Tikarohia te Marama N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 - Takahē Relocation | Mana Island to Zealandia

Two Takahē Nio and Orbell from Mana Island were relocated to Zealandia on Monday 28th August.

The pair have spent their whole lives on Mana Island and have been paired since 2013. Their chicks Brodie, Bon, Tara and Topuanuku are now part of the wider breeding population. They are spread across New Zealand, and are located on Mana, Motutapu and Maungatautari.

Ngāti Toa representatives arrived on Mana Island in the morning for a blessing before the pair left the island. That was followed by a release ceremony at Zealandia.

Zealandia, Wellington, Aotearoa Nio getting her Vaccinations Nathan Rei Jr and Chris Bell transporting Nio and Orbell CLICK IMAGE

US Ambassador | Kapiti Island

We led the Pōwhiri along with the support of Taranaki Whānui for US Ambassador Scott Brown his wife Gail, the US Embassy staff and DOC to celebrate their partnership with Ngāti Toa, Te Ati Awa ki Kapiti and Taranaki Whānui have all been part of.

The US Government generously gave DOC $50,000 to recognise the US National Park Centennial, and along with US Embassy staff we have upgraded all our interpretation panels along the track to the summit of Kapiti and built a large enclosure fence to keep Weka away from seabird breeding sites.

T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a Rārangi Ūpoko N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 -

Cover Takahē Relocation, Mana Island to Zealandia US Ambassador, Kapiti Island

Rārangi Ūpoko Contents

Chairman's REPORT Page 1 Executive's REPORT

Resource Management Page 2

Community News Page 3

Sport Page 4-5

Rūnanga Report Page 6-7

Rūnanga & Ora Toa Page 8

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T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a Tikarohia te Marama Chairmans Report | Taku Parai N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 -

He hoki nga mahara ki te hunga The relationship between the na ratou te huarahi I para board and management is also haere koutou ki te rua o Tapokorau, very good with information flow ki te huarahi I heke ai a Maui ki te po, such as reports, correspondence, ki te anu matao. actions, meetings, extra meetings, E moe, e moe mai ra koutou other, leading to the overall communication network between E te iwi tena koutou katoa, board and management well linked and responsive. Every Since the last edition of our newsletter much member of the board takes their has happened and it appears that things will get role and responsibilities very busier for the board moving forward. seriously with a clear understanding that the decisions The area I want to touch on is around we make will ensure a good future relationships and how important this key value for us all and for those yet to come. is to ensure our organisations stability and future success. Much of the success we have managed to achieve as a board thus far is I look forward to sharing with you founded on the boards solid appreciation of a more comprehensive overview each other, the mutual respect and of our year in our final report for appreciation of each contribution and skill sets the year at our AGM on the 29th that allows for robust debate toward good November. decision making. Nā Taku Parai

Executive Report | Tā Matiu Rei

On the 14th August we held a small ceremony to celebrate the partnership with Wellington Water Limited. This partnership will further allow Ngāti Toa to engage with Wellington Water effectively on related issues including, flooding, wastewater, storm-water and drinking water. Kaumātua and staff gathered to welcome them onto the Marae and the weather was perfect for us to show them how affected Takapūwāhia gets when the weather is bad.

Taku Pārai, Matthew Solomon and Colin Crampton (Chief Executive) from Wellington Water and I signed the partnership.

We have heard from the iwi that they want to see the newsletter more frequently. So we will be sending out a smaller version every second month. We have also heard from you that you would like a summary of the monthly board meetings. These will now be included in this newsletter.

We have had three board meetings since the last newsletter in July. You can read more in the Rūnanga Report section but the things to highlight at those board meetings include the Strategic plan (Click HERE to view the strategic plan), the designation of the gravesite of Te Rangihiroa on Kapiti Island, the NZ Festival A Waka Odyssey coming to Wellington in March 2018 and a Kenepuru Development update.

Nā Tā Matiu Rei

T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a 1 Tikarohia te Marama Resource Management Team N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 - CANNONBALL A MYSTERY

Discovery of a metal sphere, thought to be a ship’s cannonball, has reignited interest in the history of Transmission Gully. The ball, just over 25cm in diameter, weighing about 53kg and found by workers in the headwaters of Horokiri Stream, was the subject of intense research by Project Archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe. “It has the exact dimensions of balls used in huge cannons mounted on ships around the mid-19th century,” she said. “How it ended up in the creek is a big mystery.” Initial speculation had the find dating back to 1846, when Crown troops attacked the Pā (fortified villages) of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rangihaeata and his people at Matai Taua (Pauatahanui) and Battle Hill in the valley. “But the cannonball was found some 2km from Battle Hill and anyway there are detailed records of the guns used there. They fired balls only around a tenth of the weight of this one.” Perhaps it had nothing to do with the land wars of the mid-1840s but was shot for whatever reason from a sailing ship just off Paekakariki, because the Horokiri Valley was well within range. However, no supporting evidence had been found for this, she said. Because of its weight the ball would have been difficult to carry overland.

Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangātira Chairperson Te Taku Parai said Transmission Gully was an important Māori trading route linking the Kapiti Coast, Porirua Basin and Wellington, especially via Wainui Saddle and the Horokiri Valley. It became a key site also for the political struggle between Ngāti Toa’s leadership and Governor George Grey, who was seeking land for European settlers. “Grey wanted to get Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata out of the picture so he could put pressure on second-tier chiefs to sign.” Te Rauparaha was captured at Plimmerton and then an armada of small boats, including a longboat with guns, sent to Pāuatahanui. Written records tell of canister shot fired into bushes below Matai Taua and a brass gun bursting, burning an officer. Later two light mortars were dragged inland to Battle Hill.

Taku said oral history supported the view that small, ineffective cannons were used by Crown forces.

“Our people were laughing and heckling because shots were dropping about 100m too short.”

After just a handful of casualties on both sides, Te Rangihaeata escaped with the bulk of his followers up the valley and over ridges to Poroutawhao, just north of the present town of Levin.

More found at Transmission Gully

3 interesting finds in the sand borrow area (Mackays crossing) in June. At the time of the finds Yolanda Vogel (Mary O’Keefe’s stand- in) was onsite for the 2 middens and Mary OKeefe when the Adza was found. Iwi monitors Sharli-Jo Solomon and Denis Parata were in attendance for all finds. Finds were catalogued and samples were taken. Find includes: - 2 middens were found approximately 20-30m apart. There are both significant finds and included sizable shells. - The second an Adze. Archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe catalogued the find and commented that this one looked like it had been started and discarded before it was finished.

Contact our Resource & Communications Team Leana Barriball [email protected] Turi Hippolite [email protected] Waipuna Grace [email protected] Grace Katene [email protected]

Monthly Meetings Hongoeka Marae Committee | Every 3rd Monday of each Month from 7:00pm Kaumatua Committee | First Tuesday of each Month from 10:00am Takapūwāhia Marae | 2nd Tuesday of each Month from 6:00pm Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Board | First Thursday of each Month from 1:30pm

T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a 2 Tikarohia te Marama Community News N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 - Toi e! Toi Rangatira!

A Matariki exhibition titled Toi E! was held at Pataka in June this year, bringing together a collection of work by artists who share a passion for creating toi (māori art). Five whakairo artists from Ngāti Toa displayed their designs the show; Nathan Rei, Rakairoa Hori, Arama Wineera, Tamihana Katene, and Te Puoho Katene.

Of special interest to Ngāti Toa, were the five whakairo artists from Ngāti Toa who were included in the show; Nathan Rei, Rakairoa Hori, Arama Wineera, Tamihana Katene and Te Puoho Katene.

Their work in the exhibition showed diversity of skill, style and creativity to produce a range of carved forms presented as weaponry (taiaha and patu), musical instruments (kōauau, pūkaea, pūtātara, pūtangitangi, nguru), and carved representations of ancestors, such as wheku and poupou. But another common thread that weaves this group of carvers together is they have all graduated from carving programmes at Whitireia Polytechnic.

Despite the regularly changing tides, there has been a continuum of carving programmes offered from Whitireia for over twenty years now. High calibre artists and tōhunga such as Rangi Kipa, Hemi Te Peeti, Lou Kereopa, Hemi Sundgren, Takirirangi Smith and James Molnar have all been carving tutors at Whitireia, and currently, as its tutor of five years now, is Sam Hauwaho.

The latest programme offered by Whitireia namely “Toi Poutama”, includes courses in either carving or weaving (tutored by Kohai Grace); there is the “NZ Diploma in Ngā Toi” qualification, with option to continue through to pursue a degree. Interested people in Toi Poutama learning (carving or weaving) at Whitireia in 2018 are able to contact the tutors directly to discuss options: [email protected] or [email protected].

