Waitohu Ngarewa 2016 18-24yrs Ironman Champion
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Waitohu Ngarewa 2016 18-24yrs Ironman Champion
T h e Q u a r t e r l y N e w s l e t t e r F o r Te K a a h u i o R a u r u | I s s u e 4 4 Waitohu Ngarewa competing in the 2016 Ironman competition in Taupo Waitohu Ngarewa 2016 18-24yrs Ironman Champion Congratulations Waitohu for your win at this years Ironman Taupo 2016. Waitohu travelled to Taupo with a contingent of friends and whaanau supporting her. This was Waitohu’s first attempt at Ironman. Participation in this event is an achievement in itself. However, for Waitohu who was one of the triathlon’s youngest participants at just 19 years of age, the end result was the culmination of months of focus, training and mental strength resulting in a finish at the top of her age group (18-24yrs). Waitohu and her whaanau credit her achievement to her coach Blair Cox. Without his endless support, Waitohu may not have had the mental and physical endurance capability to complete her Ironman campaign. Finishing first means Waitohu will now head to Kailua-Kona in Hawaii in October for the 2016 World Championship Ironman event. Training for the Hawaii event began in April. Prior to training Waitohu had a well deserved break and enjoyed her time off while studying and completing assignments at Massey University. Waitohu and her whaanau will be fundraising to cover travel to and accommodation in Hawaii. Keep an eye on the following websites to keep up to date on ways you can support Waitohu and her whaanau. Waitohu Ngarewa-Triathlete Te Kaahui o Rauru www.ngarauru.org.nz/panui Ngaa Rauru are proud to have such an inspirational young woman who is uri of Ngaa Rauru. We wish you success in Hawaii. 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 1 IWI NEWS Tumu Whakarae update Governance Teenaa koutou katoa MAEMAE AROHA Tuatahi me mihi atu ki a koutou ngaa whaanau kua monenehu atu ki te korokoro o te parata. Reo Munn (nee Hura) Patea, Piripi Haami, James Wirihana Waverley, Frankie Toa Whanganui, Wa (Linda) Tamou Tauranga Ika Marae, Rahena L Broughton Waioturi and Pariroa Pa, Mere Broughton Pakaraka Pa, Sam Smith Whangaehu Marae, Te Atiawa Koro George Tamarapa, Hemi Harwood Parihaka, Mere Wineera (nee Eru) Pariroa Pa, and Makere Wano Muru Raupatu Pa. Wellington hospital, I was transferred back to Whanganui and discharged. As well as the truckload of pills that I now take, I have had to change my diet, exercise more and rest. The Iwi have very kindly given me time-out until June in order to get myself well. In my absence Mary Bennett (Kai Iwi marae) has been formally appointed as the Interim Tumu Whakarae. LOOKING FORWARD: The Annual Business Plans and budgets are being finalised, the annual audit is underway and a Paepae Rangatira hui is to be scheduled. No reira tenaa ra koutou katoa, Te Pahunga Marty Davis Tumu Whakarae Koutou ki a koutou e moe, huri noa ki ngaa waihotanga a kui ma a koro ma, tihei Mauri ora TE PAEPAE Since our last newsletter, I am pleased to report that a number of key pieces of work have been completed. Huirua Sullivan, Chevelia Martin Waiapa John Wirihana, Marilyn Waitere Takirau PAEPAE ADVANCE Sylvia Forester, Yvette McGregor Kaipoo In October 2015 an advance was held at Te Aroha Pa. The key kaupapa discussed included (1) a refresher of the Strategic Plan, (2) Organisational Review, (3) Treaty Relationships and (4) The Paepae Rangatira Accord 2016. POOKAI ARONUI (Directors) Chaired by Dame Tariana Turia, the Directors include Taa Mark Solomon, Michael Walsh, Mark Huirua and Associate Director Arohaina Owen. The team is well underway exploring business opportunities and plans to improve the function of Pookai Aronui. Narlene loane, Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata Hayden Potaka, Tawhirangi Sullivan Carolyn Young Ruta Broughton, Ray Hina Charmaine Matiaha, Ngapari Nui MARAE Wai-o-Turi Te Ihupuku Tauranga Ika Paakaraka Te Aroha Queenie Gripp, Markus Gripp Whenuakura Nathan Pari, Mama Kumeroa Te Wairoa Iti Te Ringa Te Awhe, Mary Bennett Kai Iwi Te Huatahi Hawira, Raukura Waitai Taipake TARANAKI TUU MAI This was hosted by Ngaati Mutunga in Urenui 20-22 November 2015 with a large contingent attending from Ngaa Rauru who stayed at Pukearuhe marae (Ngaati Tama). The next bi-annual event will be hosted by Ngaa Ruahine. PAEPAE RANGATIRA ACCORD After almost two years of review the Paepae Rangatira Accord was finally agreed upon, opening the way for Ngaa Rauru and Ministers of the Crown to meet. IWI CHAIRS FORUM (ICF) SECRETARIAT Attended two ICF hui, one in Hokitika in December 2015 and the other in Waitangi in February 2016. A diverse range of topics with a high interest to Maori were discussed including fresh water, the Kermedec ocean sanctuary, TPPA, Review of the Ture Whenua Maori Act and the new Reo strategy. These topics are currently in the media spotlight. OTHER: At the end of February 2016, while away on Iwi business, I suffered a mild heart attack and was admitted to Hawkes Bay hospital. After a stent was inserted in The date has been set as 25-27 November for Toi Ahurea 2016. We have our next meeting coming up this month and are looking for a team of volunteers to help organise and run this years event... are you able to help? Please contact Renee or Aroha in the office 06 346 5707 for details. 