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A monthly newsletter of KA–i tAhu news, views And events

te PAnui runAKAKAiKo– urA ru–nAngA | te ru– nAngA o ngA–ti wAewAe | te ru– nAngA o mAKAAwhio | te ngA– i tu– A– huriri ru– nAngA

te hAPu– o ngA–ti wheKe | te tAumutu ru– nAngA | te ru– nAngA o KouKourA–rAtA | wAirewA ru– nAngA o– nuKu ru–nAngA | te ru– nAngA o ArowhenuA | te ru– nAngA o wAihAo | te ru– nAngA o moerAKi | KA– ti huirAPA ru– nAKA Ki PuKeterAKi

te ru– nAngA o o– tA– Kou | hoKonui ru– nAngA | wAiho– PAi ru– nAKA | o– rAKA APArimA ru– nAKA | AwAruA ru– nAngA

• Whānau celebrate Waitangi Day at Rāpaki and Tāmaki Makaurau pg 8, 24

• Tuna heke starts at Wairewa pg 10

• Whānau success at Waka Ama Nationals pg 13

KAhuru KAi PAeKA | mArch 2013

• Governor General opens sawmill with Waihao whānau pg 15 and 16

• Bear Grylls visits Moeraki pg 19

• See inside for information on Ngāi Tahu education and development programmes pg 30-33 and 36

Tēnei marama

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Debbi Thyne nō Ngāti Irakehu.

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Nāia te uruhau, nāia te mihi kau atu ki a koutou i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the three Christchurch-based kapa haka rōpū, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, Ngā Manu a Tāne and Te Kotahitanga, who represented Waitaha and performed at the national kapa haka competition, Te Matatini, held in Rotorua on 21-24 February. After many months of practice, commitment and hard work, the three groups gave it all they had on the stage. Each performer should be very proud of the way they represented their community, whānau, hapū, and iwi.

I had the privilege of attending Te Matatini with the Ngāi Tahu contingent, Waitaha Cultural Council and the Christchurch City Council. We were given a tour behind the scenes for insight on how the operations of Te Matatini work. We walked away with a lot of ideas that will contribute to our planning

for Te Matatini 2015; so watch this space whānau, we will keep you posted on the plans for 2015. On the Sunday immediately after the prize-giving, Te Arawa officially handed the mauri of Te Matatini over to Ngāi Tahu. It is currently at Tuahiwi Marae.

We also commemorated the second year anniversary of the February earthquakes. It has been a time for reflection and a time to remember those who passed away. This anniversary is also a time for each of us as individuals, whānau and communities to acknowledge the responsibility and unique opportunity we share to rebuild our lives, our communities and our city.

In other updates, the government has released the “Freshwater reform 2013 and beyond” document. This document contains the government’s proposals for reform of freshwater in Aotearoa. Reforms in this area are looking to address some of the current challenges with the existing freshwater management system. I have welcomed the government’s recognition that iwi must have a direct role in governance and decision-making

for water, however there are some aspects within the proposal that need more work. To view and read the document, please visit http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/water/freshwater/freshwater-reform-2013/

I have recently been invited to accompany the Prime Minister to China in April. This visit will celebrate forty years of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand in conjunction with the fifth anniversary of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement. It will provide a launching platform for the New Zealand China Council, and the opportunity to host business support events. Also this will be a great opportunity to showcase our Ngāi Tahu businesses.

And finally, if you haven’t already spotted it, the link in the last issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka to the constitutional review was not quite right – www.ourconstitution.org.nz is the correct link.

Ngā mihi,

Ngā mateBernice Irene Tainui (née Morgan).It’s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Bernice Tainui.

Bernice had a very strong connection with Ngāti Waewae whānau, and will be sadly missed. Our sincere thoughts and aroha to the whānau.

Rā whānau

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti WaewaeHe pēpiTāua and Pōua Maata (née Hutana) and Rueben Sargeant are proud and delighted to announce the birth of beautiful Milly Anne Sargeant. Another lovely addition to the whānau. Very special congratulations to parents Courtney and Chelsea Sargeant and big brother Flynn, (aged 3).

Milly Anne SargeantBorn, Wednesday 13 FebruaryWeighing, 10lb12oz and 56cm long.

Alan RussellGary Lange Aaron Tainui Hamiria Hutana Annabelle Lee-Harris Rititia Read Nora McQuarrieMahana Coulston Tyson Hutana Nadia Tainui Jackie Curtain.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

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Whānau picnic dayAn awesome day of games, neat prizes, yummy kai and whānau catching up with each other.

Rūnanga businessTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae general hui for the year:14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 27 October (annual general meeting), 10 November and 8 December.

A big mihi to all those who made this a memorable day.

The traditional photo at the Arahura Pā.

The Arahura Pā picnic.

Kanikani competition for kaumātua.

A baby dress-up game for grown-ups.

Kapa haka performance by our rangatahi.

Left to right: Matariki Tumahai, Ranui Ngarimu and Hilda Tainui.

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Kāi Tahu whānau, tēnā koutou.

Nei rā te whakamiha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou.

Nei rā hoki kā roimata takiwai o te hapū nei mō rātou kua hika mai, kua hika atu. E auē! Haere atu rā koutou. Haere ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna e tātari ana ki tua o te ārai. Moe mai koutou i waekanui i a rātou, moe mai i te rakimārie. Haere, haere, haere atu rā.

Rātou ki a ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio We continue to experience a dry and very long raumati (summer) here on Te Tai o Poutini, with some areas experiencing the lowest rainfall for more than 66 years. We have water restrictions here in Hokitika and whānau on tank water have reported paying for refills. The lush greens you’d expect on this side of the motu are being interspersed with dry and brown patches.

Already three months into 2013 and the pace does not seem to be slowing down.

Cultural mappingThe actual mapping component of the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project, which is being carried out with Poutini Kāi Tahu rūnaka started in earnest last month. It started with a hīkoi into our rohe to visit and GPS some of our oldest and most important sites.

Upoko rūnanga, Richard Wallace, kaumātua Mata Holliday, Maia Mahuika and Kara Edwards gathered around the rusting hulk of the old Bruce Bay Mill Locomotive.

Relay for Life Makaawhio again entered a team to tautoko the very worthwhile Cancer Society annual fundraiser, Relay for Life. Held in Māwhera (Greymouth) on 16-17 February, a team of 19 volunteers participated. We sold hot food as part of the fundraising effort and scheduled walkers

to ensure someone was continuously on the track. Our fundraising efforts fell a little short, compared to last year, but we were still able to make a very good contribution to the Cancer Society. Ka mau te wehi koutou.

Makaawhio whānau at the Relay for Life finishing line!Kai anyone? Jordyn Houia-McLaren and Karera Wallace-Jones take a break after a rush of customers.

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Makaawhio sports dayOn 2 March we awoke to cloud and the threat of rain. However, the very light drizzle that followed was not even enough to wet the ground and fortunately did not derail our picnic and sports day at Woodstock Domain.

Always fun, the day encourages everyone to participate. We had bouncy castles for the kids, face painting and for the competitors, a line up of races and events. The sack race is always a crowd favourite, as are the three-legged,

Upoko rūnanga, Richard Wallace leads in karakia mō te kai before lunch. Makaawhio whānau at Picnic and Sports Day.

Kids Day – 3 March A small group of volunteers supported the annual Kids’ Day event held at Cass Square in Hokitika. Each year there are more and more organisations and groups volunteering on the day and this was no exception. I heard one of our whānau members remark, “there were so many activities we didn’t even get around them all.”

With lots of things to do, all aimed at tamariki and all free, no one left empty-handed. The Makaawhio team are one of a group of organisations that look after the carnival events. Our thanks to the small team who represented the rūnanga, in support of this very worthwhile community event. Kia ora koutou.

MaramatakaHui rūnanganui executive meetingsOur calendar has been set for 2013 and has been posted onto our website. The next hui is scheduled for 16 March at 9am, at our marae. The April meeting is scheduled for April 20 at our whare mahi in Hokitika.

ANZAC at the maraeEach year we commemorate ANZAC Day at our marae, with a service and hīkoi to our urupā at Papakeri. Mark your calendar now and come join us.

CommunicationIn addition to our quarterly newsletter, there are now a few ways you can keep in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s happening. Try our website: www.makaawhio.maori.nz, “friend”our Facebook page, read our blog: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz or catch us on twitter: @makaawhio.

We welcome contributions from whānau, so please send any news and photos to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or post a hard copy to PO Box 225, Hokitika 7842.

Membership databaseWe have a growing list of returned mail and encourage members to contact us on 0800 955 007 to ensure your address and contact details are up to date.

If you prefer to email, send through your name, the name of any other members in your household, along with your address and contact phone number to makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Contact can be made by email: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. We also have whānau email groups; so if you want to be added or need to update your email address, contact the office.

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

egg and spoon, wheelbarrow and 50m races. The nail drive is a particular crowd pleaser, especially when the competitor misses the nail more often than hitting.

Laughter, good kai, competition and the lolly scramble all made for an excellent Saturday on sunny Tai o Poutini. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to make the day a successful one. Tēnā rawa atu koutou!

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Kung fu fighting After a successful year at Renwick Tae Kwando Club, Jesse Anne Cain, 16, succeeded in passing her black belt first dan in Nelson. As a red belt, black tip, Jesse won three gold medals last year for patterns and fighting.

In October Jesse won gold for patterns and fighting at the Top of the South competition in Blenheim. Nā Charles Cain.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Te Hapū o Ngāti WhekeKa mihi arohaOur deepest sympathy and love goes to the whānau of Auntie Bernice Tainui.

