Te Kōtuku Hōtoke 2018 Issue 12
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Contents – He Whakaraupapa Kōrero 4 He Mihi 5
EVENTS – TAIOPENGA
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New Board Elected
8 IronMāori 10
IronKidz to IronMan
13 Turangi Rangatahi Hub 14 Te Arawa Regionals 16 Kids Overseas 17 Weaving Course acknowledge Education support
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Marae Emergency Services Programme
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Marae Insurance
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Korowai Awhina
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Te Pae o Waimihia
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Waitangi Ki Taupo 2018
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Christmas in the park
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Girls with Hi Vis
26 Tuwharetoa Hau Rau 27 Partnership with Bay Packers LP 28 Taupo Waters Joint Management Agreement 29 Lake Rotoaira Weed Harvesting
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Waihi Bay Monitoring Project
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Pihanga Maunga
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Tahuna Te Ahi Kia Ako
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Healthy Rivers
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Keep Your Kete Up-to-date
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he mihi MAI TE TĒPU O TE Kaiwhakahaere Matua Tēnā koutou e te whānau Following our triennial election, I am pleased to welcome the return of our previous term’s Board members and the new appointment of Ngahere Wall. Ngahere fills the seat for Te Kanawa Pitiroi who did not stand in this election. I wish to acknowledge Te Kanawa’s valuable contribution to our board over the last ten years and I am delighted that he has agreed to continue to provide his Pou Tikanga advice and support. This Board will serve a three-year term to 2021. As Chairman, I am pleased with the confidence Ngati Tuwharetoa has shown in returning the full Board to continue to the mahi and advance our interests forward. Nga mihi ki a koutou katoa. New Government We are now six-months into the formation of a Labourled coalition government. Whilst parties in power change from time to time and with that the direction in which they choose to lead the country, it’s important to note that our relationship with the Crown remains constant. We are already seeing a difference of approach that this new coalition is taking and we will remain poised to take up opportunities to partner where and when appropriate. Progressing our property rights around water ownership and allocation will be challenging in the coming term. Joint Management Agreement over Taupo Waters A major kaupapa that our team have been working toward is to realise our strategic goal of ‘Asserting and exercising our ownership responsibilities over our moana and awa’. To this end, I am pleased to announce that we have recently entered into a Joint Management Agreement over Tauponuiatia. This agreement sets out how we alongside the Waikato Regional Council will work together when carrying out specific legislative duties and functions, including exercising powers under the Resource Management Act. We have also agreed to develop a framework over the next 18 months to consider a transfer of duties, functions and powers pursuant to section 33 of the Resource Management Act. These are all
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John Bishara
important factors toward achieving our mana motuhake, but this is when the real work starts. I would encourage you to watch the video on Te Kaea. Nga Ara Matua With the establishment of a new Board, we are currently reviewing our strategic plan, ‘Nga Ara Matua’. Our new plan will cover the boards activities for 30 June 2019 2021. We look forward to sharing the outcome of this review later in the coming months. Nga mihi,
John Bishara Chairman
Events – TAIOPENGA June - Pipiri
November - Whiringa-ā-rangi
Ngati Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy
Korowai Awhina
Committee June Hui 13 June 2018
August - Here-turi-kōkā Ngati Tuwharetoa Mercury Development Group August Hui 1 August 2018
Te Koroneihana Tuangahuru ma Rua
Tri-monthly Meeting 28 November 2018
Waitetoko Marae
December - Hakihea Ngati Tuwharetoa Mercury Development Group December Hui 5 December 2018
18 - 21 August 2018
AGM Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board / Nga Kawe Mate o te Motu
Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust
19 August 2018
8 December 2018
Ngati Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee August Hui 29 August 2018
Korowai Awhina Tri-monthly Meeting
Ngati Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee December Hui 12 December 2018
Christmas in the Park
29 August 2018
15 December 2018
Waitetoko Marae
Turangi
October - Whiringa-ā-nuku
TMTB Office closes
Ngati Tuwharetoa Mercury
24 December 2018, 12pm
Development Group October Hui 3 October 2018
jANUARY - kohi-tātea
Ngati Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee October Hui 31 October 2018
Marae Sports 4 - 5 January 2019
Turangi
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new board elected Board History and Governance The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board was established pursuant to the Maori Land Amendment Act 1924 and Maori Land Claims Adjustment Act 1926. The Trust Board later became a Maori Trust Board established by legislation to administer the Trust Board’s assets for the benefit of present and future generations of Ngati Tuwharetoa. The Trust Board became a statutory entity in 1931 pursuant to the Maori Purposes Act 1931 and is currently constituted by the Maori Trust Boards Act 1955. The Trust Board administers Taupo Waters on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future generations of Ngati Tuwharetoa.
Number of vacancies required to be filled: 10 Candidates elected: Votes Received BIDDLE, Heemi James 690 BISHARA, John Martin Whakawhitiao
608
TE HEUHEU, Georgina Manunui
589
LOUGHLIN, Danny Aperahama
576
NEPIA, Maria 507 HEREMAIA, Shane 502 KINGI, Tangonui Te Taonga Manaaki Te Iwi
493
TIBBLE, Tiwana Ohorere 461
2018 Trustee Elections In terms of the Maori Trust Boards Act 1955, Board Members are appointed for a term of 3 years and the last election process was held in 2014.
