ISSUE SIXTY THREE: ONO TEKAU MĀ TORU SEPTEMBER 2021
Healing Wairarapa Moana
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Wai 85 Update Wairarapa Moana Trust Review Update p3 Find out more ... p4 What’s happening at this year’s AGMs? p6 Farm Update p8 Marae Update – Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, Te Rangimarie Marae p10 Introducing Amethyst Tauese p10 Wairarapa Moana Merchandise p10 Returned Mail – Where Are You? p11 Taryn Morunga – Past Scholarship Recipient p11 Wairarapa Moana: The Lake and Its People p12 50 Unclaimed Dividends p12 Shareholder Bank Account Details p12 Mailer Closing Dates
Wairarapa Moana in flood. Photo, Charmaine Kawana
Despite being granted Ramsar status as an internationally important wetland last year, Wairarapa Moana’s water quality is set to get worse before it begins to mend. Niwa’s chief freshwater scientist, Scott Larned, said contaminants that were entering Lake Wairarapa right now were likely generated decades ago. Current nitrogen and phosphorus contaminants entering the lake would only reflect land use from the 1960s, he said. “The contaminants that are being generated in the 2020s is just now getting into the groundwater system. “It’s going to take contaminants another 20 or 30 years of travel through the groundwater system before they get to the lake.”
Larned said the travel time was prolonged between the land where these contaminants had been generated, to getting into the lake itself. “We haven’t even seen the signal of current land use in Wairarapa on Lake Wairarapa,” he said. According to Ramsar, Wairarapa Moana is the largest wetland complex on the southern part of the North Island.
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September 2021
WAIRARAPA MOANA
Wai 85 Update
mailer
By the time you read this update whānau, we will know the
outcome of the ratification of the new Deed of Settlement. Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki Nui-à-Rua Settlement Trust have indicated that they will sign the Deed of Settlement in late September 2021. Shortly after that, it is their expectation that legislation will be introduced to Parliament. Once legislation is introduced, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation could potentially be unable to proceed with our case to the Court of Appeal and the Waitangi Tribunal. We will be challenging the Crown of the position that our claim is extinguished by the introduction of Settlement legislation. The Committee of Management continue to request the Crown to remove our Wai 85 claim from the Deed of Settlement with Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki Nui-à-Rua.
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We thank all shareholders and whànau who have supported us on our journey to seek redress by the Crown and to settle Wai 85 on behalf of the owners of the lands at Pouàkani. Whatever the outcome over the coming months, Wai 85, as far as the Committee of Management is concerned, remains unsettled with the Crown. We have communicated that message to the Minister of Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.
The Committee of Management will provide you with an update when we see you all at the Roadshows in late September, early October and at this year’s Annual General Meeting in Masterton.
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The lake is shallow, 2.5m at its deepest point, and suffers from two layers of sediment, which causes some of the most significant issues with water quality.
The policy provides updated guidelines to local authorities on how they should manage freshwater under the Resource Management Act [RMA]. The RMA is also under reform.
More than a century of development, including drainage and flood control schemes, has left the lake in a “highly modified state”, a Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] report said.
On top of the NPS-FW, Larned said Three Waters reform would also produce new freshwater regulations. Three Waters reform seeks to change the management of stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water from the hands of councils to fewer, centralised entities.
The lake is classified as “supertrophic”, meaning it has very high levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in its waters, Land Air Water Aotearoa [Lawa] said. The supertrophic rating of the lake is the last step before it is deemed dead. Larned said that even if we massively changed how we use our land immediately, we would not see any benefits for decades. He said central government were ambitious with some of the regulations they were in the process of bringing in, including the national policy statement for freshwater management [NPS-FW]. He said the policy was “by far the most far-reaching piece of environmental regulation in New Zealand”.