Poupou by Ranea Aperahama Ranea Aperahama, Linda Scott, Te Rehia Matthews, James Molnar, Nathan Rei & Donna Head

Appointments will be held in Puna Ora 18 October 2017 cnr Ngāti Toa & Te Hiko Streets 15 November 2017 Takapūwāhia 13 December 2017

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Ka Mate Guidelines

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T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a 3 Tikarohia te Marama Sport N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 - Anahera Nin | Rowing I began rowing in 2013, I was 14 at Waikato Diocesan School for girls. One of my friends suggested that I try out for the team, so I took part in the school’s “Learn To Row” programme and subsequently made the team. Rowing is an expensive sport, my parents supported me throughout and made sure that I had every opportunity available in my extracurricular activities. What also made it possible for me to compete was the Ngāti Toa iwi grant that I received throughout my rowing career. My whanau and I remain grateful for these grants as they have lessened the financial burden rowing imposed on my whanau. I worked hard, earned national medals, catching the eye of national selectors. In my final season which was also my last year of high school. I trialled for and made the NZ Junior U19 Rowing Team. I raised $10,000 to attend this regatta, but I received so much financial support and aroha from friends and whanau that I was able to afford to go. Some of those who donated to my trip I didn’t know personally but was very grateful for their support, as it helped me to focus on my training and also gave me more reason to work hard. In August 2015, our coxless four raced in one of the heats in the U19 Women’s Coxless Four event and placed 3rd which put us in the repechage. The top 2 of the repechage would qualify for the A Final. We finished second in the repechage by 0.2 split seconds, qualifying for the A Final as last seed. In the A Final, we trusted each other and raced the race of our lives – finishing with a bronze medal behind USA and Germany.

I had been in contact with a number of US College Rowing Coaches at this point; I had achieved good grades and my rowing allowed me to choose between some of the top rowing schools but it wasn’t until December of my last year of high school that I had narrowed my choices down to UCLA, University of Virginia and University of Michigan. The University of Michigan’s assistant coach visited New Zealand and watched me row, which I saw as dedication and commitment to wanting me on their team. After a video call with their coaching staff, I committed to the University of Michigan, not just because they are a well-rounded school with equally good athletics and academics, but also because of a gut feeling I had that this was the school to choose. I am currently attending UMich on a full scholarship and am enjoying the busy yet fulfilling schedule of being a student athlete at Michigan. The culture here is very inclusive and liberal, where all ethnicities and cultures are welcome. I have yet to teach my team a māori waiata but I have taught them “Kia Ora”. I never imagined myself rowing on a full scholarship in the US, and I wouldn’t be here were it not for the opportunities I was given and subsequently took advantage of. There is no way that I’d be here were it not for my family and my iwi, so thank you mum and dad as well as all of you for helping me to be who I am and where I am today.

I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to have a go at rowing – it’s an amazing sport that has so many benefits added to it. There are not enough young māori in the sport, and seeing that demographic grow within the sport is something that I hope to see in the years to come. If you have any questions about the sport or want to know how to get into it, please email me at [email protected]. Also, if you want to follow what I’m doing at Michigan, have a look at our athletic website: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/w-rowing/mich-w-rowing- body.html.

Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa!

Mana William Eade | Cycling

Mana William Eade, great grandson of Bubsy Grey from Wairau Pa recently cycled 1100km from Wellington to Kaitaia to raise money for Voyce Whakarongo Mai (Advocacy service for children with care experience).

His target was $5000 and an last count raised $5800. Mana is on the board of Voyce Whakarongo Mai and is also a ministerial appointment on the youth advisory group to Oranga Tamariki.

He is currently studying public policy at Victoria University.

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NGĀTI TOA BASKETBALL | 2017 World Indigenous Basketball Challenge

NGĀTI TOA BASKETBALL 2017 World Indigenous Basketball Challenge The second World Indigenous Basketball Challenge was held at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada from 8-12 August 2017. The Haida and Heiltsuk Nations of Canada hosted 24 teams (16 mens, 8 womens teams) from around the world to compete on the court and share cultural experiences together. Indigenous teams from Australia, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexico, Somalia, Tonga, Zambia, an American First Nations team, and several Canadian First Nations teams competed in a round robin format against our own team from Ngāti Toa.

The majority of the team was made up of Ngāti Toa (Ngā uri o Frank and Girlie Hippolite), with a couple who married into the iwi (Boyd Scirkovich and Dave Burgess), plus a few more who have played for Toa in the local intercity league (Jordan Mills, Brook Ruscoe, Tipene Friday, and Darrel Jones). Two other exceptional players – Jordan Ngatai and Dyson King-Hawea – would have been in Canada if they were available. It was awesome to see them lining up for the Tall Blacks at the Asia Cup in Lebanon.

We were proud to represent Ngāti Toa and we took the mantle of representing the iwi seriously, performing Ka Mate with real meaning before every game. Spectators appreciated the sharing of our cultural traditions, every phone raised in the air when we started. One of our opponents even respectfully asked before we played them how they should receive the haka.

