Tikarohia Te Marama 8 FINAL EDIT 25 July 2017

Tikarohia te Marama N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Hōngongoi 2017 - Whiti te Rā! Closing Exhibition Iwi members re-grouped again in Papa in recognition of our time there. an early morning ceremony for the Anahera Parata is working on a visual closure of Whiti te Rā! The Story of compilation of the exhibition along with Ngāti Toa Rangatira. The event took additional interviews (with kaimahi & place on Saturday, 18 March 2017, contributors). It will cover the full commencing at 7:30am. exhibition process from the initial It was a bitter sweet end to years of development through to the closing hard work undertaken by a team of formalities. iwi members dedicated to This concept allows iwi members to providing a quality exhibition continue to have access to the stories depicting our cultural history. and actually broadens the reach, as A pou carved by Herman Salzmann online content is accessible worldwide was erected and will remain at Te for whānau who weren't able to visit the exhibition. The link will be available on the new website once it is launched.

Whiti te Rā! The Story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira opened in 2014. Ngāti Toa was the seventh iwi to be represented with an exhibition at Te Papa.

2014 Ngāti Toa Iwi Exhibition Opening Herman Salzmann 2014 Kaumatua, Te Papa Opening

Knighthood Tā Matiu Rei We were extremely proud to celebrate with our acclaimed CE Tā Matiu Rei and his whānau, the knighthood he received last year.

We held two events – a whānau day where our tamariki enjoyed themselves eating unlimited Mr Whippy ice creams, hot donuts, kai and partaking in a range of rides and activities.

Iwi members then joined Tā Matiu for a celebratory dinner following the official Knighthood ceremony.

ā Tā Matiu has been a committed advocate for Ngāti Toa and Māori having dedicated T Matiu Rei & Teresa Wall much of the last 30 years to ensuring that the Ngāti Toa treaty settlement was achieved while taking leadership roles in Māori radio, fisheries and health advocacy.

In addition to the historic Ngāti Toa treaty settlement Tā Matiu was also integral in the 2011 Aquaculture Settlement for Te Tau Ihu.

This is a well deserved honour for a man that has served his iwi and Māori with determination and an unwavering commitment for over three decades. As Iwi and as Māori in general, we should be extremely proud of Tā Matiu and his achievement to date. Knighthood Dinner October 2016

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Cover Exhibition Closing & Knighthood Rārangi Ūpoko Contents Chairman's REPORT Page 1 Executive's REPORT Page 2 Resource Management Team Page 3 Communications Page 4 Education Page 5-6 Watch this space for our up and coming new Website Te Heke Mai Raro Page 7 Community News Page 8 Sport Page 9-10 Achievements Page 11 Ngā Marae Page 12 Apparel Page 13 Rūnanga & Ora Toa Page 14

Watch this space for our up and coming new Website

Story to follow in the next Tikarohia Story to follow in the next Tikarohia

Travelling to Te Papa on Saturday March 18, 2017. Ngāti Toa Closing Exhibition

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diversion and the blessing of a site in close proximity to a family cemetary alongside State Highway 1.

Puna Mātauranga opened the doors to our new whare on 8 May. The whare was blessed before moving in.

We welcomed Rongowhakaata taonga to Te Papa for their 2 year exhibition

residency. There was a large turn out and Pipitea Marae, MOU with WCC, Taranaki Whanui & Ngāti Toa the tapu was lifted with a great kai.

A council meeting was held at Pipitea Marae to mark new Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Wellington City Council, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Being part of Te Matatini 2019 Committee It has been sometime since our last alongside PNBST, Taranaki Whanui and newsletter. Wellington Maori Cultural Society. We are extremely excited to be hosting Te The last 6 months have been very busy for Matatini 2019. all of us and it is evident that the workload won’t be slowing down anytime soon. We had a small ope bless the WWII Hut in Kāpiti for the Kāpiti US Marines Trust. Aotea Countdown blessing We had a small ope attend the blessing of 3 pou by Nathan Rei at the new Aotea We also, blessed Titahi Bay North School Countdown Supermarket. learning spaces for whānau classes earlier this year. A mauri was placed and a blessing was done at the Kenepuru landing There have been meetings around the development site earlier this year. motu for the Iwi Leaders Forum.