Tribute to Ri (Riri Anthony McConnell) Last week Rāpaki lost a valuable whānau member and a true friend. After coping with a debilitating disease for a number of years Riri Anthony McConnell lost the battle.

There was a time, not that long ago, when Ri’s little blue truck could be seen in and around our little Rāpaki kāinga: either parked up outside Auntie Dawn’s house; outside the church urupā; up the back of Rāpaki Drive; over the road from Auntie Rima’s; up at Auntie Doe’s; and more often than not it would be seen outside the office and marae.

One of his pet projects was the Ōmaru Stream restoration. After planting was completed, Ri arrived every week with a truckload of water containers and a weed-eater. Fundraising also featured high on his list. There was the Rāpaki reticulated sewer system, the Te Wheke Centennial and the more recent Project Tōtara. The maintenance of the Tikao/Manihera section of the church urupā was another of his self-imposed tasks. Whenever we had a hui here Ri was always one of the first to arrive. He was regularly seen in the outside kitchen washing pots, peeling spuds, cooking on the gas rings and he attended many meetings of the marae committee.

Ri was also available for any of the Horomaka Rūnanga hui that needed workers, so the loss is not ours alone. Ri had an interest in the historical aspects of our takiwā and was also interested in rongoā (medicinal plants), involving himself in any challenges undertaken in Rāpaki. Ri’s contribution to life in Rāpaki was big, he left us a legacy of giving, volunteering, always with quiet

dedication and humour. We lost not just a whānau member and friend, we also lost a valuable asset, something that all rūnanga need, and the McConnell whānau have lost a loyal husband, father and brother.

Go in peace my friend, you are loved and missed. He roimata ua, he roimata tangata.

Haere mai kā pēpiOn 4 February Amos and Catherine Kamo welcomed the arrival of their third son Ihaia Te Heke Nui Harihona Kamo.

Pōua and Grandma with Ihaia.

Jesse Anne Cain receiving her black belt.

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Nana Faye with Jackson and Emmanuel at the christening of Emmanuel and Ihaia. Eden Te Oraiti May Konia.

Peter Couch Blowing out his candles.

Peter Couch blowing out his candles Whānau from Murihiku, Waimate, Ōtautahi and Rāpaki came together to help Peter Couch celebrate an important milestone. Rā whānauAlso celebrating a birthday in March – Chris Korako, Manaia Rehu, Katherine Couch, Herena Stone, Ripeka Paraone, Casey Laffey, Michael Johnson, Cushla Dwyer, Hana Rakena, Steve Rangiwananga, Andrea Read, Ashton Rakena, Mia, and Reuben Couch.

On Friday 8 February beautiful Eden Te Oraiti May was born. A healthy daughter to Janina and Andre Konia and sister for Holly and another moko for Elaine and Ron Dell.

Whānau successCongratulations to Stephanie Anderson, daughter of Ngahuia (née Sheddan) and the late Bill Anderson, granddaughter of the late Mamae (née Couch) and Jack Sheddan, great-granddaughter of the late Pearl and Wera Couch.

Stephanie graduated at the Swiss Hotel Management School, Leysin, Switzerland in May 2012, with a Bachelor of Arts, with Honours in Hospitality Management.

Stephanie is now living in London and working within her chosen field. We are all very proud of her.

Stephanie Anderson receiving her degree. Stephanie with her Mum, Ngahuia.

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Ice hockey enthusiastsSofia and Larissa Tucker will represent Canterbury and play teams from around the world at an ice hockey tournament in Vancouver, Canada. Sofia and Larissa have been on skates since they were three and once they

Waitangi DayBlessed by the gentle tears of Ranginui for his beloved Papatūānuku over 150 visitors accepted the invitation from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to share fellowship and friendship at Rāpaki Marae on our national holiday – Waitangi Day. Flags flying, manuhiri briefed and keen with anticipation, the karanga resounded in the small seaside village. Old and new friends from Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, other parts of New Zealand, and overseas enter Wheke greeted to the sound of songs of welcome.

Sharlene Pirikahu and her team of merry helpers prepared a fabulous spread for our manuhiri. Morehu Flutey-Henare quietly wove her magic doing raranga to

promote the Level 5 Toi Paematua course. Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi thrilled the audience with a preview of their upcoming Te Matatini performance, much to the delight of our distinguished guests. Youth leaders from Rāpaki facilitated Waka Ama and games on the beach while Rewi Couch and Reihana Parata shared stories about the art work in Wheke with willing listeners.

Waitangi Day at Rāpaki was possible due to the generous financial support from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, the in-kind support from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as well as the many voluntary hours put in by Ripeka Paraone and whānau of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki.

Te Matatini 2013Go to Facebook if you want to catch all the awesome pics from this year’s event, thanks to all the dedicated kapa haka whānau. Te Ahikōmau did well, looked good and we’re proud of them.

turned five they started playing for a team. Despite the amount of training, both on and off the ice, they have never got tired of the sport. We wish them all the best for the tournament and safe travelling to and from Canada.

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Rāpaki Marae Trust – election resultsThe seven elected trustees from the postal ballot, in accordance with the Rāpaki Marae Charter, are: Herena Stone, David Tikao, Rima Subritzky, Rewi Couch, Te Whe Phillips, Ata Laffey and Douglas Couch. Application will now go to the Māori Land Court to replace the existing trustees Donald Couch and Nuk Korako.

General managerWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Kopa Lee as general manager of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. Kopa resigned as chair at the February rūnaka meeting and started in this position on Monday 25 February. June Swindells is the interim chair.

Employment opportunityTe Hapū o Ngāti Wheke invites applicants for the position of office manager for Rāpaki Marae. This position will be based at Rāpaki and will report to the newly-appointed general manager. Excellent IT, communication and organisational skills are essential competencies for this position. Applications close Thursday 28 March. All enquiries to Elaine Dell, Office of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke phone 03 328 9415 or email elaine.dell@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Applications for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative PositionsTe Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc. Appointment Committee formally calls for nominations for the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Representative and Alternate Representative positions to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

The Appointment Committee is tasked with the process of appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative in accordance with clause 16(2)(c) of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996.

Applications open Monday 25 March 2013 and close at 5pm on Friday 26 April 2013.

For an application form, including the eligibility criteria, please call the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rūnanga Office on 03 328 9415 to request the application information and forms by post.

Nā Herena StoneChairpersonTe Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc (Rāpaki Rūnanga) Appointments Committee.

Congratulations – Māori trades training student

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata

Sharlane Smitheram Manawatu from Koukourārata started her He Toki ki te Rika (Māori Trades Training) painting and decorating course just four weeks ago and has already been offered a job with one of her work experience providers.

Sharlane Smitheram Manawatu.

“This opportunity is amazing and I just want to keep going and learn everything I can. I’ve been offered a starting rate of $25 per hour and I haven’t even finished yet,” she says.

Now that her daughter is at school, Sharlane wanted to help with the Christchurch rebuild by getting started on her career. She found out about He Toki through friends and couldn’t believe the courses were free. The advice

and mentoring from He Toki staff and tutors has made Sharlane feel confident about her job prospects and her future.

“The support offered to us is awesome. We have people here at CPIT telling employers to come in and check us out. I’m telling everyone about it,” she says.

Sharlane also has plans for international travel using her qualification. The 12-week certificate in pre-trade painting and decorating means she can work in the industry anywhere in the world.

“I plan to work hard when I finish, save and eventually go on holiday. I could go to Europe and paint in Europe,” she says.

She wants to encourage more young Māori to enter He Toki programmes to make a better life for themselves and their whānau.

“I’ve been talking to my brother about it and pushing him to get involved too. I want us all to show what we as Māori can do,” she says.

To find out more about He Toki visit hetoki.co.nz or call 0800 24 24 76. New courses start in May and there is an open evening on Friday 5 April starting at 6pm at CPIT’s trades and innovation campus.

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Ngā mate Bernice Irene Tainui J.P. QSMKo Makeo tōku maungaKo Waiaua tōku awaKo Whakatōhea tōku iwiKo Takitimu tōku wakaKo Ōmaramutu tōku maraeKo Tokena tōku matuaKa moe ahau i a Hone Te Ruahuanui o ŌnukuE waru ā māua tamarikiTokomaha ngā mokopunaKo Bernice Tainui ahau.

Born to be a MotherTo know meIs to understandThat at the heart of my lifeAre my mokopunaThey are miraclesWho have become a necessary elementOf enjoyment in my life

Stars, they are,who light up my horizonand their love and generosity overwhelm me

Ōnuku RūnangaMy pride in them knows no boundsI believeI was born to be a mother

My spiritual life came aliveWhen my first child was bornAs each of the eight became an extension of meI felt wonderfully blessedI was sure I was the cleverest person in the worldTo have produced eight miracles

I thank GodFor the happiness they have brought meMy babies

Written by Bernice Tainui for Kura Kaumātua Recalling the Memories 2009.

The Tainui and Morgan whānau wish to express our most heartfelt gratitude to all our Ngāi Tahu whānau and friends, who shared their aroha and supported us all through our time of sadness. To our Ōnuku whānau, who tirelessly upheld the manaaki and mana of our marae – we are truly grateful to you all.

Ka huri te tiro o te manu nei ki ngā awe tapu o Ngāi Tahu whānui i tuohu i te mahara o tō tātou whanaunga kua hoki atu i runga i te karanga o tō tātou nei ūkaipō. Rātou ngā ihoiho o te pō, ngā manu piro o te nehenehe o Tāne koinei te whāriki aroha kua horahia.

