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Over the weekend of the Wairarapa Moana AGMs and during the visit to the farms on Saturday morning, wha¯nau were taken past the entrance to “Poua¯kani”, understood to be the world’s largest and oldest totara tree.

Located on Wairarapa Moana Incorporation lands, on State Highway 30, a twenty-minute bush track takes you in from the carpark. “Pouàkani” is estimated to be about 1800 years old. The totara is believed to be about 35 metres tall and 4 metres in trunk diameter at breast height.

Following the annual general meetings, their interest piqued, whànau took the opportunity to visit “Pouàkani”.

Mihiwairua Myob, from the Màtaki whànau, quotes from her visit: “This whakaahua inspired me to write this poem of this special moment of re-connection in the ngahere with our whanaunga.”

Wai 85 update

It is significant that all Opposition parties: National, the Greens and Te Pàti Màori raised concerns in the report about the intention of the Government to extinguish the Wai 85 while legal proceedings are still before the Supreme Court. They all included “differing views” on the clause in the Bill that would extinguish our Wai 85 claim. Te Pàti Màori made it clear that Wai 85 should be removed from the Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki nui-à-Rua Claims Settlement Bill.

All the signs are that this Labour Government will impose on Wairarapa Moana owners, a forced settlement of the Wai 85 claim.

Breach of New Zealand Bill of Rights Act

In early October 2022, the Committee of Management lodged an application under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act with the High Court.

Section 27(3) of this legislation “affirms and protects the right of every person to bring civil proceedings against the Crown, and to have those proceedings heard, according to law, in the same way as civil proceedings between individuals.”

We briefed shareholders and whànau about this latest action at the recent Annual General Meeting. The Committee of Management firmly believes any action by the Crown to extinguish the Wai 85 claim while we have proceedings before the Supreme Court is a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The Crown response to this action was swift. Because the Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki nui-à-Rua Claims Settlement Bill is not as yet law – they advised us they would move to apply to the High Court to have our application “struck out”.

Pouākani whispers

As all the manu witness, Tiwaiwaka flitters, As the ngahere sparkles and glitters, Blessed by Tamanui te ra kisses, Awakening ancestral wishes, Dormant like sacred seeds within us, Whakapapa spiritually awakes us, Our tupuna whānau embrace us, Reo ngakau, reo wairua, reo rangatira explodes, Connecting us like tree roots and nodes, Standing strong, and alive like Pouākani rose, We felt the wairua connection from our head to our toes, Deep breath in again, this is not the end but instead a reconnection – to another beginning… TІ hei mauri ora!

Wairarapa Moana is working with whànau and the community to protect and enhance the totara taonga, spending $50,000 on better protection measures this season, including two viewing platforms that will keep visitors further away from the tree.

We consider this to be a ridiculous response.

By the time our application is considered by the High Court (mid to late 2023), the Government will have passed the Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki nui-à-Rua Claims Settlement Bill.

The Committee of Management has, however, temporarily withdrawn our application under the New Zealand Bill of Rights. We are ready though to re-apply immediately Settlement legislation is passed (if the Wai 85 claim is included). We think it has been important to signal to the Government the consequences of any forced settlement of Wai 85 while we have proceedings before the Supreme Court.

The Committee of Management thanks all shareholders and whànau who made submissions on the Bill, and fronted up to the Màori Affairs Select Committee.

The Committee of Management noted the continued support of shareholders to this kaupapa at our recent Annual General Meeting at Mangakino. Ngà mihi nui.

The Ma¯ori Affairs Select Committee report on the Nga¯ti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Ta¯maki nui-a¯-Rua Claims Settlement Bill was reported back to Parliament on 11 November 2022. As expected, the Bill is largely unchanged.

The Budd and Mataki wha¯nau

Te Whatahoro

A wa¯nanga is going to be held in early 2023 to help the wider wha¯nau learn more about their important Wairarapa tı¯puna, ahead of a major restoration project.

The proposal is to restore the whare belonging to Te Whatahoro Jury and possibly relocate it on land near to Pàpàwai Marae’s grounds. The whare was originally threatened with destruction until a small team decided to get involved and work together to ensure this tìpuna’s legacy is recognised and acknowledged.

