iwinewsletter

Pēpuere 2015

Waitangi Day at Whareroa Beach Iwi Commissioners to be appointed to PDP Economic Development supported by grants Waitangi Tribunal ngā korero tuku iho iwi on the coast iwi on the coast iwi

1 contents building iwi capacity what's been going on Waitangi Day at Whareroa Park 4 iwi commissioners to be appointed for PDP hearings

Resigning of the Memorandum of Partnership Council has recognised the value of iwi input to the Proposed District Plan “It also continues the involvement of iwi in the PDP process, which dates (PDP) for the Kāpiti District, by choosing to appoint an iwi commissioner from the preparation stages of the PDP via the establishment of a Tāngata to the Hearings Panel which will eventually make decisions on matters Whenua District Plan Review Working Party,” he said. report backs raised in submissions to the PDP. Council staff will now create a shortlist of possible iwi candidates for Building iwi capacity The iwi commissioner will sit alongside an independent chairperson and submission to Council, which will make the final selection. As far as Iwi Commissioners to be appointed to PDP 3 be accompanied by another independent commissioner. Two elected elected members are concerned, only those councillors who hold members will complete the five-person panel. accreditation as commissioners under the Resource Management Act are Young RMA Commissioners' success 3 The confirmed independent appointees named so far are former Kāpiti able to be appointed to the panel. Citizenship Ceremony at Raukawa Marae 3 Borough Councillor Alistair Aburn as the independent chair and Wellington urban planner David McMahon as the independent commissioner. Both “These appointments are not expected to be made until at least three are very experienced hearing commissioners. months before the start of the hearings. This is to avoid possible conflict with the Local Government elections at the end of 2016, when sitting projects Mayor Ross Church said the decision to appoint an iwi commissioner councillors may not be re-elected or may decide not to stand,” said Mayor Earthworks and Archeological sites info 6 reflects the fact that the PDP covers issues of great significance to iwi - in Church. particular protection of waahi tapu and of natural values. It is therefore Otaraua Park named 7 desirable that the panel include a commissioner with proven expertise in If anyone would like further information, matters of interest to iwi. they can email [email protected] or phone Council on (04) 296 4700 or 0800 486 486. economic development moving citizenship ceremony Māori Economic Development grant 10 The Mayor, Ross Church was interviewed on 19 February by Te Manu Korihi about the Council's decision to formally appoint an iwi Engaging with the Long Term Plan 10 at raukawa marae commissioner to the Proposed District Plan hearings panel. This is seen as a positive reinforcement of the partnership that iwi has with Council and emphasises the importance of tikanga in the decisions to be made environment in the district plan in Kāpiti. Waikanae River Recharge Update 12 Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua appointed 13 young commissioners' success Porirua Harbour Cleanup 13 Mahinarangi Hakaraia (Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki) and Mahina-a-rangi Baker, (Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai) successfully completed their RMA Commissioner events training in December last year. Congratulations. Paekākāriki Exhibition Remembers 8 The ART confederation of the three coastal iwi, Ātia Awa, Raukawa and Toa, was set up in the 1930's as Waitangi Tribunal Ngā Korero tuku iho 15 a forum where iwi could negotiate their affairs. When ART sought a memorandum of understanding with Kāpiti Coast District Council in the 1990's, they estab- profile lished Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in 1994. Kāpiti Tours offer deal to whānau 11 The Kāpiti Coast District Council and Iwi of this Mayor Ross Church (atl eft), Queenie Rikihana-Hyland and Rakauoteora Te Maipi district have looked after their relationship for more flank newly declared New Zealand citizens at Raukawa Marae in November. pānui press 14 than 20 years, making their collaboration unique in terms of Treaty partnership arrangements in New Zea- Each year Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in partnership with Council host an annual Citizenship Ceremony on a local marae. In November 2014, over land. 100 people including 38 recipients, their family and friends, attended the Mahinarangi Hakaraia iwi noticeboard 16 From the beginning Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti has ceremony held at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki. This is always a special evening focused on harmonising different cultural attitudes to for candidates, tāngata whenua and the Council. For many, it is usually the Mahina-a-rangi Baker first time thay have been on a marae. resources and solve local issues Examples of the core competencies RMA Commissioners need, includes: according to national legislation. cover: Matao Ropata, Waitangi Day at Whareroa Beach From the first karanga from Ngāti Raukawa, guests were supported by correctly identifying the nature of issues arising during a hearing in terms of image courtesy Wiremu Grace the RMA and relevant planning documents Primarily involved with issues to Council kaumātua Rakauoteora Te Maipi and Council tikanga support group, Te Waka. Guests enjoyed an evening rich in tikanga Māori and do with resource management, recognising common decision-making biases and applying cognitive strat- whanaungātanga. egies to minimise their impact it has also worked to ensure that the Māori World view is better demonstrating impartiality and integrity editor's note edition 3 After the pōwhiri, the citizenship ceremony began with candidates systematically and appropriately testing and questioning the evidence and represented and understood in taking the oath, or affirmation of allegiance. Karakia and waiata feature " Compassion and forgiveness are the ultimate sources of power decisions of others the broader community. regularly inside the programme and the evening was topped off with an for peace and success in life .... demonstrating commitment to appropriately and fairly assessing and Dalai Lama opportunity for people to mingle after enjoying light refreshments. weighing evidence mauri ora Kāpiti Coast District Council was one of the first councils in New Zealand making balanced contributions during deliberation and obtaining and meetings 2015 to hold citizenship ceremonies on a marae. The first ceremony was held clarifying relevant views from other panel members billie taylor on Raukawa Marae in November 2008. [email protected] 10 March, 14 April, 26 May, 14 July and formulating a reasoned decision independently of others.

