Our Settlement: A Crown Perspective A Lifetime of Service Age No Barrier to Haka Our Whakatupuranga 2050 Journey Save the date! Waikato-Tainui Games 20-21 Feb 2016
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Taken by the Crown prior to World War II under the Public Works Act for defence purposes, the land at The Base traditionally belonged to Waikato-Tainui iwi. Some 50 years later, this land was returned to the iwi as part of our 1995 Waikato Raupatu Land Settlement and put into the ownership title of Kiingi Pootatau Te Wherowhero, ensuring the land can never be sold. From the earliest days of the settlement process, The Base was identified for commercial re-development and today, it has over 44,000 square metres of retail space, covering some 30 retailers and over 30 outlet stores, and together employing approximately 700 staff.
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In this
issue #56
05 | Our Settlement: A Crown Perspective
RT Hon. Jim Bolger ONZ and Sir Douglas Graham KNZM share their perspective on the Waikato Raupatu Land Settlement.
09 | Celebrating Women in Raupatu 10 | Solid Year of Performance The last financial year has been a year of steady
growth for Waikato-Tainui.
11 | A Lifetime of Service Nita Gregory has devoted more than 70 years to
Kiingitanga serving under three monarchs in Turongo House at Turangawaewae marae.
16 | Whaanau at the Heart of Educational Success Waikato-Tainui has launched its education
plan - Ko te Mana Maatauranga.
17 | Age No Barrier to Haka 19 | Spreading Our Investments for a Stronger Future 20 | Me Whakapakari ki te Hua o te Kawariki 21 | Our Whakatupuranga 2050 Journey 24 | Our People are Our Legacy Front Covers: Koroneihana Celebrations, Te Hookioi photo taken by Karleen Turner Puriri. Taiohi photo of Te Maurea Whirititoi taken by Renee Renata.
The search for Tainui Group Holdings’ Chief Executive is now over following the recent appointment of Chris Joblin to the role. Chris joined TGH in December 2009 as Chief Financial Officer and has been Acting CEO since mid-April this year. TGH Chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden said Chris was chosen after a comprehensive six month nationwide search and ensuing competitive process. “With this appointment we can now accelerate our strategy to drive great outcomes for the owners of TGH. Chris and the team will measure success by generating more cash and more jobs for the tribe, and growing the tribe’s land holdings by investing in primary industry as the business continues to diversify its holdings,” said Sir Henry. Meanwhile, five new faces have joined the Waikato-Tainui Tribal Development Unit in recent weeks, giving a boost to the Unit’s education and housing teams. Kimai Huirama, Waingaro Marae; Maehe Paki, Te Awamaarahi and Turangawaewae Marae; and, Hone-Haunui Rapana, Waahi Paa, have joined the education team. Their role is to design, implement and support key initiatives that align to the recently released Waikato-Tainui Education Strategy – Ko Te Mana Matauranga. Joining the housing team is Tania Bidois of Maketuu Marae and Peter Hannam, both are responsible for implementing the Waikato-Tainui Housing Strategy. All five new staff started in their roles in July. The Waikato Raupatu River Trust recently appointed Nicholas Manukau, Waahi Paa and Horahora Marae, to Strategy Manager. Nicholas will be joined later this month by new staff Lee Tane, Raakaunui Marae, and Susan Stephens, Turangawaewae Marae, who will form the Strategy team.
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From RT Hon. Jim Bolger ONZ In pride of place in the Bolger dining room is a photo that marks the beginning of a new era in New Zealand.” 155 years after the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi - Tiriti o Waitangi - the photo, captures the precise moment that Dame Te Atairangikaahu on behalf of Tainui and I on behalf of the Crown put our signatures on The Deed of Settlement at Turangawaewae on 22nd May 1995. With that signing New Zealand began a new journey of understanding and partnership, originally promised at the signing of the Treaty in 1840. My personal journey in many ways began when as a 6 year old, in 1941, the Bolger family moved to a small farm at Rahotu, coastal Taranaki, and our Maaori neighbours provided transport to school until a school bus came on the scene a few years later. From that point on I have been in constant contact with Maaori throughout my life. There were many personal and political interactions through the years and through it all I was gaining a better insight into the depth and complexity of Maaori grievances and the inadequate response by successive Governments down the years, ranging from denial to token compensation. Most can recall the evocative photo of Dame Whina Cooper with a staff in one hand and holding the hand of her young granddaughter in the other, setting off in 1975 from Te Hapua on the hikoi to Parliament, to present her petition to stop the alienation of Maaori owned lands and providing redress for past wrongs. In 1976 with the change of Government I became Under Secretary to the Minister of Maaori Affairs, Hon Duncan
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MacIntyre and Chair of the Maaori Affairs select committee of Parliament. As such I was Chair of the Select Committee meeting held in Auckland to hear submissions on the 1975 petition of Dame Whina Cooper and others regarding the earlier alienation of Maaori land and the passionate request for redress. We were all moved by the story she and others told. The story was too powerful and too painful to be ignored. Moving forward to 1988, when many believed Maaori were receiving too much attention, as Leader of the National Party I told the Party’s annual conference ‘that I would never be a racist’ no matter how many votes that might gain and optimistically committed the Party to the goal of settling all major claims by the year 2000. I had greatly underestimated how complex many of the claims were and many are still in the process of being resolved. The good news is whereas in the past many New Zealanders, mainly though lack of knowledge, were opposed to Treaty settlement today all but a few acknowledge that the settlement process was and is right and support the process. Much has been written about the process leading up to the signing of the Treaty in 1840 and the hopes of a New Zealand moving forward together. Recall that Governor Hobson greeted each Chief after they signed at Waitangi with the phrase; ‘he iwi tahi tatou-we are now one people.’ That optimistic observation by Hobson, although no doubt well intentioned, confirms the new Colonial Government’s lack of any real understanding of Maaori views and attitudes especially as regards to the ownership of land.
