25
Oct 2016

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri

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In February 2016, I visited the property with members of my family. I saw that the property was in poor state. I know this was out of character of the lessee. On 1st June 2016 I wrote to the Māori Trustee the Responsible Trustee requesting information on the poor state of the property. No response was received. A second letter was sent to the Trustee requesting a meeting of owners to establish new Trustees.

The Trustee did not respond to my letters but did call a meeting of owners which was held in July 2016. The minutes of that meeting have not been made available.

My recollections of the key points are:

• The lease ended in November 2015.
• The lessee received a discounted rate on his lease in order to bring the property up to a good state of repair.
• The lessee has not paid the rent on the property for the final five years of his lease.
• The lessee has not maintained the property leaving it in a poor condition.
• The Māori Trustee has not informed the owners that the lease had terminated.
• The Māori Trustee did not know that the rent had NOT been paid.
• The Māori Trustee had not been aware that the land was NOT being maintained.
• The Māori Trustee had requested 12 months to recover the money owed and remedy the situation.

The following matters remain unresolved from the meeting of owners:

• The cost of bringing the land to an acceptable state at termination of the lease.
• An explanation of the breakdown in the relationship between the Responsible Trustee and the lessee.
• An explanation of why it took five years for the Māori Trustee to notice the rent was NOT being paid.
• An explanation as to why the Māori Trustee had not ensured the property had degraded to its current poor state.
• A plan to maintain the property in the interim period.

We request that an informal meeting of owners is convened to discuss the issues over the property:

OWNERS PLEASE MEET AT:

First Meeting
Venue Date Time
160 Tuahiwi Rd 27 November 2016 11.30 am

Second Meeting
Venue Date Time
Tuahiwi Marae 22nd January 2017 1.30 pm

Contacts
June Kemp 03 313 8509
Denise Hamilton 03 313 1256
Mahara Te Aika 03 424 1993

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23
Sep 2016

Awarua Rūnanga

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Contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with te Whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina:
03 212 6029 or email: [email protected]

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: [email protected] to request registration forms.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on
0800 524 8248.

We also encourage members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

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23
Sep 2016

Ōnuku Rūnanga

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Notice of annual general meetings

Notice of Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc. Soceity and Te Kāhui o Ōnuku Charitable Company Ltd. annual general meetings. To be held on 9 October, 10am, at Ōnuku Marae. Our general meeting will follow the AGMs.

Agenda items:

  • Appoint an auditor for 2016/17 (for Ōnuku and Te Kāhui)
  • To present and accept the audited financial accounts for the year ending 30 June 2016 (for Ōnuku and Te Kāhui)
  • Approve the annual report of the Officers (for Ōnuku)
  • Election of the dept. chairperson and secretary for Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc. Soc. and dept. chairperson, secretary and treasurer for the board of directors of Te Kāhui Ōnuku Charitable Company.

Nomination forms for all roles will be made available upon request to the office or by emailing: [email protected]. Forms must be returned to the office no later than 5pm on 3 October 2016.

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23
Sep 2016

Wairewa Rūnanga

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Tēnā tātou katoa,

He tika hoki kia mihi atu ki a rātou kua wehe atu ki te pō, rātou katoa kua kapo i te rika kaha o aituā, ā, rātou hoki i mate i kā pakaka nui o te ao, te tini me te mano o Kāi Tātou te iwi Māori i hikahika rā i kā motu kē o te ao, e pōua mā, e tāua mā, haere atu rā, haere atu rā, moe mai rā i te manaakitaka o ō koutou atua. Ki a Monty kōrua ko Rangi, haere atu rā e kā rakatira, moe mai, okioki mai, e kore rawa kōrua e warewaretia. Nō reira, waiho rātou ki a rātou, ko tātou ki a tātou, tēnā anō tātou katoa.

