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Hakihea/December 2007 Issue 2 4
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Waikato-Tainui and Ngaai Tahu form Joint Committee The ceremony took place at Te Arowhenua Marae on the eve of Ngaai Tahu’s hui-aa-tau, and was also largely supported by Tainui whaanau resident to the South Island. Chair of Te Ruunanga o Ngaai Tahu, Mark Solomon said to those who had gathered, that collectively WaikatoTainui and Ngaai Tahu have tribal worth estimated at $1.2 billion. He challenged those who attended to imagine the Maaori economic potential in this country. “Maaori are entrepreneurs by nature. Business and development is not a new concept to us. Statistics estimate that the Maaori business economy sits at a worth around $12 – $13 billion. I say it is more likely much more.
The formal establishment of a commercial and tribal relationship between Waikato-Tainui and Ngaai Tahu, was a vision of the late Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. To mark the historic event, her 16-year-old mokopuna Pikikotuku Tawhiao was presented with a taaonga of works written by Hana O’Regan and Charisma Rangipunga. Late last month a contingency of Waikato-Tainui kaumaatua, members of the executive Te Arataura, staff from Tainui Group Holdings and the Trustee Company, travelled to Ngaai Tahu to support the signing of the terms of reference for a new Joint Committee.
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PITOPITO KOORERO/NEWS Art Exhibition pays tribute to Ngaati Korokii Homecoming for Australian Rangatahi Tainui Festival 2008 and Tentive Programme American Ambassador talks to rangatahi Waka Taua built to mark 150 years of Kiingitanga Kaumaatua Celebrations - bright and beautiful Te Raiona Kiingi Te Kauhanganui AGM Third term on local council
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HAAKINAKINA/SPORTS He Oranga Poutama Tainui Touch crowned best overall Te Tira Hoe o Waikato 2008
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MAARAMATAKA Tribal Roadshow informs members abroad Te Pou o Mangatawhiri hui
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“Waikato-Tainui and Ngaai Tahu have common interests in the areas of tribal, political, legal and commercial matters. There are many benefits in a collaborative approach to protect and maximise such interests for our tribal members. Such an alliance can be tested before opening membership to other iwi.” Chair of Waikato-Tainui’s executive Te Arataura Tukoroirangi Morgan, said that aside from the commercial and investment opportunities, the alliance will also provide for a wide level of cooperation, and the sharing of information from governance through to management. “Today is about ensuring cooperation and mutual benefit between our iwi. Sir Tipene [O’Regan], we acknowledge you and Te Arikinui and the many others who have paved the way forward to formalise the very strong relationship our people have with each other. “Our union will ensure the continued sustainable growth of our asset bases, and ultimately the continued and sustainable growth of our tribal members.”
Photo top: Ngaai Tahu Chair Mark Solomon, signs the terms of reference for the new Joint Committee with Waikato-Tainui. Photo bottom: Pikikotuku Tawhiao accepts a taaonga to mark the historic occasion.