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p11 Miraka and WMI Welcome Taiwanese Market Leader
p12 A Walk Down Memory Lane
p14 Farm Update
p15 Find Out More
p15 Wairarapa Moana Merchandise
p16 50 Unclaimed Dividends
p16 Shareholder Bank Account Details
p16 Mailer Closing Dates
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou.
E te kahurangi, te tino taonga o Aotearoa, e te rangatira nō
Wairarapa Moana, tēnei mātou e tangi nei.
E te pou tokomanawa o tō iwi, te ihu o te waka o ngā hōia Māori, te manawa tītī o te 28 Māori, moe mai rā.
Nōu te mana, nōu te kaha, nōu te rangimārie, e kore rawa e warewaretia.
Nō ngā tīpuna koe, mō ngā mokopuna koe – kua whai hua te oranga o ngā uri i raro i tō marumaru.
Kei te mihi, kei te tangi, kei te whakamānawa i a koe e te pākeke, e te kākā tarahae, e te tino toa o te motu.
Nō reira, e te rangatira, haere, haere, haere atu rā ki te huihuinga o te kahurangi.
“Haere atu rā e te rangatira. Kua riro koe i ngā ringa kaha o ngā tīpuna, moe mai rā i te rangimārie.”
E te puhi kākākura, e te toki kākā tarahae, Sir Robert Nairn Gillies, we gather in this moment of farewell with profound sorrow and pride. You were more than a soldier; you were a taonga, a national treasure of Aotearoa, New Zealand—a man who represented the finest qualities of our people, embodying the spirit, humility, and wisdom of the old world.
As the last of the 28th Māori Battalion, you were a living link to our history, a keeper of stories and sacrifices that shaped our nation.
You left our shores as a young man with the Māori Battalion, taking with you the hopes of a country, the love of your whānau, and a deep commitment to your people and whenua.
In every challenge, in every battle, you stood with unwavering courage and grace, becoming a symbol of honour and humility. You returned to us a hero, yet you remained modest, a true gentleman, and an unassuming presence. You became a bridge between generations, a steadfast figure carrying the memories and mana of those who walked alongside you, many of whom did not return.
You were more than a descendant of the original owners of Wairarapa Moana—you were its heart, its voice, its soul. To Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and to this nation, you will always be remembered as the most honourable of men, a beacon of resilience, kindness, and strength. As we bid farewell, we honour you not only as a soldier but as an embodiment of aroha, rangimārie, and whakapapa.
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“E kore rātou e koroheketia, pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei, e kore hoki rātou e ngoikore, ahakoa pēhea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā, i te hekenga atu o te rā, tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata, ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou, haere atu rā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā e koro e”
Your spirit endures in every part of this land, in every story and every memory shared. We carry forward your legacy with reverence, honouring the courage you showed and the quiet dignity you held to the end.
“Ake ake kia kaha e!”
The Masterton office will close 3.00pm Thursday 19 December and re-open Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Due to changes at New Zealand Post, Wairarapa Moana will no longer receive postal mail addressed to 4 Park Avenue, Masterton.
Please ensure that all mail to the Masterton office is addressed to:
Wairarapa Moana P O Box 2019 Kuripuni Masterton 5842
Only parcels and packets sent by courier will continue to be delivered to our office at 4 Park Avenue, Masterton 5810
In a ten-page letter, three United Nation (UN) experts, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, and Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers ask the New Zealand (NZ) Government to explain why they breached the human rights of Wairarapa Moana whānau, and Nelson Tenths whānau (Wakatū).
The letter raises concerns about the place of te Tiriti of Waitangi in New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements. This matter was raised in 2011, 2013 and again in 2016 by various Special Rapporteurs and the UN Human Rights Committee.
It is stated in the letter that in the absence of any constitutional protection, Parliament continues to breach the fundamental civil and Treaty rights of Māori.
The “please explain” letter specifically raises the matter of Parliament’s enactment of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Act, without the “free, prior, and informed consent” of Wairarapa Moana whānau. Specifically, that it passed this legislation only days after the New Zealand Supreme Court ruled that the Waitangi Tribunal could order the return of lands.