HARRIS, Judy Ngapera 439
Returning Officer The Board appointed Warwick Lampp from Electionz. com as the Chief Returning Officer through the Minister of Maori Development. Electionz.com was contracted by the board to carry out the 2011 and 2014 Trust Board Elections and successfully carried out their duties in accordance with the legislation.
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Result of Election We received 19 nominations for the 2018 election and the results were as follows: Number of ballot papers printed: 10,626 Number of ballot papers issued: 10,626 Number of ballot papers not issued: 0 Number of ballot papers returned: 1,085 Number of returned ballot papers set aside as invalid or informal: 80 Number of valid returned ballot papers: 1,005
John Bishara Chairman
Shane Heremaia 6 – Te Kōtuku
WALL, Ngahere 427 Candidates not elected: TAITUMA, Frances (Frankie)
SMITH, Tyronne (Bubs) 375 WALL, Janice Meriana Rangiterewaka
PITIROI, Mike 268 HEPI TE HUIA, Te Rehina Leanna
243
SMALLMAN, Ngaiterangi Guy
238
TE HEUHEU, Kelly Ena Margaret
219
TE RIRE, Jonathan (Hone)
198
NGAWHIKA, Laurayno Rangiuia
154
At its first meeting on 4 April 2018, John Bishara was appointed as the Chairman and Georgina te Heuheu as Deputy. We look forward to the next three years of guidance and support from our Board Members.
Dame Georgina te Heuheu Maria Nepia Deputy Chairman
Judy Harris
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Ngahere Wall
Tiwana Tibble
Tangonui Kingi
Heemi Biddle
Danny Loughlin
OUR KAUPAPA
MAHI RANGATIRA KI TE IWI.
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Our relationship with Te Timatanga Ararau Trust began in 2017 when the inaugural IronMāori Taupō-Nuia-Tia event was held in March 2017, attracting more than 600 participants in the grassroots event. Grass Roots is an entry level triathlon and it really means that anyone can give it a go at any level by being part of a team or individual. Owing to this success and interest, in October 2017, we confirmed a further three-year partnership with the Te Timatanga Ararau Trust to bring IronMāori to our rohe. IronMāori was founded in 2009 by Heather Skipworth and Missy Mackey (together with their husbands, Wayne Skipworth and George Mackey) and has grown in popularity over the years to become a respected multisport event which continues to attract an increasing number of followers, including non-Māori, who support the kaupapa of leading healthier, more active lifestyles. On 24 March, the day opened with a mihi and karakia by Tūwharetoa kaumātua Te Kanawa Pitiroi and a
The weather forecast wasn’t to be a great day, however with many karakia sent from all over Aotearoa, had us all see a beautiful sunny day. We are very pleased with how the day went, the planning leading up to the event and post event korero. The idea of having Tuwharetoa on the front line was to help ease the nerves when whanau came to register, by seeing a familiar face often allows one to become calm and then excited. The Tuwharetoa team certainly did that, there were many laughs and cheers being exchanged in the registration tent, so from there an awesome vibe had been set, and the atmosphere was electric, with smiles and cheers for 8 – Te Kōtuku
miles. IronMāori is a kaupapa based on Healthy lifestyles and helping people to believe in themselves and achieve whatever it is they set their minds too. The success of the kaupapa came down to one thing and that was the great relationship that Iron Maori has since forged with Tuwharetoa Māori Trust Board, but also to include the beautiful lake and landscape of Taupō-Nui-a-Tia that displays a beautiful backdrop for a kaupapa such as IronMāori. We are very excited to see what next year brings!
– Heather Skipworth IronMaori CEO
race briefing from Heather. Kaumātua were hosted in a dedicated tent to ensure they were in the best place to see all the whanau participate. Feedback from last year was that people wanted to see more kai available, so this year we added in a BBQ run by staff with a Gold Coin Donation to a local charity Taupo Foodbank. Thanks to M21 Meats for providing some yummy, healthy, heavily discounted sausages. Also on Board was Kai Nui who are based in Taumarunui and run by Courtney Tiwha, one of our whanau who took on the kaupapa of providing healthy kai on the day. Finally, the Whaiora Caravan came from Miraka, who offer best natural ingredients for their smoothie blends. This year the Board staff took a front-line role and assisted Heathers team with the Registration process, marshalling the swim leg and handing out the medals. We didn’t know what we got ourselves into but it was so much fun interacting with our whanau and the Community on the day, what a buzz you get from everyone.
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Grace Hura
Jessica Samuels
Grace Hura
Erasmus Hallett & Rhone Ellis
Tangiariki & Hoka Wanikau
Joseph Samuels
Rhone Ellis
Erasmus Hallett
IRONKIDZ TO IRONMAN A week before Taupo is bustling with IronMan activity the 2018 IronKidz took on their own challenge with over 800 children taking part in the Swim, Bike and Run Triathlon. As part of our commitment to support healthy lifestyles and healthy whanau we sponsor the Swim Leg for IronKidz and in addition offer 100% free entry to Ngati Tuwharetoa. We hope this will encourage our whanau to get out, use the lake and have some fun.
crowned champions on the day which saw race records smashed as the event celebrated 20 years in Taupo and 34 years in total, second only to the IronMan World Championships in Kona, which celebrates 40 years this October.
