Awa
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29 Te Kura o Waitahanui – Kaitiaki Taiao 29 Changes to Forestry Access TRUST PROFILES 30
Ngāti Turangitukua Charitable Trust
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Te Hau Kainga Tūwharetoa
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Te Whare Aronui o Tūwharetoa
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Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust
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Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust
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From the chairman’s tēpu MAI TE TĒPU O te tiamana
E nga mana, e nga reo, tena koutou katoa
E nga mana, e nga reo, tena koutou katoa
Nau mai ki tēnei whakaterenga Raumati a Te Kōtuku.
Welcome to our Summer edition of Te Kōtuku.
Ko te raumati te wahanga o te tau e kaha hokihoki mai ngā whānau huri noa i te motu tae atu anō ki ngā mea e noho ana ki tāwāhi kia whakahono mai anō ki ō rātou whānau me ō rātou marae. He wā anō tēnei e huri ai ngā whakaaro ki a rātou kua whetūrangitia me te āta noho tahi me te whānau.
The summer holidays period is a time which sees an influx of whānau return home from around the motu or overseas to reconnect with their loved ones and marae. It is a time when we celebrate, remember our loved ones who have since passed and spend quality time together.
Te Hui ā-Tau 2017 I tū te Hui ā-Tau 2017 i te 2 o Tīhema i Wairākei, Bayview Resort.
2017 Annual Hui We held our 2017 Annual Hui on Saturday, 2 December at the Wairakei Bayview Resort.
Koia tētahi o ngā hui nui rawa i te tau. He mea whakahirahira mō te Poari kia tukuna ai ngā pūrongo ā-mahi, ā-pūtea anō hoki i te tau pūtea kua hori.
This meeting ranks as one of our largest annual events. It is an important opportunity for the Board to report on our activities and financial performance for the financial year.
Kua tau kē kia kitea ai ngā whānau 400 i tae atu ai. Mehemea kihai i tae atu ki taua hui ka kitea te pūrongo i runga i te whārangi ipurangi.
It was pleasing to see more than 400 whānau in attendance. If you weren’t able to attend the annual hui you will find a copy of our annual report on our website.
Mana Whenua E mōhio nuitia ana kei te whai atu mātou i te taitara Mana Whenua e ai ki tā te kāwana whakatau mō runga i ngā whenua nō te iwi kia utua ai ngā pākihi e whakahaerehia ana ā rātou pākihi i runga i te moana o Taupō.
Declaratory Judgement As whānau will be aware we are seeking a Declaratory Judgment from the High Court with respect to having the right as the property owner to be able to charge businesses which use Lake Taupō for commercial activities.
Kei te whanga tonu i tā te kāwana whakatau iho. Ko te whakapae ka hua ake hei te pūaotanga mai o te tau hou. Ka whakamāramahia tonutia ngā whānau ki tēnei take.
We are currently waiting for a hearing date. This is expected to happen early in the New Year. We will continue to keep whānau informed as the matter progresses.
Ko te Haumaru Wai i te Raumati nei Koia anō te wā ka tāpoko atu ai tātou ki tō tātou taonga nui a Taupō Moana. Ka nui ake te kauhoetia me ngā mahi whakatere waka nō reira kia tūpato-me matua mahara kia mataara anō i ngā tamariki i a rātou e pātata ana ki te wai.
Water Safety this summer It is also a time when we enjoy our taonga, Lake Taupō, with the warmer weather. There is more swimming and boating activity taking place – so kia tupato - please remember to keep a watchful eye out for our tamariki when they are near or in the water.
Ngā mihi, John Bishara Tiamana
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Nga mihi, John Bishara Chairman
ngā ara mātua 2016 – 2020
KAUPAPA
Mahi rangatira ki te iwi
TIKANGA
Mahi tika, mahi pono
KAITIAKI O NGĀ TAONGA TUKU IHO
KO TŪWHARETOA TE IWI CULTURE
ARA WHANAKE ORGANISATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
NATURAL RESOURCES
WHAI HUA
WHAI RAWA
EDUCATION
COMMERCE & ENTERPRISE
TE MAURI O TE ORANGA
HEALTH & WELLBEING
TŪWHARETOA KI TE KĀINGA, TŪWHARETOA KI TE AO CONNECT & ENGAGE
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the Board / te poari
John Bishara Chairman
Hon Georgina te Heuheu Maria Nepia Deputy Chairman
Tiwana Tibble
Tangonui Kingi
Shane Heremaia
Judy Harris
Heemi Biddle
Danny Loughlin
Te Kanawa Pitiroi After almost nine years serving on the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, it was announced at the 2017 Annual hui that respected Tūwharetoa kaumatua, Te Kanawa Pitiroi, would be retiring from the Board. Te Kanawa has been instrumental in his support and leadership of Tūwharetoa tikanga me ona reo, working tirelessy to not only support the mahi of the Trust Board over the years, but also the Ariki and the wider Tūwharetoa whānau, hāpu and marae. 2017 Annual Hui highlights Through Ngā Ara Matua, our strategic pathway, the Board was pleased to report at the 2017 Annual Hui held in December that we have been able to maintain, and in some areas, increase delivery of our core grants and services to whanau.
