Issue 31 September 2013

WAIRARAPA M OANA ISSUE THIRTY-ONE: TORU TEKAU ma TahI SEPTEMBER 2013

Kingi Smiler Takes Top Business Award Federated Farmers 2013 Allflex Agri Business Person is Kingi Smiler, chairman of Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

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The 2013 Agri Personality is former Fonterra co-operative group chairman, Sir Henry van der Heyden.

The winners were named at the Vodafone / Federated Farmers Cream of the Crop Awards at the Feds’ annual conference in Ashburton. The awards are totally unique in that they bring together all of agriculture’s 2012-2013 major award winners.

The first Federated Farmers award was the Agri Personality of the Year. This award recognised Sir Henry van der Heyden who, over the past 12 months, has had a major influence on New Zealand farming.

The final award of the evening was the key Allflex Agri Business Person of the Year.

An independent panel reviewed the shortlist which was made up of Landcorp’s Chris Kelly, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation / Miraka Chairman Kingi Smiler and Dr John Baker ONZM, of Baker No-Tillage.

“It was a tough decision but Kingi Smiler’s gifted business leadership of Wairarapa Moana Incorporation, a founding shareholder in Māori dairy company Miraka Limited, saw him emerge as first among equals.

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Anne Carter – Local Government Commissioner Wairarapa Moana Merchandise New Premises for Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Fisheries Patrol Boat 2013 Annual General Meetings What’s happening at the 2013 AGM? 2013 Pre-AGM Meetings 2013 Elections

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Te Hokowhitu a Tū – Māori in World War 1 p8 Makirikiri Aggregated Trust – Notice p9 A Walk Down Memory Lane p9 Alexandra Gatara p10 Wairarapa in Brief p10 Shareholder/Beneficiary Search p11 Farm Update p12 50 Unclaimed Dividends p12 Shareholder Bank Account Details

“Kingi is an outstanding business person, was a former partner in Ernst & Young and holds a number of directorships across the agri-business sphere. He chairs the Tairawhiti Land Development Trust and is currently a director of Mangatu Incorporation, the Wi Pere Trust and Wellington Rugby Union.

“If that is not enough Kingi has also completed 19 Ironman competitions.

“Federated Farmers is honoured to have the support of Vodafone and Allflex in helping the industry recognise exceptional farmers and exceptional New Zealanders,” said Bruce Wills, the President of Federated Farmers.

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I will be applying the law and all the evidence will have to stack up.

Anne Carter Local Government Commissioner One of three people who will decide the future path of local Government in Wairarapa was herself born and raised in the district.

Local Government Commissioner Anne Carter is the daughter of author and historian the late Mita Carter and his wife, the late Pat Carter of Pirinoa.

Ms Carter was born in Martinborough and is an ex-pupil of Pirinoa School and Kuranui College.

Anne graduated from Victoria University in Wellington and has spent the majority of her working career in Wellington.

“I have the best of both worlds. I live and work in a vibrant capital city and I was born and raised in one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand,” she said.

Ms Carter said while her links to Wairarapa are important to her she will be professionally focused on making sure the process which will determine the district’s future governance is “open, fair and robust”.

“My professional experience has been with central Government where I have extensive experience in policy and service delivery.

“I was heavily involved in the work to reorganise local Government in Auckland,” she said.

Ms Carter was the Deputy Secretary for the Department of Internal Affairs and more recently was Executive Director of the Pike River Royal Commission.

Earlier roles included working at the Office of the Auditor General, as Chief Executive for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and as Acting Chief Executive for the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.

Early July Ms Carter, along with fellow commissioners Basil Morrison and Grant Kirby, visited Wairarapa to address all three district councils on the progress of the district’s reorganisation and the future agenda for governance.

Anne was a Board member for Wairarapa Moana Trust 2004 to 2009 and chaired the Board from 2007 to 2008.

Article courtesy of Wairarapa Times-Age Photo courtesy of Local Government Commission

Wairarapa Moana Merchandise Wairarapa Moana has a selection of clothing merchandise available for purchase.

Men’s and Women’s Polo Shirts Colours: Black and White All sizes. Price: $28.00 Black Caps: $10.00 Black Beanies: $15.00

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Umbrella Colour: Green and White Price: $20.00 To place an order, please refer to the office contact details on the back page of the Mailer.

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New Premises for Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa

Left to right standing: Nelson Rangi, KKW Board Chairman, PJ Devonshire, KKW General Manager, sitting-Kyra Hill, KKW Office Administrator.

