Issue 19 September 2010

WAIRARAPA M OANA ISSUE NINETEEN: TEKAU MA IWA SEPTEMBER 2010

Miraka Construction Underway “ Taking control over the processing of our milk and selling our products directly in to niche markets is a key strategic goal”

IN THIS ISSUE: p2 Waitangi Tribunal Report Handover Ceremony p4 South Africans Are Struggling To Play Good Rugby But They Can Milk Cows p5 Papawai Marae p6 2010 Annual General Meetings p7 2010 Pre Annual General Meetings and 2010 Elections p8 Awhina Group p8 Wairarapa Moana Exhibition – Reminder p9 Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Update p10 Papawai-Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Scholarship Hui p10 Shareholder/ Beneficiary Search p11 Wairarapa in Brief p12 50 Unclaimed Dividends p12 Shareholder Bank Account Details

Photo model of the finished factory

Exciting times for Wairarapa Moana Incorporation who has joined forces with Tuaropaki Trust to establish Miraka Limited and create an integrated value chain operation.

Groundwork to build the Miraka milkprocessing plant at Mokai, 30 kilometres north-west of Taupo, is underway and will be operational for the new season in August 2011. On establishment the plant will process approximately 210 million litres of milk and produce 32,000 tonnes of whole milk powder per annum. At its peak the plant will be processing 1.1 million litres of milk each day.

“Taking control over the processing of our milk and selling our products directly in

to niche markets is a key strategic goal,” said Kingi Smiler, chair of Wairarapa Moana Incorporation. “This will ensure we achieve long-term sustainable returns for shareholders. The project has been outlined to the shareholders at the previous two AGMs and at this year’s AGM to be held at Mokai commencing Friday 29 October, shareholders will see first-hand the site where the plant is being built.”

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Waitangi Tribunal Report Handover Ceremony On 26th June at Te Ore Ore Marae, the Waitangi Tribunal handed over its longawaited report on the Crown’s Treaty breaches in the Wairarapa and Tararua region.

The first claims for the region were registered as early as December 1988, with the Wairarapa Moana/Pou-a-Kani claimants lodging its claim on behalf of shareholders in August 1989.

Hearings did not start until March 2004 and although they were concluded in March 2005, the Waitangi Tribunal, despite its best endeavours, was not able to furnish a final report until 2010 (some 4 years late!). Nevertheless, the content of the report is well worth the wait. The report finds all of the key claims issues raised by the region are well founded and goes on to outline a number of clear and specific findings and recommendations. It provides us with a very strong platform to begin our negotiations with the Crown. It is a large report, so here is a very brief outline of the content of the report.

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First and foremost, in relation to the Wairarapa Lakes, the Tribunal found that our property rights were “overridden, disregarded, and dishonoured” by the Crown during the events that led to the transfer of ownership of the lakes to the Crown. And while the Crown acknowledged during the hearings that its failures were ‘regrettable’, the Tribunal found that the Crown’s culpability was altogether more serious and breached the principles of the Treaty – specifically its duties

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s Kingi Smiler and Judge Wainwright

of active protection, and to act with the utmost good faith. As a result, the Tribunal made the following recommendations: • The return of the bed of Wairarapa Moana including Lake Wairarapa, Lake Onoke and such of their surrounds that are not in private ownership; • The gift of any land in Crown ownership adjacent to either of the two lakes as a reserve/s; • Payment of compensation to Wairarapa Moana Incorporation for the cost of the Mangakino township leases; and • A re-assessment of the compensation paid to owners for the loss of land taken by the Crown to build the Maraetai dams.

It is important to note that the Wairarapa-Tararua area was one of the first areas in New Zealand to have suffered land confiscation (raupatu) at the hands of the Crown. The Tribunal found the confiscation was “disproportionate to the offences that had been committed” and constituted a breach of the Treaty.

Article contributed by Murray Hemi

The report itself is three volumes and runs to almost 1200 pages. It is probably the most comprehensive historical record of the region’s early colonial experiences. It captures all of the traditional and historical experiences of our people and their relationship with the land (and lakes), the early settlers, and the Crown and its agents.

The other matters that the Tribunal found were most striking and historically distinctive included (1) the attempts by early Wairarapa Māori to lease (and not sell) land to new settlers; (2) the desire of Wairarapa Māori to be an integral part of the lives and activities of the settlers, and to share a common destiny; (3) the Kotahitanga parliament housed at Papawai; (4) the destruction of the 70-Mile bush; and (5) the speed of the changes inflicted upon the region (e.g. the loss of 1.5 million acres of land between 1853 and 1854).

