T nei marama

Mtahi–a–te tau
May 2008
I tukuna mai tnei whakaahua, e Amanda Meek, n Puketeraki me Waihao
Tnei marama
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ANZAC commemorations, pgs 9, 10, 20
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Moeraki hkoi to Aoraki, pg 17
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Ngi Tahu Financial Independence Programme, pg 27
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Graduate Programme, pg 36
monopolise Mum’s time.
K MATE O TE MARAMA
Haere atu r, haere ki te tua o te rai.
Papaki te whaititiri
Hikohiko te uira
Au te mamae e!
I tae mai nei te karere puri hei karaka atu ki a
ttou, kua hoki ttahi an o t ttou whnau ki t
ttou nei Tua, a Hine-nui-te-p!
Au taukiri e!
It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dawn
Bragg, Tania Te Au, Miriama Khu and Makarini
Pitama.
Trent meets his big brother Luke
Haere koutou, haere atu r. , kei a te kirimate ttou nei whakaaro, aroha hoki i tnei w puri.
N Te Hap o Ngti Wheke
Cohen Joy Tikao-Parratt made his appearance on
1 March at 10.55am. He weighed 8lb 10oz and is
the rst child for Misha Tikao and Millin Parratt and
the rst moko for Tony and Yvonne Tikao. He is a
great blessing to our whnau.
TAUTI MAI PEPI M
N Te Ngi Thuriri
Dayton Teone Taare Tonihi-Pitama
A young-bro for you to harass Tyrelle WiiremuAtaa. A handsome tama-toa for his Pua Wiremu
Ataa Pitama and Tua Rahera Muriwai Pitama
(née Tau) to spoil.
N TE KAIWHAKAHAERE
It is almost three years since I
convened the rst Iwi Chairs
Forum hui at Takahanga Marae.
Last month it was my turn to
host another two day hui and
bring together some of the
most inuential leaders within
Moridom.
Whakaturia te tira hei o Te-Puna-O-Hwea-ki-Uta,
Tahuri mata ki te one iti a Huiamai,
Mau e ki atu a Maukatere,
Te Ahu-Ptiki mai ki Aoraki e t mai ake,
Taputapu mhou e moko
Project your journey to Te-Puna-O-Hwea-Ki-Uta,
Then turn your eyes to Huiamai beach,
You will tell them you are of Maukatere, Te AhuPatiki and onwards to Aoraki,
precious things for you grandson.
More than 400,000 Mori, over 2/3s of our Mori
population, were represented in that wharenui over
those two days. While the forum has chosen not to
be vocal on issues or seek publicity about its mahi,
we have continued to work behind the scenes
developing better co-operative relationships and
sharing information. It’s an important part of the
process as we bring together more iwi and educate
ourselves about what each other is doing, how we
are doing it and how we can best support each
other.
N Moeraki
Tua Jan and Pop Tony Smith of Christchurch
are thrilled to announce
the arrival of their new
mokopuna, Oliver Smith,
born on 15 February. A son
for Teone and Hana and
brother to Bryn, who reside
in hakune.
I have attended every hui since the inception of
the forum and each time there is real feeling of
momentum and that we are going about things in
the right way.
N raka Aparima
Jane Kitson and Zane Moss welcomed Trent
Wairua Moss on 27 April (in time for the duck
season!). He is 8lb 5oz and 53 cm, handsome,
with black hair and brown eyes, and has surprised
his folks by how alert he is (especially at night!).
Big brother Luke is happy to nally have a brother,
but wishes Trent could do more things rather than
Tuku Morgan did a presentation about the Tainui
Waikato River Agreement and Rikirangi Gauge
(Te Whnau a panui) gave us a very revealing
presentation on their Customary Title claim to the
foreshore and seabed. I also invited both Labour
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and I have no doubt that is what we are and will
increasingly become.
and National representatives to address the hui
about what they have to offer Mori and how they
plan to work with us to solve some of the burning
issues facing us and the nation.
The hui also provided a valuable opportunity for iwi
CEOs to come together to discuss their roles and
the challenges they face steering their respective
waka through what are sometimes stormy seas.
They presented an enlightening paper called “What
is the ideal tribal authority?”
There was a lot of valuable krero, especially
around water management and quality, also
climate change and the Government’s Emissions
Trading Scheme, the Mori seats, education and
immigration. I think however that one of the most
positive areas of krero was how both parties’
view iwi Mori and have a willingness to work with
us, especially in the context of public and private
partnerships where we can partner with the Crown
in areas such as infrastructure.
It is kotahitanga that lies at the core of what the Iwi
Chairs Forum is about, and I hope that one day as
tangata whenua this is what we will achieve – in
my opinion the forum is a necessary step and I
am condent that it is a collective step in the right
direction.
Both Labour and National see us as perfect long–
term partners, “gilt-edged New Zealand owners”
was the term one politician used to describe Mori,
Kaikura Rnanga
Whnau Hui
I haere mtou ki te whnau o Maraea Poharama-Jacobs m Te Hui Aranga,ä, ko te kaupapa ko ng kawe
mate e rima, i te käinga o te whnau o Mangamaunu.
utilising everyone’s skills and tools is foreseeable for
a Working Bee planned for the near future. This was
a positive gathering for whnau willing to share their
resources. “Nku Te Korikori kia kori mai hoki koe”.
I pwhiritia rtou, ä, i mauria mai ng whakaahua o
ng kawe mate ki te marae o Hohepa.
Tawhiti te haere mai o ëtahi o ngä whänau, ä, i haere
mai i Ahitereria, i Tmaki Makaurau, i Tauranga
Moana, i Te Ika a Mäui, i Whakatü, i Wairau, i
tautahi me tepoti hoki. Tokomaha ngä whnau i
whakaeke mai.
Coast to Coast
On February 9 Jo-Ann Gemmell-Harris (from Nelson)
competed in the two day individual ‘Coast to Coast’
event. She came fth in the women’s section and
159th overall – not bad for a rst effort!.Her coach and
husband John Harris won the men’s Veteran race
last year in the one day event. This is a competitive
family with their children competing in the local Weetbix Kiwi Kids Triathalon. Their eldest son, Liam
Tauwera is 12 years old and competes in Highland
dancing and his two sisters Siorch’e May and Jamie
Maraea are strong in swimming and enjoy bike riding
also. Jo-Ann’s sister Janine came home from Dubai
to be part of her support team and her whnau from
tautahi were at the nish line to welcome her in.
Jo’s cousin Jamie Russell also ew in from Hamilton
especially for the occasion.
N Moana Gemmell
Nä te whnau o Rewi Maniapoto ngä kai i whakarite.
He ika me kütai me ëtahi atu kai reka hoki. I mau mai
te ope whakaeke i ngä tt, me te watakirihi kia tutuki
pai ai Te Hui Aranga nei.
This hui gave the whnau an opportunity to plan
future development for their käinga. A good outcome
Whnau outside wharenui
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Jo at the starting line...
... and at the nish line with her whnau
Jo with her tamariki.
Te Rnanga o Ngti Waewae
Ng Mate
Ngti Waewae whnau send our aroha to our
Kaikura whnau with the sad loss of a wonderful
Tua, Miriama Kahu.
Tukutuku
The tukutuku team are working hard in prepping
materials of ngahere and roto, kiekie, harakeke,
toitoi, kuta etc. The team recently attended hkoi
to both Mahitahi/Bruce Bay and Tauraka Mui
Marae, Awarua and recently to Te Tau Ihu and
Whakat
to visit marae tukutuku and assist Land
and Environment in a roroa kiwi transfer.
He Pepi
Congratulations to Arahia
and Luke on the birth
of baby Ethan James
Chapman Tumahai. A new
mokopuna for Julie and
Pierre Tumahai and Tua
Matariki Tumahai. Ethan
was born at 8:30am on 26
April in Brisbane, Australia
weighing 6lb 15oz.
The whnau enjoyed a hkoi to Bruce Bay staying
overnight at the marae and taking in the beauty of
Kaip. Thank you to our Mahaki whnau for their
manaaki. Whnau are welcome to participate in our
tukutuku mahi. If you want to receive information
regarding this mahi please email Bunty Mason –
buntym@tpp.ac.nz; or phone Bunty or Nan on
03 755 8067.
Land & Environment
The Arahura Bridge is under replacement. The hap
have been consulted from the time it was realised
our old taonga was not able to stand much longer.
Waewae have supported and negotiated a heritage
park development on the north side of the new
two lane, rail and pedestrian bridge. Karakia took
place on Sunday 20 April for the whi awa, tangata
whenua and all the workers now fully engaged in
the building of the $23m structure. Waewae are part
of the consultation group for the build phase. We
have ongoing issues to discuss, such as softening
the stark design of the new structure by including
appropriate patterns imprinted into the smooth
concrete slabs as our Pua, Tua, rangatahi and
tamariki for years to come will be swimming and
Happy Birthday
Happy belated 70th Birthday to Pua Tahana
Tauwhare on 17 April.
Happy 21st birthday to Arahia Tumahai on 17 May.
Marae Development Kmiti
Nominations have been received for the election of
a new Marae kmiti. We will announce the kmiti
names next month. We have found a wonderful
facility to rent for the whakairo and we envisage
this mahi to start mid year. Executive members
met with Internal Affairs staff to discuss our lotteries
application. This meeting was very productive so
we are hopeful of a good outcome.
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walking over and under the new bridge structure.
in Christchurch where they were raised to a size
where they could be released onto a khanga.
About 15 travelled from Te Tai Poutini to the
pwhiri and all (including ve tamariki) enjoyed
the
manaakitanga,
whanaungatanga
and
rangatiratanga with the tangata whenua o Te Tau
Ihu, all working to secure our taonga manu.
Karakia rp on the Awa
Mokihinui
The Mokihinui awa, north of Kawatiri is under
resource consent application by Meridian Energy
for a 85m high dam. Waewae submissions opposing
the scheme have been lodged with councils. The
Cultural Impact Asessment Report is still a work
in progress, but the many cultural values here will
be discussed over the next few weeks with a hkoi
wnanga to the awa later in the month.
Roroa chicks loved by all at Te whina Marae
Waewae
has
been
promoting the Cutural
Health Index methodology
for the awa as part of the
assessment
process.
Meridian Energy have
been supporting the mahi
of Ngti Waewae going
forward as they learn more
of our special relationships
with our taonga awa of Te
Tai o Poutini.
Paparoa Wildlife Trustee Jo Tilson holding our
taonga tamariki manu “Waewae”.
Rick Barber, team leader of the Ngti Waewae
Land and Environment says, “The Unit has a huge
workload throughout our rohe, from site visits, to
planning documents. We appreciate the support of
tangata whenua and Te R
nanga o Ngi Tahu in
standing beside us for our whenua.”
Te Tau Ihu tangata named one of the manu and
will hkoi down to Te Tai o Poutini in return when
the roroa come home. Ka pai to all in Tau Ihu who
supported the kaupapa, especially Barney Thomas,
DoC staff, Ropata Taylor, all the kaumtua and
Rachel in the whare kai – awesome mahi.
Hkoi to Te Tau Ihu o te Waka
The hkoi to Te whina Marae in Motueka was an
awesome experience as members of the tukutuku,
and environment team along with tangata whenua,
Department of Conservation and the Paparoa
Wildlife Trust, transferred two roroa taonga manu
– great spotted kiwi chicks to a khanga island off
the foreshore at Marehau, Abel Tasman National
Park. The chicks started as fertilised eggs from the
Paparoas and were hatched at Willowbank nursery
Kti Waewae
Update
Charitable
Trust
Activities
Arahura Virtual P Project
This is progressing. Currently we have our Arahura
p website on Bebo up and running, but these new
tools being developed will enable far more options
for providing effective connectivity for the tangata
whenua via the internet. Michelle Lee is driving the
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to congratulate Tui Cadigan for the way she has
presented in the media in regard to ownership and
protection of our pounamu.
kaupapa with the support of the hap
, charitable
trust and executive.
Arahura Holdings Ltd
The Trust is pleased to announce the establishment
of Arahura Holdings Ltd. The directors of this
company are currently completing their Statement
of Strategic Intent and operational planning
documents. The company will focus on economic
development opportunities. We will have more of
an update in next month’s TPR.
Te Tterakiwhanoa Trust Activities Update
New elections have taken place and the new
trustees look forward to progressing the work of
education scholarships and looking at broadening
the scope of the trust to look at all areas of
education.
Calendar of Meetings
Ngti Waewae Rnanga
Meetings are on the second Sunday of every
month, 11am Arahura Whare Wnanga. Dates for
the remainder of the year are: 8 June, 13 July, 10
August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November,
14 December.
Pounamu Kmiti
New elections are being held for this kmiti and will
be nalised at the June Trustee meeting. The kmiti
will continue to progress the Waewae Pounamu
Management Plan and the work of protecting our
pounamu. Kmiti members have continued to
work with the GNS team from Otago. We wish
Kti Waewae Trust
All meetings are on the second Saturday of every
second month, 1pm Arahura Whare Wnanga.
Dates for the rest of this year are: 7 June, 9 August,
11 October AGM.
L-R Gareth Campbell, Pierre Tumahai of Ngti
Waewae and Dr Simon Cox of the Geological
and Nuclear Science Department in one of our
treasured awa.
Te Rnanga o Makaawhio
Ki Tahu whnui, tn koutou!
Fluerty-Henare. Although progress has been slow,
and for some of us the “art of muka” has not come
easily, we were able to see the fruits of our labour
start to come together.
Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki te iti, ki te rahi,
ki k whanauka hoki kua wehe ake ki te p mai
Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa ki k motu k o te
ao. Haere koutou ki Paerau, ki k huka i hika i mua
i a koutou. Haere, haere, haere atu r.
There’s still plenty to be getting on with, including
another 360 odd miro, several hundred aho and
countless feathers.
Rtou ki a rtou, ttou an ki a ttou.
Thanks to funding from the Department of
Conservation - for what will essentially be a two
year project, where members are learning the age
old art of weaving kkahu.
We have continued to be busy here on Te Tai o
Poutini.
Kkahu Wnaka
Recently we completed workshop number four
with our tutors, Aunties Doe Parata and Morehu
Kai te mihi ki a koutou i whina i mtou mahi, our
thanks to everyone who came to help, in particular
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our wonderful tutors who we feel very grateful and
lucky to have on board.
A trip to Haast the next day to welcome back four
tokoeka (kiwi) gave the group a chance to see them
up close, when their transmitters needed changing
before their return to the sanctuary.
We are planning a further wnaka and invite anyone
who is interested in being involved or would like
further information, to contact Kara Edwards on 03
755 5551 or 027 683 9020.
We are making progress! From left, Morehu
Flutey-Henare (tutor), Susan Wallace, Reihana
Parata (tutor), Kara Edwards and Bev Manera at
work. (Photo by Hokitika Guardian)
Executive Meeting Schedule 2008:
14 June
R
nanga Boardroom, Hokitika
(General Meeting)
5 July
R
nanga Boardroom, Hokitika
2 August
Te Tauraka Waka Mui Marae
6 September R
nanga Boardroom, Hokitika
4 October
Te Tauraka Waka Mui Marae
8 November R
nanga Boardroom, Hokitika
6 December Te Tauraka Waka Mui Marae
(General)
Rowi Return
Good news! Rowi, “Bigfoot” (pictured below) has
returned home after recuperating following a foot
infection treated at Massey. He was released back
into the Okarito forest where he will have a better
chance of survival, with the foot repaired.
Meetings generally start at 9.30am when held in
Hokitika and 9.00am when at the Marae. Although
we expect that meetings will be held as scheduled,
it may be necessary to change a meeting at short
notice. Please contact the ofce if you wish to
conrm a scheduled meeting will be going ahead.
20 Year Celebration, 29 – 31 August 2008
Just a reminder that we are seeking recollections/
memories/photo’s and any other snippets of
information from members who attended our
inaugural Hui in 1988.
Please send your contributions to the ofce,
PO Box 225, Hokitika, marked 20yr Celebration,
e-mail them to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or contact
us on 0800 955 007 to discuss.
Ngti Waewae i Roto i Te Whare!
Recently, we were pleased to welcome our
whanauka from Te R
nanga o Ngti Waewae
(pictured top right) for an overnight stay at our
marae. The visit served many purposes, not only
providing an opportunity for whakawhanaukataka
but also a chance to share our marae building
experiences and to share our krero under the
mantle of our whare and shared tipuna, Kaipo.
Hui--Tau (Annual General Meeting)
Our AGM Hui is to be held on Saturday 30 August
2008, commencing at 9am and concluding no later
than 12 noon.
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members to become more involved in the life of the
r
nanga. If you have a particular area of interest
and are available to participate in one of our kmiti
and/or are keen to contribute in some other way,
please contact the ofce on 0800 955 007.
Before closing, there are a number of kmiti,
representative positions, roles and areas that the
r
nanga are involved with, mainly here on Te Tai
o Poutini.
We have been able to accommodate member
participation of those living away, mainly in the
area of kmiti membership, using telephone
conferencing. This has worked successfully to
date.
Please also remember to check out our webpage.
We are working on a couple of new pages, which
should be included later this month.
www.makaawhio.maori.nz
We are always looking for volunteers and for
M te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.
Mauri ora!
Te Ngi Thuriri Rnanga
He Kawe Taonga. He Hkoi Whnau
It was an early morning start that we had all looked
forward to for some time. It was the day we were to
accompany our taonga to the Auckland University
where they were to be handed over to Dilys A.
Johns (BA MA Hons1 NZCCM) at the Centre for
Archaeological Research for preservation.
Group Ltd, in getting us there and back again. It
wouldn’t have happened without your support.
Kia ora also to Te Marino, our cultural adviser at
Pegasus town, especially for the ‘outward bound’
assault on Maunga Kiekie. Bonds were made on
One Tree Hill that will help unite and strengthen
us on our journey forward. Thank you for showing
the way.
Our ight was comfortable and we arrived to a
warm muggy Auckland day. We had the privilege
of having our kaumtua Uncle Johnno and Aunty
Ruahine Crofts as well as our p
-krero Riki
Pitama and kai-karanga Rnui Ngrimu to tautoko
the kaupapa of our hkoi.
Finally, our mihi to all our friends and whnaunga
who came to support us in the handing over of
the taonga, especially to the kapahaka crew of
Ngti Whtua were there to greet us, as well as the
Mori Relations Team from the Auckland Regional
Council who were staying at our own marae in
Tuahiwi when we packed the taonga up to go north.
Like our last trip, we also had the warmth of our
Auckland based Ngi Tahu whnau to accompany
us onto Waipapa marae (University of Auckland).
After the pwhiri we had a morning tea and then
made arrangements to take our taonga up to the
laboratory. Each piece was carried with great
pride, aroha and respect, and the whole process
was facilitated in karakia led by Riki. We said our
goodbyes by walking around each piece, and we
remembered what Uncle Johnno had said in his
krero “that we where making history”.
Kia ora to our Te R
nanga o Ngi Tahu
representative and chairperson of our r
nanga,
Clare Williams and Executive member Hoana
Burgman for the awhi that was shown towards the
hkoi. Thanks too for the tautoko from Te R
nanga
o Ngi Tahu and the developer, Innity Investments
Taonga being packed
Ng Tauira Mori (University of Auckland Mori
Students) who extended their manaaki to us while
staying at their marae. E kore e mutu ng mihi ki a
koutou katoa.
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As a group we plan to return to collect our taonga
when they are ready and bring them home for all
to view and marvel at the treasures of our tpuna.
Until then, ng manaakitanga o te whi ngaro ki a
ttou katoa.
to wrestle the boys. He uri toa n T
haitara.
One happy Hayden
and farewelled from Tuahiwi
He Panehe Toki, Ka T Te Tangitangi Kai
(A small effort with patience and perseverance
can result in big returns)
Hayden Smith won Gold in the 10 – 13yrs, 42kg
division at the recent Otago Championships.
Hayden went through the tournament undefeated.
His brother Jacob also won Gold in the 14 – 16
yrs 62kg division. Jacob like his younger brother
Hayden went through the tournament undefeated.
Both Jacob and Hayden showed great technique,
stamina and agility on the mat. Their parents
were a great help during the tournament, with dad
ofciating and mum as the tournament manager for
the Rangiora Wrestling Club a.k.a. ‘The Rattlers’.
Wiremu Caldwell pictured wearing his great
Pua’s war medals on Anzac Day
Unfortunately Joe Moody is out of action due to a
rugby injury. We hope he recovers in time for the
nationals. Joe is currently the NZ and Oceania
Junior Champion and represented New Zealand at
the Junior Olympics last year in Beijing.
Aloise Reuben won bronze in the 10 –13yrs, 47
kg division. Unfortunately for Aloise her father
entered her in the wrong weight category. She
should have been in the 38kg division. Never mind
though, Aloise showed great courage in wrestling
the heavier boys. Yes that’s right Aloise was the
only junior girl competing at the tournament so had
Tua Ruahine, Uncle Johno and Aunty Joan
and whnau going through their exercises at the
Healthy Day held at the p recently.
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Te Hap o Ngti Wheke
Tna koutou te whnau, whnui, ng mihi nunui ki
a koutou.
Our thanks go to Mariana Phillips, Hori Briggs and
Nuku Korako for their support, and to all attendees
including our non-Mori residents.
He Mihi Aroha
He mihi arohanui ki te whnau o Makarini Pitama
me te whnau o Miriama Kahu. i tnei w puri,
Haere, haere, haere atu r.
Rangatahi
on the jetty
aptly named
Gallipoli
after the
WW1 war
veterans
Tropical Wedding Venue
Congratulations to Rangi and Amy Walton on their
marriage which took place in Raratonga in mid
April. Rangi also celebrated his birthday this month.
Brett Lee was his best man and he celebrated a
birthday at the end of April.
Local Whnau News
6.30am Friday 25 April we gathered in Te Wheke
to start our commemoration of Anzac Day, with a
prayer and hymn before heading down to Gallipoli,
our Jetty named for our WW1 veterans. Clutching
poppies in our hands we walked down to be greeted
by a beautifully calm harbour and dawn about to
break, but with no wind the ag was hanging limply
on the pole.
Uncle Hori and Mariana on ANZAC Day
Te Whe called us on to the wharf, and we sang
both versions of the National Anthem after which
our wreath was laid. At the playing of the Last Post,
Max Korako lowered the ag to half mast, Rewi
read the Ode to the Fallen by John Binyon. Mariana
then read the names of the fallen and each person
placed a poppy in the wreath to commemorate
their deeds and Max raised the ag again to the
playing of Reveille.
Least we
forget.....
Other Whnau News
Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell were in Rpaki
on 5 – 6 May training Outward Bound instructors
on the joys and risks of Waka Ama. In bitterly cold
weather the poor things had to practice righting a
waka after capsizing and at 8am the next morning
they went out again and were not expected back
before 2pm.
Our tamariki read the poem “In Flanders Field”
written by Lieutenant Colonel John Mc Rae MD of
the Canadian Army, and with the singing of Aue
Ihu and karakia whakamutunga we returned to Te
Wheke for a lovely breakfast cooked by the group,
Te Wairua Maranga Trust, who were staying over
the weekend.
At 8.30am those going to the Lyttelton Service left
the bus shelter and walked to Lyttelton picking up
people from Cass Bay and Corsair Bay on the way.
All in all a day to remember as we celebrated our
rst Anzac Day together, may they continue. Watch
out next year, Mariana is going hard out.
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Congratulations to Andrea Read and Steven
Abraham on their engagement. The happy couple
are now back in the UK.
At the end of 2007 Tony’s
daughter
Katie
entered
the Fairfax newspapers in
education writing competition.
She received the top result for
year 7/8 in Canterbury and
received a highly commended
at national level. This placed
her in the top 13 in the
country. There were several
thousand entries nationwide.
Her story was a tribute to her
Uncle Mark who passed away suddenly in 2004.
Tony Tikao (pictured below) along with three
others, received the excellence in teaching award
for CPIT in 2008. This award is given annually and
tutors are assessed by their peers as well as those
they are teaching. It was awarded on 20 March at
the CPIT graduation ceremony in the Christchurch
Town Hall – a great honour to receive.
May/June Birthdays
Dawn Kottier, Lyle Phillips, Trevor Perry, Caine
Tauwhare, Joe Briggs, Ri Mc Connell, Nepya
Shirt, June Swindells, Nik Randle, Hayley Guthrie.
Upcoming Dates
9 – 22 June, Weaving Wnanga.
Wairewa Rnanga
groyne. They used two 27 tonne excavators to
access and stockpile the available material, being
large boulders in and around the cliffs and also in
the proposed channel itself. Once the excavators
had moved the boulders on the surface and some
shingle around at the proposed mouth, there was
more material than rst considered, with some
very large boulders uncovered that required more
horsepower to move. Over the rst week, three
courses were layered behind the parapet rock, with
the bottom two courses underneath the shingle.
The bottom courses have begun to sink and they
seem to be arresting gravel ow. This pattern has
remained consistent since the stockpile has been
in place. Recently a 50 tonne excavator has been
shifting much bigger boulders upwards of 45 tonnes
to shore up the impact zone.
Tn ttou katoa,
Kua titiro te takata ki k tohu o te tau. Ka noho tahi
te iwi i te taha o te ahi i k p roroa. Ko te eaka o
Puaka i te rwhiti te tohu o te tau höu. Ka takihia
k mate o te tau tawhito, ka pwhiritia hoki te tau
hou. Ko Matariki k whet
o te tau höu ki k iwi o
te raki.
Kua tae mai te w o te kohu me te rewharewha,
n reira kauraka e wareware ki te whakak i te
paraikete hiko, ki te inumia he tarawai rmana
wera me te whakamau weruweru mahana. Kia pai
te w makariri , ko k manaakitaka o k atua ki a
ttou i k w katoa. Mauri ora ki a ttou.
Rnaka ofce has moved!
The r
naka ofce has moved to Level 6, 79
Hereford St, above Scorpio Books. The new PO
Box number is 2845. The phone and fax numbers
remain the same. If you are in this part of town,
feel free to come and check out our new tari.
During this work the wave sill platform was
discovered approximately 1 metre below low tide.
This sill level will govern all other levels throughout
the construction of the groyne. Work on testing
the depth of the water table level and prole in the
channel has been undertaken with early visual
indications that lake water is traveling at a sub
terrain level in the 1970s channel towards the
groyne.
Groyne Update
On 25 March work started on the groyne, with
Robin Wybrow, Theo Bunker and Wayne “Cowboy”
Alexander on-site instructing the Fulton Hogan
excavator operators on the construction of the
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Observations have taken place on average three
times per day since work started. Early observations
indicate:
erosion on downward side in south easterly
erosion on upward side in southerly and south
westerly
transportation of ½ inch material on upward
side
retention of 2inch plus material downward
side
So far the stockpile has been subjected to 2 x 5’s a
6.5 and an 8 scale swell out of 10. This has been
valuable and has shown us where reinforcement is
now required with key stone placement.
