Issue 32 December 2013

WAIRARAPA M OANA ISSUE THIRTY-TWO: TORU TEKAU ma Rua DECEMBER 2013

Stanford Bootcamp Shows WMI up with Agribusiness Leaders Front Row: Ngahiwi Tomoana, Jamie Tuuta, Baba Shiv, Shalini Bhatia, Matiu Rei 2nd Row: Riria Te Kanawa, Debbie Ngarewa Packer, Pania Tyson-Nathan, Michael Ahie, Mavis Mullins, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua, Traci Houpapa, Cathy Palmateer 3rd Row: Riri Ellis, Paul Majurey, Paul Morgan, Steve Murray, Te Horipo Karaitiana, Tina Porou, Colleen Neville, Stevo Williamson, Robert Wikaira 4th Row: Matt Pritchard, Che Wilson, Michelle Hippolite, Toko Kapea, Tamarapa Lloyd, Liz Te Amo, Dion Tuuta, Benjamin Dalton, Tina Marie Wilson, Rangimarie Hunia Back Row: Tiaki Hunia, Matanuku Mahuika, Peter Douglas, Stuart McKinnon, Hemi Rolleston, John Brakenridge, Mark Soloman, Will Lempriere, Nick Aubrey, David Smol, Parekawhia McLean, Roger Pikia

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Federation of Māori Authorities Conference p4 WMI and WMT Profiles p5 Spirit of Adventure Experience p6 Highlights from 2013 AGMs p8 Wairarapa in Brief p8 Shareholder/Beneficiary Search p9 Ng āti Kahungunu Sportsman of the Year for 2013 p9 2014 Future Leaders Scholarships p9 Treaty Settlement Progress p10 A Walk Down Memory Lane p11 Farm Update p12 50 Unclaimed Dividends p12 Shareholder Bank Account Details

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation board member Te Horipo Karaitiana was one of a select handful of people invited to the Māori Leaders’ Bootcamp held at Stanford University in August.

Te Horipo was attending as CEO of the Federation of Māori Authorities but also as a member of a number of other boards including Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

He described the unique event as incredibly insightful and informative, both from what was gleaned from the interactions with other attendees and from the diverse array of presentations provided by some leading business thinkers, observers and analysts.

Much of this was relevant to FOMA and the various initiatives it is driving but it also allowed him to look at Wairarapa Moana from a critical new perspective. “And what I learnt told me we have made some very good strategic decisions and we are on the right pathway,” he said.

The move to establish Miraka Limited was a strategically sound move and provided WMI and the other investors and supporters a very good platform off which to both grow and engage with international markets.

“It gives us great entry to some of the fastestgrowing markets in the world,” he said. “We are presently exporting bulk milk powder but we now need to think about the more sophisticated, value-added products those markets will be seeking as they mature.

“The rapidly emerging middle class in south-east Asia in particular is the single most important market for food exporters from NZ – and we are better positioned than many of them.”

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Federation of Māori Authorities Conference – 2013 Agribusiness Person of the Year The Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) Annual Conference was held early November at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings. The FOMA conference has always been touted as the one to attend that offers an invaluable insight to an emergent Māori economy.

The conference brought together key strategists, economists, practitioners, academics and political commentators and one of the keynote speakers was Federated Farmers Chief Executive, Conor English.

Federated Farmers recognises those who have contributed to the business of agriculture through innovation, determination, growth and leadership and to acknowledge those industry leaders Kingi Smiler was presented with his award, the Federated Farmers 2013 Agribusiness Person of the Year.

Although the award was announced earlier this year at the Federation’s annual conference, Kingi was overseas on business at the time and in his absence Wairarapa Moana Director and Federation of Māori Authorities CEO, Te Horipo Karaitiana received his award on his behalf.

However, to honour Kingi in person and with his peers in attendance it was decided to present him with his award at the FOMA conference.

