Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga It’s time again for a bit more chat, but condolences to all who have lost their loved ones. Cheer up honeys, all will be okay again.
I see on television that our Joe Moody is back on the field for the All Blacks after an injury (go the All Blacks). Our other Ngāi Tahu sporting success Dylan Kennett came home from the Rio Olympics with a medal. At present we are preparing a big hui in November to celebrate, will let you all know when I find the answer.
As usual, it’s still very busy at the marae and the weather has been so cold in the mornings, but stop moaning Patty, you are out in it at 6.30 in the morning.
Yes, as I said before, we are very busy at the marae. As a matter of fact we are not double-dipping but triple-dipping, as the saying goes – three rōpū in a day. Bit much eh. But no, it’s no bother at all. Also, thanks whānau for putting in the write-up about our Olympic cyclist Dylan.
We had the Ture Whenua Hui at the marae. What a lovely day that was. We had all the members of Parliament down and what a spread we had. You name it - we had it. Thanks to our kitchen workers, Lyndon, Michelle, Rex, Roger, Robert, Tina and others. Also thanks to Noel, Christine, Maru and all the other people who made it a wonderful day. Our other member from up north – she was so lovely, Nanaia Mahuta. She was just like one of us in the kitchen talking with workers. I even saw her doing the dishes, was so lovely.
Can’t think of anymore just now, so will get more news next time. Love you all. Cheers for now. K.K.K.
Congratulations
Our daughter, Tanya Filia recently graduated from Massey University with a Post Graduate Diploma in Māori Education with distinction. Tanya also has a Diploma in primary teaching and a Bachelor of Education, and was until recently, the principal of Kohukohu Primary School North Hokianga. Her Kāi Tahu whakapapa on her father’s side is to Takaroa Makutu (Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri) and Peti Huntly. Takaroa Makutu was the son of Te Karue who was prominent in defending land rights at Tua Marina (Wairau Incident). Tanya is heavily involved in her local marae, hapū and rūnanga. As her parents, we feel her achievement is of extra special significance because during her studies she was (and is still) recovering from a grade 4 brain tumour operation. Tanya has had to travel regularly from her home in Ōmāpere, Hokianga for aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Auckland Hospital. Although Tanya lives with her whānau in Te Tai Tokerau she is fiercely proud of her whakapapa and her Kāi Tahutanga. Nā Wayne and Alecia Robinson.
From left: Tanya’s husband John Filia, Tanya Filia and daughters Carinza (right) and Willow (in front).
Old but the new
Trying to recapture a flashback Emotions can be open or raw Memories that are frozen in ice To slowly let these thaw If we live life to the fullest Helping us to move ahead Then we need not worry About the things we never said Not all have beautiful recollections Some can be painful and sore To get to the bottom of these Is to finally close the door No we are not meant to stay young forever We have to turn our own page To know of loss and love It’s part of reaching an old age. Nā Lesel Flutey.
Who sees the beautiful moments Deep within their treasure chest The only feeling felt is love Consider yourself very blessed Wonderful to think we’d never grow old Or never have to turn a page And we could stay young forever And not reach a ripe old age Some don’t even get this chance Taken on any given day Without a clue or warning Don’t always get to have our say We can have those triggering moments Reflections of time gone past Where life seems to stand still We know it’s actually gone so fast 8