Delane, Tana and Tony standing next to groyne
Mtaitai
The two mtaitai applications have now been
lodged with MFish after our pre-consultation
meetings were held with our own, the community at
Birdlings Flat and the greater Wairewa community.
This also included a letter drop to all Little River
local residents and other stakeholders, a press
release in the Akaroa Mail and the community
public meeting held on Thursday 27 March at
the Little River Rugby Club Rooms. There was
a really good turn out, with 64 people attending.
At this meeting there was overwhelming support
for what we are trying to achieve with the mtaitai.
In fact as a result of these meetings the Te Kaio
Mtaitai southern boundary has been extended at
the community’s request to further down Kaitrete
Spit.
On Sunday 6 April, Robin, Wayne and Theo
talked through the process with the r
naka and
other invited guests. This was very helpful as it
nally showed what the groyne was all about, and
that people could actually physically inspect the
amazing work undertaken so far. A big thanks to
Ngaire and Ann Maree for all the support down at
the groyne, keeping all the workers and guests
fed.
Kua tawhiti k te haereka, kia kore e haere tonu.
He tino nui rawa u mahi, kia kore e mahi nui
tonu.
We have come too far, not to go further.
We have done too much, not to do more.
As a result of the applications Rei Simon, Charlie
Zimmerman, Nigel Scott and Robin Wybrow
arranged a meeting with three of the commercial
paua sherman and the current and past chairs
of their association at Birdlings Flat. This was a
very productive meeting with a frank exchange
of positions. There is a good possibility that we
may be able to work closely to achieve the same
outcomes – a healthy and sustainable shery. A
formal consultation process and submissions will
now be called for by MFish.
Groyne Construction
Heke Tuna
Well the season is over for another year and
whnau from all over the motu have come and
gathered tuna for takiau, weddings, 21st, family
reunions and to ll their ptaka. Thanks to all the
tangata tiaki, especially Charlie Zimmerman (who
nearly lled up 2 books) who assisted in writing
permits for the whnau and to all the shers who
got permits and returned their catch numbers. Kai
ruka noa atu t koutou mahi.
Wayne Alexander (2nd from right) talking about
the groyne
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Wnaka Hao Tuna
Another successful wnaka was held down at
Birdlings Flat, with about 20 people coming and
going over the weekend. The rst night was a
success with everyone having a chance to gaff a
tuna – the majority for the rst time. Some stayed
until the early hours of the morning just to make
sure that they lled their sacks. An early start on
Saturday was a must so we could make a whata,
and to get the tuna bled, dried, split, salted and
hanging in the breeze. Lucky for us, we had a
professional kaipwhara, in Scott Riddell, as he
produced perfect llets every time, kai whea mai
e hoa. This was completed by lunch time, which
meant we had time to clean up the drains for the
Saturday night and also had time to manufacture
a smoker out of an old drier found in the dump.
It is lucky we had so many people with so many
ideas as it took over four hours to complete and the
afternoon ew by, which got us ready for another
hook. Unfortunately we only got four, but that is the
way it goes. T taea te aha! On Sunday we stoked
up the smoker, and to our surprise, after about four
hours, out came some nice golden brown smoked
Wairewa tuna….. mmmmhhhh. Everyone got to
take some home and the rest were for the marae.
Bleeding tuna
Scott Riddell pwhara tuna
Smoker in use
Lee Luke about to gaff a tuna
Smoked tuna
Hkoi Tuarua – Te Takiw o Kaikura: 13 - 15
Mruaroa/June
Please register your interests ASAP, as we are
trying to organise the weekend. We have been
successful in obtaining funding from the Ngi Tahu
Fund to go on a hkoi as a whnau to visit our
cousins in the North at Kaikura. This hkoi is all
about whakawhnaukataka and to establish our
links with the older brother of Mak, Maru Kaittea.
We will be staying at Takahanga Marae. Nau mai,
Tauti mai. Please contact the r
naka ofce if you
are interested on 03 3771513.
Whata
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R Whnau ki a Ann Simon
Ann Simon celebrated her 70th birthday with her
whnau in tepoti over ANZAC weekend. The
beautiful dinner was held at Delicacy Cafe &
Delicatessa, Mori Hill, Dunedin, owned and
operated by Ron Bull from raka Aparima. Highly
recommended. Ann still lives in South Dunedin
where she has resided for 40 years.
Ann Simon
Celebrating her
70th Birthday
nuku Rnanga
Birkbeck. As the Musician in Residence for two
weeks, she performed at New Zealand House, and
Senate House at the university, presented a seminar
on her work and her tpuna, and made links with
London-based New Zealand musicians, including
members of Ngti Ranana. The NZ musicians
who supported her performances while she was
there were: Duncan Haynes, (who has recorded
with Bic Runga), and Ki Tahu viola player based
in Austria, Serenity Thurlow, and Alisa Smith (now
based in Germany).
Ki ng mate o te motu, haere, haere, haere atu
r.
Birthday Congratulations for April and May
Adam Rhodes, Kori Millar, Kapiere Hogan, Mia
Ngawaiata Tietjens-Ackerman, Moana Boardman,
Dawson Te Aroha Whatarau, Stirling Whatarau,
Meri Robinson, April Jane Campbell, Tayla PouesiAckerman, Noreen Mako, Santina Ackerman,
Kelly Mitchell-Tainui, Hemi Robinson, Reiana
Tainui, Destiny McDonald, Taina Naomi Whatarau,
Brosnan Naomi Ackerman, Adrienne PouesiAckerman.
“A highlight for me was meeting Mori living in
London and seeing how they create a home away
from home by meeting together regularly, and
how they do such a great job at promoting Mori
culture over there,” said Ariana. “I also got to meet
some Basque people in Spain, who gave me some
insight into their culture and initiatives they have to
revive their language and culture. They are a great
example of bilingualism in practice”.
Ariana will next be performing with her band at the
Christchurch Art Gallery, on 22 June as a part of
their Matariki series of concerts.
Remember ladies, it is leap year and it’s up to you.
Good luck.
If your name, or your whnau members are not
here and you want them mentioned, remember,
waea mai ki au, 027 255 8330.
Te Reo o Te Rangatira
The second intake of 2008 Te Ara Reo started in
Akaroa at the end of March. The pnui has been
put out there. You can sign up in whichever rohe
is convenient for you. We have a few whnau
enrolled in the two classes that are running at the
Akaroa Sports complex on the Recreation Grounds
under Te Wnanga o Aotearoa. The distance from
Akaroa to tautahi prohibits whnau to participate
in the programmes run under Ngi Tahu so the
wnanga is a bonus.
London Based Residency
Ariana Tikao has just returned from a Creative
New Zealand funded residency at the Centre for
New Zealand Studies, at the University of London,
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Te Rnanga o Waihao
Kia ora Koutou
The big news this month is the opening of the
new ofce in Waimate. Yes, our new Te R
nanga
o Waihao Inc Ofce was ofcially opened on
Thursday 1 May. We are situated on High Street in
Waimate, between Queen Street and John Street,
handy to everything. The opening went well with the
sun shining for us. At 10am a gathering of invited
quests and r
nanga members joined together for
the blessing of the ofce and morning tea. Tewera
King blessed the building and welcomed everyone
to the ofce. This was followed by a welcome by
the Chair Greg Heath to Donna Delaney the new
r
nanga General Manager who started on the same
day. The Mayor John Coles also spoke welcoming
the r
nanga home to Waimate and voicing his hope
for an enhanced relationship in the future now that
we are within walking distance of the Waimate
Local Government Centre in Queen Street.
Donna Delaney (the new manager) with Mahi Te
Maiharoa
Unfortunately an accident on the Rakaia Bridge
delayed the arrival of some kaumtua until after the
opening, however, Aunties Echo, Dimp and Helen
arrived in time for morning tea helping to make the
day special for us all.
Mavis (Dimp) Smith, Helen Heath and Echo
Malcolm
The new Manager Donna Delaney comes to
us from the South Canterbury DHB and has a
background in systems, database and project
management. The Executive Committee is thrilled
to welcome Donna on board and is looking forward
to working with her for the benet of the r
nanga
membership.
Ofce exterior
Upcoming Hui Reminders:
Whnau Meeting Saturday 12 July in Dunedin
Venue Ngi Tahu Mori Law Centre, Level 1,
258 Stuart Street, Dunedin
Starting at 2pm.
AGM 27th September (Saturday) Waihao Marae
Gathering at 11am for kai with the meeting starting
at 1.30pm.
Dave Holmes, Alistair and Anne Wilson with Tewera
King outside the ofce
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Congratulations
Tiaki Latham-Coates graduated with his
Bachelor of Physical Education Degree on 3
May. His parents couldn’t resist a haka tautoko
(Tahu Ptiki) from up in the gallery. He is now
completing his BA (Mori Studies) which he
hopes to do by the end of the rst semester this
year – then it’ll be what to do next!
Te Rnanga o Moeraki
Bushy Park
Te R
nanga o Moeraki, Kti Huirapa ki Puketeraki
R
naka and the Department of Conservation
were invited to attend a luncheon at Stanelds
Bushy Park. After seven years each r
nanga was
presented with a key which will now allow access
through Bushey Park to the Waihemo River estuary
and the Onewhenua Historic Reserve.
Then onto Benmore Dam for lunch and enjoy the
sunshine. We went over Aviemore Dam and back
over Benmore Dam to have our lunch at the edge
of the lake.
Moeraki Tamariki Aoraki Hkoi
By Myra Tipa
Moeraki’s Marae was buzzing with excitement on
ANZAC day 2008, as we sat and listened to our
guide Rangi (David Higgins) explain what our
agenda was for the following day. Early Saturday
morning two coaches arrived and it was all aboard
for our journey. A nal set of instructions was given
by our Upoko R
nanga David Higgins and Wayne
Tipa before we boarded the coaches and away we
went.
Then on our way to our cabins at Lake Ruataniwha
Holiday park and camping ground.
Our rst stop was at Takiroa for morning tea and to
view the rock art.
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After unpacking we were taken to the country club
for a lovely meal which was enjoyed by all. On our
return to camp, we put the children to bed and then
made lunches for the following day.
Then out came the guitar after the BBQ and a sing
along, A good night was had by all. The Children
entertained themselves, playing cards.
Tamariki Hkoi ki Aoraki
He mihi tnei ki a David Higgins me Te R
nanga
o Moeraki mai i ng uri o Thomas Joseph rua
ko Arapera Tewaru Tipa m te hkoi ki t ttou
nei maunga ariki, , ko Aoraki. He mihi hoki ki Te
R
nanga o Ngi Tahu m te p
tea i homai e taea
tnei moemoe te t
tuki.
The whnau of Thomas Joseph and Arapera
Tewaru Tipa wish to thank David Higgins, Wayne
Tipa, members of Te R
nanga o Moeraki and Ngi
Tahu for the opportunity to visit and learn about
Aoraki maunga. An awesome weekend was had
by all – well looked after, breath taking scenery and
brilliant krero from Wayne and David.
N te whnau Tipa
After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast
we boarded the coaches for our journey to the
Hermitage.
The rst stop was at the beginning of the Huka
Track. Our guides in were David Higgins and
Nicholas Tipa.
Aoraki Bound Experience
In February this year I underwent the Aoraki Bound
experience – 3 weeks of rst time challenges for a
whaea more than 50. Best thing: the great people,
Ngi Tahu and those who wanted to know more
about Ngi Tahu, Te Waipounamu, and the stories.
Aoraki Bound was my coming home after four years
in Te Tau Ihu. I know more now about why my
roots are bound so tightly into this whenua. Thank
you Henrietta Latimer, Ranui Ngarimu, Eru Tarena,
Te R
nanga o Ngi Tahu, Outward Bound and
Meridian. Challenges were met, and not; lessons
were learned and my life has changed. Pick up the
wero of Aoraki Bound - it is TUMEKE!
Peter Marshall (75) walked all the way to the glacier
and thoroughly enjoyed it.
One bus stayed behind at the beginning of the
Huka walk and the other bus took the kaumtua to
the Hermitage for some timeout.
What could follow on from that experience? Aoraki
at ANZAC weekend. Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, Alpine
Recreation, offered four places to Ngi Tahu who
had been on Aoraki Bound. Gottlieb is the man,
a guide with 46 years mountaineering experience,
and a deep love and respect for the mountains.
So again these fat, aging legs and optimistic brain
decided they wanted a challenge – WHEW! When
you are in the company of Iaean Cranwell, Melanie
Sargent, Pita Watkins you know you are with great
– FIT – people and there is no choice but to keep
up. Expectation = outcome and so we went, with
our rp
of four, Gottlieb, Geoff, Mac and Anna.
Up to the Caroline Hutt on day 1 [880m] in perfect
sunshine and fantastic stars at night sitting in front
of Aoraki. We remembered our ANZAC soldiers,
our whnau as we sat up with our tpuna.
Mrs Marama Higgins our eldest traveller sits with
our youngest traveller Jury (great grand-daughter
of Joseph (Darkie) Tipa.
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Ball Pass crossing. Waka ama is my other new
passion and there’s not much that beats paddling
on Whakaraup day or night and looking up at the
snow on the surrounding hills as we did yesterday.
