Te Panui Runaka

KAHURU KAI PAEKA | March 2013

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Debbi Thyne nō Ngāti Irakehu.

Tēnei marama

• Whānau celebrate Waitangi Day at Rāpaki and • Governor General opens sawmill with Waihao Tāmaki Makaurau pg 8, 24 whānau pg 15 and 16 • Tuna heke starts at Wairewa pg 10 • Bear Grylls visits Moeraki pg 19 • Whānau success at Waka Ama Nationals pg 13 • See inside for information on Ngāi Tahu education and development programmes pg 30-33 and 36

1 Nā te Kaiwhakahaere

Nāia te uruhau, for Te Matatini 2015; so watch this for water, however there are some nāia te mihi space whānau, we will keep you aspects within the proposal that kau atu ki a posted on the plans for 2015. On the need more work. To view and koutou i runga Sunday immediately after the prize- read the document, please visit i ngā tini giving, Te Arawa officially handed http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/ āhuatanga o te the mauri of Te Matatini over to water/freshwater/freshwater- wā. Ngāi Tahu. It is currently at Tuahiwi reform-2013/ Marae. I would like to take this opportunity I have recently been invited to to congratulate the three We also commemorated the accompany the Prime Minister Christchurch-based kapa haka rōpū, second year anniversary of the to China in April. This visit will Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, Ngā February earthquakes. It has been celebrate forty years of diplomatic Manu a Tāne and Te Kotahitanga, a time for reflection and a time to relations between China and New who represented Waitaha and remember those who passed away. Zealand in conjunction with the fifth performed at the national kapa This anniversary is also a time for anniversary of the New Zealand- haka competition, Te Matatini, each of us as individuals, whānau China Free Trade Agreement. It will held in Rotorua on 21-24 February. and communities to acknowledge provide a launching platform for the After many months of practice, the responsibility and unique New Zealand China Council, and commitment and hard work, the opportunity we share to rebuild our the opportunity to host business three groups gave it all they had lives, our communities and our city. support events. Also this will be a on the stage. Each performer great opportunity to showcase our should be very proud of the way In other updates, the government Ngāi Tahu businesses. they represented their community, has released the “Freshwater reform whānau, hapū, and iwi. 2013 and beyond” document. And finally, if you haven’t already This document contains the spotted it, the link in the last I had the privilege of attending government’s proposals for reform issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka to the Te Matatini with the Ngāi Tahu of freshwater in Aotearoa. Reforms constitutional review was not quite contingent, Waitaha Cultural in this area are looking to address right – www.ourconstitution.org.nz Council and the Christchurch City some of the current challenges with is the correct link. Council. We were given a tour the existing freshwater management behind the scenes for insight on how system. I have welcomed the Ngā mihi, the operations of Te Matatini work. government’s recognition that We walked away with a lot of ideas iwi must have a direct role in that will contribute to our planning governance and decision-making Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

Ngā mate He pēpi Bernice Irene Tainui (née Morgan). Tāua and Pōua Maata (née Hutana) and Rueben It’s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing Sargeant are proud and delighted to announce the of Bernice Tainui. birth of beautiful Milly Anne Sargeant. Another lovely addition to the whānau. Very special congratulations to Bernice had a very strong connection with Ngāti parents Courtney and Chelsea Sargeant and big brother Waewae whānau, and will be sadly missed. Our sincere Flynn, (aged 3). thoughts and aroha to the whānau.

Rā whānau Alan Russell Gary Lange Aaron Tainui Hamiria Hutana Annabelle Lee-Harris Rititia Read Nora McQuarrie Mahana Coulston Tyson Hutana Milly Anne Sargeant Born, Wednesday 13 February Nadia Tainui Weighing, 10lb12oz and 56cm long. Jackie Curtain.

2 Whānau picnic day An awesome day of games, neat prizes, yummy kai and A big mihi to all those who made this a memorable day. whānau catching up with each other.

Kapa haka performance by our rangatahi.

A baby dress-up game for grown-ups.

Kanikani competition for kaumātua.

The Arahura Pā picnic. Left to right: Matariki Tumahai, Ranui Ngarimu and Hilda Tainui.

The traditional photo at the Arahura Pā.

Rūnanga business Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae general hui for the year: 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 27 October (annual general meeting), 10 November and 8 December.

3 Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Kāi Tahu whānau, tēnā koutou. We continue to experience a dry and very long raumati (summer) here on Te Tai o Poutini, with some areas Nei rā te whakamiha o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a experiencing the lowest rainfall for more than 66 years. koutou. We have water restrictions here in Hokitika and whānau on tank water have reported paying for refills. The lush Nei rā hoki kā roimata takiwai o te hapū nei mō rātou greens you’d expect on this side of the motu are being kua hika mai, kua hika atu. E auē! Haere atu rā koutou. interspersed with dry and brown patches. Haere ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna e tātari ana ki tua o te ārai. Moe mai koutou i waekanui i a rātou, moe mai i te Already three months into 2013 and the pace does not rakimārie. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. seem to be slowing down.

Rātou ki a ratou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa!

Cultural mapping The actual mapping component of the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project, which is being carried out with Poutini Kāi Tahu rūnaka started in earnest last month. It started with a hīkoi into our rohe to visit and GPS some of our oldest and most important sites.

Upoko rūnanga, Richard Wallace, kaumātua Mata Holliday, Maia Mahuika and Kara Edwards gathered around the rusting hulk of the old Bruce Bay Mill Locomotive.

Relay for Life Makaawhio again entered a team to tautoko the very to ensure someone was continuously on the track. worthwhile Cancer Society annual fundraiser, Relay for Our fundraising efforts fell a little short, compared to Life. Held in Māwhera (Greymouth) on 16-17 February, last year, but we were still able to make a very good a team of 19 volunteers participated. We sold hot food contribution to the Cancer Society. Ka mau te wehi as part of the fundraising effort and scheduled walkers koutou.

Kai anyone? Jordyn Houia-McLaren and Karera Wallace-Jones Makaawhio whānau at the Relay for Life finishing line! take a break after a rush of customers.

4 Makaawhio sports day On 2 March we awoke to cloud and the threat of rain. egg and spoon, wheelbarrow and 50m races. The nail However, the very light drizzle that followed was not drive is a particular crowd pleaser, especially when the even enough to wet the ground and fortunately did not competitor misses the nail more often than hitting. derail our picnic and sports day at Woodstock Domain. Laughter, good kai, competition and the lolly scramble Always fun, the day encourages everyone to participate. all made for an excellent Saturday on sunny Tai o We had bouncy castles for the kids, face painting and for Poutini. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the competitors, a line up of races and events. The sack make the day a successful one. Tēnā rawa atu koutou! race is always a crowd favourite, as are the three-legged,

Upoko rūnanga, Richard Wallace leads in karakia mō te kai before lunch. Makaawhio whānau at Picnic and Sports Day.

Kids Day – 3 March Communication A small group of volunteers supported the annual Kids’ In addition to our quarterly newsletter, there are now Day event held at Cass Square in Hokitika. Each year a few ways you can keep in touch, catch up on news there are more and more organisations and groups or keep abreast of what’s happening. Try our website: volunteering on the day and this was no exception. I www.makaawhio.maori.nz, “friend”our Facebook page, heard one of our whānau members remark, “there were read our blog: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz or catch us on so many activities we didn’t even get around them all.” twitter: @makaawhio.

With lots of things to do, all aimed at tamariki and We welcome contributions from whānau, so please send all free, no one left empty-handed. The Makaawhio any news and photos to [email protected] or post a team are one of a group of organisations that look hard copy to PO Box 225, Hokitika 7842. after the carnival events. Our thanks to the small team who represented the rūnanga, in support of this very Membership database worthwhile community event. Kia ora koutou. We have a growing list of returned mail and encourage members to contact us on 0800 955 007 to ensure your Maramataka address and contact details are up to date. Hui rūnanganui executive meetings Our calendar has been set for 2013 and has been posted If you prefer to email, send through your name, the onto our website. The next hui is scheduled for 16 March name of any other members in your household, along at 9am, at our marae. The April meeting is scheduled for with your address and contact phone number to April 20 at our whare mahi in Hokitika. [email protected]

Contact can be made by email: [email protected] ANZAC at the marae or phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007. We also have Each year we commemorate ANZAC Day at our marae, whānau email groups; so if you want to be added or need with a service and hīkoi to our urupā at Papakeri. Mark to update your email address, contact the office. your calendar now and come join us. Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora!

5 Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

Kung fu fighting After a successful year at Renwick Tae Kwando Club, Jesse Anne Cain, 16, succeeded in passing her black belt first dan in Nelson. As a red belt, black tip, Jesse won three gold medals last year for patterns and fighting.

In October Jesse won gold for patterns and fighting at the Top of the South competition in Blenheim.

Nā Charles Cain.

Jesse Anne Cain receiving her black belt. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke

Ka mihi aroha dedication and humour. We lost not just a whānau Our deepest sympathy and love goes to the whānau of member and friend, we also lost a valuable asset, Auntie Bernice Tainui. something that all rūnanga need, and the McConnell whānau have lost a loyal husband, father and brother. Tribute to Ri (Riri Anthony McConnell) Last week Rāpaki lost a valuable whānau member and a Go in peace my friend, you are loved and missed. He true friend. After coping with a debilitating disease for a roimata ua, he roimata tangata. number of years Riri Anthony McConnell lost the battle. Haere mai kā pēpi There was a time, not that long ago, when Ri’s little On 4 February Amos and Catherine Kamo welcomed the blue truck could be seen in and around our little Rāpaki arrival of their third son Ihaia Te Heke Nui Harihona kāinga: either parked up outside Auntie Dawn’s house; Kamo. outside the church urupā; up the back of Rāpaki Drive; over the road from Auntie Rima’s; up at Auntie Doe’s; and more often than not it would be seen outside the office and marae.

One of his pet projects was the Ōmaru Stream restoration. After planting was completed, Ri arrived every week with a truckload of water containers and a weed-eater. Fundraising also featured high on his list. There was the Rāpaki reticulated sewer system, the Te Wheke Centennial and the more recent Project Tōtara. The maintenance of the Tikao/Manihera section of the church urupā was another of his self-imposed tasks. Whenever we had a hui here Ri was always one of the first to arrive. He was regularly seen in the outside kitchen washing pots, peeling spuds, cooking on the gas rings and he attended many meetings of the marae committee.

Ri was also available for any of the Horomaka Rūnanga hui that needed workers, so the loss is not ours alone. Ri had an interest in the historical aspects of our takiwā and was also interested in rongoā (medicinal plants), involving himself in any challenges undertaken in Rāpaki. Ri’s contribution to life in Rāpaki was big, he Pōua and Grandma with Ihaia. left us a legacy of giving, volunteering, always with quiet

6 On Friday 8 February beautiful Eden Te Oraiti May was born. A healthy daughter to Janina and Andre Konia and sister for Holly and another moko for Elaine and Ron Dell.

Nana Faye with Jackson and Emmanuel at the christening of Emmanuel and Ihaia. Eden Te Oraiti May Konia.

Peter Couch blowing out his candles Whānau from Murihiku, Waimate, Ōtautahi and Rāpaki came together to help Peter Couch celebrate an important milestone.

Rā whānau Also celebrating a birthday in March – Chris Korako, Manaia Rehu, Katherine Couch, Herena Stone, Ripeka Paraone, Casey Laffey, Michael Johnson, Cushla Dwyer, Hana Rakena, Steve Rangiwananga, Andrea Read, Ashton Rakena, Mia, and Reuben Couch.

Peter Couch Blowing out his candles.

Whānau success Congratulations to Stephanie Anderson, daughter of Stephanie is now Ngahuia (née Sheddan) and the late Bill Anderson, living in London and granddaughter of the late Mamae (née Couch) and Jack working within her Sheddan, great-granddaughter of the late Pearl and Wera chosen field. We are Couch. all very proud of her.

Stephanie graduated at the Swiss Hotel Management School, Leysin, Switzerland in May 2012, with a Bachelor of Arts, with Honours in Hospitality Management.

Stephanie with her Stephanie Anderson receiving her degree. Mum, Ngahuia.

7 Ice hockey enthusiasts Sofia and Larissa Tucker will represent Canterbury turned five they started playing for a team. Despite the and play teams from around the world at an ice hockey amount of training, both on and off the ice, they have tournament in Vancouver, Canada. Sofia and Larissa never got tired of the sport. We wish them all the best for have been on skates since they were three and once they the tournament and safe travelling to and from Canada.