The formal NZ Government response has recently been released. We consider it to be light on the facts of our Wai 85 journey and silent on the matters such as key Waitangi Tribunal findings. For example, in their expert view only WMI held the mandate to settle the Wai 85 claim, and the settlement process was flawed.
The UN letter to the NZ Government is available on the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation website
www.wairarapamoana.org.nz Go to “Our Story ” then the “ Treaty Claims News” tab. The NZ Government response is available at www.ohchr.org
On 22 October, WMI were in the Court Appeal for hearing of our appeal against the High Court decision on our application for a declaration that the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Act is inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
The High Court agreed it had the authority or jurisdiction to consider our application but used its discretion to dismiss our application.
We think this was wrong, given there was no application before the Judge to strike out the application, and that judicial discretion should not have been used without first hearing the case.
Our Pouākani whānau will be in the Court of Appeal on 21 – 22 November, with their application for customary ownership of parts of the Waikato riverbed.
The Pouākani Claims Trust stands with us on our Wai 85 journey. It is now our turn to support them. WMI Chairman, Kingi Smiler, has agreed to chair their litigation committee.
Te Kura Reo o Hurunui-ō-rangi has emerged as a remarkable success story in promoting language revitalisation during its first ever Kura Reo event held last month at humble Hurunui-ō-Rangi Marae in Gladstone.
More than a hundred people gathered to immerse themselves in four days of full-immersion learning of te reo Māori.
The appointment of our new trustees in 2023 marked a turning point for our marae. They participated in a weekendlong wānanga shortly after taking on their roles. The quality time together allowed trustees to restore and create a strategic plan that would guide the marae's future. Among the key strategic directions of the marae is “to promote the use of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga”, in a safe and supportive environment. Therefore, having the opportunity to fulfil a long-term goal of our people and build on our strategic focus has been the catalyst for this Kura Reo. Bringing this taonga back to Wairarapa in a commitment to revitalise te reo Māori.
Kura Reo o Hurunui-ō-rangi has been a transformative experience, igniting a profound sense of empowerment and belonging within our community. We have successfully achieved our goal as a marae to bring our uri home, welcoming the community back to their roots.
For many, this journey has been about reclaiming their reo, while for others it has been a journey of developing and enriching their reo Māori and love for our language. Regardless of the individual path taken, we have collectively advanced our mission to revitalise te reo Māori.
As we wrap up this year's kura reo, we carry with us not only the knowledge gained but also the bonds formed and kotahitanga that will guide us until we gather again. We look forward to returning at the same time next year to host once more, continuing the legacy of our taonga and nurturing the growth of our reo for generations to come.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated, supported, and contributed to this event. Our funders: Wairarapa Moana Incorporation, Te Mātāwai, Te Puni Kōkiri, Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust and Carterton District Council. Together, we are revitalising our language and bringing our whānau home to the heart of our culture.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!
Scholarships are available to descendants of an original Wairarapa Moana owner. Criteria is applied to all funding.
Ngā Kete o Te Wānanga – Tertiary Scholarships are targeted at students undertaking study in postgraduate, undergraduate and diploma programmes. Ngā Mahi Ā-Rehe – Trade Training & Apprenticeship Scholarships are provided to those studying and working towards a trade or an apprenticeship.
These grants are provided to allow whānau 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.
Two special scholarships are available to various fields within agri-business. Inquiries welcome, application forms will be available in the New Year. To register your interest to receive an application for study in 2025, call the office.
l p l e 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 trust@wairarapamoana.org.nz
In 2019 we embarked on an exciting partnership with Victoria University to support our whānau attending university to advance their education and grow their careers.
Scholarship recipients receive matched funding from Victoria University should they choose to advance their studies at this prestigious institution.
Since the inception of the partnership, a total of 26 WMI scholarship recipients have received a total of $36,750 in matched funding.
Can you help?