Nō reira ki a koutou kua takahia te Ara Whānui o Tāne e kore e mutu ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa mō ā koutou mahi, ko ō koutou ringaringa kua raupā i te nui o ngā mahi kua mahia mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri whakaheke. Tūhono atu koutou ki te tuna heke i te rangi, kātahi, e ngā whetū i pīata mai nei hai tohu mō rātou i hoki atu ki Te Pūtahitanga o Rehua ki te aroaro hā o tō tātou nei Atua. Moe mai rā i reira, okioki atu rā.

Te Rūnanga o WairewaRātou ki a rātou, tātou ki a tātou ngā kanohi ora, ā, ka huri, ka mātai te manu nei ki a tātou o te whānau whānui o Te Waka o Aoraki. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

E ako au ki te haka, e ako au ki te ringaringaE ako au ki te wherawhera, e, kāore te wherawheraE ako ki te kōwhiti, e, kāore te kōwhitiE kōwhiti nuku, e kōwhiti rangiE kōwhiti puapua, e kōwhiti weraweraE hanahana a tinaku eHi!

Congratulations A big mihi to all the performers in our three local groups who performed at the National Te Matatini Kapa Haka competition in Rotorua: Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, Te Kotahitanga and Ngā Manu a Tāne, kai ruka noa atu. We are looking forward to 2015, when we host Te Matatini in Ōtautahi.

Tuna heke – tuna seasonThe tuna season has started. The lake is a customary lake and only those of Kāi Tahu descent can hold a permit. A permit is required if you are fishing for more than six tuna. Permits can be arranged via the Wairewa

Rūnanga Office, 377 1513 or wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and can be picked up at Rehua Marae (top floor) 9am–4.30pm, Monday – Friday. Permits will last a week, with a maximum of 200 tuna allowed per permit, per week. Permits can be issued in advance, so you can plan ahead and get a permit for the week you plan to go fishing. Only one permit will be issued at a time, and if no returns are given, no new permit will be issued.

Nāhaku noa,Nā Wairewa tāngata tiakiRobin Wybrow, Rei Simon, John Boyles, Theo Bunker, Iaean Cranwell, Wayne Robinson.

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Kawa of the drainsWairewa rūnanga is the recognised kaitiaki of Te Roto o Wairewa and the tāngata tiaki are their gazetted representatives. We are trying to restore the customary fishery and our traditions around the lake. Below is the kawa of the drains:1. Weekly limit of 200 eels only per permit2. Permit must be held while fishing3. Permits will be available from our office, if enough

notice is given, or from tāngata tiaki4. No catch returns, no more permits, no excuses5. No fishing in the canal6. Fishing in drains only (no tubbing)7. This is a customary fishery (no sale of eels)8. Help to clean drains9. No walking in the drains10. No crossing or bridging drains

Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan launchOn Friday 1 March at Tuahiwi Marae, the six rūnanga who had been working collectively on behalf of their hapū, hosted Environment Canterbury commissioners, mayors, councillors, senior managers and staff of local authorities, to formally launch and lodge the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan (IMP). The iwi management plan reflects three years of collaboration by the rūnanga. It’s hoped that it will be used by rūnanga, councils and other agencies when they are making decisions about the management of resources and the environment, Ki Uta Ki Tai, from the mountains to the sea.

The day was fantastic, he namunamuā te kai, the food was scrumptious and thanks to the Aunties at Tuahiwi for keeping everyone well-fed. Uncle Rik humoured everyone and kept them under control. We also welcomed the mauri from Te Matatini into Maahunui II. To the team at Mahaanui Kurataiao for making this

happen, along with the IMP working group and Dyanna Jolly for three years of hard work. He mihi kau atu ki koutou katoa.

11. Only take as many as you can clean and process12. The season is from February to April only13. Catch tally must be returned to tangata tiaki who

signed it before issuing the next permit14. Have consideration for others while using lights15. Keep noise to a minimum at all times16. Season ends when the big females arrive or when

tangata tiaki decide17. If fishery continues to decline we may have to

consider a rāhui18. No alcohol or food to be consumed at the drains19. No urinating in or near the drains20. No hīnaki or any other form of trap or net is

permitted21. Share the drains.

Iaean Cranwell (Wairewa) and Wade Wereta-Osborn (Koukourarata) carrying the mauri for Te Matatini 2015.

Joint consent with Christchurch City Council for lake openinglevels in the lake are high. Coordinated management of lake-opening consents is an important component of the intergrated managment approach. The application essentially continues the management regime, which has been developed over the last three years. This would normally use the canal as the outlet and reserve the mid-beach opening for emergency situations.

A community meeting about the lake was held at the Little River Rugby Club on Wednesday 27 February. About 70 people attended to listen to the joint proposal. The main issues identified were:• lake levels – causes of flooding• openings of the lake• groyne• access way over openings• water quality – sewerage impact.

Even though flooding and culverts were not part of the consent, the majority of the hui was spent discussing this issue. This will have to be addressed by CCC and Environment Canterbury (ECan) immediately, as over the last two years Little River has been flooded three times.

Wairewa Rūnanga and Christchurch City Council (CCC) have announced that they are jointly applying for renewal of consents for the opening of Te Roto o Wairewa. This is to replace previous separate consents for both the beach openings and our experimental groyne and canal opening. The application seeks renewal of consents for:• diversion and discharge of water from Te Roto o

Wairewa into the coastal marine area by means of a beach opening and, or a permanent canal

• earthworks and use of machinery for any opening and subsequent artificial closure, if necessary, at either of these locations

• maintenance of the canal and associated groyne structure.

The application for consent was lodged with ECan on 4 March. ECan will now decide whether to notify or not notify the consent.

The application is part of ongoing work by Wairewa rūnanga and CCC to improve the lake’s water quality and cultural fishery, as well as minimising land inundation and drainage problems that arise when water

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Welcome to the whānau

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Loua Te Kapuarangi-Kerei Tuatini-Tavita.

At Christchurch Women’s Hospital on 2 February, Awhina Tuatini and Alaga Tavita welcomed Loua Te Kapuarangi-Kerei Tuatini-Tavita, weighing 7.4lbs. Loua’s beautiful names come from Loua (Alaga’s grandfather’s name), Te Kapuarangi (Āwhina’s great-great-grandfathers name) Kerei (Awhina’s father’s and grandfather’s names).

BirthdaysTracey Musson 7 MarchNgawhatuhuia Arahanga Doyle 3 AprilTe Maehe Leon Scott Arahanga 23 April.

A pair of champions – reclaiming the takutaiGreat day for our tamariki at the Canterbury Surf Lifesaving Champs held on Sunday 3 March at New Brighton Beach. Mihiroa Pauling (nō Taumutu me Ngāti Waewae) and Te Kaio Cranwell (nō Wairewa) came away with seven medals. Together they helped their club Waimairi, take out the cup for the top club overall. Mihiroa beat around 20 other girls to win the 8-year-old beach flag competition and came second in the 8-year-old mixed beach sprint relay with Te Kaio. Te Kaio blitzed the field to win gold in the 7-year-old beach sprint, came a close second in his flag competition and secured two bronze medals, one for the 7-year-old mixed beach sprint relay and the other for his board relay. Mihiroa Pauling (nō Taumutu me Ngāti Waewae) and Te Kaio

Cranwell (nō Wairewa).

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Incorporated Society – Notice of intention to hold a postal ballot

Appointment Committee NominationsTe Taumutu Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for the Appointment Committee. For further information and updated nomination forms for the Appointment Committee please contact the Taumutu Office. The written forms and requirements are to be received by the Taumutu Office before 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2013.

Please contact the office for further information and if you have any questions.

Te Taumutu RūnangaP O Box 3214Christchurch 8140

Ph: 03 / 371 2660M/Txt: 021 427 924E: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Closes 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2013Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to inform all members and potential members of the rūnanga, of its intention to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the purposes of electing the members of the Te Taumutu Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, the Appointment Committee will be responsible for appointing the Representative and Alternate Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests of Te Taumutu Rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2013 will receive voting papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga are encouraged to ensure that their contact details are correct, by contacting the rūnanga as below.

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Waka Ama Nationals 2013Congratulations to Adrian Tukaki, Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell from Te Waka Pounamu Waka Ama Club, Whakaraupō for their silver medal in the Premier Men W12 500m at this year’s Waka Ama Nationals. Representing Te Waka o Aoraki, the South Island Waka Ama Association, they teamed up with Te Awa Haku Dogfish and formed Aoraki Dogfish. In a close race Aoraki Dogfish finished second to Vaka Manu from Manukau by .5 secs. It was the club’s first silver medal at a national event. They finished sixth in the W6 500m final, not bad for a bunch of old men, with an average age of 40. Also Craig Pauling became the fifth fastest paddler in the country, when he competed in the new Premier Men’s Dash W1 250.

W12 – double hulled waka.

W6 from left: Waka Ama: Iaean Cranwell, Cody de Ia Croix, Ross Gilray, Adrian Tukaki, Rob Smith and Craig Pauling.

Craig Pauling on his way to becoming the fifth fastest in the country.Adrian Tukaki, Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell with their silver medals.

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Mokopuna ReoMokopuna Reo is a Māori pre-school group who meet fortnightly at Arowhenua Marae. The group was formed because parents in the area wanted a kaupapa Māori environment for younger tamariki. Mokopuna Reo is an opportunity for the pre-schoolers to engage and connect with Te Ao Māori. At their fortnightly sessions the tamariki learn karakia, waiata and their pepeha. At each session there is also a theme, which is based around learning the stories of our tīpuna and the history of the whenua.