Pàpàwai Marae is very supportive of the project and there may be opportunity to site the cottage to sit on its grounds and develop it as focal point for tourism and local community development. Currently various subcommittees are forming to examine a number of planning and funding options to make this move happen.

There is a strong desire amongst the wider Jury whànau to learn more about Te Whatahoro, become part of the process and use this whare as a way to connect the many branches of Te Whatahoro descendants. With two siblings (Tare and Heeni) and six wives there are a lot of branches to connect.

As a first step a wànanga at Pàpàwai Marae is being planned to allow members of Pàpàwai and the wider Jury whànau to begin gathering their knowledge about Te Whatahoro and discussing the future of the whare. The wànanga will feature korero from the current subcommittees as well as Pàpàwai kaumàtua, Tà Kim Workman. Project convenor, Murray Hemi, says it is an important opportunity for the wider community to learn more about an important tìpuna.

“This project is a great chance for the wider community and the Jury whànau in particular to lead in the discussions and learning about Te Whatahoro, his legacy, and the mana he holds to this day,” Hemi says.

“When we think about the project as a whole, we want to ensure the Jury whànau are right there at the table. This is their tìpuna. He is also our whànaunga and rangatira. So, we need to find an interesting mix of connections, stories, and contributions.”

Born on 4 February 1841 in Poverty Bay, Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury was the eldest son of Te Aitu o te Rangi and her husband, John Milsome Jury. Hoani spent his early years with his mother’s people, Ngàti Moe, and learnt of the traditions associated with Lake Wairarapa as well as all the special places of their ancestral land.

Hoani Te Whatahoro became a prolific writer on Màori traditions and customs. He usually acted as a scribe or recorder. At Pàpàwai, near Greytown, in 1865, Hoani recorded traditions given by Te Màtorohanga, with Paratene Te Okawhare and Nèpia Pòhùhù assisting. He continued to record information from the teachings of Nèpia Pòhùhù and Te Màtorohanga until their deaths in the 1880s.

From 1886 to 1888 he was one of those who assisted Mormon elders in translating the Book of Mormon into Màori. On 26 June 1900 he was baptised into the Mormon church and at the same time confirmed, at the Pàpàwai branch of the church.

Te Whatahoro was instrumental in arranging and corralling both the Wairarapa lake owners and the Crown into accepting land at Pou-a-Kani as the final completion of the 1896 Wairarapa Lakes Agreement.

Please keep an eye on the WMI Facebook page to find out the dates for the wànanga which is expected to be in late January or early-mid February 2023.

A Walk Down Memory Lane –Elva Marama Love (Enoka)

Elva Marama Love (born Enoka) was a shareholder in Wairarapa Moana. We take a look at Elva’s sporting achievements…

Elva was the second daughter of George and Doris Enoka (nee Saunders) born 12 August 1929 in Featherston. Elva had an elder sister Georgina Meretehuia Stratton born 26 July 1922.

They lived on the Enoka family farm on Pukio West Road, Kahutara, south of Featherston. The Enoka family re-settled on this land in 1853 having migrated from Urenui in 1832 to Otaki then to Petone and finally to Pukio. The three blocks totaling 70 hectares of farmland was set up as a Trust and is chaired by Enoka William John Stratton (John) 1991 to the present.

Elva is of Màori and Scottish descent and the Enoka whakapapa affiliates to the following tribes:

• Hohepa Kopiri = Mere Moko [Urenui]: Te Ati Awa; Ngàti Puketapu & Ngàti Tuaho.

• Enoka Hohepa Te Taitea = Hematini Kirikumara [Otaki & Petone]:

Te Ati Awa; Ngàti Puketapu & Ngàti Tuaho.

• Hemi Enoka = Ngarongomate Te Awakupe [Wairarapa]: Ngàti Kahungunu

• George Enoka = Doris Saunders [Kahutara, Featherston]: Ngàti Kahungunu

• Elva Marama Enoka = Henry Love [Wirihana]

Elva attended the Kahutara School and the Featherston High School where her sporting achievement was in basketball then hockey, no doubt influenced by her sister Georgina, also a proficient hockey player, who “stepped in” when their mother died in 1941.