We have supported a number of blessings The Rūnanga have farewelled a number of and significant events. These include; the staff members since the start of the year. translocation of Mātātā from Taranaki to We extend our gratitude to them for their Pauatahanui Reserve. The Mātātā are small contributions to the organisation and wish secretive birds found in wetlands across them well in their future endeavours. Aotearoa. However, they are at risk of Puna Matauranga opening, 22 Te Hiko St, Takapūwāhia extinction and have been absent from the Congratulations to all those, who during Jassmine Arthur, Calisa Hippolite & Bianca Elkington lower North Island for decades. this time have either graduated from study, received an award, recognised for He Tohu Exhibition with the relocation of their sporting achievement, or have significant documents, The Treaty of welcomed a new edition to the family. Waitangi, Declaration of Independence and the Womens suffrage petition was I would like to take this time to attended by a large number of Iwi. acknowledge Aka Arthur, Iwi Nicolson He Tohu Exhibition, National Library and Toa Love. The Transmission Gully, Waitangirua access way was blessed by Ngāti Toa, this also included the Pāuatahanui Stream Nā Taku Parai

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establishment of a community orchard at The contract was to support the increase Rangituhi Park and improvements to the of te reo Māori as part of everyday main Marae entrance. language by whānau and community. We were successful in our application. The program is due to start in July. More details of the program will be Education available through Puna Mātauranga. Current programs running through Puna Mātauranga

Ka Hikitia | Express to Success He Aitua, He Aitua, He Aitua Wāhi Tapu Site registration This contract has been renewed for a Ka ngārua te takapau o whatitiri Te Rangihiroa, Waiorua Bay, Kāpiti Island: further 12 months. The new contract has Ko te tuki, te rapa, te kanapa Waiorua Board Trust have requested that been negotiated to include primary as well He tōhu mate I hanga re kōtia ai Te Rangihiroa’s burial site be registered as as secondary students and whānau. Ko te aratukutuku a Hinepuakihau a Wāhi Tapu. Te Rūnanga have been Iwi Partnerships – Raising achievement: I whakahekea nei e Maruiwi informed of the process and verbal We have currently finished filming a short Ki Moananui, ki Moanaroa, Ki support was given in 2005. In 2006 the overview of the program, its purpose and Moanapouri process halted upon request from the outcomes to date. This included Te ata toopunitanga Trust. Te Kenehi Teira from the New interviews with school and college O koutou e heke mai nā Zealand Historic Places trust engaged the principals, teachers, whānau and student Ki te Pō Uriuri, ki Te Pō Tangotango, Rūnanga earlier this year to request voice. The purpose is to share the work Ki Te Pō Tiwhatiwha, ki Te written support from the Board of Te through narratives, including footage on Pō Whēkerekere Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, which was the workings of learning support. This Ki Te Pō e au ai a koutou moe granted in July 2017. will inform part of the contractual No reira E Iwi, haere, haere, haere atu ra. reporting to MOE. Ka hahae te tau o taku ate We are currently waiting on indications Kei te hotuhotu te whatumanawa from MOE on a contract renewal for this E pātukituki ana taku tarauma Kaitiaki o te Taiao program. Waiting lists for tutorials stands Kei te moateatea aku karu. A pilot programme was delivered by the at 6 in Primary education. Katahi ano kua tau te rongokino Rūnanga to build Kaitiakitanga with year Kua pakū te Aoo 10 students @Mana College. This Mana Tikitiki Na tou hinganga. programme was delivered during Term 1 This program has been successful over the No reira, E te tōtara haemata o Te Waonui of this year and focussed on introducing contract period. This is delivered in a Tane the students to Mātauranga-a-Ngāti-Toa schools and at Puna during school hours, Te Kakatarahae o te iwi and Science and how they can be used to and addresses leadership through Te Manutioriori o nga marae become Kaitiaki of all Taiao. We hope to kaupapa Māori principles. Puna Koinei te tangi mōhau. run this programme again in 2018. Mātauranga staff facilitate this twice a E Iwi, haere, haere haere atu ra. week, in two local schools. 90% of the No reira, e te iwi, e tārewa tu ana te kapua children on the program are Ngāti Toa pouri tamariki. Mai Miringa te Kākara ki Whitireia Takapūwāhia Village Strategy Te Taura Whiri – Te Reo Māori Whānau Whakawhiti atu I te Moana o Raukawa There have been many changes happening Community Planning Initiative – Kia Toa Ki Wairau, Ki Whakatū. in Takapuwahia in the past 6 months. The te Reo o Ngāti Toa. Puna Matauranga Kua hinga a Iwikātea Neketini first addition of the slow down signs have submitted a proposal to Te Taura Whiri Tō tatou Rangatira, Te Kuru Tongarerewā, been installed on Te Hiko St & Ngāti Toa early this year, after feedback from Aue! Aue! Aue taukiri e! Streets. The community is also working on whānau on the need for more support in the construction of a new waka ramp, te reo Māori. Acknowledgements to Aka Arthur, Iwi Nicolson and Toa Love.