2 3 waitangi day at whareroa beach

images courtesy Wiremu Grace

Waitangi Day 2015 was hosted by Ngāti Toa in partnership with the Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti. They chose the poignant venue of Whareroa Beach memorandum of partnership at Queen Elizabeth Park, with the backdrop of Kāpiti and Motungārara Islands, where the Treaty was originally signed by Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha. resigned by iwi This year represents the 175th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi. For Ngāti Toa, 2015 also marks the first year since signing their treaty settlement. "A good time to reflect on the treaty in relation to Ngāti Toa and the relevance of the treaty today" said Reina Solomon, Resource Management Advisor for Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira.

Thousands of people turned up for the Waitangi Day commemoration. While some chose to walk the distance to the beach site, others jumped on the tram to arrive in time for the pōwhiri. The pōwhiri included a wero and speeches from Kahu Ropata and Hohepa Potini of Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Supporting manuhiri to the event, was Council’s kaumātua Rakauoteora Te Maipi.

Mayor Ross Church and Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council Fran Wilde spoke at the conclusion of the pōwhiri. Then the days commemorative activities began. The lineup of music for the day started with the beats of Majik Paora Majik, followed by East of Kingston, Nathan Rei, Jahnetix Anaru Grace, Soul Collective Tama, II Twenty Tepora Samia, Only the Kingz, Reagan Hapeta Gastro and concluded with Soul Collective, a Nathan Rei whānau band . (from left) Ann-Maree Bukholt of Te Āti Awa, and Carol Reihana of Ngāti Toa resign the Memorandum of Partnership with Mayor Ross Church at Waitangi Day. There was also an acoustic stage featuring young emerging performers. Jerome & Skylah with their haunting taonga puoro, Taara Rice, Josie Teniteni ‘This year marks 175 years since our ancestors signed Te Tiriti and Ainslie Allen, Esmay Goodman, Devon Walsh, Paranihia Potini-Solomon o Waitangi. Our three iwi here on the coast are working hard and Chris Elise. Many whānau were encouraged to take advantage of the Open with Council to forge a relationship that is true to what our Mic sesssion. ancestors desired, it is one of ‘partnership’. Today we re-signed our Memorandum Partnership. This is the 21st year since we signed the Kai always an essential favourite included a selection of Thai and Persian food original Memorandum. We are proud of what this partnership has alongside sausage sizzles for the tamariki, tacos, gourmet burgers, fry bread, achieved. We are the longest example of council and iwi working finishing with donuts, hot waffles, icecream and berries. Adults enjoyed a collectively to build our community for our future generations’. good coffee as they settled into the feel of the day. Crowds increased steadily throughout the day with numbers estimated around 4,000. Rupene Waaka Chair Te Whakaminega o Kāpiti