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 2 IWI NEWS Kaiwhakahaere update Operations Building Iwi Development Teena koutou teena taatou nga uri o Rauru Kiitahi A sudden health event has seen a temporary change at the top with Marty Davis currently on sick leave. We wish him well in his recovery and welcome Mary Bennett as Interim Tumu Whakarae. The long summer days have drawn to a close and the crisp, clear days and colours of autumn bring majestic views of our maunga from our office in Waverley. Autumn also brings staff changes with Arareina Davis leaving to take up a role at Te Oranganui and Renee Bradley coming from Te Oranganui into the role of Iwi Development Manager. Renee brings enthusiasm and fresh ideas and looks forward to connecting with whaanau, hapuu and marae. Arareina was one of our long serving staff members – we wish her well in her new career as Executive Assistant to the CEO. I’ve now been in the role of Kaiwhahaere for two years and we’re experiencing a mounting stream of new opportunities and challenges flowing into the office. The proposed windfarm in Waverley offers cultural, educational, environmental and economic advantages and disadvantages to Ngaa Rauru and the wider community. Such a major development needs thoughtful and thorough consideration and I encourage and look forward to your participation and feedback into this kaupapa (see the article on page 9) With the cool days of winter approaching, keep well and keep warm and enjoy catching up with your iwi news! Mauri ora! Anne-Marie On March 7th the Office welcomed Renee Bradley (Ngati Ruaiti, Ngati Maika) into the role of Kaiaarahi Iwi Development for Te Kaahui o Rauru. Renee has previously been with Te Kaahui o Rauru as General Manager of Te Haapai Mauri and also represented Tauranga Ika marae as a Paepae representative. Before returning home to the iwi Renee spent four years working for Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority in Quality & Improvements. Renee brings with her a wealth of institutional knowledge and is experienced in project management and development initiatives. She looks forward to this new opportunity and is excited to get out to hapuu to discuss how she can support achievement in their development aspirations. Some of the mahi coming up this year that Renee will be working with hapuu on includes Te Mana o Te Wai (Waterway Restoration), targeted communications to strengthen hapuu identity and our bi-annual Toi Ahurea celebrations. Te Kaahui o Rauru Expanding With casual and permanent staff rates increasing, the office has had to expand. In the second week of March we welcomed a new building to house the Iwi Development and Maatauranga teams. The building also holds an additional meeting room for those times when the office is bursting at the seams (we’ve had groups out on the deck in some cases!). Have your say! Whilst our current website has done us well during it’s years of operation the time has come to update it. Anne-Marie with Helema from Taranaki Regional Council near the proposed Waipipi windfarm site What do you want to see on our website? What do you think needs to be removed? To have your say please visit www.ngarauru.org.nz/paanui and complete the very short (six questions!) survey. Your feedback is valuable! 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 3 IWI SUCCESS Ngaa Rauru Connected Ngaati Porou have a new call centre in Ruatoria with a Ngaa Rauru link. Connect Global was established 14 years ago by Serena Fiso (Ngaa Rauru, Ngaati Ruanui, Ngaati Tuuwharetoa) and her Samoan husband Siuai Fiso. Serena says they wanted to create jobs for “our people”. Global Connect’s vision is ‘Empowerment of Maaori and Pacific Island communities by creating a profitable and viable business model, which creates wealth, encourages education and employment as well as business opportunities locally, nationally and internationally’. Amongst the company’s values are professionalism, respect, integrity, team work, fun, profitability and having a customer focus. Serena with mum Jenny and sister Nadine The next stop for Connect Global is Patea so watch this space! Achieving Academic Success In celebrating Ngaa Rauru success, we wish to congratulate Merania Woods-Te Huna on being appointed as Head Girl