X - Ngāti Toa Rangatira

T E RU N ANGA O T OA RAN GAT I RA
OCTOBER 2013
X-FACTOR A STEPPING STONE TO
S U C C E S S F O R N G AT I T O A WA H I N E
“We all have something we aspire to be or do. It all relies on the choices that we make,
the paths we choose to take and how much we want it. The hard work will just come
naturally if you want it really bad” Aaliyah.
Aaliyah Warren, great moko of Kara and Francis Warren and grand daughter to Mike
Warren competed in the Live Auditions of X factor Australia earlier this year with a
rendition of the Adele song—I found a boy . She won over judge Redfoo (LMFAO) who
pushed for her to go through to the next round. Although Aaliyah didn't progress any
further her audition went viral on You Tube and she was head hunted by music
producers who saw something exceptional in this Ngati Toa wahine. This resulted in
Aaliyah spending time recently at a recording studio in Sydney, Australia, with a team of
Music producers. They are helping to mentor her through this process, enabling her to
keep her feet on the ground. She has penned songs in her own style, recorded covers
and her first original track is soon to be released. Tautoko and encouragement from
whanau has given her the confidence to believe in herself.
Aaliyah is the eldest of four siblings Leiana (9) ,Kara(7) and Cruz(5). She was born in
Porirua, although moved to a small fishing village, Leeman in Western Australia, while
still young and has resided there with her whanau ever since.
Aaliyah has always wanted to sing, ever since she was a baby. Much of the influence came from her father Doron and his
siblings musical interest. Many of her mother’s whanau however, believe she inherited her
vocals from her Great Grandmother. Those of us who could remember (Mum) Aunty Francis,
will recall the angelic and at times haunting tones that echoed through many a Marae. Of
course, she was one of many women whom migrated to Wellington before the War and she
was also a founding member of Ngati Poneke.
Aaliyah has a determination to succeed which is evident in her own biography. She is an
example to all whanau that if we believe in our own ability to achieve, the support and
opportunities that are put before us will enable us to live our dream. At 15 years of age,
Aaliyah has had to overcome her shyness. The respect she has for others has been taught to
her by her elders from when she was a young child. They also instilled in us all how to believe
in ourselves. When she steps up onto centre stage she is showing confidence that only our Iwi
are able to do.
“ Take every opportunity to pursue these things and don’t give up on yourself, You have
probably heard this phrase a million times before, but that’s because it’s nothing but the truth.
You never really know what you are capable of achieving until you try” Aaliyah.
Mike Warren (proud koro) and mum Ariana contributed to the korero for this story. Excerpts
have also been taken from Aaliyah’s media studies report. To view Aaliyah’s X Factor Audition,
enter the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWofXJl-hlI or visit her self titled facebook page.
INSIDE THIS EDITION
A word from the Chair
2
Chief Executive Report
3
Runanga Business
4
Education Grants
6&7
Ora Toa PHO
8
Wananga and Inspiration
9
Community Korero
10
Celebration, Hakinakina , Panui and
more…...
10 - 16
A WORD FROM THE CHAIR
On behalf of the Runanga Board we
would like to commend the successful
candidates as well as acknowledge
those who were unsuccessful in this
electoral year. As members of the
Board we endeavor to establish
mutually beneficial relationships with
our local and regional Councils as we
realize how important this partnership
is for the Iwi as a whole.
Tena koutou e te whanau whanui.
With Christmas fast approaching we
can look forward to longer days,
warmer weather and the opportunity
to spend more time with whanau, if
we’re lucky.
It has been a busy past few months
with a number of ceremonies and
appearances to note.
With recent Council elections drawn to
a close, formalities were held recently
to initiate the elected Counsellor’s.
A number of Board members and
Kaumatua attended the Inauguration
ceremonies of the Kapiti Coast District
Council, Porirua City Council,
Wellington Council and the Greater
Wellington Regional Council.
A Ngati Toa ope attended the powhiri
for Arapata Hakiwai who has been
appointed as the new Kaihautu of Te
Papa. It is imperative that we continue
to foster the relationship with Te Papa
as we work alongside them towards the
opening of our Iwi Exhibition next year.
We are waiting on a proposed date for
when we will visit Tapu te Ranga and
complete the Rededication of Pou
whenua at the site.
During this period we were also
fortunate to oversee a fairly new
process and witnessed the ‘Right of
first Refusal’ clause under our Settlement claim come into play. A number
of properties in Pukerua Bay owned by
the Ministry of Land and Transport that
were surplus to their requirements,
were firstly offered to the Runanga
to purchase and the opportunity was
then forwarded on to Iwi members. We
are now towards the end of this
process, which we hope to be able to
offer again in the future.
A kaupapa that I am most passionate
about is the restoration of Te Reo
Maori and I am glad to see that our
Ngati Toa Wananga continue. It is
important to encourage attendance at
Wananga such as these which allows
growth and development in this area.
I must also mention the community
Guy Fawkes evening which was a great
success. Iwi members relish any event
that brings us all together and this was
another classic example.
I have enjoyed the past few months
within my role as chair although it has
kept me busy, it has allowed further
opportunities for me to represent my
Iwi and witness growth both Locally
and Nationally.
Na Taku Parai
KAPITI TOURS
Kapiti Tours has recently undertaken
a complete re-branding of their
overall business profile and website.
The website went live on Friday 18th
of October.
The updated website includes the
option of an online booking system,
historical information and also
features captivating photographs and
images taken at various locations
along the Kapiti Coast and on Kapiti
Island itself.
Kapiti has always been an iconic symbol
of ours as an Iwi and visitors to the
Island will be reminded why we regard
it so highly. The scenery and
surroundings are such an amazing and
tranquil retreat for all.
If you and your whanau haven’t yet
made a day trip to this special place,
we recommend you do so over the
coming months as the weather starts to
get warmer.
Alternatively, if you prefer the method
of making a booking the old school
way, call Pania on
0800 KAPITI.
www.kapititours.co.nz
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T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
opportunities for Te Papa. We will be
kept informed of this proposal as
developments are made and where
Ngati Toa may be impact.
Iwi Exhibition
Update
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Tena koutou e nga ahuatanga o te wa
Treaty Settelment
The Rūnanga is currently working with
Regional Council to update culturally
significant sites under the council’s
jurisdiction and input into the regional
GIS system. This is an important project which has implications for
activities that will be able to be
undertaken at these sites in the future.
OTS has indicated that the Minister is
still committed to completing the third
reading of the Bill by the end of year.
