Te Panui Runaka

KAhuru-kai-paeka – April 2014

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Leah Wilson nō Waihōpai.

Tēnei marama

• Launch of Te Korowai Strategy pgs 4-5, 38-39 • International success for Ngāi Tahu cyclist pg 13 • Booker Prize winner visits West Coast pgs 7, 8 • An Italian war pilgrimage pg 30 • Te Ahikaaroa to visit Greece pg 11 • Rangatahi wānanga pg 31

1 Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

E ngā tini aituā The Te Pūtahitanga team are out The implementation of the strategy o te wā, hanatū and about with their road show will assist us in better managing rā ki te kāinga providing information on what the the future of the Kaikōura marine wairua i te structure will look like and more environment and the richness rangi, ā, okioki importantly asking the hauora of resources that supports the mai rā. Rātou organisations and whānau members economic, social and cultural future ki a rātou. for feedback and advice. of the Kaikōura community. Tātou ki a tātou. Mauri ora ki a tātou. Kei aku In other recent developments On Saturday 12 April, the Waitaha rangatira huri noa i te motu, ka nui around Te Waipounamu, Te Cultural Council Trust hosted the te mihi, ka nui te māriri ki a koutou Rūnanga o Kaikōura hosted the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Regional i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā. Prime Minister and officials for the competition. Ten groups competed Tēnā rā tātou katoa. announcement by the Conservation this year to represent Waitaha Minister Nick Smith of the Kaikōura at the national senior kapa haka Last month marked a significant Marine Management Bill. The Bill, competition, Te Matatini 2015, event for the nine iwi of Te once passed by Parliament, will including, eight from Canterbury, Te Waipounamu with the signing of provide for a new marine reserve, Iti o Tahuna from Queenstown, and Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, a whale and fur seal sanctuary, five Ngā Tumu ki Otago from Dunedin. the Whānau Ora Commissioning customary fishing areas and new Three groups qualified to represent Agency contract with Te Puni recreational fishing regulations. Waitaha at Te Matatini 2015. Kōkiri. Minister Tariana Turia is very excited and thrilled with the Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura has worked I would like to acknowledge the expertise and experience of the closely with Te Korowai o Te Tai Waitaha Council for organising an organisation to assist and help build o Marokura with this project from awesome event, which was enjoyed whānau capacity in Te Waipounamu its inception, working alongside by all who attended. Also I extend and empower whānau to create Kaikōura communities to drive the a mihi to all the participating their own pathways. kaupapa. groups who have worked hard with composing and practicing their Kaiwhakahaere tuarua Lisa We are all immensely proud of programme for the competition over Tumahai has been elected as interim the outcome. The philosophy the past several months. chair of Te Taumata, the governance underpinning Te Korowai was group mandated to make decisions adapted from the Fiordland Congratulations to Ngā Manu a on behalf of the iwi shareholders of Guardians, where, in 1995, a group Tāne, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi Te Pūtahitanga. of commercial and recreational and Te Pao a Tahu, who will fishers, Ngāi Tahu, tourism be representing Waitaha at Te Te Taumata are currently recruiting operators, environmentalists, Matatini, and on behalf of Ngāi directors for Te Pūtahitanga. marine scientists and community Tahu whānui we wish you all the Once this recruitment process is representatives came together to best at Te Matatini. finished, the process to fulfill further address the escalating pressures on positions will commence. the marine environment. Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura

He pēpi Nau mai haere mai ki a Kaitatea Leith Hepi. A second son for Tom and Leiani Hepi, born on 15 February, weighing 6 pound 10 ounces. He is a little brother for Kahurangi and new moko for Jeff and Carol Reardon and Tom and Airini Hepi.

Proud big brother Kahurangi holding his little brother Kaitatea.

2 Wairau Bar visit On 13-14 February Department of Conservation board The visit also included a trip to Grovetown Lagoon, a members, Gina Solomon and Amelia Taylor attended freshwater wetland just outside Blenheim. The lagoon a hui in Blenheim. Day two included a site visit to is being restored to create a healthy habitat for fish and the Wairau Bar, visiting various wāhi tapu sites and birdlife. historical areas. Richard Bradley and Judith McDonald from Rangitāne explained the history of this area, Volunteers have been at the heart of the restoration pointing out specific places where tangata whenua which is a combined effort between mana whenua, the gathered a variety of kai to feed their whānau. To the Grovetown community, Department of Conservation, right of the Wairau Bar you could see Parinui o Whiti Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council and the NZ overlooking this magnificent piece of paradise. Landcare Trust.

Hui members gather to learn more about the Wairau Bar. The hui focused on history, wāhi tapu sites and mahinga kai.

Visit by His Highness Dr Majid Sultan Al Qassim The Department of Conservation recently brought His Highness Majid Al Qassim from the United Arab Emirates to visit Takahanga Marae. His Highness and his entourage were not visiting in their royal capacity but to enjoy a cultural experience. It was a pleasure to host them and share our kawa and tikanga with them. They are very passionate about the environment and did notice many similarities between both our cultures.

Profile of the month “Our family was made up of two and I was the younger Norman Kerei Keepa of the first whānau. I had a wonderful older brother, Norman Kerei Keepa looks back on his childhood, John, who was like a mentor to me and he was the remembering how he grew up feeling Māori but looking one who took me on a hīkoi to learn about resource Pākehā, thanks to his Scottish family connections on his management - without me actually knowing I was mother’s side. He tells us the Māori tamariki wouldn’t learning. He was an avid hunter, so he would take me play with him. To them, he looked Pākehā but the in the hills to teach me the rongoā plants and how to Pākehā wouldn’t play with him as he was half-caste. He use their health properties. He had learnt from our felt he grew up in a very awkward place as a result and grandmother, Mahara Kerei Keepa, and he showed me tended to lean toward finding whānau groups outside his how to get a feed in the bush and how Papatūānuku childhood. was going to supply it all to us while we were there. He taught me the pounamu trails and wāhi tapu sites right “As I moved into teenage years, I was attracted to down the coast, out to the back of Hanmer and all of motorcycles and also motorcycle gangs as I felt accepted those areas. I was a very fortunate man, to not only have regardless of race.” my older brother (John), as a father figure but also a mentor.” It was tough from that perspective but great from another, as he had a Scottish mother who was tough After leaving school Norm became a butcher and then he and a Māori father, who was involved in all political brought a farm on the West Coast. Through those early spheres including the Kaikōura Council and a number of years he was able to apply all of those teachings. It was community organisations; and who did a lot of his work then that he realised the damage that was being caused from home. to our lands by farming activity.

3 “We had lost touch with the fact that Papatūānuku, At 32, Norm was diagnosed with chronic lymphatic the rivers and the streams were the blood veins. The leukemia (CLL). He was then farming and married with wetlands (the repo) were her kidneys and they were a young family and a mortgage and given six months to being ploughed under and the rivers were not being two years to live. At first he felt very sorry for himself. protected. That turned into anger and he started to lash out and project his anger on others. But gradually he became It was after this that Norm threw himself into resource more accepting and realised he had two choices –roll management at Takahanga Marae and listened to the old over and die, or get cracking. people like Bill Solomon, Tini King and Darcia Solomon. He says they helped him and told him not to be afraid to Norm says he was fortunate that he had a big mortgage learn. and three kids. Fortunate because he had to put his head down and arse up and work like hell to clear the That was Norm’s start in resource management. He mortgage and make sure his kids’ education was sorted now believes it was a lifestyle he lived from boyhood in and the family was secure. Four years passed and the Ōaro, and having his own awa flowing past him, to being disease didn’t shift and he felt he was living on borrowed taught by many of the old ones on how to care for and time. He was always tired, overworked and losing time maintain the awa. with his family - so he decided to “let it be”. However, he did not feel comfortable sitting back and waiting “You learn by watching the tuna, the inanga, all going to go to the Ōaro urupā, he decided to throw himself up at different times, but you also got a clip in the ear if into resource management in the hope of making a you got it wrong. If you took the tuna at the wrong time difference. - when they should be breeding for example - and took them home, you were always told to put them back.” Norm started to look at all the things in his life that were causing stress and went through a programme called This is where Norm learned how to be a kaitiaki. “Breathing,” which took him back to his indigenous past. The course encouraged him to confront his personal issues and he realised he was able to heal himself. He went back to his original medicines, he spoke to people like Aunty Lena Beaton and Karen Starkey and he had great support from those within Māori health. Norm believes that using both modern and traditional medicines and methods helped beat this sickness. He felt that he had a korowai placed around his shoulders from his tīpuna and remembers hearing his grandmother’s words in his ears saying, “it’s not your time boy”, and he knew he was as safe as houses.

Whakapapa is important to Norm but so too is teaching the knowledge of where and how our people lived and ate. He says it is not just about looking at whakapapa and seeing a name, it is also about who that person was, what he or she achieved, where they lived and why they lived there. Norm feels very fortunate and is grateful to the many people who are and have been in his life on this journey.

Norman finished our kōrero by saying these beautiful words for people out there who may be going through similar things: “Have good health and be in the here and now, not concerned about your past. You cannot change Norman Kerei Keepa. that. Be concerned about the future as you can change that.”

Launch of Te Korowai Strategy Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura, the Kaikōura Marine government in 2012 for consideration. The strategy is Guardians (Te Korowai) is a group comprising iwi the group’s vision for the protection and sustainable and the community, which was established to provide use of the Kaikōura marine environment. It proposes leadership on management of the marine environment integrated use of a number of marine protection and in Kaikōura. fisheries mechanisms to manage coastal and marine resources. Te Korowai worked closely with the community and interested parties over several years, and then presented The current membership of Te Korowai includes the Kaikōura Marine Strategy to the New Zealand representatives from:

4 • Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura seismic survey activities. This also directly benefits • Ngāti Kurī of Ngāi Tahu the tourism industry. • Recreational fishers • A New Zealand fur seal sanctuary at Ōhau Point to • Kaikōura Boating Club limit human disturbance to fur seals while allowing • Local commercial fishers (rock lobster, pāua and the public to view the colony from a safe distance. inshore finfish) • A new marine reserve that will encompass the • Charter fishing operators Kaikōura canyon area and connect to the coast south • Tourism operators of the Kaikōura township. • The Kaikōura branch of the Royal Forest and Bird • Two taiapure fisheries to provide traditional food Society gathering areas around Kaikōura Peninsula that will allow commercial fishing to continue. The Kaikōura (Te Tai o Marokura) Marine Management • Three mātaitai reserves where the commercial Bill was drafted to implement key elements of the fishing will be prohibited to protect traditional food strategy. The purpose of the bill is to establish marine gathering areas and allow for recreational fishing. protection and sustainable fisheries measures within the • An advisory committee and conservation matters in Kaikōura marine environment. the Kaikōura marine area.

These include: For further information on the Kaikōura Marine • The creation of a whale sanctuary to protect whales Management Bill go to www.doc.govt.nz/kaikoura- and their habitat by limiting potential risks from marine

From Left to right: Larnce Wichman Chair of Te Korowai. Darcia and Raewyn Solomon. Tā Mark Solomon, Chair of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura.

Poroporoaki o Te Pōhā o Tohu Raumati The weekend of April 5-6 was the poroporoaki of These are the stories and memories we tell our our wharekai Te Pōhā o Tohu Raumati, which ran in mokopuna - stories passed down through the conjunction with our archiving hui. Many of our Ngāti generations. Kurī whānau came together over the weekend to hear the stories of the building of our marae at Takahanga. On Sunday morning, Cliff Whiting talked about the preparation and build of the wharenui Marukaitātea. Archaeologist Michael Trotter, Tā Tipene O’Regan, Some of those people who were there at the beginning Trevor Howse, Cliff Whiting, Tā Mark Solomon and our are still here today. Many were the little tamariki kaumātua told stories of the early preparation for the running around at that time who now have their own building of our wharenui and wharekai. children.

