Mihi from the Chair - Ngati Ranginui Iwi

August 2010
MATARIKI CELEBRATIONS
Mihi from the Chair
I te tuatahi, ka mihi ki te Atua mo ona manaaki maha ki runga i ā tatou katoa.
Me te mihi hoki ki te tau hou o te ao Maori, arā, ko Matariki- Tirohia atu a
Matariki kua noho ki nga puke o Tautoru ko ia te kairuri o te tau. Tuarua, Ka mihi
ki Matariki i te rangi, ka mihi ki te Paki o Matariki i runga i to tātou Kingii
Tuheitia, otirā, ki runga hoki ki tōna whare kahui āriki whānui. Pai marire ki a
rātou tau iho ki a tātou katoa.Kore rawa e mimiti te puna roimata, te puna aroha,
ki ngā tini aitua e haere nei i te ao i te pō. E ngā mate huhua haere atu ra.
Tihei mauri ora ki te hunga ora ngā maramara mahue ake nei tenā koutou katoa.
Tauranga celebrated Matariki by holding
a number of events in the central area
such as kapahaka, Maori short film
displays, hauora and arts workshop and
seminars. Pictured above is the powhiri
at the inaugural Matariki Festival on Dive
Crescent held on the 14th of June, 2010.
Matariki challenges us to review our past years efforts in spheres of life that
influence each of us, be they spiritual intellectual emotional physical or financial.
In some areas we can pat ourselves on the back in others we need a radical shift
Huikakahu Kawe
in our thinking to make changes for the better. The challenge is both personal
and tribal for we journey not alone we impact and influence others by way of our Tiamana—Te Runanga o
relationships for better or for worse…..ehara au i te toa takitahi, engari ko au te
Ngati Ranginui Iwi
toa o te takitini.
Inside this issue:
Nga purakau o Tauranga Moana—
Taurikura
2
He aha te whakamarama kei muri i te
waitoho o Ngati Ranginui Iwi
2
Nga uri whakatipu o Ngati Ranginui
3
Tauranga mussel factory invests $23
million into local economy with
facility upgrade
3
Nga kaumatua o Tauranga Moana
4
Celebrating the achievements of Ngati 6
Ranginui Rangatahi
Your Runanga office is committed to improving our communications with you we are hopeful that Tu Iho
Ake Nei may be part of the solution. Our challenge is to us all in order for TIAN to be self-fulfilling we need
you to be its news agents. Communication is a two way channel you are an important person to help meet
our goal of four editions annually. Pakeha have a whakatauaki ..― no news is good news‖..for TIAN no news
is bad news…ka hemo rawa atu!! Your runanga are sure many exciting things are happening out there that
would interest and encourage our Ranginui whanau whanui..kia kaha ki te awhi mai te awhi atu.
Matariki also signaled the end of another financial year for Ranginui your Runanga are pleased that at your
AGM in October a positive report will be tabled. This has been achieved by your operational staff that have
managed and administrated in a very efficient, effective, and professional manner, managing our business
under the dedicated leadership of Kimiora Rawiiri, your CEO. We must also acknowledge and commend the
commitment energy time and selflessness of our Social and Health Services staff. There are many of our
whanau out there who benefit from this service and we know that there are many more that our services
can help. However for whatever reason they choose not to use our services.
In conclusion as we move toward the next season of our New Year to all who are suffering any sickness or
health issue…..kia piki te ora, piki te kaha, piki te maramatanga, ki runga ki a koutou katoa! Tuturu
whakamaua kia tina! Tina hui e taiki e!
Iwi in Business
8
International Taa Moko Wananga
9
Say ‘No’ to Domestic Violence
10
Ongatia Vocational Rehabilitation
Services
10
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Inc. Society &
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Fisheries Trust
Panui
11
CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS
OF NGATI RANGINUI RANGATAHI
Panui
12
Pages 6 & 7
FEATURED INSIDE....