Nā Matiu Rei

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Raewyn Klenner departed the Rūnanga this Transmission Gully UPDATE -Health and Safety is paramount for month, moving onto bigger and brighter everyone on-site and is reiterated every The construction of Transmission Gully is opportunities. morning. The site relies on each other to attracting the attention it deserves and have safe practices and a safe site. rightly so! The 27km stretch of Highway is We now have two new staff members in due for completion in 2019. the Resource & Communications team. -There is more and more heavy earth We’ve been working with CPB Heb to Grace Katene and Waipuna Grace. They will moving machinery arriving every week secure employment opportunities for iwi be responsible for co-ordinating ope and and our sites are extremely busy every members and arrange a number of kaumatua for events, blessings, powhiri, iwi moment of the day. The work can be interviews for those interested in events, repatriations, taonga findings, hot, dirty and sometimes wet and cold. labouring roles at the site. employment opportunities and Long days are the norm. A number of Iwi members were successful translocations. Grace will be the point of and begun work on-site prior to Christmas. contact for PCC projects – the Wayfinding Now is the time for iwi members to We hope to hold another interview run strategy, Takapūwāhia Village Strategy, have full employment and earn a soon and will continue to work alongside flooding solutions for Takapūwāhia, and the liveable wage, with opportunities of CPB Heb. For those that are interested in District plan review. She will also be training and career pathways. this work need to consider the responsible for co-ordinating historical bus Reliability, willing to learn, hard requirements below. tours. Waipuna has taken on production of working, common sense, and the ability, Everyone on-site participates in the tool Tikarohia te Marama our Iwi Newsletter and to use your initiative and be sober and box hui, for managers, engineers, the Ngāti Toa website. drug free”. environmental teams, foreman's, plant operators and labourers. For those that are We would like to take this opportunity to interested in this work need to consider thank Raewyn for the hard work and many the following requirements which are the years she put into the Rūnanga. qualities they look for in potential employees. Cannons Creek Bridge excavation (Mark Tantrum)

Takapūwāhia Village Strategy The community is also working on the following village planning Projects:

-Construction of a new waka ramp and outdoor shower.

-Establishment of a community orchard at Rangituhi Park (behind the kindergarten)

-Road safety improvements | 2 additional slow zones and associated signage

-Takapūwāhia marae | improvements to main Marae entrance following the The Village Strategy Committee met late May to style of paving in Te Hiko Street discuss the 2017 / 2018 budget and proposed budget. -Mahinawa Stream | re-planting of the stream (Elsdon Park and Mana Over the next 5 years we will propose funding for College area), Hukarito Stream | wetland system at Takapūwāhia Reserve the following projects: -Chapel Street Playground | The kids can hang out in the shade under -Marae landscaping and paving Porirua’s first shaded picnic table at Takapūwāhia’s Chapel Street playground, which also now boasts a water fountain. -Waka shelter ramp Finishing touches are being made to the play area that has included brand new play equipment and fruit trees. -Slow down signage with additional traffic control features. The first addition of the slow down signs have been installed.

Chapel Street Playground Chapel Street Playground

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Kiwi translocation from Kāpiti Island to Matariki Events 2017 Anchor Island

Twelve Kiwipukupuku were translocated from Kāpiti With funding from Te Puni Kokiri a few services were able to hold a Island to Anchor Island. Matariki event.

