Te Puna: Ngahuru 2024

14TH ISSUE | NGAHURU | PIPIRI 2024 | PĀNUI O NGĀTI TAMA KI TE TAUIHU

HUI-Ā- TAU AGM 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS TE IPUKAREA WAIKAWA 2024 HE KŌRERO TŪPUNA TE MATATINI 2025 NGĀTI TAMA KŌRERO WHĀNAU PROFILES GRANTS

Cover photo credit: Jody Bennett

Rārangi Ūpoko 3

He Kupu Whakataki

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FEATURES Hui-ā-Tau and Wānanga Whānau 2024

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Te Ipukarea 2024 - Waikawa

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WCO Celebration

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Te Here-ā-Nuku - Making the Tenths Whole

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He Kōrero Tūpuna - Eruera Te Rauhihi

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NGĀTI TAMA KŌRERO 6

Suter Art Gallery Exhibition

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Unveiling Interpretation Panel

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Te Hau Kōmaru - Waka Hourua Festival

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Scholarship recognises a lifetime of service

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Fred Te Miha 80th birthday celebration

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Upcoming Events

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Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua

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Te Matatini ki Taranaki

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Recent Appointments

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Kawe Mate - Andy Joseph QSM

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AHUREA Our reo journeys Riaana Rāmeka

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Greg Pember

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Melissa Luke

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Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo 2024

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AHUMAHI 24

Ka Uruora

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AHUWHENUA Wakapuaka Taiāpure Mapping Project

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Te Kūkūwai o Wakapuaka

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AHUORA Grants and Scholarships

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Whānau Profiles

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UPCOMING WĀNANGA

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HE KUPU WHAKATAKI - NĀ TE HEAMANA ME TE POUWHAKAHAERE

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

HEMI SUNDGREN

TE HEAMANA, CHAIR

TE POUWHAKAHAERE, CEO

Tēnā koutou e ngā whānau o Ngāti Tama It is at this time of year, from the end of ngahuru / autumn through to the end of hōtoke / winter, that iwi across the motu look to the night sky for guidance and inspiration. It is a time where we come together as whānau to reflect on the year that was, and the year ahead, and we will acknowledge the rising of Puanga and Matariki. We hope that you can take some time with your whānau to enjoy each other’s company and embrace our traditions.

We are pleased to present whānau with another 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, reflect on our Hui-ā-tau held at Whakatū Marae in February and our participation in Te Ipukarea at Waikawa in March. It is always encouraging to see whānau keen to participate in these events and we along with the trustees and staff enjoy spending time together with whānau and strengthening our relationships and connections to our rohe.

Ngahuru has provided some much-needed recovery and preparation time for the office team after a busy summer hosting events for whānau and with another busy summer ahead of us. Some things to look forward to include our Hui-ā-tau in December in Mohua / Golden Bay and wānanga to support cultural development Ngāti Tama members. We have shifted our Hui-ā-tau from February to December in the hope that it makes it more accessible for whānau, especially those who will also need to travel for Te Matatini. At the conclusion of Te Ipukarea in March 2024, Te Ātiawa handed over the mauri to us and we are looking forward to hosting the next Te Ipukarea. Watch this space for more information as our planning for the event progresses.

We are also excited to share with whānau a new housing opportunity through Hāpai and Ka Uruora – Te Piringa mai ki Te Aro in Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington. You can read more about this opportunity in this edition of Te Puna and we encourage interested whānau members to apply via Ka Uruora.

In this edition we acknowledge the passing of Archdeacon Andy Joseph, moe mai rā e koro, and we welcome our associate trustees and directors. It is heartening to see the high-level of interest from whānau who wish to contribute to the governance of Ngāti Tama.

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

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Ngāti Tama Whānau - Whakatū Marae

Hui-ā-Tau and Wānanga Whānau 15-16 FEBRUARY | 2024 | WHAKATŪ

A weekend of whakawhanaungatanga and connection with our whenua.

Day One - It began with a pōwhiri whereupon approximately a hundred iwi members and whānau were in attendance.

Due respect was paid to those who’d passed in the last year or so, and a table was set up for whānau to place photos of their loved ones, to be remembered throughout the weekend.

Upon the completion of the pōwhiri and kai whakanoa that evening, everyone was invited back into the pouwhare for karakia and whakawhanaungatanga (introductions).

This gave whānau new to this experience, the opportunity to introduce themselves, offer some insights into their whānau connections to Ngāti Tama and indulge the audience in some friendly banter and fun. The evening was enjoyed by all which set the scene for a wonderful weekend ahead.

Fred Te Miha, Johannah Kātene and Moetū Tuuta sharing a laugh together.

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Day Two - began with karakia and preparation for a busy day. Breakfast was had, the marae tidied, lunch was packed and the vans were filled to the brim with smiling children and contented parents. We travelled to Wakapuaka, where Ānaru conducted the mihi whakatau with support from members of the Wakapuaka 1B Trust. The Wakapuaka 1B Trust chairperson, Taku Pārai, extended a warm welcome as well and the formalities were concluded with a response and waiata from the whānau.

The group then made their way down the beach to the Haua cemetery to acknowledge the final resting place of our ancestors including Ngārongoā (Hūria Mātenga) and her husband Hēmi. It was very solemn but memorable and conducted with ceremony befitting the occasion. The visit coincided with the launch of the bilingual resource booklet and historical account aptly named ‘Wakapuaka’, which has been made available to whānau, schools and local groups.

One of the highlights of the trip was the visit to Cable Bay where Tasman Bay Guardians provided a snorkelling experience for all age groups, including our pahake (senior iwi members). The day was capped off with a sumptuous barbeque lunch and salads.

Day Three - saw the Hui-Ā-Tau (AGM) take centre stage in the pouwhare Kakati, where whānau were given an insight into the internal workings of the Ngāti Tama board and their achievements to date. At the end, they were given the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on certain issues raised during the hui. The children were well catered for with games and activities on the marae proper, while the adults attended the hui.

At the completion of yet another successful AGM, everyone went home well fed, watered and a little more enlightened than when they arrived. They had met long lost relatives, made new friends and acquaintances and began enduring connections with the promise of returning at the end of the year, with more whānau members, to do it all again.

SAVE THE DATE: AGM 2024 - MOHUA FRIDAY 6TH - SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2024 Friday 6th -

Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th –

Pōwhiri 5pm (Onetahua Marae)

Significant site visits (TBA)

AGM (Tākaka Primary School)

PHOTOS: Whānau at the Hui-ā-Tau (Whakatū Marae) and significant site visit - Wakapuaka and Rotokura (Cable Bay)

He huinga tāngata, He koanga ngākau WHEN PEOPLE CONGREGATE, FOND MEMORIES ARE RECALLED

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Iyla La'auli receiving the mauri from Te Ātiawa for Te Ipukarea 2025 to be hosted by Ngāti Tama in Whakatū.

Te Ipukarea 2024 1-2 MARCH | 2024 | WAIKAWA Te Ātiawa o te Waka-ā-Maui hosted Ipukarea this year in Waikawa.

