Te Kotuku - Koanga 2015

PĀNUI KOANGA 2015

E moteatea ana e te Iwi

Inside this issue • He Mihi • Marae Profile - Kakahi Marae • Whakawātea o to tatou tari ki Tūrangi • Hui ā tau 2014 • Mighty River Power Partnership • Tūwharetoa Marae Sports

ARTHUR LANCASTER TE TAKINGA GRACE

TE RANGIKAMUTUA (DENNY) DOWNS

Former Member Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board

Former Member, Chairman Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board

Taia ki te pō te heuea

Te tirohanga atu kō Te Takinga Grace tēra,

Taia ki te pō te atarau

ko Rangikamutua Downs tētehi atu.

• IronKidz 2015

Taia ki te pō nui, ki te pō roa

Ahakoa kua ngaro a tinana raua, kei te

• Ka Hao Te Rangatahi

Taia ki te pō tiwha ki te pō kita

mau tonu ngā mahara mo ngā wā i noho

• Anti-P March Tūrangi

Kita ki te pō tuaikerekere

raua ki runga i te Poari Māori o Ngāti

Ko ngā pō i tamaua ki te pō tiwha

Tūwharetoa.

Ki te pō tangotango nā Whakaruaimoko,

Challenge 2015 • Waitangi Day Celebrations 2015 • Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner • Ironman New Zealand 2015

• Te Matapuna Weed Management Project • Lake Taupō Koura Project

na Uru-te-ngangana e….i!

Ngā ringa raupa i hapaitia ngā mahi kia

Whano! Whano!

whiwhi hua te iwi. Nō reira, ka nui te mihi

Me tukuna te toki ki tōna rua moe

ki a korua. Tika ana te tau o te okioki ki

Haumi e! Hui e!

runga i a kōrua, waiho ma wētehi atu hei

• Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa

Taiki e!

mau i te mata uraura.

• Tamariki Hi Ika

Tawhetawheta ana te ika i tana takotoranga

Kāti ra, moe mai korua, moe mai i te

Ngunguru ana a Tongariro kia rangona

aroha, e tau ana.

Ka ui mai, ko wai kua ngaro, ko wai kua ngaro?

• Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship Programme

• Staff Profiles • Triennial Elections

He Mihi Mahi Rangatira ki te Iwi – What does that look like for the Tūwharetoa

Today’s current challenge is the settlement of the comprehensive

Māori Trust Board in 2015, and beyond?

claims and with that comes opportunities also.

To assist in answering that questions, we have placed five pou in the

We have been engaging with our claim’s entity the Ngāti Tūwharetoa

ground to guide our mahi and measure future progress:

Hapū Forum for some time and there is a clear obligation on your trustees to understand fully the implications of how we might work

1. Ko Tūwharetoa te Iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa live as Tūwharetoa

more closely together in the future. You will hear korero about the

2. Whai Hua, Whai Rawa Ngāti Tūwharetoa are prosperous and innovative

receiving various views from our Marae and our beneficiaries. My

3. Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Ngāti Tūwharetoa are stewards and users of our natural resources

future role of the Trust Board in this regard and we have also been commitment to you, is that such matters are between the Board and its beneficiaries, no one else. I can assure you that my trustees will not be pressured or rushed into making any hasty decisions, you have my word on that. For now, our focus is on our mahi and for a better

4. Te Mauri o te Oranga Ngāti Tūwharetoa are safe and well

tomorrow with great opportunities for our tamariki and mokopuna.

5. Tūwharetoa ki te Kainga, Tūwharetoa ki te Ao Ngāti Tūwharetoa are active local and global citizens

Kia tau ngā manaakitanga i runga i a tātou katoa,

At our most recent hui-ā-tau, I was asked the question, “We know how

John Bishara

much we have spent, but what have we achieved?” In response I said we would put in place reporting processes so we would all know the answer.

To this end, the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has adopted Results Based Accountability (RBA) as a tool to guide and measure the effectiveness of our work effort, the key kaupapa being – is what we are doing making a difference to our people? If not, why not? If yes, is this happening fast enough?

I am pleased to also announce that following a recruitment process, in June 2015, the Board appointed Topia Rameka as Chief Executive.

Previous to the appointment, Topia had been in the role of Acting Chief Executive. Topia has significant experience within Ngāti Tūwharetoa and also with large commercial companies within Aotearoa. The Board is pleased to have made this appointment so he can continue to take our iwi forward and continue to create new opportunities for Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The pressure is on our CEO to deliver on the objectives in our plan.

