HALF-YEARLY SHAREHOLDER HUI
TARANAKI MAUNGA A JOURNEY TO SETTLEMENT
& MANA WĀHINE
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HE TANGATA
HE WHENUA
HE ORANGA
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18 KIA TIKA TE PARU Caring for the whenua.
26 TARANAKI MAUNGA - A JOURNEY TO SETTLEMENT
20 MERE Graduating from the calf rearing unit.
29 TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS 2017 Decisions are full of excitement.
AISHA ROSS Leaving the Committee of Management but not the kaupapa.
10 AUNTY GLORIA KEREHOMA He mihi aroha 11 MANA WĀHINE Acknowledging the talents of our wāhine.
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FEATURES 4 HALF YEARLY SHAREHOLDER HUI A six month review of our progress.
15 WHĀNAU HUI
PKW staff, contractors and sharemilkers spend time at Puniho Pa, Okato.
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NGĀ PANUI Saturday 28 October PKW AGM 9:00am (full details on page 7) Wednesday 31 August Committee of Management nominations close. (full details on page 8)
A Taranaki and PKW Matriarch brings people together.
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Matekitawhiti Carr Taranaki Poukuia, photographed for Whenua 2013
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EDITORIAL Kua tino pōuri a Parininihi ki Waitotara i te ngarotanga atu o Gloria Kerehoma. He pou kuia o te Kopororeihana. We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our revered kuia who, along with her late husband Uncle John, gave so much time to the Parininihi ki Waitotara kaupapa. Their involvement with PKW will always be remembered. Our lead article in this issue concerns another of our kuia. We acknowledge the enormous contribution to PKW of Aunty Mate Carr, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday.
“At every corner we connect with those who have been, are currently, and could one day become part of our story.”
Both Aunties have undergraduate scholarships named after them, so it is fitting that we welcome the 2017 PKW Trust tertiary grant recipients to our whānau. This issue of Whenua is particularly important as it includes coverage of April’s shareholder meeting, and we invite you to nominate interested individuals to stand for the Committee of Management. We also farewell Aisha Ross who is not seeking re-election. Nominations close at the end of August and, if an election is required, voting papers will be sent to all shareholders with current addresses. We also pay tribute to our Chair Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua and committee member Claire Nicholson, who were nominated for prestigious, national awards. That success continues with our whare winning a regional architecture award, and now eligible for the national awards. Elsewhere we report on our desire to help kaimahi and the wider PKW whānau connect with the company’s vision, mission and values, and we update you on some major upgrades to the effluent systems on four PKW farms. If there was a single message to be drawn from this issue, it would be that Parininihi ki Waitotara is a dynamic business with broad interests and extensive relationships. At every corner we connect with those who have been, are currently, and could one day become part of our story. Mauri ora. Nā, Warwick Tauwhare-George
WHENUA MAGAZINE
PARININIHI KI WAITOTARA
iSTUDIOS MULTIMEDIA
Editor Warwick Tauwhare-George Deputy Editor Nick Maybury Creative Direction Sheree Anaru Photography Quentin Bedwell Graphic Design Dave Pope
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Leading from within Leadership starts with people and it ends with people
Taranaki is shifting its gaze towards the future. A number of long-term infrastructure and investment projects are currently underway to support this – developments like the Pouakai Crossing, New Plymouth Airport, and new Taranaki Regional Economic Development Strategy, branded as Make Way for Taranaki, Tapuae Roa – for more visit www.makeway.co.nz - are examples of this. Further opportunities will present themselves as the region moves beyond the challenges of our past. We can determine our future, both as individuals and as communities, as long as we have a vision for what that future will be, and the leadership to help us collectively travel towards it. At Venture Taranaki we acknowledge the positive difference that Parininihi ki Waitotara has made to its many stakeholders, and the Taranaki community as a whole, through having a strong vision and supporting this vision with equally dynamic leadership. It is no coincidence that PkW Chair Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua also now sits amongst the leadership of Venture Taranaki, as does the Māori Trustee Jamie Tuuta. Similarly, our own Chair Robin Brockie leads the Board of the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki, with Venture Taranaki’s Chief Executive Stuart Trundle also a recent ministerial appointment to the Board of our tertiary education institute.
It is for this sharing of leadership, knowledge, mana, and networks that Taranaki has become renowned. This unique ‘Team Taranaki’ approach extends comfortably across the public and private sectors and enables our region to achieve more: it has attracted new business and investments, secured major events, and attracted skilled and talented people either home or to their new home. Leaders are often seen in isolation, but the best leaders are collaborative in their approach. Leadership starts with people and it ends with people. As our region looks forward, there will be many opportunities for us to demonstrate leadership across our communities, and we can all play a part in leading our region’s progress. As Taranaki looks towards a brighter future, though its new Regional Economic Development Strategy and beyond the settlement processes, the need for a collective vision, the engagement of all our residents, and strong and collaborative leadership, will be greater than ever.
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HALF-YEARLY SHAREHOLDER HUI – A TIME TO REVIEW The Committee of Management host two shareholder meetings; the half-yearly hui that updates shareholders on how the business is tracking between July and December and the annual general meeting that reports on the full year. So, what were the key messages from the 2017 half-yearly update?
PKW INCORPORATION
So, the vision is now:
Review of the Vision, Mission and Values
Vision - He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga
The Committee of Management have switched the mission and the vision. Having the right vision and mission can inspire people to work together to achieve more than is possible by working alone. This is one of the motivators behind this switch.
Sustaining and growing our people through prosperity
He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga is an iconic statement for PKW. It reflects what we are trying to visualize of sustaining and growing our people through prosperity. Therefore it made good sense for this to become the vision. 4 | HE TANGATA
And therefore, the mission is:
• Whakapono - Adherence to Our Tikanga and Belief in Our Future • Whanaungatanga / Kotahitanga - Belief in Collective Action with Trusted Relationships Review of Core Strategies
Once an organisation’s vision, mission and values have been confirmed, the next challenge is a strategy. The PKW strategy recognises the corpus land (the original 20,000 hectares) as the core asset to achieving our goal of making the incorporation a best-inThe values are unchanged: class corporate investor that provides • Manaakitanga - Care for Our Present a distribution and/or benefit to all and Future Generations shareholders. Distributions should • Kaitiakitanga - Commitment to increase and be sustainable, with a diversified investment portfolio. Leadership Mission - A successfully diversified and sustainable Taranaki Māoriowned and operated business providing meaningful opportunity to its people
PKW TRUST
GROUP ASSETS BY BUSINESS
An update from the PKW Trust followed the incorporation meeting and subjects discussed included: • Review of the PKW Trust Deed has been completed. • The Trust continues to invest back into the community. • Feedback on the Community grant process; and • The strategic positioning of the Trust. Community grant process
61%
PKW Whenua
6%
PKW Fish
1%
PKW Investments
Financial Overview Similar revenue levels as the same period last year, along with a 7% decrease in overheads, has generated half-year savings of $1.4m, which is significant. Overall the business improved its operating profit (before tax) by $2.4m. The year-end net profit after tax is expected to be $11.1m, compared to $3.7m for the year before. This is $6.7m ahead of the $4.4m budgeted by the incorporation. The key reasons for this result are the increase in the Fonterra milk price and value increases in both dairy livestock and Fonterra shares. The dividend for the 2016/17 year is projected to be $1 per share. Review of Operations Ahuwhenua – Farms: The farms business is in a slightly better position than the previous year, thanks to improved efficiencies in the farming system, reduced overheads, comparable milk production to last year and an increase in the Fonterra milk price. Kōura/Lobster: The half-year result was as expected, however market factors are likely to have a negative
32%
PKW Farms
impact on income for the 2017/18 year. The operating profit for the full year is expected to be $3.3m. Looking Forward Mindful that diversification of the business has yet to happen, the Committee of Management have adopted a three-phased, five-year plan to put the business in the best possible position to diversify. Phase one is a 15-month period focusing on reinforcing the foundations. This includes improving efficiency across the business. The next phase focuses on identifying business partners with similar values and goals that will lead to shared growth. The third phase is expected to run from years three to five and will see PKW cementing its investment capability to make the best possible investment decisions in other areas. PKW is conscious of the new landscape, in which Taranaki Iwi have settled and are developing their strategies and investment priorities. Discussions with them, about how we can work collectively, are all part of looking forward together.