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“If you think about all the possible improvements that come from all of these ambitious regulations, some of them can happen very fast, which will hopefully keep people happy, but some of them will take a long time,” he said. He said that although some water quality improvement would take a long time to see, people shouldn’t lose heart. Larned said the slow change in the lake’s water quality was simply down to the physical process, which means water takes a long time to move a long distance. He said the water that was making the trip from the land to the lake was carrying the contaminants with it. Larned said the best attitude towards the slow change in the lake’s health was the Màori concept of kaitiakitanga [guardianship of natural resources]. Larned said that if we did manage to make these changes, it would be ground-breaking not only for New Zealand, but for the world. The Mailer acknowledges Grace Prior and the Wairarapa Times-Age for this contribution.
WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST REVIEW UPDATE When the Wairarapa Moana Trust Review was commissioned in 2019 the fundamental question was ‘why does the Wairarapa Moana Trust exist?’ Since its establishment in 1986 the objectives of the Trust have been broad in scope. More recently the Trust has focused on:
descendants. The first resolution will be put at the 2021 AGM where 3/4ths of the members present and entitled to vote must vote in favour of winding up the Trust.
• educational scholarships
The second resolution will be put to owners and descendants at the 2022 AGM where the motion needs to be passed by a simple majority.
• funding and support for our marae • to encourage pride and confidence in the whànau to know who they are, know their culture. The Trust review was commissioned to test whether the existing framework for delivering the Trust’s kaupapa on behalf of owners and their descendants is still fit-forpurpose in today’s environment. It was carried out by Wayne Mulligan of FOMANA Capital, who interviewed a broad range of interested parties on: • how well the activities are able to be delivered to our owners, whànau and marae; • how best could the activities be delivered in today’s environment; • what other models are used by similar entities in today’s environment; and • what other options are there to deliver our existing and new programmes in the future. Now, as we look to the future there are some exciting opportunities to reorganise how we provide our cultural and social focused support to our Wairarapa Moana owners and whànau.
What do we do next? Moving forward into the future the landscape has changed, largely with the settlement of Treaty claims and the creation of Post Governance Settlement Entities that have taken on more responsibilities and resources to invest in wider iwi, hapù and whànau well-being. Given this, it is proposed to spend the next 12 months reorganising how Wairarapa Moana can continue to provide relevant social and cultural support to our owners and descendants in this new landscape. It’s an exciting opportunity. The Trustees are therefore recommending dissolving the Wairarapa Moana Trust under Clause 29 of our constitution. To complete the dissolution of the Trust, we now need to put two resolutions to owners and
Trustees hope that our owners and descendants support the recommendation, and can see the value in taking the opportunity to re-organise how we can continue to deliver and grow our kaupapa for the future.
What vehicle will we use in the future? If the first resolution is passed at the 2021 AGM the Incorporation will spend the next 12 months finalising a new model Under Section 258 Te Ture Whenua Màori Act 1993 that can deliver existing kaupapa and explore new programmes for the future. While we are moving through these phases, and until the second resolution in 2022 is complete, we will continue business as usual with the education scholarships, marae grants, and cultural revitalisation.
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What’s happening at this year’s AGMs? MEETING INFORMATION The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and Trust meetings are outlined in this Mailer as well as in the Notice of Meetings booklet. If you have any queries, please contact staff at the Masterton office. If you are not coming to the AGM, meetings can be viewed via livestreaming at www.wairarapa.conference.maori.nz on the day. The agenda outlines the meeting times. Both AGM meetings will be completed before lunch at 1.15pm Saturday 16th October.
AGM MAIL-OUT Included in the AGM mail-out to shareholders will be the Information Form; the Expression of Attendance and Accommodation Form; the Proxy Form; Issue 63 of the Mailer; the Annual Report 2021; and the Notices of Meetings 2021.
Annual General Meetings 2021 Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and Wairarapa Moana Trust
AGE NDA 15 October 2021 (Friday) Te Rangimarie Marae, Masterton 6.00pm
Pōwhiri at Te Rangimarie Marae Shareholder Registrations
7.15pm – 8.00pm
Please return your Expression of Attendance Form to the Masterton office by Monday 4th October so everyone can be adequately catered for. If you wish to vote by proxy, the form must be returned to the Masterton office by 9.00am, 12th October.
Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM
VOTING MAIL-OUT
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM 10.45am – 1.15pm
Voting papers and supporting information will be posted to shareholders from electionz.com on 17th September 2021. You may choose to vote electronically or by post. If you postal vote, you must send your vote to Christchurch in the envelope provided by electionz.com. DO NOT send your postal vote to the Masterton office.
Lunch at Rathkeale College
16 October 2021 (Saturday) Rathkeale College, Masterton
Shareholder Registrations
9.00am – 10.30am 1.15pm 8.15am – 10.15am
TE RANGIMARIE MARAE There will be a pòwhiri at 6.00pm Friday 15th October followed by dinner and shareholder registrations. Accommodation and meals are available to shareholders and whànau who would like to stay at the Marae Friday evening. Numbers are required for sleeping and catering so please fill in the Expression of Attendance form so our whànau can accommodate and cater for those staying there.
TRAVEL TO THE AGMs A travel subsidy of $50.00 will be available to each shareholder who lives further than 20km from Rathkeale College. The form will be available when you register at the AGM. You will need to provide your bank details and payment will be made by direct credit, after the AGM.
The impact of Covid-19 on our AGM meetings is unknown. We will keep you informed of any changes.
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2021 Elections WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST Tiraumaera Te Tau and Anaru Smiler will retire by rotation at this year’s Annual General Meeting to be held at Rathkeale College, Masterton on October 16, 2021. Both are available for re-election to the Trust. Nomination forms for the vacancies will be available from the Trust Secretary at the Wairarapa Moana office in Masterton or trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz from September 20, 2021 and will close October 1, 2021 at 12.00pm. Late nominations will not be considered. Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting in Masterton on October 16, 2021.
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Dates to Remember
Pre-AGM Meetings 2021 Here are the details for the Roadshows this year. If you want to attend one of our hui please contact the Masterton office 0800 662 624 or 06 370 2608 or info@wairarapamoana.org.nz to register attendance and confirm numbers. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and Wairarapa Moana Trust members will be visiting the regions to provide an update on the business and activities of the past year. They look forward to meeting with you and your whànau. All meetings start at 10.00am followed by lunch at 12.00pm.
Auckland Rotorua Sept 25 (Sat) Millennium Hotel 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
Sept 25 (Sat) Mt Richmond Hotel 676 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington, Auckland
Hastings Gisborne
Oct 3 (Sun)
Oct 2 (Sat) Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne
Ellwood Function Centre 15 Otene Road Waipatu, Hastings
Wellington Sept 26 (Sun) James Cook Hotel 147 The Terrace Wellington
Christchurch Oct 3 (Sun) Quality Hotel Elms 456 Papanui Road Papanui, Christchurch
WAIRARAPA MOANA TRUST August 25
Notification of resolutions for the Wairarapa Moana Trust Notice of Meeting closed.
September 10 Notice of Meeting and Annual Report will be posted to shareholders. September 20 Nomination papers for election to the Trust are available from Trust Secretary, Masterton. October 1
Nominations for election to the Trust close at 12.00pm.
October 16
Voting at Annual General Meeting.
WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION August 16
Nomination forms for election to Committee of Management are available from WMI Secretary, Masterton.
August 25
Notification of all resolutions for the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Notice of Meeting closes at 12.00pm. Resolutions must be received by the WMI Secretary, Wairarapa Moana office, 4 Park Ave, Masterton or PO Box 2019, Kuripuni, Masterton 5842 or charmaine@wairarapamoana.org.nz by 12.00pm. Resolutions received after 12.00pm August 25 will not be considered.
We will keep you informed if meetings change due to Covid restrictions.
WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION
September 3
Nominations for election to Committee of Management close 12.00pm.
September 10 Notice of Meetings, Annual Reports and Proxy Forms will be posted to shareholders.
Murray Hemi will retire by rotation at the Annual General Meeting to be held on October 16, 2021. Murray is available for re-election to the Committee of Management.
