Te Pānui Rūnaka December by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

WARU | DECEMBER 2021

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Desma Barrie nō Ngāi Tahu.

COVID & TE WAIPOUNAMU

GET READY

E te whānau, aukaha tū kaha! Don’t wait. If you have COVID, have symptoms or feel quite unwell, get help fast. Call 0800 611 116 for advice. Get tested and isolate. For emergencies call 111.

1. Get Vaxxed

2. Kohia

Find a location that suits you: karawhiua.nz (includes Kaupapa Māori and Kaupapa Māori ‘Vax Now’ centres)

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Medication (write down anything you usually take) Child care Shopping Feeding/walking pets Paying any bills Important phone numbers – whānau, doctors, emergency numbers

Tissues Masks Hand sanitiser and soap Paracetamol Hot/cold packs Electrolytes Vicks or eucalyptus, bowl, and towel for steaming Nasal sprays/rinses Throat lozenges Pillows and blankets Warm clothes Easy kai (frozen dinners, tins, noodles, frozen fruit and vege, soup) Teas (ginger, peppermint) Ice blocks Phone charger Books/magazines Television Puzzles Podcasts Pack of cards

4. Whakahonoa With whānau, hoa and those you care for.

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Like other iwi, businesses, and organisations, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tahu Holdings have been considering how the Government’s traffic light system and Vaccine Passes will impact kaimahi, and manuhiri. The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is currently working through a consultation process with all kaimahi on a proposed policy to mandate vaccines across Te Rūnanga Group, with a decision due before Kirihimete. Ngāi Tahu Tourism has already put its own policy for manuhiri in place. All visitors to its attractions have been required to show proof of their vaccination record since Friday 3 December. As Ngāi Tahu Holdings GM Corporate Services Jo Allison said, it’s important our manuhiri have “peace of mind that the person they are sitting next to on the Shotover Jet, or the person they are hiking the ice with at Franz Josef Glacier Guides has the best protection available against COVID-19.” Vaccine passes, masks, and scanning are becoming our new normal. Its now second nature for my whānau to make sure we have a mask, our pass, and the COVID app with us when we head to the toa.

Kua tau te Waru ki runga i tātou. Kua tau hoki ngā manaakitanga ki ngā whānau katoa mai i ngā ringa whero me ngā ringa pango o Te Whare nei. Tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Last month, you would have received a copy of the Annual Report in your inbox. This is a detailed snapshot of the various programmes and mahi undertaken across Ngāi tahu Group over the past year to support whānau. I encourage you to have a read as it highlights a range of opportunities you might be interested in taking up. If you turn to page 26, you can read about how a Ngāi Tahu shared home equity scheme helped Miriama Prendergast purchase her whānau a home in Tāmaki Makaurau. More financial capability workshops are planned for whānau, so please reach out to your rūnanga for more information about this scheme if you’re interested in learning more about how to access support to buy a home for your whānau.

As this edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka arrives in your letterbox, the COVID-19 traffic light system travel restriction is likely easing in Tāmaki Makaurau and other parts Te Ika-a-Māui. As New Zealanders start travelling for Kirihimete and their summer holidays, there is a higher chance more cases of COVID-19 will turn up in our takiwā, putting the future of our tribe at risk. It is with a heavy heart that I urge you to get vaccinated if you haven’t already done so, as we prepare for life with mate corona in our communities. With just over 70% of whānau Māori within Aotearoa fully vaccinated against COVID-19 early in the month, I’m worried about the health of our pēpi, our rangatahi, and our vulnerable kaumātua. While until now we have only seen a handful of community cases within Te Waipounamu, we only have to look to our extended whānau Māori in Te Ika ā Māui, to get a hint of what living with COVID-19 in our communities will look like, as the virus continues to spread around the motu.

Still on the topic of the Annual Report, make sure you check out page 33, which features Te Pou Here Pūreirei. This is an exciting programme providing personalised mentoring support for whānau beginning their employment journey, re-entering the workforce, or building their career. The Pureirei mentors are all whānau members, and they will meet with you when, where, and however it suits you. It’s pleasing to hear 92% of whānau feel more confident applying for a job or being interviewed after completing their mentor relationship. Visit www.pureirei.co.nz if you would like to learn more.

It’s incredibly important that we kōrero with our whānau during this difficult time, and tautoko them to get vaccinated to help keep them healthy. I mihi to our Ngāi Tahu and Ngā Maata Waka affiliated kaupapa Māori health providers who are doing great mahi to up the vaccination rate in our takiwā. If you have pātai about the vaccine, please consider having a kōrero with a nurse from one of our kaupapa Māori clinics, who you can trust to answer your pātai openly and honestly.

I enjoyed joining whānau to lead our AGMs late last month. While it was disappointing we couldn’t meet as a tribe for Hui-ā-Iwi due to COVID-19 restrictions, the AGMs were an opportunity for whānau to put any pātai they like directly to our tribal leaders. Ngā mihi ki a koutou for 3

such an interesting range of pātai, and a great kōrero. I love coming together as a whānau and tribe at Hui-ā-Iwi, and our open forum is a special tribal tradition which I always look forward to. I hope we can meet next year for the biggest event in our tribal calendar and enjoy a proper kanohi ki te kanohi kōrero. If you missed the live stream, you can find a recording on the Ngāi Tahu website, along with a transcript of the pātai and answers.

information about mahinga kai, and the future aspirations of our iwi. You may remember earlier this year we took the Crown to court after this mahi was announced without the involvement of our iwi. I’m pleased we have now reached an agreement which properly recognises Ngāi Tahu as tāngata whenua and holding rangatiratanga over our statutorily recognised takiwā. It’s important we’re involved in this process to help the Crown understand the significance of the land it is making decisions about.

Ngāi Tahu Group marked the 23rd anniversary of the Crown Apology at Ōnuku Marae with the first of ten workshops sharing stories of Te Kēreme and the Ngāi Tahu Settlement Claim. Kaimahi and whānau heard from some of our most influential and impactful rangatira of our lifetime during the live streamed event. Upoko o Awarua Tā Tipene, Upoko o Ōtākou Edward Ellison, and Upoko o Moeraki David Higgins shared a kōrero describing the challenges and successes they experienced in the lead up to settlement. Whakarongo ki ngā rangatira by watching a recording of their kōrero on the Ngāi Tahu website. A pānui will be sent to whānau next year before the next live streamed workshop.

It's always nice to end a pānui with a mihi to whānau members celebrating success, so I would like to finish by acknowledging the mahi of the Ngāi Tahu Archive team. Me whakamānawa atu ki Te Pae Kōrako me tā rātou rironga ki tēnei taumata o Te Tohu mō te Tūhonotanga. The Ngāi Tahu Archive and Archives New Zealand partnership was announced as the winner of Te Tohu mō te Tūhonotanga a Ngāi Māori me te Karauna – Māori Crown Relationships Award at the government’s recent Spirit of Service Awards. This award celebrates the amazing mahi Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga have undertaken over more than a decade, to make our Ngāi Tahu knowledge accessible on digital platforms for our wider whānau. I know I have personally enjoyed pouring over historical photos of our iwi, including my tīpuna. Its wonderful to reflect on important tribal events from the 80’s and 90’s when our iwi was yet to settle with the Crown. Visit www.kareao.nz to take a trip down memory lane. My congratulations again to the Ngāi Tahu Archive for their success.

He kōrero whakahirahira anō e whai ake nei. Last month I had the pleasure of announcing the four mana whenua panel members who were selected to represent Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on Te Papa Atawhai (Department of Conservation) mahi to reclassify stewardship land. DOC is undertaking this mahi to better protect conservation areas home to threatened species and high priority ecosystems. The Ngāi Tahu mana whenua panel includes: • Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Chair Paul Madgwick, • Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Cultural Pou Chair Maurice Manawatu, • Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Chair Francois Tumahai, • Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative Gail Thompson.

Meri Kirihimete whānau, have a fantastic summer holiday! Please remember to keep your vaccine pass with you, wear a mask, and scan in wherever you go. I hope you stay safe and well, while getting to spend time with your loved ones.

Each mana whenua panel member is a kaitiaki of their rohe, they hold regional tino rangatiratanga and are an influential local voice for whānau. The panel will work with the Department of Conservation, two national panels, and Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan during the review, and will also share traditional mātauranga,

Ngā manaakitanga, Lisa Tumahai

Left to right: Martin Fisher, Rakihia Tau, Edward Ellison, Tā Tipene O'Regan, David Higgins

TE PANUI RUNAKA

ATTENTION KAI TAHU CREATIVES:

If you would like your artwork to be featured on the cover of Te Pānui Rūnaka, we would love to hear from you! Simply email your digital file to: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai I am starting to experiment with my art. To me, this piece signifies strength, growth anchored to the land and sea. I was born in South Otago, but now live in Cambridge, but a true Mainlander at heart. – Desma Barrie nō Ngāi Tahu.

Kaikōura Rūnanga Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura (TWOM) Predator Control Project Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Ltd

It has been another few awesome months for the TWOM tīma! Completing several different training courses such as 4WD, Outdoor First Aid, VHF Radio Cert, River Crossing, LUV and many more, whilst also keeping on top of building our pouaka haumanu (trap boxes). Part of training has also been getting our tinana fit to lay our first trapping line starting from Oāro River to Waiau Toa early next year. Our personal trainer Rosie Clemett is quickly whipping us into shape… she’s lovely but boy her training sessions are mean! Big thanks to Rosie for taking time out of her busy schedule to help us out. The Kaimahi Haumanu are still working hard at building our pouaka haumanu two days a week at our local community shed. They constructed 45 single pouaka haumanu that were used in collaboration with the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) trapping line on the Peninsula. They have received amazing support and training by our local DOC rangers which in return means the team’s skills have improved and confidence is growing more by the week. Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura kaimahi were trained and completed a Coastal Bird survey in several locations north of Kaikōura Township. DOC, ECan and UC banded together to complete training on the beach section from Whale Watch to Factory Road. Having data from a study that was completed in 2018, we recorded over 52 observations, with sightings of several pohowera nesting pairs (banded dotterel), eggs and oystercatchers. This is valuable data to compare and monitor for the survival of our local bird species. After wrapping our heads around the iNaturalist NZ app, learning bird behaviours, and understanding how to complete a coastal bird survey, we have now successfully completed three surveys on approximately 37.6km of our coastline. Finishing the end of the month strongly we out-weathered the wind and held a whānau day celebration in South Bay. Complete with hāngī and pāua patties, we had all our whānau come together to celebrate the kaupapa. Te Whare Haumanu Office Contact: rawinia.thomas@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Phone: 03 319 3383

Rā Whānau

Congratulations

To Rawinia and Joshua Revell on the birth of Ngahuia Kararainna Aporania Te Wani-Revell

October Gemma Manson, Jude Bond, Iwa Solomon, Cezanne Lyons, Heather Manawatu, Raquel Fletcher, Garry Te Wani (Snr), Maria Tuhakaraina, Corrina Ruki, Eliana Aiomanu, Cowan Wards, Graeme King, Spencer Kahu, Hineau MacKenzie November Jamie Manawatu, Hoani Manawatu, Myra Timms, Anaru Grant-Manawatu, Kara Moar December Tahu Flight, Rebecca Clarke, Teanna Clarke, Hama Manawatu, Eruera Solomon, Gayle Rae, Joel Manawatu, Kayla McDonald, Carla Rayner, Carol Shingleton, Ben Ford, Faith Stirling, Garren Day, Abby Sumerton January 2022 Eryne Flight, Erena Watson, Richard Mason, Ariana Elvy, Aaron Manawatu-Endacott, Kevin Clarke, Luana Timms

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Arahura Marae will be closing for the festive season on Friday 17 December and will remain closed until Monday 17 January. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Kirihimete break and encourage all those who haven’t already to get vaccinated so you can enjoy summer with whānau. Meri Kirihimete and ngā mihi o te Tau Hou!

