Issue 49 April 2018

ISSUE FORTY-NINE: WHĀ TEKAU MĀ IWA APRIL 2018

Application to Waitangi Tribunal gets a second tick of support

IN THIS ISSUE: p2

Tatai Rangatira Pou-a-Kani Connections

p4 Te Rangimārie Marae p5 Māori Land Court Clinics 2018 p5 Iron Māori Taupo 2018 p5 Shareholder/Beneficiary Search p6 WaiFest 2018 Waitangi Day Celebration p6 Golden Shears 2018 p8 Remembered but not Remedied p9 Kim Workman – Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year 2018 p10 Memory Lane Success p10 A Walk Down Memory Lane p11 Farm Report – Our Wairarapa Moana Whānau p11 Notification of a Deceased Shareholder p12 Mailer Closing Dates p12 50 Unclaimed Dividends

p12 Shareholder Bank Account Details

Shareholders and whānau gathered at Mangakino Area School on Saturday 24 March 2018 for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation application to the Waitangi Tribunal for the return of certain lands around the Maraetai Dam. The SGM was called by shareholders that together hold 10% of the shares in the Incorporation to consider the following resolution:

“That this Special General Meeting does not support the application to the Waitangi Tribunal on behalf of the shareholders of the Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation seeking binding recommendations for the resumption of certain lands near Mangakino, South Waikato.”

“All the shareholders who spoke at the Special General Meeting, spoke in a reasoned and measured way, whether speaking for or against the motion. It was clear that while people had reached their own view on the resolution, they were still prepared to acknowledge other points of view. It’s a sign that we are coming of age,” said kaumātua Kim Workman.

A range of speakers were heard FOR and AGAINST the motion. Both sides of the argument were fully canvassed.

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April 2018

WAIRARAPA MOANA

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Tatai Rangatira Pou-a-Kani Connections It is tempting to believe the words recently bandied about that we don’t belong in Pou-a-Kani. I must admit it upsets me to hear that.

In 1993 I was lucky enough to run a project recording the oral histories of some of the early Wairarapa settlers onto the Pou-a-Kani block. It was a great opportunity to learn first hand from those that were involved in our arrival onto a new land. I wonder what they would think of our current situation.

In the project I got to hear a lot of stories and, like any good oral historian, I also set about finding documentary evidence that could support these stories and build them into histories.

The whakapapa of Te Umurangi is as follows: Purakau Maika Merepane Maika

So here is what I found…

When talking about how he asked the Kingitanga to open Pou-a-Kani marae, Uncle Major said: “So I stood up and then I mihi’d to Mahinaarangi, the wharenui, and then I turned around and I said, “You mightn’t know who I am but, ko taku tipuna ko Tunuiarangi, tana tamaiti, taku hakui, moe i te cousin o Te Puea, a Te Hā (My kuia, the daughter of my grandfather Tunuiarangi married a cousin of Te Puea). Te Umurangi was match-maked by Te Puea when she came down to Nukutaimemeha and there was a big hui at Puanani…And when I mentioned that and I said, “Ara taku hakui e takoto mai ra i roto i Taupiri.” (My kuia lies there on Taupiri). Oh they just bowed their head down and they started to cry. With that I said, “I haere mai tau au ki te tono atu i a tatau tamaiti mokopuna, mana, kei roto matau i Mangakino e noho ana a Wairarapa i roto i

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Mangakino, mana e whakatuwhera to matau wharenui.”

(I have come to ask if our granddaughter (Te Ataairangikahu) will come and open our whare in Mangakino where we as Wairarapa live).

Hemi Te Oka Matiaha Te Umurangi

Kaipaoe HP Tunuiarangi

(second marriage)

Paranihia Te Hā (Nā Waikato Tainui)

On another project I also spent time with Tainui kuia, Te Aue Davis. I learnt from her whānau that in return for the marriage of Te Umurangi, Te Puea’s cousin, Piupiu Te Wherowhero, was “match-maked” to Arapata Himona from Te Ore Ore marae. Piupiu was a strong Ratana adherent as was the Himona family in the Wairarapa. She was also a political dissident within the Kingitanga and there was strong interest in shifting her away to prevent her from causing further trouble. So politically, religiously and geographically the “match” made sense. However, Piupiu had other ideas and upon arriving in the Wairarapa, she immediately ran back to the Waikato.