September 17 Voting papers and candidate profiles for election to Committee of Management and AGM Resolutions will be posted to shareholders from electionz.com.
Nomination forms were available between August 16 and September 3, 2021. Late nominations will not be considered.
October 12
Proxy voting closes at 9.00am.
October 14
All postal & electronic voting closes at 12.00pm.
October 16
Annual General Meeting.
Voting information and candidate profiles will be posted to shareholders with a current address on the share register by Friday September 17, 2021.
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Farm update
It has been another outstanding year for the farms, with a record 4.9m milk solids produced as we strive to achieve our 12-5-Optimise farming strategy.
At our annual staff awards in July we again came together to celebrate this collective achievement and to acknowledge individual farms and teams for their success across a range of areas important for our overall business performance. This year the whole WMI team gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Taupò and were lucky to have Eric Rush join us as our keynote speaker. Eric regaled us with stories of growing up in the Far North, to becoming an All Black and playing for the NZ Sevens Team, and then moving on to become a successful businessman. His down-to-earth and humorous approach to life really hit-the-mark with the team and provided some great insights into what it means to strive and succeed.
I would also like to acknowledge, and thank once again, our community of suppliers who joined us for the evening, with over 26 sponsoring the night. It is fantastic to see such support from the wider community and to spend time strengthening our partnerships. The night was great fun, and an important moment in the year for everyone to take a quick break and reflect on a job well done. Working the farm entails a busy life, and one where everyone works extremely hard to achieve the best we can for the Wairarapa Moana whànau, so it’s important we take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate everyone’s efforts.
So please join me in thanking the team and congratulating A special mention must be given to the Farm 4 team, ably the award winners for the 2020/21 season! lead by Kim Turner, for taking out a large haul of awards available on the night! The efforts from Kim and her all-female team this past Award Name First season are just outstanding, and we congratulate them for their great efforts Pasture & Feed Management Farm 1 and achievement. Michael Allan and DSU Best Stock Management Ropiha Road Farm Roger Wereta jointly took out our big Best Calf Rearing Award Farm 4 award for the night – our Values Award. DSU Reproduction Award Ropiha Road Farm This award recognises those who best demonstrate the WMI values in their Dairy Reproduction Award Farm 14 work. An outstanding achievement Best Whare Award Pablo Bedoya & Heidi Schwarz – Farm 15 for both Michael and Roger and we Dairy Financial Management Award Farm 4 congratulate them for their leadership in The Extra Mile Award Mark Glasgow – Ropiha Road Farm this area.
Staff Awards
Farm Dairy Hygiene & Management Award
Farm 1
Health & Safety Award
Kaharoa Road Farm
Farm Pride Award
Farm 4
Ground Zero Award
Kaharoa Road Farm
Whakamaru Whenua Award
Farm 4
Nga Tangata Award
Farm 3
Te Ara Miraka Award
Farm 4
Dairy Support Unit of the Year
Kaharoa Road Farm
Dairy Unit of the Year
Farm 4
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Values Award Roger Wereta & Michael Allan
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Farm Pride Update
Feed-out Contribution
Work also continues on our farm-pride initiative, where we are cleaning up our old farm infrastructure including old buildings, milking sheds and effluent ponds. Farms 3 and 4 have been largely completed, with working continuing on other parts of the farms.
This year we also contributed up to $10,000 of our milk to the Feed-Out Programme, aimed at providing food to the community from farmers. As one of NZ’s largest dairy enterprises, and to fit with our values, it was a no-brainer for WMI to put its hand up and contribute to such a great community initiative. Part of our conditions though was for the programme to ensure it reached out to our whànau, Mangakino and Wairarapa communities.
