Wairarapa Moana Incorporation
ISSUE ONE: TUATAHI MARCH 2006
New Zealand Christians Joint Winners of 2005 International Prize for Restorative Justice
Welcome to the first edition of our ‘new look’ newsletter. Enjoy reading! IN THIS ISSUE: Maori On-Line Te Pouakani Farms Update Wairarapa 12’s Kapahaka Te Hokinga Mai A Lynnette Ramai Te Miha Hayward Gerald Ernest Robert Rangi QSM Marae Based Studies Panui Shareholder/ Beneficiary Search Unclaimed Dividends Reminder to All Shareholders
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Kim Workman (Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa) of Prison Fellowship New Zealand and Jackie Katounas (Ngai Tahu) were recently chosen to receive the International Prize for Restorative Justice out of nominations from 22 countries. The award was created two years ago to honour a person or organisation responsible for significantly advancing restorative justice around the world. The first recipient was American Mennonite, Howard Zehr, often referred to as the “Godfather of Restorative Justice”. “God must have a great sense of humour”, said Kim Workman. “He put a former head of the Prison Service and an ex-inmate together to do his work through a ministry of restoration and reconciliation. At the time I was head of the Prison Service, Jackie was languishing in an Australian prison, with over 130 previous criminal convictions. We became Christians around the same time and God eventually brought us together to work within prisoners and victims, as His Ambassadors of Reconciliation”. Kim Workman and Jackie Katounas received the award at a ceremony in Hong Kong. Jackie
Photo of Kim Workman
Kim Workman Katounas facilitates victim-offender meetings within the prison system. Kim Workman is the National Director of Prison Fellowship New Zealand. The award recognises Prison Fellowship’s multifaceted approach to restorative justice. It has been an effective advocate for restorative justice, introduced the first faith-based prison in the British Commonwealth, which is in turn based on teaching inmates processes to resolve conflict and maintain peace. It is active in facilitating victim-offender reconciliation within the prison and has incorporated restorative justice principles into its after-care programme; Operation Jericho.
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Victim-Offender Meetings in Prison Rated a Success “The results of meetings between prisoners and their victims, challenges popular thinking about the role of restorative justice in serious violent crime” says Kim. Over the last three years, Prison Fellowship has facilitated meetings between imprisoned serious offenders and their victims. “We are talking about such offences as rape, attempted murder, armed robbery and the like” said Kim. Our experience is that where both parties are ready and willing to take part in such a meeting, the results are very positive. Victims have the opportunity to tell the offender about the impact the offence has had on their lives and the lives of their family. Prisoners are able to address their guilt and shame, by taking responsibility for their actions, by “fronting up” to the victim and their family for the harm they have caused and by expressing genuine remorse for what has happened. Jackie Katounas, Manager of Restorative Justice Services for Prison Fellowship, facilitates most of the victim-offender meetings. “In most cases, the victims experience healing and gain understanding into why the offence was committed. In many cases, the offenders are able to front up for past behaviour and then move on to address those issues which have contributed to their offending.” Herself an ex-inmate, Jackie understands the power of forgiveness, in bringing about behavioural change.
These meetings come about as the result of requests for meetings from victims, from offenders and from the families of victims. In two cases, meetings were sought by the family of murder victims. Motives can vary. In some cases victims want to seek assurance that they will not be harassed or harmed when the offender is released. In others, the victims want an opportunity to talk about the impact of the offence on their lives. Offenders are more regularly seeking an opportunity to express anguish and remorse for harm caused and seek forgiveness. Most times it is forthcoming – sometimes not. “We are grateful for the support we have had from the Department of Corrections, in providing access to those prisoners who want to take part in such meetings.”