It’s never too late either – 52 and energising! Give
it a go.
N Janice Donaldson
Saturday again was brilliantly ne as we climbed
up to Kaitiaki Peak [Peak 2222m] and then played
on the snow with crampons, ice axes and crevasse
watched over by a benign Aoraki. We felt welcomed
in his presence and sang Ka Tahuri Au, and did
a haka. Sunday was cooler, as we crossed the
Ball Pass and went down the Gut, a most terrifying
experience of slipping and sliding on wet concrete
mush. When there’s no choice you have to keep
going – thank you Iaean, Pita and Mac for your
quiet support. Boy those hot pools at Tekapo hit
the spots on Sunday night as did the cosy beds at
the Backpackers.
It was an immense experience – being up in the
mountains, looking up at Aoraki, watching the
glaciers and the big moraine slopes, knowing that
death is ever present and you are reliant on your
own good judgment and safety and that of your
colleagues.
The majesty of these experiences has brought
new meaning to being Ngi Tahu. Try them
– go do Aoraki Bound and follow it up with the
Janice withe Iaean Mel and Pita
Te Rnanga o Koukourarata
Rnaka Ofce Relocation
1 May not only saw the arrival of winter but also
the relocation of our r
naka ofce from Level 2,
127 Armagh St to Level 6, 79 Hereford St. Many
thanks to the lads from “Don Woods Carriers and
Relocations” for a very smooth shift and to Gary
Orme and the Ngi Tahu IT crew for their assistance
in getting us back online. We’re still in the process
of settling in, unpacking and the usual fussing and
ufng but at least we’ve found the kettle - which is
always a good thing on a cold frosty morning!
Greetings!
Kia ora whnau. Well 1 May has certainly heralded
in the beginning of winter. Rather than sneaking
up on us as in past years, old Jack Frost and his
whnau arrived on a howling southerly dumping
fresh snow not only on the Southern Alps but also
on Te Ahu Ptiki giving us, perhaps, a glimpse
of things to come! So stay warm in the coming
months.
Before moving on, the whnau of Te R
nanga o
Koukourarata would like to extend our heartfelt
aroha to all of our whnauka who have lost loved
ones over the past months particularly the whnau
of Makarini Pitama and Miriama Khu. N reira e
koutou te huka wairua haere atu r, moe mai r M
te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki e tiaki. piti hono
ttai hono rtou ki a rtou ka moe, piti hono ttai
hono ttou te huka ora ka noho, pai marire!
All packed
up and
ready to go
– Liz Maaka
(Wairewa) and
Traci Gibson
(Mahaanui
Kurataiao)
packing up the
kitchen
Rnaka Meeting
Now that winter is here our r
naka meetings will
shortly move to a start time of 10.30am on the
second Sunday of the month at the marae. Please
contact the ofce for more information.
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Kti Huirapa Rnaka Ki Puketeraki
Mori TV – ANZAC Day Features
Mori TV ran an interesting range of programmes
on ANZAC Day. Of signicance to us was the
feature on David and Ros Ellison returning a diary
to the whnau of Renata (Rusty) Wanoa.
Here is a photo of me with
my Koro, (Doug Stanton)
at his whare.
My Mum
and Dad took me to spend
ANZAC weekend with my
Koro and Gran in Napier. My
Koro is the President of the
Taradale R.S.A. and even
though I couldn’t go to the
Dawn Parade, we all enjoyed
the morning service at the
cenotaph and I loved meeting
all Gran and Koro’s friends.
It was my rst ever ANZAC
Day and my rst hongi too!
I would also like to wish my
Koro a “Happy Birthday” for
3 May, and a Special “Happy
Mother’s Day” to my Gran,
Patrick Collings
this is her rst one as a Gran!
about to lay
Arohanui,Sheldon Welsh x
the wreath at
(and my Mum, Catherine
Waikouaiti RSA on Stanton)
ANZAC Day.
Renata Wanoa and Mutu Ellison (David’s father)
were in a hospital PoW camp together, Renata was
injured. He wrote in his diary daily, recording his
failing health. When Renata passed away Mutu
continued writing in the diary and bought the diary
home to NZ with him. Lobb (Parekura) Te Kani
and Renata Wanoa (who was named after Rusty),
received the diary with emotion.
Also of special interest on ANZAC Day were the
ANZAC lm winners.
Kaahu White (TeRaki/Miller/Kaahu whnau) and
her classmates at Rawene School were surprised
and delighted to nd out that they won the tamariki
section of an ANZAC short lm competition on
Mori TV.
They went down from the Hokianga where Kaahu
now lives, to Mori TV in Auckland to receive their
award on ANZAC Day and they thoroughly enjoyed
the experience (including the spa at their motel!).
Kaahu was asked to be spokesperson for the
group and looked like a natural as she answered
questions about the making of their lm live to air.
So now it’s on to planning next year’s entry...
Patrick wearing with honour his great Pua Rangi’s
medals with his proud Pua Hawea Ellison and the
photo doing a hongi with his grandfather.
Classmates Kaahu White and Reuben Dick at
Mori TV.
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Happy Birthday
Sue Bouman – 20 April
Anthony Duff – 3 May – 20 years
Gill MacKenzie (née Parata) – 5 May
Simone Gordon – 21 May – 20 years
Ann Duff – 29 May – 45 years
Betty Kent – 30 May – 83 years
Steven Kent – 31 May – 37 years
Combined Rnaka Meetings
The following dates are conrmed for the
remainder of 2008. Combined r
naka meetings
are held at the Kkiri Centre, South Dunedin:
Monday 26 May
Monday 25 August
Monday 24 November
Congratulations
Emma Wyeth who graduated with her Ph.D from
Otago University on 17 May.
Te Rnanga tkou
All Ki Tahu Whnau Welcome. Nau Mai, Taut
Mai!
Te R
nanga o tkou have commenced a
series of wnaka which aim to increase whnau
awareness and understanding of whakapapa,
waiata, te reo, tikanga and kawa.
tune about the seasons, written especially for our
tamariki from tkou.
The theme of our rst wnaka was Takaroa, the
deity who resides over the ocean. On Saturday
morning we met down at the Portobello Aquarium.
He r wwhi ttara! What a beautiful sunny day
it was!
The next up and coming series include the
following kaupapa:
• Paikea
July 11 - 13
• Haki-te-kura September 12 - 14
• Tarewai
November 7 - 9
• Araiteuru
Date to be set
Thanks to the assistance and guidance from
Aquarium staff we had a productive time making
ph and bouncy balls out of rimurapa (bull kelp).
We also got to view some of the shing equipment
such as eel traps and other shing hooks and
apparatus used by our t
puna in the days gone
by. Whnau shared stories and knowledge about
shing and mahika kai which was enjoyed by all.
Tahu Ptiki gave us a very informative krero in
relation to our unique Ki Tahu creation story,
where Takaroa features as the rst husband
to Papat
nuku (earth) and uncle to Rakinui
(sky). Whnau also got to experience cooking
our treasured tuaki (cockles) in a rimurapa oven
bag! Te reka hoki! Namunamu! Rachel Wesley
reckons it was one of the best feeds of tuaki she
has experienced yet! We are all keen to try this
again!
All wnaka will be held at tkou Marae, and
will start with waiata at 7pm on Friday evenings
– and nish at 1pm Sunday afternoon. See the
following report to see what went on at the rst
wnaka.
Please contact the r
naka ofce to register your
interest: Telephone Nicola on 03 478 0352 or
email admin@otakouR
nanga.org.nz
Wnaka Reo 1
The rst of the tkou wnaka Series for 2008
was held 14 – 15 March. A small number of
whnau met up in the Marae boardroom on Friday
night at 7pm – 9pm, to make a start on learning
waiata. The aim of these sessions is to continue
to build on our tkou whnau repertoire, so that
we can stand united and draw on a pool of waiata
to suit a number of occasions and situations. We
started learning an old waiata written for Taiaroa
and a recently composed waiata with a catchy little
We were very fortunate to be welcomed at Tahu
and Megan’s’ delightful retreat on the Peninsula,
The Homestead, for a shared picnic lunch, basking
in the sun on the lawn, enjoying each others
company and taking in the stunning view. We had
an extremely productive afternoon reading and
translating an old Ngi Tahu tuhinga that features
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in the back of an Elsdon Best book about shing.
Tamariki and whnau had a great time creating
some positive memories while learning about
ourselves and we really look forward to the next
wnaka!
tkou Meeting Schedule – All Welcome
General Meetings
2pm, 13 July and 2pm, 14 September.
Annual General Meeting
1 pm, 9 November
Combined r
naka meetings (all start at 5.15pm at
the Kkiri Training Centre, South Dunedin)
26 May, 26 August and 24 November
Te Reo Kai
Every Monday night at 5.30pm whnau come
together to share kai and te reo in a practical and
casual forum at tkou Marae. If you want to come
along turn up with a plate and a willingness to give
te reo a go. All whnau are welcome, any level of
te reo is ne. No need to register, just turn up!
Congratulations
Debbie and Peter
Murphy
who
married at tkou
in April
Caron (née
Solomon) and
Gerard Ward
who married in
Rarotonga in April
Coming Up
We look forward to seeing members of the Russell
whnau back home for their reunion on Queens
Birthday weekend.
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Hokonui Rnanga
Hokonui R
nanga Waimumu Trust Report.
yet to be conrmed. The Waimumu Trust began
in 1984 with a series of hui in Murihiku where we
discussed the land use and the structure of the
Trust. The Mori Trustee had administered the
land up until this time. Between 1984 and 1990 the
trust was set up as an investigatory trust to see
what economic development opportunities there
were that could be of benet to owners. During
this time the Crown under Labour were developing
the Resource Management Act later to be used
by the Trustees in evidence during the Wai 1090
claim. I am going to discuss this claim as I consider
this to be the most important issue going forward
for the future of the Trust.
Waimumu Trust lands are in the rohe of Hokonui
R
nanga. The land ranges from the Southland
Plains to the foothills and hills, which make up the
Hokonui Hills. The hills make up most of the Trust
land; the titles are Waimumu, Lindhurst, Hokonui,
and Forest Hills. The Hokonui Hills were known in
the 1800s to have the biggest native land forest in
the central South Island. It was in these hills that a
Ngi Tahu chief had his p. One day looking out he
noticed a massive ock of birds, he sent some of
his expert hunters down to investigate. On arrival
they found that the birds were feeding on kana
kana. This place is known as Te Au Nui, or Mataura
Falls. Hokonui R
nanga now has New Zealand’s
rst fresh water mtaitai that incorporates Te Au
Nui.
The Crown passed Forestry Legislation in 1999
and exempted SILNA Lands, but through the
local bodies the Crown was able to have some
control. Waimumu Trust, along with other SILNA
Land Trustees, objected and has been ever since
1990. Under the umbrella of Rau Murihiku Whenua
Mori lodged claim, Wai 158. The Waimumu
Trust eventually withdrew from this group, as they
wanted to form another body. We decided that we
would deal with the Crown when we needed to
about our lands.
Another story handed down through the generations
by our tpuna was the battles between two chiefs,
one Ngti Mamoe and the other Ngi Tahu. They
were famous for their warring and no marriage
or koha could x their broken relationship. When
they died they were buried facing one another so
that they could keep “an eye on one another” for
eternity.
In 2002/2003, the Crown decided they would
amend the Forestry Act and bring all SILNA Lands
in line with the European Indigenous forest owners;
the Trustees objected and engaged Chen Palmer
Public Law specialists, to take our argument to the
Waitangi Tribunal. The outcome was that the Crown
was found to have breached the Treaty and after
a hearing the Tribunal made recommendations in
favour of the Trust.
Our ancestors had a trail that went through the
Hokonui Hills; the trails are still there today. As
children we were taught that there is one particular
place that has the karakia stone. Our tpuna stopped
and had prayers here before carrying on inland.
I have seen a photograph of identied tpuna
gathered around this stone during a hkoi. Hokonui
R
nanga is the kaitiaki of this area. Recently this
stone was uplifted, it weighs around 6 tonne. The
local Pkeh found the people responsible and
reprimanded them and told them to put it back.
They then passed the information on to us. It was
agreed that we would recognise them as kaitiaki.
Most of them were bought up in the area and are
aware of the history. We are in the process of
searching for whi tapu sites and other sites that
are part of our history and oral traditions.
The Trustees accepted these recommendations
and are working through them; progress is slow as
the Crown has never been keen to accommodate
SILNA owners. We have been in discussions
for the past 19 months and to date nothing has
been put on the table that we can give serious
consideration to.
There has been feedback from the Crown that there
is fragmentation within the Waimumu Trust, this is
not the case. Taare Bradshaw and I are working
closely together to protect land owners interests.
Many of you will be owners of what is now Waimumu
Trust Lands which is the subject of an AGM to be
held at the Mori Land Court on 15 June 2008, time
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The trustees also recently met with the Minister of
Conservation and Allan McKenzie of the Nature
Heritage Fund to progress Waitangi Tribunal
recommendations. Allan hopes to attend the AGM
in June 2008.
We believe the Crown spreads this information as
part of their delaying tactics. In the last ve years
companies interested in commercial ventures such
as wind farms, eco–tourism and logging, have
approached the trustees. The latter two have been
considered, however, because of the Crown and
local bodies’ bylaws it was sensible to negotiate
with the Crown under the conditions of the RMA.
This is where the Trust is, as at May 2008. There
is a possibility of a Crown representative attending
our AGM to outline the NHF proposal.