Ka roa haere kā rā, ka huri kā whakaaro ki te māra kai. Ka mōhiotia he raumati kai te haere mai. Ka huri ki kā kō, ka haere ki te rapu i kā kirikiri, kia pai ai te oneone. Kua tere hoki te inaka, kua haoa mai i kā kutu awa. Mauri ora ki a tātou.

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22
Sep 2016

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

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Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te mihi o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa. Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou 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.Tēnā anō tātou katoa.

Ka haere mai te wā kohaka. It may be wishful thinking, but it’s starting to feel like spring is in the air. Kā Tiritiri o te Moana and Aoraki are looking spectacular cloaked in hukapapa and the air is feeling warmer, interspersed with warm spring showers.

We have had another busy month here on Poutini with the usual round of komiti hui and meetings keeping us extra busy. We were pleased to host Heather and Maurice Manawatu on our side of the motu. Our whānau had the opportunity to experience their hospitality in Kaikōura and we were more than happy to reciprocate, sharing our takiwā and kōrero with them, as they had with us.

We are excited to be using their feedback to develop our own experience right in the heart of our takiwā. Watch this space.

Everyone has been counting down to the start of whitebait season on 1 September, and by the time you read this we would have had our first (and second, and third…) feed of fresh bait.

From left: Heather Manawatu, Paul Madgwick, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Maurice Manawatu and Jeff Mahuika standing in Mahitahi down from Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae.

From left: Heather Manawatu, Paul Madgwick, Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Maurice Manawatu and Jeff Mahuika standing in Mahitahi down from Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae.

Hīkoi to the beach with our visitors.

Hīkoi to the beach with our visitors.

Rūnaka e-pānui

We recently sent our very first fortnightly e-pānui. Please get in touch with the office to be added to the list and let us know your thoughts. We look forward to receiving your news, events and other pānui for our next one. We have also been working on a new website for the rūnanga and we are pleased to advise it is almost ready for whānau to access. We have included a members-only section which will allow registered members to access more information not accessible to the public. Please contact Rachael in the office to check if you are registered so you can receive a password.

A look at the home page of the brand new website.

A look at the home page of the brand new website.

Maramataka

Mark your calendars. If you need more information, please contact the office. Nau mai, haere mai!

  • Hui-ā-tau (AGM) 2016
    Mark your calendars now – Saturday 8 October.
  • Hīkoi whakapapa
    2-5 December.
  • Kids’ pool party
    11 December
    Greymouth Aquatic Centre.

Keeping in contact

Members will soon receive a letter with information on how to access the members-only portion of our rūnanga website. It has taken us some time to update our site and there are still areas to be added. We hope members enjoy the new look site. Also included in the letter will be an information update sheet. Please complete this form and return either by scanning to email or posting back. This will ensure we have the latest contact information available.

Members can help by contacting the office and checking we have correct address and email contact details for you, your tamariki and/or your mokopuna.

Facebook: makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter:
@makaawhio; phone: 03 755 7885, email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

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22
Sep 2016

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

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Kia ora Kāi Tahu whānau ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa. I’m so excited it’s September – roll on the whitebaiting. I can’t wait for whānau to gather around a hot-pot of kai, waiting for these little fish to flow into our nets. Let’s hope they come in abundance for all of us – merry whitebait season whānau.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm. Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: [email protected].

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to [email protected] or phone: 03 755 6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

Notice of annual general meeting

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Incorporated – annual general meeting on 30 October 2016 at 11.00am to be held at Arahura Marae, 1 Old Christchurch Road, Hokitika.

Agenda items:

  1. Annual report 2016
  2. Approval of Audited Accounts year end 30 June 2016
  3. Approval of Accountant
  4. Approval of Auditor
  5. Elections of Executive – 3 executive terms are due to expire. If you are interested please contact Hamiria for eligibility criteria. Outgoing executive are eligible for re-election.

For further information please contact Hamiria at the Rūnanga office, Phone: 03 7556451, email: [email protected].