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Nga Purakau o Tauranga Moana
Taurikura
A long time ago, in the Omanawa district, there used to be a Maori village situated on the cliff tops overlooking a gorge with a
flowing river far below. If the village existed today it would probably be in the Taumata Road region. In this village lived a
puhi, a chief's daughter named Taurikura, who was a woman of high rank. Her village was called Kahakaharoa. Taurikura was
very spoiled, she had grown up expecting everything to be done for her.
One day Taurikura's grandfather asked her to get him some water from the river. He was far too weak and old to climb down
the steep track himself. Taurikura should have obeyed her grandfather but instead she refused to go, telling her koro she was
too tired.
Her grandfather was very thirsty, so, in desperation he decided to fetch the water himself. He climbed down the steep track to
the river carrying his empty gourd. Eventually he reached the river and was able to quench his thirst. He then filled his gourd
and carried it back up to the pa.
Taurikura, seeing that her grandfather had water in his gourd when he returned to
the pa, demanded that she be allowed it for herself. Her grandfather, unable to
believe how cheeky his mokopuna was, became angry with her, telling her that she
was selfish and that he was very disappointed in her. Turning his back on his
granddaughter he returned to his whare.
Taurikura was filled with embarrassment and shame, she knew she had behaved
badly towards her grandfather. Feeling that she could no longer face her tribe she
left the village carrying a kit of charms with her.
Later that night she crept down to the river and changed herself into a ngarara, a
creature resembling a lizard. She swam downstream towards Tauranga Moana, past
the estuary of Waikareao, on past Matarawa ( the old name for Judea), past Motupae
and out into Tauranga Moana. She swam on past the mountain known as Mauao,
beyond Matakana, stopping finally, exhausted, on the rocky island of Karewa.
Keeping her lizard form so that no one would ever recognise her, Taurikura stayed on
Karewa where she became the ancestor of the tuatara, a special type of lizard who
share their nests with mutton birds, found only on Karewa.
Taurikura is especially remembered at Judea where she can be seen in the carved
poupou at the meeting house Tamateapokaiwhenua. There is a carved portrait of
Taurikura, the cheeky girl, who is the ancestor of the tuatara of Karewa.
He aha te whakamarama kei muri i te waitohu o Ngati
Ranginui Iwi?
The interwoven blue and green lines symbolizes the many levels at which Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society operates.
The green lines depict Mauao, sacred mountain, watching over Tauranga and it‟s hinterland. The interwoven blue lines are the bountiful
moana, so important for the past and future survival of Ngati Ranginui.
The people of the Iwi are depicted, supporting one another to positive outcomes. The weave alludes to nurturing, to a place of sanctuary, a
sense of belonging and of love for the individual, the whanau, the hapu and the Iwi.The lines also depict the endless flow of time, of
generations yet to come.
As the lines intersect they form a central diamond representing the present, linking the achievements of those now gone to us in the present,
preparing for those to come.
Lastly the lines are the Iwi linking into the community, to other Iwi, to Government agencies and to the business sector, creating better
outcomes for all.
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Nga uri whakatipu o Ngati
Ranginui Na Te Rahui August
A couple of us “rangatahi” attended the Hui-A-Iwi of Te Roopu Whakamana, Ngāti Ranginui
Fisheries Trust and the Ngāti Ranginui Iwi Incorporated Society hui at Huria marae in May and
looked around to find a small handful of our age group in attendance. So over the delicious soup
and fried bread we had for lunch we discussed at length the content of the hui and we quickly
agreed how critical it is that our cousins, siblings and other Ngāti Ranginui uri are aware of what’s
going on, as our generation will one day be responsible for the taonga of our people.
Some of the reasons for low attendance could be about information streams and knowing who to
contact about information, hui dates and venues, discussion topics, decisions and so on. We
thought that initially we could establish an online forum for “rangatahi” of Ngāti Ranginui say aged
20-35 as a place to gather information about up and coming hui that is happening among our
people. Those who attend each hui can post a summary and perhaps their thoughts of the hui
with any important information to keep everyone in the loop! The online forum would be kept
private and access would be for members only so that our Iwi information is kept confidential from
the rest of the world.