Club Level:

• Hinewaka Màori Women’s Team 1945/1950

• Technical Old Girls 1947/1955

• Hutt United 1950

• Wellington Technical College Old Girls –1959 Vice-Captain 1962/3: 1964 Captain & Coach

Representative Hockey Achievements:

• Wairarapa Team – 1945/1946

• Wellington Màori Women’s Team – 1949/1960

• North Island Team – 1951/56 – Captain 1961/1962

• Wellington Team 1947/1963

• Wellington Team Vice Captain – 1958/1961

• Wellington Team Captain – 1961/1963

New Zealand Representative Hockey 1957-1967

• 1957 NZ Women’s Hockey Representative

• NZ Hockey Executive Committee 1957/1967?

• 1960 Represented NZ – Australian Tour, 21 games

• 1963 Captained IFWHA Tour to North America, 18 games. NZ was the only team to win all its tournament matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only three.

• 1963 The IFWHS Tour was followed with a tour of America and Canada playing local teams and a six-game match against Australia.

• 1967 Manager of IFWHA Tour to Germany, 10 games. Won 7, drew 1, lost 2.

Elva Marama Love (Enoka)

Elva had the distinction of being the first Màori woman to lead a New Zealand international hockey team and only the second Màori woman appointed to such a role in New Zealand sport.

There was a unique situation when Elva was captain of the North Island Major team. Her sister, Mrs Georgina Stratton, captained the North Island Minor team. This was the first time in New Zealand hockey history that sisters had captained such teams at the same time.

Excerpts from the S. A. Courier –

“In the administrative side of women’s hockey Elva also gave yeoman service having been a member of the Wellington Association in 1955 and 1956 and since her election in 1957 a member of the Management Committee of the New Zealand Association. She complimented her paying by coaching her fellow club members and members of the Wellington representative side. She was known as a first-class hockey tactician; her advice was eagerly sought by other players.

“Elva was softly spoken and quietmannered but never-the-less, a determined tenacious right-wing player. A most unselfish player, Elva is ever aware that she is one of a team and not an individual star”.

If you are ever visiting Te Papa, look for a number of souvenir pennants from Elva’s hockey-playing days that have been gifted to Te Papa by the Enoka whànau. Elva married Henry Love [Wilson] in 1951. She died on 23rd of April 1986 and is buried at Rangiatea Church, Otaki with Henry.

Article contributed by: Enoka William John Stratton

Photo Courtesy: Enoka William John Stratton

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Past Scholarship Recipient

Traceyanne Herewini

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychological Practice 2021 Massey University Albany Graduation

Ko Ohautieke, Rangitumau ngā maunga

Ko Towai me Ruamahanga ngā awa

Ko Karangahape me Ngā Tau e Waru ngā marae

Ko Kaitangata me Ngāti Hamua ngā hapū

Ko Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Rangitāne me Ngāti Kahungunu ngā iwi

Ko Matātua, Ngatokimatawharoa, Kurahaupo, Takitimu ngā waka

Ko Tupe rāua ko Potangaroa ōku Rangatira

Ko Kevin Herewini rāua ko Helen Herewini (nee Thorby) ōku mātua

Ko Traceyanne Herewini ahau.

Study pathways:

One of my earliest childhood memories was being told that education is a key to learning and opportunities. I have certainly learnt a lot since leaving high school and have studied at various institutes for different qualifications and reasons.

During 1986 to 1988, I trained to become a Primary teacher at Auckland College of Education. In 2002 I became curious about mental health and attended Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to gain a certificate in mental health. This tohu (qualification), enabled me to work as an administrator in Màori Mental Health, and then as a cultural/clinical worker in Early Psychosis intervention. In conjunction with this work, during 2002 to 2007, I studied part time at Massey University and gained my undergraduate Bachelor of Arts double major degree in Màori and Psychology. I continued to study, as my goal was to become a clinical psychologist. During 2008-2010, I completed a postgraduate diploma in psychology, and my Master of Arts degree in psychology from 20112015. While working in different Kaupapa Màori and whànau ora services, I became interested in supporting kaimahi to serve our communities while ensuring they were flourishing themselves. This led me to complete

a postgraduate diploma in bicultural supervision in 2019. Pursuing this tohu reignited my interest to become a psychologist.Due to my academic study and lived experiences I was successful in gaining a place in Massey University’s post graduate diploma in psychological practice programme. This included a one-year internship and rigorous training within the generalist psychology scope.