Note: The monthly general meeting will follow the conclusion of the AGM. All whānau welcome. Nā Chairman, Francois Tumahai.

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09
Sep 2016

Rūnanga annual general meeting

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Rūnanga annual general meeting

Members of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Inc are advised that our Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) is to be held on Saturday 8 October, starting at 9.45am with a mihi whakatau in our Whare Tīpuna, Kaipō, at Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae, Mahitahi (Bruce Bay). The business of the AGM will commence at 10am and will be in accordance with Section 7 of the Rules of Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Society Inc (28/11/15). The following Rūnanganui (Executive) positions are open for election at this year’s Hui-a-tau and nominations are now being sought;

  1. Kaiwhakahaere (Chairperson)
  2. Mema (Executive ordinary members x 2)

Nomination process

As per clause 24(d) of our rūnanga rules, nominations must be in writing, must use the prescribed form and include the prescribed information, and, must be signed by the person being nominated for the role as well as another (2) two members of the rūnanga as his/her nominator and seconder. The nominee and two nominators must be registered members 18 years or older. Nomination forms must be received by the nominated deadline date. Additionally, nominees must attend the Rūnanga Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) to be eligible to stand for the position for which they have been nominated.

Nomination forms must be fully completed and in the hands of the Tumuaki by 4pm Monday 26 September 2016 to be eligible.

Candidate profiles will be available from 28 September and will be emailed out to our whānau email group and accessible in the whānau section of our website. Please contact the office if you wish to receive this information and check we have your correct email and/or contact details.

Voting process

Registered members of the rūnanga aged over 18 years who attend the Hui-ā-Tau (AGM) will be entitled to vote in the election which is run by secret ballot. Two (2) scrutineers will be appointed on the day of the election by majority vote of the rūnanga and will be responsible for running the election voting process.

Notification of Membership closure

In preparation for this year’s Hui-ā-Tau (AGM), Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio wish to notify that we will not process new membership applications received during the following period – 26 September to 9 October 2016 inclusive. Any applications received during that period will be held for processing on 10 October 2016.

Accommodation

The marae is booked for whānau to stay from the Friday afternoon. Please bring kai to contribute and a koha for your marae stay. You will need your blankets, toiletries and towels, clothes, games, guitars and your sense of humour. The rūnanga will provide lunch on the Saturday.

Executive meeting

Our next Hui Rūnanganui will be held 24 September in Hokitika starting at 9.30am. These hui are open for all members to attend. Please let the office know if you are attending for catering purposes.

Nomination process

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17
Aug 2016

Awarua Rūnanga

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Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time, Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Waka ama update

It was good to see a number of young people turn up at the recent waka ama hui. A komiti has been formed and tasks given out. Once the weather has settled the rōpū hopes to have a couple of open days for would-be participants.

In the meantime if you require more information about wanting to be a part of the waka ama rōpū as a helper or a rower contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or Gail: 03 212 6020.

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with Te Whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina: 03 212 6029 or email: [email protected]

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: [email protected] to request registration form/s.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

We also encourage members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

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17
Aug 2016

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

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Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka Inc Society

Annual General Meeting
10am, Sunday 9 October
Takutai o Te Titi Marae, Ōraka/Colac Bay.

•           Chairperson Report

•           Financial Report

•           Annual Report

•           Adoption of new Holding company constitution

Oraka Aparima Rūnaka Holdings Ltd

Annual General Meeting
(following on from the AGM of Oraka Aparima Rūnaka)

•           Chairperson report

•           Financial report

•           Annual Report

•           Reappointment of co-opted director/s

This will be followed by our general monthly hui.

 

Rarotoka working trips

How would you like to be part of the team going over to help carry on the great work that is being done there? These trips are scheduled for the following times:

Trip one:

  • Friday 2 September – Leaving Takutai o Te Tītī Marae at 10am.
  • Sunday 4 September – Leaving Rarotoka to return to Takutai o Te Tītī  by 3pm.

