Te Pānui Rūnaka September 2023

Taiamiki by Tui Johnson

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Kai aku nui, kai aku rahi, kai aku whakatamarahi ki te raki, kai aku whakateitei ki te whenua, tēnā tātau katoa i kā āhuataka o te wā. Tērā a Matariki e ārau ana i te paeraki, e tohu ana i te tau hou e haere ake nei. He wā tēnei e whai whakaaro ai tātau ki kā tau ko hipa, ā, ki kā tau e haere ake nei me kā mahi kai mua i te aroaro hai whakaea mā tātau, nāia anō te whakamiha atu.

Tēnā koutou katoa and a belated Mānawatia a Matariki!

I hope you were all able to spend Matariki relaxing with whānau and friends, reconnecting with your marae, remembering those who we have lost, eating some delicious kai and planning big for the new year.

The Matariki celebrations across the takiwā were spectacular and immersive. The Matariki Mackenzie festival ran for a second year at Takapō and was a great success with activities being held at the roto and at Dark Sky Project. In Ōtepoti, incredible technology was used during the Pūaka Matariki festival to showcase Māori and Pacifica filmic artworks infused with the mauri of the water screen they were projected on.

I hope wherever you were around the motu that you were able to gaze up at the sky as our tīpuna did before us, to celebrate new beginnings and reflect on the previous year. Kai kā ika rūhānui o te ope o te rua Matariki, e takiauē ana te whatumanawa i tō koutou rirohaka atu ki tua o Wainukumamao. Kai kā whetū tārake o te raki e iri nei ki te uma o Rakinui e tū iho nei, okioki mai rā koutou katoa. Tauārai ko te pō, ko taipō ki a koutou, tītoko ko te ao Mārama, ko taiawatea ki a mātau.

In Hurae (July), Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua Matapura Ellison, representatives of kā rūnaka ki Murihiku and the Department of Conservation (DOC) translocated four male kākāpō from Whenua Hou near Rakiura (Stewart Island) to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. This was a great milestone for kākāpō, one of our critically endangered taoka species, whose population has doubled over the past seven years.

For the first time in more than four decades kākāpō are now living on the mainland. Incredibly, it has been more than a century since these precious manu were last seen on Maungatautari, which is currently the largest predatorfenced habitat in the country. I am proud that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has been working with DOC to protect our taoka species through the Kākāpō Recovery Programme for decades. I mihi to Tāne Davis for his 18 years of mahi, caring and advocating for kākāpō as the Te Rūnanga appointed representative on this programme. He attributes a blend of mātauraka Māori and Western science to the success story of the manu.

Kā mihi nunui ki kā mana whenua o Maungatautari. We are grateful for Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Raukawa, Ngāti Hauā, and Waikato, and for the kaimahi at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari who are caring for our manu through the tikaka of whākai.

E te whānau, footage of the four kākāpō being released on the mauka is available on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Facebook and Instagram pages.

In Āhukata (August), I was fortunate to attend Wally Stone’s (Awarua, Moeraki, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Rāpaki, Waihōpai, Wairewa) induction to the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. It was a wonderful evening, and I was honoured to join Kāti Kurī and Whale Watch kaimahi to celebrate Wally on behalf of our wider Kāi Tahu whānau.

This is well-deserved and significant recognition for Wally’s contribution to the business community, tourism industry, and Māori economic development over more than three decades. Wally has held several leadership positions, including Chair of Ngāi Tahu Holdings and

Ngāi Tahu Capital. As kaiuruki, he steered our waka through tough economic times and strengthened the resilience of our businesses.

As a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Representative for Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Wally was the push and drive that seeded the launch of the Ngāi Tahu Marae Development Fund, which continues to benefit our Papatipu Rūnaka today. Wally can be proud that this fund has now invested $14 million to support hapū across the takiwā to achieve their aspirations and provide whānau with an adaptable space for hui and other activities.

His contribution to the tourism industry in Aotearoa through Whale Watch Kaikōura and other mahi adds to his fantastic legacy. As a professional director, Wally has also enjoyed a successful governance career.

I wish to tautoko Wally and his brilliant mahi, kai te rakatira, e Wally, nāia tō iwi e whakamānawa atu nei ki a koe me tō whakataketake riaka hai paika mō tātau katoa.

We are now a year on from the health reforms that merged our district health boards into Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora. I am pleased to share that Te Tauraki, our Iwi-Māori Partnership Board for the Kāi Tahu takiwā, is now formally recognised in legislation which is a significant milestone for our iwi. Te Tauraki is central to embedding Te Tiriti in the new health system, lifting the voice of whānau Māori, and supporting whānau to exercise rakatirataka in relation to their health and wellbeing.

You can read more about Te Tauraki and its strategic plan at tetauraki.co.nz or email tetauraki@tetauraki.co.nz.

You may have also seen that TE KARAKA Issue 92, is now available. This issue celebrates two special wāhine centenarians, Tūtehuarewa, the whare at Koukourarata; and Pamela Jungersen, a hākui who has lived a very full and rich life.

This issue also has a focus on our fisheries with articles from Kaituhi Justine Inns who looks at the Māori Fisheries Settlement Act thirty years on, in A take without end Kaituhi Hannah Kerr, along with members of the East Otago Taiāpure Committee, tell the story of the incredible mahi that has occurred in the Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki hapū, to protect the pāua on their coastline. They are working to restore and rebuild the mauri of this area so pāua can flourish and the generations to come can access this kaimoana and learn about mahika kai.

If you don’t receive TE KARAKA via the post, you can view the articles online here:

https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/te-karaka/issue-92/

The recent Tauranga, Tāmaki Makaurau, and Wellington Roadshows were a success, with thousands of whānau enjoying the days. There were many opportunities for whānau to nurture their Kāi Tahutaka and I hope everyone who attended had a wonderful time reconnecting and strengthening bonds with their extended whānau.

Future Roadshows will include different locations to ensure more whānau living outside the takiwā have the same opportunity to connect kanohi ki te kanohi. I encourage you and your whānau to come along and nurture your Kāi Tahutaka at these special events, so please keep an eye out for a roadshow coming to a city near you.

While 2023 feels like it is flying-by, we can begin to look towards the warmer months and exciting kaupapa that we have lined up. Together, we will mark the 25th anniversary of our Settlement with Crown in late Hepetema (September) which is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate how far we have come as a people.

I am also looking forward to Noema (November) when Ngāti Waewae will proudly host Hui-ā-Tau at Arahura Marae. I know our whānau living in Australia will also enjoy attending our Brisbane Road Show on 11 Pēpuere (February) 2024.

As we prepare to farewell Matariki from the sky for another year, the mornings are gradually getting lighter, and daylight savings is just round the corner. By the time you receive the next edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka kana (Spring) will have well and truly arrived. Stay warm and safe e te whānau,

Kā mihi nui, Lisa Tumahai Kaiwhakahaere

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Taiamiki

by Tui Johnson (Ōraka Aparima)

Ko Tākitimu te waka

Ko Aparima te Awa

Ko Te Ara a Kiwa te moana

Ko Tākitimu te maunga

Ko Ōraka te whenua

Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi

Ko Tui Te One Johnson ahau

This artwork was created using acrylic on canvas and was completed shortly after returning from my first visit to Taukihepa/Big South Cape Island.

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.

Who raises our tamariki?

Who raises our tamariki?

Who binds our people together?

Who binds our people together?

Who builds our communities?

Who builds our communities?

Who leaves our legacy?

Who leaves our legacy?

And who guides our future generations?

And who guides our future generations?

...it is whānau.

...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.

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.

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

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

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Kaikōura Rūnanga

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABILTY! It’s been ringing around our rōpū, as we get geared up to venture into new horizons in the Haumanu restoration space! It sure has been a balancing act for our kaupapa, one that requires constant work, drive, and ability to see through to the much-loved goal lines!

Our kaupapa has always had a fast-paced momentum about it. We learn fast, we work hard, and we play hard when the time allows, with Matariki setting the tone for being grounded, appreciative and connected as a rōpū. All of us are growing alongside our taiao, learning until our kete overflows and, adapting to the joyful but hōhā constant changing of processes that cannot be avoided. As we navigate our waka through these bumpy waters, we try to remind ourselves that there will be calmer waters ahead. We are all excited to use this special time of year to align ourselves, rest and take a day to celebrate in our own mīharo and rewarding ways. As a bit of a recap, it has been a year since we introduced the maramataka into our kaupapa planning, to ensure we are putting our wellbeing first and determining the type of mahi we complete in low energy moon phases is not over strenuous on our hauora.

The Mahi Trapping

Over the next year, we are planning to try and sustain our 120km hearty coastal trapline. By doing this we must expand our skillset and move into other avenues to keep our kaupapa intact! We can’t lie and say it’s easy because just like the famous quote says “nothing good comes easy” but if we hold hope and live by our core values, kotahitanga and ako, to name just a couple, we will look back and have whakawhetai in our hearts for the journey, and the accomplishments made as the incredible individual humans we are and as the awesome tīma we would have grown to be.

KA MAU TE WEHI!

According to our nifty predator control calendar it’s one of the best months to take a holiday from predator control mahi. However, we can’t have the crew with their laces undone, feet up and having a hot snack here in the office now can we, so the boss was mean and sent them off to go check most of the 1099 traps, weather permitting of course! In the fascinating world of trap data, trends we are seeing are majority of catches being rats, fewer hedgehogs and a surprisingly good number of weasels being caught. Makes lacing up those boots all the worthwhile, as every pest caught is one less that creates havoc to our environment –churr!

