PĀNUI KOANGA 2015
E moteatea ana e te Iwi
Inside this issue • He Mihi • Marae Profile - Kakahi Marae • Whakawātea o to tatou tari ki Tūrangi • Hui ā tau 2014 • Mighty River Power Partnership • Tūwharetoa Marae Sports
ARTHUR LANCASTER TE TAKINGA GRACE
TE RANGIKAMUTUA (DENNY) DOWNS
Former Member Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
Former Member, Chairman Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
Taia ki te pō te heuea
Te tirohanga atu kō Te Takinga Grace tēra,
Taia ki te pō te atarau
ko Rangikamutua Downs tētehi atu.
• IronKidz 2015
Taia ki te pō nui, ki te pō roa
Ahakoa kua ngaro a tinana raua, kei te
• Ka Hao Te Rangatahi
Taia ki te pō tiwha ki te pō kita
mau tonu ngā mahara mo ngā wā i noho
• Anti-P March Tūrangi
Kita ki te pō tuaikerekere
raua ki runga i te Poari Māori o Ngāti
Ko ngā pō i tamaua ki te pō tiwha
Tūwharetoa.
Ki te pō tangotango nā Whakaruaimoko,
Challenge 2015 • Waitangi Day Celebrations 2015 • Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner • Ironman New Zealand 2015
• Te Matapuna Weed Management Project • Lake Taupō Koura Project
na Uru-te-ngangana e….i!
Ngā ringa raupa i hapaitia ngā mahi kia
Whano! Whano!
whiwhi hua te iwi. Nō reira, ka nui te mihi
Me tukuna te toki ki tōna rua moe
ki a korua. Tika ana te tau o te okioki ki
Haumi e! Hui e!
runga i a kōrua, waiho ma wētehi atu hei
• Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa
Taiki e!
mau i te mata uraura.
• Tamariki Hi Ika
Tawhetawheta ana te ika i tana takotoranga
Kāti ra, moe mai korua, moe mai i te
Ngunguru ana a Tongariro kia rangona
aroha, e tau ana.
Ka ui mai, ko wai kua ngaro, ko wai kua ngaro?
• Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship Programme
• Staff Profiles • Triennial Elections
He Mihi Mahi Rangatira ki te Iwi – What does that look like for the Tūwharetoa
Today’s current challenge is the settlement of the comprehensive
Māori Trust Board in 2015, and beyond?
claims and with that comes opportunities also.
To assist in answering that questions, we have placed five pou in the
We have been engaging with our claim’s entity the Ngāti Tūwharetoa
ground to guide our mahi and measure future progress:
Hapū Forum for some time and there is a clear obligation on your trustees to understand fully the implications of how we might work
1. Ko Tūwharetoa te Iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa live as Tūwharetoa
more closely together in the future. You will hear korero about the
2. Whai Hua, Whai Rawa Ngāti Tūwharetoa are prosperous and innovative
receiving various views from our Marae and our beneficiaries. My
3. Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Ngāti Tūwharetoa are stewards and users of our natural resources
future role of the Trust Board in this regard and we have also been commitment to you, is that such matters are between the Board and its beneficiaries, no one else. I can assure you that my trustees will not be pressured or rushed into making any hasty decisions, you have my word on that. For now, our focus is on our mahi and for a better
4. Te Mauri o te Oranga Ngāti Tūwharetoa are safe and well
tomorrow with great opportunities for our tamariki and mokopuna.
5. Tūwharetoa ki te Kainga, Tūwharetoa ki te Ao Ngāti Tūwharetoa are active local and global citizens
Kia tau ngā manaakitanga i runga i a tātou katoa,
At our most recent hui-ā-tau, I was asked the question, “We know how
John Bishara
much we have spent, but what have we achieved?” In response I said we would put in place reporting processes so we would all know the answer. To this end, the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has adopted Results Based Accountability (RBA) as a tool to guide and measure the effectiveness of our work effort, the key kaupapa being – is what we are doing making a difference to our people? If not, why not? If yes, is this happening fast enough? I am pleased to also announce that following a recruitment process, in June 2015, the Board appointed Topia Rameka as Chief Executive. Previous to the appointment, Topia had been in the role of Acting Chief Executive. Topia has significant experience within Ngāti Tūwharetoa and also with large commercial companies within Aotearoa. The Board is pleased to have made this appointment so he can continue to take our iwi forward and continue to create new opportunities for Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The pressure is on our CEO to deliver on the objectives in our plan. For nearly ninety years, the Trust Board has been at the forefront of the tribes’ development and growth. From education through the education grants which began in the 1930s to the native milling in the 40s and 50s, to the land development and afforestation schemes of the 60s and the return of Taupō Moana in the 90s.