Trip two:

  • Friday 21 October – Leaving Takutai o Te Tītī Marae at 10am
  • Monday 24 October  – Leaving Rarotoka to return to Takutai o Te Tītī  by 3pm.

Please contact the office by Friday 26 August for more detail.

Te Anau holiday home

Did you know that we have a comfortable house for whānau to rent in Te Anau? This property sleeps eight and is in the heart of the town. It is within walking distance of all amenities and only a short distance from many of the tourist opportunities the region has to offer. Please contact the office for further details or to make a booking.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the variety of projects and commitments that we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, from representation on boards or appointment panels to helping with bird transfers and assisting at the marae or working in the nursery or the wetlands. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

Contact details

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our information. So if you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed email address or phone numbers then please let us know as soon as possible.

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and are exploring different mediums as to how to get the word out there about what is going on.

We have created an opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as, details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link will take you to this page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Runaka-opportunity-pages/1615071675378752

In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

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17
Aug 2016

Waihōpai Rūnaka

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Kia ora koutou whānau.

To all the whānau that are now a year older this month a huge congratulations to you all. I hope you all had a great day, cheers. To all the new mums and dads who have a new member of their family, a very huge congratulations to you all, and the great-granny’s, cheers guys.

A big hello to our whānau who are in Australia, the North Island and far away overseas if you get Te Pānui Rūnaka, a very big hello, ngā mihi aroha kia koutou katoa whānau. I hope you are all keeping in contact with your whānau.

What’s been happening at the marae? Lots of little hui, cruising along, a lot of good things are in the pipeline.

One of our whānau members has brought in a story about her father. Many of us know him as Uncle Rongo or Rongopai and he has always been associated with the Tītī Islands. He was a character, he loved his family, and nothing would stop him from going to the Tītī Islands. A lot of our whānau who are still going there in their 70s and 80s never shy away from hard work. Thank you Merania Spencer – there’s a lot more about this man but you would need a book. Cheers Spencer whānau, arohanui.

Well, that’s it from me take care. I hope you are all warm and if you are not, make sure you get hold of family — stay warm kā pai. Waihōpai Rūnaka sends big love to you all — arohanui whānau. Kā kite. Nā Squirrel on the Hill. Mauri ora.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou

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Ka rere kā tai o mihi ki a koutou katoa.

Whakataukī

‘Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua’
As man disappears from site, the land remains.

Rā whānau o Toru/Hōngongoi

Rā whānau ki a koe.

Rūnanga general hui

The next rūnanga general hui will be held on the 11 September in Hakūiao at 10am.

Marae and hapū news

The new driveway is now completed. Please drive and park carefully while the surface is settling.

The new driveway to Hakuiao at Ōtākou Marae.

The new driveway to Hakuiao at Ōtākou Marae.

New staff

Staffing at Ōtākou office has gone through some changes in the last couple of months. Natalie Karaitiana is acting manager until the managerial role is appointed. Anne Robertson has been appointed Komiti Coordinator for six months and Kate Dempsey has resigned as cleaner and interim Wharekai Coordinator. She is now enjoying other employment on the peninsula. The rūnaka thanks Kate for her commitment to the manaaki of organisations during marae events. We welcome Ngaomi Taiaroa as the new cleaner and have a pool of whānau members who are familiar with the wharekai role, who will be caring for hui bookings until the wharekai role is appointed.

Change of address

Since the appointments ballot papers have been distributed, a number of members have contacted us to update their address details. Please contact the office any time to update your address and email details when you move.

Te Panui Rūnaka contributions

Ōtākou office welcomes your whānau news for inclusion in Te Pānui Rūnaka. Please send your achievements in sports, education, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou or anything else of community interest and photos to: [email protected]

Your photos must have captions and names of people in the photo. Thank you.

