A Monthly Newsletter of Kāi Tahu news, views and events.
The swans are still laying, meaning another trip out onto Kaitōrete to collect hua kakī anau anō. The access was too wet for vehicles this year, so another form of transport was required to get to the swan colony, meaning a paddle in waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa. The lake flies were prolific too.
Kōhaka hua kakī anau.
Paddling waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa.
It’s that time again where we read about all the gossy and what not.
Condolences to whānau who have lost loved ones, we have had a very sad week here in Tuahiwi, but chin up, I know it’s very hard.
As you all know by now, we welcomed the Royal Dutch family, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to our Marae of Tuahiwi. Exciting? Yes! [Read more…]
This month we received the news that our Upoko rūnanga, Venerable Richard Wallace is to be ordained as the second and newest Bishop of Te Waipounamu in the Anglican Church/Te Hāhi Mihinare. The date of his ordination is yet to be arranged, but we congratulate him and his whānau as they commence this new journey.
The Venerable Richard Wallace stands at the altar in the chapel of Te Waipounamu Diocesan Centre in Ōtautahi.
Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr, who among her many other talents and achievements, recently took out the Korimako (Senior English) section of Ngā Manu Kōrero 2016. Hinepounamu had to win the regional title to compete for the coveted title against the 14 other students from throughout Aotearoa. She placed first in the prepared speech section, winning the Te Manu Kōrihi Te Ata-Pō trophy and first equal in the impromptu section – with Piripi Gordon of Tāmaki ki Waitematā, sharing the Kiri Moerangi Mangu Trophy, before also claiming the Korimako Trophy. The Korimako national speech competition began in 1965 and was established by former Governor-General Sir Bernard Fergusson to encourage Māori youth to ascend to the heights of excellence in English oratory. Fifteen regions competed for this coveted title and all speakers had to win the regional title to compete. Te mutuka kē o te pai, e hine, ka mau te wehi!
Hinepounamu Apanui-Barr, winner of the Senior English section at Ngā Manu Kōrero.
Kāi Tahu, tēnā koutou. Nei rā te mihi matakuikui ki a koutou o ia takiwā, o ia papatipu rūnaka o
Te Waipounamu.
Nei rā hoki te mihi poroporoaki ki kā mate huhua, 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.
Kua tau te wā o Kōhaka ki konei. Spring has definitely sprung here on Poutini and thankfully our whitebaiters have been experiencing some success…which means of course we have been able to enjoy fresh mata…reka rawa.
It continues to be busy here on Te Tai o Poutini. Over the last month we have officially welcomed the new West Coast Area Commander, Inspector Mel Aitken and are in the process of planning Manawhenua/Poutini Ngāi Tahu training with all of the staff. Along with Ngāti Waewae we welcomed VIPs and Ministers to launch the West Coast Regional Growth Strategy. Our West Coast kura took the stage to compete in the Te Ahurei Kapa haka o Te Tai o Poutini, we have started the initial Marae Development Fund process and launched our new website and e-pānui.
Fresh whitebait.
On 3 October, whānau travelled to Taranaki to take our piki-kōtuku onto Muru Raupatu Marae. Warwick Tauwhare-George is the newly appointed chief executive of Parininihi Ki Waitōtara (PKW). It was a beautiful day on Muru Raupatu Marae meeting up with ngā Ruahine whānau again.
Also to acknowledge the other iwi of the rohe Te Ati Awa, Taranaki iwi, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Rauru and Ngāti Ruanui. Warrick is the son of Wi George. We wish Warwick all the very best on this journey and look forward to keeping in touch from time to time.
Hamiria Hutana, Rauhine Coakley, Dallas Seymour, Lisa Tumahai, Rick Braddock, Kim Maanahi, Francois Tumahai, Barry Rooney, Theresa Rooney, June Tuhuru, Warwick Tauwhare-George with his wife and children, and sister Nadine Tunley.
Muru Raupatu Marae.