This is quite ambitious as we still need
to go through the second and third
readings. Realistically settlement does
not look likely until the first or second
quarter of next year.
Porirua City Council
Pukerua Bay properties
The Rūnanga is currently consulting
with PCC about various reserves
currently managed by the council. Our
priorities are to ensure that stream
restoration and riparian planting is
undertaken at various reserves to
improve stream health and water
quality as most of these streams
contribute to the harbour at some
stage.
The Runanga were offered 3 houses
and 2 sections for purchase as part of
the early disposal of the New Zealand
Transport Agencies properties as outlined in our Deed of Settlement. The
properties were not required as part of
the wider Runanga property portfolio
and it was decided that a process
would be run to offer the properties to
iwi members.
We have been working with whanau
who have expressed a desire to purchase these properties. A process has
been developed to assist in the allocation of those properties. This includes
an inspection where whanau could
select the property that suited their
requirements. Fortunately, there were
no overlapping selections. We are currently working through the final stages
prior to our offer expiry date closing.
Te Papa
Te Papa have also advised of their
intention to construct a new National
Cultural Centre in South Auckland to
house a number of artefacts. This
option is being explored to mitigate
against the risk posed by natural
disasters such as earthquake but there
are a number of other aspects to
which this move will create in terms of
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A draft village plan is almost complete
and will be distributed to iwi members
who expressed an interest in being
involved in this project for comment
within the next couple of weeks before
finalising.
As we head into the last quarter of this
year, the workload persists with a
number of projects that continue to
keep us occupied namely, the Iwi
Exhibition scheduled to open in June
2014 and further work towards the
Treaty Settlement.
Na Matiu Rei.
REMEMBER
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WOULD LIKE TO
SHARE YOUR
STORIES, THE
BIRTH OF YOUR
BABY OR A
CELEBRATION.
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The iwi exhibition is developing well
and we are now entering the exhibition
design phase. Our exhibition team
consists of a number of iwi members
that bring various skills and expertise
required for a project of this name.
We would like to acknowledge the
contribution to date of our Rihia
Kenny, Iwikatea Nicholson, Te Waari
Carkeek, Miria Pomare, Wiremu Grace,
Moana Parata, Hohepa Potini, Kahu
Ropata and Anahera Parata.
Our Iwi Reference Group has
developed a strong working
relationship with the Te Papa team
assigned to this project and we have
full confidence in providing an outstanding experience. The lead curator
for our exhibition is, Awhina
Tamarapa. Awhina has over 20years
experience in curatorial work.
The team look forward to presenting
the exhibition concept at a hui-a-iwi
which will be held at the conclusion of
the Runanga AGM on the 28th
November. We will share the work
that has been done to date and give a
taster for what the exhibition look and
feel will be.
To help us with the development of
key concepts and ideas we are asking
whanau to contribute the following:
Good quality photographs of Ngati Toa
Iwi members here and abroad, in
various settings such as – Sports
(Action shots would be great), Art,
Kapa Haka, Celebrations, Graduations
and whanau shots.They will preferably
need to be in an electronic format, so
you can either email your photos or
download them onto a USB or CD and
send them through to us.
We also require the full names of all
those identified in the photographs.
The iwi exhibition opening date
will be 14th June 2014.
TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
PAUATA H A N U I C O CK L E S U RV E Y
In our July panui we provided an update on
progress towards the second phase of the Porirua
Harbour project which included a fish survey that was
carried out by a number of Iwi members. We continue
to take the lead role in the project alongside support
from the GWRC and NIWA. We had plans to look at
undertaking a cockle survey of the Onepoto Arm,
later this year, however this has now been
re-scheduled until next year.
In the meantime, we are inviting Iwi members who
have an interest in the environment and Porirua
Harbour to participate in the Pauatahanui Inlet Cockle
Survey in preparation for our survey next year. The
details for the Survey can be found to the right,
alternatively for more information you can contact
Reina Solomon on 04 2377 922.
PAUATAHANUI INLET
COCKLE SURVEY
2.30pm, Sunday 1 December* Stout Cottage,
Pauatahanui Wildlife Sanctuary
(entrance between the cinema and the petrol station)
Want to know more?
Contact John Wells 234 1788
N E W W H I T I R E I A PA R K S I G N AG E
In 2011, the existing
Whitireia Park board
became the newly
established
Wellington Joint
Management
Committee which
consists of an even
number of Iwi
representative and
Council Seats. The
formation of this
Committee was in
direct relation to an
outcome under the
Deed of Settlement.
Over the past couple
of years the Board
has worked on
establishing a number of changes to Whitireia Park. Including the re-design and
erection of signage, a map board and upgrades to both the abolution block and
park tracks, GWRC Park Ranger, Gary Wheaton has been appointed to undertake
maintenance, implement work programmes, and carry out any enforcement
matters on behalf of the Board. The new logo that will feature in future
publications and signage was designed by our very own graphic artist Piri-Hira
Tukapua. Piri - Hira runs her own design company Taitoko Designs and was also the
winner of the t-shirt design competition for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The Board
meet quarterly and all corresponding minutes from these hui can be found online.
At this time we farewell Manu Katene who has recently resigned from his seat on
the board, we would like to thank Manu for his time and commitment over the past
two years.
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REMEMBER
TO VOTE
Nominations for the KAUMATUA &
RANGATAHI representatives to the
Runanga Board have now closed.
The next step in this process is the
distribution of Nominee Profiles and
voting papers which will be sent to
registered Iwi members. Postal votes
will close 6:00pm Wednesday 19th
February 2014.
A Special General Meeting will be held
in Puna Ora, cnr Ngatitoa and Te Hiko
Streets, Takapuwahia on Thursday 20th
February 2014 where a final opportunity to vote will be available. Voting
will open at 9:00am and close at
12:00noon.
WE REQUEST YOU SHARE THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
EMAIL WITH WHANAU MEMBERS
THAT MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO
EMAIL OR THE INTERNET.
If there are any questions regarding
this information contained in this email
please phone the Runanga on
04 237 7922 or email
runanga@ngatitoa.iwi.nz.
T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
TAKAPUWAHIA MARAE
Takapuwahia has been a busy hive over
recent months.
Takapuwahia has been host to various
groups both government and NGO. The
complex was well utilised during the month
of October with a number of school holiday
programmes as well.
The Marae is looking well maintained which
the Marae Committee have accomplished
through the continual voluntary catering and
support given by some iwi members.