For nearly ninety years, the Trust Board has been at the forefront of the tribes’ development and growth. From education through the education grants which began in the 1930s to the native milling in the 40s and 50s, to the land development and afforestation schemes of the 60s and the return of Taupō Moana in the 90s.

Taku Whare e Ko Taumaihiorongo te wharepuni Ko Rangiatea te wharekai Ko Kakahi te marae Ko Ngāti Manunui te hapū

Marae Profile - Kakahi Marae Taumaihiorongo, a wharepuni for the Ngāti Manunui people has

He Hokinga Mahara

stood in Kakahi for over a century, officially opened on 24 June 1913.

Uncle Arana Taumata was born and raised in Kakahi and baptised into

The name Taumaihiorongo is derived from the whare wānanga of

the Catholic faith. At 74 years of age Uncle Arana explained that there

our tupuna Ngatoroirangi when he founded himself at Matarehua;

has always been a strong educational influence in Kakahi village, an

Matarehua being an Island in the Bay of Plenty.

example of this is in the naming of the streets. Two in particular are “Ako Street”, and “Noho Street” – ako meaning to learn or to teach, and

Kakahi is a village located about 10 kilometres south-east of

noho – to sit for the purpose of listening. He also shared his memories

the Taumarunui township, along State Highway 4, and near the

of school during the 1940’s and 1950’s. “Kaore te reo Māori i te kura”

Whanganui River. This is the second Kakahi Marae, with the original

he said but unlike the stories heard from his contemporaries at other

marae situated on the opposite side of the Whanganui river at

schools during that era he didn’t recall the kids at Kakahi school ever

Ngangarahuarau. When the Kakahi School was built in Kakahi village

getting the strap if they were to speak Māori. Adults didn’t speak te

during 1909 the old people at Ngangarahuarau decided that they

reo Māori to the kids but they understood what was being said. When

needed to relocate across the river. They recognised the importance

he was 15 he went to live with whānau in Auckland, while there he

of education in that it was the key to mahi in the future. Their kuia Te

worked and to further educate himself he enrolled in night classes.

Hina Mihipeka Te Rio was of Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi descent and

From 1988 onwards he returned home each month for mass and in

through her they founded themselves in Kakahi.

1995 returned to Kakahi permanently. He is a Kaumātua of Kakahi marae together with Uncle Duncan Iwikau and Uncle Parkus Manunui.

Alongside Taumaihiorongo stands Rangiatea, or Rangiatea-te-tuarua, the new wharekai opened on 22 June 2014 – 101 years (almost to

Like Uncle Arana, Uncle Duncan was also born and raised in Kakahi.

the day) from the opening of Taumaihiorongo. The original Rangiatea

He explained that Kakahi was bountiful in kai, with plum trees, walnut

wharekai was opened on 28 December 1974 where just prior to the

trees, apple trees, and many vegetable gardens. Up until the 1950s,

opening kuia were meeting to decide on a name, in their struggle

Uncle Duncan recalled that there were about 8 houses around the

they turned to koroua Te Pere McLeod, who pointed to the hill behind

marae complex, by 1957 only 5 homes remained, and today the

the wharepuni and suggested naming it after that hill, Rangiatea.

homes are not within eyes view of the maraeatea.

Although the hill was home of the Ngāti Hotu people, Ngāti Manunui agreed.

Whakawātea o to tatou tari ki Tūrangi I te 27 o Hui-tanguru (Pepuere) i hui tahi

Board office of today is the original office

Joseph Hoko, Sir John Grace, John Wall,

a Ngāti Turangitukua me Te Poari Māori o

area of the Lake Taupō Forest Trust

Huriwaha Maniapoto, Te Aonui Kapua, John

Tūwharetoa ki te whakawātea i te kainga hou

Hura, and David Asher. The Secretary was

o te paori. Te kaha whiti o te ra, te koa hoki o

Tūrangi was a new and vibrant town

John Asher, and Stephen Asher was the

ngā ngakau i te ataahua o to mātou kainga –

with an established infrastructure and

Assistant Secretary.

he kainga mahana.

reliable utilities. Tūrangi was a bustling and lively community and many of our

Since October 2014 our Tūrangi Office was

people, including pākeke, had established

closed for renovations with staff working

themselves in the town. An office in town

from the Tokaanu site. Following three

would enable greater accessibility by our

months of living out of cardboard boxes, the

people and it would facilitate increased

builders finished in time to start the New Year

participation in township activity.

from our Tūrangi Town Centre base.