IronKidz has been going for over 19 years and 2018 was the biggest event with 840 children aged between 8 and 15 years competing in the various categories. IronKidz is run as a fundraiser by Waipahihi School who rely on the generous support from local business and the Community to make this day happen. We hope our IronKidz will one day become an IronMan or Woman!
As part of our sponsorship agreement with Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan NZ we are able to sponsor 10 free entries to Ngati Tuwharetoa. This year our Tuwharetoa Team consisted of Ian Rangitutia (Ngati Tarakaiahi), Keith Walmsley (Tutetawha), Kahumoana Shedlock (Ngati Manunui), Rawiri Shedlock (Ngati Manunui), Jovita Taite (Ngati Hinemihi), Ronin Whelan (Tutemohuta), Daniel O’Connell (Ngati Tarakaiahi) and Grace Hawkins (Ngati Turangitukua).
On 3rd March 2018, 1334 plus people took part in the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan NZ. This is a gruelling event consisting of a 3.86km Swim, 180km Bike and 42km Run.
While we are immensely proud of all our whanau who took part, this was not only Ronin Whelan’s first IronMan, but the youngest entrant on the day at 18 years of age.
Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) and Laura Siddall (GBR) were 10 – Te Kōtuku
Aramia & Skylar Daniels
Ronin
Ronin recounts the day for us An honest feeling about the IronMan was very surreal and eerie, I couldn't believe I was eventually on the start line of the notorious IronMan. Rewind 10 years and I remember the day after watching Cameron Brown win another Ironman I said to my mum in the car, I was going to be an IronMan at the age of 18.
Ian Rangitutia
My mother knew what I said that day would eventually happen. I've done many triathlons and race events before, but IronMan is the next level. Probably the reason I felt so eerie was I couldn't really come to terms of what I was doing ... Was I crazy? Am I insane? Do I know what I'm about to do? Ronin
Kahumoana Shedlock
Some people asked after the race how I felt and I didn't really know how to reply. I was dizzy for days because I didn't really believe I was an Ironman at 18 years of age. But there's not much to say even though it was one of the most painful and gruelling days it still has the title of the ‘best day in my life’.
Ronin’s results Swim Bike Run Overall
01:01.26 06:51.40 06:40:36 14:47:28 Te Kōtuku – 11
Ronin's Supporters
TAMARIKI He Whakamārama The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is again pleased to announce the Tamariki Hī Ika kaupapa aimed at encouraging our tamariki into fishing and mahinga kai on Taupō Moana and in our many awa. As part of the kaupapa, we will be providing free season fishing licences to our tamariki who are 18 years of age and under on 1st July.
Te Tono • A complimentary child’s season fishing licence for the Taupō Fishing District.
Ngā Whakaritenga To redeem a season fishing licence tamariki must: • 18 years and under from 1 July of each season. • Be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. • To be accompanied by a parent / guardian and present themselves to either the Tūrangi or Taupō offices of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
For more information, please contact our Tari on (07) 386 8832
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Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Tūrangi Office Tūrangi Town Centre Taupō Office 81 Horomatangi Street
Turangi Rangatahi hub The Hub was formed after engagement with rangatahi, whānau, schools and community groups, as a way to provide a hub of activities for our youth in Tūrangi. In collaboration with Youthtown and with support from Taupō District Council and the Ministry of Youth Development, 21 of our rangatahi attended a two day leadership retreat to help plan the holiday programme. Day One of the holiday programme saw the Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub open with 86 tamariki aged between 5 and 14 years of age, and a range of activities, from archery to basketball, art and games. 130 registered for the programme which was held over the week, with many volunteers from whānau across
the community pitching in to lend a hand. Hepi Ferris-Bretherton has recently been appointed as the co-ordinator for the hub, supported by the newlyformed Tūrangi Rangatahi Hub Trust. The goal of the hub is to establish a permanent safe place where rangatahi can engage in activities that are positive and meaningful to them. The hub will develop more holiday and after school programmes, as well as camps in the future. We are always looking for volunteers and other support.
Hepi Ferris-Bretherton (far left) alongside Rangatahi & Turangi Collective members. Te Kōtuku – 13
tE aRAWA rEGIONALS 2018 Te Arawa Te Ahi Tipua o Tūwharetoa in Te Arawa It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining birds were singing and Tūwharetoa's latest haka group Te Ahi Tipua o Tūwharetoa was set to take the stage... As the group entered the arena to sounds of cheering kaitautoko resonating throughout the Rotorua Events Centre as Kingi Biddle and Kimo Winiata steered on the crowd to excitment in eager anticipation of what was about to take place on the stage.