With the benefits of hindsight, that lack of appreciation of the other side’s values and views is understandable as they came from distinctly different histories. The optimistic hopes expressed at the signing were sadly soon replaced by disagreements which lead on to the Land Wars in the Waikato and elsewhere. Those wars devastated Maaori primarily because their assets were stolen. If New Zealand had taught its colonial history more accurately, then gaining acceptance that a new approach was required would have been more easily achieved. The Hon Doug Graham (now Sir Douglas) was the person I chose to lead my Government’s new approach to be upfront about our colonial past, to openly acknowledge the hurt and loss that Maaori suffered and to begin the process of negotiating redress. Such success as has been achieved is due to the courage and leadership from Maaori being matched by similar leadership from the Crown. The breakthrough came when on the eve of Christmas 1994 Doug Graham rang to seek my agreement to initial the agreement that he and the late Sir Robert Mahuta, with support on both sides, had reached. I readily agreed and pay tribute to Tainui for agreeing to settle first and by so doing enabled New Zealand to take the first steps along a new road. Both parties knew that we couldn’t rewrite history but we could write the opening chapters of a new narrative of working together to achieve the original goals set out in the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
From Sir Douglas Graham KNZM The inevitable tension and dispute over land between Maaori and the new settlers in the years following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi were to have two long lasting impacts on Waikato-Tainui.
The negotiations between Waikato-Tainui and the Crown were conducted in good faith and with a generosity of spirit. Both sides appreciated the unique nature of the issues where actions or omissions of long ago were at long last being addressed a century after the event. If the negotiations were to succeed both parties knew that any settlement would have to take into account the ability of the Government to meet all the demands made on it, be fair to both the taxpayers and the iwi, and be fair between Waikato-Tainui and other iwi with grievances of their own. It would be a political settlement between equals rather than simply a commercial transaction, one which laid the sadness of past events to rest and then contained a commitment from each to respect each other and to comply with the Principles of the Treaty into the future. The actual settlement contained three elements. First, it recorded for posterity the grounds for the grievance by briefly outlining the factual history and the breaches by the Crown of its Treaty obligations and fiduciary duties. Secondly, it contained a sincere apology to Waikato-Tainui for those breaches on behalf of the people of New Zealand without which the settlement would have been quite inadequate. Thirdly, it provided for compensation based as far as was possible on the principle ‘as land was taken so land must be returned’. The compensation therefore included the return of land and financial compensation as well. The Settlement Deed stated that the settlement was a full and final settlement of all historical grievances. Over the 20 years since that momentous occasion Waikato-Tainui has met the challenges of today with courage and skill. It is now a major player in the Waikato economy and a beacon of hope to all New Zealanders. Kia tau te rangimarie Ki a taatou katoa.
The first was the settler encroachment onto land of the iwi, skirmishes and eventually pitched battles between soldiers and warriors, and then the confiscation by the Crown of almost all of the iwi rohe. The second, which arose from the first, was the rise of the Kiingitanga intended to unite disparate hapuu under one authority to discourage land sales. The tragedy was that the confiscation or raupatu meant there was no longer any land to retain. For over 100 years Waikato-Tainui harboured a grievance over the loss of the land and sought redress from successive governments. Some progress was made but it was not until 1991 that the Crown and Waikato-Tainui finally met in an atmosphere of goodwill to address the grievance. In December 1994 at Hopuhopu, a Heads of Agreement was signed by Robert Mahuta and by me as Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations. This led to a Final Deed of Settlement signed on the 22 May 1995 at Tuurangawaewae by Te Arikinui Dame Te tairangikaahu and the Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ, the Prime Minister. The settlement was the first major settlement of land claims by any iwi and was followed by many other settlements with other iwi in the following decades. The format set out in the Waikato-Tainui Deed has been used as a precedent for all other settlements.
