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ISSUE TWO: TUARUA JUNE 2006

Whangai, Whenua, Ahi Kaa

Whanau arrive for opening of Whangai Whenua Ahi Kaa

IN THIS ISSUE: Swimmers Lead the Way Third Generation Graduate Opening for the New Wairarapa Hospital Heather Marunui Pushing the Limits Shareholder/ Beneficiary Search Dedicated to the Cause Kei A Koe Te Tikanga

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In the early hours of Saturday, April 29th, whanau from Hurunuiorangi and Papawai Marae headed towards Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington to celebrate, with other invited guests, the opening of the first long term exhibition since Te Papa opened in 1998. Proceedings commenced at 8am with the welcoming sound of the putatara and the karanga to which kuia Mihi Namana responded. Once guests were seated, the continental breakfast began during which Te Papa dignitaries delivered the opening speeches and then concluded by declaring Whangai, Whenua, Ahi Kaa officially open. Guests were then invited to view the exhibition before it was opened to the public at 10am. The underlying theme for the exhibition looks at the dramatic transformation of Aotearoa New Zealand – how man has impacted on the land and how the land has impacted on man. The bicultural weave is easily identified throughout the various stages of the exhibition.

Te Papa is confident that “you will be immersed in the rapid conversion of this untouched environment into cultivated land, from forests and wetlands to gardens then farms and settlements. But this came at a cost. Hear the haunting lament for extinct species at a memorial wall, along with a recreation of the call of the extinct huia”. Packed full of information and interactivity, this is a hands-on exhibition for all the family and entry is free. Hurunuiorangi Marae was invited to contribute to the ahi kaa segment and agreed to the use of the pou whenua for the next 10 years, the duration of the exhibition. The last time this pou whenua was

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viewed by the public was in 2004 as part of the ‘Kahungunu ka moe, ka puta.....te hokinga mai o te whare wananga’ exhibition held at Aratoi in Masterton. When visiting the Hurunuiorangi Marae segment, the underlying kaupapa pertains to land loss. You will be greeted by the pou whenua against a backdrop of the landscape at Gladstone. Take special note of the korero depicting the story of the mokomoko (lizards) on the pou whenua. You are encouraged to visit Whangai, Whenua, Ahi Kaa, Blood, Earth, Fire. You will not be disappointed with the experience!

Young Swimmers Lead the Way Ko Maungarake te Maunga Ko Ruamahanga te Awa Ko Takitimu te Waka Ko Kahungunu te Iwi Ko Taneroroa te Hapu Ko Hurunui-o-rangi te Marae Ko Puketapu te Maunga Ko Ngaruroro te Awa Ko Takitimu te Waka Ko Kahungunu te Iwi Ko Hinemanu me Upokoiri nga Hapu Ko Omahu te Marae

It only started out that the great-grandchildren of Auntie Lou Cook, Adam (11) and Jaimee (9) Rangi born in Wairarapa, had to learn to swim for safety reasons and after six years of lessons now travel from Carterton to Cannon’s Creek Pool in Porirua to attend seven hours training per week. It’s fair to say that the safety reasons have now progressed into a lifestyle and to date their success has been tremendous, with both qualifying for New Zealand Junior Nationals held in Wellington with Jaimee gaining a 3rd regionally (7th nationally) in the 10 and under category for 200m Breast and Adam gaining a 15th placing nationally for the 200m Freestyle. Both swimmers qualified for the Wellington Short Course (25m) and Long Course (50m) events held once a year, with Jaimee making a clean sweep winning all her age group events with eight gold medals earlier this year in the 9 and under category at the Wellington Long Course Event. Adam and Jaimee were members of the Carterton Swimming Club from ages seven and five respectively until September 2005, under the close guidance of coach Russell Geange. Jaimee broke seven Wairarapa records and Adam broke two records as part of a relay team before joining Mana Swimco Club under new coach Steve Francis. The Rangi children have not only been achieving in swimming but also:

Jaimee and Adam Rangi

• Adam was part of the winning Year 5 & 6 Matharapa team (Mathematical Competition held annually) last year, he is also a member of the Carterton Athletic Club where he gained a bronze medal in the Wellington Athletics Event 2005 in Long Jump ten and under category and has also represented Wairarapa in Soccer. Adam also enjoys Miniball and learning guitar.