Hurunui

The Hurunui project has not been without its hiccups; however, we have pushed through the challenges and are seeing some fantastic results! We have had two large truck deliveries rolling in at our whare and it was all hands-on deck to unload the 2390 native plants that were delivered –what a beautiful site to witness! We had full team planting days with office joining the field which was perfect timing to celebrate the Matariki Public Holiday! Hands in the whenua, shared kai, planting native trees…no place we’d rather be!

Oaro Hāpua

It’s been a special time being one year since we planted our first plant at the hāpua. How tumeke is that! The kaimahi have been busy completing plant maintenance and the team focus has been mākā which really ties in with the mahi they have been completing. The finish line is drawing nearer so it will be our value kotahitanga which will pull us altogether for a strong finish.

What’s happening in August/September?

August is a busy month, with our schedules pretty much all filled up!

Along with our three projects that we are currently working on (and one other collaboration planting project), we are also going through massive changes to improve our systems, policies, and procedures! Our mahi requires not only a lot of physical work but the hinengaro mahi that goes into our projects is one that must never go unnoticed!

We are also celebrating our Matariki Cultural Development Day, that will give us time to sit back, relax and wā hinengaro as a rōpū.

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

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

Rā Whānau

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

August

Tyrone Tainui, Pippa Tainui, Adam Tainui, Amber Blacktopp, Jake Meihana-Beckett, Danealla Mason, Jamie Ferguson, Barbara Vaea, Andre Mehrtens, Tamati Tainui, Andrea Reed, Kathleen Scott, George Campbell, Kristyn Lang, Ani Mason, Georgea Wiritanga-Tainui Candee Meihana, Irai Tuhuru Weepu, Antony Coakley Makaire Tainui-Simon, Michael Culling, Joanne Beckett, Buddy Wereta Tainui, Michelle Lee, Kristyn Wilson, Waitaiki Rauhihi, Raureka Rauhihi.

September

Fin Tauwhare, Leighton Stokes, Amanda Tainui, Chantal Tumahai, Terita Mason, El-Alamein Meihana Whittle, Kaleshea Tauwhare, Marlon Price, Chris Lewis, Kereopa Ria, Irai Weepu, Mikayla Tumahai, Kupe Tauwhare, Tania Tauwhare, James Campbell, Moana Lee, Tamaki Tumahai, Chelsea Meihana, Awatea Tauwhare, Tina Weepu, Maighdlin Hinekoau Jones, Miriama Johnsen, Miriam Downs, Hector Tainui, Ariana Stevens, George Read, Marina Russell, India Lilly Campbell, Polly Mei Campbell, George Simpson, Archie Downs.

Komiti Mātauranga (Education Committee)

Hui for our kaumātua

In May, we met with our kaumātua at Arahura. It was a chance to get hands-on with art, crafts and a puzzle. In June, many of our kaumātua enjoyed a trip to the Treetop Walkway. Everyone made the trip up the hill (some with a little help from the waka), and went for a wander through the treetops. Theresa was also brave enough to give the zipline a go! Of course there was a friendly game of wharewhare/housie, plenty of kai and kōrero.

These hui are held on the last Tuesday of each month and are about being together, having some fun, sharing kōrero, and looking at topics our kaumātua have requested. If you’d like to join our upcoming kaumātua events, please call or text Catherine on 027 360 5915.

Kura Reo ki Arahura is on the horizon

We are excited to invite whānau to join us for Kura Reo ki Arahura from 1 – 4 October. Kura Reo ki Arahura will include:

- Te reo lessons with knowledgeable kaiako/teachers

- Awesome rauemi/resources

- Kōrero from our Poutini Ngāi Tahu whānau members on topics they are experts in

- Dedicated kaitiaki/carers for tamariki with kēmu/games and haerenga/fun trips

- Time in our beautiful wharenui, Tūhuru

- Kai and some travel support (for those travelling from afar)

We will cater for all learners of te reo, from those at the very beginning of your journey through to fluent

speakers. Spaces will be limited so get in quick –registrations are essential.

For more info and to register, keep an eye on the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Facebook group.

Te reo videos and resources

Make sure you’re connected to the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Facebook group and our Ngāti Waewae website (www.ngatiwaewae.org.nz) where we are sharing videos and resources to help you out on your reo journey. We welcome any suggestions for future kaupapa/topics to cover in these videos, and we will also be organising Zoom/online hui to share other kōrero and content.

If there are other kaupapa around mātauranga/ knowledge that you’d like us to support with, please let us know: matauranga@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Ngā mihi nui!

Fusion rangatahi wānanga

Another successful wānanga was held during the July school holidays here at Arahura Marae. Throughout the week our tamariki got to partake in kapa haka, mau rākau, activities, games, challenges, pōwhiri and we were even lucky enough to book the Hokitika Regent Theatre to watch Coco in te reo Māori! We are looking forward to doing it all again in October.

Rūnanga Business

Our AGM is being held Sunday 29 October at Arahura Marae.

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

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 miroha o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

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

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

Marae Development update

The marae is now in its final stages of development and is looking very sharp to host our TRoNT reps in August.

We have a new asphalt driveway and have been busy with the mattress room upgrade and the kitchen upgrade.

Our master carver Bevan Climo, with the help of Melvyn Wilson has reinstated the Aotea Koru, which had to be removed so we could lay new concrete.

Bevan originally designed and laid the koru and has now given it a fresh new look with the addition of specially chosen white beach rocks to complement the stunning Aotea.

Te Ara Pounamu

Wētā workshop is working closely with this exciting project, if you are on the West Coast and have been through Greymouth recently you would have seen the building rapidly appearing.

This building is one of the exciting projects in the Pounamu Pathway story that is being told the length of the West Coast.

This is a joint venture involving both rūnanga Māhaki and Waewae.

Keep an eye out as you are passing though Greymouth, the building is changing weekly.

Kaūmatua Section

Our amazing kaūmatua recently had an exciting trip to the Tree Top Walkway, they had a couple of rounds of bingo, a lovely lunch and we heard rumours that one of them tried the new zip line, in fact word on the street a couple have now tried this new exciting adventure and had a great deal of fun!

We would like to make special mention of a couple who tirelessly raise funds for the Cancer Society. They turned their back paddocks into a spud growing facility. The idea came a few years ago by Murray Marshall to help raise much needed funds for the local volunteer cancer group. Murray uses old fashioned gear that he has restored to plant and harvest the spuds. His wife Shona gathers, washes, sorts and then sells them to locals.

All profits go directly to the local cancer society, they have sold all most 120 x 3 kilo boxes.

Hosting a “Fly Brother”

We recently hosted Ernest White II, who is a storyteller and explorer who has circumnavigated the globe six times! He is the producer and host of a travel docu-series on TV called Fly Brother with Ernest White II He also hosts the travel and culture-focused Fly Brother Radio Show.

Ernest was here on a promotional hikoi of the Tai Poutini, spending time with both hapū. He is pictured here with Kahurangi and Whaiariki Mahuika who along with the Wilson Whānau, hosted Ernest for the day at our marae, Te Tauraka Waka a Maui and at some of our other iconic spots including, Te Kopipiko depicting our Ngāi Tahu creation story as well as Ka Raoimata o Hine Hukatere and Te Moeka Ō Tuawe (The Franz and Fox Glaciers).

Hui-ā-Tau Rūnanga AGM

Members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc are advised that our Rūnanga Hui-a-tau (AGM) is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 commencing at 9.45am with a Mihi whakatau at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi.

The business of the Annual General Meeting will commence at 10.00am and will be in accordance with Section 7 of the Rules of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Society Inc (28/11/15).

Wilson Whānau Stay at Te Tauraka Waka a Maui Marae

Anō nei te kōtuku rererenga tahi, kua toro tēnei whānau ki te whenua ūkaipō o ō mātou tīpuna.

If you’re fortunate enough to have been to Maitahi before, you will be familiar with that moment when you emerge from the final bend, the bay stretches before your eyes, and your breath catches a little while you acknowledge just how stunning this wāhi is.

It’s been four years since we last set foot at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui - and the first time ever for some of our whānau.

Aoraki stood magnificently, as we journeyed south, the sun lighting him up gloriously against a perfect crisp blue sky.

Although we’d had a mihi whakatau when we arrived, the following day we were delighted to also take part in a pōwhiri, and tautoko in hosting some manuhiri who were stopping in for a short visit. One of the moko made us all proud as he lead us beautifully in the waiata, tau kē e tama!

During our stay we often reflected on the kōrero that had been shared with us of the whakairo and the tukutuku panels, going over our notes and making the connections. Kei te mihi ki ngā ahikā i te manaakitanga, and for keeping everything tika.

As if a reFRESHing July dip in the awa wasn’t excitement enough, finding aotea really makes the heart skip a few beats! That turquoise shimmer just appears, like magic, a taonga that wants you to notice it.

In the evening we made kupenga to hold our precious finds - a mahi toi that had been taught to us recently by descendants of uncle Bob, a skill that he and Grandad Kelly reputedly used to make their fishing nets.

The tamariki (and the pakeke) enjoyed decorating and talking about the Matariki whetū, what they represent and how we might acknowledge and celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori.

Sat on the rocks at the beach edged in by the mist, watching te tōnga o te rā while the sea roared and smashed its way along the sand was thrilling. It was surprising to find that just a short distance away, at Hunts Beach, the sea seemed much less fierce. It was pretty special to spend some quiet time, imagining what life was like for Grandad growing up here.

After the poroporoaki we had an obligatory photoshoot on the marae ātea while several pīwakawaka attempted to photobomb our shots. I’d like to think they were trying to tell us to make sure we hoki mai ākuanei!

