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WAKA AMA CHAMPS 2011 KAAWHIA KAI FESTIVAL | OTAUTAHI EARTHQUAKE

For this month’s guest editorial, we asked Mike Pohio, CEO for the tribe’s financial arm Tainui Group Holdings Ltd, to comment on the group’s business successes and to give us an insight into the “thinking” behind some of the investments...

TGH strategy boils down to three key steps: 1. Getting our house in order; 2. Proving our capability to complete quality large scale developments; and 3. To develop Ruakura.

The first step has been for TGH to get its house in order. This means embedding strong corporate governance, managerial discipline, systems, processes and behaviours that mean we are worthy of doing business with. Our standards are equal with a publically listed company on the New Zealand Stock Exchange - a process that has taken seven years.

An excellent example of achieving this high standard is when the Auckland International Airport came to us in 2008 to ask if we would invest in a hotel at New Zealand’s gateway.

Auckland International Airport is one of New Zealand’s largest corporates and their approach is an endorsement of our credibility, integrity and wherewithal to deliver on a major development.

We have proven to be able to work in joint ventures which require considerable effort to maintain alignment between joint venture partners. We felt the best way to ensure alignment was for the Airport to have a financial interest in the hotel. They agreed and have been an active contributor to the development, more than they probably would have been with only a leasehold interest.

Our ten year relationship with Accor has also been recognised in this joint venture and we sought their financial interest by way of a 10% shareholding.

TGH’s 70% share means that we have a controlling financial interest in the hotel whilst recognising the interests of our shareholders and joint venture partners.

The hotel will open in May 2011. While three years may be a long time between the initial offer and completion of the development, there has been a considerable amount of work done to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved.

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presented to us in 2008 which was 300 metres away from the current location and incorporated two levels of covered car parking with the hotel on top. We have achieved what we think is a simple but very symbolic design that clearly reflects who we are. There are many features that we have incorporated to reflect Waikato-Tainui including designs from Kiingi Tuheitia’s carvers at the very entrance to the hotel.

We have confidence that the hotel will be successful in many ways. The first, as mentioned, is the unique design. The second is operational efficiency. The third is financial and we believe this success will come not just from the location of the hotel, but the whole package of ownership and management by a world renowned operator. The final area comes from the relationship with our joint venture partners. An example is the work that is being done with Accor to employ Waikato-Tainui people. It should also be noted that many Waikato-Tainui members have already been employed in the construction phase by Hawkins. We encourage Waikato-Tainui members to apply for the jobs when advertised.

Strategic step number two is to complete developments of a size and quality recognised on a national and international scale. TGH is a long way down the path of achieving the second strategic step as we look forward to the completion of Te Awa. We will open Stages 3 and 4 of Te Awa in August this year. In doing so, that will be a major milestone in the development of The Base. At that point there will be a total of 80,000sqm of retail activity. This can be compared to Sylvia Park’s 65,000sqm. The Base is recognised on a national and now international basis in terms of size and quality.

The large format retail which started with The Warehouse development has seen a comprehensive range of retailers.

Included in that mix of nationally recognised brands are a few new retailers to the Hamilton and Waikato region. This reflects our intention to extend the range of offerings to our customers, and also reflects our intention to bring a freshness and vibrancy to all developments that we undertake.

At the opening of Te Awa the Prime Minister, John Key commented “internationally this is the best mall I’ve seen”.

That opening of course was only Stage 1. Since that time

Maintaining Momentum on Strategic Development we have added more fashion retailers and food. We have maintained standards to the highest quality in construction and operation. While the initial stages have been affected by some heat and glare, these issues will be resolved. From the very initial stages of the concept design we have wanted to present an experience as close to the outdoors without the exposure to the elements, particularly in winter.

The Hoyts cinemas will be the most technologically advanced in New Zealand when they open in August. The all digital six theatre complex will include premier seating and the option to have meals and drinks.

Also in August we will have completed all of the underground car parking and ground level retail in Te Awa. This will include a bar and restaurant, and a new Farro Fresh Foods. Following the opening of the final stages in August, the vast majority of development on the southern section of The Base site will be complete. We will then turn our attention to the development of the northern section on both sides and in front of Mega Mitre 10. Our development proposals include provision for a hotel and training facility, a Whaanau Ora centre, offices and more retail.

The third step is to develop Ruakura. The total Ruakura site was one of the first properties to be returned to the tribe. It is comprised of three leases covering a total of approximately 600 hectares. AgResearch campus comprises 60 hectares and is in a perpetual lease. There were two leases also occupied by AgResearch that were originally scheduled to expire in 2028 at which time the approximately 500 hectare area would be returned to TGH. In 2004 Waikato District Council called for submissions to its district plan. TGH and its adjoining neighbours, Chedworth Park, lodged a proposal for a residential subdivision and suburban shopping centre. Since 2006 we have been working with Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, AgResearch and Chedworth Park to see the land transfer from Waikato District Council’s jurisdiction to Hamilton City.

We have also sought to have the land come into Hamilton City with a different activity type compared to the residential subdivision. When looking at the site we recognised the east

coast main trunk line and the proposed Waikato expressway intercept on the 500 hectares of land that we own. We consider it to be a far better proposition to develop the land using these key pieces of infrastructure and secure long term leases for both land and buildings, rather than subdivide and sell off the land.

Ports of Auckland and Port of Tauranga service the import and export flows for the upper North Island in which 60% of New Zealand’s population resides. That demand will continue to grow and it is recognised that neither Ports of Auckland or Port of Tauranga have the area of land available to service all of the import and export flows over the next 30-40 years. Ruakura represents a unique opportunity to develop an inland port and to develop land and buildings for those importers, exporters and logistics companies that use either Ports of Auckland, Port of Tauranga or road and rail as a key part of their business. We all recognise that Auckland is constrained with congestion, high land prices and limited access to skilled labour. These disadvantages for Auckland, are clear advantages for Ruakura. Having immediate access to road and rail is a huge advantage as we develop the greenfield site.

We have prepared our draft plans and completed our first stages of research for the development. We have consulted widely and now need to have our proposed plans included in Hamilton City and Environment Waikato’s plans to allow the development to proceed.

Whereas the leases were due to expire in 2028, we have worked with AgResearch and now are in a position to see a development proceed no later than 2018, and subject to approval of Hamilton City, Environment Waikato and NZ Transport Authority, perhaps significantly before then.

Completion of the Waikato expressway is a key enabler for the development. Infrastructure for wastewater, stormwater, water and connecting roads are also needed and we are working with Hamilton City to provide these.

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I wish to thank all those involved this effort, and encourage everyone to do whatever is possible to help the victims of this disaster in their time of need. I thank the Tainui contingent that supported the doctors and nurses sent by Raukura Hauora o Tainui/Counties Manukau District Health Board. Tribal marquees and a support crew assisted with cooking and the care of quake victims.