Although many knew most of the stories, there were Many fond memories were shared, especially about other significant parts of our history that we discovered Uncle Bill Solomon, who was our upoko for many years. and are able to fit into the larger picture of Ngāi Tahu His wairua and that of his father and the many tipuna history. It was a beautiful weekend of learning. before him, is still alive and flowing at Takahanga Marae today. At one stage during the afternoon, I saw and smelt the odour of burnt sugar coming from the kitchen. It took Sunday finished with our hākari and then the me back to the days of Aunty Lena Beaton, who was one poroporoaki of the wharekai. Although in some ways it of our kaumātua and cooks for many years. was a sad time, it was also a happy time coming together to share memories and see a lot of archived footage. We It was well known that our lovely Aunty Lena often are all excited for the building and opening of our new burnt something in the kitchen. So not only do her wharekai over the next few months. memories remain but also those traits are coming through this generation.

5 Kaumātua dinner Saturday night was a kaumātua dinner and our rangatahi performed kapa haka to entertain our kaumātua ātaahua.

From left Michael Trotter, Cliff Whiting, Trevor Howse, Tā Tipene From left, Hariata Manawatu, Reo Solomon, Haromi Taylor and O’Regan, Darcia Solomon and Tā Mark Solomon. Hinga Fell.

Banners Across the Sand On Saturday 15 February approximately 350 Kaikōura residents came together in a peaceful campaign against proposed seismic testing and deep sea oil drilling in the Pegasus basin of the coast of Kaikōura.

Banners Across the Sand was a campaign throughout the South Island. Everyone gathered in the West End car park and marched through town toward the beach by Whale Watch Kaikōura. People brought along their banners and stood once again in unity, with a haka to complete the day. He mahi pai, tātou.

Protestors on the beach.

Kaikōura residents coming together to protest against proposed offshore oil drilling.

6 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

Kāi Tahu whānau, tēnā koutou, kai te mihi ki a koutou. It’s nearly time to grab our blankets and bed socks and Kia ora whānau, another busy month and a few more snuggle by the fire with our whānau. Before moving on, busy months ahead of us. The year is going so fast and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae would like to extend our soon it will be time to open up our marae. Exciting times heartfelt aroha to all our whanauka, who have lost loved to come. Autumn is here and we should all be starting to ones over the past months. Our thoughts go to you all. get wood and coal for our cold winter.

Rā whānau A big happy birthday to everyone who enjoyed birthdays Blossom Meihana-Eiffie, Karley Tauwhare, Sue Meihana in March. We hope you all had a lovely time with Tiare Mason-Couston. Arohamai if whānau birthdays whānau, and friends. Those celebrating birthdays this are not mentioned, however a big rā whānau. month are Tanya Weepu, Joe Mason, Julie Campbell,

The Luminaries On 13 March, Poutini Ngāi Tahu, Makaawhio me Ngāti A large part of the wonderful story of The Luminaries Waewae, along with Arahura Kōhanga and Hokitika is based at Arahura, with a character named Te Rau Primary, had the honour of welcoming Eleanor Catton, Tauwhare and a story that acknowledges Poutini Ngāi author of The Luminaries to Arahura. Tahu as tangata whenua.

Eleanor Catton with Tauwhare desendants, Makaire Tainui and Lucy Tonihi. School children gather to meet Eleanor Catton.

Kaumātua Rūnanga business Our lovely kaumātua are still meeting every week on Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each Wednesdays. They gather and share all their beauty. If month, from 11am -3pm. Kapa haka class is fortnightly anyone is interested in going along, please contact Karen from 5-6pm. Ngāti Waewae te reo class is held weekly Coakley on 03 755-5023 or 027 865-7524. on a Wednesday, from 5pm-7pm for beginners and intermediate levels. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura Marae development phone 03 755-6451 or email Hamiria.Hutana@ngaitahu. The official opening of the Arahura Whare Tipuna is iwi.nz Friday, 21 November. We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui The dawn ceremony (blessing) is to be held at 6am, with Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any the official marae opening pōwhiri to be held at 10am, news and photos to [email protected] or Friday 21 November. phone 03 755-6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

7 Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te whakamiha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio The weather has continued to be all over the place, with ki a koutou. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā balmy summer conditions drawing us outside and heavy mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou rain forcing us back in. An early sprinkling of huka on o ia whānau, ia hapū, ia iwi kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te Ka Tiritiri o te Moana, brought with it a wintery blast, ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te but only for the briefest of moments. Life has continued rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. to be busy for us and our members. Tēnā anō tātou katoa.

Kairuruku kaumātua We recently appointed and welcomed Marie Mahuika- Already, a rōpū have visited whānau members who Forsyth back in a new kaumātua coordination role for are resident at Allen Bryant Rest Home and Mawhera our rūnanga. Marie will be responsible for setting up (Greymouth) Kowhai Manor, sharing morning tea, and managing an activities calendar developed for our whanaukataka and waiata. Another visit is being kaumātua based on feedback she gathers following organised as I write. By all accounts everyone enjoyed consultation with our Westland and Greymouth-based the chance to socialise and catch-up. kaumātua.

Star-struck by The Luminaries Last month we joined Ngāti Waewae to welcome 2013 Her warmth and generosity were clear to everyone and Booker Prize award winner, Eleanor Catton, to Hokitika I heard that our tamariki from local Hokitika Primary with a pōwhiri at Arahura Marae. School bi-lingual unit were so motivated when she shared her writing experiences with us that when they Eleanor’s winning novel, The Luminaries is set in returned to kura, all they wanted to do was to write. Hokitika in 1866, at the time of the gold rushes. A fair chunk of the story (a murder mystery) is set in the Eleanor is a warm and generous person and she was Arahura Valley. Pounamu, Arahura, Mahitahi, and truly humbled by her first experience on the marae, as Poutini Ngāi Tahu all feature - and one of the central were the rest of her entourage - her UK publisher and characters is Te Rau Tauwhare. editor Max, her TV producer Andrew and her boyfriend Steve. Despite her sudden fame and constant pressure of television cameras following her every move, (yes even here on Te Tai o Poutini), we were able to offer some respite while she was with us.

From left, Andrew Woodhead, Steve Toussaint, Max Porter and Eleanor Catton. Tamariki listen to the manuhiri.

8 Everyone was delighted to have their photo taken with Eleanor Catton.

Maramataka Communication We have a number of wānaka and hui coming up over Our next edition of Ka tangi te kōkō is due this month. the next few months, so please save the dates, mark your If you have stories you would like to share with our Kāti calendars. Nau mai, haere mai. Māhaki whānau for our next edition due for issue at the end of June, please send news and photos to Hui rūnanganui – executive meetings [email protected] or post a hard copy to Our 2014 hui schedule has been confirmed and is PO Box 225, Hokitika 7842. available on our website, www.makaawhio.maori.nz. The next scheduled hui set for 9.30am on 7 June in In addition to our quarterly newsletter, you can keep Hokitika. Members are welcome to attend, but should in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s RSVP via office for catering purposes. happening through our web page: www.makaawhio. maori.nz, Facebook, our blog: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz Wānaka marae – 30 May - 2 June or twitter: @makaawhio, or pick up the phone and give us a call on phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. Starting from Friday evening at 7pm, we will be holding a wānaka marae focusing on whaikōrero, karanga, Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora. waiata and kōrero māhaki. Through participation, you will learn some of the skills required to tautoko our marae and hapū. Please contact the office to reserve your place (0800 955 007). Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Rā whānau Happy birthday to those who celebrated March birthdays: Peter Couch, Christine Korako, Manaia Rehu, Catherine Couch, Meikiwa Princess, Joseph Tyro, Herena Stone, Ripeka Paraone, Reia Martyers, Michael Johnson, Cushla Dwyer, Hana Rakena, Steve Rangirananga, Andrea Read, Aston Rakena and Reuben Couch.

Sporting achievement Rangitane Thompson “Ekea te puhitaioreore.” During continue his development in the game. Rangitane would the last school holidays, Rangitane was invited to like to give a big thank you to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke attend Touch New Zealand’s National Youth Academy for their support which helped make it possible for him alongside 70 of the country’s most promising boys and to attend the academy. girls. Rangitane was also selected for the Canterbury under-17 The academy was held in Rotorua over four days. mixed team, which recently participated at the Youth While there, Rangitane received coaching on all aspects Touch Nationals held in Papamoa, in the Bay of Plenty. of the game from some of New Zealand’s top touch Rangitane captained the team and played the games coaches. He gained a lot from the experience and will with speed, skill, commitment, leadership, and maturity;

9 and although the team didn’t make the finals, they all gave their best and can be proud. Rangitane would like to thank all those who supported his fund-raising efforts including Ngāi Tahu, Pete Lyman and Deane McKenzie from Ngāi Tahu Property for their personal contributions. Also a massive kia ora to Whaia Tere and all the whānau at Te Hohepa Kōhanga Reo. We would especially like to thank Uncle Joe Briggs, who took awesome care of us during the tournament. We send our love and hope your journey back to full health is a speedy one. After departing Uncle Joe’s home, we travelled to Manaia on the Coromandel and stayed with Mike, Bonie and Toko Baker, visiting the whenua of Rangitane Thompson. Ngāti Whanaunga. Finally we want to say how proud we are of Rangitāne Our stay was absolutely beautiful. It was also great to and may he continue to do well in life. catch up with cousin Mariata and John in Tokoroa and Love Mum and Dad. see the great work they are doing in their community.

Wānaka Ora Wānaka/Wānanga for our purposes, refers to a forum we strive to achieve as a result of having wānaka for or educational seminar that we, as whānau of Te Hapū example: that cultural practices at Rāpaki are alive, Ngāti Wheke, have an opportunity to participate in, well, safe, and known by as many whānau members as and to learn what and why particular tikanga and kawa possible. are used at Rāpaki Marae during formal ceremonies such as pōwhiri or tangi. The word ‘Ora’ reiterates what Ripeka Paraone, as the portfolio holder for Culture and Identity, will lead this project on behalf of THoNW Inc. Rev. Maurice Gray has been invited to facilitate our Wānaka Ora. Decisions made during the process of identifying and learning what the tikanga and kawa is for Rāpaki, will be done according to ‘lore’ then communicated to the wider whānau of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke via our ‘law’ identity Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated.

Please email your contact details to Yvette at the office [email protected] if you would like to be notified about future Wānaka Ora. The next Wānaka Ora is tentatively planned for a Sunday, 10am-3pm, towards the end of April or May. Please bring a plate to share Whānau who attended a preliminary Wānaka Ora with Rev. Maurice Gray. Photograph by Kerepeti Paraone. kai. An application has been submitted to the Ngāi Tahu Fund requesting funds to support this initiative.

Waitangi Day Waitangi Day 2014 at Rāpaki was a fabulous day for all involved and we would like to convey our grateful thanks to our sponsor, Te Poho o Tamatea Charitable Trust, with koha from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Ngāi Tahu Seafood and Ngāi Tahu Property.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke hosted Christchurch Mayor Honourable Waitangi Day Rāpaki included the Citizenship Ceremony for Lianne Dalziel, MPs and others on Waitangi Day 2014. Photo citizens from 11 different countries. Photo Warren Trotter. Kerepeti Paraone.

10 Te Ahikaaroa to travel to Greece Te Ahikaaroa Kapa Haka are fundraising to travel to Greece in August to perform at the 52nd Lefkas International Folklore Festival.

The group supported Waitangi Day at Rāpaki with a haka pōwhiri. They also fed the more than 200 people in attendance and then completed the day with a few items after the citizenship ceremony. Te Ahikaaroa is the first kapa haka to be invited to perform at the Lefkas Festival in Greece.

Te Ahikaaroa Kapa Haka performing at Rāpaki. Photo courtesy of Warren Trotter.

Rāpaki triathlon On 8 March, whānau and friends from Te Rāpaki o Te It is our desire that this triathlon will become an annual Rakiwhakaputa participated in the Rāpaki triathlon, event. which included a 1km swim, 10km bike ride and a 3km run. I wish to thank Te Poho o Tamatea Charitable Trust for funding this event and all participants and supporters Twelve teams competed in this triathalon with all teams for making it a memorable day. Individual awards went successfully completing the course. Some individuals to Mutu Stone, Tauira Takurua and Waiariki Parata. extended themselves by completing all three disciplines. Nā Brett Lee.

