Te Pānui Rūnaka Feb 2023

TE PANUI RUNAKA

A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF KA –I TAHU NEWS, VIEWS AND EVENTS

I

am not alone by Hazel Te Koeti

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Edward Ellison, was pleased to share that the crowd grows bigger and bigger every time they host the Treaty festival. During the pōwhiri, the line of manuhiri stretched from the waharoa all the way to the marae ātea!

A big thank you to those that attended this year’s Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival 2023, both online and in-person. This successful event wouldn’t have been possible without you and your support. A big mihi on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to Ōtākou Marae for putting on such a great celebration and hosting everyone at your beautiful marae!

Kai aku rakatira huri noa i kā moka katoa o tō tātau takiwā, nāia kā whakamānawa atu ki a koutou katoa i ruka i kā āhuataka o te wā.

Kia ora e te whānau,

I trust you had a wonderful summer holiday with whānau, and like me, you have entered 2023 feeling refreshed and ready for what lies ahead. I wish to extend my condolences to any whānau who have lost a loved one over this period, my thoughts are with you all.

It was wonderful to come together as a wider community to commemorate Waitangi Day at Ōtākou Marae earlier this month for the Ngāi Tahu Treaty Festival. Each year our popular festival alternates between the three papatipu marae closest to the places rakatira Kāi Tahu signed Te Tiriti: Te Rau Aroha Marae (Awarua), Ōnuku Marae (Banks Peninsula) and Ōtākou Marae (Ōtepoti). It was extra special to be kanohi ki te kanohi again, as last year we marked the day in our own homes due to the spread of COVID-19.

It was heartwarming to see everyone making the most of the day, beginning with a pōwhiri in the morning sun, viewing multiple whānau-run stalls, watching a variety of talent on stage and joining in the kōrero in the afternoon panel discussion. The theme for this year was ‘He Waka Unua, aukahatia, whakamatuatia’ which translates to a ‘Double-hulled canoe, bind the waka together, to steady the journey ahead’. A waka unua is an apt symbol for co-management. This whakataukī speaks to the importance of cooperation and planning which is needed to sail a waka unua. Upoko o Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou,

Congratulations to TahuFM on celebrating 32 years of broadcasting. TahuFM was originally known as Te Reo Iriraki ki Ōtautahi and was stationed in a studio behind Ngā Hau E Whā Marae on Pages Road in Aranui. I am proud that we have our own radio station to promote Ngāi Tahutanga and te reo Māori, so we can share stories, waiata and knowledge with our whānau across the motu.

I’d like to extend a big mihi on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to our past and present hosts, producers and behind the scenes team, who have paved the way for our reanga to come through and continue the moemoeā! E mihi kau ana, e mihi kau ana.

In February I attended the National Iwi Chairs Forum which was hosted by Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa at Waitangi. The theme of the discussion was ‘He iwi tahi tātou – Together we are a nation’. The translation is significant because it makes the point that it is the partnership between Iwi and Crown that makes us a nation. At the forum, Iwi leaders from around the motu met to discuss important kaupapa such as the various government reforms underway, including Three Waters, the Resource Managment Reform and the Health Reforms.

As you will be aware, last month Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned from her role and we welcomed Chris Hipkins as the new Prime Minister of Aotearoa. The group of Iwi leaders who met at Waitangi had a collective message for the incoming Prime Minister. We want him to focus on building partnerships and we have encouraged him not to turn away from the ones being built through the reforms. We we urge the Prime Minister and his government to commit to seeing them through to the end.

I mihi to our former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for the work she has done for our country and the empathy she brought to her role. It is very admirable for political leaders to know when to hand over the reins, but she announced her decision with grace and dignity. Although there is still much more mahi to be achieved, the policies she implemented have helped to progress challenging kaupapa, such as the health, education, and RMA reforms. This is resulting in new opportunities for iwi, hapū, and whānau to work in genuine partnership to make a difference within their communities. Ko te tūmanako ka noho āhuru koe i te taha o tō pā harakeke, nāia tou kā mihi e rere atu ana ki a koe. May you and your whānau live benevolently, our gratitude flows evermore.

My thoughts are with all whānau, iwi, hapū, and marae who recently had to deal with the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle which triggered mass flooding and a national state of emergency. During this time, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaimahi were busy contacting Ngaī Tahu whānau members living in all affected areas. E te whānau, support is still available, please phone Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu on 0800 5248 248 or visit https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/emergency-relief-fund

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has committed $1 million to assist whānau, hapū, iwi, and marae on the East Coast most impacted by the cyclone, beginning with donations and in-kind contributions to those most in need. Thank you e te whānau for your generosity in adding to our Ngāi Tahu Relief Fund. We are incredibly humbled by your support in joining us to provide tautoko to our extended whānau, hoa mahi, and communities in need.

The recent weather is a stark reminder that our climate is rapidly changing. Since the Industrial Revolution, temperatures and sea levels have been rising and there are more floods, droughts and wildfires – mainly due to human activities. Many of our marae, urupā, and wāhi tapu are in low-lying coastal areas, exposed to rising sea level and flooding. Our glaciers are melting, waterways are more polluted, and mahinga kai is becoming scarcer. Some of our taonga species are struggling to adapt to the changes and are at risk of survival. Papatūānuku is hurting.

Throughout 2023 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will be taking further action to mitigate climate change through our climate action plan, Te Kounga Paparangi which we launched last year. Te Kounga Paparangi sets out

88 actions which are structured around eight pou. You may have recently seen content on our social media which details the eight pou, however, at its heart the climate-action plan marks our inter-generational approach: “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us”. In taking care of Papatūānuku, we are taking care of our people now and into the future.

Looking forward in 2023, we have another exciting event on the calendar, with the centenary celebrations of Tūtehuarewa whare in April. Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata will be celebrating the rich legacy of Tūtehuarewa with a celebration that runs for three days over Easter Weekend, 7-9 April 2023. You are warmly encouraged to come along. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai.

Koukourarata rūnanga are seeking your old photos, letters, or other taonga that relate to the 100-year history of the whare, and they would love to include them in the celebration.

Scan the QR code to register.

You can join the private Facebook group for more information “Tūtehuarewa Centenary 2023” or you can contact the office by emailing koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phoning 03 339 8308.

It comes with great pleasure to share that several Ngāi Tahu whānau members were honoured in the New Years Honours list. Waihaere Mason MNZM (Ngāti Kuia, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa o Te Waipounamu) was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and education.

Those honoured as members of New Zealand Order of Merit in 2023 included Hoana (Aunty Joan) Burgman (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungungu ki Wairarapa) for services to Māori and environmental governance. Aunty Joan helped re-establish the Tuahiwi branch of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and has been President and Secretary. She was a founding member of Te Waihora Management Board and was involved in establishment of a joint management plan for Te Waihora Lake with the Department of Conservation and later the broader Te Waihora Co-Governance Agreement.

Rita Powick (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ātiawa) was also honoured for services to Māori, education and governance. Rita has held governance positions with national, regional, iwi, marae and Māori focused organisations over 30 years. Rita is committed to enhancing te reo Māori, is employed as a Resource Teacher of Māori and chaired the National Association of Resource Teachers Advisory Māori from 2002 to 2019. She was a key member of the Working Group who established Te Pā Wānanga in 2019, a bilingual unit based at Omaka Marae.

She also is a Trustee and Chairperson of Waikawa Marae, having been involved in marae operations since 1982

I also wish to acknowledge Helen Rasmussen who was made a member for services to Māori and conservation. Helen co-intiated the formation of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio in 1988, bringing together more than 350 hapū members. Another important person to mention is Paul Morgan who was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Mr Morgan has been instrumental in helping iwi reclaim land of their forebears to develop commercial and social enterprises to restore social and economic wellbeing of Māori.

I was humbled to be made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Years Honours for services to Māori development. I am proud to be your Kaiwhakahaere and I will be forever grateful for the support of my hapū, Ngāti Waewae, and our 17 other Papatipu Rūnanga. We are lucky to have so many whānau who are dedicated to their people and work for the betterment of our iwi – this honour is as much theirs as it is mine.

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CALL FOR COVER ART SUBMISSIONS

Kia ora e te whānau

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

by Hazel Te Koeti

This issue’s cover art is I am not alone by Hazel Te Koeti (Ngāi Tahu, He Rihanna o Kakanui).

This piece is acrylic on canvas board.

E te whānau, during Hui-ā-Iwi I shared that I will not be seeking re-election as your Kaiwhakahaere this November. I firmly believe now is the time to step aside to allow the next generation to come through. So come November it will be time for me to pass on the mantel, however, there is a lot more mahi to attend to throughout 2023 before that happens!

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – Let us keep close together, not wide apart.

Nā ruka i ēnei taipitopito kōrero aku mihi ki a tātau katoa Kā manaakitaka,

Lisa Tumahai Kaiwhakahaere

Te Pānui Rūnaka is printed on an environmentally responsible paper, produced using Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF), Third Party certified pulp from Responsible Sources, and manufactured under the strict IS014001 Environmental Management System.

I am not alone

Kaikōura Rūnanga

Rā Whānau

December Rawinia Te Wani, Haiti Te Wani.

February John Te Wani.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Pixie-Rose Te Wani, mokopuna of Jacqui and Garry Te Wani, for graduating from the Children University with a Bronze Certificate as well as a Coach award in Basketball.

Congratulations to Haiti Te Wani youngest son of Jacqui and Garry Te Wani for graduating from Star Jam.

Congratulations to Jacquline Lee Te Wani youngest daughter of John Te Wani. Jacquline Lee graduated from St James School and will now go onto Catholic Cathedral School.

Early December saw 70 extended family members descend on Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura for the Stubbersfield Whānau Hui and Family Reunion, with Ngāi Tahu of various generations coming together from around Aotearoa and the world. Old connections were renewed and new ones forged as cousins of different generations and family lines met together from December 2nd to 4th.

The group were descendants of Albert and Maud (or Gar as she is known to family) Stubbersfield of Kaikōura, and members of family groups of four of their grandchildren; Albert Stubbersfield, Ida McPherson, Helen Symes, and Adelaide Drake. Each family group was represented by one of four cousins and grandchildren of Albert and Gar; Susann O’Shannessey, Jen Holmes, Pamela Strachan, and Bryan Drake respectively.

At the tangi of Richard Drake at Takahanga in February 2021, Bryan and Jen discussed the idea of a reunion while members of their generation were still able to attend. Richard had been a leader in tracing the family’s

whakapapa and in family members registering with the iwi, and so it was a natural choice to hold the hui at Takahanga and connect to the family Kaikōura and Ngāi Tahu origins. Gar was the granddaughter of Patrick Norton and 1848 kaumatua Tangitu, and the daughter of Thomas and Alice Norton.

Patrick Norton was convicted in Cork, Ireland and transported to Tasmania where he served time then lived for a number of years. He eventually made his way to Arapaoa island in the Marlborough sounds, working from the Te Awaiti whaling station. His story is more fully told in the book Whaler by Providence, authored by his descendent Don Wilson.

Tangitu was of chiefly descent from Tūrākautahi, and was captured in Te Rauparaha’s raid of Kaiapoi then taken to Kapiti. After Te Rauparaha made peace with Ngāi Tahu and released captives from Kapiti, Tangitu arrived at Arapaoa – presumably on a return journey to Kaiapoi. There she met and then married Patrick Norton and raised a family, including her son Thomas Norton.

Congratulations to Emily – whāngai daughter of John Te Wani – on completing Level 2: NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills.

Congratulations to Ella – whāngai daughter of John Te Wani – on receiving the certificate for Most Improved in English.

Attendees at the hui learnt the story of Patrick and Tangitu, amongst a busy weekend of connecting together and to shared history and heritage. The visitors were welcomed to the wharenui by Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura kaihautū Chevy Allen who explained the history of Ngāti Kuri embedded within the panels of Marukaitātea. Other activities included exploring our whakapapa and writing of pepeha. There was a visit to the local Museum where historical family records had been gathered and displayed, attendance at the regular service of the old family church, a walk through of the original family home on Torquay Street, and exploration of the Kaikōura Cemetry where many of the Stubbersfield tipuna rest.

A highlight of the weekend for many was the koro and kuia present taking it in turn within the wharenui to tell their stories and memories of the Stubbersfield sibling from which their family group descended. Binding all these events was marae life as family slept in the wharenui, and together enjoyed good kai and kōrero.

Thanks from the family must go to Bryan and Joy Drake, and Jen Holmes, for organising the hui; Hannah van Ballegooy and Robyn Drake for catering, Chris Holmes on family tree, Alex Sutherland for videography, and Cesare de Liglio for photography.

Not all members of the family groups represented were able to attend the hui, and there were other daughters of Albert and Gar, Helga and Nola, whose family group were not represented at the hui. Any Stubbersfield family interested in learning more of the hui and our history, connecting to relatives, or being involved in future events, are welcome to contact Jonathan Drake ( jonathan.drake@ outlook.co.nz)

attendees gathered together.

