POUA TE PĀTŪTŪ (KĀINGA)

As reported previously, Te Korowai is supporting hapū development with a focus on strategic planning, kāinga and land development opportunities. Here are some of the key updates:

• All six hapū have completed their development strategies, these are being collated and will inform the Ngāruahine kāinga and land development programmes

• Our consultant Jeremy Wichman, nō Ngāti Manuhiakai me Ōkahu Inuawai, has completed desktop kāinga feasibilities and financial analysis on 18 properties that are currently owned or about to be received back as a part of Te Korowai’s Land reacquisition programme. These include a mix of DSP, RFR and marae properties

› The purpose of the desktop feasibilities and financial analysis is to confirm if the properties are suitable for kāinga development, relative development cost and viability so Trustees can make informed decisions about kāinga development on their whenua

› Trustees can then make the call if they want to use the land for kāinga development

› Properties that are not considered for Kāinga development can be included for MPI alternative land use feasibility

› The plan is to support hapū and marae through the kāinga development process if they decide to proceed

› Te Korowai will now engage with participating hapū and marae to discuss their results, and complete a more detailed analysis

Te Kawa

WHANAKEORA (MAHI)

As reported previously we are working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to support Ngāruahine landowners to investigate alternative land development opportunities. The Ngāruahine land stock take (results below) revealed we (uri, marae & hapū) own, administer or have significant land interests in our takiwā:

Ungoverned Land 449 ha

PKW 2,494 ha

Ahu Whenua Trust 1,332 ha

Total 4,276 ha

Land banked land 1,025 ha

I have completed an initial analysis which confirms we should be looking at better ways to utilise our whenua in order to better protect our Taiao, create jobs and business opportunities for our uri. In 2022 MPI held a Land Development Roadshow in New Plymouth to promote their Māori Agriculture development programmes, most of the attendees were Ngāruahine and there is already interest from our hapū and marae who have land to develop. We intend to organise a Ngāruahine Land Development workshop which will showcase existing projects, expose uri to expert advice, alternative land use options and funding support. We are looking at a August/September date and a venue in our takiwā so watch this space.

- TeUraura Nganeko

Te P Kaitahi Reo Update

Ko te Pōkaitahi Reo ki te rangi, ko Ngāruahine ki te whenua.

The National Certificate in te reo Māori level 1 and 2, te Pōkaitahi Reo Kaupae tuatahi me te tuarua, is currently being taught to Ngāruahine uri and community members. The level 1 course began on Waitangi day in February and runs for 20 weeks. It involves two weekly night classes and attendance at two nohomarae. Ākonga complete four aromatawai/assessments and, upon completion, are encouraged to enrol in Kaupae Tuarua; level 2. Ākonga, therefore, have the opportunity to complete two certificates in one year, awarded through a partnership with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne. The primary aim of Te Pōkaitahi Reo is to allow Ngārauhine uri to learn te reo Māori at home; by Ngāruahine and for Ngāruahine.

Kaupae Tuarua begins on 24 July and ends on 10 Dec. If you or your whānau are interested in joining us in Te Pōkaitahi Reo then please Katrina Taylor with your name, phone number, at pokaitahireo@gmail.com. Spaces will be limited and are filling up fast. Kia kamakama e te iwi. Ekengia te waka reo Māori nei kia rewa ai i te reo o Ngāruahine.

Katrina Taylor

Ngā mihi matakuikui kia koutou

Below are the dates for our remaining wānanga. All wānanga are free and offer a range of kaupapa from taiao, toi, oranga, Ngāruahinetanga and much more.

16 – 18 June | Māwhitiwhiti Kānihi Marae

8 – 10 September | Oeo Marae

8 – 10 December | Te Aroha Marae

If you are wanting to purchase Te Ūkaipō merch, these three kaupapa are perfect for you.

We are also seeking eight rangatahi who are eager to participate in a media campaign. if this sounds like you or you know of anyone who would be keen, tono mai.

Discussions have begun for the initiation of a rangatahi conference that is going to be held next year in March. This conference aims to bring innovators and outside opportunities to rangatahi o Ngāruahine and the kahui maunga to Taranaki. This event will be held at the TSB HUB.

We are finalising a proposal to go to hapū to begin discussions around creating a paepae initiative that will ensure the future of our paepae across Ngāruahine is secure. This initiative will focus on providing kōrero tuku iho about each hapū, the history of Ngāruahine, our hononga between the different iwi in Aotearoa, while ensuring that our rangatahi have the capabilities to speak on a national scale while having the matauranga to back it up.

- Rangihuna Waller