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kohitatea - here-tūri-kōka 2014

bus to te papa for exhibition dawn pōwhiri

Māoriland Film Waahi Tapu Tour Festival Success for kaumātua

Matariki Maramataka library programme dedicated to informs community Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū

Te Ara Whakamua Water Project emerges from recognised nationally Proposed District Plan with award

Te Awarua-o-Porirua Research Historic Tour iwi on the coast iwi on the coast iwi 1 contents Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti Board Members 2013 -2016 Rupene Waaka Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga what's been going on Rupene is current Chairperson and a foundation member of Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti. He has executive experience with his tribal organisations and is currently chairperson Ngāti TOA Exhibition opening 4 of the Raukawa Marae Trustees, Raukawa Marae Management Committee and convenor of Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki. Rupene is also a lecturer and researcher at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Hapū affiliations: Ngāti Kapu, Ngāti Maiotaki, Ngāti Huia report backs Mahinarangi Hakaraia Tāngata Whenua Working Party 6 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga Mahinarangi is the newly appointed representative for Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki. She is actively Te Ara Whakamua emerges 6 involved in her marae and has a passion for seeing that iwi beliefs and perspectives are included within the structure of local body government. A qualified Meta-Coach, Mahinarangi brings these skill sets to the table, and as mother of two, has a vested interest projects in the growth and development of Kāpiti for present and future generations. Hapū affiliations: Ngāti Kapu Water Project Award 7 Ann-Maree Bukholt Kaumātua Waahi Tapu Tour 13 Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai Chair, Rupene Waaka gives a few pointers to newest and youngest board Rongoā at Haruatai 7 member, Mahinarangi Hakaraia who represents Ngā Hapū o Õtaki. Ann-Maree has extensive experience in managing her own business and is an active member on Ãti Awa ki Whakarongotai Governance Boards. Currently the treasurer of the Marae Reserve Trust and a Trustee on the Ãti Awa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust for the past economic development four years. Ann-Maree also represents Ãti Awa on Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation Trust. Cherie Seamark Māoriland Film Festival 12 Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai Marae grants 12 Cherie has worked with Ãtiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust for many years and is also an active member of the local community in Waikanae. Her leadership skills extend to the marae community and iwi governance and management. This has allowed her to build a wide range of relationships to guide and drive her work. Cherie is passionate about the environment health and well-being of her people and the wider Kāpiti community. Kara Kearney Te Āti Awa River Walkover 11 Ann-Maree Bukholt Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai Te Awarua-o-Porirua Research 10 Kara joined Te Arahanga o Ngā Iwi based in Ōtaki in 2010, following many years working for her iwi Rūnanga, Te Ãti Awa ki Whakarongotai. Kara works alongside Daphne Luke, as Whitebait Workshop 11 Kara Kearney and Cherie Seamark Kaiwhakarite , responsible for developing and maintaining local community and business Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai relationships for the agency and its local partners. profile Kara is the alternate for Ann-Maree and Cherie Jennie Smeaton The ART confederation of the three coastal iwi, Tamihana Katene 8 Ngāti Toa Rangatira Ātia Awa, Raukawa and Toa, was set up in the 1930's Jennie has been a member of Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti since 2008. Employed by Te as a forum where iwi could negotiate their affairs. Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira since 2006, Jennie is the current Treaty Claims Coordinator and events When ART sought a memorandum of understanding Resource Management Advisor for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. She represents Ngāti Toa with Kāpiti Coast District Council in the 1990's, they on Greater Wellington Regional Council's iwi partnership committee, Ara Tahi. Matariki celebrated 8 established Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in 1994. Reina Solomon Maramataka launch 9 The Kāpiti Coast District Council and Iwi of this district Ngāti Toa Rangatira Waitangi Day 14 have looked after their relationship for more than 20 Reina is currently employed by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira as their Resource years making their collaboration unique in terms of Management Administrator. Reina is an Iwi Commissioner. This is her first term sitting on Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti. Treaty partnership arrangements in New Zealand. Reina Solomon Jennie Smeaton Ngāti Toa Rangatira Ngāti Toa Rangatira Jennie is the alternate for Reina and Carol. iwi noticeboard 16 From the beginning Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti has focused on harmonising different cultural attitudes to Council representatives resources and solve local issues according to national Carol Reihana legislation. Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāi Tahu Hapū affiliations: Ngāti Haumia editor's note edition 1 Primarily involved with issues to do with Carol resides in and is nau mai haere mai actively involved in their many resource management, Welcome to Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti tri-annual newsletter community voluntary organisations. it has also worked to ensure putting iwi on the coast in the picture. Carol currently serves on the that the Māori World view Committee for Friends of Queen This first edition has had a lot to catch up on. Future editions is better represented Elizabeth Park, Whareroa Guardian scheduled for February, July and November may not be as big! and understood in the Trust, the Paekākāriki Community Trust and is chairperson for the Hard copies will be available for kaumātua and emailed versions broader community. with hyperlinks for more detailed information for everyone else. Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust. If you are not on the email list, please email your address to Ross Church Council Kaumātua, Koro Don Janet Holborow [email protected] (and any feedback). Mayor Rakauoteora Te Maipi QSM Ward Councillor It's exciting times. Hope you enjoy the new format. Carol Reihana Kāpiti Coast District Te Arawa, Tuhoe, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki Paekākāriki/Raumati Ngāti Toa Rangatira | Ngāi Tahu Hapū affiliations: mauri ora meetings 2014 Kāpiti Coast District Council Hapū affiliations: Ngāti Haumia Rato Awe, Tama Kaimoana billie taylor 26 August, 7 October, 18 November 2 3 One of the tāonga taking pride of place in the exhibition is Tuhiwai, a at one time owned by Te Rauparaha, which was given as a peace offering in exchange for a waka taua, by Ngai Tahu chief Te Matenga Taiaroa, to signal the end of the conflict over land at the top Whiti Te Rā! of the south. Ngāti Toa families have held it since 1839. "It was the healing of the tribes," explains Karanga Metekingi (Auntie Claire) the story of ngāti toa rangatira who is pictured right with her niece Netta (left) and daughter Hinemoa.