4 5 report back otaraua park named earthworks and archeological sites information

In 2010 the three iwi of the Kāpiti Coast, Ngāti Raukawa, Āti Awa, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira joined together to review the Kāpiti Coast District Council District Plan. The iwi used a kaupapa Māori framework to do so and as a result, 193 tikanga, or policy suggestions surfaced. This provided the iwi with a series of foci to prioritise funding and work streams. Of the 193 tikanga, four areas of priority were set by the iwi. Four tikanga were then chosen from each of the four priority areas amounting to 16 tikanga to work on over the coming year.

One of the 16 priority items of work that was identified by the three iwi was a review of the information that is made available by council to the general public, developers, and people undertaking earthworks within the district. In the past this information has been made available via a small leaflet. Today we have a new pamphlet that provides a clear message about how important it is to take precautions when moving or disturbing earth on the coast.

Throughout this review process, the iwi have played a central role to reviewing the information within, providing images, restructuring the information and providing a Māori perspective. Āti Awa, Raukawa and Toa Rangatira are delighted to support this new brochure. Tēnā Karawhiua.

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Reserve Management Plan What’s In The Sand Anyway? Archaeologists are able to glean all sorts of interesting On Thursday 11 December 2014, the Council adopted a information from middens, dwelling places and other Earthworks & archaeological sites. draft reserve management plan for Otaihanga’s 60-hectare For example, a midden discovered at Raumati provided a Archaeological park and made a decision on what to call it, Otaraua. rare glimpse into the activities of the occupants of the site about 300 years ago. These people were catching a variety of fish including large quantities of red cod as well as kahawai, Sites During consultation, the public was asked what name flounder and hoki. Tuatua were collected in vast numbers and their shells fashioned into scrapers to scale fish for Are you a: they thought the reserve should be given and what they preservation in the sun. Information from this site, such as the lack of snapper (a pattern observed in coastal sites of a • Contractor • Surveyor thought of the draft reserve management plan which similar age throughout the Cook Strait region) also revealed that sea water temperatures and therefore climate were • Earthmover • Engineer outlines the main purposes of the park and what activities cooler than today. • Landscaper • Land owner should be allowed or prohibited. Reduce The Risks To You And Your • Developer Company This brochure is not a substitute for referring to the This name was recommended by local mana whenua Te requirements in the District Plan and the Heritage Then this pamphlet is for you! Considering M¯aori use of the K¯apiti Coast area for the past New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. Please Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai, as it expresses the association 900 years, it is probable all areas within the District have contact Heritage New Zealand for more information some connection with t¯angata whenua. To ensure you avoid about this Act and the Council about the District Plan. of the hapū with the land and recognises mana whenua damage to an archaeological site and minimise legal liability: Please note: you may also need to seek your own independent legal advice. into the future. 1. Never assume anything. Avoiding a point or a star on the New Zealand Archaeological Association Site Recording Scheme map/archsite does not guarantee there isn’t a For further information contact: heritage site. "As an iwi entity we note that many of our whanaunga took K¯apiti Coast District Council 2. Ask Council. 175 Rimu Road time to participate in this submission process, expressing 3. Ensure you have a copy of the resource consent to Private Bag 60601 their views on the park name Otaraua and also activities (for undertake earthworks and are aware of the conditions and Paraparaumu 5254 requirements. Ph (04) 296 4700 or toll free 0800-486-486 example Rongoa gardens) and we thank you for this show of Email: [email protected] 4. Be aware of your contract conditions, obligations and presence within our rohe, and the messages received by our liabilities. Iwi Representatives The presence of recorded sites indicates the potential for Contact K¯apiti Coast District Council for contact details of the local council – e mihi ana, e mihi ana…" further sites in the area or below the ground. Sites are often iwi representatives in your area. more extensive than what is indicated on the map. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga A development plan comprising a spatial layout will be If you need to undertake work in an area where a site Central Region Archaeologist (Kaihuakanga a Rohe) is suspected, you will need to obtain permission (an P O Box 2629, Wellington 6140 prepared and made available for comment during 2015. “archaeological authority”) from Heritage New Zealand Ph (04) 494 8320 before work is started. Email: [email protected] Preparation of the development plan will take into Visit www.heritage.org.nz account the submissions on possible development made Other Contacts: NZ Archaeological Association: www.nzarchaeology.org during consultation on the reserve management plan. check it out on this link http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Forms-Documents/Policy- and-Strategy/Council-Plans/