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As part of celebrations to commemorate the 20th anniversary since the signing of the Waikato Raupatu Land Settlement, a special event was held at the Waikato Museum to honour our ruruhi. The special event, delivered jointly with Miromoda – Aotearoa’s Indigenous Maori Fashion Apparel Board, was well attended by our ruruhi as they were treated to a cocktail evening and a runway show showcasing leading fashion design talent from Waikato-Tainui and other iwi across the motu. Waikato-Tainui Chief Executive Parekawhia McLean said the Miromoda fashion designer show was a great coup for the tribe and the Waikato region. While Miromoda Event Manager, Montess Hughes said the opportunity to work with and be a part of the Waikato-Tainui celebrations was a wonderful honour for Miromoda. Photos: Erica Sinclair Photography
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The 2014/2015 financial year has been a year of steady growth for Waikato-Tainui following significant advances in social development initiatives, environment programmes and the diversification of commercial activities. Maxine Moana-Tuwhangai, Chairman of Te Kauhanganui, said gains had been made across a wide range of development initiatives. “While there is always much more to be done, we are making good progress to deliver benefits for our marae and members,” said Maxine. Progress had been seen across education, housing, marae development, employment and training, river restoration and education, and commercial activities all of which were aimed at supporting members towards prosperity. Rahui Papa, Chairman of Te Arataura, said $22.3M had been distributed to fund social development programmes and activities including the Kiingitanga, education, marae, and kaumaatua health and wellbeing across the region for its people.
“The new shareholdings in Waikato Milking Systems, Go Bus and Genesis Energy have been a highlight of the past year with all three providing strong returns from day one,” said Sir Henry. “They are a good start but we have a long way to go to achieve the balanced portfolio of investments that we’re seeking from our diversification strategy.” TGH was reporting total assets of $875M, up $53M on last year, and a net operating profit of $35.6M. Sir Henry said TGH was committed to growing the economic prosperity of Waikato-Tainui and said its diversified investment strategy would “generate more jobs, provide more cash to support tribal objectives, and grow the tribal land estate” in the period ahead.
This compared to $6.1M last year and included a $15M grant to marae for development purposes. Notable initiatives for the year to 31 March 2015 included:
$28.6M*
ba nk debt to tota l a ss e t s
23%
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Careers website launched. www.waikatotainuicareers.co.nz $2.8 million distributed for education, including $1.6 million for tertiary education grants.
Collective Marae insurance scheme launched.
ne t pro fit
tota l r e ven u e
$82.6M $69.8M
TE TAU KUA MAHUE
$70.9M
d i v iden d fro m tg h a n d w t f to w r lt
$12.5M $13.9M
en v iro n m ent
d i s t r ib u t i o n s
so ci a l Graduation of second MBA cohort from Waikato-Tainui College for Research & Development.
$83.3M
H E W H A ATO R O N G A
$22.3M $6.1M
Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao Environment Strategy – Winner of the New Zealand Planning Institute Best Practice Award: Strategic Planning and Guidance. Digital app, River Rush – Toku Awa Koiora, launched.
Financial literacy workshops offered.
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Maxine said the tribe was reporting a steady consolidated result with total assets now at $1.2B, an increase of $123M on 2014. Net operating profit was $26.1M and Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) and Waikato-Tainui Fisheries were reporting a combined dividend of $12.5M. TGH Chairman, Sir Henry van der Heyden, described the performance of the tribe’s commercial entity as solid, achieving another year of sound financial returns.
$15 million one-off grant distributed to 66 Marae for development purposes.
20%*
5 repo rt 201 ui ann ual wai kat o tain
• Introduction of a unique collective marae insurance scheme • Launch of River Rush, a digital app to engage and educate tamariki in river conservation • Launch of a dedicated careers website • $2.8M invested in education • Graduation of second MBA cohort from Waikato-Tainui College for Research & Development • Tai Tumu, Tai Pari, Tai Ao environment strategy awarded NZ Planning Institute Best Practice award for strategic planning and guidance • Acquisition of shareholdings in Genesis Energy, Go Bus and Waikato Milking Systems.
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$1.2B
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*The figures on this page are the consolidated results
Diversified investments strategy advanced with the acquisition of shareholdings in Genesis Energy, Waikato Milking Systems & Go Bus.
$1.0B*
2015 & 2014
YEAR IN REVIEW AT A G L A N C E
for Waikato-Tainui. Some of these figures vary from 2014 figures due to a change in accounting policy (refer to note 2.2 on page 55 of this Annual Report).
Download a copy of the Puurongo-aa-Tau o Waikato-Tainui 2015 at waikatotainui.com
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Nita Gregory has devoted more than 70 years to Kiingitanga, serving under three monarchs by working behind the scenes in Turongo House at Turangawaewae Marae.