The office is holding unclaimed dividends for Henare, and we are attempting to locate any descendants or rightful beneficiaries and would appreciate any information that may bring a successful result.This is the information we have about Henare:
Henare had a son Gerald E R Rangi. Gerald passed away March 2nd, 2015. Henare’s son, Gerald, had a wife Elizabeth Sinclair Rangi (Betty) who passed away October 13th, 2021. Elizabeth (Betty) had been residing at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital for 8 years prior to her passing. Gerald and Elizabeth had the following children. Elaine, Robert, Christine and Helen (grandchildren of Henare Hare).
Any information you can share with us would be greatly appreciated. Call Amethyst on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email: wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz
The office is seeking the whereabouts of these shareholders, descendants, or trustees.
Corin Christine Martin
David Chesley
Peti Elizabeth Helen Richards
Paul McGregor
Eugene Riwaka
Jodie Merlo
Hamiora Tamati
Rawiri Powhiri Love
Andrew Darren Broughton
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
Miraka, the world’s first dairy processing company to use renewable geothermal energy, has launched New Zealand’s first green hydrogen dual-fuel milk collection tanker. The initiative is part of the company’s kaitiakitanga objectives and is expected to achieve a significant reduction in milk collection transport CO2 emissions.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from on-farm milk collection has been a key goal for the innovative, Māoriowned, Taupō based dairy company. The Miraka dairy plant already has one of the world’s lowest manufacturing carbon emissions footprints, emitting 92 per cent less CO2 than traditional coal-fired dairy factories.
Agriculture Minister, Hon Todd McClay, attended the launch ceremony, turning the key on the 700 hp Volvo green hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel milk collection tanker at the Miraka dairy plant at Mokai, northwest of Taupō.
Chair of Miraka, Bruce Scott, said “Today’s introduction of our first green hydrogen dual-fuel milk collection tanker marks another significant milestone for Miraka.”
“This new vehicle aligns with our founders’ kaitiakitanga vision and values and our commitment to environmental care, supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s transition to a lowcarbon future,” said Mr Scott.
Miraka CEO, Karl Gradon, also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Although hydrogen-powered vehicles are still an emerging technology, we believe green hydrogen represents the most environmentally appropriate energy source for heavy freight.”
“Our green hydrogen dual-fuel tanker is designed to reduce milk collection CO2 emissions by approximately 35 per cent per vehicle, benefitting te taiao, the environment and our community.”
“We’re proud to reach this milestone. I especially wish to acknowledge our transport and hydrogen partners, Central Transport Ltd and Halcyon Power, for their support,” Gradon added.
Karl Gradon: “One year ago today, we, along with Central Transport and Halcyon, entered into a partnership establishing a Rural Hydrogen Hub, which we one day hope to expand nationwide. Launching our first green hydrogen dual-fuel milk collection tanker one year later is a tremendous achievement which we look forward to seeing rolled out across the fleet.”
Tūaropaki Trust, a cornerstone shareholder in Miraka, provides geothermal energy and steam for the Miraka dairy plant through its Mokai Power Station.
Under a joint venture partnership with Japan’s Obayashi Corporation, Tūaropaki established Halcyon Power, New Zealand’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen plant. Halcyon will supply the green hydrogen for the new tanker from their facility which is adjacent to the Miraka dairy plant.
Tahana Tippett-Tapsell, Tūaropaki General Manager of Culture and Legacy, said the hub embodied the Trust’s vision of a sustainable circular economy and its guiding principle to look after the land and the land will look after you.
“The developments here at Mokai show that our investment in geothermal energy for process heat, clean power generation and green hydrogen production can be a low emissions contributor to our economy. Halcyon Power is a proud supporter of this drive.
“We look forward to the Trust’s investment contributing to the success of our owners and their descendants,” said Mr TippettTapsell.
Central Transport Ltd (CTL) is a leading freight company and the exclusive supplier of milk tanker transport to Miraka. CTL has 80 trucks in its overall fleet.
Central Transport Managing Director, Brendon Cane, stated, “CTL are proud to be collaborating with Miraka and Halcyon on this future focused initiative. We're always keen to innovate and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint. This green hydrogenpowered vehicle is a great example of that.