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Shareholders in attendance at the SGM agreed that this was now an end to the matter.

“Wairarapa Moana shareholders have again confirmed their support for the application to the Waitangi Tribunal. We are hopeful that the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Settlement Trust will consider withdrawing its opposition to our application to the Waitangi Tribunal,” said Kingi Smiler, Chairman of the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

The outcome of the vote was as follows: (%) of Shareholder Shareholder Vote Votes

Poll Vote

(%) of Poll Votes

FOR

104

17.78%

7,537,680

37.65%

AGAINST

478

81.71%

12,444,748

62.15%

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0.51%

39,840

0.20%

INVALID

The motion was declared lost by Incorporation Chairman, Kingi Smiler.

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“We will advise the Waitangi Tribunal of the outcome of this Special General Meeting. We will keep all shareholders and whānau up to date through the Mailer, and website.”

The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation would like to thank all shareholders for participating in the process, and for your confidence in the actions of the Committee of Management.

Piupiu’s whakapapa is as follows: Potatau Te Wherowhero Taiawhio Teahuia Te Puia Herangi

Mahuta

Te Wherowhero Piupiu Te Wherowhero

Both of these tomo (arranged marriages) were politically important and both occurred in the early 1900s – the period just before the transfer of the Pou-a-Kani block to Wairarapa in 1916. This was a conscious effort by ourselves and Waikato-Tainui to cement our whānau and political ties before our arrival onto Pou-a-Kani.

The Kotahitanga Māori Parliament was an important basis for our ties with Tuwharetoa. Tureiti Te Heuheu Tukino V, Te Whatahoro, and Tunuiarangi were all active members of Te Kotahitanga. In 1892 they were all members of the Whare o Raro – the Lower House – and in 1893 Tureiti and Tunuiarangi were appointed Ministers within the Māori Parliament. Both ran as candidates for the Eastern Māori seat (along with two other Kotahitanga parliamentarians) – both losing to Wi Pere.

From 1894 Tureiti led a committee of Kotahitanga chiefs (including Tunuiarangi) whose role was to support the Māori MPs and bring petitions to NZ Parliament’s Native Affairs Committee. The Māori MPs included: Timi Kara – the man who brokered the Lake exchange; Apirana Ngata – the liaison between Wairarapa and the Crown over the Pou-aKani block; and Maui Pomare – Native Minister at the time of the transfer of the Pou-a-Kani land. Tureiti often hosted the Kotahitanga chiefs at his home in Lyall Bay. 1

The relationship between Tureiti and Tunuiarangi lasted for many years. When Kingi Mahuta died in November 1912, Tunuiarangi, Tureiti and his son Hoani met in Carterton and travelled together up to the tangi in Waahi.1 According to Uncle Major, Tunuiarangi approached Tureiti Te Heuheu when he didn’t have enough money to finish his whare, Nukutaimemeha. In response Tuwharetoa donated timber and sent the eldest son of Tureiti, Hepi Kahotea Te Heuheu, to help finish the building.2 The whare was opened on 16 March 1918. Sadly, Hepi Kahotea died in the influenza epidemic of that year, he was 28 years old.

The relationship between Wairarapa and Te Heuheu endured for over 25 years. Tunuiarangi, in particular, had much in common with his contemporary, Tureiti Te Heuheu. They fought the same political battles, sat on the same meetings and committees, they shared grief and loss together, and both sent their sons to War and welcomed them home wounded. I think we, as iwi, were very close to each other. In saying this, let me leave you one last story: In February 1912 with the passing of his wife, Te Rerehau, Tureiti Te Heuheu Tukino V was invited to Wairarapa with his kawe mate. He and his family were welcomed on to Ngatauewaru and over the next 6-7 days men and women

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from throughout the Wairarapa came to pay tribute to his wife and family. On Sunday 11 February, a kahu Māori and two patu (one named Muraahi) were presented as riringinga roimata to the Te Heuheu family; a lasting tribute from Wairarapa to the Te Heuheu line.3

Kati ra.