We had Nathan Rei and a few other Iwi Mauriora held the 'Star gazing and story telling', a projector lit up the representatives go across to Kāpiti to bless the Kiwi wharenui with stars and whānau were able to hear navigational stories before they started their journey to Anchor Island. and the stories of Matariki.

Toa Waaka, Star Gazing & Story Telling

Te Puna Mātauranga hosted the "Plant a Native" event, whānau came and watched as we demonstrated the planting of two Kowhaingutukaka. These trees will represent the growth of the tamariki that attend Te Puna Mātauranga. Whānau were then able to choose a native to take home and plant.

Arbor Day 2017 Sharli Jo Solomon, Planting the natives On 8 June, Ngāti Toa supported the annual Arbor Day event held by Wellington Regional Council to help The last event to be held was the Fireworks display at Hongoeka Bay this plant native plants at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park was funded by TPK, Lemon Plastic Fireworks and The Handprint factory. with the assistance of local school’s. The fireworks were fantastic and whānau enjoyed catching up with each other, we hope to do this all again next year. Hohepa Potini did a karakia and spoke to the children about Matariki.

On June 24, Ngāti Toa attended a special planting day at Queen Elizabeth Park II Taku Parai gave the karakia.

Sponsor LemonPlastic Liam Kilpatrick

Sponsor Handprint Factory Martin Kilpatrick

Events postponed | a Matariki night on Mana Island due to the weather. This will be held at a later date. Kī o Rahi was postponed as well.

T e R ū nanga o Toa Rangatira 4 Tikarohia te Marama Education N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Hōngongoi 2017 - Ngāti Toa Puna Matauranga

Ngāti Toa Puna Mātauranga - Iwi Education Support, has been operating since October 2015 in Puna Ora but have now moved to 22 Te Hiko Street, Takapūwāhia with the opening held on Monday 8 May, 2017.

The purpose of the programme is to support the educational achievement of our tamariki and rangatahi. We aim to do this through building strong connections with schools and by supporting whānau, through information and relevant resource.

Puna Mātauranga | [email protected] | (04) 238 9611 Our team are made up of qualified local iwi, who are passionate about working with our whānau and their rangatahi and tamariki. We are dedicated to achieving results that will enable our people to experience success in education as Māori.

Marsella Laoni Aing Jasmin Calisa Jasmine Sunny Bayliss Bianca Elkington Hippolite Kaiawhina - Hippolite Hippolite Arthur Kaiawhina Kaiwhakahaere Kaiawhina – Te Primary Kaiawhina - Kaiawhina - BA – Māori - Secondary Matua – Iwi Reo Māori Diploma of Primary Primary Studies, BA – English, Education BA – Pacific Fine Arts BEd – BA – GDipTchg History, Coordinator Studies, Diploma Primary Education (Secondary) GDipTchg BA – Education, Mātauranga teaching, Kaiwhakahaere (Secondary) GDipTchg Māori PGDip (Sport Secondary and (Primary), MEd. and Leisure) Te reo Māori

We currently run 4 programmes from Puna Mātauranga Kaupapa Whāinga Each programme runs over a set period and enrolments occur as places are made available.

Puna Ka Primary Hikitia Supporting the achievement of Supporting secondary rangatahi from years 9 – 13 and their whānau in education. Provide primary aged tamariki in monthly workshops for both rōpu, aimed at sharing information around secondary education. reading, writing and This programme includes Rauemi Tautoko, a resourced support option, tailored to meet the numeracy. whānau need.

Puna Kia Toa te Reo o Secondary Ngāti Toa Supporting the achievement of year 12 This programme promotes the everyday use of Te reo Māori, through a series of planned rangatahi working to gain NCEA Level workshops, wananga and an ako i te kainga component. Ako i te kainga involves whānau 2 in and outside of the school system. mentoring with the aim of collective teaching and learning.

Puna Primary Book Club Primary Tamariki | Maths in the Mana Tikitiki – programme promoting Māori Wharenui leadership through the principles of Te Ao Māori. Programme is run in schools, once a week with iwi tamariki making up 95% of participants.

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Ngāti Toa Puna Mātauranga Ngāti Toa Puna Reo

Hayley Pemberton departed the Puna last month. Hayley has been at the Puna since it opened in 2014. We wish her all the luck for the future, and we would like to thank her for all her hard work!

