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Pootatau Te Wherowhero The Kiingitanga was established in 1858 when rangatira from iwi across Aotearoa anointed Pootatau Te Wherowhero as the first Maaori king.

In his speech of acceptance, Pootatau stressed the spirit of unity symbolised by the kingship, likening his position to the ‘eye of the needle through which the white, black and red threads must pass.’ Kotahi te kowhao o te ngira E kuhuna ai te miro maa te miro Whero me te miro pango I muri i a au kia mau ki te ture Ki te whakapono me te aroha Hei aha te aha! Hei aha te aha!

The three main objectives for which the Kiingitanga was established were to unite the people of Aotearoa, to stop inter-tribal warfare and to halt the alienation of land.

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In this

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05 | Closure of Governance Review Ushers

in a New Way and a New Name 06 | Judicial Review Sought by Waikato-Tainui

Waikato-Tainui is seeking a judicial review to

stop Solid Energy marketing and selling lands which are subject to Right of First Refusal.

07 | Triple Threat

Although raised with different whaanau, sisters

Tiana Samasoni, Noki Lasika and Mara Paki were all encouraged to pursue an education so it comes as no surprise that all three have gone on to achieve great things.

11 | Waikato-Tainui Games Photo Gallery 17 | DOC Gets River Treatment 18 | Reviltalising Our Tribal Reo and Tikanga

Eighty percent of Waikato-Tainui iwi members

will be fluent in Te Reo Maaori by the year 2050.

18 | He Kete Kiiwaha

Introducing common Waikato-Tainui kiiwaha

or idioms to help support the revitalisation and preservation of our tribal reo and tikanga.

19 | Ki Te Hoe!

Since getting her first taste for waka ama

last year, eight year old Aiorangi Ngapo has already paddled her way to the top.

21 | Native Fish Fact Sheet Launched 21 | Sweet Deals For Iwi 22 | More Whenua for Waikato-Tainui 23 | Te Kookoo Manu 25 | Ko Wai Taatou - Aaruka Marae

______________________________________________________ Front cover: Waikato-Tainui Games 2016

TRIBAL REGISTER

Are you and your whaanau registered on the Waikato-Tainui tribal register? Registering with us is now made easier as it can all be done online at waikatotainui.com.

If you have any queries about tribal registrations call us on 0800 TAINUI (within NZ) or +64 7 858 0430.

OPPORTUNITY TO BUY CROWN PROPERTY Waikato-Tainui receives Right of First Refusal (RFR) on crown property as part of the 1995 Waikato Raupatu Settlement. These properties are commonly houses from Housing New Zealand. If you would like to receive notifications of houses that become available go to waikatotainui.com/housing and sign up to our email subscription.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Waikato-Tainui has a dedicated website for employment and training opportunities that aim to support and further the career development of our people. Check out the latest opportunities at waikatotainuicareers.com

NEW STAFF John Biddle of Matahuru Marae recently joined our Marae Development Team as the Marae Facilities Programme Advisor. He has come to us from the Auckland City Council where he has worked on various projects including taking on the role of Acting Facilities Manager. John’s role at Waikato-Tainui will be to support the Marae Team to roll out their Asset Management Programme.

Waikato-Tainui also welcomes back former Waikato Raupatu River Trust Group Manager, Donna Flavell, who was on secondment to Ngai Tahu for the last two years.

Donna’s new role with the tribe will be as Principal Advisor to Chief Executive Parekawhia McLean and our tribal executive, Te Arataura.

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A three-year review of the governance and representation structure of Waikato-Tainui has been brought to a close with the announcement of a new name for our representation body.

Kiingi Tuheitia announced the name at a hui-aa-iwi at Turangawaewae Marae in Februrary where tribal members also heard the final report of the review team, led by co-Chair Nanaia Mahuta.

The name is to be Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Incorporated – The Foresight of Waikato.

The new title will replace the current name – Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Incorporated – which was bestowed in 1999

by Ngaati Hauaa. It will be returned to Ngaati Hauaa at a ceremony to be held later this year and adopted following the appropriate formalities.