Board members during this era were – Sir Prior to their establishment in the Tūrangi

Hepi te Heuheu (Chairman), Rangikamutua

town centre the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust

Downs (Deputy Chairman), Ross Konui,

Board was located in Tokaanu. It wasn’t until the early – 1980’s that a decision was made by the Board members and their Secretary of the day to relocate.

During this period the Lake Taupō Forest Trust was emerging and together with the Trust Board required facilities that Tokaanu could no longer provide. In the Tūrangi town centre there was additional office space available for the two entities to be located side by side. Directly adjacent to the Trust

Hui ā tau 2014

beneficiaries of the TMTB. Current income

of participation that is consistent with the

includes that of licences to occupy and the

numbers who have participated in the AGMs

income from the recent Mighty River Power

since the inaugural meeting held at Waihi

Agreement. At present the current powers

Marae during 2007.

The 2013/2014 Annual General Meeting

of the Trust restrict the business activities

of beneficiaries was held at the Great Lake

of that Trust to activities that are directly

The Māori Trust Boards Amendment Act

Centre in Taupō on Saturday 20 December

related to Taupō Waters. To enable TWT to

2011 amends the Māori Trust Boards Act

2014.

engage in a wider variety of commercial

1955 to provide for direct accountability

activities, whilst ensuring all monies available

between Trust Boards and their beneficiaries.

The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board was

for distribution are distributed for charitable

On the 16 September 2011 the Trust Board

pleased to provide beneficiaries with the

purposes, the beneficiaries of TWT resolved

Amendment Act 2011 came in to effect,

details relating to the long-term agreement

to amend the Trust Order. Support for the

from which time Māori Trust Boards have

that had been signed between the Trust

amendment was unanimous.

been required to hold an Annual General

Board and Mighty River Power in respect

Meeting to report to their beneficiaries on

to the storage of water in Lake Taupō. An

To better assist beneficiaries to attend both

activities and plans for the future, including

additional, and major, item on the agenda

events the date and venue for the 2013/2014

the presentation of audited annual accounts

was the variation to the Trust Deed for Taupō

AGM was shared with Tūwharetoa Settlement

and budgets.

Waters Trust (TWT). TWT was established in

Trust. This approach also facilitated

2009 following a meeting of the beneficiaries.

some cost efficiencies to be achieved for

If you wish to receive a copy of the Annual

The sole trustee of TWT is the TMTB and

both organisations. Approximately 200

Report or audited annual accounts please

therefore the beneficiaries of TWT are the

beneficiaries attended the TMTB AGM, a level

contact the Tūrangi or Taupō office.

Mighty River Power Partnership Partnership agreement reached with Mighty River Power over Lake Taupō Following two years of discussions, a long-

Taupō and we look forward to working

term agreement was signed in October 2014

further with Mighty River Power. As far

between the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board

as recreational and other lake users are

and Mighty River Power in respect to the

concerned nothing changes.” He said.

storage of water in Lake Taupō.

Mr Whineray said Mighty River Power Lake Taupō is the primary source of Mighty

acknowledged Tūwharetoa as owners of

River Power’s Waikato hydro storage and

the lake-bed and their role as responsible

allows Mighty River Power to optimise

stewards and business leaders in the

performance of the hydro scheme, which

community.

accounts for around 10% of New Zealand’s total electricity supply. The hydro storage

“We appreciate that Lake Taupō is very

also benefits downstream users of water,

important to Tūwharetoa and we are pleased

including Hamilton and Auckland

to have been able to reach this partnership

drinking water.

agreement, which strengthens our relationship,” he said.

Mighty River Power Chief Executive, Fraser Whineray, said the agreement reflects the

Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Chief

strong working relationship the Company

Executive, Topia Rameka said the agreement

enjoys with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust

is a first of its kind and will provide a

Board. “The Waikato is New Zealand’s most

reasonable economic platform for the

important water catchment, providing

Trust Board to springboard into further

tremendous economic and societal benefits

commercial opportunities for its people.

which we can grow for this country.

Through this agreement we have both

“We have a strong working relationship with

committed to working together into the

Mighty River Power and we look forward to

future, and we look forward to those

exploring further potential operations. We’ve

opportunities.”

built successful ventures before and this is an exciting opportunity,” he said.