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17
Aug 2016

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki

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Paterson whānau visit

Te hokinga ki te kainga
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming home Rawi Paterson (son of Wiki Paterson née Ellison) and members of the Paterson whānau, including his late sister Sally Bannister’s daughters and whānau. Rawi and the whānau, many of whom are based in the Napier area, spent several days getting reacquainted with special people and places before gathering at Hui te Rangiora Church and urupā for an unveiling. It was a time filled with laughter and tears, reminiscing and plenty of singing — all the ingredients of a successful visit.

The Paterson whānau gathered at Puketeraki Marae.

The Paterson whānau gathered at Puketeraki Marae.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki

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Audio conferences spread knowledge

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative Karen Coutts holds pre-TRoNT audio conferences on the Wednesday prior to TRoNT meetings. The dates for each of the upcoming audio conferences for the rest of the year are: Wednesday 14 September at 7.30pm and Wednesday 16 November at 7.30pm.

An email reminder is sent out a week prior to the audio conference, if you would like to receive this reminder, please ring the office and have your details added to the list. All whānau are welcome to just listen or have your say. Karen gives a brief summary of what is to be discussed and you can get a copy of the papers from the office. If you would prefer communication in another way please let the office know that you would like Karen to contact you.

Karen and Stacey are keen for feedback to find out what you want to know about TRoNT matters, and get your views on what is happening.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Waihao

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Ngā mate

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends its deepest sympathy.

He pēpi

Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a new pēpi into their family.

Golf

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17
Aug 2016

Te Taumutu Rūnanga

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Congratulations

Rachel Robilliard was admitted to the bar at a ceremony in the High Court in Auckland.

In April she graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Science. During her time at university, Rachel contributed to many voluntary groups. She was tuakana with the Māori Development Team, UC from 2013 to 2015. In this role she mentored first year Māori students and assisted with events.

Rachel was tumuaki of Te Putairiki, the UC Māori Law Students’ Association in 2015, Tumuaki Tuarua in 2014 and Apiha Pānui in 2013; and the 2012 Selwyn delegate to the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs Rangatahi Leadership Programme. She is now assisting with the mahi for this kaupapa.

She was selected to attend the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum in 2012 and was a Ngāi Tahu delegate at the First Nations Futures Institute, Stanford University in 2014.

Rachel was an intern with the Volunteer Army Foundation in 2013-2014. She has been a UC Host Communications and External Relations representative; and has been the recipient of a number of scholarships and awards.

Rachel is working in an environmental law position for Russell McVeagh in Auckland.

Te Taumutu Rūnanga is missing her contribution as our minutes secretary and as an active member of the rūnanga.

Rachel Robilliard – recently admitted to the bar.

Rachel Robilliard – recently admitted to the bar.

Success for young rugby fan

Jayda Siyakurima (Teihoka whānau) is rugby mad. She has just made the Canterbury School girls’ rugby development team and is looking forward to representing her province. Jayda currently plays club rugby for the Southbridge under 13 team, which is combined with Irwell and Dunsandel and the Cathedral College school girls’ team. Jayda has been playing rugby for just on five years and has no intention of giving up. She is passionate about the game and she enjoys playing in all her teams. She hopes to further this in the future, as long as she can continue her education and play rugby at the same time Jayda is looking forward to her first game in August for Canterbury.

Jayda Siyakurima – future rugby star.

Jayda Siyakurima – future rugby star.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

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Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa.
Nei rā te mihi o Kāti Māhaki ki a koutou katoa.

Nei rā hoki te mihi aroha, te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua kua hika mai, kua hika atu. Ki a rātou katoa kua hika, haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai koutou i te rakimārie.

Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou. Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Kua tau tonu te makariri ki ruka Poutini.

Winter is firmly entrenched here on the coast. Although we are not alone in experiencing the icy blasts, rain and frosty mornings typical this time of year, we have also been blessed with enough sightings of Tamanuiterā to salve the spirit – and it’s hard not to be impressed by the sight of our mauka ariki and Kā Tiritiri o te Moana at this time of year, cloaked in hukarere.