In his address to the hui Kiingi Tuheitia recalled the words of his tuupuna, Kiingi Taawhiao: “Mehemea karekau ana he whakakitenga, ka mate te iwi.

Where there is no vision, the people will perish.”

Kiingi Tuheitia said, “Te Whakakitenga reminds us that our decision-making must be based in the future. It is a constant reminder that when we counsel for the welfare of our people, we must think about future generations and not us today, and especially not us as individuals.

“You must clear your minds so that you can reach a higher level of consciousness so that those of you who do, can make well-informed decisions for our people.”

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The King’s speech included messages of loyalty, unity and hope for the future.

“Today, you must usher in a new way, a better way, a more effective and efficient way of doing our business and discharging our duties to our people and to the generations to come,” Kiingi Tuheitia said.

“If we stand alone here in New Zealand, let’s stand tall and together as the Kiingitanga, held up and supported by the tribe and the waka of Tainui. As individual iwi, you stand alone, but as the Kiingitanga and the waka, you stand strong, much stronger than you are by yourselves.

“Let’s do what we are responsible to do today.”

Nanaia Mahuta said the hui marked the start of a new way forward for Waikato-Tainui.

“The review has achieved most of what the people wanted – clarity of roles and responsibilities, tikanga reflected in both the structure and our processes, a way to deal with our own issues in-house and within tikanga, more efficiency, and a focus on growing capability and skills,” said Nanaia.

“As a result, our governance groups and management entities are better positioned to perform their duties and achieve even bigger and better gains for our iwi. We must support our people to be prosperous – and an effective, efficient, unencumbered and focused governance structure will allow us to do that.”

The hui presentation and information materials are available to view at waikatotainui.com/governance-review

Waikato-Tainui is seeking a judicial review to stop Solid Energy marketing and selling lands which are subject to Right of First Refusal.

removed from the open market, and require Solid Energy to adhere to proper RFR process by offering them to WaikatoTainui at a price based on independent market valuation.”

Solid Energy is selling several rural properties on the outskirts of Huntly, two of which are subject to Right of First Refusal (RFR) under the 1995 Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act and the 2010 Waikato River Settlement Act.

Waikato-Tainui is asking that the matter be given urgency because the properties are being marketed under tender with a closing date of 23 March 2016.

Waikato-Tainui spokesman Rahui Papa says Solid Energy had failed to comply with legislated Right of First Refusal by marketing the land for sale without formally offering it to Waikato-Tainui first, despite the tribe confirming its interest in purchasing the properties.

A Statement of Claim was filed on Tuesday 15 March 2016 following unsuccessful talks with Solid Energy and the Crown to resolve the matter.

Waikato-Tainui is alleging that Solid Energy has erred in law, committed procedural impropriety, and breached legitimate expectation.

“There is a clear process in place for how RFR lands are to be offered and sold to Waikato-Tainui,” says Rahui.

“This is clearly disappointing and we believe we have no option but to seek a judicial review. We are asking the Court to invalidate the decisions made by Solid Energy relating to the sale process, direct that those properties be immediately

“The RFR is a mechanism that was put in place to offer Waikato-Tainui the opportunity to have lands which were confiscated in 1863 returned to us. It was one of the key elements of our Deed of Settlement in 1995 and is, today, a key factor in returning tribal lands to our ownership.

“We have upheld our obligations to the settlement agreements and our expectation is that the Crown and its state-owned entities will do the same,” says Rahui.

Meanwhile, a dispute between Waikato-Tainui and Hauraki iwi concerning Tikapa Moana has been resolved following a week-long Maaori Land Court hearing held in March.

The dispute related to Maaori commercial aquaculture and fisheries interests within the Hauraki Gulf area.

Following negotiations and discussions, an allocation agreement and relationship agreement was reached with both sides saying they are satisfied with the outcome, highlighting the resolution came about through the process of whanaungatanga.

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Although raised with different whaanau, sisters Tiana Samasoni, Noki Lasika and Mara Paki were all encouraged to pursue an education so it comes as no surprise that all three have gone on to achieve great things.

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ldest sister Tiana, 34, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and has recently taken on a Bachelor of Laws degree. “I obtained my qualifications through extramural study which isn’t the typical way because distance learning can be difficult, but it’s what worked for me,” says Tiana.