Amiria Salzmann has taken on the Managers role for the Puna. We would like to welcome Amiria.

I ngā wiki kua taha ake nei i te ako mātou mō tētahi ō ngā Tutorial night, for rangatahi Ka Hikitia Monthly Whānau Hui enrolled on either Puna kaitiaki o Ngāti Toa arā ko te tuna a Mutumutu tēra. I te Secondary or Ka Hikitia. kōrero mātou mō ngā tūahua katoa o te tuna me ngā korero Specialist teachers and tuku iho nā ngā kui mā, koro mā mo te tuna a Mutumutu. resources available for students to get support for I haere mātou ki ngā awa ki te kimi i ngā tuna me te titiro ki school assessments. Open a rātou kainga. I haere hoki te katoa o te Puna ki Ngā Manu nights run twice weekly from Natures Reserve i Waikanae, i reira i kite mātou i ngā tuna i Puna Matauranga and attract whangai hoki ia rātou. 15+ each night. He mihi tēnei ki ngā mātua, kuia, koroua, me ngā whānau i whai wā ki te haere mai ki te tautoko i a matou mo ēnei haerenga.

Nā matou ngā kaimahi me ngā tamariki o Ngāti Toa Puna Reo.

If you or any of your whānau are interested in more information or enrolment at the Puna contact: Kelsea Elkington and Klein Salmon with Dr Rebecca Kiddle Puna Reo | [email protected] | (04) 237 9501 from Victoria University. Presented at the Papa Pounamu Confernce April 2017. Topic: Young peoples ideas on design principles for Papakainga. This was part of some research Puna Te reo Māori with Aunty Mātauranga were involved in Nirvana, Sharing our pepehā. titled “Imagining Decolonised Cities”. A successful initiative, that enabled 22 students from Ngāti Toa, Mana college and Aotea college to learn about design through the lens of ‘decolonisation’.

Puna Reo, 8 Ngāti Toa St, Takapūwāhia

Appointments will be held in Puna Ora 16 August 2017 cnr Ngāti Toa & Te Hiko Streets 20 September 2017 Takapūwāhia 18 October 2017 15 November 2017 13 December 2017 for Māori Land Succession/s, Trust Training Phone (04) 237 7922 from 10:30am - 1:30pm

T e R ū nanga o Toa Rangatira 6 Tikarohia te Marama Te Heke Mai Raro | 1997-2017 N g ā t i T o a I w i n e w s l e t t e r - Hōngongoi 2017 - Hongoeka Marae 20 Years 24. Putatara | This Putatara was blown (by Wiremu Grace) to start proceedings for the dawn opening of wharenui, April 19, 1997. 25. Hongoeka Flag | the original flag was made by the late Nan Warren, assisted by Uncle Brian Warren. 26. “Te Whakatuwheratanga o te Wharenui” T-Shirt | the first, original Hongoeka t-shirt design available on the opening day. 27. Pari (bodice) by Wiki Te Rangi | The Hongoeka whanau 1997 pare was worn by Usher Orzecki, as the puhi, being the first to enter the whare at Hongoeka whānau prepare for their 20yr 12. Stan's Photos | images of carvings in the dawn opening. commemoration day Sunday June 11, progress 28. Invitation | The original invitation to 2017. An exhibition of Hongoeka 13. Whakairo folder | Collation of various the whare opening, 19 April, 1997. Memorabilia is currently on display at the plans and notes etc related to wharenui 29. Special Photo Album | Te marae of collated items commemorating and carvings. Whakatuwheratanga o te Heke Mai Raro. people and events associated to the 14. Kiekie | A sample of kiekie, used for Photos of the opening. building, creating and opening of the tukutuku weaving 30. First Visitors Book | Visitors sign from meeting house, Te Heke Mai Raro was 15. Pingao | Pingao for the tukutuku was opening day. opened in 1997. collected in Tangimoana and led by Aunty Rere (Kale). CATALOGUE 16. Aunty Rere’s taniko purse | Aunty Rere 1. He Wawata | The dream to have a was a taniko weaver who made this item Marae at Hongoeka for a raffle to help fundraise. 2. Brown House | The quarry house 17. Tukutuku Graphs | Visual presentation Hongoeka whanau 1997 purchased in 1975. Commonly known as for whanau feedback prior to tukutuku ‘The Brown House’ starting. 3. Family Fair Poster | Fundraising event, 18. Erenora Puketapu-Hetet | Tukutuku 1975. research included a visit to Waiwhetu 4. Building blocks | people / whanau marae, hosted by (the late) Erenora donators of blocks for wharenui Puketapu | Hetet 5. Building plans | showing plans for 19. Tukutuku Log book | Record of people, wharenui, wharekai, ablutions time, dates when tukutuku work was 6. Image boards x 2 | Building / carried out Ngāti Toa School Kapa Haka 1997 renovating, various working bees, 20. Tukutuku folder | various working fundraising and social events graphs/patterns & related notes/panui 7. Rangihaeata photo | 1985: the 21. Sample tukutuku panel | this was Hongoeka News Rangihaeata whanau gifted land for a created to help decide colours for wharenui and urupa; thus investigated by background timber, kiekie dyes and - Hongoeka Memorabilia Exhibition is the late Wirihana Rangihaeata. practice patterns. still open to view. Contact Kohai Grace 8. Early Marae sketch | by Brian Gunson 22. Kowhaiwhai 1195-1997 | Concepts, 021 051 9915 9. Manu Kopere items drawings and plans. Dick Grace’s 10. Patariki Te Rei | the late Patariki Te handwritten kowhaiwhai meanings. - Hongoeka Marae Monthly Meetings Rei gave guidance and assistance to how 23. 3 paintings by Brian Gunson | are held every 3rd Monday from the wharenui would be depicted. Depicting Ngāti Toa’s migration from 7:00pm 11. Framed Photo of Carvers | Including Kawhia “Te Heke Mai Raro”; this name Mina Mita-Ngatai of Te Arawa who did the given for the wharenui. big carvings for the whare.

