Te Kōtuku Kōanga 2017 Issue 10
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Contents – He Whakaraupapa Kōrero 4
Chairman’s korero
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From the CEO’s tepu
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Trust board support and grants
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EVENTS – KO NGĀ HUINGA TĀNGATA
FEATURES 8 Ko te Whakanuihanga i te 100 tau Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri 12 Tūwharetoa Kapa Haka re-groups to prepare for 2018 competitions 13 Tongariro Prison is on a hikoi to change men's lives Head to o.nz haretoa.c www.tuw on te a up to d , and stay rs e tt a rd m Trust Boa ctivities! da events an
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14 Tūwharetoa represented at 2017 World Indigenous Nations Games in Canada 14 Café founder inspires whānau with kai NEWS 18 Māori innovators and entrepreneurs inspire Tūwharetoa rangatahi 19 Waitahanui rangatahi council takes out Council Youth Award 20 Tūwharetoa buys iconic Taupō tourst attraction
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Cover pikitia: Te Rangikaiamokura sitting on mahau of Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri Wharepuni, circa 1921. With thanks to the Hartley whānau for use of this pikitia.
21 21 Ngāti Hikairo project seeks to revive tuna population 22
IronMāori set to return to Taupō in 2018
24 Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust elections to be held in December 24
Pakira marae set to open at Labour Weekend
24 Hilltop School takes out Battle of the Maunga Film Competition 25
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Tutetawha host community planting day
25 Tūwharetoa FM run another successful Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori campaign 25 Proposed Māori Land Service for Ngāti Tūwharetoa 28 Ariki signs Waikato Health Memorandum 29 Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee and Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group AGM's coming up 31 DIRECTORY
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Chairman’s Korero Ngāti Tūwharetoa whānui, tēna koutou, tēna tatou. He aurere mihi tēnei e rere atu nei ki a koe, i runga i te manako nui kua tau te rangimārie ki runga i a koe me to whānau Welcome to our Kōanga | Spring issue of Te Kōtuku. Thank you whanau for your feedback about the “new look” of Te Kōtuku, and to the range of stories talking about our people, our mahi and our marae. I'd also like to thank everyone who has contributed their stories and who has helped to put Te Kōtuku together. High Court judgment to clarify property rights The Board has been seeking to license commercial businesses operating
on Lake Taupō and our rivers over a number of years and while several agreements have been achieved, we have been unable to reach agreement with all businesses. This is primarily due to businesses being unclear about the extent of our property rights. To help move this matter forward the Board is seeking a Declaratory Judgment in the High Court – the aim is to have the Court clarify and confirm our property rights as outlined in the 2007 Deed we have with the Crown. It is our duty to ensure that these rights can be upheld. We believe we have a strong position and these proceedings will be an important step towards clarifying this for all parties. As the matter is now before the Court, we need to let that process run its course. We will keep whānau
informed and updated as we progress through this important kaupapa. Annual Hui – Saturday, 2 December 2017 The end of 2017 is fast approaching and so it is timely to remind whānau of our forthcoming Annual Hui. This will take place on Saturday, 2 December 2017 and be held at Wairakei Bayview Resort commencing at 10.00am (registrations open at 9.30am). Registered whānau may request copies of the Trust Board’s annual report and financial statements (from 6 November 2017) by contacting the office on (07) 386 8832. Hard copies of the annual report and financial statements will also be available at the hui. Nga mihi, John Bishara Chairman
Ko te whāinga nui kia whakamāramahia ai, kia whakatauhia ai e te Kōti ngā tikanga rawa e ai ki tā te Whakaaetanga 2007
the Board John Bishara Chairman
Hon Georgina te Heuheu Maria Nepia Deputy Chair
Tiwana Tibble
Tangonui Kingi
Shane Heremaia
Judy Harris
Heemi Biddle
Danny Loughlin
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Te Kanawa Pitiroi
register now Registered whānau will have access to a range of entitlements and services including:
FUNDING ASSISTANCE
GRANTS Education
Environmental
Scholarships
Health
Kaumatua
Cultural
Marae projects
Sports
To register online visit www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/register Te Kōtuku – 5
From the
CEO’s tepu Tena tatou Ngati Tuwharetoa, Two major marae events coming up on Labour weekend Labour weekend is set to deliver two historic marae milestones for Tūwharetoa. Hirangi Marae at Turangi will celebrate the centennial of the whārenui, Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri and Pākira Marae at Waitahanui will be re-dedicated and reopened following extensive renovations (as previously reported in our last Te Kōtuku). Both marae have been very busy preparing for their respective events which no doubt will see the return home of many whānau to join in the historic celebrations. Tūwharetoa Māori Land Service Hui have been held during the past two months to scope a proposed Māori Land Service for Ngāti
Tūwharetoa. Should it be approved by the Crown, the service will help whānau to get information about their whenua and provide practical advice on governance issues, land use opportunities, among other things. A hui to finalise the business case was held at Waitetoko marae at the end of September. The opportunity to look at a dedicated Māori Land Service for Tūwharetoa arose following reforms to the Te Ture Whenua Māori legislation and the Māori Land Court. Tūwharetoa buys iconic Taupō tourist attraction You may have seen it reported in the media recently that, through our commercial subsidiary, Taupō Moana Group Holdings Limited, we have purchased the Lake Taupo Hole in