Whānau wellbeing and whakawhanaukataka was the kaupapa o te rā. Our whānau are often so busy and pre-occupied with rūnanga business that we neglect to enjoy each other’s company. Another reason for running this event is to provide some pathways for our rakatahi to reconnect with their marae via sports and whanaukataka. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

Contributing time and effort into developing our rakatahi to be the leaders of tomorrow is imperative. Our new Whare Tipuna was built for them.

Third placegetters, whānau Korako – James, Tutehounuku, Nicholas with Brett Lee.

Second placegetters, Laura Watson, Teresa Butler and Keela First placegetters, whānau Dell-Hartgers – Sean, Jerry and Kirstan. Atkinson.

11 Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Ngā mate “Ranga-maomao ka taka ki runga o Nukutuaura, e kore To our Rongomaiwāhine whānau, our Te Ataarangi ā muri e hokia.” He reo aroha tēnei ki a koutou katoa i whānau ki Te Wairoa he mihi nui rawa atu ki a koutou manaaki nei i a mātou te whānau Crofts i te ngarotanga katoa, nā koutou mātou i tiaki i tōnā wā matenga. To our o tō mātou nei pāpā a John (Johno). It has been nearly whānau at Tuahiwi, who supported my brother, sisters three months since the passing of our father and words and our mokopuna while they waited for our father to cannot express the way we feel about how you all return home, your aroha helped my whānau so much. supported us before, during and after his tangi. There Please accept this as a personal thank you for your are so many of you who walked the journey with us and aroha, manaakitanga me tā koutou koha hoki. “Aroha are still by our sides; we will never ever forget your love. atu, aroha mai.” Nā Liz Kereru.

Thank you to everyone who supported us at the time of our father’s tangi.

Today is Monday 1, April, a sad day for our whānau, like every other Monday will be. We lost our beloved boy, Aston Bennett on 3 March. Aston was the son of our eldest brother, Daniel Bennett, mokopuna of Ila and Brain Howse, loved mokopuna of the late Thomas Bennett, loved precious nephew of Tini, Iola, Michael- Francis, Adam, Josephine and the late Dominic, and loved darling nephew of Robert Ngahoro.

We thank our wonderful aunties, sisters of our mum, Ila Aston “Auntie Toko, Aroha, Ngawini and Devene;” and also to Bennett. our Uncle Charlie and Aunty Mere, thank you. To our cousins, Tim, Koral-Ann and Peter, boy - we love you. Ngawini and Devene in the kitchen and the dining room. We would also like to thank Aunty Pat and the Anglem Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa, Iola Bennett. cousins, our aunts, uncles and cousins, who all helped Rest In Peace my Darling.

He pēpi “Nau mai e moko, kia mihi atu ahau.” Big congratulations to my big sister, Wendi Crofts, on the arrival of her first great-grandchild, Carlia-Ri Sheyenne Aroha Tuira, who was born on Tuesday 1 April at 6.54 am at Christchurch Women’s Hospital. She weighed 7.5 pounds and was 50cms long, with lots of beautiful hair.

A beautiful daughter, who will be smothered with love from her mummy and daddy. Big loves to “pou pou” Alex and “big mum” Aroha Tuira on the arrival of their first grandchild. A very exciting time for the Crofts, Wharehinga, Tuira and Smart whānau. Nā Liz Kereru.

Carlia-Ri Sheyenne Aroha Tuira.

12 Mason Tahuaroa Reeves was born on 26 February in Perth, to proud parents, Issac Tahuaroa Reeves and Holly Callo.

Another beautiful moko for Billy and Dawn Reeves.

Mason Tahuaroa Reeves.

Kapa haka inspiration “Tahupōtiki, taku tupuna, hoki wairua mai arohaina After a very long retirement from the performing arts e………..” There is a saying that the kūmara never arena and after only burying our father in January this speaks about its own sweetness but this kūmara is year, they both decided to support the kaupapa when going to acknowledge her two older sisters, Jenny the karanga was put out by our whāngai brother, Pita Buchanan and Reimona Crofts for their kaha and māia Peawini and our Brennan whānau. You’re both truly an to throw themselves amongst the wolves and stand in inspiration for us your whānau and we love you both a competing team for the Waitaha Regional Kapa Haka very much. “Maranga Mai.” competitions. Nā Liz Kereru.

International success for Ngāi Tahu cyclist Dylan Kennett (Ngāi Tahu, Tuahiwi) is a 19-year-old older brother Josh (21) spent the first few years of their making rapid progress as a New Zealand representative -upbringing in the original Cox house in Tuahiwi. track cyclist. He is rated number one in the world for scratch racing by the world cycling governing body, the After playing age group rugby for a number of years Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and looks likely to - often for South Canterbury - Dylan took up cycling ride for New Zealand at the Glasgow Commonwealth five years ago He made an instant impact on the sport Games in July, as part of the men’s team pursuit and by dominating his under-17 age group and winning possibly the scratch race event. five New Zealand titles from six events at the national championships. He then won 10 more national titles Dylan won three silver and three bronze medals at over the next two years as an under-19 competitor. the Junior World Championships in the six events he contested, and as a result, he made the last four He recently won a bronze medal at his first senior track nominations at last year’s Halberg Awards for the world championships in Cali, Colombia as a member Emerging Talent award, where he lost out to golfer, of the New Zealand men’s team pursuit and two weeks Lydia Ko. later he won three New Zealand titles and two silver medals, which made him the most successful senior Dylan is the son of Craig and Caryl Kennett. Craig is male athlete at this year’s New Zealand championships. the eldest son of Karolyn Kennett, daughter of Whitu (nee Huria) and Leonard Cox of Tuahiwi. Dylan and his He heads to Europe early April to the BikeNZ base

Dylan Kennett, centre, winner of the Individual Pursuit at the NZ National Cycling Championships with Patrick Bevan, left and Aaron From left, Dylan Kennett, Piet Bulling, Marc Ryan and Aaron Gate Gate, right. at the 2014 World Championships in Colombia.

13 in Belgium where the team will prepare for the team and has just competed in Colombia at the world Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Craig says his son elite championships, winning bronze in the team most likely got his athletic ability from both the Cox pursuit. In his short career so far, Dylan has been a New and Kennett sides with his mother’s brothers all being Zealand champion, plus a world youth champion. He good rugby and league players plus his father Kelvin was was born in Tuahiwi at his great-pōua Len and Taua Kaiapoi’s first New Zealand league representative when Whitu Cox’s home, where his whānau lived briefly before he made the national schoolboys’ team in the 60s. Kelvin moving to Amberley. They then moved to Waimate, also held most of the Rangiora High School athletics where Dylan now lives with his parents, Craig and records. Kelvin’s father Edwin was known to everyone as Karyl Kennett and older brother Josh. Dylan is a direct “Bullet” and was a top sprinter in his day. descendant of Hohepa Huria Ngāi Tahu – Taumutu “ I think it skipped me and jumped to Dylan,” says Craig. Kokiri , Puneke Huria (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) – Te Rahuru Russell (Ōtākou), Whitu Huria – Len Cox, Karolyn Cox Dylan is currently part of the New Zealand track cycling – Kelvin Kennett, Craig Kennett – Karyl Kennett. At only 20 years old, Dylan has a bright future. Tūmeke.

Pānui Kia ora koutou katoa. It’s that time again whānau, where I think the Tuahiwi kaumātua kapa haka group is very our condolences go out to all the whānau who have lost brave competing against all the big guns out there but, it loved ones. Kia ora koutou katoa. will be good fun. Well my kauhau goes out today to people who don’t like We have had a very busy month this month at Tuahiwi what I write about in this pānui magazine. If they don’t Marae what with meetings, hui, college visits, healthy like it, come and see me kanohi ki te kanohi, not through day, Māori day and of course tangi. But with the days my nieces or mokopuna. I think if it was not acceptable getting shorter, it is early to bed (who said that?) I am the Te Pānui Rūnaka bosses would not submit my still calling for all dishes to be returned. stories, but come and see me. If I am hard to find, well Well, it is getting near to be watching No Deal (Not tough tītī. I am always around the motu somewhere or pokies) but kapa haka practices, I better not miss or you could always enquire at the Tuahiwi Marae office, Aroha – Hohipera will say back row Patricia – and we as I will probably be practising kapa haka behind closed don’t want that eh – So aroha nui to you all. See you at doors (not open ones). regionals. Luv Ya, K.K.K Te Rūnanga o Wairewa

Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa, Ka karo haere te mahana, me whakanui te mareretaka. Tini whetū ki te raki, mau tonu, mau tonu. Whatu He nui te tuku marere i te kai, i tētahi wā, rawa rānei karokaro ai te tākata, karo noa, karo noa, ka oti atu. Nei ki te rawakore, pērā i a Rehua, te atua o te marere. Ko te mihi ki a rātou kā manu pīrau a Tāne, kātahi anō ka tētahi tikaka tuku iho ko te manuhiri tae mai ki a koe i riro i te rika kaha o aituā, nō reira koutou rā, moe mai ruka i te mōhio, kāore rānei, ko te mea nui kia hoatu he rā, okioki mai rā. Ka tāhuri te ihu o tōku waka ki a tātou inu tī, he kai rānei, ahakoa he iti ō kai. Manaaki tētahi ki kā konohi o rātou, tātou kua pae mai nei i te tae ao, tēnā tētahi. koutou i ruka anō i ō koutou āhuataka maha.

He pēpi Materoa Te Wai Victor Barrett arrived safety on 15 Materoa is named after his great-grand-father, Materoa March. His arrival was a delight for his first- time Anthony Lovell Ropata (Tony Edwards), who passed late parents, Manutahi Barrett and Nikki Haereroa; and his last year. first time Taua, Alvina Edwards.

Materoa Te Wai Victor Barrett. Manutahi, Nikki and Materoa.

14 Flooding at Wairewa Between 3-5 March, a huge āwhā off the east coast of The rainfall in the catchment was very intense, the South Island pushed cold south easterly rain onto Te which generated considerable surface flooding. The Pātaka o Rākaihautū and Ōtautahi causing significant Christchurch City Council have engaged a consultant to flooding and land sliding. This was a 1-in-100 year āwhā. look at where the main flooding occurred and to what SH75 between Wairewa and Akaroa was closed and level. This will be useful information in assessing how there was significant surface flooding in the Little River influential the lake level was in exacerbating the floods and Cooptown area. The majority of rain fell in a 24- in Little River. The lake prior to the storm was sitting hour period from 10am on 4 March. Rainfall predictions at about 1.80m, which is not particularly high (about from the MetService were for moderate rainfall up until 25% of the recordings since 1994 have been above this the evening of 3 March, when it was upgraded to severe. level) and the lake would not normally be considered By this time it was too late to open the lake, which was at for opening at this level. The predicted rainfall was not 1.80m, due to the 5-6m swells rolling in. particularly high until very close to the actual event (about 12 hours out and at night), so it would have been The rainfall in the Ōkana catchment was extremely impossible to open the lake prior to the main rainfall. intense for a short period, which was the primary reason for the flooding to occur. The heaviest was at 7am on 5 It is likely that the main cause of surface flooding in March, which followed a long period of sustained high- the Little River area (including Cooptown) was the intensity rain. Local resident, Bill Tini said this was the stream channels and drains being unable to cope with worst flooding he had seen in the district and it was the the very high flows, rather than the lake backing up and first time he had had to evacuate his whare due to the blocking drainage. Stream channels like lower Police flooding. The water was lapping onto his doorstep. The Creek (below the state highway), Ōkana (SH 75 Bridge) marae escaped damage from the flood waters, however and Ōpuahou (Cooptown) have a lot of old willow and it was affected by the power outage, as power surges poplars blocking channels, which will have increased the blew most of the circuits in the electronics at the marae. flooding out of the stream channels, into the domain and It also affected the wi-fi, to the disappointment of James down the state highway, which in turn flooded the town Daniels. and people’s homes and businesses.

Flooding down SH75 in Little River.

