Ngāti Tama - Te Puna by Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu

15TH ISSUE | HŌTOKE

PĀNUI O NGĀTI TAMA KI TE TAUIHU

COVER PHOTO: Naomi Aporo-Manihera

HE KUPU WHAKATAKI - NĀ TE HEAMANA ME TE POUWHAKAHAERE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND CHAIRS UPDATE

Tūiri te manu he para rau rere

Whakaomaoma ki tua o Kōhanga-te-rangi

I riro te tangata i te mārakiraki, i riro te tangata i te mātongatonga

I riro te tangata i te marangai, i riro te tangata i te māuru

I riro i tōna pou whakairo ki

tua o te moana tōrino

Ka uhiuhia ki te wai o nonokura,

Tāia, whiti ana ki te pō uriuri, ki te pō tangotango,

Ki te kupenga nui o Taramainuku....

Tākiritia te Tini o Taramakau

ka rere, ka rere hei whetū rikiriki

Ki te tāhūhū nui o Ranginui

e tū nei

Kau ana Rehua

Ko Puanga kei runga, ko Maru kei raro

Tēnei te aranga o te Tau o Puanga e… hai

BUTCH LITTLE

TE HEAMANA, CHAIR

HEMI SUNDGREN TE POUWHAKAHAERE, CEO

It is important for us to acknowledge the passing of King Tuheitia, Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the seventh Māori monarch. Following the news of his passing, a small group travelled to Tūrangawaewae with a contingent of Te Tauihu iwi to pay our respects. His dedication and leadership towards the preservation and celebration of key cultural practices amongst our people left an indelible mark on Aotearoa. His vision for the future of Māori, grounded in tradition yet open to new possibilities, inspired generations and will continue to guide those who follow in his footsteps.

We also acknowledge Te Arikinui, Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te pō, who now carries the legacy of those passed before her, whose leadership, wisdom, and strength have guided our people through many challenges, over many generations, a mantle which she has taken to with dignity and humility.

In this Kōanga edition of Te Puna, our source of key updates, insights, and stories from whānau, trustees and our Ngāti Tama office team. Within this edition we showcase and celebrate the achievements of our whānau and reflect on our first paepae wānanga held at Onetahua Marae in August.

We have a lot to look forward to in the year ahead. In June, the trustees approved our annual plan for the financial year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. It is going to be another busy year, with lots happening across our strategic pou. Some of the exciting kaupapa we are planning to deliver to whānau is continuing the paepae wānanga programme, launching a new Ngāti Tama podcast series, and hosting Te Ipukarea in April 2025.

In our last edition of Te Puna we shared Te Piringa mai ki Te Aro in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington. It was great to see the level of interest from Ngāti Tama whānau and we hope to see whānau settling into these new kāinga. We are excited to share another housing opportunity for ngā uri of Ngāti Tama - Kāweka in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You can read more about this in this edition of Te Puna. If you think this is for you, karawhuia! These opportunities have been made possible through our partnership with Ka Uruora and Hāpai Housing, a testament to the benefits of kotahitanga and collective action.

After this edition of Te Puna, we will take a short break to bring you our Annual Report in November ahead of our Hui-ā-tau in December. Te Puna will resume in summer 2025.

Our tari team are in full planning mode for our Hui-ā-tau and we are looking forward to reconnecting with whānau and sharing more about the mahi that the Trust has done over the past year. We hope to see you there.

Nā māua ko Butch, me te aroha nui ki a koutou katoa.

He Poro-poro-ā-ki i a Kīngi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII

Tākiri ma rā te ata i runga o Taupiri

Ka kōrero te manu i runga i te paerau,

Ka whati rā te tara o te mārama

I māunu atu ai te taniwha i tōna rua,

Ngā tohu o aitua, i mate ai a Tupua rāua ko Tawhito,

Me te rarangi Kīngi ki te pō,

Kei te tuarongo o te whare o Pōtatau, te Kīngi nui,

Te Kīngi o te kotahitanga, okioki atu rā, kua tāia ki te kupenga nui o Taramainuku

kia puea anō rā koe hei whetu ngāngana mai i runga te rangi,

Ka kite te iti me te rahi,

I te pakanga kē matamata o tou arero, mō te kotahitanga, hei taonga mō ngā whakatupuranga e haere ake nei i mua i a tātou,

Ko rātou hei kainoho i te rangatiratanga mō ake tonu atu!

E te Kīngi, Kīngi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero te Tuawhitu E moe!

1955 - 2024

He mihi ki te arikinui Kuini ngā wai hono i te pō

Ka mate he tētēkura, ka ara anō he tētēkura

Kei Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VIII

E ara e! te kanohi ora o tō matua kua ngaro ki tua o paerau,

Kauria ngā wai hono i te pō, ngā wai hono i te awatea

Kia hono ai ngā wai o te motu,

Kua utaina tēnei taonga nui ki runga ki a koe e ngā rangatira o te motu nei,

Ko tēnei taonga te Kīngitanga me te Kotahitanga

Kua oti anō koe te whakawāhi i te ōrokohanganga mai o te ao,

Heoti anō tā tātou, he tautoko, kia puāwai mai mō ngā whakatupuranga e haere ake nei....

Te Tekau-Mā-Rua o Kīngi Tūheitia (the King’s Advisory Council) and rangatira from across the motu have chosen Ngā Wai-Honoi-te-Pō as their Queen, the eighth Māori monarch and successor to her father, Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII.

The new monarch was raised up in a ceremony known as Te Whakawāhinga, in front of thousands of people gathered for the tangihanga of Kīngi Tūheitia at Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia on Thursday 5 September 2024. Following the karakia, the current tumuaki of the Kīngitanga, Hone Tāmihana, placed the same bible on the head of Ngā WaiHono-i-te-Pō, as did his ancestor the first tumuaki, Wīremu Tāmihana, to raise up the first Māori King Pōtatau Te Wherowhero in 1858.

Archbishop Don Tamihere performed karakia and used sacred oils to bestow prestige, sacredness, power and spiritual essence upon Kuīni Ngā Wai-Hono-i-te-Pō.

Te Whakawāhinga was followed by the funeral service for Kīngi Tūheitia after which he was carried by waka to the sacred Tainui burial ground at Taupiri Maunga, as did his mother Te Arikinui Tapairu Te Atairangi Kaahu, eighteen years prior, in 2006. The solemn occasion was livestreamed to an audience of thousands, both within Aotearoa and around the world.

Te Tekau-Mā-Rua Chairman Che Wilson says, “Te Whakawāhinga is an important ceremony dating back for eight generations to Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. We follow the tikanga of our ancestors who created the Kīngitanga to unify and uplift our people and we have chosen Ngā Wai-Hono-i-te-Pō as our new Monarch.”

PHOTOS: KIINGITANGA

Wānanga Paepae

FRIDAY 16-18 AUGUST | 2024 | ONETAHUA MARAE

Held to support and grow Ngāti Tama uri to uphold roles such as kaikōrero and kaikaranga on our marae.

