Mātahi-ā-te-tau May 2011

I tukuna mai tënei whakaahua e Meri Wichman nö Kaiköura me Hokonui. Tēnei marama

• Rūnanga access their red zone office building pg 8 • Hokonui Health and Social Services receive the office koha pg 16 • Mō Tātou closing pg 21– 23 Nä te Kaiwhakahaere 2006 to 2010. This is a great achievement and equates From this week onwards I will be able to growth in the Māori asset base of 4.3% per annum for speak with additional confidence the last four years compared to the overall real growth of to external groups about the ever the New Zealand economy of 3% for the same period. growing contribution of Iwi Māori to the New Zealand economy. This is As the Minister for Māori Affairs, Hon Pita Sharples, said because we have a new report with on May 5, at the launch of these figures, “No longer will the most recent figures. people question whether or not a Māori Economy exists. The Māori Economy, our sleeping giant has begun to The Māori Economic Taskforce and awake—and it has a fierce appetite.” Te Puni Kōkiri have released a new report by Beryl Economics, which The other message to take home from the report is that shows that the asset base of enterprises in the 2010 although there has been a significant increase in the Māori economy amounted to at least $36.9billion, more Māori asset base, our overall contribution to GDP has than double the last estimated figure we had, which was only slightly increased to 5.9%. $16.5b for 2006. The Māori Economic Taskforce believes this shows The report confirms what Iwi Leaders have been saying plenty of room for improvement, and that with better for some time, that the old figure did not account for all alignment to science, research and innovation we are Māori enterprises, and that there simply wasn’t enough likely to leverage much greater growth from our combined data being collected. asset base.

The newer figure gives us a number of advantages Ultimately, we want our assets to better assist us to because it is able to be broken down to give us a create jobs and improved incomes for all. This is not to snapshot of the type of economy Māori are generating in say that it is going to be easy. In the short-term we are this country. The new figure of $36.9b comprises: pushing against the negative effects of a near double-dip recession and on top of that, in Te Waipounamu we must • $5.4b of assets attributable to the enterprises of overcome the economic consequences of two significant nearly 12,920 Māori self-employed. earthquakes. However, Iwi Māori need to face the future • $20.8b of assets attributable to the enterprises of confidently and my hope is that the materials produced 5,690 Māori employers. by the Māori Economic taskforce and the programmes • $10.6b of assets of Māori Trusts, Incorporations, created by the taskforce will provide momentum to Iwi Organisations, Boards, Post-Settlement Governance Māori to move forward and make the most of the assets Entities, Mandated Iwi Organisations and Iwi/ they have acquired and will continue to acquire. Even Rūnanga holding companies. just having the figures to prove that we are an economic force in this country, will ensure us a fairer hearing. What the Beryl report shows is a $20.4b improvement on the 2006 figure, much of this is associated with a significant improvement in data collection and the rise associated with capital goods prices. The balance of the increase is still $5.7b associated with real growth from

Kāti Waewae Rūnaka

Rā Whānau Maruaroa Mātahi-ā-te-tau Zion Meihana-Whittle Toni Tainui Hemi Mason HaaraTarumaitawhiti Ria Sacha Gibbs Janyne “Dottie” Morrison Danielle Tainui Emma Tainui Amanda Downs Te Rua Mason Lisa Tumahai Henare Mason Toby Tainui Shannon Watts Mahara Mcalister (nee Tainui) Shay Tauwhare Dwayne Mason ArianaTamainu Koha Mason Dean Tainui Mowena Mason Muri Ratana

2 3 Royal Surprise for 84-year-old kaumātua – Mary Tulloch (Aunty Babe) An invitation by the Greymouth District Council to Aunty Babe to meet Prince William came as a major surprise to her whānau. Her daughter (who lives in London) rang [Insert: add photo3] to say her photo was in a London daily mail newspaper. Then her son rang from Australia to let her know she was on channel 9, and in the Australian Womens Weekly.

Aunty Babe presented the Prince with a pounamu taonga for his future wife Kate Middleton. Prince William came over to the coast to meet with the families who lost loved ones in the Pike River coal mine tragedy, and community leaders, iwi representatives and emergency service personnel. Trustees, Arahura Marae carvers, Jamie’s whānau and [Insert: add photo1] extended whānau and last but not least, Jamie Whittle.

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Aunty Babe presenting a pounamu taonga to Prince William.

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Jackson Tainui DOB: 27 July 1993. Mātua: Charlie Tainui and Toni Caldwell. Mātua Tūpuna: Papakura Tainui (née Tauwhare) and the late George Tainui. Tribal Affiliations: Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Waewae, Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue. Sporting Achievements: Buller Rugby Representative 2006-2007, Nelson Bays Rugby Representative 2008 and 2009, Buller Rugby Development Team 2010, Prince William, Mayor of Greymouth Tony Kokshoon, Buller Cricket Representative 2006-2010: Senior Rugby kaumātua Mary Tulloch and Ben Hutana. Player, Marist Rugby Club Nelson 2011. Photos from: Greymouth District Council. Academic Achievements: NCEA Level 1 with Merit, NCEA Level 2. Whakairo Unveiling Leadership Achievements: Head Māori Boy Garin College 2011, Head Hostel Boy Garin College 2011, At 6am, Tuesday 11 April, many whānau from both Ngāti Barbier House Sporting Captain Garin College 2011, Waewae and Ngāti Māhaki along with the Westland Student Representative Garin College Board of High School community gathered to take part in a dawn Trustees 2011. ceremony to bless two new buildings, unveil a mauri Hobbies: rugby, cricket, taiaha, kapa haka, guitar, kōhatu (gifted by Peter Tauwhare) and unveil a maihi music, computers, long board skateboarding. carved for the school’s whare wānanga (which was Future Aspirations (order of preference): Attend carved by Jamie Whittle, Ngāi Tūāhuriri).This whakairo university to undertake a degree as a te reo Māori had been on the cards for Westland High School for secondary teacher or PE teacher, broadcasting career, a very long time, and finally came to completion last police traffic officer, and travel overseas. year. Credit must be given to all parties involved in the Subjects 2011: Te reo Māori (including taiaha), completion of the whakairo; Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, mathematics, physical education, religious education, Tūterakiwhanoa Trust, Westland High School Board of history and adventure leadership.

2 3 Te Takapūo Rotowhio – Pounamu, Bone and Stone Our Poutini whānau set down a pounamu as a koha, Carving School Te Puia (New Zealand Māori Arts and which now carries the name “Te Ara Pounamu”. After the Crafts Institute) whakatau we had kai, then Lewis Gardiner showed us around the pounamu carving workshop before we went on a guided tour of Te Puia. We left from there to go get our boys all settled into their new homes and to make sure they both had plenty of kai.

The Mahuika waka stayed in Rotorua while the Campbell and Meihana waka returned to Taupo before heading back south on the Saturday morning. By Monday everyone was back home. To date the two boys have both made appearances on Te Kaea, and are loving every moment of their new journey; soaking up everything Lewis and Thomas are teaching them. These two boys are setting examples for future generations of kaitiaki pounamu. Poutini Kāi Tahu whānau who escorted Katene and Waitaiki ki uta, poutini ki tai..... Shannon to Rotorua. Campbell and Meihana whānau (Kāti Waewae) Mahuika whānau (Kāti Waewae and Kāti Hip-Hop Wānanga Mähaki).

In the early hours of Thursday 7 April, two waka full of whānau departed Te Tai o Poutini bound for Rotorua with Katene and Shannon in tow. It was a very long trip to Picton followed by a very rocky crossing over the Cook Strait, which saw a couple of us on the verge of sea sickness, not nice at all.Once we landed in Pōneke another member of the Mahuika whānau joined the convoy, and we were once again on our last leg of the trip north.The Campbell and Meihana waka stopped in Taupo for accommodation, while the Mahuika waka carried on to Rotorua.

After a good night’s sleep (for some), we all met up in the carpark at Te Puia the next day. We were given VIP passes into Te Puia before being taken inside the complex The April school holiday hip-hop wānanga was such a for a mihi whakatau. While waiting in the courtyard we huge success with 40 registrations in total – woo hoo. spotted this lovely old tāua heading our way, and with We decided to open it up to the wider community this such delight to us it was Aunty Kaa Daniels. Such relief time. The response was terrific. The tamariki ranged from to know there are tāua like her there to manaaki our five to 13-year-olds fully participating with one 3-year-old boys. It wasn’t too long before we were given the wave to semi participating (when he was in the mood). Over half come into the whare for the whakatau, which was pretty of the tamariki were Waewae, while the rest were made awesome all round. up of Mātāwaka and Tauiwi.

The wānanga ran from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 of April, 10am to 4pm. The tamariki brought healthy kai to share for morning tea while our ringawera (Nelly and Missy with help from Gayleen, Jools and Mikayla) cooked beautiful healthy lunches each day. It was all a bit daunting for our tutor Chantal Tumahai who had never taught so many at once, but with the help of Maia, Satori and Brooke she did just fine.

We were so surprised to see all of them return each day after the tiring sessions they endured the previous day, but they did and with so much energy and enthusiasm. Even though there were a few real good kids who just The two kaiako and first intake of akonga for Te Takapūo loved being growled at and loved running even more, Rotowhio; Lewis Gardner, Thomas Ratima, Joel Masters, they were a great bunch and so keen to learn. Shannon Mahuika and Katene Campbell.