Hui

Siblings Maude, Adelaide, Ida, Albert, Helen, Nan, and Nola (L-R), probably Kaikōura in 1960 at the time of the funeral of Gar (Maud Stubbersfield).

Cousins Susann O’Shannessey (daughter of Albert), Jen Holmes (daughter of Ida), Bryan Drake (son of Adelaide), and Pamela Strachan (daughter of Helen) at the hui.

Mangamaunu Marae Panui

From the Chair – Nga Uri o Mangamaunu

What an exciting year 2022 was, whakawhanaungatanga in full effect, ahi kā on our marae, living, thriving, never a dull moment, passionate people who have so much aroha for each other, our whenua, and our whakapapa. Long may it continue to be that way.

2022 started with our taonga being gifted back to us from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, to eventually be placed back in St Francis where it belonged. Then the driveway and the carpark were finally finished, thanks to the persistent haranguing of the contractors by our Trustees, to fulfil their obligations. And the Restoration of St Francis finally getting underway, after all the delays caused by COVID-19, and the rebuild progressing nicely, albeit the dissenting whānau member regards the piles.

Our Waka Ama equipment is stored at Hapuku Kura. Recently we were successful gaining funding to restore our Waka and to wānanga on mātauranga waka, to learn about our history, and the integral part that waka played in our life. We will hikoi and map the fishing grounds of old, along with the landing sites of our waka.

Whānau came to Mangamaunu to clean the headstones at our Urupā, and what a brilliant job they did too. Instructions on how to clean the headstones were shared with our Facebook group and are there if you want to do the same for your whānau lines.

Whakapapa wānanga were held on the Marae and everyone had a great time and more are planned where we can share information.

From the Chair – Mangamaunu Reservation Land Trust

Tēnā koutou, ka nui te mihi

Our whānau has accomplished much in the last three years, and I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of our achievements and acknowledge the support we have received.

Saint Francis Church Restoration

To begin, I’d like to acknowledge Ngāi Tahu for funding the restoration of St Francis Church. Our project sponsor, Kaumatua Aunty Phyllis who has been a driving force behind the project, ensuring we did everything possible to secure the grant to enable the restoration to occur. Grateful thanks also goes to our whānau, Ngā Uri o Mangamaunu (NUoM), and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura (TRoK), who have whole-heartedly supported our restoration.

I wish to express my appreciation to Lee Mason, our Project Manager for the restoration, for "hanging in there" and Mark Galbraith for negotiating the variation to our contract with our funder, which enabled us to utilise putea to connect power to the marae through the grid.

Hohepa was painted and the carpet replaced, and it looks stunning and at long last we now have power at Mangamaunu, tumeke!

We finished the year hosting the Christmas party for the ages. To see so many of our whānau on our marae celebrating and having a good time, and our tamariki with smiles a mile wide, made my heart sing and I am sure others felt that way too. The dessert competition won by Helen and the plum duff competition won by Gemma, were highlights. I must mention Liz and her daughter Sue for the excellent kai, they did us proud. Lastly to the many helpers who supported the event behind the scenes, a big mihi to you all, it was a huge success and fitting to end the year on a celebratory note.

In closing I would like to thank Lee Mason our project manager for the restoration of St Francis, and the executive of Ngā Uri o Mangamaunu and whānau, and to the Marae Trustees for the extraordinary amount of time and effort, and mahi that goes in to keep our Marae functioning for our people. There is lot of mahi ahead, with the restoration of St Francis nearing completion, we are looking forward to celebrating the re-opening of St Francis. It looks like another exciting year ahead of us whānau.

Nga mihi Mark Galbraith Chair, Ngā Uri o Mangamaunu

Other projects we were able to accomplish, have been completed with the support of the following groups or whānau:

• Marae Car Park – Marae Trustees and NCTIR Alliance

• Marae driveway sealing and drainage installation and maintenance of the car park –Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Marae Trustees

• Urupā fencing – koha (Terry Starkey and whānau, Wirihana Thompsett, Maraea Tanerau-King, Wiremu Johnson)

• Urupā Survey – Urupā Trustees and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura

• Marae Survey – Marae Trustees and Nga Uri o Mangamaunu

• Marae Flood Protection – Marae Trustees and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura

• Marae Drinkable Water solution: Tank Repairs and Water Filtration System – Marae Trustees and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura

Our Plans for 2023

Mangamaunu Trustees were also granted funding through Ngāi Tahu, to survey the Mangamaunu Reservations and create a Marae Charter.

Mangamaunu Reservations’ Surveys

A surveyor has been engaged to survey our recreation reservations.

Marae Charter, Marae Development Plan and Technical Feasibility Support

With assistance from Te Puni Kokiri, the Marae Trustees have created a draft charter. The draft charter will be distributed to whānau and hapū for discussion, and the Trustees will present it at the annual meeting, for approval. When the charter is adopted, it will be submitted to Māori Land Court for ratification.

Following the adoption of our charter, the trustees next steps will be to wānanga with whānau and hapū, to identify our aspirations for the sustainable future of our marae. Our aspirations will contribute to the creation of our Marae Development Plan (MDP) and the priority of the projects to be undertaken.

Once the MDP has been approved by whānau and trustees, a request for Oranga Marae funding may be made, if major upgrades or works are planned. The funding can be utilised to access expert advice

to undertake technical reports, or to complete a feasibility study which may be required to demonstrate any planned work is feasible, and complies with standards or regulations. Similarly, resource or building consents may be necessary, which can be supported through Oranga Marae funding.

Water

In days past and during dry spells, Uncle Hilla would draw water from the Puhi Puhi river to replenish the marae water tanks. With our rivers in their current depleted state, this is neither desirable nor sustainable. Marae trustees are looking into alternative options for water supply and storage, as well as funding for a feasibility study.

I look forward to continuing the good work with whānau and trustees, and I encourage whānau to reconnect with one another as we prepare to celebrate the restoration of Saint Frances church.

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Te Whare Haumanu has started the year 2023 with a great stride. We are officially on a new premisses where all our mahi can be catered for, we have added a new section called Rakaitauheke, we have a new crew called Waiora working from our office and so much more happening. Before all of this took place everyone at Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura LTD had an awesome and much needed summer break.

Arohanui Maraea Tanerau-King Chair, Mangamaunu Reservation Land Trust

Te Tau Wairehu o Marokura Predator Control Project

The Mahi Trapping

With traps de set since the second week of December our kaimahi knew the first couple of weeks back into mahi wouldn’t be too cruisy. They smashed out setting the traps in our sections Marukaitātea and Tūteurutia ready for our target species to walk into. We now have our third section Rākaitauheke with roughly 334 traps 50 meters apart, ranging from Cape Campbell Light House to Blind River. With only a few more traps to be laid in this section we will be able to start setting all these traps in a couple of weeks ready for predators.

Waiora

This year we have taken on another crew to work from our office called Waiora. If you are ever in Kaikōura and go out to the Kōwhai River you will be able to see the amazing weed control work this team does. We were lucky enough last year to get a bit of training from Waiora which has created our great relationship with them.

Oaro Hāpua

There is no stopping the weeds growing down at the hāpua but our kaimahi are back into action killing them all. Last year there were great relationships formed between our kaimahi and a few of the Oaro M residents, even a few bbq’s thrown into the mix down there. This made everyone look forward to getting back down to the hāpua to do the mahi and catch up with the residents.

Rangatahi Employment Program

Our Rangatahi Employment Program is still running every school holiday period with paid employment for two successful candidates to join our team. We have more applications come through every time we advertise through the school which makes us feel that people enjoy the mahi we are doing. All the rangatahi we have had so far go above and beyond for the two weeks and really become a part of our whānau while they are here. We look forward to this kaupapa running through 2023, if you know anyone at Kaikōura High make sure you tell them to apply.

What’s happening in March/April!

March is a packed month, with our schedule filling up rather quickly!

We have our first reporting hui with all councils/entities and whānau involved in our trapping project. This hui is just to update everyone on what has been happening and our milestones for the months ahead.

SCHOOOL VISITS!! School visits will be starting up again in term 1 and term 2. We cover 7 Kura in our Takiwā and cannot wait to see the tamariki again!

If any whānau have any questions or would like to receive our TWOM Pānui, please feel free to email savannah.manawatu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

Kia ora koutou! We hope everyone had an enjoyable and whānau-filled summer break. Arahura Marae is back open and running – we wish everyone a happy and safe 2023!

A big mihi to everyone who has celebrated their birthday in recent months. If you are not on the lists below, aroha mai and Happy Birthday!

February

Ursula Tainui, Allan Tainui, Aleigha Ngaamo, Tihou Messenger-Weepu, Ruihi Tumahai, Justice Tainui, Toa Makapelu, Naomi Jones, Derek Tainui, Tuari Tainui, Mitchell Currie, Nellie Jane Robinson, Toko Lang, Sophie Tenbethy, Mia Robinson, Aroha Meihana, Ema Weepu, Ihaka Weepu, Shardey Harris, Lynette Sollis, Cheyenne Briese, Ryan Briese.

Kōmiti Mātauranga

Kia ora e te whānau

We have some exciting news to share from our Kōmiti Mātauranga (Education Committee). Please check out the pānui – we hope to see you at one, some or all of our upcoming hui and wānanga!

Ngā mihi nui

Website

www.ngatiwaewae.org.nz is live now!

Please check it out and register so you can access our whānau only content including videos, downloadable resources and more.

Pukapuka – Books

Through our te reo Māori strategy we have developed a set of pukapuka for whānau. The three kaupapa covered are our pepeha as Ngāti Waewae, some of the pou from our wharenui and the places they connect to, and pounamu – including some of the different varieties and the Poutini and Waitaki kōrero. Whānau can buy these at a discounted rate through the website – you need to register to get access to the shop. Please let Ariana know if you need any support: matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Kaumātua

We organise a day out for our kaumātua on the last Tuesday of each month. If you, or your kaumātua, haven’t been getting texts or calls from Catherine, we probably don’t have your contact details. Please send these through to matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or 027 360 5915.

March

Nikita Lang, Amber Trevathan, Riley Burke, Alan Russell, Jackie Lang, Gary Lang, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith Stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana, Emily Duff, Elly Mulholland.

Communications

Elly sends out regular emails and texts to whānau for a range of different kaupapa. Please send her an email if you’re not receiving her emails so that she can check if you’re on the list.

We also share notices through our two Facebook pages:

– Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga

– Poutini Ngāi Tahu. Make sure you are part of both of those spaces so you don’t miss out!

We will also be using the list of whānau registered through the website, and posting updates directly to the website. We have quite a few kaupapa coming up this year, so making sure you’re on mailing lists means you’ve got the best chance of being in the loop.

Upcoming Hui and Wānanga

The Poutini Ngāi Tahu reunion will be at and around Arahura marae over Easter. This one is at the request of our kaumatua. We will be working with them to come up with a plan for the weekend which will include time to be at the marae and hear our stories, learn waiata, play games, bake hot cross buns and more.

If you live off the Coast, book your travel now. The marae will be available for whānau to stay at –spaces will be limited so send an email to matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz if you want to secure a spot.

Matariki setting wānanga (12-14 May)

Before the rise of Matariki in the East in July this year, Matariki will set in the west in May. We will have Victoria Campbell joining us to share kōrero about Matariki, Puanga, and the whetū/stars in general.

New Health centre about to start

Site works are about to start for the Buller Health Trusts new $3 million health centre. Te Rua Mason joined trustee and Buller Mayor, Jamie Cleine for the sod turning in Kawatiri. Work is due to start in the coming weeks and modules for the centre have already begun being built by South Peak who are funding the centre and will lease it to the trust. It will house trust owned practices Coast Medical and Westport Dental, and private practice Coast Physiotherapy. The health centre is due to open mid-2023.

Arahura Pā Picnic

The pā picnic was another successful day here in Arahura filled with whānau, sunshine and kai. The pā picnic was held back down at the pā paddock this year and consisted of games, bouncy castles and paddling pools for the kids (and adults), competitions, hāngī kai, lots of hearty kōrero and laughter and the day ended with a swim at the awa. Thanks to everyone who came along – we look forward to doing it again next year!

Congratulations Joe Mason

Congratulations to Joe Mason who recently returned from Auckland after attending a seven-week summer intensive teacher training programme at Ako Matatupu. This is a pathway for all nationalities who would like to get a NZ teaching registration. It is a postgraduate diploma in secondary teaching. Ka Rawe Joe!

Rūnanga business

If you have any rūnanga business queries, please contact our rūnanga administrator, Elly: Elly.Mulholland@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 037556451.

Our rūnanga hui our held bimonthly on the second Sunday of the month.

Any marae bookings or queries please contact our marae manager, Miriama: Events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or 037556451.