During the last six months, the Trust collected feedback from various recipients. Much of the feedback was very positive. Recipients told us how: • They appreciated the simplicity of the application process • Grants being paid up front, once approved, provided much appreciated and immediate relief • They appreciated being able to use the Trust’s pledge to secure funding from other organisations (in the case of marae rebuilding projects) • They saw grants as a show of support for what they do for their community. One recipient commented: “As a grant it’s small, but no one in our group had $1,000, so it’s a pounamu. And no way are we going to whakaiti the kaupapa.” Strategic Positioning of the Trust
Now that Taranaki is becoming a postsettlement region with Iwi establishing their own cultural and education programmes, the Trustees are asking what then is the role of the PKW Trust for the next 10 years? Shareholder wellbeing will remain an important priority and what might that look like? The 2015 shareholder survey found that Trust grants are youth orientated and they are asking Trustees to consider shareholder needs as well. Secondly, based on those who completed the survey, 25% of the participants’ connection to Taranaki stopped at PKW. These two issues provide clear guidance for the Trustees in identifying initiatives and programmes for the next 10 years. HE TANGATA | 5
SCHOLAR PRESENTATIONS ARE RONGOĀ FOR THE SOUL PKW Scholarship recpients with Board Members (left to right): Bev Gibson, Kim Modlick, Aroha Anderson, Aaria Dobson-Waitere, Hinerangi Edwards and Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua. At this year’s half yearly hui for shareholders the three presenters naturally tied their fields of study and work together. The result was food for the soul.
Kim Modlick (Te Atiawa), who graduates this year with her Masters of Indigenous Studies, talked about her research journey of collecting personal stories about her whānau. Kim was the recipient of the 2016 Matekitawhiti Carr postgraduate scholarship and what was so inspiring about her kōrero was her use of storytelling to help whānau, especially their mokopuna, learn about who they are. “Our most powerful stories are The third speaker was unplanned, but those that reinforce who we are as a whānau, because whānau stories help just as sweet. Former Charles Bailey create the stories of our iwi,” said Kim. Scholar Aroha Anderson had met with the Committee of Management the The Chair then invited 2016 Charles day before and decided to attend the Bailey recipient Aaria Dobson-Waitere hui. Aroha explained that she lives on (Ngaa Rauru) to speak. Aaria, who is Matakana Island, the ūkaipō of her completing her Master of Conservation tāne. They established and now run a Science, talked about the use of nursery, and for the past 10 years they geographic information system (GIS) have been replanting the island to technology to connect the whenua return it to a healthy and natural state. to our history, and consequently the In the process they have created 6 | HE TANGATA
“Our most powerful stories are those that reinforce who we are as a whānau.”
people. The power of her point about connections was made even more meaningful when Aaria introduced herself and her koroua, Takamori, who is from Muru Raupatu Marae. She mentioned that she didn’t know a lot about him, so being at Muru Raupatu was hugely personal. What no one realised was her koroua was the oldest brother of Peter Moeahu, who was sitting in the wharenui. Peter then explained that his first meeting of Takamori was at his tangi at Te Aroha Marae in Ngāruahine. This was an emotional moment for Aaria, Peter and employment for the whānau, which has led to other opportunities and those gathered who witnessed this connection. more employment.
The whenua and people were the common themes for each speaker and in their own way, they are tying together the threads to create a stronger and more connected whānau and community. The mission of the PKW Trust is to seed potential, and these presenters proved that the Trust’s investment in its students, and through the students their whānau, is a solid practice.
2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SAVE THE DATE This year’s AGM for the Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation and the PKW Trust has been scheduled for Saturday, 28 October 2017. 9.00am 10.00am
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He Tangata He Whenua He Oranga Sustaining and Growing our People through Prosperity.
What's in the Annual Report? The report explains how the Incorporation and the PKW Trust performed from 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2017. Reports from both Chairs, the CEO along with the audited statements are also included.
We also discuss key strategic developments and provide information on those who received a scholarship or grant from the PKW Trust. What makes this report exciting and uniquely Taranaki is that it includes many photos of whānau, mokopuna and events during this period.
The Annual Report is a snapshot of PKW, Shareholders and the Taranaki community in a single document. To order your copy please contact Aimee Morell, Admin Assistant for Shareholder Engagement on: 06 769 9373 or email reception@pkw.co.nz
The Annual Report can be viewed online from 1 October 2017 onwards at www.pkw.co.nz
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2017 Parininihi Ki Waitotara Election
to the committee of management
Nominations for the Committee of Management are now open and close on Wednesday 31 August 2017 at 5.00pm Claire Nicholson, Taari Nicholas and Aisha Ross are retiring by rotation and are eligible for re-election. Claire Nicholson and Taari Nicholas have indicated that they will be seeking re-election. The Committee of Management are elected by shareholders and are responsible for approving the strategic direction for the incorporation. They are also responsible for monitoring performance against the strategy. Between now and the August closing date you may know someone who has the skills and expertise for this directorship, and
they may be interested in standing. This is an opportune time to give this some consideration and have that discussion with them. Nominations must be in writing and signed by both the proposing shareholder and candidate. The candidate must also include a recent digital photo (min 300dpi, 111mm x 154mm) and a personal statement of no more than 300 words explaining why they are seeking election onto the Committee of Management, as well as their relevant skills and expertise.
Nomination forms must be received at the PKW OďŹƒce: PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 before 5.00pm on Wednesday 31 August 2017. Nominations may also be received by facsimile (06) 757 4206 or emailed to jking@ pkw.co.nz. If after the closing date more than three nominations are received, then
Electionz, the independent returning officer will manage the election process by sending voting papers to all shareholders with current addresses. The results will be announced at the AGM on Saturday, 28 October 2017.
Voting papers will be sent to all shareholders with a current address. Is your address current?
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AISHA ROSS, LEAVING THE COMMITTEE BUT NOT THE KAUPAPA Aisha Ross might be moving on from the Committee of Management (CoM) but his connection to the PKW whānau is staying put. Aisha, who has long been inspired by his kuia and PKW shareholder, Rangimaimaiao Ross, successfully stood for the CoM in 2014 after a stint as a PKW Associate Director.
educational experience with strong kaupapa Māori foundation. Being able to add value and contribute to this is a privilege.”
It’s because of this new opportunity Formerly a trustee for Waiokura marae that Aisha has decided not to seek rein Manaia, Rangimaimaiao helped election for another term with PKW. Aisha understand that retaining “I’m absolutely sorry to be leaving, but whenua is integral to wellbeing and I’m looking forward to seeing who will that education is paramount. join our PKW whānau and continue the “It’s because of her influence that great work we’ve achieved to date.” I’ve always been passionate about Māori growth and potential, and have He offers the following advice to those chosen to participate in environments thinking about standing at this year’s election. where this has been the emphasis,” says Aisha. “If you have a sound sense of the And it’s this influence that continues to see doors opening for him. Earlier this year Aisha was appointed into the role of Director - Innovation Development Group at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, one of the largest tertiary providers in New Zealand. He says: “Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers all New Zealanders a quality
dreams and aspirations of our people, and have the commercial rigour and expertise to grow our organisation, then you should consider standing,” he says. “The more expertise and experience PKW has, both culturally and commercially, the stronger we become.”