for Cullinane College, Whanganui for 2016. Merania has been a student of the Catholic secondary school since 2012 where she began as a Year 9 student. Merania is interested in helping troubled or less fortunate youth and is looking to study Psychology when she finishes secondary school. Merania’s other interests include basketball, touch rugby, sevens rugby, netball and crossfit. Merania is the great grand-daughter of the late James (Jim) Te Huna from Ihupuku Marae. Well done Merania! We’ll watch your journey with interest in the coming years and wish you the best of luck for your very promising future. Cullinane College Head Girl Merania at prizegiving 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 4 IWI SUCCESS Ngaa Rauru Youth Represent New Zealand Submitted by Leanne Wiari Daniel Kauika and Te Teira Wiari are two of a team of seven selected to represent New Zealand in the Under 19 Elite Waka Ama Team at the Worlds Competition being held on the Sunshine Coast in May this year. Daniel paddles for Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke in Whanganui and has won a number of gold medals in single and six man races at Secondary Schools and National Competitions. Daniel has been paddling for eight years. His favourite foods are mac and cheese and butter chicken. Paddling is an opportunity to have fun with family and friends and an opportunity for Daniel to challenge himself to compete at national and international levels. Daniel is the youngest son of Anne and Trevor Kauika. Waitootara Awa Hikoi 2016 saw yet another successful Waitootara Awa Hiikoi. Although the course was altered due to flooding in 2015, facilitators and participants had a rewarding journey along the awa over several days. Because access to Trains Hut was unavailable, a feature stay was at Waikaramihi this year. Participants learnt about our awa and took part in freshwater quality testing along with Department of Conservation staff members Scotty Moore and Laurance Williamson. 2017 will see the Awa Hikoi run from January 26 - February 1. Numbers will be limited so be sure to get your completed forms in as soon as registrations open. Many thanks to all who were involved in this years event. Marae hosts and event coordinators/facilitators have done a great job. Without them this event wouldn’t be possible. Te Teira paddles for Te Toki Voyaging Trust in Hamilton and has also won a number of gold medals in six man races at Secondary Schools and National Competitions. Te Teira has been paddling for eight years, mainly as the steerer. His favourite food is butter chicken. With paddling being Te Teira’s passion he has enjoyed being part of a team, keeping fit and meeting motivated people. Te Teira is the youngest son of Ivan and Leanne Wiari (nee Hamilton). Both Daniel and Te Teira have greatly appreciated the support of their parents, whanau and friends. In addition to representing New Zealand in the Elite team, both Daniel and Te Teira will also race with their clubs, who qualified to compete at the Worlds in the Club races. Congratulations Daniel and Te Teira! Daniel Kauika Te Teira Wiari 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 5 IWI NEWS Taranaki Tuu Mai After months of preparation we finally headed off as an iwi to Urenui to participate in the bi-annual Taranaki Tuu Mai event. What a wonderful weekend of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga! Thank you to Pukearuhe Marae for hosting us. We were spoilt with the scenic views and tranquility. Thank you also to our coordinators who spent time organising practices, uniforms, getting people to the right places at the right times and to Des Ruru-Canterbury & Tracey Waitokia for your delicious kai throughout the weekend! 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 6 IWI NEWS Tumu Whakarae Marty Davis welcomes Kaumaatua at Te Aroha marae Kaumaatua Kaitahi Our Kaumaatua events always hold special memories for us. Unfortunately, due to flooding, we were unable to have our Puanga gathering so our Christmas celebrations were super special. A special mihi to all at Te Aroha marae who cooked, cleaned and entertained. The tables looked beautiful, the kai was reka and the entertainment was definitely entertaining! Many thanks also to Perry Luke for helping transport our Kaumaatua. 