Ko Tokomaru te waka

Ko Rākeiora te tangata o runga

Tōna atua ko Maru-ariki-kaitangata

Tōna hoe ko Raparapa-iri-mana

Tōna hoa i haere mai ai i Hawaiki ko

Poutama Ariki

Te ingoa o tōna toki ko Poutamawhiria

Ko Maraerotuhia te whare wānanga

From Friday 16th to Sunday 18th of August we held our first wānanga paepae at Onetahua Marae. The purpose of the wānanga is to support and grow Ngāti Tama uri to uphold and maintain our paepae. We want to build our whānau capability and capacity to ensure sustainable practices are in place for now and future generations.

We were privileged to have the skills and expertise of Ruakere Hond, Rangimōkai Knuckey and our whānau Jane du Feu, Johannah Kātene and Īhaka Griffin-Matthews support us on this journey.

Whānau expressed their interest to be a part of the wānanga and we were fortunate to have 16 whānau participate in the kaupapa. The wānanga provided opportunities for whānau to discuss and learn the different roles required for the paepae. Some of the discussions included our Ngāti Tama tikanga, roles of kaikaranga and kaikōrero. A highlight of these sessions was learning a new tauparapara significant to our cultural narrative. We ended the wānanga with visits to our significant sites in Mohua.

Whānau who attented the wānanga at Puponga

REFLECTIONS FROM DEBRA-LEE

Ko Parapara te maunga

Ko Pariwhakaoho te awa

Ko Tokomaru te waka

Ko Onetahua te marae

Ko Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu te iwi

Ko Inia Te Teira Te Hunahuna tōku tupuna

Ko Te Hau Pānārae Debra-Lee Wilkie tōku ingoa

Kia ora e te whānau, What an amazing weekend!! I can’t even begin to find the right adjectives. I’m so very grateful to my Iwi, the facilitators and the awesome rōpū I get to share this with. Our facilitator team was out-the-gate and not in a bad way either. Ruakere and Hēmi were like the ‘Dynamic-Duo’, Rangimōkai was the ‘Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove’ with the love and support of her ‘Mustang Sally’ you could be forgiven if this conjures up images of caped crusaders... Aunty Jane, Johannah, Te Ahu, Āmai and Īhaka ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Ruakere’s presentation on the anatomy of the brain eradicated a lot of my pain around not knowing my reo which was one of the reasons I had avoided going on wānanga in the past. I’ve faced many challenges in my life and overcome most, but not having my reo is a shame I carry.

When we went into total reo immersion on the second day I was like “ok”, I was so comfortable by this stage (I was nervous as leading up to wānanga though). Thanks to the inclusivity of all the facilitators and participants, for once in my life I could just roll with it and not have this fear of being judged (the pain is much worse when it comes from our own). What I discovered was that the level three basic reo I already had in my back pocket was enough to keep me involved and engaged. I knew more than I realised, that in and of itself broke down some major barriers, all I have to do is simply breath and be open to the process.

Just like Te Āwhina Marae, Onetahua has always felt like home and my place to stand, and I can’t wait to hang out with my whanaunga at the next wānanga. I truly feel blessed (in the Te Ao Māori sense) to be a kaikaranga in training and to confidently continue my reo journey. During whakawhananungatanga we were asked what we wanted to gain from the weekend. I said grounding which is code for belonging, I’ve come away with a huge sense of belonging.

Mā te kimi ka kite

Mā te kite ka mōhio

Ma te mōhio ka mārama

Ngā mihi maioha

Te Ataarangi session at Onetahua Marae.

Te Ipukarea 2025

4-5 APRIL | 2025 | SAXTON FIELD, WHAKATŪ | NELSON

We are looking forward to hosting ngā iwi o Te Tauihu next year

At the conclusion of Te Ipukarea in Waikawa, Te Ātiawa handed the mauri to Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu and we are to host the next Te Ipukarea in 2025.

Last year, Te Ipukarea was held in early March, which we know is going to be a busy time for some whānau due to Te Matatini taking place in Taranaki the week prior. So, to enable as many whānau as possible to join us, we have planned to host the event over the 4th and 5th of April 2025 here in Whakatū.

We are looking forward to hosting ngā iwi o Te Tauihu in a way that incorporates our Ngāti Tama flavour. This will be a special event for us, and we encourage as many of our whānau as possible to join us, there should be something for every age and ability.

We are still in the early stages of planning but can confirm that we have booked Saxton Field as the main event hub where we should be able to run most of our sports events.

We are expecting there to be a return of the tried and trusted Te Ipukarea favourites such as netball, basketball, touch, ki o rahi and euchre. This is just some of what we have in store and we will be able to share more information as planning continues.

In the meantime whānau, please save the date, and keep an eye out for more information.

Ngāti Tama teams taking part in Ipukarea from the past.

In this section we talk with Miriama Rei and Kelly Mitchell, where they share their career journeys with us.

Miriama Rei

SOCIAL WORKER

Ko Horoirangi te maunga

Ko Wakapuaka te awa

Ko Paremata te hapū

Ko Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu te iwi

Ko Paremata te Wahapiro rāua ko Arihia Kauhoe ōku tūpuna

Ko Hāmiora Te Rei tōku koroua

Ko Te Uruwhakawaia Rōpata tōku kuia

Ko Miriama tōku ingoa

"Te Ao Māori traditions, values and worldviews have greatly influenced my perspectives."

What inspired you to become a social worker?

Due to a strong desire to help others, improve social justice, and make a positive impact on individuals and communities facing various challenges. I was fortunate to be offered a role within Social Services working with for my iwi Ngāti Toa in Porirua - working with whānau in our community in partnership with the NZ Police. For me, personal experiences and witnessing social injustices firsthand motivated me to apply for my Bachelors in Bi-cultural Social Work and I am currently studying in my first year.

What do you love most about your job?

I love working for my people. To be able to listen to them and understand their wants and needs. To be able to support them through their struggles and work with them to deal with their underlying issues and guide them back to themselves. I love that it is whānau based.

What skill sets do you think are most important in your role?

I believe you need a hard head. Do not take everything personally. I learnt this the hard way. You need to be firm but fair. I feel whānau are more open and honest with you if you are straight up from the beginning.

While social work can be very rewarding, it also has it downfalls. How do you manage to balance your work life and whānau time?

Good question, I don’t lol. I am a very outgoing person and constantly busy. You will not find me doing nothing. I have good support from my whānau and friends who help me manage everything.

What are your career aspirations?

My career aspirations are centered around constant growth and skill development. I am also passionate about creating a positive impact on society and the environment through my work.

What type of tupuna do you want to be?

If I were to envision myself as a tupuna, I would aspire to be the kind who embodies wisdom, courage, fairness and a deep sense of responsibility for future generations. Somebody who helps pass on valuable knowledge and values, who supports and uplifts others and contributes to the wellbeing of others withing the community.

Has Te Ao Māori inspired you in your work?

Te Ao Māori traditions, values and worldviews have greatly influenced my perspectives. From the use of te reo and also incorporating ways of Māori practice. Kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and whakapapa provide valuable insights through connection and responsibility. Through my studies I have learnt that the way I practice is used by many Māori. I believe this was passed down generation by generation from my tūpuna.