4 5 To reward the tamariki for all their hard work throughout The Office the week we took them to The Aquatic Centre in Māwhera Our rūnanga office is located at 27 Sewell St Hokitika, for a day of fun, and to celebrate our three-year-old’s next to Te Waipounamu Māori Heritage Centre. The birthday. Before they could have fun in the pool they office is attended Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm, had to perform for the whānau. And as usual they all should the office be unattended during these hours or shone like the little stars they are. As an extra treat for you require assistance after hours please call 03 755 them they all got passes for the hydroslide, some adults 6452 and leave a message. If it is urgent you can call included, and I’m sure the lifeguards didn’t know what hit 0508 RUNANGA 0508 786 2642 or alternatively e-mail them. The few adults who went hydrosliding were heard [email protected] or by all the whānau (outside in the bbq area) yahooing and [email protected]. screaming. After having an awesome time in the pool, we all had a mean-as kai to end our week. Can’t wait for the next one.... Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki kā tini aituā mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i terakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. It has been really busy here on Te Tai o Poutini.

Easter Weekend and ANZAC Commemoration Whānau spent Easter Weekend at the marae. We combined a working bee with a waiata wānaka, and preparations for our annual ANZAC commemoration service. With plenty of work to do, and with periods of light rain on and off, there was never a dull moment!

We had a hardworking crew but a special mention to Jimmy Gibb, Tutoko and Karera Wallace-Jones. The trio worked like troopers from Thursday night through until Sunday. They split wood for the fire, worked on the Makaawhio Awa and that evening we had celebratory kai flagpole and shovelled and carted dirt for a lawn; which and treated the kids to an Easter egg hunt. will be grown on the roadside of our whare tipuna. Ka mau te wehi koutou! ANZAC Commemoration Preparations began for Anzac Day on Good Friday, when the old WWI flagpole from Hokitika was sanded and repainted. The base of the flagpole was cemented Insert photo’s (1) and decorated with white stones from the beach. Anzac Day dawned; a beautiful West Coast Insert pics – Flag Pole day. Whānau and friends from Bruce Bay and surrounding communities, Hokitika and Greymouth arrived to participate in our service. More than 50 people joined us in our whare tipuna Kaipōto and remembered those who fought in all of the wars since WWI. A Evenings were spent learning our waiata and getting to special focus was placed on the nine Kāti Māhaki men know each other better. We even had a “movie evening”. who left the area to go to WWI, and their stories shared We celebrated Easter Sunday with a service at the with all. Poppies were placed inside before everyone went outside for the dedication of the flagpole.

4 5 A harakeke wreath and nine crosses made with red Mātauraka Māhaki ki Makaawhio Secondary School poppies were laid at the base of the flagpole as the Grants names of the nine Māhaki men were called. Waiata Each year members who have children attending followed and some departed to our urupā, Papakeri, secondary school are given an opportunity to apply for a grant to assist with school related expenses such as school and examination fees, field trips, uniform, calculators and other equipment. This year 26 applications have been received. Shortly applicants will receive notification about when the grants will be paid, and the amount that will be credited into bank accounts.

Maramataka calendar (events) Hui Rūnanganui Executive Meeting Generally held the first Saturday each month. The next hui is scheduled for 9.30am, 4 June in the Office Boardroom, Hokitika. For catering purposes please contact the office if you are attending.

Waiata Waiata sessions are being held in our office in Hokitika, every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm until 8.00pm. Nau mai, haere mai!

Wānaka Makaawhio Mauri Ora A motivational and well-being hui is being planned to be held from 18 to 19 June for members on the Makaawhio Mauri Ora Programme. to lay poppies at the headstone of Augustus (Akuhata) Whakapapa Hīkoi Katau Te Naihi. Anzac Day at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui We are working on finding dates to carry out this Marae ended with the sharing of a scrumptious lunch hīkoi potentially next month. If you are interested in and much kōrero. participating please contact the office. More details will be available as the hīkoi plans are firmed up. Māra Kai Marae As you can see from the photos, our māra kai Communication continues to be a source We are about to recommence our regular quarterly of pride. We are currently newsletter, Ka tangi te kōkō. If you have moved and working on stage two have not let us know your updated mailing address, options of extending our please contact the office on 0800 955 007 so that we planting range and area. can update the database. Watch this space! Before closing, we have a couple of ways for you to keep [Insert pics – Māra Kai] in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s happening. Try our web page www.makaawhio.maori.nz or “friend” our Facebook page. Contact can be made by e-mail: [email protected] or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007.We also have whānau e-mail groups; so if you want to be added e-mail the office.

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki.

Mauri ora!

6 7 Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

He Mate As a hapū we are constantly battling to improve the Josette Waina Ngahina Malcolm sadly passed away at water quality to refurbish our kete kaimoana. In light of Waikato Hospital on 11 April, daughter of Mick and Te the recent earthquakes, and with the dumping of rubble Whe Ariki Hutana. Buried at Lake Rotoma next to her from the city, the spiritual wellbeing of the harbour and husband Mana Malcolm. Many thanks to all whānau who its people was considered to be at risk. On Saturday 9 travelled to Rotoma. April at 12.30pm, a rāhui was placed over Whakaraupō, to be reviewed in consultation with CDHB. Thanks to the Kā whānau a Josette Malcolm, me kā whānau a Auntie staff at CDHB for their support, it is an opportunity for the Ruti Ginders, arohanui ki a koutou. wider community to have an understanding of another approach to health risks from contaminated water. Rā whānau To Auntie Dawn Kottier, Cody Laffey, Lyle Phillips, There are a number of damaged headstones in our Marlene Kamo, Caine Tauwhare, Trevor Perry, Uncle urupā at Rāpaki that whānau may not be aware of. If you Joe Briggs, Rex Gillies, Hiwi Tauroa, Erina Barnes, have concerns phone the Rāpaki office on 03 328 9415. Ramari Turei and to those having a birthday, but are not mentioned here, very best wishes and lots of good times Mō Tātou Exhibition Closing Ōtākou in the year ahead. Rūnaka supported a representation from Rāpaki to travel down to the closing in Dunedin. Despite the inclement Post Earthquakes weather, they enjoyed the whole experience.

Rāpaki Office Visitors Timoti Riwaka, district iwi liaison officer, brought Phil Goto over to Rāpaki for a visit. Phil is from Zimbabwe and has been here in New Zealand for 10 years. Graham Bell, who works for Te Puna Kōkiri and lives in Taumarunui also came in to say hello. Graham has developed a fondness for the Rāpaki Aunties, since becoming acquainted during the earthquake emergency.

Rakena Re-union

Welcome home Auntie Doe, we missed you, a big “hello” to those of our Rāpaki whānau who have re-located to other places (temporarily).They are the Lee whānau, Uncle Doug and Auntie Elaine, Nikki and Pete Rhodes whānau, Mariata Laffey, Henry Couch, Aunty Dawn Kottier, Honey and Grant Barlow, Uncle Kena and Auntie Sal, Uncle Dallas, Tahu and Judy, Huiarei, Sian and Over Easter weekend, whānau descendants of Rakena Kaea Remi, Kiti, Hemi and Diaz. Rāpaki is not the same Piripi Rakena (Ngāpuhi) and Sarah Mabel Couch (Kāi without you all, so don’t stay away too long. Tahu) travelled from Te Waipounamu (Birdlings Flat, Rāpaki, Whiterock, Ōtautahi) to meet up with whānau Aunty Rima and Charlie are now happily settled back from Taranaki, Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Taitokerau at into their own home, but for five of our local residents, Mangamuka Marae. Time spent together was all about the marae is still home while they wait for repairs to their making connections with Rakena in the far north, visiting houses to be completed. places of historical significance to the Rakena whānau and learning more about whakapapa. The weekend included fun activities such as an adventurous dip in

6 7 the moana at Tapotupotu, sand boarding at Te Paki Stream, time for shopping, exploring Waitangi, eating, and musical entertainment. A bus trip with Barry up Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua) and back again was a highlight. The painted tukutuku patterns in the tüpuna whare were fascinating, but what astounded Elaine was learning from marae kuia just how many they actually sleep in their wharenui.

Vacancy Director Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd We are still looking for a suitably qualified person to fill a vacancy on Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd Board, which is the charitable company established as the investment arm of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki). Its aim is to provide secure investment policy to increase the value of Te Pūtea Tautoko for the benefit of its shareholders. A position description is available from the Rāpaki office upon request. If you know of someone with financial knowledge, business acumen and strategic insight, please encourage them to either register their interest by email to the Rāpaki office [email protected]; phone 328 9415 or apply in writing to director vacancy, PO Box 107, Lyttelton 8841.

Upcoming dates Te Hira Tauwhare’s ordination has been confirmed as 10 July. Rūnaka meetings:12 June, 10 July and 14 August.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata

Kia ora whānau, well as we settle into the new “normal” for demolition resulting in the closure of the CBD. The here in Christchurch, winter is starting to rear his head, Koukourarata rūnanga office should have now relocated with a visit from Jack Frost and his whānau last week. to our interim Office at the Wigram Hub. We are very It has been a busy time since our last submission, as grateful to Anake Goodall, Mike Sang, Tom Fitzpatrick rebuilding and cleaning up continues. Before moving and the staff of the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for into the months, we extend our thoughts and prayers their support and assistance over the past months, and to our whānau who have lost loved ones since our in particular for providing us with an interim office and IT last submission in particular the Ginders whānau, the support. Malcolm and Hutana whānau, the Metzger whānau and all the whānau who have lost a loved one in the past few Our interim contact details are: months. Nō reira koutou mā te huka wairua, rātou kua pā Physical address: Ngāi Tahu Hub, 50 Corsair Drive, mai te rika o aituā, moe mai rā, okioki atu rā, koutou ki a Wigram (report to reception on arrival) koutou, ka moe, tātou ki a tātou ka tau... Postal address: PO Box 3187 Christchurch 8140 Phone: (03) 365 3281 (the phone has been set up to Rollin on... alert us to messages) Life literally “rolls on”, here in Christchurch, we have a Cell phone: 021 412 377 “new normal” now, which involves a lot of patience and perseverance and that’s just going to the shop! Clean up Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata would also like to thank continues in the CBD with many buildings being marked those who brought food and provisions to the whānau at

8 9 our marae over the six weeks following the earthquake. At lunchtime of 13 April, Wairewa, Koukourarata and Although our whānau had ensured they were well Mahaanui Kurataiao met at the Ngāi Tahu Hub for an stocked during their time at the marae, they were grateful initial briefing with Ngāi Tahu staff who had volunteered to those who brought provisions over. to help.

