Te Pānui Rūnaka September 2019 by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

RIMA | SEPTEMBER 2019

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Marewa Tau-Hoeta, nō Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

TĒNEI MARAMA • Ngāti Waewae pride at the Pacific Challenge – p. 9

• Rangatahi take a lead at the Climate Change Symposium – p. 26

• Restoration of Ahuriri Lagoon reaches a significant milestone – p. 17 & 18

• Tributes flow for Tahu Pōtiki – p. 27-31

• Manawa Tītī whakaaro highlights – p. 22 & 23

• Girl Guides highest award presented – p. 34

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere E rau pūkaikura mā, koutou ngā kaitūtakitaki o ngā maute kāinga ki tēnā, ki tēnā pito o te motu, kia ora mai rā tātou katoa i runga i ngā tūāhuatanga o te wā.

With Hui-ā-Iwi on the horizon, it is also great timing that Air New Zealand earlier this month made their first ever direct flight from Auckland to Invercargill. Ngāi Tahu was well represented, with Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Matapura Ellison, Waihōpai representative Michael Skerrett, CEO Arihia Bennett and others on board. They were welcomed on the ground by whānau from Murihiku upon their arrival at Invercargill Airport. This direct route will contribute to economic growth in the region, and it’s also great news for any whānau living in and around Tāmaki Makaurau, as well as those in Australia, who are keen to head back home for Hui-ā-Iwi.

I want to open by acknowledging my friend and colleague of many years, Tahu Leslie Karetai Kingi Pōtiki, who passed away on 27 August. This is an immense loss for his whānau, the Ōtākou and Ngāi Tahu people, and for many across Aotearoa. Tahu was recognised not just within Ngāi Tahu but throughout Aotearoa as an orator and an advocate for Māori development. His contributions to our iwi, and to te ao Māori in general are vast, and cannot be overstated. His list of achievements is formidable – from his early work in social services, through to his contributions as the architect of Whai Rawa, the iwi savings scheme, and Ngāi Tahu Funds, a programme that enables iwi members to strengthen their cultural connection and expression. I am heartened when I think of the lasting impact his life’s mahi will have throughout Aotearoa.

It’s certainly been a packed calendar for whānau both inside and outside the takiwā this year. I want to thank everyone who has come along to one of our 2019 road shows in the North Island and Australia, with the last event happening in early October in Brisbane. At the Melbourne road show I had a great kōrero with Keith Mason (pictured). It’s wonderful and inspiring to see whānau from Ahitereria remaining so connected with their whakapapa and identity as Ngāi Tahu.

As we were reeling from the loss of Tahu, we received the news that Aunty Mateka Dawn Pirini passed away on 29 August. Aunty Mateka will be remembered by whānau for her dedication to her iwi, her mastery in the kitchen, elegant fashion sense, and her avid championing of sports. I wish to also acknowledge the passing of Tokomaru Hammond, who died on 8 August at the age of 82. Tokomaru was an integral part of Tuahiwi and she will be remembered for her more than half a century of service to the marae, and as the longstanding caterer for the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board and later Te Rūnanga hui.

In August, members of Te Rūnanga and myself, our CEO Arihia Bennett and some of her team met with Minister for Māori Development and Local Government Nanaia Mahuta, and Minister for Civil Defence, Whānau Ora and Youth Peeni Henare. Our discussion focused on a range of topics that are important for our iwi, with a particular focus on regional development, civil defence, and The Three Waters Review.

This has been an extremely hard time for the iwi and a time to come together and support one another. These are the wonderful traits of our people which will be on show in force at Hui-ā-Iwi, where we share whanaungatanga and Ngāi Tahutanga. It is a great opportunity to connect with whānau near and far, and to manaaki old friends and to mihimihi new ones. I encourage you all to come to Invercargill from 22 to 24 November for what is going to be a fantastic event. You can find more details at www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz or on our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Facebook page – be sure to mark that weekend in your calendars, as we would love to see you there!

On the topic of wai, freshwater has been in the news recently, following the release of a report from the Waitangi Tribunal and the announcement of the government’s freshwater reforms. Ngāi Tahu has been very clear that the Crown must meet with us directly to discuss the important kaupapa of freshwater within our takiwā. Forty percent of Aotearoa is in our takiwā and 75 percent of the country’s irrigated land is in Canterbury and Otago. We have been working in this space for a number of years and will continue to do so. 2

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my fortnightly kōrero on TahuFM, it is very exciting to see the station has very recently undergone a fresh new look and a new line-up of shows. The new slogan is ‘Loud & Local’ – which I think is just perfect for a proudly Ngāi Tahu iwi radio station! I’ll now be joining Moata Rau with Paora every second Thursday morning. Be sure to tune in to TahuFM and tautoko the team. Lastly, I want to acknowledge a kaupapa close to my heart and that is the ongoing collaboration between Ngāi Tahu Pounamu and the Child Cancer Foundation. The two entities recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signifying the continued strengthening of a relationship that began in 2015. As part of the Child Cancer Foundation’s Beads of Courage® programme, every child diagnosed with cancer receives beads to provide them strength and encouragement. It seems fitting then, that the first bead they receive is a pounamu bead provided by Ngāi Tahu Pounamu.

In the past month I also spoke at the opening of the NZ Māori Tourism Workshops & Dragons’ Den 2019 in Ōtautahi. I was also delighted to be a taniwha (judge) and hear some wonderful pitches from Māori tourism entrepreneurs. It is always inspiring to see fresh and interesting ideas from Māori entrepreneurs, and this year was no different. It was made even better by the fact that two Ngāi Tahu whānau members, Victoria Campbell (Kāti Irakehu, Kāi Tahu) and Te Koharaki Mason (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Waewae), were among the winners – ka mahi kōrua!

In the lead-up to the signing, I presented a pounamu bead to 12-year-old Caleb Wright. Caleb was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016. He has undergone numerous procedures and became a National Child Cancer Foundation Ambassador in 2019. It was very emotional sitting with Caleb and hearing him speak courageously about his diagnosis. I wish him strength in his journey – kia kaha Caleb.

I would like to remind everyone to get involved and take part in local body and district health board elections, with voting closing in October. It is fantastic to see that several experienced Ngāi Tahu whānau have put themselves forward in electorates throughout the country. It is so important that we all make our voices heard at election time, our vote is worth the same as any other in our community, and it is important that those who represent us in local and national government are always aware of the importance of iwi voters...

Kia piki te kaha, te ora me te māramatanga ki a tātou katoa Nāku nei, nā

Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai What is ‘Ko te rika toi i whakamanahia ai’?

This headline simply translates to reference ‘The cover artist’. This is a small section of Te Pānui Rūnaka where we are able to acknowledge and thank the artist who kindly offers their artwork for the cover each month. We hope you can gain some insight into the artwork depicted on the front page and into the life of the person who created this beautiful piece. If you want to know more about this artist or contribute your own artwork, please email: tpr@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ko Swanee tōku hoa rangatira Ko Azarlia rāua ko Halo aku tamariki Nā reira tēnā koutou katoa.

E mihi ana au ki a koutou Ko Maukatere rāua ko Taranaki aku maunga. Ko Rakahuri rāua ko Waingongoro aku awa. He uri au nō Ngāi Tahu me Te Āti Awa Nō Tuahiwi ahau He uri au nō te whānau Pitama me te whānau Tau Ko Marewa ahau

Kia ora, my name is Marewa Tau-Hoeta. I have 12 years of experience in photography, capturing outdoor photoshoots and event photography.

My passion came from my father who used to be the photographer known as ‘Snappy Sam’. I want to carry on my father’s legacy while incorporating my passion for design and photography. As the owner of Pounamu Portraits, I aim to inspire my customers by creating a unique experience full of memorable moments they can keep forever. I want our whānau to acknowledge their culture and be proud of who they are and where they come from. I am a Ngāi Tahu descendant from Ngāi Tūāhuriri/ Ngāti Wheke representing our Māori culture and Te Waipounamu. If you would like more information, please contact Pounamu Portraits. N: Marewa Tau-Hoeta M: 0220269319 E: pounamuportraits@outlook.co.nz

Marewa Tau-Hoeta, my Father Sam Hoeta.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Ngā mate

To Megan, Rīpeka, Timoti, Tūkitaharaki and the Pōtiki/Ellison whānau we send our condolences and aroha on the sudden loss of Tahu Pōtiki. Tahu was one of the whānau who gave his time to help with the carving of Takahanga Marae and also worked on the opening. A huge loss for his Ōtākou whānau and the tribe as a whole. Also, our condolences and aroha to the Pirini whānau on the loss our beloved Aunty Mateka. She will be missed by all. To our Starkey whānau on the loss of John Clem Starkey, our heartfelt aroha and prayers to you all.

Rā whanau

September Ma-rea Clayton, Jackie Te Wani, Te Auhia Solomon, Teamo Solomon, Justin Solomon, Che Solomon, Sapphire Poharama, Raki Solomon, Mark Solomon, Miri Furlong, Samantha Manawatu, Rana Poharama, Rose Clemett, Lesleyann Morgan, Ramari Ruhe-Manawatu, Mereana Hyde, Hari Manawatu, Natsa Walford, Suzanne King, Tina Smith.

Congratulations

To Estelle Uren – Canterbury Wāhine Rugby team. To Mereana Hyde – Wakato Wāhine Rugby team. Nick Hyde – Northland Taniwha Rugby team. Letitia Mullaly and her South Pac Magic Women’s basketball team for winning the Otago title.

To Poihipi Clayton who is in the U19 Tasman Mako Rugby Team to attend the Jock Hobbs U19 New Zealand Tournament.

Poihipi Clayton.

To Tiana Placid and Teish O’Connell for their Christchurch Premier Grand Final win (Technical Netball) against Kererū.

Pōua Norm, Letitia and Mum Rebecca.

Ma-rea Clayton, Demelza Robinson-Sweeney, Heylee Te Huia-Claxton and Ayla Sweeney on their B grade and C grade Team ‘Diamonds’ win in the Kaikōura Netball Competition.

Ma-rea and Casey.

Ōnuku Rūnanga We are developing our 100+ year strategy for our collective prosperity and wellbeing and we want your ideas! We have created a simple infographic below, please email your feedback to onukufeedback@ngaitahu.iwi.nz. Otherwise join us in person at our next rūnanga hui on Sunday, 20 October.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Rā Whānau

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.

Ngā whakataetae Ngā Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha 2019

On Friday, 28 June in Lincoln, Anika Ngaamo, competed in Ngā Whakataetae Manu Kōrero ki Waitaha 2019. Congratulations Anika, you represented your whānau, hapū and iwi well – especially Arahura. Anika’s kōrero was titled, ‘The Light of Day is my place of learning’, which spoke of how precious Arahura and whānau is to her – he kōtiro tūturu nō Arahura.

Anika on Stage.

Fusion Rangatahi Wānanga

We had Chantal Tumahai come in for a couple of days to teach our tamariki some hip hop dance moves, and our kids absolutely loved having her here and look forward to more sessions in the future. A huge mihi to Choni for the time she spent with us here – we look forward to seeing you every holidays.

They all learnt how to make fry bread, which turned out beautiful – some turned out like hard rocks, but they all thought they were amazing.

Our kids were also asked to sing and be a part of a video for the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu Beads of Courage for Child Cancer. A huge mihi to Sampson and his team for having patience with our rangatahi while their nerves took over, we hope that the video and audio came out perfectly.

Our new up and coming fry bread makers Kaiah Priest, Aleigha Ngaamo, Ani Mason, Anika Ngaamo.

Our Fusion whānau carving their own taonga outside Bonez and Stonez.

Forty tamariki and rangatahi attended our Fusion Rangatahi Wānanga at Arahura Marae in the July school holidays. We had a lot of new rangatahi attend this wānanga which was awesome to make new connections with more cousins.

All of our tuākana got the chance to head into Hokitika to Bonez n Stonz to carve their own taonga. Thank you to all the kaiako who gave their time to help at the shop and made the day run smoothly.

A huge mihi also to all the helpers to carry Fusion on for another holiday – awesome work whānau in making this happen for all our rangatahi! Without all the helpers this wānanga would not be possible, so whānau big ups to all of you.

Thank you to Henare Mason for coming in as a kaiako to help our rangatahi with writing their own haka and for being a very good role model for our tamariki and rangatahi.

To end the long week, we had a fun day with a movie – The Lion King – then fish n chips and a swim at the Hokitika swimming pool. We will all see you again next holidays, Fusion rangatahi mā.

Te Whetu Marama (our newest member on the books for Fusion).

