Annual general meeting
shareholders receive this pānui, so if you have changed addresses please notify us so we can update your details in our system. For and on behalf of the Waitutu Incorporation, Graham Metzger.
The Waitutu Incorporation annual general meeting will be held at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff on Saturday, 22 August at 1.30pm. We would like to ensure that all
Meeting of owners
A meeting will be held for the owners of the Māori freehold land known as Arowhenua 881 Village Section No 15 on 30 August, 1.30pm at Arowhenua Marae, 38 Huirapa Street, Temuka. Most of the owners in this section are from the Rickus whānau.
trustees. If you are interested in being a trustee, please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800 626 745 or email haines@ngaitahulaw.org.nz before Friday 28 August. You can also express your interest of becoming a trustee at the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Haines for a proxy form.
The purpose of the meeting is to establish an Ahu Whenua Trust to manage this land and nominate
PhD research participation
David Betts, a social work PhD student from the University of Canterbury would like to interview older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) individuals about their experiences with social relationships and mental health.
anxiety, stress, depression or substance abuse.
David is interested in interviewing anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+, is of the age of 60+ and has some form of personal experience either directly or indirectly with mental health and wellbeing, such as;
If you are interested in taking part, or know of someone who might be, please feel free to contact the student for more information david.betts@pg.canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 027 430 7569. Thank you.
Information provided by participants will be kept confidential and this has been approved by the, University of Canterbury’s Human Ethics Committee.
Ngāi Tahu writers hui
A Ngāi Tahu writers hui will be held at Rāpaki Marae,17-19 July. Guest speakers include, Keri Hulme, author of The Bone People; Anton Blank, Ora Nui; Charisma Rangipunga, Dean Puna Wānaka, Patricia Wallace, and Te Hā. All enquiries should be sent to Janine Karetai: JKaretai@slingshot.co.nz or phone 021 244 5410.
Whānau reunion
The Hohepa Huria whānau will be holding a reunion at Tuahiwi Marae on Friday, 4 June 2016-Sunday, 6 June. For catering purposes, or for more information, all those who would like to attend should RSVP to Charlie Williams on 03 312 6538, by early February. The whānau will also be holding a meeting on 12 July 2015 at 12pm at the marae – all are welcome to attend.
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