Ki a koutou ra ngā rangatira o nehera, nō Waikato, nō Tuwharetoa, nō Wairarapa, tēnā koutou, tēnā tatau. E ngā whetu mau tonu ki te Rangi, tēnā anō koutou katoa.

Article: Murray Hemi

Te Rangimārie Marae Well here we are in 2018 and March already!

Christmas on this church-based Marae is always busy with services and special events happening, where the love and peace that comes from Christ can be shared with our community. Archdeacon Waitohiariki took a lovely candlelight service on Christmas Eve and we invited neighbours to attend and to enjoy the service and have fellowship afterwards. It was lovely to see people come and join the regulars.

Rev. Liz Greville has been taking a monthly service at Te Hepara Pai and it is good to have her as part of the Ministry team. She brings with her some “interesting” skills in worship and she is encouraging us to translate the English version to Te Reo and try some new ways of worship.

Along with our new Priest have come a group of ladies who are keen gardeners and floral artists and just plain hard workers. No weed will dare to flourish in our gardens as there are now extra hands caring for this lovely Marae.

Shrove Tuesday, (the day before the Mihingare church begins Lent, the 40 days before Easter) we had a party! Tradition has it that you eat pancakes on that day and have a good time. We made pancakes with bacon, with banana, with chocolate sauce or maple syrup or ice-cream or however you like pancakes. It was a nice night and full of good fellowship.

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Te Mauri Team.

The Marae has had a quiet spell but is busy now with Outdoor Pursuits groups coming from over the hill and enjoying our lovely valley.

Whaiora had an interesting day introducing the Cancer support group known as Te Mauri.

Te Mauri is a cancer support group for whānau Māori that has been launched in the Wairarapa. This programme will run fortnightly on a Tuesday 12pm to 12 noon from February – October 2018 at Te Rangimārie Marae and is supported by the health research council, Mana Wāhine, of which Whaiora is a member, and Massey University.

Te Mauri has been developed as part of a research study and looking at the effectiveness of cancer support programmes.

Shareholder Search – Can you help?

We would like your help to trace descendants of shareholder Janice Tui Ross Any information you may be able to share with us will be most appreciated.

Call Ngaere on 0800 662 624 or email ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Māori Land Court Clinics 2018 Clinics are held at Wairarapa Moana House, 4 Park Avenue, Masterton, on the following dates. For an appointment with Erica Mark from the Takitimu office in Hastings phone 06 974 7630.

Month

Date(s)

May

Wednesday, 16th

June

Friday, 8th & Wednesday, 27th

July

Wednesday, 18th

August

Friday, 3rd & Wednesday, 22nd

September October

Wednesday, 12th Friday, 5th & Wednesday, 24th

November

Wednesday, 14th

December

Friday, 7th

IRON MĀORI TAUPO 2018 It was awesome to see so many WMI whānau participate and come to support the Iron Māori triathlon in Taupo on Saturday 24th March 2018.

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation entered six teams in the various age categories ranging from Tamariki (child) to Matua (adult) with some of those teams placing within the top 20. General Manager Nick Hume entered as an individual completing all three components of the triathlon.

This event was a great way to get people off the farm and doing something different and a huge achievement that they can be so proud of.

All who participated and supported demonstrated the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Values – integrity, communication, courage, knowledge and working together.

Ka mau te wehi!

It is for everyone including whānau who are currently living with cancer as well as those who have had cancer in the past. Trained facilitators Dany Haira, Andrea Rutene and Waitohiariki Quayle invite you to join with them and would be pleased to give you more information if required.

Please contact Whaiora – Waitohiariki Quayle 06 3700818 extn 820 for further information. There is No Cost for your participation.