Te Reo Māori on Te Tai Poutini

Tēnā koutou katoa, we are a group of whānau who are learning te reo Māori together, and we'd love to extend an invite to other whānau members to join us if you're keen. We meet once a fortnight in Hokitika on a Sunday afternoon to share kai, kōrero and learn new reo that we can use daily – it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere – we know that learning te reo is a long game, so we try and make it as fun as possible along the way. If you’re keen to get involved or find out a bit more of what we’re up to, get in touch with Ariana Stevens – either via Facebook or by phone: 021734831. Ariana is keen to hear from whānau who are living in and around Ōtautahi and who are keen to practice/learn waiata from home, and probably some reo too! Ngā mihi nui.

Dragons' Den 2019

At Tuahiwi Marae in Ōtautahi on Tuesday evening, five aspiring Māori tourism experiences were awarded cash prizes totalling $70,000, after presenting on stage to four taniwha as well as an audience of more than 100.

Manager, Mark Frood, Tourism Business Advice Director Lesley Immink and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu General Manager Strategy and Influence, Rakihia Tau. Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Economic Development, attended the Tuesday evening to present the awards.

Those taniwha were Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tumahai, Auckland Airport’s Tourism and International Market Development

Māori star gazing experience allowing manuhiri to camp out in star gazing pods in the Otago region.

Hāngī Master Rewi Spraggon (Ngāti Hine, Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāti Maniapoto) was awarded not only the top Dragons' award, but also a $10,000 cash prize for the category: Small Māori Tourism Business with a Big Idea.

Te Koharaki Mason (Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Waewae) was awarded for her idea of a sea-to-source jetboat experience from Te Tai o Poutini, Hokitika through the sky-blue braided river plains up the Hokitika Gorge.

Rewi plans to expand and develop a mobile portable hāngī pit to cook throughout the Tāmaki Makaurau region, enabling the business to more readily capture the event market. He intends to educate rangatahi with ancient cooking techniques, provide visitors with more insights into tikanga Māori and spread manaakitanga around the world.

And Jeseas Charters’ Jessie Thatcher (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāti Porou) of Tolaga Bay, was awarded for her idea to take visitors on a catch-your-own crayfish, fishing and cuisine experience incorporating local history and tikanga.

The category Journeys of Aotearoa through Māori Tourism, worth $10,000, was awarded to Ngā Toru Rākau, made up of Nadine and Karl Toetoe, Koro Carman, and James Brown (Ngāti Manawa, Ngāi Tai, Ngā Puhi). The Ngā Toru Rākau concept intends to link three ancient forests: Northland (Footprints Waipoua with Tāne Mahuta), Auckland (Te Haerenga Guided Walks, Rangitoto Island with NZ’s largest Pōhutukawa Forest) and Whirinaki Forest in the Central North Island.

New Zealand Māori Tourism chairperson Dale Stephens said he was blown away by the calibre of ideas that were presented to the taniwha and audience in Ōtautahi.

Tūmai Communications’ Victoria Campbell (Kāti Irakehu, Kāi Tahu) was awarded for her concept of a

“The judges had some very difficult decisions ahead of them. Everyone that presented deserved to win,” he said. “It is so inspiring to see whānau embracing the tourism kaupapa to share our culture and provide outstanding tourism experiences for our manuhiri. “The ideas that came out over the last two days was another confirmation of our level of entrepreneurialism, innovativeness and passion. “All finalists were considered worthy winners and the taniwha and New Zealand Māori Tourism wish to highly commend all shortlisted finalists who made presentations today.”

Ngā Toru Rākau.

Hokitika Jet.

Jeseas Charters.

Tumai Communications.

For the Bring Your Idea to Life award, a last-minute decision from the New Zealand Māori Tourism Board meant that all three finalists were awarded a cash prize of $10,000 each.

Treaty Partnerships

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio representatives have been invited to join the Westland District Council table. The iwi representatives will have voting and speaking rights on the finance and audit committee and speaking rights, but no vote at the full council. The August Council meeting was held here at Arahura Marae where the Memorandum of Understanding between the parties was signed – the first seat for iwi representatives ever to be held on Local Council tables on Te Tai Poutini.

Congratulations

forward to, eh,” he said ahead of the team’s first training in the big smoke.

Heartland XV team is a selection of the best rugby players from the Heartland competition who are excited by the opportunity of a lifetime – to play at Eden Park as part of the Pacific Challenge that sees the three Pacific Island nations bound for the World Cup in Japan continue their preparations.

Troy, who made his Heartland XV debut in 2013, is one of those ‘fizzing’. “It’s going to be the biggest test most of us boys have ever had, against an international side that’s getting ready for a world cup. The excitement levels are good.”

The side is made up entirely of amateurs who work during the day, train two nights a week and play on Saturday afternoons. For veteran Heartland player Troy Tauwhare (who is also the West Coast captain) it is something he never imagined he would achieve. “I never thought I’d get to play, especially against an international team on Eden Park, but yeah, that’s probably one of the biggest things a few of us are looking

Troy was also selected to lead the haka, a very proud moment for Ngāti Waewae. From Ngāti Waewae – Troy, you are a fantastic role model for our future generations, and we are all so incredibly proud of your successes and wish you all the very best for your sporting career.

Under 15 Rural Livestock Rugby Competition

Held in Lincoln on the Waihora ground, the team came fifth overall. Some outstanding rugby played by Westland High School students. Jack Rae made the tournament team, which is a great achievement. Quinn Johnsen was commended by his coach for changing position to prop and played some of the best rugby his coach has seen him play. George Rae and Marty Rochford had a great tournament and played exceptionally well also. Well done boys, you played and represented your whānau, hapū and iwi superbly.

Quinn Johnsen (Ngāti Waewae), George Rea (Puketeraki), Marty Rochford (Makaawhio) and Jack Rea (Puketeraki).

Rūnanga business

Please direct any rūnanga business queries to Hamiria at Arahura Marae email: hamiria.hutana@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone 037556451. For marae bookings or queries please contact Miriama at Arahura Marae email: events@ngatiwaewae.org.nz or phone: 037556451. Ngāti Waewae rūnanga hui are held bi-monthly on the second Sunday. We welcome contributions from Ngāti Waewae Whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to Hamiria. Whakapapa registration forms can be collected from Arahura Marae. If you are unsure which Papatipu Rūnaka you belong to the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit are there to help. Please call 0800 KAITAHU(524824). 9

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

Mahi rūnaka It has been another busy month here on Poutini with the

Well done!

Shout out

Both boys had a great tournament week with Westland High School winning 1/5 games and St Andrew's taking out the tournament winning 5/5 games. Jackson was named Player of the Tournament for his team.

Jackson Foster and Marty Rochford (Makaawhio) were lucky enough to represent their schools at a recent South Island Secondary Schools U15 Rugby Tournament held in Christchurch. Marty travelled from Hokitika to represent Westland High School, Jackson attends St Andrew's College in Christchurch.

usual round of komiti hui and hīkoi keeping us all very busy! Everyone has been counting down to 1 September, the start of the whitebait season! By the time you read this, hopefully we will have had our first (second, third) feed of fresh bait!

A big shout out to the very small but hard-working team of Sara McLaren, Tracy Edwards, Hayden Condon, Kahu Mahuika and Ian Rasmussen who cut, split and stacked some logs. A yummy lunch was provided by Kara Edwards and Helen Rasmussen. The team put in a huge effort and we would like to thank each and every one for their hard mahi!

Jackson along with two other Year 10 players has been named in the 1st XV St Andrew's 2020 team to travel to America in April.

Ka mahi

Overall both players made their rūnanga and whānau proud.

L-R Jake Harding, Ella Robinson, Mia Robinson and Maddie McLaren.

Marty Rochford and Jackson Foster.

These four rangatahi stood at the Waitaha Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition in August for the Te Hononga Wairua kapa haka – all four whakapapa to Makaawhio!

Marae Master Plan

We are currently looking at the marae master plan and what is and isn’t working for the marae. We have contracted BECA to help us in facilitating some of the mahi around this as it will be a huge undertaking. Whānau and BECA drove down to the Mahitahi for a site visit so that BECA could see the site we are on, get a feel for the place and learn how much we love our marae and Mahitahi. The following day we held a hui in the Hokitika office to discuss a staged way forward and the part each party will play in the marae master plan. This was the first of many workshops that whānau can participate in – keep an eye out for the pānui.

Translocation of kiwi in Brook Waimarama Sanctuary – October 2019

We are currently in the planning stage of a Rowi kiwi translocation into the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. We will keep you posted on when and where.

Row Release, Rachael Forsyth.

Hollyford Conservation Trust

The Hollyford Conservation Trust held a marae noho and their board hui at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi last month. Whānau helped host the trust for a one night marae noho giving our manuhiri a warm welcome, sharing kōrero of the whare and whakapapa links to Whakatipu Waitai, eating kai together and

generally getting to know each other over the course of the evening – all the while learning what a difference the trust has been making in Whakatipu over the years. A very enjoyable noho was had by all and there is even talk of more.

Hollyford Conservation Trust members at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae in Mahitahi.

He Pānui – Owners of Taumaka me Pōpōtai (Open Bay Islands) Are invited to attend an AGM of the Taumaka me Pōpōtai Ahu Whenua Trust Date: Friday, 11 October, commencing with finger food at 5.30pm Venue: Beachfront Hotel (Old Southland Hotel), Revell street, Hokitika

2. Lease Agreement – Whānau eco-cultural tourism proposal 3. DoC – Work Programme update and Access Agreement/MOU Please RSVP to Kara Edwards, email: karatuialice72@gmail.co.nz for catering and to receive pre hui reading material.

Agenda: 1. Mihimihi and Karakia

Hui-ā-Tau Rūnanga AGM 2019

Accommodation The marae is booked for whānau to stay from Friday afternoon. Please bring kai to contribute and a koha for your marae stay. You will need your blankets, toiletries and towels, clothes, games, guitars and your sense of humour. The rūnanga will provide lunch on the Saturday.

Members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc are advised that our rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) is to be held on Saturday, 12 October commencing at 9.45am with a Mihi whakatau in our Whare Tīpuna, Kaipō, Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi (Bruce Bay). The business of the AGM 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).

Maramataka

Mark your calendars! If you need more information, please contact our office.

The following Rūnanganui (Executive) positions are open for election at this year’s Hui-ā-Tau and nominations are now being sought:

• Hui-ā-Tau – Saturday, 12 October • Annual Kids Xmas Pool Party – Sunday, 15 December

Kaiwhakahaere, Chairperson Mema, Executive ordinary members (2)

Keeping in contact, keeping up to date

Nomination Process As per clause 24(d) of our rūnanga rules, nominations must be in writing, must use the prescribed form, include the prescribed information, and must be signed by the person being nominated for the role as well as another (2) two members of the rūnanga as his/her nominator and seconder. The nominee and two nominators must be registered members 18 years or older. Nomination forms must be received by the nominated deadline date. Additionally, nominees must attend the rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) to be eligible to stand for the position for which they have been nominated.

Rūnaka Website www.makaawhio.maori.nz Check out our website. Members can access a members' only section which allows registered members to access more information than anyone else visiting the site. All passwords have been emailed and posted out to whānau. If you have not received one yet please contact the office. E-pānui Rūnaka Our e-pānui is a regular fortnightly newsletter sent out to let members know what we have been up to and what is coming up. These are sent by e-mail and can also be accessed via a link in the members' section of our website. If you have not received a copy, please contact the office and let us know your e-mail address so that we can add you to our whānau e-mail group.

Nomination forms must be fully completed and in the hands of the kaiārahi by 4:00pm Friday, 27 September to be eligible.

Let us know what you think and make sure if you have news and tidbits to share, that you let us know. This will be a fortnightly pānui so there is plenty of room for contributions.

Candidate profiles are available and will be emailed out to our whānau e-mail group and accessible in the whānau section of our website. Please contact the office if you wish to receive this information and to check that we have your correct e-mail and/or contact details.

Membership database We are still working to find the more than 200 members we have incorrect addresses for. Please contact the office and check if you are one of these whānau.

Voting Process Registered members of the rūnanga aged over 18 years who attend the Hui-ā-Tau (Annual General Meeting) will be entitled to vote for any matters requiring a vote by secret ballot. Two (2) scrutineers will be appointed on the day by majority vote of the rūnanga and will be responsible for running voting process as required.

Members can also help by contacting the office to check if we have your correct address, phone numbers and e-mail contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna and if they are registered. Phone 03 755 7885 or email heather.morris-pryer@ngaitahu.iwi.nz He mihi manahau, he mihi matakuikui ki a koutou katoa. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Notification of Membership closure In preparation for this year’s Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio wish to notify that we will not process new membership applications received from 27 September to 13 October inclusive. Any applications received during that period will be held for processing on 14 October.

