Issue 44 December 2016

Ko Wairarapa, Ko Wairarapa –

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Haka for the World Record

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The Future of Māori and Pasifika Nursing New Wairarapa Moana Trust Board Member Wayne Pitau Ahuwhenua Trophy Entries Open Wairarapa Moana Merchandise Highlights from 2016 AGMs Wairarapa Moana Trust: Chairperson’s Report Te Rangimārie Marae Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Education Funding 2017 A Walk Down Memory Lane Notification of a Deceased Shareholder Shareholder/Beneficiary Search Farm Update Office Closure 50 Unclaimed Dividends

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Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton, was absolutely ‘chocka’ with the phrase ‘standing room only’ an apt expression to describe everyone young and old that had gathered to fill every available space on the number one playing field.

Normally reserved for sports teams numbering no less than 20 players, an estimated influx of 7,000 haka participants literally filled the field to overflowing.

Schools, both rural and urban, with students proudly decked out in their uniforms and school colours were not competing against each other for the best dressed school award but were all united together as an outstanding force to wrest back from the 4,028 French rugby fans the Guinness World Record haka for New Zealand.

Yes, you read it right! The French set the record in 2014 as an organised publicity stunt. “Taihoa ehoa! Here in Aotearoa we don’t use stunt men, we’re the real deal!” and that logic set the wheels in motion.

Masterton Intermediate School Principal Russell Thompson had a discussion with school staff about how the Guinness World Record for a mass haka was held

by France. It never sat well with his staff and for the majority of kiwis, it never sat well with them either and with a typical

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Russell Thompson – Centre 2nd row wearing black.

can-do attitude, Russell put the word out to all the schools and the response was overwhelmingly in favour.

Russell approached Trudy Sears at Wairarapa REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme), an organisation that provides lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages, to help bring his vision to life.

As Trudy learnt, Guinness World Record challenges have strict rules and regulations that have to be met and just filling in the paper work alone was a challenge in itself. She organised the massive event and got other community groups on board. Iwi leaders gathered in their people and in no time at all the leading global advertising medium, Facebook, went crazy.

What better way to get the community involved at all levels of society to bring people together from diverse ethnic backgrounds, to the young and the restless, with a haka to challenge and inspire and for everyone to be proud of who they are and where they come from … the Wairarapa.

The haka chosen is a ngeri, a short haka that was composed

by Paora Ammunson from Papawai.

“The response to the haka challenge from all schools is exceptional. Ko Wairarapa is the haka of the Wairarapa people and to haka together, stand together, is a proud moment for Wairarapa.”

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L-R Paora Ammunson, Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott, Mikaera Kawana.

To take back the record the haka needed to exceed five minutes which meant the ngeri needed to be performed ten times. A big ask for a large gathering of this size but like all good planning, Masterton Intermediate students Matai Ammunson, Rocco Thompson and Kortez Paku played a leading role by travelling to other schools to teach students, preschoolers and teachers the haka.

A video recording was also made available to schools showing the actions, the words, pronunciation and an explanation about the haka.

Whānau living in other parts of the country came home specifically for this haka. Tranzit Coachlines bused all the schools both rural and urban to the park free of charge. The media was there in force and front and centre was Wairarapa television. Yes whānau we have our own TV channel and their regional spread added communal motivation to the challenge.

Rangitāne kaumātua, Mikaera Kawana, opened the world record attempt with a karakia and you could feel the enthusiasm, the excitement and the determination emanating from the assembled and as the old saying goes, practise makes perfect and it definitely showed in the performance.

“Ko Wairarapa!!” The opening line went out time and time again and the mulitude of voices in reply was awe inspiring.

Everyone moved in unison with feet trembling the earth. One tiny voice shared with 7,000 others generated a powerful plethora of vocal strengths that caused Te karu o te ika a Maui, the eye of Maui’s great fish to shimmer.

Whānau sitting in the stands were moved to tears to witness the haka being performed by so many and it showed on the faces of those that put in the effort with laboured breathing and perspiration trailing down their cheeks. Yet five minutes seemed like a long time but the challenge easily exceeded that.

I’ll never forget this.

This is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.

The Future of Māori and Pasifika Nursing

Russell added, “Look at all the kids, the teachers, parents, they are all here performing our haka. Fantastic, this embodies our school proverb “To stand together in unity.”