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! December 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. January Katrina Lang, Adrian Tainui, Troy Tauwhare, Rikihana Hutana, Ashlee Wickett, Josh Tamainu, Aaron Tauwhare, Summer Lilley, Rauhine Coakley, Charlie Downs, Liam Mulholland, Ella Duff, Violet Curtis.

TRoNT, WCDHB & PW Partnership COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Arahura Marae

In partnership with Poutini Waiora and the West Coast DHB, Poutini Ngāi Tahu held two, two-day Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics at Arahura Marae for our whānau and community in September and October. This was a great success, and we had many whānau come and receive their first and/or second dose of the vaccination. We would like to thank the organisers and staff who worked long hours at all four clinics and everyone who came to receive their vaccine. We are glad to say we have done our part in protecting our whānau and Māori community.

Essie Van Zuylen

Congratulations to Essie Van Zuylen who nearly four months ago began her master’s degree in Microbiology and has now finished as a doctoral candidate. Your hard work has paid off – ka mau te wehi!

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! Nei te mihi maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. 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. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa! It has been a busy few months for the rūnaka. Many hui have kept the office staff busy along with our Hui-ā-Tau being held this month. But the sun is beginning to shine more often on the coast as summer is on its way.

Te Ara Whakatipu – April 2021

Nau mai e te pēpi hou, e te uri o Kāti Mahaki ko Whaiariki Karamina Te Naihi Mahuika tōna ikoa. Ko Ashlea Dee Williams tōna māmā nō Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Tinomana ki Rarotonga hoki. Ko Kahurangi Mataroa Paraoa Wilson Mahuika tōna pāpā nō Poutini Kāi Tahu me Ngāti Porou. Ko te wawata nō ōna mātua mō te anamata kei te whai te ora i te ao marama nei, ka mau anō koe i ngā arikitanga o ōu tīpuna. Ko te whakamarataka o tōu ikoa Ko Whaiora te ikoa tūturu o tōu Koro, Ko Pa Joe Edwards, nō Ngāti Porou me Tuhoe ia. Ko Matakaiariki te tauanui o tōu māmā nō Rarotonga ia. Ko Kara rāua ko Karamina ōu taua. Ko Te Naihi tō tīpuna wāhine nō Mahitahi ia. Ko Mahuika te ikoa whānau o tō Pōua Brent Mahuika, ko koe tāna mokopuna tuatahi. E tuku ana kā tai o mihi ki kā whānauka kua āwhina mai i tāna whanautaka mai, koutou ko Tauanui Helen Rasmussen, Taua Kara Edwards, Taua Karamina Williams, Pōua Daniel Williams, Tāua Rachael Forthsyth, Aunty Tatiana Mahuika Wharerau, Uncle Shannon Mahuika Wharerau, Aunty Maya Mahuika, Aunty Nikki Leigh Condon, Uncle Hayden Condon, Pā Joe Edwards, Uncle Nahum Cleaver, Aunty Māike, Whaea Angela Crawford ki ngā wāhine whakawhānau hoki ko Sheryl Joy Christian rāua ko Helpful Harmony nō Caring Midwives Limited. Kā mihi ki a Kāi Tahu mō te pēpī pack i tae mai i tōna rā whānau 1/10/21. Nā Māmā Ashlea Dee Williams i tuhi.

Hui-a-Tau 20 November 2021

With the recent Covid situation, the Executive made a decision to hold this year’s Hui-a-Tau in Hokitika and to allow for virtual participants. Overall, 40 whānau either attended in person or on Zoom. Reports were read aloud and whānau had the opportunity to ask questions about the mahi that has been completed and the exciting mahi in progress. The whānau then enjoyed a delicious packed lunch made by Trish Barlow. Stu Barr has ended his 17-year tenure as treasurer, his retirement unfortunately precipitated by ill health. Marie Mahuika-Forsyth also steps down after long service on the Executive, although no one expects this kaumātua to put her feet up, as she deserves! Stu and Marie have both given selfless, loyal service to the rūnanga and will be missed around the meeting table. Pauline Adams steps down two years into her three-year term due to pressures of other voluntary commitments, but she remains on the board of Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio Ltd. Thanks also to committee members Fayne Robinson and Mel Wilson, who retire by rotation but are eligible for re-election.

Stuart Barr

Pauline Adams

Marie Mahuika-Forsyth

Elections this year were uncontested so there was no need to hold them. This means we had the right number of nominations for the positions available. Deputy Chairperson position was unopposed and will be filled by Fayne Robinson Ordinary position (Stuart’s seat, resigned): Rachael Forsyth Ordinary position (Pauline's seat, resigned): Kathleen Langi (note: Kathleen was the highest polling candidate in our previous election) Ordinary position (Fayne's seat): Kahurangi Mahuika Ordinary position (Melvyn's seat): Melvyn Wilson retains Congratulations to the new Executive members, we look forward to working alongside you all.

Rachael Forsyth

Kathleen Langi

Kahurangi Mahuika

Melvyn Wilson

Property Upgrades

A big effort has gone into tidying up the old Jacobs River School property, which is now referred to only as Te Karaki, in honour of the pā that existed right here up until the 1940s and known locally as 'The Clucky' [Te Karaki]. Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae is in the midst of a revamp and has currently been receiving attention with some external works, but due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 and delayed shipping, some parts of the project are taking longer than expected.

Maramataka – mark your calendars

If you need more information about the following events, please contact our office. Makaawhio Whānau Picnic and Sports Day – Saturday 19 March 2022, 11am to 3pm at Woodstock Domain Come join us at Woodstock Domain for a family day, with a focus on fun, whānau and some friendly competition! A chopping demonstration is being organised with a whānau axe man. BBQ and drinks are provided, but you are welcome to bring you own picnic kai. Nau mai, haere mai!

Whānau Xmas Pool Party - Sunday 5 December, Greymouth Aquatic Centre Reminder to members not to miss out on our Xmas Pool Party! All tamariki must be accompanied by an adult. Nau mai, haere, mai, tauti mai Rūnanganui Hui – Saturday 11 December 2021 Our hui will be held at Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio office, 56 Brittan Street, Hokitika. Our hui is open for members to attend should they wish to. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2022 – Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi, 25 April at 10.30am Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio invites everyone wanting to participate to come and join in at our marae, where we will once again be hosting our annual commemorative ANZAC Day Service. Bring a plate for a shared meal and come and help us share memories and stories about family/whānau members who fought in the wars, remember, acknowledge, and celebrate their sacrifice and the contribution made by our brave service men and women. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Xmas Office Hours We will be taking a break over the Christmas period from Thursday 23 December through until 24 January 2022. Waitangi Day 2022 Keep this date in your calendar whānau as we will be hosting Waitangi Day 2022 at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi. In collaboration with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and the Westland District Council, Te Rūnaka o Makaawhio would like to invite all whānau to Waitangi Day 2022. Whānau, if you are keen to tautoko and give us a hand on the day, it would be much appreciated.

Keeping in contact, keeping up-to-date Rūnaka website www.makaawhio.maori.nz

Membership database

Members can access a members' only section which allows registered members to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau but if you have not received one yet, please contact the office.

We are still working to find the members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau. Members can also help by contacting the office to check if we have your correct address, phone number and email for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna, and to also check if they are registered.

We are currently upgrading a new website so keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the link!

Phone: 03 755 7885 or Email: Makaawhio.Admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz 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!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke NOTICE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS AHU WHENUA TRUST HUI JANUARY 2022

RAPAKI MR875 SECTION 1C – Taukahara Ahu Whenua Trust RAPAKI MR875 SECTION 1A2B – Te Mana Tamatea Ahu Whenua Trust The trustees of these two blocks of land located within Rāpaki hereby give notice of a special beneficial owners hui to take place at Rāpaki Marae on: WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY 2022 5.30PM The 1C block hui will take place first followed by the 1A2B block hui, there are a number of shared matters of interest between the two blocks which owners may wish to be involved with. The agenda will include: Trustee update, financial update, land use proposals and actions. Submitted by Gail Gordon trustee/treasurer 1A2B and 1C. Subject to Covid restrictions.

80th Birthday Celebration

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating the 80th birthday of four of our kaumātua at the marae. We acknowledge their contribution, presence and ongoing support and guidance they provide to the marae.

Pictured: Huia Rhodes, Dave Banks, Herewini Banks and Tui Timihou

60 Years – Older, wiser and blessed

Way back in February of this year my twin sister and I were told by our children to book a return airfare Christchurch to Rotorua, departing 28 October and returning 2 November 2021 with no questions to be asked. On the morning of 28 October, two positive COVID cases were reported in Christchurch and potentially jeopardised the well laid plans of our children to host a “surprise” 60th birthday party in Rotorua. Thankfully, along with all our whānau from Rāpaki, Ōtautahi and Wellington we arrived safe and sound in Rotorua. We spent one morning in Taupō visiting the Huka Falls and of course, taking a ride on our very own Ngāi Tahu Tourism venture – Hukafalls Jet. A huge shout out to Shelley Burnett, Customer Service Manager/Kaitiaki and her team for hosting our whānau. It was an amazing experience made all the better by the outstanding manaakitanga shown to us. Shelley also looked after our youngest mokopuna who was too little to ride on the jetboat. After an afternoon of pampering, we returned to our whare to be greeted and hugely surprised by whānau and friends who had travelled near and far under Level 2 travel restrictions to help us celebrate the big milestone of turning 60!!! Our actual birthdate is the 27th of October and we remembered with love our mum, Te Whe Ariki Phillips who would have been 80 on the 24th of October. Nā Mishele Radford and Mariana Phillips 11

Kōauau o Tāne Whakapiripiri Farewelled

On Sunday 6 November, one of our pouwhenua – Kōauau o Tāne Whakapiripiri – was left in pieces at Ōtūherekio, a ridge just above and east of Rāpaki. The story was featured in media reports and had wide social media coverage. The hapū response has been one of aroha and compassion. As pouwhenua, our whakairo stand to represent our identity, our culture and are visible markers for our ancestral connections. They tell the story of our place and visualise the passage of time through our past and into our future. We mihi to all who affiliate to Kōauau o Tāne Whakapiripiri. Further to this we acknowledge the presence of Te Mairiki Williams, the Whakaraupo Carving Centre Trust whānau, Ngāti Wheke kaumātua, Christchurch City Council, Lyttelton Port Company, Ngāti Wheke staff and residents of Whakaraupō who were able to be present in returning Kōauau o Tāne Whakapiripiri to Papatūānuku.

Left to right: Ngahina Tauwhare, Pikitawhaki Tauwhare, Rukupo Tauwhare, and Paul Devlin (CCC Head Ranger)

Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua

Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua is the great granddaughter of David and Priscilla Stone and great great granddaughter of Matekino (née Riwai) and Joseph Byrnes who all rest in love and peace at Rāpaki. She’s just completed her undergraduate degree majoring in Communication and Screen Production from the University of Auckland. She finished how she started by being marked top of the class in the final film she made. Adding to this achievement, she's being mentored to be a spec writer for a well-loved New Zealand TV comedy show. She has relinquished her mentoring position at the university to take up an editing role for comedian, Guy Williams.

TV comedy writing mentorship session

The comedians of the Karangahape Pro Comedy show

Left to right: Bailey Poching, Joel McCarthy, Kura Turuwhenua and Dean Watson

From left to right: Kura Turuwhenua, Emma Wollum, Lolsy Byrne, Thomas Chapman and Courtney Dawson.

She recently started working for Ngā Aho Whakaari, the representative for Māori in screen production, doing their social media. All this and she still keeps her wits about herself and is a stand-up comedienne. In a fabulous twist, she has friends her own age in stand-up-comedy including a bestie who is also Māori. She’s also helping another close friend by producing her short film for university.

