Whā 2011 August 2011

I tukuna mai tënei whakaahua e Susan Bragg nö Ötäkou me Awarua. Tēnei marama • The Governor General visits Rāpaki pg 8 • Āraiteuru rūnanga travel to Shanghai with a taonga exhibition pg 16 • Te Ara Mahi - a new programme to help whänau get jobs in the tourism industry pg 25 • Ngāi Tahu signs an agreement with Ngāti Tama pg 34 Nā te Kaiwhakahaere All of Whetu’s accolades have been properly recorded by Ko tau te kohu ki ruka i kā the media in recent weeks, but for us, Whetu’s whānau, mauka whakahī o Aotearoa, o Te it is not the accolades that matter, rather it is the fact Waipounamu that here is someone among us who did something quite He tohu ko kaua tātou e Makariri, extraordinary by picking up the heavy burden of politics E haehae nei i kā tāhuhu o tēnā to make a difference for her people and her nation. tipuna, o tēnā tipuna, Kia noho kā iwi i te poho o kā It is a cliché to say someone blazes the trail, but for our whare mate, wahine I believe Whetu really has blazed the trail and Matapōrehu ai made it that much easier for the next generation to move Taki mōteatea ai into positions of political leadership. A strong supporter of Ki kā manukura, ki kā takata nui puku, Māori women’s development, I believe Whetu was able Ko karakahia e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. to make her dignified and elegant mark in parliament Koutou i whakamahiti korou mō te kaupapa and public policy not only because of her sharp mind but Koutou i whakataketake riaka mō te oraka o te iwi also because of her determination. Koutou i whakaheke werawera mō kā uri whakatipu Ko koutou hai tauira Whetu’s citation on the New Zealand honours list Ko koutou hai tautōhito illustrates her impressive influence during a 30 year Kotahi noa te kōrero mō koutou public career, with the following description of just a few Ā koutou mahi e kā rika whero. of her better known projects: “She has promoted Māori Waiho atu mātou ki konei input in local government planning and was instrumental Kia whai i ō koutou tapuae, in the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, Marae Kia tutuki i a mātou kā pohane o Taua mā, o Pōua mā and Papakainga Housing, Māori news on radio and Nō reira e kā tini aituā, television, the protection of Māori fishing grounds, the Whakakaro atu rā, whakakaro atu rā Tangata Whenua vote, and she pioneered preventative E oki atu. health education in Māori.”

We have lost a number of our treasured whānau members As if this was not enough for one person and one lifetime, over the past month and it has caused me to reflect on Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan in her younger years excelled the strong work ethic of this particular generation of Ngāi as a dancer, winning New Zealand ballroom and Latin Tahu. Each generation builds its strength on the deeds American dancing titles. She was even one of the top and legacy of those who go before them, and of particular four female fencers in the country. significance to our young leaders should be the legacy of Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan who passed away on 20 July. And just to encourage all our students out there, Whetu also spent some early years studying for her PhD in Whetu retired from parliament in her tenth term of office political science. It would be fair to say that Whetu and she is the longest serving woman in the history of has fulfilled the aspirations that we have for all of our the New Zealand Parliament, having served in office children, she has led a full and productive life and has from 1967 to 1996. She was also one of 20 holders left us a legacy – a clearer path for the next generation. of the Order of New Zealand, the highest honour of the country.

Kāti Waewae Rūnaka Ngā mate Rā whānau Rere tōtika ki tua o te George Campbell Adam Tainui paerau ki runga parirau Kyle Parker Tyrone Tainui kōtuku. Haere rā ki te ara Danaella Mason Anthony Coakley pounamu, ki Hawaiki, ki Candee Mason Joanne Wilson te pūāhuru o ngā tīpuna. Tukuna ngā roimata me Poutini Ngāi Tahu ngā hupe kia maringi hei Ngāti Waewae and Ngāti Māhaki have recently come tohu aroha mōu. Moe mai together twice to hui collectively as Poutini Ngāi Tahu. In Aunty Whetu . xxx June, Tū Teraki Whanoa Mātauraka Trust and te kōmiti Mātauraka o Makaawhio met with Tai Poutini Polytechnic to discuss whakawhanaungatanga and how best to work Dame Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan. together in the future.

2 3 Also in early July executive committees from Waewae and Makaawhio held their first hui as Poutini Ngāi Tahu in the new Arahura marae complex, Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae.

While both rūnanga will continue to carry on with their own mahi, they will work together as Poutini Ngāi Tahu on certain kaupapa: whakawhanaungatanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.

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Ngā pizza.

Ngāti Waewae and Makaawhio Executive Committees.

E ono ngā pizza i uru ki tēnei whakataetae • Kaimoana • Heihei rorerore • Hāwai • Heihei Āperekōti • Aroha ki te mīti Te Tü Te Raki Whänoa Trustees, Te Komiti Mätauraka o • Kōwhitiwhiti me te mīti poaka. Makaawhio and Tai Poutini Polytechnic Kaimahi Māori. [Insert photo 5] Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Oho Ake o Taapuwai [Insert photo 6] Tēnā tātou katoa I tēra atu marama i whakahaeretia ētahi o mātou i tētahi pō whakawhanaungatanga mā te hākari kai pizza. Kai a wai te pizza tino reka ki te kāinga? Ko ngā ture, kaua e hoko kīnaki (sauce) me te parāoa kaupapa (base) me mahi ki te kāinga. He nui ngā āhuatanga whakataetae i uru ki te hinengaro……..”Reka rawa ngā whakaaro i rere i Te Tai o Poutini.”

[Insert photo 3] [Insert photo 4] Danaella Mason and her mouth watering Pork and Watercress Pizza.

Ai ee………te reka hoki. Uaua te whiriwhiri nā wai te pizza reka rawa. I waiho ake mā ngā tamariki e whiriwhiri. I te mutunga iho ko te pizza i toa ko te Kōwhitiwhiti me te mīti poaka. Nō reira ko tēnei te mihi ki a koe Danaella Mason harikoa ana te ngākau, ka mau te wehi, he toki Ngā mātua o Te Kohanga Reo o Te Oho Ake o Taapuwai. koe!

2 3 Visit from Ngāti Moki whānau effort they put in. Thanks to the parents and whānau Many Ngāi Tahu marae throughout the motu are being for all the tautoko they gave the tamariki, and for built or refurbished, Ngāti Waewae has the pleasure of coming along on the final day to enjoy the performance supporting these kaupapa by providing cultural materials. and hākari. Can’t forget all our kaimahi woo hooo! you fullas rock! A rōpū of Ngāti Moki whānau led by Te Maiariki Williams, (whānau to Uncle Rick Ellison) along with Te Maehe Arahanga, Huata Martindale and his son Teone made a hīkoi to the Arahura to inspect some tōtara logs.

The rōpū was welcomed at the new marae office block at the Arahura Pā. After a quick cup of tea, Fayne Robinson took the rōpū to view the logs down in the Pā and then on to where the carvings are being worked on at the airport in Hokitika. Fayne is a master carver who carved Te Tauraka Waka a Māui, whare tūpuna in Bruce Bay, and is currently carving the whare tūpuna for the Arahura pä.

Ngāti Waewae tamariki at the hip-hop wänanga

Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae As of Monday 1 August the office for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae has officially been operating out of Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, 1 Kawhaka Rd, Arahura. Nau mai, haere mai whānau.

Huata Martindale, Te Maehe Arahanga, Ben Hutana, Registrations and contact details Teone Wiwi Arahanga Martindale, Tahu Potiki Robinson For registration forms or to update your contact details and Te Mairiki Williams. please contact the office 03 755 6451, 03 7556 452 or e-mail [email protected]

Tamariki hip-hop wānanga Calender of hui In the July school holidays our new whare held the The Ngāti Waewae executive hui is held on the second third hip-hop wānanga of the year, it went off with a Sunday of every month. The next hui is 11 September. yaaahooooo!! Twenty-one Ngāti Waewae tamariki aged The Ngāti Waewae rūnanga hui are held on the second from three to 13 attended the wānanga. Once again Sunday of every second month. The next hui is 9 October. these tamariki continued to blow us away with their Both hui are held at Te Tari o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti skills and passion. They deserve a huge mihi for the Waewae.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou! Nau mai ki te ao Nei rā te maioha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou Our congratulations are extended to Nathanieal Scott katoa! and Sheena Glass on the birth of their son, Forrest Wiremu Scott-Glass. We would also like to congratulate Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini aituā o ia Jeff and Nicky (Wilson) Harris on the birth of their son whānau, ia hapū, ia iwi mai Muriwhenua ki Rakiura, tae Connor Reid, and Bevan Climo and Janna Sherman who noa atu ki kā motu kē o te ao. Haere, haere, haere atu recently welcomed their son Haki into the world. Nau rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. mai, haere mai, whakatau mai!

Rātou ki ā ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

4 5 Wharemahi hōu new office summer for this hīkoi. More details will be available as We are excited to have recently purchased a property the hīkoi plans are firmed up. Watch this space! in Hokitika as an investment and to operate our office from. If you are in Hokitika and looking for us, we are West Coast district health board signs MOU with now operating at 56a Brittan Street, across from Cass Poutini Kāi Tahu Square. Thanks to everyone who helped us shift. We are pleased to advise that we have signed off a Kai te mihi! We still have some final bits and pieces Memorandum of Understanding Document with the to complete, but when it gets a bit warmer, we will be West Coast DHB. holding a whakamahana wharemahi, (house warming and get together).

Marae working bee A working bee last month was very timely because we were able to tidy up the marae after a period of foul windy weather that left the property strewn with bush debris. We fixed the fences, and can now tick that off our list.

Front row: Rchard Wallace, David Mates, Ben Hutana Back Row: Mere Wallace and Gary Coghlan.

Maramataka calendar (events) Hui rūnanganui executive meeting – these are generally held on the first Saturday of each month. The next hui is scheduled for 3 September starting at 9.30am in the office boardroom, Hokitika and the following month, 1 October at our marae.

If you are attending, for catering purposes please contact the office.

Waiata Mission accomplished! New fence is completed. Waiata sessions are being held in our office in Hokitika every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm until Dislodging the debris took some effort, as it was frozen 8.00pm. Nau mai, haere mai! into the concrete of the marae ātea! However, despite the extremely cold conditions the small group were able Communication to achieve a lot of mahi. They built a new gate at the Our winter edition of Ka Tangi te Kōkō is currently being back of the wharenui, which closed access down the drafted. This is pānui tuarua of our newly released side of our whare to help childproof the marae. quarterly newsletter.

This area, previously rocky and ugly, has been turned If you have moved and have not let us know your new into lawn and will be ready to sow in spring. The big mailing address, please contact the office on 0800 955 double gates off the marae ātea were fixed, having been 007 so that we can update the database. A copy of nailed up following a particularly ferocious storm some the pānui is always posted onto our website following time ago. release, and so you will be able to access all the news via the website. Māra kai marae We are very proud of our māra kai marae, which has Before closing, we have a couple of ways for you to keep produced ample kai for us this season. The recent in touch, catch up on news or keep abreast of what’s working bee provided the opportunity to clean out the happening. Try our web page: www.makaawhio.maori. tunnel houses, in preparation for fertilising and spring nz or “friend” our Facebook page. Contact can be made planting! by e-mail: [email protected] or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. We also have whānau e-mail groups; Hīkoi whakapapa so if you want to be added, e-mail the office. Our apologies for not progressing this! With current weather conditions we will be looking for a date in Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

4 5 Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

First my aroha to the Beaton whānau of Takahanga for were very proud to represent Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi the sad loss of Aunty Lena Beaton. We did like our game Tahu at the Festival. of cards with Aunty Lena. I remember one morning at 5.00am Aunty Lena, Uncle Bill and myself were still Nā Aroha H Reriti-Crofts CBE JP Secretary/Treasurer playing cards when the cooks got up to do breakfast. The cooks wanted to set the table, so we got another table Aoraki Bound and kept playing – those were the good old days. Also I Stephanie Moke reports on her experience at Aoraki had lots of good kōrero with aunty about our whakapapa. Bound. It was an unforgettable experience! It arrived at She knew it all. I learnt a lot from her. She will be sadly the perfect time in my life, when I needed a lift from the missed. day-to-day humdrum routine and to remind myself of what I’m capable of achieving. Our trip to Te Papa was a wonderful four days of Māori and Pākehā waiata. While we got there okay, it took 10 hours to come home because Jetstar was not flying due to ash cloud. But as the saying goes all good things come to those who wait and it happened to us, our booking came through and we came home all together around 5.30pm and what a lovely welcome we got when we landed. Whānau were there to meet us, kisses all round it was lovely.