We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please send any news, announcements, achievements, pānui and/or photos to Elly and we will include them.

Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae otherwise you can email Elly for a digital copy. If you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are always very helpful, you can contact them on 0800 KAITAHU (524824).

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa!

Nei anō te mihi aroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

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

Rātau ki ā rātau, tātau anō ki a tātau. Tēnā anō tātau katoa!

Here on Poutini we have all been enjoying an incredible run of hot and humid weather which has seen us all heading to local lakes and rivers to cool off! Now that the office is open, we have been busy with the usual number of hui and planning up and coming events as well as catching up on the backlog of emails.

Te Kōpikopiko Blessing

In conjunction with The Department of Conservation, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio have been working in earnest for several years to re-interpret a visitor destination site that boasts one of the best views of Aoraki and his brothers, and Te Moeka o Tuawe (Fox Glacier).

The site previously known as Peak View will now be known as Te Kōpikopiko o Te Waka which translates as ‘the capsized canoe’. Te Kōpikopiko is a new tohu whenua site which is a visual representation of the Kāi Tahu Creation story, the forming of Aoraki.

Master Caver Fayne Robinson and Paul Madgwick led the overall site re-design with Fayne and son Tahu, undertaking the design and build of the magnificent waka. Local landscape architects and contractors have

done a fine job completing the site, turning what was once a humble paddock with no recognition of the cultural and geological importance of the place, into the magnificent site it is now. Pihopa Richard Wallace blessed the site, supported be a large rōpū of Poutini Ngāi Tahu.

We encourage Kāi Tahu whānui to call in when you are next passing through Weheka/Fox Glacier.

View from Te Kōpikopiko.

Right: Pihopa Richard Wallace blessing Te Kōpikopiko.

Paul Madgwick, Maria Russel, Fayne Robinson, Racheal Forsyth, Tahu Robinson.

McLaren Whānau

Izayah and Nehemiah McLaren, sons of Steve McLaren recently brought the whenua of their tamariki to our marae to be put in the new section of our whenua garden.

Kaumātua Dinner

The dinner was held in November at Lazar Park with a masquerade theme. Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and her team of helpers, out did themselves decorating the hall, which was a real highlight. Everyone looked very sharp, dressed up in all of their finery, and there was a different array of masks worn. The ladies in the kitchen produced a tasty meal of inanga, pāua, crayfish mornay, chicken, lamb, vegetables and finished with a delicious array of desserts. We are grateful to Helen Rasmussen and Maree Wilson for their contributions towards the dinner also.

One of the highlights of the night was watching the Black Ferns win the Women’s Rugby World Cup. We were lucky that noise control was not called when the final whistle was blown!

Makaawhio Christmas Pool Party

A good turnout of tamariki and their parents and grandparents came along to the Greymouth Recreation Centre for a swim in the pool and fun on the hydro slide at our annual pool party. Hana Koko and his helper popped in for a visit with some presents for tamariki.

After the excitement opening the presents, everyone was treated to pizza before heading home.

Office Staff Party

Our office staff party was held at Helen Rasmussen’s place with lots of fun games!

We were split into teams and played various games, dined on beautiful snack food and went out for pizza and refreshments at one of the local hotels. All behaved well!

Kumara Races

The West Coast weather provided a beautiful scorching day for whānau attending the races.

Makaawhio Fashion of the field was held, and the winners were Liz Smith, Maria Russel, Rachael Forsyth and Henk Jooston.

Keep an eye out for next year’s date and place it on your calendar.

Ngā mate

We were deeply saddened with the recent passing of Terry Scott, one of our esteemed and much loved kaumatua. Terry was the son of Stanley Bannister Scott, grandson of George Bannister, and beloved husband of Maureen. He passed away peacefully on Saturday 7 January with Maureen by his side.

Terry and Maureen were extremely dedicated rūnanga members which included Terry serving on the executive, various committees, and boards as well as being the chairman of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. He continued to contribute well into his senior years until ill-health prevented his participation.

We acknowledge the significance of Terry’s contribution for our hapū. We also pay tribute to the passion he had for cultural heritage, the natural environment and especially his commitment to equality for Māori, women, and the importance of education. Our aroha is extended to our whānaunga and hapū members who are mourning this significant loss.

Above: Terry Scott, Hinetamatea Copland.

Left: Monique Mclaren & Boys, Maureen Scott, Terry Scott, Te Anu Russell, Paul Wilson, 'Mini Linx' trip to Urupa 1997.

Liz Smith, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth and Rachael Forsyth.

Maria Russel and Paul Madgwick, Kumara Races.

Sporting Acknowledgement

Marty Rochford has had fantastic success in sport this year overcoming many obstacles.

As captain of his high school Senior A Basketball team, his team attended the South Island Secondary Schools tournament in Dunedin, qualifying for a spot at nationals. Marty’s starts from this tournament placed him in the top 10 for the South Island.

Marty also made the West Coast Men’s Basketball team while he was only 17! He played in both the Greymouth A grade competition, started his own team and made the finals in the Hokitika Men’s competition this year.

As well as basketball Marty was also co-captain of the Greymouth High School 1st XV, he was selected and played for the West Coast Under 18 rugby team, but his biggest accomplishment was being selected for the Under 18 Māori training camp in Christchurch.

He was also nominated and selected for the Cantabrian Under 18 training camp where he really excelled and was named Player of the Match in a game against another Canterbury representative team.

Marty has done a huge amount of travelling this year with two trainings a week in Greymouth, two games of basketball a week, and rugby trainings and games as well as representatives’ trainings later in the season while still travelling for school in Greymouth.

Marty is planning on following a career in sports health and wants to see the West Coast get back on the map with sporting achievements.

Tayla Cadigan

Congratulations to Tayla Cadigan for her Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with Distinction.

Up Coming Events:

24-27 March – Whakapapa wānanga

28 March – Kaumātua outing

Please contact the office 03 755 7885 or keep an eye out for emails or Facebook for updates and information.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Meeting of Beneficiaries

Part Section 115 Māori Reserve 873 Kaiapoi and Rural Section 42296 and Rural Section 42297

Tēnā koutou katoa, Notice of a meeting of beneficiaries for the above Māori Reservation for the following purposes:

i. Nomination of replacement trustees

When: Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 5:30PM

Where: Tuahiwi Marae

219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi 7691

For further information contact Mike Quinn: quinm@tpk.govt.nz

Meeting of Beneficiaries

Section 6 SO Plan 435273

Tēnā koutou katoa, The interim trustees give notice of a meeting of beneficiaries for the above block for the following purposes:

i. Nomination of replacement trustees

When: Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 6:30PM

Where: Tuahiwi Marae

219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi 7691

For further information contact Mike Quinn: quinm@tpk.govt.nz

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Whānau day – 11 December 2022

On a lovely Sunday morning, we held a whānau day at the marae. While the adults were in meetings, the tamariki had a funfilled day with a bouncy castle, snacks, outdoor games and Christmas ornament decorating. The marae has now gone parakore, which means sugar free, no rubbish, only organic kai. This is a change from our usual, but it gave us the opportunity to think of tasty, easy snacks for the tamariki and boy, they loved making their own fruit skewers. They were even experimenting with other kai, anything and everything on a skewer!

There were spot prizes with our signature “wheke” from the TY brand for cute, squishy, sparkly-eyed, plush toys which the tamariki absolutely adored. We also had a voting station so the tamariki and pakeke could vote on a potential papa tākaro at the kāinga, as there are plans to redesign it. It was an awesome day, perfect for whānau to come back to the marae for a swim and a kai with their tamariki.

Right: Waka Hutana and Kuikui Hutana doing some Christmas ornament decorating.

Kaimahi Lani Tukariri, Materia Hutana, Estelle and Anna Lee.

Jam day – just like the old days

Rāpaki fruit trees provided so many plums this season that we were able to harvest them and make enough delicious plum jam for the whole kāinga to enjoy.

New appointments

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of two new staff who will share the whānau ora mahi.

- Pani Zaitsev – whānau ora co-ordinator

- Cassie Lee – whānau ora navigator

Cassie has already started and Pani will start early February.

Rangatahi noho

The last week of January saw Ngāti Wheke rangatahi come together for a weeklong noho of whanaungatanga, whakapapa, mahi toi, mahinga kai and waka. Along with an overnight stay on Ōtamahua and a visit to Rīpapa.

Below: Left to right standing: Marie Donaldson, Peter Clayton, Kera Donaldson, Te Arahu Fraser, Willie Fraser, Maddi Fahey, Ruby Tikao, Reihana Kiriona-Clarke, Roy Tikao, Karuna Thurlow, Tamanuhiri Parata, Kerepeti Parata.

Front row sitting: Savannah Tukariri, Mihimarino Parata, Te Manaaki Karasulas, Te Miringa Karasulas.

SailGP and Ngāti Wheke help heal the land to help heal the water

Whakaraupō (Lyttleton Harbour) is the location for the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, being held 18 -19 March.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke at Rāpaki, have worked closely with SailGP to bring the event to life. This is the world’s most exciting racing on water, featuring nine international teams in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds of up to 100 km/h!

In every city it visits, SailGP links up with local communities as part of their Host City Climate Action Charter.

In Ōtautahi, the chosen project is the Ōmaru Stream Restoration Project. Led by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, the project aims to restore the forests surrounding Whakaraupō by restoring vegetation, reducing pests,

and reducing sediment run off into the harbour, all of which will enable biodiversity to flourish in the area.

SailGP and ChristchurchNZ are partnering with the team at Rāpaki to support the project and are supporting volunteer efforts in the lead up to race week. Sail GP teams will visit Rāpaki to learn about the work that is underway and will pick up the tools to support the mahi.

The Ōmaru Stream Restoration Project is supported by significant volunteer efforts and there is already trapping, weed control, planting and track making underway.

So far, the team based in Rāpaki have planted 11,262 native trees through the Kaimahi for Nature, Whakaraupō project, with a further 16,000 plants to be put into the ground before the end of the programme (June 2024).

Project Manager John Kottier explains that the mahi being done at Rāpaki is guided by principles of collaboration, connection, and Mātauranga Māori.

“This is all about Mātauranga – the Māori world view. If we don’t fix the whenua then we won’t fix the ocean. There is a lot of things going on in the harbour. On a wonderful day it looks pristine, but its really carnage going on under the water. Silting, invasive species, all of those things.”

In te ao Māori, ‘ki uta ki tai’ refers to the journey of wai as it falls from the sky, flows over the land, and makes its way out to sea. Ki uta ki tai describes a Māori understanding of sustainable land management,

where each part of the ecosystem has a relationship to the other, and nothing can be separated.

“This idea of complete interconnectivity between natural resources is what motivates us both in the field and when planning for the succession of this work.”

SailGP’s purpose project contributions will enable the construction of a water storage facility and partially fund wetland construction on Ōmaru Stream. The water storage will provide water for planting initiatives while the wetland will enable the capture of sediment to prevent discharge to Whakaraupō and provide habitat for a wide range of species.

An artist’s impression of part of the restoration project, a wetland area below our native nursery. There’s an additional 8 weirs and dams to hold water, control sedimentation and provide fish habitat for banded kokopu and tuna along the length of Omari stream from its source, at the top of the catchment, to where it enters the harbour

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Te Atakura

Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki was one of the 12 rūnanga who participated at Te Atakura in November. The 40 whānau that represented our hapū were spread over three generations. Our Ruahikihikitanga portfolio leader, Puamiria ParataGoodall says, “it was an absolute joy having our babies through to our kaumātua learning and performing together. Thank you to everyone who participated, practiced, tutored, organised and encouraged us.”

2023 Rūnanga hui and Wānanga

We have a new format for our rūnanga hui that we will be trialling throughout this year. Wānanga will be held before each rūnanga hui to encourage and enable more whānau discussion and participation in rūnanga activities and decisions.

The new format will be:

10.00-11.30am (approx.) Wānanga

11.30am Break – Rearrange room

11.40am-12.30pm Rūnanga hui

12.30-1.15pm Shared kai and pack up

Rūnanga hui are scheduled for the following 2023 dates:

• 12 February

• 12 March

• 7 May

• 9 July

• 10 September (TBC)

• 12 November

We anticipate holding further wānanga in the months between rūnanga hui, particularly for kaupapa that need more time.

Whakaora te Waikēkēwai

Our wānanga topic for the 12 February hui was rūnanga structure.

Other topics being planned for future hui are weaving, karanga and whaikōrero, waiata kīnaki, Matariki and swan egging. We welcome feedback from whānau on other topics they would like to see in our wānanga series. Please contact Taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz to share your suggestions.

All rūnanga hui are planned to be held in person and online (Teams/Zoom). Wānanga that precede a rūnanga hui will also be available online (separate Teams/Zooms meeting). We will share the online details closer to the time via the members only section of our Facebook page and email.