Taku Whare e Ko Taumaihiorongo te wharepuni Ko Rangiatea te wharekai Ko Kakahi te marae Ko Ngāti Manunui te hapū
Marae Profile - Kakahi Marae Taumaihiorongo, a wharepuni for the Ngāti Manunui people has
He Hokinga Mahara
stood in Kakahi for over a century, officially opened on 24 June 1913.
Uncle Arana Taumata was born and raised in Kakahi and baptised into
The name Taumaihiorongo is derived from the whare wānanga of
the Catholic faith. At 74 years of age Uncle Arana explained that there
our tupuna Ngatoroirangi when he founded himself at Matarehua;
has always been a strong educational influence in Kakahi village, an
Matarehua being an Island in the Bay of Plenty.
example of this is in the naming of the streets. Two in particular are “Ako Street”, and “Noho Street” – ako meaning to learn or to teach, and
Kakahi is a village located about 10 kilometres south-east of
noho – to sit for the purpose of listening. He also shared his memories
the Taumarunui township, along State Highway 4, and near the
of school during the 1940’s and 1950’s. “Kaore te reo Māori i te kura”
Whanganui River. This is the second Kakahi Marae, with the original
he said but unlike the stories heard from his contemporaries at other
marae situated on the opposite side of the Whanganui river at
schools during that era he didn’t recall the kids at Kakahi school ever
Ngangarahuarau. When the Kakahi School was built in Kakahi village
getting the strap if they were to speak Māori. Adults didn’t speak te
during 1909 the old people at Ngangarahuarau decided that they
reo Māori to the kids but they understood what was being said. When
needed to relocate across the river. They recognised the importance
he was 15 he went to live with whānau in Auckland, while there he
of education in that it was the key to mahi in the future. Their kuia Te
worked and to further educate himself he enrolled in night classes.
Hina Mihipeka Te Rio was of Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi descent and
From 1988 onwards he returned home each month for mass and in
through her they founded themselves in Kakahi.
1995 returned to Kakahi permanently. He is a Kaumātua of Kakahi marae together with Uncle Duncan Iwikau and Uncle Parkus Manunui.
Alongside Taumaihiorongo stands Rangiatea, or Rangiatea-te-tuarua, the new wharekai opened on 22 June 2014 – 101 years (almost to
Like Uncle Arana, Uncle Duncan was also born and raised in Kakahi.
the day) from the opening of Taumaihiorongo. The original Rangiatea
He explained that Kakahi was bountiful in kai, with plum trees, walnut
wharekai was opened on 28 December 1974 where just prior to the
trees, apple trees, and many vegetable gardens. Up until the 1950s,
opening kuia were meeting to decide on a name, in their struggle
Uncle Duncan recalled that there were about 8 houses around the
they turned to koroua Te Pere McLeod, who pointed to the hill behind
marae complex, by 1957 only 5 homes remained, and today the
the wharepuni and suggested naming it after that hill, Rangiatea.
homes are not within eyes view of the maraeatea.
Although the hill was home of the Ngāti Hotu people, Ngāti Manunui agreed.
Whakawātea o to tatou tari ki Tūrangi I te 27 o Hui-tanguru (Pepuere) i hui tahi
Board office of today is the original office
Joseph Hoko, Sir John Grace, John Wall,
a Ngāti Turangitukua me Te Poari Māori o
area of the Lake Taupō Forest Trust
Huriwaha Maniapoto, Te Aonui Kapua, John
Tūwharetoa ki te whakawātea i te kainga hou
Hura, and David Asher. The Secretary was
o te paori. Te kaha whiti o te ra, te koa hoki o
Tūrangi was a new and vibrant town
John Asher, and Stephen Asher was the
ngā ngakau i te ataahua o to mātou kainga –
with an established infrastructure and
Assistant Secretary.
he kainga mahana.