Koro

Nan

Kelly Mitchell

MAKEUP ARTIST

Kia ora koutou,

Ko Tākaka ki mohua te papakāinga tūturu

Ko Parapara me Piki-ki-runga nga maunga

Ko Tākaka me Pariwhakaoho nga awa

Ko Onetahua te marae

Ko Tokomaru me Kurahaupō nga waka

Ko Ngāti Tama me Te Ātiawa manawhenua

ki Te Tauihu te Iwi

Ko Terry Mitchell rāua ko Kay Patricia Anderson ōku mātua

Ko Mōrehu Māui David Luke Mitchell (Mo)

rāua ko Doreen Small ōku tūpuna

Ko Tanginui Pirikā rāua ko Kataraina Te Ranginohokau ōku tūpuna

Ko Kelly Alyssa Mitchell tōku ingoa

What inspired you to become a makeup artist?

It was during my hairdressing apprenticeship when I competed in competitions which gave me a taste of the creative possibilities in the industry and when I returned from overseas, after becoming qualified, I discovered a passion for the Film and Television industry. I was drawn to the creativity and freedom it offered.

What do you love most about your job?

The boundless creativity it allows me to explore, working on incredible productions and collaborating with talented individuals is truly rewarding. The variety and scope of each project keep me constantly inspired.

Having the freedom to be my own boss gives me the flexibility to shape my career in ways that align with my passions and vision.

It’s a unique blend of artistic expression, professional growth, and personal autonomy that makes this career so fulfilling.

What makes a makeup artist/designer successful?

First and foremost, having a diverse range of skills is crucial. This includes technical proficiency in your craft, but also extends to practical skills such as budgeting, management, and effective communication.

What is your experience with special effects makeup?

Over the past decade, I’ve had the opportunity to delve into special effects makeup, working on various projects and designing for specific productions. I've also been fortunate to have mentors who have provided invaluable advice and guidance, helping me navigate the complexities of special effects and pushing me to continually improve.

Who inspired you to get into the industry

I was inspired by friends who had begun working in film and television. Their passion and success motivated me, however, the initial inspiration came from my mother and older sister, who encouraged me to pursue a trade in hairdressing, which provided me with a valuable skill set that I could take with me as I travelled.

What is your favourite style or trend and why?

I love doing SPFX, it’s meaty and creative – there are no limits when it comes to designing SPFX. I love vintage .... because it’s timeless. My designs are influenced by a variety of factors, including my experiences present and past, from watching movies, TV series, attending art exhibitions, going to gigs, reading, visiting museums and my travels both globally and within Aotearoa. Even something as simple as walking around the streets can inspire my work. These diverse influences collectively shape my approach to character design.

RIGHT: Kelly winning the 2023 NZTVA Best Makeup Design award for "The Gone" after being nominated twice in the same category.

Has Te Ao Māori inspired you in your work?

When I was younger, in my early 20s, Te Ao Māori didn't have as much influence on my work. Growing up in Nelson and Tākaka during the 80s, Te Ao Māori wasn't as prevalent or accessible as it is today.

Reflecting on my journey now, I can wholeheartedly say that Te Ao Māori has become a significant part of my practice, even when working on mainstream international productions. My Māoritanga has grown immensely, and it deeply informs my work, enriching it with a unique perspective that honours my heritage and roots.

For others who want to get into this industry what advice do you have?

My advice would be to ensure you have formal training in either hair or makeup. The days of learning solely on the job are long gone. My own experience showed that having a background in hairdressing significantly helped me secure positions as a young makeup artist. A solid foundation in both areas is particularly valuable in Aotearoa, and having formal qualifications can be a significant advantage. This holds true not just here but also in the UK, Australia, and other regions.

What has been a memorable moment from your career?

My career has been filled with many memorable moments; working with my directorial idol Jane Campion; collaborating with incredible artists and actors.

One of the most memorable experiences to date was receiving a phone call from a producer informing me that I had been nominated for Makeup Designer of the Year 2023.

The very next day, another producer from a different TV series I designed called to tell me I had been nominated for that show as well. Being nominated twice in the same category in 2023 was an incredible honour. Ultimately, winning the 2023 NZTVA Best Makeup Design award for "The Gone" was a truly unforgettable moment in my career.

What films/ TV series have you worked in?

What has been the most memorable?

Movies: Power of the Dog TV Shows: The Panthers

The Last Samurai

Whina

Ka Whawhai Tonu

Fantasy Island

The Gone

One Lane Bridge

Kairakau

The Deadlands

Having worked on over 60 productions in my 25 year career to date, each one holds a special place in my heart.

Here is a link to my international movie data base... https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3099029/

There is a couple of productions, film and television, in 2024 that I have just finished that are not released yet. They have been incredible experiences.

Where has your career taken you?

I’ve had the privilege of working in some extraordinary locations across Aotearoa and the Pacific. In 2023, I took the opportunity to enhance my skills in afro-textured hair by traveling to the UK, where I connected with a number of remarkable hairdressers and makeup artists in London.

I’ve also had the privilege of becoming a mentor/ tuakana myself. Last year I was Makeup Head of Dept advisor for the film “Ka Whawhai Tonu". It was an absolute honour watching one of my key artists designing such an incredible film.

"My Māoritanga has grown immensely, and it deeply informs my work, enriching it with a unique perspective that honours my heritage and roots."

ABOVE: Kelly - upskilling in London

Te Huinga Whetū

25-28 JUNE | 2024 | TRAFALGAR CENTRE | NELSON

Ngā Aho Rau represented Te Tauihu at the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka competition.

Ngā Aho Rau consisting of students from the combined Nelson Boys’ and Nelson Girls’ Colleges, represented Te Tauihu at the 2024 National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition –‘Te Huinga Whetū’ held at the Trafalgar Centre in Whakatū from 25 - 28 June.

The only local group to stand, Te Aho Rau competed against 41 other secondary schools from around Aotearoa, in the most prestigious kapa haka event on the school calendar.

Congratulations to lead tutor Wayne Hippolite and his support team. Wayne says, “It’s about growing capacity for the future”.

But there could only be one winner, and that accolade went to Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te

Puku o Te Ika A Māui representing a group of kura kaupapa from the Te Arawa region. Ngā Puna o Waiōrea and Te Kapa Haka o Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae representing Tāmaki Mākaurau, were placed second and third, respectively.

The combined efforts of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, the Culture Council and the many organisations and sponsors should be acknowledged. The huge workforce of volunteers came together under the banner of kotahitanga to manaaki the visiting kapa haka, their whānau and the many visitors who attended the event. After the success of the Te Mana Kuratahi National Primary Schools Competition in 2023 and Te Huinga Whetū, we now turn our focus to hosting Te Matatini in 2027!

"It's about growing capacity for the future."

Ngā Aho Rau. PHOTO CREDIT: Te Tauihu o te Waka a Maui Māori Cultural Council.

Whānau and friends at the pōwhiri and out and about enjoing the atmosphere at Trafalgar Centre. PHOTO CREDIT: Erica Sinclair.

Te Here-ā-Nuku | Making the Tenths Whole

Here’s the latest on this important kaupapa to hold the Crown to account to make good on the Nelson Tenths.

UPDATE: AUGUST 2024

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Many of you have been following the Nelson Tenths case for many years as it progresses through the courts. It has now been almost a year since the conclusion of the High Court hearing in Wellington and we are sharing an update from the working group on the work that’s taking place to bring about a resolution for whānau.