Ngāti Tama had 62 whānau members taking part in our teams this year which included mixed netball, euchre, golf, tamariki, rangatahi and mixed touch, waka ama, e-games, tug-o-war, kaumātua olympics and many more.

Our whānau stayed at the Wairau Holiday Park in Waitohi (Picton) and some AirBnBs. Tamariki were well entertained as the facilities at the park included a pool and playground, where many hours were spent.

Te Ipukarea, as usual, was another great event and Te Ātiawa did an amazing job hosting. Their manaakitanga from the pōwhiri to the poroaki didn't go un-noticed. The inclusion of new sports such as mussel shucking, e-games and tug-o-war were an awesome addition for our whānau.

This year Ngāti Tama won the euchre, tug-o-war and came second in the netball. One of the best years we’ve had so far.

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We always welcome more whānau into teams. As we are hosting next year, we would love to get a bigger representation of Ngāti Tama whānau taking part, therefore if you have tamariki in particular, who don’t do or like sport, bring them along anyway to join in the fun, meet lots of new people and there’s always plenty of kai!!

We received the mauri from Te Ātiawa for the next festival and look foward to hosting everyone next year in 2025!! We are starting to plan now and if you are interested or can help out in anyway, please keep an eye out for our future communications regarding this - particularly in roles such as coaches and managers.

Tēnā tātou katoa.

The hard working teams taking part at Ipukarea 2024.

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Photo credit - Naomi Aporo

Water Conservation Order Celebration 8 DECEMBER | 2023 | WAIKOROPUPŪ SPRINGS | MOHUA Back in September 2023, the Environment Court granted Te Waikoropupū Springs the highest level of protection, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to preserve this taonga.

On Friday, 8 December, Ngāti Tama whānau and friends

insights into the ten-year process, paying homage to those who

gathered at Waikoropupū Springs to commemorate this

have passed and played a crucial role in securing the WCO.

remarkable achievement.

Following the formal proceedings, a shared kai took place at

The announcement of the Water Conservation Order (WCO)

Molly B's in Pōhara, coinciding with the celebration of

by then Environment Minister David Parker was the

Te Ahu Rei's 65th birthday, Cultural Manager at Ngāti Tama.

culmination of a decade-long battle led by Ngāti Tama ki

Waiata remained a significant part of the festivities, with Te Ahu

Te Waipounamu Trust and Tākaka resident Andrew Yuill.

bringing out the guitar, and whānau singing together throughout

The enduring commitment of the community and iwi members

the night.

played a pivotal role in securing this momentous recognition.

Ngā mihi to all those involved – this historic achievement reflects

The celebration on 8 December included karakia and waiata

a shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty of Te

and Margie Little, Kura Stafford, and Andrew Yuill shared

Waikoropupū Springs, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.

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Ka ora te wai, Ka ora te whenua, Ka ora te whenua, Ka ora te tangata IF THE WATER IS HEALTHY, THE LAND WILL BE NOURISHED, AND THE PEOPLE WILL FLOURISH

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.

Image courtesy of Wakatū Incorporation. Photo credit: Melissa Banks

LITIGATION | DECISION EXPECTED SOON The High Court decision is expected to be delivered before

TOP UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIAL LEARNS ABOUT THE CASE

the end of August. It will outline the remedies to be returned

As part of our strategy to keep this kaupapa front and centre

to the customary Māori owners of the Nelson Tenths Reserves, which may include the return of whenua, and/or compensation for the economic and cultural losses suffered.

It was incredibly disappointing to see that the Government allocated $3.6 million of taxpayer funds in this year's Budget to appeal the High Court's decision, even though it has not yet been issued.

of the Government’s mind, we have been working to show that the Government’s ongoing failure to resolve the case is a breach of the human rights of the customary Māori owners.

Recently we welcomed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Mr Calí Tzay, to our rohe.

His visit started at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka and continued around a number of sites of significance to the case, including

The Budget allocation is designated for Te Arawhiti, the Office

Kaiteretere.

for Māori Crown Relations. It follows the $5 million allocated

The understanding and knowledge that he gathered will be useful

last year to contest our claims in court.

We know that resolving this case is in the best interest of all parties and, despite this move from the Government, we maintain our hope for a positive resolution. We used the Budget announcement as an opportunity to reiterate our request to meet with Hon Judith Collins, the defendant on behalf of the Crown, kanohi ki te kanohi, to reach a constructive outcome,

as we continue to remind the Government of their international obligations regarding human rights in relation to our case.

STAY UPDATED There will be a number of hui in the coming months for our whānau to stay updated and hear about next steps, this will include some initial thinking around a potential framework

rather than continuing with costly litigation.

for the development of a new entity that will be established

EXPANDED WORKING GROUP TO SUPPORT MATUA RORE STAFFORD

Meantime, please follow the Te Here-ā-Nuku | Making the

As the decision approaches and we look to the future and the

decision will be shared.

opportunities offered by a resolution to this matter, we have

to receive any remedies awarded.

Tenths Whole social channels - this is where news of the

expanded the working group who are steering this kaupapa.

The Working Group is working together for the collective wellbeing and benefit of Ngā Uri – those people who are direct descendants of those tūpuna identified on the Native Land Court List 1892. Its overarching purpose is to support the work of kaumātua Rore Stafford, as well as working behind the scenes on the development of a new entity that will receive and manage what the court will ultimately determine as an appropriate remedy.

We’ll share more information and introduce the members of the group in our next communication.

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w www.tehereanuku.nz https://www.facebook.com/makingthetenthswhole https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-the-tenths-whole https://www.instagram.com/makingthetenthswhole/

HE KŌRERO TŪPUNA

Eruera Te Rauhihi - 'Old Charlie'

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.

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Ngāti Tama Kōrero THE SUTER ART GALLERY: 125 YEARS SERVING NELSON 16 MARCH - 30 JUNE | 2024 | SUTER ART GALLERY On the 16 March, Ngāti Tama supported the launch of the Suter Art Gallery's 125 year celebration. The karakia ceremony to open the proceedings and the celebration of serving the local community for 125 years was led by Hēmi Sundgren and Shane Graham. It also included the launch of the three exhibitions at The Suter 'ARTrageous', 'Still Life... In the Old Genre' and 'Let's Face It' including the 'Wreck of the Delaware' by Sally Burton.

In the week prior to the celebration a contingent of iwi members and whānau were present at the Suter to oversee the preparation of the Lindauer portrait of Hūria Mātenga for the exhibition. The formalities included addresses by the director of the gallery Julie Catchpole and the mayor Nick Smith.

UNVEILING INTERPRETATION PANEL POKORORO 4 JUNE | 2024 | POKORORO SWINGBRIDGE | MOTUEKA VALLEY On a crisp but beautiful morning on 4 June a small team gathered to bless the new interpretation panel at Pokororo on the banks of the Motueka Awa. Sited up the Motueka Valley alongside Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, the panel shares pūrākau of the origins and the importance of the Motueka Awa to Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa o Te Waka ā Maui, and Ngāti Rārua. Iwi representatives were present to celebrate alongside representatives from the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust, Tasman District Council and the Motueka Catchment Collective.

The panel is sited at a notable landmark on Tasman's Great Taste Trail, the Pokororo Swingbridge. A special feature of the panel is the artwork designed by Hēmi Sundgren - CEO of Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust.