Many of us “young ones” are looking for an opportunity to give back to our people and for those of
us who do not reside in Tauranga Moana, finding an avenue to contribute can be difficult so a
couple of us have come up with an idea to share information, to gather our skills together and
come up with offerings to support those who are currently leading us, our kaumatua, our pakeke,
our leaders.
We are at the very beginning stages of this idea and nothing is set in concrete but if you think that
you would like to become part of this exciting new kaupapa as we have many more ideas to share,
we would love to hear from you.
Please contact myself, Te Rahui August (Ngāti Hangarau, Ngāti Tapu) at terahui.august@gmail.com
or Melissa Hemaima Derby (Ngāi Tamarawaho) at melissa.derby@canterbury.ac.nz.
Tauranga mussel factory invests $23 million into the
local economy with facility upgrade
Ngati Ranginu Iwi congratulates and acknowledges North Island Mussel Processors Ltd General
Manager Steve Wells and his company for their $23 million investment into the local economy that
will have global benefits. This was by way of a factory extension and the installation of 28
Automated Mussel Openers that was researched designed and built with good old kiwi No. 8 wire
ingenuity.
This new addition was opened by the Honourable Prime Minister John Key and we were given the
privilege to extend a mihi on behalf of the company and Tauranga Moana Iwi. Prime Minister was
high in his praise of the Company for their forward thinking and long-term planning to ensure that this important component of our Fishery
Industry will help to sustain our preferential status in the global market place.
The 4 AMO processing lines with 7 machines per line will dramatically increase product output a total of 56 opening heads will process up to
100,000 mussels per hour. Despite the automation there will be no loss of employment, in fact with increased production more staff will be
required.
We acknowledged the presence of our Ngati Maru, Ngati Pukenga relation Toko Renata who along with Harry Mikaere have a long
association with Aquaculture Industry through their mussel farms and are a major supplier to NIMPL.
Ngati Ranginui Iwi acknowledges that many of our Moana whanau over the years have made up a large number of the 320 factory floor
staff during a 9 to 10 month season. There is a 3 month break during the spawning season. The bulk of the 20,000 tonne per produced in a
season is exported.
With the destruction of much of our mahinga kaimoana through pollution port activities and over-fishing let us appreciate NIMPL
commitment to supplying the local market with a good quality pollution free healthy product. Next time you tuck into kai of mussel whether
it is at home or on our marae give them a thought as you bless your kai.
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NGA KAUMATUA O TAURANGA MOANA
Our kuia and koroua are a precious taonga. They hold the knowledge of our tikanga, history and Te Reo Maori;
and their contribution ensures that the mana of the whānau, hapu, and iwi are maintained. They are the
„keepers of knowledge and traditions‟.
Kaumatua are essential to any Māori community. Whilst the importance of Kaumatua guidance has been
predominantly acknowledged by Māori, greater awareness in non-Māori roopu is beginning to acknowledge
their knowledge bases as well and the benefits of working under the guidance of Kaumatua.
It is that whakaaro that saw th Tauranga City Council bring together kuia and kaumatua of Tauranga Moana to
form the Tauranga Moana Kaumatua forum.
The role of the Kaumatua forum:
1. Affords an opportunity for Kuia and Koroua of Tauranga Moana to raise issues and concerns for them with
the Mayor, Chief Executive and staff. (Rangatira ki te Rangatira).
2. Offers an opportunity for Kuia and Koroua of Tauranga Moana to be updated on Council projects that have
been identified as significant to them ie Tauranga Heritage Collection.
3. Provides a reference forum to the Tauranga City Council‟s Takawaenga Maori Unit and Te Pau Arahi of the
Tauranga Heritage Collection Maori on tikanga and kawa relating to nga iwi me nga hapu o Tauranga
Moana.
We also have kaumatua sitting on Trusts, Boards and Forums that have a kaupapa of protecting the best
interests of „Tauranga Tangata‟ and „Tauranga Whenua‟. No reira ki a mātou kuia, ki a mātou koroua, tenā
koutou mo ōu mahi hei tiāki i a tātou katoa.
Ki a rātou o enei kua ngaro ki te tirohanga tangata—Haere, haere, haere.
