Te Korowai Iwi Newsletter - Issue 9

TE KOROWAI KA ORA TAKU TOA, KIA TŪ NGĀRUAHINE AI TĀTOU

NEW TOHU REFLECTS NEW VISION NGĀRUAHINE SWIM LIKE A FISH GRADUATION REVIEW OF THE 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ISSUE 9 | WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI 2019

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Erina Frearson, rapt with her ‘Swim Like A Fish’ graduation gift, is with her brothers Tipene and Marshall and her mum Paula (nee McLean).

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EDITORIAL

Tena koutou e te whānau

Welcome to this issue, a celebration of who we are and what we stand for. As we approach the end of the year, it is appropriate to remember those who are no longer with us, haere atu rā koutou, moe mai rā.

We also welcome Paula Cuff and Allen Webb to the Board, elected unopposed as trustees for the Kanihi-Umutahi Hapū electorate. Their appointment brings the Board back to a full complement of trustees as we head towards its general election next year.

After months of discussions and wānanga, we launched our new tohu at the Annual General Meeting. The tohu reflects the vision ‘Ka ora taku toa’ and is a reminder (and challenge), that Ngāruahine is a vibrant, thriving and flourishing iwi. The AGM attracted high participation levels and at times the discussion was robust, particularly raising questions about the Deferred Selection Properties. In this issue we talk in detail about the properties and explain the Board’s decision not to purchase them.

We have celebrated two graduations this year. Recently the AGM acknowledged 16 uri who have completed various tertiary qualifications, and a graduation for the Swim Like a Fish participants. The cover of this newsletter features Erina Frearson (from the Manuirirangi whānau) and her whānau at that celebration. This kaupapa raises more questions about what else is possible for our people and both these kaupapa are living examples of ‘Ka ora taku toa,’ emphasising that Ngāruahine is a vibrant, thriving and flourishing iwi.

Finally, it has been a busy couple of months and reviewing the Trust Deed has now come to an end. Earlier in the year members approved a proposal to amend the Trust Deed. However, the second proposal to amend how we are represented was not approved, so we will continue to elect two trustees from each of the six hapū electorates. This was a huge kaupapa, so I would like to thank everyone who attended the information and consultation hui, as well as all those who voted on the proposals.

I am confident that with each step we move towards our vision of Ngāruahine being a vibrant iwi, within which our people thrive and flourish.

Ka ora taku toa Allie Hemara-Wahanui Pouhautū

OUR VISION KA ORA TAKU TOA, KIA TŪ NGĀRUAHINE AI TĀTOU.

OUR MISSION A HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT IWI.

E kore au e mate, Ka mate ko te mate Ka mate ko te mate Ka ora taku toa

This kōrero is to remind us of the campaign of Titokowaru.

'E kore au e mate, ka mate ko te mate' reflects a time when our tupuna fought to the bitter end and even after death, they refused to give up. They refused to die because our existence as Ngāruahine, tangata whenua was paramount.

Today, our mere existence cannot be our goal.

'Ka ora taku toa' is our rallying cry that we must flourish and thrive. Ngāruahine iwi take every action to be a healthy, wealthy and culturally vibrant iwi and 'ka ora taku toa' is our vision for Ngāruahine iwi.

E kore au e mate, Ka mate ko te mate Ka mate ko te mate Ka ora taku toa

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SAVE THESE DATES

TARANAKI TŪ MAI Friday, 29 November to Sunday, 1 December 2019 Pōwhiri: Friday 29 November at 11am

Te Ūpoko o te Whenua Marae, Tarata Host:

Ngāti Maru

WHĀNAU DAY OUT! Saturday, 7 November 2019

10am - 3pm Arts in the Park

King Edward Park, Te Hāwera

NOTICE

NOTICE

3pm - 6pm Pool Party

Te Hāwera Aquatic Centre

HALF-YEARLY HUI 2020 Saturday, 28 March 2020

Venue: Ōeo Pā, 2897 South Road, Ōeo 9am Whakatau and registration 10am Hui begins

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 Saturday, 8 August 2020

Venue: Waiokura Pā, 21 Upper Winks Road, Manaia 9am Whakatau and registration 10am Hui begins

KANIHI-UMUTAHI HAPŪ BY-ELECTION RESULTS As only two valid nominations were received for this by-election, an election was not required.

We are pleased to confirm that Paula Cuff (Carr) and Allen Justin Webb have been declared elected unopposed and will be joining the Board of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust.

STAY CURRENT TO STAY INFORMED Ngāruahine uri are the heart of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, which is why your contact details always need to be up-to-date. This ensures that the weekly He Pākiki pānui, iwi newsletters, mailouts and important updates reach you as intended.

Updating your contact details is as simple as going to our website and clicking on the Register tab.

Alternatively, you can contact the office and talk to Donna.

Donna Ngatai Iwi Registrar donna@ngaruahine.iwi.nz 027 KOROWAI

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NEW TOHU REFLECTS NEW VISION Six month’s of talking, drawing and dreaming culminated in the launch of a new tohu for Te Korowai at this year’s AGM in August. Te Korowai’s poutakawaenga Bonita Bigham said the process of collecting ideas had enabled uri from all around the country to contribute to the process of designing the tohu.

“Our people participated in the process through many means, at hui, at wānanga, via pānui and strategy sessions,” she said.

“Seeing our whānau openly sharing their whakaaro about how they saw themselves and wanted to see Ngāruahine presented to the world was hugely inspiring, especially from our rangatahi who will carry our iwi into the future.”

Revisiting the tohu became a focus for Te Korowai after the Board’s work around confirming its 2040 strategic vision. As with the previous replacement of Ngā Hapū o Ngāruahine’s tohu, it was important to create something that honoured the past and acknowledged the present, but the Board also looked for something that represented the 6 | TE KOROWAI ISSUE 9

future direction and aspirations of our people.

Main themes that emerged from the engagement process included the maunga, our waterways, a korowai, colour, vibrancy, collective strength, whenua, hapūtanga and whanaungatanga. These ideas were eventually distilled down into visual options presented to the Board and canvassed with uri before the new tohu was chosen.

This tohu, designed by and for our people, incorporated as many of their key ideas as possible. The coloured whenu (strands) woven together form a korowai that embraces Maunga Taranaki, represented by the vivid green harakeke which also signifies the strong connection between Ngāruahine uri and the whenua. The two outer blue strands represent the awa that border our tribal rohe, Waingongoro and Taungātara.