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Wairarapa Moana also represented a best-practice business model in the way it had integrated its operations and driven hard on productivity and efficient use of resources. “We would have passed muster at the Stanford bootcamp, for sure. In fact there are few other Māori collective businesses in such good shape for future growth and expansion.”

Te Horipo Karaitiana

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Kingi Smiler, Chairman, Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee; Hon Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs; and Dr Danny Keenan, author of the book.

Kingi with the Federated Farmers 2013 Agribusiness Person of the Year Trophy

The Federation noted Kingi Smiler’s drive to establish the Miraka dairy company of which he is Chairman and also his role as Chairman of Wairarapa Moana, a large Māori Incorporation in the central North Island. Kingi also chairs the Ahuwhenua Trophy management committee.

Kingi is certainly very proud and is pleased to share the award with the people who have helped him along the way.

“This is a great honour for Māori. By awarding this prize, the Federation is recognising that it brings a great opportunity for ourselves and the development of Māori going forward. Māori and the Federation are working very close together and sharing ideas and opportunities with our farming community and that’s a good thing. This award is recognition that we are both a part of the industry and that we need to work together and we are in fact doing that,” he says.

The Agribusiness trophy is a miniature silver cream can and Kingi Smiler says this is quite appropriate. “This is especially so when you think that it was Apirana Ngata who created the first dairy co-operative on the East Coast. They collected milk in cream cans so that is quite significant to me,” he says.

History of Māori Farming A book which traces the proud and challenging history of Māori farming in New Zealand was launched at the Federation of Māori Authorities annual conference in Hastings.

The book called Ahuwhenua – Celebrating 80 Years of Māori Farming coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award.

The trophy was inaugurated by Sir Apirana Ngata and the Governor General at the time, Lord Bledisloe, with the aim of encouraging Māori to improve their farming operations.

The book which has been compiled by Danny Keenan, traces the history of what is the longest farming competition in New Zealand. When it was first inaugurated, the Ahuwhenua Trophy was competed for by both dairy and sheep and beef farmers annually, but in 1954 it was decided that it should alternate between the two farming activities.

William Swinton from Raukokore in the Bay of Plenty was the original winner of the trophy. In those days the book tells of how he and other Māori farmers and their families worked their hearts out to clear the land and improve the performance of their stock and to produce high-quality milk.

They had to find ways to further process their milk and build their own dairy factories and then export their produce. In those days there were ‘scrub cows’ and milking sheds were quite basic – some with just dirt floors.

The book points to the fact that Māori were forced to farm on mostly poor quality land in remote areas as a result of their prime land being taken. It also notes the barriers that Māori faced to get finance to improve their farms.

The Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee Chairman, Kingi Smiler, says the story of Māori farming is an important part of New Zealand social history which up until now has remained untold.

WAIRARAPA MOANA OFFICE

Christmas Holidays Office Closure The office will close at 1.00pm Friday 20 December 2013 and will re-open at 9.00am Monday 13 January 2014

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday “It is a compelling, factual look at the amazing achievements of Māori farmers and their contribution to their people and the country. The book features all the past winners of the competition and it will be of particular interest to their whānau.

Every trust and incorporation should have one. I think it will also be a revelation to many Pākeha who are unaware of both the past and present achievements of Māori,” he says.

Kingi Smiler says Māori tend to ‘fly under the radar’ but the reality is that their contribution to the overall economy is huge. “For example, about ten percent of the milk produced in New Zealand comes from Māori farms. They also make a huge contribution to the sheep and beef sector. The top ten Māori incorporations control over $2 billion in assets, most of which is in the primary sector,” he says.

Kingi Smiler says the Ahuwhenua Trophy has been instrumental in lifting the performance of Māori agribusiness.

He says the new book Ahuwhenua – Celebrating 80 Years of Māori Farming is a fitting tribute to the inspirational Sir Apirana Ngata and his supporters who have given Māori and New Zealand a legacy of success and ongoing aspirational goals to achieve.