The timing couldn't be better for Ngāti Toa - a $70 million Treaty Another historic tāonga on display pictured below, the whale bone settlement was signed off in April, and the iwi have immense walking stick of Sir Maui Pomare. opportunity ahead of them. So what better time to tell the story of how they got there? Some stories tell themselves, and some tāonga pick their time to shine, too. It's taken more than a year of talking, collecting, and preparation for the 30-month exhibition Whiti Te Rā: The Story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira which opens at Te Papa Tongarewa on Saturday. Ariana Te Aomarere and Te Waari Carkeek arrive at Te Papa at 5.00am Ngāti Toa are the seventh iwi to hold court at the national museum, and while the mihi to iwi from te papa timing of the exhibition is just a coincidence, it is a good time for reflection, says The exhibition opening and celebratory weekend was amazing. Thank Jennie Smeaton of Ngāti Toa who assisted in curating. you to all the many people of Ngāti Toa Rangatira who helped make this "Any iwi given the opportunity to present their story within a national museum day happen. Also our acknowledgements to our past iwi in residence, and context is pretty significant. But there were a number of key kōrero we wanted to all those who came to the dawn opening, travelling from far and wide. share with people - the story of how Ngāti Toa came here, the Treaty settlements There were over a thousand people in attendance. It really was an incredible and the ." occasion and a great honour for Te Papa.

Dominion Post 10.6.14 Tessa Johnstone There are a lot of people who have been involved in the development of the exhibition and also those who continue to look after the ongoing partnership between Te Papa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. A lot goes on On the night of Friday June 13, a rare full honey moon shimmered on behind the scenes to enable these activities to happen. Te Papa always Te Awarua-o-Porirua and played with the big buzz cloud hovering overhead and strives for excellence and the greatest aspect of working in a creative trailing off up the coast, where kuia had sleepovers but did not sleep. No need for environment like ours is, of course, the people. alarms to board buses at 3.30am. The coast was wired. Even the tread of eight bus tyres, barely touched the road, as they carried iwi from Ōtaki, Waikanae and Porirua in It’s been a great privilege for our Te Papa staff to be guided by members a synchronised arrival outside Te Papa and into the freezing cold, pre-dawn darkness. of Ngāti Toa on such an important kaupapa, and to have Ngāti Toa as our resident iwi at Te Papa for 2.5 years. We look forward to Te Waari Carkeek A thousand iwi flowed up the many steps, some with difficulty refusing help, and and Aunty Rihia Kenny settling in as our Ngāti Toa Rangatira kaumātua. carried by the mana of the occasion, to the marae 'reception area' where stained glass We hope that visitors to the exhibition will learn about the history of this doors parted and rose to welcome in the people. There was concern for kuia in the dynamic iwi and their role in the settling of the Wellington/Kāpiti region. biting cold, who remained dignified throughout. The pōwhiri , Te Waari Carkeek's first as kaumātua for the exhibition duration, was powerful, reverent and emotive. Visit the Te Papa website http://www.tepapa.govt.nz The continuum of buzz carried over into a brilliantly orchestrated hākari, with bacon and eggs for 1000. And then back upstairs, the story of Ngāti Toa unfolded, in an The celebratory weekend programme of workshops and performances included kapahaka by Te Kura Māori o Porirua pictured left. empowering mix of historic and contemporary tāonga and shoulder to shoulder iwi. Hard to put words to, it was awe inspiring, humbling, overwhelming and totally, a once in a lifetime epic experience.

The pōwhiri culminated in a rousing haka at the Te Papa entrance led by Tamihana Katene, supported by many, including Nelson Solomon (right) and Te Taku Parai, declaring the exhibition Whiti Te Rā open to the public. BT

exhibition opening puts everyone in high spirits Kaumātua Tuki Takiwa, aboard the bus back to Whakarongotai (right) and Ōtaki whānau ready to roll. The second Ōtaki contingent prior to departure, (from left) Pat Hakaria, John Barrett, Rupene Waaka and driver Rawiri Rikihana, are photobombed by Pat's mokopuna, Te Ahitaewa.

4 5 report back projects working party 31 july te ara whakamua emerges water work awarded rongoā thriving at Haruatai