We’ve recently learnt that the High Court’s decision, which we were expecting toward the end of this month, has been delayed.

The Judge wasn’t able to provide a new date to expect the decision, but we remain hopeful that it will come before the end of the year, and will be a strong decision that encourages Attorney-General Judith Collins, the defendant on behalf of the Crown, to negotiate a resolution with us directly rather than continuing with litigation.

We’ll share the decision as soon as we receive it.

EXPANDED WORKING GROUP

We have recently expanded the Te Here-ā-Nuku Working Group to oversee the next phase of the Nelson Tenths kaupapa. This is a transitional group working collectively on behalf of Ngā Uri to support kaumātua Rore Stafford and progress the work required to resolve this kaupapa.

Find out more about the Working Group

ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW ENTITY

As we await the decision, we’re working hard to prepare for any remedy that the Court may award. The remedy will likely comprise two elements - whenua in Western Te Tauihu (in the Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay areas) and compensation for the economic losses that our whānau have suffered in this particular rohe.

To receive and govern this taonga, a new legal entity must be established. This is an exciting opportunity for us to create a new model, based in law and tikanga, which upholds our values and realises the vision that our tūpuna had when they entered into the Nelson Tenths agreement in the Spring of 1841.

Its purpose will be to protect and care for the whenua and whānau in perpetuity.

Establishing the new entity is a court-supervised process which we will complete following the High Court’s decision. We will begin engagement with our whānau around the motu on the model for the new entity as soon as we have the High Court decision.

We are also planning to hold a series of short hui in November in Te Tauihu in order to update whānau on the work that is underway to prepare for the High Court decision, next steps and the work plan for the next 12 months.

Please watch out for dates and details, which we’ll share as soon as possible.

TE HERE-Ā-NUKU | MAKING THE TENTHS WHOLE

Te Here-ā-Nuku describes our commitment to hold the Crown to account to make good on its agreement around the Nelson Tenths. It ties together the different streams of mahi taking place – including litigation, human rights work, communication and engagement, and tikanga and reconnection of whānau to whenua and identity.

We have multiple Te Here-ā-Nuku communications channels through which we post regular updates. Please follow these to stay updated, and consider engaging with our posts and sharing with your contacts. This helps us to extend our reach, create a strong foundation of knowledge about our case among whānau and wider audiences, and ultimately will help ensure that the decision makers within our Government do the right thing.

Thank you for engaging with this kaupapa. A resolution will benefit our whānau, our rohe, and Aotearoa as a whole. If you have any questions regarding the work that’s underway, please let me know.

Kerensa Johnston

Project Lead on behalf of...

Te Here-ā-Nuku | Making the Tenths Whole Working Group

Image courtesy of Wakatū Incorporation. Photo credit: Melissa Banks

Hapimana Ngapiko HE

Research supplied by Wakatū Incorporation

As part of Te Haere-ā-Nuku | Making the Tenths Whole, we are actively working to bring our whānau back together. We're regularly sharing information about Tenths tūpuna on our channels. Please consider joining us on Te Here-ā-Nuku Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.

HAPIMANA

NGAPIKO UNKNOWN - 1864

Descendant of Mokoera, of Rangitāwhanga and mokopuna of Te Ra Taunga, of North Taranaki, and of Whakatū. Travelled with William Jenkins and his tour party to England in 1863.

According to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (1990) p. 348, Hapimana Ngapiko died aboard the "Flying Foam" on the journey home to New Zealand in mid 1864. However, Brian Mackrell's "Hariru Wikitoria!" (Auckland, 1983) indicates that Hapimana travelled home separately from most of the tour party aboard the "Surat" and that he returned safely to New Zealand.

IMAGE - Heath, Vernon, 1819?-1895. Heath, Vernon, 1819 or 1820-1895 :Portrait of Wiremu Pou, Ngahuia, and Hapimana Ngapiko. Ref: PA2-0852. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22777881

Jasmine La'auli

FACES OF WHĀNAU

Jasmine descends from Rāmeka Te Ketu who is named on the Native Land Court List, 1892.

What does whakapapa mean to you?

Whakapapa is important to me and my whānau because it is our belonging and connection to our whenua and to our ancestors/tūpuna. It is our Māori heritage, our identity.

What is your connection to the Nelson Tenths whenua?

Our connection to Nelson Tenths whenua is through Rāmeka Te Ketu (Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu). He resided in Tākaka and lived there for many years before returning to Taranaki to help with the land wars.

What is your advice for someone starting out on their whakapapa journey?

My advice for someone starting on their whakapapa journey is to just start. If the information is not available or hasn’t been passed down to you there are some useful websites that may help you. Don’t let anyone’s thoughts or opinions stop you from finding out your whakapapa.

Can you share an anecdote about your tūpuna on the Native Land Court List, 1892

Rāmeka Te Ketu signed three major Ngāti Tama deeds of 1855 (Motupipi and Tākaka land) and 1856 (Separation Point) as well as the 1863 agreement with Ngāti Rārua over boundaries at Te Tai Tapu.

In 1863 he was falsely accused of killing a cow belonging to a settler. Constable Taylor’s investigations revealed that the cow actually belonged to Rāmeka Te Ketu himself and that it had poisoned itself by eating potato tops.

Can you tell us about your own whakapapa journey?

Our whānau weren’t lucky enough to have my koko Tiki Wharerangi Haare Hawe whakapapa passed down to us.

I started my whakapapa journey when I started working at the Māori Land Court. I started looking through old minutes, lists of historic owners documents and started to find our tūpuna links to the blocks that were left in my whānau names through succession.

I first found our Ngāti Tama link through whenua we had remaining over in Tākaka.

Wakatū helped me with our Tama whakapapa as they showed me our link to Rāmeka Te Ketu. While on Te Rākau Pakiaka I researched and had help from colleagues to find out the bigger

picture of when our whānau settled here, where they passed away, marriages and wives.

Although the way we have found our whakapapa is not the conventional way (I would have loved to have had it passed down to us), I had to start somewhere and was lucky enough to be able to trace and connect to our whakapapa we never had.

It is now our taonga that we can pass down for generations to come.

This is one of my biggest accomplishments and the journey is still going and will never end.

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Ngāti Tama Kōrero

TE TUHI O TE WHENUA – PAKOHE UNEARTHED 22 JUNE - 13 OCTOBER | 2024 | NELSON PROVINCIAL MUSEUM

Iwi representatives, dignitaries and members of the public converged upon the Nelson Museum for the dawn opening of the long-awaited Te Tuhi o te Whenua - Pakohe Unearthed exhibition. Specific taonga have been sourced for the exhibition from iwi groups around the country and throughout the Pacific. Hāmuera Manihera, Kaitiaki Taonga at the museum has been overseeing the exhibition and taking visiting groups on guided tours.

Ngāti Kuia kaumātua and cultural leader Huataki Whareaitu led the ceremony with the appropriate karakia for the occasion. The formalities concluded with the usual kai whakanoa, the sharing of food and drink, to move everyone from the state of tapu to the state of noa or normality.

The exhibition will conclude on Sunday 13 October at 4.30pm. We would encourage everyone to get along to witness this magnificent display of largely untold pakohe culture.

Ngāti Tama staff have assisted with the translation of the historical narratives.