News Source: Waatea News.com, Federation of Māori Authorities, Rural News Photos courtesy of Peter Burke, Rural News

Readers wanting to order a copy of Ahuwhenua – Celebrating 80 Years of Māori Farming please email:

ahuwhenuacompetition@tetumupaeroa.co.nz Books cost $40.00 (GST inclusive)

Kingi Smiler, Chairman, Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee; Hon Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs; and Dr Danny Keenan, author of the book.

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WMI Profile

WMT Profile Financial Controller Joins Wairarapa Moana Nick Hume has joined Wairarapa Moana Incorporation (WMI) having come from international accounting firm Crowe Horwath.

At age thirty, Nick was the firm’s youngest principal / partner.

He was with Crowe Horwath for eleven years and at the age of thirty-five Nick began looking for new, stimulating challenges when a prospective opportunity with WMI caught his eye.

Nick was born in Masterton and has strong family connections to Wairarapa. Raised on his parents’ sheep, beef and deer farm at Woodlands Road, Parkvale, Nick attended St Mary’s School in Carterton. At the age of twelve his parents sold their farm and purchased a sheep and beef farm in Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay. He attended Central Hawke’s Bay College, graduated from Massey University, Palmerston North, with a Bachelor of Business Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting. In 2004 the family farm was sold with Nick remaining behind in Central Hawke’s Bay. He began work with Crowe Horwath and specialised in the area of farm accounting.

Nick is a keen rugby player and supporter having played fifty games for Massey, fifty for Napier Pirates and one hundred for Central Rugby and Sports Club where he has just retired as Chairman of the club. Nick has two young boys, Jacob and Ryan (8 and 6) and they are your typical rugby-mad kiwi boys.

He would like nothing more than for them to take up the dream he missed out on and one day play for the All Blacks.

Having hung his boots up, Nick has taken up a new sport, cycling, and plans to ride in the Taupo race this year and hopes to come in under the five-hour mark.

Nick’s wife Rachel is originally from England where her mother still lives on the family farm in Devon. Nick and the family travel back regularly and Nick has been lucky enough to look at how they operate their farming systems in that part of the world. Nick was also lucky enough to partake in a group study exchange to Georgia, USA, where they looked at farms and businesses. Georgia is known for its dairy farming operations.

Nick and his study group spent five weeks looking over many farms and inside many businesses and factories, where he has garnered expert knowledge that he wants to bring to Wairarapa Moana.

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New Wairarapa Moana Trustee – Deborah Davidson Deborah was born in Greytown in 1967 and moved to Masterton in 1969.

Deborah has strong whakapapa connections to Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Moe hapū and feels at home at Papawai Marae.

Currently Deborah has a three-year contract as a Youth Development Coordinator. The position is funded by Department of Internal Affairs and is a partnership between Southern Wairarapa Safer Community Council, Hurunui-o-rangi Marae and Carterton District Council. Prior to this Deborah was contracted to the Masterton District Council in Community Development focused on the eastside of Masterton; before that she was the Office Manager at Kahungunu ki Wairarapa.

A huge part of Deborah’s career included ten years in Wellington working for an Industry Training Organisation writing unit standards, National Certificate, learning and assessment resources and then delivering the training to potential group fitness instructors and assessing a range of group fitness instructors in the Wellington region.

Deborah is married to Milan Travers and has three sons; Karl, Kody and Tommy and recently became the proud Nanny of Aromea, daughter of Kody.

Through Kody and Tommy being educated at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa, Deborah has strong links to the Kura being a Board of Trustees member for three years. Deborah decided this year to stand down from the Board and focus on working with the whānau supporting the redevelopment of the fundraising Ohu (Committee).

Spirit of Adventure anchored at Great Barrier Island

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou ngā rangatira, I would like to thank Papawai & Kaikōkirikiri Trusts profoundly for the amazing experience you have allowed me to have on the Spirit of Adventure and share with you some of the learnings I acquired during this life-changing journey.

Yes, I did learn many sailing and rope-tying techniques but most importantly I learnt the true qualities of a leader: A leader must be fair and put others first; he/she must be ready to put themselves in a position that will affect the group in positive ways.