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Te Kanawa Pitiroi
Our key achievements for the period ending 30 June 2017 included: • a continued refinement of programs and initiatives that support the aspirations of our people; and • resolving to seek legal clarity on our property rights by way of a Declaratory Judgment through the High Court; and • positive surpluses and sound financial management We have been able to maintain $60 million insurance cover for Tūwharetoa marae, provided $389,000 Pictured: Board Kaumatua Te Kanawa Pitiroi speaks at the 2017 Annual Hui
in capital grants to support marae redevelopment and maintenance projects and made over 1,200 educational and scholarship grants. Our investment in Ngāti Tūwharetoa led initiatives, including community events, amounted to more than $330,000. Want to read more? Our annual report is available on our website www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/publications
PERFORMANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
-taka pa - ranga ko te pa
17%
Sports, Leadership and Cultural Grants
6%
Marae, Hapū & Iwi Support
8%
Paramountcy
13%
Marae Insurance
26%
2%
Education
Community Support
20%
Marae Capital Projects
8%
Kaumātua
Total Distributions
$2,204,000 Total Distributions 2017
$1,774,000 Total Distributions 2016
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OUR KAUPAPA
MAHI RANGATIRA KI TE IWI.
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From the CEO’s tēpu MAI TE TĒPU O TE Kaiwhakahaere Matua Tēnā koutou e te whānau
Tena koutou e te whānau
Nau mai ki te tau hou ki 2018.
Welcome to 2018 and the start of another new year.
Nga Hakinakina Marae Kua rawe te kite atu i ngā whānau katoa kua hoki mai ki te haukāinga mō ngā Pakanga Pā arā, ko ngā Rēhia o Tūwharetoa. Tēnā koutou Pakira marae, ko koutou ngā toa whakaihuwaka mō te tau 2018. He mihi anō ki ngā ringa nāna tēnei i whakatū tae atu anō ki ngā kaiāwhina katoa.
Marae Sports It was great to see so many whanau come home for the annual Marae Sports Challenge. Congratulations to Pakira marae, proud winner for 2018. Thanks also goes to the organisers Ngā Rehia o Tūwharetoa and to all who volunteered on a job well done.
Ka tūwhera ngā karāti mātauranga ākuanei Kua tae anō ki tērā wā e whakatūwherangia mai nei ngā Karāti Mātauranga. Kua poho kererū ahau kia mahitahi ki tētahi kāhui e kaha tautokongia ana te whakawhanaketanga i ngā wawata o tō tātou iwi.
Education grants open It’s that time of the year again when our Education Grant round opens. I’m proud to be part of an organisation which supports the educational development and aspirations of our people.
Kua tohaina atu ai e matou i te tau 2017: • $498,000 kua utua hei karāti mātauranga • $9,000 ki te tautoko i ngā Kōhanga Reo o Tūwharetoa • $2,200 mō ngā karahipi mātauranga • $3,000 hei tautoko i ngā tohu kura ā-rohe
The previous year included: • $498,000 distributed as Education Grants • $9,000 to support Tūwharetoa Kohanga Reo • $22,00 for Education Scholarships • $3,000 as support for local school awards You can find out more about our 2018 Education Grants, how to apply, closing dates and payment information inside this issue of Te Kōtuku. Marae Capital Works Grants I would like to take this opportunity to remind marae that our Marae Capital Works Grant round closes on 30 April 2018. To be considered for any maintenance or redevelopment works, you will need to make sure you complete the application form and submit this by 30 April 2018 together with all supporting documentation. Please refer to the application form and information leaflet – this is available on our website or you can call the office to request one.
Mā konei i tēnei whakaputanga mai a Te Kōtuku e mārama ai ki ngā Karāti Mātauranga 2018, me pēhea e tono ai, ko ngā rā aukati tae atu anō ai ki ngā ara putea taunaki. Ko ngā Putea Tautoko i ngā Marae He whakamaumahara tēnei ki ngā marae ka aukatia tēnei rauna a kō ake nei a te 30 Aperira 2018. Kia whakaarohia tō marae mō ēnei pūtea me whakakī katoa e koutou ngā pepa tono kātahi ka tukuna i mua noa atu i te 30 Aperira 2018 me whakapiri anō i ngā pepa tautoko anō hoki. Tēnā koa, tirohia te pepa tono me te pukapuka whakamāramatanga--kei te whārangi ipurangi tēnei, me waea mai rānei ki te tari kia tonongia ai tētahi. Ngā mihi, Topia Rameka CEO
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Nga mihi, Topia Rameka CEO
New Kaimahi Two new Environmental Coordinators have joined our team. Cher Mohi Cher Mohi has been appointed Natural Resources - Environmental Coordinator to support the environmental management of the Tūwharetoa Maori Trust Boards assets (Taupō Waters and the associated awa). Cher will also facilitate and enhance long term relationships with key stakeholders and Ngāti Tūwharetoa including our Marae and Economic Authorities. Cher comes to us from the Taupō District Council where she previously held the role of Maori Land Officer for 12 years. While in this specialised role Cher administered and educated on Local Government legislation and policies concerning Maori land,
developed and maintained Maori land data and information and established strong relationships with stakeholders and iwi. Previous to this role Cher worked at the Waikato Institute of Technology as a Maori Academic Liaison administrator and was seconded to lead several special academic projects while commencing a Graduate Diploma in Business and Management. Prior to this Cher worked at Waikato Regional Council while completing her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, majoring in Maori Development and Human Geography at Waikato University. Cher grew up in Kuratau and Omori and schooled at Kuratau Primary and
Nicole was born and raised in Taumarunui where she later moved to Tauranga for her tertiary education. She gained a Diploma in Marine Studies through the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic later advancing to Bachelor of Science through Waikato University. During her studies, Nicole worked with a local iwi driven research group, Manaaki Te Awanui, aiding in assessments of resident kaimoana and working with local hapū. After university, Nicole gained a graduate position at a consultancy firm, Boffa Miskell Ltd., as an ecologist and a kaiaho of the Te Hihiri team. Nicole Hodgson Nicole Hodgson has been appointed Natural Resources, Environmental Coordinator to aid in the understanding and monitoring of Taupō moana.