RECENT APPOINTMENTS

SUZ TAWAKA

We would like to take the opportunity to welcome Suz Tawaka to our Ngāti Tama team.

Suz affiliates to Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa, Ngāi Tahu, Tūhourangi - Ngāti Wāhiao, and Ngā Puhi. She takes on the role as Pou Tari | Office Co-ordinator.

Suz has over 20 years of administration experience which includes working for kaupapa Māori entities such as Whakatū Marae and Kōhanga Reo, and alongside various crown agencies, NGOs and other services.

Suz has joined us from Wakatū Incorporation where she spent the last seven years in the property group and supporting in the governance space.

From Suz

I enjoy kapahaka and waka ama. As a past performer and now a māmā and aunty to the next generation of exponents, I appreciate the cultural connection and firming of identity practice, that kapahaka is for our people. Also, having paddled locally for several years, I am privileged to see the significant impact waka ama has on enhancing hauora, enthusiastic about encouraging whānau support of and/or participation in these pursuits, particularly in Te Tauihu. Outside of commitments, I am usually catching up on downtime, chilling with my youngest boys at home, and doing nothing too impressive, until the next ‘thing’…

Ngā mihi ki a koe Suz, thank you for choosing to be part of our whānau.

7AM | 27 JUNE | 2024 | NELSON

During the week of the Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Nationals in Nelson, iwi representatives, in preparation for the Matariki celebrations later that week, met at the Trafalgar Bridge. The purpose was to unveil nine ‘pourama’ – cultural beacons representing the eight iwi of Te Tauihu and one to represent Mātāwaka – all other iwi groups.

Local artist, Robin Slow, was tasked with the job of creating separate kōwhaiwhai – lattice work patterns to reflect the iwi groups assembled.

Iwi members unveiled each pou as the karakia were being performed. It is envisaged that the pou will be used on multiple occasions to light up displays and provide a unique cultural experience for all.

Following the ceremony, everyone adjourned to the Marist Rugby Club for speeches and refreshments.

NGĀTI TAMA KOWHAIWHAI PATTERN

There were three main areas of occupation for Ngāti Tama in Te Tauihu, including Wakapuaka, Whakatū, and Mohua. The spaces in the centre of the kōwhaiwhai pattern are the raukura feathers connecting the iwi back to Parihaka and their Taranaki roots. The koru represents the many whānau, those who settled in Te Tauihu and those who returned.

Other aspects include the two inward facing koru at the top referencing te arohanui, that binds everyone together. This motif was gifted to Janice Ward-Holmes and Robin Slow who attended a Māori Art event at Taumutu marae near Christchurch in 1991. The ropelike pattern references Hūria Mātenga and her efforts in uniting her people and the local community.

IMAGES: Te Kaunihera o Whakatū

TE ARAWHITI KI MATANGI ĀWHIO

Concept design

The week immediately following the successful Kapa Haka Nationals at the Trafalgar Centre, saw iwi representatives again meet at the same venue to mark yet another significant milestone. This time it was for the blessing and naming of the new footbridge, ‘Te Arawhiti ki Matangi Āwhio’, across to Auckland Point School at Matangi Āwhio.

Renowned artist and designer Fane Robinson, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, says, ‘the panels acknowledge the eight iwi of Te Tauihu. The kōwhaiwhai design represents the area through mahinga kai (traditional food gathering sites and practices). It connects the water and the land, acknowledging this historical site and its significance to the tribal wellbeing through food provision’.

6.30AM | 5 JULY | 2024 | NELSON External side panel

After the formalities were observed, iwi and council members and the construction company employees and management were invited back to Auckland Point School for the acknowledgements and to partake of refreshments. Guests were entertained by members of the school’s kapa haka, staff and parents.

It is envisaged at some future point that the name and a storyboard will accompany the new structure. The storyboard will elaborate more on the historical and cultural significance of the area and its name, Matangi Āwhio.

Watch video here

TASMAN SUPERSTEWARD AWARDS

26 AUGUST | 2024 | WELLLINGTON

Cordelle Rei was one of five weavers who took part in the Mangatāwhai/Black Valley Wetland Restoration project winning the SuperSteward award in this years LGNZ SuperLocal Awards.

Tasman District Council has won the SuperSteward award at this year’s LGNZ SuperLocal Awards for their Mangatāwhai/ Black Valley Wetland Restoration project. This award honors exceptional efforts by councils to enhance Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment.

Cordelle Rei (Ngāti Tama) was one of five weavers to be recognized for her expertise and time spent on the project at the award ceremony in Wellington.

Back in March this year, over a two-week period, earthworks were carried out to re-wet and revitalize the wetland area north of Lake Rotoiti, that had been drained for over a century, to restore the mauri of the area – merging Mātauranga Māori with modern engineering techniques.

Te Tauihu iwi supported both Tasman District Council and their contractors in their journey to understand Te Ao Māori, starting with the laying of the mauri stone at the beginning

of earthworks. Innovative methods employed in the project, such as the weaving of harakeke baskets to block drains, have proven more cost-effective than traditional engineering approaches.

According to Wetland Project Manager Blair Reid, "Wetlands are essential as they act like sponges or kidneys. They not only clean water but also retain it, which is why this project is so important."

The project has strengthened the relationship between the Tasman District Council and iwi partners through the exchange of knowledge and tikanga. True partnership and engagement are demonstrated through actions and connections, with particular emphasis on the manaakitanga provided by whānau in sharing their expertise and time.

Please watch the video to find out more about this kaupapa... Play video here

Ko te aho muka kotahi ka hīraurau, Ko te whiringa muka ka herepū i a Tamanui-te-rā ONE STRAND OF MUKA ALONE WILL UNRAVEL (BECOME RAGGED), BUT A WOVEN PLAIT OF MUKA IS CAPABLE OF SEIZING THE SUN.

This whakatauākī compares teamwork to strands of muka (flax fibre). It says that one single strand can easily come apart, but when many strands are woven together, they become strong enough to achieve great things—even as powerful as "seizing the sun."

In simple terms: one person alone might struggle, but when people work together, they become much stronger and can accomplish amazing things. It highlights the power of unity and collaboration.

Cordelle Rei

LEFT TO RIGHT - Keelan Walker, Edna Brownlee, Siobahn Hayes, Chris Hill, Dayveen Stephens, Shanell Kelly, Blair Reid, Aaron Hemi, Missy Broughton, Kelly Hayes, Atawhai Teaukura, Cordelle Rei, Vicky Thorn and Steve Manners.

OUR CULTURAL REDRESS SITES

Through the Treaty Settlement, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu received several cultural redress properties. The cultural redress recognises the traditional, historical and spiritual associations of Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu with places and sites that were owned by the Crown within their rohe.

Trustees and staff recently visited most of the sites in Mohua/ Golden Bay to reconnect and re-familiarise themselves with the whenua. The Trust team are currently exploring ways of using GIS technology to capture information and kōrero about these areas to make it easier for whānau to learn more about them.