Guided by our Whakamaru Whenua philosophy, great efforts are being made to look after our whenua for the future in everything we do. For this project this has meant recycling any-and-all material we can and ensuring nothing is dumped in our old effluent ponds as they are covered over and reverted back into pasture. In these efforts we have managed to extract over 1000 tonnes of old concrete from across the farms, which will be crushed and re-used for our tanker tracks. Work will continue on this initiative over the coming season, in addition to our planting programme which will involve planting over 25 kms of new shelterbelts across all our farms for the 2021/22 season. Over the course of the next few seasons, we will continue to plant more shelter for our animals and other areas of the farm will be planted to create greater biodiversity and carbon sinks, as part of enhancing our whenua for future generations.
It was interesting to note at this year’s Miraka annual dinner how many farmers were willing to contribute to this initiative as it grows into the future, and great to have Wairarapa Moana leading by example again by supporting the initiative early this season. Just a reminder too, that we are always looking for motivated staff wanting to join our team. If you have any whànau that might be interested in working hard and building a career in farming, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HR team in Taupò. We’d love to hear from you! Ngà mihi Anaru Smiler Group General Manager
Left to Right: Concrete pit; Farm 4 cow shed demolition; Farm 7 old and new effluent ponds
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Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Te whakahoutanga i ngā whare o Hurunui-o-Rangi Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae Trustees received word that we were eligible to apply for funding to upgrade, to repair, replace and to attend to those urgent maintenance matters left idle due to Covid-19 lockdown 2020. The renovation programme is managed by He Kàhui Wairarapa and on receipt of the project brief we didn’t have time to provide a deep assessment or a true evaluation as to what needed to be done. However, as resilient as we are, with the ability to adapt ourselves to rapid change, we simply got on with it and left the tricky bits for later. A proposed workplan was drawn up that listed those areas that needed immediate attention with other work listed in order of priority. April 2021, we hit the ground running with whànau and a team of young morman elders helping to uplift and to relocate the old mower shed in one single shift. With a touch up and a coat of paint, it will look like new again.
Early May, Albie Mathews and his Battli-Yon Builders got stuck into all the concrete work. Dug out the old and formed new walkways, along with improved disability ramps. A new concrete pad for the new mower and water pump shed completed that start up work. As work progressed elsewhere, Albie moved his team to Papawai Marae. May/June there was no work due to tradies being committed elsewhere. Those available couldn’t do anything without other subbies having to do their part first. As a result, the Marae remained an open worksite with no safety rails in place, open trenches and earth works waiting to be finished, with building material lying about the place ready for use. Therefore, the Marae was not available for overnight stays but was available for day use with warning restrictions in place.
Te Rangimarie Marae The recent COVID scare in Wellington involved Wairarapa and Kapiti Coast, so for a week we held our breath, cancelled our bookings, and being a church Marae, we prayed hard that nothing would eventuate. It didn’t but after a long time of being COVID free it was a scary reminder that it is still just out there. Our oldies have taken full advantage of the COVID vaccinations taking place in town so feel more secure now. We had two great nights of “Koha Chiro”, an initiative arranged by the local chiropractic clinic which encouraged people to come to the Marae and have some adjustments made. There were several tables and even a massage table, alongside a BBQ and tea/coffee. It was a great couple of nights with kids playing in the corner and the clinic staff helping everyone. It was a roaring success and hope we will get the opportunity to repeat it. Everything goes a bit quiet in winter but as other Wairarapa marae are having renovations we have been quite busy. Spring is just around the corner.
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We have some new technological gadgets about to be installed, as groups using the Marae need all the clever things nowadays like Zoom. Friday 6 August 2021 is installation day, so we’ll let you know next time how this is doing. We apologise for any inconvenience with closing our Marae and appreciate patience as we move forward with these developments. Ngà mihi Robin Irwin, Secretary
Marae Update
July, we hit a bit of a snag with the proposed new kitset shed not being available on time. That delay would result in other work being pushed back and with tradies working flat stick, we couldn’t afford to lose them. So, to keep to our timetable, we dumped the kitset and hand built a shed with thanks to Joe Nuku and Troy Hunter for taking the initiative and getting it done. The Battli-Yon Builders will be onsite midAugust with full-on building renovations finally crossing the start line. There is no clear date in sight as to when all work will be finished. But as a precautionary measure, we are fully aware that the unexpected is yet to surface.