We completed our stay, by stuffing ourselves yet again with kai that Nana had taken great pleasure in meticulously planning and preparing throughout our time together at the marae, and we without doubt, left a little more “sustained” than when we arrived, in more ways than one.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Kia ora e te whānau we hope you are all keeping warm and enjoying some of the Matariki events on offer around the motu. We’ve been busy here at Rāpaki and there’s lots more coming up.

Matariki Events

We hosted our Matariki celebrations at the marae, with kaumātua from Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, Tuahiwi, and Taumutu on July 6th. We enjoyed a delightful lunch and a presentation by Rikki Solomon on the significance of Matariki.

On the following morning, we also participated in a hau tapu ceremony in New Brighton, which provided us with a unique and memorable experience and one we plan to make an annual custom as part of the revitalisation of Matariki.

Afterwards, we proceeded with Tamariki Day at the marae, where the tamariki had an exciting opportunity to create their own poi and learn about the stars in sign language. Additionally, they engaged in some fun kēmu, waiata and Māori movement activities.

Our evening session started with a captivating presentation by Victoria Campbell. She delved into the significance of Matariki, explored various star constellations, and drew intriguing comparisons between Mātauraka Māori (Māori knowledge) and Western science. Tori skilfully highlighted the similarities in research methodologies, further enriching our understanding of both perspectives and insights.

Following this, we were fortunate to enjoy another remarkable presentation featuring a terrific trio of Rikki, James and Marcus. Their presentation included a visually

Kaimahi for Nature Update

captivating sand art display, mesmerizing taoka pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments), and engaging storytelling of pūrākau. This dynamic combination provided a multi-sensory experience that left us in awe and deepened our understanding of mātauraka Kāi Tahu and Māori.

It’s that time of year where our Kaimahi for Nature teams are out planting up the whenua around Whakaraupō. Our two teams based at Rāpaki and Livings Springs have been doing an amazing job with all their trapping, track making, and planting and especially in the current conditions with so much rain. Ka mau te wehi!

Shar Pirikahu leading the poi.

The Rāpaki based Kaimahi for Nature team and volunteers at a recent planting day at Rāpaki.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Paepae Wānanga

Kua ahatia e koe kia ora ai tā tātou tikanga?

Tō tātou paepae?

What have you done for the wellbeing of our tikanga?

Our paepae?

Over the years our paepae have faced significant challenges. In the 1990s, there was a group of us, young, eager, idealistic, somewhat green behind the ears rangatahi rocking around the marae at Taumutu. Supported by the kaumātua of the day, earlier than any of us anticipated, we started to step into space and take up our positions on the pae. Little did we know that decades later, older, hopefully wiser and a little more battle savvy, that same group of David Perenara-O’Connell, Puamiria Parata-Goodall and Tania Nutira would once again be on the marae at Taumutu discussing tikanga and the future of our paepae wahine and paepae tāne.

By the end of our wānanga paepae we came away with four key messages.

1. Turn up – you learn by being there and experiencing it.

2. Remember to practice our tea-towel-tanga – get to know everyone, manaaki our manuhiri, do the mahi.

3. Make a commitment – to our reo, to our tikanga, to each other.

4. We are whānau – lets go on this journey together.

It really was heartening to see the multiple generations – in the case of one whānau – four generations in attendance at the wānanga. We are looking forward to spending more time together over coming months to learn and share and grow our two paepae. You are welcome to come on the journey with us!

Tamariki Day

it was a special time for our tamariki to have their Tamariki Day coincide with Matariki. Star cookies were decorated and lots of Matariki crafts were made. Lots of fun was had by all those involved. We look forward to seeing what the next holidays bring.

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Right, from left: David Perenara-O’Connell, Gavin Hillary, Reihana Parata (Aunty Doe), Jahkeil Nutira, Tania Nutira.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata

The current kapa haka of Koukourarata has a huge legacy to live up to. 100 years ago funds raised by the then concert party helped build the hall Tūtehuarewa. At the end of June, the kapa hosted a noho marae, to put on a lunch for kaumātua and to celebrate Matariki.

Mihimihi brought together whānau members staying on their marae for the first time, those living in O-Tautahi, and ahi kā.

“Definitely filled my cup”

“Meeting new whānau members, who were so welcoming”

“Helped me to feel connected to Koukourarata”

Once the dinner dishes were put away, the first order of business was to practise waiata, old songs and new, for entertaining our tāua and pōua at lunch the following day.

“We were there to make them feel special”

“Assisting in the wharekai and serving our kaumātua lunch was an absolute highlight”

The walls of Tūtehuarewa resounded with the voices of three or more generations that night, with the atmosphere enriched by whānau who brought taoka puoro and a weaving frame.

“It’s been a big blessing overall this weekend”.

Saturday morning was all about preparation. Some of us rugged up to watch for Puaka and Matariki rising into view above the ridgeline, setting our timeline for Sunday morning. Firewood was gathered, the tables set, the good plates washed and candles lit. A waiting area was set up in the whare wānaka for kaumātua from Koukourarata and Rāpaki, including three who had to be chased out of the kitchen!

Te Atarangi and Jade Turner, Bailey Watene, Tiana Ruru and Amaia Ruru-Fuller.

Tarnia Jackson and Jackie Manawatu standing ready to serve kai.

Above: Haoteraki Tankersley standing ready to serve.

Right: Tāua Rā, Tāua Caroline, Aroha Daken and Pōua Graeme.

When the time came, a series of pao rang out to draw our tāua and pōua to the wharekai.

“I was so proud of our ladies stepping up; they sounded beautiful”.

Younger members of the kapa in brand new aprons served up a feast while the kapa haka group sang their hearts out. You would never have guessed that some singers had joined the night before!

“The kaumātua thing was I felt the most important… after the lunch.”

“For us it was about permission.”

Stories were shared, of parents and grandparents travelling between bays, reading the winds and tides, and living by a mahika kai calendar shaped over centuries.

“Certain signs for when to dig for the cockles or when to put the net out for the flounders, our elders knew by looking at the stars and the moon. They especially knew what the changes in the tide meant.”

“I like to see these little ones get up and singing ‘cause this is where we start”

“We put them in front, for them to feel that they represent us… that is our future”.

Following lunch, we asked our pōua and tāua to wānaka with us - what could a first hautapu for Koukourarata look like?

“Matariki gives focus to what we did and knew instinctively or learnt by observation for hundreds of years”

“We did look at the stars and personify them… we’re just bringing it all together to have a ceremony.”

Neroli (daughter of Tāua Hineari Daken) and Tāua Meri Crofts.

Whānau in Tūtehuarewa.

Tāua Makere Fahey-Herewini and Tāua Caroline Manihera.

Tāua Marina and Tāua Elizabeth Cunningham.

Tāua and pōua who joined us for lunch and for wānaka. Sheree Tikao-Harkness, Nani-Pera Moka, pēpi and Tiana Ruru.

Some whānau members had kōrero to share on how others have acknowledged Puaka and Matariki.

“How you explained Matariki yesterday was an eye-opener”

In the end our tāua offered some clear guidance:

“Keep it simple”.

“Be true to us”.

Afternoon tea and a lovely acknowledgement from our Ngāti Wheke relations led into another wānaka session. Having heard the kōrero from our elders it was time to discuss and make choices about what to do and how.

“We put something together that works for us”. “I love the kōrero… as a learning process”.

Kai had been contributed by various whānau for the umu kohukohu whetū; with kumara, pātiki, tītī and karamū berries. What emerged from this second wānaka was a desire to karakia together rather than taking turns.

Using Ahoraki Rangi Mātāmua’s book as a foundation, the whānau agreed on a simple format for our first hautapu. More waiata practice, particularly the waiata taki for the morning, and an early night.

“We created a template for our tamariki and mokopuna”. “I’ve been to a few and I thought this was amazing… felt more personal, more real.”

As the moon disappeared behind the western peaks on Sunday, whānau gathered around a fire on the shore. Puaka and the Tautoru constellation (Orion’s Belt) were clearly visible, a light haze concealing the rest of Te Waka o Raki.

We extrapolated where Matariki should be from the visible stars, and at 6:32am there was a brief glimmer through a gap in the haze at exactly that spot. Taking that as our cue, the pūtōrino sounded and the whānau sang the first karakia together.

Jodi Cameron, Tāua Lynette Cotterill, Pōua Graeme Page, Tāua Bron Thurlow, Kahuraki Bronsson-George.

Manaia Cunningham, Jodi Cameron and Jade Turner.

Elizabeth Cunningham and Jodi Cameron.

Nani-Pera Moka, Manaia Cunningham and tamariki at dinner.

Jade Turner, James King and various whanauka at dinner.

A karaka followed, acknowledging Puaka and the new year, and then a mihi to Pōhutukawa. As the waiata taki echoed gently across the bay, whānau members placed the names of their loved ones in the fire to be carried up with the smoke.

“This morning was quite emotional”.

“When I put the message on the fire it brought tears”.

“The waiata was perfect”.

Each star was hailed in turn and a final karakia recited. The lid was lifted, steam rose skyward and the pūtōrino sang our hopes for the new year.

“One of the best New Year’s Eve parties I’ve ever had!”

“... and we remember it!”

The whānau agreed that there may be other layers to add for next year. Many hautapu have taken place around ngā motu, each one different, but choosing to hold ours at the marae meant that it brought some of our people home.

“We’d done it unapologetically Koukourarata style… gentle, fun, and centred around our kids”

“When you have wānanga as fulfilling as this you can’t help but think of other whānau that you wish were here with you.”

Kia ari mai te aroha, te mauri o te whenua Te mauri o te takata, kia ora rā

Sheree Tikao-Harkness and Te Hirata Tichborne, ready for the kaupapa.