Please email us if you would like to be added to our email list. You will receive rūnanga hui information and our monthly E-pānui.

We look forward to seeing as many whānau members as possible at upcoming wānanga and rūnanga hui. If attending in person, please remember to bring kai to share for lunch at the end of the meeting and allow enough time to help pack up.

Staff and whānau continue to work on our long-term plan to restore Waikēkēwai and Papatahora (the two streams that run along the marae grounds). As part of the restoration initiatives, a new wetland will be placed between the marae buildings and Pohau Cottage (along Papatahora). At the end of last year, we hosted Morphum Environmental NZ (engineering consultants) and Mahaanui Kurataiao Limited (our part-owned environmental company) at the site to discuss wetland design and construction. Mahaanui will complete cultural monitoring of the whole waterway for the next few years, to ensure that our restoration interventions are improving the quality of the waterway and providing a thriving environment for mahinga kai. We expect construction work to commence later this year in the summer period.

Whānau Church Service and Christmas Celebration

Te Pā o Moki had their annual Christmas get together on 11 December.

We began the day with a church service at Hone Wetere where Liz Brown led the congregation, along with the co-op parish. We then proceeded to our beautiful wetlands, Orariki, for a picnic and fun and games. Individual packed lunches were provided by the marae and of course some treats were included.

Our tamariki played and explored until we were ready for them to get their gift from Santa. Everyone had lots of fun with the running races and other activities. The only thing we didn’t get to do was our traditional tug-o-war, always a highlight at any event!

So many new babies in the whānau, and our young, who have shot up over the last couple of years, our kaumātua, who are always a joy to see and everyone who was involved in the organisation of the day. Thank you so much to everybody who attended and made the day amazing.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata

Tūtehuarewa Centenary, Koukourarata

She watched her uri leave for war, and grieved in silence as just a handful returned.

She saw her people leave for cities, then their grandchildren slowly come home.

She heard the language spoken inside her shift from one, to another, then reappear in a strengthening whisper. She watched roads carve towards her, and boats lessen on sea. She was washed and swept, left and loved.

She’s known three British Kings, one Queen and 25 Prime Ministers.

She sheltered generations as they fought for restitution, and got it. She shook in the harrowing earthquakes and groaned in the aftershocks.

She embraced you as you grieved your loved ones on their final journey to Ōtūtōhio.

... and she'll be there to greet you at the celebrations of her 100th birthday.

Tūtehuarewa – 100 years, 1000 memories.

Easter Weekend, 7-9 April 2023

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata is celebrating the 100+ year story of Tūtehuarewa with a centenary event to mark the building of the hall in 1923.

Whānau and friends, contact the office to register today koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, 03 339 8308 or scan the QR code to do it all online.

Ōnuku Rūnanga

Project Updates

Iongairo Hydrographic Mapping

Iongairo is a collaborative partnership between papatipu rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation and Environment Canterbury. Iongairo is a Māori word representing the relationship between Papatūānuku and Tangaroa – the first knowledge of the meeting of the whenua (land) and the moana (ocean), or another way of interpreting ki uta ki tai/mountains to the sea.

The Iongairo team will identify and assess habitats (such as rock, sand and mud) and species (such as pāua, mussels and seaweed types) of importance, and look at the impact of human activities on the environment. User-friendly, online maps of the seafloor will be developed, and the data collected will also help researchers to assess and predict the impacts of climate change on key habitats and species. Knowledge gained through the project will ultimately help rūnanga, communities and agencies to make informed decisions on ecosystem management.

Right: Mapping Areas for Iongairo

Events

Christmas Celebration

We hosted our annual Christmas Celebration on Sunday 10th December following our General Meeting. It was a great day with the tamariki enjoying lessons on Circus Training!

Tamariki in their Ōnuku gears!

Christchurch City Council Civic Awards

In December the Rūnanga was awarded a Christchurch City Council Civic Award for Services to the Community. This award was in recognition of the contribution to the wider Akaroa Community that is enduring for our rūnanga. In attendance was Rik Tainui – Chairperson, Wendy Dallas-Katoa – Deputy Chairperson, Nareta Robinson – Secretary, Keefe Robinson-Gore –Takapūneke Co-Governance Group Member and Dardanelle McLean-Smith – Kaihautū. It was a wonderful evening celebrating many individuals and groups that contribute significantly to the greater Ōtautahi Community.

Right: Civic Award Ceremony Councillor Yani Johanson, Wendy Dallas-Katoa, Dardanelle McLean-Smith, Nareta Robinson, Keefe Robinson-Gore, Rik Tainui and Mayor Phill Mauger.

Tari Updates

Whānau Ora Navigator

Our navigator Alexis Manera has been working with whānau to increase kai sovereignty and resilience. She has delivered Māra Kai Packs to whānau who have been working on growing their own kai.

is Elijah watering his māra – Ka rawe Elijah!

For whānau wanting to work on achieving their dreams and aspirations, Lexi is able to support. Please get in contact with her at alexis.manera@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Administrator Update

On the 16th of January we held a small mihi whakatau for Jacqui Tikao, our new Tari Administrator and Communications Advisor. Jacqui comes with a wealth of experience in administration, and we are so excited to have her as a part of our small team.

Jacqui.tikao@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or 021 310 053

Website Upgrade

We are currently working with Meta Digital to update our website. The first phase is to enable a seamless marae booking process and update the interface of the website. Phase 2 will be to develop an online portal for whānau to access information, minutes, opportunities, and a space to connect with each other digitally. We are always looking for feedback on how to improve the website, please get in touch with the office to let us know what you think.

Elijah watering his garden.

Elijah’s green fingers!

Pictured below

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Pōwhiri to welcome local government to Arowhenua for historic hui

Newly elected Mayors, Councillors, and Community Board members were welcomed to Arowhenua Marae over the weekend of 18 January, in the first step towards forging a collaborative partnership.

Environment Canterbury (ECan), Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru, and Waimate district councils all operate within the Arowhenua takiwā and representatives from each council attended the hui.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Chairperson Fiona Pimm says it was the first time all four district councils and ECan had been welcomed to Arowhenua Marae as a rōpū

have largely been good at engaging with mana whenua on te taiao (environment) related matters, but Arowhenua is just as interested in collaborating with councils about economic development, tourism opportunities, health, education, and all things that contribute to whānau and community wellbeing.

“We believe by working more collaboratively we can share resources, consider different perspectives, and improve outcomes for the betterment of all whānau living within our takiwā.”

Te Manahuna Ki Uta – Destination MacKenzie is a Destination Management Plan for Te Manahuna MacKenzie District as part of a wider tourism journey that includes Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, the Upper Waitaki Valley and Lindis Pass.

Fiona says MacKenzie District Council engaged with three local rūnaka, Arowhenua, Waihao and Moeraki to develop this plan.

“This was an opportunity to come together and for Arowhenua to welcome and celebrate Mayors, Councillors and Community Board members after last year’s election. Arowhenua was delighted with the positive response from the councils, and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our local governors and to hear their aspirations for the communities within our takiwā.”

Fiona says in the past some agencies have either engaged retrospectively with mana whenua on issues of significance or not at all.

“Mana whenua are keen to engage with councils around a broad range of community wellbeing matters. Councils

“The result is a culturally rich plan informed by mana whenua values, history and aspirations that aims to create a sustainable and resilient tourism eco-system for the benefit of the local community. “The result of this collaboration, however, is far more than the final published plan. There is now a greater understanding of each party’s history of, and aspirations for, Te Manahuna. New collaborative projects, such as Te Matariki Festival have already resulted from the initial engagement.”

Arowhenua and all five councils will meet quarterly moving forward to discuss mutual priorities such as social wellbeing, improving economic wellbeing for whānau, and job creation alongside environment and water related kaupapa.

“We look forward to continuing to work together in partnership kanohi ki te kanohi to achieve better outcomes for all,” says Fiona.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi. We would love if you could share a small caption and photo with us to share in our weekly pānui.

Ngā mate

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of a loved one currently. Please contact us as we would like to support you in any way we can.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Kāhu Jones who was named Dux of Kaiapoi High School at the Senior Prizegiving on 7 December 2022.

Kāhu Jones, a mokopuna of Win and Helen Heath and son of Trudy Heath and Simon Jones capped off his final year at Kaiapoi High School in fine style, when named Dux of the school at the recent senior prizegiving.

Current Trustee’s for Waihao MR 903 Māori Reservation Trust update

Kia ora whānau,

On behalf of the Waihao MR 903 Māori Reservation Trust we would like to announce and confirm the following people as the current trustees for Waihao Marae:

Aunty Sis Dodds

Graeme Lane

Graeme Thomas

Ivy Johnston

Parris Heath

Samantha Te Maiharoa-Sykes

Wendy McNaughton

Wendy Reid

We wish to thank Bridget Te Maiharoa, Echo Malcolm and Irene Heath-Boyd for their time and dedication to the trust during their time as trustees.

Ngā Mihi

Wendy McNaughton

• 1st Level 3 Product Design

• Excellence in Level 3 Chemistry

• Kāhu Award for Consistent and Meritorious Effort

• Principal’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Range of Subjects

Kāhu’s Achievements were also recognised at the Māori and Pasifika Awards Evening where he received the Amokura – ‘Le Ula Award for the Top Māori Male (Academic) an award that he has received since the inception of these awards.

On top of this amazing effort Kāhu was also awarded five University Scholarship, four for University of Canterbury (UC) and one for the University of Waikato which he has turned down. The scholarships were:

• Te Kakau a Māui Scholarship for students who are engaged, empowered and prepared to make a difference.

• UC Kaitoko Māori Scholarship for academic excellence and a contribution to Māori development.

Kāhu continued the way he started at Kaiapoi High by receiving numerous awards. These included:

• The Blackwell Cup for Community Service

• The Mainpower Prize for Excellence in Mathematics and Physics

• 1st Level 3 Digital Technologies

• 1st Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus

• 1st Level 3 Physics

• UC Engineering Māori Scholarship for academic achievement and demonstrated interest in or commitment to Engineering.

• UC Hiranga Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Needless to say, his whānau are extremely proud of all his amazing achievements and wish him well as he begins his tertiary education at UC next year.

A very successful wānanga was held in January, with over 30 whānau members reconnecting with Waihao and each other, including some first timers! We have received a lot of positive feedback and have accumulated a list of ideas for future whānau wānanga. The skills shared by whānau were amazing. Be sure to watch out for the next one!

Whānau Input

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.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Whareakeake Project

The Whareakeake project has been developed to support Anne-Claire Mauger, a PhD student in the Archaeology Programme at the University of Otago. Her studies centre around pounamu manufacturing and the archaeology of Māori society in East Otago, and more specifically Whareakeake. A small group of whānau have worked alongside Anne-Claire for some months now, offering support and guidance.

As the project gains momentum, the rōpū is working intensively to support the two main activities: the excavation led by AnneClaire planned for January at Whareakeake, and the filming of four vignettes to capture mātauranga from both kaumātua and pūkenga. After working closely with Derek Morrison, Adventure Media Group the pre-production phase of filming is completed and production is planned for early February. In March, once the filming schedule is more advanced, there will be a hīkoi to Whareakeake for whānau – the date is yet to be confirmed. From there, we will hold an event to present the film vignettes along with an update on the excavation itself.

Whareakeake is a significant site, and it is exciting that we have resources from Heritage NZ to complete the project. The focus is on mātauranga from pre-European times. Anne-Claire has results of testing which dates a post from the village at 1630 and gives a picture of the history of the site. We look forward to sharing the results with whānau and welcome any perspectives you may have.

East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening 2022

It was a cool and blustery December evening on Huriawa Peninsula but that did not stop the 13th Annual East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening from taking place. A well rugged up audience were treated to a range of talks from University of Otago’s Marine Science Department students who presented on research taking place in the taiāpure including the sheltering of juvenile tuaki from predators, the effects of lunar phase on pāua movement, and the health of rafting rimurapa. They then answered pātai from the audience. Talks were followed by kai (including some delicious soup to warm us up! Thanks Aroha!) and a chance to kōrero at the old school.

Many thanks to the East Otago Taiāpure Committee, the rūnaka, and the Coastal People Southern Skies Centre of Research Excellence for supporting the 2022 event.

Left: A view from above: The 13th annual East Otago Taiāpure Research Evening (Photo by Daniel Pritchard). The student presenters (l-r) Katie Nelson, Josh Percy, Gaby Keeler-May, Lisa Van Halderen, Katie Fenton, William Pearman, Gaya Gnanalingam (MC), Duncan Campbell, Tim Howarth. (Photo by Louise Bennett-Jones).

Whaowhia te Kete Mātauranga

Last month a small selection of Māori authored nonfiction books from the Te Takarangi 150 collection were gifted to the Ruruku research library next to the rūnaka, available for the community to enjoy.