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Mauao te maunga, Ko Tauranga te moana
Mataatua me Takitimu ngā waka
Ngai te ahi me Ngati He ngā hapu
Ngati Ranginui me Ngai te Rangi ngā iwi
Mariah Ririnui is a young talented and aspiring athlete with many long-jumps ahead of her. The 18 year old
Tauranga Girls College student has had many achievements to date, competing in the 2007 Australian Olympic
Youth Festival in Sydney and the Commonwealth Games in India in 2008, a finalist for BOP Sportsgirl 3 years in a
row and winner of the Excellence in Sports Award at the 2007 Tauranga Moana Rangatahi Awards.
For the last couple of months running took a back seat to cater for her netball commitments. In the last school
holidays her Bay under-19s team went to Dunedin to compete in the Nationals coming 5 th overall ―we were
stoked because it is the best the Bay has ever done in the National competitions‖. Her college league team is
doing good as well, competing in the Upper North Island Secondary Schools competitions.
Mariah is now back in full training to get ready for the Oceania Championships in Cairns, Australia at the end of
September where she will be competing in 100m, long-jump and 4x100 relay. She is definitely no stranger to
track and field both across the country and internationally. The current New Zealand Athletics Team and High
Performance Squad member has her sights set on the this year‘s World Junior Track and Field Championships, the
2011 World University Games and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland as stepping stones to her
ultimate goal of representing New Zealand at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Mariah‘s best accomplishment to date
was competing in the IAAF World Youth Champs last year ―it was an awesome experience and I got to compete
against some of the best athletes in the world for my age which was a big highlight.‖
With all her goals set, Mariah has also chosen to go to university next year at Waikato University, not yet sure of what she will study, but it just shows how far
one‘s dreams, aspirations and imagination can stretch, to do well and be the best that one can be— no reira Mariah ‗whaaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe hei
maunga teitei‘.
CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF NGATI RANGINUI
RANGATAHI
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Ngati Ranginui Rangatahi strive for excellence in their most
valuable and viable talents, reaping the rewards at what they
know and do best.
We interviewed Ria Hall (singer/song writer), Ruki Tipuna (NZ
Maori) and Mariah Ririnui (World competing Athlete) to find out
what‘s on the horizon for them.
Mauao te maunga, Ko Tauranga te moana
Mataatua me Takitimu ngā waka
Ngai te ahi me Ngati He ngā hapu
Ngati Ranginui me Ngai te Rangi ngā iwi
Wellington Lions halfback and former BOP
Steamers Ruki Tipuna joined the New Zealand
Māori team in early June this year as replacement
for injured North Harbour halfback Chris Smylie.
He got the call-up to the Maori squad while at his
home club Rangataua and says that "it was good
to be at Rangataua when I got the call - they
were stoked."
He played his first game in his [other] black
jersey against Ireland on June 18th at the Rotorua
International Stadium winning 31-28. Of course
his home club, whanau and friends were there to
support him taking down a bus and a pile load of packed cars to be at the game. ―Seeing him
do the NZ Maori Haka with well-known players such as Liam Messam and Issac Ross just gave
me the shivers—we were so proud‖ says a supporter at the game.
Later in June, Ruki presented his NZ Maori jersey to his home club where it will be framed and
put on the club wall where Eddie Stokes‘ All Black‘s jersey and Matua Parkinson‘s NZ Sevens
jersey sits high. It was a proud moment for the club who gave Ruki a spine-tingling haka to
remember.
Ruki has had a remarkable run in International, National and local rugby that could come as
no surprise to his whanau and friends who have seen him step up his game throughout the
years. No matter what plan he may have in his playbook I‘m sure we will be hearing more
about him in the near future. Kia kaha Ruki!
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Ngati Ranginui, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngai te
Rangi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato
Ria Hall grew up in Tauranga where she attended school there. Her stage-talent
exuded early into her schooling years at Tauranga Girls College as female leader
for the Tauranga Girls‘ & Boys‘ Colleges Kapahaka roopu, winning first place
kaitataki wahine at the Regional Competitions, and further to that, winning first
place at the Regional and National Manu Korero Competitions. Her presence on
stage, no matter the kaupapa, was definitely her glowing forte.