Tongariro High Schools. Cher and her husband returned home to be closer to whanau and have three young boys who keep them busy. Cher's hapu affiliations include Ngāti Turangitukua, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Parekaawa and Ngāti Kurauia.
the like-minded yet diverse views of tangata whenua. Nicole is driven by her love for the environment and the appreciation of māori values. She enjoys the outdoors and is keen to get back into netball this year as well as putting another half marathon under her belt. Nicole’s hapū affiliations include Ngāi Tamawhariua and Ngāi Tuwhiwhia of Ngāi Te Rangi of Tauranga Moana.
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Events – Ko ngā Huinga Tāngata Summer highlights Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – Trustees Elections Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – Education Grants IronKidz Triathlon IRONMAN 2018 IronMāori 2018
March Poutū-te-rangi
April Paenga-whāwhā
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 2018
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – Marae Capital Works Grant Applications close 30 April 2018 www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/ marae-grant (07) 386 8832
3 March 2018
Taupō www.ironman.com
IronMāori Taupō-nui-aTia 2018 24 March 2018, 8.00am Taupō Lakefront www.ironmaori.com
Te Arawa Regional Kapa Haka Competition 2-3 March 2018 Rotorua
Pictured: Taiopenga showing the children doing the haka
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May Haratua Korowai Awhina Hui 23 May 2018, 5.00 – 6.30pm Waitetoko Marae Closing date for Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Education and Special Needs Grants 31 May 2018
Pictured above: Taupō at dawn
Pictured below: Whanau attending a health & safety training course
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2018 Education and special needs grants The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has been helping whānau with educational opportunities for many years and we are pleased to partner with the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust and Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust. Applications open 1 February and close 31 May 2018 With the start of the new school and tertiary year approaching, applications for our Education and Special Needs Grants will open on 1 February and close on 31 May 2018. We are unable to consider any late applications received after 31 May. You must be registered to be considered To be considered for any of our grants, you must be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board before you can apply. To be eligible, you must be a natural descendant of an original owner of a Tūwharetoa land block surrounding Lake Taupō and its tributaries. To register, you can apply online or download a Registration Form at www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/register
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What grants are available? The grants available are summarised in the table on the next page. However, you must refer to the full terms and conditions for each grant which is included in the application form. We are unable to consider applications which are incomplete. Payment process Payment of an approved grant will be made to the nominated bank account provided in the application form. Whereas, in 2017 payments were made to schools for some grants - this will not be the case for 2018. Applications which are received by the 10th of each month (between February – May), and which are approved, will be paid at the end of each month during March, April, May and June. Applying for a grant Application forms for the grants are expected to be available in mid-late January 2018. You can either apply online, download and complete the application form or ask for an application form to be emailed to you.
How to avoid delays with your application Take care to avoid any delays with your application being processed by ensuring that you are registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, and where applicable, that you: • Include confirmation of your NCEA levels and results • Include confirmation of school attendance on official letterhead • Include a confirmation letter from a doctor or school confirming disability type for Special Needs Grant Big response to 2017 education survey Thank you to everyone who took part in our online education survey held during October 2017. We received more than 400 replies – that’s great stuff! Your feedback was much appreciated. Our team will take your feedback into account in terms of how our grants are managed in the future. For more information: Please visit our website www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz
or tel (07) 386 8832.
Available Support for whanau
Early Childhood Education Grant
Secondary School / NCEA Grant
Special Needs Grant
A grant to promote attendance by tamariki at an early childhood educational centre.
A grant to promote educational achievements for students studying NCEA level Y11, Y12 & Y13.
A grant to help whānau with a disability who require additional support in education.
Education Scholarship Grant
Tertiary Education Grant
Same as for the Tertiary Education Grant – including a need for students to demonstrate: (1) how their study aligns with the Trust Board’s Ngā Ara Matua strategy (2) their involvement with Tūwharetoa marae, hapu and iwi (3) how their qualification will enable them to contribute to Tūwharetoa marae, hapu and iwi.
A grant to help tertiary students with tuition fees who are studying at a University, Whāre Wananga, Polytechnic, Technical Institute, Community College (NZQA approved study) or doing an Apprenticeship Training Programme (NZQA approved course).
Currently open
Tamariki Hi Ika Fishing licence for Tūwharetoa tamariki aged under 18 years of age at 1st July who are registered with the Trust Board. www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/panui
Currently open
Kaumatua Medical Grant Assistance for Tūwharetoa kaumatua aged over 60 years, who are registered with the Trust Board – medical expenses including optical, hearing and dental. www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/kaumatua
Currently open Closes: 30 April 2018
Marae Capital Works Grant Assistance for Tūwharetoa marae with marae renovation and redevelopment projects. www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/marae-grant
Currently open
Education and scholarships Assistance for Tūwharetoa students, who are registered with the Trust Board – educational and scholarship costs. www.Tūwharetoa.co.nz/education
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From Tūwharetoa to
Yurok Country Maia Wikaira (Ngāti Te Rangiita) was born in Hamilton and spent her early years growing up in Tūrangi, where she attended Waihi Te Kōhanga Reo and Turangi Primary School. She is the middle child of Martin and Rachel Wikaira, and has two brothers, James and Matiu. Maia, a lawyer, is now practicing Yurok tribal law in Northern California in the United States. The Yurok Tribe is the largest federally recognized tribe in California, and they now have a Māori in their midst. Pictured: Maia at the mouth of the Klamath River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean
Maia is working as a Legal Fellow with the Office of Tribal Attorney directly assisting the Tribal Government in legal issues including natural resources and water rights, tax, tribal gaming, economic development, federal litigation, child welfare, and legislative drafting. Maia has also had the opportunity to practice Yurok tribal law, an experience she describes as “invaluable.” 16 – Te Kōtuku
Pictured: With fellow Yurok Tribe representatives and other indigenous delegates at the Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities Workshop in Garberville, California.