Mauri ora!

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Waitaha Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition He mihi nui to all our kaihaka who represented Ngāti Wheke at the Waitaha Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition in August.

We had whānau stand, and even lead their rōpū, including: Kimihia (placed 3rd) and Te Kura Whakapūmau i te Reo Tūturu ki Waitaha (placed 1st). Special mention to our mana wāhine Pari Simpson rāua ko Nevaeh Pirikahu-Waata.

Nevaeh Pirikahu-Waata.

Pari Simpson.

Upokohue Observation Programme

With Lyttelton Port Company undertaking piling work to prepare the new international cruise berth terminal in Whakaraupō, an observation programme has been put in place to ensure piling work stops when upokohue are nearby. Whānau were recently invited to join observer Mary Jane Waru (Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Kurī) to get a better understanding of her mahi and protecting our taonga. Whānau were impressed with Mary Jane’s passion for her mahi. There are pathways for whānau to navigate a career in Marine Mammal Observation

Andre Konia, Catherine Stuart, Mary Jane Waru and Isaac Fahey at the upokohue observation site.

2019 Planting Programme

A range of planting initiatives have been undertaken this season at various locations around Rāpaki, as well as around Whakaraupō, to improve stream biodiversity and reduce sedimentation. Rāpaki plantings include extensive stream plantings and extension of planting in other reserves. Where possible locally sourced seed from our own reserves has been used to produce seedlings for our Rāpaki plantings. A big mihi to local community members who have dedicated many hours to raising seedlings from locally sourced seed. These initiatives contribute to the work of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour project to restore the mauri of Whakaraupō.

Whānau recently joined members of the Lyttelton Rugby Club planting locally sourced plants in Rāpaki reserves.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Rā whānau

Nana Bling turns 80 Matiria Alice Merehana Sutherland (née Gavin), aka ‘Tilly’ celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday, 29 July. She was surrounded by her much-loved children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga just to be with her on her special day. Mum is affectionately known as ‘Nana Bling’ as is she always wearing something that sparkles –and has a sparkle in her eye to match! It was an amazing day, filled with some deep reflection and plenty of laughs.

She didn’t want a ‘fuss’ but her children and grandchildren just couldn’t stay away, flying in from

Congratulations

Ko tēnei taku pepeha; Ko Kāi Tahu tōku iwi, Ko Ngāi Tūāhuriri tōku hapū, Ko Hawkins tōku whānau; Ko Stewart rāua ko Judy ōku mātua, Kei Tauranga Moana tōku kāinga ināianei, Ko Henare Caccia-Birch tōku hoa tāne, Ko Tamara Caccia-Birch tōku ingoa, Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Kia ora koutou, My name is Tamara and I graduated in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Bethlehem Tertiary Institute. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that I could not have achieved this on my own, so I want to give thanks to my whānau who were always there to remind me that I could achieve this. Special thanks to my husband Henare who sat with me through some long days of stressful study. I have chosen this mahi as I see value in people. I want to be someone who brings understanding; who journeys through the mamae and raruraru with people; who fosters hope in people to see a way forward; and who helps them to water their unknown seeds of potential.

Kia ora koutou Congratulations to Katarina and her team from Te Kura o Hine Waiora, Senior A netball team. They are Supernet Champions and came second place in the Premier B grade. An outstanding season of netball this year, all the best for the South Island tournament to be held in Nelson – Karawhuia kōtiro mā!

Katarina Cox-Winiata (third from the right back row) mokopuna of Stuart and the late Mary Cox and Steve and late Mihi Kotuku Winiata.

Te Kura o Hine Waiora Senior A netball team.

Thanks to the Ngāi Tahu Fund and the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust in partnership with the Ngāi Tūāhuiri education team and Te Ora Hou Christchurch, a contingent of rangatahi from Ngāi Tahu and Te Ora Hou had the opportunity to attend TedX Youth Christchurch and TedX Christchurch on 24 and 25 August. Although an emotional rollercoaster ride, it was an enlightening and inspiring experience for these incredible youth. They soaked up all the mātauranga, finding insight and influence in all they learnt. Watching Ngāi Tahu speakers share their stories and ideas amongst global experts was next level inspiration showing that these kinds of experiences are a real possibility for our rangatahi.

Rangatahi support the mihi whakatau with a waiata at TedX Christchurch.

Wairewa Rūnanga Wairewa grants

We have had a great response to the grants available for whānau registered with Wairewa Rūnanga. We still have the following grants available: Advancement of education grant – this includes the following grants: • School uniforms • Swimming lessons

• School supplies • Drivers licenses • School camps • Continuing or higher education Kaumātua grant If you would like an application form or further information about any of the above grants, please email us: wairewawhanauora@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Rebecca Lake.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga He maimai aroha

Titipārearea ana te hau, wheoro ana te whaititiri, kukuru ana te moana, i te hopo, i te auē. He aituā nui. Auē taukuri e. This month we lament the passing of Waitai Tikao, Pere Tainui, Tokomaru Hammond, Mateka Pirini, Tahu Pōtiki and our many whanaunga throughout the motu who have passed beyond the veil. May you rest in the care of our ancestors. Rātou te hunga mate ki te hunga mate, tātou te hunga ora ki a tātou, tēnā tātou katoa.

Celebrating whānau success

Raranga at Te Kopinga Marae – Rēkohu What a surprise, we had two whānau at Te Kopinga Marae in the Chathams at the same time. Aunty Daphne O’Connell was facilitating the Māmā and Pēpi wahakura wānanga in July where she was sharing her skills and knowledge in mahi raranga, in particular wahakura. Huata Arahanga was also on the island for his mahi with Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. This marae is the kāinga for Moriori, from Rēkohu, Chatham Islands.

Huata Arahanga and Aunty Daphne O’Connell.

Aunty Daphne with her group of māmā and their finished wahakura.

Wānanga mahi raranga

This wānanga had a spread of expertise, from novice to advanced and we all were well supported by our kaiako Tania and Liz.

On Sunday, 25 August, our raranga tutors Tania Nutira and Liz Brown facilitated a day of learning about our Taumutu raranga techniques, specifically Aunty Cath Brown’s pop up kete. We learnt tikanga for mahi raranga and how to prepare and store our harakeke. We also learnt about the practical uses and special properties of harakeke.

Our whānau were proud of their creations which will be used for our pātaka koha. The more we weave, the more efficient and proficient we become. Anō me he whare pūngāwerewere – Behold it is like a spider’s web – fine, delicate and beautiful.

Tania Nutira teaching us tikanga for harvesting harakeke.

Holly Nutira-Callon, Ruby Rose Nutira, Ngahuiroimata NutiraLangdale preparing whenu for weaving.

L-R Tania Nutira, Julie Dwyer, Madison Dwyer, Leisa Aumua, Ngarita Radford and Liz Brown.

Our finished kete.

Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai

• Riparian plantings along the waterway, including infilling plants between Te Waikēkēwai and the marae kitchen.

To build on previous restoration efforts, stage 5 of Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai started in May and was completed in June.

• Upgrading the path between the marae kitchen and Te Waikēkēwai to a level comfortable enough to accommodate various levels of mobility.

Stage 5 restoration efforts included: • Willow drilling and poisoning along Te Waikēkēwai from the marae through Te Repo o Ōrāriki, down to the delta where the river meets Te Waihora. Willows were not removed as they still provide habitat for our native fish species.

This stage of rehabilitation and restoration of Te Waikēkēwai has opened up this waterway allowing more light to come through, which in turn has welcomed the return of kōtuku to this significant cultural landscape – the home of Moki and of Te Ruahikihiki.

• Grading a stretch of walkway between the marae grounds and Ōrāriki, to a level comfortable enough for kaumātua to walk along.

Kōtuku.

Waikēkēwai.

Whakaora Te Ahuriri

Te Mahere Whakahaumanu o Ahuriri/Ahuriri Lagoon Restoration Plan was developed as a road map for the restoration of Ahuriri Lagoon. This Restoration Plan was endorsed by Te Taumutu on 4 April 2016 and approved by the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group at their 26 August 2016 meeting. Pre-drainage of the Ahuriri Lagoon included a land area of approximately 194ha, was surrounded by koraha (or mudflats) and together these provided a significant mahinga kai resource. This Ngāi Tahu mahinga kai area was formally recognised in the 19th century through the establishment of the Ahuriri Fenton Reserve – Te Koraha. The large harakeke wetland also gave rise to a flax mill that operated during the mid-to-late 19th century. Drainage and swamp clearance removed much of the original vegetation cover and the progressive incursion of farming operations has eroded the acreage of wetland habitat until today little more than 10 hectares remains. In 2012 a rail trail cycle way was constructed through the Ahuriri Reserves to become part of the Little River Rail Trail. Cynthia Roberts, Craig Pauling and Les Wanhalla.

This Rail Trail cycleway is managed by the Department of Conservation and the Little River Rail Trail Trust, but the section through the Ahuriri Reserves is managed and maintained by Environment Canterbury (ECAN)

Lagoon Restoration Plan. Six Canterbury rūnanga, along with landowners, councils and farm industry groups are included on the steering group. Development of the wetlands began in February 2019 with earthworks machinery coming onsite and construction beginning. This milestone event was opened by a blessing from the whānau.

ECAN (on behalf of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group) was successful in obtaining $1.2m funding from the Government’s Freshwater Improvement Fund to trial the creation of a wetland at Ahuriri. The funds were used to develop a constructed wetland that will reduce nutrient and sediment flows and improve habitat for mahinga kai and biodiversity.

Water returned to the wetland in May 2019 marking another milestone. On 2 September the first of 81,000 aquatic plants to help filter the water, and 48,000 terrestrial plants to provide habitat to native flora and fauna, were planted. Another milestone event in the restoration, rehabilitation and reclaiming of this historical mahinga kai resource.

This project is governed by the Te Waihora CoGovernance Group, with advice from the Ahuriri Lagoon Steering Group. The primary function of the Ahuriri Lagoon Steering Group is to provide oversight of the implementation of Te Mahere Whakahaumanu o Ahuriri

Craig Pauling delivers a mihi whakatau to those attending the event to celebrate the planting of the first trees at Te Ahuriri.

Craig and Herewini Banks plant the first tree together.

Manaaki Whenua site blessing

The site blessing was attended by Te Taumutu kaumātua, Hon Dr Megan Woods, Hon Amy Adams, Landcare Research CEO, Richard Gordon and Chairperson, Jane Taylor, as well as staff and whānau members of Taumutu and Manaaki Whenua.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga led the site blessing of the new building for Manaaki Whenua on Friday, 9 August. The site blessing marked a milestone in the relationship between the Crown Research Institute and Taumutu. The rūnanga is pleased to be able to build upon the cultural narrative, history talks and presentations we have provided to Manaaki Whenua.

We look forward to the opening of this new building and the on-going relationship building to support the improvement, management and protection of sites that are significantly important to Taumutu and that are habitats to native ecosystems and biodiversity.

Taumutu, Crown and Manaaki Whenua delegates in attendance.

Site blessing for Manaaki Whenua led by Te Taumutu Rūnanga.

Ararira cultural assessment

Ararira (the LII River) is a spring-fed river that flows into the top of Te Waihora. One of the many tributaries of Te Waihora that contains stands of native freshwater vegetation, including raupō and sedge.

to thrive side-by-side. Living Water's key focus in this catchment is transforming the drain and water network into a healthy freshwater ecosystem in this productive agricultural landscape.

Ararira was an important mahinga kai area for local Ngāi Tahu, with several specific kāinga mahinga kai located on the river from its source to its entry at Te Waihora.

The recent stage of this project was the cultural health assessment of the Ararira catchment in August. The objective of the assessment is to identify and understand changes in relation to cultural values and aspirations of mana whenua within the catchment.

In the Ararira catchment there has been a significant loss of wetland, freshwater ecosystems and lowland habitat. Water quality is poor due to high levels of suspended sediment, nutrients (phosphorous) and fecal coliforms.

This was done using the Takiwā assessment tool at nine sites along the Ararira. The two days of the assessment was an ideal time for the Living Water team and partners to engage with the catchment, share knowledge and enjoy each other’s company. The commitment to completing the first cultural health assessment was another important step towards being able to realise the aspirations of mana whenua as an integral part of the Living Water Programme.

Living Water, a 10-year partnership between Fonterra and the Department of Conservation is committed to finding game-changing and scalable solutions that will enable farming, freshwater and healthy ecosystems

Top; Craig Pauling. Bottom left; Big tuna caught as part of the fish survey. Right; Electric Fishing as part of the Ararira cultural assessment fish survey.

