I of Southland. It is testimony to what J :J: can be achieved when you have a m dream and you set out to achieve it. When George retired, his love and passion for the marae saw him o" becoming involved in all issues ::D pertaining to Maoridom. The love he Raumati I Summer 2000 had for his people saw him travel the EDITOR Gabrielle Huria o Ngai Tahu rohe and as far afield as ASSISTANT Canada and Japan. This love and EDITOR Adrienne Anderson o passion eventually took over his life CONTRIBUTORS Pirimia Burger " and he worked tirelessly. Throughout Ross Caiman Donald Couch editorial ::D the period of the Claim negotiations Jackie Curtis until the Settlement in 1998, George o Wiremu Gillies GABRIELLE HURIA showed enormous commitment and Thelma Manaena J> was always in attendance to offer his Ripeka Paraone support. He was the Chairperson of Riria Pirika Nga mihi a te tau hou ki a koutou. Tribal life in the new century promises to 251 Hana Potiki the WaihOpai Marae Committee for be full and eXciting. Te Karaka kicks off the year with a range of articles. George Newton Te Au Tahu Potiki Maatakiwi Wakefield in her essay on the use of magT (rafts) sheds some a number of years and the Chair­ Terence Patrick (Paddy) Eruera Prendergast light on an ancient practice of our tTpuna that is still used today. While the George Te Au was a man who person of the WaihOpai ROnaka. He Gilroy (14th April 1948 ­ Te Maire Tau debate on genetically engineered food rages, Tim Rochford provides us worked hard to achieve the goals he was also the WaihOpai ROnaka 23rd December 1999) Ariana Tikao with an argument from a Ngai Tahu perspective. He illustrates how the set for himself, a skill he learnt at the delegate from day one until his Paddy Gilroy was the son of Alice Clayton Tikao Kelly Tikao lessons to be gained from our myths can well be applied in this arena. hands of his grandmother Tuihikau retirement due to ill health last year. (nee Black) and Terence Gilroy of Nicky Tipa Russell while working tm on Bluff. 'Paddy was an active member Sport always played an import­ Marahia Tipa -Te Kahika Sir Tipene O'Regan's resignation from the corporate life of Ngai Tahu Taukihepa. of Te ROnaka a Awarua and Te Rau ant role in George's life. He was Maatakiwi Wakefield marks the end of 24 years of service. He first joined the Ngai Tahu Maori Born in Bluff on the 23'd of Aroha Marae for a good fifteen years. Claire White involved for a number of years with Trust Board in 1976 and was appointed as Chair in 1983. On page 6 he February 1921, George was the fifth marching and with rOWing, but it was During this period, he chaired the Paul White rOnaka for six years and was our DionWiliiams outlines the reasons for his departure. His visionary leadership has of twelve children born to Maraea soccer that was his great love. After delegate to Te ROnanga a Ngai Tahu contributed to the iwi achieving the results we share today. and Charles Te Au. many years of playing, he went on for three. Paddy always worked hard He spent his childhood in Bluff DESIGN Jenny Rendall to become a New Zealand Referee for us and represented iwi in many One of the most important issues facing the tribe is the resolution of the before moving to Invercargill. At age and eventually to being a member of forums. His loyalty and commitment PRINTING Spectrum Print Maori fisheries debate. In the last issue of te Karaka we provided a fifteen George left school to work at the New Zealand Football beginners guide, in this issue Mark Solomon extends the argument from a to Awarua and Ngai Tahu never PUBLISHER Ngai Tahu Publications Ltd Mathesons Fish Shop in Invercargill. Association executive, Manager of ceased. PO Box 13046, Christchurch Te ROnanga a Ngai Tahu perspective. It is astounding that 71 % of iwi He later went on to work for the city the NZ under-17 team that toured In his employment as the Phone 03-366 4344 representing 61 % of the Maori population have already agreed to the council as a grader driver and Japan and was Southland Ad­ Kaupapa Atawhai Manager with Fax 03-365 4424 "Optimum Allocation Model" and yet the debate continues. In agreeing to eventually advanced to become the ministrator of the Year. DOC in the Murihiku rohe, Paddy this model Ngai Tahu have made huge compromises. At what point do we Supervisor of Roads, a position he As well as his commitment to worked to cement the relationship say enough - we will no longer accept the tyranny of a vocal minority. held until his retirement. Ngai Tahu and his sport, George took between the Crown and iwi and met In 1938 