Like at home, Maia says the Yurok Tribe takes significant steps to protect and preserve Yurok whenua, culture and people. “They talk about their relationship with their whenua and each other as a cultural covenant - a social contract that includes personal obligations to protect and preserve. I see so many parallels with our concepts of kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga, and I see this social contract embodied in their mahi”, says Maia. Highlights for Maia include working on the largest dam removal project in US history to remove barriers to salmon migration in the Klamath awa, and developing the first Yurok Tribe legal research practicum with Stanford Law School, where Maia completed her Masters in Law. When asked how she copes being away from whānau, Maia responds, “seeing the way Yurok people are when they are on their awa, I can see a mirror of home that allows me to keep my whānau, hapū and iwi front of mind.”
Maia’s advice to whānau thinking about study or working with indigenous peoples in another country is “karawhiua, and remember that we are manuhiri on their land, so take the time not just to see the similarities, but appreciate and respect the differences. The most rewarding experiences will arise from bridging that cultural divide.”
Pictured: left to right, Yurok Tribe General Counsel Amy Cordalis, Maia Wikaira and Yurok Tribal Court Judge Abby Abinanti.
Ranger initiative
builds capacity for Tūwharetoa with DOC
A joint initiative is being trialed to provide an opportunity to improve knowledge sharing and partnerships between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and the Department of Conservation (DOC). A joint initiative is being trialed to provide an opportunity to improve knowledge sharing and partnerships between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Pictured: Mandie holding a trout
The Manaaki Moana Ranger programme was established in 2016 to help improve capacity building for Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Mandie Brown (Ngāti Te Maunga, Ngāti Parekaawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whatua, Ngāti Mauku, Ko Te Uri o Hau, Ngāti Raukawa Te Kaokaoroao-te-Patetere, Ngāti Whakaue) was appointed to the role. Mandie was born in Turangi and grew up in the Tihoi timber mill community before she went on to complete her intermediate and secondary
schooling in Tokoroa. Prior to her appointment to DOC, Mandie worked in education locally with kura, tamariki and ‘at risk’ rangatahi. However, having a passion for the natural environment, Mandie decided to persue a career in environmental management. She studied at Te Wanaanga o Raukawa in Otaki and graduated with a degree in environmental management and science in 2016. In her role as Manaaki Moana Ranger, Mandie works as part of DOC’s Turangi Fisheries team. “I’ve had an amazing opportunity to learn about the technical side of our fishery – this has been insightful and the experience has readied me for new challenges where my heart has always been, working with whanau, hapū and Marae to help drive their own environmental projects.” The job is very physical in nature along with tight timeframes there is a high demand for consistency and accuracy throughout the Department. Mandie's daily tasks involve trudging around in waders, motorboat operations, processing trout, engagement and education, data collection and monitoring programs, aquarium and trout hatchery tasks, drift diving, advocacy and track maintenance work.
Pictured: Mandie Brown
advocates for the acknowledgment and recognition of Tūwharetoa hapū values. Introduced pest species, invasive weeds, linear lake levels, nitrogen and phosphorus leeching, water extractions, raw sewage dumping and erosion are but a few of the major concerns for our people. These negative impacts drive the destruction of native habitats and the decline of mahinga kai abundance. Māori are
Pictured: With members of the DOC team
natural scientists like all indigenous cultures our relationship is inherited, intimate and innate because of our whakapapa to the taiao. Mandie would like to thank the Trust Board for providing her with this opportunity, DOC for the training and expertise, the “Fisheries Team” for their humble, hard-working work ethic and lastly she wishes to acknowledge Koro Harry, moe mai ra e Koro.
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Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2018
PAKIRA MARAE REIGNS SUPREME! It was a stormy start to the annual Marae Sports Challenge this year. The weather provided torrential rainfall on Friday which didn’t do the whanau any favours, however this didn’t deter our hearty marae participants from this year’s challenge. The Challenge took place on 5th & 6th of January at Turangitukua Park in Turangi. During the weekend we had over 3000 whanau come out in force to partake in a variety of events. We had 21 Marae registered for the challenge with Mokai and Poukura returning after being absent from last year. While it’s full on rivalry with Marae against Marae, whakawhanaungatanga is the kaupapa of the event with participation determining the overall winner. The day always starts with a March by all the Marae and it’s always exciting to see the innovation of their uniforms, marae signs and props from year to year. 18 – Te Kōtuku
Sports played over the days include Iwi Quiz, Touch, Volleyball, Pentaque, Iwi Fit, Squash, Marae Idol, Rugby, Chess, Euchre, Table Tennis, Netball, Basketball, Ki-O-Rahi and the Whanau Relay. One of the highlight events is always Panga-a-iwi (Marae-Iwi Quiz) and Marae can enter two teams, Pakeke and Rangatahi. The questions are specific to Tūwharetoa and created every year by Matua Te Kanawa Pitiroi with Whaea Henarata Ham coordinating. Marae can take their questions back with them to practise for the following year. Pakeke winners were Te Rangiita ki Nukuhau Marae and taking out the Rangatahi section were Waihi Marae.