Proposed District Plan (PDP) Te Haerenga Whakamua was born out of a desire by iwi to The Tāngata Whenua Working Party continue to be engaged in undertake a review of iwi priorities for the Kāpiti Coast. This review the PDP process. The Tāngata Whenua Working Party contributed process ran in parallel with the recent review of the District Plan for to the Independent Review of the PDP and gave support for Council (2010-2012). The Tāngata Whenua Working Party (TWWP) Option 4 as recommended in the final report. The working party was established in 2010 with the support of Te Whakaminenga o has been briefed on the project plan of how Option 4 will be Kāpiti and in particular by several instrumental individuals within implemented and will be involved in the review of the PDP. Council, namely Dr. Gael Ferguson, Monica Fraser, and Jim Ebenhoh. More recently James Kilbride and Monica Fraser have been the vital Te Haerenga Whakamua/Te Ara Whakamua links between the TWWP and Council. The District Plan Review working party of Te Whakaminenga o Te Haerenga Whakamua uses a particularly Māori way of assessing, Kāpiti has developed Te Ara Whakamua which sets out the structuring and measuring the priorities set by the three iwi of the monitoring framework to measure the implementation of Te district – Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Kaupapa Haerenga Whakamua. Prioritisation of the 193 tikanga contained Māori (foundational principles) are used to provide a solid in Te Haerenga Whakamua has resulted in approximately 70 foundation for the priorities. Tikanga (suggested policies) are Pictured accepting the NZPI Project Award, Te Āti Awa kaumātua Bill tikanga to be further analysed in order to develop monitoring used to capture the aspirational statements made by the iwi in a Carter and Mayor Ross Church, who said finding a long-term water and subsequent reporting of the tikanga of highest priority to the way that is useful and measurable. An intensive process was used supply solution for Kāpiti was a major community achievement and it iwi of the Kāpiti Coast District. This work continues and is discussed to gather support and feedback from the three iwi. Te Haerenga was great to see it being recognised at a national level. and advanced at and between the regular working party meetings. Whakamua has identified 193 tikanga that iwi and Council will now look to work toward. A four-year, community-driven project that secures the Kāpiti Coast's Waikanae River Environmental Strategy drinking water supply for the foreseeable future has won a major Te Ãti Awa have contributed to the revision of Greater Wellington’s Overall the framework works well for the iwi of the district and has national award. The New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) Rodney Waikanae River Environmental Strategy (WRES). Council has also been used to guide priorities and interactions with various agencies Davies Project Award recognises innovative and creative excellence contributed to this review and the working party were updated including Council. in development and delivery of planning projects with construction on the review process. Upon completion and distribution of Te Haerenga Whakamua, we outcomes. The award was presented to the project partners at the NZPI then asked ourselves “what next”? This provided an opportunity Conference in Queenstown on Friday 4 April. Heritage Brochure to look towards a monitoring framework to track how well our An existing outdated Council brochure, Digging Up the Past was community, our iwi and our council are doing to deliver upon iwi The Kāpiti Water Supply Project, a partnership between Council, CH2M identified as a project to be undertaken in accordance with one of priorities. Te Ara Whakamua is the name given to the next step that Beca and Te Ãti Awa Water Working Group, was chosen because of its the objectives in Te Haerenga Whakamua. The brochure has been involves the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring commitment to community engagement and robust approach to planning. reviewed and renamed Earthworks and Archaeological Sites. The of the 193 tikanga. The project was set up to comprehensively assess water supply options working party has been an important contributor to the review of in consultation with the community, addressing the history of water the brochure. Publication is expected in August 2014. The words Te Haerenga Whakamua are used to describe the management on the Kāpiti Coast and taking into account resident's journey into the future. Te Ara Whakamua implies a focused expectations around water quality, and to get planning approval for a Coastal Signs pathway upon which the iwi can focus the journey. Both of these sustainable water supply scheme for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati. Updating existing Council beach signs was identified as a project names were inspired by the whakatauki of the Kāpiti Coast District Keys to success were early consultation to determine community values to be undertaken in accordance with one of the objectives in Council; Me Huri Whakamuri, Ka Titiro Whakamua. around water management and development of strong relationships Te Haerenga Whakamua. This project is currently under way. Te Haerenga Whakamua and Te Ara Whakamua were supported by with local iwi and the group of residents providing technical advice to Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti and Council by way of funding and the project. There was also significant ongoing engagement by all Planting of primarily rongoā species, on the hills surrounding Haruatai Park, in-kind support. Te Haerenga Whakamua was launched in 2012 parties to narrow down 40 possible options to one preferred solution Ōtaki, began with Ngāti Raukawa practitioners in June 2013. Sited mainly James Kilbride and was nominated for a national planning award at the Annual ready for planning approval. along the formed walkway above the Millennium Wetland Area, this makes Policy Planner Conference of the New Zealand Planning Institute. Te Ara Whakamua it easily accessible to people wanting to gather them for medicinal purposes.

Te Kaiwhakatau Kaupapa is a work-in-progress. As a result, consent was granted and construction has already begun on a river recharge scheme in which groundwater from existing bores will In total 220 plants, ranging in species from ground-cover species to podocarps be added to the Waikanae River below the treatment plant in dry times, were planted. Species included were matai, tanekaha, kumarahou, matipo, Pātaka Moore koromiko, kowhai, rewarewa and kawakawa. Plant covers were applied to What is Option 4? so only treated river water is supplied to residents. Development will be staged to match demand, providing an affordable 50-year solution. some species for frost protection. On 24 July 2014 Council chose Option 4 recommended by the Te Haerenga Whakamua was co-authored by Pātaka Moore, Caleb Royal and A. Barnes of Te Hāpai Whenua- Environmental Advocates Ltd. Independent Review of the Proposed District Plan to continue The Council has also purchased land for the second preferred option of Ongoing maintenance is required so if people are available to do an hour of with a modified PDP process which addresses the Plan as a whole a dam behind Nikau Valley in Paraparaumu. Together, these initiatives clearing around them - just do it! nā Pātaka using the "basket of tools" available to Council. put an end to the Kāpiti Coast's water supply problems for the Kaupapa Tuku Iho excerpt from Te Haerenga Whakamua Option 4 allows Council to build on all the previous work done foreseeable future. and also makes use of important input from submitters. It allows Kaupapa tuku iho is a unique and long-standing Māori framework "This project has achieved the best possible result for our community engagement with submitters while withdrawing contentious that validates Māori values, innovation and advancement. Winiata with the granting of the maximum possible 35-year consent and no provisions like the coastal hazards provisions. There will be a six (2009) explains that kaupapa tuku iho are “among the treasures appeals to the Environment Court. The future of Kāpiti's water supply month period of submitter consultation and workshops before that we inherited from tūpuna Māori”, and that “these values can had been hotly debated in the community for years", the Mayor said. any formal pre-hearings and hearings begin. contribute to being innovative in our activities as Māori”. The Independent Planning Review prepared by Sylvia Allan and Te Ãti Awa kaumātua Bill Carter said tāngata whenua are kaitiaki of the Richard Fowler QC provided further legal advice to clarify which The framework comprises ten kaupapa or inherited values that can Waikanae River, with responsibility for its health and mauri (life force), rules have immediate legal effect which results in a substantial guide Māori development in a holistic way. We are clear that and have a responsibility to ensure the community has a secure supply reduction in the rules listed as having immediate legal effect. kaupapa tuku iho must live through us, and guide all that we do. of safe, potable water. "While our preference is still for a dam, we accept that will not be built The ten kaupapa listed in Appendix A include: To view the technical reports which fed into the Proposed District in the short term, so how the river recharge project is managed to kaitiakitanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga, pūkengatanga, Plan including Te Haerenga Whakamua and the Review, check out: protect our river is very important to us." rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga, whakapapa, wairuatanga, http://www.kcdc.govt.nz/Planning/District-Plan-Review/District- te reo Māori and ūkaipōtanga. Plan-Review-Reports/