I just so happened to be performing with the kapa and as we took the stage with emotions high trying ever so fervently to stay composed and not succumb to the mimi-intensive nerves that were threatening to make a fool out of me. I managed to keep my cool and as we began our program it seemed to seemlessly transition from one segment to another without too much disturbance or difficulty. Although a new kapa to competition with the median age at a astonishingly young 23 they performed with the mentality of Matatini veteran's and as our performance came to an end with the final exclamaition 'hī' our time under the bright lights had come to an end. We exited the stage with the sounds of haka tautoko and cheers and memories that will long be last as remnants in the minds of the kapa and those who were able to watch and despite not being selected to represent Te Arawa at next years Te
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Matatini the journey was well worth it. He mihi tēnei ki ngā kaitautoko katoa nāna nei te kapa nei i taunaki ki te kupu whakakipakipa me ngā mea katoa i āwhinatia ake ai kia mānu atu ai ki runga i te karetai o āwhero nui. Tēnā kōutau katoa! Contributed by: Karam Fletcher
Te Ahi Tipua o Tūwharetoa
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Our Rangatahi Go to the United Nations help each other reach their goals and create pathways for future rangatahi to make positive changes, not only for themselves but for their hapū, iwi and te ao Māori. “You are not the leaders of tomorrow, you are the leaders of today” - Dr Lance O’Sullivan Dr. Lance O’Sullivan providing not only means for these rangatahi to connect but also providing the knowledge and tools to be able to physicalize the aspirations of young Māori leaders.
New York New York. Tēnā koutou katoa. Last month two of our rangatahi were selected by Dr Lance O’Sullivan from The Moko Foundation to attend The United Nations Permanent Forum on indigenous Issues in New York along side 10 other rangatahi Māori. Being exposed to a international Indigenous space, Te Rua Wallace said “we soon realised that Māori were well represented and were seen as leaders in most spaces, in particular our language” However, Miss Wallace said one space that hit home for the group He Kuaka Mārangaranga was the Taiao space. Evo Morales, president of Bolivia gave an inspiring speech on the Taiao, sharing his thoughts and their journey to take restorative actions for the land and his people. Bolivia now have a ‘Mother Earth Law’ which gives Papatūānuku the same legal rights as a human being. “Sooner or later, we will have to recognise that the Earth has rights, too, to live without pollution. What mankind must know is that human beings cannot live without Mother Earth, but the planet can live without humans”
He Kuaka Mārangaranga gave a presentation in one of the side events. Covering the following topics: • Environment • Constitutional Transformation • Mātauranga Māori • Health & Well-being Welcoming the guest in with waiata ngahau the room soon filled up with Indigenous people from all around the world, waiting anxiously to hear what 12 rangatahi Māori had to say. The presentation was received positively by the audience and had positive feedback, some saying “the best side event I’ve ever been too”. A recording of the presentation can be found on their facebook page: He Kuaka Mārangaranga. To keep up with this group of rangatahi, follow them on Facebook at: He Kuaka Mārangaranga.
- Evo Morales Not only was the trip to the United Nations Permanent Forum a great experience for the rangatahi, but Kerei Winitana-Paki said “it was also a great opportunity to connect with other like minded individuals” who can
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Kerei Winitana-Paki and Te Rua Wallace.
Weaving Course acknowledge Education support Katie Mamaeroa presented Board Member Tiwana Tibble with a taonga, Ko Te Kairaranga, this was in appreciation of the education grants received this year. Students from Te Wananga o Aotearoa, who are based in the Town Centre Turangi are studying in level 4 (Kawai Raupapa) certificate in weaving. The visit lead by their Kaiako, Miriama Bailey was unexpected so it was nice to have Tiwana and Rakeipoho Taiaroa, Manager Commercial & Strategy available to accept on behalf of the Trust Board.
Trust Board Support and grants Education Grants are now closed for the year and will re-open on 1st Feb 2019
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.tuwharetoa.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.tuwharetoa.co.nz/kaumatua
Closed
Marae Capital Works Grant Assistance for Tūwharetoa marae with marae renovation and redevelopment projects. www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/marae-grant
Closed
Education and scholarships Assistance for Tūwharetoa students, who are registered with the Trust Board – educational and scholarship costs. www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/education
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Marae Emergency Services Programme A Marae Emergency Services Pilot Programme was held at Tokaanu Marae on Saturday 17 February 2018. This training involved NZ Fire Services, Civil Defence and Waihereora Ltd. Thirty participants attended from Tokaanu, Hirangi, Papakai, Otukou, Waihi, Rongomai, Korohe, Waitetoko and Hikairo ki Te Rena marae. Participants were split into groups for the morning session and rotated amongst the three services. •
Civil Defence demonstrated the importance and cost-effective ways of preparing survival kits, and tips to help prepare in the event of an emergency.
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NZ Fire Service provided training on how to correctly use different fire extinguishers, their purpose, preferred location and use within a marae. Fires were lit in a controlled environment and participants were able to turn theory into practice.
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Waihereora Ltd provided basic First Aid training on how to; check for a pulse, check breathing, assess an emergency situation, classify the injured in readiness for Emergency Services and set up a triage base.
In the afternoon the Emergency Services initiated a disaster scenario without participant knowledge. The scenario was used to assess reaction times and provide participants with an opportunity to use the skills they learned in the morning session.
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Pura Currin, Nina Turang, Anita Porima & Jeanette Trego
Turangi Coastguard & Assessors off to the Western Bays
mARAE iNSURANCE The Marae Insurance Initiative was established during the 1980s to help ensure marae were safeguarded for future generations.
This year marae valuation and assessment visits were completed in March by Jeremy Barber, AON Insurance and Grant Utteridge, Telfer Young Valuers with the support of the Marae Coordinator Trish Church.