For me, psychology was a way that I could add value to individuals, whànau, hapù, iwi, and communities that I work with, to weave western and matauranga Màori models’ knowledge and skills to address presenting issues. At other times, when I am not studying professional topics, I enjoy learning te reo, business, and crafts which has been fun and useful.

Whakapapa (Which original owner):

My grandparents are Reginald Thorby and Helen Thorby, (nee Potangaroa). My mother is Helen Herewini (nee Thorby) and father is Kevin Herewini. I was fortunate to receive scholarship endorsement by my aunty, Madge Thorby. I have been privileged to have received the maximum three years scholarship funding from the Wairarapa Moana Trust.

Aspirations

from beginning to end of study:

Initially, my aspirations from the beginning of my study were to become a clinical psychologist. However, this is an academically competitive pathway, and not culturally inclusive which did not suit me. However, I followed my interests, gained various knowledge and skills along the way that allowed me to become a registered psychologist instead. I now see myself as a Màori psychologist, where I have dual competencies, responsibilities, and obligations for those I serve. I am not a Màori who happens to be a psychologist, or a psychologist who happens to be Màori. Currently, my aspiration is to embed my training, knowledge, and skills well, so that I have dual competencies that are credible, marketable, and can provide a legacy. I am keen to work towards establishing a co-op/one stop shop of hauora/talking therapies for Màori to address inequities and intergenerational trauma. As a student for life, academically, I aspire to gaining a Doctorate in Psychology. This will depend on a topic of interest, funding, work, and life balance. Wholistically, I anticipate future learning in te reo, rongoà, arts, and entrepreneurship study and learning will feature too.

What benefits did the Wairarapa Moana scholarships provide to help you:

Personally, the Wairarapa Moana scholarships enabled me to study and gain my qualifications to date. On occasion, the money helped pay a bill, or buy much-needed kai, or buy related resources. Overall, the scholarships helped me to be student loan free, serve Màori and others where I work and live. Other benefits from the scholarships led me to strengthen my identity, whakapapa, and links to Wairarapa. I often listen to Wairarapa Moana kapa haka waiata on YouTube or watch performances on tv, read related social media and research to keep up to date with current initiatives.

Both my sister and niece are current benefactors too. My sister is currently working on her doctorate, and her daughter is working on her second undergraduate degree, currently as a physiotherapist. My mum and aunty are proud that we are benefactors of the available resources provided. This opportunity honours our tìpuna and enables us to serve our current and future generations in our respective helping professions well.

What are your future plans:

For myself: As already outlined, embed learning, and possibly gain a PhD (doctorate in psychology), with Màori in some domain of inequity.

For others: Eventually, I aspire to lead an organisation in designing and delivering effective culturally relevant and sustainable one-stop shop/co-op approach of therapies and

healing modalities for children and their whànau to support individuals, whànau, hapù, iwi, and communities. The aim is to break/interrupt intergenerational trauma and inequities, so that healing and potential can be realised.

Are you in employment, where:

During Covid 19, I completed my psychology internship, and worked as a Behaviour Specialist at Explore Specialist Advice. This vital service works with neurodivergent individuals who have challenging behaviours and either Intellectual Disability (ID), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Currently, I work at Safe Network as a clinician/psychologist, where we assess, and provide intervention for individuals impacted by concerning and harmful sexual behaviours. These two newly acquired bodies of knowledge and skills with a therapy lens, has broadened my skill set, combined with my previous education and mental health interests, has me positioned well for future aspirations yet to be realised.

Is there any advice you would give to other Wairarapa Moana recipients:

My advice for other Wairarapa Moana recipients, is know who you are, where you come from, and who are your support crew as you strive to achieve your goals. They will pick you up when you doubt yourself, encourage and spur you on when you least want to, and be your loudest cheerleaders for each step, accomplishment, and graduation. Apply for scholarships, create your own support systems, dare to dream, and go hard in your study. Tu atu, tu mai – reciprocity will prevail and opportunities to pay it forward, and support others will come in due course. Or more succinctly:

Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu

Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations

No reira

Kia kaha, kia toa, kia maia, kia manawanui. Be strong, brave, steadfast, and big hearted

Highlights from AGMs 2022

It was an early start for shareholders and wha¯nau when at 7:30am the transport left Mangakino School to visit the farms.