Nani-Pera Moka and Manaia Cunningham.

Mairehe Tankersley beside the fire.

Steam rising from our umu kohukohu whetū.

Ōnuku Rūnanga

Marlborough Jiu Jitsu Championships 2023

On Saturday 27 May, Benjamin James Stevens competed in his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) tournament. Benjamin has been practicing BJJ for a year and has really loved the positive learning environment that his instructors create. Ben works hard to listen and apply the required techniques and force in training, to ensure all learners are ultimately safe during training and tournaments.

This tournament is open to BJJ participants from all over NZ. Benjamin entered the under 65kg class and it was a great learning experience for him.

Benjamin ended up winning the gold medal for the under 65kg class. He was extremely happy and is keen to participate in another tournament in the future. He loves BJJ, the instructors, the trainings and making friends.

Benjamin is a descendant of Peter Hohua MacDonald and Teera Te Mete, Grandson of Amelia and Brian Stevens and the youngest son of Rana Stevens and Shendelle Steel.

Rana Stevens

A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) staff sergeant based at Base Woodbourne, has become the first Malburian to officially umpire a men’s T20 International cricket game after an unexpected call-up in Fiji last month.

Rana Stevens, who is a current serving 29-year veteran, was selected to tour Fiji for the inaugural 2023 Pacific Island Cricket Challenge, held in Suva from March 9-19, thinking he was going to “liaise, coach and mentor,” before being asked if he could umpire three of the games.

Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force, the tournament featured the national T20 cricket teams fromFiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Samoa, as well as a combined ‘ANZAC Barbarians‘ team made up of Australian and New Zealand defence personnel.

Stevens said the highest level of cricket he had umpired before the call-up was NZDF matches, and was told when he arrived in Fiji that the tournament was short of an official, and that the organisers had “got word” that he was a certified umpire.

He said organisers initially told him that he might have to play in the tournament with the ANZAC Barbarians team, to which he replied “I love my cricket, but I’m not even the best cricketer in my household”, referring to his three children who are all cricketers.

“And the call was made, yep . . . If you want to umpire, umpire. Sweet, I’m going to do that,” Stevens said.

His first game on the international stage came when Vanuatu men’s played Fiji in the men’s semi-final on 17 March, Stevens said his family was watching the match live from his parents’ house in Spring Creek.

He went on to umpire another five matches at the tournament, including the men’s 3rd and 4th play-off between Samoa and Fiji on 18 March.

The morning after his first game, he said his name had already been added to ESPN’S list of people that had umpired a men’s T20 International, which includes New Zealanders Billy Bowden and Tony Hill.

“These are guys I grew up watching, and I didn’t think I’d ever be on the same list. . . I was just trying to process in my mind what it means,” he said.

A fellow umpire at the tournament told him “you’re on a pretty prestigious list Rana, I don’t think you’re getting that at the moment,” Stevens said.

Born and raised in Kaikōura and a Marlborough Boys’ College old boy, descendant of Peter Hohua MacDonald and Sarah Smith (Teera Te Mete), Stevens is now the 354th person on the ESPN all-time T20 International list of cricket umpires, the 12th ever New Zealander, and the first Malburian.

Stevens, who reckoned he ‘sort of jumped the gun,” with the Fiji call-up, said there were no plans to adjudicate future international games just yet, but said he was “very keen,” to umpire with the Marlborough Cricket Association next season.

Royal New Zealand Air Force, Security Forces Specialist; Graduation Parade; April 2023

Christchurch-born Charlotte May Stevens has been in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, (RNZAF) since December 2020. She joined as a Security Forces (SECFOR) Operator and was posted to Whenuapai in Auckland.

She has since completed the Military Dog Handling Course in 2022 and other yearly compulsory courses including, fitness, drill, and all weapon systems. She is now a Military Working Dog Handler in Whenuapai.

Charlotte has recently graduated from the RNZAF, SECFOR, Specialist Couse, conducted in Woodbourne, Blenheim during the first quarter of this year.

Charlotte is the daughter of Rana Stevens and Shendelle Steel. She has two brothers, Brian and Benjamin (pictured).

Charlotte is a descendant of Peter Hohua MacDonald and Teera Te Mete (Sarah Smith) and Granddaughter of Brian and Tek Stevens of Spring Creek, Blenheim. In addition, Charlotte is studying te reo and completing a Diploma in Business Level 5 (Administration and Technology).

Charlotte is an active participant in various clubs including swimming, rowing and cricket.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū.

Ana Te Raki and Kera Donaldson (both descendants of Mata Kahu Fowler) proudly took the stage to represent their hapū, iwi, whānau and kura at Ngā Manu Kōrero speech Waitaha regional competitions.

The competition was hosted by Kaiapoi High School on Friday 16 June. Ana competed in the Sir Turi Carroll (junior English) section and the kaupapa of her speech was “I am unapologetically Māori”. Kera completed in Te Rāwhiti Ihaka (junior Māori) section and the kaupapa of her speech was “Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Māori.” This was a first-time experience for our uri nō Kāti Huirapa and an experience they would both love to repeat.

Nā Marie Donaldson

Fifa Women’s World Cup Tourism Film

On 2 June a bus load of kaumātua along with students from Arowhenua Māori School braved an early morning start and freezing temperatures to travel to Aoraki to be part of a mihi whakatau for the film crew from Tourism New Zealand.

A group of girls from the school had been selected to be part of the film and spent the day between takes keeping warm and drinking hot chocolates.

It was an awesome experience to be involved in and to learn what is involved behind the scenes within the film industry –especially in the shadow of Aoraki and his brothers.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a pēpi. We would welcome a small caption and photo 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 at this time. Please contact us as we would like to support you in any way we can.

Upcoming Hui

• AGM will be Sunday, 15 October

• Whānau hui will be Sunday, 12 November

We are looking forward to welcoming you home either in person or by electronic connection.

Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that each Papatipu Rūnanga exercises rangatiratanga with regards to 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 03 689 4726 or waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz if you would like to register or have any questions at all about our membership process.

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Update from te McStay Whānau

Tēnā koutou Waihao! I hope you all are keeping warm!

Would be cool to see what other whānau have been up to – kai, raraka or hīkoi! We have been keeping the fire fuelled here!

It has been schoolwork as normal in our mornings and fun activities and responsibilities in the afternoons. Lots of art, knitting, woodwork, play etc for the tamariki.

They have been helping me a little with our seed processing for spring too.

I showed them how to make a bread bug from potato peels and made two loaves of Rewana bread. My first attempt, I didn’t think they would like it, from their reaction to the smell of the fermenting bug but they loved the final result!

The cost of living is about to skyrocket yet again! Kia kaha whānau! Unplug power outlets when not in use –every bit helps! I will be doing my seed store stocktake soon. If your kapa māra kai need any seeds let us know and will see if we can share anything! It feels like winter will hit in spring!

Stay pai and motivated koutou! Mauri tū, mauri ora! Te McStay whānau.

Executive Officer

I am a month and a bit into my new role as Executive Officer for Waihao. Many of you will know that I previously worked at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as General Manager of Te Ao Tūroa. I come to this role feeling passionate about being able to serve my own rūnanga.

I have hit the ground running, working hard to review policies and develop new ones. This is a work in progress. I have been tasked with supporting the marae komiti in their mahi and one of the first tasks was to develop a Terms of Reference for them.

It has been great getting to know both Penny and Mary and the incredible work that they do keeping things ticking over at the marae. I have developed a performance and development framework for our kaimahi that we will be putting into action this financial year.

I have had the privilege of being a part of the pōwhiri for Waihao Downs Kura when they visited Waihao a couple of weeks back. It was truly wonderful to see both our upoko and kai karanga in action. We are so very lucky to have them both holding the pae and the mahau strong for us all.

Our Chair, Dardanelle and I have been meeting with both Environment Canterbury and Waimate District Council with a view to developing mutually beneficial relationships. We also attended a National Transition Unit Water Services Reform hui together and are keeping a close watch on things as they develop in this space.

I am thoroughly enjoying the new role and the challenges that it brings. Although I work mostly from home, I am down at Waihao at least two days every fortnight as well as attending both board and whānau hui.

Trudy Heath Executive Officer

Matariki 2023

This is a photo of some of our whānau celebrating together at Takapō for Matariki.

We were blessed to have wonderful weather, not even a frost for the launch on Thursday evening and moving into the hautapu on Friday morning where we could clearly see Puaka and Matariki rising in the sky.

Our celebrations continued throughout the day with whānau selling at a market in Rehua Dark Skies Project and a variety of workshops including taonga pūoro, rongoā, mahi toi, guided walks etc.

We hope you also had the opportunity to connect with friends and whānau, honour memories of loved ones and share stories, enjoy some special kai and star gaze together.

Save the Date – AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Te Rūnanga o Waihao will be held on Sunday, 15 October. Put the date in your calendar and plan to join us either in person or via electronic zoom connection.

Marae Komiti

Introducing the komiti members that have been appointed for a 12-month period:

Wendy McNaughton (Chair)

Martyn Smith (Deputy Chair)

Te Wera King (Upoko)

Wendy Heath (Kaikaranga)

Samantha Sykes (Trustee)

Maddison McLean-Smith (Rangatahi)

We look forward to hearing updates of their mahi at our whānau hui.

Any correspondence for the komiti can be sent to the office.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

He Maimai Aroha

Acknowledging the recent passing of William “Bubba” Thompson.

Celebrating our Moerakitaka

On 1 – 2 July we celebrated Matariki at our marae. Below are some amazing photos captured by photographer Brian High who caught these magic moments of our whānau who were involved in many events over the weekend.