Fist pump, praise and aroha overflow to the exemplars (some who she is already working with) who have paved the way for her to express herself as a Māori woman in our country’s dynamic creative industry. And my sentiments to my firstborn are captured perfectly in my favourite mōteatea. E Kura e...from our tīpuna who tamed theirs...to us... calming ours…

A degree in what she loves, close friends, and professional opportunities for her authentic expression leaves me filled with happiness for her.

‘‘Hoatu to kauhau taniwha ki uta.’’ Whakaraupō ipukarea Nā Jeni-Leigh Walker (Kura’s mum)

Tangata Tiaki dive training

Our dive training programme for our tangata tiaki is ongoing as we plan for mahi to help restore the mauri of our moana, provide mahinga kai for our whānau and provide employment. Here are our trainees in Ōtepoti/ Dunedin for their recent PADI Open Water.

Pictured: Isaac Fahey, Renata Sadlier, Michael Korako, Max Korako, Matthew Kottier, Jordan Paulsen

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Pēpi

Congratulations

The Martin and Rahiti whānau would like to announce the arrival of Kairua Te Ariki Kahuariki Rahiti, son of Tamara Martin and Teura Rahiti born on 19 November.

Congratulations to Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell who graduated from Burnside High School on Monday 15 November at the Town Hall. After five years at Burnside High, Rerekiao finished her time with a graduation diploma as well as a platinum service award and the Te Taonga Roopu-Reipa trophy for service to Tikanga. Rere is moving to Victoria University in Wellington next year to study Architecture.

Haere atu rā e hoa mā

Taumutu wishes a fond farewell to Sefeti Erasito and Ana Faau who have both taken on new positions that will be wonderful for them and their whānau. Sefeti has taken a role with our whanaunga at Arowhenua, and Ana has begun working with the Dept of Corrections. Both have promised that you will see them around in different capacities. We know that you wish them both all the best for the future. Rerekiao Perenara-O’Connell (left) and Manuhaea Mamaru O’Regan (right) at Burnside High School graduation

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kaihautū hou o Te Rūnanga o Taumutu!

No Ngāti Maniapoto rātou ko Waikato, ko Ngāti Maru ki Hauraki, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara, Ngāpuhi, Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Tuhoe, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa ia. I tipu ake ia ki Tāmaki Makau Rau, engari ka noho ia ki te Upoko o te Ika mō te nuinga o ōna tau. Te Rūnanga o Taumutu has recently welcomed new kaihautū, Kia Houpapa, from Wellington. Married with four daughters, Kia has a senior management background across the public service, trusts and business. With five undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees in education, social work and business, he has come prepared to assist wherever the Taumutu whānau need him. Kia told us that unfortunately, he doesn’t have any Ngāi Tahu in his whakapapa. He is still feeling his way into the mahi and is keen to build relationships after arriving to help. Kāore e kore, ka āwhina ia i a mātou. Kia planting in Springfield

Kia at Taumutu

A turning of the tide to find our way home

Taumutu rangatahi making aspirations a reality

Growing up, Jason Tippet recalls his nanny talking about their marae and sharing all the wonderful memories she had growing up with whānau. For the past 35 years he has been eager to connect with his grass roots and be able to place both feet on his marae, the place he belongs. Recently Jason reached out to the Whānau Ora team to assist him on his journey of discovery, and with that, on a sunny Saturday morning he hopped in his car and drove to Te Pā o Moki for the first time. Mesmerised by all its beauty he was able to spend the day walking along the foreshore and the outer area of the marae, with overwhelming emotions this was a chance for Jason to connect to his whakapapa and reminisce on all the stories of the past that his nanny once shared. For Jason this is a big step towards a continued journey. He is looking forward to being able to enter the marae in the future and connect with whānau.

Taumutu rangatahi have not let COVID-19 stop them this year. Set with the task to reconnect and find our voice, Taumutu rangatahi have been trying to do just that. Meeting for wānanga both via Zoom and in person as well as having whakawhanaungatanga opportunities, we have been able to create direction and start a movement which is a major achievement. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved and who has supported the kaupapa.

New Whānau Ora Navigator

Tēnā koutou katoa, my name is Chantel Harris. In early October I began my new role as the second Whānau Ora Navigator for Te Taumutu Rūnanga. I have an extensive background working alongside whānau to create aspirational dreams and outcomes that place them at the centre of decision-making, I have also worked with rangatahi and tamariki over the past 10 years. Outside of work you will find me restoring old furniture or swimming in different lakes or rivers. I have three rangatahi who are all growing up too fast. I look forward to connecting with whānau, hapū and iwi in the near future.

New Whānau Ora navigator Chantel Harris

Jason visiting Ngāti Moki Marae

Te Reo Ūkaipō

Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho Ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea Ko tōku reo tōku whakakai marihi Te Reo Ūkaipō is an eight-week online beginner course for parents wanting to engage with te reo Māori and who are committed to using te reo Māori within the home. We have just finished delivering the pilot for this programme engaging with a total of 13 Taumutu whānau ranging from tamariki to kaumātua. This kaupapa wouldn’t have been possible without our whānau who are passionate about te reo Māori. Mei kore ake koutou e ngā whānau e pīkoko ana ki tō tātou reo kāmehameha. He pīki mihi tēnei ki a Dardanelle McLean-Smith nāu tēnei kaupapa i tautoko. A massive shout out to Dardanelle McLeanSmith for volunteering your time to support this kaupapa. There will be another Te Reo Ūkaipō in 2022. Keep an eye out on the Taumutu members Facebook page for when this is advertised. What you need to know about Te Reo Ūkaipō: - 8-week online course - One class per week (1.5 hours per class) - No prior learning needed - You can join from any location as long as you have internet access

Home Visits | Language Planning

What is language planning? How do we incorporate te reo Māori within the home? Over the next six months our Pou Reo for Te Taumutu Rūnanga will be working alongside 20 whānau to implement language planning in the home. What does this look like? Three, one and a half hour home visits. You will be given a reo pack to support you and your whānau to speak more te reo Māori within the home. We have just finished testing this programme out with the first whānau and will be advertising this shortly on the Taumutu Members Facebook page. Kia mataara mai e te whānau!

Taumutu Reo Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kei hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who?/language level

Te Reo Ūkaipō

Ā-ipurangi | Online January – March 2022

Te pūtake (beginner)

Language Planning Home Visits

Ā-tinana | In person December2021 – April 2022

Te pūtake (beginner) Te puku (intermediate)

Wairewa Rūnanga Wairewa Wānanga

Over a weekend in November, under the glorious rays of Tamanuiterā, whānau came together to dream of what we might grow for the future of Wairewa.

CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY

Due to COVID-19, the Childrens University graduation was cancelled. We still have spaces that need to be filled whānau so get your tamariki on the waka of learning. The Mana Tangata leads will assist in getting you set up, and will answer any pātai you might have. If you would like to know more, please email: manatangatapou@gmail.com

The future of Wairewa wastewater

The primary focus of the wānanga was whenua. We had a team from NIWA join us to share their mahi in wastewater research and how we might work together to develop a culturally appropriate, cost-effective and high performance eco-cultural treatment system to replace the current septic tank and holding tank system. NIWA took the time to understand our future needs and aspirations for managing marae wastewater, and we spent some time exploring relevant mātauranga of how waste was managed in the past.

NIWA Presentation to Wairewa Whānau

Craig Pauling and Theo Bunker

Exploring opportunities for māra kai at Wairewa

We welcomed Kusal Perera on to the marae on Friday morning. Kusal is supporting Kelly and the wider Pou Wairewataka team to investigate and map out whānau aspirations for māra kai at Wairewa. Kusal spent time getting to know whānau, he stayed on the marae with us and facilitated the discussion to help us envision more dynamic uses of our whenua in harmony with our kaitiakitaka. This is part of a kaupapa called MABx, funded by Ministry of Primary Industries to support whānau Māori to ‘diversify’ land use and kai production.

Melanie Carpenter and Hana Macintosh building the vegepod

Whānau were engaged in discussions around how we might develop our capacity to grow, harvest and produce kai on our whenua – we explored what we can do now to provide for the future, our tamariki, and our mokopuna. We are looking forward to developing a plan for our own extensive māra kai to feed whānau and our local community. For us, one thing we’ve come to learn is that big plans start small, so we’ve made a small start on our māra by adding a second vegepod. Pakeke and tamariki spent time building our second pod and filling it up with strawberry plants for summer! We were thrilled to be harvesting celery, spring onion, lettuce and herbs from our first vegepod, set up in May this year, and are looking forward to harvesting our strawberries, onions and taewa in the new year. The vegepods are a small start towards a bigger vision for growing kai at Wairewa. It was awesome to see our tamariki so engaged in the planting, mostly I think they are looking forward to eating the strawberries when they are next out at the marae!

Kiri Panirau and Kelly Barry turning the soil

Strawberry plants settling in to their new home

Planting at Te Kaio

Robin Wybrow introduced whānau to Clayton Wallwork, head of Forest and Biodiversity at Orion. Clayton came to kōrero with whānau about the potential for recloaking the Te Kaio Bay Farm with native trees and shrubs. We discussed some of the things that are important to us as whānau and kaitiaki of the whenua and we imagined what it might be like to have bird life thriving on the whenua and even the possibility of seeing pōhutukawa flowering once again. It was great to have the time to dream about what might be possible now and in the future. As always, we were blessed to have whānau supporting the weekend. Ngā mihi Kusal for spending the weekend with us and for getting to know our whānau and sharing kōrero with us. Kia ora Theo for being there to support our kaupapa – your presence is always appreciated. Ngā mihi Jackie B for feeding us all weekend and hosting our Saturday night housie game, even if Anita did win most of the prizes! And of course, to all of our whānau who came out to share, learn and connect, tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koutou!

Clayton Wallwork, Kelly Barry and Kiri Panirau

Our wānaka are time for whānau to come together and connect with each other and the whenua, it’s beautiful to see whānau more and more engaged each time we hold a wānaka. It feels so special to see our tamariki getting to spend time at the marae with their cousins.

Jordan Phillips, Nick Barry and Ana Gray Whakawhānaungatanga between cuzzies

Jackie B keeping us fed

Boys time on the trampoline

Outdoor games for the big kids and little kids

Wairewa Wānaka 2022

Wairewa Rūnanga Health hub day

Building on the momentum of our previous wānaka we are excited to announce dates for our next two wānaka: 15 and 16 January and 4 and 5 March. Save the dates e te whānau! We’re also teaming up with the Wairewa Mana Tangata portfolio to run a wānaka in line with the health hub day so keep an eye out on our Facebook and your emails for the dates for that one!

Mana Tangata Pou are looking to hold a whānau health hub day out at Wairewa Marae before the end of summer. We will have a range of health providers available at your disposal as well as some fun activities. More details to follow via email and Facebook. If you haven’t already completed the Wairewa Hauora Review survey, please do so as this will help us determine what sort of providers we have at the health hub

Distributions

We can support our registered members with the following distributions: • • • • • • • •

Kaumātua healthcare School uniforms School supplies Drivers’ licenses Swimming lessons School camps Continuing or higher education Covid – Emergency relief fund grant

If you would like an application form, please email: wairewawhanauora@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Some criteria apply.

Wairewa Rūnanga Registration

We welcome new registrations and appreciate receiving new contact details from current registered members. Our registration form is now available online: https://www. wairewamarae.co.nz/register or send a request to: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi. nz

Wairewa Rūnanga website update

Our new website is live and vibrant. You will find some beautiful full colour pictures, Wairewa information, history and rūnanga events: www.wairewamarae.co.nz

Please update your address details when they change. We have had a lot of members telling us they moved a long time ago.