Waitangi Day Blessed by the gentle tears of Ranginui for his beloved promote the Level 5 Toi Paematua course. Te Ahikōmau Papatūānuku over 150 visitors accepted the invitation a Hamoterangi thrilled the audience with a preview of from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to share fellowship and their upcoming Te Matatini performance, much to the friendship at Rāpaki Marae on our national holiday delight of our distinguished guests. Youth leaders from – Waitangi Day. Flags flying, manuhiri briefed and Rāpaki facilitated Waka Ama and games on the beach keen with anticipation, the karanga resounded in the while Rewi Couch and Reihana Parata shared stories small seaside village. Old and new friends from Banks about the art work in Wheke with willing listeners. Peninsula, Christchurch, other parts of New Zealand, and overseas enter Wheke greeted to the sound of songs Waitangi Day at Rāpaki was possible due to the of welcome. generous financial support from the Ngāi Tahu Fund, the in-kind support from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Sharlene Pirikahu and her team of merry helpers Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as well as the many voluntary prepared a fabulous spread for our manuhiri. Morehu hours put in by Ripeka Paraone and whānau of Te Hapū Flutey-Henare quietly wove her magic doing raranga to o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki.

Te Matatini 2013 Go to Facebook if you want to catch all the awesome pics from this year’s event, thanks to all the dedicated kapa haka whānau. Te Ahikōmau did well, looked good and we’re proud of them.

8 Rāpaki Marae Trust – election results Applications for the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi The seven elected trustees from the postal ballot, in Tahu Representative and Alternate accordance with the Rāpaki Marae Charter, are: Herena Representative Positions Stone, David Tikao, Rima Subritzky, Rewi Couch, Te Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc. Appointment Committee Whe Phillips, Ata Laffey and Douglas Couch. Application formally calls for nominations for the Te Hapū o Ngāti will now go to the Māori Land Court to replace the Wheke Representative and Alternate Representative existing trustees Donald Couch and Nuk Korako. positions to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

General manager The Appointment Committee is tasked with the We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kopa process of appointing the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Lee as general manager of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. Representative and Alternate Representative in Kopa resigned as chair at the February rūnaka meeting accordance with clause 16(2)(c) of the Te Rūnanga o and started in this position on Monday 25 February. Ngāi Tahu Act 1996. June Swindells is the interim chair. Applications open Monday 25 March 2013 and close at Employment opportunity 5pm on Friday 26 April 2013. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke invites applicants for the position of office manager for Rāpaki Marae. This For an application form, including the eligibility criteria, position will be based at Rāpaki and will report to please call the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rūnanga Office the newly-appointed general manager. Excellent IT, on 03 328 9415 to request the application information communication and organisational skills are essential and forms by post. competencies for this position. Applications close Thursday 28 March. All enquiries to Elaine Dell, Office Nā Herena Stone of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke phone 03 328 9415 or email Chairperson [email protected] Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc (Rāpaki Rūnanga) Appointments Committee. Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata

Congratulations – Māori trades training student Sharlane Smitheram Manawatu from Koukourārata and mentoring from He Toki staff and tutors has made started her He Toki ki te Rika (Māori Trades Training) Sharlane feel confident about her job prospects and her painting and decorating course just four weeks ago and future. has already been offered a job with one of her work experience providers. “The support offered to us is awesome. We have people here at CPIT telling employers to come in and check us out. I’m telling everyone about it,” she says.

Sharlane also has plans for international travel using her qualification. The 12-week certificate in pre-trade painting and decorating means she can work in the industry anywhere in the world.

“I plan to work hard when I finish, save and eventually go on holiday. I could go to Europe and paint in Europe,” she says.

She wants to encourage more young Māori to enter He Sharlane Smitheram Manawatu. Toki programmes to make a better life for themselves and their whānau. “This opportunity is amazing and I just want to keep going and learn everything I can. I’ve been offered a “I’ve been talking to my brother about it and pushing starting rate of $25 per hour and I haven’t even finished him to get involved too. I want us all to show what we as yet,” she says. Māori can do,” she says.

Now that her daughter is at school, Sharlane wanted to To find out more about He Toki visit hetoki.co.nz or call help with the Christchurch rebuild by getting started on 0800 24 24 76. New courses start in May and there is an her career. She found out about He Toki through friends open evening on Friday 5 April starting at 6pm at CPIT’s and couldn’t believe the courses were free. The advice trades and innovation campus.

9 Ōnuku Rūnanga

Ngā mate My pride in them knows no bounds Bernice Irene Tainui J.P. QSM I believe Ko Makeo tōku maunga I was born to be a mother Ko Waiaua tōku awa Ko Whakatōhea tōku iwi My spiritual life came alive Ko Takitimu tōku waka When my first child was born Ko Ōmaramutu tōku marae As each of the eight became an extension of me Ko Tokena tōku matua I felt wonderfully blessed Ka moe ahau i a Hone Te I was sure I was the cleverest person in the world Ruahuanui o Ōnuku To have produced eight miracles E waru ā māua tamariki Tokomaha ngā mokopuna I thank God Ko Bernice Tainui ahau. For the happiness they have brought me My babies Born to be a Mother To know me Written by Bernice Tainui for Kura Kaumātua Recalling Is to understand the Memories 2009. That at the heart of my life Are my mokopuna The Tainui and Morgan whānau wish to express our They are miracles most heartfelt gratitude to all our Ngāi Tahu whānau Who have become a necessary element and friends, who shared their aroha and supported us Of enjoyment in my life all through our time of sadness. To our Ōnuku whānau, who tirelessly upheld the manaaki and mana of our Stars, they are, marae – we are truly grateful to you all. who light up my horizon and their love and generosity overwhelm me Te Rūnanga o Wairewa

Ka huri te tiro o te manu nei ki ngā awe tapu o Ngāi Rātou ki a rātou, tātou ki a tātou ngā kanohi ora, ā, Tahu whānui i tuohu i te mahara o tō tātou whanaunga ka huri, ka mātai te manu nei ki a tātou o te whānau kua hoki atu i runga i te karanga o tō tātou nei ūkaipō. whānui o Te Waka o Aoraki. Mauri ora ki a tātou. Rātou ngā ihoiho o te pō, ngā manu piro o te nehenehe o Tāne koinei te whāriki aroha kua horahia. E ako au ki te haka, e ako au ki te ringaringa E ako au ki te wherawhera, e, kāore te wherawhera Nō reira ki a koutou kua takahia te Ara Whānui o Tāne E ako ki te kōwhiti, e, kāore te kōwhiti e kore e mutu ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa mō ā koutou E kōwhiti nuku, e kōwhiti rangi mahi, ko ō koutou ringaringa kua raupā i te nui o ngā E kōwhiti puapua, e kōwhiti werawera mahi kua mahia mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri whakaheke. E hanahana a tinaku e Tūhono atu koutou ki te tuna heke i te rangi, kātahi, e Hi! ngā whetū i pīata mai nei hai tohu mō rātou i hoki atu ki Te Pūtahitanga o Rehua ki te aroaro hā o tō tātou nei Atua. Moe mai rā i reira, okioki atu rā.

Congratulations Rūnanga Office, 377 1513 or [email protected]. A big mihi to all the performers in our three local groups nz and can be picked up at Rehua Marae (top floor) who performed at the National Te Matatini Kapa Haka 9am–4.30pm, Monday – Friday. Permits will last a competition in Rotorua: Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, week, with a maximum of 200 tuna allowed per permit, Te Kotahitanga and Ngā Manu a Tāne, kai ruka noa per week. Permits can be issued in advance, so you can atu. We are looking forward to 2015, when we host Te plan ahead and get a permit for the week you plan to go Matatini in Ōtautahi. fishing. Only one permit will be issued at a time, and if no returns are given, no new permit will be issued. Tuna heke – tuna season The tuna season has started. The lake is a customary Nāhaku noa, lake and only those of Kāi Tahu descent can hold a Nā Wairewa tāngata tiaki permit. A permit is required if you are fishing for more Robin Wybrow, Rei Simon, John Boyles, Theo Bunker, than six tuna. Permits can be arranged via the Wairewa Iaean Cranwell, Wayne Robinson.

10 Kawa of the drains Wairewa rūnanga is the recognised kaitiaki of Te Roto 11. Only take as many as you can clean and process o Wairewa and the tāngata tiaki are their gazetted 12. The season is from February to April only representatives. We are trying to restore the customary 13. Catch tally must be returned to tangata tiaki who fishery and our traditions around the lake. Below is the signed it before issuing the next permit kawa of the drains: 14. Have consideration for others while using lights 1. Weekly limit of 200 eels only per permit 15. Keep noise to a minimum at all times 2. Permit must be held while fishing 16. Season ends when the big females arrive or when 3. Permits will be available from our office, if enough tangata tiaki decide notice is given, or from tāngata tiaki 17. If fishery continues to decline we may have to 4. No catch returns, no more permits, no excuses consider a rāhui 5. No fishing in the canal 18. No alcohol or food to be consumed at the drains 6. Fishing in drains only (no tubbing) 19. No urinating in or near the drains 7. This is a customary fishery (no sale of eels) 20. No hīnaki or any other form of trap or net is 8. Help to clean drains permitted 9. No walking in the drains 21. Share the drains. 10. No crossing or bridging drains

Joint consent with Christchurch City Council for lake opening Wairewa Rūnanga and Christchurch City Council levels in the lake are high. Coordinated management of (CCC) have announced that they are jointly applying lake-opening consents is an important component of for renewal of consents for the opening of Te Roto o the intergrated managment approach. The application Wairewa. This is to replace previous separate consents essentially continues the management regime, which for both the beach openings and our experimental has been developed over the last three years. This would groyne and canal opening. The application seeks renewal normally use the canal as the outlet and reserve the mid- of consents for: beach opening for emergency situations. • diversion and discharge of water from Te Roto o Wairewa into the coastal marine area by means of a A community meeting about the lake was held at the beach opening and, or a permanent canal Little River Rugby Club on Wednesday 27 February. • earthworks and use of machinery for any opening About 70 people attended to listen to the joint proposal. and subsequent artificial closure, if necessary, at The main issues identified were: either of these locations • lake levels – causes of flooding • maintenance of the canal and associated groyne • openings of the lake structure. • groyne • access way over openings The application for consent was lodged with ECan on 4 • water quality – sewerage impact. March. ECan will now decide whether to notify or not notify the consent. Even though flooding and culverts were not part of the consent, the majority of the hui was spent discussing The application is part of ongoing work by Wairewa this issue. This will have to be addressed by CCC and rūnanga and CCC to improve the lake’s water quality Environment Canterbury (ECan) immediately, as over and cultural fishery, as well as minimising land the last two years Little River has been flooded three inundation and drainage problems that arise when water times.

Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan launch On Friday 1 March at Tuahiwi Marae, the six rūnanga happen, along with the IMP working group and Dyanna who had been working collectively on behalf of their Jolly for three years of hard work. He mihi kau atu ki hapū, hosted Environment Canterbury commissioners, koutou katoa. mayors, councillors, senior managers and staff of local authorities, to formally launch and lodge the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan (IMP). The iwi management plan reflects three years of collaboration by the rūnanga. It’s hoped that it will be used by rūnanga, councils and other agencies when they are making decisions about the management of resources and the environment, Ki Uta Ki Tai, from the mountains to the sea.

The day was fantastic, he namunamuā te kai, the food was scrumptious and thanks to the Aunties at Tuahiwi for keeping everyone well-fed. Uncle Rik humoured everyone and kept them under control. We also Iaean Cranwell (Wairewa) and Wade Wereta-Osborn welcomed the mauri from Te Matatini into Maahunui (Koukourarata) carrying the mauri for Te Matatini 2015. II. To the team at Mahaanui Kurataiao for making this

11 Te Taumutu Rūnanga

Welcome to the whānau At Christchurch Women’s Hospital on 2 February, Awhina Tuatini and Alaga Tavita welcomed Loua Te Kapuarangi-Kerei Tuatini-Tavita, weighing 7.4lbs. Loua’s beautiful names come from Loua (Alaga’s grandfather’s name), Te Kapuarangi (Āwhina’s great- great-grandfathers name) Kerei (Awhina’s father’s and grandfather’s names).

Birthdays Tracey Musson 7 March Ngawhatuhuia Arahanga Doyle 3 April Te Maehe Leon Scott Arahanga 23 April.

Loua Te Kapuarangi-Kerei Tuatini-Tavita.