Working alongside other committee members who he admired and respected was among the highlights of his time with PKW. “To grow our business from a governance level was an honour, as was the ability to govern at the highest cultural, social and commercial levels with like-minded people. I enjoyed the challenges and the possibilities it brought me.” “For me, I valued this time at PKW for the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of our whānau.” Aisha’s dedication to serve his iwi and people is something he sees being a lifelong commitment. Who knows what the future might bring? “He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga.” Mauriora! HE TANGATA | 9
HE MIHI AROHA KI A GLORIA KEREHOMA Kei te tangi te ngākau – Haere rā e Kui PKW is mourning the loss of one of its aunties, Aunty Gloria Kerehoma, who passed away on Wednesday 29 March surrounded by her whānau. Aunty Gloria had a long association with PKW.
especially around the performance of the Incorporation and the dividend.
Four years ago, Whenua interviewed Aunty Gloria as part of a tribute to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PKW Trust. Not surprisingly, she tried to steer the conversation away from She was the shareholder her and towards her late husband representative for 20 years and John, who was an inaugural member regularly attended the shareholder of the Committee of Management. meetings as recently as the year before last. She never missed an That act of steering kaupapa where opportunity to tell us what she thought, she believed they were needed was 10 | HE TANGATA
a role she played in every part of her life. She steered her tamariki and mokopuna to believe in themselves and that anything was possible, and she steered her hapū and marae as they reclaimed tukutuku panels and taniko work that now adorns the wharenui at Aotearoa Marae. Aunty Gloria was formidable at steering and was difficult to say no to. As a couple, Uncle John and Aunty Gloria taught at Hāwera High School.
Uncle John taught metal and wood work while Aunty taught Māori. Together they worked tirelessly,
CELEBRATING WĀHINE MĀORI
encouraging the Māori students to believe in themselves and that anything was possible. They also saw every Māori child at school as their mokopuna and this created a different relationship with them, in comparison to the other teachers. The relationship they nurtured was unique and whānau based. Consequently, it was normal for these students to call them Aunty and Uncle. In 2013 as part of the 30th anniversary of the PKW Trust, the Trustees decided to name a postgraduate scholarship after Aunty Gloria. Again she tried to steer the Trustees to name the scholarship after her husband, but they declined. “Although our recent history records Taranaki leaders as our Koroua and Uncles, the reality is our Kuia and Aunties have been leaders as well, and naming this scholarship after Aunty Gloria is one way of recognising our women,” said Hinerangi Edwards, PKW Trust Chair. “It is fitting for the Trust to do this, given her commitment to education around the Mounga.” To date three scholarships have been awarded and the decision for the 2017 scholarship will be announced shortly. The recipients are: 2014 - Raiha Hooker Ngāruahine, Masters of Management 2015 - Nadine Parata Ngāti Ruanui, Masters of Business Administration 2016 - Benjamin Snooks Te Atiawa, Ngāruahine, Masters of Architecture The whānau of Parininihi ki Waitotara will miss her strength of spirit and her tenacity.
Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua – Māori Business Woman of the Year In May, the University of Auckland hosted the annual Māori Leaders Awards and PKW Chair Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua was named the Māori Business Woman for 2017. This was a fantastic honour and recognises not only her efforts, but those of everyone who has supported her along the way. During her acceptance speech Hinerangi talked about how growing up at Tūrangawaewae Marae,
watching her Aunties around her, taught her the importance of serving others. “There is so much I learned by working on the marae; how to work with others, how to listen, when to speak and when silence is the better option,” she said. “Most importantly I learned that my actions spoke loudly, and this is what people consider when deciding to listen or not.” HE TANGATA | 11
“Women bring a different perspective to the board table...” “These are the very skills I use as a governor so for me, the marae has been the perfect training ground for the roles I now hold.” As a young woman growing up in Waikato, Hinerangi always knew that the skills she would gain would benefit her iwi and this has come to be for both her Waikato and Taranaki connections, and further afield. Over the years Hinerangi has held many senior management roles, having worked for Tainui Group Holdings and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Today she focuses primarily on governance and is proud to be the first female chair of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation. “Women bring a different perspective to the board table and even though I’m proud to sit beside three other women on PKW, more Māori women are needed in governance, especially in the commercial field,” she says. As iwi and Māori continue to build their commercial capability Hinerangi is at the forefront and in addition to PKW she holds several directorships for organisations that are pursuing commercial objectives to meet their social goals. Te Ohu Kaimoana, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, Crown Forestry Rental Trust, Port Nicholson Fisheries General Partner Ltd and Auckland Council Investments are examples of this. Within Taranaki, Hinerangi is a Director on Venture Taranaki and Taranaki Iwi Holdings Management Ltd. She also sits on the Finance and Audit Committee for Te Korowai o Ngāruahine. For Hinerangi, it all comes back to the simple notion of ‘serving our people’. 12 | HE TANGATA
Claire Nicholas – Finalist, Dairy Woman of the Year. At the same time Hinerangi was being considered for her award, fellow PKW Committee of Management member Claire Nicholson was being nominated as a finalist for Dairy Woman of the Year. Claire is a qualified veterinarian and CEO of Sirona Animal Health, a company she established to promote products aimed at reducing the economic loss in the dairy, sheep and beef industries.
London where she managed a small and successful animal practice. “My parents expected us to look after each other and do our best and they are incredibly capable of reminding us of this, in fact they still do,” she says. “Therefore, our sons had little chance because Michael and I have the same expectations of them. Look after each other and do your best.”
Doing her best led to Claire’s nomination for this prestigious award alongside two other talented “I was raised on whānau dairy farms in women. Although she didn’t win the Ōtaki and Manaia in Taranaki and it is award, being recognised and made there I developed my love for animals a finalist is high praise from the and everything agricultural,” says male-dominated agriculture industry. Claire. Congratulations! Claire’s passion for farming carried Tēnā kōrua e ngā manu tīoriori, her through Massey University’s Hinerangi kōrua ko Claire. Whāia ngā competitive veterinary school and wawata o ngā tīpuna. after working as a vet in Waikato she ventured overseas to North Wales and Tēnā koutou.
PKW WHARE WINS REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD The kaupapa of Parininihi ki Waitotara holds great meaning for many and carries the hopes and the heartache of Taranaki Māori. Building a whare, your own or at the marae, is a massive undertaking and this project was no different. The Committee of Management were heavily involved, ensuring that every element requiring a pūtea commitment Opened in March 2016, the building of was essential. The result is the whare the whare benefited from good timing, that stands before us. shareholder support, a great story and Support from shareholders was an innovative design that tells the story also an important requirement and of the incorporation and its people. the Committee of Management are For 40 years PKW rented office space grateful that shareholders appreciated in other buildings and the time was the value of having our own place that easily identifies Parininihi ki Waitotara right to create a kāinga that was in the community. Today, the PKW distinctively Parininihi ki Waitotara. staff always make a point of showing The opening was an emotional shareholders around and telling them milestone and before entering the the story of the whare. whare for the very first time, two The Parininihi ki Waitotara whare recently won the 2017 Commercial Architecture Award at the Western Architecture Regional competitions in Palmerston North.
important questions were asked. ‘What is the name of this whare and, who is it for? The reply was, and will forever be: ‘It is called Parininihi ki Waitotara and this building is for all of us’.