The green hydrogen dual-fuel tanker, New Zealand’s first of its kind for milk collection, will cover approximately 165,000 kilometres annually. It has the capacity to haul 58 metric tonnes and requires two hydrogen refills daily.
We would like your help to trace descendants of PIKI HUIA WILTON
Any information you may be able to share with us will be most appreciated. Call Amethyst on 0800 662 624 or email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz
If you know of any shareholder who has passed away please inform the office.
This will enable us to keep our records up to date, and we can also provide assistance on succeeding to the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation shares and any other Māori land interests.
Ma runga i te aroha, kia mau ki tō whanau me ngā whakapapa ka ora ai te tamaiti.
From a place of love, hold fast to your family and your connection to your ancestors for the wellbeing of future generations
This whakataukī encourages people to nurture, love and care for whānau members, the idea of collective responsibility which emphasises the importance of whānau and their connection to each other.
Contact Amethyst on 0800 662 624 or wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz
Prior to the commencement of the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation 2024 annual general meeting, whanau were invited to gather for a group photo with the three Ahuwhenua trophies present – the Dairy, the Sheep and Beef and the Horticulture trophies.
This was followed by a waiata session, led by Keepa and Rosina Smith on the Wairarapa Moana waiata, Te Kete Kaiora. A video of the Wairarapa Moana haka was also presented.
The Wairarapa Moana annual general meeting commenced with karakia, mihi and opening by Mihaere Kirby.
TeHoripo Karaitiana was re-elected unopposed to the Committee of Management for a three-year term.
TeHoripo Karaitiana presented the Business Update, providing an outline of the year’s activities which included an update by Karl Gradon, CEO of Miraka. This was followed by Anaru Smiler’s presentation of the Incorporation accounts.
The proposed dividend as recommended by the Committee of Management and outlined in the Notice of Meeting book was presented and approved. The dividend will be distributed to shareholders in early December.
Anne Carter presented an update on Wai 85 and provided a short chronological history 2017 to 2024. Shareholders were informed that the pathway forward will be difficult. WMI has lodged an appeal with the Court of Appeal around its application, to have a ruling that the settlement legislation was inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights. WMI is still pursuing the Wai 85 case with the United Nations and is also working in collaboration with hapū/iwi who have a claim to customary ownership of the Waikato River.
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Our regional roadshows this year were held in Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Gisborne, Hastings and Christchurch.
Whanau came to hear updates on our business and to discuss matters in preparation for the annual general meeting.
Attendance in most regions was down from numbers registered, with the exception of Christchurch. The office is appreciative of whānau who provide notice of any late changes in their availability to attend.
Thank you to all who support the pre-AGM roadshows. We value your questions and feedback.
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The Auditor and Share Valuer were re-appointed for another year; and the minutes of the 2023 annual general meeting were approved.
Sonya Rimene presented the Education, Social and Cultural update. The proposed social and cultural grant to the Wairarapa Moana Charitable Trust of $200,000, as recommended by the Committee of Management, was also approved.
The Wairarapa Moana Trust’s Financial Statements, presented by Anaru Smiler, were approved. Key focus points included: the formal processes required to wind up the affairs of Wairarapa Moana Trust; and the transfer of funds to the new charitable trust when registration is completed.
The Minutes of the Wairarapa Moana Trust Annual General Meeting 2023 were adopted. It was confirmed that the 2025 AGM will be held on October 18th at Mangakino.
The meeting concluded at 12:34pm and was followed by lunch.
The WMI draft AGM Minutes will be distributed with the 2025 March Mailer.
Occasionally the office will send out pānui to shareholders via email.
Recently there have been a number of bouncebacks resulting in the shareholder not receiving the information. The majority of the bouncebacks appear to be a result of a mailbox being full or email addresses being invalid.
If your email address details have changed, please contact Amethyst on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or by email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz so she can update your details on the Share Register.
Next time you are in Taiwan and visiting a Starbucks, Seven Eleven or City Cafe store for your morning cappuccino, you are likely to be drinking milk from Miraka’s Mokai factory.