6 7 A comprehensive Matariki programme was coordinated by Maia Whiterod, maramataka blessing dedicated to Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū Māori Services Librarian, based at Ōtaki Library. Maia was wrapt in the response from the community, with high attendances at all workshops. It seemed fitting that it was pouring down on Raukawa Marae during " For me the highlight was the whakawhanaungatanga from presenters and the blessing of the 2014-15 Maramataka. Dedicated to Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū attendees and relationship-building with the wider community," Maia said. and the NZ Māori Pioneer Battalion of WWI, it outlines their story Matariki "He mihi nui to Koro Don for opening all our Matariki events." and pays tribute to their outstanding contribution at Gallipoli, on the Nau mai, haere mai Local schools were invited to discover the night sky in the STARLAB inflatable Somme and at Messines, Belgium. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice. planetarium and explore navigation, space, time and seasonal concepts We welcome you to share in the AHUNGA NUI Rikihana Carkeek of Ngāti Raukawa sustained serious injury at Gallipoli, with a Matariki focus. All Kura Māori of Ōtaki invited the community to a returning home an officer at the war's end. A prodigious writer, whānau joy and knowledge one day kapahaka whakangahau (informal kapahaka) at Ngā Purapura. have published his war diary Home little Māori Home. He is pictured our diverse programmes bring Matariki Design tutors from Toi Whakarakai, Te Wānanga o Raukawa workshopped here with his daughter, Nellie Carkeek and grandson Te Waari Carkeek, to the community in Matariki 2014 the making of poi piu, guiding participants in the process. (opposite) who sang a moving rendition of Te Ope Tuatahi composed by HUNGA NUI Tā Apirana Ngata for the return of the Māori Pioneer Battalion in 1919. Dr Huhana Smith of Taiao Raukawa, talked about Manaaki Taha Moana, Ngā mihi o Matariki a research programme she's leading to restore and enhance coastal ecosystems, their importance to iwi and investigate the degradation processes that affect them. Te tau hou Māori Rhonda Paku Senior Curator Matāuranga Māori, Te Papa, gave a presentation on the tradition of Tā Moko, its history and revival, as part of the Matariki at Mahara exhibition. This was preceded with a performance by Tu Meke kaumātua group. Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti a time Also at Mahara, the Matariki Maramataka by Robyn Kahukiwa, fundraising for KAI4KIDS . Kāpiti Coast District Council for reflection Dr Pauline Harris, spoke on the revitalisation of Māori astronomical knowledge. Kāpiti Coast District Libraries and assembly " Our ancestors possessed a wealth of astronomical knowledge that they relied on for any event enquiries call to determine the passage of time, agricultural and fishing practises, as well as Maia 06 364 9309 Matariki Co-ordinator navigation. Following colonisation, much of this knowledge, known as tātai arorangi, [email protected] was lost or dismissed. Much still remains with kaumātua who are our primary source of knowledge and early ethnographers." http://www.kapiticoastlibraries.govt.nz/ " SMART, the Society of Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions was established http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Tangata-Whenua/Matariki/ to collate, analyse and ultimately share the surviving knowledge of tātai arorangi for Wellington Matariki Events visit www.matarikiwellington.org with future generations, " said Dr Pauline Harris, astrophysicist of Victoria University Auntie Claire and Rupene Waaka (top left) identify whānau on the scroll and Chairperson of SMART. http://www.maoriastronomy.co.nz of Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū. (left) Cecilia Pirima Rererangi Eparaima with a framed photo of her namesake, Pirimi Tahiwi, who led the only successful If you missed the talk, check out: http://www.maoritv/shows/projectmatauranga/S02E008 offensive on Chunuk Bair, a silent night attack with butt and bayonet: "Anxious watchers within the ANZAC perimeter could follow the story of their success by the battle cry of Te Rauparaha as each trench was taken." profile Tamihana Katene 201415 FISHING & PLANTING BY THE MOON Tāonga pūoro were traditionally used for many purposes - as a call to arms in warfare, as a Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti WWI 1914 -1918 dedicated to Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū and the NZ Māori Pioneer Battalion signalling device, and to warn of imminent danger. They are also known to have been used

to sound the dawning of a new day, to communicate with Māori gods, and to signify the

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hosting another Matariki Event. Matariki another hosting Gold coin donation at the door door the at donation coin Gold “These days I am using modern tools to make more so I can get them out into the community.

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A cluster of local Early Childhood Childhood Early local of cluster A Kaumātua gathered with Mayor Ross Church to welcome guest speaker (left) Rāhina 30 Pipiri 2014 2014 Pipiri 30 Rāhina koha to someone who is passionate about the sound. It’s like seeing a reflection of myself.

Brigadier Peter Kelly MNZM, a former SAS Commander, who was

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appointed as the Land Component Commander, Joint Forces NZ in March.