We held the AGM on February 11th and our positions of responsibility are as follows: CHAIR

Archdeacon Wai Quayle

SECRETARY Robin Irwin TREASURER Reo Walker BOOKING OFFICER

Wai Quayle 027 240 9261

quaylew@xtra.co.nz

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 on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624.

Ruapututu Anne Thompson Carole Tapa Robert Hunter Waaka Tutaki Pahi Kipa Darienne Jocelyn Pohatu Matiu Te Kani and Noi Matiria Thompson Whānau Trust Virginia Burgess Pamela Reiri Rex & Donella Manihera Whānau Trust

Marlene Pauline Kingi William Manaena Kingi III Martin Robert Karaitiana Maureen Pohorama Margaret Donna Clarke Michael John Bristowe Maraea Manapouri Tauariki Margaret Reiri Kathleen Charmaine McKay Gary John Stuart Alfred Holmes Palmer (Jnr)

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WaiFest 2018 Waitangi Day Celebration Sitting right in front of the stage under a scorching Wairarapa summer with only a floppy hat for cover, didn’t deter whānau taking up the best spot to watch all the entertainment on stage. With a little cooler on the side to take care of the thirst and the chilli bin on the other side loaded with kai, what more could you ask for.

This was the inaugural WaiFest 2018 held in Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton. Set up to celebrate on this important date, NZ’s bicultural socio-cultural fusion along with the diversity of different ethnic groups and cultures. This is where the wider community, both urban and rural, and visitors alike, can participate in activities, enjoy the entertainment and gorge oneself on all the sumptuous food on offer.

A run across the wobbly swing bridge over the Waipoua River to the deer park is as exciting as it gets but for first timers, it’s a new experience. The kids’ play area kept them amused and involved in everything on offer. The park train tooted its presence all day, loaded with families and kids all resonating their excitement through the tunnel and not once did the train break down.

Nearby with a good view of the stage was a shaded area for kaumātua / senior citizens for them to enjoy the festivities in a cool and relaxed setting with a drink station serving up hot and cold refreshments and, indeed, all the shaded areas around the perimeter were overtaken by whānau and onlookers with the littlies in their pushchairs enjoying all the attention. Across the road in the skating rink, scooters, skate boarders and X bikers showed off their skills.

The Lake House Café was kept busy serving up their usual fare of good food with all the outdoor seating taken up overlooking the lake. Boaters on the lake, calm and relaxed under a hot tranquil day, enjoyed the humming sounds of entertainment, the rumble of the train clunking by, all the sounds of fun and enjoyment and those that chose to picnic in their boat, drew the attention of ducks unlimited.

Golden Shears 2018 Golden Shears is an iconic and internationally recognised event. The Golden Shears is held in Wairarapa annually, and this year marks its 58th year.

Wairarapa Moana has proudly supported the Golden Shears for many years.

Golden Shears symbolises both quality and excellence in the art of shearing and wool handling. The event continues to attract competitors from all over the world.

“We have smart, savvy and very fit Māori people in agribusiness, plus the staunch whānau supporters,” said Sonya Rimene, Director of Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.

“Golden Shears is able to showcase the very best shearing expertise, talent and safe work practices.”

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The shearing industry is predominantly a Māori workforce.

Wairarapa Moana is proud to sponsor the Māori-Pākehā teams event that profiles the very best and signifies that working together produces quality results. “Nāu te rou, nākū te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”

The success of the Golden Shears is largely due to the voluntary efforts of the committee and the 200 plus volunteers during the event, including Māori Wardens, wool handlers and pressers not competing. The event is a great example of a community-driven kaupapa.

To cool off from the summer heat, the aquatic centre, a hop, skip and jump away, offered up all the water leisure activities from the indoor and outdoor pools and for some of the teens returning from the pool, WaiFest was the place to show off your sexy, wet curls.

Different organisations and community groups, with giveaway knick-knacks, posters and badges, spoke about their services. Historians talked history and iwi groups were on hand to explain the Treaty of Waitangi and what this commemorative day means for all cultures living in Aotearoa.