Tangata tiaki hui – March 2014 A Wairewa tangata tiaki hui was held on 27 March at The causeway blow out and flooding was a major topic, the marae to inform the hapori about the past year’s which disrupted the tuna season, but was a necessity. activities. The meeting covered compliance issues with With all the migrating tuna leaving the lake it was an regards to the coastal marine area and the lake. easy decision to close the season early.

Hui rünaka – upcoming dates 8 June, 3 August, 5 October (Hui-ā-Tau) and 7 December.

15 Te Taumutu Rūnanga

He pēpi Extremely proud parents Arahia (nee Nutira) and Joseph Maea, along with big brother Marino, welcome Malachi Joseph Terepai Upokoina Maea into the whānau. Malachi, who was born rather quickly on 16 March, weighed in at 8lbs 7oz. He is another moko for Sally Nutira.

Mariah Johnson (Teihoka whānau), welcomes baby Kaine to the whānau, born 19 March. Kaine is the first grandchild for Hohepa Johnson and a great-grandson for Aunty Ake Johnson.

Welcome to baby Malachai Maea.

Memorial garden for Cath Brown Te Whāriki, a new subdivision situated at Lincoln, is home to a newly-developed memorial garden for the late Cath Brown. Following many years of planning and almost five years to the day since the idea of a garden was first identified, members of Cath’s whānau (including her great-nieces Rachel and Biddy Robilliard), met with rūnanga members (including kaumātua), Dyanna Jolly, and Cath’s friends for a day’s planting.

Thanks to Manaaki Whenua for the wonderfully healthy plants that were supplied, and to Sue Scheele for her korero as to why each plant was selected.

Whānau gather for the Te Whāriki planting day.

Left to Right: Rachel Robilliard, Liz Brown, Biddy Robilliard and Julie Robilliard. Hirini Matunga and Les Wanhalla (with spade) planting.

16 Taumutu ki Rarotonga learning the Cook Island style of hula dance with Tupapa Amokura Kapa Haka is a rōpū created for rangatahi Maraerenga to an evening of whakapapa kōrero and who have a passion to learn and perform kapa haka. songs with a number of ariki from three villages. Our kaupapa involves all rangatahi participants to be smoke, drug and alcohol-free and encourages members It was an amazing opportunity to travel there to visit to continue with their education. This group is tutored one of our tipuna, Tāua Tini Ellison, mother of the late by Meikura Arahanga, Huata Martindale and Roberta Riki Te Mairaki Ellison. Dr Ellison, tāua Tini’s husband, Arahanga. was the resident GP on the island at the time of her passing. Due to the long journey back to Aotearoa, her In July 2013, Amokura Kapa Haka travelled to whakapapa and Dr Ellison’s professional ranking, the Rarotonga to participate in the annual Te Maeva ariki allowed her to be interred in the urupā in his palace Nui Celebrations. Amokura was one of two New grounds, Taputapuatea. The kōrero that was given to us Zealand Māori groups that travelled to perform and on the day of our visit was that tāua Tini was the first celebrate in this auspicious occasion. Unfortunately, New Zealand Māori to be laid to rest in Rarotonga. due to unforeseen circumstances with the organising committee, the festival was shortened by a couple of Within the travelling rōpū, there were fourteen with days and moved outside of the group’s planned travel whakapapa ties to Taumutu Rūnanga. All fourteen period. Due to the change, Amokura could not perform members received financial assistance to contribute in the festival. towards their total costs. Of the fourteen members, two of them (Tia Hunt and Aporonia Arahanga) have gone All was not lost, as Amokura performed for the on and performed successfully for X-Factor and The Rarotonga people at the Te Punanganui Markets, Kapa television shows. the Trade Fair Te Maevanui Parade, Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises, Highland Paradise and on invitation, Not only do the members practise many forms of a performance at the NZ High Commissioner’s waiata, but all of the young men within Amokura are residence. Amokura received amazing reviews in the either students or kaiako (Uruora and Amo-kapua) at local Rarotongan newspaper and were filmed for a Te Tohu o Tū – Taiaha Wānanga, the longest running promotional video on their last day in Rarotonga. We Taiaha Wānanga within Te Waipounamu. Te Tohu o were blessed with so many amazing opportunities, from Tū will be celebrating 25 years of operation this coming Easter/ANZAC week. These young people have not only highlighted Ngāi Tahu as an iwi, but also their whakapapa back to Ngāti Moki, Taumutu. We cannot express enough our gratitude to the rūnanga for supporting us in our kaupapa. We are also extremely grateful for the support from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Heoi, he mihi nui rawa ki a Ngāti Moki, a, ki Te Rūnanga o Taumutu mō te whakaaro aroha i tukuna mai. Ā nā wai rā, ki te rūnanga matua o Ngāi Tahu mō tā koutou i whakaaro mai.

Nō reira, nāia te toro atu o te ringa mihi ki a koutou tahi Group photo with Tini Ellison headstone. – Meikura Arahanga.

Amokura kapa haka.

17 Ōnuku Rūnanga

Congratulations Kereru Jessie Rogers, mokopuna of Bruce and Polly now relocated to Wellington, where she has taken on a Rhodes of Ōnuku, has graduated from the University of fulltime position teaching te reo Māori at Lower Hutt Canterbury with a diploma in secondary teaching and High School. Kereru would like to thank her whānau, learning. Kereru (Ngāi Tahu, Tainui, Ngāti Porou), has Ōnuku Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu for their support.

From left, Polly Rhodes, Bruce Rhodes, Hilda Rhodes, Kereru Kereru Rogers after her graduation from the University of Rogers, Simon Rogers and Kath Rogers. Canterbury.

Marae development Exciting times are ahead for us at Ōnuku. We have now moved into our new headquarters - finally, We have now secured all of the funding required for the a permanent office for us after the earthquakes. We redevelopment of our wharekai, which will incorporate a have a boardroom, formal meeting room and lounge large commercial kitchen, dining space with capacity for and office space for our operations manager. We 200 people and a conference facility. look forward to hosting meetings with government departments, local council and committees, chairs forum Thank you to everyone who has put many hours into and rūnanga. helping us reach this next stage. Our contact details remain the same: email Ōnuku Marae is now closed for all activity as [email protected], phone 03 381-2082. PO Box construction is due to begin. We are aiming to re-open 18-796, New Brighton, Christchurch 8641. Operations towards the beginning of 2015. Please visit our website manager: Liz Robinson 021 816-359, Liz.Robinson@ for updates on our progress with this project at www. ngaitahu.iwi.nz onuku.iwi.nz We will begin scheduling group bookings for noho marae again at the start of 2015.

Architectural image of the new wharekai to be developed at Ōnuku. Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Headquarters.

18 Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Rā whānau Last year Sheila Jardine,( nee Wilkinson) celebrated Sheila has 15 great-grandchildren. Sheila’s parents were her 100th birthday with her Christchurch whānau. She George Wilkinson from Donegal, Ireland, and Maria was delighted to receive a message from the Queen. This Bates, the daughter of Kuihi and Nathaniel Bates. She year, she turned 101 and enjoyed celebrations with her grew up on Rakiura. whānau.

Sheila Jardine celebrating her 101st birthday with great- Sheila Jardine celebrating her 100th birthday. grandchildren Lexi, 2 and Chloe, 4.

Awarua wetlands restoration plan The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Awarua Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua wishes to hold a meeting with Wetland Restoration draft plan. The meeting will be held committee members of the Awarua Wetlands and block at Arowhenua Marae on 15 April at 4pm. A draft copy of owners of Arowhenua 881 Village Section 12B. the plan can be obtained from the marae office.

William Pike Challenge award Tamahou, Nephai, Kye and Te Rau Aroha will be The vision for the WPCA is to develop well-rounded and participating in the William Pike Challenge Award and confident Kiwi kids through outdoor experience and received their information packs from William Pike connection with their community. We are pleased to be when he visited us at Arowhenua Marae recently. one of only 30 schools in New Zealand accepted for this The whole school listened to William’s inspiring story programme in 2014. about how, in 2007, he was trapped on Mt Ruapehu when it erupted, and how he subsequently lost his leg. He told the students he had to decide whether to let this event hold him back or rise to the challenge. He chose the latter and not only did he return to the outdoors but he is now inspiring young people to do the same. The WPCA is an outdoor activity-based programme run over one school year. Groups of students participate in outdoor activities, community service and personally develop a new sport, hobby or skill.

The WPCA is a gateway to new experiences, opportunities and a means of developing a positive youth culture for the nation.

From left: Tamahou, Nephai, Kye and Te Rau Aroha who will be participating in the William Pike Challenge Award, received their information packs from William Pike.

19 Living Springs camp Our March camp at Living Springs was a fantastic, We also learnt a lot about ourselves and built our team action-packed adventure where we got to try lots of new skills. A huge mihi to Matua Aidie and Tāua Aloma for things, enjoy the beautiful environment and make use of coming along to support our camp. More camp news can the the amazing facilities at Living Springs. be found on our Facebook page.

Tamariki had a great time at this year’s Living Springs Camp.

Timaru Relay for Life who have passed away, especially my sister Raeleen and E kā mana to my brother Kevvy, a survivor I walked with on 8–9 E kā reo March. Rau rakatira mā Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou I had the easy part having my head shaved and getting blisters on my feet. Whānau, friends, workmates and Ko te matua tama wairua tapu strangers have supported me and this good cause. me ngā anahera pono te māngai hei tautoko mai āianei ake nei āe. Initially, I wanted to raise at least $500.00 by 8-9 March and to date I have raised over $1,000.00. Thank you for Ko Aoraki te mauka your support. Nā Lavinia Reihana-Moemate. Ko Waitaki te awa Ko Te Waipounamu te whāriki Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi Ko Kāti Huirapa te hapū Ko Arowhenua te pito o te ao Ko Reihana-Moemate te whānau Ko Lavinia ahau.

I decided to have my head shaved to support the kaupapa. I did this as a memorial to whānau members

From left, Henare Te Karu, Katrina Russell Whiu, Lavinia Reihana- Moemate.

20 Te Rūnanga o Waihao

A walk with whānau at Waihao. While there, we visited the headstone of our On behalf of our whānau, a big thank you to Wendy tupuna Horomona Pohio. Our journey then took us to Heath-King, Tewera King and all the Waihao Marae Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki. We also spent a couple of whānau, who made us feel so welcome on our stay at days visiting Moeraki Boulders and Uenuku Marae. your beautiful marae. From there we made our way down to Te Rau Aroha Marae at Bluff. Some of our members also visited Thanks also to the group that entertained us with all Ruapuke Island. We thank you all very much and hope their beautiful waiata. We travelled from Te Tairawhiti to see you again in the future. Arohanui te whānau (Gisborne) to Bluff on a ten-day haerenga, staying first Akuhata-Brown.

Left to right: Pohio cousins Daniella and Katajlia Akuhata-Brown meeting for the first time. Visit to headstone of Horomona Pohio, Waimate. Waiata time with te whānau o Waihao marae.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

Rā whānau Happy birthday to all celebrating this month.

Congratulations Congratulations to Haydon Richards, who recently graduated with a Masters of Professional Practice from Otago Polytechnic Institute. Haydon is continuing his study, having started his PhD in Indigenous business development at the University of Canterbury.

Congratulations to Carly Nesbit, who has been chosen as Te Rūnanga o Moeraki 2014 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka scholarship winner. Carly is studying towards her national certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery- Level 3).

Haydon is pictured here with his proud nana June McEwan (nee Tipa).

21 Congratulations too, to graduands of Akona te Reo, Sarah-Jane Paki and Nola Tipa with kaiako Hana O’Regan. Both are continuing their study with Sarah Jane now working through Te Mahuri, and Nola is working towards finishing her Masters of Professional Practice.

Graduands of Akona te Reo, Sarah-Jane Paki and Nola Tipa with Sarah-Jane Paki with proud parents, Judy and Joseph (Darkie) kaiako Hana O’Regan (left). Tipa, husband David and youngest daughter Te Ārani.

Fish business Native Fish members Rangi Timothy (Arowhenua), Pauline Holmes Kindergarten children visited Moeraki Marae to Reid (Waihao), Patrick Tipa (Moeraki) and Dion Timothy learn about the tuna, history of the area and to see the (Arowhenua) pose for the camera before heading off for really big whale bones. one of the most successful trap and transfers in recent history.