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Iwi authority (KKW) has relocated to new premises in the heart of Masterton’s central business district. KKW leased office space at Wairarapa Moana House and with a growing database of more than 2000 registered members, the authority had outgrown its former premises and needed extra space to expand.

Nelson Rangi, Board Chairman of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, said, “The new premises will allow us to grow our cultural and social services in a way we were never able to do before”.

Frosted glass partition walls throughout are decorated with the “mangopare” (hammerhead shark) kowhaiwhai pattern which symbolises strength, agility and tenacious determination.

Mr Rangi said the new offices featured a conference room that would be thrown open to numerous affiliated Māori groups and Government agencies in Wairarapa. Installed is the latest communication and information technology that will allow for video conferencing via the internet.

The tenancy is being shared with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust, (Treaty Trust) the organisation responsible for settling all Treaty grievances with the Crown. The Trust pursues land claims on behalf of nine hapū claimant groupings including Ngāti Hinewaka, Papawai Marae, Wairarapa Moana, Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, Ngai Tumapuhia a Rangi, Te Hika o Papauma o Wairarapa, Te Oreore Marae, Akura, and Tāmaki Nui ā Rua (Dannevirke).

About fifty people attended a dawn blessing ceremony to officially open the offices followed with a celebration breakfast.

KKW was fortunate to have acquired the lease on the twostorey space at the rear of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) offices, formerly the National Bank, in Queen Street.

Mr Rangi said at least four people will be working fulltime out of the offices, including authority general manager PJ Devonshire, environmental manger Rawiri Smith, geographical information systems manager Haami Te Whaiti and administrator Kyra Hill.

MTLT specialises in leasing office and commercial premises and had worked alongside KKW to tailor the space to its needs.

Large MTLT, KKW and Treaty Trust signs were erected and are clearly visible from the adjoining Dixon Street car park.

Edited article courtesy of Wairarapa Times-Age

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Fisheries Patrol Boat The Runga Wai patrol boat (right) will be used in Wairarapa on recreational patrols and other Ministry of Fisheries operations.

Fisheries officers will be stalking waters off the Wairarapa coast in a patrol boat this summer, says Ray McKay, Ministry of Fisheries field operations manager for Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa.

Mr McKay said the 5.8-metre vessel Runga Wai was transferred about two months ago for use in Wairarapa. It will be used over coming months on compliance patrols for recreational fishing and other operations.

Patrol vessels were used to help surveillance officers check cray pots and fish-catch sizes at sea and the Runga Wai would remain in Wairarapa “for as long as there is a need”, Mr McKay said.

The fishing patrol vessel Kahurangi was lost to the region early last year after a decade of patrolling off the Wairarapa coast. Kahurangi has moved to Kaikoura and the Runga Wai transfer to Wairarapa was made in order to share some resources in the region and where they can be better used.

There are also fisheries staff and support vessels based in Wellington and Napier that were also available for use in Wairarapa.

Article and photo courtesy of Wairarapa Times-Age.

Wairarapa Moana: The Lake and Its People Wairarapa Moana: The Lake and Its People, is available for purchase by shareholders and their whānau through the Wairarapa Moana office at a cost of $35.00 each, post free in New Zealand.

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Annual General Meetings Agenda 18 October 2013 (Friday) Pouakani Marae, Mangakino

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19 October 2013 (Saturday) Mangakino Area School, Karamu Street, Mangakino

1. Registration 2. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM 3. Farm Visit 4. Lunch 5. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM 6. Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM

8.00am – 12.30pm 7.30am – 2.30pm 7.30am – 11.30am 11.45am – 12.30pm 12.30pm – 2.30pm 2.40pm – 4.15pm

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Annual General Meetings WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION Special Resolutions due at WM office Nominations close 5.00pm for election to Committee of Management Ordinary Resolutions due at WM office Notification of Special Resolutions distributed to shareholders Postal voting papers for election distributed to shareholders Ordinary Resolutions distributed to shareholders Attendance, Travel and Accommodation forms due at WM office WMI Proxy forms due at WM office by 9.00am Postal voting closes at 5.00pm for election to Committee of Management Miraka – UHT visit at Mokai at 3.30pm Pōwhiri at Pouakani Marae at 5.30pm Annual General Meetings at Mangakino Area School, Mangakino

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What’s happening at the 2013 AGM? Miraka – UHT Site Visit There will be an opportunity for whānau who wish to visit the UHT plant at the Miraka site at Mokai to do so at 3.30pm on Friday 18th October. If this is of interest to you please meet at the site. A map and directions are provided in the Notice of Meeting book.

Pouakani Marae The pōwhiri will commence at 5.30pm on Friday 18th October. Shareholders and whānau, who wish to, can stay at Pouakani Marae on the Friday and/or the Saturday evenings, with accommodation and meals provided.