Miraka sales have grown significantly over the past three years to Unipresident, the owner of the franchises of these leading global brands. The premium attributes of the unique Miraka offering means that the milk has great fresh taste and is able to froth very well, just like their locally sourced milk.
During a recent visit to Mokai, the first time to New Zealand for the Unipresident team, Wairarapa Moana hosted their delegation in Mangakino, sharing the best practice in winter milk farming. The visit was very well received and there was acknowledgement that our on-farm animal welfare and environmental practices are well ahead of the rest of the world.
Miraka has been rapidly growing the supply of frozen milk concentrate to Unipresident, with the most recent forecast for this season being almost 50% higher than the previous record production levels. The Free Trade Agreement and strong customer relationships, built on high trust and alignment of values, are key contributors to the growing partnership.
The Miraka whanau welcomed the manuhiri to Mokai with a haka and then undertook a tour of the manufacturing facilities, a Wairarapa Moana farm, and then Lineage, Miraka’s supply chain partner in Tauriko, Tauranga. While in Taupo the Miraka team showcased some of the local cultural icons, such as the Ngātoroirangi carvings on the lake.
The feedback from their head of dairy business unit, Dr Cheng, was positive, with his thank you note after his return to Taiwan stating
“Miraka brings a better vision and hope to the people of this area, primarily the Māori community. The ideal of “Nurturing our world” is a noble one, deserving of global respect”.
So if you are ever travelling in Taiwan, make sure you stop in and have a cappuccino at one of these chains. You’ll be having a taste of our milk when you do!
Taiāwhio Tikawenga Te Tau was a leader of the major Māori political and religious movements in Wairarapa in the fifteen years following 1910.
He was the younger son of Kaipāoe, a high-ranking woman of Ngāti Rākairangi, and her husband, Tikawenga Te Tau, a leading chief of Ngāi Tumapuhiārangi. In 1860 Tikawenga initiated a major peace exhibition to the trouble spots of Taranaki, Waikato, and Hawke’s Bay. Taiāwhio was born at Tūranganui, near Pirinoa, on 16 February 1860 and was named for the exhibition.
Taiāwhio and his elder brother Pūhara appear to have been raised at Papawai, where Taiāwhio attended school. He also received an extensive education in the traditions and genealogies of his hapū, and in later life he was a member of the Tāne-nui-a-rangi committee, which was charged with recording Wairarapa whakapapa and history.
Probably in 1878 Taiāwhio married Mākere Kīngi of Ngāti Muretū, a hapū of the Greytown district. The couple had eleven children before Mākere died on 27 August 1893. Only one child, Wiremu Kīngi Te Tau, reached adulthood and
had issue. On 4 April 1894 at Puketeraki, north of Dunedin, Taiāwhio married Pani Parata of Ngāi Tahu. She was a licensed interpreter and a talented pianist, later well known at Wairarapa social events. The couple had three children: a son, Richard John Seddon, and two daughters, Hera Merehana and Mary Stuart Victoria (also known as Kuini Wikitoria).
Taiāwhio Te Tau was a confirmed admirer of the British royal family. He probably inherited this from Tikawenga, who had been presented to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. In 1897 he travelled to London to take part in Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. While in London he made a number of gifts to the royal family and received a commemorative medal.
A wealthy man at this time, Taiāwhio had interests in a number of Wairarapa land blocks, and farmed an extensive area of family land at Kaumoana, near Masterton. He also owned and operated a horse stud, and bred a number of
successful gallopers and trotters; although in 1908 he was suspended from racing for six months for “cronk-running”. Taiāwhio and his family lived in a large two-storeyed house at Kaumoana. A number of the prized possessions of Ngāi Tumapuhiārangi were stored in the house.
In 1901 Taiāwhio became interested in Te Hāhi o te Rūri Tuawhitu o Ihowa (also called the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah), which originally developed in Marlborough. Within a short period he became heavily involved in its activities as it took root within Wairarapa Māori society. As one of the proprietors of the Māori newspaper Matuhi, Taiāwhio appears to have played a major role in the development of the church’s theological tenets and in promoting its cause. He bought a printing press for the paper, and installed his wife as editor. The paper was published regularly between 1903 and 1906.