Nā Patricia Anglem [Insert picture: Patricia.]

Front row second in from the right is Stephanie Moke with fellow Aoraki Bound members.

The opportunity to spend time with inspirational leaders, who not only challenged us physically, but also challenged us to embrace our tikanga and learn about who we are as Ngāi Tahu iwi. It helped reaffirm a positive strength, spirit and mana for Te Ao Maori.

Patricia Anglem with great grandchildren Zion and To my fellow Aoraki Bound members, I owe the greatest Harlem Clarke-Anglem. debt. Through group activities and group feedback, my strengths and more often my weaknesses, were brought to my attention. I had to recognise my shortcomings and Congratulations learn new ways to relate and work with those around me. To Deirdre Carol, Jeanette Wakefield, Cherie Williams, This alone was perhaps the greatest learning and one, Fiona Maurice, Clare Williams, Larissa Cox-Winiata when put into practice, will benefit me for years to come. and Tui Falwasser who graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa on 16 July at Addington Raceway. Another amazing aspect of Aoraki Bound is visiting remote areas of the South Island that are so spectacularly Kaumātua Kapahaka beautiful and breath taking. It truly uplifts the soul. Kapahaka Kaumātua o Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāi Tahu Aotearoa is a beautiful place and we should never take recently entertained three times in Wellington. During it for granted. the Matariki Festival at Te Papa on the Saturday and The three-week course was incredible and I thoroughly Sunday and at the West Plaza Hotel after dining at the recommend Aoraki Bound to people of all ages and Green Parrot on Friday night. ethnicities.

Saturday night saw the recognition of Patricia Silk- Nä Stephanie Moke Anglem and June Kemp as our 80 plus kaumātua. The recognition was announced by the late Hon Whetu Apply now, register your interest for the next courses or Tirikatene-Sullivan. recommend someone you know who would love to face the challenge and walk in the footsteps of our tipuna. Our appreciation and grateful thanks to the Ngāi Tahu Hurry as there are only 28 spaces available. Ring 0800 Fund, Lani Carter of House of Travel, He Kura te Tangata 524 8248 or check out www.aorakibound.co.nz or email Trust and our two Anahera - Puamiria and Vicki. We email [email protected]

6 7 Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Aroha mai whānau, here’s a quick catchup since we the Kapiti Coast area. It was an extremely proud and missed the previous pānui. humbling day for me.

Haere mai kā pēpi Apart from the moment I officially finished, and passed Another bundle of joy was my final assignment, I was most proud when walking onto welcomed into the world on 28 the stage and hearing my hapū and iwi being announced April, Rutene Pae-o-Te-Riri Ariki – Ka kore tēnei wā nui whakaharahara e wareware i a Hutana-Waitoa, a son for Briana au! I was also overwhelmed by the aroha I felt from those [Insert photo] Hutana and Joseph Waitoa, baby who were present supporting me as well as other Ngāi brother for Tiaki, Ngarangi and Tahu graduates. Cyrus, another mokopuna for Paula Hutana and Rutene and I must express my deepest thanks to all who supported Maryann Waitoa. me throughout the year and in particular to Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea (Te Tapuae o Rehua), Kā Manukura o te Reo Rā whānau (Kotahi Mano Kāika, Kotahi Mano Wawata) and Te June, July and August birthdays: Ri McConnell, Dean Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for the financial support extended Couch, Bruce Rhodes, Ngahina and Mihiroa Gillies, to me in the form of grants and an iwi scholarship. The Nik Randle, Eileen Burnell, Elvis Rakena, Eve Barlow, funds were extremely appreciated and greatly needed Hineari Lamberg, Libby Dell, Holly Te Ata Marino Konia, during a year of full-time study and living away from June Swindells, Hayley Guthrie, Peter Couch Jnr and Ōtautahi – E kore rā te puna mihi e mimiti. Te Rahui Denny. Tiaki Hikitia Edward Hutana, Mariata Laffey, Catherine Stuart, Leeana Briggs, Wayne Rhodes, I am very excited about the opportunity to transfer my Paula Hutana, Henry Couch, Matt Tikao, Evette Lee, knowledge and skills onto those eager to learn, especially Kahu Phillips, Herewini Banks, Trent Cooper-Willis and within our whānau and Ngāi Tahu whānui. Mariata Couch. Shane Laffey, Paula, Felicity Phillips, Rangimarie Takurua, Omaha Hawking, Dudley Couch, Ka urupā aku kupu i konei, engari ka rere tonu a mihi. Benjie Guthrie, Tui Timihou, Melville Rehu, Tania Tikao, Reihana Parata, Mamae Warnes, Te Ariki Tamatea, Nāku noa nei, nā Pokai Whenua and Joseph Walton. Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn. Swimming success Congratulations At the 2011 NZ Division II Congratulations to Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn Competition held in Rotorua, who recently graduated from Te Wānanga o Raukawa Sean Hargers came home with a total immersion teaching degree. Below Te Rau with two gold, two silver, o-te-Rangi has written an account of his final year and and two bronze medals graduation. and is now on his way to

nationals in Wellington. Congratulations and good luck Sean.

Sean Hargers centre podium.

Te Tohu o Tü Taiaha Wänanga Te Puke Whānau and Trent Cooper-Willis, from the Tau- Te Rau-o-te-Rangi Winterburn at his graduation with Briggs-McGregor whānau attended and participated in his proud parents Anzac (Nu) Winterburn and Dawn Te Tohu o Tū Taiaha Wānaka at Taumutu over Queen’s Richards. Birthday weekend. Nei rā te mihi ki kā rika whero o Taumutu waihoki ki kā Kaiako Taiaha. I returned to Ōtaki at the beginning of last year to complete the final year of my total immersion teaching Shake update degree (poutuarongo whakaakoranga). The year was The 13 June experiences… “I just sat there and burst full of challenges, excitement and enlightenment and into tears as I watched buildings collapse in front of me”, ultimately ended with a well-deserved degree. I received “I was in the tunnel at the time”, “I was out the door before my degree in the presence of my immediate whānau and you could say Jack Robinson”, “we went into emergency a number of Ngāti Wheke hapū members who reside in mode, climbed under the table and stayed there”.

6 7 Our marae buildings did not suffer any more serious waiata, poi, and haka to perform at Te Atakura on 15 damage, but there is a noticeable widening of previous October at the Aurora Centre is welcome to come along. cracks in GIB linings and so on, and a couple of new The theme for our performance this year will be: Rāpaki ones in the bathrooms. Those of us standing around Tū Tonu. Come on whānau, we’ve had a tough time... outside could only watch in quiet horror and amazement but... when the going gets tough Rāpaki gets going...aye as Tamatea Pōkai Whenua shed more rocks amidst whānau! Mihi atu great clouds of dust. Lucky for us the rocks did not come Ripeka Paraone-Parata our way, but instead ended up in the gully behind the woolshed. Loss of power lasted about eight hours, so Snow in Rāpaki once again candles and torches were brought out. What a difference a snowfall makes, maunga Tamatea looked splendid. The kids had a ball making giant Marae bookings snowballs and coming down the hill on whatever they Please note, under the current circumstances, it has could find that would slide. Most of the animals weren’t been necessary to consider public safety, so we are not so thrilled, they didn’t want to walk in that stuff, but had accepting any overnight bookings on the marae until no option when nature called. Ōtamahua was only just further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience. visible and we couldn’t see the other side of the Harbour.

Advance notice annual general meetings Welcome home Upcoming annual meetings of the charitable company, Welcome home to Aunty Dawn and Aunty Doe who have Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd and Incorporated Society, Te both been enjoying life on board one of those fancy Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Incorporated are due to be held cruise liners. on the second Sunday in September. This is usually the time when the membership of internal committees, Governor General visits Rāpaki representatives on external boards and committees are A light sprinkling of rain did little to dampen the spirits of reviewed, so, we will be looking for those who have the the whānau of Ngāti Wheke as they gathered to await time and commitment to contribute to decision-making the arrival of the Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand and ongoing mahi for Ngāti Wheke. and Lady Satyanand. Forced to cancel an earlier visit due to ill health, the Governor General took time on Ordination to diaconate Friday 5 August to make a very brief visit to Rāpaki Rāpaki whānau were present to support the ordination of and Lyttleton. About fourty whānau were on the marae Te Hira Tauwhare. This took place at the Te Whakaruruhau at Rāpaki to welcome the Governor General and Lady Chapel, Ferry Road on a lovely fine sunny Sunday Satyanand. In best Rāpaki fashion, the whānau made morning. sure the morning was filled with good humour, laughing and singing. Whānau took the opportunity to stand and Kapahaka share korero about Rāpaki, the new wharenui Wheke It’s time to pick ourselves up, pull ourselves together and to offer wishes of good health and thanks to the and forge forward together. Yes, it’s that time of year Governor General. After five years in office, Sir Anand again whānau, time to shake off the winter blues and had a number of stories to share and took the opportunity warm up the vocal chords for singing and haka. Tauira, to congratulate the people of Rāpaki and Christchurch for Rangimarie, Sharlene and Ripeka are volunteering their resilience. Adorned in their beautiful aho shawl and to lead the reo revolution in Rāpaki via kapahaka. scarf, a gift from Ngāi Tahu whānui, Sir Anand and Lady Susan posed with the whānau for photos before they left Practices started for the whole extended whānau on the marae. It’s fair to say that a lovely morning was had Sunday 7 August. Everyone who is interested in learning by all!

Ngäti Wheke whänau with Sir Anand and Lady Susan. 8 9 Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata

Nei rā te owha! Well you can’t say life is boring here in Christchurch with earthquakes and heavy dumps of snow. Despite many earthquakes being centred in and around (and a couple even under) the marae, all is well and like our whānau, our marae still stands.

The resilience of our people is inspiring, from our kids to our kaumātua despite some facing hardships such as losing jobs and, or homes. Everyone here is adapting to the new normal, which can be a little frustrating for those living outside of the rohe who still work on the old normal. But never mind whānau we’re getting there and as they say: “there is where we’re meant to be” stay warm and Ihaia Briggs and partner enjoying the nights festivities. be safe whānau xXx. Ministry of fisheries hui at Wairewa Kä mate Koukourarata tangata tiaki attended a Ministry of Before moving on, Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata would Fisheries hui held at Wairewa at the end of June. With like to extend our heartfelt aroha to all of our whanauka the pending amalgamation with the Ministry of Agriculture who have lost loved ones over the past month. Our and Forest it was a good opportunity for our tangata tiaki thoughts go to the Clayton whānau with the sad loss of to discuss the proposed changes and the impact this will Ray Clayton, to the Phillips whānau with the sad loss have on them and their roles in protecting our customary of Heeni (Jane) Phillips and to the Tirikatene-Sullivan fisheries. Of concern is the possible loss of the services whānau with the sad loss of Whetu. and support of Pou Takawaenga, Joe Wakefield and Pou Hononga, Wayne Rhodes, particularly after losing the Nō reira koutou o te huka wairua haere atu rā, moe mai valued support of former Pou Takawaenga, Carl Baker. rä i kā peka o tō tātou nei Ūkaipō. Mā te Atua koutou katoa e manaaki e tiaki. Āpiti hono tātai hono rātou ki a rātou ka moe, āpiti hono tātai hono tātou te huka ora ka [Insert Photo: MFish] noho, pai mārire!

Puaka Kai Rau dinner Some of the whānau were fortunate to attend the puaka dinner, which was held at the Antarctic Centre at Christchurch Airport. Puaka is the Ngāi Tahu celebration of the Māori New Year. The Puaka star is seen before Matariki in our Southern skies, which is why our celebrations for the Māori New Year are known as Puaka.

The night was led by MC Mike McRoberts and featuring music from Te Ahikaaroa, Sista Waitoa, Ana Buchannan, D’sendantz, Merchants of Flow and Ardijah. Puaka proved to be a great stress reliever for the earthquake weary attendees. A big thanks to the organisers for a Tangata Tiaki Ihaia Briggs and Iaean Cranwell discuss wonderful night! the presentation in the break.

