KA MÍHARO NGAHURU Autumn 2010
EDITORIAL TEAM Jarel Phillips Jon Stokes Sandi Hinerangi Barr Paraone Gloyne Steve Bradford
Marketing Manager Managing Editor Editor Te Reo Adviser Proof Reader
CONTRIBUTORS Tui Barton Bruce Mercer Wananga Beach Ray Miller Heemi Boyd Te Awamutu College Jillian Churchill Turi Ngatai Leah Fitzpatrick Tuihana Ohia Monique Ford Marie Panapa Vonny Fowler Mihaka Panapa Parone Gloyne John Peters Danny Hona Rachel Porou Dana Kinita Warner Rahurahu Hira Nathan Shaarne Rarere Yvonne O’Brien Sam Roa Damian McGregor Te Kuiti Stewart Kim Marsh Alice Te Puni DESIGN Kaaterina Kerekere, kedesign PRINTING GEON Print and Communications Solutions PUBLISHER Te Wänanga o Aotearoa PO Box 151 Te Awamutu 3800 CONTRIBUTIONS If you are interested in contributing to KA MÏHARO, or have any feedback, contact us via email at: kamiharo@twoa.ac.nz PAPER STOCK This publication uses soy-based inks on Novatech elemental chlorine free (ECF) paper that has been bleached without harmful chlorine gas. The paper pulp has been sourced from well-managed forests that promote sustainable afforestation. COPYRIGHT © The entire contents of KA MÏHARO are copyright and may not be reproduced in any form, either in part or in whole, without the written permission of the publisher. ISSN 1176-4333
HE KAUPAPA KÖRERO FEATURES Marae love story
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The 25th anniversary of the opening of O-Täwhao Marae marks the genesis of Te Wänanga o Aotearoa. In this issue, we celebrate the visionaries who built the marae, the legacy of O-Täwhao and its role in the community today.
Pursuing excellence
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Before his death, master carver Paki Harrison had the satisfaction of knowing that expert carvers could gain a degree in whakairo from Te Wänanga o Aotearoa. KA MÏHARO catches up with some of this year’s graduates who are destined to become professional artists.
Crossing the cultural divide
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Teaching adults te reo Mäori is challenging, but ensuring every tauira in your class stays from the start to the finish of the course is a significant achievement. Kaiako Leah Fitzpatrick shares her insights.
The chosen ones
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Fifteen Mäori DoC cadets are learning to look after Te Ao Türoa, from tikanga to driving all-terrain vehicles. They’re benefiting from a pilot programme established by Te Wänanga o Aotearoa, the Department of Conservation and the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.
Lifelong learners
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An 83-year-old kaumatua and computer graduate is proof that the world of IT isn’t just the preserve of rangatahi. Irwin Rutene is sharing his vast knowledge of te reo Mäori, tikanga and history with the help of his newfound skills.
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REGULARS HE KUPU RUARUA A quiet revolution Ö TÁTOU WÁNANGA Apakura & Te Puna Mátauranga MAI I NGÁ ROHE News from the regions KIA HOUHERE Staff news HE MARAMATAKA Events TE PAPA KUPU Máori language glossary Cover photo: Master carver Sam Roa outside O-Täwhao Marae. Photo by Bruce Mercer.
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