Here they are looking and listening to the whakapapa of our beautiful mural. Ready for action in Twizel.

Marae visit The Akuhata-Brown / Pohio whānau recently visited during a 10-day haerenga from Gisborne to Bluff, visiting marae along the way that Horomona had whakapapa ties to.We would like to thank David Higgins very much for the lovely history kōrero he gave us and also for taking us to the rūnaka office, where some of the whānau were able to get forms for registering. We also went on a visit to the Moeraki Boulders, which we hadn’t seen before – and which our moko thoroughly enjoyed. This was a trip of a lifetime for some.

Whānau gathered at our marae.

22 Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Review of Rules of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Te reo Rangatahi i Otago Puketeraki Inc. Society. The rūnaka has had its contract with the Ministry of This is early notice of two opportunities to discuss possible Education for Te reo Rakatahi i Otago extended for another changes to the Rules of the Rūnaka Incorporated Society two years. By the time you read this, we should have a on Thursday 5 June, 7–9pm at Puketeraki Marae, and at new LEOTC facilitator on board and be looking to make Wigram, Christchurch Thursday 12 June, 5–7pm. More enhancements to the programme, including involvement in information about the meetings and the changes will be a science pilot that is being developed by the Royal Society. circulated after Easter. You are welcome to register your interest in this kaupapa with the rūnaka office.

Day skippers/VHF course On 27-30 March, the Day Skippers/VHF course was held karakia ( the ex-Te Aute College student Lord’s Prayer) and at Te Taumata a Puaka (The Old School). Rob Hewitt a couple of kina. His experiences were able to connect us (Ngāti Kahungunu) came down to facilitate the course and with how to handle real life situations in and on the water. shared his knowledge and wisdom on how to become better We had a great turn-out from young and old, near and far. equipped and safer on and around Takaroa. Rob has had By the end of the wānanga everyone received their Day lifetime experiences with Takaroa, serving over 20 years Skippers/VHF certificate. Tēnā koe Rob kōrua ko Anne- with the navy. He also relayed his real life story of being Marie i whakahaerehia tēnei wānanga hei whakarangatira i swept out to sea for more than three days, surviving only on a tātou i te wao o Takaroa. Nei ka mihi.

Day Skippers/VHF course participants outside the old Karitane School.

Blessing of tukutuku panels at Puketeraki Marae On 9 March we were finally able to unveil the tukutuku The panels surround the tukutuku replica of the old panels that were created between 2012 and 2013 by Whiria Araiteuru flag. We were privileged to have the panels ka Aho ki Puketeraki, and installed in the wharenui of blessed by Huata Holmes, who was able to elaborate on Huirapa, Puketeraki Marae. why they were significant to our tūpuna.

Tukutuku panels installed at Puketeraki Marae.

23 Te Harinui This year marks the bi-centenary of Samuel Marsden’s landing in the Bay of Islands and the first proclamation, by Marsden and Ruatara, of the Gospel in Aotearoa. In keeping with their original Christmas Day message “Te Harinui” of “Good News of Great Joy”, Bishop Kelvin is walking the length of Otago and Southland to announce again the great news. Bishop Kelvin and his enthusiastic walking companions arrived drenched after walking through persistent rain from Waitati to Puketeraki Marae on Saturday 5 April. Following pōwhiri, kai and prayers, they continued on their hīkoi, which took them to St John’s Anglican Church at Waikouaiti. Bishop Kelvin started the hīkoi on Rakiura. Bishop Kelvin will complete the journey when he reaches the northern extremity of his diocese at Bishop Kelvin and fellow Te Harinui walkers meet David Ellison, Upoko and other Kati Huirapa ki Puketeraki members. the Waitaki River.

Whiria Kā Aho ki Puketeraki Haast haerenga bring comfortable seating next time. We were all rewarded The long awaited trip to Te Tai Poutini to harvest kiekie for with a walk and beachcombing on Haast Beach at the end our weaving rōpū finally arrived in the new year. For some of the day. Back at the backpackers, everyone relaxed and it was their first time to the other coast of Te Wai Pounamu. looked forward to a well-earned kai at one of the local Most of the hard work was in the planning and luckily for restaurants. Once back home, the prepped kiekie needed to us, that had been sorted by Aunty Phyllis, which meant our be boiled, rinsed and hung to dry. This was done the next trip ran like a well-oiled machine. Two days were for travel, day. Another fun task ahead is picking what colour to dye and two days to get the mahi done. The Hokitika Rūnanga it. Kiekie is such a special plant to work with, from the plant and the Department of Conservation helped us with the on the tree to the finished tukutuku panel - there is so much kiekie permits. more than just fibres being woven together.

Once the secret spot was found we were pleased to see Thank you to the Ngāi Tahu Fund for supporting Tō Tātou beautiful, long plants hanging from the trees. We knew Kāi Tahutaka, Tō Tātou Whanaukataka and Tō Tātou we were in the right spot when we were ‘welcomed’ by a Taiao. Nā Suzi Flack. kōtuku. We had a kōrero about the plant, what to look for, how to harvest and how much we wanted, mindful that whatever we harvested would need to be dealt with that day. We fell into a tuakana / teina way of working so the ones who had done it before could show the novices.

Our rōpū of eleven, made up of tamariki, rangatahi and pakeke, made for great whakawhanaukataka. Prepping involved picking, cutting, grading, sizing, stripping, counting and tying. While all this was going on, there was time to think of the jobs ahead and discuss the adorning of the wharenui. We were blessed with amazing weather and scenery to work in and the only take home tip was to

Members of the weaving rōpū gathered on the coast.

Ngā Pūmanawa at Puke People at East Otago, and everyone else that I know. This month we showcase the interest and passion that You people I meet gave me what I needed to succeed with some of our rangatahi around Puketeraki are getting the rhymes you read. involved with. Nobody knows where this paths gonna lead. Maybe back down memory lane, memories leaking from Huriawa Tuhiraki William Parata-Ellison is 17 and attends my brain. East Otago High School. He has grown up on the pā and Thinking about back in the days when nobody knew my enjoys writing poems/raps. He has offered to share one name, with us. till now where you have attention to pay because my lyrics are down on a page, and you wanna hear what I have to My name is Huriawa. say. This is for the rūnaka and Huirapa, Four years ago, I didn’t know which road to roll, but I’m The Ellisons and the Paratas. glad I’m on the one I chose. All others under the Kāi Tahu cover. The way I rose to show the skill I hold. Extended whānau, the friends and all the bros, Watch it unfold, making your doubts change to hope.

24 Certain events have changed my life. Made me strive to survive aiming for further heights. higher than the skies. when I reach it I will claim my prize, having my name up in lights and seeing the look in your eyes when you realize my skill been recognized. I’m leaving my disguise, lyrical skill I will no longer hide. Till my lyrics get sold and I’m growing old and my blood going cold. Till the fire in me has burnt out, and I have made you proud. Too those mentioned at the top that have helped me out. helped me get up off the ground. helped my sound be heard and found. It’s because of you I will no longer falter or cower because this is my hour. Like the sun to the flower, you give me the power to keep on moving on like a marathon runner, and Huriawa Parata- I’m an up and comer. Ellison. What a bummer it’s the end of summer, but there will always be another . . . just like rhymes and whānau I love That’s all for now goodbye. Have a good day and night. Also ya. any feedback would be nice. Waihōpai Rūnaka

Kia ora koutou. This month we were pleased to be able to especially Ora Barron and Marcia Te Au-Thomson, and the celebrate rūnaka chairman and upoko, Michael Skerrett’s ringawera. Queen’s Service Medal award. We had an afternoon tea for Michael at the marae on 28 March, a couple of days after Our tangata tiaki held their annual report back hui on Michael and his whānau went to Auckland to officially the 18 March. Waihōpai would also like to acknowledge receive the QSM. A huge range of the community were all the work done by those involved in the recent orca present and made this day very memorable for Michael stranding. Tremendous effort from everyone involved. and his whānau. Again congratulations to Michael on We have established a couple of working groups that this significant achievement. It is good to celebrate such will be organising our marae tikanga and kawa hui. Also, positive things happening at our marae, rūnaka and iwi. through the Ngāi Tahu Fund, we are starting a series Also thank you to everyone who made the day a success, of hui/wānanga on topics particular to Waihopai and Ngāitahutanga. Please keep an eye out for these hui, that will be held after the tītī season.

The marae is working to finalise its ten-year capital plan. The whānau have identified the top five priorities – redevelopment of wharekai, installation of sprinkler system, developing our external cooking area, building a manuhiri shelter and looking at solar energy options. To support the marae, we have also recently employed a part- time caretaker, Malcolm Quinn, and we continue to have Cyril working as the main lawnmower man. It’s a fantastic team to support the marae complex.

Michael Skerrett. Congratulations to Michael and his whānau.

25 The annual Southland multicultural food festival was held It has been quite busy at the marae. We recently hosted at Sport Southland Stadium this year. The whānau staged the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Whai Rawa team and it is the usual hāngī stand that is always sold out early. fantastic to see them here at a regional level. The Māori Land Court also held one of their regular clinics We also trialled raw fish and rewana bread. Great effort here. A special thank you goes to Verdon College, James by everyone involved. And yes, the marae Thursday roast Hargest High School and Miharo kapa haka group, who lunches are back. Last year we started this and we are back have all been so helpful at the marae. again this year, kicking off on 27 March. If you are in town on a Thursday, call by the marae. PS. Squirrel on the Hill will be back – he’s just on vacation at the moment. Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Kia ora whānau, The first phase of the office upgrade is almost complete We hope you all had an enjoyable Easter break and and the office is staring to return to normal. Over the last were able to catch up with and spend time with your month the marae has hosted a number of hui and is being whānau over this period. If you have enjoyed a birthday used regularly by the kapa haka group. We looking for in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, volunteers to help us with the nursery and gardens at the congratulations and here is wishing you all good health and marae. So if you can spare a few hours we would really like prosperity for the year ahead. to hear from you.

Whai Rawa Nurses’ clinics David Tikao from the Whai Rawa team visited our rohe on Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust are 28 March. He spent his time between the rūnaka office, the holding their next nurses’ clinic at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae primary school and the college. The team will be back down on the Thursday 26 June from 10am – 2pm. The registered again in June and if you wish to make an appointment nurse can support you with blood pressure, blood to see them, please contact us here at the office. To take sugar, cholesterol checks, cervical smears, sexual health advantage of this scheme you need to be registered with education, general health checks, health and wellness the Whakapapa Unit at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. If you or plans, linkage and referrals. any of your whānau need assistance with the registration Appointments are preferred, so please phone 0800 925 process we would be happy to help you. 242 for an appointment.

Murihiku Mahinga Kai regional forum Cultural mapping The Murihiku Mahinga Kai Regional Forum will take place What a fruitful two-and-a-half days we had at Takutai O Te at Takutai O Te Tītī Marae on Saturday 24 May at 10am. Tītī Marae from 31 March to 2 April, with Takerei and Iain, the cultural mapping whiz kids. Our wonderful kaumātua Korowai returns Trevor Howse, Jane Davis and Tā Tipene O’Regan, always Following on from last month’s article (Korowai marks so wise and knowledgeable. Excellent discussions were had special occasion), Alan Tichener made the journey to and a lot of information gleaned from our time together. Takutai O Te Tītī Marae to join whānau and friends at the We certainly will be repeating our cultural mapping Christmas party. During this trip Alan took the opportunity sessions in the future. to return the korowai that was on loan to him.

The korowai and the kākāpō. Dean Whaanga, Takerei Norton, Jane Davis and Shona Fordyce.

