He pēpi
Tainui Mason Joseph Coakley was born on 28 May, weighing 8lbs 14oz.
Matua Ant and Crystal are so proud. A moko for Karen and Michael Coakley, Karen and Hemi Mason, and Des Mahuika. Mokonui for Hector and Hilda Tainui. Congratulations to the whānau.
Tainui Mason Joseph Coakley.
Nau mai haere mai ki te ao mārama ki a Amaia-Leigh. We warmly welcome Amaia-Leigh Kahurangi Nicholson the first great-great-mokopuna of the late Priscilla and David Stone to our whānau. Amaia-Leigh is the daughter of Tiarnii Johnson-Stone and Tamaingarunga Nicholson, a first mokopuna for Jasmine and Tom and first great-mokopuna for Myra and Karl Stone.
Amaia-Leigh Kahurangi Nicholson with her parents.
Three new mokopuna for Tāua Hapeti Stone
Areka is the first son for Jenileigh and Jason Turuwhenua and little brother for Kura and Maia. Nixie Te Koha is the first daughter for Juanita and Nigel Arts and little sister for Manu, and Alandria is the first daughter for Rachel and Bobbi Teina Hepi and little sister for Wharekauri.
Left to right: Areka Turuwhenua (3 months) with his Ōtautahi cuzzies Nixie Te Koha (5 months) and Alandria Wikitoria (7 months).
Mila Ngarimu
A new great-mokopuna for Mavis Karena, mokopuna for Crocket and Tonianne and beautiful first daughter for Sheryl and Tem Ngarimu. Tēnā koutou ki te whānau whānui, ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou.
Mila Ngarimu.
Jan (nèe Faith) and Tony Smith (of Christchurch, currently in New Delhi) announce the arrival of their fifth mokopuna, little Madison Rae, to Teone and Hannah Smith, on 15 May, in New Plymouth. Her two brothers, Bryn and Olly are very happy to welcome her into their home.
Maddie at four weeks.
Matariki 2013
In conjunction with Te Iho Awhi Rito Social Services, we hosted about 75 people for Matariki celebrations. We had performances from Gore High School, Mataura Kia Ngawari Te Kōhanga Reo and Te Ara Tika Kōhanga. It was a great day and we wish to thank all those involved who made the day of celebration one to remember.
Everyone enjoys the Matariki celebrations.
Tamariki enjoying their day out.
Mahi toi – kōwhaiwhai
The second of our mahi toi wānanga was held on Sunday 9 June. This wānanga was focused on kōwhaiwhai. Matene Climie gave an informative presentation about kōwhaiwhai and then introduced some exercises to develop our basic drawing techniques. The tamariki were the primary artists for the day; preparing their boards, tracing kōwhaiwhai patterns and painting them. They were excellent artists, naturally expressing themselves. Some worked quickly in a confident and relaxed way, while others took their time and were very careful and attentive to detail. They all enjoyed each other’s company. Kei runga noa atu koutou, tamariki mā.
We’ll continue our kōwhaiwhai wānanga at our next hui on 14 July. We’ll be focusing on refining our individual boards and designing and painting a large Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtaki kōwhaiwhai board. There have been a number of ideas discussed for the kaupapa and pattern for our major kōwhaiwhai, so watch this space.
Ngakau Cook-Porter and Aniwaniwa Cook.
Tahu and Te Waikahua Paki and Nukuroa Rikihana.
Tiakihuia Mei Climie with Tahu and Nukuroa in the background.
Matene Climie.
Tātou ki te whutupōro
This is a new initiative that is a part of our Whānau Haereka programme. Whānau Haereka are opportunities for families to spend time together strengthening their te reo Māori bonds between te reo speaking families and building friendships between parents and between tamariki in te reo Māori. Tātou ki te Whutupōro targeted whānau who use te reo – from beginners to advanced levels. There were two haereka, Ōtautahi – Canterbury Crusaders versus the Blues and Ōtepoti – Otago Highlanders versus the Blues. Both home teams won- maybe something to do with the tautoko our rōpū provided? Whānau enjoyed pre-game banner making, face painting, chant creating and eating parehe – pizza. Check out the whakaahua ātaahua on our KMK – Kotahi Mano Kāika facebook page (more photos to be uploaded Ōtautahi whānau).
Karawhuia – let it rip
Rutua – Tackle
Ōtepoti/Otago Chant: Kaea: “Pato Pato” (Knock knock)
Rōpū: “Hosea” (who’s there…)
For all inquiries, registration forms or information on KMK initiatives please call the free phone 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 5248242) or check out our website www.kmk.maori.nz
All Black Hosea Gear meets some of the locals.
Tamati Ellison gets crowd support.
Whai Rawa profile
This month we are profiling two of our young Whai Rawa members, Lucie Maraea Russell and Monique Ataahua Russell. Whai Rawa spoke to Lucie and Monique’s parents, Jason and Fiona:
Age: Lucie (4) and Monique (8)
Occupation: Students and being cute
Papatipu Rūnanga: Arowhenua/Ōtākou
How long have you been in the Whai Rawa scheme? Around six years (for Monique)
How easy is it to save with Whai Rawa?
Super easy – we have direct credits every payday from our account to the girls’ accounts. It’s also easy for extended family to deposit into their deposit accounts at Westpac, which they often do on special occasions such as birthdays or Christmas.
What benefits and opportunities does Whai Rawa have for you and your whānau?
Firstly, we know that making tiny sacrifices now will mean big benefits for the girls when they are older, helping them to study at university or polytech, or to purchase their first homes. There are also major benefits in the balance ‘earnings’ (like interest) and the monetary rewards from Ngāi Tahu. We also feel that it gives our girls a link to Ngāi Tahu. We think of it a bit like a buy-in, showing our faith in the future of the iwi. We like that it is with Whai Rawa rather than an Australian-owned bank.
How will you use the Whai Rawa withdrawal for your benefit?
Study first; home ownership second.
Lucie (left) and her sister, Monique.