“I managed to work, get married, travel, buy houses, have babies and raise them, all while studying at home.” Juggling her various commitments was challenging, but the mum-of-three says her studies have nurtured her passion for helping people.

“With my own experiences as a frequent property buyer and as a landlord, I’m familiar with the laws, processes and procedures involved in housing situations whether it be buying, selling, developing or renting,” says Tiana. “Over the years I’ve acquired a considerable amount of knowledge which I’m keen to share with others.”

As for Noki, she recently completed customs, police, navy and army diving courses – a rare feat as she is the second female customs diver in New Zealand history to do so.

“It was 18 months of hard work, but it’s probably the coolest thing I’ve ever done,” says Noki, 32. “I knew I’d be physically weaker and slower than all the other guys on the course but mentally I was strong so I was prepared and no matter what, I was determined to pass the course.

“There’s no special treatment if you’re female, you’re treated just the same as everyone else and so if you didn’t have the

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right frame of mind when you started, the course will destroy you.” But she says she got through it because of the support she received from whaanau, friends and her fellow trainees.

Now Noki is working as a Customs Diver which involves looking for drugs attached to the bottom of ships and has her sights set on becoming New Zealand’s first ever female Dive Supervisor.

Not to be outdone by her older sisters, Mara, 22, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii. “I originally moved to Hawaii to pursue a degree in travel and tourism, but I realised that this pathway didn’t suit my future plans.”

Mara says, “I’ve always liked maths and enjoyed accounting at school so I knew a business degree was a great choice for me.” Looking back though, she says attending a university that’s thousands of miles from home was difficult.

“When I first moved to Hawaii four years ago it was very tough, but since then I’ve adapted to living away from home and whaanau because thanks to modern technology and social media, I’ve been able to keep in touch with almost everyone on a regular basis.”

Mara says she’s currently in the process of applying to further her education in Hawaii. “I’m in the middle of my GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) exams at the moment and once I complete them I’ll have a better understanding of what pathway I want to pursue.

“I’ve also just found out I got a job with KKDLY Certified Public Accountants, an accounting firm in Honolulu,” says Mara.

“But I’m keen to study law at some point too to advance my knowledge in legal accounting because having an in-depth understanding of accounting and the law will be beneficial when advising accounting clients.”

So although each sister was raised in different places by different whaanau – Tiana by her parents in Papatoetoe, Noki by her grandparents in Tuakau and Mara by her adoptive parents in Rahui Pokeka, all three sisters agree that they were fortunate to have been raised by strong and loving families that encouraged the pursuit of education in all its forms.

Noki says, “There’s more to education than schools and universities. Being raised in a whaanau that were staunch Tainui members gave me some good foundations and being raised on a marae taught me a lot of things which I carry with me to this day.”

Her sentiments are shared by Mara, who says, “Education is the key to success. I’m not just talking about western education, but our cultural education too. Finding a balance between the two means you are able to operate well in the Pakeha world and Te Ao Maaori which is important in today’s society.”

Looking ahead, all three sisters would like to see Waikato-Tainui iwi members leading successful lives so their challenge to the tribe is to develop and deliver programmes that will offer effective support and guidance in all areas, including education, housing and health. Tiana says, “Supporting our people to achieve their full potential means we are fostering and maintaining a strong and prosperous iwi.”

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Waikato-Tainui Games 2016 This year’s Waikato-Tainui Games was epic to say the least!

Held every two years, the Games is by far one of our most popular events, attracting thousands of iwi members from near and far who are keen to represent their marae in the social head-to-head competition.

Te Tokanganui-a-Noho Marae were crowned our overall champions with Waahi Paa and Turangawaewae Marae placing second equal. A big mihi also goes out to all our marae, whaanau and volunteers who made our Games a huge success and one too remember - kei runga noa atu koutou katoa!

Official results for all events and activities can be seen on our website, waikatotainui.com

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In February, the Waikato Raupatu River Trust hosted management and staff from the Department of Conservation for a two-day tira hoe of our tupuna awa, Waikato.