6 7 paekākāriki exhibition remembers

On 14 February 1915, SS Warrimoo pulled out of Wellington Harbour bound for Egypt (below). On board were 500 men of the Native Contingent, Te Hokowhitu-a-Tū. Just a century and one day later, an exhibition opened at Paekākāriki Station Museum to remember 37 World War One soldiers from Paekākāriki. Among them was William Mira, a private in the Native Contingent, born at Wainui Pa, Paekākāriki.

The exhibition was organised by a member of William Mira’s whānau, Carol Reihana of Ngāti Toa and Ngāti Haumia. With fellow trustee, Dave Johnson, she created a folder containing the military record of each soldier as well as many images. By a sad irony, illness prevented Carol from being present, but she was represented by her sister, Desray and brother, Karl. Other images and a valuable collection of badges and medals are on loan from Rupene Waaka, current Chairperson of Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti.

The blessing ceremony, conducted by Kaumātua Tuki Takiwa, included the unveiling of a restored memorial plaque, formerly in the Paekākāriki Memorial Hall but now permanently installed in the Paekākāriki Station waiting room. A number of the men whose names appear on the commemorative plaque were in fact railway workers.

world war one memorials restored in time for centenary

The upgrade of two World War I memorials in Ōtaki and Paraparaumu will be completed by ANZAC day which, this year, marks the Gallipoli centenary.

Funds of nearly $85,000 from the WWI centenary committee have enabled the Paraparaumu Memorial to have its original steel gates restored and a finish coating reapplied, as well as its foundations strengthened. SS Warrimoo,14 February 1915 Anthony Dreaver, (below) Chairperson of Paekākāriki Station The base of the Ōtaki Memorial is being upgraded and joints between its granite Precinct Trust and MC for the occasion listens as Helen Keivom blocks replaced. The names on both memorials are also being restored. Carol was represented by her sister Desray (above) and brother, Karl Farell, pictured after the reads Shirley Murray’s ANZAC Hymn. unveiling of the plaque, with Mayor Ross Church and Rupene Waaka. Karl was assisted by MP Chris The museum is open every weekend and on public holidays “A significant number of men in the district fought in that war and it’s important Faafoi and Paraparaumu RSA president Chris Turver, at the moving ceremony. from 11am to 3 pm. we remember their service and dedication. The restoration of the memorials will ensure they are not forgotten,” said the Chair of the Restoration Committee.

201415 maramataka FISHING & PLANTING BY THE MOON Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti

E te ope tuatahi No Aotearoa The theme for Maramataka 2015-16 is again WW1. No Te Waipounamu No nga tai e wha So don't forget whānau ... Ko koutou ena E nga rau e rima Ko te Hokowhitu toa we are looking for information and images on family loved ones and A Tu-mata-uenga war aspects, of which we may have been unaware at the time of We greet our first war band from Aotearoa publication of this year's Maramataka dedicated to Te Hokowhitu-a-tū from the Island of Greenstone we sing of our warriors our gallant 500 and the NZ Māori Pioneers. the chosen heroes of Tu-mata-eunga dedicated to Te Hokowhitu a Tu the angry eyed War God Carol was represented by her sister and brother, Carl pictured after the unveiling of the plaque The Māori Pioneer Battalion WWI with mayor Ross church and Rupene Waaka.

8 9 economic development grant kāpiti tours offer deal to whānau

engaging with the long term plan

Council’s work affects the lives of everyone in Kāpiti so it’s really important for as many people as possible to have their say during consultation in March and April.