The Crown under the NHF Fund requires that the
land be locked up in perpetuity; I don’t see the
NHF as a just settlement. The Crown is talking
settlement, I am not it appears. I have not up
to this time received any information from the
Crown, nor the Hon Michael Cullen – Minister
of Waitangi Claims/Finance and Deputy Leader
conrming whether Wai 1090 Waitangi Tribunal
recommendations have been rejected. I have sent
a letter to his ofce with copies to 17 other MP’s for
him to either conrm or deny.
Finally, information mandated from our AGM on 15
June will be included in the next copy of Te Pnui
R
naka in July.
Rewi Anglem and Taare Bradshaw Trustees
Waihpai Rnaka
Ng Mate
Our deepest sympathy and love goes out to the
Te Au whnau for the loss of a mum, sister, aunty,
tua and a bloody good kai mahi of Murihiku Marae.
Sadly gone after a short illness but never forgotten.
Thank you Tania for your mahi and aroha to the
people of Murihiku marae.
ora tua, even on the cold mornings they still come
twice a week. Ka pai!
Diabetes Class
Our diabetes class had it’s whakamutunga on
Thursday 8 May – very well run and very enjoyable.
A lot of laughs at our PHATS II MEKE Diabetes
Prevention Programme, hope we have another
one.
Arohanui whnau. Kia kaha, kia mau, kia
manawanui. Ng mate haere, haere, haere koutou,
haere koutou kua wehe atu ki te p.
25 Year Celebrations
Preparations are well on the way for the Murihiku
Marae 25 year Celebrations 31 May – 1 June.
Looking forward to that.
Also to the Clarke Whnau for the loss of a father,
brother, uncle and pua, Richard Clarke. Takoto
mai, Koro haere ki te waka o ng t
puna, haere ki
te reinga te wairua ng t
puna haere, haere, haere
atu ra.
On a lighter note it wasn’t so long ago we were
saying goodbye to the whnau off to the tt Islands,
well it’s time to say yum yum now, they will all be
home this month. Time sure goes by. All the whnau
here at Waihpai are ok as we hope you are too.
Gees it’s only six months until the Hui--Tau.
Arohanui whnau. Kia kaha kia mau kia
manawanui.
Kia ora mai n ttou ng mihi aroha kia koutou e te
whnau o Ngi Tahu me ng r
nanga arohanui o
te whnau o Waihpai R
nanga. Kia ora.
Lots of things happened and there’s lots happening.
Well that’s about it from us, take care look after
one another.
Tai Chi
Well time really ies when you are having fun. The
whnau o Waihpai R
nanga are into their 9th week
of Tai Chi and attendance has been awesome. Kia
Arohanui
Katch ya
Squirrell on the Hill
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raka Aparima Rnaka
guests the progress of the native plantings. Ranui
was especially interested in nding possible paru
(mud for dyeing) sites and seeing the p harakeke
(plantation) of the t
puna.
Te Koawa Turoa o Tkitimu
Te Koawa Turoa o Tkitimu is under lease to raka
Aparima Health & Social Services NKMP Trust,
raka Aparima R
naka and Awarua R
naka.
raka Aparima Health & Social Services are
responsible for the day to day management and
development of the valley and for co-coordinating
whnau, hap
, iwi and community bookings to
ensure the site is well utilised.
Over the next two days we energetically spliced
our way through the gorse, making new planting
tracks in preparation for planting trips, as well as
clearing away weeds around existing plants. To
balance out the work, we went for another walk
around the motu to see the p harakeke and to
explore the other parts of the island. Ranui noted
that there was both harakeke and wharariki at the
plantation.
We have a whnau staff member on site ve days
per week. With sleeping for 30, well appointed
dining, kitchen and ablution blocks the valley
boasts spectacular views of the Takitimu ranges.
For those interested in environmental restoration
work there are many projects to make progress on.
Over Easter whnau went into a frenzy and had a
cleaning bee at the valley. It was such fun. We
were keen to ensure the place was sparkling for
whnau who were having a wnanga on site the
following weekend.
On the last evening and the next morning, Ranui
guided Rangimaria, Joan and Sharon in making
kete. You could cut the air with a knife for all the
intense concentration they were manifesting! For
a break from the work and wnaka, we enjoyed a
delicious homemade sponge cake made by Joan
with rhubarb grown on the island, and also a BBQ
with freshly-caught pua. It was a privilege to have
Ranui with us as well as the other volunteers to
help with the restoration of the island.
Te Koawa Turoa o Tkitimu is perfect for retreats,
conferences, wnanga, and time out to restore the
senses, enjoy bush walks and engage ancestral
whenua.
For booking enquiries or to request a brochure
and information map ph: 0800 925 242 and ask for
Tracey or Melanie. Competitive rates are available
for Ki Tahu whnui. Nau mai haere mai.
Herenga Pito
As some of you may have read in Mark Solomon’s
krero last month I was privileged to travel with
Dean Whaanga from Awarua, to Wuhan, China
with a special piece of Takiwai gifted to cement the
Sister City Relationship between Wuhan and the
Christchurch City Council.
Our journey was a whirl-wind of airports, planes
and ofcial functions and we were away just six
days, including 48hours of travel! Departing from
Christchurch, our rst hurdle was negotiating with
Air NZ over our excess luggage, which they wanted
Ranui Ngarimu Visit to Marae & Rarotoka
Eleven of us, including Ranui, ew to Rarotoka for
a special weekend of mahi and harakeke wnaka.
After a welcome and a cup of tea, we eagerly
strolled along the gorse gully loop to show our
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to charge $1,000 for (something we were to face
again in Hong Kong). Thankfully we were lucky to
have one of Air NZ’s regional managers with us
who somehow sweet-talked them into turning a
blind-eye. Travelling via Auckland, the pounamu
enjoyed a seat in the cabin and then transferring to
Hong Kong it was secured in a closet in rst-class
while Dean and I enjoyed the cosiness of economy.
Everywhere we went people awaited us to assist
and all arrangements ran smoothly, including us
when our gate at Hong Kong Airport was changed
at the last minute from 28 to 60; this necessitated a
sprint down two escalators and a short train ride!
to its new home at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
& Trade, where a newly refurbished building has
been designated as a museum to house gifts from
various Sister Cities around the world. Herenga Pito is the rst taonga to be placed in the museum
and takes pride of place. Following the blessing
and conclusion of our ofcial role there was a few
hours of frenzied sight-seeing and last minute giftbuying for the whnau before we were back on a
plane and heading home.
I would like to especially acknowledge my travelling
companion Dean for his good company and all the
preparation work he did before the trip, Aunty Doe
Parata for entrusting us with the beautiful paki we
wore, the staff at Christchurch City Council and
Te R
nanga for their efforts in making the trip so
successful and of course the whnau at home for
allowing me to experience this wonderful adventure
and represent them. Ng mihi nui ki a koutou
katoa.
N Ann Johnstone
We were met at Wuhan Airport and the transfer
to our hotel was a short 25minute ride down the
freeway. Wuhan is the biggest city in Central China
and the fourth biggest in China with a population of
8.5 million. It is the capital of Hubei Province located
at the intersection of the Yangtze and Hanshui Rivers.
These two rivers divide Wuhan into three parts, which
are generally known as Wuhan’s Three Towns. Water
surface occupies 25% of Wuhan’s total area and is
commonly know as the city of 100 lakes and the
province of a 1,000 lakes. The city is undergoing
huge development and buildings are literally
springing up overnight on every corner, alongside
this, the local government is hugely supportive of
‘greening’ their city and lush plantings and small
parks cram every available precious space.
The next couple of days were spent acclimatising,
exploring, cultural sights, shopping and eating,
eating, eating… The highlight of my trip was
denitely the friendly people and the amazing
hospitality extended to us. The only down side
to this was our days tended to be over-organised
and we were escorted everywhere we went. I
think Dean and I almost gave them heart failure
when we suggested we would jump in a taxi and
take ourselves to the museum, but we managed
to escape and negotiated a safe passage. Who
needs Disneyland, try taking a taxi ride in China,
denitely not for the faint-hearted, but $20 NZ
will buy you 1 ½ hours of sheer thrills and heartstopping entertainment.
On a more ofcial note and the real reason we
were there, a State function was held on the
Monday evening with the Mayor of Wuhan and
local dignitaries. Following formal speeches and
the presentation of the pounamu we all enjoyed an
8 course dinner which included NZ wines and a
whole kura each, courtesy of Ngi Tahu Seafood.
The next morning Dean and I escorted the pounamu
Herenga Pito and Ann and Dean at ofcial
presentation
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The Ofce Of Te Rnanga O Ngi Tahu
From 15 July 2008, all eligibility requests and
application forms will be processed rst by the
Contact Centre. To receive an application form,
you will need to ring 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942
472).
Education
Grants and Scholarships 2007 Data
Each year, Te R
nanga supports tertiary students
to participate in tertiary education. In 2007, 499
Ngi Tahu students were supported. Of these,
44 received scholarships and 455 were awarded
grants.
What this Means
To date, checking eligibility and issuing of application
forms has been done by our Out of School Tuition
Administrator. From July 15, the Contact Centre
will do this. The Contact Centre will be able to
check your details and then will issue you with a
form. All other enquiries and support will continue
to be managed by our administrator.
Most students (346) were attending a university,
with 89 attending a polytechnic, 8 at wnanga and
56 other types of institutions. In 2007, there were
9 PhD students, 53 doing Post-graduate studies,
329 undertaking degrees, 50 taking Diplomas and
58 studying at Certicate level.
Reason for the Changes
Whnau will now have ve day a week coverage
for requests. This will allow for a speedier turnaround of applications. The changes also bring
this service into line with other services that are
handled through the Contact Centre.
Out of School Tuition – Administration
Changes
Ngi Tahu Education is making some changes
to how we manage the Out of School Tuition
application process.
If you have any concerns about the changes,
please phone the Contact Centre who will put you
through to our administrator in the rst instance.
to work with Joan on a one-on-one basis to develop
a nancial plan that will assist you in turning your
dreams into reality then contact the Financial
Independence Programme on 0800 KAI TAHU or
download the application form off the Ngi Tahu
website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Ngi Tahu Financial
Independence Programme
We have a winner!!
Fifteen year-old Daniel Turipa from Gore is the
winner of the whnau holiday for four to Australia’s
Gold Coast. – Congratulations Daniel! Daniel
attended the Wealth Creation Seminar in Hokonui
with his Dad back in November last year.
“At rst I didn’t believe it and then it was like wow”,
said Daniel. Daniel and his whnau will hopefully
take the trip later this year – his rst ever trip out of
New Zealand.
How good were your money habits?
By now many of you will have had an opportunity
to test the health of your money habits using the
Money Habits quiz sent out with last month’s TPR.
If you didn’t do too well use your initial score as
a benchmark, make some changes to your habits
and then retest yourself in a few months time to
gauge any improvement you might have made.
Financial Planning with Whnau
Twenty-six whnau are now on board and working
with Joan on the development of individual nancial
plans. By the end of the programme some 72
whnau will be on the Programme.
If you didn’t receive the Money Habits pamphlet
it can be downloaded from the Ngai Tahu website:
www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz go to the Financial
Independence page in the ‘What’s Happening’
section.
If you are interested in applying to the programme
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Minimising Your Fixed Costs
Everyday we are being told through the media
about the gloomy nancial situation New Zealand
is currently facing and for everyone regardless of
their nancial situation the economic downturn
is having an impact on our daily lives. If you are
feeling like you are in an impossible situation and
there is no way you can do anything more to make
ends meet, take a look at your xed household
costs and consider whether there are changes that
can be made. These costs include:
• Electricity
• Gas
• Water
• Transport
• Telephone
• Heating
• Bank fees
use energy saving bulbs, close off unused areas,
limit time in showers. Every dollar you save can
go towards easing the load of making ends meet
rather than to the electricity company.
The rst step is to work out what you are paying
for each of these costs every year. You can do that
by looking back at old bills or at bank statements.
Then in order of expense look at each one and see
if there is any way you can get the cost down. For
example, you can shop around between different
power providers to nd a scheme that best suits
your needs. Some are cheaper than others. Some
offer different splits between xed charges and the
cost of units used. You should work out what best
suits you. Then, on the home front look at how you
can use less power, e.g., turn down thermostats,
Send In Your Financial Questions
If you have a question about your nances that you
would like answered please send it to: The Ngi
Tahu Financial Independence Programme, PO
Box 13,469, Christchurch.
Phone charges are often very high in some homes
as most household not only have a landline but
also mobile phones and internet. Do an audit of
what you have and are using and try to rationalise
do you need a landline and a mobile? Are you
on the best plans? Are you paying a fortune for
internet facilities? Remember that all you save can
be put to better use.
You can follow the same exercise with transport.
How much are you spending each week on running
your car? Could you be saving money by taking
the bus, riding a bike or walking?
For More Information
If you would like to know more about the programme,
check out the ‘What’s Happening’ section on
the Ngi Tahu website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz or
call 0800 KAI TAHU and ask for the Financial
Independence Programme.
Ngi Tahu Fund
The April Funding Round is Closed
A broad range of projects have been submitted
for the Ngi Tahu Fund Assessment Committee to
review. They will be meeting at the end of June,
with all applicant decision letters being posted soon
after. Details about all funded projects should be
available on the ‘secure section’ of our website by
the end of July.