26 Te reo Māori strategy Tikanga Māori ‘Hui-ā-Tāne’ wānanga Calling all Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka whānau and members. This one-day hui is to be held on Saturday 26 July at This notice is calling for expressions of interest from rūnaka Takutai o Te Tītī Marae beginning at 10am. The aim of whānau and members who would be interested in coming this hui is to discuss tikanga Māori pertaining to the together to meet, as well as discuss what our rūnaka marae from a tāne/ men’s perspective, in preparation for whānau visions, goals and aspirations are in relation to the tikanga Māori wānanga that is mentioned below. learning and speaking te reo Māori, at home or on the marae. If you are interested please contact Joe Wakefield Tikanga Māori wānanga on 021 832-137 or email him Joseph.Wakefield@ngaitahu. This wānanga is to be held on Saturday 23 August at iwi.nz Takutai o Te Tītī Marae beginning at 10am. All Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka members, both wāhine and tāne, are Whaikōrero wānanga invited to attend this very important wānanga, as this is The dates for the whaikōrero wānanga to be held in an equal opportunity for us all to help lay the foundation 2014 have now been confirmed and are as follows: 27- for ourselves and our future generations – mō tātou, ā, 29 June; 26-28 September; and 28-30 November. All mō kā uri, ā muri ake nei. wānanga will be held at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae and will be tutored by our guest Ngāi Tahu orators, Piri Sciascia Reminder pānui will be sent out closer to the times of and Tahu Pōtiki. These will be noho marae, beginning each hui and/or wānanga. So lock the above dates in to on the Friday evening and leaving around lunch time on your diaries and calendars. Can you please let me know each Sunday. if you will be attending the hui and/or wānanga, as we need to confirm numbers for catering, as well as for The whaikōrero wānanga is open to all our Ōraka resource purposes. If you have any questions regarding Aparima Rūnaka men including our non – Ngāi Tahu the above mentioned then please contact me - Joe men, who may have married in to our widespread family Wakefield 021 832-137 or email Joseph.Wakefield@ of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka wāhine, who wish to learn ngaitahu.iwi.nz and understand more about the art of whaikōrero. Awarua Rūnanga

Ngā mate Rä whänau Ka mihi aroha. To all our whānau, suffering the loss of Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays loved ones at this time, Awarua Rūnanga extends all our this month. love and sympathy.

ANZAC Day remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left old The following photographs and War Memorials for the Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. Great War 1914-1918 and the Second World War 1939- At the going down of the sun and in the morning 1944 depict Awarua Rūnanga whānau killed in action. We will remember them.

Awarua whānau killed in WWI. Awarua whānau killed in WWII.

27 Left to right, Lou Bragg, Pat Roderique, George Williamson and George Fowler.

Te Au whānau.

Upcoming tïtï season The rūnanga would like to extend good wishes to whānau who have, or are still to travel to the tītī islands, to have an awesome season and travel safely to and from the islands. Key personnel from the rūnanga and marae, Gail Thompson, Bubba Thompson and Tiny Metzger, will be away at Easter for three to four weeks.

Home Performance advisors announced and/or long term damage to the structure (of the After an intensive training programme, Awarua Synergy house). Our advisors can diagnose areas of concern, and now boasts some of the country’s first nationally- recommend optimal solutions for house performance, certified Home Performance Advisors (HPA) as part of energy efficiency, as well as monetary and health gains. their team. Get in now and book your home assessment with a HPA certification ensures our advisors service clients certified Home Performance Advisor contact Awarua based on the core principles that advice should Synergy on 03 214 2927 or www.awaruasynergy.co.nz be independent, based on best practice and good science, personalised and in the best interests of the client. It ensures the highest level of competency and professional standards are met, and advice is delivered in an honest and ethical manner.

Southland residents can have confidence that when they engage with Awarua Synergy’s certified advisors they will get high quality, individualised advice, and be provided with a robust set of recommendations and actions to help improve the performance of their home and quality of their life.

HPA advisors have custom ID proving their accreditation. The recent discussion of a warrant of fitness for homes is due to numerous houses demonstrating problems that can cause health issues, Emil Rahiti, Awarua Synergy Home Performance Advisor.

28 Marae fencing project New fencing has been erected around the marae complex, rūnanga office and in front of Tarere ki Whenua Uta. Towering over the fence on poles are nine tekoteko kaitiaki. It is envisaged that more tekoteko will appear around the fence line of the marae complex and that each tekoteko will be named.

A section of the new fencing. Haere mai, nau mai.

Hikoi maumaharatanga On 5 February, a group of eight Ngāi Tahu whānau The group also visited some of the sites of their tūpuna. headed to Rakiura for four days. The objective was The group enjoyed the opportunity to spend some to climb Hananui, stay the night and greet the sun at quality time together getting to know one another and daybreak. The journey was awesome and the weather wish to acknowledge the support of the Ngāi Tahu Fund was beautiful. that allowed this to happen.

From left: Phil Fluerty, Aaron Leith, Jane Kitson, Dean Whaanga, The view from Mt Hananui at sunset. Donna Sheppard, Dave Taylor, Steph Blair at Little Bungaree.

Rünanga meetings Members are welcome to attend the next monthly rūnanga meetings at Te Rau Aroha Marae on Thursday, 22 May at 6 pm.

Pänui contributions If members wish to share an item of interest with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu, please contact Tina on 03 212-6029 or email [email protected]

Membership database We are currently updating our membership database nz to request registration forms. We also encourage and have found that many members’ children have had those members who have changed residential or email children of their own that require registering. If you addresses, to update their details by contacting the are one of these people we encourage you to contact rūnanga on the above number or email address. us on (03) 212 6029 or email [email protected].

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Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Rā whānau A birthday salute to our most humble kaumātua o Ngāi Tahu, known to us as Papa Ku. This is just a small token of our appreciation of who you are and as a rōpū we hold you in high esteem. Happy 80th birthday Papa Ku. Aroha nui Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau. Kukupa Harakore Tirikatene celebrated his 80th birthday ever so quietly, with just himself and his lovely wife Heather. He was born 8 March 1934.

Papa Ku celebrates a birthday.

An Italian war pilgrimage Brian How (Ngāi Tahu – Irakehu), president of the 28th The group are well aware that many people cannot make NZ (Māori) Battalion Auckland Association 1959 Inc will this pilgrimage and they wish to go on behalf of those join a group of eight other Kiwis from around Auckland who cannot make the journey. They are offering to lay a from 5-26 May, to follow the WWII footsteps of the 28 poppy and a Māori Battalion badge on all of the Māori Māori Battalion in Italy. Battalion graves that they visit, to honour as many as possible. Visits will also include service personnel, who Along with his wife Susan (Maniapoto), Brian will be may be from other units or services from WWII. joined by Karanga Mitchell (Ngāti Porou, widow of Karauria Mitchell), Karen and Joe Tuki-Shelford (Ngāti If anyone would like to tell their story, or have the group Porou/Ngāpuhi), Tex Chapman, Yvonne Buchannan visit whānau or friends buried in Italy, take photos of (Ngāpuhi), Ron Baker (Ngāti Porou) and Gary Russell their Māori Battalion veteran, please let us know. The (Italy Star Assn). tour will cover Tavarnelle, Florence, Venice, Trieste, Udine, Faenza, Forli, Rimini, Lake Tresimino, Cassino, The group will be visiting battle fields and urupā Ortona, Sangro River and Orsogna. (cemeteries) where the Māori Battalion fought and where some were buried. They plan to visit as many The main focus of the tour is the 70th Anniversary of the urupā as possible to pay respect to the men left there, to fall of the Monastery and the town of Cassino on 17 May say a karakia (prayer) and sing waiata for all of them. 1944.

Kanohi - Cassino On February 17-18 1944, the 28th Māori Battalion 200 men killed, wounded or captured. After another suffered heavy casualties when they captured the unsuccessful attack in March, which saw desperate Cassino railway station. But when supporting tanks were close-range fighting in the ruins of the town, the New unable to get through, they were forced to withdraw Zealanders were withdrawn in early April. Cassino under heavy fire as the German tanks rolled in. A and eventually fell to Polish troops on 17 May 1944. B Companies suffered terrible losses, with 128 out of

The city of Cassino today. The WW II Battlefields in Cassino.

30 In 1959, the WWII veterans of the Māori Battalion rewarding for them as they go and may the learning of formed an incorporated society to support themselves our younger generation be a captivating experience for as a group and with the passing of many veterans, the them and all those who stand in that place for that time association came together to try and help the younger of remembrance. Kei wareware tātou – Lest we forget. generations to remember the sacrifices made by these Brian How descends from Kapumakorahi to Tuhiautahi men, their wives and families. Ka maumahara tonu tātou to Aramainana (in the Blue Book) to Kura Heke who ki a rātou - We will remember them married Aylmer Kenny; to Pirihira Huruata Nora Kenny, who married George Horatio How; to George We wish our Auckland group safe travels and time to Carrod How, who married Violet Edith Reynolds. Brian reflect on how our whānau gave their lives and how we Anthony How has eight siblings. He is also assistant have continued to stay connected. May this journey be secretary of Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau Inc.

The ruins of Monte-Cassino, Italy. Visiting the urupā in Cassino.

Rangatahi wānanga Tēnā koutou, he mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa i tēnei We are hoping to have a mixture of Ngāi Tahu, Te wā. Kawerau a Maki and other rangatahi within the group. This will be a fun learning environment for getting to This rangatahi mōkihi/mogi and taiao wānanga is a know other rangatahi with similar interests - honouring youth programme run by our Auckland taurahere, and celebrating our various individual and collective Kāi/Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau Inc., and strengths, similarities and differences. funded by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. The weekend-long wānanga near Te Henga/Bethells It is designed to foster cultural connection and identity, Beach (on the western fringe of Auckland), will run from and to build knowledge of and participation in Ngāi 6pm Friday 9 May to 4pm Sunday 11 May. The mōkihi Tahutanga and Te Ao Māori through interactive wānanga and building/paddling will be held at and near activities and outdoor adventure in the natural Karanga Camp, and the hīkoi will be in the nearby forest. environment. It is an opportunity for Ngāi Tahu The only cost to participants will be your own transport rangatahi/youth (alongside tangata whenua: Te to and from the pick-up point. Other costs, such as food, Kawerau a Maki and other rangatahi), to learn about accommodation and tuition are covered by funding. traditional beliefs and practices - for example, how our tūpuna utilised some of the native plants in past times If you have any questions, if you wish to apply or and turned them into useful resources. contribute in some way, or you have tamariki or mokopuna who may be interested, please contact Rangatahi will learn how to make a mōkihi or mogi Jonathan Sargisson (project manager and youth vice (reed boat) as used by our tūpuna to travel rivers and president, Ngāi Tahu Whānui ki Tāmaki Makaurau Inc.), lakes throughout Te Wai Pounamu. On a planned hīkoi as soon as possible, at [email protected] or ph. through the ngahere (forest), rangatahi will also learn 09 817-7447 or 021 145-2630 by Monday 5 May, for an about Ngā Atua, for example Tāne Mahuta, God of the application and medical/consent form. Looking forward Forest, and his parents Papa-tū-ā-nuku and Rangi-nui, to hearing from you. as well as traditional uses of many native plants. Te reo, including karakia are important parts of the programme Ko tēnei kaupapa he taonga tuku iho ki a tātou mai i ngā and will be integrated throughout. Some understanding tūpuna, hei taurima, hei whāngai atu ki ā tātou tamariki of te reo would be beneficial to those participating but is mokopuna. Nō reira, nau mai, haere mai koutou. Mauri not a requirement for attendance. Ora.

The programme is open to rangatahi, who are interested in, and keen to be committed to the kaupapa/principles of this programme throughout the weekend.

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Ngāi Tahu Archives digitises photographs Work continues on the digitisation of print photographs held within the Ngāi Tahu Archives at the Macmillan Brown Library and within Te Rūnanga. We currently have over 3000 entries of photographs that have been digitised and saved on the Ngāi Tahu server with back- up images held on external hard-drives.

Occurring alongside the digitisation project is the identification of people, places and events that have been captured within the photographs. This of course, can take a bit of time, and archives staff, with assistance from iwi members, have been systematically working through the photographs to capture information and record it before it is lost to us.

Since February of this year, staff have also focused on quality control by reviewing the entries already recorded From left: Robyn Walsh, Rahui Denny and Dawn Kottier viewing in our spreadsheet to ensure accuracy. and naming Te Waipounamu Māori Girls College images.

