TPR December 2020 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WARU | DECEMBER 2020

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Kirsten Parkinson nō Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Rakiāmoa, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Significant milestone for Poutini Ngāi Tahu – Pg 5

• Help needed to find photographs – Pg 20

• Two days, two kiwi releases – Pg 8 & 9

• Ki uta ki Tai Waka Challenge Te Anau 2020 – Pg 29 & 30

• Incredible rangatahi achievements –Pg 17 & 18

• Motupōhue Regeneration – Pg 32

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te kārohirohi i mua nei i a tātou. Tauti mai rā koe e te kaipānui ki tēnei o kā pātaka kōrero whakamārama, ki konei horahia ake ai kā tini kōrero o te wā.

top of mind. I am confident that in time we will return to a more traditional hui, but in the meantime we need to continue to embrace new ways of doing things. In the annual report and at Hui-ā-Tau Ngāi Tahu Holdings Chief Executive Mike Pohio and Chair Mark Tume outlined the plan they have in place to guide us through this challenging time. Holdings has already taken steps to ensure we are in the best possible position to turn last year’s result around. With tourism seriously impacted and international borders remaining closed, it will be some time before our businesses are running at full capacity. So, while we have implemented the appropriate changes and realigned our operations, it will take time and the end of COVID-19 restrictions before all our businesses and operations are able to recover completely.

I am humbled and honoured to have been re-elected as Kaiwhakahaere at the November Te Rūnanga hui. To be supported by trustees, and unopposed in the election is a very powerful mandate and signal to me that there is a desire to continue as we have done in the last three years. I also want to acknowledge my Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Matapura Ellison, who was also reelected unopposed. Matapura has been a tremendous support during my first term as Kaiwhakahaere and I am grateful to have his wisdom to support me and our iwi, going into this second term. We are in arguably the most difficult period of our post-settlement phase. This is a time when strong, considered, and experienced leadership is required to steer us through.

Despite the challenges, we remain committed to the tourism industry and it’s been great to see so many of our attractions open for business again for the domestic market. I was also thrilled to attend the launch of the All Blacks Experience in Tāmaki Makaurau earlier this month. This exciting attraction is a partnership with New Zealand Rugby and has been several years in the making. The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with Government ministers, partners within the tourism industry, and whānau from our Taurahere rōpū. Before the opening event we attended a blessing of the site. This was led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei, as mana whenua in Tāmaki Makaurau and I want to mihi to the rōpū for welcoming us.

Many of you will have seen the 2019-2020 annual report, which was released last month. Because of events including significant ones beyond our control, we experienced a disappointing result this year, with a net loss of $25.7 million. This is the first time we have had to report a loss to whānau. However, our situation is not unique, COVID-19 was the main factor impacting our result, as it has been for businesses across Aotearoa and around the world. Despite the financial result, there remains much to celebrate in the last financial year and I encourage whānau to read the overview in the middle of this magazine or visit our website to read the full report, or contact your Papatipu Rūnanga office if you would like to receive a physical copy.

There was a considerable amount of media coverage and kōrero following the announcement to whānau last month that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu would be taking the Crown to court over freshwater. We have taken this step for a simple reason: the degradation of awa and moana throughout our takiwā cannot continue as it has any longer. We have attempted to engage with the Crown and made only piecemeal progress, and this was simply not good enough.

Following the release of the annual report, we held Huiā-Tau 2020 virtually in late November. We are used to kanohi ki te kanohi connection in our tribal events and I know for some it would have been disappointing to not be able to reconnect with whānau this year. However, this decision was made due to the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic, as well as the need for financial constraint. The safety of whānau and kaimahi remains 2

Ngāi Tahu seeks to compel the Crown to address these issues in partnership with the iwi. Rangatiratanga over water means that Ngāi Tahu has rights, responsibilities and obligations relating to the freshwater in its takiwā, including doing what it can to stop the degradation of waterways and the environment. This is also a matter of tribal survival - our Ngāi Tahu practice of mahinga kai is dependent on healthy waterways. The current law is first in first served, and this has led to severe over-allocation. It comes from a perspective of water as a resource to be extracted, often well beyond users’ needs. It does not put the health of the waterways first and on which our own health depends. We are at a critical juncture and urgent action is needed now. I will continue to keep you updated as this kaupapa progresses.

to assist tangata whenua and local authorities to discuss, agree and record how they will work together, including how tangata whenua will be involved in resource management decisions. While this was a significant step, it’s really just a formalisation of a relationship that has been ongoing for decades, a further reminder that longterm meaningful Treaty partnerships are possible. In closing, I want to acknowledge you all whānau. This has been a year like no other, and one I’m sure we’ll always remember but would just as soon forget. Through it all though, our whānau have shown their absolute best. We have all adapted to sometimes strange and unfamiliar circumstances and it’s been wonderful to see people’s openness to new ways of doing things. I’m sure, like me, you are now all looking forward to some time with whānau over the Christmas break and hopefully a chance to pause and reflect. Next year will undoubtedly bring its own challenges, but we must stick together, continue to embrace change as well as the familiar, and remain optimistic about tomorrow – mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou katoa e te iwi.

I firmly believe true Treaty partnership with government entities can be achieved. You only need to look to the recent signing of Mana Whakahono ā Rohe – Iwi Participation Agreement, at my own tūrangawaewae of Arahura Marae, as an example of partnership in action. Mana Whakahono ā Rohe is a partnership between Poutini Ngāi Tahu, West Coast Regional Council, and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Iwi Participation Agreements are tools under the Resource Management Act, designed

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai The Pīwakawaka image is taken from newly published pukapuka ‘Mahi’ by Reo Pēpi.

If you would like your work to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, please submit it by email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Reo Pēpi is a bilingual publishing project created by Dunedin creative Kirsten Parkinson (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Rakiāmoa, Ngāti Ruahikihiki). Kirsten is an artist, educator and publisher. As a mother of three tamariki she has enjoyed channeling her creative energy into a project that champions te reo Māori for children. You can find Reo Pēpi books in good bookstores throughout Aotearoa. Follow Kirsten’s mahi with Reo Pēpi online through these channels: Website: www.reopepi.co.nz facebook.com/reopepi Instagram.com/reopepi 3

Kaikōura Rūnanga Rā whānau

December Tahu Flight, Rebecca Clarke, Teanna Clarke, Rawinia Te Wani, Haiti Te Wani, Caesey Fraser, Zyan Gillies, Tim Manawatu Jr, Tarina Stephens, Nukuroa Manawatu, Tahumuri Manawatu, Gayle Rae, Josh Boyd, Tamara Peneamene, Alandra Annett, Kayla McDonald, Noel Peneamene, Carla Rayner, Carol Shingleton, Eruera Solomon, Zingara McDougall-Fissenden, Letitia Goldsmith, Biddy Brown, Delwyn O’Conner, Garren Day, Trish Manawatu, and Faith Stirling. January Eryne Flight, Mawhi Mitchell, Ariana Elvy, Aaron Manawatu-Endacott, Kevin Clarke, Miharo Wati, and Erena Watson.

Congratulations

To Pixie Rose Te Wani on her inclusion in the St John Youth Cadet Programme and for completing the Emergency Ready course.

To Rawinia and Joshua Revell on the birth of Raukura Yvonne Heretia Te Wani.

Takahanga Marae Pā trustees

Congratulations to Maani Stirling (re-elected) and new trustees Lorraine Hawke and Jaana Kahu. Special mention to Debbie Walford for her many years of service to the Pā Trust – we wish her all the best.

Whale Watch Kaikōura

Congratulations to our whānau at Whale Watch Kaikōura on the purchase of their new waka ‘Te Ao Mārama’ – she is very impressive.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Arahura Marae will close for the festive season on Friday 18 December and re-open on Monday 18 January. We hope everyone has a safe and happy break with whānau. Meri Kirihimete and ngā mihi o te tau hou!

Ngā mate

Aroha nui to the whānau of Stephen Craig Currie who passed away at his home in Cambridge, Waikato on 31 October aged 53 years. Eldest son of Barbara Vaea, Hokitika. Eldest grandson of James Iri Toka Tainui, Arahura. Laid to rest at Te Awamutu Urupā.

Rā whānau

A big mihi to everyone who celebrated their birthday in recent months. If you aren’t on the lists below, aroha mai and Happy Birthday! Santana Tainui, Aroha Blacktopp, Caroline Parker, Chela Mason, Natasha Beams, Jarad Lang, Shane Lang, Quinn Johnsen, Tauwera Weepu, Dane Tumahai, Francois Tumahai, Honey Tauwhare, Huck Tainui, Helena Mason, Jamie Whittle, Judith Turanga, Kaleb Mason, Karen Mason, Kim Mason, Missy Campbell, Ned Tauwhare, Santana Tainui, Shaquelle Culling, Tahlay Meihana Eiffe, Tenaya Meihana Eiffe.

Mana Whakahono

Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the West Coast Regional Council have reached a significant milestone with New Zealand’s first signing of a Mana Whakahono ā-Rohe - Iwi Participation Arrangement. The arrangement, with an overarching Paetae Kotahitanga ki Te Tai Poutini – Partnership Protocol, is a collaboration between representatives from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and West Coast Regional Council and was signed at the Arahura Marae on 22 October. Iwi Participation Agreements are tools under the Resource Management Act, designed to assist tangata whenua and local authorities to discuss, agree and record how they will work together, including how tangata whenua will be involved in resource management decisions.

Sporting achievement

William Simpson and William Johansson recently represented the West Coast in the Under 9 rugby league team, made up of some very talented West Coast kids. They have been training over the last two months preparing for the Christchurch Pasifika Tournament. They played six games over two days against other teams from around the South Island. All the boys played extremely well as a team and were unbeaten, winning five and drawing the last in a very tough encounter with Samoa. What a great achievement boys!

William Simpson and William Johanson.

Kapa Haka

As Te Hui Ahurei kapa haka was cancelled earlier in the year, local kura on Te Tai o Poutini gathered in Māwhera last month to perform for whānau and the community. Pictured is Hokitika Primary Kura performing.

Rūnanga Business

Our first rūnanga hui of 2021 will be held on Sunday 14 February.

Email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz Phone: 037556451.

Arahura Pā Picnic will be held 30 January 2021 – we would love to see all whānau there!

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to Elly.

If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our office administrator Elly at Arahura Marae.

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae, if you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnanga you belong to, the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are always very helpful, for this please call 0800 KAI TAHU (524 8248)

Email: Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 037556451. Any marae bookings or queries, please contact Miriama at Arahura Marae.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei anō te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

It continues to be busy here on Te Tai o Poutini. Another whitebait season has been and gone and there have been mixed reviews. It all depends on who you talk to and which rivers they were fishing, and whether it was a good season or a bad one.

Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

November has proven to be just as busy as other months with many hui and hapū events.

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

With Christmas right around the corner, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio would like to wish whānau a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Kaumātua dinner – Saturday 14 November 2020 Our 2020 kaumātua dinner was held recently after weeks of planning. We had whānau travelling to the coast especially for the event and it was good to have everyone come together again. Our usual venue of the Wests RFC Clubrooms was beautifully decorated by Marie Forsyth-Mahuika with the wall and ceiling covering by the local Lions Club.

Our fabulous kai was prepared by Kara, Rachael, Lynda and Robyn McC. Julie, Rohatai and Sarah did an amazing job of serving our kaumātua and Melvyn was a great barman. Steve McL was also a great help with dishes and doing whatever was asked of him. Whānau enjoyed having a great time catching up, reminiscing, eating, drinking, singing and dancing. This year we had live music and were highly entertained by Kelvin and Tui.

The evening began with appetizers of creamed pāua bites, whitebait, chicken apricot, mushroom bread cases and vol-au-vents. It was followed by delicious roast lamb and pork, a roast vege medley, mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots and peas.