During this adventure I made many friends with whom I hope to stay in contact throughout the years. The main goals I had set myself were achieved and I learnt about the ocean and enough to pass down to the future generations.

While sailing, we had four stations which we rotated around in different groups. These groups were Port B, Starboard A, Port A and Starboard B, I was in Port B. The four stations we rotated around were the stern, bow, midships, and the foremast but not only did we control these sails, they also came with duties such as the midships. We had night watch which involved sitting in the navigation room and listening intently for maydays or pan pans and every two hours you would get to swap with another two people and gain precious sleep. Night watch started from the time the crew (us) wanted lights out and continued on to 6am (swim time!) which was the worst time (almost torture) because we just sat there watching the clock slowly tick towards morning swim.

If your group was stationed at foredeck you and your group would have to cut vegetables for the following night’s dinner. If you were stationed at the stern you would have to be on cleaning duties which involved doing the dishes

Foremast duties

and cleaning the toilets, the stairs and last of all, the bow.

While on this station you had to wash the decks with a highpowered hose and scrubs which was mostly probably the funniest job!

At night time, after dinner, the number one pastime was talking and playing guitar whilst attempting to remember the lyrics to a new song. The change was phenomenal for us because I think personally that the new generation, my generation, wanders too far from the path of actual contact and real face-to-face communication. We are too busy facebooking or texting when in the real world only physical effort matters, not abstract/non personal contact.

I have taken too long to realise this but now I have, I hope to try and imprint this into the mind of my generation.

I would highly recommend this experience to all looking for thrills and chills, however, only go if you are willing to go for a swim at 6am in the morning in nothing but your togs and from personal experience I can now tell you it’s actually not that bad after the first swim!

Overall I left the boat with wind upon my sails and the sense of moving away from a new-found home and hope that all others who decide to undertake this adventurous journey find one day that the wind given by this experience guides you to exciting uncharted shores, shores full of opportunity and change.

Jade Tahi Mana Morris

Jade is 2nd row back far right in puffer jacket

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This year was celebrated with the return of Wairarapa Moana descendants to Pouakani Marae. Less than twelve months had passed since the opening of Pouakani Marae on 17th November 2012 and the return provided an obvious highlight for many as substantiated by the numbers of shareholders and whānau that were in attendance for the pōwhiri.

Before the pōwhiri commenced whānau gathered beside the waharoa to unveil and commemorate the new waka plaque and as the karanga began kawe mate photographs were carried by their descendants onto the Marae and into the wharenui.

On the Saturday morning four buses left the Mangakino Area School at 7.30am for a tour of the farms. One of the many highlights during the morning was the planting of natives to enhance and beautify the farm.

The Incorporation AGM commenced at 12.45pm with karakia

by Archdeacon Hariata Tahana. There was a presentation of taonga to John Stevens and Jim Cotman on their retirement and resignation and, although absent, Te Rangi Samuels was also acknowledged for his contribution and service to Wairarapa Moana.

There was a motion to move the election of the Committee of Management to agenda item 2 and bring forward the Business Update to agenda item 1 but this was lost at the vote.

As shareholders were notified, there were five nominations received for two positions on the Committee of Management.

Gillies Baker, Arawhetu Gray, Kingi Smiler and Memory Te Whaiti were asked to speak to the meeting; and in the absence of Mark Rutene, Paora Ammunson spoke on his behalf. The two highest polling candidates were announced at the completion of the meeting. Congratulations to Kingi Smiler and Arawhetu Gray on their return to the Committee of Management. Thank you also to Gillies, Memory and Mark for their participation.

Kingi Smiler presented a comprehensive update of the year’s business. Questions and allegations flowed from the floor.

While some shareholders thrived on portraying negativity, other shareholders had become weary of the stance and voiced their frustration. Further questions regarding the financials were responded to and shareholders were reminded that WMI had received a clear audit with no anomalies to the accounts.

The proposed regular dividend of $400,000 to be paid tax free was put to the meeting and after discussions, was approved.

There was a motion to amend the dividend to $1,000,000 which was lost.

Next year’s Annual General Meetings were proposed for Greytown on November 8, 2014 however an amendment was sought by Ron Mark to hold the Annual General Meetings in Carterton and the motion was carried. Several items of General Business were raised and will be addressed by the Committee of Management.

Thank you to all involved in the preparation and support of the AGMs. To our shareholders and whānau who attended, your participation during the weekend is very much valued.

Thank you especially to whānau of Pouakani Marae for your support of the kaupapa by providing accommodation, meals and hospitality to Wairarapa Moana shareholders and whānau.

To everyone – an enormous job well done!

Top, left-right: Miraka visit; Pōwhiri at Pouakani Marae; Farm Visit; Taplin Whānau; Pat Hutana Colin Jessup whānau Bottom, left-right: WMT AGM

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AGM Highlights WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST The trustees wish to thank all shareholders and whānau who remained after the completion of the Incorporation meeting to listen to the reports on activities of the Trust.

Future Leaders The meeting commenced with an update on the Future Leaders Scholarships from Justina Webster. The Trust will be exploring initiatives to further extend opportunities to whānau seeking apprenticeships, trade training and cadetships. The closing date for scholarship applications has been extended from end of February to 31 March 2014.

At the Incorporation meeting there was a resolution approved for the Committee of Management to consider an annual payment to the Trust of $20,000 towards Education.

The Trust will meet with the Incorporation to progress this in December.

Past scholarship recipient Jacob Woodward was invited to speak at the meeting. He acknowledged his whānau and the support of his grandmother Rebecca ‘Tubby’ Ferguson and explained that he comes from a farming background in the Bay of Plenty, Cambridge and Reporoa.

Jacob has completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences Environmental Planning and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Jacob Woodward Planning. He is now the graduate resource with his grandmother planner with Auckland Council based in Rebecca ‘Tubby’ Ferguson Waitakere City. It’s a pity the Committee of Management members were not in the audience to view Jacob’s presentation – they missed an opportunity to observe the rewards that the scholarships provide to our recipients.

Congratulations to Jacob on his commitment and achievements and a huge thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Marae Development Helen Morris provided an overview of the five year capital maintenance plan for the six tipuna marae. This project was undertaken in conjunction with Ricci Maniapoto of

Te Timatanga Property Management. The Trust will now expand on the reports by providing assistance with external funding to help with costs towards maintenance and repairs.

Wairarapa Moanatanga Rutu Namana re-affirmed the Trust’s strategic focus to increase knowledge and understanding of Wairarapa Moanatanga and to build cultural capacity. As well as the resources currently provided there will be a future project developed to support tikanga, kawa and kaitiakitanga; as well as creating depth on our paepae; and the strengthening of our whakapapa.

New Trustees This year trustees Lynnette Whata and Rutu Namana retired by rotation. Having completed her full term with the Trust Lynnette was not eligible to re-stand. Her service and commitment was acknowledged and applauded.

At the close of nominations for the two vacancies, nominations for Rutu Namana and Deborah Davidson were received and confirmed at the AGM. Congratulations to Rutu and Deborah; and a special thank you for dedicating your time in support of the Trust’s work.

General Business Several items were raised under General Business which the trustees will consider and respond to when appropriate.

Attendees of the Trust meeting were very vocal in respect to discussing and resolving to hold the Trust meeting first at future AGMs with the support of the Committee of Management and officers.

This year there was an increased number of whānau who remained for the Trust AGM and they were acknowledged for their support to the Trust’s business and activities.

The meeting closed at 6.17pm after a very long and arduous day.

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Hedleys Booksellers was established in 1907 by William Hedley in Masterton and over the last sixty years has evolved into an international reputable bookshop.