Koukourarata Tangata Tiaki listen to presentations from Ministry of Fisheries Pou Takawaenga Joe Wakefield Some of the Koukourarata whānau members gather and Pou Hononga Wayne Rhodes. before dinner. 8 9 Snow Well Christchurch isn’t doing anything by halves, and July’s snow dump proved that. Expected by most to be a light sprinkling on the Port Hills, Mother Nature had other ideas (again) and gave our kids a wee treat for the second week of the school holidays. Heavy snow fell throughout the Sunday night and everyone in Christchurch and on the Banks Peninsula woke to a winter wonderland. Naturally our thoughts went to those The main road with damaged homes and we hoped that all the heating heading up the Hill. issues had been fixed as temperatures dropped to -9. Aoraki Bound It was wonderful to hear children (young and old) It has been three months since Donelle Paige was part laughing and playing out in the snow. For a day many of the March Aoraki Bound course, she reports on what forgot all about the over 8200 earthquakes we’ve had the course has done for her. since 4 September. Koukourarata and Port Levy weren’t spared and it too got a good dumping of snow as you see in the photos.

Donelle Paige and Jonathan Sargisson.

I am indebted to the iwi for allowing me to practically Looking towards the marae. embrace the concept of kaitiakitanga. The fire has been ignited, and in March, I began a postgraduate diploma in Māori resource planning. I wish to protect the natural resources of Ngāi Tahu. I am also in the process of drafting an outdoor holiday programme for Ngāi Tahu teenagers.

Ngāi Tahu helped me discover the poetry of spoken te reo Mäori. It was awesome to put those beautiful words to use outside of the classroom, interweaving them into my life. I vow to play a part in keeping the language alive.

On the personal front, Ngāi Tahu’s scholarship enabled me to identify my five greatest values. Since Aoraki Bound I have been living my life in honour of: Looking out past Horomaka Island. • Music • Whänau (friends and family) • Freedom • Spiritual Health • Papatūānuku.

Also, I continue to live by these personal Aoraki Bound discoveries: • My focus and determination is unwavering • Panic is futile • Seize every opportunity.

The Aoraki Bound scholarship has truly changed my Western Valley road. life’s focus. In a world of destructive corporates, Ngāi

10 11 Tahu is living proof that values can still stand stronger consider doing Aoraki Bound, the Ngāi Tahu / Outward than anything else. From the sincerity of my soul – thank Bound collaborative programme focusing on cultural and you for this opportunity. personal development.

Apply now, register your interest for the next courses or recommend someone you know who would love to face the challenge and walk in the footsteps of our tipuna. Hurry as there are only 28 spaces available. Ring 0800 524 8248 or check out www.aorakibound.co.nz or email [email protected]

Outward Bound Recently Claire Ruru opted to attend Outward Bound and was very grateful for the support given to her by the rūnanga. In her thank you note to the rūnanga she said she had a wonderful time there and got an experience [Insert photo: koukouOB] she will never forget. Claire’s favourite part, besides meeting some new lifelong friends, was the sailing, although she thoroughly enjoyed the whole course and Claire enjoying the sailing on Outward Bound. what it had to offer. Te Pānui Rūnaka items and stories Claire admits she learnt a lot about herself along the Whānau are asked to send items and stories for Te journey and believes that, thanks to the course, she will Pānui Rūnaka to the rūnaka office (contact details can be able to overcome challenges in life even if it seems be found at the back of this edition). Without your stories hard. The rūnanga is pleased to hear Claire enjoyed we can’t submit a column so we look forward to hearing her experience with Outward Bound and hopes she will from you. Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Ngā mihi o te hā o ngā tūpuna o Moki Wanhalla (Brown whānau) and Mere Hamilton-Paintin Kia kaha e te whānau o te whenua (Teihoka whānau). Kia kaha e te whānau o te Waihora Kia kaha mai ra. Who is Rūaumoko? Many people have asked who Many of us no longer live directly upon the whenua at is Rūaumoko? There are many Taumutu. Most live in the big smoke of Christchurch, but different whakaaro, yet in brief this we are also found the length of Aotearoa and around [Insert photo is the general kōrero. the world. Yet all of us maintain our connection to Moki Rūaumoko.] within us – that is our breath. Every time we breathe we Rūaumoko is the God of breathe for those who have gone, for our home and for earthquakes. At the time that where we belong, our papakāinga. the sky father Ranginui was separated from the earth mother Smiles from our past Papatūānuku, they had an unborn child, Rūaumoko. Rūaumoko stayed in his mother’s womb. Some say it was to keep Papa warm and to comfort her after her [Insert photo: Smiles from our past] separation from Rangi. Today he remains there, sometimes moving and turning inside Papa. When he moves, the earth shakes. So he has become known as the God of earthquakes.

However making the earth shake is not Rūaumoko’s only work. He is also the God of the changing of Thank you to Fiona for sharing a photo her whānau seasons. He separates the warmth recently found. The three handsome and gorgeous of summer, from the cold of winter. teenagers are: Riki Te Mairaki Taiaroa Ellison, Waitai Sometimes, he pulls on the ropes that control the land, and we see 10 11 the shimmering heated air known as the haka of Tāne- rore. Some say that he causes earthquakes when he pulls on those ropes.

Rūaumoko is also a god of volcanic fire, because Tama- kaka gave the infant volcanic fire to help him keep his mother warm.

Tamariki Day We started the day with karakia and waiata before our facilitator showed the tamariki what we were going to do Jayda (Teihoka whānau) on the day. Explained the patterns and showed how to and Aunty Liz Brown. create them. Tamariki started with paper and practised designs for their kōwhaiwhai panel, they then transferred patterns onto board and painted. While waiting for paint to dry we went for a walk to Kaitorete where the waves were huge. We then headed back to the marae for kai. Tamariki then did touch ups and so on to their panels. All the tamariki said they enjoyed their day. Nā Fiona

Maringarangi Tamou (Taiaroa whānau).

Ngarita (Marsh whānau).

Tūmeke, whānau o Ngāti Moki me Tamariki wānanga.

Netball: quakes stir guilt for netballer In the last issue Charlene was mentioned for her amazing sporting talent. The following article is from the NZ Herald: Whānau and Tangaroa along Kaitorete. Many emotions come with playing in a netball world championship – nerves, excitement and pride. Christchurch policewoman Charlene Porima, who will be representing hosts Singapore at this week’s tournament, can add another – guilt.

With Singapore very much minnows in world netball, Porima is in for a tough week. But her thoughts will never be far from her hometown. Just days after she arrived in Singapore to help prepare her side for the sport’s pinnacle event, Christchurch was rocked by another series of severe aftershocks, bringing more buildings down and taking a further toll on the already frayed Tamariki kōwhaiwhai pä. nerves of Cantabrians.

12 13 Porima, who was born in Singapore but has lived in “It was a tough experience, very, very traumatic,” she Canterbury most of her life, said it had been extremely said. “We were also running for our lives as well because difficult watching from afar as Christchurch went through there were continuing aftershocks ... I now know what it’s further pain. like to fear for my life.”

“Just being here and hearing what is going on back While she has to deal with the occasional pangs of guilt, home with the continuing aftershocks is quite upsetting for the most part the build-up to the world championships and very emotional,” said Porima. “I feel a bit guilty. In a has provided a welcome distraction for the 33-year-old. way, I kind of wish I were there to help.” Porima, who has played for Singapore since 2005 and amassed 36 test caps, had the opportunity to tour South Africa and Botswana in April - an experience she describes as “absolutely amazing”. “I’ve gotten to see a lot of the world with this team and I’m really happy to be a part of the group.”

[Insert photo:] The super-fit midcourter, who played for the Canterbury Flames in the old domestic league, is not the only Kiwi connection in the Singapore side. Former Central Pulse coach Kate Carpenter coaches the team, and Annette Pearce serves as performance analyst. Singapore is ranked 19 in the world, but as hosts earned automatic entry into the world champs.

Canterbury has also been on the minds of the expat community in Singapore. About 80 expat New Zealanders attended the Silver Ferns’ final training game against Barbados on Saturday. Entry was by donation, as part Charlene Porima defending against South Africa at the of an initiative organised by the local New Zealand Netball World Cup. Chamber of Commerce.

A detective with the CIB, Porima was working in the Fisher and Paykel Singapore chief Miles Webster has central city when the February 22 disaster struck. In arranged for two fridges to be decked out in NZ and those first hours of utter bedlam, she was tasked with Australian colours. They will be signed by the two teams clearing buildings and ushering the survivors out of and auctioned off at a ball, with gifts from Singapore firms. the city, but soon found herself pitching in and helping The proceeds will go to the Prime Minister’s earthquake with the rescue and recovery from the collapsed CTV fund. building. Source: New Zealand Herald.

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Kä mate On 31 August Nick Rentoul aged 34 was suddenly taken from his whānau as the result of an asthma attack. He is the husband of Sally Rentoul (née Heath), father to Jackson and Kashana, son-in-law to Jim and Ida Heath and friend and light to so many. To meet Nick, was to meet the ideal man. A person with more love for his family than you could think possible, and only good words and deeds to share with the world. Nick, was an accomplished musician taken from his whānau while on tour sharing his passion. So many of our members are reeling from the loss of this soul so young in his life. We hoped to have you for longer, but your light was so strong it reached far beyond this place. Watching for you when Nick Rentoul, centre, at Waihao, after rescuing whānau the time is right. Sally, Jackson, Kashana and family, kia from their flooded car in the breached ford, his t-shirt kaha, nga mihi aroha. reads ‘DAD AKA ATM’.

12 13 Congratulations Manawatu and kaumātua, we turned our minds to Waihao Thirteen-year-old Whena Munn, Granddaughter of and how we do things at our whare. We acknowledged Winsome and Helen Heath represented Wellington at that Waihao is not like other rūnanga. Its kawa has the national Under 15 hockey championship in Napier. developed naturally as the experiences of its people and Whena was a striker in the Wellington side that came the history of this place is different. It is important to set second overall, narrowly losing in a penalty shoot out in it down and draw out this story. the final against Auckland.Whena was Wellingtons top scorer at the tournament with three goals. Sunday was spent learning our individual mihi under the humorous guidance of Parris. The next step is Kirby Heath, also a granddaughter of Winsome and more kōrero with whānau as we flesh out how we all Helen Heath represented Canterbury at the national see the kawa of Waihao, and to lay that down in a form Under 21 netball tournament in Nelson. Kirby played we can look to as a benchmark and for guidance over centre throughout the tournament, and in the final time. Please come along to the whānau meetings or against Otago, Canterbury lost by one goal in the last contribute your thoughts and knowledge of this place in second of the game. anyway you think is appropriate, we would love to hear from you. Congratulations to Lee Howden, he uri nō Eliza Sizemore, who has graduated with a Te Ara reo Māori, level 2 certificate from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Mokori anō kia rere kā mihi nunui ki a koe Lee, kua whakapau werawera, kua üpoko pakaru hoki kia oti ai te mahi. E te John Wilkie, Aerini Boyd and Larrianne Casserly. manu, kua kai koe i te mātauraka, nōu te ao.

Mid-winter Christmas dinner In June we had a large turnout at Waihao for our mid- winter Christmas dinner (thank you Dave and all those in the kitchen for yet another great kai). From the far North and the deep South, it was great to see everyone who came to kōrero. We heard great stories of the life of Māori Road, and those who lived along it.

Earplugs and eye masks made for a good night rest, Nathan Hayes and Murray Bruce. followed by a great and interactive whānau meeting. It is awesome to have the whānau at the meetings: providing their input and getting involved. Thank you all for making it happen, including Dave Holmes for donning the red- suit of ‘you know who!