It was a wonderful evening had by all and we would like to thank everyone for making the effort to come along.

And to top it off, for dessert we had strawberry, cookies and cream cheesecake, brandy snaps, meringues, chocolate eclairs and fruit salad. Tea and coffee were also available.

A special thank you to all the kaimahi who gave up their time to show our kaumātua just how special they really are!

Wait staff Julianna Zwies, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth (Kaumātua event planner), Rohatai Madoc-Fernandez and Sarah McLaren.

Live Entertainment, Kelvin Taylor and Tui Gray.

Dinner in full swing.

Rowi Kiwi Release

Saturday 7 November It was a big kiwi kaupapa weekend for whānau with two kiwi releases over two days!

The weather was against us as it closed in around the mountains, which meant the chopper could not fly. Out came the gumboots, hiking boots and running shoes. As the rain drizzled down and using the forest canopy as shelter, each whānau member carried a bird that had been placed in a material bag for easier transportation. One group walked up the track, while the other group drove around the beach and into the bush.

First up was the Rowi kiwi release into the Ōmoeroa Range at Fox Glacier. Whānau drove from Hokitika in the morning to meet at the Matherson Café to gather with the community for a pōwhiri for the 13 rowi being released into the Ōmoeroa Range. With a short pōwhiri, a cuppa, and the community viewing of our precious taonga species, Kāti Māhaki whānau and Department of Conservation (DOC) broke off into two groups to travel to different locations to release these precious birds.

Many who attended had never been involved in a kiwi release before, so it was a special to see whānau enjoying this experience that only a few others have ever had, even with the rain! That afternoon whānau carried on to Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi to stay the night as we had another release in Haast the next day.

Community and tourists meeting a kiwi

Jake Harding releasing his first ever kiwi.

Three generations on a kiwi release, Kathleen Langi, nephew Nathanial Scott and Nathanial’s son Forrest who was on his first kiwi release.

Caleb Robinson, kaikōrero for Kāti Māhaki.

Haast Tokoeka Release

Sunday 8 November 2020 Everyone was up early and travelled to Haast for day two of our kiwi kaupapa. This time we released four Haast Tokoeka kiwi into the sanctuary.

After a cuppa, Kāti Māhaki whānau and DOC once again split up onto two groups for different locations. “Waiatoto River Safari” transported groups up the Arawhata and Waiatoto Rivers to the sites where the kiwi were released.

The community met at the Heartland Hotel in Haast to watch a short documentary about the Haast Tokoeka before the pōwhiri and afterwards got to see and get a photo with them. It was fantastic to see the kids and parents with huge smiles as they got to meet a real live kiwi up close.

As always, it was special to witness the kiwi wander off into native bush to make their home. It’s such a humbling experience and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio would like to thank everyone involved in the upbringing of these cute little guys.

Kathleen Langi kaikaranga for Kāti Māhaki welcoming the kiwi.

Local Haast community meeting kiwi.

Caleb Robinson releasing Haast Totoeka.

Transport provided by Waiatoto River Safari.

Congratulations from Lakes Performing Arts Company in Rotorua We have some VERY exciting news to share! Our students have received a number of awards from the Asia Pacific Dance Association (APDA) from our recent dance examinations. A massive congratulations to Amara Aotea Winiata for Primary Jazz One. Amara received the Top Tier Award. This is awarded to students who are the top three students for their grade, in all the countries APDA are taught in. Well done Amara, keep up the amazing dancing!!!

Amara Winiata, mokopuna of Marie Mahuika-Forsyth.

Job Vacancy

Maramataka

Poutini Ngāi Tahu Partnership Manager This exciting, newly created position will inspire those with experience advising senior leadership and building organisational capability as it relates to Māori and tangata whenua perspectives.

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office. Christmas office hours We will be taking a break over the Christmas period from Tuesday 22 December through until Monday 25 January 2021.

This position has a critical role to play in building organisational confidence and capability to partner within a landscape of change. This is a key leadership position, working at a strategic level alongside the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to propel the West Coast Regional Council’s approach to growing and evolving its partnership with iwi. Building high trust relationships between council and tangata whenua, a cornerstone of the role is to ensure the organisation has the correct and fit for purpose frameworks and resources in place to enable tangata whenua to participate in and influence the decisions that shape the region.

Rūnaka website

www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website, which includes a private section where registered members can log in to access more information than regular visitors to the site. Passwords have been distributed to all our registered members. Please contact the office if you have not yet received one.

E-pānui Rūnaka

Our e-pānui is a fortnightly newsletter distributed to our members to keep you updated about our activities. These are sent by email or can be accessed in the private section of our website. If you have not been receiving these newsletters, please contact the office to add your email address to our whānau email group.

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with iwi leaders and other key stakeholders is essential. So too is growing strong relationships with other central and local government organisations to support a joined up, cross-government way of working to enable better outcomes for Māori.

Let us know what you think of this pānui, and if you have any news to share. It is a fortnightly pānui so there is plenty of room for contributions.

A key outcome of this position is the capability to reflect tangata whenua perspectives and aspirations back into the organisation and help build knowledge and understanding of Council and its operating environment within iwi networks. This position has a critical role to play in building organisational strategies and frameworks that support clear, consistent and timely collaboration and consultation, supporting iwi to have the capacity to contribute and for Māori to realise their aspirations and goals and understanding the mechanisms of local government.

Membership database

We are still working to make sure that our database is up-to-date. Please contact the office to make sure that we have your correct contact details and those of your tamariki and mokopuna, and to make sure that your whole whānau is registered. We are still working to find the members we have incorrect addresses for. Contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau. Contact the office by phoning (03) 755 7885 or email: Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Your expertise in central and local government strategies, policies and tangata whenua aspirations will be highly regarded and woven throughout the position as a cornerstone from which to work.

He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui, he mihi mō te kirihimete me te tau hou ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

For more information and to view the position description, please visit www.wcrc.govt.nz Applications close: 18 January 2021 10

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour that goes from Kairaki Beach to Pegasus. It was great to see the biota nodes that belong to schools and various whānau who take care of the planting and weeding of their nodes. Throughout the track there are stops and a lookout to enable people to view Maungatere and Te Hapua o Tūhaitara Lagoon, a site of high cultural and ecological significance for Ngāi Tahu. We ended our trip back at the marae for a delicious lunch.

Our condolences and aroha go out to all whānau whose loved ones have recently passed away. Our kaumātua will bring you all up-to-date on the happenings at Tuahiwi, but we won’t be able to do it in the same wonderful, humorous way our Patricia aka Aunty Pat and K.K.K. did over the years. Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri have a kaumātua rōpū who meet once a month. We go on trips to various places. Recently, we all went on the Kaiapoi River Queen which was fun. Our guitarist Charlie got us all singing with the other passengers joining in.

Next on the agenda is our Christmas party, then the big occasion which will be exciting to celebrate our Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts garden party. All of us at Tuahiwi wish you and your whānau a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and wealthy New Year.

Last week we had a tour of Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Coastal Park with general manager and head ranger Greg Byrnes. Ngāi Tahu received Tūtaepatu back with the claim and at the time it was in a disgusting state. Greg has regenerated and enhanced the park and it has now won an international environmental award.

Aroha nui, H.H.H

Kaumātua rōpū at Tūhaitara

Kia kore koe e ngaro Taku reo Rangatira

Te Ataarangi ki Tuahiwi Marae We would like to thank the trustees and the executive of the marae for allowing us to run the Te Ataarangi reo classes this year.

During each term break the kaiwhakaako and kaiāwhina have had weekend wānanga whakangungu to upskill and refresh. We would like to acknowledge all our ākonga who have attended this year. Classes have been free of charge for all who attend. When the country went into COVID Alert Level 4 lockdown we were unable to hold classes until we reached Level 2. We were advised to re-start our classes with 40 as the maximum number of students. We have continued to have regular numbers every Wednesday night and have seen an enormous growth in the reo journey of our whānau.

We started our first Kura Pō in February 2020. An overwhelming number attended our first session, with 90% of the 60+ ākonga of Ngāi Tūāhuriri descent. Danna Robson and myself (Liz Kererū) called upon our Te Ataarangi whānau whānui in Ōtautahi to tautoko this kaupapa, and come on board as kaiāwhina and kaiwhakaako. We now have seven kaiwhakaako/ kaiāwhina who tautoko our kaupapa on a voluntary basis every Wednesday evening.

Our last class for the year was held on 26 November. We look forward to continuing our classes again in February 2021.

Myself, Danna and Sarah-Jane Paki would like to acknowledge the commitment and volunteer time that all the kaiwhakaako and kaiāwhina have given to this kaupapa. The majority are of Ngāi Tūāhuriri descent: Liz, Sarah-Jane, Stephaine Neate, Hutika Gibb-Crofts, Aoraki Brennan, Ngāio Te Ua and Waiora Brooks.

Nā Liz Kererū

Whakamana Tamaiti

(Empowering our children) This programme began on July 22, 2020 with the vision to support and upskill our tamariki/mokopuna from primary school through to high school in mainstream schooling and Kura Kaupapa.

Many thanks also to the many volunteers who have made themselves available to come and tautoko the kaupapa especially our taua and pōua. As our programme is not funded, we would like to thank the rūnanga for sponsoring the kai, Tuahiwi kura for their koha of resources and teacher time, the rangatahi rōpū who sponsored resources for our activities and the parents and caregivers of the tamariki for making the commitment.

Every Wednesday afternoon from 3.00-4.30pm the tamariki arrive at the marae. Karakia mō te kai is recited by one of the tamariki and our mokopuna have kai before starting their activities. So far they have participated in te reo, literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills, physics, chemistry and PE. The programme was put on hold due to the Level 2 requirements, but once it was lifted, we were able to begin again.

Our last day for the year was Wednesday 25 November. We hope with the permission of the marae trustees and executors of the rūnanga, to re-commence in term 2 next year once the tamariki have settled into school routine.

Big thanks to the marae trustees and the executors of the rūnanga for allowing us to run the programme on the marae.

Liz Kererū (Programme facilitator)

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke George Waitai Tama Tikao and Lois Alison Tikao

The whānau of George Waitai Tama Tikao and Lois Alison Tikao held their parents’ headstone unveiling on Saturday 21 November. A service was held at the Rāpaki Whare Karakia beforehand. Thanks to all involved and who contributed, as well as those who attended from Rāpaki, Ōnuku, Tāmaki Makaurau, Tauranga and Te Whanganui-aTara.

Jackson Whaitiri

Members of the Whaitiri whānau from Ōtautahi, Wharekauri and Te Ika a Māui joined together from 22 – 22 November to honour their tupuna, Jackson Whaitiri, and to reinforce the bonds of their whakapapa to each other. Thanks to all who helped make it happen.

Te Reo o Rāpaki

An unintended outcome has been increased engagement of whānau through te reo Māori and pūrākau. And, for some whānau, the reconnection to their ūkaipō.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Education Committee, with the support of Rahera Cowie, has been leading a weekly series of te reo Māori lessons at the marae on Tuesday evenings. On 6 – 7 November, there was a noho marae, a highlight of which was the sharing of pūrākau and resources and learning some Ngāi Tahu kīwaha.

The city tour and BBQ at Tākaro ā Poi by Janina and her team brought the programme to a close and for some whānau, they’ve been left with a burning desire to continue on their language learning journey. We are incredibly grateful to the support of KMK to get us to the start line. A big mihi to our kaiako Brett Lee, Rahera Cowie, Juanita Hepi, Puawai Swindells-Wallace, and Amber Moke.

