Issue 11 September 2008

WAIRARAPA M OANA ISSUE ELEVEN: TEKAU MA TAHI SEPTEMBER 2008

Memories Recalled Where were you in ’42? And do you remember seeing US Marines as they route-marched from Paekakariki to Foxton?

Wairarapa Moana descendant Joan Ellis is on a mission to track down anyone with stories to tell about the time the Marines spent in Horowhenua, particularly the march to Foxton.

In her book “A String of Pearls” Mrs Ellis has collated the memories of some of the Marines who came to New Zealand and were stationed in and around Wellington to recuperate and train for further battles against the Japanese in the Pacific.

As a teenager growing up in Petone she has many happy memories of the ‘invasion’ by the Marines in 1942 and the dances they attended and her book includes the recollections of other women like her. It was an exciting time to be a teenage girl. At first the young Joan watched the equally young soldiers from afar, huddled beside her father as he played the piano for the weekly dances they started to attend. Soon Joan and her sisters came out of their shells and by the time the 2nd Marine Division arrived they were dressing up, putting on makeup and with their parents’ blessing heading off to the dances.

“Until the 2nd Marine Division left for the battle of Tarawa at the end of October 1943, life continued to be great fun for many teenage girls like myself,” Joan writes in her book. “It was the beginning of growing up for us. Life was taking on a new perspective. As working girls we were now earning money to buy some of the clothes we wanted.”

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The Marines became a familiar sight in their tailored, olive green uniforms. They quickly took over the dance halls and the old style of dancing New Zealanders were used to, virtually disappeared.

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Joan Ellis 2009 Scholarships

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Celebrating Matariki

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Staff Profile – Angela Evans

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How To Set Up A Maori Reservation

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Wairarapa Moana Farms Update

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Shareholder Bank Account Details

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Shareholder/Beneficiary Search 2008 AGMs

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2008 Elections

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Nelson Rangi – Life Membership

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Family Legacy

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“Everyone was into ‘jitterbugging’ in a big way and the musicians who played at the dances had to adjust to the kind of music suitable for the crazy gyrating steps we were doing.”

While it was a wonderful time for Wellington’s teenage girls it was also a memorable experience for the young Marines who were

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taken into the hearts and homes of the local people and, in the absence of their own sons and brothers serving overseas, treated like family.

Fifty years later a large group of former Marines came to Wellington to mark the anniversary and revisit some of their old haunts.

“I attended some of the functions arranged to welcome the veterans and was overwhelmed by the emotional stories they told about the time they had spent here fifty years before,” Mrs Ellis said.

“I decided their stories needed to be saved and preserved in the annals of the history of New Zealand and the Marine Corps and set about researching more stories from the veterans who lived in every state of the USA. “I was fortunate to meet a former Marine who had been stationed here as a young man and attended reunions of the 2nd Division Association with him.

“Three years later I knew I had enough stories to put together into a book and since many of the men had spoken about the girls they had met I advertised for women of the World War II era to contact me … and my book “A String of Pearls” was created,” she said.

Many of the Marines who wrote to Mrs Ellis mentioned the march from their base at Mackay’s Crossing to the Foxton racecourse.

“One of my most vivid and unforgettable memories is the forced march of sixty miles or more that we endured. I don’t think anyone of the entire company escaped without developing painful blisters but that didn’t deter us from travelling to Wellington upon our return and dance all night,” writes one.

And another; “How could I ever forget that tortuous march to Foxton? What an ordeal! I clearly remember there were many weary men with badly blistered feet at the end of the journey. Did it help us win (the Battle of) Tarawa? Maybe it did but at that time I couldn’t see rhyme nor reason for the arduous walk and it sure didn’t do much for our morale either!”

Another Marine remembers marching to Foxton and setting up tents and beds in the dark.

“Next morning we found we’d set them up on heaps of cowpats. That walk sure tested our endurance. I’m sure many of those Marines have never forgotten it.”

2009 Scholarships The Wairarapa Moana office administers scholarships on behalf of Wairarapa Moana Trust and Papawai and Kaikokirikiri Trusts.

