13
Apr 2017

Aunty Pat

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We have had both a bad and good month, with our mate and then hui, but condolences to all, as the saying goes, cheer up, all will be ok.

Well, as for our ‘hui weeks,’ all is good. We have dear old June’s Birthday and my moko David-Mark, who travelled down from Huntly with his family. So it will be a good two days celebrating. The next day will be a sad one for a whānau who has lost a loved one.

As this is written, today is all celebration at 233 Tuahiwi Road. Tents are going up, cars in and out, children’s toys all getting put up. So busy, a lovely day will be had by all. [Read more…]

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13
Apr 2017

Aoraki Bound

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I’ve been back in the ‘real’ world now for two weeks and the memories of Aoraki Bound are still fresh.  Our group is still keeping in contact and the practises are still a part of me, from wearing a watch and going for a quick dip after a run to daily karakia, using my reo and continuing with my own wānanga. My desire to learn, connect and stay true to my values and goals is still strong. So is my dislike for canned corned beef. That’s probably the only experience I’m not keen to repeat. I knew I’d learn and experience a lot but I didn’t expect this hīkoi to have such a profound impact. I knew I’d follow in the footsteps of my ancestors, that I’d get fitter and not smoke and not touch my phone for a whole 20 days. I didn’t expect to let so much go. You are given a lot and you give a lot of yourself. It’s a humbling experience. The sharing of knowledge, experience, feelings and understanding from our facilitators and group-mates was really special. It is the kind of special that can sound a bit cheesy when you’re trying to explain it back here in this world, but that doesn’t detract from how cool it was and is. If you get the opportunity to go – take it.
Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua. Nā Saelyn Guyton. [Read more…]

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11
Apr 2017

Mana Whenua Education Facilitator

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Mātauraka Mahaanui
Ko Te Poho o Tamatea, ko Maungataniwha ōku maunga
Ko Rāpaki o Te Rakiwhakaputa, ko Mangamuka ōku marae.
Ko Ngāi Tahu, ko Ngā Puhi ōku iwi
Ko Ron rāua ko Elaine Dell ōku mātua
Ko Janina Konia tōku ingoa. [Read more…]

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11
Apr 2017

Ngāti Wheke news

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Kia ora koutou katoa, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke funding for charitable purposes will be available in April. To be eligible for grants you need to be a non-profit organisation or an individual who will not gain profit from the grant, with involvement in activities within the Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke takiwā in the areas of health, welfare, environment, youth, religious, arts and culture. For more information please contact the office on the number listed below. Planning is underway for this event and we will advise full details in the next Te Pānui Rūnaka. [Read more…]

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11
Apr 2017

Makaawhio news

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Kāi Tahu, tēnā koutou.
Nei rā te whakamiha ki a koutou o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou. Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā tini mate, kua hika mai, kua hika atu.  Ki a koutou katoa i hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai, haere, haere, haere atu rā.  Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki a rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou, ka huri anō ki a tātou o te ao takata. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

The weather gods have continued to send us a mixed bag of weather here on Poutini. Although there have been some hints of raumati here, with Tamanui-te-raki shining brightly, we have also had more than our fair share of rain, which is keeping everything looking green and lush. [Read more…]

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09
Apr 2017

Upcoming Ngāti Waewae events

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Karanga wānanga

Te Rito o Te Reo – Te Kākano – The Seed
A beginner’s course in karanga is being offered free to all women who wish to learn about the sacred art form. This course is being delivered by Liz Kereru (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) who has many years’ experience in teaching and delivery of karanga. No te reo or previous experience required, just a keen enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn. Come and learn in a safe environment where a wide range of kaupapa will be covered. Holistic methods of teaching will bring about individual empowerment and personal gratification for each wahine. Areas of study include: Māori World View – Te Ao Mārama, tikanga practices of the marae, pōwhiri protocols, te reo Māori, tikanga of karanga, karakia, waiata, pūrākau, mana wahine concepts to build your confidence and competency in karanga. This will be noho-based delivery four times during the year. [Read more…]

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09
Apr 2017

Aquafabulous

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Kia ora whānau, he mihi mahana ki a koutou. Aquafabulous has started for the year with a big splash, lots of laughter and bucket-loads of fun. I have been working with staff at the Hokitika pool and we have put together a totally new and exciting class. We have added a te reo component and music that you will know and love. Wai Korikori Tinana is suitable for all levels of fitness and we encourage you to go at your own pace and kua mutu when you are ready. New faces and new whānau are absolutely welcome, nau mai, haere mai. The bigger the rōpū, the bigger the splash. [Read more…]