It has been another couple of busy months here on Poutini with the usual round of komiti hui and meetings keeping us extra busy.

Hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai

We are inviting expressions of interest from Makaawhio members who would like to participate in our next hīkoi Whakatipu Waitai. At this stage, no date has been set as we need a threshold number of participants.

If you are considering this amazing opportunity to reconnect with the southernmost part of our rohe and our kāinga there are a couple of criteria that you need to be aware of:

  • You will be required to make a contribution towards the costs of the hīkoi
  • You need to be fit enough to walk the 17kms on relatively-flat formed tracks
  • You need to be willing to fully participate in all aspects of the hīkoi
  • Rakatahi need to be old enough to be self-sufficient and self-managing.

Please contact the office to add your name and contact details to the list. If we end up with a surplus of participants, they will be shortlisted for the next hīkoi.

Annual Wero Mātauraka Reading Challenge

The rūnaka held its annual reading challenge for Kāti Mahaki tamariki in the July school holidays. All entries needed to be in the office on 4 August and we will be announcing the winner of the major prizes very soon.

Reading Challenge 2015 participants.

Reading Challenge 2015 participants.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae

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Rā whānau

A big happy birthday those celebrating this month. Hector Tainui (Uncle Spud), Tyrone Tainui, Pippa Tainui, Adam Tainui, Amber Blacktopp, Jake Meihana-Beckett, Danealla Mason, Jamie Ferguson, Barbara Vaea, Andre Mehrtens, Tamati Tainui, Andrea Reed, Kathleen Scott, George Campbell, Ani Mason, Toots Tainui, Kaz Tainui, Georgea Wiritanga-Tainui, Candee Meihana, Irai Tuhuru Weepu, Ant Coakley, Makaire Tainui Simon, Micheal Culling, Buddy Wereta Tainui, Michelle Lee and Kristyn Wilson.

Whānau Ora navigator

Kia ora whānau, one of my roles as our Whānau Ora navigator is to uplift the health and wellbeing of our whānau and hapū. One initiative I have started is taking some of our kaumātua to aqua aerobic classes at the Greymouth Aquatic Centre in Māwhera.

These are wonderful classes and I have had a lot of positive feedback from those attending and interest from others wanting to attend. It’s excellent gentle exercise and all are welcome to join us. I can provide transport up and back on a Friday. Class starts at 10am. Please contact me to register your interest. Phone: 021 721 917 or Email: [email protected]

Ngā mihi nui, Rauhine Coakley.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae – Whānau Ora navigator.

Rūnanga business

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month 11am-3pm.

Enquires to Te Tari o Arahura phone: 03 755 6451 or email: [email protected]

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please send any news and photos to [email protected] or phone 03 755 6451. Or visit the tari anytime. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

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17
Aug 2016

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura

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Rā whānau

Sade Elle Gemmell celebrated her 21st birthday on 30 July. Her two sisters, Mariah and Aaliyah, decorated their grandparents’ home in Mangamaunu with balloons, flyers and ‘Happy Birthday’ streamers in Sade’s favourite colour, pink. Sade’s koro put a hāngī down and home-baked steamed pudding, pavlova and champagne were on the menu. The German chocolate cake was enjoyed by all. (For those who like baking, this recipe came from Māori Channel’s Cook-Up programme – it’s a must try).

Sade performed waiata with her Nana on the ukulele and whānau enjoyed songs, new and old from YouTube. Sade was winner of the ‘2014 Hollywood Immersive Contest’, her prize was a trip to Los Angeles. She was unable to go however, as she became hapū with her beautiful pēpi, Azayliah Grace.

Sade Elle Gemmell at her 21st birthday party.

Sade Elle Gemmell at her 21st birthday party.

Congratulations

Last year saw Mariah and Aaliyah Gemmell achieve excellence and merit respectively for their studies in NCEA. Aaliyah won three top awards for her final year at Glen Eden Intermediate School. Well done girls.