For Waikato-Tainui iwi, the Waikato River is a traditional source of life and food and so for the first time DOC staff learnt first-hand its historical and cultural significance to the tribe.

Anna Glassie, a project manager working in partnership between WRRT and DOC, says the tira hoe was a way to reinforce the tribe’s relationship with DOC. “WRRT work with DOC for a number of environmental initiatives and this tira hoe was an opportunity for DOC staff to feel and experience our awa.”

David Speirs from DOC says, "For us the opportunity to share in the stories and the history, and the things that have made the Waikato-Tainui – Waikato River relationship is gold, it's absolutely priceless. There's no better way of learning that, then on the river, in the water, smelling the water, hearing the sounds, and side by side with Waikato-Tainui."

In 2008 Waikato-Tainui signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown for the Waikato River. The ‘2010 River Act’ followed which supports work to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations – a priority that remains paramount for the tribe.

Anna says, “The Waikato River is our tupuna awa, it’s not just water. So having DOC staff with us to see and experience the impacts of pollution, urban environments and land owners are having on the river is important because, like us, they too have a responsibility to clean and care for it.” A view that is supported by DOC. David says, "One of the lessons for us in this is that you can't separate the decisions you make on the whenua from the awa, and our role in administering a third of New Zealand's

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land area, a huge part of the land that influences the Waikato River is critical in the health and well-being of the river."

Over the two days, the flotilla of Waikato-Tainui and DOC staff paddled from Kirikiriroa to Taupiri Maunga with the final leg from The Elbow at Aka Aka to Maraetai Bay at Te Puaha o Waikato, covering 46km by river and 120km by road.

“We really want to see this tira hoe become an annual fixture on both our organisations calendars as it will ensure the Waikato River remains at the forefront of environmental priorities for government and the wider Waikato community,” says Anna.

Eighty percent of Waikato-Tainui iwi members will be fluent in Te Reo Maaori by the year 2050. Waikato-Tainui Reo & Maatauranga Advisor, Maehe Paki says it’s an ambitious but achievable goal following the recent launch of the tribe’s reo strategy, Tikanga Ora Reo Ora. The strategy, which is based on the principle that whaanau are at the heart of lifelong learning, outlines how the tribe will support iwi members to become confident and fluent Te Reo Maaori speakers.

“Tikanga Ora Reo Ora was developed through a combined effort with Waikato-Tainui kaumaatua, school principals and the tribe’s Reo Advisory Group. It sets a clear objective – that 80% of Waikato-Tainui iwi members will be fluent in our tribal reo and tikanga by 2050,” says Maehe.

She says tribal members will be encouraged and supported to learn Waikato reo me ngoona tikanga with a host of initiatives being introduced this year, which include electronic resources and regular reo waananga.

“At the recent Waikato-Tainui Games we released our educational app – Arareta Waikato which is an interactive app for learning the Maaori alphabet and is tailored for our tamariki aged 2 to 5 years,” says Maehe. “The app aims to bring the fun back into learning by encouraging tamariki to be creative through waiata and drawing.”

Other initiatives include Puna Kupu, a pictorial dictionary made up of Waikato kupu; He Reo Aratau, an NZQA accredited Te Reo Maaori programme co-created by Waikato-Tainui and WINTEC; Te Reo Kaakaho, noho waananga to enhance fluency in te reo me ngoona tikanga; Te Reo Kaapuia, a professional development programme for kaiako; and, Whaanau Reo, a whaanau-specific reo programme to encourage the use of reo in the home.

Maehe says the implementation of these initiatives will encourage the teaching, learning and regular use of Waikato reo. “Our aim is to reach a level where our tribal reo is embedded as an everyday language in our whaanau and marae.

He Kete Kiiwaha introduces common Waikato-Tainui kiiwaha or idioms to help support the revitalisation and preservation of our tribal reo and tikanga.

Ka ngangaro!

Unbelievable!

Hei whakaatu i too ohorere ki te mahi a teetehi atu.

Used to express surprise at the actions of another person.

E nge!

Serves you right!

Ko taau ki teetehi kua whara pea i taana mahi koretake.