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07
Apr 2017

Ngāti Waewae news

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Ngā mate

Georgina Hilda Mary (Tilly) 14.05.33-15.01.17
Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa,
Mummy was the last born of 17 children to Hopene Mason and Rititia Tainui and lived her entire life at Arahura. She was married to Hector Tainui (Spud) for 64yrs and they had one son (deceased) and five daughters. Later in life she attended a Te Hiringa three year te reo course in Greymouth with Ranui Ngarimu as her tutor. As a result, Mummy went on to tutor her own classes at Arahura for three years and then taught beginners at Westland High School using the Te Ātārangi method for 17yrs. Mummy was nominated for a Kingi Ihaka Award and won it for her dedication to te reo – her whānau were so proud of her winning. [Read more…]

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06
Apr 2017

Pānui

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Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Steering Committee

He karanga tēnei ki a koutou ngā kaimahi whakairo, ā, ki a koutou ngā kaimahi raranga.

E pōwhiritia nei ngā kaiwhakairo me ngā kairaranga
Ngāi Tahu kia haere i te raupapa wānanga e tu ana i tēnei tau, kia kotahi ai ki te whakawhiti kōrero, ā, ki te whakatakoto i te ara kia ahu whakamua i te tautuhinga paerewa Ngāi Tahu mō te whakairo me te raranga.
Tēnei ko ngā rā me ngā wāhi. Rēhita koutou i a: [email protected] Waea: 027 438 2625

An invitation to all Ngāi Tahu carvers and weavers to attend a series of wānanga being held this year to discuss and progress the setting of Ngāi Tahu standards for carving and weaving. Below are the dates and venues. Register your interest at: [email protected] Mobile: 027 438 2625

  • May 12 – 14, Ōnuku
  • June 30 – July 2, Kaikōura
  • September 8 – 10, Arahura
  • November 3 – 05, Ōraka Aparima

Miriama Evans, Chair
Ngāi Tahu Carvers and Weavers Steering Committee.

Taieri Blk C Sub 5

Date: 21 April 2017
Time: 11am
Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk A Sub 5

Date: 20 April 2017
Time: 1pm
Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk C Sub 3

Date: 20 April 2017
Time: 3pm
Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Taieri Blk C Sub 4

Date: 21 April 2017
Time: 9am
Location: Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Ground Floor, 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch

Te Tumu Paeroa

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06
Apr 2017

Celebrating the settlement of the Ngāi Tahu claim

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The year 2017 marks 20 years since Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu signed the Deed of Settlement at Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura.

This marked a significant moment in the 150-year journey to settle the tribe’s grievance with the Crown. Now, almost 20 years on from that milestone in Ngāi Tahu history, we’re taking time to remember and reflect on key events of Te Kēreme – the Ngāi Tahu Claim.

Throughout the year we will be working on a number of projects which pay tribute to those who fought tirelessly to progress Te Kēreme and enable the tribe to begin a post-settlement journey.

Leading up to Hui-a-Iwi in November, keep an eye on the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu website and our Facebook page for stories, videos and historic imagery telling the story of the road to settlement. Watch this space! [Read more…]

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04
Apr 2017

Try-Whānau 2017

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The second annual Try-Whānau event took place in Bluff on Sunday 12 February. Try-Whānau encompasses a healthy community event. In alignment with the previous year, Try-Whānau was a smokefree, alcohol free, violence free community event that encouraged whānau participation across all fitness levels, generations – from kaumātua to pēpi. The whānau festival was held at the celebrated Oyster Festival site on the corner of Barrow and Lee Streets which provided the site for registrations, fun activities, food and market stalls, mirimiri (massage) as well as the bike-run/walk transition zone and finish line. [Read more…]

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04
Apr 2017

Hokonui news

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Te Ara Reo Māori

This year in partnership with the Southern Institute of Technology the Hokonui Rūnanga is hosting the Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori for staff and whānau. We are all enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and awesome opportunity to kōrero Māori together.

Staff and whānau Te Ara Reo Māori class.

Staff and whānau Te Ara Reo Māori class.

Mātauranga

With students starting back, many schools in the area hosted pōwhiri and it was a very busy time for some of our kaumātua and whānau supporting them. The effort put into welcoming the new students and staff at the schools was fabulous and it was a great platform for our rangatahi to showcase tikanga and be inclusive of the whole school.

Pōwhiri at St Peters College Gore. From left: Kate Nicholson, Vanessa Edwards, Leora Edwards, John Rogerson, Tailah Robinson, Terry Stott and Grace Rogerson.

Pōwhiri at St Peters College Gore. From left: Kate Nicholson, Vanessa Edwards, Leora Edwards, John Rogerson, Tailah Robinson, Terry Stott and Grace Rogerson.

First aid training

It was time to refresh or learn basic first aid at the rūnanga this month.

Terry Stott and Melissa Dennis practicing at First Aid training.

Terry Stott and Melissa Dennis practicing at First Aid training.