The initial model involved the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board meeting fifty percent of the premium costs and the remaining fifty percent was met by each respective marae.
While many of our marae are easily accessible by vehicle, our Western Bay Marae, Whanganui Bay, Waihaha and Poukura maraes were visited utilising the Turangi Coast Guard services. What a cool way to get around to each of the marae, an upgrade from the waka.
Following a review of the scheme in 2013, the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board agreed it would meet one hundred percent (100%) of marae insurance premium costs. To ensure all marae are accurately assessed for insurance purposes, site visits are carried out every three to four years.
Waihaha Marae - Grant, Marilyn, Trish, Jeremy (left to right) Te KĹ?tuku – 19
Korowai Awhina Korowai Awhina was formed with Marae representatives in March 1998. The purpose was to form a collective marae
Whakawhanaungatanga
improvement programme with a long-term aim of lifting Tuwharetoa Marae to agreed standards whereas those standards were set by the marae. The Lake Taupo Charitable Trust agreed to fund both the initial administration and the assessments of the needs of the marae. As marae experienced a changing environment, it became evident that a high standard of management and responsibility was required. Support to the forum had become critical.
Freda Cook and Kataraina Pitiroi
In late 2015, the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board was approached to manage and support the Korowai Awhina forum. The recommendation was tabled at the November 2015 meeting and accepted. The Korowai Awhina meetings are held tri-monthly with the next one scheduled for Wednesday 29 August 2018, Waitetoko Marae, 5.00pm.
Bombs
Kids in action - Peruperu
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Shontell Bishara, Ngati Tuwharetoa presenting for Te Puni Kokiri.
Kids in action - Big Dig
Te Pae o Waimihia Summer Whanau Fun Day The whanau enjoyed a massive event-filled day at the recent Te Pae o Waimihia Summer Whanau Fun Day held on Saturday 24 February at Wharewaka Point, Taupo. The whanau enjoyed a massive event-filled day at the recent Te Pae o Waimihia Summer Whanau Fun Day held on Saturday 24 February at Wharewaka Point, Taupo. Rain almost threatened to cancel the event for the second year in a row, but organisers managed a quick rescheduling to a later date which resulted in beautiful sunny skies and saw the event attended by many.
Te Pae o Waimihia (TPoW) Trustees envisioned an event that would bring together as much whanau as possible to enjoy a day of whanaungatanga. There were bouncy castles, a massive slip-n-slide, bike rides, paddleboards, kayaks, and an all-day barbeque. The kaumatua area had prime viewing to the main stage as David Wall performed two acoustic sets, the Misfits entertained with a dance
number, and Timatanga Hou ran a morning hauora session. The MC, Hone Love-Henry engaged the crowd all day with mau rākau lessons, karaoke, and hula dancing.And if the tamariki ever left the water, there was candyfloss, popcorn, face painting and creative stations inside the tamariki tent. TPoW Chairman Ngahere Wall said “being able to watch the next generation connect with their wider whanau and make positive memories, was what made the day a huge success”. The event concluded with a lolly scramble and the big draw of a $600 tamoko voucher gifted by Kingi Pitiroi Arts. The Trustees wish to thank all whanau for attending and supporting the kaupapa. There was also an abundance of local support from suppliers and fundraising groups, and He Akina (Trust Office) did an amazing job of putting it all together. Te Pae o Waimihia is a Forest Hapu Cluster Trust representing six Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū - Ngāti Rauhoto, Ngāti Tutemohuta, Ngāti Hinerau, Ngāti Tutetawha, Ngāti Te Urunga, and Ngāti Hineure.
Waka Ama
If you whakapapa to one of the six hapū but have not registered with the Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust (TST) please contact: He Akina on (07) 378 5180 or visit tepaeowaimihia.com Bouncey Castle fun
to find out how you and your whānau can register. Te Kōtuku – 21
David Wall
Waitangi Ki Taupo 2018 The temperatures for summer had reached their peak and Taupō seemed bursting at the seams with all kinds of people filling up the little Riverside Park that was the venue for this year’s Waitangi Day in the Taupō district. Locals, tourists, out-of-towners; people of all ages, fashions, and backgrounds turned out to celebrate the day with an event funded by The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee, Mercury and the Taupo District Council. Hawira Karaitiana, who took up the MC job for the day, had a very busy day keeping acts on time, introducing local talent, and generally keeping a relaxed atmosphere. Local bands and artists filled the natural amphitheatre with their melodies as people listened and shopped, and tamariki spent their day playing to their hearts content. There were a great deal of activities for the tamariki including a Robot Bull riding ring, Whaea Cath and her bicycles from Kids Bike Taupō, Whaea Gresha and her face painting skills which popularly featured Ta Moko this year, and much, much more. The highlight of the day was the band Three Houses Down, with their feature artist General Fiyah, taking to the stage and sending the Rangatahi (as well as a few of our older Rangatahi) into fits of
screams and giggles. They were highly anticipated by the Rangatahi of Taupō. Old and young alike danced and sang to their Reggae rhythm, which had a strong reminiscent tone of a much earlier Jackson Five. It was a successful event, to say the least. It was great to see people of different backgrounds enjoying a common event for a common purpose. People put aside their differences and just enjoyed themselves without inhibitions or old biases. One would not be in error to suppose that the true purpose of Waitangi Day could be felt in the spirit of the event, which was only made possible by those in attendance. With the help of Rose Prisk from the Taupō District Council, this first-time community-organised event was a positive step in the right direction. Our main focus for this event was on the rangatahi; organising activities that they’d enjoy and being able to bring to Taupō entertainment that they could whole-heartedly appreciate was a particular motivator. We also wanted to make sure our Kaumatua were taken care of, and we were able to do that thanks to Tutetawha Marae who generously provided their marquee for a Kaumatua Tent. Overall it was great seeing Kaumatua and Rangatahi Kapa Haka
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Three Houses Down
enjoying a day out, side-by-side. Of course, no event is without a little drama, and thankfully we didn’t come across too much of that. That is all thanks to Senjo Security, the Māori Wardens, Taupō Scouts, Taupo Cadets, and an army of volunteer staff who made sure every unexpected situation we faced was handled carefully and quickly. No child left behind! Now that we know what Taupō is capable of and with loads of feedback that has poured in after the event, we are setting our sights forward. We would like to bring more community organised events to Taupō with a similar Kaupapa, and with many occasions to do so we are very excited.