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“There is a lot of emphasis on Matariki all over the country now. It's times like this when the The Brigadier was accompanied by WO1 Tama Anaru for the occasion.

STAR LAB LAB STAR Ngā Mata Ririki Mata Ngā sounds of tāonga pūoro are brought to the fore. Matariki is very special for me. I named my youngest son after the constellation. It’s a time to reflect on the things my grandfather check out this link for televised Rikihana Carkeek cameo taught me. I have a traditional hangi with my children and celebrate with the ones I love.” http://natlib.govt.nzww100

check out this link for Pirimi Tahiwi tribute Tamihana is the grandson of renowned Ngāti Toa musical composer, the late Te Puoho Katene.

http://www.armymuseum.co.nz/kiwis-at-war/voices-from-the-past/ Matariki in our schools our in Matariki Check out recording http://www.radionz.co.nz Radio NZ National Music - Te Ao Marama – Matariki a-gallipoli-soldier-remembered/ 8 9 Te Awarua-o-Porirua research pānui press health research grant success waikanae river walkover

Kia Hiwa Rā, Kia Hiwa Rā, Kia Hiwa Rā: We have exciting news whānau …. An eighteen month health research grant has been awarded to the iwi from the Health Research Council of NZ (HRC). The highly contested fund for community and Māori Health Research, Ngā Kanohi Kitea.