So what makes this small bookshop so internationally famous? Third generation owner David Hedley formed a special friendship and business relationship with Genesis Publications UK and as a result has been personally involved in publishing limited edition books and meeting rock music’s royalty. George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin, Bill Wyman, Spencer Davis, Jimmy Page, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones are just a few. And with a long list of who’s who in film, theatre and music, David has rubbed shoulders with them all and as a result, has placed a small bookshop in Masterton at the quality end of bookselling. His latest venture is to promote Ringo Starr’s book simply titled ‘Photographs’.

Many people have walked the Wairarapa Coastline from North to South and have been in awe of its natural beauty along with meeting the people that frolic and live among its ruggedness. Sooner or later, someone was bound to write a book about it all and on the bookshelves is a new book titled, ‘On the edge, Wairarapa’s Coastal Communities’. Author Jim Graydon has had a 30-year relationship with the Wairarapa coastline and has enjoyed the many stories told to him by everyone that he’s had the pleasure of meeting. Not one story is the same and those that are, help fill in the gaps. The book captures the memories of those that call the coast their home. They have spoken to Jim about the history, the culture, the unusual, the dangers and the many moods the coast throws up at them. The book makes interesting reading.

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A brightly painted pou was blessed by Mikaera Kawana before being unveiled to a small gathering of parents, teachers and school students. The pou decorate the sidewalk near Masterton Primary School, their purpose to mark points where children can meet up to walk, cycle, skate or scoot to school together. It encourages physical activity, safety in numbers and a sense of pride knowing that the students helped paint the pou. Six pou have been put up with three marking a pick-up and drop-off zone at Masterton Primary and three near Fernridge School. Masterton district councillor Doug Bracewell praised the schools for their innovative idea which was supported by Wairarapa Road Safety Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.

A good way to keep fit and healthy this summer and to see a bit of the country-side is to get on the bike and hit the new Rimutaka Cycle Trail, which is now part of Ngā Haerenga – the New Zealand Cycle Trail. The 115km Rimutaka trail starts at the Petone foreshore, on the doorstep of the country’s capital city, then journeys over the Rimutaka incline to Turakirae Heads which besides the fur seals has a cultural history all of its own.

After a rest, the trail runs through parts of the southern Wairarapa coastline and finishes at the Orongorongo River near Wainuiomata. The trail is bounded with regional stories and history and is well sign posted with a good mix of different cycling grades. One can choose to ride for two or three days and can opt out anywhere along the way. Like most successful cycling tracks that have opened up, the Rimutaka trail will be a strong tourist drawcard for any budding explorer, the adventurer, the hiker, friends and family groups and the wonderful thing about it all, is that time is on your side.

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.

Edward Francis Karaitiana Maxine Hemi Davinia Nisbet Rosina McGregor Charles Grant Nau Rakapa Tutaki Raniera Nehe Kawhia Geoffrey Owen Axel Kingi Georgina Haunui Eruera Pahi Kipa Estate

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Kathleen Ora Pai Meri Riwai Aleisha Anania Maynard Katrina Maree Marsh Tiki Tiki Orangi Karaitiana Dudley Petera Dalkeith Matiaha Theresa Nellie Panapa Arapata John Watson Linda Waimarie Cowan

Matenga Family Trust Ernest Ninihi K L Naera Leslie Shane Mita Stephen John Butler KPP Whānau Trust Glen Pearce Paea Tawharau Thompson Rachael Smiler John Palmer

Hinerau Mawhai Babbington Victor Henare Ahipene Betty Elizabeth Olive Winitana Glennis Rangmaria Kohunui Mildred Dianna Nyiola Hanson Alan MacDonald Bertadene Terina Riwai

TREATY SETTLEMENT PROGRESS

Gillies Kaka: Ngāti Kahungunu Sportsman of the Year for 2013

Saturday 9th November Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust held its AGM.

The son of former Wairarapa Bush rugby representative and New Zealand Māori midfield back Charlie Kaka, and mother, former New Zealand Softball representative, Maahi Baker, it comes as no surprise that their son Gillies would follow in their sporting footsteps.