The books were delivered by Jacinta Beckwith (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu), research fellow for Te Takarangi ki te Ao Project based at University of Otago. The books are a ‘Te Takarangi starter kit’ from the project which works to support the sharing of knowledge and appreciation for mātauranga Māori and Māori writing, and to inspire new generations of Māori scholars, researchers and writers.

The full curation of Te Takarangi 150 books founded and led by Professor Jacinta Ruru (Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginui), Professor Angela Wanhalla (Ngāi Tahu) and Jeanette Wikaira (Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāpuhi includes the first book published about the Māori language in 1815 to works by current Māori scholars, researchers and writers.

See the full list online: https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/150th-anniversary/ tetakarangi/

Oi Oi Restoration Trial Established!

Victory! 1,664 Oi Oi (jointed wire rush) plants are now spread throughout the restoring South Arm of Te Hakapupu estuary, and along the edges of a farm stream that empties into the estuary.

The project is part restoration action and part research – a “learning by doing” or “adaptive management” approach. Over the next three years we will monitor the survival, growth and spread of the different experimental treatments so we can advise on the most cost-effective placement and spacings of future Oi Oi restoration planting in Te Hakapupu and beyond. This is a collaboration between the kaitiaki at the Kāti Huirapa

ki Puketeraki Rūnaka and the residents at Tūmai farm park. The trial is principally funded by Toitū Te Hakapupu – The Pleasant River Catchment Restoration Project, a joint initiative between the Otago Regional Council, the rūnaka and the Ministry for Environment. Additional funds were contributed by the Bendigo Valley Sports & Charity Foundation and residents of Tūmai farm park. The Oi Oi were grown by the Puketeraki Native Plant Nursery based at the marae in Karitāne, and their staff. Tūmai residents and several volunteers did the bulk of the planting itself along with many other helpers. It has been a great team effort – thanks everyone.

Whiria Kā Aho ki Puketeraki

We are still meeting regularly on the second Sunday of the month to work on the three panels for the Roiti Trust Whare. We are very happy with the results and 2023 should see us finished this project. We meet from 10am-3pm in the weaving room at Te Taumata o Puaka (the old school). Anyone interested in joining us are most welcome contact the office for details.

Mihi nā

Phyllis Smith

In late October five club members put their hands up to head north to Kāwhia Moana for a gathering of waka at Maketū Marae. Organised by Te Toki Voyaging Trust (https://www.tetoki.org), the event brought waka together from all over Aotearoa. It was an opportunity to meet other voyagers and to learn from one another. It was also an opportunity to introduce waka voyaging to hundreds of school children and their teachers. It was a very busy time that was also very rewarding! Here are a few favourite moments from those who attended on behalf of Hauteruruku:

“Te Hau Kōmaru Festival was a rare chance to join voyagers from around the Pacific. There was lots of interest in our two little canoes and plenty of changes to our rigging set ups by tohunga from all around the motu.”

Brendan Flack

“I really enjoyed helping in the marae kitchen. I got to listen to all the best stories, meet wonderful people from around the Pacific, and learn how to make poke! I loved the sense of everyone pitching into help the week go so well. It was an opportunity for me to see how Hauteruruku Ki Puketeraki is part of a Pacific-wide movement.”

Elizabeth Vanderburg

“I loved seeing other small waka at the festival, similar to ours but different. Our waka were welcomed onto the marae ātea with us as were others as they arrived. Running the programmes for the local kura was very busy and required a huge amount of pre planning and training by the Te Hau Kōmaru crew but the tamariki and kaiako were so enthusiastic to be there it made me feel privileged to be able to help out, receive and share matauraka.”

Suzi Flack

Nau mai rā Raureka Te Huia Tūrae i te Hārewa

Nau mai rā ki te ao takata e taku piripoho marihi e!

Ko Raureka Te Huia Tūrae i Te Hārewa Pahau Tūterangiwhiu-Taingahue tēnei.

I puta mai ia ki te whei ao i te 20 o Noema ki Ōtepoti ki ōna mātua a Kōtuku rāua ko Hamu. He mokopuna nā Tāua Hinga rāua ko Poua Lloyd.

He uri ia nō Kāti Huirapa arā nō Te Rūnaka o Puketeraki.

Hīkoi to Kāwhia

On the 5th January 1923, Pamela Hislop was born in Wellington hospital, the only child of Florence Elizabeth Spears (aka Barney) and Frederick William Hislop. Barney was Irish and Frederick of Scottish, Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe and Waitaha descent. Pamela is the great great granddaughter of Motoitoi, and great granddaughter of Maria Catherine Mouat.

In 1924 circumstances took Barney and Pam back to England. Barney had to earn a living as a single mum in London resulting in Pamela being cared for by cousins in the country. By all accounts Pam loved this time in her life, living on a farm in Lancashire with the matriarch of the household known as ‘Muther’, and the other kids. Things were simple and maybe a bit rough. Pam remembers at age four having her adenoids and tonsils out, lying on the kitchen table, the surgeon being the village doctor who removed the organs and who administered the ether that knocked her out for the proceedings.

In 1939, when it was widely rumoured, that war was about to break out, Barney and Pamela relocated to Egypt to live with Barney’s sister Eva and her husband. At the end of 1940 Pam began work in the Navy house doing cyphering. This was also the start of Pam’s amazing and rather wonderful social life. During the ‘phony war’ she went to dozens of dances, parties and “gaddings about” doing her duty, along with her friends, of cheering up homesick men from the three services.

When Barney and Pam returned to London Pam volunteered to join the Wrens and was sent back to Egypt, serving Port Said, Beiruit and Alexandria. After the war Pam trained as a radiographer in London, and went on an exchange job to Denmark where she met her future husband, Jorgen Jungersen.

Pam and Jorgen had their first daughter, Kaja, in 1951 and moved to Denmark for a while where their second daughter, Susanne was born in 1953.

The family returned to the UK until 1967 the family undertook their most important journey yet and emigrated to New Zealand, and to a job in Whāngarei organised by Pam’s father, Fred. It took a while for her to settle in Whangārei, having left her beloved mother in the UK, but Pam loves being with people. She was a very good sailor, loved making friends, was very political and got involved in local issues, and at one stage learnt te reo Māori. She and Jorgen became involved in the Values party and set up a branch of the Friends of the Earth in Whangārei. In between whānau, friends and involvement in political activities she worked full time as a radiographer at Whangārei base hospital.

Pam turned a hundred this year and had a great celebration of her long and productive life. She is currently living in Blenheim, and is the beloved mother of Kaja and Susanne, the grandmother of Justine, great grandmother of Rudy and Salma and grandmother-in-law of Jade and Cynthia. She jokingly says she puts her long life down to drifting along, having a butterfly mind and her ‘wicked ways’ but her whānau know differently. She has an enormous zest for life, her conversation is still to be found at the forefront of political concerns and current affairs, she has been an avid reader, she has a robust sense of humour and a strength and resilience that sees her rebound from so many things that life throws at her. She is much loved by friends and whānau; we are many people that she still keeps close, and which she has done all her life.

‘kei te mihi atu ki a koe, tōku mama, ka nui te aroha ki a koe. Ko koe te wahine miharo, te wahine toa, te wahine atawhai.’

Pamela Jungersen, nee Hislop

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Kā Mihi Aroha

Māturuturu ana kā roimata ki a rātou kua whatukarokaro ki tua o Paerau. E rere atu ana kā tai o aroha ki a koutou kā whānau, ka urupā o rātou mā i tenei wā.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently, including the whānau of Mason Ngawhika, Hinemoa Tau (Tui) née Dawson, Taare Hikurangi Bradshaw, Lutz Wolfgang Ritter much loved husband of Julie Asher, Robert Leggitt Pāora Karaitiana (Paul/Slab, Ōtākou), Robert Leggatt Dawson (Lik, Tuahiwi) and Gerald Arthur Swindells, (Gerry, Rāpaki).

May each whānau 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 return to good health.

Paul – Robert Leggitt Paora Karaitiana

Born 15 November 1930 at Tuahiwi, aged 92 years. Paul is one of the 14 children of Robert Leggat Te Raike Karaitiana and Olivia Oriwia Karaitiana (née Fowler). He was the last to pass away and now lays with his parents and several of his brothers and sisters at the Ngāti Rakiamoa urupā of Te Uriti at Tuahiwi, Canterbury.

Paul was an uri of Rangitāne ki Te Wairarapa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairarapa including the hapū Ngāi Hamua and Ngāti Te Korou. Further he was Ngāi Tūhaitara, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Kāti Rākiamoa, Kāti Kurī, Te Ruahikihiki ki te toka, Kāi Te Pahi and hapū o Korako Karetai. Paul was proud of our ancient takata taketake which we can call Waitaha including Hawea. Paul’s waka include Mahaanui, Kuruhaupō, Takitimu, Uruao, Te Waka Huruhurumanu and Kāpakitua.

Amongst his life interests and achievements Paul was the NZ Golden Blades champion in 1961 having begun blade shearing at age 14 under the tutelage of his father. He laid down his blades aged 74 years. Tītī gatherer extraordinaire on Pohowaitai, he is remembered by his nephews who were tutored by him and his brothers. His love of horses led to his hobby of Harness racing. Owner/trainer with wins with Old Bailey, Tiger Rag and Kopare. He was the local senior kaumātua for the Korako Karetai whānau and the Mere Piro Taituha (née Harwood) whānau; he was involved with the Ōtākou Rūnaka as a trustee on the Ōtākou Marae Reserve Trust.

Thank you everyone for your many expressions of manaaki and aroha nui for Paul and to his blended step whānau, descended from his late wife Anne Karaitiana, previously Mrs McCullum, née Blair. From Natalie Karaitiana, previously Mrs Hoani, née Pohio and for your arohanui extended to all his Karaitiana whānau. Kā mihi, e tāku tane, okioki mai i ruka i te rakimarie. Nā Natalie me te whānau pani.

Results for the appointment of the Ōtākou Representative for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

We congratulate Rachel Wesley who was appointed as the new Ōtākou Representative for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as announced in December 2022, and to Megan Potiki who was appointed the Alternate. Congratulations kōrua.

Paul aka Slab – Robert Leggitt Paora Karaitiana, taken at his 90th birthday celebration, November 2020.

Photograph Roslyn Nijenhuis, hapū member at Moeraki.

Graduations Awards prize givings:

Ōtākou Upoko Edward Ellison led the mihi whakatau at the Mana Pounamu Awards 28 October 2022. His mokopuna Rīpeka Potiki was among the rakatahi giving a waiata.

Bk row L/R, 6th along - Kahu Kaan and 12th along, Ripeka Potiki; front row L/R, 2nd along is Hannah Langsbury; photo of some of their fellow recipients for the Mana Pounamu Awards 28 October 2022.

Hannah Langsbury, recipient of a Mana Pounamu Award 2022, Te Kura o Hira Tapu / St Kilda Collegiate.

Kahu Kaan, (Wairewa, lives on the Otago Peninsula) recipient of the Tuakana Award for Bayfield High School, Mana Pounamu Excellence in Academic achievements, Cultural, Kapa Haka and Sports Leadership.

Rīpeka Umurau Corine Potiki recipient of a Mana Pounamu Award 2022, Queens High School.

Attributes for Queens High School rakatahi and Ōtākou hapū member Rīpeka Potiki are screened for acknowledgement.

Rakatahi Wānaka ki Ōtākou

The focus for the wānaka was to empower rakatahi and give them the experience of mau rākau, mahika kai and kēmu within the Ōtākou takiwā. BIG ka mihi nui to all who helped and contributed to making this wānaka a great success! I couldn't have done it without you all! Thank you to our rūnaka, whare and whānau, and a massive aroha nui to all the rakatahi that picked up the taoka of our tīpuna. To see rakatahi with little to no experience

Ngāi Tahu Tiriti o Waitangi 6 February 2023

learn, enjoy and lead these practices over two days was absolutely amazing – big ups to you all. From climbing the mauka to swimming with gentle sealions and most importantly having fun while learning and retaining mātauraka Māori. Manawa Ora! Hakuiao were our team champs for 2023! Well done kōhine mā, working smarter not harder always wins #Ōtākou #Kaitoko #Matauraka #Rakatahi #Wānaka

Ōtākou Marae is glistening in these summer days leading up to 6 February. Moana Wesley Is in charge of preparing the marae grounds and facilities with maintenance support from Lester Kelly.

Luke, Liam and Helen Scott cleaning up weeds.

Manaia Wesley getting to grips with thistles.

REMINDER: the Methodist Pūtea 2023 Fund is Open

Reminder to the seven Papatipu Rūnaka south of the Waitaki and their hapū members. The grant closes at 12 noon, 31 March 2023. Two categories on offer are Theology and Wairua studies (studies in te Ao Māori Wairuataka); and the Cultural Needs of the Iwi. For application forms and full details contact Ōtākou office.