reliable utilities. Tūrangi was a bustling and lively community and many of our
Since October 2014 our Tūrangi Office was
people, including pākeke, had established
closed for renovations with staff working
themselves in the town. An office in town
from the Tokaanu site. Following three
would enable greater accessibility by our
months of living out of cardboard boxes, the
people and it would facilitate increased
builders finished in time to start the New Year
participation in township activity.
from our Tūrangi Town Centre base. Board members during this era were – Sir Prior to their establishment in the Tūrangi
Hepi te Heuheu (Chairman), Rangikamutua
town centre the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust
Downs (Deputy Chairman), Ross Konui,
Board was located in Tokaanu. It wasn’t until the early – 1980’s that a decision was made by the Board members and their Secretary of the day to relocate. During this period the Lake Taupō Forest Trust was emerging and together with the Trust Board required facilities that Tokaanu could no longer provide. In the Tūrangi town centre there was additional office space available for the two entities to be located side by side. Directly adjacent to the Trust
Hui ā tau 2014
beneficiaries of the TMTB. Current income
of participation that is consistent with the
includes that of licences to occupy and the
numbers who have participated in the AGMs
income from the recent Mighty River Power
since the inaugural meeting held at Waihi
Agreement. At present the current powers
Marae during 2007.
The 2013/2014 Annual General Meeting
of the Trust restrict the business activities
of beneficiaries was held at the Great Lake
of that Trust to activities that are directly
The Māori Trust Boards Amendment Act
Centre in Taupō on Saturday 20 December
related to Taupō Waters. To enable TWT to
2011 amends the Māori Trust Boards Act
2014.
engage in a wider variety of commercial
1955 to provide for direct accountability
activities, whilst ensuring all monies available
between Trust Boards and their beneficiaries.
The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board was
for distribution are distributed for charitable
On the 16 September 2011 the Trust Board
pleased to provide beneficiaries with the
purposes, the beneficiaries of TWT resolved
Amendment Act 2011 came in to effect,
details relating to the long-term agreement
to amend the Trust Order. Support for the
from which time Māori Trust Boards have
that had been signed between the Trust
amendment was unanimous.
been required to hold an Annual General
Board and Mighty River Power in respect
Meeting to report to their beneficiaries on
to the storage of water in Lake Taupō. An
To better assist beneficiaries to attend both
activities and plans for the future, including
additional, and major, item on the agenda
events the date and venue for the 2013/2014
the presentation of audited annual accounts
was the variation to the Trust Deed for Taupō
AGM was shared with Tūwharetoa Settlement
and budgets.
Waters Trust (TWT). TWT was established in
Trust. This approach also facilitated
2009 following a meeting of the beneficiaries.
some cost efficiencies to be achieved for
If you wish to receive a copy of the Annual
The sole trustee of TWT is the TMTB and
both organisations. Approximately 200
Report or audited annual accounts please
therefore the beneficiaries of TWT are the
beneficiaries attended the TMTB AGM, a level
contact the Tūrangi or Taupō office.
Mighty River Power Partnership Partnership agreement reached with Mighty River Power over Lake Taupō Following two years of discussions, a long-
Taupō and we look forward to working
term agreement was signed in October 2014
further with Mighty River Power. As far
between the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
as recreational and other lake users are
and Mighty River Power in respect to the
concerned nothing changes.” He said.
storage of water in Lake Taupō. Mr Whineray said Mighty River Power Lake Taupō is the primary source of Mighty
acknowledged Tūwharetoa as owners of
River Power’s Waikato hydro storage and
the lake-bed and their role as responsible
allows Mighty River Power to optimise
stewards and business leaders in the
performance of the hydro scheme, which
community.
accounts for around 10% of New Zealand’s total electricity supply. The hydro storage
“We appreciate that Lake Taupō is very
also benefits downstream users of water,
important to Tūwharetoa and we are pleased
including Hamilton and Auckland
to have been able to reach this partnership
drinking water.
agreement, which strengthens our relationship,” he said.
Mighty River Power Chief Executive, Fraser Whineray, said the agreement reflects the
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Chief
strong working relationship the Company
Executive, Topia Rameka said the agreement
enjoys with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust
is a first of its kind and will provide a
Board. “The Waikato is New Zealand’s most
reasonable economic platform for the
important water catchment, providing
Trust Board to springboard into further
tremendous economic and societal benefits
commercial opportunities for its people.
which we can grow for this country. Through this agreement we have both
“We have a strong working relationship with
committed to working together into the
Mighty River Power and we look forward to
future, and we look forward to those
exploring further potential operations. We’ve
opportunities.”
built successful ventures before and this is an exciting opportunity,” he said.