The great rūnaka golf challenge Watch this space, the great rūnaka golf challenge is scheduled for November. We’ll let you know as soon as we have a confirmed date. The trophy will be known as the Kelly Davis Memorial Trophy. Please contact Dave Thomas. the office for further information, or if you would like to register your interest. Your contact details Have they changed? Please contact the office so you don’t miss out on rūnanga minutes and information. Tikanaga and kawa wānanga Over two days, the rakatahi wānanga flowed beautifully into a kōrero on the unique kawa and tikanga of Rūnanga office contact Contact: Steve Boyd Waihao. With happy stomachs thanks to our rakatahi Phone: +64 3 689 4726 for scrummy kai, and under the guidance of Henare Address: 26 Māori Road, Morven, Waimate

14 15 Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Happy birthdays Carefully selected were three hundred taonga, of stone, Happy birthday to Hannah Tipa and Jonathon Richards wood, fibre, bone and pounamu. Some of local origins and to all those celebrating their birthdays this month. were from storage or purchased from overseas. Chief executive of Otago Museum, Shimrath Paul and his staff Amendments to Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc organised the shipment and their safe installation. Jane constitution and I acknowledge the preparation of our precise schedule Members who have any amendments to the constitution to and from Shanghai, which ensured we did not offend are to forward these to the rūnanga office by 5pm, 30 our hosts, who work to strict timeframes and tikanga September. These will be discussed at our AGM in processes. November. From the beginning to the end, we carried out our Rūnaka education scholarship recipients ceremonial processes. Associate professor John Te Rūnanga o Moeraki’s education scholarship Broughton composed two programmes of our history recipients for 2011 are: and waiata, where each individual section had to be Tania Jenkins (Tipa), Bachelor of Nursing translated. Included were two lectures and training of Haydon Richards (Tipa), Bachelor of Applied guides. Management Nigel Maguigan (Tipa), Te Ata Ho We performed kapahaka several times, including at Fenella Craig (Haberfield/Price), Bachelor of Commerce a Gala evening of officials and guests, with masses and Bachelor of Arts of people were on escalators on several floor levels Allanah Harrington (Price), Bachelor of Science watching over the atrium. We attended a cocktail evening Ranui Ryan (Rehu), Masters of Planning at New Zealand House hosted by the Dunedin Mayor James Marshall (Haberfield/Russell), Health and Dave Cull. The variation of taonga they have is fabulous, Science we were hosted and taken to different restaurants for Mariana Pagan (Hampstead/Tipa/Weka), Bachelor of lunch and dinner every day. Surveying Rua McCallum (Hampstead/Mamaru), Masters of Arts [Insert Photo: Sky Tower. PHOTO X 5] in Māori studies Kerri Dee (Tipa), Bachelor of Arts.

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Rōpū doing kapahaka in the Shanghai Museum at the Atrium Gala Evening, before the official speeches and cutting of the ribbons.

Not all were able to attend and be presented with their cheques at our July meeting, but we wish them all well in their studies and a bright future.

Te Ao Māori treasures The Otago Museum in conjunction with the Shanghai Museum (Dunedin’s sister city) and the Māori Advisory, consisting of Hokonui, Ōtākou, Puketeraki, Moeraki and Waihao have been planning for several years to send a reciprocal exhibition of our taonga to Shanghai. Also attending was the Dunedin City Council and several other Dunedin organisations Clare Wilson, Koa Whitau-Kean and Alby Ellison, strolling through the first empty street in Shanghai.

14 15 A highlight was a visit to the top of the “World Financial In contrast we visited a private garden originally of the Centre” observatory, a 474 metre transparent glass sky Ming Dynasty. The Yuyuan Garden has a history of more walk bridge, where the roof opens according to weather than 400 years (Yu means peace and comfort) with conditions. This was pretty challenging for some. ancient elegant furniture of rare rosewood. Thirty eight artistic elaborate corridors, indoor and outdoor rooms of different heights, sculptured gardens of rockery, vertical cliffs and valleys, streams and trees covered an area of more than two hectares.

This was no holiday, however with swollen feet and legs, blisters, bathing twice daily, running in the warm rain, shopping, and a tummy bug we achieved our week- long journey together. Thank you Moana and the Otago Museum for the pictures.

Rōpū performing kapa haka in the atrium. Nō tātou te rangimārie Koa Whitau-Kean.

Alby Ellison, Jim Williams, John Broughton, Moana Wesley, Koa Whitau-Kean during the whakawatea.

Rōpū inside the World Financial Centre.

Rear: John Gibb, Shimrath Paul, Graham Crombie, Scott Reeves, Jane Graveson Claire Wilson, Koa Whitau-Kean, Maria Coombs, Suzanne Ellison, Moana Wesley, John Broughton. Front: Alby Ellison, Matapura Ellison on the Shanghai Museum roof.

16 17 Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai Kia ora koutou e te whānau ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou The marae has been busy with lots of hui, including katoa. a hui concerning Waituna Lagoon with Minister Nick Ngā mate o ngā whānau moe mai rā, moe mai rā, moe Smith, blessing of schools, a kaumātua lunch with Mark mai rā, haere ki te waka o ngā tīpuna haere, haere, Solomon, and the Māori Women’s Welfare League. haere atu rā. Our condolences go out to all whānau who have lost someone special, arohanui to you all. Everything else is ticking along as usual. A belated Well it has been one of those months that comes around happy birthday Suzy Waaka sorry we didn’t all make it too fast… anyway on a positive note down here we have up to your party, but we heard you had a good one! We lots of gold medals from our Ngāi Tahu sports people. can’t wait to see your tā moko. PHOTO Rugby World Cup meetings are going strong, but we are starting to get over it. The new age rugby players are not allowed to eat marae food, stand for too long, sit for too long, the world of professional rugby is all hōhā.

We had a very nice dropping of snow down here – absolutely wonderful although not so for our Christchurch whānau aroha mai whānau – If it’s not one thing it’s another! To top it all off, the top four people working on the earthquake get huge amounts of money a day, while our people and the community are still suffering, maybe they should try living in the worst hit areas and see how they would like it.

Hope you all are keeping warm and safe, whānau Gold medal winners, Rolland Stehlin and Richard everywhere be kind to one another. Tohiariki. Ka kite anō.

The Uru brothers for rowing, and Rolland Stehlin, son of Squirrell on the Hill. Ailene, for the New Zealand masters touch team, and his mate Richard Tohiariki from Kahungunu.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

He poroporoaki Aunt Jean Duff’s 90th Hikohiko te uira Ka ua te ua He roimata tangata e Heke ana a hupe Kua riro rā koe ki te pō roa e [Photo: Aunt Nei a Aoraki maunga e auë atu ana Jean Duff – Ra E tangi mōteatea atu ana whānau ki a He ngau e kore e mutu e… koe.] With sadness we farewell Dame Whetu Tirikatene- Sullivan. E te tāua, e te mareikura o Kāi Tahu On 21 May a beautiful sunny winters day, we gathered E Whetu, e moe, e moe, e oki e. at the marae to celebrate Aunt Jean’s 90th birthday. Her whānau had travelled from either end of the motu to Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved share her special day. For some of her moko it was their ones, whose hearts are lonely in the night. Nei rā te mihi first visit to Ōtākou and a great opportunity to climb the aroha ki a koutou. Piki in record time!

Happy birthday Aunt, and many, many happy returns!!

16 17 We wish Janine the best of luck in her time with us and look forward to working with her.

Moemoea Records Congratulations to Vladmir Manza, Matheson Tane, Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe (King’s High School) and Ranui Ellison (Queen’s High), whose company Moemoea Records was named the winner of the business plan oral presentations competition at the Otago Regional Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. They also won the trade display category along with several commendations for its record production company, which is producing a CD of music written and performed by pupils at Queen’s and King’s High Schools.

The competition is part of a business programme where secondary pupils set up a company, create real products Timo Potiki, Allison Ellison and Rama Ellison enjoy the or services, and make real profits or losses. Managing party. director Ranui Ellison said the company has already recorded three of the seven tracks for its CD, which Changing the guard at the office they plan to start selling at Marbecks in August this year. Ka nui te mihi mahana tēnei ki a Hoani Langsbury mō Ranui said the secret of their success has been creating tana kaha, tana aroha, tana manawanui hoki i ngā mahi a company based on what they all know well. ā-rūnaka mō ngā tau tekau kua hori ake rā. After more than ten-year’s service Hoani Langsbury has resigned “It hasn’t been that easy. We can all do music, but we all as rūnanga manager. We would like to acknowledge the had to rely on each other because the business side of it commitment Hoani has shown to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou is what we didn’t know how to do well.” over the past decade. He worked tirelessly for us during Ngāi Tahu’s challenging post-settlement phase. During The next stage for the company is to produce an annual this time he has been responsible for the management report to show its success. The company was one of 13 in of our staff, of the marae facilities, and of many of the the Otago competition, and all seven judges commented rūnaka projects as well as oversight of our financial on how difficult it had been to choose a winner because affairs. Hoani is truly a man of many talents! of the exceptionally high quality of presentations. We will miss Hoani in the office and wish him and his Source: Otago Daily Times. whānau all the best for the future, though we know that he will continue to be a regular contributor to hapū and Kāi Tahu physiotherapist rūnanga events here at Ōtākou. Katrina Bryant has been working as a physiotherapist for 17 years and has just opened a movement analysis New rünanga manager clinic in Dunedin. She worked in the USA for 10 years Arā, tēnei te mihi nui ki a Janine Karetai kua hoki mai ki and returned to Dunedin with a passion for training tana haukāika kia tautoko te mahi ā-Rūnaka mō tēnei recreational runners to run safely. This is achieved in wā. We are pleased to announce that Janine Karetai has the biomechanic clinic using video movement analysis, been contracted as the interim manager until the end of extensive functional assessment and a personalised September. stretching and strengthening programme to maximise efficient performance and prevention of injury. Janine has extensive management experience in The biomechanic clinic, based in the Crossfit Gym, 172 Australia and New Zealand working across the education, Princes Street, Dunedin was officially opened on 10 public and Non-government sector. She has spent June. Katrina can be contacted by email: 15 years as a CEO and has considerable experience [email protected] or on 021 114 0304. with strategic planning, human resource management, change management, project management and Shanghai Museum communications. Several members of the Araiteuru rūnanga travelled to Shanghai recently to support a landmark Otago Museum Janine will provide management services to the exhibition. The exhibition, which was formally opened rūnanga to ensure our employment, financial, strategic at the Shanghai Museum is titled Te Ao Māori: Māori governance, political and community responsibilities Treasures from the Otago Museum. continue to be met in the interim and will also collate all relevant information regarding our priority projects and our strategic plans.

18 19 It features 337 taonga (treasures) and is expected that two museums, but also between the sister cities. The it will be, viewed by up to half a million people over the exhibition has also resulted from close collaboration next four months. between manawhenua (the people of our place) and the Otago Museum. It is by far the biggest and most complex exhibition staged by the Otago Museum overseas. It is also the first Source: Otago Daily Times major Māori artefact show to be displayed at a museum in China. See Moeraki for more about our Shanghai adventures!

Purakaunui te Turangawaewae DVD is for sale A history of the Māori associations with the Pūrākaunui District from the original Rapuwai settlers down to the present day, incorporating interviews and support from whānau. Contributors include: Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnanga, Peter Entwisle, Jill Hamel, Ian Barber, the Hocken Library, Turnbull Library, Otago Settlers Museum, Port Chalmers Museum, Otago Museum and NZ National Archives. Produced by filmmaker John Irwin of Wild Sweet Productions, and Bill Dacker, editor and researcher, for the Purakaunui Block Inc.

The price including postage is $35. Enquiries to Purakaunui Incorporation at: [email protected].

The exhibition had been planned for a long time and Tony Palmer also has available Sights and Sounds from teams at both museums had carried out an amazing Purakaunui, a DVD containing video footage and still amount of work over the past seven months to bring the images of Pūrākaunui scenery and wildlife. Copies cost show together. It was a fantastic result which reflected $12 and may be ordered from Tony on 03 482 1455 or not only the quality of the relationship between the email [email protected].

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

Happy Birthday Rūnaka office changes Congratulations to our 53 rūnaka members who are After 18 months of being an integral part of the Kati having a birthday in August. In particular, we wish Huirapa rūnaka office, our administration officer, Anna Daphne Hallett, who has just turned 80, a special rā Day has migrated to the land of Australia. We wish her whänau ki a koe! all the very best. In her place we have employed two wāhine, Justine Marshall, who is our new administration Pacific voyagers progress officer and Jo Silich, who has accepted the role of You may be aware that Brendan Flack, our resident accounts/payroll officer. They are both “coast” locals and groundsman is taking part in an epic haerenga to paddle bring many years of experience to their respective roles. eight waka around the world to renew its ties to the sea Tēnā kōrua Jo and Justine. and it’s life-sustaining strength. On 2 August the waka will approach San Francisco on the first part of the Matariki at the marae – a celebration of creativity and haerenga, paddling through the Golden Gate Bridge. community Congratulations to whānau who were able to be there The climax to an action packed month of events to mark to greet them. The motto of the project is, “move your Puaka and Matariki in the Dunedin area was held at paddle silently through the water”, which is a poetic way Puketeraki Marae on 8 and 9 July with the staging of a to say “be respectful and gentle”. We wish them well on wearable arts show. The marae was transformed with their return journey to Aotearoa. catwalk, lighting and sound. The wharenui was full of eager people of all ages on the consecutive nights as Tamariki programme the nervous designers and models prepared to display Due to a number of major events happening locally we their creations to the audience. Following a mihi, the hau have had to postpone the tamariki programme until the kāika Karitāne Primary School (all 22 pupils) brought the October school holidays. It is an opportunity to secure story of Papatūānuku, Takaroa, Rakinui and their children your tamariki’s place in an action packed, educational to the stage. They told the story with their costumes and programme so don’t forget to register by downloading movements to the enthralled audience. Then it was the the forms at www.puketeraki.co.nz turn of the models to present the wearable art creations.