Controlled and escorted access to our office We were issued with safety gear and backpacks for On Monday 11 April, we received 48-hours’ notice from those that didn’t have them. We then travelled to the the Canterbury Business Recovery Group, that we were Canterbury Business Recovery Group assembly point to gain controlled, escorted, access to our building on where we were joined by Te Taumutu and Ōnuku. the afternoon of Wednesday 13 April. The notice said Following check-in and a briefing from the recovery that we were limited to two people per business and group, we then boarded a bus that would take us to our were to wear safety gear at all times while in the building. office building via Manchester Street, Lichfield Street and Oxford Terrace. Despite authorities having cleaned up these streets over the past five weeks following the earthquake, nothing prepared us for the devastation that we saw.

Arriving at “the strip” we disembarked the bus and received a final briefing from a structural engineer, USAR and police or security. Being the occupants of the top floor we were the first sent into the building, with the power out we were grateful to Dottie for organising our head lamps and off we trekked up 12 flights of stairs – a journey we were to all repeat several times over the next 90mins. It’s amazing what an adrenalin rush can help [Insert photo: 5d[5d: The Koukourarata Office.] you achieve!

Having made prior arrangements for support with People Members of USAR and the Security Team checking to and Performance, Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, we see if everything is ok. contacted Justine Whitaker and Janyne ‘Dottie’ Morrison and put the wheels in motion providing safety equipment, We were grateful to USAR who had come through and backpacks and staff to assist us. picked up cabinets and furniture thrown over by the earthquake and its subsequent large aftershocks, which made it somewhat easier to move around the floor collecting files and belongings.

Returning to the assembly point we were able to reflect on the day’s activities and the sights we’d seen. We [Insert photo: 2c] were all very relieved that there were no aftershock’s while we were in the building (though a 3.2 aftershock rolled through prior to us entering the building). Our sincere thanks to Justine and Dottie from People and Performance for organising the safety equipment and coordinating staff volunteers; to Aubrey ‘Aubz’ Hughes - who assisted Koukourarata, Brett Lee and Teone Sciascia - who helped Wairewa, Craig Pauling - who helped Takuahi Research and Development, Joseph Iaean Cranwell (Takuahi Research and Development), Hullen came to assist but due to the number restrictions Sheena Sherrat-Smith (Te Taumutu) and Craig Pauling wasn’t required by our floor. He then volunteered his discuss tactics with Maani Stirling. services to the Canterbury Business Recovery Group

8 9 and ended up assisting the elderly owners of Victoria We wish them well with their future endeavours in Associates on Level one. We also extend our thanks Australia. to Jason Arnold, Ben Te Aika and Raniera Dallas for offering their services.

Civil defence information • Given recent events in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and here in Christchurch it’s probably wise for whānau to check out this webpage and make sure you have a basic emergency kit BEFORE you need it • http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/ PHOTOS:

Lost pets Photo #1 Whānau farewell – caption: Many people in Christchurch have had pets go missing Members of the Grennell whānau gather to farewell if you have lost or found an animal contact the SPCA or Graeme and Tokerau at a whānau breakfast. check this website out: http://www.petsonthenet.co.nz/ ads/ Photo #5h Graeme farewell: caption:

End of an era... After 22 years of service Graeme Grennell retired from St John on Thursday 21 April. Graeme will be greatly missed by the staff of St Johns and those who have worked with him over the years. Sadly it is not just St John Graeme is leaving, but New Zealand, because he and Tokerau Osborn are moving to the Gold Coast.

A former rūnanga chairperson over the last decade, Graeme has seen the rūnanga move through the Claim to Settlement. He helped build the rūnanga and marae Sister Waiana and her whānau with nephew Manaia to what it is today. Graeme and Tokerau have served Cunningham attend Graeme’s farewell from St John with on many rūnanga committees with Graeme representing Tokerau Osborn. us on many external committees and boards. He also was appointed as a Minister for Tangata Tiaki for both Rūnaka meetings the Koukourarata Mātaitai and Rohe Moana.Te Rūnanga Rūnaka meetings are held on the second Sunday of o Koukourarata wish to thank Graeme and Tokerau for each month at Koukourarata marae starting at 10am. their service and dedication to our marae and rūnanga.

Te Rūnanga o Wairewa

He Pēpi she weighed a decent 9 pounds 3 oz. Another moko for proud great grandparents Ken and Rata Brown, and the first moko for Andrew Scott and Patricia Handcock.

Wairewa Rūnaka – Mātahi ā te Tau 2011 Tēnā tātou katoa, Nei rā te mihi kau atu ki a koutou me ō koutou whānau [Insert photo: Katerina] kua horahia i Kā Pākihi whakatekateka o Waitaha, kai raro i te maru o Aoraki matatū. Hoki atu kā whakaaro ki a rātou kua hika i te rū whenua nui o Waitaha, ā, ki ō rātou whānau e taki tonu ana. Oti ai te pō, nau mai te ao. Te tūmanako, kei te noho koutou katoa i kā manaakitaka. Ka tau a Rūäumoko, ka whāia tonutia kā mahi. Katerina Marama Brown was born 1.36am, April 3 to Mauri ora ki a tātou first-time parents Kenneth Terry Brown and Awhina Handcock-Scott. Two weeks and two days overdue

10 11 Hui Rūnaka – Upcoming Dates a 17-storey building on the corner of Oxford Tce and June 12 Worcester Street. Reports are that the owners want to try August 7 and stablilise the building and not knock it down, which October 2(AGM) could take 12-18 months to complete. This means we December 4 will not be allowed back in until they have completed this work, which is a hōhā to us. At present we are looking Wairewa Rūnanga Office at taking up a lease at a new premise close to town, Due to the earthquake on the 22 February, the Wairewa and once this is final we will let the rūnanga know. If you Rūnanga office at Level 6, 79 Hereford St will be closed need to contact the rūnanga, you can still ring the office indefinitely. It is in the drop zone of Clarendon Tower, number on 03 377 1513 or Liz Maaka on 021 221 2209 or [email protected]. Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Congratulations Ariana Reihana is a great softball player and is pitcher for the Papanui Tigers, under 16 team. This year she was not selected to play for her age division for Canterbury but she was “picked up” by Marlborough and was their pitcher going into the South Island Under 15 Softball tournament in Invercargill in January. The Marlborough girls team had a fantastic tournament, coming in second place behind Canterbury. At the end tournament, Ariana was selected for the South Island Under 15 Girls Team, for her awesome pitching and her batting. Canterbury only had one-run scored against them and it was off one of Ariana hits. [Insert photo: Ariana]

Ariana pitching for her high school team – Marian College. Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Kaumātua Dinner Rūnanga chairperson Parris Heath expressed on behalf In April the rūnanga hosted a dinner to honour its of the rūnanga, its gratitude to kaumātua, for their kaumātua members. The dinner was held at Waihao contribution and mana they bring to the rūnanga. He re- marae, and was attended by kaumātua and rūnanga iterated the rūnanga’s commitment to giving kaumātua members. the respect and reverence they deserve by continuing to consult with kaumātua and hear their concerns. Taste buds were tantalised by a ravishing feast put on by head chef Dave Holmes with his various sous chefs. It featured the freshest vegetables supplied by rūnanga and friends of the district. The marae was alive with stories into the night. Many bunked down to attend the whānau meeting the next day.

Executive update Several of our executives were invited to, and attended a meeting with the Bushtown Committee in Waimate. We were given a guided tour of the site and asked to contribute to the design and planning of an area that reflects pre-European settlement. If there are any whānau who wish to be involved with designing, and building site work please contact the office. This is an exciting and ambitious project that will include working exhibits of the early sawmills in addition to extensive

10 11 native plantings. The executives have already agreed It will be good to keep this kaupapa going for the next to purchase a commemorative totara tree that will be courses. Kari Moana Kururangi, who was coordinating planted sometime this September. the marketing and promoting the course, was also at the pōwhiri and is going on maternity leave soon. It will Pōwhiri for Aoraki Bound be important to continue to promote these courses to ensure that each one is fully subscribed. Mauri ora

Upcoming Meetings A reminder that the next meeting of the rūnanga executive meetings occurs are on 19 June and 17 July. They start at 10.30am and are at the marae.See our calendar at www.waihao.maori.nz to check the dates.

Oral archives We are gathering the stories of our people, prioritising those of kaumātua. Do you or someone you know want to contribute to the story of our people? If so please contact the office for further information.