Used to express satisfaction or complacency at some event or misfortune be falling someone else.

Kia pai mai hoki!

Wonderful!

“The power of language is truly transformative so not only will its regular use ensure our tribal reo is preserved for future generations, but our people will develop a stronger sense of self, tribal pride and a deeper understanding of who they are.”

The success of Tikanga Ora Reo Ora will come down to the concerted efforts of everyone explains Maehe. “There is much to be done and we know we can’t do it alone. We need everyone to be involved – our whaanau, our marae, our hapuu and our iwi.

Hei whakaatu i too miiharo ki te papai rawa o te mahi a teetehi atu.

Used to express the outstanding quality of something or someone, or his/her work.

“Haapaingia te reo! Whakarewangia ko te tikanga! WaikatoTainui e, teenaa hikitia! Elevate our language! Uphold our cultural practices! Waikato-Tainui, take up the challenge!”

Hei whakaatu i taau naa ohorere ki te mahi a teetehi atu, teeraa pea kaaore taua mahi raa i te tau.

Used to express your astonishment or distress of someone.

The Arareta Waikato app is now available to download for free from the Google Play and Apple App store. The app is compatible on all mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads and Android supported devices.

Wiiare!

Oh dear!

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Since getting her first taste for waka ama last year, eight year old Aiorangi Ngapo has already paddled her way to the top.

The keen paddler is part of Rahui Pokeka Waka Sports waka crew Puketirini Putiputi who were crowned triple champions at this year’s Waka Ama Nationals held at Lake Karapiro.

important. “I like waka ama because it’s fun and my coach, Uncle Kiki, has taught us to work hard and work together as a team which is what helped us to win.”

Her midget crew, made up of paddlers under 10 years old, won gold in the midget women’s W6 250m race, the 500m W6 race and the double-hull 250m race. Aiorangi says, “Before my races I felt nervous, but really excited. So it was cool when we won because we tried really hard to win medals.”

The Waka Ama National competition ran over six days with 3000 paddlers from 71 clubs and associations contesting 388 races. 488 paddlers competed in the midget division – the biggest turn out in the competition’s 27 year history.

So it’s safe to say, waka ama is in good stead for the future.

Getting to the top took a lot of effort, dedication and sacrifice by the young paddler.

“It was hard work,” explains Aiorangi, who’s from Poihakena and Kaitumutumu marae. “We had to do a lot of paddling, sometimes trainings were twice a day and during the school holidays too.”

A good thing for Aiorangi as she’s keen to continue paddling so she can one day represent Aotearoa in waka ama at an international level. “Hopefully when I get older my team and I will go to the worlds and win gold.”

Her obvious commitment can be attributed to the support she gets from her parents Linda and Hakopa. “They’re always helping me and encouraging me to try my best,” says Aiorangi.

The support doesn’t stop there as she’s got herself a bit of a following too. “Heaps of my whaanau came to watch my races. My Nan, my Koro, my Dad and Mum, my brother and sister, heaps of my cousins and my aunties too.”

Although winning three medals is a major achievement, Aiorangi says it’s about working with her team that’s

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NZ Landcare Trust has developed a series of resources that focus on New Zealand’s unique freshwater fish and highlights the factors that impact on their survival.

PŪ I TE HIKUW AI KI TE WAHA

I TE HIKUWAI KI TE WAHAPŪ

The Hooked on Native Fish fact sheets were supported by the Waikato Raupatu River Trust in securing funding from Ma Te Reo to have the resource translated into Te Reo Maaori.

The translation work was undertaken by Te Reo Maaori expert Pania Papa of Poohara Marae.

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FROM HEADWATERS TO HARBOUR

“Community groups and iwi, hapuu, marae are playing an increasingly important role in the restoration of freshwater habitats for native fish,” said Waikato-Tainui Environment Manager Tim Manukau.

“Resources such as these fact sheets provide valuable information that increases understanding of the various issues impacting on our native fish along with providing a range of helpful solutions.

“Our kura kaupapa and kohanga reo are using the fact sheets.”