18 19 The creativity, ingenuity and general pizzazz of the The thought and effort designers and models wowed the audience. Shanghai Museum has put into the presentation The bringing together of people from across the of the taoka and with the community to participate in a local event of professional placement of the exhibition standard was celebrated by all involved. This special in their main ground floor event will continue to grow – the organising team already gallery is impressive. hatching plans for 2013. Kei te mihi ki Dunedin City Shanghai Museum expects Council Puaka Matariki Fund and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Ao Māori will be very Tahu. popular with the local people (23 million residents) during its four months of exhibition. Congratulations to all involved especially Otago Museum staff and the Māori Advisory Committee.

Nā Suzanne Ellison

Marae Education Programme Co-ordinator Te Reo Rakatahi i Otago is an innovative school Māori Te Ao Māori Exhibition – Shanghai Museum. language marae-based programme delivered by Kāti After many months of planning, negotiation and Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki since 2006. The Rūnaka preparation it was wonderful to be present for the is seeking a co-ordinator to manage all aspects of the whakawātea for Te Ao Māori – the taoka exhibition from programme including developing programmes suitable Otago Museum, at Shanghai Museum. This exhibition for students in Years 1-13. of 337 taoka from the Otago Museum collection, mainly from taoka that aren’t on permanent display, is a truly If you have a good understanding of the Māori splendid representation of taoka Māori, but especially community, proven experience and knowledge of the Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha hoki. school curriculum, and the ability to work with a diverse range of people, then this is a role that would suit you. A waharoa carved by James York, commissioned by The position will start in January 2012. Otago Museum, draws visitors into the exhibition with the impressive kōhatu pounamu on loan from Puketeraki To make enquiries and to receive a job description, Marae resting just past the waharoa with voices and please contact Suzanne Ellison at Kati Huirapa Runaka waiata of Kāi Tahu and taoka pūoro by Richard Nunns ki Puketeraki, 03 4657 300. Applications close on 9 playing in the background. September 2012.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Kia ora whānau, John Howell. In 1946 Ulva Bradshaw married Gordon We hope you have all been keeping yourselves warm Belsham (Sudie) from Colac Bay. Ulva and Sudie had no and dry with these adverse weather conditions. As I sit biological children, but looked after and cared for many and write this, the wind is battering the building, lashing children over the years. Unfortunately Sudie passed us with rain and throwing the odd bit of hail in our away in 1976. direction. We have been lucky enough to miss the heavy snow that our very close neighbours received. Ulva was for countless years, the operator for the Marine Radio Service for Southland, based at her home, Hinetui Kā mate Point, Ōraka. In June 1977 Ulva was recognised for Our love and condolences at this time to all those her dedication and received the Queens Service Order, whānau who have suffered the loss of loved ones, our this was for many years of faithful service operating the thoughts are with you all. shore station ZLTH. The fishermen became her close friends, and a lot kept in touch for many years. Ulva Lyn Belsham 1921 – 2011 Daughter of Joseph and Louise Bradshaw and, great- Ulva had another passion. It was recording and great-granddaughter of, Kohi Kohi Paatu and Captain researching Māori history, archives and whakapapa.

20 21 She was known all over New Zealand for her knowledge of whānau and whakapapa. She assisted many whānau with their whakapapa inquiries relating to Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe and Kāi Tahu and was in close contact with the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit, in particular Dr Terry Ryan when there were inquiries relating to the early whakapapa and inhabitants of the Murihiku and Rakiura rohe.

Ulva Lyn Belsham – you will be missed by so many loyal whānau and friends. Your unlimited knowledge, sense of humour and your laughter will remain in our memories. Rest in peace our friend.

Rā whānau Congratulations to everyone who has had a birthday or special occasion. Pam Crengle with her daughter Jayne McPherson, Jaynes daughter Kimberly and her daughter Bella. Triennial elections Our triennial elections are coming up this year. Environment Southland – Environmental Awards Copies of Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka constitution are The rūnaka recently entered the Environment Southland available in the office if you wish to look at this. Environmental Awards in the “Community Group” and the Points to note: “Environmental Achiever” categories. The restoration of Our executive committee comprises of the following Rarotoka, the Ōkoura Wetlands project and Timata (our executive members: marae nursery) were all put forward for these awards. • Kaiwhakahaere • Deputy Kaiwhakahaere Sandra Cook and Cathy Onellion produced an excellent • Secretary publication highlighting the history and progression of • Treasurer these projects. This was attached to the entry form and • Up to three other committee members. the process was underway.

Election of executive members must take place at the Muriel Johnstone and Cathy Onellion met with the Judges annual general meeting of the rūnaka. Executive term is on 2 June. As luck would have it a team was flying back three years. from Rarotoka on the morning of the Judges visit. After some consideration it was agreed that the Judges would We would appreciate it if you could give this some serious fly out and see Rarotoka and Ōkoura Wetlands from an consideration, and if willing, put your name forward for aerial perspective. any of these positions. A confirmed date for our AGM will be sent to all members closer to the time. The awards were held at the Ascot Park in Invercargill on 6 July and were attended by a good contingent from Two sets of four generations the rūnaka. To the great delight of those who attended, Shona Fordyce was kind enough to send in photos of Ōraka-Aparima rūnaka were awarded first place in the her whānau to share. Here we have two sets of four community award category. generations.

Reina guise with her daughter Jennifer Bell, Jennifer’s son Daman and his daughter Katerina Bell.

20 21 The rūnaka was honoured to receive this award on behalf The overall success of these projects would not have of all of the volunteers who have given countless hours been possible without the ownership and commitment towards these projects. A big thank you is due to them demonstrated by the rūnaka membership, the all. This award recognises the huge commitment that the Department of Conservation and the wider community. volunteers have given to these projects over the years. To all of you, please accept our sincere thanks for making It is testament to their commitment, skills, enthusiasm all this possible. and energy. It has greatly helped us move towards our shared goals for these special places. Awarua Rūnanga Waituna Lagoon Current expert opinion is that unless urgent intervention You may have heard about the Waituna Lagoon and occurs the lagoon could undergo a rapid flip to an the sad state of health the lagoon is now experiencing. even more degraded state, which would change its Through land development (clearance of the wetlands, fundamental values and character. drainage and fertiliser inputs) and an opening regime managed for farm drainage, the lagoon is now The lagoon is culturally significant and recognised under experiencing a number of ecological problems. This a statutory acknowledgement with the Ngāi Tahu Claims includes a decline in abundance of Ruppia (seagrass), Settlement Act 1998. Our people have always used the which is central to the lagoons ecological functioning. mahinga kai resources of this lake and surrounds. Sediment and Nutrient inputs from the catchment are key drivers of the lagoons declining health. With the recent Throughout Ngāi Tahu, these types of lagoons have further conversion of the catchment to more intensive always been food baskets. The Waituna lagoon is now dairy farming the risks of eutrophication (excess nutrients experiencing the same ecological issues that some of stimulating plant growth) are also deeply concerning. our whānau further north have been dealing with for years. We have been offered help from these rūnanga and whānau and we are extremely grateful for this. Awarua intends to do whatever is in its power to ensure our lagoons remain healthy for us, and our children.

If you have any stories or history (recreation, mahinga kai collection and use, boating and so on) that you are able to share with us regarding the Waituna Lagoon this would be extremely valuable – even the smallest bits have value. Mauri ora.

You can contact Dean Whaanga [email protected] or call 03 931 1242 Taurahere Röpü

Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua

A few months ago some of our Ngāi Tahu whānau ki Horowhenua participated in a weaving wānanga. A big mihi to Sharmaine and Matene for collecting the harakeke to help our weavers get started, and also for their ngāwari guidance. The putiputi, kono and whāriki made on the day were beautiful, as was the whanaukataka, kotahitaka and of course the kai!

Watch this space to find out about our next get together – we’re always happy to see new Kāi Tahu faces coming to the hui.

22 23 The venue was held at the multi-purpose community complex that is the pride of the school and Merivale Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana community. Our speaker, Uncle Joe Briggs, in his remarks placed emphasis on education, education and education as being the three top priorities for tamariki Congratulations today. On Friday 29 April Pauline Cottrell, one of our Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana whānau, graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Teaching. Pauline asked a representative from our Ngāi Tahu whānau to attend her graduation. Last year she was a recipient of a Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea tertiary grant to assist her with her studies.

Pauline hails from Te Rünanga o Makaawhio, in Bruce Bay and her and her whānau regularly attend and support Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui. Congratulations Pauline.

Merivale super haka (front, from left) ten-year-olds D’Arcy Hika-Munroe and Quintahl Barton. Photo: sunlive.co.nz

Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Chair Annis Somerville, presented a book of Ngāi Tahu waiata to Principal Jan Tinetti, who told us she was from down south and so were many of her staff with Ngāi Tahu connections, it was likely several would already be known. That Ngāi Tahu influence incidentally extends to them having as their kapa haka tutor, one of our own Ngāi Tahu whānau, Huey Rurehe.

Uncle Joe Briggs and Pauline Cottrell at the Holy trinity Events Centre.

Merivale School win Super Haka Principal of Merivale school Jan Tinetti. Ki a koe tētahi kīwai, ki a au tētahi kīwai. You have one handle of the kete, and I will have the other. On Monday We were treated to a spirited and accomplished 11 July Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana whānau gathered performance of haka and waiata, with Annis and Uncle Joe at Merivale School for a pōwhiri. being moved to join the ranks of the performers. There could be no better tribute to the wairua and kaha of this The occasion was receiving the Super Haka prize of school than the community backing they were given to do $1000, won by their haka, Tēnei Te Ruru, a national so well in the voting system that determined the prizes. initiative allowing schools an opportunity to show support Having made a connection with this centre of excellence, for the inhabitants of our shaken city Ōtautahi. it is the intention of our rōpū to extend it. Nā Laurie Loper. Our rōpū supported the Super Shuttle sponsor representative, Tom Wilson who made the presentation.

22 23 They were the chair and secretary for Whetu Tirikatene’s South Dunedin Māori branch providing flax roots support Kāi Tahu ki Waikato for Whetu and the Labour Party. In the months before they passed on they were thrilled to be acknowledged Our new rōpū is up and running, still feeling our way but by the Labour Party for their many years of service, both we are committed to providing a waka that all our Kāi being given lifetime awards by MP Nanaia Mahuta. Tahu whānau can jump on to learn whakapapa, tikanga, mahi toi, waiata, te reo and much more – a place to There were many other things they did for their share together, awhi each other and celebrate our community but the thing they were most proud of was Kāitahutanga. Thank you to Whetu from Te Rūnanga o taking significant steps in rebuilding the whakapapa of Ngāi Tahu for your awhi to get us off the ground and to their whānau over more than 30 years and setting up the Ngāi Tahu Fund for your financial support. a trust to support the whānau into the future through education scholarships. Rebuilding their whakapapa We will be organising wānaka over the next year and will proved to be no easy task and it was thanks to the Ngāi be sending out pānui to our whānau in the Waikato to let Tahu Whakapapa Unit and in particular Uncle Terry Ryan you know what’s happening. Our first whakapapa hui will who guided and supported them over many years. Now be in October so watch out for the pānui. the whānau are reaping the benefits and it is thrilling to see the younger members of the whānau taking an interest in their culture. In memory of Phyllis and Ron Stevens The karanga rang out in dual harmony on the day of the unveiling, Ngāi Tahu and Tainui kaumātua together, For the last seven years of their life they lived next to leading us onto the Ngaruawāhia Urupā to remember a their moko in Ngaruawāhia, living under the korowai of quiet couple who spent their last years living in the Tainui the Tainui people, which was a joy to them. They chose rohe. to stay in Ngaruawāhia to be near the whānau and are buried at the foot of Puke Āhua Pā in Ngaruawāhia, still Phyllis and Ron were humble people who spent much keeping an eye on us all! of their 50 years of marriage working for their whānau and their community. Typical of many of our tāua and pōua they quietly got on and did things without expecting accolades or recognition.