Chairman of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, John Bishara, said the agreement
The agreement is for a period of 52 years and
would be beneficial to all involved.
provides an enduring set of arrangements in relation to the operation of the Lake.
“This positive outcome reflects the mana Tūwharetoa holds as owners of the Lake
Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2015 A regular feature of the New Year is the
The beginning of inter-Hapū Sports
Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge. On
Uncle Jim Biddle was a driving force behind
the 2/3 January 2015 Tūrangitukua Park was
the inception of the Tūwharetoa Marae
again crowded with Ngāti Tūwharetoa uri
Sports Challenge and we were fortunate to
gathered to contest the top trophy for their
discuss the kaupapa with him. He recalled
Marae. For those with little experience in the
that during the latter part of the decade a
sporting arena whānaungatanga, kai, and a
group convened with the vision of uniting
chance to showcase their singing talents in
mokopuna and kaumātua through marae
Marae Idol were all on offer.
sports. The group modelled their concept on the Ratana Celebrations, Koroneihana and
The Sports Challenge is the now the
Hui Aranga. Inter-Marae sports as it was then
largest Tūwharetoa event held - with 16
known began when Korohe and Rongomai
events catering for the 6,200 participants
joined forces and challenged Waitahanui to
representing 23 Tūwharetoa Marae. It was
a game of rugby and netball. The challenge
estimated that over 6,500 people attended
was accepted and the first game of rugby
during the two days, including over 100
was held at the Tutemohuta Reserve with
whānau volunteers helping the event to run
netball being played at Te Kura o Waitahanui.
smoothly.
The third year saw the participation of Ngāti Hikairo followed by Ngāti Tūrangitukua and
The results for the 2015 saw a big round
thereafter Marae from around the rohe were
of applause to Korohe Marae who were
taking up the challenge.
triumphant on the day with 3531 points. At the 2015 event a mass performance of our Iwi anthem “Kua Tae Mai” was performed to launch Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra. Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is the Tūwharetoa Action strategy developed from the E Tū Whānau kaupapa. As a strategy it inspires creative action and ideas to progress the transformation of violence.
THE TOP FIVE RESULTS:
1
st
3531
Korohe Marae
2
nd
2135
Ngāti Te Maunga
3
rd
2011
Tutetawha
4
th
1963
Pakira Marae
5
th
1867
Papakai Marae
Waitangi Day Celebrations 2015 With the 2015 Waitangi Day falling on a Friday, our Taupō moana community saw an opportunity for two days of celebrating our national day and the crowds came to both Taupō and Pukawa. The Taupō celebrations at the amphitheatre beside Te Awa o Waikato had kai in the puku, activities for the kids and the pākeke reminiscent of their youth, watching the wood chopping as the stage prepared to present an amazing line up of both local and national talent with the afternoon completed to the vibe of House of Shem. With little time to rest everyone’s attentions turned to Pukawa and preparing for a huge (and hot) day beside Taupō moana. The Pukawa organising committee were on fire with tents and tables in place ready for the different food, arts and crafts stall holders to arrive. The community stakeholders were there in force with Coastguard’s Mauriora Rescue and Waka ama paddlers racing one another along the shore under the watchful eye of lifeguards. They were very much needed when members of Taupōnui-ā-Tia Kapa Haka took a dip following their opening performance. Miharo katoa te marea, everyone was enthralled watching amazing acts including Children of the Mist and Tomorrow People. E mihi ana ki ngā kaiwhakahaere o ngā rā e rua. Mauriora!
Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner Inaugural Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner
The Trust Board thanks supporters;
On December 13th 2014, the Trust Board hosted our inaugural
• Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Mighty River Power Development Group,
Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō.
• Tūwharetoa – Genesis Energy Committee,
26 Marae were invited to recognise those who man the Paepae and
and
guide the whānau, our pou for our marae.
• Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust.
With the tables set, kai cooked and the stage ready, beautifully dressed whānau from throughout the rohe began arriving to corsages, refreshments and photographs. The evening consisted of kai, kōrero and kanikani with performances from Marilyn Kingi and Friends, and the Modern Māori Quartet.