Chairman of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, John Bishara, said the agreement

The agreement is for a period of 52 years and

would be beneficial to all involved.

provides an enduring set of arrangements in relation to the operation of the Lake.

“This positive outcome reflects the mana Tūwharetoa holds as owners of the Lake

Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2015 A regular feature of the New Year is the

The beginning of inter-Hapū Sports

Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge. On

Uncle Jim Biddle was a driving force behind

the 2/3 January 2015 Tūrangitukua Park was

the inception of the Tūwharetoa Marae

again crowded with Ngāti Tūwharetoa uri

Sports Challenge and we were fortunate to

gathered to contest the top trophy for their

discuss the kaupapa with him. He recalled

Marae. For those with little experience in the

that during the latter part of the decade a

sporting arena whānaungatanga, kai, and a

group convened with the vision of uniting

chance to showcase their singing talents in

mokopuna and kaumātua through marae

Marae Idol were all on offer.

sports. The group modelled their concept on the Ratana Celebrations, Koroneihana and

The Sports Challenge is the now the

Hui Aranga. Inter-Marae sports as it was then

largest Tūwharetoa event held - with 16

known began when Korohe and Rongomai

events catering for the 6,200 participants

joined forces and challenged Waitahanui to

representing 23 Tūwharetoa Marae. It was

a game of rugby and netball. The challenge

estimated that over 6,500 people attended

was accepted and the first game of rugby

during the two days, including over 100

was held at the Tutemohuta Reserve with

whānau volunteers helping the event to run

netball being played at Te Kura o Waitahanui.

smoothly.

The third year saw the participation of Ngāti Hikairo followed by Ngāti Tūrangitukua and

The results for the 2015 saw a big round

thereafter Marae from around the rohe were

of applause to Korohe Marae who were

taking up the challenge.

triumphant on the day with 3531 points.

At the 2015 event a mass performance of our Iwi anthem “Kua Tae Mai” was performed to launch Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra. Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is the Tūwharetoa Action strategy developed from the E Tū Whānau kaupapa. As a strategy it inspires creative action and ideas to progress the transformation of violence.

THE TOP FIVE RESULTS:

1

st

3531

Korohe Marae

2

nd

2135

Ngāti Te Maunga

3

rd

2011

Tutetawha

4

th

1963

Pakira Marae

5

th

1867

Papakai Marae

Waitangi Day Celebrations 2015 With the 2015 Waitangi Day falling on a Friday, our Taupō moana community saw an opportunity for two days of celebrating our national day and the crowds came to both Taupō and Pukawa.

The Taupō celebrations at the amphitheatre beside Te Awa o Waikato had kai in the puku, activities for the kids and the pākeke reminiscent of their youth, watching the wood chopping as the stage prepared to present an amazing line up of both local and national talent with the afternoon completed to the vibe of House of Shem.

With little time to rest everyone’s attentions turned to Pukawa and preparing for a huge (and hot) day beside Taupō moana. The Pukawa organising committee were on fire with tents and tables in place ready for the different food, arts and crafts stall holders to arrive.

The community stakeholders were there in force with Coastguard’s Mauriora Rescue and Waka ama paddlers racing one another along the shore under the watchful eye of lifeguards. They were very much needed when members of Taupōnui-ā-Tia Kapa Haka took a dip following their opening performance. Miharo katoa te marea, everyone was enthralled watching amazing acts including Children of the Mist and Tomorrow People. E mihi ana ki ngā kaiwhakahaere o ngā rā e rua.

Mauriora!

Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner Inaugural Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner

The Trust Board thanks supporters;

On December 13th 2014, the Trust Board hosted our inaugural

• Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Mighty River Power Development Group,

Tūwharetoa Kaumātua Dinner at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō.

• Tūwharetoa – Genesis Energy Committee,

26 Marae were invited to recognise those who man the Paepae and

and

guide the whānau, our pou for our marae.

• Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust.

With the tables set, kai cooked and the stage ready, beautifully dressed whānau from throughout the rohe began arriving to corsages, refreshments and photographs. The evening consisted of kai, kōrero and kanikani with performances from Marilyn Kingi and Friends, and the Modern Māori Quartet.

All photos from Kaumātua Dinner are available at the Tūrangi or Taupō offices.