General Fiyah taking selfie with fans
David Wall
Tamati Coffey
Janice Wall
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Christmas in the park Christmas in the Park is in its 6th year running and its popularity continues to grow. Held on 16 December, a dedicated team of volunteers delivered another fantastic event for the local community and visitors. Their mission ‘building community cohesion, identity and pride’ is about producing an event for all sectors of our community to enjoy at a busy and stressful time of year! The event is a jampacked programme of family activities and entertainment for all ages, free of charge. The day starts with the competitive Santa float parade and as always, this pulls in hundreds of locals and visitors to the streets to catch their glimpse of Santa and the creative float designs. It is a very noisy procession with 15+ emergency service vehicles and 14+ float design entries. Congratulations to our winners of the most creative float designs: Te Ahi Tipua O Tuwharetoa, Turangi Reap Playgroup, Purerehua Early Learning Centre, NZ Forest Managers and Community Kindy Turangi. After the parade, the children’s amusement rides kick off our tamariki and it is evident from the giggles and smiles from ear to ear that they are a huge feature of the day. After being so well received last year we ran the forestry exhibition again with two high tech simulators for a true hands-on experience showcasing our local forestry industry. There was a variety of kai for everyone and a big shout out must go to Ngati Turangitukua for hosting our Kaumatua, elderly and those with mobility challenges. The exchange of stories and interaction between cultures was 24 – Te Kōtuku
The Beat Girls
Maimoa
quoted as a ‘treasured moment’ by those who participated. This year’s entertainment gave us a stellar line-up including: • Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Turangi • Sons of Soul • Misfits Dance Crew (Taupo) • DJ Munz • Boutique • The Beat Girls • Whenua Patuwai • Maimoa Music MC, Mr Karam Fletcher kept the audience entertained during performance breaks with games and spot prizes. Our main act, Maimoa Music sent the crowd wild with excitement, especially our teenage tamariki. The finale was the fireworks display, always a crowd favourite and the large scale and wow impact contributed considerably to increasing our community’s sense of pride and belonging. What a massive end to a very cool day Turangi!
Santa and his Elf
Join us in thanking all of our wonderful sponsors: Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board, First Sovereign Trust Limited, Bay Trust, Taupo District Council, Turangi Community Board, The Lines Company, Craters of the Moon Trust, Tuwharetoa FM, Creative Communities Scheme, Creative Taupo, Lake Taupo Charitable Trust, Genesis Energy, Tuwharetoa Health, New Zealand Forest Mangers, Ngati Tuwharetoa FIsheries, Flight Logging, Demspey’s Bobcat Services, Knight Building, Turangi Tavern, Audio Visual People, Tongariro School, Parklands Motor Lodge, Downers, Brandfuel Taupo , Turangi New World, Ngati Turangitukua, Turangi Fire Brigade, Turangi Police. Whenua Patuwai
girls with HI VIz In 2017, Genesis Energy hosted their first ‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ event at the Tokaanu Power Station. The event aims to provide insight into the electricity industry and the types of opportunities that exist for women. The event proved to be an enlightening experience for participants and employees alike. Due to its success, the event will be held again on 7 June 2018 at the Tokaanu Power Station. It is a fantastic opportunity for young women who are investigating career options and are particularly interested in a trade or technical career. The day will focus on trade, engineering and
health and safety based roles and will provide participants the opportunity to complete a hands-on practical activity and a tour of the power station. A variety of speakers from across the Generation and Wholesale teams at Genesis Energy will discuss their backgrounds and experiences in the industry. Genesis wants to highlight to young women the diversity that exists within the business and the importance of having women in this historically male-dominated industry. It is aimed at girls in school from years 9 to 13. We would like to invite all those that are interested to come along and enjoy the day with our employees! For more information on the Connexis initiative please visit: http://www.connexis.org.nz/careers/ girls-high-vis/ To register your interest in the event please email: Emily.Thomas@genesisenergy.co.nz
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Tuwharetoa Hau Rau Ten Tuwharetoa commercial entities have recently formed Tuwharetoa Hau Rau (one hundred winds), a Limited Partnership established for the specific purpose of joining a group of around 25 other Iwi and Māori organisations to establish the Te Pūia Tāpapa Fund. In essence, Te Pūia Tāpapa symbolises a cluster of seed beds used to grow kūmara. The concept is used to symbolise the creation of a fund for growth and aligns with the first principles that set out that iwi collaborate to provide leadership, governance and best practice to achieve high growth and stronger
returns. The purpose of the fund is to pool financial resources to increase Māori investment into a broader scale of assets. It is expected that the fund will have a total financial commitment of $110 million. The ten partners in Tuwharetoa Hau Rau have committed a combined total of $20 millon to Te Puia Tapapa Fund. The Directors are John Bishara, Rakeipoho Taiaroa, Debbie Birch and Greg Stebbing. Tuwharetoa Hau Rau will be represented on the board of Te Pūia Tāpapa Fund by Debbie Birch (Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Apa, Ngati Hauiti, Ngati Rangi). Debbie is currently the Chair of Taupo Moana Group Limited and holds a number of other significant Directorship positions. She has over 30
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years’ experience in financial markets including global investment portfolios in Asia and Australia. Significantly, Te Pūia Tāpapa Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NZ Super Fund. Under the MoU, Te Pūia Tāpapa Fund and the NZ Super Fund will be preferred partners, committing to full and open dialogue over investment opportunities. The fund will help the Māori groups further diversify their portfolios and access larger scale direct investment opportunities than they can achieve on an individual basis. Iwi and Māori groups have an increasing economic base, with potential to grow land, capability and capital.
Partnership with Bay Packers LP The Directors of Ngati Tuwharetoa Fisheries are pleased to announce the establishment of their partnership with Bay Packers LP. Owned equally by Moana New Zealand, Te Arawa Fisheries ICP Ltd, Te Pataka o Tangaroa Ltd (Nga Rauru ki Tahi), Ngati Ranginui Iwi Fisheries Holding Company Ltd, and Ngati Tuwharetoa Fisheries Holdings Ltd, the Bay Packers Limited Partnership was established on 20 May 2018. Following an extensive due diligence process, the partnership purchased the assets of Bay Packers (NZ) Limited and Petromont Export Limited which includes fishing quota shares (the main quota being 16.8 metric tonnes of Southern Bluefin Tuna), motor vehicles (mainly trucks), plant and equipment, and leasehold improvements in the Mt Manganui factory.
and sales of Gurnard, Tarakihi and Snapper, and smoked production and sales of Kahawai and Trevally. The Bay Packers Limited Partnership also pack tuna on behalf of Moana New Zealand, are a marketing agent for scampi, and have a retail shop at their factory in Mount Maunganui. Bay Packers has 34 permanent staff including 30 operational staff (factory and drivers). Casuals are also employed during the busy season. By the September 2019 financial year, the directors are expecting a 12% return on capital. Video: NTF.maori.nz/news/baypackers
The new business now manages tuna grading, packing, and export sales. This includes domestic production
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Taupo Waters Joint Management Agreement In December 2017, the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB) and the Waikato Regional Council entered into a Joint Management Agreement over Taupō Waters.
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The Taupo Waters Joint Management Agreement sits alongside the Waikato Awa Joint Management Agreement that was agreed to earlier in 2017.
to discuss what a Section 33 Transfer of Powers from the Waikato Regional Council to the Trust Board might look like.
From the Trust Board’s point of view, both the Taupo Waters and Waikato Awa Joint Management Agreement is a step forward in Ngāti Tuwharetoa exercising true co-governance and comanagement functions in partnership with Waikato Regional Council. Key to the Joint Management Agreement is a commitment made by both the Trust Board and the Regional Council
Key to the success of the Joint Management Agreement is the implementation, the Trust Board is looking forward to working with Regional Council on the implementation phase so that our Moana and Awa are in a state that our mokopuna and their mokopuna are able to swim in and get kai out of.
Lake Rotoaira Weed Harvesting Lake Rotoaira owned and managed by the Lake Rotoaira Trust who work collaboratively with Genesis on the management of the invasive aquatic weed species hornwort and lagarosiphon. Both can cause issues for the Tokaanu Power Station Intake by clogging the Intake screens and stopping the water flow. To preempt these issues, Genesis use drone
footage to establish where the highest concentration of weed growth is, and then focus on these areas to harvest the Lake weed. The boat acts like a lawn mower to cut the weed and then pick it up and move it out of the Lake.
In 2018, there is an estimated 3000m3 of weed to be harvested from Lake Rotoaira!
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Waihi Bay Monitoring Project Earlier this year, the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board held a number of hui to start the development of a weed management plan for Huritaniwha, this was off the advice and study completed by NIWA and ourselves the year prior.
undertake Lake Weed management trials the following year. (This will ensure there are no unintended consequences with the different weed management options and to monitor progress made.)
After discussing with the working group from Ngati Turumakina, the hapu wanted to look at a monitoring project to collect and understand the current environmental state of the bay, using Koura as an indicator species, water and visual monitoring data as well as a Cultural Health Index.