The church’s teachings were based on the multitude of uses of the number seven in the Bible, and on a belief in the Kingdom of God being brought about in a series of stages. Its dogma included the devine descent – in seven stages – of the English and Māori Kings. Later, a descent line of Māori prophetic authority was added. This carried a Wairarapa bias and featured Pāora Pōtangaroa and H. P. Tūnuiārangi, Taiāwhio’s half-brother. Taiāwhio was a keen student of the prophecies of Te Pōtangaroa, and subsequently linked the church’s origin and development to him
In 1910 Taiāwhio was elected to the office of the district bishop within the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah. Later that year he was created the principal bishop of the whole church, retaining this position until 1925. He regularly led the church in large gatherings to celebrate Christmas and other important events, such as the coronation of King George V in 1911 and the opening of Nukutaimemeha meeting house in 1918. Taiāwhio also helped to co-ordinate a large meeting at Te Ore Ore, near Masterton, to analyse Pāora Pōtangaroa’s prophecies. In 1921 he arranged the erection of a memorial in Masterton Park (Queen Elizabeth Park) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Te Pōtangaroa’s utterance of his main prophecies.
Taiāwhio was a member of the Liberal and Labour Federation of New Zealand, and he became leader of its Māori section in 1903. In 1905 he was appointed a health inspector for the Māori Council District of Rongokako. In this capacity he reported to Parliament on the state of Māori housing, and also published the details of all Wairarapa Māori households.
He was elected to the council itself in 1905 as the representative of the Masterton Māori community. In 1908 he became the chairman of the council, a position he would retain until the late 1920s. The Rongokako Māori
Council was composed of representatives from every Māori community and commanded the allegiance of the majority of Māori in the district. Its elections were extensively reported in Wairarapa Māori newspapers. Taiāwhio was a strict taskmaster and used his position to promote health and hygiene issues, and to stress the need for maintenance of Māori customs. He also attended a number of national conferences on Māori affairs on behalf of the council.
The Rongokako Māori Council was closely linked to the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah; Taiāwhio described the two institutions as the two legs of the Māori people. They shared a philosophy of Māori self-determination and provided a vehicle to achieve that goal. The council and the church were at their peak in the period between 1910 and 1920, and Taiāwhio commanded tremendous respect and influence among his constituents.
Enthusiasm for the Māori council ebbed in the early 1920s, the decline coinciding with the spectacular rise of a new religious and political leader, T. W. Ratana. His prophetic and healing powers attracted many members of the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah, including Taiāwhio, who was one of the first to sign the Rātana church covenant in 1925. He later moved to Rātana pā with members of his church. The departure of the principal bishop and so many members meant that the Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah was virtually absorbed by the Rātana church.
At Rātana pā Taiāwhio introduced the teachings of Pāora Pōtangaroa. As a result, Te Pōtangaroa was acknowledged by Rātana’s followers as part of the succession of Māori prophetic and spiritual leaders beginning with Tāwhiao Te Wherowhero and Te Ua Haumēne and including Te Whiti, Tohu and Rātana himself.
Taiāwhio was an apostle of the Rātana church in 1926 and 1927, but then disappeared from public life, at least in Wairarapa. He had spent some time in the South Island in order to allow Pani to be with her own people, but had returned alone as she could not bear to leave her family. In the latter part of his life, through injudicious land sales and mortgages to sustain his way of life, Taiāwhio lost his personal wealth. He was dependent on the old-age pension, and lived in a ‘small miserable room’ with no personal effects.
Pani Te Tau went to Rātana pā in 1939 and found Taiāwhio in poor health. She brought him back to Masterton Hospital, where he died on 4 June 1939. Taiāwhio lay in state, and was buried at Te Ore Ore Marae, where twenty-five years previously he had been such a dominant figure. He was survived by Pani and their three children.
Source: S. M. Chrisp Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Our “high care, high efficiency” model will be rolled out progressively, starting this current season with Farm 3.