On 21 September Ngāti Waewae and Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio welcomed the new West Coast Police Area Commander, Mel Aitken and Superintendent Karyn Malthus Tasman Police District Commander to the rohe. They were supported by their fellow police officers, kaikaranga and Māori Warden Kuia Verna Barrett and Police iwi Liaison Harvey Ruru.
In the first week of the school holidays a number of our whānau descended on our papa kāika for Te Kura o te Tira Mōrehu Reo o Moeraki. With nearly 70 attendees it was our biggest te reo wānaka yet and lovely to have so many of the whānau committed to learning te reo and Moeraki history in the one place. Whānau came from as far north as Palmerston North, Wellington and as far south as Awarua to attend the hui. [Read more…]
E aku amorangi o Ngāi Tahu nāia ngā mihi.
I ngā hararei kua taha ake i wehe mātou ko tētahi tira mai i Te Whare o Te Waipounamu i Ōtautahi ki Ōtākou Marae mō te Kura Reo Rakatahi te take. I te rā tuatahi o tēnei Kura Reo i āta wānangahia e mātou ngā tūpuna o tērā taiwhenua, ā, i wānanga hoki mātou i ngā waka me ngā kōrero pūrākau mō ērā waka. Mai i ēnei wānanga i whaiwhakaaro mātou mō ngā wāhi i noho, i ora, i mate ēnei tūpuna. Pēnā i a Tukiauau me Tarewai. Ngā wāhi hoki i tau ēnei waka tūpuna. Pēnā i a Tākitimu, Ārai-te-uru me te Waka-a-Raki. I te rā tuarua i waimarie mātou ki te tae-ā-tinana ki ngā wāhi i noho ēnei tūpuna. I haere tahi mātou ki ngā pā o Pukekura me te pā o Te Rakipipikao i reira kōrero ai ngā whakapapa o aua wāhi. Whai muri ake i haere mā runga pahi ki Te Whare tongarewa o Ōtākou, ki reira i noho me te whakarongo ki tā te kaitiaki taonga Māori i kōrero ai. I kīkī katoa tō mātou rangi ki ngā haerenga huhua, i muri ake o te whare taonga i haere ki tātahi ki te wāhi e kīia nei ko Ōtokia me te eke puke ki reira. Nā kua pau katoatia te hau o ngā rangatahi ka hoki mātou ki te Marae me te whakatā mō te pō. [Read more…]
Knisha Ruland daughter of Joyce (Nikora) and Theo Ruland. Grand-daughter of Marsh Tutanekai Nikora and Jean Raha-Ruhi. Great-granddaughter of Ruma Tahuaroa Watson aka Ruma Watson. I started a journey of self-discovery three years ago and from this I made two goals. Six weeks ago I completed the first one (Ironman 2016).
On April 27 I achieved the second one. I graduated with a Masters of Education with First Class Honours. As always my family were there supporting me, grounding me and backing me all the way. To all my beautiful friends and study-buddies who have stood by me, listened to me, laughed at me and with me through training and study – the medal and the certificate are testament to great family and awesome friends. [Read more…]
A hui is planned for Saturday 6 November, 10am-2pm for whānau based in Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast to get together. As well as whanaungatanga, there will be kōrero on Ngāi Tahutanga, practising Ngāi Tahu waiata, eating, relaxing and having fun. We are very keen to have new members especially whānau who do not usually have regular connection with Ngāi Tahu, The venue will be confirmed in next month’s Te Pānui Rūnaka as well as on our Facebook page – please sign up and keep an eye on the Facebook page. [Read more…]
20-23 October 2017
(Labour Weekend)
Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff.
To register your interest or ideas please contact us on any of the following:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Te Here West Descendants Reunion
Mobile: Ariana – 0274280046.
Calling all descendants of Te Here West.
Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka now owns a whitebait stand on the Aparima River. The stand is available for whānau to use throughout the season but you will need to fill out a booking form and be required to read and acknowledge our whitebaiting Health and Safety documentation and have an induction. These forms sum up our expectations and your responsibilities as a user. This paperwork only has to be done once during the season. To be fair to everybody, bookings can only be made two weeks in advance and we will ballot out the prime tides if we have multiple requests for those periods. Whānau who have so far used the stand have found the people from the surrounding stands to be really supportive and helpful. So come on whānau, what could be better than a few hours on the awa catching a feed on whitebait. [Read more…]
Kia ora koutou ngā whānau, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa, ngā mate o ngā whānau haere, haere, haere atu rā. Waihōpai whānau send their deepest and sincerest condolences to whānau who have lost a loved one in the last month. Aroha nui, te rangatira, te kaumātua, Monty Daniels haere, haere, haere atu rā. The mighty tōtara has fallen but the seeds have grown and the mana of Monty Daniels carries on. Aroha nui Kā and Daniels whānau. [Read more…]
Kā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa whānau.
We send our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one recently – tēnā rawa atu koe i to aituā nui.
‘Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe me he mauka teitei.’ Pursue what is precious and do not be deterred by anything less than a lofty mountain.
Rā whānau ki a koutou katoa.
This is to advise Ōtākou rūnaka members that our annual general hui will be held on the 13 November in Hakūiao starting at 9.30am.
After repairs, the marae is up and running again with hui being held by Otago Polytech School of Occupational Therapy, Araiteuru Whare Hau Ora and Te Tumu o University of Otago and School of Pharmacy.
On 12 August Te Kura Mātauraka Wai-whakaora Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou (School of Pharmacy, University of Otago) spent the day with Paulette and Komene. The kaupapa of the day was for the tauira to be welcomed onto the marae, learn about the whakapapa of the marae, present their mihimihi, make a putiputi out of harakeke and to learn some Te Reo.
Te Kura Mātauraka Wai-whakaora from University of Otago learn about the whakapapa of Ōtākou marae in a warm and informative atmosphere.
A very successful hui was held on 30 July with around 40 hapū members and local whānau in attendance. Everyone was keen to meet again so we will be holding another one.
From left: A friend of Taiaroa McDonald, Taiaroa McDonald, Edward Ellison, Aunty Koara Harborne, Erena Russell-Harris, Anne Robertson, Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald, Wayne Frisby, Paul Karaitiana, Robyn nēe Harborne, Julie Rita (nēe Asher), Tukitaharangi Potiki on the knee of his mother, Megan Potiki.
Our congratulations to Alex Laurenson, who has been appointed as the new president of the Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Law Society. Alex’s connection to Puketeraki is through his grandmother, Taini Wright.
Congratulations also to Ash-Leigh Campbell, whose maternal great-grandmother comes from Puketeraki, she was recently named as a finalist in the prestigious 2016 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Dairy Farmer Award. Ash-Leigh is the first ever woman to make the finals of the dairy category. In early 2015, she discovered her Māori heritage when applying for a scholarship to do a Diploma in Agriculture at Lincoln University.
The past month has been busy for our Moeraki Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative. As well as the usual hui to ensure good governance is exercised, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has been engaged in reviewing the papatipu rūnaka aspirational goals. These were first discussed at Moeraki in 2010 when Gail Tipa was the representative. The review of our rūnanga aspirations has been inspiring. The last rūnanga hui was an exciting one, full of ideas and new goals. As a result, Moeraki will continue to do some work on refining the ways the emerging goals can be achieved. We will want to work with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and other rūnanga on how best to achieve some of these new goals. [Read more…]
As a mother of eight children, Wendi Raumati (Kāi Tahu) is something of a modern-day super woman.
Now 61, Wendi was diagnosed with high grade abnormal cells, a precursor to cervical cancer in 1976 after the standard six-week cervical screen following the birth of her fourth child.
“When you hear the word ‘cancer’ it makes your mind boggle,” she says. “I thought I was going to die. Who would look after my babies?” [Read more…]
Six year-old Ranui Te Maiharoa is all smiles after receiving the Most Improved Player for 2016 at the Maheno Rugby Club. Ranui loves playing rugby and can’t wait until next season when she will be able to play tackle rugby.
Ranui Te Maiharoa with her trophy.
A mihi to both Richard Dwyer and Nathan Latimer of JB Were, Christchurch for assisting Moeraki Limited with our successful portfolio.