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 nanga o Toa Rangatira 7 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 - Hōngongoi 2017 - Taurapa Unveiling Countdown Aotea Opening “Setting a new direction, changing course, a new Mayor Mike Tana opened Countdown Aotea on 11 January this year. course for a more rewarding and prosperous Bringing with it 57 new jobs for the local community. future. The thought behind this was when Students from Rangikura School attended the opening and performed a haka to someone passes and stops to look at this carving mark the opening. and reads the kaupapa, they may think about the The carvings were completed by Nathan Rei and can be seen at the front of the direction they are on and may change building and in the stairwell of the supermarket. course" Nā Hermann Salzmann

Ngāti Toa Blessing Countdown Aotea

Jane Edwards, Roena Kaka, Herman Salzmann & Karewa Arthur You can find this wonderful piece of art down at the Porirua District Courts building. Nathan Rei carved pou for Countdown Aotea Wahine Toa Conference The Wahine Toa programme is a The Wahine Toa Leadership programme is Three Ngāti Toa young women were invited networking group of 20 Maori sponsored by the US Ambassador’s wife, Nancy to attend the conference. Bianca Elkington women (under 50 years old) who Gilbert. developed the Ngāti Toa Education were identified as holding programme offered 5 days per week after leadership qualities and school, Kelsea Elkington is part of the NZ achievements within their weightlifting development team and Alice communities and roles at Andrews is a founder director of 4 Sight work. Ranei Wineera-Parai, Porirua Consultancy. It was soul food for Māori Social Sector Trial Manager is one of women leaders to hear the stories of these women. They meet leadership success and development periodically through the year to options and share these with identified discuss leadership qualities from young Māori women who express Māori world views in various leadership in their lives. This was an Ranei Wineear-Parai and Nancy Gilbert settings. uplifting opportunity.

Paekakariki Holiday Park

Looking for somewhere to stay while attending Matatini 2019? Look no further than Paekakariki Holiday Park! A relaxed holiday park in the small coastal township of Paekakariki. A 45 minute drive from Wellington City, Cabin Accommodation, Power & Tent Sites, Lodge, Dog Friendly Camping 180 Wellington Road, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki | Phone (04) 292 8292

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Sariah Wineera Shalae Salmon