Tell us your stories Waihao whānau, share your events and stories with us in this pānui, please provide your text and photos to the rūnanga office by the deadline notified on the google- group emails each month. If you miss the deadline, it’ll Gerry Coates and Sally Latham attended the pōwhiri be in the next pānui. at Glentanner near Aoraki for the most recent Aoraki Bound course that finished on 25 March. This was a Upcoming events moving occasion on two counts – it was the first course Please note that the June executive and whānau meeting on which his son, Tiaki Latham-Coates, was the Ngāi will be on Sunday 19 June. A social gathering will be held Tahu instructor. It was also the culmination of a five-year the Saturday night, 18 June, so watch the Google groups journey since Tiaki was a participant on the pilot Aoraki for further information. We look forward to seeing you Bound course back in 2006, along with Iaean Cranwell there. and Craig Pauling who back then were also cutting their teeth as instructors. Your contact details Have they changed? Please contact the office so you After the pōwhiri at which Gerry and Joseph Hullen from don’t miss out on rūnanga minutes and information. Arowhenua – whose sister Nicola Hullen was on the course – each did a whaikōrero, Tiaki gave a heartfelt Rūnanga office contact kōrero to the participants and guests. The participants Contact: Steve Boyd then offered their own kōrero back saying what they had Phone: +64 3 689 4726 experienced and learned on the 21-day journey. There Address: 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate were tears and joy in having achieved this milestone.

Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai

He mate The passing of our great kaumātua Rongo Spencer was Congratulations a shock to us all.We celebrated his 90th birthday last Well done to Ora Barron, who was acknowledged for December at the marae and we believed he would go working 10 years for Patients and Community Trust on forever. The call of his beloved tītī island came, he (PACT) in Murihiku – excellent!! On the same day, went, and that’s where he passed. Kua hinga he tōtara i whānau also celebrated PACT being in Southland for 15 te wao nui a Tāne. years.

We are pleased to hear that Christchurch is no longer On at the marae classified as a national state of emergency. Let’s pray Waihōpai and the marae have been quiet this month, you all can get back to some normality sooner than later. probably because all the noisy ones are all on the tītī Kia kaha, kia māia, awhi atuki a koutou. islands (Cyril included). Wednesday euchre is still on and

12 13 our kaumātua love it, thanks Robyn and Viola. Easter was the long awaited break we were all waiting for five days off, it was magnificent!! Kapahaka practice for the over 55-years-olds is held each Thursday 6pm-7.30pm keep warm come and give it a go. Diabetes programme has been going weekly and just finished its last segment in May, everyone is loving it and learning new cooking skills, exercises and so on.Wātene Māori meeting held regularly, they do a great job.

Mō Tātou Closing

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Waihōpai enjoyed their day out as they attended the closing on Mō Tātou in Ōtākou.They thought everything was well planned as you can see from some of our photos they still could not behave themselves lead on by the Reverend Peggy Peek. Well done Ōtākou and all those involved.

Pictured above is a waka huia that was brought to the marae. If anyone knows anything about this taonga, please contact us on 032169074.

Cyril will be back in the office next month, but from the administrator I have enjoyed filling in for him this month.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga are looking for artists (graphic to see portfolios of whānau because there is a lot of work or otherwise) for the rūnanga executive. We would love coming up in the very near future.

12 13 Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

Rā whānau Happy Birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Korowai Fashion Show for the Closing of Mō Tātou at Otago Museum Mark Solomon wears a korowai that was initiated by Cath Brown in 2002. Designed to be made in sections by Invercargill, Arowhenua, Tuahiwi and Christchurch weavers. With the same women involved with Ranui Ngarimu they completed the project in 2006 to return it to Cath’s whānau. In turn the korowai was gifted to Ngāi Laurie Parata Kean wears a korowai that was gifted to Tahu in time for the opening of Ngāi Tahu by the Whanganui and Taranaki whānau post Mō Tātou at Te Papa. Te Kereme. Also pictured is Kace Palmer-Kean (held by Laurie), Carly Logan, Ella Nesbit and Te Whiturangi Thomas wearing korowai made by Mary Whitau.

Koa Whitau-Kean wears a korowai that was made and gifted to the Upoko rūnanga David Higgins, by Aunty Flo Reir.

Maryanne Tipa wearing Lizzie Dacker wearing a Maruia Ngawai and Wendi korowai made by Nola korowai made by her tāua Raumati. and Patrick Tipa. Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie. Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Happy Birthday Aunt Jean manawhenua, regarding the Port Otago consent Aunt Jean turns 21 on the 90th of May (oops, something application to deepen and widen our harbour. not quite right in that sentence). Wishing you a very happy birthday, Aunt Jean, from all of us at Ōtākou and After the pōwhiri and a cup of tea, Tahu Potiki gave an your many friends and whānau around the motu! overview of our history and our traditional use of the harbour and coast, which was received with great interest Port Otago Consents Hearing by our manuhiri, who included a large group of resource On April 12, after hours of preparation by Tim Viall for planning and management students, as well as several KTKO, the Otago Regional Council Commissioners members of the public. And then the submissions were hearing came to Ōtākou to hear submissions from heard – Puketeraki leading with passion, telling of their

14 15 continuing use of their coastal rohe, and their concerns Our whanauka came from all around the motu to share about continued modification of our marine environment. in this last day of a journey, which had lasted for over five After lunch, featuring our local kai moana, Ōtākou years and Otago Museum, home to our taoka for the last followed with similar passion – telling of the changing four months, rang to the sound of our waiata, our kōrero nature of our harbour and the concerns we have for and the laughter of our tamariki. the health of our harbour and coastline, the safety of our beaches, and our ability to maintain our traditions These taoka have now dispersed back to the museums of gathering kaimoana; and asking for strict caution and and collections that hold them, but for all who visited monitoring throughout the process of any modification. Mō Tātou around the rohe, Te Papa, Ōtautahi, Murihiku and Ōtepoti, we are forever touched by the works of our We now await the Commissioner’s decision… but one ancestors. thing is sure – whatever their decision is regarding Port Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. Otago’s application, Ōtākou and Puketeraki will be a full partner in the process, looking after our responsibilities Rūnanga general meetings of mana whenua and mana moana. Nau mai, haere mai ngā uri o Ōtākou, to all hapū members. Rūnanga meetings are held on the first MōTātou Closing Day Sunday of every month. The next meeting will be held On 17 April the doors closed on Mō Tātou for the very 1pm, Sunday 5 June. last time. It was an emotional day and a very busy one! Kāti Huirapa Rūnanga ki Puketeraki

Happy Birthday to… Grier Parata – 27 April(4 years) Kotahi Parata – 28 April (18 years) Chase Nicoloau – 3 May Doug Stanton – 3 May (71 years) Anthony Duff – 3 May Doug Stanton – 3 May Kiri Parata-Noema – 16 May (33 years) Majorie Cairns – 14 May Simone Gordon – 21 May Ngaone Parata-Taiapa – 21 May (25 years) Barney Taiapa – 25 May (71 years) Khyla Russell – 28 May Rauhina Scott-Fife – 28 May Ann Duff – 29 May Brendon Flack and Te Mana o Te Moana Kalani Vanisi – 31 May As you may have read in the last Te Pānui Rūnaka, Steven Kent – 31 May Brendon Flack is crew on Haunui waka and they are due to arrive in Fakarava (Tuamotu Islands/French Polynesia) Whānau Noho Marae (A stay at home holiday) on May 15, after that they will depart for Tahiti and Hawaii. Haunui waka is one of seven waka that make up the fleet Te Mana o Te Moana. You can follow Brendon’s journey, which is trying to raise global awareness about protecting our oceans, on www.pacificvoyagers.org and Haunui has a daily blog that is great reading for all.

July Tamariki Programme Our next Tamariki Programme will run during the second week of the school holidays from 27-29 July. Information Whānau recently enjoyed a weekend noho at Puketeraki will be sent out closer to the time. Put the date on your Marae. It was a great opportunity to get to know our local calendar! area including the reserves, old settlements, mahika kai places and other places of interest. One of the highlights Matariki at the Marae was the chance to visit Hikaroroa (Mt Watkin) and listen Matariki at the Marae wearable art show will be held at to an interesting kōrero about the area, while enjoying Puketeraki Marae on 8 and 9 July. Entries close 1 July the fabulous views. Another highlight, for those who were and are open to anyone and everyone! The categories brave enough, was the chance to get out on the water we have chosen are Papatūānuku, Takaroa (Tangaroa) in our waka hourua and waka ama on Sunday morning.

14 15 and Rakinui (Ranginui). For information and entry forms Contact details please see our website www.puketeraki.co.nz Remember to update your details at the rūnaka office if you have or are intending to change addresses. Hokonui Rūnaka Congratulations Late in April, representatives from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu travelled to Gore to present the Christmas koha to Hokonui Health and Social Services. Every year, since 2008, the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has donated money to a group or organisation in recognition of the good work they do in their community for whānau, hapū and iwi.

Hokonui Health and Social Services was last year’s recipient of the $2000 Christmas koha and they chose to pass the pūtea on to Te Iho Awhi Rito Social Services. Te Iho Awhi Rito are a group that work alongside Hokonui Health and Social Services, facilitating social work in Left to right: John Rodgerson, Terry Nicholas and David the community, with alcohol and drug rehabilitation, O’Connell. counselling and provide financial advice to the community. Hokonui whānau welcomed manuhiri with a powhiri, and The presentation was originally scheduled for February. whānau who were there as part of the wānaka took part However, it was postponed due to disruption caused in the pōwhiri, supporting with waiata. The $2000 was by the earthquake. General Manager of Tribal Interests laid down as koha, and accepted by John Rodgerson on David O’Connell and Hokonui Te Rūnanga Board behalf of Te Iho Awhi Rito. After a hongi, there was a tour representative Terry Nicholas attended the presentation. around the building and a kōrero about the intricacies The day coincided with the second to last day of Kia of the daily business that happens at Te Iho Awhi Rito. tipu te Aka wānaka, a HEHA-sponsored program. A tantalising spread was then shared and kōrero flowed This wānaka set out to build the knowledge and skills across the table, the day was enjoyed by all. A big mihi of Hokonui whānau in traditional practices, utilising te to all whānau who got involved and made this occasion reo, understanding tikanga and learning mahinga kai happen. practices. Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

This past month has been relatively quiet for us at Ōraka Congratulations Aparima Rūnaka. We hope the members on the Tītī Islands are having a very productive time. [Insert photo: Karl Van Uden] At Takutaio Te Tītī Marae we seem to be missing a few odds and sods, such as pots, containers and so on. We are asking if you could check your cupboards, cubby holes and anywhere you may have possibly put something like that, see if anything belongs to the marae.