Of Ngaapuhi descent, Nita was born in Panguru in the Hokianga and spent her early years up north until the charm of Selwyn Gregory led her to the mighty Waikato. “I wasn’t quite 19 when Sel and I got married. He was working at the freezing works at the time so a few days after our wedding we had to move down here to Ngaaruawaahia.” But their union was unexpected explains Nita. “We had a tono or a betrothal,” she says. “My aunty could see Sel and I were getting close so being strict Catholics she arranged for our whaanau to get together. Not knowing it was about us, the old people had a meeting and asked us a couple of questions after which they said, right we’ll marry you off.” Six weeks after that meeting the pair were married. Following their wedding the pair moved to Ngaaruawaahia and lived with friends then a boarding house before settling in to their first home on George Street. “One day I was coming home to the boarding house and there was a great big green truck parked outside with these Maaori fellas – it was the Kimikimi from over at the pa. I asked them what they were doing and they told me they were shifting us back over to the marae because Te Puea had a house for us, a house of our own.” Their move to the house Te Puea had for them reinforced Nita’s unwavering dedication and enduring service to the Kiingitanga and Turangawaewae Marae. “While Sel was being a Maaori warden, Te Puea thought I could learn and help out in Turongo because they needed workers. I was keen, anything to help Te Puea and Sel, who became the head warden.” Nita started out working with the kitchen gang washing dishes. “There was a really good group of us, and whatever happened in that house would stay between just us and went no further. Koroki was still alive then and I was in awe of him.” She says work in Turongo is meticulous. “You had to wash glasses separately in their own bowl of water to make sure they were cleaned properly and then wipe it with a certain cloth so I learnt all that, about what to do with the different dishes.” After some years, Nita “graduated from washing dishes” to looking after guests. “All the dignitaries that use to come to Turangawaewae from all over the world I had to look after. You have to learn all the proper etiquette for all the different dignitaries and be quick on your feet in case anything needed doing or something unexpected happened.” She says the knack of having proper etiquette came easy for her because when she wasn’t working in Turongo, she’d be working down at the army offices in Hopuhopu. “Down there you get to know the ‘yes sir, no sir’ talk pretty quick.” Looking back at all the dignitaries she’s looked after over the years from prime ministers to ambassadors and heads of state, she says they’ve all been lovely and always friendly. “They would come in and make you feel at home, and you felt relaxed, never nervous.” However, in the early days Nita’s nerves were naturally a little shaky as she recalls Queen Elizabeth II’s second visit to Turangawaewae. “On her second visit, the Queen unexpectedly broke from her entourage, detoured and came
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to the marae to see Koroki. When she got to the marae Sister Heeni, who was in charge of us girls then, gave me the order to go serve her. I was all nervous and shaking, but I managed to pour her her cup of tea. She was there for about half an hour. All she wanted was to acknowledge Koroki.”
To recognise her service to Kiingitanga, Nita was awarded the inaugural Illustrious Order of Te Arikinui Queen Te Atairangikaahu (Class 3) from Kiingi Tuheitia. The award is part of the annual Kiingitanga honours which acknowledge individuals who demonstrate the core principles of the Kiingitanga.
And given the momentous occasion, Nita made sure to keep the tea set that was used during the Queen’s visit. “I still remember Koroki had a blue cup, the Queen had a green cup and Te Ata, who was still young and known as Piki then, had a pink cup. I’ve still got all those set aside because it has sentimental value,” says Nita. Over the years Nita has had some amazing experiences serving our Ariki, but she says it’s the little things that still pull at her heartstrings. “Every Christmas Te Ata use to take all the workers from the marae to Port Charles for a few days. I think she did that to show her appreciation for everyone’s mahi.” Another fond memory Nita has is when she celebrated her 80th birthday and to her surprise “the Lady” had organised a morning tea for her in Turongo as well as a special screening of the film The World’s Fastest Indian. “She was sick at the time, but she still did little things like that.” Nita’s admiration for Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu is understandable and she often reminisces about the times when Te Arikinui would stop in to her place just for a quiet cuppa tea and a catch up. “Through the years it was like that. When she wanted to get away, she’d come over for a talk and to unwind.” Now 89-years-old and a grandmother and great grandmother, Nita’s dedication and service to Kiingitanga remain resolute. She admits that it’s the deep love she has for her late husband Sel that has kept her going. “More or less I did it for him, I was there to support him and I will continue to support him until I can’t do it anymore.”
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Do you need help managing your money? We’re holding Good With Money workshops to assist people of all levels with money management. Workshops will cover setting your money goals, budgeting and taking control of your money, dealing with debt and preparing a savings plan.
10am-1pm, Wednesday 2 September - Auckland* 10am-1pm, Wednesday 2 September - Hamilton* 1pm-4pm, Tuesday 6 October - Pukekohe* 1pm-4pm, Thursday 29 October - Hamilton* 5pm-8pm, Thursday 12 November - Manurewa* 5pm-8pm, Thursday 26 November - Hamilton* *Locations are still to be confirmed.
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Our vision is for all our tribal members to enjoy life-long learning and become leaders who determine their own futures and successes. That’s the overarching vision behind the tribe’s recently launched education plan. Named Ko te Mana Maatauranga, the plan aims to have all tribal members connected with their marae, 80 per cent fluent in Te Reo Maaori and tikanga, and all tribal members aged 15 years and over to have an education qualification by 2050.
Priority Two: Meaningful Pathways This priority supports tribal members to develop their interests into purposeful and meaningful pathways. It focuses on increasing the number of tribal members aged 15 years and older to have a qualification from 77 per cent in 2013 to 100 per cent in 2050.
An ambitious undertaking to say the least, but Waikato-Tainui Education Adviser Raewyn Mahara says it’s a target we can achieve as long as we as a tribe take collective responsibility to achieve it. She says, “The plan embodies the dreams and aspirations of our tribal members and also aligns to the current environment and potential challenges of the future.”
Priority Three: Marae Connectedness This priority focuses on building marae as centres of learning around identity and belonging. It is aimed at increasing connectedness and engagement from 70 per cent in 2015 to 100 per cent by 2050.