Sariah Wineera started playing basketball at age 13, after switching Shalae Salmon, daughter of Melody and Jason Salmon, and from Netball due to her commitment to not play sport on Sundays. moko to Roena McCarthy recently finished her freshman Her strength and physical presence on the court helped her play year (1st year) in May at Brigham Young University, in Provo Division 1 in the Qld South Rep age group teams, the Qld School Rep Utah, on a full 4 year Basketball Scholarship. She plays in the teams and the Qld State competitions. She helped many of those Division 1, West Coast Conference, where her team finished teams go on to be Division champions. This culminated, under the runners up in their conference, just missing out on the NCAA private coaching of her father, Donal Wineera, in her selection for Tournament. This year they have high expectations to win the Qld South State U16 Women's team as a top scoring 2 their conference and make the NCAA Tournament. Shalae guard. Balancing church, school and sport was hard in her senior started 9 games as a freshman, and hopes as a sophomore years and after her graduation from high school in 2015, Sariah had (2nd year), she’ll be able to permanently secure a spot as a no major scholarship opportunities in the USA. starter.

She attended the Brian Kerle Basketball Academy in 2016, ‘Its been a huge adjustment leaving home, and living the undertaking a rigorous intensive training program looking at all American lifestyle. We train 2-3 hours a day, and the pace of aspects of her game and played in the SBL and QBL women's basketball is way faster, and physical.’ But I’ve enjoyed the leagues. whole experience, meeting new people, and especially my team mates and coaches who have made me feel really Her father decided to scout out a few Division 1 colleges she wanted welcomed. to attend, sending recent footage and her academic record. Within 3 weeks, she ended up with over 45 full ride scholarship offers at Having a 6 week break, she couldn’t wait to come home, eat varying college Division levels and had a whirlwind recruitment some ‘real’ food and hang out with her family and cousins. It process ending with her selecting to play for and attend Utah Valley was the perfect remedy, before heading back last month to University, Orem Utah. She has found the transition to life in the start her pre-season training. USA challenging, especially being so far away from family and friends. Also the weather is very different, trading the golden sands If you want to watch her games live, which starts this of surfers paradise for the white snow of Utah. She has done well December, visit. www.byutv.com academically and has found some great support on and off the court.

When asked what's the best and worst of her college experience Sariah said,"Best thing, growing up and not having parents haha" and "Worst thing, being alone and not having parents". "The opportunity to play college ball is truly a dream come true. With blood, sweat and tears I was able to say "Mum I made it!". Honestly I owe everything to my parents, they have guided and pushed me the whole way to be the person I am today." (Sariah is the granddaughter of Waina Wineera).

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NZ Māori National Basketball We would like to congratulate and acknowledge all of our players, coaches, parents and supporters who were part of the NZ Māori Basketball Tournament for 2017 held in February over a weekend in Rotorua.

Our teams did extremely well with the following achieving top 3 placings:

Toa U17 Boys | 1st place (beat Te Awa Kairangi in final) Toa U9 Boys | 1st place (beat Tainui in final) Koata U17 Boys Div 2 | 1st place (beat Te Arawa in final) Toa Men’s | 2nd place (lost to Tainui in final) Toa U15 Girls | 2nd place (lost to Te Arawa in final) Toa U11 Boys | 3rd place (beat Te Arawa in play off)

We would like to give a special thanks to our coaches who did a FANTASTIC job. We have some great young coahes on board who coahed and played at the tournament.

Autumn Karatau-Te Kuru | Softball Ko Autumn Karatau-Te Kuru ahau. Our Manawatū team recently competed in the NATIONALS U17 tournament in Pukekohe. It was a fantastic opportunity not only for ourselves as players but for Manawatū Softball as it has been a few years since Manawatū has participated in that age group at a national level. “After the tourney Israel Nukunuku finalised the selection of the ISA New Zealand Boys U17 team to Europe (Prague and Copenhagen) in May 2017, based on nominations and performance in tournaments over the last two years”. I was re-selected and named in the 2017 squad! In order to participate & attend, I need to fundraise $4950 in a short few weeks. I’ve been very fortunate to receive a sports funding grant from my iwi Ngāti Toarangatira. This covered the player contribution for nationals, a new catchers glove as well as securing my spot to participate on the Europe tour. A huge mihi of thanks to Ngāti Toarangatira for supporting me. I'm looking forward to the next challenge as this will be a truly outstanding and exciting opportunity to not only compete at that level but to also have a rewarding and life enriching experience.