In every instance shareholders have expressed their pride in the whare, a notable example being a shareholder whose tāne had helped build the staircase. He had urged her to go and
see it and she was delighted that she had. Local firm Elliot Architects were contracted to design and projectmanage the build and it was principal architect Jim Elliot who entered the whare into the competition. “We’re really proud of the building and the impact it makes. Even though the original shape was a simple box, the changes we made brought the
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“What is critical about the building’s design is that it reflects the past. Its being here is the present, which inspires us for the future;”
building to life and this is the type of building that Parininihi ki Waitotara deserves,” says Jim. “When Jim invited us to accompany them to the awards in Palmerston North, my first thought was ‘can I afford the time?’” says Jacqui King, Acting Corporate Services Manager. “My second was, ‘I need to go because this is our whare’.”
Two months before the awards the judges visited all of the buildings entered into the competition. It was at this hui where Jacqui shared our story with them, to show how the architects had captured this in the design. “What is critical about the building’s design is that it reflects the past. Its being here is the present, which inspires us for the future,” says Jacqui.
“At the base the timber represents the stories and the ancestors of
our people. The full-length timber
represents how our people were in
control of their own land and destiny.” “As you move up the wall, colonisation happens and it starts to fragment our
people as they begin to lose control of their land. It also represents a time of
Helping with the design was young architect Brendan Ariki Laurence (Taranaki, Te Atiawa) who is part of Jim Elliot’s team. Brendan is the “The stair and its dual expression – mokopuna of Waru Wharehoka and connection to the people (whakapapa) completed his Masters of Architecture represented by the timbers from the at Victoria University. He was also a ancestral lands, and connection to the recipient of a PKW Trust postgraduate land via the expression of the earth scholarship (2012-14). mother/sky father creation story – placed a strong narrative in the centre Brendan helped to incorporate into the of the building. build the elements that reflected the
conflict and fighting for land.”
Such a direct use of narrative can be a bit thin if the architectonics don’t back it up, but it was evident that the architects had taken some care working with the building’s constituents to develop the expression of narrative.” MC Western Architecture Region
whare and understand they are
“And then we won, and the brief kōrero the MC gave about our whare made all of the hard work worth it.”
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historical and cultural context in which PKW emerged. He explains: “Starting from the entrance way, the concept for the stairs relates to climbing the mounga. The story of the wall, how it is conceptualized is about people climbing the mountain and their journey through time.”
“As you move further up, the timber becomes more solid again, which
represents how PKW has taken back ownership and management of the
land, and is using it to help our people again. The wall to the left represents the people of Taranaki and the right side represents the mountain.”
The staff are grateful to work in this the current kaitiaki for tomorrow’s Committee of Management and
kaimahi. The building is named
Parininihi ki Waitotara and it was built for all of us – which means we had
already won, long before the awards.
PKW WHANAU HUI. CARING FOR OUR STAFF, MEANS WE ALL ACHIEVE The Parininihi ki Waitotara management team has embarked upon a programme to help kaimahi and the wider PKW whānau connect with the company’s vision, mission and values.
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The programme took a significant step in March when all staff, sharemilkers and farm contractors were invited to the first Whānau Hui at Puniho Pa in Okato. General Manager Shareholder Engagement Allie Hemara-Wahanui explains: “In the past PKW hui have just been for staff but given the focus was on connecting to our vision, mission and values, it made sense to invite as many of the wider whānau as possible.”
achieve while a mission statement describes the organisation’s core purpose and focus. This statement remains constant over time. “When combined with values they become powerful statements that can unite and inspire,” says Allie. For PKW the vision is ‘He tangata, he whenua, he oranga’, which means ‘sustaining and growing our people through prosperity’.
“Understanding an organisation’s vision and mission is the best way to gain an insight into where it is going, and why.”
“By prosperity, we mean in both a financial and non-financial sense, as there are numerous ways in which wellbeing can be improved,” adds Allie. “The vision inspires us to think forward into the future and manage the whenua to achieve the best possible outcomes for our people.”
A vision is an aspirational description of what an organisation would like to
A mission statement describes the core purpose of an organisation, and
“The first step to connection is understanding,” Allie says.
for PKW this is ‘to be a successfully diversified and sustainable Taranaki Māori-owned and operated business providing meaningful opportunity to its people’. This overarching mission is broken down into many smaller statements that provide purpose and focus. For example, to be successfully diversified means the PKW business will consider activities that are different to farming. Allie says: “Whatever these business activities are, they must be sustainable. It is the core purpose that PKW is Taranaki Māori-owned and operated. This means PKW must develop programmes to grow the capability of Taranaki Māori so that PKW can remain Taranaki Māoriowned and operated.” The third component is the
“Understanding an organisation’s vision and mission is the best way to gain an insight into where it is going, and why.”
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“Where alignment exists, then it is easier to work in harmony.”
organisation’s values.
to work together successfully.
“Values guide behaviour,” says Allie. “It’s important to know your own values, so you can work out whether they align with those of the organisation you are connected to.
Allie says: “The hui at Puniho Pā was one of the first times the PKW whānau have talked about the vision, mission and values together, and this was the start of that conversation.”
“For example, the values of an employee and employer may differ and this can lead to differences that could undermine the relationship. Where alignment exists, then it is easier to work in harmony.”
“It would have been much easier to email kaimahi with an explanation about the vision, mission and values, but we felt that coming together would achieve a much more meaningful and long-lasting impact.”
PKW’s values are manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whakapono and whanaungatanga – kotahitanga.
A further benefit of the hui was kaimahi being introduced to another Taranaki marae, meeting its people and learning its history. Puniho Pā of Together the vision, mission and course has a unique relationship with values aim to inspire and focus the PKW whānau on what is important and the Maunga after the kuia Rauhoto why, and the type of mindset needed Tapairu guided him from the central
plateau to settle in Taranaki. This kuia resides at Puniho Pā, making its people her kaitiaki. While many kaimahi have been to to other marae including Taiporohenui, Waiokura, Whakaahurangi and Aotearoa, this was, for many, their first time at Puniho Pā and in time, PKW hopes to visit as many Taranaki marae as possible. “Far too often organisations focus all of their attention on the business,” says Allie. “Taking this time to consider the organisation’s vision, mission and values was a great opportunity to remember why PKW was established, and why it’s important that we are successful.” HE WHENUA | 17
WE’RE UPGRADING OUR EFFLUENT SYSTEMS AND WE’RE EXCITED!
When your wharepaku can no longer cope, you need to take action.
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And that’s exactly what PKW
the Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator
million litres of cow-tiko, compared to
(DESC), which determines how much
200,000 litres in the past.
upgrades on four of its 15 farms.
effluent a farm can store, enabling
is doing, with effluent system
The farms being upgraded were converted to 60-bail rotary sheds just over a decade ago and while the
informed decisions on the best effluent system for a particular farm. PKW Farms uses the DESC for every
“What is so impressive is that the new system removes the tiko solids to create ‘green water that can be recycled to wash the cow yards,”
facilities were OK at the time, both
effluent system upgrade.
technology and the requirements for
Having the right system gives
Manager Ahuwhenua.
flexibility to prioritise, which leads to
“This means using 25,000 litres less
dealing with effluent have moved on, triggering the upgrades under way. The quartet of farms have a combined 2,000 cows producing plenty of tiko that needs to be managed in a way that’s environmentally friendly, safe and financially astute. Effective effluent systems involve a coming together of research and technology, including computer models developed by Massey
better farm management decisions. For example, wet days are not ideal to irrigate or spread effluent onto land and the ability to hold the effluent until the weather changes is a requirement of any modern-day effluent system. Calving is also an especially busy time, so effluent storage allows the farmer to focus on this first, with irrigation second. Of the four farms, the Winks Road
University, plus input from regional
farm in Manaia was upgraded first
councils. A key technology tool is
and now has the capacity to hold 3.8
says Shane Miles, Acting General
of clean water, which is good for the business and the environment.” The amount of clean water savings is considerable. Three of the four farms have water supplied from local schemes at a cost of about $1.00 for every cubic metre. The farms business estimates that when all four farms have been upgraded, they will use nearly 100,000 litres less water every single day of the milking season. Over a year this equates to a saving of 36.5 million litres.