Ōnuku Rūnanga Takapūneke

On Tuesday 8 November, Ōnuku whānau, Christchurch City Council and members of the Akaroa Civic Trust gathered at Takapūneke to bless the site under the guidance of James Robinson, ahead of commencing of the first stage of construction of the Takapūneke landscape masterplan.

Developed jointly by Christchurch City Council and Ōnuku Rūnanga, the master plan looks to acknowledge the cultural and historical importance of the site, which was the scene of a massacre in 1830. Stage one will be undertaken in two parts. The first part will involve terracing and the creation of a flat platform area for a pou, along with paths in the form of a Takarangi, an intersecting double spiral. The pou is being designed and created by renowned Ngāi Tahu carver Fayne Robinson. It will be completed in time for a formal opening on Saturday 5 February 2022, hosted by Ōnuku Rūnanga and attended by a government minister. Stage two will see feature lighting installed for the pou along with planting, furniture and palisade fencing and a handwashing area at the Stanley Place entrance. It is expected part two will be completed before the inaugural Matariki public holiday on 24 June. The reserve was registered as wāhi tapu (place of outstanding historical and cultural heritage values) in 2002. 18

“This is the first step towards mana whenua reclaiming our history and reconnecting with Takapūneke. It resets how this significant site will be understood, engaged with and how our histories are remembered,” says Rik Tainui, Chairperson of Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one at this time. Our thoughts are with you. Please let us know so that we can support you.

Notice of Whakapapa Wānaka – Romia and Peneamine Te Kihi

The wānaka will start on a Saturday morning and end after lunch on Sunday. Funding has been obtained via the Ngāi Tahu Fund to support whānau to attend. Kai and accommodation on the marae are also included.

A Whakapapa wānaka is currently being planned for February 2022, to be held at Waihao marae. Exact dates to be confirmed before Christmas. All descendants of Romia (K:426) and Peneamine Te Kihi (K:321) are invited to attend. This will include a large range of whānau lines (including Heath, Paiki, Tumaru, Thomas, Te Whao, Huruhuru, Pukurakau, Chasland, Saunders and Peneamine to name just a few). All descendants are welcome.

Further information will be announced via the weekly Waihao news email. If you wish to receive updates regarding the wānaka, please contact Liam below. Ngā mihi, Liam Stoneley - 5 x great grandchild of Romia & Peneamine E: Liamstoneley1@gmail.com M: 027 313 0025

The kaupapa of the wānaka is to share whakapapa (written and oral), stories on Romia, Peneamine and their tamariki, show whānau pictures and re-connect lost or old ties between the extended whānau. 19

COVID-19: Getting a vaccine protects you and your whānau.

We can expect to see an increase in numbers of positive cases, so make sure you: • Use your QR code scanner everywhere you go. • Wear masks, ensuring you discard disposable ones daily and wash material ones. • Be vigilant with hand washing, sanitising. • Follow the social distancing rules. • Get tested if you have ANY symptoms, even if mild. Delta can spread fast through the community. If you haven’t had your first dose, now is the time to get vaccinated.

Whānau hui:

The next whānau hui will be on Sunday 20 February 2022. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka and your weekly news sent out on Mailerlite email platform. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. If you are not receiving the weekly news and would like to, please let us know.

You may have friends and whānau wanting to get vaccinated, so please support them to find a vaccination site and offer to go with them if they are needing support. DON’T WAIT – GET VACCINATED NOW!

Māra kai

Office closure over Kirihimete

A warm welcome to Guillermo, māra kai coordinator for our Kōanga Kai initiative. Guillermo will be re-invigorating our gardens and greenhouses at the marae and supporting our whānau to establish their own māra in their homes. Have you signed up yet? Ask us how!

Please take note that the office will close at 5pm on 23 December, and re-open on 13 January 2022. We wish to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and Mere Kirihimete and look forward to seeing you again in the new year. Haere ora, haere pai

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Taieri flathead galaxiids on the Upper Waikouaiti

Korako and Julia joined DOC on Thursday 4 November to do surveying for Taieri flathead galaxiids on the Upper Waikouaiti North branch, located on the El Dorado farm property. Julia said, “It was wonderful to encounter our native species such as Taieri flathead galaxiids (Threat Status: Nationally Vulnerable), kōura (freshwater crayfish), upland bullies in all the survey sites and we were quite excited to discover that two of the sites did not have trout". DOC was undertaking these surveys as part of their non-migratory galaxiids protection programme. The overarching objective is to identify populations of non-migratory galaxiids (such as Taieri flatheads) and trout. Another part of the objective was to figure out if barriers to trout passage exist within the waterways to prevent trout from encroaching on galaxiid habitat, these freshwater taonga are vulnerable to being eaten by trout. Our thanks go out to Eva De Jong and Liam Genever from DOC as well as Murray from El Dorado farms.

Maire Bouman Morgan

Maire Bouman Morgan has recently been admitted to the High Court of New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor on 19th of October. Maire is a mum of five tamariki, and taua to a granddaughter. And was motivated to study law after experiencing domestic violence and post separation abuse. The experience accentuated for Maire the need for better understanding of domestic violence within the system and its flow on effects to women, children and communities and highlighted systemic failures in protecting our most vulnerable which is tamariki. Needless to say, Maire’s Mum and Aunties are very proud as we all are! What an inspiration for other Māori wahine! Kātahi rā koe!!! Maire is now employed as a Litigation Solicitor for Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children working in family and youth justice areas.

The Crafting of Taonga Pūoro

Isaac Te Awa grew up in Murihiku where he initially trained as a Nurse at SIT. After 11 years living in Australia, he returned home to Aotearoa in 2019. Isaac now works at Te Papa as Curator Mātauranga Māori and has a diverse interest within te ao Māori and a passion for the reconnection of taonga Māori to people, place, and community. Isaac is an active practitioner and researcher of Māori weaving and carving with a special interest in the revitalisation and documentation of traditional technique, practice, and knowledge. Isaac has been busy lately producing many articles. One recently is Te Pū me te Oro: The Crafting of Taonga Pūoro for The Pantograph Punch. This piece tells the kōrero of three makers and players of taonga pūoro. Massive mihi to The Pantograph Punch for giving so many pūoro essays a home this year.

12th Annual East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki together with the East Otago Taiāpure Management Committee hosted the 12th Annual Research Evening on the Huriawa Peninsula. The event was sponsored by Coastal People Southern Skies from the Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) based at the University of Otago. A range of talks were given by students from the University of Otago who are undertaking research within and based around the East Otago Taiāpure. This included work on pāua, leopard seals, Hector’s Dolphins, estuarine health and the chemical qualities of kaimoana. Huriawa provided a wonderful venue for this event, and we were blessed with a beautiful evening to share the excellent work of students, the company of the local community and excellent kai.

L-R Chris Hepburn, Giverny Forbes, Steph Bennington, Hannah Williams, Saskia Foreman, Ioan Fuller, Finn Ryder, Louise Bennett Jones

Huriawa looking towards Mataīnaka

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou He Mihi Aroha

Māturuturu ana kā roimata ki a rātau kua whatukarokaro ana ki tua o Paerau. E rere atu ana kā tai o aroha ki a koutou kā whānau, ka urupā o rātau mā i tēnei wā. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, including Tahana Danny Tauwhare and Thelma June Baxter. We send our aroha to you all across the miles. To the Tamati whānau in Waitara who recently lost their mother, Ira Uatoahu (Aunty Pop), a great mokopuna to Raniera and Nani Ellison, the last of her siblings, may you find comfort in your memories and from 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.

The golden years

We wish everyone celebrating longevity at this time a very happy birthday and may you enjoy many more happy years to come.

Paul Karaitiana enjoys whitebait patties for breakfast on his 91st birthday. Photo by Natalie Karaitiana.

Janece Taiaroa celebrated 81 years in October, congratulations dear Janece. Photo by Michelle Taiaroa McDonald.

Tamatea – 75th Anniversary 1946—2021

We also acknowledge the longevity of our wharenui Tamatea – 75 years in December! Tamatea was opened on Saturday 7 December 1946 by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Peter Fraser, replacing the original whare rūnanga, Te Mahi Tamariki. The old buildings were not built from treated wood so a time came when Te Iwi Erihana (David Ellison) took a leading role in urging the need for a new building. Money was collected from friends of the marae and the public who subscribed liberally including from hapū members and the Kōpūtai Māori Trust. There were also street collections in the city and the Government subsidised the amount raised. On Saturday, 6 October, 1945, a closing social was held in Te Mahi Tamariki where Mrs Maaki Karetai, the wife of Hori Karetai addressed the hapū, urging the rakatahi to be true to their best Māori traditions and customs; to take an active interest in the affairs of the kāika and to respect and honour the memory of their tupuna. During the rebuild, Tamatea’s now iconic carvings were cast in concrete and plaster from a whare of Ngāti Porou origins which was accessible at the time in the Otago

Te Wharenui Tamatea, 75th anniversary 7 December 1946 – 7 December 2021.

Museum. Ngāi Tahu is connected by whakapapa to Ngāti Porou with Tahu Pōtiki being a close relation of Porourangi; Te tokotoru o te tuākana, te tokotoru o te tāina, te tokoono a Hemo-ki-te-Raki. Many gatherings of the hapū and manuhiri have taken place in Tamatea over the years including takihaka, kawe mate, hura kōhatu, and hui on all manner of subjects and opinions where we aspire to individual and collective development. Here’s to many more occasions of vigorous debate, shared sorrow, and heartfelt celebrations in the years ahead.

Commemoration—Hapū members support Memorial to honour NZ war objectors

We have many memorials to those who gallantly died in the service of King and country, much of our national identity is based on their exploits and sacrifice, their deeds rank high in our national memory. But so too should men of conscience like Archibald Baxter, be remembered for their compassion and commitment to humanity, in search of the enduring peace, to not take up arms on moral grounds.”

On 29 October Ōtākou upoko Edward Ellison and rakatahi hapū member Tūmai Cassidy attended the opening of the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden, which is New Zealand’s first memorial for conscientious objectors to military conscription. Along with other Kāi Tahu whānau Edward and Tūmai have tūpuna who objected to subscription, and who fought in both wars as well. Edward Ellison welcomed everyone and spoke about his great grandfather Raniera Ellison who was a loyal follower of the prophet Te Whiti o Rongomai and a regular visitor to Parihaka Pā. In November 1892 he wrote the following diary entry:

What better way to honour and remember Archibald Baxter than to quote his own words: "I have suffered to the limit of my endurance, but I will never in my sane senses surrender to the evil power that has fixed its roots like a cancer on the world."

“Kaua e whāia e koe ko te taonga, engari ko te tika tāu e whai ai – translated as; don’t allow yourself to follow that which may merely be fanciful, but you should pursue what is just.”

The pursuit of lasting peace is an honourable and worthy cause, Archibald Baxter and his compatriots paved the way for that discussion and non-violent solutions, e kore e wareware rātou, pai mārire e, kia ora tātou.

Te Whiti preached passive resistance in the face of great adversity, through land confiscation, the sacking of Parihaka Pā, and incarceration of many of his followers in the South Island, including here in Ōtepoti/Dunedin. The ‘ploughmen’ as they were known may not have had political sway or the mood of the nation on their side, but they certainly had moral courage and just grounds for resisting peacefully the excesses of the colonial government. The legacy of Parihaka and the torment of that time live on, there are few memorials to those who died defending their land here in Aotearoa, but there is one here in Ōtepoti/Dunedin named Rongo – in the name of peace. Edward said: “It is in this context I honour and respect Archibald Baxter and his fellow conscientious objectors during WW1, at a time when the nation was called to arms, in a surge of loyalty to Mother England, that galvanised so many to take up arms.

Edward Ellison welcoming those who gathered at the opening of the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden. Behind him wearing a red scarf is Emeritus Professor and founder of the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago, Professor Kevin Clements. Behind him on the right is Tūmai Cassidy. Photo by Julianne Clarke-Morris.