Non-Renovation Work Our thanks to Trust House Masterton who also provided funding, prior to the commencement of the renovation programme, for the replacement of our water tanks and the upgrade of electrical lighting. This work continued with the removal of the old concrete water tanks, being
replaced with a new tank, along with a new pump and UV treatment system. This work, along with the shed build, worked in well with sparkies and plumbers and other key tradies coming in to do their bit. The old tanks found a new home at Cabernet Foods, Gladstone, to be used to store operational water for recycling. By the time this article goes to print, all remaining concrete work will have been completed and other work will be in progress. It is with sincere gratitude that we give thanks to He Kàhui Wairarapa, Joe Nuku and his team, the PDU and other agencies involved and TPK for having the visionary foresight to provide financial care and training opportunities for rangatahi. And a big hongi to all the tradies for providing the expertise to get the work done.
It’s not over yet! There is still more to come. Mauriora The property committee
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WAIRARAPA MOANA
WAIRARAPA MOANA MERCHANDISE The office has a selection of Wairarapa Moana books and clothing available for purchase. To place an order, contact info@wairarapamoana.org.nz or visit our website shop at www.wairarapamoana.org.nz/shop/ WAIRARAPA MOANA: THE LAKE AND ITS PEOPLE The story of the North Island’s third largest lake complex from history to environmental problems. Wairarapa Moana has added some colour to the selection of clothing available for purchase.
T SHIRT
Colour: Charcoal Sizes: S – 3XL Price: $20.00 100% Micro Polyester Keeps You Cool & Dry Anti-Shrink, Anti-Fade Fabric
T SHIRT
Colour: Denim Sizes: S – 3XL Price: $20.00 100% Premium Cotton Stretch & Shape Recovery Long Lasting & Durable
POLO SHIRT
Colour: Cyan Sizes: S – 3XL Price: $28.00 100% Micro Polyester Anti-Shrink, Anti-Fade Fabric Quick Drying
POLO SHIRT
Men’s and Women’s Colours: Black or White Sizes: S – 3XL Price: $28.00 each
Ko Amethyst Tauese taku ingoa I was born and raised in Masterton. I am the youngest of three children to my mother, Patricia Slade, and middle child of three to my father Nigel Thompson. My mother is the daughter of Ruth Pike (nee Naera) and Sonny “Herbert” Slade. My father is the son of Victor and Ruaputu Thompson. I have two daughters, Samerah and Summaria, to my husband Fiti Tauese and we live in Masterton. My whànau of four are my reason for everything I do in life. The love and support I receive from my husband are more than I could ever ask for. My two beautiful daughters are miracle babies to my husband and I. Samerah is five and has just started school. Our baby Summaria has just turned two and is starting kindergarten. I love doing life with my whànau. I was informed by my aunty Cheryl Naera about an Administration vacancy at Wairarapa Moana as she knew my passion I have for computing and administration. I jumped at the chance knowing that not only with my passion for the office, and the opportunity for work to fit around my whànau, I was also going to be able to upskill myself in learning more about my whakapapa. Meeting the team here at Wairarapa Moana in the Masterton office has been a pleasure and very welcoming. I look forward to getting more involved in and out of the office and expanding my skills in all areas.
Kia Ora
RETURNED MAIL – Where are you? The Incorporation has had mail returned to the office for the following shareholders or trustees.
SLEEVELESS VESTS
If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please contact Ngaere on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz.