Our first game was against Team Regina, a First Nations team from Saskatchewan. Regina came out hot at the beginning but eventually we won comfortably 89-45. The second game was against IATE, the Tongan National team. They had some strong players. We came through, 99-68. The semi-final was against Lords of the Plains (LOP), a First Nations team from Oklahoma. The entire LOP team were players with professional contracts in Europe and USA. These guys shot the lights out. We fought hard, but they handed us a solid defeat 112-87. Our final game was against a local First Nations team, Vancouver City, for the bronze medal. It was a close game, which we managed to win 99-96.

Basketball was the priority, but the sharing of cultures was really enjoyable too. We ate grilled crickets from Mexico. We watched the songs and dances of the tangata whenua of Canada. Huge thanks to the Haida and Heiltsuk nations for hosting us. Should the opportunity come up, we look forward to reciprocating that hospitality.

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Te Whakaminenga o Kapiti Memorandum of Partnership Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti is one of the longest lasting partnerships between tāngata whenua and Local Government in New Zealand. The partners are the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the mana whenua on the Kāpiti Coast: Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and Ngāti Toarangatira. The memorandum of partnership was approved by the board and will be signed later this year.

Te Kura Māori o Porirua At the beginning of 2017 Te Kura Māori o Porirua was victim of an arson attack in the schools main atrium. The atrium is the pathway to their mauri laid when the school was opened by Ngāti Toa. Through the planning process of the rebuild their was a huge desire to use this opportunity to really empathize the importance of the mana whenua in the kura and the current relationship it has with Ngāti Toa.

12 new pou are to be carved depicting some of the Tutohu whenua of Ngāti Toa as advised appropriate by the rūnanga which is now under way. They are hoping to re-open the space completely in the māori new year 2018.

The 12 Pou will be named Takapuwahia, Taupo Hongoeka, Wairau, Whakatu, Kaparatehau, Kapiti, Mana, Ngā Whatu Kaiponu a Muturangi, Whitianga, Mataitaua, Raukawakawa Moana Porirua City Council Partnership Agreement The Partnership agreement (old charter of understanding) has been reviewed and has been modified to reflect the current and future relationship between PCC and Ngāti Toa. The signing of the document will occur at Takapūwāhia Marae later in the year.

The vision for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is to promote the mana of Ngāti Toa Rangatira by enhancing the social, economic, educational, cultural and spiritual development of all tribal members, in an open and responsive manner by enabling them opportunities to attain their full potential for the benefit of the Iwi and the community.

The vision for Porirua City is to be a great place to live, work and raise a family. This is underpinned by four strategic priorities, being; - Children and young people at the centre of city decisions; - A healthy and protected harbour and catchment; - A growing, prosperous and regionally connected city; and - A great village and city experience.

Te Rangihiroa on Kapiti Island Waiorua Bay Trust have requested that Te Rangihiroa’s burial site be registered as a wāhi tapu. The Rūnanga gave verbal support in 2005 but, in 2006 the process halted upon request from the Trust.

Te Kenehi Teira from the New Zealand Historic Places trust engaged the Rūnanga earlier this year to request written support from the board. The board agreed that Te Rangihiroa’s burial site at Waiorua Bay, Kapiti Island be notified as a wāhi tapu section 25(3) of the Historic Places Act 1993.