This farm is led by Jay Arifin, 2023 winner of the Central Plateau Dairy Farmer of the year. It is a 289 hectare farm located on Waipapa Road, opposite Mangakino township.
What are some of the key principles of the “high care, high efficiency” model?
• Balances environmental sustainability and profitability.
• Requires highly skilled proactive managers and teams to implement. Some of the skills and knowledge required are:
– understanding the science, data and modelling that underpins the system.
– the ability to combine this information with their own observations and knowledge of what is actually happening on farm every day.
– making the right decisions at the right time.
– getting the mahi done at the right time.
• Care and precision in the timing and application of all fertilisers, particularly nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P), and close monitoring of “run off” from these nutrients including E.coli.
• Use of the “mauri compass” as the framework for assessing and restoring the mauri of our waterways. The “mauri compass” is a comprehensive environmental assessment tool. Mātauranga Māori and western science stand together as unique bodies of knowledge in their own right.
• Close monitoring of the health of waterways running through or near farms. DNA testing is used to identify freshwater species present.
“We need to support our farm managers and teams with this new approach. That is why the rollout will be incremental, farm by farm,” said Gareth Hughes, General Manager Farms.
“It will take time. The Farm 4 low nitrogen approach which we now refer to as our ‘high care, high efficiency model’ has been many years in development. It is part of the WMI goal of achieving environmental sustainability and profitability.”
As we approach the mid-point of the season, milk production is 60,000 kg ahead, compared to last season.
Calving, our really busy time, is over. We are on track to grow approximately 2,750 cows as future replacements in our herd.
It has been an historic year for your farms, with Farm 4 and WMI winning the Ahuwhenua Trophy 2024 for Dairy. A recognition of all of WMI, the Committee of Management and shareholders, and all WMI teams’ commitment to farming excellence.
All the best from your Farm team for the upcoming season festivities, celebrations, and holidays.
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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.
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.
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.
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
HANA WAIKAI
LENA HERANGI
WHETU WAAKA
AUGUST WAAKA
MARK LOGAN
NICOLA THOMPSON
SHANE NATHAN TE WHITI CUTTS
THEA LEASA RIPEKA CUTTS
SETH ERIK MAUI LOVE CUTTS
NAERA GREENLAND
BRENT THOMPSON
DAVID NGAHINE NORMAN
DAVID ARNOLD TAMATI
PATRICIA BARBARA HALL
BRUCE ANDREW TAMATI
BRIAN CEDRIC TAMATI
FRAN CAMPBELL
SAMATRA PEHI
AILSA PEHI
NGAIRE ANN YORSTON
RAYLENE EMMA MACDONALD
LARRY JAMES HIMONA
TE ARAMAKAU MCDONALD ESTATE
IRAIA NEPE APATU
JAMES HURUNUI
MOONEY NGATUERE
ANTHONY ROBERT PARKINSON
THOMAS TAMATI
DOROTHY JOY VICKERS
HINERAU MAWHAI BABBINGTON
ANNE MARIE MELDRUM
SHARLENE TAHAU
LENDLE TAHAU
PET TUMOREHU PEAKMAN WHANAU
TRUST
HOANI NGARORI KINGI
ROSINA MEREMIONA AUPOURI
GEORGINA GRACE DEL KAUKAU
ERUHA TE WHAITI
MICHAEL N TE WHAITI
STEPHEN ALLEN
RUHINA NGARORI MCGREGOR
MOREHU TE AUMARU HOKAMAU
TE RANGIKAPUROTO HUTANA
JEANETTE WENBORN
IRIS MAY WINIKEREI
MAYLEEN NGAHOORO
RAWINIA RAKAPA TUTAKI
JASON PATRICK ALLANSON
ISMAEL EMANUEL SAMUELS
TOATOKAWARU MACDONALD
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ISSUE CLOSING DATE FOR ARTICLES DISTRIBUTION BY POST 77 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025
If you have any queries please contact Ngaere Webb, Amethyst Tauese, Cheryl Wilmshurst, or Charmaine Kawana at the Masterton office.
Office Hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, closed Friday.