George married Julia on a number of other roles and with much success. On a more creative note we continue our series "Pataka Karero" by Hana A person who loved people, Moylan (Who passed away in 1993) responsibilities. These included Potiki. It is designed for all students of te reo wherever you may be. If you Paddy was good at relationship and raised three children, Desmond, being an honorary fisheries officer, Contributions and letters to the Editor have any questions on any aspects of the language this is the place to building and this was demonstrated Carol and Lavina. They laterwent on should be sent to: ask. We are also pleased to present works from the two Ngai Tahu a Maori warden, a delegate to the on many occasions in his work, the to adopt their fourth child, Lindy. New Zealand Maori Council, a TEKARAKA winners of the Huia Publishers Short Story Awards. Both Pirimia Burger wider community and on marae and Marahia Tipa-Te Kahika have set new standards of creative Their legacy now extends to 20 member of the Guardians of the The Editor, Office of Te Rlinanga 0 Ngai Tahu throughout Te Waipounamu. He achievement for our ra!satahi. The talent and accomplishments of our grandchildren,40 great-grandchildren Lakes Committee and a member of liked to have fun and had an PO Box 13 046, CHRISTCHURCH young achievers adds hope and vitality to the tribe. It looks like the future and 5 great-great-grandchildren the Radio New Zealand Maori and excellent sense of humour. © 1995 The entire contents of te Karaka are copyright that we talk about and plan for so passionately is in good hands. liVing throughout New Zealand, Pacific Island Programme AdVisory His sudden passing leaves a and may not be reproduced in any form either in part Australia and England. gap in many people's lives, however or in whole Without the written permission of the Committee. publisher. All letters addressed to ta Karaka will be After the war George and Julia, George achieved much over his memory and his actions will assumed intended for publication unless clearly along with many of their dedicated his 78 years with many honours remain forever in the hearts of the marked "Not for Publication". friends, began raising funds for their inclUding an MBE being bestowed Awarua and Murihiku people. Opinions expressed in ta Karaka are those of the vision of a marae for the people of upon him, but his greatest achieve­ writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te ROnanga 0 Ki a koe e te hoa, NgaiTahu. Southland. This vision was to ment was his ability to unite people, Haere, haere ki 0 tatou tOpuna kua become a reality with the opening of from far and wide. He will always be Cover Photo: Mataakiwi Wakefield paddles a magIat the 1998 Hui-a-Tau wehe atu ki te PO their wharekai in 1983. Since then remembered for this and for his love at6nuku Haere, haere, haere ra. the marae hasgrown in structure and and commitment to his people. Moe mai ra i rota i te manaakitanga strength, from a small group's vision a to tatou Atua to a gathering place for the people Haere, haere, haere atu ra. Issue 13 published February 2000 © Ngai Tahu Publications Limited www.ngaitahu.iwLnz ISSN No. 1173/6011 Z contents Kaumatua Celebrate An early rise on a sunny morning over the Christmas 6 Sir Tipene O'Regan Steps Down period was a pleasure when we attended a breakfast » Retirement after twenty four years ofservice --I TE KARAKA - Raumati / Summer 2000 Fifty Years of Marriage held for Ruahine and John Crofts to celebrate their :I: th 9 Ka Magi 0 Te Wai Pounemu By Erihana and Michael Ryan golden wedding anniversary on the 29 December last :I: Matakiwi Wakefield provides a history of the Rafts of the South Island » year. We were greeted by Ruahine and John and ~ - 12 D.N.A. - Do Not Alter escorted to tents that provided welcome shade and were en Tim Rochford provides a thought-provoking perspective on the issue of genetic beautifully decorated with flowers and gilt. engineering o - Clearly the Crofts whanau had worked hard to en 13 Three New Faces at the helm of Ngai Tahu Development Corporation produce a delectable breakfast. John welcomed us then » en Meet three recently appointed Ngai Tahu Development Corporation boardmembers spoke entertainingly about their early years of marriage, :I: 17 Michael Tahumata Opal Maze O'Connor recalling the key people who had supported and assisted c: A biography ofa Ngai Tahu kaum8.tua them in their marriage. The party included Neville and m m 19 Moving up the Ranks at Sealord June Kemp, who had also married on the same day.