Third Generation Graduate of Victoria University Anaru Smiler graduated with his Masters of Business Administration in December last year. Anaru’s grandmother, Margret Smiler, descendant of the Ruka/Enoka/Hohepa whanau, said she was very proud of Anaru’s achievement. Anaru is now the third generation of his whanau to have graduated from Victoria University. His grandfather Winiata Kaihote Smiler graduated in 1947 with a Master of Arts in English and Mathematics and his father Kingi Smiler in 1975 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy.

• Jaimee enjoys attending Jazz and Tap classes at the local Jacqui Murray School of Dance where she achieved a 100% exam mark in Tap last year. When time permits Jaimee also attends athletics, takes piano lessons and plays netball. Parents Gavin and Wendy acknowledge that their busy schedule is very arduous and consumed around the children’s swimming training and carnivals, however concede that meeting new people and sharing the joys of success as well as disappointments are part in parcel of competitive sport. Other parents and friends often comment that “we must push our children to succeed”, however the facts are our children push us and recognise that parental support and guidance is very significant to their success. As parents of a competitive sportsperson/s, you must be very organised, focussed and willing to compromise and sacrifice your own ambitions, additionally this is a partnership and both parties have to be honest with each other and acknowledge their concerns. The rigorous training sessions are not for the faint hearted, with both having to attend 5:30am training sessions, which from Wairarapa means a 4:15am start, then they still travel home to attend school. Competitive swimming has helped Adam and Jaimee mature and learn to meet and get along with others, the discipline of swimming is extremely hard physically and mentally but the opportunities are tremendous, especially at the recent Junior Nationals this year where they both met Danyon Loader, New Zealand’s most successful swimmer ever. Gavin and Wendy don’t know if they have future Olympians but will continue supporting their children until they decide what path their futures will take.

Anaru said “The journey for me has just started. Studying towards my degree has been a very challenging and exciting time. A key part in my success has been the support and encouragement I have received from Anaru Smiler my whanau. I would encourage anyone with the determination to succeed to ‘stick-it-out’ and actively learn and continue to seek knowledge in whatever fields, disciplines or interests, they are passionate about.” Anaru is currently working with the Office of Film and Literature Classification as a film censor and is now looking to develop his business and commercial skills.

Graduation Day 16 DECEMBER 2005 The following is a roll of graduates from Victoria University in Wellington that affiliate to Ngati Kahungunu. Master of Financial Mathematics with Merit Eldon Kay Paki Bachelor of Commerce and Administration Murray Peter Hart Scott Maxwell Webber Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Maori Studies Migoto Diana Louise Eria Bachelor of Arts Joanna Maria Frances Gemmell Kelly Elizabeth Keane Moana Erika Mitchell Kataraina Te Huria Smith Kylie Aroha Tuhou Scott Maxwell Webber Bachelor of Science TeRaina Arohaina Gunn Our congratulations go to the graduating students on completion of their studies.

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Opening for the New Wairarapa Hospital Nine different church denominations came together recently for a dawn blessing of the new Wairarapa Hospital. Ministers and members of their congregations represented Latter Day Saints, Apostolic, Anglican, Pacific Island Church, Assembly of God, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Ratana, led by Tohunga Paora Ammunson. The assembled group moved through the hospital blessing each room and space, a celebration of the new beginning. The first to enter the new building were ruahine Heather Marunui and a puihi Rikyah Brown, followed by the tohunga and the group, lifting the tapu as they proceeded. They carried water that had been blessed at the Masterton Hospital Remembrance Service the preceding

Shareholders attending blessing new Wairarapa Hospital

Heather Marunui … Nursing Heather grew up on Aohanga Station and it was from there that she began her working life. At sixteen years of age she worked in Dannevirke as a wards maid. She remained there for two years before joining the New Zealand Women’s land army. The army was sent to farms so that people could be released to go to war. Heather ended up working on the land in Tauranga. But before she went she signed a document enabling her to be released from the land army when a position in a hospital was available. While working in Tauranga Heather received a letter regarding a vacancy at St Helen’s Hospital in Wellington. She applied, got the job and loved the work. She trained in maternity for eighteen months followed by a three-month stint at Waipero Bay on the east coast. She was then invited to apply to train in midwifery and commenced her six months training at St Helen’s Hospital. Heather graduated as a midwife in 1947. She then spent three years working night shift at Wellington Hospital where it was not unusual to deliver up to eight babies in twenty-four hours.