Availability of Cultural Materials

The Komiti taoka Tuku Iho holds cultural materials for distribution to Kāi Tahu and non Kāi Tahu individuals or whānau. They oversee the allocation and distribution process of cultural materials to applicants. Application forms are available from the DOC office in Dunedin, the DOC website or our office.

Te Panui Rūnaka

Ōtākou hapū members – we welcome your whānau and personal pānui for inclusion in Te Pānui Rūnaka

Please send your pēpi hou, kā mate or memorials, achievements in sports, education or other activities that build on the traditions or customary practices of your whānau or the rūnaka. Attach your photos to office@tro.org.nz Please make a caption and name people in each photo. Thank you.

Ōtākou Marae website and contact information

Feel free to browse our website. Booking the marae for functions can be done online but is subject to any COVID-19 restrictions. Website: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image or email office.@tro.org.nz or phone 03 478 0352.

Kia ora tonu tātou ki ō tātou kāika – stay safe whānau.

Above: Kuini Brown hard at work.

Above left: Ethan Kelly, Tama Brown and Koru Dickson –the A-team.

Left: Vera Kelly providing tautoko for Kitty Brown.

Hokonui Rūnaka

Youth recognised for ‘making a difference’

By Sandy Eggleston, 14 December 2022

Young people serving their community in different ways won the top awards at the Gore District Youth Awards on Saturday. The Gore District Council Supreme Senior Award was won by the Hokonui Rūnanga taiao tauira (environmental cadets) and the council’s supreme junior award by Boston Setefano.

Hokonui Rūnanga kaitiaki taiao tauira programme co-ordinator Abby Evans looks after the wellbeing of the three cadets in the programme.

Since January, the cadets had been working on different environmental projects the rūnanga was involved with, Ms Evans said.

Initially, six cadets started the programme but three left recently to return home to the North Island. The cadets were doing “outstanding work in pest control in the Hokonui Hills.’

They were also involved with the work to monitor tuna (eels) and kanakana (lamprey) populations and the quality of the water where they live.

The work the cadets was doing was “making a difference,’ she said.

“It’s very humbling for them — it’s just what they do but to be recognised for their efforts is massive.

“I’m just thrilled for them.” The programme was funded for three years by Land Information New Zealand.

The programme also helped the cadets gain skills including their drivers’ license and first aid qualifications. Next year they would be ready to start tertiary study. “They’ve all grown in confidence.”

Boston, of Ngāti Porou descent, attends Blue Mountain College.

He was nominated for the award because of the work he had done to raise the profile of kapa haka in the college, Boston said “I do quite a lot of teaching my peers kapa haka.” When Boston was in year 7, kapa haka was not that visible in the school.

This had changed in the past year due to the work of Tapanui woman Whaea Jaki Eales and Matua Heemi Hekerangi of Ruatāhuna.

They had also mentored him in his search to learn more about his culture and language, he said. He wanted to help his peers change their attitude towards Māori.

“[I am] trying to make Māori a more normal thing. I don’t really think that is something I should be rewarded for but, nevertheless, I am grateful that I was nominated. It’s a great honour to receive an award like that.”

The awards evening was organised by the Gore District Youth Council. Television presenter Haydn Jones, formerly of Gore, was the compere for the evening. Youth council chairwoman Olivia Crawford said she was pleased with the way the event ran. “I thought it was a very well put together evening. Overall it was just fabulous.” Mr Jones “made the night”, Miss Crawford said.

She received very good feedback about the event. “It made us as youth councillors feel like we have succeeded in what we were trying to achieve.”

Cream of the crop. . . Hokonui Rūnanga Tauira Taiao (Environmental Cadets) Josh Aitken (left) and Kaloni Taylor accept the Gore District Council Supreme Senior Award on behalf of the group alongside Boston Setefano who received the council’s supreme junior award.

PHOTO: ANNE PULLAR

Winners of Gore District Council's Youth Supreme Senior Award. (Left to right) Kaloni Taylor and Josh Aitken.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Tēnā tātou e te whānau

We hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas break and were able to spend time with whānau and friends over this period. Hopefully you are now feeling energised and ready to meet the challenges of 2023!

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.

Marae Christmas Party Project Jonah

On Sunday 11 December we hosted the Ōraka Aparima Christmas party at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. Despite less than perfect weather conditions, and to the delight of the assembled tamariki, Hana Koko made an appearance.

We were also treated to a wonderful performance by the kapa haka rōpū. A huge thanks to Rā Dallas and his team for all your hard work.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable day filled with fun and laughter and beautiful kai. Thank you to every one of you who volunteered and helped make it happen.

A small group from Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka went up to sit their marine medics through Project Jonah in Ōtautahi. It was a beautiful day and we learnt so much – our kete was overflowing with knowledge.

This information is so valuable and now having these lifesaving skills at our disposal should we ever have a stranding we will be equipped to deal with it – hopefully we will never have too. We will, however, definitely be going home to make up a grab bag, just in case... Massive mihi to our rūnaka for making this happen.

Te Panui Rūnaka Submissions

We welcome your submissions for Te Pānui Rūnaka Please feel free to send anything you’d like to share with us. Whether this be whānau achievements sports, education, or anything else of interest. Please make a caption for your photos (which should be in jpeg format) and name the people in the photos. Please send all submissions to: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

From bottom left Emil Rahiti, Chris Cleaver, Rewi Bull, Sonia Rahiti, Dee Wainui, Renee Bull.

Rock Art Hīkoi

Milford Opportunities Project

Over the weekend of 13-15 January we were privileged to have Dougal Austin, Senior Curator at Te Papa and chairman of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust lead us on Rock Art hīkoi. This was a wellattended hīkoi with over 40 participants. Three sites were visited in and around the Clifton area. The weather was magnificent and those who came thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Pictured from left to right are: Riki Dallas, John Twidle (DOC), Stewart Bull, Muriel Johnstone, Chris Goddard (Programme Director Milford Opportunities Project) and Phil Tisch (Lead Engagement and Communication Milford Opportunities project). This picture was taken in Te Anau at the blessing of the new office space for the Milford Opportunities Project. It is hoped that the formal opening will take place early in 2023.

Ngā Mirikara mō Te Huikau

Adonai Te Huikau is two and a half years old and a uri of Te Huikau and Captain William Stirling. We're writing to share her miraculous story to express hope and to encourage other whānau within our iwi on a similar journey.

Adonai has moved from End Stage Kidney Disease to Stage 4 Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease. At the time of the writing she had been off dialysis for five weeks. Though not visible in the summer skies, she continues to be guided by Ngā Mata o Te Ariki.

She is the youngest child ever in New Zealand to come off dialysis and move down a stage.

Adonai has regular medical check-ups and reviews at Southland Hospital and Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital. At present she still requires a kidney transplant. If her father’s kidney is compatible, he will koha his or if mine is, I will koha mine.

Miracles are real, we see them unfold daily before our eyes, through this bright spark!

General Monthly Meetings

The general monthly meetings take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month. If you are unable to attend in person, please look out for zoom links in your emails. The dates for 2023 are as follows:

12 March 2023

9 April 2023

14 May 2023

11 June 2023

9 July 2023

13 August 2023

10 September 2023

8 October 2023

12 November 2023

10 December 2023

All members are welcome to attend the general meetings so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. If for any reason these dates change, we will notify whānau as soon as possible.

Membership

Arohanui,

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 is 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.

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

This is a culturally significant venue and has the facilities to sleep 20 plus people. It is located in the beautiful Jericho valley approximately 40kms from Te Anau. There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting, and fishing in the local area. Contact us here at the office for details.

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that each Papatipu Rūnanga exercises rangatiratanga with regards their membership? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others like us, run a separate registration process. 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.

Kia manawanui e te whānau! Aoraki Matatū!

Nā te whānau Stirling Boyles

Awarua Rūnaka

Tā Tipene and Lady Sandra

2022 was a huge year for our Upoko, Tā Tipene, and his wife Lady Sandra. It began when Tā Tipene found himself as a finalist for Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa (New Zealander of the Year). Still reeling from his astonishment at that, he was totally dumbfounded when subsequently selected as winner. In his words, “I thought I was off the radar now and the trouble I’ve caused over the years was fading from public memory.”

While Awarua whānau were still celebrating that latest gong, Tā Tipene went and snared another! A month later he was made a member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ): New Zealand’s highest royal honour, limited to 20 living people. Tā Tipene and former Governor General, Dame Silvia Cartwright, were announced as members of the Order in the Queen’s Birthday honours. This marked the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – the last such approval she signed. Their investiture was however postponed as they both formed part of the New Zealand delegation for the State Funeral of Her Majesty at Westminster Abbey.

“Tai Timu, Tai Pari”

For the last two decades, Te Rūnaka o Awarua has operated the oyster boat Ngā Roimata. This vessel gave many years of good service to various owners in southern New Zealand before we acquired it, and likewise served us well. However, the vessel is now past its functional life for oystering and therefore the rūnaka has acquired a replacement vessel, the Lucy Star, which is a well-known and reliable oyster boat. We were fortunate to purchase this at a very fair price, which should assist with the profitability of our oyster company. As this pānui goes to print we will have some indication of what the oyster season will be like, and we will update readers in due course.

During this whirlwind of congratulations, media interviews, and international travel, Tā Tipene and Lady Sandra received the best news of all, the safe arrival of their fourth mokopuna-nui.

Many Ngāi Tahu will be rightly proud of the recognition Tā Tipene received in 2022, but that is especially true of us at Awarua, to whom he has given so much of himself over such a long period of time.

Below: Tā Tipene and Lady Sandra with whānau during his ONZ investiture.

Tiwai Smelter

Over the last two years Te Rūnaka o Awarua, with support from the other three local Papatipu Rūnaka, has worked with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to respond to the multiple challenges posed by the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. This was initially focused on the environmental and social consequences of its announced closure. Now, as Rio Tinto Aluminium seeks to keep the smelter operating, our focus is on the development and implementation of an environmental remediation plan. Key to this has been the establishment of a Tiwai Advisory Group, which stemmed from months of negotiations in which we were assisted by, among others, Dr Michael Stevens, consultant Mike Shatford, lawyer David Stock, and our Upoko Tā Tipene.

Pōhā preparations

As usual, Tiny Metzger and whānau have been readying themselves for the upcoming tītī harvest and prepared this season’s kete in late December and January. Unfortunately, though, the region’s lack of rainfall has meant that harakeke blades are quite narrow and have a long taper. It is the third year in a row they have experienced this, which makes the job that much harder. However, Tiny is pleased that he now has great-grandchildren who are proficient in every part of he mahi kete. The whānau is now hoping the long period of easterly weather we have endured has not negatively impacted their favourite rimurapa plants too much.

Far left: Tiny and daughter Barbara preparing harakeke.

Left: Mokopuna-nui, Atanui Stevens, completes a kete from start to finish.

Our three representatives on this new Advisory Group are Gail Thompson, Terry Nicholas and Jacqui Caine. Each of those people hold positions of one kind or other within Te Rūnanga, but crucially, are also dyed in the wool Bluffies intently focused on the safe storage and removal of toxic waste generated by the smelter.

The Advisory Group has agreed to support the ongoing operations of the Smelter and focus on the progressive remediation plan, and a waste philosophy of reduce, reuse, recycle. The Advisory Group will also continue to work together on the identification and protection plan on wāhi tapu, wāhi taonga and other sites of significance.

Further information is available at: www.awgremediation.org

To further enhance collaboration with Rio Tinto Aluminium, we have hosted groups of smelter staff on Te Rau Aroha Marae for half-day hui. These sketch out the region’s Māori history, the Kāi Tahu whakapapa and traditions encoded inside Tahupōtiki, and the role of Tiwai Peninsula in all of that. It was the first time on a marae for many of the attendees, who all seemed

to value the experience. Our thanks to Matua Bubba Thompson, Michael Skerrett, Andria Cross, Corey Bragg, and Mike Stevens, and our ringawera, Gina Ryan and Marama Johnson, for supporting this important kaupapa.

Kaumātua Housing

Once our six kaumātua units were sited and tied to their piles almost a year ago, an enormous of work has gone into the likes of drainage, curbing, and landscaping. Then, in August and September, our beloved Tiny and Maurine Metzger temporarily decanted into one of the units while their whānau built a mobility bathroom in their nearby home. This was a blessing for the rūnaka because it helped us to identify and iron out some teething problems with the units. As a result, local builder Syd Ball and Bluff Electrical installed some additional wardrobe, bathroom, and kitchen fittings. We are now in a position to call for formal expressions of interest in the units and look forward to welcoming our first residents in due course.

Kākāhu Wānanga

Our regular kākahu wānanga continue to attract good numbers. In late February we had another graduation to celebrate the latest batch of kāhu huruhuru and korowai emanating out of Te Rau Aroha, which is always such a thrill. If you would like to join us, please email the office at: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz

Christmas Holiday Whānau fun

Awarua Whānau Services

We are very pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jim Hauraki to the position of Kaihautū, Awarua Whānau Services/Hiringa Oranga o Awarua, commencing 7 February.