Some highlights of Te Reo o Rāpaki programme were the lesson on pao and karanga presented by Rahera Cowie for the wāhine and the parallel whaikōrero lesson presented by Brett Lee for the tāne.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga He maimai aroha

Ko te roimata i heke, ko te hupe i whiua ki te marae, ka ea a aituā. Auē taukuri e. Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki mourns for our whānau members who have passed beyond the veil over the last few weeks. In particular we acknowledge our whanaunga, Anthony (Tony) Taiaroa, much loved husband of Christine, revered father of Liz, Kate and the late Claire, adored grandfather of Thomas, Emma and Millie.

A mokopuna of the Teihoka and Freeman whānau, son of Lena Teihoka and Awhitu Freeman, Tony was an avid beekeeper, soldier and family man. E te whanaunga, moe mai rā.

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai

Te Waihora algae bloom

Rātou te hunga mate ki a rātou, tātou te hunga ora ki a tātou, tēnā tātou katoa.

Nuture the seed and it will blossom As we draw closer to the end of the year, it is time to take a slow, deep breath and reflect on the year that has been and the year yet to come. As a hapū, iwi and rūnanga we have travelled ngā piki me ngā heke. Along the way we have managed to sow some seeds and find some new paths. We are looking forward to the new year when those seeds will start to blossom and come to fruition.

Mahinga kai has been brought into sharp focus recently. High concentrations of algal bloom in Te Waihora means that our lake is dangerous to our health. Whānau, please take note and avoid entering the lake or eating kai taken from the lake. Boiling water or cooking kai will not remove the toxins and you are likely to become unwell if you do partake. Please keep an eye on the health alerts. Environment Canterbury monitors the lake fortnightly and will advise changes to the health alert.

Me whakanui ka tika

Our whānau have been busy graduating from school, university, courses and programmes this month. A number of the whānau have also been celebrating new jobs, new titles and new additions to the whānau. So, congratulations to all our graduates, to Juliet TainuiHernandez on starting her new position as the Assistant Governor and General Manager of Transformation and People at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Kahurangi Aroha Reriti-Crofts on the official receipt of your damehood, Aunty Denise Sheat for appearing in the ‘Faces of Selwyn’ Exhibition; and, congratulations to all our new babies who arrived this month.

Riki Tainui, Juliet and Paloma Tainui-Hernandez.

Tamariki Day, Thursday 21 January 2021

Please put this date in your diary whānau. The details of the day will appear in the next couple of weeks on our member’s page on Facebook, our website and in our fortnightly e-pānui. If you are not on one of these platforms, please contact us on taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to be added.

Miere Paraone, Aalia Cameron, Taumutu Tamariki Day 2020.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Executive

Ngā mihi o te wā

Following the Special Annual General Meeting on Sunday 8 November, the confirmed office holders for Te Taumutu Rūnanga are as follows:

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Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu wishes to thank our whānau for their support with our mahi this year, for sharing your passion, your energy and your aspirations with us, and, for trusting our leadership team and staff to get on and get the mahi done on your behalf. We are looking forward to another big year next year, with lots of new opportunities, so please keep watching this space.

Liz Brown – Chairperson and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Alternative Rulon Nutira – Deputy Chairperson Liz Hill-Taiaroa – Secretary and Hauora Portfolio Leader Trish Hunt – Treasurer David Perenara-O’Connell – Te Rūnanga Representative and Ruahikihikitanga Portfolio Leader Graham Nutira – Marae Trustees Chairperson Bridget Robilliard – Kaitiakitanga Portfolio Leader

We also take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and joyful Christmas break and look forward to a prosperous and stunning new year! Take care out there whānau. Kia tau ngā manaakitanga.

Keep in contact

If you would like to keep updated on the happenings at Taumutu and with our whānau, drop us an email, message us or head to our website and request a member’s login and join our Member’s only Facebook page. Website: Facebook: Email:

www.tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz www.facebook.com/groups/taumutu. members Taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Team Taumutu.

Registered members can update their contact details here; https://tetaumuturunanga.iwi.nz/whakapa-maicontact-us/

Wairewa Rūnanga Tēnā te puna kei Hawaiki, te pū Hawaiki, te puna kei Rangiriri – The source is at Hawaiki, the origin is at Hawaiki, the source is at Rangiriri. Words spoken to coax eels into the trap.

Tākiritāwai Māori Reserve (MR385)

The project was so well received by Principal Christian Couper, that it has now become an annual event for Year 8 students of Little River School. This will be a legacy project for the students and keep them involved in establishing Tākiritāwai as a riverside ngahere.

Kua kōanga, kua kōkihi ngā rākau hou

Volunteers from Little River School, Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust and the Little River community joined rūnanga members and Keystone Ecology to plant 1150 native species including wīwī, kahikatea, koromiko, toetoe, kōwhai, mānatu and mākaka.

Volunteers from Little River School Year 8 class, with Principal Christian Couper, Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust and Wairewa Rūnanga members. Henrietta Carroll, Hannah Verheul-Cane, Puawai Swindells-Wallace holding Atlas Verheul and Jessica Verheul-Cane in front planting wīwī.

Wairewa Rūnanga Christmas event – Sunday 6 December

Wairewa Rūnanga Whānau Ora update

Whānau Ora navigation is a service that any Wairewa member can use. Whānau Ora navigators work with all whānau at any stage of their life. A navigator can support whānau through the swells and storms of the past and present to realise the dreams and aspirations of their future.

Alongside our December rūnanga general meeting, we celebrated Christmas at Wairewa. We enjoyed kai together and reflected on another year of challenges and obstacles, some we have never faced before, and some challenges that are always present in our Papatipu Rūnanga space. As we head into the holiday season, we acknowledge that in the face of a global pandemic (which has added a load to every basket within our Māori community), Māori have had considerably low numbers of COVID-19 infection across New Zealand. Something else to stand proud and remember.

Wairewa has had a great response with some whānau already taking advantage of Whānau Ora at its early stages in the rūnanga space. As we are based in Christchurch and face-to-face engagement is a must, we can reach out to Christchurch based members. If there is anything you need support with, please contact: Puawai Swindells-Wallace Puawai.swindells-wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa rūnanga registration

We continue to make registrations a priority and have been working toward keeping records accurate and up-to-date in our CRM database. We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving new contact details from current registered members. You can request a Wairewa Rūnanga registration form via email wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga website update

We are excited to be developing our Wairewa Rūnanga website. Check out the new logo and branding by visiting www.wairewamarae.co.nz

Upcoming events

Saturday 2 January – Thursday 7 January 2021 Tui Falwasser and Aroha Timoti will be at Wairewa Marae to clean our pā harakeke and relocate some of the plants from the driveway to the lower terrace. All whānau are welcome to participate in this project. It is a learning opportunity for anyone interested in harakeke, weaving, or understanding the mātauranga of pā harakeke. Please bring along your own gloves and a spade if you can. Accommodation is available at the marae if required. If you want to get involved, please contact Tui on 022 123 5044. For health and safety records, please let the office know you will be attending by emailing wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 2021 - Wairewa Rūnanga Whānau Survey

A Wairewa whānau survey will be coming out in the new year. This is so we can find out how you want us to communicate with you. We are also interested in the information you as a Wairewa Rūnanga member want to know.

Through active involvement in meetings and engaging in opportunities that arose, I became the first ever youth representative to sit on the Banks Peninsula water zone committee. Working in this space are everyday New Zealanders, mana whenua and farmers. Everyone in the room brings their own wealth of knowledge and how to do things. There are a few water zone committees around Canterbury, and they lead community action for our most important resource, water. These spaces give us a means to speak freely on our values and command our narrative as water based tribal peoples. The Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū has a purpose to create a genuine two-way relationship between young people and the people in power at Environment Canterbury. Our aspirations and to what end our values are recognised are affected in some way by decisions made by people in power. As Young Māori we have our own challenges, which is why we need our own people to be in those decision-making spaces, otherwise we leave it to others to dictate our future. There are a couple spots on our youth rōpū for mana whenua that I would love to see filled. If you are interested, please get in touch with me. We live in a time much different from our ancestors but that’s not to say this is not the future they saw us being part of.

Erana Riddell.

Ko to Upoko o Tahu Matā me Te Tapuae-o-Uenuku ōku maunga Ko Waiau-toa me Ōkana ōku awa Ko Wairewa tōku roto Ko Takitimu tōku waka Ko Kāti Kurī me Irakehu ōku hapū Ko Kāi Tahu me Ngāti Porou ōku iwi Ko Erana tōku ingoa Kia ora,

Email efr28@uclive.ac.nz Facebook Erana Riddell

I joined the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū around 2018. It was supposed to be a time filler, but instead it turned into so much more. The opportunities that followed have been unreal.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Over the past few years Ōnuku whānau have been participating in working bees to restore approximately 850m2 of native planting around the Urupā. The vision is to fill the urupā with bird song and include plants which are used in cultural practices associated with tangi. We’ve also been clearing weed species out of Te Awa Iti Stream and planting a range of natives within the stream corridor to increase shade cover over the water and improve instream habitat for native fish. The working bees are also an opportunity for whānau to get their hands dirty, have some fun, get in a good amount of exercise, and most importantly, collectively contribute to creating a more healthy and abundant future.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Rangatahi achievements

We have had some incredible achievements from our rangatahi recently. Francesca Gould and Eve-Leigh Reihana-Robinson of Timaru Girls High School. Francesca Gould was awarded: Timaru Girls High Dux of School 2020 Te Reo Māori Prize Cain Writing Prize English Media Prize Biology Prize Visual Arts Prize Year 13 Industry Award and Outstanding Achievement in five subjects: biology, design and visual communication, english, media, Māori, and painting. Francesca will be studying towards a Bachelor of Design at Massey University next year. She is the great mokopuna of Mararoa and Manuel Solomon, Rona and Jacko Reihana. Mokopuna of Alex Solomon. Daughter of Rachel Solomon.

Eve-Leigh Reihana-Robinson was awarded: University of Otago Māori Scholarship for 2021 Andrea Wilkinson Memorial Prize Service Award 2020 for services to Kapa Haka Year 13 Outstanding Attainment in Economics Inter-House Shield – Kōwhai House Eve-Leigh will be studying towards a Bachelor of Arts and Commerce next year at Otago University. She is the mokopuna of Dawn Reihana. Congratulations Francesca and Eve-Leigh, we are all very proud of you and your accomplishments!

Zion and Eve-Leigh Reihana-Robinson.

Ōpihi Taniwha Restoration Project

Recently our whānau were invited to ‘take a peek’ at the amazing changes to the Ōpihi Taniwha Rock Art site. As part of the Ngāi Tahu Rock Art Trust’s ongoing 10year ecological restoration project at Ōpihi, 10,669 native plants of an intended 47,000 have been planted. The Trust’s goal is to restore a variety of ecosystems at the site, including wetlands, native forest and shrublands, which will support the return of birds, fish and insects to the site, reflecting the full range of mahinga kai values that were used by our tūpuna centuries ago. Whānau were guided by Te Ana Rock Art staff, Wes Home and Sue Eddington.

L-R Sally Reihana, Eddie-Joe Reihana, Shar Briden – Archeologist, Wes Home and Angel Schwenke.

L-R is Suzy Waaka and Wes Home

(pictured is Suzy Waaka)

L-R Che-Cruz Reihana, Amanda Symon, Suzy Waaka and Sue Eddington.

pictured is Rynee De Garnham

L-R is Suzy Waaka, Wes Home, Sue Eddington, Rynee De Garnham, Eddie-Joe Reihana and Sally Reihana.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao He pēpi

Ngā mate

Our congratulations to all those whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time.

Annual General Meeting

The rūnanga AGM was held on 18 October with a good turnout of members.

We look forward to having Dardanelle on the team and the diversity of knowledge and perspective that she will bring to the committee.