Please make sure you fill in your forms so we can cater for the correct numbers. After dinner Friday, Pouakani Marae whānau will enlighten us with local kōrero.

Annual General Meetings The Incorporation’s AGM will commence on Saturday October 19th with a farm visit. Make your own way to the Mangakino Area School where buses will leave at 7.30am to take you to the farms. Don’t be late! Buses will return to the school for lunch followed by the Incorporation AGM and the Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM. IMPORTANT – All information sheets and attendance forms are enclosed in the AGM pack distributed to shareholders. Please return these forms to the office by the date indicated on the forms. The AGM pack includes: • • • • • •

The Annual Report 2013 The Notice of Meetings 2013 The Information sheet The Attendance sheet The Proxy form The Mailer, issue 31

We look forward to your involvement and please fill in and return the attendance form if you are coming to the AGM.

2013 PRE-AGM MEETINGS The purpose of these meetings is to review the Annual Report and to discuss ordinary and special resolutions as indicated in the Notice of Meeting booklet.

If you are unable to attend this year’s AGM in Mangakino, here is an opportunity to hear what’s been happening with the Incorporation and the Trust.

A light lunch will be provided at the completion of the meeting so please contact the office on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 with numbers for venues and catering.

We look forward to seeing you and your whānau at one of the meetings below.

GISBORNE

Saturday 28 September 10.00am – 1.00pm WELLINGTON

Sunday 29 September 10.00am – 1.00pm CHRISTCHURCH

Saturday 28 September 10.00am – 1.00pm

Gisborne Conference Centre 6 Reads Quay Gisborne

James Cook Hotel 147 The Terrace Wellington

Copthorne Hotel Commodore 449 Memorial Ave Burnside Christchurch

AUCKLAND Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre

58 Waipuna Road Sunday 29 September Mt Wellington 10.00am – 1.00pm Auckland HAWKE’S BAY

Sunday 6 October 10.00am – 1.00pm

The Crown Hotel Cnr Bridge St & Hardinge Road Napier

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Sunday 6 October 10.00am – 1.00pm

Copthorne Solway Park High Street Masterton

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Elections

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

• Nominations for the vacancy closed Friday September 6, 2013.

• Candidate profiles and postal voting papers will be distributed to shareholders, with a current address on the share register, by Friday September 27, 2013.

Shareholders will have three options to cast their vote for election to the Committee of Management: 1. Postal vote – must be received at the office by 5.00pm, Wednesday October 16; 2. Proxy vote – must be received at the office by 5.00pm, Tuesday October 15; 3. Vote in person – must be lodged at the AGM on Saturday October 19th at Mangakino.

WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST Lynnette Whata will retire by rotation at this year’s Annual General Meeting having served two consecutive terms and Rutu Namana will be available for re-election.

• Nominations for trustees September 30th at 5.00pm.

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• Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Mangakino on Saturday October 19, 2013.

Contact the Wairarapa Moana Office in Masterton if you would like to receive nomination forms.

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Te Hokowhitu a Tū – Māori in World War 1

Hemi Hiu Te Miha (James Danger) – born in 1893 son of Hemi Te Miha and Te Iwi Ngaro of Greytown.

Hemi enlisted in the 2nd Māori Contingent on the 1st of July 1915 at the age of 22.

In September 1917 he died from gunshot wounds. Hemi is buried at the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.

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One hundred thousand New Zealanders served in the First World War. More than 18,000 died and 40,000 were wounded.

Few New Zealand communities were left untouched by the impact of the war.

Māori communities too were terribly affected. A ‘Native Contingent’ had sailed off to war in February 1915 and saw combat in Gallipoli before being reformed into the NZ Pioneer Battalion comprising both Māori and Pakeha soldiers. The battalion, however, became a fully Māori unit – the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer Battalion – with the arrival of Māori reinforcements in September 1917.

A total of 2227 Māori served with the Pioneer Battalion, of these 336 Māori died on active service and 734 were wounded. Māori also served (and died) in other WWI battalions.

The New Zealand Government has developed a four year programme of events to mark the centennial of the First World War (1914-1918). As part of the WW1 centennial programme the Ministry of Culture and Heritage is collecting stories about Māori involvement in the First World War.

If you have old photos, memorabilia, letters or stories to share about your ancestors’ When the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer participation in the First World War the Battalion returned to New Zealand in Ministry would be very interested in talking 1919, it received rousing welcomes with to you. parades and receptions throughout the country.