The Crown, for its part, conceded that undue pressure was placed on some owners of blocks to complete Crown purchases, that it failed adequately to delineate and protect reserves agreed upon in land purchases, that it did not pay the 5% koha to owners of some blocks (despite contractual obligations), and also that it unreasonably delayed issuing Crown grants to Māori where these were promised.

The Tribunal agreed with the Crown’s concession “that it failed actively to protect the lands of Wairarapa Māori to the

extent that today Wairarapa and Tāmaki-nui-ā-Rua Māori are virtually landless, and this was a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles”. It noted also that the promises made by the Crown to provide education and health services were significant in persuading Wairarapa Māori to let the Crown purchase their land. The Crown failed to establish these services. Thus, the Crown gained Māori consent to the sale of their land under false pretences. These actions, the Tribunal said, constituted a breach of contract, and a breach of articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty.

Throughout the Report, it is clear that the Tribunal found that many of the actions of the Crown undermined our capacity to engage with settlement on equal terms and on a self-sustaining basis. In the end, the land left to Wairarapa Māori by the Crown effectively precluded us from engaging with the settler economy, except as wage labourers and subsistence farmers. It goes a long way to explaining why we are at such a poor state today!

Kia ora mai tatau katoa Kāti ake rā e rau rangatira mā.

We will be discussing with you the Mandating Process for Treaty claims as set out in detail in the Notices of Meeting booklet for discussion at Pre-AGM meetings and the AGM in Mangakino.

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Other participants in the venture include Waipapa 9 Trust, Hauhangaroa Partnership, Tauhara Moana Trust, Huiarau Farms, the Māori Trustee, Te Awahohonu Forest Trust Limited and Global Dairy Network. Miraka Limited will be 80% Māori owned.

In the first year of operations the plant will produce whole milk powder with the capacity for further development into anhydrous milk fat manufacture, which will be customised for niche markets.

Environmental sustainable practices are a key focus for Miraka. The plant will use renewable energy from

the Tuaropaki geothermal power station; the Tuaropaki worm farm will process DAF sludge and wastewater will be processed and irrigated back onto farmland. Other possible uses for the water being explored, as well, are to reticulate the water back to the hydroponic glasshouses, which Tuaropaki have on the site.

Mokai is centrally located with good access to quality milk supply. It is expected that milk for the factory will be sourced within a 30 km radius of the plant.

The search for a Chief Executive to run the factory is happening now and an appointment is expected by October.

Site piling in progress

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SOUTH AFRICANS ARE STRUGGLING TO PLAY GOOD RUGBY BUT THEY CAN MILK COWS

Thankfully, the Wairarapa Moana farming season is looking more prepared and planned than my native rugby team in the 2010 season. Maybe sport is like farming where the unexpected can happen but who would have guessed South Africa would go home with no points in the recent Tri Nations matches against the All Blacks in New Zealand.

My name is Japie Nortje and I arrived in New Zealand in 2005 along with other members of my family. I had two years dairy farming in the district until 2007 when I applied for a manager’s position with Wairarapa Moana on Farm 9 with 840 cows.

Coaches Andy MacLeod and Chris Berry are expecting to see the teams bring their A game in the upcoming seasonal matches. With top-notch facilities the team feels it is well equipped, well trained and well prepared for the next challenges it faces.

During that first season I watched as the neighbouring farm was converted from Sheep and Beef to Dairy with new sheds, houses and fencing resulting in a very nice farm for the future. At the end of that season an opportunity came about where I was given the chance to manage both the existing Farm 9 and the new Farm 14. For management purposes we often now refer to it as Farm 23 or I call it “Springbok Lane”.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our loyal fans the trustees and board of WMI and are looking forward to welcoming you onto the field at the AGM, hosted on your home soil this year!

We are just starting our 3rd season with this Farm 23 setup. We now manage over 650 hectares of dairy land, two sheds, nine staff members and over 1,700 cows. Last year which was a drought we managed to produce over 600,000 milk solids and this year the target is closer to 700,000 milk solids. Therefore, as I am often told by management we are effectively responsible for over 20% of Wairarapa production on the Dairy Units.