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Heat pumps - old and new
wharekai
New gas hot water cylinder,
lino and Bratt pan in the
wharekai
Marae Complex exterior being
painted.
It is also with regret that we have
farewelled some of our whanau and
we acknowledge all those who
returned home here to their marae,
before being laid to rest.
Recent maintenance include:
For all Takapuwahia marae booking
A new fence line behind the wharekai enquiries call Lynne Selwyn
Seating around the marae
04 2384 071.
Ramp for wheelchairs and electric
scooters
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Interior wood panelling in the new
wharekai
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The old wharekai has been relined
with hardboard panelling and the
spouting and roof has been repaired
WH I T I REIA N U RSI NG GR ADUAT I ON
The Bachelor of Nursing Māori is a
three year, Level 7 programme
running full time following the Māori
calendar with the year starting in July
and finishing the following June.
T O P :
M Y K I E S A G A R
B O T T T O M :
C O U R T N E Y
K E N N Y
Students who graduate from this
programme are well equipped with
practical skills and an understanding
of concepts within both worlds, Te Ao
Maori me Te Ao Hurihuri.
Nursing is such a broad field that can
lead onto further specialist study as
well as the opportunity to venture
overseas if desired.
On Saturday 21st September, Mykie Sagar, Sanchia Watts
and Courtney Kenny graduated from the 2nd intake of the
Whitireia Polytechnic, Nursing Maori programme. Those
who have undertaken this type of study will be well
aware of the commitment and discipline involved. All 3
wahine were successful in seeking full time employment
and we would like to acknowledge their outstanding
achievement to date.
B O T T O M L E F T : T A K U P A R A I ,
K A R E W A A N D A K A A R T H U R
U N D E R N E A T H T O R :
S A N C H I A K A T E N E & K A H U K A T E N E
W I T H K A W A I W I N I A T A .
A special acknowledgement goes to Zoe-Jane Porter for photographs taken at
the Graduation.
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TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
EDU CAT I ON GRAN T RECI PI EN T S 201 3
Arthur, Hemi
Arthur, Kaedyn
Arthur, Keanyn
Arthur, Khael
Bennet, Ann
Bishop, Randall
Boyd, Anastasia
Brown, Christina
Cooper, Tiffany
Cootes, JJ
Edmonds, Kyle
Edwards, Peter
Elkington, Ohana
Elkington, Angus
Elkington, Hohepa
Elkington, Jay
Elkington, Jazmin
Elkington, Mieke
Elkington, Ria
Elkington, Samantha
Fake, Daniel
Fake, Kendyl
Faragher, Josephine
Fermanis, Ezra
Foster, Teresa
Gandy, Toni
Grace, Himiona
Guthrie, Natasha
Hawea, Dina
Hawthorne, Jessica
Hemi, Tiwini
Henderson, Diamond
Hippolite, Calisa
Hippolite, Frank
Hippolite, Iraani
Hippolite, Turi
Holden, Sandra
Hori, Rakairoa
Hunia, Rangitaua
Katene, Grace
Katene, Zachary
Kingi, Jovan
Kiwaha, Cassidy
Mathews, Lavinia
Mitchell, Jamie
Modlik, Kimberley
Modlik, Melanie
Moke, Gregory
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B Law & Marketing
Dip Matauranga Maori
Dip Fashion Technology
Dip Matauranga Maori
B Social Work
B Commerce Admin
B Info Technology
Cert Interior Design
B Applied Business
B Tourism
B Business Study
Congratulations to Naomi Solomon who was admitted as
a Barrister and Solicitor to the High Court of
B Science
New Zealand, at a ceremony held in June of this year.
B Nursing Maori
B Social Science
Naomi is currently contracted to Te Puni Kokiri. She sits
M Sport & Leisure
as the current Rangatahi representative on the Runanga
MBA
Board as well chair of the Finance Committee.
Dip Teach
B Science
B Media Arts
Post Grad Dip Nursing
B Sport and Exercise
B Business Studies
Post Grad Dip SS & Poupou Karanga
B Business Studies
Post Grad Dip Maori Resource & Environment
M Indigenous studies
B Arts
Cert Mental Health
B Business Management
Joseph Kelly is also a past Victoria Uni Graduate. Joseph studied
D Tourism Management
a BSs majoring in Geology at Victoria University which he
completed in 2012. While studying he was involved with a
Health Sciences
mentoring programme to encourage science and engineering
B Nursing Maori
amongst Maori and PI primary and secondary school students.
B Arts
MBA
He is currently working as a Geotechnical Field Engineer for
Geotechnic’s Ltd in Wellington and involved in many major
B Pharmacy
geotechnical and environmental projects throughout the
B Environ planning
greater Wellington region
Dip Social Services
B Architecture
Joseph’s extra- curricular activities include representing
Wellington at the Maori National surfing competition where he
MBA
placed fourth. He has also resumed his Muay Thai training with
B Nursing Maori
a fight scheduled for early November 2013.
B Business Management & LLB
Carpentry Apprenticeship
B Design Honours
B Environmental Sciences
B Medicine & Surgery
M Arts in English
Social Science w/Honours
B Medicine & Surgery
His whanau, especially mum Liz, admit that they are extremely
proud of his achievements to date. The photo above is of
Joseph surrounded by his sisters and parents.
T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
EDU CAT I ON GRAN T REC I PI EN T S 2 01 3
Continued…..
L to R: Nursing Tutor - Shar Panapa, Rihia Kenny,
Kahu Katene at the recent Nursing Graduation.
Matiu Rei at recent Nurising Graduation Ceremony.