The whānau discussed and voted to have an executive consisting of seven members. This created a vacancy on the committee, so an election was held and Dardanelle McLean-Smith was appointed. Congratulations Dardanelle.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Executive Committee

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Dardanelle was born and raised in Ōtautahi and has a passion for whānau success. She has been actively involved from a young age with her hapū, being a participant, volunteer and trustee whenever tautoko is required. Dardanelle is passionate about rakatahi and whānau development.

Jo McLean – Chairperson Wendy Varcoe – Secretary Lesley Te Maiharoa-Sykes – Treasurer Jennifer Thomas – Vice Chairperson Dardanelle McLean-Smith – Executive member Graeme Lane – Executive member Sara Severinson – Executive member

Special General Meeting

A SGM was called on 8 November to consider (and if agreed, make) changes to the Rules of Te Rūnanga o Waihao Incorporated. After some robust discussion it was agreed to seek further advice and revisit this next year.

Request for photos of Ripeka Mei Heath (née Harper) and Joseph Heath

Mavis Smith (Aunty Dimp) is looking for photos of her parents Ripeka and Joseph Heath. Throughout their lifetime both her parents were heavily involved within the community of Waihao, Morven and Te Waimatemate. Aunty Dimp would like to track down any photographs of her parents or her parents with her siblings. If anyone thinks they have photos please email Dardanelle on Dardanelle.mclean-smith@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Māori with float in the Waimate Borough 1929 Jubilee celebration procession. Back Row: Meme Selwyn, unknown, Joseph Heath. Front Row: Ripeka Mei Heath (Mrs Joe Heath), Mavis Heath, Mamaeroa Heath, unknown.

Information sought on Tom Heath

2. Father of Joe Heath and Janet Heath (Drummond) 3. Likely born in 1840s in England, likely died in 1920s in Waimate 4. Probably married to Ema in 1871 in Waimate

Kia ora tātou,

Does anyone have any information on Tom Heath they are willing to share? This includes dates for birth, death and marriage, immigration information and anything else of interest. I have hunted high and low for any concrete dates and have come up with nothing to date.

Any information welcome – please email liamstoneley1@gmail.com or text/call 0273130025 Aku mihi, Liam Stoneley (Great, great, great grandson of Tom Heath)

Who was Tom Heath? 1. First of three husbands to Ema Saunders-Loder (daughter of Pere Kapua and Jimmy the Needle, granddaughter of Peneamine Te Kiki and Romia Te Kihi)

Office closure over Kirihimete

Please take note that the office will close at 5pm Friday 18 December and will re-open on Thursday 7 January 2021. We wish to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and Meri Kirihimete. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year. Haere ora, haere pai.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki members and potential members

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our rūnanga office. Contact us to ask for a registration form. Email moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz Post to 43 Tenby Street, Moeraki, RD 2 Palmerston, Otago 9482 Phone 034394816

For our members who are registered we encourage you to contact our office to check and update your details. If you wish to receive regular updates on what the rūnanga is up to, or information from our TRoNT Rep newsletters, etc please ensure your details are correct.

Rakatahi mā! Do you want to learn more and connect with our marae and whenua? We are launching a new kaupapa – Mana Rakatahi ki Moeraki in 2021. Mana Rakatahi ki Moeraki aims to empower our rakatahi to return home and stand strong on their whenua. We hope to create a space for our rakatahi to grow strong in their Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha and Te Rapuwai identity. This will be through engaging our rakatahi with Te Pā o Moeraki. Our intention is for Moeraki rakatahi to evolve this kaupapa into something that is led by rakatahi, for rakatahi. Future wānaka in this pilot could involve mahika kai, Aoraki hīkoi and Matariki pure.

Numbers are limited and the event is dependent on what COVID alert level is in place at the time. Please get in contact with Tiana Mihaere if you want to participate as a rakatahi or tuākana throughout 2021. Email info@aionuku.nz Phone 027 827 2569 Alternatively, you can sign up at the links below. Rakatahi - https://forms.gle/jmHoqm1i9zHConir9 Tuākana - https://forms.gle/cuegkHmHqhtns5rj6

This kaupapa is for both rakatahi aged 12-18 years and for tuākana under 25 years. Come and join us for our Wānaka Raumati at the end of the school holidays 26-30 of January. Tuākana must be available from 25 January to receive training around the tikaka of the marae and health and safety when working alongside tamariki. This is a free kaupapa and pūtea to assist transport is available.

Office hours

The rūnanga office will be closed from 2.30pm Friday 18 December and will re-open at 8.00am Wednesday 13 January 2021. Ngā mihi mō te Kirihimete. Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Puketeraki māra

George Meikle is the head gardener for the rūnaka māra. He believes that recycling whatever can be recycled is in the best interests of the planet, and here at Puketeraki we do our best to carry out that philosophy through composting. Throughout the year we accumulate large amounts of vegetation including grass clippings, treetops and vegetable offcuts from the māra. These get put to good use in the large compost heaps. Our kitchen staff are dedicated to the Bokashi method of composting vegetable waste which provides another source of compost for the māra. It is satisfying that we grow the vegetables for the marae and any compostable waste is sent back to the māra to be composted to help produce more vegetables for the marae. The plan to build a māra four years ago coincided with the publication of Jessica Hutchings’ book Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore. George has followed many of Jessica’s guidelines on how Māori have gardened for many decades including Māori food security, food sovereignty and sustainable food systems that all start in the soil. Here at Puketeraki we have enjoyed the successes of sustainable gardening and await the produce from our young orchard. George organises weekend working bees and has regular members who assist. We encourage all members to get involved and help out.

L-R George Meikle, Hawea Ellison and Oscar (dog) working bee at the mara.

At the recent Kati Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki annual general meeting, we acknowledged the contribution made by Gerard Devereux over the past twelve years as accountant for the rūnaka and its associated entities. Gerard was presented by Marewa Preddy with a pounamu crafted by Ewan Duff and blessed by Hinerangi Ferrall Heath. During his time with the rūnaka, Gerard brought a keen eye for detail which has helped to bring rigour to our financial systems and practices. We’d also like to think that Gerard has a broader knowledge of te ao Māori and Kāi Tahu than when he first came to us. We wish Gerard well in his retirement.

End of an era.

Puketeraki recently hosted the eleventh annual East Otago Taiāpure Research evening. More than one hundred whānau, community members and invited guests packed into our wharenui, Huirapa, on a warm November evening to listen to a dozen post graduate Otago University students present a brief snapshot of some of this year’s research in the Puketeraki Taiāpure. Starting over a decade ago, the Research Evenings allow students to summarize their research findings for the community of East Otago. Each student is allocated 5 minutes to present their work. Every year the presentations are inspirational, and many agreed that this year was a standout, with a lot of feedback and questions coming from the floor. We are continually amazed at the quality and diversity of the study in our rohe, and presentation topics this year include, using Environmental DNA to monitor local pāua populations, tracking contaminants in aquaculture facilities and several studies looked at seaweed e.g. understanding how genetic and environmental factors affect Rimurapa. There was even an MBA business model to establish efficient Ngāi Tahu export of this pest to Japan! The evening was rounded off with an awesome supper and plenty of conversation sparked by the energetic and passionate young people and their presentations. A huge thanks to the students and to their supervisors for the tireless work they do, in particular Associate Professors Anne-Marie Jackson and Chris Hepburn, who devised this kaupapa. Thanks also to this year’s MC and organiser, Vision Matauranga fellow, Lucy Coyle. Taiāpure Research Evening.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kā mihi aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost loved ones recently, especially Elliot Russell and Selwyn Harris. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care. For those who are in hospital or unwell at home, we wish you speedy recovery and good health. Taki Elliott James Russell – 22 June 1968 to 18 May 2020 When Elliott was told he had only a short time to live, the Russell whānau were one of the many whose normal practices of giving care and support were impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Only brother Tony was able to get to Brisbane to support Elliott and his wife and family. Elliott passed away in May and bringing him home to Ōtākou was another obstacle in the already traumatic situation. His service and internment at Ōtākou urupā was eventually held on 24 October. Born and raised here, Elliott was one of the last pupils to attend Ōtākou School before it closed. ‘Fly with the winds over water and hills, so you can be laid to rest in the place you love best…’ excerpt from The Last Hakawai’s Last Call.

Selwyn Edward Harris – 17 November 1947 to 4 November 2020. The playing of Lord Lovat’s Lament at his funeral paid homage to Selwyn’s connection to Scotland, but Ōtākou has been the home of the whānau for many years and was where Selwyn and Raewyn raised their boys Russell, Brett and Riki. The boys then, in turn, raised their families there – especially Riki and Eleanor and their now young adult whānau who live next door and have been able to care for Selwyn and Raewyn during this very difficult year. “Let me tell you now / My love is strong enough / To last when things are rough, it’s magic / You say that I waste my time / But I can’t get you off my mind, no, I can’t let go / ‘Cause I love you so” – an excerpt from Abba’s song Take a Chance on Me.

Achieving 90 years

Thank you to everyone who helped clean up afterwards. Thank you all, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa, mō tō koutou tautoko. Nā Paul

Ōtākou hapū members joined whānau and friends of kaumātua Paul Karaitiana at the marae to celebrate his 90th birthday. Paul thoroughly enjoyed everyone’s company and he thanks everyone for coming, for the gifts, for the messages of aroha from those who couldn’t make it, and for the amazing afternoon tea spread. He gives special thanks to Dave for the kaimoana, to Sha for organising the logistics, to Kitty for organising the kai and being maitre d’, to everyone who helped in the kitchen, and to Upoko Edward for making everyone feel welcome with his mihi whakatau. It was great to see his old shearing mates, including Ivory Rutene and Alan Duncan who led the toast. Leading off the speeches were shearers Peter Casserly (World Blade Shearing Champion in 1980 who set a world record for blade shearing 353 sheep in nine hours in 1976 and who holds Master Blade Shearer status) and Warri (Graeme Weaver). On behalf of the whānau, there were speeches from Debbie, Sarah, Nathan and Te Horipo Karaitiana, who gave an impressive kōrero on the Karetai whakapapa on the tokotoko that Peter Karaitiana carved for Paul some time ago.

Paul Karaitiana, centre, chatting with friend Bruno Thompson. Paul’s stepdaughter Raewyn Wills from the Chathams is on the right. In the background Upoko Edward Ellison and Natalie Karaitiana are on the left, while on the right two of Paul’s nieces, Gisele Laven and Mary Laurenson, and Hine Forsyth chat with Bob Laurenson.

Achieving rock star fame

Our up-and-coming rock star Mihi Wesley-Evans enjoyed success at the recent Otago Bandquest competition. Mihi plays drums for her band Queen Neptune, which took out the prize for Best Original Song. Bandquest is a national competition for school bands in years 7 and 8. Mihi has been playing drums for just under a year. Me he tē, Mihi!

The Methodist Pūtea Grant 2021

This grant scheme is now open. Please see the pānui on page 42-43.

Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke National Hui – Ōteopti, October

Recently Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke ki Ōtepoti (WNPHKO), a local collaboration with the NZ Police and Ōtākou Rūnanga, via A3 Kaitiaki, hosted the national hui for Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke, reducing whānau harm. Thirteen regions and iwi came together from around Aotearoa for two-and-a-half days to discuss ways of reducing whānau harm and accounting for current statistics and trends while generally discussing all aspects of this space. This hui was due to be held earlier in the year, but due to COVID-19 was postponed until October. Highlights were a presentation and question and answer session with Police Commissoner Andrew Coster, as well as valuable workshops presented by Nicola Atwool (University of Otago) and Raewyn Nafatali (Arai te Uru Whare Hauora). Participants also enjoyed the opening presentation from Megan Potiki on the Kāi Tahu histories, which set the scene for the whole hui. The hui concluded with a panel hosted by Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald and Superintendent Paul Basham around the relationships between iwi and the Crown. A3 Kaitiaki led the organisation and running of the hui, which was a great success.