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 7 TE KOOIWI-ROA HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Te Kooiwi-roa Holiday Programme Te Kaahui o Rauru’s education team Te Kooiwi-roa held their second successful holiday programme during the January school holidays. The three day camp was held at Here-here-i-Moana Marae, Waikaramihi. A total of 20 tamariki aged between 8-12 years were in attendance. Six adults supported over the duration inclusive of the two main facilitators, a Te Kooiwi-roa kaimahi and three whaanau support people. All adults shared a number of roles and responsibilities. The day began Friday morning with whaanau dropping off their tamariki at approximately 9.00am. Whaanau were permitted to stay on at Waiinu Beach initially to hear of the camp instructions and were then farewelled as the tamariki began their trek to Waikaramihi. Throughout the camp, tamariki experienced the way of life at Herehere-i-Moana Marae. They slept in a large marquee and managed with bare essentials eg. no running water or flushable toilets. Local kaumaatua shared their experiences telling of tribal stories and whakapapa pertinent of the area. A number of activities were organised and included; • • • • • • • • • kohi paapaka/ puupuu me eeraa atu kaimoana tunu kai waiata korikori aa tiinana/ aa hinengaro ako mai i te kaiako, mai i te tauira hoki tuakana – teina tikanga/ kawa o te marae ngaa pakimaero ngaa aahuatanga o nga marae maha me te mana whenua 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 8 PUUTAIAO Waipipi Windfarm Proposal Trust Power are re-igniting plans to construct a windfarm on the northern side of Waverley along the coast. Covering an area of approximately 2000 acres, 48 turbines are planned standing 160 high with a blade span of 60 metres. The land is collectively owned by the Lupton and Alexander families and the Parininihi Ki Waitootara Incorporation. Nestled in the middle of the proposed windfarm is a 50 acre block, historically an important fishing kainga for our people. Listed in the Maori Land Court records as Waipipi Section 75 Okotuku District, there are 221 named owners but no formal administration arrangements. A meeting will be held soon to obtain owners’ views on the proposed windfarm and explore options for the restoration and management of the block. Wai o Turi Delegate Wheturangi Tapiata-Walsh on a site inspection with Trust Power reps. HE PAANUI! Are you an owner in Waipipi Section 75 Okotuku District? Go to our website to check the ownership list and register for the meeting. In principle, Te Kaahui o Rauru supports the development of alternative energies however, there are cultural, social, environmental and economic impacts that need careful consideration. A Cultural Impact Assessment is being prepared in-conjunction with Wai-o-Turi, Whenuakura and Te Wairoa-Iti Marae. Please contact the marae or the office if you wish to contribute or receive a copy of the finished report. Wastewater Discharge to Sea Opposed by Ngaa Rauru For the past three years, Whanganui District Council has discharged screened but un-treated sewerage and stormwater to the sea due to the failure of their treatment plant. Recently, they applied for a resource consent to continue the practice for another three years while a new plant is being built. Nga Rauru Kiitahi, Whanganui/Tupoho and Ngaa Wairiki-Ngaati Apa iwi collectively opposed the application through written and oral submissions. Although it’s likely the consent will be granted, it is important for us as Mana Whenua and Kaitiaki to take a stand against the moana being used as a rubbish dump! Taipake Marae Delegate Naani Waitai made an impassioned plea to the Resource Consent Hearings Committee to consider the damage this activity is causing to the mauri of the moana and the safety of our kai and marine whaanau. Ko au ko Tangaroa ko Tangaroa ko au Ko au te moana ko te moana ko au Kaiwhakahaere Anne-Marie Broughton says she was sad that out of a population of 40,000, there were just seven submitters with three of them being iwi. “It’s worrying and disappointing that our community either doesn’t know or doesn’t care enough to object to this type of bad practice” she says. Whanganui District Council has agreed to establish an Iwi Advisory Group to put a cultural and environmental monitoring framework in place and design environmental restoration and education initiatives. Te Kaahui o Rauru is represented by Naani Waitai, Turama Hawira and Anne-Marie Broughton. Trans Tasman Resources Limited It’s coming back! Yes; Trans Tasman Resources Limited are about to lodge a new application to carry out seabed mining along our coastline. Again, we have a duty to take a stand for Tangaroa and say NO! Contact your marae delegate or the office if you’d like to help with our submission or show your objection. 