In 1950 the Greytown Maternity Hospital opened and a position for Sister in Charge was advertised internally. Heather applied and got the job. It was in Greytown that she again met up with Grant Marunui and they married. They began a family and she continued to work night duty in maternity while the children were young. The family moved to Waiuku, Wanganui, in 1968 and between then and 1971 Heather continued to work in maternity at the Wanganui Hospital. In 1971 she became a member of the Wanganui Hospital Board until her retirement. Both Heather and Grant retired in 1984 and returned to Greytown. After a short span of retirement Heather was approached to go back to work at Greytown Hospital as there was no midwife and talk of hospital closure because of this. With the passion still in her veins it was difficult not to take up the challenge. A short time after starting back in the job Heather was delivering second-generation babies.

Sunday. The blessed water was used by each church group to bless every department, thus creating a link between the old and the new. After each room was blessed and as the day dawned about two-hundred-and-fifty people re-assembled outside the front entrance to celebrate the completion of the project and to commend the work of the new hospital for the Wairarapa community. CEO, David Meates, was delighted to see the community response to the new hospital. Wairarapa people have fought for the last fifteen years to save the health services in Wairarapa and in a matter of fifteen months a new hospital has been designed and built.

Rikyah Brown and Heather Marunui

The hospital held two open days in which the community could take a guided tour and see areas of the hospital not normally open to the public. People were able to see the new state-of-the-art digital technology in Imaging, the new Emergency Department in close proximity to the heli-pad and Ambulance services, the delivery suites in Maternity and the comfortable single rooms with en suites in the general wards. They were able to see inside the operating theatre with topquality pressurised air supply as well as Selina Sutherland private hospital which uses Wairarapa Hospital’s support services and facilities such as theatres, laboratory and Imaging.

Many people were impressed with the design, the light and the sense of space, with rooms opening out on to centralised courtyards with outdoor seating and gardens. There is also a small children’s playground. The logistical nightmare of moving staff, equipment and patients was completed and the new hospital was fully operational by 5 April.

Heather Marunui (taken day of retirement 1986) It was this that made her determined to finally retire in 1986 at sixty years of age.

The official opening was 4 May with the Prime Minister, Helen Clark and the Minister of Health, Pete Hodgson, as honoured guests.

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Heather has continued her work in the area of health, positions include: the Kahungunu representative

Masterton Hospital (three storey building)

for Masterton Hospital (Wellington Area Health Board); chair of Mana Wahine; Advisory committee member for Midwifery at the Wellington School of Health and Environmental Sciences; Advisory member for Midwifery at the Open Polytechnic of NZ; Kuia for Whaiora Whanui Trust and Kuia for marae based Maori Mental Health.

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Heather affiliates to Papawai Marae through Kauihi and to Hurunuiorangi Marae through Ngai Taneroroa.

Started 1960 – Cost to build 238,000 pounds

Started 2005 – Cost to build – $30 million 31 km lighting cable, 826 light switches, 1880 light fittings, 379 emergency lights, 35 km power cable, 2065 power outlets, 282 heaters, 60 km data cable, 4090, circuit, power outlet and appliance identification labels, 150 km mains and sub-mains cables.

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An Exciting Way to Push the Limits For shareholders Heather Marunui and Louise Cook age is no barrier. A recent flight in a glider provided an exciting way to push the limits for this intrepid pair. Heather is the right side of eighty and Louise admits to being a very active 74-year-old. Louise said their little adventure was the result of her moving to the Kaumatua flats in Greytown, which happen to be a next-door neighbour to the Jury Hill Gliding Club. Says Louise: “When I moved into this area, having previously lived in Carterton, I was aware of the gliding club which was practically next door. I’d often seen the gliders drifting on the air currents above me and thought it might be fun one day to go for a flight. That was as far as it went for a time until I gathered neighbour Heather’s enthusiasm for a flight and decided to have a go. “Once you are in the cockpit there is nothing you can do about it and I must admit I felt like saying ‘let me out, let me out’. To be honest, I was terrified initially but gradually began to enjoy the experience – and it’s very beautiful up there.”