Ironman New Zealand 2015 Ironman New Zealand returned to Ngāti

Team Tūwharetoa comprised of both tāne

Tūwharetoa in March of this year with

and wāhine from throughout the rohe

over a thousand competitors registering

who connected to Ngāti Tūwharetoa, with

to participate. Ten competitors were

one notable exception being 2014 New

representing Ngāti Tūwharetoa through an

Zealander of the Year, Dr. Lance O’Sullivan of

invitation from the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust

Ngāpuhi.

Board made last year. The ten entries are a part of the sponsorship agreement between

Hui were held with the team to share

Ironman New Zealand and the Trust Board for

whakawhanaunga, in preparations and

the swim leg in Taupō moana (voted #1 swim

motivations to complete the amazing feat of

leg in the world by competitors).

becoming an Ironman.

Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board CEO, Topia Rameka pictured with Team Tūwharetoa on the Waipāhīhī foreshore the day before Ironman New Zealand 2015.

TŪWHARETOA MĀORI TRUST BOARD 2016 IRONMAN BALLOT The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is a

The criteria are, that;

Successful recipients will receive;

‘supporting partner’ of Ironman New Zealand

1. You are aged 18+

• One complimentary entry into the

held in March of each year in Taupō. Our

2. You are registered with the Tūwharetoa

support relates to Taupō moana as the venue of the swim leg and also to our commitment to whānau health and well-being.

Each year the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board distributes ten (10) complimentary entries

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman

Māori Trust Board

• An invitation to Team Tūwharetoa

3. You successfully complete either the Iron Maori ½ or Ironman 70.3 as an individual 4. You are a first time participant in Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand.

training opportunities • Whanaungatanga events prior to the event.

Whānau interested in this opportunity

and for 2016 those will be offered through a

should source the application form from –

ballot system with 4 entry criteria.

www.tuwharetoa.co.nz

IronKidz 2015 For a number of years Waipahihi School has brought together children from throughout Taupō to get involved in Iron kidz.

A triathlon event that has children of all ages running, biking and swimming for their school. The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has supported the event in recent times and has worked with organisers to promote the event throughout the community.

Event organisers celebrated a record turnout with many first timers taking part.

Competitors make their way down the finisher’s chute at Ironkidz 2015 which included 61 participants who recorded their iwi as Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

Ka Hao Te Rangatahi Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board was in the fortunate position of hosting Dr Lance O’Sullivan (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, and Ngāti

DR LANCE O’SULLIVAN DR LINCOLN NICHOLLS

Maru) and Dr Lincoln Nicholls (Ngāti

Lincoln Nicholls is currently working as

Raukawa) on Thursday 05 March 2015 at the

an Orthopaedic registrar at Palmerston

Taupō Yacht Club.

North Hospital. He was the last doctor

Lance O’Sullivan is a Māori doctor specialising in general practice and based in Kaitaia. Lance is a passionate advocate for Māori health and treating patients regardless of whether or

to be deployed to Afghanistan with The two inspirational young Māori doctors

the NZ Army Provincial Reconstruction

addressed approximately 30 rangatahi from

Team in 2012/2013. From 2010-2014

our secondary schools, and 20 adults. Their

Lincoln was a Board member for the

message was that they could be anything

NZ Māori Doctors Association and

they wanted to be if they worked hard – and

during 2013 he gained Fellowship

they encouraged the rangatahi to “lift their

with the Royal NZ College of GPs.

gaze”. They also emphasised that there were

not they can afford treatment. In recognition of his achievements, Lance was named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014, received a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award and Public Health Association Public Health Champion Award in 2013 and named TVNZ Māori of the Year 2012.

many different pathways to the career of ones choice.

E ai ki te tumuaki o Te Kura o Hirangi ko te mea pai rawa atu... i te mohio raua tahi ki te korero Māori.

Nā Sam Brown (nō Te Kura o Hirangi) raua ko Rhieve Grey (nō Te Kareti o Tauhara) i tuku mihi ki ngā manuhiri, me te rawe o ta raua mahi.

Anti-P March Tūrangi Tūrangi is rising up against methamphetamine and synthetic drugs

The use of methamphetamine is a nationwide problem, but because

and the message is “it has got to stop”.

of the strong family networks in Tūrangi the town had a particular opportunity to act.