Once she had completed her schooling, she decided to pursue her dream in
becoming a singer by auditioning for a vocalist spot in the group ‗Sereal‘ based
in Auckland. The group comprised of 3 male vocalists, 3 female vocalists and 3
dancers, which included this year‘s Australian TV hit ―So you think you can
dance Australia‖ Top 20 competitor Phillipee.
She later moved to Wellington where she co-founded Wellington based roots unit
Hope Road, established in memory of the late Hon. Robert ‗Bob‘ Nesta Marley –
one of Ria‘s primary musical inspirations.
Ria has since worked solidly with renowned New Zealand artists such as Ardijah and the
pioneers of New Zealand reggae, Herbs. She has also recorded with the late Phil Fuemana;
legendary founder of Urban Pacifica Records, and the man responsible for the discovery of
young Polynesian talent such as the T-Sisters, Aaria and AKA Brown. Ria has opened for acts
such as internationally recognised Nesian Mystic, and the American RnB sensation Rashaan
Paterson, responsible for the chart topping hit ‗Get to where you are‘.
“My music is a
platform for
empowerment”
Ria‘s music is fuelled by passion, politics, an acute awareness of injustice, and a deep belief in music‘s power to inspire
change. ―My music is a platform for empowerment‖
Ria‘s mad vocalist skills are wide ranging and she is constantly in
demand by high profile singers across a number of different
genres. She was fortunate to accompany New Zealand soul singer
Hollie Smith on her massively successful international tour, through
France, Switzerland, England, Scotland and Ireland in April 2008.
Ria is also featured on her most recent release ‗Humour and the
misfortune of others‘ which charted at number 1 earlier this year.
[Ria pictured with Hollie Smith tour group]
Ria has also been and is yet to be involved in some upcoming
kaupapa, along with Te Awanui Reeder from Nesian Mystik, being
part of a project called "He Rangi Paihuarere" which is about
revitalising and re-interpreting the music of Dr Hirini Melbourne.
There are 3 uri of Tauranga moana involved - Ria, Awa and her
cousin Ryan Monga, who is the musical director for the band.
―Having others from home has made it extra special for me‖ says
Ria. Other singers involved are Tama Waipara, Anna Coddington,
Warren Maxwell, Maitreya and a beautiful upcoming singer called
Majic Paora.
Earlier this year Ria was stoked to hear that she had received funding support from Te
Mangai Pāho, and will be working on her long awaited EP with songwriter/multiinstrumentalist/producer Riki Neihana Gooch (Trinity Roots, Fat Freddys Drop, Eru
Dangerspiel) with the aim of creating new, modern and sophisticated sound that New
Zealand has been waiting to hear.
Aside from her musical talents, Ria is also an avid Kapa Haka supporter and performer and
attributes her musical success to her Māori performing arts training. She performs at the
highest national level and is a member of Te Waka Huia. Te Waka Huia are the current
national champions after winning the 2009 Te Matatini festival that was held in her
hometown.
Ria is a solo artist of immense talent, passion and heart. She is creating music that breaks
the boundaries between people, genres, age, culture and creed. ―I want to make music that
resonates, articulates and educates. Music that brings people together.‖
We should be expecting the release of her album in the New Year so keep your ears and
eyes tuned, this one‘s going to be a hit delight.
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Moana moko are a group of young talented Maori Ta Moko artists based in Tauranga from Tauranga Moana. Stu
McDonald, Karam Hood, Que Bidois, Pohe Luttenbenger and Rikirau Luttenbenger are just a few of the original
Tauranga taane in the Moana Moko roopu who, over the last 10 years, have travelled locally, nationally and over the
waters researching tribal body art and performing Ta Moko. In an interview that Que Bidois had with Waikato
University, where he graduated with his teachers degree, he shared that the Moana Moko roopu is focused on
informing people of the history and heritage contained in the popular, ornate markings. ―I think it‘s really important for
people to know what they are wearing. We educate them on what the design is all about, and let them make up their
own minds."