Te Tai Tapu (Anatori South)

Te Tai Tapu (Anatori North)

PŪPONGA FARM CAPE HOUSE

MĀTANGI ĀWHIO

TE TAI TAPU (ANATORI SOUTH)

TE TAI TAPU (ANATORI NORTH)

PŪPONGA POINT PĀ SITE

Pūponga

Farm Cape House

Pūponga

Farm Triangle Flat

Pūponga

Parapara Peninsula

Onetahua Kōkiri Marae

Rohe o Tama

Image of Mātangi Āwhio: Auckland Point October 1, 1843. J.W. Barnicoat, The Nelson Provincial Museum, Bett Collection, 286.

PORO-PORO-Ā-KĪ

Affectionately known to all as Aunty Puhanga, she was well regarded in local circles as a holder of cultural knowledge.

Of Ngāti Koata and Ngāti Kuia descent, Aunty Puhanga and her recently deceased husband, Ngārau Tūpaea, of Ngāti Tipa from Port Waikato, were well known personalities in the local Whakatū – Nelson community and beyond.

Puhanga Tūpaea (nee’ Hēmi)

NGĀTI KOATA, NGĀTI KUIA

Ka taka huē! Ka taka huē!

Ka taka te māpihi pounamu o te iwi e

Te pupurutanga o ngā rā ki muri

Ka taka huē!

E Kui Puhanga,

whakangaro atu rā ki te tini, ki te mano ki te tokopae tāngata,

kua ngaro atu i te tirohanga kanohi

Kua tae atu rā koe ki Te Pūaha o Waikato, ki tō hoa pūmau

ki reira kōrua takoto tahi ai.

E moe, e moe, e au ai te moe.

Aunty Puhanga was integral in overseeing the design and installation of the tukutuku (lattice work) panels for the meeting house, Kakati, at Whakatū marae in Nelson.

LEFT: A proud Aunty Puhanga holding a $100 bill, adorning one of the tukutuku patterns she designed.

Kakati was officially opened in accordance with Tainui kawa and tikanga by Te Kīngitanga in 1995. It was followed a decade later by the opening of the dining room, Mauriora in 2005 by the late Māori Queen Dame Te Ata-i-rangikaahu and her entourage.

(Source: Jane du Feu)

RIGHT: Aunty Puhanga at the launch of the newly designed banknotes at Government House alongside Ngāti Tama whānau and iwi of Whakatū Marae and representatives from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Our Vision

TAMA TŪ KI TE TAUIHU, TAMA ORA KI TE AO

Our place, our people, our destiny

Our Mission

MĀ NGĀRAHU, KA MURA TE AHIKĀROA

Success will depend on each of our contributions

Our Values

TŪ RANGATIRA - Courage, determination, growth

AKONA KIA TUPU - Learn, teach, evolve MANA TIAKI - Restore, protect, sustain AROTAHI AI TĀTOU - Collective, unified, inclusive

AHUREA

STIMULATE LEARNERS OF TE REO, TIKANGA AND WHAKAPAPA

AHUMAHI

DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN TE TAUIHU

AHUORA

EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR WHĀNAU WELLBEING AND INDEPENDENCE

AHUWHENUA

ENHANCE OUR SIGNIFICANT LANDS AND WATERWAYS

FIT FOR PURPOSE SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2020-2025

AHUREA

STIMULATE LEARNERS OF TE REO, TIKANGA AND WHAKAPAPA

Our reo journeys

Kelvin Tāpuke

Waerea ki a Ranginui e tū nei.

Waerea ki a Papatūānuku e takoto nei.

Wāhia ki tōna tauranga e.

Hā.

E te iwi, tēnā koutou katoa.

Ko Kelvin Retimana Tapuke ahau.

He uri nō te whānau Te Waari.

Ko Mēri Te Waari taku tupuna kuia,

Ko Retimana Pōhatu Tāpuke taku koro.

Ko Capt. Toriana Komene Tāpuke taku pāpā.

Kei Ngongotaha mātou ko tāku whānau. Ko Hiriwā taku wahine. Ko Te Rangimārie raua ko Kōtuku ā māua tama.

I moetahi a Te Rangimārie i a Jaysha. Kua whānau mai tā mātou mokopuna a Piatarangi.

Nāna anō mātou i whakatō te tikanga reo māori i te kāinga. Mā te wā ka tau ai te reo.

He Kairangahau Pūtaiao māua ko Hiriwā. Ko ngā tūmomo maunga puia, rū nui, ngaru nui ngā kaupapa.

I Tāmaki Mākaurau, Ahi Tupua, te taku tai o te Tai-Rāwhiti o Aotearoa te rohe. He tumuaki kaiako māori au i ngā Kura ā-Iwi i ngā tau ka huri. Haere huri, ki ngā kura māori ki te āwhina ai te kaupapa tumuaki, kaiako me ngā mahi pāngarau, pūtaiao.

Tono mai a Jasmine hei tuku paku kōrero mā te iwi.

Anei tētahi paku nā korero.

"What a real buzz seeing our whānau fighting for their reo and identity. Inspirational!"

Last month I was able to attend our Ngāti Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust te reo Māori zoom class. What a real buzz seeing our whānau fighting for their reo and identity! Inspirational! Given that language experts have said that it will take three generations before tribes will speak in their language. Imagine what our iwi, our country will sound like!

Learning from others is key to growth. We are so lucky to have Te Ahu Rei. His expertise in language and protocols. I remember watching Dr Ruakere Hond on our Tama zoom hui talking about Dr Joshua Fishman’s techniques for language revitalisation. Fishman’s research enabled the revitalisation of the Hebrew language amongst the London Jewish population in the 1970s. Setting deliberate strategies for language revitalisation amongst individual households. Ruakere suggested setting a reo Māori only time for the whānau. Making it achievable by setting a 30-minute session say at dinner time. Introducing sentences like:

• Hōmai te rīwai - Pass me the spuds.

• Kua maoa ngā kai? - Is the kai cooked?

• Kua mākona! - I am full.

Language revitalisation has seen the production of many exciting te reo Māori resources like Scotty and Stacey Morrison’s resources. The scope of their resources are wide and relevant for 30 to 50-year-olds.

Having our one-year-old mokopuna Piatarangi with us we have been exposed to a whole new genre of mokopuna material such as Papa Tākaro. Music giants such as Maisey Rika, Pere Wihongi, Stan Walker, etc continue to produce classier waiata. Kawana’s waiata “Ko te korokoro o te pātara e” is a water drinking game. A taiohi game. I love listening to podcasts such as indigenous 100 led by Julian Wilcox. Wilcox interviews the top 100 indigenous Māori leaders in both te reo and English. Highly entertaining and inspiring. Reading writings from the last 200 years including waiata from the giants of Ngoi Pewhairangi and Tuini Ngāwai.

Our gems are in our waiata. Here is an example from Leon Blake sung in appreciation of the cooks at the marae.

E te Pono Nihowera nā Leon Blake

Translation nā Kōmene Kururangi.

E te Pono Nihowera

Anō te ranea, anō te humi o Tahuaroa. Hei whakawheti i a Takapū.

Tē kīia ai he mākihakiha.

Engari kē ia he makue, he hūnene. Hei mōhukihuki i a Tako.

Nei rā te reo uruhau o Rūranga (Tuao)

E whakamānawa atu nei.

Anō te makue, anō te hūnene.

To the significant cooks, This is indeed a feast.

To satisfy my puku.