To increase an awareness of the damage caused by these drugs a march took place in Tūrangi on Friday 06 March 2015. The event was

The organisers hoped that this initiative would plant the seed for

targeted at school students, mokopuna, parents, Kaumātua, support

other communities to respond similarly. They also believe that

agencies, and the general community. And despite the cold wet

there’s greater power when initiatives such as these are driven by the

weather the event was well attended.

community rather than service agencies.

The initiative was led by Moepuke Church, her mother, and the wider

A number of organisation and businesses supported the event,

Church whānau following her daughter’s self-referral in to rehab as a

including local businesses, Taupō District Council and the New

result of “P” use. It was a promise she made to help combat the town’s

Zealand Police. Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra (E Tu Whānau) was also

growing drug problem.

pleased to have been involved.

The march has given many of those affected by these drugs the

Long-term planning is currently underway, and the aim is for Tūrangi

confidence to ask for help, they have reached out to the members

to be a drug wise community.

of the community and support agencies who identified themselves during the event.

Te Matapuna Weed Management Project For just under a year a number of marae in the south have been working together to wānanga with Trust Board staff on the various weed types that have plagued Taupō moana for a while now. The group engaged experts from NIWA including leading freshwater pests scientist Dr John Clayton.

Following a series of hui at various marae, the Trust Board looked to understand what the weed problem was, what weed species were in Taupō moana and what options are available for the management and or eradication of the ngangara. NIWA have completed scanning of the moana, worked with whānau reps on weed identification and management options, all that remains will be recommendations from NIWA to the Trust Board as to what is the best options in the affected areas in Taupō moana for discussion with individual marae committees and their whānau.

Lake Taupō Koura Project The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, in

is the traditional method used by Ngāti

partnership with the Wai Māori Trust and Te

Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa to catch kōura

Ohu Kaimoana, has initiated a study into the

in lakes. It is composed of 10 whakaweku

kōura population in Lake Taupō. Ian Kusabs

(bundles of bracken fern fronds; 10-12 fronds

(Ngāti Rauhoto), a freshwater fisheries

per whakaweku) which are laid on the lake

scientist, and Rakei Taiaroa (TMTB) are

bed which kōura take refuge in (Fig. 1). Tau

managing the project.

kōura were deployed in October 2015 and have been monitored on a 6 weekly basis.

The aim of the study is to determine the population characteristics (e.g. relative

Preliminary results suggest that kōura are

abundance, size, sex ratio) of kōura in Lake

abundant in Lake Taupō at levels comparable

Taupō, and compare them with kōura

or greater than those obtained in the Rotorua

populations in lakes Rotoiti, Rotomā and

lakes. The highest numbers of kōura were

Tarawera, where catfish are absent.

found at depths in excess of 15 metres where catfish (a shallow water dweller) abundance

The tau kōura is being used to monitor the

is low. We will be holding hui at Waihi, Te

kōura populations at Hiruharama, Motuoapa

Rangiita and Rauhoto marae to discuss and

and Waihi Bays in Lake Taupō. The tau kōura

provide updates on the project thus far.

Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a tau kōura.

Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship Programme Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board continues to support and enable

His training requires him to be on call and attend any call outs that

employment and training pathways capitalising on the unique

the Tūrangi Coastguard receive, and training also covers the following

relationships held by the Trust Board and in relation to Taupō Moana.

areas:

Coastguard Tūrangi Cadetship programme is one particular initiative,

• Training crew

and Raymond Brown has provided a report on his involvement with

• Operational crew

the cadetship programme.

• Senior crew

Raymond is grateful to the Tūwharetoa Trust Board for creating

• Sea time

• Coast guard boating education courses the opportunity to become a Tūwharetoa Cadet on the Tūrangi Coastguard. He claims that being a Coastguard member requires

Through the programme he supported the waka-ama teams at the

commitment, dedication and maturity. The programme has enabled

Waitangi Day celebrations in Pukawa during February. This was also

him to complete his First Aid Course, and he is involved in CRV Crew

an opportunity for the Coastguard to promote what is required of

SAR training every Monday and Wednesday.

their members as well as their role in the community.

She says a key component of this is the role of the five Kawa Waka (formerly called Whānau Ora Navigators). “Our Kawa Waka help point whānau in the right direction, get them joined up with the services they need at that particular time, and then walk alongside whānau as they embark on their journeys.”

Mitch thinks Whānau Ora is a logical extension of the kaupapa of ‘by Māori, for Māori’ which came to prominence when the first hauora were being established. Whānau Ora takes that idea to the next level.