There is no doubt those who chose the path of conscientious objectors were terribly brave and courageous to consistently maintain their stance against great odds, persecution and personal suffering. They truly do deserve to be remembered and honoured for their beliefs and sacrifices, that many may have held but few so publicly demonstrated.

Amongst the WWI objectors were hundreds of Māori objectors, particularly from Taranaki and Waikato, where men loyal to the peaceful Kingitanga rejected conscription. Yet, some Christian objectors were exempt by membership of recognised peace churches while others such as Methodist or Anglicans couldn’t count

on automatic religious exemption. Others not exempt were socialists, and Irish objectors – who like the Māori objectors – rejected the call to arms from the British Empire that had disenfranchised their people and used its army to suppress their resistance to colonial rule. While others rallied to the British Empire’s call following the outbreak of war in 1914, Otago farmer Archibald Baxter was determined never to become a cog in a killing machine on a scale the world had never seen before. In mid-1917, he became part of ‘The 14’, a group of conscientious objectors chosen by the Government to go to the front as an example of how the state would retaliate against ‘defaulters’. Archibald was the final one of the 14 to stand his ground and refuse military service.

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson opens the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden with Tūmai Cassidy giving a helping hand to cut the ribbon. All photos taken and kindly supplied by Julanne Clarke-Morris, Anglican Taonga.

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson was in Dunedin to open the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden. He began with a word to honour the fallen, “The sacrifice, trauma, courage and loss of those who fought in war is acknowledged in memorials across New Zealand, and I acknowledge that again today. What we do today is to give full recognition, finally, to those whose courage (to resist war) also saw them experience trauma and hurt.” Grant Robertson also offered an apology for what Archibald Baxter and others had suffered at the hands of the state, “This memorial’s depiction of Field Punishment Number 1 is a stark reminder of the suffering of Archibald Baxter and other conscientious objectors. Today it would – and indeed should be – seen as a gross and inhumane form of state-sponsored torture. And for what it is worth, on behalf of a Government who in some way was part of that in our past, I want to say sorry. I want to say it was wrong.” Excerpts used with permission by the Anglican Taonga (https://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/news/our_ heritage/baxter_memorialopens)

Katherine Baxter, centre, a descendent of Archibald Baxter, speaks on behalf of families of conscientious objectors. Left Dep Prime Minister Grant Robertson, right Edward Ellison. Photo by Julanne Clarke-Morris

An interpretive panel at the Archibald Peace Garden tells the story of those who suffered Field Punishment Number 1. Photo by Julanne Clarke-Morris.

Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau

In the early 18th century, local chief Tukiauau and his Kāti Mamoe iwi, pursued by Kāti Kurī, took temporary refuge on Whakaraupuka (Ram Island) setting up their nohoaka. His name remains attached to the wetlands, while the swamp complex remained an important food basket and precious place for later peoples. In early farming days most of the Taiari Plains wetlands were drained and converted to farmland, leaving just two of the original lakes (Waihora and Waipōuri) and their adjacent swamps. Even parts of Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau / Sinclair Wetlands were farmed. Traces of drains and fence lines are still visible, but from 1960 under the ownership of the late Horrie Sinclair farming ceased, along with pumping out of water. In 1984 he announced his intention to gift the wetlands to Ducks Unlimited New Zealand Limited. In 1986 a Queen Elizabeth II National Trust open space covenant was registered against the property titles. In 1998 the property was returned to Kāi Tahu as part of the Ngāi Tahu Claim Settlement Act. Read more about Te Nohoaka Tukiauau / Sinclair Wetlands on The Wetlands » Sinclair Wetlands (tenohoaka.org.nz) 24

Te Nukuroa o Matamata | Jobs for Nature Project

The lower Taiari (Taieri) catchment area, including the Waihora/Waipōuri wetland complex, is internationally recognised as a precious refuge for many threatened and endangered species. Traditionally, this area was utilised by Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe and Kāi Tahu over many generations as a significant mahika kai resource and it is of utmost cultural importance to local hapū today. Te Nukuroa o Matamata project is a three-year, $5 million project implemented by Ōtākou. It is funded by the Te Kāwanataka o Aotearoa (New Zealand Government’s) Mahi mō te Taiao (Jobs for Nature) programme, which is helping to revitalise communities and stimulate the economy through nature-based employment. The Te Nukuroa o Matamata project seeks to: •

Reverse the negative effects of drainage, deforestation and introduced species which have contributed to degradation of water quality and loss of biodiversity in the catchment by managing invasive species and restoring native habitat.

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Draw upon mātauraka Kāi Tahu (traditional knowledge of Kāi Tahu iwi) to empower kaitiakitaka by rejuvenating mahika kai (gathering of food and other resources) and ensuring the intergenerational connection of whānau/community to their traditional waterways and resources and the tapuwae (footprints) of our tipuna (ancestors).

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Create pathways of learning, skills development and mahi (work) that create opportunities into the future.

From left: Glen Riley, Wetlands Coordinator – Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau, Tūmai Cassidy, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Hapū member and Kaimahi Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau, Nadia Wesley-Smith – Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Manager, Kat Mitchell – Project Manager, Te Nukuroa o Matamata and Ian Bryant, Chair Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau Trust met up to discuss ways in which the two projects will work together to rejuvenate and restore the native wetlands in the Taiari / Waipōuri catchment areas.

Stronger outcomes for all Ngāi Tahu communities with Police-Ngāi Tahu agreement

Police and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have formalised their important relationship with the signing of an official partnership agreement at Ōtākou Marae. The agreement will see the Ngāi Tahu Property develop new stations and other law enforcement buildings in the South Island. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chief executive officer Arihia Bennett said the deal would involve redeveloping old police stations and building new infrastructure for the service. Bennett said the agreement also involved working with police to improve outcomes for mana whenua. “There are two parts to this agreement,’’ she said. “It has that business development side, but there is also the social and cultural aspects of greater relationships and greater cultural outcomes that can be infused into practices in that region. The police commissioner is very clear about creating whānau-friendly environments where whānau and the community can come and engage with the police, with an emphasis on safety, but in a way that is not too confronting.” Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said “This step forward together with Ngāi Tahu is a visible, and tangible example of this investment, and I am positive this is a building block towards achieving aspirations of Māori in the Ōtākou region.” Work is already underway to look at redeveloping the Dunedin Central Police Station into a policing hub, to ensure this

space better serves the community. The stations will be places of manaakitanga, providing services to the community and enabling public safety – a hub that welcomes the community in, and a building that is tailored to the unique characteristics of the community it serves.

Kā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou ki a koutou. Kia hari, kia koa, kia noho haumaru koutou i roto i te manaakitaka o te wāhi karo – have a great Christmas and New Year break whānau!

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Hokonui Rūnanga Kia ora koutou Seasons greetings from the team here at Hokonui, what a busy and disrupted year it has been so far. We would like to take the time to wish you all the best for the festive season.

Hokonui Rūnanga Office Closure (Christmas & New Year)

Kaumātua Health Days

Sadly, due to level two we have not been able to hold our Kaumātua Health Days but we look forward to getting these back up and running next year.

Our office will close from the 17th of December this year and will reopen on the 17th of January 2022. We will still be contactable via email or Facebook messenger.

Taurite Tū Exercise

We have started our weekly exercise classes for kaumātua, our kaumātua love getting out for weekly exercise.

Tabuvae Thomson carving workshop

Tabuvae Thomson, local Kāi Tahu carver from Murihiku Pounamu engaged the rangatahi of the Hokonui Alternative Education space and the kōhine of Pito Mata, a local mentoring programme, in a two-day Pounamu wānanga.

Kaupapa Taiao team update

The Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team has had a busy November with all sorts of projects happening. The Hokonui Hills biodiversity project is looking to start putting out traps at Forest Hill and the Hokonui Hills over the coming months. Kanakana monitoring is being undertaken at the Mataura Falls and seed collection is back happening around Murihiku. There have also been school visits to the wetlands at the Hokonui Rūnanga. The focus of the month has been getting the Kaitiaki Tauira programme up and running. Leading the charge on this project has been new staff member Abby-Lee Evans. The Kaitiaki Taiao Tauira Programme is an initiative codeveloped by the Hokonui Rūnanga and LINZ. The Programme is a 3-year initiative for tauira to experience different environmental and conservation mahi associated with the rūnanga and gain qualifications while working. The programme will assist the successful candidates to plan career pathways and develop necessary skills for future employment in environmental mahi. Tauira will work in the Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team to learn about Ngāi Tahu iwi and what it means to be a kaitiaki of the land, the spiritual connection to the land and how to protect our many taonga. All while gaining practical skills and knowledge to grow as kaitiaki and enhance te ao tūroa.

This is the first time Tabuvae has held a workshop via Zoom, but his commitment to offering this opportunity to our rangatahi has made it a great success. As the rangatahi created their taonga Tabuvae shared his knowledge and experiences with them and even though he was not with us physically, his encouragement and enthusiasm motivated our rangatahi to be diligent in their mahi. Our Kaiako Tamara Ramage and Kaiāwhina Bex Brown and Matu Coleman-Clarke were ecstatic to see the attention each rangatahi applied to the planning of their taonga and the determination they showed to the completion of these pieces.

Murihiku Regeneration

needed to make a transformation that decarbonised the economy and solved the challenge of environmental destruction. Hydrogen would help meet domestic emission targets “and we could export it to a world that’s crying out for green energy" he said.

Story below supplied by The Southland Times, 24th November 2021 – Written by Louisa Steyl Murihiku Regeneration hope to create more than 5000 jobs in Southland in the next five to ten years as the region transitions towards a green economy.

Green energy would be a point of difference because much of the hydrogen being produced elsewhere was still using fossil fuels – but a plant at Tiwai Point would be able to draw on the Manapouri hydro scheme.

Programme director and Hokonui Rūnanga executive coordinator, Terry Nicholas, said they would do this through projects like the Te Tapu o Tāne native nursery, seaweed farming, new ways of using food and fibre and possibly even the world's largest hydrogen power production plant. The four Papatipu Rūnanga of Murihiku have also launched the Te Ara Aukati (pathways without barriers) programme in partnership with the Ministry of Education to ensure their rangatahi are ready for the change, with the skills and knowledge that will be needed for the future they envision.

Fortescue Future Industries Director Felicity Underhill – a former Southlander – said the company was working through how hydrogen could be certified to assure theirs came from the greenest source. Fortescue is building a portfolio of green energy and green hydrogen projects around the world and founder Dr Andrew Forrest is keen to add Southland to the list. Speaking in a pre-recorded message from London after attending COP 26, Forrest said the demand for hydrogen would only grow as industries started switching their fuels. The focus would be to find solutions for the highest carbonised industries like heavy transport, ships and rail, he said.

With the firm belief that science and innovation will drive the region’s success, the collective hosted a Science and Innovation Wānanga in Invercargill.

Hydrogen-powered trucks and buses are already being used in the North Island, but South Island businesses could not do so without a steady supply of fuel. University of Otago professor Sally Brooker spoke about the research partnerships being established in New Zealand. Beyond transport, hydrogen could also be used to heat homes, cook, and produce more climate-friendly fertiliser, she said.

Murihiku Regeneration was set up in the wake of Rio Tinto’s announcement that it would close the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point – one of the region’s largest employers and exporters – at the end of 2024. Much of the conversation at the Science and Innovation Wānanga was around opportunities in the hydrogen industry, which would be a good fit for Tiwai Point, given the deep basin in Bluff Harbour and the steady supply of green electricity from the Manapōuri hydro scheme – which currently powers the smelter.

Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods said the Government was committed to building environmental, economic, and social resilience in Southland – regardless of whether the smelter closed or not. “Southland has been here far too many times. Southlanders deserve certainty about their future.”