Louise Cook Perhaps the most nerve wracking part of the experience was, for Louise, the winch launching of the glider whereby the craft is literally winched off the ground, a system that requires a trained winch driver and a fair amount of runway. “Fortunately the pilot is in radio contact with the winch driver and the whole launching procedure is carefully monitored.” However, the launching part can be the most frightening for first timers as during this procedure the glider is pulled along the runway and can reach 100km in a matter of five seconds! Heather said she had been asked several times by the owner of the gliding strip if she’d like to go up in a glider. “I finally made up my mind and owner Jim Bicknell, who is a qualified glider pilot, took me for my first flight. Like Louise, I felt a bit nervous when we were being launched. We seemed to go off at an angle of 45 degrees – I didn’t know whether I’d left anything behind!”

Heather Marunui

The pair were taken up individually and were carefully seated behind the pilot. There was no internal communication with the pilot so each passenger was left to enjoy what was an amazing experience and a fantastic view. Heather said they were probably in the air for no more than half an hour and they were afforded premium views of the nearby marae, parts of Carterton and Greytown. Asked if they would take another ride in a glider the pair said they would definitely be keen. And bungee jumping? – the reply was a unanimous “never” – but they would consider going up in a balloon!

Shareholder/Beneficiary Search The Incorporation is seeking the addresses of the following shareholders or trustees as mail has been ‘Returned to Sender’. If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please call Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624.

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Henare Herangi

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Kiri Philomena Anderson

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Jack Rankin

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James Karauria

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Adrienne Te Aroatua

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Noel Karaitiana Whanau Trust

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Marjory Harden

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Georgina Bolton

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Tunuiarangi Rupuha

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Robert Thoms

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John Charles Mita

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Eruera Pahi Kipa

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Dorothy Edith Tatuarangi

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Elizabeth Ann McKinley

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Mark Tawhi Chase

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Michael Waaka

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Faye Ella Ropiha

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Te Runa Mangai

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Joseph Michael M Potangaroa

Still Dedicated to the Cause Back in April this year Kingi Matthews celebrated his 80th birthday with friends and family at Papawai Marae. There is no doubt that there are many milestones in this man’s life to reflect on. The Moana Mailer gives a brief insight into Kingi’s latest milestone as a World War II veteran. In 1932 Kingi’s family moved from Masterton to Greytown. He went to primary school in Greytown and then secondary school at Wairarapa College in Masterton.

returned to Wellington via Australia and then back to Greytown.

It was at college in the early 1940’s that his rugby talents were recognised. He became the first third former in the school’s history to play for the 1st XV. It was these skills that saw Kingi, in 1946, picked for the Maori All Blacks and remain with them for six seasons.

After the war Kingi trained as a carpenter under a scheme for returned soldiers.

After three years at Wairarapa College, Kingi moved to Wellington to work as a clerical cadet with the Army Department. It was during this time that hospital ships, carrying wounded soldiers back from the battlefields overseas, started arriving in port. One of these ships brought home one of Kingi’s wounded cousins. He decided then, that he would sign up and replace his cousin in the Maori Battalion. In 1944, after a month at sea, Kingi arrived in Italy. Arriving at night, they were greeted by rain but were a welcome sight to the Battalion boys who had been waiting for reinforcements. He was in Europe until the end of the war. From Trieste he

Kei A Koe Te Tikanga The Maori Electoral Option runs from 3 April to 2 August, 2006. The next chance to make this choice is not scheduled for another six years, so you will stay on the roll type you choose until 2012. Your choice can determine the number of Maori or General Electorates in Parliament. More Maori enrolled on the Maori Roll could mean more Maori Electorates. More Maori enrolled on the General Roll could mean more General Electorates and fewer Maori Electorates. If you are already enrolled to vote, you may have already received a Maori Electoral Option pack. If you are not on any electoral roll and you are eligible to vote, you need to enroll now. If you wish to change the Roll type you are on you will need to: • Check your details on the form inside the pack and correct them if needed

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Kingi has always attended the 28th Maori Battalion reunions. Reunions were previously conducted every two years but because veterans are becoming fewer, the reunions are now held annually. At the national reunion held in May at Omapere, Hokianga Harbour, Northland, Kingi was one of two veterans who became National Vice Presidents. This means that in the event that the National President is unavailable, Kingi may have to preside over the national meetings which could see him traveling all over New Zealand. Heather Marunui, (Immediate Past President of the 28th Maori Battalion Wellington Branch) says “Kingi was one of the younger men who fought in the war… the older men are no longer with us”.