Please feel free to contact Monty Soutar on 027 5100 234 or Monty.Soutar@mch.govt.nz for further enquiries or discussion.

Notice of General Meeting of Owners Saturday, 2 November 2013 at 10.00am Pukaha Mt Bruce (SH2 approx 30km north of Masterton) Administration and shareholder services are being provided to Makirikiri Aggregated Trust through the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Office.

All owner inquiries should now be directed to:

Makirikiri Land Blocks 1, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8B, 9, & 10B

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Makirikiri Aggregated Trust P O Box 174 Masterton 5840

Makirikiri Aggregated Trust Wairarapa Moana House 4 Park Avenue, Masterton 5810

We are happy to receive all inquiries by contacting the Masterton office on 06 370 2608.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

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The office will be pleased to hear from anyone that can fill in the missing names in the photo.

Pouakani Football Team – Mangakino Photo: Courtesy of Leo Pedersen, Australia

Alexandra graduated with a BA degree in Sport and Recreation from Auckland University of Technology.

Received in response to the June Mailer – A Walk Down Memory Lane.

Kia Ora How great to see the Walk Down Memory Lane segment in the June issue of the Wairarapa Moana Mailer.

It featured a wedding photo which included my grandmother Puhinga Jury. When her husband Pita Naera passed away, we believed she returned to her parents in Whanganui, Keriana Jury [born Te Potaeaute] and John Whatahoro Jury.

There she met and married Ngarau Te Tauri on 14th April 1882. They had one child, Jury Te Aewa Hoani Tauri [my father] Having never seen a photo of Puhinga Itirangi [Margaret] Jury it was a most pleasant surprise.

“Thank you so much for all of your help throughout my years of study! The money I received from Wairarapa Moana Trust was very helpful and I will be forever grateful for the contribution you have made towards my study. I am currently working at a gym called City Fitness and this would not have been possible without your help!”

Alexandra first applied and received funding in 2011. Her essay was written about her grandfather Alistair Rangi Peter Johnson, better known to the whānau as Rangi Johnson.

Alexandra applied again in 2012 and wrote her essay about Papawai Marae.

Keep up the great work.

Terangitumai Rewa Te Kahuki Tauri [Rangi Tauri]-Australia.

The office enjoys receiving feedback on all the photos featured. The tiniest snippet of information revitalises the photos.

How many old photos are tucked away in people’s homes, been hanging in the whānau whare for years and the only ones who knew anything about them are long gone. Send them in. You never know someone out there may know something about them.

Whakapapa Mother is Susan Gatara (nee Johnson) Grandfather is Alistair Rangi Peter Johnson Great-Grandmother is Kuini Hinetewai Matenga

The office contact details can be found on the back page of the Mailer.

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With all the shaking going on, people trapped in elevators, electrical goodies sparking out, people are starting to wonder what would happen if one was on the throne in one of these high tech lavs that are springing up all over the place. Press the button, the song, “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” fills the cubicle, the door locks but if the power fails, what happens then? No song, sensors stop working, no flush, no hand wash, I’m locked in without a fair trial. But don’t worry, the good man at the council assures me that if an event occurs, the failsafe will kick in, the door will automatically unlock and anyone can open the door. Just don’t get caught with your pants down.

Rural communities are enjoying new and improved reliable broadband and mobile coverage. WiFi networks can be installed in the house, the shearing or milking sheds; farmers can now receive and monitor daily production figures, deal with emergencies, receive upto-date news and events, know what the kids are up to, track freight and transport movements and enjoy all the wonderful benefits just like the townies. And as one cocky quipped, “Gee, I can get the race results anywhere on the farm now”.

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Next time you’re heading south past the Masterton town hall, you will see Masterton’s new town square complete with walkways, trees, grassed areas and a water feature. In the north-west corner will be a 12-metre high pole which can be used as a unique advertising medium for the Golden Shears, Wings Over Wairarapa and for any other shows and events that come to town.

You can change the poles appearance to that of a tree and around Christmas time, Masterton will have its own fully-decorated, colour-illuminated Christmas tree.

New Zealand’s 100% Pure catch-phrase has been taking a hammering on the international stage lately.

Recently, overseas visitors were on a leisurely boat ride down the Ruamahanga. The sun was out, the water was calm and clear and one tourist wanted to jump into the clean and safe and pristine waters to immerse herself in its purity. “Wouldn’t do that,” said the local. The tourist was a bit bemused and asked why. Being the silent type, the local pulled in closer to the bank and pointed to a sign. Health Warning. Discharge of Treated Sewage. Swimming and Food Gathering is Not Recommended. To say the least, she was not amused.