Attendees of the Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke National Hui hosted by A3 Kaitiaki at Ōtepoti in October.

National Policy for Freshwater Management in Otago Aukaha Ltd held a wānaka last month at Ōtākou to discuss what mana whenua want to see included in the freshwater visions. Discussion from that wānaka included: • Underlying principles for freshwater visions, developed by rūnaka-mandated water representatives • The visions for freshwater management across all catchments expressed by those attending the wānaka • Additional priorities identified for specific catchments • The timeframes in which those at the wānaka want to see the visions achieved • Management changes identified that are needed to achieve the vision. Otago Regional Council has divided the region into five freshwater management units (FMUs) and is developing a vision for each of these. The FMUs are Clutha/Mata-au, Taieri, Dunedin Coastal catchments, North Otago catchments and Catlins catchments. See the map below. The council is also interested in views on whether the boundaries of these areas are appropriate. These visions will be included in the regional policy statement and provide direction for developing policies, rules and action plans for managing freshwater. Hapū members should keep abreast of the development of the Freshwater policy.

The Otago Regional Council has divided the region into five freshwater management units.

Key rūnaka Representatives and office contact details

Rachel Wesley is the chair of our rūnaka. Donna Matahaere-Atariki is the rūnaka Representative at the TRoNT table. Phone the office (details below) if you wish to contact our representatives or the office manager Michelle Taiaroa McDonald.

If you wish to book the marae for functions, you can do so online http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/ or email office@tro.org.nz or phone 03 478 0352. Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika – Stay safe going into Christmas and the new year.

Ōtākou Marae website and contact information Feel free to browse our website.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha, tēnā koutou katoa.

Our condolences

Big love to Robyn Boulter for the recent loss of her cherished sister Reiri Harris (née Boulter). We remember Reiri from Tuatapere and her whānau from Arowhenua. Loving thoughts to Robyn from the whānau of Waihōpai Rūnaka.

We also send our thoughts to Rachel Tangiwai Kereru for the recent loss of her father Michael Crete Kereru. Carry the love of Waihōpai Rūnaka to support you in the coming days. E whakaaro hoki ki a Rachel mō te ngaronga o tōna Matua kua hinga atu. Kawe atu te aroha o Waihōpai Rūnaka ki te tautoko koe i ngā wā kei te heke mai.

Arohanui ki a Robyn nā te hinga o tōna tuakana. Ngā whakaaro aroha ki a ia mai i te whānau o Waihōpai Rūnaka. He maumahara ki a Reiri Harris.

Planting native trees and plants at Murihiku Marae

Due to our recent increase in staff numbers, we have had an office added at Murihiku Marae. We have planted a variety of natives to add some ātaahua around the new office. Among the natives being planted are Apollo feijoas (pineapple guava), NZ cranberries, hebe cupressoides Nana, acaena inermis purpurea and hebe red edge.

Youth worker Scott Wilson planting native trees.

Dinner with the Stags at Murihiku Marae

As part of Te Wiki o Te Reo this year, we ran our popular ‘Win a dinner with the Stags’ competition. On 18 October, the 10 winners and their companions came to Murihiku Marae to enjoy kai and mingling with seven Southland Stag rugby players and a guest Taranaki Bulls player. Kaiwhakahaere Cyril Gilroy, along with Victor Manawatu, shared their mihi to validate the tino pai mihi the children had sent in to win this competition.

There was some interesting kōrero around the players’ training, their favourite foods, and what they would do if they weren’t playing rugby. The lucky winners had team posters signed and had a photo opportunity with the players. They also took home pool passes courtesy of Splash Palace, Clip and Climb vouchers courtesy of Sport Southland, a certificate and good insight into the mahi of the players. The players and whānau at Murihiku Marae were entertained by some lovely waiata from sisters Kyra and Aisha Batchelor-Tata and their mum. It was great to host the competition winners and the rugby players, and a fun way to foster te reo in our community.

The rugby lads were seated around the tables so the tamariki could kōrero with them throughout the dinner. We all enjoyed a fabulous hāngī meal followed by chocolate pudding. Tamariki also had the opportunity to ask questions of the Stags players.

Southland Stags with our Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori competition winners.

TRoNT, Murihiku Marae and Civil Defence Emergency Management Hui we all found most interesting. Do have a look at the website https://af8.org.nz/ for more information. The key message from all the professional emergency managers was that preparedness is key to getting through, be it flood, storm or earthquake, or our current ongoing event, the pandemic. Get prepared and stay safe, whānau!

On 15 October we welcomed the senior leaders of Southland Civil Defence and Emergency Management to the marae to strengthen the ties between us. Our marae was used in the 1980s floods and recent 2020 floods as a Civil Defence Emergency Centre. This is a role we are wishing to develop to support our whānau and wider community. We were also taken through the new whānau preparedness booklets that Jamie Ruwhiu and his team at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have been developing. Although the concept is simple, in an emergency it is important to have a plan, some essential items readily available and a booklet already filled in with key information that will lessen the worry in a stressful situation. Angus McKay of Civil Defence Southland presented on the Alpine Fault, explaining why it is important for us to be prepared for an earthquake emergency. Using a model, he was able to demonstrate the effects of various strength earthquakes on a wharenui, which

Model of a wharenui on an earthquake simulator.

Relocation of Tuatara in Nelson

Queenstown hīkoi

Victor Manawatu with one of the tuatara being relocated.

Matua Cyril Gilroy in Queenstown.

Waihōpai and Awarua were privileged to represent the partnership between Ngāti Koata and Ngāi Tahu for the relocation of several tuatara from Murihiku to Te Tau Ihu. Although it was sad to see the tuatara leave our rohe, we are confident they will be happy in their new environment. Big mihi to Te Papa Atawhai, Te Herenga Waka, Invercargill City Council, and Wellington Zoo for supporting our endeavours to see the revitalisation of our taonga.

Queenstown was the destination for our November rūnaka meeting. This was the first time Waihōpai Rūnaka has ever held its hui away from Murihiku Marae. Everyone enjoyed a variety of different activities, including trips on the TSS Earnslaw and up the gondola. We had a fantastic shared-kai gettogether on the Friday night. This was a way for the rūnaka to show gratitude to whānau for all their mahi over the years. We very much look forward to the next one in the not-too-distant future. An amazing weekend was had by all and it was a great opportunity for us all to meet up while also enjoying the beautiful scenery.

In closing

As 2020 draws to a close, we acknowledge that it has been a very busy and productive year for Murihiku Marae, despite the challenges of the nationwide lockdown that we all experienced due to COVID-19. We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year.

Ka kite koutou ā te tau hou. Pai ō koutou hararei. Mā te atua e ārahina mai koutou i roto i ngā hararei. Kia tau hoki te rangimārie. Meri Kirihimete ki a tātou katoa. Ko te tūmanako kia puta ora ai tātou i te tau hou. Pai mārie.

Nō reira e te whānau, he tino tata ki te mutunga o te tau, ko taku hiahia ki te mihi ki ngā whānau o ngā pēpi hou i puta mai i tēnei tau. Ki te whānau i haere mai i te rā whānau ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Huri noa ki te whānau o Murihiku e tautoko ana i a mātou i tēnei tau, aroha tino nunui ki a koutou katoa.

Mauri ora Nā te Kērera o te puke Kei te mihi nui aroha ki te whānau o Waihōpai Rūnaka arohanui. Nā, Squirrel on the hill

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka The marae has been well utilised over the year by a vast array of users. These have ranged from whānau groups holding reunions, various wānanga and rangatahi camps (Te Waka Tūhono) and in the last quarter, a large number of school groups.

Tēnā tātou e te whānau We are once again at the end of what has been a strange and eventful year for the rūnaka. Over the past year we have been involved in a diverse array of projects and requests for service. With such a varied range of tasks we are extremely reliant on whānau assistance to fulfil our obligations. A big thanks to all the whānau and volunteers who have contributed to the mahi of the rūnaka over the last year. Nā tō rourou, Nā taku rourou ka ora ai.

We ran several volunteer and whānau working trips over to Rarotoka throughout 2020. These trips have primarily been to continue the planting programme and the eradication of pest plants such as gorse and broom. Most recently some modifications have taken place to one of the houses. This has been done to enable us to get the vehicles out of the elements. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have given their time over the past year. If you would like to become involved in this restoration work, please contact us.

The office closed during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust facilitated and distributed aid packages for whānau and our Kaihautū Riki Dallas and executive members delivered these to local kaumātua and whānau. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen.

If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations, we wish you good health and prosperity for the year ahead. This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau.

Throughout the year we have had many casual whānau visitors who have popped into our office to introduce themselves while visiting the district. Please feel free, if you are in the area, to drop by and introduce yourselves. Alternatively, if you are planning a visit, please let us know well in advance and we will try and accommodate any requests that you have.

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o tē tau hou ki a koutou katoa from the executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends.

Office closure during the festive season

We close on Thursday 24 December and re-open on Monday 11 January 2021

Celebrations for Ramari Oliphant Stewart (MNZOM) Member of New Zealand Order of Merit.

She, according to all the kōrero had achieved the highest accolade by the hau kāinga of tohunga, so how much more does she have to do to achieve an honorary doctorate?

Celebrations were held for Ramari Oliphant Stewart (MNZOM) Member of New Zealand Order of Merit who received the award in recognition of her mahi in the area of preserving mātauranga Māori and marine mammal research in New Zealand.

Te Wānanga o Awanuiārangi were present. They intend to support an honorary doctorate for Ramari.

The celebration was hosted in October by her Stewart whānau Ngāti Hokopū at Wairaka Marae, in Whakatāne.

The Department of Conservation spoke about the guidelines they operate under through the work of Ramari. The ex-curator of the Whakatāne Museum, acknowledged the meticulous reports by Ramari and also endorsed an honorary doctorate.

It was an absolute honour to be present, and to represent Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga along with those who came from the surrounding areas of Bay of Plenty to celebrate with Ramari, (full name Ramari Evelyn Sidonie Oliphant Stewart).

The kōrero from the iwi Upokorehe was very emotional and they were so proud of Ramari. She worked with this iwi after the mass stranding of 41 whales in Ōhiwa Harbour. Upokorehe have their taonga displayed at their marae and spoke with honour about how Ramari established a laboratory to support their mahi and the interest shown from the community, tourism, and providing employment for the local iwi.

After the hākari we retired into the wharenui where proceedings opened with the reading of her citation, of which I was fortunate to receive a copy to bring back. Ramari shared some of her amazing photography as an introduction into her mahi. Not many of her Ngāti Hokopū whānau knew much about her because most of her mahi took place in Te Waipounamu.

Finally, it was a tremendous honour to represent Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka at Ramari’s celebration. My sister Josie Brown and I thank you all for the generous gift in paying for my attendance at this auspicious occasion.

She spoke about the 2014 stranding of the whales, and the role Ōraka Aparima played in the recovery. She mentioned the uniqueness internationally of the event, including the publication of the Customary Response Guidelines for Stranded Whales and Dolphins in the Murihiku takiwa.

Ramari received her award in September at Government House, Auckland. Lydia Matenga

The hau kāinga expressed the importance of the mahi Ramari had undertaken over the years in their kōrero. They were extremely proud and overwhelmed by her achievements and endorsed her with the title of tohunga. I passed on congratulations from Ōraka Aparima Rūnanga and in particular personal messages from Muriel and Stewart. I was also able to include congratulations from Ros Cole (Department of Conservation) and Waihōpai, Hokonui and Awarua Rūnanga. Given that the tone of the gathering was about her achievements, I requested that she be given the proper and appropriate recognition of an honorary doctorate.