Event co-ordinator Trudy Sears said: “It had been an emotional experience to see their vision come together,” but to satisfy the Guinness World Record people, Trudy and her team will gather all the information and make sure everything is in order, check all school attendee’s, total performance numbers and time keeping. After that the decision whether we made it or not will be up to the Guinness people.

Several of the attendees at the Māori and Pacific Health Forum were past recipients of a Wairarapa Moana Trust Future Leaders scholarship.

More than 200 Māori and Pasifika nurses came together to discuss how strengthening their workforce can help improve the health outcomes and wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika communities throughout the central region.

Hosted by Capital & Coast DHB at Silverstream Retreat, the inaugural ‘Building Leaders’ Māori and Pacific nurses forum was attended by nurses – from such fields as primary, aged care, community, mental, and public health – as well as the Ministry of Health and education providers.

For the tiny tots, this was their big day out and alongside mums and dads and teachers and caregivers, they stomped their feet, threw their hands in the air and poked out their tongues enjoying the fact that they have taken part in a world record haka attempt.

“Māori and Pasifika are over-represented as users of health care services, but noticeably under-represented in the health professions,” said Director Māori Health Services, Arawhetu Gray.

For a number of others leaving the field, they were very happy, with “Choice” being the key word to sum it all up yet for one girl who wanted to remain nameless, simply said, “I’ll never forget this. This is something that I will remember for the rest of my life”.

To help foster this, the forum drew links between the Ministry’s Māori and Pasifika strategies – He Korowai Oranga and ’Ala Mo’ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2014-2018 – and featured presentations and workshops aimed at developing Māori and Pasifika nursing workforce priorities.

That made me think, even if we don’t make the record book, the ngeri, Ko Wairarapa, was performed by the largest group assembled and no-one can take that away from us.

“But having insight into their communities’ views on health and healing means that Māori and Pasifika health professionals play a key role in improving the health outcomes and wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika patients.”

“Our Māori and Pasifika communities have unique health and service needs,” said Director Pacific Peoples’ Health, Taima Fagaloa.

“It is vital that we develop policies and strategies to strengthen and sustain those workforces and ensure they are more representative of the people we treat and better able to meet the needs of our communities.”

Ngā mihi nui Peri Te Wao | Administration | Māori & Pacific Nurses Forum 2016 Whānau Care Services, Capital & Coast DHB

Photos courtesy of Wairarapa REAP.

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New Wairarapa Moana Trust Board Member

Wayne Pitau Ko Kurahaupo me Tākitimu ngā waka Ko Rangitumau te maunga, Ko Maungarake te pae maunga Ko Ruamahanga te awa e rere ana Ko Hamua raua ko Nukupewapewa ngā tangata Ko Ngāti Hamua raua ko Ngāti Kaiparuparu ngā hapū Ko Te OreOre me Hurunui o Rangi ngā whenua Ko Ngā Tau e Waru raua ko Hurunui o Rangi ngā tīpuna whare Ko Haeata raua Ko Reiri āku whānau Ko Nahu Haeata raua ko Huia Haeata (nee Reiri) ōku mātua tīpuna Ko Richard Pitau raua ko Noni Pitau (nee Haeata) ōku mātua Ko Wayne Pitau tōku ingoa.

He Kaipoutiaki taiohi ahau, kei raro i te maru o Rangitāne o Wairarapa Inc. He Kaitiaki Māori ahau kei runga i te taratī o Pātukituki o Wairarapa.

He Kaiwhakairo ahau mō ngā hapū o Wairarapa.

Ko Jade Waetford taku hoa rangatira Ko Zion rātou ko Waiaria, ko Fern, ko Lēla, ko Manaia akū tamariki.

E noho ana mātou ki te whenua o Te OreOre ki te papakainga o te whānau Haeata ki te pūtahi o ngā awa e rere ana, ko Waipoua raua ko Ruamahanga.

Nō reira, e te poari, te taratī o Wairarapa Moana.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

ACKNOW LEDGEM ENT Wairarapa Moana wishes to convey thanks to Wairarapa Times-Age, Wairarapa News, Wairarapa Midweek, Wairarapa Archive and other media agencies for providing photographs and news items that are regularly published in the Wairarapa Moana Mailer.

Special thanks to our Wairarapa Moana shareholders and whānau and all our Māori and Pākeha organisations for sharing your stories and photographs with us all.