It’s your choice what type of electoral roll you are on – Maori or General. • Print the Roll type you want to change to – Maori or General • Sign and Date the form then send it back If you wish to stay on the Roll type you are already on: • Do nothing but check that the details on the form inside the pack are correct. If any details are incorrect, change them, sign and date the form then send it back. If you have not received a pack in the mail and you wish to get an enrolment form: • Go on-line at www.elections.org.nz or; • Freetext your name and address to 3676 or; • Call 0800 36 76 56 or; • Go to any PostShop and fill in an enrolment form.

The last day to make your choice is 2 August 2006. Kei a koe te tikanga.

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Wairarapa Backs Maori Farmer Competition Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Director, Paora Ammunson, was one of the judges for this year’s Ahuwhenua Cup – the Maori Farmer of the Year competition. Paora says the competition was focused on dairy farming this year and the quality of farms entered was at a very high level.

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Scholarship Recipient Scriptwrites Film Aaron Compton, holder of a Wairarapa Moana Trust tertiary scholarship, has written the script for a short film titled “Residents”. The Southern Institute of Technology Bachelor of Digital Media students have recently finished shooting their first combined project. The supernatural drama was scripted by Aaron Compton and directed by Nick Gormack and is about a “troubled marriage compounded by the manipulation of external forces”. Tutor, Patrick Winters, stepped in as producer and praised Mr Compton’s work. “Good story. Compton has a really good talent for telling stories, telling a complex story in fifteen minutes and telling it well”. The students have yet to complete editing the film but Mr Winters says from his viewing of the footage shot so far, “things look promising”.

“Having won the trophy last year, we still wanted to show support for the competition. I was asked to be one of the first round judges – to help assess governance issues. I got to meet with a lot of other Maori trusts and incorporations around the country, to see what they are doing and to share some of our success formula.”

“Residents” was shot on a high-definition video digital camera, on a budget of about $1,000.

Paora says it is exciting to see the passion amongst Maori whanau and hapu for their lands and for farming.

Aaron is the son of shareholder Gary Compton and affiliates to Wairarapa through Ngai Tumapuhia and the Te Tau whanau.

“There is a lot to be done but if all Maori farm trusts in the country were operating to their full potential it would lift the whole nation’s economy. One way Maori groups can reach that goal is by talking with each other about what we have learned – and by sharing ideas. That is probably the most important thing about this competition.” Paora says the incorporation made a key contribution to other parts of the competition. “Kingi and our team put a lot of shoulder into helping the Federation of Maori Authorities organise this year’s competition. It was excellent to see our logo up there at the awards night, along with the likes of the Bank of New Zealand and PGG Wrightson. Our board wanted to make sure that the Wairarapa Incorporation continues to be seen as a leader in New Zealand farming.” The winner for this year’s Maori Dairy Excellence Award – the Ahuwhenua Trophy – was the Taranakibased Paraninihi ki Waitotara Incorporation.

Nick and Aaron hope to showcase the 15-minute film in festivals such as Venture Southland’s Spirit on Screen. The film was shot in various locations throughout Invercargill including the airport, Hanson Hall and Queens Park.

Source: Simon McCarthy Southland Times

Wairarapa in the News Softball win for Giants Masterton-based Giants softball team has won the Hutt Valley Premier division men’s softball competition for 2006. Giants produced an upset 2-0 win over Hutt City United in the grand final to take the title. Captain of the team, Gordon Wilmshurst, is the son of shareholder Janet, nee Namana, Source: Wairarapa Times-Age 21 March

Super 12 Kapa Haka competition Wairarapa’s first Super 12 kapa haka competition was held recently at Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton. Four groups, each of twelve members, were entered in the contest. Each group was required to compose a kapa haka programme with elements of humour, entertainment, vocals, action song and ferocity with a time limit of fifteen minutes. Ngati Tureiti were named the inaugural winners and took away the $1,000 prizemoney. Source: Wairarapa Midweek 28 March