The Long Term Plan (LTP) sets council’s direction for the next 20 years, outlining how it will invest in projects and programmes. The Local kia hiwa rā Government Act (2002) requires councils to produce a LTP every three years. māori economic development Council is committed to providing opportunities for the community to have its say on the LTP. Changes to the Local Government Act grant available require council to make it easier for people to get involved by having a shorter, more engaging consultation document that talks about Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti is pleased to announce that how council proposes to balance development of Kāpiti in the future applications are being considered now through the with keeping rates at an affordable level. Council's Māori Economic Development Fund with $60,000 The commemorative stone looking out over Kāpiti is dedicated to Early Sunday morning, 15 February, one of two new skippers. Paul Matthews and available for projects that align to the Māori Economic Hinepoupou, daughter of Ngāti Kuia chief of Rangitoto ki te Tonga guide, Matao Ropata, are briefed by Kāpiti Tours Coordinator, Raewyn Klenner. Sailings Development Strategy. how to have your say (south of D'Urville Is). When abandoned by her husband on Kāpiti, are weather dependant, and the call has been made by the skipper to sail on this some 130 kms away, Hinepoupou, swam home, often guided day. There are going to be three groups of 30, who begin to arrive to be processed. The Fund aims to assist whānau, hapū, iwi, mātāwaka and Formal community consultation begins on March 20 and runs until by dolphins, to advise her father and avenge her husband's cruelty. Bags are searched for organic material and shoes are scrubbed clean and foot- April 24 2015. The LTP will be adopted by council at the end of June. Māori Business on the Kāpiti Coast with costs associated The plaque looks out over the channel known as Te Rau-o-te-rangi, bathed. Today, whānau have taken advantage of a cut rate designed to give every- with the ongoing development of Māori economic activity, named after Kahe who, in another time, made the legendary 7 mile one an opportunity of a guided tour and Kāpiti Island experience. There will be a number of ways to have your say – online via a particularly relating to: swim to the mainland with her baby strapped to her back to raise the Pictured above from left to welcome and process guests are, Matao Ropata (guide) submission form on the council website, at open days throughout Manaakitangata – leveraging the potential of rangatahi and alarm that Ngāti Toa were under attack. Kahe was one of five women Te Raukura Solomon (guide), Sharli-Jo Solomon, Isabelle (guide) and Lachlan Pearce the district and on paper forms available from council service centres building whānau capacity, who signed the Treaty of Waitangi and like Rangi Topeora, Kahe was re- Reina Solomon and Raewyn Klenner. and libraries. garded by Māori signatories and Pākehā negotiators as a leader with mana. For information call Kāpiti Tours 0800KAPITI or email: [email protected] Kaitiakitanga – Whatungarongaro te tangata toi tu te Printed copies of the consultation document will be available at whenua – working with the whenua, and service centres and libraries. There will be an electronic version on the website, along with content of the full LTP for people who want Kotahitanga - supporting whānau to achieve economic more information. wellbeing – capacity, collaboration, innovation and Māori Business. The programme will be well advertised in local papers, on council’s website and Facebook events page. This is a contestable fund. Amounts awarded will be based on the strength of each application’s alignment to the Māori Check out these links Economic Development Strategy. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/long-term-plan www.facebook.com/kapiticoastdistrictcouncil Download the application form [email protected] and Māori Economic Development Strategy at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/maori-economic-development-fund

For further information contact: key dates Mahinarangi Hakaraia • Launch 19 March 2015 (early evening) Māori Economic Development Grant Co-Ordinator [email protected] • Submissions open 20 March 027 801 3586

• Open Days include Applications to the Māori Economic Development Grants open Tuesday 17 February 2015 Sustainable Home & Garden Show close Friday 6 March 2015 @ 5.00pm 21-22 March Final decisions will be made by the Grant panel on Monday 16 March Waikanae 28 March Ōtaki TBC (the Board is considering a number of smaller events) Paekākāriki 18 April