Richard is no longer with the company but we wish him every future success. Our external director Rodger Finlay, as well as Don MacFarlane, bring added value with rigorous discussions to our board.
Richard Dwyer and Nathan Latimer.
Kaumātua, Desmond Tipa and Rodger Finlay.
Moeraki Limited Kaiwhakahaere, Trevor McGlinchey.
Nathan Latimer.
To all our whānau suffering the loss of loved one at this time, Waihao Rūnanga extends its deepest sympathy.
Our congratulations to all the whānau who have welcomed a new pēpi into their family.
Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.
Our office staff will vacate their current office space in late September and move into the recently completed office block. The new block consists of an administration room and meeting room constructed from two Portacom units purchased from Ngāi Tahu. The double garage on site has been re-located to make way for the office block and the dining room has had a fresh coat of paint with new curtains on the way.
The new face of the office block Portacom.
New office block Portacom being lowered into place.
I’ll sing you a song that will bring you some cheer.
Sung to the tune of the pub with some beer.
When Christmas arrives I’ve one thing on my mind,
It’s fishing for salmon with folks of my kind.
I know where to go, as you all know,
where the fishing is good and the fish don’t all say no.
I load up my van and go ninety miles south
where a welcome awaits me at the Ōpihi mouth.
Now every evening I have a great thirst
and go seeking for the pup that comes first.
Its name is the crown, of world-wide renown,
where I see my old pals and toss a few down.
The talk is of fishing and deeds of the past,
till we all say, make this one the last.
Now Toby Anglem, so upright and tall
sits on his stool, with his back to the wall.
Telling his stories, all short long or tall,
he really is the king of them all,
My friend Jim Manning, so steadfast and true,
He is really one Māori right out of the blue.
When we fish together, it’s a perfect delight
Watch us catch salmon both left and right
And when I pass on, to that place up above
My spirit will stay fishing, with these Māori
I really do love.
Nā ‘Leo the Lion.’
Karyn Thin has been elected as the South Island Māori representative to Te Kōruru, the National Governing Body of Literacy Aotearoa, Auckland. Te Kōruru members ensure that the organisation is soundly managed for the benefit of all in accordance with all legislative and organisational requirements.
Literacy Aotearoa is a treaty-based organisation operating in accordance with tino rangatiratanga and guided by manaaki tangata. It has 37 poupou from Invercargill to Kaitaia who deliver adult-student-centered literacy and numeracy programmes.
Karyn is the marketing manager at Literacy South Canterbury and will continue in that role while commuting to Auckland as required. Karyn was a former company director for Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua and will take a Kāi Tahu influence to Te Kōruru.
Karyn has been instrumental in establishing the computer literacy classess whānau attend every Tuesday between 3pm-5pm. Literacy South Canterbury, Arowhenua Marae and Te Puni Kōkiri have worked together to provide two 20-week computer classes for 2016. The current class is Microsoft for Beginners. Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua congratulate Karyn on her new governance role at national level and are confident she will carry out her new role with diligence and mana.
Karyn Thin, the new South Island Māori representative to Te Kōruru.
Arowhenua Whānau Services (AWS) hosted the poroporaki for Margaret Hill on 3 August. Margaret was a senior manager at the South Canterbury District Health Board. Ruth Garvin, director of Māori Health attended along with members of the South Canterbury District Health Board Māori Health Advisory board: Rae De Joux, Suzanne Eddington and Suzi Waaka. Margaret was instrumental in the establishment of AWS and has always been a strong supporter of our services.
From left: Rae De Joux, Suzanne Eddington, Margaret Hill, Suzi Waaka and Ruth Garvin.
Funding was made available through the Aoraki Foundation to benefit health-related projects in South Canterbury. Arowhenua Whānau Services (AWS) received $550, which was used to buy 60 flu vaccinations. We have been offering these flu vaccines free to whānau. They are available to those who would not normally qualify for the free vaccine.
We still have some vaccinations left and hope to distribute them all so please come and see the friendly nurses at AWS to receive your flu vaccination.
The AWS team has received funding through Aoraki Foundation.