Morehouse, Nicolla
BA Psychology
Moriarty, Jesse
BA Maori & Politics
Moriarty, Te Ra
BA History & Maori studies
Mulvihill, Grace
BA & B teaching
Olsen, Mikkeline
B Arts
Osbourne, Anton
B Business Analysis & MBM
Parai, Priscilla
Cert in Floristry
Parata, Elye
Masters of Law
Parata, George
B Information Technology
Parata, Haana
B Nursing Maori
Parata, Ngapera
B Nursing Maori
Parata, Rory
B Arts
Parata, Tina
Cert Whanau Development
Pemberton, Hayley
Post Grad Dip Special Education
Piwari, Joseph
B Education (Adult Education)
Piwari, Sherelle
Degree in Social Science
Pomare, Duke
B Biomedical Science & Medicinal Chemistry
Pomare, Eru
B of Commerce
Rei, Nathan
B Maori Art & Design
Repia, Natalia
LLB
Sagar, Ethan
B Media Design
Sagar, Mykie
B Nursing Maori
Salmon, Camece
B Engineering
Salmon, Jasana
B Health Science
Simon, Yvette
Certificate in Business
Solomon, Maia
B Arts & B Law
Solomon, Reina
B Arts Honours
Spratt, Grace
B Medicine & Surgery
Taitoko, Howard
B Science
Thorpe, Sarah-Jane
B Nursing
Tipa, Jean
B Arts & B Law
Wall, Joshua
B Arts & B Law
Wallace, Raiha
B Arts (Maori Studies)
Willing, Tinui
B Science
Winiata, Hinekura
B Sport (Health & Exercise)
Winiata, Kawaiwhakaheke
B Nursing Maori
Grants approved and paid by 21 October 2013 include those listed
above:
There are incomplete applications for Education grants that will be
processed once required information has been received by the office. If
you applied for an Education grant for 2013 tertiary year and you
have not received a response please contact the office on
04 2377 922 or email ahikaa@ngatitoa.iwi.nz
We would also like to give a big mihi to Reina
Solomon who Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
Maori & Resource Management in May this year.
Reina is currently working for the Runanga in
Resource Management. The photo above includes
Reina and her whanau on the day of her Graduation.
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TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
ORA TOA PHO
WHANAU ORA-TU TE WEHI-NEW STAFF
Tu te Wehi Primary Mental Health
team sit under the korowai of Ora
Toa Mauriora and evidently Ora Toa
PHO, they are based at 227 Bedford
Street, Cannons Creek.
L to R: Tepora, Edith and Miriama
At the end of July, Ora Toa Health Unit
added another contract to their growing
portfolio, with the inclusion of the
Whanau Ora Navigation contract.
The experienced team includes two
Mental Health nurses Andrea
Wineera, Sesilia Maiava and a
Clinical Psychologist – Clive Banks.
The team are highly skilled
professionals in their field and come
with years of experience through
mahi in different organizations
working with whanau who have
Mental Health illnesses .
The purpose of the whanau ora
navigator role is to coordinate and/or
facilitate activities, services and
opportunities to support the aspirations
of whanau to achieve so that whanau are
more self managing and responsible for
their economic, culture and social
development, and wellbeing. The
contract has created employment
opportunities for an additional three
staff. The successful applicants have
hailed from previous community focused
roles.
Service brief;
Tepora Samia has transitioned from her
role within the Outreach Immunisation
into the Whanau Ora Navigation team.
Our community is very familiar with
Tepora Samia, who is married with 2
tamariki. Tepora also has many talents,
which include being a fabulous vocalist!
Edith Peita hails all the way from the
Hokianga, but was raised here in Porirua.
She is a qualified social worker after
having completed her studies at TWOA
and has 3 daughters and 6 mokopuna
who reside in Australia. She previously
worked in Whanau Care Services at
Wellington Hospital.
Miriama Bullard is another familiar face
to many whanau in Porirua. Miriama
worked for Hora te Pai health services on
the Kapiti Coast for 13 years and now
reports feeling “extremely fortunate and
grateful to continue to work for and with
her own people”. On her first day she
was pleased to announce that it took her
36 steps from her front door to get to
work. Miriama is also married and has 4
daughters and 8 moko.
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‘Primary’ is the term used
when a person is concerned
about their mental health
wellbeing and seeks help
through their GP for the first
time.
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Access to Tu te Wehi is
normally made through a
referral from your GP or other
agency, however selfreferrals are also acceptable.
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You must be registered under
one of Ora Toa Pho’s services
to access this service.
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The team are mobile and
have access to office sites in
Porirua and Wellington
Central.
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They have access to a Social
Worker who can provide
advocacy and support on your
behalf with Housing, WINZ,
Justice, Family Court and
CYF’s issues or concerns.
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The team uses a number of
culturally appropriate
approaches and therapies,
including SFBT (Solutions
Focused Brief Therapy).
Introducing Hori Waaka… Takapuwahia
toku Marae, Ko Ngati Kuia, Ngati Toa,
Ngati Koata oku Iwi, Ko Awatere toku
awa .
After leaving school I always wanted to
head into a health background and from
there my career has taken off. After
working for Te Rapuora Health Service
down in my home town of Blenheim. I
moved to the great City of Wellington to a
position in Parliament. After being there
for a few years I wanted to get back into
the health sector. I left Parliament, spent
time as a hairdresser and manager of
Sales in a gym, but I never got the feeling
that I was doing anything substantial with
my life. When I saw the role of support
worker advertised on line I jumped at the
chance to be back where I thought I could
do the most for myself and my own
people. The highlights of my career are
the fact that I have had coffee with Helen
Clark and a drink with Winston Peter,
these are a few of the many people I got
to talk to and hang with while at
Parliament.
My current role is community support
worker for Outreach Immunisation team,
the one great thing about this role is that
you get to meet and support whanau. It’s
such a rewarding job that I don’t really
see it as a job any more, more as whanau.
Name 3 people you would share your last
supper with? hmm id invite my Mum and
Dad, my 2 sisters and their three kids. I
know that it’s more than 3 but if it was my
last supper that would be who I would
love spend it with.
Here are some suggestions and ways
to help you to look after yourself;
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Get good sleep
Eat healthy food
Drink plenty of water
Have lots of time for fun
When you’re feeling healthy and
strong it’s easier to take control of
worries that might come.
For more information on this service,
you can contact:
tutewehi.admin@rmauriora.org.nz
or call Rachel 04 2376 057.
Photo is of Hori Waaka participating
in Ora Toa Boys Group.
T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
POU POU KARANGA
Over the past couple of months, 30 women have taken
up the opportunity to learn about karanga through the
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Poupou Karanga programme.
Photograph of participants taken outside ‘Toa Rangatira’
Hosted by Ngāti Toa and Whitireia. The programme
comprised of four noho held monthly where students
came together with tutor Tasha Ropata, to learn about
all the aspects pertaining to karanga. The first three
noho were held at Hongoeka Marae, and the final noho
was held at Takapuwahia. The students look forward to
graduating as part of the Te Wānanga o Raukawa end
of year graduation to be held on 14 December this year.
“It was a real thrill and privilege to learn about this taonga tuku iho from our own, amongst our own, and at our own marae.