BT Whaia te Ahi Kā – Ahi Kā and its role in oranga Te Kaupapa – Research Objectives: Porirua City Council and Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira with support from Greater Community Environmental Behaviour Survey undertaken by the joint Wellington Regional Council, Wellington City Council, and the Pauatahanui Inlet councils to establish awareness, attitude and behviours of the The research aims to develop a long term oranga strategy for the iwi of Community Trust are committed to ongoing critical research that identifies and communities within the Porirua Harbour catchment. This baseline Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai. The research will explore how being connected monitors the biophysical condition of the Harbour and catchment. A series of survey was done in March 2014 and the report completed late April. It to your iwi through participation in iwi activities can enhance overall annual and longer term research projects are underway to monitor changes will inform community education programmes and subsequent yearly wellbeing. The overall research question and the kaupapa has stemmed with the harbour. Projects completed or ongoing since 2009 include: surveys will enable assessment of the success of these programmes. from hui with our own people, and has drawn on information gathered throughout our recent Moemoea wananga. This is our very own initiated Fine Scale Monitoring The key and most significant threat to the condition and future of 18 month iwi health research project starting 01 August 2014. It has been assessed the ecological health of selected locations in the Harbour by analysing Porirua Harbour is excessive sediment accumulation, particularly in sediment nutrients, toxins and biota; approved and funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. Pauatahanui Inlet Broad-scale Habitat Mapping • Moderate levels of heavy metal contamination in areas of the ko toku waikanaetanga tenei NGĀ KAWA – RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS this is my peace and humility assessed the sediments and habitat within intertidal areas of the Harbour; Onepoto Arm, largely from roading and storm water systems. • Pervasive and spreading nuisance algal growth throughout the Using a qualitative research design the research team will explore Ecological Restoration Priorities for the Porirua Stream and its Catchment harbour is an indicator of nutrient enrichment problems connectedness by identifying those who are participating in iwi development The Waikanae River walkover is an annual dedicated iwi walkover identifies the native species and habitat in this extensive stream system, the • A significant limiter to seagrass restoration is high nutrient levels and why, and what barriers, if any, are restricting other whānau from being provided by Greater Wellington Regional Council, to view and discuss threats to these and other natural resources, and recommendations for ecological in both arms of the harbour actively engaged in marae and broader iwi activities. The research will aspects of their flood management protection mahi over the past year restoration. • Significant opportunities to improve stream quality affected by explore how engagement and participation (or non-participation) in iwi and for the year to come. It is also an opportunity to share with GWRC, Porirua Stream: your stream, your catchment sediment and contaminants iwi stories and aspirations for the awa. activities impacts on individual and wider whānau oranga (health and provides an easy-to-read summary brochure of the main 'Ecological Restoration wellbeing). Despite these challenges, the Harbour still has the basis of a sound In April, the walkover began with a discussion at the Otaihanga Priorities' report above. Also a 'Best Bets' planting guide of restoration plants. ecology that would benefit from reductions in sediment, Boathouse on the Waikanae River Management and Resource Consent The princial investigator, Kiri Parata and iwi members will be guided by Porirua Harbour Bathymetric Survey contaminants and nutrients entering the Harbour. Project, (with a focus on gravel extraction) before looking at the Oxbow describes the processes and results of the most comprehensive and accurate independent expertise and academic support from Whakauae Research restoration, one of the projects recommended in both the 1999 survey of the Harbour's seabed. Dredging will have little impact on improved harbour flushing and Services, and in particular Dr Heather Gifford. The researchers will work in Environmental Strategy and the Ecological Strategy. The group then Patterns and Rates of Sedimentation Within Porirua Harbour have limited durability. Ancilliary information strongly suggest that partnership with the Trustees consulting and gaining input on each stage went to look at the Jim Cooke Park Stopbank Upgrade, part of the compares the 2009 bathymetric survey with previous surveys dating back to initial and ongoing dredging costs would be prohibitive, that of the research and under a small advisory group to provide tikanga Floodplain Management Plan. 1849. Particular analysis of sedimentation changes between the 1974 survey ecological impacts would be severe, and resource consents would be guidance and safety. to view the document online, http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Our-Services/ and today. difficult to obtain. Flood-Protection/Waikanae-River/FP---Waikanae-FMP.pdf Porirua Harbour Targeted Intertidal Sediment Quality Assessment More information is available in this Pānui: provides more detailed assessment of some specific areas of contamination. Reducing sediment inputs from rural erosion and urban development Whaia te Ahi Ka PANUI to iwi #1 – July 2014 within the catchment is the key to protecting and improving the Porirua Harbour Intertidal Macroalgal Monitoring health of Porirua Harbour. Reducing sedimentation rates provides the whitebait workshop (GWRC) analysis of the coverage and significance of algae growth (predominantly greatest 'co-benefits' as it has the greatest impact on harbour flushing, hot off the pĀnui press sea lettuce - Ulva) within the Harbour. contaminant transportation and harbour ecology. Kaumātua who helped with the Whitebait Restoration Workshop at Otaihanga in April, spoke passionately to locals about their favourite 'Stormwater Contaminants in Urban Stream in the Wellington Region pastime. Spawning areas are found at the saltwater wedge, where salt includes and has significant reference to the Porirua Stream. These reports highlight a number of critical aspects about the biophysical condition of the harbour and catchment. For further reading check out: Kristie Parata and fresh water meet. Females lay their eggs in vegetation at the high Porirua Harbour Subtidal Sediment Quality Monitoring transition from library tide mark. Exposed to air for a few weeks, the riparian plants keep them records the results of the November 2008 survey. http://www.pcc.govt.nz/Publications/Porirua-Harbour-and-Catchment- moist. GWRC staff demonstrated how to restore whitebait spawning Management-Programme#Update to iwi business Sedimentation Zones and Rates within Pauatahanui Inlet and the Onepoto grounds using straw bales secured to a site between poles and wired in Arm of Porirua Harbour identifies sedimentation rates in localised zones place. The technique is used for highly degraded areas, advising covering the whole harbour to assist with catchment modelling in 2011. The Porirua Harbour and Catchment Strategy revegetation of native riparian plants is a more sustainable long term solution. Assessment of Effects on Hydrodynamics from Proposed Dredging and Action Plan is currently under review. From behind the laptop that belts out fortnightly pānui to Te Ãtia Awa, looks at the effectiveness and physical sustainablity of strategic localised a warm welcome greets you from Kristie Parata. dredging in Pauatahanui Inlet. Former Māori Services Librarian working out of Õtaki Library, Porirua Harbour's Sediment Problems in her new role as administrator for Te Ãti Awa ki Whakarongotai Trust, causes and solutions was a presentation summarising harbour research over Kristie now feels better able to contribute to the wider wellbeing of her 2011 and its implications for harbour and catchment managment. people. " First to the governance board, then the wider iwi." A Seagrass Restoration Assessment was completed by NIWA in May 2012 and "Establishing communication channels to keep people connected to identifies the possibilities and priorities for seagrass planting. marae and kaupapa that come across this table is most challenging and A Fish Survey is a joint effort between Ngāti Toa Rangatira and NIWA. rewarding. So close to my heart, our people, our future." It involves several stages starting with a literature search, oral history and con- cludes with field surveys of fish and shellfish numbers. The Survey report will be " Working at the library laid foundation for gathering information and publicly available in August once Councils have considered implications for future was invaluable for connecting with all sorts of community members." harbour programmes. "Would you like a cup of tea?" Pauatahanui Inlet Cockle Survey December 2013 Report shows a significant Then it was back to business... progressive improvement in cockle numbers and Inlet health. 10 11 māoriland film festival success waahi tapu tours for kaumātua From the feedback we have received, the inaugural The strategic plan set as an objective that the launch The Waahi Tapu Project began with the completion of 40 site Māoriland Film Festival has been an overwhelming success of MFF in 2014 achieve the following outcomes: reports that were submitted to the Proposed District Plan in with many people looking ahead to the next festival to be November 2012. These reports confirmed the location and • Brand recognition Māoriland Film Festival as an held in late March 2015. The town of Ōtaki was a big hit provided other supporting information for these significant sites to with local and international visitors and highly praised as annual International Indigenous Film Festival to be held in Ōtaki the tāngata whenua of our district, namely Ngāti Raukawa, Āti Awa, a perfect venue and setting. and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. • Economic development for Ōtaki including through Debate, discussion and the sharing of ideas were certainly employment and associated revenue generated evident throughout the festival. They continue still in Ōtaki. Phase I was completed and these sites had immediate regulatory directly and indirectly through the festival The exchanges took place between filmmakers from New effect in the Proposed District Plan. One obvious strength was the Zealand and overseas, as well as amongst audience and • Cultural and educational benefits to residents of tailor-making of rules whereby sites were categorised (urupā, pā, filmmakers. Many local residents described their festival Ōtaki and the Kāpiti Coast as well as for Māori cultivation site, church, marae, etc) and rules were formulated to experience as one where the ‘world came to them’ while filmmakers. suit the site. These 40 sites now complement the original four sites they viewed stories and witnessed new cultures in action. that were in the previous plan. All of these outcomes were achieved beyond the Manaakitanga is the KEY kaupapa for the Māoriland Film expectation of the festival organisers. Based on ticket Phase II sites number approximately 27 and are currently being Festival - the opportunity for local people to host visitors sales and the numbers noted at the free screenings Ōtaki Pā site in their town. Visitors were hosted at Raukawa Marae, (at Raukawa Marae and Schools’ Screening) near on completed. Some exciting sites have been identified by iwi and sponsors included: Rangiātea Church, Ngā Purapura, the Civic Theatre and five thousand people attended the screenings at have been well researched. These reports, once endorsed by iwi, Kāpiti Coast District Council will be lodged with Council to follow a plan change process in the future. Te Puni Kokiri Kāpiti Island. All of the feedback from the filmmakers has Māoriland Film Festival with a further 250 people Te Wānanga o Raukawa included fulsome praise for the manaakitanga shown to enjoying the red carpet event (pictured below). E TU WHÃNAU them. Other visitors of note included the CEO of the NZ Overall, the Waahi Tapu Project is making positive progress. Ministry of Economic Development Film Commission Dave Gibson, who described his time at The data base that was built to house the project holds maps, Ministry of Social Development excerpt from Report Back on outcomes The Civic and Ōtaki Players the MFF as providing a significant insight into the power historic photos, recent site photos, references from literature, Ōtaki Village Promotions of community cinema. by Libby Hakaraia, Māoriland Film Festival Director Māori Land Court Minute Book records, and oral history recordings of kaumātua speaking about their recollections. The project is well supported by the three iwi and will be used in the future as a resource for iwi based research, information management and ultimately, learning for future generations.