Progress at the Waikato-Tainui College

He mihi, he poroporoaki H Me mihi ra ki oo taatou mate, kua moe a Haunui ki te moenga o ngaa tuupuna tae atu hoki ki ngaa mate maha i runga i ngaa Marae.

Haere koutou, okioki mai.

T Taatou te kanohi ora o ngaa Marae, o ngaa tuupuna, noho ora mai na.

Condolences Co oon to the People of Christchurch I am a sending a message of sympathy and support to the ppeople of Christchurch and Canterbury who are enduring the impact of the second major earthquake to strike their region in six months.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have died and all those who survived to endure the loss, the pain and the stress caused by this disaster.

We all have seen the grim evidence of the significant loss W llif the serious injuries, and the major damage that off life, b hass been inflicted. h Wee have also seen the tireless efforts of the emergency erv rv teams and the strong community spirit of the service peo pe people of Christchurch as they rally to cope with the devastation that has occurred. Now, we must add our assistance. I was pleased to be advised that iwi across Aotearoa have contributed to the operation of a relief centre in Christchurch.

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The first intake of post-graduate students enrolling for a two-year Masters of Business Administration course at the Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development, has been realised.

I wish the students who will study at our College in April every success.

We must excel in all our endeavours– and especially in the field of education - if we are to secure our own progress and the progress of our nation. This was the enduring message of my mother, our Queen, the late Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu. I recall her words when she opened the College 11 years ago.

“Our new college is Tainui’s gift to the motu, to the nation, as well as to its own.

“This is a research waananga based on Maaori kaupapa, purposes and methods.

“We intend it to be a place of open enquiry, discussion and a springboard to action.”

It was a special pleasure to attend the ceremony in February marking the achievement of the new partnership with the University of Waikato that makes this important development possible. It is a greater pleasure to be able to acknowledge the contribution of the many, many wonderful people who worked for the day – but, sadly, are no longer with us to share the realisation of their vision.

I feel it appropriate to single out two names for special mention from a list that could well fill the pages of Te Hookioi: Sir Robert and Lady Raiha Mahuta.

At last, Sir Robert’s vision for the College is a reality, 10 years after his passing. It is thanks in great measure to the continuing efforts of the late Lady Raiha that the Waikato River Claim Settlement was finalised last year, securing the operational funding that will enable our

Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011, Wai o Hika Estate Gisborne

College board and our academic and administrative team to bring the vision to life in full.

Whakamau tonu te titiro ki a raatou maa, na raatou maa taatou ki te whei ao, ki te ao marama.

I was also delighted that the Rt. Hon. Jim Bolger was with us to launch the new partnership between the College and the University in his role as Chancellor, as we took another major step in the journey that started when he, as Prime Minister, and his chief negotiator, Sir Douglas Graham, signed the original Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Settlement in 1995.

Mahinarangi & Turongo

Our College is now travelling in good company. Its partners at the Waikato Management School have just announced that the University school has gained new international accreditations from EQUIS, run by the European Foundation for Management Development, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), confirming its world-class status.

As we celebrate an achievement in one aspect of our educational vision, we must remember that the College is just one part of a broader river taking us to our future, and that we aspire to succeed in all forms of education and training – across all sectors and at all levels – from Te Koohanga Reo, to Kura Kaupapa, Wharekura, and to Ngaa Waananga.

I am pleased to advise that we will soon be commencing work to secure the future of two of the great Taaonga of Kiingitanga – Mahinarangi and Turongo.

In the course of a project to take stock of the Kiingitanga Taonga, we discovered that some of the underlying structure of the buildings requires desperate repair. Both Mahinarangi and Turongo will need to be emptied of their contents shortly so this work can be undertaken.

The Kiingitanga Taonga collection will be removed to temporary storage. Moving and handling the Taonga is a sensitive process, requiring appropriate consultation that is shrouded in tikanga, as well as high standards of care and security. I have a management team from my Office tasked with coordinating this process.

Their mission is to have the project completed and Mahinarangi and Turongo back in full operation by 29 July, in time for the next Koroneihana celebration. We will keep you advised of progress on this important project.

Huihuia te whakaaro kia puuaawai te whakaaro.

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Ratana Celebration The presence of political leaders and the rain dominated media coverage of the annual Ratana Celebrations at the end of January. But for me, there were other highlights to this important event on our calendar.

The first was the kauhau (sermon) delivered by Apotoro Kereama Pene. It was a riveting message about the relationship between Kiingitanga and Ratana, our collective responsibility to strengthen the essential foundations for our people in the 21st century, and our shared commitment to unite people in a world that has divisions aplenty.

The second was the joining together of our band Taniwharau and the Ratana Brass Band. It has been many years since we last saw them playing together like this – and I was absolutely delighted to see it happening again. It was a powerful way of showing how unity works.

Tukua te koorero: Ngaa mano i a koe, ngaa mano i ahau, ka oti, ka oti ngaa mahi e.

A Tribute to Pimia Wehi As we were preparing for another glorious Te Matatini, it was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Dr Muriel Pimia “Nen” Wehi, who contributed so much to the development of Maaori performing arts over more than six decades.

Composer, performer, tutor and trainer, Pimia did it all and did it all so well. Pimia and her husband Dr Ngapo “Bub” Wehi are the only people who have won the Aotearoa Traditional Maaori Performing Arts Festival six times; in 1972 and 1979 with Waihirere, and in 1986, 1992, 1994 and 2009 with Te Waka Huia.

I would like to join many others in expressing gratitude for her life and works and in sending our sincere condolences to her husband Ngapo and all her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

E te taonga o te mate, e te whakaihuwaka o te waiata, e te haaona kaha o Hinereehia, moe mai raa.

Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 It was a pleasure to attend Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 – the world’s largest celebration of Maaori Performing Arts.

In Gisborne, the crowds saw top-class Kapa Haka groups from New Zealand and Australia compete for the “best of the best” crown, in the traditional disciplines of Haka, Poi and Waiata.

Congratulations to the overall winners Te Matarae i Orehu – on a great performance.

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It was also great to see our own Te Pou o Mangataawhiri representing Tainui among the finalists at Matatini for the first time. ‘TPM’ was originally founded by Princess Te Puea in the 1920s as a fund-raising concert party for Tuurangawaewae. It has the longest record for continuing performance of all our big bands in popular music, and, under the tutorship of Tony and Ngaria Walker, it has returned to its roots in kapa haka with true craft and flair.

As you read the report from Matatini in this edition of Te Hookioi, remember that anyone who even makes it to the festival event is already a winner. More than 100 teams had already competed in 13 regional competitions to win a place on the festival programme.

Te Matatini o te Ra 2011 was jointly hosted by Te Matatini and Tairawhiti. It has been 34 years since Tairawhiti last hosted this event, so I was looking forward to great things and I was not disappointed.