Upcoming dates to note

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Hauora Portfolio Monthly portfolio meeting. Please RSVP to Hui dardanelle.mclean-smith@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Tamariki Day

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Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ngā mate

‘Doug will do it’! That is one of the many things I remember about Ian Douglas Timothy, who sadly passed away at his home on Monday, 12 August. Doug was a member of the Koukourarata community for 20+ years, an employee of the rūnanga for 7+ years, kaumātua, handyman of the bay, Tangata Tiaki, caretaker for bach owners and his garage was a treasure trove of ‘odds n ends’. Doug was one of the few people of the bay who offered a helping hand with what he could, asking for nothing in return. He was a great neighbour, who will be sadly missed.

Jen would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of the marae (Sharnecho, Aroha and Carl) for all their help when Doug passed.

Let the waters lull you down to sleep while you take your final breath. As it’s now time for you to embark On one last final quest.

Jen would also like to share a poem that Shira Crofts wrote for Doug, when she learned of his passing:

Stand down old seaman Rest those eyes, For it is your time to berth. You’ve sailed many seas And seen beautiful things, upon this abundant earth.

Stand down old seaman Rest those eyes, for it is your time to berth. You’ve sailed many seas And seen beautiful things, upon this abundant earth. Back on the ebbing tide you go You’ve put up a great fight, Let it take you far and wide beneath this starry night. Doug with his beloved Charlie (tan and white).

Congratulations

Mya Foster-Hesp has been selected into Te Pōkai Ao and will be heading to Silicon Valley, USA in September as part of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu STEAM initiative. Mya hopes to learn more about how to keep whānau safer online and what social media platforms are doing to ensure the cyber safety of Aotearoa after the 15 March terror attack video went viral. She is extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity.

Mya Foster-Hesp.

We are extremely proud of all the rangatahi who performed in the Waitaha Secondary Schools Regional Kapa Haka in August! It is amazing to see the talent and enthusiasm on that stage; Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata wishes to congratulate everyone who participated! We were lucky enough to host Te Pā o Rākaihutū over two noho wānanga weekends and be privy to seeing them grow in their performance and confidence.

Kahutia Foster-Hesp and Ricco Robertson.

Kaumātua.

We have lots of Koukourarata kids who whakapapa to our pā – it was a great opportunity to get them home. Aunty Hine and Uncle Pete enjoyed the front row seats!

Left to right; Miharo Wati, Nikora Wati, Kahutia Foster-Hesp.

Pānui

The 2019 AGM has been rescheduled to Sunday, 20 October. We hope to see you all there.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Beca Scholarship Recipient

closer contact with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, with opportunities to participate in more wānanga such as the mihi whakatau held for all scholarship recipients. Since receiving the scholarship, my eyes have been opened to the wide range of projects that various branches of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are involved in, and all the planning-related positions that are needed.

Portia King (Arowhenua) tells us a little about her scholarship journey so far. With an interest in transport and environmental planning Portia King is undertaking a Master of Planning at Lincoln University (Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki). Portia recognises these areas will need greater attention in the future as our population and demand for resources increase. Her ambition is to create positive change in our built and natural environment, one resilient to disasters and adaptable to future needs. Through her studies Portia hopes to develop skills which assist her becoming a forwardthinking, innovative and sustainable planner.

Where to from here for Portia? In the second year of my Master’s I will research and write a dissertation on a chosen topic. I am positive that my work experience at Beca will improve my report-style writing skills, my critical thinking and give me a greater understanding of the entire planning and consent process. As for my career, there is no doubt the future will challenge the world's ability to adapt to a warming climate and resource scarcities.

What will/has the scholarship provided for you professionally? The scholarship includes an internship at the Beca office in Christchurch over the summer. Work experience is such a valuable asset for when I graduate. I have learned an immense amount from the first year of my Master’s. I am excited to put all this knowledge into practice while working on various projects at Beca and networking with their team of established planners.

My goal is for all the work I produce as a planner to contribute to a more sustainable future and influence better interactions between people and the natural and built environment.

I am so grateful that my experience will not be limited to only one aspect of planning. Despite my main interest in transport planning, I realise that it is essential to gain a strong broad understanding of planning across urban and environmental planning. How has/will receiving the scholarship assist your cultural development goals? The Beca scholarship enables me to keep in

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngā mate

They are all doing well and looking forward to raising our mokopuna with the wairua and waiora of all her awesome lineage/whakapapa.

He pēpi

Her whakapapa is; Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe and Tahu Pōtiki o Porourangi/Kāi Tahu.

We are proud to announce a new baby girl/ granddaughter and great granddaughter for Taua Irene Boyd née Heath Parata, Taua Hinerangi Ferral Heath Parata and Tom Williams. Also late great grandfather Brian Wehipeihana of Ngāti Tūkorehe, Tāpapa, Kapumanawawhiti and Ngāti Parewahawaha.

Kaua e titiro ki te ātaahua, ki te tae rānei o te kiri rapua te ngākau pono i roto Mō te ātaahua ka mate pea te kiri ka tawhito haere Ahakoa ko taua ngākau tonu he koura

Waihao Rūnanga extends our deepest sympathy to all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time. Our congratulations to all whānau who have welcomed a pēpi.

Translation; Look not for beauty nor colour of skin Look for a heart that’s loyal within For beauty may die and skin grow old Yet still that heart will always be gold

My daughter Samantha and son-in-law TJ Taru gave birth to Nova Rose on 31 July at Palmerston North Hospital; a beautiful little sister for Charles Te Ariki.

Pōua Tamati/Tom Williams Wehipeihana Kristine Morrison (Daughter of Pauline Reid née Davis Te Maire) would like to announce the safe arrival of her moko, Alaia Elizabeth Otene on 28 June, born to Casey Freeman (a Te Maire) and Caleb Otene Webb.

Pictured left; Baby Alaia Elizabeth Otene.

Rūnanga News

Hoki mai ki te marae Liam’s Manawa Tītī whakaaro 2019 Earlier this year, Liam Stoneley (Heath whānau) attended the fourth annual Manawa Tītī haereka, as the nominated Waihao participant. Manawa Tītī is a programme delivered via three two-day wānanga. It provides an integrated social, economic and cultural approach to iwi capability development in a uniquely ‘Ngāi Tahu’ design and delivery. Koia nei ōna whakaaro. This year saw the rōpū of 14 travel to Tuahiwi, Ōtākou and Rāpaki for three amazing wānanga. Our first stop at Tuahiwi was to learn about the long and complicated histories leading up to Te Kerēme. The highlight of this wānanga for me was going to Kaiapoi Pā and hearing the stories of our people from Joseph Hullen. Our second wānanga took us down to Ōtākou, by van. I felt very proud being able to stop off at Waihao along the way and briefly show our small rōpū our tūrangawaewae.

The highlight for this weekend, and now a very special memory for us all, was hearing from the rakatira Tahu Pōtiki, who generously gave up his afternoon to be with us and share some stories – e te rakatira, kua wehe atu ki te pō; haere ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, ki Hawaiki pāmamao. E hoki ana ki a mātou, te huka ora. Our last wānaka saw us spend time working on both our own commitments to personal development and giving back to our rūnaka, and also brainstorming the big issues facing Kāi Tahu te iwi whānui; the result of which was the development of a tribal agenda. But of course, the highlight for me had to be our special time with Tā Tipene, who shared his experiences and whakaaro on the past and what lies in the future for Kāi Tahu. I’m sure all of us will treasure these kōrero for a long time. Nō reira, kāore e mutu kā mihi ki kā kaiako, ki kā kaiawhi, ki kā rakatira i whakanui i te kaupapa o Manawa Tītī 2019. I would also like to thank the whānau of Waihao for nominating me for this haereka and supporting me to get there all the way from Tāmaki Makaurau. I look forward to sharing more with whānau over the coming months at the marae. I would highly recommend that those interested get involved next year – karawhiua e kā uri o Tahu! We had the pleasure of hosting four separate groups of American students in July as part of their overseas trip during their summer vacation. Two of the groups were National Geographic tours accompanied by renowned photographer Jason Edwards. Waihao was their last stop in New Zealand before the students completed their portfolios and departed. These two groups got to test out our new above ground hāngī pit and thoroughly enjoyed their meal.

Manawa Tītī rōpū visit Waihao.

With Tā Tipene at Rāpaki Marae.

Rūnanga Information and Announcements Waihao Web Site Whānau are reminded that if they do not have a password for the registered members' area of the website, they can obtain one from the office: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

This area of the website allows whānau to access various electronic forms for completing tasks such as booking the marae or submitting a grant application. All confirmed minutes, policy and procedures and TRoNT reports are also available here.

Reminders We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute, please send your news and photos to the office. Remember if you have moved, or changed your email address, please advise the office so that we can update these records.

Have you registered all your children and mokopuna? Contact the office today to check. Enquiries to Te Rūnanga o Waihao by phone: 03 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

AGM Notification Te Rūnanga o Waihao Incorporated Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) As per Section 8 of The Rules This meeting will be held 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate Sunday, 6 October 2019 at 10:30am

Rūnanga Executive/s 4. Receive and consider the Annual Financial Statements from the Treasurer 5. To appoint an auditor for the ensuing year 6. The election of such Rūnanga Executive positions including any Officers positions that are vacant.

Lunch will be provided prior to the meeting. Agenda:

For further information please contact Waihao Marae Office 03 689 4726 Waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

1. Welcome 2. Minutes of Previous AGM

RSVP 4:00pm October, 1 2019

3. Receive and consider the Annual Report of the Te Rūnanga o Waihao Holdings Limited Notice of Directors Election Meeting This meeting will be held following the AGM on 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate Sunday, 6 October 2019 at 10:30am

1. Appointment of two (2) Directors to the Te Rūnanga o Waihao Holdings Limited Board. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Waihao Marae Office on 03 689 4726 or email: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and are to received by the Waihao Marae Office no later than 4:00pm, Tuesday, 1 October 2019.

Lunch will be provided prior to the meeting. Agenda:

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Moeraki members & potential members Te Rūnanga o Moeraki invite all potential members to register with our Rūnanga Office, contact us via email moeraki.runanga@ngaitau.iwi.nz, by post to 43 Tenby Street Moeraki R D 2 Palmerston Otago 9482 or phone 034394816 and ask for our registration form.

For our members who are registered we encourage you to contact our Rūnanga office to check and update your details. If you wish to receive regular updates on what the Rūnanga is up to, or information from our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Rep newsletters, etc. Please ensure your details are correct.

Congratulations

Congratulations to her and her team from Te Kura o Hine Waiora Senior A Netball Team they are SI Secondary Champions and Supernet Champions and also came second place in Premier B grade, outstanding season of netball this year, all the best for the National Secondary Tournament held in Nelson – Karawhuia kotiro maa!!!

Katarina Cox-Winiata (third from the right back row) mokopuna of Stuart Huria - Cox and late Mary Cox nee Bartlett and late Mihi Kotuku Winiata nee Stirling and Steve Winiata.

In July the grandad from the last Mainland Cheese ad took his granddaughter to Dunedin Airport to farewell her on her first trip overseas without a family member, she was lucky enough to get chosen to attend the Te Rakapu Tuarima o Te Pōkai Ao with other Ngāi Tahu rangatahi to go to Hawaii, where they shared each other’s cultures. On Sunday, 8 September she attended the Moeraki monthly meeting to say thanks to the Rūnanga for the koha they gave her for her travels. Brianna also gave the Rūnanga back the diary they had gifted her, now filled with what she had done on the trip. She really enjoyed her time with the other rangatahi and the hosts. Brianna and her family thank everybody that was involved in such an awesome kaupapa. Your Nana and Pōua (Judy and Darkie Tipa) would both be so proud as well xxxx.

Des Tipa and Brianna.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Rangatahi Climate Change Workshop and Climate Change Symposium at Te Whare o te Waipounamu During the weekend of 3-4 August, Korako Edwards, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe and Lyn Carter represented the rūnaka at the Kāi Tahu Climate Change Symposium in Ōtautahi.

For many of the rakatahi, especially the younger group, it was their first time learning some of the implications of climate change for the future. They also ran through some activities to get them thinking about key concerns, possible solutions and things they would like to see as rakatahi, in terms of a climate change response.

On the Saturday a pre-hui was held for several rakatahi from each of the papatipu rūnaka so that they could formulate some of their ideas around climate change that would be fed into the wider symposium on the Sunday.

On the Sunday the rakatahi were given some time to feedback their thoughts to the wider Kāi Tahu whānui. Some of the key points discussed were:

• The need for all Tahu to be educated about climate change so that we’re able to be resilient and adaptable.

All agreed that the weekend was an extremely positive one and the hope is that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will continue to hold more symposiums and that our rakatahi group will also continue to connect with each other to ensure the generations of rakatahi who will inherit much of the impact of climate change will have their voices heard.

• More representation of rakatahi and rakatahi views at iwi and hapū level. • Frustration about the amount of time it takes for things to get done. Why can’t we see more action now?

Time for Action

Korako Edwards and Rauhina Scott-Fyfe, with support from Lyn Carter, are developing a set of achievable climate change initiatives for the rūnaka to implement. These will be submitted to our executive for adoption and will be monitored by the rakatahi.

Puketeraki Team Left to right: Korako Edwards, Lyn Carter, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe.

Whale jawbone recovered from Waikouaiti River Estuary, Karitāne

In mid-August, Vaseilli Juanides, a member of the Hauteruruku ki Puketeraki Waka Club, spotted what seemed to be a large bone lying on the sea floor near the Karitāne boat ramp.

However, over a relatively short space of time during the 19th century, commercial whaling saw this population reduce to fewer than 100. Since 1937, when commercial hunting for right whales was banned, the population has been bouncing back.

It took a lot of effort to recover the bone and deliver it to the Puketeraki Marae office. The Department of Conservation and the Otago Museum were alerted. The Otago Museum advised that the jawbone is: “from a Mysticetes (baleen whale). You can tell that they are jawbones by the presence of mandibular foramen which are not present in ribs. There are about nine species of baleen whales that occur in the territorial waters of New Zealand. The bone is 4080mm long and is the right mandible and it is likely to have come from Eubalaena australis, the southern right whale.” The bone will be stored and displayed in the interim but ultimately it will be used for carving. Our appreciation goes out to Vaseilli for his foresight and to the Otago Museum and Department of Conservation for their advice. Over the past few weeks numerous sightings of the tohorā (southern right whale) have been seen close into the shore near Puketeraki. Southern right whales were once widespread throughout much of the southern hemisphere; the New Zealand population once numbering more than 30,000.

Emma Burns, Curator and Kane Fleury, Assistant Curator, Otago Museum, undertaking an assessment of the jawbone to identify the species.

Hīkoi to the Catlins for South Island Camp preparation We are currently in the planning stages for a large camp that will see over 150 tamariki from the Te Tai Timu Trust, Hastings and Puketeraki staying on the marae. This is part of a South Island journey for the Trust.

A large amount of planning goes into such an event and it does have its rewards. In August our organising team, Myra Tipa and Aroha Ellison checked out places of interest in the Catlins to take the tamariki.

Purākaunui Falls Left to right Aroha Ellison, Donna Davies, Myra Tipa, Jordan Lees.

Left to right Puketeraki event organisers Myra Tipa and Aroha Ellison.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ka Mihi Aroha

E aroha nui atu ana ki a koutou i tēnei wā – Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with whānau who have lost a loved one recently. We especially acknowledge the whānau of Mateka Dawn Pirini (née Anglem), George Waitai Tikao, Pere Tainui, Pania Alexandria Rose Horsman (née Matahaere), Jason Pohio and Tahu Pōtiki. May you find comfort in those who surround you with love and care. Tahu Leslie Karetai Kingi Pōtiki Tahu was born at Palmerston and raised in Karitāne by his parents Rona and the late Leslie Pōtiki with his siblings Tanea, Paul and Sandra. He often talked of how he spent many happy childhood hours fishing with his father, whānau and friends. His whakapapa takes him back to two Ōtākou rangatira Karetai and Taiaroa, and from an early age Tahu felt a strong connection to the kaik which also influenced his desire to grow his knowledge of local history. He left home at age 17 to pursue a trade trainee qualification at Christchurch Polytechnic.

Tahu Pōtiki at the Shot Over Jet 50th Anniversary, Queenstown November 2015.

committee of Te Kaiāwhina Ahumahi – Social Services industry Training Organisation. After relocating to Ōtautahi in 1997, Tahu became the head of the School of Māori Studies at the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology until 2001. In 2002 he became the chief executive officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT). He oversaw a time of commercial expansion for the iwi before resigning in 2007. It was during this time that Tahu made what is perhaps his greatest contribution to Ngāi Tahu as the architect of Whai Rawa, the iwi savings scheme, and Ngāi Tahu Funds, a programme designed to enable iwi members to strengthen their cultural connection and expression through their various customary and contemporary whānau projects.

Tahu subsequently attended the University of Otago and Te Wānanga o Raukawa, where he was inspired to develop a series of total immersion te reo Māori wānanga in Te Waipounamu. Over 20 years later, these wānanga are still running through the work of Kotahi Mano Kāika (KMK), the language revitalisation strategy of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. His early career focused on social services as Tahu saw his future in helping people. He lectured in the Department of Community and Family Studies at the University of Otago and as the chair of the national

Tahu sat on several directorships, including the Otago, Southland, West Coast and Canterbury District Health Boards, the Ngāi Tahu Development Corporation, Māori

Television Service, NZ Council for Educational Research, Environmental Science and Research, Ngāi Tahu Research, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, Ngāi Tahu Associates and Arataki Associates. He was also a former columnist for The Press and ODT, and in a 2014 column wrote about the tribe’s commercial success being a means to an end for Ngāi Tahu. “It has allowed us to invest in our culture and our people with the hope that those unique aspects that make up Ngāi Tahu will endure into the future.” His business stature meant he was included on a power list of influential people in The Press in 2005. The article said Pōtiki had led the iwi business success, “tripling its asset base from its original Government settlement of $170 million in 1998.”

Tahu had previously described how during a cleansing karakia – performed two weeks before his liver transplant – he went from not expecting much to come of it, to feeling a “physical pressure on my face. I shook my head; I wasn’t in any sort of trance. Then I felt it pulling on my legs. It went on for a minute or so, and then I started crying, not sobbing but tears just pouring out of my eyes. “This is the strange thing, and I don’t want to take anything away from the incredible health care I got, but my blood tests started getting better. I didn’t feel any better, I still couldn’t walk, I had no appetite, my mouth was still bleeding, but I was in a very strong position to actually receive a liver.”

After Tahu and Megan married they set up their home in lower Portobello and broadened their interest and involvement in the surrounding community especially with the promotion of te reo Māori and local history whether on the marae, Portobello School or the University of Otago. But his main focus was with his budding and enquiring family and the life and business of the rūnaka here at Ōtākou.

His recovery was quick, and he even went on to live an active life with his children. “I wouldn’t have been able to do that when I got sick; I wouldn’t have bothered even trying,” he told Te Karaka. Even though he was going through post-operative treatment he remained an active member of the rūnaka and Ngāi Tahu. At the time of his passing he was the acting chief executive officer of the Otago Rūnaka consultancy, Aukaha Ltd, was a Ngāi Tahu representative to the Otago Regional Council policy committee and was a cultural adviser to Dunedin City Council.

Eventually Tahu was appointed as the Ōtākou representative to TRoNT and was in his second term at the time of his death. In November 2014 Tahu was diagnosed with endstage liver disease. After an eight month wait, and with only a few weeks to live, Tahu was so thankful to be alive having received a liver transplant in 2017. In an interview with the ODT Megan shared how Tahu ‘was my best mate, hilarious, quick witted, loving and a beautiful dad.’ Megan told Te Karaka magazine in March 2018 she felt blessed and appreciated the fragility of life, 'that years of illness took us right to the edge.' They had planned his tangi together before his transplant so in these past days Megan was able to be guided by his wishes from that file.

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull paid tribute to Tahu in the Otago Daily Times and is pleased for his tribute to be shared with Ngāi Tahu. “During my time as Mayor, I interacted with Tahu on various levels and often called on his wealth of knowledge and experience. We developed a great working relationship as well as an enormous amount of personal respect for one another over the years.

Edward Ellison, Timoti Pōtiki, Tahu Pōtiki, Megan Pōtiki, Tūkitaharaki Pōtiki, Rīpeka Pōtiki and Alison Ellison in March 2018.

I particularly admired Tahu’s staunch yet mellow persona. You were never left in any doubt as to his values and his resolve, but he had a calm and collaborative way of working with all people.” Mr Cull extends his deepest sympathies to Tahu’s whānau, the extended whānau, friends and colleagues.

1 September for his burial near his father in the urupā. During those days many ope came to pay their respects. The hapū gathered around the immediate whānau to uphold kawa and tikanga in an outpouring of aroha, support and manaakitaka to them and to the manuhiri. Many messages of aroha and condolences have been expressed from ope, individuals and those who could not be present. Their kind thoughts are represented by these randomly selected heartfelt Facebook messages. “Tahu you are a great loss to us all, especially the whānau. Aroha nui, pōuri rawa, haere, haere, haere.” “Te mamae me te pōuri nui e ngau kino nei. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the whānau at this sad time.” “Auē. A bright light has gone out. The tallest tōtara in our hapū has fallen. Tahu such very sad news to hear of your passing. A very clever man who helped us all in so many ways, especially in your willingness to share your vast knowledge. My moko and I will be forever grateful to you for your awhi and manaakitaka you willingly gave to him. You were his mentor and will live on in our hearts forever. We will miss you so much. No more informative emails of your knowledge and wisdom. We will miss you. To Megan, Ripeka, Timoti and Tuki our love and condolences. Thank you for sharing your taoka ātaahua with us. Moe mai rā e te Rakatira.”

Reflecting on the life and work of his son-in-law Edward Ellison said “Tahu has left enormous shoes to fill; he was unique and special and will be a hard act to replace. He will leave a void in the hearts of those who knew and worked with him. Tahu was named after our iwi founder Tahu Pōtiki and has lived up to that illustrious name. He was passionate about his Ngāi Tahu heritage and displayed a commanding presence. He was an iwi historian and writer, an advocate for the Māori language revival and a respected tribal leader. Rino Tirikātene, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Tonga, said he will remember Tahu for his impressive stature with a presence to match. “He was a giant of a man, and he left a giant imprint on our tribe in terms of not only governance, but also environmental management at all levels.” He provided great leadership internally within Ngāi Tahu and in overseeing some rapid growth that was taking place within our business interests.”

Tahu Leslie Karetai Kingi Pōtiki, 23 Dec 1966 – 27 Aug 2019 is laid to rest near his father in the Karetai plot, Ōtākou hapū urupā, Ōtākou Marae 1 Sept 2019.

Megan brought Tahu home from Auckland on Wednesday 28 August to rest at their home for his whānau to have their time with him; then he lay on Ōtākou marae from Thursday through to Sunday,

This tohu also epitomises the sacred waters of Ngā Tai o Ōtākou, and the sacred maunga Pukekura. At the top of the kōhatu, the yellow sacred maunga of Pukekura, and the red orowai Hukahuka of Aoraki are embraced to acknowledge our tohunga Tahu Pōtiki. Te taha wairua/red side of the toka acknowledges te Toto Wairua o te tohunga. It embraces the Toto Wairua, in the rārangi whakapapa – Tū te Ihi, Tū te Wehi, Tū te Mana, Tū te Mauri, Tū te Wairua. This is the korowai that acknowledges and upholds whakapapa in its most traditional form and is rightfully acknowledged in its most sacred traditional form in gifting this whakapapa to the iwi whānui.

A very humble tribute to our tohunga Tahu Pōtiki and whānau pani is the korowai acknowledged on the kōhatu. The sacred korowai/name of this Kōhatu is Tū Toka, Tū Rangatira, Tū Tahu, Tū Ariki The yellow side of the toka embraces Tama-nui te Rā. The day prior to the tangi, and on the morning prior to his arrival at Tamatea it was raining quite heavily. When our tohunga arrived at the marae, the rain stopped, and the sun prevailed for the following four days. He tohu wairua, he tohu rangatira tērā. Te Taha Kōwhai – the yellow side of the kōhatu acknowledges the korowai, and whāriki that humbly beholds the three tamariki of Tahu and Megan.

The three large red triangles epitomise the mauri, wairua, dignity and humility of the Tohunga Rangatira, Tahu Pōtiki. The top triangle is Ngākau Nui, the middle triangle is Ngākau Māhaki, and the bottom triangle is Rau Aroha Tū te Po, Tū te Ao, kia Tū Tangata e – this is represented in the red/white porowhita which extends downwards to provide traditional wellbeing to the iwi and motu whānui. – “ Exercise the mind and bind ourselves through karakia and wānanga Whakapapa.