Papawai & Kaikokirikiri Trusts

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Scholarships are available to students attending secondary school.

Future Leaders and Trade Training scholarships are available to students studying diploma, degree and trade training courses.

Closing date 5pm, Friday November 28, 2008 Application forms are available from the office.

Telephone Angela Evans on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624 with any inquiries or to request application forms.

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Closing date 5pm, Saturday February 28, 2009 Application forms are available from the office.

Telephone Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624 with any inquiries or to request application forms.

Mrs Ellis is keen to expand on some of the men’s stories in a sequel to “A String of Pearls” after attending the 58th reunion of the 2nd Marine Division Association in Washington last year.

“While there I met some of the men who had contributed to my book and also others who had been stationed here in World War II who wanted to share their stories with me.”

She had never given any thought to a sequel but recently decided that there are still many more stories from that era that need to be preserved for posterity and is now working on a new book which she hopes to complete this year.

“I would love to hear from anyone with stories to tell about friendships or relationships with Marines when they were stationed here or anyone who was adopted at birth or found after many years that they had a father who had been a Marine,” she said.

“I am already hearing stories of this kind and the people who have contacted me are happy for their stories to be told. I will not make the names public if that is requested.

“The hike to Foxton will be an interesting addition if anyone can remember it. I think it happened during the winter months of 1943.

“Many of the men whose stories are in the book mentioned it … and even when I was in the States last year some of the men spoke about it.”

She has received recognition for her book both here and in the US and was presented with a string of pearls by US embassy marines in Wellington last year on her way to the Washington reunion.

Anyone who has a story they would like to share can contact Mrs Ellis – Phone 04 902-1400 6 Arundel Avenue, Kapiti Village, Paraparaumu 5032 or email joelde@paradise.net.nz Source: Story and photo – Daily Chronicle Levin

Sheila Robertson’s contribution to “A String of Pearls” provides a vivid snapshot of those days during World War II when American servicemen came to New Zealand.

Lambton Quay in Wellington, New Zealand, was electrified by the crowd’s emotions that memorable afternoon in 1942 as we Wellingtonians watched American Marines disembark and march eight abreast down the normally quiet thoroughfare.

New Zealand would now be safe from the threat of Japanese invasion!

There would be no more talk in apprehensive households of holing up in the hills nor would my mother make lists of items we would need to take with us when the time came to flee from an invasion.

Initial surprise gave way to gestures of welcome as New Zealand hearts and homes opened to those American servicemen. Most were country boys and small-town lads from all across the heartland of America who now found themselves on distant Down Under shores.

Before long most homes in and around the city had entertained one or more of the American ‘wonders’. The men were trim and sun tanned. We admired their well-cut green uniforms with trousers sharply creased and tunics replete with marksmanship medals.

To entertain the large influx of troops, existing service clubs were spruced up and new ones opened throughout the city. Many American servicemen found friendship and romance at one or another of them.

With the exception of a few young males required for essential industry and a smattering of home-based military, there were only women, children and older men left in New Zealand. Our young men were far away fighting on Allied Fronts. Consequently, for many young Wellington women of dating and marriageable age, romance with an American Marine or sailor was inevitable.

Where they existed, cultural barriers were crossed and ethnic diversity was ignored. Many meaningful bonds that weathered the long separation of war were established.

All too soon the halcyon days were over. The troop transports lined up at Aotea Quay and the 2nd Division Marines in full battle gear boarded to leave.

Then they were gone, leaving behind hundreds of broken-hearted women, young brides and families who had won their hearts. We were left with a multitude of unforgettable memories.

They had gone to Tarawa, that hell of underwater barbed wire, where so many lost their lives. The many months those valiant young men spent in our country left an indelible impression on our hearts.

We will never forget them nor will we forget the debt of gratitude we owe them.

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Celebrating Matariki Recalling Wonderful People, Wonderful Times According to Wellington’s mayor, Kerry Prendergast, there has been a tremendous upsurge in interest in Matariki, not just in the capital but all over the country and Wellington, in particular, has enjoyed the fact that during this year’s festival, which ran from 7 – 29 June, a rich variety of Maori culture was offered Wellingtonians and visitors to the capital.