Evaluation/Prize Draw
A big thank you to all of those who completed our
online or hardcopy questionnaire. The information
provided will help critique the fund and improve
it for future generations. For those who entered
the prize draw, this will be drawn at the end of this
month with winners being notied directly.
For further information, application forms or
advice on eligibility please contact the:
Ngi Tahu Fund Co-ordinator
Ana Rolleston
PO Box 13046, Christchurch
Ph:
03 371 2653 or 0800 WHAI RAWA
Email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Project Reports
Thank you to all successful applicants and sponsors
who have returned project reports. A small reminder
that the Ngi Tahu Fund will no longer support
applications where the applicant and/or sponsor
have outstanding project reports.
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has doubled for 2008 to a maximum of $200. The
ratio’s remain the same, 1:1 for adults (you save
$200 over 2008 and you receive the matched
saving of $200 in March 2009), and 1:4 for Whai
Rawa members aged under 16 (you save $50 and
you receive the matched savings incentive of $200
from Te R
nanga in March 2009).
Whai Rawa
Congratulations to all those that have joined Whai
Rawa. We are receiving a steady stream of new
applications and as at 1 May we have over 13,200
Whai Rawa members.
If you are unsure how to set up saving within Whai
Rawa please call our Contact Centre on 0800 942
472 or email us at whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and
we will send some information out to you.
Some interesting statistics
As at April 2008 we had 31% of registered Ngi
Tahu as members of Whai Rawa. The table below
provides a geographic breakdown of Whai Rawa
members compared to the total registered Ngi
Tahu population in each region.
Region
Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Canterbury
Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Manawatu/Wanganui
Marlborough
Nelson
Northland
Otago
Southland
Taranaki
Tasman
Waikato
Wellington
West Coast
Enrolled with
Te Rnanga
Whai Rawa
Members
3174
1817
10457
324
1333
1597
748
529
480
2950
2740
343
263
2466
3298
544
1344
746
3934
124
398
558
231
206
158
1151
895
133
101
844
1284
202
%
42%
41%
38%
38%
30%
35%
31%
39%
33%
39%
33%
39%
38%
34%
39%
37%
Please note these gures do not include the 6300
people who are enrolled with Te Rnanga but
haven’t supplied a current address. Therefore
almost all the percentages are higher than the
overall membership level of 31%
Don’t miss out on matched savings – start
saving today
We have seven months to go until the end of the
year. To ensure you and your whnau are eligible
to receive the maximum matched savings incentive
($200) from Te R
nanga set up regular saving into
your Whai Rawa account today.
Adults need to save $200 – that’s $29 per month
from June to reach $200 by the end of the year.
Child members (aged under 16) need to save $50
– that’s $8 per month from June to reach $50 by
the end of the year.
If you decide to wait a month and start in July, then
to achieve the maximum matched saving an adult
will have to save $34 a month for six months and a
child will have to save $9 a month for six months.
Please note: the minimum deposit that we can
accept is $10 per transaction. That could be $10 a
week, a fortnight or a month.
Whai Rawa six-monthly statements
Six monthly Whai Rawa statements are being
posted out in late May so please keep an eye out
for them. If you haven’t received your statement by
early June please call us and let us know.
What these percentages show is that we have a
reasonably even spread of Whai Rawa membership
across the country. Also of note is that 48% of the
Ngi Tahu population aged under 16 are members
and 59% of them received matched savings
for 2007 savings, compared with 47% of adult
members.
Online information
You are able to see your Whai Rawa account
online. All you need to do is go to our website www.
ngaitahu.iwi.nz and go to the Ngi Tahu Whnui
area. Once there, you will see a link to the Ngi
Tahu Community Net secure area. To go into this
area you will need your 6-digit Whai Rawa number
(this is the same as your Whakapapa number and
is the number on your Whai Rawa Card) to enter in
the account space and a 4-digit PIN number (if you
can’t nd this number ring the Contact Centre and
they can tell you what your PIN is). Once you are in
the secure area, press on Whai Rawa in the menu
Funds under investment now total well over
$6.5million, and we are receiving approximately
$100,000 a month from members saving their own
money into their Whai Rawa accounts.
Matched savings incentive doubled for 2008
The matched saving incentive from Te R
nanga
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and then you will have access to your account via
Account Details.
Visit to regions
Part of our strategy is to visit regions to provide
informal hui on Whai Rawa and savings in general.
If you would like us to visit your region, please let
us know by calling the Contact Centre on 0800 942
472.
Where
Venue
When
Nelson
Aloha Lodge,
19 Beach Road,
Tahunanui
27 Pah St,
Motueka
Wholemeal
Café, Takaka
5.30pm to 7pm
Thursday 19 June
Motueka
Takaka
Our rst visit is to Te Tau Ihu (the top of the South
Island) towards the end of June. This will be a
good opportunity to ask questions about Whai
Rawa. We will also have nancial education savings
packs available, Whai Rawa application packs and
Whakapapa registration forms available.
11.30am to 1pm
Friday 20 June
12 noon to 1pm
Monday 23 June
Call us for a copy of the savings pack
Call our friendly Contact Centre team on 0800
WHAI RAWA (942 472) for our savings pack which
contains easy ideas to help you save. For more
information about Whai Rawa and a copy of the
free investment statement call 0800 WHAI RAWA
(0800 942 472) or email us at
whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Please let us know if you would like to attend with
your whnau – we would love to see you there!
Further to the pnui in December’s issue of Te
Pnui R
naka, we are now requesting Ngi Tahu
artists, who are interested in showing and selling
their work at Te Papa Retail Store to:
• submit your artworks depicting one of the
key themes above
• submit an artist statement of approximately
150 words
Mö Tatou – Te Papa
Calling Ngi Tahu Artists For Showcase At
Te Papa Store During M Ttou, Ngi Tahu
Exhibition.
In conjunction with M Ttou, Te Papa has
conrmed that they wish to accommodate two
Ngi Tahu showcases in their retail store during
the period of our Ngi Tahu Exhibition. The rst
showcase is being planned July/August 2008,
followed by a second larger showcase next year in
July/August 2009.
Please send your artworks by 5pm, Friday 13 June
2008 to:
Ngi Tahu Showcase Artworks
6th Floor, 158 Hereford Street
Christchurch
or
PO Box 13046,
Christchurch
The rst Showcase will focus on a smaller number
of artists who are working with a variety of art such
as jewellery, pounamu, wood, bone, shell, weaving
and other items of work. The artworks are expected
to focus on the four exhibition themes: tenacity,
innovation, sustainability, and culture.
For any information please contact:
Koa Mantell
Iwi Steering Group member
24 Tenby Street
Moeraki R.D.2
Palmerston, Otago.
Email: koamantell @ orcon.net.nz
Telephone 03 4394456
Selection of all art work will be made by members
of the Te Papa Retail Store sales team during June
and they will make the nal selection as to whose
artwork will be included in the 2008 Showcase.
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from the date that the application was accepted.
Kotahi Mano Kika
The award could be used to support the
following:
• Course fees towards intensive language
development ie immersion programmes
etc.
• Individualised training programmes, tutor
costs.
• Attending a Kura Reo throughout New
Zealand.
• Travel/accommodation costs to attend
language courses.
What is K Manukura o te reo?
K Manukura o te reo is an initiative aligned with the
Kotahi Mano Kika vision. This is a special p
tea
to help enhance regional Te Reo Mori expertise
focusing on our papa kika, Te Reo teaching and
language revitalisation expertise within our Ngi
Tahu communities.
K Manukura o te reo Strategic Goals:
• Increase focus on regional leaders practicing
intergenerational language transmission
• Those teaching Ki Tahu reo within Te
Waipounamu
• Increase the pool of potential cultural leaders
who are engaged in Ki Tahu communities.
Types of activities that will not be funded:
• Minor Te Reo papers within a generic
degree ie must be intensive language
programmes.
• Capital works i.e. course books, course
resources;
• Salary, wages;
• Laptops;
• Cell phones;
• Childcare costs;
• Koha – this is the responsibility of those
running a project and should come from
themselves;
• Major building works, equipment or vehicles
as the sole or primary purpose of the grant
application;
The selection committee will consider projects/
initiatives that support at least two of the funds
three strategic goals.
How to apply:
Applications can be received throughout the year.
How much is available?
Participants can apply for up to $5000 although
less may be awarded subject to the number of
suitable applicants for each deadline. Preference
will be given to participants who are committed to
the kaupapa under the Kotahi Mano Kika vision
of increasing the numbers of Ngi Tahu speakers
of Te Reo, to raise the critical awareness of the
importance of Te Reo to Ngi Tahu identity and
thirdly to support Ngi Tahu whnau to use te reo
as a communicative everyday language within the
home.
You can apply by downloading the application
form from the website www.kmk.Mori.nz or get
a paper application form:
• From the Christchurch based KMK
Facilitator (details below);
Or
• By downloading a PDF version from the
KMK website.
Please phone Keela Atkinson on 03 363 8928 or
021 987486 or email keela.atkinson@ngaitahu.iwi.
nz if you require further information or assistance
with your application process.
Who can apply?
You need to be able to demonstrate an intermediate
to advanced level of Te Reo, be involved within your
Ngi Tahu community, be committed 100% to your
personal language development and practicing
intergenerational language transmission and be
living in Te Waipounamu.
Once you have completed this application send it
along with any attachments to:
By providing limited nancial assistance,
participants are able to take up opportunities they
might not otherwise be able to afford or participate
in.
Things you should know
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged.
Applicants do not have to pay GST on funds
received.
Duration of assistance will be available for one year
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Courses for 2009 will be from:
Course 1
31 January – 19 February 2009
Course 2
1 March – 20 March 2009
Aoraki Bound 2009
Ekea K Tiritiri o te Moana……
Ascend to the heights of your aspirations….
Karawhuia Ngi Tahu!
Planning for next year’s courses is well under way
and I thought it was appropriate to reect on those
courses that have been before.
Check out the website www.aorakibound.co.nz for
relevant forms and information.
Applications will be accepted now. There will
be some support funding available but some
conditions may apply. Please contact Henrietta
Latimer for further information by phone 0800
WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472) or email Henrietta.
Latimer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Including the pilot course back in 2006, six courses
have been completed to date. Interesting to note
some of the statistics:
• Each course has 14 places and of the 84
available we lled 69.
• 52 Ngi Tahu attended.
• Those attending from other iwi
numbered 3.
• Those who were non-mori numbered 13.
• Gender division was 40 females and 29
males.
• Within age ranges of 18-25 years 19, 26-39
years 29, 40-49 years 15 and 50+ years 6.
• Staff who participated were from the Ofce
7, Holdings 1, Property 2, Tahu FM 1 and
Seafood 1, Te Tapuae 1.
This course is proving to be very popular and I
want to thank those r
nanga who have supported
their whnau to participate.
Kupe Watch, March 2008
Ngi Tahu Mori
Rock Art Trust
(audiovisual and computer interactive) resources
that will form part of the Centre experience.
Over the last month this work has included a lm
shoot featuring some stunning rock art sites, and
interviews relating to aspects of the wider story of
rock art. These will be turned into a series of 1
– 2 minute long mini documentaries that can be
accessed within the Centre.
Over the last two years the majority of the Trust’s
work has been focused on the development of a
Mori Rock Art Centre in Timaru. The Rock Art
Centre will be a world-class cultural tourism facility
which raises awareness of Mori rock art at local,
national and international levels, while generating
revenue for the Trust’s ongoing work in rock art
protection and management. A lot of effort has gone
into raising the $2.2 million required to complete the
project. Currently the Trust has secured more than
$1.2 million, and has now completed and lodged
funding applications for the remainder.
Two young talents – Brett Tamati Elliffe (aka
Kommikal) and Marissa Barry – were cast as the
presenters for these documentaries. The camera
follows them on a journey of discovery as they visit
the sites, and learn more about their signicance
to current generations of iwi members. The Trust
In late 2007, the Ngi Tahu Fund provided a grant of
$280,000 for the Trust to develop the ‘multi-media’
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would like to acknowledge all those people that
agreed to be interviewed, particularly the children
and teachers of the Arowhenua School who had
such a long wait for the lm crew to arrive!
The kids from the Arowhenua School visit the Te
Manunui rock art site.
Ben Te Aika gives an artist’s perspective of the
rock art.
Brian Allingham being lmed at Totara Valley
appropriate? Was it acceptable? Was it even
desirable to enhance access to these valuable
taonga? These were some of the heavily debated
questions facing the consultative group of r
nanga
representatives when we met with Chris Adam,
Regional Manager, Archives NZ – Te Rua Mahara
o te Kawanatanga, and his team, back in 2006.
K Puna Krero o
Ki Tahu
It wasn’t a “Lights, Cameras, Action” moment
but it was with a sense of quiet satisfaction that
we pushed the button to launch the Archives NZ
website relating to Ngi Tahu material on 29 April
on the Ground Floor of Te Waipounamu House.
It was agreed by the group that ‘sensitive’ material
would only be available on the Ngi Tahu secure
site while non-sensitive information could be
made available by Archives NZ online. ‘Sensitive’
information was dened as genealogical information
on lines of descent. Personal information per se,
such as that found in many letters to or from the
Government to individuals, would not be classed
as sensitive for this purpose but each rep took the
material back to their marae and the nal decisions
remained with the r
nanga members.