One Challenge, one of Taupo’s most popular tourist attractions. This is a significant milestone and part of our continued effort to increase our asset portfolio and strategy of having a greater presence in the local tourism sector. The opportunity to acquire a well established business operating on our moana aligns well with our long-term objectives. You can read more about this kaupapa inside. I trust you and the whānau will enjoy reading this issue of Te Kōtuku. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions. Nga manaakitanga, Topia Rameka Chief Executive
Trust Board support and grants 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
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Kaumatua Medical Grant Assistance for Tūwharetoa kaumatua aged over 60 years, who are registered with the Trust Board, with medical expenses including optical, hearing and dental. www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/kaumatua 6 – Te Kōtuku
Currently open Closes: 30 April 2018
Marae Capital Works Grant Assistance for Tūwharetoa marae with marae renovation and redevelopment projects. www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/marae-grant
Currently closed Opens: 1 February 2018
Education and scholarships Assistance for Tūwharetoa students, who are registered with the Trust Board, with educational and scholarship costs. www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/education
Events – Ko ngā Huinga Tāngata October Tūwharetoa Kaumatua Dinner 14 October 2017, 4.00pm Great Lake Centre, Taupō by invitation (07) 386 8832 Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri Wharepuni Centennial Refer to the centennial programme inside for detail. 21 October 2017 Hirangi Marae, Turangi Pakira Marae opening 21 October 2017 Pakira Marae, Waitahanui Korowai Awhina hui 25 October 2017, 5:00 – 6:30pm Waitetoko Marae (07) 386 8832
December Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Annual Hui Commencing at 10.00am (registration opens 9.30am) 2 December 2017 Wairakei Bayview Resort, 640 State Highway 1, Taupō www.tuwharetoa.co.nz (07) 386 8832
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board offices close for Christmas holidays on 23 December 2017 and reopens on 8 January 2018.
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō 9 December 2017 www.ironman.com
February Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – Education Grants open Details to be confirmed. 1 February 2018 www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/education
March Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 2018 3 March 2018 Taupō www.ironman.com
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – 2018 Trustee Elections Nominations opens: 16 October 2017 Nominations closes: 16 November 2017, 4.30pm www.tuwharetoa.co.nz (07) 386 8832
IronMāori Taupō-nui-aTia 2018 Event and registration information to be announced. 24 March 2018, 8.00am Taupō Lakefront www.ironmaori.com Te Arawa Regional Kapa Haka Competition TBC
April Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board – Marae Capital Works Grant Applications close 30 April 2018 www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/ marae-grant (07) 386 8832
Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust – five yearly election of Trustees Nominations for new Trustees close: 17 October 2017 at 12 noon Voting papers sent by post to registered adult members: 3 November 2017 Voting closes: 7 December 2017 at 12 noon www.tst.maori.nz 0800 889 427 Te Kōtuku – 7
Ko te Whakanuihanga i te 100 tau Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri
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Pictured: (main on the left) amo, Manawa; (above) Hirangi Pa 2017
The whānau at Hirangi Pa will be flat out hosting hundreds who are expected to flock to Turangi to join in celebrating the 100th centenary of Tuwharetoa i te Aupouri on Saturday, 21 October. The whārepuni has stood for 100 years and on the Labour weekend Saturday, Tūwharetoa whanau will be coming together for the centenary to celebrate the whārepuni and its enduring legacy. Hirangi Pa was first used in 1917 and is now the principle home of Ngāti Turangitukua hapu of Ngāti Tuwharetoa. Before 1900, however, the whānau lived along the Tongariro River, with the main kainga being at Waitahanui Pa, Te Waiariki and Tokaanu. A small whāre named, Tomahukahuka stood next to the Hirangi Stream. The rest of the Hirangi area was covered in manuka. Whānau met together in 1908 and resolved to build a new whārepuni on the high ground overlooking the Tongariro river. Their efforts also turned to felling totara logs, collecting raupo, milling timber and transporting it back to the Hirangi Pa for the construction. “The building of the whārepuni was a huge undertaking for the tupuna involved and would require the resources and efforts of the wider Tūwharetoa whānau to get the work completed; thus the call went out to the Matapuna for help,” says
Ngaiterangi Smallman of the Hirangi Centenary Komiti. “One of the wonderful things about the centenary is to see that the sense of whanaungatanga between all of us is still alive and well - we still come together and I really want to acknowledge the huge support we have received from our whanaunga marae, our many trusts, Taupo District Council and our whanau.” Rongomai and Tokaanu Marae are providing accommodation for manuhiri and travelling whānau, while Waihi, Pukawa, Korohe, Tokaanu and Hikairo are supporting with preparation and catering. Preparations and the programme The marae buildings are being spruced up for the big day and the Centenary Komiti has been focused on securing funds to support the
event, collating historic photographs and korero, organising marquees and overall logistics. The centenary celebrations will start on Saturday 21 October with whakamoemiti at 6am and breakfast for the participating whanau. A powhiri for manuhiri will be held at 10am, followed by the Journey of 100 Years. Whānau will begin the journey entering Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri where they will witness a presentation of korowai and whariki that have been worked on by whānau over the past few years. The komiti is grateful for the supplies of harakeke and kiwi feathers that have been provided to the marae as well as the skills and mentoring of tohunga raranga including Kahu Taoho, Veranoa Hetet and Bonnie Marshall.
