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Waru December 2008 This artwork was presented to Ngāi Tahu by Ngāti Kahungunu at the closing of the Takitimu Festival, painted by Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu artist, Karina Reti, entitled “Generations”. Tēnei marama • Inter Marae Pā Wars, pg 3 • Hui-ā-Tau, pgs 34-35 • Elections, pgs 41-43 Nā te Kaiwhakahaere have learnt a lot in that time and we continue to learn lessons that will ensure future generations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui will have a better and brighter It has been another busy and future. My experience as Kaiwhakahaere over the eventful month since the last past decade, and recent events, have taught me Te Pānui Rūnaka. Firstly I that life is what you make it, we may make mistakes, would like to offer my thanks but if you learn from them you will be better for and congratulations to my it. We must do our best and not compromise our whanaunga from Kaikōura morals, our dignity nor our values. I believe 10 Rūnanga and all those that years on from Settlement we have gone a long worked together to make way towards achieving this and I am truly excited this year’s Hui-ā-Tau such a about our future and what we can achieve when tremendous success. we work together. The 10th anniversary celebrations of the Ngāi Tahu I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. Settlement on the Friday before the hui were also I know this New Year I’m taking some time out of a great success and a credit to the Office staff the office and away from airport departure lounges that helped organise and run an entertaining and and staying close to home - I hope that you can informative programme of events. I have received make the time to do the same and enjoy your a lot of positive feedback about the weekend and friends and whānau. was impressed by the large number and range of people that attended from all over the country to mark this significant occasion. In particular it was an honour to be able to host Te Arikinui King Tuheitia Paki, his family and representatives of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tāmanuhiri. We continue to build a solid and intimate relationship with Tainui and the King’s presence at the celebration day is a reflection of the close friendship that our iwi share. It seems that so quickly this year has passed and once again Christmas is upon us. As is always the case with Ngāi Tahu it has been a year or challenges, triumphs and tribulations. On the whole I am very pleased with what Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has achieved and the progress we have made in building a better future for our people. I believe that under the stewardship of Chief Executive Officer Anake Goodall and the support of the board, major in-roads have been made to equip the Office with the resources it needs to deliver effective benefits to whānau and our rūnanga communities and also to protect and nurture our rights and our unique position as tangata whenua in Te Waipounamu. Our Holdings Group has also produced good financial results and this gives me confidence that we can continue to sustain and develop the work that we do despite the economic situation that we will face during the coming months. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is 10 years young, we 2 Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Inter-Marae Tournament “Pā Wars” Well done Takahanga/Ngāti Kuri “Kia mau te Takahanga (Ngāti Kurī), Tuahiwi (Te Ngāi wehi” Tūāhurīrī), Rāpaki (Ngāti Wheke) 25 October saw the first ‘Inter-Marae Tournament’ in ten years played in the rohe of Te Ngāi Tūāhurīrī hapū. It was a fantastic day and was enjoyed by all those who attended not only the players but ngā whānau as well. The netball kicked off first and the ladies looked like they were going to get a call from Ruth Aitken asking if they were available for selection. There A big thanks to Ben, Nicole, Mel, Ra and the were two pools with Takahanga 1 going through to team for all their manakitanga for us who stayed the Semi’s with one loss and Takahanga 2 going on the Marae and on a job well done organising through un-defeated. this kaupapa once again. A wero was put down by Ben to one of the Kaikōura whānau saying that he The Semi’s saw Takahanga 1 play Takahanga would play again if he would, so all we can say is 2 and Tuahiwi 1 playing Tuahiwi 2 and then the “Game On Cuzzie”. final being Takahanga 1 vs Tuahiwi 1, with Tuahiwi winning the final. We look forward to seeing Tuahiwi and Rāpaki in Kaikōura next year!! The first league game was Rāpaki vs