Kaikaranga Suzanne Ellison responds to the home karanga and leads one of many ope who wish to pay their respects to Tahu Pōtiki at Ōtākou Marae 29 August 2019.

Some of the hapū members who volunteered their time as kaimahi to prepare kaimoana for around 500 people who attended the tangi of Tahu on 1 Sept.

Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne – a tōtara has fallen in the forest of Tāne, with the passing of former chief executive of Ngāi Tahu, Tahu Pōtiki. (Rino Tirikātene MP for Te Tai Tonga.)

He was loved and respected by his whānau, friends and peers as was evident by the number of people who visited or sent messages during the past days that he lay on Ōtākou marae.

Tahu Pōtiki died on Tuesday, 27 August 2019 while receiving ongoing health treatment in Auckland. He was in his 53rd year and is survived by his wife, Megan (née Ellison), and their three young children Ripeka, Timoti and Tukitaharaki.

Ōtākou Upoko Edward Ellison described the passing of Tahu as “a big loss for us, given his extensive leadership experience and passion for his culture and his people.”

Titiro kau nei ki waho Ki te rae o Pūrehurehu rā Ko te tuhimāreikura o oho Ko whakapao i a karu

Look out beyond Pūrehurehu It is he, who caused the sky to turn red in the evening It is he who caused us to stare into the nothingness Perhaps it is you who glides over the choppy seas The majestic albatross who there soars To where do you soar oh gallant one? Do you soar over the pathway to the sea?

Rā pea koe kai ruka i te karetai moana Te toroa awe nui e topa ana E topa ana kē koe ki hea? E topa ana ki te ara moana?

The headland of memories lies mourning Under the cloud of heartache at Pukekura Piopiotahi is buffeted by wild storms of anguish The tears that fall from my eyes Are like the current that flows at Ōtākou

Tīkapa noa ana te kūrae o mahara I te paiao pūkatokato kai Pukekura Auraki ana a Piopiotahi i te āwhā tūmatateka He au waikamo e horoi i te mata Me he roimata huatau ka rere ki Ōtākou

Words once sat in silence Ancestors had been long dead and buried Until inquisitive Tahu resurrected them both

Ko Kupu, ko noho mū Ko Takata, ko nehua Kia hahua ai rāua e Tahu Pākiki

Now those words fall freely from the mouths of our tomorrow. Those ancesters ensconced in the minds of our future leaders and spread further still. It was you who rejuvenated the stories of old, returned them to the mouths of the storytellers from the lost pages of history.

Kai te waha o te āpōpō a Kupu e karawhiua e Kai te huatau o te ākekokeko a Takata e hōrapa ana. Nāu rāua i whakahoki i te pepa ki te arero Ko te kaha uia te kaha Arā te Tūtemakohu o ēnei rā Arā te iti o Nukutauraro Arā te rahi o Te Pahi Ko te whare o Te Ruahikihiki E wehi nei, e wehi nei

When they ask who you are, we will answer, there is the Tūtemakohu of today, there is the heir of Nukutauraro, there is the successor of Te Pahi. Revered by the great house of Te Ruahikihiki You carried the name in the manner that befits the mana. The stars shone down on you, yet you were devoured by the moon. Who do we turn to now?

Ko tū koe, te tū o te ikoa ko kawea I whitikia koe e te whetū I naua koe e te marama Ka huri ki a wai ināianei?

My love, my Tahu My world has been ripped asunder How will it ever be repaired? You have been taken from us by Tahu Kumea, by Tahu Whakaero. Taken to the cavern of Poutūteraki, to the mansion of Pōhutukawa

E taku tahu, e taku Tahu Ko haea te kahu o taku raki Ka pēhea e tuia anōtia? Ko tōia koe e Tahu Kumea, Tahu Whakaero ki te tara o Poutūteraki, ki te whare o Pōhutukawa

What has transpired? Only the waters of Ōtākou can now be heard.

Unutai e, unutai e Ko te wai anake, nā ko Ōtākou

(Paulette Tamati-Elliffe)

Rūnanga and Rūnanga Representative contact details The chair of our rūnaka is Donna Matahaere-Atariki and deputy chair is Rachel Wesley. Donna Matahaere is also our Ōtākou alternate representative on TRoNT. Phone 03 478 0352 if you wish to contact any of our representatives, the office manager Michelle Taiaroa McDonald or office staff.

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse our website whānau. If you wish to book the marae for functions you can do so online: http://www.otakourunaka.co.nz or phone the Ōtākou office 03 478 0352.

Ōtākou members news for Te Pānui Rūnaka

Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau or personal news for our pānui regardless of where you live around the world. Please send your news items as soon after the event as possible ie, personal achievements in sports, education, study, the arts, Ngāi Tahu programmes / hui you have taken part in and what it has meant to you, or anything else of interest to our hapū or iwi, ie pēpi hou, engagements, weddings, ngā mate, memorials, kupu hou. Please send to office@tro.org.nz Photos must have captions and names of people in each photo thank you.

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora e te whānau o Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha hoki. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou. Ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha ki te whānau o Aunty Mateka Pirini. Waihōpai has lost a very important part of our Murihiku marae and Waihōpai history with the passing of our much loved taua, friend, aunty and mother, Mateka Dawn Pirini. Go on your journey Ma from the Tītī islands to Te Reinga, haere ki te waka haere atu rā, fly over your loved whenua of Arowhenua, your tūrangawaewae. Sadly, missed you will be, Ma, aroha nui, arohanui, arohanui.

Moe mai, moe mai e te rakatira Tahu Pōtiki, haere ki te waka o ngā tīpuna haere ki Te Rerenga Wairua ki te kāinga o ngā tīpuna, takoto mai, takoto mai, takoto mai. It is with great sadness that we have lost a son, uncle, brother, father, friend and a loving husband of Megan – our deepest condolences to the family – aroha nui, aroha nui, aroha nui.

Polyfest Art Awards

The Polyfest Art Exhibition is an annual event on the Mīharo calendar. Students of all ages submit artworks based on a theme. This year’s theme was Master Class, it encouraged tamariki and kaiako to look to the master artists for inspiration. The art works are on display to coincide with Murihiku Polyfest at ILT Stadium Southland until 8, September. Here are some pictures of the winners of prizes sponsored by Waihōpai Rūnaka and Murihiku Marae.

Early childhood winner and runner up prize, Rockdale Kindergarten.

Supreme winners, Just Four Kids.

Hau Tonga

Murihiku was proud to host the Hau Tonga, Otago and Southland secondary schools Kapa Haka competitions at ILT Southland Stadium on Sunday, 25 August. The competitions began following a pōwhiri and included: King's and Queen's College (Otago), Southland Boys' and Southland Girls' High Schools, Te Kura o Arowhenua, Otago Boys' and Otago Girls' and James Hargest (Southland). Congratulations to King's and Queen's Colleges who were the winners on the day.

It was great to see our rangatahi performing kapa haka in front of a local and very vocal audience. A big mihi to all the competitors who performed exceptionally well and were amazing ambassadors for their schools. Big thanks to the organisers Mīharo, ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha.

Mihi Ki Te Ao

Greetings to the world On Saturday, 17 August Murihiku Marae hosted 36 international students from SIT. Mihi Ki Te Ao was the greeting to the international students, inviting them to participate in Te Ao Māori for the day and welcoming them to Aotearoa. Mihi Ki Te Ao was a joint activity with Venture Southland (now called Great South). The students spent the day learning taonga tākaro with our activity facilitator, Hita Neho and learning haka from Neitana Tane and his students from James Hargest High School. They also learned some valuable history about Murihiku Marae from taua Peggy Peek and the Tītī islands from taua Mhari Baty. Many of the students had only recently arrived here in Murihiku, some just five days before Mihi Ki Te Ao starting.

International students learning Haka with Neitana Tane.

Taua Peggy Peek and taua Mhari Baty – Murihiku Marae.

Inaugural Flight Celebration

On Sunday, 25 August, Invercargill Airport became the first regional airport in New Zealand to host a regular jet service with the arrival of the inaugural Air New Zealand flight between Auckland and Invercargill. Great South Chief Executive, Ann Lockhart, said the touchdown was a significant milestone for the region. Invercargill Airport Limited GM Nigel Finnerty said the benefits of the flight service had already started with a minimum of 13 full-time jobs and 16 part-time jobs being created at the airport. Awesome progress in the deep south!

Among the witnessing crowd of the first inaugural flight – Auckland to Invercargill direct were Stewart Bull, Victor Manawatu, Cyril Gilroy, Dean Whaanga, Toni Biddle.

Victor Manawatu and Mayor Tim Shadbolt – Invercargill Airport inaugural flight

Reading Together

The last in the first series of workshops for Reading Together, Te Pānui Ngātahi, was held on Monday, 26 August. As a pilot for Murihiku, we have established a solid base for success while providing a good learning opportunity for our facilitators. The second series of workshops is planned to start before the end of September. Big mihi to Hita and Sue for an awesome job.

Netball

We entered an eight-week social league tournament which has been a really fun and active way for our whānau to get out and play a sport together. Big thanks for the amazing support from some of our kaumātua and whānau who turn up every Thursday night to cheer us on.

Whānau supporters.

The Young and the Rest of Us on the Court – Southland Stadium.

This year saw “The Young and the Rest of Us” take to the netball court for the first time. The team is made up of Waihōpai Rūnaka staff members and whānau.

Hui-ā-Iwi

Not long until Hui-ā-Iwi now whānau – happening 22-24 November, this is a major event taking place right here in Waihōpai, our own little paradise. Be sure you are prepared and organised to attend this amazing biennial (two yearly) Ngāi Tahu event! Hei konei rā, Squirrel on the Hill.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Tēnā tātou e te whānau

As the nights begin to lengthen and the daffodils begin to show we welcome spring and the new life that it brings. Daylight saving is only a month away!

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu has been well utilised over the last month. The month ahead is also filling up quickly.

Over the past month Jacqui has been busy gathering material and putting together the annual report. She has also been flat out with the number of Whenua Hou book sales.

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.

Lauren McCall

Lauren McCall is pictured here with Susan Coleman. Lauren was recently awarded the Queen's Guide Award. Susan Coleman, the Chief Executive of Girl Guiding New Zealand, has written the following paragraph explaining what the Queen's Guide Award is about. “The Queen’s Guide Award is Girl Guiding NZ’s highest award for girls. In working toward this award, girls develop leadership, teamwork, communication and life skills and experience the enjoyment and satisfaction of reaching goals. The award is a culmination of several years’ work. Once completed, girls are presented with the Queen’s Guide Award badge and certificate and are invited to attend a special presentation ceremony at Government House.” Well done Lauren, what an awesome achievement.

Lauren McCall and Susan Coleman.

Rarotoka Trip

A big thank you to the hardy crew of volunteers who made the trip over to Rarotoka in less than perfect weather conditions! We had an awesome trip – planting, chopping, lopping, pulling, and walking in this beautiful place.

Thanks heaps to everybody involved – laughter and life filled the whare every night! If you wish to volunteer for future working trips to Rarotoka, please contact us here at the office for details.

Rarotoka group Aug 2019.

Southern right Whale and calf in Te Waewae Bay Jade Maguire Pictured is a southern right whale cow and calf spotted around Te Waewae Bay over the last few weeks. A search of the ID catalogue by researchers has shown that this female has not been seen hanging around the mainland before. Therefore she is a new record to the mainland catalogue – that isn’t to say she hasn’t been seen down in the subs before, just not New Zealand.

Also pictured is a close up image of the barnacles that live on whales. If you look closely at this picture you will see that the barnacles are a whole bunch of living critters called cyamids! They like eating the dead skin around the whale’s eyebrows and moustache etc – yes even whales have hair, not very much but they do.

Strategic Planning Hui

In August we had a brief general monthly meeting coupled with a strategic planning hui. This was facilitated by the executive team and was a successful and fruitful exercise. Thank you to everybody who attended and helped make this day a success.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Please note the annual general meeting of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Inc. will be held at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on Sunday, 13 October at 10:00am. The annual general meeting of Ōraka Aparima Holdings will follow this meeting and then the general monthly meeting. All are welcome. Pot luck lunch. 35

Whenua Hou: A New Land

Holiday Home in Te Anau

Price: $25 (incl. gst) plus $6.50 postage and packaging Email orders to: whenuahoubook@gmail.com Telephone: 03 234 8192

Membership

(The story of Codfish Island by Neville Peat) Whenua Hou/Codfish Island is both a significant wildlife refuge and a tūrangawaewae of great importance to thousands of Māori women and their European sealer partners. This book tells the story of first contact, colonisation, sealing, missionaries, farming, conservation, archaeology and the island's status as an ancestral homeland.