A great time to return to the places you call home, and to reaffirm the bonds you have with whānau, friends, and communities.

Hoki ki te Kāika

Kaumātua, Whānau and School Grants

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Moeraki Rūnanga Hui

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Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Puketeraki Pepeha Series Book Launch

An amazing array of delectable food was enjoyed by all those who attended the long-awaited launch of the pepeha series – a fitting afternoon tea to celebrate the introduction of these works to whānau and local kura gathered at the marae on 8 June.

The pepeha series was inspired by Waiariki Parata-Taiapa whose ideas formed the basis of the five pukapuka that was a Ministry of Education, Toikuranui project. After two years of writing by Claire Kaahu White, Mauraka Edwards, Vicki Lenihan and Rua McCallum with illustrations created by Moewai Marsh, Shannon van Rooijen, Madison Kelly, Tui Johnson and Aidan Geraghty, these fabulous resources were finally presented.

Following the mihi whakatau, proceedings opened with a speech by Julie Anderson, Director of Education for Otago Southland who spoke fondly of her memories of Puketeraki and how these resources could be used by whānau and as education tools. The writers and artists then spoke about their experiences while undertaking this work and after karakia the books were distributed among the guests attending.

Araiteuru ki Uta, Araiteuru ki Tai; Ko Hikaroroa te Mauka; Ko Waikouaiti te Awa; Ko te Raeka

Kūiti o Huriawa and Ko Puketeraki te Marae were well received by everyone and conversations were alive with excitement for the future.

Huriawa karamea, Huirapa kōkōwai.

Nā Rua McCallum

Opening of the Book Launch: Julie Anderson and koha placed on the floor in front of the Rūnaka members.

Waiariki Parata-Taiapa giving the Karakia.

The McStay whānau with koha, and Adam Keane.

Te Rā

Weavers of Whiria Kā Aho ki Puketeraki travelled to Te Puna o Waiwhetū in Ōtautahi last month to get up close at a pre-exhibition viewing of Te Rā, home from the British Museum. This 200-year-old complete harakeke sail is the only one known to have survived from that era. How wonderful we could appreciate this taoka here in Te Waka ā Maui and consider the mātauraka and mahi toi of our tīpuna. aue!

We and other weaving rōpū from all over Aotearoa were warmly hosted by Aunty Ranui Ngarimu, New Zealand and British curators and gallery staff During the morning we studied the rā underside, were then invited to watch the careful turning at midday, which took one hour, then studied the top side in the afternoon. The metres and metres of stitched whītau, the fine harakeke whenu, the notched huru quills, the accuracy of a continuous pattern through multiple papa, the hono! How lucky are we to now have steel needles, blades and pots, not to mention gas fires and other time saving tools.

We headed for home in awe of our tīpuna and with the realisation that we have a big mahi ahead of us to learn the skills required to weave our own rā for Hiwaiterangi waka under the Ruruku Project.

This mahi has been helped with the arrival of Te Rā Ringa Raupā ropū to Puketeraki to pass on their mātauraka. These wāhine are the first to have replicated te rā then went on to weave a second rā. Currently we are contributing to the weaving of a further two rā travelling with Te Rā Ringa Raupā as they wānaka here with us.

We would like to acknowledge the support of CCPS Ruruku project, Te Papa Tongarewa, Te Whānau Arohanui Trust, Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka and Te Rā Ringa Raupa.

Nā Suzi Flack

Whiria kā aho ki Puketeraki weaving rōpū outside Te Puna o Waiwhetū. From left to right: Ngahuia Wood, Robyn Ashton, Julia Rata-Te Raki, Victoria Bryant, Heramahina Eketona, Suzi Flack, Jenny Smith, Bronwyn Lowe, Lisa Phillips, Marianne Te Tau, Adam Keane.

Julia Rata-Te Raki studying Te Rā.

Left: Julia Rata-Te Raki, Robyn Ashton, and Adam Keane with Te Puna o Waiwhetū staff member.

Hui Ako 2023

On Tuesday 20 June, East Otago kura came together at the East Otago Events Centre in Waikouaiti to perform kapa haka. This was an exciting occasion as the past couple of years have been cancelled due to the pandemic.

The kura involved were Pūrākaunui, Waitati, Warrington, Karitāne, Waikouaiti, Big Steps Educare, Palmerston, East Otago High School, and Macraes Moonlight.

Resource Kaiako Māori Luana Thomas, Aroha Ellison from Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Waiariki ParataTaiapa from Ministry of Education started us off with a mihi whakatau followed by the first performance of the day, East Otago High School. The audience was filled with our hapori of friends, parents, caregivers, grandparents who all came to watch the tamariki. All kura were enthusiastic and sung with mana to the audience. We were treated to listening to a Matariki Waiata naming all nine whetū as well as a pūkana competition on who could hold the best pūkana, aue! Ka pai Palmerston, Waikouaiti and Karitāne kura! The ‘Waiata o te Rā’ (Waiata of the Day) was ‘Araiteuru’ composed by Waiariki Parata-Taiapa. All kura sung this waiata at the end of the day, Tumeke tamariki ma!

This year was special for Kura o Karitāne. New kapa haka uniforms were made for the occasion. The Karitāne community helped create, sew, and press uniforms in which we are very grateful.

We look forward to building on our waiata for Otago Polyfest coming up in Ōtepoti celebrating 30 years and another Hui Ako in 2024.

Nā Nikki Crossan

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Kā Mihi Aroha

Māturuturu ana kā roimata ki a rātou kua whatukarokaro ana 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 Bubba (William) Thompson nō Awarua, Arowhenua me Ngāti Kahungunu; Ōtākou acknowledges that Bubba gave generously of himself and we were often welcomed to Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff where he held the paepae over the last two decades. We also acknowledge the passing of Netta McIntosh, Claire Williams and Maera Haua. Maera was mata waka living in Dunedin and an original Wātene Māori in the 80s/90s. 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 a speedy recovery and return to good health.

Ōtepoti Narrative Wānaka Series

This series of hīkoi wānaka involved whanauka travelling by bus to explore our rohe and where our local pūrakau originate. Edward Ellison and Rachel Wesley led the kōrero which allowed for sharing of memories, learning and creating new memories for the hapū. In turn this will empower mana whenua whānau with mātauraka, to be kaitiaki for our own stories within our whānau and communities. The first wānaka was held on Saturday 27 May.

Rachel Wesley shares Narrative with whanauka on the hikoi. (All photos by Connagh Wesley.)

Back at Ōtākou Marae for kai break and group photo.

Edward Ellison sharing whakapapa and local history depicted on Te Poutokomanwa that dominates the foyer of our toroa, the Northern Royal Albatross centre on Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.

Left: Edward (Black jacket, white cap) shares narrative with whanauka at the foot of the large Pyramid.

Heading to the Pyramids, Okia Reserve, Otago Peninsula.

Left: Edward explaining the significance of the smaller pyramid to whanauka.

Above: A toroa flies by the Signal Station on the peak of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula.

Above right: Standing on the foreshore at Harwood the rōpū looks back to Pukekura.

The second Ōtepoti narrative wānaka was held on Saturday 17 June. We gathered as kaumātua, pakeke, mokopuna around our mātauraka Kāi Tahu, to traverse the city realms, to share the stories buried here and experience them in place. Importantly we are addressing a longing for pūrākau and distributing mātauraka among our hapū. We were privileged to be led by our indomitable upoko Edward Ellison, ably supported by Amie Curtis and Moana Wesley. All sharing their knowledge and experience with us as well as that of their loved ones.

We imagined the landscape in the times of our tīpuna and heard the old place names, learned about the waterways, tauraka waka and trails they knew. It was a sobering experience to remember over 700 acres of pristine estuarine eco-system, which once nourished and fed the entire harbour, but was lost, when the city was established. We heard of Puketapu who clothed the bush clad hills with plants which grew from the scattered seeds of her collected firewood. We reflected on how the old stories remind us of essential tiaki practices like distributing seed.

We visited the Northern cemetery and the memorial to those Parihaka whānau buried there. We shared karakia, mihi and waiata as we reflected on their hardships here in Ōtepoti, the grief and loss of their descendants and the enduring connections between Parihaka and Ōtākou whānui.

After a wash under the tap and a walk in the brisk wind we were glad to arrive at Toitū Museum, where we enjoyed a sunny lunch break with delicious kai and much whanaukataka.

Above: Overlooking Dunedin city, Otago Harbour and Anderson Bay in the distance.

Left: Looking down onto Nth Dunedin with the city centre, as seen from Signal Hill.

Below left: Wahine hapū members pay respect as the memorial to the Taranaki prisoners who died during imprisonment in Dunedin.

Below: Edward Ellison shares the history of the Taranaki prisoners, especially those who died while being held in Dunedin.

Ārai Awa

The mihi and opening of Ārai Awa was held 25 June at Te Atamira, in Tahuna (Queenstown).

Ārai Awa is a video installation reflecting on the obstructed ancestral journey of tuna (eels) in the Tuawhenua region including Whakatipu Waimāori, Wānaka and Hāwea. Led by Rachael Rakena and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe with a creative team including Laughton Kora, Michael Bridgman, Komene Cassidy, Tūmai Cassidy, Ross Hemera, Amber Bridgman, Iain Frengley, Arihia Latham, Donna Matahaere-Atariki and Virginia Watson.

The installation will be at Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Queenstown until the 22 September.

Matariki Ahukanui whakamaumahara

Dunedin City’s Puaka Matariki programme started with a dawn karakia and whakamaumahara on the Otago Museum Reserve on Friday 14 July.

The whakamaumahara for kā mate o te tau, is a projection of photos of Otago loved ones who passed away during the last year, projected onto the outside wall of the museum. This was a carefully presented ceremony with so many people in attendance being the whānau of the loved ones projected.