• Submissions close 24 April

10 11 Waikanae River recharge scheme Te Awarua-o-Porirua

The scheme will allow more water to be taken from Waikanae River by adding bore water to the river below the treatment plant if needed during dry times. Progress so far This will be done in a way which doesn’t upset the river's ecological balance. Stage 1 of construction of the scheme,along with a corresponding upgrade Adding the bore water below the treatment plant means it will not enter our of the water treatment plant, started in February 2014 and is scheduled for water supply. completion in mid-2015. A significant amount of work has already been The scheme will ensure a high quality and reliable water supply is secured for completed including: Waikanae, Raumati and Paraparaumu for the next 35 years. It is supported by • development of three new production bores and associated pipeline tangata whenua of Waikanae and will contribute positively to the relationship extensions, the upgrade of an existing bore and the decommissioning of another local iwi has with the Council. BT • construction of six saline intrusion monitoring bores and installation of monitoring equipment in the bores path of water along tuna • construction of monitoring sites at several wetlands and small streams along with installation of monitoring equipment at these sites • construction of a new pipe layout at the treatment plant to enable bore water to be added to Waikanae River below the plant if necessary • other upgrade work at the plant such as renewing aged pipes, appointment of te awarua-o-porirua whaitua committee electrical controls and chemical dosing systems, as well as seismic strengthening of the buildings. A diverse and talented group of people have been chosen to help the Richard Cook Community Porirua community decide how it wants to care for and manage its rivers, Stu Farrant Community harbours and coastal water into the future. John Gibbs Community Monitoring work Warrick Lyon Community Farmers, forestry and fishery specialists, scientists, engineers and One full summer (December-April) of monitoring is currently being carried ecological experts, politicians, iwi and community representatives are Dr John McKoy Community out to look at the present state of the environment before any bore water among the thirteen members of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee Jennie Smeaton Community is added to it via the new scheme. The scheme will then start operating and confirmed by the Regional Council in December. Diane Strugnell Community will be monitored closely for two summers to make sure it has no adverse Larissa Toelupe Community environmental effects on the river. “This fantastic mix of people have all the passion, skill and commitment Sharli-Jo Solomon Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira that will be needed to work with Porirua’s diverse and energised Until the monitoring programme is completed in May 2017, only up to 20 per community. They will be instrumental in setting a direction for managing Cr Bronwyn Kropp Porirua City Council cent of the river’s flow can be added back into it from bores. Monitoring will natural resources in the Porirua watershed,” said Councillor Chris Laidlaw. Cr Malcolm Sparrow Wellington City Council The ground water will surface up through the dome ... continue long term. The monitoring programme is being overseen by a group Cr Barbara Donaldson Te Upoko Taiao (elected) of representatives from Greater Wellington Regional Council, Kāpiti Coast Over the next year the committee will become fully acquainted with the Rawiri Faulkner Te Upoko Taiao (appointed) District Council, Te Āti Awa Water Working Group and stakeholders from the land and water that flows toward the Porirua Harbour and coast. This community. area is shaped by the geography and is known as a whaitua. Te Awarua- o -Porirua whaitua includes all the land that slopes from the highest for more information: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/river-recharge-scheme ridges and hills toward the Porirua or the sea. So it also includes areas www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/water-supply-project of Wellington City in Johnsonville, Newlands as well as Pukerua Bay and Whitby which are within Porirua City Council’s boundaries. porirua harbour cleanup http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Projects/Water-Supply-Project/River-Re- charge-Scheme/River-Recharge-Resource-Consent/ The committee will then work with others to set standards for water and land in the area which will ultimately become part of the regional plan. “People in Te Awarua- o- Porirua whaitua have a rare opportunity to be in at the start, while rules for their area are in the making. The Whaitua committee’s job is to make sure people fully understand the issues and feel confident to be involved in finding solutions.

“It’s a big ask but we are sure we have the right people for the role. They not only have valuable skills and experience but very importantly local and flow along the tuna (eel ground water normalisation swale), then channel ... knowledge, local roots and a desire to leave an environment they are proud of for future generations.”