“Working in mainstream social services I saw what wasn’t working for our people. Too

Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa

many were just not getting the support that they needed or not being reached by that system.

“I see those people now being reached by

The early results are positive and the

The partnership is supported by Te Ariki Tā

potential is massive. That’s a quick

Tumu te Heuheu and his haerenga, Te Kapua

assessment of Whānau Ora since its

Whakapipi and guided by a Whānau Advisory

introduction to Tūwharetoa.

Group selected by marae.

Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa is a partnership

General Manager Mitch Roderick-Hall says

of four Tūwharetoa health and social and

from the bottom to the top Whānau Ora ki

training service providers: Tūwharetoa

Tūwharetoa would be whānau focused and

Health Charitable Trust, Te Korowai Roopu

whānau driven. “It is whānau that actually call

Tautoko Incorporated, Tongariro Whānau

the shots and make the decisions on their

Support Trust Incorporated and Te Kupenga

well being. We are there to help whānau turn

Charitable Trust.

those decisions into reality.

Whānau Ora. The feedback our Kawa Waka get from whānau they work with is inspiring.

And, we’ve only just scratched the surface of what can be achieved.”

Whānau Ora ki Tūwharetoa believes that can only be good for Tūwharetoa whānau.

The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board is again pleased to announce the Tamariki Hi Ika kaupapa aimed at encouraging our tamariki into fishing and mahinga kai on Taupo Moana and in our many awa.

As part of this kaupapa, we will provide free season fishing licences to our tamariki under the age of 16 (or 16 years of age and up to Year 13 who are attending school full time as a pupil).

• A complimentary child’s season fishing licence for the Taupo Fishing District.

• An option to purchase an Air Flow 9 foot, 8 weight fly rod with wide arbour reel, backing and floating fly line.

• A package normally worth $150.00 in-store but a special deal for our tamariki for only $45.00.

To redeem the season fishing licence Tamariki must: • Be Year 13 and under • Be registered with the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board.

• Be accompanied by a parent or guardian and present themselves to either the Turangi or Taupo offices of the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board.

To redeem the ‘Tamariki Hi Ika’ offer • Tamariki must present themselves to Hunting and Fishing Taupo with their $45.00.

• Tamariki must also be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Note: “Tamariki Hi Ika” package applies only to tamariki who did not receive this opportunity in the previous year and stock is limited.

Pictured: Te Aonui Taiwhakahaere Northcroft

For more information, please contact our Tari on (07) 386 8832 and ask for Trish and she will be able to help you with all the questions you might have.

Staff Profiles TRISH CHURCH Office Administrator (General Tūrangi) Trish is the first point of contact at the Tūrangi office. In her role she assists whānau with – beneficiary registrations, accessing education grants, accessing smelt permits, and processing Marae fishing licences.

She plays a key role in communications and offers a wide range of support to Trustees and staff. She has been with the TMTB since 2006 and has always enjoyed helping whānau and making whānau connections.

MERIANA MOREHU Office Administrator (General Taupō) Meriana is the first point of contact at the Taupō office. In her role she assists whānau with – beneficiary registrations, accessing education grants, accessing smelt permits, and processing Tamariki Fishing Licences. She commenced with the TMTB during July 2015. Her office hours are 11.00am-3.00pm Monday to Friday. Meriana has a background in administration and hospitality.

MICHELLE TAIAROA Office Administrator (Grants) Michelle’s primary role is the administration of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Mighty River Power Development Group. In her role she assists whānau to access leadership and sporting funding as well as project funding.

In addition to this she also provides the administration for the Kaumātua Medical Grants (60 and over).

She has been with the TMTB since 2006.

HAILEY TURNER Office Administrator (Casual) Hailey provides part-time administration support to the organisation. She is often at the Tūrangi office front desk responding to general enquiries. Hailey has been with TMTB since 2013.

Triennial Elections On February 2015, the triennial elections of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board were held.

The Board for the forthcoming term are shown below.