All photos from Kaumātua Dinner are available at the Tūrangi or Taupō offices.
Ironman New Zealand 2015 Ironman New Zealand returned to Ngāti
Team Tūwharetoa comprised of both tāne
Tūwharetoa in March of this year with
and wāhine from throughout the rohe
over a thousand competitors registering
who connected to Ngāti Tūwharetoa, with
to participate. Ten competitors were
one notable exception being 2014 New
representing Ngāti Tūwharetoa through an
Zealander of the Year, Dr. Lance O’Sullivan of
invitation from the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust
Ngāpuhi.
Board made last year. The ten entries are a part of the sponsorship agreement between
Hui were held with the team to share
Ironman New Zealand and the Trust Board for
whakawhanaunga, in preparations and
the swim leg in Taupō moana (voted #1 swim
motivations to complete the amazing feat of
leg in the world by competitors).
becoming an Ironman.
Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board CEO, Topia Rameka pictured with Team Tūwharetoa on the Waipāhīhī foreshore the day before Ironman New Zealand 2015.
TŪWHARETOA MĀORI TRUST BOARD 2016 IRONMAN BALLOT The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is a
The criteria are, that;
Successful recipients will receive;
‘supporting partner’ of Ironman New Zealand
1. You are aged 18+
• One complimentary entry into the
held in March of each year in Taupō. Our
2. You are registered with the Tūwharetoa
support relates to Taupō moana as the venue of the swim leg and also to our commitment to whānau health and well-being. Each year the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board distributes ten (10) complimentary entries
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman
Māori Trust Board
• An invitation to Team Tūwharetoa
3. You successfully complete either the Iron Maori ½ or Ironman 70.3 as an individual 4. You are a first time participant in Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand.
training opportunities • Whanaungatanga events prior to the event. Whānau interested in this opportunity
and for 2016 those will be offered through a
should source the application form from –
ballot system with 4 entry criteria.
www.tuwharetoa.co.nz
IronKidz 2015 For a number of years Waipahihi School has brought together children from throughout Taupō to get involved in Iron kidz. A triathlon event that has children of all ages running, biking and swimming for their school. The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has supported the event in recent times and has worked with organisers to promote the event throughout the community. Event organisers celebrated a record turnout with many first timers taking part. Competitors make their way down the finisher’s chute at Ironkidz 2015 which included 61 participants who recorded their iwi as Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
Ka Hao Te Rangatahi Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board was in the fortunate position of hosting Dr Lance O’Sullivan (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, and Ngāti
DR LANCE O’SULLIVAN DR LINCOLN NICHOLLS
Maru) and Dr Lincoln Nicholls (Ngāti
Lincoln Nicholls is currently working as
Raukawa) on Thursday 05 March 2015 at the
an Orthopaedic registrar at Palmerston
Taupō Yacht Club.
North Hospital. He was the last doctor
Lance O’Sullivan is a Māori doctor specialising in general practice and based in Kaitaia. Lance is a passionate advocate for Māori health and treating patients regardless of whether or
to be deployed to Afghanistan with The two inspirational young Māori doctors
the NZ Army Provincial Reconstruction
addressed approximately 30 rangatahi from
Team in 2012/2013. From 2010-2014
our secondary schools, and 20 adults. Their
Lincoln was a Board member for the
message was that they could be anything
NZ Māori Doctors Association and
they wanted to be if they worked hard – and
during 2013 he gained Fellowship
they encouraged the rangatahi to “lift their
with the Royal NZ College of GPs.
gaze”. They also emphasised that there were
not they can afford treatment. In recognition of his achievements, Lance was named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014, received a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award and Public Health Association Public Health Champion Award in 2013 and named TVNZ Māori of the Year 2012.
many different pathways to the career of ones choice.
E ai ki te tumuaki o Te Kura o Hirangi ko te mea pai rawa atu... i te mohio raua tahi ki te korero Māori. Nā Sam Brown (nō Te Kura o Hirangi) raua ko Rhieve Grey (nō Te Kareti o Tauhara) i tuku mihi ki ngā manuhiri, me te rawe o ta raua mahi.
Anti-P March Tūrangi Tūrangi is rising up against methamphetamine and synthetic drugs
The use of methamphetamine is a nationwide problem, but because
and the message is “it has got to stop”.
of the strong family networks in Tūrangi the town had a particular opportunity to act.