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The five team players on Farm 9, led by captain Hekkie du Plessis, call the 50-aside shed their home ground. The four players of Team 14, with myself as captain, have the privilege of calling a brand new 54-bale rotary shed with meal feeders home. Having the meal feeders has proven to be a major contributing factor in the 80th minute of the season as it is ensuring sustainability of top production from cows during the challenging climatic conditions and also enabled us to winter cows for the last two seasons.

Japie and kids at the milking shed

Papawai Marae

Improvement Continues on the Papawai Mangarara Stream Despite a particularly wet start to the month, July saw a flurry of activity in and around the Papawai Marae and in particular the restoration of the Papawai Stream.

The team who assisted in the planting on the Papawai Stream for Matariki and Arbor Day 2010.

Early in the month, around sixty children and parents from Hadlow School in Masterton visited Papawai and spent the morning planting along the banks of the stream.

Assisted by senior students from Kuranui College, staff from JR’s Orchards, Bryan Tucker, Don Bell and his team from GWRC, and members of the Papawai Stream Care Group, the children dug holes and planted almost 800 trees, shrubs and flaxes along the stream in an area cleared of cracked willow last year. Following the planting, all were welcomed on to Papawai Marae where they were treated to a brief history of Papawai and the stream restoration project before enjoying lunch.

Later in the month we received great news with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) New Zealand in association with the Tindall Foundation announcing a grant of $10,000 to the Papawai Mangarara Stream Care Group for further clearing and planting along the stream.

“The Papawai Community Trust is extremely proud to have the recognition and support of such a renowned conservation organisation and the fact that WWF has seen fit to support the project is very pleasing.”

Peter Rewi Chair Papawai Stream Care Group

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2010 Annual

General Meetings WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST

Site Visits

Agenda 29 October, 2010 (Friday) Mokai Marae, Tirohanga Road, Mokai, Taupo:

1. Pōwhiri

3.00pm

2. Visit to Miraka Site and Tuaropaki Operations

4.00pm

3. Dinner

6.00pm

4. Registration

7.00pm – 8.00pm

30 October, 2010 (Saturday) Mangakino Area School, Karamu Street, Mangakino:

1. Farm Visit 2. Arrive back at Mangakino Area School

7.30am 12.00pm

3. Registration re-opens

12.00pm – 1.15pm

4. Lunch

12.15pm – 1.15pm

5. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM

1.15pm – 3.00pm

6. Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM

3.15pm – 4.30pm

This year shareholders and whānau will have the opportunity to stay at Mokai Marae, accommodation and meals will be provided. The pōwhiri will commence at 3.00pm on Friday 29th October. After the pōwhiri, we will have the opportunity to visit the Miraka site, the milk factory being built by joint venture partners Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and Tuaropaki Trust. We will also be taken on a tour of the Tuaropaki operations, the glasshouses and geothermal powerhouse, situated at Mokai. This is a great opportunity for those who can make it.

As is usual, when we hold our AGMs in Mangakino, there will be a visit to our farms on the Saturday morning. Buses will leave the Mangakino Area School promptly at 7.30am. There will be no services available at the school during the farm visit between 7.30am and 12.00pm.

To ensure there is sufficient transport provided for everyone wanting to go on the site visits Friday and Saturday morning, please fill in the attendance form that is with the AGM information and return it to the office.

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2010 PRE-AGM MEETINGS A review of the pre-AGM meetings was undertaken at the completion of the 2009 meetings and we are pleased to confirm that the pre-AGM meetings will continue this year.

The purpose of these meetings is to review the Annual Report, discuss ordinary and special resolutions as indicated in the Notice of Meeting booklet and to update shareholders and whānau on the Wairarapa Moana Trust activities.

If you are unable to attend this year’s AGM in Mangakino, this is an ideal opportunity for you to hear what’s been happening down on the farms and to reflect on the Trust’s annual activities.

At the completion of the meeting a light lunch will be provided so please ensure you contact the office on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 so we can confirm numbers for venues and catering.

We look forward to seeing you and your whānau at a meeting near you.

ROTORUA Heritage Rotorua Hotel, Cnr Froude and Tyron Streets, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

Saturday 2 October 10.00am – 12.30pm

NAPIER Napier War Memorial Conference Centre, Marine Parade, Napier

Saturday 2 October 11.00am – 1.30pm

AUCKLAND Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre, 63 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland

Sunday 3 October 10.30am – 1.00pm

WELLINGTON James Cook Hotel, 147 The Terrace, Wellington

Sunday 3 October 10.00am – 12.30pm

MASTERTON Copthorne Solway Park, High Street, Masterton

Saturday 9 October 9.00am – 11.30am

GISBORNE Portside Hotel, 2 Reads Quay, Gisborne

Saturday 9 October 9.00am – 11.30am

CHRISTCHURCH Holiday Inn on Avon, 356 Oxford Terrace, Central City, Christchurch

Sunday 10 October 11.00am – 1.30pm

2010 Elections

WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST Tame Matiaha and Lynnette Whata retire by rotation at this year’s Annual General Meeting.

Both members are eligible for a second term and both members are offering to stand for reelection.

Nomination forms for the two vacancies are available from the Wairarapa Moana Office.

Nominations will close Friday October 15, 2010 at 5.00pm. Late nominations will not be considered.

Voting for the two vacancies will take place at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Mangakino on Saturday October 30, 2010.

WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION Kingi Smiler and Mark Rutene retire by rotation at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Both members are available for re-election.

Nominations for the two vacancies close Friday September 17, 2010 at 5.00pm.

Candidate profiles and postal voting papers will be distributed to shareholders, with a current address on the share register, by Friday October 8, 2010.

Postal votes must be received at the office by 5.00pm, Wednesday October 27, 2010.

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WMI part of successful $1 billion plus Collaboration of Māori Entities – Awhina Group Awhina Group is a collaboration of a number of central North Island Trusts and Incorporations. It includes the Taupo-based Waipapa 9 Trust who won the prestigious 2010 Ahuwhenua Trophy – Bank of New Zealand Māori Excellence in Farming competition for its’ outstanding dairying operation.

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is also an active member in Awhina.

Awhina Chair, Sam Andrews, says “We are all tied together as kaitiaki for taonga tuku iho and with our focus on future generations, Awhina has become a real powerhouse and leading example of collaboration not only in this region but nationally”.

Waipapa 9 Trust Chairman and Awhina participant, Dawson Haa, said at the Ahuwhenua Trophy awards evening earlier in the year that their success is an example of the increasing sophistication and strength of the Māori farming sector.

Wairarapa Moana Exhibition ... Reminder The Wairarapa Moana Exhibition – History of the Lake opens at Aratoi on Saturday 6 November 2010.

If you have anything relevant to the Wairarapa Moana stories that you would like to share, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in material i.e. images or objects, including taonga that could be displayed relating to Wairarapa Moana and the settlement of Pouakani.

For further information, please contact Haami Te Whaiti, Curator Māori, Aratoi phone 06 370 0001 or email haami@aratoi.co.nz

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WMI Director and Awhina participant, Te Horipo Karaitiana, says “Integrated value chain and increasing productivity is essential to increasing the well-being of New Zealand. The Māori economy is critical to this. Awhina is an example of collaboration of scale that focused on looking beyond the farm gate and striving for best practice in our operations”.

Andy MacLeod, WMI General Manager, says that last year the collective made over 7,500 tonnes of supplement purchases with the focus on value and securing a consistent supply chain. The collective will continue to build relationships as a group to maximise economies of scale while also improving suppliers ability to understand the strategy and ensure they can meet our requirements. Awhina meetings are also an opportunity for management teams to share knowledge about strategic opportunities and business risks and this adds value to each Trust involved.

Participating Trusts and Incorporations include: • Hauhangaroa Partnership • Waipapa Trust • Te Awahohonu Forest Trust (Tarawera Station) • Tuaropaki Trust • Wairarapa Moana Incorporation • Te Paiaka Lands Trust • Tauhara Moana Trust • Tiroa E & Te Hape B Trusts • Te Putahitanga O Nga Ara Trust

marae update

Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae

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We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide an update regarding the activities of our Marae community.

Treaty of Waitangi Claim

Our main focus remains fulfilling the long-term vision of re-building our Marae complex. We are very fortunate to have whānau who have stepped up and offered their support in all areas that are required to progress the strategies of Marae development. We are also very appreciative of the support from our local community and would like to acknowledge the donation of artwork by local artist, Pat White. The funding team is looking to collect further donations in order to organise a major auction.

Marae whānau at development hui held March 2010

The Waitangi Tribunal handover of the Wairarapa ki Tararua Report on June 26th provided findings and strong recommendations towards the injustices faced by our tipuna.

Hurunui-o-rangi whānau can be proud and satisfied that the claim they registered with the Tribunal was heard and accepted and furthermore, validated the prejudices that our tipuna suffered as a result of the Public Works Act. Our tipuna that protested strongly against the taking of their lands, their voices will always be heard.

The Tribunal recommendations demonstrate that the efforts of our tipuna were recognised and acknowledged.

Our Treaty claims representatives Frances Reiri-Smith and Henare Manaena continue to meet with the wider claims community to progress the Mandating Strategy for presentation back to our claimants at a later stage.

The design team has recently met with local architect, David Kernohan, who has offered his support and we look forward to the feedback at our next meeting on 19th September.

The focus teams are diligently working within their separate streams and anyone wanting to offer their support can attend our next development hui or contact the following: • • • •

Funding Team – Aunty Mihi Namana 06 3708171 Design Team – Marlene Matiaha 027 3197235 Membership and Skill Register Team – Hine Webster 06 3771496 Communications Team – Henare Manaena 06 3789413

Schedule of Meetings Marae Trustees Development Hui 2.00 PM AT MARAE

From administrator to ...

After two-and-a-half years with the team at Wairarapa Moana House in Masterton Annette Pile was farewelled at a luncheon on Friday 30th July.

Annette is following a long-standing passion of hers and entering into the holistic health sector. From administrator ... to masseuse – training in the art of massage. We would like to wish Annette well in fulfilling her passion and for having the strength and determination to make such a dramatic change in career fields. We look forward at having the opportunity to experience her new-found skills but only after she’s graduated and maybe at whānau rates!

All the best for the future Annette

Sunday, September 19 Sunday, November 21 Sunday, January 16, 2011 Marae Committee Hui 2.00 PM AT MARAE

Sunday, October 17 December – to be advised

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Papawai-Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Scholarship Hui The 2010 secondary school scholarship hui was held at Papawai Marae, on Saturday 10th April. The day was sunny and warm – perfect for the task in-store for the 28 plus scholarship recipients and their 42 whānau.

The proceedings got underway with a welcome from Chairman Paora Ammunson after which whānau were introduced to trustees and the work undertaken on behalf of the Trust.

Certificates recognising the scholarship recipients were then presented.

Following this, Peter Rewi, Chairman of the Papawai Stream Care Group was introduced and gave the background on the restoration of the Papawai Stream and then everyone went to view the stream at the back of the Marae.

All excited and with tools in hand, the walk over to Tilsons Creek on the Papawai-Kaikōkirikiri Trust Farm began. Once everyone had arrived, Warren Field and Don Bell, from Greater Wellington Regional Council, ensured everyone was aware of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of planting and the safe use of equipment … then the real work began.

the day. It was decided that a small group would come back at a later date to plant the 90 leftovers. A welcomed lunch was provided at Papawai Marae after which the recipients and their whānau departed. The Trust has received positive feedback regarding the planting at Tilsons Creek amongst which ‘our kids were new to the tools on hand but they got great satisfaction taking part in the kaupapa and look forward to seeing the outcome of the restoration in years to come’.

A small group of nine met on an over-cast Saturday in late May and planted the remaining 90 plants. We are pleased to confirm that all plants are looking healthy and have survived the transplant.

The trustees wish to acknowledge Warren, Don and Peter for their organisation and commitment to the kaupapa and to our scholarship recipients and their whānau, ka mau te wehi!

Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua.

Man disappears but the land is permanent.

The ground was fairly hard with an abundance of rocks but in the limited time available a total of 380 plants were planted alongside Tilsons Creek.

When it was time to return to Papawai Marae for lunch there were still 90 plants that had not found a home on

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.

Merley Dennis

Katie Ririnui

Sandra Ririnui

Michael Joseph Pestno

Ada Jane Collier

Leonie Ririnui

Patricia Thompson

Kerry Hilton Parker

Blythe Junior Ririnui

Lisa Ririnui

Hemi Matenga Whānau Trust

Fredrick Hill

Carrie Ririnui

Lucky Ririnui

Rangi Te Miha

Elizabeth Mere Down

Jackie Ririnui

Mandy Ririnui

Michael Waaka

William David Franklin

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Wairarapa in brief Wairarapa Moana descendant and past Wairarapa Moana Trust Chair, Sonya Rimene has, after seven years at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, left to take up the position of General Manager, Māori Health Services, at Plunket NZ.

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Committee of Management member, Mark Rutene, has successfully coached his Carterton team to win the Wairarapa-Bush Premier Division rugby competition for 2010.

Carterton scored three unanswered tries to beat Masterton Red Star 15-0 in the grand final played at Memorial Park, Masterton, during July.

It was a thoroughly deserved championship crown for Carterton, whose only losses over the 2010 season came in their first two matches of qualifying round play.

It was a disastrous start for a side very early touted as the competition favourites after recruiting well through the off-season but they recovered brilliantly to win 17 of their next 18 matches and draw the other.

Kahungunu ki Wairarapa wishes to announce the appointments of PJ (Paul Jason) Devonshire as its new General Manager and Deborah Davidson as Office Manager. A pōwhiri to welcome PJ and Deborah was held at Te Rangimarie Marae, Masterton, on 13 August. Annette Pile, Office Administrator, has left her position to pursue studies in Massage Therapy.

Wairarapa Moana Trust trustee, Lynnette Te-Maari Whata, has been appointed the Restorative Justice Co-ordinator for Wairarapa, working two days a week from the Wairarapa Community Link offices in Masterton.

Wairarapa Moana descendants Warren Pomana and Ririwai Fox made the semi-finals for Homai Te Pakipaki – the Māori Television karaoke competition. Ka mau te wehi!

A 16-metre sperm whale was found washed up on a lonely stretch of beach on the Palliser Coastline. The whale was found dead at the tip of a rocky outcrop between Ngawi and Mangatoetoe late in July.

When Department of Conservation (DoC) staff arrived to measure and assess the whale, the carcass had been set alight, making it impossible to properly inspect the dead mammal and robbed it of an opportunity to be properly buried. Also, the jawbone and teeth had been taken.

Both acts of mutilation are breaches of environmental law.

Wairarapa Moana descendants, all cousins, who are in their first season of playing the shortened version of indoor football, have been selected in New Zealand Futsal teams. Kelsi Rutene has made the senior women’s squad to contest the World Cup finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October, Nikki Rutene has been selected in the under-16 girls’ team to play in Sydney in January 2011 and Te Aniwaniwa Mareikura Hurihanganui has made the under-14 girls’ squad.

Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa welcomed their newest staff member, Rutu Namana, on Monday 9th August. Rutu has returned home to the Wairarapa after many years resident in Hawke’s Bay. As a stepping stone in his career, Rutu graduated in 2000 at Te Wharetakiura o Kahungunu (EIT) in Napier with Te Whakangungutanga ki ngā Tairo o Kupe (Bachelor of Arts Māori).

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Shareholder Bank Account Details Payment of dividends to shareholders resident in New Zealand is made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts. Under the current policy, shareholders resident in New Zealand no longer receive cheques.

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 the New Zealand bank account.

Bank account details are required to be verified by the bank.

The office does not accept bank account numbers over the phone, fax or email or written by letter.

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%. To receive the lower rate of taxation you must provide the Incorporation with your New Zealand Inland Revenue Department number.

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

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50 Unclaimed Dividends 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 FRANCIS RONA REORANGI BENASSI LINDA WAIMARIE COWAN KALVARNE EDWARDS GEORGE KOMENE EDWARD HENRY LUCAS-TIPENE RERENUI WAENGA LEAH MANIHERA WARETINI TE AO HEMI WARIHI REWI ROSE MARIE CARR DOREEN MAY LAMB TAHU EDWIN TANERAU ANARU RONGOTUA NAMANA RENA TINSLEY REKO TE KANI RANGIMARIE STAFFORD RAIMA MOSS MARTINI OTENE MEIHANA MASON OTENE MEIHANA UNA ANNIE RUGG HIKURANGI WAENGA RANGI PENE PAT WHATAHORO NAERA NGARANGI HAWEA EMMA THOMPSON

TAI MANIHERA JOY LYDIA BETTY PATERSON ROBERT WAYNE PARATA LEO KAWANA TIMI TE AROHA HARAWIRA HAZEL MEIHANA KUINI MATTHEWS TANGI WAIRUA HIEATT BRIAN IHAKARA PEDERSON NANCY MANIHERA JONBOY KOROINGO POTANGAROA TE IKA A TE TINA MAJOR GILLIES HUPRINI KARAITIANA KAHUTAHEI HEMI GEORGE LOVE WHAÌ„NAU TRUST WHETU BENNETT MARAMA BENNETT HENARE HERANGI ALLAN HORACE CHAPMAN MATEKINO TUHOE ERINA HUITAU MATE TOM PERA NAMANA TAREWA HEMI LURLINE KIMI REED RANGITEKAHUTIA SONNY OTENE

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