CAPS and BEANIES
Grant Mark Lambess Ashley Kanara Apatu Milly Ngawai Gotty Royal Nui-A-Tia Whànau Trust Zacha Luana Mamari McGuire
Men’s and Women’s Colour: Black Sizes: S – 3XL Price: $56.00 each
Colours: Black or Navy Blue (One size fits all) Price: $12.00 each
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Charlton Otene Robert Rangiwhakaewa Kuiti Charlton Otene Colleen Priscilla Norling Anthony Parata Pene Robert Merlo
Ko Ko Ko Ko
Mātira tōku maunga Mataikona tōku awa Tākitimu tōku waka Wairarapa tōku rohe
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu tōku iwi Ko Te Hika o Papauma tōku hapū Ko Rangiwhakaoma tōku wāhi Ko Ko Ko Ko Ko
Whakataki tōku Marae Potangaroa tōku tūpuna Patricia rāua ko Hack Morunga ōku mātua tūpuna Christina rāua ko Charles Morunga ōku mātua Taryn Morunga ahau
Since embarking on my journey at university and my career in health, I have always been driven to help our people. As Màori have the poorest health outcomes compared with non-Màori, I am inspired to change this narrative by educating the health system in Te Ào Màori but also to encourage other rangatahi to pursue a career in the health sector. Wairarapa Moana Trust has allowed me to complete my degree with its’ support in lightening the financial burden that university studies bring. I was able to focus on getting the màhi done, especially with the many clinical placements I had across Aòtearoa that meant relocating every six months.
Taryn Morunga Bachelor degree of Radiation Therapy at Otago University
Since graduating in 2019, I have been working full time as a Radiation Therapist in Aòtearoa’s main oncology centre at Auckland City Hospital. I have learnt a lot in the one-and-a-half years being qualified and wouldn’t change it for anything. I am eager to move up within the department and to work closely with Màori patients and kaimàhi so we can change our system to eliminate these barriers.
E kitea ai ngā taonga o te moana, me mākū koe “If you seek the treasures of the ocean, you’d better get wet”
WAIRARAPA MOANA: THE LAKE AND ITS PEOPLE Bringing you short snippets from the book to encourage you to read and increase your knowledge of this taonga. Enjoy! The Màori community at that time could not have known that in the 100 years that followed there would be little further reason to celebrate.
Chapter 7: The Promised Lands. Written by Murray Hemi. “…From many perspectives, the lakes agreement was certainly cause for celebration.”
Six months after the gift was made, in July 1896, the Wairarapa lakes were gazetted as Crown land. Sadly, in June 1906, Richard Seddon died. And with him possibly, went much of the spirit of the 1896 Wairarapa lakes agreement.
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WAIRARAPA MOANA
Shareholder Bank Accounts No More Cheques New Zealand banks have now gone cheque-free. This means that banks will no longer • issue or supply bank cheques, cheque books, or international cheques • accept cheques including foreign cheques Not being able to provide cheques will have an effect on our 2021 dividend payments to our overseas shareholders. If you are living overseas, we need to set up a direct credit to your overseas bank account or your New Zealand bank account, if you still have one. To change to direct credit banking, please contact Ngaere at the Masterton office. She will be happy to help. If you are living in New Zealand, payment of dividends will continue to be direct credited to your New Zealand bank account. Thank you to all our shareholders who have already provided new or updated postal addresses and bank account details. For all shareholding inquiries and bank account forms please contact Ngaere Webb ngaere@
wairarapamoana.org.nz
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50 Unclaimed Dividends If you are able to provide any information that can help us to make contact with these shareholders or their descendants, please contact the office on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email ngaere@wairarapamoana.org.nz CHRISTOPHER NEPHI HODGES HUPRINI KARAITIANA ELI DAMION JOHN MORRIS RERENUI WAENGA COLIN CHARLES TUI MATENGA RONA MARAMA NATHAN RAYMOND AND REBECCA CLAYTON WHÀNAU TRUST SHIRLEY LOIS WILSON PAKIA KARENA RANGIWHETU ENOKA LESLEY RAE ANDREWS WAIORIKI PAEWAI MANINI PARAONE JANET MANAKITANGA WOLLAND TOM PERA NAMANA TAREWA HEMI MICHAEL MATENGA EDWINA HUI MOEAU MATEKINO TUHOE ATARETA TAURETO BROOKER MELISSA NGAWAINA MATENGA NGAWAITA TAUEKI MANAWARERE RENATA PAORA R SMILER RUTU NGAIRO HINE HEMI
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