GWRC Press Release 17 December 2014 weather cancels cleanups

In December, a whānau group braved the elements to clean detritice from the harbour under the Keep Porirua Beautiful banner. While the twice cancelled cleanup may have dampened spirirts, Sharli-Jo Solomon (right) assisted by Keith Calder, removed at low tide, the ususal polystyrene sheet, cups and plastic water bottles. To their amusement, there was also a cash register, which had long been cleaned out. (pictured front right)

Sharli-Jo has just been appointed to the Te Awarua-o- Porirua Whaitua Committee and Keith is the Porirua Harbour Strategy Coordinator at Porirua City Council. Keep Porirua Beautiful was set up under the auspices ... over the purpose-built waterfall structure into the plunge pool of the Council and includes an annual harbour cleanup. and join the river below. (right) the old and the new in refurb process

12 13 pānui press stay informed on projects Waitangi Tribunal ngā korero tuku iho

Ngāti Raukawa in conjunction with the Waitangi Tribunal held a “Ngā Korero Tuku Iho” hui at Raukawa Blacksticks and Japan welcomed Transforming Town Centres Marae between 16-19 November 2014. This was the third such hui within the Raukawa rohe. The other to Whakarongotai Marae A hui about Kāpiti Coast District Council’s town centres project was two hui were held at Te Tikanga Marae, Halcombe and held with Te Āti Awa representatives at Whakarongotai Marae in On the 20 November, whānau welcomed the mens' Blacksticks and Tukorehe Marae, Kuku. December last year. Concepts for integrating the town centre more Japanese National Hockey Teams to Whakarongotai Marae. The marae was with the marae were discussed. Since then Council and representatives On 16 November the tribunal and whānau were overflowing with whānau in anticipation of the teams' arrival. Joining the of the Te Āti Awa Town Centre Working Group have been, and will taken on a site visit of such places as Rangiātea, pōwhiri were students and parents from both Kapanui and Waikanae Primary continue to, work closely together on ideas for this integration. Taumanuka and Tainui Marae. The purpose of these Schools whose previous visits to the marae saw them wanting to embrace visits was to add context to the korero. the spirit of manaakitanga in welcoming the teams. The two teams met in An important part of the vision for Waikanae is that the historic village Wellington earlier in the week to commence a four game series. Two games The tribunal opened proper on 17 November with connection with Whakarongotai Marae will be reflected in the in Wellington, with two in Kāpiti saw the Black Sticks victorious against Japan introductory speakers followed by Ngāti Maiotaki and development of a ‘cultural thread’ walkway through the centre of the town. in the series. Ngāti Pare speakers.

More refined options are being developed that will enhance the Both the teams said it was "the number one cultural experience " on On 18 November we heard speakers from linkages between the marae and town, via Mahara Place. These will their tour and "had an amazing time at Whakarongotai". Highlights included Ngāti Kikopiri – Muhunoa see the cultural thread from Ngaio Road connecting to Mahara Gallery, the manaakitanga, kai, the children from Waikanae and Kapanui Schools' Ngāti Huia (of Matau Marae, Poroutawhao) Waikanae Library and the marae. performances, and Whaea Queenie’s storytelling. Whānau wanted to express Ngāti Kapu (Tainui Marae, Ōtaki) their thanks to Kāpiti Hockey, NZ Hockey and Council for enabling this to go Ngāti Ngarongo (Kereru Marae, Koputaroa) For more information contact the Working Group members: ahead at the marae. Ngāti Huia (Huia Marae, Poroutawhao) Ann-Maree Bukholt, Tracey Morgan, Ra Higgott, and Tio Taiaki. Ngāti Huia (Katihiku Marae, Te Horo) We hope that more international sports fixtures to the district will engage Other speakers included individual and group with tāngata whenua and provide an opportunity for tāngata whenua to claimants, Carkeek whanau, Koputara Trust, Waiwiri express manaakitanga to our teams. We also wanted to thank the many Claimants and Wai 113. teachers, school kids and their whānau who contributed towards this successful event - e mihi ana, e mihi ana! A summary followed and the hui was completed with a hakari.