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Mere, the farming world through her eyes “You humans stress about getting bigger, but it’s been my main goal since I was born.”
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After a long and happy stay at the calf rearing unit, I have finally moooved on to pastures new! (Pardon the pun but you humans do it all the time!) It’s hard to believe, but I weighed a whopping 205 kilogrammes in early June when I left for my new home at the PKW21 farm in Waverley. That’s 40kg heavier than in March! Over the last three months I have been processing fodder into body weight at an amazing rate! You humans stress about getting bigger, but it’s been my main goal since I was born. I’ve now started the next phase of my life and in a few weeks I’ll be classed as a ‘Rising Two-Year-Old Dairy Heifer’. My move to PKW21 was actually later than planned. Along with the other 28 heifers in my mob, I was meant to be heading off in May, but farm manager Irene decided to keep us for a bit longer as we were doing such a great job of pasture control. It’s fair to say we’re voracious eaters and we keep the pastures to the grade of a well-groomed back lawn, which encourages good quality new growth. Also, in dairy cow terms we’re not large animals yet so we don’t pug up the pastures as we enter the wetter winter months. We were happy to stick around, and the PKW1 staff seemed pretty pleased they would have the pleasure of their good natured
self-propelled lawn mowers for a bit longer.
were very loud and we all got a bit
As the grass growth slowed down and more younger animals were released from the calf sheds, the time eventually came for us to move and make space for the next run of young calves.
over some electric fences and a few
I must say that my last month at PKW1 was great. We enjoyed an abundance of lush autumn grass and high-quality silage and hay made from PKW 1 grass and an unlimited supply of water. So, that’s where I am today… but what has happened since we last spoke, in the last issue of Whenua? Well, after my monthly drench in March I weighed 165kgs. I’m much bigger now of course but at the time this was a great outcome. The summer months were good for me and rest of the mob. The weather was perfect for grass growth and we chowed down on plenty of highquality grass, clover, hay and silage. Water is always available and in my time at PKW 1 I can’t recall ever being hungry or thirsty. The night after my March weighin was a bit of a scary one for me and my friends. Just before dark, someone was letting off sky rockets or some kind of fireworks. The bangs
spooked. In our panic we knocked standards but then the staff came along and moved us into another
paddock further from the noise. We soon settled down.
The next time I was weighed, I’d
moved up to 172kgs – a seven kilo increase in 18 days.
At my 1 April weigh-in, the farm
staff used iodine on some spots of
ringworm I’d developed. The fungus disappeared really quickly, I’m pleased to say.
It was at this point that preparations
started for our departure. We were all drenched, and had our tails trimmed
and checked for any deformities. The staff also checked our ears, eyes,
legs and hooves as well as making sure our NAIT (I’m told it stands for National Animal Identification and
Tracing) tags were intact in our right ears.
We were also given new PKW Farms identity tags. Mine is number 3254.
It’s white, easy to read and will stay in my ear until I join a milking herd, where it will be replaced with a herd tag.
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AUNTY MATE’S 95TH BIRTHDAY Paving the way for many wahine to follow her lead as one of the few women to influence Taranaki Maori leadership from the 1940s, Aunty Mate Carr holds a special place in the hearts of Parininihi ki Waitotara.
In March this year Parininihi ki
Waitotara Chair Hinerangi RaumatiTu’ua, accompanied by General
Manager Shareholder Engagement
Allie Hemara-Wahanui, represented the incorporation to help celebrate Aunty Mate’s 95th birthday at
Wharepuni Marae near Hāwera. “Nan’s birthday is actually in May,”
says her oldest mokopuna Paula. “But
she wanted an early party so who were we to say no?”
Aunty Mate’s mokopuna then set the
party wheels in motion, confirming the marae and sending invitations far and wide. The invitation invited whānau to wear her favourite colour of purple, which many did.
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Another of Aunty Mate’s mokopuna Rewatu told Whenua: “Because Nan suffers from Alzheimer’s, we didn’t know how she’d react. But when she comes to places and people that are familiar to her, she comes right back to being herself. That’s why it was so important to come to Wharepuni.” Aunty Mate’s long-term memory remains strong and she had no difficulty connecting the adult children to the childhood cousins that she grew up with. This made the day even more special. “When Nan remembered people she had grown up with, because their children were at the birthday, it was magic and because many of her childhood friends have passed on,” says Paula. “These are the memories we’ll carry and share with our grandchildren about our Nan.” As one would expect, Aunty Mate has been involved in many different kaupapa in addition to the kaupapa her own children have been involved in such as supporting her son Spencer 24 | HE ORANGA
Carr during his time with PKW.
Other speakers talked about her acumen and no-nonsense style. They also mentioned that she never saw her opportunity for groups like PKW, gender as a limitation. This is Taranaki whānui, Māori Women’s especially important because during Welfare League, the Taranaki Māori much of her career Māori leadership Trust Board and Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust to thank Aunty Mate, and roles were held mainly by Māori men. Aunty Mate was one of those few Māori share their unique stories about her. women in Taranaki who operated on Te Kōhanga Reo is deeply important to the same level. Aunty Mate and Rewatu explained that For many years, Aunty Mate was the her Nan saw the need for a new secretary for the Taranaki Māori Trust strategy to revitalize Te Reo Māori. She Board during a time when it was the along with many others had a vision in only organisation with Iwi which Māori tamariki and whānau were representation. “On reflection, it didn’t exposed to and began to learn the matter to Nan whether her role was Māori language in safe Māori-centric official or not within an organisation environments. Ruka Broughton who because she knew how to advocate spoke on behalf of Te Kōhanga Reo and influence the throne.” says remembers those times where he Rewatu. would stand strongly behind Aunty Therefore, her birthday was a heartfelt
Mate because ‘nobody ever growled
Aunty Mate and I learned very quickly that standing behind her was a good place to be, but I also had to behave otherwise all she had to do was turn
around and give me that look. Aunty
Mate stood up for the Māori language without hesitating.”
“...Aunty Mate didn’t think she had done anything special other than what needed doing...”
People also talked about Aunty’s fashion sense, the gloves, handbag and hat were the complete package and she became known for her impeccable style. Paula had the pleasure of wearing one of her Nan’s outfits at the birthday. “Nana has an entire wardrobe of vintage wear. Her style is classic and the fact that I’m wearing one of her outfits to her 95th birthday, and feel great, reflects just how stylish she is.” As a tribute to her dress-sense, many turned up wearing her favourite colour, purple, with their Sunday best of lace, pearls, suits and ties. In 2013, the PKW Trust named a post-graduate scholarship after Aunty Mate alongside Edward Tamati and Gloria Kerehoma. All three have contributed to the Taranaki region and this was one way PKW could acknowledge them. As one would expect, naming a scholarship, building or even a mokopuna after a person is an important decision that requires a lot of careful consideration. At the time the Trust was considering this idea, General Manager Shareholder Engagement Allie Hemara-Wahanui met with Aunty Mate and her whānau to discuss the idea with them.
Above - celebrations for Aunty Mate’s 95th Birthday at Wharepuni. Opposite - Aunty Hine Toki, Aunty Mate with son Spencer and Uncle Ron Hudson. Below - Taranaki Māori Trust Board, 1981. Back row (l to r): Tainui Tokotaua, George Tito, Stephen White, Patara Tauri. Front Row (l to r): Thomas Ngatai, Hamiora Raumati (Vice Chairman), Pehimana Tamati (Chairman), Matekitawhiti (Margaret) Carr (Secretary), Hoani Heremaia.