Present were the Chief Executive Ofcer and many
kaimahi from Archives NZ, Te Pae Whakawairua,
the Mori Advisory Council to Archives NZ, David
O’Connell, as proxy for Anake our Te R
nanga o
Ngi Tahu CEO, members of the Working Party
who represented each of the Canterbury R
nanga
and kaimahi who had developed a relationship or
had a burning interest in Archives.
Archives NZ Christchurch is a veritable treasure
trove of information, largely untapped by Ngi Tahu
whnui, mainly because most of us don’t know what
is there, but also because archival information is
more difcult to access than other public sources
of information.
Archives NZ presented some design options for
the website and a free online software package,
Gallery2, was used – it is not the ashest but is
easily navigable and the material is clear. It is also
very easy to use and documents can go on the
web within minutes of being digitised. Charisma
Rangipunga agreed to do the translations of the
contextual information in Ngi Tahu dialect as part
of making it our own.
It’s all publicly accessible information but did we
really want to publish this on the web? Was it
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records to be added to either the secure Ngi Tahu
site or the Archives New Zealand site.
The items on display cover many different subjects
from correspondence to grants, maps and reports
on local r
naka, created or received by the
Provincial Government between 1853 and1877.
Some examples of archives that could be
candidates for digitisation in future include:
Lands and Survey Ofce le S458, Mori Land
Native Affairs Ofce Outward Letter Book 1878-80
Stamp Duties Ofce – Native Succession Order
registers.
This was a modest project, a progression of the
relationship between Archives NZ and Ngi Tahu,
a window of opportunity to view a small part of the
lives of our t
puna, our past at our ngertips. One
whnau group member commented that it was
startling to see their t
puna name in a list which
made them more real. It’s all part of the larger
concept of information management where we
are moving out from the connes of the physical
repositories into the virtual environment of the
web – to make information available to all whnui
whether they live within the rohe or further aeld at
the click of a mouse.
The website is available for viewing at this
address:
http://www.christchurch.archives.govt.
nz/v/christchurch/Ngai+Tahu+Galleries/
Ngai+Tahu+CP+SSF+Material/?g2_
highlightId=583
More sensitive information can be accessed on
the Members Only Ngi Tahu website: http://www.
ngaitahu.iwi.nz/Ngai%20Tahu%20Whanui
We are all keen for a project to identify all pre1900 references to Ngi Tahu in the Christchurch
holdings but this remains resource driven. There
is now a process to gain approval for additional
N Lesley Te Maiharoa-Sykes
Registration forms can be downloaded from our
Ngi Tahu website, just click on the whakapapa
link to direct you to the Application for Registration
form. Also available for downloading are copies
of the ‘Ngi Tahu Kaumtua Alive In 1848 as
established by the Mori Land Court in 1925 and
the Ngi Tahu Census Committee in 1929’ or more
commonly referred to as ‘THE BLUE BOOK’.
Whakapapa Ngi
Tahu
With the upcoming Papatipu R
nanga Elections
we wish to ensure that all those enrolled with
the Whakapapa Unit receive their voting papers.
Your ongoing support in encouraging whnau to
update their contact details is, as always greatly
appreciated.
However if you do not have access to the internet,
feel free to ring or email us and we will send forms
out to you.
To all of the people that responded to our mailout
last year to assist with these GNA’s thank you very
much for your prompt reply’s and lovely messages.
We will be looking to do a similar mailout in the not
too distant future.
But then again you are always welcome to call into
Te Waipounamu House, just check in with Larissa
or Anne at reception on the 5th oor, then come
on up to the 6th oor, where Arapata, Joseph and
Karen will assist you with any registration queries.
There is a complete list of GNA’s posted on our
website, www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz and also each
r
nanga ofce has a copy pertaining to members
who afliate to them, so please check these lists
and contact us on the 0800 Whai Rawa (0800
942 472) free calling number or by email info@
ngaitahu.iwi.nz with your changes or inquiries.
Please remember to bring a copy of your full
birth certicate, listing your Ngi Tahu parent is
necessary for registration.
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Ngāi Tahu
Graduate and
Alumni Programme
Matakahi Kaipakihi
Strength in culture and commerce
A CAREER THAT MATTERS –
ANZ NATIONAL 2009 GRADUATE PROGRAMME
ANZ National touches the lives of almost every New Zealander. Through some
of New Zealand’s best known financial brands (ANZ, The National Bank, UDC,
Eftpos New Zealand, Bonus Bonds, and Direct Broking) we enjoy remarkable scale,
diversity, resources and influence. We also have a global reach as part of ANZ Group,
which is among the top 50 banks in the world.
We offer fantastic opportunities for recent graduates from all University disciplines
through our 12 month Graduate Programme. Do you see yourself working
amongst the energy of a dealing room or perhaps getting involved in some of the
many exciting initiatives within the technology team? Each year we offer graduates
diverse opportunities to work across our organisation.
As part of the programme we are committed to providing you with ongoing
learning and mentoring support. With us you will meet new people, make lots of
contacts and have your work individuality recognised as well as meeting new friends
and becoming a valued part of our whanau.
BP GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAMME
Our Graduate programme is designed to provide you with a broad range of learning
experiences, challenges, and opportunities within BP New Zealand.
Our individually tailored on the job training programme will allow you to gain a
variety of new skills and knowledge by giving you the opportunity to spend some
time working in our operational areas with operationally-minded people, working
with people in different business / commerce teams on strategic projects or in sales
and marketing teams.
You will also enjoy being able to share experiences and learn from a network of
other graduates who have completed the programme.
Our flexible approach provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how the
business operates. Past graduates have found experience invaluable in progressing
their careers within BP after completion of the programme.
If you like what you hear, come and visit our stand at the following Careers Fairs
from March to May where you will have the opportunity to talk to us and some
of our recent graduates about our organisation and their experiences on the
programme.
University
Accounting
General
Other
Waikato
Management 2 April
Victoria
Technology 10 April
Massey
General 6 May
Victoria
General 8 May
Victoria
Technology 9 May
Otago
General 12 May
Canterbury
General 14 May
Applications are now open and close 30 May 2008. For further information and to
apply for the programme visit www.anznational.co.nz
We are looking for graduates with:
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. As intellectual capital
resides in our people, it is imperative that you can get on with a broad range of
people and respect their knowledge, opinions and differences.
• Problem solving, with good analytical skills - who can look at the bigger
picture as well as focus on the detail.
• With leadership potential, who can motivate and influence others’ towards
a shared goal.
Though we are assessing people against a set of criteria, we do recognise that every
person has unique strengths and capabilities. Therefore, we encourage people to
highlight these at every point of the selection process.
Our graduate program commences at the end of 2008.
To apply please complete the graduate application form
that will be available on our website from 28th April 2008.
www.bp.co.nz
Tourism and Aged Healthcare sectors. As a leader in the growing Māori and South
Primary Objectives:
1. To create exciting commercial employment opportunities
for Ngāi Tahu graduates.
Island economies, Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group is responsible for creating wealth for
2.
To provide a graduate development programme that enhances the
participants’ Ngāi Tahu knowledge and association.
3.
To increase the pool of Ngāi Tahu who have strong commercial skills
and an involvement with their Rūnanga or the tribal corporate.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group, the wholly owned investment company of Te Rūnanga
o Ngāi Tahu, has a portfolio of investments in the Rural, Property, Seafood,
our Ngāi Tahu shareholders.
Ngāi Tahu Graduate and Alumni Programme
As part of our commitment to supporting young Ngāi Tahu to develop commercial
skills, Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group is working with our commercial partners to
provide graduate employment opportunities for Ngāi Tahu tertiary graduates.
For further information about the graduate program, please contact Adrienne Sykes on
(03) 371-2599 or adrienne.sykes@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.
YOUR CAREER WILL BE BETTER OFF WITH
BANK OF NEW ZEALAND
Positions that are open to graduates often arise within a number of our business
units throughout the country and include: Corporate Banking, Finance, Agri
Business, Marketing, Business and Retail banking services.
Bank of New Zealand is a leader in the financial services industry. If you are
passionate about customers and are looking to work for an organisation that
believes in giving its people stimulating and challenging work assignments and
fantastic career opportunities, you’ll be better off considering a career with Bank of
New Zealand.
To view all current vacancies visit our website: www.careers.bnz.co.nz
We are always looking for graduates who are ambitious, energetic and interested
in developing a career within the financial services industry.
MAKE YOUR MARK AT MWH
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Event: Careers Fair
Thrive in a busy challenging environment
Our 750 professionals in New Zealand deliver projects across the sectors of
transportation, water, wastewater, environmental, energy, industrial, and building
services. We are part of a 100% employee-owned consultancy with 7000 staff
worldwide, all working towards our global purpose of Building a Better World.
Details: 15 May, 10.00am–3.30pm
Ballroom UCSA
Event: MWH Presentation
Details: 26 May, 5.10pm - 6.30pm
E8 Engineering Lecture Theatre
What we can offer
In 2008, we have graduate and summer openings for Civil Engineers,
Environmental Engineers & Scientists, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers,
Surveyors, and Planners. We offer an excellent three year Graduate Programme,
diverse career paths, challenging projects, a strong team environment, ongoing
mentoring and training, and the potential to work overseas in the future.
We’re currently on an ambitious journey with a clear vision of creating an
organisation with brilliant leaders everywhere, which is an irresistible place to work
and genuinely at one with clients.
Lincoln University
Contact Megan Davey on +9 580 7681
Massey University
Contact Megan Davey on +9 580 7681
University of Otago
Contact Megan Davey on +9 580 7681
To find out more ...
Visit our careers stand or attend one of our presentation evenings.
Alternatively, visit our website.
Visit our website to apply online www.mwhgraduatecareers.co.nz
Applications for graduate employment close on 13 June 2008.
Applications for summer employment close on 11 July 2008.
Toit Te Whenua
short term opportunities for this kind of work, we
are potentially missing out on opportunities for
Ngi Tahu.
Trapping, Fencing, Weed & Pest Control
Skills….. Read On
As mentioned in previous Te Pnui R
naka, we
have initiated a project with the Department of
Conservation, Te Ara Whakamua (The Pathway
Forward), in respect to getting more Ngi Tahu
working within the Department. There are many
aspects to this project.
What we would like to do is to gather the contact
details of Ngi Tahu whnui who would be interested
to work for DoC and have the skills in this kind of
work. We would then pass this information on to
the local DoC Area Ofces, so that DoC can contact
them directly when opportunities arise in the area
they live. To this end, if you are interested in being
on a list, and have the types of skills required, can
you please either ring or e-mail Rachel Puentener
ph.0800 KAITAHU ext.3019 or rachel.puentener@
ngaitahu.iwi.nz.
One aspect is matching suitable Ngi Tahu whnui
to short-term work opportunities with DoC that are
not publicly advertised. These short-term contracts
are for fencing, pest control, weed control, track
maintenance etc – for the practically skilled ones
out there! As DoC does not publicly advertise
buttersh, moki, trumpeter, sea perch, craysh, cat’s
eyes and cockles stocks within the taipure, and
the committee proposes to reduce the maximum
daily bag limit on each of these species. It also
plans to reduce the maximum combined daily bag
limit for nsh to 10 within the taipure area.
Akaroa Taipure
The development of proposed regulations for the
management of the Akaroa Taipure, released in
April for public comment, is another step towards
developing a world-class, community-based
sheries management model for the area. The
Taipure encompasses all the waters of Akaroa
Harbour except the Dan Rogers area (eastern
harbour entrance area – which is subject to an as
yet undetermined application for a marine reserve)
and it extends eastward outside the heads to butt
up to the Phatu (Flea Bay) Marine Reserve.
The proposed regulatory changes also include
a rhui (temporary prohibition on harvesting) on
oysters and seahorses within the taipure area
and a complete ban on the taking of shellsh from
the nawe Peninsula.
You may obtain copies of the proposed shing
regulations from the Ministry of Fisheries, Private
Bag 1926, Dunedin (ph 03 474 0333), view them
online at www.sh.govt.nz, or the proposed
regulations may be inspected until 9 June 2008
during normal ofce hours at:
Ministry of Fisheries, 69 Nazareth Avenue,
Middleton, PO Box 8324 Christchurch 8440; or
Te R
nanga o Ngi Tahu, 158 Hereford Street,
PO Box 13-046 Christchurch 8141.
The principal purpose of a Taipure is to manage,
conserve and enhance sheries resources for
present and future generations to use and enjoy.
The proposals for new regulations were developed
by the Akaroa Taipure Management Committee,
utilising their extensive local knowledge of the
sheries resources of the harbour.
The public have until 9 June to consider the
proposed regulations and make submissions
before a nal recommendation for new regulations
is submitted to the Minister of Fisheries for approval.
Submissions may be made in writing to any of the
above addresses. Once the new regulations are
in place the committee will focus on implementing
other components of the Taipure Management
Plan, including addressing issues that impact
on the water quality within the harbour such as
wastewater discharges.
The committee comprises members from
Ngi Tahu and a broad range of local sheries
stakeholders, including recreational shers,
commercial shers, marine farmers and marinebased tourism operators. The committee has been
meeting regularly since March last year to develop
the proposed regulations which aim to actively
enhance a sustainable shery in Akaroa Harbour.
The committee believes that immediate action is
required to address pressure on blue cod, red cod,
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Pnui
Karaitiana, Rl Karaitiana &
Taituha Trust
Roiti Whnau Trust
Kia ora koutou te whnau,
The Trustees wish to advise the Shareholders/
Benecial Owners that the meetings previously
planned for 7 June and 11 October are to
be replaced with one meeting to be held on
Saturday 9 August 2008, at tkou Marae,
and will combine both agenda’s. Preliminary
notication is being mailed to shareholders. Any
enquires to:
The Trustees,
Ph: 03 478 1033.