On stage, entertainment was non-stop from Polynesian to Highland dancing and the younger performers certainly were not stage shy. Local band Spank pumped out an upbeat britpop sound. Local musso Hemi Walker flowed easily from reggae to mainstream and Mike Kawana and friends covered off all the faves. By now, the crowd had warmed, the atmosphere had spiked and when the MC announced the next act, the smartphones went crazy.

Reggae band, Tomorrow People, were the headline act and the numbers in the park quickly swelled over. Just as quick the skating rink and the kids play area thinned out, the ducks had the lake all to themselves and the wet-look brigade flicked their locks around to the reggae grooves emanating from the stage. Even the oldies in the kaumātua tent swayed to and fro to the rhythmic beats.

This was an outdoor performance with good audio engineering that helped to accentuate their sound with vibrant dare. Strong vocals with shaded harmonies and interactive raps created a crystal-clear blend of lyrical flex.

Every rhythm was precisely in time, all the pitches perfectly in tune, they were tight and to fracture somebody is to move them and they had a fractured crowd out front that wouldn’t stop moving and grooving to their infectious sound. They interloped from one genre to another with assertive ease, they tested the boundaries unchallenged and came out raging and each time the crowd raged with them.

Yes, indeed, the wait was well worth it and with all the under and over size bods and the young and old giving it up! Who cared! The reggae groove was in town and if you didn’t know how to groove, the WaiFest shuffle was good enough.

Even the littlies hopped out of their pushchairs and showed off their… treasured moves.

Yeah, it was a good family day out with everything all within visual sight. There wasn’t time to be bored because there was so much to see and do and to enjoy.

I firmly support the judges for tagging Masterton because what better place to commemorate Waitangi Day than in New Zealand’s most beautiful city.

Sonya Rimene, Brett Roberts, Ethan Pankhurst, Hayden Tapp, Ringakaha Paewai, Robert Mudgway, Darren Alexander

“From the competitors, the many whānau who work and support our agri-business sector, the honour and mana associated with winning this prestigious competition is huge,” says Sonya Rimene. “It’s not only about winning, it is also about focusing on the benefits of just being in the competition. It is a privilege to sponsor the MāoriPākehā Teams event. We celebrate success, we celebrate whānau achieving excellence. Congratulations to all the competitors.”

The result of the Māori-Pākehā Teams shearing was: FIRST

Brett Roberts and Ethan Pankhurst

SECOND

Ringakaha Paewai and Hayden Tapp

THIRD

Robert Mudgway and Darren Alexander Sonya Rimene and Koro Mullins livestreaming globally.

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Remembered but not Remedied Our history recognised but not our future The Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-āRua Trust initialled the Deed of Settlement (iDOS) for our historical Treaty claims on 22 March 2018.

The Trust’s objective in negotiating a settlement with the Crown was to “achieve the best settlement we can for all”.

It doesn’t take much effort to see where the iDOS fails to meet that objective.

The Deed does recognise the history of Pouākani. The Crown acknowledges that: “the provision of distant Pouākani land, instead of Wairarapa Moana reserves, led to the dislocation of some Ngāti Kahungunu whānau from their hapū and traditional homes” and that, “much of the Pouākani land required considerable investment to make it economically viable“1. It also acknowledges, “its failure to inform Ngāti Kahungunu owners and discuss the proposed taking of Pouākani lands for the Mangakino power scheme prior to the Crown’s entry onto that land and the construction of a number of structures on that land constituted a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles”2.

Sadly while the Deed acknowledges this breach, it offers no apology and no specific redress, not even cultural redress. It seems Pouākani has a history but no future.

This map defines the Area of Interest covered by the proposed Settlement.3 It is easy to see that Pouākani is not included.

This Area of Interest is the area within which the Crown will build its future relationships with Kahungunu ki Wairarapa. These Crown relationships include the Department of Conservation, Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Ministry of Primary Industry, Department of Internal Affairs, and Heritage NZ. By being excluded from the Area of Interest Pouākani will miss out on the following opportunities provided by the Settlement: • The Department of Conservation – harvesting of cultural materials, protection of wāhi tapu, native species and habitat enhancement or protection (including

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1 DEED OF SETTLEMENT OF HISTORICAL CLAIMS p.158 at www.govt.nz/ assets/Uploads/Ngati-Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa-Tamaki-Nui-a-rua-Deed-ofSettlement-22-March-2018.pdf 2 DEED OF SETTLEMENT OF HISTORICAL CLAIMS p.159 at www.govt.nz/ assets/Uploads/Ngati-Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa-Tamaki-Nui-a-rua-Deed-ofSettlement-22-March-2018.pdf 3 DEED OF SETTLEMENT SCHEDULE: ATTACHMENTS p.1 at www.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Ngati-Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa-Tamaki-Nui-arua-Deed-of-Settlement-Schedule-Attachments-22-March-2018.pdf

NKKWTNAR Trustees initial the Deed of Settlement

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freshwater fisheries; pest control; training employment and contracting opportunities; hunting; concessions and commercial licensing.

Ministry for the Environment – the mana and kaitiaki role of the mana whenua hapū over their wāhi tapu; recognition of the cultural and traditional relationships over rivers and lakes [The Deed only mentions the rivers and tributaries of the Ruamahanga River, the Manawatu River, the East Coast Rivers, and Wairarapa Moana and Lake Onoke not the Waikato River and its tributaries or Lake Maraetai]; kaitiakitanga the right to maintain and control our environment according to environmental traditions, cultural values and beliefs; support for the purity, potency and integrity of the natural environment.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – access protocols for Crown minerals; exclusion of land from a minerals programme, block offers, or exploration permits.

Ministry for Primary Industry – protecting the interests of primary industries by developing policies and operational processes over agriculture, forestry, and biosecurity practices.

The Department of Internal Affairs – access to information and archival records; relationships with New Zealand libraries and heritage organisations.

Heritage NZ – revitalisation and growth of te reo and our marae paepae.

Not Remedied part 2 ... There are some significant deficiencies in the Deed in relation to Lake Wairarapa. The lake has long been in a lifeless supertrophic state as a direct result of Crown action and inaction. The Crown ought to be made accountable for cleaning it up. While the Deed establishes a Lake Statutory Board, it has no authority, no operational budget, and no commitment from the Crown. By comparison, the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement in 2006 was supported by memorandum of understanding with the Crown setting out their joint interests in improving the water quality through a Protection and Restoration Action Programme.

In 2008 the Ministry for the Environment committed $72.1 million to the Programme as did the Regional and District Council. A total of $144.2 million available to the protection and restoration of the Te Arawa Lakes. In contrast, the Wairarapa Moana Statutory Board is to ‘seek sponsorship and funds from other sources for its activities.’ The only money provided by the Crown is $500,000 to the Wellington Regional Council as a ‘contribution to the costs of the preparation and public notification of the [Board’s] natural resource document.’

Where else does the future of Pouākani get forgotten? The Deed provides for: • a Kawenata Hou (a new Covenant) whereby 10 Crown agencies and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nuiā-Rua will work in partnership to develop and implement a social and economic revitalisation strategy. The Kawenata includes the Mid Central and the Wairarapa District Health Boards. The Lakes District Health Board (covering the Pouākani area) is not part of the Kawenata Hou; • representation on the Wellington and Horizons Regional Council committees as well as joint committees with the South Wairarapa District Council. The Taupo District Council or the Waikato Regional Council in the Pouākani area are not mentioned anywhere; • eleven statements of association, eleven statutory acknowledgements, and nine deeds of recognition over areas and sites of particular cultural, spiritual, historical, and traditional significance. No sites are identified in the Pouākani area; • ownership of all school properties is vested in the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Trust. The Mangakino Area School is not included.

If the Settlement process is about reclaiming our history, our identity, and our rangatiratanga, the proposed Deed of Settlement does the opposite. Our history is marginalised. Our identity is ignored. Our rangatiratanga is excluded. Despite promises, the Deed offers nothing tangible to the Pouākani community. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Trust aimed to achieve “the best settlement for all.” In the case of Pouākani claimants it can be said the Trust only achieved “the best settlement for some.”

Article: Murray Hemi

KIM WORKMAN – METLIFECARE SENIOR NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR 2018

Kim Workman with Metlifecare CEO Glen Sowry

Wellington social justice advocate and public servant, Kim Workman, is the recipient of the 2018 Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award.

The winners of the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards were announced last month (February) at the annual Gala in Auckland. Extraordinary Kiwis were celebrated and commended for their services to society.

Dr Kim Workman, 76, is an active social pioneer and retired public servant. His commitment to overcoming issues related to criminal justice, welfare and prison reform has positively influenced the lives of many New Zealanders and their families for over 50 years.

Metlifecare CEO Glen Sowry is thrilled that the awards recognise the contributions of New Zealanders regardless of age.

“The calibre of finalists making positive contributions to the lives of others this year has been incredible. These New Zealanders are role models and leaders within our communities. The tireless commitment to society showcased by the Senior New Zealander of the Year Award finalists is admired and valued by all Kiwis,” said Glen Sowry.

Artist Billy Apple and Professor Bob Elliot were among the fellow Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award finalists, recognised for their ongoing contribution to the community.

Article and photo courtesy of Metlifecare NZ.

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Memory Lane

Success

Old family photos tucked away in a box hidden in the back of the closet or in an old chest out in the shed are surfacing all the time.

Their discovery often creates delight, amusement and often than not, the curious question “Who are they?

Where was this taken?”

There is nothing more precious than an old family photo that links you directly to the past. Each photograph tells a story and it is the clues found in the old photographs like the style of clothing worn, background details, jewelry that begins to weave your genealogical link, your whakapapa.

The Wairarapa Archive has a very large collection of photos, journals, maps and other treasures gratefully deposited into care by local Wairarapa whānau and from those living elsewhere and overseas. Wairarapa Moana has a very good working relationship with Head Archivist Gareth Winter and every now and then when something interestingly Māori crosses his desk, he’ll call the office for us to go over and to have a look.

Many photos have no date, no names or the writing is so faded it can’t be read. So, to help the archives to identify unknown photos, they allow Wairarapa Moana to feature them in the Mailer in the hope that one of our readers may know something. And from previous photos featured, the office has received a number of valuable replies. And one, is the photo that featured in Issue 47 – Sept 2017 Mailer.

Toured Canterbury 1897.

Won all their matches and the Wairarapa Football Union Cup. Back Row (L-R): Taiawhio Te Tau, K. Hemi, S. Korako, F. Faulkener, Purakau Maika, W. Karaitiana, D. Gage.

Middle Row: (?) Peter Kawana (Cowan), E. Ratara, H. Te Miha, Te Ata Anaru (Tuhokairangi), K. Rangi, R. Hamuera.

Front Row: D. Kuti, R. Ukiuki, J. Manihera, J. Putahi, Joe Paraone (Joe Brown).

Inserts (L-R): W.E. Turei and H.T. Mahupuku.

Absent: E. Kingi, J. Jury, T. Eramiha, J. Chase, Take Ihaia, Jaro Hone and W. Kerehi.

Photo Acknowledgement: Kei te mihi ki te whanaunga Reggie Iherangi Moeau mō te whakaahua ō ā tatou tı̄puna. Tēnā koe Reggie.

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Our whanau are very excited to find this photo as we only have a few of poor quality. Thank you so much for the contact information for Gareth.

The wahine (seated, with plaits and wearing white blouse) is “Hana Peeti Te Kehunga Kamo” (nee Dix) She is the daughter of Ngahiwi and Joseph Dix, a Portuguese whaler of Wharekauri. Most families on Wharekauri descend from this union.

The male, on her left, is her husband “Tarei Kamo Paramena” of Ngāti Mutunga. The young woman standing between them is “Hana Peti Matenga” (nee Kamo). The younger of the two girls, to the right of her mother is “Elizabeth Te Okenga Ngakaari Pirika” (nee Kamo). I don’t know who the 2 children are seated in front.

The man seated on the left-hand side is not known and may be the minister of that place. Our old people don’t think the photo was taken on the Chathams, the house behind isn’t of the style of homes on the island at that time.

Ngā manaakitanga Mahara Gilsenan Whakapapa Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Trust 78 Seymour St, Blenheim 7201

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Our Wairarapa Moana Whānau WMI Assistant Farm Manager (Farm 11) Toni Schnuriger achieved success at the recent Dairy NZ regional awards at Rotorua, coming third in the Trainee of the Year event and receiving a Merit Award in the Practical Component.

“It’s well deserved success,” said WMI General Manager Nick Hume.

“Toni showed great potential and in December promoted her to 2IC on Farm 11,” said Nick. “Her success demonstrates her capabilities and we are delighted but not surprised; we know she’s got it,” he said. Toni, who has a dairy background, coming from a family dairy farm in the Waikite Valley, shows maturity, ability and great skills says Nick.

“Seeing our staff achieve success in this way is rewarding for us as an organisation and tremendously rewarding for them personally,” Nick adds. “We also have three staff members in the Ahuwhenua Young Farmer of the Year event,” said Nick.

Tony Ngatai (Farm assistant on Farm 4 and looking to step up to 2IC); Nate Crawford (2IC on Farm 8); and Rahoroi Bennett (2IC on Farm 1) are all taking part in the Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards which will be announced end of March 2018.

As with the DairyNZ awards Ahuwhenua participants must demonstrate practical farming knowledge and skills. They also have to submit a resume and have formal interviews to show their knowledge, communication skills, work history, iwi connections, what it means to them to be Māori and their commitment to farming and the land.

Nick Hume says these young farmers put themselves outside their comfort zone when they participate in the Ahuwhenua Trophy competition. “They are challenged, they step up and grow, they show huge personal development and

(L-R) Denis Collins – WMI Operations Manager; Nick Hume – WMI General Manager; Pat Schnuriger with daughter Toni Schnu riger – Award Toni’s partner Callum Blyde; and WMI Executive Directo Recipient; r Kingi Smiler.

they support one another immensely. It’s astonishing and impressive to see their confidence and competence grow,” says Nick.

WMI Chairman, Kingi Smiler, who has also been Chairman of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Management committee since 2007, says of the awards that: “While it is great that one young farmer will eventually win the competition there are real benefits in just entering and hopefully being a finalist.”

“What previous entrants and finalists have told us is that the experience of just entering has been hugely beneficial to them. The fact that the judges, who are specialist rural professionals, are able to give feedback and ideas which were never looked at before, can help make a difference.

Just having some professional benchmarking done, sparking new enthusiasm, is a really positive outcome,” he says.

“Personal development of our staff is a fundamental part of the WMI philosophy, our kaitiakitanga. We want to see our people develop and grow,” says Nick, “and encouraging them to participate in these contests is immensely rewarding, for both them and for WMI.”

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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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 aavailable 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 email ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz.

EDWINA HUI MOEAU DIANNE MARGARET MURPHY MONA TOWLER HEKENUI CARTER MANAWARERE RENATA LINDA WAIMARIE COWAN MARGARET WATENE ROBERT ALLAN LUCAS LOLA DOREEN IVIL PAKIRI HAEATA TE RITO HAEATA PATRICK CHARLES TE TAU RAUMAEWA KINGI II COLLINS PARKER MIHI TE MIHA RAUI MARY SCOTT PAMELA MARAMA JOHNSON KOTAHI HUDSON WALLY RUDOLPH ANGALINA MARION GORDON PARETAHI NGARUMA N APATU FREDERICK TIMOTHY RAMEKA ASHLEY GRAHAM HALBERG MARGARET LOUISE WIDSON SMITH JAMES TEOWAI KARAITIANA MARY ANN GUILDFORD WHĀNAU TRUST

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

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