2006 Wairarapa Moana Trust Scholarships The following are successful recipients of scholarships for the 2006 academic year. We wish you well in your year of study. STUDENT

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Vyonna Berryman-Conrad Master Arts Kaea Matiaha Masters Maori Studies/ Maori History Marata Morris Bachelor Arts (Maori) Suzanne Morris Bachelor Arts (Maori) Mihipa McGrath Bachelor Hapu Development Putu Mete-Smith Bachelor Matauranga Maori Janine Adams Bachelor Matauranga Maori Moana Kaio Bachelor Surgery and Medicine Michelle Coley Bachelor Counselling Tracey Mark Bachelor Physiotherapy Joanne Miller Bachelor Nursing Danielle Gray Bachelor Nursing Deborah Rimene Bachelor Nursing Vikki Lutherus Bachelor Nursing Lorimar Governor Bachelor Social Work Victoria F Robinson Bachelor Social Work Tania Te Tau Bachelor Education Mahinarangi Morehu Bachelor Teaching and Learning Maori Education

Naomi-Rose Aporo Tracey Ward

Bachelor Commerce Honours Bachelor Commerce and Administration Bachelor Commerce/Laws Bachelor Commerce/Science Bachelor Commerce Bachelor Management Studies Bachelor Applied Communication Bachelor Arts Bachelor Arts Bachelor Arts Bachelor Visual Arts and Design Bachelor Digital Media Bachelor Architecture Graduate Diploma Teaching (Primary) Diploma Office Administration Trade – Electrical and Electronic Industry Trade – Mechanic Apprenticeship

New whare for Kohanga Reo

Smoke-free award for health promotor

Wahi Reka Te Kohanga Reo opened its new wharenui at the end of April, completing a journey that began fifteen years ago in a Masterton garage. Named Mirinoa, in memory of the late Mirinoa Sandford, who, along with Pat Bolstad, was a founding member of the kohanga, the whare will be used to teach both children and adults.

Mereana Matete, who works for Whaiora Whanui Trust, in Masterton, has been named the Central Districts region’s Auahi Kore Mana Wahine 2005-2006 for her work with the national smoke-free campaign. Mereana has worked with Whaiora Whanui Trust for four years and through the Auahi Kore campaign and as a coach with the Aukati Kaipaipa smoking cessation programme also running out of Whaiora. There are two smoking cessation coaches at Whaiora Whanui, Te Whetu Waaka and Jacqueline Lumsden, and the Auahi Kore campaign is aiming to focus more on the young Maori smoker and their environment. For more information or for help to quit smoking call: 0800 4WHAIORA (49424672).

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Source: Wairarapa Times-Age 27 April

Rising young sports stars attend academy Wairarapa students, Wayne Rimene (Basketball) and Joseph Dahlberg-Paku, (Touch) were chosen to attend a national sporting academy in Kapiti earlier this year, joining other young sports people from throughout New Zealand at the three-day camp. The academy included training sessions, performance measures and advice on health and nutrition as well as actual games and the young sportsmen gained coaching tips from New Zealand representatives and international stars. Source: Wairarapa Times-Age

Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri Peter Shou Lern Lee Kahu Te Whaiti Haeata Te Whaiti Hineariki Karauna Amanda McRae Amanda Rushby Angelique Jordon Stephen Butler Aaron Compton Michael Lamb Debbie Rimene Ursha Naera Michael Warr Daniel Hanita

Source: Wairarapa Times-Age 3 May 2006

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Where Are Our Scholarship Recipients Now? Kent Johnston was awarded a Wairarapa Moana Trust tertiary scholarship in 2002. Kent has written the following article for the Mailer. My final year of study at the University of Otago Medical School was the end of the beginning. It was the sixth year of an experience that will be with me forever. I completed my medical degree that opened the doorway to a life full of opportunities. I was able to consolidate my previous studies and learning and put them to practical use, where I was able to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. I was given more responsibility in the hospital environment where I was closely observed and supported and given final preparation before embarking on my journey in medicine. As a trainee intern I was the most junior member of the hospital team that was responsible for patient assessment, management and care. I carried out my first attachment for the year in General Surgery where I assisted in theatre with many elective and acute operations and also monitored and adjusted the post-operative care of the surgical patients until their discharge. We had some long days, which, looking back upon, were necessary to prepare me for the reality of the demands of the job. I was also able to refine my practical skills in suturing and other minor surgical procedures. My second attachment for the year was my elective which was my opportunity to travel and seek out my own pre-clinical experience and by the time it came around it ended up being a six week attachment in Radiology in the Royal Melbourne Hospital where I was able to get the best exposure to radiology