The six coloured strands signify the six hapū of Ngāruahine, which are woven together to form a strong and unified iwi. The raranga in the centre is strong and well established, representing the history and present status of

Ngāruahine. The strand ends are open, acknowledging the generations to come who will continue to weave our future together. The six colours are beautiful and vibrant, illustrating the diverse uri, their views, talents and mana which together are dynamic, energetic and strong.

Bonita said that kōrero about all the tohu used to represent both Ngā Hapū and Te Korowai will be collected and shared with uri, acknowledging the evolution of Ngāruahine’s achievements and aspirations. Importantly, the kōrero will also recognise the significant contributions of the artists who designed the previous tohu, Hemi Sundgren and Pahi O’Carroll, and the important part their creativity played in the way we, and others, saw ourselves as Ngāruahine.

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2019 NGĀRUAHINE WHĀNAU DAY OUT Saturday, 7th December 10am-3pm Arts in the Park, King Edward Park, Te Hāwera 3pm-6pm Pool Party, Te Hāwera Aquatic Centre

FREE ENTRY* * For free entry to the Pool Party, you must RSVP by 29 November 2019

• BBQ & salads • Free coffee for adults • Games & prizes

• Please bring: sun hat, sunglasses, and water bottles Children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult, and supervised at all times.

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Ngāruahine uri, Taranaki Tū Mai 2017, Manaia. Images supplied by: Glenn Jeffrey.

GET READY FOR TARANAKI TŪ MAI KI NGĀTI MARU 2019 THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Taranaki Tū Mai ki Ngāti Maru 2019 kicks off 11am Friday, 29 November at Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae in Tarata.

Information will be sent to those who have registered for accommodation and if you have any further questions, please contact the office.

Ngā mihi to everyone who has registered. There is still time for whānau who haven’t via the Ngāruahine website www.ngaruahine.iwi.nz and clicking on the Ngāruahine Kaupapa tab, then the Taranaki Tū Mai box.

Please note: • No registration – no hāngī.

• Whānau can only register with one iwi.

• Participants are asked to note times and venues (as per the programme) for their activities.

• Whānau are encouraged to attend the entire event.

• Bring your Ngāruahine t-shirt to the Saturday morning march past.

• This is a smoke and alcohol-free whānau event.

Everyone who registers before Friday 15 November will receive a free hāngī lunch on Sunday.

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Ngā mihi to all our coaches, team managers and volunteers.

‘Ka ora taku toa, kia tū Ngāruahine tātou ai!’

TARANAKI TŪ MAI PROGRAMME Rāmere 29 o Whiringa-ā-rangi Friday 29th November 2019 11.00am

Pōwhiri

Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae

2.00pm

• Wānanga

Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae

1.00pm 3.00pm

5.00pm

Kai Hākari

• Gumboot Throw • Tug-O-War • Golf • Cross Country • Basketball

Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae Te Upoko O Te Whenua Marae Inglewood Golf Club Inglewood High School Inglewood High School

Rāhoronuku 30 o Whiringa-ā-rangi Saturday 30th November 2019 8.00am 9.30am onwards

1.00pm

• Marching • March Past

Inglewood High School Inglewood High School

• Tautohetohe

Inglewood High School

• Basketball • Netball Tournament • Touch • Rugby 7s Tournament • League 9s • Darts • Softball • Outdoor Bowls • Tamariki Tū Mai • Sack Race • Taiohi Tū Mai • Kī-o-rahi • Kaumatua Tū Mai • Kaumatua Olympics

Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood Club Inglewood Primary School Inglewood Bowling Club Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School Inglewood High School

Rāhororangi 1 o Hakihea Sunday 1st December 2019 9.00am

• Kapa Haka

Inglewood High School

2.30pm

Prizegiving

Inglewood High School

2.00pm

• Tautohetohe

Inglewood High School

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KO TE KAI A TE RANGATAHI, HE KŌRERO! Last month seven Ngāruahine rangatahi converged onto our maunga, along with the Tātai Hono research team and guest speaker Te Wehi Wright, for dinner at our iwiowned Dawson Falls Lodge.

Tātai Hono is a research kaupapa that seeks to enable the best engagement between Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust and ngā uri o Ngāruahine. The kaupapa for the dinner was to connect and build relationships with our rangatahi and to share experiences, insights, and aspirations. Key discussion points during the evening included enhancing rangatahi engagement, ensuring rangatahi voices are heard and providing opportunities for rangatahi to contribute to the iwi.

Once our host Bernie Kira had welcomed us to the lodge, we began the evening with whakawhanaungatanga.

The calibre of our rangatahi soon became obvious, as one by one they shared their whakapapa, introduced themselves and spoke about the kaupapa they care deeply about.

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After our delicious dinner, we jumped back into discussion. Our note taker could barely keep up with the excellent ideas put forward for enhancing rangatahi engagement. It was not lost on our rangatahi that most of our registered members live outside our rohe, and many of the suggestions centred on making more use of social media and ensuring our leaders are accessible online.

Group members also proposed wānanga for rangatahi to learn about pakiwaitara, hītori, and Ngāruahinetanga.

Te Wehi Wright then sketched out a plan to provide rangatahi with opportunities to make practical contributions to the iwi.

Our rangatahi also spoke of broader issues that concern them, such as the dependency of the regional economy on dairy farming and fossil fuels, and the need to develop sustainable industry in a time of climate crisis. Some members of the group were keen to see opportunities in the tech sector, such as gaming. We also spoke about the future

demography of our rohe, as trends point to continued migration of our people to the cities.

Key discussion points raised during the evening will be compiled and presented by our rangatahi to the board.

Our rangatahi are keen to keep these conversations going, and to involve more rangatahi at future events, so watch this space, e te whānau! Tātai Hono were grateful for the time spent with our incredible rangatahi. Despite the challenges we face in our rohe, with the help of our emerging leaders, the future is bright for Ngāruahine iwi!

Rangatahi were selected to attend this event by indicating their interest through our Tātai Hono Facebook page and Te Korowai’s website.