The karakia were clearly explained and carried out by a pae of kaikarakia, led by Upoko Edward Ellison alongside the young men of Ōtākou, Taikawa, Tumai, Kiringaua, Te Atarau with support from Komene Cassidy to see the past year out and acknowledge those who have passed. The karakia ceased during the screening so that whānau had the opportunity to call out the name of their loved

Matariki hāngī

Whānau were treated to an amazing hāngī on Sunday 16 July, hosted by our Taiao toa team, Te Nukuroa o Matamata at Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau / Sinclair Wetlands, a tribal property situated near Waihora, south of Dunedin. Although it was gumboot conditions, it was a beautiful sunny day. Our many thanks to our Te Nukuroa team for hosting a successful event, bringing together lots of different community groups from across the lower Taiari who all brought delicious kai to share.

ones. Karakia then recommenced to bring in the new year and close this part of the hautapu. In spite of muddy and cool conditions this was a very touching occasion followed by moving indoors to what seemed like a never-ending supply of wonderful kai, and waiata from He Waka Kōtuia in the warmth of the museum.

Matariki Ahukanui Whakamaumahara dawn ceremony. Amongst the approximately 50 loved ones screened onto the Otago Museum wall was kaumātua Paul Karaitiana of Ōtākou.

Above: Oliver Dawson in the background watches his brother William take Manaia Wesley for a ride.

Photo by Makareta Wesley-Evans.

Left: Lighting the hāngī fire about 5.30am.

Photo by Koreana Wesley-Evans.

Whakawātea, Te Puna o Whakaehu

The new swimming complex at Mosgiel has a leisure pool for recreational play for children, a dedicated learners pool, and a 25m pool with eight lanes.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou has gifted the name Te Puna o Whakaehu to the complex, which acknowledges the original name of the stream. Te Puna translates to ‘the pool’, while Whakaehu is the Kāi Tahu name for Silverstream awa which flows next to the building.

Ōtākou Upoko Edward Ellison says, “We think Te Puna o Whakaehu is a perfect association for the building and its purpose, as well as the people who will be enjoying themselves here, exercising and recreating

in the puna (pool), very much like how our people used to do in the Whakaehu.”

The official opening began with a wātea on 19 June. Kāi Tahu artistry was led by Simon Kaan with Ephraim Russell as the main designer. The glass panels at the front of the building depict Te Konika o Matamata, the taniwha, who weaved his way through the area, creating the hollow that Whakaehu, the stream flows in. Photo by DCC.

You can learn more by following this link to watch a video: https://www.facebook.com/DunedinCityCouncil/ videos/1906498166362549

Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub Development Agreement

On 17 July, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) signed a development agreement along with Te Whatu Ora and Ōtākou Health Limited (Te Kāika) cementing their intention to deliver collaborative social services for the South Dunedin community.

Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub (the Hub) is currently under construction in Caversham, with a planned opening in May 2024. The Hub will be the first in the country to integrate MSD services with social, primary, and secondary health services, providing wrap-around support – He Korowai Manaaki (a cloak of care and support). MSD have been providing case manager and work broker services from Te Kāika on a small scale since 2018. Feedback has been positive from both partners and our community, but most importantly outcomes for whānau have been enhanced. Everyone involved will be engaged in the co-design of the service approach. For kaimahi this is a huge opportunity to inform system level change.

Until The Hub opens people can still visit the centre on the corner of Hillside Road and Rankeillor Street. More details about the move will be released closer to the time.

Hokonui Rūnanga

Riki Parata and Mollie Lyders from our Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team went over to America at the end of May, as part of the Taiao Wai-Māori team. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about native Indian indigenous ways and how they carry out their restoration of their taonga species, specifically focusing on Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus). The Columbia River which flows from Columbia Lake in Canada all the way to the ocean at Astoria, Oregon, USA, spans 2,000 km passing 14 dams just on the mainstem. The Willamette Falls on the Colombia river in Portland are like our local Mataura Falls which are both heavily modified.

Like us, the native tribes in America have lamprey which they call eel, like our kanakana. As a result of the Columbia River going through years of modification building dams, irrigation, and land use, this resulted in limited lamprey in many of their tributaries as they could not get above the dams. With the Yakima and Umatilla tribes efforts, their work has not gone unnoticed, and the increase in lamprey is constantly increasing. A massive part of Mollie and Riki’s trip was to learn how the Yakima and Umatilla Tribes manage their freshwater species. They do this through their extensive rehabilitation and restoration projects which involve specific propagation techniques for lamprey breeding, learning, and taking care of the lamprey through different life cycles, and their different methods of lamprey ramp systems (fish ladder).

The lamprey gathered on the ramp system are moved to the lab and studied. From here many of the lamprey are tagged, stripped of sperm and eggs to be later used in the lifecycle. With the tribe’s knowledge and research on breeding lamprey, their labs are filled with tanks of lamprey through various stages of their life cycle. Some lampreys are grown in the lab while others are put back into the river and tracked so they can be followed for future data.

In the future, the Hokonui Rūnanga Kaupapa Taiao team would love to set up a lab to further our studies on kanakana here in Gore. We want to improve our population of kanakana and restore them back to how they were once in the Mataura River. Copying some of the Yakima and Umatilla Tribes strategies, these improvements to our system would expand our knowledge on the kanakana and help us to understand their lifecycles better, and enable us to track and trace the kanakana up the rivers.

The Willamette Falls in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Mollie stripping a female lamprey of her eggs.

One of the fish passages on the Umatilla River tributary to the Colombia river.

Not only did Mollie and Riki learn about the lamprey they learnt how similar Māori and the native American culture is. They like us, are very connected to their own land, animals, and foods, and have deep spiritual connections to the landscape.

Nā Elle Cowley

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Tēnā tātou e te whānau mā

We hope that you were able to attend one of the many local events scheduled to celebrate Matariki.

The AGM is scheduled for October (See attached notice) and this year sees the end of the three-year cycle for election of office bearers to the executive.

In the forthcoming months, we hope to run a couple of volunteer working trips to Rarotoka. Please keep an eye out for the dates and contact us here at the office if you are interested in being a part of this mahi.

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.

Whitebait stand

As most of you are aware we have a whitebait stand on the Aparima river. This stand is available for whānau to use throughout the season. Please contact us here at the office for further details.

ŌRAKA APARIMA RŪNAKA INC SOCIETY

Annual General Meeting

10.00 am

SUNDAY 8October

Takutai o Te Tītī Marae, Ōraka/Colac Bay

1. Election of Office Bearers

• Chairperson

• Vice-chairperson

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Executive members

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Holdings Ltd

Annual General Meeting

Full agenda and supporting papers will be sent out to members later in September.

The different tanks of lamprey through various stages of their life. Left to right: Matthew Wylie, member of the Confederated tribes of the Umatilla Nation, Mollie Lyders, Riki Parata

Seager Whānau

On the weekend

30 June - 2 July

the Seager whānau celebrated Erin’s 21st birthday at Te Kōawa Lodge, Blackmount. What a fabulous place for everyone to stay together. Great food, fun, games, and time together (without the distractions of internet and mobile coverage). And what a memory for us all when we watched the snow settle around the lodge.

Te Pānui 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

Holiday Home in Te Anau

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

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.

Membership

You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member are registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Do you know that each Papatipu Rūnanga exercises rangatiratanga in respect of 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.

Taurahere Groups

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara

Kia ora whānau

We were thrilled with our last hui at Porirua. At least 50 whānau attended and the whanaungatanga was awesome!! Good to see familiar faces as well as new ones.

We had a really good session with Dougal Austin on the Kura Pounamu exhibition. It had originally been seen at Te Papa Tongarewa and had shifted to the Pātaka Museum, Pātaka. We got a kōrero from Dougal and then he guided us through the exhibition. Rawe!

Future dates to look out for:

Ngāi Tahu roadshow Wellington: Sunday 3/9/2023 @ 9am-3pm, Lower Hutt Events Centre

Taurahere Hui:

Sunday 10/9/23 @ 1pm-4pm: Te Aroha Clubrooms, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Sunday 19/11/23 @ 1pm-4pm: Te Aroha Clubrooms, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt.

Check out the Facebook page for any changes re times, date, venue updates:

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Email Tewhanganuiatara.Taurahere@ngaitahu.iwi.nz if you have any queries.

Cannot wait until the next hui!

The Office

He Maimai Aroha

Kāore hoki te hinapōuri e hore para nei i taku manawa. E te rakatira, te pou whirinaki o Tahu Pōtiki, te reo waitī o Awarua, te toa horopū o Kotahi Mano Kāika kua haere atu rā koe ki te whare Poutereraki o Hinenuitepō. Aue te mamae e kau kino nei! E noho pakukore ana mātau i tō weheka. Hoki atu rā ki ō mātua tipuna, ki te rua o Matariki. Ka ora tou āu kupu i roto i kā pukapuka nāhau i tuhi mā kā mokopuna. E korekore nei koe e wareware i a mātau. E te rakatira, moe mai, moe mai, okioki mai rā.

Kotahi Mano Kāika wish to acknowledge the recent passing of Bubba Thompson, a staunch leader and supporter of our Kāi Tahu language revitalisation strategy, a stalwart for our natural environment, an artist, a writer, a great friend and above all a loving husband, father and proud Pōua. We will miss your unwavering support of our KMK initiatives in Bluff, your firm but encouraging directives and of course your cheeky banter! Our love and thoughts are with Gail and the whānau.