Early this year Mokopuna Reo visited the rock art centre. After ngā kai reka at Caroline Bay, some went for a kaukau (swim) in the moana and then ended the day with some kēmu (games) see photos below.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua We were also privileged to be part of the welcoming of Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Mokopuna Reo is now on Facebook. This will help to get information through to Mokopuna Reo whānau and connect us with other organisations such as Kotahi Mano Kāika, Te Ana Rock Art Centre and Ngāi Tahu. We are always looking for more tamariki, so if you know anyone please contact us:

Bianca – 021 411 471 or Donna – 027 254 4202 You can also message us on Facebook – Mokopuna Reo o Arowhenua.

We are meeting on 4 and 18 April, get in touch if you are interested.

Marae-based food health and safety training Ten members of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua now have their NZQA certificate in Food Safety Training. Congratulations to Eddie Marshall, Tai Benson, Lavinia Reihana-Moemate, Brett and Kalinia Te Rahui-Harris, Jamahl Kingi, Rita Heke, Sandra Hamstead, Gwen Bower and Richard Hopkinson.

The initiative, funded by Healthy Eating Healthy Action, provided the opportunity for Arowhenua ringawera (kitchen helpers), to gain the minimum food safety qualification needed to work in a commercial kitchen. The training was facilitated by Rangimarie Bassett.

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The training was intense but all participants agreed it was well worth the time and effort. Special thanks to Rangimarie, our trainer, who made our learning a friendly, stress free experience.

If any ringawera are interested in this training, please contact the marae office, 03 615 9646, before 30 March.

Arowhenua Whānau ServicesArowhenua Whānau Services is a Māori health provider offering a marae-based health clinic. We are providing Ngāi Tahu whānau with informative wānanga (health seminars) on different health topics. The next two topics are alzheimer’s and dementia, and wāhine health. To accommodate the interesting speakers we have split the wānanga into two hui, to be held on the following dates:

Dementia and Alzheimer’sPart one: Tuesday 26 March 6-9pmPart two: Tuesday 16 April 6-9pm.

Wāhine healthPart one: Thursday 11 April 6-9pmPart two: Tuesday 14 May 6-9pm (focusing on women and menopause).

These hui will be held at Arowhenua Marae, Huirapa Road, Temuka. Everyone is invited to come along. For more information and to register your interest (for catering purposes) please contact 03 615 5180.

Opening of the Bill O’Donnell Pioneer Sawmill

Te Rūnanga o Waihao The official opening of the Bill O’Donnell Pioneer Sawmill at Bushtown, in Waimate, took place on Thursday 21 February.

Bushtown could be said to be Waimate’s answer to Shantytown on the West Coast and once completed, it promises to be a wonderful attraction for locals and tourists. There are many thousands of native trees and shrubs planted throughout the site.

A Bushtown sawmiller winches the log (right) towards the sawblade, to officially cut the first log.

The most important feature of the site is the Bushtown sawmill, which was originally located at Ōwaka in the Catlins. It was then purchased by Bill O’Donnell, who operated it on his property. When the concept of Bushtown was suggested, a committee was formed and the sawmill owner was approached to see if he would consider parting with it. It was sold to Bushtown for the grand sum of $100.

After a great deal of hard work the sawmill was assembled, contained in a replica pioneer sawmill building and reinstated to full working condition. It was formally opened on 21 February. Committee members of the Waihao whānau were invited to the opening.

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He pēpi

The mihi was conducted by Te Wera King on behalf of Waihao and speeches were given by chairman of Bushtown Heritage Park, Alan Laurie, Waimate Mayor, John Coles, and the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, who officially opened the sawmill complex with Lady Janine Mateparae.

Guests included Waihao rūnanga members, centre foreground, Aunty Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, chairman Graeme Lane, and Uncle Dave Thomas.

It was great to see a strong spirit of unity between the people of Waihao and Glenavy and to see a large number of Waihao whānau present – Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, Dave Thomas, Alex and Ian Brunton, Graeme Thomas, Jennifer Thomas and her partner Angus McLean, Aerini Boyd and her son Tom, Graeme Lane and Te Wera King, whose support for all things Māori in relationship to Waihao are indispensable.

The Governor General commented that this is the second time Te Wera has crossed his tracks, as he had acted in the same capacity at another gathering a few days previously.

It was also noted that the last time a Governor General had visited Waimate was when Sir Paul Reeves visited some years ago, and that both were Māori.

After the function, the Governor-General and his wife, Lady Janine, met with (from left), Aunty Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, Jennifer Thomas, Uncle Dave Thomas, and Graeme Thomas.

After the speeches the mill was formally opened with the original traction engine firing up to supply the power. Guests wore period costume, which, along with pleasant weather, made for an enjoyable day. After the opening of the mill, the Governor General planted a tōtara tree before officiating at the dedication of the Doug Bailey Bridge.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

Tasman Rangi Arthur Wandless.

To Kara Jane and Rodger, we welcome the arrival of Tasman Rangi Arthur Wandless on 28 February at Invercargill. Another, moko for Sally (Rangimarie) Whitau Waast.

A little brother for our lovely Tayla and Nico.

Rā whānau Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Congratulations Congratulations to Gregory Whitau who completed the Coast to Coast. Legend!

Gregory Whitau at the end of the Coast to Coast, with wife Wendy and support crew daughters Rose and Kelly.

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The cultural mapping paepaeWhānau during a successful weekend of planning. Thank you Mary and Sue for the fabulous kai.

Helen Brown, Trevor Howse, David Higgins, Matapura Ellison and Takerei Norton. Brian Allingham.

A book of the genealogy of Meriana TeiteiA whakapapa book of Meriana Teitei, daughter of Piki and Pahi; wife of J. Russell and W.I. Haberfield is available now (the descendants are Babbington, Bashford, Chapman, Cormack, Coupe, Deblois, Donaldson, Huxtable, Leech, Maaka, McGlinchey, McOnie, Metzger, Mullooly, Pike, Pollett, Rehu, Reiri, Rissetto, Titheridge, Waterreus).

The genealogy of Meriana Teitei of Moeraki is now available for pre-order in the form of a 700 page, 18-carat gold-edged book entitled He Whakapapa o te Whānau Pahī. Tracing her ancestry back over twenty generations, this comprehensive work demonstrates Teitei’s relationship to iwi from throughout New Zealand, and identifıes her ancestral connections with Rarotonga, Tahiti, Taiwan, and beyond. Though the standard price is $349.90, those orders received by 1 May will pay only $279.90 (free postage in NZ).

To purchase please contact: Gregory Coupe 9 Katrina Pl, Massey, Waitakere, Auckland, NZemail. gregorycoupe@hotmail.com

Ph: (09) 948 3105M: 021 177 0158.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Educational GrantsPurpose: To support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki in their studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

Criteria: These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria:

1. Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki2. Enrolled and attending a New Zealand university, college of education, whare wananga or NZQA-accredited course leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

To obtain an application form please contact Jenny Brookes, Office Coordinator, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Office, Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston, phone 03 439 4816; email moeraki.runanga@xtra.co.nz

Applications will close on Friday 5 April 2013.

Te Rūnanga o ŌtākouCongratulationsŌtākou Rūnanga nominated one of our rakatahi, Talia Ellison, for an opportunity to be mentored by the Mayor of Dunedin, Dave Cull, as part of the Tuia – Mayoral Rangatahi Mentoring Programme, and we’re very pleased to announce that Talia was successful with her nomination!

The programme is run nationwide, and offers the opportunity for one rangatahi to be mentored by their local mayor and attend four national wānanga aimed at personal development towards being a future leader within their communities.

Talia has been involved at Ōtākou since childhood. As she has grown, we have watched with immense pride as she attained leadership roles at high school, and accomplished many other achievements including representation at the Youth Parliament in 2010.

Talia Ellison.

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Talia is an accomplished public speaker and knowledgeable in youth affairs, particularly for Māori. She has been recognised by Ngāi Tahu at an iwi level, in being selected as a recipient for a targeted scholarship to study in the area of iwi development, and was selected

He pēpi tata houFurther to last month’s announcement of the birth of Mihiata Parkinson to Kirsten and Dan, Kirsten sent us this photo of (from left) Joe, Mihiata, Kirsten, and Jacob. Too gorgeous not to share!

Blessing of HakuiaoSunday 3 March, the whānau of Ōtākou gathered on the new deck between our whare tūpuna Tamatea, and our new wharekai, Hakuiao, in great anticipation. Edward Ellison, Tahu Potiki, Tuari Potiki, and Doug Ditfort led the karakia as we all trooped inside for the first look at our stunning new building. We were not disappointed.

By the end of the day, Hakuiao was well and truly blessed, with karakia, parakuihi, a rūnaka meeting, and a visit from crew from the HMNZS Otago. It was unanimously agreed that we have one mighty impressive wharekai – can’t wait to show it off to you all.

Joe, Mihiata, Kirsten, and Jacob Parkinson.

We will be holding the grand opening of Hakuiao on the 13 June – whānau, book your tickets home for this now.

We are still not out of the woods with fundraising; although the wharekai is now blessed, there is still a lot of details being worked on inside, with major landscaping outside. If you or your whānau would like to contribute a koha towards the last of this work, or towards the grand opening, our account details are as follows:

Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou01 0902 0069111 046 (ANZ)Please reference your koha with your name, so we can personally acknowledge your contribution.Or if you prefer, cheques can be sent to:Attn: Glenys RussellTe Runanga o Ōtākou Tamatea Road, Ōtākou R D 2, Dunedin 9077.