Rupene Waaka, Ngā Korero Tuku Iho Convenor

Updated Waikanae River Environmental Strategy Released

The Waikanae River environment has undergone transformative changes since the first Waikanae River Environmental Strategy was released in 1999. In the River Corridor downstream of the Rail Bridge, community volunteers, including Friends of the Waikanae River, Kāpiti Ecological Restoration and Maintenance Trust and the Waikanae Estuary Care Group, have been hard at work planting more Council’s kaumātua Rakauoteora Te Maipi, as entertaining as ever, in his unique style than 100,000 native plants to restore this unique ecological corridor. of welcoming manuhiri and making them feel at ease. In addition, new access paths and recreational facilities have been developed by GWRC, KCDC and DOC. These changes have markedly improved the local ecology and the river is now a very popular recreational area for local residents and visitors to the Kāpiti Coast.

The Waikanae River Environmental Strategy has now been updated to reflect these achievements, and provide a means of harnessing the efforts of Greater Wellington Regional Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, the Department of Conservation, Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai and the community volunteer groups, towards restoring and maintaining the ecological integrity of the river images from top right: Members of the Waitangi Tribunal environment while providing for its sustainable use and enjoyment are welcomed onto Raukawa Marae in a suitable gusty wind flying the flags proud. Over the three day hui, many by the community. stories were told, beginning with introductions from Te Waari Carkeek, Iwi Nicholson and Rupene Waaka. The updated Strategy has been signed by Councillor Barbara Donaldson of GWRC and Councillor Penny Gaylor of KCDC, to reflect At the conclusion of the hui, Tribunal members and attendees the partnership approach that is being taken by both councils to the were joined by the cooks and dining room helpers for an restoration and enhancement of the Waikanae River environment. historic photograph. It certainly was full on in the kitchen during the hui, cater- Printed copies are available from Greater Wellington Regional ing to the dining room and the Tribunal at Taringaroa, with Ann-Maree Bulkholt, (Ati Awa Trust Chair), Aki Tiaki and Whaea /??? at the fore of the Council, Flood Protection Department. To order a copy please an outstanding daily menu. When all manuhiri had been Whakarongotai hongi line to the Blacksticks and the Japanese National Hockey Teams. [email protected] or phone 0800 4WN REG (0800 496 734). attended to, the 18 cooks could finally relax and enjoy a meal themselves ... in their domain.

14 15 iwi noticeboard Ngāti Toa Rangatahi Wānanga Reo 2015

E te hunga taiohi o Ngāti Toa, nau mai, haere mai, hoki mai ki te Wānanga Reo! A series of wānanga rangatahi will be held in early 2015 to encourage rangatahi to learn about and develop confidence with their culture, identity, and language. A new and exciting program of learning and events has been developed for rangatahi who choose to attend.

Mā wai ēnei wānanga? Who is the Wānanga Reo for? Primarily for our Ngāti Toa Rangatahi, 14 years and older, who are interested in learning about te reo o Ngāti Toa, tikanga, history, waiata, haka, and whakapapa.

Ā whea? When? Wā Wāhi Mon 26-Thurs 29 Jan 2015 Pōwhiri 4.00pm Takapūwāhia Marae Thu 05-Sun 08 Feb 2015 Pōwhiri 4.00pm Hongoeka Marae Fri 13-Sun 15 Mar 2015 Pōwhiri 4.00pm Hongoeka Marae Mon 13-Fri 17 Apr 2015 Pōwhiri 4.00pm Takapūwāhia Marae

Koha? Cost? $25 per person, or $50 per whanau is welcome

To register reply to this email and provide the following details: • • Name • • Home address • • Email address • • Cell phone number • • Date of birth and age If you or your tamariki are keen (remember, tamariki need to be 14 years or older) then we need your registration. Spaces are limited, so be in quick! Kia tere!

Contact Crystal Arthur [email protected] or Reina Solomon [email protected]

Iwi recruitment by Natural Habitats

Natural Habitats has been involved in some of New Zealand’s largest civil and infrastructure works and will be seeking applications in February 2015 to help with planting and landscape maintenance on the M2PP Expressway project. The landscape manager on the project, Tim Broadbent, is looking for
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