They were surprised and humbled by this “and what was interesting is that Aunty Mate didn’t think she had done anything special other than what needed doing,” says Allie. This matter-of-fact thinking is the same thinking that has guided her and served the wider Taranaki whānui well. Recipients of these scholarships have said that not only are they grateful for the scholarship, but that receiving a scholarship named after someone they admire, makes the connection to Taranaki and PKW that much stronger. A total of four Matekitawhiti Scholarships have been awarded so far, to:
2016 Kim Modlick
Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Masters in Indigenous Studies
throughout Aotearoa. “Aunty Mate and women like her paved the way for other Māori women to pursue leadership
2017 Cereace Wallace
roles just like them. I’m one of those
2014 Hayden Hamilton Ngāruahine, Master of Science
honoring Māori Studies
remember their service and keep
2015 Joeliee Seed-Pihama Taranaki, PhD
“There are few women and even less
Ngāti Ruanui, Bachelor of Art, (Postgraduate level degree)
Māori women in leadership roles
women and when times get tough I going. This is a learning I’ve taken from them,” says PKW Chairperson Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua. HE ORANGA | 25
TARANAKI MAUNGA A JOURNEY TO SETTLEMENT
“He could only watch in despair as his people were being crucified, his lips could tell a thousand stories of old if we listen closely enough.”
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Treaty Settlements often do that. They bring out a lot of emotion. This usually leads to people feeling the need to express their thoughts, feelings and desires about what it is they want for themselves, their whānau and their iwi. More importantly, the negotiation process with the Crown often sees many people connect with the whenua that binds them to one another. “He hononga wairua, he hononga hinengaro, he hononga tūpuna mō ngā uri o te wā nei, me ngā uri whakatipu,” says Negotiator Haimona Maruera. Whether it’s attending wānanga and hui-a-iwi, or publicly critiquing the process on social media, uri will find a way to have their say and express themselves. Even the most passive among us will find their voice, like our revered Maunga in recent times with the return of the Toutouwai. With this music – whether it’s the aggressive expression of his uri voicing their desires to further protect him, or the serene song of the toutouwai – our tupuna maunga Taranaki is starting to create a stir that is welcomed by those who love him. Kua tae te wā. Ko Taranaki he pou herenga waka, he pou herenga iwi, he pou herenga kaupapa, koia hoki te puna i heke mai ai te tangata. E kore e mimiti te puna koropupū.
Negotiator Daisy Noble shared this kōrero about the Maunga written in 2000 by Ngāruahine in reference to the confiscations in Taranaki. She shared this because it would’ve seemed, at the time, the right thing to do. The need to engage all uri of Taranaki as a collective, in a way that has never been done before, requires this type of kōrero to resurface.
What is clear, and certainly expected, is that many feel aggrieved by the past injustices of the Crown. And given the Treaty grievances in Taranaki are the worst in the country, it would be fair to say that the pain, loss and heartache that has been felt throughout the generations is incomparable to any other iwi, hapū or people here in Aotearoa. We’ve suffered beyond measure and our people continue to experience the ill effects of raupatu and displacement. This needs to stop and it is through
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This kōrero is reinforced by Daisy who adds that it is important the mana of our tupuna koro in his own right is recognised and the need for all his mokopuna to care for him is also understood. Being a part of the settlement process is essential in order to achieve iwi aspirations. Lead Negotiator Jamie Tuuta at Parliament for the signing of the Terms of Negotiation in March 2017. re-connecting with our Maunga that
new hope for healing has arisen. As
negotiations progress, a lot of the past mamae has surfaced. The numerous hui and wānanga with those who
descend from him, have expressed
their deep desire to protect and care
for him. Figuring out how to do that is a challenge the Negotiation Team have at the front of their minds throughout
are high. They know that this journey is far from easy, yet they remain committed to achieving the best possible result that will ensure uri are reconnected to their tupuna maunga in a meaningful way. Lead Negotiator Jamie Tuuta says ensuring Crown and public acknowledgment of Taranaki Maunga as our tupuna is where it needs to begin.
this process.
“We’ve had a clear message from our people – they do not want the Crown to Negotiator Marty Davis says its important uri know the full history of the own our tupuna, so we’ve been discussing our Maunga as having a Maunga, “its confiscation, iwi legal personality. It is absolutely requesting its return, and the truth around the 1979 Vesting Act, amongst essential we focus on this in discussions with the Crown because we believe other things.” strongly that this is one of the The Negotiation Team’s journey is not a arrangements that best suits the iwi world light one; expectations placed on them view of Maunga being our ancestors.”
“To bring about change one must be inside the ‘tent’,” says Daisy. “We must be involved no matter the process or how many steps it takes to achieve our goal. Redress, no matter what that looks like, is part and parcel of negotiation settlements.” The Negotiation Team comprise Te Pahunga Marty Davis, Haimona Maruera, Daisy Noble, Liana Poutu, Hemi Sundgren, Jamie Tuuta (lead), Hannah Buchanan (Manager). The team have recently concluded a series of hui-ā-rohe around the motu to bring whānau up to date with where they are at in negotiations with the Crown. For more information visit taranakimaunga. com and subscribe to the monhtly epānui.
KUA TAE TE WA: Introducing The Taranaki Mounga project
Taranaki Mounga is an ambitious conservation project transforming the mountain, ranges and islands of Taranaki.
Like most areas of New Zealand, much of the native biodiversity has been laid to waste by introduced predators like wild goats, weasels, stoats, possums and rats. The objectives of the project align with the government’s vision of a predator-free New Zealand by 2050. Our focus is to secure the Mounga against animal and weed pests, restore species, and build community support and commitment.
The project is a collaboration of the Department of Conservation, the eight Taranaki iwi and philanthropic investor NEXT Foundation. It is supported by founding sponsors Shell New Zealand, Jasmine Social Investments, TSB Community Trust and Landcare Research. The Mounga Project is a separate kaupapa to the negotiations being undertaken in relation to Taranaki Maunga; however it is great that both are focussed on achieving tangible benefits for the care and wellbeing of our Maunga.
We’ll have more on this exciting project in the next issue of Whenua but in the meantime you can read more at taranakimounga.nz
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2017 TERTIARY GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Interviews for the prestigious Charles Bailey were being conducted as Whenua went to print and we will reveal the successful recipient, the recipient of the other postgraduate level scholarships and the inaugural recipients of the Ballance-PKW Trust undergraduate scholarships in the next issue.