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TE HAU KŌMARU NATIONAL WAKA HOURUA FESTIVAL APRIL 6TH-13TH | 2024 | KAITERETERE Early on Saturday 6 April, as the sun rose over the moana,

The anchor is kept temporarily at Te Papa in Wellington

representatives of Ngāti Tama, along with representatives

and is returned to its current storage facility at Te Pātaka

from several other Te Tauihu iwi, gathered to welcome the

in Porirua.

arrival of four waka hourua into Kaiteretere.

Festival co-chairperson Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr said, “It’s

This marked the beginning of Te Hau Kōmaru and its third

really significant to be able to bring the festival and all

national festival.

these waka hourua to Te Tauihu, to continue our mahi of

We welcomed Kahu Rōpata, Hōhepa Solomon and

protecting and bringing awareness to kaupapa waka.”

whānau who were charged with transporting the mouri

Following formalities many whānau were able to enjoy

'Maungaroa' to the biennial festival venue.

a close up encounter on the waka as part of the public

According to tradition, Maungaroa is the anchor stone of

open days held.

the waka Matawhaorua which was commanded by Kupe.

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Scholarship recognises a lifetime of service Article written by Jody Bennett (Communications Advisor - Te Pūkenga) Photo credit: Jody Bennett

MOETŪ TUUTA IS THE RECENT RECIPIENT OF THE JANICE MANSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARHIP AT NMIT For almost 25 years, Moetu Tuuta has served his iwi and

His current mahi includes being an iwi monitor, which

community with pride. He is honoured to be recognised

involves checking development sites for taonga or items of

with the Janice Manson Memorial scholarship for 2024.

significance for Māori.

Moetu’s whakapapa connects him to Taranaki through

“My iwi is my driving force,” he says. “If I have the resources

Ngāti Mutunga and to Te Tauihu o te Waka a Maui through Ngāti Rarua, Te Ātiawa, and Ngāti Tama iwi. His colleagues in the Ngāti Tama office encouraged him to apply for the scholarship, which is awarded in partnership with Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

The scholarship is named in honour of Janice Manson, who was a prominent Iwi leader within Te Tauihu and served as a Māori advocate on the academic council of NMIT. NMIT acknowledges the impact her leadership had on the institute and commit to memorialising her

to do it, I want to help. In the past there wasn’t much pūtea (money) but we tried to get strategies in place to help with revitalization and protection.”

Moetū is currently studying te reo Level 1 and Level 2 at NMIT. “I left school at 15 in 1972 and I never had the introduction to te reo. But I’m learning it now,” he says. “It’s been the best decision. It will be something I'll keep doing for the rest of my life. I'm always learning.”

contribution.

Moetū says NMIT is more than just a place to study.

A respected stalwart of the local community, Moetū has

"It’s like having another family. I enjoy the kaiako (teachers)

sat on various boards and committees over the years,

– they explain things well, they welcome everyone and

including those overseeing Ngāti Tama marae affairs,

make sure everyone is respecting each other. I’ve got to

the local museum, and environmental issues.

know my classmates really well. We have fun together.”

“My iwi is my driving force. If I have the resources to do it, I want to help."

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Ngāti Tama trustees, staff, whānau and friends, at the scholarship ceremony to tautoko Moetū.

Not one to simply attend class, Moetu has become a big part of the wider whānau at Te Toki Pakohe (the Māori learning centre at NMIT). He usually comes in well before class to help the team to set up for class.

“It’s also about helping the others. I do whatever I can,” he says. “I’m a morning person so I get up early on kura days. I like to get everything ready.”

Soraya Paki Paki, NMIT Curriculum Area Manager said the kaiako (teachers) and ākonga (learners) feel lucky to have Moetū studying with them in Te Toki Pakohe.

“He adds a very special presence and helps keep our whare warm,” she said.

His fellow ākonga also enjoy having Moetū in class, saying he is “knowledgeable, warm, wise, and passionate about his reo,” and “He ngākau māhaki tōna (he is humble).”

Receiving the scholarship was a humbling experience for Moetū.

“I’m not one to be in the limelight, I try to stay out of it

Janice is of Ngāti Tama descent.

She was a committed advocate of cross-cultural partnerships and an active promoter of the arts, particularly Māori visual culture. She was directly involved in supporting exhibitions by local Māori artists at the Suter te Aratoi o Whakatū Art Museum, as well as the annual exhibitions of children's art based on Māori themes and designs, produced by Nelson Kauapapa Māori Arts Inc of which Janice was a life member.

Janice was on the NMIT Academic council and for 15 years was a resource teacher for Māori in the Nelson region - later becoming Chair of the Ngāti Tama Trust overseeing preparations for the Trust's Waitangi Claims hearings.

Iwi, hāpu and whānau were a large part of her life and concerns. She chaired Te Rōpū Manaaki (the Iwi Safer communities Council) and was a member of the Crime Prevention Unit. She was a stanch advocate of strong well-informed and successful development initiatives for Māori in the region.

Janice was a busy, warm and involved person, feeling deeply about people and issues, she is sadly missed and fondly remembered by her whānau and the many hundreds of people she touched and changed in a life cut too soon.

really. I was a bit overwhelmed! Everyone came from the Ngāti Tama office and took pictures. I'm a bit whakamā (shy). I was glad I didn’t have to do a speech!”

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FRED TE MIHA 80TH BIRTHDAY AND CONTRIBUTION TO TRUST 27 APRIL | 2024 | FLAMES RESTAURANT | NELSON Recently we celebrated a significant milestone, Fred Te Miha's 80th birthday at the Hotel Nelson. It was so great to see Fred relaxed and mingling with his whānau and friends in a beautiful setting. The kaimoana was outstanding with many people asking for the recipe to the seafood chowder and the birthday cake.

As Butch Little said in his speech, Fred is one of life's characters who leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes. An avid hunter, collector and farmer who reminded Butch of iconic personalities like Barry Crump, Albert Steptoe and Old MacDonald. However above all, Fred is a staunch Ngāti Tama advocate. He has a wealth of knowledge and played a significant role in leading Ngāti Tama through the Waitangi Settlement process to ensure our mana was upheld. A rangitira in every sense.

We thank Fred for sharing a night in wonderful company.

It seems there must be something in the water in Motueka, because Fred doesn't seem to age. He has already invited us to his 90th birthday in 2034!

Ngā mihi Phil Sparks

Friends and whānau of Fred's gather to celebrate his 80th birthday

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Upcoming Events TE MATATINI KI TARANAKI 25 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2025 | TARANAKI This four-day event is a significant cultural festival and the pinnacle event for Māori performing arts. Held every two years, it is one of the most highly anticipated events for performers, their whānau and the masses of passionate kapa haka fans throughout the world.

Ngāti Tama whānau taking part in kapa haka regionals Two mokopuna of Mataaria Te Waari and Ngāhui Te Rei stood at the Taumata Rau regional kapa haka competitions in Palmerston North recently. Taarewa i-te-rangi (20 years) and Te Koomuri Aroha (15 years) both performed for their rōpū Te Tū Mataora and will represent the Manawatū region at Te Matatini in New Plymouth next February.