Tuahiwi after the haka’s it kicked off. Rāpaki were fantastic on Event, Lawn Bowls, Men’s “4s” National attack and defence with eventually coming out on Bacardi Cup. top. The next game saw Rāpaki vs Takahanga and Congratulations to Ken Gray and his team who you knew it was going to be a great game from recently played in the National Lawn Bowls Event the haka’s, it was an amazing game with the lead where they won the prestigious Bacardi Cup, which changing throughout (even with Takahanga having was played at different venues throughout New three disallowed tries) there were big hits and Zealand and has been going since 1963. talented play with Rāpaki winning by two points and winning the ‘Wiremu Te Haere Tieke Solomon’ This is the third time Ken has won this trophy and trophy. apart from the Americas and Bledisloe Cups, it is rated as one of the most valuable in NZ sport. The During the lunch break the kids got to have a cup was donated by Ron Bacardi, is made of solid game of touch and with kids being kids it suddenly sterling silver, and was crafted in Mexico. changed to tackle but they loved it. After lunch saw Takahanga play Tuahiwi for Gregg Clapp (a very noisy) 1st year bowler. Ken second spot and the Takahanga boy’s were tired Gray, Graeme Hill, and Glen McDonald. Glen and it showed being down 16-0 at half time, after has represented NZ and is currently a member some relaxing conversation from the coach and of the Canterbury squad. Ken and Graeme have managers the boys fought back to to an 16-16 represented Otago and South Otago and Ken has draw. also represented the Buller region. 3 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Happy Birthday Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga executive has undergone Happy birthday to Tāua Gay Tauwhare, 29 some changes with Ned Tauwhare stepping down November, to Francois Tumahai 6 December and as chair and executive member after many years Dane Tumahai, 8 December. Lisa and Ian Moore’s of contribution to the mahi of the people of Arahura. son Caleb turned 10 on 28 October. Fortunately Ned is keen to continue to contribute outside the executive role into the future, ka pai Congratulations Ned, Ursula and whānau. On 5 November Ngāi Tahu wāhine ataahua participated in the New York Marathon, one being We are pleased to announce the new appointments our very own Lisa Tumahai, congratulations Lisa. from the October 2008 AGM. Francois Tumahai is We have heard through the grapevine that one the newly appointed Chair and in support is Ben of our other wahine ataahua is in training for the Hutana as Deputy Chair. Jerry Pu was elected as a Athens Marathon what a great pair of role models. new executive member; existing members are Rick Barber and Lisa Tumahai (TRoNT representative). Awesome Fund Raising Tāua Tāua and Aunty, Mary Tulloch (Babe), is leading The executive are very keen to make some the way in fund raising for our Marae Development changes within the meeting process and the role Project. This amazing Tāua has been knitting of chair. Francois will facilitate the meetings and blankets, selling raffle tickets and busy raising deal with high level relationships, Ben Hutana will funds and mischief around the town of Hokitika deal with day-to-day operational duties and local and Arahura Pā for the past year. Along with representative roles. June Tuhuru, who has been sewing aprons, their raffles have raised a very Ben has had a very busy time in this new role, tidy sum of money. If representing the whānau at numerous meetings you would like to have a and pōwhiri. Rick Barber has been working standing raffle ticket email tirelessly in a support role and continues to carrying your interest to admin@ on his usual Land and Environment duties. ngatiwaewae.org.nz or phone Theresa on 03 The executive were overwhelmed with the 755 6070. So come on amount of whānau who stood for election in this Waewae whānau lets year’s AGM. Harry Parker has accepted a co-opt take a leaf out of Tāua position as Rūnanga Treasurer, a role he fulfilled Babe’s book. exceptionally well a few years ago. We welcome Harry back on board. Ngāti Waewae Rūnanga Activities Update Ngāti Waewae AGM Te Poari o Kāti Waewae Charitable Trust and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae held their AGMs over the weekend of 11-12 October. These were wonderful Hui with whānau travelling from as far as Australia to attend. The whanaungatanga and hauora of Ngāti Waewae were evident with the kōrero and waiata of our kaumātua and whānau resonating in our Mike Welsh (youngest son Uncle Bill and Aunty Ivey Arahura Whare Wānanga.