Te Mātahi a Te Tau

Ko Matariki Whanauka Kore e ārau ana i te paewai o te raki hai tohu i te kaikinikini o te kākau mō kā ika rūhānui ko riro ki Te Hao o Rua, ki Te Waka o Raki, ki konā rātau noho atu ai hai whetū tārake i Te Kurakura Nui o Te Raki. Ko Pōhutukawa ki a rātau, ko Hiwa-i-te-raki manako nui ki a tātau e hōkai tonu nei i te mata o te whenua, tēnā tātau katoa.

As the nation embraced the Matariki public holiday for only the second time in history, it was fantastic to see a growing number of whānau and hapū taking time to celebrate the rising of Puaka as a significant seasonal marker for our Southern communities, as well as the rising of Matariki with a range of cultural events being led by us either on our marae or within our wider communities across our takiwā. Centred around mātauraka Māori and values aligned to mahika kai and the wellbeing of our environment, acknowledging a change of seasons, grieving for those loved ones who have passed, heralding in the new year also provides opportunity for us reflect on our personal journey with te reo and set new goals and aspirations for the months ahead! Karawhiua tātau, kōrerotia tō tātau reo!

Kura Reo Rakatahi ki Wairewa

Kura Reo Rakatahi was hosted from 3-6 July 2023 at Wairewa Marae, providing rakatahi with an opportunity to engage in reo lessons, pūrākau Kāi Tahu and participate in various activities focused on cultural and environmental knowledge. The reo sessions focused on enhancing vocabulary, grammar, whakataukī and kīwaha.

We had the opportunity to visit Lake Wairewa and learn about the kōawaawa tuna and the ongoing efforts to enhance its health. We also visited Ōruaka Pā,

a historically significant site where the Kaihuāka feud came to an end. Additionally, we went to Te Kaio Farm where we learned about the restoration of the whenua and rakatahi participated in harakeke planting.

We had manuhiri from PB Tech come out to the marae to teach the rakatahi how to build their own computer. We learned of all the different components, their functions, and discussed some te reo Māori names for them all. We were fortunate to work with brand new PC parts and our rakatahi had a 100% success rate on their first build. The kaimahi from PB Tech have said they truly enjoyed our community and are excited to explore more tech workshop opportunities for Kāi Tahu rakatahi in the future.

KMK Team Update

Tawini White

E te tauwhirotaka o te tini, te kaimanaaki o te mano. Ko mātau tō whānau o Kotahi Mano Kāika e mihi ana ki ō pūkeka maha, ki ō pūmanawa e hāpai roa ana tēnei kaupapa nui taioreore o tātau. Ahakoa kua wehe i te tūraka, ko hono tou i te taukaea aroha o KMK, e kore e motu!

First starting with the team as an intern in 2012, after graduating from Otago University, Tawini took on the role of KMK researcher in 2017 where she has contributed to the ongoing research and development of a Kāi Tahu papakupu. Tawini became a Senior Advisor in 2020, taking on the responsibility for facilitating many of our key KMK events such as Kia Kurapa ki Awarua, Kura Reo Kāi Tahu and providing support and advice within the team as well as within our Kāi Tahu communities across the takiwā. Tawini is turning her attention to a far greater kaupapa, focussing her energy on raising her beautiful whānau in Ōtepoti and supporting te reo development within her Puketeraki whānau and wider community. We will miss

her daily presence in the office with her quick wit, humour, and fast recall of knowledge as one of our tribal experts on Kāi Tahu reo, but know that her support of Kotahi Mano Kāika is an ongoing lifelong commitment. To quote a famous KMK whakataukī “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!” E kore e taea te kupu te ea i tō mātau aroha ki a koutou ko Kelz, ko Matawera. He aroha mutuka kore.

Nāia kā mihi manahau o Kotahi Mano Kāika e rere ana ki kā haukāika o Wairewa marae i whai wāhi mai ki tēnei Kura Reo Rakatahi, otirā ki kā manukura, kā poukōrero i atawhai, i manaaki mai i tō mātou rōpū, arā ko Iaean Cranwell rāua ko Kenny Brown. Tēnei hoki kā mihi matakuikui e owha atu ana ki kā kaiwhakaako o tēnei wānaka, ko Karuna Thurlow rātau ko Alex Solomon, ko Tumai Cassidy.

Ōruaka Pā.

Rangatira Smith, Kiniwai Morgan building a computer.

Tawini and Matawera.

KMK Team Update

Levi Robinson-Collier

Ka huri atu te kei o tētahi waka, ka tatū mai tētahi anō. He mihi matakuikui tēnei ki tō tātau kaimahi hou, ki a Levi Collier-Robinson kua tau mai nei ki tēnei tauraka o KMK. It is our pleasure to introduce Levi, as our newly appointed Kaitohutohu Matihiko KMK. A man of many talents bringing extensive knowledge and experience in environmental science, te reo Māori, digital technology and gaming, Levi will be working across our many KMK projects with a focus on opportunities to integrate te reo Māori within the world of gaming!

Ko Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Apa ki te rā tō, Te Whānau ā Apanui, me Ngāti Porou ngā iwi. Ko Levi Fayne Maakawhio Collier-Robinson tōku ingoa. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Māori education from kōhanga reo through to wharekura. At the University of Canterbury, I went on to study Ecology and Conservation Genomics, but outside of that I was always an avid gamer. After leaving University, I reached the highest rank in 7 separate titles and represent the Oceania region in Spellbreak, winning back-to-back tournaments against the top teams from all over the world. During this time, I also used the programming skills that I learned during my postgraduate studies to develop third party applications that players would use to improve their competitive experience. This combination of skills, lived experiences and passions has led me to a unique position to investigate how we can use gaming and associated technologies as platforms for our reo to thrive.

KMK Event Calendar

While we are in the recruitment process, we are still in the planning stages for our annual programme of KMK events: please note these event dates are tentative and will be confirmed in the coming months. Please check out our website and social media sites for updates:

Kaupapa / Event

Aoraki Matatū

Kia Kurapa

Kia Kūrehu

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Te Ata o Tūmāhina

Hai Reo Tuku Iho

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu

Taumata / Level

Intermediate to advanced: (invite only) te reo o Kāi Tahu leadership wānaka

Absolute beginners to intermediate –weekend noho marae (tamariki programme provided)

Immersion: Intermediate – weekend noho marae (tamariki programme provided)

Rātaka / Date

August 2023 (online)

October 2023

February 2024

Murihiku 2023 (tbc)

Kaikōura, 26-28 Jan 2024

Canterbury, 2024 (tbc)

Arowhenua Marae

3-5

November 2023

Aged 13-18 years. All levels, 4-day noho marae

7 week online introductory reo course for rakatahi aged 18-30

Absolute beginners – 6 week online introductory reo course

Immersion: Intermediate to advanced noho marae (tamariki programme provided)

Intermediate to advanced speakers, five-day immersion noho marae

January 2024 (tbc)

October 2023 (tbc) Aged 13-18 years. Intermediate to advanced speakers, 5 day noho marae

September 2023

October 2023

Arowhenua Marae

9-13 January 2024

Christchurch, April 2024

Levi and his Hākoro, Fayne Robinson.

Rangimāria Waiātarere

Ka He pī ka rere, e te kuaka mārakaraka kua tau mai ki Te Waipounamu kia whai tāmore ki tēnei whenua o ō tipuna nō Ōtākou, nō Kāi Tahu, nau mai, tauti mai ki tēnei tūraka hou. It is our pleasure to introduce our new KMK intern, Rangimāria Waiātarere. Although being born and raised among her iwi in Te Hiku o te Ika, Rangimāria has been returning to her Kāi Tahu whenua for over five years, attending KMK rakatahi reo events. A fluent speaker of te reo who brings her many natural talents and skills to the KMK team, Rangimāria will be supporting KMK kaupapa with a particular focus on rakatahi programmes and resource development.

KMK Advisor Positions

KMK are currently in the process of recruiting two new advisors to the team. Watch this space!

Whai Rawa 2023 Annual Report

Whakanuiangā hua o te tau –Celebrating the success of the past year

The Whai Rawa 2023 Annual Report is out now. Take a look inside this year’s Annual Report which includes a message from the Whai Rawa Fund Limited Chair, Fiona Pimm and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere, Lisa Tumahai. Plus, you can read more about the key milestones, performance and results for Whai Rawa from the year.

In this year’s report we celebrate $30 million in withdrawals to our whānau mā. Our Whai Rawa members are seeing their hard mahi pay off through long-term mindset for themselves and a long- term investment in their Whai Rawa account.

You can read the Annual Report online at www.whairawa.com/ar or if you’d like a hard copy of the report email us at whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we’ll get one in the post to you.

Are you on track to reach your Matched Savings goals?

We are over halfway through the year, so make sure you get your Matched Savings locked in for 2023!

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

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

For the 2023 calendar year, your payment(s) need to clear by 31 December 2023 to qualify.

Matched Savings payments are made no later than 31 March in the calendar year following qualification. For more information visit our website www.whairawa.com/ms

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* 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%. Ngāi Tahu contributions and 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

Pānui

Registration Pānui – Business Support

Our Business Support Tīma have been aware for quite some time that many of our registered whānau members maybe under the impression that if they are fully registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, that this will mean they are automatically registered with their affiliated Rūnaka.

This is certainly not the case. If they need to seek any kind of support from their affiliated Rūnaka, our registered whānau members will need to be informed that they have to contact their Rūnaka and register with them separately.

Descendants of Mere Piro Taituha

This pānui is to advise the descendants of Mere Piro Taituha of the Trustees intentions to hold an AGM for both the Pukehau Trust and the Karaitiana, RL Karaitiana & Taituha Trust being both the farm and the Lease land and Rentals at Te Rauone Beach, Harrington Point, Ōtākou Peninsula.