This food isn’t bland.

It is the bomb, amazing.

To tantalise the taste buds.

This is the voice of us who are Here once (more than once).

Thank you so much.

Your reo journey is amazing. It will be full of new learnings. Good, bad, and not so good! Be kind to yourself. We look forward to hearing your journey!

Ko koe, ko ahau, ko tāua!

Ko Ngāti Tama e ngunguru nei!

I au, I au, I aue hā!

Nā Kelvin.

How did your learning journey begin?

My te reo journey really kicked into gear five years ago after some experiences which taught me some hard lessons. From there my yearning to acquire te reo grew as I became involved with Ngāti Tama Ki Te Ūpoko o Te Ika. I’m a pretty keen hunter, diver, surfer and I grew up with a strong connection to our moana and whenua. I decided to start with rongoā, maramataka, māra kai, with the intent of gaining knowledge to assist with kai gathering, while re-familiarising myself with te reo māori. I acquired some valuable mātauranga but more importantly my hinengaro began to decolonise.

I attended te reo night courses through Te wānanga o Aotearoa for two years before moving back to Porirua from Te Matau a Māui.

What have been the most significant challenges in your learning journey?

The seed had been sown to attend full immersion for a few years and commit to learn within a te ao māori framework. Whānau, career and financial commitments were often the easy excuses that prevented me from actioning the desire. During kai at a wānanga I was sitting with a cousin and uncle talking about the possibility when my cousin said “what's stopping you, what, are you addicted to making money”, kua taka te kapa (the penny dropped)! I enrolled the next day in full time rumaki reo at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, got accepted that day and left my job within a few weeks. Things naturally fell into place, almost like it was meant to be.

Joe Kelly

Ko Horoirangi te maunga

Ko Aorere te moana

Ko Tokomaru te waka

Ko Wakapuaka te kāinga

Ko Paremata Te Wahapiro te tupuna

Ko Joe Kelly tōku ingoa

At Parliament April 2024 (Joe second from left)

Why is reo so important to you?

I am immensely proud of our hītori, whakapapa, and pūrākau as Ngāti Tama. As my reo grows the level of comfort and understanding in te ao māori spaces becomes deeper, the love for whānau becomes undeniably stronger, “he taura waka e motu, he taura tangata e kore e motu”.

The same correlation can be said for the bond to our moana and whenua, where for me, te reo is the gateway to the deeper understanding of the responsibilities we have through all the tanga (kaitiakitanga, tino rangatiratanga, manaakitanga etc) to not only protect but also strive to live in harmony with our moana and whenua as our tūpuna did.

What type of tupuna do you want to be?

“Tama manawaroa, he manawa hotu nuku, he manawa hotu rangi, he manawa ue, he manawa piri, he manawa toki, tēnei te manawa poutāikitia”

“Ko te whakaiti te whare o te whakaaro nui”.

These two whakatauāki provide all the guiding principles I wish to emulate so that I can be an example to my mokopuna.

I was a part of this year's Te Rākau Pakiaka cohort. The level of detail and mātauranga given is something I truly feel privileged to pass on to whānau. So many pūrākau of our tūpuna’s entrepreneurial, intelligent, strategic and deliberate attributes. Paremata Te Wahapiro and all my tūpuna had experiences and showed qualities I would be proud to know my mokopuna might see in me to help guide them through their lives.

Do you have a reo journey you would like to share? We would love to hear from you. Please email whanau@ngati-tama.iwi.nz if you would like to contribute to Te Puna.

Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo 2024

HE AHA KEI TUA? WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Ahu Rei

KAUPAPA KŌRERO: HE AHA KEI TUA?

(WHAT LIES BEYOND?)

Ko te tapa ingoa ki ngā wāhi, ki ngā taonga me ngā tāngata ngā kaupapa e titi kaha nei ki te ngākau. Here are some issues around naming places, taonga species and people, that I’m very passionate about.

NGĀ INGOA WĀHI – LOCAL PLACE NAMES

Have you ever wondered how our place names have evolved? Perhaps through misunderstanding due to not knowing the Māori Language, has led to mishearing and consequently

mispronouncing the name? Also consider the ‘Taranaki linguistic footprint’. Namely the Taranaki dialect, using the ‘glottal stop’ or dropping the ‘h’ like ‘haere mai’ becomes ‘aere mai’ and 'whakarongo' becomes 'w’akarongo'.

Maybe a combination of these factors has led to our current situation as we strive to make sense of these insights into our shared history.

Hei whakaarotanga ake mā tātou – tirohia te whakapapa. Here are some examples of place names for your consideration.

ORIGINAL TARANAKI DIALECT POSSIBLY MISHEARD, CURRENT USAGE INTERPRETATION OR MISSPELT & MISPRONOUNCED OR SIGNIFICANCE

ONETAHUA Oneta’ua Onetāhua Onetāhua one - sand tahua - heaped = heaped sand

PĀKAWAU no change Packawore Pakawau pā - colony kawau - hcormorant = bird colony

TURIMĀUIUI no change

Turamāwīwī

RĀKOPI no change

RAKOPĪ no change

RĀKŌPĪ no change

It’s obvious from the examples above, that there is a disconnect between how a word or name is spelt and how it is pronounced. The influence of the English language plays a major role in how we (mis)pronounce names today.

There may be other contributing factors as well. In the fourth example above, the name ‘Rakopi’ may refer to anyone of

Turimāwīwī turi - knee māuiui - fatigued = tired knees turi - deaf māuiui - fatigued = deafness disorder

rā - sun kopi - end = closed sunset

rako - dotterel pi - young = dotterel chick

rā - distant kōpī - karaka tree = distant kōpī

the three meanings above and there may be more. In the absence of historical narratives, it is difficult to ascertain the correct meaning without further investigation into factors like location, social groupings and political events to give more context to the name(s) in question.

AHUMAHI DEVELOP

OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN TE TAUIHU

KĀWEKA IWI KĀINGA

Ka Uruora is excited to announce an exclusive housing opportunity for our uri – Kaweka is situated on New North Road, Ōwairaka, Tāmaki Makaurau.

This development comprises of 44 newly built, modern units, including mostly two-bedroom units, limited studio and onebedrooms available which are available shortly. 20 of these units are being offered with 10% to 30% off the market rent depending on household income.

Studio Apartment:

Annual income must be at least $40,000 gross before tax but no more than $75,000. Limited apartments.

One Bedroom Apartments:

Annual income must be at least $45,000 gross before tax but no more than $95,000. Limited apartments.

Two Bedroom Apartments:

Annual income must be at least $50,000 gross before tax but no more than $115,000.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a registered Ngāti Tama/participating iwi member

• Do not already own a home

• Household income requirements as stipulated above

• Must have completed the Ka Uruora financial literacy course

Go to the website to learn more about Kāweka Iwi Kāinga here Register for the next Ka Uruora Financial Literacy Course here

PLEASE CONTACT OUR POU TŪHONO VIA EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY PĀTAI:

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TE URU AHUPŪTEA Financial Education Wānanga

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR OUR UPCOMING WĀNANGA

Housing Options

Where to start and what it all means

Money Systems

Setting goals and managing money

Plan for the unexpected Protecting what’s important including insurance, wills and trusts

Spending Money

What influences us, our attitudes and behaviours

Debts and your rights

Ways to reduce debt

Looking Ahead

Making a plan, identifying barriers and putting your plan into action

Money Plans

Using a budget as a tool to achieve your goals

Save Smart

Saving and investing, including KiwiSaver and HomeStart grants

Free

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TE URU AHUPŪTEA | FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR WHĀNAU

Learn the steps you’ll need to take to own your first home. Budgeting, mortgages, deposits and lawyers can all seem overwhelming and out of reach, but with the right advice and some hard work, you might find that you’re closer to achieving your dream of owning a home than you thought.