Some of the Ōtākou whānau on the deck.

Hoani Langsbury, Cameron Olsen (Arrow International), Dirk Tuinman (branch manager, Arrow International), Anthony Scarfe (site manager, Arrow International). Getting a sneak peek inside.

for a cadetship within Te Rūnanga ō Ngāi Tahu’s in-house legal team.

We wish Talia success in the programme, and look forward to her using this opportunity to go on to achieve bigger and brighter things. Karawhiua!

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Upcoming hui dates• 7 April 9.30am Special rūnanga meeting –

constitution changes, 10am rūnanga general meeting

• 12–14 April Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Ara Reo hui• 13 April Maara Kai Wānanga (in the Wharekura)• 14 April Ōtākou Māori Women’s’ Welfare League

meeting (in the Wharekura)• 20–25 April Kura Reo ki te Waipounamu.

If you have any stories, pānui, news, or photos you wish to share with our wider whānau, email Rachel, rachel.wesley@tro.org.nz

Hapū registrationsWhile updating our hapū member database, we’ve noticed there is an awful lot of Gone No Address. If you or a member of your whānau has moved, please contact the office so we can update your details.

A wedding at PuketerakiOur rūnaka chair, Matapura Ellison, married Maria Coombs at Hui te Rangiora Church, on Saturday 23 January, with around 80 guests present. The happy couple hosted a sumptuous breakfast in the wharekai at Puketeraki Marae, which was followed by a dance at Karitāne Hall. Congratulations Matapura and Maria.

Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka

Matapura Ellison and Maria Coombs.

Photo by Liz Cadogan. Car courtesy of David Higgins.

Māori freehold land for sale in Puketeraki Waikouaiti Block XII Section 58 has come up for sale. The area is 17.1991 hectares – big enough to build a house on. The view looking out to sea, is from Matanaka to Blueskin Bay and Taiaroa Head. This land is at Brinns Point between Puketeraki and Seacliff. It is in two parts divided by the Coast Road.

Insert photo: freehold land.

Also for sale is Block III Section 75. The Area is 9460 square meters. This land has a woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards. It will only be sold with Section 58. Please contact Vicki Offen on (03) 465 7124 or (021) 212 7842 or at voffen@edinburghrealty.co.nz for further information.

Takerei Norton, Trevor Howse, Bear Grylls, Ben Senbas, Helen Brown, Maria Ellison and Matapura Ellison in the Matukituki Valley, Central Otago.

An international star films in our roheIf you own a television, there is little doubt that you will recognise the outdoorsy person third from the left in the photo below. Bear Grylls, from Man vs Wild, dropped into the Matukituki Valley in Central Otago recently, where he was filming documentary footage for his adventure series (as well as an Air New Zealand safety video). Some of our members were there for the mihi whakatau to welcome Bear and his extensive crew, and to provide cultural advice on the area where filming was taking place.

View from possible building site looking towards Blueskin Bay.

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Te Taitimu Trust Tamariki HuiIn early January, I was fortunate to travel to Waipawa in the Hawke’s Bay for the Te Taitimu Trust Tamariki Hui. I was accompanied by three rangatahi from our hapū and a small rōpū from University of Otago.

At the pōwhiri we were treated like movie stars (check out the Te Taitimu Trust website for a short clip of the week’s events). The honourable Tariana Turia led the rōpū on for the pōwhiri, which was followed by a dip in the swimming hole. The rest of the day was spent on kapa haka, learning karakia for Tangaroa, team building activities, games and getting to know the mentors.

The hui ran for five days and we attended a large number of workshops, including a full day at the beach learning stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling, surf lifesaving, Māori games, re-seeding pāua and swimming. Other workshops focussed on making healthy kai, plus road and fire safety.

The final day featured a concert, prize giving, final mihi and karakia. It was a long trip but the hui was an awesome opportunity. Thanks to the Te Taitimu Trust.Nā, Aroha Ellison.

Back row: Neil George, Aroha Ellison, Tamati Parata, Thomas George (under waterfall). Front row: Teanahera Parata, Anne-Marie Jackson, Samantha Jackson, Savannah Flack.

2013 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarship recipientWe are pleased to announce that Georgia-Rae Flack, of Puketeraki has been awarded the 2013 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarship. Georgia-Rae is in her first year, and is studying towards a Certificate in Health (level 4). This will assist her application to an Otago Polytechnic degree in nursing.

We are proud of the commitment Georgia-Rae has made, and continues to make, to the rūnaka. She puts her all into everything she does and we are certain that she will do the same in her study. Her choice of career doesn’t surprise us and we are grateful to Otago Polytechnic for helping to lift the financial burden of tertiary study Georgia-Rae would otherwise have faced this year.

Tēnā koutou te whānau o Waihōpai, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa ngā whānau o Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, me Waitaha, mauri ora. There’s not much happening on the marae at the moment due to extensive toilet and kitchen renovations. We have managed to hold some hui for example tītī hui, wedding hui, and some smaller.

To all whānau who live in the North Island and overseas, please feel free to send some news and photos from your area so we know you are ka pai. Some favourite recipes

Waihōpai Rūnakawould also be good. All the whānau are good down here, haven’t heard otherwise. Ka pai to the three teams from Ōtautahi who took part in Te Matatini. To the whānau of Christchurch, you were in our hearts on earthquake remembrance day. Arohanui to you all. Well, that’s it from me folks, very short pānui.

Ngā mate haere, haere atu rā haere ki te waka o ngā tūpuna. Takoto mai, takoto mai, takoto mai Nā Squirrel on the hill.

Georgia-Rae Flack (third from the left) in her element – waka ama at Lake Rotoiti.

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Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Ko te Amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri.Me mihi ki te runga rawaNāna nei ngā mea katoaMihi ki te KaihangaMihi ki te Kīngi o ngā KīngiMihi ki te Atua o ngā AtuaMihi ki te Rangatira o ngā Rangatira

Ngā mate o ngā tau, o ngā marama, o ngā wiki o tēnei rāMoe mai moe mai i roto i o koutou moenga roaHaere! Haere! Haere atu rā

Stumped by prehistoric mystery

Apiti hono, tātai hono te hunga mate ki te hunga mateTe hunga ora ki te hunga oraMauri ora, ki a koutou katoa.

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Hokonui Rūnanga extends all our love and sympathy. To the Rupene/Pohio whānau of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Matehe whānau o Ngāti Huirapa, Bragg and Edwards whānau of Awarua. Kia kaha, kia māia, roto i o koutou pōuritanga.Mā te Atua e manaakiNō reira arohanui ki a koutou katoa.

A huge lump of petrified wood has been fished out of the Mataura River. The lump, believed to weigh about a tonne, was hauled out of the Mataura River last week by a tractor after being discovered in a deep hole.

It’s about a metre long and is a significant find – one that has stumped local man and Hokonui Rūnanga kaiwhakahaere (manager) Rewi Anglem. “There’s the petrified forest down the Catlins, but that’s miles away. What’s it doing all the way up here?” he said.

The lump was brought to the rūnanga by its discoverer, he said. This was the first time he had come across such a thing from the Mataura River, aside from a much smaller sample uncovered at the same spot a week earlier. Ex-geologist Richard Bowman of Invercargill said the lump could have originated from a couple of different sources. One source is the lignite measures which surround the Mataura Valley, which would make it about 10 million to 15 million years-old. Small specimens of this type of fossilisation were relatively common, he said.

Another option could be that it is from the Hokonui hills, and about 200 million years-old. This would put it on a par with the petrified forest in Curio Bay.

Without seeing the specimen himself it was impossible to draw any conclusion. Retired Southland Museum director Russell Beck, who had seen a photograph of the specimen, said the source could possibly be from a coal measure or deposit, but he could not speculate without seeing the specimen.

“Unless you know where it occurred, it is hard to know a geological date.” Beck and Bowman both said it was an exceptionally large piece for the area.

Its origins may not be known but the wooden fossil has a certain future – on a display stand at the Rūnanga.

Source: Newslink, Railton Bridget.

Cultural mapping wānanga We had the cultural mapping wānanga here in Murihiku, facilliatated by Takerei Norton and his team. It has been a wonderful experience for all of us. We have been involved in the very important work of recording and identifying the important sites that our

tīpuna left deeply embedded in the landscape. This is very important work and must be preserved now, for the future generations. To you Takerei, Trevor and your team, kia kaha ā koutou mahi pai, e pā ana ki ngā taonga o ā tātou tūpuna i waiho, ā, ki a tātou katoa.

Rewi Anglem.

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Kia ora whānau,

Over the last month the office and executive have been busy organising and attending various hui, some of which have been held in the marae. As March approaches our thoughts are on the forthcoming tītī season. We wish whānau who are going to the islands a safe and bountiful journey.

Ōraka Aparima RūnakaDepartment of Conservation (DOC) hīkoi maumaharatangaDOC organised a hui to visit culturally significant sites and to acknowledge and bless the deed of recognition interpretation panels in the Murihiku area. It was also seen as an opportunity to strengthen the working relationship between iwi and DOC. The trip included an element of local history and an insight into projects undertaken by DOC in Murihiku. Whānau who attended had a most enjoyable time.

From left: Stewart Bull and Phil Fluerty. Experimenting with plant protectors.

Rarotoka progressThe restoration work on Rarotoka has taken big leaps forward. A new roof was put on the main house last year to go with the new roof we put on “house three”, and next we’ll be working on the spouting on both. Here are Stewart Bull and Phil Fluerty putting up freshly painted fascia boards before the spouting goes on. It’s looking great.