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Memorandum of Understanding between Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira & Hutt City Council The purpose of the memorandum is to establish a strategic and operational relationship between Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Hutt City Council and allow the parties to continue to build and maintain a strong and mutually beneficial partnership; to support and encourage strong and constructive relationships between the Hutt City Council and Ngāti Toa which will achieve statutory obligations and address local and regional circumstances and better enable the parties to work together towards their common goal of supporting the environmental , social, cultural and economic wellbeing of all New Zealanders including through collaboration on common strategic and operational issues. This new partnership document will be signed later in the year. Kenepuru Landing Development In October 2016, Ngāti Toa entered into a joint venture (JV) arrangement with Carrus Corporation to develop the old hospital site into a 600-800 mixed density residential land development. Over the past year, a considerable amount of planning, consultation and modelling has been completed by the Joint Venture partners, Carrus Properties, Isthmus, (architectural urban and land-scape & design firm) Calibre consultants (Engineering, surveying) and others, who are assisting with the creation of a unique development we will all feel proud to be part of. The JV will not be building homes, this will instead be done by preferred building companies. However, the JV will control all terms and conditions related to buildings. All but a few buildings have now been removed from the site in preparation for the real earthworks to commence this month. The lodge at the bottom of Kenepuru Drive, a piece of Viard College land and also Lot 8 were also purchased by the joint venture, largely to improve access ways for pedestrians and traffic, to and from the development. Summerset Retirement homes, have purchased a 6ha site and intend to build a retirement village with 290 homes which will be 2/3 bedroom villas. The site will also have apartments for those living with dementia. ABI, who have operated a rehabilitation clinic onsite for many years have purchased one of the commercial lots and a purpose builds rehabilitation facility, is expected to be built on the site. The existing IHC facility was sold to IHC last month, and the Te Rito gardens a community ran project will continue on a newly created site within the development. The earthworks are set to commence now the drier weather is here, so we should see some action over the summer months as the new roading drainage and first stage which includes the retirement village earthworks gets underway. The first stage will see the sale of ‘super-lots’ to a selection of 7 carefully chosen build partners, who will commence building 144 new homes of various sizes on smaller sections. It is anticipated that these will commence mid next year. We are not involved in the building of the homes, just the development of the land. The building companies will commence marketing over the coming months, and we will update you when this is about to happen. Ngāti Toa have been asked to supply a theme for the naming of streets and reserves, and we have selected 3 options; nga Manu, Kaimoana or nga Rakau, so feel free to complete the survey and have your preferred choice included in the decision. | SURVEY New Zealand Festival ‘A Waka Odyssey’ In 2018 Wellington will play host to an extraordinary gathering of people from around the Pacific and Aotearoa. From 23-28 February 2018, a series of events bringing together waka from the Pacific, New Zealand and Te Whanganui a Tara (A Waka Odyssey) will take place to open the New Zealand Festival | Te Taurima o Aotearoa. The festival is New Zealand’s premier cultural event, bringing leading artists from around the world to Wellington. The New Zealand Festival wishes to share this unique event with the Porirua community, as such, they’re looking at a small programme of events for three or four of the waka hourua with Porirua Harbour before the waka depart the Wellington area. New Zealand Festival have proposed that Porirua City Council, in partnership with Ngāti Toa, host the voyaging waka and crews for three nights, and Poroporoaki them as they travel.

T e R ū n a n g a o T o a R a n g a t i r a 7 Tikarohia te Marama Rūnanga & Ora Toa N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Whiringa-ā-nuku 2017 - Ora Toa Medical, Dental and Health Unit Services

Ora Toa Takapūwāhia Medical Centre | (04) 237 4503 Ora Toa Cannons Creek Medical and Dental Service | (04) 237 5152 Ora Toa Mungavin Medical Centre | (04) 237 6387 Ora Toa Poneke Medical Centre | (04) 245 0010 Ora Toa Health Unit | (04) 237 0110

All GROUPS Are Held At Ora Toa Health Unit | (04) 237 0110 Kaumātua Group: ring Ora Toa Health Unit Diabetes Group: ring Ora Toa Health Unit Respiratory Group: ring Ora Toa Health Unit Arthritis Group: ring Ora Toa Health Unit Tamariki Ora Group: Run in 6 week blocks, contact Natalie on (04) 237 0110 Starts Friday, 2nd June 2017 Kindy gym: Wednesday over 2’s 10:00am | Contact Randall on (04) 2370110 Aqua Aerobics: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00am-8:45am at Cannons Creek Pool with Jo (closed over school holidays) Dietician: Thursday morning at Cannons Creek Medical Centre Call (04) 237 5152 to make an appointment. By referral from GP at Takapūwāhia Medical Centre (04) 237 4503 Eczema Clinic: 4th Friday of each month, Cannons Creek Medical centre, for tamariki aged 0-18yrs. By appointment only call (04) 237 5152 Hearing Technician: 2nd Thursday of the month at Takapūwāhia Medical Centre (04) 237 4503 Gym Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-8:00pm Lie Pace Circuit: Fridays at 9:30am in the gym. (suitable for all ages/ability) Tai Chi: Monday 10:30am, Wednesdays 9:00am-10:00am & Fridays 10:30-11:15am. Gym with Nooroa Pasifika Aerobics: Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm, Cannons Creek school, Friday 6:00pm, Kaha Toa Gym Tamariki Ora / Immunisation Clinic: Wednesdays 9:00am–3:00pm, NO appointment needed. Breastfeeding Support Centre: Every Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm Tamariki Ora Whare, 20 Ngāti Toa St, Takapūwāhia Ear Van: is based at the Health Unit on Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm. Call (04) 237 5549 to book an appointment or text appointment to 027 845 1433

Tikarohia te Marama If you would like to include you or your whānau in the next iwi newsletter then, contact Waipuna Grace (04) 238 4950 or [email protected]

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