If by some remote chance you do have something that belongs to the marae, could you make arrangements for it to be returned. No questions will be asked. Items may be left at the office 175 Palmerston street Riverton, or drop them off at the marae itself.

Congratulations Karl Van Uden and Fiona Lei. They were married on 29 December at Malahide Gardens, at Lorneville Invercargill. With the reception then held at the Cabbage Tree Restaurant at Ōtatara. Karl and Fiona now

16 17 live in Macau (Hong Kong). Karl is Operations manager gorse, chopped firewood, pulled daisies on the beach, for the A.J. Hackett Tower, the “Worlds Highest Bungee” and dug up what we hope is the last of the pest plants (233metres). Karl’s parents are Robynn and Hugo Van known as angelica and montbretia. Uden, Makarewa – Invercargill. Karl is the grandson of Joan and Graeme Henderson of Riverton and Great For fun, we went on two different walks. Among the Grandson of the late John Henry Fisher, Wakapatu. wildlife spotted was a kingfisher (seen from the kitchen window), seals on the coastal rocks, lots of pīwakawaka Rarotoka Easter Trip (21-25 April) (fantails), some hoiho, an albatross and mollymawk (offshore), skinks and at night a few tītī. We also found a [Insert pic: Rarotoka.jpg] giant bullkelp on the beach that one of our wāhine used to become an alluring mermaid. Great laughs were had on that walk as we schemed ways for a publication that could be called ‘Birds of Rarotoka’ that might be a good fund raiser for the motu if only in our imaginations.

Smiles far and wide. Left to Right: Carolyn Campbell, Phil Fluerty, Chris May, Linda Cook, Sandra Cook, [Insert photo: Easter trip 3] Sue Crengle, Joan Fluerty, Karen Jackson (in front), Christopher Brankin (in back), Aileesh, Michael Brankin, Cathy Onellion.

Over the Easter holidays, a group of 12 flew to Rarotoka With night setting in early, we talked, read books, played for work and play. This was both a whānau trip and a speed scrabble and a very intense card game called work trip. Those who joined us came from as far away demon. as Milford, Dunedin, Twizel, Darfield (Canterbury), and Auckland. All in all, a huge amount of work was accomplished in just four days, and we had a great time doing it. We [Insert photo: Easter Trip 2] thank those who travelled so far to give their precious time to the island and help make it a better place. Also we give a big thank you to Sam Gawith, our pilot, and Southern Lakes Helicopters.

Colac Bay Indoor Bowling Club held their 50thJubilee On Sunday 1 May the Colac Bay Indoor Bowling Club held their 50th Jubilee. It started with a get together and a game of bowls at the Colac Bay Hall. Forty people had registered their interest in attending these celebrations. A game of bowls, afternoon tea and a general catch up was held during the afternoon. Later that night, everyone got together at the Colac Bay Pavillion for a fantastic The first thing we did was to admire the new roof that meal. It was most fitting that the meal was held at the had just been put on house one. Big ups to Stewart and Pavillion because in 1961 this is where the bowling club Rewiti for doing such a great job and getting the roof on first started. The very first meeting of the club was held before winter, and thanks to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for on March 21, 1961. the funding. Only two of the original committee are still playing Weeding was on the jobs roster of course, but first there bowls for the Colac Bay Club, Rowena Tomlin (Cleaver) was a precision clean-up of nails and debris from the and Gifford Dudfield. In 1973 there were a total of 12 roof replacement. Nails in the grass are not a good thing. clubs in Western Southland. Today only three remain. Then we packed up all the old iron and timber around Ōraka/Colac Bay, Ōhaiand Waiau Town and Country. the third house and put it in tidy containers waiting to Congratulations to everyone still involved with the Colac be lifted off the island. We chain-sawed gorse, sprayed Bay Bowling Club.

16 17 General monthly meetings These are held every second Sunday of the month. Please come along and find out what is happening at your rūnaka. Everyone is welcome. 12 June 10am pot luck lunch 10 July 10am pot luck lunch 14 August 10am pot luck lunch 11 September 10am pot luck lunch 9 October 10am pot luck lunch 13 November 10am pot luck lunch Rowena (Cleaver) 11 December TBA Tomlin and Gifford Dudfield cutting the cake Change of address at the Jubilee dinner. We are now at, 175 Palmerston Street, Riverton. People are still sending mail to our old address (115), which is a little confusing. We also have a new fax number 03 2348 193. Taurahere Röpü

This story certainly makes our efforts in having these Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau days well worthwhile. We plan to have many more gatherings in the future.

Hari Huri Tau Saturday 9 April, whanaunga gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of whaea Harriette Papuniin Tāmaki Makaurau, held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Whānau flew home from Australia, came from Ōpotiki, Whanganui, and Ngāpuhi. So wonderful to see everyone come together to share this special occasion. We also celebrated the 40th birthday of daughter Ruth. Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau had the privilege of welcoming and hosting the whānau to Papakura Marae. Waitangi Day Celebrations We took the opportunity to share with these whānau and Happy tears followed this year’s whānau day. An event encourage many of them to register with Kāi Tahu. I will always cherish, Jacqueline told us: “A gentleman Peter approached me. He needed help in finding some of Erana’s Historic Moment his whānau. His whakapapa to the 1848 Kaumātua Titi. Erana Ryder-Maihione of Kāi Tahu’s rakatahi was My daughter replied, ‘Yes, you have come to the right honoured to be part of a Deed settlement signing, where place’. We sat down and had a kōrero about Tītī and his she got to participate and sign the Deed between her whānau. I told him to get in touch with the Whakapapa father’s tribe, Ngāti Makino, and the Crown in April. Unit. Erana, aged 13 years from Auckland, (Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi As he left I couldn’t help but feel aroha for him. Anyway and Ngāi Tuhoe descent), daughter of Pamela Ryder afterwards there was this kaumātua and I swear I thought was able to participate in the pōwhiri process to welcome I knew him, so off I went over to introduce myself (as I do) Minister Christopher Finlayson and other government to him. He told me his name then he said ‘I whakapapa officials on to the marae, where the Deed was signed. to 1848 Kaumātua Titi’. ‘Oh my gosh, wait there Pāpā’, This settled the tribes historical Treaty of Waitangi claims was my response. He was about 80 years old and had that has seen monetary assets, culturally significant the saddest eyes. I went to find Peter and when they met sites, marae restoration and revitalisation, and social for the first time, my heart skipped a beat because they service development restored to the tribe. couldn’t stop looking at each other and they had tears in Erana says she was proud to have been part of the their eyes. The feeling I had was awesome. This certainly process and understood from talking with elders from makes me more determined to help all my whānau who her father’s tribe, that this Deed was important to the are looking for their loved ones.” past generations, and now important to the current generations and future generations to come.

18 19 Talor did this and went to basketball, and is has been very Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua successful at that being selected for a representative team this year again. They go to nationals in Auckland in June. Talor – a miracle of faith Two years ago Talor was But the big news is that he has been selected for the seriously injured by a under-17 NZ volleyball side to go to Singapore in July, spearhead tackle playing and the indoor volleyball under-17 team to go to Australia in a representative rugby at the same time. Talor is a living miracle of what faith game. He was in a coma can do. for two days and the fear [Insert photo: was that he would not walk TalorKahu] Small Floating Islands again. All hopes of a budding Congratulations to Turumeke Harrington who has a All Black were gone. While shared exhibition with Kelly Spencer at the Deluxe Café he was in hospital, rugby in Poneke in March. You can see some of Turumeke’s legend Buck Shelford paid work at http://smallfloatingislands.tumblr.com/. She is in him a visit and advised him the last year of an Industrial Design Degree and is just to give rugby away for a 18 years of age. Tumeke! couple of seasons.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Earthquake Update Hugs Help Ease Sorrow “Some of us had a hard time emotionally,” Mrs Rakete said. “The destruction we saw.”

She said residents asked if the wardens were there to help Mäori. Then she would tell them that the wardens were there to help everyone – Indian, Asian, Mäori, and European.

Thank you gift: Lorey “There were elderly people without families; people Rakete with a pounamu who’d lost jobs; some with no food; solo mums and dads. pendant which each Māori warden received for “Some were too proud to ask for help. We let them know their work in the eastern we cared. We were still finding people five weeks since suburbs. February 22 who hadn’t had visitors and who were trying to fend for themselves,” said Mrs Rakete. After six weeks walking the severely earthquake damaged streets of Christchurch’s eastern suburbs, “They’d be telling us, ‘we’re OK, the ones in the next Māori warden Lorey Rakete found hugs were the thing street are worse off’. Every day we got streets to go to many people needed. and we went back and built relationships.”

Mrs Rakete, 60, of Kaikohe, was among 100 Māori Another warden Eric Rameka, of Mangere, Auckland, wardens, of which 70 came from the North Island. said the six weeks had been sad.

“A lot of people just needed hugs,” Mrs Rakete said. “It “There is a lot of stress but Christchurch people are was about knowing when to do that; some were crying.” lovely people. I found them easy to deal with.”