They are both grateful recipients of education grants received from the Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust during their time at Mana Tamariki Kura Kaupapa Māori in Palmerston North. Te Koomuri Aroha is currently in Year 11.

Other whānau members taking part are Te Pūoho Stephens and Hāpai Cameron performing for Te Kuru Marutea and Tūroa Stephens performing for Taumata o Apanui.

TOP: Te Koomuri Aroha and Taarewa i-te-rangi (seated extreme left and right) MIDDLE: Te Pūoho Stephens and Hāpai Cameron (behind) BOTTOM: Tūroa Stephens (Photo credit - Erica Sinclair Photography)

TE HUINGA WHETŪ KAPA HAKA KURA TUARUA O AOTEAROA TUESDAY 25 JUNE - FRIDAY 28 JUNE | 2024 | TRAFALGAR CENTRE, NELSON Nau mai ki Te Tauihu! We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the rohe. The countdown is on. For session times and tickets available now... online from https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/tickets/nga-kapa-haka-kura-tuarua-o-aotearoa

TE HUIHUI-O-MATARIKI FRIDAY 28 JUNE | 2024 | 5PM - 9PM TRAFALGAR PARK, NELSON The Nelson City Council in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui, is organising the annual celebration starting with a Mākete Pō (Night Market) including a range of kai, light art displays as well as Māori arts and crafts. The evening will conclude with a concert involving local musicians, with the main act being Maisey Rika.

He Ranga Kōrero

Aspects of the language and culture

“He waka eke noa” FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Online through zoom

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Recent appointments Tēnā koutou e te iwi, Ko Arihia Kauhoe tōku tūpuna Nō te whānau Rei me te whānau Manuirirangi ahau.

I am honoured and humbled to serve as an Associate Trustee alongside the Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust Board, where I can support the mission and values of Ngāti Tama, working towards positive outcomes for our whānau whānui.

Moving to Te Tauihu in 2020, my first connection with Ngāti Tama sparked a journey filled with warmth and welcome.

Overcoming initial anxieties, my whānau and I immersed ourselves in various iwi kaupapa, leading to a deep sense of belonging. My experience with Ngāti Tama has been defined by manaakitanga and aroha, inspiring me to ensure others feel the same sense of welcome and appreciation. I am committed to honouring the legacy of our tūpuna by striving for a positive future for generations to come.

Dan Solomon

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

Ngā mihi maioha. Dan Solomon

ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE

NGĀTI TAMA KI TE WAIPOUNAMU TRUST

Kia ora tātou Ko Tokomaru te waka Ko Wharepapa te maunga Ko Mahitahi te awa Ko Ngāti Tama, ko Te Āti Awa ōku iwi Nō Māpua ahau Ko John Mitchell rāua ko Hilary Mitchell ōku mātua Ko Luke Mitchell tōku ingoa It is a great honour to be appointed as an Associate Director of Tama Asset Holding Company. My main objectives for the time of my appointment are to learn as much as I can from our experienced and highly successful Board, to support them in their endeavours and specifically to understand how to construct and maintain a financially and environmentally sustainable investment portfolio.

Since September 2022 I have been serving on the Ngāti Tama Audit and Risk Komiti under the leadership of Phil Sparks, which has been an excellent introduction into

Luke Mitchell ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

TAMA ASSET HOLDING COMPANY

the workings of the Trust and associated entities. We are very fortunate to have both a strong leadership team and highly capable and professional staff.

My day job is with Te Pēke o Aotearoa (BNZ) working as a Pricing Manager for business lending, managing pricing policies and supporting our national distribution networks. The BNZ has been supportive of my work with Ngāti Tama and is a leading company for Māori participation in the workforce.

I am married to Cindy and we enjoy living in the village of Māpua. We love animals and are currently looking after four cats, 20 tūī, a weka, blackbirds, sparrows and hedgehogs.

In my spare time I paint landscape-based abstract pictures.

In 2024 I started learning Te Reo Māori with Te Ataarangi. This is a really important part of my journey in Te Ao Māori – a journey that started in my mind many years ago listening to the stories and whakapapa as told by my parents, and became real

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with Ngāti Tama.

Recent appointments Kia ora e te whānau, I am excited at the opportunity of being an Associate Trustee. The kaupapa that this role represents aligns with my passion for positive outcomes, specific to our people of Ngāti Tama. To be an Associate Trustee for an organisation I have a connection to give me a greater purpose. I not only represent myself but my whānau who I feel greatly supported by.

The kaupapa Ngāti Tama is involved in aligns with my values which are intrinsic to us as Māori. Key values that lead me in my day-to-day life, which begins in my home with my whānau. I am a family man, a proud husband and father, my wife and I have five children. We are fortunate to be living in Te Tauihu which I feel very connected to. I enjoy engaging in kaupapa that grows my connection and learnings, specifically in kaupapa Māori spaces. I am a sports fan, more so a spectator and supporter for my tamariki these days. While in this role I will be learning, building relationships, and gaining knowledge from an inspiring Board, kaimahi and the wider whānau of Ngati Tama. Reciprocity is important and I look forward to offering my services in any way, shape or form that aligns best with the kaupapa.

Hoani Tākao ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE

NGĀTI TAMA KI TE WAIPOUNAMU TRUST

He mokopuna taku iti, he mokopuna taku rahi.

I am a descendant so I must remain humble, I’ll also have descendants so what I do is important Ngā mihi. Hoani Tākao.

Nāu te rourou, nāku rourou ka ora ai te iwi I te taha o tōku pāpā he uri tēnei nō Tākaka ki Mohua tōku papakāinga tūturu Ko Parapara tōku maunga Ko Pariwhakaoho tōku awa Ko Tai Tapu tōku moana Ko Tokomaru tōku waka Ko Onetahua tōku marae Ko Ngāti Tama tōku iwi Ko Terry Mitchell tōku pāpā Ko Māui Mitchell rāua ko Doreen Small ōku mātua Ko Niwa rātou ko Kainoa ko Arama āku tamariki Currently I reside in Bay of Plenty at the pictuesque Pukehina Beach. I am a mother of three young adult sons and an Occupational Therapist working as an Equity Program lead in the primary health sector.

My expertise lies in hauora, supplemented by extensive experience in Board

Senae Mitchell ASSOCIATE TRUSTEE

NGĀTI TAMA KI TE TAUIHU CHARITABLE TRUST

governance, community fund clinical assessment, and the development and delivery of culturally responsive clinical training.

My aspiration during my time as an Associative Trustee is to develop knowledge and skills required for future Board membership. I look forward to the opportunity to support our current Trust in developing and maintaining an organisation that continues to strengthen our Ngāti Tama whānau, resources and overall long term direction of the Board.

It is an honour to represent my whānau through the Associative Trustee role and I believe my various skills, experience and dedication will allow me to contribute positively to the Trust whilst fulfiling a personal vision to contribute back to our iwi and the future of our tamariki.

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Archdeacon Emeritus Andy Joseph QSM 19 FEBRUARY 1928 - 29 MAY 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Andy Joseph 'Uncle Andy' peacefully at home surrounded by his loving whānau.