Since 2002 Moana Moko have been running Marae-based wananga on the kaupapa and the roopu travels over the
Tasman to run workshops for Māori in Australia.
During the 2008 Tauranga Moana, Tauranga Tangata Festival, Moana Moko opened shop for the event on the Strand
in Tauranga‘s CBD and saw visitors pour in from the streets to observe and experience the art of Ta Moko.
Recently Moana Moko launched their new website www.moanamoko.co.nz and is currently taking registrations for their
first ever Aotearoa international Ta Moko wananga (traditional Maori learning environment) to be held in Tauranga in
November this year. If you would like more information on the Moana Moko roopu or their wananga, visit their website
or contact Stu McDonald 07 5724666 or 0211849572.
Tahi FM was officially launched in November 2003 and continues to operate from Wharf street downtown
Tauranga. Tahi FM is a locally owned Māori radio station on 98.2 FM, as well as Moana AM under the
operations of Moana Communications.
Tahi FM brings into the homes, cars and workplaces a funky fresh flavour of Hip Hop and RnB sounds,
humour and witty–comebacks, especially from local personalities of ‗The Morning Power-House‘ (launched
on the 27th April last year), Sharon McLeod and Eru P. The duo have interviewed a few household names
themselves such as Richard Kingi (2009 Australian Wallabies), Taina Savage (NZ Womens Volleyball
Team), Nesian Mystik, King Kapisi, The Laughing Samoans and Shane Cameron ‗The Mountain Warrior‘.
Tahi FM have also hosted a number of community fundraisers and events such as the Rodney Wayne
‗Ritual for a Cure‘ Pink Ribbon Cocktail event in April this year, where they helped raise over $10,000 for
The Breast Cancer Research Trust. Last year in June, they helped raise funds and awareness of the Motor
Neurone Disease. Furthermore to their involvement with the local community, they are offering an
internship programme to the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Radio graduates.
Recently, Ngati Ranginui Incorporated Society began advertising and promoting their services on Tahi FM
and Moana AM, first with a series of hard-hitting domestic violence commercials as part of a DV Campaign
and over the next 12 months send panui out to the Iwi via the two radio stations. So to keep your finger
on the pulse with what‘s going on in your community, tune into Tahi FM 98.2FM.
Smile Inflatables have been operating since 1995. In 2002, Leanne Te Kani (Ngati Ranginui/ Ngai te Rangi) and Stacey
Cooney brought the business, after returning home from England where they lived for 8 years.
At first, they trialled the food industry operating a Food Distribution Run for six months and realised that it was not
quite the industry they wanted to be in. Smile Inflatables was their next venture and they haven‘t looked back since.
The company itself has seen some great developments. When the company first started under the directorship of
Leanne and Stacey, they operated with 1 truck and about 5 bouncy castles and was limited in business that only
stretched to the suburbs of the Bay of Plenty region. They have since expanded to 7 trucks, about 50 different units
and amusements and are operating and providing their services New Zealand wide. They have sites in Mount
Maunganui, Coromandel, Hamilton and far reaching as the South Island. They also have plans of even bigger
expansion by making the business a franchise.
The company provides amusement and entertainment for any occasion, from birthdays, corporate events, galas,
companies fun days, church Fairs, festivals, fundraisers and picnics. They offer a huge selection of the latest greatest
inflatables available in NZ. Some of their recent clients include Fletcher Building, ASB Rural Banking, Trademe,
Westpac Banking, Sky City Casino and TVNZ. Recently, the pair received a request to have there
amusements and entertainment at the World Rowing Championships, a highlight for the company.
If you would like to more information on how Smile Amusement Specialists can cater for your event you can either
email smileinflatables@xtra.co.nz or call 0800 U SMILE / 0800 876 453.
International
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Ta Moko Wananga 24th—26th November 2010, Tauranga
International Wananga: This wananga is aimed at raising
global awareness of Ta Moko by staying with a living Ta Moko
family in their traditional surroundings.
The very first international Ta Moko gathering will commence
at 1pm on the 24th of November 2010 and will run til the 26th
of November 2010.