Matariki (the Maori New Year) starts with the first sighting of the first new moon after the appearance of the Matariki star cluster. This age-old celebration marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the planting season and a more contemporary approach suggests that Matariki means celebrating the unique country we live in and giving respect to the land we live on.

The festival kicked off with a marathon waka ama race at Frank Kitts Park Lagoon near Wellington’s waterfront while Te Papa celebrated with four weeks of free shows, lectures and activities.

Te Papa has adopted Matariki as an annual event and iwi all round the country mark this period with song, dance, feasting and ceremony.

A recent Taikura report sent by Christine Teariki for Panui Ki Te Iwi to the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s Masterton

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office highlights a month of celebrating Matariki at Wellington’s Te Papa Tongarewa. She writes that the celebrations ended with a spectacular weekend of Taikura roopu from throughout Hawaiki Tautau (the beating pulse of Hawaiki, later known as Aotearoa).

She reports that this kaupapa featuring kuia and koroua, 55 years of age and over, performing works written pre1972, was the collaboration between the late Kuini Te Atairangikaahu and Tama Huata. She said: “It was to honour the composers who have gone before and to remind us on an inter-generational level of the wealth of material that we hold.”

The kaupapa was launched at the Hastings Opera House as part of the 2006 Matariki celebrations in Heretaunga and included Ngati Poneke as well as Tamatea Ariki Nui. The 2007 Matatini Festival featured Taikura also but this was the first time that Taikura roopu lived, ate and sang together.

It was obvious that they thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company.

The Matariki experience is best summed up by the following comments sent to us here at Wairarapa Moana:

Each roopu had its own distinctive ahua and wairua that permeated that place. Another feature was the appointment of Te Atairangikaahu’s daughter as patron of Taikura. The name of the National Organisation for the Taikura Roopu is Te Kuru o Te Tangata.

“The grace and harmonies characterised each of the Taikura roopu and was very nostalgic and emotional, recalling wonderful people and times that have passed, whilst at the same time being absolutely joyous. Most of us kept on saying to each other and ourselves what a privilege it was not only to witness and enjoy but to actually be part of it all as well!

Karl, Tangaroa and Te Manea catching our Saturday performance was the icing on the cake for me!”

The feedback from those who attended the celebrations was extremely positive and it was reported that the Taikura roopu stayed in the Quality Inn in Cuba Street, Wellington. The group were happy to report that although they arrived at their accommodation after 10pm they received a tasty hot dinner. This consideration was indicative of the care and attention they received both there and at Te Papa and all the meals, travel and accommodation were provided.

The group considered that the weekend was ‘one huge highlight’ and Christine Teariki from the Kahungunu contingent said they all enjoyed ‘the joyous occasions’ which also included the three joint practices held before the fifty or so contingent members travelled to Te Papa.

“Tama’s whanau, Tangiora Ellison, Narelle and Ariki were absolutely ace in looking after our every perceived need and set the same caring standard that Kahurangi also followed,” said Christine “We were the envy of the other Taikura with Kahurangi.” The speaker suggested that Ellison’s quiet direction, helpfulness and attention was extremely well received, even though his other commitments involving travelling to and from Kahungunu while balancing other Matariki business were priorities.

Story: Philippa Novak

Shareholder/ Beneficiary Search The Incorporation has had mail returned to the office for the following shareholders or trustees. If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please call Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624.

7034 6658 5248 3574 7048 6373

Margaret Donna Clarke Troy Hanita Paki Taniora Nepe Dorothy Leteta Chown Mathew Anaru Paul Douglas Maria Waikawhia Munro

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2008 Annual General Meetings TRIP TO LAKES WAIRARAPA AND ONOKE

WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST

In order to include a bus trip around Lakes Wairarapa and Onoke during the morning of the AGM it was considered necessary

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to move the AGM venue to Featherston. The buses will

October 31, 2008 (Friday)

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ANZAC

Hall at 8.15am and return

Papawai Marae, Pa Road, Greytown:

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by 12.00 noon for lunch.