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent within the township of Te Anau? The house sleeps eight and 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 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. You are probably reading this pānui because you or a whānau member is registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Did you realise that many papatipu rūnanga run their membership lists in different ways? Some automatically add you to their list as soon as you register with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while others like us run separate lists.

Whitebait Stand

As some of you are aware, we own a whitebait stand on the Aparima River. This stand is available for whānau to use throughout the season. To date, the stand has not been set up due to a few minor setbacks and weather conditions. We hope it will be ready to go shortly. To be fair to everybody, bookings can only be made two weeks in advance. We also ballot out the prime tides as we can receive multiple requests for those periods. We ask also that if you make a booking and are unable to go that you please inform the office so the stand can be utilised by somebody else.

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.

If you wish to use the stand you will need to fill out a booking form. You will also be required to read and acknowledge our whitebaiting health and safety documentation and have an induction. These forms sum up our expectations and your responsibilities as a user. This paperwork only has to be done once during the season.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with the various projects and commitments we have.

Volunteers

There are many diverse roles that we need help with, including; representation on boards or appointment panels, helping with bird transfers, assisting at the marae, working in the nursery or the wetlands and many others. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

Those whānau who used the stand last season found the people from the surrounding stands were supportive and helpful. So, come on whānau, what could be better than a few hours on the awa catching a feed of whitebait?

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and as such we are exploring different mediums to get the word out there about what is going on. Generally, we are seeking to limit the volume of email traffic we generate!

Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu

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

One of the things we have done is to create an opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page.

Alternatively, if you would like to be involved in any of the restoration or pest eradication work at the property please contact us here at the office for details.

http://www.facebook.com/OrakaAparimaRunakaPānui In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

Awarua Rūnanga Artistic talents recognized Weaving kaiako

Our weaving kaiako, Helen Wilson (Ngāi Tahu), won Best Member Artist at the Riversdale Art Exhibition in July, for a kākahu she uses as an example at her weaving wānanga held at Te Rau Aroha Marae and Balfour. Helen was presented with the Mary Bogers Best Member Artist Trophy by the President of the Riversdale Arts Group, along with a letter of congratulations from Hamish Walker, the MP for Clutha-Southland. Helen Wilson receiving the Mary Bogers Best member Artist Trophy from Kerryn Miller.

Commissioned kākahu blessed and presented to a very proud recipient

Helen Wilson (Ngāi Tahu) was earlier in the year commissioned to create a kākahu for Jorja Glassey as a gift from her parents Bob and Wyma Glassey. Helen was given a few guidelines on what they wanted incorporated, however she was given the freedom to be creative. Whilst Wyma prepared the feathers, Helen did the weaving. The bottom hem is done in a diamond māwhitiwhiti pattern, with pieces of pāua centred in the middle of the diamonds. The tāniko at the top of the kākahu represents the moana around Bluff Harbour, Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) and a heart motif to display the aroha that Jorja’s parents have for her. Unbeknown to Jorja, she was presented with her beautiful kākahu during a weaving and tikanga wānanga held at Te Rau Aroha Marae on Friday, 23 August. This made the occasion one to remember. Following the presentation our kaiwhakahaere, Dean Whaanga, blessed the kākahu which was given the name, ‘Kā Roimata te Aroha’ by Jorja herself.

L to R; Helen Wilson (Kākahu Creator) and Jorja Glassey (proud owner of the kākahu).

SIT Environmental Management tauira popped in for a visit

On a very wet and stormy Friday last month, tauira studying Environmental Management at Southland Institute of Technology paid us a visit after planting 250 trees at Stirling Point, in association with the Bluff Hill Motupōhue Environment Trust (BHMET). They were obviously oblivious to the cold as they were still smiling when they arrived.

SIT Environmental Management Students.

Te One Kura and whānau vistit Te Rau Aroha Marae Te Rau Aroha Marae was privileged to manaaki the tauira and whānau from Wharekauri/Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) Te One Kura, the day after their inaugural performance at the 10th anniversary of the Murihiku Polyfest in Invercargill. We also received our own private performance from the rōpū which was ātaahua. Many of the tamariki had strong whānau links to Ngāi Tahu and especially to Awarua, so their visit was also about reconnecting with their Ngāi Tahu links as well as celebrating their Ngāti Mutunga and Moriori heritage. The kura fundraised $89,000 to cover the chartering of a plane to get to Invercargill, accommodation and incidentals so that they could perform.

Te One Kura tauira and kaiako.

Te One Kura, supporters and marae whānau in the wharenui.

Murihiku Polyfest

Congratulations to all our tamariki and rangatahi who performed at the Murihiku Polyfest from Monday 26 August, through to Friday 30 August. Whānau were taking the time to travel to Invercargill throughout the week to support our local kura, Bluff School, St Theresa’s Primary School and the Bluff Kindergarten. If you couldn’t make it, check out the Murihiku Polyfest Facebook page: Mīharo Murihiku where they have all the rōpū performances recorded.

Wharekauri Rēkohu whānau after the pōwhiri.

Communicating to members

Members are encouraged to check out our Rūnaka Facebook page under Te Rūnaka o Awarua for hui and job opportunities and our Marae Facebook page under Te Rau Aroha Marae, which highlights all the wonderful activities happening at our marae thanks to our friendly Marae Coordinator, Mali Morgan.

Awarua Rūnaka membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database at Awarua Rūnaka and have found many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering and/or residential and email addresses that require updating. If you are one of these people, we encourage you to contact us on (03) 212 6029 or email: office@awaruarunaka.iwi.nz to either request registration form/s or update your details. Please note: If your enquiries relate to registering with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, contact the Whakapapa Unit directly on 0800 524 8248. 38

New resource aimed at helping keep tamariki safe from tooth decay Canterbury’s first online oral health education toolkit is now available in early childhood education (ECE) settings in the region. Called Menemene Mai, it has been created by Canterbury DHB health promoters Jenni Marceau and Belinda Smith for early childhood kaiako to support them in promoting oral health. The aim is to help tamariki and their whānau care for their teeth better and keep themselves safe from tooth decay. Its key messages are that baby teeth matter and that the best way to support healthy teeth is to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

children over their whole lifetime. Since its launch, home activities translated into Te Reo Māori , Samoan, Tongan, Tagalog and Simplified Chinese have been uploaded.

There are two components to the toolkit, an online guide and a physical ‘Teeth Tools’ kit.

“We would like to thank ECE settings in Waitaha Canterbury for their guidance in developing Menemene Mai including tamariki, whānau and kaiako from Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whānau Tahi, Tino e Tasi Preschool, Aratupu Preschool and Nursery, and BestStart Montessori MonaVale who generously gave their support and permission for photos to be used in Menemene Mai.”

The ‘Teeth Tools’ kit can be borrowed for free from the Community Health Information Centre, contact chic@cdhb.health.nz or phone 03 378 6721. There is a real concern for the oral health and wellbeing of children, says Clinical Director Community Dental Service Martin Lee. “Since 2011 the rates of severe early childhood caries – an early-onset and aggressive pattern of tooth decay – have doubled.”

Head Teacher, Kidsfirst Kindergartens Edmonds Smith Street, Hilary Waller, says the toolkit looks like an exciting and helpful new venture.

One of the main signs of this is cavities in the front teeth. Referrals of children for dental treatment under sedation and general anaesthetic have increased by 50 per cent since 2011.

“The children will love the catchy songs, and the games look interesting. The resources look inviting to use with whānau as well.”

Health Promoter – Early Childhood Jenni Marceau says good oral health supports not only physical health, but also psychological and social wellbeing. Early establishment of twice daily toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste benefits

The online toolkit can be found at www. cdhb.health.nz/ menemenemai

Taurahere Groups Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana

Lastly, David told us about The Ruapehu Whānau Transformation model, which he described as a model that the rest of Aotearoa can learn from. Work was done with whānau in Ohakune, Raetihi and Waiouru to determine what would make a difference in their lives. Five main areas for improvement were identiﬁed: employment, education, health, housing, and social, and a ﬁve-year plan has been implemented as a result. The work that this group have done is quite remarkable.

On Sunday, 18 August at Aronui, the wharenui at Tauranga Boys College, we welcomed David White. David’s daughter Helen was killed by her husband at their Matamata home in September 2009 and he has written two books on family violence. He gifted our taurahere group three copies of his latest book, ‘Family Violence – Lifting New Zealand’s Dark Cloud’. His role as a White Ribbon ambassador has seen him work hard to effect change – visiting prisons and speaking to many groups around the country.

Visit their website for more information: www.ruapehuwhānautransformation.com

Hearing David speak of his experience and the effect it has had on his wider whānau and friends was deeply moving. His message was, ‘Let’s stop having victims’. He suggested two key factors in achieving this. The ﬁrst, for communities working across all boundaries to make all families safe and secure. Work should be done to improve health, homes, education, employment and a balanced social life. The second, to work with the perpetrators to give them the ability to be a safe and contributing member of their family and community, thus breaking the cycle of abuse.

Our rōpū thank David for having the courage to make a difference in other people’s lives. Nā Rachel Chaney

David encouraged us all to play our part by reminding us that if we are concerned about a friend or family member, to reach out and have a conversation, and support them to get some help.

Left to right - Rachel Chaney, David White, Julie Hemera.

The Office The year ending 31 March 2019 has been another outstanding year for Whai Rawa. Highlights for the year included the growth in total member funds from $72.3m to $85.5m, a return of 5.43% (before tax and investment management fees) and surpassing $10m in total withdrawals since the scheme’s inception. Our 2019 Annual Report is now available for you to read. If you wish to get a copy, visit our website: www.whairawa.com/ar or email us: whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we can post one to you.

The Whai Rawa fund is changing!

New admin, new fund, new options, new experiences. We’re excited to announce that the Whai Rawa fund will be undergoing some changes starting in October – we’re expanding your options and making your member experience better.

Scheme Transition Pānui – first edition is now available

What does this mean for me? If you are thinking about requesting a withdrawal between these dates, you might need to be prepared for a slightly longer processing time than normal. If this isn’t going to work for you, please get in touch as we will still be able to provide withdrawals over this period if special needs or circumstances exist.

Let us know if you would like a copy posted to you by emailing us at whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

All other contributions to Whai Rawa accounts and new members will be processed in a slightly delayed timeframe. For more see our website at www.whairawa.com/changes

We have introduced a special pānui to introduce the changes and to help inform and explain the details on what’s changing and how these changes might affect you. This is now available online at www.whairawa.com/ changes/

Limited Service Period – what you need to know

We welcome your pātai at any time! For any queries about the changes, feel free to contact us: 0800 WHAIRAWA (0800 942 472) or email whairawa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

From Thursday, 26 September 2019 until Wednesday, 16 October there will be limited service while we move all the information on our members and their accounts to our new administration provider.

A burning rufescent glow in the evening sky The rich red ochre that lines your earthen resting place A resplendent array of colours, illuminating the night The radiant prisms of Hine-nui-te-pō, lighting the pathway to the heavens You have been taken, to the house of Pōhutukawa To Poutereraki, the gathering place of chiefs dear Tahu Nau mai, haere e te Titirei Whatukarokaro atu rā ki kā mātua tīpuna I mahue mai me kā maharataka o te wairua takaarohi I mate rakatira koe i ruka i te tāpapa whawhai Mō te whenua, mō te reo, mō te mana motuhake, mō te iwi e! Tāpuketia au kia mārama ai taku titiro ki āku umu takata. He kura huna ko karo? Kāhore ia! Kāhore ia! We bid you farewell oh Sir Go to our ancient ones We are left with shimmering memories of your greatness Yours was a chiefly death fought upon the battlefield In pursuit of our land, our noble language, our identity and independence, for our people! Bury me that I may survey the conquests of my forebears Will our ancestral knowledge be lost? Never! Never!