Extensive research and consultation with tribal members and the education sector was carried out to develop the education plan and ensure it met the needs of Waikato-Tainui marae, hapuu and iwi. “The engagement process clearly placed whaanau and whanaungatanga at the centre of where learning is nurtured, and confidence and growth is experienced,” says Raewyn. “So our plan is led by the principle that whaanau is at the heart of lifelong learning and it is our responsibility to enable those aspirations to be met so that our people are succeeding in all aspects of educational and maatauranga Maaori learning.” She says, “Among the aspirations that our tribal members expressed is that our people are confident and proud, that learning opportunities are enjoyed inter-generationally, and that they are innovative and leading change.”
Ko te Mana Maatauranga identifies three key priorities: Priority one: Fluency of Waikato reo and tikanga This priority focuses on lifting fluency in the Waikato dialect from 31 per cent in 2015 to over 80 per cent by 2050.
Raewyn says milestones within each priority have been developed at 10-year intervals leading to 2050. “This will guide planning and also provide a measurement of accountability.” To further support the educational aspirations of Waikato-Tainui three new staff have joined the tribe’s education team. Led by Raewyn, Kimai Huirama, Maehe Paki and Hone-Haunui Rapana will be responsible for overseeing each of the plan’s key priorities. Kimai is the new Education Pathways Advisor responsible for supporting tribal members to develop their interests into purposeful and meaningful pathways; Maehe is Reo and Maatauranga Project Advisor and is responsible for designing and implementing key initiatives that align to the Reo and Maatauranga priority; and as Marae Education Project Advisor, Hone-Haunui is responsible for increasing tribal member connectedness and engagement with their marae. The education team’s role within the current education context will be as a provider, connector and influencer – delivering programmes to whaanau and marae, connecting tribal members to providers and services, and developing and maintaining quality relationships with key stakeholder groups to support the realising of Ko te Mana Maatauranga. To read Ko te Mana Maatauranga in detail, go to waikatotainui.com celebrating 20 years since settlement | 16
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Photos: Supplied by Waikato Taniwharau Kapa Haka
Hundreds of performers from around the motu took to the stage at the New Zealand Post Kaumaatua Kapa Haka event held at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington last month. The event attracted more than 450 performers making up 11 kaumaatua kapa haka roopuu. Representing Tainui Waka was the Waikato Taniwharau o Tainui Kaumaatua Kapa Haka. First established in 2011, this year’s roopuu was made up of over 60 kaumaatua representing Waikato, Maniapoto, Hauraki and Raukawa iwi. Kapa haka tutor, Kahurangi Muru, says “Our kaumaatua enjoy coming together to learn and revive their waiata so an event like this is a great opportunity for them to showcase their talents and fulfil the kaupapa.” To prepare for the annual event, weekly practises were held in Taamaki and Ngaaruawaahia. “The majority of our members actively support all Kiingitanga kaupapa. So getting everyone together for waananga can be difficult so we scheduled practise in between kaupapa wherever possible,” says Kahurangi. “This year we managed to hold three waananga and to further help our members learn waiata at home we turned to modern technology, uploading videos of our waiata to Facebook so no matter where our members were they could practise.” During the two-day event the roopuu performed a number of waiata, including Me Wehi ki a Ihowa, Kiwi Weka, Te Kupu a Te Whiti, Horahora Atu Raa and Ngaa Raa o Hune. Kahurangi says, “There were many highlights from our haerenga, but the crème de la crème for us was the mass performance of E Pari Raa which was sung to tautoko the
patron’s speech at our celebration dinner and as a memorial to the late Tama Huata, founding Chairman of this kaupapa. “As a mark of deep respect for Tama Huata and his whaanau, his iwi, Ngaati Kahungunu, was invited to lead the waiata on our behalf which was supported by all the kaumaatua roopuu present – a true testament of kotahitanga and a fitting homage to Tama.” Kahurangi says the roopuu would like to acknowledge everyone who has supported them over the years. “We are truly grateful to receive a lot of support from various marae and organisations who offer koha and venues for our practices and waananga, and we are especially grateful to our tribe for their unfailing support. “Our whaanau are also a huge support, particularly our Waikato Taniwharau o Tainui Rangatahi. They’re our band, cooks, ringa wera, porters, trainers, and they assist with teaching actions and a small crew accompany us every year. Without them, we would not have been able to achieve or do what we have done over the past five years.” She says, “For our roopuu, kapa haka is a way in which we can maintain, revive, learn and share waiata that were sung by our tupuna so including our rangatahi in everything we do ensures the survival of our waiata for generations to come.” For kaumaatua interested in joining Waikato Taniwharau o Tainui Kaumaatua Kapa Haka, email wtotainui@gmail.com or call 021 078 4935.
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SPREADING OUR INVESTMENTS
FOR A STRONGER FUTURE In recent weeks Waikato-Tainui commercial arm, Tainui Group Holdings (TGH), has been hosting tribal members at presentation evenings to provide an update on its diversification strategy and listen to feedback.