One of the aspirations for the island is to increase the tītī population, so we planted a lot of tūpare last winter. Tūpare forest is the natural breeding habitat for tītī. We’re experimenting with plant protectors to help tūpare survive their first year in windy areas. So far, it seems to be a big success with good growth and high survival rate. In a few years, we hope this forest and trees we’ve already planted will attract more tītī.

Public Consultancy DayHokonui Rūnanga hosted the Southern District Health Board Public Consultancy Day, where the general public were able to meet and receive information from the three appointed providers of home care and services to the elderly within the southern region. The three providers of this service are Access, Health Care and Royal District Nursing Services.

The Southern Primary Health Organisation and Iwi Governance Committee met at Hokonui rūnanga. This is the first time that this type of meeting has been held on the marae.

Update from the maraeScaffolding has finally gone up at the marae so hopefully we will have the new roof installed before winter.

The rūnanga cultural indexing project is nearing completion thanks to the outstanding work of Bill Dacker and other whānau members. The project has taken 10 years of researching manuscripts held in private collections, libraries and museums then reviewing digitally recorded interviews with kaumātua. The information will be used to correct misinterpretations and inaccurate recordings.

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The big news is that we have two new vehicles for the island, as a result of funding from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu – a new John Deere tractor to replace the tired old tractor, and a John Deere Gator to help carry equipment. This means we are working a lot more efficiently, letting the vehicles do the heavy work, allowing us more time for other jobs. The tractor’s front end loader is great for crushing gorse and moving it into piles to rot down. This speeds up the clearing process for planting in new areas. The Gator has been great for carrying heavy loads like knapsack sprayers, spades and other equipment.

The island is changing all the time, and we’re lucky to be part of the restoration programme. If you’d like to come on one of our work trips, please contact Lynley McKay at lynley.mckay@orakaaparima.org.nz or (03) 234 8192.

Smokey old blue.

John Deere tractor and a John Deere Gator.

Gator travelling by helicopter – using one machine to lift another! Beautiful.

Membership databaseWe are currently updating our membership database and ask all members to make sure they keep us informed of any changes to their contact details. It’s important for us to have accurate information so we can let you know of any opportunities, or forthcoming events that you may be interested in. Please note that our new email address is: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Visitor to our rohePictured on the right is a visitor to the North Beach in Riverton. This feisty, little creature had come ashore to moult. It had clearly been in the wars, as it only had one leg. It is a Tawaki (Fiordland Crested Penguin) and was moved by a DOC team member to higher ground away from the dangers of dogs on the beach.

Whānau daysYou will note from the schedule of general monthly meetings published last month that we’re planning bi-monthly meetings with whānau days in between. The purpose of this is to have whānau-based activities.

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Taurahere GroupsNgāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of Peter Plumb’s beloved partner Cindy Cross. It was an honour to have known such an amazing lady with an amazing voice. You will be sadly missed at our Ngāi Tahu gatherings and forever in our thoughts. To Peter, we express our deepest sympathy and we are with you always, especially during this difficult time. Arohanui, your Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau whānau.

On a happier note, we celebrated another great Waitangi Day celebration here in Tāmaki. There were many new faces this year, although many of the older faces were missing. Clayton made the big move back to Te Waipounamu the weekend before. We missed you and your whānau Clayton. It was great to have the Waikato

whānau with us this year and we look forward to seeing more of them in the future.

We had bouncy castles for the tamariki, a boxing ring for the rangatahi, and Peter Plumb’s live band with music for everyone. Brian How was there promoting and supporting the 28th Māori Battalion. Vicky was in charge of pony rides for the tamariki, and Sue led the weaving.

This year with the Tāmaki-wide fire ban we were unable to put on the usual hāngī, so instead we had a spit roast. A big thank you to both David Tikao and Arapata Reuben for coming along and promoting Whai Rawa and whakapapa, and speaking with whānau. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

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Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua We’re still meeting every second Sunday of the month at Tū Roa kōhanga, 11am, with a shared kai after the hui. There are plenty of things planned this year for our rōpū, including mahi toi (raranga and kōwhaiwhai), reo

Donna and Gael with mokopuna, Amiria. Ropine and Raiha Cook.

Kura Reo 2013E hari ana, e koa ana ki te haere ki te Kura Reo ki Arowhenua i te Iwa o te tau nei. Ko mātou tērā ko Manawanui, ko Kiritiaho, aku piki kōtuku, e rere atu ki Te Waka o Aoraki ki te whākaihia tērā kai reka, arā ko te reo. Ka mihi ake rā ki kā rika, me kā waewae o ‘Kā Manukura’, o ‘Kotahi Mano Kāika’, nā koutou mātou i tautoko, i āwhina kia tae pai atu ki te whare rā, ki Te Hapa o Niu Tireni. Koutou mā o te hau kāika, kā mokopuna o Te Rehe, e whakapau kaha ana ki te

Christmas Party 2012Our whānau Christmas party seems a long time ago but looking back on the photos reminds us of a fun time with lots of tamariki, swimming, kai and Hana Koko to

wānaka and learning new waiata. Nō reira nau mai, hara mai whānauka mā. Below are photos of whānau at our February hui.

manaaki i kā whānau o te Kura Reo, ka nui rā te mihi. Tae noa ki kā kaiako, kā poutokomanawa o te iwi, e hāpaitia ana tō tātou reo o Kāi Tahu i te ao, i te pō, nei rā te mihi ki a koutou. Ka kite mātou o Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki i a koutou ā tērā tau!Arohanui nā,

Emma, Manawanui, Kiritiaho.

Carmen Carkeek and pēpi.

top it off – kei whea mai, kei whea atu i ēnei mahi mō te whakawhānaukataka.

Raureka Cook and pēpi.

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Ngāi Tahu ki te Matau a MāuiNgā mihi o te wā ki a koutou katoa ngā tini mata o Ngāi Tahu, kia tau ngā manaakitanga a Te Mea Ngaro ki runga i a mātou. Mauri ora ki a tātou!

Greetings to all and I hope everyone is well. Here in the Hawke’s Bay kai is plentiful, especially in the apple department, as well as onions and pumpkins. Our Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui have been meeting regularly since our meeting in September.

We have changed our name from Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu to Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui to better reflect our region and our identity.

We intend to start our year off with an overnight waiata and history wānanga on 29-30 June to be held at the EIT marae in Taradale. More details will follow. Any inquiries please contact: Koro Te Whaiti (022) 329 9706, Thelma Manaena (06) 211 0943 or Zayana Akurangi @ naana_01@yahoo.co.nz

Finally, it is with regret that we advise of the passing of two of our Ngāi Tahu whānau from the Akurangi and Wakefield families – nō reira e ngā manukura, haere kōrua, haere, haere, haere atu rā i runga i te rangimārie me te aroha, koutou ki a koutou te hunga mate, tātou ki tātou te hunga ora ngā waihotanga a rātau mā.

Mā te Atua tātou e manaki, e tiaki, tēnā tātou katoa.

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga MoanaThere was only a small gathering of whānau for our bi-monthly hui. Our committee member Michael Bosman gave a very personal account of his return journey to Ōtautahi and the post-quake devastation. It was also a photo journey, a message of hope and a message of joy, all rolled into one.

Michael Bosman giving presentation to rōpū at the February Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui.

He noted a positive start to the rebuild. He was pleased to see Johnson’s Grocers, his favourite store, albeit operating out of a container. He found walking around the city an eerie experience, hearing birds chirping, heavy machinery and sometimes just silence.

Pou outside Christchurch City Council, photo taken by Michael.

He went to Tuahiwi on 1 December for the opening of the new marae – Maahunui II. There were around 1,500 people at this wonderful hui. Uncle Rik Tau spoke on the history of “Maahunui” or the “Hall” as it is known. It is expected the new hall will have at least 200 years of life in it. There was a presentation of a beautiful pounamu taonga, which took three people to lift.

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Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato CongratulationsAfter three years of study Madia Diamond graduated from Waiariki Polytechnic (Rotorua) with a Bachelor in Early Childhood. The Diamond whānau gathered in Rotorua to celebrate with Madia. Madia was assisted in her studies with a Ngāi Tahu grant each year and also received the Teach NZ grant in her final year. She is the oldest of four children and chose to study at Waiariki in Rotorua.

She has now moved back to her home town of Ngaruawahia and is working in Hamilton at Central Childcare Centre and loving every moment.

Left to right: Wendy, Madia, Rebecca and Nathan Diamond.

Pounamu taonga at marae opening, Tuahiwi.

The last part of Michael’s presentation focussed on Hakopa Te Ata O Tū, one of Michael’s ancestors. A portrait of Hakopa was done by Gottfried Lindauer – see page 59 of Michael King’s book “Māori.” Google has quite a bit on him too. And look out for the upcoming six-part television programme on the paintings of Gottfried Lindauer on Māori Television.

Michael then discussed a very old, small diary written by Thomas Eustace Green (Tame Eutahi Kirini), also one of Michael’s ancestors. Through his investigations Michael found it was held in the Macmillan Brown Library at the University of Canterbury. While in Christchurch, he met with Te Maire Tau, Associate Professor of Māori Studies at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre at the University of Canterbury, and had the opportunity to view this special piece of family history and taonga.

Michael has now been offered an opportunity to do his Masters in History through the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre. He is excited about this opportunity to research Thomas Eustace Green’s diaries, where he documented his life in colonial New Zealand.

This is a good example of how gems of whakapapa and history come to light when we take the trouble to do some digging. Our chair, Huey Rurehe, thanked Michael and wished him well in searching for more information on Thomas Green. Nā Kim Ellison and Laurie Loper.