POROPOROAKI

Ka tanuku! Ka tanuku!

Ka tanuku te tihi o Moketapu ā hā hā!

E kapo ki ngā whetū. E kapo ki te marama.

E kapo ki te ata o taku raukura ka riro nei.

E te koroua Ānaru, e te Ātiriīkona o ngā pononga, e te rangatira o te iwi.

E te kāwai whakaheke o Ngāti Kinohaku, Ngāti Maniapoto me Ngāti Rārua.

E pā, ‘nei rā tō hoa pūmau, ō tamariki me ō mokopuna e haku ana, e tangi mōteatea ana i tō hinganga.

Kauria rā te moana nui, kia piki ai koe ki te kāinga otinga mōu.

Archdeacon Andy Joseph, a revered kaumātua in Nelson,

gifts for community benefit. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith hailed

has passed away at 86, leaving a profound legacy of service

him as "a great leader and true gentleman," recalling his

and leadership spanning over 40 years. Known for his caring

pivotal role during crises like the Christchurch earthquake.

spirit and ability to unify, Uncle Andy received the Queen's Service Medal in 2014 for his dedicated community work.

While mourned by his whānau and community, Andy Joseph's life is celebrated for its profound impact on Nelson and

As kaumātua for Nelson City Council, Tasman District

beyond. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those he touched

Council, and Nelson Marlborough District Health Board,

with his kindness, wisdom, and commitment to others.

Uncle Andy tirelessly promoted Māori cultural awareness.

His compassionate service extended to Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs, where he supported patients facing addiction.

E te whānau, e kui Rāmari, tēnei mātou e tangi atu nei i te ngaronga o tō tātou pāpā a Ānaru. Kia tau mai ngā manaakitanga o te runga rawa ki runga i a koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Beyond official duties, Uncle Andy engaged deeply with various groups, emphasizing service and the use of personal

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Moe mai rā e Koro, e au ai te moe.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2020-2025

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

AHUORA

EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR WHĀNAU WELLBEING AND INDEPENDENCE

AHUMAHI

DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN TE TAUIHU

AHUWHENUA

ENHANCE OUR SIGNIFICANT LANDS AND WATERWAYS

AHUWHĀITI

FIT FOR PURPOSE SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS

AHUREA

STIMULATE LEARNERS OF TE REO, TIKANGA AND WHAKAPAPA

Our reo journeys Riaana Rāmeka Ko Parapara te maunga Ko Pariwhakaoho te awa Ko Te Waikoropupū te puna wai Ko Tokomaru te waka Ko Onetahua te marae Ko Rāmeka Te Ketu rāua ko Te Ketu Rāmeka ōku tīpuna

Ko Ngāti Tama ki te Tauihu te iwi Tēnā tātou katoa How did my learning journey begin?

What have been the most significant challenges in mine/

I tipu ake mātau ko aku tungāne i Tokoroa. I taua wā, he kaiako

my whanau’s learning journey?

taku kōkā, he kaitaraiwa taraka taku pāpā. I a mātou e tipu

Ko te mea taumaha ki au, ko te kimi i tētahi ao reo Māori. Ko

ake ana i Tokoroa, karekau he kōhanga reo, karekau he kura

te tūmanako kia kimi hoa reo Māori au i taku wāhi mahi, ki aku

kaupapa Māori.

karapu hākinakina ki te hapori whānui hoki. Engari, atu i te

Ahakoa i mārama pai ōku mātua ki te reo Māori, ehara tō mātau kāinga i te kāinga reo Māori anake, hāunga rā ngā wā

kōhanga reo, te kura kaupapa, te wharekura hoki, ruarua noa iho ngā tāngata reo Māori i taku ao.

i tae mai ōku kuia ki te nohotahi ki tō mātou taha, me ō rāua

Why is Reo so important to me? To us?

arero Māori. Engari, he kāinga reo rua tō mātōu kāinga. Kāre

Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori!

au i te paku mōhio he rerekē tō mātōu kāinga ki ērā atu kāinga

Ahakoa kei te ora tonu te tangata kore reo Māori. Ki te

o te ao, nā te mea he maha ngā kāinga reo rua i tō mātau

whakatō te reo ki roto i a ia, ka puawai tōna ao ki taumata kē.

hapori: Māori mai, Kuki Airani mai, Hāmoa mai. Waimarie

Ehara nō ngāi Māori te hē mō te tata matenga o tō tātou reo

katoa ahau ki te tipu ake i tēnei momo taiao.

rangatira, nō te Kāwanatanga kē. Engari, ko tō mātou mahi

Who has contributed most to my reo journey?

Nā tōku tipuna kōkā a Hēni Henderson (nee Paenga), nō Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Konohi hoki, tōku reo. Ko te reo Māori tōna reo tuatahi. Nāna taku reo i poipoi. Hāunga rā i a ia, ko ētahi o

ināianei, kia mahi tahi tātōu ki te whakarauora i te reo mō ngā uri whakaheke. Kei roto kē te reo i a tātou. Ki te kore tō tātou reo, me pēhea tātou? Koinā te take mō te whawhai mō te reo.

Ehara mā mātōu anake. Mā ō tātou uri.

ōku kaiako i te kura tuatahi, ko Nanny Wassy Poumako tērā,

What does “Tama Tū ki te Tauihu, Tama ora ki te ao mean for

ko Matua Bob Gray tērā. Nō Whanganui a Matua Bob, nō Te

you and your whānau?

Arawa a Nanny Wassy. Nā rātōu, i rongo au i te reka o te reo o

Ki a au nei. Ko te Tauihu tō mātou tūrangawaewae. Kei reira te

te awa o Whanganui, o Te Arawa waka, o Ngāti Porou whānui.

tuakiri o tēnei peka o tōku whānau. Ki te tū pakari tātou ki tō

I te kura tuarua o Hato Hōhepa i Ahuriri i akongia e au tēnei

tātou whenua o te Tauihu, kia tū pakari ai tātou ki ngā tōpito

mea te wete reo. Whuuu, kātahi te akoranga hou ko tērā.

katoa o te ao, hei kanohi mō te iwi. Ko tō tātou whenua, me ō

Ko Miss Kingi tērā i whakaakongia ngā ture wete reo ki a

tātou marae te punga kia whakatō mai i a tātou ki te kāinga,

mātou. I tēnei rangi tonu, ko ia tētahi o aku tino pou mō te reo.

ahakoa ko wai, ahakoa ki hea.

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Greg Pember How did my learning journey begin?

Our reo journey was truly sparked by a South Island holiday, a strong spiritual feeling made us feel at home, and when we returned to the North Island, we felt we belonged in the south, this is where we will now spend all of our holidays until we find a suitable home in the South. Ever since our first South Island visit, we decided to immerse ourselves in everything to do with Māori. We both neglected our Māori side most of our lives, so this felt like a fresh start for us and it opened up a whole new world.

Who has contributed most to my reo journey?

Te Wānanga o Raukawa has been the biggest help in our reo journey, alongside Te Ahu and Jasmine hosting the monthly zoom sessions where we felt included, but not pressured to participate. These have been very enjoyable to attend. Meeting the Ngāti Tama Board of Trustees felt intimidating at first, but we soon realised how loving, caring and helpful everyone on the team was and still is.