Above (L-R): Keonte Ngatai, Kahurangi Chase, Dr Dee Sciascia, Hapeta Nuku, Dr Will Edwards, Wairingiringi Hemara-Wahanui, Te Wehi Wright, Puawai Hudson, Tamaari Kupe-King, Te Raunatanga Williams-Edwards, Dr Arama Rata.

For the first time, a special iwi celebration was held after Te Korowai’s AGM in August that honoured uri who had graduated from tertiary or professional study in the past 18 months.

A total of 16 people were presented with certificates and a kohatu from the Kāpuni awa in kete specially made by Ngāruahine kairaranga and kaiawhina for this occasion.

Te Korowai’s Poutakawaenga Bonita Bigham, who was also one of the graduates, said the inaugural ceremony

brought whānau home from all over the motu. “It was great to see so many of our people achieving such great things in a huge range of specialist areas, from counselling to cookery, early childhood education to Mandarin and Reo Māori translation and many other exciting areas of study,” she said.

“We had a husband and wife honoured together, a mother, son and daughter together and another grouping from the same extended whānau. It highlighted the strength in having whānau tautoko to go through the study journey with and it’s just wonderful to be able to see

them be honoured for their successes together, in front of our people.”

Earlier this year, Te Korowai also awarded a joint scholarship to Bianca Weston-Jacobson in partnership with the Parininihi ki Waitotara Trust to support her study towards a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary).

“Supporting the education aspirations of our people is one of the greatest investments we can make as an iwi and partnership with Parininihi ki Waitotara Trust, who have been doing this for over 30 years, just makes sense.”

Back row (L-R): Maakere Edwards, Te Ahu Rei, Bonita Bigham, Manuirirangi Edwards, Rere-no-a-rangi Pope , Wendy Eynon, Archie Johnson, Andy Maruera.

Front row (L-R): Aroha Rauhihi, Erana Edwards, Daryl Young, Dr Te Aroha Hohaia, Ngahuia Knowles, Toni Robinson, Madison Johnson, Janine Maruera.

“ Supporting the education aspirations of our people is one of the greatest investments we can make as an iwi and partnership with Parininihi ki Waitotara Trust, who have been doing this for over 30 years, just makes sense.”

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THE 2019 TE KOROWAI GRADUATE CEREMONY ACKNOWLEDGED: Andy Maruera Archie Robinson Johnson Aroha Rauhihi

Bonita Bigham Daryl Young Erana Edwards Janine Maruera Maakere Edwards Madison Robinson Johnson Manuirirangi Edwards Rere-No-a-Rangi Pope Santina Ngahuia Knowles Te Aroha Hohaia Te Ahu Rei Toni Robinson Wendy Eynon

Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi Certificate of Electrical Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Māori Medium Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Sport Master of Indigenous Studies He Kaiwhakamāori ā tuhi ā waha Bachelor of Communications Bachelor of Arts Master of Software Development Royal New Zealand Police College Doctor of Philosophy He Kaiwhakamāori ā tuhi ā waha Certificate in Advanced Professional Cookery Diploma in Advanced Career Guidance

Te Whare Wānanga o Aotearoa Manukau Institute of Technology Massey University Massey University Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Te Whare Wānanga o Te Awanuiarangi Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori Auckland University of Technology Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology

2019 PKW GRADUATES & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW) Trust also recently published the recipients of their 2019 scholarships and tertiary grants.

We are proud to share the details of the Ngāruahine recipients of these awards with you, and encourage your tauira to apply when PKW’s next funding round opens on 10 December 2019. Apply online via the PKW website: pkw.co.nz PKW POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Charles Bailey Scholarship Bonita Bigham

Master of Maori Visual Arts

Massey University

Edward Tamati Scholarship Steven Bodger

Master of Education in Education

University of Waikato

PKW-Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope

Masters of Software Development

Victoria University of Wellington

PKW UNDER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS PKW-Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scholarship Vaun Kahui

Bachelor of Business

Massey University

PKW-Marsh Insurance Scholarship Tazmyn Katene-Ashford

Bachelor of Arts

Victoria University of Wellington

PKW-Ngāruahine Scholarship Bianca Chantelle Aroha Weston

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Victoria University of Wellington

PKW-Nova Energy Scholarship Jessica Roach

Bachelor of Science

AUT University

PKW Undergraduate Scholarship Glenn McConnell Ngawhira Omecia Kennedy

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Arts

University of Auckland University of Otago

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NGÄ€RUAHINE RECIPIENTS OF PKW TERTIARY GRANTS Adrian Manukonga Alexis Bright Alison Brooks Angus Elkington Aotahi Keepa Asher Katene Atiliai Meleisea Atiria Gin Azaria Weston Caleb Lawrence Charlene-Jackwalyn Chase Chyloe Bishop Chyna-Li Bourne Corin Cotterill-Jeffries Daniel Brooks Dayna Stevenson Georgina Manaia Grace Matenga Jack Harvey Jamie Ngaronga Janine Maruera Johan Kahui-Mauriri Joshua Nicholson Kayla Hemara-Wahanui Lena Kemp Maia Speechlay Maia-te-oho Holman-Wharehoka Maria Mako Mariah Katene-Rawiri Martin King Nancy Lynette Bassett

Natalia Speechlay Noel Robinson O’Jay Bailey Portia Harrop-Marriner Redemption Kopeke Moeke Te Wiki Renee Wharepapa Reuben Katene Rhys Muru-King Riria Vella Samantha Paki Paki - Utiera Samme-Sara Harrop-Marriner Shelton Malia Tarati Laupama Taina Tumahai Taylor Simpson Te Uru Kowhai Ratana Tuarua Manaia Vanessa Whiu William Stevenson Willow Kingi-laurence Zoe Hobbs

Certificate in Culinary Arts (level 4) Year 1 Pre Entry to Healthcare Conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science Doctor of Clinical Psychology First Year Health Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Health, Sports and Human Performance Mechanical Engineering New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing He Korowai Akonga Diploma of Leadership and Management Bachelor of Law Certificate in University Preparation Bachelor of Business Studies Bachelor of Science Bachelor Bicultural in Social Work Bachelor of Health Science Postgraduate Diploma in Business Poutahu Whakaakoranga Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi Kawai Paupapa Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Health Sciences: Honours Bachelor of Laws and Arts Bachelor of Building Science Bachelor Bilingual Primary School Teacher Business Management Master of indigenous Studies 2020 Master of Arts - HDR Program GPRD Social & Political Studies MA Program Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Vehicle Machinery Infrastructure (V.M.I) Bachelor of Nursing NZ Certificate in Horticulture Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor Degree in Media Arts (Fashion Design) Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce Level 6 UCOL NZ Diploma in Vet Nursing Fitness Level 4 Certificate Bachelor of Humanities The Electrical Training Company Engineering Technology Bachelor of Health Science Masters of Business Studies Certificate in University Studies Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition)

Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Victoria University of Wellington Massey University University of Otago University of Otago University of Auckland University of Waikato Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Te Wananga o Aotearoa Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) University of Waikato Massey University Massey University University of Otago Te Wananga o Aotearoa Whitireia Massey University Te Wananga o Raukawa Te Wananga o Aotearoa Te Wananga o Aotearoa University of Otago Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) AUT University University of Auckland Victoria University of Wellington Te Wananga o Raukawa Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Victoria University of Wellington Monash University, Victoria, AUSTRALIA University of Waikato Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Massey University Massey University University of Otago Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) University of Otago University of Otago Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) Te Wananga o Awanuiarangi Job Finders Ltd AUT University AUT University Massey University Lincoln University Victoria University of Wellington Massey University

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NGĀ KAITIAKI MŌ ĀPŌPŌ – CURIOUS MOKOPUNA, CURIOUS MINDS Throughout 2019, Te Korowai has been coordinating the

implementation of the Curious Minds project titled ‘I WHIO that I could live here.’ The whio is the native blue duck.

This project, which was approved for funding at the end of 2018, involves students from Manaia and Auroa Primary Schools, with input from

project partners, the Department

of Conservation, Taranaki Mounga,

Taranaki Regional Council and Taranaki Fish and Game.

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The intent is to study the potential whio habitat in the Kaūpokonui Stream, to determine why whio are not present and breeding and identify actions that may help restore whio habitat within the stream. In doing so, we hoped to guide and support our partner schools to do things in ways that fit with their socio-educational and cultural context and to utilise the strengths of each of the schools, and the project partners.

The gains to be had include increasing the students’ interest and knowledge of the natural world, while improving everyone’s understanding of te ao Māori.

The project includes aspects of both

western science and mātauranga Māori, with students from Manaia Primary taking the lead on the mātauranga.

Auroa Primary school have a strong

technology base, and are contributing in this area, with exciting initiatives already

appearing on how predator trapping can be improved.

Left and Right: Tamariki from Manaia Primary School provide mātauranga Māori focus for research.

So far this year, the students have had the opportunity to visit the Manganui River, where good numbers of whio are successfully breeding, to learn about ecological restoration at Lake Rotokare and a smaller group even got to practice some of the monitoring methodologies in the Kaūpokonui Stream. Unfortunately, the other field trips planned for other sites in the Kaūpokonui Stream have been postponed due to unfavourable weather and river conditions, but hopefully other students can get out on to the river in term four.

During term three, Te Korowai kaimahi Bart Jansma collected macroinvertebrate samples from three sites in the Kaūpokonui Stream, and after running them through a coarse sieve, they were taken to both schools. The students were tasked with identifying and measuring the bugs collected, to determine how the size of the bugs changed at each site. This was easier said than done, as some of them were still alive, quite large and to top it off had large active pincers!

The students put in a sterling effort, and their results, coupled with a follow up check by Bart, found some interesting results. There was a clear difference in the types of bugs found at Opunake Road versus those found close to the Kaūpokonui Beach reserve, and those found at Skeet Road. Not only that, but the bugs at Opunake Road were more numerous and larger.

The results indicate that Opunake Road and Skeet Road have plentiful food supplies, at least in the winter, which begs the question, why are there no whio there feeding on them? This has

led the project into the second stage of investigation, which involves assessing the predator populations at these sites using camera traps and looking at existing data to see if there is a likely change in invertebrates during the summer months at these sites.

Initial results indicate that there may be a predator problem at Opunake Road and that water temperatures in the summer may be slightly too high to maintain high quality invertebrate communities throughout the year in the lower catchment. Water temperatures at Opunake Road however are cool enough to provide enough ‘whio food’ at all times including the summer.

Coming up in term four, the students will be presenting the results of their studies at Waiokura Marae, with anyone interested welcome to attend.

Following this, we intend on doing some restoration activities, such as a day of planting the banks of the Kaūpokonui, and we may even take some students into the National Park to check some predator traps. Again, if your tamariki are involved in these days, it would be great to have you come along.

Keep your eye on Te Korowai’s facebook page and He Pākiki for updates.

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NGĀRUAHINE REPRESENTS AT THE 2019 YOUTH TO WORK AWARDS

Above (L-R): (Then) South Taranaki Mayor, Ross Dunlop, with Te Pae Tawhiti award winner Heavenlee Ngatai (centre), and Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Pouhautū, Allie Hemara-Wahanui. Image supplied by STDC. The bi-annual South Taranaki Youth

to Work Awards were held in August at the TSB Hub in Te Hāwera.

This kaupapa is organised by the South Taranaki District Council as part of its Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs initiative and supports youth employment

and acknowledges rangatahi, their

employers, education providers and

training and work experience providers in South Taranaki.

This year Ngāruahine had two nominees who were both successful in taking out first place in their categories.

Ngāruahine Iwi Health Services (NIHS) was nominated by Te Korowai in

recognition of its Te Ara Tika Licencing programme in the Education, Training and Work Experience Providers category.

“We were stoked to be nominated for this award and it was great seeing so many Ngāruahine participating and supporting,” said Warren Nicholls,

Ngāruahine Health Services manager.

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Te Ara Tika provides full support for the drivers’ licensing process at no cost for whānau and most participants are aged between 16-24 years. The course ensures new drivers are equipped with the best knowledge and skills to increase safety on the roads and reduce time on restricted licences, supporting young people to achieve full licensing more quickly. This builds their confidence and increases employability, especially for those needing to travel for work. The learner’s licensing programme has a 100% pass rate and 30 participants have graduated to full licenses through this initiative.

Heavenlee Ngatai won the prestigious Te Pae-Tawhiti award, which recognises young Māori in South Taranaki who excel in their career, communities or marae and is sponsored by Taranaki iwi, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui and Ngā Rauru Kītahi in partnership with Outward Bound. Nominated by Te Ōhounuku Reserve in recognition of her commitment and leadership to her marae, Tawhitinui Pā and her

contribution to her wider community, Heavenlee received her award from Allie Hemara-Wahanui (Pouhautū, Te Korowai).