Big thanks to all who were involved in making this happen for the wahine of Ngati Toa that chose to participate. The series of
four Poupou Karanga noho that we did together are something I will cherish and remember always. A priceless learning experience for all of us! I sincerely hope that they continue to run these waananga in future so that more and more of our wahine
have the chance to learn, contribute, and participate.” Taryn Beri.
“It's an awesome way to learn all about Karanga. The history, the tikanga and techniques. Also learning about Pao was awesome, something we really need to revive at the marae. This is something that all wahine should have knowledge of. And making connections with new wahine is just a bonus!” Gina Solomon.
“The karanga hui was an amazing experience. For myself It was empowering to be surrounded by women who were already
quite successful in there mahi and iwi and then to be uplifted by the kaupapa of the hui is a taonga. A gift I’ll keep through my
lifetime to nurture and grow for my own mokopuna who will one day be obligated to our iwi. The knowledge learnt will help to
ensure the survival of our Ngati Toa tikanga and teaches wahine maori their role within the iwi and the powhiri process. Wahine
have a very Important role to uphold. There is so much information to be gained from the karanga paper. I hope there will be
more opportunities for other wahine from our iwi to experience” Ria Wineera.
For further information or to register your interest in the next Poupou Karanga course, call Willis Katene 04 2373 100.
I N SPI RATI ON AL
Introducing, another of our talented and
beautiful Ngati Toa wahine. Kahli
Morrison is a Fashion model, Actor,
Musician and dancer representing us
from abroad. Kahli was born and bred in
Sydney, Australia and is the daughter of
David and Narelle Morrison, moko to Ria
Piwari and Mervyn Suters. She has two
siblings, a brother Jordan and sister
Aleesa.
Some of Kahli’s achievements to date
include; State Finalist for Miss World
Australia 2013, Competed in Miss Indy
2012. Competed in Coco Di Gio Jeans
Competition, placed 2nd Hair
Modelling/Fashion Show- JOICO (Perth
& Sydney).
Starred in Shortfilm on Cycling Central /
SBS 2 (Aired Sunday 28 APR13).
“The camera captures a memory between
reality and fantasy for me. If you saw me on
the sidewalk, you wouldn’t know that I’m
capable of transforming my mind and body to
become a prowling tiger behind the lens. I am
what you call, a chameleon! I adore the
diversity of fashion, beauty, photography and
everything in between, being able to
alter from one character to another is my
forte. My inspirations come from life itself. I
am a philosophical, spiritual and yet factual
intuitive person. I take pleasure in watching
David Attenborough Documentaries, reading
up on Philosophers like Socrates, star-gazing
into the universe, and adventuring
The Star Central magazine website
underwater. I spend my time meditating,
alone garners more than 3 million
pilates, writing poetry & song-writing, playing
page views a year and boasts 20,000 the bongos, sipping on green tea & listening
magazine subscribers. At only 21
to an extreme assortment of music. This helps
years of age Kahli has an amazing
me venture out in becoming a more daring,
future ahead of her, with her ability yet versatile model, as I am always looking for
to transform herself into a multitude new ideas to surface, broadening my
of persona she will be highly sought expressions & knowledge”
after in years to come.
Maybe her most recognised
achievement though is her latest title,
2013 Covergirl for Star Central
Magazine, that she was awarded earlier
this month.
The italicised script above was taken from Kahli’s webpage - ‘Kahli Morrison’ go online to view more stunning photo’s.
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TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
COMMUNITY KORERO
MAARA KAI
Photo of group outside Te Aro Community
Garden, Wellington.
“Start where you are, do what you can, use what you
have” Arthur Ashe.
Discussion around the garden project began at the end
of July as a result of korero and a drive from within the
Community. The Runanga offered the use of vacant
land at 6 Ngatitoa Street, a working email group was
established and a number of hui were held. There
were some concerns from the Community around previous use of the site,
but after attending and seeking approval through the Kaunihera Kaumatua Hui, having a korero with a number of whanau who
reside close by and also undertaking a blessing of the site, we were confident that these steps helped to ease the initial
concerns .The long term vision we have as a group, is to see whanau become self-sufficient and self- reliant on produce grown
in their own back yard. We hope to establish a solid seedling bank and garden site hub from where whanau can access
information and resource. The project is inclusive of whanau at Hongoeka Marae. They have also received approval to begin
planting vegetables and fruit on and around the marae. We will continue to provide support to each other where necessary. A
big mihi to Johnny Panapa for securing resource and rounding up whanau, Dave Williams for the mounds of top soil, Kevin
Bullard for building the garden beds and
everyone else who has been involved in
the project so far. We will look to hold
regular working bee’s, and will notify
whanau of these dates by email and
facebook.
If groups or whanau are interested in an
allotment, if you would like to share your
knowledge or idea’s, or be included in the
working email group send your details
through to :raewyn@ngatitoa.iwi.nz
Photograph taken of whanau during one of the working bee’s at the site.
COMMUNITY KORERO
IRON MAORI
It is great to see Iwi members consciously taking the effort to look after their health and
wellbeing. Kaha Toa Gym is in high demand and it’s not uncommon to see whanau
morning and night walking the pa with others, or in a rush to get some kind of training or
activity. That is exactly what these fulla’s have been involved with over the past 4
months. Fasi Magele and Colin “Tasini” Talivai combined, make up the team known as
‘FASTAS’. That was the name they gave when they registered to compete in the
Wellington leg of the Iron Maori event held at the end of September in Upper Hutt.
The course consisted of a 10km run, 40 km cycle and another 5km run to the finish line.
They entered as a team and completed all legs of the course individually. With an
outstanding time of 3 hours and 20 minutes and keen as ever to compete again, the
enthusiasm they exude would give anyone a boost.
They were both humble, but also pretty stoked with themselves when relaying details of
the event and noted that they had trained for around 2 months beforehand in
preparation. Although, they missed out on registering for the inaugural Iron Maori event
in Hastings at the end of this year, they will still travel up to tautoko other whanau
members who have entered.
The final word from team ‘FASTAS’ as they took off on their bikes “We strongly
encourage whanau to get active, it’s awesome”.
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Photo’s of Fasi and Colin after the event and
outside the Runanga office.
T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
CELEBRATION & INSPIR ATION
ER I NO R A PAR ATA 9 0 TH BI R TH DAY
Erinora met her husband Joe Parata at
a local dance, ‘as was the norm in
those days’. They had five children in
total. Erinora has spent many years
living overseas, the United States in
particular. She would travel to support
her daughters around the birth of their
children and spent a fair bit of time in
Salt Lake City.