Kapa Haka was again on show this year with 14 Marae taking the stage to perform three items of their choice. This is an opportunity for Marae to gain more participation points. Over the two days various kai mahi were asked who they thought displayed the best whakawhanaungatanga and this year Mokai and Waitetoko Marae took out the bonus 200 points each.
Results Winner
2nd / 3rd
IWI QUIZ Pakeke
Te Rangiita
Hirangi/Moawhango
Rangatahi
Waihi
Hirangi/Otukou
TOUCH
Korohe
Waipahihi
VOLLEYBALL
Ngāti Manunui
Otukou
PENTAQUE
Korohe
IWI FIT Male
Ngāti Manunui
Te Rangiita/Hirangi
Female
Rongomai
Moawhango
Advanced
Tokaanu
Waipahihi
Novice
Waipahihi
Waipahihi
Rongomai
Turangitukua/Korohe
Mens
Te Rangiita
Nukuhau
Womens
Hirangi
Pakira
Junior
Hirangi
Waipahihi
Ripper
Rongomai
Korohe
Korohe
Papakai
SQUASH
MARAE IDOL RUGBY
CHESS
CARDS - EUCHRE Korohe
Pakira
TABLE TENNIS
Pakira
NETBALL
Te Kapa o te Rangiita ki Oruanui Nukuhau
BASKETBALL
Papakai
Ngāti Manunui
KI-O-RAHI
Waihi
Hirangi
WHANAU RELAY
Waipahihi
Rongomai
Otukou
The challenge always ends with the much-loved Whanau Relay. This year only one race was held and there were no heats or semi’s with winner takes all. This made it much more exciting with Waipahihi and Rongomai Marae who were neck and neck all the way and with Waipahihi Marae coming away with the win. Overall winners were Pakira Marae which took top spot again with Hirangi Marae 2nd and Korohe Marae 3rd. This event provides lots of positive outcomes which can’t be measured on a data sheet. Reconnecting with whanau and hapu, learning more about whakapapa, stepping out of comfort zones and the ability to have your whole whanau in one team competing are just a few of these. This event wouldn’t be possible without all the volunteers and kaimahi who work hard over the two days, the sponsors who provide funding or in kind koha towards the two-day challenge. A big mihi to you all. The sponsors for this years event were; the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee, the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group and the Tūwharetoa Maori Trust Board. Thanks also to Ngāti Turangitukua Maori Komiti, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries, Tūwharetoa FM, Te Whare Aronui kaimahi, Te Kura O Hirangi Board of Trustees, Turangi New World, Taupō District Council, Turangi Tongariro Sports Foundation, Touch NZ Referees and King Country RAMS Referees.
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Turangi Rangatahi
hub proposed A group of council, business and community organisations and individuals is striving to establish a dedicated “hub” for the rangatahi of Turangi. The hub would be a dedicated base for the town’s young people and somewhere from which programmes, events, sports and other activities for rangatahi can be hosted.
“Rangatahi were also clear on what they wanted to come out of a new hub – more sports, outdoor recreation and computer initiatives, for example, were near the top of their wish list.”
The Turangi Rangatahi Collective was set-up following a community hui held in the town in June 2017. Membership includes Taupō District Council, Youthtown, Police, Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Te Tari o Te Ariki, Lake Taupō Charitable Trust and other community groups.
There is also strong support for a rangatahi hub among the wider Turangi community – “through our surveys 80% of whānau we spoke with are very supportive of this initiative,” said Frankie Taituma, Chair of Tūwharetoa FM.
A steering committee was established to carry out research, identify funding sources and program options and, most importantly, to talk to rangatahi about their views. “We needed to collate some basic information to help inform the collective and see what our rangatahi wanted – they were clear in their feedback – they want adults to listen to what they have to say,” said steering committee chair, Trish Otimi.
Cornelia Dempsey of Taupō District Council worked closely with Kayla Simmonds, who was appointed to help carry out the research and prepare a business case. This was considered by the Collective’s leadership group prior to the Christmas break. “Council is committed to supporting the Turangi community to establish a dedicated hub for rangatahi – we’ve waived the hire fees for council buildings and helped to secure $30,000 funding from the Ministry for
Pictured: Tamariki visit to Mindlab, Gisborne
Youth Development which will be put towards this initiative,” said Cornelia. The Collective’s top goals for 2018 include: • Identifying a permanent home for a Turangi Rangatahi hub • Securing funding to be able to appoint a Youth Coordinator • Partnering with Youth Town and others to deliver cool, innovative programs and events Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board CEO, Topia Rameka, is also keen to see a dedicated hub established for Turangi rangatahi. “Taupō is fortunate to have in place several rangatahi focussed kaupapa which provide a place for rangatahi to congregate and take part in school holiday initiatives run through the centre – we are all keen to see something similar happen for Turangi rangatahi and are providing support as part of the wider collective.” Do you want to help or provide funding support? Contact Cornelia Dempsey at cornelia.dempsey@Taupō.govt.nz
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Tuituia!
Council changes approach for staff
Change has taken place at Taupō District Council recently with Dylan Tahau returning to Council alongside Dominic Bowden. Dylan was with the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust until the middle of last year and is now the Head of Community, Culture and Heritage, a new role for Taupō District Council. The Group will lead council
response in relation to māori issues across the Taupō District, opportunities for development of people and communities and also the development of the organisation around kaupapa Māori.