The wardens door-knocked nearly 10,000 homes in the National president of the Māori wardens Gloria Hughes, weeks after the February 22 earthquake asking if people of Rotorua, said the work had gone better than expected were alright and delivering water and food. and she was proud of what the wardens had achieved. The Māori wardens were farewelled at Te Whatumanawa They were among several Māori organisations in the Maoritanga o Rehua Marae in St Albans on April 15. Māori Recovery Network, which was formed by Ngāi Tahu to help in the worst-affected parts of eastern Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon Christchurch. praised their efforts.

Mrs Rakete said various agencies came and went but “What you’ve done in Christchurch has been unbelievable. the wardens remained. Her brother Whare Paratena lost It’s hugely changed attitudes in the city.” his home to liquefaction in the February 22 quake.

18 19 He said this was seen in the way the wardens and Ngāi Tahu worked with the Farmy Army, the Student Volunteer Army and other groups.

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Before.

Happy workers: Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon with some of the 100 Māori wardens from around New Zealand who spent six weeks helping in the earthquake ravaged eastern suburbs of Christchurch.

Mrs Rakete said when she came south, her family had been worried for her safety but she did not regret coming.

“It’s been an experience and a half. It’s changed my way of dealing with things. I used my Māori aroha. My mother said, ‘it’s better to give than receive.’”

The Māori wardens stayed at the Baptist Church in Glentunnel so as not to put a strain on the city’s resources and travelled into the city each day. After. Source based on: Chris Tobin, Mainland Press. Photo: Chris Tobin Mainland Press. On arrival, builders Menzies Bradley and Jerry Pira said Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu help whānau sleep safely they had never seen a header tank in such a position. Speedy intervention by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu helped prevent a possible tragedy at the home of one of its Both builders insisted the tank be secured immediately Christchurch whānau. and thought Mr Nihoniho was very lucky, saying, “Someone up there is looking after you”. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu received a call from Antony Nihoniho. He needed help with his header tank, which The Nihoniho whānau were impressed by the sits on high unsecured legs in the ceiling above his professional, concerned and caring manner the builders bedroom and had been shaken onto a dangerous angle. carried out their mahi.

The Nihoniho whānau, who live in Beckenham,had a With the 5.3 magnitude quake, shaking the following friend and builder who could fix the tank the following Saturday evening, their gratitude reached a whole new Monday – a five-day wait. level.

Luckily Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu said no, we need to do “My son and I were in the room below the tank when something now and the Nihoniho whānau agreed. Ben the 5.3 hit, and had Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu had not Te Aika from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu organised two done what they had done, I shudder to think,” said Mr builders to be sent around to the Nihoniho home. Nihoniho.

20 21 Red Zone Entry Koukourarata, Ōnuku, Taumutu, Wairewa and Mahaanui Kurataiao, who briefly returned to their offices at 79 Hereford Street on Wednesday April 13, received praise Rūnanga offices from USAR officials at the scene for their preparation and planning.The small team, which also included volunteers from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, had just 90 minutes to retrieve essential files and equipment but were well prepared and appropriately attired for the hard work ahead.

The Papatipu Rūnanga offices are located on the 6th floor and so it was 12 flights of stairs up and then each time the backpacks were filled – 12 more flights of stairs down. The comments from the USAR officials were that the team showed a lot of humour and coped well with the difficult task, pitching in to assist each other. As people retrieved the items they required, there was a real sense of efficiency and unity. Congratulations to everyone involved with both the planning and the physical task of retrieval. For more detail see Maatakiwi’s report on page 8. The Office of Te ünangaR o Ngäi Tahu

The final closing at the Otago Museum was celebrated with Mō Tātou closing Ngāi Tahu whānui coming together and enjoying a day of workshops, entertainment, and whakawhanaungatanga. A seven-year journey came to an end on Sunday 17 April, with the final closing of the Mō Tātou: The Ngäi Throughout the day there were various workshops and Tahu Whänui exhibition. presentations for the whānau and wider public to enjoy and participate in. With the blessing of Te Papa Tongarewa, contributing artists, museums, galleries and whānau, the Mō Tātou By popular demand a version of the Piki Huia fashion exhibition was brought back to Te Waipounamu in 2009 parade (renamed the Korowai Fashion Show) was to allow whānau to see our taonga. brought back, showcasing some stunning examples of korowai and kākahu. Starting at Canterbury Museum in 2010, the Mō Tātou exhibition then toured to Southland Museum and Art Notable amongst the many guests in attendance Gallery and finally Otago Museum. throughout the day were representatives from Te Papa Tongarewa, local Members of Parliament, local At each museum a contemporary exhibition was councillors, museums throughout Te Waipounamu and developed in conjunction with the papatipu rūnanga. This contributing artists and whānau. provided rūnanga with the opportunity to work alongside museums to select taonga from storerooms, assist with The closing proceedings, led by the local Papatipu exhibition design and put a purely Ngāi Tahu influence Rūnanga of Āraiteuru and Otago Museum, allowed into the exhibition. opportunity for Te Papa Tongarewa, the Iwi Steering Committee and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to pay homage Local Ngāi Tahu artists were showcased, images of our to the many people who worked hard to ensure the tïpuna and landscape were seen in mass for the first time exhibition’s success. and the laying of parekawakawa became trademarks of Mō Tātou on tour and the accompanying exhibitions. The day closed with a very moving ceremony of karakia Workshops, talk series, education programmes, and karanga led by the local Papatipu Rūnanga and Ngāi presentations and corporate evenings were amongst the Tahu kaumātua as we closed the Mō Tātou exhibition for many exciting activities during the Mō Tātou tour. a final time.

Our Papatipu Rūnanga, alongside each of the museums, Mō Tātou will always be remembered as the opportunity co-ordinated this extensive programme. There were for Ngāi Tahu to share its history, stories, and initiatives exceptional numbers that visited the exhibition during with all of Aotearoa.The many stories of the Mō Tātou its tour in Te Waipounamu and this was due to the hard exhibition will be forever held in the hearts and souls of work and tireless efforts of all the Papatipu Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu whānui. They will be the stories we tell our the three museums. future generations. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei. 20 21 22 23 22 23 For more information and or to register for these events please contact Brett Lee, on [email protected] or ring 0800 WHAI RAWA. Kua takoto te mānuka – The challenge has been laid down. Look forward to seeing you all at these wānaka. Noho Ora mai

Kura Reo ki Te Au ki Te Tonga Kātahi anō tēnei pīkari ka hoki mai i te ‘Kura Reo ki Te Au ki Te Tonga’, i Ōtaki. Ko te tikaka i Ōtautahi kē te kura ekari nā te korikori nui a Rūaumoko i nuku. E kore rawa tēnei puna mihi e mimiti. Ko Ngāti Toa Rangatira rātou ko Te Āti Awa, ko Ngāti Raukawa mō te manaaki takata! Kia Kurapa – Māori language event Mai i te pōwhiri tae atu ki te rā wehe i tau ō mātou noho i Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Anō te ranea, anō te hūnene Kia Kurapa are Kāi Tahu wānaka reo for iwi members o Tahuāroa! He mahana kā whare, he āhuru kā rara. with basic to intermediate levels of te reo Māori. Although Marikanui mātou i rere mai kā tino tohuka o te reo Māori, Aoraki Matatū wānaka have been postponed for the year whiu ai i te mānuka. Ahakoa kā pakihawa, ahakoa kā due to the earthquake we will still be running three Kia heka, i eke mātou. I akona kā whakataukī me kā kīwaha Kurapa wānaka, which will be used as an opportunity for hou, ā, i whakahikia ō mātou pūkeka reo Māori i te taha past students of Aoraki Matatū to put into practice their kōrero, i te taha whakaroko, i te taha pānui, me te taha teaching skills. Iwi members will be invited to attend Kia tuhituhi. Mokori anō kia rere atu a mihi ki Kā Manukura o Kurapa as students, and Aoraki Matatū students will be in te Reo, nā rātou te nama i utu. attendance as the teachers of this wānaka. They will be led by Hana O’Regan and Lynne Harata Te Aika. These I have just returned from a kura reo (total immersion Kia Kurapa wānaka reo will be noho marae and held in language course) in Ōtaki; it was going to be held in the north and south of Te Waipounamu so that everyone Christchurch but our earthquake changed that plan. We has a chance to attend. were hosted whole heartedly by Ngāti Toa, Rangatira, Wānaka Date and time Venue Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Raukawa; from the pōwhiri until Kia Kurapa 1 3 – 5 June Awarua our departure we were held in the warm embrace of Te 9.00am – 5.00pm Marae Wānanga o Raukawa. The kai was prolific and delicious! Pōwhiri 5:30pm Friday (Bluff) The whare was warm and the beds were comfortable. We were very lucky to have the some of the finest Māori language experts in the country supporting the kaupapa Kia Kurapa 2 June 10 – 12 Arowhenua and challenging our minds. Our kete were filled with 9.00am – 5.00pm Marae whakataukī (proverbs) and kīwaha (everyday sayings) Pōwhiri 5:30pm Friday (Temuka) and we improved our oral, aural and reading reo Māori skills. Thank you to the Kā Manukura o te Reo initiative Kia Kurapa 3 24 – 26 June Takahanga for funding my reo adventure. 9.00am – 5.00pm Marae Nā Pōwhiri 5.30pm Friday (Kaikōura) Fern Whitau

• Mahi Toi • Whānau Development • Whenua Development • Mahinga Kai • And more Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or Calling for project applications now! marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Applications close Friday 30 September 2011. Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. • Whakapapa email [email protected]. • Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

24 25 Whai Rawa tax rates are current and up to date there is no requirement to declare any Whai Rawa distributions and earnings in your end of year tax calculations period ending 31 March 2011.