The AGM’s will be held on Saturday 21 October 2023 at The Meeting Room, Ōtākou Marae, Ōtākou Dunedin also by zoom with details to be sent to everyone with details held by both trusts commencing with the Pukehau Trust AGM at 10.00am and the KKTT AGM at 1:00pm with light refreshments being provided between the two AGM’s.

Due to the number of incorrect emails being held be the trust for dissemination of information required to be sent to whānau members the trustees request that anyone requiring an information packs to be sent out please email the secretary on kktt-otakou@hotmail.com and provide an up to date email so we can ensure everyone gets all the information they require before the hui.

The above message is approved by the trustees of both the Pukehau Trust and the Karaitiana, RL Karaitiana & Taituha Trust.

Ōmāui MR Campbelltown 100 V11 Lot 5A, Lot 5B and 6

Trustees of Ōmāui wish to invite the owners to the 2023 Bi-Annual general meeting.

When: 4 November 2023

Time: 10am – 2pm

Where: Federated Farmers building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

Agenda:

1. Welcome and introduction

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of the previous meeting

4. A presentation from Hardie Pacific regarding the placing of two testing wells for CO2 carbon capture at our Ōmāui reserve

5. Chairpersons report

6. Financial reports

7. Amalgamation of trust orders 5A, 5B and 6

8. Mere pounamu update

9. Wind farm – Calling for expressions of interest

10. Predator free 2050

11. Predator free fence

12. Appointment of the new kaitiaki

13. Nominations and voting for the replacement of two trustees (please email your nomination to the below email address, nominations can also be taken at the meeting on 4 November)

14. Proxy for voting, will be accepted by email up until 4pm 3 November 2023 or accepted at the meeting on the day.

15. General business

16. Appointment of the new trustees

17. Closing

Light refreshments will be provided.

Zoom will be available on the day. Meeting ID and passcode will be available closer to the time. Please request by email to receive.

On Sunday the 05th of November we will be holding an open day at our Ōmāui Land (351 – 359 Ōmāui Road, Southland) between 10am – 4.00 pm. Please come along at a time that is suitable for you.

If you are a shareholder owner in our blocks, please contact our secretary by email to update your records. We need your name, address, email, and phone number. Contact Secretary: Ursula Vaughan –Email: omauiahuwhenuatrust@gmail.com

Ngāi Tahu Law

Waikouaiti Blk XII Sec 22

A meeting of owners in Waikouaiti Blk XII Sec 22 was held on Tuesday 9 May 2023, to discuss granting an occupation order in favour of Huia Collings.

If you would like information regarding the meeting, or to provide your thoughts on the proposal, please contact Grace on 027 290 3826 or at grace@ngaitahulaw.org.nz

The Mawhera Incorporation –Unclaimed Dividends

The Mawhera Incorporation has a considerable amount of funds held in unclaimed dividends.

You, a whānau member or someone you know, might be entitled to these dividends and we would really appreciate your help in locating missing owners or their next of kin.

If you are able to provide any information that will help to distribute unclaimed dividends to their owners, please contact Rachel Scott on admin@mawhera.org.nz or 03 964 7203.

Succession to estates

In the case of estates, when a landowner dies, it is important to transfer his or her Māori land shares and interests to the person(s) entitled to receive those interests. They are called the successors and the process is called succession.

To legally transfer the land interests of a deceased person to his or her successors, a succession order is normally issued by the Māori Land Court. The person(s) entitled to receive the interests in Māori land are set out in sections 108 and 109 of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

It is a legal requirement to provide a detailed account of your whakapapa to validate your interest in the transfer of all shares.

To learn more about the succession process or to download an application form please visit https://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/ succession/

Get in touch and stay in touch

Remember that if you keep our office up to date with your shareholder details, you will always receive funds when payment is due.

Ngāi Tahu Law yer Empowered by Puna Pakihi

Kingi Snelgar, a Ngāi Tahu lawyer, Harvard graduate, and Fulbright scholar, attributes the beginning of his own practice to the transformative impact of the Ngāi Tahu Puna Pakihi whānau business support programme.

Kingi Snelgar (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Whakatōhea and Ngāi Tahu) began his career at a prominent law firm in Auckland. In 2015, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, which allowed him to attend Harvard Law School. While in the United States, Kingi served as a judge’s clerk and worked as a human rights observer, even representing indigenous rights issues before the United Nations.

With a strong sense of pride in his Ngāi Tahu heritage and whakapapa to Rakiura Stewart Island, Kingi embarked on establishing his own law practice upon returning to New Zealand.

“I’d like to create pathways for other Māori lawyers and support them in breaking down barriers within the industry,” Kingi says.

He acknowledges the role of Puna Pakihi in helping him overcome the challenges associated with starting a business. This Ngāi Tahu initiative provides comprehensive support to whānau throughout their business journey, including professional guidance, mentorship, business planning, and the opportunity to apply for grants to foster growth and sustainability.

Through Puna Pakihi, Kingi was connected with an experienced business coach, Kim Hill, whose mentorship became instrumental in expanding and diversifying his practice.

“Kim supported me in developing a business plan, which was really important. She encouraged me to build a website that reflected my values and expertise.”

Kim also assisted Kingi in enhancing his self-marketing skills, and in establishing valuable connections. She also provided financial advice and collaborated with Kingi to create a growth strategy for his business.

“She also advised me on the financial aspects of the business and we worked on a plan to grow my business. She has the skills to forecast where my business could be heading and provided feedback on areas that I could work on to get there.”

Since its inception in 2021, Kingi’s practice has welcomed two Māori wahine as junior lawyers, reflecting his commitment to creating opportunities for other aspiring Māori legal professionals. His advice to whānau considering starting their own businesses is simple yet powerful: “Go for it! Starting a business becomes less daunting when you have access to invaluable resources like Puna Pakihi. Never hesitate to seek help and support.”

Kingi Snelgar’s journey serves as a testament to the impact of Puna Pakihi. By nurturing and empowering Ngāi Tahu whānau entrepreneurs, such initiatives foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall well-being of Ngāi Tahu whānau.

For more information on Puna Pākihi, visit the website ngaitahu.iwi.nz/runanga/puna-pakihi/ For any pātai, please contact us at puna.pakihi@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

“I’d like to create pathways for other Māori lawyers and support them in breaking down barriers within the industry,”

(Stewart Island), Kingi

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga

Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

The nohoanga season runs from August 16 to April 30

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 of mahinga kai.

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

Rangers may be onsite to check authorisations and check and that any past use has been consistent with the conditions of the authorisation.

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

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga

Above: Ahuriri River.

What if I don’t know my whakapapa number?

Call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and ask to speak to a member of the whakapapa team.

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. Te Rūnanga are working towards activating more sites this season.

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. Users are generally required to bring their own drinking water, toilet and shower facilities. Check the information sheets provided on the website for details regarding each site.

or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Are you a successor to the Hāwea/ Wānaka SILNA land?

Your voice matters!

Nominate your preferred candidates for the 2023 voting process to establish successor representation!

Nominate up to five successors to be considered in the upcoming voting process.

You can nominate yourself.

Provide a short bio (up to 150 words) on each nominee with their consent. Find the electronic nomination form at www.electionservices.co.nz/SILNA2023

Submit your nominations to Election Services by 5.00pm on 18 September 2023.

Nominate up to five people – with their consent – from the successor list released by the Māori Land Court on 18 May 2023. The successor list can be sourced on the SILNA page of the Māori Land Court website.

Your nominees will be candidates in the voting process commencing 16 October 2023. The five successfully elected nominees will form the representative body, to represent the Hawea/ Wanaka SILNA successors for the period until the Hawea/Wanaka Substitute Land transfers.

The terms of reference for the representative body can be sourced at: www.tearawhiti.govt.nz/SILNA

For more information about the nomination and voting process, contact Election Services Phone: 0800 922 822 in New Zealand. Or +61 1800 951 355 from Australia. Submit your successor nominations by Emailing: info@electionservices.co.nz or Post: PO Box 5135, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142

THE NGĀI TAHU FUND IS OPEN NOW!

APPLICATIONS

FOR ROUND 34

CLOSE SEPTEMBER 29 2023.

Registered tribal members and Ngāi Tahu associated groups can apply for funding for projects designed to meet specific cultural objectives, including building cultural knowledge, and encouraging cultural practices and leadership.

THREE LEVELS OF FUNDING:

SMALL Projects

(up to $5,000)

1. To support smaller local initiatives

2. No legal entity required

3. Individuals may apply.

MEDIUM Projects

($5,000 to $30,000)

1. To support local, regional and national initiatives

2. Legal entity required –Individuals cannot apply for this funding

3. Multiple year funding considered.

LARGE Projects

($30,000 and over)

1. Legal entity required –Individuals cannot apply for this funding

2. Multiple year funding considered

3. An expression of interest for large applications is preferred prior to submitting an application.

For any other queries about the Ngāi Tahu Fund please contact a Ngāi Tahu Funds Advisor on 0800 524 8248 or email: funds@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.

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

Kaikōura Rūnanga

Ph: 03 319 6523

E: takahanga.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga

Ph/fax : 03 755 6451

E: admin@ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Ph: 03 313 5543

E: tuahiwi.marae@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Ph: 03 615 9646

E: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

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

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Ph: 03 465 7300

E: admin@puketeraki.nz

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

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

to hear from you and appreciate any feedback we receive from our Iwi members.

This image is from the Trevor Howse Photograph Collection and shows a man and a young girl beside some washing tubs, presumably in a back yard. If you are able to identify them from this image, please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248), we would love