Meridian Energy development general manager Guy Waipara and Contact Energy general manager of strategy James Flannery shared their partnership plans for a possible hydrogen plant. The two believed the 600 megawatt-plant could be up and running by 2025. A three-part feasibility study has already been completed and a request for proposals to build and develop infrastructure on the land at Tiwai Point will go out in December, before the companies make a final investment decision in late 2023. Pointing to the impacts of climate change, upoko (head) Tā Tipene O’Regan said the South Island and Aotearoa

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau We are now at the end of what has been a challenging and eventful year for the rūnaka, one in which we have had to adapt to the ever-changing landscape and explore different ways of working and doing business. The introduction of Zoom has enabled many whānau to attend virtual meetings which has helped us stay in touch. It looks like remote working will be here for a long time and the sooner we adapt to this the better we will be placed for the future. The absence of international tourists has had the effect of us seeing casual whānau visitors who’ve popped into our office to introduce themselves whilst visiting. So please feel free if you’re in the area to drop by and introduce yourselves. Alternatively, if you have a planned visit, contact us here and let us know and we will try to accommodate any requests that you may have. We ran several volunteer and whānau working trips over to Rarotoka throughout 2021. These trips have primarily been to undertake general maintenance and to continue the planting programme and the eradication of pest plants such as gorse and broom. The major project for the year was the renewal of the water tanks and the installation of a water filtration system. This project had previously been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. This work is ongoing so if you’d like to become involved you know where we are. This is a time for us to reflect on the past year and enjoy time with our whānau. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa from our executive and staff to all our members, whānau and friends. If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and here is wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc Society will be holding a Special Meeting to run the Election Process for our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative and Alternate Representative on Sunday 13 February 2022 at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. Nominations will open on 10 January 2022. These must be in writing and returned to the office by 4 February 2022. For further details on criteria please contact the Rūnaka office: Ph: 03 974 0204 Email: office@orakaaparima.org.nz Please note: Anyone wishing to apply for this position must be a registered member of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, over 18yrs of age and be an active member of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Tākitimu

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep 20 plus people. It is situated in the beautiful Jericho Valley approximately 40kms from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting, and fishing in the local area. Over the next few months, we have a few bookings for this venue but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a relaxing stay with whānau and friends.

Ki Uta ki Tai Waka Challenge

This event took place in Te Anau over the weekend of 23 and 24 October. This weekend was about getting whānau on the water, paddling and working together and to hopefully light the fire for those of us who need to keep paddling to become and stay healthy. I look forward to seeing the Te Anau community formulate their waka ama dream. A huge thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, whānau and friends who made this event such a success. Nā Karina Davis Marsden

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau in Fiordland? This property sleeps eight and is situated 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.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help us with the vast array of projects. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, including iwi representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird transfers or water monitoring or simply helping at the marae or nursery. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

Membership:

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 whilst others like us run separate lists. 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.

Awarua Rūnaka Membership:

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

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.

Christmas Office Hours:

Our office will close on Friday 17th December and re-open on Monday 17th January. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Korowai Wānanga:

If you are interested in attending a korowai wānanga please contact our office office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz for a registration form. This is a great way to learn how to make korowai and meet others on their journey to make theirs. We are still accepting registrations for this although currently we are not having overnight stays at our marae. We will have our dates out for 2022 shortly. 30

Rūnaka working with Cawthron Institute to survey karengo

Researchers from Nelson’s Cawthron Institute and Awarua Rūnaka (led by the Project Manager, Corey Bragg) are working together to better understand the status of karengo growing in and around Bluff. The research is part of a twoyear programme to understand the health-promoting potential of karengo, funded through the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, and is a collaboration between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Wakatū Incorporation, and Cawthron Institute. Awarua is one of three Papatipu Rūnaka involved with this project across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. The team conducted a simple ecological survey at sites around Bluff and The Catlins in September, near the peak of the seasonal growth of karengo. The aim of the work is to determine the species present, the extent of coverage and their relative abundance. Compositional analysis is being undertaken at Cawthron’s food testing and research laboratories. Tom Wheeler, who leads the Cawthron research team says, “This work will provide a basis for assessing the health of the resource over time and will also lead to understanding the health-promoting benefits of karengo”. Corey Bragg adds, “We hope that besides the scientific goals, this work will help to raise awareness and protection of one of our traditional food sources”. Awarua Rūnaka would like to thank Melvin Cain for assisting with this year’s collection. If you’d like to know more about this research, share information about karengo, or take part in future please get in touch.

Awarua Synergy

Awarua Synergy had the privilege of hosting Matt and Sarah Brown who co-founded the movement ‘She Is Not Your Rehab’, at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff with many attending the kōrero from our Māori Social & Health Services. Matt and Sarah also went along to Awarua Synergy the following morning to join in on their meeting and share their stories with the team. The event was generously sponsored by the Southern DHB, Well South, Te Rūnaka o Awarua and Awarua Synergy.

Baby News:

Congratulations to Victoria Evans and Gavvy Batth who welcomed Aalia Jonette Kaur Batth on 19th November 2021, 9lb 2oz. Her big brother Javahn is pleased to have a little sister.

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Taurahere Rōpū Te Kura o Ngā Kuri a Tarawhata Tēnā koutou katoa e te whānau, On 31 October we were privileged to have Jack Thatcher (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Porou and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti) talk to us about waka hourua (double hulled waka) and traditional Polynesian celestial navigation.

Kāi tahu ki Tauranga Moana with Jack Thatcher

It really brought home to me the intricacies that mātauranga Māori has, how it’s a knowledge base built over practice and time and understanding deeply the concepts and the natural world to be able to understand how to use it to journey like this. It also has made me think of the community needed to achieve this. Someone would need to lead the making of the sails, know how to gather and process resources, the making of the waka, someone to know how to store kai and how to acquire it on route, and the logistics involved in this. And so, so, much more!

Jack Thatcher talking to the whānau about Te Kura o Ngā Kuri a Tarawhata

We gathered at Aronui Marae where Jack talked about how he came to be involved in navigation, some of the journeys he has been involved with, some of the people he has been mentored by and has mentored, and the kura he has created to pass mātauranga on. It sounded to me like an almost impossible task and the sophistication which our ancestors had in the area of navigation is to me both inconceivable and understandable. I say understandable because Jack told us about how, slowly, our ancestors went from journeying short navigable distances to the Polynesian islands, and how they had developed waka to be able to achieve this. He then spoke about how they took a long, long, time to develop the technology that enabled bigger journeys, say to South America and Aotearoa. In this context of time and technological development it makes sense to me how they achieved this, although it’s still inconceivable to me, and definitely something I have no idea of the whakapapa, tikanga and kaupapa needed to achieve these journeys.

It is such a privilege that we got to sit with Jack Thatcher and hear about this and learn a little more about what it is to be Māori, how our tupuna got here, and to become a little more awestruck about their achievements. As always the meeting together and sharing has brought us closer and each time we meet I feel a little more connected with my whakapapa and I feel like I belong a little bit more. If you want to read more about Jack Thatcher, you can find an article at https: /I.stuff.co.nz/national/12545663/ following-the-stars-a-journey-back-into-te-ao-morirecognised-with-honour Nāku noa, Rebekah Manley 32

Te Whanganui-a-Tara taurahere

Next hui: Sunday 20 February 2022. Time and venue will be announced via email and our Facebook page (Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara) as we need to see what the COVID-19 situation means for meeting in person or not. Our email contact is: tewhanganuiatara.taurahere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 027-365-3993. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season with whānau.

We had a successful Zoom hui on Sunday 10 October 2021. We practised our waiata together and then had a fascinating kōrero led by Aunty Hauangi Parata, a whakapapa expert, on how the kupu of the waiata links to whakapapa which led all of us to making all sorts of connections to the kupu and between ourselves. It was really awesome.

Ngā mihi – Karen and Te Whanganui-a-Tara Taurahere rōpū

The Office

Kotahi Mano Kāika Kia Kūrehu

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

We have successfully completed two further cohorts of our kaupapa Hai Reo Tuku Iho. Hai Reo Tuku Iho is an online programme for whānau who wish to use te reo Māori in the home as a first language. The Ōtākou/Murihiku and Arowhenua/Waihao cohorts have learnt pūrākau, wetereo, reo o te kāika, kēmu, kīwaha, whakataukī/ākī and vocabulary over an eight-week period. It has been awesome to see our whānau grow in confidence, and the ability to use te reo Māori as a language of intergenerational transmission. Here are some quotes from our whānau who took part in the programme: “I enjoyed learning some history of te reo and Ngāi Tahu, the many words/phrases to use with my whānau every day. Before the course I didn’t know where to start, now I have resources to guide me. I also enjoyed the teachers; they were so lovely and made it fun.” “I felt like the environment was non-judgemental, there was continual flow from the previous week it never felt like hard work just being consistent.” “I love the step-by-step kōrero and not being embarrassed for getting something wrong. I finally have a couple of phrases and a few words I can say without thinking and now I’m not afraid to learn more.” “The style of teaching was kind, clear, and in bite sized chunks. Paired with the pukapuka it felt achievable. The visual resources/slides to support the learning were helpful, and when things were ‘physicalised’ that really helped too as a kinaesthetic learner. Learning more about our Kāi Tahu whakapapa, the origins/timeline of the dilution of our language, and the kōrero around colonisation was powerful.” 33

Kia Kūrehu is an immersion weekend wānaka for our whānau who have a good basic grasp of te reo Māori, but need another kaupapa between our beginner kaupapa, Kia Kūrapa, and our intermediate-advanced, Kura Reo, to extend their language proficiency. We held our first pilot in Māruaroa/June, which was a success. Ka mate kāika tahi, ka ora kāika rua. In these uncertain times it’s always good to have a back-up plan – especially when the health and wellbeing of our KMK whānau is our priority! The decision was made to move to an online delivery for the second Kia Kūrehu. A huge mihi to all those brave enough to not only take on a full immersion reo event but also the challenges of learning in an online environment. We had an amazing team of kaiako who were well prepared to teach our whānau. This was our first pilot for KMK in terms of running a full weekend wānaka online. There is nothing better than a face-to-face wānaka to learn te reo but in this time of uncertainty it is best to ensure our whānau and reo are thriving and healthy. Kāhore i ārikarika kā mihi ki kā kaiako i whakatake riaka ki te whakaako i tērā mutuka wiki ko hori. Kai te kāhui kura o Takaroa, kai kā manukura o te iwi, anei tō kapa e mihi ana ki a koutou, ki a Gaynor Hakaria (Kāi Tūāhuriri) rātau ko Karimoana Kururangi (Kāti Huirapa), ko Kare Tipa (Kāti Hāteatea). I ora te kaupapa i a koutou. Our last two kaupapa have shown that there is an increased desire for our whānau to engage in immersion wānaka so we look forward to continuing this kaupapa in the future.

Kāika Reo Profile: Nā Nicola Bitsossi

I spent years searching for a solution for our whānau to learn/progress our reo together, and ideally in the mita of our tūpuna. I knew that learning together would be the catalyst for using at home, rather than relying on individual courses and the tamariki learning through their respective kura. At a Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki (taurahere rōpū) wānaka, I was pleased to meet another Kāi Tahu whānau in the same position and we began a kōrero about how our whānau could potentially learn together. We contacted KMK and they gave us a solution. Tau kē! Around 35 Kāi Tahu whānau came together for a series of five wānaka, held every month (as COVID-19 restrictions allowed) on a Sunday afternoon. We hired a community venue with plenty of outside space for the tamariki to run around during break times, and also allow for kēmu outside. Each wānaka began with karakia and recap; and then we split into groups, pakeke (led by Matua Piripi McKibbin) and tamariki (Whaea Rosie Remmerswaal) for akoraka. The pakeke session was driven by discussions, context and broader understanding of the concepts. The tamariki session involved more ‘doing’. We all came together for paramanawa, and then for kēmu and karakia at the end. It was really special to have three generations together participating and learning the taonga that is our reo. Kā mihi nui ki a KMK for your support of this kaupapa which has ignited reo throughout two whānau groups, and normalised the use of it in our respective kāika.