6.00pm

Commentaries of historical

7.00pm – 8.00pm

and current events will be provided along with two planned stops.

November 1, 2008 (Saturday)

As well as buses we will

ANZAC Hall cnr Birdwood & Bell Streets, Featherston:

1. Registration 2. Lake Wairarapa Visit – Leave ANZAC Hall 3. Arrive back at ANZAC Hall

7.30am – 8.15am 8.15am 12.00pm

have a van suitable for kaumatua and those who require additional help. To ensure you have a seat on

4. Lunch

12.00pm – 1.00pm

5. Registration

12.00pm – 1.00pm

van you must fill in the

6. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM

1.00pm – 4.00pm

attendance form that will

7. Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM

4.00pm – 5.00pm

be sent out with the AGM

the bus or the kaumatua

information.

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2008 Elections WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION

Ron Mark and Te Horipo Karaitiana are due to retire by rotation at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Both members will be standing for re-election to the Committee of Management.

Nominations for the Committee must be received 42 days prior to the AGM. This year’s AGM will be held on November 1, 2008 at ANZAC Hall Featherston, therefore, nominations close at 5pm September 16, 2008.

Nomination forms are available from the office.

WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST

Nelson Rangi retires by rotation at this year’s AGM and is not eligible for re-election as he has served two consecutive terms on the Board. Paora Ammunson has confirmed his resignation.

There will be two vacancies to fill on the Board of Trustees.

Nominations for the Trust must be received 14 days prior to the AGM. This year’s AGM will be held on November 1, 2008 at ANZAC Hall Featherston, therefore, nominations close at 5pm October 17, 2008.

Nomination forms are available at the office.

Nelson Rangi – Life Membership EASTERN BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

At a recent function in Whakatane, Kahungunu ki Wairarapa kaumatua, Nelson Rangi, was made a Life Member of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Chamber of Commerce, only the second person to be so honoured.

The award was given in recognition of Nelson’s long and valued contribution to business and the Chamber.

Nelson was invited to join the Chamber as an executive member in the early 1990s. He became Chairman several years later and held that office until he stepped down eight years later after suffering a heart attack. He has remained on the Board in an advisory capacity. During his time as Chairman he was active on the executive of the northern Chambers from Taupo to the Far North. The Eastern Bay of Plenty takes in the districts of Opotiki, Whakatane and Kawerau.

Nelson has owned businesses in transport, retailing, earthmoving and construction. He has been involved in quality management training, economic development strategies in the Eastern Bay, strategic planning for retail growth in Whakatane, Mainstreet promotion and rescuing a booking office, bus station and information centre from receivership.

In the health sector Nelson established a rest home and geriatric hospital in Kawerau, appointed to the Bay of Plenty Area Health Board, chaired the Eastern Bay Health Advisory committee. He helped establish and expand a cancer patients accommodation wing at Waikato Hospital and is a Board member of the trust which funds equipment, research and senior training at the Waikato Hospital cardiac unit.

Nelson served on the Kawerau District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Land Transport Committee and chaired the profitable Kawerau Enterprise Agency. In 2000 he was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to business and public service.

More recently Nelson served on the Wairarapa Moana Trust as a Board member and Chairman. He retired as chairman with the restructuring of the Trust at the end of 2007 and is currently Deputy Chairman of Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Iwi Board. He was recently appointed to the Greater Wellington Regional Council Regulatory Committee representing the interests of the seven iwi of the lower North Island.

Nelson says he is now in retirement mode.

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Family Legacy Quite often in many genealogy trees among many families, you will find a deep-rooted passion for the arts, especially music.

Daryn Karaitiana

An unspoken sense of belonging to a line of creative and talented musicians is something to be proud of and there are, and have been, many examples throughout the Maori community for many years.

toured New Zealand, Australasia and Asia, including performing for the American troops at the front line in the Korean War in 1957. Kahu was singing for Katherine Dunham on the same tour.

One such example is Wairarapa Moana descendant, Daryn Karaitiana. Born in Auckland, although his family originates from Tuahiwi, in Kaiapoi, Daryn has been a professional musician now for over twenty years, following in his father’s footsteps.

His father Wiremu Aata Te Rangi-amoa Karaitiana aka Billy Kristian has amassed a huge wealth of musical history both here in Aotearoa and abroad.

Daryn started playing Bass guitar back in 1985 professionally and hasn’t stopped since. He first started to play guitar from the age of fifteen and was taught by the late and great Tommy Kahi. Following that he participated in a work scheme designed for unemployed Maori called Whare Tapere which was put together by the members of Herbs and Hugh Lynn from Mascot recording studio.

Some of the artists he has performed with over the years include Hello Sailor, Midge Marsden, Backdoor Blues Band, The Blues Brothers Revue, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Nathan Haines, Emma Paki and the television shows Pio’s Place and Pete & Pio among others.

Daryn comes from a family of entertainers.

His grandfather Kahu Kuranui was a tenor of repute, who worked with Peter Logan and his Serenaders, Tommy & Rose Kahi, Martin Winiata, The Tui’s with Monty Graham, The Katherine Dunham Show and Porgy & Bess with Inia Te Wiata in 1964.

Daryn’s grandmother Violet Edith was an expert of the Hula and led a troupe of dancers and singers on many shows throughout the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s.

Violet was also the wardrobe mistress for Katherine Dunham when her show

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Billy’s career started in 1958 when Ray Columbus asked him to join his band. From there Billy went on to work with acts such as Saki & The Jive Five, Max Merritt and The Meteors, The Keil Isles, Headband, Billy Thorpe, Sonny Day Band, Ray Woolf Band, Midge Marsden, Suzanne Lynch, Dave Dobbyn, Shona Laing, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Georgie Fame and Billy T James and these are just the New Zealand names!

His accomplishments are too many to mention.

Daryn has been asked many times if he feels any pressure at all, having such big shoes to fill. “I admit, at first, when I was younger I did feel a little like that. But as you get older you get past it. I am often asked if having a father such as mine who has achieved so much, if it’s helped me in my career. I think to a certain extent it may have opened a few doors but as you develop your craft and become a better musician you soon find that everything you achieve is based on your skills and not your name. I always used to get, and still do, the old, ‘Your Billy’s boy aren’t you?’ And I just turned to them with a smile and said, ‘no, he’s my father’ “.

Daryn is currently traveling South East Asia touring the 5 Star hotel circuit with a pop cover band. The contracts usually last anywhere from three to five months at a time.

Daryn has worked in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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“The good thing about traveling out here is that I get to experience many different cultures and meet a diverse group of people which is fantastic. Of course I’m always quick to say I’m from Aotearoa.

If there’s one thing I will never forget, it’s where I come from.”

Daryn has three children, Nichole, Noah and Meagan. As of yet none of them is involved in the music industry but it’s still early days.

Daryn is based in Singapore now. He hasn’t been home for about five years so he is due for a visit back to New Zealand soon to visit the whanau.

Billy currently lives in the far north and runs a modest recording studio from his home and has recorded twelve albums, three of which were Tui Award winners.

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Angela Evans Talofa lava o lo’u igoa o Angela Evans.

Ou te fa’afetai mo le avanoa ua tu’uina mai mo a’u ou te faia ai lenei galuega fesoasoani ai ile mamalu o le atunu’u Aotearoa.

Ou te fa’a moemoe o lea fa’amalieina o tou finagalo I lenei galuega ua au faia mo se lumana’I o le atunu’u Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

As Angela attended a Catholic College in Wellington, her intentions were clear and evident that she would pursue a career involving a definite element of administration and office skills.

Patently, her first job was in an office environment, campaigning through this, she further continued to study at Victoria University majoring in aspects of a Psychology Degree.

With these credentials in tow, this undeniably grounded her for any prospective career.

Eighteen years down the track, numerous expeditions overseas, a docile husband (bless him), two exceedingly challenging teenagers, one virtuous four year old and not to mention an exorbitant mortgage, what more could one ask for?

If you would like to read more, you can visit Daryn’s website: www.groovemeisters.com or Billy’s website: www.billykristian.com

An opportunity presented itself within the ‘Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’ seeking an Administrator in which Angela expressed keen interest. Proceeding with all the courses of action, she was elated to find that she was successful in her application.

Since her family possesses an imposing significance for her, the role has unquestionably opened up an opportunity to spend more time with them so as a result she embraces her new position with enthusiasm and optimistically anticipates a considerable period within the Incorporation.

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How To Set Up A Maori Reservation Any Maori freehold land, General land or Crown land can be set aside as a Maori Reservation.

A Maori Reservation can be established for a variety of purposes including but not limited to Marae, urupa, village site, papakainga and any other wahi tapu.

Once a Maori Reservation is established, control of the land passes to the nominated trustees. The trustees are then responsible to all beneficiaries.

These beneficiaries may include non-owners depending on how the Maori Reservation is set up.

The benefits of a Maori Reservation are that land cannot be alienated while the reservation exists.

There is also the possibility that Rates may be waived depending on the circumstances.

In order to establish a Maori Reservation, application must be made to the Maori Land Court. When deciding whether to set aside land as a Maori Reservation, the Court takes into account:

The following should be filed with the application: • a sketch plan, • notice of meeting, • minutes of the meeting, • owners’ consent (this may also be the minutes of the meeting), • trustees’ consent, • fee (currently $61.00).

The Court will then conduct a Hearing regarding the application. The Court, however, cannot make Orders to set aside the land as a Maori Reservation; it can only make a recommendation to Te Puni Kokiri that a Maori Reservation be established.

• any objections,

Te Puni Kokiri then creates the Maori Reservation by issuing a Gazette Notice in the New Zealand Gazette. The Court can then issue Orders appointing trustees to administer the Maori Reservation.

• the best overall use, management and development of the land,

Once the Maori Reservation is established, upon application to the Court it can:

• the degree of support or opposition,

• be cancelled in full or part,

• adequacy of notice.

• have its purpose redefined,

Prior to an application being made, a meeting of owners is required. All land owners and interested parties must be sufficiently notified of the meeting. This could be by letter or newspaper advertisement.

• have additional land included,

• the owners’ opinion, • the merits of the proposal,

The notice should include: • the land,

• have the beneficiaries redefined.

It is also important to note that land cannot be set aside as a Maori Reservation if it is mortgaged or has any other charge against it.

Source: Te Pouwhenua July 2008

• the name of the Trust associated with the land (if any), • the purpose of the Reservation, • for whom the Reservation is set aside, • any other agenda items, for example; the election of trustees.

Following the meeting of owners, application can be made to the Court. Application forms can be acquired from your local Maori Land Court or the Maori Land Court website.

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FARMING AS A CAREER? WAIRARAPA MOANA FARMS CADET PROGRAMME Readers are reminded of the Cadetship programme available to shareholders and their descendants. For further information contact Ngaere at the office .

Wairarapa Moana Farms UPDATE

RAIN AND PASTURE GROWTH AT LAST‌.WE NEEDED IT!!

It is with much relief that we can report that the current status of pasture and stock condition is nearing a more normalised season. Even though the weather reports during July and early August have been alarming on a national scale with significant rainfall levels, the pumice soils at WMF have drained well and the effect of very few frosts has enabled us to record significant pasture growth and we are climbing out of the drought effect conditions nicely.

As reported in previous updates the financial results for the year just completed have been impacted adversely by the effect of the severe drought in the Waikato region during the 2008 summer and autumn. If we were to put a cost on the drought the effect on profitability would be approximately $2.5 million dollars when you consider the lost production and the cost to ensure animal health is maintained to best farming practice. On the flip side, financially the valuations of pasture land have continued with significant increases in

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Looking for keen, reliable, logical individuals who are willing to work in a team environment, can start tomorrow and join the existing team.

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Recreational activities such as hunting, fishing and boating on your doorstep! Come and work on your farms in the Southern Waikato.

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value as the commodity driven global market continues to perform strongly and the outlook in the near to medium term remaining upbeat.

Looking forward, the coming season should see an increase in revenue across the Dairy Platform with the predicted payout already benchmarked at $7.00 per kg of milk-solids. Clearly, we are assuming that the season is normal and not predicting another 20% production hit due to drought conditions.

However, everyone should bear in mind that industry costs have generally risen 35% in the last year with fertiliser, fuel, supplement and staffing leading the way, hence it is not oneway traffic to bottom line profitability going forward.

Both the Sheep and Beef Unit and Dairy Platform have had a good start to the new season. Both farming units are now working together as a group and the noted difference of previous seasons is that now the Sheep and Beef Unit is becoming a key support for the Dairy Platform.

We have also supplied the first milk through the two new 54-rotary sheds completed in July and are nearing the completion (some minor fencing and racers to complete which have been delayed by the significant rainfall) of all Capex planned for the previous season which ensures all planned effective hectares are in use on farm for the coming season.

This season Wairarapa Moana will have a total of thirteen farms supplying milk to Fonterra and 60% of those are now fully managed internally by Wairarapa Moana management.

The key focus now is to ensure pasture management is accurate and planned. We are turning this area of concern into an opportunity by ensuring management on farm accurately measure pasture growth and ensure pasture quality is maintained for their stock intake. If this is achieved then the results will be seen in production and flow into financial performance at a later date. With the new management structure in place there has been a significant amount of time focused on this area to ensure staff have the knowledge and continual support regarding pasture management. It is a team effort by all and requires constant communication but I am comfortable that the proactive decision-making and favourable climate conditions are adding value that will be realised over time.

Andy MacLeod

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Shareholders residing overseas will continue to be paid by cheque. If, however, the shareholder living overseas holds a bank account in New Zealand you may elect to have your dividend paid into this account.

Bank account details are required to be verified by the bank. This means the office does not accept bank account numbers over the phone.

Please be reminded that if you are required to provide new bank account details because you have changed your banking facility or your account has been closed, please call the office to request a Direct Credit account form.

New Zealand IRD Number If we hold your IRD number you will pay 19.5% in dividend tax. If we do not hold your IRD number your dividend will be taxed at the rate of 39%.

Shareholders – you will only receive the lower rate of taxation if you have provided the Incorporation with your New Zealand Inland Revenue Department number.

Contact Ngaere Webb with any inquiries relating to shareholding in Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

The following is a selection of Unclaimed Dividends that are held in the office. If you are able to provide any information that may enable the office to make contact with these shareholders or their descendants please contact Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624 or ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz EDWARD HENRY LUCAS-TIPENE WINNIEATA TAYLOR TE AO HEMI HENI KIRI KAA TAUEKI WARIHI REWI HONE NGATA PETER MATENGA DIANNE JANE AHIPENE STEPHEN MAIRE AHIPENE WIREMU TE WHAITI LINDA WAIMARIE COWAN TAHU EDWIN TANERAU TE RINA TE WAIROA HUTANA RENA TINSLEY SIMON PETER CHAPMAN RUTH JACQUELINE HARRIS HIKURANGI WAENGA NGARANGI HAWEA RANGI PENE TAI MANIHERA EMMA THOMPSON DAISY MARGARET PARKER HAZEL MEIHANA JOY LYDIA BETTY PATERSON FRANCIS RONA BENASSI WALLACE ROBERT TERATA

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The team at the Wairarapa Moana office in Masterton is: Charmaine Kawana, Ngaere Webb, Angela Evans, Annette Pile and Henare Manaena. If you have any questions please give us a call or send a fax, email or letter.

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Payment of dividends to shareholders resident in New Zealand is now made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts only.

Shareholders resident in New Zealand no longer receive cheques.

This is the current policy of the Incorporation.

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Freephone: 0800 662 624 Email: info@wairarapamoana.org.nz