Give your pēpi the best start in life Whānau profile: Bruce Barton Life’s a journey and if your whānau has a new pēpi now’s the time to get them started on the road to financial security. Sign them up with Whai Rawa in 2011 and before they turn one and they’ll receive a $60 bonus to start their account. To receive the $60 contribution (inclusive of GST),must complete the enrolment process with Whai Rawa in the 2011 calendar year and before they turn one. Payment will be made as part of the March 2012 [Insert photo: Bruce Balton] distribution round along with other payments relating to the 2011 calendar year. Remember they need to be enrolled with Te Rūnanga before they can be enrolled with Whai Rawa so call or email us now to help them start that journey. What is Whai Rawa to me? It means a way to save, get into the habit and get support to do so from the iwi. Set and forget What I am doing to help build my Whai Rawa account? I If you haven’t already done so, now’s the best time to am working for mum shoeing the family horses for costs start saving with Whai Rawa. Here’s what you need to only (shoes and nails) and in exchange she makes sure save per month from 1 June to ensure you receive your that my payments are always made by direct credit as full matched savings benefit for 2011. my earnings are all over the place. Child Accounts (under 16 at 31 December) What I plan to do with my Whai Rawa savings? I $7.15 per month am working as a farriers (blacksmith) apprentice and Adult Accounts hope to use some of this to cover the block tertiary $28.60 per month course costs (some of this has to be done in UK) or as There is no easier way than by setting up a simple part deposit for first home or farm. automatic payment. Call us on 0800 942 472 to have an Hobbies - eventing horses, skiing, tramping and hunting AP form sent to you or set up a regular payment online when I have time, beach (snorkeling and boogie boarding and so on). 2011 Annual Distribution Due to the Christchurch earthquake in February, Te Have you got a budgeting tip or secret that could Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was unable to meet to approve benefit the rest of the iwi? the 2011 Annual Distribution. However since then they Email it to us at [email protected] by 15 June. have met and approved a distribution of $25 to all adult The best five responses will receive a free copy of the and child members (including RSCT). This payment will newly published New Zealand Household Budget Kit, likely to be made during June. a workbook based budgeting tool designed to help you better plan and monitor your expenditure. Update your tax rates now As we are now in a new tax year please take this For your free copy of the Whai Rawa Investment opportunity to review your tax rates for Whai Rawa now Statement please call 0800 942 472, email us at by going to www.whairawa.com or contacting us. There [email protected] or visit our website www. are still many child members as well as some adults who whairawa.com are on higher rates than they should be. We anticipate almost all child members should be on 10.5% for both their PIR and RSCT rate. Check their statements to His life will be shaped review their rates. Community Net is back up and running for you to view your account details and tax rates. Thank by the habits he makes. you for your patience. For any login enquiries please Make saving one of them. contact us

Whai Rawa annual statements mail out 2011 The statements for period ending 31 March 2011 will be sent at the end of May beginning of June. There is important information contained within the mail out. For more information on the $60 newborn Please take time to read over the information and contribution call for an Investment Statement on statements when they arrive. Remember provided your 0800 942472 or visit www.whairawa.com

24 25 We still have many minute books and author related Whakapapa Ngāi Tahu Unit papers and documents, on level 7 at 158 Hereford Street. We intend to retrieve these when we are eventually granted authority to enter the building. In the meantime, As with all other staff of the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the should anyone wish to see us, it is best to phone and Whakapapa Unit is managing well under these unusual make an appointment. This way we would be able to circumstances, since the earthquake on 22 February. look after our manuhiri. We are based out at the Wigram Airport, 50 Corsair Joseph Hullen Drive. Arapata and Joseph are placed in prefab No 3 Arapata Reuben and Terry is in Porto-com No 9. Terry Ryan The working copies of the whakapapa files are safe Contact 03 366 4344 or 0800 KAI TAHU. and sound in the Wigram Museum security room. It is burglar, fire and bomb proof. We are indeed grateful to the Wigram Museum authorities for their assistance.

Canterbury institutions provide key education strengths to the Te Tapuae partnership, in the areas of engineering, languages, trade and environmental management, which are also key operational areas of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

“If we lose Māori student numbers in these areas we are Maori courses and teaching staff under threat going to have a work force issue in three to five years,” Māori courses and teaching staff in Canterbury are at said Dr Russell.“If we aren’t producing graduates that risk of being axed in 2012, if declining Māori student can contribute back to society, then we will end up in numbers continue. a self-fulfilling prophecy of not having the capacity to Since the February 22 earthquake Māori student determine our own priorities.” numbers across all Canterbury institutions have dropped. The Ministry of Education has guaranteed Next month, Te Tapuae o Rehua will be launching a tertiary programmes and jobs until the end of the year. “Get on the Waka” campaign. This project is designed to Te Tapuae o Rehua executive board chairman Darryn entice potential Māori students to study in Christchurch, Russell is concerned that the decreasing Māori student by showcasing the support, operations, study areas and numbers will affect iwi katoa, and iwi capacity in particular community of the Canterbury institutions. The projects fields in the future. goal is to ensure iwi katoa have the skills to determine “We have to focus on maintaining Māori success and future priorities. Māori outcomes, particularly in the disciplines where we are strong.”

Ngäi Tahu Holdings

Tourism and Seafood businesses, which already have Ngāi Tahu Holdings Invests good connections with China, it also fits within the into PGG Wrightson emerging rural strategy that Ngāi Tahu Property are driving. Last month Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation announced “The investment is another big step for us, and we are a further diversification of its investment base, by taking proud that we can show the world that we are both a cornerstone shareholding in PGG Wrightson, through visionary and able, even at a time when others might not an investment with Agria Ltd. have expected this of us given the recent earthquakes,” Ngāi Tahu holdings have invested $15 million in a says Campbell. joint bid with Agria Singapore and Chinese investment “Our planned stake of $15 million in this relationship company New Hope. represents less than two percent of Ngāi Tahu’s overall Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Greg Campbell says portfolio, but it’s a significant and strategic move that both companies have considerable agricultural interests could potentially yield strong global relationships and and are likely to provide future opportunity for Ngāi Tahu even stronger yields.” as we advance our emerging rural investment strategy. The investment fits well with Ngāi Tahu Holdings existing

26 27 single investment made in the park since it opened in Ngāi Tahu Tourism new 1932. multimillion dollar investment Ngāi Tahu Tourism chief executive John Thorburn says it’s not only great news for Rainbow Springs, but also the Ngāi Tahu-owned tourism business Rainbow Springs in whole of Rotorua as a tourist destination. Rotorua is set to begin a multi-million dollar development “The development will heighten both domestic and with ‘Project Big Splash’. international interest in the region as a place to visit. The $10 million-plus project at the park will include an “While the tourism market is ever changing and presents outdoor 400-seat auditorium, interactive playground and continual challenges, Ngāi Tahu Tourism is investing reptile enclosure, and a water ride that will tell the story for the long term. As one of the integral hearts of New of the ecological evolution of New Zealand. Zealand tourism, with its strong culture and New Zealand Rainbow Springs project director Stewart Brown says history, Rotorua is a key focus for us.” it will be a unique attraction unlike any on offer in New Rainbow Springs is a wildlife park and is already one of Zealand. New Zealand’s favorite tourist attractions. The company “The ride will be highly interactive and will both inform was originally part of the Shotover Jet Group, which Ngāi and excite park visitors.” Tahu Tourism took ownership of in 1995 and therefore Due to open in early 2012 the development is the largest acquired Rainbow Springs.

Pānui

Dr Rachael Ka’ai-Mahuta (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu – Te Ngāi Tahu continue to shine, Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, Te at Māori academic awards Rūnanga o Arowhenua, Wairewa Rūnanga) Thesis: He kupu tuku iho mō tēnei reanga: A critical The Te Amorangi National Māori Academic Awards is analysis of waiata and haka as commentaries and an annual event to acknowledge Māori PhD graduates archives of Māori political history. across the country who have had their doctorates Institution: AUT. conferred in the last calendar year. A Lifetime Achievement Award is also presented.The event is a Dr Christine Kenney (Ngāi Tahu, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Toa highlight of the Māori academic calendar, and with the Rangatira) numbers of Māori enrolling and graduating at PhD level Thesis: Me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone – women, continuing to increase, the trend of recognition and miscarriage stories and midwifery: Towards a celebration looks set to continue. contextually relevant research methodology Toiahurei and Pro-Vice Chancellor at Victoria University Institution: Massey University. of Wellington Professor Piri Sciascia reports: “It’s been very pleasing to see over the last few of years, a Dr Taima Moeke-Pickering (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, steady number of graduates at the awards of Ngāi Tahu Ngāti Pukeko, Tuhoe) whakapapa being recognised.” Thesis:Decolonisation as a social change framework The following were of Ngāi Tahu or who proclaimed and its impact on the development of indigenous their affiliation to Ngāi Tahu and a small brief on their based curricula for helping professionals in mainstream chosen study: Tertiary Education Organisations Institution: University of Waikato.

26 27 Dr Rangi Nicholson (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Pahauwera, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) Dr Adam Taylor (Ngāi Tahu – Awarua Rūnanga, Te Thesis:Ko te mea nui, ko te aroha. Theological Rūnanga o Moeraki, Waihōpai Rūnaka) Perspectives on Māori Language and Cultural Thesis:The identity of high achieving IT professionals at Regenesis Policy and Practice of the Anglican Church work: A Narrative Analysis Institution: University of Auckland. Institution: AUT.

Dr Jonathon Proctor (Ngāi Tahu, Muaūpoko) Dr Simon Bennet (Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa and Ngāpuhi) Thesis:Towards improving Volcanic Mass Hazard Thesis:Te Huanga o te Ao: Cognitive Behavioural Assessment at New Zealand Stratovolcanoes Therapy for Māori clients with depression Institution: University of Otago. Institution: Massey University.