Without your support and willingness, the Mailer would not be an exciting and informative publication.

Thank you all.

Outgoing Board member Rutu Namana offering advice to new incoming Board member Wayne Pitau Photo: John Cowpland-Alphapix

Recently, I was nominated as a prospective trustee for Wairarapa Moana Trust Board. This is a position of responsibility that I am honoured to commence on behalf of my ancestors, my hapū and whānau, ngā mokopuna o Wairarapa Moana.

To this position, I bring my whakapapa that intricately links me to many whānau o Wairarapa who can benefit from and give value to the worthy aspirations and strategic plans of the Board.

My grandfather, Nahu Haeata, was one of many male labourers who worked the land at Mangakino after the land and lake swap.

I carry an inherited mission as a kaitiaki for our waterways and whenua that not long ago, all hapū of Wairarapa thrived upon. I believe that investing in good relationships with land owners and local businesses and services, is a trait that Wairarapa Moana Trust Board could consider an asset.

Presently my work has me servicing a diverse range of whānau in the community of Wairarapa. This opportunity affords me a current view of our whānau from a social health perspective, driving me to do better for them each day.

So, without further expression, I thank you for placing your trust in me, in return I will work tirelessly for your future health and well-being.

Nāku iti noa, Wayne Pitau

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MEDIA RELEASE

OCTOBER 2016

Ahuwhenua Trophy Entries Open Māori sheep and beef farmers are being urged to enter the 2017 Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award.

Entries for the competition are open and according to the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee Chairman, Kingi Smiler, it offers a unique opportunity for individual Māori farmers, trusts and incorporations to get valuable professional feedback on their farming operations.

He says the judges of the competition are highly skilled professionals in the agribusiness sector and they have access to data which can benchmark individual operations. Kingi says all previous participants in the competition have said it was an invaluable exercise and they gained feedback that they otherwise wouldn’t have got. He says the time and effort in entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy is more than made up for by the benefits that can accrue – including becoming a finalist and winning the award.

He has also appealed to farm consultants and other rural professional who work for Māori farmers to encourage their clients to enter the competition.

Kingi says the Ahuwhenua Trophy is an iconic taonga and in the 83 years of its existence it has built up a rich cultural and spiritual history as well as being a symbol of excellence in farming. He says the entrants, finalists and winners of the trophy have all played a huge part in growing the legacy of Sir Apirana Ngata, the trophy, value of Māori agribusiness and giving a sense of pride to the people of the land.

Kingi Smiler says Māori farmers have a great story to tell their own people and all New Zealanders and entering the competition is a way of doing this.

Information about the competition, including the entry form, are on the Ahuwhenua Trophy website www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz. Entries close on Friday 27th January 2017. Please contact Communications Manager, Peter Burke (021 224 2184) for any further information.

Photographs are free for use in relation to the competition. Visit http://alphapix.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/AhuwhenuaTrophy-Maori-Excellence-in-Farming/C0000YM7t8JH0JDA contact photographer John Cowpland (027 253 3464).

Our thanks to our valued Ahuwhenua Trophy sponsors: BNZ, B+LNZ, Ministry for Primary Industries, Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Tumu Paeroa, AgResearch, Ballance Agri-Nutrients, PGG Wrightson, Primary ITO, AFFCO, Allflex, BDO, Federation of Māori Authorities, Polaris, Landcorp, Tohu Wine and WorkSafe.

A big thanks also to sponsors of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award: Primary ITO, Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Tumu Paeroa and Allflex.

WAIRARAPA MOANA MERCHANDISE The office has a selection of Wairarapa Moana books and clothing available for purchase.

NAU MAI TAKU KURA MOKOPUNA A collection of customary waiata, karakia and tauparapara from Wairarapa.

Book with CD $10 each WAIRARAPA MOANA: THE LAKE AND ITS PEOPLE The story of the North Island’s third largest lake complex from history to environmental problems. $35.00 each Men’s and Women’s Polo Shirts Colours: Black or White Sizes: S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3 XL $28.00 each Men’s and Women’s Sleeveless Vests Colours: Black or Navy Blue Sizes: S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3 XL $56.00 each

Caps and Beanies Colour: Black One size fits all $12.00 each

Umbrella Colour: Green/White $20.00 each

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Highlights from AGMs

Mō a tātou, mā ngā uri whakatipuranga.... For us [all] and for the next generation.