This year’s programme was expanded to four days, and the attempt to set a new record for the world’s largest haka was an innovation that saw Te Matatini o te Ra 2011 end on a high note.

The organisers were predicting a record attendance. I’m hoping they are right, but I’ve yet to see the final figures.

In any event, the radio audience was so large that it blew-out the server transmitting the signal around the iwi stations, and the TV networks gave Te Matatini fulsome coverage in their news bulletins.

Many thanks to our gracious hosts, Te Tairawhiti, and to Te Matatini organising team. Once more, Te Matatini has confirmed the positive contribution our people and our culture make to the quality of life in Aotearoa.

Welcome to Waikato District Police Commander And finally, it was a pleasure to meet and welcome Waikato District Police Commander Win Van Der Velde during the course of the Maurea Poukai.

Win brings 34 years of wide-ranging police experience to his new role. Over the past four years, he has served as National Manager Crime at Police Headquarters, responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of New Zealand Police’s criminal investigation strategy, including strategies targeting drugs and organised crime.

I was delighted to be able to wish him well in his new appointment.

No Reira e te Iwi, teenaa koutou kaatoa

Kiingi Tuheitia

“Joycie” as we so fondly call her, is not one who likes to share in the limelight, but she is deserving of a special mention in this edition for her tireless and unwavering service to the tribe since the establishment of the former Tainui Maaori Trust Board.

It is a very sad moment for staff to bid Joyce farewell from Hopuhopu. She has been an immense support and mentor to many and we thank her and especially her whaanau for allowing us that time with her.

A person of few words, her humility is a testimony to her wisdom, her knowledge and understanding - a person who leads by her actions and who is a hugely respected advocate of unity amongst the tribe.

We found this short passage that we believe is a tribute to Joycie and her life works. Paimaarire.

He rarata i te tangata After many years of dedicated and loyal service to the tribe’s administration, former Deputy CEO and Secretariat Manager Joyce Paekau, has embarked on a new role with the Office of the Maaori King.

I hangaia ahau ki te puumau i teetehi mahi, kua tau he mahi maaku kaare e tuku ki teetehi, he huarahi tooku - kaare kee te huarahi e moohiotia i teenei ao engari ka moohio i te ao ki tua, he waahanga ahau o teetehi mahi hihira, ko taaku he rarata i te tangata.

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Te Matatini o Te Ra was hosted in Gisborne in February, and Tairawhiti iwi young and old opened tthis year’s showcase with a unique and powerful haka poowhiri!

stunning natural amphitheatre landscapes - a truely awesome experience of Maaori pride for all who attended. A warmfelt feature was the Kiingitanga flag in full flight on the hill overlooking the main arena in recognition of the unique relationship the motu has with the King movement, and acknowledging the festival’s patron Kiingi Tuheitia.

A 500 strong haka party welcomed manuwhiri to the Wai o Hika Estate in Gisborne for the biggest kapa haka festival not only in Aotearoa, but in the world! Thousands converged on the venue led by dignitaries including the festival’s patron Kiingi Tuheitia, and long time performer and Maaori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.

Three Waikato groups took centre stage this year.

They were Huntly based Ngaa Pou o Roto, Hamilton group Te Iti Kahurangi, and Ngaaruawaahia based Te Pou o Mangataawhiri who were amongst the top nine finalists and won awards for their Whakaeke and Waiata aa Ringa. Te Iti Kahurangi also took awards for their Whakaeke and Waiata Tira. The Overall Supreme Winners for Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 were: 1st Te Maataarae i Orehu; 2nd Te Waka Huia; and 3rd place went to Te Whaanau aa Apanui.

Adding to the uniqueness of this year’s event, four kaupoi (cowboys) on horseback thundered into the arena glaring at visitors in fierce defiance and as a tribute to Maaori Battalion C Company soldiers who were known as ‘kaupoi’ during World War 2.

The next Te Matatini Maaori performing arts festival is scheduled to be hosted by Waiariki in 2013.

The venue rich in history, was chosen for its

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Te Pou o Mangataawhiri

Ngaa Pou o Roto

He hoonore, he korooria, he maungarongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki ngaa tangata katoa.

Paimaarire.

It seems hard to believe that we are already three months into the new year! Many of you will by now be well into the swing of things and, certainly within Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Inc., work continues apace.

Staff in the Tribal Development Unit have been working frantically to process education grants for payment. These grants are available to all registered tribal members and reflect this tribe’s commitment and belief in education as the stepping stone to greater opportunities and more choices.

The College for Research & Development has hosted two significant functions: the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Waikato, which was followed by the inaugural Raupatu Commemoration dinner; and a corporate function attended by some of the largest corporates in our rohe. In both cases the College was transformed into an incredibly beautiful venue.

Next month marks the start of the inaugural Master of Business Administration course, offered in partnership with the University of Waikato via the Waikato Management School. It will be a very emotional and inspirational milestone in the history of the College. Sir Robert Mahuta will most certainly be pleased.

My own steep learning curve is finally beginning to flatten out a little as I come to grips with the myriad of processes and procedures and protocols that drive this organisation. I have met with staff and attended a number of hui to discuss workloads, pressure points and of course budgets. I now feel I am starting to get a clearer sense of the organisation as a whole.

What has become clear is that we have a loyal and dedicated staff who fully understand the roles they play in helping to deliver on the objectives of Whakatupuranga 2050. That is not to say that I don’t believe we can do better.

Every organisation must continually strive for improvement and efficiency or it risks becoming unresponsive and ineffective. Looking for better ways of doing things is the responsibility of every single staff member, regardless of position.

Meeting all the various stakeholders we have forged relationships with over the years has also been a focus of my attention. Relationships with WINTEC and with the University, for example, are key to getting our people the skills needed to participate fully in the economy.

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In February I attended the Waitangi celebrations and was also fortunate to be able to attend the Iwi Leaders Forum, where I met many of the CEOs of other Iwi. Maintaining a focus on the health and wellbeing of our people, creating and leveraging opportunities for our people and identifying future challenges, were just a few of the things that I was able to discuss with my fellow CEOs. It was also an opportunity to share ideas, identify some common issues and discuss areas of concern. It is important that we build and maintain these relationships as we move into the post-settlement era.

Huge congratulations to Tuurangawaewae Waka Sports who won the Best Club category at the Waikato Regional Sports Awards recently. And congratulations too, are in order for Te Pou o Mangataawhiri who did us all proud at Te Matatini o te Ra. Finally, it is with great sadness that I announce the departure of Joyce Paekau. She led this organisation so ably and calmly through some extremely turbulent times.

This tribe owes Joyce a huge debt of gratitude for her unceasing and tireless work in support of Waikato-Tainui.

The good news is that Joyce is not retiring – she has taken up a position with the Office of the King.

Janet Falwasser, our Communications Manager has also recently left. It is largely thanks to Janet’s belief and hard work that you are reading this substantial flagship publication, Te Hookioi, in its current form. The standards she set are also evident in many of the presentations, booklets and Annual Plans of the past few years.

E ngaa wahine rangatira, kaa nui raa te mihi atu ki a koorua.

Parekawhia McLean CEO Waikato-Tainui

A Waikato-Tainui rescue support team recently returned home from Otautahi. Te Arataura chair Tukoroirangi Morgan pays tribute to the incredible spirit shown by the people of Christchurch and our taurahere affected by this catastrophe.

Ngaati Raukawa medical and field staff and a contingent of workmen from Ngaati Hauaa travelled to Christchurch with medical teams from Raukura Hauora o Tainui and Te Arawa.

A catering crew from Te Puuaha o Waikato Marae provided meals for workers and hot meals for hundreds of devastated whaanau.

“More than 1,300 hot meals have been served and delivered. Eight hundred homes have been visited and we found that many of our 1,200 taurahere had moved in with whaanau or had moved out of the region,“ said Mr Morgan. He praised the ‘cohesive and coordinated panIwi relief strategy led by Ngaai Tahu’.

“The support we have received from other iwi and Ngaai Tahu in particular, along with Civil Defence, Red Cross and the Council, has been incredible.

“We were able to cart down our own tribal equipment and provisions enabling our operations to be completely self sufficient thanks to our networks and contacts. We are grateful to Solid Energy, Genesis Energy and Toll NZ CEO Greg Miller and his company for providing whatever services and transport we needed, often with little or no notice.”

Meanwhile at home in the Waikato, in early March government and non-government agencies in collaboration with Waahi Whaanui Trust Huntly, established a Waikato Earthquake Support Hub for evacuees from Otautahi. An extensive range of services have been utilised via the hub with over 80 whaanau moving in with relatives and staying at local Marae.

Thank you to the many people who continue to support our Christchurch whaanau with temporary

accommodation, food, blankets, clothing and money.

In a coming edition, we hope to get around some of our Otautahi whaanau to tell their stories.

Waikato-Tainui CEO Parekawhia McLean distributed a paanui listing the following services available now support those affected by the earthquake.

EMERGENCY HOUSING - temporary accommodation through Housing NZ’s Emergency Housing Help programme. Freephone: 0800 HELP 00 (0800 435 700).

MARAE OFFERING ACCOMMODATION/SUPPORT - to view an up-to-date list of Marae, go to www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/earthquake/support.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE - whether you require income support, quake support and counselling, financial advice, ACC or housing, ring the Government Helpline on 0800 779 997. Following are some of the packages available.

EARTHQUAKE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PACKAGE - for employers/ employees in Canterbury affected by the earthquake.

CIVIL DEFENCE PAYMENTS - to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the Civil Defence Emergency. Includes: food replacement, clothing & bedding lost in the quake and loss of income.

BILLET GRANT - paid to hosts who had whaanau stay with them during the quake.

RED CROSS HARDSHIP & BEREAVEMENT GRANTS - for more information/an application form go to www.redcross.org.nz.

ELECTRICITY - Meridian have implemented a power price freeze for at least six months and are also offering extensions of a month, on discount time to pay bills. For Contact Energy customers struggling to pay power bills, freephone 0800 80 9000 to discuss payment terms.

GLASSES - OPSM are offering free glasses for those who have damaged or lost their glasses due to the earthquake. Contact your nearest OPSM store.

WHAANAU WHO HAVE LEFT CHRISTCHURCH - whaanau who have relocated from Christchurch since 22 February, are asked to register with the Red Cross. This will eliminate you as a missing person and is a check on the whereabouts of people still listed as missing. Ring 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276) to receive a registration number to access Red Cross grants.

WAAHI WHAANUI WAIKATO EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT HUB Freephone 0800 843 87878, 16 Parry Street Complex, Huntly.

Donations of bedding, clothing, non-perishable foods and other, will be distributed from the hub to those in need.

DONATIONS OF MONEY - Ngaai Tahu Chairtable Trust, ANZ National Bank, Cnr Colombo and Hereford Streets, Christchurch.

Bank Account: 01 0797 0460281 01.

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RIVER CULTURE ALIVE AND WELL AT NATIONAL WAKA AMA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS Ten thousand spectators, 2,500 competitors, 325 races, 52 clubs, eight age groups and five days of exhilarating, intense competition.

The occasion? The 2011 National Waka Ama Sprint Championships.

Teams from all over Aotearoa – from Kaitaia in the Far North to Dunedin in the Deep South – descended on Karaapiro in January to compete in the sprint champs which ranged from 250 metre ‘drag races’ to the crowd favourite, a 1,500 metre test of strength, skill and endurance with five hairpin turns.

There were tales of dedication and sheer determination, but it was the efforts of the tamariki in particular that showed that our tribe’s rich history as a river iwi is in safe hands!

The true star of the whole event was of course our tupuna awa and dotted along its banks lie the clubs of WaikatoTainui including: Ngaa Tai Whakarongo, Te Toki Voyaging Trust, Rahui Pookeka, Tuurangawaewae, Waikato Dragon Boat Association, and Tuakau Waka Ama. A testimony to the many weeks and hours of practice in preparation for the sprint champs, all of these clubs had a share in the medals.

The Waikato-Tainui Mighty River Power Partnership has supported the National Sprint Champs at Karaapiro since 2009 and last year committed to a further three years to ensure that the event remains in the Waikato.

“Waka ama is a fantastic sport which every year connects more and more Waikato-Tainui people back with the awa”, said partnership committee member Don Scarlet.

“We congratulate the organisers on delivering an enjoyable and professional event. I also congratulate the winners of the “Spirit of Waka Ama” prize – Tuurangawaewae Waka Sports.”

Waki Simon, Chair of Tuurangawaewae Waka Sports says he is rapt with the club’s performance on and off the water.

“Our men and women all did us proud and their performances on the awa reflect the many hours of training and dedication put in beforehand. A special mention must go to Tonga White – our gold medallist in the 500m single Masters event and a man with a huge heart who prefers to keep a low profile.

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“He is the epitome of what waka ama represents – dedication, passion and discipline....Kia kaha!

“But it’s about more than just the teams. A big ‘ups’ to Waikato-Tainui and Mighty River Power and the others who support our teams. We’ve got a real strong club and that is because our people on the water get a huge amount of support from our people on the land.”

When asked about the performance of the kids, Waki’s eyes come alive and a huge smile breaks across his face: “Ahh, the kids do us proud. Their passion is huge and we focus a lot on the rangatahi. It’s just the best seeing them out on the water – to see them feel its power and forge their own connections with it – that’s what it’s all about.”

Hoturoa Kerr (Ngaati Mahuta) from Te Toki Voyaging Trust is a past world champion and gold medallist himself and echoes the sentiments of Waki: “We’ve been ‘doing’ the Nationals since 1989 and it just gets better and better. For us, it’s about introducing the young ones to ‘their’ tupuna awa, meeting the waka ama whaanau from all over the country, having fun and maybe winning a medal or two along the way...”

Te Hookioi extends our congratulations to the organisers and to more than 100 volunteers who directed traffic, kept times, cleaned facilities, carted wakas and paddlers.... and everything else that goes into putting on such a successful national event!

Special thanks to: Te Kura Kaupapa o Bernard Fergusson, Horotiu Primary School, Kelly Sports, Ngaaruawaahia High School, Ngaaruawaahia Primary School, Ngaa Tai Whakarongo, North Waikato Bluelight, Solid Energy, Te Toki Voyaging Trust, Trust Waikato, Raahui Pokeka Waka Sports, Tuurangawaewae Marae Trustees, Waikato Boxing Club, Waikato District Council, Waipa Primary, and the whaanau from Tuurangawaewae Waka Sports.

Images in this feature - scenes from the 2011 National Waka Ama Sprint Championships.

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One of the stand out competitors at the 2011 National Waka Ama Championships, was the W1 women’s gold medallist Vesna Radonich (pictured in front as ‘stroke’).

But Vesna (Te Tokanganui aa Noho Marae) didn’t just stop with a gold medal. As part of a W6 womens team, her crew won a silver and two bronze medals against some very tough competition.

Born with a hearing disability at birth, Vesna is now working with kids with disabilities to teach them the value of self-belief and pride in their heritage. “My advice to all kids – whether they have a disability or not – is simple: follow your dreams, have faith in yourself, trust your instincts and embrace who you are...”.

She credits a month long trip to Tahiti for giving her “an

appreciation of the spirit and soul of waka ama”. “Tahiti taught me about paddling to nurture the soul and spirit.

My hosts taught me to trust my instincts, go with my intuition, relax, be proud of who I am, enjoy being on the water, understand mother nature and have respect for it.

“Just as importantly, and certainly this is something I tell the children I work with, ‘be proud of who you are, stand strong, shoulders back, smile and look in the direction you are going. Open your eyes, mind and spirit to the opportunities that will be granted to you.’”

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING In February, the College for Research & Development played host to the inaugural Waikato Raupatu Memorial Dinner, which followed the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Waikato Academic Director Dr Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai explains what it all means....

“The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding formalises a long standing relationship between the two tertiary institutions,” she said.

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College Patron Kiingi Tuheitia and his wife Te Atawhai, with Hauraki Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta and chair of Te Arataura Tukoroirangi Morgan.

“Itt recognises and commemorates the special s specia relationship between Sir Robert Mahuta and the University niversity of Waikato, and acknowledges the suppo suppor support given by the university over the period of raupa raupatu negotiations and post-settlemen post-settleme post-settlement.

much like to become an annual event marking the anniversary of the opening of this College by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu eleven years ago.

“It is,” s,” she says, “a further step towards the fulfilment of o Sir Robert’s dream of a world class educational facilit facili y facility producing a new generation of leaders.” leaders.

“It is a day when we can reflect on and remember the history of the Raupatu and its impact on this tribe as well as celebrate the crowning achievement of one of our greatest modern leaders and his ‘gift to the nation’.

“The date also marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Sir Robert,” said Sarah-Jane.

Thee signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was wa witnessed tnessed by the College’s patron Kiingi Tuheitia and a over 100 guests.

“We can come together to look to the future, debate and discuss challenges, and identify collective opportunities.”

University niversity of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Ro Crawford rawford said the agreement was fitting, given the University’s niversity’s connections with Sir Robert, Robert Waikato-Tainui Waika and the Kiingitanga.

Following a corporate dinner to promote the College’s first programme the Master of Business Administration, placements on the MBA have been finalised and the programme commenced this month.

“Providing roviding strong educational channels for Maaori students udents is of great importance to the University of o Waikatoo so I am especially pleased we are signing thi this Memorandum of Understanding.

The MBA equips existing leaders with the skills necessary to lead strategically in the future.

“Itt reinforces our distinctiveness, distinctiveness our links to Waikato WaikatoTainui, and our constant drive to produce the next generation of leaders.”

The programme is designed to broaden functional and technical specialists’ business understanding, and adds best-practice management know-how to the entrepreneurs’ practical knowledge.

Thee signing ceremony was followed by the inaugura inaugural Raupatu aupatu Memorial Dinner where the University’s University’ Chancellor, hancellor, the Rt Hon Jim Bolger and the Hon Nanaia Mahuta were keynote speakers.

Graduates emerge ready for strategic leadership positions in New Zealand and throughout the world.

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CLAIMS AND ENVIRONMENT UNIT FORGES AHEAD WITH THE MAHI WAIKATO-TAINUI WETLAND STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS The Waikato Raupatu River Trust has recently entered into a research partnership with Landcare Research to study impacts on Waikato wetlands, and to develop ways of restoring them for the benefit of our taaonga, our communities and our Awa. With the support of WINTEC, an exciting opportunity now exists for Waikato-Tainui tribal members with an interest in wetland restoration and ecology, to apply for one of four Wetland Studies Scholarships which will cover full tuition fees for the first year of study in the Diploma in Science (Technology).

Participant Criteria To be eligible for the Wetland Restoration Scholarship, applicants must be able to meet the following criteria: •

Be a registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member;

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Have attained 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 or equivalent in either Biology or Chemistry, and 12 NCEA credits at Level 2 or equivalent in one other science subject;

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Be committed to completing the programme including placements with Landcare Research;

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Be committed to be involved in the Waikato River to achieve the overarching purpose to restore and protect our awa;

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Are willing to get involved with projects and initiatives that will help to restore or protect our Awa tupuna after the completion of the qualification.

This starts in July 2011 at the WINTEC City campus.

The Wetland Studies Scholarship supports the commitment by Waikato-Tainui to build the capability of tribal members, while restoring the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River. It also affirms our relationships with Landcare Research and WINTEC. It is a unique opportunity that is intended to provide recipients with work-based learning opportunities so our tribal members can work alongside scientists and researchers on wetland restoration projects and research in the Waikato rohe.

Successful applicants will learn the basics for environmental restoration and monitoring, laboratory analysis and reporting, and natural heritage. They will also be mentored by scientists and technicians at Landcare Research, the Waikato Raupatu River Trust Team, and our College for Research and Development.

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Consideration will also be made for applicants over 20 years who may not have the relevant high school qualifications, but have relevant life experience, and/or a strong desire to succeed, and a passion for wetland and environmental restoration.

We are really interested in hearing from tribal members who are motivated to learn!

If this sounds like you, please contact the Waikato Raupatu River Trust to register your interest: Contact: Cheri van Schravendijk, email: cheriv@tainui.co.nz or telephone (07) 858 0404.

T Submissions

River Initiative Training

The Ministry of Economic Development released a report “Comparative Review of Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation for Offshore Petroleum Operations”, which reviewed the legislation regime for environmental protection and health and safety for offshore petroleum operations and comparative regimes in other countries carrying out offshore petroleum operations.

In response to the Waikato River Independent Scoping Study prepared by NIWA, which identified rehabilitation priorities in relation to the Waikato River as well as the likely cost of those priorities, the Claims and Environment Unit are in the process of developing a training strategy and framework to provide the resources to develop and enhance the skills of Waikato-Tainui tribal members in the following areas:

In total, eight options have been recommended in the report which aim to clarify inter-agency responsibilities, strengthen environmental/marine protection and health and safety regulations, and the necessity of further investigation into international insurance and liability instruments.

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Project Management

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Contract Management

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Planting and restoration

Feedback on the report was sought by Tuesday 15 February 2011.

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Pest Management and eradication

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Water and Wastewater

Waikato-Tainui lodged a submission in opposition to the proposed recommendations of the report, with a sharp focus on reminding the Ministry that the recommendations do not impinge on the tribes outstanding claims to the West Coast Harbours, and/or compromise the good faith agreements between the Crown and Waikato-Tainui (Kiingitanga Accord and Energy Accord).

The focus of the first series of training workshops, aligns with the priorities identified in the NIWA report. However, other training initiatives are also being explored.

It was suggested in the submission that Waikato-Tainui hope to resolve many of these issues through these good faith agreements in a proactive and meaningful way.

It is considered that through this river initiative training, tribal members would be able to undertake and apply for funding for projects on the Waikato River and its associated waterways.

To register your interest, please contact: James Whetu Claims and Environment Unit (07) 858 0409 (9am-5pm) Monday to Friday or, Email: jamesw@tainui.co.nz .

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WAIKATO-TAINUI RANGATAHI FEEL THE POWER Four young Waikato-Tainui tribal members recently completed the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (“ESITO”) Taster Course.

They are Te Wiare Wilson (Kaiatemata Marae), Joseph Tairakena (Aramiro Marae), Te Marae Matatahi-Paulo (Waahi Paa) and Lemiia Wirihana (Maungatautari Marae) - both pictured above.

“The aim of these taster courses is to give our young people an opportunity to consider a career in the electricity supply industry,” explains Marae Tukere, Manager of the Tribal Development Unit.

“Afterall, the Waikato River supplies around a quarter of this country’s electricity needs, so power generation is a great career option for our rangatahi.”

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Te Marae Matatahi-Paulo has bragging rights as the only girl among 10 boys to complete the course!

Co-sponsored by the Waikato-Tainui Mighty River Power Partnership Committee and ESITO, the taster course has been developed to give participants a thorough introduction to the electricity supply industry.

One of Te Marae’s course mates, Lemiia Wirihana was awarded an ESITO scholarship to attend WINTEC as a result of his participation on the course. And Te Wiari Wilson was offered a Contact Energy apprenticeship.

Te Marae and Joseph have taken the next step and enrolled in the pre-trade class at WINTEC in Hamilton.

We wish them all the best and every success for the future!

BEST MAAORI TRADE TRAINEE OF THE YEAR TOMI LOUIS JACKSON NGAUMA

Ngaati Naho

Photo: Waikato-Tainui CEO Parekawhia McLean and Tomi Ngauma at his graduation. Image courtesy of WINTEC. Tomi Ngauma is the second recipient of the Waikato-Tainui Pou Aronui trophy awarded to the Best Maaori Trade Trainee of the year.

In 2009 the tribe partnered with Te Wananga o Aotearoa and WINTEC to develop a Maaori Trade Training Programme specifically targeted at young tribal members wanting to gain a trade certificate.

Paricipants of the programme study towards a Certificate of Introduction to Trades and a Certificate in Tikanga Maaori.

Students also gain foundation industry knowledge and skills on a specific trade strand of their choice. A key outcome of the programme is the work experience opportunities through various Marae and community developments.

At a special graduation ceremony hosted at Kirikiriroa Marae in March, witnessed by his peers and whaanau, Tomi

was presented with his tohu by guest speaker and WaikatoTainui CEO Parekawhia McLean.

In her keynote speech, Parekawhia reflected on her own early years studying at WINTEC and congratulated the families who supported the graduands.

“I want to pay a special tribute to all of your families who have stood by you during the struggle to study.” she said.

“They have offered advice from the sidelines to help you take up the challenge of new learning. They have believed in you and they have known you will make a difference...we owe them all our thanks for the faith they have shown in you.

“Congratulations - your graduation is indeed a distinguished landmark in your journey.”

REVISED POLICY ALIGNS WITH THE TRIBE’S STRATEGIC GOALS In the October 2010 edition of Te Hookioi, we reported a review of tribal grant policies was underway.

Manager Marae Tukere says that the revised policy for tertiary education grants and doctoral scholarships in particular, focuses on aligning criteria to the tribe’s strategic direction Whakatupuranga 2050.

applications will be considered, preference will be given to topics of study that relate in some way to the four strategic objectives of Whakatupuranga 2050 which are: Kiingitanga; Tribal Identity and Integrity; Tribal Success; and Tribal Social and Economic Wellbeing. Preference will also be given to applicants who have secured other sources of funding to support their studies, including employment, other scholarships and research grants.

“To be eligible for a tertiary education grant, an applicant must be a registered tribal member and a New Zealand resident, or an overseas resident undertaking tertiary study related specifically to Waikato-Tainui,” said Marae.

Given the nature of doctoral scholarships, applicants may be required to illustrate a significant commitment to engaging with, and participating in Marae, Hapuu and Iwi community initiatives as a condition of the scholarship.

“Previously overseas applicants were not eligible. Under revised criteria, those applying to study overseas will be assessed on the appropriateness of the tertiary provider as well as their area of study which must relate specifically to Waikato-Tainui.”

“Assessment of applications for doctoral scholarships will be overseen by the Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development.“ For more information contact the grants officer: Jackie Haggie on freephone 0800 TAINUI or email: jackieh@tainui.co.nz.

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I ngaa raa whakataa o te tuarima o Peepuere, i tuu te hui taurima kai araa te Kaawhia Kai Festival ki roto mai o te whanga o Kaawhia Moana. Kua whitu tau teenei kaupapa e haere ana. E ai ki ngaa koorero tatangia te whitu mano tangata i piipipitaiari mai ai ki runga i te papa kaitara nei. Ahakoa te maringi mai o te ua konenehu i te ata ka maataahehengi mai te hau-aa-uru kia mahea ai te rangi aa, kia puta kaha mai ngaa hihi a Tama-nui-te-raa mo te toenga ake o te raa.

Ko Maketuu, Te Korahaa, Aaruka, Mokoroa me Waipapa ngeetehi o ngaa marae o te haapori i kaha tautoko mai te kaupapa nei mai toona oorokohanga, haaunga anoo ngaa tiima haakinakina, ngaa whaanau e whai puutea ana.

Kaati ra, ko ngaa momo kai i waiwai ana te ngutu o hemokai maa i ahu mai i te ngaahere o Taane Mahuta me te paataka kai o Tangaroa. Ara, he kaanga wai, he paraaoa rewana, he paratihi, he ngarara huhu, he keke raupoo, he para. Waihoki he kuutai, he paaua me te kiriimi, he waikohua kina, he ika mata, he inanga me te kooki.

Hei taa ngaa tokorua nei a Lloyd (Te Papa-oo-rotu Marae) raaua ko Hinga Whiu (Waipapa Marae), ngeetehi o ngaa kaiwhakahaere - “Kare e kore ka ara ake anoo te kaupapa nei aa te tau e heke mai. Maa ngeenei tuu momo kaupapa ka ora tonu taatou otiia ngaa taatou tikanga e paa ana ki teenei mea te kai. Noo reira, ka mihi ake ki te hunga matatahi e takawe nei ki te rapu i te maatauranga o maataapuuputu kua aahua ngaro i aa taatou, araa ko te whakarite kai, ko te hauhake kai, aa ko te tunu i ngaa kai Maaori o te ngaahere o te moana hoki.�

Ngaa mihi nunui ki a Hinga raaua ko Lloyd Whiu mo oouu koorero me ngaa whakaahua i roto i teenei kaupapa.

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Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon

Potaka Maipi (Ngaati Mahuta/Te Ati Awa/ Ngaati Raukawa/Ngaai Tahu) hosts Radio Tainui’s ‘Ngaa Take Tainui’ show on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon.

Potaka says the show aims to inform listeners of key events of the tribe as well as address some of the issues. Simply put, it’s a show that discusses a range of topics from a Waikato-Tainui perspective.

Station Manager Trina Koroheke says she was looking to introduce a current affairs segment that covered a range of topics relevant to Waikato-Tainui and provided a platform for key people to talk directly to the listeners.

“We are fortunate that Potaka has been willing to host the show and can call on a range of networks to participate in live interviews.

“We’ve received some great feedback. I encourage anyone who would like to share their mahi and related kaupapa with our people, to contact the station on (07) 824 5650.”

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Photo caption: Trinity Blake (Kurupakiaka), Anahera-Pono TahuriWhakatope, Benita Tahuri, Honey Tahuri-Whakatope (Ngaati Kahungunu Ngaai Tuuhoe), and Bevin Hira (Ngaati Hauaa/Ngaati Whaatua).

NRG Rising hit the national music scene less than two years ago & has already performed up and down the motu alongside some of Aotearoa’s greatest reggae bands including internationally recognised local talents Katchafire & Cornerstone Roots.

The mother and daughter vocal trio first caught our attention when they performed at the Waikato-Tainui Games in February 2010, later ‘rising’ to No. 5 on the Top 20 Pacific Radio Charts, and earning a No. 1 spot on Radio Tainui’s Drivetime Show Te Waa Kootahi with Pango Winterburn.

Following the success of their debut single ‘Summertime Party’, the band has realised one of their biggest aspirations, the recent release of their first album ‘From Darkness To Light’ – a fresh, fun and conscious reggae showcase of soulful vocals and soothing harmonies.

Bass guitarist Bevin Hira and Manager/Vocalist Benita Tahuri credit their latest achievement to their whaanau and iwi ties.

Former members of the kapa haka roopu Te Iti o Hauaa,

Bevin and Benita received a lot of encouragement to follow their dreams and start the band.

“My partner Benita and I founded NRG Rising in 2009 and since the beginning it’s our whaanau that have kept us strong,” said Bevin.

“From Darkness to Light is an album true to our kaupapa of self determination, belief, strength, understanding, fun, good times and love. One of the things I’m also proud of is that through this journey, our youngest members ‘Ana’ and Honey are planning projects around ‘he kaupapa rangatahi’.

“They both realise that being role models is part of the journey and want to find their own funding and set up workshops to motivate rangatahi to follow their musical dreams.

“There’s so much talent out there amongst our young Maaori people and sometimes all they need is that support to know they can achieve.

“I’m proud to be Ngaati Hauaa and have heaps of respect for my whaanau and if I have one message to our Maaori people it would be, hold on to your dreams and go for it!”

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Kaitiakitanga continues on Maungatautari Taotao Tauroa of Ngaati Korokii Kahukura, Chair of Poohara Marae and trustee of Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust (MEIT), had a great day on the 18th of March finding three kiwi in the mountain sanctuary for ‘export’.

With the enthusiastic assistance of volunteers Bruce Scott, Neil Smith, Bruce Walton, John Younger, Nathan Watson, Don Ritchie, and Gail Mitchell, along with whaanau members the team sought out the kiwi which were then transferred to Tongariro National Park. The attached image shows the kiwi about to depart on the 90 minute journey to the release site halfway between Owhango and Tongariro maunga. Another three kiwi were transferred from the northern enclosure of the maunga, near Maungatautari Marae, on Tuesday 22nd of March.

These transfers prevent in-breeding, and demonstrate the reciprocity in our relationship with Ngaati Tuuwharetoa and the Department of Conservation.

Maungatautari is the largest ecological island on the mainland in Aotearoa New Zealand with 47kms of predator proof fence enclosing 3400 hectares. With the eradication of predators such as possums and stoats largely complete, native bird populations are being re-introduced and trees and ferns are able to grow freely.

The three mana whenua appointees to the MEIT trust’s operations board, Karaitiana Tamatea (Maungatautari Marae and co-chair of MEIT), Robyn Nightingale (Paraawera Marae) and Tao Tauroa, are pleased that kaitiakitanga continues on our ancestral maunga despite recent challenges that have arisen due to much needed changes to the governance and management arrangements concerning the restoration project.

Special thanks to Maungatautari whaanau for the information and photos in this feature.

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JOURNEY ALONG THE WAIKATO RIVER - ARAPUNI TO KIRIKIRIROA Maungatautari

Kirikiriroa Paa

Maungatautari can be translated as ‘suspended mountain’. It is said that the name was given

by Tainui tohunga Rakataura, who first saw the mountain rising above the fog that often blankets Waikato. It is an ancient volcano dominating the central Waikato basin.

This is a very significant Paa within Hamilton City. It was fully fortified surrounded with carved palisades.

The Paa was constructed to protect the Ngaati Wairere people who cultivated the lands upon which Hamilton City is built on. Ngaati Wairere lived in Kirikiriroa Paa until 1864, when word was sent from Ngaati Wairere warriors fighting in Rangiriri to the Paa, that British troops were coming up River on a gunboat. Some travelled to the King Country whilst others occupied Hukanui.

Maungatautari has three separate peaks – Maungatautari (797 m), Pukeatua (752 m) and Te Akataarere (727m).

Taumatawiiwii This is where the great battle of Taumatawiiwii occurred. Ngaati Hauaa and Ngaati Korokii, led by the great war Chief Te Waharoa, travelled from Tauranga to fight for their ancestral lands against Ngaati Maru and Ngaati Paoa. During battle negotiations, Ngaati Paoa and Ngaati Maru agreed to return to their own lands, escorted by Ngaati Hauaa and Ngaati Korokii warriors.

Karaapiro Following the battle of Taumatawiiwii, the Great Chief Te Waharoa ordered that the remains of the warriors who fell were burned at the base of a large rock formation to avoid desecration. From this incident came the name Karaapiro, karaa (rock) and piro (foul smell).

Te Hirihiwi Te Hirihiwi Paa belonged to Ngaati Maru and Ngaati Paoa during their time in this rohe.

Nukuhau Paa Nukuhau Paa is bounded by the Waikato River and Nukuhau Stream. It was a large Pa site triangular in shape and strategically placed. The Paa site still holds many of its recognised features. The land is owned by Waikato-Tainui.

Te Rapa Paa Te Rapa Paa was built by Hotumauea, Chief of Ngaati Koura. Te Rapa Paa is located near the Waikato Hospital, and not the northern end of the city, now known as Te Rapa. The confusion over the correct location of “Te Rapa” arose because of a mistake made by early European surveyors.

Te Moutere o Koipikau Paa This Paa was constructed on an island in the middle of the Waikato River now known as Graham Island. It held a carved Paataka named Koipikau, constructed during the times of Hotumauea and Hanui. It was carved by greenstone adzes and held the flesh of slain Ngaa Iwi people, and other prized possessions.

A century later when the Ngaa Puhi warriors led

by Hongi Hika invaded the area, the paataka was dismantled and buried for its protection. The burial location is unknown.

Extracted from the Resource Journal for Te Tira Hoe o Waikato 2011.

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We’re keen to include sections on traditional foods in future editions of Te Hookioi. If you have a recipe you’d like to share, please send it to: The Editor, Te Hookioi, Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia.

When Captain Cook visited Aotearoa in 1769, he observed that Maaori “seem to enjoy a good state of health, and many of them live to a good old age.”

It’s a tragedy that our traditional foods are often unavailable to us because the environment has become so polluted or we’ve simply been excluded from our traditional food gathering areas.

However, the loss of our traditional food sources is one, albeit very important thing – the loss of maatauranga around how to prepare our traditional foods will perhaps have an even greater impact on the long-term health of our people.

Weston A. Price, an American who came to New Zealand in the 1930s to study the Maaori diet, noted that the “reputation of the Maaori people for splendid physiques has

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placed them on a pedestal of perfection...

“The Maaori race developed a knowledge of Nature’s laws and adopted a system of living in harmony with those laws to so high a degree, that they were able to build what was reported by early scientists to be the most physically perfect race living on the face of the earth…

“To do this they utilised foods from the sea very liberally.”

But Price also made the observation that “much of this has been lost in modernisation.”

“The fact that they [Maaori] were able to maintain an immunity to dental caries (tooth cavities) so high that only one tooth in two thousand had been attacked by tooth decay, is a strong argument in favour of their way of life.”

How many of us today can boast teeth with no cavities?!

Kai Whakuru Puha taratara/watakirihi Kutai Pepa Tote Horoia nga puha kia ma.

Makahia te wai ki roto i te kohua kia koropupu ka maka i nga puha ki roto kia maoa.

The answer lies in eating less processed and refined Paakeha food, and eating more traditional Maaori foods.

Following is a recipe for Toroi that has been provided by our resident kaumaatua Pokaia Nepia.

Toroi is a traditional Maaori delicacy prepared from watercress or sow thistle (puha) and mussels, often sourced from the wild.

The mixture is usually refrigerated in screw-capped jars and should be eaten within 2 months although many will argue that Toroi is best eaten after a much longer period of time - should you have the nose for it.

These days however, it is important to note that care should be taken to ensure the shellfish and vegetables used in Toroi, are collected from sites that are free from any type of contamination.

Tango i ake nga puha i te kohua ka maka ki roto i te wai maatou Ara i te tatari.

Tapa hia nga puha.

Paera ngia he wai i roto i tetehi kohua kia koropupu.

Ka maka atu nga kutai kia tuwhera whera nga makoi tango hiake nga kai i waho o nga makoi.

Te wai o nga kutai tiakina i roto i te wahi matao.

Tango hia nga kai o nga kutai i waho onga makoi.

Tapatapahia nga kutai.

Miki hia nga kutai me nga puha ki roto i te rihi ringihia te wai onga kutai ki runga i nga puha me kutai.

Tiakina ki roto i te pouaka whakamatao.

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TRAVELLING DATES MAIN OPE: 16 - 22 August 2011 SPORTS OPE: 19 - 22 August 2011 Activites:

League, netball, kapa haka and kaumaatua activities.

All participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All particpants must pay for their own return air flights. Scheduled fundraising events will help cover transport, accommodation and uniform expenses.

For more information please contact: Toni 0406 753 281 or Vickiana 0449 859 916.

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WEAVING WAANANGA Ngaa Kaiwhakahaere: Poppy Ranga; Pamela Matehuirua me ngaa kai raranga o National Weavers.

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI A weaving waananga designed for beginners and new weavers will be held at Poohara Marae, Oreipunga Road, in Cambridge.

The waananga will begin at 9am on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April 2011. The cost is $40 per person.

All funds raised from registration will go towards the National Weavers Hui-a-Tau 2011 in Kaawhia.

To register, please contact: Linda Te Aho, email: naumai@waikato. ac.nz or send a text to 021 242 7002.

APERIRA | HURIA POUKAI 02 TE TIRA HOE O WAIKATO - ORIENTATION 03 TE TIRA HOE O WAIKATO 06 - 09 WEAVING WAANANGA, POOHARA MARAE 09 - 10 TE PAPA O ROTU POUKAI 10 NGAA TAI E RUA POUKAI 17 TAINUIAAWHIRO POUKAI 25 WAIKATO RAUPATU RIVER TRUST HUI 28 TE ARATAURA HUI 29

MEI | HAUMAITAWHITI POUKAI 23 WAIKATO RAUPATU RIVER TRUST HUI 26 TE ARATAURA HUI 27 TE KAUHANGANUI HUI 28 If you would like to add a Marae or tribal event to the calendar, please email reneer@tainui.co.nz for advice of closing and publishing dates.

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