The following students have been awarded an undergraduate scholarship: Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Tania Gilbert-Kennedy
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Social Services
Urutaahua Gilbert (Kiingi)
Natasha Hutchieson
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Midwifery
Patsy Bannan
Moesha Katene
Ngāruahine
Diploma in Graphic Design
Frances Kingi-Katene
Taine Win
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Science
Malcolm Win
Manuirirangi Edwards
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business Studies (Conjoint)
Tehinganga Betty McLean
And congratulations to 169 students who received a PKW Tertiary Grant: Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Cameron Alanotama
Ngāti Tama
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (Conjoint)
Robert Haddon Otene
Tom Alesana
Taranaki
Diploma in Te Pinakitanga ki Te Reo Kairangi
Sue Taylor
Reuben Aubrey
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Rangi Goffe
Dayna Ruihi Ellen BaileyStevenson
Te Atiawa
Diploma in Health Science
Heemi Wiripo Ngaiwikatea Bailey Whānau Trust
Fiona Barriball
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Midwifery
Fiona Barriball
Rimu Barriball
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Science
Wayne Barriball
Bonita Bigham
Ngāruahine
Master of Fine Arts
Hinewaito Bigham
Chelsea Bishop
Taranaki
Certificate in Cookery
Juanita Ngauta Bishop Whānau Trust
Huia Brady
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Nursing
Debbie Aylward
Alison Brooks
Ngāruahine
Conjoint: Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Gloria Jean Kerehoma
Aroha Broughton
Ngāti Maru
Bachelor of Education
Poi Pue Estate
Matthew Brownbridge
Taranaki
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Marie Hiroti
Karena Butler
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Nursing
Rangiwahia Tohia Whānau Trust
Ariana Cann
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Science
Kenneth Royce Tohia
Tami Luman Te Hauoterangi Cave
Ngāruahine
Postgraduate Diploma in Health
Ihaka Robinson
Bryda Chamberlain
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Laws
Rosalie Mae Rangi
Liam Chamberlain
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management
Rosalie Mae Rangi
Liam Chamberlain
Ngāti Ruanui
Conjoint: Bachelor of Arts /Bachelor of Laws
Rosalie Mae Rangi
Teana Davey
Taranaki
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
Reiwyn Kaniehana Davey (Hohaia) Whānau Trust
Drew Davey
Te Atiawa
Certificate in Health Sciences (Pre-Entry)
Caroline Beverley Davey
Melissa Denham
Taranaki
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
Diane Ratahi
Danyon Doeg
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Roberta Walden
Lilly Donnelly
Taranaki
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Samuel Wallis Kahui
Kate Dooney
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Teaching
Patricia Jill Affleck
Rhys Dooney
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Science
Patricia Jill Affleck
Luke Abbott
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Applied Arts
Vernon Arthur Rangi
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Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Raukura Doyle
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Betty Anderson
Erana Edwards
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Sport
Tehinganga Betty McLean
DJ Edwin
Te Atiawa
Diploma in Aviation
Robyn Cecelia Edwin
Linda Elgar
Ngāruahine
Te Tohu Mohiotanga (Diploma in Maori Language)
Mum's Mob Trust
Wendy Eynon
Ngāruahine
National Diploma in Career Practice
John Matakana Eynon
Daniel Fake
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Graham & Monica King Whānau Trust
Kerry Feather
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Gary Scorringe
Leilani Fonotoe
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Nursing
Sonny Manuao Werahiko Tamou
Te Autiti Gilsenan HikakaJones
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Margaret Ngawaina Taylor
Tori Goble
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
Ruby Kahui
Mary Graham
Taranaki
Certificate in Business Administration L4
Mary Elizabeth Graham
Janelle Gray
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business Studies (Conjoint)
Jock and Marina Cashell Whānau Trust
Elijah Griffiths
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Rose Denness
Megan Maria Hancock
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Business Analysis
Delwyn Hancock
Haarangi Harrison Patuwairua
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Haarangi and Manaia Harrison Whānau Trust
Jack Harvey
Ngāruahine
Master of Business Studies
Elaine Rahera Carr Harvey
Kenny Hau
Taranaki
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Kenneth Mark Hau
Aparangi Hemara
Te Atiawa
Certificate in Process Operations (Oil and Gas)
Te Atiawa
Te Herekiekie Herewini
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Doctor Of Philosophy
Herewini Hapu Mareikura Reremoana Whānau Trust
Zoe Hobbs
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Dorothy Hobbs
Connor Hobbs
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Dorothy Hobbs
Kandi Hoeta - Karaitiana
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Information Technology
Charmaine Hoeta
Maraekura Horsfall
Ngāruahine
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education Lorna Tawhakirangi Tutahione Katene
Kylie Hough
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Nursing
Theodore Hough
Natalia Hunt
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Brian Norman Hunt
Jessica Jack
Te Atiawa
Doctor of Philosophy (Music)
Edward Rongomai Ira Tamati Whānau Trust
Louise Jansen
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Anthony Broughton
Brianna Jones
Taranaki
Master of Business
Gareth Tamihana Jones
Monteil Jones
Taranaki
Bachelor of Communication Studies
Gareth Tamihana Jones
Mary Jones
Te Atiawa
Master of Maori and Pacific Development
Mary Te Kuini Jones
Tara Kahui
Taranaki
Bachelor of Counselling
Leanne Horo
Teakiri Kapa (nee Abraham)
Taranaki
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Conjoint)
Aaron Mervyn Abraham
Rawiri Kapea
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Arts
Witerina Cooper
Maioha Kara
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
Esther Tauri
Sumer Karaitiana
Ngāruahine
Doctor Of Philosophy
Charmain Hoeta
Asher Katene
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Arts
Mahanakiterangi Manu Taruke
Reuben Katene
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Hinewaito Bigham
Celecia Katene
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Nursing
Mihipeka Katene
Lena Kemp
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Health Science
Jan Hariata Bezems
Noah Kemp
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Laws
Jan Hariata Bezems
Catherine Kennedy
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Social Services
Urutaahua Gilbert
Ripeka Kerenapu Kennedy
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Social Work
Urutaahua Gilbert
Emire Khan-Malak
Taranaki
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Nanny Rubys Whānau Trust
Alicia King
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Education
Bernard Joseph King
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Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Lori King
Ngāruahine
National Certificate in Reo Maori
Bernard Joseph King
Jordan King
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Communication
Charles Dennis King
Sarah King
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Monica Green
Taylah King
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Arts
Charles Dennis King
Timatanga Mykade Klaassen Ratahi
Taranaki
Bachelor of Human Services
Gray Kerei Ratahi
Bianca Kumeroa
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Riwai Maurice Hina
Bree-Anna Langton
Te Atiawa
Rex Bruce Langton
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Mitchell Langton
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Applied Science
Rex Bruce Langton
Xavier Langton
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Rex Bruce Langton
Tereina Lichtwark
Te Atiawa
Certificate in Business Administration L4
Narita Tioko
Shaun Loper
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Business Studies
Clesta Benita Loper
Nicole Loper
Ngāti Tama
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Clesta Benita Loper
Atalya Loveridge
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts
Rosalie Mae Rangi
Sarah Lowe
Te Atiawa
Certificate in Business Administration L4
Neville Tito
Bobby Luke
Ngāti Ruanui
Doctor of Design
Robert Campbell Luke
Wiremu MacFater
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi Doctor of Medicine
Sarah Williams MacFater
Thomas Macleod
Ngāti Mutunga
Joy Rangimarie Te Poi Macleod
Bachelor of Accountancy
Tewaiwhenua Maha
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Arts
Sarah Matangi
Dillon Manuirirangi
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Tongawhiti Manu
Mizsiah Martin-Kemp
Ngāti Tama
National Diploma in Hospitality (Management)
Sol O'Carroll
Jasmaine Ruaka
Martin-Kemp
Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging)
Charmaine Horiwia Puru
Thomson Matuku
Ngāti Mutunga
Doctor of Medicine
Thomas Broughton
Heemi McDonald
Ngāti Mutunga
Master of Education
Aaron McGregor
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi Certificate in Employment Skills for Sport and Recreation
Tahupotiki Rawiri Raupo McGregor Whānau Trust
Jacob McGregor
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi Bachelor of Arts
Patrick Ngauru McGregor
Celeste Mclean
Taranaki