Ka haea te ata, ka hāpara te ata Kai whea rā taku kōparapara e kō mai te ata? Ka uia te poupou o te whare Kāhore te kī mai te waha Ko te hū o Moho, e kore mātou e roko anō i tō momo Ka pōkaikaha noa te kāhui pī nei The morning light breaks Where is my bird to herald the dawn? I ask the posts of the house And am met with stillness The rarefied Moho has been silenced, we may never hear another in our lifetime The band of youth is left bereft Kai taku pātaka whakairo Te kaihaukai o te tini kia kata ai te puku o te hākerekere i kā puru rourou, i te tohu raumati Ka noho tuakoka tō iwi i tō weheka My ornately carved storehouse That provided noble feasts Indulging and satiating the multitudes with the choicest delicacies, from the sacred pōhā Now left impoverished by your departure Kokomea e ura ana ki ruka Kōkōwai e pae ana ki raro Ko te Tahu-nui-a-raki Kā kahukura o Hine-nui-te-pō Ko riro rā koe ki te whare o Pōhutukawa Ko Poutereraki e Tahu e 41

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Whether you are a beginner or advanced speaker of te reo Māori, Kura Reo Rakatahi is for you! The next Kura Reo Rakatahi will take place from 9-12 October for those aged 13-18, tauhou mai, matatau mai, tauti mai ki tēnei Kura Reo Rakatahi. For more information email: paulette.tamati-elliffe@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or head to kmk.maori.nz

Kia Kūrapa ki Te Tai Poutini

KMK Funding Rounds

Keen to get started with te reo Māori? Or maybe brush up on the basics? Then Kia Kūrapa is for you. Kia Kūrapa is a marae-based, weekend long wānaka aimed at beginners and intermediate language learners. Whether you’re struggling with pronunciation, stuck on ā and ō, or just need the practice, Kia Kūrapa will give you a safe and supportive learning environment to develop your reo Māori. The next Kia Kūrapa will be held at Arahura marae on Te Tai Poutini from the 1-3 November. Registrations will open six weeks prior to the event so keep an eye out whānau on our Kotahi Mano Kāika facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kaitahureo/

E kā manu taki, e kā manu tāiko e tuku nei i tō tātou reo kia rere ki tōhona Aorakitaka. Kia kūrapa mai! Kia kūrehu mai! E rere kau ana kā mihi ki a koutou te kāhui e whaiwhai ana i tō tātou nei tino taoka, arā ko te reo kāmehameha o pōua mā, o taua mā. There are different contestable funds available to assist you in achieving your individual, whānau, group or marae goals for te reo Māori. Applications are open to all registered Kāi Tahu individuals, whānau and whānau cluster groups (a group of four or more whānau) who are wanting to develop their Māori language. There are three funding rounds each year, closing at 5pm on the following dates.

KMK Wātaka Kaupapa Initiative

Āhea/Kai hea When & where

Ko wai? Taumata Reo Who/language level

Kura Reo Rakatahi

Arowhenua 9-12 Ono (October) 2019

Te pūtake (beginner) Te puku (intermediate)

Kia Kūrapa

Te Tai Poutini 1-3 Whitu (November) 2019

Te pūtake (beginner) Te puku (intermediate)

Kura Reo Kāi Tahu

Arowhenua 7-11 Iwa (January) 2020

Te puku (intermediate) Te tihi (Advanced)

Funding Rounds

18, Ono (October) 5pm 2019

See kmk.maori.nz for breakdown of funding opportunities and application details

Next due date: 18 October 2019 Kā Manukura o te Reo

Whānau Reo

Kāika Reo

Papakāika Reo

Intermediate-advanced

All levels

Papatipu Rūnaka only

The Papakāika Reo Kāika Reo is a fund to support Whānau Reo Fund provides financial Kāi Tahu whānau groups to fund supports Papatipu Rūnaka to develop te strengthen the use of te reo assistance for Kāi as an everyday language of reo pathways within their Tahu families to attend Papakāika community. immersion initiatives communication within the home. The fund will consider such as: Kāi Tahu The Papakāika Reo Papatipu Rūnaka funding initiatives focused on fund provides targeted learning and using te reo as whānau based te reo wānaka and events; and/ an everyday informal language financial assistance to be or KMK whānau based te within the home and community. used towards the te reo Applicants can apply for Applicants can apply for up to development of registered reo wānaka and events up to $5,000 per person, Kāi Tahu members. within the Kāi Tahu $3,500 per whānau cluster (four per year. or more whānau), per year. takiwā. Kā Manukura o te Reo provides intermediate to advanced Kāi Tahu learners and speakers of te reo with targeted financial assistance to further develop their Māori language proficiency.

Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 per whānau per year.

Coming soon…

If you own a business we are offering free advertising and networking opportunities. Connect, Engage, Giveback! Register your business now ngaitahu.iwi.nz/tph 42

Pānui Venue: Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Aoraki Room 15 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch Date: Tuesday, 15th October Time: Starting at 10:30am Kaupapa: Elect officers Nomination of Tumuaki/Chairperson Nomination of Teputi Tumuaki/ Deputy Chairperson Tumuaki Report – Share our achievements

He pānui tēnei kia tauti mai

Haere mai ki te hui–ā–tau o Manawhenua Ki Waitaha Charitable Trust. Trustees formally invite you and extend a warm invitation to whanaunga. Details:

Campbelltown 100/V11/Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 5A, Campbelltown 100/V11/ Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 5B and Campbelltown 100/V11/ Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 6

Location: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth St, Invercargill Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of minutes of previous AGM 4. Chairperson’s report 5. Financial report 6. Future plans for wind farm 7. Future plans of predator free fence 8. General business

Notice of Annual General Meeting Trustees of Campbelltown 100/V11/ Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 5A, Campbelltown 100/V11/ Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 5B and Campbelltown 100/V11/ Ōmāui MR 1 Lot 6 wish to invite owners and their whānau to the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Date: Time:

Saturday, 2 November 11:00am – 3:00pm. Registrations open at 10:00am. Morning tea and lunch provided.

9. Closing Contact: Jolene Terry, Secretary Email: omauiahuwhenuatrust@gmail.com

Rakiura Māori Lands Trust

Agenda 1. Minutes from previous AGM 2. Presentation of Trustees Report 3. Presentation of Financial Statements 4. General Business 5. Election of Trustees

Hui-ā-Tau – Annual General Meeting Date: Venue: Time:

Sunday, 29 September Halfmoon Bay Community Centre, Rakiura 11:00am – 3:00pm

Contact Kylie Moxham, Secretary Email: kam@rmlt.co.nz Website: http://www.rmlt.co.nz

Registrations open: 10:00am Morning tea and lunch provided

Ngāi Tahu Archives

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau In August these two images were published on the back page of Te Pānui Rūnaka. We would like to acknowledge, Margaret and Melvin Cain and Erika Kihau for getting in touch with us. The unknown lady in the photo has been identified as being Kohuwai Cain née Russell. The photos were taken on 20 June 1997 at the dedication of the plaque and monument to Tūhawaiki, at Tūhawaiki (Jack’s) Point, about 7km south of Timaru – just inland from where the chief drowned in 1844. We appreciate the continued feedback we receive from iwi members in response to our request for names and information about photos for Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau. 43

Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga Connect with the lands of your tīpuna

Nohoanga sites give all Ngāi Tahu whānui the opportunity to experience the whenua as our tīpuna did - to rekindle the traditional practices of gathering food, other natural resources and be close to the land. What is a Nohoanga site? Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lakeshores or riverbanks, which can be used for gathering food and other natural resources or camping by Ngāi Tahu whānui. Under the Act, we have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between the middle of August and the end of April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites are permitted by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for online using our new online booking system. alternatively bookings can be made by contacting the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of the page - at least TEN working days before you wish to use a nohoanga site.

Available for use from 16 August 2019 These sites are not established camping sites - access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own toilet and shower facilities, and drinking water. Cell coverage is also mostly limited. Use of the sites is free and it is exclusively for use of Ngāi Tahu. Some sites also allow hunting or dogs to accompany you and your family.

Available sites:

Waima (Ure River), Kaikōura Location On the south bank of the Waima (Ure River), 1hr north of Kaikōura. Physical Description Large, open and flat with plenty of sun. Vehicle access All vehicle access. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water.

Hāpuku River, Kaikōura Location Beach front at Hāpuku, north of Kaikōura township. Physical Description Large, open and flat with plenty of sun. Vehicle access All vehicle access. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water. Hazards This site is grazed by a small number of stock when not in use. Stock and electric fencing will be moved prior to use.

Waiau-ua River, North Canterbury Location On the south side of the Waiau-ua River, 5mins from SHW1, 11mins north of Cheviot. Physical Description Large, open and flat with plenty of sun. Vehicle access All vehicle access. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water. Site restrictions No domestic animals.

Waipara River, North Canterbury Location On the north bank of the Waipara River, approx 1hr north of Christchurch City. Physical Description Large, mostly flat and well sheltered, with plenty of camping nooks. Vehicle access All vehicle access. Facilities and services There are no facilities or access to water.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga 44 or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Unsure of your future career options? Ngāi Tahu can provide support and guidance to help you get a head start.

Tokona te raki kia tū, tokona te raki kia ora Raising the horizon of opportunity for Ngāi Tahu Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are looking for two outstanding rangatahi who can demonstrate commitment, passion and a desire to learn, to come and join our exciting internship programme commencing in January 2020. If this sounds like you, we can provide full-time, paid work for one year at the Ngāi Tahu offices in Christchurch, allowing you to get an inside look into the many opportunities across Te Rūnanga Group. At the end of the internship, you should have developed an understanding of potential future pathways and have a strengthened sense of your Ngāi Tahutanga. Our aim is to provide you with employment or support you into further tertiary study.

All you need to be eligible is:

What we can offer you in return:

• be a recent school leaver or someone wanting to explore new career options

• varied work plans within teams of interest to you

• have a passion to work for your iwi

• opportunities to attend various cultural activities and wānanga

• show energy, commitment and be prepared to work hard

• tailored professional and cultural development plans

• have a desire to learn and succeed

• computer programme training • mentoring and pastoral care

Want to know more? If you or someone in your whānau is interested in this opportunity, please contact 0800 KĀI TAHU, or visit ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities/ngai-tahu-internship

Applications close: Monday, 7 October 2019

The Whai Rawa fund is changing! We’re expanding your options and making your member experience better! NEW ADMIN

DAILY UNIT PRICING

NEW FUND

NEW OPTIONS

Go to whairawa.com/changes to learn more about the upcoming changes and to read the latest Scheme Transition Pānui.

0800 WHAI RAWA 0800 942 472 www.whairawa.com/join

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 P O 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. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Ph: 03 328 9415 E: rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Ph: 03 365 3281 E: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Ph: 03 371 2660 E: taumutu@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Wairewa Rūnanga Ph: 03 377 1513 E: wairewa@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Ōnuku Rūnanga Ph: 03 381 2082 E: onuku@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 Makaawhio Ph: 03 755 7885 E: makawhio1@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 E: arowhenua.admin@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ph: 03 465 7300 E: admin@puketeraki.nz

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ph: 03 234 8192 E: office@orakaaparima.org.nz

Hokonui Rūnanga Ph: 03 208 7954 E: hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Awarua Rūnanga Ph: 03 212 8652 E: office@awaruarūnaka.iwi.nz

Taurahere Rōpū

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ph: 03 689 4726 E: waihao.manager@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 E: moeraki.rūnanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ph: 03 478 0352 E: office@tro.org.nz

Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 216 9074 E: info@waihopai.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Taitokerau Janet Hetaraka Ph: 09 438 6203 E: janet@hihiaua.org.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Aroha Beckham Ph: 021 687 6332 E: aroha.beckham@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Karen Coutts Ph: 027 365 3993 E: karen.coutts@xtra.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Hinga Whiu Ph: 0211811009 E: hinga.whiu@tainui.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Briar Meads Ph: 027 929 9992 E: ngaitahutamakimakaurau@ gmail.com

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 Wairau Ana Topi Patuki Ph: 022 369 1024 E: ruapuke@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Ph: 06 378 8737 E: maungateitei_hikurangi_ aorangi@yahoo.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Anita Smith Ph: 07 345 8375 E: Anita17smith@gmail.com Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Anna Were Ph: 07 575 5104 E: dogstwo@xtra.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui Julie Ryland E: keywijules@hotmail.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Virginia Hina Ph: 021 135 3493 E: gin_1_98@live.com

Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Vernice Waata-Amai Ph: 027 263 6921 E: vernice.w.amai@xtra.co.nz Kāi Tahu ki Te Urupu (Perth) E: ngaitahuinperth@gmail.com Facebook: Ngāi Tahu ki Perth

Ngāi Tahu ki Whakatāne Phil Kemp E: ptkemp@xtra.co.nz Ph: 027 478 2919

Ngāi Tahu ki Melbourne Danella Webb E: danella.webb@austin.org.au

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 ki Sydney Stefan Duley E: stef.duley@gmail.com

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This image is from the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu photograph collection in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. It was taken at the opening of Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura in January 1992.The following have been identified – Front row: John Scott Back row – right to left: Flo Reiri, Irihapeti Rehu-Murchie. We are looking for the name of the lady first on the left in black and would love to hear from you if you think you know who she is. Please contact Robyn Walsh or Tania Nutira, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).