The series of six fact sheets consists of the following: • Our Freshwater Fish • Stream Works for Fish • Fixing Your Stream Edges • Native Fish in the City • Native Fish on the Farm • Caring For Our Catchments To find out more or to download a copy of these fact sheets, go to wrrt.co.nz/latest-news

Waikato-Tainui has recently partnered with n3 – a business network of New Zealand’s leading suppliers, to offer our iwi members exclusive member discounts.

group buying power that gives them a far greater negotiating position with suppliers which means better deals, prices and discounts for members.

The partnership sees all tribal members over the age of 18 years receive a Waikato-Tainui Membership Card which enables discounts for personal purchases, including insurance, DIY projects, travel and vehicle maintenance.

“The main objective of our partnership with n3 and the offering of these membership cards is to encourage greater savings options for our people.” He says cardholders will achieve substantial savings because they will receive deals that would probably not be available to non-members.

Operations Adviser Whetu Taukamo says n3 is a reputable company that has over 12,000 members and it’s this membership that gives them their advantage. “They have

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To receive your exclusive Waikato-Tainui Membership Card or to find out more, call 0800 TAINUI.

I riro whenua atu, me hoki whenua mai.

The tribal land estate is growing. Just before Christmas last year, our commercial arm Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) bought an 85ha dairy farm that borders Hangawera Station near Tauhei Marae.

The TGH team was able to negotiate a competitive per hectare price for the $2.4 million farm that will see approximately 195 cows milked for supply to Fonterra.

“We were pleased to wrap up this purchase, and our team worked hard to get a very competitive deal,” says Tama Potaka, TGH’s General Manager of People and Performance, who led the negotiations. Importantly, it enables TGH to engage more with Ngaati Wairere, marae and whaanau.

“TGH has being looking for some time to increase the amount of farmland it owns and manages on behalf of Waikato-Tainui.

And the TGH Board has given the go-ahead to look at further purchases over the coming months to help grow the tribal estate and create job opportunities for Waikato-Tainui people.

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Poutuu-te-rangi 26 Marokopa 27 Te Tokanganuianoho Paengawhaawhaa 02 Huria 10 Te Papa o Rotu 17 Nga Tai E Rua |25 Tainuiawhiro Haratua 23 Ngaati Pikiao See kiingitanga.com for more information.

OTHER EVENTS

Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival Our regional kapa haka competition will see our top kapa haka vying for a spot to perform at Te Matatini – the pinnacle event for traditional Maaori performing arts.

This year’s competition is being held at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton on Saturday 16 April. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz

“Buying more farms to build up the Waikato-Tainui strength in primary industry is another step in the diversification strategy we have been following for some time now. It’s all part of the goal to deliver more puutea, more whenua, more jobs, less buildings and less risk for the people of Waikato-Tainui.

Ngaa Marae Toopu / Kaahui Kaumaatua Hui These hui are combined and will be held bi-monthly.

For more info, contact Tom Moana, Chair of Ngaa Marae Toopu, on 021 520 763 or email tmoana@gmail.com

“We are excited by the potential of these farms and we’re working hard to identify similar opportunities that are out there on the market,” says Tama.

Marae & Whakapapa Database Waananga Gain experience, knowledge and a basic understanding of how to develop an online whakapapa and database for your marae.

TGH is working closely with Dairy Direct, which is a company that specialises in farm advisory services, and they will be guiding our farm managers to make sure the farm is at the top of its game. The former owners Lucky and Sara Singh will continue on the farm as contract milkers.

The new purchase brings the total of land owned and managed by TGH on behalf of Waikato Tainui to around 4,500 hectares, lifting the tribe’s total whenua holdings to around 10,300 hectares.

9.30am-2pm, Thursday 28 April - Hopuhopu

3pm, Wednesday 13 April - Mangatangi Marae 3pm, Wednesday 27 April - Mangatangi Marae Good with Money Workshops Do you need help managing your money? We’re holding Good with Money workshops to assist people of all levels with money management.

10am-1pm, Tuesday 12 April, Manurewa* 5pm-8pm, Thursday 14 April, Pukekohe* 10am-1pm, Tuesday 17 May, Hamilton* 5pm-8pm, Thursday 19 May, Hamilton* Home Ownership Workshops Thinking about buying a home? We will be running a series of Home Ownership Workshops that will help get you started by taking you step-by-step through the home-buying process.