Owners and whànau were taken to view cows being milked at the Dairy Shed on Farm 3, followed by a briefing from the Farm 3 team on the performance of the dairy farming operations for the 2021/22 year that included an in-depth overview and display of the use of cow collars and their function in providing real-time reproduction and health monitoring.

While making their way up to the Ford Road Dairy Stock Unit, the transport took the opportunity to stop at the entrance way to Pouàkani, the world’s largest totara tree, situated on Wairarapa Moana Incorporation land.

As has become part of our custom on these visits, owners and whànau were also given the opportunity to plant native trees, shrubs, and flaxes at Ford Road in memory of our whànau who have passed, before returning to Mangakino School for lunch.

The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation meeting commenced after lunch with a welcome from Deputy Chair, TeHoripo Karaitiana.

Three nominations were received by the due closing date for two positions on the Committee of Management. Candidates Murray Hemi, Sonya Rimene and Kingi Smiler addressed the meeting prior to the voting process commencing.

Business was conducted as per the agenda and the Business Update was followed by Bruce Hunter’s presentation of the Incorporation’s accounts.

The proposed dividend as recommended by the Committee of Management and outlined in the Notice of

Meeting book was presented and passed. The dividend will be distributed in early December.

Anne Carter presented an update on Wai 85 and provided a chronological history up to the present. In response to the Crown introducing legislation earlier this year to extinguish Wai 85, Wairarapa Moana has recently lodged a legal proceeding against the Crown under the Bill of Rights Act.

The Auditor and Share Valuer were re-appointed for another year; the minutes of the 2021 general meeting were approved; and the 2023 AGM will be held on October 14th at Greytown.

The Deputy Chair then announced the successful candidates for election to the Committee of Management, Sonya Rimene and Kingi Smiler.

The meeting concluded and the Wairarapa Moana Trust AGM commenced.

The Wairarapa Moana Trust Chairman, Anaru Smiler, welcomed everyone to the meeting; he acknowledged the work of the trustees undertaken throughout the year; and recognised the multitude of past trustees and whànau who have supported the initiatives and programmes of the Trust since its inception.

The Financial Position and the Investment programmes for the year ended 31 May 2022 were summarised.

Jonathan Warwick introduced the education portfolio with a phrase that supports the philosophy that ‘education opens the door to opportunities’

and encouraged whànau to apply for funding to support their journey in education. He introduced past scholarship recipient Traceyanne Herewini who shared her whakapapa, aspirations, goals and experiences, study pathways, culminating with her achievements.

Traceyanne provided an inspirational presentation and encouraged whànau to embrace the viewpoint that

‘Good education affords good life options’ Deborah Davidson provided an overview on funding to marae during closedowns touching on Covid restrictions and marae renovations. Following this she acknowledged the Wairarapa Moanatanga initiative whakakaha paepae which is now seeing input from kura kaupapa graduates and the waiata projects that were supported by Te Rangiura o Wairarapa Kapa Haka and continue to be viewed consistently on YouTube.

Sonya Rimene led the presentation focusing on the modernisation and growth within the social, cultural and well-being areas which was well received; and the special resolution to dissolve Wairarapa Moana Trust was passed.

Tiraumaera Te Tau acknowledged Dallas Gillies for her dedication to the Trust and their programmes during her time as secretary and wished her well in her change of career.

Anaru Smiler thanked everyone for their attendance and participation and the meeting concluded with karakia from Mihaere Kirby.

The WMI and the WMT draft AGM Minutes will be distributed with the 2023 March Mailer.

From Top: On farm presentation at AGM; Mahia Mikaera at Miraka visit; Carlene Te Tau at AGM.

Pre-AGM Roadshows 2022

Although Covid cancelled last year’s pre-AGM meetings, it was evident that Wairarapa Moana wha¯nau were keen to get together and nurture relationships again.

Wairarapa Moana directors and trustees visited whànau in Auckland, Wellington, Gisborne, Hastings, Masterton, and Christchurch in preparation of the 2022 AGM.

Attendance at all venues was down from numbers that registered, except for Christchurch. Whanaungatanga and questions from whànau saw presentations run up to ¾hour over time at some venues.

Thank you to all who attended and supported the pre-AGM meetings. We value your questions and feedback during these hui.

AGM Packs arrive late!