From left: Shana Ormsby, Jennifer Walsh and Rangimarie Takurua From left: Christine Denny, Maria Korako Tait and Karen Hubbard viewing and naming Te Waipounamu Māori Girls College images. viewing and recording Te Waipounamu Māori Girls College images.

Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau Last month Te Pānui Rūnaka published this image on Hera is her son, George. The lady in the doorway the back page and requested names or information be has been named as daughter, Hinepare Mahuika, provided about the photograph. This photo is in the A C however one caller thought that this lady could be the Graham Collection at Macmillan Brown, and is recorded second-eldest daughter, Margaret (this may be the as ‘Black & White photograph Māori – South Westland’. same person?). The young boy squatting at the front is another son, David. The gentleman holding a hat is John The information attached to the image states ‘Family William Bannister. Beside him, wearing a hat is another group outside house c. 1903’. We would like to son, James. The child sitting in front is the youngest acknowledge and thank Josie Wilkinson, Terry Scott, son, Tuhuru. Unfortunately, none of the callers named Suzanne Walker, Fred Te Miha and Mike Rochford the woman standing to the right in the photograph. for making contact and for providing names and information. We have been advised that the location of the photograph is Makaawhio and the date is January 1904. It is a photograph of the Bannister whānau. The names provided to us are from left to right:

The lady at left is Hera Bannister (nee Te Koeti, daughter of Te Koeti Turanga and Ripeka Patiere Tūtoko). Behind her, with the shovel is the eldest son, William (named after his father). Immediately beside

The Bannister whānau.

33 Murihiku visit Some of the Whai Rawa team recently visited Murihiku. Kia ora Waihōpai, Ōraka Aparima me Awarua.

We really enjoyed meeting with whānau and letting them know about grants, scholarships (see below) and helping whānau to enrol with Te Rūnanga and join Whai Rawa. We’re hoping to be back in June to help even more whānau, so if you didn’t make it to one of the meetings, please do put aside ten minutes to come and see us next time.

The beautiful wharenui at Murihiku Marae.

Complete our investor survey Apply for an OOST Please help us by completing our investor education Could your tamariki or mokopuna do better at school? survey at www.whairawa.com to plan for member Whai Rawa administers the Out of School Tuition education around investment and investment choice. programme for tamariki aged between 8 –18 years (or 5 –18 years if in full immersion). In the last year, More prizes coming soon Te Rūnanga has paid $180,000 in OOST grants and We‘ve got a new competition coming up sponsored by feedback from whānau has been very positive. Find out our administration manager, AON. All new and existing now what you are missing out on. Contact us now for an members will be in a monthly draw to win big prizes so application or download one now at www.whairawa.com watch this space. Remember if you are not already in Whai Rawa, there’s no better time to join. (one of the Yamada O’Regan secondary school prizes is $500 and it’s drawn monthly). For a copy of our scholarships investment statement and to join Whai Rawa call 0800 The Yamada O’Regan Scholarships are for secondary 942 472, email [email protected], go to www. school students who are doing well academically but whairawa.com or message us on Facebook. are at risk of non-completion because of personal circumstances. Unfortunately the 2014 funding round Kā Pūtea grants and scholarships has been delayed, however you can register your Does your whānau need an education boost? Ka Pūtea interest in receiving an application by contacting us on tertiary grants and scholarships are now open. The 0800 942 472. grants are at $250 or $500 (prorated if not in full-time tertiary study) and the scholarships are up to $1,500. For more information about grants and scholarships for Scholarships close at the end of April so contact us school and tertiary study, contact us, or go to whairawa. now for an application or download one now at www. com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ whairawa.com, where you can also check out the list of whairawa. scholarship recipients from 2013.

Committee meet in November to make decisions on all applications. Project timelines should commence after this time.

Calling for project applications Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, for you. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to rūnanga and hapū to help strengthen and grow Ngāi apply, email [email protected] or visit Tahutanga. www.ngaitahufund.com

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or All applications must demonstrate how projects marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the meet the following objectives Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. • To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu Cultural leadership across all pillars. Applications close Friday 26 September 2014. Any • Ensuring intergenerational ownership, applications received after that date will not be sustainability, and growth of cultural practices accepted. Note: The Ngāi Tahu Funds Assessment across all pillars.

34 • To have the resources available to engage the 3. Te reo- language strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural 4. Mahi toi- creative expression archival etc) 5. Whenua- landscape, place and locality • All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, 6. Mahinga kai- food gathering practices celebrate and protect the integrity and 7. Ngā uara- values and beliefs uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture. 8. Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi- community • Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural engagement and participation expression. 9. Mana tangata- self-determination, self- confidence, self-purpose, self-transcendence. The following areas are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural All applications must show how they aim to increase Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu one of these: whānui. Applications must also clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and 1. Whakapapa- kinship demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to 2. Tikanga- protocols and customs building cultural knowledge and participation.

whakaari, skits which were based on the stories we had learnt throughout the weekend.

We hope that all who attended enjoyed themselves and we look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events. I would also like to thank our kaiako, who attended two Aoraki Matatū wānanga in preparation for this event and did a great job teaching in the weekend and to our poureo Hana and Lynne for continuously Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi leading out these initiatives. Finally we would like to Kia Kūrapa is a beginners language event aimed at Kāi thank Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Tuahiwi primary school and the Tahu iwi members. Kia Kūrapa is also a Kāi Tahu saying kapa haka o Te Pao a Tahu for their hospitality. Kia that can be translated as ‘hurry up’ or ‘be quick’. This kaha, kia māia, kia manawa tītī. is also the message that we would like to share with our iwi members, be quick and learn your language. Although the numbers of Māori language speakers is increasing, we are still a long way away from achieving our goal, which is Kotahi Mano Kāika e kōrero Māori ana – 1000 homes speaking te reo Māori.

This is the wero, the challenge, that was laid down at Tuahiwi on 28 – 30 March to all those who attended. Ngāi Tūāhuriri were our hosts and it was very refreshing to see a lot of their rakatahi speaking, learning and loving te reo Māori. On the Friday night it was all about whakawhanaukataka, building relationships by way of mihimihi and learning waiata. On Saturday we had four classes focusing on Kāi Tahu reo, waiata and pūrakau. Maxine Tupe, Manuhaea O’Regan and kōtiro. On the last day we spent the morning doing some

Reo o te wā (Language of the season) Kīwaha: Me he tē! (Like a boss). Marama: Kai te haere (April) Matahi-ā-te-tau (May) Pāia! (yeeyah!) Kaupeka: Kahuru (Autumn) Hauhakea! (That’s karma!)

KMK Events calendar Initiative When Who/te reo level Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 27 Paenga Whāwhā-1 Haratua Intermediate/advanced learners. Total immersion wānaka Whānau haereka, Ōtepoti/Dunedin 23-25 Mātahi-ā-te-tau (May) For the whole whānau Whānau haereka ki Takapō 28-29 Maruaroa Intermediate/advanced learners. Total immersion haereka For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524-8242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz

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Ngāi Tahu welcomes new marine reserves Ngāi Tahu welcomes the Prime Minister John Key’s place to make the plan operational; but as a rūnanga we announcement on the agreement to implement the are committed to the long-term view of sustainable use. Kaikōura Marine Strategy, Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura. The philosophy underpinning Te Korowai was adapted from the Fiordland Guardians where, in 1995, Ngāi “The implementation of the strategy will assist us in Tahu, commercial and recreational fishers, charter better managing the future of the Kaikōura marine boat and tourism operators, environmentalists, marine environment and the richness of resources that scientists and community representatives came together supports the economic, social and cultural future of the to address the escalating pressures on the marine Kaikōura community.” says Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu environment. Kaiwhakahaere, Chairman of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Te Korowai member, Tā Mark Solomon. “We have tried to learn from their lessons,” says Peter Lawless. “The two places are very different – Fiordland At an event at Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura on 16 March, is huge, remote and sparsely populated and Kaikōura the Prime MinisterJohn Key announced new protected is small, productive and intensively used by a million areas for Kaikōura including the new 10,416 hectare people a year. The underlying processes are the same marine reserve, Hikurangi, a whale sanctuary, an Ōhau but the issues and outcomes are quite different.” Point fur seal sanctuary, five customary fishing areas and amateur fishing regulations to improve management Te Korowai is working alongside and with the Kaikōura of the Kaikōura coast and ocean. Zone Committee. “The committee is focused on the land and freshwater Te Korowai chair, Larnce Wichman acknowledged the while we focus on the sea,” says Lawless. Government’s work. “The two go hand in hand and we are looking forward “We are very grateful to Nick Smith, Minister of to working further with the Kaikōura District Council and Conservation, for going into bat for us on this; and Environment Canterbury in creating integrated plans for to Colin King, our local MP, who has supported us land and sea.” throughout. Tā Mark Solomon says Te Korowai has helped the “We knew it was a big thing to ask for special legislation community to understand Māori processes. but it was the only way to preserve the integrity of the “We’ve learned a lot collectively through the Te Korowai strategy as agreed with the community,” he says. process but in fact, our town is very au fait with the “Of course the legal aspects are only half the story and concept of ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea) we will be working with people locally on implementation – our whole philosophy is based around ki uta ki tai. for decades to come.” It’s about the protection of our land and seas for future generations.” Te Korowai facilitator, Peter Lawless says the nine- year process of bringing the community together in agreement has been a significant challenge and he believes the community will welcome the Te Korowai leadership and resolution of marine issues.

“This acceptance by the government is a huge thing for us. It validates all the hard work and the compromises and commitments to looking after our environment.”

Tā Mark Solomon is extremely proud of both Te Korowai itself and the community negotiations that brought it to life.

“The negotiations were long and hard, but for me the whole process was a beautiful expression of community. I think the whole of New Zealand could look at this as an example of how communities can come together to look after their resources for themselves and their children,” he says. “It has taken us a long time to get where we are with Te Korowai and we still have a lot of work to complete Darcia Solomon. around getting the taiapure and mātaitai managers in

38 39 Environment Canterbury & Ngai Tahu 2014 Invite You To Apply For YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS HAVE YOU DONE SOMETHING IN YOUR COMMUNITY, MARAE, SCHOOL OR HOUSEHOLD THAT WILL HELP CREATE A ‘BETTER TOMORROW’?

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40 Research project Thomas Eustace Green / Tame Eutahi Kirini There were a number of documents, journals/diaries (1840 -1917) written by Tame Eutahi Kirini during his lifetime. Some of My name is Michael Bosman and I am a post-graduate these are contained within collections at the Macmillan Masters student at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, Brown Library (University of Canterbury), Ngāi Tahu the University of Canterbury, under the supervision of Achives and individual family groups/members. It is my Assoc. Professor Te Maire Tau. hope that the information contained within the other I whakapapa back to Tuahiwi by my tūpuna, Catherine documents and journals/diaries held by other whānau Kumea Green (daughter of W.K. and R.), William King members, will provide me with the necessary details to Green (brother of Tame Eutahi Kirini.) and Rina Te allow for the full story surrounding Tame Eutahi Kirini to Haupoki Te Ata Otu (W.K.’s wife and granddaughter of be uncovered and fully recorded. Hakopa Te Ata Otu). Accordingly, I respectfully request those whānau holding I am currently involved with research around the life any documents, journals/diaries to contact me by one of Thomas Eustace Green / Tame Eutahi Kirini. The of the following to discuss involvement with this project: research focuses on his involvement with Natanahira email: [email protected] or phone 027 444-6821. Waruwarutu and the whare pūrākau, his writing of Ngāi Alternatively, you may wish to contact Te Maire Tau Tahu history and whakapapa, and more importantly Email: [email protected]. I look forward to the transmission of Mātauranga Māori. The University hearing from you and discussing this project with you. of Canterbury’s Ethics Committee has approved this Nā Michael Bosman. research project.