A pair of champions – reclaiming the takutai Great day for our tamariki at the Canterbury Surf Lifesaving Champs held on Sunday 3 March at New Brighton Beach. Mihiroa Pauling (nō Taumutu me Ngāti Waewae) and Te Kaio Cranwell (nō Wairewa) came away with seven medals. Together they helped their club Waimairi, take out the cup for the top club overall. Mihiroa beat around 20 other girls to win the 8-year-old beach flag competition and came second in the 8-year-old mixed beach sprint relay with Te Kaio. Te Kaio blitzed the field to win gold in the 7-year-old beach sprint, came a close second in his flag competition and secured two bronze medals, one for the 7-year-old mixed beach sprint relay and the other for his board relay. Mihiroa Pauling (nō Taumutu me Ngāti Waewae) and Te Kaio Cranwell (nō Wairewa).

Te Taumutu Rūnanga Incorporated Society – Notice of intention to hold a postal ballot Closes 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2013 Te Taumutu Rūnanga wishes to inform all members Appointment Committee Nominations and potential members of the rūnanga, of its intention Te Taumutu Rūnanga is also calling for nominations for to conduct a postal ballot. This postal ballot is for the the Appointment Committee. For further information purposes of electing the members of the Te Taumutu and updated nomination forms for the Appointment Rūnanga Appointment Committee. Once elected, Committee please contact the Taumutu Office. The the Appointment Committee will be responsible written forms and requirements are to be received by for appointing the Representative and Alternate the Taumutu Office before 5pm on Wednesday 1 May Representative of the rūnanga to represent the interests 2013. of Te Taumutu Rūnanga at meetings of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Please contact the office for further information and if you have any questions. Please note only those persons who have established their entitlement to be members of the rūnanga before Te Taumutu Rūnanga 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2013 will receive voting P O Box 3214 papers for this postal ballot. All persons eligible to Christchurch 8140 become a member of the rūnanga are encouraged to apply to be registered as a member with Te Rūnanga Ph: 03 / 371 2660 o Ngāi Tahu. Members of the rūnanga are encouraged M/Txt: 021 427 924 to ensure that their contact details are correct, by E: [email protected] contacting the rūnanga as below.

12 Waka Ama Nationals 2013 Congratulations to Adrian Tukaki, Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell from Te Waka Pounamu Waka Ama Club, Whakaraupō for their silver medal in the Premier Men W12 500m at this year’s Waka Ama Nationals. Representing Te Waka o Aoraki, the South Island Waka Ama Association, they teamed up with Te Awa Haku Dogfish and formed Aoraki Dogfish. In a close race Aoraki Dogfish finished second to Vaka Manu from Manukau by .5 secs. It was the club’s first silver medal at a national event. They finished sixth in the W6 500m final, not bad for a bunch of old men, with an average age of 40. Also Craig Pauling became the fifth fastest paddler in the country, when he competed in the new Premier Men’s Dash W1 250.

W12 – double hulled waka.

Adrian Tukaki, Craig Pauling and Iaean Cranwell with their silver Craig Pauling on his way to becoming the fifth fastest in the country. medals.

W6 from left: Waka Ama: Iaean Cranwell, Cody de Ia Croix, Ross Gilray, Adrian Tukaki, Rob Smith and Craig Pauling.

13 Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua

Mokopuna Reo We were also privileged to be part of the welcoming of Mokopuna Reo is a Māori pre-school group who meet Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae. fortnightly at Arowhenua Marae. The group was formed because parents in the area wanted a kaupapa Māori Mokopuna Reo is now on Facebook. This will help to environment for younger tamariki. Mokopuna Reo is an get information through to Mokopuna Reo whānau opportunity for the pre-schoolers to engage and connect and connect us with other organisations such as Kotahi with Te Ao Māori. At their fortnightly sessions the Mano Kāika, Te Ana Rock Art Centre and Ngāi Tahu. tamariki learn karakia, waiata and their pepeha. At each We are always looking for more tamariki, so if you know session there is also a theme, which is based around anyone please contact us: learning the stories of our tīpuna and the history of the whenua. Bianca – 021 411 471 or Donna – 027 254 4202 You can also message us on Facebook – Mokopuna Reo Early this year Mokopuna Reo visited the rock art o Arowhenua. centre. After ngā kai reka at Caroline Bay, some went for a kaukau (swim) in the moana and then ended the day We are meeting on 4 and 18 April, get in touch if you are with some kēmu (games) see photos below. interested.

Marae-based food health and safety training Ten members of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua now The initiative, funded by Healthy Eating Healthy Action, have their NZQA certificate in Food Safety Training. provided the opportunity for Arowhenua ringawera Congratulations to Eddie Marshall, Tai Benson, Lavinia (kitchen helpers), to gain the minimum food safety Reihana-Moemate, Brett and Kalinia Te Rahui-Harris, qualification needed to work in a commercial kitchen. Jamahl Kingi, Rita Heke, Sandra Hamstead, Gwen The training was facilitated by Rangimarie Bassett. Bower and Richard Hopkinson.

14 The training was intense but all participants agreed If any ringawera are interested in this training, please it was well worth the time and effort. Special thanks contact the marae office, 03 615 9646, to Rangimarie, our trainer, who made our learning a before 30 March. friendly, stress free experience.

Arowhenua Whānau Services Wāhine health Arowhenua Whānau Services is a Māori health provider Part one: Thursday 11 April 6-9pm offering a marae-based health clinic. We are providing Part two: Tuesday 14 May 6-9pm (focusing on women Ngāi Tahu whānau with informative wānanga (health and menopause). seminars) on different health topics. The next two topics are alzheimer’s and dementia, and wāhine health. To These hui will be held at Arowhenua Marae, Huirapa accommodate the interesting speakers we have split the Road, Temuka. Everyone is invited to come along. For wānanga into two hui, to be held on the following dates: more information and to register your interest (for catering purposes) please contact 03 615 5180. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Part one: Tuesday 26 March 6-9pm Part two: Tuesday 16 April 6-9pm. Te Rūnanga o Waihao

Opening of the Bill O’Donnell Pioneer Sawmill The official opening of the Bill O’Donnell Pioneer The most important feature of the site is the Bushtown Sawmill at Bushtown, in Waimate, took place on sawmill, which was originally located at Ōwaka in Thursday 21 February. the Catlins. It was then purchased by Bill O’Donnell, who operated it on his property. When the concept of Bushtown could be said to be Waimate’s answer to Bushtown was suggested, a committee was formed and Shantytown on the West Coast and once completed, the sawmill owner was approached to see if he would it promises to be a wonderful attraction for locals and consider parting with it. It was sold to Bushtown for the tourists. There are many thousands of native trees and grand sum of $100. shrubs planted throughout the site. After a great deal of hard work the sawmill was assembled, contained in a replica pioneer sawmill building and reinstated to full working condition. It was formally opened on 21 February. Committee members of the Waihao whānau were invited to the opening.

A Bushtown sawmiller winches the log (right) towards the sawblade, to officially cut the first log.

15 The mihi was conducted by Te Wera King on behalf The Governor General commented that this is the of Waihao and speeches were given by chairman second time Te Wera has crossed his tracks, as he had of Bushtown Heritage Park, Alan Laurie, Waimate acted in the same capacity at another gathering a few Mayor, John Coles, and the Governor General Sir Jerry days previously. Mateparae, who officially opened the sawmill complex with Lady Janine Mateparae. It was also noted that the last time a Governor General had visited Waimate was when Sir Paul Reeves visited It was great to see a strong spirit of unity between the some years ago, and that both were Māori. people of Waihao and Glenavy and to see a large number of Waihao whānau present – Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, Dave Thomas, Alex and Ian Brunton, Graeme Thomas, Jennifer Thomas and her partner Angus McLean, Aerini Boyd and her son Tom, Graeme Lane and Te Wera King, whose support for all things Māori in relationship to Waihao are indispensable.

After the function, the Governor-General and his wife, Lady Janine, met with (from left), Aunty Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, Jennifer Thomas, Uncle Dave Thomas, and Graeme Thomas.

After the speeches the mill was formally opened with the original traction engine firing up to supply the power. Guests wore period costume, which, along with pleasant weather, made for an enjoyable day. After the opening of the mill, the Governor General planted a tōtara tree before officiating at the dedication of the Doug Bailey Bridge. Guests included Waihao rūnanga members, centre foreground, Aunty Cis Te Maiharoa-Dodds, chairman Graeme Lane, and Uncle Dave Thomas.

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

He pēpi Congratulations To Kara Jane and Congratulations to Gregory Whitau who completed the Rodger, we welcome the Coast to Coast. Legend! arrival of Tasman Rangi Arthur Wandless on 28 February at Invercargill. Another, moko for Sally (Rangimarie) Whitau Waast.

A little brother for our lovely Tayla and Nico.

Tasman Rangi Arthur Wandless.

Rā whānau Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays Gregory Whitau at the end of the Coast to Coast, with wife Wendy and support crew daughters Rose and Kelly. this month.

16 The cultural mapping paepae Whānau during a successful weekend of planning. Thank you Mary and Sue for the fabulous kai.

Helen Brown, Trevor Howse, David Higgins, Matapura Ellison and Takerei Norton. Brian Allingham.

A book of the genealogy of Meriana Teitei Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Educational Grants A whakapapa book of Meriana Teitei, daughter of Purpose: To support whānau who whakapapa to Piki and Pahi; wife of J. Russell and W.I. Haberfield Moeraki in their studies at a recognised tertiary is available now (the descendants are Babbington, institution. Bashford, Chapman, Cormack, Coupe, Deblois, Donaldson, Huxtable, Leech, Maaka, McGlinchey, Criteria: McOnie, Metzger, Mullooly, Pike, Pollett, Rehu, Reiri, These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary Rissetto, Titheridge, Waterreus). students who meet the following criteria:

The genealogy of Meriana Teitei of Moeraki is now 1. Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki available for pre-order in the form of a 700 page, 2. Enrolled and attending a New Zealand university, 18-carat gold-edged book entitled He Whakapapa o te college of education, whare wananga or NZQA- Whānau Pahī. Tracing her ancestry back over twenty accredited course leading to a nationally recognised generations, this comprehensive work demonstrates qualification. Teitei’s relationship to iwi from throughout New Zealand, and identifıes her ancestral connections with To obtain an application form please contact Jenny Rarotonga, Tahiti, Taiwan, and beyond. Though the Brookes, Office Coordinator, Te Rūnanga o Moeraki standard price is $349.90, those orders received by 1 Office, Tenby Street, Moeraki RD2, Palmerston, phone May will pay only $279.90 (free postage in NZ). 03 439 4816; email [email protected]

To purchase please contact: Applications will close on Friday 5 April 2013. Gregory Coupe 9 Katrina Pl, Massey, Waitakere, Auckland, NZ email. [email protected]

Ph: (09) 948 3105 M: 021 177 0158. Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

Congratulations Talia has been involved at Ōtākou Rūnanga nominated one of our rakatahi, Talia Ōtākou since childhood. Ellison, for an opportunity to be mentored by the Mayor As she has grown, we have of Dunedin, Dave Cull, as part of the Tuia – Mayoral watched with immense pride Rangatahi Mentoring Programme, and we’re very as she attained leadership pleased to announce that Talia was successful with her roles at high school, and nomination! accomplished many other achievements including The programme is run nationwide, and offers the representation at the Youth opportunity for one rangatahi to be mentored by their Parliament in 2010. local mayor and attend four national wānanga aimed at personal development towards being a future leader Talia Ellison. within their communities.

17 Talia is an accomplished public speaker and for a cadetship within Te Rūnanga ō Ngāi Tahu’s in- knowledgeable in youth affairs, particularly for Māori. house legal team. She has been recognised by Ngāi Tahu at an iwi level, in being selected as a recipient for a targeted scholarship to We wish Talia success in the programme, and look study in the area of iwi development, and was selected forward to her using this opportunity to go on to achieve bigger and brighter things. Karawhiua!

He pēpi tata hou Further to last month’s announcement of the birth of Mihiata Parkinson to Kirsten and Dan, Kirsten sent us this photo of (from left) Joe, Mihiata, Kirsten, and Jacob. Too gorgeous not to share!