These changes are a part of Council's response to the continuing change within Te Ao Maori. "Just as important as honouring our agreements, is ensuring that our Council team are out and about getting to know our rohe and everyone in it," says Dylan. "Council have begun to whakakānohi ngā mahi, getting out to see face-to-face the things that matter most to the hapū, and also at the marae. This kaupapa started at Te Kapa o Te Rangiita recently where some of our team got to know about Te Kapa o Te Rangiita from Hoani Simon and Gayle Leaf, the ups, downs and the future for the hapū. We also talked through how we grow as an organisation responding to our communities' needs. " Council are appreciative of the opportunity to share kōrero with Tūwharetoa whānui in Te Kōtuku and will look to feature key people and kaupapa in future editions. Also, keep an eye out for Council's long term plan that has key projects for the next ten years. The consultation period is from the 12 March to 16 April 2018 see more at www.Taupō.govt.nz Contact Numbers Taupō District Council: 07 376 0899 or 0800 ASK TDC Dominic Bowden: 021 703 4645 dbowden@Taupō.govt.nz Dylan Tahau: 021 378 211 dtahau@Taupō.govt.nz
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Kaumatua boogie the night away
More than 350 kaumatua attended the Tūwharetoa Kaumata Dinner which was held at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō on a warm October evening.
The event, which has run since 2014, is an opportunity to acknowledge kaumatua who support our pae, marae, whanau and the wider community. The evening kicked off with a mihi and welcome by Te Kanawa Pitiroi before the two MC’s - Kahumako Rameka and Hone Love-Henry played host to the big crowd. Local artist, Jackson Owens, opened the evening and was supported by local musician, Aaron Moeke.
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As the evening progressed, there was a lot of kanikani going down as the “raging kaumatua” boogied the night away to the music of the Brown Brothers band. The kai was reka and plentiful. Nga mihi ki a koutou te ahi kaaroa!
Kaitiaki team cleans up at Te Poporo point
Pictured: Rubbish removed from the dive at Te Poporo Point
In November we worked alongside Waitetoko Marae, Taupō District Council, Turangi Coastguard, Taupō Harbormaster and Dive Zone Whitianga to do a major cleanup of Te Poporo Point (Bulli Point) and the Lakebed.
In total 250 kilograms of rubbish was removed from the Lake bed and the Point itself which consisted of mostly glass bottles, traffic cones (x3), a few tyres and some clothing. Next step will be putting up signage to remind everyone who enjoys swimming and jumping at Te Poporo to leave only footprints. Pictured: A diver surfaces with rubbish from the lake bed
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Tūwharetoa FM takes out Art and Entertainment Award Tūwharetoa FM took out the Arts and Entertainment Award at the 2017 Ngā Tohu Reo Māori Awards held in Wellington in November. The awards are organised by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – the Māori Language Commission - to recognise and celebrate excellence and long term commitment to te reo Māori from individuals, groups and organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The event was started in 2004.
year creating innovative ideas that foster and support everyday use of te reo Māori. “For our organisation, everyday is Māori Language week so for 7 days of the year we step well outside our comfort zone to create something new and different. It’s an honour to receive this award,” said Karam.
Station Manager, Karam Fletcher said the team had worked hard during the
It was the second consecutive year that Tūwharetoa FM had been nominated as finalists for the Arts and Entertainment category. This year, the Tūwharetoa FM Quartets’ translation of Grayson Hugh's 'Talk it over' entitled 'Kōrero Tahi' is what gave the station the edge to take out the top category prize.
Pictured: Tūwharetoa FM's trophy
Pictured: The Tūwharetoa FM team at the awards
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Pictured: The awards evening dinner
Lake Taupō
Hole in One worked for the regions tourism, Destination Great Lake Taupō as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator and gave oversight to the Māori Tourism portfolio and special projects, such as the 40th Celebrations of the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings. Renee has tribal affiliations with Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Pukenga, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Te Whiti and Tainui. However, Renee considers Taupō-nui-a-Tia to be her home with her partner and 1-year old daughter, and is very honoured at the opportunity that she has been given to work with Ngāti Tūwharetoa and looks forward to the prospects and opportunities that the business will create for Tūwharetoa and it’s people. Reginald Wall Renee Kiwi Renée Kiwi has been appointed Operations Manager for the Lake Taupō Hole in One that was recently acquired by Taupō Moana Group Holdings in November last year. Renee comes with over twentyyears experience in mainstream and Māori Tourism. Having started her tourism career in the backpacker accommodation industry, she quickly climbed the ladder to senior positions and in 2003 moved to Taupō at the age of 23 years to project manage a backpacker hostel for Mike Warren one of the founders of Kiwi Experience, a backpacker transport network that takes manuhiri all over Aotearoa. From here Renee has managed local tourism businesses such as Taupō Urban Retreat Backpackers and Base Backpackers Taupō. In 2015, Renee
Mai te Awa o te Atua ki Tauhara, ko Tauhara te Maunga, ko Taupō te Moana, ko Pakira te Tangata, Ko Tutemohuta te Iwi me ona karanga Hapū i te Hikuwai o te ara whanui o Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Introducing Reginald Wall – known as Reg to many, and one of the kaimahi at Lake Taupō Hole in One since November 2017, Reg is our local Rockstar. For the last twenty years Reg has been actively involved with the Waitahanui Marae, Kura and Kohanga, the three major components that make up the heartbeat of the Waitahanui community. Reg brings a unique skill set to the Lake Taupō Hole in One – whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and tikanga married up with his massive smile and jovial laughter there is no stopping him. From the Marae to his mahi, Reg welcomes our manuhiri and whanau from around the motu and beyond. Ka mau te wehi Reg! Te Kōtuku – 25
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Protecting Lake Taupō’s water quality
Pictured: Lake Taupō Catchment area - Lake Taupō Protection Trust graphic
For nearly 100 years, the Trust Board has advocated strongly for ensuring the health of Lake Taupō is protected, maintained and enhanced for future generations. Lake Taupō is a sensitive and complex ecosystem and is susceptible to the impacts of eutrophication (nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous) entering the lake as a result of historical land use within the catchment. Too much nutrients in the water leads to reduced water clarity and quality as it increases the amount of algae in the water. This is an important issue to Tūwharetoa as kaitiaki of Taupō Moana.