9am-3pm, Wednesday 13 April, Manurewa* 9am-3pm, Wednesday 16 April, Pukekohe* 9am-3pm, Wednesday 18 May, Hamilton* 9am-3pm, Saturday 21 May, Hamilton* *Locations and times for the Good for Money and Home Ownership workshops are still to be confirmed. For more info on workshops, ontact Waikato-Tainui Housing Administrator Tania Bidois via email at taniab@tainui.co.nz

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Kia tapako te kaakaa noo uta Kia hokaa te karoro noo tai Ka rere i te ao o te rangi.

Huia! Tuia! He poo, he ao, he awatea!

Welcome to the New Year and to this, your first update for 2016 on governance matters.

Nanaia Mahuta, co-Chair of the Governance & Representation Review.

REVIEWING FOR PERFORMANCE

2016 began with a hui-aa-iwi at Tuurangawaewae Marae in February. The hui was called by Kiingi Tuheitia to formally close the Governance and Representation Review.

The closure of the Review will see changes to the membership of Te Kauhanganui later this year and, most notably, increased clarification of the roles and responsibilities of Te Kauhanganui and Te Arataura. We are confident these changes will lead to better performance and increased outcomes for our iwi.

The completion has also now initiated a review to re-evaluate the suitability of our operating structure and where changes, if any, might be needed. This project is due for completion mid2016.

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CEO Parekawhia McLean and Chair of Te Kauhanganui Maxine Moana-Tuwhangai.

MEET YOUR GOVERNORS A NEW NAME At the hui-aa-iwi Kiingi Tuheitia announced a new name for Te Kauhanganui. The name change follows a request from Ngaati Hauaa for the ingoa to be returned to them following completion of the Governance Review.

The name chosen by Kiingi Tuheitia is TE WHAKAKITENGA O WAIKATO. Kiingi Tuheitia said the name referred to our tribal parliament as “the foresight to the future of Waikato� and was a reminder of the need to be visionary and for our decisions to be future focused.

The Waikato-Tainui Games has grown to become easily the most popular event of our iwi. And while the focus is on sporting participation and prowess, the Expo area of the Games is matching that growth.

This year your tribal governors were on hand in the Expo area to meet tribal members, answer questions about iwi affairs, and koorero about our vision for tribal prosperity.

Thank you to the many hundreds who visited our stand and took the time to complete our survey.

We want to know what you think about how we can achieve our goals; the insights we will get from the survey are priceless.

The new name has now been adopted following the appropriate formalities by Te Kauhanganui and is currently being registered with the Registrar of Incorporated Societies.

Te Arataura members Marae Tukere (left), Hemi Rau and Tipa Mahuta (far right) at the Tainui Games.

APPOINTMENT NEWS

Rahui Papa (Poohara Marae) has been appointed to the Whaanau Ora Partnership Group which is a forum of ministerial and iwi representatives with responsibility for determining Whaanau Ora outcomes and identifying ways in which the Crown and iwi can support whaanau, hapuu and iwi aspirations.

Paki Rawiri (Te Awamaarahi Marae) has been appointed to the board of Te Ohu Kaimoana.

Marae Tukere has been appointed to the Sky City Hamilton Community Trust. Marae also recently completed the Breakthrough Leaders Programme offered by Global Women to develop quality leadership capability.

KOORERO MAI

Got paatai?

You can reach your Te Kauhanganui officers and the members of Te Arataura at: tearataura@tainui.co.nz.

Teenaa koutou katoa.

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AARUKA

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On 13 March Ngaati Mahuta hapuu gathered at Aruka Marae for an auspicious occasion - to welcome Kiingi Tuheitia for the first ever poukai to be held at Aruka Marae, located in the small west coast community of Tahaaroa.

Usually held at Maketu Marae in Kawhia, this year’s poukai in Tahaaroa was a one-off and saw hundreds gather to mark the unique celebration.

Tahaaroa te whare tupuna Ngaati Mahuta te hapuu Waikato te iwi

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