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The launch of a pukapuka (book) will then provide a gateway into the histories of our whārepuni, our legacy as featured in the photographic and digital displays spanning the 100 years of Hirangi Pa. Tauira from Te Kura o Hirangi are invited to share their perspectives on Hirangi as viewed through the eyes of youth looking forward to the future. Centenary sees Tūrangitukua performers return home to celebrate The celebrations continue with hakari and entertainment from an
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“It has been an exciting time for those involved in organising the event, we have taken our own journey of discovery and expect that the many whanau and friends who return to be part of this celebration will also gain an insight in to the hopes and aspirations of the tupuna who came together 100 years ago leaving a legacy that we must pass on to our mokopuna now and into the future.”
One of the wonderful things about the centenary is to see that the sense of whanaungatanga between all of us is still alive and well
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Pictured: (top) Whanau busy preparing for the centennial; (above) Weaving korowai for the centennial celebrations; (below) Te Rangikaiamokura sitting on mahau of Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri Wharepuni, circa 1921. With thanks to the Hartley whānau for use of this pikitia.
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outstanding line up of performers, all with Turangitukua connections, including Whirimako Black, Ruia Aperehama, Pio Terei, Jackson Owens and Maisey Rika.
Centennial Programme Hatarei 21 Oketopa 6.00 – 7.00
Whakamoemiti
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Parakuihi: breakfast
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Powhiri Manuhiri
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Kaputi/Light refreshments
12.30: Journey of 100 years – Tatou Tatou • Ko Tuwharetoa i te Aupouri te Wharepuni • Pukapuka: Hirangi Pa 'The Legacy' • Whakapapa
• Korowai x3 • Kidz Fun – Supervised Games and Activities/BBQ/Treats/Bungys
2.30: Future Impressions – Nga Tamariki O te Kura O Hirangi 3.00: Hakari • Te Aroha will host Pakeke and Manuhiri • Manawa will host Mātua • Manaaki will host whanau katoa
4.00-7.00: Entertainment – Karam Fletcher MC • • • • •
Whirimako Black – Internationally renowned Maori Jazz musician Pio Terei – Comedian, actor, musician and performer Jackson Owens – Our very own, young aspiring Soul singer Ruia Aperehama – Homeboy with that Maori Raggae sound Maisey Rika – Award winning Maori Soul/Acoustic artist
7.00 Kua Mutu • Manuhiri depart for Rongomai and Tokaanu Marae to moe
Ratapu 22 Oketopa 2017 8.00
Parakuihi
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Whakamoemiti
Accommodation: Rongomai Marae is available for those requiring accommodation on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October. Whakatau at 4.30pm. Tokaanu Marae is available as sleeping quarters on Saturday 21 October for those wanting to stay over. A self-help tea making service is available.
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Tūwharetoa Kapa Haka re-groups to prepare for 2018 competitions
Pictured: (left) Tūwharetoa haka peruperu at Waitangi Day circa 1934. Picture credit: NZ Railways; (below) Hapa haka practice underway at Tokaanu marae.
Tūwharetoa Senior Kapa Haka (previously known as Ngāuru ki Uta) has re-grouped to begin its preparations for the 2018 Te Arawa Kapa Haka regionals to be held in March 2018. Originally established as a whakangahau group in 2013, Tūwharetoa Senior Kapa Haka includes kaihaka, pakeke and whānau from across the Ngāti Tūwharetoa rohe.
After first performing at the Tūwharetoa Taiopenga in 2013, the original roopu set its sights on competing at the biennial Te Arawa regional competition as a way to share Tūwharetoa stories and to inspire tamariki and rangatahi to be proud of their Tūwharetoatanga. 12 – Te Kōtuku
The main objectives of Tūwharetoa Senior Kapa Haka are to: • Promote kapa haka for Tūwharetoa rangatahi and to ensure that our young people have a pathway to follow • Focus on the promotion of hapū identity, kawa and tikanga / customs • Fostering the development of te reo Māori, Tūwharetoa dialect, proverbs and sayings • Reconnecting to Tūwharetoa marae
This roopu is a key vehicle to helping us achieve that outcome,” says Iraia.
The roopu’s committee includes Anna Puhi, Sarah Asher, Te Amo Kingi, Adriana Staples and Lauren Fletcher. The group is tutored by Iraia Bailey and Flavian Kingi.
Pictured: (left) 2014 kapa haka wananga at Waihi Marae; (below) Taiaha practice session
Historically, Tūwharetoa has always been a leading iwi within the realms of kapa haka. This is perhaps most famously illustrated when Tūwharetoa warriors performed the haka peruperu at Waitangi Day in 1934. “Our aspiration is to return to what we have always been and done – to revive our passion, re-ignite our kaha and aroha for our Tūwharetoatanga.
Tūwharetoa Senior Kapa haka, while determined to reach the Te Arawa Regionals in 2018, have their eyes firmly fixed on making the cut to compete with the best in Aotearoa at the next Te Matatini which is to be held in Poneke in 2019. Want to know more? Contact Anna Puhi at annapuhi@hotmail.com
Tongariro Prison was acknowledged by the Corrections Whānau through significant mahi recently in becoming the 2017 Prison of the Year. The award was based on the positive culture created for both staff and paihere (prisoners), the collaborative effort around rehabilitation and training with the local community and the strong focus placed on reducing reoffending among Māori.
To encourage offenders to change, staff implement Tikanga values into their daily practices and are passionate about continuous improvement in this area. Prison Director Lyn O’Connor and her team are leading the charge. Whanau, Manaaki and Kaitiaki are important values to the work they do now and in the future.
"Challenging ourselves is about being brave and setting big aspirational goals." – Prison Director Lyn O’Connor
Tongariro Prison is on
a hikoi to change men’s lives
Striving to make Tongariro bi-lingual “We plan to make Tongariro a bilingual site over the next 12 months, that has never been done before in a New Zealand prison, but we realise that doing things differently is what it will take to help our paihere,” said Prison Director Lyn O’Connor. “Challenging ourselves is about being brave and setting big aspirational goals,” she added. The bi-lingual goal fell out of a forum held on site earlier in the year around reconnecting with hapu and whanau, protecting tamariki and reviving te reo. Over 50 staff attended to listen to an impressive line up of speakers including ‘Local Hero’ Sam Chapman, District Court Judge Alayne Willis, Tuwharetoa Māori Trust Board Chief Executive Topia Rameka, NZ Police Area Commander Warrick Morehu, Regional Manager - Oranga Tamariki at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Tayelva Petley and Corrections Director Maori, Neil Campbell. A common theme raised in the Forum was that addressing Māori offending is a whole of community issue. The relationships forged with local community including the
Tuwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Police, Department of Conservation and Iwi/marae is crucial to success, which is why Lyn and her team look well beyond the prison walls to help rehabilitate the men in their care. Recruiting now – job opportunities at Tongariro Prison Tongariro Prison is just about to begin a major recruitment drive and they are looking for staff in a variety of roles right now. The values of Whanau, manaaki, Rangatira, Kaitiaki and Wairua are key in undertaking the work they do on engaging with Paihere. With the strong focus on reducing re-offending among Māori, they are looking for others that share these values to continue to do the best for the men in their care. All the information you need is at www. frontlinejobs.corrections.govt.nz
Pictured: (top left) Prison Chaplain Russell Woodhouse holding the Award with the Regional Prison Director; (bottom left) Tongariro Prison hosts a hui on reducing offending rates Te Kōtuku – 13
Tūwharetoa represented at 2017
World Indigenous Nations Games in Canada
A group of 12 Tūwharetoa representatives travelled to Alberta, Canada from 2 to 9 July to attend the World Indigenous Nations Games hosted by the Enoch Cree First Nations People.
Medal table GOLD archery sprint swimming
SILVER archery tug-o-war
The full Tuwharetoa team: Peta Ham, Gina Melody Rore, Destiny Baker, Ngaire-Ann Saxon Takimoana, Roera Hartley, Phoenix Isherwood, Eli Isherwood, Hepi Ferris Bretherton, Ruihi Chase, John Ham, Te Waipuna McCreadie , Hinemaiaia McCreadie The Tūwharetoa representatives were part of a 30 strong Team Aotearoa delegation. The games brought together indigenous people from more than 30 countries to participate and compete in traditional sports. Conference and workshops focusing on indigenous and cultural practices also formed part of the games and enabled participants to share knowledge, thinking and engagement with each other.
The tāne took out silver medals in archery and the popular tug-o-war competition. For Roera Hartley, the Pow wow was a special highlight. A Pow wow is a traditional meeting place for the indigenous people of Canada where they can come together to celebrate and practice their customs and culture. The opening ceremony was hosted by the Maskwacis people.
Tūwharetoa team member, Hepi Ferris-Bretherton, 18 years, said the standout for him was the Opening ceremony. “Our Māori culture was a highlight for many of the other participants and attracted a lot of interest.” The Tūwharetoa team took part in archery, swimming, tug of war, basketball and spear throwing. The wāhine members won gold medals in archery, the 100 metre sprint, 50 metre sprint and the 800 metre swimming race.
“We made strong and personal connections with local rangatahi and we share similar goals, aspirations and hopes for the future of our culture,” said Roera.
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The Tuwharetoa group received financial help from the Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committtee and the Ngati Tuwharetoa Mercury Development Group to travel to Canada and will be reporting back on their mission.
The next World Indigenous Nations Games games are scheduled to be hosted by Colombia in 2019. Read more www.wingames2017.com
Pictured: (left) Tuwharetoa group ready for performance; (above) Tuwharetoa group photo
Café founder
inspires whānau with kai
Jade Temepara is making waves reviving Maori cuisine through her café and cookery school – learning, growing, producing and inspiring for the local community and whānau in Christchurch.
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Our cooking classes range from simple meals to gourmet Māori kai to foraging workshops. We want to teach the community how to grow their own kai, organic and healthy recipes for their families and see the difference in a new healthy lifestyle.
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– Jade Temepara
After 12 years working in educating sustainability and working for local whanau, Jade founded Kākano Café and Cookery School to bring the element of healthy organic living and traditional Māori kai back into our cuisine. Kākano (meaning seed) is all about growing – in many different ways. Growing potential in our people and communities, growing skills from learning about our food, and of course, growing kai from a seed. Jade’s vision of telling the story of kai and how it came from a seed is what brought Kākano Café and Cookery School to where it is today. Bringing back traditional techniques such as smoking fish, tuna, and hangi cooking too, the café predominantly serves Māori kai, and grows it all too. There are 280 organic vegetable gardens on site with 85 varieties of kai growing at one time. These are used in making the native herbs, dressings and infusions that make the flavour of Kākano what it is. Every bite is full of fresh, organic and nourishing kai. “We make sure that your kai is sustainable and as ethically grown, fed and produced as possible. We are the Kaitiaki/guardians of our land, and we want to keep it clean, beautiful and all those in it healthy.” Evenings and weekends transform the café into a cookery
school, where there’s always something to learn, from growing kai, making meals, waste education, preserving and fish filleting, just to name a few. Through these workshops, Jade actively participates in supporting the community in learning about various health and food topics, helping people grow and celebrating nature. Participating in the New Zealand Flower and Garden Home Show 2017 in November this year, Jade will be showcasing her garden; Tane Mahuta, God of the Forest. Tane Mahuta will be a recreation of a traditional Māori garden, with edible herbs, trees, and shrubs on display along with plants used in weaving and building. A garden that will demonstrate how we can interact with our natural world. Jade is of Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Ngā Puhi and Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. Te Kōtuku – 15
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OUR KAUPAPA
MAHI RANGATIRA KI TE IWI.
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Māori innovators and entrepreneurs inspire Tūwharetoa rangatahi
A group of six Tūwharetoa rangatahi returned home buzzing after attending MatarikiXPonential, a one day conference showcasing Māori entrepreneurs, businesses and innovation. Held in Rotorua in July, MatarikiXPonential was a sell-out hui attracting hundreds of delegates from around the motu. Keynote speakers included Dr. Lance O’Sullivan and Tupea Rolleston (Te Arawa, Matarangi), Chief Executive of Tarnix Security Group - a business he set-up while still at school.
Tupea drew up his business plan, as an 18 year-old, at the whanau dining room table while his mum cooked dinner. Today, Tupea, age 23, employs a team of 13 full-time (and 11 part-time) staff, using innovative technology to run his security business. He has a number of large clients, including the New Zealand Police. Tupea recently secured his first offshore client based in Australia. 18 – Te Kōtuku
Lake Taupō Charitable Trust supports Tūwharetoa rangatahi The Lake Taupō Charitable Trust, established in 1997, by the Lake Taupō Forest Trust, provided the opportunity for the Tūwharetoa rangatahi group to attend the conference. The Trust provides support to Lake Taupō Forest Trust owners and their descendants with economic, health and social grants and opportunities. Frankie Taituma said “the conference provided an excellent opportunity to put our Tūwharetoa rangatahi in a room full of people who inspire, motivate and most importantly take action - to create meaningful opportunities for themselves, their whānau and their communities.” Eighteen year-old, Manawa Owens (Ngāti Rongomai) was one of the Tūwharetoa rangatahi delegates. “I was so inspired by the whole day – and especially by Tupea’s korero. I came away feeling positive, upbeat and determined to have a crack at business and following my dreams. This includes working smarter and more innovatively in my whānau logging business alongside my dad, Te Waa Owens”. Te Waa Logging was founded in 1994 by Manawa’s great-grandfather. Today, Te Waa Logging employs a crew of 16 people. Manawa’s dad, Te Waa Owens, said “I too was inspired by the korero
at MatarikiX-Ponential. I would like to see more of our young people supported with opportunities to spend time with successful role models such as the people we heard at the hui – young people don’t see
Pictured: (left) Tupea Rolleston CEO Tarnix Security; (above) Manawa Owens
barriers. They see opportunities, and get on with doing it.” MatarikiX-Ponential and Callaghan Innovation MatarikiX-Ponential is run by Callaghan Innovation, a government agency which helps businesses succeed through technology and research and development. MatarikiX-Ponential is only in its third year and has continued to attract strong interest since its inception. Find out more www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz
Waitahanui rangatahi council takes out Council Youth Award
A group of determined Waitahanui rangatahi swooped at the 2017 Taupo District Council Awards to take out the Blue Light Youth Group Award for Innovation. The Waitahanui Rangatahi Council was set-up in 2015 to create and lead innovative opportunities to develop, support and grow young people of Tutemohuta descent within the Waitahanui community. The Rangatahi Council comprises 13 rangatahi who get together on a monthly basis to plan delivery of their programmes and to identify new and innovative ways to develop and grow positive young people. Hinemoa Karaitiana and Tyson Taikato have played an instrumental role in helping to shape and drive the Rangatahi Council – both attended the awards night which was held last month. “We’re wrapped to have been chosen to get the Blue Light Youth Group Award for Innovation – our
whanau and rangatahi have worked hard to achieve this,” they said. The roopu has undertaken a range of community based activities including running Food Bank drives, holding movie days, organizing sports activities and developing a dedicated School Holiday Programme. The holiday programme was fully subscribed and included bike excursions, a “Master Chef Waitahanui Pizza” competition, rock climbing and even a drive-in movie. Rangatahi also visited Wellington to help develop their understanding of
new and innovative ways to develop and grow positive young people Parliament and how laws are made. They were hosted by Labour MP and Waitahanui local, Louisa Wall. A key
highlight was to be in Matangireia (the original Māori Affairs Select Committee room) and Maui Tikitikia-Taranga, the current room used for Parliamentary Select Committee hearings. As part of their prize, the Waitahanui Rangatahi Council also received $400 which will be put toward funding new initiatives and programmes developed by the council. Want to know more? Contact Janice Wall email janice987wall@hotmail.com Pictured: (above) Rangatahi Council at Parliament with MP Louise Wall; Rangatahi Council at Parliament; (left) Rangatahi Council at the awards.
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Tūwharetoa buys iconic taupō tourist attraction
One of Taupo’s most popular tourist attractions, the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge, has been purchased by Taupō Moana Group Holdings, the commercial subsidiary of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. Taupō Moana Group Holdings (TMGH) was established in 2014 by the Trust Board to invest and develop tourism opportunities within the Taupō region. Considered to be one of Taupō’s must-do attractions, the Hole in One Challenge has been operating for more than 23 years. The golf facility offers punters the chance to hit golf balls out to a floating lake pontoon and to date has recorded more than 950 holes-in-one, with a new one added to the growing tally on average every two weeks. TMGH Chairman, Tiwana Tibble, is pleased with the purchase. “We are excited to be taking such an iconic brand and successful business forward. We would like to thank Peter and Tiffany Battell, and their team, for the great work they have done over the years. We look forward to continuing that work and to growing
Pictured: Tiwana Tibble, Chairman, Taupō Moana Group Holdings Limited 20 – Te Kōtuku
Picture credit: Lake Taupo Hole in One
the relationships the business has with its key sponsors and partners”. Trust Board CEO Topia Rameka said “The Trust Board is committed to growing the asset base of our people, and having a greater presence in the local tourism sector – the opportunity to acquire a well established business operating on our property aligns well with our long-term objectives".
The Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge has been locally owned and operated since 1993. It has been rated as one of the top 100 things to do in New Zealand. The longest drive recorded is 313 metres on the fly. Visit www.holein1.co.nz
It has been rated as one of the top 100 things to do in New Zealand.
Ngāti Hikairo project seeks to revive tuna population
John Konui Morgan of the Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro Tuna Restoration Project has seen the decline of the long fin tuna population deteriorate over the years. Tuna is mahinga-kai and of great importance to Ngāti Hikairo hapū. John grew up at Papakai and as a child he would watch his mother fish for tuna. “Back in those days, tuna were reasonably plentiful – it was not uncommon to go home with a day’s catch of 50 tuna in your kete - unlike today. We are lucky if we can get that number annually,” says John.
John, and wife Lena, have been instrumental in helping to set up the Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro Tuna Restoration Project. This has been underway for about five years and is a way to coordinate restoration efforts, engage the wider community and to provide people with information and knowledge. Through the project, John and Lena, and other whānau and supporters, organise eeling days, relocate elvers (juvenile eels) to safer waters and carry out monitoring and evaluation. Elvers usually migrate between late November and early March. The migrations are particularly visible at instream obstacles, like waterfalls and hydroelectric dams where elvers can often be found at night wriggling up any damp areas. They are able to climb vertical surfaces until they are about 12 cm long, at which size they are too heavy to stick using surface tension. Genesis Energy provides support to the project and has engaged John directly to help carry out the
mahi associated with restoring the tuna fishery. It is challenging to accurately estimate the current tuna population in and around Lakes Rotoaira and Otamangakau. Back in the 1960’s the fishery was estimated to number between 15,000 – 20,000 above intake structures on the lakes. However, it is believed to be substantially below that today. Want to know more? Follow @ Ngati Tuwharetoa Tuna Restoration Project on Facebook or email John Konui Morgan at puhaorangi@gmail.com Pictured: (far left) Lena Morgan; (left) Freshwater eels of Aotearoa. Diagram – Picture credit Bob McDowall; (above) Long Fin Eel; (below) John Morgan with tamariki at Lake Rotoaira
John has witnessed a growing decline in the tuna fishery over the years. The impact of the Tongariro Power Scheme development on the habitat and ecosystem of the long fin tuna has been significant. Te Kōtuku – 21
IronMāori
set to return to Taupō in 2018
Get ready for it whānau! IronMāori is set to return to the rohe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa on 24 March 2018 as part of a new three-year sponsorship between the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and IronMāori. Following the success of the inaugural March 2017 IronMāori event, next year’s multi-sport event is expected to attract closer to 1,000 participants. Other community organisations, including Taupō District Council have also expressed an interest in being more closely involved in the popular event. IronMāori organiser, Heather Skipworth can’t wait to return to Taupō in 2018. “We’re making plans to deliver another successful kaupapa for Ngāti Tūwharetoa – we saw how well it worked in March this year – Taupō exceeded all our expectations. That set a benchmark for us to build upon in 2018.”
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Nearer to the time, the IronMāori team will provide more information about the programme and activities. With the approach of raumati (summer) it’s also a good time to start some gentle recreational exercise as preparation! Find out more www.ironmaori.com or www.tuwhareota.co.nz/ ironmaori
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Ko ngā Pūrongo Kōrero Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust elections to be held in December The five-yearly election of Trustees for the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust will be held in December 2017 with Trustee nominations closing on Tuesday, 17 October 2017. For full information visit www.tst.maori.nz or Call 0800 889 427 between 8-30am to 5:00pm
Pakira Marae set to open at labour weekend
As featured in the Hōtoke edition of Te Kōtuku, Pakira Marae at Waitahanui has been has been completely redeveloped and is on track to open at Labour Weekend on Saturday 21 October. Between 800-1,000 whānau are expected to attend this big milestone. The new marae will be close to 1,000 square metres and include wi-fi, surround-sound and projectors. The whārekai will also feature a huge 400 sqm kitchen and dining area. Picture credit: Wade Construction
Hilltop School takes out Battle of the Maunga film competition Hilltop Primary School in Taupō took the main prize of a new drone for their kura after winning the Battle of the Mountains film competition which was part of the 2017 Taupō Winter Film Festival sponsored by the 24 – Te Kōtuku
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. More than 15 entries were received from local schools. The short films featured innovative special effects all created from scratch by the tamariki.
Picture credit: Great Lake Taupo
Tutetawha host community planting day
Pictured: In goes another tree at Tutetawha marae
Pictured: Tamariki entertain the manuhiri
Popular local radio station, Tūwharetoa FM, ran another successful concert in the Tūrangi town centre to mark 2017 Te Wiki o te reo Māori. The concert featured plenty of local rangatahi talent and attracted back, for the second year running, leading Māori vocalists and recording artists Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.
Pictured: Tuwharetoa FM sing to the crowd
Tutetawha marae recently hosted a community tree planting day. The event was supported by Taupō District Council and Department of Conversation. Tamariki from the local kura came to tautoko as well providing waiata to keep everyone motivated and warm in the brisk wind!
Tūwharetoa FM run another successful Te Wiki o te Reo Māori campaign
Proposed Māori Land Service for Ngāti Tūwharetoa A series of wananga have been held across Ngati Tuwharetoa within the last two months to provide Māori Land Owners the opportunity to engage and participate in discussions regarding the development of a Maori land service for Ngati Tuwharetoa. A small project team was set-up to scope the proposal, including Topia Rameka
(TMTB CEO and project sponsor), Frankie Taituma (Total Diversity Ltd), Tina Porou (Poipoia Ltd), Tania Te Akau (Communications Lead), Horiana Irwin-Easthope (Solicitor) and Lee Gray (Deloitte Partners). A wrap-up hui was held at Waitetoko marae at the end of September to summarise the findings and identify next steps.
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MArae map Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
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HIKAIRO KI TE RENA
Ngāti Hikairo
HIRANGI
Ngāti Turangitukua
KAKAHI
Ngāti Manunui
KAURIKI
Ngāti Hinemihi
KOROHE
Ngāti Hine
MAROANUI
Ngāti Rauhoto
MOKAI
Ngāti Haa Ngāti Moekino Ngāti Parekaawa Ngāti Te Kohera Ngāti Tarakaiahi Ngāti Wairangi
NUKUHAU
Ngāti Rauhoto Ngāti Te Urunga
OTUKOU
Ngāti Hikairo
PAKIRA
Ngāti Tutemohuta
PAPAKAI
Ngāti Hikairo
POUKURA
Ngāti Parekaawa
PUKAWA
Ngāti Manunui
RONGOMAI
Ngāti Rongomai
TE HAROTO
Ngāti Hineuru
TE KAPA O TE RANGIITA KI ORUANUI
Ngāti Te Rangiita
TE MAHAU
Ngāti Te Mahau
TE RANGIITA
Ngāti Ruingarangi
TE TIKANGA / TOKORANGI
Ngāti Waewae
TOKAANU
Ngāti Kurauia
TUTETAWHA
Ngāti Tutetawha
WAIHAHA
Ngāti Tarakaiahi Ngāti Wheoro
WAIHI
Ngāti Turumakina
WAIPAHIHI
Ngāti Hineure Ngāti Hinerau
WAITETOKO
Ngāti Te Rangiita
WHANGANUI BAY
Ngāti Te Maunga
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Ariki signs
Waikato health memorandum Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ariki Ta Tumu te Heuheu attended a special signing ceremony recently which was held at Waiora Waikato Hospital campus. The occasion was to mark a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Waikato District Health Board (DHB) and Iwi Māori Council that will lead the way for radical change in the delivery of health and disability services in the Waikato for Māori. Approximately one hundred witnesses were present to celebrate the signing including DHB Board members, Iwi, and Waikato DHB staff. “I’m very pleased to see that the Waikato DHB are cementing their commitment to improving their responsiveness to the health and wellbeing needs of Ngāti Tūwharetoa whānau,” said Ta Tumu.
The signing of the MoU comes at a time where the DHB’s ‘number one priority’ in its Strategic Plan is radical improvement in Māori health outcomes by eliminating health inequities for Māori. The MOU is based on the principles of: Partnership – working together with iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities to radically improve Māori health outcomes and reduce Māori health inequities, and to develop appropriate health and disability services. Participation that requires Māori to be involved at all levels of the health and disability sector, including in
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decision-making and planning and development roles and the delivery of health and disability services. Protection which requires the Government to safeguard Māori cultural concepts, values and practices, and to ensure that Māori have at least the same level of health as non-Māori. Iwi involved with the signing for Waikato were Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Hauraki, WaikatoTainui, Raukawa, Ngāti Whanganui, Te Rūnanga O Kirikiriroa (Urban Māori Authority) and Kaunihera Kaumātua. “We are in times of radical changes that have never been experienced by Aotearoa,” said Iwi Māori Council Chair Harry Mikaere. “We do want to make these changes and we do want to be involved in them.” Waikato DHB and Iwi have had a relationship for many years dating back to the Area Health Board / Crown Health Enterprise days. The revised MoU is one way of recognising the relationship and raises the gaze from operational to strategic. The Health and Disability Act 2000 provides mechanisms to enable Maori to contribute to decision making on and to participate in the delivery of health and disability services. The MoU also uses the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a guide where the relationship is founded on the principles of Partnership, Participation and Protection.
Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee and Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group
AGM’s coming up
The Ngati Tuwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee held its Environmental Workshop at Otukou Marae in August and had a great turnout of whānau in attendance. The purpose of the workshop was to help inform whānau on the application process and present information on completing Health and Safety plans with Moira Loach from Safety Specific Solutions NZ Limited. Electronic copies of all the Health and Safety information presented at the hui is available from the Project Coordinator, Lauren Fletcher lauren@tuwharetoa.co.nz
Annual General Meetings – coming up on 30 October 2017 This year the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Genesis Energy Committee and the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group will hold both Annual General Meetings on Monday 30 October 2017 at Pakira Marae, Waitahanui. It’s an election year for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mercury Development Group so keep an eye out for the public notices in local newspapers for more information.
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