Over 150 shareholders and whānau registered to attend the visit to Miraka on Friday afternoon but not all arrived at the gathering point outside Mokai Marae.

Unfortunately, some whānau missed out on the opportunity to view the Miraka plant due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is important to read the information and directions provided in the Notices of Meetings to alleviate missed opportunities. The visit itself was very well received with lots of positive feedback.

Later that day, a large group of shareholders and whānau gathered at Pouākani Marae for the pōwhiri with a chance to catch up with friends and whānau prior to dinner. All those that work tirelessly for Marae will understand the time and effort it takes to prepare and take care of those staying on the Marae. Ki a koutou te whānau o Pouākani, ‘Kei runga noa atu!’

The Wairarapa Moana Trust meeting commenced at 12.20pm with karakia, mihi and waiata led by trustee, Rutu Namana.

The Chair, Deborah Davidson, provided an overview of the strategic plan highlighting tasks achieved in 2015-16 and tasks for the 2016-17 period.

Mihirangi Hollings presented the education portfolio with an overview on the three types of funding available through the Trust.

Tirau Te Tau gave an overview on Marae Development outcomes for the year with the long-term goal of maintaining regular contact with Marae. She also congratulated Te Rangimārie Marae for its upgrade through Marae DIY. Rutu Namana reaffirmed the Trust’s cultural provision to shareholders and whānau through merchandise available and reported that the two whakakaha paepae programmes ‘Te Rito o Te Reo Karanga’ and ‘Te Pou Pūmau’ were progressing well with pleasing outcomes being achieved.

The financial statements were received by Anaru Smiler and the current auditor Moore Stephens Wairarapa Audit was reappointed.

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There were no matters arising from the 2015 Minutes.

There were two vacancies to the Board due to the rotation of Deborah Davidson and Rutu Namana. An election was not required as only two nominations were received for these positions and returning trustee Deborah Davidson and newly appointed trustee Wayne Pitau were invited to speak to the meeting.

One item was raised in general business which related to provision of support to sports achievers, both individuals and groups.

On behalf of the trustees and whānau of Wairarapa Moana, Mihirangi Hollings acknowledged retiring trustee Rutu Namana for his work, commitment and support to the Trust.

The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation meeting commenced with a welcome from Chairman Kingi Smiler.

Kingi introduced the management team and advisers and acknowledged farm staff for another well-organised tour of the farms.

A presentation followed to retiring Committee Member, Arawhetu Gray. Arawhetu came on to the Committee of Management in 2000 when there were many shareholder disputes and meetings were long and arduous. Amongst many attributes, her leadership skills helped to establish a vision and strategy for the future. She was part of the team that looked at improving the infrastructure on the farms; secured water rights for our properties; helped strategise and win the Ahuwhenua Trophy for Māori Farmer of the Year in 2005; and provided advice on the set up of Miraka and the Miraka strategy. She was, for a time, the sole female voice on the Committee and ensured that decisions were not dominated by a male perspective. Arawhetu is recognised as a great team player, challenging but always logical and confident with a self-belief in making decisions to do the job well. Arawhetu was thanked for her commitment to Wairarapa Moana.

Arawhetu Gray chaired the election to the Committee of Management and as there were three nominations for two positions each candidate was given an opportunity to introduce themselves prior to voting. Arawhetu confirmed the result at the end of the meeting and the two highestpolling candidates were Sonya Rimene and Kingi Smiler.

Te Horipo Karaitiana presented the Business Update with an outline of the vision and values statements and a comprehensive review of the year’s activities.

Nick Hume presented the Incorporation’s Accounts as audited by Crowe Horwath. At the completion of prolonged discussions a poll vote was taken and the outcome confirmed the approval of the financials.

Murray Hemi presented the proposed dividend of $400,000 to be paid tax free. A poll vote was called by shareholders with the outcome confirming the approval of the proposed dividend.

Anne Carter presented the background on the WAI 85 Treaty Claim specific to the Pouākani lands. A poll vote was directed by shareholders. The result of the vote was

not available prior to the close of the AGM however the Incorporation, by letter in mid-October, provided the results that an overwhelming majority (85% by number and 73% by shares) voted in favour of the resolutions.

The Auditor and Share Valuer were re-appointed for another year; the 2015 Minutes were approved; and the 2017 AGM will be held on October 28th at Greytown.

General Business items were received from the floor including matters concerning Whānau Trusts and Te Ture Whenua Act Reforms; remuneration to Committee of Management; farm improvements; and an increase of the dividend for 2018 which failed to receive approval.

While 240 shareholders and whānau had registered their attendance for the AGM, lunch numbers exceeded those registered. It was also noticeable that some did not attend the meetings after lunch. The office will be reviewing the variance and will be investigating an option to mitigate this situation at future AGMs. The draft AGM Minutes will be distributed to shareholders with the March Mailer.

PRE-AGM ROADSHOWS 2016 This year pre-AGM Roadshows were held in September.

Shareholders were notified of these roadshows by letter and through the Mailer. Attendance was up on last year and surprisingly many of those who attended the pre-AGM Roadshows also attended the AGM in Mangakino.

In order to ensure adequate arrangements are made for shareholders and whānau, with the venue and the caterers, it is important to register to attend the pre-AGM Roadshows.

While we realise there may be situations beyond your control, a call to the office if circumstances change is really appreciated.

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Numbers registered

Registered but did not attend

Attended but did not register

Actual attendance

Auckland

48

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46

Hastings

60

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66

Gisborne

32

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26

Wellington

60

10

13

63

Masterton

57

18

17

56

Christchurch

26

10

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Chairperson’s Report NOVEMBER 2016 As you would all know we have just completed another round of roadshows and the AGM recently held in Mangakino. The trustees enjoy the roadshows as it’s a great opportunity to meet more of our shareholders and descendants and to take the presentation to different regions to ensure we keep as many of our whānau informed as we possibly can.

Kia Ora Koutou,

Unfortunately we had to farewell Rutu Namana as a trustee. Uncle Rutu has served two terms; six years. The Trust’s Constitution states that trustees are only able to sit for two terms. Uncle Rutu held the Wairarapa Moanatanga portfolio that in his two terms has planned, developed and implemented the Te Rito o Te Reo Karanga and Te Pou Pūmau programmes, aiming to strengthen the paepae of our tī puna Marae, alongside Henare Manaena.

Ngā mihi nui, ngā mihi aroha ki a koe uncle Rutu.

Te Rangimārie Marae is always busy with different activities. Over the holidays we ran a programme for our tamariki and we had a great time. Craft work each day was an enjoyable activity; puzzles, cooking with Susie making pizzas and going to the movies to see Pete’s Dragon, was a great movie that all our tamariki enjoyed. With up to six to ten tamariki showing up each day, letting the kids run around in the park to find their own fun is a good energy tamer.

We are excited to welcome Wayne Pitau to the Trust. Wayne will continue to work with Henare regarding the Wairarapa Moanatanga portfolio. We look forward to working with Wayne.

The Marae based medical clinic operates daily and being so busy, it is easier for people to get in and out of our very good “user friendly” carpark and with the new paepae shelters offering shade and solitude, people visiting the clinic sit in the Marae grounds deep in thought taking in the tranquil peace and quiet. It is a lovely place to sit back and relax.

I was re-elected as a trustee at the AGM. This is my second term. I totally enjoyed my first term and I’m looking forward to another three years.

Christmas is coming up fast along with the pressure some whānau will face. Come along and revitalise your spiritual health and well-being at Te Rangimārie Marae. Take in the surroundings or maybe stay for a service along with our tamariki, 9am on Sundays.

Mauri ora Deborah Davidson Wairarapa Moana Trust

The carpark has been tar sealed and with all the wet weather we’ve had, it was lovely watching the water run off down the drains as it was designed to do.

Spring has come and the ponga fence built during the DIY is bursting into fronds and is a beautiful, welcoming sight.

Te Rangimārie DIY was shown on the 24th September on TV3 and if you missed it you can replay it on TV3 on Demand.

Office bearers at Te Rangimārie Marae CHAIR:

Archdeacon Wai Quayle, 261 High St Nth, Carterton 027 2409261

TREASURER: Ms Reo Walker (06) 372 7873 SECRETARY: Mrs Robin Irwin,

11 Deller Drive, Carterton 027 4862714

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Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Officers Micaela Rutene

Marae Committee

Marae Trustees

Secretary

Committee meeting 3rd Sunday

Trustee meeting 1st Sunday

Kahurangi Manaena

Mihi Keita Namana

Rawiri Smith

Treasurer

Chairperson

Chairman

PO Box 739, Masterton 5840

Johni Rutene

Charmaine Kawana

Deputy

Deputy

hurunuiorangimarae@ gmail.com

Mary Nunn Hine Webster Bill Namana Charlie Grant Garry Waata

2016 AGM (in brief)

The Marae AGM was held on 26 June 2016.

The Reviewed Accounts were adopted; An update was provided on the Marae rebuild, the papakainga development, and the Treaty claims; Frances Reiri-Smith was acknowledged for her years of dedication as a trustee; We welcomed newly elected Marae trustee Garry Waata.

What’s Going On? The Marae is: Building relationships and supporting schools in the Carterton District; Supporting the Carterton District Council New Citizen Ceremonies; Participating in the Te Rito o Te Reo Karanga and Te Pou Pūmau wānanga to strengthen Wairarapa paepae; Supporting the Papakainga Committee to progress the development of homes on our whenua; Having a purakau, tikanga and kawa wānanga in 2017; Offering baleage for sale as a Marae fundraiser.

Scholarships are available to descendants of an original Wairarapa Moana owner. Criteria is applied to all funding.

FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS Tertiary Scholarships are targeted at students studying a diploma, degree, masters or PhD. Trade Training & Apprenticeship Scholarships are provided to those studying and working towards a trade or an apprenticeship.

Applications are available from Friday 20 January 2017 and close Friday 31 March 2017.

BRIDGING FUND GRANT These grants are provided to allow whānau to undertake a course of training that will assist them to take the next step in their careers. This could include either further training or employment opportunities.

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SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS There are two special scholarships available to various fields within agri-business. Enquiries welcome, application forms are available from Dallas – Telephone: 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 Email: trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz

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A Walk Down Memory Lane Hurunui-o-Rangi was home to a very large papakainga settlement. Nearby was a church politely known as the Māori Church that served Hurunui-o-Rangi.

The Mansion, as it was well known back then, is the wharekai at Hurunui-o-Rangi and is the last remaining home where once a large settlement thrived.

The Mansion was the home of brothers Tom and Bill Namana and both their families shared the same house with one whānau living in the front and the other at the back. In later years, Bill Matiaha and his whānau resided there.

The concrete steps were moved to the kauta that stands alongside the wharekai and is listed with Historic Places Trust as the only remaining working kauta of its type in the Wairarapa.

L-R: Nanny Liza (Niania), Ischia Grant (Matiaha) and Pukepuke (Bungy) Namana on the steps of the Mansion.

Photo: Mary Nunn (Grant)

Notification of a Deceased Shareholder Ka mate he tete, ka tupu he tete.

Man dies and another replaces.

Death is never easy to announce and we will all find ourselves in this position some time in our lives.

There are instances when the office is unaware of a shareholder having passed away and so correspondence and the Wairarapa Moana Mailer continues to be sent to the deceased shareholder.

On some occasions whānau members have become upset when mail addressed to their loved one continues to arrive at the address on the share register.

It would be greatly appreciated if whānau could let the office know of shareholders who have passed on. Give us a call so we can update the share register and support the whānau to succeed. Contact Ngaere on 0800 662 624.

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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.

Faith Chase Whānau Trust Theresa Marie Lightbourne Alexandra Douglas Gordon Kim Louise Smith Maria Patricia Kokiri Reginald Dennis Tautari Louise Arthur Nellie Reiri Mereana Whānau Trust Fund Iwi Konronia Tuari Marcia Melody Tauri Peter Kawana Monica Dolores Leanna Forde Lennox James Wi-Tako Love Alastair Moutere Love Renee Marama Love Thomas Hutana

Te Whare O Waimarino Whānau Trust Peggy Maria Rathbone Harata Hohepa Francis McNally-Te Maari Douglas Foley Dudley Petera Benjamin R Te Whaiti Pikimairawea Evelene Walker Yvonne Gaylene Carter Denise Carroll Tauri Hilton Stanley Parker Whānau Trust Lillian Renata Kathleen Smith John Charles Mita Wi Taylor

Some of the first logs leaving Farm 15, Ropiha Road.