Ramari Oliphant Stewart (MNZOM)

Ki uta ki Tai Waka Challenge Te Anau 2020 Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge held in October, was hosted by Ōraka Aparima Waka Ama and sponsored by Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka and Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Trust with support from Waka Ama NZ.

The venue for the event was the Marakura Yacht Club on the edge of the picturesque shores of Lake Te Anau. This was the first Waka Ama event to be held postcovid, and the first time that a Waka Ama event had been organised and hosted this far south. 29

Lydia Matenga and Ramari

Te Anau did not disappoint with its stunning scenery of Lake Te Anau and snow capped mountains. The weather was slightly cooler than desired, however this made no difference to the paddlers, whānau and spectators who attended.

messages, as well as others, were delievered throughout the day by our Master of Ceremonies, Raniera Dallas. Local businesses and organisations sponsored our tohu ātaahua (trophies) which were distributed at our prizegiving followed by a hearty BBQ of which all the meat was donated by Alliance Group Limited.

Thirteen entrants competed in our three race event – 5km novice, 10km and 15km with teams from Nelson, Dunedin, Puketeraki, Queenstown and Invercargill. We were very fortunate to recieve support from the ladies at Fire in Ice Club, Corrina Gage and Waka Ama NZ.

Corrina Gage hosted a steering clinic on Sunday morning and many of our new paddlers attended and took advantage of this opportunity.

As well as the paddling, there was live music throughout the event, kapahaka, local artists performing and kai stalls available to create a whānau/ community vibe. The Te Anau community has suffered from the effects of COVID-19. The impact that this has had on local tourism and employment has been tough for this vibrant community. While the focus of the event was Waka Ama, it was also about celebrating whānau, resilience and connectivity.

It is our desire to see this become an annual event on the race calendar and and we are supporting the set up of a Te Anau Waka Ama Steering Komiti. We would like to send out ngā mihi nui to all those paddlers and whānau that travelled to our event. To Corrina Gage and Viv at Fire in Ice, thank you for all your guidance on the day – it was very much appreciated! We look forward to seeing you back in Te Anau in 2021!

Our event was smokefree and these hauora based

Against the odds

Ko Donna tōku ingoa. Ko Lois Mulqueen (née Cleaver) tōku māmā. I live in Palmerston North with my whānau and was made redundant during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Micro suction is the safest technique for the removal of ear wax. ACC fully endorse micro suction as the gentlest way of cleaning an ear canal.

I decided to go against all odds and open my own business Monarch Ear Care Limited. I had to overcome many challenges to get the business up and running. My whānau stepped up to support me and my mokopuna even delivered advertising for me.

To book an appointment, please phone 027 242 4424 or email admin@monarchearcare.co.nz or donna@monarchearcare.co.nz 150 Grey Street Palmerston North No referral needed.

Our hearing is one of our most important aspects. Hearing connects us with our whānau and friends and helps us hear those importance voices. I believe it is important to have Ngāi Tahu in this industry to provide better ear care for our people and the wider Māori community.

www.monarchearcare.co.nz

About Monarch Ear Care Limited (ACC, WINZ and War Veterans Registered Provider): Donna uses the gentle micro suction procedure to remove ear wax, dry skin, debris and foreign bodies from the ear canal. A magnified viewer allows Donna to see the ear canal down to the tympanic membrane (ear drum).

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is located in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking. Please note also that this property is used by whānau and as such should not be treated like a motel. You will be required to leave the place clean and tidy for the next person on departure.

Membership

Communication with whānau

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that many Papatipu Rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others like us run separate lists.

We are looking at ways to improve our communication with whānau and as such we are exploring different ways to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate! We now have a Facebook page. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page.

Please note that in all cases it will be necessary to authenticate your whakapapa details. Please contact us here on 03 234 8192 or office@orakaaparima.org.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnaka Tiriti o Waitangi Commemoration 2021

Don’t forget to diary 6 February 2021. The Treaty Festival will take place from 10.00am-3.00pm at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Planning is already underway for this.

Awarua Synergy

Awarua Synergy is now 15 years old. Congratulations team, you have made many homes warm comfortable and energy efficient over the 15 years.

Pio Terei

Thank you to Southern R.E.A.P for hosting Pio Terei at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Our families and staff had an entertaining and informative evening with Pio on parenting.

Motupōhue Regeneration

Invercargill City Council. We shared kai then went to the top of Motupōhue. We talked and looked at the great work Estelle and others are doing with the Motupōhue Environmental Trust and the Araroa trail and the desire to create an iconic visitor experience and Pou on the top of our maunga.

Awarua Rūnanga, Invercargill City Council and Great South enjoyed hosting Lou Sanson Director General of the Department of Conservation and his staff, around the Motupōhue Takiwā. Our first stop was to see the development by Ocean Beach Group. We were hosted by Gary Monk the group Chair. It was great to see their pāua operations and other exciting opportunities being undertaken.

It’s great to see Lou and work with his great Murihiku team. Knowing that we are all working together to look after our place while creating opportunities for people is exciting.

We then went to the Marae and had a talk about Iwi and community aspirations. We discussed the draft Bluff Tourism Masterplan and the Murihiku regeneration Kaupapa with Great South and the

L-R John McCarroll (Operations Manager Murihiku), Estelle Pera-Leask (Awarua), Lou Sanson (Director General (DoC), Dean Whaanga (Kaiwhakahaere Awarua), Graeme Budd (CE Great South), Keri Tuna (DoC), Meg Embleton Muir (DoC).

Membership

Updating your Membership Details It is also important for you to inform us of any change of address, phone number or email address for us to keep our records up to date as well.

You are probably reading this pānui because you are a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, but you might not be aware that some Papatipu Rūnanga (including us) have their own member ship lists. For more information, or to register with Awarua Rūnaka contact us by calling (03) 212 8652 or emailing Meriani, office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz. 32

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki

Tangi ana te ngākau i te rironga atu o te koroua Takapuna Ratapu, he uri nō Hohepa Huria. I kuraina a Takapuna i Tuahiwi, i Woodend i a ia e tamariki ana. E te pōua, moe mai, moe mai rā. Ki te whānau Ratapu, e noho pani ana i tō koutou mate, tēnei te aroha o tō whānau o Kāi Tahu i Ōtaki e rere ana ki a koutou. Hoki mai ki a tātou te hunga ora. Tēnei te mihi atu ki a tātou ngā uri o Tahu. Ko Te Reo te take! Right is a photo of some of the Kāi Tahu students, kaiako, kaumātua and taua of the Heke Reo and Poutuārongo Reo tohu at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. This was taken in the whare Te Ara a Tāwhaki at the end of year celebrations. Ka mau te wehi!

L-R, Tuiana, Taua Amiria, Taua, Hemi and Angie

Kirihimete ki Ōtaki Keep an eye on your emails for the plans our taurahere have for Christmas! Hint: our rangatahi will enjoy it… Aoraki matatū!

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau held its AGM in October this year and welcomed in a new managing committee. A big nau mai to our new members. We look forward to seeing what they do over the coming year! Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary Assistant Treasurer Kaitautoko

Maha Tomo Briar Meads Mereana Silbery Roberta Maxwell Roberta Maxwell Nicola Bitossi

Roberta Maxwell.

To all our whānau in Tāmaki Makaurau, this has been a long and challenging year. We wish you Meri Kirihimete and a happy summer with whānau and friends! If you are interested in engaging, participating, volunteering, with the Tāmaki taurahere rōpū, please feel free to email: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@gmail.com or follow us on FB (just search Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki)! L-R (Back) Briar Meads, Maha Tomo, Nicola Bitossi. (Front) Mereana Silbery, Whaea Erena Nicoll.

Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihākena

Ngāi Tahu Iwi i Poihākena is the Taurahere rōpū representing the Greater Sydney area. Our members are located across Greater Sydney and regional New South Wales. New members are welcome to contact the secretary, by email - angeleaulivs@y7mail.com

The Office serious about committing to te reo Māori in the home as intergenerational language of transmission. This was the first kaupapa Kotahi Mano Kāika has ever led online. It was clear that people were keen, and we were able to offer 25 whānau the opportunity to learn with us online, during the eight-week pilot course. The focus of our kaupapa was how to engage with te reo Māori. How to navigate the ups and downs of bilingual living and provide resources to help our whānau use te reo with their tamariki. Our classes/wānaka were held every week with an optional drop-in session for whānau to ask any questions. As a team we thoroughly enjoyed this new style of teaching.

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

Hai Reo Tuku Iho is a new online kaupapa that grew from our Hai Reo Tuku Iho pilot programme in 2018. This year, Kotahi Mano Kāika piloted this kaupapa online. The main purpose was to support beginner level parents/caregivers

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Kia Kūrapa

Awarua – January Arahura – February Tuahiwi – May

Beginners-Intermediate

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

10-14 Iwa/Kohitātea 2021 Ko kī te whare

Te Puku-Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

18 – 22 Kai te haere/Apereira Paenga-whāwhā 2021

Te Puku-Te Tihi Intermediate-advanced

Next funding round closes: 12 February 2021 Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency. Participants can apply for up to $5,000 per person, per year.

Whānau Reo Fund provides financial assistance for Kāi Tahu families to attend immersion initiatives such as: Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/ or KMK whānau based te reo wānaka and events within the Kāi Tahu takiwā.

Kāika Reo is a fund to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of communication within the home. The fund will consider funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and community. Participants can apply for up to $3,500 per whānau cluster (four or more whānau), per year.

The Papakāika Reo fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community.

Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 per whānau per year.

He mihi

The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo development of registered Kāi Tahu members.

Ko tēnei te tau o kā piki me kā heke, o kā taero o Tūtekoropaka. Ahakoa kā here o te wā, ko te here o te aroha e mau roa ana hai oraka wairua, hai oraka whānau.

Ka taki tou ki a rātou ko wehe ki tua o Paerau Kai kā ihoiho o te pō Kai kā iti kahotea o tō tātou iwi Nāia tō rahi e taki apakura ana, e taki mōteatea ana Ko rau mahara, ko rau aroha ka whakairia ake ki ruka ki kā pātū o tō tātou whare

Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia hora te marino, kia tere te kārohirohi. Ahakoa e aka atu koe ki hea i ēnei hararei, haere pai atu, hoki pai mai. Kia tau kā manaakitaka o te wāhi karo ki ruka ki a tātou katoa. Nā mātou o Kotahi Mano Kāika.

Ko rātou ki a rātou, ka huri te aro ki a tātou kā waihotaka iho. E mihi ana ki a tātou katoa i kā āhuataka o te tau. 34

Kupu mihi Meri Kirihimete! Merry Christmas Kā mihi o te wā Season’s greetings Kā mihi o te tau hou Happy New Year He rawe te kite i a koe! So good to see you! Ka nui te mihi (So so good to see you) Kai hea te kai? Where’s the food at? Ko roa te wā! It’s been so long! Ko tā te manawa Time to relax Haramai e taku haumi Join us my mate

Nō te rōpū taurahere i Poipiripi te whakaaro kia whakaritea tēnei rauemi. E mihi ana!

Kōrero mō te kai

He kupu taka Takai huarākau nakunaku Fruit mince pies

Ko hora a Tahu Kai is served Te namunamuā hoki So delicious

Kohiku huarākau - fruit kebabs Kirīmi tāwhiuwhiu - whipped cream

Nā wai tēnei i whakarite? Who prepared this?

Purini kahu tāhukahuka pavlova

Nāhaku / nāhana / nā Mea I did / s/he did / Mea did

Huamata huarākau - fruit salad

He purini māhau? Want some pudding?