and to purchase and remove nitrogen from the catchment. The target of removing 170 tonnes of nitrogent (or just over 20%) was achieved in 2015.
For the last ten years a special initiative, the Lake Taupō Protection Project, has been underway with the primary objective of removing the amount of manageable nitrogen produced in the catchment area by 20%.
The visionary decision made by the owners of the land comprising the Lake Taupō Forest Trust and Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust to put their land into trees was a decision made to protect the health of the lake.
A public fund of $81.5 million has been used to assist with land use change
With the goal of a 20% reduction in manageable nitrogen being met, the
While the Trust Board has been a key driver of the Lake Taupō Protection Project, the efforts of Tūwharetoa Trusts and Incorporations must also be acknowledged. These entities made significant contributions to help reduce nitrogen entering the lake.
Protection Project is now moving into a new phase of monitoring to ensure that landowners remain compliant with their permits and contracts that manage their land use. “A key focus from the Trust Board’s perspective, is to ensure the Waikato Regional Council and Taupō District Council continue to carry out effective monitoring and evaluation to ensure nitrogen levels are kept in check – should there be any change we would want to know early to be part of the response”, says Tangonui Kingi, Chairman of the Lake Taupō Protection Trust Project.
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News Bites Ko ngā Pūrongo Kōrero
New Trustees appointed to Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group Committee Ngahere Wall and Heemi Biddle were elected by Ngāti Tūwharetoa as new Trustees to the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group Committee at the Group's recent AGM held at Pakira Marae on 30 October 2017 and will serve a three-year term.
New Motuoapa Marina opens
Following many years in the making, the new marina at Motuoapa was opened on 11 November 2017 to much fanfare and celebration. The event was attended by hapu, whanau and the wider community. The new facility offers 162 berths and can accommodate much larger vessels than the previous marina could. The Tūwharetoa Maori Trust Board has first rights to purchase this asset from the Crown as part of our 2007 Deed. Pictured: The redeveloped Motuoapa Marina
Blessing for Taupō Hole-inOne held A small group of whānau gathered at the Taupō Hole-in-One Golf Challenge to bless the site following the acquisition of the facility by the Trust Board’s commercial subsidiary company, Taupō Moana Group Holdings Limited. Pictured: Karakia blessing 28 – Te Kōtuku
Roopu monitors and tests awa
Picture credit: Ngā Kaihautu o Te Awa o Waikato
The Trust Board is working with Ngā Kaihautu o Te Awa o Waikato to help develop and implement a monitoring programme for the Waikato Awa. The plan will help to manage and prioritise the work of the roopu. With the arrival of warmer
weather, whanau have been out and about in the rohe carrying out water and environmental testing. Check out our video of the roopu at work by visiting the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust YouTube channel.
Te Kura o Waitahanui - KAITIAKI TAIAO Tamariki from Te Kura o Waitahanui visited our tari before Christmas to present on their taiao restoration and catfish eradication project at Rotongaio. These tamariki knew their stuff and were very clear, articulate ably supported by Whaea Aroha Wall, Takiora Wall and Matua Ngahere Wall. The tamariki have received support to purchase new monitoring equipment and a plan to co-design an ecological enhancement project for Rotongaio. Too much tamariki ma!
Changes to forestry access
Pictured: Tamariki from Te Kura o Waitahanui
The Lake Taupō and Lake Rotoaira Forest Trusts have changed access hours for owners and recreational uses following the introduction of new health and safety regulations. Also, the issuing of licences in Taupō, was changed from Hunting and Fishing to the Taupō office of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board from 1 November 2017. Contact the Lake Taupō Forest Trust office for more information.
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Trust Profiles
Ngāti Turangitukua Charitable Trust Ko Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri te Wharepuni Ko Te Aroha te Wharekai Ko Hirangi te Marae Ko Ngāti Turangitukua te Hapū In 1997, the Ngāti Turangitukua Charitable Trust was established as a post settlement governance entity (PSGE) to hold, administer and distribute hapū assets for the benefit and welfare of Ngāti Turangitukua. The Trust office is located at 130 Atirau Road, Turangi right on the corner of SH 1 and SH 41. Current Trustees are Te Ngaehe Wanikau (Chair), Te Mihiata Hakiwai-Whaanga (Deputy Chair), Lynne Mariu, Kyla
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Ngawairau, Ngaiterangi Smallman and Robert Grace. Of particular focus over the past year, six former Housing NZ properties in Turangi have been settled to the Trust through the RFR process within its legislation the Ngāti Turangitukua Settlement Act 1999. The Trust is aiming to be the social housing provider for the Turangi area and is inching closer to achieving that goal in the near future. The Trust provides Health Grants to registered beneficiaries on application with a $20,000 annual budget approved each year at its AGM by the Ngāti Turangitukua Māori
Committee. Health Grants can assist with the costs of hearing aids, optical and dental treatment. For further information and to register as a beneficiary check out their website at www.ngatiturangitukua.co.nz
Te Hau Kainga Tūwharetoa Welcome to Our World! Te Hau Kainga is a hapū based entity. Established to seek out employment opportunities for and to negotiate placement of haukainga into positions of employment that mark Kaitiakitanga in a hapū rohe. At the Tongariro Visitor Centre, Whakapapa Village we have kaimahi working alongside the Department of Conservation. Based there are Tania Konui, Supervisor Ranger and Hoani Taoho, Visitor Center Ranger. They are the first point of contact for manuhiri arriving at the Visitor Centre which gives Ngāti Hikairo the role of ensuring that accurate messaging
regarding our history in the rohe is maintained – and they’re nice people to meet.