The office has received feedback from Australian shareholders who did not receive their AGM meeting packs until the week of the AGM which left insufficient time to register a vote or appoint a proxy to attend the AGM.

This year, mail was lodged with NZ Post four weeks before the AGM. This was earlier than the required timeline in the Constitution that determines the legal requirements of which WMI adheres to.

We can assure you that the late arrival of AGM packs to offshore shareholders was not deliberate or staff incompetence but most likely due to the Australian mail system.

Above: Shareholders and wha¯nau at Christchurch; Bottom L–R: Masterton, Aporo Wha¯nau; Masterton, Bettina Burgess and Rebecca Harper.

From Top: Pae Te Whaiti; Planting at Ford Road.

WMT Review

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Cultural and Social Investment Programme

At the Wairarapa Moana Trust 2022 AGM wha¯nau voted on their feet and agreed to wind down the WMT.

We could not have done this without acknowledging our history. We give a big mihi and thanks to all those past Wairarapa Moana trustees, of which there are many. They were the ones who left a legacy for us to modernise and grow our investment for present and future generations. Heio anò ngà mihi nunui.

We have been working to scope a potential new future for Wairarapa Moana’s cultural and social investment programme. Whànau response to our survey provided rich data where we drew some conclusions. The data determined important areas to focus on and increase investment into the future, and how we might effectively deliver this growing investment. Further to educational and marae grants and Wairarapa Moanatanga activities, whànau supported kaumatua grants; wellbeing activities; and housing support.

So, what we will do next is to establish a new social and cultural framework. We will report back as this progresses.

In the meantime, education and marae grants and Wairarapa Moanatanga activities will continue.

Education Funding 2023

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

FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS

Ngà Kete o Te Wànanga – Tertiary Scholarships are targeted at students undertaking study in postgraduate, undergraduate and diploma programmes.

Ngà Mahi À-Rehe – Trade Training & Apprenticeship Scholarships are provided to those studying and working towards a trade or an apprenticeship.

POUTAMA FUND GRANT

These grants are provided to allow whànau to undertake a course of training that will assist them to take the next step in their career. This could include either further training or employment opportunities, such as a bridging course or similar.

TE KETE URUURU TAU SCHOLARSHIPS

Two special scholarships available to various fields within agribusiness.

Inquiries welcome, application forms will be available in the New Year. To register your interest to receive an application for study in 2023, call the office.

l p l e 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Education Scholarship

Wairarapa Moana are proud Taihonoa Partners of Victoria University

Tertiary education scholarships awarded by Wairarapa Moana Trust are matched dollar-for-dollar by Te Herenga Waka –Victoria University of Wellington through the Taihonoa partnership programme.

Since the inception of the partnership four years ago, a total of 19 scholarship recipients have received a total $28,000.00

When deciding about your tertiary journey and which university you want to attend, the Wairarapa Moana Trust partnership with Victoria University may prompt you to consider studying at this prestigious institution.

To register your interest for a Wairarapa Moana Trust 2023 application, contact the Masterton office on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Te Rerearangi Kapahaka

After four months of kapahaka practises held on Friday nights at the Spot, and one month of cancellations due to Covid restrictions, Te Rerearangi Kapahaka finally reached their end goal to put Te Reo Ma¯ori into action by learning a kapahaka programme and performing it on stage by participating at the Nga¯ti Kahungunu Ahurei in Heretaunga.

This kaupapa is to develop Ngàti Kahungunu iwi youth, kaihaka, composers of waiata and kapahaka tutors/ kaiako. On Saturday 3rd Sept 2022, Te Rerearangi Kapahaka Roopu and our three kaumàtua/kuia nanny Frances, nanny Paremo and whaea Juliette happily gathered at 5:00am to meet their transport at the (LDS) Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Caterer, Eli, delivered freshly-packed morning tea and lunches for everyone; water bottles were also given out. We then boarded our waka, a Tranzit coach. Kai tataki Tane Te Whakapono Waikare uplifted us all with inspiring words of wisdom, and a morning karakia in te reo Màori clearing our pathway, we left Masterton enroute to Heretaunga to attend the Ngàti Kahungunu Ahurei Te Kahu O Te Amorangi event.