Blessing of Hakuiao Sunday 3 March, the whānau of Ōtākou gathered on the new deck between our whare tūpuna Tamatea, and our new wharekai, Hakuiao, in great anticipation. Edward Ellison, Tahu Potiki, Tuari Potiki, and Doug Ditfort led the karakia as we all trooped inside for the first look at our stunning new building. We were not disappointed. Joe, Mihiata, Kirsten, and Jacob Parkinson. By the end of the day, Hakuiao was well and truly blessed, with karakia, parakuihi, a rūnaka meeting, and a visit from crew from the HMNZS Otago. It was We will be holding the grand opening of Hakuiao on the unanimously agreed that we have one mighty impressive 13 June – whānau, book your tickets home for this now. wharekai – can’t wait to show it off to you all. We are still not out of the woods with fundraising; although the wharekai is now blessed, there is still a lot of details being worked on inside, with major landscaping outside. If you or your whānau would like to contribute a koha towards the last of this work, or towards the grand opening, our account details are as follows:

Te Rūnanga ō Ōtākou 01 0902 0069111 046 (ANZ) Please reference your koha with your name, so we can personally acknowledge your contribution. Or if you prefer, cheques can be sent to: Attn: Glenys Russell Te Runanga o Ōtākou Tamatea Road, Ōtākou R D 2, Dunedin 9077. Some of the Ōtākou whānau on the deck.

Hoani Langsbury, Cameron Olsen (Arrow International), Dirk Tuinman (branch manager, Arrow International), Anthony Scarfe (site manager, Arrow International). Getting a sneak peek inside.

18 Upcoming hui dates If you have any stories, pānui, news, or photos you wish • 7 April 9.30am Special rūnanga meeting – to share with our wider whānau, email Rachel, rachel. constitution changes, 10am rūnanga general [email protected] meeting • 12–14 April Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Ara Reo hui Hapū registrations • 13 April Maara Kai Wānanga (in the Wharekura) While updating our hapū member database, we’ve • 14 April Ōtākou Māori Women’s’ Welfare League noticed there is an awful lot of Gone No Address. If you meeting (in the Wharekura) or a member of your whānau has moved, please contact • 20–25 April Kura Reo ki te Waipounamu. the office so we can update your details.

Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka

A wedding at Puketeraki Our rūnaka chair, Matapura Ellison, married Maria Coombs at Hui te Rangiora Church, on Saturday 23 January, with around 80 guests present. The happy couple hosted a sumptuous breakfast in the wharekai at Puketeraki Marae, which was followed by a dance at Karitāne Hall. Congratulations Matapura and Maria.

Matapura Ellison and Maria Coombs.

Photo by Liz Cadogan. Car courtesy of David Higgins.

Māori freehold land for sale in Puketeraki An international star films in our rohe Waikouaiti Block XII Section 58 has come up for sale. If you own a television, there is little doubt that you will The area is 17.1991 hectares – big enough to build a recognise the outdoorsy person third from the left in the house on. The view looking out to sea, is from Matanaka photo below. Bear Grylls, from Man vs Wild, dropped to Blueskin Bay and Taiaroa Head. This land is at Brinns into the Matukituki Valley in Central Otago recently, Point between Puketeraki and Seacliff. It is in two parts where he was filming documentary footage for his divided by the Coast Road. adventure series (as well as an Air New Zealand safety video). Some of our members were there for the mihi Insert photo: freehold land. whakatau to welcome Bear and his extensive crew, and to provide cultural advice on the area where filming was taking place.

View from possible building site looking towards Blueskin Bay.

Also for sale is Block III Section 75. The Area is 9460 square meters. This land has a woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards. It will only be sold with Section 58. Please contact Vicki Offen on (03) 465 7124 or (021) 212 Takerei Norton, Trevor Howse, Bear Grylls, Ben Senbas, Helen 7842 or at [email protected] for further Brown, Maria Ellison and Matapura Ellison in the Matukituki Valley, Central Otago. information.

19 Te Taitimu Trust Tamariki Hui In early January, I was fortunate to travel to Waipawa in the Hawke’s Bay for the Te Taitimu Trust Tamariki Hui. I was accompanied by three rangatahi from our hapū and a small rōpū from University of Otago.

At the pōwhiri we were treated like movie stars (check out the Te Taitimu Trust website for a short clip of the week’s events). The honourable Tariana Turia led the rōpū on for the pōwhiri, which was followed by a dip in the swimming hole. The rest of the day was spent on kapa haka, learning karakia for Tangaroa, team building activities, games and getting to know the mentors.

The hui ran for five days and we attended a large number of workshops, including a full day at the beach learning stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling, surf lifesaving, Māori games, re-seeding pāua and swimming. Other workshops focussed on making healthy kai, plus road and fire safety.

The final day featured a concert, prize giving, final Back row: Neil George, Aroha Ellison, Tamati Parata, Thomas mihi and karakia. It was a long trip but the hui was an George (under waterfall). Front row: Teanahera Parata, Anne- awesome opportunity. Thanks to the Te Taitimu Trust. Marie Jackson, Samantha Jackson, Savannah Flack. Nā, Aroha Ellison.

2013 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarship recipient We are pleased to announce that Georgia-Rae Flack, of Puketeraki has been awarded the 2013 Otago Polytechnic Rūnaka Scholarship. Georgia-Rae is in her first year, and is studying towards a Certificate in Health (level 4). This will assist her application to an Otago Polytechnic degree in nursing.

We are proud of the commitment Georgia-Rae has made, and continues to make, to the rūnaka. She puts her all into everything she does and we are certain that she will do the same in her study. Her choice of career doesn’t surprise us and we are grateful to Otago Polytechnic for helping to lift the financial burden of tertiary study Georgia-Rae would otherwise have faced this year. Georgia-Rae Flack (third from the left) in her element – waka ama at Lake Rotoiti. Waihōpai Rūnaka

Tēnā koutou te whānau o Waihōpai, ngā mihi aroha ki a would also be good. All the whānau are good down here, koutou katoa ngā whānau o Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, me haven’t heard otherwise. Ka pai to the three teams from Waitaha, mauri ora. There’s not much happening on the Ōtautahi who took part in Te Matatini. To the whānau marae at the moment due to extensive toilet and kitchen of Christchurch, you were in our hearts on earthquake renovations. We have managed to hold some hui for remembrance day. Arohanui to you all. Well, that’s it example tītī hui, wedding hui, and some smaller. from me folks, very short pānui.

To all whānau who live in the North Island and overseas, Ngā mate haere, haere atu rā haere ki te waka o ngā please feel free to send some news and photos from your tūpuna. Takoto mai, takoto mai, takoto mai area so we know you are ka pai. Some favourite recipes Nā Squirrel on the hill.

20 Te Rūnanga o Hokonui

Ko te Amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri. Apiti hono, tātai hono te hunga mate ki te hunga mate Me mihi ki te runga rawa Te hunga ora ki te hunga ora Nāna nei ngā mea katoa Mauri ora, ki a koutou katoa. Mihi ki te Kaihanga Mihi ki te Kīngi o ngā Kīngi To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones Mihi ki te Atua o ngā Atua at this time Hokonui Rūnanga extends all our love Mihi ki te Rangatira o ngā Rangatira and sympathy. To the Rupene/Pohio whānau of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Matehe whānau o Ngāti Huirapa, Bragg and Ngā mate o ngā tau, o ngā marama, o ngā wiki o tēnei rā Edwards whānau of Awarua. Moe mai moe mai i roto i o koutou moenga roa Kia kaha, kia māia, roto i o koutou pōuritanga. Haere! Haere! Haere atu rā Mā te Atua e manaaki Nō reira arohanui ki a koutou katoa.

Stumped by prehistoric mystery A huge lump of petrified wood has been fished out of the Mataura River. The lump, believed to weigh about a tonne, was hauled out of the Mataura River last week by a tractor after being discovered in a deep hole.

It’s about a metre long and is a significant find – one that has stumped local man and Hokonui Rūnanga kaiwhakahaere (manager) Rewi Anglem.

“There’s the petrified forest down the Catlins, but that’s miles away. What’s it doing all the way up here?” he said.

The lump was brought to the rūnanga by its discoverer, he said. This was the first time he had come across such Rewi Anglem. a thing from the Mataura River, aside from a much smaller sample uncovered at the same spot a week Without seeing the specimen himself it was impossible earlier. to draw any conclusion. Retired Southland Museum director Russell Beck, who had seen a photograph of the Ex-geologist Richard Bowman of Invercargill said specimen, said the source could possibly be from a coal the lump could have originated from a couple of measure or deposit, but he could not speculate without different sources. One source is the lignite measures seeing the specimen. which surround the Mataura Valley, which would make it about 10 million to 15 million years-old. Small “Unless you know where it occurred, it is hard to know a specimens of this type of fossilisation were relatively geological date.” Beck and Bowman both said it was an common, he said. exceptionally large piece for the area.

Another option could be that it is from the Hokonui Its origins may not be known but the wooden fossil has a hills, and about 200 million years-old. This would put it certain future – on a display stand at the Rūnanga. on a par with the petrified forest in Curio Bay. Source: Newslink, Railton Bridget.

Cultural mapping wānanga We had the cultural mapping wānanga here in tīpuna left deeply embedded in the landscape. This is Murihiku, facilliatated by Takerei Norton and his very important work and must be preserved now, for team. It has been a wonderful experience for all of us. the future generations. To you Takerei, Trevor and your We have been involved in the very important work of team, kia kaha ā koutou mahi pai, e pā ana ki ngā taonga recording and identifying the important sites that our o ā tātou tūpuna i waiho, ā, ki a tātou katoa.

21 Public Consultancy Day Update from the marae Hokonui Rūnanga hosted the Southern District Health Scaffolding has finally gone up at the marae so hopefully Board Public Consultancy Day, where the general public we will have the new roof installed before winter. were able to meet and receive information from the three appointed providers of home care and services The rūnanga cultural indexing project is nearing to the elderly within the southern region. The three completion thanks to the outstanding work of Bill providers of this service are Access, Health Care and Dacker and other whānau members. The project Royal District Nursing Services. has taken 10 years of researching manuscripts held in private collections, libraries and museums The Southern Primary Health Organisation and Iwi then reviewing digitally recorded interviews with Governance Committee met at Hokonui rūnanga. This is kaumātua. The information will be used to correct the first time that this type of meeting has been held on misinterpretations and inaccurate recordings. the marae. Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

Kia ora whānau, Department of Conservation (DOC) hīkoi maumaharatanga Over the last month the office and executive have DOC organised a hui to visit culturally significant sites been busy organising and attending various hui, and to acknowledge and bless the deed of recognition some of which have been held in the marae. As March interpretation panels in the Murihiku area. It was approaches our thoughts are on the forthcoming tītī also seen as an opportunity to strengthen the working season. We wish whānau who are going to the islands a relationship between iwi and DOC. The trip included safe and bountiful journey. an element of local history and an insight into projects undertaken by DOC in Murihiku. Whānau who attended had a most enjoyable time.

Rarotoka progress One of the aspirations for the island is to increase the The restoration work on Rarotoka has taken big leaps tītī population, so we planted a lot of tūpare last winter. forward. A new roof was put on the main house last year Tūpare forest is the natural breeding habitat for tītī. to go with the new roof we put on “house three”, and We’re experimenting with plant protectors to help next we’ll be working on the spouting on both. Here are tūpare survive their first year in windy areas. So far, it Stewart Bull and Phil Fluerty putting up freshly painted seems to be a big success with good growth and high fascia boards before the spouting goes on. It’s looking survival rate. In a few years, we hope this forest and great. trees we’ve already planted will attract more tītī.

From left: Stewart Bull and Phil Fluerty. Experimenting with plant protectors.

22 The big news is that we have two new vehicles for the island, as a result of funding from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu – a new John Deere tractor to replace the tired old tractor, and a John Deere Gator to help carry equipment. This means we are working a lot more efficiently, letting the vehicles do the heavy work, allowing us more time for other jobs. The tractor’s front end loader is great for crushing gorse and moving it into piles to rot down. This speeds up the clearing process for planting in new areas. The Gator has been great for carrying heavy loads like knapsack sprayers, spades and other equipment.

Smokey old blue.

John Deere tractor and a John Deere Gator.

The island is changing all the time, and we’re lucky to be part of the restoration programme. If you’d like to come Gator travelling by helicopter – using one machine to lift another! on one of our work trips, please contact Lynley McKay at Beautiful. [email protected] or (03) 234 8192.

Membership database Whānau days We are currently updating our membership database You will note from the schedule of general monthly and ask all members to make sure they keep us informed meetings published last month that we’re planning bi- of any changes to their contact details. It’s important monthly meetings with whānau days in between. The for us to have accurate information so we can let you purpose of this is to have whānau-based activities. know of any opportunities, or forthcoming events that you may be interested in. Please note that our new email address is: [email protected]

Visitor to our rohe Pictured on the right is a visitor to the North Beach in Riverton. This feisty, little creature had come ashore to moult. It had clearly been in the wars, as it only had one leg. It is a Tawaki (Fiordland Crested Penguin) and was moved by a DOC team member to higher ground away from the dangers of dogs on the beach.