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
Dallas McLean
Cory Miles
Te Atiawa
Master of Natural Sciences
Ngarati and Rangi Kotuku Rukuwai Whānau Trust
Simon Miles
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Ngarati and Rangi Kotuku Rukuwai Whānau Trust
Kellee Moore
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Midwifery
Wilson Michael Korau
Tracey Moore
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Applied Science
Wikitoria Beamish
Alexandra Morris
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Parawai Mokopuna Whānau Trust
Barbara Murdoch
Te Atiawa
Master of Business Administration
Haami Tumango me Takatu Terei Whānau Trust
Rhys Muru-King
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Fashion
Bernard King
Jack Neutze
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Commerce
Alison Ann Sargent
Courtney Ngaia
Taranaki
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies
Te Whiti o Rongomai Patrick Mason
Ihaia Ngata
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Herewini Muturangi Ngata
Chiquita Ngeru
Ngāti Tama
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Eddie Lee Ngeru
Aria Nicholls
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Darryl Nicholls
Matt Nicholson
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Commerce
Claire Nicholson
Timuoterangi Niwa
Te Atiawa
Doctor of Education
Tui Te Ihorere James Niwa
Kiri Nowakowsky
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi Diploma in Applied Science
Moana Ian Lockett
Jack Obrien
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Robert O'Brien
Cameron Ogier
Te Atiawa
Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification
Patricia Jill Affleck
Lania Orr
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Nursing
Te Ahurei Te Pirihira Whānau Trust
Kylee Osborne
Ngāti Mutunga
Poutuarongo Kawa Oranga
Donald Philip Tuuta
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Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Mako Osborne
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Commerce
Donald Philip Tuuta
Ariana Osborne
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
Donald Philip Tuuta
Connor Otene
Ngāti Tama
Bachelor of Science
Robert Hadon Otene
Te Haana Paewai
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts - Maunga Kura Toi
Winifred Annie Bishop
Taine Paki
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Ihaka Robinson
Leah Palmer
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
Charles Pears Palmer
Hana Paranihi
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Information Technology
Allan Ngātiki Paranihi
Tuheitia Pihama
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Teaching
Patricia Hemara Wahanui
Keanu Piki
Ngāti Maru
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Maria Piki
Te Wainuiarua Poa
Ngāti Tama
Conjoint: Bachelor of Arts /Bachelor of Laws
Wiremu Whānau Trust
Kamaline Pomare
Ngāti Mutunga
Master of Indigenous Studies
Kathleen Pomare
Simon Rangiwahia
Ngāti Ruanui
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Tangiora Avery
Luanne Ranui
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Human Services
Luanne Ranui
Layla Rask
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
Rask Whānau Trust
Andrea RatahiClarke
Taranaki
Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts - Maunga Kura Toi
Juanita Ngauta Bishop Whānau Trust
Karamea Ratana
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Meteria Ratana
Kylie Rei
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Spencer Rehua Rei
Casey Rei
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Hemi Rei
Te Atiawa
Diploma in IT Support
Clinton Te Iwikahu Rei Whānau Trust
Chelsea Rennie
Ngāruahine
Te Ara Tuarua Mo Te Reo Maori
Henare Ngaia
McKenzie Richardson
Taranaki
Bachelor of Applied Management (with or without major/s)
Walter Henry Richardson
Dylan Wairahi Roach
Taranaki
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Bryan Wynyard Roach
Sarika Rona
Te Atiawa
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology
Joseph Rona
Joel Taylor Rudolph
Taranaki
Master of Fine Arts
Tuahine Ma Pikihuia Rudolph Rurawhe
Katie Scorringe
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Gary Scorringe
Jade Sewell
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Science
Hinepounamu Ngatai Tangirua
Anahera Faith Sheehy
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
Mahiao Whānau Trust
Jay Short
Taranaki
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Dianne Roka Short
Joshua Solomon
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Hinewaito Bigham
Ashley Stern
Taranaki
Bachelor of Science
Joanne Stern
Courtney Sullivan
Taranaki
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Michael Sullivan
Tiana-vai Ani Taamaru
Taranaki
Bachelor of Arts
Leanne Horo
Alexandra Tahau
Taranaki
Bachelor of Commerce
Reiwyn Kaniehana Davey (Hohaia) Whānau Trust
Veronica Taikato
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
Lorna Tawhakirangi Tuhia Tutahiona Katene
Jazmine Tamaiparea
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Design Innovation
Mary Holly Tamaiparea
Moerangi Tamati
Taranaki
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Aroaro Tamati
Te Waikapoata Hera Tamati
Taranaki
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Aroaro Tamati
Erin Tamou
Ngāruahine
Conjoint: Bachelor of Arts /Bachelor of Laws
Daphne Tamou
Katrina TarawhitiHape
Taranaki
Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Fred Pau Tapara
Te Aroha Taylor
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
Te Teira Whānau Trust/ Heketa White
Amber Te Awhe
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga
Te Awhe Whānau Trust
Portia Harimate Telford
Te Atiawa
Diploma in Fine Arts
Te Rau Aroha Watene
Aaliyah Thocolich
Taranaki
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Irene Thocolich Studies (Conjoint)
Hope Tioro
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences
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Sonia Marama Billy Tioro
Name
Iwi
Qualification
Shareholder Endorser
Ashleigh Tito-Collins
Taranaki
Certificate in Employment Skills for Sport and Recreation
Rex Bruce Langton
Daysha Tonumaipea
Taranaki
Master of Business
Gareth Tamihana Jones
Ana Turner
Ngāruahine
Diploma in Hospitality Management
William Tihoi Maha
Tori Turner
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Harriet Maud Turner
Te Hinengaro Tuterangiwhiu Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Vanessa Anne Whiu
Te Rerekohu Tuterangiwhiu
Taranaki
Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga (previously known as Poumanawa Maatauranga Whakaakoranga)
Vanessa Anne Whiu
Abbey Urwin
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Mereaina Noreen Kirkwood
Riria Vella
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Science
John Rei
Renee Waiwiri
Taranaki
Bachelor of Design Innovation
Maureen May Collis
Rangiwahia Karym WanoTohia
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
Kenneth Royce Tohia
Kerehama Waru Te Puu
Taranaki
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Pamela Te Urumairangi Ritai
Linda Waru-Lackner
Te Atiawa
Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga
Hemi Haddon
Emerson Watson
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Information Technology
Rosalie Mae Rangi
Morgan Watt
Ngāti Ruanui
Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences
Vernon Arthur Rangi
Toni Wayne
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Applied Management (with or without Charlie Tohe major/s)
Huingangutu Whaanga
Ngāruahine
Bachelor of Arts (Maori)
Jason Wineera
Renee Wharepapa
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Arts
Hayden Te Ruki
Cade Wharepouri
Te Atiawa
Bachelor of Business Management
Kevin Wharepouri
Tu Williams
Taranaki
Master of Indigenous Studies
Jean Cunningham
Brooke Wynyard
Ngāti Mutunga
Bachelor of Science
May Edmonds
This year’s grant round attracted 189 applicants which is the highest number of applicants in three years. The PKW Trust received six applications for the Charles Bailey Scholarship and 10 for the other three postgraduate level scholarships. For these four scholarships, applicants must show how their programme of study will contribute to the business objectives of PKW. A massive 83 students applied for the five undergraduate level scholarships, making these awards very competitive. A quarter of all applicants are studying in the area of health followed by society/culture and then management/commerce.
What are the students studying?What are the students studying? Society and Culture
Society and Culture
Natural and Physical Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences
Mixed Field Programmes
Mixed Field Programmes
Management and Commerce
Management and Commerce
Information Technology
Information Technology
Health
Health
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Engineering and Related Technologies
Engineering and Related Technologies
Education
Education
Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Architecture and Building
Architecture and Building
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0
13
25
13
25
38
50
38
Primary Iwi
Primary Iwi Ngāti Tama
4%
Ngāti Mutunga
6%
Ngāti Maru
1%
Ngāti Tama
4%
Ngāti Mutunga
6%
Ngāti Maru
1%
Te Atiawa
25%
Ngāruhine
25%
Te Atiawa
25%
Ngāti Ruanui
10%
Ngāruhine
25%
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
11%
Ngāti Ruanui
10%
Ngāti Rauru Kiitahi
11%
The majority of applicants (56%) are studying at University of Otago (14%), Massey (13%) Victoria (11%) and Waikato and the University of Auckland (9% each).
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