The TGH senior management team presented to tribal members at events in Hamilton and around the Waikato and Auckland, with more presentations still to come in the coming months. More than two years ago TGH started on this process to move into a more balanced range of investments. While property developments have given the tribe a firm economic foundation, there are also risks that come from having more than 65% of the total assets of $875 million tied up in property developments and buildings. As kaitiaki of the tribe’s economic prosperity, TGH wants to ensure that the overall basket of investments can endure the ups and downs in different parts of the economy. A more balanced holding of investments across areas such as property, cash, shares, direct investments, fixed income and primary industries such as farming will reduce risk and generate more jobs and more cash to support tribal objectives and help grow the tribal land estate. Last year saw some first runs on the board for plans to diversify. When Genesis Energy was floated by the Government early last year, TGH bought 5.4 million shares. This investment was followed later in the year with two direct investments in successful home-grown businesses.
Pictured: Tainui Group Holdings Chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden with CEO Chris Joblin
TGH acquired Waikato Milking Systems in partnership with Pioneer Capital and Ngai Tahu Holdings, and partnered with Ngai Tahu again to acquire Go Bus. Both of these investments employ a good number of Waikato-Tainui people and are delivering solid returns to the tribe.
By selling a half share, TGH can bring in a very experienced shopping centre operator as its partner to help take The Base to the next level as was previously the case in 2003-2008 when The Warehouse Group was a 50% partner. The sale will also free up a substantial sum of money to reduce debt and be reinvested in a more diverse range of investments.
As the next step, TGH has announced it will offer for sale up to 50% of the buildings and sub-leases at The Base. The land will remain protected under tribal ownership under Pootatu Te Wherowhero title and no land will be sold.
For more information on upcoming TGH events, contact TGH Stakeholder Relations Manager Maria Huata via email at maria.huata@tgh.co.nz
INVESTING IN INNOVATION One of Tainui Group Holdings’ investments, Waikato Milking Systems, was recognised with the International Innovation Award at the annual Mystery Creek Fieldays in June. The Hamilton-based company received the award for its Centrus 84 rotary platform, which can milk several thousand cows a day. The judges of the award praised how the platform is 80 per cent lighter than previous products, yet five times as strong. This Hamilton-based organisation is doing the region – and the nation – proud and has positioned itself as a market leader. As an investor, TGH is proud to watch its growth.
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Me whakapakari
ki te hua o te kawariki
Supporting our people to lead healthier and active lifestyles is the motivation behind the development of an iwi-inspired sport, recreation and physical activity strategy.
Over the next few months, tribal members will be encouraged to provide their whakaaro (feedback) and input into developing a pan-tribal sport, recreation and physical activity strategy. As part of the engagement process, a survey has been created to find out the initial views of tribal members and will be followed up by consultations kanohi ki te kanohi. Sport Kaiwhakahaere Heremaia Samson says a key component of Whakatupuranga 2050 – the tribe’s longterm blueprint for development – outlines that a strategy is necessary to elevate sport, recreation and physical activity at all levels for the sustained health and wellbeing of Waikato-Tainui tribal members. “Our whaanau are involved at all levels of sport, from grassroots to elite, as participants, competitors, coaches, administrators, officials, volunteers and whaanau support. They also engage in other various forms of recreation and physical activity, so we want to ensure that we develop and implement a strategy that is both relevant and of great benefit to our people.” The consultation phase will focus on engaging all whaanau and help us to draw on their aspirations for what a happy, healthy and successful tribe will look like for the future. “We will also aim to survey targeted age groups of whaanau to give us a picture of what sport, recreation and physical activity currently looks like for Waikato Tainui,” explains Heremaia. In the meantime, tribal members are encouraged to keep an eye out at upcoming tribal events for the opportunity to provide feedback. Updates and information will be posted to our website, waikatotainui.com, and tribal Facebook page, facebook.com/Waikato.Te.Iwi on a regular basis. For more information and if you would like to be involved in the targeted surveys, please contact Heremaia on heremaias@tainui.co.nz or phone 027 207 4021.
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In 2007, Whakatupuranga 2050 was developed to provide a list of key outcomes that our tribal members wanted to achieve by 2050.
shaping the future of your W. In 2015, a review of Whakatupuranga 2050 occurred and an updated list of key outcomes have been drafted.
What are the differences? The original 70 key outcomes have been retained but merged to create a list of 20 clear, concise and measureable outcomes that are now called Whakatupuranga 2050 Signposts (Ngaa Tohu).
lp you by... telling them nt to you! The five key Signposts are: • Ngaa Tohu Kaupapa – Cultural Signposts • Ngaa Tohu Hapori – Social Signposts • Nga Tohu Taiao – Environmental Signposts • Nga Tohu Whitiwhiti – Engagement Signposts • Nga Tohu Whai Rawa – Wealth Signposts
ENCE TO YOUR IWI.
Why are more clear, concise and measureable signposts important? For Waikato-Tainui entities (Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust; Waikato Raupatu River Trust; Tainui Group Holdings; Waikato Tainui College of Research and Development):
Have Your Say.
The Signposts will enable Waikato-Tainui to know WHERE we are going and WHEN we will get there. When they know WHERE they are going, and WHEN, Waikato-Tainui Entities can PLAN to ensure they know HOW to get there and WHO will do the mahi.