Photo of Erinora Parata
Back when Kaumatua delivered
babies, the closest GP lived in
Johnsonville, and any idea of
attending College meant catching the
train into Wellington from Porirua.
With no budget to spend on luxuries
or outings children entertained
themselves, it was an era were values
such as hard work and respect were
customary.
On the 11th September 1923, Erinora
the 2nd daughter and 4th child from a
total of 7, was born to Te Kanawa and
Gertrude Wineera in the whanau
homestead at 44 Ngatitoa Street
Takapuwahia. That very house still
remains intact today. She recently
celebrated her 90th birthday with
whanau in Auckland.
He wahine whakahirahira! She is an
amazing women with a memory as
sharp as a pin. She recalls playing
hockey for Toa as a young child and
could well be the oldest living female
to have played. Even back then Toa
Hockey had a formidable reputation
and she says that it was common to
have teams pull out prior to a game if
the draw showed them up against
TOA.
Christmas was truly a whanau
occasion, the festive table was set and
remained that way for days. This was
the only time when special treats,
jelly, desserts and sweets were
present. Not the same as today where
treats are a part of everyday life.
She speaks very highly of all her family
and proudly talks of their academic
achievements, talents, her in-laws and
of course the many mokopuna she has.
She reminds me that life has had its
fair share of hardship. She has spent
many years as a widow after the
passing of her beloved Joe. They also
lost a daughter Victoria, but gained 3
more as a result of this. Both parents
took on the role of raising Vicky’s 3
young daughters as their own which
went without question and Erinora is
still very much involved in all her
children’s lives today.
When Erinora left Auckland and
purchased a home back in the Pa, she
acquired an 0800 number to enable
her whanau “especially the girls” to
keep in touch whenever they needed
to.
She feels very grateful to have been
able to return home and to live only a
few houses from where she was born.
Erinora says that it is a common event
to be approached by whanau while out
doing errands. Numerous whanau have
come up to her and have asked “Are
you alright Aunty?” This makes her
confident in the knowledge that she is
well cared for in the community.
She lived through the “Great
Depression” and remembers her dad Te
Kanawa as being an extremely ‘hard
working man’. She has been witness to
great changes in and around Porirua,
but she says it’s all positive especially to
have the necessities like shops,
chemists and schools so accessible.
During her recent trip to Auckland she
was suitably lucky to celebrate her
birthday more than once, with different
whanau members. This is very fitting for
a birthday of this calibre. She says she
counts ‘everyday as a blessing’.
When searching for a whakatauki that
would best describe Aunty, I found the
one below which I think suits her
perfectly.
“Kāore te kumara e kōrero mō tōna
ake reka - The kumara does not say
how sweet he is”
The whakatauki accentuates the value
of humbleness.
Erinora’s memories and life events were
retold by Raewyn Klenner.
November - Breast Screening Month
If you are aged 45—69 years old. Please
ensure you are registered for your FREE
mammogram. If you need assistance
with transport to get to your
appointment please call 042370 110.
MAORI LAND COURT CLINIC
The Maori Land Court Clinic is available for those who require assistance setting up Whanau Trusts and succession of Maori
Land. The clinics are held every second Wednesday of each month in Puna Ora, cnr Ngati Toa and Te Hiko Streets,
Takapuwahia. Please call Missy 04 2377 922 to schedule an appointment.
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TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
HAKINAKINA
NZ MAORI RUGBYTEAM
We would like to congratulate Luke Katene moko of the (late) Bill and Kahu Katene, son of Makea
and Neroli was named in the NZ Maori All Black team. He is currently touring Northern America,
where they are scheduled to play Canada and USA.
Luke relocated with his wife Hillary to Christchurch and began playing for Canterbury in the NPC
Competition in early 2011, around the time of the major Christchurch earthquake. He is also
undertaking study towards an accounting degree at the University of Canterbury.
We wish Luke all the best for the future, no doubt he will be someone to look out for in years to
come!! Photograph is of Luke wearing his Canterbury Club uniform.
HAKINAKINA
TOA WOMENS HOCKEY - BASKETBALL 3X3
Toa Women’s Hockey had three teams entered in the Wellington
Regional competition this season, with two of the teams making it
through to the play offs for top spot in their respective grades.
The Premiere 2 team, sponsored throughout the season by Kahui
Legal finished with a promotion game and drew 3- all against Hutt.
The draw meant that they could not progress and they will remain
in the Prem 2 grade next year. The Reserve 2 team lost their final
match 1 - 0, after a penalty shoot-out went in favour of the
opposing team. For those of you that didn’t get around to
catching any of the teams in action this past season, it would be
worth making the effort next year. The majority have of players
have played hockey since childhood and regard the sport with
passion.
The club held their end of year prizegiving in September at
Takapuwahia Marae. The following players were awarded trophies
on the night.
Premiere 2: Most Outstanding/McKenzie Radovanich, Most
Improved/Gemma Board Highest Achievement/McKenzie
Radovanich.
Reserve 1: Most Improved/Leslie May Paora, Most Outstanding/
Shanel Vettori, Valuable Team member/Whole team
Reserve 2: Most Outstanding/Tyler Metekingi, All round/Haana
Parata Most Improved/Kelsea Elkington/Raewyn Klenner, Most
Committed/Pania Solomon Sportsmanship/Helen Parata
Toa Hockey, would like to acknowledge the tiresome effort of all
coaches, volunteer referee’s and a big thanks to all the our
whanau support throughout the season.
This photo of Pene and her team was taken during the
overseas competition
“With over 250 million players worldwide and ranked
among the most played recreational sports on the
planet, 3x3 basketball is increasingly becoming a key
motor for the development of basketball”.
The Bishop whanau have dazzled us with their sporting
abilities across many codes. So it comes as no surprise to
learn that another Bishop whanau member recently
represented NZ at the U18 Girls 3X3 Basketball
Championships in Indonesia.
Pene Bishop-Paenga was also named 2013 MVP for her
senior school basketball team and is the granddaughter
to Raylene and Fred Bishop. Pene says that playing
against some of the top basketballers at her age from
around the world was one of the best experiences she’s
had so far. She admits that they were a young team but
have all played together for years and work really well
together. The team also remain great friends off court.
Although the girls didn’t place significantly, the
experience itself was a highlight.
Photo: Members of the Toa Women’s Reserve 1 team
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Pene’s achievement rightly deserves it’s place in the
whanau trophy cabinet.