Kai rorerore - barbecue

Koinei te puru rourou This is the best part (of kai) Mōkarakara katoa (ēnei) (These) are so savoury Mutuka kē mai o te āwenewene Couldn’t be sweeter Homai koa te... Please pass me the...

He rauemi tēnei mā tātou; whakamahia noatia!

Huamata kapeti - coleslaw Kahitete / kātete - custard Purini / wai korikori - jelly Kakau kāroti - carrot sticks Kai paraurehe - junk food Mārau - carving fork Kōtutu / koutu / tīkoko - ladle Pīnohi - tongs Taratarawai - heartburn Pukukai - overeat (koi pukukai koe!) Nā ‘Toi Te Kupu’, nā ‘Waka Reo’ te nuika o ēnei kupu, heoti anō ko tukuna i te mita o Kāi Tahu.

Connect, Engage, Give back (excl values) Mar 2020

No matter where you are in your career journey, we want to connect with you! Are you looking for a change in career and want to understand our future workspace? Are you a business owner? Already a member? Log in to your profile to update your details.

Te Pou Here can assist with all the above. REGISTER now with: • Te Pou Here Kaupapa – to connect your business with the iwi • Te Pou Here Takata – to connect with current employment, cultural and development opportunities • Te Pou Here Pūreirei – to connect with a mentor for career guidance and support

For more information, please visit Te Pou Here via the whānau opportunities page on the Te Rūnanga website or contact the team via email: IwiCapability@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Matched savings reminder

Member statements

Currently, for every $1 adult members (aged 16-64) save in a calendar year, Te Rūnanga will contribute another $1 (up to a maximum of $200* per member).

You should have received a letter about your member statements by email or by post. Don’t forget you need to access your statement by logging in to your online account!

The end of the year is just around the corner and 31 December 2020 is the last day to get your matched savings locked in for the year.

Your six-monthly member statements for 1 April – 30 September 2020 are now available.

For tamariki members (aged under 16 years old as at the end of the relevant calendar year), Te Rūnanga will contribute $4 for every $1 saved (up to a maximum of $200* per member).

Login here www.whairawa.com/login If you would like help accessing multiple statements for those accounts you are an account holder for, please get in touch by emailing statements@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Matched savings payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment.

Do we have your correct email address on file?

While there are no annual distributions planned for 2021, all tamariki members will receive $200* as a class distribution, irrespective of their savings. Pēpi distributions remain unchanged. See our full annual distributions update at www.whairawa.com/ms

To update your email address, give us a call on 0800 WHAIRAWA (0800 942 472) or email your full contact details to whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Plus be in to win!

Ngā Kaitiaki Moni

It is your last chance to sign up to Ngā Kaitiaki Moni in 2020! We have some mīharo new packs and challenges coming next year – so don’t miss out!

Contribute to your Whai Rawa account in 2020, and you could be jetting down the Shotover River, star gazing in Takapō or visiting the new All Blacks Experience in Tāmaki Makaurau!

Are you a Whai Rawa member aged 5 to 15?

We have three prizes for three lucky Whai Rawa members!

1x Dark Sky Experience package 1x Shotover Jet package 1x All Blacks Experience package

Kirihimete closure

This year the Whai Rawa office and call centre will close on Thursday 24 December and reopen on Monday 11 January 2021. We apologise for any inconvenience, but we will respond to your messages in the new year.

Tickets are not able to be exchanged or sold for cash. Travel, accommodation and other incidentals not included in the prize package. See our general terms and conditions for all competition rules at www. whairawa.com/competitiontermsandconditions. Entries close 31 December 2020, winners will be drawn and announced in the week commencing 11 January 2021.

Have a happy and safe holiday with your whānau. For any more information on all things Whai Rawa, call us today on 0800 942 472 (+64 3 366 4344) or visit our website www.whairawa.com.

* Te Rūnanga matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all members under 65 years of age (see the Product Disclosure Statement) and are subject to RSCT (retirement scheme contribution tax) deducted at your personal RSCT rate (see the other material information document at www.whairawa.com). Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds.

Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. The current Product Disclosure Statement for the Whai Rawa Unit Trust is available at www.whairawa.com/pds.

PUT IN TO WIN

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Time is running out to secure your Matched Savings for 2020 so that your whānau can get the maximum $200* Matched Savings contribution from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in March next year.

1 x Shotover Jet Package

for 2x adults & 2x tamariki valued at $399.

1 x All Blacks Experience Package

for 2x adults & 2x tamariki valued at $199.

Dark Sky Project Summit Experience Package

for 2x adults & 2x tamariki valued at $390.

THREE PRIZES

FOR THREE LUCKY WHAI RAWA MEMBERS!

Contribute to your Whai Rawa account in 2020, and you could be jetting down the Shotover River in a Shotover Jet boat, star gazing in Takapō or seeing the new All Blacks Experience in Tāmaki Makaurau!

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Acknowledgements

Earlier this year, Suzanne Ellison led her last meeting as chair of the Funds Committee. Suzanne has served as the chair for the last six years. The Committee and Funds staff wish to thank Suzanne for her leadership, dedication to development and revitalisation of Ngāi Tahutanga, and the many contributions that she has made to the Ngāi Tahu Funds and her iwi.

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te reo rāhiri e rere atu ana ki a koutou te hunga e hāpai ana, e tautīnei ana i te kaupapa o Ngāi Tahu Whānui.

Funds staff are looking forward to working alongside, Dion Williams, who is the new Committee chair.

Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou! Thank you to all those who applied to the Ngāi Tahu Fund during Round 30.

Ngāi Tahu Grants

Did you know that we have a range of grants available for registered Ngāi Tahu members and or associated rōpū?

In total, the Ngāi Tahu Funds Assessment Committee approved 50 applications totalling $343,841.

The Funds team welcome your pātai. Please contact us by calling 0800 KAI TAHU or via email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Congratulations to those applicants who were successful in securing funding – the Ngāi Tahu Fund is proud to be able to support a variety of kaupapa that promote the transmission of Ngāi Tahu cultural knowledge and practices to Ngāi Tahu whānui.

Alternatively you can visit the ‘Whānau Opportunities’ page on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website for the full criteria: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Please note the 2021 funding round of the Ngāi Tahu Fund will open on 1 July and close on 30 September at 5pm. The online application will be available during this period only: www.ngaitahufund.com

*Please note that all funding is paid-out in New Zealand Dollars.

Grant/Fund

When to Apply

Who Can Apply?

Ngāi Tahu Fund

1 July 2021-30 Sept 2021 Registered Ngāi Tahu over 18-years Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū

Up to $5,000 for individuals Up to $30,000 for legal entities

Taiawatea Grant

Open all year round

Up to $1,000 for individuals

Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13-25 Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū

Taurahere Fund Kā Pūtea Grant

Recognised Taurahere Rōpū

2021 dates will be available in January

Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Based on a full-time course of 120 credits Tertiary level study or an international (1EFTS) equivalent o $250 (first year of study) o $500 (every subsequent year)

When to Apply

Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE)

*2021 dates will be available in January

Closing dates coincide with school terms: Term 1 25/01/2021 Term 2 19/04/2021 Term 3 12/07/2021 Term 4 04/10/2021

Special Learning Assessments

Up to $5,000 for groups

Open all year round

Grant/Fund

Tahua Taunaki Ākonga (Learner Support Fund)

Funding Available

Open all year round

$2,000 per annum

Who Can Apply?

Funding Available

Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent

Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS) Level 1 (PoE): $250 Level 2 (PoE): $500 Level 3 (PoE): $1,000

Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school $470 (+GST where applicable) for those aged 5-21 (for full criteria please see who meet the criteria application form or website) $940 (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria and are seeking remedial support/studying at NCEA level and require support in two or more subjects Registered Ngāi attending school aged 5-21 (for full criteria please see application form or website)

Up to $940 (+GST where applicable) per child per financial year

Pānui Pūharakekenui MR892 notice of AGM Sunday 7 March 2021 at 11.30 am. Venue to be confirmed. For all those interested in coming, please contact the secretary Neville Kemp on 0277339385 to confirm your attendance.

Whānau and emergency response

In usual fashion the wānanga started with a delicious kai prepared by the marae staff. Then the programme continued in its usual format. The team then took the rōpū through the Whānau Emergency Preparedness booklet. It was a chance for whānau to write their own emergency plan around their own environments. The whānau were also shown a display with a shake table. This demonstrated the various earthquakes that could effect Hokonui Papatipu Rūnanga and Hokonui Marae.

The Whānau and Emergency Response team has delivered two Whānau Emergency Preparedness Wānanga, and attended the Matatū Mataora Aotearoa, Response And Recovery Aotearoa New Zealand (RRANZ) Conference. They have also been busy with the Napier floods, alongside Sean Bragg and the call centre team. Hokonui Whānau Emergency Preparedness wānanga The Emergency Response team travelled to Hokonui to present the Whānau Emergency Prepardeness wānanga to Hokonui whānau. It was a wonderful occasion and was well attended by whānau, Hokonui marae staff and representatives from our partner agencies:

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The final presentation about Alpine Fault Magnitude 8 (AF8) came from Aly Curd from Emergency Management Southland. The questions from our whānau members in regard to emergency preparedness showed a great deal of thought. Whānau members appreciated the emergency packs and the information it provided to help them build resilence in their households.

Aly Curd, Paul Le Roux and Craig Sinclair from Emergency Management Southland Libby Frampton and Bruce Campbell from MSD Renee Cubert from DHB Cathy Bennett from Oranga Tamariki Callum Clarke and Mark Dean from Red Cross Jan Douglas from St Johns.

Hokonui Wānanga.

Puketeraki Whānau Emergency Preparedness wānanga

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This time we were invited to Puketeraki to talk to whānau at their Whānau Hauora Community Resilence Wānanga at the Old School in Karitāne.

We began with the Quake Core activities which our whānau played and enjoyed. These games were an excellent ice-breaker and prompted them to think about emergency preparedness. We were lucky to be engaged in some very insightful discussions around what whānau could do in this emergency space.

This wānanga was a less formal affair. It was well attended with more than 10 whānau members and we were fortunate to have the following partner agency members attend:

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Murray Halbert - South Island Regional Emergency Management Advisor, Ministry of Health.

Glen Mitchell - Emergency Management Otago Simon Cox - GNS Lynette Finnie - Service Manager, Public Health, Southern DHB

We would like to thank Rahina Scott-Fyffe for organising this and inviting us back to present at this wānanga.

Matatū Mataora Aotearoa Response and Recovery Aotearoa New Zealand (RRANZ)

In November, Jamie Ruwhiu and Āwhina McGlinchey attended the RRANZ Tier 1 Leadership Development Programme in Wellington. The Programme has been established to meet the needs of individuals appointed to Controller, Response Manager and Recovery Manager roles at all levels of incident or emergencies. Jamie Ruwhiu has been a course facilitator at these programmes since August 2019 and delivered a presentation on “Iwi Emergency Management and Responses”. This was presented alongside Te Puni Kōkiri, who delivered a presentation on “Partnering with Iwi”. Jamie was able to share Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu experiences in emergency response with the Kaikōura Earthquakes, the March 2019 terror attacks, the Australian bushfires, Southland and Napier floods as well as the response to COVID-19. This was appreciated by the course organisers and attendees.

Jamie Ruwhiu and Awhina McGlinchey at the RRANZ conference

Napier flood

Alongside Sean Bragg and the call centre team, the Whānau and Emergency Response team was able to identify 354 registered whānau members who were in the affected areas of the recent Napier floods. Each household was called and offered support from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. It was great to hear that damage to whānau property was limited and only a small number of whānau required assistance from the Office. We would like to thank Henry Heke (Ngāti Kahungunu) from Tihei Mauri Ora Emergency Response, for providing us with daily updates.

