Congratulations
In October, Ash Reihana (Ngāi Tahu -Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Māmoe) competed in a softball tournament in Australia as a member of the New Zealand International Softball Academy (ISA) U15 squad. The group travelled to the Gold Coast, where they trained and played warm-up games for five days. They then flew to Adelaide and played in the U17 Australian Labour Day Tournament where they finished second.
Ash had a fantastic time and would like to thank all his family who made this trip possible for him. He played hard, learnt some great skills and made some awesome new friends. His proud parents were lucky enough to watch him from the side lines.
Congratulations also to Māui Brennan of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri, who finished the year by receiving eight academic excellence awards, two certificates for first in his year and an outstanding achievement award. Māui you worked hard, you stayed on the kaupapa and you achieved your goals.
This year his achievements included; coming first in music for his year, accounting first equal, plus excellence in English, mathematics, science, religious education, music, and accounting. He was also the recipient of the outstanding achievement award in recreation and wellbeing.
Ash in action.
Ash Reihana.
Hīkoi to Kaikōura
On 30 October, we went on a hīkoi to Kaikōura on a bright and sunny day.
There were 14 of us ‘youngies.’ What a day. We left Tuahiwi at 9am after Aroha Hohepera said karakia. We had a lovely bus driver – his name was Paul. The scenery was lovely. Going through Waipara there were acres and acres of young grapevines, and further on there were many acres of black currants. The mountains were covered in the yellow flowers of gorse and broom– it was just a mass of yellow in the background.
We arrived at Mangamaunu at around 11.30am and there were two vans at the bottom of the hill waiting to take us up. We had a pōwhiri then kai. It was such a lovely spread that they gave us. After kai Aunty Phyllis gave us a kōrero about Mangamaunu. Then we went off with the master of ceremonies and we heard all about Kaikōura.
It was very interesting – Maurice you were marvellous. I think we would all go on another hīkoi, so let us know when you go again. Thank you very much. My moko Shirley (Lady) said she learnt more on our trip than she did at school. So, once again Maurice and whānau thank you very much. Oh by the way did the kaikōrero manage to get his hat back? Love you all. Nā K.K.K.
Patricia Anglem and Pani Ruwhiu.
Kaumātua enjoying a catch up at Mangamaunu.
Maurice sharing some local history.
Kaumātua outing to Ngāi Tahu Farms
If you haven’t already done so, please call Tania at the office to book your seat on the bus for our hīkoi to Ngāi Tahu Farms on Thursday 27 November. The bus will leave Tuahiwi at 9am – don’t be late. Lunch will be hosted by Ngāi Tahu Property at their offices in Show Place. It will be followed by a visit to some of the Ngāi Tahu – owned properties around the city – an action – packed day.
Kaumātua weekly activities
The final computer sesssion for the year will be Monday 1 December. Please contact Tania in the office to find out what other activities we have planned for December.
Seeking whānau
Kia ora koutou, my name is Alana Smith and I am the daughter of Peter Smith (son of Mary Ferguson). I am trying to connect with family members of Stephanie Scoringe or Elizabeth/Peti Loper. Peti is a daughter of Tieke Teone Loper and Sally Harpur. I am from the line of Koukou, Te Kapa and Hinepunui.
If you have any knowledge or are able to share stories and help me with my whakapapa, please feel free to contact me on 021 309 887 or email me at [email protected].
I would love to meet and connect with my whānau.
Nā Alana Smith.