T E R U N A N G A O T O A R A NG A T I R A
HAKINAKINA
RUGBY LEAGUE& TOAS RUGBYUNION
Ahakoa he iti
whetu ki te
rangi, Iti
pokekeao uhia
ki a ngaro, E
kore, e ngaro.
Young sporting
star Matty
Robinson has
hit the big time playing for Penrith Panthers in the
NRL. Matty’s parents are Peter & Michelle Robinson, Grandparents Bruce and Helen (nee Gunson)
Robinson. In his final years of college he played
both union and league, then eventually switched to
league fulltime, since then he has never looked
back. Matty lived in Auckland for three years
during that time he was contracted to the NZ
Warriors but he now lives in Penrith NSW and tries
to visit home at least twice a year but not as often
as he would like.
Matty Robinson
Achievements to date:
School boy rugby: Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby
Club (U5-U13)Representative:Western Bays 20022005, Wgtn U13’s 2002-2003, Wgtn U15’s 2005.
Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club
2005 -2008 , 2007-2008 played Porirua Vikings
Premiers and Tuhoe. 2007 Porirua Vikings
Wellington Premiership Winners.
U18’s representative:
2007 NZ U18 Maori v Australian Indigenous, 2008
Wgtn. U18 NJC- Kiwi Cup winners. 2008 NZ U18
Merit Team
U20’s Junior NZ Warriors
2009-2010 played 40 games 2010 Toyota Cup
Premiership winners
NZ Warriors 2011 NZ Warriors – Auckland Vulcans
Currently playing for Penrith Panthers NSW (NRL)
2012 –current
TOA Men’s Rugby ended their Season
at the Top of their grade beating
Levin College Old Boys 40 - 15 at the
Senior Reserve Final in August this
year.
The ultimate highlight from the
season was obviously winning the
final, which they executed with only
This photo was taken of team
members in a lineout during a match. 14 players through the majority of
the match.
There were a number of players that stood out this season. Barry Robert
at fist-five eighth, was integral to the team’s success, his decision
making and leadership on the field were crucial. Leo Malaulau(Parata),
Ra Ropata and Hori Rei had a lot to do with the forwards and their
domination throughout the season.
Dennis McBride's decisions and snipes around the rucks and Hammish
Yoman’s all-round consistency warrant a mention as well, considering
they were two of the lighter guys in the squad.
A major blow occurred shortly before the team were preparing to
depart for their final game. News came that dedicated Manager/Coach
and the teams most loyal supporter William (Moon) Kohe, had passed
away that very morning. Uncle Moon was pivotal in supporting the team
over many decades.
Caleb recalls the energy and emotion in the sheds, prior to the game
was like nothing he had experienced before.
With the passing of Uncle Moon there was
no way they were going to loose even with
14 players and every single player stood up
and did their job.
Uncle Moon will be a huge loss to the
culture and vibe of Toa Rugby and his dulcet
tones will be greatly missed on the sideline.
You can’t mention Uncle Moon without the
mention of Uncle Mat. On the day of the
Uncle Moon
final seeing him without his 2IC and being
able to do what he needed to do for the
boys was a huge motivator. A special mention also goes to Hepa Potini
and Mike Coombes for their time and efforts throughout the season.
E te rangatira, moe mai ra I to moenga roa…..
Mihi to Caleb Ware for his contribution to this story.
HAKINAKINA
BMX WORLD CHAMPS
Jamie and Ashley Williams (Mokopuna of Jim and Rose Elkington) represented New Zealand at
the BMX World Champs in Auckland during the last week of the July school holidays. Jamie
raced well in the 13 year boys to finish in the 4th qualifying position after the moto's. He
missed out on the quarter finals on count back with 2 other riders. Ashley completed in the
qualifying moto's in the 13 year girls age group and progressed through the quarter finals to
claim a semi final position against the top 16 riders in the world. Finishing outside the top 4
prevented a finals position. This was the second best result within the 13 year girls Kiwi
riders. Overall it was a great experience to race inside Vector Arena competing against other
BMX riders at the highest level. It was a challenging track that tested all riders to their limit and provided a great spectacle for
people to watch live and on TV. Thank you to Ngati Toa who provided a Sports Grant that assisted us in competing in the
event . Story provided by Melissa and Kerry Williams (Proud Parents) Photograph of Jamie and Ashley.
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TE RUNANGA O TOA RAN GATIRA
COMMUNITY KORERO
PANUI
From the Runanga
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Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira AGM, Takapuwahia Marae – Thursday the 28th November 4pm. We will also look to hold
a special hui to update Iwi members on the Iwi Art Exhibition at Te Papa next year. This will follow on from the AGM.
Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Board VOTE 2013 - Voting papers will be sent to registered Iwi members. Postal votes will
close 6:00pm Wednesday 19thFebruary 2014. A Special General Meeting will be heldin Puna Ora - Thursday
20th February 2014 where a final opportunity to vote will be available Voting will open at 9:00am and close at
12:00noon.
For more information contact Missy Te Kahu 04 2377 922
ETU Kaumatua Dinner at Hongoeka December the 14th at 12pm.
ETU Children’s Christmas Party, 7th of December at 12pm.
From our Kaumatua
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Kaunihera Kaumatua Council Hui at Puna Ora. Every 1st Tuesday of the month, at 10am. For more info contact Rihia
Kenny 04 2379 501.
From the Health Unit

Kaha Toa Gym hours – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 8pm.
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Crossfit at Kaha Toa Gym – Mon, Wed and Friday at 11:30am. 20 min session. Come and join the latest craze!

Aqua Aerobics at Cannons Creek pool – Tues & Thurs from 8am – 8:45am.
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Light Pace Circuit at Kaha Toa – Every Friday at 9:30am. Suitable for all ages.
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Tai Chi at Kaha Toa – Wednesday 9 – 10am & Friday 10:30 – 11:15am.

Tamariki Ora / Immunisation Clinic at TO Whare – Wednesday 9 – 3pm.

Eczema Clinic at Tamariki Ora Whare – Last Wednesday of each month. For ages 0 – 18 years.

Hearing technician at Takapuwahia Medical Centre – 2nd Thursday of each month.
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Ear Van at the Health Unit – Every Thursday from 9 – 3pm.
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Kaumatua Group at the Health Unit – Every Thursday morning at 9:30am.
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Diabetes Group at Health Unit – Thursday 28th of November, 10:30am.
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Respiratory Group at Health Unit – Monday 26th of November, 10:30am
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Arthritis Group at Health Unit – 13th of November, 2pm.