What have been the most significant challenges in my whānau’s learning journey?

Having enough time to work together as a family and learn more, faster. And finding the appropriate funds to learn what our ancestors did and passed on to the younger generations.

We are trying to incorporate it into our daily lives to ensure Tēnā koutou katoa Ko wai au?

Ko Parapara te maunga.

Ko Te Taitapu te moana.

Ko Pariwhakaoho te awa.

our children and grandchildren can value these taonga and continue these traditions for many more years to come.

Why is Reo so important to me? To us?

Honestly, it never was to us. We think many people get this huge sense of, now is the time for my journey, to reconnect, to embrace who we are and where we truly come from. Each step along the

Ko Tokomaru te waka.

way has made us feel more in touch with our Māori side.

Ko Onetahua tōku pā.

What does “Tama Tū ki te Tauihu, Tama Ora ki te ao mean

Ko Ngāti Tama rāua ko Te Āti Awa ki Te Tauihu ōku iwi.

Ko Ngāti Te Whiti te hapū o Te Āti Awa. Ko tēnei tōku whānau.

Ko Te Amohau Waari-Homu rātou ko Fred Lee, ko Kay Hanson me Kenneth Pember ōku tūpuna.

Ko Moana Pember rāua ko Jim Pember ōku mātua.

Ko Kingi Mathews rāua ko Elizabeth Mathews ōku hungarei.

Ko Kristen Mathews tōku hoa rangatira.

Ko Bailey rātou, ko Kayla, ko Quiana, ko Devon, me Tori āku tamariki I tipu ake au i Kāpiti engari ināianei e noho ana au ki Pae tū mōkai i Te Wairarapa.

Ko Greg Pember ahau.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.

for you and your whānau?

For my whānau and I, our home is in Te Tauihu, no matter where we are. Our ancestral roots in Te Tauihu hold a profound significance for us. When we visit, we feel enveloped in a sense of belonging and love, connecting us to our heritage and grounding us no matter where life takes us. Te Tauihu isn’t just a place on a map, its where our hearts call home.

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connection to the reo for me, was through school kapa haka and when we went back to the marae.

As an adult I moved back to Porirua and my reo journey ignited again through my love of whakapapa and history. As I learnt more about my whānau and whenua connections it became important to me that my daughter Stacey, was also connected.

Most of the kaupapa initiatives I knew about at the time were rangatahi focussed, and so I lived vicariously through what she learnt. Seeing my daughter come home invigorated with all this knowledge made me envious and so I started my first reo night classes at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa under the tutelage of Hori Paa. In hindsight, I wasn’t quite ready, as I still felt disconnected in the sense I had to learn where and who I came from, so I only completed level 2 of that journey. I wanted the reo to mean more to me than the spoken word.

Covid came around and with the extra time I researched more of my whakapapa and started sharing my learnings. My aunty Ngāwaina took notice and added me to a whānau Facebook page where I met my cousin Īhaka Griffin who encouraged me and my whānau to connect to our Te Tauihu iwi. Being able to connect in person to the whenua and the wider whānau, participating in iwi wānanga, attending AGMs and other kaupapa like the Wakatū wānanga, Ahikaa and the Ngāruahine wāhi tapu wānanga. Having other iwi opportunities present themselves, plus accepting a position in a Māori kaupapa driven workforce, Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori at NZQA where the reo is prominent – my reasons why I should learn the reo started to align. Knowing myself and where I come from better gave me the drive and reasons to learn.

I am currently enrolled in Te Ataarangi which I attend with my daughter and am enrolled in Te Pōkaitahi Reo. I’m lucky to have the support of my work whānau who encourage the reo to be

Melissa Luke As a child I was privileged enough to be raised whilst my maternal great grandparents were still alive. They were fluent in the reo and active on marae including Maraeroa and Takapūwāhia, where the reo was always spoken in their home.

My parents lived with them as young teenage parents and so the language was around me from birth. I attended Maraeroa kōhanga reo in the mid 80’s with my brother, alongside my Koko who was the caretaker of the kōhanga and marae grounds.

spoken every day, and who teach me to embrace my mistakes and to keep learning. Being able to have conversations with my partner’s daughter who attends Kura Kaupapa Māori is good practice for me as well. I try to take advantage of as many kaupapa as time will allow and encourage my daughter to participate as well. Surrounding myself with likeminded people is important to my learning journey.

"... find your why and own it"

My disconnection happened when my parents bought their

There was a noticeable shift when I started learning about my

first house in Takapūwāhia, which seems a bit contradictory.

whakapapa, whenua and reo, as it grounded and humbled me

Although raised around my marae and in the pā, many of my

and made me feel stronger. Knowing what I know now pushes

grandparents and parents’ generation did not speak the reo.

me to provide at least a base for future generations. My tip

My great grandparents passed when I was 9 and 14 and the

for anyone on their journey is find your why and own it. Make

link to the language and our connection to the wider whānau

mistakes and learn from them, use all the support available

left with them. Moving to the Kāpiti Coast at age nine further

and kaua e whakamā - something I’m still learning

disconnected my whānau from the language and the only

to overcome.

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Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo 2024 This is an excerpt from the presentation given by Te Ahu Rei at the Te Kaiaotanga o Te Reo symposium in Waiharakeke on 30 May 2024.

KAUPAPA KŌRERO: HE AHA KEI TUA? (WHAT LIES BEYOND?) Ko te tapa ingoa ki ngā wāhi, ki ngā taonga me ngā tāngata ngā

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

kaupapa e titi kaha nei ki te ngākau. Here are some issues

‘aere mai’ and 'whakarongo' becomes 'w’akarongo'.

around naming places, taonga species and people, that I’m

Maybe a combination of these factors has led to our current

very passionate about.

situation as we strive to make sense of these insights into our

NGĀ INGOA WĀHI – LOCAL PLACE NAMES

shared history.

Have you ever wondered how our place names have evolved?

Hei whakaarotanga ake mā tātou – tirohia te whakapapa.

Perhaps through misunderstanding due to not knowing the

Here are some examples of place names for your consideration.

Māori. Language, has led to mishearing and consequently ORIGINAL SIGNIFICANCE

TARANAKI DIALECT INTERPRETATION OR USAGE

POSSIBLY MISHEARD, MISSPELT & MISPRONOUNCED

CURRENT USAGE

MAHITAHI

Ma’ita’i

Maitai

Maitai

WAIMEHA

Waime’a

Waimea

Waimea

POUHĀROA

Pou’āroa

Pahaara

Pōhara

WHAKATŪ

W’akatū

Wakatū

Wakatū

KAITERETERE

Kaiteriteri

Kaiteriteri

RIUWAKA

Rīwaka

Rīwaka

MĀRAHAU

Marahau

Marahau

WAIKOROPUPŪ

Waikoropūpū

Waikoropūpū

WHAKAPOUNGA

W’akapounga

W’akapoaka

Wakapuaka

W’akapouaka

to work collaboratively

weak, tasteless, insipid water

low tide mark, calm sea

establish

a company of travellers by sea

hull of canoe

cultivations

Māra’au

effervescent waters

unknown?