Jim is of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kuri, Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Hāua descent, and comes to us with a strong background in the health, social and educational sectors along with extensive experience in strategic management, operations, and auditing procedures. These critical areas of whānau wellbeing are undergoing extensive changes within their respective sectors, so we consider ourselves most fortunate to have Jim joining us. We warmly welcome Jim to our whare and look forward to meeting the challenges of the future.

Office News

We are all back from our Christmas break. Our office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Remember if you have registered with Ngāi Tahu and you whakapapa back to Awarua, you still need to contact the office to register with us, email office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz

Taurahere Groups

Tauranga Moana

Tēnā koutou katoa! We have had some great things happening in our rōpū over the holiday period, and one of them in particular we would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate in this pānui.

On Saturday 26th November 2022, our valued committee member and friend, Ross Hemera received Ngā Tohu Hautūtanga Auaha Toi (Making a Difference award) online Creative NZ Awards.

One of the first times I remember spending time with Ross was at a wānaka mahi toi, designed and facilitated by Ross. It was a project that we all got to be a part of, painting ika for the installation on the front wall of Aronui wharenui. I was really struck with the massive undertaking and vision of Ross, consisting of hundreds of ika, representing tūhua and pounamu – Tauranga Moana and Te Wai pounamu, how they connect through their pūrākau and how we connect to them also. The design was amazing: simple yet deep concepts, beautifully and carefully designed and executed, linking us with our whakapapa via our own stories. Because of Ross, my story and that of my whānau are now a part of that place, and we connect via a bigger picture along with everyone who was involved... it’s like I got to be part of the meta as well as the close-up details, all of which were so carefully considered, intentional, and visually stunning.

We would also like to acknowledge Master Navigator, Jack Thatcher, who received Te Tohu o Te Papa Tongarewa Rongomaraeroa. Jack is the father of Aurere Thatcher, who is on our committee, and the son-in-law of Uncle Joe.

So, thank you and congratulations Ross and Jack, these tohu are well deserved and we deeply appreciate knowing you and being part of your lives.

If you want to watch them, it’s a great watch. There is some amazing work being done in Aotearoa. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XaQHOjbus&t=3s

Ross Hemera with Ngā Tohu Hautūtanga Auaha Toi (Making a Difference award) at his home in Tauranga.

The Office

Te kāhui kaiako me ā rātau kaupapa ako

Mei kore ake koutou kā poureo o te iwi i whakaihiihi, i whakawanawana mātau i te Kura!

Ko tēnei te kāhui ako me ā rātau mahi ako i tēnei tau.

Ko Hana O’Regan rāua ko Kiringāua Cassidy i whakaako i ētahi āhuataka mō te kiriata Hauaitū, arā ko Frozen.

Ko Karuna Thurlow i wānaka i kā kōrero ā kā tīpuna mō te mahika kai.

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Huirapa i te rua tī

Huirapa i te rua tā

Tihei mauri ora!

Muia katoatia a Arowhenua e te tini me te rau tākata mō te Kura Reo Kāi Tahu 2023. I moe tēnei kaupapa i te tau 2022 nā te kino o Kowheori i taua wā. Noho mokemoke katoa kā whānau reo Māori ki kā kaupapa reo Māori, ki kā kaupapa reo o Kāi Tahu. Nā, ko ora anō tēnei kaupapa o tātau, tētahi kaupapa Kāi Tahu ake nei!

Tīmata ai tēnei kaupapa i te 8 o Iwa, ā, i mutu i te 12 o Iwa. Nō kā pito katoa o te motu kā whānau i para i te whenua kia tae anō ai rātau ki te whakaruruhau o tō tātau reo, arā ko Arowhenua tēnā.

Ko Corban Te Aika i ruirui i tētahi pārekereke mātauraka mō te mahi māra.

Ko Kare Tipa rāua ko Henare Te Aika-Puanaki i akiaki i te huka ako ki te tū ki te whaikōrero rānei, ki te karaka rānei.

Ko Charisma Rangipunga rāua ko Paulette Tamati-Elliffe i whakakahau i kā rōpū ki kā para, he kōrero pūrākau hoki mō Tarewai.

Ko kā whānau o Kotahi Mano Kāika

I tēnei tau, i hokihoki mai kā whānau o te kaupapa o Kotahi Mano Kāika, ā, i puta hoki te ihu o kā huāka kātahi anō ka piri mai ki te kaupapa. He tohu tērā o te ora o Hiahia kia ora tou ai tō tātau reo. Neke atu i te kotahi rau toru tekau kā uri i tae mai ki te whakaora anō i tō tātau reo matahīapo. Ko tētahi paika o te kaupapa nei, ka kitea kā tamariki reo Māori e tipu ake ana ia tau, ia tau.

Kura reo Kāi Tahu 2023.

Kai kā Rikawera, kā tohuka o te manaaki!

Nā te waiata rokonui i kī mai “E kore nei e pīkoko te puku o te takata, nā te pūkahu o te poa te kai i Te Umu Kaha!” Tau atu, tau mai, ko noho tēnei o kā kaupapa ki Arowhenua nā te reka o te kai, nā te aroha o te marae ki a mātau o Kotahi Mano Kāika. Ko puta a Pito, ko kata a Hiahia, ko mākona e Kāti Kura Reo i a koutou. Rā atu, rā atu, he kai nā te rika whero i taka hai whēkiki i a Pokaihu e! Kāore te puna aroha e mimiti.

Kaitiaki tamariki

Ka kore pea tēnei kaupapa e tū ki te kore ō tātau kaitiaki tamariki. Ko kā rika atawhai, kā rika manaaki i tiaki i kā uri whakatipu o te kaupapa arā, ko Victoria Campbell rātau ko Komene Cassidy, ko Ana Tangaroa, ko Flayme Wharerau, ko Frances Robson, ko Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, ko Jeanine Tamati-Elliffe, ko Ripeka Pōtiki, ko Hana Amaia Tamati-Paratene, ko Aaria Rolleston, ko Te Rautawhiri O’Regan ko Whiwhioterangi Robson. Ka rere kā tai o mihi ki a koutou!

He mano hua i puta i tēnei Kura Reo. Ko te hua matua ko te noho tahi hai iwi, hai whānau e kākaunui ana ki tō tātau reo kāmehameha kia rere anō ai te reo ki kā tōpito katoa o tō tātau iwi.

Another successful Kura Reo Kāi Tahu was held at Arowhenua Marae from 8 – 12 January. The atmosphere and vibe of the Kura Reo this year was so uplifting, especially as last year's Kura Reo was cancelled due to Covid. It was great to welcome whānau who were new to the kaupapa, coming together with those regular whānau who have been committed to raising tamariki in te reo within the home environment for some years now. Our sincere thanks to all who made our Kura Reo a success –the warm manaakitaka from the Arowhenua Marae whānau that we experience each year, the stunning line-up of Kāi Tahu te reo teaching experts, each who inspired us with their passion and knowledge; the invaluable tamariki facilitators who kept our tamariki and babies fully engaged, nurtured and entertained in a caring environment.

Ko koutou a ruka!

Ko te akomaka o Hana O’Regan rāua ko Kiringāua Cassidy, he aha atu, ko Hauaitū! Frozen!

Ko Cornell Tukiri rāua ko Rocky Hinematua Roberts.

Ko Ana Tangaroa e tiaki ana i kā pēpi, tau atu, tau mai!

Ko Tumai Campbell rātau ko Lily Fraser, ko Alex Solomon, ko Kohekohe Pihama e whakakahau ana i a rōpū tahi.

Kia rite mai! Ko te wā kaukau!

Kā Titirei

I te 22 o Iwa i hui ai ētahi ō kā rakatahi kōrero Māori o te iwi ki Kaikōura ki te whai atu i kā ara tīpuna, waihoki, ki te whakaroko ake ki kā pūrakau a ō tātou nei tīpuna o Kāti Kurī. E kore e mimiti te puna o mihi ki a Poua Maurice Manawatu, nānā i arataki i a mātou ki kā kāika tawhito o te rohe rā, arā ki Peketā, Ōmihi me te Pari Whakatau. Nāia kā mihi ki te hapū o Kāti kurī me Takahanga marae mō te manaakitaka i ūhia ki ruka i a mātou o te wānaka nei.

Ka mutu te tirotiro atu ki kā pā ō Kaikōura, i piki whakateraki mātou ki Waikawa marae. E rere nei kā mihi ki a hākui Rita Powick, rāua ko Allanah Burgess, Te Ati Awa whenua, Te Ati Awa tākata tēnā koutou. Nō mātou hoki te whiwhi i puta atu mā ruka waka moana ki kā tai o Kura Te Au, kia tae atu ki kā pā tawhito o Kāi Tahu arā, a Kaihinu, a Te Awa Iti me Mōioio anō hoki. Kā mihi atu ki a Peter rāua ko Takutai, kā kaihautū o te waka Tūtānekai.

Inā te huhua o tēnei kaupapa ki a mātou me te kite i kā rakatahi e ako ana, e whakawaha ana i kā kōrero o tō tātou iwi, ki kā wāhi tonu i puta mai ērā kōrero. Nei anō, e mihi ana ki kā tuākana i hoki mai ki te tautoko, ki te hāpai i tēnei haereka, tēnā koutou, Levi Collier-Robinson, Shakayla Arapaki-Andrews, Alex Solomon, rātou ko Tūmai Cassidy.

Ko Aaria Rolleston rātau ko Rāpaea Mitai-Ngatai, ko Manea Aumua, ko Wiremu Rangi e mahi raraka ana.

Ko Kahutia Te Aika-Puanaki-Waretini rāua ko Hana Amaia Tamati-Paratene e mahi mirumiru ana.

Ko Kare Tipa e ārahi ana i tana rōpū ako.

Pari Whakatau Pā.

Peketā Pā.

Alex Solomon, Kupuora Tārena, Te Atarau Cassidy.

Peketā Pā.

Kā puna pūtea o Kotahi Mano Kāika

KMK funding can be applied for by all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and cluster groups wanting to develop their Māori language. The next funding round closes on the 24 February, 2023 at 5pm. If you wish to attend Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu, now would be the time to apply for funding.

For application forms or more information, check out our website www.kmk.maori.nz

If you have any questions or require further information about the Kā Manukura o Te Reo, Whānau Reo or Kāika Reo funds – please contact:

Darren Solomon (KMK Senior Advisor)

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

15 Show Place, Christchurch

Phone 0800 KAITAHU

Email: darren.solomon@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Rakahau reo Kāi Tahu

“Kimihia, rakahaua koi karo tou rā…”

Nā Mū, nā Weka i toha mai: Kāi Tahu reo, identity and wellbeing

Ko Tarahaoa tōhoku mauka, ko Rakitata tōhoku awa, ko Arowhenua tōhoku marae.

He uri tēnei nō Kāti Huirapa, Kāi Te Rakiamoa, Kāti Hinematua, O’Nuallain anō hoki, Nō te whānau Horomona-Anaha ahau.

Ko Darren Solomon tēnei e mihi kau ana.

Tēnā koe. My name is Darren Solomon. Along with having the privilege of working for the Kotahi Mano Kāika team, I’m also undertaking research for my PhD at the University of Canterbury. My overall area of research is the revitalisation of our Kāi Tahu reo and how the reintroduction of te reo Māori into our Kāi Tahu homes and whānau impacts on how we see ourselves and how we feel about ourselves.

If you are of Ngāi Tahu / Kāi Tahu descent, I’d like to humbly invite you to be part of this research by completing an online survey (approx 10-15 minutes long). Please note: You don’t have to speak or even to be learning te reo to take part. Your views as an iwi and whānau member are valuable and will make an important contribution to this study.

Nāhaku i ruka i kā tai o mihi

nā Darren

To contribute to this research, please scan the QR code with the camera/QR reader app on your mobile device. For further information or to have the survey link emailed directly to you please email: darren.solomon@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Papakāika Reo, Kā Manukura o te Reo, Kāika Reo, Whānau Reo.