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Ora Toa Health Unit Combined Christmas lunch at Takapuwahia Marae – 4th December at 11am.
For more info contact Kahutatara Ropata 04 2370 110.
From Ora Toa Mauriora
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Koha Shed at 2 Ngatitoa Street – Opening hours Mon, Wed & Fridays from. Unwanted goods in tidy working condition
are accepted. They’re also looking for volunteers to help maintain and organize the shed. Contact details below.
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FREE! Community Law Education session at Puna Ora. Wednesday 4th December from 12pm – 2pm. The next Kaupapa
is all about Consumer Rights.
For more info contact Trini Ropata 04 2384 071
From our Marae
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Takapuwahia Marae Committee Hui at the Old Wharekai. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Contact Pania Solomon 04 2377 965.
Hongoeka Marae Committee Hui, Hongoeka Marae. Every 3rd Monday of the month. Contact Kohai Grace on
021 051 9915
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COMMUNITY KORERO
MAORI LEGAL SERVICES
Services to Māori team at Community Law – Free legal help
by Māori for Māori!
Here are some of the useful tips we gathered from the last
session around the Criminal Court process:
The Services to Māori team from Community Law Wellington
and Hutt Valley hosted by Ora Toa Mauriora have been
providing free legal education sessions to the Takapuwahia
community for just over a year. The sessions are held
approximately once every three months at Puna Ora and the
topics vary from – consumer rights and court processes to
your rights with WINZ. Topic’s typically come from issues that
are current and relevant to our community.
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Legal aid is a loan or grant from the government. If
you’ve been granted criminal legal aid, you may be
required to repay all or part of this loan once your case
has been finalised.
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Remember to read through all of the documents that
legal aid sends you to understand what your legal aid
conditions are.
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Taking whānau support to court with you can be
helpful for support and guidance;
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Your lawyer is there to represent you. Remember, if
you are unsure; don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you
are still not satisfied with the response, seek further
support or advice.
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Generally diversion is available for first time minor
offences, diversion can be used more than once in
certain circumstances
Feedback from these sessions has been extremely positive,
all participants have found the information easy to understand, the sessions are informal and inclusive and if the
facilitators don’t have the answer they are more than willing
to find someone who does. Despite the content being quite
extensive, they interpret the information so you always leave
with at least one approach or useful piece of information to
take away with you.
At last month’s gathering we were advised of the recent
changes to legal aid which include an introduction of a $50
user fee for civil legal aid applications. Legal aid clients who
have to pay back their legal aid loan are now also required to
pay interest on all outstanding finalised legal aid debt.
These changes, amongst others, are more than likely going to
make it harder for whānau to get legal aid in the future, so
now is a better time than any to become more accustomed
to how the legal system works as it can be very intimidating
to whānau who find themselves there for the first time.
The services to Māori team usually have a lawyer available
following the education session and can provide free legal
advice to you or your whānau. Alternatively, if you have a
particular law topic you think would be worth learning more
about, contact Trini (04) 2384 071. Further information about
upcoming education sessions will be sent out via email,
facebook and the website, so keep an eye out.
The next Community Law education session will be held at
Puna Ora from 12pm – 2pm on Wednesday 4th December. The
kaupapa will be around, Consumer Law.
WHANAUNGATANGA
BIRTHS & CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHS
Deniro Young Money Strickland, was
born on the 9.10.2013. A 7.2oz healthy
baby boy delivered by his mama Kathy
Zephyr-Hayes Malaga Wi Neera
Rei at home again. Deniro is the 2nd child
Sakaria 8.068 pounds, born to Aneta
Wineera Sakaraia and Lui Sakaria on the between Kathy and Fabian Strickland.
28th of October in Sydney, Australia.
Ryder Dutch Anthony Beardsmore –Law.
The first baby boy for Sian Law and
Kiel-Kaine Parata-Andersen, weighing
th
partner Lukin Beardsmore was born on
9.3pounds was born on the 4 of
30/03/2013 weighing 7lbs.
October to Ngahuia Hall and Damien
Anderson.
Mariana (Nu) Smeaton gave birth to a
healthy baby boy Jesse-George Watty
Tcissonniercs-Smeaton, 8lbs 11ozs on
11/09/13. Another moko for
Aunty Sharon to adore.
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Hoani Warena Pihema, another son to
Donna Magele and Shane Pihema . Hoani
was born on 13/03/2013, weighing 7lbs
15oz.
Photo of Jayden Ratana- Hartley.
Karl and Amy Peterson also welcomed
their 5lb baby girl, Rawinia-Jean Ariana
Petersen, to the world on 11/07/2013 at
7.06pm.
Parents Tony Hartley and Shannon
Ratana are extremely proud.
Jayden was recently awarded Hato
Paora College’s most prestigious ’Dux’
award on November the 9th.
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GIGA…WHAT?
Some of you may be aware of the hype surrounding #GIGATOWNPORIRUA which
has hit facebook and other social media platforms recently.
In simplest terms it’s a NZ wide competition initiated by Chorus. ‘Gigatown' will be
the first town in the Southern hemisphere to access a one gigabit per second
(1Gbps) internet connection. Chorus are looking for counting
#GIGATOWNPORIRUA hashtags. Each town has its own hashtag and every eligible
hashtag use counts as one point.
On Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Flickr all you need to do to earn points is use
your town's hashtags. It’s a little different on Facebook, Wordpress and Tumblr
though, they will only be looking for #GIGATOWNPORIRUA on public Facebook
pages (Gigatown fan pages), and public groups you nominate. We won’t be
counting hashtags on personal or private pages on these platforms, so make sure
your hashtags count.
The website for Porirua’s bid is GTown.org.nz, its Facebook page is at
GTownPorirua and its Twitter handle is @GTownPorirua.
0n 30 September 2014 the top five towns will become Gigatown finalists, and go on
to compete for the winning spot. All scores will be reset to zero and our finalist
towns will need to collect the most points before the close of the competition to
become the winning Gigatown.
The Riddler
A poem by Manu Solomon.
Jack said to Jill
I have a riddle
What is it? Jill enquired
“First I must write it”, Jack exclaimed.
“Go ahead” Jill replied, anticipating.
Jack slowly wrote,
“What has three eyes and is gods gift to
humanity?”
Jill looked very intelligently,
Don’t know?
“Imagination”.
So help us out whanau, you don’t have to live in NZ to support this venture, you
only have to use the correct hastags. For more info see www.gigatown.co.nz.
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