To increase an awareness of the damage caused by these drugs a march took place in Tūrangi on Friday 06 March 2015. The event was
The organisers hoped that this initiative would plant the seed for
targeted at school students, mokopuna, parents, Kaumātua, support
other communities to respond similarly. They also believe that
agencies, and the general community. And despite the cold wet
there’s greater power when initiatives such as these are driven by the
weather the event was well attended.
community rather than service agencies.
The initiative was led by Moepuke Church, her mother, and the wider
A number of organisation and businesses supported the event,
Church whānau following her daughter’s self-referral in to rehab as a
including local businesses, Taupō District Council and the New
result of “P” use. It was a promise she made to help combat the town’s
Zealand Police. Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra (E Tu Whānau) was also
growing drug problem.
pleased to have been involved.
The march has given many of those affected by these drugs the
Long-term planning is currently underway, and the aim is for Tūrangi
confidence to ask for help, they have reached out to the members
to be a drug wise community.
of the community and support agencies who identified themselves during the event.
Te Matapuna Weed Management Project For just under a year a number of marae in the south have been working together to wānanga with Trust Board staff on the various weed types that have plagued Taupō moana for a while now. The group engaged experts from NIWA including leading freshwater pests scientist Dr John Clayton. Following a series of hui at various marae, the Trust Board looked to understand what the weed problem was, what weed species were in Taupō moana and what options are available for the management and or eradication of the ngangara. NIWA have completed scanning of the moana, worked with whānau reps on weed identification and management options, all that remains will be recommendations from NIWA to the Trust Board as to what is the best options in the affected areas in Taupō moana for discussion with individual marae committees and their whānau.
Lake Taupō Koura Project The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, in
is the traditional method used by Ngāti
partnership with the Wai Māori Trust and Te
Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa to catch kōura
Ohu Kaimoana, has initiated a study into the
in lakes. It is composed of 10 whakaweku
kōura population in Lake Taupō. Ian Kusabs
(bundles of bracken fern fronds; 10-12 fronds
(Ngāti Rauhoto), a freshwater fisheries
per whakaweku) which are laid on the lake
scientist, and Rakei Taiaroa (TMTB) are
bed which kōura take refuge in (Fig. 1). Tau
managing the project.
kōura were deployed in October 2015 and have been monitored on a 6 weekly basis.
The aim of the study is to determine the population characteristics (e.g. relative
Preliminary results suggest that kōura are
abundance, size, sex ratio) of kōura in Lake
abundant in Lake Taupō at levels comparable
Taupō, and compare them with kōura
or greater than those obtained in the Rotorua
populations in lakes Rotoiti, Rotomā and
lakes. The highest numbers of kōura were
Tarawera, where catfish are absent.
found at depths in excess of 15 metres where catfish (a shallow water dweller) abundance
The tau kōura is being used to monitor the
is low. We will be holding hui at Waihi, Te
kōura populations at Hiruharama, Motuoapa
Rangiita and Rauhoto marae to discuss and
and Waihi Bays in Lake Taupō. The tau kōura
provide updates on the project thus far.
Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a tau kōura.
Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship Programme Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board continues to support and enable
His training requires him to be on call and attend any call outs that
employment and training pathways capitalising on the unique
the Tūrangi Coastguard receive, and training also covers the following
relationships held by the Trust Board and in relation to Taupō Moana.
areas:
Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship programme is one particular initiative,
• Training crew
and Raymond Brown has provided a report on his involvement with
• Operational crew
the cadetship programme.
• Senior crew
Raymond is grateful to the Tūwharetoa Trust Board for creating
• Sea time
• Coast guard boating education courses the opportunity to become a Tūwharetoa Cadet on the Tūrangi Coastguard. He claims that being a Coastguard member requires
Through the programme he supported the waka-ama teams at the
commitment, dedication and maturity. The programme has enabled
Waitangi Day celebrations in Pukawa during February. This was also
him to complete his First Aid Course, and he is involved in CRV Crew
an opportunity for the Coastguard to promote what is required of
SAR training every Monday and Wednesday.
their members as well as their role in the community.