23 Taurahere Groups

whānau with us this year and we look forward to seeing Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau more of them in the future. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of Peter Plumb’s beloved partner Cindy Cross. It We had bouncy castles for the tamariki, a boxing ring was an honour to have known such an amazing lady with for the rangatahi, and Peter Plumb’s live band with an amazing voice. You will be sadly missed at our Ngāi music for everyone. Brian How was there promoting Tahu gatherings and forever in our thoughts. To Peter, and supporting the 28th Māori Battalion. Vicky was in we express our deepest sympathy and we are with you charge of pony rides for the tamariki, and Sue led the always, especially during this difficult time. Arohanui, weaving. your Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau whānau. This year with the Tāmaki-wide fire ban we were unable On a happier note, we celebrated another great Waitangi to put on the usual hāngī, so instead we had a spit Day celebration here in Tāmaki. There were many roast. A big thank you to both David Tikao and Arapata new faces this year, although many of the older faces Reuben for coming along and promoting Whai Rawa were missing. Clayton made the big move back to Te and whakapapa, and speaking with whānau. We look Waipounamu the weekend before. We missed you and forward to seeing you all again next year. your whānau Clayton. It was great to have the Waikato

24 Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua We’re still meeting every second Sunday of the month wānaka and learning new waiata. Nō reira nau mai, hara at Tū Roa kōhanga, 11am, with a shared kai after the mai whānauka mā. Below are photos of whānau at our hui. There are plenty of things planned this year for our February hui. rōpū, including mahi toi (raranga and kōwhaiwhai), reo

Donna and Gael with mokopuna, Amiria. Ropine and Raiha Cook.

Kura Reo 2013 E hari ana, e koa ana ki te haere ki te Kura Reo ki manaaki i kā whānau o te Kura Reo, ka nui rā te mihi. Arowhenua i te Iwa o te tau nei. Ko mātou tērā ko Tae noa ki kā kaiako, kā poutokomanawa o te iwi, e Manawanui, ko Kiritiaho, aku piki kōtuku, e rere atu hāpaitia ana tō tātou reo o Kāi Tahu i te ao, i te pō, nei rā ki Te Waka o Aoraki ki te whākaihia tērā kai reka, arā te mihi ki a koutou. Ka kite mātou o Kāi Tahu ki Ōtaki i a ko te reo. Ka mihi ake rā ki kā rika, me kā waewae koutou ā tērā tau! o ‘Kā Manukura’, o ‘Kotahi Mano Kāika’, nā koutou Arohanui nā, mātou i tautoko, i āwhina kia tae pai atu ki te whare rā, ki Te Hapa o Niu Tireni. Koutou mā o te hau kāika, Emma, Manawanui, Kiritiaho. kā mokopuna o Te Rehe, e whakapau kaha ana ki te

Christmas Party 2012 Our whānau Christmas party seems a long time ago but top it off – kei whea mai, kei whea atu i ēnei mahi mō te looking back on the photos reminds us of a fun time whakawhānaukataka. with lots of tamariki, swimming, kai and Hana Koko to

Carmen Carkeek and pēpi. Raureka Cook and pēpi.

25 Ngāi Tahu ki te Matau a Māui Ngā mihi o te wā ki a koutou katoa ngā tini mata o Ngāi We intend to start our year off with an overnight Tahu, kia tau ngā manaakitanga a Te Mea Ngaro ki waiata and history wānanga on 29-30 June to be held runga i a mātou. Mauri ora ki a tātou! at the EIT marae in Taradale. More details will follow. Any inquiries please contact: Koro Te Whaiti (022) Greetings to all and I hope everyone is well. Here in 329 9706, Thelma Manaena (06) 211 0943 or Zayana the Hawke’s Bay kai is plentiful, especially in the apple Akurangi @ [email protected] department, as well as onions and pumpkins. Our Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui have been meeting regularly Finally, it is with regret that we advise of the passing of since our meeting in September. two of our Ngāi Tahu whānau from the Akurangi and Wakefield families – nō reira e ngā manukura, haere We have changed our name from Ngāi Tahu ki kōrua, haere, haere, haere atu rā i runga i te rangimārie Kahungunu to Ngāi Tahu ki Te Matau a Māui to better me te aroha, koutou ki a koutou te hunga mate, tātou ki reflect our region and our identity. tātou te hunga ora ngā waihotanga a rātau mā.

Mā te Atua tātou e manaki, e tiaki, tēnā tātou katoa.

Kāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana There was only a small gathering of whānau for our bi- monthly hui. Our committee member Michael Bosman gave a very personal account of his return journey to Ōtautahi and the post-quake devastation. It was also a photo journey, a message of hope and a message of joy, all rolled into one.

Michael Bosman giving presentation to rōpū at the February Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana hui. Pou outside Christchurch City Council, photo taken by Michael.

He noted a positive start to the rebuild. He was pleased He went to Tuahiwi on 1 December for the opening of to see Johnson’s Grocers, his favourite store, albeit the new marae – Maahunui II. There were around 1,500 operating out of a container. He found walking around people at this wonderful hui. Uncle Rik Tau spoke on the the city an eerie experience, hearing birds chirping, history of “Maahunui” or the “Hall” as it is known. It is heavy machinery and sometimes just silence. expected the new hall will have at least 200 years of life in it. There was a presentation of a beautiful pounamu taonga, which took three people to lift.

26 The last part of Michael’s presentation focussed on Hakopa Te Ata O Tū, one of Michael’s ancestors. A portrait of Hakopa was done by Gottfried Lindauer – see page 59 of Michael King’s book “Māori.” Google has quite a bit on him too. And look out for the upcoming six-part television programme on the paintings of Gottfried Lindauer on Māori Television.

Michael then discussed a very old, small diary written by Thomas Eustace Green (Tame Eutahi Kirini), also one of Michael’s ancestors. Through his investigations Michael found it was held in the Macmillan Brown Library at the University of Canterbury. While in Christchurch, he met with Te Maire Tau, Associate Professor of Māori Studies at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre at the University of Canterbury, and Pounamu taonga at marae opening, Tuahiwi. had the opportunity to view this special piece of family history and taonga. This is a good example of how gems of whakapapa and Michael has now been offered an opportunity to do his history come to light when we take the trouble to do Masters in History through the Ngāi Tahu Research some digging. Our chair, Huey Rurehe, thanked Michael Centre. He is excited about this opportunity to research and wished him well in searching for more information Thomas Eustace Green’s diaries, where he documented on Thomas Green. his life in colonial New Zealand. Nā Kim Ellison and Laurie Loper.

Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Congratulations After three years of study Madia Diamond graduated from Waiariki Polytechnic (Rotorua) with a Bachelor in Early Childhood. The Diamond whānau gathered in Rotorua to celebrate with Madia. Madia was assisted in her studies with a Ngāi Tahu grant each year and also received the Teach NZ grant in her final year. She is the oldest of four children and chose to study at Waiariki in Rotorua.

She has now moved back to her home town of Ngaruawahia and is working in Hamilton at Central Left to right: Wendy, Madia, Rebecca and Nathan Diamond. Childcare Centre and loving every moment.

Maaki Tuatini attends Te Matatini One of our members, Maaki Tuatini, recently attended up with all our Ngāi Tahu whānau was a buzz. Eating, Te Matatini 2013, the biggest kapa haka event in the talking and watching kapa haka in hot sun was an world. She shares her experience in Rotorua, and her experience and we armed ourselves with water sprays, pride and excitement in Ngāi Tahu hosting the next fans, umbrellas, beach chairs big blue tarpaulins, sun event in 2015. The biggest kapa haka event in the world block, water and food. is held every two years and Te Arawa hosted Te Matatini 2013. We were at the gate 6.30am each day for the 7am opening, hoping to claim a little bit of grass in front of My whānau and I were so proud to go and support all stage. That was all part of the fun. our Waitaha teams, Te Ahikōmau a Hamoterangi, Ngā Manu a Tane and Te Kotahitanga, with hundreds of On Saturday we all stood in silence for a minute to other Ngāi Tahu whānau. Hanging out and catching remember the Christchurch earthquake. That was a

27 moving experience with thousands of people standing all Our tāua and pōua were well represented and members around you. of our Waitaha kapa haka teams received the mauri with pride and honour. On Sunday, the top nine kapa haka groups battled it out onstage, to find the overall winners: Te Toa Now we’re looking forward to supporting Te Matatini Whakaihuwaka: Waka Huia runner-up: Te Whānau-a- 2015 in Christchurch. Apanui third equal: Tū Te Manawa Maurea, Te Iti Kahurangi and Whangara Mai Tawhiti. Congratulations My whānau will be up and ready to do it all over again – to all the 41 teams that took part. to enjoy all the fun, sun and sound of the greatest kapa haka teams in the world. Bring it on Ngāi Tahu whānau. Before the last karakia and the presentation of awards to winning teams, Te Arawa handed over the mauri to Ngā mihi Ngāi Tahu, who will host the next Te Matatini in 2015. Maaki Tuatini (Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki).

Ngā Manu a Tane

Mirimiri and raranga wānanga In all areas of his life Nephi applies traditional We’ll be holding a mirimiri and raranga workshop in interventions as his primary tool for working with Hamilton on Saturday 20 April from 9am to 4pm, *(or people who experience dysfunctions of the being. later if wairua directs). Nephi has worked for many years advocating,

advocating, sharing and applying Māori health We hope to have several kaimirimiri/massage therapists philosophies that underpin our models of practice. who will come to further their knowledge in the art of mirimiri under the instruction of Nephi Skipwith, a tohunga in the healing arts.

We are seeking an expression of interest from those working or practising in the healing arts, (physio, herbal medicine/rongoā, massage/mirimiri, chiropractor and so on), who wish to participate in this training. Please contact Moana Lousi for more information on 04 858 4911, 021 110 2163 or email: kaitahu.waikato@gmail. com and we will place you on our list.

For those wishing to receive mirimiri, we will run a walk-in-clinic, so you won’t need to make a booking. Please feel free to bring a friend, or someone you know, who might be in need of a good mirimiri.

Nephi is a qualified social worker and counsellor. He has worked in marae-based health clinics providing mirimiri / romiromi, rongoā and counselling for many years. Nephi Skipwith (Te Arawa, Tainui, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi) and Sandra Skipwith (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti He is the kaumātua for Massey University School of Whātua and Waikato). Psychology, and is currently the Senior Taurawhiri for Waitemata District Health Board, Whiti Maurea/Māori Mental Health and Addictions Service.

28 Te Awheawhe Rū Whenua

Rū Whenua Whānau Workers/Earthquake Jobs and training Support Workers Links to relevant employment training providers such as Call 0800 KAI TAHU or 0800 524 8248. He Toki ki te Rika the Māori Trades Training course.

Kaitoko Whānau workers work alongside whānau to Help in working towards your dream job or career help access services that enable whānau to make well- Support in getting the boxes ticked: informed decisions about their recovery and future. • Driver licensing • WINZ opportunities • Here’s how Kaitoko Whānau can help: Health/addiction networks • Warm and healthy whare Access to information, services and grants - making sure Face-to face, on-going support householders are warm and healthy. • A check will be done on your property and contact made within 48 hours Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!! • Meetings are kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face 0800 KAI TAHU, 0800 524 8248. • Kōrero about your unique circumstances over a cuppa • Time is taken to properly understand your situation Kaitoko Whānau Kaitoko Whānau is an initiative brought to you by He and where to go from here. Oranga Pounamu and is coordinated by He Oranga Pounamu Kaiārahi Tautoko Sharon Hillier and Kaitoko Working through information Whānau intern Alice Kemp on behalf of the following A kaitoko can help sort through and understand what’s organisations and Kaitoko/Navigators: important information and if a solution needs to be found. Te Puāwaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust Examples are: Karen Mills and Verona Manaena. • Insurance policies • Technical Category TC/zones Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka Inc. • Assessments/scope reports/repairs/the ‘opt out’ Fiona Maurice and Leone Whittaker. processes • Geotechnical requirements/links Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi Trust • Specialist help or relevant information/grants Ngaire Briggs and Tania Wilson. • Accommodation/tenancy leases • Understanding consent and confidentiality processes. Positive Directions Trust Adele Tikao, Cathy Sweet and Annie Ahlbrandt. Kaitoko can advocate on your behalf, for example: organise meetings and help with: Te Kakakura Trust • EQC/EQR and other organisations Pere Tainui. • Conflict resolution • Planning pathways.

Planning for a better future • Talking through how whānau daily life is affected and how this can be improved • Help in recognising stress and what to do about it • Matching needs with the right services • Help in working through your recovery, making decisions and planning a pathway forward which is best for your whānau • Making sure the whānau leads the way forward • Help with how to track and monitor progress toward a positive future!

Tamariki Early childhood education and immunization Links to networks and services that provide expert knowledge in Māori ECE centres Links to services that offer childcare facilities.

29 The Office Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua Kei ngā aumangea o te reo Māori, kei ngā pia, kei ngā Ka rere kā mihi aroha ki a tauira, tātou katoa e pīkoko ana ki tēnei taonga taketake koutou kua rēhita ki tēnei o ngā mātua tīpuna nei ngā mihi. kaupapa. We apologise for any inconvenience that may Hai whakamōhio atu ki a koutou ka tū te Kura Reo ki Te have been caused by the Waipounamu mai i te 20 ki te 24 o Paenga Whāwhā ki postponement of Kia Kūrapa te marae o Ōtākou, Otago Peninsula. ki Awarua. We are planning a Kia Kūrapa to be held at one of the marae of Te Tai o Araiteuru, within the He rūmaki reo Māori tēnei o ngā wānanga, ā, ko te Otago region. At this stage we are hoping to confirm a whāinga ia kia whai wā ngā ākonga ki te whakapakari i weekend in either May or June. We will contact those tō rātou reo Māori, kia hōhonu ake, kia rerehua ake, kia who had registered for Kia Kūrapa ki Awarua when Māori ake. Ko ngā kaiako ko tērā hunga e matatau ana more details are known, and will email a notice out to ki tō tātou reo, e kaingākau ana ki tō tātou reo, ā, e whai every Papatipu Rūnaka office. If you are interested in ara ana hei akiaki i te hunga pīkoko ki te ako i te reo attending please contact us on 0800 KAI TAHU or email Māori. [email protected] To you our stalwarts of the Māori language, and to Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi those still pursuing the language through scholarship Kia Kūrapa ki Tuahiwi 24-26 May at Tuahiwi Marae. and study, and to all others who have a passion for this This wānaka will focus on te reo Māori for beginner treasure given to us by our ancestors, greetings. to intermediate learners. This will be an opportunity to learn some of the local history as well as Kāi Tahu This is to inform you that Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu waiata and karakia. Registration forms for Kia Kūrapa will be held April 20-24 at Ōtākou Marae, Otago are available on our Kotahi Mano Kāika website www. Peninsula. This is an immersion course of study for kmk.maori.nz. those at both high intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency to enable you to grow the depth, intricacies Please send your completed registrations to Brett Lee – and fluency of your Māori language abilities. Teachers [email protected] or for further inquiries contact for this course are national exponents of te reo, who Brett – 03 974 0004 (Christchurch callers) or 0800 KAI have a passion for its revitalisation and who seek to TAHU. support and encourage others in their language learning journeys.

Aoraki Matatū Should you wish to attend, or require any further details, I noho te kāhui Aoraki Matatū i Tuahiwi i kā rā 8-10 please do not hesitate to contact either Charisma o Kahuru. Te ātaahua hoki o te whare hou āra Ko Rangipunga or Paulette Tamati-Elliffe through our Maahunui tuarua me te reka o te kai i puta mai i te free-phone 0800 524 824 or via email, charisma. wharekai hou. I a mātou e noho ana i Tuahiwi i haere [email protected] [email protected] mātou ki te kura o Tuahiwi hai wānaka i te Rāhoroi. Kā mihi ki a koutou mō ōu koutou manaaki. Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu Registration Forms are also available on our web-site www.kmk.maori.nz I whakapakari te kāhui ako i tō tātou reo me ōna tikaka. Ko tētahi arotahi ko te kōrero o Kā Roimata me te Nihomakā. Ākuanei ka whakaako te kāhui ako i ēnei Kotahi Mano Kāika Reo Awards kaupapa ki kā takatā e haere ana ki Kia Kūrapa. Saturday 15 June He aha te mea nui o te ao? He takata, he takata, he Mei kore ake a Lynne rāua ko Hana hei whakaako mai i takata. The purpose of the KMK Reo awards is to a mātou. recognise, encourage and reward KMK’s most vital resource – our people. Nāia te owha ki te hau kāika, me kā rika whero ko Sharon mā. The awards will recognise and highlight the achievements of those who are making an outstanding Aoraki Matatū is a Kāi Tahu Reo leadership programme, contribution to the regeneration of te reo Māori within which supports and mentors iwi members to become the Ngāi Tahu takiwā, Te Waipounamu in different more confident in coordinating and facilitating reo Māori categories, from Papatipu Rūnaka reo champions to and tikaka workshops within our Kāi Tahu communities. Kaiwhakaako. The KMK Reo awards aim to celebrate Aoraki Matatū aims to guide, assist and support what has been accomplished and generate inspiration members to become teachers of reo, tikaka, history, and for others following in the recipients’ footsteps. A stories for their whānau, hapū and marae. pānui with further details calling for nominations will be distributed to all Papatipu Rūnaka and relevant community networks in due course.

30 Whānau Haereka over a weekend at various locations throughout Te Ka noho kā whānau Kāi Tahu e kōrero Māori ana ki Waipounamu and are centred around providing family wāwā, ki wīwī, a ka haere tahi tātou ki te tirotiro, ki te friendly activities. ako hoki i kā kōrero o nehe mō kā tīpuna. Ko te reo Māori te kaupapa o ēnei haereka. He haereka kia This year we have an increasing number of whānau tūhonohono ai kā whānau i raro i te korowai o tō tātou initiatives associated with Kotahi Mano Kāika. We are reo, kia whakahoa kā tamariki ki kā tamariki, kā mātua ki planning on having a whānau haereka for new puna kā mātua, kia kaha ake ai tō tātou hapori reo Māori ki Te and those whānau who are actively engaged with KMK Waipounamu. events at a beginners level, as well as our usual whānau haereka – total immersion styles for those whānau Whānau Haereka are opportunities for families to committed to raising their tamariki with te reo as a first spend time together strengthening their te reo Māori language in the home. If you are interested in finding out bonds between te reo speaking families and building more about our whānau haereka please contact Victoria friendships between parents and between tamariki Weatherall – [email protected] or in te reo Māori. These haereka are usually held 0800 KAI TAHU.

Pe Nehiyawek Cree Language Conference – Saddle Lake, Alberta Canada It was my absolute privilege to be invited to attend the The conference was set within a native community Saddle Lake Nation Cree Language conference as the reservation at Saddle Lake, and attended by elders, keynote speaker. On 10 February, my son Tumai (10) Cree language and community leaders, family members, and I left our shores and headed to Edmonton, Alberta, school teachers, Blue Quill College master’s programme Canada. We were hosted by Leith Cardinal, Manager students and undergraduate students alike. My keynote of the Onihcikiskowapowin Business Trust and Perry speech promoted the importance of intergenerational Large, which supported my travel costs and trustee. transfer of language from parent to child, as an everyday Our family made a decision to use some of our personal living language in the home and community. savings and take Tumai as my travel companion, so he could enjoy this cultural experience of a lifetime. Highlights of the trip included the drive from Edmonton city to the Saddle Lake reservation in blizzard conditions, participating in the peace-pipe ceremony and other cultural practices, hearing the Cree language being spoken, celebrated and sung and also celebrating Tumai’s eleventh birthday with the Saddle Lake community in a circle dance. We learned so much from talking with the elders and other like-minded language activists. We enjoyed learning about their history and plight in ensuring that their Cree language continued to be spoken and used by their mokopuna, and of course drew on the many similarities we share, discussing the barriers and issues we are presented with as indigenous people in maintaining our values, language and traditions.

If anyone is interested in hearing more about the conference, please feel free to give me a ring or drop Paulette Tamati-Elliffe at Saddle Lake, Alberta, Canada. me an email at [email protected] Nā Paulette Tamati-Elliffe.

Kotahi Mano Kāika events calendar INITIATIVE WHEN / WHERE WHO / TE REO LEVEL Kura Reo ki Te Waipounamu 20 – 24 April Intermediate/advanced learners. Dunedin – Ōtākou Marae Total immersion wānaka. Manawa Hou 27-30 April Rakatahi: Year 11-13 High School Kaikōura (negotiable) Kia Kūrapa 24 – 26 May Beginners level Tuahiwi Marae KMK Reo Awards 15 June Nominees and invited guests. Ōtākou Marae (details to be confirmed)

For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8242) or check out our website: www.kmk.maori.nz

31 April. The total amount to be distributed (including tax credits) is $2.7M. Te Rūnanga also pays around 90% of the costs of running Whai Rawa.

This month Teone Sciascia and Jolene Marunui were New online application – no signature down at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff to meet with required. whānau and help them to join and save with Whai You and your tamariki can now join Whai Rawa online, Rawa. Lots of whānau came along to find out more by downloading an application form, typing out the about Whai Rawa and more than 50 joined up on the information and emailing back with your name typed spot. On behalf of Teone and Jolene, kia ora ki ngā into the signature box. This new format is only available whānau who came along, and to Awarua Rūnaka for for the next couple of months before new legislation your manaakitanga. affecting banks, Kiwisaver schemes and Whai Rawa will mean we have to take fully verified ID and proof of It is always encouraging to talk about how Whai Rawa address before accepting new members. Join now while can be used to grow the whānau pūtea for buying a first it’s easier. home, studying at university or polytech, and towards a more comfortable retirement. Let us know if you’d like us to visit your marae. Ngāi Tahu whānau to gift tax dollars to Government? – Beat the 31 March deadline Many whānau have not yet provided all the tax information they need to for Whai Rawa. What this means is that they may be unwillingly paying too much tax on their earnings, or distributions/matched savings for Whai Rawa. Are you one of them? Most tamariki should be on the lowest rates of 10.5% for PIR & RSCT however many have not yet supplied their rates and will be defaulted to the highest rates.

Contact us (details below) and we’ll assist you to work out your rates. We don’t want whānau paying more tax Jolene Marunui talking with members of the Cootes whānau about than they need to. Whai Rawa at Te Rau Aroha Marae. * All payments from Te Rūnanga include Retirement Scheme Contribution Tax. For more information about Te Rūnanga distribution of $45* announced this and any other aspect of Whai Rawa or for a copy of At its February meeting Te Rūnanga approved a our investment statement please contact us. distribution of $45* to all Whai Rawa members aged up to 65. This will be paid to member accounts along with 0800 942 472, [email protected], matched savings and the newborn distribution in mid- www.whairawa.com

The Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships Named after Masashi Yamada and Tā Tipene O’Regan, are open to students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 who are these scholarships are a representation of cross-cultural achieving academically, displaying leadership qualities friendship and profound generosity. In the 90’s, Yamada, and participating in whānau, hapū or iwi-related affairs. a successful Japanese businessman and philanthropist The value of monies awarded may vary. (introduced to Tā Tipene by Graham Kitson), extended a multimillion dollar lifeline to the iwi which enabled Applications open 1 March and will close 29 April 2013, Ngāi Tahu to continue with Te Kerēme. Post-settlement, the forms are on the website http://www.tetapuae.co.nz/ Yamada again displayed his generosity and commitment scholarships-grants to the development of indigenous cultures by gifting a substantial fund to establish a trust.

The Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust offers Yamada O’ Regan Secondary School Scholarships to “at risk” Ngāi Tahu studying around the country. These scholarships

32 Out of School Tuition – taking enrolments now for Term 3 Our successful and popular programme has been The tuition needs to be provided by a suitably qualified helping tamariki succeed at school for over 15 years. person. For further information or to receive an Tamariki across New Zealand can apply once per application form, contact; financial year for 10 sessions of tuition. This tuition has turned struggling students into confident learners and Kiri Fraser the feedback is positively glowing. Out of School Tuition Programme Co-ordinator Te Rūnanga o Ngai Tahu To be eligible to enrol, applicants must be: P.O. Box 799, Dunedin • Aged between 8 and 18 years; or 5-18 if at Kura DD 034742759 Kaupapa 0800WHAIRAWA • Attending school (anywhere in NZ) [email protected] • Registered with Ngāi Tahu.

Join us on Ngā Pukenga Ngāi Tahu Ngā Pukenga is an online database designed to Registration help us to connect with you directly and alert you to Individuals can register their skills and experience on opportunities that may be of interest to you and your Ngā Pukenga and nominate which opportunities they whānau. wish to be notified of. Registrations are open now; go to: http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/Te-Runanga/Vacancies/ Ngā Pukenga enables us to alert you and your whānau and complete a brief online form. of opportunities such as: • Employment It’s up to you to keep it current. In order for us to keep • Development opportunities or scholarships such as in touch with you, you need to keep your details on Aoraki Bound Ngā Pukenga current. Updates can be sent to talent@ • Conferences, workshops and seminars ngaitahu.iwi.nz • Governance vacancies.

Ngā Pukenga is a great way to ensure you are kept in the loop and in touch with our opportunities.

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. Calling for project applications now. Applications close Friday 29 March 2013. The Ngāi Tahu The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, Fund Committee meet in May 2013 to make decisions rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow on the applications. Ngāi Tahutanga in particular: • 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 • Whānau Development • Whenua Development • Mahinga Kai • And more.

33 Successful Applicants – round 14 September 2012 There were 51 applications received in September. Of those applications, 38 were approved fund totaling $319,004. Applicant name Sponsor Project title $Amount approved Gerard William Brons Jnr Thomas Daniel Brons Brons whānau reunion 3,500 Keepa Te Rangihiwinui Harry Jacobs Timms 20-year family Debbie C Walford 4,000 Timms reunion Heni Te Marino and William Gilbert family Virginia Mayo Wiremu Puhirere Tainui 5,000 history Mary Phyllis Smith Ria Atarau Brodie Harvest of Kiekie 3,050 Te Waka Huruhurumanu ki Jasmine Karangi Research and strategies to increase the 8,000 Ōtautahi Early Learning Centre Isabel Dallas use of te reo Māori Arohanui Hawke Raylee Price Ngāi Tahu Tahu kōrero 4,000 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Waewae weavers whāriki and kākahu François Tumahai 28,122 Jason Tuhuru project Ana Torouka Sciascia Marina Stirling Sciascia Ngā Tapuwae o Tahu Pōtiki 5,000 Rīpeka Moananui Paraone Lindall Mary Hansen Waitangi Community Day 2013 3,700 Digitizing and cataloguing video tapes Rewi Anglem Netta Mere Mackintosh 4,800 recorded by Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Whakapapa – Kia koropūpū ake i te puna Elsie Mona Ellison David Tohurangi Ellison whatumanawa ‘let life well up from the 4,900 deep waters of spirit’ Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua Ropine Cook Ngāi Tahutanga mō te whānau ki tararua 5,000 Rosemary Jane Clucas Natalie Karaitiana Paul Karaitiana oral history project 3,815 Carolynn Michelle Veronica Anthony Smith Southern taonga puoro wānanga 4,882 Kahikatea Bull Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Brendan Richard Flack Tamariki school holiday hui 8,900 Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust Wendy Heath-King Ngāi Tahu Artist’s Rock Art hui 5,000 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Francois Tumahai Fusion Dance Crew 11,250 Ruaimoko Charitable Trust Christine Moana Wesley Bill Dacker archival collection 11,320 Kāi Tahu ki Tamaki Makaurau Ronald Rissetto Mana Tāne 5,500 Diane Maree Hemara-Ansell Eva Hemara Hemara whānau hīkoi 3,500 Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Bruce Ritchie Te Whakahaumanu Puketeraki 28,675 Te Taumutu Rūnanga Society Liz Brown Ka hao te rangatahi 5,000 Incorporated Matai Te Ukaipo Whānau Trust Joseph Ross Taurima Enhancing whānau mahinga kai skills 7,000 Ngāi Tahu Mahinga Kai – in an urban Raylee Price Anya Westrupp 5,000 environment Te Taumutu Rūnanga Denise Sheat Taonga whakamaua 2012 29,600 Rangatahi Outdoor Camps. Pursuits- Te Rūnanga o Awarua Sharon Malofie 30,000 gathering kaimoana tikanga Tikao Talks Whānau Trust George Waitai Tikao Tikao whānau wānanga 7,000 Toi rerekē o Kāi Tahu strategic planning Paemanu Areta Rachael Wilkinson 5,000 wānanga Kerepeti Tepeke Sampson Karst Te Kō o Rākaihautū 4,800 Ropata Paraone Te Taumutu Rūnanga Society Maria Johnson Kaumātua kaiarahi 5,000 Incorporated Aaron Riwaka Kelly Kereoma Kemp Taituha/Riwaka whānau hui 5,000 Alistair McGregor Murchie Robyn Denise Cook Rehu/Murchie whānau wānaka and hui 4,890 ‘Unfinished business’ kaumātua speak on Ngāi Tahu Research Centre Jane Huria 26,550 the past, present and future of Ngāi Tahu Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Henare Manawatu Whakapapa haerenga 4,400 Kāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Ronald Kerle Rissetto Waitangi day celebrations 2013 5,000 He kōhika waiata (a CD of new and Megan Kiri Ellison Eleanor Dawn Russell 4,000 traditional Kāi Tahu Waiata) Kāi Tahu ki Waikato Taurahere rōpū Kāi Tahu ki Waikato Taurahere rōpū Wendy Diamond 3,850 project Brian Pōtiki Kiri Jarden Aukaha ki a kaha 2012 5,000 Total: $319,004

34 Aoraki Bound – A point of difference Aoraki Bound and Outward Bound, what is in a name? Ngāi Tahu history forms the basis of various activities, in Well if you have a Ngāi Tahu whakapapa there is literally fact everything you has some Ngāi Tahu flavor running a world of difference. through it. Eventually every Kupe watch leaves Anakiwa, bound naturally enough for Aoraki, but rest assured you In August 2011, I completed a 21-day Outward Bound won’t walk there, well not all the way anyway. Master’s Course as a member of Hillary Watch. In February 2013 I returned to Anakiwa, this time to Along the way you will walk in the footsteps of your complete the 20-day Aoraki Bound Course as a member ancestors, sometimes for several days developing a of Kupe Watch. new appreciation for the skill, daring and perseverance of Ngāi Tahu tüpuna. Many things remain the same, for instance the arrival at Anakiwa for all courses start with a pōwhiri. After the You will be challenged to search for the ‘pounamu’ formalities of the pōwhiri are over, participants unpack within you, those things that are most important to you; and are given a tour of the “school”. Before “signing this pounamu may be found either through reflection or in” all course participants are required to hand over constructive feedback from others. Regardless of who cellphones, wallets, iPods, novels and magazines you are, your sense of self and place it seems there is and so on for safe keeping and to avoid unnecessary always more pounamu to be located within. distractions. The challenges you will face will increase in difficulty By signing in, participants on Outward Bound and Aoraki both physically and mentally but motivation can be found Bound agree to be alcohol, tobacco and drug free. Both by looking amongst your watch-mates for inspiration, or courses will then challenge participants physically and within yourself for strength. mentally in a supportive environment where abuse and violence is not tolerated. So if you are wondering to yourself, could I and should I do an Aoraki Bound or an Outward Bound course? Well All courses then learn about the origins of Outward both Outward Bound and Aoraki Bound have much to Bound, the educator Kurt Hahn and the motto “plus est offer course participants regardless of who they are or en vous” or “there is more in you” and you also hear for where they come from. the first of many times the term “live in the moment”. The answer would seem to lie in the whakatauki; “Ka The Aoraki Bound difference starts with the use of whati te tai, kā pao te torea!” When the tide ebbs, the te reo. Every day starts with karakia, as does each oyster catcher strikes or, seize every opportunity as it meal, the words of wisdom are replaced by Ngāi Tahu presents itself. whakataukī and kīwaha, introductions become mihi and waiata tautoko and haka are practiced for future use in Nā Joseph Hullen. pōwhiri and poroporoaki.

Kupe watch near the end of their journey.

35 What is Aoraki Bound? Aoraki Bound is a cultural and personal development There are only 28 places on the 2014 programmes. Find programme combining Ngāi Tahu cultural knowledge out more at: and expertise with the experience and reputation of Outward Bound in a 20-day journey-based course that Mail us on: [email protected] builds leadership, cultural awareness and personal Website: aorakibound.co.nz development. Aoraki Bound students spend eight ‘Like’ us on Facebook. days at the Outward Bound facility at Anakiwa, Queen Charlotte Sound and 12 days on a hīkoi (journey) from Anakiwa to the base of Aoraki.

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Growing our future – Matakahi Cadetships Applications are now open for 2013 Matakahi • We consider personal qualities to be as important Cadetships. The commercial aspirations of Ngāi Tahu as academic ones. Holdings Corporation coupled with Te Rūnanga Group’s • The Matakahi cadet programme is a significant role as an intergenerational steward of the tribe’s assets financial investment and we will expect a significant led to the development of this programme. Matakahi commitment from those that are chosen on the cadetships create opportunities to grow our Ngāi Tahu programme. We will want to see how you can capacity now and for the future. contribute to the future development of the Iwi. • We are looking for cadets who fit a lot of varied Established in 2009 the cadetships are for Ngāi mahi into their lives and have determination and Tahu students entering their first or second year of enthusiasm. You’ll also need to be highly motivated a commercially focused tertiary qualification and are and give examples of your engagement and designed to provide cadets with a broad range of initiative. learning experiences, challenges, and opportunities within the Te Rūnanga Group. We’d like to hear from people who have been doing well at secondary school or university with a range What we are looking for: of interests – all-rounders willing to learn. Matakahi • If you want to be a Matakahi Cadet you will need applications close Friday 19 April 2013 - check out the to demonstrate a strong academic ability, a well- Ngāi Tahu Website for application forms. rounded community connection that you will able to demonstrate at either a whānau, hapū, papatipu rūnanga or iwi level.

36 Manawa Hou 2013 This year’s hīkoi will leave Christchurch on 27 April and be based in Kaikōura from 27 April to 1 May incorporating a hīkoi up to the Tory Channel where Tā Tipene will lead a kōrero about the tribe’s earlier connections around Kaihinu. The cost of travel to and from Christchurch is at the cost of the individual Manawa Hou April 2013: Kaikōura participant. Growing and developing our younger iwi members is a tribal priority. Manawa Hou is a four-day ‘your space in Participants our place’ hīkoi with an emphasis on building a cohort The hīkoi is targeted at rangatahi in years 11, 12, 13 of young people committed to their own and tribal (senior secondary students) who are registered with development, whānaukataka and Kāi Tahutaka. Place- Kāi Tahu, demonstrate leadership potential for their based learning will be the main characteristic of Manawa community and are committed to the kaupapa of Hou, with learning to be situated outdoors in the natural Manawa Hou. environment, on our marae and in other places of cultural significance with local rūnaka featuring heavily Please be aware that some activities will include in the programme delivery. Manawa Hou is an exciting physical challenges, so a basic level of fitness and opportunity that encourages rangatahi to get to know swimming skills will be required. Rakatahi should be their rūnaka and connect with other young leaders from capable of swimming at least 50 meters. across the motu. It is about connecting with our reo, our tikanga and the whenua, giving our Ngāi Tahu culture How to apply New Heart. Ngāi Tahu whānau and Papatipu Rūnanga with rangatahi in this age group can register their interest Activities with Merekara Henare by email on merekara.henare@ Each of the activities is designed to broaden rakatahi ngaitahu.iwi.nz or call 0800 524 8248. We’ll be back to knowledge and interest in Kāi Tahu history as well as you with important things like how to get there, consent becoming active in their local rūnaka. During the four forms, a gear list and a brief for caregivers/parents. day experience rakatahi will be involved in a range of activities including: Check out that magic that is Manawa Hou on Facebook • Exploring Kāi Tahutaka, te reo and tikaka through for updates, photos and more. place-based activities • Increasing rakatahi involvement, awareness and connectivity with the local takiwā • Meeting other Kāi Tahu rakatahi • Engaging with tribal leadership at a whānau, hapū and Iwi level.

37 Support your Whānau: free training to help them quit smoking Smoking Cessation Practitioner Training for Māori

For Māori wanting to quit smoking, friends and whānau are a key Ngā Ratonga Hauora Māori, Canterbury District Health Board Māori Health Service support, especially when they staff, who have completed the Smoking Cessation Practitioner Training understand how to help and work with the person quitting. Smoking kills around half of all people who smoke, and it cancer and respiratory disease among Māori people. is the cause of much ill-health. Māori are badly impacted “Just one person being trained can result in a lot of people by disease caused by smoking as more Māori smoke than getting access to NRT and many whānau starting on the road any other ethnic group in New Zealand. to quitting smoking,” she says. The smoking rate for Māori in Canterbury is 38 per Three courses have already been held and were very cent which is more than double the rate for non-Māori. successful with lots of positive feedback and “everyone really Nationally, Māori women have the highest smoking rates, enjoying being together”. at 49 per cent. Children are badly affected, as they are at The free two-day training is provided by Brenda Chilvers, Te high risk of becoming smokers themselves if they are in a Whanau-a-Apanui me Te Aupouri. Because the course is by whānau where their role models smoke. Māori, for Māori “there is a trust and safety” and a special āori interested in helping bond between participants, Lynore says. others to quit smoking, is now available and those who CDHB Kaitiaki Oncology, Theona Ireton, completed the do the course become authorised quitcard providers, a course last year and says it was “amazing”. Since then she has written 10-20 NRT prescriptions. Being a smoker does not prevent anyone from enrolling in Theona is still smoking, but says the information she got about the course which is run by Māori and is based on tikanga cigarette smoke has made her much more aware of the risks Māori. Graduates will be able to write out quit cards for involved, what cigarette smoke contains and how it affects subsidised nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches herself and her mokopuna. She is also aware that some people and gum/lozenges and explain how to use them. They make many quit attempts before they successfully quit. will also discover and understand all the ways that they “I have not been successful yet, but, I will stop eventually. can help the smoker to quit successfully. If necessary they Every time I try to quit I learn something new.” will be able to refer them for more intensive cessation To register for the next course, please contact Lynore Weeks treatment by a cessation service, such as Aukati KaiPaipa. at 378-6861 or [email protected] Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) Smoking Quitline, 0800-778-778 or www.quit.org.nz Cessation Co-ordinator, Lynore Weeks (Ngai Tahu), says www.helpingothersquit.org.nz it is critically important for Māori to address the smoking issue as smoking causes high rates of heart disease, lung

38 Pānui

Ngāi Tahu provide guidance for environment and cultural decisions in wider Canterbury On Friday 1 March, the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan The outstanding designs and layout were developed by (IMP) was lodged with Environment Canterbury, and Hori Mataki, Ariki Creative and Joanna Petrie, Smile. other local authorities at a ceremony hosted at Tuahiwi The rūnanga created the Mahaanui IMP to assist them Marae. in participating in natural resource and environmental management in their takiwā. It covers the area from The lodgement of the Mahaanui IMP is a significant the Hurunui River in the north, through Christchurch milestone for the six papatipu rūnanga who created the and Banks Peninsula, south to the Hakatere/Ashburton plan – Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki), River. Koukourārata, Ōnuku, Wairewa and Taumutu – working together through their environmental company, The Mahaanui IMP provides a values-based framework, Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and facilitated by Dyanna Jolly including a manawhenua statement from each rūnanga, Consulting. objectives and policies for the management of natural resources from a regional perspective and also a catchment basis.

It will guide councils and other agencies on Ngāi Tahu values, issues and aspirations for the recognition, protection and management of taonga and cultural interests.

Left to right: Iaean Cranwell, Selwyn Councillor Sarah Walter, ECan Commissioner, David Caygill, Christchurch Mayor Bob Tuahiwi upoko Rakiihia Tau. Parker, Waimakariri Mayor, David Ayers and Hurunui District Council Deputy Mayor, Michael Malthus.

Te Tohu o Tū Taiaha Wānanga Te Tohu o Tū Taiaha Wānanga to be held at Hakatere Marae, SH1, Ashburton 21-25 April 2013. Wānanga for men, and boys aged nine and over.

These type of wānanga have been successfully running in Ōtautahi and beyond for 24 years and are always extremely popular. This wānanga is being held in honour of the 28th Māori Battalion.

A ‘kura wero’ is to be held at this marae – our long term intention is to replenish local marae with their own ‘kai wero’.

Cost – $80 – registration and full payment required by 17 April.

To get a registration form and brochure – email Huata Martindale at [email protected]

39 A $1m boost from government late last year helped to create scholarships for He Toki students, which includes full fee support, support from a Māori support team, help with work placement and a $1,000 apprenticeship grant. The investment also created two new He Toki roles, an apprenticeship coordinator and a dedicated skills broker.

Sharlane Smitheram Manawatu started her He Toki ki Trading up – He Toki ki te Rika te Rika (Māori Trades Training) Painting and Decorating Late in January over 60 new students joined He Toki ki course just four weeks ago and she couldn’t believe the te Rika – the Māori trades training programme at CPIT. courses were free and the amount of support you get.

He Toki is a 12 to 20 week Māori pre-trade training “The support offered to us is awesome. We have people course that Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, CPIT and Hawkins here at CPIT telling employers to come in and check us Construction have been running for the last two-years. out. I’m telling everyone about it,” she says. He Toki covers pre-trade programmes in carpentry, painting and decorating, plasterboard, plumbing and Only five weeks into the course several of our He Toki drain laying. He Toki students are taught at CPIT’s students have already found work experience and Trades and Innovation campus and learn in a cultural apprenticeship opportunities. Sharlene is one of these environment, which involves tikanga and use of te reo. lucky students.

Since joining He Toki the students have been busy “I’ve been offered a job and I haven’t even finished yet,” learning their trade as well as completing their work she says. readiness passport. She wants to encourage more young Māori to enter He Carpentry student Martin Frost (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Moki) Toki programmes to make a better life for themselves says the training has been going well so far and he and their whānau. hopes to stay on for another semester to get better at his trade. “I’ve been talking to my brother about it and pushing him to get involved too. I want us all to show what we as “Everybody is really positive, the teaching has been Māori can do,” she says. great, everyone just gets in there and gets it done. On Friday 5 April from 6pm-8pm He Toki are holding “I am thinking I will stay on and continue my study, I am an open evening for anyone who is interested in in a good flow now and if I keep studying I will be more trades training. Come along to find out more about valuable to employers.” the programmes, hear from guest speaker Tā Mark Solomon and take a tour of CPIT’s trades campus. Call 0800 24 24 76 to RSVP.

Ariana Tikao at the Jazz Festival Ariana Tikao is performing at the Cavell Leitch New Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu/Kāti Irakehu) performs Māori Zealand Jazz and Blues Festival on Wednesday 3 April folk with her own ethereal twist, using taonga puoro and at 1pm. even an appalachian dulcimer and will be accompanied by Ben Lemi Wood and Alistair Fraser.

She will be performing in the Jazz for Lunch series at the Geo Dome in North Hagley Events Village. Tickets ($10) available now at http://www.dashtickets.co.nz/ event/nzkg2100d

Ariana's latest album has been well received since its release last November. It can be purchased via her website on www.arianatikao.com. You can also watch her stunning videos there created by Louise Potiki Bryant.

Ariana Tikao photo taken by Aaron Smale.

40 Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirations Group The Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirations Group (PRAG) is This process helped set priorities for Te Rūnanga now embarking on a refresh process to: revisit rūnanga in 2011 and 2012 in terms of Papatipu Rūnanga aspirations, make any necessary adjustments, and development, for example the Marae Development Fund prioritise the tasks for the year. was established to support the rebuild, renovation and maintenance of papatipu marae. Another initiative was Background the environmental entity grants. In 2010 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu initiated a participatory process to develop a framework to support Your Te Rūnanga representative is leading this process. Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga. This process aims to inform future strategy and support vision 2025. If you require further information about the Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirations Group, please make contact Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga Aspirations were presented to with your Te Rūnanga representative or your Papatipu Te Rūnanga in June 2010. Rūnanga.

PRAG reviewed all the presentations and found that while every Papatipu Rūnanga had their own unique history, vision, work and voice there were many common priorities across the all the papatipu rūnanga:

• Marae development • Whānau development – social, education, health • Economic development • Cultural development • Environment • Rūnanga capacity • Restoration and research.

Christchurch earthquake anniversary People all over Christchurch and Aotearoa held a memorial day enjoyed waka ama, schools sang and as minute’s silence to reflect and remember those who a community they all commemorated the anniversary passed away on 22 February 2011. together.

Members of He Oranga Pounamu were at the North Below is an extract from a poem that was read aloud New Brighton earthquake memorial day. Whānau at the during the memorial day.

Kia Kaha Christchurch – Love Andrea Cummings The light at the end of the tunnel This never ending nightmare Yet I will fight fades with each aftershock This long drawn out fight I will go on There’s time I swear It seems forever And we will rise again. I feel like giving up Yet only been two years I feel so trapped so overwhelmed But only 5 or 10 to go All these trials and tribulations Claustrophobia soon kicks in No problems, yeah right! Could have broken me Will we last, will we make it Should have broken me To see Christchurch rise again I feel so helpless so hopeless and What’s changed you ask? Or will the banks foreclose so sad My choice, that’s what. Insurance turn their backs So many futures plans and dreams We mustn’t let them Dashed through no fault of our own. I can choose to let them win We cannot fail Or I can choose Or all will be lost for good It’s all so sad it’s all so glum To use them for my gain It’s just so hard, so big a job The forecast rather bleak To use them to help others I can’t do it all alone. More shocks, more failures more Going through the same pain. woes are still to shadow our doors. Yet many many many others are It’s made me stronger trying just as hard Where can I turn It’s made me care But getting nowhere too Where can I look For those I don’t know When will the fortunes change to see a future here I have a voice I have a heart When will the tide turn our way. When all I see is broken sewers and And I’ll do that all I can. pipes in every crack and nook.

41 For contributions to Te Pānui Rūnaka, email: [email protected] or phone: Adrienne Rewi 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. Graphic Design by Ariki Creative.

Rūnaka Directory Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Ph: 03 328 9415 Em: [email protected] Kaikōura Rūnanga Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Ph: 03 319 6523 Ph: 03 365 3281 Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected]

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Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Ph: 03 615 9646 Em: [email protected]

Te Rūnanga o Waihao Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Ph: 03 689 4726 Ph: 03 465 7300 Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Ph: 03 439 4816 Em: [email protected] Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Hokonui Rūnanga Ph/fax: 03 974 0215 Ph: 03 208 7954 Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Ph: 03 478 0352 Em: [email protected] Awarua Rūnanga Waihōpai Rūnaka Ph: 03 212 8652 Ph: 03 216 9074 Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected]

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Ngāi Tahu ki Tāmaki Makaurau Ngāi Tahu ki Whanganui Ngāi Tahu ki Wairau Ngāi Tahu ki Waikato Sue Nicoll Corinne Te Au Watson Paula Jowers Jane Stevens Ph: (09) 5702405 Ph: 06 3484809 Ph: 03 5785083 Ph: 07 8245992 Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected]

Ngāi Tahu ki Rotorua Ngāi Tahu ki Horowhenua – Kāpiti Ngāi Tahu ki Te Tairāwhiti Ngāi Tahu ki Wairarapa Anita Smith Amiria Whiterod Vernice Waata-Amai Karen Bast Ph: 07 345 8375 or 021 0365107 Ph: 06 364 5992 Ph: 06 868 7195 Ph: 06 378 8737 Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Em: [email protected] Em: maungateitei_hikurangi_ [email protected] Ngāi Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Ngāi Tahu ki Taranaki Ngāi Tahu ki Piripane (Brisbane) Joe Briggs Virginia Hina Vicky Va’a Ph: 07 578 5997 Ph: 0211353493 Ph: 0061455026633 Kim Rahiri - [email protected] taranaki.ngā[email protected] Em: [email protected]

42 ABOUT LET’S KAIAPOI MAORI TALK RESERVE 873

Development Within Kaiapoi Maori Reserve 873 Your Views on the Options

The Waimakariri District Council wants to address the rights and duties arising from the Canterbury Purchase (Kemp’s Deed – 1848) and the Crown Grant that established Kaiapoi Maori Reserve 873. The Council has also resolved to change its District Plan with this objective in mind and to undertake Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua public consultation on issues and options for development as a basis for such a plan change. Ph: 03 615 9646 Em: [email protected] Five possible forms of development have been identified which would provide for additional housing options within the reserve area. Any one or any combination of these could be a possibility. We want your feedback on the options We’ve prepared a background report which provides some of the details and discusses issues. We’ve also brought together other material which could provides further relevant information. A summary leaflet, the report and other supporting material are available from all Council Service Centres and libraries (Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford), the Runanga office at Tuahiwi and you can also download them from the Council website waimakariri.govt.nz. We’ll be holding an information drop-in session at the Tuahiwi Marae onTuesday 16 April 2013 from 2:30pm – 7:30pm for you to find out more about the options and give us your thoughts. Please join us. The feedback we get from you will help to determine proposed District Plan changes. Those changes will then be put out for public consultation before any changes to the District Plan are confirmed.

Write to us at: If you have any questions or would like to Waimakariri District Council know more please contact: Private Bag 1005, Rangiora Bruce Thompson, phone 03 311 8900, email [email protected] or email [email protected] or Tammy McMahon and let us know what you think. email [email protected]

43 Whakaahua Tīpuna/Whānau

This is a photo of the Meihana whānau. If you are able to provide names or information about this photo, please contact Arapata Reuben, Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit on 0800 KAI TAHU.