Financial education is the first step to access our Ka Uruora housing opportunities. Our Financial Education wānanga cover everything from budgeting to mortgage applications. The following elements will be covered throughout the programme (see table left).

If you or your whānau are interested in attending a financial literacy wānanga, please register your interest with Debra-Lee or Quilla so you'll be ready when the right opportunity comes along. They will be in touch to arrange a date that suits you.

Debra-Lee: debra-lee@kauruora.nz

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AHUWHENUA

ENHANCE OUR SIGNIFICANT LANDS AND WATERWAYS

MOTUEKA CATCHMENT - VALUING AWA HUI

Dayveen Stephens, Co-Chair of the Motueka Catcment Collective shares with us some details about this kaupapa.

The goal of Motueka Catchment Collective is to facilitate weaving the communities of the Motueka Catchment together to ensure the wellbeing of the freshwater system and connected environment.

The objectives to achieve this goal are:

• Act to protect and enhance the Motueka catchment as a vital resource for the future

• Drive net enduring restorative outcomes

• Develop a community that is inclusive of all

• Encourage interest and build understanding of freshwater ecosystems

• Weave a mātuaranga māori lens together with a science approach to promote Kaitiakitanga.

• Emphasis the involvement and engagement of young people in catchment guardianship

• Enhance the health of the river and landscape environs through making sound choices based on good science and knowledgeable expertise

• Ensure a robust, transparent monitoring framework that is accessible to all whilst respecting the privacy rights of individuals’ information input

• Obtain funding and guidance for relevant initiatives identified and collectively agreed upon.

The role of the Steering Group is to provide direction and leadership that will ensure the Motueka’s Catchment Collective’s purpose is achieved.

TE MANA O TE WAI INSIGHTS SUMMIT 2024 DAYVEEN STEPHENS

I had the opportunity alongside whānau member Te Pūoho Stephens to attend the Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Ministry for the Environment (MfE) two-day Insight Summit conference hosted in Lake Karāpiro on the 18-19 June.

The summit brought together whānau from across Aotearoa who had received funding from MfE for Te Mana o Te Wai.

Including Ngāti Tama, there were five other projects that were showcased at the Insights Summit.

Representatives from each project were welcomed onto the stage to discuss their mahi. Our presentation opened with Te Puoho giving a mihi and a brief summary on the history of Ngāti Tama. I followed with a summary of our activities and the funding supported our whānau capabilities to excercise kaitiakitanga.

Kura Stafford Pouwhirinaki for Te Kāhui Waipuna gave an overview of how the eight Iwi of Te Tauihu and the three Councils' work together in partnership to implement our values into freshwater policy statements within the Councils' long term plans.

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AT THE SUMMIT: Left to Right - Kristie Paki Paki (Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-aMāui), Tehau Kaonohi (Ngāti Koata), Kura Stafford, Te Pūoho Stephens, Dayveen Stephens.

Dayveen Stephens presenting an inspiring and motivating kōrero to the Motueka community, discussing ways to value, care for and protect our precious awa from an indigenous perspective. PHOTO CREDIT - Motueka Catchment Collective.

KUMANU END OF PROJECT HĀNGĪ

Alongside our whānau of Wakapuaka 1B we supported the project to enhance and restore the ecological and cultural values within the Wakapuaka and Whangamoa catchments.

The Whangamoa Wakapuaka Restoration project was to enable the sustainable vision of our whānau in ensuring our environment is maintained for our future generations.

As part of building the capabilities of our whanau we see the potential benefits that would provide training and employment opportunities to develop and grow as kaitiaki of their environment.

The project proved to be of great value not only from an environmental perspective but also in support of exercising our kaitiakitanga.

The project ended in July, when landowners, Nelson City Council staff and Ngāti Tama whānau celebrated with a hāngi and presentations from those involved.

Ngāti Tama acknowledge Jobs for Nature, Department of Conservation and Kumānu who played key roles to support the aspirations of our whānau around protecting and restoring sites of high ecological and cultural value within the Whangamoa Wakapuaka catchments.

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WHĀNAU PROFILE UPDATE

We catch-up with Kiriwehi Grant who featured in the last issue of Te Puna on her journey to the IVF Va'a World Sprints Championships in Hawai'i.

Kia ora,

I am a kaihoe for Te Toki Waka Ama based in Hamilton, and in January this year, many teams from the club, including my team, qualified for the IVF Va’a World Sprints Championships to be held in Hawai’i in August.

On the 13th of August we flew to Hilo where we stayed for two weeks. There were countries from around the world there, including Brazil, Japan, Samoa, Cook Island, Australia, Canada, USA, Japan, Tonga, Wallace and Fortuna, Tahiti, Rapanui, Chile and many others. There were around 600 kaihoe there who represented Aotearoa.

Tēnā koutou,

I wanted to thank you for supporting my girl Kiriwehi Grant to get to Hawai'i to take part in the Waka Ama World Sprint Champs. They leave next week and had their uniform presentations yesterday in Hamilton so I wanted to send you through a couple of pics of her and her team.

Noho ora mai Riaana Rāmeka

During our stay, we were fortunate enough to experience many opportunities that others wouldn’t normally be able to experience as our club pou Pāpā Hoturoa has whānau in Hawai’i.

On our second night on the island, the club was invited out to ‘Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar’ in Kalapana. There, the whānau fed and performed for us which was their way welcoming us to Hawai’i. Later, that week, another whānau took the club to Kīlauea where we experienced a Hawaiian karakia during sunrise. This karakia was a special karakia as it was in honour of Pele. These are only a few opportunities that we were lucky enough to be given.

There was also a cultural night during the competition week, where paddlers from different countries performed. It was cool seeing all the different iwi taketake share their culture with us.

Going back to waka ama, our J19 V6 500m race was the highlight for me. Although we didn’t quite get the results we hoped for, we did a time of 2:21, which based on times gave us the 5th fastest time in the world for the J19 girls’ division.

There were 36 junior paddlers from our club all up that competed at world. It was the first time we had been to worlds and the largest group of rangatahi Te Toki has taken to a worlds event. All our club teams and our two paddlers who qualified for the V1 races did really well and many of our teams made it to finals.

Overall, it was a great experience, especially being able to participate in an international sporting event. This has only increased my love for sports, encouraging me to strive for the best with the hopes of being able to represent Aotearoa at an international level again.

Tēnei te mihi ki taku iwi o Ngāti Tama ki te Tauihu mō tō koutou tautoko mai i ahau mō taku haerenga ki Hilo.

Nāku iti nei, nā Kiriwehi Grant

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More information to come – Keep an eye on the website and other whānau social platforms for updates.

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