Spring has come and gone. That is the feeling on farm anyway. You will all be aware of the wet and cold Spring we have all had across the country. This has affected production in the central and northern parts of the country.

WMI is on par with last year compared to others being 1012% behind last year. Grass growth has been good but with the lack of sunshine there has been no substance to the grass.

This would be compared to a human living on lettuce alone.

There needs to be some substance in the feed to ensure they produce high volumes of milk. Mating has begun and the cows are also slow to cycle this year across the region. It is expected we will get some warmer days over November which should help alter that trend.

clearer we look forward to keeping you informed and how it affects your land.

In October the AGM was held on farm and the farm team would like to thank all those owners that attended. They enjoyed presenting and showing what work they were doing on your farms.

The crops are in the ground albeit just with the weather holding up the process.

The farm woodlot harvest has begun as indicated at the AGM. The tender price offered for the trees exceeded the budget submitted in the annual report by $1,000,000. This is a reflection of the strong timber price at present. The picture shown is some of the first loads to leave the farm.

The amazing thing about the harvest is that there are only two operators on sight, both in mechanical harvesters. No manual cutting of trees.

In the Waikato the Regional Council has released its proposed plan change known as Healthy Rivers. This is a major change for the region and sets the vision and strategy to improve the water quality of the Waikato River. WMI has been part of the process and certainly supports the vision and strategy. It is early days yet and once the rules become

Wishing you and your whā nau a safe and happy Holiday.

The Wairarapa Moana office will close 4.30pm Wednesday 21 December 2016 and re-open Monday 16 January 2017.

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50 Unclaimed Dividends Shareholder Bank Account Details Payment of dividends to shareholders living in New Zealand is made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts.

A Direct Credit Account Form is available from the office if you need to provide new bank account details because you have changed your bank or your account has been closed.

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.

Shareholders living overseas will be paid by cheque unless the shareholder holds a New Zealand bank account and elects to have the dividend paid into the New Zealand bank account. Cheques must be presented at the bank within six months of the date of issue.

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

If you are able to provide any information that can help us to make contact with these shareholders or their descendants please contact Ngaere on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz REBECCA WAENGA GRACIE MATSON PIWI PENEHA JOSEPH BROWN LEONIE ANNAMARIE EDWARDS KELLY LILLIAN MANIHERA RICHARD PHILLIP JOHN DOUGLAS MATHEW ANARU PAUL DOUGLAS HEMI CLENDON TAURAU KERRY WIREMU TAURAU TE REO HANITA NICOL CURRY TASMAN RANGANUI PITAMA ESTATE TOURERE NEPE APATU HELEN SCARLETT TEOHONGA PARAONE MACDONALD RICHARD HONETAPU FIONA ILENE ANDREWS PANIA PIWARI DONALD MCDONALD MARTHA RUKUIA TAURAU PAUL WILLIAM RETTER GLORIA PAMELA PENE MEREANA TE KAHIKA SHIRLEY LOIS NAOMI CRAWFORD ROGER REWI KOHEA TAURAU

We welcome contributions from our shareholders and whānau.

If you would like to provide an article or pānui for the Mailer then contact Henare at the Masterton office 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624.

Mailer Closing Dates Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Mailer Distribution Dates Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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MAUREEN BEATH WAIRAU TAMIHANA NAOMI BURNS PAEA TAWHARAU THOMPSON HUGH GEORGE KARAITIANA KELLY KARAITIANA RURU PEREIPA WATENE DONALD TANATIU REWITI POUTU TUAHINE MA PIKIHUIA RUDOLPH MEIHANA O’DONNELL JACK O’DONNELL NAERA GREENLAND JOSEPHINE A EWING ELIZABETH R TE WHAITI MICHAEL N TE WHAITI BENJAMIN R TE WHAITI BILL S TE WHAITI SIMON W TE WHAITI DARREN LEE KINGI DANIEL AHIPENE HOANI NGARORI KINGI TANGOPAKIHA BABBINGTON MARIA CHESLEY GORDON MATANGIURU MACDONALD

If you have any questions please contact Charmaine Kawana, Ngaere Webb, Dallas Gillies or Henare Manaena at the Wairarapa Moana office in Masterton.

Freepost 158415 PO Box 2019 Kuripuni Masterton 5842

Wairarapa Moana House 4 Park Avenue Masterton 5810

Ph: 06 370 2608 Fax: 06 370 2609

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