She says a key component of this is the role of the five Kawa Waka (formerly called Whānau Ora Navigators). “Our Kawa Waka help point whānau in the right direction, get them joined up with the services they need at that particular time, and then walk alongside whānau as they embark on their journeys.” Mitch thinks Whānau Ora is a logical extension of the kaupapa of ‘by Māori, for Māori’ which came to prominence when the first hauora were being established. Whānau Ora takes that idea to the next level. “Working in mainstream social services I saw what wasn’t working for our people. Too
Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa
many were just not getting the support that they needed or not being reached by that system. “I see those people now being reached by
The early results are positive and the
The partnership is supported by Te Ariki Tā
potential is massive. That’s a quick
Tumu te Heuheu and his haerenga, Te Kapua
assessment of Whānau Ora since its
Whakapipi and guided by a Whānau Advisory
introduction to Tūwharetoa.
Group selected by marae.
Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa is a partnership
General Manager Mitch Roderick-Hall says
of four Tūwharetoa health and social and
from the bottom to the top Whānau Ora ki
training service providers: Tūwharetoa
Tūwharetoa would be whānau focused and
Health Charitable Trust, Te Korowai Roopu
whānau driven. “It is whānau that actually call
Tautoko Incorporated, Tongariro Whānau
the shots and make the decisions on their
Support Trust Incorporated and Te Kupenga
well being. We are there to help whānau turn
Charitable Trust.
those decisions into reality.
Whānau Ora. The feedback our Kawa Waka get from whānau they work with is inspiring. And, we’ve only just scratched the surface of what can be achieved.” Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa believes that can only be good for Tūwharetoa whānau.
The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board is again pleased to announce the Tamariki Hi Ika kaupapa aimed at encouraging our tamariki into fishing and mahinga kai on Taupo Moana and in our many awa. As part of this kaupapa, we will provide free season fishing licences to our tamariki under the age of 16 (or 16 years of age and up to Year 13 who are attending school full time as a pupil).
• A complimentary child’s season fishing licence for the Taupo Fishing District. • An option to purchase an Air Flow 9 foot, 8 weight fly rod with wide arbour reel, backing and floating fly line. • A package normally worth $150.00 in-store but a special deal for our tamariki for only $45.00.
To redeem the season fishing licence Tamariki must: • Be Year 13 and under • Be registered with the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board. • Be accompanied by a parent or guardian and present themselves to either the Turangi or Taupo offices of the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board. To redeem the ‘Tamariki Hi Ika’ offer • Tamariki must present themselves to Hunting and Fishing Taupo with their $45.00. • Tamariki must also be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Note: “Tamariki Hi Ika” package applies only to tamariki who did not receive this opportunity in the previous year and stock is limited.
Pictured: Te Aonui Taiwhakahaere Northcroft
For more information, please contact our Tari on (07) 386 8832 and ask for Trish and she will be able to help you with all the questions you might have.
Staff Profiles TRISH CHURCH Office Administrator (General Tūrangi) Trish is the first point of contact at the Tūrangi office. In her role she assists whānau with – beneficiary registrations, accessing education grants, accessing smelt permits, and processing Marae fishing licences. She plays a key role in communications and offers a wide range of support to Trustees and staff. She has been with the TMTB since 2006 and has always enjoyed helping whānau and making whānau connections.
MERIANA MOREHU Office Administrator (General Taupō) Meriana is the first point of contact at the Taupō office. In her role she assists whānau with – beneficiary registrations, accessing education grants, accessing smelt permits, and processing Tamariki Fishing Licences. She commenced with the TMTB during July 2015. Her office hours are 11.00am-3.00pm Monday to Friday. Meriana has a background in administration and hospitality.
MICHELLE TAIAROA Office Administrator (Grants) Michelle’s primary role is the administration of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power Development Group. In her role she assists whānau to access leadership and sporting funding as well as project funding. In addition to this she also provides the administration for the Kaumātua Medical Grants (60 and over). She has been with the TMTB since 2006.
HAILEY TURNER Office Administrator (Casual) Hailey provides part-time administration support to the organisation. She is often at the Tūrangi office front desk responding to general enquiries. Hailey has been with TMTB since 2013.