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Travel
Accommodation
Food
Traditional Maori welcome
Guided tour
Workshops based on traditional Maori arts, crafts and performing arts
Opportunity to receive a moko
Travel: Guided tour and drop-off in New Plymouth at the Tattoo and Arts festival.
Accommodation: You'll spend two nights in a fully embellished Maori ancestral meeting
house.
Traditional welcome: It is important that we perform the appropriate Maori rituals of
engagement, and if some of you are willing you may be asked to fulfil some of the roles
within the welcoming ceremony.
Food: Not only will you experience indigenous cuisine and delicacies you will also have
the opportunity to partake in preparing and cooking a "hangi" (Maori ground oven).
Guided tours: Experience some of our sacred places where oral traditions, legends and
stories will be shared about each of the sites.
Workshops: Ranging from weaving flax flowers to learning a haka (Maori war dance), to
exploring the different design elements of Maori art.
Ta moko: Because we are a family of Taa-moko artist, we offer the opportunity of
receiving the ancient gift of moko beneath the embellished walls and ceiling of our
ancestral house.
For further information on registration details, prices and schedule please contact Stu
McDonald 0211849572 or visit the Moana Moko website for more details and to register
online www.moanamoko.co.nz.
* Ngati Ranginui Iwi endeavours to promote the taonga and talents of our people. If the kaupapa is of significance to/for the Iwi and you would
like your panui to be published in our newsletters please contact our office (07) 5710934.
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Say „NO‟ to
Domestic Violence
He taonga te Mokopuna
It is with discomfort and concern that lately we
have been hearing a lot about our mokopuna
who have been either a witness or victim to
domestic violence - „ka pouri tonu matou‟.
On the 1st of July, Ngati Ranginui Iwi Inc.
Society began advertising their services on
Tauranga‟s radio stations - Moana Am and
98.2 Tahi Fm, firstly a series of hard-hitting but
realistic commercials for their DV Campaign.
It is pertinent that we let our people know that
there are services out there.
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Inc. Society offers
programmes, free advice and services to
those whanau, hapu, Maori, non-Maori within
Ngati Ranginui rohe.
Let‟s work together to provide a safe and
nurturing environment for our mokopuna - na
te mea „he taonga te mokopuna‟.
For more information on any of the programmes we
offer please contact (07) 5710934.
Ongatia Vocational
Rehabilitation Services
―He Moana Puke Puke e Ekengia e te Waka‖
Where there is genuine vision – people excel and learn
Ongatia Vocational Programme for
people with disabilities has been
involved in the provision of vocational
services and activities since the mid
1990‟s.
Ongatia operates
under the Social
Services Department of Ngati Ranginui
Iwi and is designed for individuals aged
16 years and older with an Intellectual
and / or physical disability.
2010 offers many opportunities for
tangata whaiora attending the Ongatia Programme including; Tikanga Maori,
Wellness/self esteem, Presentation & lifeskills with an aim of gaining possible work
experience or job placements. After having achieved these skills, tangata whai ora
will be rewarded with a Certificate of Attendance and an updated CV for their own
personal use for future employment.
Ongatia attendees have been creating greeting cards with the many photos collected
over the past few months. These are on sale at the Ngati Ranginui Iwi reception desk.
Resource Request: Egg cartons, old shoes, boots, curtains, moulds and garden tools
“He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he
tangata—What is the most important thing on Earth? It
is people, people, people.”
SERVICES
Whanau Support
Do you need
Support?
Home Based Support
Budget Advice
to access Whanau Do you need support and assistance at Do you need to access Budget
Home?
Advice?
Our Whanau Support Service is available for
Whanau, Hapu or Groups and Individuals
who have tamariki & Rangatahi and is
designed to respond to immediate and
specific social needs.
We offer FREE Advice, FREE Assistance and
FREE Representation.
If you would like to contact us about any of
our services please call (07) 5710934.
The Home Based Support Service is well
coordinated by our skilled Coordinators and
delivered
by
our
experienced
support
Caregivers.
Our Budget Advice Service is for individuals,
Whanau, hapu and Groups and can be in a
one-on-one capacity and/or in an advocacy
capacity.