Email: npohio@orcon.net.nz.
Annual General Meeting
1pm, 26 July 2008
2 Harbour Terrace, Careys Bay, Port Chalmers
Agenda
Lloyd whnau history – re publication
Future of old homestead
If you have any items to add to the agenda please
contact the Trustees before 3 July 2008.
Trustees
Barry Meikle
(03) 481 1522
Anna Robinson
(03) 477 7063
Nancy Leslie
(03) 454 4481
Joan Salsbury
(04) 526 6755
requested to call Cheryl Mitchell on 03 385 2408
to give your/and or any whnau names and
addresses.
Waimumu Trust
Waimumu Trust AGM 11am, 15 June.
Registrations from 10am.
Any persons/beneciaries that have interests in
Waimumu Forest Hill, Linchhurst and Hokonui are
For more information please contact Cheryl on
the phone above or write to 84 Halberg Street,
Dallington, tautahi (Christchurch).
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!
playgrounds will remind parents and carers that
kids copy what they see and request that adults
be good role models and refrain me from smoking
around children. The programme is entirely
voluntary, focussing on positive role modelling
rather than enforcement.
World Smokefree
Day – 31 May
Smoke free Playgrounds - “Be a Smokefree
Role Model, Kia Auahi Kore Ahau”
A new pilot project to introduce Smokefree
playgrounds is underway in three playgrounds
in Hornby. Initiated by Smokefree Canterbury in
partnership with the Christchurch City Council,
the Smokefree playgrounds project will run for
three months at Wycola Park, Branston Park and
Helmore Park.
Surveys before, during and after the project will
assess the community’s acceptance and attitudes
of the initiative. The ndings will then be presented
to the Christchurch City Council at the end of the
trial.
Smokefree projects running co-currently with
Smokefree Playgrounds are World Smokefree
Day celebrations on 31 May at Wycola Park, and
a Smokefree competition through You Tube for
Hornby primary schools.
Children are particularly susceptible to taking
up smoking when they are exposed to other
people who smoke, such as in public parks
and playgrounds. Signage on and around the
Aukati Kaipaipa Whnau
Celebration
celebration for Aukati Kaipaipa. It is to honour those
“champions” who have been quit now for over 12
months and to encourage those whnau that are
still trying to quit.
Friday 30 May 2008 is a day to celebrate for Aukati
Kaipaipa. This marks the second annual whnau
As with the previous year it is being held at Te
Rangimarie Marae the rst Auahi Kore Marae in
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Te Waipounamu. Te Rangimarie went Auahi Kore
in August 2006. The day begins with karakia at
11am with a nger food lunch then guest speaker
Suzanne Pitama from MIHI, will inspire the whnau
and then we hear from our “champions” who get to
share their stories.There will be Auahi Kore spot
prizes, games and lots of laughter to keep the
whnau entertained. MC for the day will be Mere
Tuala-Fata Auahi Kore Manager from the Health
Sponsorship Council in Wellington.
Taurahere Röp
quest, a good welcome to Ngi Tahu whnui, and
a place to stand.
Ngi Tahu Ki
Tauranga Moana
The second main high – but by no means second
best – was the waiata session. To be honest it was
more concert than the waiata training session it
was supposed to be, but who could blame us for
just wanting to sit and listen. The beautiful voice of
our visiting kaiako waiata, Manuariki Bradshaw, n
Rotorua – aided well by her 10 year old daughter
– made us realise what song birds we Ngi Tahu
have amongst us. Those with the ptiki voices
thought it better just to listen than spoil what was
happening. Nevertheless, as Manuariki proved to
be as good at ako – even standing on one leg on
crutches because of a knee reconstruction – as
she was at waiata, we all did learn something. And
she’s coming back!
Te Reo Classes – Tauranga Moana
What began as an idea has now become reality. A
huge thank you to Michaela and Auntie Janice for
the time and effort they have put into setting up te
reo classes for local whnau.
Ngi Tahu Ki Tauranga Moana Society
Inc – Hui April 20 (by Laurie Loper)
Our “home” at the wharenui at Tauranga Boys
College was again the scene of happy activity
as a good crowd from throughout the region
gathered for some whanaukataka. The ne day
was perfect for the several accompanying tamariki
to play together, their energetic chatter and
activity, pleasingly complimented proceedings.
Helping make this the-remarked-upon-afterward
occasion that it was, were Joe Brigg’s mihi, Chair
Annis Somerville’s facilitation of the meeting,
the endorsement of the committee’s decision to
induct Doug Baker to membership (kia ora Doug
for the care you have shown us since we took up
residence in the wharenui), the krero that came
from the introduction session, the waiata session,
not to mention the cuppa and kai and talkfest
afterwards.
We have a fantastic Kaiako for these lessons,
Huikakahu Kawe. Huikakahu is the CEO for
Ngti Ranginui. The rp
is fortunate that he has
come to share his knowledge; we are extremely
privileged to have such a busy person take time out
to teach us, kia ora Huikakahu. Huikakahu is the
husband of our treasured Ngi Tahu Auntie, Janice
Kawe. Auntie Janice is from the Stirling whnau of
Riverton, a mokopuna of Makeretewhanawhana.
The two main highlights though were, rstly,
the individual stories that came out during the
introductions. Such were the number, variety and
interest-value of them it would take a book to report
it. Pure oral history, the lot of it. It made us realise
that we need to be thinking more actively about
how to preserve it. There was a surprise, caused
when a Geordie couple, Norman Kennedy and
wife Linda, stood to inject their intriguing accent
and history into the krero. Resident these last four
years in Tauranga, it was pure chance they even
heard about our rp
. Born and raised in Durham
County, with very minimal information to go on, they
are making their second serious attempt to trace
Norman’s family’s Ngi Tahu whakapapa (mother’s
origins are the Bluff area?). A story with a merchant
navy background to it, for people like Joe with salt
water in their veins, it rang bells. We’ve given
Norman and Linda fresh hope and direction in their
This course begins from the very basics in a fun
and inviting atmosphere, you won’t be alone!
Come along and meet other Ngi Tahu and begin
your journey to krero Mori.
We would love to have more whnau, tamariki,
mokopuna at these lessons, the more the merrier.
For those who would like to attend lessons they
are:
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6 - 8pm, Monday nights
Hairini Marae, Maungatapu.
Any queries please ring Janice Kawe
(07) 543 0323 or email janicekawe@yahoo.com
Nau mai haere mai te whnau o Ki Tahu ki
Tauranga Moana
Front row:
Laurie Loper
(our journalist),
Linda and
Norman Kennedy
(mentioned in this
article)
Manuariki
Bradshaw with
her daughters and
niece.
Tamariki at Tauranga hui
Whnau in wharenui at April hui
Hapeta Wharerau extends congratulations to Aunt
Maggie Taare who won a competition at the Otago
Museum for her Muka Korowai.
Ngi Tahu Ki Rotorua
He Poroporoaki.
It is with sadness we note the passing of Shirley
Mutu (nö Wairewa) on 16 April. Her whnau were
at her side, and our thoughts are with them. M Io
koutou e manaaki, e tiaki, i k w katoa.
Happy birthday to Tui and Rua Harrington,
celebrating their 16th and 10th birthdays respectively
this May.
“Who’s going to be there?”
“Pio Terei, that’s who!”
“What’s the kaupapa?”
“Who cares? He’s an icon cuz. The best comedian
in Aotearoa. Bound to be heaps of laughs and it’s
free and so is supper. Pick you up at 6.45”
Ngi Tahu Ki Wairarapa
Pio Terei’s Message: ‘Our Children are our
Future’
“Br-br! Br-br Br-br!”
“Oh kia ora cuz. Hey, on Tuesday 4 March at 7pm,
there’s a hui at the Copthorne; Let’s go!”
We arrived a bit late much to the hoha of about 40
to 50 people who were laughing at the time. Pio
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interrupted his talk to welcome us because he is
also well versed in tikanga Mori and recognised
my cousin as being a kuia.
But no doubt about it, the words of wisdom coming
from such an icon as Pio in that inimitable fun way of
his, the message was remembered and understood
and the entertainment thoroughly enjoyed.
We sat and soon caught up on the kaupapa of the
hui, a kaupapa new to some, (some people were
taking notes) and familiar to others. A kaupapa that
been talked about under such headings as ‘Good
Parenting’, ‘Bridging the Gap between Us and Our
Teens’, ‘The Happy Home’, Have Fun with your
Kids’ etc.
If it wasn’t for the great organisation of Debbie
Tikao the above kaupapa may have never been
heard. Tena koe Debbie.
Hineari Riria Te Kahumaraki Babbington
(Ngi Thuriri m Ngi Tahu ki Wairarapa)
R
naka ki Puketeraki and a broad scale overview
of Otago.
Ki Tahu Ki Otago
Stage 2 of the project has now begun and will
gather information, for the takiw of Te R
nanga
o Moeraki, Te R
nanga o tkou and Hokonui
R
nanga. The second stage will include collecting
data through a series of interviews with whnau
members and will be focused on gathering site
specic information from the person’s experiences
growing up within their rohe. Winnie Matahaere
has been appointed to coordinate the research
and interviews.
Ki Tahu ki Otago have been working towards
developing an inventory of sites and landscapes of
importance to Ki Tahu ki Otago. It is intended that
this information will be used to support informed
resource management decisions, provide an
overview of the state of the takiwa and provide a
Ki Tahu ki Otago perspective in relation to cultural
issues.
Stage 1 of the Resource Inventory was completed
as part of the Ki Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource
Management Plan 2005 and included a detailed
inventory focusing on the takiw of Kti Huirapa
Winnie is looking forward to coming out and about
to talk to you all soon.
For more information you can contact Winnie
Matahaere on 03 471 5485
Tu Körero
Julian is determined to nd out more about
William Rhodes-Moorhouse’s Mori ancestry
and his journey and would like to make contact
with whnau members who have any knowledge
they are willing to share about William RhodesMoorhouse’s story.
Dancing in the Sky
The William Rhodes-Moorhouse VC Story
Julian Arahanga,
Director/
Producer for
Awa International
has been
awarded funding
to make a 52
minute historical
documentary on
William RhodesMoorhouse, a
recipient of the
Victoria Cross, to
be broadcast on
Mori Television.
For more details about this project and to offer any
information please contact:
Julian Arahanga,
Awa International Ltd
27 Martin Square,
Wellington, NZ
Ph 04 385 6525,
Mb 027 545 1455
jarah@paradise.net.nz
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Whnau Reunion
Clemett, Pirihira Taukawe and Emery Harmon.
The reunion will take place in Kaikoura over the
Easter weekend 2009.
If you wish to participate in this reunion could you
please register your interest by contacting either:
Parker & Clemett Whnau
Reunion Easter 2009
It is proposed to hold a whnau reunion for the
descendants of the following whnau:
Martha Eleanor Parker and William Clemett
John Parker and Sarah Clemett
Irihapita(Elizabeth) Harmon and John McInnes
Lyn Aitken
Julie Clemett
or, Te Kore Chisholm
phone
lynaitken@hotmail.com
julieclemett17@msn.com ,
chiso@clear.net.nz
03 3816410
Those present descend from the eldest son, John
Urban Smith, who was the Bluff Harbour Board
Pilot for many years and Samuel Austin Smith, one
of whose descendants, Phillip Smith, still lives on
Rakiura today.
Smith Whnau Reunion
At Easter 2008 the descendants of Pura and Joesph
Antoine, whose daughter Kiore (Susan) married
Dennison Urban (Yankee) Smith, an American
whaler in 1863, gathered on Rakiura. They
returned to their ancestral land on Bravo Island,
in Paterson’s Inlet, where it all began. Their great
grandparents had 14 children, raised on Bravo. It
was an emotional time as some remains of the old
home were uncovered.
Whnau travelled from Vanuatu and Tahiti,
Australia, North Auckland, Wellington, Nelson,
Canterbury and Central Otago for this happy and
historic occasion. Some had never met before,
and many tales were told. Those attending are of
course just a small group of many descendants.
Plans are to repeat this event in two years time in
Kawa Kawa.
Front Row (l-r), Sam Smith, Den Smith, Helen Hayward, Phillip and Diane Smith
Second Row, Sandie Hayward, Jack Hayward, Drew Hayward, Anne Hayward, Bill Hayward, Merrell Smith,
Alan Appleton, Debbie Appleton, Justin Smith and Martine, Nicola Smith, Sally Hunt, Rosie Smith and Peter
Brickland.
Third Row, Christian Smith, Guy Appleton, Tom Brickland, James Brickland, Forrest Wilson Jennings.
Back Row, Savannah Smith, Nicola Hayward, Rosie Hung, Gemma Hayward, Rose Hayward, Zane Smith.
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Whakaahua Tpuna
Whnau at the Native Land sitting at Puketeraki (1905)
Photo kindly loaned by Ngi Tahu Archives and information provided by Dr Terry Ryan.
Left to right
Taituha Hape (Quinn), kaumtua no 446, le 46; Tieki Connor, kaumtua no 616, le 57; Henare Te Maire,
kaumtua no 678, le 208; MT Erueti, Henare Whakatau Uru, (MP), le 2; Tiemi Rickus, kaumtua no 951, le 61
Tieki Solomon-Score, kaumtua no 495, le 126 Waata Tumaru, le 209
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