The recent Guns-n-Hoses Charity Boxing event where the Police and Fire Service duke it out may be the last for the region. Always a popular event and for a good cause the Fire Service once again came out on top. The charity fight raised close to $29,000 which will benefit a number of local organisations. Masterton Police Senior Constable Dave Drummond said getting enough local police to fight was becoming increasingly difficult. “This is probably the last one. It’s just getting harder and harder to find police boxers to take part. They are keen to do it once but not so keen to give it a go two or three times,” he said. “It only works because it is local. The community really gets behind it and that’s what makes it so successful.”

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 Ross Henry Himona

Dallas Ayden Wilson

Colleen Marie Pringle

Jillian Demchy

Aurther Graham Taueki

Raina Reita Hokianga

Stephen Haunui

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Farm update Farm Report At the time of writing we are half way through calving. So, 5,000 cows have calved to date with 5,000 still to go. This is an average of 200 per day for the past 25 days. This has kept managers, sharemilkers and staff extremely busy. Early season milk production volumes are ahead of budget and all farms have excellent pasture covers which should see good milk volumes produced early in the season.

Apart from significant rain in early June, winter rainfall has been very low when compared with historical averages.

Pasture growth rates over June and July have been above both budget and historical averages as well. This has ensured the farms are well set up for calving.

All cows have now returned from winter grazing which saw 3,000 cow and heifers grazing on crops at Ford or Ropiha roads. The well-established crops and a mild winter have seen all stock doing very well over the winter. The recent fine weather has seen ground work starting a month earlier than normal and the first crops have already been sown back into the ground.

Wairarapa Moana Farms hosted 86 third-year agriculture students from Lincoln University. These students were on a North Island study and were addressed by myself, Te Horipo Karaitiana and David March. Te Horipo spoke on governance and strategy of a large Māori agri-business while David and I spoke on the operations of Wairarapa Moana Farms. We also took the opportunity to take the two buses on a tour of the farms and showcase the asset.

The annual accounts have been signed off and are at the printers and we look forward to hosting you in Mangakino for the AGM in October.

The past year was particularly tough with one of the worst droughts and a low payment. We have had a detailed review of our farm systems and cost structures, particularly as our feed costs have been too high. We have made a number of adjustments so that in future we will be able to better manage in low-payout years.

This year’s farm net operating surplus was $2,001,062 and the forecast for next year is a farm operating surplus of $9,068,000.

Chris Berry Operations Manager Wairarapa Moana Farms Photos from top: 1. Te Horipo addressing Lincoln University students.

2. Farm 6 contract milker Nigel Higgins checking his cows on crop at Ropiha Road.

3. Contractors starting ground work for new season’s crops.

4. Yearling heifers grazing new grass on Ropiha Road.

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50 Unclaimed Dividends 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 bank 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.

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 Kiriwera Anaru Brian Ihakara Pederson Anaru Rongotua Namana Mason Otene Meihana Tahu Edwin Tanerau Warihi Rewi John James Chapman Parekura Rangihaea Rice Hikurangi Waenga Erina Huitau Mate Emma Thompson Ngarangi Hawea Tai Manihera Nancy Manihera Huprini Karaitiana Colin Charles Tui Matenga Whetu Bennett Marama Bennett Ernest George Boyd Rerenui Waenga Matekino Tuhoe Tom Pera Namana Tarewa Hemi Manihera Marsh WhĀnau Trust Rangitekahutia Sonny Otene Rose Marie Carr

Reko Te Kani Timi Te Aroha Harawira Barnett Henderson Lucille Manaena Rona Marama Nathan Marjorie Elizabeth Green Jillian Elizabeth Kingi Bruce Karepe Pederson Te Whakahawea Matenga Paul Robert Love Christie Otene Arapere Tamihana Estate Waioriki Paewai Eileen Smith Ropoama Maaka Teresa Walker Paora Te WhĀnau Pani Matenga WhĀnau Trust Christopher Nephi Hodges Henare Pohatu Dennis Hohaia McCleland Maureen McDonald Texas John Desmond Wilson Georgina Mason John Riwai Jury

We are always interested in talking to you about news for the Mailer. Do you have an article or pānui you would like others to know about? We can arrange an interview for a future Mailer.

We would be thrilled to hear from you.

Closing Dates for Articles for the Mailer Closing Date Distribution Date Thursday, November 7, 2013 Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Thursday, February 13, 2014 Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Moana a p a r a r i a ing W t c a t n o C The team at the Wairarapa Moana office in Masterton is: Charmaine Kawana, Ngaere Webb, Dallas Gillies 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 Fax: 06 370 2609

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