Triennial Elections On February 2015, the triennial elections of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board were held. The Board for the forthcoming term are shown below. Seated from left to right: Judy Harris, Te Kanawa Pitiroi, John Bishara, Georgina te Heuheu Standing from left to right: Tangonui Kingi, Tiwana Tibble, Maria Nepia, Shane Heremaia, Danny Loughlin, Heemi Biddle
Hi Mihi
…E ngā whānau, ngā hapū karangaranga maha o Tūwharetoa tēnā koutou katoa. E tangi ana te ngākau ki ngā mate huhua o te wā. Kua wehe atu koutou ki tua, kua haumūmū ō koutou reo, kua piki atu ki te pae maumahara. Haere atu koutou ki Paerau, koutou kua wheturangitia, moe mai rā, whakaoti atu… Kei ngā whānau me ngā hapū o Tūwharetoa , ka nui te mihi ki a koutou i tautoko mai i te mahi rautaki nei mo Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra. Kua whakarewaina tēnei kohikohinga hei awhina, hei whangai i a tātou katoa, otirā, hei whakapakari i ngā mahi ara hou, ā, ka ea, ka puawai i ngā moemoea me ngā wawata o te whānau, o ngā hapū, no reira, tēnā tātou katoa. Tihei Mauri ora!
Tūwharetoa maranga ra – action strategy Ko Tongariro te maunga Ko Taupō te moana Ko Tūwharetoa te iwi Ko Te Heu Heu te tangata
This tohu design depicts the many achievements and milestones Ngāti Tūwharetoa has accomplished over many years through hard work, effort and determination, by whānau, hapū and iwi.
Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra takes inspiration from our Iwi anthem “Kua Tae Mai”.
The colours utilised reflect energy, warmth, spirit and enterprise. In conjunction with these things the tohu design is a representation of our kotahitanga, manaakitanga and whānaungatanga, encouraging integration of people through building relationships and associations.
The tohu design depicts the energy source which is found beneath our earth mother Papatuanuku as well as acknowledging the fire that was sent to Ngatoroirangi from his sisters in Hawaiki. The pattern utilised is based on the pattern pitau, which represents growth like the fern frond.
The blue colours of the design when worn depict the healing waters of our moana, Taupō-nui-ā-Tia, which provide us with a
daily reminder that our healing strategies lie within our ancestral boundaries and we can gather, share and nurture them at any time. Our action strategy has derived from the moemoea and wānanga of our people who whakapapa and reside within our ancestral boundaries. We are dedicated to eliminate all transgressions of our whakapapa which inhibit our whānau from their right to be untired, protected and able to live in a state of Ora. We honour and acknowledge Maui Taewa for his inspirational graphics.
Whakapapa to the strategy…to date
In 2014 Te Ariki Ta Tumu Te Heu Heu, Tūwharetoa whānau and hapū hosted the launch of the National E Tu Whānau charter at Hirangi Marae. A focus roopu Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa was established to be “Kahukura” and to lead a number of wānanga to assist our Tūwharetoa whānau and hapū to create our strategic direction of our Tūwharetoa view of E Tu Whānau. 3 Wānanga have been held to date at Pukawa Marae with over 50 whānau participating from various whānau and hapū. We have collated all of our previous moemoea, created a new waiata (which is awaiting the rangi) from our wawata for the future of our tamariki and mokopuna and launched the branded tee shirts at Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge January 2015.
Kua tae mai…a guiding whakatauki
We have now created the next phase of the wānanga which looks at the analysis and inclusion of all data, moemoea, wawata and Te Kapua Whakapipi strategy around the transformation of violence. This is inspired again by the common theme of utilising our waiata “Kua Tae Mai” and to have each verse as a guiding whakatauki or statement for each phase. All wānanga material is inclusive of our cultural values and beliefs, which is also supported by the E Tu Whānau charter aspirations and imperative protective factors, focussing on Ora rather than a deficit approach to eliminate transgressions against our whakapapa. Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is supported by Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, who currently umbrella the funding allocated to our strategy. In the near future we will inform our whānau and hapū of when the next phase of wānanga will occur. We look forward to any constructive feedback and welcome any positive additions to the moemoea (Visionary aspirations) and Wawata (Desires and beliefs) of our Whānau and hapū. It is important to note that Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is an action strategy led by whānau and hapū contribution and not providers within social development. In saying this, a number of our whānau and hapū have extensive experience within these areas and are willing to koha their time and energy to ensure our whānau and hapū receive what they are entitled to…
…a life free of transgressions which inhibit our places of Toi-ora (all forms of wellness)… If you would like to be part of the Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra movement or wish to be updated with what the current information is please contact Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa , through the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. We look forward to hearing your contributions. E Tu Whānau - Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective