Applications for the Scholarship close on 31 May each year

›› CORRECTION: The opening article about Nuki

Gordon, the son of Hinerau (nee Mason) and Ray (Dodo) Gordon was incorrect. It should have read:

Nuki Gordon, the son of Rawinia Mason and

Ray (Dodo) Gordon…

Wairarapa Moana apologises for the error.

To fulfill their quota, commercial paua divers are taking the easy option by gathering paua directly off the beach. They deplete the easy accessible beach area which then leaves nothing for the general public. Coastal residents are annoyed with ‘lazy’ commercial fishermen fulfilling their quota from popular beach areas because by the time the general public arrives to gather their regulation ten paua, there’s nothing left. “They talk about poachers cleaning out the area but these guys are the worst and they’re protected by the Fishing Industry”. Built in 1912 the Martinborough Town hall is at serious risk of tumbling down. Constructed out of clay bricks with no reinforcing bars installed, the hall has been identified as an earthquake risk. The hall is listed as a heritage building but the cost to bring it up to scratch could prove quite expensive. A public meeting scheduled for the end of November may decide its future. The Whaiora Medical Centre in Masterton provides low-cost GP services for Ma¯ori and Pacific Islanders and for those that cannot afford healthcare. As a general health practice Whaiora set very high standards and worked very hard to achieve accreditation. As a result, they have received what can only be described as a “Super Warrant of Fitness: from an accreditation system run by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Nga¯ti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangita¯ne are working with Whaiora Medical Centre and Te Hauora Ru¯nanga o Wairarapa on a joint proposal to become a Government recognised Wha¯nau Ora provider. Wha¯nau Ora is a wha¯nau-centred approach to wha¯nau wellbeing and development with an inclusive approach that will provide services and opportunities to families throughout the Wairarapa. Pongaroa Hotel celebrated 100 years with a centennial celebration to mark the historic occasion. Originally the hotel started out as the Bank of New Zealand and about the late 1940s the building became the Pongaroa Hotel. On the centennial celebration programme was the Rodger Fox Big Band, the Tui girls, a 1911 period dress competition along with kids activities and good old-fashion country food with the day’s celebration ending with an evening of dance and entertainment.

Next year, Makoura College will be one of eight schools in New Zealand to open a Military Service Academy. Operating in association with the New Zealand Defence Force, the military-focused programmes are designed to encourage students to continue with their education within a motivating and disciplined learning environment. At risk 15, 16 and 17-year olds are dropping out of school yet studies have shown that academies of this type have helped to improve student behaviour, academic achievement while working towards NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy.

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.

Zenda Meri Parkinson Peter Reiri Russell Witoki Cole Lucky Ngatuere Steven Samuel LapalapaTeaporo Reiri Kaitiaki Trust Brian Reiri Mere Clayton Molly Evelyn Ruka-Montgomery Wha¯nau Trust Tareha Rana Kipa Kaitiaki Trust Wiremu Reiri Kathleen Rose Thompson Susan Ballantyne William Mason Bruce Tim MacDonald Anthony William Te Tau Shirley Lois Naomi Crawford Roimata Tukapua Marau Hamuera Russell Mum Nirama Fiona Taueki Regan Maynard Rose Pamela Hesketh Jonas Ross Ward Reuben Tuari Stewart David Wenborn Paul Robert Love Olive Kawana Te Kama Phillip Paewai Ann Elizabeth Campbell Melanie Whatarau Carole Tapa

Shareholder Bank Account Details

Payment of dividends to shareholders resident in New Zealand is made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts. Shareholders resident in New Zealand no longer receive cheques. Shareholders residing overseas will continue to be paid by cheque unless the shareholder holds a bank account in New Zealand and elects to have the dividend paid into the New Zealand bank account.

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

The office cannot accept bank account numbers over the phone, fax, 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.

Contact Ngaere Webb for all shareholding inquiries with Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

50 Unclaimed Dividends

The following is a selection of Unclaimed Dividends. 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 on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624 or ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz

ERNEST GEORGE BOYD JOHN JAMES CHAPMAN CHRISTIE OTENE BARCELLO WHA ¯ NAU TRUST ARAPERE TAMIHANA ESTATE ROPOAMA MAAKA TERESA WALKER STEVEN NGAIRO PAORA TE WHA ¯ NAU PANI MATENGA

WHA ¯ NAU TRUST MARIANNA HINEKURA TIKAO MAUREEN MCDONALD RENA FITZGERALD HENARE POHATU GEORGINA MASON NINIWA JOSEPHINE TAUEKI RONA MARAMA NATHAN MANIHERA MARSH WHA ¯ NAU TRUST ELENA ERINA MOMO JOHN RIWAI JURY JAMES ROSS JAMES CARROLL NGATOTO WIRIHANA KINO MATENGA NGAWAITA TAUEKI RUTU NGAIRO SANDRA RAKI LLOYD HARDEN WHA ¯ NAU TRUST IAN REIRI JOHN PIRIKA JOSEPHINE WELLS WAIORIKI PAEWAI MARU IHAIA TAMIHANA DENNIS HOHAIA MCCLELAND WILLIAM GEORGE POUHIKI PALMER RIRIA PATRICIA JEPSEN HINE HEMI MURI HAWEA HEMI STEPHEN MURRAY DUDER WAYNE CLENDON GALLOWAY LEONIE MEREANA GALLOWAY PAORA R SMILER EREURA NGARORI KINGI RORA NGARORI KINGI NGAHINA TAUEKI HERA TAUEKI TAMAIRANGI O A WILTSHIRE HEKENUI CARTER ERUETI HANITA HANITA GEORGE PITA FLOOD MITA PAEWAI CHRISTOPHER NEPHI HODGES

We are always interested in talking to you about news for the Mailer. Please let us know if you would like to contribute an article or pa¯nui or if you would like us to interview someone for future editions.

Closing Dates for Articles for the Mailer Closing Date Distribution Date Friday, February 17, 2012 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Friday, May 4, 2012 Wednesday, May 30, 2012

C o n t a c ti n g W a ir a r a p a M o a n a

The team at the Wairarapa Moana office in Masterton is: Charmaine Kawana, Ngaere Webb, Tia Tuuta and Henare Manaena. If you have any questions please contact us. Freepost 158415 Wairarapa Moana House PO Box 2019 4 Park Avenue Kuripuni Masterton 5810 Masterton 5842 Ph: 06 370 2608 Freephone: 0800 662 624 Fax: 06 370 2609 Email: info@wairarapamoana.org.nz