Hamish Johnston was awarded a Wairarapa Moana Trust tertiary scholarship in 2002. Hamish has written this article for the Mailer to update shareholders with his progress since that time. Hamish Johnston After graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago, I took a position in a private practice based in Hastings where I worked with the Havelock North Rugby Club and was the team physiotherapist for the

in Australasia, both, interpretations such as x-rays/CT/ MRI/Ultrasound and also hands-on experience with interventional procedures such as CT guidance and angiography. I found that it prepared me well for my first year as a doctor when it came to these things. The second half of my attachment was spent in Orthopaedics at Nelson public hospital where I was also a productive member of the clinical team, assessing patients in ED and in outpatients and assisting in theatre with the orthopaedic operations. After my elective I went to Invercargill where I spent six weeks immersed in the world of paediatrics, where we spent long hours as ‘doctors’ managing children and their families with illnesses. It was one of my favourite experiences throughout medical school because I felt comfortable managing sick children, when quite often it can be a difficult profession for that very reason, not that it didn’t make me sad at times but that I was able to bring comfort to these children and also to their families. It certainly left an impression upon me that could turn out to be a possibility for a career in the future. The third attachment of the year was in public health where the focus of practice was different to the hands-on aspect of my previous attachments. We spent most of our time learning to interpret research and how to conduct our own research. I found that this aspect of medicine did not

Hawke’s Bay Sevens and Academy sides (2003 and 2004 seasons). During the eighteen months that I was working in Hawke’s Bay, I had many opportunities travelling to provincial and national level tournaments. The experiences I gained from this were all part of a solid foundation that was fostered by my employers and set the standard for my developing career. In September, 2004, my itchy feet got the better of me and I accepted a job offer at a central city fitness and aquatic centre based in Sydney. My working hours were flexible and I was able to spend a couple of hours in the surf each day. After the 2004/2005 summer, I decided to move to England. I worked for a ‘kiwi’ guy in Essex and was able to condense a full working week in to three-and-a-half days. This gave me many opportunities to travel around England, Wales, Scotland and further abroad. I travelled through Austria, surfed the south-west of France, sailed the Adriatic Sea around the Croatian coastline. One of my most valuable experiences was visiting the Pitt Rivers Museum at Oxford University where I was able to

interest me as much as the practical side because I like to be able to see instant and direct efforts of my work on people rather than distant public health practices, where often the effect of one’s work is not seen on a personal level. We conducted some research for the local disabled organisation that involved interviewing the disabled people who relied on their services for recreation and social support and found that they were generally satisfied with the operation of the volunteer organisation. This finding was pleasing to the organisation as it confirmed their belief from an external non-biased source and enabled them to obtain further funding from government and to expand their service which directly enabled the disabled people to get better care and support. The last attachment of my final year was in rural general practice. I chose to take this attachment in Dargaville as my girlfriend at the time (now my fiancée!) was teaching at the local intermediate. I was a valuable member of the practice as I brought a lot of new knowledge to the daily management of conditions that were commonly seen in the practice. There was a small rural style hospital there also which I was able to play a strong role in assessing patients and managing them until discharge or transfer over to Whangarei. Academically my final year was a ‘pass’ as the grading of the final year had just changed from a percentage-based outcome to pass/fail and distinction. I had succeeded in achieving my goal of becoming a doctor with the help of my whanau and friends and the support of scholarships. I applied, successfully, for a position as a House Surgeon at Tauranga Hospital for my first year (which is the title for a first-year doctor) and shifted, once again, to a new beginning. Since graduating from Medical School in 2002 positions held are: • Worked in Tauranga Public Hospital as a House Doctor undertaking rotations through General Medicine, General

view a Gottfried Lindauer portrait of our ancestor, Ngairo Rakaihikuroa. A brilliant piece of work! In October, 2005, I set off to the Middle East and travelled through Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and finally touched down back in Australia. I am currently still working in Port Macquarie, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. In May, I headed off to travel through the jungles of Borneo and then back up to Europe and Northern Africa to surf for a couple of months. All of these great opportunities have been as a direct result of obtaining a physiotherapy degree that you helped me achieve. With shortages of physiotherapists in Canada, the U.S.A., Australia, the Middle East and volunteer programmes in developing countries throughout the world, the next few years should see me traveling to some great places and gaining some priceless experiences which I will bring back to New Zealand when I finally decide to settle down. Once again, thank you for your financial help during my years at Otago University. Hamish Johnston BPhty