Heavenlee is a student at Opunake High School and a regular at marae, hapū and iwi kaupapa. She recently featured in He Pākiki, having organised a site visit to a local awa with Te Korowai kaimahi Bart Jansma to gain first-hand knowledge of how science is used to look after the taiao in our takiwā.

“I was really nervous about being nominated for the award, but it was good knowing so many whānau were there,” said Heavenlee. First place also won Heavenlee a 21-day sponsored trip with Outward Bound.

Two other Ngāruahine mokopuna also featured during the evening. Te Raunatanga Williams-Edwards (Ngāti Tamaahuroa Tītahi) did a wonderful job as this year’s MC and Wairingiringi Hemara-Wahanui (Ngāti Tū), entertained the crowds with her Outward-Bound experience as the guest speaker.

TE IHU O MATA OHO – HE WHAWHAI RANGIMĀRIE Above (L-R): Pikiteora Weston-Jacobson, nā Te Kura o Ngāruahinerangi, rāua kō Pania Newton ki Ihumatao.

Nā Hikitanga Chase I te 21 o Hereturikoka te rā i haere mātou Te Kura o Ngaruahinerangi ki Ihumatao ki te tautoko i tērā o

ngā kaupapa, ara he whawhai mo te whenua.

I pōwhiringia mātou te Kura e ngā

tangata o Te Ihu o Mata Oho (Ihumatao) hei whakatau i a mātou i runga i tērā o ngā whenua taurikura.

I uiui maua ko Piki te Ora Weston-

Jacobson i a Pania Newton, te kaiarahi

mo Ngāi Māori, mo Ihumatao. He wahine kaha ia, he wahine hūmarie, he wahine

e whakaaro ana mo te whakakitenga o apōpō. Nō Waikato, nō Ngapuhi, nō Te Rarawa a Pania.

Ahakoa kei te whawhai rātou mo tō rātou whenua, e whawhai ana rātou i roto i te

rangimārie me te maungarongo. E whai

ana rātou i ngā tikanga o Parihaka, Te

Whiti Orongomai rāua Tohu Kākahi. He

whakatō māra me ērā atu mahi i roto i te mauri tau.

He tino harikoa te wairua i Ihumatao.

tenei,” i te mea ko tō rātou whenua taurikura, ara anō hoki, ko tō rātou tūrangawaewae. He whawhai tēnei mo tō rātou tino rangatiratanga me te mana motuhake.

Ahakoa i reira ngā pirihimana, i noho

rātou i raro i te mauri o Rongo, arā i raro i te rangimārie me te hūmārie.

E ai ki a Whaea Pania, “ahakoa kei te

pā mai te pouritanga, te mamae o te

ngākau, me ū tonu ki te rongomau ki te tangata. Kia kaha tātou ki te whai

i ō mātou tūpuna. Kia kaha hoki ki te

whawhai. Ka whawhai tonu mātou ake, ake, ake.”

Ko te ingoa tūturu o Ihumatao, ko Te Ihu

o Mata Oho. Ko take i tapaina tērā ingoa ki te rohe, ko Mata Oho te atua o ngā maunga katoa o Tāmaki Makaurau.

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NGĀRUAHINE SWIM LIKE A FISH GRADUATION In May this year whānau members attended a graduation celebration for the highly successful ‘Swim Like a Fish’ programme, at Aotearoa Marae.

about her journey, the power of setting

The initiative, developed by Te Korowai, saw 132 graduates proudly receive certificates and their very own limited edition Ngāruahine swimming cap.

amazing programme so successful.

Guest speaker Lisa Tamati (Te Atiawa), ultra-marathon runner and author, talked

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goals and going for it.

Congratulations to all our graduates and your whānau tautoko for making this

A special mihi to Rob and Beth Lowe

of the CamLow Swimming School for

supporting this kaupapa and our people.

We also recognise the tautoko we

received from our other partners and supporters; PKW Trust, Sport Taranaki, Te Puni Kōkiri, Howie Tamati, Marina Healey, Roena Ruakere-Te Uira and Kendyl Fake.

Kore e mutu te mihi kia koutou kātoa.

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

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REVIEW OF THE 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

There is always the possibility that marae we book are needed for tangi and that’s exactly what happened for the AGM this year, not once, but twice.

The former Te Hāwera picture theatre, now a church for the Assembly of God, eventually hosted the hui. The AGM presentation was massive, shown on a full-size screen like a Hollywood Blockbuster. The theatre was too small for kai hākari though, so Te Korowai’s team reorganised the office for a sitdown luncheon.

There were 139 uri in attendance for the hui and registered apologies from 60 uri, making this the largest AGM since Te Korowai was established in 2013. “That so many people attended or tabled their apology shows interest across Ngāruahine is healthy,” said Allie Hemara-Wahanui, Pouhautū for Te Korowai. “We never really know how many people will attend so estimating catering is one-part experience and

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one-part gumption; and then the people arrived.”

All of the standard AGM resolutions were passed however, the hui wasn’t all plain sailing. There were many questions about the Deferred Selection Properties (see page 24) and a comment that Te Korowai is shifting away from hapū and the hau kāinga (those at home). Allie disagrees.

“ Te Korowai is not shifting away from hapū, in fact we are working hard to be as inclusive of all uri wherever they might live. This is crucial because Te Korowai is responsible to all uri.”

Allie Hemara-Wahanui

“ Te Korowai is not shifting away from hapū, in fact we are working hard to be as inclusive of all uri wherever they might live. This is crucial because Te Korowai is responsible to all uri.”

work from sun-up to sun-down so salaries have increased so that there are sufficient kaimahi to operate the Lodge properly.

Chair for Te Kiwai Maui (the commercial arm of Te Korowai), Hinerangi Raumati, spoke about the Dawson Falls Lodge that was purchased by the iwi in 2016.

The Lodge is a seasonable business and when guests stay, the Lodge operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Live-in managers have been on board since September last year, however it is unrealistic to expect that they would

Te Korowai Trust’s revenue was less (-$316k) than the year before however, this included a $304k grant for Tawhitinui Marae channelled through Te Korowai’s books. If that is removed, then this year’s revenue is comparable with last year. Overall the group’s expenses were less (-$395k) than the previous year as well. This shows good management of the budget.