Dr Michael Stevens (Ngāi Tahu – Awarua Rūnanga, Dr Doug King (Ngāi Tahu) Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Thesis:Injuries in Rugby League: Incidence influences Waihōpai Rūnaka) and return to play decisions. Thesis:Mutton birds and Modernity in Murihiku: Institution: AUT. Continuity and Change in Kāi Tahu Knowledge Institution: University of Otago.

George West (Ngāi Tahu – Awarua, Oraka Aparima, Leading Ngāi Tahu Aircraftman Hokonui, Ōtākou, Puketeraki, Waihōpai, Waihao and George West Arowhenua) was born in Wakapatu, Southland in 1914. He attended Invercargill Technical College before joining William Cable & Co Ltd in Wellington as an apprentice civil engineering. In 1933 he was selected for a schoolboy flying scholarship with Southland Aero Club and received his pilot’s licence in March 1934. In 1936 he became the first Māori to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

As well as being a skilled carver, West was popular and a gifted musician, playing reveille on the bugle each morning during his time at Wigram.

On 11 May 1939 West took off as the passenger on a night flight from Wigram in a Vickers Vildebeest. At 8.15pm, the aircraft clipped trees on its final approach, crashed and burst into flames. The pilot flying the aircraft died under the wreckage but the instructor and West were pulled free, both in shock and severely burnt. They both died from their injuries the following day. After a joint Māori and military ceremony at Christchurch railway station, West’s body was returned to Southland and he On the right George West was buried at Bluff, in the company of his family and some of his RNZAF friends from Wigram. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is going to be opening an exhibition dedicated to George West, the first The exhibition is going to be opened in June. For more Māori and Ngāi Tahu Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot. information contact the Air Force Museum of New Zealand on (03) 343 9521.

Waihao Marae in June/July. An initial email to those who Ngāi Tahu Writers’ Wananga had said they were interested in the earlier workshop showed there was still interest. Plans are now afoot for a new wananga. Writer Keri Hulme has said she is fully The planned Ngai Tahu Writers’ Wananga that was to supportive of a wananga. Please let us know if you are feature alongside the Christchurch Readers and Writers interested in attending by emailing: Festival was cancelled due to the earthquake. However, Carolynn Bull [email protected] a new wananga has been proposed to be held at Gerry Coates [email protected]

28 29 Notice is hereby given to the beneficial owners of the Notice of Owners Meeting meeting stated above. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on a resolution to reduce the number of Trustees. Mangamaunu 2 A Sub 9B Sec 3 BLK III Te Waipounamu Enquires to Trustee Douglas Pharama (03) 319 6286 or District Raymond Giovani Jacobs (03) 383 2029. “Kaikōura” When: Sunday 24 July, 11am Where: Mangamanu Marae

Note (1) Tawera MR987 sec 2 The lack of a quorum at the last general and annual Ahuwhenua Trust general meetings has meant that the proposed trust order amendments and other items of business have not Notice of AGM been ratified by the owners. Where: 99 Hilton Street Kaiapoi. Failure to achieve a quorum at the next AGM will result Time: 11am in the trustees making application to the Māori land court When: Saturday 18 June. for the ability to act alone and merely report on actions Agenda taken to those owners for whom postage details are held. • Trustee report Note (2) • Financial report The dividend payment has only been partially completed • Progress of dividend payment due to the lack of owner registrations. In order to receive • Proposed trust order amendments dividends “owner registration forms” are required to be • General business completed. Please contact the secretary at PO Box 307, Kaiapoi for a registration form. Nā Robert Cooke Chairman trustee

Out of School Tuition – Funding Available

Out of School Tuition – Funding Available For further information or to receive an application form, Each year, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu funds Out of School contact: Tuition programmes across New Zealand, which are Kiri Fraser aimed at improving the academic achievement of Ngāi Out of School Tuition Programme Co-ordinator Tahu tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth). Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P.O. Box 799, Dunedin Out of School Tuition funding offers 10 tuition sessions DD 034742759 (over one school term) to Ngāi Tahu children.It provides 0800WHAIRAWA additional support, both remedial (catch-up) and [email protected] extension (for gifted children), and for senior secondary students sitting examinations in Term four. Each child is limited to one lot of 10 sessions in any financial year (July 1 – June 30). We are currently accepting applications for term three. To be eligible to enroll, applicants must be: • Aged between 8 and 18 years; or 5 – 18 if at Kura Kaupapa • Attending school; and • Registered with Whakapapa Ngäi Tahu. Out of School Tuition: Numeracy, Literacy, NCEA ....

28 29 Getting a flu vaccination “like wearing a seatbelt” under 65 years of age (including children) with long-term health conditions, such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes. “As a parent there are things you can do to increase the chances of your children staying healthy, and what parent doesn’t want their child to be healthy?”, Hector says. “There are lots of things in life you don’t have control over but here is something you can do. If someone is offering something free, that normally costs, that will help reduce the chances of your children getting sick why wouldn’t you take it?” Christchurch General Practitioner Dr Matea Gillies agrees. “Particularly following the earthquake with many whānau and friends having to move and live with one another, I would really encourage people to get this done for their children and for themselves.” His main concern is for the increased crowding – he had spoken to someone recently who had 15 people living in their home. Damage from the September 4 and February 22 Teenagers like Maia Matthews, back row, second from left, earthquakes has changed a lot of Cantabrian’s can get a free influenza vaccination this year. living conditions which will make them more vulnerable to catching influenza, says Canterbury ou put on a seatbelt, not because you think you Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink. Several are going to crash but because you know it will cases have already been confirmed. reduce the risk if you do. “Make sure you get your vaccination, even if you Y “It’s the same with getting an influenza had one last year. It takes two weeks before the vaccination for your children,” says Canterbury District vaccination protects you from the flu, so best to Health Board (CDHB) Executive Director Māori Health get it done now. All you need to do is make an and father of three, Hector Matthews. appointment at your local general practice,” he Hector, whose children are aged from 14 to 21, says says. no-one wants to get the flu and the flu vaccination is the Influenza is not just a bad cold and anyone can most effective “seatbelt” - or way of preventing it. catch it, regardless of how fit, active or healthy “From a Māori perspective all the data shows that they are. Symptoms include a cough, headache, Māori children are at greater risk of becoming sick fever or chills, body aches and pains, and fatigue. with influenza. Children mix and mingle in ways adults It can lead to serious complications including don’t, sharing food and running around the playground pneumonia and even death, particularly in those together.” with an existing medical condition. Hector’s children Māia, 14, and Connor, 16, have had the free influenza vaccination. As well as getting vaccinated it is important to This year all Canterbury residents aged six months help stop the spread of viruses by: to 17 years of age are eligible for a free influenza • Washing and drying your hands thoroughly vaccination. This is to help protect our community (20 seconds washing and 20 seconds drying) against avoidable illnesses following the February • Staying away from school or work if you are earthquake. As usual free vaccinations are available to unwell. pregnant women, people aged 65 and over, and anyone • Covering your coughs and sneezes.

30 31 For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email: [email protected] or phone: Faumuinā Tafuna’i 0800 524 8248 For photographs and graphics please send to: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu P O Box 13-046, CHRISTCHURCH ISSN 1175-2483 Opinions expressed in Te Pānui Rūnaka are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Taurahere Rōpū Graphic Design by Ariki Creative. Ngāi Tahu ki te Tai Tokerau Janet Hetaraka Phone: 09 438 6203 Email: [email protected] Rūnaka Directory Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Clayton Tikao Kaikōura Rūnanga Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Phone: 09 817 2726 Phone: 03 319 6523 email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Te Rūnanga o Waihao Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Email: [email protected] Kiri Jarden Phone/fax : 03 756 8088 Office: 03 689 7780 Phone: 07 350 0209 ext 8154 Email: [email protected] Marae: 03 689 4726 Email: [email protected] Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Kim Rahiri Phone: 03 755 7885 Phone: 03 439 4816 Phone: 07 578 5997 Email: [email protected] Email: moeraki.rū[email protected] Email: [email protected] Ngāi Tahu ki Kahungunu Ōnuku Rūnanga Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Lyall Stichbury Phone: 03 366 4379 Phone: 03 465 7300 Phone: (06) 8438791 Email: Ōnuku@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Email: [email protected] Cell: 027 475 2503 Email: [email protected] Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Phone: 03 365 3281 Phone: 03 478 0352 Corinne Te Au Watson Email: Koukourarata@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Email: admin@otakourūnanga.org.nz Phone: 06 3484809 Email: [email protected] Wairewa Rūnanga Hokonui Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua - Kāpiti Phone: 03 377 1513 Phone: 03 208 7954 Amiria Whiterod Email: wairewa@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Email: [email protected] Phone: 06 364 5992 Email: [email protected] Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Waihōpai Rūnaka Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Phone: 03 328 9415 Phone: 03 216 9074 Virginia Hina Email: [email protected] Email: info@Waihōpai.org.nz Phone: 0211353493 Email: taranaki.ngāitahu07@hotmail. com Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Phone: 03 313 5543 Phone/fax: 03 234 8192 Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Angela Wallace Phone: 04 232 2423 (Home) Email: [email protected] Te Taumutu Rūnanga Awarua Rūnanga [email protected] Phone: 03 371 2660 Phone: 03 212 8652 Email: taumutu@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Email: [email protected] Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Karen Bast Phone: 06 378 8737 Email: maungateitei_hikurangi_aorangi@ yahoo.co.nz Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Paula Jowers Ph: 03 5785083 (Home) Email: [email protected]

30 31 Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This photograph is believed to have come from the old “Rawatea” home in Dunedin. If you are able to provide information or names please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248.

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