It's so awesome to travel as a roopu on a comfortable coach. The roopu expressed their appreciation throughout the journey, many conversations were had about the performance, some choosing to get in those last actions poi practise, moteatea, waiata, or just relaxing snoozing. We stopped for a short break in Dannevirke then called into Te Hauke LDS Church to visit whànau at the urupa, whaea Myrtle Ratapu. Jimbo gave a beautiful mihi for his mum and karakia. Everyone sang the waiata, Ko Wairarapa Tenei. Other whànau were also visited that morning. The roopu got changed into their performance costumes piu piu, maro, rapaki, kakahu. Enroute to Toi Toi Heretaunga Opera house, we all gave each other words of encouragement – a good “pep talk”. It was a very exciting time for the youth of the Wairarapa to have this experience, to engage with a Whakangahau Kapahaka roopu performing on stage at a “real opera theatre”. Such a great Màori cultural atmosphere to be in. We could clearly hear the audience clapping. The MC was hilarious. For a few kaihaka it was

their first time performing on stage at an Ahurei. I think we were all a bit anxious, some nervous waiting in the wings for the curtains to open, as we knew that the TV cameras would be recording our performance live across the motu. Everyone knows there’s nowhere to hide on stage.

Finally, Te Rerearangi is announced. The MC reads out the roopu profile and finally thanks and acknowledgements of our funding trust names/sponsor was announced. Composers, kaihaka, kaumàtua/kuia, and supporters, we walk on to the stage, everyone smiling and happy and we were so proud to represent Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa region. We all performed to the best of our abilities and sung our hearts out. After the performance, we congratulated the roopu, especially the youth, for their focus and commitment and first timers on stage. The comments were of satisfaction, “that was so cool”, “I lost my voice”, “great achievement”, “add that to my bucket list”. After our performance we had group photos taken on stage which was so awesome. We were able to sit and watch and appreciate other kapahaka roopu performances and have lunch. We were in kapahaka heaven. We then returned home to Masterton.

As the Tutor Kaiako of Te Rerearangi Kapahaka, and on behalf of the roopu, I would like to sincerely thank and acknowledge Wairarapa Moana Trust for its generous funding provision that we used to purchase rapaki and maro for our kaihaka and one takamine guitar and hard cover guitar case, thus allowing us to achieve our goal and to participate and represent Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa region at the Ahurei.

Ngà Mihi Nui Keepa and Rosina Smith

Notification of a Deceased Shareholder

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

Now and then the office is unaware that a shareholder has passed away and correspondence and the Wairarapa Moana Mailer will continue to be sent to the deceased shareholder’s address.

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

He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga nga¯kau e kore e kitea. The corners of a house may be seen and examined, not so the corners of the heart.

This whakataukì indicates that where we can visibly see the corners of a house, we do not have the ability to see the inner thoughts or feelings of a person. This reminds us to take care when engaging with others, as we are not aware of what may be happening for them or in their lives.

Contact Amethyst on 0800 662 624 or wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Wairarapa Moana: The Lake and Its People

Chapter 12: The Eels of Wairarapa Moana.

Written by Joseph Potangaroa.

Bringing you short snippets from the book to encourage you to read and increase your knowledge of this taonga. Enjoy!

Tuna from Wairarapa Moana were traded as far away as Te Waipounamu and Tairàwhiti. Resources not available in the Wairarapa like pounamu and kumara were traded for dried tuna. The practice continued well into the 20th century with kaumàtua recalling exchanges of tuna for a range of goods, services, and money. Centuries of eeling were successfully managed and even after mass loss of habitat from the late 19th century, large numbers were still caught up to the 1950s.

“Tuna became an integral part of the pre-European economy and, culturally, important as gifts”

A complete Herd audit has been completed, all WMI animals on farm have been checked against the livestock improvement (MINDA) database to verify the accuracy of information held for individual animals. This was a labour intensive exercise but has ensured the integrity of valuable information required to make decisions driving herd improvement.

Despite an unseasonably cold October which depressed the national milk supply for the month, WMI farms have produced increased Milksolid production from the previous seasons October.

The AGM was held at Mangakino School after farm visits where the new Cow Collar technology on Farm 3 was displayed. Whanau also had the opportunity to plant native trees on the Ford Road property.

The 2022 mating season commenced in early October with the Heifer’s synchronised using the WhyWait breeding programme. An exceptional 95% submission rate of these animals was achieved over 14 days.