For our people: The Signposts provide points of reference as we continue our journey of commitment to Kiingitanga, fluency in Te Reo Maaori, strong in our tikanga, good health, being well educated and financial security. For our taonga (including the environment): Our taonga will be healthy, secure and sustainable for the generations to come. For Te Kauhanganui: Once Waikato-Tainui entities know WHERE, WHEN, HOW and WHO. Te Kauhanganui can monitor the Waikato-Tainui entities quarterly, to ensure we are on track. What is next? To ensure the list of Whakatupuranga 2050 Signposts are valid, correct and that Waikato-Tainui are heading in the right direction, Waikato-Tainui need our tribal members to provide feedback on the Whakatupuranga 2050 Signposts that have been drafted. There are 3 ways our tribal members can achieve this: 1. Complete and return the feedback form provided in this issue of Te Hookioi 2. Complete the online survey: surveymonkey.com/r/WaikatoTainuiHaveYourSay 3. Contact your Marae Rep or Waikato-Tainui Head Office for a feedback form
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Every 5yrs, Cash Distribution should TribalMembers CashAnnual Distribution Tribal and house All Waikato-Tainui entities. increase byAnnual 50%. Cash Distribution should Every 5yrs, increase by 50%. Tribal Cash Distribution Tribal Wealth Every 5yrs, Annual Cash Distribution should Per Annum, Net Profit After Tax over Net Tribal Wealth increase by 50%. Total Assets.Net > CPI+3%. Per Annum, Profit After Tax over Net
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Total Assets. Tribal Wealth> CPI+3%. Tribal Debt Management Per Annum, Net Profit After Tax over Net Per Annum, Consolidated Debt to Total Tribal Debt Management Total Assets. > CPI+3%. Assets <20%.Consolidated Debt to Total Per Annum,
All Members >15yrs have New an economically Employment Pathway andTribal live as long as the average Zealander. sustainable meaningful pathway. All Tribal Members >15yrs have an economically sustainable meaningful Employment Pathway pathway. Employment All Tribal Members >15yrs have an economically 80% Tribal Members arepathway. in fully paid employment Employment sustainable meaningful with an Income => Median Income 80% Tribal Members are in fully paid$40,000. employment
Assets Debt <20%.Management Tribal Tribal Member Wealth Per Annum, Consolidated Debt to Total All Tribal Members >25 years have the equivalent of Tribal Member Wealth Assets <20%. 3 Income in>25 Savings a Retirement Plan. of Allmonths Tribal Members years &have the equivalent 3 months Income in Savings & a Retirement Plan. Tribal Member Wealth
with an Income => Median Income $40,000. Employment
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All Marae have the foundational Marae Development Whakapapa, Marae & Kiingitanga.resources to meet the needs of operating their Marae. to All Marae have the foundational resources meet the needs of operating their Marae. Marae Development Mahi Tupuna All Marae have the foundational resources to
80% Tribal Members are in fully paid employment with an Income => Median Income $40,000.
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65yrs & over Once completed, please give this form to your Marae Rep or return it to Waikato-Tainui, 4 Bryce Street, POplease Box 648, DEADLINE FOR IS 15 OCTOBER 2015. Once completed, giveHamilton this form3240. to your Marae Rep orRESPONSES return it to Waikato-Tainui,
Please TICK the box if you are happy to hear what is going on at your Marae and Waikato-Tainui.
4 Bryce Street, PO Box 648, Hamilton 3240. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES IS 15 OCTOBER 2015.
Wealth
Once completed, please give this form to your Marae Rep or return it to Waikato-Tainui, 4 Bryce Street, PO Box 648, Hamilton 3240. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES IS 15 OCTOBER 2015.
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7 Ngatira 24 Te Awamaarahi The Waikato-Tainui Tribal Register is a database of tribal members who whakapapa to one or more of the 33 hapuu and 68 marae of Waikato-Tainui. By registering on the Waikato-Tainui tribal database you are: • • • • • •
Acknowledge your whakapapa and connection to Waikato-Tainui me oona hapuu Eligible to vote in Te Kauhanganui elections (if you are 18 years old or over) Eligible to stand for election on Te Kauhanganui and governing boards Eligible for education and charitable purposes grants and scholarships Able to stay updated on Waikato-Tainui developments Able to have your say in shaping Waikato-Tainui direction and future
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13 Reretewhioi See kiingitanga.com for more information.
OTHER EVENTS Kaahui Kaumaatua Hui Thursday 1 Whiringa-aa-nuku, 9am Te Whare Manu Koorero, Hopuhopu Thursday 17 Hakihea, 9am Te Whare Manu Koorero, Hopuhopu All Kaahui Kaumaatua hui are open to all Waikato-Tainui kaumaatua and are held in Te Whare Manu Koorero at the tribal complex in Hopuhopu.
Frequently asked questions How do I register? Registrations can be done online at waikatotainui.com or you can download or pick up a registration form from our offices on 4 Bryce Street, Hamilton.
Ngaa Marae Toopuu Annual Planning Hui
What information do I need? The main information required, besides your personal details, is the tuupuna or ancestor(s) that connects you to one of our 33 hapuu and 68 marae.
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Can I apply for a grant without being registered? No, you must first be registered as a tribal member before you can apply for any Waikato-Tainui grants or scholarships. Is information contained on the tribal register supplied to anyone else? Waikato-Tainui has a strict privacy policy that means your details are kept safe and secure. We do not provide tribal members’ information to any outside party. So what are you waiting for? Register on the Waikato-Tainui Tribal Register today by going to waikatotainui.com or call us on 0800 TAINUI (within NZ) or +64 7 858 0430.