Ngā mihi, Autumn Karatau – Te Kuru Manawatū vs Hawkes Bay, Tairawhiti & Wellington

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Tyree Gunn | BDes (Hons) Bianca Elkington | MEd

The Rūnanga would like to Bianca Elkington graduated with a Master of Education say a big congratulations with Merit, from Victoria University on 15 December 2016. to Tyree Gunn who graduated from Massey Her passion is working with Māori learners and their University in Wellington whānau to achieve educational success. with a Bachelor of Design in May. Marama Elkington | Waka Ama Champ 2017 First Class Honours.

Kei whea kē mai te pai o te mahi nei!

Te Oraeti Rei & NathanJershon & BiancaRei Elkington

We would like to congratulate Te Oraeti and Nathan Rei both graduating with Bachelor degrees from Te Wānanga O Raukawa and Te Wānanga O Aotearoa.

Te Oraeti Rei graduated with a Bachelors in Matauranga Māori.

Nathan Rei Senior graduated with a Bachelors in Māori Art & Design and a Level 5 Diploma in Mixed Media Art and Level 5 Diploma in Adult Education from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. 2. Marama Elkington competently raced 1.38.56hrs in a 18km to medal GOLD, and win four minutes ahead of New 1. W6 J19 Women – NZ Elite Team – Marama was the Captain Caledonia - Suzanne Wahngoj taking the SILVER medal and Caller for the race, directing her team through the 27km 1.40.41hrs and Ioana Turia from Cook Islands placing with distance paddled in 2.18.21hrs, being the winners of the Gold a BRONZE in a time of 1.43.09hrs. Medal, setting their names in the history books for winning at the first “Elite World’s Long Distance Event” currently, 2017, in Marama expected the race to be more competitive, but was Tahiti. grateful to participate in the privilege to represent her country Aotearoa – New Zealand. Now, she focusses on The Six-Woman team dominated the race two minutes ahead of working towards world ranking in the Premier Division at the hosts Tahiti, who ranked second place with a time of the age of 19yrs for the 2018 IVF World Sprints again, in 2.20.15hrs – Australia ranked third place with a time of Tahiti. 2.35.02hrs.

A five month plan where all paddlers to attend fortnightly training camps and competeing in long distance races – imagine racing 32km, this became second-nature for this champion young women, a demonstration of their true inner strength, facing all adversities to achieve the pathway of kotahitanga – united on the water as a team of champion young women who have taken on the world in Tahiti 2017.

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WHAKATŪ MARAE COMMITTEE

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TAKAPŪWĀHIA MARAE COMMITTEE

Takapūwāhia Marae Committee meetings are held at 6:00pm, every second Tuesday of each month.

HONGOEKA MARAE COMMITTEE

Steven Gunson | Chairperson Maikara Thorpe | Vice-Chair Tony McMillan | Treasurer Patrick Grace | Secretary Sandra McGill | Booking Officer | [email protected] for bookings Trevor Kale, Jensen Parata, Brian and Pat Gunson | Property Officers Moana Parata & Miria Pomare | Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Board Members Monthly Hongoeka Marae Committee meetings are held at 7:00pm, every third Monday of each month.

WAIRAU MARAE COMMITTEE

Due to flooding, Wairau Marae varies their venue/s

Tracey Williams | Contact | [email protected]

Ka Mate Guidelines

Read more on the purpose of the guideline as to when attribution is required under the 'Haka Ka Mate Attribution Act 2014 GUIDELINE' | click HERE

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Singlets, T-shirts (long & short sleeve), Zipped Hoodies

Ngāti Toa down right sleeve, Warrior design on back Baby Onesie Rangatahi or Rangatira down left sleeve or leave blank. Small Ngāti Ahi kaa design on back Toa top left front. Apparel Price List Adult Hoodies $42 Children's Hoodies $35 Zip-Up Hoodie for Children $40 Zip-Up Hoodie for Adults $50 Adult crew neck $38 Adult crew neck $30 T-Shirt, Short Sleeve $20 Create your own design using this template T-Shirt, Long Sleeve $25 Singlet $19 Baby Onesie $15 Shorts $30

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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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Youth Educational Activities Grant is available once every 2 years. Apply HERE | YEAG http://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/grant-forms/youth-educational-activities-grant-application/

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