This year’s plan continues to focus on the three strategic priorities set in the long term 2040 Strategic Plan.

They are relationships, capability and self-resilience, with several projects from the previous annual plan carried forward. However, a key difference is the emphasis on research; specifically collecting evidence to inform the Board’s strategy and the decisions they need to make.

A copy of the 2019 Annual Report can be downloaded from the iwi website or contacting the office for a hard copy.

Next year’s annual general meeting will be held slightly earlier on Saturday, 8 August 2020, to take into account the 2020 Te Korowai Election.

“ We are committed to achieving our vision; Ka ora taku toa, that Ngāruahine uri are flourishing and thriving.

Therefore, we need solid information about us, to make good decisions for us.”

SELF-RESILIENCE

PriceWaterhouseCooper was appointed auditor for the 2020 audit and the AGM approved the 2019/20 Annual Plan. “The Annual Plan sets the priorities approved by the Board for the office to implement.

The budget sits behind that plan and management accounts to the Board on both the progress of plan and the budget,” said Allie.

Allie Hemara-Wahanui

“We are committed to achieving our vision; Ka ora taku toa, that Ngāruahine uri are flourishing and thriving.

Therefore, we need solid information about us, to make good decisions for us,” said Allie.

Images: Whanaungatanga is a key element of every Te Korowai AGM.

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Image: Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust’s office is located on Te Hāwera’s High Street.

REVIEW OF THE TRUST DEED FINISHED TWO YEARS AND FOUR MONTHS LATER, THE REVIEW OF THE TRUST DEED IS NOW COMPLETE. WELL DONE NGĀRUAHINE!

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“ So to everyone who took the time to read the two proposals, who attended the information hui in person or online, who called into the office to ask questions or posted their comments on Facebook, we thank you all ngā mihi nunui kia koutou kātoa.”

Reviewing one’s rules isn’t done every day. It’s a major undertaking involving a line-by-line review of every clause and intent. However, reviewing one’s rules is a healthy decision for an organisation that wants to stay relevant to its purpose and the people it serves. Having the courage to do this is good governance, and we should expect Te Korowai to review its rules again in the not-too-distant future.

An out-of-date set of rules is cumbersome and can slow down a Board’s performance, similar to an athlete running a race wearing shoes that are either too big or small. The rules should fit ‘just right.’

Te Korowai’s recent Trust Deed review consisted of two separate special resolutions. Legally, for a special resolution to be passed, 75% of those who vote must vote in favour of the resolution. This is a very high threshold and is deliberately high. Changes should only happen if the greater majority agrees.

The April resolution proposed amending some important aspects of the rules and this resolution was passed. Those changes came into affect in May 2019 after Te Ohu Kaimoana confirmed that the changes were consistent with the Māori Fisheries Act, critical for staying compliant for our fisheries assets.

What were some of those changes?

The Board now has a new quorum threshold. Today the quorum is a straight majority of trustees in attendance, regardless of which hapū electorates those trustees come from.

Under the old rules, the quorum required at least one trustee from each of the six hapū electorates, plus one more trustee - seven in total to be in attendance. This was problematic, as per the example below.

In 2017 when Tumi Toro (from Ngāti Manuhiakai) resigned from the Board, Wendy Eynon (who was the other trustee from this electorate) then had to attend every Board meeting thereafter, or the Board would fail to meet its quorum requirements. There came an inevitable time when Wendy was not available for one of the Board meetings and even though there were 10 trustees around the table, the quorum threshold had not been met, so no decisions could be made.

A second change to the rules provides greater clarity around the elections.

There is now a four-week window where members can change their hapū electorate, before nominations open.

Te Korowai must also send all members a private notice advising them of this window of opportunity. The timeframe was unclear under the old rules and some of you may remember the incident during the 2017 elections when members were advised on a Friday that the deadline to change electorates closed on the following Monday. This was not well received by uri and the strong feedback given to Te Korowai reinforced those views, so the new rule gives greater clarity.

The second resolution that was voted on in August focused on amending the voting rights model - or how trustees are elected, and how members want to be represented. When voting closed, only 61% of those who voted supported the

resolution. Therefore the 75% threshold was not met and the resolution was lost, although there was a strong majority in favour of change.

Therefore, the current model for electing trustees remains and the 2020 trustee election will call for nominations from across each of the six hapū electorates.

The timeframe for this election will be confirmed and published next year.

Reviewing how trustees are elected and members represented was an interesting experience. Some uri supported the current model and found security in each hapū being represented at the Board table by two people, in the hope that their particular hapū interests would be protected. Others, however, supported the proposed option of having one trustee for each of the six hapū and three trustees elected from across the iwi. For them, this model not only looked after hapū but was also more inclusive, especially for those who live away from home and may not attend hapū hui, but who had relevant governance skills for the role.

Regardless of the hapū electorate trustees are elected through, when they attend a Board hui they are responsible to all uri. Now that this whole kaupapa is complete, the Board and the office wish to express our appreciation for your participation in this process. So to everyone who took the time to read the two proposals, who attended the information hui in person or online, who called into the office to ask questions or posted their comments on Facebook, we thank you all - ngā mihi nunui kia koutou kātoa.

Mauri ora!

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DEFERRED SELECTION PROPERTIES EXPLAINING THE BOARD’S DECISION – THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

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When Ngāruahine’s pre-settlement entity Ngā Hapū o Ngaruahine Iwi Inc was negotiating the final amount of financial redress for our settlement, their job was to unlock all possible sources to achieve the most pūtea possible from the Crown.

The Ngāruahine settlement package, which was received in 2016, was made up of financial, cultural and commercial redress.

Financial redress was the $67.5m the Crown agreed to pay as compensation to Ngāruahine for historical wrongdoings and today, this now sits at $84m.

Cultural redress included properties like Te Ngutu o te Manu, Te Poho o Taranaki which is located at the base of the Maunga and two small pieces of whenua located at Ohawe Beach known as Te Kohinga and Waipakari.

In addition to these four properties, a further 10 were also considered as cultural redress first. At that time the process for agreeing on a fair market value for these properties was flawed, and significantly in favour of the Crown.