Highlights for 2014 Āti Awa ki Kāpiti Waahi Tapu Bus Tour Raukawa Marae For two years running Āti Awa have hosted a waahi tapu bus tour. The sites and the route of the bus are determined by iwi. This year Otaihanga, Waikanae, Waikanae Beach and Kukutauaki areas were explored. Lots of sharing and learning occurred and we look forward to the third bus tour in 2015!

image Simon Neales The Ngāti Raukawa Waahi Tapu Bus Tour was held on a glorious autumnal day in May. The bus tour began at Raukawa Marae before heading south toward Te Horo, stopping at Kukutauaki and heading north again through Te Hāpua. Haowhenua, Waitaheke and Te Horo rangatahi film makers awards were visited, before taking a field trip at Katihiku to Ōtaki Pā overlooking the Ōtaki River Mouth and surround areas. One of the highlights of the inaugural 2014 Māoriland Film Festival We hope to look at the areas north of Ōtaki River in 2015. was the launch of the Rangatahi Youth Filmmaking competition. A series of workshops were run with Year 9 & 10 students at Council recently approved the preferred option (Option 4) for moving Te Kura-ā-Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano in Ōtaki. the Proposed District Plan forward. This provides some certainty to Waikanae River These workshops provided an overview of film, film genre and the 40 waahi tapu that are proposed within the plan. TE ÃTI AWA KI WHAKARONGOTAI pitching, story outline, pre production, and basic technical information. E te iti, e te rahi nei ra te karanga ki ngā uri o Ãti Awa ki Kāpiti ki te hīkoi i ngā whenua o te iwi o Kāpiti. Nei rā te karanga kia rarau mai Employing a use what’s at hand methodology, groups of students made Pātaka Moore tātou ki tō tātou Marae a Whakarongotai me te takahi i te whenua o four short films. These films were screened at the launch of the Youth Waahi Tapu Researcher ngā mātua kia hoki ora mai te waiora kia tātou ngā mahuetanga mai. Filmmaking Awards which was attended by students from schools around Ōtaki. The awards were presented by actors Temuera Morrison (above) and Lawrence Makoare. They enthused students to participate in next year’s filmmaking competition.

marae grant 2014-15 APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MARAE GRANTS Marae committees have been encouraged to apply for applications please this year's round of marae grants. Confirmation of grants will take place in November 2014. All applications for Marae Support are formally notified to Te Whakaminenga Accountability reports are required within o Kāpiti for approval. The four marae have each had full OPUS reports made six months of completion of work. which identify future maintenance requirements of each marae and provide For application forms please contact: estimates of when this work should be carried out. These reports showed Monica Fraser future work could include protection and preservation of the wharenui, 04 2964 839 027 5555 471 health and safety measures and continued ongoing maintenance of the [email protected] marae. Future funding for projects must show a link back to these plans. 12 13 arohanui te rā o waitangi exhibition waitangi day hosted at raukawa marae In keeping with the theme of the day, this exhibition commemorated the and the spirit of partnership, as essential for building strong sustainable communities. It was also a tribute to the district and its unique cultural heritage.

Themed wall panels used historic and current images from previous Maramataka, the seasonal calendar published by Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti. These included kai (below) waahi tapu, sport, performing artists, literature, music, and partnership.

Furnishings loaned by Auntie Gabrielle helped create a whānau feeling to the exhibition. It was like walking into someone's lounge with their framed photoes of loved ones, and a lace clothed table by recliner chairs from which to enjoy the selection of archival footage pertaining to Ngāti Raukawa. Film from the Tāonga Māori collection of the NZ Film Archive was co-ordinated by Libby Hakaraia. Libby seized the opportunity to film recollections from locals on people and events past, at the museum during the day.

The exhibition was blessed at a preview for dignitaries Te Papa curator Moana Parata places a musket belonging to in the Ōtaki Museum display case. It was one of a number of historic and curated by Te Waari Carkeek and Tiriata Thorne tāonga loaned by Te Papa for the day. Sword of Te Rauparaha (right). Council's Heritage and Māori Collections Co-ordinator.

This year the theme set by host iwi, Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, Ngāti Raukawa, was AROHANUI TE RĀ O WAITANGI Great love of Waitangi Day. And the community poured through the marae gates to embrace the spirit of the day. After the pōwhiri for dignitaries and manuhiri, the whare kai opened with a menu of devonshire teas and kai moana to compliment the variety of stalls in the market at the rear of the marae. Local performances kept the crowd entertained. Many took advantage to relax with a mirimiri massage, while others concluded their day with a visit to the exhibtion at Ōtaki Museum or a bus tour of historic sites. Aroha abounded.