(Whakapouaka – Ngāi Tahu dialect)

Given the examples above, one can appreciate how these local

macron, can make all the difference to the spelling, and

place names have undergone significant changes from their

consequently the pronunciation and meaning of a place

original spelling and their meanings may have been lost over

name. We need to be more vigilant, if we’re going to prepare

time. One can also see from the examples, how a misplaced

a foundation for the future generations.

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AHUMAHI

DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN TE TAUIHU

TE PIRINGA MAI KI TE ARO Ka Uruora is excited to announce an exclusive housing opportunity for our uri – Te Piringa Housing Development, nestled in the heart of Wellington CBD. This development comprises 20 newly refurbished, modern units, including 16 one-bedrooms and 4 two-bedrooms. Available shortly for eligible iwi members - who will enjoy significant rental rebates, ranging from 10% to 30% off the market rent depending on household incomes, through Ka Uruora.

Eligibility criteria:

Check out the website to learn more about Te Piringa: https://www.hapai-property.co.nz/tepiringa To register for the next Ka Uruora Financial Literacy Course: https://kauruora.nz/sorted-kainga-ora/ or scan the QR code below Any questions please contact our Pou Tūhono via email: Debra-Lee

debra-lee@kauruora.nz

Quilla

quilla@kauruora.nz

• Must be a registered Ngāti Tama or participating iwi member • Do not already own a home • Household income requirements (Annual income must be at least $70,000 gross before tax but no more than $110,000) • Must have completed the Ka Uruora financial literacy course

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Left: Debra-Lee Wilkie (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Rārua) Right: Quilla Kiore (Ngāti Maniapoto)

TE URU AHUPŪTEA

Financial Education Wānanga

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST https://kauruora.nz/sorted-kainga-ora/

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH and WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH

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

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).

The team is currently planning the delivery of these wānanga to commence on Wednesday 10 July at 9am. Sign up now so you are ready when the right opportunity comes along.

Saving and investing, including KiwiSaver and HomeStart grants

If you or your whānau are interested in attending please register your interest here by emailing Debra-Lee or Quilla.

Free

Debra-Lee

debra-lee@kauruora.nz

Quilla

quilla@kauruora.nz

It won’t cost you anything to take part in Sorted Kainga Ora

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AHUWHENUA

ENHANCE OUR SIGNIFICANT LANDS AND WATERWAYS

WAKAPUAKA TAIĀPURE MAPPING PROJECT A large-scale mapping project to update navigational charts for navigational safety in Tasman and Golden Bay, led by Toitū te Whenua (LINZ), has provided the opportunity for partners to join together to expand the mapping into important ecological areas, notably the Wakapuaka Taiāpure and Horoirangi marine reserve.

The multi-partners group co-led by Wakapuaka hapū (Ngāti Tama), DOC and Nelson City Council has been created to utilise the information collected by LINZ to undertake a marine habitat mapping project that aims to identify existing areas of biogenic habitat and historical habitat changes to inform co-management decisions.

Financial contributors to the project are Nelson City Council, DOC, Fisheries NZ and Port Nelson.

Marine habitat mapping is providing invaluable information to Government agencies, mana whenua and stakeholders about their local areas improving our ability to make informed management decisions.

NIWA has been engaged to undertake postprocessing of the backscatter data. DOC and NCC will lead the ground-truthing portion of the project, working with mana whenua to gather data.

The Nature Conservancy under Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance have been included in the project to assist with Iwi capacity building and to look at integrating a ‘Phase 2 expansion’ of the project across the Alliance area through the marine workstream.

The DOC local marine reserve ranger, Stew Robertson, will be representing the marine habitat mapping group (including our Ngāti Tama whānau, local and national government agencies, research institutions and NGO).

The four week ground truthing exercise commenced 8 April – 4 May.

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TE KŪKŪWAI O WAKAPUAKA COASTAL WETLAND BLUE CARBON PROJECT Coastal wetlands are vulnerable to coastal development and agricultural use, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, amenity and resilience loss and limiting their potential as carbon sinks.

With the support from The Nature Collective Aotearoa New Zealand Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon Programme, Ngāti Tama have engaged our mokopuna, tamariki and rangatahi at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi to enable the education on the importance of coastal wetland environments.

The outcome of the project will provide a resource in total immersion reo Māori that potentially can be used in all total immersion kura.

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AHUORA

EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR WHĀNAU WELLBEING AND INDEPENDENCE

Grants, subsidies and scholarships Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust provides assistance to whānau who are registered with us to promote and enhance social, educational, health and wellbeing, sporting and cultural opportunities of the iwi.

MATARIKI GRANT (WINTER ENERGY) Matariki grant is to assist whānau during the colder winter months.

They are OPEN NOW whānau but will be closing soon on the 30th June 2024. If you want a $200 contribution towards your power bill you can apply for a Matariki grant. Payments will be made straight to your power provider and we only accept one application per household per year. Please apply through the Whānau App: https://whanau.ngati-tama.iwi.nz/

MANAAKI GRANT If you want support with health-related costs you can apply for a Manaaki grant once every year. The type of costs you can apply for include glasses, medical bills, dental bills, hearing aids etc.

Applications are approved on a case-by-case basis by our Grants Kōmiti.

TAMA TŪ GRANT This grant is to tautoko whānau in exceptional circumstances where government services or other support is not available or suitable to meet whānau needs. The Tama Tū grant is available once every year. The type of costs you can apply for vary and approval of your application is at the discretion of our Grants Kōmiti.

TERTIARY/CADETSHIP GRANT For tertiary learners we have the following education grants available: Tertiary grants are available and this year we have different levels of support up to the below amounts depending on how far you are through your studies: • $1,000 grant for first year, $1,200 for second year, and $1,500 for third (or more) year.

• Apprenticeship/cadetship grants are available of up to $1,000 per grant.

SPORTS GRANT Are you involved in a sports team, have membership/uniform fees or an upcoming sports tournament? You might be able to apply for support via our Sports grant – check out the application to see if you’re eligible and submit your application form.

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CULTURAL GRANT Are you planning on or currently involved in a cultural activity?

This could be something in the areas of kapa haka, te reo, mātauranga or toi Māori. Or perhaps you’ve got an upcoming art exhibition or performing in a show. Check out our cultural grant application to see if you’re eligible and apply now!

PĒPI PACKS

Coming soon! Keep an eye on our website for more information.

TRAVEL SUBSIDY The individual subsidy is available to all registered adult (18+) members and tamariki of registered members who would like to attend a Ngāti Tama hui or kaupapa. One subsidy per registered member (and child/ren) per year. Application forms will be available at the hui-ā-tau and wānanga, where whānau must be present to apply. The subsidy will be distributed to whānau bank accounts in the weeks following the hui-ā-tau and wānanga.

TRAVEL SUBSIDY

After feedback from our AGM earlier this year and recognising the barriers whānau face to participate in Tama kaupapa in Te Tauihu, Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trustees have approved a travel subsidy for whānau to attend our wānanga or AGM. The individual subsidy or whānau subsidy is available to all registered adult (18+) members.

The subsidy amount will be based on where the whānau member is zoned.