Therefore, instead of buying these properties at an over-inflated price, Nga Hapū o Ngāruahine agreed to transfer these to commercial redress for the decision to be eventually made by Te Korowai.

With this transfer, the Minister of Treaty Settlements increased the financial

redress (the pūtea) from $63.5m to $67.5m and this eventually made its way to Ngāruahine.

Last year Te Korowai assessed the commercial value of these properties to work out which ones we might be interested in, since the deadline for formally notifying the Crown of our intentions was fast approaching.

That analysis showed that none of the former schools were good commercial investments and the Board decided not to buy any of these properties. The analysis also showed that the Te Rua o te Moko property had some commercial potential and the Board needed to consider whether to acquire this property or not.

Late last year, the Kanihi-Umutahi hapū members on Te Korowai’s Board at the time explained why Te Rua o te Moko was important to them, and in response, the Board agreed to step back from the process of investigating the option of securing this property as well.

Consequently Te Korowai chose not to proceed with the process to purchase any of these 10 properties. Instead all six hapū were invited to consider acquiring these properties themselves.

Te Korowai has been assisting hapū through the due diligence process with the Crown, however hapū are ultimately responsible for purchasing these properties for themselves. Since

embarking on this kaupapa, two hapū have withdrawn from the process;

Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Titahi Hapū and Ngāti Manuhiakai, while the other four are still considering their options that will culminate with them making the

decision to buy the properties or not.

There is a view that Te Korowai should

use the financial redress (the pūtea) to buy these properties for the individual

hapū (settlement quantum and financial redress are interchangeable). This

view exists because these properties

were first raised during the settlement

negotiations but not purchased because of the previously-mentioned flawed

Crown process. Therefore, some uri

believe that Te Korowai is still obligated to complete those purchases in favour of those individual hapū.

The Board has taken a different view.

Te Korowai believes the decisions they are required to make, must grow the

settlement assets for all uri. Therefore, purchasing any of the former schools

would undermine this position, while Te

Rua o te Moko was taken off the table in deference to the presentation made by Kanihi-Umutahi board members at that time. Te Korowai is merely completing the process started by Ngā Hapū o

Ngāruahine, which includes the decision not to acquire these properties.

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NGĀRUAHINE HOSTS THE CANDIDATES

In September Te Korowai organised and hosted a Meet The Candidates evening, for uri to meet those standing in the local body elections for the South Taranaki District Council, Taranaki Regional Council and the Taranaki District Health Board.

While traditional candidate evenings targeted candidates and voters in specific areas, Te Korowai’s view was to take a whānaungatanga approach, that uri have whānau across the rohe and by attending and talking to candidates they could advise them about who best represented their interests.

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the future of their communities. STDC mayoral, TRC and TDHB candidates all had time to share their reasons for standing and answered specific questions relating to their campaign.

Items donated on entry went to the SPCA, the difference in voting methods were explained and a quiz for attendees based on information gleaned on the night created excitement for the prizewinners.

Feedback from candidates and uri about the format of the evening was overwhelmingly positive, with many saying it was the best meeting of its kind that they had attended.

Te Korowai’s intention was that regardless of who was elected, uri had been given the opportunity to find their champions themselves and to share their perspectives with others.

Interesting facts for the South Taranaki rohe: •

Māori featured in all voting categories (except for Mayor) in the 2019 local body elections, possibly for the first time ever

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This was the first candidate evening hosted by iwi in South Taranaki

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Voting rates of eligible voters in South Taranaki have dropped from 49% in 2010 to 38.4% in 2016

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Of those nearly 4/10 people who voted in 2016, less than one person out of those four is believed to be Māori, so Māori voters made up less than 10% of the total votes in the 2016 elections, despite making up more than 25% of South Taranaki’s population (based on 2013 Census data)

Note: This article was written before the 2019 elections were completed.

TARANAKI MĀORI TRUST BOARD SETTLES ANNUITY PAYOUT ARTICLE AND IMAGES COURTESY OF THE TARANAKI MĀORI TRUST BOARD

After years of discussion and debate, the Taranaki Māori Trust Board (TMTB) recently signed an agreement with the Crown for a payment of $20.8m as a buyout of future annuities due to the TMTB. The following article explains the historical context of the organisation and the journey to this point. >>

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In the context of the significance of the decisions before the current members of the Taranaki Māori Trust Board, it is important to briefly reflect and acknowledge the long history of the Trust Board and the significant role it played over the years in supporting Māori kaupapa in Taranaki.

Formally established on 22 September 1930 under the Native Land Amendment Act and Native Land Claim Adjustment Act 1928, the inaugural members appointed by Order in Council (“OIC”) were: • Rangihuna Pire (Chair); • Sir Maui Pomare; • Wi Kupe Raungaiti; • Tupito Maruera; and • Rima Wakarua The Trust Board was subsequently reconstituted and its membership was increased to 6 members by OIC in May 1931. Those members being: • Rima Wakarua; • Tupito Maruera; • Pouwhareumu Toi; • Tukotahi Tokotaua; • Hapi Love Wi Tako; and • Nohomairangi Te Whiti.

The Taranaki Māori Claims Settlement Act 1944 provided for an annual payment of £5000 and a one-off payment of £300 for Parihaka to be made, and in 1956 the 8 constituent

Taranaki iwi formally constituted under the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955 as beneficiaries. The following 7 member Board was appointed in June 1956: • Te Whareraupo Tamou (Ngā Rauru); • Hana Tamaka (Ngāti Ruanui); • Teri Edwards (Ngāruahine); • Tahurangi Pihopa (Taranaki); • Pehimana Tamati (Te Atiawa); • Hamiora Raumati (Ngāti Mutunga); • Potete Hotu (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Maru) Internal tension grew regarding representation issues and the basis of allocation of funds, which was not population based, but by comparative confiscation. This tension dissipated once the value of funding reduced and it became irrelevant.

It was estimated by Dr J L Robinson in 1990 (updated in 1992), based on the CPI, a £5000 payment in 1931 should have risen to $56,858 in 1975. There have been no other increases beyond the $10,000 to $15,000 increase of 1977, where the annual payment has remained.

Throughout the year numerous petitions on behalf of the Trust Board were made to Parliament regarding an increase from £5000 to £10000, non-payment of annuity during the depression and the lack of land for Taranaki Māori.

In the 1970s the Trust Board specifically petitioned and sought the following:

Below: Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Wharehoka Wano (Chairman TMTB).