Sunday 8 Whiringa-aa-rangi, 9am Te Whare Manu Koorero at the tribal complex in Hopuhopu.
Monday 7 Mahuru, 6pm Five Acres whare, Tuurangawaewae Tuesday 8 Mahuru, 6pm Te Puea marae, Mangere Wednesday 9 Mahuru, 6pm Five Acres whare, Tuurangawaewae
25 - 27 Mahuru Tribal Waiata Tawhito and Whaikoorero Waananga Te Papaorotu marae, Whatawhata (starts 6pm Friday – 2pm Sunday) 16 - 18 Whiringa-aa-nuku Tribal Waiata Tawhito and Whaikoorero Waananga Mangatangi Marae (starts 6pm Friday – 2pm Sunday)
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Rangatahi to Rangatira A Leader in the Making Save the date! Waikato-Tainui Games 20-21 Feb 2016
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Iwi leaders from around the motu gathered for the Iwi Chairs Forum held at Hopuhopu last month, but their attendance was trumped by some other special guests. This time round, the iwi leaders were joined by their rangatahi counterparts, who were brought in to listen, engage and connect with each other, explains Waikato-Tainui Rangatahi Projects Adviser, Huirama Matatahi. Initiated by Te Kaahui Rangatahi, the involvement of rangatahi in the Iwi Chairs Forum is an opportunity for rangatahi to hear, learn and engage in discussions regarding the future of iwi movement. Huirama says rangatahi are keen to get involved in iwi matters, but in order for that to happen they need to be given the opportunity to sit at the table alongside the decisionmakers. “It’s an opportunity for iwi to utilise their rangatahi and develop leader-ready talent. “So it’s appropriate that our rangatahi and leaders can come together as one and discuss issues that are concerning iwi across the motu,” says Huirama. “Rangatahi can offer a different perspective which in turn fosters innovative thinking and leads to new initiatives being developed.” Over the two-day forum, rangatahi identified the qualities needed to be an effective leader, but also put those qualities into practise. “We challenged rangatahi to a cook-off. Separated into five teams, they each had to create their own culinary dish which could feed approximately 200 people.”
He says, “The skills and attributes needed to run an efficient kitchen at the marae are the same skills and attributes needed to be an effective leader.” A Waikato-Tainui tribal assets tour followed by a tira hoe showing our tribal pepeha – Ko Taupiri te maunga, ko Waikato te awa, ko Waikato te iwi – was also part of the rangatahi forum’s activities. Looking ahead, Huirama says the rangatahi forum will continue to go from strength to strength. “The forum offers rangatahi the opportunity to express their views and ideas on various issues while also offering iwi a strategic and collaborative approach to rangatahi-relevant initiatives.”
“Rangatahi can offer a different perspective which in turn fosters innovative thinking and leads to new initiatives being developed”
Te Kaahui Rangatahi is a rangatahi driven initiative that is committed to enhancing rangatahi engagement and connection with the Kiingitanga. To get involved go to facebook.com/TeKaahuiRangatahi
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Ngaati Wairere rangatahi Sariah Heke-i-te-rangi Heraparo Broadhurst was one of 200 delegates handpicked to attend this year’s Aspiring Leaders Forum held in Wellington last month. The 19-year-old, who is studying towards a conjoint degree in sport and management at Waikato University, attended the four-day forum which targets the country’s best and brightest young leaders. Hosted by members of Parliament, the forum is about encouraging rangatahi to become leading role models in the community and in their chosen fields of arts, business, politics or sport. Sariah says, “The forum wasn’t about ‘how to be a leader’ or ‘things to do in order to be a leader’ but rather it was an opportunity for rangatahi from all different backgrounds to get an insight on perspectives of faith and values in leadership.” This year, the format of the forum included a day spent in Parliament House, keynote addresses from senior politicians and other community leaders, seminar groups, smaller group discussions, a local community service project and a sport and recreation afternoon. The various activities centred on values and beliefs highlighting the need for leadership to be valuesdriven, explains Sariah. “The opportunity to hear from community leaders speak not only about what they have achieved, but also their progress and how they became the people they are, from the struggles to the highlights and the high to the lows, was motivating and truly inspiring.
“I learnt that progress is more important than the end result – this whakaaro resonated with me because I believe in order to survive in this world you must have the mind-set of consistency, commitment and perseverance,” says the former Te Wharekura o Raakaumanga student. Although unsure of her career aspirations, Sariah says her participation in the forum has inspired her to one day work for the tribe. “I have gained new knowledge and inspiration to make a positive change and for me, I want this change for our people too. We deserve more than what was given, so I want to make a change to get our people back on their feet.” She says, “I have a passion for sport and all things pertaining to physicality, strength and discipline, and I want to use this passion to help young Maaori athletes to do something with their talents and succeed in finding the value of becoming a stronger version of themselves.” Sariah’s participation in the Aspiring Leaders Forum was supported by a Waikato-Tainui maatauranga grant.
For more information on Waikato-Tainui grants and scholarships, go to waikatotainui.com
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