Gillies Kaka for rugby, shared the TPK Senior Māori Sportsman of the Year award with softball player Thomas Makea Jnr. Then, in front of a capacity crowd of 350 in the Hastings Indoor Sports Stadium, Gillies was announced the winner of the Ngāti Kahungunu Sportsman of the Year for 2013.

Both awards recognised Gillies’ achievements with the All Black Sevens who won the World Series in May and his part in Hawke’s Bay’s Ranfurly Shield win against Otago.

Gillies Kaka represents a new breed of a sevens specialist, young and talented, the 23-year-old was one of an unprecedented eight players to be awarded fulltime sevens contracts when the New Zealand squad was named, which means that he won’t be playing many games for the Bay in next year’s national provincial championship.

But it has got New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens excited as he starts to build the core of his 2016 Olympic Games squad. “For someone like a Gillies Kaka, being so young it’s basically player choice.”

“He decided he wanted to have a crack as a fulltime contracted player,” Tietjens said. “I approached them, I look at the players I want to contract fulltime and I ask them. They don’t all say yes.”

The Ngāti Kahungunu Sports Awards celebrate the mana and well-being of Ngāti Kahungunu and in 2016, Gillies could be wearing gold.

Sources: Shane Hurndell – Hawke’s Bay Today, Fairfax NZ News, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation.

Photo: Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation.

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FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS Wairarapa Moana Trust tertiary scholarships are available to students who are studying diploma, degree, post graduate, trade training and apprenticeship courses.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2014.

Inquiries and application forms are available from the office. Telephone 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624

There was a large turnout (over 100 people), which in part reflected robust discussion on representation issues for two hapū-karanga groupings on the Trust. Along with the Chairman’s report, and financial accounts, voting results for trustees were also announced.

All of this information is available on the Trust’s website, or the Trust’s administrator Leah Bain can also provide details. (Leah is based in the Ngāti Kahungunu office in Masterton, phone 06-377-5436.)

William (Will) Workman remains as the representative for the Wairarapa Moana hapū karanga area. Te Horipo Karaitiana has been acting as the Alternative Trustee. Also if there are whakapapa experts who wish to be involved in ensuring the registry is extended also contact Will.

(Will can be contacted at will@workman.co.nz or on 021-279-6899.)

Whānau it’s important that all beneficiaries enrol with the Trust, to demonstrate to the Crown the size of our iwi, and to ensure people are registered for benefits that will ultimately arise from the settlement of our claims. So please talk to Leah if you need registration forms for your whānau.

Finally, over the coming few weeks the Trust will be advertising for one further negotiator. Please contact Leah if you are interested in learning more about that process and opportunity. The role of negotiators is to work for the trustees to advance a settlement package with the Crown.

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A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE The following article which relates directly to the photo, makes very interesting reading and is reproduced as it appeared in the newspaper.

THE WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES. SATURDAY. MARCH 7. 1903.

MAORI WEDDING BELLS. (From Our Special Correspondent.)

A wedding, which created a considerable amount of interest, both amongst the Natives of the East Coast and the European friends in the district, was celebrated, on Monday last, at the residence of Piripi Waaka, near the mouth of the Kaiwhata River, on the East Coast. The bridegroom was Mr Te Aotataurangi Mikaera, of Pahiatua, and the bride was Miss Hohora Paku, of the Kaiwhata, a popular young Maori lady, who is well-known on the East Coast. The bride was charmingly attired in a pretty white muslin dress, trimmed with silk, white shoes and gloves, and wore the regulation veil and orange blossoms. She had three bridesmaids, little Maori girls; two wore simple white frocks, while the third had on two or three beautiful Maori mats, which were greatly admired by the European guests. The bride also carried a lovely bouquet of flowers, the gift of Mrs Tatham, of Homewood. At two o’clock, the ringing of a bell announced to all the guests that the service was to begin. The bride’s tent was about one hundred and fifty yards from the whare, and from there a grand procession was formed. First came the bride by the side of Mr Piripi, the best man, followed by the bridesmaids

10 Photo courtesy of Sam Morris, Okautete (Homewood) Wairarapa.

and groom, with other friends to bring up the rear. The picture presented at this point was a very pretty one. On the right was the Pacific Ocean, stretching away as far as the eye could see; on the left the tents of the visiting Maoris, with the hills as a back ground, at the back the clergyman standing in his robes, and the Kaiwhata river flowing by, which near this point runs into the sea. In front, the bridal procession, with over one hundred friends standing around, taking a very real interest in the proceedings.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. H. Sykes, of Te Nui. Both bride and the bridegroom speak good English, and the answers were given in a clear voice. At the close of the service Mr and Mrs Mikaera received the hearty congratulations of their friends, and if good wishes go for anything, both ought to be intensely happy and prosperous. The wedding breakfast was served in a large marquee, and consisted of roast goose, plum pudding, apple pie and cakes of various kinds, sweets and fruits.

There were two wedding cakes, one sent by the friends of the groom, and the other provided by the bride. After all had done full justice to this sumptuous repast, Mr Piripi Waaka made a speech in

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Maori, which was interpreted by Mr Rae, expressing the great pleasure it gave the Maoris to see so many of their white brothers and sisters present on such a happy occasion.

He thought it was a very good thing that the Maoris and their white friends were able to live together on such pleasant terms and they wished their white friends good luck and much happiness. He also expressed the great pleasure it gave the Maoris to have two of their people married like Miss Tatham was married a few weeks ago. This speech was received with hearty applause by the white friends. The Rev. J. H. Sykes then thanked the Maoris for the kind things they had said about them, and also expressed the great pleasure it gave the white people to meet so many of their Maori brothers and sisters, especially on such a happy occasion. He also expressed the wish of the white people that good luck, and much blessing and happiness, would go with the newly married couple. This speech was also interpreted by Mr Rae and received much applause.

The wedding party together with all the guests was then photographed by one of the visitors.

In the evening a grand ball was given in honour of the wedding, when it was very pleasant to see Maoris and whites dancing together. The day was beautifully fine, the sun shining brilliantly, and the event is one that will long be remembered by all who were privileged to be present.

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It was great to host those that could attend the recent annual general meeting in Mangakino and showcase the farms and the work that has gone on in the last three years.

Since the last report in the Mailer, calving has finished and as those that were at the AGM witnessed AI is now underway to ensure the cows calve again next spring.

Pasture growth has taken off and the silage contractors are flat-out conserving feed for summer and winter.

All the summer crops (including maize) have been sown and will benefit from the rain in recent days. Work now concentrates on getting the winter crops into the ground to supply budgeted feed for the winter.

Production to end of October was 1,336,156 kg MS compared to budget of 1,329,067 so was just slightly ahead.

Everything remains on target to have a good year.

The irrigation was started on the 3rd of November but significant rain on the 6th has meant it can be turned off again for a couple of weeks.

I would like to congratulate David and Alana March on the birth of their daughter on the 23rd of October.

Chris Berry Operations Manager Wairarapa Moana Farms Photos from top: 1. Farm 14 – Silage being cut early October 2. Farm 14 – Harvesting silage 3. Maize / Silage being planted 4. Summer crops being drilled.

5. Triticale being drilled – Ropiha Road Dairy Support Unit.

6. Ripping preparation before maize cultivation.

7. Chicory being drilled for summer feed.

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Tui Faith Manihera Hekenui Carter Erueti Hanita Hanita Gregory Kamane White Ursula White Dion Carol Morris Edward Paul Te Huki Margaret Watene Horace Hollingsworth Matenga Pakiri Haeata Te Rito Haeata Te Owhakaka Haeata Robert Allan Lucas Whakatatara-O-Te Rangi Namana Kotahi Hudson Wally Rudolph Iwi Allan Kingi Julia Ngaire Kingi Collins Parker Te Maia Haeata Angalina Marion Gordon Raymond and Rebecca Clayton WhAĚ„nau Trust Margaret Louise Widson Smith Tamaraukura Paul Matenga

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