Our philosophy in “Aging Care” is to assist the
elderly to remain in their home as long as they
choose to do so and to ensure they achieve a
better quality of life.
We offer FREE Advice, FREE Assistance and
FREE Representation.
Our philosophy in “Disability Care” is to
support individuals who has a disability with
personal and home task needs, to ensure that
they receive the best quality of life.
If you would like to contact us about any of our
services please call (07) 5710934.
If you would like to contact us about any of
our services please call (07) 5710934.
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NAU MAI HAERE MAI E TE IWI O NGATI
RANGINUI......
HUI
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society Incorporated
Annual General Meeting
Ngati Ranginui Fisheries Trust
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 17 October 2010, Starting at 9.30am
Hairini Marae, Tamahika Street, Hairini
NGATI RANGINUI
INC. SOCIETY
PANUI
Social Services
MENTORS
Casual Male Role-Models
Needed!!!
We are in need of more Maori Male
Mentors to be role-models for our
rangatahi.
If you are interested or would like
further information please contact
us on (07) 5710934.
Health Services
* Full advertisement to be published in the BOP Times and NZ Herald
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Fisheries Trust
Trustee Nominations
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Fisheries Trust are seeking nominations
for four Trustee representatives.
Note: Any person seeking nomination as a Trustee must be a Registered
Member.
Elections will take place at the Ngati Ranginui Iwi Fisheries
Trust 2010 AGM at Hairini Marae on Sunday 17th October,
with the nominations deadline being Monday 6th September
at 5pm to the Registered Office of the Trust at:
Ground Floor, Old Tauranga Post Office Building,
51 Willow St (PO Box 2526), Tauranga 3140
Nomination forms can be obtained from the Registered Office
or contact (07) 5710934 if you would like a form posted to
you.
* Full advertisement to be published in the BOP Times and NZ Herald
HOME-BASED SUPPOPRT
Caregivers Needed!!!
We are currently looking for anyone
who is interested in becoming a
Home-based support caregivers to
care for our clients particularly in
the Judea, Te Puna & Te Puke areas.
If you are interested please contact
us (07) 5710934 for more
information.
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MARAE PANUI
Ngati Hangarau Marae Hui
Dates:
1st Sunday of every Month
Ngati Hangarau Sports Club
Hui Dates:
2nd Sunday of every month,
Booking Agent is Jamie Allen
Ngati Hangarau Kohanga Reo
Hui Dates:
1st Monday of every month,
Booking Agent is Michelle
Reihana
Hairini Marae 2010 Annual
General Meeting
Date: 19th September 2010
Venue: Hairini Marae
NGATI HANGARAU SPORTS CLUB
Upcoming Trophy Challenges
Venue: Peti Hautawaho Reserve (Bethlehem Sports Club)
Saturday 28 August:
Witika Ngatai Trophy (Rugby) vs Matakana
Saturday 11 September:
Rangitukunoa Te Mete Trophy (Rugby & Netball combined) vs Matapihi
Saturday 18 September:
Te Aorewa Roretana Trophy (Netball)
Dan Rolleston Trophy (Rugby)
Herbert Rolleston Trophy (POD winning rugby team) vs Taupo
Saturday 25 September:
Ena Tapiata Trophy (Netball)
Te Mou Gardiner Trophy (Rugby)
Sunday 26 September:
Jimmy Tapiata Trophy (8Ball) vs Matakana
For further information please contact the Secretary, Jaime Allen
NGATI HANGARAU KOHANGA REO
Kaupapa:
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Fundraiser / Whanau Day
Sunday 29 August:
12pm
Ngati Hangarau Kohanga Reo
217 Bethlehem Road
TAURANGA
Time: 10am
BRING THE WHANAU FOR HANGI LUNCH
Enquiries to Wharetaka
Hika (07) 5440068
For more information and tickets please contact Michelle, ph 5791484
CONTACT US
PO Box 2526
TAURANGA 3110
51 Willow Street
TAURANGA 3140
Ph. +64 7 571 0934
Fax. +64 7 577 6268