• The return of Taranaki Maunga; • Two tangata whenua representatives on the Park Board (one from the Trust Board and one to represent traditional owners); and • Official recognition of ‘Taranaki’ as the name for the Park and mountain.

The Trust Board also sought $10 million compensation in place of the $15,000 per annum annuity. The Labour Government at the time appears to have given serious consideration to the claims, but after the National (Muldoon) government were elected in late 1975 the Vesting Bill was promptly dropped from the government’s programme until Taranaki Maunga was “returned” to the people of Taranaki in 1978 by way of the Mount Egmont Vesting Act 1978.

The Mount Egmont Vesting Act provided for the following: • Title to Taranaki Maunga being vested in the Trust Board; and • By means of the same Act, it was immediately passed back to the Government as a gift to the nation.

While much of the broader context surrounding the enactment of the Mount Egmont Vesting Act 1978 is still to be unravelled and better understood, significant tension arose again for the Trust Board regarding its lack of mandate and agreement by the people of Taranaki. It was suggested that the political climate of 1975 was such that the Trust Board felt it was necessary to perform a gesture of goodwill designed to create a more favourable environment within which a monetary settlement could be negotiated.

It was following the Mount Egmont Vesting Act 1978 that support and confidence in the Trust Board began to dwindle. Opposition to the Trust Board continued through to the negotiation of claims from Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Taranaki, Ngāruahine, Ngā Rauru, and Ngāti Te Whiti. It was following the release of Kaupapa Tuatahi Taranaki Report that the 8 iwi of Taranaki made the decision to establish their own separate iwi entities to negotiate the respective claims of those iwi.

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Above: Ngā uri o Taranaki Maunga, Owae Marae.

It was following the release of Kaupapa Taranaki Report that the iwi of Taranaki made the decision to establish their own separate iwi entities to negotiate the respective claims of those iwi.

Without wanting to gloss over the many supporting roles that the Trust Board played in Taranaki over the years, it is pretty clear that with the establishment of separate iwi entities in Taranaki to negotiate and then settle claims with the Crown has impacted on the ongoing role of the Trust Board in Taranaki in this context.

On Wednesday 4 September 2019 the Trust Board signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown for the Buyout of the Trust Board’s Annuity Payment, at a ceremony held at Owae Marae, Whaitara, Taranaki. The signing of this Deed of Settlement completes a lengthy journey for the Trust Board in seeking an appropriate settlement with the Crown for the CPI (Consumer Price Index) adjustment to the annuity payment.

and ceases all future annuity payments

The Deed of Settlement provides for an annuity buyout payment of $20.8m

• Ngāti Mutunga - Rodney Baker

to the Trust Board. Discussions will

now take place as to how this pūtea will be applied for the benefit of the eight

member iwi of the Trust Board – Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Maru, Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui and Ngā Rauru.

The current members are: • Ngāti Tama - Frances White

• Ngāti Maru - Samuel Tamarapa

• Te Atiawa - Wharehoka Wano (Chair) • Taranaki - Leanne Horo

• Ngāruahine - John Hooker

• Ngāti Ruanui - Ngapari Nui (Deputy)

• Ngā Rauru - Te Pahunga Marty Davis

Left: Board members with the Hon Nanaia Mahuta (from second left) John Hooker (Ngāruahine), Te Pahunga Marty Davis (Ngā Rauru), Minister Mahuta, Rodney Baker (Ngāti Mutunga), Wharehoka Wano (Chair, Te Atiawa), Leanne Horo (Taranaki), Frances White (Ngāti Tama). Absent are Sam Tamarapa (Ngāti Maru) and Ngapari Nui (Ngāti Ruanui) TE KOROWAI ISSUE 9

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NGĀRUAHINE HAPŪ AND MARAE CONTACTS 1 Kānihi Umutahi me ētehi atu

Hapū Secretary Allen Webb kanihisecretary@kanihiumutahi.co.nz

Pātaka Kaitiaki Ivy Kearney kanihi.hapu@gmail.com 2

Kānihi-Māwhitiwhiti Pā Address Pā Secretary Pā Bookings

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Ōkahu Inuawai me ētehi atu Hapū Secretary Renee Wright renee@runanga.co.nz Pātaka Kaitiaki Contact the Secretary

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Aotearoa Pā Address 63 Hastings Road, Okaiawa, 4671 Pā Secretary Danelle Whakatihi ngarainab55@gmail.com Pā Bookings Ngaraina Brooks ngarainab55@gmail.com

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Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū Secretary Kiri Erb ngatimanuhiakai@gmail.com Pātaka Kaitiaki Doreen Bilski doreenbilski2014@gmail.com

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Te Aroha Pā Address 404 Upper Inaha Road, Okaiawa Pā Secretary Daryl Katene daryl.katene@hotmail.co.nz Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

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Ngāti Tū Hapū Secretary Te Aroha Hohaia tari@ngatitu.nz Pātaka Kaitiaki Charlene Budd buddzwhanau@xtra.co.nz

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Waiokura Pā Address 27 Winks Road, Manaia 4678 Pā Secretary Te Aroha Hohaia waiokura.marae@gmail.com Pā Bookings Dinah King kupekingclan@xtra.co.nz

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Ngāti Hāua Piko Hapū Secretary Currently vacant secretary@ngatihaua.nz Pātaka Kaitiaki Cilla Rei cillarei@gmail.com

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Tāwhitinui Pā Address 2453 South Road, Ōtakeho Pā Secretary Donna Ngatai dmk.ngatai@gmail.com Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

7 Omahuru Road, Okaiawa Allen Webb kanihisecretary@kanihiumutahi.co.nz Contact the Secretary

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Pā Secretary Linda Elgar ngatihauasub16@gmail.com

Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary 12 Ngāti Tamaahuroa Tītahi

Hapū Secretary Caroline Scott jcanscott8@gmail.com

Pātaka Kaitiaki Contact the Secretary 13

Oeo Pā Address 2862 South Road, Ōtakeho Pā Secretary Caroline Scott jcanscott8@gmail.com Pā Bookings Contact the Secretary

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For the purpose of the Treaty settlement Ngāruahine iwi has a shared overlapping boundary with Taranaki and Ngāti Ruanui iwi. This is the Taungatara River to the west and the Waihi Stream to the east.

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