When they weren’t caring for their six children they were involved in many different tribal and community organisations. Ron was on the board of the Ngāi Tahu Law centre, Ōtākou Marae and Araiteuru Marae executives. He was dedicated to the growing and planting of pīkau along the coast of Ōtākou and played a key role in the landscaping of both Ōtākou and Araiteuru gardens. He represented Ōtākou on DOC, and he was an’ honorary’ member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League driving the bus for the many league conferences’ he and Phyllis attended around the country. Ron also coached sports teams for IHC and took them on tours around the country. Phyllis ran a second hand shop that raised money for the Māori community for many years, wrote the Māori community news in the Otago Daily Times midweek paper for 10 years, was a board member of Araiteuru Marae and was a life member of the Māori Women’s Phyllis and Ron at Ötäkou Marae. Welfare League. Learning how to research whakapapa at Hamilton Phyllis was awarded the Women’s Suffrage medal for library her services to the community and Ron won a national We had an enjoyable morning at our family history unsung heroes award run by TV One for his commitment workshop in July. Ten of our whānau took advantage to whānau, hapū and the wider community. In their of the tour of the Heritage Section at Hamilton Central younger years they were both active in the Ariateuru Library, eight of whom had never visited this section Cultural Club and were part of the kapahaka team that before. It was a pleasure meeting whānau from the made a real mark at the national competitions in the region; we’re looking forward to meeting more of you at under the tutelage of Muru Walters. our upcoming events.

24 25 Keep an eye on the pānui for information on upcoming events. If you wish to be included on our email list please contact: je.stevens@xtra. co.nz. A big thank you, to Moana Lousi (In the pink top) who organised the wānaka at the library.

As a follow up on our family history workshop there is a Family History Fair to be held on 26 and 27 August at the Claudelands Event Centre. This is a huge event held for all those genealogy enthusiasts.

Te Ara Mahi will equip you with the skills you need to start your career in tourism. You will: Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua • Meet tourism professionals and learn about what they do Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua now has a Facebook page • Learn how to get ahead in the industry available for those wanting/able to keep in touch on-line. • Find out how to get started in tourism Search us out at Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua. Post your news • Complete a career plan and CV. or stories and read more about what’s coming up. Te Ara Mahi will be based at Rainbow Springs, an iconic We have got a noho marae/wānanga in planning possibly tourism business undergoing a $10 million makeover for later in August. Check out Facebook over the coming including a state-of-the-art water ride. You will be right weeks or stand by for an email or phone call. Please where the action is and have the chance to show your update your details if you have moved or changed your stuff and may lead to you gaining a work placement or phone number or email addresses. potentially a job within Rainbow Springs.

Te Ara Mahi Sound good? What to know more? Check out this opportunity particularly if you’re living in Download a Te Ara Mahi registration form at the Rotorua / Bay of Plenty rohe: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Do you have personality and love working with people? Or contact: You should check out Aotearoa’s most exciting industry… Michelle Amataiti Tourism! Freephone: 0800 KAITAHU Mobile: 021 989 729 Ngāi Tahu Tourism in partnership with Ngāti Whakaue Email: [email protected] and Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua will be running an iwi pre- employment programme called Te Ara Mahi in Rotorua 19-20 September.

and Whakapapa. To carry this on we look forward to Ngāi Tahu ki Te Whanganui-ā-Tara future hui where we can bring our stories together, pictures, and continue to connect, whānau to whānau, hapū to hapū. It has been a while since Ngāi Tahu whānui living in Wellington got together at Tapu Te Ranga Marae. We also receive pānui about local Ngāi Tahu activities. If Thanks to Piri Sciascia for sharing stories about the you are interested in receiving Ngāi Tahu related pānui, history and migration of our Tīpuna. Thanks to the and/or keen to catch up with whānau, please send your support of Karimoana Kururangi who challenged us to name, email address and phone number to Angela get on board and take the journey back to our mauka Wallace: [email protected] or text 027 through Aoraki Bound. Teone Sciascia reminded us 245 3619. about the opportunities available through Whai Rawa

24 25 Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua

I runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā, nei te mihi kau atu programmes are scheduled to start in August, with ki a koutou. masonry starting in September. We have also had Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua - Ngāi Tahu’s Earthquake 30 experienced Māori tradespeople apply for formal Recovery Working Group was formed by Te Rūnanga recognition of their years on the job so that they can get o Ngāi Tahu, to assist with our immediate and long-term earthquake related work through EQC. He Toki Ki Te Rika response to the earthquakes and Canterbury’s recovery. - Inspiring Māori leadership in Trades is a partnership Participants on Te Awheawhe include chairs (or their between CPIT, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Tapuae o nominees) from each of the Canterbury Rūnanga Rehua and BETA Industry Training Organisations. It is affected by the earthquakes and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi focused on providing highly skilled Māori trade leaders Tahu representatives and is chaired by Wally Stone, the to assist in the rebuild of Canterbury. representative for Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Temporary and emergency accommodation The purpose of these updates is to keep whānau The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation informed of Te Awheawhe’s progress and pass on any Service: www.quakeaccommodation.co.nz is for relevant/helpful information that lands on our desk. Canterbury householders who need help finding temporary accommodation, social services and Appointment of Whetu Moataane financial assistance following the earthquakes. Whetu Moataane, Ngāi Tahu iwi communications advisor, has been appointed to Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua For emergency accommodation you can call 0800 67 as rūnanga project manager to assist with rūnanga 32 27. Campervans are available immediately as an earthquake projects, in particular to assist Canterbury emergency measure for those who need a safe, warm rūnanga with their earthquake action plans and to co- and dry place to stay. ordinate the purchase of standby generators. Welcome Whetu, Te Awheawhe appreciates the expertise you Portable dwellings are a government supported bring to this new role. temporary accommodation option at Rāwhiti Domain, Linwood Park and Kaiapoi Domain. This option is to Recovery work underway assist householders (both homeowners and people in In June this year, Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua signed off on rented accommodation) whose homes are uninhabitable a recovery strategy with its prime purpose being to assist while their house or land is repaired. whānau through the recovery. He Oranga Pounamu is to take a key role providing support and advice with regards Submissions close on the draft CERA Canterbury to whānau and community wellbeing. This complements Recovery Strategy the Te Puni Kōkiri funded kaitoko (whānau support It is awesome to see Ngāi Tahu taking a proactive role people) being placed with the Māori provider network to in the consultation process, both in terms of individual’s assist whānau directly. Other key areas include: housing, submissions and Te Rūnanga’s tribal position. Please input from rūnanga, high-level strategy and influence. note: this is a draft interim document and a starting point for further consultation with the iwi. Support workers for hardest hit Starting very soon, 10 kaitoko will be employed to meet CERA’s draft strategy will be ready for feedback in with earthquake affected Māori whānau to assess their a couple of months. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua will on-going needs, link them with appropriate services be consulting with the iwi and preparing for this next and provide support. They will also identify areas where opportunity for further input on the recovery and rebuild further support and advocacy is required. of Canterbury.

This initiative is being planned by, He Oranga Pounamu Draft Central City Plan update with affiliated and non-affiliated Māori providers and The draft Christchurch City Council Central City Plan is will commencing shortly. A total of 15 trained support expected to go out on 16 August for public consultation workers will be employed. The work of the support for five weeks. Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua will be workers will be whānau-centric and aligned with that of contributing to this on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. other coordinators already in place with other agencies. (He Oranga Pounamu is mandated by Te Rūnanga o Piki te ora, piki te kaha, piki te māramatanga. Ngāi Tahu to coordinate and support health and social Nā Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua. service providers in the Ngāi Tahu rohe.) Phone 0800 KAITAHU for up to date information and Training for the rebuild to begin assistance or go to the Ngāi Tahu website: More than 100 local Māori registered with He Toki Ki te http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/earthquake/ Rika at the recent Māori Trades Training Expo. Carpentry, Download your whānau emergency information poster electrical, plumbing, painting and plasterboard training here.

26 27 INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCIES IN TE WAIPOUNAMU Get whänau ready for potential disasters

Awhä Rū Whenua Ahi Ngā Wai Parekura Tahumaero (Storm) (Earthquake) (Fire) (Floods or Tsunami) (Pandemic)

Home emergency kit Radio Stations Have a whānau hui and get the following items ready, so The following radio stations are used during if a disaster does happen your whānau is ready. emergencies Kaikoura • Blankets, sleeping bags, Blue FM 100.3FM medications, baby and pet supplies Te Tai Poutini • Torch and radio with spare batteries Classic Hits Greymouth 90.7/93.1FM • Soap, wet wipes, toilet paper and Classic HitsHokitika 93.1FM large rubbish bags Classic Hits South Westland 90.5FM • Notebook, pen, charged cellphone Ötautahi and charger Radio New Zealand 101.7FM • First aid kit or 675AM • Face and dust masks Classic Hits 97.7/96.5FM • Non-perishable food (Canned or Newstalk ZB 1098AM dried) More FM 92.1FM • Have a whānau discussion and • At least 10 litres of water per Radio Live 99.3FM choose a meeting point for whānau. person enough for three days or 738AM • Important whānau documents, The Breeze 94.5FM You should also prepare a Getaway will, insurance papers, marriage Arowhenua/Waihao Kit. Keep it somewhere where you certificates and so on Radio Ashburton 873AM can get to quickly because during • Alternative cooking source and Classic Hits 92.5FM a disaster whänau may have to utensils – BBQ, can opener, Port FM 94.9FM evacuate immediately. knives, matches or a lighter or 98.9FM • Warm, waterproof clothing and Ötakou sturdy shoes More FM 97.4FM Classic Hits 89.4FM Radio Dunedin 1305AM Newstalk ZB 1044AM The Breeze 98.2FM Murihiku Getaway Kit Classic Hits 98.8FM All whānau members should pack a Getaway Kit and More FM 89.2FM Newstalk ZB 864AM keep it somewhere where they can get to quickly. Radio NZ 101.2FM • Essential items for pëpi and tamariki • Change of clothes (warm and waterproof) and outdoor shoes Tune in to to hear whänau updates • Torch and radio with spare batteries • Soap, wet wipes, sanitary items, Ötepoti 95.0 FM toilet paper and large rubbish bags Ötautahi 90.5 FM • First aid kit and essential medicines Waihöpai 99.6 FM • Face and dust masks Sky Digital Channel 505 or tune in online at www.tahufm.com • Non-perishable food (Snacks) • A full water bottle • Important documents and During a disaster if you need emergency attention identification dial 111. Call 0800 KAI TAHU for assistance and • Mobility aids, hearing aids and information or go to www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz glasses.

26 Information provided by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.27 The Office of Te Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu

realign its strategic priorities, administration of Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships will from 1 October this year be Kā Pūtea Grants undertaken by Te Rūnanga.

Changes ahead for Kā Pūtea Grants Application forms, processes and policies will not be and Scholarships altered as a result of this change, and you should expect Te Tapuae o Rehua has for the last seven years to receive the same excellent service in administration administered Kā Pūtea Grants and Scholarships for of these grants and scholarships. For more information Te Rūnanga. Following a decision by Te Tapuae to phone 0800 942 472 or email [email protected]

to all those eligible to receive the grant (those turning 65 before the end of 2011) to request verified bank account details for payment. This is the easiest and safest way to pay your kaumātua grant. If you are eligible for the Pay yourself first grant and don’t receive this letter by mid-September or The year is moving on but it’s not too late to set up a know someone else who is eligible and hasn’t received regular payment into Whai Rawa so you pay yourself please call 0800 942 472 to check we have your correct first and don’t miss out. Setting up a regular payment is postal details. Please contact us if you have any the easiest way to save. questions about this.

If you haven’t already started here’s what you need to A gift to remember save per month from August to ensure you receive your Help your tamariki or mokopuna save for a better future full matched savings benefit for 2011. by making a deposit into their Whai Rawa account for their birthday or Christmas. If you want to make sure Child Accounts they remember who’s been growing their pūtea, contact (under 16 at 31 December) $10 per month us and we’ll send Koha Whai Rawa certificate(s) to them Adult Accounts $40 per month or to you to give to them.

Call us on 0800 942 472 to have an automatic payment form sent to you or, set up a regular payment online. There are lots of other payment options including free deposit cards available from the contact centre so you can make over the counter deposits at any ANZ branch at any time.

The actual amount you will receive in matched savings will depend on your Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax rate – contact us to make sure your rate is up to date.

Kaumātua Grants For a copy of the free investment statement go to: The annual kaumātua grant is due to be paid out in www.whairawa.com or call: 0800 942 472. November. In early September we will be sending letters

The proposed policy is a vast improvement on current Toitū Te Kāinga policy. It enables landowners to build homes on their ancestral lands without the expense of subdividing. The policy will direct district councils to alter their plans to Affordable Housing Project, Papakāinga allow for this to happen. Development Toitū Te Kāinga has been involved in on-going policy The policy also creates a link to the associated natural development work in relation to affordable housing. resources in the area and enables “associated ancillary We have been working on a Papakāika Development activity” whereby land use is linked to the purposes the Policy for the Environment Canterbury Regional Policy land was originally reserved for – the development of Statement. This region wide policy will empower all mahika kai. owners of Māori land to occupy their land for housing and marae purposes.