Maaki Tuatini attends Te MatatiniOne of our members, Maaki Tuatini, recently attended Te Matatini 2013, the biggest kapa haka event in the world. She shares her experience in Rotorua, and her pride and excitement in Ngāi Tahu hosting the next event in 2015. The biggest kapa haka event in the world is held every two years and Te Arawa hosted Te Matatini 2013.

My whānau and I were so proud to go and support all our Waitaha teams, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, Ngā Manu a Tane and Te Kotahitanga, with hundreds of other Ngāi Tahu whānau. Hanging out and catching

up with all our Ngāi Tahu whānau was a buzz. Eating, talking and watching kapa haka in hot sun was an experience and we armed ourselves with water sprays, fans, umbrellas, beach chairs big blue tarpaulins, sun block, water and food.

We were at the gate 6.30am each day for the 7am opening, hoping to claim a little bit of grass in front of stage. That was all part of the fun.

On Saturday we all stood in silence for a minute to remember the Christchurch earthquake. That was a

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moving experience with thousands of people standing all around you.

On Sunday, the top nine kapa haka groups battled it out onstage, to find the overall winners: Te Toa Whakaihuwaka: Waka Huia runner-up: Te Whānau-a- Apanui third equal: Tū Te Manawa Maurea, Te Iti Kahurangi and Whangara Mai Tawhiti. Congratulations to all the 41 teams that took part.

Before the last karakia and the presentation of awards to winning teams, Te Arawa handed over the mauri to Ngāi Tahu, who will host the next Te Matatini in 2015.

Our tāua and pōua were well represented and members of our Waitaha kapa haka teams received the mauri with pride and honour.

Now we’re looking forward to supporting Te Matatini 2015 in Christchurch.

My whānau will be up and ready to do it all over again – to enjoy all the fun, sun and sound of the greatest kapa haka teams in the world. Bring it on Ngāi Tahu whānau.

Ngā mihiMaaki Tuatini (Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki).

Mirimiri and raranga wānangaWe’ll be holding a mirimiri and raranga workshop in Hamilton on Saturday 20 April from 9am to 4pm, *(or later if wairua directs). We hope to have several kaimirimiri/massage therapists who will come to further their knowledge in the art of mirimiri under the instruction of Nephi Skipwith, a tohunga in the healing arts. We are seeking an expression of interest from those working or practising in the healing arts, (physio, herbal medicine/rongoā, massage/mirimiri, chiropractor and so on), who wish to participate in this training. Please contact Moana Lousi for more information on 04 858 4911, 021 110 2163 or email: kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com and we will place you on our list. For those wishing to receive mirimiri, we will run a walk-in-clinic, so you won’t need to make a booking. Please feel free to bring a friend, or someone you know, who might be in need of a good mirimiri. Nephi is a qualified social worker and counsellor. He has worked in marae-based health clinics providing mirimiri / romiromi, rongoā and counselling for many years.He is the kaumātua for Massey University School of Psychology, and is currently the Senior Taurawhiri for Waitemata District Health Board, Whiti Maurea/Māori Mental Health and Addictions Service.

In all areas of his life Nephi applies traditional interventions as his primary tool for working with people who experience dysfunctions of the being.Nephi has worked for many years advocating, advocating, sharing and applying Māori health philosophies that underpin our models of practice.

Nephi Skipwith (Te Arawa, Tainui, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi) and Sandra Skipwith (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua and Waikato).

Ngā Manu a Tane

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Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua Rū Whenua Whānau Workers/Earthquake Support Workers Call 0800 KAI TAHU or 0800 524 8248.

Kaitoko Whānau workers work alongside whānau to help access services that enable whānau to make well-informed decisions about their recovery and future.

Here’s how Kaitoko Whānau can help:

Face-to face, on-going support• A check will be done on your property and contact

made within 48 hours • Meetings are kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face• Kōrero about your unique circumstances over a

cuppa• Time is taken to properly understand your situation

and where to go from here.

Working through information A kaitoko can help sort through and understand what’s important information and if a solution needs to be found.Examples are:• Insurance policies• Technical Category TC/zones• Assessments/scope reports/repairs/the ‘opt out’

processes• Geotechnical requirements/links• Specialist help or relevant information/grants• Accommodation/tenancy leases• Understanding consent and confidentiality processes.

Kaitoko can advocate on your behalf, for example: organise meetings and help with:• EQC/EQR and other organisations• Conflict resolution• Planning pathways.

Planning for a better future• Talking through how whānau daily life is affected and

how this can be improved• Help in recognising stress and what to do about it• Matching needs with the right services• Help in working through your recovery, making

decisions and planning a pathway forward which is best for your whānau

• Making sure the whānau leads the way forward• Help with how to track and monitor progress toward

a positive future!

TamarikiEarly childhood education and immunizationLinks to networks and services that provide expert knowledge in Māori ECE centresLinks to services that offer childcare facilities.

Jobs and trainingLinks to relevant employment training providers such as He Toki ki te Rika the Māori Trades Training course.

Help in working towards your dream job or careerSupport in getting the boxes ticked:• Driver licensing• WINZ opportunities• Health/addiction networks• Warm and healthy whareAccess to information, services and grants - making sure householders are warm and healthy.

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!!0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248.

Kaitoko Whānau Kaitoko Whānau is an initiative brought to you by He Oranga Pounamu and is coordinated by He Oranga Pounamu Kaiārahi Tautoko Sharon Hillier and Kaitoko Whānau intern Alice Kemp on behalf of the following organisations and Kaitoko/Navigators:

Te Puāwaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust Karen Mills and Verona Manaena.

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka Inc. Fiona Maurice and Leone Whittaker.

Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi Trust Ngaire Briggs and Tania Wilson.

Positive Directions Trust Adele Tikao, Cathy Sweet and Annie Ahlbrandt.

Te Kakakura Trust Pere Tainui.

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Kia Kūrapa ki AwaruaKa rere kā mihi aroha ki a koutou kua rēhita ki tēnei kaupapa. We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused by the postponement of Kia Kūrapa

ki Awarua. We are planning a Kia Kūrapa to be held at one of the marae of Te Tai o Araiteuru, within the Otago region. At this stage we are hoping to confirm a weekend in either May or June. We will contact those who had registered for Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua when more details are known, and will email a notice out to every Papatipu Rūnaka office. If you are interested in attending please contact us on 0800 KAI TAHU or email victoria.weatherall@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kia Kūrapa ki TuahiwiKia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi 24-26 May at Tuahiwi Marae. This wānaka will focus on te reo Māori for beginner to intermediate learners. This will be an opportunity to learn some of the local history as well as Kāi Tahu waiata and karakia. Registration forms for Kia Kūrapa are available on our Kotahi Mano Kāika website www.kmk.maori.nz.

Please send your completed registrations to Brett Lee – brett.lee@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or for further inquiries contact Brett – 03 974 0004 (Christchurch callers) or 0800 KAI TAHU.

Aoraki MatatūI noho te kāhui Aoraki Matatū i Tuahiwi i kā rā 8-10 o Kahuru. Te ātaahua hoki o te whare hou āra Ko Maahunui tuarua me te reka o te kai i puta mai i te wharekai hou. I a mātou e noho ana i Tuahiwi i haere mātou ki te kura o Tuahiwi hai wānaka i te Rāhoroi. Kā mihi ki a koutou mō ōu koutou manaaki.

I whakapakari te kāhui ako i tō tātou reo me ōna tikaka. Ko tētahi arotahi ko te kōrero o Kā Roimata me te Nihomakā. Ākuanei ka whakaako te kāhui ako i ēnei kaupapa ki kā takatā e haere ana ki Kia Kūrapa.

Mei kore ake a Lynne rāua ko Hana hei whakaako mai i a mātou.

Nāia te owha ki te hau kāika, me kā rika whero ko Sharon mā.

Aoraki Matatū is a Kāi Tahu Reo leadership programme, which supports and mentors iwi members to become more confident in coordinating and facilitating reo Māori and tikaka workshops within our Kāi Tahu communities. Aoraki Matatū aims to guide, assist and support members to become teachers of reo, tikaka, history, and stories for their whānau, hapū and marae.

Kura Reo ki Te WaipounamuKei ngā aumangea o te reo Māori, kei ngā pia, kei ngā tauira, tātou katoa e pīkoko ana ki tēnei taonga taketake o ngā mātua tīpuna nei ngā mihi.

Hai whakamōhio atu ki a koutou ka tū te Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu mai i te 20 ki te 24 o Paenga Whāwhā ki te marae o Ōtākou, Otago Peninsula.

He rūmaki reo Māori tēnei o ngā wānanga, ā, ko te whāinga ia kia whai wā ngā ākonga ki te whakapakari i tō rātou reo Māori, kia hōhonu ake, kia rerehua ake, kia Māori ake. Ko ngā kaiako ko tērā hunga e matatau ana ki tō tātou reo, e kaingākau ana ki tō tātou reo, ā, e whai ara ana hei akiaki i te hunga pīkoko ki te ako i te reo Māori.

To you our stalwarts of the Māori language, and to those still pursuing the language through scholarship and study, and to all others who have a passion for this treasure given to us by our ancestors, greetings.

This is to inform you that Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu will be held April 20-24 at Ōtākou Marae, Otago Peninsula. This is an immersion course of study for those at both high intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency to enable you to grow the depth, intricacies and fluency of your Māori language abilities. Teachers for this course are national exponents of te reo, who have a passion for its revitalisation and who seek to support and encourage others in their language learning journeys.