Reo o te wā: Ki te māra kai

He rāraki kupu:

Taumata 1 (Level 1)

Earth – one, oneone

Taumata 2 (Level 2)

Worms – noke, toke

Taumata 3 (Level 3)

To cover over – poki (pōkia)

Seeds – kākano, purapura Bugs, insects – kārara Dig over, cover – huripoki

Spade – kō

Dig – keri

To plant – whakatō(ria)

Place one by one – tiri, tiritiri Tend, foster – ahu(ria)

To kneel – tūturi

To grow – matomato

Muddy – paruparu, kauehu Disease - tahumaero

Weeds – tarutaru, tōtō Grass – taruwhenua, pātītī Flower – pua; putiputi

Plants – tupu Caterpillar – anuhe, āwhato Fresh shoots – pihi, pihika

Herbs – otaota

To grow – tupu(ria)

To bloom – puāwai

Root vegetable – huawhenua Leafy vegetable – korare Roots – pū, weu, more

Potatoes – mahetau, rīwai Stalk – kakau, tātā Branch – peka, maka

Ko mahi ko ora Work is sustenance

Mō te pukumahi koia kai a koe

You are such a hard worker

Nāia taku ihu oneone Here is my hard worker

Ko whakapeto koi tātau

Ka mātua i tēnā

We have exhausted all our energy

That’s enough of that

Making the most of your Whai Rawa account in 2023 Your Whai Rawa account has lots of benefits so make sure that you are making the most of being involved! Here are some top tips from us:

1. Set up a regular contribution to your Whai Rawa account. Investing a little each week – even a couple of dollars – can make a difference to your financial future or the future of your whānau. Adult Whai Rawa members need to invest just $3.85 a week for the 52-week calendar year and tamariki members only $0.97 a week, to receive the current maximum Matched Savings of $200* per year from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in March 2024.

2. Ensuring you are in the right fund for your financial goals, investment timeframe and tolerance to risk is essential to maximising your investment. You should periodically review your fund choice to ensure you remain invested in the most suitable fund. Whai Rawa has three funds you can choose to invest into – Rātā-Growth Fund, Mataī-Balanced Fund and Tōtara-Conservative Fund.

3. Understand the benefits of Matched Savings and Distributions. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu aims to make contributions to Whai Rawa member accounts to benefit whānau futures. Make sure you are taking advantage of the benefits available, such as the newborn distribution if you have a new pēpi and Matched Savings. Eligible Whai Rawa members may also receive annual distributions*.

4. Make sure your tax rates are correct. It is important that you provide us with the correct information (IRD number, RSCT and PIR rate) to ensure you are taxed at the correct tax rate. For more information see the information on our website at www.whairawa.com/tax

Tools to get there!

• Making a regular contribution:

Setting up an automatic payment is easy with your online banking. Search ‘The Whai Rawa Trust’ to find us as a payee or check out our ‘Ways to Invest’ page on our website for our bank account –www.whairawa.com/ways-to-invest

If you need help doing this, just get in touch with us or find more information at www.whairawa.com/ways-to-save

• Checking your fund option:

Take our five question Risk Quiz to check you are in a fund that should best suit your needs. It just takes a couple of minutes to complete! To take the quiz head to www.whairawa.com/riskquiz. You can change your fund through your online Whai Rawa account. Choose Investments from the drop-down menu and you can update your fund here. Note you can only allocate 100 percent to one fund.

• Understand how Matched Savings and Distributions work

Head to the Whai Rawa website www.whairawa.com/ms or give us a call on 0800 WHAI RAWA to talk through how you can maximise contributions from Ngāi Tahu.

• Checking your tax rate

Login to your account to check your tax rates on file and/or visit www.whairawa.com/tax to check what your rate should be. You can update your tax rate through your online account. On the main menu under Your Account, select Personal Details, and from here you can update both your PIR and RSCT tax rates.

* Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu matched savings and distributions (when applicable) are available to all Whai Rawa 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 default rate of 39 percent. Distribution payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. Download our PDS at www.whairawa.com/pds

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. All content is subject to WRFL’s financial advice disclosure statement available here www.whairawa.com/financial-advice.

Whānau as First Navigators

Inā te mīharo o tēnei karere?! How great is this news?!

The Whānau as First Navigators team notched up a big milestone at the end of 2022 by formally cementing relationships with nine accredited Ngāi Tahu and kaupapa Māori health and social service providers across the takiwā.

The team is working with the following providers to help them grow, strengthen, and build on the prevention and early intervention mahi they already do to support whānau in their communities:

• Arowhenua Whānau Services

• Awarua Whānau Services

• Hokonui Rūnanga Health and Social Services

• Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu

• Ngā Maata Waka – Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka

• Poutini Waiora

• Te Kāika

• Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust

• Waihōpai Hauora

The Whānau as First Navigators team has worked alongside each of these providers to develop an agreed work programme that expands the providers’ capability and capacity and meets the needs and aspirations of whānau in their communities.

This year the focus has shifted to the roll-out of each provider’s programme.

Kia mānawanawa tonu! Watch this space!

Whānau as First Navigators is an iwi-led early support and prevention programme that focuses on strengthening whānau. It aims to support whānau wellbeing through and with social service providers, so that tamariki and whānau can lead their own aspirations. For more information, visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/wafn

Who raises our tamariki?

Who binds our people together?

Who builds our communities?

Who leaves our legacy?

And who guides our future generations?

...it is whānau.

That’s why the Whānau as First Navigators programme helps empower whānau to care for our greatest taonga of all, our tamariki. The programme ensures whānau are connected with local providers who help with early and preventative family support services.

For more information visit www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/wafn

Pānui

An invite to upcoming wānanga

Kia ora koutou, kā rūnaka ki Murihiku, Kāi Tahu based on Rakiura, Kāi Tahu with interests on the Tītī islands, Kāi Tahu with land in the Rakiura Māori Lands Trust, Kāi Tahu with experience in the predator free space.

Predator Free Rakiura

Predator Free Rakiura aims to restore the natural haven in which communities and taonga species can thrive together. During February and March the project will enter its next significant phase – wānanga with Ngāi Tahu. E te whānau, nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai ki tēnei wānaka whakahirahira.

What are the wānaka about?

The wānanga are an intentional space for whānau to raise your expectations, concerns and desires for the future of Predator Free Rakiura.

There are two wānanga in each location. The first will introduce Predator Free Rakiura and seek to understand your expectations – what do you expect this kaupapa to achieve for Kāi Tahu?

The second will focus on implementation and delivery and is all about action on the ground.

What are the wānanga locations, dates and times? We hope to have input from as many whānau as possible! To help, wānanga will be held on both islands, kai will be provided and the time in wānanga will be reimbursed. The details are as follows:

Te Rau Aroha Marae, Awarua Bluff

- Monday 13 February, 9am to 1pm.

- Tuesday 7 March, 1pm to 5pm

The Pā, Rakiura Stewart Island

- Wānanga tuatahi, Tuesday 14 February, 5pm to 8pm

- Wānanga tuarua, Monday 6 March, 5pm to 8pm

Who is representing Ngāi Tahu on Predator Free Rakiura?

The Predator Free Rakiura kaupapa, including the upcoming wānaka, is supported by Dean Whaanga (governance board), Estelle Leask (governance board), Gail Thompson (advisory group), Tāne Davis (advisory group), Stewart Bull (advisory group) and Jill Skerrett (advisory group).

Nei rā te mihi atu ki tēnei kāhui rangatira e manaaki ana i te kaupapa nei.

For more information, or to RSVP for the wānanga, please email or call Donelle Manihera – 027 670 7243 or donelle@kauati.co.nz

Enjoy the rest of the warmer months by being prepared and knowing how to stay safe.

To avoid infection and re-infection with COVID-19 there are a few things you can do to protect yourself, including staying home if you are sick and limiting your time in crowded indoor spaces. Try eating outdoors when possible.

Stay up to date with your vaccinations and if you get symptoms take a test immediately. If you’re positive you will need to self-isolate for seven days.

If you get COVID-19 while you are travelling, have a plan to get home and where to safely isolate. Remember to take some rapid antigen tests (RATs) with you, along with hand sanitiser, face masks and your usual medications.

Get help straight away if you or your whānau feel sick. Save the number for Healthline into your phone: 0800 611 116 – for free medical advice 24/7. You can also call 0800 358 54 53 for free COVID-19 health advice, any time, any day

A dedicated COVID-19 disability helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call free on 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988 for help or information about vaccines, testing, face mask exemptions, and managing COVID-19 at home. A person with experience or knowledge of disability will answer your call between 8am and 8pm daily. After 8pm, calls are answered by a trained member of the Healthline team.

Go to covid19.govt.nz for more information.

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga

Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Frequently Asked Questions

What are nohoanga?

Nohoanga are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks that allow for Ngāi Tahu whānui to connect with the lands of their tīpuna through camping or gathering food and other natural resources.

Whānau can occupy nohoanga for up to 30 days but must obtain an authorisation from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Why do I need an authorisation?

Authorisations allow for us to manage and monitor site usage and prevent overcrowding. Nohoanga can be booked online at www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga

You can call 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 66462642) or email nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz if you are having trouble booking online. Staff will respond within 24 hours. You will need to have your whakapapa number and vehicle registration details handy.

What if I don’t know my whakapapa number?

Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 5248248) and ask to speak to a member of the whakapapa team.

Why do I need to book 10 days in advance?

Booking in advance allows us to schedule nohoanga maintenance for times when there are no bookings.

Why are only some sites active?

There are currently 15 active nohoanga sites. Despite being free to use, there are costs associated with managing nohoanga sites. This includes staff, maintenance, site inspections and signage. We are working towards activating more sites while increasing resourcing to be able to manage them.

Why are there no facilities on the sites?

Te Rūnanga does not own the land the nohoanga entitlements are on. The Crown (the Department of Conservation or Land Information New Zealand) owns the land. Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 there are rules for the entitlements, one being permanent structures cannot be erected on the sites.

Why do I need to give feedback?

We cannot visit nohoanga often. Your feedback allows us to be aware of the condition of the nohoanga and any issues or required maintenance.

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

Above: Nohoanga site at Albert Town next to the Mata Au (Clutha) awa.

Ngai Tahu Funds Jan - Mar 2023

Find

Name of Grant/Fund

Ngāi Tahu Fund - Round 33

Mahinga Kai Enhancement Fund

Kā Pūtea Scholarships

Tahua Taunaki Akonga Learner Support Fund (Term 2)

Pēpi Pack

Pūtea Manaaki - Sport

Pūtea Manaaki Emergency Relief Fund

School Starter Packs

Special Learning Assessment

Taiawatea - Rangatahi Cultural Leadership Fund

If you have any questions on eligibility, contact our team for a kōrero at funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Ph: 03 328 9415

E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata

Ph: 03 339 8308

E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga

Ph: 03 377 1513

E: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Ph: 03 371 2660

E: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga

Ph: 03 381 2082

E: onuku@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Ph: 03 755 7885

E: makaawhio.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email:

tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone: 0800 524 8248

For photographs and graphics please send to:

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu PO Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 (Online: ISSN 2357-2051)

Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Kaikōura Rūnanga

Ph: 03 319 6523

E: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga

Ph/fax : 03 755 6451

E: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Ph: 03 313 5543

E: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Ph: 03 465 7300

E: admin@puketeraki.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Ph: 03 234 8192

E: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Awarua Rūnanga

Ph: 03 212 8652

E: office@awaruarūnaka.iwi.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau

Janet Hetaraka

Ph: 09 438 6203

E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Briar Meads

Ph: 027 929 9992

E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua

Anita Smith

Ph: 07 345 8375

E: Anita17smith@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Rachel Chaney

Ph: 021 129 3665

E: ngaitahukitaurangamoana@ gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui

Julie Ryland

E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Hokonui Rūnanga

Ph: 03 208 7954

E: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui

Aroha Beckham

Ph: 021 687 6332

E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua –Kapiti Coast

Ema & Amiria Whiterod

Ph: 027 207 1629

E: kororia449@gmail.com or emma.whiterod@twor-otaki.ac.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki

Virginia Hina

Ph: 021 135 3493

E: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne

Phil Kemp

E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz

Ph: 027 478 2919

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Ph: 03 615 9646

E: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Ph: 03 689 4726

E: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

Ph: 03 439 4816

E: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Ph: 03 478 0352

E: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka

Ph: 03 216 9074

E: info@waihopai.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-a-Tara

Karen Coutts

Ph: 027 365 3993

E: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau

Ana Topi Patuki

Ph: 022 369 1024

E: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti

Vernice Waata-Amai

Ph: 027 263 6921

E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz

Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupū (Perth)

E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com

Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne

Haileigh Russell-Wright

E: ladyhailz@gmail.com

P: (04) 5820 2227

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato

Hinga Whiu

Ph: 0211811009

E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa

Karen Bast

Ph: 06 378 8737

E: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikawa

Marama Burgess

Ph: 03 5736142 or 0276591840

E: mr.burgess@hotmail.com

Te Kupeka a Tahu (Brisbane)

Ph: 0488666610 (+61)

E: tekupekaatahu@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu iwi i Poihākena

Angeleau Simpson

Ph: 04 20333568

E: angeleanlivs@y7mail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

These two images are from the Ngāi Tahu Communications collection and were taken in 2006 at a He Waka Tapu hui. Lianne Dalziel is in the first photograph on the left. We have no further information on the identity of these whānau so if you are able to help regarding these images 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.