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 9 TE MANA O TE WAI Te Roopu Kautu ki Te Rangi NZ Secondary Schools Waka Ama Tena koutou e Kahui o Rauru I te tuatahi me mihi ka tika ki to koutou tautoko i Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Ruanui, i takoha mai te weene o te iwi ki taea ai e matou te eke panuku, te eke Tangaroa ki nga Waka Ama mo nga Kura Tuarua o te motu. Term 1, TKKM O Ngati Ruanui, TKKM O Tupoho and Te Kura o Kokohuia combined to form 3 teams to enter the NZ Secondary Schools Waka Ama competitions at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua. Our girls teams placed 1st in the 250m sprint in the BOWLS section. Our boys team placed 2nd in the 500m Bowls section. Our double hull team of 12 made it through to the Semi-finals champs section. On behalf of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Ruanui we thank you for your sponsorship of the iwi van, we also thank Whaea Nan Pirikahu-Smith (Trustee of Te Wairoaiti Marae) who was our cook as well as driver for the van. Na Mama Kumeroa Va’a Worlds Sprint 2016 From humble beginnings on the Whanganui River. Vesharn Whakaruru picked up a paddle under the watchful eye of her grandfather, Harrison Plumridge and Waka Ama coach Anne Kauika. She competed in her first New Zealand Regional completion in 2013 followed by New Zealand Nationals. It was here that her love for waka ama began. Her parents, Delphina and Ryan Whakaruru have provided her with a strong sporting background also in netball & basketball. In the latter part of 2015 she was selected to represent Australia in the Va’a Worlds Sprint 2016. Vesharn is currently training under the Gold Coast Outrigging Canoe Club and competing in sprints and marathons in preparation for her main event later this year. Vesharn is a mokopuna/mokopuna tuarua to Whenuakura (Wiki Abraham), Waipapa and Pakaraka (Karanga Morgan) Marae. 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 10 IWI NEWS Ruta Broughton and Ray Hina (Ngaati Maika), Kobus van der Merwe (STDC) and Bill Mackintosh New Access to Waiinu Beach Following the Waitootara River floods in June last year, the bridge to Waiinu Beach was declared unsafe and closed for a month. This caused major inconvenience for the Waiinu Beach residents and a month long business shut down for the Silver Fern Farms freezing works. The frequency of the floods and impact on the community has forced South Taranaki District Council to look for an alternative route to Waiinu Beach. An extension to Nukumaru Station Road is proposed that will cross through DOC lands, Longview Farms and come out on the beach road near the Waiinu settlement. Local hapuu recently met with Council, DOC and Silver Fern Farms to get an understanding of the issues and impacts the road extension will have. As kaumatua Potonga Neilson explained – the new road is really the old road because our people always trekked that route by foot and with a horse and dray to Waikaramihi. It’s hoped the new road will be built in the summer of 2017. Silver Fern Farms Plant Manager Alex King explained the importance of maintaining continuous access to the freezing works. Silver Fern Farms serves a global customer base and employs 350 people at the Waitootara plant, any disruption to the business puts their supply chain and jobs at risk. About 20 uri joined the hikoi to see what route the Nukumaru Station Road extension will take. Ngaati Maika were relieved to learn the road won’t go too close to Herehere-i-Moana Marae and their special fishing spots! Ngaa Peepe o Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Teenaa Koutou Katoa, Ko Te Rua o Raukawa Selwyn Ruawahia Gray tooku ingoa. I whaanau mai au i te rangi ki taku koroua ko te 30 o Kohitaatea. Ko au te tamaiti a Hemi Gray (Takirau) raua ko Rawharangi Katene (Tauranga Ika, Te Ihupuku). Tihei Mauri Ora! Teenaa Koutou Katoa, Ko Kitahi Dylan Hina tooku ingoa. I whaanau mai au i te rangi ko te toru o Paenga-whaawhaa. Ko au te tamaiti a Rakei Hina (Ngaati Maika) raua ko Sade Ngatai. Tihei Mauri Ora! Teenaa Koutou Katoa, Ko Skylahzae Potiki-Rawaital Haami tooku ingoa. I whaanau mai au i te rangi ko te tekau ma whitu o Haratua. Ko au te tamaiti a Vonnie Katene-Nikorima (Pakaraka) raua ko Matthew Haami . Tihei Mauri Ora! 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 11 NGAA RAURU KIITAHI APPAREL T-Shirt $20.00 (inc 15% tax) Specify the size Umbrella $30.00 (inc 15% tax) Black only Necklaces $5.00 (inc 15% tax) Silver only Adult Bucket Hat $20.00 (inc 15% tax) Black & White only Kaumatua / Straw Hats $20.00 (inc 15% tax) Brown & White only Vehicle Plate Surrounds $15.00 (inc 15% tax) Black only Children’s Bucket Hat $20.00 (inc 15% tax) Green with dark green stitching only Sleeveless Hoodies $41.00 (inc 15% tax) Children’s sizes only Specify the size To order any of the apparel items above, please email your order and delivery address to admin@ngarauru.org.nz, or call us on 06 346 5707. We will send you an email with the total value of the order, including shipping and a bank account to transfer the payment into. Once the payment is received your items will be shipped. www.facebook.com/TeKaahuioRauru www.twitter.com/TeKaahuioRauru 14 Fookes Street | PO Box 18 | WAVERLEY 4541 | Ph: 06 346 5707 | Email: admin@ngarauru.org.nz |www.ngarauru.org.nz Page 12