Faith-Based Prison Unit Completes Successful Second Year The faith-based unit (He Korowai Whakapono) at Rimutaka Prison is on track to complete a successful second year of operation. Kim attributes the success to a close and positive relationship with Corrections management, staff and chaplaincy at Rimutaka Prison. “Internationally, there are three key factors which determine the success or otherwise of faith-based units. Firstly, it depends on a consistent approach to inmate management between Corrections officers and the Christian programme staff and
Maori On-Line Maori Land On Line New Maori language Website A new inter-active website, Korero Maori, was launched late last year, its purpose is to increase the use of te reo Maori and to raise awareness of Maori language issues. The site includes inter-active conversations, a basic guide to Maori language and culture, information for speakers of te reo and ideas for businesses. Participants at every level of language ability will find items of interest. The website address is www.koreroMaori.co.nz
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Another new website launched late last year was the Maori Land Court’s ‘MLOL’ (Maori Land On Line) site. MLOL is a purpose-built computer programme that offers on-line access to Maori land information. Users are able to search current Maori land ownership and title and land management information. Users can search under ‘owner name’ to verify if a person owns current Maori land interests. This is especially useful to those shareholders who are/may be making applications for Successions.
volunteers involved in the programme. We have to walk and talk the same values and treat inmates firmly but humanely – encouraging them to explore the Christian faith in a disciplined and purposeful way.” Secondly, the relationship between prison chaplains and Prison Fellowship is a vital element. “Each organisation has to avoid getting into power and control issues and behave in a manner consistent with Christian values and principles. In some countries, that is easier said than done. We have been blessed with pro-active and cooperative chaplains, who work closely with us.” Finally, it relies on the efforts of the Christian church, in providing visitors, volunteers and mentors who can work effectively with prisoners. “While that is a continuing area of development, we have been blessed by a growing number of New Zealanders from all walks of life, who are getting closely involved with prisoners and their families. For many, the building of relationships with prisoners from a totally different ethnic and socio-economic background, has been a life-transforming experience”.
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About Kim Workman Kim Workman (Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitaane descent) started his public service career as a police officer in 1959. He spent 16 years in the Police. Half of that time was spent in the Youth Aid Section, working with young offenders. During that time he was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to attend the Delinquency Control Institute, at the University of Southern California. His last three years was spent at Lower Hutt from 1973 to 1976, in the rank of Senior Sergeant. In 1983, after seven years as a senior investigating officer for the Office of the Ombudsman, Kim began a career in the core public service. His first three years was as the Branch Manager, Social Services Division, State Services Commission. In 1986 he was appointed as the District Manager, Department of Maori Affairs and in 1988 as Deputy Secretary for the Auckland Region. In 1989, Kim was appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary (Penal Institutions), Department of Justice. It was in this role as head of the Prison Service, that Kim oversaw some major reforms in the penal system. In 1993, he was appointed Deputy Director General (Maori Health) with the Ministry of Health. He retired in 1996 to establish his own consultancy business, specialising in public policy advice, Maori and indigenous development and organisational development and change. He has a BA (Sociology) degree from Massey University and is a graduate of the Graduate Business School, Stanford University. In 1995 he was invited to become a member of the Prison Fellowship New Zealand Board. This led to close personal involvement in the development of the faith-based prison movement. He is a committee member of the University of New Zealand Vice Chancellors Committee for the Academic Audit Unit, a Trustee at Taita College and on the board of a number of Maori land-based trusts. Kim affiliates to Papawai Marae through Ngati Moe.
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MLOL, however, does not provide access to any historical information, historical images, whakapapa information, addresses or contact details for owners or trustees or copies of Court Vesting Orders (although references are provided).
The Tuhono service passes this information on to tribal organisations that the individual has chosen to affiliate to. This assists to provide tribal authorities with current information about their members.
The website address is www.maorilandonline.govt.nz
Maori anywhere in the world are able to register with Tuhono, including those under the age of eighteen, provided they have an individual whanau number with their own unique identification number.
The website address for the Maori Land Court is
www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz
Tuhono Online Registration The Tuhono registration service commenced in October, 2005. The site provides the path for individuals to connect to their iwi.
In order to get this number, individuals are required to contact the Electoral Enrolment Office on 0800 365 676 and request a Tuhono Consent form or visit the website The website address is www.tuhono.net
The service is inter-active and individuals control the amount of their own information that is stored by Tuhono.