ZONE

COST

ROHE A - TE TAUIHU

$50

ROHE B - TE TAUIHU TO ASHBURTON AND WELLINGTON TO NEW PLYMOUTH

$100

ROHE C - ASHBURTON SOUTH AND NEW PLYMOUTH NORTH

$150

C B

B C

Scholarships TE KOROWAI AROHA O PARAPARA SCHOLARSHIP If you are doing tertiary studies in an environmental field you may wish to apply for this education scholarship of $2,500 awarded once per annum. This scholarship is to honour the memory of John Ward-Holmes. The cloak symbolises John’s sphere of influence amongst the iwi and the wider community as he worked tirelessly to restore mātauranga to ensure tohorā practices continue, the paepae at Onetahua Marae is maintained and the mana of Te Waikoropupū Springs is upheld. Please see application form for full terms and conditions on our website.

JOHN MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP If you are doing tertiary studies in science or history you may wish to apply for this education scholarship of $2,500 awarded once per annum. This scholarship is to honour the memory of Māui John Mitchell. John’s passion and talent for research resulted in the collated information of Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu tūpuna. John was the inaugural Chair of the Ngāti Tama Trust, and with his wife, Hilary, coordinated the Ngāti Tama Waitangi Tribunal hearing at Wakapuaka and Pōhara.

John and Hilary's research has been preserved in the beautiful series of pukapuka – Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka: A History of Māori of Nelson and Marlborough and He ringatoi o ngā tūpuna. Please see application form for full terms and conditions.

To apply for any of these grants or scholarships, please go to: https://ngatitama.nz/grants/

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Whānau profile Waka Ama World Sprint Champs Representative

Paige Rāmeka Ko Parapara te maunga Ko Tākaka te awa Ko Taitapu te moana Ko Tokomaru te waka Ko Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu te iwi Ko Onetahua te marae Ko Paige Rāmeka tōku ingoa

I have been swimming since I was four months old. There are no better lungs than swimming lungs and they help you with multiple sports. My parents were into triathlon and I did my first one at five years old. When I got to school, I started up netball as my mum played for many years.

As I went into high school I also joined waterpolo and volleyball. Waka Ama was something I more or less, fell in to. My cousin has done it for many years and I was down at her training one day and was politely asked to “get in the boat” haha. Next thing you know I’m going to Nationals and now the Worlds this year are in Hilo, Hawai'i. I’ve had to put other commitments on the back burner for a while to fully commit to waka as this is an opportunity of a life time. I’m super excited.

What do you see yourself accomplishing in five to ten years?

I have always set the bar pretty high for myself and I would love to do Ironman NZ 3.9km Swim, 180km Bike and 42.2km Run. I watched my dad do it in 2016 as well as whānau and friends. I’ve spent many years volunteering there as well.

What strengths do you believe you have that make you a great athlete?

Having a great work ethhic and positive attitude, if you have a positive mindset you can achieve anything.

Rank the top priorities currently in your life?

To train hard, race and play well, to pass my NCEA Level 1 and spend time with my whānau.

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What clubs, teams or other extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school?

I think I listed them all above haha but I love being part of kapa haka too.

Tell us about your most successful season in sports?

Last year I made the Premier A team for netball at school, I qualified for Waka Ama Worlds and I played in the first ever Māori-Pasifika Waterpolo Tournament with my sister Kaea and then qualified for Division II for swimming this year. I placed second in the 100m Breaststroke which was a massive achievement going up against some really tough competition.

Have you got any words of encouragement for our upcoming Ngāti Tama rangatahi/tamariki?

The main thing I would say is to do as many sports as you can and have fun while doing it. You can be competitive without the pressure. Sport teaches you to work within a team environment and disipline. Turn up when its hard, turn up when you're tired. These are life skills too. If you decide to commit to one sport when you’re older, you will always have the advantage of having had multiple skills and this will take you far.

Who was a role model you looked up to growing up in sport?

My Pāpā when he did Ironman. Katy Ladecky (Swimmer USA).

"turn up when it's hard, turn up when you're tired"

Whānau profile United World Colleges Scholarship Recipient

Kiriana Little Ko Parapara tōku maunga Ko Pariwakaoho tōku awa Ko Tākaka te awa Ko Te Tai Tapu tōku moana Ko Te Waikoropupū tōku Puna Wai Ora Ko Tokomaru tōku Waka Ko Ngāti Tama rāua ko Te Ātiawa ōku iwi Ko Onetahua tōku Marae Ko Kiriana Little tōku ingoa

In June, Kiriana was announced as one of only four

What do you see yourself accomplishing in the

secondary students across Aotearoa to recieve a

next five years?

United World Colleges Scholarship.

I see myself doing something that makes me happy.

The scholarship provides an opportunity for Kiriana to attend a UWC school in Norway which focuses on humanitarian values and international understanding.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered at UWC schools is highly respected by universities worldwide and will provide a rigorous and well-rounded education for Kiriana.

Kiriana departs for UWC Red Cross Nordic in Norway in August this year. We wish her all the best with her studies and look forward to hearing how her journey progresses.

I want to finish my secondary schooling in Norway and then go onto further education, hopefully overseas.

I love to travel, and I’m really excited to see where such an incredible opportunity will take me.

Have you got any words of encouragement for Ngāti Tama rangatahi?

I just think believing in yourself is the most important thing, and remembering to stay positive. I definitely would not have received this opportunity without huge support from whānau, which I am forever grateful for.

Who inspires me?

My whānau, my mum inspires me through her continued encouragement and support, and my dad through his positive outlook and dedication.

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UPCOMING WĀNANGA

SAVE THE DATE

FRIDAY 6TH - SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2024 Friday 6th -

Pōwhiri 5pm (Onetahua Marae)

Sunday 8th –

AGM (Tākaka Primary School)

Saturday 7th –

Significant site visits (TBA)

TRAVEL SUBSIDY AVAILABLE

RSVP: Through this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NN7PZ7F EMAIL: If you have any enquiries: jasmine@ngati-tama.iwi.nz

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust are calling for Expressions Of Interest from registered whānau members for a ...

CATERER to cater for our upcoming Hui-ā-Tau and Wānanga Whānau on the 6th-8th December 2024, at Onetahua Marae, Pōhara.

The closing date for submitting an EOI is Friday 2nd August 2024

For more information, please email: jasmine@ngati-tama.iwi.nz

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust are calling for Expressions Of Interest from registered whānau members for a...

PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph our Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) on 8th December 2024. This will be taking place in Tākaka.

The closing date for submitting an EOI is Friday 2nd August 2024

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST KARANGA/WHAIKŌRERO

WĀNANGA

Wānanga 1 – Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August 2024

DATES Wānanga 2 – Friday 18th – Sunday 20th October 2024 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER 1

Can you describe your relationship with karanga/whaikōrero and what experience you have? Have you attended any wānanga on this?

2

Are you interested in being active at our Te Tauihu Marae?

3

Can you commit to both wānanga dates?

We only have limited spaces whānau!

Please email any pātai through to: jasmine@ngati-tama.iwi.nz The closing date for submitting an EOI is Friday 12th July 2024

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