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02
Apr 2017

Mihimihi to Kaiwhakahaere

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Sunday 5 March was a warm day, and with equally warm hearts around 60 whānau from Puketeraki, Moeraki and Ōtākou gathered at Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Marae to acknowledge and farewell Tā Mark Solomon on his departure as Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative and Kaiwhakahaere. Mark did not stand for re-election for Kaikōura bringing 18 years of service as Kaiwhakahaere to an end. Speeches of thanks and aroha were expressed and superb kai was served by Aroha and her team, complemented by the harmonious and very polished performance of waiata and poi by He Waka Kōtuia. Tā Mark spoke of how he became Kaiwhakahaere and the joys and challenges of the role since. He is still deputy chairman of the Canterbury DHB Board, and board member of Te Ohu Kai Moana, the Māori Fisheries Trust. Thank you Mark, we wish you and your whānau well. [Read more…]

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02
Apr 2017

Children’s Day

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Hokonui celebrated Children’s Day on 5 March with over 1200 tamariki and whānau attending the free community event. Activities included: ice skating, swimming, face painting, water fights, pony rides and sausage sizzles.

The Hokonui Rūnanga ran a successful stall and the stencilled tā moko face painting was a big hit as well as the poi making station. Over 200 poi were made at the event, it was awesome seeing the tamariki lining up for their tā moko. [Read more…]

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01
Apr 2017

Wānaka Tukutuku – Whiria Kā Aho ki Puketeraki

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The second Wānaka Tukutuku was held in our weaving room 3 – 5 March, with 14 wāhine and one tāne present. Most of the weavers had attended the November hui which made the time together more relaxed. Our three new members were very excited to meet up with us all – two were from Wānaka and one from Milton.

The plan now is to do a harvest on the West Coast to gather kiekie later in the year. I have also had an offer from a local weaver to teach piupiu to our rōpū, which covers a lot of skills to learn in the making of same. [Read more…]

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01
Apr 2017

Te Hereka Waka

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We had a fabulous day – the pōwhiri included a speech from the Governor General Dame Patsy Reedy, presented by Lieutenant-commander Ian Marshall, the RNZN resident Naval Officer; Minister Hon Te Ururoa Flavell made light of the situation when the bag of koha broke and coins fell out over the ground much to everyone’s humour; He Waka Kōtuia led the waiata and later gave a very polished performance for everyone’s enjoyment. [Read more…]

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01
Apr 2017

Te Tai o Araiteuru farewell Tā Mark Solomon

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The afternoon of Sunday 5 March saw rūnaka members from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Moeraki Rūnanga and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, along with whanauka from Arowhenua and Waihao, gather at Puketeraki Marae to express their appreciation to Tā Mark following his departure as kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Tā Mark was accompanied by hākui Ranui Ngarimu as he has been on many occasions in the past. With them was also Ranui’s daughter Mere Karaka. [Read more…]

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31
Mar 2017

Ko Aoraki ko tātou, ko tātou ko Aoraki

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This year I was presented with the opportunity to take part in Aoraki Bound and I grabbed the challenge with both hands, and tried really hard not to think about the reality of what I was about to do!

Aoraki Bound was everything and more than I expected it to be. Since I have been back everyone has been asking “What was it like?”, “What were your highlights?”. They have proven to be very hard questions to answer. For those who know me well, the best answer I have is – there wasn’t a single minute when I didn’t want to be there. I can honestly say this is the truth, every activity, every bit of pain, every laugh and conversation, every challenge, every person all contributed to an absolutely indescribable 20 days of adventure. [Read more…]

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31
Mar 2017

CD launch

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Nā Te Ao CD Launch was a huge success and enjoyed by all the whānau who attended. The patron and kaumātua of Whetu Ariki Charitable Trust and one of the few surviving members of Te Whetu Ariki o Kahukura was called onto Tuahiwi Marae by Reimona Crofts and Ranui Ngarimu, who is also a former member of Whetū Ariki.

The launch brought whānau together from Arowhenua, Waihao, Moeraki, Rāpaki and Waitaha who travelled up from their hapū, I would like to extend my gratitude and aroha to you all for travelling so far. It was an absolute pleasure reconnecting with you and presenting you with your personally signed CD. [Read more…]

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30
Mar 2017

Education grants

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Ngā pūtea Māhaki mātauraka

Our Komiti Mātauraka wishes to announce that we have a range of scholarships available. Applications are now being accepted for the following pūtea tautoko. Application forms can be accessed via the rūnaka website or by contacting the office.

Whaia te mātauraka

Secondary boarding school scholarship
These scholarships are open to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered students attending secondary boarding school (especially Māori boarding schools), who meet a set of criteria aimed at demonstrating commitment to kaupapa Māori, our rūnanga, hapū and iwi. An application pack can be accessed via the rūnanga office. Applications close 31 March 2017. [Read more…]

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