28 29 It is anticipated that this policy will pave the way for a approaches – including required zoning changes and wholesale change for regional councils in Te Waipounamu, services to accommodate the development aspirations leading to improved access and use of ancestral lands of Ngāi Tahu communities, such as those at Tuahiwi without the risk of loss through subdivision. and Rāpaki, while ensuring land is retained for future generations. The policy, completed in early 2010, has been mirrored by input Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has had into the CERA For more information please contact: Earthquake Recovery Strategy, ensuring consistency. Ben Te Aika The policy creates a more enduring platform for Development Advisor innovative, culturally appropriate planning tools and Toitū Te Kāinga

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Toitū te Kura would like to thank everyone that supported Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori from 4 – 10 July. To everyone Te Kura o Tuahiwi who won our major prize an IPAD 2 who attended our lunchtime quiz at Wigram and to all those who have been speaking and learning te reo We hope you enjoy this site and would appreciate any Māori, mean Māori mean! feedback you may have. Please send feedback to [email protected] As part of our celebrations, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu have released a new website www.destinationreo.com, Make your own te reo Māori book: which is a mapping tool powered by google maps that We now have online books in te reo Māori for our tamariki. has allowed us to put organisations, schools, whānau These were released for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and can and/or individuals services in te reo Māori on the map for be found on our website: www.kmk.maori.nz everyone to use. He taniwha i te kāpata is the first of our books to be released. The online books can be personalised by tamariki. Some of the options available include:

• Adding your name • Choosing the dialect • Decide on the look of your taniwha.

Once completed simply print off and use this book as a learning resource for your tamariki. We hope that you all enjoy these books and watch this space for upcoming resources.

KMK whānau haereka To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Ōtepoti, KMK This site was launched on the Monday of Māori Language whānau teamed up with kāinga kōrerorero whānau and Week and we have now received over 90 entries from entered the inaugural reo Māori whānau car rally. Twelve those wanting to put their name on the map. As an car loads brimming full of tamariki and their whānau incentive for submitting information onto the site we raced around Dunedin solving clues and completing had two major prizes available to anyone that signed up challenges all in te reo Māori. The event ended at the before the end of language week. Congratulations to Te Esplanade playground where the large group of 48 te reo Kura o Tuahiwi who won our major prize an IPAD 2 and speaking tamariki and whānau shared pizza, and stories te whānau Thurlow/Karasula who won the IPOD touch. of the mystery traffic controller wearing the high vis vest.

28 29 employed as kaitiaki tamariki for part of the evening allowing parents to participate in Te Tauwhāinga Mīharo – The Amaaaazing Race, around the Octagon and central city area. Congratulations to the Ōtautahi crew who were placed second, despite being manuhiri to the city! Commiserations to the Crazy Horses who got a bit Congratulations to lost along the way! Janine Kapa and Lloyd McGinty who were the winners of the whānau hamper pack!

To end Te Wiki o Te Reo, Ōtepoti KMK whānau gathered together with a small number of KMK whānau from Ōtautahi to again bring te reo speaking tamariki and whānau together. Fun was had swimming and playing on the hydro slides at Moana Pools and then off to Te Whare Taoka to explore the Discovery World and tropical butterflies, all in te reo! Capable rakatahi were [Insert Photo Ngā hoihoi pōrangi.] The Crazy Horses.

A KMK whānau cluster group will consist of no less than four registered Ngāi Tahu households. The fund will give preference to: • Whānau clusters residing in Te Waipounamu • Initiatives focusing on everyday language within the home • Clusters of whānau that are practicing intergenerational transmission. What is kāika reo? Kāika reo is a fund established by Kotahi Mano Funding rounds: Kāika (KMK) to support Kāi Tahu whānau groups to There are quarterly funding rounds each year for all KMK strengthen the use of te reo as an everyday language of funds. These dates will fall on the last Friday of each of communication within the home. The fund will consider the following months: July, October, January, April. funding initiatives focused on learning and using te reo as an everyday informal language within the home and The dates for 2011/2012 financial year are as follows: community. • 28 October 2011 • 27 January 2012 How much is available? • 27 April 2012. Participants can apply for up to $3500 Although less may be awarded subject to the number of Application forms must be received by the KMK project suitable applicants for each deadline. co-coordinator by 5pm on each of these dates. For more information regarding kāika reo, you can contact Keela Who can apply? Atkinson by email [email protected] or Applicants must be registered with Ngāi Tahu, and will phone 021 987 486. be applying on behalf of a KMK whānau cluster group.

they can support their tamariki. Which will support KMK’s Te Puna reo o Te Kura o Tuahiwi goals of having intergenerational reo, and keeping the language alive within the home.

Te Puna Reo o Te Kura o Tuahiwi are a new KMK Kāika Ko wai mātou: who are we? Reo funded group for 2011, based at Tuahiwi School in The rōpū are made up of parents from the school, they Christchurch. They are made up of whānau from the currently have two te reo groups. One for beginners kura, of who are Ngāi Tahu and registered with Kotahi group, and the other being for an advanced group. Mano Kāika. They have between 25 – 30 adults attending The groups are to provide te reo classes for parents te reo classes on weekly bases. The group’s aims are to of tamariki involved in bi-lingual education. The tutor is support parents with developing their reo, so in return Rangi Tutengaehe.

30 31 Ngā whaika: goals The group’s long term goals are to increase their usage of te reo within their whānau, community and kāinga. Overall goals of the röpü are to support their tamariki with their bi-lingual education so their experiences and opportunities to use te reo are not only within the kura environment.

If you would like to find out more regarding this röpü you can contact Vicki McKenzie on [email protected].

• 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 Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: Applications close Friday 30 September 2011. • Whakapapa Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply. • Te reo me ōna tikanga email [email protected]. • Mahi Toi Or visit www.ngaitahufund.com

Māori urban planning heroes – we need more Māori quake heroes across all industries. We need you to choose a career that will help make a difference in the Canterbury rebuild and ensure we have a strong voice in the earthquake recovery.

To help you get sorted we are running a quake careers expo for Canterbury rakatahi on October 8. Come meet our Māori heroes who are experts in areas relating to Quake careers expo the rebuild. Learn about their journeys, how they are Want to be a hero? helping our community and be inspired to follow in their Canterbury needs more Māori heroes – more Māori footsteps. Go to www.getonthewaka.co.nz to find out trades heroes, more Māori engineering heroes, more more information about signing up.

Kevin recently attended the induction for the first batch [Insert Logo] of Māori Trade Trainee’s of He Toki ki te Rika. There to show his support for the kaupapa and to explain his role with the BETA Group, Kevin was able to meet the next generation of Māori Trade Trainee’s and appreciate their He Toki ki te Rika haka.

“The path ahead of us will be long and it is better now for our people to equip themselves with the skills to maximise their employment opportunities in critical areas to do with Ex-Māori Trade Trainee Kevin Thompson is passionate the rebuild. The work hasn’t kicked in yet so now is the about developing leadership opportunities for Māori in time to build your skills as once the rebuild gets started trades. He has worked his way up through the industry, you are all going to be very, very busy.” now playing a key leadership role as the team leader for BETA Skills for the Canterbury Project. He is getting The excitement of attending the rekindling of Māori training providers and employer groups to identify skill Trades Training was also evident in the smiles of shortages and ensure the skill demands are met for our Kaiarahi Director of Māori and Pasifika Achievement future building needs. Hana O’Regan,

30 31 “For us here at CPIT it is exciting to be at the beginning for ‘Māori Trade Training’ or go to http://www.cpit.ac.nz/ of something we know is going to change lives, not only schools/tii/Māori-trades-training for those in training, but also for their whānau, their iwi and our whole community.” Further courses will be rolling out over the coming months so get on the trades waka today and help rebuild If you want to get involved ring 0800 24 24 76 and ask Ōtautahi!

Water wise programme This programme is designed to provide practical field experience for selected students and teachers in Okarito Rowi – Untouched World Youth Leadership Otago and South Canterbury. The trip also provides an Scholarship opportunity to draw together conservation, education The Kiwi Forever field trip is a joint venture between and sustainable business practices. Untouched World Charitable Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, DoC, BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust and Canterbury The water wise programme is a joint venture between University College of Education. Untouched World Charitable Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Meridian Energy, The Clinton Global Initiative, Each year Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has the opportunity Otago Polytechnic and Otago University College of to select two Ngāi Tahu students from any secondary Education. school. Notwithstanding, Ngāi Tahu students can also be selected by the schools chosen to participate. Student participation is based on schools being awarded Preference will be given to students of Poutini Ngāi Tahu two Untouched World Charitable Trust Scholarships. descent and then to those students who demonstrate Each scholarship is worth around $1000.00. The active participation in their respective papatipu rūnanga programme is a seven day intensive week spent in the and or Ngāi Tahu. Waitaki basin and its surrounding environment. This experience will involve students and teachers staying at The field trip is a seven day intensive week spent at Lake Ruataniwha for one week working with Meridian. Okarito and its surrounding environment. • During the week long experience students will During the week long experience students will be be involved in a range of activities including involved in a range of activities including: discussing the Ngāi Tahu view of the environment • discussing the Ngāi Tahu view of the environment and the importance of water resources and the importance of the kiwi • What makes up the catchment, what is the • conducting pest control work as part of the DoC availability and source of water work programme • Identifying the users of water • carrying out plant monitoring with DoC personnel • Understanding how water and technology work to assess forest health together • tracking and monitoring kiwi in the Okarito • Looking at the issues associated with water and reserve the catchment • gathering data on the importance of kiwi to New • Understanding the importance of natural capital Zealand to society. • understanding the importance of natural capital to society. Each of the activities is designed to broaden the students’ knowledge and skills about water and the broader issues Student participation is based on schools being awarded of sustainability. Following the week-long experience the two Untouched World Charitable Trust Scholarships. students will be required to present their ideas to a wider Each scholarship is worth around $1000.00. audience including Ngāi Tahu, personnel from Meridian, representatives from each school, the sponsors of the The week long experience is a wonderful opportunity for programme and other interested parties. senior secondary school students to learn conservation skills and examine how these could be included in We are specifically seeking Ngāi Tahu rangatahi sustainable community and business practices. participation. So, if you have a passion and interest for the natural environment and are in year 11-13, We are specifically seeking Ngāi Tahu rangatahi please contact Phillipa Bell, People and Performance participation. So, if you have a passion and interest Coordinator on [email protected] for further for the natural environment and are in year 11-13, information. please contact Phillipa Bell, People and Performance Coordinator on [email protected] for further information.

32 33 Ata Stone (Rāpaki) University of Otago graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in economics. matakahi logo She is currently studying towards her masters Degree in Finance.

Celebrating our success – Matakahi Cadetships Tim Greenfall – (Oraka Aparima) Lincoln University Overview graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation and Matakahi Cadetships are Ngāi Tahu Holding Corporations Property Management) and is current working within the commercially focused iwi cadetships for Ngāi Tahu industry. tertiary students. Matakahi is a multi-year support package that includes; fees, pastoral care, holiday work Continuing students within Ngāi Tahu businesses, cultural wänanga and an Hitaua Arahanga Doyle (Taumutu) is in his second year experienced commercial mentor. at the University of Otago studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce. Matakahi means a wedge, used to describe our kaupapa to support the growth of future Ngāi Tahu business Courtney Heke McColgan (Waihōpai) is in her third year leaders, strong in both their culture and in commerce. at the University of Otago studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce in economics and politics. Matakahi graduates Danni Thian (Awarua) University of Otago Jessie Baxter (Makaawhio) is third year studying towards Graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor in Commerce endorsed with international majoring in economics. Currently studying for honours business at the University of Canterbury. in economics. Danni has been accepted into the 2012 Treasury Cadet Programme – ka rawe. Arena Williams (Moeraki) is third year studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws at the University of Auckland.

2011 Cohort Talia Ellison (Ōtākou) is a first year student at Otago University studying towards a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Indigenous Development.

Liam Stonely (Waihao) is a first year student at the University of Canterbury studying towards a Bachalor in Law and Arts, majoring in te reo Māori. Matakahi cadets on last years hïkoi.