Should you wish to attend, or require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact either Charisma Rangipunga or Paulette Tamati-Elliffe through our free-phone 0800 524 824 or via email, charisma.rangipunga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu Registration Forms are also available on our web-site www.kmk.maori.nz

Kotahi Mano Kāika Reo Awards Saturday 15 June He aha te mea nui o te ao? He takata, he takata, he takata. The purpose of the KMK Reo awards is to recognise, encourage and reward KMK’s most vital resource – our people.

The awards will recognise and highlight the achievements of those who are making an outstanding contribution to the regeneration of te reo Māori within the Ngāi Tahu takiwā, Te Waipounamu in different categories, from Papatipu Rūnaka reo champions to Kaiwhakaako. The KMK Reo awards aim to celebrate what has been accomplished and generate inspiration for others following in the recipients’ footsteps. A pānui with further details calling for nominations will be distributed to all Papatipu Rūnaka and relevant community networks in due course.

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Whānau HaerekaKa noho kā whānau Kāi Tahu e kōrero Māori ana ki wāwā, ki wīwī, a ka haere tahi tātou ki te tirotiro, ki te ako hoki i kā kōrero o nehe mō kā tīpuna. Ko te reo Māori te kaupapa o ēnei haereka. He haereka kia tūhonohono ai kā whānau i raro i te korowai o tō tātou reo, kia whakahoa kā tamariki ki kā tamariki, kā mātua ki kā mātua, kia kaha ake ai tō tātou hapori reo Māori ki Te Waipounamu.

Whānau Haereka are opportunities for families to spend time together strengthening their te reo Māori bonds between te reo speaking families and building friendships between parents and between tamariki in te reo Māori. These haereka are usually held

over a weekend at various locations throughout Te Waipounamu and are centred around providing family friendly activities.

This year we have an increasing number of whānau initiatives associated with Kotahi Mano Kāika. We are planning on having a whānau haereka for new puna and those whānau who are actively engaged with KMK events at a beginners level, as well as our usual whānau haereka – total immersion styles for those whānau committed to raising their tamariki with te reo as a first language in the home. If you are interested in finding out more about our whānau haereka please contact Victoria Weatherall – victoria.weatherall@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 0800 KAI TAHU.

Pe Nehiyawek Cree Language Conference – Saddle Lake, Alberta Canada

Paulette Tamati-Elliffe at Saddle Lake, Alberta, Canada.

The conference was set within a native community reservation at Saddle Lake, and attended by elders, Cree language and community leaders, family members, school teachers, Blue Quill College master’s programme students and undergraduate students alike. My keynote speech promoted the importance of intergenerational transfer of language from parent to child, as an everyday living language in the home and community.

Highlights of the trip included the drive from Edmonton city to the Saddle Lake reservation in blizzard conditions, participating in the peace-pipe ceremony and other cultural practices, hearing the Cree language being spoken, celebrated and sung and also celebrating Tumai’s eleventh birthday with the Saddle Lake community in a circle dance. We learned so much from talking with the elders and other like-minded language activists. We enjoyed learning about their history and plight in ensuring that their Cree language continued to be spoken and used by their mokopuna, and of course drew on the many similarities we share, discussing the barriers and issues we are presented with as indigenous people in maintaining our values, language and traditions.

If anyone is interested in hearing more about the conference, please feel free to give me a ring or drop me an email at paulette@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Nā Paulette Tamati-Elliffe.

Kotahi Mano Kāika events calendarINITIATIVE WHEN / WHERE WHO / TE REO LEVELKura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 20 – 24 April

Dunedin – Ōtākou MaraeIntermediate/advanced learners. Total immersion wānaka.

Manawa Hou 27-30 AprilKaikōura

Rakatahi: Year 11-13 High School (negotiable)

Kia Kūrapa 24 – 26 MayTuahiwi Marae

Beginners level

KMK Reo Awards 15 JuneŌtākou Marae (details to be confirmed)

Nominees and invited guests.

For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz

It was my absolute privilege to be invited to attend the Saddle Lake Nation Cree Language conference as the keynote speaker. On 10 February, my son Tumai (10) and I left our shores and headed to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We were hosted by Leith Cardinal, Manager of the Onihcikiskowapowin Business Trust and Perry Large, which supported my travel costs and trustee. Our family made a decision to use some of our personal savings and take Tumai as my travel companion, so he could enjoy this cultural experience of a lifetime.

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This month Teone Sciascia and Jolene Marunui were down at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff to meet with whānau and help them to join and save with Whai Rawa. Lots of whānau came along to find out more about Whai Rawa and more than 50 joined up on the spot. On behalf of Teone and Jolene, kia ora ki ngā whānau who came along, and to Awarua Rūnaka for your manaakitanga.

It is always encouraging to talk about how Whai Rawa can be used to grow the whānau pūtea for buying a first home, studying at university or polytech, and towards a more comfortable retirement. Let us know if you’d like us to visit your marae.

April. The total amount to be distributed (including tax credits) is $2.7M. Te Rūnanga also pays around 90% of the costs of running Whai Rawa.

New online application – no signature required.You and your tamariki can now join Whai Rawa online, by downloading an application form, typing out the information and emailing back with your name typed into the signature box. This new format is only available for the next couple of months before new legislation affecting banks, Kiwisaver schemes and Whai Rawa will mean we have to take fully verified ID and proof of address before accepting new members. Join now while it’s easier.

Ngāi Tahu whānau to gift tax dollars to Government? – Beat the 31 March deadlineMany whānau have not yet provided all the tax information they need to for Whai Rawa. What this means is that they may be unwillingly paying too much tax on their earnings, or distributions/matched savings for Whai Rawa. Are you one of them? Most tamariki should be on the lowest rates of 10.5% for PIR & RSCT however many have not yet supplied their rates and will be defaulted to the highest rates.

Contact us (details below) and we’ll assist you to work out your rates. We don’t want whānau paying more tax than they need to.

* All payments from Te Rūnanga include Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax. For more information about this and any other aspect of Whai Rawa or for a copy of our investment statement please contact us.

0800 942 472, whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, www.whairawa.com

The Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarshipsare open to students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 who are achieving academically, displaying leadership qualities and participating in whānau, hapū or iwi-related affairs. The value of monies awarded may vary.

Applications open 1 March and will close 29 April 2013, the forms are on the website http://www.tetapuae.co.nz/scholarships-grants

Named after Masashi Yamada and Tā Tipene O’Regan, these scholarships are a representation of cross-cultural friendship and profound generosity. In the 90’s, Yamada, a successful Japanese businessman and philanthropist (introduced to Tā Tipene by Graham Kitson), extended a multimillion dollar lifeline to the iwi which enabled Ngāi Tahu to continue with Te Kerēme. Post-settlement, Yamada again displayed his generosity and commitment to the development of indigenous cultures by gifting a substantial fund to establish a trust.

The Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust offers Yamada O’ Regan Secondary School Scholarships to “at risk” Ngāi Tahu studying around the country. These scholarships

Te Rūnanga distribution of $45* announcedAt its February meeting Te Rūnanga approved a distribution of $45* to all Whai Rawa members aged up to 65. This will be paid to member accounts along with matched savings and the newborn distribution in mid-

Jolene Marunui talking with members of the Cootes whānau about Whai Rawa at Te Rau Aroha Marae.

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Out of School Tuition – taking enrolments now for Term 3The tuition needs to be provided by a suitably qualified person. For further information or to receive an application form, contact;

Kiri FraserOut of School Tuition Programme Co-ordinatorTe Rūnanga o Ngai TahuP.O. Box 799, DunedinDD 0347427590800WHAIRAWAkiri.fraser@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Our successful and popular programme has been helping tamariki succeed at school for over 15 years. Tamariki across New Zealand can apply once per financial year for 10 sessions of tuition. This tuition has turned struggling students into confident learners and the feedback is positively glowing.

To be eligible to enrol, applicants must be:• Aged between 8 and 18 years; or 5-18 if at Kura

Kaupapa• Attending school (anywhere in NZ)• Registered with Ngāi Tahu.

Calling for project applications now.The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga in particular:• Whakapapa • Te Reo me ōna Tikanga• Mahi Toi• Whānau Development • Whenua Development • Mahinga Kai• And more.

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help.

Applications close Friday 29 March 2013. The Ngāi Tahu Fund Committee meet in May 2013 to make decisions on the applications.

Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.Or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

Join us on Ngā Pukenga Ngāi TahuNgā Pukenga is an online database designed to help us to connect with you directly and alert you to opportunities that may be of interest to you and your whānau.

Ngā Pukenga enables us to alert you and your whānau of opportunities such as:• Employment• Development opportunities or scholarships such as

Aoraki Bound• Conferences, workshops and seminars• Governance vacancies.

Ngā Pukenga is a great way to ensure you are kept in the loop and in touch with our opportunities.

RegistrationIndividuals can register their skills and experience on Ngā Pukenga and nominate which opportunities they wish to be notified of. Registrations are open now; go to: http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/Te-Runanga/Vacancies/ and complete a brief online form.

It’s up to you to keep it current. In order for us to keep in touch with you, you need to keep your details on Ngā Pukenga current. Updates can be sent to talent@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Successful Applicants – round 14 September 2012There were 51 applications received in September. Of those applications, 38 were approved fund totaling $319,004.Applicant name Sponsor Project title $Amount

approvedGerard William Brons Jnr Thomas Daniel Brons Brons whānau reunion 3,500

Debbie C Walford Keepa Te Rangihiwinui TimmsHarry Jacobs Timms 20-year family reunion 4,000