Te Waihora mahinga kai monitoring Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Te Waihora Volunteers will aid the Ngāi Tahu monitoring team Management Board are increasing mahinga kai with tasks such as setting nets, bringing in nets, monitoring in Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere through the measuring and weighing fish, and taking water quality Whakaora Te Waihora programme. The monitoring aims measurements. No experience is required as training to collect more information about mahinga kai, such as will be given where needed, but you need to be tuna and pātiki, to support Ngāi Tahu decision-making confident on and around water and handling fish. and management of the lake. Keen to volunteer? Whakaora Te Waihora is replanting native vegetation Contact Sophie Allen, Senior Environmental Advisor- Te and re-creating wetlands to help mahinga kai to recover. Waihora, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (03) 974 0197 or One particular area of focus for the monitoring is the email [email protected] Horomaka Kōhanga, which was a Ngāi Tahu initiative to close the eastern side of the lake to commercial fishing. The monitoring aims to see if the kōhanga is working well as a safe ‘nest’ for fish, leading to increased fish numbers. Ngāi Tahu is collaborating with NIWA (Taihoro Nukurangi), through the Whakaora Te Waihora programme to get this monitoring up and running.

Volunteers are being sought to assist Ngāi Tahu with this monitoring work and other kaupapa such as visiting streams in the Te Waihora area, in order to survey where waikōura and kākahi (freshwater mussels) are found, due to concerns that these mahinga kai species will continue to decline unless work is done to protect their sites. The lake itself housed large kākahi beds until about the early 1900s, and the pā settlement at Birdlings Flat was called Waikākahi in honour of the extensive food source. Monitoring results will be reported on annually and fed into a cultural health report card for Te Waihora that Ngāi Tahu plans to published every two years.

What does the monitoring involve? Sophie is looking for locals who can ideally commit weekdays - about 10 days spread out over a year - or people who could come on a couple of weeknights Measuring and weighing tuna at Timberyard Point, Te Waihora. Kelly Smith (Te Taumutu Rūnanga) and Phil Jellyman (NIWA to do spotlighting for tuna and kōura. A koha of petrol Freshwater Fish Ecologist). vouchers will be given in appreciation for your time.

41 Congratulations Whānau and friends are very proud of Troy Colin Summerton (a descendant of John Flutey and Merehana Puha), who recently graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a bachelor degree in business, majoring in finance and business management.

He is now working for Westpac Albany and is continuing to study for his honours degree part-time. Troy is also a black belt in martial arts.

Troy Summerton on his graduation day.

Ngāti Kuia exhibition Kuia, Refinery Artspace of Whakatū (Nelson), is calling Nau mai, haere mai for expressions of interest from all Ngāti Kuia emerging Ko Tutupamou te maunga and established artists for an exhibition at Refinery Ko te Hoiere te awa Artspace in August. The objective is to raise awareness Ko te Kurahaupo te waka of Ngāti Kuia and present an exhibition of contemporary Ko Kaikaiawaro te taniwha and traditional Ngāti Kuia works to the public. The Ko matua Hautere te tangata exhibition is open to all Ngāti Kuia artists and entries Maranga mā e te iwi Pakohe close for initial selection on 4 July. Maranga mā e te iwi Ngāti Kuia. For further information, please contact Vicky Thorn on In recognition of and supporting Te Tau Ihu iwi, Ngāti [email protected] or 03 548 1721.

Māori land Māori land query This notice is for the descendants of William Thomas I am keen to hear from anyone who might know the who married Mary Tukuwaha. Their descendants, with direct descendants of Joseph Antone, Susan Antone, the family name, Flint, are asked to get in touch about Charles Connor, James Connor and Elizabeth Palmer Māori land in the Thomas/Tukuwaha name. (Takamaitu). All are original owners on some Māori Land Blocks. Over the years many parts of the land have been sold or neglected, or are unknown. We hope we, I would also like information on the descendants of as descendants, can come together to help future Haylie Kate Bevin and Nathan John Bevin. Please generations. contact me - Cheryl Mitchell - on 03 385 2408 or email [email protected] Our meeting will be held in Invercargill. Please contact Shona Morris on [email protected] or phone 07 544 6954 or 027 404 4699.

Land owners sought Anglem Whakapapa whānau hui Tēnā koutou. We are currently trying to establish all Karanga mai rā e te whānau Anglem current beneficial owners to the Hawea-Wanaka SILNA Anā ko Te Rehe block. Nāia ko te rahi o Kāti Huirapa Ko Te Hapa o Niu Tirenei tū mai rā If you think your whānau whakapapa to this block, but Ko te kāika, ko Arowhenua have not received any information regarding recent meetings at the Land Court, then we would urge you to Kaumātua of the Anglem whānau have called for a contact the Māori Land Court to establish if you have whakapapa whānau hui for all descendants of William an interest, and if so, that any succession issues are Anglem. Please register your expressions of interest identified and rectified. with Crete Pirini on [email protected] or call 021 08409755. We would appreciate it if you would please Please contact the Māori Land Court on 03 962 4900. forward this pānui to all our Anglem whānau.

42 Walking in the footsteps of tipuna “Walking in the footsteps of our tipuna Horomona Pohio” Rawa and the staff of the Ngāi Tahu Trust Board, who says it all really. A large group of Pohio whānau recently met us at the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office. visited five out of the seven rūnaka that Horomona was affiliated to, to learn about the history of our tipuna. Our It was awesome to hear their kōrero. Last but not least, whānau are from Te Tairawhiti and we whakapapa to thank you to Waiariki Parata-Taiapa for his input into Horomona, through his third wife, Peti Paetoi, of Ngāti our itinerary. It was a great learning journey for our Matepu/Ngāti Kahungunu. They had a son, Henare, who mokopuna as well as ourselves and they all had journals married Heni Mitchell to begin our whānau. they had to write in about their trip. We would also like to acknowledge the Ngāi Tahu Fund for supporting us We travelled from Gisborne to Bluff on a 10-day visit, an making our trip possible. It was a journey of a lifetime staying over at Waihao Marae, Puketeraki Marae and Te that will be with our whānau forever. A big thank you to Rau Aroha Marae. A big mihi goes out to all of them for you all. Nā John and Diane Akuhata-Brown. their warm welcome to us all. While at Waihao we visited the grave site of Horomona at Waimate urupā. We also made day visits to Moeraki Boulders and Uenuku Marae and we’d like to thank David Higgins for his history kōrero. While there we also visited the historic Huriawa site.

In Dunedin we visited Hocken Library; and members of the whānau also made a day trip to Ruapuke Island. That was a highlight for them. We also visited Lake Ellesmere and Tuahiwi Marae. Thanks very much to Terry Ryan, Joseph Hullen of the whakapapa unit, Whai

The Pohio whānau at the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Exciting opportunities for whānau wellbeing Te Pūtahitanga will be governed by a small independent Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was launched board, appointed on the basis of skills, expertise and in March 2013, marking an historic point in the commitment to kaupapa Māori. Te Pūtahitanga was strengthening of Whānau Ora and iwi collaboration. launched in mid-March and has dedicated the first Whānau Ora has been driven by leaders within Ngāi month to a roadshow across Te Waipounamu, visiting a Tahu Whānui over many generations and recognized number of Ngāi Tahu and Te Tau Ihu marae to talk with over the last four years as government policy through whānau, providers and potential partners. the leadership of Hon Tariana Turia, to build whānau rangatiratanga and whānau oranga. Te Pūtahitanga “Local knowledge and local solutions will be at the heart builds on this success by taking on a new responsibility of the success of Whānau Ora, so it was important that to allocate Whānau Ora funding previously distributed by Te Pūtahitanga started as an organization in the places Te Puni Kōkiri. where our whānau live, talking with people who dedicate their lives to oranga whānau,” says Lisa Tumahai. “Te Pūtahitanga is more than a funding body,” says Lisa Tumahai, interim chair of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Feedback from the roadshows will be integrated into Waipounamu. “Te Pūtahitanga represents Iwi stepping an investment plan that will guide immediate and short into leadership and decision making roles, to support term investment decisions, supported by comprehensive our whānau, Papatipu Rūnanga and providers to be data and targeted engagement. The investment plan aspirational, innovative and bold in how we collectively aims to be a roadmap to achieve our local and collective support whānau oranga and whānau rangatiratanga. We aspirations by supporting initiatives our communities are willing to take the responsibility, to support whānau value. Te Pūtahitanga has an exciting and challenging to reach their full potential in all aspects of life, and I role, contributing new tools to our kete, to achieve our believe we are ready.” tribal vision of mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.

Te Pūtahitanga is a new organisation, formed as a Please visit www.teputahitanga.org for more information, partnership between all the iwi of Te Waipounamu, including reports on the roadshow hui and updates on building on last five years of increasingly strong our work. relationships between Ngāi Tahu and the iwi of Te Tau Ihu. The iwi involved are Ngāti Apa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Rarua and Ngāi Tahu.

43 Te Hā o Tahu Potiki The fourth edition of the Te Hā series- Ka Korokī Te Manu - is released on 28 April. Ka Korokī Te Manu speaks of the dawn chorus of birds and some of the waiata and haka included are repeats from previous albums while others are newer compositions which sing to a younger generation.

Ngāi Tahu arts advisor Maani Stirling says each waiata and haka has been recreated as closely as possible to the original kupu, rhythms, tune, style, feel and intent of the composer. All waiata and haka on this version of Te Hā o Tahu Pōtiki are suitable for whānau, hapū, rūnanga, school groups, ngā mataa waka e noho ana ki Te Waipounamu and rōpū kapa haka.

“This edition of Te Hā includes haka and waiata that are likely to be performed to welcome te tini me te mano ki Te Matatini 2015. We would encourage everyone to learn these items to support this kaupapa and Ngāi Tūāhuriri.” The Te Hā o Tahu Pōtiki series of tapes and CDs originated from the desire to strengthen and develop Kāi Tahu identity and culture through waiata and haka.

Te Matatini 2015 - halfway to volunteer target The Waitaha Cultural Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi to look around for accommodation options in and around Tahu are encouraged to see registrations are climbing Christchurch ahead of Te Matatini 2015. and have nearly reached the half-way mark of the 400 If you have some good ideas regarding potential volunteer kaimahi needed for Te Matatini 2015. accommodation for groups of 40-plus manuhiri, please email [email protected] with the details and a Please keep up the good work and spread the word phone number you can be contacted on. whānau. We encourage all Papatipu Rūnanga and whānau to get involved as we prepare to host Te This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to treat our Matatini, the premier national kapa haka event in Hagley manuhiri to southern Māori hospitality at its finest. Park, 4-8 March 2015. We are planning to surround the kapa haka stage with a vibrant festival featuring the best of Ngāi Tahu There are all sorts of roles supporting this kaupapa and southern cuisine, arts and crafts, entertainment - gathering and preparing kai, kapa haka liaison, and activities. The theme of Te Matatini 2015 is He information centre assistance, car parking and entry Ngākau Aroha – it is our chance to say thank you and wardens, front and back stage assistants, venue clean- reciprocate the aroha, care and support shown by all iwi up, corporate lounge, kaumātua and tamariki areas, arts around the country after the earthquakes. Te Matatini and craft stalls and exhibitions, administration support, 2015 will be a whānau-friendly, smoke-free, fizzy drink- catering, te mea, te mea, te mea. free, alcohol and drug-free event, where everyone is welcome. If you have already registered as a volunteer, firstly thank you very much for doing so and secondly, you Please visit the Waitaha website www.waitahacc.co.nz can expect us to get in touch around mid-year, with or call 0800 KAI TAHU and register your interest. You further information. With the nation’s regional kapa haka can also ‘like’ Waitaha Cultural Council on Facebook competitions nearly complete, teams are already starting and encourage others by spreading the word.

44 Waitaha Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition Over 800 spectators gathered at Lincoln Events Centre on Saturday, April 12 for the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Competition 2014. Ten Te Waipounamu groups took to the stage for a series of beautiful and power-packed performances. The three qualifying teams to go on to compete at Te Matatini in Christchurch, in March 2015 are Ngā Manu a Tāne (first), Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi (second), and Te Pao a Tahu (third).

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The Poutini delegation on West Coast leases. This photograph is part of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board Collection that is in the Ngāi Tahu Archives. If you are able to provide names or information about this photo, please contact Tania Nutira or Robyn Walsh, Ngāi Tahu Archives Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524-8248).