Some key developments along with our usual business in recent months are: • A Whānau Ora proposal reflecting provider collaboration (18 providers - the largest collective in the country) has been completed, with a business case submission to the Whānau Ora Leadership [Insert HOP Logo] Forum. This acknowledges the tireless energy that has gone into supporting whānau through your E ngā rangatira, mā ngā mihi nui ki a koutou, professional services over the many years and now gives opportunity to build on this by creating a smart He Oranga Pounamu has recently relocated temporarily dynamic approach that honours the Māori world view to Wigram where our team is housed in a Portacom to enabling whānau and individual rangatiratanga. alongside other services of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. HOP looks forward to ongoing collaboration with I have appreciated the changes that our staff have providers in driving this through to delivery. moved through during an extremely difficult time for all • Canterbury Earthquake Response – HOP has worked Cantabrians and acknowledge their resilience. In fact closely with Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi these premises are the fourth they have occupied since Tahu on bringing strategic effect to meeting the needs September last year due to seismic activity. I can also of Māori in the greater Ōtautahi. We plan to translate appreciate that whānau homes and provider premises this to implementation as soon as practicable. have also been affected and suffered to different degrees, so our consideration and understanding is with • HOP Leadership - since February we have been led you during these times. by an Interim Chief Executive, John Luhrs. Having

32 33 come to HOP with a proven leadership background, She leaves her role at Barnardos New Zealand where she John has ably stepped into meeting the emergency has been the Te Waipounamu regional manager for the tasks that have been associated with the Canterbury past five years. Arihia brings a depth of other community Earthquake response along with strategically connections that include most recent governance negotiating new contracts and relationships with roles: Commissioner on the Canterbury Earthquake Crown funders. John undertook this role stating Recovery Commission; He Oranga Pounamu, along with clearly that in the near future when the ground settles, participation in other Māori provider services. Māori leadership is necessary. We have now arrived at that point. Arihia chairs the Ngāi Tūāhuriri New Marae Development Committee, a project in the making for many years and Appointment of Arihia Bennett as CEO now on the brink of moving into implementation phase New HOP Chief Executive in the latter part of this year. In 2008 Arihia was made a appointment - Arihia Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services Bennett - Ngāi Tūāhuriri, to the community and Māori. I look forward to Arihia Ngāti Porou will take up leading He Oranga Pounamu into an influential position, the role of Chief Executive thus enabling support, services and resources to be Officer, He Oranga channelled into whānau, hapū and iwi wellbeing. Pounamu on August 1. Arihia has held positions in John Luhrs has welcomed this appointment and is practitioner, management looking forward to working alongside Arihia focusing and governance roles in on building strategic relationships and engaging in new the social and community opportunities that He Oranga Pounamu can then bring to services over the past thirty whānau, providers and the wider Māori community. years and is no newcomer to this environment. Ngā Mihi, Jane Huria (Chair) Arihia Bennett at her mihi whakatau.

on which the relationship between Ngāti Tama and Te Ngāti Tama signing Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu can foster a shared kaupapa.”

Ngāti Tama and Ngāi Tahu have shared mutual Mā whero, mā pako, ka oti ai te mahi, The task shall be aspirations over the years. They are inaugural members achieved through unity. of Treaty Tribes Coalition, which was formed in 1994 to represent iwi and advocate for the allocation of fisheries A formal relationship agreement signed between Ngāti settlement assets on principled terms reflecting tikanga, Tama and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu will cement the shared the Treaty of Waitangi and the fisheries settlement itself. whakapapa and intertwined historical associations of the The two iwi have also worked alongside on foreshore two iwi. and seabed issues and have shown solidarity through the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty Settlement processes. The landmark agreement, was signed at Whakatū (Nelson) and reflects the positive relations between the tribes.

Ngāti Tama Chair, Fred Te Miha says Ngāti Tama and Ngāi Tahu have a mana ki mana relationship, which will be recognised in the agreement.

“With Ngāti Tama’s impending settlement, it was time for the two iwi to come together to reinforce and to take to a more formal level the pre-existing and very close relationship. This demonstrates the authority of both tribes and our desire to operate constructively and proactively together. The agreement recognises the good faith that exists between us and the willingness of our tribes to work together.”

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon says the signing of the agreement is a poignant occasion Mā whero, mā pako, ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be for Te Rūnanga. “This agreement creates a foundation achieved through unity. Kaiwhakahaere Mark Solomon with Ngāti Tama Chair Fred Te Miha.

34 35 meeting and we will notify whānau as soon as possible of the outcome via Te Pānui Rūnaka, rūnanga networks, Hui-ā-Tau Facebook, Twitter, the Ngāi Tahu website and the kūmara vine. The Office is very aware that whānau need confirmation Hui-ā-Tau and Annual General Meeting update as soon as possible so they can make plans and This year changes are likely to take place with the timing apologise for any inconvenience the delay in making an and format of Hui-ā-Tau and the Annual General Meeting. announcement may be causing. A proposal has been put to Te Rūnanga at its August

South Island. Murihiku is hosting Scotland at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff, Ōtākou whānau will welcome Argentina and England to their city and Ireland and Georgia are being jointly hosted by Murihiku and Ōtākou in Queenstown. Romania are being greeted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri at the Christchurch International arrival terminal before they board their bus south to Ashburton, where they will be formally welcomed the next day by Arowhenua. Rugby World Cup (RWC) Update Following the loss of the RWC games in Christchurch Rugby World Cup fever is set to hit our shores again as emphasis has shifted to the events and entertainment to the All Blacks battle to reclaim the William Webb Ellis be held at the official Fanzone in Hagley Park. Prematch Cup. New Zealand will host 19 other teams from around entertainment will be provided in the leadup to the live the world and is an opportunity for all New Zealanders to onscreen broadcast to the big screen get behind the All Blacks, to showcase our country to the An extensive range of activities and events are rest of the world and to give the visitors the experience showcased on the official Rugby World Cup 2011 website of a lifetime. and outlined below are some of the Ngāi Tahu projects in Over the next two weeks Ngāi Tahu will join with local Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill kindly supported by councils in welcoming several of these teams to the Te Puni Kōkiri:

Christchurch Date Event Location Project 9 Sept Official Fan Zone opening, Hagley Park Ngāi Tūāhuriri will open the Official Fanzone at the 5.00pm Hagley Park opening ceremony 10 Sept Pouwhenua Hagley Park Five Ngāi Tahu artists showcase their billboard size artworks featuring Te Haka o Rūaumoko located in the Official Fan Zone in Hagley Park. 17/18 Mobile Fan Zone in Cuthberts Green Fanzone activities begin at midday join local Canterbury Sept Eastern Suburbs and Crusader role models before watching the games live via the big screen. 24/25 QEII Park Sept 8 or 9 Oct COKE Rugby Fest Hagley Park Live entertainment in the lead up to broadcast of two quarterfinal matches. Dunedin 9 Sept Art Installation Octagon Ngāi Tahu Artist Rachael Rakena will unveil her artwork to the public to coincide with the opening of RWC 2011. Invercargill 8/18 Sept A taste of Southland, 10 SIT Arcade Esk/ Waihōpai rūnaka will open the festival at a dawn day festival Don Streets ceremony starting 6.30am. Daily Rachael Rakena will unveil another public artwork to coincide with the opening of the Taste of Southland Festival. Ngāi Tahu Creation story and Claim settlement will also feature at this festival. Entertaining performances by kaumatua kapa scheduled during the festival. 9 Sept 16 Hangi and kapa haka Waihōpai Marae Hangi and kapa haka performances at Waihōpai Marae Sept festival 4pm-8pm 4 - 8pm.

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Disability law hui

Community Law Canterbury along with Auckland Disability Law is holding a hui on 25 August for Disabled People. The aim of this hui is to meet with the disabled community and establish what barriers they may face in accessing legal services and the justice system. Community Law Canterbury wants to improve access to legal services for disabled people. We want to hear from Morning session: Talking about our legal needs in small disabled people and their whānau: groups Free lunch provided – let us know your dietary needs • What are some of the problems you face in accessing Afternoon session: Guest speakers and legal education legal services? workshops • How can the Law Centre make legal services more Venue is wheelchair accessible. NZSL interpreters have accessible? been booked – please let us know if you need them. • What are the key legal issues facing disabled people in our region? Spaces are limited so please let us know if you are coming, by contacting Kim Morton at Community Law When: 10am – 3.30pm, Thursday 25 August Canterbury. Where: RNZFB Hall, 96 Bristol St, St Albans Phone: 03 366 6870, email: [email protected] or text 022 064 7963.

Please block out Saturday 15 October 2011 in your Te Atakura calendar for Te Atakura. Come and enjoy a day of great whānau entertainment. Start brushing up now on your rūnanga general knowledge to compete for spot prizes Gone are the lazy Sundays! Te Atakura fever has struck during the day! again and rūnanga from Kaikōura to Arowhenua have started their preparation for their performance in October. Keen rūnanga kids and their parents can now be found spending their Sundays moving from one rūnanga kapa haka practice to the next. Poi are getting a good work out, voices are getting warmed up and those haka bodies are gently being limbered up. It’s all go!

So, kia kaha whānau, if you want to be on stage with your rūnanga, find out when and where your rūnanga is practising and turn up. It’s a great way to learn a little about your whakapapa and to reconnect with your whānau! Rūnanga participating in Te Atakura 2011 are Kaikōura, Tūāhuriri, Rāpaki, Wairewa, Koukourarata, Ōnuku, Taumutu and Arowhenua.

• Cholesterol • Diabetes Hauora Māori Health Day • Spirometry • Sleep Apnoea This is an invitation for whānau in Ōtautahi to come • And many more. along for free health checks on Saturday 17 September The day is being hosted by Māori/Indigenous Health September from 10am – 2pm at Rehua Marae, Springfield Institute, University of Otago, Christchurch. Rd, St Albans. Health checks include: • Blood Pressure Contact Naomi Tuipulotu if you have any questions on • Electro Cardio Gram (ECG) 03 378 6598 or email: [email protected]

36 37 Kaumatua wanted for free cooking classes all levels of cooking skills – from those with no cooking skills to those with excellent skills but who find it difficult cooking just for themselves. “Best of all, participants get to share experiences, socialisesocialize and eat kai together.” After the course Senior Chefs are supported by newsletters and social gatherings. Many participants keep in touch with fellow class members on their own as well. Each programme has eight sessions that are held one day a week for eight weeks, usually from 10am-1pm.10am - 1pm. The The courses are kept small in size with no more than 10 people per course. It is free to attend and each weekly session involves some nutrition education, a hands-on cooking class followed by a shared meal with the kai cooked that day.The programme uses the ‘Cooking for Older People’ recipe book which participants get to keep after the course. This recipe book features “After 52 years of having my meals prepared and presented to me nutrition and cooking tips and recipes without any input from me at all, I suddenly found myself faced which serve only one or two people. with a dilemma that I had not anticipated. Thanks to this class, I now feel that I will be able to look after my nutritional needs with Senior chef courses are held regularly confidence.” in Christchurch, with a course starting soon in coordination with Whānau hat is a comment from a Canterbury man who recently did Tautoko Community Trust in Linwood. the Senior Chef cooking class – an eight-week programme Courses are also offered several times that helps older people learn how to cook delicious, a year in the wider Canterbury region T healthy food. And the people who run the course are keen including Lincoln, Oxford, Kaiapoi, to get more elderly Māori along. Rangiora, Waikari, Amberley and Ashburton. Poor nutrition can be a real issue for older people, says Canterbury If you are interested in joining a District Health Board Project Nutritionist, Katy Patterson. The class, getting Senior Chef running ability to shop for and prepare appetising and nutritious meals is in your community or being a Senior key to maintaining independence, living better and longer. Chef facilitator for the Kaumātuak in “Nutrition and cooking is an area that can become challenging in your community, please contact Katy this situation and especially for those living alone.” Patterson, Project Nutritionist and Senior Chef teaches practical cooking skills, meal planning, Senior Chef Coordinator, on budgeting, shopping tips, and good nutrition for older people living [email protected] or alone or with one other person. The course caters for people with (03) 337 7781.

36 37 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 Tertiary education is the key to creating futures for our people. Email: [email protected] Go to www.getonthewaka.co.nz to find out how to get on-board. 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 taranaki.ngā[email protected] Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui-ā-Tara Phone: 03 313 5543 Phone/fax: 03 234 8192 Angela Wallace Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] 04 2322423 home,0272453619 Te Taumutu Rūnanga Awarua Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Phone: 03 371 2660 Phone: 03 212 8652 Jane Stevens Email: taumutu@ngāitahu.iwi.nz Email: [email protected] [email protected] 07 8245992 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]

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