A huge thanks to the farm teams has been expressed for all the hard work and commitment over the month of October to achieve such outstanding results.

Call Amethyst on 0800 662 624 or email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Allflex Cow collars being fitted by the WMI team.

Another busy month on the farms has passed quickly with some pleasing results achieved.

Can you help?

LEAH MANIHERA WARETINI aka

MOHI

The office is holding unclaimed dividends for Leah, and we are attempting to locate any descendants/ rightful beneficiaries and would appreciate any information that may bring a successful result.

This is what we know about Leah:

Leah was born 22 November 1935 at Oringi, Dannevirke and died on 16 August 2006 at Hastings.

Leah’s mother was Miria Milly Manihera and her father, Te Aoruru (George) Manihera.

From Màori Land Court records, Leah’s siblings are understood to

be: Nawery (Naway) Hariti; Georgina; Maraea; Meri; Moana; and Joy Barbara.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Call Amethyst on 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email: wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz

RETURNED MAIL .... Where are you?

The office is seeking to find the whereabouts of these shareholders, descendants, or trustees.

If you are able to provide any relevant information or contact details, please contact Amethyst on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Amiria Rauhina Te Whaiti

Donna Potaka-Osborne

Kathy Reiri

Queenie Maria Wipani

Rangi Hikitia Jury

Tui Babbington

Nephi Anderson-Taueki Magenta Louise Boyd Jonathan Ted Rewi

Phyllis Brown Cougarche Joseph Renatanardo Joseph

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Shareholder Bank Accounts

Dividends are paid by direct credit to bank accounts.

If you are living overseas and have unpaid dividends, these will be paid by direct credit to your overseas bank account in March, June, September or December; or to your New Zealand bank account if you have one.

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 wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz

JILLIAN ELIZABETH KINGI

STEPHEN MURRAY DUDER ROSEANN MCTAGGART

JOSEPHINE KIRI MATENGA

IAN REIRI

TE WHAKAHAWEA MATENGA TE OWHAKAKA HAEATA

ARAPERE TAMIHANA ESTATE PAORA TE WHANAU PANI MATENGA WHÀNAU TRUST HENARE POHATU

JOHN AND MARIAN THOMS

WHÀNAU TRUST

ROSEANNE ELOISE KINGI

MANAWARERE RENATA

ASHLEY GRAHAM HALBERG

BARRY GEORGE SCOTT

JAMES STUART SCOTT

PATRICK CHARLES TE TAU

RENA FITZGERALD

RIRIA PATRICIA JEPSEN JAMES ROSS

IWINGARO GALLAGHER CHRISTOPHER IAN PAPANUI CHARLENE WINIFRED SPEER JACQUELINE KIRI STRAWBRIDGE

ROPOAMA MAAKA

To update your shareholder details please contact Amethyst Tauese by email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz or call 0800 662 624 or 06 370 2608.

Amethyst is available Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 2.30pm.

TE MAIA HAEATA MAUREEN MCDONALD TERESA WALKER

PATRICK MANAHI MEIHANA EDWARD PAUL TE HUKI NARTU NGARITA MOE GUNSON SANDRA RAKI EILEEN SMITH JOHN RIWAI JURY JOHN PIRIKA

KINO MATENGA

PAMELA MARAMA JOHNSON RUTA COURTNEY NGAWAITA TAUEKI

HOWARD DAVID CAMPBELL MAURA MATENGA MEREANA HUTANA PAORA R SMILER

PRISCILLA WHATARAU

PIRI WIREMU TOMLINS RUTU NGAIRO

IWI ALLAN KINGI HINE HEMI

IOLA MAAKA TAUEKI GREGORY KAMANE WHITE

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If you are living in New Zealand, unpaid dividends will continue to be direct credited to your New Zealand bank account. Thank you to all our shareholders who have provided new or updated postal addresses and bank account details. Contact us on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or info@wairarapamoana.org.nz

Ngaere Webb, Amethyst Tauese, Roxanne Te Pou or Charmaine Kawana at the Masterton office.

Office Hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, closed Friday.

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Wairarapa Moana House PO Box 2019 4 Park Avenue

Kuripuni, Masterton 5842 Masterton 5810

Phone: 06 370 2608

Email: info@wairarapamoana.org.nz

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