Funding Round Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediateadvanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

Kāika Reo is a fund to Whānau Reo Fund support Kāi Tahu whānau provides financial Kā Manukura o te Reo groups to strengthen assistance for Kāi provides intermediate the use of te reo as an Tahu families to attend to advanced Kāi Tahu everyday language of immersion initiatives such learners and speakers communication within as: Kāi Tahu Papatipu of te reo with targeted the home. The fund will Rūnaka whānau based te financial assistance consider funding initiatives reo wānaka and events; to further develop focused on learning and and/or KMK whānau their Māori language using te reo as an everyday based te reo wānaka proficiency. Participants informal language within and events within the Kāi can apply for up to the home and community. Tahu takiwā. Applicants Participants can apply for $3,000 per person, can apply for up to per year. up to $3,500 per whānau $2,000 per whānau per cluster (four or more year. whānau), per year.

Next funding round closes: 25 February 2022

The Papakāika Reo fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te reo pathways within their Papakāika community. The Papakāika Reo fund provides targeted financial assistance to be used towards the te reo development of registered Kāi Tahu members.

Wātaka

We are currently adapting our programmes and whānau safety is our main priority. Please keep up to date on our Facebook page (facebook.com/kaitahureo) or our website (www.kmk.maori.nz). Please note Kura Reo Kāi Tahu has been cancelled for 2022.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Ki hea/where

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Taumata reo/ language level

Āhea/when

Ko whakakorea/cancelled for 2022

Kia Kūrapa

Awarua

28-30 Jan/Hānuere 2022

Beginners-Intermediate

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Ōtākou

19-22 Āpereira 2022

Intermediate-Advanced Reo Rumaki

Reo o te wā Whakanuia te Tau Hou Pākeha! Happy new year!

Rereka Kōrero

Kīwaha/ Kīrehu

Aukahatia tō waka Let’s get ready to go Hoake tātau! Let’s go!

Ka mihi o te wā Season’s greetings

Ko pau te hau Out of breath

Ko tā te manawa Time to relax

Kia kūrapa mai, kia kūrehu mai! Hurry up!

Haramai e taku haumi Join us my mate

Ko tā te ihu To have satisfied one’s hunger or thirst

Me haere ki tātahi? Should we go to the beach?

Ko whakapeto koi tātau We have exhausted all of our energy

Komohia tō whareama Put your hat on Kauraka koe e wareware i ō weruweru kaukau Don’t forget your togs

Taki te riroriro, te tohu o raumati A song of summer

Kia tūpato ki kā wai hohonu, koi toromi Be careful of the deep water, lest you drown

Kā manu a Rehua Insects of summer Kua tata kā pō o kā pōtiki a Rehua The summer nights have arrived

He makariri/ mahana te wai The water is cold/warm

Kua mahana kā rā o Hirika The warm days of early summer

Tīkina atu tō paparewa Go get your surfboard

He kihikihi tara ki te waru Summer choir

Kauraka e noho tūkeke ki roto i te whare, puta ki waho Don’t be lazy, go outside

Kua tahu a Rehua Rehua is a blaze Rehua kai takata Brutal heat

Ko hora a Tahu Kai is served

Ka kai taona ai e Rehua The foods ripened by Rehua

Whakataukī

Here are some extra kupu for you to use this summer!

Kā mihi o te wā ki a koutou kā whānau e noho haumaru ana.

Ngāi Tahu grants and scholarships

Did you know that we have a range of funding opportunities available to registered Ngāi Tahu members? Check them out below to see if you or your whānau members are eligible to apply. Ngāi Tahu Fund—(for support towards Ngāi Tahu cultural projects) When to apply? 1 July 2022 - 30 September 2022. Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu 18 years and over, Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū. Available funding: up to $5,000 for individuals, up to $30,000 for legal entities Taiawatea Grant—(for support towards rangatahi cultural leadership projects/events) When to apply? Open all year round Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu rangatahi aged 13–25, Ngāi Tahu associated rōpū Available funding: up to $500 for individuals, up to $500 for groups Taurahere Fund—(for support towards operational/administrative costs.) When to apply? Open all year round Who can apply? Recognised Ngāi Tahu Taurahere rōpū Available funding: $2,000 per annum per recognised rōpū Special Learning Assessments—(funding to assist whānau with special learning assessments for children with special educational needs.) When to apply? Open all year round. Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5–21. Available funding up to $940 (+GST where applicable) per child per financial year. *Funding for specialist learning assessments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tahua Taunaki Ākonga/Learner Support Fund—(funding to assist Ngāi Tahu tamariki with extra tuition sessions.) When to apply? Closing dates coincide with school terms (applications need to be submitted two weeks prior to the commencement of school terms – should applications be received after the dates below, they will roll-over to the following term) Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu attending school aged 5–21. Available funding: $470 per F/Y (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria $940 per F/Y (+GST where applicable) for those who meet the criteria and seeking remedial support/studying at NCEA level and requires support in two or more subjects *To see the full criteria, please visit our website. Kā Pūtea Grant—(base grant to support tertiary level studies) When to apply? 1 March 2022–1 November 2022 Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA tertiary level study or an international equivalent. Available funding: Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS): $250 (first year of study) $500 (every subsequent year) Kā Pūtea Proof of Engagement Grant (PoE)—(secondary grant aimed at encouraging whānau to connect, engage & give back to Ngāi Tahu regardless of their location) When to apply? 1 March 2022–1 November 2022 Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study or an international equivalent. Available funding: Based on a full-time course of 120 credits (1EFTS) Level 1 (PoE): $250, Level 2 (PoE): $500, Level 3 (PoE): $1,000

Kā Pūtea Scholarships—(contestable scholarships for students studying at a tertiary level) When to apply? Applications for this year are closed–2022 applications will open on 7 February and close on 8 April. Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu enrolled in NZQA tertiary level study or an international equivalent. Available funding: Targeted undergraduate scholarships (58 in total) – $1,500 First year students studying in NZ are not eligible to apply for scholarships as fees are free in the first year Papatipu Rūnanga scholarships (18 in total) – $1,500 Postgraduate scholarships ranging from $3,000–$10,000 (level of study determines level of funding available) Exceptional scholarships – please enquire for more information on exceptional scholarships

Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships—(to support Ngāi Tahu secondary school students experiencing hardships/difficulties in completing the school year/attaining a secondary school qualification) When to apply: Applications to support the 2022 academic year will open on 1 December 2021 and close on 11 February 2022 Who can apply? Registered secondary school students in years 10–13. Available funding: Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary.

Mazzetta Scholarships—(to assist Māori students studying fishing with an emphasis on commercial fishing and processing) When to apply? 1 June 2022-29 August 2022 Who can apply? Māori descendants studying the above. Available funding: Applications are assesed on a case-by-case basis and amounts will vary.

Sporting Achievement Grant—(to recognise regional and national sporting achievements) When to apply? Open all year round. Who can apply? Registered Ngāi Tahu members. Available funding: Regional – $100, National – $200

Pēpi Packs Ngāi Tahu Pēpi Packs is an initiative developed as an approach to whānau ora and tamariki ora. The wahakura is designed to encourage safe sleeping for our pēpi under six months old and also represents weaving in the latest strands of Ngāi Tahu – helping newborn Ngāi Tahu pēpi to grow a strong cultural connection to their iwi. Expectant parents can pre-register for a Pēpi Pack (if pēpi is on the way) OR full Pēpi Packs will be sent to all pēpi who are fully registered with Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu within their first six months of life. To pre-register for a Pēpi Pack or for more information, please visit our website or email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Kaumātua Grant Kaumātua Grants are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members turning 65 or older this year. This year’s grant of $325 was distributed in mid-November. If you are eligible to receive a Kaumātua Grant, but have not yet received any correspondence from us, please contact us on our details below to ensure that we have your up-to-date contact details. Recipients can choose whether they would like their grant to be paid into their Whai Rawa savings account or their personal bank account (either New Zealand or Australia). Kaumātua who wish to have their grant deposited into their personal bank account are required to provide us with a copy of their verified bank details. Please send a copy of your verified bank details to us at: Kaumātua Grants, PO Box 13 046, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand or scan/photograph it and email it to kaumatua@ngaitahu.iwi.nz If you would like to know more about any of the funding streams mentioned above, please contact the Ngāi Tahu Grants team on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) or via email: funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Or to see the full criteria/apply online, visit the ‘Whānau Opportunities’ page on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mauri ora!

Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill pānui Tēnā koutou katoa,

As you may be aware, significant reform of the health system is currently moving at pace. On 20 October 2021, the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill was introduced into Parliament. The Bill will govern the new health system to: • protect, promote, and improve the health of all New Zealanders • achieve equity by reducing health disparities among New Zealand’s population groups, particularly for Māori • build towards pae ora (healthy futures) for all New Zealanders A special Select Committee has been established to consider this Bill. The Pae Ora Legislation Committee is seeking written submissions on the Bill by 9 December 2021. Key provisions in the Pae Ora Bill Health system structure A key change resulting from the system reform is replacing the 20 district health boards with Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority. The Pae Ora Bill formally establishes these entities and provides them with powers to undertake their functions which are also set out in the Bill. The Bill gives statutory recognition to Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards and later in the process it will also define their powers and functions. The Māori Health Authority has been tasked with engaging iwi/Māori before these powers and functions are included in the Bill. The existing Iwi Relationship Boards (with current district health boards) have been named in the Bill as the new Iwi Māori Partnership Boards. We understand that this is an interim transitional measure, and that the form, composition, and boundary of these can change. Government officials have advised that these matters will be determined by iwi.

Health system strategy and accountability The system reform aims to establish a long-term strategic direction, with the Bill requiring key strategic and accountability documents including the: • Government Policy Statement on Health setting out the Government’s priorities and objectives for the health system • New Zealand Health, Hauora Māori, Pacific Health, and Disability Health strategies providing frameworks for improving health outcomes • New Zealand Health Plan, setting operational direction for delivering health services • Locality plans, assessing health needs at a local level and setting the outcomes and priorities for meeting those needs • New Zealand Health Charter, providing common values, principles, and behaviours to guide health entities and their workers. Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards will provide a local Māori perspective on how the health system is performing in relation to the needs and aspirations of Māori. Other provisions Other provisions in the Pae Ora Bill include: • a clause in Te Tiriti, setting out the way in which the Bill “provides for the Crown’s intention to give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi” (clause 6) • defining health system principles focusing on system equity, engagement with Māori, Māori decision-making authority, choice of quality services for Māori, and protecting and promoting health and wellbeing (clause 7) • establishing a Hauora Māori advisory committee to advise the Minister of Health before exercising specified powers with respect to the Māori Health Authority (clause 84) • the boundaries of localities are to be determined by Health New Zealand with the agreement of the Māori Health Authority (clause 48) • regional arrangements for Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority will be determined by the Minister of Health through regulations (clause 97(1)). Te Rūnanga response to the Bill Te Rūnanga is drafting a response to the Bill, which will be circulated for feedback towards the end of the month. The response will be based on the following principles which have been formed in response to discussions at Te Apārangi and Te Rūnanga: • Rangatiratanga – Ngāi Tahu has rights, interests, and responsibilities with respect to health and disability in our takiwā • Tiriti Partnership – an effective Tiriti Partnership in health and disability must be consistent with our Settlement and give effect to Te Tiriti principles. It must provide mechanisms for Ngāi Tahu to participate in ministerial decision-making and be effective at both policy and operational levels • Takiwā approach – the Ngāi Tahu takiwā shall form the Te Waipounamu boundary of any region and/or entities, including a Te Waipounamu Iwi Māori Partnership Board • Iwi/hapū-led approach – the health and disability system must prioritise, resource, and strengthen capability for iwi/hapū-led models of care for holistic wellbeing • Reliable data – data, including at iwi level, must be available and accurate, to support monitoring and accountability, and to inform decision-making • Accountability – monitoring mechanisms must enable iwi, hapū and whānau to hold the Treaty Partner to account • Manaakitanga – consistent with our values, Te Rūnanga shall work with and manaaki ngā mātāwaka in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā, and advocate for other minority groups as appropriate.