Jamie Harris
Jamie rowed in three finals in the Maadi Cup Regatta in Twizel, winning silver, 6th and 7th placings for Collegiate College in Wanganui. Jamie lost her Dad John suddenly in May this year. John was well-known for his outdoor pursuits such as the Coast to Coast. Jamie and John had a close and special relationship. During the last week of July, Jamie’s Mother Jo Ann (Gemmell) received the bronze award for ‘Best Builder’ in the Blenheim, Nelson and West Coast regions on behalf of Harris Construction Builders Ltd – a personal congratulations for both their efforts in the company.

Jamie Harris (left) at the Maadi Cup Regatta in Twizel.

Jamie Harris (left) at the Maadi Cup Regatta in Twizel.

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07
Jul 2016

Awarua Rūnanga

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Ka mihi aroha

To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnaka extends all our love and sympathy.

Rā whānau

Happy birthday to all those celebrating their birthdays this month.

Calling waka ama enthusiasts

Te Rūnaka o Awarua has an under-used waka and wants to hear from any person over the age of 13, in the Bluff area, who wants to give waka ama a go. The main criteria being that people must be able to swim 100 metres.

There is a meeting arranged for Monday 11 July, starting at 5pm at the rūnaka office at 12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff.

The meeting will be to discuss the forming of a committee, obtaining a coach/instructor, and setting days and times for waka ama practice and participating in any friendly challenges amongst the local waka ama community. All are welcome to attend. In the meantime, those that are interested please contact Tina on 03 212 6029.

Pānui contributions

If members have an item of interest they wish to share with Te Whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina on 03 212 6029 or email [email protected]

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own that require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on 03 212 6029 or email: [email protected] to request registration form/s.

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on 0800 524 8248.

We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on the above number or email address.

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07
Jul 2016

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka

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Administrative professional day

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka staff were recently privileged to attend the administrative professionals day held at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill. The day consists of a luncheon and a celebrity guest speaker. In previous years we have seen the likes of Kevin Biggar of first crossings fame, Josh Emmett and Robyn Malcolm. The speaker this year was none other than respected television journalist Mike McRoberts. Until recently Mike was presenting the News Hub programme with Hilary Barry. He is possibly best known for travelling to the world’s most dangerous destinations to cover disasters and armed conflict.

Mike gave the audience a fascinating insight into the what life is like of the front line of various war zones. He also spoke very frankly about the challenges he has faced most recently in the workplace with the resignation of Hilary Barry. It is clear that Mike is a principled man who cares very deeply for his friends and colleagues. He was a truly inspirational speaker and took the time to walk round the tables speaking to as many people as he could.

Flag poles

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka now have flag poles at both the office (175 Palmerston St, Riverton) and at Takutai o te Tītī Marae. The New Zealand flag and The Tino Rangatiratanga flag were flown at Takutai o te Tītī Marae during the Kī o Rahi tournament.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the variety of projects and commitments that we have. There are many diverse roles that we need help with, from representation on boards or appointment panels and helping with bird transfers, to assisting at the marae or working in the nursery or the wetlands. If you are keen to play a more active role within the rūnaka please contact us here at the office to discuss the options.

Contact details

We are progressively updating our membership database to improve the quality of our information. So if you or any of your whānau have moved house or changed email address or phone numbers then please let us know as soon as possible.

Communication with whānau

We are looking at ways to improve our communications with whānau and are exploring different mediums as to how to get the word out there about what is going on.

We have created an opportunities page on Facebook. This page will carry details of any opportunities for our members such as, details of scholarships, bird transfers, vacancies for representatives on various boards and much more. The link below will take you to this page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oraka-Aparima-Runaka-opportunity-pages/1615071675378752

In the interim we will continue to send you emails, however if you no longer wish to receive emails please let us know.

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