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Surgery, Orthopaedics, Rehab Medicine, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics. Was a National Representative of the RDA (Resident Doctors Association) in 2004-5 and helped to successfully renegotiate our national employment agreement. Undertook additional training with advanced medical training courses including the APLS and EMST (Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Emergency Management of Surgical Trauma). Undertook a volunteer position with Surf Aid International in the global response to the Indonesian tsunami of Boxing Day, 2004, for six weeks. (See Kent’s article in the next issue of the Mailer) Was the Treasurer and member of the executive of Te Ora (Te Ohu Rata O Aotearoa – the Maori doctors association) for two years. Moved to Australia with my fiancée to New South Wales where I am currently working as an Emergency Doctor in a peripheral hospital.

I have expectations of practicing in Australia for a few years to come, with the intention of returning to New Zealand within the next decade. At this point in time, I can see myself becoming a rural GP in New Zealand with the possibility of undertaking extra training to specialise in Emergency Medicine.

Details of Whanau, Hapu and Marae Brothers, Kent Rangitewhiria John Johnston and Hamish William Johnston are the sons of William Johnston of Oamaru, North Otago and Virginia, nee Reiri of Te Whiti, Masterton, Wairarapa. Rangitekaiwhiria (Lali) Reiri and Ida Ihaka, nee Namana, are their grandparents. Ngati Kaiparuparu o Te Whiti and Ngai Taneroa o Hurunuiorangi are their sub-tribes. They have affiliations to Ngati Porou, through their great-grandmother, Hera Huaki Ngatoro and to Rangitane through their grandfather, Lali Reiri. Hurunuiorangi is the Marae which both boys associate with. It is this Marae where they have celebrated whanau weddings and farewelled and grieved at the tangi of both of their grandparents.

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Unclaimed Dividends Shareholder Bank Account Details Payment of dividends to shareholders resident in New Zealand is made by way of Direct Credit to shareholders bank accounts only. Cheques are no longer sent out to New Zealand shareholders. This is the current policy of the Incorporation. Shareholders residing overseas will continue to be paid by cheque. If, however, you hold a New Zealand bank account you may elect to have your dividend paid into this account. Please contact Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624 with any inquiries.

IRD Number If we hold your IRD number you will pay 19.5% in dividend tax. If we do not hold your IRD number your dividend will be taxed at 39%. Shareholders – you will only receive the lower rate of taxation if you have provided the Incorporation with your New Zealand Inland Revenue Department number. Should you have any inquiries please call Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624.

A random selection of fifty Unclaimed Dividends held in the office follows. If you are able to offer any information that may enable the office to make contact with these shareholders or their whanau, please contact Ngaere Webb on 06 3702608 or 0800 662 624. 4034 3384 4863 3910 4099 3532 5465 5352 6632 3589 4274 4940 4500 5235 5418 4214 6308 4367 3756 4326 6224 4080 4281 5261 3526 4874

Jillian Elizabeth Kingi Adrienne Te Aroatua Ratima Nepe Hokotoki Paora Cole Josephine Wenburn David Purakau Muritu Te Tau William Puhara Te Tau Umurangi Ayers Rangi Te Miha Edna Herena Whakatihi Lydia Perawhiti Estate Arapere Tamihana Rima Te Ahipua Bell Tamati O’Donnell Wendy McGarva Leah Manihera Waretini Raima Geale Mary Ann Guilford Hana Hihiria Cecilia Mihaka Mareikura Nepe Apatu Reta Edith Retimana Nicholls John Thomas Bragg Mabel Maaka Tauru Te Umuariki Taurua David Rowan Rimene Rawinia Hancy

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