Ratana Band member, local Ricky Baker and tuba, look on before joining the procession to escort dignitaries from Ōtaki Museum up Main Street to the marae gates. It was a fitting fanfare for Mayor Ross Church's first visit to Raukawa Marae, accompanied by Council's Te Paea Paringatai. CE Pat Dougherty and Councillor Penny Gaylor are accompanied by Reverend Georgia Hapeta. (Obscured, Jan Harris of Ōtaki big brass in town Museum getting right into the spirit of the march.)

waitangi day historic sites bus tour with Queenie ends in song

An historic bus tour escalated from a 25 seater to 47 seater with enthusiastic bookings prior to Waitangi Day. Departing from Raukawa Marae at 2pm to make a 1½ hour tour of the 3 R’s - Racecourse, Rangiuru and Rangiātea, mapped out by tour guide, Queenie Rikihana-Hyland. "Locals know about the hilarious rules of the 1868 Ōtaki Māori Racing Club programme, so it was a sure winner to repeat them to the bus. For example, 5. Jockeys must wear trousers in all events 9. Persons must not swear at jockeys who do not win." The tour travelled along the Ōtaki River roadway to the river mouth site of Rangiuru Pā where paramount chief Te Rauparaha had asked his many people gathered to ‘‘ Build me a church! I no longer seek glory on earth.’’ Rangiātea Church is a main feature of The Pipi Trail which the tour took in, with13 other sites along Te Rauparaha Street, ending at Pukekaraka. "So three hours after leaving we were pulling into a now deserted Raukawa Marae singing to our manuhiri on board, the famous Kingi Tahiwi waiata Pu Puru Tai Tama e. There were smiles all round. Thanks then to KCDC for paying for the bus and ka aroha (sorry) to those (including whānau members) who could not get on the tour," Queenie told Ōtaki Mail. 14 15 iwi noticeboard Karanga and Whaikōrero Wānanga Expressions of Interest nau mai haere mai Part-time Research Assistant August, September, October 2014 Whaia te Ahi Kā – Ahi Kā and its role in oranga We are holding Wānanga for those interested in Karanga or Whaikōrero Expressions of interest are being sought from suitable people interested When: 2 – 3 August 2014 in the role of a part-time fixed term research assistant. It is a 12 - 15 Where: Hongoeka Marae, Plimmerton month position starting from 1 September 2014. The location of the Time: 9.00am Saturday 2nd August 2014, Overnight mahi is largely within the Kāpiti tribal rohe and further afield as Finish: 1.00pm Sunday 3rd August 2014. negotiated with the Principal Investigator. The position is 20 hours per week.

When: 6 – 7 September 2014 The position objectives are: Where: Hongoeka Marae, Plimmerton • To provide research support services to the Principal Investigator / Time: 9.00am Saturday 6th September 2014, Overnight Lead Researcher Finish: 1.00pm Sunday 7th September 2014. • To be open to learning all aspects of research and be mentored in a tuakana-teina capacity in order to develop your skills as a research When: 18 – 19 October 2014 assistant Where: Takāpūwahia Marae, Takāpūwahia Key Relationships will be with: Time: 9.00am Saturday 18th October 2014, Overnight • Principal Investigator / Lead Researcher Finish: 1.00pm Sunday 19th October 2014. • Iwi Advisory Group • Office Administrator at Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust At this stage there are no fees, but participants might like to bring • Ngā whānau o Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai a shared kai. Wānanga are open to Ngāti Toa Pakeke (Adults). Suitable applicants will need to be reasonably flexible with their working Organiser is Willis Katene, email: [email protected] hours to suit the needs of the project. They must demonstrate commitment, If you’re interested in attending, email: [email protected] appreciation and experience around kaupapa Māori and a connectedness to the whānau/community of Ãti Awa ki Whakarongotai. Please contact Kiri Parata, Principal Investigator for a copy of the JD and to register your interest for this position. email: Tena koutou katoa te whānau a Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai [email protected] Diploma Course in Weaving and Woodcarving Applications close 5pm Wednesday 20 August 2014. We are continuing to enrol students for our diploma course of weaving and woodcarving. We propose to start mid to late August. Our enrolments close Thursday 31st July. Marae DIY New TV Season & looking for Marae participation

If someone you know may be interested in confirming a position in this It’s that time of the year when we put a pānui together to encourage as course they can e-mail me. many marae around the motu, to make an application to be part of the Mauri Ora ki a Tatou TV Series Marae DIY. We’re gearing up for a new season, on a new home. Moira Cooke If you know a marae that might be interested please forward on this C% [email protected] information, or get them to contact us at [email protected] . Someone will get in touch, and provide some detailed information of what it involves to take part and send out an application form. It’s an exciting TE HIKOI O TE RONGOPAI KI TE KÃPITI Series 11 for the team so come and be part of it.

SATURDAY1 30 AUGUST With the help of the AIA Marae DIY team: expert builder, Harry Anneff; Bicentennial Hikoi landscape specialist, David Clayton-Greene; series presenters, Te Ori Paki A celebration of the bringing of the gospel to Kāpiti and Ria Hall; plus a dedicated television crew, the series takes viewers on a renovation journey which is underpinned by family and community A family event celebrating the proclamation of the Gospel on the history - all tied together with a unique blend of Māori ingenuity and humour. Kāpiti Coast, visiting historic sites from Paraparaumu to Ōtaki. Pānui from Missy at Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira 9.30am Kena Kena - 'The Beginning': - site of the first church Meet at Mazengarb Road/Hadfield Plinth 1.30pm Pukekaraka, 'Gospel Expansion' St Mary's Catholic Church, Convent Road, Ōtaki. WHAI KŌRERO WORKSHOPS 3.30pm Rangiātea, 'Youth Celebration', Te Rauparaha St, Ōtaki at Raukawa Marae 5pm Celebratory Feast: Hadfield Hall, 47 Te Rauparaha Street. Koha appreciated over four weekends beginning Convenor Te Hope Hakaraia 027 566 8836 23-24 August 2014 20-21 September 2014 He Kupu o te Wiki | August 2014 11-12 October 2014 1-2 November 2014 Each week for the next 48 weeks, Te Taura Whiri will introduce a new kupu or word for whānau to learn and use at home. You can register Please register your interest by 23 August online to have the new kupu sent to your email address each week with denise hapeta [email protected] by clicking on this link http://kupu.maori.nz/kupu-o-te-wiki iwi on the coast iwi on the coast iwi 16