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During its second year of operation, Prison Fellowship introduced a model of peace making and reconciliation, teaching inmates and staff processes to resolve conflict and maintain community peace. “Corrections staffs have been able to use this model, without compromising their disciplinary role. The introduction of victimoffender reconciliation through restorative justice practise has further reinforced with inmates, the consequences of crime and the harm to victims”. The results of this approach within the unit have been very encouraging. We have not had a physical assault within the unit for the last 18 months. Importantly, the more mature inmates actively discourage new entrants from breaching the unit’s code of conduct. This has led to active campaigning against illegal activity and an extremely low drug use rate. Under the random drug-testing regime, the unit has achieved a nil positive drug rate, over the last twelve months. The behaviour standard is set very high and inmates who continue to compromise the values of the unit are transferred out of the unit. Despite that, we have a waiting list of over 50 inmates wanting to get into the unit. Clearly, we must be doing something right. “The ultimate test of course, is the level of re-offending, up to two years after inmates leave the unit. It will be at least two years before we can come up with meaningful figures but the indications are that the future re-offending rate for these inmates will be low.”
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Te Pouakani Farms Update At the time of writing I am pleased to report that it is hot and sunny and there is plenty of grass on all the farms. The high levels of rain through December and early February have once again followed a similar pattern to last year. After the dip in late November / early December due to an unexpected dry spell, production has caught up and is on track for this season’s budget. The milk solids payout remains firm at $4 per kgms and given that the NZ Dollar is remaining high, we do not expect any further increase with this. The new irrigation centre pivot became operational in early January and I am pleased to report that in this first period of the start-up phase it is working extremely well. The real benefits of the system are still to come, however, already additional clover is becoming apparent in some paddocks. I am delighted to report we have recently started Teina Matiaha in a shareholder cadetship programme. He will be introduced to both the dairy and sheep and beef systems for a few weeks, then becoming more involved in one of the dairy operations in the short term. On the sheep and beef farm we welcome Gerald and Ana Wiseman to the farming business and they have taken over from Kynan Thomsen. Over recent weeks there have been declining returns in lamb and wool and these key items are challenging sheep farm budgets. Returns for cattle are holding at satisfactory levels, which is encouraging. The management team will be reviewing the business performance to date as well as some possible stock policy opportunities that are starting to emerge from the owner operator model. F J Hall Chairman, Management Team
Wairarapa 12’s Kapahaka Saturday 11th March marks the first Kapahaka 12’s competition in Wairarapa. The day begins at 12 noon with a fashion parade, followed by 5 competing kapahaka groups and ends with some entertainment by “Brannigan Kaa” and his band from Wellington. See you all there at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton for a great day of our region’s best.
Te Hokinga Mai A Lynnette A powhiri was held at Nukutaimemeha marae in Masterton last month to welcome home Ngati Kahungunu kuia Lynnette Te Maari-Whata. Lynne is the elder daughter of the late Hune (June) and Rose Te Maari from Pirinoa and Martinborough. Lynne has lived for the last 26 years at Rotorua where she married Brian Whata from a well respected Te Arawa family. In the latter 1990’s she took time out to study law at Victoria University but switched to social psychology. Since graduation she has been employed in social work and counselling and for the last six years with Lakes District Health Board at Rotorua Public Hospital.
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Whata (Te Arawa); Fred Wheeler (Clinical Support Unit Manager, Wairarapa DHB); Nelson Rangi; Stephanie Turner (Wairarapa DHB); Paul Cocks (Service Manager, Lakes DHB).
Lynne has now been appointed social services team leader (formerly knownas professional adviser) to the Wairarapa District Health Board. Her first task will be to set working protocols at the new Masterton Hospital.
Front Row: Hariata
Kohunui (Te Arawa, Manager Waiariki Social Work Degrees); Kahu Ehau (Aunty of Brian Whata); Lynne Te Maari-Whata (Team Leader, Wairarapa DHB); Sally Pirihi (Te Arawa, Social Worker, Lakes DHB); Ruo Kautai (Kaumatua, Te Arawa/Rarotonga Atiu);
Lynne was escorted to Masterton and the powhiri by a contingent of Te Arawa people together with management and staff from Lakes DHB. Following the ceremonial return to her iwi from Te Arawa, Lakes DHB management handed her over to their counterparts at Wairarapa DHB.
Brian and Lynne are settling into their new life in Masterton and we offer them our very best wishes for their future in the Wairarapa.
Ramai Te Miha Hayward Ramai Hayward has been made a Member of the Order of Merit for her services to film and television.
Source: Wairarapa Times-Age January 5 2006
Ramai has spent her life in the photographic, film and television industries. She has earned distinction throughout her life being the first in the world with her husband, filmmaker, Rudall Hayward, to make films in communist China, New Zealand’s first Maori woman filmmaker, camerawoman, scriptwriter and actor. Now in her ninetieth year, Ramai was born in Greytown and lived her early life in Martinborough. She maintains her links with Wairarapa and until recently regularly returned to visit family in Wairarapa.
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Gerald Ernest Robert Rangi QSM The New Year’s honours list carries the name Gerald Ernest Robert Rangi, awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community. The citation reads that Gerald dedicated 50 years to rugby firstly as a player through to Senior representative in the Golden Bay/Motueka union, then coaching and administration and for a number of years on the Nelson Bays Rugby Union judiciary committee. He played a leading role in establishing the Lower Moutere water irrigation scheme and other community schemes such as the restoration of the Motueka salt water baths. Gerald spent many years with the Motueka volunteer fire service. Gerald’s father was Henry Rangi (Henare Rangitakaiwaho), grandson of Hoani Rangitakaiwaho of Ngati Moe at Papawai. Henry’s parents were Haare Rangitakaiwaho and Mary Iorns (Mere Elers). Although Henry and his brothers moved away
from Papawai, their sister Miriama (Minnie Morris) will be well known to many Wairarapa people. Gerald spent his life at Motueka and worked as a mechanical engineer in the transport industry. He and his wife Elizabeth have three daughters and one son plus five grandchildren. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last October. It is worth noting that at least five of Hoani Rangitakaiwaho’s descendants have been accorded royal recognition. Gerald’s brother Tom gained a BEM during military service in Vietnam. Others to receive awards were Heke Boyd, Joe Rewi and Nelson Rangi, the present chairman of Wairarapa Moana Trust. Our congratulations go to Gerald and his family.
Marae Based Studies – Kohunui Marae Marae Based Studies is where the programme is delivered ‘at home on the Marae’ by the hapu, the whanau belonging to Kohunui Marae and several hapu of the area. The studies are offered in partnership with Te Wananga o Raukawa. The programmes offered are the Diploma in Maori Studies and the Bachelor of Matauranga Maori.
DipMS The Diploma in Maori Studies is a one-year academic course that introduces tauira to the explanation of human behaviour based on traditional concepts handed down through the generations of Maori.
BMM Upon completion of the Diploma in Maori Studies tauira may continue for two more years and gain the Bachelor of Matauranga Maori. Students are required to be away from their homes for periods throughout the year to attend noho.
Information Technology All tauira are required to have access to a computer and the correct software. Te Wananga o Raukawa purchases in bulk and supplies equipment, software and facilitation to students at a cost.
Paying for studies All studies offered qualify for student loans and allowances. For information on loans and allowances please contact Studylink or one of the following contact persons at the Marae.
Contact persons Sonny Te Maari 0800 366 524 Pauline Tahau 0800 252 5026 Pauline Cumming 06 307 7087 Location details
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Kohunui Marae Pirinoa RD2 Featherston
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Kahungunu ki Wairarapa – Proposed Structural Options
Tena tatou katoa E aku rangatira, nga uri a Tamatea, nga uri a Whatonga, nga uri a Paikea, nga uri a Mauitikitiki a Taranga, tena koutou. Te hunga kua rupeke atu nei ki te po, okioki mai ra koutou. The people, marae and hapu of Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa currently have no co-ordinating body or organisation to co-ordinate and represent our collective interests.
• A Network Model There are also thirty detailed recommendations that we hope will reflect the strongly felt unity of purpose held by those who attended the hui wananga last year.
A hui of Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa people on 19 February 2005 set up a small steering group. Later, a Terms of Reference for the group was agreed to that calls for options for a new co-ordinating body for Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa.
The last Steering Group job will be to host a hui-a-iwi on Saturday April 8 to vote on the preferred structure. This will be held at Copthorne Solway Park and will be advertised widely.
The final report from the Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Steering Group process has identified four possible models for a new organisational structure.
We gratefully acknowledge the assistance we have received from many people especially the many whanaunga who contributed their time and ideas by talking with us.
In summary they are: • An Elected Model • A Customary Collective Model • A Shared Accountability Model
Kia ora Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Steering Group Paora Ammunson, Rawiri Smith, Sue Taylor, Charmaine Kawana.
Shareholder/Beneficiary Search The Incorporation seeks the addresses of the following shareholders or trustees as mail has been ‘Returned to Sender’. If you are able to provide the office with any information or contact details, please call Ngaere Webb on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624. 6237
William Barney Taueki
6689
Shirley Kingi Wakefield Whanau Trust
5906
Te Whakaotinga Ronald Smith
4899
Te Reo Hanita
6103
Mereana Hutana
3810
Heneriata Taylor
5177
Shree Horn
4730
Peehi Taueki
6380
Rey Kereopa MacDonald
6245
Deborah Hinewaoriki Taueki
6955
Stephen Maire Ahipene
4081
John Thoms
We are always interested in talking to you about news for the Mailer. Please let us know if you would like to contribute an article or panui or if you would like us to interview someone for future editions.
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Unclaimed Dividends Reminder to all shareholders
If you are able to offer any information that may enable the office to make contact with shareholders or their whanau, please make contact with Ngaere Webb on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624. 6951
Fenton Tama Ahipene
6855
Jamie Lee Sherry
6952
Dianne Jane Ahipene
5183
Sonnie Temapu Melvin Renata
6953
George Francis Ahipene
3993
Jacqueline Lee Middleton
6955
Stephen Maire Ahipene
5653
Henerake Mary Taueki
6622
Viola Estelle Merania Aratema Estate
5184
Sonya Ray Renata
5551
Tania Manihera
3882
Hirani Ngareta Baker
3872
Hineraumoa Hawkins
3786
Heemi Harawira
6691
Michael Lister Hopley
3657
Essie Valerie Sanerive
5613
Josephine Wells
3828
Heremaia Pourangi Mihaka
4330
Margaret Louise Widson Smith
4799
Te Puke Iti Noema Matenga
6636
Whetu Bennett
4283
Mahora Cynthia Hohaia
6656
Patricia Grace Perkins-Soo
4741
Peter Mihaka
4658
Olivia Salote Thornton
3787
Heemi Mihaka
6970
Artemus Anaru Ryan
4548
Murray Ngahere
IRD Number
3498
Collins Parker
5463
William Paul Rewi or Tau Est.
Shareholders are reminded that the lower rate of taxation for shareholder dividends is now 19.5%. If we have your IRD number this is what you will pay. If we do not have your IRD number your dividend will be taxed at 39%.
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Te Awhi Otene
2403
Amiria Hemi
4290
Makere Ropiha
3464
Charles Barlow Tutaki
4130
Kalvarne Edwards
4859
Ratamaru Fitzgerald
3723
Georgina Mabel Pearce
6252
Lorene Avis Hine Ataarangi Fitzgerald
6642
Robert Allan Lucas
3538
5250
Tapata Kingi
Dawson Kathrin Hobbs MacDonald
Shareholders - you will only receive the lower rate of taxation if you have provided the Incorporation with your New Zealand Inland Revenue Department number.
3658
Darcia Delores Ruka
2447
Aroha MacDonald
5126
Rumiria Te Aroha Rangiao
5464
William Piri Raston
3715
George Whakaka Hutana
4034
Jillian Elizabeth Kingi
5854
Lali Rangikaiwhiria Reiri Estate
Should shareholders have any inquiries please call Ngaere Webb on 0800 662 624.
6018
Rahia Emily Jessup
4212
Larry Papanui Jessup
Bank Account Details Payment to shareholders resident in New Zealand is made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts only. Cheques are no longer sent out to New Zealand shareholders. This is the current policy of the Incorporation. Overseas shareholders will continue to be paid by cheque. If the overseas shareholder holds a New Zealand bank account it may be provided. Please call Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 OR 0800 662 624 with any inquiries.
oana Incorporation M a p a r a r i a ng W i t c a t n o C The team at Wairarapa Moana Trust’s office in Masterton is: Charmaine Kawana, Ngaere Webb, Cheryl Wilmshurst. If you have any questions please give us a call or send a fax, email or letter.
Freepost 158415 PO Box 2019 Kuripuni Masterton
Arden House 34 Bannister Street Masterton
Ph: Fax:
Freephone: 0800 662 624 Email: moanatrust@xtra.co.nz
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