Matched Savings deadline is coming – plus be in to win!

Time is running out to secure your Matched Savings for 2021 so that you can qualify for up to the maximum $200* Matched Savings contribution from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in March next year. Contribute to your Whai Rawa account in 2021 and you could be in to win one of two $500 Mitre 10 vouchers to jazz up your whare and garden for the summer season! Wehi nā!

Improve your whare and garden with $500 ‘on the house’ from Whai Rawa!

Every member who contributes to their Whai Rawa account in 2021 will go into the draw to win one of two $500 Mitre 10 vouchers – plus 5 lucky members will also get a mīharo te reo Māori doormat as well! Welcome your manuhiri in style! Vouchers are not able to be exchanged for cash. See our general terms and conditions for all competition rules at www.whairawa.com/competitiontermsandconditions Entries close 31 December 2021, winners drawn and announced week commencing 10 January 2022.

How can I get my Whai Rawa Matched Savings?

If you contribute $200 (or $50 for tamariki aged under 16) into your Whai Rawa account in the calendar year ending 31st December 2021 you will receive the maximum $200 Matched Savings* contribution to your account from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in March 2022. Matched Savings payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. For more information visit – www.whairawa.com/ms Make sure your payment is processed by the 31st December 2021 to qualify and that you reference the 6 digit registration number and surname of the Whai Rawa member who is to receive the money.

Further update to Tamariki contributions

As you are aware COVID-19 has impacted many businesses, iwi, hapū and whānau, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu included. As part of 2021 budgeting reviews Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have reduced the amounts they contribute to Whai Rawa member accounts for 2021 and subsequently there will be no Annual Distribution paid to all members in March 2022 for the 2021 calendar year. Te Rūnanga will make a class distribution(s) such that all child members, irrespective of their savings contribution, will receive $200* (total for combined matched savings and/or special ‘class distribution’). Pēpi Distributions remain unchanged. * 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). If you do not notify us of your correct rate, you will be taxed at the highest applicable rate of 39%. Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following payment. Download our PDS at www. whairawa.com/pds.

Member Statements

Your 6-monthly Member Statements for 1 April – September 30, 2021 are now available. You should have received an update on how to access your Member Statements by email or by post. You will need to log into your online account to view and download your statement. Login here www.whairawa.com/login If you would like help accessing multiple statements you are an Account Holder for, please get in touch by emailing statements@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Do we have your correct email address on file?

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

Kirihimete Closure

This year the Whai Rawa tima will be on leave from midday Thursday 23 December 2021. We will be back in the office on Monday 10 January 2022. We will respond to your messages in the New Year. Have a happy and safe holiday with your whānau. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! 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 Whai Rawa Fund Limited is the issuer of the Whai Rawa Unit Trust. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement is available at www.whairawa.com/pds. 40

Pānui Te Arateatea

Kia ora e te whānau matatini o Kāi Tahu whānau, Ko Ruatau Perez au, nō Tuhoe ki Waikaremoana, nō Ngapuhi ki te Hokianga ahau. I trained under a tohunga Hohepa Delamere more often known as Papa Joe (Whanau-ā- Apanui, Kāi Tahu) for 10 years, and since his passing carried on his teachings sharing throughout the North Island, Australia and Europe. Papa Joe often travelled back to Te Waipounamu, and since I’ve been here it’s been awesome to hear the stories of those he connected to and the lives he touched with while he was alive. A few years ago I moved to Ōtautahi with my partner and this year with the support of Te Pūtahitanga we established Te Arateatea Whare Hauora offering mirimiri, romiromi and running wānanga out of our clinic in Woolston. We have had a lot of whānau feel the benefits and have had people come to learn and train from all around the motu. Our kaupapa is to continue to share this mātauranga to empower whānau to heal through Te Ao Māori and deepen our connection to Papatūānuku. Next year 2022, we are hoping to connect more with hapū and whānau throughout Te Waipounamu to share this mātauranga with mana whenua who would Iike to reconnect with our traditional Māori modality of healing our tinana, our wairua and our whenua. These wānanga will be for those interested in the philosophies of "mirimiri and romiromi mātauranga Māori bodywork" or for those who are just interested in healing themselves. If you or your whānau, or any rūnanga would like to hold wānanga or are interested in this kaupapa please feel free to connect with us www.tearateatea.com Mauri Ora, Ruatau and Hannah

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Date and time: 12 February 2022 commencing at 10.00 am Location: Te Rau Aroha Marae, 12 Bradshaw St, Bluff Light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the non-Rakiura Māori business at 12.00 pm, before the resumption of the meeting for Rakiura Māori.

Administering Body no later than 5.00 pm 14 January 2022. No late nominations will be accepted. Work programmes under consideration by the Administering Body for the 2022 year will be presented at the meeting. Research programmes both current and proposed for 2022 year will be presented at the meeting.

Permits to enter the Rakiura Tītī Islands (formerly Crown Islands) in accordance with the Rakiura Tītī Islands Bylaws 2005 will be dealt with at this meeting. Applications for permits must be in writing on the form set out in the Bylaws and must be received on time. Note – the closing date for building and entry permits for non-Rakiura Māori (except whānau) is 5.00 pm 14 January 2022. Permits for Rakiura Māori and their whānau to enter the islands must be received by 12 noon on permit day.

Nomination forms and permit application forms are available from the Secretary. All correspondence to be forwarded to the Secretary. Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body, PO Box 316, Invercargill 9840 or email rtiabcontact@gmail.com Na Tane Davis Chairman Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body

Elections will be held to fill three vacancies on the Administering Body. Nominations for these positions must be on the appropriate form and be received by the

Māori Communities COVID-19 fund

In October, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu submitted two applications to the Māori Communities COVID-19 fund on behalf of a number of our Whānau Ora partners. We were delighted that the Ministerial Overview Group approved the full $890,000 we applied for across nine entities. Our proposals focused on accelerating Māori vaccinations, building on the existing work of our Whānau Ora partners including vaccination clinics, events, mobile outreach, food distribution, communication and removing barriers to vaccination. The proposal from Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu in Waihōpai was particularly creative, with a strategy to go door-todoor in areas with high Māori populations, visiting isolated communities, running campaigns at kura and kōhanga and at events and basically to be where their whānau work, live and play. Other partners who put forward successful applications include Uruuruwhenua Health in Alexandra, Te Hā o Kawatiri in Westport, the Māori Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI) and Whānau Whanake in Ōtautahi. Other entities included Waitaha Health and He Waka Tapu (Hurunui and Ashburton); Mobile Industrial Health (Queenstown) and the COVID-19 referral support team we have established with the CDHB Community and Public Health.

Wave 16 coming soon

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching Wave 16 in the new year. We’re looking for innovators, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs who have an idea for a kaupapa that will support their whānau and community. Wave 16 can support with a whole range of things, from creating māra kai and hosting wānanga, to growing a whānau business or starting a brand new one. We are welcoming applications for ideas just like these and more, although we are especially interested in kaupapa that will help support educational transformation for our tamariki and rangatahi, after all of the disruptions they have had over the past two years. Applications for Wave 16 will be open from 17 January to 28 February 2022. Our team will be travelling around Te Waipounamu in January holding workshops where you can learn more about Wave funding and access support to complete your application. Visit our Facebook page or website for more information, give us a call on 0800 187 689, or email info@teputahitanga.org.

Kōanga Kai at Te Hohepa Kōhanga Reo

Earlier this year we were pleased to support Te Hohepa Kōhanga Reo in Ōtautahi through our Kōanga Kai initiative, allowing them to fulfil their dream of developing a new māra kai on their premises. They used their funding to purchase materials for garden beds, as well as potting mix, seeds, seedlings and a new fence. The tamariki were fascinated watching the māra kai being assembled, and once it was ready they were all involved in the planting of tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, corn, pumpkin, kamokamo, capsicum, strawberries and broccoli. These are all growing well and the tamariki love watering their garden and are looking forward to harvesting their first kai!

Tamariki at Te Hohepa Kōhanga Reo helping with the construction and watering of their new māra kai.

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, 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 and 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 are currently available.

Using Nohoanga

For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is 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.

Available for use from 16 August 2021

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 the use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your whanau. Hapuka River, Kaikōura Located on the beach front at Hapuka, north of Kaikōura township, this site is large open and flat with plenty of sun and all vehicle access. There are no facilities or access to drinking water at this site. This site is grazed by a small number of stock when not in use. Stock and electric fencing will be moved prior to use. Advanced booking essential. Waipara River [Township], Canterbury Located on the North bank of the Waipara River, approx. 1hr north of Christchurch City. This site is large and well sheltered, with plenty of camping nooks and all vehicle access. There are no facilities or access to drinking water at this site. Waikawa River, Murihiku Located on the bank of the Waikawa River at Niagara, about an hours drive east of Invercargill, this site is large and well sheltered with regenerating native bush. There is all vehicle access and no facilities or access to drinking water.

Tuckers Beach, Queenstown, Central Otago

Large, mostly flat, open grassed space, well sheltered. All vehicle access. Access to site is through a coded padlocked gate. Code given with authorisation. Users need to follow a waratah marked track to the site. There are no facilities or access to drinking water at this site. No fires. No drones. No firearms/shooting. The entitlement runs from September 1 to May 16 each year. Okarito Lagoon/River, Te Tai Poutini. Location at Ōkārito, West Coast, 20km north of Franz Josef. Large, relatively flat and open grassed space. Plenty of sun. All vehicle access to the site, but land may be boggy after prolonged rainfall. Public toilets are located at a nearby DOC camping ground. Walking tracks, historic sites, kayak operator and nature tours are located in the area. No domestic animals. This site is prone to flooding at times. There is a small airstrip located next to the nohoanga site.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 45 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

COVID-19 Vaccine s n io t s e u Q d e k s A ly t Frequen How can I protect myself and my whānau from COVID-19?

Getting vaccinated means you are far less likely to get really sick and go to hospital if you catch COVID-19. You are also less likely to pass COVID-19 on to your whānau, tamariki, and other people. Studies show that 95% of people who get 2 doses of the vaccine are protected against getting COVID-19 symptoms.

What is in the COVID-19 vaccine and how does it work?

Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine for hapū mama and breastfeeding mama?

The vaccine works by teaching your immune system to recognise and fight off the virus. It doesn’t have the virus in it, or anything that can affect your DNA. The vaccine can’t give you the disease. You can get the COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of pregnancy. People can get very sick if they get COVID-19 while pregnant. Getting vaccinated will minimise the chance of getting very sick and will also help protect your pēpi. There are no safety concerns for women who are breastfeeding. You do not need to stop breastfeeding to get the vaccine.

Is the vaccine safe for tamariki?

Protect what we

The vaccine is approved for tamariki aged 12 and over. Millions of children aged 12 and over have been vaccinated around the world. The vaccine meets strict standards for safety, efficacy, and quality. Get vaccinated to protect your whānau and your community.

Get vaccinated today. Find a vaccination clinic near you at www.VaccinateCanterburyWestCoast.nz

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This photograph is from the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board – Trevor Howse Collection. It shows three unidentified children at an unidentified location. Unfortunately, we don’t have any other information that goes with this image, so if you are able to help by way of identifying whānau in this image, and/or where or when the photograph might have been taken, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love to hear from you.