and Nikau Raharuhi at this area from the entrance as well as within the carpark.
At the Whakapapa Holiday Park, Te Wharerangi Wanikau is Trainee Assistant Manager working alongside Terry and Jenny Steven.
For further information contact Jacqueline Iorangi by email at info@iwirangers.co.nz
Mangatepopo Road is the entrance way to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from SH 47. The area is being managed this year in an attempt by the Crown and Ngāti Hikairo to reduce traffic congestion as well as providing advice to those completing the Great Walk. Over the summer period, manuhiri will be met by Kenneth Grace, Whaiora
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Te Whare Aronui o Tūwharetoa Te Whare Aronui o Tūwharetoa offers a range of education programmes including Mātauranga Māori, Māori Governance and Leadership, Environmental and Conservation qualifications delivered from its Turangi base.
Technology, Te Whare Aronui was the first in the country to deliver the soon to be retired Conservation Ranger qualifications with the new Level 4 programme – NZ Certificate in Conservation (Operations).
Te Ngaehe Wanikau (Tumuaki) is the lead Kaiako for all Mātauranga Māori programmes. His expertise in Te Ao Māori and as an educationalist he ensures that the organisation is relevant to today’s needs whilst maintaining connections to our history. He is an advocate for hapū and supports Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
Bubs Smith, renowned for his expertise in environmental management and contribution to hapū and iwi conservation issues is the lead Kaiako for the programme. Co-authoring the programme curriculum with TOI, Te Whare Aronui ensures that the qualification is relevant to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and issues that affect our rohe.
Following NZQA’s targeted review of qualifications and in collaboration with Toi Ohomai Institute of
The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee supported 15 tauira to complete the qualification in 2017
by paying their fees directly to Toi Ohomai. He nui te mihi ki a rātou! For further information contact Te Whare Aronui at hinemoa@hekainga.co.nz or on Facebook @Te Whare Aronui.
Pictured: Te Ngaehe Wanikau
Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust, in partnership with Te Putea Whakatipu Trust provides scholarship and training opportunities for young Māori men and women seeking a career in the seafood and fishing industry. Jordan Andreas Kohere (24yrs, Ngāti Manunui) was accepted to undertake the 13-week Commercial Fishing and Processing course run by Westport Deep Sea Fishing School in the South Island. Fisheries Trust General Manager, Danny Loughlin, said Jordan will get an extensive introduction to the fishing industry. “The course Jordan is on will introduce him to all 32 – Te Kōtuku
technical aspects of working in the fishing industry. During his time at Westport Deep Sea Fishing School, Jordan will get to spend time working on an inshore vessel as well as up to 7 weeks on a deep sea factory trawler.” Te Putea Whakatipu Trust is part of Te Ohu Kaimoana. Students will have the opportunity to get unit standards towards gaining fishing industry recognised national certificates and potential employment opportunities. This was the last year Te Putea Whakatipu Trust will fund this scholarship. It is hoped that Te Ohu Kaimoana will still fund three spots nationally in 2018.
Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust The Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust delivered another strong financial return for Ngāti Tūwharetoa, with the Trust’s total comprehensive income after tax for 2016/17 at $4.7 million – an increase of $1.7 million from the previous year. The annual results were announced at Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust’s AGM held at Wairakei Resort in Taupō in December. Chairman Rakeipoho Taiaroa says the organisation has gone from strength to strength over the last four financial years, due to the dedication of its Trustees. “Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust’s total net equity has grown to $37 million, up from $31.2 million a year ago and $16.2 million four years ago,” he says.
“Thanks to the Trustees’ responsible financial management, the Trust is totally debt-free and is delivering on our commitment to provide a strong whare for Ngāti Tūwharetoa whānau and hapū to rely on.” Mr Taiaroa said the Kakano Investment Limited Partnership investment is the stand-out performer for the Trust, with cash distributions of $1.2 million and a further increase in the investment’s valuation of $2.2 million. He said there had also been great progress made with increasing the Trust’s grants for Ngāti Tūwharetoa. “Our Trustees were forced to make a tough call four years ago, when changes were needed to get the Trust on a better path for a strong financial future.
“We had to temporarily cease the annual grants for marae, kaumātua and kuia, and the Paramountcy Office – but I am very pleased to report the Paramountcy and Marae Operational grants were reestablished in 2016, and education grants returned in 2017.” Mr Tairaroa says the Trust plans to introduce a Marae Capital Works grant in 2018 and increase the total grants budget to $1 million. “Over the past year we have worked hard to continue building a solid foundation for a prosperous future, by ensuring we have robust systems and processes in place. “These results prove to us that this approach is working, and we can now deliver even more benefits to our people.”
Pictured: TST Chairman, Rakei Taiaroa
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