The focus of the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team over the last few months has been preparing for our relocation to the new Archives New Zealand facility at Wigram. The whole archive team will be based at this new archivespurpose built facility for the next three years where we will have access to state-of-the-art preservation technology. The new facilities will allow us to being cataloguing the Ngāi Tahu paper record into the archive and provide training opportunities for staff. Once the team is settled in, whānau will be able to visit the team at Wigram. We will provide an update in the New Year.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

We would like to thank Rangi Faith for getting in touch and identifying himself as the speaker at the podium during the Aukaha Kia Kaha Festival in Dunedin in 2000. We also acknowledge Tamara Bisseker for recognising that this was the poet Rangi Faith, who was her teacher at Ashgrove Primary school in Rangiora.

Arihia Bennett and Tā Tipene O’Regan inspecting the new Archives New Zealand facility at Wigram.

Pūrākau wānanga at Takahanga Marae

The Ngāi Tahu Archive Team held its recent pūrākau wānanga at Takahanga Marae from 25 – 27 September. Around 40 people attended the wānanga, which focused on the Ngāti Kurī migration from Te Ika-a-Māui to Kaikōura. The wānanga included site visits to cultural sites, such as Peketā and Matariki. We would like to thank Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura for their support and look forward to continuing with the pūrākau wānanga in 2021.

Mike Stevens Te Kōpuni Fellowship

Congratulations to Dr Michael Stevens (nō te whānau Metzger ki Awarua) who was awarded Te Tohu Rangahau Māori o Te Kōpūnui o Te Apārangi “for his work with the Ngāi Tahu Archive and historiographical advancements in Māori history.”

Mike has published widely on Ngāi Tahu history in academic journals and edited collections, both nationally and internationally, since being awarded his prizewinning PhD in 2010. He has also assisted Te Pae Kōrako (The Ngāi Tahu Archive Advisory Committee) since its inception in 2012 with the retrieval, storage, analysis and dissemination of authenticated Ngāi Tahu history. As part of this, he contributed a number of biographies to the inaugural volume of Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu and has written several more entries for Vol. 2, due out in mid-2021, which he is co-editing with Helen Brown.

The Royal Society Te Aparangi is New Zealand’s premier scholarly body dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in science, technology and the humanities. Awarded annually since 2018 by the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Te Kōpūnui Māori Research Award recognises research that utilises Māori methodologies and “has the potential to shift boundaries and change directions of inquiry.”

Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-iwi photographs

To acknowledge the recent online Hui-ā-Tau, the Ngāi Tahu Archive team made available over 400 photographs from previous Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau on Kareao. The first Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau was held at Ōtākou in November 1981 to provide an opportunity for ‘a representative meeting of the whole span of our far-flung people’. Arowhenua hosted Hui-ā-Tau the following year in 1982, and then Ngāi Tūāhuriri at Tuahiwi in 1983. Ever since, the annual Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau has been held at various locations throughout the Ngāi Tahu takiwā.

In 1998 Hui-ā-Tau was held the day before the formal Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu as part of the Ngāi Tahu Settlement. In 2012, Te Taumutu Rūnanga hosted the inaugural Hui-ā-Iwi to provide greater opportunities for whakawhanaungatanga amongst whānau. Over 400 photographs from the 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2006 Ngāi Tahu Hui-ā-Tau are now available online via Kareao (www.kareao.nz).

Te Tiriti ki te Manuao Herara

Herald–Bunbury Sheet In 2017 the Ngāi Tahu Archive Team published Te Tiriti ki te Manuao Herara - Herald–Bunbury Sheet. The booklet was compiled as a giveaway to educate both Ngāi Tahu whānui and the wider community about the history and significance of Te Tiriti in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. This small booklet briefly outlines the story of the Herald-Bunbury sheet, the Crown agents involved, the Ngāi Tahu settlements visited by HMS Herald, and the Ngāi Tahu rangatira who signed. It has been well-received as an educational resource by local communities and has been widely distributed at Waitangi Day commemorations throughout Te Waipounamu. If you would like copies of the booklet for 2021 Waitangi Day Commemorations please email kareao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz.

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give all Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land. What is a Nohoanga site? Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui. Under the Act, Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for online using the online booking system. Alternatively bookings can be made by contacting the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from 16 August 2020 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Available sites:

Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), South Canterbury Location On the Southern edge of Whakarukumoana (Lake McGregor), Lake Takapō. Physical description Large, mostly flat, open grassed space. Vehicle access All vehicle access with plenty of parking. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to drinking water. Site restrictions Lake McGregor is a wildlife refuge and a number of restrictions exist for this site. See relevant Information Sheet for a full list.

Lake Pūkaki, South Canterbury Location Located at the southern end of Lake Pūkaki, near Twizel. Physical description Large, mostly flat space on the shores of Lake Pūkaki with excellent views of Aoraki.

Vehicle access All vehicle access. Access to site is through a coded padlocked gate. Code given with authorisation. Facilities and services Public toilet facilities are located close by. No other facilities or access to drinking water. Site restrictions No fires.

Ahuriri River, South Canterbury Location Just north of Omarama, off State Highway 8. Physical description Large, flat, open space, some shade. Vehicle access All vehicle access with plenty of parking. Facilities and services A public camping area is located to the south of the site with available toilet facilities. No other facilities or access to drinking water. Site restrictions No domestic animals.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 43 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou Inc 45 Tamatea Road Ōtākou RD2 Otago Peninsula Dunedin 9077 New Zealand

Kia ora koutou, ka Rūnaka south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga ō Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga; Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou Inc. PANUI: METHODIST PŪTEA GRANT 2021 The Methodist Pūtea Grant is now open for application ns to projects being undertaken by Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whānau with a focus on culture, heritage and wairua/religious studies. Historical background The Methodist Pūtea Grant came into effect as a result of the historical and significant relationship that exists between Kāi Tahu whānau and the Methodist Church of New Zealand (MCNZ). This is especially so at Ōtākou, when in the 1990s, the MCNZ returned ownership of the Ōtākou Memorial Church to Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou (Ōtākou) and also made a koha of $210,000 arising from the proceeds of the sale of property at Kawarau Falls. This capital asset is protected and income generated from investment is administered by the Methodist Pūtea Komiti (komiti) and applied to grants that will benefit Kāi Tahu rūnaka and whanau. The Methodist Pūtea Komiti The Kōmiti is currently made from Ōtākou and Puketeraki rūnaka and a member of MCNZ. The Komiti has the discretionary right of Ōtākou to make final decisions on merit, and reports to the AGM of Ōtākou. The Komiti meets each April to administer the grants process. All applicants are informed that their application has been received and are notified of the outcome. Grant payments are made by the 30 June of the same year. An unsuccessful applicant may reapply in the future when an appropriate category is offered. The Komiti commenced in 2004 and to date has granted a total amount of $91,764.50. In the 2019 round, the komiti granted funds to its two applicants, Ōtākou Rūnanga for urupā upkeep ($2000.00) and to Moana Tipa to go towards completing her heritage project on the Moeraki Church ($617.00). There were no applications received in 2020. The Komiti made an extra one-off grant of up to $3000.00 to the standing grant of the Ōtākou Memorial Church. For 2021 there is $4100.00 to distribute. The Komiti may make up to two grants per funding round. There is only one funding round per year with five categories covering religion, heritage and culture. The Kōmiti may offer two categories each year on a rotating basis, and make a grant to up to two applicants in any year. Invitation to make an application to the Methodist Pūtea Grant 2021 This year one category is being offered. It is very wide and has the potential to encompass a wide variety of projects. Category 5 reads: 44

Tel: 03 478 0352

Fax: 03 478 0354

Email: office@tro.org.nz

Provide financial assistance to support the heritage needs of the iwi. The nature and extent of these needs to be identified through research and the funding applied to specific initiatives;

Who can apply 1.

Ngāi Tahu Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu Rūnaka) located south of the Waitaki: Te Rūnanga ō Moeraki; Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki; Hokonui Rūnaka Inc; Waihōpai Rūnaka Inc; Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka; Awarua Rūnanga; Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou Inc.

Individual applications shall be considered from Kāi Tahu members affiliated with any of the above Rūnanga, and must be endorsed in writing by their Rūnanga.

Please apply by contacting the office for an application form and supplying supporting documentation as requested. Applications close on 31 March 2021 at 12.00pm. Applications should be addressed to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou at the above address, Attn: Methodist Pūtea Komiti, or emailed to the Office Administrator (Sha Hemopo) at office@tro.org.nz. If you have any queries or concerns, please don’t hesitate to phone the Ōtākou office on 03 478 0352. We look forward to receiving your application. No reira Nāhaku noa, nā

Michelle Taiaroa McDonald Manager Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Bowel screening comes to Canterbury Be there for your mokopuna!

A free simple-to-use bowel screening kit that will save lives has already started arriving in Canterbury mailboxes. It could help find as many as 100 cancers in the first year alone. People enrolled with a GP, who are aged 60 to 74 with a birthday on an even number date will receive a test kit on or near their birthday during the first year of the two-year cycle, and those with odd number date birthdays will receive theirs the second year. More than 4000 of those eligible people in Canterbury are Māori. Here is why Karen Starkey, a Champion for bowel screening in Canterbury agreed to be a Champion and encourage mana whenua to take part in the programme: “With bowel screening we can catch cancer early while we can deal with it.” “We are losing too many of our Māori families, who are the haukāinga – the ones that will keep our marae going.” The testing part of the kit that comes in the mail is around the size of a USB stick and pulls apart to reveal a sampler ‘wand’, which works a bit like a mini car engine dipstick. It’s a clean process and each kit comes with prepaid packaging to get it to the lab for analysis. Canterbury DHB Clinical Lead for the bowel screening programme, Dr Teresa Chalmers-Watson, explains that most people who test positive will feel well and won’t have any symptoms. “The test picks up tiny traces of blood in poo, which is an early sign that something might be wrong. If we need to investigate further, either your GP or someone from our hospital team will be in touch to make a time for you to come and get checked.”

“When we catch cancers early enough, we are much more likely to be able to treat them successfully – and we can also find and remove small growths (polyps) before they even become cancer.” Karen Starkey knows a lot of Māori People are shy. “They’re whakamā. They don’t feel comfortable about the personal tapu tapu side of things – but I truly, truly believe we’ve just got to do it,” “You are a taonga for your mokos – do it for them.” Make sure you are enrolled with a GP to be sure to get a kit.

If, at any age, you have signs or symptoms such as blood in your tūtae or unusual bowel movements that go on for weeks – make an appointment to see your family doctor.

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 (Online: ISSN 2357-2051) Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ph: 03 328 9415 E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ph: 03 339 8303 E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ph: 03 371 2660 E: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 E: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 381 2082 E: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kaikōura Rūnanga Ph: 03 319 6523 E: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Ph/fax : 03 755 6451 E: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ph: 03 313 5543 E: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Ph: 03 755 7885 E: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 E: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ph: 03 465 7300 E: admin@puketeraki.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph: 03 234 8192 E: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 E: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 E: office@awaruarūnaka.iwi.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 E: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 E: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 E: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 E: info@waihopai.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Karen Coutts Ph: 027 365 3993 E: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kapiti Coast Ema & Amiria Whiterod Ph: 027 207 1629 E: kororia449@gmail.com or emma.whiterod@twor-otaki.ac.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Ana Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 E: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 E: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Rachel Chaney Ph: 021 129 3665 E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupū (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Haileigh Russell-Wright E: ladyhailz@gmail.com P: (04) 5820 2227

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa Marama Burgess Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840 E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane) Ph: 0488666610 (+61) E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihakena Angeleau Simpson Ph: 04 20333568 E: angeleanlivs@y7mail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

These photographs are part of the collection at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and were taken at the Hui-ā-Tau at Tuahiwi in 2002. We would love to know who the people are in these images. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you.