Seated from left to right: Judy Harris, Te Kanawa Pitiroi, John Bishara, Georgina te Heuheu Standing from left to right: Tangonui Kingi, Tiwana Tibble, Maria Nepia, Shane Heremaia, Danny Loughlin, Heemi Biddle

Hi Mihi

…E ngā whānau, ngā hapū karangaranga maha o Tūwharetoa tēnā koutou katoa. E tangi ana te ngākau ki ngā mate huhua o te wā. Kua wehe atu koutou ki tua, kua haumūmū ō koutou reo, kua piki atu ki te pae maumahara. Haere atu koutou ki Paerau, koutou kua wheturangitia, moe mai rā, whakaoti atu…

Kei ngā whānau me ngā hapū o Tūwharetoa , ka nui te mihi ki a koutou i tautoko mai i te mahi rautaki nei mo Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra. Kua whakarewaina tēnei kohikohinga hei awhina, hei whangai i a tātou katoa, otirā, hei whakapakari i ngā mahi ara hou, ā, ka ea, ka puawai i ngā moemoea me ngā wawata o te whānau, o ngā hapū, no reira, tēnā tātou katoa.

Tihei Mauri ora!

Tūwharetoa maranga ra – action strategy Ko Tongariro te maunga Ko Taupō te moana Ko Tūwharetoa te iwi Ko Te Heu Heu te tangata

This tohu design depicts the many achievements and milestones Ngāti Tūwharetoa has accomplished over many years through hard work, effort and determination, by whānau, hapū and iwi.

Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra takes inspiration from our Iwi anthem “Kua Tae Mai”.

The colours utilised reflect energy, warmth, spirit and enterprise. In conjunction with these things the tohu design is a representation of our kotahitanga, manaakitanga and whānaungatanga, encouraging integration of people through building relationships and associations.

The tohu design depicts the energy source which is found beneath our earth mother Papatuanuku as well as acknowledging the fire that was sent to Ngatoroirangi from his sisters in Hawaiki.

The pattern utilised is based on the pattern pitau, which represents growth like the fern frond.

The blue colours of the design when worn depict the healing waters of our moana, Taupō-nui-ā-Tia, which provide us with a

daily reminder that our healing strategies lie within our ancestral boundaries and we can gather, share and nurture them at any time.

Our action strategy has derived from the moemoea and wānanga of our people who whakapapa and reside within our ancestral boundaries.

We are dedicated to eliminate all transgressions of our whakapapa which inhibit our whānau from their right to be untired, protected and able to live in a state of Ora. We honour and acknowledge Maui Taewa for his inspirational graphics.

Whakapapa to the strategy…to date

In 2014 Te Ariki Ta Tumu Te Heu Heu, Tūwharetoa whānau and hapū hosted the launch of the National E Tu Whānau charter at Hirangi Marae.

A focus roopu Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa was established to be “Kahukura” and to lead a number of wānanga to assist our Tūwharetoa whānau and hapū to create our strategic direction of our Tūwharetoa view of E Tu Whānau.

3 Wānanga have been held to date at Pukawa Marae with over 50 whānau participating from various whānau and hapū.

We have collated all of our previous moemoea, created a new waiata (which is awaiting the rangi) from our wawata for the future of our tamariki and mokopuna and launched the branded tee shirts at Tūwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge January 2015.

Kua tae mai…a guiding whakatauki

We have now created the next phase of the wānanga which looks at the analysis and inclusion of all data, moemoea, wawata and Te Kapua Whakapipi strategy around the transformation of violence.

This is inspired again by the common theme of utilising our waiata “Kua Tae Mai” and to have each verse as a guiding whakatauki or statement for each phase.

All wānanga material is inclusive of our cultural values and beliefs, which is also supported by the E Tu Whānau charter aspirations and imperative protective factors, focussing on Ora rather than a deficit approach to eliminate transgressions against our whakapapa.

Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is supported by Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, who currently umbrella the funding allocated to our strategy.

In the near future we will inform our whānau and hapū of when the next phase of wānanga will occur.

We look forward to any constructive feedback and welcome any positive additions to the moemoea (Visionary aspirations) and Wawata (Desires and beliefs) of our Whānau and hapū.

It is important to note that Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra is an action strategy led by whānau and hapū contribution and not providers within social development.

In saying this, a number of our whānau and hapū have extensive experience within these areas and are willing to koha their time and energy to ensure our whānau and hapū receive what they are entitled to…

…a life free of transgressions which inhibit our places of Toi-ora (all forms of wellness)…

If you would like to be part of the Tūwharetoa Maranga Ra movement or wish to be updated with what the current information is please contact Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa , through the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.

We look forward to hearing your contributions.

E Tu Whānau - Ngā Ringa Hāpai o Tūwharetoa

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective