ABOUT NGĀI TAHU–ABOUT NEW ZEALAND–ABOUT YOU MAKARIRI/WINTER 2019 $7.95 82 DEVOTED TO DANCE Piki Hine Jas Pou Hora Murihiku 99.6 Otautahi 90.5 Timaru 89.1 Kaikoura 90.7 Otakou 95 Sky 423 ii TE KARAKA MAKARIRI 2019 www.tahufm.com 0800 100 905 MAKARIRI/WINTER 2019 82 10 DEVOTED TO DANCE Kaituhi Ila Couch talks to sisters Mileena and Arawyn Allan-Griffiths about their passion for ballet, which has led to Mileena winning a coveted spot in the NGĀ HAU Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition in New York. E WHĀ FROM THE 14 BEYOND THE COWSHED EDITOR 28-year-old Ash-Leigh Campbell has already made a name for herself in the primary sector, as the Technical Farm Manager for Ngāi Tahu Farming and the chair of the national New Zealand Young Farmers. Nā Arielle Monk. As we go to print with this issue of 16 ORANGA TAMARIKI – TE KARAKA, Oranga Tamariki continues to be at the forefront of media attention. WHERE TO FROM HERE? In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Oranga Tamariki, Te Rūnanga As is often the case the coverage is largely condemning of the actions of the organisa- o Ngāi Tahu must use the strategic partnership signed in November 2018 tion and its leadership. I am sure there are to protect our most vulnerable – those Ngāi Tahu tamariki who are in care. many success stories to counter these but Kaituhi Anna Brankin reports. I guess they don’t make for such sensational headlines. On page 16 Where to from here? 20 WHEN LIFE IS THE LEARNING is an eloquently written piece by Anna Over the last few years, three cohorts of learners have taken part in Te Hōkai Nui, Brankin that explores the challenges for a qualification that allows mature and experienced Ngāi Tahu whānau members the iwi as we move forward in our stra- to gain formal recognition for skills that they have already acquired throughout tegic partnership with Oranga Tamariki – their career. Nā Kim Victoria. a partnership founded in a shared aspiration to work together to reduce the numbers of 20 Ngāi Tahu tamariki in care. While there is clearly a long way to go, it is impor- tant to remain mindful that transforma- tional change is an evolutionary journey – it doesn’t happen overnight and it certainly doesn’t happen in isolation. Te Hōkai Nui is an exemplar of what can be achieved with the right attitude and the right partnership. This iwi-led initiative with Otago Polytechnic has produced 56 Applied Business Management degree graduates over the past three years – an opportunity for a higher educational attainment that would not have otherwise existed for many of those on the programme. Read more on page 20. And, embracing the digital age, Maru Nihoniho is a wahine putting a new spin on reaching and engaging with tamariki and rangatahi – she’s all about big ideas and out of the box thinking – using interactive technology to develop resources (games and apps) with a kaupapa Māori cultural lens to attract our kids. Her most recent project SPARX is a resource designed to support young people suffering from mental health issues. You can read her journey on page 28. Nā ADRIENNE ANDERSON WAAKA 24 FESTIVAL OF COLOUR – WĀNAKA Every autumn the small township of Wānaka is taken over by the Festival of Colour, celebrating a diverse range of speakers, musical acts, performing arts groups, and artists. Kaituhi James Harding shares his experiences at this year’s festival. 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