• Marae – Measure the effect if any from the Marae, also dense weed bed area
This data will provide the hapu with a baseline to use when we start to
The monitoring project began in April 2018
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3 sites have been identified; • Waterfall – Clear flowing water from waterfall, some weed in this area
• Other side of reserve – High dense weed area The programme will be driven and lead by the hapu with support from the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board.
Renee Fletcher, Moana Hakiwai, Florence Hakiwai & Lauren Fletcher
Ngati Turangitukua take further steps to become active kaitiaki over our kuia
Pihanga Maunga
In September 2017, Genesis Energy commissioned a Cultural Impact Assessment carried out by Tina Porou (Ngati Turangitukua) to assess the impacts of telecommunications structures on our Maunga Pihanga. The assessment highlighted a range of key changes needed, the requirement for Ngati Turangitukua to be recognised and provided for as active kaitiaki with our kuia.
This was a valuable opportunity to understand some of the environmental issues effecting her and also to become familiar what mahi DOC does as we move towards a far more active role in her care. Turangitukua is working closely with the current concession holders on Pihanga to re-set our relationship and ensure that the hapu are leading her care. Pihanga ai ua, ai hau, ai marangai
On Thursday 15 March, Ngati Turangitukua were able to take the first step in re-asserting our kaitiakitanga by assisting DOC with their annual weed control “of heather” on our Kuia Pihanga maunga. As mana whenua, we reconnected with Pihanga, the first kaikaranga of them all with our own karanga from Moana Simon and karakia setting our foundation for wahine to ascend our maunga. Florence Hakiwai, Moana Hakiwai, Renee Fletcher and Lauren Fletcher of Ngati Turangitukua took the opportunity to assist DOC and Project Tongariro in this mahi.
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Tahuna te ahi kia ako Ignite the fire to learn
Marina Biddle found there was a need for tutoring support in Turangi when talking with a close whanau member who was sending her son to KIP McGrath in Taupo, every week. It became too much – moneywise, timewise, the effort it took and the burn out at the end of the school day, it just became too much for this whanau to cope. So, Marina asked her whanau “ I can tutor him if you want”? And it started from there.
Marina is a mokopuna of the late Board member Jim Biddle and Nola Biddle. Marina has a degree in Education and has been teaching for going on eight years. Marina’s first four years of teaching were within the Rumaki Reo at Te Kura o Kihikihi, and she worked for two years at Te Kura o Maketu. Marina has spent the last couple of years providing support in relief teaching to schools in the Turangi region. With support from the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Marina has established a tutoring service that has been running since August 2017. Students range from year 2 to year 12 with literacy and numeracy being the two main areas that Marina provides support in. For older students, it's working to develop study and revision skills, support in essay writing and one on one time to discuss and bounce ideas and questions off.
Above: Tutoring with Tai Oneroa
Marina says when I first started working my aim for my whanaunga, was I can help you, and I can help your son with his school mahi and the extra help that he needs, here, at home, in Turangi. It was helping him, his learning, and it was helping them as a whanau, in terms of time, money and effort. Staunch Korohe, Ngāti Hine wahine Marina Biddle has only been home in Turangi for 18 months after being away, working and living in the Bay of Plenty. 32 – Te Kōtuku Right: Marina and her pēpi Rangimarie
Above: Haydin Hallett
Marina is able to cross-teach with tamariki that are coming from Kura Māori; she is able to support them in te reo pakeha or their second language by using terms in te reo Māori and their
Above: Tutoring with Taumai and Orongo
first language to hook in the meaning. It’s rewarding seeing the progress of our students not only in assessments or learning in literacy and numeracy but also in seeing the progress and confidence come out within themselves. It’s not just a need, our tamariki deserve and have a right to be successful. Here we are trying to give them as many tools and strategies so that they can manage and achieve their educational aspirations. If you would like more information, please contact: Marina Biddle on 021 0601 9060 or email marina.biddle@gmail.com.
Nga Kaihautu
Healthy rivers
Nga Kaihautu o te Awa o Waikato has been established by the Trust Board as a working group of Tuwharetoa hapu who hold manawhenua to the Waikato Awa. The members of Nga Kaihautu o Te Awa o Waikato are nominated by their marae; Ngahere Wall (Pakira Marae Rep), Matiu Northcroft (Tutetawha Marae Rep), Mark Ross (Waipahihi Marae Rep), Madeleine Tuhakaraina (Nukuhau Marae Rep), Ruby Pitiroi (Te Rangiita Marae Rep), Emmerina Adams (Maroa-nui-a-Tia Marae Rep), Gayle Leaf (Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui Rep), Michael Barton and Mere Maniapoto (Mokai Marae Rep).
holistic health of the Waikato Awa. Once Nga Kaihautu have a full 12 months of data, they will be looking to undertake some analysis on where their focus should be next in terms of restoration projects.
Over the last seven months, Nga Kaihautu have been undertaking a water monitoring programme on the Waikato Awa. The aim of the monitoring programme is for Nga Kaihautu to build their own dataset that will use both western science and matauranga to help measure the
In the future, Nga Kaihautu hope to widen their sampling to include the tributaries (the small blood vessels that feed the artery that is the Waikato River).
On sampling days, the Trust Board’s River Project Coordinator along with Nga Kaihautu members travel to each of the six sites, collect water samples while undertaking a cultural health assessment.
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